bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Patients With Lower Limb Deformity Report Worse Quality of Life Than Control Subjects Regardless of Degree of Deformity
Authors: Heath Madison R. , Shin Tom J. , Mehta Rena , Principe Peter S. , Mackie Alexandra T. , Fragomen Austin , Rozbruch S. Robert , Fabricant Peter D.
Published: February 2022

Introduction:

The purpose of this study was to determine how Limb Deformity Modified Scoliosis Research Society (LD-SRS) scores differ between patients with different types and degrees of limb deformity compared with control subjects.

Methods:

Patients who were >17 years and scheduled for reconstructive surgery for limb lengthening or angular deformity with internal and/or external fixation and healthy control subjects were prospectively enrolled. Patients completed the LD-SRS preoperatively. Mechanical axis deviation (MAD) and leg length discrepancy (LLD) were recorded preoperatively. Participants were stratified into five groups based on their diagnosis. ANOVA was used to test for associations between LD-SRS scores and diagnosis as well as mechanical axis deviation.

Results:

Patients with LLD, angular deformity, or combined LLD and angular deformity reported significantly worse scores than control subjects in LD-SRS Function/Activity, Pain, Self-Image/Appearance, and total score (P < 0.001 for all). Patients with short stature reported significantly worse LD-SRS Self-Image/Appearance (P < 0.001) and total score compared with control subjects (P = 0.015). There was a significant correlation between LLD and LD-SRS Self-Image/Appearance in the LLD and angular deformity group (r = −0.359, P = 0.043).

Discussion:

Although LD-SRS scores were worse in patients with limb deformity compared to controls, LD-SRS scores were not related to the degree of deformity in most patients, indicating that patient self-perception may be a construct unrelated to objective radiographic or clinical findings.
Phagocytic activity of monocytes and neutrophils in patients with periodontitis, whether or not associated to type 2 diabetes
Authors: Naiff Priscilla , Kuckelhaus Selma , Couto Shirley , Oliveira Mariângela , Santiago Luander , Cascaes Andrea , Silva Larissa , Oliveira Laudimar , Grisi Daniela , Carneiro Valéria , Guimarães Maria do Carmo
Published: January 2022

Phagocytic functions by neutrophils/ monocytes and biochemical parameters were assessed in peripheral blood of patients with periodontitis, whether or not associated to type 2 diabetes, or patients with type 2 diabetes, or systemically healthy people. Fifty-eight participants were divided into four groups: Control – systemically and periodontally healthy patients (C, n=16), Periodontitis (P, n=14), Type 2 Diabetes (DM, n=11) and Periodontitis associated with type 2 diabetes (DMP, n=17). Blood samples were used to analyze phagocytic activity and the production of superoxide anion using optical microscopy. Significantly lower phagocytic activity of neutrophils was observed in non-opsonized samples (p = 0.008, Kruskal- Wallis) of the periodontitis group and in opsonized samples (p = 0.029, Kruskal-Wallis) of the periodontitis associated with type 2 diabetes group when these groups were compared to the healthy individuals when a 20:1 yeast: phagocyte stimulus was used. Periodontitis patients, whether associated (p = 0.0007, sensitized; Kruskal-Wallis, 20:1) or not with diabetes (p = 0.018 and 0.0007, in the proportions 5:1 and 20:1 yeast: monocyte respectively in sensitized samples; Kruskal-Wallis) also showed lower phagocytic function of monocytes compared to the control group. There was no significant difference in the production of superoxide anion among the evaluated groups. Severe clinical attachment loss was associated with lower levels of HDL in periodontitis patients and a higher percentage of A1C in diabetes with periodontitis patients (p< 0.05; Pearson and Spearman correlations, respectively). Patients with both associated diseases had higher levels of triglycerides and CRP (p < 0.001, Kruskal-Wallis) compared to patients with diabetes only. The results of the present study suggest that periodontitis negatively interferes with the innate immune response and may represent a major risk of systemic complications such as cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients or even in healthy individuals.
Mechanical and bonding properties of different combinations of nanohybrid and bulk-fill composites
Authors: Ferrari Beatriz , Asueta María , Fusaro Laura , Kaplan Andrea
Published: January 2022

The aim of this research was to determine compressive and shear bond strength of blocks prepared with bulk-fill and nanofill composite resin combinations. Materials used were Filtek Bulk Fill (FBF) and Z350 (both 3M-ESPE) and Surefil SDR flow (SFF) - Dentsply. To determine shear bond strength, cylindrical specimens 10 mm thick were prepared with composite consisting of thicknesses of 6 mm of one material and 4 mm of the other, in the following combinations: G1: FBF- FBF; G2: Z350-Z350, G3: FBF-Z350, G4: Z350-SFF and G5: SFFSFF. Materials were cured using a 1100 mw/cm2 light for 20 seconds for each layer. Samples were stored for 24 hours at 37 °C in distilled water and shear bond strength was determined. To assess compressive strength, cylindrical samples 4 mm diameter and 6 mm thick consisting of 4 mm + 2 mm were used in the same combinations as described above, stored in distilled water at 37 °C for 24 hours, after which compressive strength was determined. Both tests were performed with a Universal testing machine at a cross head speed of 1 mm/min. Results were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey’s test. Means and standard deviations in MPa for each group were the following: Shear bond strength: G1: 435.87 (65.86), G2: 233.6 (108.15), G3: 279.2 (22.05), G4:449.1 (109.35) and G5: 196.6 (51.16). Compressive strength: G1:160.07(4.27), G2: 149.49 (14.06), G3: 156.10 (29.99), G4: 199-30(39.28), G5: 171.23 (28.71). Evaluation with ANOVA showed no significant differences among combinations for compressive strength (p>0.05) and significant differences for bond strength (p<0.05). Tukey’s test showed three homogeneous groups. Under these experimental conditions, it can be concluded that the study combinations have adequate mechanical behavior, equivalent to materials used individually. However, shear bond strength was affected by the combinations analyzed.
Paget’s disease of the jaws: Histopathological features of a series of 31 cases
Authors: Amaya Nathalie , Itoiz María , Paparella María
Published: January 2022

