bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Efikasi Diri dan Dukungan Teman Sebaya Terhadap KecemasanWarga Binaan Di Panti Sosial Bina Karya Harapan Jaya Dinas DKI Jakarta
Authors: Fakhrani Hana , Sovitriana Rilla
Published: November 2022

Kecemasan adalah suatu istilah yang menggambarkan gangguan psikologis yang dapat memiliki karakteristik seperti berupa rasa takut, keprihatinan terhadap masa depan, kekhawatiran yang berkepanjangan, dan rasa gugup. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan antara efikasi diri dan dukungan teman sebaya terhadap kecemasan di Panti Sosial Bina Karya Harapan Jaya Dinas DKI Jakarta. Metode pengambilan data pada penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dengan menggunakan skala: variabel bebas dalam penelitian ini adalah variabel efikasi diri dan variabel terikat dalam penelitian ini adalah kecemasan. Responden yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Panti Sosial Bina Karya Harapan Jaya Dinas DKI Jakarta sebanyak

250 warga binaan. Sampling pada penelitian yang digunakan yaitu simple random sampling. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah skala efikasi diri, teman sebaya, kecemasan yang dianalisis dengan menggunakan SPSS Versi 22.0 for wimdows. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan pada efikasi diri terhadap kecemasan dengan korelasi r = 0,167 P=

0,048; P < 0,05 ;Ho. Sedangkan antara dukungan teman sebaya terhadap kecemasan dengan korelasi r = 0,171 P = 0,043; P < 0,05; Ho. Dari hasil penelitian ini yang dapat disimpulkan bahwa secara keseluruhan efikasi diri dan dukungan teman sebaya terhadap kecemasan Warga Binaan penelitian ini berada pada kategori tinggi.
Hubungan antara Kepercayaan Diri dan Citra Tubuh dengan Kecenderungan Body Dysmorphic Disorder pada Profesi Model di X Agency
Authors: Annisyah Kinanti , Susilarini Tanti
Published: November 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji hubungan antara kepercayaan diri dan citra tubuh dengan kecenderungan body dysmorphic disorder pada profesi model di X Agency. Penelitian ini menggunakan tiga variabel kepercayaan diri, citra tubuh dan kecenderungan body dysmorphic disorder. Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 200 model. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan convenience sampling dengan jumlah sampel 121 model. Hasil bivariate correlation pertama antara kepercayaan diri dengan kecenderungan body dysmorphic disorder diperoleh koefisien korelasi (r) sebesar -0,530 dengan p < 0,05. Hasil bivariate correlation kedua antara citra tubuh dengan kecenderungan body dysmorphic disorder diperoleh korelasi (r) sebesar -0,693 dengan p < 0,05. Hasil analisis data multivariate correlation antara kepercayaan diri dan citra tubuh dengan kecenderungan body dysmorphic disorder diperoleh (R) sebesar 0,710 dengan p < 0,05.
Strategi Komunikasi PT Airmas Perkasa dalam Meningkatkan Hubungan dengan External Stakeholder di Masa Pandemi
Authors: Aulia Aisyahna , Stevani
Published: November 2022

Pandemi COVID-19 yang merebak di seluruh dunia, menimbulkan tantangan bagi para pelaku bisnis dalam menjalankan strategi komunikasi untuk menjangkau para stakeholder. Pengembangan strategi komunikasi yang baik dan tepat sasaran menjadi sangat penting untuk dimiliki oleh suatu perusahaan. Selain untuk menjaga dan meningkatkan nama baik perusahaan di public, strategi komunikasi juga berguna untuk meningkatkan hubungan dengan para stakeholder perusahaan, baik itu internal maupun external stakeholder. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, berdasarkan strategi komunikasi interaksional oleh Wilbur Schramm. Hasil temuan penelitian menunjukan bahwa, implementasi strategi komunikasi yang dilakukan oleh PT Air Mas Perkasa menggunakan media komunikasi Instagram, Youtube, Zoom, dan komunikasi interpersonal dalam meningkatkan hubungan dengan stakeholder khususnya external stakeholder di masa pandemi COVID-19. Feedback yang didapat setelah menggunakan media sosial sebagai media komunikasi perusahaan adalah meningkatnya awareness masyarakat tentang PT Air Mas Perkasa.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Pelayanan Informasi Corona Virus Disease 19 Di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu
Authors: Asteriniah Femi , Ardianita Erfina , Idris Umiyati
Published: November 2022

