bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La experiencia de recolección de información empírica con la técnica de grupos focales. El caso de una investigación en el campo de la Tecnología Educativa en Facultades de la UNNE
Authors: Romero María Nazareth , Núñez Patricia Mónica
Published: September 2022

El presente artículo surge del proceso de investigación realizado en la beca de Investigación “El uso de las TIC en el proceso de estudio en estudiantes universitarios/as avanzados/as del Profesorado en Ciencias de la Educación y la Licenciatura en Artes Combinadas de las Facultades de Humanidades y de Artes, Diseño y Ciencias de la Cultura, UNNE”, desarrollada en el marco del Proyecto de Investigación “La inclusión de las TIC, en la enseñanza de los profesores y en los estudios de alumnos universitarios. Estudio de casos múltiples en Facultades de la Ciudad de Resistencia, Chaco de la UNNE”, aprobado y financiado por la SGCyT-UNNE. 

Se presenta brevemente el problema de investigación, cómo y por qué utilizan TIC en sus procesos de estudio los estudiantes universitarios avanzados; el objetivo general, indagar acerca del uso que realizan dichos estudiantes de las carreras de Profesorado en Ciencias de la Educación y la Licenciatura en Artes Combinadas de la UNNE; la metodología y técnicas utilizadas, de corte cualitativo, para centrarse en este último aspecto. Dando cuenta especialmente de las características de la técnica de grupos focales, cuestiones procedimentales de su aplicación, las experiencias vividas y las decisiones tomadas durante su aplicación.

Se discuten las decisiones metodológicas tomadas al reemplazar la técnica de encuestas previstas originalmente, por la de grupos focales más apropiada al objeto de estudio. Se da cuenta del desarrollo de dos instancias de grupos focales con estudiantes del Profesorado en Ciencias de la Educación y de la Licenciatura en Artes Combinadas, respectivamente.
La práctica docente como escenario en la configuración de las subjetividades y de las prácticas del conocimiento
Authors: Monti Cristina Mónica
Published: September 2022

Este trabajo intenta aportar distintos modos de pensar y modos de hacer en el campo de la formación de las prácticas docentes que se juegan en el desarrollo curricular de la cátedra Práctica y Residencia en Instituciones Educativas, y su relación con la estructura curricular de la carrera a la que pertenece: el Profesorado en Ciencias de la Educación.

El campo de las prácticas docentes es intersubjetivo, donde se reconoce la heterogeneidad y legitimidad de las diferencias entre los interlocutores. El practicante desde su estructura psicosocial interactúa en una red social que lo contiene y lo condiciona hasta cierto punto. Historias, formaciones y experiencias dependen del juego de intereses en función del cual toman posiciones unos en relación con otros.

La cátedra, en este sentido, aspira a convertirse en un espacio transversal, de construcción de subjetividades y de integración y articulación entre teoría y práctica, para la creación de nuevos imaginarios y significaciones en las prácticas pedagógicas.

La formación se constituye así, en un espacio para repensar el trayecto curricular y la práctica docente en particular. La perspectiva desde la que se plantea el trabajo se ubica en el terreno de la pedagogía de la formación desde una mirada compleja. En esta perspectiva, la formación profesional es un itinerario en el que los practicantes más que responder a lo que los profesores indican, es un recorrido que ellos deberán hacer por sí mismos:  construir teoría y hacer surgir el sentido de la práctica educativa.
Adaptations to Emergency Remote Teaching on EFL Writing Course During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sundari Hanna , Oktavita Rr. Astri Indriana , Hendrawaty Nurmala
Published: September 2022

Covid-19 pandemic forced lecturers and students to stay at home and manage online remote teaching systems. This current study explored the adaptations to emergency online teaching on EFL Academic Writing courses in the aspect of practices and perception from both lecturers and students at university. A mixed-method approach was selected using an exploratory sequential design. The participants were a lecturer and 51 university students who registered for the course at a private university in Jakarta. The instruments were the lecturer’s documents from 14 meetings and an online questionnaire sequentially. The data were then analyzed using descriptive as well as thematic qualitative data analysis. The findings showed that the lecturer’s adaptations consisted of digital learning platforms, material delivery, teaching methods/techniques, and writing activity and assessment.  Some students assumed that attending online remote teaching was confusing, while others had no adjustments and called it a new and valuable experience. In general, they perceived positive perceptions toward teaching’s practices. WhatsApp mobile messenger with content materials in PDF format using Genre-based approach considers being very effective in managing Academic Writing courses for emergency remote teaching during the pandemic.
MEMBANGUN LINGKUNGAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA DALAM KELUARGA MENURUT PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR'AN
Authors: Lutfi Lutfi
Published: September 2022

Relationships between individuals in the family environment greatly affect the child's mental health and its effects will be seen until later when he reaches adulthood. A loving and conducive atmosphere for intellectual development that is successfully built in a family will enable a child to be able to apply religious teachings in his life, and be able to also adapt to himself, with his family and with the surrounding community. Therefore, in the process of forming a family, an integrated and guided religious education program is needed. The religious education program in the family must also be able to provide clear work descriptions for each individual in the family so that each can carry out a continuous role for the creation of an Islamic family environment that is conducive to educating children to the fullest
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Web pada Mata Kuliah Bahasa Indonesia sebagai Media Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh
Authors: Wiyanti Endang , Dinihari Yulian , Nazelliana Dian
Published: September 2022

