bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Florida Mobile Health Adherence Project for People Living With HIV (FL-mAPP): Longitudinal Assessment of Feasibility, Acceptability, and Clinical Outcomes (Preprint)
Authors: Escobar-Viera César , Zhou Zhi , Morano Jamie P , Lucero Robert , Lieb Spencer , McIntosh Sean , Clauson Kevin A , Cook Robert L
Published: May 2019

BACKGROUND

For people living with HIV (PLWH), antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is crucial to attain better health outcomes. Although research has leveraged consumer health information technologies to enhance ART adherence, no study has evaluated feasibility and clinical outcomes associated with the usage of a commercially available, regularly updated mobile health (mHealth) app for improving ART adherence among PLWH.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and clinical outcomes of Care4Today, an existing, free, biprogrammatic mHealth app for improving ART adherence among PLWH.

METHODS

The Florida mHealth Application Adherence Project (FL-mAPP) was a 90-day longitudinal pilot study conducted in 3 public HIV clinics in Florida, United States. After obtaining informed consent, 132 participants completed a survey and then were given the option to try an existing mHealth app to help with ART adherence. Of these, 33.3% (44/132) declined, 31.1% (41/132) agreed but never used the app, and 35.6% (47/132) used the app. All were asked to complete follow-up surveys at 30 days and 90 days after enrollment. Usage data were used to assess feasibility. Clinical outcomes of self-reported ART adherence and chart-obtained HIV viral load and CD4+ T-cell counts were compared among those who used the platform (users) versus those who did not (nonusers). Participants and HIV care providers also provided responses to open-ended questions about what they liked and did not like about the app; comments were analyzed using thematic analysis.

RESULTS

Of 132 participants, 47 (35.6%) and 85 (64.4%) were categorized as users and nonusers, respectively. Among users, a Kaplan-Meier plot showed that 25 persons (53%) continued using the app after the 90-day follow-up. At 30-day follow-up, 13 (81.3%) of those who used the mHealth app reported ≥95% ART adherence, compared with 17 (58.6%) nonusers (P=.12). Overall, 39 (82%) users liked or somewhat liked using the platform. Participants’ favorite features were medication reminders, ability to create custom reminders, and adherence reports.

CONCLUSIONS

This longitudinal study found that a commercially available medication adherence mHealth app was a feasible and acceptable intervention to improve ART adherence among PLWH and engaged in clinical care across 3 public HIV clinics in the state of Florida. Overall, participants liked the Care4Today app and thought the medication reminders were their favorite feature. Generally, self-reports of ART adherence were better among users than nonusers, both at 30- and 90-day follow-ups. Further clinical research needs to address user fatigue for improving app usage.
Implementation of electronic prescription - the physicians’ view (Preprint)
Authors: Drusany Starič Kristina , Tilney Myra , Chouvarda Ioanna , Bukovec Petra , Belani Hrvoje
Published: May 2019

BACKGROUND

Connected Health is a paradigm shift looking after the individual and community health that is arising all over the world. Applicable in a wide spectrum of care services, including primary care, where electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions) are a core part of this ecosystem. Electronic prescribing has great potential as it reduces legibility problems associated with handwritten prescriptions, can automatically flag potential interactions, adverse effects improving patient safety and can facilitate operational pharmaceutical management including potentially reducing stock-outs. While e-prescription has been widely adopted, the manner of its’ application and monitoring needs further attention to optimize quality and reduce healthcare costs.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to investigate the physicians’ opinions about e-prescriptions and how well they manage to use them in the context of different settings.

METHODS

Using a trusted online survey website, a brief questionnaire comprising of 10-multiple choice questions were sent to physicians through e-mail in thirteen different countries.

RESULTS

Ninety-three questionnaires were complete and analysed. The survey showed that implementation of e-prescriptions is feasible. The time for writing e-prescriptions is not shortened comparing to handwritten prescriptions and the support system is not adequate. The prescribers had mostly problems with technical support. The use of e-prescriptions was more difficult for older physicians.

CONCLUSIONS

To increase its use, prescribers need to be informed how electronic health systems can be beneficial for the easier use of e-prescriptions. Adequate technical support must be provided, and special training for elderly physicians, as they need more time for e-prescribing.
Model Tracking Pembicara Dalam Perekaman Video Otomatis Pada Kelas Cendekia
Authors: Sinatriya Elga Ridlo , Timur Muhammad Idham Ananta , Candradewi Ika
Published: May 2019

The requisite of intelligent classroom’s saving the information from speakers inside the class using ubiquitous computing concept. It said the most profound technologies are those that disappear, and they weave themselves into fabric of everday life until they are indistinguishable from it. It requires a few capability such as tracking the speaker and record it. Therefore it will be require the system that can tracking the speaker in real time, ignore the other speaker, and recording speaker’s activity. The system consumes 168.02 ms in one move, like detection using statis camera, send the centroid to microcontroller, second detection using dinamis camera, and record it. The system had an accuracy of 93.37 % to fits the speaker at the middle of frame record. The system is also had an accuracy of 98%  to detecting the correct speaker.
Otomasi Kamera Perangkap Menggunakan Deteksi Gerak dan Komputer Papan Tunggal
Authors: Cahya Habib Dwi , Harjoko Agus
Published: May 2019