Tujuan  menganalisis pelaksanaan pelayanan informasi coronavirus disease 19 di Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut (1). Perencanaan pelayanan informasi virus corona  19 di Kabupaten OKU berjalan dengan baik, tujuan kebijakan ini untuk mengetahui informasi covid19 ini, dalam rangka pencegahan dan pengurangan dampak penularan, sesuai Peraturan Surat Edaran Komisi Informasi (SE) No: 02 Tahun 2020 tentang Pedoman Pelayanan Informasi Publik Dalam Keadaan Darurat Kesehatan Masyarakat Akibat Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid19). (2). Terdapat 13 organisasi dengan indikator implementasi kepegawaian, struktur organisasi dan pembagian kerja sumber daya manusia yang ada di pelayanan informasi penyakit corona  19 di Kabupaten OKU. (3). Besaran Deployment untuk melakukan pelaporan kasus COVID-19 di Kabupaten OKU, yang dapat dilakukan di portal resmi, di Diskominfo dan di portal resmi pemerintah Kabupaten OKU, namun mekanisme yang ada disusun dari dinas kesehatan melalui Ogan Puskesmas Kabupaten  Komering Ulu. Pelaksanaannya memberikan informasi capaian imunisasi di Kabupaten OKU, secara umum sudah ada satgas COVID 19 di Kabupaten OKU, namun  dinas informasi dan komunikasi Kabupaten OKU selalu memberikan informasi mengenai hal tersebut capaian vaksinasi melalui website resmi dan media sosial yang dimiliki oleh Diskominfo, layanan tersebut juga dapat berupa informasi yang diberikan oleh masyarakat, seperti layanan informasi yang dapat diakses melalui situs resmi Diskominfo OKU. (Ogan Komering Ulu). Ukuran monitoring untuk tahap monitoring adalah adanya monitoring internal dan eksternal di Diskominfo OKU Kecamatan.
Faktor - Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Implementasi Kebijakan Pengajuan Cuti Pegawai Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Provinsi Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Ekawarni Riniarti Dian , Sulastri Sri , Febrianza Muhammad
Published: November 2022

Peraturan cuti pegawai terdapat dalam Peraturan Badan Kepegawaian Negara Nomor 24 Tahun 2017 tentang Tata Cara Pemberian Cuti Pegawai Negeri Sipil.Namun demikian dalam pelaksanannya di masa Pandemi Covid-19, Pegawai diharapkan menunda cuti tahunannya apalagi bertepatan dengan pembatalan cuti bersama. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Implementasi Kebijakan pengajuan cuti pegawai dilakukan sesuai SOP yaitu 1-2 hari kerja, dan diproses secara internal. Kinerja pelayanan pengajuan Cuti pegawai dapat ditingkatkan jika menggunakan SOP yang telah ada. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi Implementasi Kebijakan dalam pengajuan cuti pegawai di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Dinas Penanaman Modal dan PelayananTerpadu Satu Pintu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif, berupa data tertulis yang dijelaskan secara lisan oleh responden yang diamati.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Rekrutmen Pegawai Instalasi Gawat Darurat Pada Masa Pendemi Corona Virus Desease 19 di Rumah Sakit Umum Bayung Lencir
Authors: Pharsy Muhammad Daniel , Idris Umiyati , Asteriniah Femi
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Pelaksanaan Rekruitmen Pegawai Instalasi Gawat Darurat Pada Masa Pandemi Corona Virus Desease 19 di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Bayung Lencir. dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen yang terdiri dari wawancara dengan informan penelitian, observasi dan studi pustaka. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari data kualitatif dan data kuantitatif dengan bersumber dari data primer dan data sekunder. Data-data dianalisis melalui tahap-tahap: pemilahan, analisis/ pembahasan, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Dari hasil penelitian, diketahui bahwa rekruitmen pegawai dilihat dari tahapan penyampaian usulan penambahan, diketahui proses pencarian informasi jabatan terdapat kendala berupa sulitnya koordinasi dalam rangka pencarian informasi jabatan yang dilakukan oleh anggota tim, kondisi ini dikarenakan pada masa pandemic harus mematuhi protocol kesehatan dan koordinasi jarak jauh dengan anggota tim yang sedang menjalankan wfh agak terkendala. Pemilihan metode rekruitmen dilakukan dengan online interview, metode ini masih terdapat kendala dimana jika kondisi jaringan tidak stabil maka proses interview yang dilakukan terhambat. Persetujuan usulan dilakukan dengan rapat tim seleksi dan diambil keputusan secara Bersama dengan melihat kondisi dan jenis jabatan yang dibutuhkan untuk pengadaan rekruitmen pegawai Dilihat dari tahapan seleksi calon pegawai diketahui bahwa proses seleksi adminstrasi terdapat persyaratan yang sudah diumumkan kepada calon pelamar. Pelaksanaan seleksi pegawai telah dilakukan sesuai dengan prosedur rekruitmen yang sudah ditetapkan, Pada tahap ini dirasakan masih ada kelemahan dimana tim seleksi tidak bisa melihat secara langsung kompetensi pegawai, jika jaringan sedang kondisi tidak stabil wawancara yang dilakukan tersendat-sendat. Interview jarak jauh atau online interview menggunakan koneksi internet mengalami power outage baik dialami pihak pewawancara rumah sakit maupun calon pegawai. Selain itu konektivitas internet yang dimiliki calon pegawai seringkali tidak sebagus koneksi di rumah sakit sehingga mampu mengurangi efektifitas dalam melakukan interview. Dilihat dari tahapan penerimaan pegawai diketahui sudah berjalan sesuai dengan pedoman pelaksanaanya.
Penguatan Psikologis Bagi Guru Dan Wali Murid Tk Aba Komplek Masjid Perak Dalam Melakukan Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh
Authors: Khoiryasdien Andhita Dyorita , Setiyani Subardjo Ratna Yunita Setiyani Subardjo
Published: November 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 berdampak pada segala aspek kehidupan seperti kesehatan, Pendidikan dan psikologis. Dibutuhkan adanya penyesuaian untuk bisa bertahan dalam menghadapi berbagai tantangan. Perubahan metode pembelajaran menjadi permasalahan utama dalam aspek Pendidikan, dialami juga oleh TK ABA Komplek Masjid Perak. Pembelajaran yang tadinya dilakukan secara offline atau tatap muka harus berubah menjadi sistem pembelajatan jarak jauh. Penyesuaian diri diperlukan oleh guru dan orangtua murid agar system pembelajaran dapat berjalan efektif. Akan tetapi, realitanya banyak guru dan orangtua yang kesulitan dalam mendampingi anak dalam kegiatan belajar jarak jauh. Kondisi stress, burnout, kesulitan memahami teknologi menjadi hal yang tidak terhindarkan. Oleh karena itu diberikan program yang bertujuan untuk membantu memberikan edukasi mengenai pandangan baru metode pembelajaran di era new normal, manajemen stress dan emosi untuk mencegah dan menghindari burnout pada wali murid, psychological first aid untuk guru dan wali murid agar saling menguatkan dan saling memberikan pertolongan serta achievement motivation training untuk mengembalikan spirit guru dan wali murid untuk terus bersinergi demi tujuan bersama. Setelah mengikuti proses rangkaian mini workshop tersebut, sebesar 95% peserta dapat memahami materi yang diberikan, merasakan manfaat dan menemukan solusi dari permasalahan yang dialami.
Increasing cultural intelligence for military troops and civilian officers serving in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Authors: Zordi Furqan Abdul Rais , Sumantri Siswo Hadi , Madjid M. Adnan
Published: November 2022

