bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Knowledge and Family Support on Coping Strategy of Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Wartana I Kadek , Gustini Gustini , V Pelima Robert , Desy Purnama Sari Niluh , Heiwer Matongka Yulian
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic disease in the form of a metabolic disorder characterized by blood sugar levels that exceed normal limits. Diabetes mellitus patients use coping strategy to deal with stressors due to their illness. Good coping strategy are supported by knowledge and family support from people with diabetes mellitus. Objective: to analyze the relationship between knowledge and social support with coping strategy of diabetes mellitus patients. Methods: Quantitative research with a cross sectional study approach. Respondents in this study were 32 diabetes mellitus patients who were taken by accidental sampling at Tinggede Primary Health Center. Data collection used a questionnaire consisting of respondent characteristics, knowledge, family support, and coping strategy. Data were analyzed using the chi square test with a 95% confidence interval. Result and Discussion: The chi-square test results showed that the p value for knowledge was 0.047 (p value < 0.05), and the p value for family support was 0.01 (p value < 0.05). The results of the regression test showed that the significant value for family support (0.001) was smaller than long suffered (0.004) and knowledge (0.031). Conclusion: there is a significant relationship between knowledge and family support with coping strategy in diabetes mellitus patients.
Self-improvement in Victims of Sexual Harassment on Social Media
Authors: Nuraida Tia , Saut H. Hutahaean Erik , Fahrudin Adi
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Sexual harassment is any action carried out with unilateral consent, the impact of which can cause psychological changes to the victims. Sexual harassment is often directed at women. One of the psychological effects for victims of sexual harassment is self-blame (self-blame), and continuous self-blame can hinder an individual's ability to take steps forward and develop oneself to achieve self-improvement (self-improvement). Objective: This study analyzes Self-Improvement in Victims of Sexual Harassment on Social-Media. Method: The Scale of Readiness for Self-improvement (SRSI) is the measuring tool used. The number of research participants was 115 respondents to female victims of sexual harassment on social media. Data analysis was performed using simple correlation and regression analysis. Result and Discussion: The results show that self-improvement for victims of sexual harassment on social media is highly categorized. Conclusion: There is a negative relationship between self-improvement and self-blame
Enhancement of Cryo-preserved Brown Swiss Bull Semen Quality Using Different Antioxidants
Authors: Ahmed Dina , Bawab Iman , Amrawi Gamal
Published: November 2023

The current study aimed to evaluate the impact of different antioxidants on the sperm quality-related parameters of frozen-thawed Brown Swiss bulls. Semen samples were collected from each bull once per week using an artificial vagina. The semen samples were pooled and divided into aliquots. One of them was diluted with a tris-based extender without any antioxidants and served as a control group. Other aliquots were diluted with a tris-based extender supplemented with 0.75% green tea extract, 0.25% strawberry extract, 1.5 mM of vitamin E, 2 mM of vitamin C, and 0.5 mM of caffeine at 37°C. The semen was evaluated for motility, viability, abnormality, plasma membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity immediately following the addition of diluent for the control group and again after one week of storage in liquid nitrogen at -196°C and re-thawing for all groups. The results revealed that green tea extract had the most beneficial impact on improving sperm parameters (motility, viability, abnormality, plasma membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity) followed by strawberry extract and vitamin E then vitamin C and caffeine as compared to the post-thawing control group. So, according to the results obtained, it was concluded that addition of green tea extract in the semen extender can enhance the quality of frozen-thawed bull sperm. However, given the price and availability of strawberry, we recommend using strawberry extract to boost seminal quality.
Antimicrobial efficacy of Thymus vulgaris extract against some Staphylococcus species isolated from subclinical mastitis in cattle in Basrah province, Iraq
Authors: Mohammed Abeer , Alqatrani Wameedh , Jaber Nawres
Published: November 2023

Background:
Thymus vulgaris extracts can play a significant role as alternatives for antimicrobial agents against bovine staphylococcus mastitis.
Aim:
This research's goal was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of an extract from Thymus vulgaris as an alternative to antibiotics on bovine Staphylococcus mastitis. Also, to know the effect of the extraction methods (hot alcoholic, cold alcoholic and hot water extract) on its effectiveness.
Methods:
Two hundred ten of cow milk samples from different areas of Basrah province had been suffering subclinical mastitis reported by using California mastitis test (CMT). Staphylococcus species were identified by conventional microbiological technique, GP24 Kit, and nuc gene. Antimicrobial activity of various concentration of Thymus vulgaris extracted (75, 50, 25) mg /ml with different methods of extraction (hot alcoholic, cold alcoholic and hot water extract).
Results:
Out of 210 samples, 99(47.1%) were positive California mastitis test (CMT), the identification rate of Staphylococci spp. by conventional microbiological technique and GP24 kit were 78(78.8%). Out of 78 isolates of Staphylococcus spp 48(61.5%) were identified as S. aureus, by using both molecular technique by using PCR and miniaturize Kit GP24, and employing the miniature GP24, the remaining 30 (38.5%) were determined to be different species of Staphylococcus. Antibacterial activity of various concentrations of Thymus vulgaris extracted (75, 50, 25) mg /ml with different methods of extraction revealed that hot alcoholic extract (100%) was more effective than cold alcoholic extract (66.7%), whereas, there is no effect on the bacteria species with the hot water extract.
Conclusion:
Thymus vulgaris extracts can play a significant role as alternatives for antimicrobial agents against bovine staphylococcus mastitis.
Syringe immersion test as in vitro bioassay against Rhipicephalus microplus: Macrocyclic lactones dose-response relationship
Authors: Robaina Diego , Caballero Jessica , rez Gonzalo
Published: November 2023