The aim of the present study was to analyze the histopathological features of Paget’s disease of the jaws observed in a series comprising 31 cases. The study comprised all cases of Paget’s disease of the jaws filed in the archives of the Surgical Pathology Laboratory of the Oral Pathology Department, School of Dentistry, University of Buenos Aires, between 1960 and 2018. Their microscopic features were evaluated, and available clinical data and radiographic studies were analyzed. Paget’s disease of the jaws accounted for 0.05% of retrieved oral-maxillofacial pathologies. Microscopically, all cases showed lamellar bone trabeculae with the characteristic mosaic pattern. Twenty cases (64%) showed osteoblastic-osteoclastic activity, and all showed areas of necrosis. Cemento-osseous trabeculae were observed in 15 cases (48%), and cementicles were observed in 13 (42%). Osteomyelitis was seen in 11 cases (35%), all of which showed cemento-osseous trabeculae with a mosaic structure, sclerosis and necrosis, and chronic inflammation with abscess formation. Mean age was 61 years (44-85 years); 19 cases were women. Localization was the maxilla in 13 cases (42%), and the disease involved other skeletal bones in five cases. To our knowledge, this is the largest series of Paget’s disease of the jaws reported to date. Paget’s disease is infrequent in the jaws and has distinct histopathological features that not only differ from those observed at other skeletal sites but also require differential diagnosis from other pathologies affecting the jaws exclusively.
Trigeminal nerve injuries. Four years’ experience at a single Argentine referral center and a literature review
Authors: Garcia-Blanco Matias , Gualtieri Ariel , Lovaglio-Rivas Ana , Ruffini Juan , Puia Sebastian
Published: January 2022

It is essential to maintain the alveolar bone ridge to ensure the success of implant therapy. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) may benefit bone repair, but its quantitative microscopic results are still inconclusive. The aim of this study was to histomorphometrically analyze human dental alveoli after extraction treated with autologous fibrin, biphasic calcium phosphate or sticky bone. The sample consisted of healthy adult volunteer patients, with clinical and tomographic indication for single post-extraction graft of upper premolars for maintenance of the alveolar ridge and subsequent implantation. The 10 remaining patients in the study were divided into three groups according to the type of filling used in the dental socket: autologous PRF plug covered by a PRF membrane (G1), PRF associated with an alloplastic graft based on hydroxyapatite with beta tricalcium phosphate covered by a collagen membrane (G2) or alloplastic graft based on beta tricalcium phosphate covered by collagen membrane (control). After 8 months, bone biopsies were performed at the grafted sites and the patients underwent implant-prosthetic rehabilitation. Paraffin-embedded tissue blocks were routinely processed and sectionsfrom different depths were mounted in 3 slides and stained with HE. The histomorphometric evaluation analyzed 30 photomicrographs per block, quantifying the percentage presence of newly formed bone, connective tissue and remaining biomaterial using the ImageJ software. Parametric data enabled intergroup comparisons using ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc test for multiple comparison with statistical significance of 5% (p<0.05), with normality of the 3 groups by the Jarque-Bera test (p>0.05). There was a higher mean of newly formed bone in G1 (68.83%) compared to G2 (35.69%) and control (16.28%). There was greater presence of connective tissue in the control (61.56%). Remaining biomaterial was higher in G2 (15.75%), but did not differ statistically from the control. Bone regeneration obtained with PRF alone or sticky bone suggests the efficacy of these therapies, encouraging the clinical use of this blood concentrate in dental procedures.
Histomorphometric evaluation of human extraction sockets treated with autologous fibrin, sticky bone or biphasic calcium phosphate
Authors: Ponte José , Pérez-Guerrero Jesús , Aragão Francisco , Menezes Yasmin , Melo Marcelo , Castro-Silva Igor
Published: January 2022

It is essential to maintain the alveolar bone ridge to ensure the success of implant therapy. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) may benefit bone repair, but its quantitative microscopic results are still inconclusive. The aim of this study was to histomorphometrically analyze human dental alveoli after extraction treated with autologous fibrin, biphasic calcium phosphate or sticky bone. The sample consisted of healthy adult volunteer patients, with clinical and tomographic indication for single post-extraction graft of upper premolars for maintenance of the alveolar ridge and subsequent implantation. The 10 remaining patients in the study were divided into three groups according to the type of filling used in the dental socket: autologous PRF plug covered by a PRF membrane (G1), PRF associated with an alloplastic graft based on hydroxyapatite with beta tricalcium phosphate covered by a collagen membrane (G2) or alloplastic graft based on beta tricalcium phosphate covered by collagen membrane (control). After 8 months, bone biopsies were performed at the grafted sites and the patients underwent implant-prosthetic rehabilitation. Paraffin-embedded tissue blocks were routinely processed and sectionsfrom different depths were mounted in 3 slides and stained with HE. The histomorphometric evaluation analyzed 30 photomicrographs per block, quantifying the percentage presence of newly formed bone, connective tissue and remaining biomaterial using the ImageJ software. Parametric data enabled intergroup comparisons using ANOVA and Tukey’s post-hoc test for multiple comparison with statistical significance of 5% (p<0.05), with normality of the 3 groups by the Jarque-Bera test (p>0.05). There was a higher mean of newly formed bone in G1 (68.83%) compared to G2 (35.69%) and control (16.28%). There was greater presence of connective tissue in the control (61.56%). Remaining biomaterial was higher in G2 (15.75%), but did not differ statistically from the control. Bone regeneration obtained with PRF alone or sticky bone suggests the efficacy of these therapies, encouraging the clinical use of this blood concentrate in dental procedures.
Comparison between indexes for diagnosis and guidance for treatment of dental caries
Authors: Noemi Noemi , Salgado Pablo , Squassi Aldo
Published: January 2022

