bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O održivosti semantičkog poimanja presupozicija
Authors: Palašić Nikolina
Published: July 2021

U radu je riječ o presupozicijama i njihovim temeljnim karakteristikama te o još uvijek neriješenom pitanju jesu li one semantički ili pragmalingvistički fenomen. Poseban se naglasak pritom stavlja na povezanost presupozicija i pojedinih leksičkih elemenata te sintaktičkih struktura, pri čemu se propituje uvjerenje da je moguće kakvu određenu presupoziciju uvijek vezati uz točno određeni leksičko-sintaktički element, odnosno propituje se mišljenje da postoje takozvani garanti presupozicija. Osim toga u radu se raspravlja o posve konkretnom problemu projekcije presupozicija, odnosno njihova prijenosa iz surečenice u složenu rečenicu u koju je ta surečenica uključena.
Konektori i druge diskursne oznake u pisanome i spontanome govorenom jeziku
Authors: Hržica Gordana , Košutar Sara , Posavec Kristina
Published: July 2021

Govorenje i pisanje dva su modaliteta jezične proizvodnje različitih obilježja koji pružaju različite izražajne mogućnosti te se zasnivaju se na različitim jezičnim zakonitostima. Razlike između modaliteta očituju se u uporabi jezičnih sredstava kojima se uspostavljaju odnosi na nadrečeničnoj razini, to jest konektora i ostalih diskursnih oznaka. Dosadašnja su istraživanja pokazala da se uporaba konektora i ostalih diskursnih oznaka razlikuje s obzirom na jezični modalitet. Mnogi oblici upotrebljavaju se i u pisanome i govorenome modalitetu, ali s različitim funkcijama, dok su neki drugi ograničeni na jedan jezični modalitet. S obzirom na nedostatak sličnih istraživanja u hrvatskome, u ovome su se istraživanju željele ispitati razlike u uporabi konektora i ostalih diskursnih oznaka s obzirom na jezični modalitet. Sukladno prijašnjim istraživanjima, očekivale su se razlike u čestoti konektora i diskursnih oznaka s obzirom na jezični modalitet. Istraživanje je provedeno na Hrvatskome nacionalnom korpusu (pisani jezik) te na Hrvatskome korpusu govornog jezika (govoreni jezik). Dobiveni su rezultati većim dijelom sukladni dosadašnjim istraživanjima, to jest pronađena je veća čestota diskursnih oznaka koje nisu konektori u govorenome korpusu te su se pojedini konektori i diskursne oznake pojavili u samo jednome od korpusa. Utvrđeno je i da se konektori pojavljuju češće u govorenome korpusu, a taj je rezultat u suprotnosti s prvotnom pretpostavkom o većoj čestoti tih oblika u pisanome korpusu. Rezultate provedenoga istraživanja potrebno je tumačiti u svjetlu žanrovskih osobitosti, stupnja formalnosti i interakcije.
Audiatur et altera pars! (Eксцентризмот во македонскиот роман)
Authors: Gjorgjieva Dimova Marija
Published: July 2021

Предмет на интерес на овој текст се пет романи од современата македонска книжевност, толкувани низ призма на одделни категории во постмодернистичката теорија. Теориските премиси на толкувањето поаѓаат од две концепции: 1.од тезите на Линда Хачион за ексцентризмот како една од доминантните одлики на постмодернистичката поетика, а која е во функција на паралелна афирмација и проблематизација на границите; 2. од тезите на Елизабет Веселинг и на Брајан Мекхејл за постмодернистичкиот историски роман како парадигматичен жанр што ги демонстрира овие онтолошки, епистемолошки и интердискурзивни трансгресии. Оттаму, интерпретативниот фокус е поставен врз афирмациите на ексцентризмот на тематско, структурно и наративно рамниште во романите, а во функција на преиспитување на релациите книжевност-историографија, фикција-факт, официјални-алтернативни верзии на минатото.
Effects of a motor imagery-based exercise protocol on chronic pain and emotional distress in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: A pilot study
Authors: Paolucci Teresa , Agostini Francesco , Mangone Massimiliano , Torquati Andrea , Scienza Simona , Sorgi Maria Laura , Pellicano Gaia Romana , Lai Carlo , Bernetti Andrea , Paoloni Marco
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread muscular or musculoskeletal pain of at least 3 months’ duration, occurring above and below the waist, on both sides of the body. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a rehabilitation program based on motor imagery versus a conventional exercise program in FM in terms of pain, functional and psychological outcomes. METHODS: Twenty-nine female subjects were randomly assigned to a group receiving motor imagery-based rehabilitation (MIG) or to a control group (CG) performing conventional rehabilitation. Outcome assessments were performed before (T0) and after 10 sessions of treatment (T1) and at a 12-week follow-up (T2). Pain, function and psychological measurements were conducted by means of different questionnaires. RESULTS: Both treatments improved all outcomes at post-treatment (T1) and follow-up (T2). The MIG showed a significant improvement in anxiety disorder associated with FM with respect to the CG, as well as improvements in coping strategies. CONCLUSIONS: Rehabilitation treatment based on motor imagery showed a stronger effect on anxiety and coping behavior than traditional physiotherapy in patients with FM. Integrated psychological support would be desirable in this setting. Further research is needed to explore the aspects investigated in more depth.
Serum levels of inflammatory biomarkers, glycaemic control indices and leptin receptors expression in adult male Wistar rats exposed to Pyrethroids
Authors: Atere Adedeji David , Moronkeji Akinpelu , Moronkeji Adebimpe Iyanuoluwa , Osadolor Humphrey Benedo
Published: July 2021

