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Background: COPD is independently associated with increased cardiovascular events. Arterial stiffening and systemic inflammation are postulated aetiological factors. We hypothesised that vascular inflammation links systemic inflammation with vascular stiffening and sought to test this in a cohort of...

Affected by COVID-19, the land business has been incredibly loose to advance the improvement of the land business, which has prompted another financial issue in South Korea. The objective of the current government is to control the development pace of family credits beneath the financial development...

In this study, the adsorption behavior of fluoride has been investigated using the biomass derived activated hydrochar (AHC) prepared by a two-stage carbonization process. The adsorption process was spontaneous and exothermic in nature. The adsorption equilibrium data fitted to Langmuir isotherm. The...

This study examined the influence of company performance and macroeconomics variables on stock price. The company performance is measured by profitability ratios. The profitability ratios used are: return on equity and net profit margin. Price earnings ratio and price to book value are used as measurement...

This study aims to prioritize the main criteria in the selection of suppliers at RSUD Padang and to find out which supplier is the best in RSUD Padang.This study analyzes the selection of suppliers at RSUD Padang. The data used are primary data obtained through the distribution of questionnaires and...

Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common chronic human infections, and epidemiological studies indicate a high prevalence of this infection, especially in children. [1, 3, 11]. H. pylori infection varies from 40 to 90 % in the adult population in different regions of the world, in the...

This research aims to know the level of nutritional status of students in primary schools of Limo Koto Sijunjung Sub-district VII. The descriptive nature of the research. The samples were 27 students taken with a purposive sampling technique. The instrument used to measure the weight (W) and height (TB)...

This paper reviews studies on Green User and Green Buyer as the supporting aspects to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Green Building implementation, especially SDGs number 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). This paper focuses on previous studies that have been conducted on...

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and stroke are two diseases that have high incidence rates, especially in Indonesia. One of the causes is the formation of atherosclerotic plaque in which can be characterized by an abnormal lipid profile. Lipid profile can be influenced by several factors, which are age,...

Although its frequency has declined, there are still a lot of cases of stunting worldwide, making it a critical public health concern. Preventing stunted child growth during the golden period is crucial. The goal of this study was to determine the nutritional content and panelist acceptance of the color,...

Stunting is a major threat to Indonesia’s human quality and the nation’s competitiveness. The prevalence of stunting in rural and urban remain the same, but the cause could be different especially post covid-19. The aim of the study is to determine the risk factors for under five children with stunting...

This research aims to develop a method for synthesizing microalgae samples using light from lamps powered by solar panels and integrated to Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor seawater temperature and pH value as the synthesis medium. The system is designed to create an optimally controlled...

We investigate the algebraic properties of the time-dependent Schrödinger equations of certain nonlinear oscillators introduced by Calogero and Graffi (Calogero F & Graffi S, On the quantisation of a nonlinear Hamiltonian oscillator Physics Letters A 313 (2003) 356-362; Calogero F, On the quantisation...

In order to solve the operating environment of the dynamic evolution, this paper builds the internal reflection of the SaaS evolution model describing according to the needs and variability of the software dynamic evolution, the model is the formal definition by using communication process algebra (ACP)...

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in reproductive females remains a public health problem in Indonesia. Transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1) is one of important proteins, which are involved in regulation of the iron metabolism in the human body. Mutation of A210G TfR1 gene increases soluble TfR levels in some patients...

The research activity is a new term that has been produced in the past ten years. It gradually evolves from activities such as ancient Chinese study tour to modern study. The ancient saying of “reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles” is often lingering around the ear. The ancients...

The mass media possesses significant roles and functions amongst a society. Referring to the idea of Denis McQuail, one of the roles of mass media is to be a reflection of the behavior of the people it represents. By looking at the media’s perspective, we would be able to comprehend people's opinions...

The purpose of this study is to find out common mistakes made by beginner basketball players at the student university level in doing regular and reverse lay-up shoots. The shoot-up technique was analyzed based on 6 indicators, namely: (1) bringing the ball to the ring, (2) catching the ball and controlling...

Natural zeolite contains impurities such as Na, K, Ca, Mg and Fe and has poor crystallinity. The presence of these impurities can reduce the activity of zeolites. To improve the character of natural zeolite, activation and modification are carried out first. In addition to removing impurities contained...

The results of comprehensive assessment of health condition in 42 girls aged 11–13 years old who studied at NEFU school-laboratory “Sargelekh” were presented. Only half of girls aged 11–13 years old had average harmonious physical development. The remaining girls were characterized by physical abnormalities:...

The anti-inflammatory activity of pacing putih flower (Costus speciosus (J. Koenig) Sm.) was tested. This study aims to determine the anti-inflammatory activity of the ethyl acetate fraction and methanol-water fraction. The method used was inhibition of protein denaturation using bovine serum albumin...

Introduction: Increased pulsatile flow has been implicated in the progression of microvascular damage. The pulsatile blood flow transmitted into both the brain and kidney are often assumed to be similar, however specific studies confirming these associations are lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study...

Participants in this case were IPS 11 grade high school students totaling 4 people with a range of 17-18 years old, with Destructive Behavior classroom. The assessment method used was interviews, observation and CFIT tests. From the results of assessments that have been carried out with the results of...

Fiscal decentralization provides many advantages for the regions to set their own fiscal capacity. The local government has an opportunity to improve its economy efficiently because the government has provided useful knowledge in the allocation of resources. The Government may well provide public goods...

Cyclodextrin (CD) is a non-reducing oligosaccharides constituted by variable number of units of glucose. CD has a doughnut-shaped molecule with hydrophilic outer surface and hydrophobic inner cavity. Such structure features enables CD to form inclusion complexes with guest compound. CD is produced by...

