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Missing Base Rates as a Cause of Misinterpretation: A Commentary on Roberts et al. (2020)
Authors: Martin Chris C.
Published: August 2021

In an article in Perspectives on Psychological Science, Roberts et al. (2020) analyzed racial representation among publications and authors within three fields of psychology. This commentary points to two aspects of that article that may inhibit proper interpretation of the findings. First, Roberts et al. do not present population base rates in U.S. demographics when drawing inferences. Specifically, they interpret their bibliometric analysis as indicating an over-representation of White authors in social and developmental psychology with no consideration of base rates. I demonstrate that when base rates are considered, the data show equal representation in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, and White under-representation in the 2010s in both subfields. They also report a correlation between non-White editorship, non-White authorship, and non-White participant recruitment, and then suggest that editorship causes an increase in authorship and participant recruitment. They do not consider that demographic change—an overall increase in the proportion of non-Whites in the U.S.—is an alternative explanation for this phenomenon. Lastly, they claim that race is an unpopular topic but a comparative PsycInfo analysis shows race may be one of the most popular topics in psychology. Thus, there are alternative ways to interpret their data.
Depression, Self-Criticism, and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Prospective Investigation in Young Adults
Authors: Victor Sarah E. , Mitchell Sean M. , Ingram Paul
Published: August 2021

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with significant distress, impairment, and suicide risk among young adults. Negative affectivity and self-critical cognitions are linked to NSSI but have rarely been considered jointly alongside indicators of NSSI severity. To address this gap, we examined depressive symptoms and self-criticism as concurrent and prospective predictors of NSSI urges among depressed young adults over six weeks. Baseline NSSI severity was positively related to baseline depressive symptoms, which predicted follow-up NSSI urges; however, baseline depressive symptoms did not predict later NSSI urges when controlling for baseline NSSI severity. In contrast, self-criticism was not associated with baseline NSSI severity but predicted follow-up NSSI urges, even when controlling for prior NSSI severity. Using within-person longitudinal path models, depressive symptoms were positively associated with NSSI urges at the same assessment but did not prospectively predict later NSSI urges; however, self-criticism did predict later NSSI urges but not concurrent NSSI urges. Thus, depressive symptoms may indicate overall NSSI risk but may be less informative than self-criticism in predicting within-person changes in NSSI urges over time. These findings inform NSSI theories and highlight potential NSSI prevention and intervention targets.
Dominance Norms and Data for Spoken Ambiguous Words in British English
Authors: Gilbert Rebecca Anne , Rodd Jennifer M
Published: August 2021

Words with multiple meanings (e.g. bark of the tree/dog) have provided important insights into several key topics within psycholinguistics. Experiments that use ambiguous words require stimuli to be carefully controlled for the relative frequency (dominance) of their different meanings, as this property has pervasive effects on numerous tasks. Dominance scores are often calculated from word association responses: by measuring the proportion of participants who respond to the word ‘bark’ with dog-related (e.g. “woof”) or tree-related (e.g. “branch”) responses, researchers can estimate people’s relative preferences for these meanings. We collated data from a number of recent experiments and pre-tests to construct a dataset of 29,542 valid responses for 243 spoken ambiguous words from participants from the United Kingdom. We provide summary dominance data for the 182 ambiguous words that have a minimum of 100 responses, and a tool for automatically coding new word association responses based on responses in our coded set, which allows additional data to be more easily scored and added to this database. All files can be found at: https://osf.io/uy47w/.
The effects of repeating false and misleading information on belief
Authors: Pillai Raunak , Fazio Lisa
Published: August 2021

False and misleading information is readily accessible in people’s environments, oftentimes reaching people repeatedly. This repeated exposure can significantly affect people’s beliefs about the world, as has been noted by scholars in political science, communication, and cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. In particular, repetition increases belief in false information, even when the misinformation contradicts prior knowledge. We review work across these disciplines, identifying factors that may heighten, diminish, or have no impact on these adverse effects of repetition on belief. Specifically, we organize our discussion around variations in what information is repeated, to whom the information is repeated, how people interact with this repetition, and how people’s beliefs are measured. A key cross-disciplinary theme is that the most influential factor is how carefully or critically people process the false information. However, several open questions remain when comparing findings across different fields and approaches. We conclude by noting a need for more interdisciplinary work to help resolve these questions, as well as a need for more work in naturalistic settings so that we can better understand and combat the effects of repeated circulation of false and misleading information in society.
Management Accounting Practice in Nepalese Commercial Banks
Authors: Karki Chitra Bahadur
Published: August 2021

The paper aims to analyze the management accounting practice in Nepalese commercial banks. Primary data have been collected by using interview method and structured questionnaire. The accounting and audit department staff in the sample banks were served with questionnaires. The descriptive survey research has been utilized in this research. The study employed the simple percentage and simple average to analyze the research questions. A sample of six numbers Nepalese commercial banks has been considered with convenience sampling technique. The study foundthat various management accounting tools are in practice in Nepalese commercial banks and maximum Nepalese commercial banks use more than one management accounting tools.In addition, management accounting is important to Nepalese commercial banks’ management for planning, evaluating, controlling and decision making and there are various problems in practicing management accounting tools in Nepalese commercial banks, such as lack of expertise, lack of information about tools, lack of top management’s committee, accounting provisions of NRB, tax law compliances, high cost and so on.
The Impact of Trade Deficit in Nepalese Economy
Authors: Mansuri Jabed
Published: August 2021

