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MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MULTILITERASI BERBANTUAN MEDIA BIG BOOK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PEMAHAMAN SISWA DI KELAS V SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Agung Pramujiono  , Dudu Suhandi Saputra  , Reza Rachmadtullah  
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of multiliteration learning models assisted by big book media in improving the reading comprehension skills of students in grade V of elementary school. This research is an experimental study with the research design used in this study, namely Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. The data analysis technique in this study was the T-test. The results showed that based on the results of the different test with independent samples test, it was known that the Sig (2- tailed) value was 0.00 less than 0.05 thus it could be concluded that there were differences which are signed between the average reading comprehension of students in the experimental class with the group of students in the control class. The average score in the experimental class was 63.39, with a maximum value of 89.66 and a minimum value of 31.03. Meanwhile, the average score in the control class was
39.71 with a maximum value of 68.57 and a minimum value of 38.10. In general, it can be concluded that in improving reading comprehension skills in grade V elementary schools can be using multiliteration learning models assisted by big book media.
Serological Evidence of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) from a Multi-ethnic Study of Asian men (The Subang Men’s Health Study)
Authors: Wong Li Ping , Tan Hui Meng , Chua Kek Heng , Goh Xiang Ting , Kee Boon Pin , Lim Joanna , Alias Haridah , Teo Soo-Hwang , Zheng Zizheng , Wu Ting , Xia Ningshao , Zhao Qinjian , Lin Yulan , Hu Zhijian 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Risky health behaviours are expressions of masculinity for men and may be a cause of their high health risks relative to those of their female counterparts. A total of 955 archived serum samples were analysed for anti-HEV immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This study examined the prevalence of HEV in archived serum samples from the Subang Men's Health Study, in which samples were randomly collected from an affluent township in Malaysia, to determine the prevalence of anti-HEV IgG antibodies. The anti-HEV IgG prevalence of the overall sample was 11.5% (95% CI, 9.6–13.7). Statistically significant differences in the prevalence of IgG anti-HEV antibodies were only found in regard to age-group categories and ethnicity. Seroprevalence rates increased gradually with age. The age group 61–87 years was found to have an over 3-fold higher risk of HEV seropositivity than those aged 40–50 years (OR = 3.43, 95% CI 1.76–6.70). Men with Chinese ethnicity had a nearly 27-fold higher risk of HEV seropositivity than those of Malay ethnicity (OR = 26.99, 95% CI 6.57–110.86). No other statistically significant associations were observed between other variables and HEV seropositivity. Our findings suggest that men in urban townships may have high seroprevalence rates of HEV. In particular, a high anti-HEV seroprevalence rate was found among Chinese men, and the prevalence increased with age.
Novel insight into lepidopteran phylogenetics from the mitochondrial genome of the apple fruit moth of the family Argyresthiidae
Authors: Elameen Abdelhameed , Maduna Simo N. , Mageroy Melissa H. , Eerde Andre , Knudsen Geir , Hagen Snorre B. , Eiken Hans Geir 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background: The order Lepidoptera has an abundance of species, including both agriculturally beneficial and detrimental insects. Based on molecular data, the phylogenetic relationships of the major subdivisions of Lepidoptera have been investigated, contributing to the understanding of the evolutionary relationships at the superfamily and family levels. However, the phylogenetic placement of many superfamilies and/or families in this order is still unknown. In this study, we determine the systematic status of the family Argyresthiidae within Lepidoptera and explore its phylogenetic affinities and implications for the evolution of the order. We describe the first mitochondrial (mt)genome from a member of Argyresthiidae, the apple fruit moth Argyresthia conjugella. The insect is an important pest on apples in Fennoscandia, as it switches hosts when the main host fails to produce crops.
