bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Operating room team’s perception of procedure shift to cemented hemiarthroplasty
Authors: Madsen Marlene Dyrløv , Østergaard Doris , Christensen Ann-Vibeke Bækgaard , Jensen Thomas Giver , Lunn Troels H. , Palm Henrik , Viholt Lene , Overgaard Søren
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION. A procedural change in the treatment of patients with femoral neck fracture from uncemented to cemented hemiarthroplasty was to be implemented to follow new national guidelines. In accordance with implementation science, it is important to understand the team’s thoughts and educational needs. The study aimed to explore surgeons’, scrub nurses’, anaesthesiologists’ and anaesthesia nurses’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to foster a safe educational introduction.

METHODS. We conducted four semi-structured group interviews with 15 team members. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using systematic text condensation to define important factors.

RESULTS. We found barriers, e.g., potential fear related to handling the cement and “thoughts” concerning limited time. Patient, individual and organisational factors were also identified. A “cement-time-out” was suggested to prepare and complete cementation safely. The interviewees emphasised continuous training to ensure the procedure's success and maintain skills and confidence after the initial training. The importance of a safe learning culture, team collaboration and the provision of feedback was discussed.

CONCLUSIONS. The study provides novel insights into the specific educational needs that may arise during the transition to cemented hemiarthroplasty. A training package including simulation was proposed to maintain a safe learning environment and ensure patient safety. The team highlighted the importance of maintaining their competence. Results are relevant for departments introducing procedural change.

FUNDING. None.

TRIAL REGISTRATION. Not relevant.
Adherence to long-term non-invasive positive airway pressure therapy
Authors: Staehr-Rye Anne Kathrine , Irlind Tanja Østergaard , Funderskov Karen , Gätke Mona Ring , Küchen Simone Henrietta Lisa
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION. Studies have shown varying patient adherence to long-term non-invasive positive airway pressure therapy (nPAP). We aimed to investigate adherence to long-term nPAP in a Danish cohort of patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency and/or sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) due to neuromuscular disorders (NMD), obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) or other reasons.

METHODS. This cohort study included all adult patients with association to the Respiratory Center East treated with long-term nPAP: bilevel (BiPAP), automatic (APAP) and continuous (CPAP) or adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) with a remote monitoring system in April 2022. The primary outcome was adherence, defined as a median use of nPAP ≥ 4 hrs/day in April 2022. A preplanned extended subgroup analysis was conducted for patients with data on adherence from initiation and six months onwards.

RESULTS. The primary analysis included 241 patients, of whom 90% were diagnosed with NMD (54%) or OHS (36%). The nPAP was used ≥ 4 hrs/day by 175 patients (73%), including 22 (100%) with ASV, 129 (72%) with BiPAP and 24 (59%) with APAP/CPAP. Treatment adherence was seen in 75% of patients with NMD, 64% with OHS and 84% with other reasons for SDB. The proportion of adherent subjects in the subgroup analysis of 55 patients was relatively stable throughout the six-month period, ranging from 67% to 75% with slight intraindividual variation.

CONCLUSION. In this retrospective analysis of adults primarily with NMD and OHS, 73% used the prescribed nPAP therapy ≥ 4 hrs/day.

FUNDING. None

TRIAL REGISTRATION. ClinicalTrials.gov(NCT05379309).
Impact of short-term locum doctor employments on the transition from medical student to residency
Authors: Dam Laura Amalie Poulsen , Møller Jane Ege , Lou Stina , Matthiesen Signe Schlichting , Thomsen Lena Cecilie Isbak , Randsbæk Flemming
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION. The transition from medical student to resident is often stressful and challenging. Medical graduates' sense of preparedness for residency increases as they spend more time in the clinic. In Denmark, temporary short-term locum doctor employment (LDE) may be an opportunity to increase preparedness for future residency and ease the expected and experienced stress of the transition. This study aimed to explore how medical students and first-year residents experience holding an LDE and the expected or experienced impact on the transition from medical student to residency.

METHODS. A qualitative design was chosen. Last-year medical students and first-year residents with LDE experience were included. A total of 23 participants were recruited and interviewed. A semi-structured interview guide was used. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

RESULTS. The analysis showed four main themes: 1) An opportunity to postpone and prepare for residency, 2) Negotiating uncertainty and responsibility, 3) Enhancing professional and personal competencies and 4) Impact on transition.

CONCLUSIONS. An LDE can offer medical students and first-year residents the opportunity to gain more clinical experience, postpone residency and enhance professional and personal competencies. Although uncertainty and insufficiency were common at the beginning of the LDE, adequate support and training may counterbalance these feelings. LDEs can contribute positively to the transition from medical student to residency.