BACKGROUND: Due to widespread use of pesticides, an individual’s lifetime exposure to pesticide mixtures is unavoidable, resulting in potentiation of toxic effects such as changing metabolic signaling temporarily or permanently due to the formation of free radicals among exposed individuals. OBJECTIVE: This study then looked at the expression of leptin and insulin receptors in Wistar rats exposed to pyrethroid and its effects on adipokines and glycemic indices. METHODS: 84 Wistar rats were randomly selected and divided into two groups. 51 rats were exposed to 1.2 % w/v pyrethroid insecticides, while the remaining 33 rats were grouped as non-exposed. The groups were divided into three different groups, each with 7, 21, and 41 days. The animals were anesthetically sacrificed and samples of blood were collected after days of exposure. The levels of total antioxidant status (TAS), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), nitric oxide (NO), glucose and lipids were determined. Blood activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and catalase (CAT) were also determined. ELISA was used to assess leptin, adiponectin, insulin, CRP, IL-6, and TNFα. Glycaemic indices were calculated appropriately. Leptin and Insulin expression was determined using the reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) method. Data obtained were statistically compared, and P≤0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: The mean TChol, TAG, and HDL-C were significantly different (p < 0.05) among the exposed groups. The serum mean levels of SOD, GPx, CAT, GSH, TAS, QUICKI, TNFα, IL6, and CRP were significantly reduced (p < 0.05), while mean levels of MDA, H2O2, NO, insulin, HOMA-IR, FIRI, leptin, and adiponectin were significantly elevated (p < 0.05) in exposed groups. The relative expression of insulin and leptin genes in exposed and non-exposed groups was also shown by column. CONCLUSION: It is self-evident that pyrethroid chemicals exposure may disrupt carbohydrate and lipid metabolism by raising the risk of obesity among the exposed groups.
An algebraic approach to N-soft sets with application in decision-making using TOPSIS
Authors: Shabir Muhammad , Mushtaq Rimsha , Naz Munazza
Published: July 2021

In this paper, we focus on two main objectives. Firstly, we define some binary and unary operations on N-soft sets and study their algebraic properties. In unary operations, three different types of complements are studied. We prove De Morgan’s laws concerning top complements and for bottom complements for N-soft sets where N is fixed and provide a counterexample to show that De Morgan’s laws do not hold if we take different N. Then, we study different collections of N-soft sets which become idempotent commutative monoids and consequently show, that, these monoids give rise to hemirings of N-soft sets. Some of these hemirings are turned out as lattices. Finally, we show that the collection of all N-soft sets with full parameter set E and collection of all N-soft sets with parameter subset A are Stone Algebras. The second objective is to integrate the well-known technique of TOPSIS and N-soft set-based mathematical models from the real world. We discuss a hybrid model of multi-criteria decision-making combining the TOPSIS and N-soft sets and present an algorithm with implementation on the selection of the best model of laptop.
An effective feature subset selection approach based on Jeffries-Matusita distance for multiclass problems
Authors: Sen Rikta , Goswami Saptarsi , Mandal Ashis Kumar , Chakraborty Basabi
Published: July 2021

Jeffries-Matusita (JM) distance, a transformation of the Bhattacharyya distance, is a widely used measure of the spectral separability distance between the two class density functions and is generally used as a class separability measure. It can be considered to have good potential to be used for evaluation of the effectiveness of a feature in discriminating two classes. The capability of JM distance as a ranking based feature selection technique for binary classification problems has been verified in some research works as well as in our earlier work. It was found by our simulation experiments with benchmark data sets that JM distance works equally well compared to other popular feature ranking methods based on mutual information, information gain or Relief. Extension of JM distance measure for feature ranking in multiclass problems has also been reported in the literature. But all of them are basically rank based approaches which deliver the ranking of the features and do not automatically produce the final optimal feature subset. In this work, a novel heuristic approach for finding out the optimum feature subset from JM distance based ranked feature lists for multiclass problems have been developed without explicitly using any specific search technique. The proposed approach integrates the extension of JM measure for multiclass problems and the selection of the final optimal feature subset in a unified process. The performance of the proposed algorithm has been evaluated by simulation experiments with benchmark data sets in comparison with two other previously developed multiclass JM distance measures (weighted average JM distance and another multiclass extension equivalent to Bhattacharyya bound) and some other popular filter based feature ranking algorithms. It is found that the proposed algorithm performs better in terms of classification accuracy, F-measure, AUC with a reduced set of features and computational cost.
An improved DFA based kernel ensemble learning machine using local feature representations for face recognition
Authors: Kavitha N , Ruba Soundar K , Sathis Kumar T
Published: July 2021

In recent years, the Face recognition task has been an active research area in computer vision and biometrics. Many feature extraction and classification algorithms are proposed to perform face recognition. However, the former usually suffer from the wide variations in face images, while the latter usually discard the local facial features, which are proven to be important for face recognition. In this paper, a novel framework based on merging the advantages of the Key points Local Binary/Tetra Pattern (KP-LTrP) and Improved Hough Transform (IHT) with the Improved DragonFly Algorithm-Kernel Ensemble Learning Machine (IDFA-KELM) is proposed to address the face recognition problem in unconstrained conditions. Initially, the face images are collected from the publicly available dataset. Then noises in the input image are removed by performing preprocessing using Adaptive Kuwahara filter (AKF). After preprocessing, the face from the preprocessed image is detected using the Tree-Structured Part Model (TSPM) structure. Then, features, such as KP-LTrP, and IHT are extracted from the detected face and the extracted feature is reduced using the Information gain based Kernel Principal Component Analysis (IG-KPCA) algorithm. Then, finally, these reduced features are inputted to IDFA-KELM for performing FR. The outcomes of the proposed method are examined and contrasted with the other existing techniques to confirm that the proposed IDFA-KELM detects human faces efficiently from the input images.
Fundamental relations and identities of fuzzy hyperalgebras
Authors: Firouzkouhi Narjes , Amini Abbas , Cheng Chun , Soleymani Mehdi , Davvaz Bijan
Published: July 2021

