bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Current Accessibility Challenges and Perspectives for People with Visual Impairments in Tabletop Games
Authors: Léste João , Farbiarz Jackeline
Published: November 2023

Much has already been discussed about the educational benefits of playing Tabletop games. However, as United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.5 points out, there still exist many disparities in the access to quality education by vulnerable groups. This paper aims to address some of the factors that contribute to this disparity in regard to people with visual impairments in Brazil. Beyond that, there is a much more dire barrier of access to: the majority of information about the games is presented visually. In practice, people with visual impairments have to rely on the “goodwill” of other people to try and adapt the games for them, who are generally their teachers, friends or relatives. Lastly, this paper presents some accessibility criteria to be considered when designing board games for people with visual impairments, as well as present the Design in Partnership approach as a viable method to design more meaningful games for this context.
Guidelines for Ludonarrative Conversion: A Case Study for a Children's Book Converted to a Game
Authors: Starks Katryna
Published: November 2023

Video games are a way to help children improve their communication and collaboration skills as well as engage them in the world of their favorite book characters. This paper explains the unique features of books and games, and how interactivity can enhance the reader experience in the game world. It then goes on to explain various design considerations for children, including age ratings and designs for screen time recommendations. Further, game mechanics are paired with Erickson’s stages of development to facilitate optimal design in various age group. Finally, a development framework is presented, and a case study features a prototype design which displays these principles in a real-world setting.
PROSES REKRUTMEN CALON ANGGOTA DPRD PEREMPUAN PKS JAWA BARAT PADA PEMILU TAHUN 2019
Authors: Karenina Suci Fauzi , Chaeriyah Sri Zul , Solihah Ratnia
Published: November 2023

This research is entitled "Recruitment of Candidates Women for Members of the West Java PKS DPRD in the 2019 Election". This study sees the involvement of women in politics as important. However, the number of women's electability in legislative seats is still below the standard, and this problem also occurs in West Java PKS. Whereas PKS is known as a methodical cadre party that should produce female cadres who are able to compete and internalize strong party values. Seeing this phenomenon, this study wants to see how the recruitment of PKS women in West Java in the 2019 Election. In political recruitment itself, as formulated by Pippa Norris, who talked about criteria, nominations and results. The method used in this research is qualitative. This study sees that regeneration occupies an important criterion in the recruitment process. Meanwhile, the regeneration between male and female cadres did not differ significantly. In the context of nomination, UPA plays an important role because UPA is the body in charge of recommending names that are considered competent to advance in the contestation. In addition to party values, UPA also considers aspects of individual, economic and social capital, and for female cadres it is required to have permission from their husbands. In the 2019 Pileg, West Java PKS only passed 3 female members in legislative seats. Penelitian ini berjudul “Rekrutmen Calon Anggota DPRD Perempuan PKS Jawa Barat pada Pemilu 2019”. Penelitian ini melihat keterlibatan perempuan dalam politik sebagai hal yang penting. Akan tetapi angka keterpilihan perempuan dalam kursi legislatif masih di bawah standar, dan persoalan tersebut terjadi juga pada PKS Jawa Barat. Padahal PKS dikenal sebagai partai kader yang begitu metodik yang seharusnya menghasilkan kader perempuan yang mampu bersaing dan terinternalisasi nilai kepartaian yang kuat. Melihat fenomena tersebut studi ini ingin melihat bagaimana rekrutmen perempuan PKS di Jawa Barat pada Pemilu 2019. Dalam rekrutmen politik sendiri sebagaimana yang dirumuskan oleh Pippa Norris, yang berbicara soal kriteria, nominasi dan hasil. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni kualititatif. Penelitian ini melihat kaderisasi menempati kriteria penting dalam proses rekrutmen. Sementara itu, kaderisasi antara kader laki-laki dan perempuan tidak berbeda secara signifikan. Dalam konteks penominasian, UPA memainkan peranan penting karena UPA lah badan yang bertugas merekomendasikan nama-nama yang dianggap kompeten untuk maju dalam kontestasi. Selain nilai kepartaian, UPA pun mempertimbangkan aspek modal individu, ekonomi dan sosial, dan untuk kader perempuan diharuskan ada izin dari suami. Dalam Pileg 2019, PKS Jawa Barat hanya meloloskan 3 anggota perempuan dalam kursi legislatif.
KUALITAS PELAYANAN PENERBITAN KTP ELEKTRONIK (e-KTP) PADA DINAS KEPENDUDUKAN DAN PENCATATAN SIPIL KABUPATEN KUNINGAN
Authors: Tarliyah Anisa , Sukarno Dedi , Kudus Imanudin
Published: November 2023

