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A learner-centered global oral health education approach
Authors: Farokhi Moshtagh R. , Estacio Alvin , English Dana Kiefer 
Published: April 2022

Objectives:
The present research indicates an increased interest in global health among dental students. We focused on developing our future dental practitioners with the skills and capacity to treat underserved populations as international experiences.

Materials and Methods:
This pilot explored the perspective of dental learners regarding global oral health knowledge who had experienced mission trips. Participants were assessed with a validated global oral health survey to understand their existing knowledge. Gaps in training were noted and a global oral health interactive module was created to address international community service learning approaches. Later, all students who intended to participate in a global oral health education or mission trip were administered the same validated pre-test. Finally, on the completion of mission trips or global oral health experiences, the same post-global oral health questionnaire survey was administered to assess knowledge gained.

Results:
Thirty-two dental students (Female = 18 and Male = 14) and learners who had completed mission trips to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic were invited to complete the pre-survey. Twenty-seven students completed the pre-survey in its entirety. About 41% (11/27) were not aware of developed and developing countries’ oral healthcare systems. Participant dental learners (56%) expressed limited cultural competency. They also expressed the lack of global health ethics (52%) awareness (knowledge).

Conclusion:
Results indicated that students benefited from a structured global oral health module, where their perspectives shifted positively. The results suggested that a shift from “mission trip” perspectives to a global oral health readiness is feasible as a student empowerment approach.
Predicting Exchange Rate under UIRP Framework with Support Vector Regression
Authors: Khoa Bui Thanh , Huynh Tran Trong 
Published: April 2022

This study aimed to forecast the exchange rate between the Vietnamese dong and the US dollar for the following month in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It used the Support Vector Regression (SVR) algorithm under the Uncovered Interest Rate Parity (UIRP) theoretical framework; the results are compared with the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression model and the Random Walk (RW) model under the rolling window method. The data included the VND/USD exchange rate, the bank interest rate for the 1-month term, and the 1-month T-bill from January 01, 2020, to September 11, 2021. The research discovered a linear link between the two nations' exchange rates and interest rate differentials. Interest rate differentials are input variables to forecast interest rate differentials. Furthermore, the connection between the exchange rate and interest rate differentials during this era does not support the UIRP hypothesis; hence, the error for OLS predictions remains large. The study provided a model to forecast future exchange rates by combining the UIRP theoretical framework and the SVR algorithm. The UIRP theoretical framework can anticipate exchange rate differentials using the input variable and the interest rates between two nations. Meanwhile, the SVR algorithm is a robust machine learning technique that enhances prediction accuracy. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2022-06-03-014 Full Text: PDF
Convergencias tecnológicas: selección y adopción
Authors: González Jiménez Edgar Emir 
Published: April 2022

En este escrito el autor analiza y evalúa los factores que afectan la selección y la adopción de tecnologías emergentes, las cuales, por su naturaleza y sus campos de acción, se integran para configurar focos estratégicos de convergencia tecnológica. El artículo aborda el caso específico de las convergencias nano-bio e info-cogno, las cuales se analizan a partir de un estudio de vigilancia tecnológica. Los resultados obtenidos permiten proyectar un escenario de actuación para las convergencias tecnológicas en el cual se viabiliza un mapa de ruta para la consolidación de propuestas efectivas, a efectos de afrontar las problemáticas y atender las necesidades que se plantean desde las dimensiones económica, ecológica y social.
Kalibrasi Model Epanet Dengan Uji Paired Sample Test pada Tinggi Tekan Model dan Tinggi Tekan Aktual
Authors: Limbong Benson , Suripin  , Sudarno  
Published: April 2022

Local state drinking water company, Tirta Moedal, which its service area includes Mijen district, need to anticipate growing number of customers along with rapid growing population in the area for the last 5 years. One of the technical preparation is creation of Epanet model of pipe distribution network. Epanet model usage in water pipe network is addressed for time efficiency in hydraulics calculation if there are pipe network development. Calibration in water pipe model is comparing model simulation result to actual observation value of water pressure, by Paired Sample Test. Rising pipe life causing rising roughness and increasing headloss. The goal of this research is to calibrate the Epanet simulation model to actual condition by using modified roughness C value, conform to pipe age. Calibration results show average model simulation pressure is 20.92 m and average actual pressure is 18.94 m. Paired sample T test 2 tailed were conducted to both average pressure , resulting there is no real difference between simulation model to observation actual value, indicated by significant value is 0,124 > 0,05, the model is valid.
Motor Unit and Capillary Recruitment During Fatiguing Arm-Cycling Exercise in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Types 3 and 4
Authors: Habets Laura E. , Bartels Bart , Asselman Fay-Lynn , Hulzebos Erik H.J. , Stegeman Dick F. , Jeneson Jeroen A.L. , van der Pol W. Ludo 
Published: April 2022