The objective of this study was to establish the correlation between an index for caries treatment needs and an index for caries lesions detection and evaluation. A cross-sectional study was performed on three samples of children aged 3 (n = 302), 5 (n = 183), and 11-14 years old (n = 60), attending early childhood centers and schools in the cities of Avellaneda, Rio Grande, and Buenos Aires. Dental caries treatment needs were estimated on every child through the Caries Treatment Needs Index (CTNI) for programming resources allocation. Also, a diagnosis of dental caries was made according to ICDAS II criteria. After the diagnostic procedures, a dental care program was developed. The ICDAS II variable was operationalized by grouping the codes into four categories: G1: code 0; G2: code 1-2; G3: code 3; G4: code 4-5-6. Measures of central tendency and dispersion were calculated for both variables, and the correlation was calculated using the Spearman coefficient. Results revealed that in the group of 3-year-old children, a significant correlation was observed in G1 (rho = -0.822); G2 (rho = 0.330); G3 (rho = 0.509) and G4 (rho = 0.710) between both indexes. For the group of 5-year-old children, a significant correlation was observed in G1 (rho = -0.821); G2 (rho = 0.260); G3 (rho = 0.344) and G4 (rho = 0.840). In the group of children 11-14 years of age, a significant correlation was observed in G1 (rho = -0.692); G3 (rho = 0.437) and G4 (rho = 0.764). The indices analyzed in this study (CTNI and ICDAS II) show reasonable equivalence for use in clinical and epidemiological studies based on the statistical analysis.
Characterization, Genome Analysis and Probiotic Properties of L-Lactic Acid Producing Enterococcus lactis FM11-1
Authors: Tanasupawat Somboon , Nuhwa Rattanatda , Tanaka Naoto , Shiwa Yuh , Fujita Nobuyuki , Sitdhipol Jaruwan , Chaiyawan Neungnut , Savarajara Ancharida
Published: February 2022

Strain FM11-1 was isolated from flowers of Solanum torvum that were collected in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand and was characterized using a polyphasic approach as Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic with short chains and catalase-negative cocci. This strain produced L-lactic acid from glucose and was closely related to Enterococcus durans NBRC 100479T, Enterococcus faecium NRIC 1145T, Enterococcus hirae ATCC 9790T, Enterococcus lactis LMG 25958T and Enterococcus ratti DSM 15687T (98.92-99.73 %) based on 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity. The draft genome of strain FM11-1 had 2,784,928 bp and contained 2,586 coding sequences, with a genomic G+C content of 38.07 mol%. Values of ANIb, ANIm and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) between strain FM11-1 and the closest strain, E. lactis LMG 25958T were 97.23%, 98.30% and 83.7%, respectively. The predominant cellular fatty acids were C19:0 cyclo 8c and C16:0. This strain was identified as Enterococcus lactis using polyphasic characterization and genome analysis. Strain FM11-1 contained genes involved in carbohydrate fermentation and specialty genes of antibiotic resistance. This strain showed adhesion ability (0.43±0.11) on Caco-2 cells but had no cytotoxicity against Caco-2, HepG2 and Vero cells.
Secure Cryptography with ngDH protocol along with RSA & AES Algorithm
Authors: Rajput Vivek Singh
Published: February 2022

Abstract—RSA cryptography is an asymmetric communication protocol, and, AES is the most used symmetric-key cryptography protocol, both are facing cryptanalysis attacks.. The most famous key exchange protocol is Diffie-Hellman; but it has an issue of Logjam attack that allows man-in-middle attack in Diffie-Hellman. Thus, we combine RSA, AES, and Diffie-Hellman algorithm to provide security on the key exchange protocol, called next generationDH or ngDH. Our key objective is to provide security to the Diffie-Hellman Algorithm. Therefore, ngDH does not share the data publicly with the intended party. Instead, ngDH encrypts all shareable data in the time of key exchange by encrypting using the AES algorithm. ngDH uses the RSA algorithm and retrieves the public key to avoid a man-in-the-middle attack. Thus, we demonstrate how to provide security to the Diffie-Hellman algorithm to defeat various kinds of attacks. Index Terms—Cryptography, RSA cryptography, Diffie-Hellman, Symmetric, Asymmetric, Public key, Encryption, Attacks, Security, Networking, Communication.
Studies on wollastonite reinforced recycled polyethene (PE) composites
Authors: Srikanth S.
Published: January 2022