USB camera is currently used in daily life for various purposes. On its development, the use of USB camera can be used to create camara traps and can be used to observe the development of animal with integrated systems. In this research, motion detection was used to observe animals online using Single Board Computer (SBC) Camera trap in this research using Single Board camera in form of raspberry pi 3 B. Python proggramming language is used with OpenCV library. The method used to detect motion is the Mixture of Gaussian (MOG). The result image gained by motion detection will be uploaded to the dropbox API.The test performed on 11 videos, the system can process images with 320x240 resolution. The test results show the best blut value of k = 13, the best threshold value is 100 pixel with an accuracy of 80,3%, and the maximum distance system can detect animal objects as far as 6m. The response time gained for the sytem to process frame per second have average of 0,098 seconds, while for uploading image to dropbox han an average of 1,618 seconds. The test result show the system still has room for development and improvement.
Suhu Pemanas Sampel Optimal Untuk Klasifikasi Teh Hitam Menggunakan Electronic Nose
Authors: Lelono Danang , Triyana Kuwat
Published: May 2019

The optimization of heating temperature of black tea samples for the measurement of aroma with electronic nose (e-nose) has been successfully performed. Sample heating is done because black tea has a low aroma intensity and easily lost. However, the selection of such temperature should be selective because it can result in damage to the aroma of the sample. Therefore, temperature optimization needs to be done so that the resulting sensor response comes from the transformation of the undamaged aroma.The method used to obtain the optimum heating temperature by analyzing the sensor response of the aroma transformation that is captured by e-nose. Consistency and pattern changes formed from the sensor response are used as a comparison of optimal heating temperature selection. The measured sample varied in temperature (30 - 60 °C) so that the resulting sensor response was observed. Change in patterns indicate the aroma has been burning. After optimal temperature is obtained then black tea (50 gr) Broken Orange Pokoe, Broken Pokoe II and Bohea with a total sample of 300 bags were measured with e-nose. For further analysis, the result of classification by method of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) as proof of sample heating temperature optimization successfully done.The experimental results show optimal sample heating for black tea 3 quality 40 - 45 °C. After then with the third PCA the sample can be classified up to 92.5% of the total data variant. This indicates the aroma of tea is relatively constant and there is no pattern change.
THE COMPARISON OF THE CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE ON MEDICAL STUDENTS LIVING IN DORMITORY AND BOARDING HOUSE OF A MEDICAL SCHOOL
Authors: Karnina Resiana
Published: May 2019

Background: In educational institution, learning achievement is an important indicator to measure the success of the learning process. Academic achievement can be defined as a result of the work that has been achieved by someone in his learning process, which is avoud as a GPA (Grade Point Average) in Higher Education or collage. Many factors that affect the value of GPA one of them comes from external factors ie residence. Medical Program Student of University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta is free to stay in dormitory or boarding house (indekos) during lectures in Faculty of Medicine and Health University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta. The purpose of this research is to determine the comparison and relationship of the Cumulative GPA on Students Living in Dormitory and Boarding House (Indekos) at Medical University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta Class of 2016. Method: This research uses quantitative analytic research type with cross sectional study. The subject of this research is a Student of Medical Studies at University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta. The Analysis was done by Mann Whitney Test. Results: There was no correlation between cumulative GPA in Students Living in Dormitory with Indekos with p value 0,292. Conclusion: There was no correlation between residence’s respondent and cumulative grade point of respondents in the research, but with Mann-Whitney test results comparing the rankings between groups, respondents with residence showed that the possibility of cumulative GPA is better than those living in the dormitory.
DIFFERENCES IN STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN A MEDICAL SCHOOL IN INDONESIA
Authors: Noya Farah , Noija Stazia , Manuputty Amanda
Published: May 2019

Background: Communication skills play an important role in clinical practice. Attitudes toward medical communication skills   that are built since a stage of medical student, would affect practice as a doctor later.  Good communication skills based on positive attitude will improve other clinical skills that are needed as a doctor, also will help a doctor to consider the importance of the improvement of the skills quality related to it. A number of studies have explored this context widely using CSAS as an instrument that consists of 2 subscales, a positive (PAS) and a negative (NAS) subscale. This study aimed to determine the difference in attitudes among students in Faculty of Medicine Pattimura University Ambon toward medical communication skills. Method: This was a cross-sectional analytical study that used primary data, obtained using an Indonesian version CSAS questionnaire that is first validated, thus, the scale consists of 24 items within 13 items as PAS and 11 items as NAS. Subjects were 124 active students of the academic year 2014/2015, woh undergo pre-clinical (semesters 2, 4, 6 and 8) and clinical study (Co Ass), obtained through stratified random sampling and complied the restriction criteria. Data were analysed using Mann-Whitney, Kruskall-Wallis, Unpaired t-test, One-Way ANOVA, and Post-Hoc Bonferroni tests with significance level of p<0,05.  Results: There were no difference in attitude toward communication skills between students across most variables; however, there were differences in negative attitudes (NAS) on medical communication skills between each batch of students (p=0.02).Conclusion: The difference in attitude toward communication skills can be seen between students across study batch in Pattimura University Faculty of Medicine.
DEVELOPING LOW-COST MANNEQUIN FOR UNDERGRADUATE IV LINE PHLEBOTOMY
Authors: Widyandana Doni
Published: May 2019