FUNDING. Central Region Denmark

TRIAL REGISTRATION. Not relevant.
The Clinical Frailty Scale to assess patients referred for intensive care therapy
Authors: Smith Mette Aaby , Nedergaard Helene Korvenius , Hansen ulie Ravn , Jensen Hanne Irene , Brøchner Anne Craveiro
Published: November 2024

INTRODUCTION. Decisions to admit patients to intensive care units are often complex, and assessing patients is essential but difficult. In recent years, the Clinical Frailty Scale has been highlighted as a potential assessment tool for triaging patients for admission to the intensive care unit. This study aimed to investigate the clinical differences and Clinical Frailty Scale scores between patients who are refused and those who are admitted to the intensive care unit.

METHODS. All patients assessed for intensive care therapy at a Danish hospital from December 2020 to December 2021 were prospectively registered. The patients’ descriptive data, Clinical Frailty Scale scores, three-month mortality rates and reasons for refusal were retrospectively extracted from hospital records.

RESULTS. During the study period, 571 patients were admitted to the intensive care unit, whereas 106 were refused admission. Patients who were refused had a significantly higher median age, a higher (poorer) Clinical Frailty Scale score and a significantly higher three-month mortality rate than patients who were admitted to the intensive care unit.

CONCLUSIONS. The results indicate that the Clinical Frailty Scale may be one of several useful tools when assessing patients for intensive care therapy. However, this assessment is a multifactorial task, and further research needs to be conducted to examine the usefulness of this scale.

FUNDING. Lillebaelt Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark and the University of Southern Denmark supported this study.

TRIAL REGISTRATION. Not relevant.
Pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle can cause deep vein thrombosis
Authors: Andersen Simon Bøtker Kongsvad , Deutch Søren Rasmussen
Published: November 2024

This is a case report of a 57-year-old man with deep vein thrombosis of the left upper extremity 41 years after a clavicle fracture. A CT-scan illustrated compression of the left jugular vein caused by pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle, and the patient underwent thrombolysis and operative decompression with osteosynthesis. This report highlights the importance of considering different underlying pathologies when presented with a patient with deep vein thrombosis of the upper extremity.
Traumatic bilateral patellar tendon rupture
Authors: Dursun Martin Dennis , Knudsen Jens Steensen , Jensen Joakim
Published: November 2024

Simultaneous bilateral rupture of the patella tendon is a very rare condition, especially in young and healthy individuals. In this case report, a 44-year-old male sustained bilateral rupture while jumping during an amateur handball game. He was examined with X-ray and MRI and received surgery in both knees with suture of the tendon and reinforcement with metal cerclages. MRI of suspected injuries to the knee extensor mechanism is suggested to be of diagnostic value.
Os fatores de risco associados ao desenvolvimento de burnout entre os profissionais da segurança pública/ militares: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Chaves NABIL CHAVES DA SILVA
Published: November 2024

A segurança pública é realizada por agentes policias, e a síndrome de burnout acomete muitos profissionais da segurança. Já que a síndrome pode ocasionar sintomas sérios e sinais, como ansiedade, depressão, cansaço, entre outros sintomas e sinais. Assim, esse trabalho tem por objetivo de identificar a relação da síndrome de burnout em policiais assim apresentando como podem influenciar nas atividades laborais dos policiais. Foram verificados diversos artigos, monografias e documentos sobre a síndrome em policiais militares, por meio do google acadêmico, utilizando a delimitação da data entre os anos de 2013 a 2023. Sendo possível concluir que é de extrema importância uma assistência psicológica para os profissionais da polícia militar, em razão da sua profissão ser muito desgastante e exaustiva, ocasionando desordens psíquicas em razão de sua atividade profissional, porém é preciso que haja mais estudos sobre a relação da síndrome com as atividades policiais, necessitando maior atenção do setor público de saúde para essa população.
Consciousness, Analytic Idealism and Buddhist Foundations: Exploring Non-Materialist Ways of Connecting Eastern and Western Spiritual Perspectives
Authors: Hyland Terry
Published: November 2024

Contemporary approaches to explaining the connections and reconciling perceived differences between spiritual and scientific interpretations of reality have tended to accept mainstream interpretations of physics, cosmology and biology. The resultant putative combinations of ideas – seeking to equate materialist with non-materialist worldviews – display anomalous, artificial and deeply problematic features. Instead of accepting the validity of scientific materialism – expressed in accounts offered, for instance, by Thich Nhat Hanh, the Dalai Lama, and, in a more secular context, Deepak Chopra and Fritjof Capra – the central thesis of this paper is that it is more plausible to question the foundations of materialism and argue for an idealist interpretation of both science, reality and spirituality as suggested in recent work by Bernardo Kastrup, Steve Taylor and Donald Hoffman. After exploring the central claims of these new interpretations of idealism – and their principal critiques of scientific materialism – arguments that such perspectives offer a richer, more cogent and more parsimonious method of linking Eastern and Western worldviews than the flawed materialist perspectives will be explained and justified.
Technika v muzeu
Authors: Mertová Petra , Stöhrová Pavla
Published: November 2024

