bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 and the World with Co-Morbidities of Heart Disease, Hypertension and Diabetes
Authors: Arumugam Vijaya Anand , Thangavelu Sangeetha , Fathah Zareena , Ravindran Pavithra , Sanjeev Ann Mary Alappat , Babu Sunantha , Meyyazhagan Arun , Yatoo Mohd. Iqbal , Sharun Khan , Tiwari Ruchi , Pandey Megha Katare , Sah Ranjit , Chandra Ram , Dhama Kuldeep
Published: September 2020

Newly emerging severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has now spread across the globe in past few months while affecting 26 million people and leading to more than 0.85 million deaths as on 2nd September, 2020. Severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection increases in COVID-19 patients due to pre-existing health co-morbidities. This mini-review has focused on the three significant co-morbidities viz., heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes, which are posing high health concerns and increased mortality during this ongoing pandemic. The observed co-morbidities have been found to be associated with the increasing risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 critical illness as well as to be associated positively with the worsening of the health condition of COVID-19 suffering individuals resulting in the high risk for mortality. SARS-CoV-2 enters host cell via angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors. Regulation of crucial cardiovascular functions and metabolisms like blood pressure and sugar levels are being carried out by ACE2. This might be one of the reasons that contribute to the higher mortality in COVID-19 patients having co-morbidities. Clinical investigations have identified higher levels of creatinine, cardiac troponin I, alanine aminotransferase, NT-proBNP, creatine kinase, D-dimer, aspartate aminotransferase and lactate dehydrogenase in patients who have succumbed to death from COVID-19 as compared to recovered individuals. More investigations are required to identify the modes behind increased mortality in COVID-19 patients having co-morbidities of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. This will enable us to design and develop suitable therapeutic strategies for reducing the mortality. More attention and critical care need to be paid to such high risk patients suffering from co-morbidities during COVID-19 pandemic.
SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19: Salient Facts and Strategies to Combat Ongoing Pandemic
Authors: Sah Ranjit , Pokhrel Nayanum , Fathah Zareena , Ozaki Akihiko , Bhandari Divya , Kotera Yasuhiro , Shah Niranjan Prasad , Sigdel Shailendra , Vora Kranti Suresh , Natesan Senthil Kumar , Patel Shailesh Kumar , Tiwari Ruchi , Malik Yashpal Singh , Yatoo Mohd. Iqbal , Rodriguez-Morales Alfonso J , Dhama Kuldeep
Published: September 2020

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus – 2 (SARS-CoV-2), an emerging novel coronavirus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has now rapidly spread to more than 215 countries and has killed nearly 0.75 million people out of more than 20 million confirmed cases as of 10th August, 2020. Apart from affecting respiratory system, the virus has shown multiple manifestations with neurological affections and damaging kidneys. SARS-CoV-2 transmission mainly occurs through close contact of COVID-19 affected person, however air-borne route is also now considered as dominant route of virus spread. The virus has been implicated to have originated from animals. Apart from bats, pangolins and others being investigates to play role in transmitting SARS-CoV-2 as intermediate hosts, the recent reports of this virus infection in other animals (cats, dogs, tigers, lions, mink) suggest one health approach implementation along with adopting appropriate mitigation strategies. Researchers are pacing to develop effective vaccines and drugs, few reached to clinical trials also, however these may take time to reach the mass population, and so till then adopting appropriate prevention and control is the best option to avoid SARS-CoV-2 infection. This article presents an overview on this pandemic virus and the disease it causes, with few recent concepts and advances.
Interactions Between Acanthamoeba culbertsoni and Pathogenic Bacteria and their Inhibition by Lectin-Antibodies
Authors: Jung Suk-Yul
Published: September 2020

In this study, using pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, it was analyzed whether a polyclonal serum and a monoclonal antibody to A. culbertsoni mannose-binding protein (MBP) could inhibit its interaction. The association of the amoeba with E. coli O157:H7 was very strong at a level of over 100%, but the non-pathogenic E. coli strain was about five times lower at 22%. Pathogenic K. pnueumoniae also showed high association with amoeba by about 92% as compared with pathogenic E. coli O157:H7 and S. agalactiae. The polyclonal serum to MBP inhibited E. coli O157:H7 association to amoeba 2.5 times more than untreated E. coli O157:H7. Monoclonal antibody to MBP also inhibited bacterial association with amoeba but was not stronger than the polyclonal serum. Pathogenic E. coli O157:H7 showed about 88% invasion into amoeba and decreased about 22% as compared with associated E. coli O157:H7. Polyclonal serum to MBP inhibited about 55%, 50%, and 44% in E. coli O157:H7, K. pneumoniae and S. agalactiae, respectively. The invasion of K. pneumoniae and S. agalactiae was not high as polyclonal serum but was about 8% to 10% weaker than polyclonal serum. The pathogenic strains of K. pneumoniae and S. agalactiae showed less decrease in survival as shown at invasion than E. coli O157:H7 without antibody. This study provided the information that the pathogenic bacteria could be more interactive with A. culbertsoni trophozoites as a reservoir host than non-pathogenic E. coli, and the amoeba should interact with bacteria by the MBP lectin.
O BANCO NACIONAL DE PERFIS GENÉTICOS: UMA ANÁLISE DA EFETIVIDADE E EFICIÊNCIA
BRAZILIAN GENETIC DATABASE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY
Authors: Garrido Rodrigo Grazinoli , Costa Beatriz Rodrigues Neves da
Published: September 2020