Recycling polyethene plays an important role because the consumption of polyethene is more compared to all other plastic materials. Diverting discarded plastics from the refuse stream and turning them into new goods keeps these persistent materials out of landfills and the natural environment to improve the properties of recycled polyethene material, it was reinforced with a good filler[1]. To overcome this and make effective use of recycled polyethene it was reinforced with wollastonite[2]. In this wollastonite was taken in powder form and mixed with recycled polyethene at various proportions, extruded through a twin-screw extruder by the melt mix process. This extrudate can be pelletized and used for making standard specimens as per the international standard Tests. The test result was compared with the base material and there is an improvement in the recycled material after reinforcing with wollastonite filler. Key Words: Recycled polyethene, Wollastonite, composites, injection moulding, Melt mix.
LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACCORDING TO LAW NO. 23 OF 2004
Authors: Hutama Hutabarat Dany Try , Yulyantika Evi , Rotun Hikma , Syamsiah Dewi , Siti Nurhaliza Laila , Nasution Khairunnisa , Hastina Putri Ade , Indah Lestari Sri , Mardiah Nurainul , Arimbi Mimi , Fajar Mukti Ahmad
Published: January 2022

The violence in the family is frequently difficult to detect, and the public paradigm continues to assume that something happens in the family is private. The presence of Laws number 23 of 2004 on the elimination of domestic violence is expected to protect state citizens from unsettling senses and forms of violence, but the number of incidents of domestic violence in everyday life instantly increases. As the Writer will examine the function of Laws number 23 of 2004 prohibiting domestic violence in providing protections for state citizens, particularly those who are victims of domestic abuse. By focusing on the following questions: Is it sufficient to safeguard state citizens who are victims of domestic violence? and What should be done to reduce the number of domestic violence cases in Indonesia? The conclusion drawn by the author is that Laws number 23 of 2004 prohibiting domestic violence have been sufficient to protect victims and offer an elementary level of protection to law enforcement. However, its implementation must be coherent and systematic, not only with the country according to its instruments of power, but also with the population that supports the eradication of domestic violence.
THE ERADICATION OF CORRUPTION AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW IN INDONESIA AS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF LEGAL PHILOSOPHY
Authors: Hutabarat Dany Try Hutama , Delardi Egi , Irwansyah Ade , Bascara Donni , Ansori Bayu , Tanjung Faisal , Sinaga Samdoni Jarwal , Tuah Muhammad , Adrian Rizki , Budi Agus , Tanjung Annisya Raya , Nurcahaya Nurcahaya , Mahvira Dinda Ayu , Sari Vivi Melvita , Silitonga Ahmad Helmisyam
Published: February 2022

Corruption is a product of the attitude of life of a group of people who use money as a standard of truth and as absolute power. Corruption has been going on for a long time, since the times of Ancient Egypt, Babylonia, Rome until the Middle Ages and until now. The purpose of this study is to determine the eradication of corruption and law enforcement in terms of the perspective of legal philosophy as a philosophy of implementing positive law in Indonesia. This study is normative legal research with descriptive method which explains that this legal research is carried out using primary legal materials, secondary legal materials and tertiary legal materials. Philosophy of Law which is the basic foundation of thinking in the application of any applicable legal rules and is considered in many branches of science gets special attention on the enforcement of corruption which should be done in eradicating corruption so that enforcement is not only based on written rules alone in eradicating but the eradication of corruption animates law enforcement in enforcement of corruption, written laws can be regulated, but these rules can be implemented by the implementers so that when the rules apply at the time of a criminal act of corruption, they can be in line with what has been written in the laws and regulations.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Terhadap Efektivitas Kerja Karyawan Di PT. Bank Aceh
Authors: Siregar Chairil Anhar
Published: February 2022

Sangat penting untuk mengetahui pengaruh kompetensi organisasi terhadap efektivitas kerja karyawan di PT. Bank Aceh Syariah cabang Meureudu. Melalui pendekatan kuantitatif dengan sampel sebanyak 34 orang yang merupakan karyawan karyawan di PT. Bank Aceh Syariah Cabang Meureudu dengan klasifikasi tingkat pendidikan SMA sebanyak 3 orang(8,8%), Diploma sebanyak 3 orang (8,8%), Sarjana sebanyak 26 orang (76,5%), dan Pasca Sarjana sebanyak 2 orang (5,9%). Serta perbandinga dari jenis kelamin responden yang berjenis kelamin laki-laki berjumlah 22 orang (64,7%) dan perempuan 12 orang (35,3%). Dari angket yang diberikan kepada 34 orang responden, setiap responden menjawab 40 pertanyaan dari variabel bebas dan terikat. Dari hasil analisa penelitian yang dilakukan dengan bantuan software SPSS, diperoleh hasil bahwa variabel kecerdasan emosional berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap efektivitas kerja karyawan.
Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Novriani Gultom Henny , Nurmaysaroh
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini akan mengungkapkan pengaruh pemberian motivasiterhadap kinerja karyawan di PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri kantor cabangpembantu kampung pajak Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara. Pengumpulan datadalam penelitian ini dengan metode kuantitatif. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak33 orang karyawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh lingkungankerja terhadap kinerja karyawan baik secara simultan maupun parsial.Lingkungan kerja secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerjakaryawan di PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri Kantor Cabang Pembantu KampungPajak Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara
Diversity of millipedes (Arthropoda : Diplopoda) in selected agricultural landscapes of Achalpur city, District Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Authors:   Department of Zoology, Mahatma Fule Arts, Commerce & Sitaramji Chaudhari Science Mahavidyalaya, Warud, Dist. Amravati 444906, (M.S.),  India., Misbahul Ahsan Mohammad , S.R Kondulkar ,   Department of Zoology, Mahatma Fule Arts, Commerce & Sitaramji Chaudhari Science Mahavidyalaya, Warud, Dist. Amravati 444906, (M.S.),  India., S.S. Pawar ,   3Department of Zoology, Govt. Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities Amravati,Dist. Amravati 444604, (M.S.),  India
Published: February 2022

