bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
“E o mundo vai ver uma flor brotar do impossível chão”
Authors: Rodrigues Sílvia de Fátima Pilegi , Conceição Marcilene Muniz Monteiro
Published: May 2022

Este texto propõe uma reflexão sobre o impacto da pandemia desencadeada pelo coronavírus na aprendizagem de estudantes, principalmente da rede pública de ensino. Toma-se como ponto de partida a análise de dados coletados a partir do trabalho realizado com alunos atendidos no Projeto Acreditar, desenvolvido em uma escola da rede municipal de Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, antes de 2020. Com a suspensão das aulas presenciais, os estudantes foram abruptamente afastados das escolas e passaram a depender da infraestrutura disponível em seus lares. É fato que, quanto mais pobre a família, mais precária tem sido a participação do aluno no ensino remoto emergencial. Some-se a isso o fato de que muitos pais e/ou responsáveis não têm escolaridade nem preparo suficientes para ajudar os estudantes na realização das atividades enviadas. Assim, busca-se analisar impactos da pandemia e ponderar sobre alternativas que oportunizem a aprendizagem de alunos em situação de vulnerabilidade.
A formação do pedagogo e a práxis pedagógica inclusiva em espaços escolares e não escolares
Authors: Calegari-Falco Aparecida Meire , Alencar Gizeli Aparecida Ribeiro de , Moreira Jani Alves da Silva
Published: May 2022

O presente artigo tem por objetivo analisar a formação do pedagogo na perspectiva da práxis pedagógica inclusiva a partir da compreensão das determinações oriundas do contexto de restruturação produtiva do capital. Trata-se dos resultados de uma pesquisa exploratória e documental que examinou à luz do materialismo histórico-dialético as mudanças ocorridas na formação do pedagogo, a partir dos pressupostos históricos e políticos que impulsionam a expansão do conceito de educação inclusiva. As análises permeiam o exame crítico e documental a partir de uma compreensão apurada sobre a formação do pedagogo, mediante as prerrogativas da sociedade do século XXI e do conceito de educação na perspectiva inclusiva, em espaços escolares e não escolares.
Educação, formação humana e práxis na educação escolar:
Authors: Barros Marta Silene Ferreira , Leite Sandra Regina Mantovani
Published: May 2022

A Formação e a Práxis do professor a partir da Dialética Materialista, da Teoria Histórico Cultural e da Pedagogia Histórico Crítica é o título deste dossiê que propõe analisar temáticas contemporâneas que tratam do olhar crítico para a sociedade, educação e formação humana, a fim de retomar as contribuições acerca do pensamento dialético. Pretende dialogar acerca dos processos formativos que envolvem a escola como instituição social responsável pela socialização dos conhecimentos produzidos pela humanidade, visando uma educação de qualidade que possa reverberar no desenvolvimento do pensamento crítico dos sujeitos envolvidos no processo sobre a realidade objetiva. Os textos têm como base a Pedagogia Histórico-crítica e a Teoria Histórico-Cultural, e marcam sua posição ao apontar que o enriquecimento do existir humano em sua omnilateralidade é um processo de apropriação ativa e consciente, pelo indivíduo, dos recursos culturais presentes no ambiente e o valor da interação educando e educando, educando e professor.
ITGA9: Potential Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Different Tumors
Authors: Wu Yinxin , Chen Jinlan , Tan Fangshun , Wang Bei , Xu Wen , Yuan Chengfu
Published: May 2022

Integrins are a class of cell surface adhesion molecules composed of α subunit (ITGA) and β subunit (ITGB). They belong to heterodimer transmembrane glycoproteins. Their main function in organisms is as the receptor of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) and extracellular matrix (ECM). According to the current research integration analysis, integrin α9 (ITGA9) is one of the integrin subunits, and there are few studies on ITGA9 among integrins. ITGA9 can improve cell migration and regulate various cellular biological functions, such as tumor cell proliferation, adhesion, invasion, and angiogenesis. However, its abnormal expression mechanism in cancer and its specific role in tumor growth and metastasis are still unknown to a great extent. This review reveals the role of ITGA9 in the complex pathogenesis of many tumors and cancers, providing a new direction for the treatment of tumors and cancers. Relevant studies were retrieved and collected through the PubMed system. After determining ITGA9 as the research object, we found a close relationship between ITGA9 and tumorigenesis by analyzing the research articles on ITGA9 in the PubMed system in the last 15 years and further determined the references mainly based on the influencing factors of the articles. Thus, the role of ITGA9 in tumor and cancer genesis, proliferation, and metastasis was reviewed and analyzed. ITGA9 is an integrin subunit, which has been proved to be abnormally expressed in many tumors. After sorting and analyzing the research data, it was found that the abnormal expression of ITGA9 in a variety of tumors, including glioblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, melanoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, multiple myeloma, non-small cell lung cancer, and prostate cancer, was closely related to the proliferation, metastasis, adhesion, and angiogenesis of tumor cells. These results suggest that ITGA9 plays an important role in the occurrence and development of tumors. The integrin subunit ITGA9 may serve as a biomarker for the diagnosis of tumors and a potential therapeutic target for anti-tumor therapies.
Design, Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole PD176252
Analogues as Potential GRPR Inhibitors
Authors: Zhu Yuting , Wang Huai , Yu Mingjun , Li Chao , Meng Xiaoming , He Meng , Yao Risheng
Published: May 2022

Background:

GRPR is over-expressed in cancer cells and is a potential drug target for the treatment of
cancer. PD176252, as the most representative non-peptide inhibitor of GRPR, can inhibit the growth of cancer cells,
but its low selectivity to cancer cells and normal cells limits its further application.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to design and synthesize novel GRPR inhibitor with stronger anti-cancer activity
and higher affinity with GRPR than the lead compound PD176252.

