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Falling and Rising: Korean Protestant Preaching and the Possibility of Apophatic Theology
Authors: Choi Young Hyun
Published: November 2022

This article proposes that the Korean Protestant Church, which has lost its dynamism and is declining, needs a theological reformation. Greatly influenced by Puritan theology, Korean Protestantism has deteriorated into a largely individualistic and consumerist faith. Its credibility has collapsed as it pursued power and turned away from the other. This article identifies Evagrius’ negative theology as a promising theological corrective for the Korean Protestant church. Evagrius’ mystical theology remains largely unknown but his ethical and devotional moral vision provides a viable model for the Korean Protestant Church, which stands at a crossroad today.
Punching Nazis? Preaching as Anti-Fascist Resistance
Authors: Wymer Andres
Published: November 2022

In this essay I examine contours of fascism and anti-fascism through which we must interpret the current political climate in the USA. I suggest that anti-fascist preaching is a necessary response to fascism and proto-fascism, and I press for more aggressive, illiberal homiletical responses in the age of Trump. In order to meet a minimal definition of homiletical anti-fascist resistance, as I define it, preachers and homileticians need to actively, explicitly preach and lead in ways that intentionally render churches dangerous places for racist, fascist or proto-fascist expression – and perhaps simultaneously render them havens for those who are the targets of racism, fascism and proto-fascism. If Christian preaching had been intentionally and explicitly anti-racist and anti-fascist throughout the past century, the present political situation in which we find ourselves and the scars of fascism which haunt our country and the world might look much differently today.
Pauli Murray: In & Out of the Pulpit: Comments on the Keynote
Authors: Adam Júlio Cézar
Published: November 2022

The Brazilian poet Adélia Prado says that our eyes are our only tiny window to look at and perceive the world in the restricted 24-hour period of each day. This little lens is all that we have to see the world. Therefore, what we fail to see is always far bigger than what we are able to see. Until last year, when I came to Durham to attend the meeting of the council of Societas Homiletica, Paul Murray, this “luminary of the 20th century,” was completely out of my view. By coming here I had the opportunity to get to know her, her story, her struggle, her life … With its profound sensitivity to life and to a theology born from life itself, Donyelle McCray’s paper offered us a brilliant view of this activist, poet, lawyer, professor, Episcopal priest, and preacher.
The Reality of Fear: Preaching in a Frightened World
Authors: Roser Traugott
Published: November 2022

Fear is a recurrent theme in today’s popular culture. Film director Steven Spielberg’s lifelong work presents the full range from awe and fear to terror, heading towards a deeply humanist approach of overcoming fear. This article puts homiletics into the context of current sociocultural discourse by applying the concept of ‘paradigm scenario’ (Ronald de Sousa) to fear in media culture and preaching. Preaching, like film, works with emotions such as fear and anxiety, initiating strong physical and mental reaction. To preach within a fearful world demands that one be aware of the psychology of fear. As much as preachers are ready to face their personal fears, they abstain from frightening others. At best, preaching is the art of supporting people to live life liberated by the gospel, speaking up against those who create an atmosphere of fear. The gospel provides numerous paradigm scenarios of courage and vision.
Preaching from Sanctuary
Authors: Madrazo Tito , Ruiz Alma
Published: November 2022

In the midst of the tense immigration debates taking place in the United States, the authors share insights from a number of sermons preached by first-generation Hispanic immigrants as part of a preaching peer-group. The preachers delivered these messages in a church that was providing protective sanctuary for an undocumented immigrant who was a member of the peer-group. The sermons were developed and delivered for an imaginary audience of either Hispanic immigrants or native-born Anglo-Americans and offer prophetic words of both comfort and judgment.
Preaching in a Lamenting Mode. Easter Lockdown Sermons in the Netherlands
Authors: Verweij André
Published: November 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic brought fear and anxiety to people around the world, the Christian community is called to give witness to her hope in the risen Lord. Preaching is a major channel of this witness. The analysis of five Easter sermons, preached in April 2020 by pastors of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, brings to the fore how an alarming contextual situation weighs in on the tone and content of Easter preaching in local churches. A lamenting mode of preaching was found, that voices local communities’ distress and strengthens hope, repeating the salvific message of Easter in the face of bewilderment and suffering. The analysis underscores and adds to homiletical theory on lament in preaching.
Lineamientos generales para la formulación, diseño y establecimiento de Bancos Locales de Semillas (BLS)
Authors: Patiño Moscoso Manuel Alfonso , Flórez Gómez Deisy Lorena , Hernández Nopsa John Fredy , Castro Jiménez Andrea , González Almario Carolina , Forero Camacho César Augusto , Vargas Ramírez David Napoleón , Cañar Serna Dubert Yamil , Méndez Molano Eliana , Rodríguez Yzquierdo Gustavo Adolfo , Jiménez Sabogal Hugo Rodolfo , Valencia Sánchez Juan Sebastián , Ramírez Durán Julio , Osorio Guerrero Karen Viviana , Sarmiento Moreno Luisa Fernanda , Medina Mérida Magda Jenny , Rodríguez Mosquera Martín Emilio , Rivera Rojas Milton , Pulido Castro Sandra Xiomara , Lasso Paredes Zahara Lucía
Published: November 2022

