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The Effectiveness of the Android-Based Serli E-Module (E-Seroid Module) on Solar System Material on Student Learning Outcomes
Authors: Azizah  , , Zulnuraini  , Fitriani
Published: August 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the Android-based E-Module Serli (E-module Seroid) on solar system material on the learning outcomes of class VI students at SD Inpres Bumi Sago. This research is experimental research conducted on two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group. The research design used in this research is Experimental Design with a Pre-Test and Post-Test Design control group. The population in this study was class VI students at SD Inpres Bumi Sago, totaling 46 students. The samples in this research were class VIA as the control class and class VIB as the experimental class. The instrument used in this research is a multiple-choice test whose validity has been tested. Data analysis uses descriptive analysis and statistical analysis. Descriptive analysis describes the mean, maximum score, and standard deviation. Statistical analysis is used to test hypotheses. Hypothesis testing uses the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test assisted by the SPSS For Windows 25 program. Based on the results of this research, show a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, so accepting the Ha hypothesis and rejecting the Ho hypothesis, means using Android-based Serli E-Modules (E-Seroid Modules). on solar system materials is effectively used for the learning outcomes of class VI students at SD Inpres Bumi Sago. So it can be concluded that the Android-based E-Module Serli (E-Module Seroid) on students' solar system material is effectively used for the learning outcomes of class VI students at SD Inpres Bumi Sago.
Sandra Cisneros’s The House on Mango Street: The Bildungsroman and Identity Formation
Authors:   The Hashemite University, Jordan, Neimneh Shadi S.
Published: August 2024

This article employs the psychosocial theories of Erik Erikson on identity development to negotiate the growth and learning process of Esperanza Cordero, the young adolescent heroine of Sandra Cisneros’s novel The House on Mango Street (1984). The article not only negotiates the interplay between social and psychological aspects of identity construction but also reads Esperanza’s identity in the light of the relationship between Erikson’s fifth developmental stage (Identity vs. Confusion) and both the preceding stage (Industry vs. Inferiority) as well as the next stage (Intimacy vs. Isolation). As a novel of education and character building, The House on Mango Street manifests a necessary overlap between genre and theme, and thus a preoccupation with learning from the world through interacting variables like sensory perceptions, peer pressure, and direct experiences. The protagonist in this formative novel, being an adolescent in a crucial stage of receiving influences, seeks knowledge about the external world as well as her identity. Feelings of shame and non-belonging govern her thoughts about the house on Mango Street. Thus, Cisneros uses the house on Mango Street as a sustained trope for identity construction and personality growth. Ultimately, Esperanza finds her identity as an emerging artist (a poet and writer); and this gives her inner peace, freedom, and emotional stability to decide to come back and help other women in her community. Moreover, it is when she finds a “house” of her own within her heart she can overcome her anxieties and come to terms with her shabby neighborhood and small family house. The conclusion draws on some relevant literary contexts to establish the social commitment of the young artist as a measure of integration and success.
Modelos de gestión para redes de emprendimiento con enfoque de género
Authors: Sánchez Tróchez Diana Ximena , Morante Ríos Edward Aníbal , Gonzáles Abrill Hernando , Curiza Vilca Lyly Karina
Published: August 2024

La economía latinoamericana y la generación de empleo reposan en su mayoría en las pequeñas y medianas empresas, caracterizadas por su capacidad para adaptarse a las necesidades del entorno y trabajar de forma articulada. Un ejemplo de ello son las redes de emprendimiento con enfoque de género. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo examinar las perspectivas de las redes de emprendimiento con enfoque de género, tomando como referente dos redes, una colombiana y otra peruana, proponiendo el diseño de un modelo de gestión que contribuya a su direccionamiento estratégico. Es una investigación exploratoria y descriptiva, empleando la encuesta semiestructurada, como instrumento de medición para identificar las perspectivas de las emprendedoras y sus unidades de negocio y poder proponer un modelo de gestión empresarial, tomando como referente las contribuciones de 69 mujeres integrantes de las Fundaciones Red Emprendedora Perú (39 participantes) y la Red Emprendedoras Popayán, Colombia (30 participantes). Los resultados muestran que las redes de este tipo contribuyen significativamente a la sostenibilidad de la población emprendedora y requiere fortalecer sus procesos mediante estrategias de gestión empresarial, aportando al direccionamiento estratégico organizacional de los ecosistemas de emprendimiento y abre paso a futuras investigaciones, siendo extrapolables a otros sectores económicos.
Influence of organic/inorganic inhibitors on AISI 304 (1.4301) and AISI 314 (1.4841) steels corrosion kinetics in nitric acid solution
Authors: Scepanovic Jelena , Zindovic Bojana , Radonjic Dragan , Pantovic-Pavlovic Marijana , Pavlovic Miroslav
Published: August 2024