Methods:

A series of 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole derivatives as PD176252 analogues (4a-4j, 6a-6q) were synthesized and their
cytotoxic activity was investigated on four cancer lines with high expression of GRPR (gastric (HGC-27), colon (HCT-
116), prostate (PC-3), and lung (A549)) and one human cell line (gastric mucosal epithelial (GES-1)) by MTT assay.
Flow cytometry analysis and Western Blot were used to determine whether the compound induced programmed apoptosis
of cancer cells. Competitive binding experiment was used to verify the affinity between GRPR and the optimal
compound.

Results:

Compound 6m exhibited significant growth inhibition on all tested cancer cell lines, especially gastric cancer
cells (HGC-27 cellular IC50 0.37 ± 0.04μM). Also, the selectivity of 6m to HGC-27 was much higher than that of
PD176252. Flow cytometric analysis and Western Blot proved that 6m significantly promoted the apoptosis of HGC-
27 cells. Moreover, competitive binding experiment confirmed the close binding of 6m with GRPR, which indicated
6m with a higher affinity than lead compound PD176252.

Conclusion:

Our results suggested that 6m, as a novel GRPR inhibitor, had a higher affinity with GRPR and potential
anti-cancer effect than PD176252, which can be used as a template for further optimization.
Evaluation of In-Vitro Antioxidant Potential and Antimicrobial Activity of
Nephrolepis biserrata (sw.) Schott. Leaf Extracts
Authors: Singh Sonia
Published: May 2022

Objective:

This study aims to determine the in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial
properties of Nephrolepis biserrata (Sw.) Schott leaf extracts against different microbial strains,
including 4 gram-positive bacteria, 4 gram-negative bacteria, 3 yeast, and 4 mould.

Methods:

The agar well diffusion method examined the antimicrobial activity of Nephrolepis
biserrata leaf extracts against test micro-organisms. Additionally, TPC (total phenolic content),
TFC (total flavonoid content), and 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical assay of
extracts were determined.

Results:

Preliminary phytochemical screening of all three extracts revealed the presence of tannins,
terpenoids, alkaloids, saponin glycosides, and flavonoids. Results obtained were compared with the
antibiotics Amphotericin B, Fluconazole, and Gentamicin used as standards. The mean zones of
inhibition of methanol extract varied from 7 to 25 mm. However, with petroleum ether extract, the
range varied from 9 to 12 mm and with acetone extract, the range was from 8 to 13 mm at two
different concentrations of 250 and 500μg/disc. All extracts possessed significant antimicrobial
activity against bacterial strains including Bacillus cereus, B. subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, S.
epidermis, Pseudomonas aeuginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus Vulgaris, and Klebsiella pneumonia
compared to fungal microbes such as Cryptococcus luteolus, Candida albicans, C. tropicalis,
Aspergillus candidus, A. niger, and Mucor hiemalis wehmer, respectively. However, amongst all
the three extracts, methanol leaf extract showed maximum antimicrobial activity.

Conclusion:

From the present study, it has been summarized that the antimicrobial activity of
plants might be due to the presence of flavonoids and tannin components. In conclusion, still
advanced research is required to isolate the active principles from plant extracts, showing
antimicrobial activity that may lead to the development of a phytomedicine.
Antibacterial Activity of Pulicaria odora Leaf Phenolics Collected in
Algeria
Authors: Touati Naima , Saidani Karima , Hassaini Yasmina , Kasri Amel , Bedjou Fatiha
Published: May 2022

Background:

Pulicaria is a genus of the Asteraceae family, tribe Inuleae, containing 100
species with a distribution from Europe to North Africa to Asia.

Objective:

In this work, the study is focused on the difference in phytochemical and antibacterial activity of Pulicaria odora harvested in two regions of northern Algeria.

Methods:

Two maceration extraction methods were used; a stir plate at room temperature and bath
shaker at 37 °C. Total phenolics and flavonoids were carried out using Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium
chloride methods, respectively. Antibacterial activity was evaluated by agar diffusion method on four
bacterial strains Listeria innocua, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Results:

The results found showed that the highest total polyphenol content was 271,8 ± 22, 52 mg
gallic acid equivalent/g dry matter (mg GAE/g of DM); the best flavonoid content is 51,53 ± 4,42 mg
quercetin equivalent / g of dry matter (mg QE/g of DM) harvested in Bejaia. The best levels of total
polyphenols and flavonoids from the plant harvested in the region of Tizi-Ouzou are 218,23 ± 12.33
mg GAE / g of DM, 54,15 ± 5,98 mg QE/ g DM respectively. The two phenolic extracts obtained by
the two solvents at a concentration of 70% are more active against S. aureus (17.66 mm for the sample of Bejaia at the concentration of 1mg /20µL), while a moderate sensitivity is recorded against other strains for the two samples.