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is still experiencing internal political turmoil between the Tutsi and Hutu tribes. Therefore, the United Nations through the Security Council established The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to monitor the peace process after the Second Congo War. Several approaches must be applied so that the mission carried out is able to reconcile the conflicting actors. The purpose of this research is to find out the obstacles faced in the MONUSCO mission and their solutions. The method used in this research is to use a literature study to test the credibility of the data found. The peace mission carried out by MONUSCO can be said to be quite successful despite facing several strategic and operational challenges. The use of cultural intelligence and prospect theory in pre-mission training should be done in order to increase the success of the mission.
AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK ASETON KULIT PISANG TANDUK (Musa paradisiaca) TERHADAP BAKTERI Staphylococcus aureus DAN Escherichia coli
Authors: Mariam Ulfah  , Like Efriani  , Malkhatul Aliyah
Published: November 2022

Kulit pisang merupakan limbah terbanyak yang dapat ditemukan dan terdapat senyawa kimia flavonoid serta fenolik yang bersifat antioksidan. Penelitain ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui senyawa metabolit sekunder dan aktivitas antibakteri dari limbah kulit pisang tanduk (Musa paradisiaca). Kulit pisang tanduk diekstraksi menggunakan pelarut aseton dengan menggunakan metode maserasi 3 x 24 jam. Skrining fitokimia dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode uji warna, Kromatografi Lapis Tipis, dan Kromatografi Gas - Spektrofotometri Massa. Uji skrining fitokimia dengan metode uji warna yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa kulit pisang tanduk (Musa paradisiaca) terdapat senyawa flavonoid, alkaloid, saponin, dan terpenoid, sedangkan pada uji kromatografi lapis tipis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat flavonoid dan terpenoid pada kulit pisang tanduk (Musa paradisiaca). Uji Kromatografi Gas – Spektrofotometri Massa yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa kulit pisang tanduk memiliki senyawa asam lemak. Uji antibakteri dilakukan dengan metode difusi cakram dengan menggunakan kloramfenikol sebagai kontrol positif dan DMSO sebagai kontrol negatif. uji antibakteri yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak aseton kulit pisang tanduk memiliki zona hambat dengan konsentrasi 75% sebesar 21 mm untuk bakteri Staphylococcus aureus termasuk kedalam kriteria sangat kuat dan 12 mm untuk bakteri Escherichia coli termasuk kedalam kriteria kuat.
TD 2771 - Metodologias de avaliação e análise de impacto : abordagens e aplicações no âmbito da regulação urbana
Authors: Seixas Luiz Felipe Monteiro , Saccaro Junior Nilo Luiz
Published: November 2022

Este estudo tem como objetivo discutir e propor abordagens metodológicas voltadas a avaliar o impacto da regulação urbana, a partir de uma perspectiva teórica. A principal justificativa decorre da lacuna existente, tanto do ponto de vista teórico quanto prático, no desenvolvimento de instrumentos adequados a examinar a qualidade da regulação urbana. Partindo da delimitação do conceito de regulação urbana, conjugada com uma revisão da literatura relacionada a metodologias, como a análise de impacto regulatório, a avaliação de resultado regulatório e a avaliação de políticas públicas ex ante e ex post, discutem-se as possibilidades de adaptar e aplicar tais metodologias para o exame de diferentes normas regulatórias de caráter urbanístico, criadas em nível nacional e subnacional (lei, decretos, resoluções, portarias, instruções normativas etc.). Entre os resultados preliminares identificados, em primeiro lugar registra-se que há uma real necessidade (e viabilidade) na utilização de metodologias específicas para avaliar a qualidade da regulação urbana no Brasil; em segundo lugar, que o atual ambiente institucional possui espaço propício para a formulação e aplicação das referidas metodologias para o exame de normas regulatórias urbanas.
TD 2776 - Avaliando a qualidade dos serviços de distribuição de energia elétrica no Brasil
Authors: Mendonça Mário Jorge Cardoso de , Pereira Jr. Amaro Olímpio , Pessanha José Francisco M. , Medrano Luis Alberto , Bellido Marlon Max H.
Published: November 2022

