bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Criterios de selección de piezas dentales para la extracción de ADN revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Ramirez Tapia Vanessa Lizbeth , Almeida Riofrio Kamila Giselle , Cáceres Manzano Verónica Paulina , Lucena de Ustáriz María Eugenia
Published: July 2024

Introducción: En la actualidad la odontología forense se ha convertido en una herramienta de gran utilidad para la identificación de agresores y cadáveres de víctimas cuya identidad se desconoce. Esto en su mayoría en casos donde la identificación facial o dactilar no son posibles, o como complemento para los antes mencionados. En base a estos criterios se ha recabado una serie de información que denota la gran importancia de implementar este tipo de métodos odontológicos forenses para la extracción de ADN en piezas dentales, al ser un proceso rápido confiable y que represente muchas ventajas para el operador. Objetivo: Investigar y analizar los criterios de selección de piezas dentales aptas para a extracción de ADN, con el fin de establecer un criterio específico de selección sobre los órganos dentarios en base a los autores citados en la investigación.  Metodología: Se recopiló información obtenida en base a, trabajos de pre y posgrado, artículos de revistas de alto impacto sobre estudios referentes a odontología forense y a extracción de ADN a través de órganos dentales, considerando como muestra aquellos que brindaban información más relevante y actualizada: para ello se tomaron como base de datos científicas como; Google scholar, Pubmed, Elsevier y ClinicalKey, ResearchGate, entre otros, en español, inglés y portugués. Conclusiones: En conclusión, la metodología desarrollada por los odontólogos forenses se sustenta en el cotejo de la información ante mortem recuperada de las víctimas con aquellos datos post mortem resultantes de la autopsia médico legal. Área de estudio general: Ciencias Forenses. Área de estudio específica: Odontología Forense
Restauración de vehículos alterados por el método de conducción
Authors: Silva Masa Juan Andrés , Sánchez Polit Freddy Rodolfo , Chango Brito Cristhian Javier , Ulloa Pilliza Gabriela Carolina
Published: July 2024

Introducción. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo determinar una nueva técnica de restauración de series alfanuméricas en vehículos alterados, considerando que el tratamiento térmico o por conducción constituye un conjunto de procesos técnicos destinados a modificar las propiedades físicas, mecánicas y/o químicas de los materiales, principalmente aceros y aleaciones metálicas. Esta técnica se enfoca en restablecer la superficie del metal a su estado original, ya que las moléculas se encuentran comprimidas debido a la acción abrasiva aplicada previamente. El método se aplica sobre la superficie cristalográfica para rellenar los vacíos y descomprimir el metal, lo que permite visualizar las series parcial o totalmente borradas o alteradas en una escala de grises. Es importante destacar que esta metodología, también conocida como pericia por inducción de calor, no es aplicable en motores de aluminio, ya que podría ocasionar la fusión del motor o daños en componentes aleatorios debido al exceso de calor directamente sobre las superficies. Objetivo. Explorar y analizar los desafíos, técnicas y tendencias emergentes en la restauración de vehículos que han sido alterados por tratamientos térmicos o condiciones extremas de conducción, con el fin de proporcionar una visión integral que sirva de guía tanto para entusiastas de la automoción como para profesionales del sector. Metodología.  La metodología aplicable al siguiente estudio se llevó a cabo mediante la recopilación de información relevante sobre tratamientos térmicos y sus efectos en los materiales utilizados en la industria automotriz. De igual forma se utilizó como base el estudio de casos de vehículos que hayan sido alterados por tratamientos térmicos o condiciones extremas de conducción, culminando con el análisis exhaustivo de técnicas restaurativas empleadas por expertos en el campo. Resultados. El resultado final fue la técnica basada en el calor o la inducción de una llama de fuego aplicada directamente sobre una superficie de metal dulce, a una temperatura determinada, la misma que es aplicada únicamente sobre la superficie donde habitualmente vienen grabadas las series alfanuméricas. Conclusión.  Es una técnica nueva de restauración en la aplicación de las pericias de identificación de grabados y marcas seriales de vehículos alterados sus series alfanuméricas, ya sean estas alteraciones por agentes abrasivos externos a las diferentes superficies o por borrados químicos. Área de estudio general: Criminalística. Área de estudio específica: Revenidos químicos
Data estimada de la edad biológica aplicando la odontología forense en seres humanos. Revisión bibliográfica
Authors: Lucas Benítez Liceth Gabriela , Vallejo González Pamela Sofía , Aguilar Mejía Melany Nicole , Salazar Yépez Marco Antonio
Published: July 2024

Introducción.  La odontología forense es una rama especifica de las ciencias odontología que se ocupa de la aplicación de los principios y métodos dentales para resolver cuestiones legales. La edad es una de las principales características biológicas manipuladas para identificar a los individuos, fundamentalmente en los casos en los que no se dispone de documentación. Objetivo.  Analizar los diversos métodos existentes en las ciencias forenses que contribuyen a obtener una aproximación acertada de la edad biológica. Metodología.  El enfoque de investigación será de carácter descriptivo, con un enfoque cualitativo mediante una revisión bibliográfica. Resultados. Después de aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se estableció el análisis de 250 artículos, de los cuales se pudo identificar 53 como aptos para revisión bibliográfica. Conclusión.  Después de la previa investigación se establece que existe un sin número de métodos forenses que nos contribuyen a obtener una aproximación de la edad biológica cada uno con sus diferentes parámetros establecidos entre los más importantes tenemos el método Demirjian, Willems, Al Qahtani, Gustafson, Kval, asimismo los métodos visuales y bioquímicos. Área de estudio general: Medicina. Área de estudio específica: Odontología. Tipo de estudio:  Artículos originales.
Efficacy of Low Daily Dose of Tadalafil as Mono-Therapy for Diabetic Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Suggestive of Benign Enlargement of Prostate
Authors: Rahman Shafiqur , Aziz Mohammad Abdul , Chowdhury Atm Mowladad , Ahmed Bakhtiar , Hasan Mirza Mahbubul
Published: July 2024

