bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative Effectiveness of different therapies for Convergence Insufficiency
Authors: Sonum Sara , Amir Abeera , Amna  , Qurat ul Ain  , Sanaullah Marium
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of different treatment options such as brock string, dot card, jump convergence and pencil push-up exercises for convergence insufficiency (CI).
Methodology: After ethical approval, this quasi experimental study was conducted at District Head Quarter (DHQ) Bhakkar, Thel University Bhakkar, schools and collages of Bhakkar and district Layyah by selecting 140 patients presenting with symptomatic convergence insufficiency through non-probability convenient sampling. After informed consent, Positive Fusional Vergence (PFV), CI Symptom Survey (CISS) and near point of convergence (NPC) were measured. Then randomly divide into four groups of 35 patients by non-probability purposive sampling. Each group received one of the chosen therapy for 3 consecutive months. All patients were examined and self-structure proforma was filled as baseline data on each follow-up of therapy. Data was analyzed by IBM SPSS version 23.
Results: After completion of three month of treatment, near point of convergence improved from mean 13.343 ±.219 to 8.757±.194; CI 95%: p<0.001 respectively in brock string, mean 13.486 ±.197 to 7.729 ±.169; CI 95%: p<0.001 in dot card exercise, in jump convergence mean 13.614 ±.214 to 9.057, ±.170; CI 95%: p<0.001    improvement of NPC occur and in pencil push-up 13.243 ±.208 to 8.329 ±.143; CI 95%: p<0.001.   
Conclusion: The dot card is most effective treatment to perform at home for CI, effective for achieving clinically significant improvements in signs and symptoms associated with CI in young adults.
MEMAHAMI KONSEP METODOLOGI AL-JARH WA TA’DIL
Authors: Suhartawan Budi
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this article is to dismantle the concept of the al-jarh wa ta'dil methodology easily and as a test tool for assessing hadith narrators in terms of weaknesses (jarh) and also strengths (ta'dil). The research method in this journal is literature study. The studies found in understanding the concept of jarh wa' ta'dil. Among others; first, the urgency of the science of al-jarh wa al-ta'dil as an art in determining whether the category of a narrator's narration can be accepted or rejected. Second, the history of the science of Jahr wa al-ta'dil has grown since the time of the Companions. Third, the techniques and methods of ulama when explaining the behavior of narrators and the conditions of critics (al-jarh wa ta'dil) when evaluating narrators. Fourth, the conception and editorial of Jarh wa al-Ta'dil and its scope.
VALIDASI SYARAT TASALSUL DAN NISBAH PERAWI
Authors: Wisnuaji Angger
Published: July 2024

This study discusses the validity of the tasalsul requirements of the musalsal bi al-Mishriyin hadith narrated by Jalaluddin Abdur Rahman as-Suyuthi in his book Jiyad al-Musalsalat, in the science of hadith, there is one type of hadith that is famous for its weaknesses, because it was narrated to our day. this, namely the musalsal hadith that requires special procedures or characteristics in its transmission, because of its uniqueness in this transmission, many major hadith scholars also participate in narrating it even though most of this type of hadith is weak, therefore in order to distinguish whether it is authentic or dhaif especially for people lay. This study uses a literature study by analyzing and matching the content of the biographical books of narrators or Mu'jam Buldan and the names of the narrators written by as-Suyuthi in his book Jiyad al-Musalsalat. he must have a ratio to the Egyptian state. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be seen that all the narrators mentioned by as-Suyuthi in his sanad have a ratio to the Egyptian state, but there are some narrators who are not originally Egyptian but have lived in Egypt for a long period of time.
ANALISIS HADIS KOPI
Authors: Dewi Rani Sukma , Mustafa Ilham
Published: July 2024

