bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Causal Relationship Model of Health Literacy, Self-Efficacy Perception, Self-Care Behaviors on Blood Sugar Levels Among Elderly People with Type-2 Diabetes
Authors: Reamrimmadun Yada , Jaidee Wanlop , Wattanaburanon Aimutcha
Published: September 2024

Objective: To develop a causal relationship model of health literacy, self-efficacy perception, and Self-Care Behaviors on Blood Sugar Levels of Type 2 Diabetes on Elderly and check for the developed model's consistency with empirical data. Method: The sample consisted of 455 elderly people with type-2 diabetes who could not control their glycemic control using stratified sampling. The tool used to collect data was a questionnaire. The confidence value was 0.804-0.964. The LISREL program analyzed structural equation model data. Results: The developed causal relationship model consisted of self-care behaviors as direct negative causes of blood sugar levels. Health literacy and self-efficacy were negative indirect causes of blood sugar levels with self-care behavior as a carrier. The developed model was consistent with the empirical data with Chi-Square = 62.20, df= 54, relative Chi-Square = 1.15, p = 0.20733, RMSEA = 0.0183, RMR= 0.00895, SRMR = 0.0186, GFI = 0.983, AGFI = 0.962, CFI = 0.999, NFI = 0.989 and all variables contributed to the percentage variance in blood glucose level. at 97.8 %. Conclusion: The findings revealed that in caring for the elderly with type 2 diabetes, health literacy development must be considered, self-efficacy perception and better self-care behavior in order to help reduce blood sugar levels in this group of elderly people in the end.
Artificial Intelligence-Based Chronic Disease Detection Application Among Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Group in Indonesian Primary Healthcare: A Usability and User Experience Evaluation
Authors: Widianawati Evina , Kusumawati Nugraheni , Wulan Widya Ratna , Pantiawati Ika
Published: September 2024

This study aims to considering the assessment of the usability and user experience of applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) for early detection of chronic diseases. Health data is recorded and chronic disease risk is classified using an AI-based early detection of chronic disease application. The study was conducted in Semarang city/regency health service facilities, using quantitative research methodology. The study's inclusion criteria were individuals with a history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and User Experience Question (UEQ) surveys, 131 respondents were studied in May–July 2023. The study's findings showed that respondents who were older than 60, female, had not completed their education, worked for a living or were self-employed, did not use a mobile phone, and had never used health applications scored poorly for usability and user experience. The system satisfation aspect receives the lowest grade in terms of system usability, while the memorability aspect has the best score. The efficiency aspect of the system receives the greatest score in terms of user experience, while the novelty aspect receives the lowest. It is known that the AI-based early detection of chronic disease application has a reasonably acceptable usability and user experience based on the findings of the SUS and UEQ questionnaires for patients at risk of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. It is necessary to design an AI-based chronic disease detection application that is easier to learn and more innovative so that it can be used by the wider community.
Navigating Data Warehousing Implementation in Jordanian Healthcare Sector: Challenges and Opportunities
Authors: Nassoura Ayman Bassam
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The implementation of data warehouse systems offers great potential for improving patient care, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. This study explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing data storage solutions in the Jordanian healthcare industry.
Objectives: To investigate current data management practices, perceptions of data warehouses, and factors influencing adoption readiness among IT professionals in Jordanian healthcare organizations.
Methods: A survey was conducted involving 102 IT professionals from various healthcare organizations in Jordan. Participants responded to a structured questionnaire, providing insights into key benefits, expected challenges, technical requirements, and future prospects for data warehousing in their organizations.
Results: The study demonstrated the critical role of data warehouses in enhancing decision-making, patient care coordination, and operational efficiency within the Jordanian healthcare system. However, significant challenges such as data integration, security concerns, and regulatory compliance were identified.
Conclusions: The paper provides recommendations to address these challenges and maximize the benefits of healthcare data warehouses in Jordan. Key strategies include investing in technical expertise, ensuring compatibility with existing systems, and improving data management practices. This study enhances understanding of the complexities associated with implementing data warehousing in the Jordanian healthcare industry and offers valuable insights for future research and practice in this evolving field.
Comparison Between Static and Dynamic Spica Cast for Closed Reduction Cases of DDH: A Short-Term Follow-Up
Authors: Aqrawi Berivan Ibrahim , Rida Zainab Abdul wahab Muhamad
Published: September 2024