The present study tried to explore the diversity of Millipedes fauna in Achalpur City, Amravati district of Maharashtra, India. This diversity study was done during pre-monsoon to monsoon season in 2021 for six months, by visiting different agricultural landscapes, by using handpicking method in and around the study area. A total four species of millipedes belonging to order Polydesmida and Spirobolida and four families namely Xystodesmidae, Trigoniulidae, Paradoxosomatidae and Spirobolidae were recorded from the study area. Species namely Harpaphe haydeniana and Orthomorpha coarctata were found to be more abundant than other species.
Relationship between physical strength measurements and anthropometric variables: multivariate analysis
Authors:   Department of Anthropology, Govt. General Degree College, Singur, India, Malakar Biswanath , Kumar Roy Subrata ,   Anthropology Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, India, Pal Baidyanath
Published: January 2022

Muscular/ physical strength are fundamental in order to satisfy basic needs for survival and productivity, especially among labourer populations in developing countries. Anthropometric variables found to be one of the key determinants of strength; however, the overall relationship between physical body dimension and strength were yet to be explored. Aim of the study was to explore the relationship between strength and anthropometric variables. Crosssectional data on strength (handgrip and back strength) and anthropometric measurements were taken from 536 healthy adult Santal labourers (Male=251, Female=285) of Birbhum district, West Bengal, India. Statistical analysis including Pearson’s correlation and canonical correlation analysis (CCA) were used. Strength measurements negatively correlated with age and positively correlated with most of anthropometric measurements. CCA between strength and anthropometry were 0.765 (p<0.001, explained 85.53% total variance) and 0.611 (p<0.001, explained 71.41% total variance) for males and females respectively. Cross-loading value of CCA indicates fat-free-mass, forearm circumference and weight for male and fat-free mass, chest circumference and wrist breadth for female were most important predictors of strength. The CCA model indicate that fat-free mass, forearm circumference, weight, chest circumference and wrist breadth were the most important anthropometric variables related to overall strength measurements of Santal labourer population. However, further researches require for generalizing this model.
Frequent mental distress among adults in the United States and its association with socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle, and chronic health condition
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, DePuaw University, Greencastle, IN 46135, USA, Rashid Mamunur , Mazharul Islam M. ,   Department of Statistics, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Li Aiping ,   Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN 46135, USA, Shifa Naima ,   Department of Mathematics, DePuaw University, Greencastle, IN 46135, USA
Published: January 2022

Frequent mental distress (FMD) is a measure of poor mental health days for at least 14 days out of 30 days. It is one of the important dimensions of the health-related quality of life. The underlying causes of FMD are diverse. However, the issue has not been explored extensively due to the lack of reliable data on mental health. The aim of this study was to examine the level and trends of FMD among the adults of the United States (US) and identify the socio-demographic, lifestyles, and chronic health outcomes related correlates of FMD. The data for the study was obtained from the publicly available 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in the US, covering a large sample of 418,268 adult respondents from all the 50 states and participating territories. Respondents from each state and territory were identified by selecting the telephone number from the telephone directory following a systematic sampling design. To examine the trends in the prevalence of FMD, data from the 2010-2018 BRFSS were also utilized. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, including multiple logistic regression models were employed to analyze the data. Results indicated that about 12% of the adults in the US experienced FMD, and the prevalence of FMD is increasing over time. Females, students, adults aged below 35 years, multiracial, less educated, single, low income, and underweight individuals were found to have a higher risk of FMD. FMD was found to be significantly associated with unhealthy lifestyles and chronic health conditions. This study findings highlight the importance of interventions for mental health promotion and mental illness prevention, substance use prevention, screening and treatment services of FMD, and increased provision of resources to address social and economic determinants of FMD.
Efecto de un promotor natural de crecimiento sobre la respuesta productiva de Cavia porcellus “cuyes” en la etapa de crecimiento - acabado
Authors: Pretel-Jesús Víctor , Ramírez-Sánchez Julia Mercedes , León-Gallardo Zara Emperatriz , Silva-Santisteban Alejandra
Published: February 2022

El estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el efecto de la adición de un promotor natural de crecimiento (PNC) sobre la respuesta productiva de cuyes mejorados en la etapa de crecimiento – acabado. Se utilizaron 72 cuyes destetados (21 ± 2 días) de ambos sexos distribuidos en un diseño de bloques completamente al azar con tres tratamientos de 24 cuyes por tratamiento bloqueados por sexo. Los tratamientos fueron: T0: ración con inclusión de APC (50 g de zinc bacitracina /100 kg); T1: ración con inclusión de PNC (50 g/100 kg) y T2: ración con inclusión de PNC (30 g/100 kg). Se evaluaron los parámetros: incrementos de peso (IDP), conversión alimenticia (CA), rendimiento de carcasa (RDC) y porcentaje de mortalidad. Los datos se analizaron con la prueba de homogeneidad de varianzas de Lévenne, ANOVA y prueba de Duncan. Los resultados de IDP el T1 presentó 841,5 g y el T2 con 799,6 g; siendo estadísticamente iguales pero superiores al T0 con 698,6 g presentando diferencias estadísticas altamente significativas (p < 0,01); para CA los resultados fueron de 3,1 3,2 y 3,3 para T1, T2 y T0 respectivamente sin diferencias estadísticas (p > 0,05); el mayor RDC se logró en T1 (71.5 %) luego el T2 (70.2 %) y el T0 (70 %) sin diferencias estadísticas y T2 presentó el mayor porcentaje de mortalidad (16.7 %) seguido del T0 (8.3 %) y el T1 (0 %) igualmente sin diferencias. Se concluye según los resultados obtenidos que la inclusión de 50 g/100 kg de PNC (sin APC) tuvo el mejor efecto sobre el rendimiento productivo de cuyes en la etapa crecimiento – engorde.
Ecuación de la onda plana en un espacio no- arquimediano con amortecimiento
Authors: Cruz Huallpara Alex Armando
Published: February 2022