Objective: To assess efficacy of tadalafil or tamsulosin versus placebo for LUTS/BEP.
Methods: This was a triple blind randomized control trial (RCT). This study was done on 150 cases of well controlled diabetic patients with LUTS/BEP after screening. The patients were >45 years of age, international prostate symptom score (IPSS) > 13, maximum urine flow rate (Qmax) 10-15 ml/sec. Selected patients were randomized in to 1:1:1 ratio to once-daily tadalafil 5 mg, tamsulosin 0.4 mg, or placebo for 12 weeks. Efficacy measures were assessed by IPSS, Qmax, post-voidal residue (PVR) in ultra-sonogram.
Results: IPSS significantly improved versus placebo through 12 wk with tadalafil (-4.81; p<0.001) and tamsulosin (-4.03; p<0.001) and as early as 1 wk (tadalafil -2.04; p=0.001 and tamsulosin -2.14; p < 0.001). The IPSS Quality-of-Life Index improved significantly versus placebo with tadalafil (p<0.001) and with tamsulosin (p<0.001) but outcome was better with tadalafil. Qmax increased significantly versus placebo with both tadalafil (6.52 ml/s; p<0.001) and tamsulosin (6.64 ml/s; p<0.001). Adverse event profiles were consistent with previous reports.
Conclusion: Monotherapy with 5 mg daily tadalafil or 0.4 mg daily tamsulosin resulted in significant and similar improvements versus placebo in IPSS+QOL in diabetic patients with LUTS/BEP staring from week one and maintained throughout the week 12. It However, Tadalafil also significantly improve Qmax. The adverse event profile was minimal and consistent with those previously reported with these drugs.
Bangladesh Journal of Urology, Vol. 20, No. 1, January 2017 p.18-25
Modified D2 Gastrectomy operation in Gastric Cancer Patients and Outcome
Authors: Hossain Md Mosharraf , Rahman Junaidur , Khandaker Tawhida
Published: July 2024

Gastric cancer remains the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2018, there were an estimated 1,033,701 newly diagnosed cases and 782,685 related deaths. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcome of modified D2 gastrectomy operation in gastric cancer patients with or without comorbidities. This prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Surgical Oncology, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Mohakhali, Dhaka, from July 2019 to March 2021. A total of 53 patients were included in the study. The outcome of the surgery was assessed by monitoring postoperative complications for a period of 30 days. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 28. Prior to the commencement of the study, the research protocol was approved by the Research Review Committee of the Department of Surgical Oncology and the Ethical Committee of the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka. There was no significant association observed between postoperative complications of modified D2 gastrectomy and patients’ age, gender, or smoking status. Among the 53 patients, the highest proportion (92.45%) experienced anorexia, followed by vomiting (81.13%), and approximately 71.69% had dyspepsia. Among the patients, 52.83% had diabetes mellitus (DM) and 45.28% had hypertension (HTN). Patients with gastric cancer and DM were found to be more susceptible to developing wound infections. Based on the analysis of the study results, it can be concluded that modified D2 gastrectomy is a safe procedure that yields acceptable postoperative outcomes for the treatment of gastric cancer in a tertiary care center.
Mugda Med Coll J. 2024; 7(1): 31-35
Managing Substance Use Disorders and Addiction: How to Integrate Professionalism and Ethics with the Complexity of Diagnosis and Therapy
Authors: Nurunnabi Abu Sadat Mohammad , Nahar Saifun , Akhter Nasrin , Shaikh Muhammad Abdul Kayum , Rahman Md Ferdous , Sultan Mohammad Tipu
Published: July 2024

Physicians and other healthcare staff who work with the patients having substance use disorders (SUDs) and addiction have to deal with different and complex scenario invariably in comparison to other healthcare providers dealing with regular medical services sought by the patients. Hence, the unconventional nature of practice regarding patients of SUDs and addiction and the diverse range of backgrounds among substance use workers, e.g., psychiatrist, general physician, nurse, psychotherapist, counsellor, social worker, and public health specialist highlights the universal relevance of being more professional and more ethical in practice. They are expected to demonstrate a variety of ethical and professional competences to safeguard themselves and others involved. Clinical team engaged in such activities requires specific ethical training that can help them face specific ethical dilemmas and guide through deeper consideration of those pressing and complex issues, using specific framework, professional guidelines, or institutional management approaches. Professional societies and accrediting institutions should apply their authority to establish practice standards, competencies, regulatory procedures, and codes of ethics to help guide practice and protect public trust and confidence. For the team involved in practice, it is important to become familiar with and adhere to the principles and values that define professionalism and ethical conduct in care for patients suffering from SUDs and addiction. The review paper aims to examine the intersection of professionalism and ethics with the complexity of diagnosis and therapy in this specific area of practice. Besides, some frameworks will be highlighted which may help healthcare providers to foster ethical decision making. It is also a modest effort to show some new insights for improving the quality of care in addiction and mental health by the professional team and healthcare organization from both clinical and operational viewpoint.
Mugda Med Coll J. 2024; 7(1): 42-47
Rice genotypes and the biochemical basis of resistance against brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stål)
Authors: Sharma Kamal Ravi , Raju S.V.S. , Singh Sameer Kumar , Singh Rashmirekha , Meena R.S.
Published: July 2024

