bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Learning by Playing, Playing for Learning
Authors: Susi Yunarti  , Dian Harmaningsih  , Wijayanti
Published: November 2023

Konsep bermain adalah kesenangan masa kecil dan bagian dari aktivitas anak sudahharus diperluas bahwa bermain juga sebuah proses belajar yang penting bagi anak dalammembentuk kecerdasan dan membantu tumbuh kembang anak yang maksimal. Dunia bermainmodern banyak merancang alat permainan untuk mendorong daya kreatifitas anak sertamembantu perkembangan psikomotorik. Namun sebenarnya tujuan bermain untuk belajar danmenambah pengalaman anak dalam menyerap berbagai aspek kehidupan disekitarnya sudahdapat dipenuhi oleh berbagai bentuk permainan tradisional dan alat bantu yang digunakan untukbermain secara tradisional.Melalui kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat bersama mahasiswa Sosialisasi PermainanTradisional Pada Murid SD, SMP, dan SMA di Jakarta tanggal 3 – 8 Juli 2023. Untukmembudayakan kembali berbagai permainan tradisional seperti congklak dan bola bekel yangdimainkan dalam ruang atau bermain kelereng, tak lari, ular naga Panjang yang dimainkan diluar ruang. Untuk memberi lebih banyak lagi pilihan cara bermain yang sama menyenangkanseperti permainan modern, serta memberi pengalaman bermain yang dapat mendorong jiwakompetisi namun tetap dapat bekerjasama, menentukan strategi dan memimpin, dan jugakemampuan fisik maupun kemampuan berpikir. Dengan demikian bermain tidak lagi hanyauntuk kesenangan melainkan juga sebagai proses belajar.
Dentadra stigmatismena, a new species from Northeast India (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini)
Authors: Volynkin Anton V.
Published: November 2023

A new species of the genus Dentadra Dubatolov, Volynkin, N. Singh, Joshi & Černý, 2021, Dentadra stigmatismena sp. n. is described from Northeast India (Meghalaya). The diagnostic comparison is made with the type species of Dentadra, Dentadra flavicosta (Moore, 1878) and Zadadra khasiana (Rothschild, 1912). Adults as well as male and female genitalia of the new and similar species are illustrated.
Data to the Heterocera (Insecta, Lepidoptera) fauna of East Kazakhstan: report on a summer expedition in 2018
Authors: Knyazev Svyatoslav A. , Ivonin Vadim V.
Published: November 2023

The present paper provides the list of 210 species of Heterocera from the families Yponomeutidae, Pluteliidae, Scythrididae, Oecophoridae, Cosmopterigidae, Cossidae, Sesiidae, Zygaenidae, Pterophoridae, Tortricidae, Pyralidae, Crambidae, Drepanidae, Geometridae, Lasiocampidae, Sphingidae, Notodontidae, Erebidae, Noctuidae collected by the authors in East Kazakhstan in 2018. Dasypolia bubnovae Volynkin, 2012 and Xestia altajka Pekarsky, 2021 are reported from the territory of Kazakhstan for the first time.
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN RESPIRATORY AND POSTURAL ADAPTATIONS AND SELF-PERCEPTION OF SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH MOUTH BREATHING IN RELATION TO THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE
Authors: Araújo MTM , Uhlig SE , Marchesi LM , Duarte H , Cunha M.R.H
Published: November 2023

Objective: To investigate the respiratory and postural adaptations associated with mouth and nasal breathing and to evaluate the associations of such adaptations in mouth breathers’ self-perceived quality of life. Method: Crossectional study with mouth breathers (initial n=116 and final n=48) and nasal breathers (initial n=131 and final n=24) from elementary school, aged between 7 and 14 years. Chest expansion, using cirtometry, the breathing pattern and the use of accessory muscles, by means of clinical evaluations and photogrammetry, and flexibility tests were evaluated in both groups. Subsequently, the mouth breathers were asked to complete the quality of life questionnaire. Statistical tests: Chi-square, odds ratio, Mann-Whitney, and binomial tests were first applied followed by logistic regressions. Results: Thoracic breathing (p=0.04), using of accessory muscles (p=0.03) and reductions in flexibility (p=0.001) increased the chances of an individual being a mouth breather when compared to nasal breathers. Subsequently, using of accessory muscles decreased the chances of snoring among mouth breathers (p=0.03); the presence of shoulder asymmetry reduced the chances of experiencing quiet sleep (p=0.05) and increased the chances of coughing or being tired when playing or running (p=0.008). Finally, forward head position reduced the chances of waking up at night (p=0.04) and experiencing shortness of breath (p=0.05). Conclusions: Respiratory and postural adaptations increased the chances of individuals persisting with mouth breathing. Additionally, these adaptations could be associated with mouth breathers’ self-perceived quality of life.
Retail Indicators Forecasting and Planning
Authors: Baloian Nelson , Frez Jonathan , Pino José A. , Fuenzalida Cristóbal , Peñafiel Sergio , Panay Belisario , Zurita Gustavo , Sanson Horacio
Published: November 2023

