bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Synthesis and Characterization of 4-Nitropheny Maleimide and Copolymerized with Acrylonitrile and Acrylamide
Authors: Meena Suresh Kumar , Singh Sanjeet
Published: January 2023

Abstract: In this article we are prepared heat resistant polymer containing N-(4-Nitro phenyl) maleimide (PNPMI) and Acrylonitile copolymerization under the identical conditions in DMF and THF solvent. The characteristics of the copolymer were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gelpermeation chromatography, and elemental analysis. The thermal stability and degradation mechanism of the copolymer were investigated by Thermogravemetric analysis. Free radical initiator using as an AIBN and BPO in Polymerization reaction , Percentage yield and different solvent system applied and calculated percentage yield. Percentage nitrogen, carbon, and hydrogen content calculate in polymers. The radical polymerization find out by the Polydispersity index. Shape of the polymer in given solution were determined by using range in between according to PDI index. Polymerization process observed by the Polydispersity index. Intrinsic viscosity determined by the using Ubbehold viscometer .Excellent composition structure and Solubility of the Homopolymer and copolymer were determined in different solvent.
Cancer Research Trends in Traditional Korean Medical Journals since 2000 - Topic Modeling Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation and Keyword Network Analysis
Authors: Bae Kyeore
Published: January 2023

Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze cancer research trends in traditional Korean medical journals indexed in the Korea Citation Index since 2000.Methods: Cancer research papers published in traditional Korean medical journals were searched in databases from inception to October 2022. The numbers of publications by journal and by year were descriptively assessed. After natural language processing, topic modeling (based on Latent Dirichlet allocation) and keyword network analysis were conducted.Results: This research trend analysis involved 1,265 papers. Six topics were identified by topic modeling: case reports on symptom management, literature reviews, experiments on apoptosis, herbal extract treatments of breast carcinoma cell lines, anti-proliferative effects of herbal extracts, and anti-tumor effects. Keyword network analysis found that the effects of herbal medicine were assessed in clinical and experimental studies, while acupuncture was mainly mentioned in clinical reports.Conclusions: Cancer research papers in traditional Korean medical journals have contributed to evidence-based medicine. Further experimental studies are needed to elucidate the effects of on different hallmarks of cancer. Rigorous clinical studies are needed to support clinical guidelines.
Study of the Effect and Underlying Mechanism of Clove Extract on Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis in Rats
Authors: Lee Jin A , Kim Min Ju , Seo Seong-Wook , Shin Mi-Rae
Published: January 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the efficacy and underlying mechanism of cloves as an osteoarthritis (OA) treatment in a monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced rat OA model. Osteoarthritis (OA) is nowadays one of the most prevalent degenerative joint diseases.Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats treated with MIA (50 μL; 80 mg/mL) were used as in vivo OA models. Cloves (100 and 200 mg/kg b.w.) were administered orally once daily for 2 weeks from 7 days after MIA injection. Changes in hindpaw weight distribution (HWD) were measured as a joint discomfort index. Activation markers related to inflammatory responses and cartilage degeneration in the right knee joints were evaluated by serum analysis and western blotting.Results: HWD decreased in the MIA control group but showed a dose-dependent elevation after clove treatment. Clove treatment inhibited inflammatory factors by PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathways, while also activating antioxidant factors through Sirt1/AMPK signaling pathways. Clove treatment also suppressed matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) overexpression and significantly increased the levels of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs).Conclusions: Treatment with cloves effectively reversed MIA-induced effects. Therefore, clove treatment could have the potential to protect against or treat OA.
Administration of Yijung-tang, Pyeongwi-san, and Shihosogan-tang for Standardization of Korean Medicine Pattern Identification for Functional Dyspepsia: A Study Protocol of a Randomized, Assessor-blind, 3-Arm, Parallel, Open-label, Multicenter Clinical Trial
Authors: Cho Min-Jin , Lee Boram , Choi Young-Eun , Kwon Ojin , Lim Mi Young , Ko Seok-Jae , Kim So-yeon , Kim Yongjoo , Nam Donghyun , Choi Dong-Jun , Lee Jun-Hwan , Park Jae-Woo , Kim Hojun
Published: January 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness and safety of frequently used clinical herbal medicines (Yijung-tang [Lizhong-tang, LJT], Pyeongwi-san [Pingwei-san, PWS], and Shihosogan-tang [Chaihu Shugan-tang, SST]) in patients with functional dyspepsia (FD) when administered according to herbal medicine and Korean medicine pattern identification. The results of this study will be used to standardize the diagnostic instrument used in Korean medicine and to investigate biomarkers of Korean medicine pattern identification.Methods: This study will be a randomized, assessor-blind, 3-arm, parallel, open-label, multi-center clinical trial. A total of 300 FD participants will be recruited from 3 Korean medical hospitals and assigned to the LJT (n=100), PWS (n=100), and SST (n=100) groups according to FD pattern identification. The patients will take the medication for 8 weeks, 3 times a day, before or between meals. The primary outcome will be total dyspepsia symptom (TDS) and the secondary outcomes will be adequate relief (AR) for dyspepsia, overall treatment effect (OTE), visual analogue scale (VAS), functional dyspepsia-related quality of life (FD-QoL), gastrointestinal symptom score (GIS), and pattern identification questionnaires. For the exploratory outcomes, we will analyze blood and fecal metabolome profiles, microbiota from fecal and saliva samples, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), and results of Korean medicine diagnosis device measurements (heart rate variability, and tongue, pulse, and abdominal diagnosis).Conclusions: The results of this study will prove objectivity for Korean medicine pattern identifications, and the effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines for the population with FD.
A Case Study of a Patient Who Discontinued Diuretics due to Hyponatremia and Was Treated with Korean Medicine for Ascites
Authors: Bae In-hu , Kim Geun Young , Jeong Seong Hoon , Cho Ki-Ho , Moon Sang-Kwan , Jung Woo-Sang , Kwon Seungwon
Published: January 2023