Entre os aspectos relacionados à qualidade do fornecimento de energia elétrica, destaca-se a continuidade, mensurada com base nos indicadores de duração equivalente de interrupção por unidade consumidora (DEC) e frequência equivalente de interrupção por unidade consumidora (FEC), que expressam, respectivamente, a duração e a frequência das interrupções do fornecimento de energia elétrica. Considerando a continuidade do fornecimento, este estudo tem como objetivo apresentar uma abordagem alternativa à atual metodologia implementada pela Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (Aneel) para a avaliação da performance das distribuidoras do sistema elétrico brasileiro. Para tal, propõe-se a aplicação da análise de fronteira estocástica para a criação de um benchmaking dos indicadores de continuidade das distribuidoras de energia elétrica. O modelo proposto, estimado com base na inferência bayesiana, é capaz ainda de contemplar a dinâmica temporal da eficiência. A consideração deste ponto é fundamental, pois os estudos realizados para avaliar a eficiência do setor elétrico têm negligenciado o fato de que parte do aumento da eficiência de uma concessionária vem do ganho de escala devido à expansão do mercado, processo que acontece ao longo do tempo. A consideração do aspecto dinâmico da eficiência também é de grande importância para a revisão tarifária. Observou-se que os investimentos e as ações das concessionárias conseguiram manter o FEC abaixo do limite regulatório, enquanto o DEC ultrapassou o limite no período 2009-2019. Com o objetivo de auxiliar o regulador na calibração das metas de continuidade locais, propôs-se ainda aplicar os índices de eficiência obtidos para definir metas globais anuais para os indicadores de continuidade das concessionárias de distribuição. Os resultados mostraram que os limites definidos pela metodologia proposta são compatíveis com os limites definidos pela Aneel, sendo perfeitamente factíveis de serem superados pelas distribuidoras.
Impact of Transport Infrastructure on Gross Regional Products
Authors: Rim Gwang-Nam , An Chol-Ju
Published: November 2022

Purpose: This study examines the impact of transport infrastructure on the Gross Regional Products in Chinese economic regions.
Methods: The study analyzes the impact of transport infrastructure on the Gross Regional Products according to the eight economic regions in China by using descriptive statistics and regression analysis methods.
Results: The findings are that a) densities of railways and highways have strong impacts on Gross Regional Products per capita according to Chinese economic regions, b) impacts of densities of railways and highways on Gross Regional Products per capita differ among Chinese economic regions and c) construction of new transport infrastructure has a more positive impact on Gross Regional Products per capita compared to regions with already developed transport infrastructure.
Implications: Region-specific features ought to be considered in making and implementing the economic development policy according to economic regions.
Multi-ethnicism in a Post-Pandemic Schooling Environment as a Recipient for Language Enhancement:Teacher Perceptions
Authors: Makena Bulelwa
Published: November 2022

This study probed the role of multi-ethnicity, a constituent of a multicultural nation, towards university learners’ language development post the COVID-19 pandemic era. Attitudes of learners from diverse backgrounds, hence disbanded social relations as a prerequisite of the current stringent regulations, were investigated to identify how such narcissisms impacted language enhancement. A sample of five English language teachers from a university located in a rural environment of the Eastern Cape Province was purposefully nominated. Semi-structured interviews were administered to obtain data for this qualitative case study. Findings of this inquiry discovered that there are indications of learner segregation where learners discriminate against others from diverse backgrounds. In the same vein, findings divulged distortion in group work where learners from the same linguistic constituency preferred to interact in isolation of learners instigating from a different citizenry. These learner attitudes were observed to undermine others’ cultural traits. Such findings were reported to impact negatively on learning languages as those identified to be having problems in pronunciation and reading abilities were prompted by others. Learners with reading and pronunciation problems fill intimidated, which is a serious concern as these aspects are fundamentals in language learning. The study recommends an emphasis on the infusion of the Bill of Rights in all subjects underpinning the curriculum for learners to observe and respect each other’s cultural diversities.

Keywords: English language, Language enhancement, Multi-ethnic, Diversity, Teaching.
Development of a mobile independent solar power plant based on solid-state heterojunction photocells for agricultural purposes
Authors: Tokmoldin Serekbol Zh. , Klimenov Vasiliy V. , Girin Dmitriy V. , Chuchvaga Nikolay A. , Aimaganbetov Kazybek P. , Kishkenebaev Musabek P. , Tarakanova Svetlana N. , Tokmoldin Nurlan S.
Published: November 2022

Mathematical simulation of temperature distribution on double-sided solar cells has been carried out. Differences in the configuration of photoelectric converters prove to solely amount to the fact that a double-sided solar cell has a more efficient heat sink at the rear side. Furthermore double-sided solar cells exhibit higher power conversion performance. Calculations confirm the correctness of giving preference to double-sided solar cells which is of great importance for the photoelectric converter design developed by us. Analysis of market-available photovoltaic technologies of solar energy to electric power conversion has led to the development of a photovoltaic converter on the basis of double-sided silicon heterojunction solar cells. The configuration developed is a moving platform having a photovoltaic cell array mounted on it and a light flux collector.

