bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
“What Other Information Is There?”: Identifying Information Gaps, Perceptions and Misconceptions on COVID-19 Among Minority Ethnic Groups in the Netherlands
Authors: Bakuri Amisah Zenabu , Antwi-Berko Daniel 
Published: July 2022

BackgroundMultiple media platforms and various resources are available for information on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Identifying people's preferences is key to building public confidence and planning for successful national or regional health intervention strategies.MethodsUsing exploratory mixed-methods including a short survey, interviews and participant observation, this cross-sectional study of 160 respondents from the Ghanaian-Dutch, Afro and Hindustani Surinamese-Dutch communities in Amsterdam, the Netherlands was conducted. Data collected between February to April 2021, included demographics characteristics, knowledge, opinions, preferred source of information, behavioral factors, and information gaps on COVID-19 prevention measures, responses and decision-making of respondents. Descriptive statistics and follow-up in-depth interviews were conducted to determine the relationship between respondents' demographics, information sources, and attitudes/behaviors toward COVID-19.ResultsThe findings of this study indicated that although many of the respondents from these communities had good knowledge on COVID-19, its modes of transmission and prevention measures, their willingness to take up initiatives and prioritize self responsibility toward their health are tied to their communal life. The respondents in this study demonstrated high value for social lives and relied on their connections with friends and families in shaping, obtaining, processing and utilizing COVID-19 information to build a sense of responsibility toward the uptake of COVID-19 prevention measures despite recent decline in number of cases.ConclusionThis sense of responsibility means their active participation and ownership of interventions to address the specific personal concerns and that of their community. However, different factors play influential roles toward the behavior choices of our respondents regarding the COVID-19 prevention.
Addressing the Evidence Gap in the Economic and Social Benefits of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: A Systematic Review
Authors: Revenga Becedas Rebeca , Sant Fruchtman Carmen , Dincu Irina , De Savigny Donald , Cobos Muñoz Daniel 
Published: July 2022

Objectives:Considering the aspiration embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals to Leave No One Behind by 2030, civil registration and vital statistics systems have an essential role in providing reliable, up-to-date information to monitor the progress. Thus, the aim of this systematic review is to compile empirical evidence on the benefits of a functioning civil registration and vital statistics system.Methods:Selected databases were systematically searched until 2019. Key experts were also contacted for relevant literature. The review process was managed with the software EPPI-Reviewer and followed standard methods for systematic reviews.Results:A total of 18 studies were included. The findings revealed that having birth, death, and/or marriage registration, and vital statistics were associated with access to rights and protection, positive impact on economic and health outcomes, and increased access to education.Conclusion:The present review supports the idea that systemic approaches strengthen civil registration and vital statistics systems due to the cumulative effects of vital events’ registration. Ensuring appropriate systems for civil registration will have an impact not only on the individuals but also on the generations to come.
PERBAIKAN POSTUR KERJA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE RULA DAN RWL UNTUK MEMINIMALKAN GANGGUAN MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS DI PT. XYZ
Authors: Gumilang Dicky , Ananto Kurniawan Dwi 
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAK
Dalam industri manufaktur beberapa tugas penanganan material dilakukan secara manual atau manual material handling (MMH). Penggunaan otot yang berlebihan atau otot menerima beban statis secara berulang dalam jangka waktu yang lama, tanpa didukung oleh postur tubuh yang alami bisa menyebabkan cedera pada pekerja. Musculoskeletal disorders merupakan cedera atau gangguan yang dapat mempengaruhi pergerakan tubuh manusia atau sistem muskuloskeletal, seperti otot dan ligament. Tingginya tingkat cedera, penyakit akibat kerja, atau kecelakaan kerja akibat MMH selain merugikan pekerja, juga akan berdampak buruk terhadap kinerja perusahaan, diantaranya penurunan produktivitas perusahaan, beban biaya pengobatan yang cukup tinggi, ketidakhadiran pekerja serta penurunan kualitas kerja. Untuk mengurangi risiko kecelakaan kerja karena kesalahan manual handling yang mengakibatkan gangguan musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) dilakukan penilaian postur kerja dengan menggunakan metode Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) dan Recommended Weight Limit (RWL). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah melakukan penilaian postur kerja karyawan pada bagian produksi PT. XYZ dan melakukan perbaikan pada postur kerja yang dianggap membahayakan ergonomi tubuh manusia sehingga dapat meminimalkan gangguan musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) pada pekerja.
Kata kunci: Manual Material Handling, Musculoskeletal disorders, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment RULA, Recommended Weight Limit RWL, Ergonomi
Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Mahasiswa Pembuatan Biogas Berbasis Lingkungan pada Mata Kuliah Kimia Lingkungan
Authors: Fitra Abdul , Sulastry Taty , Djangi Muhammad Jasri 
Published: July 2022

AbstrakPenelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan (Research and Development) yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan lembar kerja mahasiswa pada pembuatan biogas berbasis lingkungan yang valid, efektif, dan praktis untuk digunakan pada mata kuliah kimia lingkungan. Pengembangan LKM ini mengacu pada model pengembangan 4D (four-D model) yang terdiri dari tahap pendefenisian (define), tahap perancangan (design), tahap pengembangan (develop), dan tahap penyebaran (disseminate). Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian ini terdiri dari instrumen kevalidan LKM yaitu lembar validasi LKM, instrumen keefektifan LKM terdiri dari instrumen hasil belajar dan lembar pengamatan aktivitas mahasiswa, serta instrumen kepraktisan LKM yang terdiri dari angket persepsi mahasiswa dan dosen. LKM dinyatakan valid berdasarkan hasil validasi oleh tiga orang ahli dengan rata-rata nilai validitas sebesar 3,13. Berdasarkan penilaian hasil belajar dan pengamatan aktivitas mahasiswa, LKM dinyatakan efektif dengan nilai rata-rata total hasil belajar berada pada kategori baik, yaitu 79,86 dan persentase aktivitas mahasiswa sebesar 93,94% dengan kategori sangat baik. Berdasarkan hasil angket persepsi mahasiswa yang terdiri dari 36 orang dan angket persepsi dosen yang terdiri dari 2 orang, LKM dinyatakan praktis dengan rata-rata respon positif mahasiswa dan dosen sebesar 95,05% dan 100% dengan kategori sangat praktis.Kata Kunci: Penelitian Pengembangan, Model Pengembangan 4D, LKM, BiogasABSTRACTThis research was a research and development that aimed to develop the students’ worksheet at making biogas based on environment that valid, effective, and simple to be used at environmental chemistry lesson. The development of students’ worksheet is focus on 4D development models (four-D model) which consist of defining step (define), designing step (design), development step (develop), and disseminate step (disseminate). The instruments of the research is the validation instrument of the students’ worksheet, affectivity instrument which consist of the study result and the observation of the students’ activity, and the simple instrument of the students’ worksheet which consist of students’ and lecturer’s perception questionnaire. Students’ worksheet assessed as valid based on the validation result by three experts which average grade is 3.13. Based on studying result and students’ activity observation, students worksheet was assumed effective with total average in good category, was 79,86 and students’ activity was 93,94% with very good category. Based on students’ perception questionnaire which consist of 36 participants and lecturers’ perception questionnaire which consist of 2 participants, students worksheet is simple with students’ average positive respond and lecturer was 95,05% and 100% with very simple category.Keywords: Development Research, 4D Development Model, Students’ Worksheet, Biogas
Uji Aktivitas Antioksidan Ekstrak Etanol Rambut Jagung (Zea mays L.) dengan Menggunakan Metode 2,2-difenil-1-pikrilhidrazil (DPPH)
Authors: Kurnia Kurnia , Yunus Muh , Herawati Netti 
Published: July 2022

