bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Sobre el mito del amor romántico. Amores cinematográficos y educación
Authors: Pascual Fernández Alicia 
Published: June 2021

En este trabajo se analiza la conceptualización teórica, social y afectiva del amor en la cultura occidental. Una construcción social y cultural que ha influido en la educación y vida de las mujeres a lo largo de la historia. La idea occidental del “amor romántico” ha servido a los distintos poderes para perpetuar un sistema social patriarcal que promueve la desigualdad entre hombres y mujeres. Unas formas de amar que se aprenden desde los núcleos familiares, grupos de pares y productos culturales. Así, analizamos el mito del amor romántico patriarcal desde textos y lecturas feministas para comprender el porqué de su origen y, en especial, su continuidad en el presente. El amor romántico es uno de los ejes temáticos centrales de muchos productos culturales, desde la literatura al cine, generando discursos con gran impacto en la construcción de la subjetividad e identidad de las personas. Siendo la adolescencia una época difícil en la que los grupos de pares y la presión social tienen gran impacto en la construcción de la identidad, dentro de la Educación sexual y afectiva, el cine se puede convertir en un aliado. Un aliado en la formación de unos estudiantes más libres y críticos.
Sexual Risk Behavior among Youths of Nepal: Further analysis of Nepal Demographic Health Survey
Authors: Kakchapati Sampurna , Oli Sumina , Bhandari Dikshika 
Published: June 2021

Background: The period of youth is the time of major physical changes in the body that precedes psychosocial maturity. The curious mind of youths predisposes them to practice sexual risk behaviors. The aim of this study is to identify the sexual risk behavior and factors associated with sexual behaviors among youths of Nepal.
Methodology: This was a retrospective analysis of 6524 youths aged 15-24 years using data obtained from the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey for the year 2016. The outcome was sexual behaviors and the determinants were socio-demographic characteristics and smoking. Statistical analysis was done using chi-square tests to assess statistically significant associations between determinants and outcome. In order to identify the most important determinants with the outcome, significant predictors in the univariate analysis were then included in logistic regression.
Results: The prevalence of premarital sex among the youths was 5.2%, nearly half of them were sexually active and 5.5% had multiple sex partners. Variables that were significantly associated with premarital sex in the presence of other variables included male gender (AOR=6.3,95% CI=4.3,13.2) and smoker (AOR=2.4, 95%CI=1.8,3.16). Variables that were significantly associated with recent sexual activity in the presence of other variables included female gender (AOR=1.36,95%CI=1.18,1.58), age group (AOR=8.3,95% CI= 7.3,9.3), rural residence (AOR=1.4, 95% CI=1.26,1.62), illiterate youths (AOR=4.34,95% CI=3.27,5.76), poor wealth index (AOR=0.6, 95% CI=0.5,0.68) and smoker (AOR=3.38,95% CI=2.57,4.46). Variables that were significantly associated with multiple sexual partners in the presence of other variables included male gender (AOR=5.5, 95% CI=2.58,7.05) and smoker (AOR=2.2,95% CI=1.6,3.05).
Conclusion: The male and smoker youths were more likely to practice all forms of sexual risk behaviors. This study recommends the need for further studies to understand the factors responsible for sexual risk behavior among youths. Furthermore, it is imperative to provide comprehensive sexuality education for youths.
Association of CYP27B1 Polymorphism and Vitamin D Levels with Multiple Sclerosis Development in Lebanese Population of Bekaa Region: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Braidy Sumaia , Matar Alaa , Borjac Jamilah 
Published: June 2021

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Interaction between genetic and environmental factors guides the development of the disease. Among environmental factors, vitamin D deficiency is shown to increase the risk of MS development. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in cytochrome P450 family 27 subfamily B (CYP27B1) gene that encodes the rate-limiting enzyme involved in vitamin D metabolism, were shown to be correlated with MS. We aimed at investigating the association of CYP27B1 gene polymorphisms and vitamin D level with MS development in a sample of Lebanese MS patients living in the Bekaa region. Enrolled MS patients and controls were age and gender matched. Genotyping was performed by sequencing the amplified CYP27B1 PCR products. Vitamin D levels were measured using a VIDAS® 25 OH Vitamin D total assay based on enzyme linked fluorescent assay (ELFA). Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for statistical analysis. A significant association was shown between vitamin D deficiency and MS without any association between CYP27B1 studied SNPs and the disease. We confirmed that vitamin D deficiency was associated with MS with no implication of the studied SNPs of CYP27B1 gene with disease susceptibility among the Lebanese MS patients living in the Bekaa region.
Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions in Managing Interracial Interactions in a Multicultural setting: A Case study of Five Malaysian Secondary Schools in Klang Valley
Authors: Othman Azam , Sheikh Ahmad Ismail , Abdul Rahman Hamidon , Fhaizal Shabu Shahrul 
Published: June 2021

