bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vitamin B12 Levels, Substance Use Patterns and Clinical Characteristics Among People with Severe Substance Use Disorders: A Cohort Study from Western Norway
Authors: Madebo Tesfaye , Bemanian Mitra , Vold Jørn Henrik , Chowdhury Ranadip , Aas Christer Frode , Druckrey-Fiskaaen Karl Trygve , Johansson Kjell Arne , Fadnes Lars Thore
Published: February 2022

Background: People with severe substance use disorder (SUD) have a markedly higher burden of micronutrient deficiency compared to the general population. There is limited data available about vitamin B12 status among people with severe SUD. The aim of this study is to investigate vitamin B12 status and risk factors of deficiency related to substance use, opioid agonist therapy (OAT), as well as hepatitis C infection and liver fibrosis.Method: We used a prospective cohort design. Participants were recruited from opioid agonist therapy (OAT) clinics or municipal health care clinics for SUD in western Norway. Participants were assessed by a research nurse and a structured interview as well as biochemical indicators and clinical data were collected annually. Data were collected between March 2016 and June 2020 and 2,451 serum vitamin B12 measurements from 672 participants were included for this analysis.Results: The median serum vitamin B12 concentration of the study cohort was 396 (standard deviation (SD) 198) pmol/l at baseline, and 22% of the population had suboptimal serum vitamin B12 levels (<300 pmol/l) while 1.2% were deficient at baseline (<175 pmol/l). Eighty-one percent of the participants maintained their baseline vitamin B12 status in the subsequent assessment. No clear associations were seen with substance use patterns, but higher score of FIB-4 and younger age were associated with higher vitamin B12 levels.Conclusion: The majority of patients have satisfactory serum levels of vitamin B12 and maintained their baseline vitamin B12 status in the subsequent assessments but about a fifth of the patients had suboptimal levels that might or might not be adequate for metabolic needs. No clear associations were seen with substance use patterns, but liver disease and younger age were associated with higher vitamin B12 levels.
The elevated De Ritis ratio on admission is independently associated with mortality in COVID-19 patients
Authors: Drácz Bálint , Czompa Diána , Müllner Katalin , Hagymási Krisztina , Miheller Pál , Székely Hajnal , Papp Veronika , Horváth Miklós , Hritz István , Szijártó Attila , Werling Klára
Published: February 2022

Background: Besides the respiratory tract infection caused by COVID-19, 14-53% of COVID-19 patients had hepatic dysfunction on admission. Liver damage in COVID-19 patients was witnessed as increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or elevated AST/ALT ratio, known as the De Ritis ratio. However, the prognostic value of the elevated De Ritis ratio in COVID-19 patients is still unknown. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prognostic value of the De Ritis ratio compared to other abnormal laboratory parameters and the relation to mortality.Methods: 322 COVID-19 patients were selected in this retrospective study between November 2020 and March 2021. Laboratory parameters were measured on admission and followed till discharge or death. Multivariate binary logistic regression and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were performed to evaluate the impact of abnormal laboratory findings to predict mortality. In addition, clinical characteristics and laboratory data of COVID-19 patients were compared by different levels of De Ritis ratio.Results: Of the 322 COVID-19 patients, 57 (17.7%) had gastrointestinal symptoms on admission. Median age was 66 (54-77) years and 178 were men. The mortality rate was 11.2%. 30 patients (9.3%) had preexisting liver disease; 20 (6.2%) were liver cirrhosis. In COVID-19 recovered patients the De Ritis ratio was significantly smaller (p<.001) than in deaths (mean: 1.0 vs. 1.8). Mean values of AST, total bilirubin, albumin, CRP, PCT, IL-6 were significantly higher in COVID-19 deaths compared to survivors (p<.05). AST, De Ritis ratio, total bilirubin, IL-6, albumin and age were independently associated with mortality. The De Ritis ratio proved to be an independent risk factor for mortality with an OR of 29.967 (CI 5.266-170.514). In ROC analysis, AUC value of the the De Ritis ratio was 0.85 (95% CI 0.777-0.923, p<.05) with sensitivity and specificity 80.6% and 75.2%, respectively. Patients with De Ritis ratio ≥ 1.218 were significantly associated with mortality, severity, higher AST and IL-6, however with lower ALT.Conclusions: The elevated De Ritis ratio on admission is independently associated with mortality in COVID-19 patients. Patients with De Ritis ratio ≥1.218 are significantly susceptible to liver damage and cytokine released storm.
Changes in student physical activity patterns from primary to secondary school: A 5-year longitudinal study
Authors: Okazaki Kanzo , Koyama Yuzo , Ohkawara Kazunori
Published: February 2022

This study aimed to annually examine anthropometric characteristics and physical activity (PA) among children transitioning from fourth grade (9–10 years of age) to eighth grade (13–14 years of age) in Japan. The participants’ (n = 63) age, grade, sex, weight, height, and body fat were recorded at baseline. Accelerometry assessments were performed annually following established protocols. Time spent on activities requiring ≥ 3 metabolic equivalents (METs), 1.6–2.9 METs, and ≤ 1.5 METs were defined as moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA (MVPA), light PA (LPA), and sedentary behavior (SB), respectively. Two linear mixed models were used to examine whether MVPA, LPA, and SB min/d changed over time. Fifty-five participants provided complete data. A significant, nonlinear, longitudinal decline in MVPA, an increase in SB, and a linear decline in LPA were observed. Changes in MVPA and SB were accelerated in seventh grade (12–13 years of age). Male sex and maintaining normal body fat were associated with higher levels of MVPA. Changes in LPA and SB were not associated with sex or body fat. During the transition period from primary to secondary school, MVPA and SB showed nonlinear accelerations. Sex and normal weight were associated with more time spent performing MVPA.
Blood Group Antigens SLeX, SLeA, LeY as Prognostic Markers in Endometrial Cancer
Authors: Kolben Thomas , Müller Lena , Meister Sarah , Keilmann Lucia , Buschmann Christina , Trillsch Fabian , Burges Alexander , Czogalla Bastian , Mittler Sophie , Schmoeckel Elisa , Corradini Stefanie , Mahner Sven , Jeschke Udo , Kessler Mirjana , Beyer Susanne
Published: February 2022