El presente artículo, considera  K un cuerpo local no- arquimediano, se muestra que para solucionar la ecuación de la onda plana sobre un espacio no arquimediano se considera una función de prueba f(t + w1x1 + w2x2 + … + wnxn) de valor complejo Bruhat – Schwartz en K, (t,x1,x2, …, xn) Є Kn+1, max|wi| = 1, que satisface para algún  , para un cierta ecuación homogénea pseudo-diferencial, un análogo a la ecuación de la onda clásica, se desarrolla la teoría del problema de Cauchy  para la ecuación de la onda plana sobre espacio no arquimediano.
Efectividad del sistema de bombeo con ariete hidráulico en la zona rural de la provincia de San Pablo-Cajamarca
Authors: Aranguri Cayetano Denis Javier
Published: February 2022

Esta investigación determinó la efectividad del sistema de bombeo con ariete hidráulico en la zona rural de la provincia de San Pablo-Cajamarca, analizando los parámetros hidráulicos de una bomba de agua, de acuerdo al área en estudio y la configuración adecuada para su instalación, la eficiencia del sistema, así como el grado de satisfacción de los habitantes rurales. En el Caserío de Suro Antivo, el casco urbano de Ingatambo, distrito de Tumbadén; utilizando un diseño experimental, el cual, para la recolección de información, entrevistas, observación directa de campo, técnicas de medición de parámetros hidráulicos, y para determinar el grado de satisfacción, se utilizó la escala Likert. La demanda total del recurso hídrico fue 8.072 l/min; lo cual se considera demanda doméstica, ganado y riego de pasturas, mientras que la oferta, 15 a 25 l/s de agua. Los parámetros de diseño y operación del sistema de bombeo se rigen para un cuerpo de bomba de 1”, siendo el sistema en paralelo, proporcionando 8.9 l/min, mostrando una eficiencia total del sistema de 55.23 %. El nivel de satisfacción fue positivo en los aspectos técnicos, económicos y ambiental; así como, al uso y aplicación del sistema de bombeo con ariete hidráulico.
ANALISIS MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK KESULITAN BERHITUNG PERMULAAN
Authors: Carolina Derista Lidya , Safitri Nurlinda , Sukmanasa Elly
Published: January 2022

ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS 'LEARNING MOTIVATION IN DIFFICULTY CALCULATING THE BEGINNING Difficulty in completing calculations is often experienced by students in learning. One of them is a student who has difficulty in preliminary counting such as completing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division that needs to be analyzed the motivation of these students. So that this study aims to determine the learning motivation of students who have difficulty counting at the beginning of a class VB student at SDN Genteng, Bogor City. This research was conducted using a case study qualitative research approach. In practice, the data collection and recording techniques used by researchers are triangulation of combining information between observations and interviews and documentation. This research was conducted in the Even Semester of the 2019/2020 Academic Year. The results of this study indicate that there are internal and external factors that affect the learning motivation of students who have difficulty in arithmetic. These students have the smallest number of scores during the Mid-Semester Assessment compared to their classmates. Even so, students who have difficulty counting have advantages and are uniqueness when singing. Her beautiful voice made everyone who heard it amazed. Apart from singing pop songs, these students have beautiful voices in recitations. Because these students take part in marawis activities and become vocalists.
UPAYA PENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PELAJARAN SENI BUDAYA ARANSEMEN MUSIK MANCANEGARA DENGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN AUDIO VISUAL
Authors: Sukmawati Eni
Published: January 2022

EFFORTS TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES IN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC ARRANGEMENT CULTURAL ARTS LESSONS USING AUDIO VISUAL LEARNING MEDIA This research departs from the phenomenon that occurs in class, namely the lack of understanding of composing a song using audiovisual media. This study aims to (1) find out that audio visual learning media can improve student learning outcomes about international music arrangements. (2) To describe the process of improving student learning outcomes about International Music Arrangements before and after using audio-visual learning media. (3) To measure the magnitude of the increase in student learning outcomes about International Music Arrangements after using audio-visual learning media. Audio-visual learning media can improve student learning outcomes on International Music Arrangement material in SMA Negeri 9 Bogor.
MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN E-LEARNING MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI EDMODO DALAM MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Nur Musdalifa
Published: January 2022

