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Hollywood Aesthetic: Pleasure in American Cinema
Authors: Berliner Todd
Published: July 2020

In this reply to four commentaries on my book, Hollywood Aesthetic: Pleasure in American Cinema, I address several conceptual and methodological issues raised by the respondents. Those issues include the book’s focus on aesthetic pleasure; the functions of narrative, style, ideology, and genre in Hollywood cinema; the relationship between ideology and aesthetics; the use of scientific research in the humanities; normative aesthetic evaluations; real versus hypothetical spectators; and the practices of aesthetic film analysis.
Print Media Coverage of Political Parties in Pakistan: Treatment of Opinion Pages of the Daily Jang and Daily Dawn
Authors: Noureen Abida , Haseeb ur Rehman  , Shams Khuram
Published: July 2020

Historically, Print media especially newspapers in Pakistan were considered as mature and objective in their business. Currently, the phenomenon of ‘popular and crispy style’ of editorials is being explored for enhancing the readership of newspapers. Theperceptions we make in our mindsabout the worldare mostly basedon second-handreality which sometimes creates distortion in the information we receive whether it comes from media or any other channel of communication. Therefore, the role of media in framing certain aspects of political parties for the target audiences has been drastically enhanced in recent decades. The present study has focused on the coverage of political parties in the light of framing theory. The mainstream media covered these activities of the parties differently as some newspapers gave huge coverage while some others gave moderate or low coverage. The goal of this research study was to explore how leading dailies Daily Jang and Daily Dawn covered main political parties PTI and PML-N in the light of Indexing theory
Identification of Factors that Undermine the Teaching-Learning Process in the Subject of Physics at Secondary School Level
Authors: Khan Kifayat , Khan Munir , Rashid Abdur
Published: July 2020

Teaching of Physics involves theoretical as well as practical skills development of students at secondary school level. The main aim of the study was to identify the factors that undermine the teaching learning process in the subject of physics. All secondary school’s science teachers were considered as population of the study. Two hundred (200) science teachers (100 each male and female) were selected as sample of the study through stratified random sampling techniques. Data was collected through a self-developed questionnaire of reliability coefficient 0.84 and were analyzed using statistical tools. The unavailability of physics teachers, laboratory, classrooms, related books were concluded undermining factors. Lake of physics teachers, and unfavorable working environment were found dominant in male teachers’ school than female. The educational authorities with the collaboration of community can play their role to overcome these undermining factors in the subject Physics.
Advances in Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Sheng Can , Yang Kun , Wang Xiaoni , Li Hongyan , Li Taoran , Lin Li , Liu Yi , Yang Qin , Wang Xiaoqi , Wang Xue , Sun Yu , Han Ying
Published: July 2020

Background: Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is considered the earliest symptomatic manifestation of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Currently, given the lack of effective and curable pharmacological treatments for AD, non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) for individuals with SCD may provide a valuable opportunity for the secondary prevention of AD. Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines, aimed to investigate the benefits of current NPIs in the population with SCD. Methods: The online electronic databases, including MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, PsycInfo, and CINAHL, were searched to identify randomized controlled trials of NPIs for SCD. Intervention strategies were psychological and health-related education interventions, mind-body therapy, lifestyle modification, cognitive training, and multidomain interventions. Outcomes included subjective memory, objective memory, global cognitive function, psychological well-being, and mood. Study quality was determined using the criteria of the Cochrane collaboration’s tool. The Hedges’ g of change was analyzed. Results: Eighteen studies were included in this review and meta-analysis. Overall, psychological and health-related education interventions exhibited a medium effect on objective memory function (Hedges’ g = 0.53, p = 0.01). Cognitive training led to a small effect on objective memory, which was marginal statistically (Hedges’ g = 0.19, p = 0.05). In addition, cognitive training also significantly improved subjective memory performance (Hedges’ g = 0.49, p = 0.0003) and psychological well-being (Hedges’ g = 0.27, p = 0.03). Conclusion: Overall, the psychological intervention and cognitive training may be beneficial to cognitive function and psychological well-being. NPIs may be effectively implemented in older adults with SCD.
lncRNA SNHG1 Knockdown Alleviates Amyloid-β-Induced Neuronal Injury by Regulating ZNF217 via Sponging miR-361-3p in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Gao Yiwen , Zhang Nan , Lv Chunmei , Li Na , Li Xueqin , Li Weiwei
Published: July 2020

Background: Long noncoding RNAs have been proven to play an important role in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, the function of small nucleolar RNA host gene 1 (SNHG1) in AD progression remains to be studied. Objective: To explore the role of SNHG1 in AD progression and clarify its potential mechanism. Methods: Amyloid β-protein (Aβ) was used to construct an AD cell model in vitro. The expression levels of SNHG1 and miR-361-3p were determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Cell viability and apoptosis were measured by cell counting kit 8 assay and flow cytometry. The levels of apoptosis-related proteins and zinc finger gene 217 (ZNF217) protein were evaluated by western blot analysis. Additionally, the contents of inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers were tested by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Furthermore, dual-luciferase reporter and RNA immunoprecipitation assays were used to verify the interaction between miR-361-3p and SNHG1 or ZNF217. Results: Aβ could induce cell injury, while resveratrol could reverse this effect. SNHG1 expression was positively regulated by Aβ and negatively regulated by resveratrol. SNHG1 knockdown could reverse the promotion effect of Aβ on cell injury. Moreover, SNHG1 sponged miR-361-3p, and miR-361-3p targeted ZNF217. Additionally, miR-361-3p overexpression reversed the promotion effect of SNHG1 overexpression on cell injury, and ZNF217 silencing also reversed the promotion effect of miR-361-3p inhibitor on cell injury. Conclusion: SNHG1 promoted cell injury by regulating the miR-361-3p/ZNF217 axis, which might provide a theoretical basis for molecular therapy of AD.
Recall and Recognition in Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia
Authors: Caruso Giulia , Perri Roberta , Fadda Lucia , Caltagirone Carlo , Carlesimo Giovanni Augusto
Published: July 2020

