bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Clinical and anthropometric parallels in the diagnostics of pyelonephritis in pregnant women
Authors: Neymark Aleksandr I. , Kapsargin Fedor  P. , Sindeeva Ludmila V. , Dugarzhapova Tuyana O. , Firsov Michael A.
Published: April 2022

BACKGROUND: The most dangerous disease in the structure of urinary tract infections during pregnancy is pyelonephritis. Favorable ground for its occurrence is created by anatomical and physiological changes in the urinary system in pregnant women against the background of gestational restructuring of the body. It seems very relevant to study the constitutional features of pregnant women with pyelonephritis and reference points - markers associated with the risk of developing pyelonephritis, the individual characteristics of its course and the effectiveness of therapy using the fundamental basis of clinical anthropology.
AIM: Evaluation and comparative analysis of anthropometric and bioelectrical impedance body parameters in pregnant women with pyelonephritis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 94 pregnant women with pyelonephritis hospitalized in the urological department of the Clinical Regional Hospital (Krasnoyarsk) from 2019 to 2021. In addition to traditional tests, anthropometric and bioelectrical impedance analysis was carried out to assess the constitutional features and criteria of normal and pathological variability boundaries of pregnant women with pyelonephritis. The control group included 39 women with physiological course of pregnancy without urological diseases.
RESULTS: The constitutional identification in the group of women with pyelonephritis in pregnancy was dominated by the mesomorph body type, with a smaller proportion presenting the endomorph type and the rarely detected central and ectomorph types. Vector analysis of soma components in pregnant women with pyelonephritis are characterized by high mesomorph scores reflecting the degree of skeletal and muscular development compared to the control group, with the lowest ectomorph values. According to bioelectrical impedance analysis, most patients have significant differences in a number of body composition parameters. Morphometric features of the pelvicalyceal system on the affected side are most prominent in the representatives of endomorph and central body types. There are significant correlations between the degree of pelvicalyceal system dilatation on the affected side and anthropometric and bioimpedance parameters of body composition.
CONCLUSION: The study revealed a number of clinical and anthropometric parallels and constitutional features of pregnant women with pyelonephritis with the characteristics of the component body composition. Relationships have been established between various indicators, which at first glance are not related to each other, but have a significant impact on the clinical manifestations of gestational pyelonephritis. The results of the pilot study and further development of the methodology will make it possible to determine the most significant constitutional predictors of the development of pyelonephritis in pregnancy and the possibility of conducting preventive therapy.
PENGGUNAAN MEDIA GAMBAR MOTIF BATIK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN MENDESAIN BATIK TULIS PADA MATA PELAJARAN BATIK KELAS XI TEKSTIL SMKN 5 MALANG
Authors: Widjiastuti Risdwi Soenoe
Published: April 2022

ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the most effective teaching methods to improve students' understanding and skills of the batik design. The best method is expected to be implemented so that students will be able to make batik with attractive designs. The study was conducted to 10 students from class XI in SMKN 5 Malang with the methods applied gradually until three times of the learning process. Thus, the learning method that was applied up to three times showed  the best results, as more and more students were able to design creative batik theme.Keyword : Picture,motif,design,written batik
PERANCANGAN KAMPANYE RUMAH DARING “RADAR” SEBAGAI FASILITAS PEMBELAJARAN DARING DI DRIYOREJO GRESIK PADA ERA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Ramadhani Fitria , Sutopo Rich Al-Bahy
Published: April 2022

Abstrak. Sejak terjadinya pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia pada awal bulan Maret tahun 2020 kegiatan pembelajaran dilakukan secara daring. Langkah ini dilakukan oleh pemerintah demi mencegah penularan virus corona pada pelaksanaan kegiatan belajar mengajar. Pembelajaran daring dilaksanakan melalui platform pembelajaran yang serba online sehingga membutuhkan perangkat dan jaringan yang memadai. Sayangnya tidak semua pelajar di Indonesia memiliki akses jaringan yang memadai untuk melakukan pembelajaran daring salah satunya pada kecamatan Driyorejo, Kabupaten Gresik. Kampanye sosial “RADAR” hadir sebagai solusi dalam pengadaan jaringan di daerah yang terkendala jaringan. Kampanye sosial ini mengajak masyarakat Kecamatan Driyorejo Kabupaten Gresik tepatnya di RT 46 Perumahan Sumput Asri untuk mengadakan rumah daring sebagai tempat belajar dan media pendukung bagi anak-anak yang memiliki kendala jaringan saat pembelajaran daring.Kata Kunci: daring, pendidikan, Covid-19, kampanye sosial
RÜZGÂR ENERJİSİ ÜRETİMİ VE EKONOMİK BÜYÜME İLİŞKİSİ: AB-15 ÜLKELERİ İÇİN BİR PANEL VERİ ANALİZİ
Authors: BİROL Yunus Emre , DEMİRGİL Bünyamin
Published: April 2022

Bu çalışmada yenilenebilir enerji kaynakları arasında yer alan rüzgâr enerjisi üretiminin ekonomik büyüme ile ilişkisi AB-15 ülkelerinin 1995-2019 dönemi yıllık verileri kullanılarak panel eşbütünleşme ve panel nedensellik testleri ile ekonometrik olarak analiz edilmiştir. Eşbütünleşme testine göre rüzgâr enerjisi üretiminin bağımsız ve ekonomik büyümenin bağımlı değişken olduğu model için eşbütünleşme ilişkisinin olmadığı, buna karşın ekonomik büyümenin bağımsız ve rüzgâr enerjisi üretiminin bağımlı değişken olduğu model için eşbütünleşme ilişkisinin olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Uzun dönemde ekonomik büyümenin rüzgâr enerjisi üretimi üzerinde anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu ve bu etkinin pozitif yönde ve kısıtlı düzeyde gerçekleştiği tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca nedensellik testine göre ekonomik büyümeden rüzgâr enerjisi üretimine doğru tek yönlü bir nedensellik ilişkisi bulunmuştur. Ampirik bulgular koruma hipotezini desteklemektedir.
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus among tuberculosis patients attending a directly observed treatment-short-course center in Delhi, India
Authors: Lepcha Sunom M. , Khokhar Anita , Sharma Priyanka
Published: April 2022