Mata Kuliah Bahasa Indonesia adalah Mata Kuliah Umum wajib yang diambil oleh mahasiswa semester satu dan tiga. Permasalahan yang terjadi di Universitas Indraprasta PGRI adalah dilakukannya pembelajaran jarak jauh di masa pandemi ini. Materi yang ada tidak mencakupi keseluruhan hal yang ingin disampaikan oleh dosen. Mahasiswa kesulitan untuk mempunyai pegangan dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, diperlukan media pembelajaran yang dapat memenuhi semua materi yang ada yaitu dengan media pembelajaran berbasis website. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Research and Development (RnD) dengan proses pengembanganya menggunakan model ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation dan Evaluation). Penelitian pengembangan yang dilakukan hanya sampai tahap Development (pengembangan) karena tujuan penelitian ini sebatas mengembangkan dan menghasilkan suatu aplikasi media pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa hasil validasi yang dilakukan diperoleh persentase rata-rata penilaian sebesar 85,59 % dengan kategori valid. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi media pembelajaran berbasis website pada Mata Kuliah Bahasa Indonesia valid digunakan dalam PJJ.
Meta Analisis: Pendekatan Realistics Mathematics Education (RME)
Authors: Zulfah Zulfah , Nirmala Gita , Fahrul M. Rico , Rahma Nurul , Haryanto Risa Meilani , Agustina Yeni , Ahadna Yusi , Dermawan Agus
Published: September 2022

This research was conducted to determine the Realistics Mathematics Education (RME) approach can be used as a solution in learning mathematics. The research method used in the form of experimental research in the form of a post test and there is a control class and an experimental class. This research method is a meta-analysis with a sample of 4 articles in national journals accredited by Sinta 3-6 with the research subject being junior high school education. The meta-analysis research shows that the effect of the Realistics Mathematics Education (RME) learning approach is effective on math skills. From the subject matter of the 4 articles analyzed, RME has more influence on the material of a two-variable linear equation system, geometry, algebra than other materials. The results showed that there was a better positive response and active learning of students using the Realistic Mathematical Education (RME) approach than those using ordinary learning, and had positive impacts such as more interactive learning, more meaningful learning and being able to understand concepts.
Meta Analisis: Creative Problem Solving
Authors: Avina Ayu Nur , Sundari Astri , Casandra Bunga , Candra Dedi , Agustina Sinta , Sriyani Sriyani , Bidara Yola , Zulfah Zulfah
Published: September 2022

Mathematical problem solving ability is one of the abilities that must be possessed by students in learning mathematics. The right learning model and high self-efficacy are factors that affect mathematical problem-solving abilities. This study aims to determine the effect of the Creative Problem Solving learning model on students' mathematical problem solving abilities. The methods used are several methods with a total sample of 8 journals. The data analyzed were junior and senior high school students, this research is a quantitative research type of experiment that is more effective if used at the junior high school level, if viewed from the material, the CPS learning model is more effective if the Fibbonacci material. Meanwhile, other research shows that CPS has a high influence on Problem Solving Skills.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDEPENDENT LEARNING CURRICULUM AT THE DRIVING SCHOOL
Authors: Aini Qolbiyah  , Sonzarni  , Muhammad Aulia Ismail
Published: September 2022

This study aims to discuss the implementation the independent learning curriculum at the driving school. This research is a literature study, namely research that is sourced from library materials using a qualitative approach. In this case, the researcher explored a number of data, both primary data and secondary data with the following steps: reading and studying in depth primary data such as books, journals, articles, theses and dissertations related to the discussion of the independent learning curriculum at the driving school. The conclusion of this study is that The existence of facilities and infrastructure is also very supportive of the successful implementation of the implementation of the independent curriculum in driving schools. The assessment in the independent curriculum at the driving school that is applied is a comprehensive assessment that encourages students to have competencies according to their talents and interests without burdening students with the minimum score. The National Examination is abolished and replaced with a Minimum Competency Assessment and Character Survey, each school is given full authority regarding those related to national exam policies, Simplification of Learning Implementation Plans.
KONSEP MERDEKA BELAJAR KURIKULUM MERDEKA
Authors: Yasmansyah Yasmansyah , Sesmiarni Zulfani
Published: September 2022

Merdeka belajar bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi lulusan, baik soft skills maupun hard skills, agar lebih siap dan relevan dengan kebutuhan zaman, menyiapkan lulusan sebagai pemimpin masa depan bangsa yang unggul dan berkepribadian. Pendekatan dalam penulisan ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui metode library research. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa delapan bentuk program Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka yang meliputi 1) pertukaran pelajar, 2) magang/praktik kerja, 3) mengajar diinstansi pendidikan, 4) proyek di desa, 5) penelitian/riset, 6) kegiatan kewirausahaan, 7) studi/proyek independent dan 8) proyek kemanusiaan.
PENGARUH LATIHAN KEKUATAN OTOT LENGAN TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN SERVIS BAWAH PADA PERMAINAN BOLA VOLI PUTRI
Authors: Nurjana Mita , Rahmadani Yelvi , Zulhendri
Published: September 2022