This research illustrate the Service Quality for Issuing Electronic KTP (e-KTP) at the Kuningan Regency Population and Civil Registration Service. The background in this quality of the service for issuing e-KTP which is considered to be of high quality, but the existence of the Covid-19 pandemic has made procedures in public services also change. With changes to public service procedures, it will certainly affect the quality of service. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that can drive the quality of e-KTP issuance services. Data collection techniques in this study by distributing questionnaires filled out by 90 respondents. The results of this study indicate that all factors can be considered to influence service quality, where the factors considered the strongest are Citizen Influence, Fairness and Personal Attention. Where Disdukcapil Kuningan will be of higher quality if it is able to respond well to the community by paying attention to these factors. Penelitian ini menggambarkan mengenai Kualitas Pelayanan Penerbitan KTP Elektronik (e-KTP) pada Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Kuningan. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi dengan kualitas pelayanan penerbitan e-KTP yang dinilai berkualitas namun adanya pandemi covid-19 membuat prosedur dalam pelayanan publik juga mengalami perubahan. Dengan adanya perubahan pada prosedur pelayanan publik tersebut tentunya akan mempengaruhi kualitas pelayanan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mampu mendorong kualitas pelayanan penerbitan e-KTP. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dengan menyebar kuesioner yang diisi oleh 90 orang responden. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa keseluruhan faktor mampu dianggap mempengaruhi kualitas pelayanan, dimana faktor yang dianggap paling kuat adalah Citizen Influence, Fairness dan Personal Attention. Dimana Disdukcapil Kuningan akan semakin berkualitas apabila mampu merespon masyarakat secara baik dengan memperhatikan faktor-faktor tersebut.
KOORDINASI PENANGANAN PENYALAHGUNAAN NARKOTIKA MELALUI TIM ASESMEN TERPADU DI KOTA CIMAHI
Authors: Erlangga Rio Aryandi , Darto Darto , Halim Hilman Abdul
Published: November 2023

Based on the problems that occurred in the coordination of the handling of narcotics abuse through the Integrated Assessment Team in Cimahi City, several basic obstacles were found, such as the lack of budget and the ineffectiveness of the implementing agencies, the existence of official mutations in the implementing agencies appointed as the Integrated Assessment Team. The researcher uses the theory of success factors for coordination from the State Service Commission which has 3 dimensions, namely the mandate dimension, the system dimension, and the behavioral dimension. The purpose of this study is to describe the coordination of the handling of narcotics abuse through the Integrated Assessment Team in Cimahi City which has not been effective. This study uses a qualitative method in which the author conducts interviews with several informants, then will look for data through related documents to strengthen the data that has been obtained from interviews. The results obtained are that the three dimensions that have been described have not been implemented properly. Therefore, researchers provide suggestions related to the coordination of handling narcotics abuse through the Integrated Assessment Team, it is necessary to make efforts to the budget for the implementation of the assessment by the Integrated Assessment Team, better coordination is carried out directly to the members of the Integrated Assessment Team Berdasarkan permasalahan yang terjadi dalam koordinasi penanganan penyalahgunaan narkotika melalui Tim Asesmen Terpadu di Kota Cimahi ditemukan beberapa kendala yang mendasar seperti kurang nya anggaran serta belum efektifnya instnasi pelaksana, adanya mutasi dinas pada instnasi pelaksana yang ditunjuk menjadi Tim Asesmen Terpadu. Peneliti menggunakan teori factor-faktor keberhasilan koordinasi dari State Service Commission yang memiliki 3 dimensi, yaitu dimensi mandate, dimensi system, dan dimensi perilaku. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan koordinasi penanganan penyalahgunaan narkotika melalui Tim Asesmen Terpadu di Kota Cimahi yang belum efektif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang mana penulis melakukan wawancara dengan beberapa informan, lalu akan mencari data melalui dokumen-dokumen terkait untuk meguatkan data yang telah didapatkan dari wawancara. Hasil yang didapatkan adalah bahwa dari ketiga dimensi yang telah diuraikan masih belum terlaksana dengan baik. Maka dari itu, peneliti memberikan saran terkait koordinasi penanganan penyalahgunaan narkotika melalui Tim Asesmen Terpadu perlu melakukan upaya terhadap anggaran pelaksanaan asesmen oleh Tim Asesmen Terpadu, koordinasi yang dilakukan lebih baik langsung kepada anggota Tim Asesmen Terpadu
EVALUASI PELATIHAN VOKASI KEMENTERIAN KETENAGAKERJAAN SELAMA PERIODE PANDEMI COVID-19 (2021)
Authors: Wibowo Stevanus Agung , Ningrum Sinta , Setiawan Tomi
Published: November 2023