Screening of 50 rice genotypes against brown planthopper infestation was conducted in open field conditions over two consecutive years (Kharif 2018-19 and 2019-20). Based on pest population per hill, rice genotypes IR82475-110-2-2-1-2, Akshyadhan, and MTU-1010 had the least brown planthoppers. TN1, Swarna, MTU 7029, Rajendra Kasturi, Baranideep, and Sahbhagidhan had the highest population and were classified as pest-prone. Rice leaf biochemical characteristics examined in selected genotypes, revealed that the pest population was significantly and positively correlated with total sugar (r = 0.608), crude protein (r = 0.306) and total free amino acid (r = 0.358), but significantly negatively correlated with phenol (r = -0.429), crude silica (r = -0.401), and tannin (r = -0.301). Correlation analysis revealed that susceptible entries contained more total sugar, crude protein, and total free amino acids, whereas resistant genotypes contained significantly more phenol, crude silica, and tannins. This study highlighted the significance of antixenotic properties in rice genotypes against brown planthoppers.
Meiotic chromosome behaviour of a newly recorded ant-like spider, Myrmarachne melanocephala MacLeay, 1839 from Manipur, India
Authors: Chanu Ngangkham Poda , Nandita N. , Singh L. Sanathoi , Singh L. Sanathoi , Devi M. Bhubaneshwari , Kananbala A. , Chingangbam Dhananjoy Singh
Published: July 2024

Cytological and chromosomal studies of ant-like spiders Myrmarachne melanocephala MacLeay, 1839, were undertaken with 12 males captured alive in the months of January to July 2023 from three habitats. The haploid count of male specimens was observed to be 13: 4 acrocentric (including X chromosome), 6 subtelocentric, 2 submetacentric, and 1 metacentric and showed X0 sex determination mechanisms, so the diploid count of the species was 25 (13+12). The single sex chromosome occupied roughly 4-6 per cent of the nuclear volume prominently in the Interphase – Prophase I stage. The structure of X chromosome in interphase stage was circular-rectangular block. The peculiar shape of rod-shaped X chromosome was maintained from early pre-leptotene stage till the end of the division particularly the Prophase I. The synapsis started early from late leptotene and duration of zygotene was long enough to visualize the perfect ones in late zygotene. There were nine diplotene bivalents with interstitial chiasma.
First report of isolation of opportunistic human pathogenic gut bacteria Staphylococcus cohnii from grubs of Brahmina coriacea (Hope) (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae) from Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Mahala Suresh Kumar , Chandel R.S. , Walia Abhishek , Verma K.S. , Ramappa Karthik
Published: July 2024

Staphylococcus cohnii (Schleifer and Kloos) an opportunistic pathogen for humans, is reported for the first time its presence in grubs of Brahmina coriacea (Hope) (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae, Melolonthinae). The cellulolytic gut bacteria were isolated from different populations of B. coriacea, collected from different parts of Himachal Pradesh, India. The isolated S. cohnii from the grub population of Shillaroo location recorded maximum cellulolytic index. The isolated bacteria were identified using morphological, biochemical, and 16S rRNA gene sequencing approaches.
First report of the Genus Mesembrius Rondani, 1857 (Diptera, Syrphidae) from Kerala
Authors: Sankar C. Athul , Bijoy C. , Shaji E. M.
Published: July 2024

Two hover-flies of the Genus Mesembrius Rondai, 1857; M. bengalensis (Wiedemann, 1819), and M. quadrivittatus (Wiedemann, 1819) are reported for the first time from Kerala along with their diagnosis and key.
Obituary - Dr A. Visalakshi
Authors: Beevi S. Naseema , Mathew Thomas Biju
Published: July 2024

Dr A. Visalakshi
A PIONEERING PESTICIDE RESIDUE ANALYST & ENTOMOLOGIST PASSES AWAY
IMPLEMENTASI NILAI BUDAYA GREBEG BESAR MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING BERBANTUAN PPt INTERAKTIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS SISWA SDN JLEPER 2
Authors: Nifhar Muhammad David , Ismaya Erik Aditiya , Setiawaty Rani
Published: July 2024

