bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Articular Manifestations of X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets in Saudi Children: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Bin-Abbas Bassam , Mayouf Sulaiman M Al , Bin-Abbas Fahad , Al Fares Abdullah , Al-Sagheir Afaf
Published: July 2022

Introduction: This retrospective cohort study aimed to describe the articular manifestations in Saudi children with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLHR). Materials and Methods: The medical records of children with XLHR were retrospectively reviewed. The diagnosis of XLHR was confirmed biochemically by low serum phosphorus and elevated alkaline phosphatase, radiologically by the evidence of active rickets and genetically by phosphate-regulating gene with homology to endopeptidases (PHEX) gene mutations. Results: Twenty-two patients with XLHR (10.8 years + 4.9) were enrolled. All children were followed at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center for a mean duration of 8.7 years (+3.7). Clinically, all patients had disproportionate short stature (-2.5 standard deviation +1.3) with varying degrees of skeletal deformities, including genu varum in 68%, genu valgum in 18%, coxa vara in 14%, bowing of tabia in 32%, and history of fractures in 32% of children. Hearing impairment was noted in two children. Biochemically, all patients showed increased urinary phosphate loss with hypophosphatemia 0.67 mmol/l (+0.15) and elevated serum alkaline phosphatase levels 522 IU/l (+133). Genetically, hemizygous PHEX mutation (C746F) was reported in seven patients. Radiologically, four children had osteoarthritis and three had enthesopathies. Four patients craniosynostosis. All children were on oral inorganic phosphate salts (50–70 mg/kg/day), combined with 1,25(OH)2D3 (alfacalcidol or calcitriol, 30–40 ng/kg/day). Conclusion: Patients with XLHR frequently present with varying degrees of joint deformities that are not completely resolved with either medical or surgical treatment. Long-term skeletal complications of XLHR that present in adults are less common in children and adolescents.
Management of Hemorrhagic Shock Secondary to Uterine Leiomyoma
Authors: Samali M. , Andaloussi M. Rabi , Elboti A. , Bouhtouri Y. , Mengoub F. , Kouach J. , Bensghir M.
Published: July 2022

Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign tumour in women, with an estimated prevalence of between 20 and 77% depending on the series [1]. Leiomyomata are most often asymptomatic (50-80%) [2], they can become symptomatic (uterine haemorrhage, abdominal pain, dysuria, reproductive disorders) [3], and in rare cases can be complicated by hemorrhagic shock [4]. We report the case of a patient with a polymyomatous uterus complicated by haemorrhagic shock, who underwent emergency polymyomectomy and we discuss the indications of surgical and/or non-surgical techniques (uterine artery embolisations) for management hemorrhagic shock secondary to uterine leiomyoma.
Intercostal Pulmonary Hernia Secondary to Defecation Effect
Authors: Ennaich Y. , Hilal H. , azouazi H. El , Benarbia N. , Tabakh H. , Kacimi O. , Siwane A. , Touil N. , Chikhaoui N.
Published: July 2022

A protrusion of the lung parenchyma through a weakness in the intercostal muscles between nearby ribs is referred to as an intercostal lung herniation. When you cough or strain, a soft, non-tender subcutaneous bulge will become visible. Lung hernias that develop are typically problems following surgery or trauma. They may appear right once following a trauma or surgery or may take time to show up. They could be asymptomatic or, in the case of imprisonment or strangulation, they might manifest as pain and hemoptysis. The present review spotlight the various case study with reference intercostals pulmonary hernia.
Intrauterine Device Migration into the Lumen of the Terminal Ileum: A Case Report (Diagnosed 34 Years after Insertion: A Case Report)
Authors: Hilal H. , Arbouni H. , Ennaich Y , Merzem A. , Belgadir H. , Amriss O. , Moussali N. , Elbenna N. , Gazzaz K. , Samouh N.
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Ileal perforation due to intrauterine device (IUD) migration is rare situation, but severe complication that can occur years after the insertion. Depending on the location of the injured intestine. Case presentation: A 64-year-old female presented to the outpatient clinic with a dorsal pain the patient reported a history of a neglected spine trauma a x ray was performed showing a chance spine fracture of the D12 and a small metallic T shape foreign body in the right iliac fossa a CT scan showed an IUD like foreign body in the lumen of the terminal ileum. After these CT findings, the patient informed us that she had IUD inserted almost 34 years ago. The patient refused the surgery removal option. Conclusions: Perforation of IUD can be asymptomatic, although sometimes it can cause short-term or long-term symptoms. Penetrated IUDs should be removed whenever identified. For intra-abdominal penetrations, the laparoscopic or mini-laparotomy approach is a safe and appropriate method.
Inclusão no Ensino de Química nas Reuniões Anuais da Sociedade Brasileira de Química (SBQ) (2015-2020)
Authors: Reyes Alejandro Javier Alegre , Maraschin André De Azambuja , Lindemann Renata Hernandez
Published: July 2022