La inseguridad alimentaria y nutricional, la escasa oferta de semilla de calidad y el cambio climático son algunos de los retos más importantes que afectan notoriamente a las pequeñas comunidades agrícolas. Los Bancos Locales de Semilla (BLS) surgen como valiosos instrumentos para mitigar algunos de los efectos que causan dichos retos en los procesos agrícolas locales, en donde el principal actor del BLS es la propia comunidad. Este documento propende al fortalecimiento y la implementación de Bancos Locales de Semillas por parte de las comunidades, y conjuga aspectos técnicos, científicos, sociales, culturales y organizacionales para ello. AGROSAVIA, con la publicación de esta guía, propone un camino para que comunidades campesinas, indígenas, consejos comunitarios, firmantes del acuerdo de paz y otros actores del Sistema Nacional de Semillas, exploren, establezcan, fortalezcan y consoliden los sistemas locales de producción agrícola por medio de los Bancos Locales de Semilla.
Analysis of the Discourse of Disrespect of Women in Politics: Hating Hillary and Getting Gillard
Authors: Schulz OAM Pamela D
Published: November 2022

From June 2010 until June 24th 2013, and at times into 2014 the then Prime Minister of Australia The Honourable Ms Julia Gillard was subjected to the most intense and ruthless political rhetoric ever seen in Australian media. Personal attacks and talk back callers openly admitting they “hated her” and calling into question her mental state and hormonal status was just part of a brutal media campaign aided and abetted by Opposition Leader in Tony Abbott. He linguistically derailed a reforming and intelligent woman who held together a minority parliament which delivered significant legislation. In addition, a selection of media articles and a review of media analysis of the candidacy of Hillary Clinton in preparing a run for the White House in the USA during the years 2015-2016 echoes eerie parallels to a sub textual cultural discourse of misogyny especially in politics. This discourse analysis and media study questions whether the core of the Real Matilda misogyny reported by Miriam Dixson in Australia since 1976 is alive and well and lingers on in our linguistic heritage. The polarisation of political debate and concomitant bias some media quarters is analysed and shown to have a significant pattern beginning with disapproval and ending in directional linguistic commands from media. The end result was that the Politicians listened to the unrelenting chorus of demands to “end leadership speculation “and complete chaos and to go to an election.
Algunas reflexiones en torno a la asignatura denominada “Teoría General del Estado” y a su práctica desaparición de los programas de la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la UNAM
Authors: Pantoja Morán David , Pantoja Morán David
Published: November 2022

El ensayo presenta una reflexión analítica sobre las motivaciones y objetivos que dieron origen al plan de la asignatura Teoría General del Estado en los programas académicos de la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la unam. A través de esta presentación, el autor nos lleva de la mano por su construcción temática, consolidación y transformación a lo largo de los años en la que ha estado presente para su estudio en esta entidad académica. Finalmente, propone varias razones para considerarla como una asignatura de suma importancia para la formación del futuro profesional de la Ciencia Política.
evaluación en México, una política fragmentada
Authors: López Rodríguez Blanca Odille
Published: November 2022

Este artículo realiza un análisis crítico desde una perspectiva histórica sobre la institucionalización de los sistemas de Monitoreo y Evaluación (M&E) implantados por el gobierno mexicano a nivel central, desde los distintos poderes, dependencias y actores políticos con algunas implicaciones en el diseño integral de la política de evaluación. Lo anterior ha generado fragmentación y caosadministrativo por la duplicidad de funciones de organismos públicos, exceso de regulación e ineficiencia gubernamental. El texto presenta los principales factores y propuestas para armonizar estos sistemas M&E, mejorar la coordinación interinstitucional, interacción gobierno-ciudadanía e institucionalización de la política de evaluación.
Peoples, Clayton D. (2020), The Undermining of American Democracy. How Campaign Contributions Corrupt Our System and Harm Us All, New York, Routledge
Authors: Flores Díaz Jorge Gerardo
Published: November 2022

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problemas de la verdad en las humanidades. Valoraciones críticas del libro: Verdades a medias
Authors: Velasco-Guzmán Luis Antonio , Maya-Castro Mónica Marcela , Beristáin-Beristáin Cecilia , Vazquez-Bautista Valente
Published: November 2022

El presente ensayo ofrece una revisión crítica grupal del estudio colectivo editado por Sandra Ramírez y Carolina Depetris, titulado Verdades a medias. La pertinencia de la verdad en las humanidades publicado por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) en el 2021, prestando especial atención a los nexos conceptuales implícitos sobre la cuestión de la verdad entre los diferentes ensayos que conforman este libro.
IA en el borde del fin del mundo
Authors: Olvera-Yerena Edgar
Published: November 2022

En Ciencias de la computación, la Artificial Intelligence o Inteligencia Artificial en español (AI o IA) es la disciplina que intenta replicar y desarrollar la inteligencia y sus procesos implícitos a través de computadoras. Tal como lo manifiestan algunos teóricos, gurús y especialistas de la informática respecto de los posibles alcances de la inteligencia artificial, si algo nos ha enseñado la historia, es la capacidad del ser humano para desarrollar tecnologías con resultados imprevisibles. En pleno 2022, la aplicación de inteligencias artificiales para la creación de obras gráficas, fotografías, comics, diseño de logotipos, obras literarias y casi cualquier obra que nos imaginemos, es una realidad. Merece la pena detenernos y hacer un acto de reflexión sobre esas implicaciones culturales, sociales y políticas que han derivado de estos avances y desarrollos tecnológicos en los albores del siglo XXI.
Estrategias de enfrentamiento, trastornos de ansiedad y COVID-19
Authors: Vargas Ávalos Pedro
Published: November 2022