Background: Diabetes (DM) can worsen the clinical course of tuberculosis (TB) and treatment outcomes in terms of increased deaths, treatment failure, and relapse rates. This study investigated the prevalence of DM in TB patients at an urban primary health centre (UPHC), Delhi and the factors associated with it.Methods: A record-based study of all TB patients registered from December 2019 to November 2020 at a directly observed treatment short-course (DOTS) center of a UPHC in Delhi was conducted. Information regarding socio-demographic details and disease profile, diabetes status and random blood sugar level was collected from patients’ treatment cards. Data were entered and analyzed in SPSS. Descriptive analysis was done.Results: A total of 252 patients were registered at the DOTS center during one year and data for all of them were analyzed. The mean age of the study participants at the time of the study was 31.13±15.84 years, half of them were males (56%) and the site of the disease was predominantly pulmonary (61%). Out of 252 TB patients, 17 (7%) and 2 (1%) were diabetics and pre-diabetics respectively.Conclusions: Those patients with age more than 30 years, pulmonary TB, sputum positive TB are the factors with statistically significant association with diabetes in our study.
Knowledge and awareness about optometry profession among rural versus urban population in Eastern India: a survey-based study
Authors: Midya M. Zakaria , Khan Salal , Halder Priti Chandra , Ghosh Riju , Mudassar Arsalan , Mitra Arna , Kundu Shreya , Maity Manisha , Pal Swarnali
Published: April 2022

Background: The main purpose of this study was to determine the awareness of optometry and to create awareness of optometry among rural and urban population of Kolkata.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among rural and urban population. A total of 671 participants- male=378 and female=293, were enrolled in this study. An amplified self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants through a survey camp.Results: Out of 671 subjects, (328 rural and 343 urban subjects), 62 (18.9%) and 166 (48.3%) (95%, CI: 1.93-1.88) were know about optometry in rural and urban population respectively. 4.9% and 14% (95%, CI: 1.97-1.94) did knew the difference between optometrist and ophthalmologists, while in participants opinion optometrist is assistant of ophthalmologist was 3.4% and 1.5% (95%, CI: 2.69-2.61) in rural and urban participants respectively. However, 18.2% (rural) and 32% (urban) (95%, CI: 2.31-2.17) participants think that optometrist is trained in detection and recognition of eye diseases while 22.6% and 26.8% (95%, CI: 3.20-3.02) thinks they can prescribe spectacles and contact lens independently in rural and urban participants respectively. All factors mentioned were found to be statistically significant (p<0.05) with the Chi square and ANOVA test in SPSS version 21.Conclusions: These findings seem to indicate lack of awareness and knowledge about optometry profession. There is a need to increase campaign in these areas via educational programs, awareness survey camp, a poster explaining the eye care, social media regarding eye care provider’s duties and practices, exhibitions for public concerning the profession of optometry.
Study of testicular vascularity after totally extraperitoneal repair in inguinal hernia
Authors: Giri Ashish , Sharma A. K. , Mittal M. K. , Ghimire Ananta , Kalwaniya Dheer Singh
Published: April 2022

Background: Totally extra-peritoneal repair is one of the commonly used method for repair of inguinal hernia which is gaining popularity in recent days. Its effect on testicular vascularity has not been well established. The objective of this study was to study testicular vascularity following totally extra-peritoneal repair [TEP] in inguinal hernia.Methods: This study was prospective observational study performed on patients with inguinal hernia undergoing TEP where testicular USG doppler parameters like peak systolic velocity (PSV), end diastolic velocity (EDV), resistivity index (RI) and pulsatilty index (PI) were measured on pre-operative day, on 3rd postoperative day and 90th postoperative day, and serum values of FSH, LH and Testosterone were measured preoperatively and 90th postoperative day and these values were compared.Results: 42 patients were included in this study. There was no statistically significant difference in the values of PSV (p=0.497), EDV (p=0.981), RI (p=0.290) and PI (p=0.733) between preoperative value, 3rd postoperative day, and 90th postoperative day. There was no statistically significant difference in the serum values of FSH (p=0.376), LH (p=0.101) and Testosterone (p=0.506) between preoperative and 90th postoperative day level.Conclusions: It was concluded that totally extra-peritoneal repair (TEP) do not affect testicular perfusion. However large scale multi-institute trails with bigger sample size is required to find out effect of TEP on testicular vascularity.
Clobetasol propionate 0.025% cream in the management of steroid responsive dermatoses: an expert opinion
Authors: Thomas Jayakar , Saraswat Abir , Aurangabadkar Sanjeev , Rathod Roheet , Rathod Rahul , Mane Amey
Published: April 2022

