bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Studies on semi-cylindrical solar tunnel dryer for drying wastewater sludge
Authors: Loc Nguyen Xuan , Do Thi My Phuong
Published: February 2024

Drying plays an important process for wastewater sludge management, as it can minimise the volume of wastewater sludge before disposal, and consequently the cost of storage, handling and transport. In this study, the wastewater sludge was dried by using a solar tunnel greenhouse drying system. The performance of the dryer for drying wastewater sludge has been analyzed through no load and full load test. The three full load drying tests recorded that the temperature inside the tunnel dryer fluctuated around 55±5°C; while the no load drying test, the temperature of the drying tunnel maintained within 60±5°C; as compared to the ambient temperature of 30±5°C. The average moisture content of solar dried sludge decreased from 88.69 - 90.84% to 7.78 – 13.30% in the mixing conditions and 14.78 – 19.52% in the non-mixing conditions, in 5 days. The study suggests that the semi-cylindrical solar tunnel dryer of wastewater sludge has given satisfactory results within five days.
Facile synthesis of 3D Fe2O3 nanostructures: sponge-like cube shape and bird nest-like architecture
Authors: Tran Quy Phuong , Ho Van Minh Hai , Tran Thai Hoa , Nguyen Duc Cuong
Published: February 2024

The hierarchical nanostructures (3D) with their large specific surface area and abundant pores usually possess unique physical and chemical properties for various important applications. In this report, we have introduced simple and scalable routes to successfully synthesize 3D iron oxide nanostructures, including porous cubes and bird nest-like architecture. The 3D sponge-like Fe2O3 nanocubes were formed by an annealing process of perfect Prussian Blue (PB) microcubes, which were built from small nanoparticles linked together. Whereas, the 3D bird nest-like Fe2O3 nanostructures were formed by the transformation of C@FeOOH nanoflower precursors, which were constructed by primary nanorods. The results indicated that the obtained materials show monodispersity, uniform morphology, ultra-porosity and extremely high specific surface area. With unique characteristics, the 3D Fe2O3 nanostructures could be potential candidates for various important fields such as catalysts, absorption and gas sensors.
Stable structures or PABP1 loading protects cellular and viral RNAs against ISG20-mediated decay
Authors: Louvat Camille , Deymier Séverine , Nguyen Xuan-Nhi , Labaronne Emmanuel , Noy Kodie , Cariou Marie , Corbin Antoine , Mateo Mathieu , Ricci Emiliano P , Fiorini Francesca , Cimarelli Andrea
Published: February 2024

ISG20 is an IFN-induced 3′–5′ RNA exonuclease that acts as a broad antiviral factor. At present, the features that expose RNA to ISG20 remain unclear, although recent studies have pointed to the modulatory role of epitranscriptomic modifications in the susceptibility of target RNAs to ISG20. These findings raise the question as to how cellular RNAs, on which these modifications are abundant, cope with ISG20. To obtain an unbiased perspective on this topic, we used RNA-seq and biochemical assays to identify elements that regulate the behavior of RNAs against ISG20. RNA-seq analyses not only indicate a general preservation of the cell transcriptome, but they also highlight a small, but detectable, decrease in the levels of histone mRNAs. Contrarily to all other cellular ones, histone mRNAs are non-polyadenylated and possess a short stem–loop at their 3′ end, prompting us to examine the relationship between these features and ISG20 degradation. The results we have obtained indicate that poly(A)-binding protein loading on the RNA 3′ tail provides a primal protection against ISG20, easily explaining the overall protection of cellular mRNAs observed by RNA-seq. Terminal stem–loop RNA structures have been associated with ISG20 protection before. Here, we re-examined this question and found that the balance between resistance and susceptibility to ISG20 depends on their thermodynamic stability. These results shed new light on the complex interplay that regulates the susceptibility of different classes of viruses against ISG20.
Lipotype acquisition during neural development is not recapitulated in stem cell–derived neurons
Authors: Gopalan Anusha B , van Uden Lisa , Sprenger Richard R , Fernandez-Novel Marx Nadine , Bogetofte Helle , Neveu Pierre A , Meyer Morten , Noh Kyung-Min , Diz-Muñoz Alba , Ejsing Christer S
Published: February 2024

During development, different tissues acquire distinct lipotypes that are coupled to tissue function and homeostasis. In the brain, where complex membrane trafficking systems are required for neural function, specific glycerophospholipids, sphingolipids, and cholesterol are highly abundant, and defective lipid metabolism is associated with abnormal neural development and neurodegenerative disease. Notably, the production of specific lipotypes requires appropriate programming of the underlying lipid metabolic machinery during development, but when and how this occurs is unclear. To address this, we used high-resolution MSALLlipidomics to generate an extensive time-resolved resource of mouse brain development covering early embryonic and postnatal stages. This revealed a distinct bifurcation in the establishment of the neural lipotype, whereby the canonical lipid biomarkers 22:6-glycerophospholipids and 18:0-sphingolipids begin to be produced in utero, whereas cholesterol attains its characteristic high levels after birth. Using the resource as a reference, we next examined to which extent this can be recapitulated by commonly used protocols for in vitro neuronal differentiation of stem cells. Here, we found that the programming of the lipid metabolic machinery is incomplete and that stem cell–derived cells can only partially acquire a neural lipotype when the cell culture media is supplemented with brain-specific lipid precursors. Altogether, our work provides an extensive lipidomic resource for early mouse brain development and highlights a potential caveat when using stem cell–derived neuronal progenitors for mechanistic studies of lipid biochemistry, membrane biology and biophysics, which nonetheless can be mitigated by further optimizing in vitro differentiation protocols.
A Data-Infused Approach to optimal Paying Guest / Hostel Selections
Authors:   Department of Information Technology Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engineering Institute), India, Kumar Sahu Dr.Ajay , Dubey Dr.Shivani ,   Department of Information Technology Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engineering Institute), India, Singhal Prof.Vikas ,   Department of Information Technology Greater Noida Institute of Technology (Engineering Institute), India
Published: February 2024