ABSTRAKPengujian aktivitas antioksidan pada ekstrak etanol Rambut Jagung (Zea Mays L.) yang telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode DPPH (2,2-difenil-1-pikrilhidrazil). Sebagai kontrol positif digunakan vitamin C. Ekstrak etanol diperoleh dengan metode maserasi. Aktivitas antioksidan sampel ditentukan oleh besarnya persentase peredaman radikal DPPH. Ekstrak etanol rambut jagung memiliki aktivitas antioksidan lebih tinggi dibanding dengan vitamin C sebesar 7,73 ppm dan masuk dalam kategori sangat kuat. Kata kunci : DPPH, Rambut Jagung, Uji Aktvitas Antioksidan, (Zea mays L.). ABSTRACTThe antioxidant activity test of ethanol corn hair (Zea Mays L.) extract has been done by using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl). As a positive control used vitamin C. The ethanol extract is obtained by maceration method. The antioxidant activity of the sample is determined by the percentage of DPPH radical reduction. Ethanol corn hair extract has higher antioxidant activity than vitamin C at 7.73 ppm and in the category of very strong.Keywords: Antioxidant Activity Test, DPPH, Hair Corn, (Zea mays L.).
Extracorporeal photopheresis in the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host-disease
Authors: Vasilyeva V. A. , Kuzmina L. A. , Drokov M. Yu. , Dovydenko M. V. , Koroleva O. M. , Dubnyak D. S. , Dmitrova A. A. , Nikiforova N. M. , Starikova O. S. , Kamelskikh D. V. , Sherbakova A. A. , Gaponova T. V. , Parovichnikova E. N. , Savchenko V. G. 
Published: July 2022

Introduction.Chronic graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a frequently occurring complication after transplantation of allogeneic hematopoietic cells associated with a decrease in the quality of life and long-term administration of immunosuppressive drugs. Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is a second line of therapy after treatment failure with glucocorticoids.Aim— to evaluate the effects of ECP treatment in patients with glucocorticosteroids (GCS)-refractory, GCS-dependent or GCS -intolerant chronic GVHD.Materials and methods.24 patients with GCS-refractory, GCS-dependent or GCS-intolerant chronic GVHD were included in the therapy with ECP. Nine patients had moderate chronic GVHD, and 15 had a severe chronic GVHD. Skin and mucous membranes were the most frequently targeted organs, 21 and 20 of 24 patients respectively, liver damage was detected in 8 patients. The maximum duration of treatment was 33 months (median — 8.5 months). The number of procedures of ECP ranged from 6 to 48 (median — 22).Results.A response was determined in 23 patients with one patient being excluded from the assessment due to a relapse of acute leukemia. 16 (69.5 %) patients achieved an overall response to ECP treatment. Three patients had complete response and full reduction of immunosuppressive therapy. When assessing organ-specific response, the most notable improvement was observed in the mucous membranes of 17 patients (89.4 %), skin — 17 (85 %), and liver — 7 (75 %). Along with achieving a general overall response, 78.2 % of patients partly reduced or completely canceled immunosuppressive therapy.Conclusion.ECP is an effective and promising second line treatment method for chronic GVHD in patients with GCS-refractory, GCS-dependent or GCS-intolerant forms.
Molybdenum disulfide homogeneous junction diode fabrication and rectification characteristics
Authors: Li Wei , Ke Jeng-Yu , Ou-Yang Yun-Xuan , Lin Ying-Xuan , Ho Ching-Hwa , Lee Kuei-Yi , Fujii Shunjiro , Honda Shin-ichi , Okado Hideaki , Naitoh Masamichi 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The chemical vapor transport method was used in this research to synthesize MoS2 bulk. Through mechanical exfoliation, we limited the thickness of MoS2 flakes from 1 to 3 μm. In order to fabricate a p–n homogeneous junction, we used oxygen plasma treatment to transform the MoS2 characteristics from n-type to p-type to fabricate a p–n homogenous junction and demonstrate the charge neutrality point shift from −80 to +102 V successfully using FET measurement. The MoS2 p–n homogeneous junction diode showed an excellent p-n characteristic curve during the measurements and performed great rectifying behavior with 1–10 Vpp in the half-wave rectification experiment. This work demonstrated that MoS2 flake had great potential for p-n diodes that feature significant p–n characteristics and rectifying behavior.
Investigation on the spectrum smoothing effect in an ultrafast Tm-doped fiber chirped pulse amplifier
Authors: Shang Jingcheng , Zhao Shengzhi , Liu Yizhou , Yang Kejian , Wang Chun , Li Tao , Feng Tianli 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
We investigate the spectrum smoothing effect of the amplified soliton pulse in an ultrafast Tm-doped fiber chirped pulse amplifier, in which the soliton pulse is amplified to 7.3 W with a pulse duration of ∼350 fs. The experimental investigation reveals that the spectrum smoothing effect arises from the polarization filtering effect of the grating-based pulse compressor, which is further confirmed by a theoretical simulation. This effect not only smooths the amplified laser spectrum, but also improves the pulse contrast ratio.
Reciclaje de neumáticos y rentabilidad en empresas de mantenimiento y reparación de vehículos automotores de la región del Maule
Authors: López Rojas José Bernardo , Palí Casanova Ramón del Jesús 
Published: July 2022