Topical corticosteroids play a key role in managing steroid responsive dermatoses (SRD). Current topical corticosteroid therapies are associated with various disadvantages. The current consensus article aims at providing a collation of evidence-based literature and clinical insights of the experts, regarding the efficacy, safety and usage of clobetasol propionate (CP) 0.025% cream in the management of SRD like plaque psoriasis. Clinical evidences suggest that the novel formulation of CP 0.025% cream has comparable efficacy and a better safety profile vs CP 0.05% cream in the management of plaque psoriasis. According to the doctors' experience, CP 0.025% can be used as first-line treatment for the management of SRD. In children 12-18-year-olds, CP 0.025% may be used cautiously, considering risk-benefit ratio. CP 0.025% may also be used as a maintenance therapy, after disease is brought under control with systemic therapy. Using moisturisers, salicylic acid, calcipotriol or tacrolimus as concomitant therapy with CP 0.025% cream may be beneficial in the management of SRD. In various comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension, CP 0.025% cream may be a better alternative verses CP 0.05% cream. Clinical evidences and experts suggest that for management of SRD, clobetasol propionate 0.025% cream can be recommended as a formulation with comparable efficacy and better safety profile versus CP 0.05% cream.
Estándares y herramientas para la gestión de casos de violencia sexual y basada en género
Authors: Luciano Dinys , Hidalgo Nidia
Published: April 2022

Las víctimas de violencia sexual y basada en género (VSBG), para ser atendidas, requieren de distintos servicios que pueden ser ofrecidos por una o varias instituciones y que se extienden en diferentes momentos en el tiempo. De ahí que resulte pertinente diseñar e implementar estrategias para la gestión de casos (case management) de VSBG, pues la atención de cada sobreviviente sigue una trayectoria particular que debe ser administrada o gestionada. La gestión de casos es clave para garantizar la continuidad y la capacidad resolutiva de la atención, así como para asegurar resultados de mediano y largo plazo en las sobrevivientes que acuden a los servicios. La presente herramienta tiene como objetivo proveer orientaciones generales para implementar estrategias de gestión de casos de VSBG en toda su diversidad, que garantice el acceso a servicios de manera expedita, planificada, ética y coordinada interinstitucionalmente.
Theory-to-Practice: Researching Indigenous Education in the United States
Authors: Masta Stephanie
Published: April 2022

This article advances theories and scholarship focused on Indigenous educational research in the U.S. by engaging with the scholarship of Bryan Brayboy and Sandy Grande. This article provides an overview of the history of Indigenous education research and suggests that engaging with Indigenous-centered theories is essential for scholars undertaking this research endeavor. This article also acknowledges how past research practices inform current research and offers researchers a brief demonstration of how to apply these theories to their own educational research practices.
Land Suitability Analysis for Tropical Fruit Commodities as a Conservation Effort in Highlands Area, Indonesia
Authors: Yuniarti Wiwik , Sumardjo Sumardjo , Widiatmaka Widiatmaka , Wibawa Winny Dian , Haryanto Yoyon
Published: April 2022

This study aims to spatially analyze the suitability and availability of land for annual tropical fruit horticultural commodities using the criterion-weighted method. The highlands of Banjarnegara and Wonosobo Regencies, Central Java Province, Indonesia, with a total area of 93,955.60 hectares was used as the study area. The multi-criteria decision-making analysis with an analytical hierarchy process (AHP) structure was used to determine the important criteria for complex land suitability. The criteria consisted of soil great groups, elevation, land slope, rainfall, temperature, humidity, type of land use, distance to market, and road access. Meanwhile, the weight of the importance of each criterion was based on the opinions of seven experts and the results were integrated as the basis for map overlays using ArcGIS ver 10.8. The calculation of pairwise comparisons showed that the soil great groups have the highest weight in determining land suitability, with the majority of land being hapludands. Furthermore, it also showed that 32.81% of the area is suitable and available for the development of fruit areas with the largest proportion of 17.48% in the moderately suitable (S2) category.
Analysis of Reported Cases of Diabetes Disease in Nigeria: A Survival Analysis Approach
Authors: Adedotun Adedayo F. , Odusanya Oluwaseun A. , Okagbue Hilary I. , Ogundile Opeyemi P.
Published: April 2022

The goal of this study is to look at the survival time distribution for diabetes patients at the National Hospital Abuja, taking into account a variety of variables. The Kaplan Meier-estimator indicated that there is no statistically significant difference in the distribution of survival time by sex, despite the fact that married patients were seen to live longer than single patients. Patients in urban and rural areas had the same estimated survival distribution after testing. It is observed that the Cox proportional model was significant when tested since the p-value = 0.000 was less than the 0.05 threshold. The distribution of survival time for patients with diabetes is shown to be substantially different for patients of the four age categories included in the study, indicating that the relative risk of patients is based on age. Every patient is predicted to acquire the danger at about the same time, with no sex-related multiplication impact. It was found out that the disease's prevalence is unaffected by several of the variables studied, indicating that more regular medical checks are required.
DEMOCRACY IN BULGARIA: ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Popov Alexander V.
Published: April 2022

Aim. To analyze the formation and assess the dynamics of the development of democratic institutions in Bulgaria since the late 1980s until now.Methodology. The methodological basis of the study is the theory of “defective democracy” by V. Merkel and A. Croissant. The study of the formation and development of democratic institutions in Bulgaria was carried out on the basis of comparative and institutional approaches. The process of democratization of the Bulgarian state and society was evaluated according to three criteria: the formation and development of the party system, the activities of the media and their interaction with state political institutions, the level of corruption and bureaucratization in the country. The empirical basis of the article was the analysis of political cases of recent years, as well as an assessment of the dynamics of freedom indices, freedom of the media, perceptions of corruption, etc.Results. It has been established that the functioning of “defective democracy” in Bulgaria is facilitated by a number of factors: the dependence of the media on the apparatus of public power and financial oligarchic structures, the lack of an effective judicial system, changes in the party landscape (increasing popularity of populist, ultra-radical and anti-European parties), a high level of corruption. However, despite the presence of a number of problems that Bulgaria is experiencing, at present there is no general crisis of democracy in the country.Research implications. The study gives an idea of the features of democracy in Bulgaria, the reasons for the failures of the received Western model of democracy, crises in the socio-economic and political spheres. The author offers an explanation for the dissatisfaction of a part of the Bulgarian society with the current policy. The main provisions and conclusions of the work can be used in the educational process when teaching a number of political science disciplines (“Fundamentals of Democracy”, “Political Regimes”), as well as in the practical activities of social activists and other political subjects.
Identifikacija i atribucija na (supra)sintaktičkoj razini u hrvatskome jeziku
Authors: Vasilj Darko , Žagmešter Ana , Nazalević Čučević Iva
Published: April 2022