A study based on the Covid-19 pandemic situation and government policies to reduce unemployment through vocational training. But his Department of Labor job training program during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 didn't make much of an impact. This study aims to determine the evaluation of the Department of Labor's vocational training programs during his COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. This survey was conducted using a qualitative approach using the CIPP counseling theory. Data collection methods used unstructured and/or semistructured observations and interviews, documents, and literature review. The study used data analysis techniques with three stages, in the form of data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results of the study concluded that the vocational training program at the Ministry of Manpower had not been successful in terms of input, process, and product aspects. From the input aspect, vocational training resources are not sufficient. From the aspect of the process, there are still obstacles in the realization of training, supervision, and instructor skills. Meanwhile, from the product aspect, it is not possible to ensure that participants are placed after being trained.  Penelitian berdasarkan kondisi pandemi covid-19, dan kebijakan pemerintah dalam mengurangi angka pengangguran dengan pelatihan vokasi. Akan tetapi program pelatihan vokasi di Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan selama periode pandemi covid-19 pada tahun 2021 tidak memberikan dampak yang signifikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui evaluasi program pelatihan vokasi kementerian ketenagakerjaan selama periode pandemi covid-19 pada tahun 2021. Penelitian dilakukan melalui pendekatan kualitatif, menggunakan guidance theory CIPP. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan  observasi dan wawancara tidak terstruktur dan/atau semi terstruktur, dokumen, dan studi literatur. Penelitian memakai teknik analisis data dengan tiga tahapan, berupa kondensasi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan program pelatihan vokasi yang berada di Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan  belum berhasil dilihat dari aspek input, proses, dan produk. Dari aspek input, sumber daya pelatihan vokasi belum mencukupi kebutuhan. Dari aspek proses, masih memiliki kendala pada realisasi pelatihan, pengawasan, dan  skills instruktur. Sedangkan dari aspek produk tidak bisa memastikan peserta ditempatkan setelah dilatih.
ANALISIS KINERJA PERANGKAT DAERAH KOTA SURAKARTA TERHADAP IMPLEMENTASI SMART CITY MELALUI GARUDA SMART CITY MODEL
Authors: Rahmawati Annisa Alya , Nugroho Rino Ardhian
Published: November 2023

Smart city adalah sebuah konsep pengembangan pembangunan kota dengan memanfaatkan penggunaan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup, pelayanan public, daya saing di bidang ekonomi, sosial, dan lingkungan serta menyelesaikan permasalahan di kota-kota besar, seperti kepadatan penduduk, kemacetan, polusi udara, keamanan, dan lain sebagainya. Penelitian ini membahas mengenai aplikasi Garuda Smart City Model (GSCM) untuk menganalisis kinerja perangkat daerah dalam mengimplementasikan konsep smart city. Adapun penelitian deskriptif-kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, kuisioner, dan studi dokumentasi sebagai sumber data primer dan sekunder. Penelitian dilakukan di Kota Surakarta dengan jumlah sasaran dua puluh tujuh (27) OPD. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 74% OPD di Kota Surakarta telah mencapai level kematangan smart city diantara integrated dan smart, 15% berada di level integrated, 4% berada diantara level scattered dan integrated, dan 7% sisanya memiliki kondisi khusus yang belum bisa dipetakan menggunakan model Garuda Smart City. Berdasarkan temuan tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa Garuda Smart City Model dapat digunakan untuk menguji level kematangan smart city pada tingkat OPD. Namun, penelitian ini memberikan rekomendasi untuk melakukan pengkajian ulang terhadap model tersebut dengan memperbanyak dan memperluas jangkauan level pada masing-masing indikator sehingga dapat diperoleh hasil pemetaan kondisi eksisting OPD yang lebih akurat.
POLA PERTUMBUHAN SAPI PERAH FRIESIAN HOLSTEIN BETINA DARI LAHIR SAMPAI UMUR KAWIN PERTAMA DI BPPIB-TSP BUNIKASIH
Authors: Megawati Suci , Tasripin Didin Supriat , Indrijani Heni
Published: November 2023

Growth is a dynamic process, which is a reflection of changes in body structure due to genetic and environmental responses. The purpose of this study was to determine the growth curve and obtain the best curve model for Friesian Holstein female dairy cows in BPPIB-TSP Bunikasih. The research used local and imported FH dairy cows aged 0-18 months. The growth curve models used are the models Gompertz, Logistic, Polynomial and MMF (Morgan Mercer Flodin). The results obtained show that the growth curve model has a different level of accuracy. Polynomial model for local FH dairy cows has a standard error value of 2.1247 and a correlation coefficient value of 0.9997, while for imported FH dairy cows it has a standard error value of 3.5368 and a correlation coefficient value of 0.9993. The growth pattern of imported cattle is faster than that of local cattle.Keyword : Friesian-Holstein (FH), Females, Growth Curve, Local, Imported
Effect of albumen width, albumen height, and albumen index on haugh unit of sentul chicken eggs
Authors: Bakti Adji Nusa , Rahmat Dedi , Edianingsih Primiani
Published: November 2023

Haugh unit is one of the indicators that determine albumen quality. This study aims to know the correlation and the magnitude of the effect of albumen width, albumen height, and albumen index on the haugh unit of sentul chicken eggs. The research method used was correlational method. This research was using secondary data of 119 sentul chicken eggs and tested with normality test, linearity test, correlation, and path analysis used SPSS 26. The result showed that there was a correlation between albumen width, albumen height, and albumen index on the haugh unit of sentul chicken eggs and the effect of albumen height on the haugh unit of sentul chicken eggs is 83.13% and the effect of albumen index on the haugh unit of sentul chicken eggs is 9.78%.
Peningkatan Produktivitas Domba melalui Pembinaan Kelompok Peternak Domba Desa Pamulihan terkait Keterampilan Manajemen Pemeliharaan
Authors: Alhuur Ken Ratu gharizah , Nurmeidiansyah An An , Heriyadi Denie , Ramdani Diky , Susilawati Iin
Published: November 2023