We present a methodology to handle the problem of planning sales goals. The methodology supports the retail manager to carry out simulations to find the most plausible goals for the future. One of the novel aspects of this methodology is that the analysis is based not on current sales levels, as most previous works do, but on those in the future, making a more precise and accurate analysis of the situation. The work presents the solution for a scenario using three sales performance indicators: foot traffic, conversion rate and ticket mean value for sales, but it explains how it can be generalized to more indicators. The contribution of this work is in the first place a framework, which consists of a methodology for performing sales planning, then, an algorithm, which finds the best prediction model for a particular store, and finally, a tool, which helps sales planners to set realistic sales goals based on the predicted sales.  First we present the method to choose the best indicator prediction model for each retail store and then we present a tool which allows the retail manager estimate the improvements on the indicators in order to attain a desired sales goal level; the managers may then perform several simulations for various scenarios in a fast and efficient way. The developed tool implementing this methodology was validated by experts in the subject of administration of retail stores yielding good results.
Towards a Traceable Data Model Accommodating Bounded Uncertainty for DST Based Computation of BRCA1/2 Mutation Probability With Age
Authors: Gillner Lorenz , Auer Ekaterina
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we describe the requirements for traceable open-source data retrieval in the context of computation of BRCA1/2 mutation probabilities (mutations in two tumor-suppressor genes responsible for hereditary BReast or/and ovarian CAncer). We show how such data can be used to develop a Dempster-Shafer model for computing the probability of BRCA1/2 mutations enhanced by taking into account the actual age of a patient or a family member in an appropriate way even if it is not known exactly. The model is compared with PENN II and BOADICEA (based on undisclosed data), two established platforms for this purpose accessible online, as well as with our own previous models. A proof-of-concept implementation shows that set-based techniques are able to provide better information about mutation probabilities, simultaneously highlighting the necessity for ground truth data of high quality.
New braconid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on bark beetles in Ihtimanska Sredna Gora Mountain, Bulgaria
Authors: Belilov Sevdalin , Georgiev Georgi
Published: November 2023

In 2020, two braconid species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) were found as parasitoids of bark beetles in Pinus sylvestris plantations in Ihtimanska Sredna Gora Mt. Coeloides bostrichorum Giraud was reared from stem samples attacked by Tomicus piniperda and Tomicus minor in the region of Krushovitsa vill. (State Forestry Enterprise Elin Pelin), and Dendrosoter middendorffi (Ratzeburg) – by Ips acuminatus, Pityophthorus pityographus and Pityogenes bistridentatus in the region of Krushovitsa vill. and Golema Rakovitsa vill. (State Game Enterprise Aramliets). Coeloides bostrichorum caused 7.4% mortality of T. piniperda and T. minor, and Dendrosoter middendorffi – 5.6-12.5% of Ips acuminatus, 5.6% of P. bistridentatus, and 2.8% of I. acuminatus, P. pityographus and P. bistridentatus. In the total braconid parasitoid complex, D. middendorffi was the dominant species with a relative share of 87.5%.
Mathematical analysis and optimal control of an epidemic model with vaccination and different infectivity
Authors: Liu Lili , Wang Xi , Li Yazhi
Published: November 2023

This paper aims to explore the complex dynamics and impact of vaccinations on controlling epidemic outbreaks. An epidemic transmission model which considers vaccinations and two different infection statuses with different infectivity is developed. In terms of a dynamic analysis, we calculate the basic reproduction number and control reproduction number and discuss the stability of the disease-free equilibrium. Additionally, a numerical simulation is performed to explore the effects of vaccination rate, immune waning rate and vaccine ineffective rate on the epidemic transmission. Finally, a sensitivity analysis revealed three factors that can influence the threshold: transmission rate, vaccination rate, and the hospitalized rate. In terms of optimal control, the following three time-related control variables are introduced to reconstruct the corresponding control problem: reducing social distance, enhancing vaccination rates, and enhancing the hospitalized rates. Moreover, the characteristic expression of optimal control problem. Four different control combinations are designed, and comparative studies on control effectiveness and cost effectiveness are conducted by numerical simulations. The results showed that Strategy C (including all the three controls) is the most effective strategy to reduce the number of symptomatic infections and Strategy A (including reducing social distance and enhancing vaccination rate) is the most cost-effective among the three strategies.
Educational Inequality and Economic Growth
Authors: Yelkesen Oğuzhan , Bayar Yilmaz
Published: November 2023

Education has often been viewed as a key factor in promoting economic growth and reducing poverty. But some factors like inequalities in education may prevent developing and less developed countries from fully harnessing the benefits of education. This may further exacerbate economic, social, and cultural disparities among countries. Given this backdrop, the relationship between educational inequalities and economic growth seems to be important. Hence, the authors aim to delve into the role of educational inequalities in economic growth for Sub-Saharan African countries over the 2010-2021 period through causality analysis. These findings demonstrate a bidirectional causality between educational inequality and economic growth in 34 SSA during the assessed period. This suggests that changes in educational inequality influence economic growth and vice versa. The findings of this study can provide policymakers with insights into implementing educational policies that foster economic growth and reduce inequality in Sub-Saharan African countries.
Dark chocolate as a non-pharmacological alternative to reduce dysmenorrhea in adolescents
Authors: Ferina Ferina , Hadianti Dian Nur , Fatimah Yulia Ulfah
Published: November 2023