Media pembelajaran E-learning  sedang marak digunakan saat masa pandemi seperti saat ini, dimana ada banyak sekali aplikasi-aplikasi/Platform yang bisa kita jadikan sebagai media pembelajaran E-learning. Salah satunya adalah Edmodo. Edmodo mampu digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran E-learning yang bisa digunakan dalam mengefektifkan proses belajar mengajar yang dilakukan secara Online  saat ini. tidak hanya itu, Edmodo adalah aplikasi yang bisa digunakan dengan Samrtphone, mudah diaplikasikan bagi guru/tenag apendidik juga bagi siswa, tidak hanya itu orang tua juga mampu memantau perkembangan proses pembelajaran anak-anaknya. Pada penelitian kali ini  peneliti membahas terkait 1). Tata cara penggunaana aplikasi Edmodo dalam Media pembelajaran E-learning, 2). Pemanfaatan aplikasi Edmodo dalam media Pembelajaran E-Learning. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif, dengan menjelaskan secara jelas dan tepat terkait tata cara/pemakaian hingga pemanfaatan Aplikasi Edmodo dalam media Pembelajaran E-learning. Yang menghasilkan kesimpulan bahwa Edmodo mampu memberikan fitur-fitur yang bisa dimanfaatkan oleh guru dalam mengelola materi ajaran, membuat tugas serta hal-hal yang bisa mendukung jalannya proses pembelajaran, tidak hanya itu penggunaan aplikasi ini cenderung mudah dipahami serta mampu meningkatkan kreatifitas dalam proses pembelajaran, tanpa meninggalkan suatu yang penting yaitu peran orang tua dalam proses pembelajaran sang anak juga diikutsertakan dalam fitur di Edmodo,  dibalik kelebihan pasti ada kelemahannya, tetapi pihak Edmodo selalu memberikan sebuah solusi serta meningkatkan kualitas aplikasinya.
TECHNIQUES USED IN TRANSLATING MORAL AND RELIGION VALUES IN THE RAINBOW TROOPS
Authors: Mariam Cucu , Suryanti Yanti
Published: January 2022

The aims of this research is to find out the techniques that are used in translating the moral and religion values in literary text. The data of this research are taken from Laskar Pelangi and its translation The Rainbow Troops written by Andrea Hirata. The method used is content analysis with qualitative approach. The result of the research is that the moral values that are mostly found are hardworking and love; the religion values are loving Allah by doing all His command; and the techniques that are mostly used are free translation, substitution and omission. Although there are several sentences and content are omitted, the meaning and the values are still delivered completely to the readers.
THE USE OF THREE-STEP INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY
Authors: Pratama Ricky Aditya , Rosyid Abdul , Sutisna Entis
Published: January 2022

Teaching speaking is one of the important parts of foreign language learning. The ability to communicate in a second language is a key to the success of the learner to master English language and to his success in their real life. The fact that cannot be denied is that sometimes students feel reluctant to speak because of shyness and fear of making a mistake. Three-step Interview technique is one of the techniques from cooperative learning that has many positive effects. This research is conducted to find out the effect of using Three-Step Interview technique on students’ speaking ability. It is conducted online at Pakuan University. In this research, a pre-experimental method with one group pre-test and post-test is used. There are 30 students in the first semester as samples. The data are taken from pre-test and post-test. Some steps are done to analyse the data and the design of the t-test formula is applied to get the final result. Based on the data calculation, it shows the t-test value is 19.7. The results of t-test and t-table with d.f = 29 at significant level 0.05 is 2.04. It shows that t-test value is higher than t-table (19.7 greater than 2.04). It means that the alternative hypothesis is accepted. In conclusion, there is an effect of using a three-step interview technique on students’ speaking ability.
ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN KOHESI GRAMATIKAL DALAM TEKS EKSPOSISI SISWA KELAS X SMK BINA BUDI LUHUR BOGOR
Authors: Ulfiana Ulfiana , Talitha Stella , Mahajani Tri
Published: January 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan jenis kohesi gramatikal dalam teks eksposisi siswa kelas X SMK Bina Budi Luhur Bogor, serta untuk mengetahui penggunaan jenis kohesi gramatikal yang paling dominan pada teks eksposisi siswa. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu metode deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data penelitian ini teks ekposisi siswa kelas X SMK Bina Budi Luhur Bogor. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi pustaka. Pengecekan keabsahan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan triangulasi. Jenis kohesi gramatikal yang menjadi fokus penelitian, yaitu referensi endoforis, referensi eksoforis, konjungtor, substitusi, dan elipsis. Dari hasil analisis tersebut ditemukan penggunaan kohesi gramatikal sebanyak 150 data. Adapun jumlah temuan yang pertama ialah penggunaan referensi endoforis dengan total 44 temuan (29%). Kedua, penggunaan kohesi gramatikal berupa referensi eksoforis dengan total 25 temuan (17%). Referensi eksoforis berkaitan dan mengacu pada acuan sesuatu yang berada di luar teks. Ketiga, penggunaan kohesi gramatikal berupa konjungtor dengan total 60 temuan (40%). Keempat, penggunaan kohesi gramatikal berupa substitusi dengan total 14 temuan (9%). Substitusi berkaitan dengan pergantian suatu unsur bahasa oleh unsur lain dalam satuan yang lebih besar. Terakhir, penggunaan kohesi gramatikal berupa elipsis dengan total 7 temuan (5%). Dengan demikian, jumlah tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa dalam teks eksposisi siswa ditemukan banyak penggunaan kohesi gramatikal. Adapun dari temuan data 30 teks eksposisi ditemukan jumlah sebanyak 150 data dan penggunaan alat kohesi gramatikal, yang paling dominan terdapat pada penggunaan kohesi gramatikal berupa konjungtor dengan temuan data 60 kutipan dengan presentase 40%.
STUDENTS’ VOICES ON ONLINE ENGLISH LEARNING
Authors: Umam Akhmad Hairul
Published: January 2022

The research study investigated the students’ voices on online English learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study was taken in quantitative and qualitative approach using the questionnaire and interview in which the data were taken through an online with descriptive analysis. The research involved 46 participants who learned online English at higher education in Jakarta. Based on the result data, indicated that respondents who have been learning online English for one semester accepted moderately. Moreover, a few of them argued that online English learning during the Covid-19 as the best alternative to mitigate the spread of viruses in Education cluster. Participants showed big concern with health problem and made it as priority for their life decision in emergency situation of Covid-19 pandemic. Although the implementation of online English learning still has challenges and difficulties for students, they have optimism and slowly accustomed to use technology in language learning and becoming autonomous learning.
Gaya Bahasa Sindiran pada Lirik Lagu Dalam Album Frekuensi Perangkap Tikus Volume Dua dan Implikasinya Terhadap Pembelajaran Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia
Authors: Ekowati Ainiyah , Talitha Stella , Rosita Rima
Published: January 2022

