bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Quality Test of Extemporaneously Prepared Tramadol and Paracetamol Capsules Combination Derived From a Private Hospital in Semarang
Authors: Prabandono Paulus Unggul Wikan , Gani Michael Raharja , Yuliani Sri Hartati
Published: February 2022

Tramadol and paracetamol are analgesic drugs that are often combined and made in the form of extemporaneously prepared capsules dosage form to treat moderate to severe pain management. This study aims to determine the quality of prescribed medication of extemporaneously prepared tramadol and paracetamol capsules combination taken from a private hospital in Semarang covering weight uniformity, moisture content, disintegration, and content uniformity. This type of research is a descriptive observational cross-sectional design. Samples were taken using simple random sampling at a pharmaceutical installation in a private hospital in Semarang. The observation result from four types of testing was compared against the standard values of each test’s parameter listed in the Indonesian Pharmacopoeia V. The results are, samples meet the weight uniformity test with an acceptance value of 7.34%; meet the moisture content test with an average moisture content of 2.647% for the first day and 3.04% for the seventh day; meet the disintegration test with a breakdown time of fewer than 15 minutes; and did not meet the uniformity test with acceptance value of 34.06% for paracetamol and 34.30% for tramadol. It can be concluded that the prescribed medication of extemporaneously prepared capsule samples derived from a private hospital in Semarang can fulfill the standard values listed in the Indonesian Pharmacopoeia V except for the content uniformity test.
Bagaimana Perceived Benefid Mempengaruhi Keputusan untuk Terus Menggunakan Suatu Teknologi (Studi Kasus: Pertemuan Daring dengan Latar Seragam)
Authors: Pradana Gilang , Priharsari Diah , Reza  Perdanakusuma Andi
Published: February 2022

Dengan perkembangan teknologi saat ini banyak organisasi memanfaatkan platform online meeting/conference untuk menyelenggarakan pertemuan daring seperti penggunaan platform Zoom dan Google Meet. Terdapat beberapa fitur dalam platform Zoom dan Google Meet yang disediakan untuk mendukung secara langsung maupun tidak langsung pelaksanaan online meeting. Seperti fitur mengganti latar yang sering digunakan untuk menyeragamkan latar peserta yang sering dipakai di Indonesia. Maka, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi faktor manfaat apa saja yang memengaruhi perilaku pengguna untuk terus menggunakan teknologi pertemuan secara daring pada penggunaan latar yang seragam dengan menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan Structural Equation Modelling atau SEM yang menggunakan tools SPSS dan LISREL. Dalam penelitian ini terdapat 302 data responden yang sesuai dengan kriteria penelitian yang mana data tersebut sudah melewati fase uji reliabilitas dan uji validitas terhadap hipotesis yang telah dibuat diawal penelitian dan diujikan untuk mengetahui hasil hipotesis yang ditolak dan diterima. Hasil peneltian ini mendapatkan 4 hipotesis dengan 2 hipotesis hasilnya diterima dan 2 hipotesis lainnya hasilnya ditolak atau tidak berhubungan.
Associação entre possível bruxismo e a prática de atividade física em adolescentes escolares: estudo exploratório
Authors: Silva Breno Iago Sena de Albuquerque , Soares Laís Lavínia Cruz , Raposo Jakelline Cipriano dos Santos , Menezes Valdenice Aparecida de , Colares Viviane , Franca Carolina da , Godoy Fabiana de
Published: February 2022

Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre o possível bruxismo e a prática de atividade física em adolescentes escolares. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo e analítico de base escolar. Foram incluídos 217 estudantes, na faixa etária de 14 a 19 anos, de ambos os sexos, regularmente matriculados no ensino médio da rede estadual de ensino de uma cidade de Pernambuco. As variáveis avaliadas incluíram os dados sociodemográficos, questões relativas à atividade física e dados relativos ao possível bruxismo que foram retiradas de 3 questionários PeNSE, YRBS e RDC/TMD. Os dados foram analisados utilizando o software STATA 12.0 para Windows. O estudo foi aprovado por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: Dentre os pesquisados 32,7% eram bruxistas (sono e vigília), 50,2% eram sedentários, 61,3% tinham entre 14 e 16 anos e 64,5% eram do sexo feminino. Não houve associação estatisticamente significativa em nenhuma das variáveis analisadas em relação ao bruxismo. Houve associação entre o sexo e atividade física (p-valor 0,013), relacionando o sexo feminino ao sedentarismo. Conclusão: Não foi observada associação entre o possível bruxismo e atividade física na população estudada.
Estratégias de gerenciamento em listas de espera cirúrgicas: revisão integrativa
Authors: Lisbôa Rosa Ladi , Rodrigues Camila Gabrielle da Silva , Bittencourt Cristiane Vargas , Paz Adriana Aparecida
Published: February 2022

Objetivo: Identificar as estratégias utilizadas no gerenciamento de listas de espera de pacientes cirúrgicos eletivos. Métodos: Revisão integrativa realizada em quatro bases de dados, em janeiro de 2021. Utilizou-se a estratégia PICo para elaboração da questão de pesquisa. Os artigos foram gerenciados nos softwares Endnote X5 e Rayyan para a exclusão de documentos duplicados e cegamento dos avaliadores. Resultados: Obteve-se nove artigos que observaram a prevalência de pesquisas caso controle e estudos quantitativos (sete/77,77%) classificados com nível de evidência quatro (moderado). Evidenciou-se a utilização de estratégias de gerenciamento para aproveitamento da equipe cirúrgica, centralização das listas de espera, colaboração de centros cirúrgicos de diferentes hospitais, status de priorização e tempo de espera do paciente, uso de software de computador e do método lean healthcare. Considerações finais: Este estudo pode contribuir para ampliar o conhecimento neste temário ainda pouco explorado no Brasil ao evidenciar a necessidade de compartilhamento de experiências exitosas para o aprimoramento do gerenciamento de listas de espera. As estratégias mostraram-se eficazes; entretanto, deve-se aprimorar algumas estratégias para que possam ser replicadas, respeitando as características específicas dos serviços de saúde no Brasil.
La impronta emocional en el perfil neuroeducativo del docente universitario
Authors: Guerrero la Rosa Amalia , Quispe Palomino Jaime
Published: February 2022