The world's population is expanding quickly every day, and a great number of individuals are moving to big cities and other locations in search of employment, better living conditions, or educational opportunities. The development of rental websites is covered in this paper. Property details can be uploaded by landlords and tenants can rent properties through this website. In this research, we have developed website will assist people in giving or accepting rental properties without the need to interact with apartment brokers in order to ultimately come to a mutually beneficial agreement. Among the one hundred different options, the project's goal is to identify and suggest the PG that a user is most likely to book.
Functionalization of tetrahydroindol-4-one derivatives
Authors: Kolos Nadiya , Marchenko Kateryna
Published: February 2024

Available and effective methods of tetrahydroindol-4-one derivatives transformation are described, which include functionalization of the nitrogen atom, carbonyl group, side chains in positions 1,2,3,7 of the bicycle, as well as aromatization of the cyclohexene fragment in the presence of dehydrogenating agents. Original preparative approaches to the synthesis of [4,5]-fused indole derivatives (pyrroles, thiophenes, pyrazoles, isoxazoles, thiazoles, 1,2,3-triazoles, pyridazinones), implemented by introducing functional groups in the α-position to the carbonyl group with subsequent cyclocondensations (Hanch, Paal-Knorr, [4+2] and [3+2]-cyclization reactions) are reviewed. Beckman and Schmidt rearrangements in the chemistry of tetrahydroindolones are accompanied by a cycle expansion with the formation of lactams or their transformation products. The Fischer reaction allows to obtain polyheterocycles with a new indole ring at the same time as the Dimrot rearrangement allows to synthesize pyrroloquinolones. Among the ways of modifying side chains of tetrahydroindolone, the three-component Passerini reaction is the most promising one, which provides quick access to indolone-N-amino acid derivatives.
Remote sensing data for drought stress and croplands productivity assessment in Kherson region
Authors: Lykhovyd Pavlo
Published: February 2024

Formulation of the problem. Remote sensing data might be used for indirect assessment of croplands conditions and drought stress through the calculation of specific vegetation indices, such as vegetation health index (VHI), agriculture stress index (ASI), and drought intensity or weighted mean vegetation health index (WMVHI). However, the accuracy of these indices is not clear for some territories. For example, the South of Ukraine is a zone of risky agriculture, because of low natural moisture supply and high evapotranspiration. Moisture supply is the main limiting factor for sustainable crop production in this region. The goals of this study were: 1) to assess the reliability of the mentioned vegetation indices in drought assessment through the direct comparison with the UNEP aridity index; 2) to find out whether remote sensing drought indicators could be used for the yield prediction of major crops on the regional scale. Methods. The study was conducted for Kherson region of Ukraine, as it is one of the most arid regions of the country with very high drought risks. The data on average weighted annual VHI, ASI, and WMVHI for the period 1984-2022 (Season 1) were collected and generalized from the FAO Earth Observation services. UNEP aridity index was calculated using the data from Kherson regional hydrometeorological center. Correlation and linear regression analysis were performed using common statistical methodology. Results. As a result, it was found that 1) all the studied remote sensing drought indicators demonstrate poor correlation with the aridity index, therefore, they should not be used to determine meteorological drought in the region; 2) all the studied remote sensing indices, especially VHI, demonstrate moderate-to-strong correlation with the yields of certain crops, cultivated in Kherson region (R=0.54-0.86), and could be used for the yield prediction; 3) the aridity index have poor relation to the yields of major crops, cultivated in the studied area; 4) VHI-based linear regression models for the crops’ yields prediction are reliable and reasonable for scientific and practical use just for cereal crops, and are much less accurate for grain corn and sunflower; 5) based on the study findings, it could be concluded that aridity index provides pure climatological characteristics of the region, while the studied vegetation indices are mainly focused on the level of drought stress that impacts crops during the growing season. Scientific novelty and practical significance. The article provides novel insights on the implementation of remote sensing data in drought risks assessment in crop production, and their utilization for the purpose of croplands productivity prediction. The study has theoretical and practical importance for current agriculture, and the findings could be used both in scientific, educational, and practical purposes.
Network security attacks for wireless mobile ad hoc networks using hybrid routing protocol
Authors: Thamizhmaran K.
Published: February 2024

Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) are decentralized networks where mobile nodes communicate through radio waves without fixed infrastructure. However, they are susceptible to security attacks like the black hole attack, where malicious nodes claim optimal routes to intercept packets. This paper focuses on detecting black hole attacks within MANETs using a hybrid routing protocol. Specifically, the Modified-Zone-Based Hierarchical Link State (M-ZHLS) routing protocol is proposed and evaluated against existing protocols using simulations in NS2. The proposed method employs on-demand topology information transmission and utilizes techniques like expanding ring flooding for route discovery. Simulation results demonstrate that M-ZHLS outperforms existing protocols by reducing average delay by 5%, lowering routing overhead by 4%, and increasing delivery ratio by 4.5%. Future work aims to further enhance network performance in real-time environments.
Evolution and performance analysis of bluetooth low energy 5.0
Authors: Murugalakshmi S.
Published: February 2024

This paper presents an in-depth exploration of the evolution and performance analysis of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 technology. Bluetooth has revolutionized wireless communication, and BLE 5.0 represents a significant advancement, promising enhanced performance, extended range, and improved interoperability. The evolution of Bluetooth from its early versions to BLE 5.0 is examined, highlighting key features and improvements in each. The architecture of BLE 5.0, including its hierarchical structure and layers, is discussed to provide insight into its design and functionality. Performance evaluations, including data transfer speeds, range capabilities, and power consumption, are conducted to assess the effectiveness of BLE 5.0 in various scenarios. Challenges such as compatibility issues with older devices and potential interference from other wireless technologies are identified, suggesting areas for further refinement and optimization. Future directions and challenges in Bluetooth technology, including advancements in data transfer speeds, range capabilities, security protocols, and energy efficiency, are also discussed.
Effect of different acids during collagen extraction the bone and fins from
purple-spotted bigeye (Priacanthus tayenus Richardson, 1846) and their
physicochemical properties
Authors: Hasanuddin H. , Jaziri A.A. , Shapawi R. , Mokhtar R.A.M. , Noordin W.N.M. , Huda N.
Published: February 2024

This study was carried out to determine the effectiveness of different acids (acetic, lactic
and citric)-on the extraction of collagen from the bone and fins of purple-spotted bigeye
(Priacanthus tayenus Richardson, 1846) particularly on the yield and physicochemical
properties. The physicochemical properties were characterized by electrophoretic pattern,
X-ray diffraction, FT-IR, colour and pH. The citric acid-extracted collagen (CAC) has a
higher percentage of yield (1.93±0.57), followed by lactic acid-extracted collagen (LAC)
(1.43±0.42) and acetic acid-extracted collagen (AAC) (0.83±0.18) although those
collagens did not differ significantly (p>0.05), and those acid solubilized collagens (ASC)
contained about 96.82 - 96.89 mg/g of hydroxyproline. The ASCs obtained showed
similar electrophoretic patterns due to the presence of identical α chains (α1 and α2) and
classified as type I collagen. UV absorption spectrum in all ASCs was approximately
around 231.0 - 231.5 nm. For diffraction angle analysis, first diffraction was detected at
7.23 - 7.41° and second diffraction was at 19.41 - 20.29° in all ASCs. Major absorption
peaks of FT-IR spectrum, viz. amide A, amide B and amide I-III were present in the
collagens with different wavenumbers. The results indicated that the physicochemical
properties of ASCs extracted in the present study were comparable with collagens
reported from other fish species. The findings suggested that ASCs from purple-spotted
bigeye bones and fins could serve as alternative source of collagen in functional food,
pharmaceutics and tissue engineering production, particularly found in acetic acidextracted collagen because of its properties.
Outside In
Authors:   , Ross Chelsea
Published: February 2024

This thesis is exploring how architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture can influence productivity and mental stimulation, not only having spaces for students to learn, but spaces for them to thrive and create a community inside their cohorts. Using the current Te Kura Hoahoa - Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, the focus is on architecture students, with survey answers and insights from the fifth year post graduate architecture students. Three architectural interventions, Outside In, Learning Hub and Inside Out will be the focus in this design led research. Outside In is about bringing students back into the university space through bringing architectural interventions of the vibrant and bright surrounding city of Wellington. The Learning Hub is the pause in the middle, the space inside of the university for students to learn and collaborate in. Inside Out is about bringing the vibrancy of the university life, bustling with students, back out of the university and into the surrounding areas, enhancing the experience that students have inside the university through materiality, lighting and movement.

Spaces for students to use and inhabit for long hours must be designed to provide optimal comfort. Research has found that providing a sense of identity, belonging and control positively impacts comfort levels. Enhancing a positive work-life balance for students through the architecture will increase comfort and generate positive mental and emotional health, increasing productivity.

