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Secure Cloud Storage Solution with “Seafile” & “NextCloud”: A Resilient Efficiency Assessment
Authors: Gavin Dutcher  , Koku Azianyo  , Thivanka P.B. M. Dissanayake  , Akalanka B. Mailewa
Published: April 2024

Storage and file synchronization have become increasingly important services in our everyday lives. With cloud storage providers giving users access to file space in the cloud, one might wonder how efficient these cloud storage providers are with their encryption methods. There are many different cloud storage providers and programs to set up a cloud storage solution. This paper focuses on two secure cloud storage solutions, Seafile, and NextCloud, and determines the efficiency of these cloud storage solutions’ encryption methods. By determining the efficiency of these secure cloud storage providers’ encryption methods, it can help others determine which of these providers will fit their needs. To determine efficiency, the CPU, memory, and network usage of these cloud storage solutions will be measured at idle and when files are being uploaded to them. To measure the CPU, memory, and network usage, ‘dstat’ will be used to capture their usages and record them to a CSV file. It is expected that both cloud solutions will have better performance when they have files being uploaded to them with no encryption. However, with the encryption methods of both cloud solutions being lightweight, that was not the case.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as Main Intervention for Autistic Children
Authors: Syed Azman Syarifah Zafirah , Shahril Rozianna , Borhan Lihanna
Published: April 2024

This article reviews Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) as one of the best intervention tools for children with an autism spectrum disorder. This intervention is highly suitable for implementing parents with children in the spectrum. In this article, we defined ABA as an intervention that ABA applies the basic principles of behaviours to teach wanted behaviours and remove unwanted behaviours. This article provides some examples of ABA practices that the parents can do at home. ABA helps improve different aspects of children development. Parents who conduct ABA at home, combined with a one-on-one session with a therapist, will provide the children with the best possible outcome for their product. Suggestions on ways to look for therapy centres and ABA centres contact details are also provided in this article.
The Role of CSOs in The Democratisation Process in Iraqi Kurdistan
Authors: Jamal Mohammed Ameen Hussein  , Abdulwahed Jalal Nori
Published: April 2024

This article examines the role of CSOs in the democratisation process in IK and shows that they have a strong and important position in the Kurdish community. Historically, all Iraqi governments have not believed in democracy, so CSOs have had no role to play. However, since the establishment of the Kurdistan Regional Government in 1992, it has, to some extent, followed the democratic system and provided the freedom to work for CSOs. Nevertheless, CSOs have faced many obstacles until they reached the strong position, they now have in participating in the democratisation process. This study uses historical, descriptive, and political analysis to establish that CSOs play a vital role in the democratisation process in Iraqi Kurdistan by using proposals and pressure. Given the serious dependence of CSOs on freedom for their operation, the study concluded that CSOs need to be free from political and financial independence to carry out their activities without hindrance and have more roles in the democratisation process.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ CHATGPT У ПУБЛІЧНІЙ СЛУЖБІ: НЕДОЛІКИ ТА ПЕРЕВАГИ
Authors: Казаков Геннадій
Published: April 2024

Стаття присвячена проблемі застосування алгоритму штучного інтелекту ChatGPT у професійній діяльності публічними службовцями. Сьогодні штучний інтелект набуває все більшої популярності, через що неможливо не допустити його використання у діяльності особами різних професій. Тому постає вимога – створити рекомендації, які б дозволили найефективніше використовувати алгоритми штучного інтелекту, при цьому не зробивши людей залежними від нього. Результати дослідження отримані за рахунок практичної перевірки різних функціональних завдань через штучний інтелект, а саме версії ChatGPT 3.5 від OpenAI. Досліджено міжнародні та українські нормативно-правові акти, які регулюють діяльність та використання штучного інтелекту та визначено, що сьогодні Україна лише починає напрацьовувати законодавчу базу у даній сфері.

Виявлено основні напрямки застосування алгоритму, такі як сприяння генерації ідей, пошук інформації та підготовка чернеток. Зазначено, що ChatGPT може виявитися корисним при обробці великих обсягів інформації, пошуку зміненого тексту, а також в інших аспектах роботи з великим обсягом даних. Вказано, що чат-бот може стати свого роду освітнім хабом, який дозволяє швидко отримати стислу інформацію з нагальних питань.

Водночас, для ChatGPT характерна низка недоліків: «галюциназія нейромережі», обмежений обсяг генерованого тексту, потреба у попередніх поясненнях, залежність користувача від алгоритму тощо, виствітлюючи які автор приходить до висновків, що ChatGPT в реаліях сьогодення не спроможний замінити публічних службовців, а може бути використаний тільки у якості допоміжного інструменту для пришвидшення виконання деяких рутинних завдань. Автор вбачає його радше як інструмент оптимізації роботи, підкреслюючи важливість збереження гуманітарного підходу та контролю за діяльністю штучного інтелекту у сфері публічної служби.
ПРОГРАМА ПІДГОТОВКИ МОЛОДОГО ПОКОЛІННЯ У СУЧАСНИХ ГЕОПОЛІТИЧНИХ РЕАЛІЯХ ТА МІЛІТАРИЗАЦІЙНИХ ПРОЦЕСАХ ПОБУДОВИ НОВОГО УКРАЇНСЬКОГО СУСПІЛЬСТВА. ПОЧАТКОВА, СЕРЕДНЯ, ВИЩА ШКОЛИ. ЗАКЛАДЕННЯ ЗНАНЬ БАЗОВИХ ОСНОВ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ
Authors: Акімов Андрій
Published: April 2024