En este artículo se realiza una revisión de los conceptos de estrategias enfrentamiento, trastorno de ansiedad, ansiedad como síntoma emocional y la conceptualización que se tienen de ellos ante el COVID-19. Esto es debido al interés de diferenciar las características presente en un trastorno de ansiedad y la ansiedad únicamente como síntoma, en los efectos que ha tenido la pandemia en la salud mental y emocional, así como en las estrategias de enfrentamiento ante la misma, que pueden ser de ayuda para minimizar las consecuencias de esta. Por lo tanto, enfrentar el estrés, el miedo y la ansiedad de una forma positiva se convierte en una necesidad que permite a los individuos, a los grupos familiares y a la comunidad.
Covid19 and Pneumonia Detection Using Deep-Leaning
Authors: S Urmila , B Dr Rudraswamy S
Published: November 2022

Abstract: It became clear that humanity must learn to live with and adapt to any pandemic such has Covid - 19 , especially in light of the fact that the vaccines currently in development do not prevent the infection but only lessen the intensity of the symptoms. It is crucial to diagnose both pneumonia and COVID-19 since they both have an impact on the lungs. In this study, the automatic detection of the Coronavirus disease was carried out using a data-set of X-ray pictures from patients with common bacterial pneumonia, confirmed Covid-19 disease, and normal occurrences.The current approach for detection and diagnosis of COVID-19 is the RT-PCR and rapid test as known rapidtest is not so effective and RT-PCR is time-consuming and, in lots of instances, no longer less expensive as a consequence the development of new low-price rapid tests of diagnostic gear to aid medical evaluation is needed. The study’s objective is to assess the effectiveness of cutting- edge convolutional neural network designs for medical picture categorization that have been recently suggested. In particular, the Transfer Learning method was utilised. Transfer learning makes it possible to detect many problems in small collectionsof medical image data, frequently with outstanding outcomes. The data sets used in this investigation are a collection of 5144 X-ray images, including 460 images with verified Covid-19 illness,3418 photos with confirmed common bacterial pneumonia, and 1266 images of healthy conditions. The information was gatheredfrom X-ray pictures that were accessible in public medical repositories. According to the data, Deep Learning combined with X-ray imaging may be able to identify important biomarkers for the Covid-19 disease. CNN achieved the highest accuracy99.49% and specificity, followed by VGG-16 at 67.19% and densenet at 91.94
Solar Radiation Prediction by Machine Learning Algorithm & their Techniques
Authors: Singh Yogesh , Singh Amarendra
Published: November 2022

Abstract: For the power grid to run smoothly or for the best control of the energy flows into the solar system, it is necessary to forecast the output power of solar systems. It is crucial to concentrate the prediction on solar irradiance before predicting the solar system's output. There are numerous ways to anticipate the global solar radiation, but the two main categories are machine learning algorithms and cloud images mixed with physical models. This paper's goal is to provide an overview of machine learning-based algorithms for solar irradiation forecasting in this setting. Despite the fact that many studies explain techniques like support vector regression or neural networks. Due to the variability of the data collection, time step, forecasting horizon, setup, and performance measures, ranking the performance of such methods is challenging. Overall, the prediction error is very similar. Some write. Global solar radiation suggested using hybrid models or an ensemble forecast technique to boost prediction accuracy
PABLO PİCASSO VE YEMEK İLİŞKİSİ
Authors: BULUT Şükran
Published: November 2022

Bu çalışma dünyaca ünlü ressam Pablo Picasso’nun yemek ile ilişkisini ele almak onu farklı bir açıdan görmek için yapılmıştır. Mesleki olarak sanatçıların çalışmalarına genelde tek yönlü bakılır. Sanatçıyı motive edenlerin neler oldukları ise akademik anlamda daha az ilgi görmektedir. Diğer yandan sanatçıyı motive eden şeylerden birinin yeme içme olduğuna yönelik nadir de olsa çalışmalara rastlanmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda çalışmada şu sorulara cevap aranmıştır. Özellikle sevdiği ve vazgeçmediği yemek ya da yemekler var mıydı? Arkadaşlarının verdiği davetlerde veya dışarıda sokak aralarında lokantalarda dost ve arkadaşlarıyla gece boyu sohbet ve sanat konuşmalarıyla süren yemekleri mi tercih ederdi? Kendisi veya sevdikleri için yemek hazırlar mıydı? Dünyaca ünlü bir sanatçı olan Picasso’nun hayatında en önemli şey sanatıdır. Sonrasında sevdiği kadınlar, dostlarıyla yediği yemekler ve sosyal yaşamında yer verdiği insanlar gelir. Malaga İspanya’da dünyaya gelen Pablo Picasso oldukça uzun ve renkli bir hayat yaşamış olup, sanatın hemen her alanında çalışmalar üretmiştir. Sanatçıyı bunca üretim için motive eden unsurlar arasında yemeğin yeri nedir? Çalışmanın yöntemi literatür taramasıdır ve bu çalışma güzel sanatlar için en uygun yaklaşım olarak düşünülen hermeneutik yapıyla ele alınmıştır. Sonuç olarak sanatçının hayatında yemek kültürünün, kendi doğduğu yerden gelen alışkanlıklarla devam ettiği ve üretkenliğinde yemeği bir sosyalleşme aracı olarak görmesinin önemli bir yerinin olduğu görülmüştür. Picasso, sevdikleriyle, ailesiyle eski ve yeni dostlarıyla özellikle yemekte bir araya gelmeyi ve problemleri de yemekteyken konuşarak çözmeyi seven bir sanatçıdır.
Coherent feedback in optomechanical systems in the sideband-unresolved regime
Authors: Guo Jingkun , Gröblacher Simon
Published: November 2022