O presente trabalho buscou realizar um estudo acerca da inclusão no Ensino de Química, no contexto da educação especial, junto às Reuniões Anuais da Sociedade Brasileira de Química, nos anos de 2015 a 2020. Assume-se como importante, junto à Sociedade Brasileira de Química, identificar se as produções apresentadas nas Reuniões Anuais possuem relação com a décima e décima sexta estratégias da meta quatro do Plano Nacional de Educação. A pesquisa foi do tipo bibliográfica e de análise qualitativa das informações. Foram selecionados dez trabalhos, que representam menos do que 2,1% de todas as publicações das Reuniões Anuais da Sociedade Brasileira de Química no período definido. Isso auxilia a argumentar sobre a necessidade de a comunidade da área de Ensino de Química investir em pesquisas, relatos de experiências e processos formativos balizados pelas prerrogativas da inclusão.
Histórias em Quadrinhos como Estratégia Didática para o Ensino de Química em Tempos de Pandemia
Authors: Cardoso  André  Papi , Araujo Lucas Diniz , Liu Andréa Santos , De Castro Maria Do Carmo
Published: July 2022

Com a pandemia de Covid-19 e o isolamento social para evitar a disseminação do novo coronavírus, os educadores tiveram que se adaptar e buscar outras formas de atrair os discentes no ensino remoto emergencial. A Química, disciplina desafiadora como é, muitas vezes torna-se restrita ao ensino teórico de fórmulas e da Tabela Periódica. Diante desse cenário, a utilização de tecnologias aliadas a estratégias didáticas inovadoras, oportuniza apresentar os conceitos químicos aos estudantes de maneira mais amigável e prazerosa, atenuando os prejuízos causados pelo afastamento entre o professor e os estudantes. As Histórias em Quadrinhos configuram um relevante recurso pedagógico no processo ensino-aprendizagem, viabilizando o entendimento de conteúdos muitas vezes considerados difíceis pelos discentes. Sendo assim, este trabalho relata uma prática exitosa realizada no âmbito do PIBID, com estudantes do Ensino Médio de uma escola estadual, utilizando Histórias em Quadrinhos que os auxiliaram a compreender os conceitos químicos dentro da realidade atual.
Diferentes Culturas e Gênero na Ciência: Discussões para a Formação de Professores
Authors: Bento  Andressa Soares , André Sangiogo Fábio
Published: July 2022

Apresenta-se um produto educacional que discute a diversidade de gênero na Ciência, originalmente desenvolvido para o componente curricular de História e Filosofia da Ciência, do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ensino de Ciências e Matemática da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel). Objetiva-se quebrar o silêncio e abrir portas ao debate sobre a diversidade em diferentes espaços, ao se discutir a diversidade de gênero nas Ciências, com a pretensão de provocar problematizações, discussões e reflexões no contexto da formação inicial e continuada de professores. Neste sentido, apresenta-se um recorte de atividades de ensino do componente curricular, uma proposta que visa desenvolver problematizações, discussões e reflexões voltadas aos professores em formação inicial e continuada. A intenção não é a de encerrar o debate, mas mobilizar e gerar provocações sobre a temática.
Investigando a Pedagogia Universitária: revisão de sequências didáticas e práticas pedagógicas em periódicos nacionais da área de Educação em Ciências
Authors: Fonseca  Carlos Ventura , Hesse Fernanda Bianca
Published: July 2022

Este trabalho apresenta uma revisão da literatura sobre sequências didáticas e práticas pedagógicas no contexto do Ensino Superior. Foi consultado um conjunto de sete periódicos brasileiros da área de Educação em Ciências, selecionando-se os artigos com base em palavras-chave específicas. Realizou-se análise de conteúdo dos textos apropriados para a amostra, com foco investigativo direcionado aos modelos pedagógicos decorrentes das atividades descritas. Os resultados obtidos explicitam a frequência pouco significativa de artigos relacionados à temática investigada, bem como denotam a necessidade de que docentes da Educação Superior, que atuam no campo acadêmico em tela, busquem a ampliação quantitativa e a qualificação de pesquisas que enfoquem suas experiências de ensino, o que pode proporcionar o aperfeiçoamento destas.
Mulheres Cientistas e o Ensino de Ciências Naturais: um panorama das publicações do ENEQ e ENPEC
Authors: Amaral Diana Stefanny Santos , Rotta Jeane Cristina Gomes
Published: July 2022

A participação feminina nas Ciências e nas carreiras científicas tem sido tema de pesquisas na área de Ensino de Ciências. Portanto, este trabalho tem como objetivo compreender como a temática, mulheres nas Ciências Naturais, tem sido abordada nos trabalhos publicados no Encontro Nacional de Ensino de Química e no Encontro Nacional de Pesquisa em Educação em Ciências. A pesquisa bibliográfica foi de cunho qualitativo e foram selecionados trinta e quatro trabalhos. Esses foram analisados com base na Análise de Conteúdo e foram elencadas quatro categorias: Pesquisas teóricas; Visão docente e discente sobre as mulheres nas Ciências; Mulheres e Ciências e Atividades e ações que (in)visibilizam a mulher nas Ciências. Os resultados demonstraram que o número de trabalhos nessa temática aumentou ao longo das edições de cada evento, evidenciando a sua importância e ressaltando que ela tem sido pesquisada em diferentes vertentes.  Os trabalhos também evidenciaram que essa temática precisa ser discutida no âmbito escolar e na formação de professores, visando desconstruir visões preconceituosas que historicamente determinaram o papel na sociedade de homens e mulheres e promover uma maior equidade social.
Políticas de currículo e as parcerias público-privadas: o movimento pela BNCC e os efeitos para o ensino de Ciências/Química
Authors: Martins Eliezer Alves , Ferreira Maira
Published: July 2022