Background: developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a typical childhood disease that, if left untreated, can lead to early-onset osteoarthritis. Closed reduction and spica casting are the first line of treatment for infants aged 6-18 months. Static and dynamic spica casts are the two primary treatment method used in practice, but the evidence is mixed as to which method provides the best outcomes.
Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled trial compared static and dynamic spica casting in 98 DDH patients from Kurdistan, Iraq. Patients were divided into dynamic and static groups. The hip was follow-up ed by using radiographic parameters such as the acetabular index and Tonnis grade. Treatment success was defined as a favorable hip outcome after one year.
Results: There was no significant difference in treatment success between the groups, with 68% of patients in both groups achieving normal hip modification. However, the dynamic cast group had significantly better acetabular indices at 3, 6, and 12 months, and all of them were done under general anesthesia (GA), better hygiene, better caring and more comfortable parents with less cost.
Conclusions: Static and dynamic spica casting have similar short-term clinical success rates for DDH, but dynamic casting produces better radiographic outcomes, especially in infants younger than 1. Longer-term studies are needed to determine possible radiographic improvement and whether dynamic type translate into better clinical outcomes since its more comfortable for parent, with less cost.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Venous versus Arterial Grafts in CABG: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study
Authors: Aziz Kodo S. , Abdulsamad Chalak
Published: September 2024

Background: Angiography of the coronary arteries is the most noninvasive advanced method of establishing graft patency post-coronary artery bypass grafting. The emergence of multi-slice computed tomography has opened a wide avenue for fast imaging around coronary angiography, with a featured scan time of 0.25 seconds, up to 32-slice detection, and multirow detector arrays, which are very important for quick evaluation.
Methods and Results: This study was a retrospective cross-sectional case series that involved 56 individual patients who underwent CABG in the Erbil Cardiac Center. Clinical and radiological evaluations were carried out to evaluate arterial and venous grafts' patency, considering the sociocultural pattern of the individual, type of conduits used, and patency in relation to multiple risk factors. The patency of arterial grafts was 84.9%, while that of venous was 61.9%. Features like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, exercise, and dietary restriction were shown to have a significantly associated vessel occlusion with a P-value of less than 0.05%.
Conclusion: The results of our study also confirm that arterial grafts have far better patency rates than saphenous vein grafts (SVG) in coronary artery bypass grafts. Contributory factors for graft occlusion are diabetes mellitus, hypertension, double antiplatelet therapy, and smoking habits. There is also suggestive evidence that dietary and exercise modification in the patient orientation program would improve the long-term outcome of patients after CABG.
Effect of Diet, Exercise and Sleep (DES) Model in Six Months Postpartum Weight Retention and Body Composition in Thai Mothers: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Somsill Pattama , Chuemchit Montakarn
Published: September 2024

ms: The amount of fatty tissue in women increases during pregnancy, leading to postpartum weight retention after delivery. Thus, pregnancy has been identified as a stimulus leading to the development of overweight and obesity. This study investigates the effect of the diet, exercise and sleep (DES) model on weight retention and body composition among Thai mothers six months to one year post-delivery.
Methods: A total of 64 participants were allocated to the intervention and control groups. The intervention group received health education and a Pilates exercise programme in the first month, which they practiced in months 2–6. During this time, the researchers visited their homes each month, counselling the women based on the transtheoretical model. This research had two primary outcome measures, including after-delivery weight retention and body composition, and three secondary outcome measures, including knowledge, attitudes and practices related to diet, exercise and sleep. The measures were collected at baseline and every month using a questionnaire and body composition analysis. Data were analysed using a t-test and repeated measures ANOVA. All levels of significance were set as p < 0.05.
Result: A comparison of postpartum weight retention six months and one year after delivery in the intervention group showed that the mothers’ weight decreased significantly. Body fat and visceral fat levels significantly decreased after participating in the programme for six months. In addition, postpartum weight retention and body composition in the intervention group were significantly better than in the control group one year after delivery.
Conclusions: Postpartum weight retention is associated with long-term maternal morbidity. The intervention significantly reduced postpartum weight retention and improved body composition. Therefore, this model may be used in planning the development of maternal health behaviours in the postpartum period.
Personal Resilience in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Concept Analysis
Authors: Wicaturatmashudi Sukma , Soewondo Pradana , Dahlia Debie , Asih Sali Rahadi , Aryani Ratna
Published: September 2024