Conclusion:

Pulicaria odora leaf extract is strong against bacterial infection and can be used as medicinal remedy and in food industry
Computational Study of Treated and Untreated Corn Husk Powder and
Polycaprolactone for Microwave Shielding Using Finite Element Method
Authors: Yakubu Abubakar , Abdullahi Sirajo , Sahabi Suleiman , Sani Garba Danjuma
Published: May 2022

Introduction:

Microwave devices and communication devices produce electric fields,
which may be dangerous to nearby applications. These fields can be shielded using conductive
shells that are closed on all sides. These close conductive shells are often designed using thin metal
foils. However, for many applications, these enclosures can add significantly high cost and weight
to a product, and a minute gap in the enclosure can completely damage the benefits of the enclosure.
Moreso, the metal foil is not flexible to complex geometry. The solution to the gap identified is to
use a light, flexible and durable material that can shield unwanted electromagnetic (EM) waves. For
this work, treated and untreated corn husk powder (CHP) was produced from agricultural waste residues
by grinding into powder form, while polycaprolactone (PCL) was commercially obtained.

Methods:

The composites of the materials were synthesized using the melt blending technique. The
dielectric property of the produced materials was investigated using the open-ended coaxial probe
technique. Moreover, the dielectric constant values were used in the composites' computational
study using the finite element method.

Results:

Results indicate that the treated dielectric property was greater than the untreated composites.
The alkali treatment affected the value of the dielectric constant, shielding effectiveness, and
transmission coefficients of the composites. The highest dielectric property obtained was 3.42 for
the 30 % filler with a loss factor of 0.47. The filler played a significant role in the values of shielding
effectiveness (SE) obtained, where the highest filler was able to shield radiation by up to -4.21
dB at the frequency range measured.

Conclusion:

The electric field intensity observed that the highest filler had a minimum transmitted
intensity of 2185.87 v/m. The high loss factor of 0.47 obtained for the 30% filler content can produce
waveguide terminators and other microwave components from this composite.
BELİREN VE ORTA YETİŞKİNLİK DÖNEMİNDEKİ BİREYLERİN AHLAKİ DAVRANIŞ İLE İLGİLİ GÖRÜŞLERİ
Authors: Karataş Zeynep , Uzun Kıvanç
Published: May 2022

Bu araştırmanın temel amacı, beliren ve orta yetişkinlik döneminde bulunan bireylerin ahlaki davranışlara ilişkin algılarının belirlenmesi ve bu iki grubun görüşleri arasındaki benzerliklerin ve farklılıkların ortaya konulmasıdır. Araştırmada, nitel araştırma desenlerinden olgubilim yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışma 2019-2020 yılları arasında Türkiye’de yaşayan 40 katılımcı ile yürütülmüştür. Bu araştırmanın katılımcıları, amaçlı örnekleme yöntemleri içerisinde yer alan tabakalı amaçsal örnekleme yöntemine göre seçilmiştir. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından hazırlanan kişisel bilgi formu ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla online olarak yapılan görüşmeler yoluyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre beliren ve orta yetişkinlik döneminde bulunan bireylerin; ahlak ve ahlaki davranış algılarının büyük oranda benzer olduğu anlaşılmıştır. Ancak az da olsa bu iki grubun ahlaki davranışlara ilişkin bakış açılarının birbirlerinden ayrıldığı noktalar göze çarpmaktadır. Katılımcılar en yoğun görüş ayrılığını ahlaki olmayan davranış sonrası yaşanan zihinsel süreçlerde göstermiştir. Katılımcıların görüşlerindeki benzerlikler ve farklılıklar içinde bulundukları gelişim dönemleriyle ilişkili bulunmuştur. Araştırmadan elde edilen bu bulgular, alanyazın ışığında tartışılmış ve sonuçlarla ilgili öneriler geliştirilmiştir.
KATILIMCI ÖĞRETİM, ÖZ-YETERLİK VE AKADEMİK BAŞARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİLER
Authors: Dadandı İbrahim
Published: May 2022

Öğrencilerin akademik başarılarını etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi ve ayrıştırılması eğitim araştırmalarının üzerinde en fazla durulan konuları arasında yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada öğrencilerin katılımcı öğretim uygulamalarına ilişkin görüşleri, öz-yeterlik inançları ve akademik başarıları arasındaki ilişkileri açıklamaya dönük olarak geliştirilen modelin TIMSS 2015 Türkiye uygulamasından elde edilen verilerle sınanması amaçlanmaktadır. Çalışma TIMSS 2015 Türkiye uygulamasına katılan, 2704’ü (%48.8), 2833’ü (%51.2) erkek olmak üzere toplam 5537 8. sınıf öğrencisinden elde edilen verilerle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler, Yapısal Eşitlik Modeli (YEM) kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. YEM analizinden elde edilen bulgular öğrencilerin akademik başarılarını öz-yeterlik inançlarının direkt, katılımcı öğretim yöntemlerine ilişkin algılarının ise öz-yeterlik inançları üzerinden dolaylı olarak açıkladığını göstermektedir. Araştırmanın sonuçları doğrultusunda öğrencilerin sınıf içinde öğrencilerin derslere aktif katılımını sağlamaya dönük uygulamaların öz-yeterlik inançlarına ve akademik performanslarına olumlu etkileri olacağı değerlendirilmektedir.
Literature Review: Hubungan Terapi Bermain dengan Daya Konsentrasi pada Anak Gangguan Pemusatan Perhatian dan Hiperaktivitas (GPPH)
Authors:   Brawijaya University, Ningrum Rati Mei , Wibowo Satrio ,   Departemen Ilmu Kesehatan Anak, FKUB, Majri Asmika ,   Departemen Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat dan Kedokteran Pencegahan,FKUB, Ulfah Mega ,   PS Profesi Bidan FKUB
Published: May 2022

Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder condition that usually begins in childhood and could persist until adult. This condition has three main symptoms including inattention (lack of attention or reduced attention span), hyperactivity, and highly impulsive behavior. The causes of ADHD are still unclear. ADHD children often has some problems in their social environment, so often shunned by their peers.Â Objective: This research aims to analyze the correlation between play therapy to the ability to concentrate on children with ADHD.Â Methods: The chosen research methodology is the literature review. All the data has matched the inclusion criteria and collected from online platforms such asÂ ScienceDirect, Proquest, PubMed, Researchgate, Google Scholar Impact Factor, and Portal Garuda Dikti which was published in 2010-2020.Â To analyze the research, researchers use the PICO-T method (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time). Results: From ten journals, three of them showed that play therapy could increase the ability to concentrate on children with ADHD. The rest showed that play therapy could decrease ADHD symptoms and disruptive behavior in ADHD children.Â In several journals, it is stated that the positive effects of play therapy can last for a certain period. Conclusion: Play therapy can increase concentration ability, reduce symptoms (increased attention, decreased impulsiveness and hyperactivity behavior), and reduce deviant or disruptive behavior in ADHD children
LITERATURE REVIEW: PENGARUH PEMBERIAN BIT (Beta vulgaris L.) TERHADAP KADAR HEMOGLOBIN
Authors:   Brawijaya University, Ainiyati Savira Oktavia , nurdiana nurdiana ,   Departemen Farmakologi, FKUB, Hastuti Nur Aini Retno ,   PS Sarjana Kebidanan FKUB
Published: May 2022

Background: Anemia is a condition in which the hemoglobin level in blood is lower than normal. The major cause of high incidence of anemia in women is caused by blood loss especially during menstruation and lack of adequate nutritional intake for the hemoglobin formation, Â so lot of women experiences anemia. One of the non-pharmacological alternatives to treat anemia is by consuming beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) from the Chenopodiaceae family. A total of 100 grams of beet contains 0.8 mg of iron, 128.7 mg of betalain, 4.9 mg of vitamin C, and 109 Âµg of folic acid which is important for hematopoiesis. Objective: The aim of this literature review is to determine the effect of beet (Beta vulgaris L.) administration on hemoglobin levels. Method: All the data were obtained online which is available in full text and open access format around 2011-2020 from 6 databases (Google Scholar, ProQUEST, PuBMED, Springer, Science Direct and ResearchGate). This literature review were synthesized using a narrative method in tabular form using PICOT method (population, intervention, comparation, outcome, and time). Result: A total of 10 articles that passed the inclusion and exclusion criteria according to the topic and also have passed the quality assessment. The study design was an experimental study and the intervention method was divided into two types, by juice and extract. Conclusion: Based on the results of the assessment from literature study sources, it can be seen that the intervention of beetroot in a certain dose and time period has a significant effect on increasing the hemoglobin levels to prevent and treat anemia.Â Keyword : beetroot, haemoglobin, anemia, hematopoiesis.
Literature Review : Determinasi Kepribadian Berbasis Five Factor Model (FFM) Sebagai Indikator Depresi Postpartum pada Ibu Postpartum
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Puspitandari Synthia Paramitha , Wardani Diadjeng Setya ,   Universitas Brawijaya, Fransiska Ratna Diana ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: May 2022

Personality reflects individual variants in emotional reactivity (internal) and environmental stimuli (external). Personality can serve as a means of reinforcement to explain patterns of comorbidity and provide a more etiologically relevant classification system. Understanding the relationship between personality and state of mind, especially postpartum depression, can help midwives in improving the quality of health services provided to mothers. Objective: To identify personalities that are associated with postpartum depression. Method: Literature Review. In this study, secondary data from 10 reputable journals within the year range of 2010-2020 were synthesized using PICO- T. The major discussion focused on the relationship of the five personalities in the Five- Factor Model to postpartum depression. In addition, research techniques and instrumentation effectiveness are briefly discussed as a compliment. Result: Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Conscientiousness respectively have a significant relationship with postpartum depression. Conclusion: In the Five-Factor Model, Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Conscientiousness can be used as main indicators of postpartum depression. However, it is important to note that we should not to be too hasty concluding the remaining 2 personalities, agreeableness and openness to experience, because the current research on personality is still under development.
Literature Review: The Relationship Between Exclusive Breastfeeding and Weight Changes in Breastfeeding Mothers
Authors:   Brawijaya University, Aprillianna Annisa Rizky , Putri Rismaina ,   PS Sarjana Kebidanan FKUB, Ulfah Mega ,   PS Profesi Bidan FKUB
Published: May 2022

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is beneficial for mothers such as influencing the return of weight after childbirth, affecting the duration of postpartum amenorrhea, reducing the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, minimizing osteoporosis, and reducing the risk of depression in the mother, but many mothers do not do that. Some studies say exclusive breastfeeding for longer can trigger an increase in milk production, to produce breast milk the mother needs to spend more calories and can reduce weight after giving birth. The majority of studies show little or no relationship between breastfeeding and changes in body weight or body composition, but some studies show a positive relationship between the two. Objective: To examine the literature on the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and changes in body weight in breastfeeding mothers. Methods: This type of research is a Literature Review. Review 10 journals published in the period 2011-2021 with a discussion of the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and changes in maternal weight. Results: Seven journals showed an association between exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and weight changes in breastfeeding mothers. However, three other journals explained that exclusive breastfeeding was not associated with weight changes in breastfeeding mothers. Conclusion: Exclusive breastfeeding and weight changes in breastfeeding mothers are interrelated.
How Does Public Service Motivation Explain Knowledge Sharing Behavior among Indonesian Civil Servants?
Authors: Fauzan Danang , Triono Rachmadi , Dalimunthe Zuliani
Published: May 2022