Preparing macroscopic mechanical resonators close to their motional quantum groundstate and generating entanglement with light offers great opportunities in studying fundamental physics and in developing a new generation of quantum applications. Here we propose an experimentally interesting scheme, which is particularly well suited for systems in the sideband-unresolved regime, based on coherent feedback with linear, passive optical components to achieve groundstate cooling and photon-phonon entanglement generation with optomechanical devices. We find that, by introducing an additional passive element – either a narrow linewidth cavity or a mirror with a delay line – an optomechanical system in the deeply sideband-unresolved regime will exhibit dynamics similar to one that is sideband-resolved. With this new approach, the experimental realization of groundstate cooling and optomechanical entanglement is well within reach of current integrated state-of-the-art high-Q mechanical resonators.
Experimental and Numerical Analysis for Improving CO2 Mass Transfer Performance in Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactors
Authors: Yin Yihan , Gao Hongxia , Liang Zhiwu
Published: November 2022

In this study, the COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software was used to
simulate the CO2 mass transfer process in laminar flow and turbulent
flow in a hollow fiber membrane contactor. The established simulation
model was verified by comparing the simulated value of CO2 absorption
flux in a DEEA/MAPA mixed solution with the actual process value. It was
found that the laminar flow model with 5% membrane wettability is in
good agreement with the experimental value, with an average relative
error of only 2.64%. In addition, the effects of operating parameters
and membrane process optimization on the velocity field, concentration
field and mass transfer process in the membrane contactor were studied
taking into consideration both the diffusion effect and the convection
effect. From the analysis of the simulation results, increasing the
degree of fluid turbulence and the series connection of multi-stage
membrane modules are both good methods to promote mass transfer.
MTHFR variants 677TT and 677CT/1298AC are associated with decreased tolerance to methotrexate in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Hall Connor P. , Poggi Sarah , Cedeno Ghislaine A. , Cooper Stacy
Published: November 2022

Background Methotrexate (MTX) remains a critical component in
the treatment of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), exerting
its antileukemic effect through interference of the folate metabolic
pathway. MTHFR is an enzyme that serves as the rate limiting step within
this pathway and there has been speculation that certain MTHFR single
nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) alter physiologic responses to MTX and
affects drug toxicity. Methods We performed a retrospective
analysis of pediatric patients treated at our institution to assess
correlation between different MTHFR genotypes and MTX induced
toxicities. Specifically, we examined maximum tolerated Capizzi and oral
MTX doses, MTX clearance times during high dose MTX (HDMTX), and
frequency of MTX-associated toxicities. Results Within our
study population, 46 out of 242 patients were tested for MTHFR SNPs with
33 resulting positive for a known MTHFR polymorphism. Patients with
MTHFR genotypes including those who were homozygous 677TT and compound
heterozygous 677CT/1298AC demonstrated significantly decreased tolerance
to oral MTX as demonstrated by decreased maximum tolerated MTX dosing
relative to control and the 677TT genotype also demonstrated reduced
tolerance to IV MTX (Capizzi MTX). Clinically significant MTHFR
genotypes were likely to be detected in the presence of
myelosuppression, but no other known MTX adverse effects demonstrated
predictive ability. Lastly, no genotype was associated with increased
risk of developing MTX leukoencephalopathy or thrombosis with any SNP.
Conclusions MTHFR genotypes including homozygous 677TT and
compound heterozygous 677CT/1298AC are associated with decreased
tolerance to both Capizzi and oral MTX, manifested by increased
myelosuppression.
STABILITY OF THE 3D BOUSSINESQ EQUATIONS WITH PARTIAL DISSIPATION NEAR THE HYDROSTATIC BALANCE
Authors: Wei Youhua , JIANG LIYA , YANG KAIGE
Published: November 2022

The Boussinesq equations with partial or fractional dissipation not only
naturally generalize the classical Boussinesq equations, but also are
physically relevant and mathematically important. Unfortunately, it is
not often well understood for many ranges of fractional powers. This
paper focuses on a system of the 3D Boussinesq equations with fractional
horizontal ( − ∆ h ) α u and ( − ∆ h ) β θ dissipation and proves that
if an initial data ( u 0 , θ 0 ) in the Sobolev space H 3 ( R 3 ) close
enough to the hydrostatic balance state, respectively, the equations
with α , β ∈ ( 1 2 , 1 ] then always lead to a steady solution.
Early Telemedical Abortion, Safeguarding, and Under 18s: a qualitative study with Care Providers in England and Wales
Authors: Romanis Elizabeth Chloe , Parsons Jordan
Published: November 2022