Introduction: The most common kind of diabetes is type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which accounts for 95% of all DM cases. Microvascular and macrovascular complications burden patients physically, psychologically, socially, and economically. Patients must be resilient to live more affluent lives. Personal resilience in T2DM patients is essential in nursing practice and the development of nursing science. Understanding the concept of personal resilience is important to minimize bias and distortion in using the concept of resilience, especially in T2DM patients.
Objectives: This study aimed to clarify the concept of personal resilience in T2DM patients.
Methods: Walker and Avant's concept analysis approach was applied. A literature search was performed using Google Scholar, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases. The articles used from the databases were published between 2013 and 2022.
Results: The attributes determining the level of personal resilience of T2DM patients are survival, adaptation, and recoverability. The antecedents include self-esteem, spirituality, culture, self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and age. The consequences include adherence, quality of life, effective coping, equilibrium, and illness perception.
Conclusions: The three attributes, antecedents, and consequences of good personal resilience identified from the concept analysis could improve the researchers' understanding of personal resilience and its implementation in the care of T2DM patients along with the complexity of the problems experienced by patients. The clarity of this concept lies in the reference for treatment that focuses on empowering the personal abilities of T2DM patients to carry out self-management to achieve prosperous quality of life.
Evaluating The Challenges That Nursing Students Faced With E- Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Gjonej Arben , Gjonej Risida , Poloska Albana , Mataj Elida
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Higher education institutions have been extremely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. E-learning was the option used during lockdown in Albania and all around the world. Students were obligated to interrupt face to face education and clinical practice. This situation put the academic institutions in difficulty because both lecturers, students and other members of university institutions have to face a new way of teaching and learning. The aim of this study is to evaluate the challenges that nursing students faced   during online learning because of lockdown and offer solution to improve this way of teaching and learning.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The study was conducted at Faculty of Technical Medical Science, Tirana. Subjects: the population study were students of the third and fourth year of bachelor degree, master of science and professional master. They took part by voluntary way. Participants completed a self -administrated questionnaires. In this questionnaire there were questions related the efficiency of e-learning and problems related with it.
Results: The highest percentage of students presented problems with the Internet during the study period; 40.1% of them did not agree to online learning; high percentage of results related to the inappropriateness of the online semester methodology; 46% of the interviewers do not believe in the continuation of online learning. Regarding the health problems, the students presented the highest percentage of headaches and stress. A significant association between gender, study field and stress level with p=0.000, p=0.002. The results are reported using descriptive statistics with counts and absolute percentages. A chi-square test was used to establish associations between variables. A p value < 0.05 was considered significant. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS 20.0 statistical package.
Conclusions: Students showed no preference for distance learning versus face to face. Teachers should take appropriate steps to enhance e-teaching to improve it.
Whether COVID-19 Affected Hospital Death Rate in Split - Dalmatia County, Croatia
Authors: Šušnjara Ivana Marasović , Mijaković Marijana , Savičević Anamarija Jurčev , Marendić Mario
Published: September 2024

The main aim of this study was to examine whether the COVID-19 pandemic affected hospital death rate. A cross-sectional comparative study using two different periods, pre-COVID-19 (March 2019 to February 2020) and the COVID-19 era (March 2020 to February 2021) was employed to explore the possibilities of COVID-19 influencing hospital death rate in Split and Dalmatian County, Croatia. Data from the National Public Health Information System was used in this research. The indicators were statistically analyzed. The study showed that in the COVID-19 era, there was a significantly higher hospital death rate in comparison to the pre-COVID-19 era (z=-14.084; p<0.001), mainly due to the significant increase in hospital death rate from respiratory diseases. The Intensive Care Unit and the Infectious Diseases Department showed a significantly higher hospital death rate among hospital department. Among deaths with confirmed COVID-19, deaths from respiratory diseases were significantly more positive (z=23.975, p<0.001). The results of the study showed that COVID-19 had an impact on hospital death rate in Split-Dalmatia County. Given that the study analysed the first year of the pandemic, additional research will be needed over a wider period to get a more detailed insight of the impact of COVID-19 on hospital death rate in Croatia, as well as in other regions.
Effects of Music Therapy on Patients with Cancer Receiving Outpatient Treatment
Authors: Kang, MD Joo-Young , Park, PhD Hyoung-Sook , Lee, PhD Do-Young,
Published: September 2024

Patients with cancer often experience anxiety when waiting for diagnostic test results, before receiving treatment, or when informed of a recurrence. Therefore, appropriate interventions are required at each of these stages. This study determines the effects of music therapy with preferred music on anxiety, blood pressure, pulse, and the satisfaction of patients with cancer when receiving outpatient intravenous therapy in a long-term care facility.
This quasi-experimental non-equivalent control-group and non-synchronized study was conducted in the outpatient injection room of a long-term care facility in South Korea. This study included 57 patients (divided into experimental and control groups) with female reproductive system/breast or digestive system cancer who received short-term intravenous vitamin C on an outpatient basis. The participants chose from a music selection table for each genre, which was based on the prior research, under the supervision of a professor experienced in music therapy. The participants selected 20 songs to listen to for 1 h while receiving intravenous therapy. The participants were surveyed for state anxiety and satisfaction to confirm the effects of music therapy, and their systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse were measured.
The state anxiety (U=282, p=.046) and satisfaction (U=262, p=.016) scores of the experimental and control groups revealed significant differences. There were no significant differences in systolic blood pressure (U=311, p=.13), diastolic blood pressure (t=1.88, p=.065), and pulse (t=-0.5, p=.61) between the experimental and control groups.
Music therapy is an effective intervention for reducing anxiety and improving satisfaction in patients with cancer when receiving short-term outpatient treatment. However, to generalize these results, a larger sample size of participants is needed with similar types of cancer.
Nursing Informatics and Digital Technology Using in Aging Home Care Delivery Development
Authors: Daenseekaew Somjit , Robrujen Suwimolrat , Sittipakorn Surachart , Seapneum Surapan
Published: September 2024