The Indonesian government conducted bureaucratic reforms to create excellent and clean governance. The reforms need government institutions to utilize the wealth of knowledge they have. However, knowledge is still scattered among institutions employees and not well documented. Thus, it is critical to apply knowledge management, especially to share the knowledge. This study aims to determine the antecedents that influence knowledge-sharing behavior among Indonesian civil servants (Aparatur Sipil Negara, ASN), especially in the finance ministry, which is the scope of this research. This research analyzes the effect of job autonomy on knowledge-sharing behavior. This study also examines the mediating role of public service motivation and intrinsic motivation. We spread the questionnaire across seven echelons III working units in the headquarters of the finance ministry. The researchers limited respondents to work periods of more than one year and collected 252 valid responses. The researchers captured respondents' perceptions of the overall research variables and processed the data using structural equation modeling with AMOS software. The results showed that job autonomy positively affects public service motivation and intrinsic motivation. However, there is not enough evidence to conclude that there is significant knowledge-sharing behavior between ASN evaluated here unless there is a need to provide public service. This finding indicates that Indonesian ASN would not share their knowledge voluntarily. We also found no difference in the behavior between millennial ASN and their senior counterparts. We suggest that the administration design a working procedure with enough autonomy to push the ASN to share their knowledge.
Early mortality in patients with kidney failure starting chronic dialysis in Zambia: a retrospective cohort analysis
Authors: Banda Justor , Bulaya Tela , Mweemba Aggrey , Mweene Morgan , Suwilanji Nambaya , Natasha Chenga , Siziya Seter
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Dialysis is the primary kidney replacement therapy for patients with kidney failure in sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed the rates and predictors of early mortality in Zambian patients starting chronic dialysis. Methods: This retrospective study included all patients who started chronic haemodialysis (HD) or peritonealdialysis (PD) between 1 January 2017 and 31 August 2020 at the three largest public dialysis centres in Zambia. Data on clinical, laboratory and dialysis characteristics were extracted from medical records. The primary outcome of interest was the mortality rate at 90 days. Results: A total of 154 patients were included in the study; 43.5% were female and 32% were 50 years or older.The main causes of kidney failure were hypertension (59%), glomerulonephritis (10%), HIV/AIDS (10%) andunknown (8%). The mortality rate at 90 days was 12.3%. Of these, 42% were cardiovascular-related mortalities and 32% died of infection related to central venous catheters. The lymphocyte percentage of total white blood cells was lower in patients who died compared to survivors (12.7 vs 20.8%) and was an independent predictor of early mortality (OR 0.914, 95% CI 0.850–0.983; P = 0.015). Conclusions: Early mortality was high in Zambian patients starting dialysis, and a low lymphocyte percentage was a predictor of mortality. Keywords: kidney replacement therapy, dialysis, Zambia, mortality
De Scenario Test-Kids
Authors: Steenmeijer Thamar , Plum Lea , Van der Meulen Ineke
Published: May 2022

Er is op dit moment geen enkele test voor kinderen met verworven afasie waarmee kan worden onderzocht in hoeverre het kind, ondanks de afasie, in staat is om gebruik te maken van verbale en non-verbale communicatie in alledaagse situaties. Een dergelijketest bestaat wel voor volwassenen met (ernstige) afasie: De Scenario Test (Van der Meulen e.a., 2008). Van deze test is door Duitse onderzoekers (Plum e.a., 2015) een aanpassing voor kinderen met (ernstige) verworven afasie gemaakt: de Szenario-Kids. Metbehulp van deze test kan een beeld worden gevormd van de communicatiekanalen die een kind met verworven afasie kan inzetten in de dagelijkse communicatie. In het huidige onderzoek is een Nederlandse vertaling gemaakt van de Szenario-Kids, de Scenario Test-Kids (STK), waarna onderzocht is hoe Nederlandse kinderen zonder taal- en communicatieproblemen (N=47, leeftijd 6-12 jaar) verschillende communicatiekanalen bij deze test kunnen inzetten. In dit normeringsonderzoek werden kinderen verdeeld in drie leeftijdsgroepen: 6-7 jaar, 8-9 jaar en 10-12 jaar. De resultaten laten zien dat de Nederlandse versie van de STK goed bruikbaar is voor kinderen van 6-12 jaar. Daarnaast is gebleken dat de oudere kinderen significant hoger scoren in het gebruik van andere communicatiekanalen dan spreken dan de kinderen van 6-7 jaar. Er is meer onderzoek nodig om te verklaren waarom jonge kinderen meer moeite hebben dan oudere kinderen met het overbrengen van een concept door middel van een gebaar of tekening.Concluderend kan worden gesteld dat de STK een goed bruikbare test voor kinderen van 6-12 jaar is om de alledaagse communicatie te meten. Echter, er is nog veel onderzoek nodig om de test op de markt te kunnen brengen. Een gedegen normeringsonderzoeken onderzoek naar de psychometrische eigenschappen van de test moeten eerst gedaan worden. Hierbij moeten ook oudere kinderen geïncludeerd worden. Ook onderzoek naar het gebruik van de test bij kinderen met verworven afasie is noodzakelijk.
Priority For Strengthening Manpower Institutional Capacity In North Maluku Province
Authors: Jabid Abdullah Wajir , Soamole Bakri , Mustafa Rahman Dano
Published: May 2022