Results: The mt genome ofA. conjugella contains 16,044 bp and encodes all 37 genes generally found in insect mt genomes, including 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), two ribosomal RNAs, 22 transfer RNAs, and a large control region (1101 bp). The nucleotide composition was extremely AT-rich (82%). All detected PCGs (13) began with an ATN codon and terminated with a TAA stop codon, except the start codon in cox1 is ATT. All 22 tRNAs had cloverleaf secondary structures, except tRNAS1, where one of the dihydrouridine (DHU) arms is missing, reflecting potential differences in gene expression. When compared to the mt genomes of 507 other Lepidoptera representing 18 superfamilies and 42 families, phylogenomic analyses found that A. conjugella had the closest relationship with the Plutellidae family (Yponomeutoidea-super family). We also detected a sister relationship between Yponomeutoidea and the superfamily Tineidae.
Conclusions:Our results underline the potential importance of mt genomes in comparative genomic analyses of Lepidoptera species and provide robust evolutionary insight across the tree of Lepidoptera species.
A boy diagnosed Burkitt’s lymphoma developed to systemic lupus erythematosus during the follow-up: a case report and literature review
Authors: Liu Chenxi , Pan Ci , Jin Yingying , Huang Hua , Ding Fei , Xu Xuemei , Bao Shengfang , Han Xiqiong , Jin Yanliang 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at an elevated risk for cancer, especially hematologic malignancies, such as lymphoma, and leukemia. Several studies that have already reported are limited to assess cancer incidence after SLE diagnosis. However, SLE can be also diagnosed after cancer although there were rare cases reported in children so far.
Case presentation: A 2.6-year-old boy presented with fever and abdominal pain, was found to have a periumbilical mass in physical examination and was pathologically diagnosed as Burkitt’s lymphoma. In order to consolidate the effect of chemotherapy and reduce the relapse of cancer, autologous stem cell transplantation was performed for him. During the follow-up time of 5 years later, he was diagnosed with SLE due to fever with rash, positive autoantibodies, decreased complement, and kidney involvement. At the last follow-up, he is alive with no recurrence of Burkitt’s lymphoma and no disease activity of SLE.
Conclusion:In spite of the low frequency of SLE in children with lymphoma, this process may be induced by some common mechanism, including B cell clone and proliferation. So, hematologists and rheumatologists should be alert to the occurrence of both cancer and SLE during the follow-up of patients.
Using Low-Dose Aspirin in the Prevention of Pre-eclampsia and screening for High-risk: An assessment of Health workers' Knowledge and Practices in Southwestern Uganda
Authors: Asiimwe Prisca , Mbatudde Diana , Brennaman Laura , Asasira Justus 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background: Preeclampsia is a major contributor to maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity worldwide particularly in low-income countries like Uganda. The World Health Organization recommends screening and initiating all pregnant women at high risk for pre-eclampsia on low-dose Aspirin. However, it is not known whether health workers in Uganda are aware of its application and whether they use the drug use in preventing pre-eclampsia.
Aim of the study: The study aimed at assessing the knowledge and self-reported practices of health workers on the use of low-dose aspirin in preventing pre-eclampsia among high-risk pregnant women in two districts in Western Uganda. Additionally, the study aimed to establish alternative approaches health workers use to prevent preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women.
Methods: The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design. Data were collected using a participant self-administered questionnaire from 136 health workers in Mbarara and Bushenyi districts. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18.
Results: The majority of participants (63%) were aware that preeclampsia is preventable. However, only 18 percent of participants reported having ever prescribed low-dose aspirin for pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia. Participants reported using various drugs methyldopa, nifedipine, magnesium sulfate, and others to prevent and manage pre-eclampsia.
Conclusion:This study was done in 2018. The study identified significant knowledge gaps on preeclampsia prevention, low-dose aspirin prescription, and screening for pregnant women at risk for preeclampsia among health workers in southwestern Uganda. Health workers reported using other drugs that are not recommended in the prevention of pre-eclampsia.