Dysmenorrhea, menstrual pain often experienced by women of reproductive age, including teenage girls, can cause discomfort and hinder daily activities, necessitating treatment. Chocolate contains copper, which synthesizes neurotransmitters like collagen and endorphins, serving as an analgesic and natural sedative to alleviate pain. This study aimed to assess the effect of dark chocolate on reducing dysmenorrhea in adolescents. This study employed a quasi-experimental research design and was conducted over six months at a polytechnic in Bandung. Pain intensity was measured using a standardized instrument known as the WALIDD score. A total of forty students with primary dysmenorrhea participated in the study, selected through purposive sampling, and were divided into a treatment group and a control group. The independent variables included the administration of dark chocolate, while the dependent variable was the intensity of menstrual pain in students with primary dysmenorrhea. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test. The intervention group, which received education on menstruation and dark chocolate, exhibited a significant reduction in dysmenorrhea pain as early as the second day, with a p-value of <0.001. Administering dark chocolate at a dosage of 35 mg/day from the onset of menstruation helps reduce pain from the first day of menstruation compared to standard therapy, which includes education about menstruation. Chocolate enhances mood due to its copper content, releasing endogenous morphine that inhibits pain impulses. This makes chocolate a non-pharmacological alternative for alleviating dysmenorrhea.
Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy application for physical characterization of horsehairs
Authors: Acri Giuseppe , Testagrossa Barbara , Denaro Lucia , Giudice Elisabetta , Piccione Giuseppe , Rizzo Maria , Pugliatti Pietro , Arfuso Francesca , Giannetto Claudia
Published: November 2023

Horsehairs present several common characteristics in their chemical composition and molecular structure. The present study aims to analyze the physical characteristics of horsehairs belonging to different breeds. Morphological analysis of the horsehair fibers was performed using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and molecular structural characterization using the Raman Spectroscopy (RS) technique. Horse hairs were collected from three different horse groups (group A: mixed-breed; group B: Italian saddle; group C: thoroughbred). Each group was constituted of five horses with a mean body weight of 475 ± 25 kg, aged between 12 and 15 years old. SEM images showed differences in the surface layer (cuticula) and diameter size of horsehairs referred to different breeds. The investigation conducted through RS showed differences in the S – O band, located at 1044 cm−1, where cysteic acid is one of the amino acid constituents of α-keratin; in CH2 bending mode and CH stretching, located at ~1450 cm-1 and ~2900 cm-1, respectively. These differences could be attributed to genetic predisposition or metabolism; they could represent the real differentiation among the breeds, detectable by using RS.
PENYULUHAN DAN PELATIHAN KOMUNIKASI DIGITAL DALAM DIGITAL MARKETING DI DESA SUPITURANG KECAMATAN PRONOJIWO, KABUPATEN LUMAJANG, PROPINSI JAWA TIMUR
Authors: Silk Moonlight Lady , Ratna Sari Dewi , Rochmawati Laila , Fatmawati Fatmawati , Hariyanto Didi , Puspitaningsih Ramining , Parameswari Annisarahma , Anifa Silvia Maulana
Published: November 2023

berkomunikasi dengan baik dan benar, masyarakat tidak akan bisa melakoni dan mewujudkan kehidupan yang sesuai dengan norma-norma dalam bermasyarakat. Perkembangan zaman dengan banyak digitalisasi yang menuntut pemenuhan komunikasi efektif dan efisien kini turut merubah cara berkomunikasi dalam masyarakat sehingga memunculkan istilah komunikasi digital yang memiliki perluasan arti sebagai komunikasi yang menggunakan teknologi atau alat digital, seperti media pesawat telepon, radio, televisi, surat elektronik, dan lain-lain. Tidak dapat dipungkiri bahwa teknologi dan alat-alat digital tersebut dapat memudahkan masyarakat terutama dalam berkomunikasi. Selain memudahkan dalam berkomunikasi, teknologi dan alat digital kini turut membantu kehidupan masyarakat Desa Supiturang, Kecamatan Pronojiwo, Lumajang, Jawa Timur sebagai sarana untuk mengembangkan perekonomian setempat pasca terdampak erupsi Semeru pada Desember 2021, melalui pemanfaatan ilmu pemasaran produk dalam bidang wirausaha. Pemasaran produk dalam berwirausaha dengan menggunakan teknologi dan alat digital selanjutnya disebut sebagai Digital Marketing yang menjadi tema penyuluhan dengan menampilkan beberapa narasumber ahli yang telah dilaksanakan di Desa Supiturang, Pronojiwo, Lumajang, Jawa Timur guna meningkatkan pengetahuan warga terkait efektifitas dan efisiensi komunikasi digital sebagai alat pemasaran dalam berwirausaha secara digital atau digital marketing.
PELATIHAN BAHASA INGGRIS DENGAN TEMA “ENGLISH FUN” GOES TO SEMERU UNTUK SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS NEGERI (SMAN) 1 PRONOJIWO
Authors: Maharani Sukma Meita , Rochmawati Laila , Putra Iwansyah , Fatmawati Fatmawati , Utomo Wasito , Sudrajat Sudrajat , Dwi Nastiti Paramita
Published: November 2023