This participatory action research aimed to enhance nurses’ role in informatics and digital technology for aging home care delivery at 13 health-promoting hospitals, in Kantharawichai District, Mahasarakham Province, Northeastern Thailand from January - December 2021. There were 139 participants; 13 nurses, 52 community caregivers, 37 family caregivers, and 37 bed-bound elderly. The researchers facilitated the participants sharing of their own experiences and reflected on aging home care. This research included four phases; 1) Assessment; data was collected through in-depth interviews, small group dialogue, and observation of nurses and caregivers practicing, 2) Intervention planning; three times brainstorming was created for health problem identification and intervention planning, 3) Intervention; participants joined aging home care delivery, 4) Evaluation; brainstorming was created for each health promoting hospital evaluation. Content analysis was used for data analysis. Results showed that; Nurses as care managers of this PAR cooperative learning efforts increased knowledge, attitude, and practice in informatic and digital technology to develop aging home care. They formulated strategies to supervise caregivers caring for bed-bound elderly; 1) enhancing caregivers’ knowledge through the application, raising awareness and skill regarding informatics and digital technology applied for care plan and counseling, 2) promotion of online reports for aging caregiver activities, 3) creation line official for supervising caregiver caring, and 4) online network development of aging home care delivery linked to district hospital for medical consulting and local administrative organization for economic and social consulting. The empowering participatory process of this PAR could encourage nurses to create a way for effective supervision and cooperative primary care through line official effectiveness. This process can be applied to create and enhance informatics and digital technology for complex caring in rural areas.
Impacto das tecnologias digitais na monitorização e tratamento de condições ginecológicas
Authors: Silva Camila Azevedo , Borges Daniel Martins , Martins Isabella Pitote da Silva , Guerra Tarine Dinis Azevedo
Published: September 2024

Este artigo revisa o impacto das tecnologias digitais na gestão de condições ginecológicas. Aplicativos móveis, dispositivos vestíveis e plataformas de telemedicina têm mostrado avanços significativos, facilitando o monitoramento e tratamento de condições como síndrome dos ovários policísticos e endometriose. Os benefícios incluem um melhor acompanhamento dos sintomas e maior acesso a cuidados especializados. No entanto, questões relacionadas à privacidade dos dados e à inclusão digital ainda representam desafios. A revisão sugere que, apesar desses desafios, as tecnologias digitais têm potencial para transformar a prática ginecológica, exigindo mais pesquisas para validar e otimizar seu uso.
Incidência das internações por neoplasia maligna da pele: análise epidemiológica e impacto no sistema de saúde
Authors: Leonardo Beatriz Guilherme , Oliveira Ludmila Aro de , Ribeiro Thiara Araújo Fernandes , Neto Antônio Frivaldo Marinho , Borges Amanda Pereira , Lemos Maria Vitória de Carvalho , Moura Jhordan Soares de , Rizzo Luiz Fernando Ferreira , Silva Leandro Ferreira da , Teixeira Lucas , Tramontin Katherine Mangili , Dias Allan Xavier , Oliveira Nathália Vasconcelos de , Silva Karine Maria Fonseca da , Raffaelli Thereza Cozzolino Ferreira , Pinho Lucas Shinzato de
Published: September 2024

A neoplasia maligna da pele, comumente conhecida como câncer de pele, é uma condição caracterizada pelo crescimento descontrolado de células anormais na pele. É o tipo mais comum de câncer em todo o mundo, subdividido em tipos principais como carcinoma basocelular, carcinoma espinocelular e melanoma. A exposição excessiva ao sol e o histórico de queimaduras solares são os principais fatores de risco, embora predisposições genéticas também desempenhem um papel. A detecção precoce é crucial para o tratamento eficaz e a prevenção de complicações graves. Estratégias de prevenção incluem proteção solar e exames regulares para identificar alterações cutâneas precoces. O objetivo desse trabalho foi descrever um panorama epidemiológico das internações causadas por neoplasia maligna da pele no Brasil, no período de 2019 a 2023. Este é um estudo de séries temporais, que usou dados do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares (SIH) do DATASUS. Essa fonte abrangente oferece uma visão detalhada das internações causadas por neoplasia maligna da pele no Brasil. O aumento de 8% nas internações por neoplasia maligna da pele entre 2019 e 2023, com um pico em 2023, ressalta a necessidade de intensificar a prevenção e o tratamento. A prevalência entre homens brancos e na faixa etária de 60 a 69 anos destaca a importância de campanhas de conscientização e proteção solar direcionadas. A alta incidência nas regiões Sudeste e Sul sugere que abordagens regionais específicas e melhorias no acesso a exames dermatológicos são essenciais. Em suma, é crucial fortalecer a prevenção, o diagnóstico precoce e adaptar estratégias de saúde pública às necessidades das populações mais afetadas.
Key Concepts of Modern Western Psychological Theory
Authors: Haryanto Sri
Published: September 2024