Penelitian ini latar belakangi berdasarkan hasil servis bawah bola voli yang dilakukan siswa putri kelas VIII SMP Domo tidak maksimal. Servis bawah adalah sebuah servis dengan awalan bola berada di tangan yang tidak memukul bola, lalu bersiap dari belakang badan untuk memukul bola dengan ayunan tangan dari bawah . Metode latihan yang tepat untuk meningkatkan permainan bola voli servis bawah dengan cara melakukan pemanasan dan push-up dengan benar. Tujuan Penelitian untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Latihan Kekuatan Otot Lengan terhadap Kemampuan Servis Bawah pada Permainan Bola Voli Putri Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Domo. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode pre-eksperimental dengan AAHPER serving accuracy test yaitu preetest dan post-test design. Teknik pengambilan data secara purposive sampling dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov Paired Sample T-test, Paired Sample T-test dan Uji linearitas. Hasil Penelitian berdasarkan output statistik “Test Statistics”, diketahui Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) bernilai 0, 000. Karena nilai 0,000 lebih kecil dari < 0, 05. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa “terdapat perbedaan signifikan skor pretest dengan posttest”, yaitu dengan menggunakan SPSS Versi 25 berdasarkan uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov dengan memperhatikan bahwa nilai signifikasi untuk latihan power otot lengan dan servis bawah memiliki nilai 0,162
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIKA DENGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INKUIRI TERBIMBING SISWA KELAS XI PADA MATERI TRIGONOMETRI: RUMUS JUMLAH DAN SELISIH SINUS DAN KOSINUS
Authors: Umairah Putri
Published: September 2022

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran matematika dengan model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing pada siswa kelas XI IPA  SMA Negeri 2 Rupat dengan pokok bahasan Rumus Jumlah dan Selisih Sinus dan Kosinus dapat: (1) Meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematika siswa yaitu sebelum dilaksanakan tindakan pembelajaran rata-rata nilai siswa sebesar 39,74 dan ketuntasan sebesar 0% (kategori rendah), setelah dilaksanakan tindakan pembelajaran nilai rata-rata siswa meningkat menjadi 71,62 dan ketuntasan sebesar 55,88% (kategori cukup) pada siklus I, nilai ratarata siswa meningkat menjadi 85,66 dan ketuntasan sebesar 85,29 % (kategori tinggi) pada siklus II. (2) Keterlaksanaan pembelajaran dilihat dari kegiatan guru sebesar 73,33% (kategori cukup), kegiatan siswa sebesar 56,47% (kategori cukup) pada siklus I

dan pada siklus II keterlaksanaan pembelajaran dilihat dari kegiatan guru meningkat menjadi 96,67% (kategori tinggi), kegiatan siswa menjadi 83,71% (kategori tinggi).
sejarah perkembangan sosio antropologi kesehatan By Putri saesar hadijah
Authors: Hadijah Putri Saesar
Published: September 2022

Sosioantropologi adalah penggabungan kedua cabang ilmu sosial, yaitu Antropologi dan Sosiologi.• Antropologi adalah cabang ilmu social yang mempelajari budaya masyarakat suatu etnis tertentu, sedangkan• Sosiologi adalah cabang ilmu sosial yang lebih menitik beratkan pada masyarakat dan kehidupan sosialnya seperti kesenian tradisional, kehidupan, dan interaksi sosialnya.
BSR đầu tiên của "trâu cày" BMF - Amazon Đức
Authors: Mindsponge AISDL
Published: September 2022

Hình ảnh màn hình Amazon DE lúc 10h tối dưới đây cũng cho biết BSR đầu tiên trong số các cửa hàng Amazon US, JP, UK, FR,... chính là Đức. Chưa shop nào khác có BSR.
Karakteristik Sosial Budaya Kesehatan Masyarakat Di Daerah Masing - Masing
Authors: aulia nurhilyatul
Published: September 2022

Pada masyarakat Sinjai Timur, dari berbagai lapisan sosial masihmenggunakan pengobatan tradisional (Dukun) untuk mengobati penyakitnya.Untuk itu perlu dilakukan penelitian yang bertujuan menjelaskan secarailmiah faktor yang melatar belakangi masyarakat dalam pemanfaatanpengobatan tradisional dan menjelaskan sistem pengobatan dan penyembuhanpenyakit secara tradisional (Dukun). Pendekatan yang digunakan adalahdeskriptif kualitatif, sedangkan analisis data bersifat induktif danberkelanjutan.
sejarah sosio antropologi
Authors: maharani suci
Published: September 2022

Antropologi kesehatan sebagai salah satu cabang ilmu sosialmempunyai bidang kajian sendiri yang dapat dibedakan dengan ilmusosial lainnya, seperti sosiologi, ilmu ekonomi, ilmu politik,kriminologi dan lain-lainnya.Antropologi juga dapat dikelompokkan kedalam cabang ilmu humaniora karena kajiannya yang terfokuskepada manusia dan kebudayaannya yang fokus dalam bidangkesehatan.
Reducing the residue of retractions in evidence synthesis: Ways to minimize inappropriate citation and use of retracted data
Authors: Bakker Caitlin , Boughton Stephanie , Faggion Clovis , Fanelli Daniele , Kaiser Kathryn , Schneider Jodi
Published: September 2022

The incorporation of publications that have been retracted is a risk in reliable evidence synthesis. Retraction is an important mechanism for correcting the literature and protecting its integrity. Within the medical literature, the continued citation of retracted publications occurs for a variety of reasons. Recent evidence suggests that systematic reviews and meta-analyses often unwittingly cite retracted publications which, at least in some cases, may significantly impact quantitative effect estimates in meta-analyses. There is strong evidence that authors of systematic reviews and meta-analyses may be unaware of the retracted status of publications and treat them as if they are not retracted. These problems are difficult to address for several reasons: identifying retracted publications is important but logistically challenging; publications may be retracted while a review is in preparation or in press; and problems with a publication may also be discovered after the evidence synthesis is published. We propose a set of concrete actions that stakeholders (e.g., scientists, peer-reviewers, journal editors) might take in the near-term, and that research funders, citation management systems, and databases and search engines might take in the longer term to limit the impact of retracted primary studies on evidence syntheses.
School Professionals’ Knowledge about Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: An International Study
Authors: Perrin Paul B.
Published: September 2022