Background:
For the diagnosis of tick sensitivity against different acaricides there are in vitro and in vivo methods. The main in vivo method, the stable test, is considered a defining methodology. In Uruguay the Rhipicephalus microplus strain Mozo is used as the standard susceptible strain by the regulation authorities. In vitro techniques applied both on adult and larvae stages are validated by FAO and can serve as an orientative diagnosis of the resistance profile developed in field conditions. An alternative was proposed as a modification of the larval immersion test (LIT) where syringes were used seeking to reduce the work necessary to perform the original technique, resulting in the Syringes Immersion Test (SIT).
Aim:
The aim of this study was to expand the SIT for characterization of sensitivity to Macrocyclic Lactones in R. microplus and provide information on field strain sensitivity of R. microplus larvae.
Methods:
Log-logistic dose-response model for Ivermectin, Doramectin and Moxidectin were performed using concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 20.0 ppm (n=6, 3 replicates for level on each drug). Larvae sensitivity results were determined after 24 hours of incubation at 27 °C / 90% RH, counting live/dead larvae. The final model will be decided as the best fit according to the model selection AIC criteria for each drug. Pharmacodynamic parameters (lower limit, slope and effective dose at different levels [ED20, ED50, ED80 and ED95] and its 95% confidence interval) were considered for drug comparison.
Results:
Dose-response models were fitted for IVM, DRM and MOX. MOX had the lowest ED50 of the three drugs implying that MOX is of higher potency (two folds) when compared to IVM and DRM on R. microplus larvae, using SIT. DRM has a different slope compared to IVM and MOX (p < 0.05), while IVM and MOX showed a similar slope (p > 0.05).
Conclusion:
This study allowed to standardize the technique for larvae immersion for each macrocyclic lactone, granting a new tool for in vitro test as a screening technique for tick sensitivity.
Possible role of pomegranate fruit in reversing renal damage in rats exposed to Phenylhydrazine
Authors: Soliman Nabil , Mansour Sherif , Ammar Mohamed , Hassan Noura , Mohamed Rehab
Published: November 2023

Background:
Pomegranate granatum (molasses and peels) and its constituents showed protective effects against natural toxins such as phenylhydrazine as well as chemical toxicants as arsenic, diazinon, and carbon tetrachloride.
Aim:
The current study was aimed to assess the effect of pomegranate molasses, white peel extract; red peel extract on nephrotoxicity induced by Phenylhydrazine.
Methods:
80 male rats were divided to eight equal groups; a control group, pomegranate molasses pure group, White peel pomegranate pure group, red peel pomegranate pure group, Phenylhydrazine (PHZ) group, pomegranate molasses + Phenylhydrazine group, White peel pomegranate + Phenylhydrazine group and red peel pomegranate + Phenylhydrazine group. Kidney function, inflammation markers, antioxidant activities and renal tissues histopathology were investigated.
Results:
The results revealed that Phenylhydrazine group showed a significant increase in LDH, MDA, creatinine, uric Acid, blood urea nitrogen, C - reactive protein (CRP), Tumor Necrosis Factor, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, and total antioxidant capacity with a significant decrease of CAT, GPx, and SOD as compared with Control group. Other pomegranate treated and PHZ co-treated groups with pomegranate showed significant decreasing of LDH, MDA, creatinine, uric Acid, blood urea nitrogen, tumor necrosis factor, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances and total antioxidant capacity with a significant increase of CAT, GPx, and SOD as compared with Phenylhydrazine group.
Conclusion:
Collectively our data suggest that red, white peels and molasses have anti-toxic and anti- inflammatory effect on renal function and tissues.
Analytical study of the Haut-Katanga provincial budget and its impact on decentralized territorial entities, 2019 to 2021: Case of the Kenya commune
Authors: Mussa Swima
Published: November 2023

This article shows the negative impact of the development and vote of the budget by the provincial parliament on the socio-economic development of decentralized territorial entities by confirming that there is a gap between the budget forecasts of the province and that of planned execution. The procedure taken since 2006 by the national authorities, that of opting for retrocession instead of withholding tax, does not allow national revenues to return to the provinces as allegedly, because for the budgetary year of 2021 only 67619004585.00 FC out of 842889362525.00 FC that is 8% were mobilized outside the province in 2019. This article is particularly interested in the deputies, the heads of the provinces and the Decentralized Territorial Entities (DTE in acronym), it is also interested in the heads of the tax services responsible for revenue collection and the impact of the budget, the merits of its development and its vote by the provincial parliament. It first presents the summary of revenues and expenditures for the budgetary years 2019, 2020 and 2021. It proposes what the ministry responsible for executing expenditures should do after the budget forecasts, taking into account three fields of investigation: 1) contributory capacity 2) demography 3) surface area. The article also examines the relationships between the distribution estimate in expenditure execution and the variables of these three fields.
Evaluating the efficacy and safety of differing gun caliber and ammunition combinations for the euthanasia or depopulation of market-weight pigs
Authors: Stahl Chad , Fangman Thomas , Fangman John
Published: November 2023

Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of firearm caliber and ammunition combinations that could be used on farm for euthanasia of market-weight pigs. Materials and methods: Heads from 64 market-age pigs (32 barrows and 32 gilts) were collected from a federally inspected slaughter facility. Heads were randomly assigned to one of 4 caliber and ammunition combinations: .22 long rifle (LR), .22 Magnum (Mag), .38 Special, and 9 mm. The fully jacketed ammunition was discharged from each of the 4 unique firearms (each with a 16-in barrel length) while ensuring a consistent muzzle to forehead distance of 12.7 cm. Results: The 9 mm bullets traveled further through the head and into the ballistic gel (P < .001) and the furthest total distance (P < .001). Bullets from the .38 Special traveled further into the ballistic gel and a further total distance than both the .22 LR and .22 Mag (P < .001). The trauma area of the brain was greater for the 9 mm and the .38 Special bullets when compared to .22 LR or .22 Mag, respectively (P < .001). There was no difference in the trauma area of the brain for the .22 LR bullets compared to .22 Mag bullets (P = .12). Implications: This proof-of-concept study generated data to define efficacy and safety considerations when using a firearm to euthanize market-weight pigs and demonstrated that the .22 LR full metal jacket bullet could provide predictable euthanasia in market-weight pigs with minimal risk of contralateral emergence.
The effects of financial development and tax on income inequality in Turkiye: The financial Kuznets curve hypothesis
Authors: Bektur Çisem
Published: November 2023

One of the factors that ensure the peace of society in a country is the fair distribution of income in that country. With the access of individuals to financial resources, the level of income increases, and this increase makes income distribution an even more important issue. Financial development is an important factor that can prevent income inequality. Kuznets approach put forward by Kuznets (1955) has been named the financialKuznets curve (FKC) with the finding of Greenwood and Jovanovic (1990). According to their theoretical stipulations, an inverted-U relation between financial sector development and income inequality exists. The main purpose of this study is to investigate whether financial development and tax have an effect on income distribution in the Turkish economy between the period of 1995-2021. Longterm estimation via ARDL boundary test indicates that the variables are cointegrated. It is revealed that the FKC hypothesis is not valid in the selected period.
Capturing Directivity Effects in the Mean and Aleatory Variability of the NGA-West2 Ground-Motion Prediction Equations
Authors: Watson-Lamprey Jennie
Published: November 2023

We expect there to be locations around a rupture that experience both positive and negative directivity effects more than others. The concept was to develop a simple model of additional mean and standard deviation to add to existing published ground motion prediction equations to account for this. The directivity effect predicted by Chiou and Youngs [2014] using the directivity parameter DPP [Spudich et al. 2013] was selected as the basis for the model. A suite of rupture geometries for strike-slip and reverse ruptures was generated and the mean and standard deviation of the change in the 5% damped pseudo-spectral acceleration at sites out to rupture distances of 70 km was calculated. Models are presented for the change in mean and standard deviation for both strike-slip and reverse ruptures that use only simple parameters as inputs.
Role of Teachers in the Promotion of Environmental Education at the Secondary School Level in District Mardan
Authors: Daraz Sher , Muhammad Irshadullah Hafiz , Sohail Muhammad
Published: November 2023

The significance of environmental education is witnessed from the literature for all ages. Pakistan, in reflection of its various education policies, is trying to ensure the implementation of environmental education at the school level. The current study investigates the role of teachers in the promotion of environmental education at the secondary school level in district Mardan. The study aimed to investigate the stated role of teachers through a Quantitative (Survey Type Research) design. All public sector teachers from the targeted district constituted the population of the study, for which a restricted tool comprising 27 items was employed to obtain data through the stratified random sampling techniques. The collected data was further analyzed through SPSS using an independent sample t-test. The statistics showed positive and satisfactory results for the study by indicating teachers’ significant role in the promotion of environmental education and also highlighted that the female gender is more sensitive to environmental education as compared to the male gender. Furthermore, the current research evidently verified that the active role of teachers can make a progressive contribution to environmental education.
Development and Validation of the Adolescent Triangulation Scale
Authors: Riaz Nida , Iqbal Nazia , Hassan Bushra
Published: November 2023

Triangulation is conceptualized as the involvement of a third person in a dyadic relationship in order to balance excessive conflicts, intimacy, and distance and provide stability within the system. A self-report scale to measure adolescents' triangulation into inter-parental conflicts was developed, and psychometric properties of the scale were established. The study was conducted in a three-phase format. Data was collected from adolescents (10-19 years) of different schools and colleges in Pakistan. In Phase I, items were generated through a literature review and focused group discussion. In Phase II, four latent factors (Pushed out, pulled in, mediator, balanced) were extracted through EFA (N=493). Phase III comprised a test of dimensionality, reliability, and validity. The dimensionality of the Adolescent Triangulation Scale was established through CFA (N=494). Reliability of the scale was established through Cronbach alpha (α= .87-.90) and composite reliability (CR= .88-.92). Furthermore, the validity of the scale was assessed through Average Variance Extracted (AVE= .55-.69), Maximum Variance Shared (MVS= .88-.93), Fornell and Lacker criterion and Hetro-trait-Mono-trait Criterion. Results showed that the Adolescent Triangulation Scale appears to have good psychometric properties and contributes to the literature on family systems theory by allowing for a more nuanced measurement of triangulation than was previously available.
Referandum ve Plebisit Kavramları Doğrultusunda Türkiye’nin Referandum ve Plebisit Tarihi
Authors: SAFİ İsmail , KURŞUNCU Talip
Published: November 2023