Background. Modern Western psychology developed by focusing on observing and understanding human behavior through scientific methods. Psychoanalysis developed by Sigmund Freud, who tried to understand how unconscious factors influence human behavior and thoughts.
Purpose. basic theory of psychoanalysis emphasizes the importance of understanding unconscious conflicts, complexes, and defense mechanisms in shaping one's personality and behavior.
Method. Behavioristic psychology emphasizes the importance of stimulus and response in shaping behavior. Behaviorism emphasizes the importance of learning through stimulus and response, as well as the process of association between stimulus and response that forms patterns of behavior.
Results. Humanistic psychology includes concepts of self-awareness, taking responsibility for life choices, and the desire for self-actualization. Transpersonal psychology recognizes that humans have spiritual needs and potentials that encompass experiences beyond the material and ego aspects. The main idea in transpersonal psychology involves integrating spiritual aspects or experiences that transcend personality (transpersonal).
Conclusion. Understanding the main points of psychoanalytic, behavioristic, humanistic and transpersonal thought as schools of modern western psychology will provide a comprehensive understanding of modern western psychology.
Feasibility Study of Clinical Psychopragmatic from Philosophical Point of View in Student Creative Writing
Authors: Anggraini Purwati , Suyatno Suyatno , Tjahjono Tengsoe
Published: September 2024

Background. The issue in literary appreciation writing for UMM students of Indonesian Language Education needs an appropriate response. There are two causes Involved: technical and psychological Issues.
Purpose. Despite adequate writing knowledge and skill, they experience challenges in writing literary appreciation.
Method. Thus, it requires a comprehensive reconstruction of a new theory of clinical psycho-pragmatism, originating from psycholinguistics and clinical pragmatics, to address the issue.
Results. The clinical psychopragmatic theory can be helpful as a research approach and potentially be the base of a new theory through knowledge reconstruction comprising ontologism, axiology, and epistemology.
Conclusion. Thus, this theory, as a transdisciplinary theory, is more specific compared to a combination of psycholinguistics and clinical pragmatics.
The Influence of Fable Fairytale and Listening Ability Into Young Children Students’ Speaking Skill of Sleman Yogyakarta
Authors: Salwa Nada , Harun Harun , Hully Hully
Published: September 2024

Language skills are not separate from the four components of language itself: listening, speaking, pronouncing, and writing. And one of the efforts in improving the ability of fable storytelling for young students can be done by speaking and listening skills. The study aims to test the influence of fable storytelling and fictional abilities on speaking B-class of young children of the sleman district. The research method used is quantitative research of the causality type using ex post facto research methods. The research was carried out on five districts in the district of Sleman, which are: Tempel, Godean, Mlati, Ngaglik, and Prambanan. Total samples are 202 children, with proportional sampling tehnique. Data collection techniques using angket via google form. Data analysis techniques using multiple regression analysis with SPSS 27. The results of the study show that (1) the fable ability variable (X1) has a positive and significant influence with t counting 6.077 and p-value 0,000 against speaking (Y); (2) the speech variable(X2) has a significant influency with t-counting 12.985 and p –value 0,000 against speech (Y); (3) the fairy tale ability variables (X1) and speech capacity (X2) jointly have a positive influence and significance with F- counting 679.297 and a speech p-valuation 0,000. (Y)
Terrorism Deradicalization Management Based on Education on the Principles of Islamic Teaching
Authors: Sholehuddin Sholehuddin , Ahmad Gofur , Zam Rohimi Zam
Published: September 2024