Objective To explore the views and experiences of healthcare
professionals in England and Wales in carrying out their safeguarding
duties with people aged under 18 in the shift to telemedical early
medical abortion. Design Qualitative study involving online
semi-structured interviews and reflexive thematic analysis. Setting
England and Wales. Population Twenty healthcare professionals working at
abortion care providers based in England and Wales. Methods
Audio-recorded, semi-structured interviews generated data on abortion
providers’ views and experiences of safeguarding in telemedical abortion
care. Recordings were transcribed verbatim and then subject to reflexive
thematic analysis. Main Outcome Measure Themes identified through
reflexive thematic analysis of interview transcripts. Results While the
study was designed with adult safeguarding in mind, the safeguarding of
under 18s became a key area of discussion. Three major themes were
constructed in relation to under 18s: (1) age as a risk factor in
safeguarding; (2) telemedicine as improving access to care; and (3)
telemedicine as enhancing communication. Conclusion Care providers
believe telemedicine abortion has benefitted U18s. There was a strong
feeling both that telemedical early medical abortion had improved access
(which, in turn, improved safeguarding) and that U18s were comfortable
communicating using remote means. Providers believe safeguarding
proformas must account for the different nature of risks where service
users are U18, but that it is disproportionate to assume that
telemedical early medical abortion is unsuitable for all U18s. Funding:
Funded by the Institute of Medical Ethics.
Sheltered or suppressed? Tree regeneration in unmanaged European forests
Authors: Käber Yannek , Bigler Christof , Hillerislambers Janneke , Hobi Martina , Nagel Tom , Aakala Tuomas , Blaschke Markus , Brang Peter , Brzeziecki Bogdan , Carrer Marco , Cateau Eugenie , Frank Georg , Fraver Shawn , Idoate-Lacasia Jokin , Holik Jan , Kucbel Stanislav , Leyman Anja , Meyer Peter , Motta Renzo , Šamonil Pavel , Seebach Lucia , Stillhard Jonas , Svoboda Miroslav , Szwagrzyk Jerzy , Vandekerkhove Kris , Vostarek Ondřej , Zlatanov Tzvetan , Bugmann Harald
Published: November 2022

Tree regeneration is a key demographic process influencing long-term
forest dynamics. It is driven by many biotic and abiotic factors. Thus,
predictions of tree regeneration are challenging because of complex
feedbacks along climatic gradients. The stress gradient hypothesis (SGH)
and life-history strategies (LHS) provide a framework for assessing such
feedbacks across different species ranges. To address these topics, we
analyzed regeneration for 24 tree species in 6,540 plots from 299
unmanaged European forests. Negative interactions predominated, with
their intensity decreasing under stressful conditions for most species,
as predicted by the SGH. However, positive interactions were only
evident for a few species. Our study indicates that SGH and LHS can be
combined to partially explain within- and between-species differences in
tree recruitment. Moreover, our findings imply that projections of
forest dynamics along wide climatic gradients must accommodate both
negative and positive biotic interactions, as they strongly affect rates
of community turnover.
Nurses’ work experiences following hospital merger: Evidence of structural disempowerment
Authors: NOGUES Sarah , TREMBLAY Diane-Gabrielle
Published: November 2022

In recent years, healthcare organizations in North America have
undergone major structural changes. As research indicates negative
impacts of mergers on patient outcomes and difficulties for the nursing
work group in particular, the present paper aims to answer calls for
more research about the long-term effects of major organizational change
on nursing professionals’ well-being and professional practice. We used
an exploratory qualitative research design and interviewed 43 nursing
professionals in various roles, ranging from clinical nurses, nurse
practitioners, to head nurses and nursing advisors. Drawing on the job
demands-resources model and the person-environment fit theory, our data
analysis suggests that the merger has led to a global structural
disempowerment, with negative consequences for the nursing practice
environment and nurse retention.
Diametrical Effects of Glucose Levels on Microvascular Permeability of Peripheral Nerves in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes With and Without Diabetic Neuropathy
Authors: Mooshage Christoph M. , Schimpfle Lukas , Kender Zoltan , Szendroedi Julia , Heiland Sabine , Nawroth Peter , Bendszus Martin , Kopf Stefan , Kurz Felix T. , Jende Johann M.E.
Published: November 2022

Clinical studies investigating the benefit of glucose control on the progression of diabetic neuropathy (DN) have come to controversial results in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study aimed to assess associations of HbA1c levels with parameters of nerve perfusion in patients with T2D with and without DN using dynamic contrast–enhanced magnetic resonance neurography (DCE-MRN) at 3 Tesla. A total of 58 patients with T2D (20 with DN and 38 without DN) took part in this cross-sectional single-center study. Groups were matched for age, BMI, HbA1c, duration of T2D, and renal function. All patients underwent DCE-MRN with subsequent electrophysiologic and serologic testing. The extended Tofts model was used to quantify the sciatic nerve’s microvascular permeability (Ktrans), volume fraction of the extracapillary extracellular space, and volume fraction of the plasma space. As a main result, we found that Ktrans correlated positively with HbA1c in patients with DN, while a negative correlation between the two parameters was found in patients without DN. Our results indicate that the effect of glucose control on the capillary permeability of peripheral nerves differs between patients with T2D with and without DN.
Emergency Endoscopic Management of Pediatric Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Foreign Bodies: A North Indian Study
Authors: AS Shabir
Published: November 2022

Introduction: Ingestion of a foreign body (FB) is a common pediatric emergency seen in daily clinical practice all over. Scarce data on this problem is available from this part of the world. Methods: We present our experience over four years about the spectrum of foreign bodies presenting to a gastrointestinal endoscopy (GI) centre and their subsequent management. Data was collected from all consecutive patients with FB ingestion presenting to our endoscopy center from January 2015 to December 2018. The demographic data, clinical presentation and endoscopic management was reviewed and analyzed. Results: A total of 130 patients with suspected FB ingestion underwent endoscopic management. 130 FBs were found in 130 patients with suspected FB. Scarf pin was most common type seen in 69 % cases followed by coins in 10.7 % cases. Button battery was noted in 7.7 % patients. Most of the FBs were located in the stomach (69 %) followed by esophagus (13.8 %). The majority of patients (94.4 %) were successfully removed with flexible endoscopy with the addition of suitable devices without any serious procedure-related or anesthesia -related complications. Conclusion: In this part of the world the pattern and types of Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract foreign bodies in pediatric population is unique not seen elsewhere across the globe. Early endoscopic management was found to be highly safe and efficacious.
Comprehensive Liver Cancer Center Approach to Improve Treatment Lag Time in Patients with Hepatocellular Cancer: A Tertiary Center Experience
Authors: S Yadlapati
Published: November 2022