This study aims to explore more information about the economic performance of Nepal and the impact on the economy caused by foreign trade. The trade deficit impacted directly on the financial performance of the country. It affected the GDP of the nation, supply side, interest rate, price of commodities and FDI. The article has discussed the relationship with the major trading partner of Nepal and other countries. Besides this, a quantitative research method was used in this research paper. Information in this article was collected from a secondary source of data. The reliability of this study depended on the reliability of secondary data. The analysis was based on a simple statistical tool. Concerning the methodology, it is based on exploratory data analysis. The comparison has been made in this paper with primary trading partner countries India, China and other countries. This study has found the deficient export performance of Nepal, which has created the problem of rapidly increasing trade deficit. Trade deficit became one of the major causes that lead the national economy to downturn side.
Factors Determining the Students’ Choice of Private Management College in Kathmandu
Authors: Awale Sushil
Published: August 2021

Educational service is one of the most lucrative businesses at present. Nepal is getting tremendous growth in education sector. College managers are not clear why student choose particular college. This study analyzes major factors that determine the students’ choice of Management College in Kathmandu. This study tries to test the effects of convenient location of the college, friends’ choice of college, advertisement, image, past performances, fun, fee, faculties, resource centers and physical environment on choice of college. This study finds image and physical environment of the college only affect significantly in choice of the college.
Dampak Akuisisi Terhadap Return Saham Perusahaan Pengakuisisi
Authors: Murtiningsih Ainin Afiati , Mulyanto Indro Herry
Published: August 2021

The announcement of acquisition made by a company may affect the stock price of the acquired company.
Representasi Ketidakadilan Gender dalam Film Surat Cinta untuk Kartini
Authors: Dewantara Jalu Rahman
Published: August 2021

Penelitia ini dilakukan karena di dalamnya berisi hal
Berita Kekerasan Seksual Anak Pada SKH Kompas
Authors: Kyuna Hiromi , Afifi Subhan
Published: August 2021

The news about sex abusement on child became one of most important topic in Indonesia
Respon Global Terhadap Dominasi Ekonomi China
Authors: Anggraini Melaty
Published: August 2021

The Resurgence of Economic China started from strategic Deng xiao ping Era,which is open reformation era and, the open policy becomes foster of the growth of economic China. Even though it needed a difficult long process for the growth of the economic system, china can prove and become a developing country which had label “Newly Industrialized Countries.” A Resurgence of Economic China caused the domination effect for countries surrounded, and suspicious for them so caused response from another country. Response who is got China more to anticipated way cause many countries think China will make expansion economic. For response that needs disruption mindset so every country didn’t scrape with issues economic and international trade how can more weaken position country which had a cooperationwith China in the global economic politic system. For that, the author invited readersfor an understanding of the way to responses resurgence of economic China to handle and can get benefit from the economic growth of China.
NILAI-NILAI AMERICAN CREED STUDI MENGENAI SISTEM KEPERCAYAAN BANGSA MAJEMUK AMERIKA
Authors: Hermawanto Ariesani , Anggraini Melaty
Published: August 2021

United States is a new nation and its inhabitants plural because the citizens mostly descendants of immigrants from around the world and specifictly from Europe which is made various culture that has own. The various cultures made American citizen created the new value of culture that’s had they own featured. Culture Value’s they used for facing various issues and becomes guidance for every single decision. The Culture Value’s is known American Creed, which is transformed become idea politic. Liberalism is a central tenet of American citizens’ ideology about independence and individual rights. The values of capitalism, democracy, individualism, and egalitarianism in the important position. The Americans have a shared belief known as the American Creed. This paper aims to discuss the values of the American people which are part of the American creed. The results of this paper show that the values of the national beliefs have significant role for the unity of America. Political ideals that unite the American people can coexist with diversity in social values and cultural.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL KOMUNIKASI DALAM PENGELOLAAN OBYEK WISATA
Authors: Puspitasari Chory , Prayudi Paryudi , Rochayanti Christina
Published: August 2021

The development of the Lava Tour Merapi tourism object is a special attraction for tourists, but in its management the regency tourism office faces obstacles from local residents who first managed the tourism object after the eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010. The research objective was to find the communication pattern of the Sleman Regency tourism office with local residents. tourism site. A qualitative approach, by conducting interviews, observation and data analysis. Groupthink Theory, which is a decision-making process that occurs in the manager of the Merapi Lava Tour and the Tourism Office. The results of this study indicate that the Tourism Office has maximally provided services, by not taking over tourism objects, instead the Tourism Office helps in collecting fees so that when there are things that are not desired, Jasa Raharja's insurance can apply when purchasing retribution tickets legally. The communication pattern carried out by the Tourism Office is indeed ineffective, because there is no clear flow between the Dinas and managers and community members.
KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN DITINJAU KUALITAS PRODUK, LABEL HALAL DAN BRAND IMAGE
Authors: Fajritami Khayrina Nurul , Utomo Hastho Joko Nur
Published: August 2021