AbstractThe main problem of employment includes the amount of open unemployment, the low quality of the workforce (low competency), low work productivity, and low welfare of workers, so workforce planning is needed that can be used as a reference by all stakeholders in picking up investments in North Maluku Province. The purpose of this study is to look into the strategy for establishing and expanding workforce competency in various investment priorities in North Maluku Province. The goal is to enhance worker competency in the short and medium term; consequently, the quality of Job Training Centers must be prioritized (JTC). Furthermore, downstreaming agriculture and fisheries is a critical investment priority for preparing its workforce for competence, because it is commensurate with the characteristics and potential of local resources, as well as geographical considerations and sustainability guarantees.Keywords: Employment, competitiveness, investment, inclusive growth, AHPPrioritas Kompetensi Tenaga Kerja Untuk Daya Saing Investasi Di Provinsi Maluku Utara Abstrak Masalah utama ketenagakerjaan diantaranya adalah besarnya pengangguran terbuka, rendahnya kualitas angkatan kerja (kompetensi rendah), rendahnya produktivitas kerja, dan rendahnya kesejahteraan pekerja, sehingga diperlukan perencanaan tenaga kerja yang dapat dijadikan acuan oleh seluruh pemangku kepentingan dalam menjemput investasi di Provinsi Maluku Utara. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis strategi mengembangkan dan meningkatkan kompetensi tenaga kerja pada berbagai prioritas pilihan investasi di Provinsi Maluku Utara. Menggunakan metode analisis deskriptif dan Analysis Hierarchy Process (AHP), hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa prioritas untuk meningkatkan kompetensi tenaga kerja di Maluku Utara dalam jangka pendek dan menengah, perlu memberi perhatian dan prioritas terhadap mutu balai latihan kerja (BLK). Selain itu, prioritas investasi yang sangat urgen untuk dipersiapkan bekal kompetensi tenaga kerjanya adalah hilirisasi pertanian dan perikanan, karena sesuai dengan karakteristik dan potensi sumber daya lokal, aspek geografis serta jaminan keberlanjutan (sustainability).           Kata kunci: Ketenagakerjaan, daya saing, investasi, pertumbuhan inklusif, AHP
The Influence of Locus of Control, Self-Efficacy, and Adversity Quotient on Business Performance
Authors: Agustina Titien , Nurhikmah Nurhikmah , Rudiansyah Muhammad
Published: May 2022

AbstractThis study aims to measure the Locus of Control, Self-Efficacy, and Adversity Quotient of owners or managers on the performance of Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes), which have a similar condition as Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The number of research samples is 53 respondents. Data were analyzed using multiple regression. The results showed that Locus of Control (2,080), Self-Efficacy (2,085), Adversity Quotient (5,162) had a positive and partially significant effect on Business Performance. Locus of control, Self-Efficacy, and Adversity Quotient have a positive and significant impact simultaneously on Business Performance (183,523). Adversity quotient has the most dominant effect on Business Performance compared to Locus of Control and Self-Efficacy. These results indicate that high adversity intelligence encourages business performance by utilizing limited capital, capabilities, labor, networks, markets, opportunity.Keywords: locus of control, self-efficacy, adversity quotient, business performance, BUMDes.Pengaruh Locus of Control, Self-Efficacy, dan Adversity Quotient Terhadap Kinerja UsahaAbstrakPenelitian ini mengukur Locus of Control, Self-Efficacy, dan Adversity Quotient pemilik atau manajer terhadap kinerja Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) yang hampir sama kondisinya dengan Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM). Jumlah sampel penelitian 53 orang. Data dianalisis menggunakan regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Locus of Control 2,080, Self-Efficacy 2,085, Adversity Quotient 5,162 berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara parsial terhadap Kinerja Usaha. Locus of control, Self-Efficacy, dan Adversity Quotient berpengaruh positif dan signifikan secara simultan terhadap Kinerja Usaha 183,523. Adversity quotient berpengaruh paling dominan terhadap Kinerja Usaha dibandingkan Locus of Control dan Self-Efficac. Artinya kecerdasan adversitas yang tinggi mampu mendorong peningkatan kinerja usaha yang dijalankan dengan memanfaatkan keterbatasan modal, kemampuan, tenaga kerja, jaringan, pasar, dsb tetapi sebaliknya menjadi daya dorong untuk makin cerdas dalam melihat peluang dan meraih kesempatan-kesempatan.Kata kunci: locus of control, self-efficacy, adversity quotient, kinerja Usaha, BUMDes
Rubber Production Projection in Riau Province using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) Approach
Authors: Zuhdi Fadhlan , Anggraini Rizqi Sari , Yusuf Rachmiwati
Published: May 2022

