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Blindness is preventable by early detection of ocular abnormalities. Computer-aided diagnosis for ocular abnormalities is built by analyzing retinal imaging modalities, for instance, Color Fundus Photography (CFP). This research aims to propose a multi-label detection of 28 ocular abnormalities consisting of frequent and rare abnormalities from a single CFP by using transformer-based semantic dictionary learning. Rare labels are usually ignored because of a lack of features. We tackle this condition by adding the co-occurrence dependency factor to the model from the linguistic features of the labels. The model learns the relation between spatial features and linguistic features represented as a semantic dictionary. The proposed method treats the semantic dictionary as one of the main important parts of the model. It acts as the query while the spatial features are the key and value. The experiments are conducted on the RFMiD dataset. The results show that the proposed method achieves the top 30% in Evaluation Set on the RFMiD dataset challenge. It also shows that treating the semantic dictionary as one of the strong factors in model detection increases the performance when compared with the method that treats the semantic dictionary as a weak factor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The chemical compounds found in propolis vary according to plant sources, species, and geographical regions. To date, Indonesian propolis has not yet become standardized in terms of its chemical constituents. Thus, this study aimed to identify the presence of marker compounds and determine whether different classes of Indonesian propolis exist. In this study, yields, total polyphenol content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and antioxidants were measured. Identification of chemical compounds was carried out with Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Metaboanalyst 6.0 was employed in conducting principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) using the results of the FTIR and LC-MS/MS. The propolis with the highest TFC, TPC, and antioxidant activity was Geniotrigona thoracica from North Sumatra. The results of propolis compound mapping based on region with discriminant analysis revealed that types of propolis from Java have similar characteristics. Then, based on species, the types of propolis from Tetragonula laeviceps and Heterotrigona itama have special characteristics; the samples from these species can be grouped according to similar characteristics. In conclusion, 10 potential marker compounds were identified in Indonesian propolis, enabling regional and species-specific varieties of Indonesian propolis to be classified based on chemical composition mapping. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in public enthusiasm for volunteering, including among nursing students from the Faculty of Nursing at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH). The UPH nursing faculty has a foundational framework known as competence, compassion, commitment, and character (4Cs), which serves as the basis for shaping each student's personality. This study aimed to explore how the 4Cs foundational framework motivates students to become COVID-19 volunteers. Using a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach to data collection, the study focused on UPH nursing students who volunteered for COVID-19 relief efforts, with a sample size of 100 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using Somers Δ. The findings revealed that the majority of respondents exhibited adequate motivation to volunteer, with 60% falling into this category, while 22% showed a high level of motivation. Notably, the factors of commitment (p=0.004) and character (p=0.009) demonstrated a strong correlation with encouraging nursing students to volunteer. Conversely, competence and compassion did not show a significant correlation with students' motivation to volunteer. Among the four driving factors, only commitment and character were statistically related to students' motivation to become volunteers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores job and life satisfaction factors influencing intention to leave, including life satisfaction as moderation role for Indonesian professionals working and living in Qatar. The quantitative job and life satisfaction questionnaire was used to test research hypotheses using Structural Equation Mode. Herzberg's Two-Factor for job satisfaction and Clayton Alderfer's ERG Theory for life satisfaction contain 26 factors with seven Likert scale. Motivators include reward, promotion, work nature, and personal growth, while hygiene factors include pay, working conditions, supervisors, coworkers, workloads, operating conditions, and job security. Existence shows health, environment, housing, and finances. Friends, family, community, leisure, and social status reflect relatedness. Spirituality, culture, and family education indicate growth. 