El estudio tiene como propósito principal demostrar la relación del perfil del docente universitario y la impronta emocional, promovida por la neuroeducación; sabiendo que la universidad, es un espacio de acción del docente universitario, que atraviesa un tiempo de cambio y de transformación en el siglo del cerebro que necesita emocionarse para aprender.

Esta investigación es de tipo descriptiva con análisis e interpretación basada en la realidad actual. Según el objeto de estudio es una investigación pura. Se utilizó el método descriptivo correlacional y no experimental.

Se hizo un estudio de recopilación de información de libros, artículos y tesis de investigación que abordan el perfil del docente universitario, dentro del complejo sistema educativo, buscando el equilibrio de la calidad educativa y la impronta emocional que enfatiza la neuroeducación. Entre ellos, Francisco Mora, José Ramón Alonso, Jesús Guillén, David Bueno, Miguel D’Addario, Esther Giraldo, entre otros. También se tuvo en cuenta la Ley Universitaria peruana, el Proyecto Educativo Nacional al 2036 y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible al 2030 (objetivo 4).

Precisamente, basado en las normas educativas, universitarias, nacionales y mundiales se propone diecisiete características que conforman el perfil neuroeducativo del docente universitario.

Palabras claves: Impronta emocional, perfil educativo, docente universitario, neuroeducación, estudiantes.
Blockchain Use Cases in Financial Services
Authors: Dozier Priya
Published: February 2022

This qualitative study provided insights into the top 17 blockchain use cases identified by Financial Services leaders in 2018 and how much progress (or lack of progress) has been made in 2020. This research provided insights for Financial Services managers and practitioners to use to develop strategies and to prioritize/deprioritize specific blockchain use cases.
Improving Employee Engagement Through Leadership Style
Authors: Beatrice Scott
Published: February 2022

The research described in this paper affirmed the strong, positive, direct relationships between Psychological Capital and Engagement and Transformational Leadership and Engagement. Additionally, it showed that Transformational Leadership could positively moderate the Psychological Capital and Employee Engagement relationship.
Digital Identity: A Human-Centered Risk Awareness Study
Authors: Chebib Tom
Published: February 2022

Cybersecurity breaches have been at the forefront of most news outlets, recently. People’s Digital Identity has been at the epicenter of cybersecurity breaches. Defining the composition of digital identity is the first step at risk identification and the first step towards risk mitigation. Cybersecurity risk management tools are lacking in user-centricity. Organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology have to craft user-centric personal cybersecurity risk management frameworks.
An innovative approach to sales lead generation using machine learning
Authors: Edwards Denis
Published: February 2022

Using the eADR research method we address a problem of practice in the U.S. staffing industry which is the need for more innovative sales lead generation solutions. Working with a leading U.S staffing firm, we designed and implemented a solution that allows the partner firm to discover new leads.
Clarifying the Relationship of Design Thinking to the Military Decision-Making Process
Authors: S Fisher Thomas
Published: February 2022

The complexity of today’s operational environment where military organizations are conducting campaigns has grown exponentially. To address this expanding complexity, the Defense Department introduced ‘design’ into its problem-solving doctrine. This study seeks to understand the challenges with design by examining two areas: 1) the common challenges facing senior planners responsible for solving complex problems, and 2) the model or process that best enables design approaches to support military decision-making.
Innovation for People with Disabilities in Hospitality Industry: A Theoretical Approach
Authors: Theocharis Nikolaos , Leligou Helen Catherine , Tseles Dimitrios
Published: February 2022

Hotels are forms of businesses connected to the entire system of production and distribution of tourist products. Essentially, they provide hospitality goods and services to travelers, individuals with different profiles and interests, and thus play a very important role in the tourism sector. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to point out the theoretical approach of innovation in the context of its utilization in hotels for individuals with disabilities. We have reviewed the existing theoretical approaches to innovation and then analysed their applicability in the tourism sector. Based on the findings, we developed theoretical approaches, such as the coupling theory and the innovation diffusion theory, that can be applied to the target sectors and provide valuable insights to the relevant actors. Research shows that innovation, whether it concerns technological applications or processes, affects the enrichment of hotel services provided for people with disabilities and influences the technical-functional and organizational processes of hospitality. On this basis, innovation is a key factor of growth for any hotel, as it increases its competitiveness and sustainability through the utilization of the potential provided by the use of new innovative technological applications or processes for people with disabilities.JEL Classification: L83, O30. Doi: 10.28991/HIJ-2022-03-01-010 Full Text: PDF
Efeito da suplementação com selênio e com as vitaminas C e E sobre biomarcadores hematológicos em militares durante treinamento físico vigoroso e prolongado
Authors: Sena Marcio , Fortes Marcos , Mello Danielli , Lisboa Sérgio , Pereira Marcos
Published: February 2022