Background: It has long been debated whether performance on recall and recognition tests depends on the same or different memory systems and whether performance on these two tasks is dissociated in clinical populations. According to Dual process theories of recall, performance on recall and recognition tests dissociates in the relative reliance on frontal lobe related activities; in fact, the recall test requires more strategic retrieval of memoranda than the recognition task. By contrast, Dual process theories of recognition posit that performance on these tests differs in the relative contribution of recollection and familiarity memory processes in the two tasks: both recollection and familiarity contribute to recognition judgments, but only recollection supports recall performance. Objective: The aim of this study was to clarify the cognitive processes involved in recall and recognition in patients with dementia. Methods: We administered a 15-word recall task followed by a yes/no recognition paradigm to 28 patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), 22 patients with the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), and 45 normal controls (NCs). Results: Results showed that on the delayed recall task, bvFTD patients performed much better than AD patients but the two groups did not differ on any index of recognition performance. Conclusion: The present data support the hypothesis that the performance of the two groups is expression of the different reliance on recollection (more impaired in the AD than in the bvFTD group) and familiarity (similarly impaired in the two groups) in performance on recall and recognition tasks.
Autonomous line follower robot with fuzzy based hybrid controller
Authors: Sezgin Anıl , Çetin Ömer
Published: July 2020

The autonomous navigation problem is currently a popular research topic encountered in many different areas, from smart cars to automated warehouse operations. Autonomous navigation of robotic systems is examined in two basic areas, with and without external supports. Even if the robot uses external supports (like GPS, road signs, ground surface lines, barcodes etc.) or positioning itself with internal sensors (like gyro, IMU, etc.), it independently needs a control method to follow the desired route. When the widely used control approaches in the literature are examined, PID and fuzzy-based approaches are frequently encountered. They both offer advantages and disadvantages. Within the scope of this study, the positive aspects of both of control approaches are utilized and the hybrid control approach for a robot that can autonomously follow the ground line presented as an external reference is mentioned. The success of the approach was tested comparatively on an exemplary mobile platform. The applied results obtained experimentally showed that a more efficient fuzzy logic-based hybrid control method could be developed. In addition, the effect of the number of conditions in the rule table on the success of the hybrid control technique is shown in the study. It has also been experimentally demonstrated that the success of hybrid control approach with a limited low power consuming ARM based processor that is suitable to control most of lightweight mobile platforms.
A comparative analysis of information provision strategies for parking variable message sign display problems
Authors: Ni Xun-You , Lu Weite , Zhang Chunqin , Liu Yong , Zhao Jing
Published: July 2020

Parking spaces are insufficient and are plagued by over-consumption in hot areas. To assist drivers easily in identifying available parking spaces, parking variable message signs are commonly adopted to display information on space availability. This paper analyzes the performance of various information provision strategies. To achieve this objective, we first present the mechanisms of the information provision strategies. Then, the information provision strategies are classified into three categories: regular, symmetric, and discriminative. The regular strategies provide the collected parking information directly to drivers; the symmetric schemes employ the equal threshold values for all parking lots; and the discriminative schedules adopt an independent threshold value for each parking lot. The threshold value provides an upper limit for the Space Occupancy Percentage (SOP): when the SOP is larger than the threshold value, the parking lot status becomes FULL; otherwise, it is displayed having available spaces. Finally, an agent-based simulation model is introduced to describe the parking and traffic conditions. The results indicate that both the symmetric and discriminative strategies significantly decrease the highest failure rate and average travel time, whereas the latter performs better. The results of this comparative analysis can assist in the configuration and operation of an urban parking guidance and information system.
Existence of an equilibrium for pure exchange economy with fuzzy preferences
Authors: Zhang Xia , Sun Hao , Jin Xuanzhu , Esangbedo Moses Olabhele
Published: July 2020

This paper focuses on a new model to reach the existence of equilibrium in a pure exchange economy with fuzzy preferences (PXE-FP). The proposed model integrates exchange, consumption and the agent’s fuzzy preference in the consumption set. We set up a new fuzzy binary relation on the consumption set to evaluate the fuzzy preferences. Also, we prove that there exists a continuous fuzzy order-preserving function in the consumption set under certain conditions. The existence of a fuzzy competitive equilibrium for the PXE-FP is confirmed through a new result on the existence of fuzzy Nash equilibrium for fuzzy non-cooperative games. The payoffs of all strategy profiles for any agent are fuzzy numbers in fuzzy non-cooperative games. Finally, we show that the fuzzy competitive equilibrium could be characterized as a solution to an associated quasi-variational inequality, giving rise to an equilibrium solution.
A fuzzy based multiobjective optimization of multi echelon supply chain network
Authors: Jamwal Prashant K. , Hussain Shahid
Published: July 2020