A genética forense criminal é regulamentada no Brasil pela Lei 12.654/12. Esta determinou a elaboração e armazenagem de perfis genéticos no Banco Nacional de Perfis Genéticos (BNPG), instituído pelo Decreto 7.950/13, em dois momentos: em sede de investigação policial, quando presentes fundadas dúvidas sobre a identidade do investigado ou quando considerada essencial para as investigações; e em sede de execução penal, na qual foi estabelecida a obrigatoriedade da extração do DNA e armazenagem do perfil de alguns condenados. Assim, buscou-se analisar alguns indicadores relacionados à eficácia e eficiência do repositório no âmbito da execução penal. Tal análise foi apoiada pela interpretação da legislação, normas e relatórios do BNPG, bem como das estatísticas penitenciárias e da precificação dos serviços de obtenção de perfis genéticos.
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE AS NORMAS RELIGIOSAS E O DIREITO ESTATAL
LA RELACIÓN ENTRE NORMAS RELIGIOSAS Y LEY ESTATAL
Authors: Cavalcanti Ricardo Russell Brandão
Published: September 2020

Trata-se de investigação realizada com fito de analisar a relação existente entre as normas de âmbito religioso e o Direito Estatal. O recorte do estudo se dá principalmente no âmbito brasileiro e português e, por questões sociais e históricas, o ponto de partida é o Direito Canônico, sem prejuízo da análise de outras religiões. O trabalho começa com uma introdução e um contexto histórico do tema, em seguida aprofunda a questão do Direito e da Moral religiosa e avança para o ponto do reconhecimento das normas religiosas. Em outro momento, é feita a comparação entre o Estado Laico e o Direito de Liberdade religiosa para em seguida ser averiguada a questão da colisão entre as normas religiosas e o Direito Interno. Enfim, é realizada uma conclusão acerca das questões levantadas.
O “CONTRATO COM PESSOA A DECLARAR” NO CÓDIGO CIVIL DE 2002: ABRANGÊNCIA E APLICAÇÃO
THE “CONTRACT WITH PERSON TO DECLARE” IN THE CIVIL CODE OF 2002: SCOPE AND APLICATION
Authors: Remedio José Antonio , Oliveira Gustavo Henrique de
Published: September 2020

A pesquisa tem por objeto analisar o Contrato com Pessoa a Declarar à luz do Código Civil Brasileiro de 2002, demonstrando seu espectro de abrangência e sua utilidade no âmbito do Direito Obrigacional. Entre as inovações trazidas pelo Código Civil de 2002 em relação ao seu antecessor de 1916, em especial no que se refere à Parte Geral do Direito das Obrigações, constatam-se a consagração dos princípios da função social do contrato e da boa-fé objetiva, bem como a inserção do Contrato com Pessoa a Declarar, contrato esse fruto principalmente da influência dos sistemas português e italiano. O Contrato com Pessoa a Declarar representa uma cláusula inserida no contrato celebrado entre as partes, por meio da qual uma das partes se reserva o direito de indicar outra pessoa, que assumirá a posição do denominado estipulante, ou seja, o eleito adquire os direitos e as obrigações provenientes do contrato. O método utilizado é o hipotético-dedutivo, com base na legislação, doutrina e jurisprudência. Conclui que o Contrato com Pessoa a Declarar previsto no Código Civil de 2002, embora não tenha sido definido expressamente na legislação, possui ampla e franca aplicabilidade no Direito Brasileiro.
EVOLUÇÃO DO PRONAF NO TERRITÓRIO RURAL DO VALE DO TAQUARI/RS (2012-2017)
Authors: Zanetti Cândida , Kolchinski Eliane Maria , Siebeneichler Tatiane Jéssica , Biondo Elaine
Published: September 2020

Considerando a importância da agricultura familiar para o desenvolvimento local e regional, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar a evolução e acesso aos recursos do PRONAF pelos agricultores familiares no Território Rural do Vale do Taquari, no período de 2012 a 2017. O estudo envolveu o Núcleo de Extensão em Desenvolvimento Territorial e realizou-se o levantamento do número e área dos estabelecimentos agropecuários familiares e não familiares no território; número de Declarações de Aptidão ao PRONAF (DAPs); número de contratos e montante de recursos do PRONAF liberados. Os dados mostraram redução significativa no número de contratos do PRONAF entre 2012 e 2017, impactando diretamente no montante de crédito liberado aos agricultores familiares. Os recursos do custeio foram aplicados principalmente, na bovinocultura de leite e produção de milho. O PRONAF possibilitou o acesso a recursos por produtores que historicamente estavam excluídos das políticas de crédito rural e tem sido importante para a reprodução social e a manutenção dos agricultores nos espaços rurais.
PRONAF NOS TERRITÓRIOS DA CIDADANIA DA BAHIA NOS GOVERNOS INSTITUÍDOS ENTRE 1999 E 2018
Authors: Cerqueira Cristiane Aparecida de , Jesus Clesio Marcelino de , Pinheiro Lessí Inês Farias
Published: September 2020