O empresariamento na Educação Básica tem sido observado pela presença de relações entre os setores público-privados na educação, em diferentes níveis. De abordagem qualitativa, com análise de redes sociais pelo método da etnografia de rede, o presente trabalho visou analisar o papel da Fundação Lemann na educação, especificamente, em Ciências/Química, a partir do mapeamento de redes de governança pelo Movimento pela Base Nacional Comum. A pesquisa mostra que a Fundação Lemann, junto a um de seus braços, a Khan Academy, desenvolvem ações para proposições curriculares e para produção de videoaulas a diferentes áreas de conhecimento, estando entre essas, a área de Ciências/Química. As proposições curriculares, na forma de “listagem de conteúdos”, e as videoaulas, alocadas na plataforma do Youtube, são produzidas para atender o prescrito pela BNCC, possuindo um formato pautado no ensino tradicional/linear e conteudista, sem relações com outras disciplinas da própria área, bem como de áreas afins, em desacordo com o propósito inovador anunciado na plataforma da Khan Academy ou pelos grupos que compõem a rede do MBNC.
Modos de Pensar e Formas de Falar de Jogadores sobre os Conceitos de Energia, Substância e Vida em Videogames
Authors: Barbosa Leandro José , Simões Neto José Euzebio
Published: July 2022

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar a emergência das zonas dos perfis conceituais de Energia, Substância e Vida em imagens e em vídeos de jogos de videogame clássicos, que foram apresentados a dois gamers, um licenciando em Química e um professor universitário da área de Ensino de Química, de instituições diferentes. A partir de entrevista semiestruturada com os participantes, buscamos analisar a emergência dos modos de pensar sobre tais conceitos, a partir de suas formas de falar, quando colocados em situações específicas dos jogos, a partir das imagens e dos vídeos. Nas análises, buscamos associar as formas de falar com os modos de pensar que são característicos das zonas de cada um dos perfis conceituais considerados. Percebermos a emergência de várias zonas dos perfis, associados a cada um dos contextos apresentados, em situações dos jogos, levando em consideração o valor pragmático de cada modo de pensar. Ainda, consideramos a proposta como uma possibilidade de ampliar a compreensão sobre conceitos fundamentais na Ciência, em situações fora das salas de aula, ampliando os direcionamentos para o programa de pesquisa em perfis conceituais.
Tradisi Tutur Lisan Dongeng di Era Digital oleh Orangtua Terhadap Anak di Kampung Kaum Kabupaten Cianjur
Authors: Nugraha Rahmat Arifpin
Published: July 2022

The tradition of storytelling is one of the local wisdoms that serves to convey moral messages by parents to children through fairy tales. The existence of fairy tales in the digital era  is a challenge for parents to tell as part of the preservation of moral and cultural values. Because digital tales are able to present interesting visuals for children. This study aims to analyze how the continuity of the tradition of oral fable speech in the digital era by parents of the children under the age of 11 in Kampung Kaum Cianjur. The method used is a combination. The sampling technique uses saturated sampling. The result of this study indicated that the tradition of storytelling in Kampung Kaum Cianjur is still going well. This can be seen from the answers of parents who are still doing of storytelling as much as 74% and parents have no difficulty when storytelling as much as 86%. 93% of parents in Kampung Kaum Cianjur still recognize the typical Cianjur tales such as the myth of the Kuda Kosong, Eyang Suryakancana, and Pangguyangan Badak Putih, even though most parents said they had rarely told Cianjur tales compared to other popular tales.
Evaluasi Progam Literasi Informasi pada Kegiatan Hari Kunjung Perpustakaan
Authors: Rufaidah Vivit Wardah
Published: July 2022

Information literacy program that can be categorized as a training program requires evaluation to show whether the program has been achieved as expected. This study aims to develop a literacy program and determine the effectiveness of the information literacy program on Library Visit Day. The study used a descriptive research method with the research population being all participants of the information literacy program on the 2019 Library Visit Day at the Ministry of Agriculture's PUSTAKA totaling 69 people. Samples were taken from 27 participants in the literacy class for researchers and students, and 42 people in the literacy class for extension workers/farmers/general public. The research method refers to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the training program/training Kirkpatrick (2004). The results of the study show that all of the indicators assessed (level 1-level 4) in the evaluation of the information literacy program carried out by PUSTAKA on Library Visit Day 2019 were considered very satisfactory even though they had not been able to meet the 100% expectations. The improvement strategies needed to improve the information literacy program in the future are: socialization through various media is needed with sufficient time; development of training materials; additional time for the implementation of the literacy program; literacy development programs for students; making a guide for program literacy participants; develop literacy programs directly to extension workers and farmers in the field.
Recall dan Precision pada Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) Dinas Arsip dan Perpustakaan Kota Bandung
Authors: Wijaya Didik Prata , Murti Letizia Dwi , Rachman Mochamad Reinnal
Published: July 2022

