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The Effect Of Reader’s Theater Strategy On Students’ Skills In Writing Recount Text
Authors: Amelia Kiki Rizki , Asmara Rekha , Sartika Dewi 
Published: November 2023

Writing is an effective tool de develop communication for students. By writing, students can explore everything to deliver to others. As a result, the purpose of this study was to look into the effect of the reader's theater strategy on improving students' writing skills when writing recount text. This was a pre-experimental study. This study's sample consisted of eighth-grade students from MTs Pidua Meranjat. The information was gathered using a written test and analyzed using a paired sample t-test. The findings revealed that the t-obtained (5.228) was higher than the t-table (0.692) at a significant level of p-value below 0.5. It meant that there was a significant improvement in writing recount text after having taught using the reader’s theater strategy. In conclusion, the Reader’s Theater strategy affected students in writing recount text because it offers a fun way of learning where students must complete a story by recreating the script by characterizing the text that was guided by its strategy.
Pengaruh Ph dan Substrat terhadap Nilai Kinetika Pertumbuhan Bakteri Pseudomonas sp. dan Bacillus sp. pada Pengolahan Limbah Cair Batik
Authors: Agung Rachmanto Tuhu , Ulfah Farahdiba Aulia , Hanggararas Sasdika Azzahra , Elok Arohmah Nicken 
Published: November 2023

Industri batik adalah industri yang menggunakan bahan kimia berbahaya dalam proses pembuatannya, khususnya dalam proses pewarnaan. Zat warna tekstil pada umumnya terbuat dari senyawa azo dan turunannya. Zat warna tersebut larut didalam air limbah dan akan sulit didegradasi jika tidak diolah dengan benar. Salah satu pengolahan yang dapat digunakan untuk mendegradasi senyawa organik yang tinggi yaitu dengan memanfaatkan mikroorganisme. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbandingan nilai parameter kinetika pertumbuhan pada beberapa jenis mikroorganisme yang digunakan yaitu bakteri Pseudomonas sp., bakteri Bacillus sp., kombinasi Pseudomonas sp. dan Bacillus sp., serta bakteri indigeneous pada variasi konsentrasi substrat dan pH air limbah batik yang berbeda. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode lumpur aktif dengan adanya injeksi oksigen dalam reaktor. Dari penelitian ini didapatkan hasil nilai laju pertumbuhan maksimum terbesar berada pada sampel kontrol, konstanta kematian terkecil berada pada bakteri Bacillus sp dengan konsentrasi 60%, konstanta saturasi terkecil berada pada sampel kontrol, sedangkan untuk nilai hasil pertumbuhan terbesar berada pada sampel bakteri indigeneous. Bakteri yang optimal yang dapat digunakan untuk mendegredasi senyawa organik tinggi adalah bakteri indigenous.
Influence of Compensation and Employment Status on Employee Performance with Work Motivation as a Mediating Variable
Authors: Elma Hariani  , Lutfi  
Published: November 2023

This study examines the effect of compensation and employment status on employee performance with work motivation as a mediating variable. Research involved 64 employees of DHL Express Indonesia-Surabaya Branch. Data collection used a questionnaire consisting of 37 questions which designed based on previously research and tested for the validity and reliability. The data analysis technique in this study used Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results showed that compensation had an effect on employee performance but not significantly. Employment status had a direct and significant positive effect on employee performance. Compensation had a direct and significant positive effect on work motivation. Work motivation mediates the relationship between compentation on employee performance.
Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) Matematika Materi Pecahan Menggunakan Model Problem Based Learning di Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Zuriatin Sri , Susanta Agus , Muktadir Abdul 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT This research aims to produce LKPD Mathematics fractional material using problem based learning models in grade IV SDN 48 Lubuklinggau, LKPD eligibility, student response to LKPD and teacher response to LKPD. This research is a development research (Reseach and Development) and addie model development model. The stages of research consist of five stages, namely analysis, design, develop, implementation and evaluation. This research is only carried out until the implementation stage, namely the validity test and reliability test. The instruments used in this study are the validity test questionnaire and the reliability test questionnaire. The validity test was conducted by 6 validators, namely 2 Material Experts, 2 Linguists and 2 Media Experts. Reliability test was conducted on 15 students of grade IV SDN 48 Lubuklinggau. Data Analysis using Aiken's V. Results of LKPD Mathematics feasibility test with PBL model by validators in terms of aspects, material feasibility, language presentation, and ballisticity feasibility, material feasibility obtained (0.78) with appropriate criteria, language eligibility results (0.81) with very feasible criteria and results of graphing eligibility (0.79). The results of the LKPD Mathematics field test with the PBL model, obtained good assessment by teachers and excellent by learners with decent criteria. It can be concluded that LKPD Mathematics fractional material using the PBL model in SDN 48 Lubuklinggau class IV is declared feasible.
Pengaruh Leader Member Exchange (LMX) Terhadap Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) Dengan Dimediasi Motivasi Kerja Karyawan
Authors: Purnamarini Tri Ratna , Kurniawan Ignatius Soni 
Published: November 2023