(1) Purpose: Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecological cancer worldwide. Treatment has been improved in recent years, but, in advanced stages, therapeutical options are still limited. It has been reported that the expression of the blood group antigens Sialyl Lewis X (SLeX), Sialyl Lewis A (SLeA) and Lewis Y (LeY) is associated with prognosis in several tumors. Large studies on endometrial and cervical cancer are still pending. (2) Methods: Specimens of 234 patients with EC were immunohistochemically stained with antibodies for SLeX, SLeA and LeY. Expression was correlated to histopathological variables. (3) Results: High expression of SLeX was correlated to low pT-stage (p=0.013), low grade (p<0.001), low FIGO-stage (p=0.006) and better overall survival rates (OS; p=0.023). High expression of SLeA was associated with low pT-stage (p=0.013), low grade (p=0.001) and better progression free survival (PFS; p=0.043). LeY staining was correlated to pN+ (p=0.038), low grade (p=0.005) and poorer PFS (p=0.022). (4) Conclusion: This is the first study examining the expression of SleX, SLeA and LeY in EC, which can serve as additional future prognostic markers. Further studies are necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms.The study was approved by the local ethics committee of the Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich (reference number 19-249).
Vibration control of a nonlinear cantilever beam operating in the 3D space
Authors: Hong Keum-Shik , Pham Phuong-Tung , Nguyen Quoc Chi
Published: February 2022

This paper addresses a control problem of a nonlinear cantilever beam with translating base in the three-dimensional space, wherein the coupled nonlinear dynamics of the transverse, lateral, and longitudinal vibrations of the beam and the base’s motions are considered. The control scheme employs two control inputs applied to the beam’s base to control the base’s position while simultaneously suppressing the beam’s transverse, lateral, and longitudinal vibrations. According to the Hamilton principle, a hybrid model describing the nonlinear coupling dynamics of the beam and the base is established: This model consists of three partial differential equations representing the beam’s dynamics and two ordinary differential equations representing the base’s dynamics. Subsequently, the control laws are designed to move the base to the desired position and attenuate the beam’s vibrations in all three directions. The asymptotic stability of the closed-loop system is proven via the Lyapunov method. Finally, the effectiveness of the designed control scheme is illustrated via the simulation results.
The Effect of the Rht1 Haplotype on Fusarium Head Blight Resistance in Relation to Type and Level of Background Resistance and in Combination With Fhb1 and Qfhs.ifa-5A
Authors: Buerstmayr Maria , Buerstmayr Hermann
Published: February 2022

The semi-dwarfing reduced height alleles Rht-D1b and Rht-B1b have been deployed in modern wheat cultivars throughout the world, but they increase susceptibility to Fusarium head blight (FHB). Here, we investigated the impact of the Rht1 genes on anther retention (AR) in relation to FHB resistance using four different sets of near isogenic lines (NILs) with contrasting levels and types of background FHB resistance. NILs were evaluated for FHB severity, plant height, and anther retention in three greenhouse and three field trials using artificial spray inoculation. Rht-B1b and Rht-D1b alleles increased AR and FHB susceptibility in all genetic backgrounds. The magnitude of the effects differed between NIL groups. Increased FHB susceptibility largely followed increased anther retention. Differences in FHB susceptibility between tall and dwarf haplotypes were largest in the NIL group with the highest changes in AR. In the most resistant NIL group, dwarfed lines had only slightly higher AR than tall lines and maintained good resistance, while both tall and dwarf lines had high levels of retained anthers in the most susceptible NIL group. We further investigated the effect of the Rht1 genes in combination with the major Fusarium resistance QTL Fhb1 and Qfhs.ifa-5A. Qfhs.ifa-5A enhanced anther extrusion in tall as well as semi-dwarf haplotypes whereas Fhb1 did not affect AR. Qfhs.ifa-5A supported FHB resistance more efficiently than Fhb1 in lines that were more responsive to AR, while both Fhb1 and Qfhs.ifa-5A were equally efficient in NILs that had high background resistance and low response to AR.
Augmented Reality For Stroke Rehabilitation During COVID-19
Authors: Yang Zhen-Qun , Du Dan , Wei Xiao-Yong , Tong Raymond Kai-Yu
Published: February 2022