This research was conducted in class IV of SD N Jleper 2 Mijen Demak and involved 19 students. This study aims to improve social studies learning outcomes and teachers' ability to teach social studies content by applying the cultural values of Grebeg Besar of Demak Regency through interactive PowerPoint media used by the Discovery learning model. In this study, students' social studies learning outcomes and teachers' teaching skills are the dependent variables. Grebeg Besar cultural values, interactive PowerPoint media, and discovery learning model are independent variables. Observation, interview, test, and documentation are the data collection methods. Quantitative and qualitative data analysis were used. The results of the teacher teaching skills research also increased, at 64% (sufficient) and 82% (good) in cycle I, and 57% (less) in cycle II. Thus, learning outcomes and teacher teaching skills in social studies content can be improved by applying the cultural values of Grebeg Besar of Demak Regency with the help of interactive PowerPoint media and Discovery Learning learning model.
PELAKSANAAN PROYEK PENGUATAN PROFIL PELAJAR PANCASILA (P5) DAN KAITANNYA DENGAN PENDIDIKAN AKHLAK ANAK DALAM HADITS
Authors: Ningsih Wirda , Akhyar Yundri
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate the implementation of the project at SDIT Future Islamic School (FIS) Pekanbaru to enhance the Pancasila student profile (P5) dimension of faith, devotion to God Almighty, and noble character in the independent curriculum, as well as the relationship between this project and the students' moral education in the hadith. The study that was done falls under the category of qualitative descriptive research. Interviews are the method used to get data. Content analysis is the method used for data analysis. According to the study's findings, P5 is being implemented at SDIT Future Islamic School (FIS) Pekanbaru, which is improving religious, interpersonal, environmental, and national morality. The moral education of children in the hadith is connected to the implementation of P5 at SDIT FIS. The result of the research is Islamic Integrated Islamic School should adopt the hadist in their teaching learning process.
IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA MOTARO BERBASIS TPACK PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Avalentina Kardiana Zendha , Atmaja Adi Tri
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this research is to improve students learning motivation by using TPACK-based MOTARO media in social studies subjects. The type of research method is classroom research which is carried out for 2 cycles. Data analysis was carried out through interviews, observations, questionnaires and documentation to see the level of students learning motivation after using TPACK-based MOTARO media in social studies subjects. The results of observing student motivation obtained a score percentage of 71%, including the high motivation category, and at the second meeting using media, the average class obtained a score percentage of 82%, including the very high motivation category. Then it was obtained through a learning motivation questionnaire that students got the class average score at the first meeting with a percentage of 74% which was included in the high motivation category and at the second meeting there was an increase with the class average with a percentage of 88% which was included in the very high motivation category. So, from the results of the questionnaire and observations obtained, the implementation of TPACK-based MOTARO media in social studies subjects can increase students learning motivation.
THE APPLICATION OF THE INDEX CARD MATCH LEARNING METHOD IN IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS IN SLOW LEARNER STUDENTS AT SMP NEGERI 7 SALATIGA
Authors: Denavia Cristovani , Sarajar Dewita Karema
Published: July 2024

Slow learner students tend to have a difficult grasping power, especially towards reading comprehension so instruments are needed to help them in reading comprehension such as the use of Index Card Match. The Index Card Match learning method is a fun designed learning method that is based on matching cards that are usually used by teachers with notes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the application of the Index Card Match learning method in improving the reading comprehension skills of slow learner students at SMPN 7 Salatiga. This research uses the Quasi Experiment method with the experimental design used in this research is One Group Pre-test Post-test Design. Validity measurement in pre-test and post-test questions as a benchmark to determine the effect of treatment is done by conducting expert judgment. This research was conducted in 3 stages, namely Pre-research (preparation and pre-test, Treatment (Treatment) and End of research. The results showed a significance value of 0.012 (p0.05) and a t-count of -2.197, in other words the use of Index Card Match had a significant effect on the learning process.
GAME EDUKASI AUGMENTED REALITY BERBASIS RME (REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SISWA
Authors: Triswidrananta Odhitya Desta , Pramudhita Agung Nugroho , Wijaya Elita Mega Selvia
Published: July 2024

This research addresses the common problem in mathematics education in Indonesia, which is the students' difficulties, as reflected in Indonesia's declining ranking in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). The research aims to create an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) Educational Game based on the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach to improve students' understanding of the spatial geometry mathematics subject at the elementary school level. AR technology allows students to interact with mathematical objects in real-world contexts using Android devices. This game is designed to make mathematics more engaging and relevant to elementary school students. The research was conducted at Purwantoro 1 Public Elementary School in Malang City over four months, following the Game Development Lifecycle (GDLC). The test results showed an n-gain improvement of 0.71, indicating a positive impact of the game's development on students' learning outcomes.
The Effect of Velocity-Based Contraction Strength Training on Performance in Female 400m Athletes
Authors: Srirungrangchai Krit , Sriket Natthawee , Phongampai Mantira
Published: July 2024

This study aims to compare the differences in strength training at velocity of muscle contraction in 400-meter runners. The sample group consisted of 12 female athletes who participated in the Thailand National Sports competition qualifiers in 2023. The group was divided into two: the first group underwent strength training at a fast muscle contraction rate with 80 bpm, while the second group trained at a normal muscle contraction rate with 40 bpm. The training lasted for 8 weeks, and after a 2-week post-training period, both groups were tested by swapping strength training programs. They were tested for 400-meter speed, strength from finding the 1 RM of Leg curl, Leg extension, and Leg press measured in kilograms, and explosive power from Squat jump, Countermovement jump, and Long jump. The data collected was analyzed to find the average, standard deviation, and one-way ANOVA with a statistical significance level set at .05. From the research's results, it was found that percentage change muscle contraction rates differs significantly between the two strength training formats: one with fast muscle contraction and the other with normal- muscle contraction rate (1.04±0.02 and 1.02±0.02, respectively) at a significance level of .05. Additionally, the strength and explosive power percentage change also significantly differ between the two strength training formats. Therefore, based on this study, it is possible to utilize the fast muscle contraction rate strength training format to enhance the athletic performance of athletes.
Osteosynthesis of clavicle fractures and its complications. Literature review. Part 1
Authors: Nekrasov D.V. ,   S. I. Sergeev Regional Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Health of the Khabarovsk Krai, Khabarovsk, Russia, Volovik V.E. ,   Postgraduate Institute for Public Health Workers of the Ministry of Health of the Khabarovsk Krai, Khabarovsk, Russia
Published: July 2024

