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ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS PEMBELAJARAN JARAK JAUH DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Julianti Ika , Iskandar Dadang , Roni Hamdani Acep , Nurlaila Nurlaila
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this research is to describe: 1) The concept of distance learning methods in elementary schools; 2) The application of distance learning in elementary schools so that the learning process is effective; 3) The relationship between distance learning and the effectiveness of the learning process in elementary schools. This research uses descriptive qualitative analysis with the type of literature study or literature study (Library Research), which is a series of activities related to collecting library data by exploring, observing, analyzing, identifying reading journals, notes, reports, research results, and other sources. which is relevant. Sources of data used in this study using primary and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques used in this research are editing, organizing, and finding. And analyzed using comparative, interpretative, deductive and inductive analysis. The results of the analysis that have been carried out prove that distance learning has a fairly good influence on the effectiveness of the learning process in elementary schools. This is proven based on the results of the analysis of research that has been done previously. The implementation of distance learning will be successful or effective if you apply the steps correctly. Distance learning steps include pre-learning steps, during learning and after learning or also called preparation, implementation and evaluation steps.
Identifikasi Kemacetan Lalu-Lintas (Studi Kasus Simpang Tiga Cidahu Kabupaten Sukabumi)
Authors: Andriana Yayan
Published: July 2022

Jalan merupakan fasilitas penting bagi kehidupan masyarakat saat ini hingga seterusnya. Jalan juga menghubungkan antara satu daerah dengan daerah yang lainnya seperti halnya ingin berpergian ke suatu tempat yang ingin dituju. Dengan meningkatnya pertumbuhan penduduk berdampak besar bagi kinerja jalan dan menyebabkan ketidaknyamanan saat menggunakan kendaraan. Salah satunya yang menjadi permsalahan yang selalu terjadi saat ini ialah kemacetan lalu-lintasyang terjadi di simpang tiga Cidahu Kabupaten Sukabumi. Kemacetan ini sangat mengganggu sekali dan menjadi hambatan yang cukup vital untuk para pengguna jalan disekitarnya. Melihat dari kondisi seperti ini kapasitas kendaraan, waktu, dan volume kendaraan itu tidak teratur dengan baik sehingga mengalami kemacetan di persimpangan tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah mengidentifikasi kemacetan lalu-lintas  simpang tiga Cidahu Kabupaten Sukabumi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kondisi operasional simpang pada hari senin merupakan puncak tertinggi dibandingkan hari yang lainnya sehingga harus diadakannya alternatif seperti pelebaran jalan dan pengaturan simpang tersebut.

Jalan merupakan fasilitas penting bagi kehidupan masyarakat saat ini hingga seterusnya. Jalan juga menghubungkan antara satu daerah dengan daerah yang lainnya seperti halnya ingin berpergian ke suatu tempat yang ingin dituju. Dengan meningkatnya pertumbuhan penduduk berdampak besar bagi kinerja jalan dan menyebabkan ketidaknyamanan saat menggunakan kendaraan. Salah satunya yang menjadi permsalahan yang selalu terjadi saat ini ialah kemacetan lalu-lintasyang terjadi di simpang tiga Cidahu Kabupaten Sukabumi. Kemacetan ini sangat mengganggu sekali dan menjadi hambatan yang cukup vital untuk para pengguna jalan disekitarnya. Melihat dari kondisi seperti ini kapasitas kendaraan, waktu, dan volume kendaraan itu tidak teratur dengan baik sehingga mengalami kemacetan di persimpangan tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah mengidentifikasi kemacetan lalu-lintas  simpang tiga Cidahu Kabupaten Sukabumi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa kondisi operasional simpang pada hari senin merupakan puncak tertinggi dibandingkan hari yang lainnya sehingga harus diadakannya alternatif seperti pelebaran jalan dan pengaturan simpang tersebut.
Evaluasi Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja PT.Mersifarma Tirmaku Mercusana
Authors: Sulaeman Abdullatif aulia aulaeman
Published: July 2022

PT Mersifarma adalah perusahaan farmasi yang berdiri sejak tahun 1997, tuntutan perluasan bangunan tidak bisa di hindari karena tingginya permintaan produksi obat, potensi kecelakaan kerja yang terjadi ketika pelaksanaan pembangunan akan selalu ada. Penelitian Evaluasi Penerapan SMK3 dilakukan untuk mengetahui seberapa konsisten penerapan K3. Metode yang digunakan untuk evaluasi penerapan SMK3 adalah Chek List  yang meliputi data audit lapangan, observasi, wawancara..  Dari 166 kriteria audit ada (61 kriteria) yang sudah konsisten diterapkan, tingkat awal (64 kriteria) tingkat pencapaian 95,31% (tingkat pencapaian memuaskan). Tingkat transisi (122 kriteria) tingkat pencapaian 50% (tingkat penerapan kurang). Tingkat lanjutan (166 kriteria) tingkat pencapaian 36,74% (tingkat penerapan kurang). Perusahaan masih dalam tahap awal pada penerapan PP Nomor 50 Tahun 2012 dengan pencapaian 61 kriteria yang memuaskan dalam golongan penerapan tahap awal 64 kriteria dari total 166 kriteria 105 kriteria belum konsisten dilaksanakan masih dalam kategori minor. K3 diperusahaan perlu perhatian penuh dari semua pihak.
Analisis Kinerja Jaringan Irigasi D.I Warungkiara, Kabupaten Sukabumi, Jawa Barat
Authors: Tiara oktaviana Yaya
Published: July 2022