Objective: To determine Spanish-speaking school professionals’ level of knowledge and attitudes regarding pediatric TBI.Methods: School professionals (n=2,238) from 19 countries completed an online-survey regarding their training, knowledge and misconceptions, attitudes and perceptions about TBI.Results: Of the full sample, 75% (n=1689) knew what TBI was, though only 18% (n=350) reported having experience with a student with TBI. Only 7.7% (n=143) and 3% (n=55) of participants could identify all of the common short- and long-term TBI sequelae, respectively. Special education professionals, those with experience with a student with TBI, and who had received training regarding TBI showed greater knowledge in these areas. Although participants showed high levels of knowledge in 6/24 misconceptions of TBI, they endorsed others. Group, sex, experience with students with TBI, training in TBI, and number of years working were significantly linked to some misconceptions about TBI; however, the effect sizes showed small effects.Conclusion: The knowledge and experience that Spanish-speaking school professionals have regarding childhood TBI are scarce. It is therefore critical that these professionals receive a more comprehensive education during their academic training and the practice of their profession about TBI.
Grocery Shopping for America
Authors: Pandya Sonal , Cian Luca , Venkatesan Rajkumar
Published: September 2022

People demonstrate indirect support for a nation’s identity by consuming products representing their nationality. In such context, this paper focuses on how people react toward brands with national associations when the nation faces threats perpetrated by institutions. Institutions are important as they are one of the core elements defining national identity. Institutional threats to national identity can come from within the nation (internal threat) and from outside (external threat).Weekly supermarket scanner data from 2004 showed that sales of American-sounding brands declined in counties that saw higher coverage of the Abu Ghraib torture scandal (internal threat), and sales of American-sounding brands increased in counties with more war casualties (external threat). Seven additional experiments demonstrated that: (a) self-enhancement derived from national identity mediates these main effects, (b) advertisements that refocus attention on how the brand helps to cope with external threats mitigate the negative effects of internal threats for American brands, and (c) such advertisements do not mitigate the negative effects of internal threats for non-American brands. Qualitative surveys (N=218), surveys (N=1603), experiments (N=3123), and secondary data analyses (encompassing sales of over 8,000 brands across more than 1,100 US stores), were used to triangulate the results.
Retrospective bias during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Yamagata Mei , Miura Asako
Published: September 2022

A human tendency is to distort past events, leading to a gap between experience and retrospective experience. This study clarified the characteristics of retrospective bias in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and examined the relationship between individual differences. Longitudinal data from 597 Japanese individuals were gathered during the COVID-19 pandemic from January 2020 to January 2021. Analysis revealed that cognition regarding COVID-19 one year ago was retrospectively underestimated. In addition, within-person variation among the responses of the 11 waves consistently showed a negative association with bias. These findings suggest that a retrospective method for long-lasting and fluctuating events will lead to inaccurate conclusions.
Predicting Backchannel Signaling in Child-Caregiver Multimodal Conversations
Authors: Liu Jing , Nikolaus Mitja , Bodur Kubra , Fourtassi Abdellah
Published: September 2022

Conversation requires cooperative social interaction between interlocutors. In particular, active listening through backchannel signaling (hereafter BC) i.e., showing attention through verbal (short responses like ``Yeah'') and non-verbal behaviors (e.g. smiling or nodding) is crucial to managing the flow of a conversation and it requires sophisticated coordination skills. How does BC develop in childhood?Previous studies were either conducted in highly controlled experimental settings or relied on qualitative corpus analysis, which does not allow for a proper understanding of children's BC development, especially in terms of its collaborative/coordinated use. This paper aims at filling this gap using a machine learning model that learns to predict children's BC production based on the interlocutor's inviting cues in child-caregiver naturalistic conversations. By comparing BC predictability across children and adults, we found that, contrary to what has been suggested in previous in-lab studies, children between the ages of 6 and 12 can actually produce and respond to backchannel inviting cues as consistently as adults do, suggesting an adult-like form of coordination.
Learning the lie of the land: How people construct mental representations of distributions.
Authors: Mason Alice , Szollosi Aba , Newell Ben R
Published: September 2022

An unexamined assumption in many studies of learning and decision making is that people learn underlying probability distributions. However, the acquisition of distributional knowledge is rarely the focus of investigations. We report five experiments (N = 580 adults) that provide this focus and highlight the factors that impact people’s ability to accurately learn and reproduce underlying distributions. We find that people accurately reproduced the distribution only when either the environmental signal is strong (i.e., non-noisy discrete bimodal distributions), or sufficient cues are provided to aid construction of mental representations (e.g., items from the modes in a noisy bimodal distribution are presented in different colours). Together the results challenge strong assumptions about the role of probability distribution-knowledge in explanations of learning and decision making.
Multi-site, multi-country randomized clinical trial of an acute traumatic brain injury caregiver transition assistance program in Latin America
Authors: Perrin Paul B.
Published: September 2022