Pendidikan Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) memiliki tujuan peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan siswa serta mempersiapkan mereka sebagai sumber daya manusia yang berintelektual dan berwawasan umum mendalam, oleh karena itu lulusan SMA seharusnya melanjutkan ke jenjang pendidikan selanjutnya. Pengajaran bahasa Inggris untuk sekolah dirancang untuk pengembangan pengetahuan siswa, keterampilan linguistik dan sikap positif terhadap bahasa Inggris. Kemampuan yang harus dikuasai ketika belajar bahasa Inggris: a) menyimak (listening), b) berbicara (speaking), c) membaca (reading) dan d) menulis (writing). Beberapa kompetensi itu mepunyai tingkat pengetahuan berbeda, sehingga dapat dipelajari dengan cara yang berbeda. Untuk menguasai keempat keterampilan tersebut, siswa terlebih dahulu harus menguasai komponen bahasa atau biasa disebut pembelajaran bahasa, yang terdiri dari kosakata (vocabulary), tata bahasa (grammar), dan pengucapan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat pada program studi lalu lintas udara tahun 2022 ini diarahkan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan atau skill dalam berbahasa inggris karena aspek Bahasa inggris dalam hal penyiapan memasuki pendidikan tinggi sangatlah dibutuhkan. Penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yaitu penelitian yang bertujuan penelitian terbatas, tetapi pencapaian ini memperoleh informasi sebanyak-banyaknya mengenai sasaran dari kegiatan PKM. Hasil penelitian dapat dibuktikan dengan adanya kuesioner rata-rata responden menjawab bahwa kegiatan PkM ini Sangat Baik, dapat dilihat pada presentase di atas menunjukkan 71,2 %. Dengan adanya hasil tersebut peserta pelatihan mengharapkan program pengabdian kepada masyarakat agar terus diadakan secara konsisten setiap tahunnya dan lebih banyak pelatihan yang diadakan untuk program pengabdian kepada masyarakat.
PERANCANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PADA ALAT PEMANTAU KUALITAS UDARA BERBASIS WEBSITE
Authors: Rizqi Prayogo Muhammad , Suprapto Yuyun , I.S Rifdian
Published: November 2023

The life of cadets at Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya involves a tight schedule and activities such as classroom learning and dormitory engagements that influence the surrounding air quality. The aim of this research is to provide users with information about the air quality at Aviation Polytechnic of Surabaya using Internet of Things technology. The research method employed is the 4D development method. Based on the research results, the product validation achieved a consistent score of 96.3%, with the note that it can be used with some revisions. The CO gas level indicates a value of <12, and the CO2 level shows a value of <175, ensuring that both gases remain within safe limits and do not exceed reference values. Temperature and humidity readings with the smallest differences indoors occur in the evening (0.1°C), and humidity shows the same outcome (0%). Outdoors, temperature readings with the smallest difference occur in the afternoon (0.5°C), while humidity variations are most pronounced in the morning (3.4%).
PELATIHAN PERAWATAN MESIN MOTOR BAKAR
Authors: Sakti Gunawan , Haryadi Setyo , Junipotoyo Bambang , Dwi Cahyo Bayu , Wulansari Ajeng , Suyatmo Suyatmo , Suseno Suseno , Firmansyah Khamid Rizaldi
Published: November 2023

Berdasarkan undang undang nomor 20 tahun 2003 tentang sistem pendidikan nasional dimana perguruan tinggi wajib menyelenggarakan pendidikan, penelitian dan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. UU nomor 14 tahun 2005 pasal 60 tentang kewajiban dosen melaksanakan tridharma perguruan tinggi. dan UU nomor 12 tahun 2012 tentang kewajiban melaksankan tridharma perguruan tinggi. Maka poltekbang sebagai perguruan tinggi wajib melaksanakan PKM bagi para dosen untuk masing-masing program studinya. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM ini adalah dengan memberikan pelatihan perawatan mesin motor bakar di Desa Supiturang Kecamatan Pronojiwo, Kabupaten Lumajang, Provinsi Jawa Timur, sebagai sarana untuk mengembangkan perekonomian setempat pasca terdampak erupsi Semeru pada Desember 2021, Melalui pemanfaat ilmu pelatihan perawatan motor bakar dalam bidang wirausaha. Perawatan motor bakar dalam berwirausaha yang menjadi tema penyuluhan dengan menampilkan beberapa narasumber ahli yang dilaksanakan di Desa Supiturang Kecamatan Pronojiwo, Kabupaten Lumajang, Provinsi Jawa Timur guna meningkatkan pengetahuan warga terkait efektifitas dan efisiensi perawatan mesin motor bakar dalam berwirausaha.
PELATIHAN ELEKTRONIKA DASAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN ELEKTRONIKA DASAR WARGA DESA BOJONG INDAH KECAMATAN PARUNG KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Yoga Dewantara Mochamad Faisal
Published: November 2023

Pelatihan tentang Elektronika dasar, guna meningkatkan ketrampilan, menambah wawasan dan pengetahuan tentang elektronika dasar yang duberikan kepada warga di Desa Bojong Indah, Kecamatan Parung, Kabupaten Bogor diselenggarakan dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan wawasan dan pengetahuan tentang elektronika dasar, sehingga dapat dikembangkan agar warga dapat melaksanakan perbaikan peralatan elektronika baik pada Rumah tangga maupun peralatan elektronika yang ada di sekitar. Workshop ini diikuti oleh karang taruna dan warga sekitar yang memiliki kepentingan untuk menambah wawasan dan pengetahuan tentang elektronika dasar. Dengan demikian, peserta akan memiliki keterampilan yang dapat diaplikasikan dalam perbaikan sederhana pada peralatan alat elektronika.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI MENGGUNAKAN METODE PROJECT BASED LEARNING DI SMK NURUL HIDAYAH GRESIK
Authors: Fatmawati Fatmawati , Rochmawati Laila , Ratna Sari Dewi , Silk Moonlight Lady , Anifa Silvia Maulana , Hariyanto Didi , Puspitaningsih Ramining , Chandra Yudo Pranoto Dani
Published: November 2023

