Active Role Research Articles

Self-Efficacy Weight Management and Family Support on Risk Factors of Prediabetes Patient

The shift in the pattern of non-communicable diseases to a younger age makes prediabetes undetected and tends to be ignored. Monitoring weight is an essential behavior for individuals to reduce the risk of obesity as a predictor of prediabetes. In addition, family support plays a crucial role in maintaining each individual's health in deciding his lifestyle. This study aimed to determine the relationship between self-efficacy weight management (SEWM) and family support on risk factors for prediabetes at the Community Health Center, Batam. The research design is a descriptive correlation with the cross-sectional approach. Fifty respondents were chosen using a purposive sampling technique based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Instrument of INA-PRISC questionnaire, Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Short Form Questionnaire, and Perceived Social Support from Family (PSS- Fa) utilized in this study. Based on univariate results, the majority of respondents aged 26-35 years (30%), female (68%), higher education background (78%), obesity (>25) (80%), had a family history of DM (60%), not smoking (70%), physical activity <150 minutes/week (94%), hypertension >160/100 mmHg (44%), moderate risk of prediabetes (48%), low SEWM (70%), and good family support (38%). A bivariate statistical test using Kendall's Tau B revealed there was a significant relationship between SEWM (< 0.05) and family support for risk factors for prediabetes (< 0.05). It is suggested that respondents increase self-awareness in the early detection of prediabetes risk and the family's active role in assisting family members in starting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Peran dan Usaha Pesantren dalam Pemberdayaan Masyarakat

This article discusses the role of Islamic boarding schools in community empowerment efforts in various fields. The aim is to find out the extent of the role and business of Islamic boarding schools in community empowerment efforts. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The presence of Islamic boarding schools in various regions plays a very active role in community empowerment efforts in various fields, both social, educational and economic, which also develop along with the development of Islamic boarding schools in these areas.

PRAGMATICS APPROACH IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT SMA GAJAH MADA 3 PALEMBANG

In pragmatics, meaning in communication plays a significant part in terms of verbal and nonverbal. It relies upon different settings, relationship among utterers, and social elements. Because the four language skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking do not occur in isolation in communicative texts or activities, pragmatic is very important in English language teaching. Therefore, developing the language learner's good pragmatic competence should be taken into consideration. It is essential for people who speak the English language, whether native or non-native, to use clear, comprehensible, and educated English so that they can communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings in social situations. One of the most effective approaches in the learning process, especially learning English at the basic level namely the Pragmatic approach, which is one approach that can be used as a tool to achieve a learning goal especially learning English. Therefore, the aim of this study was how the implementation of pragmatic approach in ELT. The result reveals that the utilizing of pragmatic approach in English language classes require students to play an active role in Learning Activities. 
 Keywords: Pragmatics Approach, English Language Teaching, Implementation of Pragmatic Approach

Mast Cells in Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease.

Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is a syndrome of high type 2 inflammation and is known to critically involve mast cell activation. The mast cell is an important cell in the baseline inflammatory processes in the upper and lower airway by maintaining and amplifying type 2 inflammation. But it also is prominent in the hypersensitivity reaction to COX-1 inhibition which defines this condition. Recent work highlights the mast cell as a focal point in AERD pathogenesis. Using AERD as a specific model of both high type 2 asthma and chronic sinusitis, the role of mast cell activity can be better understood in other aspects of airway inflammation. Further dissecting out the mechanism of COX-1-mediated mast cell activation in AERD will be an important next phase in our understanding of NSAID-induced hypersensitivity as well as AERD pathophysiology.