Globalization of business around the world has turned individual firms into groups of collaborating business units whereby companies do not operate in isolation but function as integral part of big supply chain networks (SCN). Organization of SCN is quite complex as they operate with uncertainty in demands and operations. However, supply chain networks are required to be optimized in order to reduce the overall supply chain cost and increase service levels. Since these objectives are normally conflicting and incommensurable, instead of a singular solution, it is preferred to obtain a set of equitable solutions which is commonly referred to as set of Pareto optimal solutions. Subsequently, a suitable solution can be chosen by the user from the set of equitable solutions. In the present research, a multi-echelon SCN problem is formulated and two important objectives are identified. It is desired to minimize the total cost of supply chain network and at the same time maximize customer service level in terms of supply to demand ratio. Simultaneous optimization of these objectives has been carried out using an evolutionary algorithm (EA) called NSGA-II, which works with population of SCN solutions and is more likely to provide set of globally optimized solutions. However, at the conclusion of optimization, user needs to select a final solution from the Pareto optimal set of solutions after careful analysis. Existing approaches to carry out such analysis are complex and time consuming. We propose a novel method involving fuzzy logic in this research by which fuzzy indices corresponding to each of the solutions in the Pareto Front (PF) are obtained. Fuzzy indices of all the Pareto optimal SCN solutions are later compared to reach to a final solution from the Pareto optimal set.
Emergency water supply decision-making of transboundary river basin considering government–public perceived satisfaction
Authors: Wang Weiwei , Zhou Haiwei , Guo Lidan
Published: July 2020

The emergency supply of transboundary water resources is a prominent problem affecting the social and economic development of basin countries. However, current water supply decisions on transboundary water resources may ignore the psychological perception of multi-stakeholders, and the evolution of emergencies increases the uncertainty of decision making. Both factors would lead to the low acceptance of water-related decisions. Utility satisfaction, perceived losses, and quantity satisfaction were selected in this paper to identify the perceived satisfaction of upstream governments, downstream governments, and the public, respectively, over multiple decision-making stages. A modeling framework combining prospect theory and the multi-stage multi-objective programming methodology was then developed to measure the perceived satisfaction of different stakeholders in a watershed under emergency. A two-stage NSGA-II and TOPSIS based approach was adopted to find the optimal compromise solution to solve the model. The framework was applied in the Lancang–Mekong River basin to provide suggestions to decision makers. Upstream decision makers must choose a moderate proportional fairness degree when making emergency decisions to maximize the perceived satisfaction of all stakeholders. Meanwhile, the perceived loss of downstream countries with low water demand should be considered first in the formulation of emergency water supply plans. Furthermore, although water supply from upstream countries can improve perceived water quantity satisfaction of downstream publics, additional actions must still be taken to change the traditional concepts of the public.
Approximation of fuzzy numbers by using multi-knots piecewise linear fuzzy numbers1
Authors: Wang Guixiang , Shen Chenjie , Wang Yanyan
Published: July 2020

In this paper, the problem of approximating general fuzzy number by using multi-knots piecewise linear fuzzy number is studied. First, r - s-knots piecewise linear fuzzy numbers are defined, and the conceptions of the I-nearest r - s-knots piecewise linear approximation and the II-nearest r - s-knots piecewise linear approximation are introduced for a general fuzzy number. Then, most importantly, we set up the methods to get the I-nearest r - s-knots piecewise linear approximation and the II-nearest r - s-knots piecewise linear approximation for a general fuzzy number. And then, we investigate some properties of the new approximation operators. Finally, we also present specific examples to show the effectiveness, usability and advantages of the methods proposed in this paper, and compare the methods with some other approximation algorithms.
Certain efficient iterative methods for bipolar fuzzy system of linear equations
Authors: Saqib Muhammad , Akram Muhammad , Bashir Shahida
Published: July 2020

A bipolar fuzzy set model is an extension of fuzzy set model. We develop new iterative methods: generalized Jacobi, generalized Gauss-Seidel, refined Jacobi, refined Gauss-seidel, refined generalized Jacobi and refined generalized Gauss-seidel methods, for solving bipolar fuzzy system of linear equations(BFSLEs). We decompose n ×  n BFSLEs into 4n ×  4n symmetric crisp linear system. We present some results that give the convergence of proposed iterative methods. We solve some BFSLEs to check the validity, efficiency and stability of our proposed iterative schemes. Further, we compute Hausdorff distance between the exact solutions and approximate solution of our proposed schemes. The numerical examples show that some proposed methods converge for the BFSLEs, but Jacobi and Gauss-seidel iterative methods diverge for BFSLEs. Finally, comparison tables show the performance, validity and efficiency of our proposed iterative methods for BFSLEs.
On statistical convergence in fuzzy metric spaces
Authors: Li Changqing , Zhang Yanlan , Zhang Jing
Published: July 2020