Universities have a strategic role in efforts to spread science and technology in society. One thing that can be done in this effort is to carry out Community Service activities, which is one of the Tri Dharma tasks carried out by Higher Education. In order to implement the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, one of the Study Programs at the Surabaya Aviation Polytechnic, namely the D3 Aviation Communication Study Program, carried out a Community Service activity with the theme "Improving Communication Skills Using Project Based Learning Methods at SMK Nurul Hidayah Gresik on August 23 2023. Participants in this community service activity consisted of 58 students and 12 teachers. The aim of this community service activity is to find out that the communication skills of students who receive the Project Based Learning model are better than students who receive the conventional learning model. The research method used in this PKM activity is a qualitative descriptive research method with data collection techniques using documentation methods. Research through PKM activities through the training theme "Project Based Learning" received good responses and results for students at SMK Nurul Hidayah Gresik.
SISTEM PENANGKAL PETIR DI GEDUNG TELEKOMUNIKASI DAN GEDUNG PAI MATSC
Authors: Suharto Teguh Imam , Irfansyah Ade , Suprapto Yuyun
Published: November 2023

On Friday, 11 November 2022, there was damage to the radio link equipment in the HF and MSSR radio transmitter communication systems due to a lightning strike operating at the Makassar Air Traffic Service Center (MATSC) office. This lightning strike is a phenomenon that poses a threat to the operation of flight navigation services carried out by the MATSC branch of Perum LPPNPI. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the external lightning protection system that has been installed and also to determine the effectiveness of the conventional lightning protection system on the antenna tower next to the MATSC radio PAI building. This study uses quantitative research methods. Retrieval of data using the method of observation and measurement. The calculation results found that the PAI Building was included in category IV, meaning that the lightning strike hazard level is 80%. While the antenna tower has a protection level category III, which means it has a danger level of 90%. However, from the observations, only the tower antenna is provided with a conventional type of lightning rod, while the PAI Building does not have a lightning rod system. The calculation results show that the existing conventional lightning rod protection angle is around 35o with a protection radius of 16.58 m. So that with this radius, the PAI building does not fully get protection from the dangers of lightning strikes.

 

Keywords: Lightning Protection System, Antenna Tower, PAI MATSC Building
School Food Standards Compliance Pilot: Discovery and Feasibility Research
Authors: Doran Helen , Skowron Louise , Roberts Nick , Chandraharan Avindri , Evans Charlotte
Published: November 2023

Back to search Last updated: 21 November 2023 View as PDF(Opens in a new window) Print this page Area of research interest: Innovative regulator Project status: Completed Project code: FS431091 Authors: Kantar Public Conducted by: Food Standards Agency, Kantar Public, Department for Education Date published: 21 November 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.46756/sci.fsa.evh922 (Opens in a new window) The Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014 (Opens in a new window) in England (known as the ‘School Food Standards’), are mandatory for all maintained schools, including academies and free schools. There is little available evidence on how schools implement the School Food Standards. To address this, the Department for Education and the Food Standards Agency with support from the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities commissioned this research to support the School Food Standards Compliance Pilot. The purpose of this pilot was to test if Food Safety Officers could carry out a School Food Standards check to identify potential non-compliance with the School Food Standards alongside food hygiene inspections. The pilot launched in September 2022 across 18 local authorities and the FSA has published two reports on the findings: School Food Standards Compliance Pilot: Discovery Research - this report focuses on the findings of the pre-pilot phase, the ‘Discovery Phase’, that ran from June to August 2022. School Food Standards Compliance Pilot: Feasibility Research - this report focuses on the findings of the second phase of the pilot known as ‘Feasibility Study Phase 1'. Research is currently underway to explore the feasibility of an updated pilot design known as ‘Feasibility Study Phase 2.’ This report will be published in Spring 2024.
Apoyo en la educación de niñas, niños y adolescentes con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) en el estado de hidalgo a través de tecnología visual
Authors: García Víctor Manuel Zamudio , Franco Glendamira Serrano , Sustaeta Andrés Solares
Published: November 2023

Actualmente los múltiples roles que tiene la educación dentro de la sociedad, no han logrado incluirse completamente en la población con el Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA), no obstante, sigue existiendo en algunos lugares la exclusión-segregación y el rechazo ante esta población, por lo cual se generan prácticas educativas negativas que afectan notablemente a los niños y jóvenes con ésta discapacidad.  En Hidalgo aún resulta carente la promoción de la inclusión de la educación especial, los planes y programas pertenecientes a los 2 grupos más necesitados dentro de este ámbito educativo; los docentes especializados del Centro de Atención Múltiple (CAM) y los pertenecientes a la Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo a la Educación Regular (USAER) presentan amplia escasez o en algunas ocasiones falta de material educativo y a la par la poca atención de docentes o padres de familia hace que el sesgo educativo de los alumnos con discapacidad en comparación con los alumnos de educación regular sea remarcable, poniéndolos en desventaja no solo en los contenidos regulares, si no en las oportunidades de desarrollo indispensables para la vida. El propósito de ésta investigación radica en la búsqueda de la utilización de tecnología visual como herramienta de apoyo para los estudiantes con TEA, ofreciendo el acercamiento a la tecnología; ya que se pretende ayudar a los estudiantes a mejorar no solo su proceso de aprendizaje sino también su calidad de vida, ofreciéndoles con el acceso a ésta tecnología una inclusión real para ellos, esta población se ha visto restringida por la complejidad que conlleva la utilización de ésta tecnología.
Alzheimer’s- and Multiple Sclerosis-Like Features on Key Brain Centres of Wistar Rats Exposed to Cypermethrin and Dichlorvos
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Nigeria, Ezejindu Damian , Udodi Princewill ,   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Nigeria
Published: November 2023