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of death among patients with liver disease. A new Comprehensive Liver Cancer Center (CLCC) was established at our institution that adopted a same-day, single-visit approach to formulate a plan of care and expedite interventions. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed charts of patients diagnosed with HCC before and after the establishment of the CLCC. The cohort was divided into two groups: those who received care prior to (group 1) and after (group 2) the establishment of the CLCC. TL-T was calculated from the date of diagnosis to the date of the first therapeutic intervention and compared using a t-test. TL-T was compared using a t-test, other variables were compared using Fisher’s exact, and chi-square tests. Results: From the total cohort: 117 (40%) were in group 1 and 172 (60%) in group 2. Mean distance traveled by patients to seek care was 12.64 vs 16.06 miles, for groups 1 and 2 respectively. A larger number of patients presented within Milan criteria in group 2. Mean TL-T improved significantly after the implementation of CLCC; 152 to 69 days. Despite not reaching statistical significance, there was a decrease in the 1-year mortality in group 2 compared to group 1 (17% vs 11%, p= 0.16) respectively. Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach is critical in the management of HCC. While the data did not suggest a significant change in secondary outcomes thus far, it demonstrated that our institution’s new CLCC was able to significantly reduce TL-T ensuring potentially better outcomes.
Immunotherapy in the Treatment of Biliary Tract Cancer: The Future?
Authors: DL Russo
Published: November 2022

Biliary tract cancer is known for its dismal prognosis, both due to late diagnosis as well as to the short width span of therapeutic options available. Although much more common in Asian countries, the number of patients with these tumours has been rising in European and American countries, mainly due to the increased rates of chronic hepatic diseases. Currently the only curative treatment revolves around surgical resection, although only possible in roughly 10-15% of patients. First line systemic therapies include chemotherapy with gemcitabine and cisplatin, unfortunately with also poor results with a 5-year survival rate of only 10-20%. With this in mind, the need for other therapeutic options has been proved, with the rising popularity of immunotherapy leading to several studies analysing the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the treatment of patients with biliary tract cancer.
Review on Medicinal Plants with Reference to Anti-Hepatotoxicity Activity
Authors: H Saleem
Published: November 2022

Liver is one of the most vital organ of the body that performs various functions in maintain the health. Any damage to this organ leads to serious body complication. Recently there is a rise in liver based diseases. Therefore there is a dire need to study plant based medicines that have been used since centuries to overcome this issue. Therefore this review focuses on medicinal plants that have certain anti-hepatotoxicity components.
Orbital Myositis Revealing Crohn’s Disease
Authors: R Gharbi
Published: November 2022

Orbital myositis (OM), defined by the inflammation of one or more of extra ocular muscles was exceptionally reported in Cohn’s disease (CD) especially as initial presentation before the development of intestinal manifestations. We report a case of OM preceding CD. Through our observation and a review of the literature, we specify the epidemioclinical, therapeutic and evolutionary characteristics of this rare entity
Enhancing Students’ Writing Skill With Problem-Based Learning Video In Pandemic Situation
Authors: Ardianti Ni Putu Eni , Nitiasih Putu Kerti , Budiarta Luh Gd Rahayu , Adnyayanti Ni Luh Putu Era
Published: November 2022

Pengajaran menulis masih menjadi hal yang sulit bagi guru bahasa Inggris karena menulis memerlukan proses yang kompleks khususnya dalam situasi pandemi ini, guru harus menggunakan teknik yang menarik untuk meningkatkan minat siswa. Penelitian ini difokuskan untuk menyelidiki pengaruh video pembelajaran berbasis masalah terhadap keterampilan menulis siswa di masa pandemi. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IV SDN 1 Banjar Bali sedangkan sampel penelitian berjumlah 31 siswa kelas IV yang diambil secara purposive. Desain penelitian menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan one group pretest-posttest design. Instrumen terdiri dari instrumen perawatan, tes menulis dan rubrik menulis. Pengumpulan data dikumpulkan dan dianalisis melalui statistik deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata pretes kelompok sedang sedangkan rata-rata postes. Uji sampel berpasangan juga menemukan bahwa Sig. nilai Sig. (2-tailed) yaitu .000 lebih rendah dari Sig. level 0,05. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan penggunaan video pembelajaran berbasis masalah sebagai media pembelajaran terhadap keterampilan menulis siswa.
Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Lectora Inspire tentang Materi Jaringan Hewan untuk Peserta Didik Kelas XI SMA
Authors: Simamora Rizka Amini , Yogica Relsas
Published: November 2022