Inspired by fuzzy hyperalgebras and fuzzy polynomial function (term function), some homomorphism properties of fundamental relation on fuzzy hyperalgebras are conveyed. The obtained relations of fuzzy hyperalgebra are utilized for certain applications, i.e., biological phenomena and genetics along with some elucidatory examples presenting various aspects of fuzzy hyperalgebras. Then, by considering the definition of identities (weak and strong) as a class of fuzzy polynomial function, the smallest equivalence relation (fundamental relation) is obtained which is an important tool for fuzzy hyperalgebraic systems. Through the characterization of these equivalence relations of a fuzzy hyperalgebra, we assign the smallest equivalence relation α i 1 i 2 ∗ on a fuzzy hyperalgebra via identities where the factor hyperalgebra is a universal algebra. We extend and improve the identities on fuzzy hyperalgebras and characterize the smallest equivalence relation α J ∗ on the set of strong identities.
Evaluation of niche suitability of modern tram design based on Cloud-TOPSIS
Authors: Pu Jiaozi , Liu Zongxin
Published: July 2021

The study of niche suitability of modern tram design can promote the virtuous circle of urban ecology, coordinate the contradiction between modern tram and ecological problems, and provide a theoretical for the solution of design problems. The evaluation results can be used for the optimization and improvement of design schemes. The index system of niche suitability of modern tram design was established, aiming at the design problems of modern tram in the development process based on the perspective of ecological evaluation. The Cloud-TOPSIS method was put forward to evaluate and analyze the index system, and the evaluation model of niche suitability of modern tram design is obtained.
Customer lifetime value prediction for gaming industry: fuzzy clustering based approach
Authors: Tekin Ahmet Tezcan , Kaya Tolga , Cebi Ferhan
Published: July 2021

The use of fuzzy logic in machine learning is becoming widespread. In machine learning problems, the data, which have different characteristics, are trained and predicted together. Training the model consisting of data with different characteristics can increase the rate of error in prediction. In this study, we suggest a new approach to assembling prediction with fuzzy clustering. Our approach aims to cluster the data according to their fuzzy membership value and model it with similar characteristics. This approach allows for efficient clustering of objects with more than one cluster characteristic. On the other hand, our approach will enable us to combine boosting type ensemble algorithms, which are various forms of assemblies that are widely used in machine learning due to their excellent success in the literature. We used a mobile game’s customers’ marketing and gameplay data for predicting their customer lifetime value for testing our approach. Customer lifetime value prediction for users is crucial for determining the marketing cost cap for companies. The findings reveal that using a fuzzy method to ensemble the algorithms outperforms implementing the algorithms individually.
Fuzzy grey forecasting model optimized by moth-flame optimization algorithm for short time electricity consumption
Authors: Bilgiç Ceyda Tanyolaç , Bilgiç Boğaç , Çebi Ferhan
Published: July 2021

It is significant that the forecasting models give the closest result to the true value. Forecasting models are widespread in the literature. The grey model gives successful results with limited data. The existing Triangular Fuzzy Grey Model (TFGM (1,1)) in the literature is very useful in that it gives the maximum, minimum and average value directly in the data. A novel combined forecasting model named, Moth Flame Optimization Algorithm optimization of Triangular Fuzzy Grey Model, MFO-TFGM (1,1), is presented in this study. The existing TFGM (1,1) model parameters are optimized by a new nature- inspired heuristic algorithm named Moth-Flame Optimization algorithm which is inspired by the moths flying path. Unlike the studies in the literature, in order to improve the forecasting accuracy, six parameters (λL, λM, λR, α, β and γ) were optimized. After the steps of the model is presented, a forecasting implementation has been made with the proposed model. Turkey’s hourly electricity consumption data is utilized to show the success of the prediction model. Prediction results of proposed model is compared with TFGM (1,1). MFO-TFGM (1,1) performs higher forecasting accuracy.
Estimation of the Quality-of-Life Impact of X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy
Authors: Lloyd Andrew , Aggio Daniel , Slocomb Ted L. , Lee Jun , Beggs Alan H. , Bilder Deborah A.
Published: July 2021

X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a rare, severe, neuromuscular disorder for which novel treatments are under investigation. This study estimated quality-of-life weights (or utilities) for children with XLMTM. The state that was rated the worst described a child unable to sit and requiring invasive ventilation for≥16 hours a day (utility = –0.07 or –0.27 depending on method used). The state describing a child who can stand and walk and does not require invasive ventilation was the most highly rated state and had a utility of 0.91 or 0.77 (depending on method used). Nine health state vignettes were developed for XLMTM defined in terms of respiratory and motor function based on clinical trial data from parents completing the Assessment of Caregiver Experience with Neuromuscular Disease (ACEND) Domain 1 scale assessing mobility, transfers, sitting, playing, eating, grooming and dressing. These data were supplemented with qualitative data from parent interviews on the daily impact of XLMTM, especially in terms of psychological wellbeing, pain and discomfort, and communication. Seven clinical experts reviewed the draft vignettes for accuracy. Vignettes were rated by members of the UK general public using a time trade-off (TTO) interview and an EQ-5D-5L assessment. This study demonstrated a substantial impact of XLMTM on utility weights.
Predictive Value of Verbatim Parkinson’s Disease Patient-Reported Symptoms of Postural Instability and Falling
Authors: Javidnia Monica , Arbatti Lakshmi , Hosamath Abhishek , Eberly Shirley W. , Oakes David , Shoulson Ira
Published: July 2021