A double-axis tracking system has been developed for the general case of planar attachment of solar cell modules. A 350 mm stroke drive provides for movement in the north-south direction and a 450 mm stroke drive, in the east-west direction. The task has been outlined to find the required arm for providing symmetrical positioning at the maximum rotation angle about the axis. As a result, technical solutions have been developed for the north-south and the east-west directions.

Furthermore a schematic wiring diagram has been designed to implement the preset solar tracking system algorithm. The system is also fitted with a GPS/GLONASS module for system precision positioning and time synchronization.
Effect of post-activation potentiation using core activation on isometric core strength and countermovement jump variables in university male recreational athletes
Authors: Goel A. , Pramanik A.
Published: November 2022

Core strengthening exercises have been integrated into the conditioning regimens of sportsmen of all levels. Despite a wealth of evidence, the question of what influence core stability exercises have on jump performance remains unsolved. Only a small percentage of studies have explored effects of standalone core training. The objective of this research was to explore acute changes in countermovement jump (CMJ) performance caused by post-activation potentiation (PAP) adopting core activation exercises. 25 male recreational athletes were recruited as participants. They visited on three occasions-first for familiarisation, following for baseline data using a conventional warmup, and final for repeat data upon inducing PAP. Isometric dynamometer was used to quantify core isometric strength and CMJ variables were evaluated using a Portable performance analysis system with MARS Software. Paired t-test and multivariate analysis were carried out. All core strength metrics reported marked increase at P<0.001 from conventional to PAP warmup. Following CMJ metrics varied significantly: jump height from take-off (P<0.001), jump height from flight (P<0.01), flight time (P<0.01,) and force at free-fall (P<0.001). Core training with PAP is a form of neuromuscular training that has the potential to improve power, agility, and speed by modifying force absorption, active joint stabilisation, and improved movement patterns. These alterations are ascribed to changes in cerebral drive, as well as enhanced motor-unit activation and firing frequency at the muscle level. Before a competition, a core activation warm-up can offer a unique training stimulus and increase performance via an ergogenic response. The core is essential for optimal athletic performance and should not be overlooked.
Honouring the past, treasuring the present, shaping the future
Authors: Aryasingha Dilruwani
Published: November 2022

No abstract available.
The evolution in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Fonseka Charith
Published: November 2022

Dr. P. Sivasubramaniam Oration – 2019No abstract available,
Preoperative 532 double frequency YAG anterior capsulotomy in hypermature cataracts
Authors: Salvin K.A.
Published: November 2022

Phacoemulsification in hyper-mature cataracts is a challenge due to high intra-lenticular pressure, resulting in the capsulorhexis extending to the periphery. A continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) is crucial to uncomplicated, safe and successful phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Achieving a CCC in eyes with white hyper-mature cataract is challenging due to high intra-lenticular pressure and risk of extension of capsulorhexis (Argentinian flag sign). Various techniques such as double capsulorhexis, phacocapsulorhexis, massaging, anterior capsular puncture with a needle or YAG laser and femtosecond laser capsulorhexis have been described to prevent this complication.
Normal values of pattern reversal visual evoked potentials (PRVEP) and pattern electroretinography (PERG) in healthy adults in Sri Lanka
Authors: Dahanayake Padmini , Dassanayake Tharaka L. , Pathirage Manoji , Senanayake Saman , Sedgwick Mike , Weerasinghe Vajira S.
Published: November 2022

Background: Visual electrophysiological tests can be used effectively to evaluate the functional integrity of retina and post retinal pathways. The main aim of this study was to determine the normal values for pattern reversal visual evoked potentials (PRVEP) and pattern electroretinography (PERG) in a group of healthy adults in Sri Lanka. Methods: Fifty healthy adults were recruited for the study. PRVEP and PERG tests were performed using surface skin electrodes. Amplitude (μV) and peak latency (msec) values of N75, P100 and N145 components in PRVEP and N35, P50 and N95 components in PERG were measured. Mean values of each PRVEP and PERG measures in both sides were compared between males and females using independent sample t-test to determine the effect of gender on those measures. Results: There were 11 males and 39 females (age range: 20-62, mean (SD): 37.2 (10.94) years). There was no significant difference in PRVEP or PERG measures with regard to gender. Conclusions: Only few studies are reported on normative data of PRVEP and PERG in the world. Ideally, each laboratory has to establish normal values for its own equipment and patient population. However, the normal values of PRVEP and PERG in normal healthy adults obtained in this study would be of immense value to evaluate the patients with several post retinal and retinal disorders in the future visual electrophysiological studies done in Sri Lanka using the similar technical parameters
Uuveitis – search for the cause
Authors: Biswas Jyotirmay , Nallagula Unnathi
Published: November 2022

Etiological diagnosis of uveitis remains a challenge in spite of all the advancement in the knowledge of uveitis. It's often a challenging task on the part of the clinician to decide which laboratory test needs to be performed. Lack of tailored approach to laboratory investigation can become huge economic burden on the patients. Investigation of uveitis is an important component in diagnosis and management of uveitis. This includes a thorough review of the patient's previous medical records and accurate assessment of the disease at each clinic visit. A complete review of the patient's medical records provides important information for planning new therapeutic approaches and guards against repeating therapies that were unsatisfactory in the past. It is required to identify specific uveitic entities like toxoplasma retinichoroiditis, to obtain diagnostic and prognostic information and to take therapeutic decision. For example in HLA-B27 positive anterior uveitis, uveitis would be recurrent and can present with fibrin and hypopyon.
Improving the success of trabeculectomy
Authors: Aryasingha Dilruwani
Published: November 2022