This research aims to analyze the influence of LMX on OCB with work motivation as mediation for employees of PT Adi Satria Abadi. This quantitative research has a population of 80 employees from PT Adi Satria Abadi. The sampling technique uses a saturated sample where all employees are used as samples. Data was processed using the SPSS 23 software application and the Sobel test. The research result stated that LMX had an insignificant effect on OCB, with a calculated t-value of -0.103 and a significance value of 0.918. LMX significantly impacts work motivation with an estimated t value of 4.007 and a significance value 0.000. Work motivation had an insignificant effect on OCB, with a calculated t-value of 0.329 and a significance value of 0.007. LMX on OCB is mediated by the variable work motivation, which is proven to have an effect with a one-tailed probability value of 0.0111.

Keywords: Leader-Member Exchange; Work Motivation; Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Abstrak
Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh LMX terhadap OCB dengan motivasi kerja sebagai mediasi pada karyawan PT Adi Satria Abadi. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan populasi karyawan dari PT Adi Satria Abadi sebanyak 80 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampel jenuh dimana semua karyawan dijadikan sebagai sampel. Data diolah menggunakan aplikasi software SPSS 23 dan Sobel test. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa LMX ada pengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap OCB dengan nilai t hitung -0.103 dan nilai signifikansi 0.918. LMX ada pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap motivasi kerja dengan nilai t hitung 4.007 dan nilai signifikansi 0.000. Motivasi kerja ada pengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap OCB dengan nilai t hitung sebesar 0.329 dan nilai signifikansi 0.007. LMX terhadap OCB dimediasi variabel motivasi kerja terbukti ada pengaruh dengan nilai one-tailed probability sebesar 0.0111.

Kata kunci: Leader Member Exchange; Motivasi Kerja; Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Assessing short-term economic consequences of cow-calf contact systems in dairy production using a stochastic partial budgeting approach
Authors: Alvåsen Karin , Haskell Marie J. , Ivemeyer Silvia , Eriksson Hanna , Bicknell Kathryn , Fall Nils , Ahmed Haseeb 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionWhile early separation of dairy calves after birth has been debated from an ethical and animal welfare lens, the economic evidence surrounding alternative cow-calf contact (CCC) systems is scarce.MethodsTo address this knowledge gap, we assessed the economic consequences of CCC systems using data from the Agriwise database as well as parameters from published literature in a stochastic partial budget model. The implementation of CCC is very diverse between farms, so in our study we therefore selected a limited number of CCC systems to assess. The examined CCC systems were: (i) dam rearing with limited contact at milking (15 minutes twice a day for 115 days) with no manual milk feeding; (ii) dam rearing with 21-day full contact, after which calves are manually fed 8 kg of whole milk for 94 days; and (iii) mixed calf rearing with using both dams and foster cows with full contact; calves are initially kept with their dams and then moved to foster cows at 9 days of age.ResultsWe found that adoption of CCC systems was associated with decreases in contribution margins in the range of 1 to 5.4%, as compared to a rearing system where the calves were separated from their dams after one day and were manually fed 8 kg of milk for 12 weeks. These results illustrated that the costs associated with CCC systems may be fairly high under certain circumstances and may prohibit farmers from adopting this practice. Sensitivity analysis suggested that differences in milk sales, assumptions on changes in labor requirements, and changes in daily calf weight gain depending on CCC system were the main variables that governed the net impact on the contribution margins.DiscussionWe did not include building costs in the analyses assuming that barn structures may not change in the short-term. The study focused only on short-term pecuniary associations between changes in CCC systems and contribution margins. To strengthen the economic decision-making around CCC systems, future research should consider non-monetary impacts of different CCC systems, as well as long-term economic impacts of these production strategies.
Being overweight and obese increases suicide risk, the severity of depression, and the inflammatory response in adolescents with major depressive disorders
Authors: Ninla-aesong Putrada , Puangsri Pavarud , Kietdumrongwong Pongtorn , Jongkrijak Haruthai , Noipha Kusumarn 
Published: November 2023

