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Objective: Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have an increased risk of CVD, but previous studies have not shown a worsened risk profile regarding traditional cardiovascular risk factors. The objective was to investigate whether baseline CRP predicts future increased central arterial stiffness. Methods:...

Sibling rivalry often occurs in children age ranged 1-3 years and at the age of 3-5 years. Its occurrence will be a negative impact on the child if the mother does not have enough knowledge and cannot handle it. This study aims to determine the effect of health education booklets to the mother's behavior...

Bangladesh is currently going through a nutritional transition with rapid increase in overnutrition while undernutrition is still remaining prevalent. Nevertheless, population-based data on demographic, socio-economic and lifestyle factors associated with underweight and overweight among adult population...

Using panel data from 2010-2016 from the national and provincial Statistic Agency, this study aims to formulate a model of industrial sector employment that is generated by the Gross Domestic Regional Product of the industrial sector, per capita Gross Domestic Regional Product and provincial minimum...

Light Rail transportation (LRT) in Indonesia is built first time in 2016. Rail is one of the important components for track at LRT. One of joint of rail for LRT is uses flash butt welding joint. The requirement of flash butt welding joint is based on BS EN 14587-2:2009. Requirements include static...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the proportion of wheat flour: purple yam flour and egg addition on the quality of dried noodles produced. This study used a completely randomized design factorial pattern with 2 factors, namely the proportion of wheat flour and purple yam flour...

The background of this research is the inhibition of learning process in schools, including in vocational schools, due to the outbreak of Covid-19 virus pandemic in Indonesia, thus causes the learning process must be done online. However, in the implementation of learning process, students feel less...

Sexual harassment are increasingly prevalent in various places, including in the Purwakarta region, there has been the abuse of a 6-year-old girl by a 44-year-old neighbor1. For Handling this case should be of concern to every element, including the government, the general public, parents and also Educational...

The objective of this research was to improve the early childhood reading readiness at TK Pembina Negeri Tualang Kabupaten Siak, Riau Indonesia. This classroom action research used 19 (5-6 years old) early childhood students as the research participants on the process of two cycles. The results of two...

The effect of the pre-compression deformation on the mechanical property of dual phase steel DP590 which is developed early and used extensively in automotive industry is investigated in this paper. The tensile performance, the flow curve, strain hardening index and three-point bending strength in different...

Literacy is a crucial basic skill in education, helping students understand texts, express thoughts in writing, and gain broader knowledge. This research uses a quantitative method with a pretest-posttest control group design research design on grade 5 students of SD Negeri 132 Malele-Enrekang consisting...

Supporting and assisting individuals with serious mental illness (ISMI) is challenging. They may display aggressive behavior, engage in disorganized speech, or harshly criticize those around them. Caregivers need specific skills to connect with them through a specialized approach. This study aimed to...

Textbooks are important teaching resources that are commonly utilized by English language teachers in Malaysian primary schools. It is imperative that lexical items presented in the textbooks are aligned well with English as a second language (ESL) students’ proficiency level to support language learning....

Objectives: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of ≥3 risk factors (RF). The presence of subclinical organ damage increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with MS. Arterial stiffness and wave reflections are independent predictors of cardiovascular disease. The aim of our study was to...

The current of three-phase asynchronous motor direct startup will reach 5-8 times of its rated current, causing the decrease of operation efficiency and its PFC, even great damage to the trailer system and the grid. Soft start technology can start as shockless and fluent as possible and then reach its...

Humic acids are natural non-living organic substances and they are extremely resistant to biodegradation. Microorganisms are the driving force behind the transformation and mineralization of humic acids. However, their relative abundance and role during turnover of humic acids in landfill leachate treatments...

Experimental study was conducted to investigate the influence of the injection timing on the performance and exhaust emissions of an electronic control high-pressure common rail turbocharged direct injection diesel engine fueled with isopropanol. Diesel fuels with different amounts (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%...