Disarpus Bandung is a technical institution that has the task and function of developing the habit of reading fondness through library empowerment. The role of the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) as an information retrieval system is very supportive as a means or facilities to improve services to the community, especially in the field of libraries in the city of Bandung. This study aims to determine (1) How is recall and precision in the OPAC of the Disarpus Bandung. (2) effectiveness of OPAC as an information retrieval system in the city of Bandung. The data collection method used is by conducting keyword searches on the OPAC of the Disarpus Bandung through the website page http://layanan.dispusip.bandung.go.id/inlislite3/opac/. These 10 keywords were the most searched or searched by library users in March 2022 in Disarpus Bandung. Every keyword used in the search process, the result is a number of catalog data. The catalog data obtained is then analyzed and determined which data are relevant and irrelevant to the information needs sought based on the title, the subject of the book, and the availability of the collection. Then the recall and precision calculations will be carried out to determine the effectiveness of the INLISLite application retrieval. Based on the results of testing on the OPAC of the Disarpus Bandung with 10 keywords most frequently searched by users during March 2022, it can be concluded that the information retrieval system has been effective. This can be seen from the average recall value of 0.96 or 95.79% and the average precision value of 0.92 or 92.31%. Of the 10 keywords, namely nursing, human resources, communication, research methods, accounting, taxation, information systems, skills, parenting, and psychology, the keywords with the highest recall and precision values are research methods and parenting keywords, namely the recall value of 1 or 100% and a precision value of 1 or 100%. Meanwhile, the lowest recall and precision values are communication keywords, with a recall value of 0.90 or 90.34% and a precision value of 0.88 or 88.33%. Overall, the OPAC at the Disarpus Bandung has been effective as an information retrieval system.
Komparasi Potensi Bahan Panel Surya Berdasarkan Iklim Kota Tasikmalaya
Authors: Kanugrahan Langgeng , Sujarwanto Eko
Published: July 2022

Kota Tasikmalaya berada di daerah ekuator sehingga memiliki peluang memperoleh radiasi matahari sebagai sumber energi listrik. Namun, karena masalah efisiensi, karakter geografis, dan karakter astronomis, pemanfaatan sinar matahari sebagai sumber energi memiliki tantangan sekaligus potensi. Penelitian ini bertujuan membandingkan panel surya dengan cara mengkaji penelitian sebelumnya supaya diketahui bahan panel surya yang cocok digunakan di wilayah Kota Tasikmalaya. Metode yang digunakan adalah kajian pustaka. Kajian pustaka dilakukan dengan mengkaji sumber-sumber ilmiah terkait dengan bahan panel surya dan faktor yang berpengaruh pada efisiensi panel surya. Secara lebih terperinci, peneliti fokus pada efisiensi berbagai bahan panel surya dalam menghasilkan daya. Bahan yang menjadi fokus kajian adalah Monocrystalline PV, Polycrystalline PV, dan Amorphous PV. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan iklim dapat mempengaruhi panel surya Kandidat bahan panel surya paling potensial yang sesuai dengan karakter iklim Kota Tasikmalaya serta berdasarkan kelebihan dan kerugiannya adalah panel surya yang terbuat dari bahan Polycrystalline PV.
The Perception of Guyanese to Urban Wastewater Reuse
Authors: Eastman Shanomae Oneka
Published: July 2022

Support of the public is critical for wastewater reuse projects to succeed. The findings of an online questionnaire-style survey conducted with 117 participants to measure the public's opinion toward potential urban reuse opportunities in Guyana are examined in this article. Support for and resistance to 13 reuse options are examined in this article. Wastewater reuse for irrigation of agricultural crops, public park irrigation, sidewalk landscape irrigation, cooling purpose in industries and firefighting received the highest support ranging from 73% to 84%. With the exception of reuse for irrigation for agricultural crops, participants generally preferred low-contact reuse options. Wastewater reuse for potable water, commercial launderette and discharge to surface water bodies received the lowest support ranging to 23% to 41%. The public, in general, may be reluctant to accept any wastewater reuse that is directly or indirectly tied to humans. Prior to the implementation of any wastewater reuse project in Guyana, public campaigns should focus on disseminating information about wastewater treatment, technologies, health issues, the environmental impact of water reuse, and create good public opinion, as these factors help to determine individuals endorsement to reuse projects.
Dari Minangkabau Untuk Dunia Islam
Authors: Hakim Lukmanul , Meria Aziza , Sandora Lisna , Aisyah Siti , Yulniza
Published: July 2022

Tujuan tulisan ini  untuk menganalisis perjalanan hidup Hamka sehingga dapat diidentifikasi latar minat istimewa sejarah Hamka, termasuk pengaruh faktor agama, pendidikan dan sosio-kultural terhadap persepsi dan interpretasi sejarah Hamka.  Sedangkan pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan historiografi. Latar belakang minat istimewa Hamka di bidang sejarah: Pertama, Hamka berasal dari lingkungan keluarga yang islami, sehingga Hamka dididik dengan semangat dan jiwa Islam. Pandangan hidup Hamka yang Islami ini terakumulasi pada dua sasaran, yaitu demi perjuangan Islam dan kewajiban moril terhadap bangsa. Kedua, bahaya yang mengancam Islam justeru dari lapangan kebudayaan, untuk itu Hamka terpanggil berkiprah di lapangan kebudayaan, khususnya tentang sejarah Islam. Ketiga, karena penulisan sejarah Islam di Indonesia di dominasi oleh penulis asing, maka banyak terjadi kekeliruan dan kesalahan data  yang tidak sesuai dengan fakta yang ada, hal ini disebabkan kepentingan kolonial dan kepentingan misionaris Kristen. Pandangan Hamka terhadap sejarah dipengaruhi oleh agama Islam, pendidikan, dan sosio-kultural, sehingga bagi Hamka sejarah Islam itu adalah sejarah dan agama Islam. Hamka adalah sejarawan dari masyarakat dan sejarawan otodidak, yang dibentuk oleh lingkungan keluarga, lingkungan alam tempat kelahirannya, kondisi zaman dan masyarakat tempat ia tumbuh dan hidup di tanah kelahirannya, Minangkabau, serta di perantauan yang berpindah-pindah
Impelementasi Komunikasi dalam Pemanfaatan Layanan Online Sapo Rancak di Pemerintah Kota Padang
Authors: Charlie Ch Legi  , Ernita Arif  , Sarmiati
Published: July 2022