Neste estudo, investigamos o efeito da suplementação com selênio, vitaminas C e E sobre biomarcadores hematológicos em militares submetidos a exercício físico vigoroso e prolongado (EFVP). Participaram 24 homens (32,0 ± 7,2 anos), durante 37 dias (18 antes do treinamento e, 19 durante EFVP). Dois grupos foram separados aleatoriamente: Grupo Suplementado (GS) e Grupo Placebo (GP). O GS (n=13) ingeriu cápsulas contendo selênio quelado (0,06 mg), vitamina C (1000 mg) e vitamina E (500 mg) e, o GP: (n=11) ingeriu (1500 mg de amido). O sangue foi coletado antes do início do estudo (T0); ao final da primeira (T1) e terceira (T2) semana de EFVP. Os dados foram analisados pela ANOVA 3X2 (p<0,05). A hemoglobina reduziu em T1 e T2 no GS e GP versus T0. A hemoglobina corpuscular média reduziu em T1 e T2 no GS e no GP apenas em T2 versus T0. A concentração da hemoglobina corpuscular média reduziu no GS em T1 e T2 versus T0, porém no GP reduziu em T2 versus T0 e T1. As hemácias, hematócrito, volume corpuscular médio e RDW não apresentaram diferenças significativas. O EFVP induziu uma diminuição na hemoglobina dos militares e a suplementação não promoveu proteção contra este dano.
Health literacy Knowledge and understanding of registered nurses in tertiary care teaching hospital of eastern Nepal: two important dimensions for better health results
Authors: Subedi Shristi , Ghimire Anup , Uprety Samyog , Kumar Pokharel Paras
Published: February 2022

Background: Difference in health literacy skills among peoples is a cause of health inequality and has a profound effect on health care system. Correlation between health literacy and health outcome of patient subsequently demands identification of patient’s health literacy level by health professionals. Objective: The study aims to assess the health literacy knowledge and understanding of registered nurses working in tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional method was employed among 125 registered nurses. Health Literacy Knowledge and Experience Survey (HLKES-2) was used to gather knowledge related data. Descriptive statistical tools, t Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis H were used to analyze the data. A focus group discussion (N=10) was conducted to obtain nurses' understanding of health literacy. Results: Majority of nurses had not heard the term health literacy before. Finding suggest gap in health literacy knowledge among nurses. Knowledge scarcity was in almost all areas but noticeably in the area of evaluation of healthcare teaching. Half of the respondent scored less than 50% of the total score. Analysis demonstrated that Health literacy knowledge was independent of nurses' characteristics. Conclusion: limited knowledge of health literacy among nurses stresses for integration of health literacy education in nursing curriculum and continuing education.
Editorial
Authors: Viana-Gomes Diego , Vaz de Almeida Cristina
Published: February 2022

Editorial
Efeito do exercício físico no envelhecimento: diferenças nas aptidões físicas entre idosos ativos e sedentários
Authors: Medeiros Isabella , Pereira Lucas , Pinto Veronica , Viana-Gomes Diego
Published: February 2022

O envelhecimento é um processo natural e irreversível, que causa a redução da autonomia e capacidade funcional. A prática regular de atividades físicas promove manutenção das capacidades funcionais do idoso. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi comparar a capacidade funcional e aptidão física, entre idosos ativos e sedentários. Foram avaliados 80 idosos com a idade média entre 60 e 80 anos, e o método de avaliação foi o Teste de Aptidão Física para Idosos (TAFI), que mensura a capacidade funcional do indivíduo através de testes de aptidão funcional e parâmetros físicos que estão relacionados às funções diárias. Através de todos os dados coletados pôde-se perceber uma diferença significativa na força muscular de membros superiores e inferiores, resistência aeróbica, flexibilidade de membros superiores, agilidade e equilíbrio dinâmico dos idosos ativos quando comparados aos idosos sedentários. Concluiu-se, a partir destes dados, que o exercício físico regular melhora a capacidade física dos idosos.
Total Flavonoid Content in Hydro-ethanolic Extract of Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr Leaves from Three Regions with Different Altitude
Authors: Ni Putu Ermi Hikmawanti  , Hayati  , Yeni Andriyani
Published: February 2022

Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr (Phyllanthaceae), also known as katuk in Indonesia, is a plant that grows in tropical climates. The study aimed to determine the total flavonoid levels of hydroethanolic extract of katuk leaves from three regions with different altitudes. Dried katuk leaves were macerated using hydroethanolic (the mixture of ethanol:H2O (7:3, v/v)) as solvent extraction at room temperature. Determination of flavonoid levels was carried out by the colorimetry method using AlCl3 reagent. Quercetin was used as a reference. A UV-Visible spectrophotometer measured the absorbance at the maximum wavelength of 434.50 nm. The total flavonoids level of hydroethanolic extract of katuk leaves from a different region with low-altitude (Bogor), medium-altitude (Sleman), and high-altitude (Bandung) are 8.56±0.63 mgQE/g, 4.67±0.30 mgQE/g, and 9.72±0.24 mgQE/g, respectively. Thus, it can be concluded that there are differences in total flavonoid levels of hydroethanolic extract of katuk leaves from three regions with different altitudes.
Phytochemical analysis and Antibacterial Activity of Acetone Extract of Secang (Caesalpinia sappan L)
Authors: Juwitaningsih Tita , Sri Adelia Sari  , Iis Siti Jahro  , Neneng Windayani
Published: February 2022