This study evaluates the effectiveness of KMnO4, MK3 and 1-butanol inhibitors on corrosion of AISI 314 and AISI 304 stainless steels using linear and potentiodynamic polarization in 0.1 M HNO3. The metrics like corrosion potential (Ecorr), current density (jcorr) and polarization resistance (Rp) influence the inhibitor efficacy. The inhibitors improved electrochemical parameters significantly, indicating strong anti-corrosive properties. 1-Butanol had the strongest effect, enhancing corrosion potential and drastically reducing corrosion current density, demonstrating superior protection. The results indicated that without inhibitors, both steels showed higher corrosion rates and more negative potentials, reflecting their susceptibility to corrosion. The introduction of inhibitors markedly improved these parameters, particularly with 1-butanol, which significantly enhanced the polarization resistance and shifted the corrosion potential towards less negative values. The potentiodynamic results highlighted the dynamic effectiveness of inhibitors, reinforcing their role in mitigating corrosion under varied conditions. The study underscores the importance of selecting the appropriate inhibitors to enhance the durability and longevity of stainless steels in acidic environments, with 1-butanol showing the potential for industrial applications requiring high corrosion resistance. This necessitates comprehensive testing to accurately measure inhibitor capabilities in different conditions.
Surface areas in ultrasound therapy. Evaluation of seven methods for measuring the treated skin area in physiotherapeutic application of ultrasound
Authors: Grey K.
Published: August 2024

Recent articles on ultrasound (US) do not contain information about precise dosage, thus risking a non-valid conclusion of possible effects. To ensure safer standards in treatment-time, the present study compared 7 methods for the calculation of areas. Measurement by eye had a median relative difference (MRD) from the true reading of 22% (lower quartile (l.q.) = -14%, upper quartile(u.q) = -+46%), with large intraindividual variation, the span of MRD being -46% to +53%. Measuring with the transducer showed a systematic error: MRD was -48% (l.q. = -55%, u.q.= -35%), which is unacceptable. Areas were measured with satisfactory accuracy with 5 methods that require little training and use accessories some of which are inexpensive. Plates with ellipses of known size had a MRD of 0.1%, (l.q. = -3%, u.q. = +2%), while rulers showed MRD of -2%, (l.q. = -0.6%, u.q. = +5%) both on selected material. The most accurate and versatile instruments were a planimeter (MRD = -0.1%; l.q. = -0.6%; u.q. = +0.5%), a Mettler weighing apparatus (MRD = 3%; l.q. = 2%; u.q. = 6%), and a digitizer (MRD = -0.1%; l.q. = -0.4%; u.q. = +0.3%).
Rising from a chair by a spring-loaded flap seat: a biomechanical analysis
Authors: Wretenberg P , Arborelius UP , Weidenhielm L , Lindberg F.
Published: August 2024

Nine healthy male subjects and 8 patients with unilateral knee osteoarthrosis were studied while rising from a chair with and without the aid of a spring-loaded flap seat. The seat force started at 216 N and decreased with increasing seat angle. Ground reaction forces and motion were recorded using a force plate and video. EMG of the left vastus lateralis muscle was recorded. The effort when rising was estimated by the Borg scale. The use of the flap seat reduced the mean peak knee moment for the healthy subjects from 73 to 41 Nm and for the patients from 55 to 33 Nm. The decreases were significant at a p < 0.001 level. The patients also reduced their hip moment significantly from 50 to 35 Nm (p < 0.005). The muscle activity in the vastus lateralis was also significantly lower when the flap seat was used (p < 0.005). When the theoretically maximal friction force between seat and subject was added, the effective seat force decreased more slowly, and the relation between its horizontal and vertical force components was more advantageous. The patients estimated greater effort reduction than the healthy subjects comparing the ordinary chair and the flap seat. CONCLUSION: a spring-loaded flap seat can reduce knee and hip load and can thus be useful for people with knee osteoarthrosis.
Sensory changes associated with severe ankle sprain
Authors: Bullock-Saxton JE.
Published: August 2024

An intact afferent nervous system is important in providing the feedback necessary for effective motor control. Joint injury may influence afferent feedback and, if the lower limb is involved, lead to a decrease in stability. Accordingly, the association between severe ankle sprain and local sensory deficit was examined. Measurements of vibration perception, two point discrimination and balance in one legged standing were made in subjects who had sustained a previous severe unilateral ankle sprain and in subjects with no history of lower limb injury. Comparisons between the two groups showed that subjects with previous severe ankle sprain had sensory deficits in all measured variables between the injured and non-injured sides. Such differences between sides was not apparent in the non-injured group. This study highlights that local sensory deficits are associated with severe ankle sprain.
Rehabilitation of hip fracture patients with Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Jónsson B , Sernbo I , Johnell O.
Published: August 2024