Odborná kniha – scénář k audiovizuálnímu dílu – je výstupem z konsorciálního projektu NAKI III DH23P03OVV041 „PUTM – Přínos uměleckoprůmyslových a technických muzeí pro hospodářský rozvoj a vzdělanostní kulturu Moravy a českého Slezska: východiska – stav – perspektivy“ financovaného Ministerstvem kultury, jehož řešitelem je Filozofická fakulta Masarykovy univerzity v Brně, Technické muzeum v Brně a Fakulta architektury Vysokého učení technického v Brně.
Effectiveness of Cognitive-Analytical Therapy on Alexithymia and Interpersonal Problems in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia
Authors: Hashemi Maliheh
Published: November 2024

Cognitive-Analytical Therapy (CAT) appears to be a suitable approach for intervening in the improvement of interpersonal problems in individuals with psychosomatic disorders. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive-Analytical Therapy on alexithymia and interpersonal problems in patients with functional dyspepsia. The present study employed a quasi-experimental method with a pretest, posttest, and follow-up design, along with a control group. The statistical population consisted of patients with functional dyspepsia who visited the gastroenterology clinic of Shariati Hospital in Tehran in 2021, from which 30 eligible volunteers were selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups: the "Cognitive-Analytical Therapy" group and a control group. Research tools included a demographic questionnaire, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale and the Inventory of Interpersonal Problems-32. The content validity of the tools was measured qualitatively, and their reliability was assessed using internal consistency by calculating Cronbach’s alpha. After conducting 16 therapeutic sessions for the intervention group, the data were collected and analyzed using SPSS software version 26. In the present study, there was a significant difference between the pretest, posttest, and follow-up scores for both variables (P = .001). There was also a significant difference between the intervention and control groups for both alexithymia (P = .001, F = 69.938) and interpersonal problems (P = .001, F = 70.598). The results indicated that Cognitive-Analytical Therapy is effective in reducing alexithymia and interpersonal problems in patients with functional dyspepsia. It is recommended that, in addition to medical treatments, psychotherapy interventions such as "Cognitive-Analytical Therapy" be provided for patients with functional dyspepsia.
Abrupt Cutaneous Lesions as First Sign of Methotrexate Toxicity
Authors: Kichena Shravya , Moriel Karla , Tiryaki Feyza , Reddy Sukhila , Lingireddy Ajay , Lehker Angelica
Published: November 2024

Methotrexate is a folic acid analog and DNA synthesis inhibitor that is considered a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug and is the standard of care for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) [1,2]. Methotrexate can be associated with various side effects including stomatitis, fatigue, headaches, nausea, anorexia, and less commonly, cutaneous erosions/ulcerations, hepatotoxicity, and pancytopenia [3,4]. We report a case of a 74-year-old female taking methotrexate 2.5 mg daily for RA who presented with cutaneous erosions, stomatitis, and pancytopenia. Cutaneous erosions are a rare toxic side effect of low-dose methotrexate use typically only reported in patients with previous skin conditions such as psoriasis [5]. Cutaneous erosions in patients without a history of psoriasis are even more rare, with only nine previously reported cases to the best of our knowledge [4]. In many of these cases, cutaneous lesions have also been described as a sign of impending pancytopenia [3]. Therefore, it is important that physicians are aware of such presentations so that methotrexate can be discontinued at the first sign of cutaneous eruptions, and pancytopenia can be treated as soon as possible with rescue pharmacotherapies to prevent further complications.
Expérience de la grossesse et des soins périnataux chez les femmes des Premières Nations en milieu urbain
Authors: Tremblay Justine , Leclerc Anne-Marie , Lemieux Roxanne , Cleary Jessica , Weizineau Eden , Berthelot Nicolas
Published: November 2024