The idea of statistical convergence, which was first introduced by Fast and Steinhaus independently in 1951, has become one of the most active area of research in the field of mathematics. Recently, it has been applied to the realm of metrics by several authors and some useful results have been obtained. However, the existence of non-completable fuzzy metric spaces, in the sense of George and Veeramani, demonstrates that the theory of fuzzy metrics seem to be richer than that of metrics. In view of this, we attempt to generalize this convergence to the realm of fuzzy metrics. Firstly, we introduce the concept of sts-convergence in fuzzy metric spaces. Then we characterize those fuzzy metric spaces in which all convergent sequences are sts-convergent. Finally, we study sts-Cauchy sequences in fuzzy metric spaces and sts-completeness of fuzzy metric spaces.
Comparison of the effects of treadmill and vibration training in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Durgut Elif , Orengul A. Cahid , Algun Z. Candan
Published: July 2020

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of treadmill training (TT) and whole body vibration training (WBVT) on attention, severity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and impairment of executive function behaviors, and quality of life in children with ADHD. METHODS: Thirty children (7–11 years of age) with ADHD were randomly assigned to either the ‘TT’ group or the ‘WBVT in addition to TT’ group (TT + WBVT). Both groups received TT for 8 weeks (3 days/week). The TT + WBWT group also received WBVT for 15 minutes. Stroop Test TBAG form, Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF), Conners’ Rating Scale (CRS) and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) were applied at baseline and after 8 weeks of training. RESULTS: All assessment results significantly improved in both groups at the end of the program compared to baseline values (p < 0,05). There were significant differences between groups regarding improvements in CTRS-R/L and BRIEF-Teacher form in favor of the TT + WBVT group. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that exercise training including TT and WBVT might be used in the treatment of ADHD but further research is required to provide evidence of the effectiveness of the whole body vibration training in the management of ADHD.
The effect of additional neuromuscular electrical stimulation applied to erector spinae muscles on functional capacity, balance and mobility in post-stroke patients
Authors: Bilek Furkan , Deniz Gulnihal , Ercan Zubeyde , Cetisli Korkmaz Nilufer , Alkan Gokhan
Published: July 2020

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of neuromuscular electric stimulation applied to the erector spinae on balance, motor function and functional capacity in patients with stroke in a randomized controlled trial. METHODS: Sixty patients with stroke were recruited and randomly distributed into two groups: control group and neuromuscular electric stimulation group. All participants underwent conventional physical therapy five times a week for six weeks. The neuromuscular electric stimulation group received additional electrical stimulation. Outcome measures were evaluated with Brunnel Balance Assessment, Stroke Rehabilitation Movement Assessment, Functional Ambulation Classification, Adapted Patient Evaluation and Conference System, Postural Assesment Scale for Stroke patients, Short Form-36, and Minimental State Examination scales. RESULTS: Significant differences were observed in all scores at the end of the study in both groups. Postural Assesment Scale for Stroke patients and Stroke Rehabilitation Movement Assessment scores were higher in the neuromuscular electric stimulation group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). All the other scores were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: It is recommended to evaluate and treat trunk muscle, which is usually neglected in treatment, and to consider the combination of conventional treatment and neuromuscular electric stimulation when designing an ideal rehabilitation program.
Te.M.P.O., an app for using temporal musical mismatch in post-stroke neurorehabilitation: A preliminary randomized controlled study
Authors: Verna Valeria , De Bartolo Daniela , Iosa Marco , Fadda Lucia , Pinto Gianluca , Caltagirone Carlo , De Angelis Sara , Tramontano Marco
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND: Recently, the potential rehabilitation value of music has been examined and music-based interventions and techniques such as the Negative Mismatch (MMN) have been increasingly investigated in the neurological rehabilitation context. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a negative mismatch-based therapy on the disability and quality of life in patients with stroke in sub-acute phase. METHODS: Thirty patients with a stroke diagnosis in sub-acute phase were randomly assigned to one of two groups: Mismatch (Mg) or Control (CTRLg) group. Both groups used an innovative Android application: Temporal Musical Patterns Organisation (Te.M.P.O). The Disability Rating Scale (DRS), the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) and the Stroke Specific Quality of Life scale (SSQoL) were used at the baseline (T0) and after four weeks of training (T1), in order to assess changes over time. RESULTS: Statistical analysis was performed using the data of 24 (Mg = 12, CTRLg = 12) subjects. The results show a major improvement of the Mg with respect to the CTRLg in all clinical scales score. CONCLUSION: The temporal negative mismatch-based therapy performed with the Te.M.P.O. application could be useful in improving the disability and the quality of life in stroke survivors in a sub-acute phase.
Impact of smart force feedback rehabilitation robot training on upper limb motor function in the subacute stage of stroke
Authors: Xu Quan , Li Chong , Pan Yu , Li Wei , Jia Tianyu , Li Zhibin , Ma Di , Pang Xue , Ji Linhong
Published: July 2020

OBJECTIVE: To explore the impact of rehabilitation robot training (RRT) on upper limb motor function and daily activity ability in patients with stroke. METHODS: Forty patients meeting the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into the treatment group (TRE) and the control group (CON). Group TRE was trained with an upper limb rehabilitation robot and group CON was trained with traditional occupational therapy. The training time was six weeks, and the upper limb function and daily activities were then assessed. RESULTS: (1) There was no statistical significance in the Fugl-Meyer (FM) score, Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) score, and Modified Barthel Index (MBI) score between the two groups before treatment (P > 0.05). (2) After treatment, the FM score, WMFT score, and MBI score were significantly higher than before treatment (P < 0.01). (3) There was no significant significance between the two groups after treatment (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Both RRT and traditional occupational therapy training are useful for the recovery of upper limb motor function and daily life ability in the sub-acute stage of stroke.
The clinical correlates of participation levels in people with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Allataifeh Eman , Khalil Hanan , Almhdawi Khader , Al-Shorman Alham , Hawamdeh Ziad , El-Salem Khalid , Bumin Gonca
Published: July 2020

BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a huge impact on patients and affects their ability to participate in meaningful activities. OBJECTIVE: To identify motor and non-motor factors that are associated with the participation level in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), leisure, social and religious activities in people with MS. METHOD: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 110 individuals with MS. The used outcome measures are: Arabic version of the Activity Card Sort, Berg Balance Scale, Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, Nine Hole Peg Test, 6-Minute Walk Test, Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis, Stroop test and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. RESULTS: Hand function, balance, gender and cognitive status can predict the participation in IADL (R2 = 0.425, P < 0.0001); depression, age, and cognitive status can predict the participation in leisure activities (R2 = 0.372, P < 0.0001), and fatigue, balance and cognitive status can predict social activities participation (R2 = 0.492, P < 0.000). CONCLUSION: Balance, cognition and fatigue affect the level of participation in instrumental activities of daily living, leisure, and religious and social activities.
The relation between academics’ research motivation and research productivity
Authors: Phuong Nguyen Vu , Tuan Nguyen Anh , Hieu Hoang Ngoc , Huong Hoang Thi Que , Dao Tran Thi Kim
Published: July 2020

In recent years, higher education institutions in Vietnam expect their academics to have more publications in prestigious journals to improve their ranking. Research motivation, both in the forms of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, is viewed as an important factor driving academics to strive to do research. Examining the relation between academics’ research motivation and research productivity which is measured by the number of publications on international and local journals can offer an understanding of the impact of research motivation on research productivity. This relation is examined by a quantitative analysis of data obtained from a survey of 96 academics at the University of Economics and Law. The results show that intrinsic motivation exerts a stronger influence on the academics’ research productivity than extrinsic motivation. Another finding is that the academics with a doctoral degree are more productive in research than those with a master’s degree. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance both intrinsic motivation and sustain extrinsic motivation to promote the academics’ research productivity. As qualifications play an important role in enhancing the number of publications, providing academics with favorable conditions and encouraging them to achieve higher degrees is expected to boost their research productivity.
Primary Spinal Intradural Ewing Sarcoma pada Anak: Sebuah Laporan Kasus di Masa Pandemi COVID-19
Authors: Herdian Fauzan , Aman Renindra Ananda , Gondhowiardjo Soehartati A
Published: July 2020

Ewing Sarcoma (ES) merupakan kanker tulang primer nomor dua paling umum pada pasien anak. Manifestasi ekstraskeletal dari Sarkoma Ewing pada anak sangat jarang, terutama di rongga intradural pada tulang belakang.Penulis melaporkan sebuah kasus yaitu seorang anak berusia 14 tahun yang dirujuk ke departemen kami dengan Sarkoma Ewing pada tulang vertebrae T11. Pasien sebelumnya mengeluh nyeri punggung bawah yang progresif disertai paraparesis dan kesulitan miksi. MRI spinal menunjukkan massa intradura ekstramedulla setinggi tulang vertebrae T11 tanpa perubahan patologis dari tulang vertebrae. Pasien menjalani laminektomi torakal dan memperoleh gross total resection. Diagnosis Sarkoma Ewing ditegakkan dari pemeriksaan histopatologi dan immunohistokimia. PET/CT pasca operasi menunjukkan tangkapan FDG minimal di intradura T11 tanpa gambaran metastasis. Keputusan dari pertemuan multidisiplin tumor board adalah kemoterapi adjuvan diikuti radioterapi lokal. Pasca kemoterapi, rencana pemberian radioterapi ditunda akibat pandemi COVID-19. Pasien dijadwalkan untuk kontrol rutin dan MRI spinal per 3 bulan.Literatur menunjukkan diagnosis primary spinal intradural Ewing Sarcoma ditegakkan melalui pemeriksaan immunohistokimia dan/atau profil molekuler dengan pemeriksaan penunjang menyeluruh untuk menyingkirkan kemungkinan primer di daerah lain. Terapi diberikan sesuai penatalaksanaan untuk sarkoma ewing pada tulang yaitu kombinasi operasi diikuti kemoterapi dan radioterapi. Peran radioterapi pada Ewing Sarcoma ekstraskeletal saat ini terbatas untuk kontrol lokal dan direkomendasikan pasca reseksi subtotal. Radioterapi adjuvan dapat dihindari pada masa pandemi COVID-19 bila terbukti tidak meningkatkan kesintasan.
MARKETING MUSLIMAH FASHION HIGH QUALITY “SHINTA COLLECTION”
Authors: Hardianti Shinta Neni , Permatasari Desi , Ramdhania Dina Syabira
Published: July 2020