The incidence of hip fractures has increased over the past decades, and for patients with hip fractures, medical and social conditions have deteriorated during the same time. In this study the results of orthopaedic rehabilitation of patients with Parkinson's disease and a hip fracture are compared with those in all other hip fracture patients. A total of 74 patients with Parkinson's disease and hip fracture were compared with 1,361 patients without the disease. Prior to fracture, patients with Parkinson's disease were less likely to be living an independent life in their own homes. Postoperatively women with Parkinson's disease were hospitalized for a significantly longer period. Postoperative rehabilitation was significantly slower and less successful than among patients without the disease. Patients with Parkinson's disease comprise a subgroup of hip fracture patients who need more rehabilitation resources than can easily be provided at an ordinary orthopaedic ward. A team-work between an orthopaedic surgeon, a neurologist and a rehabilitation unit seems to be mandatory in order to achieve shorter hospitalization and earlier return to the pre-fracture environment.
Deterioration of motor function in myotonic dystrophy and hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
Authors: Lindeman E , Leffers P , Spaans F , Drukker J , Reulen J.
Published: August 2024

In order to obtain more information about the deterioration of motor function in patients with myotonic dystrophy and in patients with hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, changes in strength and functionality were determined at one year intervals, over a follow-up period of 1 to 5 years. Twenty-five myotonic dystrophy patients and 16 hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy patients participated. Strength measurements were restricted to knee extension and flexion torques measured isokinetically on a dynamometer at two velocities (120 and 60 degrees/s). Functionality was measured as scaled time scores for rising from sitting, rising from supine, walking and stair climbing. Myotonic dystrophy patients showed a reduction of knee extension torques at 60 degrees/sec (mean decrease per year 5.7 Nm, or 9%) as well as a decrease in functionality. Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy patients showed no statistically significant changes in torques or functionality. The correlation between isokinetically measured knee extension torques and functional scores was statistically significant in myotonic dystrophy but not in hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy. No correlation was found between changes in torques and changes in functional scores.
Mobility in the cervico-thoracic motion segment: an indicative factor of musculo-skeletal neck-shoulder pain
Authors: Norlander S , Aste-Norlander U , Nordgren B , Sahlstedt B.
Published: August 2024

The aim of the study was first to evaluate whether mobility in the cervico-thoracic motion segment is an indicative factor of musculo-skeletal neck-shoulder pain and secondly to compare differences in individual factors between cases and controls for female and male subjects. One-hundred-and-forty-two male electricians and 139 female laundry workers participated in a cross-sectional study. An examination of the Cervico-Thoracic Ratio and a classification of mobility at level C7-T1 was done. All subjects answered a questionnaire about musculo-skeletal complaints. The analysis of relationship between relative flexion mobility in motion segments C7-T5 and neck-shoulder pain showed significant relationships between mobility in specific motion segments and neck-shoulder pain. The overall fit of the multiple regression analysis explained 10% of the variation in neck index (N1) for subjects classified as hypomobile at level C7-T1 and 18% for subjects classified as having an inverse C7-T1 function. Both female and male subjects classified as hypomobile at level C7-T1 showed elevated odds ratios of 2.7 and 2.2, respectively, to have had more than 7 days of neck pain during the previous 12 months, compared to subjects classified as having ordinary mobility at level C7-T1. The factor age showed that young subjects with hypoar hypermobility at level C7-T1 showed elevated odds ratios for neck pain compared to subjects with ordinary mobility in the same age group. In old subjects hypermobility at level C7-T1 was protective compared to subjects with ordinary mobility in the same age group. The factor number of working years showed significant difference between cases and controls among female subjects in the ordinary and hypermobile classes. The factor height showed no significant differences between female or male cases and controls; it did show significant correlation to C7-T1 mobility among female subjects, but not among male subjects. The factors exercise and smoking showed significant differences between cases and controls among female subjects in the ordinary mobility class. The conclusion was that relative flexion mobility is a factor related to the development of neck-shoulder pain rather than the cause of pain.
Shoulder, elbow and wrist movement impairment--predictors of disability in female patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Authors: Boström C , Harms-Ringdahl K , Nordemar R.
Published: August 2024

To explore and describe how shoulder, elbow and wrist movement impairment and age, disease duration, disease activity and shoulder-upper arm pain are associated with disability in rheumatoid arthritis, these variables were investigated in 63 females. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that limitations in functional shoulder-arm movement and in active wrist motion ranges explained 30-35% of the variation among the patients' results within each of the physical disability instruments used. The Ritchie index for the upper-extremity might be a predictor of disability, explaining 6-28% of the variation within different disability questionnaires, while shoulder tendalgia explained 24% of the variation in shoulder-arm disability. Altogether, however, our predicting variables only explained 11-30% of the variation in shoulder-arm disability and 25-50% of the variation in the other disability areas studied. Thus, other factors not studied here, e.g. muscle strength and hand grip function, and e.g. psychological and social factors are probably also of importance and remain to be elucidated.
Benefits of Multiple Joint Replacement in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Marks JS
Published: August 2024