O crédito rural e o Pronaf foram instituídos pelo governo federal para apoiar o meio rural, enquanto os Territórios da Cidadania (TCs) foram criados para promover desenvolvimento rural em áreas com elevada presença de agricultores familiares. Neste período vários governos foram constituídos no Brasil, cada um com planos voltados ao meio rural conforme sua visão de Estado. Assim sendo, o trabalho analisa o acesso ao Pronaf nos nove TCs do estado da Bahia entre 1999 e 2018. Para tanto, a metodologia envolveu a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, tendo como fonte o Banco Central do Brasil (Bacen) e o Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). Os dados foram analisados por meio da estatística descritiva e do método comparativo, compreendendo o período entre o segundo mandato de Fernando Henrique Cardoso (FHC) e o segundo mandato de Dilma Roussef/Temer, cujos Planos Plurianuais revelam divergências ideológicas. Considerando os cinco governos, de modo geral, os valores dos contratos são baixos, existem significativas discrepâncias nos valores e nos números de contrato entre os territórios, e os TCs mais contemplados foram Semiárido Nordeste II, Velho Chico, Sisal e Sertão do São Francisco. Maior volume de recursos Pronaf deveria estar disponível aos Territórios Irecê, Chapada Diamantina e Itaparica, de elevada participação da agricultura familiar; diferente do Território Litoral Sul, que teve grande acesso aos recursos do Pronaf.
TENTATIVAS DE INCLUSÃO DA AGRICULTURA DE BASE ECOLÓGICA NO PRONAF: DO OTIMISMO DAS LINHAS DE CRÉDITO VERDE AO SONHO FRUSTRADO DO I PLANAPO
Authors: Aquino Joacir Rufino de , Gazolla Marcio , Schneider Sergio
Published: September 2020

O objetivo deste artigo é analisar os principais avanços e limites das linhas de financiamento do Programa Nacional de Fortalecimento da Agricultura Familiar (PRONAF) criadas para apoiar a agricultura familiar de base ecológica no Brasil. Para tanto, recorre-se a uma revisão de parte selecionada da literatura produzida sobre o tema, bem como a sistematização de dados secundários sobre o desempenho das operações realizadas de 2004 a 2015, focalizando especialmente o período de abrangência do primeiro Plano Nacional de Agroecologia e Produção Orgânica (I PLANAPO). Em linhas gerais, o trabalho mostra que as chamadas “linhas de crédito verde” do PRONAF representaram uma inovação institucional importante, ocupando um lugar de destaque na agenda de prioridades do I PLANAPO, mas mantiveram uma posição marginal na política de crédito do programa, que continua apoiando majoritariamente a modernização da agricultura familiar e apresenta-se ainda muito distante das diretrizes de um sistema alimentar ambientalmente sustentável. Além disso, argumenta-se que os instrumentos inovadores que foram criados para financiar a agricultura familiar ecológica obtiveram um baixo desempenho operacional devido a problemas no seu desenho normativo e a persistência de entraves relacionados à sua operacionalização em nível municipal, onde as políticas públicas pensadas em Brasília ganham vida a partir da ação concreta dos atores locais.
HISTÓRICO, CARACTERIZAÇÃO E DINÂMICA RECENTE DO PRONAF – PROGRAMA NACIONAL DE FORTALECIMENTO DA AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR
Authors: Schneider Sergio , Cazella Ademir Antonio , Mattei Lauro Francisco
Published: September 2020

Nesse artigo discutiu-se a importância e a trajetória do Programa Nacional de Fortalecimento da Agricultura Familiar (Pronaf), criado no ano de 1996. Após fazer uma breve discussão sobre o processo histórico de lutas das organizações dos trabalhadores rurais em prol de uma política agrícola específica para esse segmento social, analisou-se os objetivos e as principais características operacionais do programa, as mudanças institucionais que estavam em curso e o desempenho em termos de recursos financeiros destinados aos agricultores familiares até aquele momento. Dentre as principais conclusões, destacou-se que o programa possibilitou o acesso ao crédito rural a um grande número de agricultores familiares que não estavam inseridos no mercado financeiro, ao mesmo tempo em que o programa ganhou capilaridade nacional, estando presente em todas as regiões do país. Além disso, algumas distorções observadas precisariam ser continuamente corrigidas para que o programa cumprisse na íntegra todas as suas finalidades.
The slate-vote system as a mechanism to mitigate the risk of self-dealing transactions via RPTs
Authors: Cappellieri Francesca
Published: September 2020

Many corporate scandals shed new light on the risks associated with related party transaction (RPT), increasing the suspicious attitude and the negative perceptions that generally accompany these operations. In particular, in a high ownership concentration
setting – as the Italian market – RPTs could be used by majority shareholders to tunnel resources, stimulating an undue appropriation of private benefits of control to the detriment of minority shareholders (self-dealing transactions). This paper contributes to the existing literature, analysing the slate-vote system’s impact on the risks related to RPTs that pursue opportunistic purposes. The study aims to investigate the role that this corporate governance mechanism plays on the strictness of procedures and transparency of RPT disclosure, in the Italian institutional setting. More specifically, it identifies the anti-tunneling tools to protect minority shareholders aimed to prevent harmful transactions (ex-ante screening mechanism) and monitor the quality of RPT information conveyed to the market (ex-post screening mechanism). The analysis of an explanatory Italian case study offers an opportunity to gather evidence on the costs of these transactions and the role of minorities in fairness and transparency of the RPT procedure.
In the Nick of Time: Performance-Based Compensation and Proactive Responses to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Authors: Durrant Jon , Gong James Jianxin , Howard Jennifer
Published: September 2020

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) introduced two major changes that may influence executive compensation: (1) reducing corporate tax rates from 35 to 21 percent, and (2) eliminating the performance-based pay exception in Section 162(m). These changes provide incentives to maximize deductible compensation expense in 2017, before the TCJA goes into effect. Consistent with our expectation, we find that the increase in CEO bonus and stock option compensation is significantly greater in 2017 relative to prior years. Our difference-in-differences results are consistent with the tax rate reduction driving the bonus increase and the repeal of the performance-based exception leading to the increase in CEO stock options. The TCJA also changed the definition of covered employees to include the CFO. We find weak evidence for abnormal increases in CFO performance-based compensation. Overall, our findings suggest that firms responded to the TCJA in the period before it was effective.
Postoperative Pain Management in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Authors: Katagiri Norika , Sakai Ryutaro , Izutsu Takashi , Kawana Hiromasa , Sugino Shigekazu , Kido Kanta
Published: September 2020

