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Researching Dalits and health care: Considering positionality
Authors: Thapa Raksha , Regmi Pramod , Van Teijlingen Edwin , Heaslip Vanessa 
Published: November 2023

This methods paper explores the issue of the researcher’s positionality and its potential impact on the overall qualitative research process. After defining positionality this paper outlines its potential influences on the research process and findings. In order to illustrate the concept of positionality in a real-world example a case study approach is used based on the first author’s PhD research among Dalits in Nepal. The paper finishes by outlining some of the ways of addressing the issues arising from positionality of the researcher.
Pengaruh Intensitas Persediaan, Intensitas Aset Tetap dan Beban Iklan terhadap Agresivitas Pajak
Authors: Ananda Rezka Sari , Mulyani Mulyani 
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of inventory intensity, fixed asset intensity and advertising expenses on tax aggressiveness in Property and Real Estate companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange in 2017-2021 which consists of 73 companies. This research method uses a quantitative method with a purposive sampling technique which produces a sample of 14 companies with 5 (five) years of observation. The data analysis method uses descriptive statistical analysis and hypothesis testing with a significance level of 5%. The test tool used is E-views 9. The results of this study indicate that inventory intensity variable has no effect on tax aggressiveness, while the variable intensity of fixed assets and advertising expenses has an effect on tax aggressiveness. Simultaneously the variable inventory intensity fixed asset intensity and advertising expenses affect tax aggressiveness. Keywords: Inventory Intensity, Fixed Aset Intensity, Advertising Expense, Tax Aggressiveness.
STUDI LITERATUR : PERAN MODAL SOSIAL DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT
Authors: Rahmatullah  , Achmad Fauzi Kusmin  , Hendrawan  
Published: November 2023

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertolak dari pemahaman tentang bagaimana konsep modal sosial dapat diaplikasikan dalam upaya dan peran untuk percepatan peningkatan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Pemberdayaan masyarakat merupakan salah satu pendekatan dalam pembangunan yang menggunakan aspek sosial untuk meningkatkan aspek ekonomi masyarakat. Aspek sosial yang umum digunakan dalam pemberdayaan masyarakat adalah modal sosial. Di dalam modal sosial terdapat elemen-elemen berupa nilai dan norma, kepercayaan, serta jaringan sosial yang digunakan untuk mencapai tujuan pemberdayaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi literatur, artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan modal sosial sebagai konsep teoritis. Pemaparan studi menunjukkan adanya peran modal sosial dalam pemberdayaan masyarakat. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa konsep modal sosial berperan dalam pemberdayaan masyarakat. Peran modal sosial dalam masyarakat dapat dilihat pada persoalan persoalan pembangunan ekonomi yang sifatnya lokal dan peran dalam kegiatan yang berbasis komunitas.
ANALISIS KORELASI STRES AKADEMIK PADA HASIL BELAJAR KOGNITIF BIOLOGI BERDASARKAN JENIS KELAMIN SANTRI ASRAMA DI SMAIT IHSANUL FIKRI MUNGKID
Authors: Ariarizky Vannya Rachma , Permadani Karunia Galih , Prajoko Setiyo 
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the correlation of academic stress to cognitive biology learning outcomes based on the gender of boarding students at SMAIT Ihsanul Fikri Mungkid. The research method used is quantitative correlational type. The population in this study was class XII science students at SMAIT Ihsanul Fikri Mungkid. The research sample was 96 students consisting of 48 male and 48 female samples and was taken by random sampling technique. The results showed that female had a negative correlation between academic stress and learning outcomes with the "sufficient" category to biological cognitive learning outcomes of -0.447 compared to malewho did not correlate with biological cognitive learning outcomes of 0.253.
KINERJA KEUANGAN BANK UMUM SYARIAH PADA PERBANKAN SYARIAH DI INDONESIA SETELAH MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Novianti Serly 
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja keuangan perbankan syariah di Indonesia khususnya bank umum syariah di Indonesia setelah masa pandemi covid-19. Kinerja keuangan yang akan dilakukan dengan melihat nilai CAR, ROA, NPF, FDR, BOPO, Profitabilitas, Likuiditas dan Efesiensi. Kinerja keuangan merupakan salah satu cara investor untuk menilai perusahaan yang akan menjadi target investasi. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Analisis data dilakukan secara induktif. Artinya pengambilan kesimpulan bertolak dari fakta-fakta khusus yang di peroleh di lapangan dan bukan dari teori tertentu saja. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan dokumen. pada tahun 2021-2023. Hasil dari penelitian ini bahwa kinerja keuangan masih dalam tahap pemulihan yang sudah membaik karena bisa dilihat dari priode per priode. Fenomena digitalisasi yang semakin meluas mengakibatkan terjadi pergeseran perilaku yang sedang dialami oleh dunia bisnis, tak terkecuali perbankan syariah, sehingga perbankan perlu mencari cara baru berinovasi agar tetap relevan di dunia yang semakin digital.