Background: Postural instability is an intractable sign of Parkinson’s disease, associated with poor disease prognosis, fall risk, and decreased quality of life. Objective: 1) Characterize verbatim reports of postural instability and associated symptoms (gait disorder, balance, falling, freezing, and posture), 2) compare reports with responses to three pre-specified questions from Part II of the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS), and 3) examine postural instability symptoms and MDS-UPDRS responses as predictors of future falls. Methods: Fox Insight research participants reported their problems attributed to PD in their own words using the Parkinson Disease Patient Reports of Problems (PD-PROP). Natural language processing, clinical curation, and data mining techniques were applied to classify text into problem domains and clinically-curated symptoms. Baseline postural instability symptoms were mapped to MDS-UPDRS questions 2.11–2.13. T-tests and chi-square tests were used to compare postural instability reporters and non-reporters, and Cochran-Armitage trend tests were used to evaluate associations between PD-PROP and MDS-UPDRS responses; survival methods were utilized to evaluate the predictive utility of PD-PROP and MDS-UPDRS responses in time-to-fall analyses. Results: Of participants within 10 years of PD diagnosis, 9,692 (56.0%) reported postural instability symptoms referable to gait unsteadiness, balance, falling, freezing, or posture at baseline. Postural instability symptoms were significantly associated with patient-reported measures from the MDS-UPDRS questions. Balance problems reported on PD-PROP and MDS-UPDRS 2.11–2.13 measures were predictive of future falls. Conclusion: Verbatim-reported problems captured by the PD-PROP and categorized by natural language processing and clinical curation and MDS-UPDRS responses predicted falls. The PD-PROP output was more granular than, and as informative as, the categorical responses.
Parkinson’s Disease and the Gut: Symptoms, Nutrition, and Microbiota
Authors: Yemula Nehal , Dietrich Celina , Dostal Vaclav , Hornberger Michael
Published: July 2021

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide, characterized by symptoms of bradykinesia, rigidity, postural instability, and tremor. Recently, there has been a growing focus on the relationship between the gut and the development of PD. Emerging to the forefront, an interesting concept has developed suggesting that the initial pathophysiological changes occur in the gastrointestinal tract before changes are seen within the brain. This review is aimed at highlighting the relationship between PD and the gastrointestinal tract, along with the supporting evidence for this. Firstly, we will focus on the gastrointestinal conditions and symptoms which commonly affects patients, including both upper and lower gastrointestinal issues. Secondly, the impact of nutrition and diet on neurological health and PD physiology, with particular emphasis on commonly consumed items including macronutrients and micronutrients. Finally, variability of the gut microbiome will also be discussed and its link with both the symptoms and signs of PD. The evidence presented in this review highly suggests that the initial pathogenesis in the gut may proceed the development of prodromal PD subtypes, and therefore building on this further could be imperative and lead to earlier diagnosis with new and improved therapeutics.
Analisis SWOT Digital Banking di BRI Syariah KCP Tulang Bawang Barat
Authors: Lestari Putri , Liberty Liberty , Sunarwan Aisyah
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengimplementasian analisis SWOT Digital Banking di BRI Syariah KCP Tulang Bawang Barat. Masalah dalam penelitian ini ialah untuk melihat apakah pengimplementasian digital banking sudah diterapkan dengan baik dengan melihat kekuatan, kelemahan, peluang serta ancaman yang dimiliki bank dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT. Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah penelitian kualitatif dengan analisis deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan ialah wawancara dan kuesioner yang disebarkan ke 98 responden yang kemudian dimasukan ke dalam tabel Matriks SWOT kemudian data diolah kemudian diperoleh besaran sumbu X dan sumbu Y maka dilanjutkan ke dalam gambar diagram cartesius. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa analisis SWOT sumbu X sebesar 3,7 dan sumbu Y sebesar 2,2. Dimana setelah di gambarkan kedalam diagram cartesius bahwa bank berada padakuadran I (Growth) dimana bank BRI Syariah KCP Tulang Bawang Barat perlu menerapkan strategi OS (Oriented Strategy).
An Investigation of Employment Choice in the Rural Sector of Pakistan
Authors:   National University of Science & Technology, Islamabad, Jamil Faisal
Published: July 2021

Agricultural sector remained the focus of policy makers in an attempt to improve the rural incomes and reducing rural poverty among highly populated but less developed countries. The paper analyzes the workers’ choice between farm and nonfarm sectors in the rural sector. The study provides a theoretical framework where the employment decision of rural household member in the farm and nonfarm sectors depends on its physical assets including landholding and human capital development. The empirical analysis uses data for Pakistan obtained from PIHS 2001-02 and PSLM 2010-11. The results of the empirical model show that landholding is the major factor that drives the individual towards the farm activity while, education and public policy incentives including connectivity, market access and information spur the nonfarm employment. The findings of the study favor the development of nonfarm sector in order to cope with excessively increasing number of rural semi-skilled young workers. The findings suggest that focus of the policy should be on education and training to provide an enabling environment for sustained earnings of individuals. Nonfarm sector employment may ensure sustainable income of the rural labor as well as production of exportable surplus from rural to urban areas. This is inevitable due to poor economic conditions of rural workers and limited absorption capacity of farm and the urban job markets in the country.
Measuring Crop Productivity Index of Agro Ecological Zones of Punjab and Its Relationship with Climate Factors
Authors:   Government Graduate College Asgharmall, Rawalpindi, Nazir Irfan
Published: July 2021

measure of crop productivity index and test its validity for climate variables in agricultural ecological zones (AEZs) of Punjab province. Our study followed the FAO’s definition of AEZs in this regard. Crop productivity index is developed with the application of principal component analysis, including major crops like Maize, Sugarcane, Rice, Jowar, Cotton and Wheat. The data on crops from the year 1981-2018, are used. To develop productivity indices on AEZs with same ecological conditions is one of novel features of the present study. Study reveals diverse empirical results. The zones 2, 4 and 6 are ranked as highest productive areas. These zones include D.G. Khan, Rahimyar Khan, Multan and Muzaffargarh areas. The empirical findings confirm the validity and stability of this new construct. Among the climate factors, average maximum temperature plays a significant role for productivity.
Evidence-based policies benefit the men and women who smoke
Authors: Baker Gizelle , Olson Jana , Gilchrist Moira
Published: July 2021