Background: The lack of the rehabilitation professionals is a global issue and it is becoming more serious during COVID-19. An Augmented Reality Rehabilitation System (AR Rehab) was developed for virtual training delivery. The virtual training was integrated into the participants’ usual care to reduce the human trainers’ effort so that the manpower scarcity can be eased. This also resulted in the reduction of the contact rate in pandemics. Objective: To investigate the feasibility of the AR Rehab-based virtual training when integrated into the usual care in a real-world pandemic setting. Methods: Chronic stroke participants were randomly assigned to either a centre-based group (AR-Centre) or a home-based group (AR-Home) for a trial consisting of 20 sessions delivered in a human-machine integrated intervention. The trial of the AR-Centre was human training intensive with 3/4 of each session delivered by human trainers (PTs/OTs/Assistants) and 1/4 delivered by the virtual trainer (AR Rehab). The trial of the AR-Home was virtual training intensive with 1/4 and 3/4 of each session delivered by human and virtual trainers, respectively. Functional assessments including Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) and Lower Extremity (FMA-LE), Functional Ambulation Category (FAC), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Barthel Index (BI) of Activities of Daily Living (ADL), and Physical Component Summary (SF-12v2 PCS) and Mental Component Summary (SF-12v2 MCS) of the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12v2), were conducted before and after the intervention. User experience (UX) using questionnaires were collected after the intervention. Results: There were 129 patients from 10 rehabilitation centres enrolled in the integrated program with 39 of them were selected for investigation. Significant functional improvement in FMA-UE (AR-Centre: p = 0.0022, AR-Home: p = 0.0043), FMA-LE (AR-Centre: p = 0.0007, AR-Home: p = 0.0052), SF-12v2 PCS (AR-Centre: p = 0.027, AR-Home: p = 0.036) were observed in both groups. Significant improvement in balance ability (BBS: p = 0.0438), and mental components (SF-12v2 MCS: p = 0.017) were found in AR-Centre group, while activities of daily living (BI: p = 0.0007) was found in AR-Home group. Contact rate was reduced by 30.75% − 72.30% within AR-All, 0.00% − 60.00% within AR-Centre, and 75.00% − 90.00% within AR-Home. Conclusion: The human-machine integrated mode was effective and efficient to reduce the human rehabilitation professionals’ effort while fulfilling the training goals. It eased the scarcity of manpower and reduced the contact rate during the pandemics.
Hygiene Behavior and Its Influencing Factors among Primary School Children in Delanta District, North East Ethiopia
Authors: Yizengaw Habtie , Ebrahim Hussen , Wassihun Yitbarek , Walle Getaw
Published: February 2022

Background: Poor hygiene behaviours create a serious public health threat to school children. One of the major problems faced by school children are infections. The primary causes of infections are associated with poor water supply, poor sanitation and poor hygiene behaviors which can lead to decreased academic performance and increased likelihood of dropout; this, in turn, prevents children from attaining the numerous economic and health benefits associated with educational attainment. Thus, the study aims to assess hygiene behaviors and influencing factors among primary school children in Delanta District, North East Ethiopia, 2020.Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 407 primary school students of Delanta District, from February 1to29, 2020. The participants were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using pre-tested interviewer administered structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics using frequency, proportion, summary measures were done. Binary and multivariate logistic regressions were also done to identify independent variables associated with hygiene behaviors among primary school children. P value less than 0.05 and adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval non-inclusive of one was considered as statistically significant. Results: A total of 407 respondents were included with a response rate of 100%. The prevalence of positive hygiene behavior was 59.7 %( 95% CI 54.6%, 64.1%). Out of the total respondents 205 (50.4%) had knowledge on water handling practices whereas 236 (58%) of the respondents had knowledge on latrine utilization but 258 (63.4%) of respondents did not know the proper hand washing practices. In the multivariable logistic regressions analysis, taking training on hygiene and sanitation (AOR 2.2; 95% CI 1.3, 3.6), having awareness on hand washing practices (AOR: 1.92, 95% CI (5.5, 15.7) and having knowledgeable on latrine utilization (AOR: 1.96, 95% CI 1.02, 2.67) demonstrated a statistically significant association with the hygiene behavior. Conclusion: The overall findings revealed that the students had adequate knowledge on water handling and latrine utilization but poor knowledge on hand washing practices and a greater number of school children did not aware on water handling and hand washing practices. Therefore, focused strategies should be designed on promoting knowledge of school children on toilet use and hand washing practices.
Circulating levels of Galectin 9 are a potential biomarker predictive of overall survival in patients with advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Costa Guilherme Jorge , Filho Guilherme Vieira Mendonça , Torres Leuridan Cavalcante , Casarini Dulce Elena
Published: February 2022

Background: The immune system is recognized to have therapeutic potential to destroy cancer cells. T-cell immunoglobulin mucin domain-3 (sTIM-3) and its ligand galectin 9 (GAL9) cause suppression of cytokine production, cell cycle arrest, and cell death. Then, soluble levels of TIM-3 and GAL-9 may have prognostic implications in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in non-smoker patients. Methods: This prospective cohort study, including 49 NSCLC patients with an age median of 65 years, evaluated the soluble levels of sTIM-3 and sGAL9 by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Low levels of sGAL9 in smokers compared to non-smoker NSCLC patients (P<0.0001). Overall survival (OS) analysis showed a low median survival of 10.5 months in smokers NSCLC patients compared to non-smokers (Log-Rank test; P = 0.009). The area under the curve (AUC) value of the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve was 0.8497, suggesting that sGAL9 could be an OS biomarker for advanced NSCLC, being the cut-off value of serum of 1,694 pg/mL for sGAL9. Low sGAL9 levels NSCLC patients’ group had significantly shorter OS than those in the high sGAL9 levels (Log-Rank test; P = 0.02). Conclusion: This study indicated the accuracy of sGAL9 as a potential biomarker predictive of OS in advanced NSCLC.
Radio and microwave frequency signal generation and processing based on photonics using integrated Kerr optical micro-combs
Authors: moss david
Published: February 2022