The multifaceted relationship between design elements will facilitate a well designed FADI to reduce stress levels, increase motivation and create a better overall quality of life for architecture students. This research develops multi-use, atmospheric and collaborative spaces for students to use while at university to remove the friction between wellbeing and productivity, making them join to become one.
Investigação-Ação no processo de formação de licenciandos participantes do PIBID Ciências Biológicas
Authors: Wust Naiára Berwaldt , Bremm Daniele , Güllich Roque Ismael da Costa
Published: February 2024

Objetivamos nesta pesquisa, compreender a centralidade da Investigação-Ação no processo de formação inicial de licenciandos do Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação à Docência (PIBID). A discussão dos resultados se deu em relação às três Concepções de Investigação-Ação emergentes, sendo mais frequente entre os licenciandos a concepção de Investigação-Ação Técnica, seguida da Investigação-Ação Prática e Investigação-Ação Crítica. Identificamos também a emergência de três níveis de reflexão, sendo mais frequente a reflexão Descritiva, seguida da Explicativa e Valorativa. Verificamos a importância da escrita de narrativas reflexivas em Diários de Formação para a formação dos licenciandos e desenvolvimento do hábito reflexivo.
Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Moringa oleifera, Lam. Roots on Expression of Cyclin D1 in Testicular Tissue of Metabolic Syndrome Induced Wistar Rats
Authors: Lutfi Sephendra , Budiani Dyah Ratna , Setyawan Novan Adi
Published: February 2024

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) impacts on inhibition process of spermatogenesis by damaging various components of cell cycle proteins. Cyclin D1 protein which plays role in regulating the cell cycle of spermatogenic cells is depleted due to the metabolic syndrome. Variation results of M. oleifera studies on fertility are interesting for further research. This study aimed to determine the effect of ethanolic extract of M. oleifera roots towards expression of testicular cyclin D1 of metabolic syndrome induced Wistar rats.Subjects and Method: This study was an experimental laboratory. Thirty subjects of male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 5 groups consisted of 6 rats, control group (K1), MS group (K2), and treatment groups (K3, K4, and K5) which were given doses of 150, 250, and 350 mg/kgBW, respectively for 28 days. Induction of MS was achieved by high-fat diet for 28 days and injection of streptozotocin-nicotinamide (STZ-NA) on day 25. Cyclin D1 data was calculated using Intensity Distribution Score (IDS) and analyzed using one-way ANOVA test followed by post hoc multiple comparisons with Tukey HSD. Simple liniar regression test conducted on cyclin D1 data of K2, K3, K4, and K5.Results: One-way ANOVA test showed that the administration of ethanolic extract M. oleifera Lam. roots with doses of 150, 250, and 350 mg/kgBW in 28 days increased cyclin D1 significantly (p= 0.000). There were significant differences between K1 and K2 (p= 0.000), K2 and K3 (p= 0.000), K2 and K4 (p= 0.000), K2 and K5 (P= 0.000). Liniar regression test showed significant (p= 0.000) and moderate effect (R2= 0.65) of doses of ethanolic extract of M. oleifera roots on the expression of cyclin D1.Conclusion: The administration of ethanolic extract Moringa oleifera Lam. roots with doses of 150, 250, and 350 mg/kgBW for 28 days increased cyclin D1 in testicular rats.
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Sleep Quality in Patients with Insomnia: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Octaviani Cynthia , Prasetya Hanung , Murti Bhisma
Published: February 2024

Background: The relationship between sleep quality and sleep quantity is very close and has a significant impact on a person's sleep needs. If someone does not get enough sleep, then this will have an impact on the quality of their sleep, and vice versa. Therefore, maintaining a good quality of sleep is very important to maintain a healthy body and improve quality of life. The aim of the study was to analyze the effect of cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) on sleep quality in insomnia patients.
Subjects and Method: This study is a meta-analysis with PICO. Population: insomnia patients. Intervention: given cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Comparison: not given cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Outcome: sleep quality. The articles used in this study were obtained from five databases, namely PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The keywords used to search for articles use the medical subject heading (MeSH) term and the emtree of the keywords "Insomnia" AND "Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia" AND "Sleep Quality". The articles used were full text in English from 2013 to 2023. Articles were selected using the 2021 PRISMA flowchart and analyzed using the RevMan 5.3 application.
Results: A total of 10 randomized controlled trial study articles came from Iran, Canada, Spain, Texas, Korea, Kansas and the United States. The total sample size is 473 research subjects. Based on the analysis, insomnia patients who were given CBT-I therapy showed an average PSQI score of 1.88 units lower than those not given CBT-I (placebo), and the difference was statistically significant (SMD = -1.88; 95% CI = -2.55 to -1.22; p<0.001). Then insomnia patients who were given CBT-I showed an average PSQI score of 0.52 units lower than those given other insomnia therapies, and the difference was statistically significant (SMD= -0.52; 95% CI= -0.77 to -0.28; p <0.001) . Then when viewed as a whole, it shows that insomnia patients who are given CBT-I therapy on average have or show a PSQI score of 0.78 units lower than other therapies and without CBT-I therapy (placebo), and this difference is statistically significant (SMD= -0.78; 95% CI= -1.13 to -0.42; p < 0.001).
Conclusion:  Cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can improve sleep quality in insomnia patients (decrease the PSQI score).
Keywords:  insomnia, cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia, sleep quality.
Correspondence:  Cynthia Octaviani. Master's Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. Email: Cynthia.octaviani14@gmail.com. Mobile: +6287812315855.
Difference in the Effect of Giving Neck Stabilization Exercise with Stretching on Improvement of Neck Functional Ability in Non-Specific Neck Pain
Authors: Dekamelania Almas Khonsa , Basuki Nur , Wahyono Yulianto
Published: February 2024