The performance of the irrigation network is designed to determine the condition of the irrigation system's performance including physical functions, supporting facilities, personnel organization, and documentation. This is very important in order to monitor the function and performance of all aspects of the irrigation system. In the research of D.I Warungkiara, there are approximately 41 irrigation buildings scattered in secondary canals. The way to determine the performance of the irrigation network is done by using the ISPI (Irrigation System Performance Index) and PUPR Ministerial Regulation No. 12 of 2015. In research on irrigation performance at Warungkiara, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, the final value of the condition of the building is 8.69% of the maximum value of physical infrastructure is 9% and for the percentage to the maximum value of 96.56% where the condition of the building is in a good category, but if the condition is 90-100% of the initial state of the building, so the recommended Maintenance Operation (MP) recommendation is maintenance that is routine maintenance. In the D.I Warungkiara irrigation channel performance system, there are channel values ​​with a good percentage (G) 68%, Light Damage (LD) 22%, Moderate Damage (MD) 9%, Severe Damage (SD) 1%. From the final result, the performance of the channel and the inspection road has a weight value of 70.55%.
PEMANFAATAN PASIR BESI DAN ABU SEKAM PADI PADA CAMPURAN LASTON AC-BC
Authors: Hidayat Nurhadi
Published: July 2022

Laston AC-BC is one type of flexible pavement with a mixture of hard asphalt and well graded aggregate which is spread and compacted in a hot state at a certain temperature. The type of aggregate used consists of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate and filler, with asphalt as a binder. In order to utilize local materials, Sukabumi Regency has sufficient availability of other aggregate materials to be used in the manufacture of ac-bc laston mixtures, one of which is iron sand fine aggregate which has a fairly high silica content. The availability of iron sand is quite a lot, it is necessary to do research on the use of iron sand as fine aggregate and rice husk ash as a filler in ac-bc laston. And the research used an experimental method with the asphalt content used at 6% and then examined the Marshall characteristics. The results of this study indicate that the mixture of Laston AC-BC iron sand + rice husk ash is better than the normal Laston AC-BC, the quality of the material also greatly influences the increase in stability and flow on the performance of the road pavement.
CHEWING XYLITOL GUM ON SALIVA pH IN ISLAMIC STUDENTS
Authors: Nining Nurwahidah  , Yayah Sopianah  , Tritania Ambarwati
Published: July 2022

Saliva is one of the important factors in maintaining dental and oral health which plays a role in the protective function. The protective function is carried out by increasing the secretion of air which can be enlarged through the flow rate, volume, pH and viscosity. Chewing xylitol gum is an alternative that has been proven to be quite effective in cleaning teeth from debris and plaque, preventing periodontal disease, increasing salivary pH, and expelling saliva. Objective : This study aims to determine the effect of chewing xylitol gum on salivary pH in students in Pakuleat Hamlet, Banjarsari Village, Jatinunggal District, Sumedang Regency. This type of research is a type of clinical research with a pretest-posttest experimental design, the sampling method in this study uses a purposive sampling technique. The subjects of this study found 72 people with an age range of 12-19 years. The first saliva collection was carried out before chewing xylitol gum. The second saliva collection was carried out after the subject chewed 2 pieces of xylitol gum for ± 5 minutes. Salivary pH measurement using a pH meter. Results : The average salivary pH before chewing xylitol gum was 7.2 and before was 7.9. The T-test for the occurrence of pairs with p=0.005 (p0.05) showed an increase in salivary pH before chewing xylitol candy. Conclusion: Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that chewing xylitol gum can increase the pH of saliva.
Empirical Research on Factors Contributing Road Accident Among Bajaj Drivers in Banadir Region, Mogadishu, Somalia
Authors: Osman Hassan Mohamed , Hassan Ibrahim Abdi , Kasim Abdirashid Mohamed , Omar Omar Abdulle
Published: July 2022

This study was aimed at investigating the effects of driver’s age on road accidents among Moto Bajaj drivers in Mogadishu. The study objectives include; identifying the proportion of driver exceeding the urban driving limit, determining the relationship between driver age and accidents, determining the relationship between speed of driving and road accident, and determining the proportion of drivers who meets the legal requirements for driving. Structured questionnaires were administered to Bajaj drivers and collected 385 records from the source population of Bajaj drivers. It was conducted through a field survey of 385 Bajaj drivers in the Banadir region. The source of the population was unknown to determine the sample size, Cochrane (1977) formula was used for larger sample size determination to calculate the ideal sample size. This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from Jan to May 2022. The topic was the effects of Moto Bajaj driver’s age on road accidents in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study found that preferred driving speed; drivers who prefer to drive between 30 - 49 Km per hour accounted for 47%, drivers who preferred to drive 50 - 69 Km per hour accounted for 52%, and those who prefer to drive >70 Km per hour accounted 1%. This indicates that 53% of the Baja drivers are the potential to drive at higher speeds. The study revealed the odds for driver’s preferred speed of 50-69 km/hr were 19.116 times more likely to have an accident comparing those driving at low speed. And drivers preferring a speed of 70 km/hr are 18 times more likely to have an accident compared to others. The model correctly predicted 86.2% of cases where there was no accident and 85.9% of cases where there was an accident giving an overall percentage correct prediction rate of 86. The study recommends and provides advocacy to all concerned bodies, including the government institutions, organizations, private institutions, and decisions maker, to impose and actively engage the road safety policy and procedures, including driving age and speed limiting on certain roads in Banadir Region.
ANALYSIS OF MALFUNCTIONS IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS OF THE VEHICLE
Authors: Хо Тхич Минь , Бойко Григорий Владимирович
Published: July 2022

Проведен анализ неисправностей гидравлических тормозных систем. Выявлены основные причины изменений структурных параметров и свойств элементов гидравлических тормозных систем.