Background: Skills laboratory training had been providing students the opportunity to practice medical skills in a longitudinal education curriculum with various methods. The integration of skills lab learning methods and the use of mannequins could provide the students to practice invasive medical procedures on patients like the real condition in the clinical setting, but still remains a safe simulation. However, simulations in the skills lab require commercial mannequins that have been imported with limited design options and very expensive prices. The effect of this expensive training will hamper institutions to facilitate students’ learning. Therefore, Clinical Skills Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Universetas Gadjah Mada had initiated to produce low-cost and innovative mannequins. This study is aimed to develop low-cost mannequin in order to facilitate learning.Methods: This study is a comparison study to 3 types of simple infusions mannequin which will be attached to simulated patients. These 3 types of mannequin are based from the materials: silicone, silicone plus oil, and latex. There were three groups of respondents: 30 students, 15 teachers, and 15 simulated patients and were randomly invited to review those mannequins using a questionnaire and structured interviews. The data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test and an “inductive content analysis”.Results: The low-cost mannequins were highly accepted by the respondents and the best mannequin was made from silicone (p<0.05). However, the mannequins need improvement on the skin design and the prevention of fluid leakage from the pumps and tubes. These mannequins were designed to stimulate undergraduate students not only to practice inserting needle to veins, but also learning how to communicate with patients at the same time.Conclusion: These low-cost mannequins can be used to practice integrated clinical skills in skills laboratory education. However, the mannequins should be evaluated and improved regularly.
FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE SATISFACTION OF STUDENT IN THE MEDICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Authors: Biben Vitriana , Sari Dian Marta , Arisanti Farida , Sastradimadja Sunaryo B
Published: May 2019

Background: A high demand of physiatrist should be supported by quality assurance in education system of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) residency program, that could be done by evaluating satisfaction of its service users. This study was conducted to find the dimensions of service quality that influences the students satisfaction.Methods: A cross-sectional study with fifty subjects using total sampling technique was conducted. Service quality was evaluated using ServQual questionnaire consisted of five dimensions: ‘tangible’, ‘reliability’, ‘responsiveness’, ‘assurance’ and ‘empathy’. Statistical analysis consisted of bivariate analysis followed by a multivariate analysis was performed to determine the most significant dimension associated with student satisfaction which was measured using Likert scale.Results: Bivariate analysis revealed that all dimensions had significant association with satisfaction (p value < 0,05) except for ‘tangible’(p value = 0,060). Further multivariate analysis resulted in ‘reliability’ dimension as the most significant dimension associated with satisfaction (p value = 0,005; Adjusted OR = 142,67; CI 95% = 15,460-1316,587).Conclusion: Reliability is the most significant dimension associated with student satisfaction. Improvement of this dimension, followed by other significant dimensions would lead to satisfaction of the students.
RESIDENT AS TEACHER IN CLERKSHIP: STUDENTS’ AND RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTION
Authors: Fitriyani Nurrahma Wahyu , Emilia Ova , Widyandana Doni
Published: May 2019

Background: Resident has a significant role and time allocation as a clinical teacher in the learning process of medical students at the clerkship stage in clinical settings. Unfortunately, residents were often not formally asked to be involved in the teaching process. Residents’ role in medical students’ learning process in clerkship is still ill defined. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of resident and medical students on residents’ role as a teacher in clerkship using cognitive apprenticeship model.Methods: This study used quantitative descriptive, cross sectional design. Samples taken with total sampling were 153 students (68.3%) and 214 resident (60.6%) of the total population. Respondents were asked to fill The Maastricht Clinical Teaching Questionnaire (MCTQ), and the results were analyzed using ANOVA and independent t-test.Results: Results of quantitative analysis showed a difference of perception between students and residents in modeling (p = 0.008) and overall performance (p = 0.002) factor, in which students placed a higher point than the resident. These results were consistently found in three departments. While in three other, students gave a lower point than the resident. In addition, differences also found in the exploration factor based on residents’ study period and residents’ preferences for teaching.Conclusion: Residents’ role as a clinical teacher in clerkship is very important, especially as a role model for students. Taking into account of time allocations spent between students and the residents, improvement and optimalization of residents’ role as a clinical teacher appears to be an important requirement.
TIME LEARNING MANAGEMENT NURSING STUDENTS USING TIME MANAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (TMQ) IN IMPLEMENTING PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) METHODS
Authors: Noprianty Richa
Published: May 2019

Background: The paradigm shift of learning method centered on the students has been applied to several universities, one of them by using Problem Based Learning (PBL) method. The importance of good time management will produce readiness to face the PBL process because in the PBL process using self directed learning where a student is required to be able to manage the time independently. The purpose of this study is to know the time management of nursing students by using Time Management Questionnaire (TMQ) in implementing Problem Based Learning (PBL) method in STIKes Dharma Husada Bandung.Method : The type of research is quantitative with the model of analytic design and cross sectional approach. The sample of research is student of class of 2014 and 2015 of Nursing Study Program of 169 students. The research instrument with Time Management Questionnare (TMQ) developed by Briton & Tesser (1991) has been tested its validity and reliability with Alpha Cronbach 0,800 by Allay & Kocak (2002). The questionnaire consists of short-term planning, attitude toward time and long-term planning.Result : Most respondents have good time management that is 53.3%. For short-term planning most have good time management of 58.6% with the highest mean of 4.25 on "Put the  priority first" points, the attitude towards time mostly has good time management of 61.5% with the highest mean of 4.10 at the point of "responsible for time for yourself", and long-term planning mostly has a good time management of 50.9% with the highest mean of 3.64 on points "if having a job, preferring installments in the task".Conclusion: There needs to be a re-review of the implementation of PBL method, especially on the weighting of self or group tasks so that students can make long-term planning that can review the learning process.
Variations and Phenetic Analysis of Peanut Cultivars (Arachis hypogaea L.) Based on Morphological Characteristics
Authors: Purnomo Purnomo , Khotimah Nurul
Published: May 2019