The multicultural school environment at the Malaysian national schools presents a number of issues and challenges for the in-service teachers. This study investigated the experiences of 16 teachers in five selected national type schools in Klang Valley. Through a series of semi-structured interviews, responses from the teachers provided insights to the multiculturalism school environment in a multiracial society such as Malaysia. The findings of this study revealed that low proficiency of the national language among non-Malay students, inadequate multicultural trainings for teachers, and lack of programmes and initiatives that promote unity in a multicultural environment are among the major hurdles faced by teachers. The implications of the findings and recommendations from the teachers on ways to improve the multicultural environment in schools are also presented.

Abstrak

Persekitaran sekolah kebangsaan yang majmuk budaya di Malaysia menampilkan beberapa isu dan cabaran bagi guru-guru dalam perkhidmatan. Kajian ini menyelidik pengalaman 16 orang guru daripada lima buah sekolah jenis kebangsaan yang dipilih di sekitar Lembah Klang. Respons daripada para guru melalui satu siri temubual separa berstruktur, memberi maklumat lebih dalam tentang persekitaran sekolah majmuk budaya dalam masyarakat majmuk seperti Malaysia. Hasil kajian mendapati penguasaan Bahasa kebangsaan yang rendah dalam kalangan pelajar bukan Melayu, kekurangan latihan tentang kemajmukan budaya dalam kalangan guru dan kekurangan program dan inisiatif bagi memajukan perpaduan kaum dalam persekitaran majmuk budaya merupakan beberapa halangan utama yang dihadapi oleh guru. Kertas ini turut membentangkan implikasi bagi dapatan kajian dan mengesyorkan beberapa saranan daripada para guru tentang cara untuk menambahbaik persekitaran majmuk budaya di sekolah.
Kata kunci: pendidikan majmuk budaya; kemajmukan budaya di Malaysia; sekolah di Malaysia; pengalaman guru tentang kepelbagaian bangsa.
Pengukuran Nilai Grounding Terbaik Pada Kondisi Tanah Berbeda
Authors: Arifin Jaenal 
Published: June 2021

Sistem pentanahan atau grounding yang baik diharapkan dapat melindungi perangkat elektronika, baik secara langsung ataupun secara tidak langsung jika terjadi sambaran petir saat terjadi hujan. Karakteristik dan kondisi tanah merupakan salah satu faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi nilai pentanahan atau grounding. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan kegiatan pengukuran pentanahan atau grounding pada kondisi tanah berbeda, yaitu pada kondisi tanah berair atau tanah liat, tanah kering, tanah berbatu, tanah pasir dan tanah rawa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui besarnya tahanan pentanahan atau grounding. Metode pengukuran menggunakan tiga titik (three point methode) dan empat titik (four electrode methode) dengan menancapkan elektroda batang ke dalam tanah. Nilai resistansi tahanan yang tertampil pada alat ukur (Earth Resistance Tester) akan semakin kecil jika penanaman elektroda ditanam lebih dalam dan adanya penambahan batang elektroda, serta jarak antar elektroda diatur 5 sampai 10 meter.
Perancangan Lapis Pondasi Agregat Tanpa Penutup Aspal Pada Gradasi Batas Tengah Dengan Menggunakan Clay Stone
Authors: Norhadi Ahmad , Fauzi H. Muhammad , Marzuki Akhmad , Zuraida Zuraida 
Published: June 2021