In North Sumatra, the stem of the secang (Caesalpinia Sappan L) has been used in traditional medicine. This study aimed to conduct phytochemical analysis of the acetone extract of C. sappan and determine its antibacterial potency. Phytochemical test using 1H-NMR spectroscopy method andantibacterial activity were carried out on six pathogenic bacteria, including paper disc diffusion tests, determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) using the microdilution method, and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). Based on 1H-NMR spectroscopic data, the acetone stem extract of C. Sappan L contains flavonoids and terpenoids and has activity against all tested bacteria with an inhibition zone in the range of 6.20 ± 0.53 - 10.93 ± 2.55 mm, MIC 312 - 5000 µg / mL and MBC 625-> 5000 µg / mL. The acetone extract of C. sappan showed the best activity against S. aureus ATCC 25923 with a MIC of 312 µg / mL. C. sappan L is a potential source of new antibacterial compounds.
Editorial
Authors: Waras Nurcholis
Published: February 2022

Puji dan syukur kami panjatkan kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa atas rahmat dan hidayahNya, Jurnal Jamu Indonesia Volume 6 No 2 tahun 2021 dapat diterbitkan. Jurnal Jamu Indonesia merupakan media untuk diseminasi hasil penelitian yang berkaitan dengan jamu di Indonesia. Jamu telah dikenal lama penduduk Indonesia sebagai salah satu pengobatan. Berbagai tanaman di Indonesia sangat berpotensi sebagai jamu. Penelitian tanaman obat dari bagian daun, batang, dan rimpang tanaman telah banyak dilakukan dan terus berkembang.
Jurnal Jamu Indonesia pada Volume 6  No 2 Tahun 2021 terdiri atas 5 naskah. Artikel pertama memberikan informasi kajian penggunaan obat tradisional atau herbal di daerah Baturraden, Jawa Tengah. Kandungan flavonoid dievaluasi dari ekstrak etanol daun Sauropus androgynus yang ditanam dari lokasi yang berbeda ketinggian merupakan artikel ke-dua. Artikel ke-tiga merupakan kajian fitokimia dan aktivitas antibakteri dari ekstrak aseton tumbuhan secang. Krim tabir surya dari ekstrak temulawak yang dianalisis khasiat antioksidan merupakan artikel ke-empat. Sementara artikel ke-lima mengkaji ekstrak etanol daun binahong dan fraksinya sebagai antibakteri dan identifikasi fitokimianya.
Redaksi mengucapkan terima kasih kepada seluruh penulis atas partisipasinya dalam berbagi hasil penelitiannya melalui publikasi di Jurnal Jamu Indonesia. Redaksi juga mengucapkan terima kasih kepada seluruh reviewer atas partisipasinya dalam meningkatkan kualitas tulisan naskah jurnal di edisi ini. Semua hasil karya tersebut akan diarsipkan sebagai dokumentasi berharga demi terjaganya informasi yang dapat menjadi sumber pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan di masa depan. Kontribusi publikasi peneliti-peneliti dan pejuang Jamu Indonesia terus kami harapkan untuk dapat disampaikan di dalam Jurnal Jamu Indonesia ini. Peningkatan kontribusi jumlah dan kualitas tulisan yang telah dan akan dimasukkan akan dapat membantu pengembangan jurnal ini, dan pada saatnya diharapkan juga dapat menjadikan Jurnal Jamu Indonesia menjadi referensi baik secara nasional, maupun internasional.
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Social Warranty in Group Migrant Informal Sector Vendors
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia, Santoso Slamet , Ishomuddin Ishomuddin , Kartono Rinikso , Sulistyaningsih Tri
Published: February 2022

This study aims to understand the form of social action in the kinship of migrant informal sector vendors and understand the values that underlie the formation of social warranty. The research paradigm used in this study is the social definition paradigm, using a qualitative approach and an ethnographic type of research. The technique of determining the research subjects used purposive sampling and data collection techniques using interview and observation techniques. Data analysis techniques using interactive models and data validity checking techniques using data source triangulation. The results of the study conclude that: a) The social action of migrant angkringan vendors in deciding to open an angkringan business in Ponorogo City is an Instrumental Social Action (Zwerk Rational); b) The existence of the angkringan merchant group cannot be separated from the kinship values that underlie the relationship between them; c) Kinship relations, whether based on marriage or social kinship, have fostered values of mutual assistance or mutual assistance, mutual support for business, and tolerance between Vendors, which supports the continuity of the angkringan business in Ponorogo City; d) The values that have become customary in kinship groups of migrant angkringan vendors have formed social warranty, and e) Social warranty makes the business of the migrant angkringan vendor’s group stronger, able to face business competition, and able to meet the economic needs of their families
Forecasting Marine Heatwaves using Machine Learning
Authors: Prasad Ayush , Sharma Sanxchep , Agarwal Harshvardhan
Published: February 2022

Recently, severe warm-water episodes have occurred frequently against a background trend of global ocean warming. Sea Surface Temperature anomalies have an impact on the integrity of marine ecosystems which is an important part of the Earth’s climate system. The drastic effects of Marine Heatwaves on aquatic life have been on a steady incline in the recent years, damaging aquatic ecosystems resulting in enormous loss of marine life. The study of Marine Heatwaves has arisenas a fast-rising topic of inquiry. Operational forecasting and early warning systems that can predict such events can help in proactive planning and better mitigation strategies. In this study, the potential of machine learning models, namely Random Forest and N-BEATS, was evaluated to predict sea surface temperature on a seasonal scale using the NOAA OISST v2.1 dataset. The predicted sea surface temperature data was then used to forecast the occurrence of Marine Heatwaves up to a year in advance. The proposed models were tested across four historical Marine Heatwave events around the world. The results showed that the models were able to capture the onset, trend, and extent of the extreme events accurately.
The revolutionary impact of the Deep Time concept: Geology’s modernity and societal implications
Authors: Fildani Andrea
Published: February 2022