В умовах відсічі збройної агресії зі сторони рф проти України постало питання щодо ефективності здійснення навчального процесу в усіх ланках освітньої системи. Формування, реалізація та вдосконалення моделі підготовки молодого покоління у сучасних геополітичних реаліях та мілітаризаційних процесах побудови нового українського суспільства є головним завданням державного управління у сфері освіти. Одним із ключових завдань державного управління у питанні підготовки молодого покоління за мілітаризаційним вектором діяльності України залишається створення належних умов для можливості ефективного впливу на всіх суб’єктів освітнього процесу. У статті досліджено сучасний стан освітньої системи в аспекті підготовки молодого покоління щодо забезпечення національних інтересів держави. Головним недоліком у побудові та впровадженні нової програми підготовки молодого покоління у сучасних геополітичних реаліях є відсутність єдиного підходу публічної адміністрації щодо управління нею. У статті проаналізовано сучасний стан законодавства, що регулює освітню систему на шляху трансформації та адаптації до сучасного вектору розвитку державного управління. Регулювання та вдосконалення здійснення навчальних заходів у початковій та середній школах є недооціненим аспектом реалізації ефективної державної політики у сфері освіти зі сторони публічної адміністрації в межах закладання основ базових знань національної безпеки. У статті досліджено основні недоліки діяльності освітньої системи під час адаптації її до геополітичних реалій навколо України. У контексті реалізації політки мілітаризації виникає ризик порушення зі сторони публічної адміністрації передбаченого каталогу прав, свобод та законних інтересів громадян. Активна участь молодого покоління у системі забезпечення національних інтересів держави має багатопланове й висхідне значення. Саме молоде покоління виступає запобіжником порушення базових цінностей зі сторони держави задля забезпечення потреб та інтересів суспільства. У статті досліджено роль молодого покоління під час реалізації визначеної політики держави.
CONCEPTUAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE USE OF GIS TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE STUDY OF COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS OF THE AZOV-BLACK SEA BASIN IN THE FRAMEWORK OF BLUE GROWTH
Authors: SRYBERKO A. V.
Published: April 2024

Topicality. The paper discusses the possibility of using modern GIS technologies for studying coastal ecosystems of the Azov-Black Sea basin within the framework of blue growth. Today, GIS technologies greatly facilitate the study of the impact of natural and anthropogenic factors on the natural environment. The development of these technologies has increased greatly in recent decades. Now they can be used as a separate and independent tool for research in various areas of production. Based on the results obtained on the basis of GIS technologies, it is possible to draw scientific conclusions or create and implement management decisions to maintain sustainable or resilient development of the state of the environment under significant environmental pressure. Also conduct an economic, environmental, social assessment of the consequences of anthropogenic and natural impacts on marine and coastal ecosystems and the terrestrial ecosystem.Aim and tasks. Scientific substantiation of the possibilities of using modern GIS technologies regarding the sustainable development of the coastal ecosystem of the Azov-Black Sea basin within the framework of blue growth was the aim of the study.Materials and Methods. The studies were based on coastal mapping methods. The classification of environmental parameters based on United States Geological Survey (USGS) data was the initial information. The ecological coastal classification (Ecological Coastal Units (ECU)) was developed by the US Geological Survey (USGS) in collaboration with Esri and the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON). These data were developed as part of a Group on Earth Observation (GEO) initiative called GEO Ecosystems (GEO ECO). They are linked to the GEO ECO task of developing global data on coastal ecosystems.Research results. The state of the coastal strip of the seas of Ukraine according to the classification of environmental parameters based on data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was described in this paper. It was stated that the ecological status of coastlines is classified into five ocean parameters, two land parameters and three coastal parameters. The research results showed that the ecological situation of the coastal strips of the seas of Ukraine generally corresponds to the second, third, sixth and fifteenth classes according to the ecological coastal classification.Conclusion. It is presented that the coastal strip classification method discussed in this paper based on US Geological Survey (USGS) data can serve as a very powerful tool in the process of managing coastal zones of the Azov-Black Sea basin. It has been established that GIS technologies at the current stage of development have very great potential for studying coastal ecosystems of the Azov-Black Sea basin within the framework of blue growth.
Leucemia linfocítica crônica em cão Shih-Tzu
Authors: Masson Isabella , Marcello Gracy Canto Gomes , Menezes Juliana Leitão , Vieira Ana Claudia Tavares , Leite Suzana Martins Gomes
Published: April 2024