292 participants, with 92.1% above 40 years old and having lived in Qatar for more than 10 years (77.5%) at the same job position (43.8%), participated in the study. The model shows that hygiene factors moderately negatively correlate with job satisfaction, while motivators strongly positively correlate. Selected factors addressed most factors of job satisfaction, excluding operating conditions and job security. Existence needs strongly positively correlate with life satisfaction, while growth needs are not significantly correlated. An unexpected negative correlation exists between relatedness and life satisfaction. Selected factors under existence, relatedness, and growth only explain 1.5% of life satisfaction variation, indicating that other factors are also important but are not taken into account. Job and life satisfaction negatively correlate with intention to leave, while life satisfaction significantly adversely moderates the relationship between both of them, suggesting that attempting to make people happy may help them stay at their jobs when they're unhappy. Other findings show that people are highly satisfied with current pay and financial stability but moderately satisfied with promotion, reward, and future pay increases and financial security. Therefore, improving future finances can make people happier and keep them from quitting their jobs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cyclotomic polynomials are an interesting topic and play an important role for other topics in Number Theory. For special values of n, computing a cyclotomic polynomial is not difficult; this can be done by using properties of the polynomial. For a prime value of n, the polynomial can be written quickly. However, for values which are multiples of odd prime numbers, say 85 = 17 ¢ 5, the task can be quite difficult if it must be done manually. The polynomial has 41 terms and the degree of 64. Software for cyclotomic polynomials is available; Maple for example, can solve the problem of cyclotomic polynomials very easily. However, understanding of how to compute polynomials is very important for a student in applying various properties of the cyclotomic polynomial. Here, we will use Maple to help students understand cyclotomic polynomials from the basic. Answer is not obtained directly but step-by-step using properties of the polynomial. So, Maple is used to simulate the process of obtaining the polynomial. Once the students grasp the skill, they will be able to use the software for advanced applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The development of legal awareness is a critical social issue currently receiving government attention and being promoted through various development efforts. To foster public legal awareness, the Legal Awareness Village (DSH) program has been launched and implemented. However, in West Kalimantan, out of 2,076 villages/kelurahan, only 231 have been designated as legally assisted villages by the West Kalimantan Governor's Decree as of 2021. Moreover, only 166 villages/kelurahan have received the Anubawa Sasana Desa award from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights as Legal Awareness Villages. This study aims to explore how students can play a role in realizing the fulfillment of village awareness indicators to increase community legal awareness. The research employs socio-legal research methods with a qualitative approach, using questionnaires, interviews, and focused discussions with stakeholders for data collection. The study findings indicate that the knowledge and understanding of the community in fulfilling the achievement indicators of law-aware villages, consisting of various legal dimensions, are still lacking. As a solution, researchers propose involving students as campus personnel who can assist villages in becoming law-conscious communities. This strategic effort can be achieved through synergy between the Legal Awareness Village program from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and the Independent Campus Learning Program Merdeka (MBKM) from the Ministry of Education and Culture, in collaboration with the Regional Government. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this research is to examine the management of the full days school curriculum at MI al-Azhary Banyumas. This is field research at the Maarif Madrasa in Banyumas, where data were obtained from interviews and observations. The presence of a full days school to fill character formation for students where ordinary education is still considered lacking. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of curriculum management is carried out through preparing curriculum plans, coordinating knowledge clusters, evaluation and monitoring, as well as habituation programs for life skills, and habituation of worship practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The management of natural resources based on socio-economic and ecology development has led to a focus on the bioeconomy in the policy discourse of non-timber forest products (NTFPs). Honey is an important NTFP with high socio-economic value, and its production involves millions of Indonesians. This article reviews the current status of honey-producing bee management, cultivation and harvesting system, marketing and socio-economic values, and the industry's environmental function in Indonesia. This research utilized a meta-narrative review method to collect data and information from Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct, ResearchGate, Sinta, and Garuda. The study showed that the four bee species, namely Apis mellifera, Apis cerana, Apis dorsata, and stingless bee, are the most common species in honey production in Indonesia. The four species have specific characteristics based on habitat, production capacity, derivative products, management intervention to meet honey product standards, and sustainable livelihoods. The value chain of bees' major products, such as honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, wax, and other derivative products, involves the distribution of honey to all involved communities, including beekeepers, honey gatherers/hunters, intermediate traders, and the processing industry. This study also found a significant association between environmental sustainability statutes that affects functional sustainability and economic function. The finding parallels the global trends that put forward a forest-based bioeconomy approach to forest resource management. The policy must be strengthened in managing relationships among supporting actors for sustainable honey production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