Background: Exercise intolerance is an important impairment in patients with SMA, but little is known about the mechanisms underlying this symptom. Objective: To investigate if reduced motor unit and capillary recruitment capacity in patients with SMA contribute to exercise intolerance. Methods: Adolescent and adult patients with SMA types 3 and 4 ( n = 15) and age- and gender matched controls ( n = 15) performed a maximal upper body exercise test. We applied respiratory gas analyses, non-invasive surface electromyography (sEMG) and continuous wave near-infrared spectroscopy (CW-NIRS) to study oxygen consumption, arm muscle motor unit- and capillary recruitment, respectively. Results: Maximal exercise duration was twofold lower ( p < 0.001) and work of breathing and ventilation was 1.6- and 1.8-fold higher ( p < 0.05) in patients compared to controls, respectively. Regarding motor unit recruitment, we found higher normalized RMS amplitude onset values of sEMG signals from all muscles and the increase in normalized RMS amplitudes was similar in the m. triceps brachii, m. brachioradialis and m. flexor digitorum in SMA compared to controls. Median frequency, onset values were similar in patients and controls. We found a similar decrease in median frequencies of sEMG recordings from the m. biceps brachii, a diminished decrease from the m. brachioradialis and m. flexor digitorum, but a larger decrease from the m. triceps brachii. With respect to capillary recruitment, CW-NIRS recordings in m. biceps brachii revealed dynamics that were both qualitatively and quantitatively similar in patients and controls. Conclusion: We found no evidence for the contribution of motor unit and capillary recruitment capacity of the upper arm muscles in adolescent and adult patients with SMA types 3 and 4 as primary limiting factors to premature fatigue during execution of a maximal arm-cycling task.
Pelatihan “English Communicative” Guna Mempersiapkan SDM Berkualitas dan “Competitive”
Authors: Widiyarto Sigit , Wulansari Lusiana , Hasanusi Fitria Sari 
Published: April 2022

Bahasa Inggris merupakan bagian dari tuntutan di era global. Siswa diharuskan untuk menguasai bahasa Inggris baik dalam berbicara (spoken) maupun dalam menulis (written) karena seperti fakta yang ada dalam masyarakat sekarang ini bahwa bahasa Inggris digunakan di hampir di semua bidang seperti pada buku, bidang ilmiah, website, komputer dan lainya. Terlebih pada dunia kerja seorang pelamar kerja pada umunya diharuskan bisa berbahasa Inggris baik aktif maupun pasif. Jadi sangatlah tepat apabila pengajaran bahasa Inggris yang tepat akan berdampak baik pada siswa itu sendiri. Akan tetapi sering kita jumpai pembelajaran bahasa Inggris masih mengalami sejumlah kendala yang menghambat proses belajar siswa. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini untuk menerapkan metode Total Physical Response (TPR). Kegiatan ini berlangsung selama 3 bulan, dan berakhir pada bulan Desember 2018. Adapun sekolah yang menjadi target mitra adalah SMP Kanzul Mubarok dan Azzuhriyah. Hasil kegiatan ini adalah siswa lebih tertarik belajar denggan gerakan fisik dan mengerjakan apa yang diperintahkan dalam pembelajaan. Siswa lebih antusias dan hasil lebih baik, walupun masih ada beberapa kendala.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Rumah Tangga Dari Botol Bekas Menjadi Benda Pakai Rumah Tangga Untuk UKM Binaan Pemerintah Kota Bekasi
Authors: Wilastrina Atridia , Damayanti Resky Annisa , Adisurya Susy Irma , Dewanti Asih Retno 
Published: April 2022