U članku se razmatra izražavanje kategorijskih odnosa identifikacije i atribucije na (supra)sintaktičkoj razini u hrvatskome jeziku. Kada je riječ o kroatističkoj jezikoslovnoj literaturi, o tim se kategorijskim odnosima raspravlja u okviru kopulativnih i semikopulativnih predikata, tj. značenjskoga statusa imenske riječi u službi predikatnoga imena. Kategorijske odnose identifikacije i atribucije moguće je izraziti na svim sintaktičkim razinama, pa ćemo ih razmatrati na razini riječi, spoja riječi (sintagmema), jednostavne i složene rečenice te na suprasintaktičkoj razini, tj. na razini teksta. Cilj je rada ponuditi sustavan prikaz izražavanja identifikacije i atribucije na (supra)sintaktičkoj razini u hrvatskome jeziku te ga potkrijepiti zapažanjima o izražavanju tih kategorijskih odnosa u drugim slavenskim jezicima poput ruskoga i makedonskoga.
Öze Dönüş Olarak Batılılaşma: Halikarnas Balıkçısı’nın Tarih Anlatısı
Authors: TARHAN ÇELEBİ Gülce
Published: April 2022

Modernleşme, Batı dışı toplumlarda Batı’ya ait kültürel değerlerin de benimsenmesini içerebildiği için sancılı bir süreç olarak gerçekleşmiştir. Modernleşmek için gereken Batılı toplumların örnek alınması, ulusal kimliğin kaybedilmesi tehlikesine yol açar. Bu tehlikeyi bertaraf etmek için kullanılan yöntemlerden birisi Batı kültürünü ve ulusal kültürü uyumlaştırabilecek bir tarih anlatısı inşa etmektir. Bu makalenin ana teması, Halikarnas Balıkçısı’nın bu amaca ulaşmak için geliştirdiği tarih anlatısının ve bu anlatıya içkin olan çelişkilerin kuramsal bir çerçevede incelenmesidir. Türk Hümanizması olarak da bilinen Mavi Anadoluculuk akımının kurucularından olan Balıkçı, “Bütüncül Batılılaşma” yaklaşımını savunur ve tarih anlatısını da buna uygun olarak kurar. Balıkçı’nın tarih anlatısında birbiriyle iç içe geçmiş iki boyut vardır: evrensel tarih ve milli tarih. Evrensel tarih anlatısı Batılıların uygarlık tarihindeki ayrıcalığı fikrini reddeder ve Batı kültürüne atfedebilen değerlerin aslında farklı kültürlerin etkileşimiyle ortaya çıktığını savunur. Bu nedenle daha kozmopolit ve içerici bir tarih yorumu sunar. Milli tarih anlatısı ise, evrensel anlatıyla çelişme pahasına, evrensel değerlerin Anadolu’da ortaya çıktığını savunur. Bu nedenle Anadolu’yu merkeze alır ve Anadolu uygarlığının gerçek varisi olarak gördüğü Türk milletini yüceltir. Bu yüzden millî tarih anlatısı milliyetçi ve hatta hatta yer yer şovenist bir yaklaşımın izlerini taşır. Tezatlıklarına rağmen bu iki anlatı, Balıkçı’nın eserlerinde yan yana var olur. Balıkçı’nın eserlerinde gözlemlenen bu çelişkili yapı Batı dışı toplumlardaki milliyetçilik ve Batılılaşma arasındaki ilişkiye odaklanan Plamenatz’ın ortaya koyduğu kuramsal çerçeveden yararlanarak incelenecektir.
Amasya Kentinin Biyoklimatik Konfor Koşullarının Mekânsal Dağılımı ve Gelecek Projeksiyonları
Authors: ÇAĞLAK Savaş
Published: April 2022