BackgroundThere is a bidirectional relationship between obesity and depression. We investigated whether the coexistence of obesity and depression increases the risk of having severe depression and a high suicide risk in adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD). Additionally, we explored the potential mechanisms linking the coexistence of obesity and depression to worse outcomes in these patients.MethodsThe odds of high suicide risk and severe depression were compared among MDD patients based on different body mass index (BMI) groups. Complete blood count (CBC) parameters, inflammatory ratios (neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio [NLR], monocyte-lymphocyte ratio [MLR], and platelet-lymphocyte ratio [PLR]), and cytokine levels (IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1, TNF-α, and TGF-β1) were evaluated across BMI groups. Additionally, Pearson correlation coefficients (r) were assessed to understand the relationships between the 8Q and 9Q scores, CBC parameters, inflammatory ratios, cytokine levels, and BMI.ResultsA total of 135 antidepressant-naive adolescents with MDD were included. Overweight and obese MDD patients had higher odds of having high suicide risk and severe depression than lean individuals. Furthermore, they exhibited significantly higher white blood cell (WBC), and neutrophil counts. The NLR tended to be higher in obese MDD patients than in leans. Overweight and obese MDD patients had elevated levels of interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 compared to lean individuals, while TGF-β1 levels appeared to decline as body weight increased. BMI showed weak positive correlations with 8Q score, WBC count, neutrophil count, monocyte count, platelet count, neutrophil percentage, and NLR, and a weak negative correlation with lymphocyte percentage. The 8Q score displayed weak positive correlations with BMI, neutrophil percentage, monocyte percentages, NLR, and MLR, and a weak negative correlation with lymphocyte percentage.ConclusionThe findings suggest that coexistence of overweight or obesity with depression heightened inflammatory responses, leading to worse outcomes and increased suicide risk in adolescents MDD patients.
Opioids exacerbate inflammation in people with well-controlled HIV
Authors: Dang Christine M. , Nelson C. Mindy , Feaster Daniel J. , Kizhner Alexander , Forrest David W. , Nakamura Nobuyo , Iyer Akshay , Ghanta Priya P. , Jayaweera Dushyantha T. , Rodriguez Allan E. , Pahwa Rajendra N. , Tookes Hansel E. , Pallikkuth Suresh , Pahwa Savita G. 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionPeople with HIV (PWH) are known to have underlying inflammation and immune activation despite virologic control. Substance use including opioid dependence is common in this population and is associated with increased morbidity and reduced lifespan. The primary objective of the present study termed opioid immunity study (OPIS), was to investigate the impact of chronic opioids in PWH.MethodsThe study recruited people with and without HIV who had opioid use disorder (OUD). Study participants (n=221) were categorized into four groups: HIV+OP+, n=34; HIV-OP+, n=66; HIV+OP-, n=55 and HIV-OP-, n=62 as controls. PWH were virally suppressed on ART and those with OUD were followed in a syringe exchange program with confirmation of OP use by urine drug screening. A composite cytokine score was developed for 20 plasma cytokines that are linked to inflammation. Cellular markers of immune activation (IA), exhaustion, and senescence were determined in CD4 and CD8 T cells. Regression models were constructed to examine the relationships of HIV status and opioid use, controlling for other confounding factors.ResultsHIV+OP+ participants exhibited highest inflammatory cytokines and cellular IA, followed by HIV-OP+ for inflammation and HIV+OP- for IA. Inflammation was found to be driven more by opioid use than HIV positivity while IA was driven more by HIV than opioid use. In people with OUD, expression of CD38 on CD28-CD57+ senescent-like T cells was elevated and correlated positively with inflammation.DiscussionGiven the association of inflammation with a multitude of adverse health outcomes, our findings merit further investigations to understand the mechanistic pathways involved.
Early detection of stroke at the sudden sensorineural hearing loss stage
Authors: Zhong Yao , Li Hongyan , Liu Gaifen , Liu Jia , Mo Jia-Jie , Zhao Xingquan , Ju Yi 
Published: November 2023