Mendaur ulang adalah pengolahan sampah atau sisa produk limbah menjadi produk baru yang dapat dipakai lagi secara layak dengan salah satu tujuannya untuk melestarikan lingkungan. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) yang dilakukan dimasa pandemi ini memilih obyek limbah rumah tangga berupa pemanfaatan botol bekas air mineral menjadi benda pakai rumah tangga sebagai alat kebersihan yaitu sapu. Pemahaman dan pengetahuan masyarakat yang kurang tentang cara mengolah sisa material tersebut, menjadikan benda bekas menjadi barang yang kurang berguna sehingga banyak yang dibuang dan tidak dimanfaatkan serta dapat sekaligus mengurangi limbah plastik. Kegiatan PkM ini memberikan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat umum khususnya untuk ibu-ibu pelaku UKM agar dapat memiliki ketrampilan baru mengolah limbah rumah tangga menjadi barang baru yang lebih bermanfaat untuk masyarakat sekitar dan dapat mempunyai fungsi sebagai bahan yang berguna dalam menjaga kebersihan lingkungan di masa pandemi Covid-19. Metode penyuluhan yang dilakukan adalah kualitatif bersifat deskriptif yang berguna untuk menghimpun, memilah, menganalisis dan mengevaluasi data dan informasi yang diperoleh. Melalui PkM diperoleh hasil bahwa sampah rumah tangga berupa botol bekas air mineral dapat diolah menjadi benda pakai rumah tangga, yang fungsional dan mempunyai nilai jual seperti sapu.
IMPLEMENTASI SPMI, KUALITAS MANAJEMEN, KINERJA SEKOLAH DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP REPUTASI SEKOLAH DI SMKN 5 BANDUNG
Authors: Rochanah Sity , Mulyani Sri Rochani , Mulyanti Dety 
Published: April 2022

Kualitas satuan pendidikan dapat berkembang jika satuan pendidikan menerapkan penjaminan mutu dalam pengelolaan proses-proses di dalamnya dalam pemenuhan 8 (delapan) Standar Nasional Pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur Implementasi Sistem Penjaminan Mutu Internal (SPMI) dan Kualitas Manajemen Sekolah terhadap Kinerja Sekolah dan Implikasinya terhadap Reputasi Sekolah ( Studi Kasus di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Negeri 5 Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Implementasi SPMI termasuk skor katagori sangat baik,Kualitas Manajemen termasuk katagori sangat baik,Kinerja Sekolah termasuk katagori sangat baik dan Reputasi Sekolah termasuk katagori sangat baik.Untuk hasil data analisis diperoleh bahwa secara langsung menunjukkan bahwa Implementasi SPMI (X1) berpengaruh sebesar 0,482 terhadap Kinerja sekolah(Y), Kualitas Manajemen (X2) berpengaruh sebesar 0,350 terhadap kinerja sekolah(Y), Kinerja sekolah(Y) berpengaruh sebesar 0,275 terhadap Reputasi sekolah(Z), Implementasi SPMI(X1) berpengaruh sebesar 0,354 terhadap Reputasi Sekolah(Z) dan Kualitas Manajemen(Y) berpengaruh sebesar 0,323 terhadap Reputasi Sekolah(Z) .Adapun Pengaruh secara tidak langsung menujukkan bahwa Implementasi SPMI(X1) terhadap Reputasi sekolah melalui Kinerja Sekolah (Y) sebesar 13,26%, dan Kualitas Manajemen (X2) terhadap Reputasi sekolah melalui Kinerja Sekolah(Y) berpengaruh sebesar 9,63% .Kata Kunci : Implementasi SPMI, Kualitas Manajemen, Kinerja Sekolah, Reputasi Sekolah.
PREDIKSI VOLUME DAN RITASI PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH DI KOTA BANDUNG DENGAN METODE REGRESI LINEAR
Authors: . Gunawansyah , Laluma Riffa Haviani , Prasetya Alka 
Published: April 2022