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is defined as a malignant neoplasm originating from hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow, where the lymphocytes found in circulation are mature and well-differentiated. The disease is rare in dogs and cats and, when it occurs, it typically affects elderly animals. This study presents an atypical clinical case of a two-years-old Shih Tzu diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The clinical state of the patient included characteristic signs of CLL, such as lymphocytosis, lymphadenomegaly, splenomegaly, and hepatomegaly. Observed symptoms included lethargy, fatigue, panting and enlargement of the mandibular lymph nodes. Additionally, anemia and thrombocytopenia were identified, in alignment with common patterns in dogs with CLL. The diagnosis was achieved through various examinations, including ultrasound, radiography, complete blood count, serum biochemistry, cytology and parasitological tests (4DX and leishmaniasis). However, definitive confirmation of CLL was obtained through bone marrow examination. In response to the diagnosis, therapeutic intervention followed the protocol established in the literature, involving the administration of Chlorambucil and Prednisone. The results of the applied treatments reflected positively on the patient, demonstrating clinical improvement and stability. The adopted therapeutic protocol aimed to control symptoms and prolong the life of the affected animal. The objective of this study is to contribute to epidemiological data, elucidate the pathogenic course and seek more effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for CLL in dogs. The detailed investigation of this case and the dissemination of results aim to provide a solid foundation for future research, with the goal of improving the quality of life for dogs affected by chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AS AN ELEMENT OF SUBSTANTIATION OF BUSINESS DECISIONS IN THE FACE OF EXISTING RISK AND THE USE OF INSURANCE AS A METHOD OF REDUCING THE DEGREE OF RISK
Authors: BRATIUK Vira , FEIER Oksana
Published: April 2024

Financial planning is a key element in justifying business decisions in the face of risk. It is a systematic process of developing future financial commitments and goals based on an assessment of the current financial position and capabilities. The main goal of financial planning is to ensure optimal use of resources, maximize profitability and ensure financial stability. In times of crisis, financial planning becomes even more important as it allows businesses to adapt to changing conditions and make informed decisions to maintain financial stability.

By analyzing the current state and forecasting financial flows, an enterprise can effectively respond to possible risks and influence its future. The use of insurance as a method of reducing the degree of risk is becoming an integral part of financial planning. By identifying potential threats and choosing appropriate insurance policies, a company ensures financial security against negative events. This helps to reduce financial losses in the event of unforeseen events, such as natural disasters or material damage.

Research shows that financial planning plays a key role in making sound business decisions, especially in high-risk environments. They highlight the methods and tools of financial planning that allow businesses to adapt to changing conditions and effectively manage risks. They also emphasize the importance of insurance measures in mitigating various types of risk, from property loss to financial risks. These studies and publications provide a valuable contribution to the understanding of the relationship between financial planning and insurance, which helps enterprises to rationally address financial challenges and effectively manage risks.

Thus, financial planning and the use of insurance together help enterprises to effectively manage risks and make sound business decisions.
SCENARIOS FOR THE FORMATION OF RESERVES FOR INCREASING THE ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF ENTERPRISES IN THE SERVICE SECTOR WITH AN ORIENTATION TOWARDS INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: LUPAK Ruslan , NAKONECHNA Nataliya
Published: April 2024

The article notes the priority tasks and goals of enterprises in the service sector, the solution of which requires the use of progressive approaches, and the formation of reserves is attributed to them. It is emphasized that the formation of reserves is the main element of ensuring the economic efficiency of entrepreneurial activity, and it is especially important when the strengthening of innovative development is expected. Depending on the industry, the scenarios for the formation of enterprise reserves may differ and, accordingly, require a thorough theoretical-methodical and scientific-applied justification. The absence of a universal approach to the formation of reserves for increasing the economic efficiency of enterprises in the service sector, which would simultaneously focus on the development of innovative activities, was revealed. It is important for enterprises in the service sector to master universal approaches to the formation of reserves, which allow both to ensure economic efficiency, innovative development, and to strengthen the readiness to overcome existential challenges and threats. It is appropriate to follow a structural approach, according to which the allocation of reserves will take place according to clear criteria, according to the principles of balance and rationality. It is suggested that the formation of reserves for increasing the economic efficiency of enterprises in the service sector with an orientation towards innovative development should be carried out according to price and marketing policy scenarios. The tools of price policy include sales, lending, discounting, break-even, high and target prices, etc. Instead, in the marketing policy, priority is given to tools such as diversification of services, brand management, benchmarking, digitalization, technological cooperation, etc.
Generation and applications of synthetic computed tomography images for neurosurgical planning
Authors: Tan Yiheng , Patel Ruchit V. , Wang Zongming , Luo Yu , Chen Jinping , Luo Jie , Chen Wenli , Mao Zhigang , Huang Raymond Y. , Wang Haijun , Bi Wenya Linda , Yao Shun
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE

CT and MRI are synergistic in the information provided for neurosurgical planning. While obtaining both types of images lends unique data from each, doing so adds to cost and exposes patients to additional ionizing radiation after MRI has been performed. Cross-modal synthesis of high-resolution CT images from MRI sequences offers an appealing solution. The authors therefore sought to develop a deep learning conditional generative adversarial network (cGAN) which performs this synthesis.

METHODS

Preoperative paired CT and contrast-enhanced MR images were collected for patients with meningioma, pituitary tumor, vestibular schwannoma, and cerebrovascular disease. CT and MR images were denoised, field corrected, and coregistered. MR images were fed to a cGAN that exported a "synthetic" CT scan. The accuracy of synthetic CT images was assessed objectively using the quantitative similarity metrics as well as by clinical features such as sella and internal auditory canal (IAC) dimensions and mastoid/clinoid/sphenoid aeration.