aimah,1,2 Zahrotur Rusyda Hinduan,1 Hendriati Agustiani,1 Ahmad Gimmy Prathama Siswadi11Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia; 2Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Medan Area, Medan, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Ummu Khuzaimah, Tel +62 852 7009 7090, Fax +62 22 87920376, Email [email protected] Purpose: As the population ages, it is critical to understand the elements that contribute to the well-being of older individuals. Prior research suggests that a better sense of mastery and purpose in life may explain at least some of the beneficial link between wisdom, religion, and subjective well-being. This current study seeks to identify a model of older persons' psychological well-being formation in a religious group. Whether psychosocial strengths such as religiosity, social support, and wisdom are directly related to psychological well-being. Self-acceptance, autonomy, positive interpersonal relationships, environmental mastery, personal growth, and a sense of life purpose are all components of psychological well-being.Participants and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 261 participants, 42 men and 219 women aged 60 and up with normal cognitive, hearing, and/or speech functions. Participants lived in The boarding house in South Tapanuli-North Sumatra, Indonesia, for over 6 months. A backward translated Likert scales is used for data collection. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Model (SEM).Results: The results indicate that social support and religiosity have an effect on psychological well-being through wisdom as a mediator.Conclusion: These findings emphasize the relevance of internal strengths for psychological well-being and give credence to the mediated path model's applicability to older adult communities in Indonesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since 2019, a global pandemic caused by the corona virus has been one of our worst worries. Due to the covid-19 shutdown, single mother entrepreneurs (SMPs) have been one of the most impacted groups, and while it required time to understand, the usage of technology proved useful for them. The objective of this article is to present what are the factors influencing SMPs in terms of sustaining their business, and whether they have taken any new strategy due to the change effected by the pandemic lockdown. This study applies qualitative approach of investigation that was conducted through online meetings for open group discussions. A total of 15 SMPs were interviewed, based in Klang Valley. The findings show that they have very low resilience level during covid-19 pandemic and until now, they are still struggling to live up to the standard of living within their means including bringing up their children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Diabetes-related distress is a unique emotional problem that is directly related to the burden and anxieties felt by type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Diabetes-related distress may lead to pessimism and lower self-efficacy which resulted in a deficiency of self-treatment compliance and can cause further bad glycemic control. Knowing the associated factors of diabetic-related distress and solving them may help T2DM patients improve their glycemic control. Methods: This study is an analytical study with cross-sectional design conducted at Sanglah General Hospital from January to April 2021. The data were taken using the consecutive sampling method; 124 samples were collected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants filled Diabetes Distress Scale questionnaire (DDS17 Bahasa Indonesia). The data analysis was done using univariate (descriptive), bivariate (chi-square) and multivariate (logistic regression) analysis. Results: Seventy-five subjects out of 124 (60.5%) had diabetes-related distress. The associated factors of diabetes-related distress one among others are the insulin usage as diabetic therapy (OR= 8.30, 95% CI 2.24– 30.72; p = 0.002), had a hypoglycaemia in last 3 months (OR=44.59, 95% CI 4.36– 455.51; p = 0.001), had diabetes-related retinopathy (OR=10.28, CI 95% 1.54– 68.70; p=0.016), and lack of family support (OR=44.791, 95% CI 10.02– 200.22; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Our present study revealed that diabetes distress prevalence is predominantly and associated among in type 2 diabetes mellitus. We suggest diabetes-related distress screening and regular health promotion which focus on relationship between diabetes and psychological may be a great potential action to improve public health and patient outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Hyperglycemic crisis caused by an increase of insulin requirement and one of the predisposing factors are cardiovascular disease; this condition can induce an increasing cytokine which also acts as a coronary heart disease marker. The latest study remains unclear about the association with cardiovascular outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the association between hyperglycemic crisis and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). Materials and methods: This study is an analytical study with cohort retrospective design conducted at Sanglah General Hospital from February until April 2019. The data was taken using the total sampling method; 126 samples were collected from the medical record with 43 samples hyperglycemic crisis as a case group and non-hyperglycemic crisis as a control group with 83 samples according to inclusion and exclusion criteria --the analysis using univariate and bivariate survival analysis. The primary outcome was the risk ratio. Results: The median age in this study was 45.69 years old (SD 2.53) for the case group and control 55.73 ± 1.21 years old. The gender ratio between males and females in both groups is 1:1-2; the mean of HbA1c in the case group is higher than the control group, 12.06 ± 3.06 vs. 7.9 (5.1-14.8) %. Relative risk analysis between hyperglycemic crisis and MACE is obtained RR 5.576 with 95% CI: 2.87-10.8 and p-value = 0.000 with potential confounding variable are not associated. Conclusions: There is a significant association between hyperglycemic crisis and MACE statistically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The use of mHealth has great potential to overcome many barriers in healthcare and become powerful tools to promote health. We developed Jaga Sehat ("Stay Healthy"), an Indonesian version of the mHealth app which was created as a form of health education for the general population. The current study aimed to test the usability and acceptability of the Jaga Sehat mHealth app. Patients and Methods: A total of 113 dentistry students who participated in the first-year initiation program at a state university in West Java, Indonesia were recruited. Participants were asked to download, use the app and complete an online questionnaire. Open response questions explored participants' recommendations for future improvement. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze participants responses, and content analysis was carried out to analyze open-ended responses. Results: In general, participants perceived that Jaga Sehat mHealth app was useful, well-designed app, functional, and easy to use. We found that most of participants gave positive feedback and considered it as having high usability and acceptability. Conclusion: Participants reported that Jaga Sehat mHealth app was functional, easy to use and have a good design. The language and material were clear and easy to understand. The app could encourage and help them lead a healthy lifestyle; therefore, they would recommend this app for others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals (HCP) might experience mental health problems and work-related stress, which can lead to less satisfaction at work and decreased health and quality of life in the long period. This study aims to explore the role of mental health and workplace satisfaction on the quality of life in health professionals who are involved in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional approach using purposive sampling techniques. The online survey was conducted from May through September 2020. A total of 200 respondents from the West Java province in Indonesia were included. Data on mental health, work satisfaction, and quality of life were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multivariate regression analysis. Responses to open questions regarding concerns and strengths were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: An increased mental health symptom experienced by healthcare professionals was associated with decreased health status (β=− 0.724, p=0.001) and self-perceived health (β=− 0.59, p=0.001). Further, serving patients with COVID-19 (β=− 0.133, p=0.024) was related to lower health status. Five themes emerged regarding concerns about being exposed to COVID-19, namely 1) fear of transmitting the virus, 2) the impact of COVID-19 on family life, 3) death and isolation, 4) personal safety, and 5) social stigma. Five themes emerged regarding the source of encouragement and strength, ie. 1) religiosity, 2) social support systems, 3) the moral responsibility of the profession, 4) following health and safety protocols, and 5) acceptance and positive attitudes towards the future. Conclusion: Mental health problems impacted the quality of life. Serving patients with COVID-19 could predict lower health status. HCPs' concerns and sources of strength when exposed to COVID-19 are discussed. Our results give a better understanding of the factors that can decrease and improve HCPs' quality of life, therefore can be used to design psychological interventions to lower HCP's psychological problems and improving their quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Contempt of Court is an act that attempts to attack the integrity and delegitimization of the judicial process. The target is officers who are directly related to the judicial process and court facilities and buildings. Personal harm to the victim and broadly hinders the process of achieving justice to which all citizens are entitled. Based on this problem, criminal law needs to be used to protect legal interests by means of criminalization efforts for anyone who insults or obstructs the implementation of the judicial process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to examine forgiveness among the Javanese population in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The