Hadith is something attributed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW, whether in words, actions, approvals, or characteristics. However, there was an instance where a hadith received through a dream was then attributed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW. In the understanding of Sufis, this is considered a hadith of the Prophet SAW. One such hadith, believed by Sufis, is the hadith about coffee received by Sayyid Al-Qudaimi. This raises the question of the quality of the coffee hadith received by the Sufi from the Prophet Muhammad SAW through a dream. This research falls into the category of qualitative research, specifically library research, using the Hadith Criticism method, which is useful for examining the quality of the sanad (chain of narrators) and matan (content) of the hadith. The result of this research is that the coffee hadith received by the Sufi from the Prophet Muhammad SAW through a dream, in terms of sanad quality, is classified as a munqati’ hadith because of the broken chain of narrators. This hadith is also classified as maudhu’ or fabricated. Furthermore, in terms of matan quality, Al-Adlabi established four criteria for matan criticism. According to these four criteria, the coffee hadith received by the Sufi through a dream falls under the category of hadiths that contradict reason, sensory perception, and history, and it does not resemble prophetic speech. Therefore, it can be stated that the coffee hadith is not authentic.
KRITIK SANAD DAN MATAN
Authors: Novera Melia , Qurrotu A'yun Vina
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses the method of criticism of Sanad and Matan. In the Hadith studies, both aspects are equally important. Sanad is a series of narrators who convey the hadith, while matan is the content of the hadith itself. To find out the quality of a hadith we must find out the quality of its transmitters and content. Therefore, this paper is important because it discusses the method of criticism of Sanad and Matan. includes the critical methodology of sanad and matan seen in the periods of the Prophet, Companions, Tabi'in, and Tabi' tabi'in. In this study the author uses a historical approach, and in analyzing the data the author uses the descriptive-analysis method. Regarding the critical study of hadith, it has actually been carried out since the time of the Prophet and his companions. However, the criticism of sanad and matan in the initial phase has not been formulated as systematically and methodologically as in the final phase (alMuta`akhirîn). This is because there is still the figure of the prophet as an authoritative source to ask (clarify) the news that friends hear. After the death of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, there have not been many problems in the hadith, apart from that there are still friends who always maintain their honesty and do not want to lie in the name of the Prophet SAW. Criticism of hadith during the time of the Companions focused on testing the truth of whether the Prophet actually conveyed the hadith or not. The source of this paper comes from books/books, and journals that are relevant to the theme of the writing.
Vidas paralelas: argumentos e inferencias
Authors: Marraud Hubert
Published: July 2024

Términos como “argumento”, “inferencia”, “razonamiento”, “razones” e incluso “implicación” se entremezclan cuando se habla de la argumentación desde un punto de vista lógico. Sus definiciones suelen ser aproximadas, y eso genera a menudo malentendidos y debates confusos. Mi primer propósito es precisar y aclarar esos conceptos y sus relaciones mutuas. Mi segundo propósito es determinar cuál es la pertinencia de la noción de inferencia lógica para el análisis de los argumentos. Argumentaré que si la pregunta lógica por excelencia es “¿se debe aceptar la conclusión por las razones aducidas para sustentarla?”, su pertinencia es escasa
Resiliency of Students with Parents Living in Alternative Family Arrangement
Authors: Eva Marie C. Avila  , Marifel Q. Acena
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to assess students' resiliency with parents living in an alternative family arrangement. It also traced whether there is a significant relationship between the level of resiliency and the profile of the students and their protective factors. This study's respondents were the 63 college students enrolled during the second semester of SY 2015-2016. A questionnaire was used as the main data gathering tool in the study. The majority of the respondents are female, whose parents are in mutual type of living arrangement and non-professional, and with fathers who are high school graduates. Further, a great number are 17 years old, eldest, with two siblings, living with mothers who are high school graduates, and with parents whose monthly income is Php 10,000 and below. Their protective factors are moderate, and their resiliency is high. Faith in God makes the respondents resilient. No significant relationship was seen between the respondents' resiliency level and their personal-related factors and protective factors. The Office of Student Affairs may conduct intervention activities which involve the parents, caregivers, guardians, and the concerned students to help them manage the transition and develop coping strategies.
Cost of Caring: Vicarious Trauma Among Guidance Counselors and Psychologists
Authors: Christian Gea A. Florentino
Published: July 2024