Muslimah Fashion adalah kebutuhan bagi para muslimah yang mempunyai sifat pertumbuhan yang pesat. Di zaman saat ini banyaknya muslimah yang memakai hijab sehingga muslimah fashion menjadi trend, dikalangan ibu-ibu, anak muda dan anak-anak. Bahkan Indonesiamenjadi trend center muslimah fashion didunia, karena designnya yang beraneka ragam. Di Kota Bogor pun peminat Muslimah Fashion sangat banyak. Maka dari itu kami menghadirkan brand “Shinta Collection” untuk solusi para Muslimah, dengan produk yang berkualitas danharga terjangkau. Selain itu, kami membuat design syar’i sesuai dengan syariat Islam. Berjalannya usaha ini tidak luput dari bantuan banyak pihak antara lain, penjahit, pemotong bahan, quality control, packing, fotografer, model, tim editing, admin, marketing, reseller danlain-lain. Oleh karena itu, berdirinya “SHINTA COLLECTION” ini berguna untuk membuka lapangan pekerjaan, sehingga dapat mengurangi tingkat pengangguran, khususnya di Kota Bogor. Hadirnya produk “SHINTA COLLECTION” diawali dengan perencanaan produkyaitu survei kain di Toko Textile, dan pemilihan bahan kain yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan para Muslimah. Biasanya kain yang banyak diminati sifat bahannya adem dan nyaman dipakai dan kami mempersiapkan alat untuk produksi. Setelah komponen produksi siap,mulailah proses produksi. Untuk menjaga kualitas produk, dilakukan quality control. Kemudian dilakukan packing produk dan pemakaian hangtag
PENGEMBANGAN MATERI AJAR BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK MEMFASILITASI PEMBELAJARAN OTENTIK MENGGUNAKAN“VIRTUAL REALITY” BAGI DIGITAL NATIVES
Authors: Fhathah Qory Halizatul , . Wahyunia , Fathulloh Akmal
Published: July 2020

Pemahaman siswa terhadap materi ajar dalam kelas merupakan hal penting dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Namun, dalam penerapannya masih terdapat siswa yang mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami materi ajar. Guru harus menemukan media untuk mendukung kegiatanpembelajaran. Virtual reality (VR) merupakan teknologi mutakhir yang memiliki potensi tinggi jika diterapkan dalam ranah pendidikan. Virtual reality (VR) dapat memberikan pengalaman pemahaman secara visual agar siswa dapat memahami materi ajar secara lebih detail dan mendalam. Penelitian ini melibatkan 6 responden yang merupakan mahasiswi program studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan virtual reality (VR) terhadap materi ajar bagi murid digital native efektif dilaksanakan, dengan di latar belakangi oleh beberapa alasan para responden
STRATEGI MEWUJUDKAN KEMANDIRIAN EKONOMI MELALUI PELATIHAN ENTERPREUNER MAKANAN SEHAT “KIDS JAMAN NOW” DI DESA GANTIWARNO KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR
Authors: Winarno Winarno , Susanti Nani Irma , Saryanti Endang
Published: July 2020

Sebanyak 30 anggota PKK desa Gantiwarno KabupatenKaranganyar hadir dalam pelatihan pembuatan kue berbahandasar modern dan tradisional. Diharap dengan pelatihanpembuatan kue berbahan dasar modern dan tradisional,penguasaan ketrampilan anggota PKK Desa Gantiwarno dapatlebih meningkatkan rasa percaya diri dalam menyiapkan menuuntuk keluarga sehingga menu dapat bervariasi, tetapi tetapmenggunakan bahan baku yang melimpah dari Desa GantiwarnoKabupaten Karangayar. Bagi ibu-ibu anggota PKK memilikikempatan yang ingin menyalurkan hobi mereka dan untuk dapatpula meningkatkan kesejahteraan melalui usaha membuatkuliner berbahan dasar modern dan tradisional yang dapat dijualdi daerah wisata Tawangmangu ataupun Ngargoyoso. Pelatihanini diharapkan dapat menghasilkan makanan yang berkualitasdan layak untuk dijadikan ragam pilihan makanan untuk keluargamaupun alternatif menambah kegiatan produktif anggota PKKdesa Gantiwarno dengan tidak meninggalkan kekhasan daerah,sehingga masyarakat, khususnya dibantu anak muda dapat ikutmerasakan, melestarikan, memviralkan dan bangga denganmakanan khas unggulan daerahnya.
PENYULUHAN KEWIRAUSAHAANA BAGI KARANG TARUNA DI DESA PAPAHAN, KECAMATAN TASIKMADU, KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR
Authors: Suprayitno Suprayitno , Widajanti Erni
Published: July 2020

This extension activity was conducted for Karang Taruna Desa Papahan, Kec. Tasikmadu, Kab. Karanganyar. The outcomes of this activity are: cheap participants' knowledge of the concept of entrepreneurship so that they have the right knowledge; benefit participants' insights on how to start a business and choose the right type of business; benefit participants' insights about possible business failures and ways to enter and resolve business failures.This activity is carried out with the following stages: Selection of participants to the community service, namely the board and members of Karang Taruna; Submission of lecture materials, with a view to fostering an entrepreneurial spirit; Implementation of evaluation Evaluation is done by: before counseling conducted a question-answer to know each participant's initial knowledge about entrepreneurship special techniques or how to start a business. After the counseling finished the question and answer again about the same material. By comparing the results of answers that have been done, it will be known whether there is an increase in knowledge about the entrepreneurship and scope.Keywords: Counseling, entrepreneurship, management
Inovasi Produk Ukm Putri Timus Melalui Timus Frozen
Authors: Sunardi Sunardi , Sugiarti Erni Suparti, Ida Giyanti,
Published: July 2020