Taking back to the history of glaucoma surgery, Albrecht von Graefe was the first to use surgery to lower intraocular pressure in 1856. He discovered iridectomy was an effective surgical method for acute glaucoma treatment. On September 13 in 1857 he reported his findings at the first International Congress of Ophthalmology held in Brussels. His dissemination of the technique established iridectomy, as an important treatment still used today for angle closure glaucoma.
Computer vision syndrome; its prevalence, associated factors and practices among medical undergraduates of University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Authors: Dissanayake M.M. , Pirannavan R. , Nimana K.V.H. , Fernando M.P.S. , Senevirathne A.M.D.S.R.U.
Published: November 2022

Introduction and objectives: Computer vision syndrome is a common condition among digital screen users and is increasing among undergraduates with the changeover to online learning brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Main aim of this study was to assess the impact of computer vision syndrome among medical undergraduates in University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Specific objectives included assessing the prevalence, associated risk factors and identifying the practices used by medical undergraduates to overcome the difficulties caused by computer vision syndrome. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 231 medical undergraduates of University of Colombo. Data was collected using an online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were generated and analyzed using binary logistic regression and other statistical tests. Results: Mean age of the population was 22.69 (SD: 1.906) years. The prevalence of CVS was 63.6%. The most reported symptom was headache (78.35%) followed by burning eyes (63.63%). When present, headache was intense in 30.17%. Female gender (p=0.002, OR=2.513), daily total duration of VDT use (p=0.008, OR=1.002) and presence of refractive errors (p=0.002, OR=2.659) were associated significantly with the prevalence of CVS. Adjusting the brightness of the screen was the commonest method practiced to relieve the symptoms (92.64%), while taking frequent breaks (83.98%) was the next in line. Discussion and conclusions: The prevalence of CVS is over 60% among the medical undergraduates and was significantly associated with female gender, daily total duration of VDT use, and presence of refractive errors. It is timely to raise awareness on CVS and associated factors to improve the effectiveness of online programmes and ocular health of the online users.
The influence of cultural intelligence on the intra-team knowledge-sharing behaviour of knowledge-intensive teams
Authors: Van Greunen Conrad
Published: November 2022

Background: Although knowledge sharing among members of knowledge-intensive teams can enhance an organisation’s competitive advantage, individuals are often reluctant to share their knowledge. Inadequate cultural intelligence could explain this reluctance in knowledge sharing. Empirical research on cultural intelligence and knowledge sharing in a culturally diverse team context is scant, and existing research is rather outdated. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of cultural intelligence on the intra-team knowledge-sharing behaviour of individual members of knowledge-intensive teams in South African organisations.Objective: This study aimed to address the gap in the knowledge-sharing literature concerning the relationship between cultural intelligence and intra-team knowledge-sharing behaviour, especially in a culturally diverse context such as South Africa. Understanding and successfully managing cultural intelligence in diverse knowledge-intensive teams can increase intra-team knowledge-sharing behaviour and, subsequently, an organisation’s overall competitive advantage.Method: Positivism, which is associated with quantitative research, and a deductive approach were adopted to empirically test the relationship between intra-team knowledge-sharing behaviour and cultural intelligence. The data were collected through an online survey from 384 respondents who participated in knowledge-intensive teams in South African organisations. Structural equation modelling was conducted to assess the relationship between the variables.Results: The results of the study revealed that cultural intelligence is significantly and positively related to intra-team knowledge-sharing behaviour.Conclusion: Team leaders can enhance cultural intelligence and, subsequently, intra-team knowledge-sharing behaviour and an organisation’s competitive advantage through practical recommendations proposed by this study.
Digital nomading as identity work: Career change shapes what they love about work and life
Authors: Arifa Yustika N. , Khapova Svetlana N. , El Baroudi Sabrine
Published: November 2022

Orientation: Leaders must understand how to manage digital nomads in their companies.Research purpose: This study aimed to explore how digital nomads’ experiences shape their understanding of their work and life during the transitional career process.Motivation for the study: Little research explores why individuals become digital nomads and what they find important in their life and work.Research approach/design and method: This study employed the concept of working identity and used the open-ended approach of grounded theory. The snowball sampling method was used to recruit the participants, and data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 28 digital nomads.Main findings: The authors identified five stages related to how digital nomads’ experiences shape their views on what matters most to them in work and life: (1) rebelling against established work norms, (2) experimenting with ways of working and living, (3) crystallising personal work and life values, (4) living new work and life scripts and (5) rebelling against a nomadic lifestyle.Practical/managerial implications: This study provides useful findings for managers who are working in business strategy and policy settings and are seeking to recruit digital nomads. Career counsellors could also use this study’s findings to help individuals develop realistic expectations about the lifestyle and careers of digital nomads.Contribution/value-add: This study builds an understanding of nomadic experiences from a career exploration perspective and offers recommendations for future research on the role of luck in digital career paths and career decisions.
Validation of content and structure of the Return-to-work assessment for post-stroke survivors
Authors: Ibikunle Peter O. , Rhoda Anthea , Smith Mario R. , Useh Ushotanefe
Published: November 2022