Komunikasi dalam pemanfaatan layanan online Sapo Rancak pada Dinas Penanaman Modal dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (DPMPTSP) Kota Padang yang dilakukan masyarakat sebagai pengguna layanan dalam penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik belum berjalan dengan baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi komunikasi pada layanan online Sapo Rancak dalam mewujudkan penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan tipe penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Informan penelitian ini, masyarakat pengguna aplikasi, Kepala DPMPTSP, Kepala Bidang Data dan Teknologi Informasi, Kepala Bidang Administrasi Perizinan dan Pengaduan DPMPTSP, Kepala Seksi Data, Evaluasi, dan Pelaporan DPMPTSP. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori difusi inovasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kehadiran layanan online Sapo Rancak telah mengurangi interaksi antara petugas dengan pemohon perizinan. Hanya saja, aplikasi online ini tidak selamanya dapat diakses dengan baik karena latar belakang pendidikan, usia, dan profesi pengguna berbeda-beda yang menjadi penghalang. Layanan pengaduan tidak didapati di aplikasi Sapo Rancak. Konten pada aplikasi cukup sulit digunakan masyarakat karena rumit. Petugas yang memverifikasi berkas masuk dari pemohon perizinan tidak bekerja 24 jam. Termasuk masih adanya pemohon yang berurusan secara manual, meski sudah ada aplikasi online.
A Simple Mathematical Model for Extreme Flood Actions on Superstructures of Coastal Bridges
Authors: Michaltsos George T. , Sophianopoulos Dimitrios S. , Konstantakopoulos Theodor G.
Published: July 2022

Coastal bridges may be strongly affected by extreme flood actions (mainly tsunamis), which may be caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other underwater explosions (including detonations, landslides, glaciers calvings, meteorite impacts, and other disturbances) above or below water. A simple mathematical model for analysis, processing, and easy yet effective mathematical manipulation is proposed and studied with the aid of simple principles of hydraulics, for investigating the aforementioned effects, in order to avoid rigorous analyses using ocean and coastal engineering. The main idea is based on the investigation of a water vein squirted from a height with a constant horizontal initial velocity, and the analysis of the critical wave in water veins. The results obtained, including the dynamics of deck superstructures and safety issues, reveal the critical situation for avoiding the devastating phenomena of rocking, overturning, and shifting in exemplary small and large coastal bridges. It is found that larger (longer) bridges exhibit acceptable deformations, contrary to smaller ones, while the overturning phenomenon seems to be the most critical one for both types of bridges.
Pengaruh Perasan Labu Siam terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah
Authors: Sahlan Zamaa Muhammad , Dewi Chitra , Salma Salma
Published: July 2022

Hipertensi adalah peningkatan tekanan darah sistolik lebih dari 140 mmHg dan tekanan darah distolik dari 90 mmHg pada dua kali pengukuran dengan selang waktu 5 menit dalam keadaan cukup istirahat. Untuk menurunkan tekanan darah, salah satunya dengan menggunakan terapi herbal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh perasan labu siam terhadap penurunan tekanan darah pada lansia di puskesmas Dongi. Jenis Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif Pre Experimental Design dengan menggunakan desain One Group Pre Test and Post Test. Di dalam desain ini observasi dilakukan sebanyak 2 kali, yaitu sebelum dan sesudah eksperimen. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah pasien lansia dengan dengan riwayat hipertensi berjumlah 40 responden. Hasil penelitian ini yang diukur adalah TD sistolik dan diastolik di dapatkan effect size dari intervensi perasan labu siam terhadap TD adalah 0.000. Dari hasil analisis dengan menggunakan uji repeated ANOVA yang didapat dari data pengukuran hari pertama dan ketiga diperoleh nilai p 0,00 pada ekstramitas kiri dan kanan Penurunan tekanan darah setelah minum perasan labu siam selama 5 hari berturut-turut mengalami penurunan sistolik 10 mmHg, dan diastolik 6 mmHg dibandingkan sebelum minum perasan labu siam. Simpulan dalam penelitian, bahwa Pemberian Perasan Labu Siam selama 5 hari dapat menurunkan tekanan darah secara signifikan. Untuk selanjutnya, di sarankan kepada pihak Puskesmas Dongi untuk memberikan penyuluhan tentang Perasan Labu Siam atau menggunakan Labu Siam sebagai pengobatan alternatif non farmakologi kepada Masyarakat penderita hipertensi.
FAKTOR RISIKO YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN CORONARY HEART DISEASE
Authors: Yolino Corina , Arianto Albertus Budi , Saptiningsih Monica
Published: July 2022