The activities of the Program Pengembangan Produk Daerah (PPPUD) have been carried out at Micro small business (MSB) Putri Timus, which is held at Manggung RT 03 RW 08 Cangakan Karanganyar. This PPPUD activity is made in the framework of promoting the timus as a superior product in the Karanganyar area. MSB Putri Timus produce fried timus which is a typical Karanganyar food and souvenir. The fried timus that provides MSB has a specialty that is bligo (Benincasa hispida). But the drawback of this product is not durable, only last less than 24 hours. The purpose of this activity is to carry out production through frozen timus so that durability can be marketed outside the Karanganyar region. The method used to achieve the objectives is to increase knowledge about Good Production Methods (GMP) and freezer procurement. The result of this activity is the availability of freezers and the production of timus frozen by MSB Putri Timus. The resulting frozen timus specifications are available in a plastic bag containing 12 timus. This frozen thymus has a durability of more than 30 days.
Implementasi Prosedur Penerbitan Buku Ajar Dan Modul Praktikum Di Polibatam Press
Authors: Lestari Nanik , Mayasari Mega , Santiputri Metta , Brajawidagda Uuf
Published: July 2020

Polibatam press bergerak dalam bidang usaha penerbitan buku ajar dan modul praktikum yang merupakan hasil karya dari civitas akademik Politeknik Negeri Batam. Sejak berdirinya Polibatam Press belum memiliki prosedur yang baku mengenai penerbitan buku ajar dan modul praktikum. Pembahasan mengenai prosedur ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana proses implementasi penerbitan buku ajar dan modul praktikum di Polibatam Press. Metode yang digunakan berupa analisis diskriptif, penulis mengumpulkan data yang diperoleh dari perusahaan berupa dokumen dan keterangan yang diberikan perusahaan mengenai prosedur penerbitan buku ajar dan modul praktikum, selanjutnya penulis akan menguraikan secara rinci proses penerbitan buku ajar dan modul praktikum. Hasil analisis menyimpulkan bahwa prosedur penerbitan buku ajar dan modul praktikum di Polibatam Press terdiri dari kegiatan yaitu sales order dari penulis, administrasi (Down Payment/DP), penyerahan naskah, design sampul atau re-layout, proofreading penulis, proses revisi setelah proofreading dari penulis (bila ada yg di revisi), proses proofreading akhir penulis (apabila sudah bebas koreksi, lanjut ke-), pengajuan ISBN, pendaftaran Perpusnas RI, proses cetak dummy buku dan proses cetak massal, serta penyelesaian administrasi.
Membangun Rasa Percaya Diri Remaja Putri Di Panti Asuhan Aisyiyah Kota Barat Surakarta Tahun 2019
Authors: Hartini Sri , Sri Suryanti Hera Heru
Published: July 2020

Pengabdian pada Masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk menumbuhkembangkan rasa percaya diri para remaja putri di Panti Asuhan Aisyiyah Kota Barat Surakarta. Rasa Percaya Diri diawali dengan adanya konsep diri dan akan mempengaruhi rasa harga diri seseorang. Kosep Diri adalah pandangan dan perasaan kita tentang diri kita. Persepsi tentang diri ini dapat bersifat social, psikologis dan fisis. Selanjutnya Rasa Percaya Diri adalah kepercayaan  terhadap kemampuan diri sendiri. Sedangkan Rasa Hatga Diri adalah rasa seberapa berharga diri sendiri dalam lingkungannya. Untuk itulah sangat penting membangun Rasa Percaya Diri di kalangan remaja putri Panti Aauhan Aisyiah yang secara social-ekonomi sangat bergantung kepada kedermawanan sesama manusia, agar perkembangan mereka dapat optimal dan terbebas dari rasa rendah diri (minder). Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah Penyuluhan ,Konseling Kelompok, Simulasi dan Pendampingan. Dari kegiatan tersebut dapat diperoleh informasi adanya keberanian mengemukakan pendapat tentang pemilihan studi lanjut dan kekhawatiran tentang pembeayaannya. Selanjutnya kekhawatiran tersebut dapat dihilangkan oleh para remaja putri setelah diberikan informasi adanya berbagai jenis beasiswa yang disediakan oleh universitas Slamet Riyadi dan pentingnya pe.ngembangan diri untuk menggapai cita-cita.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN LEMBAR KERJA PESERTA DIDIK BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL SURAKARTA DI KECAMATAN BANJARSARI
Authors: Prihastari Ema Butsi , Widyaningrum Ratna
Published: July 2020