We demonstrate a radio frequency (RF) phase-encoded signal generator as well as a user-defined RF arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) based on a soliton crystal micro-comb generated by an integrated MRR with a free spectral range of ~49 GHz. Owing to the soliton crystal’s robust and stable generation as well as the high intrinsic efficiency, RF phase-encoded signal generators and AWGs with simple operation and fast reconfiguration are realized. The soliton crystal micro-comb provides 60 wavelengths for RF phase-encoded signal generators, achieving a phase encoding speed of 5.95 Gb/s and a high pulse compression ratio of 29.6. Over 80 wavelengths are employed for the AWGs, achieving tunable square waveforms with a duty cycle ratio ranging from 10–90%, sawtooth waveforms with tunable slope ratios from 0.2 to 1, and symmetric concave quadratic chirp waveforms. Our system has great potential to achieve RF and microwave photonic signal generation and processing with low cost and footprint.
Analysis of Influencing Factors and a Prediction Model of Abnormal Serum Potassium in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Li Rui
Published: February 2022

Objective: The high incidence of abnormal serum potassium in patients with chronic kidney disease have resulted in frequent cardiovascular adverse events and even death. Through a retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 273 patients with CKD, we analyzed the correlation between the general data of patients and serum potassium levels, and the risk factors for abnormal serum potassium, and constructed risk prediction models for abnormal serum potassium. Methods: In this paper, 273 patients with CKD who were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University were selected for this retrospective analysis. The subjects were divided into two groups based on the presence of abnormal serum potassium. Preliminary literature retrieval was conducted to extract the risk factors that might affect serum potassium. Independent sample t test was used to analyze the differences between two groups, Pearson or Spearman test was used to analyze the linear correlation of data, and Logistic regression equation was used to construct the multiple regression analysis. Results: The use of diuretics ( P =0.046), the use of renin-angiotensin and aldosterone (RAAS) inhibitors ( P =0.040) and low score of Renal Adherence Questionnaire (RAAQ) ( P < 0.001) were independent risk factors for abnormal serum potassium. There was a positive linear correlation between serum potassium and age, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, anion gap and RAAQ score in patients with CKD; each influencing factor was independent. Subgroup analysis showed that the use of diuretics, low RAAQ score and peritoneal dialysis were more likely to lead to hypokalemia, while hypertension, diabetes, use of RAAS inhibitors, low RAAQ score and hemodialysis were more likely to result in hyperkalemia. Conclusion: Poor compliance is a risk factor for abnormal serum potassium. On this basis, the use of diuretics and peritoneal dialysis may increase the risk of hypokalemia, and the use of RAAS, hypertension, diabetes, and peritoneal dialysis may increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
Efficacy and Safety of Jiu-Wei-Xi-Feng Granules for Treating Tic Disorders in Children: Study Protocol for A Randomized Controlled Equivalence Trial
Authors: Guo Sheng-xuan , Li Rui-ben , Hu Siyuan , Cai Qiu-han , Zhong Cheng-liang , Hao Rui-min
Published: February 2022

Background Tic disorders (TD) is a neuropsychiatric disease with twitch as the main manifestation in childhood. Jiu-Wei-Xi-Feng granules has been marketed in China for treating children with TD. As Long Gu (Os Draconis) in the composition of this Chinese patent medicine is a rare and expensive medicinal material protected by the Chinese government, therefore, we consider replacing it with Mu Li (Concha Ostreae) that has the same effect and is cheaper. This study is designed to evaluate the clinical equivalence between Jiu-Wei-Xi-Feng granules ( Os Draconis replaced by Concha Ostreae ) (JWXFD) and Jiu-Wei-Xi-Feng granules (original formula) (JWXFO) in children with TD (consumption of renal yin and liver wind stirring up internally syndrome). Methods/design This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, equivalence trial comparing the efficacy and safety of JWXFD and JWXFO in treating Children with tic disorders (consumption of renal yin and liver wind stirring up internally syndrome). A total of 288 patients will be recruited and randomly assigned to two groups in a 1:1 ratio. The treatment course is 6 weeks, with a 2 weeks follow-up. The primary outcome is the mean change value from baseline to 6th week by the Yale Global Tic Severity Scale total tic score (YGTSS-TTS). Secondary outcomes include total effective rate of tic, Yale Global Tic Severity Scale (YGTSS) scores and its factor scores (the degree of motor tics, phonic tics and social function damage), Clinical Global Impression-Severity scale, and TCM syndrome efficacy. Discussion The design of this study refers to a large number of similar research design points, and asked for opinions of peer experts, and finally reached a consensus. This trial will provide high-quality evidence on the clinical equivalence between JWXFD and JWXFO and provide a basis for the marketing of JWXFD.Trial registration ： ChiCTR2000032312 .Registered on 25 April 2020, http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=52630
Measuring epistemic beliefs about grammar
Authors: Wijnands Astrid , Van Rijt Jimmy , Coppen Peter-Arno
Published: February 2022