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a food commodity that is widely cultivated in Indonesia. At present there has been no analysis of the relationship between peanut cultivars with phenetic methods based on the morphological properties of the plants. Four cultivars of Arachis hypogaea L. Tuban, Talam 1, Talam 2, and Talam 3 used in this research. Morphological characters data was analyzed by description to construct identification key. Similarity index was counted by Simple Matching Coefficient (SSm) formula based on morphological scoring. Cluster analysis was conducted by UPGMA (Unweighted Pair Group Methods using Arithmetic Averages) method to construct dendrogram. PCA (Principal Component Analysis) were performed to defined role of each morphological character in grouping of accessions with MVSP (Multivariate Statistical Program) v. 3.1 software.  The dendrogram showed that four cultivars of Arachis hypogaea L. divided into two main clusters, 4 sub-clusters. The similarity index of clusters is 0.85%.
Rotan Potensial dari Hutan Bukit Lubuk Pekak, Merangin, Jambi
Authors: Kalima Titi , Damayanti Ratih , Susilo Adi
Published: May 2019

Rattan is a potential non-timber forest product. It grows in almost all parts of Indonesia, and has been widely used and traded. Indonesia as the largest rattan producer in the world supplies about 85% of world rattan needs. Bukit Lubuk Pekak Forest is part of the Production Forest Management Unit (KPHP) area, Merangin District, Jambi Province. The threat form rattan exploitation is increasing, especially in the Bukit Lubuk Pekak. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct study on the potency of rattan in that area for future conservation efforts. This study aimed to investigate rattan species in Bukit Lubuk Pekak forest, Merangin District, Jambi Province. Information of the potency of rattan is essential to support rattan industries. To complete data of rattan potency from Sumatra, an exploration in this area was carried out in July 2016 in Bukit Lubuk Pekak Forest. The study was conducted by purpossive sampling. Identification on morphological characteristics of rattan were performed on all  parts of plants including fruits and seeds (if available). The results showed that there were four rattan genus in Bukit Lubuk Pekak Forest: Calamus, Daemonorops, Korthalsia, and Plectocomiopsis. They consisted of nine species, namely Calamus caesius, C. exillis, C. insignis var. longispinosus, C. laevigatus, C. tumidus, Daemonorops micracantha, D. didymophylla, Korthalsia flagellaris, and Plectocomiopsis geminiflora. Among the nine species, two species that is Calamus caesius and Daemonorops didymophylla have been cultivated for industry raw materials and drug, respectively.
PERSEPSI DAN PENGELOLAAN HOMESTAY DI DESA WISATA WUKIRSARI, BANTUL
Authors: Puspitasari Devi , Ahimsa-Putra Heddy Shri , Wijono Djoko
Published: May 2019

Homestay is one of criteria for the existence of tourism village. Its existence as one of tourism accommodation forms is important to tourism development in tourism village. Homestay is one of tourism industry where tourist meet the local people. The Government of Indonesia also create a policy for the development of amenities (homestay). Therefore, the perception on homestay concept becomes important for homestay owner. After knowing its concept, the owner can manage their homestay based on homestay management guideline. Homestay management aspects in this research are physic and environment management, human resources, institution and data management, also promotion management. A professional management for the homestay can be the opportunity for local people to make the tourist stay longer and enjoy the natural view as well as the culture in tourism village. The aim of this research is to determine the perceptions of homestay and its management at Wukirsari Tourism Village. The benefit of this research is to provide more references regarding to tourism studies, especially on homestay management. The methods used in this study are observation, interview, and documentation. The result reveals that homestay’s owners at Wukirsari Tourism Village know the concept of homestay, but they lack of knowledge on the management. The writer’s suggestion is training about homestay and its management is needed for homestay owner in Wukirsari tourism village.
MENEREOKA LUAR-DALAM WAYANG DAN GAMELAN DALAM ARAS GLOBAL
Authors: Abdi M Rizal
Published: May 2019

Diskursus wayang dan gamelan acapkali berkutat pada tinjauan historis dan filosofis bentuk seni ini sebagai sebuah media akulturasi agama dan budaya. Sayangnya, dari sisi historis, perbincangan kerap tak beranjak dari penisbatan bahkan pengultusan peran Wali Songo sebagai penggubah, pembaharu, bahkan penemu dari orkestra yang identik dengan budaya Jawa dan Islam ini. Penyaduran narasi yang sama secara berulang dengan persepektif yang tak jauh berkembang membuat pembahasan tema ini menjadi jumud. Hanya sedikit literatur yang berusaha menyisir perkembangan wayang dan gamelan pasca-Wali Songo atau bahkan mengkritisi peran Wali Songo tersebut. Buku Memaknai Wayang dan Gamelan: Temu Silang Jawa, Islam, dan Global (2018) karya Prof. Sumarsam adalah satu dari yang sedikit itu. Melalui buku setebal 346 halaman ini, Sumarsam dengan telaten menarik mula-buka keberadaan gamelan dan wayang pada masa pra-Wali Songo, menelisik perkembangannya pasca Wali-Songo hingga ke luar negeri, dan menempatkan dialektika tersebut dalam perbincangan aras budaya global.
THE PATHOLOGY OF TRIBAL NATIONALISM ACCORDING TO HANNAH ARENDT: UNCOVERING RELIGIOUS POPULISM MECHANISMS WHICH JEOPARDIZE CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Authors: Haryatmoko Johannes
Published: May 2019