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract including ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease. Pain management can be challenging in patients with IBD because there are limitations on the use of analgesics. Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is not recommended in patients with IBD because there is risk of relapse of IBD and an overall increase in disease activity. Opioids, although frequently used for treating severe acute pain, can have additional risks and complications in patients with IBD such as ileus, toxic megacolon, and narcotic bowel syndrome. Furthermore, little information is available in the literature on pain management in these patients undergoing noncolorectal surgery. This report describes 2 patients with UC in whom postoperative pain following oral and maxillofacial surgery was managed by intravenous patient-controlled analgesia with pentazocine. Apart from the development of acute dystonia in 1 case that was likely due to the use of droperidol for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting, postoperative pain was well controlled by pentazocine in both patients without any complications or UC exacerbations.
Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency Considerations: A Case Study
Authors: Cornelius Bryant W. , Jacobs Todd M.
Published: September 2020

Pseudocholinesterase deficiency, sometimes called butyrylcholinesterase deficiency, is a rare disorder in which the neuromuscular blocking drugs succinylcholine and mivacurium cannot be metabolized properly in the blood plasma. This disorder can either be acquired as a result of certain comorbidities or it can be inherited genetically. Anesthesia providers must understand the pathophysiology of pseudocholinesterase deficiency and be prepared to safely and effectively manage patients who show signs and symptoms consistent with the disorder after the use of the indicated neuromuscular blocking drugs. This article summarizes the pharmacologic and physiologic data relevant to understanding the basic pathophysiology associated with pseudocholinesterase deficiency and illustrates a case study of a young woman suspected of having the disorder after a prolonged delay in emergence from general anesthesia.
TRADISI SAMPI GERUMBUNGAN DI DESA KALIASEM, KECAMATAN BANJAR, KABUPATEN BULELENG, BALI (PEMERTAHANAN DAN PEMANFAATANNYA SEBAGAI RANCANGAN BUKU SUPLEMEN BAHAN AJAR IPS SMP)
Authors: Sari I Gusti Ayu Ratna
Published: September 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui (1) Sistem permainan Sampi Gerumbungan (2) latar belakang pemertahanan tradisi Sampi Gerumbungan oleh masyarakat Desa Kaliasem,(3) Pemanfaatan hasil penelitian tentang Sampi Gerumbungan sebagai rancangan buku suplemen bahan ajar IPS SMP. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif. Lokasi penelitian ini adalah di Desa Kaliasem, Kecamatan Banjar, Buleleng. Informan ditentukan dengan teknik purposive sampling dan snowball sampling. Uji validitas data dilakukan dengan metode triangulasi sumber dan triangulasi metode. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa, (1) Sampi Gerumbungan telah ada jauh sebelum tahun 1910-an dan petani Sampi Gerumbungan terorganisasi dalam kelompok yang disebut baga. Perlengkapan yang digunakan yaitu uga, lampit, penyelah, penanggu, pot, kober, rumbing, badong, keroncongan, dan gelang sapi; (2) alasan pemertahanan Sampi Gerumbungan adalah karena faktor fungsional sebagai sarana naur sangi, identitas budaya Buleleng dan sarana hiburan serta faktor ekonomi; (3) hasil penelitian ini dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai buku suplemen bahan ajar IPS SMP karena mengandung nilai-nilai karakter seperti nilai religius, kejujuran, toleransi, disiplin, kreativitas, semangat kebersamaan, cinta tanah air, menghargai prestasi, persahabatan, cinta damai, peduli lingkungan, sosial dan tanggung jawab. Kata Kunci: Sampi Gerumbungan, pemertahanan tradisi, buku suplemen, nilai karakter
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Creatif Problem Solving untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Teknologi Layanan Jaringan Materi Ragam Aplikasi Komunikasi Data
Authors: Bahrudin Johan
Published: September 2020