Introduction : Pendant leur grossesse, plusieurs femmes des Premières Nations doivent transiter en milieu urbain pour obtenir des soins périnataux. Les enjeux d’accessibilité et la présence de certains facteurs de risque (ex., diabète gestationnel) sont omniprésents. Or, la méfiance qu’elles entretiennent face aux soins de santé et aux services sociaux pourrait contribuer à accroître leur vulnérabilité lors de cette période.
Objectifs : Décrire l’expérience périnatale de femmes des Premières Nations, leur appréciation des soins périnataux reçus et la façon dont elles aimeraient être accompagnées par les professionnel·les de la santé.
Méthode : Une étude phénoménologique descriptive a été menée auprès de 10 femmes des Premières Nations transitant en milieu urbain. Des entretiens individuels ont été analysés selon la méthode de Giorgi (1997).
Résultats : Pour les participantes, la grossesse se révèle être une expérience positive et holistique, où toutes les dimensions de la santé sont influencées (physique, psychologique, émotionnel et spirituel). En ce qui a trait aux soins, le lien de confiance est primordial. Or, la majorité d’entre elles rapportent des expériences négatives lors des soins périnataux (ex., réactivation des traumas). Finalement, les participantes ont indiqué souhaiter obtenir plus d’information et bénéficier d’un accompagnement inclusif de leur culture lors de la période périnatale.
Discussion et conclusion : Pour les participantes, la maternité leur a donné l’occasion de prouver leur résilience. L’utilisation de leviers positifs favorise le mieux-être des femmes des Premières Nations. Il importe d’inclure les réalités et particularités culturelles de celles-ci dans les approches de soins dispensées par les professionnel·les de la santé lors de cette période de transition importante.
A Study on the Barriers in Usage of Formal Financial Products/ Services by Women in the Rural Area of Kabrai Block of Mahoba District of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Kishor Shiv , Ahmad Hilal
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the barriers to the usage of formal financial products and services by women in the rural area of Kabrai block of Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh. Despite various initiatives aimed at enhancing financial inclusion, women in rural India continue to face significant challenges that restrict their access to formal financial systems. This research identifies both demand-side and supply-side constraints that contribute to this issue. On the demand side, sociocultural norms often limit women's mobility and decision-making power regarding financial matters, while a lack of financial literacy and awareness about available services further exacerbates these challenges. Many women remain unaware of their rights and the range of financial products tailored to their needs. On the supply side, financial institutions frequently overlook the specific requirements of rural women, resulting in products that are not aligned with their agricultural cycles or cash flow patterns. Additionally, the lack of trained personnel who understand the unique challenges faced by these women hinders effective outreach and service delivery. This study employs qualitative methods, including interviews and focus group discussions, to gather insights from women in Kabrai block regarding their experiences with formal financial services. The findings aim to highlight the critical barriers that hinder women's financial participation and propose actionable recommendations for policymakers and financial institutions. By addressing these barriers, this research seeks to contribute to the broader discourse on women's economic empowerment and promote sustainable development in rural communities. Ultimately, enhancing women's access to formal financial products is essential for fostering resilience, improving livelihoods, and driving inclusive economic growth in rural India.
Implementasi Metode Runge-Kutta dalam Simulasi Lintasan Peluru pada Medan Gravitasi Bumi
Authors: Vena Yurinda Saragih  , Giovani Br Surbakti  , Nia Elovani Br Munthe  , Syabila Amalia Wardani
Published: November 2024

This study examines the implementation of the fourth-order Runge-Kutta method in simulating bullet trajectories in the Earth's gravitational field. Bullet trajectory simulation is important in various fields such as ballistics and engineering, where the accuracy of predicting the trajectory of a moving object is crucial. The introduction explains the importance of using numerical methods in solving complex equations of motion, considering that analytical solutions are often inadequate. The purpose of this study is to apply the Runge-Kutta method to solve nonlinear differential equations describing the motion of a bullet under the influence of gravity. The research methods include modeling the motion system using Newton's laws and applying the Runge-Kutta method to predict the trajectory based on initial conditions such as velocity and firing angle. The simulation results show that the Runge-Kutta method provides accurate predictions of bullet trajectories, with low relative errors compared to other numerical methods. In conclusion, this method is effective and efficient in simulating bullet trajectories, providing reliable results in practical applications.
The Use of The STEPWISE Method The Effect of Cultivated Area On Agricultural Production in Iraq
Authors: Abbas Fadhil Kreah  , Ali Ghani Nori
Published: November 2024

One of the important problems addressed by researchers and specialists is the problem of agriculture and agricultural land and how to sustain or address them in the event that they need a certain treatment or work is being done to develop methods and agricultural tools and patterns used, which in turn affects production, and in this research has been working to study the impact of several factors on production and has been selected specific workers agricultural land, which is harvested land and affected land and total land and has Mathematical statistical methods were used in the analysis and the STIPWISE method  of linear regression was used to determine the effect and any variables affecting and not affecting the dependent variable, which is agricultural production, and the results of the paper found that one of the variables does not affect the dependent variable, which is the harvested land variable.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Untuk Meningkatkan Karakter Kemandirian Peserta Didik Pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika Kelas III SDN 167 Pekanbaru
Authors: Juliana Juliana  , Sakban Sakban  , Deprizon Deprizon
Published: November 2024

This research aims to determine the learning independence of class III students at SDN 167 Pekanbaru in mathematics learning before and after using inquiry strategies. This research is classroom action research using the Kemmis and Taggart method, namely (plan, action, observation and reflection). This research consists of 2 cycles, each with 2 meetings. Data collection techniques use observation, field notes and documentation. Data analysis uses quantitative and qualitative. Research results: In the Pre-Cycle, most students were in the Less Independent category. Entering Cycle I, there is a clear improvement. The number of students in the Sufficiently Independent category has increased, but there are still students in the Less Independent category. In Cycle II, the most striking changes occurred. The number of students in the Very Independent category increased significantly. This shows that the majority of students now have a high level of independence, with great achievements in increasing their independence compared to the previous cycle.
Profil Kemampuan Literasi Matematis Siswa Kelas VII di SMP Negeri 9 Singkawang
Authors: Pratiwi Ayutias  , Nurul Husna  , Buyung Buyung
Published: November 2024