The Influence of Discipline, Loyalty and Leadership on Work Productivity in the Secretariat of the Regional People's Representative Council of Selayar Islands District

Raw materials have an important role in a company's production activities. Companies need to control raw material inventory because it affects the smooth production process. The purpose of this research is to find out whether the application of the EOQ method (Economic Order Quantity) can optimize raw material inventory costs at PT. Bumi Sarana Concrete (Kalla Block). The analytical method used is the EOQ method (Economic Order Quantity), total inventory costs, order frequency, safety stock and reorder point (Re Order Point). The results of this study indicate that using the EOQ method (Economic Order Quantity) can optimize raw material inventory costs. This is proven by the savings generated by the EOQ method. The results of the study show that there is a positive and significant influence of discipline, loyalty and leadership on work productivity. This is evidenced by the results of the test carried out by the t test by looking at the significant value of t count of 0.000 < from the significant level (0.000 < 0.05). Based on the results of the t test that has been carried out on the discipline variable (X1) on work productivity (Y) a value of 0.048 < 0.05 is obtained, besides that it is known that the significant value of X1 to Y is 0.250. Based on the results of the t-test that has been carried out on the loyalty variable (X2) on work productivity (Y) the value is 0.039.

Legal and Criminological Analysis of Money Politics Crimes: Prevention Strategies in the Context of General Elections

The crime of money politics is a serious challenge in the election system, affecting the integrity of democracy and public trust. This article analyzes the phenomenon of money politics from a legal and criminological perspective, and identifies the driving factors and their impact on the political process. Apart from that, the article also offers prevention strategies that involve strict regulations, law enforcement officials with integrity, fair trials, the active role of the Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), and comprehensive political education. It is hoped that these steps can help overcome and prevent criminal acts of money politics to ensure clean and democratic general elections

Novel synergy mechanism for carbon emissions abatement in shipping decarbonization

Greenhouse gas emissions lead to climate change, subjecting the maritime environment to severe threats. In response, globally, states and organizations are taking actions to decarbonize. In this context, this paper builds an evolutionary game analysis involving the government and shipping company under a governance framework with IMO, from a perspective of economic regulations, and explores how to establish a proper shipping decarbonization mechanism and implementation plans in the process of dynamic evolution. Based on a system dynamics simulation model, we analyzed how the cap-and-trade policy system, tax-and-subsidy policy system, and cooperative policy system perform in terms of shipping decarbonization and the role of IMO in shipping decarbonization. Our research proves that the cooperative system is more efficient and stable in decarbonization than singular economic regulations; static and dynamic implementation plans should be coordinated in different stages; and finally, IMO plays an active role in multi-agent coordinated controls.

Book Review: The Complete Guide to Blended Learning: Activating Agency, Differentiation, Community and Inquiry for Students

In The Complete Guide to Blended Learning: Activating Agency, Differentiation, Community and Inquiry for Students, Catlin Tucker continues to support teacher wellness and student accountability.  Unlike her previous books on blended learning, this book focuses on designing and developing a learning community that positively impacts both students and teachers.  Recognizing that technology has become a mainstay in classrooms, Tucker provides recommendations that support educators in the selective use of digital tools to empower students to take an active role in their learning at all levels.

Physical Leisure Activities in Adolescents with Disabilities: Data from National Survey of Disabled Persons.

The impact of activities of daily living (ADLs) on the life satisfaction of adolescents with disabilities and the potential role of physical leisure activities as a moderator in this context have received attention. However, little is known about the influence of physical leisure activities on the relationship between ADLs and life satisfaction in adolescents with disabilities. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the moderating effect of physical leisure activities on the relationship between ADLs and life satisfaction among adolescents with disabilities. Secondary data analysis was conducted by extracting data from 5364 adolescents aged 12-18 years with disabilities from the 2020 National Survey of Disabled Persons of Korea. The potential moderating effect of physical leisure activities on the relationship between ADLs and life satisfaction was investigated using Pearson's correlation analysis and hierarchical multiple regression. Significant positive correlations were found for living, life satisfaction, and physical leisure activities. Physical leisure activities were found to play a moderating role in the relationship between ADLs and life satisfaction. This study concluded that increasing physical leisure activities, even with dependent ADLs, promotes life satisfaction, especially if ADLs are low, highlighting the necessity of increasing leisure activities in adolescents with disabilities.