Survival time and influencing factors on Ethnic minorities with HIV/AIDS in Guizhou province, 1996-2020
Authors: Wang Maosi , Song Xiaotian , Yao Yongming , Huang Lu , Liu Jingping , Xiong Bing , Chen Yang 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
To understand the living status and influencing factors of HIV / AIDS in Guizhou Province, and to provide evidence for reducing the mortality of HIV / AIDS.A retrospective study was carried out to study the HIV / AIDS of ethnic minorities reported in Guizhou Province from 1996 to 2020. The life table was used to calculate the survival rate, Kaplan-Meier was used to calculate the survival time, and Cox proportional hazard regression model was used to analyze the factors that influence the living time of patients.A total of 19,453 ethnic minority HIV / AIDS cases were examined in the study. The proportion of the caused deaths was 34.90% (6,789 / 19,453), the total mortality rate was 10.42 / 100 person/years ( 6,789 / 65132.17 ), the survival time M = 8.08 years ( 95% CI : 7.97–8.70 ), and the cumulative survival probability of the first, 10, 20 and 24 years was 0.82, 0.45, 0.18 and 0.09, respectively. The mortality rate of HAART group was 4.57 / 100 person-years. Multivariate Cox regression results showed that the survival time of the infected was related to gender, age of testing HIV positive, marriage, ethnic minority category, education level, way of infection, first CD4 + T lymphocyte count (CD4), and antiviral treatment (HAART), among which women ( HR = 0.77 ) ; age ( 20 ~, 40 ~, 60 ~ years old group HR were 1.47,2.10,2.95 ). The results show that, compared with the unmarried group, the HRs of married or cohabiting, married or cohabiting groups were 0.91 and 0.88, respectively. Moreover, the HRs of Dong, Miao, Tujia and Yi are 0.74, 0.79, 0.73 and 0.72 respectively compared with the case of Buyi.As to illiterates, the HRs of junior high school culture group, high school culture group and college culture group were 0.82,0.81 and 0.5, respectively. Compared with the injection drug infection, the HR of the heterosexual infection group and the homosexual infection group was 1.33 and 0.76 times ; the HR of the first CD4 ( 200 ~, 350 ~ and 500 ~ / µl groups were 0.52, 0.44 and 0.40, respectively ) ; participation in HAART ( HR = 0.13 ). Among the minority HIV / AIDS in Guizhou Province from 1996 to 2020, women, younger, married, higher education, higher CD4 for the first time, and HIV / AIDS who participated in HAART have a longer survival time. Early diagnosis,treatment and further follow-up measures should be carried out according to risk factors.
A rare case of macroamylasemia in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Authors: Aponso Tilan , Wanninayaka W. S. , Nawarathna N. M.M. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Macroamylasemia is a rare condition affecting 0.5–1.5% of the population. Macroamylasemia should be suspected in a patient with a high serum alpha amylase level without an elevation in the urine alpha-amylase level. Serum amylase binds with other serum proteins like immunoglobulins A( 92%), immunoglobulins G (<30%), and others (<5%), forming macromolecular complexes that weigh more than 400 KDa. Nephrones are unable to secrete these macromolecules into the urine due to their large size, which causes the accumulation of these macromolecules in the serum.
Patients with COVID-19 during seroconversion develop higher concentrations of SARS-CoV-2-specific immunoglobulins and different plasma proteins, which can bind with the alpha amylase molecules and cause macroamylasemia. In this case report, we report about a patient with mild COVID-19 who had persistently elevated serum amylase levels and was later diagnosed to have macroamylasemia. This is the first case of macroamylasemia reported in a patient with COVID-19 in the literature.
Trends in bone metastasis treatments over recent decades and a historical comparison using the new Katagiri score system: future predictions based on pilot studies
Authors: Matsuda Kenji , Shimazu Kazuhiro , Shinozaki Hanae , Fukuda Koji , Yoshida Taichi , Taguchi Daiki , Shibata Hiroyuki 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background
In 2016, the Comprehensive Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Bone Metastasis was published. Since then, the therapeutic outcomes for patients have gradually improved. As life expectancy is a major determinant of surgical intervention, the strategy should be modified if the prolongation of survival is to be achieved.
Methods
For advanced cancer patients with bone metastasis who visited the Department of Clinical Oncology at Akita University hospital between 2012 and 2023, parameters including the site and number of bone metastases, laboratory data, and survival time, were extracted from electronic medical records and the Katagiri score was calculated. The association with survival was determined for each factor.