Clavicle fractures are one of the most common injuries of the skeleton bones in an adult active, able bodied population. Thus, they are a socially significant injury. The review of the literature is based on Russian language primary sources from 2013 to 2022, containing the results of relevant studies in the field of clavicle fractures. Some earlier studies were also used. Objective To analyze the existing methods of surgical treatment of clavicle fractures with an emphasis on the frequency of postoperative complications, the timing of treatment and rehabilitation. In clinical practice, there are many methods of treating clavicle fractures both conservative and various options for surgical methods. Each of the methods of treatment has both positive and negative qualities, none of them excludes the development of complications, in particular – the non-extension of the collarbone. Complications significantly increase the time of treatment of the patient, make it difficult to rehabilitation and return to active life.
TINJAUAN KONSEPTUAL KEPEMILIKAN DALAM EKONOMI ISLAM
Authors: Mun'im Muhammad Hasan , Khakimah Haidah , Imtiyaz Nakhwah Bahiratul , Arishandy Mulya Andana
Published: July 2024

Konsep kepemilikan dalam Islam menunjukkan karakteristik yang berbeda dengan pandangan kapitalisme dan sosialisme. Menurut Islam, hak milik sejati atas segala sesuatu adalah milik Allah SWT, namun manusia diberi hak untuk mengelola dan memanfaatkannya. Lebih dari sekadar hak eksklusif, kepemilikan dalam Islam juga mengandung tanggung jawab sosial dan moral terhadap penggunaan harta tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan tinjauan literatur untuk mengeksplorasi sumber-sumber utama dalam hukum Islam, seperti Al-Qur'an, Hadis, dan karya para ulama. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa Islam menekankan keseimbangan antara hak individu dan kepentingan masyarakat, dengan prinsip-prinsip keadilan, kesetaraan, dan distribusi kekayaan yang merata. Kepemilikan dipandang sebagai amanah yang harus dikelola dengan bijaksana dan digunakan untuk kemaslahatan umum. Islam tidak membatasi bentuk atau usaha seseorang dalam memperoleh harta, dan tidak mempermasalahkan jumlah hasil yang dicapai.
Kata Kunci: Kepemilikan; Konsep; Islam
ANALISIS SWOT TERHADAP URGENSI SERTIFIKASI HALAL FASHION SEBAGAI PREFERENSI KONSUMEN MUSLIM
Authors: Nugraha Rido
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini membahas pentingnya sertifikasi halal dalam industri fashion untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan dan preferensi konsumen muslim. Dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT, penelitian ini mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal yang mempengaruhi keputusan konsumen muslim dalam membeli produk fashion yang telah diberikan label halal. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sertifikasi halal memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen muslim, serta mempengaruhi preferensi mereka dalam memilih produk fashion yang sesuai dengan syariat Islam. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini merekomendasikan bahwa industri fashion harus memprioritaskan sertifikasi halal sebagai strategi pemasaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan dan loyalitas konsumen muslim.
PENGGUNAAN BLUE SUKUK SEBAGAI INSTRUMEN PENDANAAN BERKELANJUTAN: TINJAUAN TERHADAP PERSPEKTIF REGULASI
Authors: Yanova Muhammad Hendri , Komarudin Parman
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini menganalisis penggunaan Blue Sukuk sebagai instrumen pendanaan berkelanjutan dengan fokus pada perspektif regulasi. Blue Sukuk merupakan salah satu bentuk obligasi syariah yang dirancang khusus untuk mendanai proyek-proyek yang berhubungan dengan kelestarian dan pemulihan lingkungan laut. Dalam era di mana keberlanjutan menjadi isu global yang krusial, Blue Sukuk menawarkan alternatif pendanaan yang tidak hanya memenuhi prinsip-prinsip syariah tetapi juga mendukung tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif. sifat penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif, dengan menggunakan pendekatan konseptual dan pendekatan komparatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun terdapat berbagai inisiatif untuk mendorong penerbitan Blue Sukuk, masih terdapat kendala regulasi yang signifikan. Kendala tersebut meliputi perlunya harmonisasi regulasi syariah dengan standar internasional, peningkatan kapasitas dan kesadaran pemangku kepentingan, serta penguatan infrastruktur pasar untuk mendukung penerbitan dan perdagangan Blue Sukuk. Diharapkan Blue Sukuk dapat menjadi instrumen yang efektif dalam mendukung pendanaan berkelanjutan dan mencapai tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan. Adapun Tantangan utama yang dihadapi dalam penerbitan dan perdagangan Blue Sukuk adalah Ketidaksesuaian antara regulasi syariah dan standar internasional, Kurangnya pemahaman dan kesadaran tentang pendanaan berkelanjutan, Keterbatasan infrastruktur pasar keuangan syariah, Regulasi yang tidak konsisten atau tidak jelas, Keterbatasan data dan informasi, dan Kendala pembiayaan dan insentif.
Kata Kunci: Blue Sukuk, Pendanaan Berkelanjutan, Regulasi, Syariah, SDGs.
STRATEGI PEMASARAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN DAYA SAING (STUDI KASUS WARUNG KOPI DOTTORO JALAN TINUMBU MAKASSAR)
Authors: Najib Marhawati , Fuad M. Fikri Nur , Mustari  , Rahmatullah  , Tadampali Andi Caezar To
Published: July 2024