I propose throughout this short op-ed that Geology, as one of the most recently established core sciences, is the one most at risk of societal misinterpretation precisely because of its innovativeness. The discovery of ‘deep time’ and the revelation of temporal change were triggered by the advance of geological methodology, which pushed the boundary of the scientific establishment of the time (1). These discoveries had profound societal implications that are deeply embedded into the scientific progress of the last few centuries but we, at times even geologists ourselves, still struggle to fully embrace the historical aspect of geology, instead accepting it as a ‘derivative’ of the physical sciences (2). By the end of this op-ed I will reason that geology expands on the physical sciences and should be involved at all decision-making levels, and that geologic literacy should become a top priority in terms of public education and policy making.
Tsunami effects on the Coast of Mexico by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano eruption, Tonga
Authors: Ramirez Herrera Maria Teresa , Coca Oswaldo , Vargas-Espinosa Victor
Published: February 2022

The massive explosion by the January 14, 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in Tonga triggered a trans-oceanic tsunami generated by coupled ocean and atmospheric shock waves during the explosion. The tsunami reached first the coast of Tonga, and later many coasts around the world. The shock wave went around the globe, causing sea perturbations as far as the Caribbean and the Mediterranean seas. We present the effects of the January 14, 2022 Tonga tsunami on the Mexican Pacific Coast, Gulf of Mexico, and Mexican Caribbean coast, and discuss the underrated hazard caused by great volcanic explosions, and the role of early tsunami warning systems, in particular in Mexico. The shock wave took about 7.5 hours to reach the coast of Mexico, located about 9000 km away from the volcano, and the signal lasted several hours, about 133 hours (5.13 days). The first tsunami waves recorded on the Mexican Pacific coast arrived around 06:26 on January 15, at the Huatulco, Oaxaca tide gauge station. The maximum tsunami height exceeded 2 m at the Ensenada, Baja California, and Manzanillo, Colima, tide gauge stations. Most tsunami warning advisories, with two exceptions, reached communities via social media (Twitter and Facebook), but did not clearly state that people must stay away from the shore. We suggest that, although no casualties were reported in Mexico, tsunami warning advisories of far-field tsunamis and those triggered by volcanic eruptions should be improved and reach coastal communities timely, explaining the associated hazards on the coast.
Differences in Brain Activity for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Patients and Healthy Subjects: Findings from Resting-state fMRI
Authors: Jan Mohamed Shuhada , Mohd Amin Rebuan Husbani , Yusoff Ahmad Nazlim , Abd Hamid Aini Ismafairus
Published: February 2022

INTRODUCTION: Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a chronic disorder of the nervous system with focal seizures that may spread to other brain regions. Present knowledge regarding the spread of seizure is scarce. This study investigated activity in brain regions outside temporal lobe of TLE patient (TLEP) that may be affected by the spread. The findings were compared with healthy subject (HS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Resting-state functional MRI (rsfMRI) were performed on 14 TLEPs and 14 HSs. Spatial activation, laterality index (LI) and functional connectivity (FC) involving several brain regions were analysed. RESULT: Bilateral precuneus (PRE) and supramarginal gyrus (SMG) which were activated (puncorr.<0.001) outside the temporal lobe were chosen for analysis. In the left and right hemispheres, two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed a significant difference between PRE and SMG activation (p<0.001) but not between TLEP and HS (p>0.001). SMG was found to be moderately right-lateralised in both TLEP and HS with LI = -0.309 and -0.125, respectively. For PRE, HS showed moderate left lateralisation (LI = 0.121), while TLEP showed weak right lateralisation (LI= -0.002). FC results revealed that the activity in PRE and SMG changed over time for HS and TLEP but only in the left hemisphere. CONCLUSION: Although resting-state activations in the two selected brain areas outside the temporal lobe in both hemispheres were incomparable between TLEP and HS, evidences from LI and FC analyses suggested anomalies especially in the left hemisphere that could be due to the spread of seizure.
PRAGMATİZM VE YAPTIRIM KISKACINDA İRAN’IN ORTA ASYA POLİTİKASI
Authors: ŞEKER Şevket
Published: February 2022