İklim değişikliği karşılaştırılabilir zaman periyotlarında doğal iklim değişkenliğine ek olarak, insan faaliyetlerinin atmosfer bileşimini etkilemesi sonucu iklimde meydana gelen değişiklik olarak tanımlanır. İklim değişikliğinin etkileri nüfusun büyük çoğunluğunu barındıran kentsel alanlarda daha fazla hissedilecektir. Biyoklimatik konfor insanların bulundukları atmosferik ortamın hava koşullarından rahat ve mutlu hissetmesi durumudur. Konforsuz koşullar insanların sağlık sorunlarına, iş verimlerinde, refah ve mutluklarında azalma gibi birçok sosyal, ekonomik ve fiziksel olumsuzluklara neden olmaktadır. Amasya, Karadeniz Bölgesi’nin Orta Karadeniz Bölümü’nde Canik Dağları’nın art bölgesinde, Yeşilırmak vadisi boyunca kurulmuş bir Anadolu kentidir. Amasya’da Karadeniz iklimi ile Karasal iklim arasında geçiş iklimi özellikleri yaşanmaktadır. Çalışmada Amasya meteoroloji istasyonunun 1991 - 2020 yılları arası ölçüm verileri, yakın (2021 – 2050) ve uzak gelecek (2069 – 2098) öngörülerinde ise RCP4.5 ve RCP8.5 senaryolarının günlük verileri kullanılmıştır. Yöntem olarak RayMan modeli aracılığıyla PET (Physiological Equivalent Temperature) indisinden yararlanılmıştır. Biyoklimatik konfor şartlarının mekânsal dağılımında Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri yazılımlarından ArcGıs 10.5 programı kullanılarak yükselti ve arazi kullanım özellikleri dikkate alınmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda kış mevsiminde “çok soğuk” ve “soğuk” streslerinin yaşandığı, yaz mevsiminde ise “sıcak” stresinin algılandığı görülmüştür. Gelecekte ise kış mevsiminde soğuk algılamaların azalacağı, yaz mevsiminde ise insan sağlığını tehdit edecek seviyede sıcaklıkların etkili olacağı ve konforlu koşulların azalacağı öngörülmektedir. Yaşanacak bu değişimler kentsel ısı adalarının genişlemesine, birtakım sağlık problemlerinin ve soğutmaya duyulan ihtiyacın artmasına neden olacaktır. İklim değişikliğinin biyoklimatik konfor koşullarına olan olumsuz etkilerini azaltmak için, coğrafi bakış açısıyla ekolojik ve sürdürülebilir kentsel tasarım ve planlamaların yapılması gerekmektedir.
Intermediate Species Accounts for more Than a Half of Sulfur Speciation in Mine Waters - A Case Study Revealed using Vis Spectrophotometry and Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry
Authors: Rafique Viktoria , Grimmer Marlies , Hoth Nils , Abeywickrama Janith , Drebenstedt Carsten
Published: April 2022

Even though sulfate and sulfide concentrations do not adequately describe the total sulfur pool in mine waters influenced by microbial sulfate reduction, detailed speciation of sulfur and the significance of different sulfur species in mine waters are so far less poorly understood in acid mine drainage research. Therefore, this study offers small-scale research on different sulfur species in mine waters and their relevance in total mass balance of sulfur species. The conventional determination of sulfur species is usually carried out using ion chromatography and involves considerable sample preparation, incl. derivatization of the sulfur species. Therefore, methods for easy, effective, and low-cost spectrophotometric determination of sulfur species other than sulfate and sulfide were tested. Additionally, the cross-reactions of organic sulfur species with the spectrophotometric methods were also investigated. Besides sulfate, thiosulfate, sulfite, and sulfide coexist in real mine waters and are determinable with easy and cheap methods suitable for smaller water laboratories. These methods were applied on real mine waters originating from active and remediated mining sites. The results were evaluated regarding potential sulfur imbalances. Sulfur from sulfate usually represents most of the sulfur pool. Thiosulfate is present in considerable quantities; however, it constitutes yet a minor proportion of the total sulfur and ‘other-than-sulfate’ sulfur. It has become clear that some mine waters contain multiple inorganics and possibly, organic sulfur species that would require more advanced analytical methods.
Pengaruh Pembiayaan Murabahah, Musyarakah, dan Biaya Transaksi Terhadap Profitabilitas Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah 2018-2021
Authors: Maulana Fauzan Ibnu
Published: April 2022

Abstrak:

Penelitian ini adalah bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Pembiayaan yang mendominasi pada BPRS yaitu Murabahah, Musyarakah, dan Biaya Transaksi yang dikeluarkan terhadap Profitabilitas BPRS. Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah adalah bank syariah yang dalam kegiatannya tidak memberikan jasa dalam lalu lintas pembayaran. BPRS lebih mengutamakan untuk memberikan pembiayaan kepada usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah. Secara garis besar BPRS merupakan suatu bank yang memiliki prinsip syariah tidak menyediakan jasa dalam lalu lintas kegiatan pembayaran. Jenis bank seperti BPRS ini berbeda dengan Bank Perkreditan Rakyat (BPR) yang lebih dulu dikenal nasabah di Indonesia. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah studi kepustakaan dan dokumentasi. Data penelitian diambil dari laporan statistik perbankan syariah perbulan pada 2018 - 2021 yang dapat diakses melalui situs resmi Otoritas Jasa Keuangan dan Bank Indonesia. Metode peneltian ini adalah menggunakan Statistik Deskriptif, Uji Asumsi Klasik (multikolonieritas, heteroskedastisitas, normalitas, dan autokorelasi), Analisis Regresi Linier Berganda, dan Uji Hipotesis. Dengan bantuan software IBM SPSS Statistics Versi 22. Hasil estimasi menunjukkan bahwa pembiayaan Murabahah, Musyarakah, dan Biaya Transaksi berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap profitabiltas (ROA), namun NPF tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap profitabiltas (ROA) Bank Pembiayaan Bank Rakyat Syariah.