Hydride-Containing Pt-doped Cu-rich Nanoclusters: Synthesis, Structure, and Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution.

A structurally precise hydride-containing Pt-doped Cu-rich nanocluster [PtH2 Cu14 {S2 P(Oi Pr)2 }6 (CCPh)6 ] (1) has been synthesized. It consists of a bicapped icosahedral Cu14 cage that encapsulates a linear PtH2 unit. Upon the addition of two equivalents of CF3 COOH to 1, two hydrido clusters are isolated. These clusters are [PtHCu11 {S2 P(Oi Pr)2 }6 (CCPh)4 ] (2), which is a vertex-missing Cu11 cuboctahedron encaging a PtH moiety, and [PtH2 Cu11 {S2 P(Oi Pr)2 }6 (CCPh)3 ] (3), a distorted 3,3,4,4,4-pentacapped trigonal prismatic Cu11 cage enclosing a PtH2 unit. The electronic structure of 2, analyzed by Density Functional Theory, is a 2e superatom. The electrocatalytic activities of 1-3 for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) were compared. Notably, Cluster 2 exhibited an exceptionally excellent HER activity within metal nanoclusters, with an onset potential of -0.03 V (at 10 mA cm-2 ), a Tafel slope of 39 mV dec-1 , and consistent HER activity throughout 3000 cycles in 0.5 M H2 SO4 . Our study suggests that the accessible central Pt site plays a crucial role in the remarkable HER activity and may provide valuable insights for establishing correlations between catalyst structure and HER activity.

Effectiveness of LEP activities in enhancing EFL students' oral communication skills at King Khalid University

PurposeThis paper aims to investigate the effectiveness of Language Enhancement Program (LEP) activities in enhancing the oral communication skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at King Khalid University.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-method study design was used. Simple random sampling techniques were adopted to recruit the study participants. For the survey, a total of 58 male students were recruited and for interviews, 20 male students were selected. The 58 participants were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The traditional method was adopted to teach the control group, while LEP activities were conducted to teach the experimental group.FindingsA post-test was conducted to examine the oral communication skills of the participants of the experimental group. The scores of both groups were analyzed using a t-test value at a significant level of 0.05. The content analysis method was adopted to assess the enhancement of the oral communication of the students enrolled in the LEP. The questionnaires and interview results showed that the LEP program has a central focus on improving students' oral communication skills.Research limitations/implicationsIt is limited to the EFL students at King Khalid University.Practical implications LEP is a good program and can be implemented in Saudi Universities.Social implicationsStudents can interact with one another through the LEP activities that promote their English proficiency as well as their personality characteristics.Originality/valueThe paper spells out the role of LEP activities in improving students' oral communication in English and students' opinions about LEP activities in enhancing their English language in different types of communicative contexts. Further, it suggests some pedagogical implications for overcoming the difficulties faced by EFL students in various communicative contexts.

Molecular evolution of methylesterase family genes and the BnMES34 is a positive regulator of Plasmodiophora brassicae stress response in Arabidopsis

Methylesterases (MES) are involved in hydrolysis of carboxylic esters, which have substantial roles in plant metabolic activities and defense mechanisms. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate Brassica napus BnMESs and characterize their role in response to Plasmodiophora brassicae stress. Forty-four BnMES members were identified and categorized into three groups based on their phylogenetic relationships and structural similarities. Through functional predictions in the promoter regions and analysis of RNA-Seq data, BnMES emerged as pivotal in growth, development, and stress responses to B. napus, particularly BnMES34, was strongly induced in response to P. brassicae infection. Gene Ontology analyses highlighted BnMES34's role in regulation of plant disease resistance responses. Furthermore, overexpression of BnMES34 in A. thaliana exhibited milder clubroot symptoms, and reduced disease indices, suggesting positive regulatory role of BnMES34 in plant's response to P. brassicae stress. Molecular docking and enzyme activity verification indicated that BnMES34 has the ability to generate salicylic acid via methyl salicylate, and further experimentally validated in vivo. This discovery indicates that the overexpression of BnMES34 in Arabidopsis confers resistance against clubroot disease. Overall, our research suggests that BnMES34 has a beneficial regulatory role in enhancing stress resistance to P. brassicae in B. napus.