Thebenefitsofmultiplejointreplacements were assessed in 21 patients withrheumatoidarthritiswho had bilateral hip and knee replacements. The mainbenefitwas relief of pain with 40 hips and 25 knees becoming completely pain-free. There was an improved range of movement in 38 hips but in only 11 knees and 8 knees were stiffer after surgery. Hipreplacementwas the preferred initial surgery but there was a mean delay of 50 months between hip and knee surgery suggesting a "domino effect" with increasing mobility as a consequence of hipreplacementeventually causing knees to deteriorate. All patients who completed a postal questionnaire found their ability to walk had improved but many noted an increase in ankle and foot pain which limited their walking. After their surgery patients were better able to perform certain activities of daily life, especially housework and dressing. It is concluded thatmultiplejointreplacementcontributes to improving the quality of life in disabled arthritic patients.
Coverage by four information services of the core journals of rehabilitation and related topics
Authors: Roberts D.
Published: August 2024

In this study, three serials databases were used to identify core journals in rehabilitation and related areas. Simple strategies were used to search SERLINE (Serials Online, National Library of Medicine), Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory and SACHET (British Library serials database). Coverage of the journals identified by four secondary information services was then studied. These were Medline, Excerpta Medica, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health) and CATS (Current Awareness Topics Services, British Library). The results confirmed and extended the findings of earlier work: the number of core journals in rehabilitation is very large and their coverage by information services is very selective. Of the services studied here, CATS seemed to be most comprehensive for the journals identified.
Post-polio lung function
Authors: Blomstrand A Bake B.
Published: August 2024

Post-polio patients sometimes complain about the occurrence of breathing difficulties decades after the polio infection. We have examined 40 post-polio patients who have had respiratory or non-respiratory poliomyelitis for at least 30 years in an attempt to elucidate whether hypoventilation is common and to what extent certain symptoms and simple lung function tests are related to hypoventilation or incipient hypoventilation. We measured arterial blood gases, vital capacity (VC), maximal expiratory and inspiratory pressures (MEP, MIP) and CO2 rebreathing response. Symptoms were assessed by a yes/no questionnaire. Six patients required respiratory assistance at the onset of the disease. At present, two require nocturnal assisted ventilation. Two patients showed manifest hypoventilation; one of which required night-time ventilator, whereas the other patient had not required ventilatory assistance even at the onset of the disease. Significant correlation (p less than 0.05) was found between arterial carbon dioxide tension (a-PCO2) and VC, MEP and ventilation increase during CO2 rebreathing. A significantly higher a-PCO2 was found among those who required respiratory assistance at the onset of the disease, who admitted headache and who felt the cough ineffective. Low VC and low ventilatory increase during CO2 rebreathing and the presence of headache explained 45% of the variation in a-PCO2 in a multiple regression analysis. We conclude that manifest hypoventilation is rare in this unselected material of post-polio patients and that a vital capacity below 45-50% of predicted normal and the presence of frequent headaches indicate an increased risk to develop hypoventilation.
Vocational rehabilitation in northern Sweden. II. Some psycho-socio-demographic predictors
Authors: Eklund M Eriksson S
Published: August 2024

In this prospective investigation a consecutively referred series of vocational rehabilitation clients was studied using eleven socio-demographic and psycho-social items. Subjected to a factor analyses these items were included in five factors which explained 74% of the variance. By discriminant analysis the items could correctly classify 57% of those subjects who faced major vocational changes or were vocationally inactive. The level of experienced health and belief in vocational return had the heaviest overall predictive impact. The findings may help specialists in medical and vocational rehabilitation to estimate the likelihood of vocational return for somatically impaired subjects.
Pediatric hip disorders are not associated with an increased 10-year revision risk after total hip arthroplasty under the age of 55: results from the Dutch Arthroplasty Register
Authors: Bus Michaël P A , Gademan Maaike G J , Fiocco Marta , Nelissen Rob G H H , De Witte Pieter Bas
Published: August 2024