The analysis of malfunctions of hydraulic brake systems is carried out. The main reasons for changes in structural parameters and properties of elements of hydraulic brake systems are identified.
SOURCES OF FORMATION OF INVESTMENT RESOURCES
Authors: Агаев Мурат Вахаевич
Published: July 2022

Инвестиции занимают важное место в экономике и играют особую роль в товарно-денежных отношениях. Инвестиции определяют перспективу государства, региона, фирмы и являются одним из необходимых условий развития экономики в целом. В данной статье рассмотрим источники формирования ресурсов организаций: собственные, заемные и привлеченные.

Investments occupy an important place in the economy and play a special role in commodity-money relations. Investments determine the prospects of the state, region, company and are one of the necessary conditions for the development of the economy as a whole. In this article, we will consider the sources of the formation of organizations' resources: own, borrowed and attracted.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODS
Authors: Болтукаев Ислам Исаевич
Published: July 2022

Чтобы подстроиться под условия быстроразвивающегося мира, предприятиям необходимо идти в ногу со временем. Одним из таких шагов стала тенденция внедрения проектного менеджмента. Но каждое предприятие уникально и нет единой эффективной методики. В данной статье будут рассмотрены основные, популярные методики, их сильные и слабые стороны.

To adapt to the conditions of a rapidly developing world, enterprises need to keep up with the times. One of these steps was the trend of project management implementation. But every enterprise is unique and there is no single effective methodology. This article will discuss the main, popular techniques, their strengths and weaknesses.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISTANCE LEARNING PLATFORMS IN GENERAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS
Authors: Попова Ксения Владимировна , Малышева Елена Николаевна
Published: July 2022

В статье представлен анализ внедрения в общеобразовательных учреждениях онлайн платформ, которые используются педагогами для реализации образовательных программ с применением электронного обучения и дистанционных образовательных технологий. Ситуация частичного, а также периодически полного перехода школ на дистанционное обучение требует анализа ряда вопросов, необходимых для корректировки и совершенствования дистанционных образовательных технологий с учетом всего комплекса задач, стоящих перед учителем.

The article deals with the analysis of the implementation of online platforms used by teachers for educational programs with e-learning and distance learning technologies in general education institutions. The situation of partial as well as full transition of schools to distance learning requires analysis of a number of issues necessary to adjust and improve distance learning technologies taking into account the full range of tasks facing the teacher.
PROJECT LIFE CYCLE
Authors: Болтукаев Ислам Исаевич
Published: July 2022

Конкуренция на рынке постоянно растет: чтобы компания могла привлекать и удерживать клиентов, нужно подстраиваться под растущие требования аудитории, оперативно выполнять задачи и решать проблемы. Один из способов эффективно организовать работу внутри компании - проектный менеджмент. В статье будут рассмотрены основные этапы того самого жизненного цикла.

Competition in the market is constantly growing: in order for a company to attract and retain customers, it is necessary to adapt to the growing demands of the audience, to quickly complete tasks and solve problems. One of the ways to effectively organize work within the company is project management. The article will consider the main stages of that very life cycle.
THE PROBLEM OF BANKRUPTCY OF RUSSIAN COMPANIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Гурунян Татьяна Валентиновна , Ломанова Дарья Викторовна
Published: July 2022

В статье поднята актуальность проблемы банкротства российских компаний в условиях пандемии. Рассмотрены риски банкротства, виды банкротства, примеры банкротства российских компаний, роль действия Федерального закона от 26 декабря 2002 г. № 127- ФЗ «О несостоятельности (банкротстве)». Исследовательская работа содержит анализ литературных источников, статей из журналов, интернета.

The article raises the urgency of the problem of bankruptcy of Russian companies in a pandemic. The risks of bankruptcy, types of bankruptcy, examples of bankruptcy of Russian companies, the role of the Federal Law of December 26, 2002 No. 127- FZ "On insolvency (bankruptcy)" are considered. The research work contains an analysis of literary sources, articles from journals, and the Internet.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN MODERN BUSINESS
Authors: Болтукаев Ислам Исаевич
Published: July 2022

Вместе с быстроразвивающимся миром, развивается и необходимость в новациях в каждой сфере жизни, в том числе и в бизнесе. Чтобы устоять на широком рынке конкуренции, бизнесу необходимо успевать подстраиваться под современные реалии. Внедрение проектного менеджмента является одним из способов. В данной статье рассмотрен проектный менеджмент, его основные составляющие, плюсы и недостатки.