This study aims to: 1) Describe the profile of students' mathematical literacy abilities in the personal context domain in solving algebra problems based on components in class VII students of SMP Negeri 9 Singkawang in the 2020/2021 academic year; 2) Describe the profile of students' mathematical literacy abilities in the personal context domain in solving algebra problems based on components in class VII students of SMP Negeri 9 Singkawang in the 2020/2021 academic year; 3) Describe the profile of students' mathematical literacy abilities in the personal context domain in solving algebra problems based on components in class VII students of SMP Negeri 9 Singkawang in the 2020/2021 academic year. This research method is a qualitative research method. The subjects in this study were 30 class VII A students. The object of this study is mathematical literacy abilities in algebra material. The data collection instruments were written tests and interviews in accordance with the strategic competency indicators that had been tested with content validity, construct validity, reliability, level of difficulty and discriminatory power. The results of the study showed that: 1) Of the 30 students who took the mathematical literacy ability test, in the personal context domain the average student score was 45.83 and was in the moderate category; 2) Of the 30 students who took the mathematical literacy ability test, in the work context domain the average student score was 57.22 and was in the moderate category; 3) Of the 30 students who took the mathematical literacy ability test, in the general context domain the average student score was 54.44 and was in the moderate category.
Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik Kelas X-7 SMA Negeri 9 Surabaya Pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika Materi Statistika
Authors: Avelia Putri Syaharani  , Anik Kirana  , Fitria Indahwati
Published: November 2024

The success of the learning process is highly desired in school education. One of the key factors in achieving success is the teacher's selection of appropriate methods for delivering the lesson material in class, which contributes to students' learning outcomes. In mathematics instruction, particularly on the topic of Statistics in class X-7 at SMA Negeri 9 Surabaya, the results have been unsatisfactory, with an average score of 59 for the 2023/2024 academic year. Therefore, improvement is needed through the implementation of the Team Assisted Individualization (TAI) cooperative learning model. The subjects of this study are students of class X-7 at SMA Negeri 9 Surabaya for the 2023/2024 academic year, consisting of 36 students. This study involves a mathematics teacher and an observer. The data collection tools used include formative tests, observation sheets for the teacher, students, and group discussion activities, as well as reflection questionnaires on the learning process. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that the application of the TAI cooperative learning model can improve the learning outcomes of class X-7 students at SMA Negeri 9 Surabaya on the topic of Statistics. This study is expected to encourage teachers to implement the TAI cooperative learning model in Statistics to enhance students' learning outcomes in Mathematics.
Penerapan E-Book Fisika Berbasis Saintifik Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 11 Lubuklinggau
Authors: Jenny Irwansyah  , Ovilia Putri Utami Gumay  , Wahyu Arini
Published: November 2024

The aim of this research is to increase students' motivation to learn physics after participating in learning activities using scientific-based physics E-books. This research is development research using the 4D model. The subjects of this research included students in class VIII.1 of SMP Negeri 11 Lubuklinggau. The data collection technique was carried out using a learning motivation questionnaire. The assessment of student learning motivation significantly increased with the results before using the media only getting a score percentage of 49%, while the results of the student learning motivation questionnaire after using learning media got a score percentage of 86% in the very high category. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be concluded that the learning media is effective in increasing students' learning motivation
Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Matematika Menggunakan Penerapan Pendekatan Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) Berbantuan Quizizz Paper Mode pada Materi Eksponen Kelas X di SMAN 21 Surabaya
Authors: Asrita Fahruni Misbakh  , Suhartono Suhartono  , Isnaini Abdullah
Published: November 2024

This study aims to increase motivation to learn mathematics by using  the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach assisted  by Quizizz Paper Mode on class X exponential material at SMAN 21 Surabaya. Learning motivation is one of the important factors in achieving students' academic success. The low motivation of students to learn in mathematics subjects is the background of this research. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (PTK) which is carried out during 2 learning cycles. The data collection techniques used are observation and questionnaires. The results of the study show that the application of  the Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) approach assisted by Quizizz Paper Mode can increase students' motivation to learn mathematics. The increase can be seen from the increase in the percentage of students' learning motivation in the first cycle of 80.9% with a high category and the percentage of students' learning motivation in the second cycle of 90.93% with a very high category. The result of the increase in learning motivation from cycle I to cycle II was 10.03%.
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Problem Solving terhadap Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa Kelas V SD Negeri 80 Palembang
Authors: Emilda Savira Erjariza  , Yasir Arafat  , Susanti Faipri Selegi
Published: November 2024