Background and purpose: Developmental dysplasia (DDH) and Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease (LCPD) are common indications for total hip arthroplasty (THA) at a young age, and may be associated with increased revision risk. We aimed to investigate the 10-year cumulative aseptic cup revision and overall revision risk of THA, and investigated whether these are increased compared with THA for primary osteoarthritis (OA) in patients below 55 years.Methods: All THAs (2007–2019) in patients under the age of 55 for the indications OA, DDH, and LCPD were extracted from the Dutch Arthroplasty register. The 10-year cumulative incidences of aseptic cup failure and overall revision were assessed for the 3 groups, with death as a competing risk. Cox regression analysis was used.Results: 24,263 THAs were identified: 20,645 (85%) for OA, 3,032 (13%) for DDH, and 586 (2%) for LCPD. The 10-year cumulative revision risk for aseptic cup failure was 3.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.0–3.8) for OA, 3.4% (CI 2.4–3.4) for DDH, and 1.7% (CI 0.2–3.1) for LCPD. The 10-year cumulative overall revision risk was 6.0% (CI 5.6–6.5) for OA, 6.0% (CI 4.9–7.2) for DDH, and 5.1% (2.7–7.5) for LCPD. The multivariable Cox regression analysis for aseptic cup failure yielded hazard ratios of 0.7 (0.5–1.2) for DDH, and 0.8 (0.3–2.1) for LCPD compared with OA. No statistically significant differences for overall revision were found.Conclusion: THA performed for DDH or LCDP in patients under the age of 55 was not associated with a statistically significant increased risk of aseptic cup revision or overall revision, compared with THA performed for primary OA in the same age group.
The effect of pain neuroscience education on chronic postsurgical pain after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Baas Dominique C , Van Aalderen-Wichers Johanna C , Van der Goot Tjeerd H , Verhagen Ronald J
Published: August 2024

Background and purpose: Chronic postsurgical pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is frequent and may be reduced by pain neuroscience education (PNE), teaching people about pain from a neurobiological perspective. This study investigated primarily the effectiveness of 2 individual sessions of PNE versus usual care on pain levels 3 months postoperatively in patients undergoing TKA. Secondary outcomes were physical functioning, stiffness, health-related quality of life, pain catastrophizing, attention to pain, and levels of anxiety and depression.Methods: A prospective single-center, parallel-group randomized controlled trial was undertaken including patients aged 18 years or older scheduled for primary TKA. 68 patients were randomly assigned to PNE or usual care. The primary outcome was the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain score 3 months postoperatively. Outcomes were measured preoperatively, at 2 weeks (acute phase), and at 3 and 12 months postoperatively.Results: We found no statistically significant difference (0.4 points; 95% confidence interval [CI] –1.7 to 2.4) in WOMAC pain scores 3 months after TKA between the PNE and control group. We found a statistically significant difference between the 2 groups for attention to pain at 3 months in favor of PNE (P = 0.02).Conclusion: This RCT showed that PNE was not superior to usual care in terms of reducing pain at 3 months after TKA. Attention to pain, as a secondary outcome, was significantly lower in the PNE group compared with usual care. Other secondary outcome measures showed no significant differences.
Successful Treatment of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid with Dupilumab: A Case Report
Authors: Wang Zhiyi , Liu Xiaojing , Ni Jing , Qi Yushuo , Song Zhiqi , Piao Yongjun
Published: August 2024

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A way for explaining Geo Big Data through its characteristics, sources, and central support technologies
Authors:   Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Alciaturi Giancarlo , García - Rodríguez María del Pilar ,   Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Fernández Virginia ,   Universidad de la República
Published: August 2024

Big Data has significantly impacted scientific research and everyday life, resulting in solutions that align with its principles. Therefore, it is essential to propose ways that enable a basic understanding of specific fields of knowledge, such as those related to spatial domain information. Through a narrative review, this document explains the fundamentals of Geo Big Data by contextualising the characteristics, sources, and central technologies of Big Data in relation to geographic information. One of the most significant findings is that Geo Big Data helps enhance the understanding of biophysical and human dimensions of spatial matters. The technology boosts the acquisition of valuable insights and opportunities across various areas, including risk management, health, agriculture, environment, and open government. This document lays some groundwork for implementing Geo Big Data initiatives towards more specific efforts.
Aprendizaje colaborativo como estrategia didáctica en problemas de dislexia de estudiantes de básica elemental
Authors:   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Dután Huillcatanda María Elena , Pinos Coronel Paola Cecilia ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Quito Velecela Inés Johana ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca, Vizueta Jimbo Jenny Katherine ,   Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Published: August 2024