Tantangan dalam menyajikan pembelajaran bermakna yang mengajarkan konsep secara terbimbing dan dapat mengevaluasi kemampuan peserta didik secara langsung serta beraneka ragamnya kearifan lokal Surakarta yang masih belum terintegrasi dengan materi pembelajaran khususnya di Sekolah Dasar menjadi alasan untuk mengadakan pengabdian ini. Tujuan yang dicapai dari program pengabdian ini pelatihan pembuatan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik Berbasis Kearifan Lokal yang dilaksanakan di kecamatan Banjarsari dapat menambah wawasan dan membantu para guru Sekolah Dasar di kecamatan Banjarsari dalam mengkontruk pengetahuan peserta didik dan mengurangi paradigma teacher centered melalui integrasi kearifan lokal Surakarta yang dikaitkan dengan materi ajar. Metode pelaksanaan yang dilakukan melalui metode pendekatan: a) partisipatif, b) penyadaran, c) pembelajaran (teori dan praktek), dan d) reflektif. Sedangkan, mekanisme pelaksanaan pengabdian meliputi: a) persiapan dan b) pelaksanaan pelatihan meliputi penyajian materi, penugasan membuat LKPD, evaluasi kegiatan,  refleksi serta penutupan kegiatan. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi dan refleksi didapatkan perubahan yang signifikan dan peningkatan dalam mengintegrasikan kearifan lokal yang berbentuk lembar kerja guna meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF TEACHER PREPARATION ON GRADE 8 STUDENTS’ SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT IN TIMSS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE
Authors: Lay Yoon Fah , Chandrasegaran A.	L.
Published: July 2020

The ultimate aim of this research was to explore the contribution of teacher preparedness or readiness (in terms of their academic background, confidence in teaching science and career satisfaction) towards the achievement in science among Malaysian and Singaporean eighth-graders. The TIMSS 2011 international assessment of student achievement at the eighth grade comprises written tests together with sets of questionnaires that gather information on the educational and social contexts for achievement in science. The TIMSS 2011 science achievement scale was used to gauge Grade 8 students’ science achievement. Confidence in Teaching Science Scale and Teacher Career Satisfaction Scale was used to explore science teachers’ confidence in teaching science and career statisfaction, respectively. Data were obtained from 5,733 Malaysian students and 5,927 Singaporean students who participated in the TIMSS 2011 study using two-stage random sample design.Higher science achievement among Singaporean eighth grade students was related to teachers having more teaching experience, being confident in science teaching, and being satisfied with careers . However, these findings were not evident in Malaysia. The findings of such a research may help science educators and policy makers to identify and nurture the strong learning prerequisites of early adolescents in different education systems.
Keywords: confidence in teaching science, career satisfaction, science achievement, TIMSS, teacher preparation
SCIENCE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE EMERGENCE OF RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SCHOOL
Authors: Burget Mirjam , Bardone Emanuele , Pedaste Margus , Saage Katrin
Published: July 2020

Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) has recently gained wider importance in the European Union (EU) as an emergent framework informing the governance of science. While a growing body of literature describing RRI and its main conceptual dimensions has appeared in the last seven years or so and in several policy documents, the European Commission has emphasized the need to promote science education in the RRI context, there is no theoretical elaboration of how RRI can be meaningfully integrated into the practice of science education. In order to address this problem, the present research aimed at inquiring into the way in which science teachers make sense of RRI in school. Data were gathered with individual semi-structured interviews from 29 science teachers working in comprehensive schools and hobby schools. Abductive content analysis combining data and conceptual dimensions of RRI was used. In the light of how the science teachers in our sample have made sense of RRI, four theoretical categories have emerged: (1) meaning making; (2) taking action; (3) exploring; and (4) inclusion. These findings have important implications for developing a theory of RRI which can be beneficial for researchers as well as teachers for meaningfully integrating RRI into science education. Keywords: abductive content analysis, responsibility as care, Responsible Research and Innovation, science education, science teacher.
ENHANCING STUDENTS’ CORRESPONDING REASONING OF COGNITIVE PERFORMANCES BY ANIMATED CONCEPT MAPPING IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Authors: Su King-Dow
Published: July 2020

The use of animated concept mapping (ACM) has been linked to an innovative learning skill when conducting students’ guidance of 4 corresponding reasoning processes in electrochemistry. This research aims to establish a new perspective with ACM cognitive reasoning to broaden students’ individual developments of problem-solving skills. It is followed by a quasi-experimental approach of pre-tests, post-tests and retention-tests designed for 274 qualified college students in Taiwan. All data collected from students’ learning performances and feedback is further analyzed by means of achievement covariance, t-tests and one-way ANOVA. Analytical results reveal that ACM facilitates learning comparisons and out-performances in two groups of students in different post-test and retention-test scores. Students’ positive feedback and learning disposition also provide the predominant advantage for participants’ successful reasoning processes. Pedagogical implications suggest that ACM learning performances result in more significant collaborative reasoning. Key words: animated concept mapping, corresponding reasoning processes, electrochemistry learning performances, problem-solving
DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE OF SCIENCE THROUGH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Yeşilpınar Uyar Melis , Demirel Tuba , Doğanay Ahmet
Published: July 2020

In the research, the purpose was to implement and evaluate an interdisciplinary curriculum that aimed at developing social sciences pre-service teachers’ understanding and knowledge about the nature of science. This research was based on case study design. In order to collect the research data, the methods of observation, interview and document analysis were used. For the analysis of the data, the inductive content analysis approach was applied. The results of the analysis demonstrated that the curriculum implemented had positive influence on the pre-service teachers’ understanding and knowledge about the nature of science. In this respect, it was found that the curriculum helped develop the participants’ lack of skills and knowledge about the subjects related to “nature of scientific models, nature of observations and values guiding scientists in their work and social lives” included in the content of nature of science. In addition, it was revealed that the pre-service teachers’ lack of readiness made the implementation process difficult. Key words: curriculum development, interdisciplinary curriculum, nature of science, teacher education.