Background:  Tailor workers when working with a bowed position and a long static position, the muscles will contract excessively resulting in spasms and pain that causes non-specific neck pain which will interfere with the functional ability of the neck. Neck stabilization exercises and stretching can be exercises to improve neck functional ability in non-specific neck pain. This study aims to determine the difference in the effect of neck stabilization exercise and stretching on increasing the functional ability of the neck in non-specific neck pain.
Subjects and Method:  This study is a randomized controlled trial using a two-group pretest and post-test design conducted at sevinta convection and padi emas from November to December 2023. A total of 24 subjects were selected by random sampling and randomly allocated into 2 groups. Group 1 was given neck stabilization exercise and group 2 was given stretching. The dependent variable is neck functional ability in non-specific neck pain and the independent variables are neck stabilization exercise and stretching. The measuring instrument used is the neck disability index to measure neck functional ability. Data analysis using independent sample t-test.
Results:  The results after the intervention obtained neck functional ability in non-specific neck pain increased in both groups. There is a statistically significant difference in neck stabilization exercise (Mean = 4.00; SD = 2.21) and stretching (Mean = 6.83; SD = 2.79), and it was statistically significant (p = 0.012).
Conclusion:  There is a significant difference in the effect of neck stabilization exercise and stretching on improving neck functional ability in non-specific neck pain. Neck stabilization exercise is more influential than stretching on improving neck functional ability in non-specific neck pain.
Keywords:  neck stabilization exercise, stretching, neck disability index.
Correspondence:  Yulianto Wahyono, School of Health Polytechnics Ministry of Health Surakarta. Jl. Adi Sumarmo, Tohudan, Colomadu, Karanganyar 57173, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: yulianto2wahyono@gmail.com. Mobile: 085742017903.
Indonesian Journal of Medicine (2023), 08(03): 258-265
Meta-Analysis: Effect of Acupuncture Therapy in Lowering Frozen Shoulder Pain
Authors: Murti Mehdya Vikia , Prasetya Hanung , Adriani Rita Benya
Published: February 2024

Background:  Acupuncture therapy has become a popular non-drug therapy with good curative effects, convenient application, non-toxic side effects, and low cost, and it has been widely used in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder. This study aims to analyze and estimate the effect of acupuncture therapy on reducing the degree of pain in Frozen shoulders.
Subjects and Method:  This study used a systematic review and meta-analysis by following PICO, Population: Frozen Shoulder patients. Intervention: acupuncture therapy. Comparison: no acupuncture therapy. Result: reduction in the degree of Frozen shoulder pain. The data used was obtained from scientific research articles from electronic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, Hindawi, BMC, Scopus, and Science Direct Randomized Control Trial (RCT) designs from 2011 to 2022 which report effect sizes with mean and SD. The keywords used in the search for scientific articles are “Acupuncture” AND “Frozen Shoulder” AND “Frozen Shoulder Pain”. The selection of articles was carried out using the PRISMA flowchart. Data were analyzed using Review Manager software version 5.4.1.
Results:  A total of 9 articles with eligible RCT designs from Asia and Europe were selected for the systematic review and meta-analysis. The results of the meta-analysis showed that patients with Frozen Shoulders who received acupuncture therapy experienced a degree of pain 0.48 units lower than without acupuncture and was statistically significant (SMD= -0.48; 95% CI= -1.14 to -0.18; p=0.15).
Conclusion:  Acupuncture therapy reduces the degree of Frozen Shoulder pain.
Keywords:  acupuncture, pain, frozen shoulder.
Correspondence: Mehdya Vikia Murti. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta, Central Java 57126. Email: mehdyvikiamurti@gmail.com. Mobile: +62895363037033.
Meta-Analysis the Effectiveness of Speech Therapy on Phonation Improvement in People Diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease
Authors: Putri Anitasari Kartika , Prasetya Hanung , Murti Bhisma
Published: February 2024

Background:  Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex, progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremor, rigidity, slow movement, and postural instability. Phonation disturbances are the most frequently observed speech characteristics in PD patients. The purpose of this study was to estimate the effectiveness of speech therapy interventions for phonation improvement in people with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.Subjects and Method:  This study is a meta-analysis of a number of Randomized Controlled Trial study designs. The articles used in this study were obtained from several databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and Springer Link. The article search was carried out by considering the eligibility criteria defined using the PICO model. The population in the study were people with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease with intervention in the form of speech therapy intervention, comparison, namely no speech therapy intervention, outcome in the form of phonation. The keywords to search for articles are as follows: “Intervention Speech Therapy” OR “Speech Therapy” OR “Phonation” OR “Voice” OR “Parkinson's Disease” AND “Randomized Controlled Trial” OR “RCT”. The articles included in this study are full-text articles with a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) study design. Articles are collected using PRISMA flow diagrams. Articles were analyzed using the Review Manager 5.3 application.Results:  A total of 7 articles were reviewed in this study from the United States, North America, and Austria. The total sample size in this study was 213 subjects. A meta-analysis showed that speech therapy was effective for improving phonation in people with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (SMD = 2.52; 95% CI = 1.79 to 3.24; p<0.001).Conclusion:  Speech therapy is effective for improving phonation in people with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.Keywords:  speech therapy, phonation, voice, parkinson disease.Correspondence: Anitasari Kartika Putri. Masters Program in Public Health. Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. Email: anitaaakartika@gmail.com Mobile: 0857-2777-7217Indonesian Journal of Medicine (2023), 08(03): 277-285https://doi.org/10.26911/theijmed.2023.08.03.05
Meta-Analysis: Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture in Reducing Anxiety and Depression
Authors: Astuti Yessy Widhi , Murti Bhisma , Prasetya Hanung
Published: February 2024

