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Ultra-Brief Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention Effects On Mental Health During The Coronavirus Disease Outbreak In Malaysia: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Kai-Shuen Pheh, Hui-Chien Tan, Chee-Seng Tan

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

The federal government of Malaysia recently implemented a nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) to control the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the MCO has had a negative impact on people’s mental well-being. Interventions that can improve people’s mental health when their movement is restricted are therefore urgently needed. The present study investigated the impact of an ultra-brief online mindfulness-based intervention on mental health using a two-arm randomized controlled trial design. A total of 161 participants self-reported their distress, anxiety, psychological insecurity, and well-being at baseline and post-treatment, while 61 of them answered the same set of measures and the fear of COVID-19 …

Health Literacy Program To Reduce The Consumption Of Sugary Drinks By Middle School Students In Jakarta, Ni Putu Pristi Wisuantari, Laras Sekarasih

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

There is a visible upward trend in the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages across the world, and Indonesia is no exception. This study examined the effectiveness of school-based programs to increase the knowledge of junior high school students with regard to sugar-sweetened beverages in an attempt to decrease their consumption. A one week intervention using a quasi-experimental design was conducted through the adoption of the Kids SIPsmartER (Lane, et al., 2017) program. The students who received the intervention showed significantly higher nutritional knowledge of drinks with high sugar content upon completion of the program. The intervention was also successful in inducing …

Where The Deer And The Antelope Play:Conserving Big Game Migrations As An Endangered Phenomena, Temple Stoellinger, Heidi J. Albers, Arthur Middleton, Jason F. Shogren, Robert Bonnie

Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum

In the American West, high-profile big game species including mule deer, antelope, elk, moose, bison and bighorn sheep use large landscapes to migrate between winter and summer habitats to obtain the resources they need to survive. The big game species are a vital part of the West’s ecology, economy, and culture and are valued by local, national, and international stakeholders. Thanks to large parcels of private and public land and a low human population, many parts of the American West still provide some of the best big game habitats in the world. But these vast, intact landscapes are under threat …

Benefits From Laguna Lake: Perspective Of Small Fisher Households, Rosalina Palanca-Tan

Journal of Management for Global Sustainability

Fishing is considered to be the most important among the many uses of Laguna Lake, the largest lake in the Philippines and second largest in Southeast Asia. Using primary data gathered through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and a household survey together with secondary data on revenue and cost estimates for aquaculture and catch fisheries, this paper discusses the lake’s role in the economic life of two fishing communities located along the shoreline. The study, which uses a microscopic lens to look at issues from the perspective of small fisher households instead of from that of policymakers and non-government …

Full Issue, Iajbs Ateneo De Manila University

Journal of Management for Global Sustainability

No abstract provided.

Determining Covid-19 Disaster Preparedness In Students In Makassar City, Ida Leida Maria, Indrakasih Pratiwi, Adhi Nauval Hafizh Thaha, A. Rinaldy Jaharuddin, Andi Selvi Yusnitasari, Irabuana, Lolah Auliya Muthmainnah, Ummul Qura

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Covid-19 is a disease that has become a pandemic that is very troubling at
this time, including in Indonesia, which until July 16, there were 81,668 with
a total of 3,873 deaths. This study aims to determine the determinants that
affect the preparedness of the Covid-19 Pandemic among students in
Makassar City. The study was conducted in an observational manner with a
cross sectional study approach. Sampling in this study was conducted using
non probability sampling technique, namely consecutive sampling. This
research was conducted at 8 universities in Makassar City from April to July
2020. The type of data collection …

Spasial Analysis Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Transmission Based On Social, Economic, Cultural Interactions In The Slum Areas The City Of Makassar, Andi Rizki Amelia, Haeruddin, Andi Surahman Batara, Idhar Darlis

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The highest number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases was in Southeast Asia with a percentage of 45%, followed by Africa 25%, West Pacific 17%, Middle East 7%, Europe 3% and American Countries 3%, while for the 5th rank, the highest Tuberculosis sufferers (56% world TB cases) are India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines and Pakistan. The purpose of this study was to observe the spread of
pulmonary tuberculosis through spatial analysis by observing the aspects of social, economic and cultural interactions in the slum areas of Makassar City. Currently, the analysis of the distribution of tuberculosis cases in Makassar City is
still …

Challenges And Solutions In Implementing A Healthy Indonesia Program With A Family Approach, Eva Sulistiowati, Andy Leny Susyanty, Tetra Fajarwati, Aprildah Nur Sapardin, Made Dewi Susilawati, Rossa Avrina, Mujiati, Siti Nur Hasanah, Nova Sri Hartati, Agus Dwi Harso, Tince Jovina, Makassari Dewi, Andre Yunianto