RESULTS

A total of 92,981 paired CT/MR images obtained in 80 patients were used for training/testing, and 10,068 paired images from 10 patients were used for external validation. Synthetic CT images reconstructed the bony skull base and convexity with relatively high accuracy. Measurements of the sella and IAC showed a median relative error between synthetic CT scans and ground truth images of 6%, with greater variability in IAC reconstruction compared with the sella. Aerations in the mastoid, clinoid, and sphenoid regions were generally captured, although there was heterogeneity in finer air cell septations. Performance varied based on pathology studied, with the highest limitation observed in evaluating meningiomas with intratumoral calcifications or calvarial invasion.

CONCLUSIONS

The generation of high-resolution CT scans from MR images through cGAN offers promise for a wide range of applications in cranial and spinal neurosurgery, especially as an adjunct for preoperative evaluation. Optimizing cGAN performance on specific anatomical regions may increase its clinical viability.
The impact of social determinants of health on utilization of pediatric epilepsy surgery: a systematic review
Authors: Winterhalter Emily , LoPresti Melissa A. , Widjaja Elysa , Mohapatra Aman , Shlobin Nathan A. , Zhang Lu , Lam Sandi
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE

A minority of pediatric patients who may benefit from epilepsy surgery receive it. The reasons for this utilization gap are complex and not completely understood. Patient and caregiver social determinants of health (SDOH) may impact which patients undergo surgery and when. The authors conducted a systematic review examining SDOH and surgical intervention in children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). They aimed to understand which factors influenced time to surgical program referral or receipt of epilepsy surgery among children with DRE, as well as identify areas to characterize the SDOH impacting epilepsy surgery in children and guide efforts aimed to promote health equity in epilepsy.

METHODS

A systematic review was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases in January 2022. Studies were analyzed by title and abstract, then full text, to identify all studies examining the impact of SDOH on utilization of epilepsy surgery. Studies meeting inclusion criteria were analyzed for SDOH examined, outcomes, and key findings. Quality was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system.

RESULTS

Of 4545 resultant articles, 18 were included. Studies examined social, cultural, and environmental factors that contributed to SDOH impacting epilepsy surgery. Patients who underwent surgical evaluation were found to be most commonly White and privately insured and have college-educated caregivers. Five studies found differences in time to referral/surgery or rates of surgery by racial group, with most finding an increased time to referral/surgery or lower rates of surgery for those who were Hispanic and/or non-White. Four studies found that private insurance was associated with higher surgical utilization. Three studies found higher household income was related to surgical utilization. No studies examined biological, psychological, or behavioral factors that contributed to SDOH impacting epilepsy surgery.

CONCLUSIONS

The authors conducted a systematic review exploring the impact of SDOH in DRE surgery utilization. They found that race, ethnicity, insurance type, caregiver educational attainment, and household income demonstrate relationships with pediatric epilepsy surgery. Further study is necessary to understand how these factors, and others not identified in this study, contribute to the low rates of utilization of epilepsy surgery and potential target areas for interventions aiming to increase equity in access to epilepsy surgery in children.
Resection of intradural spinal lesions with concomitant instrumented fusion in children: a systematic review and representative cases
Authors: Prather Kiana Y. , Baier Matthew P. , Coulibaly Nangorgo J. , Stephens Mark E. , Chen Sixia , Omini Michael E. , Jea Andrew
Published: April 2024

OBJECTIVE

More than one-third of pediatric patients who undergo resection of intradural spine lesions develop progressive postoperative deformity, with as many as half of these patients subsequently requiring surgical fusion. Intradural spinal procedures with simultaneous instrumented fusion in children, however, are infrequently performed. Moreover, the rationale for patient selection, outcomes, and safety of this single-stage surgery in children has not been systematically investigated. In this study, the authors review the practice of simultaneous intradural spinal resection and instrumented fusion in pediatric patients and provide two representative case examples from their institution.

METHODS

The authors searched the PubMed and Embase databases and performed a systematic review following the PRISMA protocol. Original articles of pediatric patients (age ≤ 18 years) who underwent intradural spine surgery, regardless of pathology, with concomitant instrumented fusion and reported outcomes were included. An institutional database of all spinal operations with instrumented fusion performed in patients aged ≤ 18 years over a 3-year period was screened to identify those who underwent intradural spine surgery with concomitant fusion.

RESULTS

Nine patients (median age 12 years) from 6 studies who underwent intradural lesion resection and concomitant fusion met inclusion criteria. Among all 11 patients included, primary rationales for concomitant fusion were extensive bone removal (i.e., corpectomy or total facetectomy, 73%), concerns for deformity in the setting of multilevel laminectomy/laminoplasty (18%), and severe baseline deformity (9%). The most represented pathology was neurenteric cyst (55%) followed by schwannoma (18%). Myxopapillary ependymoma, granular cell tumor, and pilocytic astrocytoma each were seen in 1 case. Seven patients (64%) underwent an anterior-approach corpectomy, tumor resection, and fusion, while the remaining 4 patients (36%) underwent a posterior approach. All patients with at least 1 year of follow-up cases achieved bony fusion. CSF leak and new-onset neurological deficit each occurred in 9% (1/11).