Kata Kunci: Murabahah, Musyarakah, Biaya Transaksi, Profitabilitas, dan Normalitas
Evaluation of Corneal and Lens Densitometry with Scheimpflug Imaging in Young Beta Thalassemia Patients
Authors: ULUTAŞ Hafize Gökben , KAZANCI Elif Güler
Published: April 2022

The aim of this study is to compare corneal and lens density of children with Beta (β) thalassemia and healthy controls using Pentacam HR. This is a case-control and cross-sectional study. Anterior segment parameters, corneal, and lens densitometry of patients with β-thalassemia and healthy controls were evaluated with Scheimpflug corneal topography. For corneal densitometry analysis, the 12 mm diameter area of the cornea was divided into four concentric radial zones and anterior, central, and posterior layers according to corneal depth. The mean densitometry value for the crystalline lens was calculated in three regions around the center of the pupil. Non-contact specular microscopy was used to examine the morphology of the corneal endothelium. The study group consisted of 32 β-thalassemia major patients and the control group consisted of 31 healthy volunteers. The mean age of the study group was 12.12±3.94 years (range: 5-19 years) and 10.90±3.84 years (range: 5-19 years) in the control group (P>0.05). Corneal light backscattering in the posterior layer was significantly lower in the patient group than in the control group. Corneal endothelial cell density was determined as 3053.55±189.71 in the patient group and 3214±195.12 in the control group (P=0.094). Lens densitometry values did not differ between the two groups (P>0.05). We detected changes in corneal densitometry examination without any clinical findings in patients with β-thalassemia major. Pentacam may be a suitable screening technique for early detection of β-thalassemia ocular signs in children. Prospective studies with a large number of cases are needed to support these findings.
Türkiye-ABD Dış Ticaretinde Ödeme Şekli Tercihlerine Belirsizliklerin Etkileri: Zaman İçinde Değişen Bootstrap Nedensellik Testi
Authors: Ozcelik Oguzhan
Published: April 2022

Bu çalışmada ABD’deki ticaret politikası belirsizlikleri (Trade Policy Uncertainty; TPU) ve ekonomi politikaları belirsizlikleri (Economic Policy Uncertainty; EPU) ile piyasalardaki korku düzeyinin (Volatility Index; VIX), Türkiye-ABD arasındaki dış ticarette kullanılan ödeme şekli tercihlerine etkileri 2002:01-2021:M05 dönemi için zaman boyutunun tamamı için Hacker ve Hatemi-J (2012) bootstrap nedensellik testiyle, alt dönemler için Yılancı ve Kılcı (2021) zamanla değişen bootstrap nedensellik testiyle analiz edilmiştir. Hacker ve Hatemi-J (2012) testine göre; analiz döneminde TPU’dan Türkiye’nin ABD’ye yaptığı peşin ihracata, VIX’ten Türkiye’nin ABD’ye yaptığı vadeli ihracata, EPU’dan Türkiye’nin ABD’den yaptığı vadeli ithalata ve mal mukabili ithalata doğru nedensellik ilişkileri vardır. Yılancı ve Kılcı (2021) testi sonuçlarına göre; ABD’deki ticaret ve ekonomi politikalarındaki belirsizliklerin arttığı dönemlerde Türk ve ABD’li firmalar kendilerini sağlama almaya çalışmakta ve peşin ihracat yapmayı tercih etmektedirler. Bu etki özellikle Trump dönemi (2016-2020) ve Covid-19 sürecinde daha belirgin hale gelmiştir. Türkiye’den ABD’ye vadeli ihracatta EPU daha belirleyici iken, Türkiye’nin ABD’den vadeli ithalatında TPU, EPU ve VIX etkilidir. Türkiye-ABD mal mukabili ticaretinde EPU ve VIX belirleyici konumundadır. Bu nedenle ABD ile ticaret yapan Türk firmaların, ABD’deki TPU, EPU ve VIX göstergelerini de yakından izlemelerinde yarar vardır.
Plyometric training effects on physical fitness and muscle damage in high school baseball players
Authors: Kim Seunghyun , Rhi Soung Yob , Kim Jooyoung , Chung Jae Soon
Published: April 2022

[Purpose] The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of plyometric training on physical fitness and muscle damage in high school baseball players.[Methods] The participants in the study included 21 high school baseball players who are healthy and well-training. The participants were randomly allocated to the plyometric training (n=11) and control (n=10) groups. The plyometric training was applied 3 times a week for a total of 8 weeks and the control group took part in only regular baseball skills training without plyometric training. For physical fitness, measures included maximal strength (left and right hand-grip strength), muscle endurance (sit-up), agility (side-step), power (standing long jump), and balance (left and right Rhomberg test). For muscle damage, creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels were measured.[Results] The results showed a significant interaction effect between time and groups in left hand-grip strength (P = 0.022), side-step (P = 0.004), and standing long jump (P < 0.001) after the 8-week plyometric training, with greater improvement in the plyometric training group than the control group. On the other hand, there was no significant interaction effect between time and groups in right hand-grip strength, situp, left and right Rhomberg test, CK level, and LDH level (P > 0.05).[Conclusion] In conclusion, 8-week plyometric training had a positive effect on improving physical fitness, such as maximal strength, agility, and power, in high school baseball players without causing additional muscle damage.
ANALISIS KINERJA AC MOBIL DENGAN VARIASI FREON R-134A, HFC-134 DAN MC-134
Authors: Subagyo Rachmat Subagyo , Oktapiyanor Feri , Fadliyanur  , Muchsin  , Nanlohy Hendry Y.
Published: April 2022