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

The Healthy Indonesia Program with a Family Approach (PISPK) is conducted by
puskesmas by integrating existing resources, with the family’s target. All families
will get access to comprehensive health services. The implementation of PISPK
since 2016 has not been optimal because it has many obstacles. The analysis aims
to identify the obstacles, and to find solutions to implemented PISPK optimally.
Implementation research was carried out using Participatory Action Research
(PAR). The team (researcher and subject) implemented PISPK together based on
stages that integrated into puskesmas management, at 4 puskesmas in South
Lampung. Researchers assisted and recorded data collected qualitatively (self- …

Antenatal Yoga And Murottal Al-Quran Therapy Decreasing Anxiety And Blood Pressure Of Preeclampsia Risk Women, Mamlukah Mamlukah, Isti Kumalasari, Rizky Setiadi

Media Kesehatan Masyarakat Indonesia

Pregnant women experience significant changes in physiological and
psychological functions. The process of adjusting to this new condition often
causes anxiety. One of the pregnancy complications that is affected by anxiety is
preeclampsia. The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of antenatal
yoga and murottal Al-Quran therapy on pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia.
This study was conducted in primary health care in Majalengka, Indonesia, using
true experiment (pretest-posttest control group) design as many 40 respondents
divided into 4 groups, Antenatal Yoga (AY), the Murottal Al-Qur’an Therapy
(MAT), combination of yoga and murottal al-Quran, and control group. …

A Review Of The Effects Of Dietary Restriction, Dehydration, And Caffeine Withdrawal On Cognition: Implications For A Disabled Submarine Scenario, Sarah Chabal

Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments

In the event that submariners become trapped aboard a disabled submarine (DISSUB), they must perform a multitude of cognitively demanding tasks in order to maximize their likelihood of survival. During this time, submariners will also be forced to endure poor living conditions, including drastic changes to their nutrition. These nutritional changes have the potential to impair submariners’ cognitive functioning and affect operational performance, which could jeopardize survival; however, the effects of DISSUB nutrition on cognitive performance are not well understood. This review first describes the unique nutritional conditions that submariners will experience in a DISSUB scenario, including the change to …

Automatic Chain Cleaner, Daniel Cherenson, Rudy Lawler, Darius Rucker

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Independent Study

The Automatic Chain Cleaner (ACC) is a battery-powered tool that clamps onto a bicycle frame and encloses the chain while cleaning it with brushes and degreaser and/or water. The batteries power a motor that drives the chain in the reverse direction from normal bicycle use. Clamps stabilize the tool and provide a consistent and stable cleaning job. This project aims to replace the manual versions of thistool which suffer from lack of stability and a poor user experience. Ease of use and reliability are important requirements for this project. The ACC will take 4 AA batteries and will run smoothly …

Relevance Of Availability Of Information Resource Centres On Rural Development In Akure North Local Government Of Nigeria, Adewusi Akinola, Felix Akinola Adewusi Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This study attempts to x-ray relevance of availability of information resource centres on rural development in Akure North Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria. The study reveals that information resource centres are not available in the communities under the local government. The essence of rural development, appraisal of various initiatives in Nigeria, information needs of rural dwellers and information resource centre were discussed in the study. The need for provision of information resource centres in rural communities was also discussed. It is revealed that with valuable up-to-date information resources in the centres it would empower and enable the people irrespective …

Research Productivity Of Chemistry Department, Tezpur University: A Scientometric Study, Nayana Borah Research Scholar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the research publication of Chemistry department, Tezpur University. The SCOPUS database has been used to extract the data published during 2000 to 2020. The retrieved data has been analyzed on the following parameters; year-wise distribution of publication, form-wise distribution, authorship pattern, degree of collaboration, most productive authors, collaborative institution and preferred source for publication. A total of 1148 records have been retrieved and MS Excel is used to analyze the data. During the time period, the highest number of publication was in 2014, 95.56% of the publication were published in the form …

Misconception Of Students On Multiple Representation Of Chemical Equilibrium Shift, Bertalina Timanoyo, Effendy Effendy, Nazriati Nazriati

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

This study aims to analyze students' misconceptions about shifts in chemical equilibrium by using a two-tier multiple choices diagnostic test based on multiple representations. The design of this study is descriptive. The research subjects were second-semester students of Chemistry Department A, B, and I classes in Malang State University in 2018/2019 Academic Year totaling 60 students. The reliability of the diagnostic test is 0.86. The results showed that students' misconceptions of the factors affecting chemical equilibrium shifts identified 9 misconceptions with an average percentage of misconceptions below 30%. Misconceptions also often occur in students when associated with submicroscopic representation.