Along with the rapidly developing world, the need for innovations in every sphere of life, including business, is also developing. In order to survive in a wide market of competition, businesses need to have time to adapt to modern realities. The implementation of project management is one of the ways. This article discusses project management, its main components, pros and cons of business implementation.
PECULIARITIES OF THE CONCEPT OF THE DIGITAL FOOTPRINT IN EDUCATION
Authors: Попова Ксения Владимировна , Малышева Елена Николаевна
Published: July 2022

В статье представлен анализ такого понятия как «цифровой след», истории его развития в различных сферах жизни и специфики данного термина для образовательного процесса. Также в статье представлены основные составляющие цифрового следа в образовании: источники, направления использования обработанных данных и перспективы развития этого направления.

The article deals with the analysis of such concept as "digital footprint", the history of its development in various spheres of life and the specifics of this term for the educational process. The paper also discusses the main components of the digital footprint in education: sources, directions in the use of processed data and prospects for the development of this direction.
CONCEPTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN THE CONTEXT OF EURASIAN INTEGRATION
Authors: Вовенда Алексей Викторович
Published: July 2022

Статья посвящена рассмотрению некоторых концептов развития молодежного научно-технического сотрудничества в государствах-партнерах по Евразийскому экономическому союзу в стратегической перспективе.

The article is devoted to the consideration of some concepts development of the youth scientific and technical cooperation in the partner states of the Eurasian Economic Union in a strategic perspective.
ON THE QUESTION OF DISTANCE LEARNING IN SCHOOL: MODERN EDUCATION PLATFORMS AND DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS
Authors: Попова Ксения Владимировна , Малышева Елена Николаевна
Published: July 2022

В статье приведена классификация основных электронных ресурсов, которые используются для организации дистанционного образования в школах, по уровню контроля публикуемой информации. Представлен анализ наиболее популярных образовательных платформ и их возможности по сбору и обработке цифровых следов, оставляемых обучающими в сети Интернет, на примере «Российской электронной школы».

The article deals with the classification of the main electronic resources used to organize distance learning in schools, according to the level of control over the published information. The analysis of the most popular educational platforms and their ability to collect and process digital footprints left by learners on the Internet is presented on the example of "Russian e-school".
JUSTIFICATION OF THE NEED FOR ONLINE SELF-COACHING PROGRAM AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING CREATIVE THINKING IN ADULTS
Authors: Шорохов Алексей Сергеевич
Published: July 2022

В статье представлена актуальность развития креативного мышления как одного из ведущих факторов успешности человека средствами самокоучинга. Раскрываются понятия «креативное мышление», «самокоучинг». Значительное внимание уделяется обоснованию необходимости использовать именно самокоучинг для развития креативного мышления, а также преимущества онлайн формата программы.

The article presents the relevance of the development of creative thinking as one of the leading factors of a person's success by means of self-coaching. The concepts of "creative thinking", "self-coaching" is revealed. Considerable attention is paid to substantiating the need to use self-coaching for the development of creative thinking in adults, as well as the advantages of the online format of the program.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF STUDYING ABROAD FOR RUSSIAN STUDENTS
Authors: Елинсон Мария Альбертовна , Субхангулов Аскар Зуфарович
Published: July 2022

Статья посвящена исследованию обучения за рубежом для российских студентов. Приведены главные преимущества и недостатки обучения заграницей.

The article is devoted to the study of education abroad for Russian students. The main advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad are considered.
ABOUT THE MECHANISMS OF THE PROTECTIVE INFLUENCE OF CARNOSINE IN NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE
Authors: Трушина Элеонора Николаевна
Published: July 2022

В статье приводится краткий обзор литературы о механизмах протективного влияния карнозина при неалкогольной жировой болезни печени.

The article provides a brief review of the literature on the mechanisms of the protective effect of carnosine in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
INFRARED SENSORS AND THEIR APPLICATION
Authors: Тимербаев Артур Русланович , Буслова Надежда Сергеевна
Published: July 2022

В статье рассматривается понятия первичных преобразователей и инфракрасных датчиков, приводится их классификация, описывается принцип работы, а также область применения.

The article discusses the concepts of primary converters and infrared sensors, provides their classification, describes the principle of operation, as well as the scope of application.
HUbungan Tingkat Kecemasan Terhadap Kinerja Dosen dan Karyawan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu Di Masa New Normal Covid 19
Authors: FATSIWI NUNIK ANDARI
Published: July 2022

Corona virus desease (Covid-19) yang pertama kali ditemukan di Wuhan, Cina telah dinyatakan sebagai pandemi. WHO mencatat sebanyak 213 negara terpapar kasus Covid-19. Jumlah penambahan kasus baru terkonfirmasi positif dan jumlah kematian dalam satu hari terus mengalami peningkatan, termasuk di Provinsi Bengkulu. Tingginya angka kejadian ini menimbulkan kecemasan bagi setiap orang, termasuk dosen dan karyawan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat kecemasan dengan kinerja dosen dan karyawan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu yang bekerja di masa new normal Covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 90 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuesioner Zung Self Anxiety Rating-Scale (ZSAR-S) dan kuesioner Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ). Hasil penelitian dengan analisis Spearman Rank test menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat kecemasan dengan kinerja dosen dan karyawan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu saat bekerja di masa new normal Covid-19 dengan p-value = 0.855. Kesimpulan dari penelitian adalah tidak ada hubungan antara tingkat kecemasan dengan kinerja dosen dan karyawan Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu di masa new normal Covid-19.