Samyang instant noodles were once a highly sought after product and had reaped the pros and cons of being halal in Indonesia. This study is to analyze the effect of product quality and halal label on purchasing decisions through brand image variables. Students majoring in Business Administration who have consumed Samyang instant noodles are the population of this study. The research sample consisted of 67 respondents, collecting data using a questionnaire. Data analysis with descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistics (in this case Structural Equation Modeling using Smart PLS 3.0). The results of the study state that the halal label has a significant effect on brand image, has no significant effect on purchasing decisions, while product quality has a significant effect on brand image, has a significant effect on purchasing decisions and brand image has a significant effect on purchasing decisions. This study provides managerial implications in the form of the need for an integrated product planning policy that includes product quality, brand image and halal labeling.
“Clinical Teachers: Teaching Tips for the Busy Veterinary Team”: Reflections on the Development of a Multimodal Resource for Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses/ Technologists New to Clinical Teaching
Authors: Schull Daniel , King Eva , Clarke Patricia
Published: August 2021

Clinical practice-based training/work-integrated learning is an applied, social, and high-impact element of the veterinary curriculum. Within this context, students are learning on the job with clinician–educators who are carrying out their professional duties at the same time as supporting learning. To equip clinician–educators with role awareness and general teaching skills, it is recommended that all have access to basic teacher training. However, delivering this training can be challenging to organize and potentially costly when busy, time-poor clinician–educators are distributed across many geographical locations. This Teaching Tip shares our insights about developing and delivering a set of novel clinical teacher resources for veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technologists new to clinical teaching. The resources, underpinned by the principles of participatory design, integrate contemporary clinical educational theories with practical strategies and are interwoven with video clips capturing staff and student perspectives on key topics. While initially focused on creating just an online resource, we ultimately produced an A6 ring-bound booklet version and face-to-face workshops. In this article, we unpack considerations involved in committing to such a project and designing and creating the resources. We hope that this information may be of use to others when developing similar resources.
World Experience in Using Remote Forms of Employment: Advantages and Disadvantages
Authors: Ivanova Oksana Evgenevna , Mishustina Viktoriia Aleksandrovna
Published: August 2021

Remote forms of employment in modern conditions are in the sphere of close attention of both developed and developing countries. The article analyzes the consequences of the transfer of employees to remote work, considers the latest changes in the labor legislation of various countries related to remote employment. The problems of Russian labor law related to the regulation of remote work, as well as the reasons that led to the need to change labor legislation in terms of the use of non-standard forms of employment in Russia, are identified
The Level of Development of Crowdsourcing Activities: Russian and Foreign Experience
Authors: Ivanova Oksana Evgenevna , Khokhlacheva Evgeniia Valerevna
Published: August 2021

The article considers the world experience in the development of crowdsourcing, and makes a rating of the countries of the world according to the level of development of crowdsourcing. It is revealed that the large-scale application of crowdsourcing is hindered by the lack of elaboration of issues related to the implementation of crowdsourcing projects, the lack of state regulation of social and labor relations in the "employer-crowdsourcing" system, the lack of theoretical foundations and practical basis for conducting research in this area.
Successful Treatment of Prepouch Ileitis with Oral Mesalamine in Barnett Continent Ileal Reservoir
Authors: Shen Bo , Pokala Aditya Vishnu , Bin Ko Mabel Huai , Shen Bo
Published: August 2021

Barnett Continent Ileal Reservoir is rarely performed in patients with ulcerative colitis who require colectomy. Prepouch ileitis occasionally occurs in patients with ileal pouches. The role of oral mesalamine in the treatment of prepouch ileitis has not been established. We describe a case in which prepouch ileitis in Barnett Continent Ileal Reservoir was successfully treated with oral mesalamine. This is the first case in the literature showing that mesalamine is safe and effective in the treatment of prepouch ileitis in a patient with a continent ileostomy.
Perlite deposits of the Central Slovakia Volcanic Field (Western Carpathians): Geology and properties
Authors: Lexa Jaroslav , Varga Peter , Uhlík Peter , Koděra Peter , Biroň Adrián , Rajnoha Michal
Published: August 2021