Kata kunci: Kinerja Perbankan, bank umum syariah, pasca pandemi, covid-19
TOPOGRAFI SETRA TUNON DESA ADAT PEJATEN, KECAMATAN KEDIRI, KABUPTEN TABANAN, BALI
Authors: Suassira I Wayan , Budiadi I Made , Wibawa I Gede Sastra 
Published: November 2023

<em>Desa Adat Pejaten terletak di Desa Pejaten, Kecamatan Kediri Kabupaten Tabanan. Setra Tunon yaitu tempat pemakaman sementara bagi masyarakat Hindu untuk menunggu waktu yang tepat dalam melaksanakan upacara ngaben. Saat ini kondisi dinding penahan tanah yang ada telah mengalami kerusakan. Oleh sebab itu, untuk menciptakan rasa kenyamanan dan keamanan diupayakan untuk dilakukan pembuatan serta perbaikan dinding penahan tanah. Desa Adat Pejaten berencana untuk melaksanakan renovasi secara bertahap untuk mencegah keruntuhan tanah yang lebih parah. Pentahapan renovasi yang akan dilaksanakan di mulai dengan merenovasi/membangun ulang dinding penahan tanah di sisi utara kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pembangunan di sisi timur nya. Sebelum di lakukannya renovasi/pembangunan perlu dilakukan pemetaan topografi tanah untuk mendapatkan informasi mengenai kontur tanah atau tinggi rendah permukaan. Peta topografi adalah salah satu jenis peta yang menggambarkan bentuk relief permukaan bumi, meliputi tinggi rendahnya kawasan dengan gambaran garis-garis. Garis yang dimaksud adalah garis kontur, yaitu garis yang menghubungkan daerah dengan ketinggian yang sama. Dengan adanya garis tersebut, maka akan memudahkan pengguna peta memahami ketinggian suatu tempat sehingga dapat memperkirakan kecuraman atau kemiringan lereng. Metode pelaksanaan yang dilakukan pada pengabdian masyarakan ini adalah Melakukan Pengukuran untuk pemetaan counter tanah menggunakan Total Station (TS). Hasil topografi/pemetaan tanah akan digunakan untuk keperluan desain/perencanaan dinding penahan tanah. dan menyususun rencana anggaran biaya (RAB) pada kegiatan pengabdian selanjutnya sehingga permasalahan yang dihadapi oleh mitra bisa terselesaikan dengan tuntas.</em>
KAJIAN ETNOPEDAGOGI PADA KESENIAN BANGRENG DI KECAMATAN CILAWU KABUPATEN GARUT
Authors: TIANAWATI YANTI , Koswara Dedi , Sudaryat Yayat 
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji nilai etnopedagogi yang terdapat pada kesenian Bangreng di Kecamatan Cilawu, Kabupaten Garut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Data diperloleh dari hasil observasi, wawancara langsung ke lapangan dan dokumentasi. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam proses pengumpulan data adalah kartu data untuk menginterpretsikan nilai-nilai etnopedagogik yang terdapat pada kesenian Bangreng.. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kecamatan Cilawu, Kabupaten Garut, Provinsi Jawa Barat. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa etnopedagogi Sunda muncul dalam kesenian Bangreng. Bagaimanapun, hal-hal yang ditemukan merupakan hasil interpretasi oleh peneliti. Etnopedagogi Sunda dalam seni bangreng diinterpretasikan berdasarkan rangkaiannya. Hal ini dikarenakan etnopedagogi Sunda dapat dilihat melalui aktivitas yang dimunculkan, ketika dijelaskan makna dari setiap rangkaiannya. Walaupun dalam seni bangreng mencakup tiga struktur yaitu rangkaian, alat, dan pelengkap, namun dari ketiga struktur tersebut rangkaian seni bangreng lebih tepat tersebut.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji nilai etnopedagogi yang terdapat pada kesenian Bangreng di Kecamatan Cilawu, Kabupaten Garut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif. Data diperloleh dari hasil observasi, wawancara langsung ke lapangan dan dokumentasi. Instrumen yang digunakan dalam proses pengumpulan data adalah kartu data untuk menginterpretsikan nilai-nilai etnopedagogik yang terdapat pada kesenian Bangreng.. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kecamatan Cilawu, Kabupaten Garut, Provinsi Jawa Barat. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa etnopedagogi Sunda muncul dalam kesenian Bangreng. Bagaimanapun, hal-hal yang ditemukan merupakan hasil interpretasi oleh peneliti. Etnopedagogi Sunda dalam seni bangreng diinterpretasikan berdasarkan rangkaiannya. Hal ini dikarenakan etnopedagogi Sunda dapat dilihat melalui aktivitas yang dimunculkan, ketika dijelaskan makna dari setiap rangkaiannya. Walaupun dalam seni bangreng mencakup tiga struktur yaitu rangkaian, alat, dan pelengkap, namun dari ketiga struktur tersebut rangkaian seni bangreng lebih tepat tersebut.
Gamification: A Practitioner’s Case in Building Brands
Authors: Tian Vane-Ing , Wong Oi Yee Katherine , Hung Tak Hung Barry 
Published: November 2023