Permasalahan sampah sudah menjadi masalah serius di berbagai kota besar khususnya Bandung. Pertumbuhan penduduk dan gaya hidup masyarakat menjadi faktor terbesar dalam menyumbang volume sampah. Hal ini semakin memiliki dampak besar pada saat pengelolaannya tidak dilakukan secara profesional. Volume sampah dalam 10 tahun terakhir meningkat 71% dan hal ini berdampak pada ketersediaan TPS, TPA, petugas dan anggaran biaya. Berbagai antisipasi dan pengendalian dini harus segera dilakukan seperti edukasi kepada masyarakat maupun profesionalisme dalam pengelolaan sampah. Prediksi volume sampah dan ritasi pengangkutan sampah bulanan maupun tahunan dengan menggunakan berbagai metode statistik seperti regresi linear bisa digunakan untuk memprediksi dan merancang berbagai hal teknis dalam pengelolaan sampah. Hasil dari prediksi tersebut bisa digunakan untuk memutuskan berbagai kebijakan jangka pendek maupun jangka panjang oleh pihak terkait khususnya PD Kebersihan Kota bandung. Hasil prediksi volume sampah tahun 2021 dan 2022 dengan menggunakan metode regresi linear berdasarkan data tahun 2011-2020 sebesar 489.148 ton dan 506.709 ton. Hasil prediksi ritasi pengangkutan sampah untuk tahun 2020 sebanyak 100.042 kali atau rata-rata 274 ritasi/hari dan 103.819 kali untuk tahun 2022 atau rata-rata 284 ritasi/hari. Rata-rata volume sampah yang di angkut/ritasi sebesar 4,89 ton untuk tahun 2021 dan 4,88 ton pada tahun 2022. Hasil prediksi tersebut bisa digunakan untuk menyusun anggaran biaya, perencanaan ketersediaan dan daya tampung TPS, TPA serta petugas kebersihan.
Effect of pioglitazone treatment on serum chemerin and vaspin levels in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Authors: Rana Hussein Kutaif  , Mustafa G. Alabbassi  , Weqar Akram Hussein  , Zainab Faleh Ali  , Shatha Khayun Jassim  
Published: April 2022

Abdominal fat synthesizes a variety of adipokines, including vaspin and chemerin, that affect the resistance to insulin. This research was conducted to demonstrate the effect of pioglitazone, one insulin sensitizer used to decrease insulin resistance, on these adipokines in

obese patients with polycystic ovary (PCOS). Twenty-five obese women with PCOS were treated with pioglitazone 15mg/bid for 12 weeks. Modifications in fasting blood glucose (FBG), serum fasting insulin (FSI), chemerin and vaspin serum levels, follicle stimulation hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), testosterone (T), and in baseline and post-therapy were assessed. Body mass index decreased without any substantial variance after 12 weeks of pioglitazone therapy (P> 0.05). T, FSI, HOMA-IR, LH, and FBG levels have decreased considerably (P≤0.01, P≤0.05) after the therapy. No substantial variations were found in FSH (P>0.05). Serum chemerin and vaspin levels were observed no significant difference than before treatment (P>0.05) in obese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome cases.
Study the antibacterial effect of N_butanol extract of Urtica dioica
Authors: Ahmed Abdulaziz Ahmed  , Baydaa Hameed Abdulah  , Yaser Mustafa Kamal  
Published: April 2022

Since ancient times Urtica dioica has been used as an herbal medicine in Western Asia. The current study demonstrates the anti-bacterial effect of N_butanol extraction of Urtica dioica. The antibacterial effect was tested against some of gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria isolated

from hospitalized patients having urinary tract infection. Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was used. Urticasea is a family of plant known for their medicinal activity from folk medicine. Urtica dioica is a member of urticasea and it is known for it is antibacterial effect.
Methods
The leaves of Urtica dioica were collected in Iraq from jisr dayla district in Baghdad province in april 2019.The N_butanol extraction was compared with the drug ciprofloxacin. Disc diffusion method was used to determine the sensitivity of the samples.
Results
The N_ butanol extract shows weak inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli while other strain does not affect by extract comparing with ciprofloxacin.
Conclusion
The N_butanol extract of urtica dioica have weak antibacterial effect when compared with ciproflxacine
Nano-carriers as a Selective Treatment for Cancer
Authors: Ghaidaa S. Hameed  , Methaq Hamad Sabar  
Published: April 2022

Among many therapeutic treatments for cancer, nano-carriers are the focus of our review to illustrate the update usage of this drug delivery approach, the most likely side effects and the reality of their potential application with minimum adverse effects. Here, we demonstrate the types of these nano-carriers based on
their nature with detailed recent studies about their use. The variation in the skeleton of these nanoparticles enable the selection of the suitable type with higher specifications than others. However, the poor in vivo testing is the main stumbling block for completion of their manufacturing. This review will help the researchers to find the road map for further investigation to finally aid the pharmaceutical companies in manufacturing these nano-carriers in appropriate dosage forms to save the life of millions of people in the world.
The Impact of Vitamin D on The Development of Multiple Sclerosis (Review article)
Authors: Aseel Ghassan Daoud  , Huda Jaber Waheed  , Mayssaa Essam Abdala  
Published: April 2022