Perlites in the Central Slovakia Volcanic Field are associated with with rhyolite dykes, cryptodomes, extrusive domes, coulées and volcanoclastic rocks of the Jastrabá Fm. (12.3–11.4 Ma). From numerous occurrences only the Lehôtka pod Brehmi (LPB) and Jastrabá (JST) represent deposits of economic interest. The LPB deposit exploits a pile of extruded hyaloclastite breccia composed of grey porous and dark dense fragments. The JST deposit exploits glassy rhyolite breccia composed of grey porous fragments associated with an extrusive dome/coulée. The perlites at both deposits are peraluminous, calc-alkaline of the high-K type, poor in phenocrysts (around 5 %) of plagioclase, biotite and minor amphibole (LPB) or sanidine/anorthoclase (JST). Glass at both deposits is silica rich (75.4–79.5 wt. % dry) with Al2O3, K2O and Na2O as other major constituents. It is inhomogeneous showing domains enriched in Na2O or K2O. Glass water content (3.0–6.0 wt. %) shows a weak positive correlation with its silica content and a negative correlation with its Na2O content. Perlites show porosities of 5–16 % (dark dense), 16–30 % (grey porous) and 30–44 % (pale grey ­pumiceous). Narrow stretched pores represent remnants after outgassing of ascending magma while open undeformed pores grew at a low pressure before quenching. The transformation of volcanic glass into perlite took place owing to the hydration by heated fluids of meteoric origin. The hydration was supported by a significant porosity with inter­connected pores and by sustained elevated temperature. Perlites at both deposits show a low content of tightly-bound water and a low Na/K ratio. These properties are responsible for their relatively low degree of expansion. On the other hand, due to the same reason, the perlites have a good mechanical stability.
Mengukur Keterampilan Berpikir Analitis Fisika saat Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Arsyad Arie Arma , Dewi Sartika
Published: August 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat keterampilan berpikir analitis peserta didik di SMA setelah diajar melalui pembelajaran online selama pandemic covid-19 di Makassar. Tes yang diberikan dalam bentuk pilihan ganda dengan jumlah soal 20 nomor konseptual. Jumlah peserta didik yang mengikuti tes ini sebanyak 864 orang. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan bahwa keterampilan berpikir analitis peserta didik rendah. Sehingga pada pembelajaran saat pandemic covid 19 tidak meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir analitis.
Kasangkapan sa Pagtatasa sa Karapatan ng mga Katutubo sa Konstitusyon
Authors: Cats-Baril Amanda
Published: August 2021

Ang Kasangakapan sa Pagtatasa sa Karapatan ng mga Katutubo sa Konstitusyon ay tumutulong sa mga gagamit upang pag-aralan ang isang konstitusyon mula sa pananaw ng mga karapatan ng mga katutubo. Paggamit ng isang serye ng mga katanungan, maikling paliwanag at halimbawang mga probisyon mula sa mga konstitusyon sa buong mundo, ang Kasangkapan sa Pagtatasa ay gumagabay sa mga gagamit nito sa pamamagitan ng teksto ng isang konstitusyon at pinapayagan ang sistematikong pagsusuri ng wika at mga probisyon ng isang tekstong konstitusyonal upang matasa kung gaano kasigla ang mga karapatan ng mga katutubo ay sinalamin rito. Ang isang konstitusyon ay nagpapahayag ng isang pananaw na sumasalamin sa mga halagahan at kasaysayan ng estado, pati na rin ang mga mithiing obhetibo para sa hinaharap. Bilang kataas-taasang batas ng estado, binibigyang kahulugan ng konstitusyon ang mga estruktura at institusyon nito, na kritikal na tinutukoy ang ugnayan sa pagitan ng mga mamamayan at gobyerno. Ang paglatag sa konstitusyunal na pagkilala at mga proteksyon na nakabatay sa mga karapatan para sa mga tiyak na pangkat, tulad ng mga katutubo, ay maaaring magbigay sa mga pangkat na ito ng pinahusay na proteksyon ng kanilang mga karapatan. Maaari itong maisulong sa pamamagitan ng paglalaan ng mga espesyalisadong institusyon at proseso upang mapalalim ang pagsasakatuparan ng mga karapatang iyon sa praktika.
Theory of digital economy
Authors: Shevtsov Yu.
Published: August 2021

The article discusses the basic provisions of the theory of the digital economy, synthesizing the practical experience of its formation in Russian society. The new content of commodity-money relations, the leading role of intangible assets in it, the objective nature of the monopoly of electronic money (the latter having lost a number of its specific functions), and the transformation of monetary institutions into diversified financial concerns are considered. 
The author substantiates the need to exclude individuals from taxation and to focus it on the fiscal accounting of intellectual, digital property and capital, in order to turn the budget into a financial instrument of redistribution of gross public product in favor of the disadvantaged. The concept of a two-tier economy is introduced, in which the class of intermediaries parasitizing on societal achievements is gradually eliminated.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN OBYEK WISATA DI TAMAN WISATA ALAM TELAGA WARNA
Authors: Juanda Meri , Lidiawati Ina , Rusli Abdul Rahman
Published: August 2021

TWA Telaga Warna is a Nature Conservation Area which is mainly intended for tourism and nature recreation. TWA Potential of Telaga Warna is not yet known with certainty, given its intangible nature and has recently experienced a decrease in the number of visitors. For this reason, it is necessary to know the potential and strategies for developing tourism objects in TWA Telaga Warna. The method used in this research is based on the analysis of the area of operation of the object of natural tourist attraction (ADO - ODTWA), the index of the feasibility of an object and the analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT). Based on the research, it was found that TWA Telaga Warna has potential tourism objects that are worth developing (77.55%) and the TWA Telaga Warna development strategy is the SO strategy, namely maximizing the strength (strength) owned and maximizing the opportunity (opportunity) by preserving the natural good flora. , fauna, natural beauty and water availability of TWA Telaga Warna are the satisfaction of visitors, making infrastructure so that visitors can enjoy natural panoramas and easy access to information, and making tour packages at TWA Telaga Warna in collaboration with the hotel.
Pengaruh Corporate Social Responsibility Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Dengan Profitabilitas Sebagai Variabel Moderating
Authors: Rohmawan Rival , Oktaviani Yeni , Yandri Pitri
Published: August 2021