Global coronavirus vaccination campaign: The role of religious workers in vaccine distribution, public mobilization and the eradication of nationalism.

Throughout history, the world has faced numerous health challenges and outbreaks, but through the dedication of medical professionals, solutions have been found. Despite this, the emergence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has presented a new and dangerous threat. Nevertheless, with unwavering commitment, health experts have triumphantly discovered a remedy. The study aimed to examine how religious workers worldwide could contribute positively to ensuring the fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, addressing vaccine hesitancy, encouraging people to get vaccinated, and preventing vaccine nationalism. Our study employed a refined qualitative content analysis methodology to categorize factual information and pave the way for subsequent policymakers. We meticulously curetted the most trustworthy secondary data sources and utilized them to analyze the study. The content analysis reveals that religious workers played an active role in the global coronavirus vaccination drive by working towards better vaccine distribution, encouraging people to get vaccinated and countering hesitation and nationalism. In light of the discoveries, it would be prudent for policymakers to engage religious workers in advancing the cause of public health, regardless of whether the health matters are localized, national, or global in scale. This strategy has the potential to be both alluring and convincing.

Institutional Role of Independent Smallholders in Realizing Sustainable Palm Oil Plantation Governance

Purpose: The palm oil sector plays an important role in the national economy. Growth in this sector can improve people's welfare and reduce poverty. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of independent smallholder institutions and their obstacles in realizing oil palm plantation governance following ISPO principles/criteria/indicators. Theoritical Framework: This study focuses on the application of the theory of Esman and Uphoff in (Abriandi et al., 2019), mentioning several roles of farmer institutions, with indicators namely: Interorganizational Tasks, Resource Tasks, Services Tasks, and extra–organizational tasks. This study uses a mixed research method, which combines the process of a quantitative approach in data collection and a qualitative approach in analyzing descriptively. Methods: This study focuses on the application of the theory of Esman and Uphoff in (Abriandi et al., 2019), mentioning several roles of farmer institutions, with indicators namely: Interorganizational Tasks, Resource Tasks, Services Tasks, and extra–organizational tasks. This study uses a mixed research method, which combines the process of a quantitative approach in data collection and a qualitative approach in analyzing descriptively. Findings: Researchers finding the importance of building collaboration in strengthening ISPO regulations in the future, because Independent Smallholder Institutions play an important role in influencing the success or failure of the implementation of ISPO certification, in general, ISPO certification policies are still in demand by large companies while the majority ownership of oil palm plantations is owned by Independent Smallholders so need to encourage Independent Smallholders to play an active role in implementing ISPO certification. Practical Implications: By uncovering the obstacles faced by independent smallholders and assessing the effectiveness of institutions in the ISPO certification process, the research provides actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. The study's emphasis on developing responsive plans and strengthening the independent smallholder ecosystem adds a practical dimension to the broader discourse on sustainable palm oil development. Originality/Value: This research stands out through its specific focus on independent smallholders, the nuanced examination of ISPO challenges at the grassroots level, the adoption of a comprehensive institutional concept, the significance of the chosen geographical context, the integration of multi-disciplinary insights, and the exploration of readiness and conventional practices. These elements collectively contribute to the novelty and originality of the study, offering a unique contribution to the existing body of knowledge on sustainable palm oil governance.