_The WHO study group on tobacco product regulation (TobReg) published their eighth report on the scientific basis of tobacco product regulation in May, 2021. The report makes recommendations aimed at addressing “a number of issues concerning novel and emerging nicotine and tobacco products, such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS) and heated tobacco products (HTPs)”. The report concludes by making a number of policy recommendations on HTPs and ENDS that, if implemented, would severely restrict both the availability of these products, and accurate information about them for those adults would otherwise continue to use cigarettes. Whilst the report aims to “protect the health of […] populations, especially the younger generation”, it neglects to consider the potential negative consequences of these recommendations on the more than 1 billion people who smoke. We all agree that smoke-free products carry some risk compared to smoking abstinence or cessation. Nevertheless, the body of available scientific evidence indicates that these products are a better choice for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke._

_Rather than promoting regulation that would encourage these adults to switch to better alternatives such as e-cigarettes and HTPs, the policy recommendations put forward in the TobReg report will instead maintain the status quo—and support the continuation of smoking, the most harmful form of nicotine and tobacco consumption. The report omits or obscures key information that is vital for science-based policymaking, and there is a clear disconnect between the available body of scientific evidence and the policy recommendations put forth in the report. Here, we share our perspective on the TobReg report in order to contribute to an open, science- and evidence-based dialog._
Assessment of the accuracy of the thermogravimetric method for measuring humidity and the effectiveness of the application of this method in the agro-industrial complex
Authors: Kalandarov P. V.
Published: July 2021

The problem of limited practical application of methods and devices for automatic control of the moisture content of products of the agro-industrial complex has been studied. Determination of moisture content of products of the agro-industrial complex by thermogravimetric method is considered. The efficiency of weighing and sampling by accelerated and arbitration methods is analyzed. The errors in determining the moisture content of products by the thermogravimetric method are estimated. It was found that the error of the accelerated method is several times higher than the error of the arbitration method. The need to improve the existing thermogravimetric method for determining moisture content, both in terms of rapidity and accuracy, is noted. The importance of choosing the optimal number of determined parameters of the research object, which ensures the maximum measurement accuracy, is shown. Based on the analysis and assessment of the accuracy of the thermogravimetric method for measuring humidity, the main requirements for the design of humidity control devices are formulated.
Perilaku Petani terhadap Pertanian Buah Naga secara Organik di Desa Beji Kecamatan Nguntoronadi Kabupaten Wonogiri
Authors: Purnama Riesta Adyanti , Setyowati Retno , Wibowo Agung
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji perilaku petani dalam melaksanakan pertanian buah naga secara organik di Desa Beji Kecamatan Nguntoronadi Kabupaten Wonogiri; mengkaji faktor-faktor pembentuk perilaku petani dalam melaksanakan pertanian buah naga secara organik di Desa Beji Kecamatan Nguntoronadi Kabupaten Wonogiri; dan mengkaji hubungan antara faktor-faktor pembentuk perilaku dengan perilaku petani dalam melaksanakan pertanian buah naga secara organik di Desa Beji Kecamatan Nguntoronadi Kabupaten Wonogiri. Metode dasar yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan teknik purposive atau sengaja. Lokasi penelitian di Desa Beji Kecamatan Nguntoronadi Kabupaten Wonogiri yaitu Gapoktan Beji Makmur dan Kelompok Wanita Tani Pelangi. Sampel ditentukan dengan metode proportional random sampling, sebanyak 50 responden. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah Rank Spearman IBM SPSS Statistics 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa : (1) Perilaku petani dalan pertanian buah naga secara organik di Desa Beji Kecamatan Nguntoronadi Kabupaten Wonogiri termasuk dalam kategori baik (2) Faktor pembentuk perilaku petani dalam pertanian buah naga secara organik di Desa Beji Kecamatan Nguntoronadi Kabupaten Wonogiri yaitu penyuluhan berada pada kategori sangat baik, pengetahuan berada pada kategori tinggi, motivasi berada pada kategori tinggi, sikap berada pada kategori baik, dan pendampingan berada pada kategori baik (3) Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara faktor pengetahuan, motivasi, dan pendampingan dengan perilaku petani terhadap pertanian buah naga secara organik, sedangkan faktor penyuluhan dan sikap tidak berhubungan signifikan dengan perilaku petani terhadap pertanian buah naga secara organik di Desa Beji Kecamatan Nguntoronadi Kabupaten Wonogiri.
MESOFAUNA TANAH: DIVERSITAS DAN KELIMPAHANNYA PADA BEBERAPA TIPE PENGGUNAAN LAHAN BERBEDA DI BOGOR, JAWA BARAT
Authors: Anggriawan Rendy , Mulyawan Ronny , Santari Putri Tria
Published: July 2021