Education regarding the management of sheep rearing in groups of sheep breeders in Pamulihan Village is carried out as a form of effort to increase the productivity of sheep owned by breeders. This educational activity was carried out in Pamulihan Village with an audience of 30 people who are sheep breeders from that village. Educational activities are carried out using the method of delivering material and discussion an evaluating it from pretest and posttest data taken before and after the material delivery session is carried out. Based on the results of the pretest and posttest evaluations, it was found that there was an increase in knowledge about feed management by 22% (from 70% to 92%), planning and recording by 45% (from 40% to 85%), maintenance management by 15% (from 75% to 90%) and Health management as much as 30% (from 60% to 90%). Aspects of the farmer's attitude after participating in the training as much as 90% of the farmers are aware of the deficiencies in the implementation of their farms and 10% are still unsure. In contrast, the desire of the breeders to apply the knowledge gained to their farms is found that 80% of the farmers will implement it, 7% do not, and 13% are doubtful -hesitant. This educational activity succeeded in increasing the knowledge and awareness of breeders in running their farms well. However, it still needs to be given technical examples that are easy for breeders to implement.
Interpretasi Kualitatif Metode Gravitasi Studi Kasus Kawasan Gunung Merapi
Authors: Syifaalda Fitra  , Syifa Chofifa  , Denisya Berliana  , Pandam Irmayanti  , Firdha Kusuma Ayu Anggraeni  , Sri Astutik
Published: November 2023

Gunung Merapi merupakan gunung berapi tertinggi di Indonesia dengan ketinggian 2.978 mdpl. Secara administratif, Gunung Merapi terletak di Kabupaten Magelang, Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Kajian dilakukan terkait pemisahan anomali regional dan anomali residual menggunakan data gravitasi untuk kasus Gunung Merapi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk  menginterpretasikan struktur bawah permukaan pada lokasi sekitar pengukuran. Metode polinomial orde kedua digunakan dalam penelitian ini selain pemisahan anomali Bouguer. Hasil pengolahan data yang diperoleh hasil anomali yang sangat rendah, yang menggambarkan adanya magma cair di daerah pengukuran. Selain itu, terdapat nilai anomali yang sangat tinggi yang menggambarkan adanya material erupsi yang berasal dari Gunung Merapi.
Analisis Sentimen Pengguna Indihome dengan Metode Klasifikasi Support Vector Machine (SVM)
Authors: Nur Akbar Muhammad , Yusuf Nur Annisa Safitri , Nasrullah Nasrullah , Mubarak Mubarak
Published: November 2023

Indonesia Digital Home (IndiHome) is a communication service provider from PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) that provides several communication and data service packages such as internet, home telephone and cable television (Usee TV & IP TV) which implements copper and fiber pptic cable services. Currently, IndiHome is implementing a 100% fiber service replacement for all customers in order to produce high data speeds and more reliable services. However, the fact is that fiber optic services often receive complaints from customers due to weather and other factors. It was recorded that in 2020 internet users in Indonesia reached 196.7 million people or 73.7% million of the population and around 51.2% were social media users (Kompas.com, 2020). One of the social media with 6.43 million active users is Twitter. Twitter then became a medium for channeling opinions regarding a service, including the services provided by Indihome. Based on this, a method is needed, namely sentiment analysis to understand whether the opinion is negative or positive. The Support Vector Machine (SVM) is used to create a classification model for sentiment analysis of IndiHome service users' opinions on Twitter with an accuracy of 91.3%.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Pemasaran pada CV Anugrah Sejati Prima Berbasis Website Menggunakan Framework Scrum
Authors: Haryani Dwi , Ibrahim Firmansyah , Masyhur Zulkarnaim
Published: November 2023

CV Anugerah Sejati Prima is a business entity engaged in the sale of goods/tools, selling various kinds of civil engineering laboratory equipment. In providing services to visitors, CV Anugerah Sejati Prima has provided information about the specifications of the offered goods, but as an effort to obtain this information, visitors or potential buyers must come directly to the office or ask for information about the goods or services by telephone. The methodology used in making this system uses the agile method by applying the scrum framework. This application made by using PHP as the programming language by implementing the laravel framework. And by applying blackbox testing and accessibility testing as a system testing method. The result of this information system is that users or potential buyers can get price information and specifications by accessing the website, it can increase visibility and marketing of the CV. The presence of the website can also be used as evidence if CV Anugerah Sejati Prima exists and is trusted. By directing to the website, visitors or potential buyers will find complete information about the company, from the products being sold, the location, to the vision and mission, along with the company's history.
Implementasi User Accepted Test pada Pengujian Sistem Informasi Daerah Rawan Kriminalitas
Authors: Hartono Nahrun , Muin Asrul Azhari , Passolongi Haykal
Published: November 2023