Pada kurikulum 2013, peserta didik didorong agar berperan aktif pada saat pembelajaran. Namun, fakta di lapangan menunjukkan bahwa media yang digunakan guru masih kurang menarik bagi peserta didik. Pembelajaran selama ini menekankan pada penyampaian materi secara lisan, sehingga suasana belajar di kelas cenderung kurang aktif. Akibatnya, peserta didik merasa bosan dan kesulitan dalam menerima materi pelajaran biologi, salah satunya pada materi jaringan hewan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis lectora inspire tentang materi jaringan hewan yang valid dan praktis untuk peserta didik kelas XI SMA. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian pengembangan model Instructional Development Institute (IDI). Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari dua orang dosen biologi, satu orang guru dan 30 orang peserta didik kelas XI. Objek penelitian adalah media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis Lectora Inspire tentang materi jaringan hewan untuk peserta didik kelas XI SMA. Data penelitian adalah data validitas dan praktikalitas. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai rata-rata validitas yaitu 94,6% dengan kriteria sangat valid dan hasil rata-rata praktikalitas yaitu 91,1% oleh guru dan 90,3% oleh peserta didik, keduanya dengan kriteria sangat praktis. Berdasarkan data tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa telah dihasilkan media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis lectora inspire tentang materi jaringan hewan pada peserta didik kelas XI SMA yang sangat valid dan sangat praktis.
Kreativitas Mengajar Guru dalam Melaksanakan Virtual Learning pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Jawa Yohanes Krisostomus Jaya , Suciati
Published: November 2022

Perubahan proses pembelajaran dari tatap muka menjadi virtual menjadi tantang tersendiri bagi guru untuk mampu menciptakan pembelajaran yang inovatif dan bermakna. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis kreativitas mengajar guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran berbasis virtual learning serta faktor-faktor yang mendukung dan yang menghambat kreativitas guru melaksanakan  pembelajaran virtual berbasis virtual learning pada masa pandemi covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus atau case study. Penelitian ini menggunakan sepuluh indikator dan sembilan informan dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Informan dipilih dengan menggunakan metode purposis sedangkan data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Keabsahan data diperoleh dengan triangulasi, meneliti responden, dan membandingkan dengan peneliti sebelumnya. Data dianalisis dengan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru telah mempraktikkan metode mengajar yang kreatif dalam pembelajaran virtual. Hasil penelitian juga menemukan faktor-faktor yang mendukung dan faktor-faktor yang menghambat kreativitas guru dalam proses pembelajaran virtual selama pandemi Covid-19.
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw terhadap Hasil Belajar Tematik Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Trihartoto Azin , Indarini E.
Published: November 2022

Kurangnya penelitian dan kajian hasil penelitian yang sudah ada bisa dirangkum dan diuji kembali keefektifan hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan metode meta-analisis. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis seberapa besar pengaruh model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw dari penelitian eksperimen yang dipublikasikan berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar pada pembelajaran tematik di sekolah dasar. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian meta analisis. Populasi dan sampel penelitian ini diambil dari jurnal eksperimen yang berjumlah 10 artikel dengan topik pengaruh model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw. Metode pengumpulan data yang dilakukan adalah dengan mencari beberapa artikel atau jurnal yang dipublikasikan secara online di google scholar/cendekia. Teknik analisis data adalah teknik analisis effect size dengan rumus yang digunakan adalah formula pengaruh dengan rumus eta kuadrat (ή2). Selanjutnya, untuk teknik analisis hasil pembelajaran dilakukan beberapa uji yang terdiri dari uji normalitas, homogenitas, dan linieritas, kemudian yang kedua uji Ancova, yang ketiga uji hipotesis, dan yang terakhir uji effect size. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa nilai sig. lebih kecil dari 0,05 (0,043<0,05) dan untuk t hitung > t tabel yaitu  4,761>2,306, maka dari nilai tersebut dapat membuktikan bahwa Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Selanjutnya, untuk hasil analisis effect size pada kolom correct model yang diketahui partical eta squared sebesar 0,219 dengan nilai sig 0,043. Berdasarkan uraian di atas dapat disimpullkan bahwa model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Jigsaw memberikan pengaruh terhadap hasil belajar tematik siswa sekolah dasar.
Media Kartu Kata dan Kartu Gambar pada Materi Kosakata Bahasa Indonesia
Authors: Arsini Kadek Ria , Kristiantari Maria Goreti Rini
Published: November 2022

Kurangnya penggunaan media pada proses pembelajaran mengakibatkan siswa kurang bersemangat dalam mengikuti pembelajaran di kelas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menciptakan media kartu kata dan kartu gambar pada materi kosakata bahasa Indonesia yang layak digunakan oleh siswa kelas II. Penelitian pengembangan ini menggunakan model ADDIE dan menggunakan metode pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner, wawancara, serta observasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatif dan analisis deskriptif kualitatif. Kelayakan media kartu kata dan kartu gambar diperoleh melalui penilaian yang dilakukan para ahli dan siswa. Penilaian ahli isi pembelajaran memperoleh hasil persentase 92,5%, penilaian ahli desain pembelajaran memperoleh hasil persentase 89,75%, penilaian media pembelajaran memperoleh hasil persentase 87,5%, penilaian uji coba perorangan memperoleh hasil persentase 90%, dan penilaian uji coba kelompok kecil memperoleh hasil persentase 92,77%. Berdasarkan hasil uji para ahli dan siswa, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa media kartu kata dan kartu gambar yang telah dikembangkan layak untuk digunakan dalam kegiatan pembelajaran pada materi kosakata bahasa Indonesia untuk siswa kelas II.
Animapoin (Animasi Powerpoint) Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah Pada Mata Pelajaran IPA Untuk Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Pratama I Putu Arya , Tegeh I Made , Sukma Gusti Ayu Putu
Published: November 2022