Multiple Sclerosis is a harmful disease causes severe and painful symptoms. In the recent period, researchers have tended to study the effect of vitamin D deficiency on general health. Several studies have reported that there is a relation between vitamin D levels and MS disease progression. Epidemiological testimony
and reports have recorded that there are an association between the decrement in plasma vitamin D levels and the incidence of MS also with the disease development; and it has seen that when take vitamin D as supplement may protect the MS patients against disease development. Despite clear evidence of the correlation between disease progression and vitamin D deficiency but the mechanism yet unclear.
Perbandingan latihan power otot tungkai dan latihan ball feeling terhadap tingkat akurasi passing sepak bola di SSB Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Rachman Muhammad Arif , Raibowo Septian , Prabowo Andika 
Published: April 2022

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh latihan power otot tungkai terhadap akurasi passing, mengetahui pengaruh latihan ball feeling terhadap akurasi passing, mengetahui manakah yang lebih efektif antara latihan power otot tungkai dan ball feeling terhadap akurasi passing sepak bola. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan two group pre test – post test group design. Populasi 118 atlet dan sampel 30 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengambilan sampel bertujuan (purposive sampling). Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik tes dan pengukuran. Tes yang digunakan adalah tes passing. Hasil penelitian ini, pertama tidak terdapat pengaruh latihan power otot tungkai terhadap akurasi passing sepak bola t_hitung = 1.509 < t_tabel = 2.160, kedua terdapat pengaruh latihan ball feeling terhadap akurasi passing sepak bola t_hitung = 2.507 > t_tabel = 2.160, hasil uji perbandingan antara 2 kelompok eksperimen memperoleh hasil t_hitung = 0.665 < t_tabel = 2.048, dan ketiga dapat disimpulkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara latihan power otot tungkai dan latihan ball feeling. Persentase latihan ball feeling sebesar 13.98%, sedangkan persentase peningkatan latihan power otot tungkai sebesar 10.99%. Sehingga dapat direkomendasikan bahwa latihan ball feeling lebih baik dari pada latihan power otot tungkai.
Molecular Characteristics of m6A Regulators and Tumor Microenvironment Infiltration in Soft Tissue Sarcoma: A Gene-Based Study
Authors: Xiao Kang-Wen , Yang Zhi-Qiang , Yan Xin , Liu Zhi-Bo , Yang Min , Guo Liang-Yu , Cai Lin 
Published: April 2022

Background: N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation played a key role in tumor growth. However, the relationship between m6A and soft tissue sarcoma (STS) was still unclear.Methods: The characterization and patterns of m6A modification in STS (TCGA-SARC and GSE17674) were analyzed comprehensively through bioinformatics and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The effects of different m6A modification patterns on prognosis and immune infiltration of STS were further explored. Differentially expressed gene (DEG) analysis was performed. Moreover, an m6Ascore was constructed by principal component analysis (PCA). In addition, two immunotherapy datasets (IMvigor210 and GSE78220) and a sarcoma dataset (GSE17618) were used to evaluate the m6Ascore.Results: Huge differences were found in somatic mutation, CNV, and expression of 25 m6A regulators in STS. Two modification patterns (A and B) in STS were further identified and the m6A cluster A showed a better clinical outcome with a lower immune/stromal score compared with the m6A cluster B (p &lt; 0.050).In addition to , most STS samples from m6A cluster A showed a high m6Ascore, which was related to mismatch repair and a better prognosis of STS (p &lt; 0.001). In contrast, the m6A cluster B, characterized by a low m6Ascore, was related to the MYC signaling pathway, which led to a poor prognosis of STS. A high m6Ascore also contributed to a better outcome of PD-1/PD-L1 blockade immunotherapy.Conclusion: The modification patterns of 25 m6A regulators in the STS microenvironment were explored comprehensively. The novel m6Ascore effectively predicted the characteristics of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and outcome in STS and provided novel insights for future immunotherapy.