Objectives: This study examined a case of an 80-year-old woman with extensive ascites and hypervolemic hyponatremia due to decompensated liver cirrhosis.Methods: The patient was first treated with a diuretic to treat her ascites. However, during hospitalization, she developed hypervolemic hyponatremia due to liver cirrhosis. Therefore, we discontinued the diuretic and treated her with Korean herbal medicine (Insamyangyoung-tang with Oryeong-san). We measured her abdominal circumference, followed by radiography, to evaluate the effect of Korean herbal medicine.Result: We treated the patient only with Korean medicine and without diuretics, and her ascites was successfully reduced. No recurrence was observed.Conclusion: Korean herbal medicine can be used as an adjuvant therapy for patients with ascites and hyponatremia.
A Case of Korean Medicine Treatment for a Patient with Acute Bacterial Prostatitis Who Did Not Improve with Antibiotics
Authors: Kim Eun-ji , Bae Hye-ri , Lee Nam-hun
Published: January 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the clinical effects of pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, and ohrimsan on prostatitis that was not improved by antibiotics.Methods: The patient underwent So-Yeom pharmacopuncture injection, acupuncture, and ohrimsan. A numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to obtain a sense of residual urine and the National Institute of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) was used to evaluate the treatment effects.Results: NRS for the sense of residual urine decreased from 70 before treatment to 0 after treatment. The NIH-CPSI was 19 on the first day of admission and decreased to 8 on the day of discharge. No side effects were observed after treatment.Conclusions: The traditional Korean medicine of pharmacopuncture, acupuncture, and ohrimsan is effective for treating prostatitis that is not improved by antibiotics.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome-like Neurological Symptoms after COVID-19 Vaccination Treated with Traditional Korean Medicine: A Case Report
Authors: Oh Hyeon-muk , Son Chang-gue
Published: January 2023

Objective: To report a clinical case of Guillain-Barré syndrome-like neurological symptoms, including limb weakness, phantosmia, and nausea/vomiting after COVID-19 vaccination (AstraZeneca) that was improved by traditional Korean medicine (TKM) treatment.Methods: A 73-year-old male complained of extreme limb weakness, severe phantosmia, and nausea/vomiting after COVID-19 vaccination. No abnormalities had appeared in various radiological and laboratory tests, but the symptoms had continued to worsen for three months before visiting our clinic.Results: The patient was diagnosed with neurological complications suspicious of Guillain-Barré syndrome after COVID-19 vaccination. The patient was treated with acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal drugs (Banhabakchulchunma-tang), and nasal inhalation therapy with Aquilariae Lignum. Three weeks after Korean medicine treatment, his neurological symptoms had improved. Nausea/vomiting and phantosmia continued to show improvement, and muscle strength was gradually recovered in both lower limbs.Conclusion: Traditional Korean medicine could be a choice for the treatment of neurological complications after COVID-19 vaccination.
A Case Report of Oculomotor Palsy Associated with Stent-Assisted Coil Embolization of Cerebral Aneurysm
Authors: Kim Min-hwa , Heo Gi-yoon , Kang Hee-kyung , Nam I-rang , Kim Mariah , Lee In , Kwon Jung-nam , Kim So-yeon , Yun Young-ju , Choi Jun-yong , Han Chang-woo , Park So-jung , Hong Jin-woo
Published: January 2023

Posterior communicating artery aneurysms (PcomAAs) are the second most common type of aneurysm. Large cerebral aneurysms show various neurological symptoms, especially oculomotor nerve palsy (ONP), due to PcomAAs. Recent research has shown that stent-assisted coil embolization has many side effects. We report the effectiveness of Korean medicine in the treatment of ONP due to PcomAAs after stent-assisted coil embolization. A patient with ptosis and limitation of eye movement was treated with Korean medicine, including herbal medicine (Samlyeongbaegchul-san-byeonbang [參苓白朮散變方] and Uwhangchungsim-won [牛黃淸心元]), acupuncture, electroacupuncture, cupping, and moxibustion. Clinical symptoms were observed by images of the inter-palpebral fissure and eyeball movement. After the treatment, the inter-palpebral fissure and eyeball movement were noticeably improved. These findings suggest that treatment with Korean medicine can be an effective option for the treatment of ONP due to PcomAAs after stent-assisted coil embolization.
The Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Hemorrhagic Transformation after Interventional Reperfusion Therapy of an Anterior Circulation Infarction in a Patient with Hemiplegia and Conscious and Cognitive Disorders: A Case Report
Authors: Kim Chae-eun , Kang Ji-hyeon , Kim Seo-hyun , Kim Jun-seok , Baek Kyung-min
Published: January 2023