In current educational reform much attention is paid to the development of awareness, reflective thinking, and higher order thinking. In language education, the importance of reflectivity for stimulating linguistic awareness and higher order thinking has been emphasized. Crucial for reflective thinking are the underlying assumptions individuals have regarding the nature of knowledge and knowing, so-called epistemic beliefs. Measuring these beliefs is problematic in the domain of language education, where little is known about students’ epistemic beliefs about grammar. This study aims to develop an instrument for measuring students’ epistemic beliefs in the L1 grammar domain. We therefore transposed a questionnaire for measuring beliefs about history into the domain of grammar. Seven linguistic experts and 300 pre-university students from the Netherlands and Belgium completed this questionnaire about grammar. Exploratory factor analysis extracted two factors, which we argue reflect convergent and divergent thinking. This study shows that students’ scores on convergent thinking are higher than the experts’ scores, and that students’ scores on divergent thinking are lower than the experts’ scores. The results also show that students’ scores on epistemic beliefs on divergent thinking are higher than their scores on epistemic beliefs on convergent thinking. Possible explanations for these observations are discussed.
Eksplorasi Buah Pinang Merah Sebagai Material Produk Lampu Hias
Authors: Muhammad Syafiqha Alfaatihah Alvaran  , Andry Masri
Published: February 2022

Tanaman pinang merah merupakan tanaman hias yang mudah dibudidayakan dan menghasilkan buah dalam waktu singkat dengan jumlah banyak. Pemanfaatan buah pinang merah untuk konsumsi maupun kriya belum banyak dilakukan. Sehingga, pada saat ini masih dianggap sebagai limbah. Tujuan proyek desain ini menghasilkan desain produk lampu hias yang menawarkan kebaruan dengan memanfaatkan karakteristik khas buah pinang merah. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan eksplorasi material, dimulai dengan pemberian perlakuan fisik, proses kimiawi terhadap setiap lapisan pada buah pinang merah. Berdasarkan perlakuan yang diberikan, diamati respon yang ditawarkan akibat dari masing-masing perlakuan. Respon perlakuan fisik ataupun kimia yang mampu menawarkan nilai kebaruan berdasarkan karakteristik khas dari material dipilih sebagai modul yang diperbanyak. Langkah selanjutnya adalah mempertimbangkan agar diperoleh desain yang paling optimal, seperti sistem penyambungan modul yang tetap harus mempertimbangkan efek visual secara keseluruhan. Proses akhir adalah perangkaian sistem lampu dan base beserta susunan modul. Hasil eksplorasi dari buah pinang merah menawarkan kualitas visual yang khas antara lain dengan tampilan dua tekstur serta warna yang berbeda, memanfaatkan karakteristik dari lapisan buah pinang merah. Selain itu, modul dapat ditembus cahaya secara baik walaupun tidak tranparan pada kondisi lampu tidak menyala. Dari proyek ini, dihasilkan sebuah desain produk lampu hias melalui metode ekplorasi memanfaatkan karakterisitik material non-konvensional yang tidak termanfaatkan secara baik.
Perancangan Rak Gantung Crochet Adaptasi Dari Model Hammock
Authors: Ariel Callista Chandra  , Centaury Harjani
Published: February 2022

Rak merupakan furniture yang pasti dibutuhkan hampir pada setiap rumah. Penelitian pada makalah ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan peluang produk rak dengan model baru menggunakan teknik crochet, dalam bentuk rak gantung. Material milk cotton yang biasa digunakan sebagai bahan pembuat produk wearable dipilih menjadi material utama tempat penyimpanan barang, karena material ini memiliki tekstur yang lembut dan sangat nyaman saat bersentuhan langsung dengan kulit. Metode yang digunakan adalah eksperimen yaitu eksplorasi pembentukan kekuatan dari struktur material menggunakan teknik crochet. Hasil eksperimen diperoleh perbedaan dalam peningkatan kepadatan dan kekuatan benang saat merajut menggunakan beberapa teknik crochet. Perbedaan ini ditentukan oleh jumlah benang yang digunakan. Guna memunculkan potensi yang dimiliki material milk cotton, tempat penyimpanan dibuat dengan model rak gantung dengan adaptasi dari hammock. Adaptasi hammock dapat mempertahankan kesan luwes dari material utama, dan tetap dapat memaksimalkan daya tahan material saat diberi beban dalam jumlah tertentu.
BI Board, Solusi Pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia bagi Siswa PDD-NOS
Authors: Jessica Elizabeth Kwee  , Anna Surjani  , Clemencia Gloriana Sharon  , Vicktor Gunandar Wibowo  , Devanny Gumulya
Published: February 2022

Pervasive Developmental Disorder atau PDD adalah gangguan perkembangan yang ditandai dengan adanya kerusakan yang meluas atau cukup parah di beberapa area dari pengembangan: keterampilan interaksi sosial dua arah, kepiawaian dalam berkomunikasi, atau munculnya perilaku, aktivitas, dan ketertarikan tertentu yang tergolong stereotip. Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified atau PDD-NOS merupakan salah satu subtipe gangguan autisme yang umumnya menyebabkan kesulitan dalam belajar berbahasa dan berkomunikasi dengan sesama. Padahal, kemampuan untuk berbahasa dan berkomunikasi sangatlah penting untuk kemandirian siswa kedepannya. Tujuan dari perancangan ini adalah untuk membantu siswa dengan PDD-NOS dalam pembelajaran bahasa melalui perancangan alat peraga yang dapat meningkatan keterampilan dalam pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia. Pengembangan kemampuan analisis siswa ditonjolkan karena mayoritas siswa dengan PDD-NOS memiliki kemampuan membaca teks dengan baik namun memiliki kesulitan dalam menganalisis. Perancangan diawali dengan studi data sekunder mengenai PDD-NOS dan studi data primer dengan melakukan wawancara dengan pimpinan sekolah anak berkebutuhan khusus, psikolog, orang tua dari siswa dengan PDD-NOS, dan observasi siswa dengan PDD-NOS. Perancangan dilanjutkan dengan analisis QFD dan penyusunan morphological chart. Data yang terkumpul menjadi panduan dalam perancangan produk. Hasil perancangan adalah alat peraga pendukung pembelajaran yang membantu siswa menganalisis teks narasi, persuasi, dan deskripsi dengan bantuan audio visual dan kegiatan hands-on. Alat peraga terintegrasi antara video instruksi, video pembelajaran, dan kartu-kartu kalimat serta papan apresiasi untuk tracking progress pembelajaran siswa. Dalam perancangan ini, alat peraga yang dihasilkan sudah memenuhi semua kriteria perancangan, kecuali mengenai suasana hati siswa dan kurangnya perancangan jadwal terstruktur yang dapat membantu rutinitas siswa dalam pembelajaran dengan alat peraga ini.
Perancangan Sepatu Boots Wanita Dengan Built-in Rain Cover
Authors: Silvia Nur Laili Putri  , RA Sekartaji Suminto  , Endro Tri Susanto
Published: February 2022