Data collecting and mapping of criminal data have been carried out for a long time by recording criminal acts on paper (books). Otherwise, collecting data uses office applications, while mapping is done by marking on the map. The goal is to find out the highest crime rate in an area. The mapping results are a reference for the authorities to improve surveillance and education in areas with high crime rates. This method has many drawbacks, including the possibility of data being overwritten. System testing uses black box testing, while feasibility Testing uses the User Accepted Test (UAT) method. User Accepted Test testing is done by asking respondents to use the system and then giving responses to the questions given. Ten questions were asked with an assessment score using a Likert scale. After that, search for the percent value for each question to get the average score. The average score is the final result of the User Accepted Test. The results of this study are an average score of 89.88%. Based on the User Accepted Test score criteria, the average respondent strongly agrees with the developed application.
Rancang Bangun Pendeteksi Kertas Struk pada Mesin Anjungan Tunai Mandiri Berbasis Mikrokontroler
Authors: Fattah Muhammad Najihurrahman , Faisal Faisal , Saputra Wahyuddin
Published: November 2023

Proof of transaction printed by an Anjungan Tunai Mandiri (ATM) generally produces printed electronic information about the amount of money, account for the transaction, location, and transaction time. Article 5 paragraph (1) of Law no.11 of 2008 concerning electronic information and transactions ("UU ITE") Article 5 paragraph (1) of the ITE Law in full reads, "Electronic information and electronic documents and printouts are tools legal proof."In many cases, there is no notification of the amount of paper available; common events occur to customers after transactions at the ATM; proof of transfer or receipt needs to be printed because the paper supply at the ATM has run out. If this happens, the customer must go to the Bank office to print bank statements. This research aims to design a receipt paper detector on a microcontroller-based ATM. In concept, this tool can detect the availability of receipt paper in ATMs and provide notifications when the receipt paper runs out.
Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Kamus Bahasa Daerah Menggunakan Flutter (Bahasa Daerah Bugis Kabupaten Pinrang)
Authors: Dillah Nur Fadilah Rahmat , Ibrahim Firmansyah , Rizaldy Adhy
Published: November 2023

The dictionary is one of the instruments that can be used so that language differences are not an interaction obstacle. However, the Bugis Language Dictionary is only available in certain places, such as language centers, and is not widely known by the native Bugis community or outsiders. In addition to the rare number, the Bugis language dictionary is still in the form of a thick book, so it takes a relatively long time to find the desired vocabulary and is felt less effective in its use. With this, the researchers designed an application using the Flutter Framework to help people who want to learn local languages. Flutter is an open-source SDK or framework developed by Google to design or develop an application that will run on Android and iOS operating systems. The development method used is Waterfall, the testing method used to test an application is black-box, and user validation testing uses the System Usability Scale with a total of 47 respondents. This application produces an average SUS score of 74.25 with a grade scale "B" and an adjective ranking value of "Good".
MENGAHADAPI KAPITALISME DALAM KONTEKS HUKUM INDONESIA
Authors: Firmansyah Firmansyah , Firmasyah Firmansyah
Published: November 2023

The grip of capitalization has been so widespread that it has even gripped the ideological aspect of a country so that it becomes a problem in the preparation of positive law in the Indonesian context. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of capitalization and efforts to counteract the effect of capitalization in a positive legal perspective. The approach taken is normative with library research techniques. The results of the study stated that to deal with capitalization in the legal context in Indonesia using the theory of L.W. Friedaman with improvements in 3 (three) aspects, namely substance, structure and culture in an integrated manner.
Maria Eichhorn’s 5 Weeks, 25 Days, 175 Hours (2016): Subjectivity and Time in Post-Fordist Labor
Authors: Clara
Published: November 2023

In this essay, Maria Eichhorn’s 2016 intervention at Chisenhale Gallery 5 weeks, 25 days, 175 hours serves as a foundation to examine the figure of the artistic worker in the Post-Fordist context. Departing from an art-historical analysis of Eichhorn’s gesture of closing the gallery and giving the staff free time, I explore the new subjectivity of the worker from a bio-political perspective, dwelling on the notion of self-precarization. An analysis of Eichhorn’s work shows how the neoliberal worker has been revealed as a subject who takes responsibility for her job insecurity and allows work to penetrate her private life. I argue that Eichhorn’s gesture acts as a reminder of how, as a consequence of the development of the new model of labor, every aspect of life is occupied by the imperative of productivity, complicating traditional ways of resistance.
Comparison of three methods for nucleus pulposus volume measurement in rabbit lumbar spines: a preclinical model for measurement of the effectiveness of prophylactic intervertebral disk fenestration in dogs
Authors: Hawkins Jason , Crowley James D. , Pelletier Matthew H. , Walsh William R.
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE

Compare 3 methods of nucleus pulposus (NP) volume measurement using the rabbit lumbar spines as a preclinical model to determine the effectiveness of prophylactic intervertebral disk fenestration in dogs.

ANIMALS

Twelve 9-month-old, skeletally mature female entire New Zealand White rabbits weighing between 3.5 to 4.5 kg.