Kata Kunci : Dosen, Karyawan, Kecemasan, Kinerja, New normal
KARAKTERISTIK MESIN HONDA JAZZ 2007 I-DSI
Authors: Jusnita  , Fithry Dwi Annisa , Azizi Farux
Published: July 2022

Electrinic Fuel Injection (EFI) a system that supplies fuel from the tank electronically with a mixture of air that suits fuel needs so that vehicle power remains maximum with minimal fuel consumption to produce environmentally friendly emissions. The fuel injection system is an innovation step that is being developed and applied to motor vehicles today. The purpose of the study was to find out the characteristics of the 2007 Honda Jazz I-DSI engine using the parameters of maximum torque, maximum power, average effective pressure (Brake Mean Effective Pressure) and specific fuel consumption (Specific Fuel Consumption). The method used is direct observation of the problems related to this study. Torque as the rotation of the Honda Jazz i-DSI engine shaft has a higher torque. This shows that the Honda Jazz engine has a higher torque value to improve engine performance. Effective engine power occurs at engine shaft revolutions of 1000 to 5000 rpm. The specific fuel consumption of the Honda Jazz engine has a higher specific fuel consumption value of 34.23% than the i-DSI with the PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) fuel supply system. At 3500 to 6000 rpm, the Honda Jazz i-DSI engine has a higher specific fuel consumption value compared to the PGM-FI fuel supply system. So the use of fuel using the i-DSI engine is more efficient at low revs because it uses 2 spark plugs, so combustion can be maximized. The thermis efficiency of the Honda Jazz i-DSI engine has a higher thermis efficiency value of 11.15%. Thermis efficiency rises when the engine revs up. Then it can be said that the efficiency of the thermis is directly proportional to the rotation of the engine.
Conozca y maneje la hormiga polvo de tabaco Wasmannia auropunctata en cafetales.
Authors: Constantino Luis Miguel , Gil-Palacio Zulma , Baute-Balcázar José Enrique
Published: July 2022

La hormiga polvo de tabaco se considera una plaga agrícola dado que pica a los recolectores de café, produce ceguera en especies de mamíferos domésticos y silvestres, y afecta invertebrados. Adicionalmente, esta hormiga protege a plagas dañinas a los cultivos, como insectos chupadores (escamas, áfidos, moscas blancas y cochinillas) y desplaza a otras especies de hormigas causando desequilibrio ecológico. En este Avance Técnico se presentan estas experiencias, las cuales podrán ser usadas por los caficultores de Colombia.
Qur’anic Bibliotherapy Intervention in Pregnant Women Experiencing Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: A Qualitative Exploratory Study
Authors: Dewi Inggriane Puspita , Fatmawati Ariani , Aisyah Popy Siti , Linawati Sri Lestari
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUND: The disease caused by coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) has been stated as a global epidemic by the WHO. The COVID-19 pandemic adds many risk factors to maternal mental health during the perinatal period. The impact of anxiety during pregnancy is adverse obstetric consequences such as premature birth, inadequate antenatal care, requests for elective cesarean delivery, low APGAR scores of infants, and postpartum depression. Nursing interventions to overcome anxiety can be done through spiritual and religious intervention approaches. One of the spiritual interventions for the Muslim population to improve religious coping is Qur’anic Bibliotherapy (QB) as Islamic bibliotherapy. AIM: This study aimed to explore the use of QB interventions for pregnant women experiencing anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted to explore the experience of the intervention given to the informant. The qualitative samples were ten respondents with moderate-to-severe anxiety levels. The anxiety instrument used was the Zung Anxiety Scale. RESULTS: The themes obtained from in-depth interviews with semi-structured interviews were recognizing COVID-19 and its perceived impact, the impetus for changing resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents’ role, and the benefits of QB for pregnant women in the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: QB encourages informants’ positive thinking, feeling, spiritual, and attitude patterns. QB can be used as a complementary Islamic intervention for health workers, especially nurses, in providing nursing care to Muslim patients.
Coframalaxius bletteryi gen. et sp. nov. from subterranean habitat in Southern France (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Cixiidae, Oecleini)
Authors: Le Cesne Maxime , Bourgoin Thierry , Hoch Hannelore , Luo Yang , Zhang Yalin
Published: July 2022

A new planthoppers genus and species of CixiidaeOecleini, Coframalaxius bletteryigen. nov. sp. nov. newly discovered in a cave near Nice in southern France, is described. Molecular analysis confirms the morphology-based classification of Coframalaxius as sister to Trigonocranus within the Oecleni. Several morphological characters are further discussed. A double-grasping coxo-femoral and femoro-tibial system is regarded as apomorphic for the oecline taxa and would allow the nymph to firmly grab the roots and rootlets on which it feeds or use to progress in the soil. Wing vein patterns are discussed in the Cixiidae: 1) for the forewings, Oecleini belong to the trifid type of the anterior MP branch, leading to the reinterpretation of some recently described Neotropical species, 2) for the hindwing, four connection types (U-, V-, Y- and I-types) between MP and CuA are described. Oecleini belongs to I-type with a complete fusion of MP3+4 with CuA1. Although the area where the cave is located is well-studied with respect to its regularly sampled epigean fauna for many years, the taxon is new to science, highlighting its probable completely hypogean life cycle and leading to consider Coframalaxius bletteryi as an eutroglophile species.
Divergent evolutionary pathways for aggression and territoriality in Astyanax cavefish
Authors: Espinasa Luis , Collins Emily , Ornelas García C. Patricia , Rétaux Sylvie , Rohner Nicolas , Rutkowski Jennifer
Published: July 2022