“Lapis Pondasi Agregat tanpa penutup aspal” is a strong layer structure because it receives a direct load of vehicles above the surface. In general, the making of access roads for mining sites does not use pavement with asphalt. One of the materials for mining pavement generally uses the mine's surface excavation using a clay stone as an addition to a mixture or filler for the aggregate layer structure. Clay stone is a sedimentary rock that is strong if it is in the soil and will become soft when submerged in water. “Lapis Pondasi Agregat tanpa penutup aspal” is dominated by fine particles which is a maximum diameter of 19 mm making it difficult to adjust the gradation composition. So to get the ideal gradation of “Lapis Pondasi Agregat tanpa penutup aspal” composition, it is necessary to do Research on “Lapis Pondasi Agregat tanpa penutup aspal” on Middle Border Gradations Using Clay Stone". The purpose of this study was to determine the value of the mixture composition between clay stone and broken stone, the value of PI content (plastic index) and CBR value
“Lapis Pondasi Agregat tanpa penutup aspal” must meet the requirements of material properties in accordance with the General Revised 3rd Edition of Bina Marga specifications, the gradation consists of material passed the filter ¾, maximum liquid limit value of 35%, minimum plasticity index value of 4% and maximum 15 %, clumps of clay and fragile granules of at least 0% and a maximum of 5%, coarse aggregate abrasion is a maximum of 40% and has a minimum CBR (California Bearing Ratio) value of 60%.
From the results of this study, it can be seen the mixture composition between clay stone and stone, PI value (plastic index) and CBR value from the gradation of the middle boundary of the “Lapis Pondasi Agregat tanpa penutup aspal”. The composition of the mixture of clay stone and aggregate rock broke on the middle boundary gradation, ie 1-2% broken stone by 20%, 1-1 broken stone by 33%, stone ash by 35%, and clay stone by 12%. Based on the results of the examination of the liquid limit and plastic limit, the Plastic Index (PI) value of the clay stone was 35.696% and for the combination of the mixture of broken stone with an additional 12% clay stone was 13.941%. Based on the results of laboratory density and CBR examinations, it was found that the design CBR value of broken stone aggregate was 73%, the clay stone was 1,150% and for the combination of clay stone and aggregate rock was broken by 64%.
KUALITAS LAPIS PONDASI ATAS KELAS A DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MATERIAL BERASAL DARI KUARI BENTOK DAN AWANG BANGKAL SUATU STUDI KASUS
Authors: Rozi Fathur , Sukmawan Fajar 
Published: June 2021

Uji Kualitas Material untuk pekerjaan Lapisan Pondasi Agregat Kelas A pada penulisan ini bermaksud untuk melakukan pengujian awal terhadap kualitas material Lapis Pondasi pada tumpukan material di stockpile pelaksanaan pekerjaan perkerasan jalan yang akan digelar di jalan Hercules Kecamatan Landasan Ulin Banjarbaru. Material yang diuji berasal dari kuari Bentok dan material dari kuari Awang Bangkal dengan tujuan ingin mengetahui apakah produk Lapis Pondasi Agregat yang dihasilkan dari kedua sumber material ini dapat memenuhi dan berkesesuaian dengan syarat standard spesifikasi Bina Marga. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengujian ini yakni dengan mengambil sampel material dari lapangan yang kemudian dilakukan pengujian di Laboratorium Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin, dengan mengacu pada metode pengujian Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI).
Dari hasil pemeriksaan dengan menggunakan material asal Bentok diperoleh nilai Berat Jenis Agregat Halus 2.594, Berat Jenis Agregat Kasar 2.663, Abrasi 30.38% berat volume kering maksimum gabungan 2.178 gr/cm3 dan CBR Rendaman 4 hari 91%. Adapun hasil pemeriksaan dengan menggunakan material asal Awang Bangkal diperoleh nilai Berat Jenis Agregat Halus 2.611, Berat Jenis Agregat Kasar 2.6719, Abrasi 32.12% berat volume kering maksimum gabungan 2.178 gr/cm3 dan CBR Rendaman 65 %. Syarat spesifikasi Bina Marga, CBR rencana minimum untuk Lapis Pondasi Agregat Kelas A adalah 90% dan nilai abrasi minimum adalah 40 %.
Model Kajian Implementasi Sistem Informasi Penelitian Dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin
Authors: Rozaq Abdul , Hardinto Raden Kelik , Sholihin Fuad 
Published: June 2021

Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (P3M) POLIBAN merupakan sebuah Pusat yang memiliki tugas dan fungsi mefasilitasi kegiatan penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilaksanakan oleh dosen di lingkungan Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin. Mulai tahun 2018 data penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat pengelolaan dengan mengembangkan Sistem Informasi penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (SIPMA). Pengelolaan data tersebut dimulai dari menentukan skema yang akan diberikan pendanaan yang di dalamnya sudah dijelaskan mulai dari ruang lingkup penelitian, jadwal pengajuan proposal, review proposal sampai dengan pelaksanaan dan pelaporan. Sedangkan untuk melihat tingkat keberhasilan implementasi SIPMA, P3M Poliban belum melakukan evaluasi implementasi SIPMA tersebut.
Berdasarkan permasalahan di atas, maka P3M Poliban membutuhkan sebuah kajian implementasi SIPMA, sehingga dapat diketahui tingkat keberhasilan dan kepuasan pengguna SIPMA. Penelitian ini menyebarkan alat ukur berupa kuesioner kepada pengguna SIPMA. Dimana dalam proses analisisnya digunakan kerangka kerja penerapan Partial Least Square (PLS) di dalam SEM yang merupakan sebuah model statistik yang memberikan perkiraan perhitungan dari kekuatan hubungan hipotesis di antara variabel dalam sebuah model teoritis.
Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa Kualitas Sistem berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Pengguna dengan T-statistik sebesar 3,107 (> 1,96). Kualitas Informasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Pengguna dengan T-statistik sebesar 2,215 (> 1,96). Kualitas Pelayanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Pengguna dengan T-statistik sebesar 2,909 (> 1,96). Kepuasan Pengguna berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Dampak Individual dengan T-statistik sebesar 15,652 (> 1,96). Dampak Individual berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Dampak Organisasi dengan T-statistik sebesar 10,410 (> 1,96).
EFFECT OF AGE AND SEX ON MORPHOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS OF SAHELIAN GOATS IN FASKARI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KATSINA STATE
Authors: Aliyu A. M. , Rotimi E. A. , Galadima N. M. 
Published: June 2021

This research was conducted to determine the effect of age and sex on morphometric measurements and estimate correlation between body weights and morphological traits of Sahelian goat in Faskari Local Government Area, Katsina state. Experimental animals aged from 1-5 years were used for this study and were identified using physical appraisal. Physically healthy of both sexes and non-pregnant goats were sampled. The pairs of permanent incisors in the dentition of the goat were used to determine age, body weight by using bathroom weighing scale (kg), linear measurements using flexible tailor’s measuring tape and sex using physical observations. The results obtained, showed that age had significant (P<0.05) effects on RH, EL, HoL and TL, non-significant (P˃ 0.05) effect was found on BW, NL and BL. Sex had significant effect on BW, BL, HG and HoL and non- significant effect (P˃ 0.05) was found on RH, EL, TL and NL. Correlation coefficient between body weight and linear measurement shows that BW was highly correlated (P<0.01) with BL, HG and NL. BW was slightly correlated with RH and it was negatively correlated EL and HoL.
Pulmonary and intranasal delivery of thymoquinone-loaded nanoparticles for Mucormycosis & Covid-19
Authors: Sommer Andrei , Försterling Horst-Dieter , Naber Kurt , Pitchappan Ramasamy 
Published: June 2021