Background: Validation of an instrument consist of three main types: content, criterion and construct. Content validity needs to be determined in order for an instrument to be acceptable for use, validity establishes the fact that an instrument measures exactly what it proposes to measure. The Return-to-work assessment scale (RAS) was developed to measure three aspects of return to work: (Personal factors and/or issues, work issues and contextual factors) in 2021.Objective: To report on the processes followed in establishing the face and content validity of the RAS.Method: Twenty participants took part in our study, they were selected purposively and conveniently from a pool of professionals and post stroke survivors. The Delphi survey technique was used to arrive at consensus and professional opinion on the items included in the RAS. Consensus was sought on the items, domains and subdomains included in the RAS that was used to assess return-to-work after a stroke. Our study was concluded after the third round.Result: One item was remove out of the original 86, three (3) domains made up of eleven (11) subdomains were retained. The RAS had consensus of 100% after three rounds of scrutiny for all items.Conclusion: The RAS was found to be valid, thereby establishing its face and content validity.Clinical implication: The RAS is valid and was recommended for psychometric testing which was the next stage after face and content validity.
Can we live a good life? Engaging Kretzschmar’s social ethics
Authors: Bentley Wessel
Published: November 2022

Louise Kretzschmar has served society, the church and academia as a person who has shaped minds in the fields of Christian spirituality, leadership and ethics. This article seeks to celebrate Kretzschmar’s work as she retires from full-time academia. This article describes Kretzschmar’s notion of a good life, asks why Christians fail in following this good life and concludes by outlining the social-ethical contribution Kretzschmar’s approach can make in society.Intradisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary implications: This article addresses the question of social ethics and its relationship with the processes of spiritual formation and leadership. The argument is based in the Christian faith conviction, with specific reference to the theological position argued by Prof. Louise Kretzschmar.
Upper Bounds for Roots of $b$-Functions, following Kashiwara and Lichtin
Authors: Dirks Bradley , Mustaţă Mircea
Published: November 2022

By building on a method introduced by Kashiwara (Invent. Math.
38
(1976/77), 33–53) and refined by Lichtin (Ark. Mat.
27
(1989), 283–304), we give upper bounds for the roots of certain

b

-functions associated to a regular function

f

in terms of a log resolution of singularities. As applications, we recover with more elementary methods a result of Budur and Saito (J. Algebraic Geom.
14
(2005), 269–282) describing the multiplier ideals of

f

in terms of the

V

-filtration of

f

and a result of the second-named author with Popa (Forum Math. Sigma
8
(2020), Paper No. e19, 41) giving a lower bound for the minimal exponent of

f

in terms of a log resolution.
Praxis en materia de precios de transferencia ¿Intereses o dividendos?
Authors: Landa-Fournais Luis Enrique
Published: November 2022

En las recientes actualizaciones a las directrices de la OCDE en materia de precios de transferencia en operaciones financieras, se reitera la importancia de distinguir entre el pago de intereses y el pago de dividendos en operaciones de préstamo entre partes relacionadas. La distinción es crítica en lo que se refiere a la erosión de la base gravable puesto que los intereses son deducibles para efectos del pago del impuesto sobre la renta mientras que los dividendos no lo son. A la fecha, no existe una metodología con indicadores cuantitativos que pueda determinar sin ambigüedad la diferencia entre ambos. Ante esta falta de claridad, este artículo presenta el caso de una auditoría fiscal que se practica a una subsidiaria mexicana que realiza operaciones de préstamo con su casa matriz en el exterior. El caso presenta una situación a la que se enfrentan las autoridades fiscales con frecuencia en auditorías reales en materia de precios de transferencia, en la que se puede dictaminar sin ambigüedad, que el pago de intereses puede ser declarado pago de dividendos protegiendo de esta forma la integridad de la base gravable nacional.
Uma proposta de erradicação da espécie exótica invasora denominada Leucena em uma área do município de Itapira-SP e o favorecimento da biodiversidade local
Authors: Martelli Anderson
Published: November 2022

Espécies invasoras da flora são consideradas atualmente a segunda maior causa de perda de biodiversidade no mundo. Uma destas espécies é Leucena (Leucaena leucocephala). Originária da América Central está distribuída em grande parte do Brasil, sendo introduzida para alimento na bovinocultura. Tentativas de controle fracassavam, pois quando cortada sua rebrota sai de forma vigorosa desfavorecendo a proliferação de vegetações nativas entrando na lista das 100 piores espécies invasoras do mundo. Assim, o objetivo deste artigo foi retratar uma estratégia de controle desse vegetal no município de Itapira-SP, em uma área de preservação permanente (APP) com o replantio de espécies nativas do bioma Mata Atlântica. A leucena foi erradicada com a supressão das unidades arbóreas presentes nessa APP, retirada dos tocos com a parte radicular, raspagem superficial do solo para remoção das sementes, controle da rebrota através da capina e o replantio de espécies nativas com porte de três metros reduzindo a insolação local, fator que dificulta a rebrota dessa espécie. Conhecer a dimensão da infestação da leucena em uma localidade e seu desenvolvimento é o ponto de partida básico para um planejamento adequado das estratégias de erradicação e manejo, assim como, a substituição por arvores nativas do bioma local.
Educação jurídica popular sobre conflitos agrários no Norte de Minas Gerais
Authors: Soares de Almeida Alexandre , Pereira Santos Filho Danilo Darley , Soares Gomes Fernando , Veloso Karolainne , Fagundes e Silva Maria Paula , Vieira de Paula Lopes Maria Tereza , Aparecida Oliveira Alves Thainara , Silva Barros Yasmin
Published: November 2022