Indonesia merupakan negara tropis di Asia Tenggara dengan memiliki musim, yaitu musim panas dan musim hujan. Musim panas terjadi pada bulan April-September sedangkan musim hujan terjadi pada bulan Oktober-Maret. Namun saat ini dunia sedang mengalami perubahan iklim yang menyebabkan cuaca dapat berubah dengan cepat dan sulit untuk diprediksi. Perubahan cuaca yang sulit diprediksi menyebabkan masyarakat kesulitan untuk menentukan alternatif dan antisipasi terhadap perubahan cuaca dalam melakukan perjalanan. Hal ini menjadi suatu yang sangat menyulitkan bagi wanita yang menggunakan sepatu dalam beraktivitas, terutama sepatu boots dengan material kulit. Karena hujan merupakan suatu hal yang dapat merusak tekstur dan kualitas sepatu kulit. Selain itu hujan dapat membuat kaki basah sehingga lembab menyebabkan gatal-gatal dan iritasi pada kulit kaki. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, maka dilakukan perancangan desain sepatu boots wanita dengan built-in rain cover yang dapat dijadikan pelindung sepatu praktis dan efisien ketika terjadi hujan mendadak. Perancangan ini menggunakan metode Design Thinking dari Tim Brown yang dikembangan kembali oleh Hasso Plattner Institute of Design di Stanford. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan data literatur. Perancangan produk ini ditujukan untuk remaja-dewasa muda usia 19-24 tahun.
Eksplorasi Surface Decoration pada Keramik Menggunakan Teknik Layering dan Texturing
Authors: Emily Evelyn  , Geoffrey Tjakra
Published: February 2022

Kriya keramik merupakan salah satu subsektor yang prospektif untuk terus dikembangkan, salah satunya adalah dekorasi keramik. Dekorasi keramik dengan teknik Layering dan texturing merupakan teknik yang umum digunakan, namun masih jarang dieksplorasi lebih dalam lagi sehingga penulis melihat potensi yang dihasilkan dari teknik layering dan teksturing tersebut. Tujuan dilakukan eksperimen ini adalah untuk mendapatkan tekstur baru yang menarik yang menunjukkan efek kedalaman dan mencari kombinasi kedua teknik dengan tepat. Setiap teknik dan material diperdalam dengan pencarian data-data sekunder sehingga teknik dapat dilakukan dengan benar. Kemudian, dilakukan eksplorasi teknik dari hal yang mendasar seperti eksperimen kekentalan slip, pewarnaan, penambahan oxides, hingga layering clay, layering slip, dan texturing. Eksperimen menghasilkan tekstur yang menarik dan dikomposisikan menjadi sebuah produk dengan konsep nirmana. Prototype akhir berupa hiasan dinding yang mengkombinasikan kedua teknik secara harmonis, menghasilkan inovasi produk yang baik dari segi estetika dan keunikan produk. Dari hasil eksperimen dan produk akhir, dapat dibuktikan bahwa teknik layering dan texturing memiliki banyak potensi yang dapat digali, dan dapat menghasilkan tekstur dan kombinasi yang menarik.
Desain Produk dari Limbah Industri Pakaian Sebagai Sebuah Nilai Siklus Hidup Produk
Authors: R. Tosan Tri Putro  , Miriam Veronica Ni Nyoman
Published: February 2022

Industri pakaian di perusahaan skala pabrik (manufaktur) memiliki limbah yang cukup banyak dan sangat beragam jenisnya. Limbah konveksi di Kabupaten Semarang dan sekitarnya cukup memiliki potensi untuk dikembangkan sebagai pemberdayaan masyarakat untuk mendukung peningkatan ekonomi masyarakat di lingkungan sekitar wilayah industri. Masyarakat di sekitar industri ini secara ekonomi diuntungkan karena dapat bekerja sebagai pekerja di dalam pabrik maupun usaha informal di sekitar lokasi pabrik. Selain itu kreativitas warga sekitarnya dalam memanfaatkan limbah produksi juga menjadi salah satu keuntungan. Melihat potensi tersebut penulis melihat para perajin yang memanfaatkan limbah di sekitar lingkungan pabrik memiliki kreatifitas yang perlu diidentifikasi dan ditemukan potensinya dalam konsep rantai nilai produk dari bahan mentah sampai barang jadi dan dikonsumsi. Penulis melakukan kajian dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengambilan data dengan observasi, studi literatur dan visual, wawancara, serta eksperimen produk. Hasil penelitian ini mendapatkan beberapa alternatif desain produk dari potensi limbah industri pakaian menjadi beberapa produk yang memiliki nilai komersial untuk bisa dikembangkan lebih lanjut oleh perajin di sekitar industri. Salah satu desain baru yang dikembangkan adalah keset dengan bentuk karakter binatang serta mengembangkan kombinasi warna dari bahan perca yang tersedia dari limbah pabrik.
Eksplorasi Iratan Bambu Halus Menjadi Produk Fungsional
Authors: Bau Putri Annisa  , Maharani Dian Permanasari
Published: February 2022