Penggunaan model pembelajaran ceramah pada mata pelajaran teknologi layanan jaringan mengakibatkan siswa kurang aktif dan hasil belajar siswa rendah. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut diadakan penelitian dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Creative Problem Solving untuk meningkatkan keaktifan dan pemahaman siswa dalam pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis ada dan tidaknya peningkatan keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang dilakukan sebanyak dua siklus. Tiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Indikator keberhasilan yang ditetapkan yaitu rata-rata skor tingkat keaktifan siswa mencapai ≥75% dan persentase ketuntasan klasikal siswa di kelas mencapai ≥75%. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa ada peningkatan keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa, hal ini terbukti dari persentase ketuntasan siswa secara klasikal dari pra siklus yang hanya sebesar 22% meningkat menjadi 63% pada siklus I dan kembali meningkat pada siklus II mencapai 88%, sedangkan persentase hasil pengamatan keaktifan siswa pada siklus I mencapai 67% kemudian naik pada siklus II menjadi 83%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa setelah diterapkan model pembelajaran Creative Problem Solving (CPS) mata pelajaran perakitan komputer kompetensi dasar memahami prosedur bongkar pasang komputer dan menyajikan hasil bongkar pasang komputer.
PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH BERBASIS REPRESENTASI MULTIPEL PADA MATERI KESETIMBANGAN KIMIA TERHADAP EFIKASI DIRI SISWA
Authors: Tima Maria Tensiana , Sutrisno Hari
Published: September 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efikasi diri siswa pada penerapan model pembelajaran pemecahan masalah berbasis representasi multipel dengan model pembelajaran pemecahan masalah pada materi kesetimbangan kimia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuasi eksperimen dengan Posttest Only Design. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah dua kelas siswa kelas XI MIPA pada salah satu SMA di Yogyakarta yang diambil menggunakan teknik Purposive sampling. Kelas eksperimen (26 siswa) diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran pemecahan masalah berbasis representasi multipel sedangkan kelas kontrol (24 siswa) diajarkan dengan model pembelajaran pemecahan masalah. Terdapat perbedaan efikasi diri siswa antara penerapan model pembelajaran pemecahan masalah berbasis representasi  multipel dengan model pembelajaran pemecahan masalah pada materi kesetimbangan kimia. Siswa pada kelas yang diterapkan model pembelajaran pemecahan masalah berbasis representasi multipel memiliki skor efikasi diri yang lebih baik daripada siswa pada kelas yang diterapkan model pembelajaran pemecahan
PENGEMBANGAN PEMBELAJARAN BERDASARKAN MASALAH PADA MATA KULIAH KIMIA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENGUASAAN KONSEP MAHASISWA
Authors: Priska Melania -
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengembangan pembelajaran berdasarkan masalah  pada mata kuliah kimia untuk meningkatkan penguasaan konsep mahasiswa. Jenis penelitian adalah pengembangan dengan nonequivalent control group design. Sampel dalam penelitian adalah mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi semester 2, Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Flores. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah tes penguasaan konsep. Data diolah dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, dan uji-t. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikansi uji normalitas dan uji homogenitas >0,05, dan nilai signifikansi uji-t <0,05. Hal ini membuktikan pengembangan pembelajaran berdasarkan masalah dapat meningkatkan penguasaan konsep mahasiswa pada mata kuliah kimia materi larutan.
Use of Youtube as Educational Tool among Medical Students of College of Medicine at Qassim University
Authors: Alghaith Bader Khalid , Alnughaymishi Abdullah Saleh , AlHarbi Dr. Muslet
Published: September 2020

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate how many medical students depends on YouTube medical videos as resources of their medical knowledge. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample and validated questionnaires were distributed to medical students anonymously from the students on the medical college of Qassim University in Saudi Arabia. The study includes all male medical students and excludes the females medical students and staff members. The total number of medical students is 191 students. Results: Up to 95.3% (n= 182) of the total sample use YouTube in their education. The majority of them believe that the medical videos more understandable compared to the written lectures. Also, many students usually sharing medical videos with their colleagues. In addition, around 70% of students think that YouTube medical videos help in relating basic and clinical sciences together. Conclusion: Today social media have very important role in learning and YouTube one of the most important and effective websites in learning especially in medical field. But still the students need a specific website for medical videos under the organization of specialized tutors. In addition, medical colleges need to encourage social media usage in education.
High-stakes testing policy and English language teaching: Voices of the leftovers
Authors: Romios Laser , Ashadi Ashadi , Purbani Widyastuti
Published: September 2020

High-stakes testing has been controversial in many countries for several impacts and reasons surrounding its implementation. Teachers’ voices should be heard for well-rounded education policy. This study aims to investigate the voices of English teachers on the impacts of the national exam (NE) towards English language teaching at junior high schools (JHS) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is a qualitative study involving three private JHSs and three state JHSs, chosen according to their NE-based ranks: low, mediocre, and high performing – for inclusive representation. The subjects are six English teachers from six JHSs. The data were collected through interviews and analyzed using the analysis model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana, following the steps of data condensation, data categorization, data display, data interpretation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings show that NE leads to low order thinking skills, digresses from the goals of curriculum 2013, prioritizes only knowledge, focuses on English passive skills, induces favoritism between teachers, and disables teachers to vary their teaching strategies. Teachers’ involvement in education policy is necessary, and they are generally in favor of the NE abolishment plan. The implication of this study calls for implementing teachers' coping mechanism in transitioning from NE to the newly proposed assessment.
PEMBERDAYAAN REMAJA BERBASIS MASJID (Studi Terhadap Remaja Masjid di Labuh Baru Barat)
Authors: Aslati Aslati , Silawati Silawati , Sehani Sehani , Nuryanti Nuryanti
Published: September 2020

Tujuan dari Pemberdayaan Remaja Masjid adalah untuk menggali sumberdaya remaja yang lahir dari program-program yang berbasis Masjid agar terwujud remaja yang berakhlak mulia dan Qurani.Istilah Remaja Masjid tidak asing bagi umat Islam di Indonesia.Remaja Masjid adalah organisasi yang mewadahi aktivitas remaja muslim dalam memakmurkan Masjid, yang berorientasi pada aktivitas kemasjidan, keislaman, keilmuan, keremajaan dan keterampilan, organisasi ini dapat memberikan kesempatan bagi anggotanya mengembangkan diri sesuai bakat dan kreativitas mereka di bawah pembinaan Pengurus/Ta’mir Masjid.Metode pemberdayaan adalah Participatory Action Research (PAR). Hasil dari kegiatan pemberdayaan adalah Remaja diajak untuk mengembangkan diri melalui Pelatihan kepemimpinan dan Organisasi serta mengaplikasikan program yang sudah dirancang seperti pengembangan usaha ekonomi kreatif berbasis kerajinan tangan dan dijual di  warung-warung, swalayan, sekolah-sekolah.
ANALISIS MODEL PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Yefni Yefni
Published: September 2020