Upaya manusia untuk menciptakan kondisi yang lebih sejuk dilakukan dengan sistem Air Conditioning (AC), salah satu AC yang digunakan pada sistem transportasi yaitu AC mobil. Coefficient of Performance (COP) merupakan perbandingan efek refrigerasi dengan kerja kompresor. Efek refrigerasi dikalkulasikan dari besarnya enthalpy refrigerant yang masuk kompresor atau enthalpy yang keluar dari evaporator dibagi dengan enthalpy refrigerant yang masuk evaporator atau enthalpy sesudah katup ekspansi. Secara lebih jelas bahwa Coefficient of Performance (COP) adalah perbandingan efektifitas pendinginan evaporator dengan kerja yang diberikan kompresor. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghitung dan membandingkan Coefficient of Performance Refrigerant jenis R-134A, HFC-134 dan MC-134. Metode yang digunakan adalah secara eksperimental dengan mengkaji nilai efisiensi dari AC mobil toyota avanza 1.3cc dengan variasi Freon R 134A, HFC 134A dan MC 134. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai  COP  aktual  dan COPideal  yang  terbaik menggunakan MC-134 karena nilai konduktivitas termal MC-134 paling tinggi sehingga kalor yang diserap evaporator lebih tinggi yang membuat nilai dari COP yang didapat lebih tinggi. Untuk efisiensi kompresor yang terbaik menggunakan HFC-134 karena nilai viskositas dan densitas dari HFC-134 lebih tinggi yang membuat kerja kompresor lebih ringan sehingga membuat efisiensi kompresor lebih tinggi
The rural electorate in Zimbabwe’s elecitions 1980-2018 : Consciousness and voting preferences
Authors: Muzorewa Terence Tapiwa , Nyandoro Mark
Published: April 2022

This article analyses rural electorate consciousness and urban voting preferences during Zimbabwe’s elections from 1980 to 2018. The article gives agency to the rural dwellers in elections, contrary to the general perception of a captured rural voter and liberal urban voter. To analyse rural voters’ electoral consciousness, the paper uses primary sources (electoral statistical records), oral interviews (notwithstanding the prevailing COVID-19 lockdown environment) and secondary literature to derive research data. The data helps to determine the differences between urban and rural ideologies, culture and ethics which manifest in the political party preferences of the social groups in the two geographical spaces. The paper concludes that rural dwellers tended to support the ruling party at elections, though they were more vulnerable to political patronage and seemingly forced participation in electoral processes than the urban voters. Nonetheless, complex cultural, economic, social and historic factors compelled them to participate in elections more than their urban counterparts. Thus, rural voters can be viewed as conscious participants in electoral processes with varied, albeit mobilised participation and political ideologies.
NADIEM MAKARIM’S FIRST SPEECH AS THE MINISTER OF INDONESIA EDUCATION AND CULTURE: SPEECH ACT ANALYSIS
Authors: Nugraha Intan Siti , Citraresmana Elvi
Published: April 2022

The appointment of Nadiem Makarim as the new Minister of Education and Culture for Jokowi’s cabinet 2019-2024 term has been surprising. Although the background of the chosen Minister is not from educational sector as his predecessors, this digital venture entrepreneur’s presence in ministerial position brings hope on innovation and solutions that have never been explored before in Indonesia’s Educational system. Nadiem’s first speech in his inauguration as Minister of Education and Culture about his 100-day’s plans in attempts to improve Indonesia’s Education has drawn public attention. Hence, this study is aimed to investigate speech acts produced in Nadiem Makarim’s first speech as minister, especially their types and the implied meaning. Descriptive qualitative research design was employed in this study to get description of linguistics phenomenon. The data was the transcript of Nadiem Makarim’s speech. The data were analyzed based on theory of speech acts proposed by Searle (1976). The result shows to some extends which firstly commissive speech acts are dominantly occupied in the speech. Secondly, commissive speech acts are mostly realized as promise on his plan as the new Minister  and assurance about his capability of being Minister with the promises he made even he does not come from Education field.
MENINJAU PENERAPAN SAK EMKM PADA UMKM DI INDONESIA
Authors: Manehat Beatrix Yunarti , Sanda Fulgensius Oswin
Published: April 2022

Kontribusi UMKM pada pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional terkategori signifikan. Untuk itu, IAI mengeluarkan SAK EMKM sebagai standar akuntansi keuangan yang khusus untuk UMKM agar para pelaku UMKM terbantu dalam kinerja keuangannya. SAK EMKM diharapkan dapat membantu para pelaku UMKM dalam peningkatan literasi keuangan, memperingkas pelaporan keuangan, serta meningkatkan kredibilitas laporan keuangan. Laporan keuangan yang akuntabel dan komprehensif sebagaimana yang telah  diatur standarnya dalam SAK EMKM akan lebih cepat menarik kepercayaan pemodal yang dapat mendukung kemajuan UMKM.  Dengan demikian penelitian ini ditujukan untuk mengetahui penerapan SAK EMKM pada UMKM di Indonesia. Pertanyaannya adalah sudahkah UMKM menggunakan SAK EMKM dalam kegiatan akuntansi di usahanya.  Penelitian menggunakan metode kajian kepustakaan (library research) dimana data penelitian diambil dari buku, jurnal dan literatur lain terkait topik penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar UMKM di Indonesia belum menerapkan SAK EMKM. Berdasarkan telaah literatur, tidak hanya UMKM di bagian timur Indonesia, tetapi UMKM yang terletak di  Indonesia Barat maupun Indonesia Tengah banyak yang belum menerapkan SAK-EMKM. Terdapat berbagai macam alasan tidak diterapkannya SAK EMKM namun umumnya adalah karena  keterbatasan dan rendahnya kualitas sumber daya manusia.
The Latino Way Food Groups and the Latino Plate-Food Guidelines for Latinos in the U.S.
Authors: Mercado Iris I
Published: April 2022