METHODS

NP volume measurements of dissected rabbit lumber spines between L1 and L6 were made and compared using gross measurements, reconstructed MRI images, and water volumetry based on Archimedes’ principle. Water volumetry was used as the true gold standard volume measurement in this study.

RESULTS

The true volume (mean ± SD) of the nucleus pulposus NP as measured by water volumetry increased caudally from L1/L2 (16.26 ± 3.32 mm3) to L5/L6 (22.73 ± 6.09 mm3). Volume estimates made by MRI were significantly higher than those made using water volumetry at all sites (L1/L2 [P = .044], L2/L3 [P = .012], L3/L4 [P = .015], L4/L5 [P < .001], and L5/L6 [P < .001]). Gross measurements also significantly overestimated volume when compared to water volumetry at all sites; L1/L2 (P = .021), L2/L3 (P = .025), L3/L4 (P = .001), L4/L5 (P < .001), and L5/L6 (P < .001). MRI and gross volume estimates were significantly different at L4/L5 (P = .035) and L5/L6 (P = .030).

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

The findings of this preclinical model might be relevant to veterinary surgeons who perform prophylactic fenestration for which there is no reliable method to determine the amount of NP to be removed. Preclinical ex vivo and in vivo fenestration studies with pre- and postoperative NP volume assessment are required.
Platinum measurements in Dulbecco’s phosphate-buffered saline are lower than in plasma and can be sampled with ultrafiltration probes in vitro
Authors: Risselada Marije , McCain Robyn
Published: November 2023

OBJECTIVE

To compare the influence of fluid on carboplatin elution, and assess the feasibility of ultrafiltration (UF) probe sampling

SAMPLE

20 samples of 5 mg carboplatin in 1.0 mL 30% poloxamer 407 eluting in Dulbecco’s phosphate-buffered saline (DPBS) or canine plasma and 6 samples of UF probe sampling in 0.01 mg/mL carboplatin in DPBS or plasma.

METHODS

Carboplatin-gel specimens in dialysis tubing (12- to 14-kDa pores) were placed in 100 mL of DPBS or canine plasma (37 °C and 600 rpm stirring) in a nonlidded and lidded experiment. Samples were collected in decreasing frequency for 96 hours. The 0.01-mg/mL carboplatin solutions in DPBS and plasma were sampled 6 times by UF probe (30-kDa pores) or direct aspiration. Platinum was measured using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.

RESULTS

High fluid evaporation was noted in the nonlidded but not the lidded experiment. A burst release was seen in plasma (first 2 hours) and DPBS (first 5 hours) with the highest hourly increase in the first hour in both DPBS (6,040 ppb/h) and plasma (2,612 ppb/h), with no further increase after the first 22 hours. Platinum content in the specimens was higher at 96 hours than the surrounding fluid. Higher platinum concentrations were measured by both direct and UF probe sampling in DPBS than in plasma.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Platinum concentrations measured in DPBS were higher than in plasma, but elution patterns were similar. Ultrafiltration probes can be used to sample platinum in vitro and could be used in vivo to measure local unbound Pt tissue concentrations in local chemotherapy delivery.
Motivation of nurses for raising professional qualifications
Authors: Tańska Magdalena , Bryndal Aleksandra , Laskowska Sylwia
Published: November 2023

Aim. The aim of the study was to determine motivating factors for increasing professional qualifications among nurses.

Material and methods. The study was conducted among 104 nurses employed at Samodzielny Publiczny Miejski Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej (Independent Public Municipal Health Care Centre) in Słupsk, as well as professionally active students of post-graduate master’s degree programme in nursing conducted at the Pomeranian University in Słupsk.

Results. As many as 85.6% of nurses reported improving their professional qualifications in the last ten years, of which 65.4% had completed a specialist course, 33.7% had completed post-graduate education, and 53.8% of the respondents had attended other forms of professional training. The data shows that some nurses have received more than one form of vocational training. Training leave and decisions of superiors had the least influence on the motivation for raising qualifications. The most frequent demotivators from implementing measures aimed at improving qualifications were: lack of time and financial barrier. Superiors, lack of appropriate offer nor need for post-graduate education had the least influence on demotivation.

Conclusions. The main driving factor behind nurses’ decision to raise their professional qualifications is the desire to broaden the knowledge as well as the prospect of pay increase. The most frequently occurring demotivators in taking measures aimed at improving qualifications are the lack of time and financial barriers.
Contexts of simulation in healthcare
Authors: Studnicka Katarzyna , Zalewski Jakub
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Simulation in the education of future nursing staff dates back to 1911. Technological progress over the years has resulted in the situation in which nowadays Medical Simulation Centres use top-class equipment, training is supported by standards, and students master their skills, not only the practical ones, but also those related to team communication or working under time pressure. In addition, virtual simulation is becoming more and more popular, which, in the current times of the coronavirus pandemic, allows for conducting classes.

Aim. To present the evolution and the importance of medical simulation in the training of nurses.

Method. Non-systematic review of the topic literature; the selection of documents (in Polish and English) for the years 2009-2021 consistent with the aim of the review.