Objectives: The study investigated the effect of Korean medicine treatment on a hemiplegic patient with conscious and cognitive disorders due to hemorrhagic transformation after interventional reperfusion therapy of anterior circulation infarction.Case presentation: The patient was treated with acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal medicine in combination with Western medicine and physical therapy. The effects on clinical symptoms were evaluated using the Manual Muscle Test (MMT), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Korean Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE), Korean Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (Korean Nu-DESC), and Modified Bathel Index (MBI). After the treatment, the MMT grade increased from Gr.0-1 to Gr.0-3, the GCS score increased from 10 to 15, the K-MMSE score increased from 8 to 15, the Korean Nu-DESC score decreased from 3 to 1, night delirium disappeared, and the MBI score increased from 13 to 26.Conclusions: Complex Korean medicine treatments were effective for improving the clinical symptoms of hemorrhagic transformation after interventional reperfusion therapy for anterior circulation infarction in a patient with hemiplegia and conscious and cognitive disorders. However, further studies are needed.
A Case Report of Acute Primary Pontine Hemorrhage with One-and-a-Half Syndrome, Vertigo, and Paresthesia Treated with Eastern-Western Integrative Medicine
Authors: Chun Se-eun , Lee Ji-eun , Jeon Min-gyeol , Shin Yong-jeen , Shin Sun-ho
Published: January 2023

Background: The purpose of this study was to report the improvement of a patient with one-and-a-half syndrome, vertigo, and paresthesia caused by acute primary pontine hemorrhage (PPH) after a combination treatment of traditional Korean and Western medicine.Case report: A 51-year-old female with one-and-a-half syndrome, vertigo, and paresthesia after PPH was treated with Korean medicine, including herbal medication, acupuncture, and moxibustion, and Western medicine, including medication and rehabilitation therapy during hospitalization. Her progress was evaluated by checking for changes in symptoms with the extraocular muscle (EOM) function test, numeral rating scale (NRS), and follow-up brain computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After 41 days of treatment, the EOM movement was improved, leaving limited abduction of the left eye. The NRS scores for vertigo and paresthesia decreased from 10 to 5 and from 10 to 3, respectively. Improvement was noted in hematoma in MRI, but a new ischemic lesion was also discovered.Conclusion: This case reports the clinical course of one-and-a-half syndrome and suggests that a combined therapy of traditional Korean and Western medicine can be useful for PPH patients with one-and-a-half syndrome, vertigo, and paresthesia. However, studies of larger populations are required.
A Case Study of Korean Medical Treatment for Epigastric Pain and Insomnia after Gastrectomy
Authors: Lee Ji-yoon , Jo On-you , Park Sang-min , Choi Sae-rom , Shin Jae-wook , Baek Jee-hoon
Published: January 2023

Objective: The purpose of this case study was to report the effects of Korean medicine treatment on a patient diagnosed with postgastrectomy syndrome (PGS).Methods: The patient was treated with herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion in combination with Western medicine for 3 months.Results: Though abdominal tenderness was maintained at a similar level, other clinical symptoms (epigastric pain, globus pharyngis, and epigastric pain) were improved after Korean medicine treatment.Conclusions: These results suggest that the need to promote practical research on PGS, should receive greater attention in the Korean medical community.
OS DESAFIOS PARA TORNAR UMA EMPRESA SUSTENTÁVEL: CASO PARA ENSINO
Authors: Pereira Nunes Moema , Fagundes Camila , Haubert Bruna , Schreiber Dusan
Published: January 2023

O presente caso de ensino apresenta a empresa Alpha, subsidiária de um grupo multinacional de celulose localizado no Brasil. O caso de ensino retrata o momento em que um grupo de universitários faz uma visita à empresa. Durante a visita, os gestores da empresa apresentam as ações que a empresa tem desenvolvido localmente para garantir a sustentabilidade, bem como para atender às exigências internacionais, visto que 90% de sua produção é destinada ao mercado externo. Durante a visita, os alunos questionam aos gestores sobre as ações desenvolvidas pela empresa. O caso apresenta como questão central as dificuldades para garantir a manutenção da sustentabilidade. A partir deste contexto se propõe uma discussão para identificar essas dificuldades e possíveis estratégias de soluções. É facultada a recomendação da utilização deste caso de ensino em cursos que abordem sustentabilidade e gestão ambiental no contexto internacional.
Technological capabilities assessment by using Technometrics models in routine maintenance of commuter trains to increase service performance
Authors: Sukma Franka Hendra , Handayani Estiningsih Tri , Supriyono Supriyono
Published: January 2023