Background and purposeSudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) can be a prodromal symptom of ischemic stroke, especially posterior circulation strokes in the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) area. Early diagnosis and optimal treatment for vascular SSNHL provide an opportunity to prevent more extensive area infarction. The objective of our research was to find clues that suggest stroke at the stage of isolated sudden hearing loss.MethodsWe retrospectively investigated the medical records of patients who received an initial diagnosis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss upon admission from January 2017 to December 2022 at Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Tiantan Hospital. Among these patients, 30 individuals who developed acute ischemic stroke during their hospital stay were enrolled as the case group. To create a control group, we matched individuals from the nonstroke idiopathic SSNHL patients to the case group in terms of age (±3 years old) at a ratio of 1:4. We collected the clinical characteristics, pure tone hearing threshold test results, and imaging information for all patients included in the study.ResultsThree models were constructed to simulate different clinical situations and to identify vascular sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). The results revealed that patients with SSNHL who had three or more stroke risk factors, bilateral hearing loss, moderately severe to total hearing loss, and any intracranial large artery stenosis and occlusion (≥50%) were at a higher risk of developing ischemic stroke during hospitalization. Consistent with previous studies, the presence of vertigo at onset also played a significant role in the early detection of upcoming stroke.ConclusionClinicians should be alert to SSNHL patients with bilateral hearing loss, moderately severe to total hearing loss and other aforementioned features. Early pure tone audiometric hearing assessment and vascular assessment are necessary for high-risk patients with SSNHL.
TED—trazodone effectiveness in depression: a naturalistic study of the effeciveness of trazodone in extended release formulation compared to SSRIs in patients with a major depressive disorder
Authors: Dudek Dominika , Chrobak Adrian Andrzej , Krupa Anna Julia , Gorostowicz Aleksandra , Gerlich Adrian , Juryk Andrzej , Siwek Marcin 
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most often used medications to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). Despite their effectiveness in reducing depressive symptoms, several issues are associated with their use in MDD, such as limited improvement of anhedonia, emergence of emotional blunting, induction or exacerbation of insomnia, and sexual dysfunction. Due to its also devoid of the issues related to treatment noted with SSRIs. The aim of this 12-week non-inferiority naturalistic observation was to compare the effectiveness and tolerability of SSRIs and trazodone in extended release (XR) in MDD.Methods: A total of 186 subjects were recruited, of which 92 received trazodone XR and 94 received SSRIs. Patients were allocated to trazodone XR or SSRIs, according to the attending physician based on clinical evaluation. Assessments at baseline and weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12 were conducted to evaluate the severity of depression (Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale, clinician- and patient-rated Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology—the primary endpoints of the study), anhedonia (the Snaith–Hamilton Pleasure Scale), anxiety (the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale), insomnia (the Athens Insomnia Scale), and therapeutic effectiveness (the Clinical Global Impression Scale).Results: After 12 weeks, trazodone XR was more effective than SSRIs in reducing the severity of depression, anxiety, and insomnia. There was a trend for higher effectiveness of in reduction of anhedonia, which became insignificant after controlling the results for the duration of previous psychiatric treatment as a covariate. The proportion of treatment-responsive subjects in the trazodone XR group compared to SSRIs was comparable or higher. The proportion of patients achieving remission was higher in the trazodone XR arm vs. the SSRI arm.Discussion: In summary, the results indicate that trazodone XR is effective in MDD in the “real-world” setting. Its potential superiority over SSRIs in addressing particular symptomatic dimensions should be verified in future studies.
Experiences of counselors participating in an innovative project to develop a training program for specialized foster parents of youth (13–18 years)
Authors: Israel Pravin , Raae Jan F. , Bjørnestad Jone Ravndal 
Published: November 2023