Demokrasinin özünde halkın yönetime katılımı yer almaktadır. Başka bir ifade ile siyasal ve yönetsel anlamda halkın egemenliğinin ortaya çıkmasıdır. Demokrasinin uygulanmasında üç sistemden bahsetmek mümkündür. Bunlar; doğrudan demokrasi, temsili demokrasi ve yarı doğrudan demokrasidir. Temelde halkın bizzat kendisini kendi katılımı ile temsil ettiği demokrasi doğrudan demokrasidir. Temsili demokraside halk egemenliğini devrederek temsilciler aracılığı ile yönetime katılmaktadır. Yarı doğrudan demokrasi ise hem halkın hem de temsilcilerin egemenliği arasında paylaştığı demokrasidir. Halktan her bir bireyin kendisinin bizzat yönetim sürecine katılımı zor ve hatta imkansızdır. Bu imkânsızlık neticesinde modern dönemde tercih edilen demokrasi türü temsili demokrasidir. Ancak temsili demokraside halkın geleceğini ve kaderini belirleme yetkisinin halkı temsil edenlerde olması durumundan yola çıkarak temsili demokrasinin eksik ve yanlışlarını gidermek amacıyla yarı doğrudan demokrasi sistemi hayata geçirilmiştir. Kimi durumlarda halkın karar alma sürecine temsilciler aracılığı ile değil de bizzat kendisinin katılımını ifade eden yarı doğrudan demokrasinin kullandığı dört araç vardır. Bu araçlar Meclis’in kabul ettiği kanunun yürürlük tarihinden önce belirli sayıdaki vatandaş tarafından referanduma sunulmasını istemesi anlamına gelen “halk vetosu”, halkın belirli sayıdaki vatandaşın başvurusu ile istediği kanunun Meclis tarafından çıkartılmaya zorlanmasını ifade eden “halk teşebbüsü”, halkın çalışmasından memnun kalmadığı temsilci veya temsilcileri görevlerinden azletmesine imkan tanıyan “temsilcilerin azli” ve Meclis tarafından kabul edilen kanun metninin halk oylamasına sunulması anlamına gelen referandumdur. Bu noktada Türkiye’de kendisine uygulama alanı bulan yarı doğrudan demokrasi aracı referandumdur. Halk oylamasının kötüye kullanılmasını ifade ederken kullanılan plebisit kavramı Türkiye’nin referandum tarihi açısından önem arz etmektedir. Türkiye tarihi boyunca yapılmış olan referandumlar plebisit kavramının kanıtları ve unsurları göz önüne tutularak değerlendirilecektir.
Discussion on the application of 5G communication technology in the Internet of Things
Authors: Wang Zhiqiang
Published: November 2023

At present, the Internet of Things has been widely used in various fields of people's work and life. At the same time, 5G communication technology has been widely concerned in various fields, which makes the network technology is constantly adopted and optimized. 5G communication technology has the advantages of high capacity, fast speed and low latency. The technology has played an important role in promoting the development of the Internet of Things. This paper focuses on the relationship between 5G communication and the Internet of Things, as well as the convenience brought by the combination of 5G communication and the Internet of Things technology for people's life and production.
Relationships between selected performance parameters and body composition in karate
Authors: Něma Kristina , Ružbarský Pavel
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Studying the somatic characteristics of karate athletes can provide specific details on the morphological and functional factors best suited for this combat sport. Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the relationship between selected aerobic and anaerobic parameters and the body composition of karate athletes. Materials and Methods: The study included 6 male karate athletes, medalists from European and world championships in senior categories, with a mean age of 28 3 years. The inclusion criteria were training experience and sports skill level. Body composition was assessed using bioimpedance analysis. To evaluate special aerobic endurance parameters, a specific karatespecific aerobic test was used, along with monitoring of heart rate and changes in blood lactate levels. The Wingate test was chosen to determine the level of anaerobic performance. Results: The findings of the present study indicate that body composition is correlated with aerobic and anaerobic variables of karate athletes. Conclusions: These results indicate that karate athletes with a lower body fat mass perform techniques during the fight with higher intensity but with less power. On the contrary, those with a higher percentage of body fat perform techniques with less intensity but they use more power to perform a punch or kick. A low percentage of body fat and body fat mass have a positive effect on the level of anaerobic capacity, which increases with decreasing percentage and amount of body fat.
THE TEACHERS' ROLES IN EDUCATIONAL ASPECT OF MERDEKA BELAJAR AT SCHOOLS
Authors: Kurniawati Wahyu , Supriatna Eka , Padli Al , Aristanto Aristanto , Murthada Murthada , Firdaus Mohamad
Published: November 2023