Based on data on routine maintenance records for Indonesian Commuter Trains from 2015 - 2017, it is known that the number of realized train availability levels is still below the company’s standards and targets. In addition, there is a potential risk of a backlog or train queues that are not handled properly in overhaul maintenance which is increasing yearly. The main objective of this research is to measure the technological capability of the routine maintenance of the Indonesian Commuter Train which is located at Dipo Depok. The method used in this paper is the Technometrics model approach which will produce a Technology Contribution Coefficient (TCC) value. The method describes the level of technology applied by routine maintenance of TCC obtained by identifying and assessing the technological components of Technoware (tool facilities), Humanware (HR), Infoware (information), and Orgaware (organization) involved in the routine maintenance operation process of commuter trains by measuring the Degree of Sophistication, State of the Art (SOTA) and Contribution Assessment, as well as the intensity of the contribution of technology components using an Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The results of this study identified 11 operating processes in maintenance activities. The SOTA values are T = 0.3857, H = 0.7750, I = 0.7111 and O = 0.633, with the contribution value being 0.4190, 0.6059, 0.5667 and 0.5862, and the contribution intensity is 0.301, 0.438, 0.132 and 0.030. Therefore, the TCC value for routine maintenance of Indonesian Commuter Trains with a value of 0.5 (TCC 0.3 ≤ TCC≤ 0.5) is categorized as low. With these results, the priority order of technology component development is humanware, technology, orgaware and infoware.
Dual-band frequency reconfigurable 5G microstrip antenna
Authors: Rahayu Yusnita , Pradana Yoga Bayu , Yamada Yoshihide
Published: January 2023

Microstrip Antenna is widely developed and used in modern telecommunications equipment because of its advantages. Microstrip antenna is also used in 5G development which is expected to increase communication capacity and also be able to provide very large data rates. The frequency used in 5G is 28, 38, and 78 GHz. However, the 5G network with high frequency has a weakness: transmitted waves are vulnerable to weather because of their dense waveform. Therefore, the multiband is used to support different frequencies in one antenna. Furthermore, antenna reconfiguration is used to set the antenna to work on a different frequency and adjust different radiation patterns depending on the needs without changing the form of the antenna. This paper proposes the dual-band frequency reconfigurable antenna with RT Duroid 5880 as its substrate using PIN diodes placed between the main patch and secondary patch element and simulated on CST software for 28 GHz and 38 GHz with two conditions, ON and OFF. Both simulated and measured results show that the antenna can work well as intended. During the OFF condition, the antenna only works at 38 GHz, while in the ON condition, the antenna works at 28 GHz and 38 GHz, respectively.
Key success factors analysis for improving cost performance of green retrofit infrastructure on the jetty project
Authors: Iswidyantara Ato Muhan , Husin Albert Eddy
Published: January 2023

Several rating definitions must be met following the envision's system. The envisioned system aims to develop the green building concept in the existing jetty building. These definitions are quality of life, leadership, resource allocation, nature, climate, and resilience. This sustainability is needed to initiate changes in the planning, design, and provision of sustainable infrastructure together with the company. This also applies to implementing long-term infrastructure investments that are more cost-effective, resource-efficient, and adaptable. The study uses a qualitative and quantitative method, where data is obtained by distributing questionnaires and simulating using Statistical Products and Solution Services (SPSS). The application of Value Engineering (VE) and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) has been chosen by researchers on existing jetty buildings with the green jetty concept, with investment costs in economic green jetty buildings and a return on investment costs of less than four years. In achieving the ten most influential factors in improving cost performance in sustainable dock construction, the results of the SPSS simulation processing obtained the ten most influential factors, namely: Planning, Energy, Siting, Materials, Ecology, Community, Economy, Operation, and Maintenance Cost, Follow-up Inspection, and Labor Experience.
Indonesia MICE green building project with value engineering and its influential factors: an SEM-PLS approach
Authors: Sutikno Sutikno , Husin Albert Eddy , Iswidyantara Ato Muhan
Published: January 2023

The MICE industry is considered one with high economic attractiveness for investors. Regulations and user requests for a new building are required to meet green building standards. The Green Building Council Indonesia issues Greenship's green building certification system. A minimum of 56 points is required for additional investment costs but will result in savings in operations to get a platinum rating. This paper aims to determine what factors are influential in optimising construction costs through the value engineering method to achieve a green building rating tool with life cycle costs using Structural Equation Modelling. The finding is that energy is the most influential factor in obtaining platinum rating certification, which requires value engineering and lifecycle cost analysis to achieve optimal investment costs with additional costs from 7,494% to 4,689%. The novelty of this research is that the selection of materials/machines and working methods of the green concept that saves energy needs to be carried out from the beginning of the design to achieve a feasible payback period for new investments, which will be the commitment of the owner to build a green MICE.
Design of network monitoring system based on LibreNMS using Line Notify, Telegram, and Email notification
Authors: Fachrurrozi Nurwan Reza , Wirabudi Andri Agustav , Rozano Seandy Arandiant
Published: January 2023

Institut Teknologi Telkom Jakarta (IT Telkom Jakarta) is an educational institution that supports student activities and provides internet capabilities to implement online learning systems. As the number of students increases with every year, so does the use of the internet and intranet networks and the experienced network problems. A network administrator is a person who is responsible for managing a computer network. Network administrators usually face network problems in monitoring network devices. This is because the process and operation are done manually. This means network administrators need direct access to the location to monitor all resources. Therefore, a network device monitoring system is needed to manage network devices centrally. This research focuses on the problem of monitoring network devices using open-source tools and software. Based on the implementation results, free network monitoring software such as LibreNMS can track and monitor all devices in all conditions and notify the active device condition in case of network failure such as up, down, reboot to the administrator via Line Notify, Telegram, and Email. With this network monitoring system, IT Telkom Jakarta is expected to be able to implement an integrated and well-monitored internet network system. Besides, the results of this study also produce real-time data on bandwidth usage, logging problems, and resource availability. This can significantly improve network availability and security.
Implementing Technology Acceptance Model to measure ICT usage by smallholder farmers
Authors: Hendrawan Satya Arisena , Trihandoyo Agus , Saroso Dana Santoso
Published: January 2023