Background. This research was motivated by the researcher's academic anxiety, namely the existence of a gap in the implementation of deradicalization. The deradicalization currently being carried out by the government, whether through the BNPT, Densus 88 AT Polri, the Directorate General of Corrections or community groups is not well organized, especially regarding the role of institutions, materials (clarification of several points of Islamic teachings that are often misinterpreted) and delivery approaches. This shows the importance of a more in-depth study of how to manage the deradicalization of terrorism based on basic Islamic teachings so that it can run in a programmed, targeted and sustainable manner.
Purpose. This research aims to describe, analyze and discover the concept of implementation and management of terrorism deradicalization. This research answers two main problems, namely first how to conceptualize deradicalization and second how to implement deradicalization management.
Method. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach using grounded theory designs. The data sources are former terrorism convicts, perpetrators of acts of terrorism, deradicalization implementers from both government agencies and community groups.   
Results. The results of this research show that from an Islamic perspective, the concept of deradicalization refers to the An-Nahl letter. 16: 119 which consists of four pillars, namely recognition as a mistake, a statement or pledge not to do it again or repent, an apology to the affected party, and a commitment to improvement. In the management review, the deradicalization program has not been managed optimally based on management functions (planning, organizing, actuating and controlling).
Conclusion. It is hoped that this research will be useful for deradicalization stakeholders so that the deradicalization process can be managed in a more programmed, targeted and sustainable manner. This research can also be useful for academic circles for the development of knowledge, insight and further research.
Tahfidz Al-Qur’an Learning Model in Increasing Students’ Interest And Independence in Learning (Study at Muhammadiyah 22 Junior High School Setiabudi Pamulang South Tangerang City)
Authors: Nuryasin Muhamad , Fahrudin Adi , Bariyah Oneng Nurul
Published: September 2024

Background: This dissertation is motivated by the increasing number of educational institutions incorporating the Tahfidz Al-Qur’an curriculum into their school programs. Parental awareness of the importance of Tahfidz Al-Qur’an education as a vital provision for their children’s lives is growing. SMP Muhammadiyah 22 Setiabudi Pamulang, South Tangerang City, has garnered particular attention from parents. The modern societal trend towards instant gratification, practicality, and speed may influence students’ self-reliance in learning. Such tendencies can lead to rule-breaking, neglect of moral values, careless work habits, and dependence on others.
Objective: The study aims to explain the methods, materials, media, and models of Tahfidz Al-Qur’an learning to foster interest and independence in student learning. This research seeks to develop a comprehensive approach by combining various Tahfidz methods to strengthen and complement each other, thereby achieving optimal memorization results.
Methods: The research employs a qualitative methodology. Participants include the school principal and vice-principal, Tahfidz class guardians, Tahfidz mentors, students, and religious figures. Through detailed analysis, the study endeavors to outline a new model for Tahfidz Al-Qur’an learning that addresses the needs and expectations of modern educational environments.
Results: The study identifies effective strategies and practices for teaching Tahfidz Al-Qur’an, emphasizing the importance of integrating diverse methods to enhance student engagement and independence. The findings highlight the critical role of a supportive learning environment and the integration of traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Conclusion: The research concludes that a new model for Tahfidz Al-Qur’an learning is essential and highly anticipated. This model should incorporate varied teaching methods, materials, and media to foster greater interest and self-reliance among students in their memorization of the Qur’an.
Study on the Potential of Bebubus Batu in Introducing the Local Culture of the Sasak Tribe in Early Children
Authors: Hadi Sunandar Azmaul , Ansori Sopian , Mariawati Mariawati
Published: September 2024

Background. Several local cultures of the Sasak tribe are threatened with extinction, one of which is Bebubus Batu. Preserving this culture needs to be done from an early age. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare learning tools based on local wisdom in early childhood education units. Bebubus Batu can be incorporated into learning in the form of a fairy tale
Purpose. This research aims to develop learning tools in the form of fairy tales based on the local wisdom of the Sasak tribe, namely the Bebubus Batu culture.
Method. This research involved the community, religious leaders, traditional leaders, and early childhood education teachers. The data was then analyzed using a descriptive qualitative approach
Results. Research findings show that bebubus batu culture can be presented to young children in the form of fairy tales because it contains noble values such as (1) Respect for food as a product of the earth. (2) cooperation. (3) Belief in supernatural things. (4) Be wise in managing natural resources. (5) Strengthen ties of friendship.
Conclusion. Bebubus Batu culture can be used as a medium for learning fairy tales in early childhood education units because it contains noble values
Elementary School Students' Behavior Towards Memorizing The Quran During The Covid 19 Pandemic
Authors: Ikhlas Rifki Zaitul , Ritonga Abdillah Rofiif Fatin , Hanif Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted various aspects of life, including education. The Padang city mosque imam cadre school applies face-to-face and compulsory boarding methods of memorizing the Quran to overcome the limitations of physical interaction.
Purpose. This study aims to understand the behavior of elementary school students towards memorizing the Quran during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify the challenges faced.
Method. This research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The subjects of the study included principals and teachers at the mosque imam cadre school in the city of Padang.
Results. The results showed that despite the limitations due to the pandemic, students remained enthusiastic in memorizing the Quran. The face-to-face use of wahdah methods and living in dormitories help students maintain their memorization. However, students' motivations vary and some students show a decrease in enthusiasm in memorizing the Quran.
Conclusion. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected students' behavior in memorizing the Quran. Nonetheless, with proper support and supervision from teachers and living in dormitories, students can maintain their memorization. It takes constant motivation and support from the surrounding environment to keep students' enthusiasm in memorizing the Quran.
Using Pictures to Enhance Descriptive Text Writing Skills for Ninth Grade Students at Smpk Muder Teresa Kupang in the School Year 2023/2024.
Authors: Lodo Rozita Y. , Sene Chamelya Vivi Crystanty , Mola Mansuetus
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine whether there is a significant impact from using pictures in descriptive writing instruction for ninth grade students at SMPK Muder Teresa Kupang in the academic year 2023–2024. This pre-experimental research used a pre-test-treatment-post-test design. It uses 2 pre-test-post-test cycles and uses tests as instruments. This research involved five students in class IX at SMPK Muder Teresa Kupang. Research data was collected by giving students written descriptive text tests before and after the test. According to data analysis, According to this study, the pre- and post-test results differed significantly. This demonstrates how teaching writing to students through picture techniques can improve their writing, particularly when it comes to descriptive writing.
The Influence of the Teacher's Role in Increasing the Learning Independence of Mobile-assisted Elementary School Students
Authors: Huzaefah Ova , Wang Yuanyuan , Wei Zhang , Mufti Dhini , Tersta Friscilla Wulan
Published: September 2024