Technological advancement and the increasing need for consumer engagement have brought a new trend in advertising and marketing – gamification. The stimulating and interactive nature of mobile games and possible game-style rewards allow marketers to promote their brands innovatively.
This paper aims to contribute to the research on gamification in marketing, focusing on how the in-game presence of branding affects brand recall, brand recognition, and product sales. The data are collected from a practitioner and a real mobile game developed specifically for a grocery retail chain with around 2,000 stores in Thailand. The paired t-test results show that advergame product placement significantly increases brand recognition and recall.
Sharia Economic Perspective on Online Loans Among Millennials
Authors: Amira  , Sugiarti Dian 
Published: November 2023

Online loans have become a significant phenomenon among millennials, especially in today's digital era. In the perspective of Islamic economics, online loans are an interesting topic for analysis. First, we will examine aspects of sharia compliance in online loan transactions. In Islamic economics, there are principles such as the prohibition of usury (interest) and gharar (uncertainty) that must be considered. In the context of online loans, it will be analyzed whether the loan mechanism and fees applied are in accordance with these principles. Second, we will look at the social and economic impact of online loans on millennials. Many millennials are experiencing financial difficulties and are using online loans as a quick solution. However, unwise use of online loans can have negative impacts, such as being trapped in a debt cycle that is difficult to overcome. In an Islamic economic perspective, it will be evaluated whether online loans provide long-term benefits for millennials and society as a whole. Third, alternative options will be discussed in an Islamic economic perspective that can be a solution for millennials in managing their finances. Concepts such as profit-sharing financing, term savings (mudarabah), and risk-sharing financial systems (takaful) will be studied as alternatives that are more in line with Islamic economic principles.
Tele-simulation in nutrition and dietetics students, impact on learning and perception: a study pilot
Authors: Piñuñuri Raúl , Muñoz-Castillo Catalina , Herrera-Aliaga Eduardo , Rodríguez-Palleres Ximena , Pino-Astorga Carolina , Estrada Lisbell D. 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, tele-simulation emerged as an educational alternative, being useful for the development of Nutritional Care Process (NCP) skills. The importance of this study lies in knowing the impact of tele-simulation on perception and learning for the NCP. The aim of this research was to know the academic performance and the student’s perception of their ability to apply a dietary anamnesis.Materials and methodsA quantitative, longitudinal, three-temporal study was conducted with a purposive sample of 25 Nutrition and Dietetics students during 2021. All students performed three tele-simulations with a standardized patient, in relation to the NCP.ResultsThe mean response among the three tele-simulations developed on perception in tele-simulation with a standardized patient was 4.6 (Scale 1–5). The aspect with the best perception of the students was observed in relation to the feasibility and viability of the tele-simulation. The students improved in disciplinary aspects such as the investigation of the culinary technique, representativeness and quantification of the intake through the application of the NCP.ConclusionTele-simulation with standardized patient is viable as a teaching-learning methodology for the application of the PNC. It is possible to demonstrate a higher performance in the nutritional interview.
Sedimentary processes in the bottom boundary layer of a contourite drift in the northern South China Sea
Authors: Wu Longwei , Zhao Yulong , Liu Zhifei , Ma Pengfei , Zhang Yanwei 
Published: November 2023