In the era of industry 4.0, especially in the agricultural sector, using ICT as a communication and information-gathering medium for farmers is crucial. However, the ICT adoption level by smallholder farmers varies greatly. This study investigates the elements influencing the ICT adoption level and utilization and explores the application of the TAM to smallholder farmers. Using descriptive quantitative methodology on three villages in Ngawi regency, East Java (N=53), this study indicated that smartphone usage in the research location was extremely high at 90.5%. A Spearman correlation value of 0.24 indicates a relationship between the PU and the education level of farmers. T-Test Two Means Independent was used to compare respondents' perception of ICT utilization through Perceived Use (PU) and Perceived Ease of Use (PEU); PU's average value of 17.5 was greater than PEU's average value of 13.9. It was determined that ICT perceived usefulness was felt more important than perceived ease of use by the respondents in their daily activities. Additionally, this study recommends that agriculture services development necessitates strategies to create ICT usefulness through smartphones. Such strategies will help increase the ICT effective adoption, reducing information gaps and raising the wealth of smallholder farmers.
Linear Regression Analysis on predicting the level of damage and changes in Amal Baru Beach Tarakan City Indonesia
Authors: Bakri Muhammad Djaya , Utomo Edy , Nawir Daud
Published: January 2023

Amal Baru Beach is one of the tourist beaches on Tarakan Island; where for the last ten years, this beach has experienced a change in the function of its coastal area, which has become a seaweed cultivation area. These cause changes to the coastline and the area of the indicative area on the beach, besides being influenced by the characteristics of the waves that occur. Based on this, in this study, a study was conducted to determine the level of change in the coastline by applying the spatial analysis method of satellite imagery. The shoreline change rate is determined based on the LRR (Linear Regression Rate) method, which is applied to 25 sections within three years of changing satellite image samples. Based on the study conducted, it was found that there was severe damage to the coastline of 66.67% and 33.33% experienced moderate damage, with a rate of change of the coastline for a severe level of 2-5 m/year. In addition, the coastal area has also experienced a reduction in area, namely at a rate of reduction per year of 0,297 ha/year, with 72% damage caused by abrasion events. Based on the level of damage that occurred, it is necessary to protect the beach by constructing coastal protection structures. The recommendations for the types of coastal buildings given are Groynes and Detached Breakwater, which will be studied in further research.
Laboratorios Remotos: Un recurso para el aprendizaje de la temática de gases en cursos universitarios masivos en Argentina durante la pandemia de la COVID
Authors: Capuya Fernando , Montero Miranda Eric , Arguedas Matarrita Carlos , Idoyaga Ignacio
Published: January 2023

Este trabajo presenta una investigación descriptiva con carácter cuantitativo sobre la percepción de las personas estudiantes en torno al uso del Laboratorio Remoto de la ley de Boyle para el abordaje de la temática de gases en un primer curso universitario de química de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Implementado durante la emergencia sanitaria causada por el virus responsable de la COVID. La metodología incluyó el uso de un instrumento con catorce enunciados tipo Likert para indagar la percepción del aprendizaje, grado de satisfacción y usabilidad del Laboratorio Remoto. Participaron 505 personas estudiantes. Los resultados mostraron que los alumnos perciben que el trabajo con este laboratorio promueve aprendizajes teóricos y prácticos vinculados al diseño experimental y a la recolección y tratamiento de datos empíricos. Además, se encontró que el dispositivo es fácil de usar y reporta un alto grado de satisfacción, ya que permite repetir la experiencia cuantas veces sea necesario. Se destaca la versatilidad del recurso para el abordaje de temáticas complejas, como los modelos que dan cuenta del comportamiento de los gases. Como principal conclusión se estableció el potencial de este recurso para el contexto educativo y se resalta la necesidad de seguir investigando sobre el uso y aplicación de los Laboratorios Remotos en cursos de química universitaria y de otras áreas de las Ciencias Naturales.
¿Cuándo el abandono escolar se convierte en exclusión educativa?
Authors: Zamora-Araya José Andrey , Aguilar Fernández Eduardo , Rodríguez Pineda Magaly
Published: January 2023