The role of exosomes and exosomal microRNA in diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Diabetic cardiomyopathy, a formidable cardiovascular complication linked to diabetes, is witnessing a relentless surge in its incidence. Despite extensive research efforts, the primary pathogenic mechanisms underlying this condition remain elusive. Consequently, a critical research imperative lies in identifying a sensitive and dependable marker for early diagnosis and treatment, thereby mitigating the onset and progression of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM). Exosomes (EXOs), minute vesicles enclosed within bilayer lipid membranes, have emerged as a fascinating frontier in this quest, capable of transporting a diverse cargo that mirrors the physiological and pathological states of their parent cells. These exosomes play an active role in the intercellular communication network of the cardiovascular system. Within the realm of exosomes, MicroRNA (miRNA) stands as a pivotal molecular player, revealing its profound influence on the progression of DCM. This comprehensive review aims to offer an introductory exploration of exosome structure and function, followed by a detailed examination of the intricate role played by exosome-associated miRNA in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Our ultimate objective is to bolster our comprehension of DCM diagnosis and treatment strategies, thereby facilitating timely intervention and improved outcomes.

The Problematic of Cashless In The Society 5.0 Era on the Workforce in Makassar City: What Should It Be?

<em>The aim of this research is to analyze the problems and legal protection efforts for workers who have been replaced by cashless in the Era of Society 5.0 in Makassar City, which is related to the existence of a legal vacuum related to regulations regarding facilitation and guidance efforts from the Makassar City Government to be able to empower local Makassar workers in this era of development. technology. This research is normative legal research with a conceptual and statutory approach. The results of the research confirm that the problem of using cashless in the era of society 5.0 for workers in Makassar City, namely the reduction in the number of workers working in various companies who were previously officers where cash payments were made, means that the government must have policies and strategies to provide guaranteed rights for workers. whose position has been replaced as a result of the practice of cashless-based electronic or non-cash transactions. Preventive legal protection can be carried out by establishing statutory regulations, especially at the regional level which are oriented towards empowering the local Makassar workforce so that they can have certain skills and expertise in the era of technological development. In terms of protecting repressive laws, there is a need for an active role from related agencies in Makassar City, especially efforts to provide special guidance and education for local Makassar workers so that they can have certain skills and expertise in the era of technological development.</em>

Analisis Efektifitas Lembaga Pengelola Hutan Nagari Dalam Mencapai Tujuan Program Perhutanan Sosial Dan Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhinya

His study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Nagari Forest Management Institution in achieving the objectives of the Social Forestry Program and examine the factors that influence the effectiveness of the Nagari Forest Management Institution in achieving the objectives of the Social Forestry Program. This research is a qualitative research using interviews, observations and FGDs to collect research data. The results of this study indicate that the Nagari Forest Management Institute in implementing the Social Forestry program from an ecological aspect has been effective, this can be seen from changes in the behavior of exploitative permit holders to care about forests, permit holders have played an active role in preserving and protecting forests, namely by planting replanting forest plants in agroforestry manner so as to have a positive impact on the environment in the form of maintaining water sources, uprooting critical land, conserving biodiversity, and reducing forest fires, so that forest sustainability is maintained. Furthermore, the Nagari Forest Management Agency in the economic aspect is considered ineffective because the social forestry program has not been able to increase the amount of production generated from business activities, the amount of net profit and business expansion and this program has not opened up many business opportunities for permit holders. Then the authors also found that not all of the Social Forestry Business Institutions formed at LPHN could operate and carry out transactions and the ability to access permit holders in marketing Non-Timber Forest Product products was also still low. The Nagari Forest Management Institution in the social aspect is also ineffective where the LPHN has not been able to increase the knowledge of permit holders, as seen from the lack of participation of LPHN members in every activity and the lack of strong institutional capacity. LPHN has also not been able to provide satisfaction to permit holders with the results achieved, and has not had an impact on farmers

Revitalizing the skin: Exploring the role of barrier repair moisturizers.