Este estudio presenta una aproximación al creciente mercado del caucho disponible para reciclaje, incorporado en los costos de la evaluación de proyectos relacionados con el reciclaje de neumáticos, para lo que se estudia el comportamiento de las empresas relacionadas con la actividad económica de mantenimiento y reparación de vehículos automotores de la región del Maule en Chile. El tema corresponde al campo de investigación del medio ambiente, calidad y prevención y estará enmarcado en la Ley de responsabilidad extendida del productor y fomento al reciclaje, de reciente promulgación en el país. La metodología utilizada, considerará un modelo sistémico compuesto por entradas, procesos y salidas, además de normas y recursos. Para establecer las entradas, será necesario recurrir a fuentes primarias de información, lo que implicará identificar la población de empresas que generan neumáticos y determinar la muestra que se medirá a través del empleo de herramientas de recolección de información y se diseñarán para que puedan satisfacer criterios científicos aceptables, que puedan ser aplicadas por otros investigadores y puedan ser validados sus resultados, estadísticamente y corroborados mediante fuentes secundarias. Al usar un caso real para una población determinada, se utilizó un diseño descriptivo transversal. El resultado del análisis de la información obtenida mediante el software estadístico SPSS para metodologías cuantitativas, determinan la discusión y conclusiones.
Elucidation of antibacterial activity of Bacillus sp. and Alcaligenes sp. metabolites against multidrug-resistant bacteria
Authors: Ullah Faheem , Zaman Sadir , Ullah Waheed , Ali Shandana , Qasim Muhammed , Muhammad Niaz , Mehmood Momina , Ali Navid , Khan Niamat 
Published: July 2022

Different resistance mechanisms are involved in exhibiting resistance to different groups of antibiotics. Researchers are searching for new therapeutic options to encounter the emerging trend of microbial resistance. Bacteria were isolated from the extreme environment of Cholistan Desert and were screened for characterization. Potential metabolites that showed broad-spectrum activity were partially purified using silica gel chromatography and determined their minimum inhibitory concentration. A collection of 50 bacterial isolates from soil samples was screened for metabolite production and among them isolate R19 of Bacillus sp. and isolate A8 of Alcaligenes sp. had high similarity with strong antimicrobial metabolite producers. The growth of A8 was stable at slight acidic pH while R19 was best at neutral pH. Similarly, the best growth of A8 was observed at 37 °C while R19 at 35 °C. Minimum inhibitory concentration of purified compounds of Bacillus sp. were determined at concentration range of (3.12 – 100 %) against multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains of Shigella, Enterobacter aerogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumonia and produced 10 – 25 mm zone of inhibition. Metabolites of Alcaligenes sp. were sufficient to inhibit the growth of all selected MDR bacteria at concentrations 12.25 – 100 % and shows 10 – 20 mm zone of inhibition. Bacillus sp. and Alcaligenes sp. can be used as producers of potential antibacterial metabolites. Proper utilization of selected metabolites can be helpful in combating emerging drug resistant pathogenic bacteria. In addition, further proteomic analysis and structural insight should be considered to elaborate their active ingredients and its efficacy.
Non-Maintenance Creates the Right of Separation for Woman: A Study of Shariah Law and Pakistani Court Practices”
Authors: Riaz Dr. Shehla , Begum Dr. Salma 
Published: July 2022