This study sought to describe the lived experiences of vicarious trauma among guidance counselors and practicing psychologists. There were ten practicing registered guidance counselors and psychologists from Region 1 who served as respondents for this study who worked with trauma clients and had manifestations of vicarious trauma. An in-depth semi-structured interview protocol was used as the main data-gathering tool. Audio-recorded interviews were done on a one-on-one manner after permission was sought from the respondents and confidentiality ensured. Interviews were transcribed and using interpretative phenomenological analysis, main themes and sub-themes were identified. Findings revealed that respondents’ lived experiences of vicarious trauma included engagement behaviors, changes in worldview, and physiological and psychological symptoms. The respondents ascribed meanings to their experiences namely, inner strength/grit, reality check, nurturance of the transcendental motive, recognition of psychological boundaries, emotion management, openness to experience and change, sense of appreciation, professional growth, and deepening of spirituality. Recommendations were given for guidance counselors and psychologists and organizations. Suggestions for future studies were likewise recommended.
Tracer Study on the Master of Science in Teaching Physics Graduates
Authors: Redentor S. Rojas  , Erwin F. Cadorna  , Edelyn A. Cadorna  , Randolf M. Agup
Published: July 2024

Academic institutions aim to produce competent and highly qualified graduates who can compete locally and globally. A tracer study is an important way of determining graduates' employment status, which may serve as a basis to ascertain the relevance and effectiveness of a program. This study aimed to trace the Master of Science in Teaching Physics (MST Physics) graduates of the University of Northern Philippines from 1989 to 2019. Specifically, it sought to determine the academic profile of the graduates, their productivity, competencies learned that are useful in their current job, assessment of the graduates as to the attainment of the program outcomes, and suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of the program. Thirty-six graduates served as respondents. The instrument used was a modified Graduate Tracer Study Questionnaire of the Commission on Higher Education. Data were gathered online and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. The MST Physics graduates are permanently employed and making significant contributions to educational institutions in Ilocos Region, neighboring regions, and other countries. They became more productive in their work and received promotions after finishing their degree. The graduates found critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills the most useful competencies in their employment. They claimed that all the program outcomes were very highly attained. The graduates, however, suggested a continuous improvement of the curriculum and instruction, acquiring more equipment, and conducting more co-curricular activities like seminars and training for the students.
Development and Validation of a Competency-Based Learning Package in Plumbing NC II
Authors: Efren U. Galapon  , Aloysius J. Aurelio
Published: July 2024

The study aimed to develop a competency-based learning package in Plumbing NC II. Specifically, it determined the validity of the learning package in terms of objectives, activities, instructional characteristics, evaluative characteristics, and physical make-up. The descriptive-development methodology was used in the study. In addition, content validation was conducted by three experts in Outcome-Based Education. Results showed that the material generally meets the standards of a Competency-Based Learning Material. It has a very high level of validity particularly along with its objectives, activities, instructional characteristics, evaluative characteristics and physical make-up. The developed competency-based learning package is strongly recommended for use in training students for the Plumbing NC II assessment. The use of the learning package may reduce the workload of the trainers while students are engaged to self-directed learning and to ensure to cover all the competencies that shall be developed by the students.
Predictors of Science Performance of Senior High School Students
Authors: Rhommel S. Aninag  , Rizza P. Cajindos  , Jonnel B. Torres
Published: July 2024