Marketing strategies are essential to apply in all areas related to business. Without marketing, the business you run will not develop rapidly. This research aims to determine the marketing strategy carried out by the Dottoro coffee shop business to increase sales. This research is descriptive research using a qualitative approach. The informant was chosen deliberately, namely the owner of the Dottoro coffee shop. Data collection procedures used in research include observation, interviews, and documentation. The data obtained was analyzed using SWOT analysis. Based on the research results, show that the strategy implemented by the Dottoro coffee shop business in Jalan Tinumbu Makassar, South Sulawesi Province is in quadrant one, namely Aggressive (growth-oriented strategy), which is a very profitable situation with implementation through Marketing Strategy. The coordinates of point x are the IFAS strategy coordinates with a coordinate point obtained, namely 3.45. In contrast, the coordinates of point y are the coordinates of the EFAS strategy with a coordinate point obtained, namely 3.06. The strategy that needs to be improved in the coffee shop business is to maintain the reputation of the Dottoro coffee shop by serving local specialty coffee. The availability of raw materials will make it easier for the Dottoro Coffee Shop business to expand locations in strategic places.
 
Keywords: Coffee shop, marketing strategy, SWOT analysis, MSMEs
Get the hammer out!
Authors: Gajjala Radhika , Faniyi Ololade Margaret , Rahut Debipreeta , Edwards Emily , Ford Sarah Ellen
Published: July 2024

This paper focuses on revealing how the interplay between algorithmic interactions and the intuitive ways humans navigate digital environments can be researched through a multi-method approach to collecting and critically examining data from online platforms. We use a case study that looks at the role that social media engagement by transnational activists, local activists and celebrities played in amplifying an offline protest by group of women in India. Grounded in a critical feminist perspective, this paper uses multiple methods to demonstrate how the amplification of local protesters work through an interplay of human action and platform algorithmics. We conduct an algorithmic ethnography involving the examination of computational systems shaping online interactions. We examine the digital emergence and recognition of the women of Shaheen Bagh as subaltern political agents/subjects. Understanding of the interplay between online and offline visibility and strategic planning is highlighted. We conduct close readings of small data clusters that emerge within big data networks. We challenge the overreliance on big data methodologies and the fetishization of in-person ethnography (Bishop 2018) over digital ethnography.
Változások, újdonságok a csecsemőgyógyászati nefrológiában (III. rész) : Hydronephrosis
Authors: Máttyus István
Published: July 2024

A hydronephrosis ultrahanggal is jól látható veseüregrendszeri tágulat. A vizelettel telt, tág veserész echómentes, így ultrahanggal méhen belül is könnyű észrevenni. Az enyhébb tágulat gyakori, a magzatok 4-5%-ában megfigyelhető. Az ilyen rendellenességek kevesebb, mint 10%-a olyan mértékű, hogy részletesebb kivizsgálást igényel, és az alaposabban kivizsgált betegeknek is csak néhány százalékát kell megoperálni. A sebészi beavatkozás indikációjának felállításához szükséges a dinamikus izotópvizsgálat, amely pontos adatokat szolgáltat a vesék működéséről, az elfolyási akadály mértékéről. A helytelenül elvégzett és értékelt izotópvizsgálat viszont téves diagnózishoz vezethet, ami felesleges műtéti beavatkozás indikációját képezheti.
Edukasi Toilet Training pada Ibu dengan Anak Usia Toddler
Authors: Hairat Ummul , Kelrey Fathimah
Published: July 2024

Para orang tua khususnya ibu yang memiliki anak usia toddler belum optimal memberikan edukasi toilet training pada anaknya. Berdasarkan hasil diskusi yang dilakukan dengan orang tua mengatakan bahwa anak mereka masih menggunakan pempers dan belum pernah diberikan edukasi oleh pihak puskesmas tentang latihan toilet training sehingga orang tua belum memiliki pengetahuan tentang toilet training. Untuk itu, kami berinisiatif untuk menyelenggarakan penyuluhan kesehatan tentang edukasi toilet training sebagai upaya meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu mengenai toilet training. Tujuan dilakukannya kegiatan ini diharapkan anak usia toddler secara mandiri dapat melakukan toilet traning. Metode edukasi yang digunakan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu ceramah, diskusi, tanya jawab dan demostrasi menggunakan bantuan media video. Hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan dari peserta tentang toilet training pada anak usia toddler. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah edukasi toilet training pada ibu dengan anak usia toddler melalui penyuluhan kesehatan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang toilet training pada ibu.
Penyuluhan Kesehatan tentang Cuci Tangan di SDN 11 Tanjung Gunung Bangka Tengah
Authors: Marleni Marleni , Megawati Megawati
Published: July 2024