BACKGROUND: Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Latin America experience high levels of disability and extremely poor functional outcomes, and their informal caregivers play a key role in their rehabilitation and care. OBJECTIVE: To improve TBI rehabilitation through stronger informal caregiving, this study developed and evaluated an evidence-based and culturally appropriate Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for informal caregivers of individuals with TBI in Latin America, specifically targeting the time period before and after the transition from hospital to home. METHODS: A sample of 89 people with a new TBI and their primary informal caregiver (n = 178) was recruited from two hospitals in Mexico City, Mexico, and in Cali, Colombia. Caregivers were randomly assigned to either the TAP group or to a control group receiving the standard care provided by the hospital. Caregivers completed measures of depression and burden, and individuals with TBI completed measures of depression and self-perceived burden on caregivers before hospital discharge and at 2- and 4-month follow ups. RESULTS: Caregivers in the TAP group reported significantly lower burden than those in the control group and marginally lower depression. Individuals with TBI whose caregivers had been in the TAP group reported significantly lower depression than those whose caregivers had been in the control group and non-significant but lower self-perceived burden on their caregivers.CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that the TAP has strong potential to benefit both TBI caregivers and individuals with TBI during the transition from acute TBI hospitalization to home in Latin America, generally showing small- or medium-sized effects on key outcomes.
Figures, and Charts, and Tables, Oh My!: A Content Analysis of Textbook Data Visualizations
Authors: Medley-Rath Stephanie , Gillespie Michael D. , Novosel Nicholas , Combs Sydnye , Fearnow Drew
Published: September 2022

Textbooks offer instructors an opportunity to promote data visualization and statistical literacy throughout the sociology curriculum. In this study, we examined 463 data visualizations from 27 textbooks for Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, and intermediate elective courses to illuminate the range of data visualizations and their use of statistical data and numerical variables. We find that textbooks rely on a narrow range of data visualizations (e.g., bar/column charts and tables) and statistical data (e.g., percentages), and numerical variables (e.g., age). Introduction to Sociology textbooks used more data visualizations, and Social Problems textbooks incorporated more types of statistics. In contrast, intermediate-level textbooks presented more measures of central tendency. Overall, our results suggest textbooks could better integrate a broader range of figures, statistical data, and numerical variables. We conclude with resources for integrating data visualization in instruction.
The EU and protracted displacement: providing solutions or creating obstacles?
Authors: Ferreira Nuno , Kea Pamela , Kraler Albert , Wagner Martin
Published: September 2022

In this paper, we explore how the European Union (EU) legal and policy framework relates to protracted displacement. To this end, we examine the existing legal, policy and institutional framework both in the EU and globally, including the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), the 2015 ‘European Agenda on Migration’, and the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Analytically, we employ Norbert Elias’ concept of ‘figurations’ as a conceptual lens to describe and identify distinct constellations of relationships, norms and social interactions between different actors shaping approaches towards protracted displacement. We argue that policies on protracted displacement are shaped by a triangle of three figurations – the migration security figuration, the humanitarian refugee relief figuration, and the protection-rights figuration. We trace how the migration-security figuration has gained the upper hand in recent years and what this means for EU policies addressing protracted displacement. We conclude that the EU is an actor that facilitates, rather than addresses, protracted displacement, and the Pact on Migration and Asylum further cements that role.
Acute Renal Failure in Newborns with Birth Asphyxia
Authors: KC Rajesh , Kanodia Piush , Sah Shyam Nandan , Adhikari Sumit
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Perinatal asphyxia is one of the common causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality. It can affect almost all the body organs and most frequently affected organs are kidneys. Acute Renal Failure is the commonest renal complication, manifested by changes in urine output and blood chemistries.

Aims: To evaluate the renal function in asphyxiated newborns.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted, from August 2021 to February 2022, on 95 term neonates admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Nepalgunj Medical College, Kohalpur for birth asphyxia as per World Health Organization definition. All neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy were staged by Sarnat and Sarnat staging. After 48 hours of life, blood sample was sent for investigations. Urine output was monitored and neonates were managed according to the hospital protocol.

Results: Male to female ratio was M:F 1.90:1. Percentage of acute renal failure was higher in babies with higher Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy grades. It was seen in 12% in Grade I, 82% in Grade II and 100% in Grade III. Renal failure had significant association with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy staging(p<0.05).The means of serum creatinine significantly increased with the increase in Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy grades (p<0.05). Mean serum creatinine among Grade I, Grade II and Grade III newborns were 0.9±0.44, 2.2±.93and 2.9±0.38 mg/dl respectively. Mean urinary output significantly decreased as the grades of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy increased (p<0.05) with mean urine output 1.5±0.38, 1.3±0.53and 1.1±0.39 ml/kg/hour respectively in Grade I, Grade II and Grade III.

Conclusion: Neonates with higher grades of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy had higher values of serum creatinine. Urine output decreased as the grading of asphyxia increased
Predictors of Esophageal Varices and Risk of Variceal Bleeding in Patients of Liver Cirrhosis
Authors: Panta Prabesh , Khadka Dipendra , Basnet Subhechhya , KC Rupak , Khanal Bibek , Shah Gaurav Jung
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Variceal bleeding from esophageal varices has high morbidity and mortality. There are invasive and non invasive methods by which risk of bleeding can be predicted. Upper Gastro-intestinal endoscopy is invasive, uncomfortable and expensive procedure though being the gold standard to screen Esophageal Varices (EV).

Aims: To know the role of non-invasive markers for prediction of esophageal varices and variceal bleed with liver cirrhosis.

Methods: A prospective hospital based study was carried in the Department of Internal Medicine, Nepalgunj Medical College, Kohalpur from October  2021 to March 2022. A total of 70 patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. The non invasive markers were done and correlated with endoscopy.