Pemberdayaan masyarakat miskin belakangan ini mengalami berbagai problem. Diantara beberapa problem tersebut, salah satunya ialah belum adanya realisasi program pemberdayaan. Tujuan penelitian untuk a). Menjelaskan proses pemberdayaan. b). Menjelaskan output pemberdayaan. c). Menjelaskan model pemberdayaan. d). Menjelaskan kelebihan dan kekurangan model pemberdayaan. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif, pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi terlibat, wawancara dan peninjauan dokumen. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan proses pemberdayaan melalui pelaksanaan pelatihan: pertama, pelaksanaan pelatihan mengalami kendala yang signifikan. Hal ini terlihat dari: a). Proses penyadaran diganti dengan perekrutan peserta oleh pemerintah setempat. b). Proses transformasi secara kolektif, tetapi efisiensi waktu pelatihan kurang tepat. c). Proses advokasi belum dilakukan. Kedua, metode yang digunakan kurang menjawab permasalahan, peserta hanya mendapatkan penataan dan pengalaman baru. Ketiga, materi pelatihan dipaksakan, terlihat pada setting program pelatihan tanpa memahami permasalahan masyarakat. Kemudian output pelatihan belum mencapai tujuan. Terlihat pada kondisi peserta tidak berubah prapelatihan dan pascapelatihan serta belum dilakukan pendampingan. Seterusnya model pemberdayaan menggunakan model community depelopmen.Selanjutnya kelebihan dan kekurangan model pemberdayaan Pertama,efisiensi waktu pelatihan yang dilematis. Kedua, paradigma pemberdayaan menyamaratakan kriteria kemiskinan. Ketiga, metode pemberdayaan tidak memperhitungkan perbedaan masyarakat. Keempat, materi pelatihan dipaksakan tanpa memperhatikan masalah dan kebutuhan masyarakat. Kelima, program pemberdayaan tidak berkelanjutan.
PEMBERDAYAAN KARANG TARUNA DESA RAKIT MELALUI KEGIATAN BUDIDAYA DAN PENGOLAHAN SAYURAN ORGANIK
Authors: Sarno Sarno
Published: September 2020

AbstrakTujuan penelitian adalah mengkaji kegiatan pemberdayaan pada karang taruna Desa Rakit tentang budidaya dan pengolahan sayuran organik yang mengarah pada peningkatan usaha ekonomi produktif. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data yang dilakukan melalui kegiatan wawancara, pencatatan,kegiatan observasi yaitu pengumpulan data dengan cara melakukan pengamatan secara langsung terhadap obyek kegiatan. Jenis data yang dikumpulkan adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Hasil penelitian sebagai berikut; (a) para pengurus dan anggota fokus pada kegiatan pengembangan potensi dan penggalian kemampuan secara terarah pada upaya peningkatan keterampilan dibidang kewirausahaan, peningkatan pengetahuan teknik budidaya dan pengolahan sayuran organik secara baik dan benar; (b) Pemberdayaan karang taruna dilakukan melalui kegiatan pendidikan yang diimplementasikan dalam kegiatan penyuluhan, pemberian materi dan penjelasan materi tentang pentingnya organik, teknik budidaya dan pengolahan sayuran organik, kemudian melalui kegiatan pelatihan tentang pembuatan media tanam, teknik penanaman, pemeliharaan tanaman, panen dan pengolahan sayuran organik serta kegiatan pendampingan berkelanjutan tentang kewirausahaan dan  peningkatan usaha ekonomi produktif.Kata kunci: Karang Taruna, Budidaya, Sayuran, Organik AbstractThe purpose of this study is to examine the empowerment activities of the Rakit Village youth organizations on the cultivation and processing of organic vegetables that lead to increased productive economic endeavors. The method used is descriptive. Data collection methods are carried out through interviews, recording, observation activities, namely data collection by directly observing the object of activity. The type of data collected is primary data and secondary data. The results of the study are as follows; (a) management and members focus on developing potentials and exploring capabilities in an effort to improve skills in the field of entrepreneurship, increasing knowledge of cultivation techniques and processing of organic vegetables properly and correctly; (b) Youth empowerment is carried out through educational activities implemented in extension activities, providing material and explaining material about the importance of organic, organic vegetable cultivation and processing techniques, then through training activities on making planting media, planting techniques, plant maintenance, harvesting and processing organic vegetables and sustainable assistance activities on entrepreneurship and the promotion of productive economic ventures.Keywords: Youth Organization, Aquaculture, Vegetables, Organic
PEMBERDAYAN KARAKTER DAN PENGEMBANGAN SKILL SANTRI MELALUI PENDIDIKAN KHATIL QUR,AN
Authors: Ginda Ginda
Published: September 2020