Mencuci tangan adalah proses menghilangkan kotoran dan debu dari kulit tangan secara mekanis menggunakan sabun dan air. Tangan merupakan vektor utama penyebaran kuman penyebab penyakit. Akibat kurangnya kebiasaan mencuci tangan, anak berisiko tinggi terkena diare dan penyakit pernafasan yang seringkali berujung pada kematian. Anak-anak di sekolah adalah kandidat terbaik untuk menerapkan nilai-nilai PHBS dan memiliki kapasitas untuk bertindak sebagai agen perubahan, mempromosikan PHBS di rumah, sekolah, dan masyarakat. Metode pelaksanaan penyuluhan tentang cuci tangan adalah dengan memperkenalkan materi cuci tangan kepada masyarakat. Peserta dari kegiatan penyuluhan ini adalah murid dan guru yang mendampingi. Tahapan dalam penyuluhan cuci tangan meliputi tahap mengidentifikasi masalah, tahap penyuluhan, dan tahap evaluasi. Data yang diperoleh dari hasil wawancara pada pihak sekolah SDN 11 Tanjung Gunung, didapatkan bahwa siswa di sekolah tersebut belum diberikan pengetahuan mengenai kebersihan cuci tangan yang benar sehingga mereka tidak bisa mencuci tangan dengan baik. Maka perlu  dilaksanakan edukasi tentang 6 langkah mencuci tangan dengan sabun serta praktik langsung bagaimana cara mencuci tangan yang benar. Berdasarkan hasil dan pembahasan yang telah dijelaskan dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat pemahaman pada siswa dalam memahami dan mempraktekan gerakan 6 langkah cuci tangan yang ditetapkan oleh WHO cukup efektif dan mengalami peningkatan setelah dilakukan penyuluhan tersebut.
Edukasi Pencegahan Kekurangan Energi Kronik pada Remaja dalam Upaya Penurunan Stunting
Authors: Jaelani Sri , Sitawati Sitawati
Published: July 2024

Kekurangan Energi Kronik (KEK) merupakan suatu kondisi dimana remaja mengalami kekurangan zat besi (kalori dan protein) yang berkepanjangan atau kronis. Menurut penyataan UNICEF penyebab terjadinya stunting adalah ketidakseimbangan nutrisi, berat badan lahir rendah dan riwayat penyakit apapun yang diderita ibu selama kehamilan, seperti kekurangan energi kronik. Banyak  remaja putri menderita  kekeurangan asupan energi dan protein. Rendahnya asupan zat mikro. Secara nasional prevalensi kekurangan energi kronis adalah 20,8% pada wanita usia subur sebanyak 6,8% pada wanita dengan berat bdan kurang pada usia 13 hingga 15 tahun dan 1,9% pada wanita sangat kurus. Edukasi Gizi merupakan suatu metode  dan upaya  untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan gizi dan perilaku makan untuk menciptakan  pengetahuan dan sikap remaja  terhadap gizi, semakin tinggi pengetahuan gizi makan semakin besar  pula pengaruhnya terhadap sikap dan perilaku  terhadap  asupan  makanan. Faktor-faktor yang dapat menyebabkan stunting ppada balitas sangat berkaitan antara yang satu dengan yang lainnya. Prevalensi kejadian  stunting pada remaja  disebabkan angka kekurangan energi kronik pada remaja masih tinggi. Peserta yang mengikuti kegitana sebanyak 40 orang. Dengan mengunakan media leafleat yang dibagikan kepada semua remaja yang mengikuti sosialisasi. Diharapkan setelah dilakukan kegiatan ini  meningkatkan penegtahuan serta pemahamana  remaja serta termotivasi untuk menjag kesehatan  dengan selalu mengkonsumsi tablet penambah darah (TTD) dan mengkonsumsi makanan  yang bergizi bertujuan  mencegah terjadinya Kekurangan Energi Kronik pada remaja.
Network analysis of driver genes in human cancers
Authors: Patil Shruti S. , Roberts Steven A. , Gebremedhin Assefaw H.
Published: July 2024

Cancer is a heterogeneous disease that results from genetic alteration of cell cycle and proliferation controls. Identifying mutations that drive cancer, understanding cancer type specificities, and delineating how driver mutations interact with each other to establish disease is vital for identifying therapeutic vulnerabilities. Such cancer specific patterns and gene co-occurrences can be identified by studying tumor genome sequences, and networks have proven effective in uncovering relationships between sequences. We present two network-based approaches to identify driver gene patterns among tumor samples. The first approach relies on analysis using the Directed Weighted All Nearest Neighbors (DiWANN) model, which is a variant of sequence similarity network, and the second approach uses bipartite network analysis. A data reduction framework was implemented to extract the minimal relevant information for the sequence similarity network analysis, where a transformed reference sequence is generated for constructing the driver gene network. This data reduction process combined with the efficiency of the DiWANN network model, greatly lowered the computational cost (in terms of execution time and memory usage) of generating the networks enabling us to work at a much larger scale than previously possible. The DiWANN network helped us identify cancer types in which samples were more closely connected to each other suggesting they are less heterogeneous and potentially susceptible to a common drug. The bipartite network analysis provided insight into gene associations and co-occurrences. We identified genes that were broadly mutated in multiple cancer types and mutations exclusive to only a few. Additionally, weighted one-mode gene projections of the bipartite networks revealed a pattern of occurrence of driver genes in different cancers. Our study demonstrates that network-based approaches can be an effective tool in cancer genomics. The analysis identifies co-occurring and exclusive driver genes and mutations for specific cancer types, providing a better understanding of the driver genes that lead to tumor initiation and evolution.
3D-printed Mg-incorporated PCL-based scaffolds improves rotator cuff tendon-bone healing through regulating macrophage polarization
Authors: Wang Tao , Yu Ziqing , Lin Shaozhang , Chen Zhaohuan , Jin Han , Liang Lin , Zhang Zhi-Yong
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is a common shoulder injury impacting mobility and quality of life, while traditional surgeries often result in poor healing. Tissue engineering offers a promising solution, with poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) being favored due to its slow degradation, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity. However, PCL lacks sufficient compression resistance. Incorporating Mg, which promotes bone growth and has antibacterial effects, could enhance RCT repair.