Ocean dynamic processes in the bottom boundary layer (BBL) are crucial for sedimentation, such as deposition and resuspension of marine sediments. In this study, we conducted in-situ tripod observations of the sediment ridge of a contourite drift in the northern South China Sea to understand the main dynamic processes affecting sedimentation on the contourite drifts. It was found that the diurnal tidal current was the strongest current at the study site, thus acting as the main dynamic affecting sedimentation processes. Periodic events of elevated suspended sediment concentration (SSC) were observed, some of which occurred only within 15 m above the seafloor and were termed near-bottom high SSC events, while others covered the entire range of the observed water column and were termed full-depth high SSC events. In-situ sediment resuspension at the sediment ridge is not an important factor affecting the formation of high SSC events. Rather, these high SSC events were mainly caused by lateral transport of sediments from the main body of the contourite drift by the northwestward diurnal tidal currents. The seafloor sediments at the main drift body are resuspened owing to the near-critical reflection of diurnal tidal currents on the slope topography of the drift. During periods when diurnal tidal currents were weak, locally generated internal waves could also induce burst-like full-depth high SSC events. This study highlights the diurnal tidal current as the main dynamic regulating the sedimentary processes of the contourite drifts in regions where the near-critical reflection prone to occur, implying the complexity of sediment dynamics of contourite drifts.
Electrospun polycaprolactone/silk fibroin nanofiber scaffold with aligned fiber orientation for articular chondrocyte regeneration
Authors: Xie Bowen , Yang Fengyuan , Chen Hongguang , Zhang Hongxing , Ma Hebin , Li Tianqi , Chen Zhiqiang , Li Jingyuan , Li Xiaojie , Du Junjie 
Published: November 2023

Objective: Electrospun nanofibers exhibit potential as scaffolds for articular cartilage tissue regeneration. This study aimed to fabricate electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL)/silk fibroin (SF) composite nanofiber scaffolds and to explore performance of the scaffolds for articular chondrocyte regeneration.Methods: By altering material composition and preparation methods, three types of nanofiber scaffolds were effectively fabricated, including randomly oriented PCL (RPCL) nanofiber scaffold, randomly oriented PCL/SF (RPCL/SF) nanofiber scaffold, and aligned PCL/SF (APCL/SF) nanofiber scaffold. Physiochemical analyses were performed to determine mechanical properties and surface hydrophilicity of the nanofiber scaffolds. In vitro studies were conducted to investigate performance of the scaffolds on articular chondrocyte proliferation, gene expression and glycosaminoglycan secretion. Cytoskeleton staining was used to observe the arrangement of chondrocytes along the direction of the fibers and their elongation along the fiber arrangement.Results: The physicochemical analysis demonstrated that the APCL/SF nanofiber scaffold exhibited improved mechanical properties and surface hydrophilicity compared to the RPCL and RPCL/SF nanofiber scaffolds. Furthermore, the in vitro cell culture studies confirmed that the APCL/SF nanofibers could significantly promote articular chondrocyte proliferation, type II collagen (COL-II) gene expression, and glycosaminoglycan secretion compared to the RPCL and RPCL/SF nanofiber scaffolds. Additionally, cytoskeletal staining displayed that the APCL/SF nanofiber scaffold promoted the elongation of articular chondrocytes in the direction of parallel fiber alignment.Conclusion: The APCL/SF nanofiber scaffold exhibited promising potential as a composite scaffold for articular cartilage regeneration.
Serum zinc deficiency is a potential risk factor for the occurrence of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in drug-naïve Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Kim Joung Eun , Lee Hyo Sang , Jang Wooyoung 
Published: November 2023