Background:  Anxiety and depression can happen to anyone, especially in patients with certain diseases. Anxiety and depression can affect activity, and reduce quality of sleep, and life. Electroacupuncture is one of the therapies with small side effects to reduce anxiety and depression and provide a sedative effect. This study aims to analyze and estimate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture therapy to reduce anxiety and depression in patients based on the results of similar studies.Subjects and Method:  This study used a systematic review and meta-analysis based on PICO, Population: Patients. Intervention: Electroacupuncture. Comparison: NonElectroacupuncture. Outcome: Decreased anxiety and depression. Data were obtained from Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct Hindawi, BMC, and Springer Link databases from 2010 to 2023. The search process used the keywords "electroacupuncture" AND "anxiety" OR "depression" AND "RCT". Article selection used the PRISMA flowchart and the results were analyzed using Review Manager 5.3 software.Results: 9 articles from Brazil, Spain, Hong Kong, and China with a sample size of 458 subjects were used in a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of electroacupuncture to reduce anxiety. And as many as 11 articles from Brazil, Spain, Hong Kong, and China with a sample size of 555 subjects were used for a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of electroacupuncture to reduce depression with an RCT study design. The results of the meta-analysis showed that patients who received electroacupuncture therapy intervention experienced an average of 0.68 units lower in anxiety (SMD=0.68; 95% CI= 1.04 to 0.33; p=0.001) and 0.51 units lower in depression (SMD =0.51; 95% CI= 0.86 to 0.16; p=0.004) compared to the group without electroacupuncture therapy.Conclusion:  Electroacupuncture therapy reduces anxiety and depression.Keywords:  acupuncture, electroacupuncture, anxiety, depressionCorrespondence:  Yessy Widhi Astuti, Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: widhiyessy123@gmail.com. Mobile: +6285754174209.Indonesian Journal of Medicine (2023), 08(03): 295-309https://doi.org/10.26911/theijmed.2023.08.03.07
implementasi kurikulum terpadu dan konsep belajar tematik pada lembaga PAUD
Authors: Mahbubah Aprilia Zinatul
Published: February 2024

This study aims to describe the implementation of the integrated curriculum (2013) and the concept of thematic learning in early childhood, as well as find out the appropriate implementation of learning for early childhood. By using qualitative methods on previous research related to the implementation of an integrated curriculum and the concept of thematic learning in early childhood which basically at that age is the age called the Golden Age where at this age the stimulation for development is very fast so that it requires the role of adults around him. Therefore it can be concluded that proper education in early childhood is very important for the five aspects of child development to shape the child's personal character in the future.
Pengembangan Kognitif Anak Usia Dini Melalui Permainan Gobak Sodor
Authors: Azizun Nisak Aldin Nur Robi
Published: February 2024

Abstrak

Kognisi atau kognitif adalah suatu proses berpikir, sebuah kemampuan individu dalam menilai, mengamati atau mengobservasi, menghubungkan, dan mempertimbangkan suatu kejadian atau peristiwa.  Proses kognitif berhubungan dengan tingkat kecerdasan yang mencirikan seseorang dengan minat, terutama ditujukan kepada ide-ide dan belajar. Kemampuan intelegensi menentukan cepat atau tidaknya, terselesaikan tidaknya suatu masalah yang sedang dihadapi. Kecerdasan merupakan kemampuan mental tertinggi yang dimiliki oleh manusia. Perkembangan kognitif anak usia dini merupakan perubahan dalam pemikiran, kecerdasan, dan bahasa anak. Proses perkembangan kognitif membuat anak mampu mengingat, membayangkan bagaimana cara memecahkan soal atau masalah, menyusun strategi kreatif atau menghubungkan kalimat menjadi pembicaraan yang bermakna.

Perkembangan kognitif anak pada usia dini tampak dari kemampuan anak dalam menganalisis lingkungan disekitarnya dengan cara yang lebih kompleks. Anak menjadi lebih aktif dalam proses belajar, anak juga mulai mengajukan berbagai pertanyaan terkait hal-hal yang ada disekitarnya. Anak mengamati berbagai hal, mengatur beberapa benda berdasarkan ukuran dan bentuk, memahami cara mengelompokkan dan mencocokan benda sesuai warnanya. Mengobservasi lingkungan sekitar, Anak juga sering aktif bertanya, jika dijawab, maka timbul pertanyaan lagi, terkadang juga mencari jawaban sendiri atau biasa disebut proses pemecahan masalah.

Perkembangan kognitif anak usia dini dapat dikembangkan selain dengan proses pembelajaran di lembaga pendidikan, juga bisa dengan cara bermain. Bermain adalah salah satu cara anak menyalurkan energi yang berlebih. Salah satu permainan yang mudah dimainkan anak yaitu Gobak Sodor, permainan Gobak sodor mampu mengasah kemampuan kognitif anak, berfikir cara mengalihkan perhatian teman agar bisa berlari tanpa tersentuh, mengobservasi keadaan untuk mendapatkan jalan keluar agar lolos dan tidak tertangkap teman yang menjaga garis, dan mengatur strategi dengan teman lain agar tidak tertangkap.