Methods: The Mg-incorporated PCL-based scaffolds were fabricated using a 3D printing technique. The scaffolds were incorporated with different percentages of Mg (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%). The osteogenic activities and anti-inflammatory properties of the scaffolds were evaluated in vitro using human osteoblasts and macrophages. The tissue ingrowth and biocompatibility of the scaffolds were assessed in vivo using a rat model of RCT repair. The ability of the scaffolds to enhance macrophage polarization towards the M2 subtype and inhibit inflammation signaling activation was also investigated.

Results: It was found that when incorporated with 10% Mg, PCL-based scaffolds exhibited the optimal bone repairing ability in vitro and in vivo. The in vitro experiments indicated that the successfully constructed 10 Mg/PCL scaffolds enhance osteogenic activities and anti-inflammatory properties. Besides, the in vivo studies demonstrated that 10 Mg/PCL scaffolds promoted tissue ingrowth and enhanced biocompatibility compared to the control PCL scaffolds. Furthermore, the 10 Mg/PCL scaffolds enhanced the macrophages’ ability to polarize towards the M2 subtype and inhibited inflammation signaling activation.

Discussion: These findings suggest that 3D-printed Mg-incorporated PCL scaffolds have the potential to improve RCT by enhancing osteogenesis, reducing inflammation, and promoting macrophage polarization. The incorporation of 10% Mg into PCL-based scaffolds provided the optimal combination of properties for RCT repair augmentation. This study highlights the potential of tissue engineering approaches in improving the outcomes of RCT repair and provides a foundation for future clinical applications.
Evaluation of control accuracy for a boundary-coordinating device in a real-time hybrid test
Authors: Tian Yingpeng , Li Quanwang , Bu Changcan , Fan Fenglei , Wang Tao
Published: July 2024

Multi-axial real-time hybrid simulation (ma-RTHS) utilizes multiple loading devices to realize boundary control with multiple degrees of freedom (MDOF), thus being capable of handling complex dynamic scenarios and multi-dimensional problems. In this paper, a new control technique was developed by using a parallel configuration of double shaking tables to implement shear force and bending moment at the boundary between substructures. The dynamic forces are combined by inertia forces of controlled mass driven by electromagnetic shaking tables. The two shaking tables are packaged as a boundary-coordinating device (BCD). An enhanced three-variable control (ETVC) was proposed to consider the coupling effect between two shaking tables and incorporated with the adaptive time series (ATS) compensator to improve the synchronization of the two shaking tables. The proposed control method was verified by three rounds of hybrid tests on a four-story steel shear frame using different ground motions. Nine criteria were utilized to evaluate the performance of RTHS including both tracking performance and global performance indexes. It was proved that RTHS was successfully implemented, and the boundary forces were well-tracked by the proposed control strategy. Good tracking performance was achieved to prove the effectiveness of the strategy.
Molecular pathophysiology of secondary lymphedema
Authors: Lee Sang-Oh , Kim Il-Kug
Published: July 2024

Lymphedema occurs as a result of lymphatic vessel damage or obstruction, leading to the lymphatic fluid stasis, which triggers inflammation, tissue fibrosis, and adipose tissue deposition with adipocyte hypertrophy. The treatment of lymphedema is divided into conservative and surgical approaches. Among surgical treatments, methods like lymphaticovenular anastomosis and vascularized lymph node transfer are gaining attention as they focus on restoring lymphatic flow, constituting a physiologic treatment approach. Lymphatic endothelial cells form the structure of lymphatic vessels. These cells possess button-like junctions that facilitate the influx of fluid and leukocytes. Approximately 10% of interstitial fluid is connected to venous return through lymphatic capillaries. Damage to lymphatic vessels leads to lymphatic fluid stasis, resulting in the clinical condition of lymphedema through three mechanisms: Inflammation involving CD4+ T cells as the principal contributing factor, along with the effects of immune cells on the VEGF-C/VEGFR axis, consequently resulting in abnormal lymphangiogenesis; adipocyte hypertrophy and adipose tissue deposition regulated by the interaction of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein α and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ; and tissue fibrosis initiated by the overactivity of Th2 cells, leading to the secretion of profibrotic cytokines such as IL-4, IL-13, and the growth factor TGF-β1. Surgical treatments aimed at reconstructing the lymphatic system help facilitate lymphatic fluid drainage, but their effectiveness in treating already damaged lymphatic vessels is limited. Therefore, reviewing the pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of lymphedema is crucial to complement surgical treatments and explore novel therapeutic approaches.
Acupuncture influences multiple diseases by regulating gut microbiota
Authors: Xu Huimin , Luo Yingzhe , Li Qiaoqi , Zhu Hong
Published: July 2024

Acupuncture, an important green and side effect-free therapy in traditional Chinese medicine, is widely use both domestically and internationally. Acupuncture can interact with the gut microbiota and influence various diseases, including metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, mental disorders, nervous system diseases, and other diseases. This review presents a thorough analysis of these interactions and their impacts and examines the alterations in the gut microbiota and the potential clinical outcomes following acupuncture intervention to establish a basis for the future utilization of acupuncture in clinical treatments.