Gaya bahasa sindiran adalah salah satu jenis gaya bahasa yang digunakan seseorang untuk mengejek secara tidak langsung. Pada gaya bahasasindiran terdapat tiga jenis di dalamnya. Penelitian ini mengkaji mengenai Gaya Bahasa Sindiran pada Lirik Lagu dalam Album Frekuensi Perangkap Tikus Volume Dua dan Implikasinya terhadap Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di SMA. Fokus permasalahan ini adalah penggunaan gaya bahasa sindiran pada lirik lagu dalam album Frekuensi Perangkap Tikus Volume Dua dan subfokus penelitian ini adalah Implikasi gaya bahasa sindiran pada lirik lagu dalam album Frekuensi Perangkap Tikus Volume Dua terhadap pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia di SMA. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penggunaan gaya bahasa sindiran pada lirik lagu dalam album Frekuensi Perangkap Tikus Volume Dua. Metode yang digunakan, yaitu yaitu metode deskriptif kualitatif, artinya hasil penelitian akan dipaparkan berupa kata-kata dari beberapa temuan data yang telah diolah. Dari hasil analisis tersebut ditemukan 52 data, yang terdiri dari 4 sindiran jenis ironi, 11 sindiran jenis sarkasme, dan 37 sindiran jenis sinisme. Album Frekuensi Perangkap Tikus Volume Dua ini, dapat dijadikan bahan pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia bagi siswa di SMA
Keanekaragaman Pinanga sp. di Resort PTN Selabintana-Seksi PTN Wilayah III-Bidang PTN Wilayah II Sukabumi Taman Nasional Gunung gede Pangrango
Authors: Yani Indri , Imelianti Imelianti , Prasetyo Teguh , Salsabilla Bella , Rosiana Elisa
Published: January 2022

Pinanga sp. merupakan salah satu jenis tumbuhan monokotil yang tergolong palem- paleman. Pinanga sp. ini masuk kedalam famili Arecaceae. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis pinang di kawasan Gunung Gede Pangrango. Gunung Gede Pangrango merupakan salah satu wilayah kawasan konservasi pertama di Indonesia yang ditetapkan sebagai Cagar Alam Cibodas pada tahun 1889 yang memiliki keanekaragaman Pinang. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif eksploratif. Sementara pengambilan data dilakukan dengan observasi langsung menggunakan metode strip sensus yaitu metode penelitian yang dilakukan dengan cara berjalan disepanjang garis transek, serta mencatat spesies-spesies yang diamati disepanjang garis transek tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan spesies dalam famili Arecaceae ditemukan di Resort PTN Selabintana-Seksi PTN Wilayah III-Bidang PTN Wilayah II Sukabumi Taman Nasional Gunung Gede Pangrango adalah sebanyak 3 spesies yaitu Caryota maxima, Curculigo cavitulata, dan Pinanga javana.
Analisis Gaya Belajar Siswa Berprestasi
Authors: Fitrilia Raden Dhea , Purnamasari Ratih , Rustandi Yuyus
Published: January 2022

Analysis of Achieving Student Learning Styles. Qualitative research with a case study approach. Thesis of Primary School Teacher Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Pakuan University, Bogor, 2020. Aims to identify the dominant learning style possessed by an outstanding student at SDN Semeru 1 Bogor City named Muhammdan Rafa Setiawan and what factors affect the student's achievement. This type of research is qualitative with the case study method. Data collection techniques are carried out by interview, observation, and documentation. The results showed that students were less reactive to sound, easy to focus, quicker to understand new information by looking at it, were able to sit quietly during the lesson, answered verbal questions briefly to the point and liked learning activities by reading so it could be concluded that the dominant learning style the subject has, namely the visual learning style. Meanwhile, the factors that influence the subject's achievement are the presence of interest and high motivation to learn, have an unyielding and resilient attitude and support from the subject's teachers and parents.
Scaffolding Technique on Students’ Ability to Write An Essay
Authors: Sukma Silvia Melati , Suryanti Yanti , Vonti Lungguh Halira
Published: January 2022

Writing is a difficult skill to be taught. Students have problems especially in essay writing. They feel afraid to write their ideas and make errors and mistakes. This research aimed to find out the use of scaffolding techniques on students’ ability to write an essay. The research was conducted at the English Language Education Study Program of Teacher Training and Educational Sciences, Pakuan University. There are 12 students from fourth semester as the participants. In this research, pre-experimental methods with one group pre-test and post-test designs are used. Written test is given to measure students’ ability to write an essay. The data are analysed using the t-test formula. According to the data analysis, the mean of the difference was 19,75. Furthermore, the t-test value is 7,78. Meanwhile, t-table value is 2,20 at significant level 0,05 with degree of freedom (df) is 11. It shows that the t-test value is higher than the t-table value (7,78 more than 2,20). It means that an alternative hypothesis (Ha) is accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) is rejected. In conclusion, the result shows that scaffolding technique is effective to be applied.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Computer and Information Science, Vol. 15, No. 1
Authors: Lee Chris
Published: January 2022

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Computer and Information Science, Vol. 15, No. 1, 2022