AbstrakKajian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman, persepsi dan skill santri, melalui kegiatan pemberdayaan dengan pendidikan khatil qur’an. PAR (participatory Action Research)  digunakan sebagai basis metode kegiatan, yakni memanfaatkan tehnik-tehnik PAR yang mengacu pada langkah-langkah dari model PAR University of Cambridge. Hasil yang diperoleh, terdapat perubahan, pemahaman dan persepsi positif  santri terhadap khatil qur’an, dan kondisi seperti menjadi dasar bagi penguatan karakater dan pengembangan skill santri dalam khatil qur’an melalui proses pembelajaran. Kata Kunci : Pemberdayaan,Karakter, skill, khatil qur’an.  Abstrac This study aims to improve students' understanding, perceptions and skills, through empowerment activities by  Qur’anic khatil  education. Participatory Action Research (PAR) is used as the basis for the activity method, which utilizes PAR techniques that refer to the steps of the University of Cambridge PAR model.The results obtained, there are changes, understanding and positive perceptions of students of the Qur'anic Khatil, and conditions such as being the basis for strengthening character and the development of students' skills in the Quranic Khatil through the learning process.               Keywords  : Empowerment, Character, skill, qur’anic khatil
UPAYA PENGURUS USAHA EKONOMI DESA SIMPAN PINJAM DALAM MEMBERDAYAKAN MASYARAKAT DI DESA NUSANTARA JAYA KABUPATEN INDRAGIRI HILIR
Authors: Arifin Zainal , Muhlasin Muhlasin
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan menggali upaya pengela Usaha Ekonomi Desa Simpan Pinjam dalam memberdayakan masyarakat di Desa Nusantara Jaya Kabupaten Indragiri Hilir. Pemberdayaan ini memiliki target peningkatan pendapatan dan kesejahteraan berdasarkan kekuatan ekonomi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Usaha Ekonomi Desa Simpan Pinjam produktif dalam memberikan bimbingan dan penyuluhan bagi anggotanya. Mereka berkoordinasi dengan lembaga perbankan dalam simpan pinjam. Pengelola juga memberikan pelatihan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan masyarakat dalam membuat buku kas dan memberikan jalan untuk pencairan dana.
Normality Testing for Vectors on Perceptron Layers
Authors: Karaki Youmna Shawki , Kaubasa Halina , Ivanov Nick
Published: September 2020

Designing optimal topology of network graph is one of the most prevalent issues in neural network applications. Number of hidden layers, number of nodes in layers, activation functions, and other parameters of neural networks must suit the given data set and the prevailing problem. Massive learning datasets prompt a researcher to exploit probability methods in an attempt to find optimal structure of a neural network. Classic Bayesian estimation of network hyperparameters assumes distribution of specific random parameters to be Gaussian. Multivariate Normality Analysis methods are widespread in contemporary applied mathematics. In this article, the normality of probability distribution of vectors on perceptron layers was examined by the Multivariate Normality Test. Ten datasets from University of California, Irvine were selected for the computing experiment. The result of our hypothesis on Gaussian distribution is negative, ensuring that none of the set of vectors passed the criteria of normality.
An Indirect Estimator of Speed for a DC Motor Embedded in an Automotive Combustion Engine
Authors: Bressan Paulo , Da Costa Cesar
Published: September 2020

This paper develops an estimator of speeds indirect for a DC motor embedded in an electrical water pump installed in internal combustion engines. The benefit of this technique is that the estimation framework doesn't require a dynamometer or machine-like coupling. The test results were based on the Motor Current Signal Analysis (MCSA) technique that is commonly used in an AC motor and has a great performance for measuring the rotational speed of electric motors. Two tests were used, one with DC motors using a dynamometer to validate the indirect reading of the rotation and another using the indirect estimator of speed developed in this work. This technique had positive results, regardless of the type of current sensor used. The preliminary outcomes from a research center model were introduced to justify the practicality of the proposed estimator of speed.
Ecological Survey of Man-Biting Mosquitoes in Nnewi Metropolis South-East Nigeria
Authors: Ekwebene Onyeka Chukwudalu , Ogbuagu Chukwuanugo N. , Ononye Benjamin Uzonna , Orji Angela E.
Published: September 2020

The survey on the ecology of man-biting mosquitoes in Nnewi was undertaken between April and June 2019. Larval stages of mosquitoes were sampled from gutters, used discarded tyres, plastic containers, water pots, clean ground water pools, plantain and banana plants axils and dirty ground water pools using ladle, sieves and bowels. Indoor biting and resting mosquitoes were collected using pyrethrum knockdown collection method (PKC) while outdoor biting mosquitoes were collected using human being volunteer as baits and collectors. Two hundred and two (202) mosquitoes comprising of four mosquito speciesnamely; Aedesaegypt36(17.8%), Culexquinquefasciatus 43 (21.3%), Culextrigripes 16 (7.9%) andAedesalbopictus 107 (53.0%) was the highest larva to be collected. A total of sixty-eight (68) mosquitoes collected as adult made up of two speciesCulexquinquefasciatus 64 (94.1%) and Anopheles gambiae 4 (5.9%) were collected indoors. Culexquinquefasciatus 64 (94.1%) constituted the highest percentage of indoor biting and resting mosquito species. One hundred and fifty-two (152) mosquitoes comprising of four species; Aedesaegypti 51(33.6%), Aedesalbopictus 96 (63.2%), Aedesleuteocephalus 2 (1.3%) and Culexquinquefasciatus 3 (2.0%) were collected as outdoor biting mosquitoes. Aedesaegyptiwas the commonest outdoor biting mosquitoes in the community. One hundred and forty-three (143) mosquitoes were collected with ovitrap, Aedesalbopictus (41.9%), Eretmapoditeschyrysogaster 2(1.4%) and Aedeaegypti81(56,6%) been the highest collected.
Rancang Bangun Rpm-Meter Sepeda Motor Injeksi dengan Sensor Induksi
Authors: Septiandes Andri , Lapisa Remon , Putra Dwi Sudarno
Published: September 2020

This research is about design of RPM meter. The purpose of this design research is to explain the process of designing and manufacturing and testing RPM meter with Arduino Uno microcontroller and as a refinement of the previous tool which has been found but still using cable to connecting on the object . In addition, this study also serves as a solution to the problems that researchers find in the field regarding the ineffective measuring process. This type of research is level 3 research, researchers research and test to develop existing products. The object of this research is injection motorcycle. Based on the research, it can be concluded that after doing measurements at idle rotation up to 8000 RPM which are carried out in stages and tested as 5 times the testing phase, so that the percentage error is worth 1.6% and the accuracy is 98.4%.