Summary. Medical simulation centres are places which not only serve the purpose of developing future medical staff, but also constitute an ideal space for professional development of the already professionally active medical staff.
Polish midwives and lactation care – development opportunities
Authors: Surówka Jadwiga , Humaj-Grysztar Magdalena , Madetko Renata
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Providing lactation care and promoting breastfeeding are indispensable tasks of a midwife. Natural feeding can create numerous problems, which means that the constant updating and expanding knowledge and competence of midwives in the matter of lactation is included in the role of a midwife. It can also be an interesting career path.

Aim. The aim of the work is to present the opportunities for professional development of a midwife in the field of lactation in Poland as part of postgraduate education.

Conclusions. Lactation Educator – a specialist course organised by the Centre for Postgraduate Training of Nurses and Midwives “Education and Support of Women in Lactation” which enables to work as a lactation educator. Certified Lactation Consultant – a course organized by the Lactation Science Centre “Problems in lactation”. The title of Certified Lactation Consultant confirms that the midwife has acquired the appropriate knowledge and skills to professionally and responsibly conduct specialist lactation counselling. International Certified Breastfeeding Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – IBCLC has the appropriate knowledge of and skills in supporting nursing women, confirmed by an international examination entitled to work in the field of lactation worldwide.
The Dedicated Education Units model in the practical education of midwifery students
Authors: Stefaniak Małgorzata , Dmoch-Gajzlerska Ewa
Published: November 2023

Aim. Identifying hindering and facilitating factors of introducing Dedicated Education Unit model in the process of midwifery students education at Medical University of Warsaw. Furthermore, to describe the experiences of project participants involved in the implementation and evaluation of Dedicated Education Units in Poland.

Material and methods. Six participants, who implemented the project of introducing DEU into practice classes at midwife course at Medical University of Warsaw, has taken part in qualitative descriptive research with focus groups. Four main questions have been chosen for the focus group. Data has been interpreted using thematic analysis.

Results. No obstacles preventing from implementing Dedicated Education Units model have been noticed. Among problems with implementing the following were mentioned: lack of awareness of the point of this model among midwives, time-consuming nature/overloaded mentors, lack of extra payment for being a mentor, underappreciation of a mentor in the working environment. Factors, which ease the implementation, were considered the following: cooperation, including concentration on common aims, good communication, proper organisation of the classes and creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

Conclusions. The Dedicated Education Units enables students to broaden and develop their practical skills in an exceptional way in safe and supporting educational environment. Using this model in practical education is one of the key elements in improving the quality of practical education for midwifery students.
Barriers of physical activity and consequences of inactivity in the population of nurses. A narrative review
Authors: Nerek Agnieszka , Wesołowska-Górniak Katarzyna , Czarkowska-Pączek Bożena
Published: November 2023

Aim. Nurses are the largest professional group among health care workers. They encounter numerous health problems resulting from the specificity of their professional activity, including musculoskeletal diseases, low quality of sleep, cardiovascular diseases or glucose intolerance, obesity and depressive symptoms. Physical exercise protects against these disorders, but the compliance with the WHO recommendations of physical activity is low among nurses. The main purpose of the review was to identify the most frequently appearing barriers to undertaking physical activity in nurses population.

Material and methods. The literature search of articles published from 1979-2020 in PubMed included the following Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): ‘Nurses’ or ‘Nursing Personnel’ or ‘Nursing Students’ or ‘Health Personnel’ or ‘Healthcare Workers’ or ‘Health Care Professionals’ or ‘Health Care Providers’; Physical Activity’ or ‘Physical Fitness’ or ‘Exercise’ or ‘Exercise Training’ or ‘Acute Exercise’ or ‘Aerobic Exercise’ or ‘Isometric Exercise’; ‘Barriers’ or ‘Benefits’.

Results. The lack of time, tiredness, family responsibilities, inconvenient facilities or schedule, but also stress, physical appearance concerns, the cost of facilities, interpersonal barriers and the lack of support are identified as barriers to exercise. Another barrier is also the lack of knowledge of the proper dose of physical activity.

Conclusions. Promoting physical activity among nurses seems to be necessary.
Mental resilience and intensification of depressive symptoms of nursing students at the Medical University of Warsaw in connection with the prevailing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Authors: Dudziak Agata , Piątek Tomasz
Published: November 2023

Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the state of mental resilience and intensification of depressive symptoms in group of students of nursing at the Medical University of Warsaw during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Material and methods. The study involved 130 students of nursing at the Medical University of Warsaw. The age of the group were for 19 to 49, the average age was 24.3 years. The validated questionnaires SPP-25 and PHQ-9 were used to assess the mental state and the level of resilience of students.

Results. 44,6% (n=58) of respondents consider that the pandemic definitely influenced the perception of oneself, and 55,7% (n=75) of students a significant decrease in motivation to act was observed. In 53,1% (n=69) of cases the pandemic had a significant impact on their relationships with other people. Almost three-quarters of respondents noted an essential impact of the pandemic on their daily life.