<img src=” https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.scholastica/article/24963/large/prnano_682021ga.jpg?1624303365”> India is currently reporting a massive increase of mucormycosis infection among Covid-19 patients. The opportunistic black fungus infection affects the lungs and the brain. Depending on the infected organs, morbidity and mortality rates are between 50% and 100%. To save patients’ life, it is frequently necessary to remove jaws and eyes. The drug of the first choice for the treatment of mucormycosis in the subcontinent is amphotericin B. There are two problems with amphotericin B: First, it is currently not available in many pharmacies in India, and second, its effect is restricted by its limited passage across the blood-brain barrier. Recently, it was shown that thymol is highly effective against Rhizopus oryzea, the fungus causing 70% of mucormycosis. In contrast to amphotericin B, which in the case of mucormycosis is administered intravenously, thymol can reach the lungs via inhalation and the brain via the nose-to-brain route. Importantly, thymoquinone (TQ) has all the relevant biological properties of thymol and has already been successfully used to treat Covid-19, as demonstrated in clinical studies. In addition to the action spectrum of thymol, TQ can act as a reactive oxygen species and oxidize pathogens upon contact, thereby recommending itself for both treatment of Covid-19 and infections with the black fungus. For maximum efficacy, comprising biodistribution, bioavailability, and drug functionality, we describe innovative strategies based on nanomedicines for targeted delivery of TQ to the lungs and intranasal delivery to the brain, bypassing the blood-brain barrier. After these promising strategies as the next step, a clinical study for proof of concept should be initiated.
Association Between the Concentration and Rangeability of Cystatin C and Mortality of COVID-19 Patients With or Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Yang Lei , Xu Dou , Tan Yiqing , Li Bolin , Zhu Dan , Wang Jingbo , Sun Hui , Liu Xinglong , Zheng Xiaopu , Zhu Ling , Li Zhongyu 
Published: June 2021

BackgroundWe investigated if the concentration and “rangeability” of cystatin C (CysC) influenced the prognosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients suffering from, or not suffering from, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).MethodsA total of 675 T2DM patients and 572 non-T2DM patients were divided into “low” and “high” CysC groups and low and high CysC-rangeability groups according to serum CysC level and range of change of CysC level, respectively. Demographic characteristics, clinical data, and laboratory results of the four groups were analyzed.ResultsCOVID-19 patients with a high level and rangeability of CysC had more organ damage and a higher risk of death compared with those with a low level or low rangeability of CysC. Patients with a higher level and rangeability of CysC had more blood lymphocytes and higher levels of C-reactive protein, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase. After adjustment for possible confounders, multivariate analysis revealed that CysC &gt;0.93 mg/dL was significantly associated with the risk of heart failure (OR = 2.231, 95% CI: 1.125–5.312) and all-cause death (2.694, 1.161–6.252). CysC rangeability &gt;0 was significantly associated with all-cause death (OR = 4.217, 95% CI: 1.953–9.106). These associations were stronger in patients suffering from T2DM than in those not suffering from T2DM.ConclusionsThe level and rangeability of CysC may influence the prognosis of COVID-19. Special care and appropriate intervention should be undertaken in COVID-19 patients with an increased CysC level during hospitalization and follow-up, especially for those with T2DM.
Low-Cost Single Chamber MFC Integrated With Novel Lignin-Based Carbon Fiber Felt Bioanode for Treatment of Recalcitrant Azo Dye
Authors: Fatima Masoom , Kiros Yohannes , Farooq Robina , Lindström Rakel W. 
Published: June 2021

A flow through anaerobic microbial fuel cell (MFC) was designed and optimized for efficient treatment of recalcitrant textile wastewater. The membrane-less MFC was first time fabricated with a unique combination of electrodes, a novel bioanode of synthesized lignin-based electrospun carbon fiber supporting a biofilm ofGeobacter sulfurreducensfor acetate oxidation and an air-breathing cathode, consisting of a pyrolyzed macrocycle catalyst mixture on carbon bonded by polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The effects of different organic loadings of acetate along with Acid Orange (AO5), operation time and ionic strength of auxiliary salts (conductivity enhancers) were investigated and responses in terms of polarization and degradation were studied. In addition, the decomposition of the organic species and the degradation of AO5 along with its metabolites and degraded products (2-aminobenzenesulfonic acid) were determined by chemical oxygen demand (COD) analysis, UV-Vis spectrophotometry and high-performance liquid chromatography (UV-HPLC) techniques. SEM and TEM images were also used to find out the biocompatibility of the microbes on lignin-based electrospun carbon felt anode and the morphology of the cathode. Reduction and breakage of the azo bond of AO5 occurs presumably as a side reaction, resulting in the formation of 2-aminobenzenesulfonic acid and unidentified aromatic amines. Maximum current density of anode 0.59 Am−2and power density of 0.12 Wm−2were obtained under optimized conditions. As a result, decolouration of AO5 and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency was 81 and 58%, respectively. These results revealed that the low-cost MFC assembly can offer significant potential for anaerobic decolouration of recalcitrant textile wastewater.