Insecticides are suspected environmental factors in the aetiology of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis diseases. Several studies have reported long-term exposure to insecticides in the development of plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and demyelination. However, there is no literature on the impact of short-term combined insecticide exposure on specific neurological conditions. This investigation assessed the role of short-term exposure to the mixture of cypermethrin and dichlorvos on Alzheimer’s- and multiple sclerosis-like features. Thirty-two male adult Wistar rats were divided into four groups: the control group was exposed to normal atmospheric air, and the test groups were exposed to a combined cypermethrin and dichlorvos at 2, 3, and 4 h/day [LC50 of 5 mm-1 (4.4 ppm) of dichlorvos and 10 mm-1 (8.7 ppm) of cypermethrin] for four weeks. In the last three days of exposure, neurobehavioural tests were conducted. Twenty-four hours after the last exposure, the animals were anesthetized using chloroform vapour. The brains were harvested by making an occipitofrontal incision for biochemical and histological assessment. The fixation was done in 10% neutral buffered formalin for 48 h following the brain mapping to isolate the brain tissue of interest. The insecticide-exposed rats showed significant (p<=0.05) progressive behavioural deficits and oxidative stress when compared to the control group. Neurofibrillary tangles, senile plaques, and demyelination of the neurons were observed in the brains of the insecticide-exposed rats. This study indicates that the mixture of cypermethrin and dichlorvos can induce the development of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis within a short time
Pancreatic cancer; Pathogenic mutation of the BRCA1 gene
Authors: Barragan Jesus Diego Lares , Gonzalez Alejandra Soriano , Fonseca Efrain Garcia , Robles Karla Maria Ramirez , Ochoa Carlos Francisco Gomez
Published: November 2023

Pancreatic cancer, although rare, ranks seventh in terms of cancer-related mortality, with a low five-year survival rate after diagnosis. Globally, it accounts for approximately 1.6-1.2% of cancer cases. In Mexico, it is also a significant cause of mortality, ranking sixth or seventh. This type of cancer tends to occur more frequently in individuals over the age of 71, but there has been a marked increase in its incidence among younger patients. One of the most common risk factors is a family history of the disease, and a close relationship has often been noted between pancreatic cancer and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus. The primary objective of this study is to understand pancreatic cancer prevention in patients carrying the pathogenic mutation of the BRCA1 gene and explore innovative therapies. Both the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes have been associated with various cancer types, such as breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer. In the case of the latter, it is believed that these genes may contribute to cancer by causing DNA damage. The diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is based on imaging studies and biopsies. Furthermore, various treatment options are examined, including neoadjuvant therapies and potential therapeutic approaches.
The School Management and Teaching Performance in Selected University in China: Basis for Enhanced Professional Development Program
Authors:   Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines, Hang Lyu
Published: November 2023

The study explored the school management and teaching performance of teachers in a specific educational setting. It involved 239 teachers from a Mechanical Electrical Polytechnic University in China. The result showed a weak negative correlation between teacher assessment of school management and teaching performance. Therefore, the correlation coefficient also showed that the relationship between assessment of school management and teaching performance is not the same, suggesting that as assessment increases, it may decrease. This research provides valuable insights into the education sector's challenges and opportunities.
The School Climate and Students Level of Motivation to Learn in One of the Selected Schools in Guangdong Province
Authors:   Emilio Aguinaldo College, Manila, Philippines, Jiali Guo
Published: November 2023

This descriptive-correlational study aimed to examine the satisfaction of school climate and motivation towards online learning at a university in Huizhou, China. The study used random sampling with a 5% margin of error and included 174 students out of the total 318 students. The researcher used two instruments: a researcher-made instrument on safety, teaching and learning, institutional environment, and interpersonal relations, and a modified research instrument by Cabansag et al. (2020) on students' motivation towards online learning. The study found a weak negative correlation between student satisfaction with school climate and motivation towards online learning (R-value = -0.08, correlation coefficient = 0.06). This suggests that as the other variable increases, the other variable decreases. The relationship between satisfaction with school climate and motivation towards online learning is not the same when correlated, indicating a different assessment process.
The Relationship of Business Strategy and MSMEs Performance: Innovation and Accounting Information System as Mediating Variables
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Malang-Indonesia, Trisnawati Novi , Anugrahani Inanda Shinta ,   Faculty of Vocational, Universitas Negeri Malang-Indonesia
Published: November 2023

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in the national economic growth. This has made the performance of MSMEs a concern for many parties, including the government, which necessitates efforts to continuously maintain and enhance their performance. The performance of MSMEs is greatly determined by how they design, implement, and manage their business strategies. Designing appropriate business strategies can provide support for MSMEs in achieving superior and sustainable performance over the long term. Business strategies that focus on growth and competitive advantage often require innovation in their implementation. To help identify the necessary resources in the implementation of business strategies, Accounting Information Systems (AIS) are also required. The objective of this research is to test the relationship between business strategies and the performance of micro-enterprises through innovation and AIS in MSMEs. The research population consists of MSMEs in the food and beverage sector in the city of Malang. The data analysis tool used is Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).
A STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EFFICACY OF TEACHER’S ERROR FEEDBACK ON IMPROVING WRITING ACCURACY AMONG ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS AND NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Authors: Khurana Ms. Romy , puri Dr. shaifali Rachna
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of teachers' error feedback on improving writing accuracy among English language students and non-English language students. Since writing is a major focus in teaching any English language course, thus English language teachers hope to help students write better. A key issue of interest to both researchers and teachers in second language writing is how teacher’s correct student’s writing. Corrective feedback is highly effective means for improving learner’s acquisition process because it helps learners to match their written work with target language models and thus increase their attention to structures that have not been acquired earlier and eventually it can be the beginning of learning process. Research finding indicate that students favor error feedback from teachers because they believe that they will get benefit from it.
STUDY ON PREVENTION PRACTICES OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS
Authors: Asha Dr. Asha K.V
Published: November 2023

Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is more prevalent among adolescent girls and is the fourth main reason for outpatient visit among this group.
Antimicrobial Sensitivity Pattern Analysis of Bacterial Species Isolated from Urine Samples
Authors:   SSB Central Hospital and Research Centre , Faridabad-Haryana, India, Singh Sony
Published: November 2023

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a significant global health issue. In order to apply efficient control measures to stop the rapid spread of drug resistance, it is vital to comprehend the sensitivity pattern of antibiotics in various types of therapeutically relevant samples.
Manajemen Anestesi Seksio Sesarea pada Ibu Hamil dengan Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Authors: Hartono Pinter , Rahardjo Sri
Published: November 2023

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) merupakan kegawatan obstetrik yang fatal akibat kegagalan hati yang ditandai dengan akumulasi lemak mikrovaskuler dalam hepatosit. Diagonis ditegakkan berdasarkan kriteria Swansea. Gejala umum yang terjadi pada AFLP berupa disfungsi hati yang berat dan cepat, disseminnated intravascular coagulopathy, hipoglikemia dan ensefalopati. Wanita 24 tahun, G1P0A0 31 minggu dengan AFLP dan hipoglikemia. Gejala muntah muntah empat hari, penurunan kesadaran tiga hari. Klinis apatis, sklera ikterik, dan anemia. Hasil laboratorium menunjukkan fungsi hati abnormal dan kadar glukosa darah rendah. Pemeriksaan ultrasonografi dan kardiotokografi menunjukkan stres janin. Pasien ASA III menjalani operasi seksio mendesak di bawah anestesi umum. Penatalaksanaan AFLP bersifat suportif. Pemilihan teknik anestesi perlu dipertimbangkan ada tidaknya koagulopati serta komplikasi lainya. Pada pasien ini dipilih menggunakan general anesthesia karena terdapat koagulopati dan penurunan kesadaran. Pascaoperasi pasien dirawat di ICU dilakukan terapi suportif berupa norepinefrin, dextrose, fresh frozen plasma/FFP, Continous Renal Replacement Therapy/CRRT, lactulosa, vitamin K, albumin untuk komplikasi yang terjadi. Pasien meninggal di hari perawatan ke-7. Kegagalan hati pada AFLP dan pengobatan yang didapat pasien dapat menyebabkan terjadinya komplikasi metabolik. Pada pasien ditemukan asidosis metabolik, peningkatan laktat dan hipoglikemia refracter. Terapi pengganti ginjal (renal replacement therapy /RRT) mungkin diperlukan, pada pasien ini telah dikerjakan CRRT, namun hasil yang didapat tidak begitu memuaskan.
Anestesi Epidural pada Pasien dengan Sindrom Eisenmenger yang Menjalani Seksio Sesarea
Authors: Ramadhani Tito Ramadhani , Purwoko Purwoko , Kuntoadi Danang
Published: November 2023

Perubahan pada sistem kardiovaskuler yang terjadi selama kehamilan yaitu peningkatan volume intravaskuler dan perubahan hematologi, peningkatan cardiac output, penurunan resistensi vaskuler, dan adanya supine hypotension syndrome (SHS) akibat aortocaval syndrome. Sindrom Eisenmenger merupakan kondisi patofisiologik kompleks yang meliputi: sianosis klinis, shunting pada ruang jantung (atrial septal defect/ASD, ventricular septal defect/VSD atau aorticopulmonalanomaly) dan hipertensi pulmonal akibat elevasi irreversibel dari PVR. Peningkatan progresif dalam volume plasma menambah beban ventrikel kanan sehingga mempresipitasi terjadinya gagal jantung kanan, asidosis dan hiperkarbia yang dapat meningkatkan PVR. Peningkatan cardiac output dan aliran darah pulmonal akibat kehamilan menyebabkan hipertensi pulmonal memberat. Kebutuhan oksigen pada kehamilan meningkat, hal ini dapat mengancam terjadinya hipoksemia yang berefek pada maternal dan fetal. Manajemen anestesi pada Sindrom Eisenmenger seringkali menemui kesulitan. Salah satu aspek penting adalah menjaga keseimbangan antara tekanan systemic vascular resistance (SVR) dan PVR dan menghindari perubahan hemodinamik yang dapat memperburuk hipoksemia melalui peningkatan shunt kanan ke kiri. Anestesia umum dapat mengeksaserbasi shunt kanan ke kiri dan memperburuk sianosis melalui beberapa mekanisme. Anestesia regional dan epidural direkomendasikan penggunaannya pada Sindrom Eisenmenger. Perubahan hemodinamik dan respirasi biasanya minimal dengan anestesia epidural yang dimanajemen dengan baik. Tujuan monitoring perioperatif, intraoperatif dan postoperatif adalah untuk mendeteksi secara dini perubahan mendadak pada hemodinamik sehingga dapat diberikan penanganan segera untuk mencegah komplikasi pada Sindrom Eisenmenger
Cardiovascular Effects of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids in Dietary Supplements
Authors: Van der Bijl P. , Van der Bijl (Jr) P.
Published: November 2023