The surface morph of the Mexican tetra fish (Astyanax mexicanus) exhibits strong territoriality behavior and high levels of aggression. In contrast, the eyeless cave-adapted morph from Sierra de El Abra, México, rarely are aggressive and have totally lost the territorial behavior. These behaviors are part of what has been called the cavefish behavioral syndrome. Here, we report that several Astyanax cave populations of Sierra de Guatemala, unlike those reported for the Sierra de El Abra cave populations, display significant territoriality and aggression when confined into a reduced space. We discuss divergent evolutionary trajectories in terms of agonistic behavior for cavefish populations inhabiting different mountain ranges.
Recipientes islámicos de vidrio dorado encapsulado: evidencias en al-Andalus
Authors: Velo-Gala Almudena , Govantes-Edwards David , Duckworth Chloë N.
Published: July 2022

Dentro del repertorio de la vajilla de vidrio andalusí son escasos los testimonios que se conocen de vidrios dorados. Por este motivo, se ha procedido al análisis morfológico y comparativo de un conjunto de fragmentos, la gran mayoría inéditos, hallados en contextos arqueológicos bien documentados, concretamente de Madinat Ilbira (Granada), el arrabal noroccidental de Qurtuba (Córdoba) y el Conjunto Arqueológico de San Esteban (Murcia), con el objetivo de determinar su importancia y aportar datos sobre algunas cuestiones generales sobre su contexto y su datación. Los resultados han permitido confirmar la existencia de las dos tipologías hasta el momento conocidas, cuencos/vasos y botellas, todos ellos elaborados mediante la técnica de oro encapsulado entre dos capas de vidrio. La similitud de los diseños decorativos indicaría un origen común para todas las piezas, posiblemente, en la zona del Mediterráneo oriental. Los contextos señalan, además, un patrón de consumo en los ambientes domésticos andalusíes que abarcan una cronología entre los siglos IX-XII d. C., con una destacada presencia en la capital del califato.
Evaluating Students' Experiences of a Weekly “Hour of Code”
Authors: Koole Marguerite , Elian Kaleigh
Published: July 2022

In the winter semester of 2020 during a multimedia design and production class for pre-service teachers, the students were introduced to basic computer coding concepts such as variables, conditional statements, various expressions, logic, and syntax. For their final project, the students were asked to create an interactive instructional app using MIT App Inventor for their own future students in their teaching subjects (such as social studies, mathematics, science, and language arts). They were expected to integrate technical skills and knowledge of interface design, instructional design, and pedagogical strategies. The instructors examined exit tickets submitted at the end of each hour-of-code lesson and course evaluations at the end of the semester for evidence of threshold concepts, students' learning experiences, and motivation. This brief qualitative study provides a description of the course, coding and computational thinking processes, and the student evaluations. The paper concludes with commentary on lessons learned for teaching coding to pre-service teacher candidates.
The Landscape of Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Georgia
Authors: Gigauri Iza
Published: July 2022

After the breakdown of Soviet Communism, Georgia like other soviet republics has been transforming from administrative command economies to market economies. This transformation has caused changes in economic, social, and political domains offering new market opportunities in entrepreneurship.Yet, social entrepreneurship is still an undeveloped area. The concept aims at solving social problems and facilitates the effective implementation of Sustainable Development Goals.Through innovation and business operations social entrepreneurs contribute to the economy while addressing social issues. The paper offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of social entrepreneurship in Georgia, examines social entrepreneurship practices, analyzes the activities of social enterprises, and discusses their missions. Overall, 63 social enterprises were studied. The presented article contributes to the broad investigation of social entrepreneurship in post-soviet Georgia and paves the way for further empirical studies of the challenges and opportunities from social entrepreneurs’ perspectives.
Circulating cell adhesion molecules (sICAM-1 and sVCAM-1) and microangiopathy in diabetes mellitus
Authors: Ghonaim Mabrouk , El-Edel Rawhia
Published: July 2022