AbstractRubber has long  been become a mainstay of Indonesian exports along with oil palm, coffee and tea. As a commodity that has increasing world demand, rubber exports are given priority. This must be responded quickly by the government in order to increase national income from the export side. Riau as the third largest national rubber producer has great potential to increase rubber production. Therefore, it is necessary to make further analysis related the targets that need to be achieved, so the development of rubber production can be applied measuredly. Analysis using the ARIMA method is used to predict rubber production in the next five years (2021-2025). The results of the analysis showed that there will be an increase in rubber production by 2.38 percent with a maximum increase up to 3.05 percent. This increase is still at a low level, so efforts need to be made to increase rubber production.Keywords: ARIMA, export, production, projection, rubberProyeksi Produksi Karet di Provinsi Riau dengan Pendekatan Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA)AbstrakKaret telah sejak lama menjadi produk andalan ekspor Indonesia bersama dengan kelapa sawit, kopi dan teh. Sebagai komoditas yang terus mengalami peningkatan permintaan di dunia menyebabkan ekspor karet menjadi sebuah keuntungan. Hal tersebut harus dapat direspon dengan cepat oleh pemerintah guna meningkatkan pendapatan nasional dari sisi ekspor sehingga dapat meningkatkan perekonomian dalam negeri. Provinsi Riau sebagai provinsi yang memiliki kontribusi terbesar ketiga sebagai produsen karet nasional memiliki potensi yang besar untuk dapat meningkatkan produksi karet. Oleh sebab itu, perlu adanya analisis lebih lanjut terkait dengan target yang perlu dicapai agar pengembangan produksi karet dapat diaplikasikan secara terukur. Analisis dengan metode ARIMA digunakan untuk memproyeksikan produksi karet lima tahun mendatang (2021-2025). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa akan terjadi peningkatan produksi karet sebesar 2.38 persen dengan peningkatan maksimum mencapai 3.05 persen. Kenaikan tersebut masih berada pada taraf yang rendah sehingga perlu dilakukan upaya agar terjadi peningkatan produksi karet.Kata kunci: ARIMA, karet, ekspor, produksi, proyeksi
Socioeconomic Status, Individual Modernity, Economic Literacy, and Consumer Rationality of Millennial Generation
Authors: Hasan Muhammad , Arisah Nur , Nurdiana Nurdiana , Supatminingsih Tuti , Nikensari Sri Indah
Published: May 2022

AbstractThis study was designed to reveal the effect of socioeconomic status, individual modernity, and economic literacy on consumer rationality of the millennial generation, either directly or indirectly. It used a quantitative approach, and was designed as an explanatory study. It involved 362 samples using proportional random sampling from 3867 millennial generation students from across 10 faculties, and 149 study programs at Universitas Negeri Makassar. The research data was collected through a questionnaire that had been tested for its validity and reliability. Then, it was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling analysis. It was found out that (1) socioeconomic status, individual modernity, and economic literacy have a positive and significant effect on consumer rationality; (2) socioeconomic status and individual modernity have a positive and significant effect on economic literacy; and (3) socioeconomic status and individual modernity have a positive and significant effect on consumer rationality through economic literacy of millennial generation.Keywords: Socioeconomic status, individual modernity, economic literacy, consumer rationality, millennial generation.Status Sosial Ekonomi, Modernitas Individu, Literasi Ekonomi, dan Rasionalitas Konsumen Generasi MilenialAbstrakKajian ini didesain untuk mengungkap pengaruh status sosial ekonomi, modernitas individu, dan literasi ekonomi terhadap rasionalitas konsumen generasi milenial, baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dan dirancang sebagai kajian eksplanatori. Kajian ini mengambil informasi dari 362 sampel secara proportional random sampling dari 3867 mahasiswa generasi milenial yang tersebar di 10 fakultas, dan 149 prodi dalam lingkup Universitas Negeri Makassar. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis Structural Equation Modeling. Hasil kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) status sosial ekonomi, modernitas individu, dan literasi ekonomi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap rasionalitas konsumen; (2) status sosial ekonomi dan modernitas individu berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap literasi ekonomi; dan (3) status sosial ekonomi dan modernitas individu berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap rasionalitas konsumen melalui literasi ekonomi generasi milenial.Kata kunci:Status sosial ekonomi, modernitas individu, literasi ekonomi, rasionalitas konsumen, generasi milenial.
Whistleblowing and Organizational Factors to Improve LPD Fraud Prevention Capabilities During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sanjaya Ni Made Wulan Sari
Published: May 2022

AbstractThis research aimed to determine the effects of whistleblowing and organizational factors in improving the Village Credit Institutions (LPD) fraud prevention capability (FPC). The mapping of organizational behavior was elaborated, including culture, commitment, and whistleblowing, to improve the mapping of fraud prevention in LPD Buleleng Regency. The sample included 52 LPD leaders analyzed using the SEM based on variance, specifically the General Structured Component Analysis (GSCA). The hypothesis test showed that organizational culture (OCu) significantly influenced whistleblowing intention (WI), while organizational commitment (OCo) had an insignificant influence. Furthermore, OCu insignificantly influenced FPC, while OCO and WI had a significant influence.Keywords: Whistleblowing, Organizational Factor, Fraud Prevention Capability, LPDWhistleblowing dan Faktor Organisasi untuk Meningkatkan Kapabilitas Pencegahan Kecurangan LPD Selama Pandemi COVID-19 AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh whistleblowing dan faktor organisasi untuk meningkatkan kapabilitas pencegahan kecurangan LPD. Tujuan spesifik dari penelitian ini adalah mengelaborasi pemetaan perilaku organisasi yang merupakan budaya organisasi, komitmen organisasi dan niat whistleblowing untuk meningkatkan pemetaan pencegahan kecurangan di LPD Kabupaten Buleleng. Jumlah LPD yang akan dijadikan sample yaitu sebanyak 52 LPD. Responden penelitian ini adalah seluruh ketua lembaga perkreditan desa (LPD) di Kabupaten Buleleng. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah SEM berbasis varian yaitu General Structured Component Analysis (GSCA). Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa Budaya organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat whistleblowing. Komitmen organisasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat whistleblowing. Budaya organisasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kapabilitas pencegahan fraud. Komitmen organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kapabilitas pencegahan fraud. Niat whistleblowing berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kapabilitas pencegahan fraud.Kata kunci: Whistleblowing, Faktor Organisasi, Kapabilitas Pencegahan Kecurangan, LPD
The Role Of Training In Mediating The Effect Of Competence, Compensation On Employee Performance
Authors: Astarina Ivalaina , Fitrio Tomy , Hapsila Angga , Supriyadi Agus , Cahyono Dwi
Published: May 2022