El aprendizaje colaborativo es una estrategia didáctica que promueve el trabajo en equipo, la colaboración y la cooperación entre los estudiantes. Esta estrategia puede ser utilizada para abordar los problemas de dislexia. El objetivo de esta investigación es conocer el aprendizaje colaborativo como estrategia didáctica en problemas de dislexia de estudiantes de básica elemental. La metodología aplicada se basó en la revisión sistemática bibliográfica de las bases digitales que cuenta la Universidad Católica de Cuenca: Scopus, Web of Science, Proquest, Scielo, Redalyc y ERIC. Para el análisis de los artículos seleccionados se aplicó el método [PRISMA]. Se emplearon las palabras clave -dislexia-, -aprendizaje colaborativo-, -dificultad en el aprendizaje-, -deficiencia mental- y -estudiante lento-, de los Tesauros de la [ UNESCO]. Los artículos revisados de revistas académicas indexadas, publicados en el periodo 2017-2022, investigaciones de áreas como: Psicología, Educación, Pediatría y Neurología; muestra poblacional con adolescentes y niños; los estudios contaban con los enfoques cuantitativos, cualitativos y correlacionales, las publicaciones en el idioma inglés, portugués y español. Se utilizó la herramienta RAYYAN, para la inclusión y exclusión de los artículos para el desarrollo de la investigación. En conclusión, la implementación del aprendizaje colaborativo ha demostrado ser efectiva para mejorar el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes con dislexia; pues, según las investigaciones recientes apoya en los problemas en estos problemas y se trabaja un componente fuerte como es la solidaridad y el apoyo entre los compañeros.
Novel Genetic Variants of the PROS1 Protein S Gene of an Individual with Protein S Deficiency
Authors: T Prouse , A Malik , DP Villaneuva , S Ghosh , M Kumar , MA Mohammad , J Zabaleta , J Garai , R* Majumder
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Human Protein S (PS) is an anticoagulant essential for maintaining hemostasis. Although rare, PS deficiency can cause life-threatening thrombophilia. We found novel genetic variations in the PROS1 gene of a 46-year-old woman who was diagnosed with PS deficiency. We hypothesize how the mutations affect PS level and function. Materials and Methods: Citrated plasma was isolated from the patient’s blood. Biochemical analyses were conducted via activated partial thromboplastin time and thrombin generation assays with the addition of various concentrations of PS. Immunoblotting and ELISA were used to measure levels of PS in the woman’s plasma. We sequenced the entire PROS1 gene on chromosome 3 for two control samples and the individual’s sample. Results: We found two novel deletions and a novel insertion in the PROS1 gene of the patient. The deletions and insertion were predicted to activate cryptic splice acceptor and donor splice sites, respectively. In addition, the patient had alteration in whole blood coagulation parameters, including a prolonged aPTT and decreased plasma PS level. Conclusion: The genetic alterations in the patient’s PROS1 gene are predicted to cause inappropriate splicing of PS pre-mRNA that likely contributes to the Type I PS deficiency and abnormal coagulation properties of the study patient.
Ojas and Vyadhikshamatava- Ayurvedic Perspectives of Immunity and its modulation in Clinical Arena
Authors: A Gupta
Published: August 2024

Background: With emerging double burden of infectious and life style disorders across the globe, immune enhancement through Ayurveda approaches is gaining popularity these days to enhance the disease resistance against infection, immune deficiency disorders and auto-immune disorders. Aims and Objectives: To critically explore the classical concept of the Ojas and Vyadhi Kshamatav in its relation with the disease resistance. To find the scope of application of Ojas in clinical perspective. Materials and Methods: Critical review study involving the review of literature from Samhita texts and internet based review of online research databases with keywords of Immunity, Ojas and Vyadhi Kshamatava. 41 articles with abstract were studied 15articles were selected and critically reviewed. Discussion: Immunity is fundamentally an ideal state of Dhatu Samyta (equilbrium) which can be seen as an health asset for resistance towards infection control and inflammation. It is created by a series of health promoting behaviors enlisted in Ayurveda and by employing various rejuvenating modalities (Rasayana). Conclusion: Immunity as per modern medicine thought is specific to only host-pathogen defence but Ayurveda takes integrative immunity in perspective and explore all the factors which affects the well being and hence disease resistance of an individual.
The Effect of Project-Based E-Learning Against Critical Thinking Skills and Science Learning Achievement of Class X Students
Authors: Aktafianto R.A. , Yudana I.M. , Ariawan I.P.W.
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the project-based e-Learning learning model on critical thinking skills and science achievement. This research has a quasi-experimental design. The population of this study was class X SMK Negeri 1 Tembuku for the 2022–2023 academic year, consisting of 10 classes (259 students). The research sample was taken using the random sampling technique; two classes were determined as samples and divided into two groups, namely the experimental group and the control group. Critical thinking skills data was collected with an essay test, and in science, learning achievement data was collected with an expanded multiple-choice test. Data analysis used the one-way MANCOVA statistical test with a significance level of 5% and continued with the LSD test. The results showed that (1) There are differences in critical thinking skills and learning achievement in science between students who learned with the PjBeL model and students who learned with the DEL model. (2) There are differences in critical thinking skills between students who learned with the PjBeL model and students learning with the DEL model. (3) There are differences in science learning achievement between students who learned with the PjBeL model and students learning with the DEL model. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the PjBeL model influences students' critical thinking skills and learning achievement in science in Class X SMKN 1 Tembuku.
Iluminemos el camino de aquellos que han tropezado para que puedan salir adelante
Authors: Roque Rodríguez Ernesto
Published: August 2024