Keberadaan mesofauna tanah bergantung pada sumber energi seperti bahan organik dan biomassa hidup yang terkait dengan aliran siklus karbon di dalam tanah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kelimpahan dan keragaman mesofauna tanah pada tiga tipe penggunaan lahan di Bogor, Jawa Barat. Pengambilan sampel tanah dilakukan pada 5 titik lokasi sampel pada tipe penggunaan lahan hutan, kebun, dan tegalan. Ekstraksi mesofauna tanah pada masing-masing tipe penggunaan lahan menggunakan metode berlese tulgren, kempson extractor , dan pitfall traps. Kelimpahan mesofauna tanah terbesar terdapat pada tipe penggunaan lahan tegalan yang diekstraksi menggunakan metode kempson sampel seresah dengan densitas 835 individu/m2. Indeks diversitas tertinggi meso fauna tanah terdapat pada tipe penggunaan lahan hutan.
Linguistik Forensik Ujaran Kebencian terhadap Artis Aurel Hermansyah di Media Sosial Instagram
Authors: Suryani Yunita , Istianingrum Rika , Hanik Siti Umi
Published: July 2021

Instagram merupakan salah satu akun media sosial online yang digunakan untuk menyampaikan pesan, baik dalam bentuk teks, gambar, audio, maupun video. Pesan yang disampaikan dapat bervariasi, bergantung maksud dan tujuan pemilik akun. Salah satunya adalah ujaran kebencian. Ujaran kebencian pemilik akun @mantanaurelhermansyahdalam bentuk teks bermaksud menghina dan mencemarkan nama baik Aurel Hermansyah, dan bertujuan merusak hubungan Aurel Hermansyah dengan Atta Halilintar yang sengaja di-tag atau ditandai akun instagramnya.Tujuan penelitian ini mendeskripsikan bentuk tindak tutur ilokusi-perlokusi, kalimat tabu, dan ujaran kebencian oleh pemilik akun @mantanaurelhermansyah. Metode dalam penelitian ini padan ortografis.Hasil analisis data ditemukan: 1) tindak tutur ilokusi jenis direktif kategori bertanya, kalimat tabu kategori penghinaan dengan menyebut nama, ujaran kebencian kategori menghasut; 2) tindak tutur ilokusi jenis komisif kategori menawarkan  dan tindak tutur ilokusi ekspresif kategori menyatakan perasaan, kalimat tabu kategori pelecehan seksual, ujaran kebencian kategori penghinaan; 3) tindak tutur ilokusi direktif kategori bertanya, kalimat tabu kategori perbuatan tidak senonoh, ujaran kebencian kategori menghasut; 4) tindak tutur ilokusi asertif kategori mengakui, kalimat tabu kategori pelecehan seksual, ujaran kebencian kategori penyebaran berita bohong penghinaan dan pencemaran nama baik. Tindak tutur perlokusi dari ujaran kebencian tersebut adalah Atta Halilintar memberikan komentarburuk dan berusaha mencari tahu siapa pemilik akun tersebut.
PENGARUH PEER TEACHING BERBANTUAN APLIKASI SPSS TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PENGUASAAN KONSEP PADA MATERI STATISTIKA
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini termasuk kedalam penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode yang diterapkan adalah ex post facto dan jenis penelitiannya berupa quasi experiment. Tujuan dari penelitiannya yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari peer teaching berbantuan aplikasi SPSS terhadap kemampuan penguasaan konsep pada materi statistika. Dalam pembelajaran matematika, guru diharuskan untuk berpedoman terhadap bagaimana cara mengajar itu sendiri supaya siswa dapat mengikuti kegiatan pembelajaran dengan baik. Akan tetapi pada kenyataannya kebanyakan guru masih menggunakan pembelajaran klasikal. Statistika adalah materi matematika yang menjadikan siswa kesulitan untuk memahaminya. Hal itu terungkap berdasarkan hasil observasi dengan salah satu guru matematika di SMAN 1 Bireuen yang menunjukkan bahwa 60% siswa menghadapi kesulitan untuk menyelesaikan masalah pada materi statistika. Peer teaching berbantuan aplikasi SPSS memiliki pengaruh dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Peer teaching yaitu suatu model atau metode pembelajaran yang menjadikan siswa sebagai pemeran utama, dimana siswa akan melakukan proses belajar dari siswa lain sehingga siswa lebih mudah memahami apabila mengalami kesulitan. Pembelajaran dengan menggunakan peer teaching guru bertindak sebagai pembimbing dan pengatur proses pembelajaran. Adapun hasil penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa nilai signifikansi sebesar 0.00 0.05 maka  ditolak, artinya terdapat pengaruh antara peer teaching berbantuan aplikasi SPSS terhadap kemampuan penguasaan konsep pada materi statistika Kata Kunci: Peer Teaching, SPSS, Statistika.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MENGGUNAKAN ADOBE FLASH CS6 PADA MATERI BARISAN DAN DERET ARITMETIKA
Authors: Setiyani Anisa Fitriyani, Fuad Nasir,
Published: July 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai kevalidan suatu media pembelajaran menggunakan Adobe Flash CS6 pada materi barisan dan deret aritmetika yang telah dikembangkan. Mengingat masa sekarang ini sulit untuk melakukan pembelajaran secara tatap muka maka guruh harus kreatif mebuat media pembelajaran yang menarik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan model ADDIE yang terbatas hanya sampai tahapan development. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa lembar validasi ahli. Analisis data dilakukan dengan analisis data deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa media pembelajaran yang telah dirancang dengan menggunakan Adobe Flash CS6 pada materi barisan dan deret aritmetika memperoleh persentase sebesar 97,125% berdasarkan hasil validasi ahli yang telah dianalisis. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut maka dapat dikatakan bahwa media pembelajaran menggunakan Adobe Flash CS6 ini merupakan media yang sangat efektif untuk membantu proses pembelajaran agar pembelajaran yang dilakukan tidak membosankan dan siswa menjadi lebih tertarik.Kata Kunci: Adobe Flash CS6, Barisan dan Deret Aritmatika
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MATERNAL OUTCOME IN FIRST-TRIMESTER VAGINAL BLEEDING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, SMS MEDICAL COLLEGE, JAIPUR
Authors: Meena Savita , Verma Suniti , Sehra R N , Choudhary Suman
Published: July 2021

Background: The outcome of ongoing pregnancies after first trimester vaginal bleeding is of relevance to women and obstetricians for planning antenatal care and clinical interventions in pregnancy. Hence, this study was conducted to identify the risks associated with first trimester bleed which may facilitate decision making regarding mode, place and timing of delivery during management, which may improve maternal and neonatal outcome.