Bu çalışma İran İslam Cumhuriyeti’nin Orta Asya bölgesine yönelik yaklaşımını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Devrimden sonra dine dayalı ve Şii merkezli bir eksende güncellenen İran siyasal yapısı, iç ve dış politikasını şekillendirmiştir. Yeni benimsenen ilkeler devrimden önce bölgede Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nin jandarması rolünü üstlenmiş olan Tahran’ı, ABD için üstesinden gelinmesi gereken bir düşman olarak ortaya çıkarmıştır. Dolayısıyla Tahran, kimi dönem şiddetlenen kimi dönemse gevşetilen çeşitli yaptırımlarla karşı karşıya kalmıştır. Yaptırımlar, İran’ın başta dış politika olmak üzere her türlü ekonomi politik yaklaşımının şekillenmesinde önemli rol oynamıştır. Bu doğrultuda maruz kaldığı uluslararası sıkışmışlığından kurtulabilmek için Orta Asya önemli çıkış kapılarından birisi olmuştur.Sovyetler Birliği dağıldıktan sonra oluşan Orta Asya jeopolitiği, İran’a çeşitli fırsatlar ve tehditler sunmuştur. Tehditlerin ve çatışmaların yoğunluğu ve çevrelenme tehdidi İran’ın bölgeye yönelik yaklaşımını tamamen etkilemiştir. Yeni jeopolitik değişimde İran Mezhepçi-Şii dış politika yaklaşımını pragmatist bir anlayışla değiştirmiştir. 1991 sonrasında Orta Asya’da oluşan yeni jeopolitik, Tahran’ı tedirginliğe sevk etmiştir. İran, kaygılarını gidermek için Rusya ile iş birliği yaparak bölgde statükocu bir yaklaşım benimsemiştir. Buna rağmen yine de özgün ve bağımsız politikalar benimseyerek kendisine fırsatlar yaratmaya çalışmıştır. Ancak çalışma neticesinde görülebileceği gibi yaptırımların neden olduğu mali, siyasi ve ekonomik sıkışıklığı bölgeyle ilişkilerinin gelişiminin önünde bir engel olarak çıkmıştır. Bu nedenle ilişkiler mevcut kapasitenin çok altında sürdürülmektedir. Çalışma, öncelikle İran İslam Cumhuriyeti’nin yaptırım geçmişine ve yaptırımın etkilerine değinmiş olup, sonrasında İran’ın bölgeyle ilişkilerinin tarihsel sürecini kısa bir şekilde özetleyerek, bölgeye yönelik genel tutumu ele alınmıştır. Son olarak Orta Asya cumhuriyetleri ile İran’ın ikili ilişkilerinden bahsedilmiştir. İran’ın Orta Asya yaklaşımını ele almayı amaçlayan çalışma neticesinde İran’ın gerek ikili ilişkilerinin gerekse bölgedeki etkinliğinin oldukça alt düzeyde ve sınırlı kaldığı görülmüştür.
Intraoperative overlay of optic radiation tractography during anteromesial temporal resection: a prospective validation study
Authors: Vakharia Vejay N. , Vos Sjoerd B. , Winston Gavin P. , Gutman Matthew J. , Wykes Victoria , McEvoy Andrew W. , Miserocchi Anna , Sparks Rachel , Ourselin Sebastien , Duncan John S.
Published: February 2022

OBJECTIVE

Anteromesial temporal lobe resection (ATLR) results in long-term seizure freedom in patients with drug-resistant focal mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE). There is significant anatomical variation in the anterior projection of the optic radiation (OR), known as Meyer’s loop, between individuals and between hemispheres in the same individual. Damage to the OR results in contralateral superior temporal quadrantanopia that may preclude driving in 33%–66% of patients who achieve seizure freedom. Tractography of the OR has been shown to prevent visual field deficit (VFD) when surgery is performed in an interventional MRI (iMRI) suite. Because access to iMRI is limited at most centers, the authors investigated whether use of a neuronavigation system with a microscope overlay in a conventional theater is sufficient to prevent significant VFD during ATLR.

METHODS

Twenty patients with drug-resistant MTLE who underwent ATLR (9 underwent right-side ATLR, and 9 were male) were recruited to participate in this single-center prospective cohort study. Tractography of the OR was performed with preoperative 3-T multishell diffusion data that were overlaid onto the surgical field by using a conventional neuronavigation system linked to a surgical microscope. Phantom testing confirmed overlay projection errors of < 1 mm. VFD was quantified preoperatively and 3 to 12 months postoperatively by using Humphrey and Esterman perimetry.

RESULTS

Perimetry results were available for all patients postoperatively, but for only 11/20 (55%) patients preoperatively. In 1/20 (5%) patients, a significant VFD occurred that would prevent driving in the UK on the basis of the results on Esterman perimetry. The VFD was identified early in the series, despite the surgical approach not transgressing OR tractography, and was subsequently found to be due to retraction injury. Tractography was also used from this point onward to inform retractor placement, and no further significant VFDs occurred.

CONCLUSIONS

Use of OR tractography with overlay outside of an iMRI suite, with application of an appropriate error margin, can be used during approach to the temporal horn of the lateral ventricle and carries a 5% risk of VFD that is significant enough to preclude driving postoperatively. OR tractography can also be used to inform retractor placement. These results warrant a larger prospective comparative study of the use of OR tractography–guided mesial temporal resection.
Basin-range uplift and canyon cutting in 3 million years, Kingston Canyon, Piute County, southwestern Utah
Authors: Rowley Peter , Biek Robert , Hacker David
Published: February 2022

The Sevier Plateau is a gently east-tilted, block-faulted range in the High Plateaus transition zone of southwestern Utah. Part of this range underwent basin-range deformation, including at least 6000 feet (1800 m) of uplift, in a 3-million-year time span. The north-south range, whose southern end is just north of Bryce Canyon National Park, was uplifted and tilted by the Sevier fault zone along the western side. Kingston Canyon is a deep, east-west antecedent canyon that cut through the range and maintained itself during uplift. The deformation took place between 8 and 5 Ma, constrained by isotopic dating of pre-uplift rhyolite flows (8 Ma), now exposed on the crest of the range, and a post-canyon-cutting rhyolite dome (5 Ma), now in the bottom of Kingston Canyon. This episode of uplift and canyon cutting represents the most closely constrained example known in the Great Basin and adjacent transition zone of main-phase uplift by basin-range faults.
An unconformity in the Pole Creek area (Sevier Plateau) west of Antimony, western Garfield County, Utah, and its bearing on the Sevier gravity slide
Authors: Rowley Peter , Biek Robert , Hacker David
Published: February 2022