In Indonesia, the educational system is fully controlled by the government, especially curriculum policies based on applicable laws and regulations. The main basis for designing the Kurikulum Merdeka is the Freedom to Learn philosophy which also underlies other educational policies. This research aims to provide an overview of the teacher's role in Kurikulum Merdeka Education in Schools. The type of research used is library research or literature study where researchers rely on various literature to obtain research data and use a qualitative approach because the data produced is in the form of words or descriptions. The result of this research is that the teacher's Kurikulum Merdeka policy can carry out roles effectively to help students achieve learning goals. The teacher acts as a mover who plays an active role in pioneering change and improving the quality of education. The teacher not only designs and implements the curriculum but also becomes the link between the curriculum and students' interests. The role of the teacher in Kurikulum Merdeka is to carry out learning innovations to answer the needs of students and create a liberating learning climate. Learning innovation is expected to be able to help students to think independently, to innovate independently, to learn independently and creatively, to learn independently for happiness. The role of the teacher in learning innovation creates innovative teachers
Order Statistics from the Ishita distribution and Associated Inference
Authors: Zaki Anwar  , Abdul Nasir Khan
Published: November 2023

Ishita distribution proposed by Shankar and Shukla (2017) is useful in modelling data from biomedical science and engineering and it is also useful for the analysis of Stress-strength reliability of a component. It gives the best fit than most of the distributions such as Lindley, exponential and Akash distributions. In this paper, we have derived the recurrence relations and exact expressions for single and product moments of order statistics from Ishita distribution. By using exact expressions, we have tabulated the means, variances and covariance’s of order statistics from Ishita distribution. Further, using these moments, we have obtained the best linear unbiased estimators (BLUEs) for the location and scale parameters of the Ishita distribution based on the type-II censored samples.
Robust Trimmed Likelihood Discriminant Analysis for Multivariate Repeated Data
Authors: Anita Brobbey  , Lisa M. Lix  , Alberto Nettel-Aguirre  , Tyler Williamson  , Samuel Wiebe  , Tolulope Sajobi
Published: November 2023

Repeated measures discriminant analysis (RMDA) have been developed for distinguishing between two or more independent groups in multivariate repeated measures designs, in which multiple outcomes are repeatedly measured at two or more measurement occasions. However, these models, which are based on structured covariances, rely on the assumption of multivariate normality. Monte Carlo methods were used to compare the accuracy of RMDA procedures based on maximum likelihood estimators and robust maximum trimmed likelihood estimators under a variety of data analytic conditions. RMDA based on robust estimators are recommended for discriminating between population in multivariate repeated measures designs characterized by non-normal distributions.
STRATEGI SEKOLAH DALAM MENGATASI DEGRADASI MORAL SISWA DI SMP NEGERI 4 SATU ATAP KEDUNGREJA TAHUN PELAJARAN 2021/2022
Authors: Mulyani Sri
Published: November 2023

Sekolah memegang peranan dalam pendidikan dan mempunyai peranan yang sangat penting dalam upaya mengatasi degradasi moral dan pembinaan moral siswanya.
STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN ILMU TAJWID UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETRAMPILAN MEMBACA AL QUR’AN
Authors: Wildani Khusni , Ahdi Muhammad Wafiyul
Published: November 2023

Pembelajaran ilmu tajwid dan ketrampilan membaca merupakan serangkaian yang di ajarkan dalam kegiatan Ta’lim al-Qur’an bertujuan untuk meningkatkan ketrampilan membaca al-Qur’an dengan baik dan benar sesuai dengan ilmu tajwidnya. Terutama santri karena santri merupakan cerminan oleh masyarakat yang biasanya setelah santri sudah boyong atau lulus dari pondoknya di jadikan guru ngaji terutama ngaji al-Qur’an oleh sebab itu maka di pondok merupakan tempat belajar Ilmu tajwid. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan ilmu tajwid, untuk mengetahui kualitas keterampilan membaca al-Qur’an, dan untuk mengetahui faktor pendukung dan penghambat dalam penerapan strategi pembelajaran ilmu tajwid. Peneliti menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif  yaitu penelitian yang berusaha untuk mendeskripsikan dan menginterpretasikan sesuatu, misalnya situasi dan kondisi dengan hubungan yang ada, pendapat-pendapat yang berkembang, akibat atau akibat yang terjadi dan sebagainya. Pendekatan yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan pendekatan antar personal, artinya selama proses penelitian peneliti akan lebih mengadakan kontak atau berhubungan langsung dengan orang-orang sekitar lokasi penelitian. Dengan demikian peneliti diharapkan dapat mencari dengan leluasa informasi dan mendapatakan data lebih terperinci yang diperlukan untuk kepentingan penelitian. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, strategi pembelajaran ilmu tajwid di Pondok Pesantren Putri Al Lathifiyah 1 Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Jombang Menggunakan metode kitab Yanbu’a, Menggunakan metode bervariasi, Tahsin Al-Qur’an untuk meningkatkan anak membaca al-qur’an sesuai dengan ilmu tajwid.
Access in all areas? A round up of developments in market access and health technology assessment: part 2
Authors: Beattie Alice , Treharne Catrin , Mardiguian Silvy , Ramagopalan Sreeram V
Published: November 2023

In this latest update, we explore the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) enacted by the US Congress in August 2022, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently releasing the list of the first ten drugs it will negotiate prices on. We also cover the consequences of price controls and rigid value assessment in Germany which have led to the withdrawal of a number of medicines. It will be important to see how the IRA balances cost-saving with holistic value assessment, incentives for innovation and patient access to treatment.
Profil Kimia Tepung Keong Mas (Pomacae sp.) yang berasal dari Perairan Tawar Kelurahan Mauliru
Authors: Riha Yustina djati Ana , Henggu Krisman Umbu
Published: November 2023