This study aims to test the effect of CSR on firm value (stock price) with profitability as a moderating variable with quantitative approach on the 7 manufacturing companies listed in Indonesia stock Exchange (BEI) in the period from 2013 to 2019, so there are 49 observational data acquired. The sampling method using purposive sampling with the criteria that have been determined. Data analysis method used is the analysis of panel data regression with the aid of EViews 10. The results showed that CSR does not affect the Profitability of the proxies ROA can not strengthen the influence of CSR on stock price. Simultaneously, CSR and profitability as a moderating effect on stock prices.
Analisis Persiapan PT. Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah Al Makmur dalam Penerapan Good Corporate Governance
Authors: Putra Hendra , Zainuddin Zainuddin , Alimin Alimin
Published: August 2021

The aim is to analyze the preparation of PT. Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah  Al Makmur in implementing Good Corporate Governance (GCG) in the Awareness Building, GCG Assessment and Manual Building stages. The method used is descriptive qualitative, the data collection technique used by the writer is through interviews and documentation, Data processing was carried out by qualitative analysis then presented the data in a short narrative description, then analyzed and concluded. The Awareness Building stage has been done well, but it must be maximized more by providing education through seminars, workshops and group discussions sustainably. So that, all elements that involved have the same understanding and awareness of the importance of implementing GCG. For the GCG Assessment stage which carried out by the internal company is in accordance, but in determining the priority scale must pay attention to the internal conditions of the company. And for the Manual Building stage (preparation of guidelines) of PT. PT. Bank Pembiayaan Rakyat Syariah Al-Makmur has not completed the GCG
Pengelolaan Bank Sampah Dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Keluarga di Kelurahan Parteker Pamekasan
Authors: Rahayu Runik Puji , Alfian Nurul
Published: August 2021

Sampah merupakan salah satu permasalahan yang patut untuk diperhatikan. Volume peningkatan sampah sebanding dengan meningkatnya tingkat konsumsi manusia. Pemanfaatan sampah-sampah tersebut harus diprioritaskan sebelum terjadinya pencemaran lingkungan yang dapat mengganggu kesehatan dari masyarakat. Maka perlu adanya pengelolaan sampah, pengelolaan sampah memerlukan kegiatan yang sistematis, menyeluruh, dan berkesinambungan yang meliputi pengurangan dan penanganan sampah. salah satunya adalah melalui pembentukan Bank Sampah. Bank sampah merupakan tempat pengelolaan sampah yang menerapkan sistem 3R (reuse, reduce, dan recycle) dan

 

 

penyetoran sejumlah sampah kebadan yang dibentuk dan disepakati bersama masyarakat setempat untuk menampung sampah yang memiliki nilai ekonomi, ditabung sampai pada jumlah dan waktu tertentu, lalu ditukar dengan sejumlah uang Dengan diberdayakannnya bank Sampah di kelurahan parteker Pamekasan, maka akan membantu menyelesaikan dua permasalahan sekaligus, yaitu permasalahan sampah sekaligus memberikan manfaat ekonomi. Metode partisipasi digunakan dalam menyusun rencana dan tindakan pelaksanaannya. Kegiatan sosialisi Bank Sampah telah dijalankan dengan baik dan tanpa halangan. Sehingga Masyarakat yang hadir sangat antusias selamasosialisasi dan pelatihanyang berlangsung.Dalam.kegiatan ini diharapkan memiliki kesinambungan secara terus menerus, sehingga apa yang menjadi harapan bersama yakni terwujudnya daerah yang bersih, asri dan bebas sampah dapat terwujud, sehingga salah satu contohnya mampu mengurangi bencana banjir dan kesadaran masyarakat tidak lagi membuang sampah sembarangan seperti halnya membuang sampah di sungai atau diselokan-selokan.
Pelatihan Kewirausahaan Berbasis Teknologi: Pasar Online
Authors: Bunyamin Bunyamin , Munfaqiroh Siti , Sa’adah Lailatus , Rahmawati Rina , Pudjiastuti Widanarni , Lindananty Lindananty , Deccasari Dwi Danesti , Marli Marli , Sugiharto Didik Priyo , Arifin Zainul , Bagyo Yupono , Wiyarni Wiyarni , Sudjawoto Eko
Published: August 2021