Methods: Hospital based comparative prospective study conducted at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SMS Medical College & associated Hospitals, Jaipur.

Results: APH was found in 4 (8.00%) patients of case group and nil in control group. So, APH was found to be more in the case group than control group but was statistically not significant. Pre-eclampsia was found in 4 (8.00%) in case group and 3 (6.00%) in control group with statistically insignificant difference between the two groups.  26 (52.00%) delivered at the gestational age of ?37 weeks, whereas only 8 (16%) of control group delivered at ?37 weeks. So, the gestational age at delivery of control group subjects was found to be higher as compared to case group subjects and the difference was statistically significant (p=0.001).

Conclusion: Threatened miscarriage in early pregnancy increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcome. In our study, these patients were found to be at an increased risk of preterm delivery, PPROM.

Keywords: PROM, Miscarriage, Gestational age
A case report of disseminated cysticercosis in Bali, Indonesia
Authors: Raka Sudewi A.A , Wandra Toni , Adnyana Oka , Moestikaningsih NFN , A.B.N. Nuartha A , Sako Yasuhito , Nakaya Kazuhiro , Ito Akira
Published: July 2021

Abstract. We reported the case of a 36-year-old Balinese man who disseminated cysticercosis, presented neuro-, subcutaneous- and oral-cysticercosis. Diagnosis of it was based on anamnesis, clinical examination including CT Scan, histopathological and serological examinations. The patient visited outpatient clinic of Sanglah Denpasar Hospital in Bali, in June 2003 with two subcutaneous nodules in the body. Serological examinations (ELISA and immnunoblot) used both purified glycoproteins and chimeric recombinant antigen were positive. The two subcutaneous nodules disappeared after treatment with albendazole. In January 2004, the patient presented neuro-, and oral-cysticercosis. CT Scan showed multiple active lesions in the brain. During the treatment with 800 mg albendazole daily during for one month. The side effects of it such as nausea and vomit were found in that patient. Antibody responses in ELISA and immnunoblot were still positive and follow up CT scan in May 2004, it showed that very similar figures as previously. Repeated treatment with 400mg albendazole daily for one and half month was applied. Antibody responses became low, and CT scan in March 2006 did not show any active cysts but only calcified lesions.
HUBUNGAN PERSEPSI PERAWAT TENTANG PENCEGAHAN PHLEBITIS DENGAN PROSEDUR PEMASANGAN INFUS DI RUANG NUSA INDAH 2 DAN RUANG MAWAR 2 RUMAH SAKIT PENYAKIT INFEKSI PROF. DR. SULIANTI SAROSO
Authors: Cahyo Adi Prayitno Nur , Agustina Marisca
Published: July 2021

Abstrak : Phlebitis adalah radang pada bagian intima dari vena yang disebabkan oleh iritasi kimia, mekanik, atau infeksi bakteri terjadi setelah pemasangan infus pada intima vena terjadi antara 48-72 jam.Jumlah pasien yang mendapatkan terapi infus diperkirakan sekitar 25 juta pasien pertahun di Inggris, selama perawatannya 90% pasien akan beresiko mengalami komplikasi pada pemasangan kateter intravena. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan persepsi perawat tentang pencegahan phlebitis dengan prosedur pemasangan infus di Ruang Nusa Indah 2 dan Ruang Mawar 2 RSPI Prof. Dr. Sulianti Saroso Jakarta Utara Tahun 2014. Desain penelitian yang di gunakan adalah cross sectional. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner dan lembar observasi SPO. Populasi berjumlah 36 responden. Sampel yang digunakan yaitu 36 responden dengan total populasi menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil bivariat menunjukan ada hubungan persepsi perawat tentang pencegahan phlebitis dengan prosedur pemasangan infus di ruang nusa indah 2 dan ruang mawar 2 RSPI Prof. Dr. Sulianti Saroso tahun 2014 dengan Pvalue 0,054. Diharapkan penelitian ini dapat dijadikan acuan bagi pengambil kebijakan khususnya untuk dijadikan bahan evaluasi dalam pelaksaaan standar asuhan keperawatan.Â Abstract : Phlebitis is an inflammation in the intima of the vein caused by mechanical, chemical irritation of bacterial infection that occur after applying of the IV line in the venous intima on 48 â€“ 72 hours. The number of patients that receiving infusion therapy is estimated at around 25 million patients per year in UK, during the treatment 90% patients will be risk of getting complication on applying of the IV line. The difference in perception and non compliance with the SPO is one of the causes of phlebitis. The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship of the nurseâ€™s perception about phlebitis prevention in the procedures of applying IV line at Nusa Indah 2 ward and Mawar 2 ward RSPI Prof. Dr. Sulianti Saroso on 2014. The design of this research is descriptive correlation with cross sectional approach. Data collect using questionnaire and standard procedure observation sheet. The population is 36 with a total population retrieval technique using a chi square Bivariate results shows a relationship between nurses perception and IV line precodures at nusa indah 2 ward and mawar 2 ward rspi prof. dr. sulianti saroso on 2014 with p value 0,054. Hopefully this research can be used as a reference for the policy makers to make an evaluation in the implementation of nursing care standards.
IDENTIFICATION OF INTESTINAL MICROBES IN CHILDREN WITH DIARRHEA ANDNON-DIARRHEA USING POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION / ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION-MASS SPECTROMETRY (PCR / ESI-MS)
Authors: Sarry Hartono Teguh , Murniati Dewi , Yasmon Andi , H Moehario Lucky
Published: July 2021