Results
Data from 136 patients were obtained. The 1-year survival rate for the poor prognosis group with a higher Katagiri score was 20%, which was a significant improvement from 2014 when the scoring system was developed. Other factors significantly affecting survival included thoracic and lumbar metastases, five or more bone metastases, and treatment with chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors.
Conclusions
The 1-year survival rate in patients with a poorer score was improved. These patients may be candidates for surgery in the future. Finally, updating the scoring system is required.
Distributed Visual Positioning for Surgical Instrument Tracking
Authors: Yu Cai , Zhu Mingzhu , He Bingwei , Zhang Jianwei 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

In clinical operations, it is crucial for surgeons to know the location of the surgical instrument. Traditional positioning systems have difficulty dealing with camera occlusion, marker occlusion, and environmental interference.To address these issues, we propose a distributed visual positioning system for surgical instrument tracking in surgery.First, we design the marker pattern with a black and white triangular grid and dot that can be adapted to various instrument surfaces and improve the marker location accuracy of the feature.The cross-points in the marker are the features that each feature has a unique ID.Furthermore, we proposed detection and identification for the position-sensing marker to realize the accurate location and identification of features.Second, we introduce mPnP (multi Perspective-n-Point) method, which fuses feature coordinates from all cameras to deduce the final result directly by the intrinsic and extrinsic parameters.This method provides a reliable initial value for the Bundle Adjustment algorithms.During instrument tracking, we assess the motion state of the instrument and select either dynamic or static Kalman filtering to mitigate any jitter in the instrument's movement.The core algorithms comparison experiment indicates our positioning algorithm has a lower reprojection error comparison to the mainstream algorithms.A series of quantitative experiments showed that the proposed system positioning error is below0.207mm, and the run time is below118.842ms.T he results demonstrate the tremendous clinical application potential of our system providing accurate positioning of instruments promoting the efficiency and safety of clinical surgery.
Hybrid Beamforming for mm-Wave Massive MIMOSystems with Partially Connected RF Architecture
Authors: Majidzadeh Mohammad , Kaleva Jarkko , Tervo Nuutti , Pennanen Harri , Tölli Antti , Latva-aho Matti 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
To satisfy the capacity requirements of future mobile systems, under-utilized millimeter wave frequencies can be efficiently exploited by employing massive MIMO technology with highly directive beamforming.Hybrid analog-digital beamforming has been recognised as a promising approach for large-scale MIMO implementations with a reduced number of costly and power-hungry RF chains.In comparison to fully connected architecture, hybrid beamforming (HBF) with partially connected RF architecture is particularly appealing for the practical implementation due to less complex RF power division and combining networks.In this paper, we first formulate single- and multi-user rate maximization problems as weighted minimum mean square error (WMMSE) and derive solutions for hybrid beamformers using alternating optimization.The algorithms are designed for the full-array- and sub-array-based processing strategies of partially connected HBF architecture.In addition to the rate maximizing WMMSE solutions, we propose lower complexity sub-array-based zero-forcing algorithms.The performance of the proposed algorithms is evaluated in two different channel models, i.e., a simple geometric model and a realistic statistical millimeter wave model known as NYUSIM.The performance results of the WMMSE HBF algorithms are meant to reveal the potential of partially connected HBF and serve as upper bounds for lower complexity methods.Numerical results imply that properly designed partially connected HBF has the potential to provide an good compromise between hardware complexity and system performance in comparison to fully digital beamforming.
Demographic Characteristics and ABO Blood Genotypes Influence Susceptibility to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Yahaya Tajudeen , Umar Ja'afar , Magaji Umar , Abdulrafiu Bashirat , Muhammad Balkisu , Abdulrahim Abdulrakib , Muhammad Abubakar 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background: Computer devices have become an important part of human life because they make work easier and thus increase output. However, the use of computer devices has led to the occurrence of computer vision syndrome (CVS). The current study was aimed at determining the demographic characteristics, influence of ABO blood groups, and diseases associated with CVS in Lagos, Nigeria.