Bahan iratan bambu halus terbuat dari bambu tali melalui proses penyerutan sehingga menghasilkan iratan bambu yang sangat tipis. Karakteristik bahan ini sangat lentur sehingga mudah dibentuk dan banyak dikembangkan dalam produk fashion seperti aneka tas dan topi menggunakan teknik menganyam. Namun, proses pengolahan dari bambu mentah menjadi bahan iratan bambu halus cukup sulit dan jumlah kemampuan pengrajin dalam menganyam dari generasi ke generasi semakin menurun, sehingga berdampak pada hasil anyaman yang monoton. Hal ini menyebabkan tidak ada kebaruan yang signifikan dalam produk bahan iratan bambu halus. Bahan iratan bambu halus memiliki potensi karakteristik bahan yang lentur dan transparan dan belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal. Tujuan dari proyek desain ini adalah memaksimalkan potensi transparansi dan kelenturan bahan iratan bambu halus menjadi desain produk lampu hias. Metode desain yang digunakan berbasis pada eksperimentasi, yaitu eksplorasi karakteristik transparansi dan kelenturan iratan bambu halus. Proses eksplorasi dilakukan dengan cara mengaplikasikan perekat laminasi pada permukaan iratan bambu sehingga mengurangi sifat getas material tersebut. Hasil eksplorasi yang dihasilkan yaitu modul iratan bambu halus yang disusun sehingga tidak memerlukan teknik penganyaman. Luaran desain yang dihasilkan menjadi inovasi baru bagi pengembangan material iratan bambu halus yang selama ini tidak dikenal oleh pengrajin. Hasil desain ini diharapkan memberikan manfaat bagi pengrajin iratan bambu halus.
El cuerpo trans*: territorio de poder, lugar de resistencia al poder heteronormativo
Authors: Martínez Eraso Maria Jose , Pulido Varón Heidi Smith
Published: February 2022

Este artículo reflexiona sobre el cuerpo trans* como territorio de poder que hace resistencia al poder hegemónico, cuyo orden busca “normalizar” los cuerpos de acuerdo con lo estipulado socialmente bajo el “deber ser” del género. Para ello se realiza un abordaje teórico sobre el cuerpo, desde posturas como las de Foucault y Butler que lo conciben como entidad que en sí misma es poder. Con base en los referentes teóricos presentados, se expresan los argumentos que permiten entender los cuerpos trans* como territorios de subversión frente al orden establecido sobre estos. Se concluye que las personas trans, si bien se resisten a la heterosexualidad obligatoria, posiblemente no sea de forma estructural y radical, sino desde dentro del orden social, generando ciertas fisuras en sus prácticas y performances que presentan ante el sistema, develando una presencia que excede sus linealidades.
Programas de gobierno colombiano y derecho de las mujeres ¿Aplica la agenda pública municipal el enfoque de género?
Authors: Cifuentes Cifuentes Karen Michelle , Fernández Cediel Miryam Cristina
Published: February 2022

Las políticas nacionales en Colombia que propenden por la protección de los derechos de las mujeres se han fortalecido cada vez más. Sin embargo, poco se conoce sobre su aplicación en las instancias locales. Este estudio analiza la implementación de programas que los gobiernos locales proponen y ejecutan. Para ello, se hizo un análisis documental de los informes de gestión y rendición de cuentas de tres municipios del Departamento del Huila desde la perspectiva de los derechos de las mujeres. Se encontró que, aunque los gobiernos locales implementan programas que procuran la promoción de algunos de sus derechos, estos siguen siendo insuficientes, de poca cobertura, limitados en tiempo y con un escaso reconocimiento del enfoque de género que promueva eficazmente el empoderamiento de las mujeres.
Del discurso capitalista al neoliberalismo: apuntes sobre la producción del sujeto
Authors: García Manjarrés Judith Elena , Mass Torres Leonardo Rafael
Published: February 2022

Las economías globalizadas de mercado conllevan consecuencias de inequidad social basadas en la privatización de sectores laborales y productivos donde los sujetos se involucran en modos singulares de concebirse y construir la realidad. Propone el psicoanálisis lacaniano que el discurso capitalista deshace el lazo social, al obrar con una lógica que consiste en gozar del consumo que supone felicidad. El neoliberalismo promueve un sistema aparentemente horizontal que incorpora las capacidades empoderadas del sujeto promoviéndolo a ser emprendedor y, por tanto, convirtiendo a cada uno en gestor de su propio bienestar, pero impedidos para forjar lazos solidarios. No porque el sujeto pueda consumir más, queda desprovisto de su falta constitutiva; paradójicamente, la subjetividad neoliberal reproduce incesantemente un vacío que socava el reconocimiento de las diferencias del otro.
Una nueva imagen
Authors: Castrillón Castrillón Andrés Alfredo
Published: February 2022