proposed hypothesis was that a model of religiosity and interpersonal attachment would affect forgiveness, and agreeableness, and neuroticism would function as mediating variables. Three hundred and thirty-five individuals participated in the study. Data were collecting with a questionnaire on forgiveness, neuroticism, agreeableness, religiosity, and interpersonal attachment. The results showed that the model fit the data reasonably well. Thus, demonstrating that religiosity and interpersonal attachment affect forgiveness through agreeableness and neuroticism in the Javanese population in Yogyakarta. Furthermore, it was found that to improve forgiveness among this population, agreeableness should be maximised and neuroticism should be minimised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Faloak (Sterculia quadrifida) bark is an indigenous plant that is used traditionally to restore stamina in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This research aimed to investigate the immunomodulatory active compounds from faloak bark fractions. The faloak bark ethanolic extract dissolved in methanol:water (9:1v/v) then subsequently partitioned with n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and water. N-hexane and ethyl acetate fractions were separated using Vacuum Liquid Chromatography of which each yielded six fractions. Those fractions (125 µg/mL) were tested for their effect on peritoneal macrophages phagocytosis of Balb/c mice in vitro using the latex beads method. Phagocytosis capacity was analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey HSD test with a 95% confidence level. Components of the active fractions were identified using Thin Layer Chromatography and further analyzed using HPLC-ESI-MS/MS. The multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) detection was operated in the negative ion electrospray ionization (ESI) mode using the transitions of m/z 190.90 ([M ˗ H]ˉ) →176.00; m/z 190.90 →148.00; m/z 190.90 → 104.05 for scopoletin. Results of the immunomodulatory assay showed that the most potent fractions were not significantly different from the activity of the positive control used at 125 µg/mL (a commercial product containing echinacea and black elderberry fruit extract) (p<0.05). The active fractions were H5 (from n-hexane fraction) and E3 (from ethyl acetate fraction). Scopoletin was found in H5 and E3 by TLC and LCMS analyses. Scopoletin is expected as the active ingredient responsible for increasing macrophage phagocytosis activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To establish the lipid pattern in subjects with diabetes mellitus (DM) and factors that are correlated with insulin resistance and lipid disorders in a population of Bali. Methods: A cross-sectional population-based study which enrolled 1840 subjects (age 13–100 years) from 7 villages was carried out. Several clinical parameters were measured including age, gender, body mass index, waist circumference (WC), fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein (apo) A (apoA), apoB, non-HDL-C, T/HDL-C ratio, LDL-C/apoB ratio, apoB/A ratio, plasma insulin, and homeostasis of model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Results: TC, TG, and non-HDL-C levels were higher in DM subjects than in normal glucose tolerance (NGT) subjects in both genders; total/HDL-C ratio was higher in subjects with DM than in NGT subjects only in men; LDL-C levels, apoB levels, and apoB/A ratios were higher and LDL/apoB was lower in subjects with DM than in NGT in women. In subjects with DM, the target for LDL-C (79%), non-HDL-C (85.2%), apoB (80%), HDL-C (34.9%), TG (46.7%), and small-dense low density lipoprotein (42.2%) was not achieved. Conclusion: FBG was correlated with TC, TG, LDL-C, apoB, non-HDL-C levels, LDL/apoB, and apoB/apoA ratios. Subjects with DM had higher levels of TC, TG, and non-HDL-C levels in both genders; T/HDL-C ratio only in men; LDL-C, apoB/apoA ratio and lower LDL/apoB ratio only in women. Obesity was correlated with lipid levels. WC was correlated with LDL/apoB ratio, insulin level, HOMA-IR, and TG; highest absolute strength of correlation was with LDL/apoB ratio. Insulin resistance was correlated with lipid levels or ratios, especially in women. In women, HOMA-IR had a positive correlation with total/HDL-C ratio, non-HDL-C, apoB, and a negative correlation with HDL-C levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzes the competitiveness of Indonesian wood-based products using revealed symmetric comparative advantage (RSCA), Spearman rank correlation (SRC), product mapping, and constant market share (CMS) analyses. RSCA results show that Indonesia had a comparative advantage in wood-based products, especially in Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) 245, 248, 251, 634, 635, 641, and 821. SRC results find that Indonesian wood-based products do not show a structural shift in comparative advantage during 1991-2010 while product mapping places Indonesia in group A (comparative advantage and a net exporter) in SITC 245, 634, and 635. CMS reveals that the increase in wood-based product export was caused by an increase in world exports, and commodity and market distribution effects. This study examines Indonesia's log export ban policies, which have been inconsistently implemented for the past several decades and adversely affect the country's global competitiveness, and recommends that Jakarta eliminate these policies and impose an appropriate export tax rate on logs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]