BackgroundSince environmental factors, especially heavy metals, were highlighted in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), there are many epidemiologic studies regarding heavy metals and PD risk. However, longitudinal studies regarding the impacts of heavy metals on motor and nonmotor symptoms of PD are scarce.MethodsIn the current study, we compared the serum levels of five heavy metals, such as zinc(Zn), copper(Cu), lead(Pb), mercury(Hg), and manganese(Mn), in 111 previously drug-naïve PD patients (n = 111) retrospectively. Among these 111 patients, 65 were PD patients without levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID), while the other 46 had LID. We assembled clinical characteristics of PD and performed correlation analysis with heavy metal levels. At baseline, all subjects were examined with 18F-N-(3-fluoropropyl)-2β-carboxymethoxy-3β-(4-iodophenyl) nortropane positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FP-CIT PET/CT). We used Cox proportional hazards regression analysis for determining factors relevant to the time to LID development in PD subjects.ResultsZn deficiency was significantly higher in the PD with LID group than in the PD without LID group (79.58 ± 12.28 versus 88.16 ± 15.15 μg/L). Lower serum Zn levels were significantly correlated with age of onset, levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD) at 3 months, and Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE) scores (r = 0.16, p &lt; 0.05, r = − 0.20, p &lt; 0.01, r = 0.28, p &lt; 0.01). Additionally, Zn deficiency was associated with a reduced time to LID development in the adjusted model (HR 0.978, 95% CI 0.956–0.999).ConclusionThis study suggests that serum Zn deficiency might be a risk factor for LID in drug-naïve PD patients.
Short-term postsynaptic plasticity facilitates predictive tracking in continuous attractors
Authors: Zhao Huilin , Yang Sungchil , Fung Chi Chung Alan 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionThe N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) plays a critical role in synaptic transmission and is associated with various neurological and psychiatric disorders. Recently, a novel form of postsynaptic plasticity known as NMDAR-based short-term postsynaptic plasticity (STPP) has been identified. It has been suggested that long-lasting glutamate binding to NMDAR allows for the retention of input information in brain slices up to 500 ms, leading to response facilitation. However, the impact of STPP on the dynamics of neuronal populations remains unexplored.MethodsIn this study, we incorporated STPP into a continuous attractor neural network (CANN) model to investigate its effects on neural information encoding in populations of neurons. Unlike short-term facilitation, a form of presynaptic plasticity, the temporally enhanced synaptic efficacy resulting from STPP destabilizes the network state of the CANN by increasing its mobility.ResultsOur findings demonstrate that the inclusion of STPP in the CANN model enables the network state to predictively respond to a moving stimulus. This nontrivial dynamical effect facilitates the tracking of the anticipated stimulus, as the enhanced synaptic efficacy induced by STPP enhances the system's mobility.DiscussionThe discovered STPP-based mechanism for sensory prediction provides valuable insights into the potential development of brain-inspired computational algorithms for prediction. By elucidating the role of STPP in neural population dynamics, this study expands our understanding of the functional implications of NMDAR-related plasticity in information processing within the brain.ConclusionThe incorporation of STPP into a CANN model highlights its influence on the mobility and predictive capabilities of neural networks. These findings contribute to our knowledge of STPP-based mechanisms and their potential applications in developing computational algorithms for sensory prediction.
Improvements during long-term fasting in patients with long COVID – a case series and literature review
Authors: Grundler Franziska , Mesnage Robin , Cerrada Alberto , Wilhelmi de Toledo Françoise 
Published: November 2023

BackgroundPost-acute sequelae of a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection, also known as long COVID, comprises a variety of symptoms that impair the quality of life. This represents a growing public health burden, with millions of individuals worldwide affected.Case descriptionWe present a case series of 14 COVID-19 patients with post-acute symptoms who underwent medically supervised long-term fasting (6 to 16 days) according to the peer-reviewed Buchinger Wilhelmi protocol. The EQ-5D-5L questionnaire and visual scales were used to evaluate the intensity of the symptoms, retrospectively during the acute phase, and prospectively before and after long-term fasting. Blood tests were also performed before and after fasting. Thirteen patients reported that fasting caused an enhancement in their perceived overall health. Only one patient had no improvement. Both frequent (fatigue, breathlessness, muscle and joint pains) and less frequent (cognitive impairment, smell and taste disorders) sequelae ameliorated. Body weight and other risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases like blood pressure, blood glucose, total cholesterol, low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides were reduced. No severe side effects occurred.DiscussionThis case series reports beneficial changes in self-perceived symptoms in patients with long COVID after long-term fasting. This highlights the potential of long-term fasting as an effective intervention for managing and treating long COVID.