Tujuan kegiatan ini  adalah agar pelaku usaha memiliki pengetahuan tentang aplikasi media promosi dan pemasaran online yang efektif bagi peningkatan penjualan produknya. Permasalahan yang dimiliki pelaku Usaha Kecil Mikro dan Menengah (UMKM) di Kelurahan Mojolangu Kecamatan Lowokwaru Kota Malang yaitu masih menjalankan usahanya dengan sistem tradisional, dan belum memiliki pengetahuan memadai tentang pemasaran secara online serta belum memiliki ketrampilan yang memadai dalam menggunakan media sosial berbasis web. Metode pendekatannya adalah berupa pelatihan kewirausahaan berbasis teknologi pasar online. Hasil pengembangan dan evaluasi kegiatan dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan dalam hal pemanfaatan media berbasis web dengan terwujudnya pasar online sebagai sarana kegiatan promosi dan pemasaran produk mereka.
Pengemasan dan Labeling Produk Untuk Peningkatan Pendapatan Pelaku Usaha Krupuk Ikan Di Desa Lumpur Kabupaten Gresik
Authors: Mufarokhah Nur , Choiri Choiri , Khasanah Nur Fikriyatul
Published: August 2021

Desa Lumpur adalah salah desa yang ada di kabupaten Gresik. Desa ini terletak di pesisir  kabupaten Gresik yang merupakan daerah penghasil ikan..  Tujuan dilakukan pengabdian ini  adalah memberikan pendampingan dan pelatihan mengenai strategi pemasaran, khususnya dalam hal pengemasan dan membuat label dikemasan produk serta pelatihan menyusun pembukuan yang rapi dan baik, sehingga mitra mengetahui dengan benar berapa keuntungan yang didapat. Selain itu, tujuan dilakukan pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat mengubah sikap dan perilaku ibu-ibu nelayan menjadi manusia yang kreatif, terbuka dan mampu berbicara di depan umum, serta  memberikan informasi, teknologi dan penerapannya dengan harapan dapat meningkatkan produktivitas produk dan meningkatkan pendapatan keluarga. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh ibu-ibu pelaku usaha pembuat krupuk ikan yang berlokasi di sekitar TPI (Tempat Pelelangan Ikan) desa Lumpur sebanyak 25 orang. Adapun pellatihan yang diberikan kepada mitra selaku pelaku usaha adalah (1) pelatihan pengemasan produk dan pemberian label (2) pelatihan pembukuan sederhana. Tanggapan mitra terhadap hasil pelatihan adalah 45% mitra mengatakan sangat memahami, 40% mitra cukup paham dan 15% mitra belum paham. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan itu dibutuhkan oleh mitra untuk mengembangkan usahanya, meskipun ada mitra yang belum dapat memahami karena latar belakang dari pendidikan mitra atau pelaku usaha
Engagement Desa Kebontunggul : Menuju Desa Brilian Berkonsep Digitalisasi Badan Usaha Milik Desa (E-Bumdes)
Authors: Puspitorini Pipit Sari , Arisandi Rachman Sidharta , Siandi Siandi
Published: August 2021

Isu pokok tentang Desa BRILian yang dicanangkan oleh Bank Rakyat Indonesia tahun 2020 dan Desa Kebontunggul sebagai peserta Batch pertama dalam kompetisi tersebut, telah menginspirasi penulis untuk mendampingi BUMDes karena desa tersebut mempunyai potensi sumber daya alam. Tujuannya adalah mengoptimalkan pengelolaan unit BUMDes Gajah Mada menuju Desa BRILian dengan konsep digitalisasi. Metode yang digunakan menggunakan pendekatan manajemen strategi yang terdiri dari (1). Need assessment, melakukan observasi dan wawancara dengan pihak pengelola BUMDes, (2). Perencanaan strategi,  terdiri  strategi (a). Intensif (integrasi horizontal dan diversifikasi konsentrik  dan (b). diversifikasi (penetrasi dan pengembangan pasar), (3). Teknologi digitalisasi berfungsi untuk memperluas pemasaran area wisata Lembah Mbencireng, (4). Menjadi BUMDes Mandiri dan meraih Desa BRILian. Hasil dalam mengembangkan manajemen strategi yaitu berkolaborasi mengembangkan manajemen kepemilikan dengan pihak ketiga, menerapkan konsep wisata eco farming dengan fasilitas homestay dan bersepeda serta mengembangkan web BUMDes dengan digitalisasi pada strategi penetrasi dan pengembangan pasar. Pendampingan ini akan mempunyai implikasi secara signifikan terhadap mitra kedepan.
The value of superb microvascular imaging (SMI) scoring assignment method in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules by conventional ultrasound
Authors: Zhao Wei , Lu Ruigang , Yin Li , Guo Ruijun
Published: August 2021

PURPOSE:

To explore the application value of SMI scoring assignment method combined with 2017 American College of Radiology (ACR) Thyroid Imaging, Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules.

METHODS:

According to the 2017 ACR TI-RADS classification, the enrolled nodules were divided into 3 points group, 4 points group, 5 points group, 6 points group and≥7 points group. The nodules were assigned scores according to the echocity of the nodules and the microvessels detected by SMI and their distribution patterns based on ACR TI-RADS. Accompany with the scores increased or decreased after assignment, the thyroid nodules were re-grouped.

RESULTS:

The AUC after the scores assignment is better than before (Z = 3.881, P < 0.001). The specificity, positive predictive value and accuracy after score assigned are better than those of before (Z = 8.323, P < 0.001; Z = 8.619, P < 0.001; Z = 5.345, P < 0.001), there is no statistical difference in sensitivity before and after score assigned (Z = –0.513, P = 0.60), and the negative predictive value before assigned score is better than that of after (Z = –3.826, P < 0.001).