Background/Aim: Diabetic microvascular complications are not uncommon. This study was done to investigate the relationship between biochemical parameters of diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic microangiopathy and serum levels of soluble intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1) and soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1) in DM. Patients and methods: The study included 35 type-1 and 25 type-2 DM patients along with 20 age- and sexmatched healthy controls. For each studied subject, thorough clinical examination and laboratory evaluation [fasting blood sugar (FBS), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides)] were performed. The serum level of C-peptide was estimated by radioimmunoassay (RIA) while levels of sICAM-1 and sVCAM-1 were determined by ELISA. Results: A significant elevation of both sICAM-1 and sVCAM-1 was detected in both type-1 and type-2 DM patients (P<0.001), with no significant difference between the two patient groups. Levels of sICAM-1 and sVCAM-1 in patients with microangiopathy were significantly (p<0.05) higher than that of patients lacking this complication. Patients with microangiopathy had older age and longer duration of DM, but there was no difference between patients with and those without microangiopathy regarding FBS, HbA1c or lipid profile. There was no significant effect of the disease duration on sICAM-1 or sVCAM-1 levels. Moreover, there was no correlation between circulating CAMs and FBS, HbA1c, cholesterol, triglyceride or C-peptide levels. Conclusion: sICAM-1 and sVCAM-1 serum levels are elevated in DM patients and may have a role in pathogenesis of diabetic microvascular complications. They may be predictors for these complications.
Infective endocarditis after multiple rat bites in a patient with diabetic neuropathy: If not Streptobacillus moniliformis, what else should be suspected?
Authors: Ibrahim Wanis , Gehani Abdurrazzak , Eltayeb Fatima
Published: July 2022

Painless rat bites in patients with diabetic neuropathy are very rare occurrence and may result in foot ulcers, amputations, or rat bite fever. Infective endocarditis complicating rat bites are extremely rare and almost exclusively a complication of rat bite fever caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis (a common microbial flora of the rat mouth). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of Staphylococcus aureus (another common flora of rat teeth) native valve endocarditis complicating rat bite.
Sudden worsening of DRESS syndrome on tapering steroid dose with dramatic improvement on N-acetylcysteine and steroid dose escalation
Authors: Osman Afaf , Ibrahim Wanis , Khanjar Izzat , Abdulla Nabeel , Eltahir Rania , Alhamoud Eman
Published: July 2022

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) is a serious and life-threatening drug reaction characterized by fever, skin rash, peripheral eosinophilia, presence of atypical lymphocytes in peripheral blood smear, generalized lymphadenopathy and involvement of other body organs. The only agreed-upon therapy for DRESS in literature is withholding the culprit drug. There are no controlled trials on the use of steroids in this condition. Reports on the use of N-acetylcysteine in DRESS are very few. We report here a case of 36 year old female with severe DRESS that deteriorated rapidly upon tapering steroid therapy and dramatically improved on combination of pulse steroid therapy and N-acetylcysteine. This paper suggests that higher doses and gradual tapering of corticosteroid is a wise approach in treating patients with DRESS. It further emphasizes the possible beneficial role of N-acetylcysteine in this condition.
Survival after hepatectomy for metastatic colorectal cancer in the presence of resectable extrahepatic disease
Authors: Chokshi Ravi , Hatzaras Ioannis , Neff Ryan , Schmidt Carl , Brady Colin , Malhotra Lavina , Martin Edward , Bloomston Mark
Published: July 2022

Background: The presence of extrahepatic disease, bilobar disease or greater than four hepatic lesions were once considered contraindications to hepatectomy for colorectal metastases but are being reconsidered. We reviewed our experience with resection of extrahepatic disease (EHD) at the time of hepatectomy for metastatic colorectal cancer to determine the impact on perioperative and long-term outcome. Methods: The medical records of 441 patients who underwent hepatectomy for colorectal cancer metastases from 1989 to 2010 were reviewed. Demographics, clinicopathologic characteristics, and outcomes were compared between those with and without extrahepatic disease. Overall survival curves were constructed using the Kaplan Meier method and compared with the log rank test. Multivariate analysis using logistic and Cox proportional hazards regression were used to determine predictors of perioperative mortality and longterm survival, respectively. Results: Fifty-nine (13%) patients presented with EHD at the time of hepatectomy. There were no significant differences between patients with and without EHD with regard to age, gender, disease free interval, or the number and distribution of hepatic metastases. Patients with EHD were as likely to undergo complete (i.e. R0) resection as those with isolated liver metastases (59% vs. 74%. p>0.05). Perioperative mortality in the 441 patients was 2.3%. Only increasing number of liver segments resected and perioperative complications were predictive of perioperative mortality by multivariate analysis. Median overall survival was 20.5 months in patients with EHD compared to 35.2 months in patients without EHD (p<0.001). Increasing age, the presence of EHD, bilobar disease, and length of stay in the ICU were significant predictors of decreased overall survival by multivariate analysis. Conclusion: Despite similar populations, extrahepatic disease remains a poor prognostic indicator for survival after hepatectomy for colorectal metastasis. Though a low perioperative mortality coupled with median survival of 20.5 months emphasizes the potential of a curative approach to patients with traditionally incurable disease, resection of EHD should be carefully weighed. The presence of resectable extrahepatic disease should not be a contraindication to hepatectomy for colorectal metastases but should be approached cautiously due to its poor prognostic factors.
Clinical and microbiological characteristics of hand infection in female patients with Diabetes Attending University in Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Yacoubi Amel , Al-Shobaili Hani
Published: July 2022