In 2012, 17% of the US population was of Latino/Hispanic origin making it the larger minority group. By 2050 it is projected to rise to 30%1. Latinos in the US, diversity aside, have different eating patterns from the Non-Latinos leaving food as their common ground. Overall, Latinos eat the same foods with different preparations and names. Studies show that a different food guide approach may be appropriate for ethnic groups with distinct and varying food preferences and needs2. Universal dietary guidelines may not be effective for different ethnic groups3. Therefore, there is a need to adjust the USDA Food Guide to reflect the nutritional needs, food preferences, culinary traditions and include the different food names and eating patterns of the multiple Latino groups in US. The Latino Way Food Guide was created based on field observations, public information and ecological data collected from Latino clients throughout 25 years. The significance of this model is being tested with focus groups, interviews and surveys. The Latino Way Food Guide intends to fill the gap left by the limited food and nutritional educational materials available that address the variety of cultural foods used by Latinos in the US.
Public knowledge and attitudes toward automated external defibrillators use among first aid eLearning course participants: A survey
Authors: Wang Yun-Ming , Lin Li-Ting , Jiang Jing-Hao , Jiang Yi , Jin Xiao-Qing
Published: April 2022

ObjectiveSurvival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) often depends on the effective and immediate use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Given that there have been few studies about AED use in China, the purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge and attitudes regarding AED use among the Chinese public, then provide an effective suggestion for AED education strategies and legislation.MethodThe online survey was conducted among Chinese participants of the First Aid eLearning courses in June 2020.ResultA total of 2565 (95.00%) surveys were completed, only 23.46% of respondents with non-medical related respondents reported having attended previous AED training courses. Regarding the basic knowledge of AEDs, few respondents (12.28%, n=315) could answer all four questions correctly. 95.67% (n=2454) were willing to learn AED use. Even if without the precondition of being skilled in AEDs, the female was more likely to rescue OHCA patients than the male(p=0.003). Almost all respondents (96.65%) showed a strong willingness to rescue OHCA patients with training in using AEDs. The top four barriers to rescuing OHCA patients were lack of practical performing ability (60.47%), fear of hurting patients (59.30%), inadequate knowledge of resuscitation techniques (44.19%), and worry about taking legal responsibility (26.74%).ConclusionOur study reflects a deficiency of AED knowledge among the general public in China. However, positive attitudes towards rescuing OHCA patients and learning AED use were observed, which indicates that measures need to be taken to disseminate knowledge and use of AEDs.
Genomic prediction ability and genetic parameters for residual feed intake calculated using different approaches in Nellore beef cattle
Authors: Brunes Ludmilla Costa , de Faria Carina Ubirajara , Magnabosco Claudio Ulhoa , Lobo Raysildo Barbosa , Peripolli Elisa , Baldi Fernando
Published: April 2022

This study aimed to estimate genetic parameters and the prediction ability and bias of the genomic values for residual feed intake (RFI) using genotypic and phenotypic records from 8,354 Nellore animals. The RFI was calculated using a regression equation for each test (RFItest) and for the whole population (RFIpop). An analysis of variance (ANOVA) using the same dataset and number of records was performed to verify the adequacy of the regression equations applied to estimate the RFItest and RFIpop. The (co)variance components were obtained using the single-step genomic best linear unbiased prediction (ssGBLUP) under single and two-trait animal model analyses. The ssGBLUP method was used for the genomic prediction and the cross-validation method as a validation strategy. The prediction ability and bias were estimated to compare the RFItest and RFIpop genomic breeding values (GEBVs). The RFIpop ANOVA showed a higher significance level (p < 0.0001) than did the RFItest for the fixed effects. The RFIpop displayed higher additive genetic variance estimated than the RFItest, although the RFIpop and RFItest displayed similar heritabilities. Overall, the RFItest showed higher residual correlations with growth, reproductive and carcass traits, while the RFIpop displayed higher genetic correlations with such traits. The GEBV for the RFItest was slightly biased than that obtained for the RFIpop. The method of calculating the RFI influences the decomposition and estimation of variance components, and genomic prediction. The genetic correlations between RFIpop and RFItest were high, implying that changes in sires ranking and genetic response are expected using one or the other. The application of RFIpop would be more appropriate for genetic evaluation purpose to adjust or correct for non-genetic effects and to decrease the prediction bias.
Evaluation of future rainfall over Southeast Asia using the CMIP6 multi-model ensemble
Authors: ONA Bhenjamin Jordan , Raghavan Srivatsan V , Liu Senfeng , Nguyen Ngoc Son
Published: April 2022

A multi-model ensemble from the new Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6) models was utilized to determine the future changes in precipitation over Southeast Asia. The changes are computed for the three (3) future time slices (2021–2040, 2041–2060, and 2081–2100) under four (4) different scenarios based on the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs): 1-2.6, 2-4.5, 3–7.0, and 5-8.5. Our results indicate that future rainfall in the SEA-averaged region could increase by about 4%, 5%, 6%, and 9% towards the end of the century relative to the present-day average (1995–2014) under SSP1-2.6, 2-4.5, 3–7.0, and 5-8.5, respectively. Among all scenarios, SSP3-7.0 widely shows remarkably dry conditions whereas SSP5-8.5 suggests extremely wet conditions on different time scales. Simulations revealed that large areas of the mainland SEA, the Philippines, and maritime Indonesia would tend to be drier in the near-term (2021–2040) and mid-term (2041–2060) during DJF and MAM but relatively wetter in the mid-term during JJA and SON, in a warmer climate. A clear dissociation of wet and dry areas is expected in the far-term period (2081–2100). The drying (wetting) condition over these regions is caused by a minimal (significant) increase in atmospheric moisture content accommodated with suppressed (enhanced) monsoon flow. Changes in the annual cycle indicate that future monsoon could also experience significant increases in rainfall. Changes in rainfall are also found to be sensitive to global mean temperature. The responses to future rainfall changes per degree Celsius of warming are at the rate of 8.9%, 6.3%, 3.6%, and 2.7% under SSP1-2.6, 2-4.5, 3–7.0, and 5-8.5, respectively.