Keong mas (Pomacae sp.) merupakan keong air tawar yang umumnya terdapat pada daerah rawa-rawa hingga persawahan. Keberadaan keong mas (Pomacae sp) di Indonesia dianggap sebagai hama tanaman pangan. Salah satu pemanfaatan hama keong mas yakni diolah sebagai tepung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kandungan proksimat tepung keong mas Pomacae sp) yang diperoleh dari perairan tawar Kelurahan Mauliru yakni protein 74,65%, kadar air 14,81%, kadar abu 6,68%, kadar lemak 3,51% dan karbohidrat 0,17%. Tingginya kadar protein pada tepung keong mas dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sediaan tepung ikan.
Implementasi Kebijakan Kurikulum Merdeka dalam Meningkatkan Capaian Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Prodi Teknik Informatika Universitas Bhayangkara Surabaya
Authors: Armando Yosea Bagus , Faizah Dinar , Prawesti Dhilla Adhika
Published: November 2023

This research examines the implementation of the independent curriculum policy in improving student learning outcomes in the Informatics Engineering Study Program, Bhayangkara University, Surabaya. The research method used is qualitative, namely interviews and documentation, then the data is linked to the theory that has been obtained in lectures. Data was obtained by asking several question instruments to the head of the information engineering study program, Bhayangkara University, Surabaya. The results of the research show that in implementing the independent curriculum, especially in the information engineering study program at Bhayangkara University, Surabaya, they always try to provide the best in providing services in the form of educational services to students. Namely by providing facilities or infrastructure that are tailored to the study program's learning achievements, always communicating everything related to Independent Learning on the Independent Campus (MBKM) to students, providing training and competency development for educators and education staff, and providing continuous mentoring or supervision to students who are currently studying. did it mbkm. The implementation of the independent curriculum has had a positive impact not only on students who participate in MBKM but also on the image of the institution in the eyes of the public.
Salvage and Reconstruction of the Mangled Hand: A Case Study Utilizing a Multi-Composite Tissue Product Reconstructive Approach
Authors: Al-Saidi Neil Nazar , Katranji Abdalmajid
Published: November 2023

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a novel reconstructive approach utilizing Multiple Composite Tissue Products (MCTPs) in severe hand injuries with risk of amputation. Methods: A comprehensive, single MCTP operation was performed at a single institution involving three tissue products to salvage the nerves, tendons, bone, and skin. This patient case study exemplifies the successful reconstruction of a mangled hand. Results: The application of three tissue products resulted in securing the integrity of the mangled hand’s structures and preservation of basic hand and wrist function, obviating the need for amputation. The patient regained significant restoration substantiating the safety and efficacy of this approach for structural, functional, and cosmetic outcomes. Discussion: Preoperative assessment and multi-disciplinary coordination of care was imperative in optimizing the successful outcomes. The patient’s medical history was complicated by diabetes mellitus, neuropathy, and osteonecrosis. Intensive postoperative rehabilitation, including Passive and Active Range of Motion (PROM, AROM), contributed to recovery and outcomes. Significance: The MCTP reconstructive approach is a promising avenue for optimizing tissue viability to recover from mangled hand injuries. The amelioration of adhesion formation directs proper tissue recovery which conserves tissue that might otherwise necessitate further excision, and possibly amputation. Per patient centered outcomes, this strategy mitigated extensive pain and minimized scarring, which enhanced the cosmetic appeal of reconstructing the mangled hand. These findings underscore the reconstructive potential of a MCTP approach in complex hand salvage, contributing to the recovery of function and cosmetic appeal. Future research should aim to validate similar findings of this case study strategy in a larger cohort.
Access to healthcare for people with physical disability in Tanzania: a case of Singida rural district, Singida-Tanzania
Authors:   , Ndyamukama Aika
Published: November 2023