Background. The role of the teacher to increase student learning independence will be very influential. Teachers will be able to help students to carry out learning activities independently. So this will provide opportunities for students to be active during learning. The teacher will be a motivator to increase students' interest, enthusiasm, and self-confidence. This will provide a new enthusiasm for students to do things independently. Independence will also help students be more responsible in doing things.
Purpose This study aims to determine how much the teacher's role is in increasing learning independence for students. Teachers who are a place of aspiration for students at school will play an important role in the development of students in the world of education. In addition, it also aims to provide an overview of the development of strategies and methods to support the needs in the process of independence for students.
Method. The method used in this research is a quantitative method. This method is a form of data collection in the form of numbers that can be tested. The data obtained is the result of the acquisition of responses from the distribution of questionnaires containing questions regarding the influence of the teacher's role in increasing student learning independence. The statement in the form of a questionnaire is presented in the form of google from which is shared via whatsapp. The collected data will be accessed into excel to be processed using SPSS.
Results. The results of this study state that teachers as parents in formal schools have a big role in the efforts of learning independence for students. Providing opportunities for students to be active in learning will provide opportunities towards learning independence. Appreciation and motivation from teachers will increase students' interest in learning. This will help students in overcoming learning difficulties. Teachers can provide guidance to improve students' learning independence.
Conclusion This research can be concluded that students need the role of the teacher as a support for increasing independence in learning. Students' independence in learning will affect their daily lives. In addition, it will help students to increase self-confidence, responsibility, initiative, and self-control. So that students are expected to be able to plan the learning process, seek information, and also evaluate learning outcomes.
The Impact of Implementing Game-Based Learning on Student Motivation and Engagement
Authors: Agustina Ika , Joshua Wang , Julanos Julanos , Niva Matteson
Published: September 2024

Background:The implementation of game-based learning is an inclusive learninggame elements into an educational context. These game elements will produce a more dynamic and interesting learning experience. This interesting interactive experience encourages students to become more involved, thereby fostering a strong desire to understand and master the learning material.
Research purposes:This research was conducted with the aim of understanding the relationship between the implementation of game-based learning and student motivation and engagement. Apart from that, it also aims to find out the challenges of implementing game-based learning.
Method:The method used in this research is a quantitative method.This method is a way of collecting numerical data that can be tested. Data was collected through distributing questionnaires addressed to students. Furthermore, the data that has been collected from the results of distributing the questionnaire will be accessible in Excel format which can then be processed using SPSS.
Results:From the research results, it can be seen that game-based learning is something that has become a trend in the world of education.By adapting technology to game-based learning, education can become more relevant and dynamic, and students' diverse learning styles can be accepted.
Conclusion:From this research, researchers can conclude that the impact of implementing game-based learning,can encourage students to participate more actively in the learning process. So that student motivation and involvement becomes higher in the learning process.
The Role of Online Learning Media in Increasing Student Achievement and Learning Motivation
Authors: Nurhayati R. , MoHa Luqman , Fiidznillah Rizki
Published: September 2024