Ketidakfokusan siswa dalam mengukuti pembelajaran dan kurangnya interaksi antara siswa dan guru menyebabkan kualitas pembelajaran menjadi kurang optimal, sehingga berdampak pada menurunnya kualitas hasil belajar. Salah satu solusi untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut adalah pengembangan media pembelajaran inovatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran berupa video animapoin (animasi PowerPoint) pada mata pelajaran IPA. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan dengan mengadaptasi model pengembangan ADDIE. Subjek yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini antara lain adalah ahli media, ahli isi/konten, ahli desain, dan siswa sebanyak 20 orang. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen berupa kuesioner dan tes hasil belajar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media video pembelajaran berbasis masalah ini dinyatakan layak berdasarkan hasil uji isi/konten pembelajaran sebesar 91%, uji ahli media sebesar 94%, uji ahli desain sebesar 86%, uji coba perorangan oleh siswa sebesar, 90%, dan uji coba kelompok kecil sebesar 89%, dengan kriteria keseluruhan sangat layak. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa media video animapoin (animasi PowerPoint) berbasis masalah pada mata pelajaran IPA efektif diterapkan pada siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar.
Komik Video Digital (KOVID) Bernuasa Bali Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa
Authors: Nadia Mardhatillah  , Kadek Suranata  , Gusti Ayu Putu Sukma Trisna
Published: November 2022

Masih banyak siswa yang kurang berminat dalam belajar sehingga berpengaruh pada hasil belajar. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengembangkan Komik Video Digital (KOVID) Bernuasa Bali meningkatkan minat belajar siswa. Jenis penelitian yaitu pengembangan model ADDIE. Subjek penelitian yaitu 2 ahli media dan 1 ahli materi. Subjek uji coba yaitu 3 siswa dan 3 praktisi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi kuantitatif, wawancara, kuesioner/angket, serta studi dokumen. Instrumen yaitu kuesioner. Teknik menganalisis data yaitu analisis deskriptif kualitatif, kuantitatif, dan statistik inferensial. Hasil penelitian yaitu hasil penilaian dari ahli media pembelajaran yaitu 0,8 dengan kualifikasi sedang. Hasil penilaian guru yaitu 99%, sehingga sangat baik dan penilaian siswa yaitu 99,3%, sehingga kualifikasi sangat baik. Disimpulkan bahwa media KOVID mendapatkan kualifikasi sangat baik, sehingga layak untuk digunakan. Hasil uji hipotesis nilai signifikansi 2 arah (2-tailed) 0,000 < 0,05, sehingga terdapat perbedaan  hasil minat belajar siswa kelas IV SD setelah belajar  menggunakan komik video digital (kovid ). Disimpulkan komik video digital (kovid) efektif untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa pada mata pembelajaran IPA siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Metode Eksperimen terhadap Kognitif Belajar Siswa Mata Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam IV SD
Authors: Ria Budi Astuti  , Gamaliel Septian Airlanda
Published: November 2022

Permasalahan mengenai kesulitan pembelajaran perlu ditemukan solusi yang tepat agar tujuan pembelajaran tercapai dengan mudah. Berdasarkan hasil survei TIMSS, kemampuan kognitif siswa dalam bidang Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di Indonesia menduduki peringkat 71 dari 80. Penerapan metode yang sesuai dengan karakter pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam perlu dilakukan untuk mengatasi kesulitan belajar tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh penggunaan metode eksperimen terhadap kognitif belajar siswa mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam. Penelitian ini masuk dalam kategori penelitian kuasi eskperimen tipe Nonequivalent Control Group Design dengan menerapkan observasi terhadap peningkatan kognitif siswa. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penggunaan metode eksperimen dalam pembelajaran dapat memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap kognitif belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam siswa kelas IV. Hasil uji hipotesis yang menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikasi yang diperoleh sebesar sig.2 tailed 0,584 lebih kecil dari taraf signifikansi 0,05. Selain itu juga dapat dilihat dari rata-rata hasil post-test yaitu dengan penggunaan metode eksperimen dengan nilai tertinggi 100 dan nilai terendah 33 , sedangkan dengan penggunan metode ceramah  dengan nilai tertinggi 93 dan nilai terendah 26.
Media Komik Proklamasi untuk Kemampuan Membaca Pemahaman Siswa SD
Authors: Puteri Anami , Ferdiansyah Muhamad , Murjainah Murjainah
Published: November 2022

Membaca pemahaman merupakan salah satu komponen penting yang harus dikuasai siswa, Hanya saja kenyataan di lapangan menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan membaca pemahaman siswa masih rendah dan kurangnya media yang mendukung pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini yakni untuk menghasilkan produk berupa media komik proklamasi untuk kemampuan membaca pemahaman siswa kelas V SD. Penelitian ini tergolong ke dalam penelitian pengembangan yang dilakukan dengan model pengembangan ADDIE. Subjek yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini yakni ahli media, ahli Bahasa, ahli materi, dan 27 siswa kelas V SD. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian dilakukan dengan metode observasi, wawancara, dan angket. Instrumen penelitian berupa lembar observasi, wawancara, validasi penilaian ahli media, bahasa dan materi, lembar respon siswa, lembar tes dengan teknik pretest dan posttest. Data yang diperoleh pada penelitian kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan data deskriptif kualitatif berdasarkan wawancara dan observasi kemudian dikuantitatifkan berdasarkan angka-angka yang diperoleh dari skor uji N-Gain guna mengetahui efektivitas media komik untuk kemampuan membaca pemahaman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rerata persentase hasil analisis ahli media, materi, dan bahasa 81,7% termasuk ke dalam kategori layak. Kemudian, tanggapan siswa sangat baik saat menggunakan komik sebagai media pembelajaran dengan presentase 95%. Hasil N-gain tes siswa termasuk ke dalam kategori peningkatan sedang. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa keseluruhan media komik layak digunakan untuk kemampuan membaca pemahaman siswa.