Kata kunci: Perkembangan Kognitif, Anak Usia Dini, Permainan Gobak Sodor
Character Building Strategy In Early Children
Authors: Setyowati Rina Insani , Hayeemaming Marwan , Shofwan Arif Muzayin
Published: February 2024

Character building in early childhood requires a strategy. Without the right strategy, character building will be difficult to realize. This descriptive qualitative research with literature study examines the strategy of character building in early childhood. The data analysis technique uses analysis content by sorting out data according to the objectives and research problems. This paper produces the following things. First, the character development strategy in early childhood can be done in two ways, namely: (1) integration in daily activities, can be done by example, spontaneous activities, reprimand, environmental conditioning, and routine activities; (2) integration in programmed activities, which is carried out after the teacher first makes a plan for the values ​​that will be integrated in certain activities. Second, other strategies to develop character education include: applying learning methods that involve the active participation of students; create a conducive learning environment; provide explicit, systematic, and continuous character education; using teaching methods that take into account the uniqueness of each child; build supportive and caring relationships in the classroom and throughout the school; build positive behavior models; create opportunities for students to be active and meaningful, including in classroom and school life; and others
Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Motorik Halus Dengan Mengurutkan Bentuk Geometri Melalui Kegiatan Meronce (Siswa Sswi Kelompok A RA Daruttaqwa Ponggok)
Authors: Azizah Lailatul , Shofwan Arif Muzayin , Nindya Devi Candra , Farantika Dessy
Published: February 2024

This study aims to find out the application of meronce activities by sorting geometric shapes in improving fine motor skills, where the activity of sorting geometric shapes previously did not use media or only by working on student worksheets which were considered less efficient. The activity of sorting geometric shapes by tracing geometric shapes can give an interesting impression to children because they don’t feel bored with these activities and they feel happy. Researchers use the activity of tracing geometric shapes to improve fine motor skills by sequencing with the aim that children become more understanding and children don’t get bored while learning. The method used in this study is Classroom Action Research with the Kurt Lewin model. This study consisted of pre-cycle, cycle I, cycle II and cycle III. In cycle I, cycle II and cycle III consists of 4 stages, namely planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews, non-test assessments and documentation in the form of photos. The analysis technique in this study uses a qualitative description analysis. The results of this study are as follows: 1) The ability to sort geometric shapes through beading activities at RA Daruttaqwa Ponggok obtained satisfactory results. This can be seen from the results of observations of children’s activities in the first cycle of 64.70 (enough), the second cycle of 85.29 (good) and in the third cycle increased to 89.70 (very good). This is all because researchers and teachers can pay attention to every ability that is in each student, so that all students get the same teaching with various forms of assignment techniques. 2) There is an increase in the ability to sort after the implementation of the activity of tracing geometric shapes can be seen from the results of student learning completeness in that the ability to sort sequences develops very well. This can be seen from the average value showing the results of the first cycle of 50.47 (Starting to Develop), in the second cycle of 71.54 (Developing According to Expectations) and in the third cycle of 85.26 (Developing According to Expectations) and has fulfilled the establishe
Gambaran Penyesuaian Diri Pada Karyawan Perusahaan di Perusahaan X Kec. Binangun, Kab. Blitar
Authors: Aristaputri Dinda , Pradana Hengki Hendra
Published: February 2024

Perusahaan merupakan kegiatan yang diselenggarakan  dengan peralatan atau dengan cara teratur dengan tujuan mencari keuntungan. Agar sebuah perusahaan tersebut dapat mencapai tujuannya perlu adanya kualitas sumber daya manusia (SDM). Peranan SDM atau biasa yang disebut dengan karyawan, yaitu untuk merencanakan, melaksanakan dan mengendalikan perusahaan yang bersangkutan. Pada perusahaan X di Kec. Binangun, Kab.Blitar karena merupakan perusahaan terbesar kedua se-Asia pastinya karyawan yang melamar banyak yang dari luar Kab. Blitar dan luar Pulau Jawa. Sehingga penyesuaian diri pada perusahaan tersebut sangatlah penuh dengan tantangan karena banyaknya perbedaan kultur budaya dan juga kepribadian setiap individu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penyesuaian diri karyawan yang bekerja di perusahaan X tersebut. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Hasil penelitia menunjukkan bahwa fakto yang mempengaruhi penyesuaian diri pada karyawan perusahaan X di Kec. Binangun, Kab. Blitar, yaitu rekan kerja, kemauan belajar, dan kegiatan diluar jam kerja guna mengenalkan dan mengakrabkan karyawan sesuai devisi masing-masing.
Dinamika Post Traumatic Growth Pada Anak Berhadapan Dengan Hukum (ABH)
Authors: Novanti Inggar Diah , Asiyah Siti Nur
Published: February 2024