Penelitian ini membahas tentang rancang bangun RPM. Tujuan penelitian rancang bangun ini adalah menjelaskan proses perancangan dan pembuatan serta menguji RPM meter dengan mikrokontroler  Arduino Uno dan sebagai penyempurnaan dari alat sebelumnya yang sudah ditemukan namun masih menggunakan kabel untuk menghubungkan ke objek ukur. Selain itu penelitian ini berfungsi sebagai solusi atas permasalahan yang peneliti temukan dilapangan mengenai proses ukur yang kurang efektif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan level 3, peneliti meneliti dan menguji untuk mengembangkan produk yang telah ada. Objek penelitian ini adalah sepeda motor injeksi. Berdasarkan penelitian yang dilaksanakan dapat disimpulkan bahwa setelah melakukan penggukuran dari putaran idle sampai pada putaran 8000 RPM yang dilakukan secara bertahap-tahap dan diuji sebanyak 5 kali pengujian pertahapnya,sehingga di dapatlah nilai persentase erornya senilai 1.6% dan nilai akurasinya sebesar 98.4 %.
ERRORS IN USING PREPOSITIONS: AN ANALYSIS ON ENGLISH FRESHMEN MAJORING ON LITERATURE AT UNIVERSITAS NEGERI PADANG IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2019
Authors: Nentis Nentis , Syafei An Fauzia Rozani
Published: September 2020

The research was aimed at analyzing the English department students errors in using prepositions. The subject of this research was the the freshmen of English Department majoring on literature in academic year 2019. Out of 103 students, 31% of them were choosen to be a sample by using simple random technique. The data had been gathered by using gap-filling test. The results of the data analysis show that from 1240 answers in the test, there were 796 errors made by the students. The errors included 184 (59%) errors prepositions of time, 213 (69%) errors in prepositions of place, 236 (76%) errors prepositions of direction/movement and 163 (52%) errors other kinds of prepositions. In addition, related to the cause of errors, it was the target language that mostly causes the students commit errors (intralingual errors). Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the freshmen of English students commit 64% total of errors in using prepositions and the errors itself mostly are due to the students’ lack ability in grammatical.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY AND SPEAKING ABILITY AT GRADE 8 OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Putri Aulia , Refnaldi Refnaldi
Published: September 2020

This research aimed to find out the correlation between students’ vocabulary mastery and speaking ability at grade 8 of SMP Negeri 26 Padang. This research was quantitative research which used correlational technique design. The sample of the research was 30 students of grade eight selected by clustering sampling. The instruments used in the research were vocabulary test and speaking test. Vocabulary test consisted of 50 questions of multiple choices, and speaking test in the form of role play. The research data were in the form of interpretation of students’ vocabulary and speaking test results, and their correlation. Based on data analysis, it was found that students’ vocabulary mastery and speaking ability were fair. They were proved by the mean score 65 for vocabulary mastery and 68 for speaking ability. Moreover, there was strong correlation between students’ vocabulary mastery and speaking ability. It was shown by the rvalue = 0,703.
STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN UNDERSTANDING DANGLING MODIFIERS AT UNIVERSITAS NEGERI PADANG
Authors: Putri Humaira Utami , Fatimah Sitti
Published: September 2020

Dangling modifiers is a problem in sentence structure where there is a mismatch between what the writer or speaker means and what the reader or listener means. This problem will certainly cause a misunderstanding. This study aimed to determine the ability of students to understand dangling modifiers and find out the types of dangling modifiers that were most frequently answered incorrectly by students. This research is a descriptive quantitative study. The population of this study was 35 students from K-2017 English Language Education. Samples were taken using the stratified cluster sampling method. Data were collected through grammar test. The data were given a general score and each part of the test is designed to determine students' ability in understanding dangling modifiers. It was found that the ability of third-year students to understand dangling modifiers was poor because the average score was 49. To find out the type of dangling modifiers that were most answered incorrectly, each answer error in each type of dangling modifiers would be added so that found 55% errors in dangling elliptical clause type. It can be concluded that students need to be aware of logic and illogical sentences (dangling modifiers).
The Influence of Organizational Climate on Employee Organizational Commitment with Organizational Justice as a Variable of Mediation in PT. Harry Tridarma
Authors: Danil Danil , Syahrizal Syahrizal , Zona Mega Asri
Published: September 2020

Tujuan dan kegunaan penelitian yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis Pengaruh Iklim Organisasional Terhadap Komitmen Organisasional Karyawan Dengan Keadilan Organisasional Sebagai Variabel Mediasi Pada PT. Harry Tridarma. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dan penelitian kausal komperatif.  Populasi adalah seluruh karyawan pada PT. Harry Tridarma. Jumlah populasi sebanyak 50 orang karyawan. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan teknik total sampling yaitu metode pemilihan sampel yang diaplikasikan pada seluruh anggota populasi. Jenis dan sumber data adalah data primer dan dan data sekunder. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu survei. Alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu kuesioner yang disebarluaskan kepada responden. Analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis data menggunakan pendekatan Partial Least Square (PLS).Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 1) Iklim organisasional berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keadilan organisasionalpada karyawan PT. Harry Tridarma. 2) Keadilan organisasional berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Komitmen organisasionalpada karyawan PT. Harry Tridarma. 3) Iklim organisasional tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Komitmen organisasionalpada karyawan PT. Harry Tridarma. 4) Keadilan organisasional memediasi pengaruh iklim organisasional terhadap komitmen organisasionalpada karyawan PT. Harry Tridarma.Kata Kunci :Iklim Organisasional, Komitmen Organisasional, Keadilan Organisasional