Pole Canyon is cut into the western backslope of the Sevier Plateau of southwestern Utah, a gently-tilted, block-faulted range that extends north from Bryce Canyon National Park through the eastern part of the Marysvale volcanic field. The canyon exposes a spectacular angular unconformity that separates brecciated, intensely deformed, and steeply dipping Eocene to Oligocene sedimentary and volcanic rocks below, from gently east-dipping Miocene volcanic rocks above. Although identified in 1968 by the senior author, it took renewed geologic mapping in 2015 by all three authors to discover that the rocks below the unconformity were deformed by gravity sliding. We named it the Sevier gravity slide, one of the largest terrestrial landslides on Earth. The ages of the volcanic rocks above and below the unconformity constrain the age of sliding at between 25.8 and 23.1 Ma; later dating elsewhere put the slide movement at between 25.2 and 25.1 Ma.
Pre-service elementary teacher’s digital literacy with cognitive style and self-regulated learning
Authors: Nahdi Dede Salim , Cahyaningsih Ujiati , Jatisunda Mohamad Gilar , Suciawati Vici , Sofyan Davi
Published: February 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many educational institutions to implement online learning through distance learning. However, there are many obstacles that occur in its implementation, one of which is the low level of digital literacy as a mandatory ability in distance learning. This study aims to determine students' digital literacy skills based on factors within students, namely the ability of Cognitive Style and Self-Regulated Learning. This study uses a quantitative approach, with the type of expost facto research. The population in this study were all prospective elementary school teacher students at one of the universities in Majalengka Regency who carried out distance learning, with a sample of 33 respondents. Data were collected using a questionnaire in the form of a digital literacy ability questionnaire, cognitive style and self-regulated learning during distance learning. The results showed that students with cognitive style and self-regulated learning in the high category had better digital literacy skills than the medium and low categories. The conclusion obtained from this study is that Cognitive style and self-regulated learning affect digital literacy skills.
AGENTES QUÍMICOS UTILIZADOS NO CONDICIONAMENTO FISIOLÓGICO MINIMIZAM ESTRESSES EM SEMENTES DE MILHO NO ESTABELECIMENTO INICIAL?
Authors: Burin Caio Cesar , Binotti Flávio Ferreira da Silva , Silva Elijanara Raissa , Silva Fernando Lourenço Santana , Costa Edilson
Published: February 2022

As substâncias químicas utilizadas no condicionamento fisiológico pode ser uma das técnicas utilizadas para reduzir os estresses causados pelas adversidades que acometem as sementes de milhos durante a emergência e o estabelecimento da cultura. Objetivou-se avaliar diferentes substâncias utilizadas no condicionamento fisiológico de sementes de milho para a superação de estresses abióticos no momento da germinação e emergência. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 2 x 5, sendo constituído de dois lotes de sementes, e quatro agentes químicos utilizados no condicionamento fisiológico, mais a testemunha. As sementes foram submetidas a diferentes estresse abióticos: baixa temperatura, hipóxia, estresse salino e restrição hídrica. O condicionamento fisiológico de sementes através da imersão direta, no período de 18 horas e com ambas as substâncias se mostrou de modo geral, um método promissor para superar efeitos deletérios abióticos encontrados a campo no momento da germinação. A utilização de nitratos via condicionamento fisiológico é uma alternativa para promover efeitos benéficos perante a situações de estresse. O condicionamento fisiológico proporciona maior velocidade de emergência, independente da substância utilizada, sem interferir no desenvolvimento inicial de plântulas.
MOYOKETEN AGRO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Nindya Devi , Astutiningsih Sri Eka
Published: February 2022

Riset ini di latar belakangi oleh berkembangnya pariwisata yang semakin pesat. Dalam mengembangkan suatu pariwisata yang menjadi daya tarik harus dilaksanakan pengembangan yang baik. Satu di antara tempat wisata yang dimaksud ialah agrowisata belimbing. Perumusan masalah dan tujuan pada riset ini ialah kendala yang dihadapi oleh pengelola Agrowisata Belimbing Desa Moyoketen Kabupaten Tulungagung di masa pandemi Covid-19, dan strategi pengembangan yang dibuat pengelola di masa pandemi Covid-19 dalam perspektif islam. Riset ini mempergunakan pendekatan dengan kualitatif. Sedangkan data yang diambil ialah menggunakan metode observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Dengan menggunakan analisa SWOT. Hasil riset ini memperlihatkan bahwa kendala yang dialami wisata agro belimbing di Moyoketen ini memiliki kreativitas dan inovasi sumber daya manusia yang minim, mengalami penutrunan pada jumlah pengunjung dan pendapatan, perbaikan beberapa fasilitas untuk pengunjung yang belum dilakukan. Dengan melihat beberapa kendala tersebut, pengelola agro belimbing membuat strategi yang diantaranya melakukan pemasaran secara online, mengutamakan kualitas produk, mengubah belimbing menjadi sebuah produk seperti dodol, selai, dan keripik, serta melakukan kerjasama dengan pemerintah. Diantara strategi yang dilakukan pengelola agro belimbing tersebut sudah sesuai dengan etika islam, dan tidak menyimpang syariat islam yang berlaku.Dalam pengembangan agrowisata belimbing Moyoketen dari segi menata, merawat, menjaga, memanfaatkan, dan melestarikan kekayaan yang ada sudah sesuai dengan prinsip nilai-nilai dan etika islam.
THE ROLE OF CAPITAL ADEQUACY RATIO (CAR) IN CONTROLLING LIQUIDITY RISK AND CREDIT RISK, SO ABOUT PROFITABILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Authors: Probowati Lina , Nabhan Faqih
Published: February 2022