BackgroundChildren placed in foster care represent a vulnerable and distressed group that requires a high level of care. However, good training programs designed to address specific problems presented in specialized foster care are not easily accessible due to logistical, economic and structural barriers. The lack of easy access and a strong desire to provide high-quality services inspired counselors from a specialized foster care center on the frontline to initiate an innovative, developmentally relevant and locally grounded training program.AimsThis study focuses on counselors’ experiences with the development of the training program and its impact on their work life.MethodA qualitative research design within a participatory approach framework was used to understand the experiences of the counselors. All the counselors employed in the department and the leaders (n = 14) participated in the study. Data were gathered from participants, including the lead and second authors, using a semi-structured interview, and analyzed using thematic analysis.ResultsThe analyses yielded three main categories: (i) Psychological Factors, (ii) Social Dynamics, and (iii) Leadership Style and Support. Each of the first two categories consisted of three subcategories. At the psychological level, the employees’ experiences reflected the psychological states and traits required to fuel the tasks required by the project. The social dynamics of working in a team influenced the work process and, in turn, were impacted by it. Lastly, leadership style and support provided the foundation for innovation to germinate and grow.ConclusionEngaging in a locally created training program was associated with a strong sense of collaboration and team spirit. Counselors reported high intrinsic motivation and a strong sense of personal pride and drive for their jobs. They were proactive in seeking colleagues with particular expertise and collaborated on project tasks despite differences. The leadership style reflected the presence of transformational leadership behaviors, signaling an organizational culture conducive to innovation. The study provides an example of how aligning employees’ personal aspirations with workplace goals and professional development can create a workplace in which employees feel it is enjoyable to go to work.
Prevalence and incidence of neuropsychiatric disorders in post hospitalized COVID-19 patients in South America: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Perea-Flórez Francisco , Javier-Murillo Nair , Lapeyre-Rivera André , Gamonal Bryan , Cabanillas-Lazo Miguel , Velásquez-Rimachi Victor , Alva-Diaz Carlos 
Published: November 2023

IntroductionThere are multiple reports of neuropsychiatric disorders (NDs) such as stress, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or anxiety, in patients who have survived the acute phase of COVID-19, being even more frequent in people who were hospitalized with moderate or severe disease. South America (SA) was one of the most affected continents during this time due to its health, social, political and economic context. We aimed to determine the prevalence and incidence of NDs in patients following hospitalization for COVID-19 in SA.Materials and methodsWe searched in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, SciELO, and Google Scholar databases up to October 2022. We performed proportion meta-analysis with a random-effect model and Freeman-Tukey Double Arcsine transformation using the STATA 16.1 program. Finally, we evaluated heterogeneity by subgroup analysis and certainty of evidence with the GRADE approach.ResultsWe included eight studies from four countries. We only pooled six studies with prevalence measures. The estimated prevalence of all NDs was 31.48% (two-studies, 95%CI: 25.82–37.43). Depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, and memory alterations had a pooled prevalence of 16.23% (three-studies, 95%CI: 7.18–27.93, I2: 94.22), 18.72% (three-studies, 95%CI: 11.65–26.97, I2: 87.56), 43.07% (three-studies, 95%CI: 32.77–53.37, I2: 92.61), 31.78% (three-studies, 95%CI: 14.33–52.40, I2: 97.96), and 38.24% (two-studies, 95%CI: 35.5–40.97), respectively. The evidence included was deemed as moderate to high certainty.ConclusionWe suggest that NDs should be prioritized in research and care in South America with public policies that can support their identification and prompt management to improve the quality of life of patients. More studies are needed to adequately study the prevalence of NDs in South America, their associated factors, and evaluate the causes of heterogeneity.Systematic review registrationhttps://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.21901041.v1.