Results: Our study included 70 patients with liver cirrhosis. The mean age in our study was 63.1±8.346 years. During upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, esophageal varices was present in 46 (65.71%) patients. Child Turcot Pugh Score C (81.43%) was found in majority. Significant association was found between score C (P<0.05), thrombocytopenia, Model for End stage Liver Disease Score (P=0.017) and low albumin level with esophageal varices and variceal bleeding. Similarly, significant alcohol intake was associated with esophageal varices and variceal bleed. However, no association was found between age and esophageal varices.

Conclusion: Child Turcot Pugh score, thrombocytopenia, low albumin level and Model for End stage Liver Disease along with significant alcohol intake correlated with presence of esophageal varices and can be considered as non invasive tools for screening of esophageal varices and variceal bleeding in cirrhosis.
Comparative Study of Pain on Injection of Propofol MCT-LCT with Propofol Nanoemulsion for General Anaesthesia
Authors: Shakya Shailendra , Vaidya Preeti , Paudel Bibek
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Pain during injection of propofol continues to be a major discomfort for patients. Different propofol formulations have been introduced to reduce the incidence of pain.

Aims: To know the incidence, severity of pain at induction and post operative amnesic effect of two different formulations of propofol.

Methods: This double-blinded comparative study involved randomly selected 100 patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia with physical status score I or II (American Society of Anesthesiologists). Out of 100 patients, 50 received medium and long chain triglyceride Propofol (Group A) while another 50 received nanoemulsion Propofol (Group B) intravenously. Parameters measured and compared were the gender, age, weight, physical status score, pain on injection and postoperative recall of pain during injection of propofol.

Results: Both groups were comparable with regards to age, gender, physical status score, mean duration of surgery. The presence of pain during injection with propofol in group A was 76% (38 patients) while 36% (18 patients) in group B which was statistically significant (p =0.0001). Severity of pain was more in group A which was statistically significant in comparison to group B (p=0.0001). The arm withdrawal during the injection of propofol was found more in Group A than Group B, 24% vs 0% (p=0.0002). Recall of pain after 4 hours postoperatively was found in 5 patients of Group A (10%) and 3 patients of Group B (6%) which came out to be statistically insignificant (p=0.715). There was no significant difference between  groups regarding heart rate, mean arterial pressure, respiratory rate and arterial hemoglobin oxygenation at all assessed times (p > 0.05) intraoperatively.

Conclusion: This study clearly shows the incidence and severity of pain on intravenous administration in nanoemulsion Propofol is significantly less. However, amnestic effect was equally present in both the groups.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Causing Urinary Tract Infection at Nepalgunj Medical College
Authors: Gurung Kishor , KC Rupak , Patel Ishant , Neupane Dhan Raj , Pokhrel Sandeep , Gurung Samjhana
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Urinary Tract Infection is one of the most common infectious diseases affecting people of all age groups. Resistance to antibiotics is highly prevalent in bacterial isolates.

Aims: This study was carried out to isolate the different microbial agents and evaluate their antibiograms pattern.

Methods: Hospital based descriptive cross sectional study was conducted over the period of October 2021 to January 2022 at Nepalgunj Medical College, Kohalpur, Nepal. 292 urine samples were inoculated on cysteine lactose electrolyte deficient agar and incubated at 37 0C in incubator. After overnight growth, Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria were identified on the basis of different biochemical tests. Antibiotic sensitivity test was performed by Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method.

Results: Out of 292 urine samples, 28.76 % showed microbial growth. Majority of isolates were Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Most vulnerable age group was 26-50 years. Overall pathogens were sensitive to amikacin, gentamicin, nitrofurantoin but resistant to cefixime.

Conclusion: Regular surveillance of the resistance is required among microorganisms to ensure the appropriate therapy of Urinary tract infection.
Reaction Time Based Cognitive Functions and Associated Recovery Heart Rate in Medical Student
Authors: Chaudhary Sailesh , Shah Gaurav Jung
Published: September 2022

Introduction: Physical activity is an indicator of physical function that preserve or promotes cerebral blood flow which in turn is associating with better functioning cognitive function. Cognitive functions can be assessed using reaction time. It is the ability to quick motor response to definite stimulus, while the time that elapses between the sensory stimulation and the motor activity.

Aims: To assess the cognitive function of medical students using visual & auditory reaction times in different fitness groups and to correlate values of reaction times to recovery heart rate.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 57 consenting healthy medical students age 17-30 years, underwent 3-Minutes Step Test to assess their physical fitness along with Auditory reaction time and Visual reaction time to assess their cognitive function. Based on Recovery heart rate which was calculated after 3-Minute step test. Students were categorized into four groups that is good, satisfactory, poor and very poor their Auditory reaction time and Visual reaction time T were measured for these groups.

Results: Results showed Auditory reaction time and Visual reaction time was statistically significant when all groups of physically fitness were compared (p-0.014). When pairs of groups were compared significant differences of Auditory reaction time was found good fitness level Vs very poor fitness level in Auditory reaction time (p0.008) and significant difference of Visual reaction time was found between good fitness level Vs satisfactory fitness level in Visual reaction time (p-0.028). Comparison of many other pairs of fitness groups found to be non-significant.