CONCLUSIONS

The rationales for performing single-stage intradural resection and fusion in pediatric patients in studies to date include the presence of severe baseline deformity, large extent of bone resection, and multilevel laminectomy/laminoplasty across cervicothoracic or thoracolumbar junctions. As current literature involving this cohort is limited, more data are needed to determine when concomitant fusion in intradural resections is appropriate in pediatric patients and whether its routine implementation is safe or beneficial.
Using inner speech checklists to nurture L2 discussion task fluency: Reactions from within Japanese university classrooms
Authors: Stroud Robert
Published: April 2024

This study investigates how inner speech practice, facilitated by checklists, can be used to nurture English discussion fluency of Japanese university students, addressing challenges posed by silence in Japanese classrooms (Harumi, 2023; King, 2013a; Stroud, 2017a). Integrating innovative methods to enhance cognitive and utterance fluency, the study utilizes checklists centered on speech acts for silent mental rehearsal, self-assessment, and discussion task fluency development. Positive student responses reveal motivation, increased confidence, and a desire for future checklist use. However, nuanced perspectives underscore the necessity for further investigation. The study highlights the efficacy of checklists in improving English proficiency, self-assessment, and sentence creation, fostering interaction. Yet, students' preferences for more guidance, freedom, practice, adaptable difficulty, writing activities, and increased interaction time, offering avenues for instructional refinement. Pioneering an integrative inner speech checklist approach, this study contributes to the discourse on spoken task fluency in Second Language Acquisition (SLA).
PEMBERDAYAAN KADER DESA DALAM PENDAMPINGAN KELUARGA BERESIKO STUNTING MELALUI PEMBERIAN TELUR PUYUH PADA BALITA USIA 24-59 BULAN
Authors: Z Sri Nurlaily , Nurhidayah Nurhidayah , Pomalingo Anna Y. , Puili Fira
Published: April 2024

Abstrak: Stunting adalah gagal tumbuh disebabkan oleh kekurangan gizi kronis terutama selama 1000 hari pertama kehidupan pada bayi 0-11 bulan dan balita 12-59 bulan. 617 balita keluarga beresiko stunting di Kelurahan Talumolo. Salah satu penyebab kejadian stunting yang terus meningkat adalah kurangnya pengetahuan keluarga tentang cara mencegah balita stunting. Telur puyuh memeliki kandungan protein 13,1% dibandikang dengan protein telur ayam 12.7%. Tujuan pengabdian untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kader dalam upaya pencegahan stunting dan kader dapat melakaukan pendampingan pada balita berisiko stunting dengan pemberian telur puyuh. Sasaran dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah kader 10 orang dan balita 30 orang. Metode kegiatan pengabdian adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan. Hasil yang dicapai dalam kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat adalah terdapat 50% peningkatan pengetahuan kader tentang stunting, telur puyuh dan balita berisiko stunting mengalami beberapa peningkatan setalah diberikan telur puyuh diantaranya peningkatakan BB 1,30 gram, TB 0,4 cm, LILA 1,6 cm.Abstract: Stunting is failure to thrive caused by chronic malnutrition, especially during the first 1000 days of life in babies 0-11 months and toddlers 12-59 months. 617 children under five families are at risk of stunting in Talumolo Village. One of the causes of the increasing incidence of stunting is the lack of family knowledge about how to prevent stunting in toddlers. Quail eggs have a protein content of 13.1% compared to chicken egg protein of 12.7%. The aim of the service is to increase cadres' knowledge in preventing stunting and cadres can provide assistance to toddlers at risk of stunting by providing quail eggs. The target of community service activities is a cadre of 10 people and 30 toddlers. The method of service activities is training and mentoring. The results achieved in Community Service activities were that there was a 50% increase in cadres' knowledge about stunting, quail eggs and toddlers at risk of stunting experienced several improvements after being given quail eggs, including an increase in BW of 1.30 grams, TB of 0.4 cm, LILA of 1.6 cm.
PEMBERDAYAAN REMAJA MELALUI REP2HEL COMMUNITY” DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PERNIKAHAN USIA DINI
Authors: Podungge Yusni , Mohamad Selvi , Alza Nurfaizah , Husain Fadli
Published: April 2024