Dietary supplements are regularly consumed by more than 70 % of the US population, as well as by competitive and non-competitive athletes. Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are frequently found in dietary supplements, and have the potential for multi-organ toxicity, including significant effects on the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular toxicities of AAS include coronary artery effects, e.g. spasm, thrombosis and plaque rupture, leading to acute coronary syndromes and myocardial infarctions, as well as direct myocardial toxicity, causing left ventricular hypertrophy, fibrosis and dysfunction. Coronary and myocardial effects converge towards a common final pathway, causing heart failure, life-threatening arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. The unregulated nature of AAS in dietary supplements has many ramifications. Both coaches and athletes should be aware that testing positive for a prohibited substance (including AAS) constitutes a potential doping violation. We advocate for improved education of the public at large regarding the potential for AAS to be included in dietary supplements, as well as its regulation by the appropriate authorities.
The severity and dynamics of changes in the serum concentration of biochemical markers of muscle tissue damage in an experienced ultramarathon runner after overcoming a distance of 165 km against the background of continuing physical activity
Authors: Bezuglov E. N. , Shoshorina M. S. , Talibov O. B.
Published: November 2023

Purpose: to determine the severity and dynamics of changes in the concentration of biochemical markers of muscle tissue damage in the blood serum of an experienced ultramarathon runner after overcoming a distance of 165 kilometers.

Materials and methods: measurement of serum concentrations of markers of muscle tissue damage (aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase MB (CK-MB), myoglobin) in serum before and 16 and 144 hours after ultramarathon in an experienced runner (age 36, height 186 cm, weight 76 kg, body mass index 21.96).

Results: 16 hours after the end of the race, extremely high levels of AST, ALT, CK, CK-MB and myoglobin were observed, the combination of which indicates severe rhabdomyolysis. After 144 hours, a decrease in the level of all markers of muscle tissue damage, including myoglobin, was noted, however, they continued to remain significantly higher than the reference values. At the same time, the athlete did not have any significant pathological symptoms, and he continued to train in the recovery mode.

Conclusion: ultramarathon races lead to significant muscle damage, which can lead to rhabdomyolysis. Its severity may not correlate with any significant clinical manifestations.
Achilles tendon rupture prevention in physical activity and sports: predisposition factors
Authors: Nikolenko V. N. , Sankova M. V. , Khegai A. D. , Oganesyan M. V. , Rizaeva N. A. , Sankov A. V. , Gridin L. A.
Published: November 2023

Objective: to summarize all clinically significant factors determining the Achilles tendon predisposition to rupture.

Materials and methods: the basis of this scientific-analytical review was the analysis of data from the electronic portals PubMed-NCBI, Google Academy, and “Scientific electronic e-Library.ru”.

Results: the presented literature review indicates that injuries and ruptures of the Achilles tendon can be provoked by numerous factors, among which genetic predisposition, individual anatomico-morphological features of the tendon complex structure, initial connective tissue failure, pathological changes in the Achilles tendon structure itself, foot and ankle deformities are of great importance. Men are more susceptible to this injury. Tendon injuries are most common either in 30–40 years, or in the period from 60 to 80 years. Professional athletes and people who lead sedentary lifestyles and do not exercise properly are at risk of Achilles tendon ruptures. Concomitant metabolic disorders and use of some medications also play an important role in the predisposition to this injury. Local corticosteroid injections pose a particular tendon rupture risk. The combination of several established factors significantly increases the likelihood of this emergency.

Conclusions: early detection of predisposition to Achilles tendon rupture will allow timely development of effective measures for its prevention in physical training and sports.
Comfort level of green areas in public spaces in Guayaquil
Authors: Campoverde Laura , Pazmiño Maria Fernanda , Chevez Franco Gabriel Andrés , Vidal Pizarro Katherine Cumanda , Rivadeneira Apolo Priscila Alexandra
Published: November 2023

Green spaces in urban areas generally have a positive impact on the physical and mental well-being of residents, as well as providing ecological benefits, such as improving air and water quality. Green areas in public spaces can contribute to the overall comfort level of an urban environment that requires shade, reduce heat island effects, and improve air quality. They can also provide a sense of calm and relaxation and can serve as a gathering place for community members. Studies have also shown that access to green spaces can have a positive effect on mental health and can reduce stress levels. However, the comfort level of a specific green area in a public space de-pends on quality and comfort indicators. Microclimatic conditions and hu-man thermal comfort and demonstrate how the presence and quality of green spaces can affect the urban heat island effect and mitigate the impacts of high temperatures in urban areas. In the present study, the quality, and com-fort indicators such as accessibility, design, maintenance, and biodiversity of the existing green areas will be determined in samples taken in public spaces in the south, center and north of the city of Guayaquil as a comparative study for Improvements in street furniture and new selections of plant species were established. The objective of this study is to reduce the effect of heat islands and generate an increase in the urban green index of Guayaquil. The qualitative methodology is applied by applying the AHP-TOPSIS decision-making method to determine design strategies and guidelines for green areas in public spaces. The study concludes that the application of these indicators to green spaces have a positive impact on thermal and spatial comfort and can reduce the urban heat island effect and improve the habitability of public spaces.