Conclusion: Good fitness level has higher cognition which can be achieved by doing physical activity to improve the fitness level.
Pårørendesamtalen: En kvalitativ studie av profesjonsutøveres erfaringer med samtaler hvor pårørende søker hjelp
Authors: Sommerseth Rita
Published: September 2022

PårørendeSenteret har gitt Programområdet pårørendeforskning, ved Universitetet i Stavanger, i oppdrag å utføre en undersøkelse av pårørendesamtalen. Tema i undersøkelse er knyttet til:  Hvem er de pårørende og hvorfor søker de hjelp  Å være pårørende er både en ressurs og en byrde  Samtalen som redskap i profesjonsfag som helse- og omsorgsfagene  Ulike typer teoretisk påvirkning i forhold til pårørendesamtalen Det legges særlig vekt på:  Konstruerte case som eksempler på tilnærmingsmåter i pårørendesamtalen  Tilnærming i prosesser med livsproblemer eksemplifisert med casene.  Har rammebetingelse betydning for samtalen  Skillelinjer mellom samtaler ved Pårørendesenteret og samtaler i helseinstitusjoner  Klientifisering av pårørende De pårørende søker hjelp for egen del fordi de har en nærstående person som er fysisk eller psykisk syk, har en funksjonsnedsettelse eller et rusmisbruk. Eller at de får for lite eller for dårlig informasjon fra hjelpeapparatet eller de ikke vet at det er informasjon og få, eller at hjelpeapparatet viser for liten forståelse for deres situasjon, eller at de ikke finner frem til relevant hjelpeinstans. Pårørendesamtalen ser ut for å ha sitt utspring i generell profesjonsteori fra helse- og sosialfagene, men er påvirket av rådgivningsteori, teori om støttesamtaler, kriseteori, terapeutiske samtaler og annen teoretisk og klinisk bagasje den enkelte har i sin bakgrunn. Brukermedvirkning er sentralt. Profesjonsutøverne møter en stor variasjon av problemer i samtalene, noe som krever gode kommunikasjonsferdigheter og kjennskap til hjelpeapparatet. Det er sentralt for profesjonsutøverne og «skreddersy» tilbudet til den enkelte. Det presenteres seks konstruerte case og tilnærmingsmåter for samtaler. I en analyse og tolkning av tilnærmingsmåtene prøver en å vise hvordan profesjonsteori kan anvendes for å forstå pårørende, men og for å vise at casene representerer flere utfordringer enn det som er vist i det enkelte case. Forskjellene i de organisatoriske forholdene for Pårørendesenteret og helseinstitusjoner og kommuner skaper ulike betingelser for pårørendesamtalen. Det kan se ut som uavhengighet i forhold til hjelpeapparatet er viktig når en skal hjelpe pårørende med og «forhandle frem» ulike tilbud.
Pengolahan Air Bekas Rendaman Cengkeh Dari Suatu Pabrik Rokok Secara Kimia (Koagulasi- Flokulasi)
Authors: Affandi Samsudin
Published: September 2022

Clove soaking wastewater that is discharged directly into water bodies without being carried out first results in environmental pollution. Researchers made observations for the characteristics of 2 sampling times, with the COD and BOD concentrations for the first sample, respectively, the COD concentration was 5,703.5 ppm and BOD was 2,270.8 ppm. For the second sample, the concentration of COD is 4,181.4 ppm and BOD is 2,020.7 ppm. Therefore, the researchers tried to treat the water from the cloves soaked by coagulation – flocculation processing. The chemical used in the coagulation stage is alum as a coagulant, while at the flocculation stage, polyelectrolyte is used as a flocculant (auxiliary coagulant). The success indicator in this research is the percentage of COD and BOD removal for treated wastewater. This research was conducted in two stages of processing, the first processing using a dose variation of alum, while the second processing using a dose variation of polyelectrolyte. It was found that alum dose added of 3000 ppm resulted in COD removal percentage of 62.6% and BOD of 72.3%, while in the flocculation process the dose of polyelectrolyte (anionic) added 100 ppm and was able to remove COD and BOD by 60% and 32%.Keywords: Coagulation, Flocculation, Alum, Polyelectrolyte
Efektivitas Penambahan Biji Asam Jawa sebagai Biokoagulan Pada Pengolahan Limbah Cair Industri Perikanan
Authors: Afrianisa Ro'du Dhuha , Ningsih Erlinda
Published: September 2022

Limbah cair industri perikanan memiliki kandungan TSS, BOD, dan COD yang cukup tinggi.Pengolahanterhadaplimbahiniperludilakukansebelumlimbahdapatdibuangkelingkungan.Koagulasidanflokulasimerupakansalahsatucarauntukmenurunkankandungan TSS, BOD, dan COD pada limbah. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh penambahan biokoagulan dalam  menurunkan kadar BOD, COD, dan TSS pada air limbah industriperikanan. Proses koagulasi-flokulasi dievaluasi dengan memvariasikan jumlah penambahankoagulan dan kecepatan pengadukan dengan menggunakan alat jartest. Koagulan disiapkandengan cara menghaluskan, mengeringkan dan mengayak serbuk biji asam.Padajumlahpenambahankoagulan1gr/Ldengankecepatanpengadukan cepat120 rpm selama 1 menit kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pengadukan lambat40rpmselama 3menitdiperoleh hasiloptimumyang mampumenurunkankadar BODhingga76,77%, COD sebesar 78,10 %,dan TSSsebesar 54,02%.Limbah cair industri perikanan memiliki kandungan TSS, BOD, dan COD yang cukup tinggi.Pengolahanterhadaplimbahiniperludilakukansebelumlimbahdapatdibuangkelingkungan.Koagulasidanflokulasimerupakansalahsatucarauntukmenurunkankandungan TSS, BOD, dan COD pada limbah. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh penambahan biokoagulan dalam  menurunkan kadar BOD, COD, dan TSS pada air limbah industriperikanan. Proses koagulasi-flokulasi dievaluasi dengan memvariasikan jumlah penambahankoagulan dan kecepatan pengadukan dengan menggunakan alat jartest. Koagulan disiapkandengan cara menghaluskan, mengeringkan dan mengayak serbuk biji asam.Padajumlahpenambahankoagulan1gr/Ldengankecepatanpengadukan cepat120 rpm selama 1 menit kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pengadukan lambat40rpmselama 3menitdiperoleh hasiloptimumyang mampumenurunkankadar BODhingga76,77%, COD sebesar 78,10 %,dan TSSsebesar 54,02%.Kata kunci:efektivitas, asam, biokoagulan, limbah, perikanan
PENGUJIAN USABILITY APLIKASI PEDULILINDUNGI DENGAN METODE SYSTEM USABILITY SCALE (SUS)
Authors: Kosim Mochammad Alvian , Aji Setiawan Restu , Darwis Muhammad
Published: September 2022