La educación superior en México enfrenta retos significativos en términos de reprobación y rezago escolar, lo cual afectan negativamente el desempeño académico de los estudiantes y su desarrollo profesional y personal. De hecho, y a pesar de los esfuerzos para reducir estas tasas, las instituciones de educación superior continúan buscando estrategias para abordar esta problemática. Por eso, el objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar el rezago y la reprobación de los estudiantes de educación superior desde la perspectiva de la tutoría con el fin de proponer estrategias para la mejora continua. Para eso, se empleó una metodología descriptiva mediante un enfoque mixto secuencial en dos etapas: primero, se aplicó un cuestionario a 413 estudiantes y, posteriormente, se realizó un análisis cualitativo a través de un grupo focal con 7 estudiantes y 10 entrevistas a responsables de procesos relacionados con la tutoría. Los resultados demuestran que las asignaturas con mayores índices de reprobación son inglés, matemáticas, tecnologías de la información y estadística. Asimismo, el 66 % de los estudiantes reportó problemas emocionales derivados de asuntos familiares, y se identificó una falta de compromiso con los estudios y dificultades con el sistema de créditos, que limita la elección de profesores. En otras palabras, la investigación reveló la necesidad de implementar programas preventivos, de monitoreo, psicosociales y psicoemocionales, así como una política pública de salud mental. Por tanto, se recomienda fortalecer los programas de tutoría y adaptar el currículo para mejorar el rendimiento académico y prevenir el rezago y la reprobación en la educación superior.
How Islamic Rural Bank Overcomes the Trade-off Between Sustainability and Outreach: Does Market Competition Matter?
Authors: Muhari Syafaat , Jumani Zulfiqar Ali
Published: August 2024

There was no consensus how to deal the trade-off between maintaining sustainability and outreach of microfinance institutions among researchers. The paper provides time series data which includes monthly industry data from Islamic Rural Bank for a period of more than 14 years starting from January 2009 to March 2023. In the first analysis, an estimate of the level of market competition is compute by the Lerner Index (LI) of each period. Furthermore, the efficiency analysis of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is used to measure efficiency which allows estimation of efficiency performance using multiple inputs and outputs to understand how Islamic Rural Bank deal with sustainability and outreach. In the end, a Vector Autoregression/Vector Error Correction Model (VAR/VECM) analysis is used to analyse the relationship between the level of market competition and the efficiency of Islamic Rural Bank in achieving sustainability and outreach objectives. The results of the study suggest that by using a production approach Islamic Rural Bank is able to operate efficiently while maintaining the sustainability and outreach objectives without trade-offs. In addition, market competition has a moderate influence on achieving sustainability goals and their outreach. This research examines how Islamic Rural Bank as one of the microfinances to overcome the trade-off between the goals among high competition and the increasing of financial needs by customers. The Microfinance model from Islamic Rural Banks can be replicated to other microfinance institutions (MFIs) to reach both outreach and sustainability goals.
Edukasi dan Screening Kesehatan sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Anemia pada Remaja Perempuan di MTs Nurul Falah Areman, Depok
Authors: Simanjorang Chandrayani , Rabia  , Agustiyawan  , Sirada Andi , Ramadhanti Ismaya , Fitri Asti Elysia Rahmatul , Ariantini Anggrahita Dwi
Published: August 2024

Adolescent girls are a vulnerable group who can experience anemia due to low consumption and absorption of iron, blood loss during menstruation, and increased iron requirements. Anemia can cause impaired growth and health status as well as decreasing academic performance and cognitive development. Education regarding nutrition and screening for adolescent girls is an appropriate, effective, and sustainable method for preventing anemia due to iron deficiency. Therefore, in this community service activity, a combination of education and screening is carried out to prevent the development of anemia in adolescent girls at MTs Nurul Falah Areman. The community service was carried out using the lecture method and filling out a questionnaire in the form of a pretest and post-test to assess the increase in knowledge consisting of 20 multiple choice questions. The result obtained from 53 students showed that 52,8% had good knowledge regarding anemia and 47,2% had poor knowledge. Based on an examination of Hb levels, 25% of adolescent girls fall into the category of moderate and mild anemia. Education regarding anemia should be carried out routinely at MTs Nurul Falah Areman. Furthermore, MTs Nurul Falah Areman can be a target for blood supplement tablets from the nearest Community Health Center, so that in the future no more young women will be found suffering from anemia.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Stunting Care untuk Pemantauan Pertumbuhan Anak
Authors: Leonard Calvin Rinaldy , Ayu Arista  , Muhammad Kurnia  , Rahmawati  , Muhammad Rachmat
Published: August 2024

Recording the results of conventional child growth measurements in the Maternal and Child Health book has long been carried out by health workers and posyandu cadres at the Bontoharu Community Health Center, Selayar Regency, and posyandu cadres in Bontotangnga Village. This form of recording takes quite a lot of time, is prone to errors, and the results do not display attractive visualizations, so a reliable form of recording is needed to monitor children's growth as an effort to prevent and treat stunting. The method used in this community service is Community Based Research (CBR). To overcome the problem of stunting early, the Stunting Care application was developed. Stunting Care is an application for monitoring children's growth periodically by entering data on the child's height and weight. This application will provide predicted results for children, whether they are stunting, at risk of stunting, normal or high normal and is equipped with various features. The Stunting Care application was developed using agile development software engineering methods and through black box testing. The test results of the Stunting Care application are classified as good, as indicated by the system functionality running smoothly.
Budaya Profil Pelajar Kreatif: Menumbuhkembangkan Literasi Visual Anak Panti Asuhan
Authors: Novitasari Meggy , Sutama Sutama , Aryani Ima , Fauziyah Qonitah , Utami Isnaini Budi
Published: August 2024