Moisturizers are designed to maintain skin health and treat dermatological conditions associated with impaired skin barrier function. However, differences in their composition account for the differences in their effect. This narrative review aims to discuss the role of barrier repair moisturizers, highlight the role of different components in a moisturizer and their role in impaired skin conditions (e.g., dry, itchy, inflamed, sensitive skin, atopic eczema), and thereby empower dermatologists and pediatricians in selecting the right moisturizer. PubMed, Embase, and Scopus electronic databases were searched from January 2000 to June 2023 for publications on skin barrier repair and use of barrier repair moisturizers for the treatment of dry, itchy, inflamed, sensitive skin, or atopic eczema. Studies conducted in humans, published in English for which full texts were freely available were included. The structure and composition of lipid lamellae within the stratum corneum play an important role in maintaining an effective skin barrier and protecting the body from various external assaults. Endocannabinoid mediators play an active role in maintaining skin barrier function. Moisturizers containing physiological lipids and functional ingredients (e.g., endocannabinoids such as palmitoylethanolamide [PEA]) and based on the principles of biomimic technology are demonstrated to be beneficial for the management of conditions associated with a disrupted skin barrier. Moisturizer based on the innovative biomimic formulation has good cosmetic efficacy and is generally well tolerated, and the addition of PEA might represent a new generation of compounds that may be beneficial for long-term management of impaired skin conditions.

Impact of platelet-derived mitochondria transfer in the metabolic profiling and progression of metastatic MDA-MB-231 human triple-negative breast cancer cells.

Introduction: An active role of platelets in the progression of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells has been described. Even the role of platelet-derived extracellular vesicles on the migration of MDA-MB-231 cells has been reported. Interestingly, upon activation, platelets release functional mitochondria into the extracellular environment. However, the impact of these platelet-derived mitochondria on the metabolic properties of MDA-MB-231 cells remains unclear. Methods: MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-231-Rho-0 cells were co-cultured with platelets, which were isolated from donor blood. Mitochondrial transfer was assessed through confocal microscopy and flow cytometry, while metabolic analyses were conducted using a Seahorse XF HS Mini Analyzer. The mito-chondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number was determined via quantitative PCR (qPCR) following platelet co-culture. Finally, cell proliferation and colony formation assay were performed using crystal violet staining. Results and Discussion: We have shown that platelet-derived mitochondria are internalized by MDA-MB-231 cells in co-culture with platelets, increasing ATP production, oxygen (O2) consumption rate (OCR), cell proliferation, and metabolic adaptability. Additionally, we observed that MDA-MB-231 cells depleted from mtDNA restore cell proliferation in uridine/pyruvate-free cell culture medium and mitochondrial O2 consumption after co-culture with platelets, indicating a reconstitution of mtDNA facilitated by platelet-derived mitochondria. In conclusion, our study provides new insights into the role of platelet-derived mitochondria in the metabolic adaptability and progression of metastatic MDA-MB-231 TNBC cells.

Exploring nature-behaviour relationship of carbon black materials for potassium-ion battery electrodes

An essential component of a working electrode is the conductive additive: whether it is used in very low amounts or constitutes the conductive matrix, its electrochemical response is not negligible. Commercially diffused carbon black species (i.e., Super P, Super C65, and Super C45) still lack an in-depth electrochemical characterisation in the emerging field of potassium-ion battery systems, which are on the way towards large-scale stationary storage application. Thus, this work aims to provide strong tools to discriminate their active role in such secondary cells. First, the effect of their pseudo-amorphous structure on the storage mechanism of potassium ions, which tend mainly to adsorb on their surface rather than intercalate within graphene layers, leading to a pseudocapacitive response, is discussed. Then, Dunn’s and Trasatti’s methods are considered to identify the potential ranges in which surface-dominated reactions occur, quantifying their weight at the same time. This observation is surely linked with surface properties and exposed functional groups; thus, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is exploited to correlate electrochemical features with both pristine and cycled surfaces of the carbon black species.