Methods: Structured questionnaires were used to collect demographic information from 153 CVS patients at Unique Eyes Center, Lagos. The data collected includes age, gender, educational level, ethnicity, religion, type of device use, duration spent on devices, marital status, and diseases frequently expressed. The ABO blood groups of the participants were thereafter collected from their medical records.
Results: The results showed that 89 (58.70%) of the respondents were males, while 64 (41.83%) were females. Most of the respondents were > 40 years old, with 78 members (50.98%), followed by age class 21–40 with 48 representatives (31.37%) and age class 10–20 with 27 members (17.65%). Respondents with primary education were 2 (1.31%), those with secondary education were 28 (18.30%), and those with tertiary education consisted of 123 members (80.39%). Married participants were 72 (47.06%), singles were 48 (31.37%), divorced were 18 (11.76%), and widowed were 15 (9.80%). Christians were 81 (52.94%), while Muslims were 72 (47.06%). The Yoruba ethnic group made up 78 (50.98%), the Igbo made up 43 (28.10%), and the Hausa/Fulani were 32 (20.92%). 110 (71.90%) used desktops, 28 (18.30%) used androids, and 15 (9.80%) used laptops or iPads. 116 (75.82%) participants used computer devices continuously, while 37 (24.13%) used them intermittently. People with non-O blood types constituted the majority, of which those with type A blood were the most affected, having accounted for 51 (33.33%) of the overall population. Headache, blurred vision, eye strain, double vision, and neck/shoulder/back pain were strongly associated with CVS in the study area.
Conclusion: The results suggest that demographic characteristics and ABO blood groups genotypes influence susceptibility to CVS among computer users in Lagos. Non-O blood group individuals, mainly type A blood are particularly at risk. People are advised to limit time spend on computer devices and get regular eye tests.
Mission-oriented Determination of Regional Weapon Maintenance Demand in Simulation
Authors: Zhigang Hu , Jing-jun Lou , bin Zeng 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Determining maintenance demand ahead of mission is crucial to practical weapon maintenance, especially to regional warship weapon maintenance. While determining the regional warship weapon maintenance demand, attention is paid only to reliability, but the nature of mission or the consequence of damage is ignored. For this reason, a method for determining regional maintenance demand based on simulation is put forward in this paper. Regional weapon maintenance system is first analyzed to build a mission-oriented maintenance demand model based on the concept of mission-induced failure. Subsequently, the Anylogic platform is employed because of its advantages including agent modeling simulation and visualized process display. Four types of agent are designed for the regional maintenance system. The process of determining maintenance demand based on simulation is established on this basis. At last, an example is taken to calculate and verify the universality and effectiveness of the simulation model.
Evidence for a Two Component Cognitive Structure in Pigeons (Columba livia)
Authors: Flaim Mary , Blaisdell Aaron P. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

A well replicated result in humans is that performance, whether good or bad, is consistent across a wide variety of cognitive tasks. Factor analysis consistently extracts one factor that can account for approximately half of the variance in performance. This factor is termed g and almost all cognitive tasks positively load onto this factor. While some neurobiological correlates of g have been identified in humans, causal experiments are only feasible in animals. When mice and some avian species are assessed with cognitive test batteries, performance positively correlates, and the first component extracted has similar properties to g. There are some limitations to the species tested thus far, including comparability in the cognitive domains assessed across species and homogeneous samples. The pigeon is an ideal subject to overcome these issues since pigeons, humans, and other primates are frequently given similar tasks and many neural correlates of performance have been identified in the pigeon. We created a test battery that assessed different domains, including associative learning, memory, cognitive flexibility, and reaction time. Yet we did not consistently extract a g like factor. Analyses indicated a two-component structure with differential task loadings. Possible interpretations of the components are associative learning/memorization versus a general rule, degree of automaticity, and sensitivity to age related decline. Reasons and implications for this two-component structure are discussed.