Community Service Partners (PkM), namely the Abdurrahman Bin Auf Orphanage (PA. Abd R.) Nogosari District, Boyolali. P.A. Abd R. currently has 49 foster children (M=23; P=26). The main problem in PA. Abd R., knowledge related to visual literacy and creativity is less than optimal with a percentage of 42%. So that foster children have visual literacy competencies, they need development and assistance so that they can continue their education to a higher, superior and competent level. The aim of the PkM program is to empower PA foster children. Abd R. through socialization, mentoring, and displays of visual literacy creativity to form habits. The expected impact of this program is that foster child partners will have an understanding of the material, expertise, creativity and skills in making learning media. Methods for implementing the PkM program, namely socialization, mentoring and showing creativity. The results of PkM activities are 1) Increased awareness and interest in learning for foster children in a visual literacy culture through socialization, mentoring and training. 2) Increasing the visual literacy skills of foster children that are culturally oriented towards creative student profiles. 3) Adequate learning resources/visual literacy reading books in the library (provided by the PkM team, adding 29 book titles). 4) Developing creativity from activities, a) working on Pre-test questions, b) making Popup books and booklets, c) making digital posters, d) making 3-dimensional wall magazines, e) making padlets, and f) working on Post-tests.
Implementasi Platform Si Cantik Bangsa di Kabupaten Kebumen dalam Pembangunan Desa
Authors: Bahtiar Arief Rais , Ramadhani Rima Dias , Hikmaturokhman Alfin , Nugraha Novanda Alim Setya , Raharja Pradana Ananda , Anto Novri , Muna Bunga Laelatul , Setiawan Rehan Nur , Fadilah Moh Lutfi , Agustianto Satya Helfi , Mahargyani Yasinta Swasti , Purwono Adhi
Published: August 2024

Si Cantik Bangsa is a platform that aims to record participation and equality in village development. Through this community service, the focus is emphasized on understanding the problems of women's empowerment in development in three villages, namely Logede Village, Ampelsari Village, and Kaliputih Village in Kebumen Regency. In this context, the main concern is overcoming the significant decline in the Gender Empowerment Index which is a serious challenge faced by the Community and Village Empowerment Service (PMD). In an effort to overcome this problem, the PMD Department introduced an innovative program known as Planning Literacy Women (WANI LEmPER) which is in line with the Sustainable Development goals (SDGs) related to gender equality and women's empowerment. However, even though the WANI LEmPER program has been implemented, there are still obstacles that arise due to cultural resistance and rejection from various parties. Therefore, this service offers a solution through the implementation of Si Cantik Bangsa, an information technology-based platform that aims to document the activities of LEmPER WANI cadres and monitor women's participation. The service results show that indicators of success have been achieved, where 65% of respondents understand the benefits and features of Si Cantik Bangsa, while 25% still do not understand them. Thus, the use of this platform is considered a strategic step in increasing women's empowerment in village development planning to achieve SDGs and Gender Empowerment goals.
Pendampingan Kesehatan Fisik bagi Pembatik sebagai Upaya Mengurangi Risiko dan Keluhan Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) di Kampung Batik Laweyan
Authors: Pristianto Arif , Kusumaningrum Tanjung Anitasari Indah , Dewangga Mahendra Wahyu , Ilmuddin Fathul Wahid , Amanda Mutiara Sabta , Triasari Ana , Siddiq Muhammad Nizar , Samiyem Samiyem , Nabila Khansa Nuriashinta
Published: August 2024

The high incidence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) in workers is caused by various factors from the individual and the work environment. Musculoskeletal complaints in workers also occur and disrupt productivity for batik workers. Batik itself has several types and several divisions of work. Workload, duration, and poor work posture cause excess work on the muscles which results in functional disorders of the structural muscles in the neck and causes myofascial trigger point syndrome (MTPS). This service activity is carried out to resolve complaints, prevent further impacts, and increase worker productivity. The program is provided in the form of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique (INIT) and Self Stretching combined with infrared radiation. Apart from that, educational efforts are also being made regarding Musculoskeletal Disorders and ergonomic working positions. Measurement of activity effectiveness is carried out using the VAS, NDI, NBM and WERA instruments. Based on the results of the activities carried out, it can be concluded that health assistance efforts for batik workers in Laweyan Batik Village in the form of providing therapeutic and educational measures have proven effective in reducing complaints and incidents of WMSD. By reducing complaints, the work output and productivity of batik makers increases.