Con frecuencia en el ámbito educativo se suele homologar los términos exclusión y abandono como consecuencia del deterioro sufrido por los sistemas educativos. No obstante, ambos términos tienen un carácter polisémico, lo cual provoca ambigüedad al momento de hablar sobre los constructos a los que hacen referencia. Por ello, a partir de una revisión de las diferentes definiciones acuñadas sobre los términos exclusión y abandono en contextos educativos, el presente ensayo tiene como objetivo identificar en qué condiciones el abandono universitario conlleva a la exclusión educativa. Se parte del concepto general de exclusión social, para luego particularizarlo en su dimensión educativa y relacionarlo con el abandono, de tal forma que se aprecian similitudes, diferencias y asociaciones entre ambos conceptos. La principal conclusión a la que se llega es que la exclusión social y la educativa, más que ser una consecuencia del abandono universitario, es una de sus causas, aunque existen circunstancias en las que un retiro temprano de los estudios universitarios aumenta las posibilidades de exclusión, por lo general esta precede al abandono. Por ello, a nivel universitario, el abandono implica exclusión, en el tanto conlleve a la falta de integración en las actividades económicas y sociales, debido a la carencia de habilidades o competencias y con ello un detrimento progresivo de las condiciones de vida; sin embargo, esto no siempre es el caso, pues existen otras causantes del abandono a nivel superior cuyos efectos no siempre provocan exclusión.
Aplicación de metodología de innovación docente: Entrenamiento en técnicas de entrevista psicológica mediante un juego de escape
Authors: De la Barrera Marzal Usue , Mónaco Gerónimo Estefanía , Valero-Moreno Selene
Published: January 2023

La entrevista psicológica constituye un recurso básico para cualquier profesional de la psicología, sea cual sea su campo de actuación; sin embargo, se dispone de pocos recursos que permitan entrenar las habilidades requeridas para su correcta aplicación en un entorno lúdico, en el que el estudiantado pueda aprender de los errores cometidos en favor del proceso de aprendizaje. El presente trabajo pretendía crear un juego de escape virtual a través de la plataforma Genially®. El hilo conductor del juego de escape consistió en pasar por una serie de pruebas relacionadas con los contenidos de la asignatura, los cuales finalmente daban acceso a una prueba final en el que el estudiantado deberá utilizar las estrategias adquiridas. Los participantes fueron un total de 150 estudiantes de 4.º curso del grado en Psicología de la Universitat de València. Con los datos obtenidos, se realizaron análisis descriptivos de cada una de las misiones en función de la dificultad de los contenidos, el agrado de las actividades, la utilidad para el aprendizaje, la motivación generada, el atractivo del formato y la generación de emociones agradables y desagradables. Los resultados indican que el estudiantado se encontraba satisfecho con el uso de este tipo de herramientas, le generaba emociones positivas y pensaba que mejoraba la adquisición de sus conocimientos. En conclusión, este tipo de metodología fomenta la participación del alumnado en su propio proceso de aprendizaje, creando una herramienta docente flexible que permite la adquisición de destrezas prácticas útiles para su futuro profesional.
Análisis de la autorregulación de las emociones en población estudiantil de materno infantil (grupo interactivo II) y de transición de la GAM y de Guanacaste, durante la estrategia Aprendo en Casa, debido al virus responsable de la COVID-19
Authors: Solís Solís Delia María , Céspedes Alvarado Maricruz , Ramírez Acuña Gabriela , Marín Valverde Ingrid
Published: January 2023

Durante el 2020, a raíz de la situación a nivel mundial con la aparición del virus responsable de la COVID-19, en Costa Rica se tomaron medidas sanitarias como forma de prevenir el contagio, incluyendo el confinamiento, razón por la cual el Ministerio de Educación Pública estableció la estrategia “Aprendo en Casa”, con el fin de que el proceso de aprendizaje sufriera menos afectación. La investigación se realizó con la población estudiantil de los ciclos materno infantil (interactivo II) y transición de la Gran Área Metropolitana (GAM) y de Guanacaste, así como con los docentes y cuidadores legales de esta población. Se analizó el entorno familiar de cada estudiante, el ambiente de aprendizaje y la autorregulación emocional, durante la nueva realidad producida por el virus responsable de la COVID-19. Debido a que la investigación se encuentra dentro del paradigma positivista y del enfoque cuantitativo, la información recabada se analizó a través de datos estadísticos, admitió determinar el análisis de patrones en el comportamiento de la persona estudiante de primera infancia, así como establecer algunas causas o situaciones de crisis, tales como cambios en los hábitos de alimentación, rutinas de sueño, irritabilidad, ansiedad, entre otras. Esto permitió visualizar los efectos del confinamiento a nivel pedagógico y emocional en la niñez a causa de la pandemia, debido a que se redujeron las posibilidades de socializar, los espacios de recreación y actividades al aire libre, así como también dejaron de compartir con otros integrantes de la familia y/o participar en celebraciones.
Taxonomía revisada de Bloom como apoyo para la redacción de resultados de aprendizaje y el alineamiento constructivo
Authors: Gamboa Solano Livieth , Guevara Mora María Gabriela , Mena Álvaro , Umaña Mata Ana Cristina
Published: January 2023

El presente ensayo tiene el objetivo de explicar la importancia de la taxonomía revisada de Bloom, en la redacción de resultados de aprendizaje, para lo cual se plantean recomendaciones de su uso. En el documento se hace mención sobre la necesidad de generar propuestas educativas con mayor vinculación al contexto social, razón por la cual se han emitido políticas que promueven el diseño y la ejecución de planes de estudios centrados en el estudiantado. En este sentido, se aborda el trabajo desarrollado por autores como Kennedy (2006) y Biggs y Tang (2011) para la redacción de los resultados de aprendizaje. Finalmente, se desarrolla con un ejemplo, la coherencia que debe existir entre los resultados de aprendizaje, la evaluación y la implementación de las estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje, en el proceso formativo de la población estudiantil, entendido esto como el alineamiento constructivo. Se concluye que si bien las taxonomías son una guía que propone una clasificación jerárquica de los niveles de desarrollo de los procesos cognitivos y de conocimiento, su uso debe pasar de ser una tarea mecánica a un proceso de reflexión sobre el objeto de estudio de una disciplina académica. También, sobre la importancia de llevar a cabo el proceso de diseño de los resultados en equipos de trabajo, con la capacitación sobre su elaboración y el uso de las taxonomías, para lo cual la participación y acompañamiento de expertos en materia curricular se convierte en un requisito imprescindible.
Educación formal, no formal e informal y la innovación: Innovar para educar y educar para innovar
Authors: Soto Kiewit Luis Diego , Segura Jiménez Alexis , Navarro Rojas Óscar , Cedeño Rojas Sara , Medina Díaz Rebeca
Published: January 2023