Learning outcomes are a unit of value that is a benchmark in determining the success of learning. This low learning outcome can be caused by two factors, namely internal factors and external factors. Therefore, this research discusses the effectiveness of problem solving models on student learning outcomes.   This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the problem solving learning model on the mathematics learning outcomes of class V students at SD Negeri 80 Palembang. This type of research is a quasi experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design type. The subject of this research is class V of SD Negeri 80 Palembang. This research data collection technique uses observation, tests and documentation. The data analysis technique using hypothesis testing assisted by SPSS version 26 resulted in a tcount value of 2.115 > ttable 2.045 so it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in the learning outcomes of students using the problem solving model at SD Negeri 80 Palembang
Penggunaan Python Dalam Menyelesaikan Permasalahan Supremum dan Infimum Suatu Himpunan
Authors: Fuji Winanti  , Annisa Hidayah  , Mutia Agustin Purba  , Rizky Saputra. T  , Novita Atika Sitorus
Published: November 2024

This research uses a quantitative approach with the help of Python to solve infimum and supremum problems involving measurements, calculations and data analysis to draw conclusions. This research process consists of several stages: problem identification, modeling a set of numbers or functions, and implementing algorithms in Python to calculate the infimum and supremum. The calculation results are compared with manual analytical solutions to ensure accuracy and efficient use of Python. Sets as a basic concept in programming allow organizing data and logical operations more efficiently. These findings show that Python is not only effective in calculating supremum and infimum, but also speeds up the solution process compared to manual methods. The results of the program execution show that the analyzed set has an infimum fan supremum which is in accordance with the theory, where set 1 has an infimum of 2, set 2 has a supremum of 5, and set 3 has an infimum of 1 and a supremum of 4.
Penerapan Metode Trapesium , Metode Simpson 1/3, dan Metode Simpson 3/8 Dalam Integrasi Numerik Menggunakan Software Matlab
Authors: Bes Hendi Rio Pardede  , Bunga Diviya Kusfa  , Lauren Teresia Tamba
Published: November 2024

Numerical integration is a method used to calculate the integral of functions that cannot be integrated analytically. Several methods that are often used in numerical integration include that Simpson 1/3 method, Simpson 3/8 method, and the Trapezoidal method. This research aims to apply and compare the accuracy and efficiency of the third method in solving various types of integral functions using computing software. With the help of software such as MATLAB and Python, the precision of the results obtained from each method is analyzed and compared with analytical solutions (if available) or approximate integral value estimates. The results show that the Simpson 3/8 method tends to be more accurate for more complex functions than the Simpson 1/3 and Trapezoid method. However, the Trapezoidal method has advantages in computational speed and algorithm simplicity. This study provides important insights for computing software users in selecting appropriate numerical integration methods based on function complexity and accuracy requirements.
Integral Numerik: Teknik Analitik dan Numerik dalam Analisis Gelombang dan Osilasi
Authors: Erguna Eliandro Junior Tarigan  , Alfidorino Flapianus bukit  , Rizky Iqna Fitria  , Vauline Christin Octavia Siregar
Published: November 2024

Mathematically, in calculating oscillations and waves, it can be used using analytical and numerical techniques. For simple movements, numerical techniques are easier to perform than analytical techniques. Because, apart from the difficulty of using analytical techniques, the calculations carried out are also complex. The actual value of a wave or oscillation can be determined using analytical techniques, while numerical techniques are simply calculations carried out close to the analytical value. The aim of this paper is to analyze analytical and numerical techniques in wave and oscillation analysis. The type of research used in this research is based on qualitative research. The results obtained in determining trigonometric integrals require a calculation that can use analytical and numerical techniques. Numerical techniques are calculations that are almost correct or close to the value. However, to get the actual value correctly, analytical calculations are needed. Analytical calculations are quite difficult to do, but need to be done to serve as a reference. The conclusion drawn is that in trigonometric integrals in wave and oscillation analysis, numerical calculation techniques and analytical techniques can be used. When using numerical techniques, you can use formulas 
, whereas calculations using analytical techniques can use formulas.
Analisis Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Numerasi dengan Metode Matematika Gasing Yang di Kaitkan dengan Permainan Tradisional pada Siswa Kelas 4 SD N 1 Demulih
Authors: Ni Kadek Lespita Devi
Published: November 2024

This research aims to analyze the implementation of the numeracy learning method using the Gasing Mathematics approach which is associated with traditional games for grade 4 students at SD N 1 Demulih. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method to describe the application of Gasing Mathematics in the numeracy learning process. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. The research results showed that the combination of Gasing Mathematics and traditional games such as poh-pohan, gowak-gowakan, and meyong-meyongan succeeded in creating an interactive, fun, and effective learning environment in improving mathematical understanding. The integration of traditional games with Gasing Mathematics makes it easier for students to overcome numeracy difficulties, increases participation, and motivates them in the learning process. This article plays a role in providing new insights into innovative and contextual mathematics learning strategies, especially in supporting the improvement of numeracy skills in elementary schools.
Analisis Sentimen Masyarakat Kota Medan Terhadap Persiapan PON XXI Sumut-Aceh 2024 Menggunakan Metode Naive Bayes
Authors: Muhammad Suhery  , Gema Ramadhan  , Abdul Halim Hasugian
Published: November 2024