This cross-sectional study explored the availability and affordability of healthcare services for people with a physical disability (PWPDs). Also, it determined whether the existing infrastructure at health facilities in Singida rural district supports PWPDs. The study applied mixed-method approaches involving quantitative and qualitative surveys with 15 key informants and 90 participants PWPDs from 18 wards and all 32 health facilities found in the district. To avoid the chance of the respondent‟s response being influenced by their parents and to make the respondents feel free to talk about whatever is in their mind about access to healthcare for PWPDs, the researcher selected 5 respondents in each ward aged 18 and above who could express themselves without being represented. The study used simple random, purposive, and snowballing sampling techniques to yield 90 respondents, 15 key informants, and 32 health facilities. Participants with physical disabilities were determined using the Washington Group on Disability statistics questions set to provide basic information on disability comparable worldwide. Data were collected using a questionnaire survey, interview, and observation. The researcher employed SPSS-26 software to analyze quantitative data and NVivo-12 software to analyze qualitative data. The analysis was conducted to obtain frequencies and percentages. Data presented in figures and tables; A thematic analysis was applied to determine certain variables such as age, gender, infrastructure, and access to healthcare services. The Chi-square test was employed to test the relationship between categorical variables. The study found that in Singida rural district, there were no special health facilities and specialist nurses/ doctors for PWPDs. Most of them still experience delays in getting an appointment and other services from nurses, primary care doctors, specialists, treatment interventions, and medical equipment. Similarly, the available healthcare service is not affordable to PWPDs, and most of them were not beneficiaries of health insurance schemes hence depending on the out-of-pocket payment system. Furthermore, the infrastructures at health facilities do not favor PWPDs. Therefore, the findings indicate that access to healthcare for PWPDs in Singida rural district is not available and affordable for PWPDs. Also, the existing infrastructure at health facilities doesn't support PWPDs to access healthcare. The study suggests that the government and other healthcare stakeholders should consider access to healthcare for PWPDs in rural areas where most PWPDs are at risk.
Investigating effects of agricultural pesticides on susceptibility and fitness parameters of Malaria vectors in rural south eastern, Tanzania
Authors:   , Urio Naomi
Published: November 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate effects of agrochemicals on susceptibility and fitness of the malaria vectors, An. gambiae s.l across farming areas in Tanzania. An exploratory mixed-methods study was conducted to explore awareness on pesticide use among community members in four villages (V1-V4) in south-eastern Tanzania. An. arabiensis larvae were collected from agricultural fields in the same villages and their emergent adults examined for insecticide susceptibility, egg laying, and wing lengths (as proxy for body size). These tests were repeated using two groups of laboratory-reared An. arabiensis, one of which was pre-exposed for 48hrs to sub-lethal aquatic doses of agricultural pesticides found in the villages. Results revealed that farmers lacked awareness of the linkages between public health and agriculture sectors but were interested in being more informed. Agrochemical usage was reported as extensive in V1, V2 & V3 but minimal in V4. Similarly, mosquitoes from V1-V3 but not V4 were resistant to pyrethroids, and either pirimiphos-methyl, bendiocarb or both. Adding the synergist, piperonyl butoxide, restored potency of the pyrethroids. Pre-exposure of laboratory-reared mosquitoes to pesticides during aquatic stages did not affect insecticide susceptibility in emergent adults of the same filial generation. There was also no effect on fecundity, except after pre-exposure to organophosphates, which were associated with fewer eggs and smaller mosquitoes. In this study, susceptibility of mosquitoes to public health insecticides was lower in villages reporting frequent use of pesticides compared to villages with little or no pesticide use. In conclusion, safeguarding the potential of insecticide-based interventions requires improved understanding of how agricultural pesticides influence important life-cycle processes and transmission potential of mosquito vectors.
Distributional solutions for damped wave equations
Authors: Nualart Marc
Published: November 2023

This work presents results on solutions to the one-dimensional damped wave equation, also called telegrapher's equation, when the initial conditions are general distributions. We make a complete deduction of its fundamental solutions, both for positive and negative times. To obtain them we only use self-similarity arguments and distributional calculus, making no use of Fourier or Laplace transforms. We next use these fundamental solutions to prove both the existence and the uniqueness of solutions to the distributional initial value problem. As applications we recover the semi-group property for initial data in classical function spaces, and we find the probability distribution function for a recent financial model of evolution of prices. For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2020/131/abstr.html
Typical layouts of high-rise apartments and embodied energy of building materials in developing countries - a case study in Indonesia
Authors: Ho Anh Dung , Nguyen Xuan Long , Pham Van Hung , Vu Cao Anh
Published: November 2023

As a typical developing country, Indonesia is the only Southeast Asian country in the G20 nations. The country is undergoing rapid urbanization, and cities must be expanded vertically to accommodate this urbanization rate within constrained horizontal spaces. Although this helped address the housing shortage issue, it caused significant environmental impacts. Owing to structural requirements, high-rise buildings often need more building materials than low-rise and medium-rise buildings. In other words, tall apartment buildings consume more energy and emit more CO2. This study applies the qualitative and quantitative methods to classify the standard design of high-rise apartments, then assessing environmental impacts of building materials in major cities in Indonesia. Findings of the study may be applied to develop low-carbon apartments and achieve sustainable development in developing countries, specially Vietnam.
Tính toán biệp pháp gia cố nền đất yếu bằng biệp pháp hút chân không kết hợp bấc thấm
Authors: Nguyễn Văn Diện , Tạ Minh Nghi , Trần Toàn Thắng
Published: November 2023

This paper presents a method of soft soil improvement by vacuum consolidation method combined with PVDs. One of the effective methods of soft soil improvement compared to the traditional preloading method, which consumes a lot of embankment materials, Extending construction time, and also causes the risk of slope instability due to the height of the embankment. The method of soft soil improvement by vacuum is a method of creating negative pressure in groundwater by vacuum pump and that negative pressure is maintained by an airtight geo-membrane system, thus increasing the effective pressureof soil by reducing excess pore water pressure while the total pressure remains unchanged. When using the vacuum compression method combined with PVDs, the surrounding soil tends to move into the vacuum area, thus minimizing the risk of slope instability. And the time to apply vacuum pressure is much faster than preloading method to create equivalent pressure. Specific application for the soil improvement of a factory in Cai Mep industrial zone will show the effectiveness of this method.
Vania Dominique Telaumbanua 1, Ryani Dhyan Parashakti 2 (Universitas Dian Nusantara, Fakultas Bisnis dan Ilmu Sosial: Jurnal Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia (MSDM)
Authors: Vania Vania Dominique Telaumbanua , Parashakti Ryani Dhyan
Published: November 2023