O Curso Livre “Defesa dos direitos do campesinato, povos e comunidades tradicionais e da reforma agrária” foi uma iniciativa do Núcleo de Direitos Humanos do Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra (MST), regional norte de Minas Gerais, sendo realizado entre os meses de agosto e dezembro de 2021 por meio de atividades virtuais e presenciais, inclusive com visitas e trabalhos de campo. A partir de chamadas públicas que circularam nas redes sociais, foram selecionados(as) os(as) estudantes de graduação em Direito interessados(as). No presente relato de experiência, nós, estudantes da “Turma Saluzinho”, objetivamos socializar algumas das reflexões e dos debates que produzimos ao longo do estudo dos casos jurídicos. A narração, conforme poderá ser visto, é polifônica. As ideias partem da perspectiva dos(as) estudantes envolvidos(as). Cientes da impossibilidade de esgotarmos a complexidade de cada um dos contextos apresentados a seguir, evidenciamos, por outro lado, que a inserção de tais problemáticas em sala de aula pode fertilizar consciências e promover alternativas à lógica de reprodução sistemática e acrítica de doutrinas e dogmáticas jurídicas.
MULTIMODAL METAPHOR IN ADVERTISING: CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Anh Dao Nguyen Thi
Published: November 2022

Multimodal metaphors relate to areas, including advertising. Therefore, advertisers always know how to effectively exploit and promote the image in commerce, business, and even advertising, because the preeminence and goal are to sell products and provide the best services for their consumers. Throughout this article, the writer explores a few notable features when analyzing multimodal metaphors used in advertising. At the same time, based on looking at some examples, it is clear that multimodal metaphors can be misinterpreted when they are placed in different contexts and from different cultural perspectives. Then, the writer offers a few suggestions to guide people's understanding of multimodal metaphors in advertising, which are becoming more and more useful in the context of integration and development.

 

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AN ANALYSIS OF XU YUANCHONG’S ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF ZHANG XIAN’S “BUDDHIST DANCERS” FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF TOURY’S TRANSLATION NORM THEORY
Authors: Miaomiao Liu , Wang Feng
Published: November 2022

Since the 1980s, descriptive translation studies have come into being. Influenced by the polysystem theory of Zohar, a representative of the descriptive school, Toury proposed the translation norm theory, which includes preliminary norms, initial norms and operational norms. Xu Yuanchong is a great translator of Chinese classics, and his translations are of high artistic quality and great appreciation value. Based on Toury’s translation norm theory, this paper analyses Xu Yuanchong’s English-translated Song Ci “Buddhist Dancers: missing my lord, I lean on railings of the tower” from three normative categories, which is conducive to strengthening the depth and breadth of research in its field and promoting the spread of excellent traditional Chinese culture.

 

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Quick Overview of Skin Autografting
Authors:   Centro Médico Nacional del Noroeste No.25 of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Chucuan Garcia Jorge Antonio , Martinez Jose Ochoa ,   Centro Médico Nacional del Noroeste No.25 of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Pere Ricardo Espinoza ,   Centro Médico Nacional del Noroeste No.25 of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Garcia Miguel Silva ,   Centro Médico Nacional del Noroeste No.25 of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Rodriguez Juarez Irving Oswaldo ,   Centro Médico Nacional del Noroeste No.25 of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Monterrey, Nuevo León
Published: November 2022

A skin autograft is described as the transfer of skin without the aid of a blood supply from the donor location to the recipient site. The epidermis and portions of the underlying dermis from the donor location are transferred using split-thickness skin grafts (STSGs). The whole layer of skin is harvested for full-thickness skin grafts (FTSGs) and used as the transplant. The installation methods and usage of STSGs are discussed above. Graft movement, which impedes neovascularization and promotes fluid accumulation under the transplant, which can result in infection and inadequate revascularization, is the key factor in skin graft failure.
The Communicative Approach Implementation to Improve Speaking Ability Students of Class VIII-2 SMP Negeri 7 Ambon Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, FKIP Universitas Pattimura, Ambon, Indonesia, Solissa Everhard Markiano , Wariunsora Marlen ,   Departement of Teacher Certification Program, FIPK Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Ambon, Indonesia
Published: November 2022

This study aims to improve the speaking ability of students in class VIII-2 at SMP Negeri 7 Ambon through the communicative approach. The research data is in the form of speaking ability test results in each cycle. The research subjects were students of class VIII-2 SMP Negeri 7 Ambon. The final score of each student is obtained from the acquisition score divided by the total score then multiplied by the ideal score (100). The final value is then converted according to the specified criteria. The results showed that there was an increase in students' speaking ability at class VIII-2 SMP Negeri 7 Ambon through communicative approach. This can be seen from the number of students who achieved the minimum completeness criteria (in Indonesia = KKM) in the first cycle, namely 12 students (54,54%) to 18 students (81,81%) in the second cycle.