CONCLUSION:

The diagnostic efficacy after scoring was better than that of before.
Enhancement of email spam detection using improved deep learning algorithms for cyber security
Authors: Samarthrao Kadam Vikas , Rohokale Vandana M.
Published: August 2021

Email has sustained to be an essential part of our lives and as a means for better communication on the internet. The challenge pertains to the spam emails residing a large amount of space and bandwidth. The defect of state-of-the-art spam filtering methods like misclassification of genuine emails as spam (false positives) is the rising challenge to the internet world. Depending on the classification techniques, literature provides various algorithms for the classification of email spam. This paper tactics to develop a novel spam detection model for improved cybersecurity. The proposed model involves several phases like dataset acquisition, feature extraction, optimal feature selection, and detection. Initially, the benchmark dataset of email is collected that involves both text and image datasets. Next, the feature extraction is performed using two sets of features like text features and visual features. In the text features, Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) is extracted. For the visual features, color correlogram and Gray-Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) are determined. Since the length of the extracted feature vector seems to the long, the optimal feature selection process is done. The optimal feature selection is performed by a new meta-heuristic algorithm called Fitness Oriented Levy Improvement-based Dragonfly Algorithm (FLI-DA). Once the optimal features are selected, the detection is performed by the hybrid learning technique that is composed of two deep learning approaches named Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). For improving the performance of existing deep learning approaches, the number of hidden neurons of RNN and CNN is optimized by the same FLI-DA. Finally, the optimized hybrid learning technique having CNN and RNN classifies the data into spam and ham. The experimental outcomes show the ability of the proposed method to perform the spam email classification based on improved deep learning.
Abnormal Spinal Cord Myelination due to Oligodendrocyte Dysfunction in a Model of Huntington’s Disease
Authors: Ferrari Bardile Costanza , Sidik Harwin , Quek Reynard , Yusof Nur Amirah Binte Mohammad , Garcia-Miralles Marta , Pouladi Mahmoud A.
Published: August 2021

Background:

The relative contribution of grey matter (GM) and white matter (WM) degeneration to the progressive brain atrophy in Huntington’s disease (HD) has been well studied. The pathology of the spinal cord in HD is comparatively less well documented.

Objective:

We aim to characterize spinal cord WM abnormalities in a mouse model of HD and evaluate whether selective removal of mutant huntingtin (mHTT) from oligodendroglia rescues these deficits.

Methods:

Histological assessments were used to determine the area of GM and WM in the spinal cord of 12-month-old BACHD mice, while electron microscopy was used to analyze myelin fibers in the cervical area of the spinal cord. To investigate the impact of inactivation of mHTT in oligodendroglia on these measures, we used the previously described BACHDxNG2Cre mouse line where mHTT is specifically reduced in oligodendrocyte progenitor cells.

Results:

We show that spinal GM and WM areas are significantly atrophied in HD mice compared to wild-type controls. We further demonstrate that specific reduction of mHTT in oligodendroglial cells rescues the atrophy of spinal cord WM, but not GM, observed in HD mice. Inactivation of mHTT in oligodendroglia had no effect on the density of oligodendroglial cells but enhanced the expression of myelin-related proteins in the spinal cord.

Conclusion:

Our findings demonstrate that the myelination abnormalities observed in brain WM structures in HD extend to the spinal cord and suggest that specific expression of mHTT in oligodendrocytes contributes to such abnormalities.
The Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC)
Authors: Sen Mitali , Azar Derek
Published: August 2021

Identifying strengths and limitations is crucial to building the statistical capacity of a national statistical office (NSO). The Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC), developed by the U.S. Census Bureau, offers an efficient solution for statistical capacity assessments because it allows for one or two administrator(s) – who need not necessarily be expert in all census and survey operations – to obtain a comprehensive and objective picture of household-based census and survey operations at an NSO. Administering the TASC is cost effective and the results are widely accepted because of its participatory nature, making it an invaluable instrument for assessing an NSOs readiness to conduct surveys and censuses. Results from the TASC are used to target training to build statistical capacity. This paper describes the foundational framework, modality of measurement, strengths, and limitations of the TASC.
Developing a future pipeline of applied social researchers through experiential learning: The case of a data fellows programme
Authors: Carter Jackie
Published: August 2021

This paper presents an innovative model for developing data and statistical literacy in the undergraduate population through an experiential learning model developed in the UK. The national Q-Step (Quantitative Step change) programme (2013–2021) aimed to (i) create a step change in teaching undergraduate social science students quantitative research skills, and (ii) develop a talent pipeline for future careers in applied social research. We focus on a model developed at the University of Manchester, which has created paid work placement projects in industry, for students to practise their data and statistical skills in the workplace. We call these students data fellows. Our findings have informed the development of the undergraduate curriculum and enabled reflection on the skills and software that we teach. Data fellows are graduating into careers in fields that would previously have been difficult to enter without a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) degree. 70% of data fellows to date are female, with 25% from disadvantaged backgrounds or under-represented groups. Hence the programme also addresses equality and diversity. The paper documents some of the successes and challenges of the programme and shares insight into non-STEM pipelines into social research careers that require data and statistical literacy, A major advantage of our approach is the development of hybrid data analysts, who are able to bring social science subject expertise to their research as well as data and statistical skills. Focusing on the value of experiential learning to develop quantitative research skills in professional environments, we provoke a discussion about how this activity could not only be sustained but also scaled up.
Impact of Fluid Resuscitation Regimes in Relative Risk of Mortality in Burned Patients
Authors: Faskaj Besnik , Belba Monika
Published: August 2021