Satu dari empat kematian di Indonesia disebabkan Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Coronary Heart Disease merupakan penyakit kardiovaskular dengan prevalensi tertinggi di Bandung. Penyebab utama adalah aterosklerosis dengan faktor risiko yang dapat dimodifikasi dan tidak dapat dimodifikasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor risiko yang paling berhubungan dengan kejadian Coronary Heart Disease. Desain penelitian deskriptif korelatif dengan pendekatan retrospektif. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan daftar tilik elektronik dengan total sampling 1256 rekam medis di Rumah Sakit Swasta Bandung. Analisis data dengan distribusi frekuensi, Mann Whitney, Chi square, dan regresi logistik ganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan CHD terjadi pada usia 25–99 tahun (mean 59.5 tahun) dengan distribusi frekuensi terbanyak pada jenis kelamin laki-laki sebanyak 55.3%, hiperlipidemia 50.6% dan hipertensi 43.7%. Faktor risiko yang tidak berhubungan dengan kejadian CHD adalah obesitas. 5 faktor risiko yang berhubungan dengan kejadian CHD sebanyak 31.6%, yaitu usia, jenis kelamin, hiperlipidemia, merokok dan diabetes melitus. Faktor risiko yang paling berhubungan dengan kejadian CHD adalah hiperlipidemia (OR 4.675) dan merokok (OR 4.302). Saran bagi tenaga kesehatan untuk melakukan promosi kesehatan kepada pasien mengenai faktor risiko CHD khususnya pada pasien dengan hiperlipidemia dan merokok.
Adenine-rich diet: a potential mechanism for renal fibrosis progression
Authors: Malaki Majid
Published: July 2022

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem but there are many modalities to prevent and manage CKD progression. Diet is one of these factors, which needs to be evaluated more. Adenine is a water-soluble nucleoprotein that exists in both vegetables and animal foods, which triggers and aggravates fibrosis process besides other metabolic derangements such as diabetes mellitus affection that accelerates glomerular filtration rate decline rapidly.
Analysis of the Current State of Investment Activity in Ukraine: Macro- and Micro-level
Authors: Shumilo Olga , Babenko Vitalina , Ocheredko Olena , Nalyvaiko Nataliia , Sukhoniak Sofiia , Fedorova Hanna
Published: July 2022

The article deals with the essence and significance of investment activity at the macro- and micro-levels as the main factor of changes in the economy and interdependence of countries and enterprises. The article’s authors prove that the development of investment processes in all areas of activity is a necessary condition for effective business organization. It is noted that the significance and essence of investments is reflected in their functions. The authors define functions of investments at the macro- and micro-levels. The authors consider variable factors of the macro- and microeconomic environment that affect investment processes in a particular industry. To determine the state of investment activity at the macro-level, the authors have conducted a research of foreign investment. The article discloses the dynamics of foreign direct investments in the economy of Ukraine and from the economy of Ukraine in other countries, their share in a total volume of foreign direct investment, the dynamics of capital investment and their share in the structure of GDP. The author studied and identified major objects for investing in Ukraine. The article describes the role of domestic investments as the most active element of economic growth in the country. The article highlights modern obstacles to its development. Since Ukraine remains geographically, economically, and socially attractive country for investing at both macro- and micro-levels, the authors suggest to identify prior areas for improving its investment climate.
The Triple Bottom Line Concept in Sustainable Marketing Mix Activities of Food Industry Enterprises
Authors: Trojanowski Tomasz
Published: July 2022

The concept of Triple Bottom Line (TBL), plays a key role in transforming manufacturing enterprises into sustainable economic organisations operating in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Due to the theoretical and cognitive gap identified by the author, the concept has been referred to the marketing mix of food industry enterprises functioning in the sector of economy, which is characterised by dynamism and constant increase of value. The article includes the aim of the study, the research hypothesis, the research problem and presents the research methods used. The aim of the study is to identify and determine the activities undertaken by food industry enterprises in relation to the components of the marketing mix, i.e. product, price, distribution and promotion mix subordinated to the Triple Bottom Line concept. The article is theoretical and empirical in nature and concludes with a summary that includes recommendations for future research directions.
Sistema generalizado de preferencias con Estados Unidos y su incidencia en las exportaciones ecuatorianas
Authors:   Universidad Estatal de Milagro UNEMI, Romero Richard , Toapanta Segundo , Rivera María José , Caucha Luis , Baño María Mercedes , Maciel María Rocio , Orizaga José Antonio
Published: July 2022

El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar la incidencia en las exportaciones no petroleras de nuestro país debido a las preferencias arancelarias del Sistema Generalizado de Preferencias (SGP) por parte de Estados Unidos. Para el efecto, se utiliza la técnica de observación indirecta mediante la revisión de información estadística de las exportaciones no petroleras de los últimos cinco años. Entre los resultados obtenidos se evidenció los movimientos económicos y comerciales de los principales productos a beneficiarse conjuntamente con su cadena de comercialización. Se concluyó que Estados Unidos sigue siendo nuestro principal socio comercial, a pesar de no contar con el SGP, aproximadamente el 20% de las exportaciones no petroleras del año 2021 fue a este país, se beneficiaron productos como flores de verano, pulpas de frutas, elaborados de madera, entre otros.
A method to induce stress in human subjects in online research environments
Authors: Almazrouei Mohammed A. , Morgan Ruth M. , Dror Itiel E.
Published: July 2022