Abstrak: Kasus pernikahan usia dini di Kelurahan Pilolodaa cukup tinggi yaitu 9 kasus (25.71%) pada tahun 2021 hingga Juni 2022. Tingkat pengetahuan remaja terkait dampak pernikahan usia dini dan keterampilan mendeteksi masalah remaja masih rendah. Demikian pula pada kader posyandu remaja dan karang taruna sebagai mitra pendukung. Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat adalah peningkatan pengetahuan dan sikap remaja, kader posyandu dan anggota karang taruna terkait dampak pernikahan usia dini serta peningkatan keterampilan dalam mendeteksi masalah kesehatan remaja. Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi, demonstrasi dan praktik pemeriksaan payudara sendiri serta deteksi dini anemia. Mitra sasaran remaja sebanyak 30 orang dan mitra pendukung masing-maisng 3 orang. Berdasarkan analisis hasil kuesioner pre dan post, semua remaja mengalami peningkatan pengetahuan (100%) dan untuk sikap serta peningkatan keterampilan remaja maupun mitra dalam mendeteksi masalah kesehatan remaja yang dinilai dengan lembar cheklist juga hasilnya terdapat peningkatan (100%) serta terbentuknya komunitas REP2HEL yang telah dikukuhkan oleh Lurah Kelurahan Pilolodaa.Abstract: Cases of early marriage in Pilolodaa Village are quite high, namely 9 cases (25.71%) from 2021 to June 2022. The level of knowledge of teenagers regarding the impact of early marriage and skills in detecting teenage problems are still low. Likewise with youth posyandu cadres and youth organizations as supporting partners. Community service aims to increase the knowledge and attitudes of teenagers, posyandu cadres, and youth organization members regarding the impact of early marriage as well as increasing skills in detecting adolescent health problems. The methods used are lectures, questions and answers, discussions, reflection, and the practice of breast self-examination and early detection of anemia. The youth target partners are 30 people, and the supporting partners are 3 people each. Based on the analysis of the results of the questionnaire before and after, all teenagers experienced an increase in knowledge (100%) and attitudes and increased skills of teenagers and partners in detecting teenage health problems as assessed using a checklist sheet. The results also showed an increase (100%) and the formation of a REP2HEL community, which has been achieved. confirmed by the head of Pilolodaa Village.
PENDAMPINGAN PENGUATAN DASAR MATEMATIKA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP CALON GURU MATEMATIKA
Authors: Tsabitah Irbah , Hidayat Nurul , Alfaridzi Muhammad , Ilmi Sofiatul , Walida Sikky El
Published: April 2024

Abstrak: Hasil observasi awal sebelum kegiatan ini dimulai menunjukkan adanya kegiatan belajar masih berpusat pada dosen. Tampak pada kegiatan pembelajaran masih menggunakan model konvensional dengan metode ceramah. Sehingga tidak ada variasi dalam penyampaian materi dan latihan soal. Selain itu, pemahaman mahasiswa pada materi dasar trigonometri masih belum maksimal, padahal kemampuan tersebut diperlukan mahasiswa untuk menempuh materi-materi pada tingkat berikutnya yang bersifat lebih abstrak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu: (1) membimbing mahasiswa untuk meningkatkan pemahaman konsep dasar trigonometri; dan (2) meningkatkan kemampuan matematika mahasiswa sehingga lebih mudah mempelajari konsep-konsep matematika lain yang bersifat abstrak. Kegiatan pendampingan ini berupa seminar yang dilaksanakan dalam tiga tahapan: (1) pra-kegiatan, pre-test dan observasi untuk menemukan masalah dilanjutkan menemukan solusi; (2) pendampingan; dan (3) melakukan evaluasi dengan melakukan pos-test sesaat setelah rangkaian pendampingan kegiatan selesai. Hasil kegiatan post-tes diakhir kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa 80% mahasiswa atau12 dari 15 mahasiswa mengalami peningkatan pemahaman konsep dasar trigonometri. Hanya saja pada 3 mahasiswa lainnya, peningkatan pemahaman konsep dasar trigonometri tidak terlalu signifikan, sehingga tidak tampak adanya perubahan.Abstract: Preliminary observations before this activity began showed that the learning activity was still centred on the lecturer. The learning activities are still using conventional models with lecture methods. So, there's no variation in the delivery of material and the practice of matters. Furthermore, the student's understanding of the primary material of trigonometry is still not at the maximum. At the same time, such an ability is required of the student to pass the materials at the next level, which is more abstract. The objectives of this study are (1) to guide students in improving their understanding of the basic concepts of trigonometry; and (2) to improve students' mathematical abilities so that it is easier to learn other mathematics concepts than abstract concepts. This activity is carried out in three stages: (1) pre-activity, observation to find problems and continued finding solutions; (2) support; and (3) which is conducting an evaluation immediately after support is completed. Results show that 80% of students, or about 12 out of 15 students, have improved their understanding of the basic concepts of trigonometry. Only in the other three students was the improvement in understanding the basic concepts of trigonometry not very significant, so there was no apparent change.
PEMBERDAYAAN REMAJA MELALUI PENDEKATAN A BEHAVIOR CENTRED DESIGN CEGAH PERNIKAHAN DINI BERBASIS KULTURAL
Authors: Hidayah Nurul , Fawwaz Nur Aisha , Ekawati Norliana , Cahyadi Cittavaro
Published: April 2024