Investigasi Literasi Spasial: Studi Kasus Pada Siswa Auditori, Itsna Lailatul Mas’Udah, Sudirman Sudirman, Hery Susanto, Imam Rofiki

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Spatial literacy is one's understanding of spatial objects and relationships. Spatial literacy has visualization, reasoning, and communication domains. Learning style is one of the factors causing differences in students' spatial literacy. This study tries to investigate the spatial literacy of auditory students in solving spatial geometry problems. This type of research is a case study in one student of class XI MIPA-1 SMA Negeri 1 Taman Sidoarjo with a qualitative approach. The results of this study indicate that for each problem-solving step, students differ in achieving the indicators in each domain of spatial literacy. The student achieves all indicators in …

Removal Of Mimosine From Leucaena Leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit Seeds To Increase Their Benefits As Nutraceuticals, Sri Wardatun, Yahdiana Harahap, Abdul Mun'im, Fadlina Chany Saputri Dr., Noorwati Sutandyo

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

The Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit tree contains pharmacologically active compounds and can easily be found in abundant quantities. The utilization of this tree as a source of nutraceuticals would increase its value. The extraction yields show the number of compounds that have been extracted by solvent. However, Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit seeds also contain mimosine, which can cause hair loss. The present study investigated the process of removing mimosine from the seeds. Three treatments were applied to these seeds: treatment without soaking, soaking with distilled water for 24 hours, and splitting the seeds in half and then soaking …

Teachers Talking In Very Young Learners Immersion Class: How They Did It, Farouq Aji Subroto, Yazid Basthomi, Utari Praba Astuti

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research aimed to describe the language used by the teachers namely teacher talk in VYL English Immersion class whose students’ age ranges from three to six years old and to describe how the language was used effectively in the class. The results showed that there were four types of teacher talk used frequently to help the teachers teach effectively in the class namely (1) giving directions, (2) giving information, (3) asking questions, and (4) praising and encouraging. Those four talks did not work alone in the class; the teachers also use gesture and demonstration to accompany the talks.

Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Melalui Penggunaan Model Teams Games Tournaments, Ady Saputra, Sri Untari, Alif Mudiono

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aimed to describe the application of cooperative learning Teams Games Tournament to enhance the critical thinking skills of students in class V SDN Tlekung 1 Batu. This research is a classroom action research are conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consists of two meetings. Data was collected through observation implementation learning and critical thinking skills of students. The results showed that an increase in the average percentage implementation Teams Games Tournaments learning model by teachers from the first cycle to the second cycle is from 77% to 88% and the average percentage implementation result of learning by students …

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Berbasis Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia (Pmri) Untuk Mendukung Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Operasi Hitung Pecahan, Ahyansyah Ahyansyah, Cholis Sa’Dijah, Abd. Qohar

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research and development was aimed to produce teacing materials supporting the process of learning mathematics based on Indonesian realistic mathematics education (PMRI) to support the mathematical problem solving skills of fraction counting operations that meet valid and practical criteria. This research and development uses Plomp Model which three steps namely (1) preliminary research, (2) prototype phase, (3) assessment. The results show that the validity test results of teaching materials have met the valid criteria with a percentage of 83.7%. Meanwhile, the practical test results of teaching materials meet very practical criteria with a percentage of 90.2%.

Beban Kognitif Siswa Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika Berorientasi Pada Higher Order Thinking Skills (Hots), Riya Dwi Puspa, Abdur Rahman As’Ari, Sukoriyanto Sukoriyanto

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research is research that have purpose to describe students’ cognitive loads in mathematic learning oriented to Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). Research method that is used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The results showed that the intrinsic cognitive loads were caused by students’ difficulties in finding concept of integral, students’ difficulties in doing operation of algebraic form, students’ difficulties in solving HOTS problems at level of analyzing, evaluating and creating. Extraneous cognitive loads were caused by using local language that is used by teacher for giving information, time alocation for doing discussion was too short, noise during the …

Membentuk Karakter Anak Usia Dini Melalui Permainan Tradisional, Sardiah Srikandi, I Made Suardana, Sulthoni Sulthoni

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Forming characters in early childhood is very important to do through various ways, one of which is to carry out traditional games. The focus of this research is how to shape the character of early childhood through the traditional play of Engklek and Umpet Plots in PAUD Omah Bocah An-Na'afi Malang, East Java. This study uses qualitative methods, this type of research is descriptive research that describes the actual events that are supported by data in the form of observations, and interviews. The results of this study indicate that the traditional play activities of the Engklek and Umpet Plots are …

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Tematik Digital Untuk Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar, Dina Yuli Agustin, Punaji Setyosari, Suharti Suharti