Background: Coliform is a type of bacteria that is used as an indicator of contamination of food tomato sauce is a thick liquid made from a mixture of pureed tomatoes and spices. The tomato sauce contains acid, sugar, salt. In an open sauce, packaging can increase the risk of contamination by microbes...

This research aims to develop teaching materials learning technology by integrating the strengthening of the characters are arranged with the Dick and Carey model. Strengthening the characters are built with the spirit of "Kita BISA". The meaning of "Kita" represents lecturer and students, while "BISA"...

This article is the result of the second year research (2018), with the aim of the research is to compile, test experts, conduct empirical tests, and finalize a self-reflection based mentoring module that is effective in improving personal, social, and professional competency of beginner school heads...

At 2016, in Purwantoro Community Health Center area, based on the reports from the MCH Program Manager, there were 10 deaths from 468 live births. Purwantoro (a part of Wonogiri) when is compared to the achievement target, it appears that the ratio for general practitioner and dentist has not reached...

Surface roughness of parts is an important index for the quality of processing. An accurate and efficient model for surface roughness prediction can provide a reliable constraint or objective function for the processing parameter optimization. In the part design and actual processing, the surface roughness...

One of the aims of Physical Education (PE) is to build students’ strong characters. PE teacher plays an important role in realizing character building through meaningful motion activities. This paper discusses optimizing sport values in elementary school through character-based motion card media. This...

The gall fly, Fergusonina sp. (Diptera: Fergusoninidae) is known as gall inducer on several species of Melaleuca and Eucalyptus. The gall fly is commonly found associated with nematodes. The first record of the gall fly Fergusonina sp. on the Timor mountain gum, E. urophylla was collected from Mt. Mutis,...

This study focuses on examining the direct effects of transactional leadership and transformational leadership on job satisfaction by choosing Islamic banking in South Sumatra as object. Five hundred front and back office employees who work at seven Islamic banks from four different locations are selected...

This work aimed to study the relationship between the mechanisms of the formation of toxic coagulopathy and nephrotoxic effects of molybdenum, as well as the development of a pathogenetically substantiated method for the prevention of chronic toxic coagulopathy and nephropathy using the pineal gland...

According to the conditions of a valid agreement, the legal connection between organizers and debt collectors is one that is based on each party’s agreement, which gives rise to their individual duties and obligations. The online loan recipient and the Fintech P2P Lending organizer have a two-party agreement...

Online learning provided benefits and problems in education, especially in junior high schools in the Kubutambahan district. There were problems at SMPN 2 Kutambahan and SMPN 5 Kubutambahan. The learning provides technological knowledge and can improve the quality of learning. However, students and parents...

The recent rise of artificial intelligence has enabled new age cybercrimes, which include different AI-based crimes like automated phishing, deep fakes, voice swapping, and others. So, it is very important to understand how netizens recognize and respond to these crimes in recent time. In this cross-sectional...

In order to study the stress and deformation characteristics of the PLC construction method pile cofferdam structure, this paper takes the deep-water foundation construction of a certain project as the background. The main bridge of the project adopts (90 + 180 + 90) m continuous beam arch, and the lower...

Research and Development as follows 1) Producing Android-based E-Modules with Coded Applications on Digital Branding elements for class Android with a Kodular Application based on validation from material experts and media experts, and 3) Knowing the differences in learning outcomes before and after...

The Semarang Area is the center of socio-economic activity, and manifold people come to improve their living standards. The increasing population growth in Semarang Area due to the rate of urbanization initiates the conversion of vegetation land into built-up land, which has implications for decreasing...

Tracer study is a necessity in the world of education, especially in Vocational High Schools. Through tracer studies, schools can find out the number of graduates who are absorbed in the world of work, and become a means of evaluation for school leaders in making policies. This study uses the Systematic...