Abstrak: Pernikahan dini pada masyarakat Suku Banjar bukan merupakan isu baru bahkan telah menjadi fenomena sosial yang dikenal sebagai bagian dari kebiasaan masyarakat. Tujuan program untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja Suku Banjar tentang pernikahan dini dan menyediakan metode inovatif berorientasi pada budaya lokal. Metode pembelajaran dan pelatihan aktif berkonsep games hasil pengembangan metode emotional demontration berupa A Behavioral Centred Design (ABCD) berbahasa Banjar dibagi 4 sesi (comprehensive card, factor card, impact card, dan good bad card). Sasaran program adalah kader posyandu remaja Desa Awang Besar berusia 10-18 tahun berjumlah 8 orang. Evaluasi dilakukan pada setiap sesi dan secara general (sebelum-sesudah program dijalankan). Didapat hasil terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan remaja sebesar 14,7% tentang pernikahan dini, sasaran telah mampu berfikir kritis dan peningkatan pemahaman sebesar 13,3%, sasaran mampu berfikir secara luas dalam memandang sebuah tantangan dan mampu menemukan solusi (15,0%), terjadi peningkatan pemahaman bagaimana mencegah pernikahan dini sebesar 17,8%. Secara general, terdapat peningkatan kapasitas diri remaja sebesar 19,4%. Pendekatan ABCD berbasis kultural dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja.Abstract: Early marriage in the Banjar tribe community is not a new issue and has even become a social phenomenon known as part of community customs. The program aims to increase Banjar tribe youth's knowledge about early marriage and provide innovative methods oriented to local culture. Active learning and training with the concept of a game is the result of the development of the emotional demonstration method in the form of Behavioral Centered Design (BCD) in the Banjar language, which is divided into 4 sessions (comprehensive cards, factor cards, impact cards, and good, bad cards). The target of the program is 8 youth posyandu cadres aged 10-18 years in Awang Besar Village. Evaluation is done at each session and in general (before and after the program is run). The results showed that there was an increase in teenagers' knowledge of 14.7% about early marriage, the target was able to think critically and increased understanding by 13.3%, the target was able to think broadly in looking at a challenge and was able to find a solution (15.0%), this occurred. Increased understanding of how to prevent early marriage by 17.8%. In general, there was an increase in adolescents' self-capacity by 19.4%. A culturally based BCD approach can increase adolescents' knowledge.
EDUKASI IBU HAMIL DAN IBU DENGAN BALITA MELALUI SOSIALISASI PENCEGAHAN STUNTING
Authors: Rhasiqah Dwiana Amalia
Published: April 2024

Abstrak: Stunting atau pertumbuhan fisik yang terhambat pada anak yang bersifat irreversible, menjadi isu kesehatan yang serius di sejumlah negara berkembang, termasuk di dalamnya Indonesia. Untuk mengurangi prevalensi stunting, diperlukan upaya pencegahan melalui kegiatan yang intensif. Kegiatan tersebut bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan pengetahuan sasaran terkait stunting pada anak. Pengabdian dilakukan oleh mahasiswa tim KKN Desa Tegaldlimo dengan metode sosialisasi tentang stunting melalui media power point dan sesi tanya jawab. Peserta kegiatan sosialisasi adalah 66 dari 75 peserta yang telah diundang terdiri dari ibu yang memiliki balita, ibu yang sedang hamil, dan kader kesehatan. Evaluasi kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa semua indikator keberhasilan telah terpenuhi, dengan kehadiran peserta mencapai ≥75% dari total undangan yang disebarkan, serta peningkatan pengetahuan peserta berdasarkan hasil pre-test (49%) dan post-test (65,3%) yang telah dilakukan sebelumnya.Abstract: Stunting or stunted physical growth in children that is irreversible, has become a serious health issue in a number of developing countries, including Indonesia. To reduce the prevalence of stunting, prevention efforts through intensive activities are needed. The activity aims to increase understanding and knowledge of targets related to stunting in children. The service was carried out by students of the Tegaldlimo Village KKN team with socialization methods about stunting through power point media and question and answer sessions. The participants of the socialization activity were 66 out of 75 participants who had been invited consisting of mothers who had toddlers, mothers who were pregnant, and health cadres. The evaluation of this activity shows that all success indicators have been met, with the attendance of participants reaching ≥75% of the total invitations distributed, as well as increasing participants' knowledge based on the results of the pre-test (49%) and post-test (65.3%) that have been carried out previously.
PEMBERDAYAAN ANAK ABK DALAM GERAKAN LITERASI DIGITAL ETIC SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PERUNDUNGAN MELALUI MEDIA SOSIAL
Authors: Firman Firman , Al Jumroh Siti Fatihaturrahmah , Witdianti Yeni
Published: April 2024

Literasi Digital merupakan program yang diluncurkan oleh presiden Republik Indonesia pada tahun 2017 dalam hal ini yang bertanggung jawab KOMINFO, yang dimana pada program ini memilikiempat pilar atau komponen utama yaitu: (1) Digital Etic, (2) Digital Culture, (3) Digital Skill, dan (4) Digital safety. Program tersebut sebagai upaya mengatasi dampak dari perkembangan teknologiinformasi baik dari segi perangkat keras maupun perangkat lunak yang sangat mudah untuk diaksesdimana dan kapanpun. Hal ini menimbulkan masalah sosial di kalangan masyarakat umum khususnya anak remaja yang mana sangat mudah untuk mengakses informasi berupa video, gambardan teks tanpa ada filter. Sehingga mempengaruhi pola bahasa dalam berkomunikasi seperti contoh dengan mudahnya melakukan perundungan, hinaan, ujaran kebencian, baik agama, suku dan ras. Mengatasi masalah tersebut perlu dilakukan kegiatan pendampingan secara terstruktur dengan menggunakan metode edukatif kepada remaja dan guru di sekolah tingkat SMP terkhusus anak berkebutuhan khusus. Mitra dalam kegiatan ini adalah SMPLB Kabpaten Sorong. Hasil yang diperoleh melalui instrument evaluasi, menunjukkan aplikasi yang diciptakan yang merupakan sebuah pengembangan media pembelajaran berbasis literasi digital etic ini mampu meningkatkan kemampuan siswa dalm berliterasi digital sehingga tingkat perundungan dapat diminimalisir, hal itu terbukti dari hasil insrument yang dibagikan kepada siswa, bahwa 92% siswa telah mampu berliterasi digital dan merasakan dampak positif dari pendampingan ini.
PERLUASAN PEMASARAN PRODUK DENGAN PEMANFAATAN PLATFORM E-COMMERCE MELALUI MARKETPLACE PADA USAHA MASYARAKAT KECAMATAN SINGINGI
Authors: Aqualdo Nobel , Kurniasih Cut Endang , Budiartiningsih Rahmita
Published: April 2024