The sustained rise of religious populism across the globe has influenced Indonesian political situation. In Indonesia, the last ten years have witnessed the increasingly widespread emergence of religious populism. Populists express strong moral judgments in decrying corruption, moral decadence and corrupted elite in power. They define society in Manichean terms as divided into a good ‘us’ and an evil ‘them’. In defining both of these categories, they put forward the important role of religious identities in order to classify who fits into the category of ‘us’ and who belongs to ‘them’. Hannah Arendt offers sharp analyses allowing to uncover religious populism mechanism. Her main analysis was based on the pathology of tribal nationalism. The result of her analysis helps us to  explore the similarities of tribal nationalism pathology and religious populism phenomena. The use of comparative and critical approaches helps to conclude that the pathology of tribal nationalism gives lessons on how such a movement cannot accept differences and tends to be totalitarian. Such a comparison opens new perspectives on helping to examine the phenomena of propaganda, slandering, intimidation, mass mobilization, persecution, violence, and formations of paramilitary forces as  instruments for totalitary movements used by religious populism. Such phenomena are loaded with manipulations and lies which have fragmented social groups and weakened political culture so that ideological consensus is impossible. Ordinary citizens, even the intellectual, are not able to oppose well-organized lies and manipulations. The danger is that such religious populism maneuvres risk jeopardizing the foundation of the Indonesian nation, which is formulated under the motto “unity in diversity”.
FILM DOKUMENTER SEBAGAI KATALIS PERUBAHAN SOSIAL: STUDI KASUS AMBON, ACEH DAN BALI
Authors: Irawanto Budi , Octastefani Theresia
Published: May 2019

Since democratization (Reformasi) in 1998, documentary films gradually evolve with their locus of production spreading across the Indonesian archipelago. With the spirit of democratization brought about by digital technology, film communities and civil organizations in outer islands of Java utilize digital documentary film to capture several pertinent socio-political issues and raise public and government attention and responses. Those issues are commonly overlooked by the local media and were never a part of local government’s policies. Based on our fieldwork conducted in three areas outside of the Java Island (Ambon, Aceh and Bali), where digital documentary filmmaking and civil organizations are active and vibrant, our study indicates that rather than simply producing documentaries, film communities or non-governmental organizations disseminated documentaries through public screenings to invite further engagement of audiences by discussing the film with authorities (policy makers) that were often invited in that event.  In this article, we attempt to illuminate how documentary filmmaking allows the unseen and neglected issues to be articulated visually and sonically. Therefore, it would be compelling public or media attention and encouraging further government policy to resolve that matters. In other words, documentary films are a catalyst for social change by taking their roles as witness for the public and demanding responsibilities of the political authority.
The Influence of Menthol in Ethanol Extract of Meniran Gel (Phyllanthus niruri L.) as a Hair Growth Promoter in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Luliana Sri , Desnita Rise , Mufliha Utia
Published: May 2019

Phyllanthus niruri L. is known to promote hair growth. Menthol is one of the enhancers which promotes drug penetration into the skin. The aim of this research is to determine the potential of menthol in P. niruri Ethanol Extracts gel preparation as a hair growth promoter. The test animals were randomized into 4 groups: normal group, negative control (gel without extract and menthol), E1 group (Ethanol Extracts of P. niruri 5% gel without menthol) and E2 group (Ethanol Extracts of P. niruri 5% gel with menthol). Hair growth activity test was conducted by applying the gel on the rats’ back, and hair length was measured on the 7th, 14th and 21st days, while the hair was weighed on the 21st day. The results showed that the E2 group had an average hair length and hair weight of 12.45±3.457 mm and hair weight of 28.53±7.681 mg, greater than the E1 group of 10.67±2.455 mm and 19.87±9.552 mg respectively. Based on these results, it can be concluded that adding menthol in P. niruri Ethanol Extract gel preparation can influence hair growth and thickness.
The Antimalarial Activity of the Water Extract of Simpur (Dillenia Indica L) Leaves against Plasmodium Berghei in Mice
Authors: Riza Hafrizal , Fahrurroji Andhi , Supriyanto Supriyanto , Wicaksono Arif
Published: May 2019