En este trabajo se analiza la relación entre la experiencia educativa y la persona innovadora, se estudia la influencia de dicha experiencia en el desarrollo de las capacidades y las habilidades para la innovación en las personas entrevistadas. La discusión que se lleva a cabo se fundamenta en una aproximación de tipo cualitativo, mediante la realización de diez entrevistas a personas definidas como innovadoras, localizadas en las empresas de la industria alimentaria de Costa Rica. Se analizan las experiencias de las personas innovadoras respecto a los diferentes tipos de educación y cómo estas permiten generar competencias para la innovación, es decir, permiten o no educar para innovar. Entre los principales hallazgos, se destaca la identificación, en diversos niveles, de la influencia del proceso educativo formal, no formal e informal, en el desarrollo de las personas innovadoras. Influencia no siempre positiva, pues puede aparecer como una condición que propicia el desarrollo de las capacidades de innovación o como limitante, según lo muestran las experiencias de las personas innovadoras estudiadas
The banking management of sustainability: Assessing the integration of ESG factors at governance level
Authors: Izzo Teresa , Risaliti Gianluca , Evangelista Ludovica
Published: January 2023

This study aims to contribute to green banking literature, which represents an emerging and quite unripe research field. In particular, we will evaluate the amount and the quality of ESG information considering financial statements, integrated and sustainability reports, as well as other forms of corporate disclosure published on the websites of the banks sampled. Starting from these considerations, the purpose of this work is to provide an assessment model for measuring the integration of ESG factors in the banking industry.
Prevalence trends and risk factors for allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, asthma and eczema in the UK
Authors: Diwakar Lavanya , Subramanian Anuradhaa , K Divya Shah , Subramaniam Sumithra , S Victoria Pelly , Greenfield Sheila , Moore David , Nirantharakumar Krishnarajah
Published: January 2023

Background: Allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (ARC), asthma and
eczema carry a substantial morbidity. These conditions often co-exist
within the same individual and prevalence can differ based on age,
ethnicity and gender. Objectives: Using a UK primary care
database, we estimated the trends in prevalence over the last decade for
ARC, asthma and eczema and associated risk factors. Methods:
Longitudinal cohort analysis of the health improvement (THIN) database
between 1 Jan 2010 and 1 Jan
2019. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore risk factors for
diagnosis of these conditions. Results: An average of 4.17
million records per year were analysed, 19.4% were children and 49.75%
were male. There was an increase in prevalence of ARC, asthma and eczema
amongst adults during the study period, whereas ARC and asthma
prevalence amongst children has fallen. By 2018, 1:8 adults and 1:14
children had ARC; asthma was diagnosed in 1:7 adults and 1:10 children
whereas eczema was diagnosed in 1:6 adults and 1:4 children
respectively. Ethnicity and gender modify the risk of being diagnosed
with these conditions. Having other allergies substantially increases
the odds of having asthma, eczema and ARC. Conclusion: The
population burden of ARC, asthma and eczema in the UK is substantial.
These conditions are often associated with other allergies and can,
therefore, be complex to manage. These data support calls for
improvement of pathways of care for allergy patients in the UK.
How do we safely increase day-case tonsillectomy for the treatment of paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea -- a cohort analysis
Authors: Lee Chang Woo , Ivy Ashleigh , Brownlee Brittany , Bahgat Mohammed , Waters Aoife , Pabla Lakhbinder , Mclarnon Claire , Siou Gerard , Powell Steven
Published: January 2023

Background: There is an increasing importance to increasing the day-case
rate for children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. The primary aim of this
study was to evaluate the immediate post-operative complication (IPOC)
rate of children undergoing adenotonsillectomy for the treatment of
paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), with a view to increasing the
day-case rate. IPOC was defined as any adverse clinical events
experienced if admitted, or as a re-presentation to the emergency
department/ward if done as a day-case, within 24 hours of the surgery.
The secondary aim was to evaluate the risk factors predictive of IPOC.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of children undergoing
adenotonsillectomy for OSA between 01/11/2019–31/03/2022. Results: 464
children were included. Children done as a day-case experienced 0% IPOC
(n=260; 220 were planned day-case). Children done as an inpatient
experienced 16.7% IPOC (n=34/204). Every child who experienced IPOC had
one or more of the following four clinical features: age <3
years, <15 kg, >98th weight centile, significant
medical comorbidities. 269 children had none of these four clinical
features, and experienced 0.371% IPOC (n=1/269; primary
post-tonsillectomy bleed). Children with pre-operative oximetry scores
of McGill 3-4 experienced 0% IPOC if they had none of the four clinical
features (n=20). The overall readmission rate was 2.80% (n=13/464).
Conclusion: Our experience suggests children with none of the four
clinical risk factors identified can have adenotonsillectomy performed
as a day-case procedure, irrespective of the pre-operative oximetry
results. Pre-operative oximetry does not appear to add any additional
value in predicting adverse post-operative events.
Comparative efficacy and safety profile of high-power short duration with low power long duration radiofrequency ablation in atrial fibrillation: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Kumar Satesh , Khatri Mahima , kumar Sumeet , FNU Partab , FNU Manoj Kumar , FNU Neha , FNU Suman , Rai Lajpat , FNU Sangam , Kumari Simran , Islam Hamza , Islam Rabia
Published: January 2023