The North Sumatra Aceh National Sports Week (PON) which will be held in September 2024 in Papu, North Sumatra has drawn many pros and cons from the public. This topic allows the public to provide criticism, suggestions and opinions regarding the 2024 North Sumatra Aceh PON. Instagram is a popular social media for conveying public opinion. The sentiment analysis process can find and resolve problems based on public opinion on social media such as Instagram. The classification method used in this research is the Naïve Bayes Classifier. Datasets can be obtained from the data crawling process using the Google Chrome extension: IGCommentExport. The data is labeled positive, neutral, or negative. The results of the labeling process showed 770 negative data, 256 neutral data and 920 positive data. Then pre-processing is carried out on the data that has been previously labeled, and a word weighting process is also carried out using TF-IDF. After that, modeling was carried out using the Naïve Bayes Classifier and the final process was evaluation-testing. The high accuracy results from the fourth experiment which compared 90% of the training data with 10% of the testing data resulted in an accuracy of 75%. Meanwhile, the sentiment test results show that positive sentiment is more numerous than negative sentiment and neutral sentiment.
Perbandingan Aktivasi Otot Trisep pada Kondisi Kontraksi dan Relaksasi Menggunakan Elektromiografi (EMG) Portabel Berbasis Android
Authors: Hani Nur Endah  , Heni Sumarti  , Hamdan Hadi Kusuma
Published: November 2024

EMG is a method widely used to estimate muscle activity and can help understand how muscles interact with each other that affects human movement control. In this study to detect muscle interaction during contraction and relaxation of the triceps elbow muscle. Non-invasive techniques are used in this study to characterize muscle electrical activity. In this study, additional loads were added to the contraction movement to observe whether there was a relationship between changes in muscle activity and the load carried by the muscle in male and female subjects. Signal changes can be read by the microcontroller ADC and then sent to Blynk. This study shows that during the relaxation movement, the subject has an average Vpp value of 0.007 V. When performing the contraction movement, the average Vpp value increases to 0.024 V. When a 2 kg load is added, the average Vpp value increases to 0.027 V. The heavier the load carried, the Vpp value of muscle activity also increases.
Application of Direct Learning Model to Improve Student Learning Outcomes on Digestive System Materials in Class XI Science 2 SMA Negeri 7 Southeast Maluku
Authors: Sisilia Domitila Sangur  , Helen J. Lawalata  , Zusje W. M. Warouw
Published: November 2024

This study aimed to describe students' learning outcomes using the Direct Instructions Learning Model on the digestive system material. This study is classroom action research. This study was conducted in class XI of SMA Negeri 7 Southeast Maluku. The subjects of this study were 22 students of class XI IPA. The study results showed that the percentage of classical learning completion in cycle I was 32% with an average score of 63.5% and cycle II was 82% with an average score of 80.22. With these research results, it can be concluded that applying the direct instructions learning model can improve student learning outcomes on the digestive system material in class XI of SMA Negeri 7 Maluku Tenggara.
Identifikasi Tingkat Kematangan Buah Tomat Melalui Warna dengan Penerapan Jaringan Saraf Tiruan (JST)
Authors: Nazwa Alya Faradita  , Lailan Sofinah Harahap
Published: November 2024

The selection of agricultural and plantation products often relies on human perception of fruit color. Manual identification through visual observation has several drawbacks, such as time consumption, fatigue, and varying perceptions of quality. Digital image processing technology enables automatic sorting of products. This study applies the Perceptron learning method to identify tomato ripeness. Tomato images are captured using a webcam, analyzed through color histograms, and identified using artificial neural networks. The identification success rate reaches 43.33%, with outputs categorized as Unripe (10%), Half-Ripe (6.66%), and Ripe (26.66%).
Evaluating the Impact of GenAI in High School Education
Authors: Zebua Nofamataro
Published: November 2024

GenAI has currently been widely integrated into learning in secondary schools, as it is considered to provide the potential to enhance the learning experience for students. However, using GenAI in secondary school settings remains controversial, as its benefits coexist with significant ethical, social, and educational challenges. This review critically examines the role of GenAI in secondary school education, assessing current applications, potential educational benefits, and unique challenges. Through the exploration of case studies and empirical research, the researcher highlights key areas where GenAI can enhance learning while presenting possible drawbacks and ethical dilemmas. The researcher concludes by suggesting guidelines for the responsible integration of GenAI in secondary school education, aiming to capitalize on its potential while addressing critical risks.
Sistem Informasi Surat Elektronik Badan Diklat Keagamaan Kota Medan Berbasis Web Menggunakan Penegembangan Waterfall
Authors: Adelia Fairiza Putri  , Cindy Aulia Amanda  , Zidanul Akbar  , Ziyad Habibul Mikraj
Published: November 2024