This paper presents a method to induce stress in human subjects during online participation in research studies without the presence of researchers. In this study, participants in the stress-inducing condition (N = 52, 44%) were asked to answer general knowledge and mathematical questions which people often get wrong, and did so under time pressure as well as receiving feedback. In contrast, participants in the control condition (N = 66, 56%) did not have time pressure or receive feedback. The stress manipulation was found to be effective, as the reported state anxiety and visual analog scale on stress scores were higher for the stress group than for the non-stress group (both findings, p < 0.001). Consistent findings were found when accounting for trait anxiety as a moderator, with the exception of the state anxiety levels in high trait anxiety group. This stressing method combines the established stress conditions of uncontrollability (such as time pressures) and social evaluative threats (such as negative feedback). In addition, the method contains specific measures (such as a commitment statement and attention check questions) to enhance the internal validity by preventing and detecting cheating or random responses. This method can be deployed through any commonly available online software. It offers a simple and cost-effective way to collect data online – which fits the increasing need to carry out research in virtual and online environments.
Text as signal. A tutorial with case studies focusing on social media (Twitter)
Authors: Mayor Eric , Bietti Lucas M. , Canales-Rodríguez Erick Jorge
Published: July 2022

Sentiment analysis is the automated coding of emotions expressed in text. Sentiment analysis and other types of analyses focusing on the automatic coding of textual documents are increasingly popular in psychology and computer science. However, the potential of treating automatically coded text collected with regular sampling intervals as a signal is currently overlooked. We use the phrase "text as signal" to refer to the application of signal processing techniques to coded textual documents sampled with regularity. In order to illustrate the potential of treating text as signal, we introduce the reader to a variety of such techniques in a tutorial with two case studies in the realm of social media analysis. First, we apply finite response impulse filtering to emotion-coded tweets posted during the US Election Week of 2020 and discuss the visualization of the resulting variation in the filtered signal. We use changepoint detection to highlight the important changes in the emotional signals. Then we examine data interpolation, analysis of periodicity via the fast Fourier transform (FFT), and FFT filtering to personal value-coded tweets from November 2019 to October 2020 and link the variation in the filtered signal to some of the epoch-defining events occurring during this period. Finally, we use block bootstrapping to estimate the variability/uncertainty in the resulting filtered signals. After working through the tutorial, the readers will understand the basics of signal processing to analyze regularly sampled coded text.
Anti-inflammatory aromadendrane- and cadinane-type sesquiterpenoids from the South China Sea sponge Acanthella cavernosa
Authors: Shen Shou-Mao , Yang Qing , Zang Yi , Li Jia , Liu Xueting , Guo Yue-Wei
Published: July 2022

One new aromadendrane-type sesquiterpenoid, namely ximaocavernosin P [(+)-1], and three new cadinane-type sesquiterpenoids, namely (+)-maninsigin D [(+)-4], (+)- and (−)-ximaocavernosin Q [(+)- and (−)-5], together with five related known ones [2, 3, (−)-4, 6, and 7], were isolated from the Hainan sponge Acanthella cavernosa. Compounds 4 and 5 were isolated as racemic forms, which were further separated to the corresponding enantiomers [(+)-4/(−)-4 and (+)-5/(−)-5], respectively, by using chiral-phase HPLC. The structures of new compounds were elucidated by extensive spectroscopic analysis and comparison with the reported data. In addition, the absolute configuration of optically pure (+)-1 and 2 were determined by time-dependent density functional theory/electronic circular dichroism (TDDFT-ECD) calculations or X-ray diffraction analysis. A plausible biosynthetic pathway of these sesquiterpenoids and their internal correlation were proposed and discussed. In an in vitro bioassay, (+)-aristolone (3) exhibited promising anti-inflammatory activity by the inhibition of LPS-induced TNF-α and CCL2 release in RAW 264.7 macrophages.
Factors of Selecting Photographic Image as an Instagram’s Profile Picture
Authors: Mat Husain Mohd Pirdaus , Sumarsih
Published: July 2022

Digital photography has become a trending tool in every part of communication in social media. Every photograph contains its meaning and story. This recent study was focusing on profile pictures among Instagram users. Moreover, this study was aiming at investigating the factors of selecting photographic image as an Instagram’s profile picture. Therefore, a qualitative research method was applied to find out the accurate factor. The technique of collecting data was Focus Group Discussion (FGD) technique by using Uses & Gratification Theory. The participants of this current study were 10 tertiary students. As a result, the finding reveals that there were 5 factors of selecting photographic image as an Instagram profile picture but the main factor was the image that shows self-portrait and lifestyle status.
EAL Instructors’ Attitudes towards Game-based Learning Adoption in Education: An Exploration of Obstacles
Authors: Babar Muhammad Yasir
Published: July 2022

The objective of the current study is to explore teachers’ attitudes towards obstacles in game-based learning (GBL) in English as an additional language (EAL) context. The study used a survey with open-ended questions and interviews to collect data. The survey data was gathered from eight university EAL teachers. Four of the survey respondents participated in interviews to explore the obstacles to using GBL. The qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis and description. As a result of the analysis of open-ended questions and interview data, three themes associated with the obstacles of GBL namely, lack of time, lack of resources, and students’ preferences emerged. The implication of the study is that teachers acknowledge the benefits of GBL, but they need support for further professional development.
Transformational Leadership of Principal in Private Preschool: A Relationship to Workplace Spirituality
Authors: Saffardin Siti Fairos , Mydin Al-Amin , Abdullah Abdul Ghani Kanesan
Published: July 2022