Conclusions. The level of resilience is negatively related to various aspects of life, the higher the level is the smaller changes were observed in various areas of life. The people who suffered from COVID-19 are characterized by higher level of depression and lower level of resilience.
Emotions at nurse`s work – non-systematic literature review
Authors: Koper Dorota , Dziedzic Beata , Kryczka Tomasz
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The performance of any job requires the expression of adequate emotions that are consistent with the roles assigned to a given position. This fact has led to an enormous interest in methods of expression and concealing emotions, especially in management, business, education and healthcare.

Aim. Discussion of the influence of emotional intelligence and emotional labour on the work of a nurse.

Material and methods. Literature databases were reviewed using the key words: “intelligence”, “emotional intelligence”, “emotional labour” and in combination with the word “nursing”.

Discussion. Emotional intelligence is critical to the quality of patient care. Nurses make an additional psychological effort that contributes to their professionalism and effectiveness, which is referred to as “emotional labour”. Due to the way this work is performed, two its types have been distinguished: “surface acting” and “deep acting”. The effects of both types of emotional labour differ significantly in favor of deep acting.

Conclusions. The relationships between nurses’ involvement in emotional labour and the quality of nursing services were found. However, little is known about how the emotional labour affects their own health, professional career or job satisfaction. Further research should be able to provide answers to these questions.
Nursing care provided to a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, using the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP®)
Authors: Pawłowski Piotr , Markiewicz Renata , Dobrowolska Beata
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Schizophrenia spectrum disorders are a major challenge for modern psychiatry. Epidemiological data indicate an increasing trend in the prevalence of such disorders, as well as other disorders from the schizophrenia spectrum. In a long-term perspective, this means that highly specialised (both nursing and medical) care, broadly understood community care, and innovative rehabilitation methods able to reduce cognitive and executive deficits will be necessary.

Aim. The aim of this paper is to propose the use of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP®) in the process of diagnosing and planning care for patients with schizophrenia.

Material and method. The paper is based on the individual case study method and for the analysis of the obtained data the following research techniques were used: interview, observation, measurement, documentation analysis. The research tools: Individual Nursing Care Card, Mental Health Assessment Card, SAD PERSONS Scale for Suicide Risk Assessment, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and C-HOBIC Fatigue Assessment Scale.

Results. The collected data allow the formulation of 15 diagnoses in accordance with ICNP®. For the three selected diagnoses, a nursing care plan was drawn up, which included, depending on the patient’s needs, nursing interventions.

Conclusions. ICNP® as a classification of nursing diagnoses allows the drafting of nursing diagnoses related to the mental state of the subject of care; various interventions provide a large selection of them.
Maternal quality of life in the postpartum period
Authors: Kanadys Katarzyna , Giermasińska Angelika , Pytka Monika Barbara , Pilewska-Kozak Anna B.
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Quality of life is a concept which can be considered from an objective and subjective perspective. The level of life quality is determined by a number of factors, both those dependent on us and those beyond our control.

Aim. Reports in the literature indicate that changes in the biological, psychological, and social spheres that occur during pregnancy and the postpartum period can affect women’s quality of life. Therefore, a study was undertaken to evaluate the relation between the quality of life of women in the postpartum period and socio-demographic variables.

Material and method. The study included 350 postpartum women. The research method was a diagnostic survey carried out with the use of the Polish version of EQ-5D-5L Health Questionnaire, which is a standardized tool, and an original questionnaire was used to collect the socio-demographic data.

Results. Postpartum women were mainly characterized by high and average levels of quality of life. Encouragingly, only one in ten postpartum women in the present study experienced a low level of quality of life. Perception of quality of life of postpartum women was differentiated by their occupational status and financial situation. Women who were studying or learning and those who declared being in a worse financial situation predominated in the group with a low quality of life. Other variables, such as age, level of education and marital status, did not affect the quality of life of postpartum women.
Analysis of the influence of intergenerational differences on cross-generational cooperation among nurses
Authors: Pawlak Natalia , Serafin Lena , Czarkowska-Pączek Bożena
Published: November 2023

Introduction. The professional group of nurses is characterized by generational diversity. Representatives of different age groups have similar attitudes and values shaped by the socio-cultural environment. Understanding the differences between generations and building multi-generational teams help in providing nursing services of the highest level.

Aim. The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of generational differences on intergenerational cooperation among nurses.

Material and methods. A non-systematic review and analysis of published articles both in Polish and English.

Discussion. Each generation has its own values and beliefs. Therefore, behavior and nursing practice may differ among generations. There are many challenges in multi-generational work environments, e.g. team communication, conflicts, work-life balance, and the ability to learn from colleagues with regards to everyday nursing practice and the use of technology. The main intergenerational differentiation can be seen in attitudes to work and professional development, communication, leadership and management.

Summary. Managing a team should involve identification of the employees’ strengths, while addressing their weaknesses in certain skills. The support of mentors and development opportunities are crucial aspects of work for nurses at the beginning of their career. The effectiveness of team communication can be increased by encouraging open communication with respect for members of each generation. Promoting the exchange of knowledge and work experience in daily nursing practice will help each generation achieve its full potential, which will, in turn, enable the provision of both high quality patient care and employee satisfaction.