Work Practice is a form of providing education and skills training that systematically and synchronously combines educational programs on campus and skills mastery programs obtained through working in the world of work, aimed at achieving a certain level of professional expertise. This work practice is part of an internship program implemented by the North Sumatra State Islamic University (UINSU) consisting of students from the Computer Science Study Program, Faculty of Science and Technology. North Sumatra State Islamic University (UINSU). The author was assigned to the Medan City Religious Education and Training Agency, one of whose duties was compiling and archiving documents. The author supervises and reviews the progress of structuring and writing documents at the Education and Training Agency. The method for implementing the internship/field work practice program (Magang) used by students is Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method where students learn by being actively involved in projects in the real world and with personal meaning. This MBKM program internship activity results in the transfer of knowledge, transfer of skills, and transfer of new technology which will be useful for students as guidance and useful experience in the world of work in the future.
Gendered Female Characters in Ahmed Yerima’s Tuti and Yemoja
Authors: Ojediran Oludolapo , Babatunde Omobola Oyedepo , Emmanuel-Olowonubi Oluwakemi,
Published: November 2024

Gender roles and their representation in literature have long been subjects of critical examination, particularly in the context of African societies where cultural norms deeply influence societal structures and individual identities. In African drama, the depiction of male and female characters often mirrors traditional gender expectations, which can reinforce existing stereotypes and perpetuate gender inequalities. This study aims to analyze the portrayal of female characters in Yerima's Tuti and Yemoja, focusing on the ways these characters reflect and resist traditional gender norms. By employing a modified psychoanalytical framework by Barbieri, the research seeks to uncover the underlying biases and cultural assumptions that shape these portrayals. Our findings reveal that in a bias society like Africa, women’s beauty and education are threat and also seen as been proud. This study also reveals that a woman’s kindness and motherly nature is used against him and term weakness as portrayed by Yerima, where Titubi’s complementary role is challenged as taking up the responsibilities of her husband while Yemoja’s kindhearted is portrayed as been seduction by Esu and her husband Ogun. The study not only contributes to the academic discourse on gender and literature but also advocates for more equitable and diverse representations of gender in African drama.
Quality of Patient Care at a Health Center in Ecuador, 2024
Authors: Bravo Mgtr. Lissette Gabriela Beltrán , Rodríguez Mgtr. María Emilia Ojediz , Mite Mgtr. Ana Ivonne Alarcón , Loor Mgtr. Jeniffer Lucía Mora , Torres Mgtr. Daniel Joel Petroche
Published: November 2024

The study entitled, Quality of Patient Care at the Health Center of a Canton in Ecuador, 2024, aimed to identify and propose strategies to optimize the quality of care at the health center. The research used a descriptive quantitative methodology, with surveys of patients and health personnel to evaluate factors such as infrastructure, staff treatment and waiting time. Among the main results, it was observed that user satisfaction is highly influenced by staff training, availability of medicines and appointment management. In addition, it was determined that infrastructure and the use of technology significantly improve the perception of service quality. In conclusion, the study recommends a comprehensive strategy that includes continuous staff training, adequate infrastructure, an efficient appointment system and a reliable supply of medical supplies. These elements are essential to increase patient satisfaction and efficiency in health center care.
In-depth Urdu Sentiment Analysis Through Multilingual BERT and Supervised Learning Approaches
Authors: Saeed Muhammad , Ahmed Naeem , Ali Danish , Ramzan Muhammad , Mohib Muzamil , Bagga Kajol , Rahman Atif Ur , Khan Ikram Majeed
Published: November 2024

Sentiment analysis is the process of identifying and categorizing opinions expressed in a piece of text. It has been extensively studied for languages like English and Chinese but still needs to be explored for languages such as Urdu and Hindi. This paper presents an in-depth analysis of Urdu text using state-of-the-art supervised learning techniques and a transformer-based technique. We manually annotated and preprocessed the dataset from various Urdu blog websites to categorize the sentiments into positive, neutral, and negative classes. We utilize five machine learning classifiers: Support Vector Machine (SVM), K-nearest neighbor (KNN), Naive Bayes, Multinomial Logistic Regression (MLR), and the transformer-based multilingual BERT (mBERT) model. This model was fine-tuned to capture deep contextual embeddings specific to Urdu text. The mBERT model was pre-trained on 104 languages and optimized for Urdu-specific sentiment classification by fine-tuning it on the dataset. Our results demonstrated that the mBERT model significantly outperformed traditional classifiers, achieving an accuracy of 96.5% on the test set. The study highlights the effectiveness of transfer learning via mBERT for low-resource languages such as Urdu, making it a highly promising approach for sentiment analysis.