Malaria, caused by the climate of the subtropical area and the forest with many rivers and immovable water, is a contagious disease that still becomes a health problem in West Kalimantan. Simpur is a plant that is used by the locals to cure malaria. Therefore, this research aims to study the antimalarial activity in vivo and the 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) of the water extract of Simpur leaves (Dillenia indica L) against Plasmodium berghei. This research used Peter Test method that used 7 test groups based on the test solution namely positive control group that was given dihydroartemisinin+piperaquine (DHP), negative control that was given aquabidestilata and the test group that was given the water extract of  Simpur leaves with various doses of 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mg/Kg BB of mice, which each group was given the test solution for 3 days. The result shows that the water extract of Simpur leaves could lower the parasitemia count with IC50 19,22 mg/kg BB.
Wound Healing Effects of Edible Bird’s Nests Oinment (Aerodramus fuciphagus) in Alloxan-Induced Male Rats
Authors: Sandi Dita Ayulia Dwi , Musfirah Yaumi
Published: May 2019

Edible bird's nest (Aedrodramus fuchipagus) contains EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) and sialic acid which is useful in wound healing. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of edible bird's nest on the injured Alloxan-induced rats to form optimal ointment formulation of edible bird's nest (Aedrodramus fuchipagus) which can heal wounds. The method used in this research is experimental using 25 Sprague Dawley rats divided into 5 groups in which each group consists of 5 rats; Group I was the control group (Vaseline + Betadine®), Group II, III, and IV were the group of EBN + Betadine® with concentrations of 10%, 20%, and 30%; and Group V was of the Sanoskin Meladerm® (SM) + Betadine® group. The rats were modeled for diabetes by inducing Alloxan (150mg/kgBW/i.p) and exposed with DM when the blood sugar level was > 200 mg/dL. The back skins were sliced as long as 2 cm and 2 mm depth and were given treatment according to the group, 1 x daily for 10 days. Parameters that were noticed were length wound, length of the dry wound, and the number of days of scab formation. The results obtained in the control group were 10%, 20%, and 30% on the EBN group, and the SM group on the 9th day were 1.3±0.2449, 0.34±0.427, 0.56±0.4586, 0±0, 0±0. The results of the average length of the dry wound in the control group were 10%, 20%, and 30% on the EBN group, and the SM group were 1±0.5, 2±1.5, 4±0, 8, 1±0.8, and 2±0.63. While the result of the average day of scab formation on the control group was 10%, 20%, and 30% on the EBN groups, SM Groups were 1.3±0.47, 2.2±1.6, 3.8±0.8, 1±0, and 2±0.63. Based on Kruskal Wallis test, there were significant differences in the wound length among treatment groups (sig 0.013) and significant differences in dry wounds among treatment groups (sig 0.046), but there was no difference in the time of scab formation among treatment groups (sig 0.066). In conclusion, edible bird’s nest (Aedrodramus fuchipagus) ointment concentration of 30% is the most optimal ointment to wound healing in Alloxan-induced male rats when compared to Sanoskin Melladerm.
Effects of Poly-herbal Tablet as Herbal Medicine on Lipid Level
Authors: Pratiwi Woro Rukmi , Sholikhah Eti Nurwening , Nugrahaningsih Dwi Aris Agung , Yuniyanti Mia Munawaroh , Mustofa Mustofa , Ngatidjan Ngatidjan
Published: May 2019

Dyslipidemia is one of the high-risk factors that cause cardiovascular disease and the prevalence is increasing all the time. Garlic (Alii sativi) has been suggested to reduce serum lipid level. Poly-herbal is herbal medicine that has been widely used in Indonesia, and it contains Alii sativi, Belericae fructus, Curcumae aeroginosae, and Amomi fructus extract. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of poly-herbal tablet on lipid levels in dylipidemia subjects. The study was conducted for 6 weeks on 58 dyslipidemic subjects. The subject was divided into 2 groups. Group 1 was given Poly-herbal with the dose 2x1200 mg, and group 2 was not given anti-dyslipidemic drugs (control group). Serum lipid level (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides) were checked before the treatment (H0) and after the treatment (M6). There was a significant difference on the reduction of serum lipids level between the group that given Poly-herbal vs control group, respectively total cholesterol (-12.04±3.2 vs 8.38±4.3; p=.000),  LDL (-4.42±2.8 vs 6.93±4.7; p=.049) and HDL (-2.62+1.0 vs 3.31+1.4; p=.005). Triglyceride level on Poly-herbal group is not significantly decreased. In Poly-herbal group there was also a decrease in HDL levels which was not statistically significant (-2.62±1, p=.015). This is probably due to the HDL baseline in the control group included in the normal HDL category (57.38 ± 14.9) so that the HDL levels after being given treatment did not increase. This study suggests that using Poly-herbal in dyslipidemia subjects can reduce the level of total cholesterol and LDL.
Potency of Black Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr) Extract and Daidzein as Antioxidant and Antihyaluronidase
Authors: Asan Tandiah , Lister I Nyoman Ehrich , Fachrial Edy , Amalia Annisa , Widowati Wahyu , Samin Buter , Liena Liena
Published: May 2019