Badung is one tourism destination in the island of Bali. The number of tourists visiting the Badung regency in 2013 is more than 1 million tourists. Badung regency has a very diverse tourist attractions ranging from natural resources and man-made resources. Currently it has many emerging water park in...

Objective: To analyze factors related to the incidence of pneumonia in dr. Soedarso Pontianak period of October 2013 - November 2015. Methods: Design research with quantitative observational using case-control studies. The subjects of the study were case group of under-five children diagnosed with pneumonia...

During the period from January 2011 to May 2015, we analyzed and studied the contents of harmful substances (Hg, Pb, As, Cd, Cu, Zn, Cr, Petroleum hydrocarbons, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Fecal coliforms) which were collected from the body of 300 Ruditapes philippinarum at the Xiangshan Bay areas and...

Mathematics is a compulsory subject for both elementary and high school students. The materials covered in this subject, which are mostly abstract with numbers and verbal symbols, have made it seem very hard to learn. In addition to its abstract characteristic, the lack of understanding on the language...

The success of regional development is expected to increase regional stability, equity, growth and economic development to enhance community welfare. To achieve this, an increased investment is needed, in economics and other sectors. This investment can come from the government or private sector. More...

Gross motor skill is a crucial aspect for children in preschool age. This research aims to identify the impact of body weight towards 4-6 year old children’s gross motor skill in rural preschools. Participants were divided into 3 groups: 30 underweight children, 30 normal weight children, and 30 overweight...

This study is a research and development (R&D) which refers to 4-D development model. The objective of this study is to produce a valid, practical, and effective scientific approach-based learning module in Plantae concept. The study employed descriptive qualitative and descriptive quantitative approaches....

This research aims to test the influence of size companies and the structure of ownership towardt aggressive tax avoidance in consumer goods companies were listed on the Indonesia stock exchange period 2010-2014. The research methods used purposive sampling, in company of consumer goods the period 2010-2014,...

Objective: The Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) is a valid method to measure dynamic balance. Load carriage in anterior and posterior positions would have different balance control ability. Methods: Twenty healthy young males were volunteered to this experiment and performed SEBT with load carriage...

This study aims to determine the effect of contextual use of animal encyclopedias in developing HOTS ability of Elementary School students. The subjects of this study were fifth grade students in 15 elementary schools in Malang Regency. The Data was collected using a test instrument consisting of indicators...

As of June 2021, there are 114 cultural landscape heritage sites in the world, of which mountain landscape heritage accounts for about 17.5% of the total number of cultural landscape heritage sites in the world. China joined the World Heritage Convention in 1985, and now has a total of 55 heritage sites,...

Early childhood education plays a very basic role in the sense of developing human capital. For students in kindergarten (5-6 years), the ability to discern colours and geometric shape is essential for children’s development. Students in kindergarten should think about colours and geometrical shape....

Social media use is growing rapidly in Indonesia, especially among college students. Excessive social media engagement is considered a form of internet addiction with unique adverse consequences. A common finding is that individuals use social media excessively to alleviate the negative emotions associated...

Anemia is problem commonly occurs in pregnant women. Pregnant women are said to be anemic if their hemoglobin levels are less than 11 g/dl. This condition occurs because of the insufficient intake of iron (Fe) to meet the increased need of the body during pregnancy and childbirth. The incidence of Fe...

This article aims to explain the effectiveness of implementing the project-based learning model along with the questions generated to stimulate the growth of students’ high order thinking skills. This study is interesting because it shows evidence that the project learning model has a syntax that can...

Sports is one of the efforts in maintaining the health and fitness of the body. By exercising actively and regularly the body will be healthy and fitness will always be maintained. Exercise is the right for every human being to live a healthy life, no exception for people with disabilities. In accordance...

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms of androgen excess (hirsutism, hyperandrogenemia) and ovarian dysfunction (oligo-ovulation, polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM)). In ASRM/ESHRE consensus in 2003, PCOS diagnosis...