Fenomena pemenjaraan memberikan pengalaman traumatis yang dialami anak berhadapan dengan hukum menjadi salah satu hal yang harus diperhatikan karena dapat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan dan perkembangan anak. Penelitian ini berfokus pada “Bagaimana dinamika Post Traumatic Growth pada anak berhadapan dengan hukum (ABH) di UPT PRSMP Surabaya”. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualatiatif dengan desain penelitian fenomenologi. Ditemukan adanya faktor yang mempengaruhi PTG yaitu faktor karakteristik individu, pengungkapan emosional, dukungan sosial, karakter lingkungan, dan gaya perenungan. Adapun gambaran perilaku yang ditunjukkan subyek berupa adanya perubahan pada prioritas hidup, kontrol diri dan emosi perasaan bahagia; peningkatan pada hubungan dengan orang lain; kesadaran akan kemampuan dalam diri; perubahan pada tujuan hidup; peningkatan spiritualitas. Anak Berhadapan dengan Hukum di UPT PRSMP Surabaya dapat disimpulkan bahwa ketiga subyek mengalami pertumbuhan pasca trauma. Diharapkan untuk peneliti selanjutnya dapat mengeksplor proses yang tumbuhnya PTG pada ABH.
Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa di Kelurahan Gunung Anyar Surabaya Melalui Program Pengabdian Masyarakat
Authors: Kasyfillah Muhammad Haidarsyah , Wulandari Shoffi Ayu , Muhid Abdul
Published: February 2024

Motivasi belajar adalah pendorong yang berasal dari luar maupun dalam diri individu untuk menumbuhkan semangat dalam hal belajar. Motivasi sangat penting dimiliki siswa yang mana digunakan untuk menumbuhkan semangat belajar siswa, yang mampu meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa. Berdasarkan hasil observasi dan wawancara didapatkan bahwa anak-anak kelurahan Gunung Anyar Surabaya Sebagian besar kurang memiliki motivasi belajar sehingga mempengaruhi proses pembelajaran yang kurang optimal. Melalui pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan oleh Fakultas Psikologi dan Kesehatan UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya pada Kelurahan Gunung Anyar Surabaya ini membantu siswa meningkatkan motivasi belajar dalam program “Sinau dan Ngaji Bareng FPK UINSA”. Dalam program ini berisi psikoedukasi tentang motivasi dan semangat belajar, kegiatan belajar bersama serta mengaji bersama dalam hal ini membaca ayat suci Al-Qur’an dengan sambung ayat secara bergantian, menghafal surat-surat pendek dan doa-doa harian. Dengan proses belajar yang seru dan menyenangkan secara bersama-sama dan sekaligus meningkatkan motivasi belajar anak juga. Pada program pengabdian masyarakat ini belajar secara bersama dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif agar anak bersemangat dan tidak mudah bosan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran, karena dilakukan secara bersama-sama dan juga kita sisipkan kata motivasi dan reward agar anak semangat dalam belajar
Quality Of Work Life dan Perilaku Cyberloafing Pada Karyawan
Authors: Patmawati Patmawati
Published: February 2024

Cyberloafing behavior is the activity of using company internet access for personal gain which is carried out when employees are still working (during working hours); so, that this cyberloafing behavior Will affect the work productivity of the employee concerned. The factors that influence the emergence of cyberloafing behavior is individual, situasional anda organizational factors. Employees are vulnerable to work stress experienced by employees who have a low quality of work life, and organizational control (organizational factors) also effect the quality of work life in employee. Therefore is necessary to examine the relationship between the quality of work life of employees and cyberloafing behavior. The research subjects are employees who work at CV. X and have acces to ise the office internet, namely 94 people. The research hypothesis is that there is a negative relationship between quality of work life and cyberloafing behavior, where the higher the quality of employee work life, the lower of cyberloafing behavior. Data collection uses a quality of work life scale based on Cascio's theory (2003) and cyberloafing behavior scale based on Lim's theory (2002). Data analysis using the Perason Parametrical Statisticsl Test showe result = -0,302 and p = 0,049 (0,05).
Fenomena Flexing Pada Media Sosial: Persepsi Generasi Z
Authors: Arik Mohammad Hariyono , Pradana Hengki Hendra
Published: February 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mendalami pemahaman tentang bagaimana generasi zoomer melihat dan menghadapi fenomena flexing. Metode pengumpulan data melibatkan catatan lapangan, wawancara, dan observasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologis dalam pendekatannya dan bersifat kualitatif. Subjek penelitian menggunakan empat mahasiswi STIE Kesuma Negara Blitar angkatan 2021, (V) 20 tahun, (A) 20 tahun, (R) 21 tahun, (M) 20 tahun. Subjek diambil dari kelas akuntansi yang berjumlah sepuluh orang. hasil penelitian menunjukkan, 1) insecure tidak selalu mengakibatkan flexing, 2) kemudian individu yang cenderung mengekspresikan diri secara berlebihan seringkali terlibat dalam manipulasi diri. 3) Seseorang yang merasa puas dengan menjelajahi tempat-tempat yang belum menjadi tren cenderung menunjukkan perilaku berlebihan. 4) Alasan di balik perilaku menunjukkan diri bervariasi,5)  dan rangsangan yang diterima seseorang dapat menjadi pemicu dari tindakan ini. 6) Kecenderungan untuk menunjukkan diri tidak selalu bersifat memaksa situasi, 7) dan kemampuan seseorang untuk mengendalikan diri dapat mencegah perilaku menunjukkan diri karena kesulitan dalam berinteraksi sosial.