Background: High power short duration (HPSD) radiofrequency
ablation was expected to be more effective and safer than low power long
duration (LPLD) in treating atrial fibrillation (AF). Given the limited
data, the findings were controversial. This meta-analysis evaluated
whether HPSD’s clinical effects outweigh LPLD’s. Methods: A
systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Google Scholar databases
identified studies comparing HPSD to LPLD ablation. All the analyses
used the random-effects model. Results: This analysis included
21 studies with a total of 4169 patients. Pooled analyses revealed that
HPSD was associated with a lower recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmias
(ATAs) at one year (RR: 0.62; 95% CI: 0.50 to 0.78, p: 0.00001, I
: 0%). Furthermore, the HPSD approach reduced the
risk of AF recurrence (RR: 0.64; 95% CI: 0.40 to 1.01, p: 0.06, I
: 86%), The HPSD approach was associated with a
lower risk of esophageal thermal injury (ETI) (RR: 0.78; 95% CI: 0.58
to 1.04, p: 0.09, I : 73%;). The HPSD strategy
increased first-pass pulmonary vein isolation (FPI) and decreased acute
pulmonary vein re-connection (PVR) both of which were predominantly
manifested in bilateral and left pulmonary veins (PVs). HPSD
demonstrated a reduction in procedural time, ablation number for
pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), and fluoroscopy time.
Conclusion: The HPSD method reduces ETI, PV reconnection, and
recurrent AF. The HPSD approach also reduced procedural time, PVI
ablation number, fluoroscopy time, and post-ablation AF relapse in one
year, improving patient outcomes and safety.
Pseudo-infarction electrocardiographic changes in delayed onset hypoparathyroidism: a case report
Authors: Chow Han Bing , Lim Caryn Tsujean , Ho Yik Hon , Cham Yee Ling , Fong Alan Yean Yip , Said Asri , Ong Tiong Kiam
Published: January 2023

Pseudo-infarction electrocardiographic changes associated with
hypokalemia and hypocalcemia is rare. A 76-year-old lady with previous
total thyroidectomy presented with unspecific symptoms.
Electrocardiogram demonstrated ST-elevation. She was found to have
hypokalemia and hypocalcemia associated with delayed onset
hypoparathyroidism. This may suggest possible etiologies like coronary
vasospasm and catecholamine-associated myocardial injury.
Respiratory syncytial virus infection disrupts pulmonary microbiota and immune barriers to induce microglia phenotype shift
Authors: Tan Yurong , Bajinka Ousman , Tang Zhongxiang , Mao Yu , Qiu Xiangjie , Darboe Alansana
Published: January 2023

Background: The lung-brain-axis is an emerging biological
pathway that is being investigated in relation to microbiome medicine.
Increasing evidence suggest that pulmonary viral infections can lead to
distinct pathological imprints in the brain, thereby the need to explore
and understand this mechanism and find possible interventions. 
Objective:  This study used RSV infection in mice as a model to
establish the potential lung-brain axis phenomenon. We hypothesized that
RSV infection could disrupt the lung microbiota, thereby compromising
the immune barriers and thus induces significant shift in microglia
phenotype.  Methods: Mice were randomized into the Control,
Ampicillin, RSV, and RSV+Ampicillin treated groups (n = 6 each).
Ampicillin was given intratracheal instillation and seven days after the
respective treatments, the mice were anesthetized. Hematoxylin-eosin
(HE) staining of lung tissue to detect histopathology.
Immunofluorescence label of specific target antigens in both the lung
and brain tissues, namely, Malondialdehyde (MDA) and Superoxide
dismutase (SOD) were used as markers of cellular damage. RT-qPCR was
used to detect viral RNA in both tissues,  ELISA to
measure IL-1β, iNOS, IL-10 and Arg1 in the supernatant and 16s DNA
technology were used to detect the lung microflora.  Results:
We found out that RSV infection induces elevated oxidative stress,
reduced anti-oxidant and caused significant dysbacteriosis in the lungs
of the mice. Pulmonary microbes were found affecting Th1-type
immunoreactivity induced by RSV infection and eventually, microbiota in
lung induced microglia phenotype shift in the brain of the mice. 
Conclusion. This study was able to establish that RSV infection
can disrupt the pulmonary microbiome and immune barriers to
induce microglia phenotype shift. Thus, we recommend a large sample size
study with robust data analysis for the long-term effects of antibiotics
and RSV infection on brain physiology.