Black soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is a plant that is widely planted and consumed in Indonesia. In addition, black soybean has unique content of isoflavones, such as daidzein, which is one of the active compounds that have the effect of fighting free radicals and can inhibit the aging process. The purpose of this study is to analyze the antioxidant potency possessed by black soybean extract (BSE) and daidzeinin inhibiting aging of the skin. The method used is a colorimetric test. The type of antioxidant test used is H2O2 scavenging and inhibiting the activity of the hyaluronidase enzyme for antiaging. BSE has better effectiveness of H2O2 scavenging (IC50: 286.24±11.16 (µg/mL)) than daidzein compound (IC50: 366.16±2.54 (µg/mL)). In the inhibition of hyaluronidase enzyme, the daidzein has more effective activities (IC50: 95.80±3.98 (µg/mL)) compared to BSE (IC50: 152.56±13.98 (µg/mL)). The antioxidant and anti-aging activities possessed by BSE make it possible to be used as a cosmetic ingredient for skin aging therapy.
Effect of Red Onion (Allium cepa var ascalonicum) Skin Ethanolic Extract on the Motility and the Adhesion Index of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Macrophage Phagocytosis Index
Authors: Nugraheni Irma Prasety Ayu , Widyastika Derana , Maulida Sofia , Susilowati Heni , Jonarta Alma Linggar
Published: May 2019

Red onion skin (Allium cepa var ascalonicum) contains various ingredients that may function as antibacterial agents against microorganisms, as well as anti-inflammatory and immunomodulator agents for host cells, such as macrophages. Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in the oral cavity is commensal bacteria that may turn into opportunistic pathogen by utilizing its virulence factors such as motility and adhesion to the host cell. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of red-onion-skin ethanolic extract towards P. aeruginosa ATCC 9027 on the motility and adhesion ability, furthermore, to know its effect on the macrophage phagocytosis. The research was conducted into three parts of experiment using red-onion-skin ethanolic extract. Extract-induced bacterial motility test was carried out on semi-solid media, stained using 0.1% crystal violet, then the radial length of the bacterial movement was measured. The bacterial adhesion index to buccal cells was calculated after incubated for two hours and stained with Gram stain. Phagocytic activity of the host cells on P. aeruginosa was done by exposing the extract to the mouse peritoneal macrophages, then the phagocytosed bacteria were counted after Giemsa staining. Statistical test results from the three experiments showed significant differences between the test groups compared to the control groups (p <0.05). It was concluded that the red onion-skin ethanolic extract not only affects P. aeruginosa by reducing swarming motility and preventing bacterial adhesion to buccal epithelial cells, but also induces the host cells by increasing the ability of macrophage phagocytosis to these bacteria.
Remediation Data Management Plans
Authors: Llebot Clara
Published: May 2019

Data   Management   Plans   (DMPs)   have   been   used   in   the   last   decade   to   encourage   good data   management   practices   among   researchers.   DMPs   are   widely   used,   preventive   tools that   encourage   good   data   management   practices.   DMPs   are   traditionally   used   to   manage data   during   the   planning   stage   of   the   project,   often   required   for   grant   proposals,   and   prior to   data   collection.   In   this   paper   we   will   use   a   case   study   to   argue   that   Data   Management  Plans   can   be   useful   in   improving   the   management   of   the   data   of   research   projects   that  have   moved   beyond   the   planning   stage   of   the   research   life   cycle.   In   particular,   we   focus  on   the   case   of   active   projects   where   data   has   already   been   collected   and   is   still   being  analyzed.   We   discuss   the   differences   and   commonalities   in   structure   between   preventive Data   Management   Plans   and   remedial   Data   Management   Plans,   and   describe   in   detail   the additional   considerations   that   are   needed   when   writing   remedial   Data   Management   Plans: the   goals   and   audience   of   the   document,   the   data   inventory,   and   an   implementation   plan.
Migraciones chiapanecas internacionales y cambios territoriales en localidades rurales
Authors: Castillo Ramírez Guillermo
Published: May 2019

En el marco de las crisis económicas de las localidades rurales del sureste de México y en el contexto temporal del cambio de siglo (1990-2010), este texto sostiene que los procesos de migración internacional de campesinos chiapanecos, en tanto fenómenos de cambio social y de movilidad geográfica de carácter transfronterizo,  implicaron para los  miembros y habitantes de las localidades indígena-campesinas de origen un conjunto de nuevos usos práctico-materiales y simbólicos-culturales del territorio, así como una compleja dinámica social y política de reconfiguración de su sentido de comunidad. Para la realización de este trabajo y desde una perspectiva de articulación disciplinar entre la geografía humana y la antropología social, se recurrió a una estrategia metodológica cualitativa que se basó en el uso de testimonios orales, documentos históricos, registro de datos etnográficos y recorridos de campo.
Los consulados mexicanos en Estados Unidos: una aproximación desde la protección social
Authors: Valenzuela Moreno Karla Angélica
Published: May 2019

El funcionamiento de los consulados es muy complejo, entre otras razones debido a la ejecución de funciones encomendandas por un país en territorio de otro encaminadas a cumplir distintos objetivos, y, además, porque cada país maneja agendas y prioridades distintas para sus consulados. Este trabajo constituye un esfuerzo teórico por esclarecer cómo funciona la protección consular otorgada por los consulados mexicanos en Estados Unidos. Se utilizan elementos teóricos pertenecientes a los campos de estudio de las relaciones Estado-diáspora y de la protección social, para dilucidar los paralelismos existentes entre la protección consular y la protección social, en aras de explicar cómo funciona la protección consular mexicana.
Medios digitales y construcción de capital social: en torno al caso de los migrantes mexicanos en Estados Unidos
Authors: Vaquerizo Domínguez Enrique
Published: May 2019

Los movimientos migratorios han aumentado de forma significativa durante los últimos años, una de las consecuencias de este incremento es la aparición de sociedades cada vez más multiculturales en las que coexisten comunidades de migrantes que pertenecen a culturas muy diversas con un grado de integración, conflicto y convivencia desigual. De forma paralela el desarrollo de nuevos canales y medios de comunicación virtuales ha permitido a esos colectivos mantener los lazos con sus comunidades de origen a través de una presencia meramente virtual.