Cloud manufacturing describes a model in which enterprises use the Internet of Things to connect equipment and share manufacturing resources, which greatly promotes technological innovation in enterprises and industries. This paper conducts a textual and quantitative analysis of the digital transformation...

Performance of the electroflotation process is strongly influenced by the size and number of the hydrogen and oxygen gas bubbles that form during the electrolysis of water. In this study, the analysis of the size distribution of gas bubbles by the segmentation of the electrode surface was evaluated....

The interbank call money market plays an essential role in the financial system, whereby financial institutions and banks borrow and lend funds on a short-term basis from each other. In Indonesia’s interbank money market, it is necessary to dig deeper into investor profiles and their relationship to...

Being a kind of important energy and chemical raw material, natural gas can replace fossil fuel for instance coal to cut down the net CO2 discharge. For natural gas purification, separation using membrane technology are considered to be an attractive alternative method. It is necessary to remove acid...

Traditionally, dasun tunggal and garlic (Allium sativum) have been widely used as immunomodulators. Therefore, scientific research is needed to support this traditional use. The first step that needs to be done is to see the cytotoxic effect of the ethanol extract of dasun tunggal and garlic on raw 264.7...

This study aims to measure the profitability comparisons between the companies based on the analysis method of Economic Value Added (EVA) during the period 2013 to 2018 5 at telecommunications companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The method used is descriptive analysis using time series...

The relevance of the study topic is determined by the high importance of rational cost management for the successful functioning of airlines in the event of a crisis and uncertainty of financial results. Today, one of the important factors, that determine the ability of firms, their seeking to supply...

The purpose of this study was to study the power and efficiency of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) using extracts of yellow sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) with variations in the soaking time of Titanium Dioxide paste (TiO2) in dye and light intensity. This research used descriptive method with several...

This study investigated the effects of a teaching approach combining information literacy training and an ongoing role-playing game to improve Chinese university students’ English-speaking skills and strengthen their sense of learner autonomy. The study employed a quasi-experimental design. Two intact...

This research is motivated by the importance of the existence of administrative staff in a school. Therefore, their work behavior needs attention. The purpose of this study is to obtain information and describe general work behavior, and about work discipline of Junior High School Administrative Staff....

This study aims to determine the digestibility and rumen fermentation of seaweed flour from Sargassum sp. with different drying methods on the weaned thin tail rams. Seaweed flour Sargassum sp. were made with three drying methods, namely sun-drying, 550C oven and -200C freeze dryer. Rumen fluid from...

Telang flower is a biopharmaceutical horticulture commodity known as a functional food source since it contains rich nutrients. The drying methods influence the physicochemical properties of this flower. This study aimed to investigate the physicochemical properties of telang flowers using the sun and...

Micronutrient deficiencies, malnutrition and anaemia are a major problem of developing countries. Major population of the world specially for vegetarians and vegans, the availability of god quality protein is low. Oilseeds are the most important food grains, which are rich in proteins, essential fatty...

The combination of Snakehead Fish Powder (SFP) and Bitter Melon Extract (BME) was possible to lower blood sugar levels and antidiabetic agents. The combination of SFP and BME through the mechanism of Self-Nanoemulsifying Drug Delivery Systems (SNEDDS) was carried out. The SNEDDS are forms of lipid-based...

Introduction: In general population women seems to have greater arterial stiffness and central blood pressure(BP), measured by augmentation index (AIx), than men, but in hypertension this condition is poorly studied. Objectives: To evaluate differences of central BP and arterial stiffness between men...

A hazardous waste is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment. Hazardous waste management is an area of the waste management field concerned with the proper containment, management, and disposal of wastes which could be considered hazardous. In this paper,...

The broiler industry in Peninsular Malaysia has undertaken significant structural changes; mainly there has been a gradual move towards contract farming with an increasing number of broiler farmers working under contract arrangements for commercial firms and integrators. DVS indicated that the broiler...

Background: High-intensity training has become increasingly popular in recent years but the exact effects of high intensity running on the hemodynamic system are not entirely understood and it is unknown whether the aerobic training status of the subjects might influence these hemodynamic reactions....

The purpose of the present work was to perform a screening for SOD activity in plants traditionally used as food and medicine in Mongolia. The SOD activity was measured by their effects on pyrogallol autoxidation. In the studied plants, the SOD activity varied from 0.42±0.01 to 10.47±0.1 U/mg protein....

Gray patch type of tinea capitis is one of clinical manifestations of dermatophytosis in scalp and hair that usually occurs in tropical areas such as Lombok, mainly taking place in 6-month-old to 12-year-old children and could cause hair loss. The risk factors are direct contact with microorganisms from...

The Kendari City main road has very heavy traffic because along the road there are public facilities, so the road has heavy vehicle activity. Crowded vehicles can increase air pollution and risk increasing the concentration of lead (Pb) in the air which has the potential to contaminate food around it...

Solar photovoltaics (PV) on building rooftops is a major contributor to the decarbonization of energy systems and provides electricity close to consumption. However, high shares of PV challenge distribution grids and require energy storages due to the fluctuating daily and seasonal production profile....

The structure and properties of a wrought Mg–Al–Zn–Mn alloy (MA5 brand) were characterized by SEM and direct pole figure (DPF). The crystallographic texture and strength anisotropy of the alloy subjected to unconventional thermomechanical treatment (lengthwise section rolling) clearly show marked improvement...

This study aims to Analyze the antecedents of interest behaviour in buying pirated software on PCs among University students in Samarinda City. This study uses a quantitative approach using path analysis that is processed with IBM SPSS Statistics 23 software and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with...

This study aims to highlight the new practice of corporate reporting in utilizing the information and communication technology nowadays. Further, The empirical test was conducted to examine and observe the influence of Ownership Structure on the practice of CSR disclosure. Regression analysis was conducted...