Background; Some studies have supported the opinion that patients who get greater volumes of resuscitation fluids are at a higher chance of edema, complications, and probably bad outcomes. In the results of the International Society of Burn Injuries approximately half (49.5%) added colloid before 24h.

This study aims to analyze the relative risk for mortality comparing resuscitation in the first 24 hours with Parkland and resuscitation with the use of Colloids. 

Material and Methods; This was an observational prospective cohort study conducted in the Service of Burns of the University Hospital Centre "Mother Teresa" in Tirana (UHCT), Albania. The study includes adult patients with critical burns > 40% TBSA, hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit of the service during the period 2014 to 2019. Resuscitation in the first 24 hours is done with Ringer Lactate according to Parkland and with Ringer Lactate with the addition of colloids after 12 hours.

Results; The data for organ dysfunction and organ insufficiency were the same in the two groups without statistical significance. Mortality in the RL group was 48% (24 deaths of 50 patients) while in the RL + Colloid rehydrated group was 46% (23 deaths of 50 patients). Patients which have 40-60% burns and are rehydrated with RL + Colloids have a risk of death 0.4 times less than those rehydrated with RL.

Conclusions; Resuscitation with Ringer lactate and Colloids in the first 24 hours of thermal damage is a rehydration alternative for the treatment of burn shock. This therapy especially helps patients with major burns > 40% TBSA who during rehydration require large amounts of fluids and are associated with severe plasma hypoalbuminemia. Number Need to Treat (NNT benefit) is 10 so 1 in 10 patients can benefit in lowering the risk of death with RL + Colloid rehydration.
Some epidemiological data about Stomach Cancer in Kosovo.
Authors: Vishi Imri , Dogjani Agron , Gjata Arben , Haxhirexha Kastriot , Bendo Hysni
Published: August 2021

Despite the continuing decline in incidence, stomach cancer remains one of the most common and deadly neoplasms in the world [1]. According to the literature, stomach cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, ranking third after lung cancer and colorectal in global cancer mortality. About 1 in 12 neoplasm deaths can be attributed to stomach cancer, which has 5 times the highest incidence among all cancers, and over one million new cases of stomach cancer are diagnosed each year worldwide.[2]

Our objectives were: Evidence and detailed statistical description of demographic, diagnostic, clinical, pathological data of stomach cancer patients are included in this study were hospitalized in two clinical surgery medical centers in the period from January 2009 to January 2019, in University Clinical Center in Prishtina-Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital in Ferizaj-Department of Surgery.

Material and methods; The study included 115 patients who met the criteria, and the Study variables were obtained from clinical record data that include: Gender (Male, Female); Age; Clinic of the disease: (indigestion Weakness, Weight loss, anorexia, Melena, Abdominal pain, Epigastric pain, Vomiting…); Tumor stage, histopathologic and lesion type...

Conclusion; Stomach cancer affects both sexes with a preference of men with a ratio of 1.4: 1 (M; F). The most affected age group is 51-70 years which includes about 61.3% of patients. Depending on the localization of gastric cancer, the most affected part of our study was the body of the stomach (46%), the antral part 38%, the cardia part with 15.7%. Typical symptoms in our patients included; Indigestion 46 (40%); Loss of appetite 41 (35.6%); Abdominal pain 70(60.8%); Nausea/ vomiting 35( 30.4%); Postprandial pain 39 (33.9%); Weight loss 56 (48.6%); Melena 19 (16.5%)...
Complications of laser Dermatologic Treatments
Authors: Filaj Vladimir , Kola Erisa , Kola Ina
Published: August 2021

Over the past three decades, the indications for the use of lasers have increased dramatically. Combined with the interest paid by the media, the volume of laser procedures has progressively increased, as has the number of complications arising from their use.

Knowing the principles behind laser surgery can help minimize the potential for complications; however, as with all surgical procedures, in addition to excellent surgical results, undesirable results are inevitable.

Laser technologies have evolved effectively these past decades with a broader spectrum of clinical applications accompanied by improved outcomes. Cutaneous lasers and lights are considered safe interventions with an associated rapid healing time. Post-treatment consequences are usually mild and spontaneously resolving, with erythema and edema lasting hours to days. More troublesome while less common adverse events include urticaria, erosions, blistering, infection, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, burns and delayed re-epithelialization [2]. We present some clinical cases with some serious adverse effects of the laser treatments in women and men. There are some treatment options on how to reduce the complications or manage them without long term sequelae, however the clinical experience of the laser operator and the accurate device used influences the safety and the outcomes of the treatment.