Based on Leadership Style, Communication and Work Environment which are so important in the company. Because Leadership Style governs all internal and external processes of the company in terms of leading behavior. For example, good leadership comes from a leadership spirit that has a pattern of behavior that shows firmness, wisdom, and so on. Because Communication regulates the process of conveying information so that the information conveyed can be well received, both for one direction and for two directions or more, either directly or indirectly. Because the Work Environment regulates patterns of behavior in the company as a whole in the environment where employees or Human Resources (HR) work. Therefore the Leadership Style, Communication and Work Environment is one that is really needed and one that influences all aspects of the company. The method that researchers use is to use quantitative, associative and causal. So the purpose of this study is to find out what Leadership Style, Communication and Work Environment are suitable for each company and how to apply it to each company and of course to share the knowledge that researchers have obtained based on the results of this research.

Keywords: Leadership Style, Communication, Work Environment and Employee Loyalty
Sosialisasi Investasi Emas Digital Bagi Generasi Millenial di Pulau Tidung
Authors: Fathihani Fathihani , Wuryandari Nur Endah Retno , Purnama Yanthy Herawaty , Purwanto Setiyo
Published: November 2023

Seiring perkembangan teknologi yang semakin berkembang, sehingga membuat setiap orang dituntut untuk memenuhi kebutuhan finansialnya dalam jangka panjang. Banyak cara untuk mempersiapkan kebutuhan dimasa mendatang salah satunya dengan berinvestasi. Salah satu bentuk investasi real asset yang minim resiko yaitu investasi emas yang merupakan salah satu instrument investasi yang stabil dan memiliki sifat Zero Inflation. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk mengetahui permasalahan mengenai keuangan generasi millennial dan memperkenalkan investasi emas digital bagi generasi millenial serta memberikan solusi perbaikan masalah tersebut dengan memberikan pemahaman mengenai pengelolaan keuangan yang baik agar dapat memilih investasi yang tepat. Dalam  pelaksanaan    kegiatan    pengabdian  ini    dilakukan  dengan  tiga  tahapan,  yaitu  persiapan,  pelaksanaan  dan pelaporan.Kegiatan  ini  dilaksanakan  pada  27 Mei 2023,  bertempat  di  Pulau Tidung, Kepulauan Seribu DKI Jakarta. Pada kegiatan Pengabdian ini menemukan bahwa rendahnya pemahaman investasi adalah kurangnya pemahaman mengenai pengelolaan keuangan dan perilaku keuangan yang cenderung boros. Sedangkan upaya perbaikan tertuang dalam tahapan action yaitu dengan 5W+1H. Penelitian ini menghasilkan perbaikan persentasi generasi millennial yang belum memahami investasi emas digital dari 85% menjadi 20% yang berarti terjadi penurunan sebesar 65%. Indikator penilaian ini dilakukan dengan metode evaluasi berkala selama 3 bulan yaitu dengan memonitoring aplikasi penggunaan investasi emas digital yang diterapkan pada saar kegiatan PkM berlangsung. Hasil program ini dapat menambah pemahaman dan pengetahuan mengenai investasi untuk para pemuda di pulau tidung sehingga dapat menyiapakan diri untuk mengatur keuangan dimasa depan. Para  pemuda pulau tidung mengharapkan    adanya    kunjungan    lain    dengan    bentuk    yang    sama    ke wilayah mereka    untuk  memberikan  pengenalan lebih  mengenai investasi.
Pelatihan Menulis Naskah Drama Menggunakan Cerita Islami bagi Siswa SMPIT ARMANIYYAH
Authors: Setyowati Rini , Nenda Nenda , Juariah Siti , Muktiali Saiful , Achmad Yudianto
Published: November 2023

Keterampilan menulis adalah kemampuan mengungkapkan gagasan, pendapat, dan perasaan kepada pihak lain melalui bahasa tulis. Keterampilan menulis merupakan salah satu keterampilan dasar yang harus dikuasai oleh siswa, baik menulis ilmiah maupun nonilmiah. Namun, kenyataan yang terjadi dalam pembelajaran, siswa masih banyak yang tidak terampil dalam menyampaikan atau mengomunikasikan idenya lewat tulisan dengan baik. Kesulitan terbesar adalah mencari ide cerita kemudian mengubahnya dalam bentuk narasi. Hal ini dijumpai pada keterampilan menulis berbentuk naskah drama. Naskah drama merupakan salah satu jenis karya sastra yang menarik karena akan ditampilkan dalam bentuk pementasan. Namun, siswa mengalami kesulitan mencari ide cerita dan menuangkannya dalam bentuk dialog dalam naskah. Sebagai seorang muslim, siswa di SMPIT ARMANIYYAH dilatih untuk membuat naskah drama yang ceritanya berasal dari kisah-kisah Islami sebagai media dakwah mengenalkan Islam ke masyarakat luas. Kegiatan  pelatihan menulis naskah drama menggunakan cerita Islami ini bertujuan untuk: (1) meningkatkan pengetahuan kesastraan, (2) meningkatkan kemampuan menulis karya sastra, (3) mengenalkan kisah Islami yang bisa dijadikan sumber ide cerita.