Background: Hand infection in diabetics is a well-known problem which results in high morbidity and occasional mortality. Patients and methods: 182 cases of hand infection were collected from the Qassim University over the past two years. 114 diabetic female patients, of any type (1, 2), were included in this study. Clinical examination and culture were done. Different media were used for the isolation of aerobic, anaerobic and yeast. Results: E. coli was the most prevalent organism in diabetic patients. The isolates that were observed in decreasing order of frequency, in diabetic patients, were E. coli, S. aureus, Streptococcus beta hemolytic, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus sp., Streptococcus viridans, Enterobacter, anaerobes and yeast (Candida). In the control cases we found S.aureus in high percentage followed by Coagulase negative Staphylococcus, Enterococcus and E.coli, Streptococcus beta hemolytic, P. aeruginosa, anaerobes and in low percentage K. pneumonia and Enterobacter. Conclusions: This study demonstrates bacterial composition of diabetic's hand flora predominated by Gram negative organisms. The presence of anaerobes, and fungi is noted.
Comparison between anthropometry, ultrasonography and under water weighing for prediction of body fat and metabolic syndrome in adult Indians
Authors: Sandhu Jaspal , Esht Vandana , Shenoy Shweta , Gupta Sunil
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Obesity is a major public health problem. We evaluated the accuracy of various anthropometric variables among waist circumference (WC), waist: hip ratio (W:H), waist: height ratio (W:Ht), skin fold thickness (STs) that are used to predict body fat in obese middle age Indians. Methodology: A cross sectional study was undertaken on 51 individuals aged (30-55 years), with body mass index (BMI) of 23 or above (22 males and 29 females). Waist, hip circumference were measured by tape at specific levels. Biceps, triceps, subscapular, suprailiac and abdominal STs were measured by Harpenden calipers. Total body fat (TBF) was calculated using underwater weighing machine and intraabdominal fat (IAF) and subcutaneous body fat (SC) were estimated using ultrasonography. The status of metabolic syndrome was also determined in each subject. Result: WC showed significant association (p<0.01) with SC in both males and females. W:H ratio showed significant correlation with ultrasound measures of IAF and metabolic syndrome (p<0.01) in men. W: Ht ratio also showed significant correlation (p<0.01) with SC in both males and females and TBF in females. Conclusions: The ultrasonography measurements of IAF estimate visceral obesity and metabolic syndrome better than other anthropometric measurements and the effectiveness of other anthropometry indices requires reference to gender, TBF, IAF and SC.
A Rare Case Report of Testicular Seminomatous Mixed Germ Cell Tumor With Components of Teratoma, Embryonal Carcinoma, and Choriocarcinoma
Authors: Choksi Tejas S. , Rathod Gunvanti B. , Parmar Pragnesh B.
Published: July 2022

The tumors arising in testis are of germ cell origin in most of the cases. Approximately 95% of all testicular neoplasms reported in literature are germ cell tumors (GCTs). Nowadays, there is an increase in the incidence of testicular tumors all over the world because of unknown reasons. Mixed GCTs consisting of various combinations are generally rare. In the literature, very few cases have been reported till today with the combination of seminomatous GCT with choriocarcinoma, teratoma, and embryonal carcinoma. We want to report such a rare case to make clinicians and pathologists aware of this rare entity.
Impact of COVID-19 on educational and academic activities of health-care professionals: An international survey of doctors, dentists and nurses.
Authors: Alsaffar Hussain , Al-Saffar Haider , Ali Khadija , Aljaser Fahad , Mahdi Amar , Muhammad Manar , Alaidarous Salwa , Rbiai Najwa , Ahmed Iyad , Abdelaziz Foued , Deeb Asma
Published: July 2022

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the whole world in different levels from numerous aspects. This deadly, highly contagious viral infection has led to lockdown in many cities across the world; significantly disrupting previously planned educational activities. Objectives: We aim to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the educational and academic activities of the health care professionals practicing in different countries. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a link to an online questionnaire which was sent to doctors, dentists and nurses working in several countries using WhatsApp medical groups. The questionnaire consisted of eight questions related to the impact of COVID-19 on educational and academic activities of the health care professionals (HCPs). Results: 898 responses received from doctors (66.5%), nurses (21%) and dentist (12.5%), working in 36 countries. 66.6% of respondents think their academic activities are less than what it was before the pandemic. However, 63% of participants have attended more webinars and 58% have completed more on-line courses and e-learning sessions during the pandemic. Conclusions: COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the academic activities of HCPs. However, COVID-19 health crisis created an opportunity for enriching the educational activities through e-learning, online courses, and webinars. This experience should be utilized in the future, with more online material available.
Introduction to clinical research training - Dubai.(March-September 2020)
Authors: Mustafa Huda , Kamel Walaa
Published: July 2022

It is well known that there is a great need for research training programs in the scientific community of the MENA region. The increasing number of clinical trials conducted in the region mandates that all involved personnel undergo the necessary training to work on increasingly complex studies, ensuring adequate quality in clinical trials and adherence to international guidelines. The Introduction to Clinical Research Training program ICRT conducted in Dubai by Harvard Medical School is considered one of the leading clinical research training programs in the region with great benefits and adjustable limitations.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and neurological manifestations: A potential neuroinvasive pathogen
Authors: Rissardo Jamir , Caprara Ana
Published: July 2022

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first described in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and rapidly widespread and became a global concern. In this outbreak, a new beta coronavirus from the order Nidovirales, which has a positive sense and single-stranded RNA genome, was identified. Herein, we would like to highlight the neurological complications of the COVID-19 and the neuroinvasive potential of this virus. It is worthy of mentioning that COVID-19 mainly causes acute respiratory distress syndrome, which is one of the most common causes of death. However, the latest studies demonstrated that, in severe cases, neurological manifestations can occur.