Abstrak: Permasalahan yang dialami mitra umumnya penjualan produk masih menggunakan cara konvensional, rendahnya partisipasi dan kompetensi terhadap penggunaan platform e-commerce di marketplace online. Pada pengabdian ini memberikan pelatihan dan praktik tentang mekanisme penjualan produk menggunakan platform e-commerce melalui marketplace yakni Shopee. Metode penerapan yang digunakan adalah ceramah, demonstrasi/praktik, dan diskusi. Pada pelaksanaan kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 7 orang yang merupakan pengrajin batik. Dari kegiatan ini tim berhasil meningkatkan keterampilan peserta dengan bisa membuat toko online “Goluak Loge” dan menampilkan produk batiknya di platform e-commerce Shopee. Dilihat nilai rataan, sebelum pengabdian semua peserta memiliki pemahaman sebesar 64% dan bertambah menjadi 87% setelah adanya pengabdian. Dengan meningkatnya jumlah peserta yang mampu memasarkan produk menggunakan platform Shopee diharapkan semakin banyak usaha masyarakat desa yang go digital.Abstract: The problems experienced by partners are generally used conventional methods in selling products, low participation and competence in using e-commerce platforms in online marketplaces. This service provides training and practice on product sales mechanisms using the e-commerce platform through the marketplace, namely Shopee. The application method used is lecture, demonstration, and discussion. In the implementation of this activity was conducted to 7 batik craftswomen. From this activity the team succeeded in improving the skills of the participants by being able to create an online store "Goluak Loge" and display their batik products on the Shopee e-commerce platform. Looking at the mean value, participants included in the training also seem to have gained knowledge of digital marketing. Before the training, their understanding is 64% and then increased to 87% after the training. An increasing number of people are now using the e-commerce platforms to offer the product and services, it is expected that more rural businesses will go digital.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN KUIS INTERAKTIF DENGAN APLIKASI QUIZIZZ DAN MENTIMETER BAGI GURU-GURU SDIT AL-KAUTSAR CIKARANG
Authors: Purwandari Nuraini , Jihadi Hilman , Maulana Dade , Baskoro B. Harjo , Zulfikar Muhammad , Kelmah Sofwan Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Abstrak: Evaluasi belajar yang berjalan pada SDIT Al-Kautsar Cikarang adalah menggunakan lembar jawaban ujian ataupun melalui kertas ujian yang diisi oleh siswa dan guru sebgai pengawasnya menyebabkan kurang efektif dan efisien. Oleh karna itu, metode kuis interaktif menjadi model yang cocok digubakan dalam evaluasi belajar. Adapun tujuannya adalah memberikan program pelatihan kepada guru-guru SDIT Al-Kautsar mengenai pembuatan kuis interaktif menggunakan aplikasi quizziz dan Mentimeter dalam rangka peningkatan softskill dan hardskill. Dengan pelatihan ini, guru-guru dapat mengembangkan kreativitas, dalam merancang kuis yang interaktif, meningkatkan kemampuan kolaborasi dan komunikasi dengan siswa serta meningkatkan penguasaan aplikasi quiziz dan mentimeter sebagai bentuk hasil evaluasi pembelajaran siswa dikelas agar lebih interaktif dan semua siswa dapat mengerti materi yang diberikan guru dikelas. Metode pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan memberikan pelatihan atau workshop kepada guru-guru SDIT Al-Kautsar Cikarang secara luring. Hasil yang telah dicapai dari evaluasi pelatihan tersebut sebesar 51,77% peserta sangat puas dengan adanya pelatihan ini karena dapat meningkatkan pemahaman serta kemampuan praktikal guru tentang komputer dan aplikasi yang digunakan.Abstract: The learning evaluation that takes place at SDIT Al-Kautsar Cikarang is using exam answer sheets or through exam papers filled in by students and teachers as supervisors, causing it to be less effective and efficient. Therefore, the interactive quiz method is a suitable model to use in learning evaluation. The aim is to provide a training program to SDIT Al-Kautsar teachers regarding creating interactive quizzes using the quizziz and Mentimeter applications in order to improve soft skills and hard skills. With this training, teachers can develop creativity, in designing interactive quizzes, improve collaboration and communication skills with students and improve mastery of the quiziz and mentimeter applications as a form of evaluation of student learning in class so that it is more interactive and all students can understand the material provided by the teacher in the classroom. This service method is carried out by providing offline training or workshops to SDIT Al-Kautsar Cikarang teachers. The results achieved from the training evaluation were 51.77% of participants who were very satisfied with this training because it could improve teachers' understanding and practical skills regarding computers and the applications used.