Background. Learning media is not only in the form of books, but in this day and age, many learning media are now in online or digital form which can be used by students and teachers at school anytime and anywhere.
Purpose The aim of this research is to increase student motivation and improve student achievement in online learning media.
Method. This research uses quantitative methods by collecting data in the form of interviews and questionnaires distributed online.
Results. The results of this research explain that online learning media has a very positive impact on the world of education. This makes teachers have to be more creativez and innovative in using online learning media to attract more students' interest in learning.  
Conclusion The conclusion of this research is that the role of online learning media is very influential in increasing student motivation and student achievement. The limitation of this research is that the research only mentions suitable online learning media without looking at whether it suits the students' needs.
Efektivitas Pemenuhan Nafkah Anak Pasca Perceraian Di Wilayah Hukum Pengadilan Agama Arso
Authors: Yuliani Yuliani , Sari Liani , Suwito Suwito
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pemenuhan nafkah anak pasca perceraian serta menganalisa faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan pemenuhan nafkah anak pasca perceraian di wilayah hukum Pengadilan Agama Arso. Tipe penelitian ini adalah penelitian Kualitatif. Berdasarkan fokus kajiannya, jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian Normatif Empiris, merupakan jenis penelitian yang menggunakan data sekunder (dari perpustakaan) dan di dukung oleh data primer berdasarkan penelitian lapangan seperti observasi, wawancara dan survei. Penentuan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling, teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara dan dokumentasi untuk diolah dan disusun guna membentuk sebuah kesimpulan dan analisis yang tepat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Pelaksanaan pemenuhan nafkah anak pasca perceraian di wilayah hukum Pengadilan Agama Arso tidak sepenuhnya berjalan efektif. Hal tersebut dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor baik dari segi internal maupun dari segi eksternal. Dari segi internal pelaku perceraian, pelaksanaan pemenuhan nafkah anak pasca perceraian dipengaruhi oleh perubahan emosional seperti kesedihan, marah, atau rasa bersalah yang masih membekas setelah terjadinya perceraian, adanya hambatan/kurangnya komunikasi yang baik, bahkan sampai hilang kontak antar mantan pasangan, serta budaya hukum individu itu sendiri yang tidak taat hukum. Dari segi eksternal, pelaksanaan pemenuhan nafkah anak pasca perceraian di pengaruhi oleh kondisi ekonomi yang kurang stabil, ketentuan hukum dengan tidak adanya tindakan tegas/sanksi hukum terhadap mantan suami, karena putusan Pengadilan Agama hanya sebatas sanksi moril bukan sanksi pidana serta tidak adanya dukungan institusional.
AFFECTING CUTANEOUS NRF2-KEAP1 PATHWAY BY UNIQUE EXOGENOUS AND ENDOGENOUS ACTIVATORS
Authors: Kohen Ron , Deeb Larin , Shekh-Ahmad Tawfeeq
Published: September 2024

The human skin, being our outermost protective barrier, sustains continuous contact with the environment. As such, its cells must be kept in a state of constant alert against external increased oxidative stress and massive environmental insults (e.g. sunlight and UV radiation, air pollution, and mechanical stress). All these insults ultimately result in an impaired redox balance and increased cellular oxidation. One of the pivotal oxidation regulation mechanisms in the skin is the Nrf2–Keap1 pathway, and its activity leads to cutaneous redox maintenance which evidently sustains the principle of hormesis. We suggest that moderate environmental stressors and skin microbiome can provide the necessary continuous stimuli for the activation of the Nrf2 pathway. We also suggest that endogenous neurotransmitters play a major role in this activation.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC COLD EXPOSURE ON ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE IN BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE AND LIVER OF AGED RATS
Authors: Djuric Strahinja , Zakic Tamara , Korac Aleksandra , Korac Bato , Jankovic Aleksandra
Published: September 2024

Aging is a natural process characterized by a decline in organic structure-function and an increase in mortality over time. While many exogenous and endogenous factors contribute to aging, the long-term effects of low environmental temperature have been poorly described. To address this, our study compared 24-month-old male Mill Hill hybrid hooded rats raised at a standard temperature of 22±1°C with age-matched rats that were kept in a cold room (4±1°C) from the age of 6 to 24 months. 3- and 6-month-old rats raised at 22±1°C were included as room temperature controls. We examined two metabolically active organs, interscapular brown adipose tissue (iBAT) and liver. It was found that 24-month-old rats chronically exposed to cold exhibit increased food consumption, which may be attributed to a higher metabolic demand. Chronic exposure of aged rats to low environmental temperature led to an increase in iBAT relative mass, total glutathione (GSH) content, and antioxidant defense (AD) enzyme activity: CuZn superoxide dismutase, Mn superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and thioredoxin reductase. Respirometric analysis further demonstrated an increase in mitochondrial uncoupling in iBAT in 24-month-old rats kept at 4±1°C. Conversely, there was no change of the same parameters in the liver, which maintained consistent AD enzyme activity and GSH content across all experimental groups. Our study confirms that iBAT of aged rats remains responsive to stimulation by low environmental temperature, supporting thermogenic processes through uncoupling and a robust increase in the AD system. These results highlight tissue-specific effects of chronic cold exposure on aged rats underlying acclimation-driven physiological changes.