AbstractThis study aimed to develop a conceptual model of the relationship between competence, compensation, and employee performance hammering training on the performance of employees of public health centres in Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau Province. Data analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Model (SEM) Smart PLS. The main findings in this study are competency and compensation which affect the employee performance. Training plays a role in mediating the effect of competence and compensation on employee performance. The acceptance of the hypothesis that claimed the role of mediation from training shows the importance of training as one of the strategies in improving employee performance.Keywords:Employee performance, training, competence, compensationPeran Pelatihan dalam Memediasi Pengaruh Kompetensi, Kompensasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan model konseptual hubungan antara kompetensi, kompensasi dan kinerja pegawai dengan menawarkan solusi diklat sebagai variabel mediasi yang menjembatani hubungan kompetensi dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja pegawai puskesmas di Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu Propinsi Riau. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah 127 orang pegawai puskesmas di Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu. Teknik analisa data menggunakan Structrual Equation Model (SEM) Smart PLS. Temuan utama pada penelitian ini adalah kompetensi dan kompensasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai. Diklat berperan dalam memediasi pengaruh kompetensi dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja pegawai. Diterimanya hipotesis yang menyatakan peran mediasi dari  diklat memperlihatkan pentingnya diklat sebagai salah satu strategi dalam meningkatkan kinerja pegawai.Kata kunci:Kinerja pegawai, diklat, kompetensi, kompensasi
Effect of Compensation and Organizational Commitment on Employee Performance During WFH at Digital Company
Authors: Azmy Ahmad
Published: May 2022

AbstractThis study discusses the effect of compensation and organizational commitment on the performance of employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The object of the study was a digital platform-based outsourcing company. Research respondents were employees who work in digital platform-based outsourcing companies. The sampling technique used was a stratified approach by making criteria according to research needs. The method used is Partial Least Square. The data were obtained from a total of 100 respondents. The results showed that compensation and organizational commitment had a significant effect on employee performance. Compensation shows how employees still need financial resources that must be paid on time by the company. Organizational commitment shows the company's support while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company provides support for access to technology and resources to ensure maximum performance achievement by employees. This study provides recommendations to improve compensation for optimalization performance.Keywords: Compensation, Organizational Commitment, Work from Home, Employee PerformancePengaruh Kompensasi dan Komitmen Organisasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Selama Bekerja dari Rumah pada Perusahaan Digital OutsourcingAbstrakPenelitian ini membahas tentang pengaruh kompensasi dan komitmen organisasi terhadap kinerja karyawan yang bekerja dari rumah selama masa pandemi COVID-19. Objek penelitian dilakukan pada perusahaan outsourcing berbasis platform digital. Responden penelitian adalah karyawan yang bekerja di perusahaan outsourcing berbasis platform digital. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan pendekatan stratified dengan membuat kriteria sesuai kebutuhan penelitian. Metode yang digunakan adalah Partial Least Square. Jumlah data yang digunakan adalah 100 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kompensasi dan komitmen organisasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan. Kompensasi menunjukkan bagaimana karyawan masih membutuhkan sumber daya keuangan yang harus dibayar tepat waktu oleh perusahaan. Komitmen organisasi menunjukkan dukungan perusahaan selama bekerja dari rumah selama pandemi COVID-19. Perusahaan memberikan dukungan akses teknologi dan sumber daya untuk memastikan pencapaian kinerja yang maksimal oleh karyawan. Penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi kepada perusahaan untuk memperhatikan kompensasi dan komitmen organisasi untuk menjamin efektivitas pencapaian kinerja.          Kata kunci: Kompensasi, Komitmen Organisasi, Bekerja dari Rumah, Kinerja Karyawan
Implementing successful e-government initiatives in Saudi Arabia: Exploring the adaptation strategies of middle managers in the public sector
Authors:   College of Administrative and Financial Services, Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, et al. Binsaif
Published: May 2022

Over the last several decades, there has been considerable research conducted on the adoption and technology acceptance of new information systems by users. However, most of this research had focused mainly on the impact on citizens in a bid to measure improvements in the quality and speed of the services provided. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to develop an understanding of internal users' reactions to new information systems and, in particular, new e-government practices. Briefly, this research study draws on the Coping Model of User Adaption “CMUA” in order to make a qualitative examination of the adaptation strategies of middle managers in public bodies when new e-government initiatives are implemented in their workplace, and unlike previous studies, this work focuses particularly on Saudi Arabia. There were nine semi-structured interviews conducted with two public bodies with each interview analyzed separately (individual level), then within-case analysis for each case study (group level). The findings revealed a strong relationship between the adaptation strategies and the success (or otherwise) of the adoption of the new e-government systems in all of the cases. The study also contributes to theory as there were several new outcomes discovered that can be added to improve the original CMUA framework.