Islamic law enjoins the husband to maintain his wife and also gives the right to wife for separation when her husband fails or neglects to provide her maintenance. The right of separation on ground of non-maintenance is also acknowledged in Section 2 of Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939. The paper focuses to analyze the Islamic law regarding separation due to non-Maintenance and courts practices in Pakistan. The paper intends to know: what are the reasons on which Islamic Law allows a wife to ask for separation? What are the Jurists opinions regarding separation due to non-maintenance? what is the procedure that is followed in the court to dissolve the marriage on ground of non-maintenance? What are the difficulties faced by the woman in demanding the separation through the court on ground of non-Maintenance? The research follows the qualitative research method to identify the difference between theoretical framework and practical application of laws. The paper concludes that although the grounds of separation in Islamic law are incorporated in various Pakistani law but the application of these laws in courts is different.
Influence of Western Economic Thoughts on Islamic Civilization: A Research Study
Authors: Gulzar Dr. Sadia 
Published: July 2022

In the contemporary world, Western civilization is emerging as the most dominating and influential civilization. It is also affecting other civilizations in several ways. One of the major reasons for its dominance is its financial strength and economic stability. Every economic agenda of the West has a particular purpose. For instance, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are the products of Western civilization. They offer conditional financial support to the developing countries and thus weaken them financially. It is also included in the agenda of the West to access and occupy the mineral resources of Islamic countries. Contrary to this, Islam condemns exploitation and Islamic countries have no space for any such economic policy which may harm anyone. The growing tendency of international consumerism has also given rise to extravagance in Islamic societies. Similarly, the dominance of the materialistic West has also made the members of Islamic society materialistic in the sense that they no longer seem to be concerned with the financial conditions of their fellow Muslims. While Islam is a religion that makes its followers seek the welfare of each other. The purpose of this research paper is to examine the effects of Western civilization on Islamic civilization. This research is a humble attempt to delve into the issue and identify ways and means to restore the lost place of Islamic civilization in the modern world. The research paper follows content analysis.
Contemporary Intellectual Conflict and Modern Requirements for Da'wah and Strategies
Authors: Yousuf Dr. Faridah , Akthar Dr. Naseem 
Published: July 2022

Islam as a last seal of revealed religions, it is obligatory in Islam for its followers to preach and spread the last and final message of Allah to the world. Globalization made it much easier to interact with different sects, ethnic groups, nations and religions; which results in a dire need to put more effort in spreading the message of Islam. Though it is a fact that besides the sincere efforts of different preaching groups of Islam the required results are still needed to be achieved. That’s why it is important to made reforms in the methods of preaching to face and counter the challenges of contemporary scenario. This article focuses on the responsibility of preacher and objectives of preaching so the preacher clearly understands the objectives behind the spreading of the message of Islam and exert his/her all abilities to fulfill the task. Because in recent times in order to convey the message of Islam the preacher have to face many challenges and problems. That is why the preaching should be given with wisdom, humility, sincerity, persistence and according to the environment. At the end this study focuses on the strategies of preaching so preacher understand the basic elements of preaching to attain the required result.
MINAT BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN KEWARGANEGARAAN (PKN) DI LINGKUNGAN SEKITAR
Authors: Putri Riska Tiara , Hasibuan Ahmad Tarmizi , Melati Selfia 
Published: July 2022

Pendidikan kewarganegaraan merupakan mata pelajaran wajib pada anak sekolah dasar, mata pelajaran ini memiliki tujuan patriotisme sejak dini. Minat siswa dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan kurang menarik disebabkan metode atau cara pembelajaran yang kurang menarik, kreativ, daan inovatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa sekolah dasar pada mata pelajaran pendidikan kewarganegaraan. penelitian menggunakan metode deskrptif kualitatif dangan teknik wawancara kepada peserta didik yang terpilih. Metode ini dilakukan dengan melihat dan mewawancarai responden yang terpilih yang mana subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V Sekolah Dasar yang berjumlah 20 siswa, yang terdiri dari 10 siswa perempuan dan 10 siswa laki laki yang beralamat di Jl.Taduan, pancing, Sumatera Utara. Dan Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan kurang diminati. Kurangnya minat belajar siswa terhadap pembelajaran PKN ini di sebabkan metode dan strategi pembelajaran yang kurang menarik dan bersifat membosankan.