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The development of digital thematic teaching materials aims to produce a product that is feasible, practical to use, effective for improving the quality of learning, and interesting for students to learn. The results of the development showed a positive impact from the use of the product with an increase in learning activities of 92.14% with the criteria of "very good". Positive results were also shown from the effectiveness of student learning, the pretest value of 60.54 increased significantly in the posttest value of 84.79. In the feasibility analysis obtained a percentage of 86.04% with the criteria "very feasible", practicality 91.07% …

Effect Of Ethanol Extract Of Mangosteen Peel On Serum Malondialdehyde And Leukotriene B4 Levels In Male White Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) Wistar Strain Exposed With Electric Cigarette Smoke, Jemima Lewi Santoso, Harianto Notopuro, Ema Qurnianingsih

Folia Medica Indonesiana

This study aims to analyze the administration of mangosteen peel ethanol extract at different doses can reduce levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and leukotriene B4 (LTB4) serum in male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) Wistar strains exposed to electric cigarette smoke. Electric cigarette induces mitochondrial ROS production and triggers oxidative stress. Antioxidants are needed by the body if there are many free radicals, for example mangosteen peel. This laboratory experimental study uses a randomized post test only control group design. Thirty male white rats were divided into 5 groups randomly (KK, KR, P1, P2, P3). KK given 0.5% Na-CMC, KR given smoke …

Low Vision Management In A 5-Years-Old Due To Retinopathy Of Prematurity For Life Quality Improvement, Christina Aritonang

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Introduction: Management of low vision in pediatric patients with greater result can affect their quality of life than in adult low vision patients.. Retinopathy of Prematurity is the main cause of blindness in children. A case study highlights the tertiary prevention (low vision examination and management) in a 5 year old boy with ROP related blindness to optimize his remaining visual capacity by using optical and non optical aids that support daily activity and educational learning. Case Report: A 5 year old boy with ROP related blindness visited to the low vision clinic after receiving the several treatments for ROP …

Front Matter Vol. 56, No. 4 December (2020), Front Matter

Folia Medica Indonesiana

No abstract provided.

Congenital Parameatal Urethral Cyst In The Male: A Case Report And Review Of Literature, Dian Paramita Oktaviani, Sakti Hoetama, Soetojo Soetojo

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Purpose:: To report one case of parameatal urethral cyst. Background : Parameatal urethral cyst is a scarce congenital condition that was first reported in two males in 1956, until now in reported literature only found less than 50 cases, in both adults and children. Our patient, case of parameatal urethral cyst in a 5 years old boy is reported. Complete excision with total removal of the epithelium of the cyst is required management for the treatment and prevention of cyst reocurrance. Case Report:a 5 years old male with a cystic lesion around urethral meatus since birth. At least 5 month …

Semilunar Sign Of Trans-Mediastinal Herniation Of Giant Bullae With Tension Hydropneumothrax, Anastasia Tjan, I Made Dwija Putra Ayusta, Dewa Gde Mahiswara

Folia Medica Indonesiana

Herniation of bulla across mediastinum is rare, while transmediastinal giant bulla herniation accompanied with hydropneumothorax is even rarer. We report a case of an 18 years old male with dyspnea came to emergency department with trans-mediastinal giant bulla herniation, which appears as semilunar sign on chest x-ray, and righthydropneumothoraks. It appeared that the giant bulla also infected by the presence of air fluid level within. Semilunar sign was seen on the contralateral left mediastinum as the hallmark finding for trans-mediastinal herniation of bulla. Chest CT further confirms the diagnosis. Subsequently chest tube insertion and symptomatic relives were given, however the …

Note: Foundational But Not Fundamental: No Right To The Environment, Robert Torres

Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum

The world is on fire, and despite a general consensus among scientists that climate change is an imminent threat, recent decades have been devoid of legislatures capable of enacting meaningful legislation. The flames rage on as our President, an outspoken denier of climate change, adds fuel to the fire by stripping whatever attempts had been previously made to mitigate the effects of climate change. Forced to live in what seems a forsaken world, nineteen youths, a nonprofit organization, and a scientist on behalf of all future generations brought suit against the United States government, seeking more robust environmental protections. In …

The Environmental Protection Agency’S Role In U.S. Climate Policy- A Fifty Year Appraisal, Jody Freeman

Duke Environmental Law & Policy Forum

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Development-Induced Displacement On The Tribal Community, With Special Reference To The Women In Odisha, Debasree De

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

Anti-displacement movements are one of the burning issues in the current global scenario. Global south has been experiencing such widespread resistance since the inception of its anti-colonial struggle. Gender in this context has played a crucial part to make it a large-scale mass movement, as the women bear the brunt of displacement. It is chiefly because they have economic independence as they have customary rights over the communal property resources. Displacement has caused mental trauma for the adivasi women who end up being prostitutes to eke out livelihoods. In this background the present article seeks to explore the impact of …