The objective of the research is to identify the relationship between transformational leadership among the principles of workplace spirituality. Furthermore, the relationship between the four dimensions of transformational and workplace spirituality is examined in this study. This survey included a total of 70 preschools that involve the teachers as participants. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the acquired data. This study, on the other hand, preschool demonstrates that transformational leadership has a considerable beneficial link with workplace spirituality. Furthermore, each of the transformational leadership sub-dimensions shows a significant direct association with workplace spirituality. As a result, the study's implications are useful to both teachers and principals in terms of increasing their degree of workplace spirituality. The direct consequence is that the principal should integrate any four transformational dimensions to accomplish the aim and objective of early childhood education.
Stock market Prediction using Reinforcement Learning Technique
Authors:   Department of Information Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, S Shymalagowri , N Hema Priya ,   Department of Information Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, PD Rathika ,   Department of Robotics and Automation Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India
Published: July 2022

Several recent studies have attempted to construct efficient mechanical trading systems utilizing machine learning for stock price prediction and portfolio management. However, these systems have a drawback in that they are primarily focused on supervised learning, which is insufficient for situations involving long-term goals and delayed rewards.Financial markets, which include the stock market, are vital for the growth of capitalism since they are marketplaces where trading takes place. The stock market is essentially the ownership of a portion of publicly traded corporations in the form of shares, which may be sold to claim ownership. To accurately estimate a company's stock price, one must devote time to it in order to make the optimal trade. Our results show that the Double Q-Learning Network performs better than the Deep Q-Learning Network and Dueling Double Q-Learning Network by receiving the highest reward in each state where the agent tries to make the best decision, i.e., buying when the market is moving upwards, selling when the market is moving downwards, and holding back when the market is moving unstable. Keywords - Stock price prediction, Reinforcement learning, Q learning, Deep Q-learning Network, Double Q-Learning Network, Dueling Q-Learning.
Energy Use Pattern and Its Efficiency in Paddy Cultivation in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore- 641014, Tamil Nadu, India., Saravanan A
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to identify the socio-economic characteristics of paddy cultivating farmers of various size groups selected from the sample; to examine the resource use pattern of paddy cultivating farmers of various farm size groups; and to evaluate the farm level technical efficiencies in the production of paddy in Thadappalli ayacut of Erode District in Tamil Nadu. The study was conducted in Thadappalli ayacut of Erode District in Tamil Nadu. The research was conducted solely on a representative sample of 150 paddy farmer households drawn from five different villages located within the Thadappalli ayacut in the Erode District. A straightforward proportion, the Cobb-Douglas type stochastic production frontier function model, was utilised in order to arrive at the conclusions. The findings of the study have policy implications because they not only provide empirical efficiency indicators that can be used to plan farm production but also help us identify the potential for crop production improvement across a variety of farming systems based on efficiency. In other words, the findings not only provide policymakers with a tool that can be used to plan farm production, but they also provide policymakers with a tool The findings of the study also provide insight into long-term techniques to improve production that do not require the addition of additional resources. Because education has a big impact on how well people can use technology, it is important to help farmers in the region get both formal and informal education. Keywords: Cost & Returns, Technical Efficiency, OLS, Stochastic Frontier Function
Orthodontic tooth movement with and without corticotomy – A study realized on animal model
Authors:   Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, “G.E. Palade” UMFST Targu Mures, Romania, Panainte Irinel , Bud Eugen ,   Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, “G.E. Palade” UMFST Targu Mures, Romania, Chibelean Manuela ,   Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, “G.E. Palade” UMFST Targu Mures, Romania, El Saafin Mahmoud ,   Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, “G.E. Palade” UMFST Targu Mures, Romania, Zetu Irina ,   Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania, Daragiu Delia Elena ,   Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, “Titu Maiorescu” University, Bucharest, Romania, Pacurar Mariana ,   Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, “G.E. Palade” UMFST Targu Mures, Romania
Published: July 2022

Orthodontic treatment of dento-maxillary anomalies is a common therapeutic intervention, with a growing number of pediatric and adult patients requiring it [1]. The raising understanding of the need for this treatment option has led to a shift in the addressability of various social groups, leading to an increase in adult patients' interest [2]. Orthodontic treatment in adult patient is more dificult because the bone remodeling is hard to do and thereis not growing process. Cortiotomy consists of milling the alveolar bone, the vestibular board, in order to create small labor in which the dental displacement following the application of orthodontic force will be faster. The corticotomy is performed in local anesthesia, with bone cutters, under continuous cooling with saline. Orthodontic treatment in adult patient is more difficult because the bone remodeling is hard to do and thereis not growing process [3]. Filho et al. said that the introduction of this technique of corticotomy makes it possible to solve complex cases while providing an alternative to the classical approach, eliminating a number of inventients, such as dental extractions [4]. Despite the many benefits it can bring when it is integrated into orthodontic therapy to correct various dento-maxillary changes, the corticotomy is still regarded with some reluctance by orthodontists. Reitan et al. (2015) consider that the main reason is that the intervention is expensive and some consider it invasive [5]. In a similar study, Bos et al. (2005) points out that even for patients, the high costs of such an intervention can lead to its refusal, with the risk of obtaining results at the end of less satisfactory orthodontic treatment [1]. Dab et al. (2007) states that there is a direct link between the degree of dental displacement induced by the corticotomy and the type of dento-maxillary anomaly that needs to be corrected, but also the time of orthodontic treatment in which the surgery is performed [6]. Further experimental studies are also needed to understand in more detail the biological mechanisms and transformations that occur at the intervention level.