Este nuevo escenario inevitablemente provoca consecuencias en su proceso de integración en las sociedades de acogida, y en la generación  de capital social. Entendido este último término como: el conjunto de interacciones que realizan los individuos tanto con miembros de su propia comunidad cultural como con los pertenecientes a otras comunidades con las que comparten un determinado espacio. Partiendo de este contexto en el presente artículo evaluaré un caso concreto: de qué forma están siendo utilizadas las nuevas tecnologías de la información (TIC) por la comunidad de migrantes mexicanos en Estados Unidos y cuáles son sus consecuencias para la construcción de capital social e integración en esa sociedad. Para ello me valdré del análisis de las dinámicas e interacciones de una comunidad virtual específica como es el caso del grupo de Facebook “Mexicanos en la ciudad de Nueva York” así como de cuestionarios y entrevistas cualitativas a mexicanos residentes en las ciudades de Nueva York y Los Ángeles.
Editorial
Authors: Lizárraga Salas Frambel
Published: May 2019

En este número se muestran desde diferentes disciplinas y perspectivas el tema migratorio: sus causas, efectos y consecuencias tanto para los gobiernos expulsares como receptores de inmigrantes, y, sobre todo, para la población de inmigrantes indocumentados quienes, en su búsqueda por lograr una vida mejor y alcanzar el “sueño americano”, son víctimas de discriminación, racismo, xenofobia, trata de personas, y, además, son estereotipados con una imagen de “criminales” o “violadores”, y etiquetados como los responsables de las crisis económicas que han enfrentado países desarrollados, especialmente Estados Unidos, sin que exista una explicación profunda y sólida sobre el origen de estas migraciones en la era global, y sin que se reconozcan las aportaciones que los migrantes han realizado a su país de origen. En ese sentido, los gobiernos tanto de México como de Estados Unidos enfrentan nuevos retos para solucionar las consecuencias negativas de este proceso migratorio, así como para ofrecer mejores oportunidades a sus ciudadanos. 
Explorando el “desempeño moral” en cárceles chilenas y su potencial en la reinserción
Authors: Sanhueza Guillermo , Pérez Francisca
Published: May 2019

Establecer un mecanismo de observación del ambiente penitenciario resulta crucial para saber cómo es la vida en su interior, y también para favorecer procesos de reinserción social. Este estudio utilizó una versión adaptada a Chile del cuestionario Measuring Quality of Prison Life [MQPL] (Liebling, 2004) aplicado a 1 448 personas privadas de libertad de cinco cárceles chilenas. Los resultados de nuestro estudio sugieren que i) la versión chilena del MQPL sería sensible a las realidades carcelarias chilenas ii) las cárceles estudiadas variarían en su desempeño moral, tanto a nivel global como en indicadores específicos, proporcionando evidencia empírica preliminar de cómo es la vida en cada prisión y dónde estarían los principales problemas en cada una de ellas.
Filosofía de las ciencias sociales: ¿Para qué?
Authors: Gómez Aguilar Ivan Eliab
Published: May 2019

 

El objetivo de este artícues mostrar la relevancia que la filosofía de las ciencias sociales (FCS) tiene para la investigación que llevan a cabo
las disciplinas sociales. Identifico qué obstáculos han impedido reconocer su importancia, al tiempo que sugiero algunas estrategias para revertirlos. Así, señalaré que, en el contexto local de las ciencias sociales, la comprensión parcial de los compromisos intelectuales de la filosofía de la ciencia (FC) ha constituido un primer obstáculo. Explicaré cómo puede corregirse esa visión parcial, señalando cuál es el valor de las preguntas de carácter filosófico y cómo complementan el trabajo epistemológico de las ciencias sociales. Un segundo obstáculo la condición de autosuficiencia que las propias ciencias sociales conciben con respecto a los debates epistemológicos de su trabajo. En la última parte expondré mediante tres ejemplos cómo la FCS hace aportaciones importantes sobre debates que son cruciales en las ciencias sociales contemporáneas: la causalidad social, el papel de la interpretación y la objetividad científica.
La hermenéutica simbólica de Gilbert Durand y la crítica de la iconoclastia
Authors: Amador Bech Julio Alberto
Published: May 2019

Este trabajo expone y comenta las diferentes acepciones del concepto de iconoclastia, desarrollado por Gilbert Durand en varias de sus obras, así como sus diversas etapas históricas. Se trata de un concepto central de la hermenéutica simbólica de Durand, el cual le permite reivindicar la importancia de la imaginación y de la actividad imaginaria en la formación de la cultura y de todos los productos del pensamiento simbólico: ciencia, arte y religión. Al mismo tiempo, se lleva a cabo la crítica de las diversas vertientes que asume la iconoclastia, desde la Edad Media hasta la época actual. Se hace particular énfasis en la crítica del racionalismo cientificista moderno y contemporáneo, principalmente: el cartesianismo, el empirismo y el positivismo. A las corrientes iconoclastas definidas y criticadas por Durand se agregan la del marxismo ortodoxo y las del llamado arte conceptual contemporáneo.

 