Cada nuevo número es una ocasión para ofrecer a los lectores, docentes, estudiantes e investigadores producción de calidad para para su propio trabajo académico o sus respectivos intereses. Es también una oportunidad para invitarlos a apropiarse de las contribuciones que componen cada volumen para discutir, compartir conocimiento y construir comunidad con los pares tanto locales como nacionales e internacionales de modo que la revista no solo reúna una serie de artículos, sino que siga abriendo la posibilidad para el diálogo. Sirva en esta oportunidad el editorial del profesor Juan Diego Betancur Arias que versa sobre la problemática relación de las ciencias sociales con las actividades de desarrollo técnico, tecnológico e innovador y la producción académica.
Interplay between subjective norm, emotions, and purchase intention towards foreign brands: Evidence from Vietnam
Authors: Ninh Nguyen Gia , Thu Hong Ho Thi
Published: February 2022

Understanding the mechanisms through which social groups impact consumers’ purchase decisions is of particular interest to scholars and practitioners. The purpose of this study is to contribute to the cognitive-affective model by examining the roles of the subjective norm and its contingency factors in the cognitive-affective model and the indigenous consumers’ purchase intention towards a foreign footwear brand. The validity of the model is tested using data collected from 257 Vietnamese consumers. The results of PLS-SEM and SPSS Macro PROCESS reveal that subjective norm positively influences the emotional value (β = 0.219, p = 0.002) and perceived quality (β = 0.239, p = 0.000) for the foreign brand. In addition, face consciousness positively moderates the indirect effects of subjective norm on purchase intention through emotional value (β = 0.08; LLCI = 0.02; ULCI = 0.13) while the moderating effect of perceived behavioral control is significantly negative (β = –0.1074; LLCI = -0.182; ULCI = –0.05). In conclusion, this study can offer insight into the roles of social groups and their contingency factors in the cognitive-affective model and purchase intention. On this ground, managers of foreign brands are advised to focus on the impacts of social groups in their marketing campaigns, together with underlining the social status and superbness of their offerings to attract new consumers. Acknowledgment We would like to thank the University of Finance-Marketing for their funding.
Local Wisdom Ulur-Ulur Tlaga Buret Ceremony in Tulungagung
Authors: Santoso Eka Nurwaselina Santoso , Eko Wardani Nugraheni , Anindyarini Atikah
Published: February 2022

The aims of the research were to describe the Ulur-ulur traditional ceremony, the procession, and the values of local wisdom in it. The research applied a qualitative study using a snowball sampling method with passive participant observation techniques and interviews. The researchers conducted in-depth interviews with note-taking and one-on-one interview techniques, namely by asking questions to the informants one by one and then recording the answers from the informants. The data validated by the source triangulation method were then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman research method which included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The research result shows that (1) the Ulur-ulur ceremony is one of the rituals that manifests the residents’ gratitude for the abundant water sources for the residents’ rice fields. (2) Ulur-ulur traditional ceremony procession consists of the preparation stage, jodhang procession, jamasan of Dewi Sri and Jaka Sedana statues, prayers and kajat, sowing flowers, and closes with a typical art performance of Tulungagung regency. (3) The practice of Ulur-ulur traditional ceremony has local wisdom values: religious, social, educational, historical, and economic values.
Working from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What is the Impact on Employees’ Psychological Meaningfulness, Safety and Availability?
Authors: Daulay Siti Fani , Mustika Martina Dwi
Published: February 2022

The research aimed to explore the relation of work-home and home-work interactions on employees’ psychological condition while working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had led various organizations to implement work-from-home measures. This rapid change in working arrangements might affect employees’ psychological condition as they navigate both their work and home responsibilities at the same time and place. The research involved 2.288 employees at one government institution in Indonesia. Data were collected in April 2020, using the web-based tool Survey Monkey. The data were analyzed by logistic regression analysis. The results show that Negative Work–Home Interactions (NWHI) are significantly associated with psychological meaningfulness and psychological safety, while Negative Home–Work Interactions (NHWI) are significantly associated with the three psychological dimensions. Positive Work–Home Interactions (PWHI) are significantly associated with psychological safety, while Positive Home–Work Interactions (PHWI) are significantly associated with the three psychological dimensions. Based on the results, it can be concluded that positive and negative experience that happens at work spill over to the home domain and vice versa, which could, in turn, impact on employee sense of meaningful, safety, and sense of having the physical, emotional, and psychological resources to perform tasks at work during working from home. Therefore, organizational support is important in maintaining employees’ psychological condition while working from home during the pandemic.
Implementation of War on Drugs Program in One of the Municipalities of Ifugao Province
Authors: Guay Moises A , Cawi Robinson D
Published: February 2022

The research aimed to explore the implementation of the war on drugs program in the municipality of Alfonso Lista, Ifugao. The research utilized descriptive qualitative research design to determine the interrelated factors affecting the implementation of the war on drugs program, setbacks encountered by the implementers thereof, the mechanism employed to counter the challenges in its implementation, and the suggestions for efficient implementation. Thematic analysis was used to determine the themes derived from the interview. The barangay chairmen, community members, church and educational officers, Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel, and Local Government Units (LGU) officials served as the key informants through purposive sampling technique. In addition, the researchers wanted to venture on the binding foundation program or a localized war on drugs program, which would significantly predict support for the anti-crime and anti-drug campaign as encountered by the police officers, LGU officials, and the community in the municipality of Alfonso Lista, Ifugao. Given all these, the result of the research relatives to the factors and setbacks encountered by the police officers, LGU officials, and community, including the mechanisms employed among them to counter the challenges in the implementation of the war on drugs program, will be the basis in crafting a localized war on drugs program.