PeduliLindungi adalah aplikasi yang dibuat dan dikembangkan oleh pemerintah Republik Indonesia  yang bertujuan untuk  pemerintah dalam mengntrol dan melacak penyebaran Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19). PeduliLindungi memiliki fitur utama melacak lokasi, sehingga aplikasi ini memerlukan partisipasi masyarakat sebagai pengguna untuk saling menginformasikan lokasinya saat berpergian,  dengan tujuan agar dapat melacak lokasi dan riwayat kontak dengan penderita Covid-19. Akan tetapi dalam pengoperasian dan pelaksanaannya muncul berbagai masalah yang dihadapi oleh pengguna antara lain, respon aplikasi yang lambat dan kurang intuitif, informasi yang kurang jelas, serta masalah aplikasi yang sering force close. Jurnal ini ditujukan untuk menggambarkan nilai usability terhadap aplikasi PeduliLindungi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode SUS dengan memberikan beberapa kuesioner yang terdiri dari 10 pertanyaan terkait aplikasi PeduliLindungi kepada 35 responden pada penelitian pertama. Dari penelitian tersebut didapatkan 7 rekomendasi yang selanjutnya diaplikasikan pada aplikasi PeduliLindungi sebagai perbaikan. Pada penelitian kedua, melibatkan 4 pakar sebagai responden untuk menilai usability aplikasi tersebut setelah dilakukan perbaikan. Hasil dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan nilai usability setelah dilakukan perbaikan dari angka 65 pada skor SUS pertama menjadi 81 pada skor SUS kedua.
SISTEM PAKAR UNTUK MENDIAGNOSA PENYAKIT GIGI DAN MULUT MENGGUNAKAN METODE FORWARD CHAINING (STUDI DI RSUD MENGGALA)
Authors: Sesunan Mira Febriana , Darsin Darsin Darsin
Published: September 2022

Gigi dan mulut adalah organ-organ tubuh yang sangat penting karena berawal  dari  penyakit  yang  ada  pada  kedua  organ  inilah  akan  timbul penyakit-penyakit  membahayakan menduduki urutan  pertama  dari  daftar  10  besar  penyakit  yang  paling  sering  dikeluhkan masyarakat  Indonesia.Sistem pakar merupakan suatu sistem berupa aplikasi komputer dimana komputer dibuat seakan-akan berpikir seperti seorang pakar/ahli dalam bidangnya. Di RSUD Menggala dokter gigi dan mulut tidak setiap hari ada, akan tetapi banyak pasien yang datang hanya sekedar periksa gigi dan mulut atupun berobat, sedangkan dokter tidak selalu ada setiap harinya, sehinga banyak pasien yang kecewa karena tidak dapat konsultasi langsung degan dokter. Berdasarkan latar belakang masalah dan maka perumusan masalah pada skripsi ini adalah bagaimana membangun sistem pakar diagnosis penyakit gigi dan mulut untuk membantu asisten dokter dengan metode forward chaining ? dan Apakah sistem pakar yang di bangun dapat membantu menyelesaikan masalah?Hasil penelitian ini adalah sistem pakar diagnosa penyakit gigi dan mulut, mempermudah dalam melakukan diagnose gejala penyakit gigi dan mulut dan membantu asisten dokter dalam memberikan solusi penyakit pada pasien. Kata kunci: Gigi dan mulut, Sistem Pakar, forward chaining
Shakespeare at work. On J. Shapiro’s book A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare: 1599
Authors: Lutsenko E. M.
Published: September 2022

The article prefaces the publication of chapter 8 (Is This a Holiday?) from J. Shapiro’s book on W. Shakespeare and examines the architecture of the intellectual docu-novel which carefully reconstructs a period in the English playwright’s life and work and shows how the social and political developments of the Elizabethan era as well as specific facts of the Bard’s biography found their way into Shakespeare’s plays dated 1599. Drawing on documentary evidence, Shapiro pieces together the events of the year that marked a turning point in Shakespeare’s work. In terms of its genre, the book follows the traditions of W. Scott’s historical novels. The author succeeds in rendering the spirit of the daily life in a 16th-c. London, and discusses, along with Shakespeare’s plays, the city’s news and gossip, sermons and pamphlets, as well as curious incidents at the court theatre, etc. On the whole, Shapiro paints a portrait of a playwright who shuns debauched London pastimes.