Abstract :Microbiota present in human intestinal are diverse, and imbalance in composition of intestinal flora may cause diarrhea.This study aimed to obtain a profile of intestinal bacteria in children with and without diarrhea and assess their presence with incidence of diarrhea. An analitical descriptive with cross sectional design study was carried out. A stool specimen was collected from each children of 2-12 years old with and without diarrhea who lived in North Jakarta. DNA extraction was performed prior to detection of microbes using Polymerase Chain Ceaction/Electrospray Ionization-Mass Spectrometry.Eighty stool specimens consisted of 33 and 47 specimens from children with and without diarrhea were included in the study. Thirty single and 6 multiple matches were detected in 30 specimens of the diarrhea group; 28 single and 8 multiple matches were found in 34 specimens of the non-diarrhea.Escherechiacoli and Klebsiella pneumonia were predominant in both groups. Firmicutes, Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes were deteced in the diarrhea group, while Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria and Verrucomicrobia were in the non-diarrhea. The relationship of incidence of diarrhea and the present of enteropathogens in the stool was not significant, however, there was a strong correlation of the risk of suffering diarrhea due to the presence of enteropathogens (OR = 0.724 with 95%, CI: 0.237-2.215).In conclusion, most bacteria detected in both groups were similar, nonetheless, Actinobacteria was present only in the non-diarrhea. The chance to have diarrhea was higher when enteropathogen was detected in the stool.
Literature Review : Sistem Skoring TB Anak Untuk Penegakan Diagnosis Dalam Pengendalian TB Anak
Authors: Lusiana Deni
Published: July 2021

Latar belakang: Sistem skoring TB anak merupakan pedoman untuk mendiagnosis anak terkena TB sehingga mempermudah petugas kesehatan untuk melakukan diagnosis TB pada anak. Dengan diagnosis TB anak yang tepat dapat memberikan pengobatan dan perawatan pada anak yang menderita TB dengan tepat pula, sehingga dapat menurunkan angka morbiditas dan mortalitas pada anak. Hal tersebut menjadi tolak ukur capaian keberhasilan program pengendalian TB anak di Indonesia.Â  Tujuan penulisan ini adalah untuk mengetahui manfaat dan fungsi skoring TB anak dalam penegakan dignosis TB anak oleh petugas kesehatan supaya pengobatan TB menjadi cepat dan tepat. Metode: Artikel ini dibuat berdasarkan riview artikel yang berkaitan dengan sistem skoring TB anak dengan sumber lima tahun terakhir yaitu 2013-2019. Hasil: Dari artikel yang dianalisa menyatakan bahwa sistem skoring digunakan disemua tatanan pelayanan kesehatan tetapi juga bisa digunakan dipelayanan kesehatan dengan sarana yang terbatas untuk pemeriksaan diagnostik TB. Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan telusur literatur di Indonesia dan luar Negeri terdapat perbedaan dan persamaan item penilaian pada skoring TB anak. Walaupun pada akhirnya skoring TB anak tersebut membantu dalam penengakkan diagnosis TB paru pada anak. Skoring sudah dibakukan secara umum dan dapat digunakan oleh petugas kesehatan di semua tatanan pelayanan kesehatan sekalipun pelayanan yang masih memiliki sarana pemeriksaan dignostik yang terbatas.
Surveilans Kasus Difteri Rawat Inap di RSPI Prof. Dr. Sulianti Saroso Tahun 2015-2017
Authors: Herlina Herlina , Arifah Farah Gina , Setiaji Bambang
Published: July 2021

Latar Belakang : Infeksi difteri disebabkan oleh bakteri Corynebacterium diphtheriae dan hampir terdapat di seluruh dunia dalam bentuk wabah. Penyakit ini terutama menyerang anak umur 1-12 tahun, mudah menular dan menyebar melalui kontak langsung. Upaya pencegahan penyakit difteri dilakukan dengan cara melakukan program imunisasi. Tujuan dari surveilans ini untuk mendapatkan gambaran surveilans epidemiologi pasien rawat inap kasus difteri tahun 2015 â€“ 2017 berdasarkan orang, tempat, dan waktu. Metode: metode surveilans pasif, yaitu dengan mengambil data pasien dari status rekam medis. Hasil: Terjadi peningkatan kasus difteri rawat inap, tahun 2015 didapatkan jumlah pasien rawat inap 16 pasien, tahun 2016 sebanyak 37 pasien dan tahun 2017 sebanyak 260 pasien. Hasil kultur yang positif yang didapat pada tahun 2015 sebanyak 2 kultur positif, tahun 2016 didapatkan hasil 5 kultur positif dan tahun 2017 didapatkan hasil 17 kultur positif. Kesimpulan: Terjadi peningkatan kasus difteri rawat inap di RSPI-SS, dimana pada tahun 2017 jumlah kasus difteri meningkat secara drastis. Saran: Perlu dilakukan kesiapsiagaan terhadap kasus difteri, terutama pada penemuan kasus agar dapat dilakukan pengendalian penyakit guna memutuskan mata rantai penulatan penyakit difteri.