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of capital adequacy ratio (CAR) on profitability. This research was conducted on a sample of 10 Islamic Commercial Banks registered with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in the 2010-2020 period. This study uses path analysis with SPSS 26 application. The results of this study indicate that CAR is not able to directly increase profitability, but CAR has a negative effect on liquidity risk and credit risk. This study also found that credit risk has a negative effect on Profitability, but Liquidity Risk has no effect on Profitability.Keywords: Capital Adequacy Ratio, Liquidity Risk, Profitability
Generation Z: Financial Literacy, Sharia Financial Literacy, Attitude, and Behavior
Authors: Putri Heni Rahmani , Bailusy Muhsin N. , Hadady Hartaty
Published: February 2022

This study aims to investigate the influence of financial literacy and Sharia financial literacy on financial attitude and behavior. The population in the study were students of Khairun University and IAIN Ternate. A total of 188 respondents were involved and purposively selected as the samples. The study used validity and reliability tests as part of the instrument test. For hypothesis testing, a simple regression analysis was used. The results showed that all hypotheses were supported. The final part of the study discusses findings, conclusions, and suggestions for future research.
Analysis of the Supply Chain of Local Beef Cattle Commodity and Beef in North Sulawesi
Authors: Endoh Eusebius K.M. , Pandey Jeane , Sajow Adrie Abram
Published: February 2022

The high price of local beef at the retail and end consumer levels is due to many members in the supply chain. As a result, the selling price is low at the producer level. The research aims to identify the state of production factors, analyze the product, financial information flows of the supply chain and the margin value of various distribution channels, and formulate a development strategy. The survey research with the case study model was conducted on 256 respondents with a qualitative descriptive analysis, network, supply chain distribution margins, and the formulation of strategies. The analysis results show that in North Sulawesi there are five distribution channels with varying margin values between 32.71-39.20 percent. This confirms that the supply routes for local beef and beef cattle commodities in North Sulawesi depress farmers' income and burden consumers. The development strategy is with an industrial approach from upstream to downstream.
Factors Influencing the Customer Dining Experience and Retention at Marrybrown in Malaysia
Authors: Oh Zi Jian , Utama Anak Agung Gde Satia , Ong Wen Huey , Kee Daisy Mui Hung , Mane Gandhar , Ganatra Varsha , Oh Jinzun , Ong Li Zhen , Munisvarar Prabawathy A/P Arulanantha
Published: February 2022

Marrybrown is a Malaysian brand that develops steadily in Halal fast-food chains, which deliver great value products and exceptional quality service. Marrybrown has utilized its competitive advantages and successfully sustained itself among the competitors in the same market. This study investigates the factors influencing the customer dining experience and retention at Marrybrown in Malaysia. The research method is an online survey and analyzed using V-ONE. The findings indicated that food quality, location preference, menu innovation, restaurant environment, and service quality are important variables that affect the customer dining experience and customer retention at Marrybrown located in Malaysia. The findings provide suggestions for future research and improvement of the services provided by Marrybrown located in Malaysia.
Service Quality Dimension and Customers' Satisfaction: An Empirical Study of Tesco Hypermarket in Malaysia
Authors: Singh Padmalini , PV Ranjith , Fathihah Nuramalin , Kee Daisy Mui Hung , Nuralina Nuralina , Nurdiyanah Nurdiyanah , Nursyahirah Nursyahirah
Published: February 2022

With the rapid growth of the hypermarket industry in Malaysia, it is hard to investigate customers' preferences towards a particular hypermarket. Increasing competition is shrinking the customer base further. Tesco Hypermarket has been one of the leading hypermarkets in Malaysia for years. This study investigates the customers' satisfaction towards the service quality dimension of the Tesco Hypermarket in Malaysia. In this study, the service quality of tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy are employed. The process of evaluating service quality was performed quantitatively, with a total of 300 customers participating in our questionnaire. A SERVQUAL questionnaire has been structured to measure the impact of service quality dimensions on customer satisfaction. The study’s findings suggest that all the gap scores are negative, explaining that the expectation of customer satisfaction regarding the hypermarket is higher than their perception.
Development of MSME Economic Empowerment Materials in the New Normal in Matuari District, Bitung
Authors: Lombogia Winda , Lumapow Lihart , Kewo Cecilia , Wantah Edwin , Wuisang Jerry
Published: February 2022

The purpose of this study is to identify the problems faced by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the new normal and arrange materials for their economic empowerment in the Matuari District, Bitung City. After conducting a content development, the MSME economic empowerment material product was successfully compiled with the Four D development process, with the stages of problem identification and analysis of development needs, prototype design and material, product testing, and product revision. The material developed is the economic empowerment of MSMEs with an outline of characteristics and principles of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial creativity and innovation, how to get business capital, family financial management, and online marketing. The trial of this MSME economic empowerment material is highly effective.
Study of Cikadu Edutourism Value Chain as A Buffer Zone of Tanjung Lesung
Authors: Rahmiati Filda , Yustina Andi Ina
Published: February 2022

This paper profoundly examines the tourism value chain for a strategic advantage. A descriptive method was conducted by surveys and in-depth interviews with stakeholders in Cikadu Edutourism, including businesses, SMEs, community people, academicians, and the media. The value chain components of edutourism value chain's development strategy were evaluated to construct a comprehensive chain. Our findings indicate that the proposed programs could give Cikadu Edutourism a competitive edge by enhancing the quality of life, increasing revenue as a product sold to visitors, and a range of other benefits.