Given the worldwide interest in improving students’ academic performance, it is important to inspect the variables that influence student performance. Based on this premise, the study examined the effect of sex, academic strand, goal orientation, and self-efficacy on science achievement. To achieve this aim, the researcher used the descriptive causal methodology of research, and the selected sample size was 193 senior high school students from three academic strands different by using a stratified random sampling technique. The researcher used (SPSS) to analyze the collected data, statistical tests such as: mean, SD, multiple regression, analysis of variance, and T-test. Study findings indicated that the goal orientation of both the male and female senior high school students in all academic strands considered was Mastery Oriented., both the male and female students have a neutral science self-efficacy in general, male students tend to have a higher mean score in the science achievement test than the female student and sex and academic strand is a predictor of science achievement.
Effectiveness of Game-Based Learning Instructional Materials in Enhancing the Mathematics Performance of Grade 8 Learners
Authors: Cyril R. Orbon  , Sherwin B. Sapin
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to improve grade 8 participants' capacity for mathematical thought. The researchers developed the students' capacity to think, comprehend underlying ideas, and solve challenging mathematical problems when they learn mathematics through games. While having fun, educational games encourage students to come up with original ideas and push them to learn more quickly. Instructional games only make arithmetic ideas easier for pupils to comprehend and retain. Their confidence is increased by the conversations students have with one another to provide a lasting learning effect. Together, games help learners feel powerful and on par with their peers. The quasi-experimental methodology of the current research utilized the group design of non-equivalent pretest and posttest, comprising the experimental and comparison groups. The researchers developed the instruments validated by the experts (head teacher and master teachers) from the City Schools Division of Cabuyao. Participants' mean performance scores in the pretest and posttest data were compiled and contrasted. Using the paired sample t-test and Cohen's d, it was evaluated whether the mean scores on the pretest and posttest differed statistically significantly. The outcome from the posttest frequently improved over those from the pretest. Pretest and posttest results showed a discernible difference, showing that game-based learning instructional materials might assist students in enhancing their mathematical problem-solving abilities. Game-based learning using different game application tools emphasizes the importance of strengthening the foundation of math concepts and the mathematical proficiency to solve various problems in math.
Risk Assessment on Visual Acuity among Elementary Pupils in the Heritage City of Vigan
Authors: Ofelia R. Espiritu  , Edna R. Javier  , Jevie A. Abella
Published: July 2024

Children's vision is linked with the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. The Comprehensive School Eye Health Program's mandate is to prevent, detect, and treat eye disorders in children to realize their rights and enhance their growth and development. The study examined the association between visual acuity and personal factors and the academic performance of 491 pupils of three elementary schools in Vigan City. It used the descriptive correlational research. Data were collected through observation, questionnaire- checklist, and records review and treated by Frequency count, percentage, and simple linear correlation analysis. Findings showed that the majority of the respondents belong to age 10 and 11, male, grade VI, without a family history of vision problems, grandmother commonly suffer vision problem, preferred fruits and vegetables, had 8-10 hours’ sleep, television, and cellphone exposure of 0-1 hour daily, and sits while reading. Most respondents have an average visual acuity of 20/20 – 20/25, based on a self-reported result of the Vision Development Quality of Life checklist. The study yielded a significant relationship between quality of Vision (COQV) and a family history of eye problems. Likewise, a significant relationship existed between visual acuity (Snellen's Chart measurement) on both eyes and gadgets used.
Climate Fiction for the Classroom through Ecocriticism and Collaborative Digital Text Annotation
Authors: Agata Cristine E. Cabrera  , Crissa Mae I. Agsalog  , Ronnel C. Ibea  , Ofelia E. Tara  , Jolysa Rose A. Corpuz  , Mark Louie Tabunan
Published: July 2024

This study took a humanities approach to climate change education, focusing on climate fiction texts in the literature classroom, namely: Barakat Akinsiku’s “The God of the Sea,” Sigrid Marianne Gayangos’s “Galansiyang,” and Jules Hogan’s “Those They Left Behind” from Everything Change: An Anthology of Climate Fiction, Volume III (2021). This encompassed the Quarter 3, Week 7 literature competency in the DepEd Grade 10 curriculum context. In-depth discussion of the cli-fi texts was made possible through the crafting of a lesson exemplar, writing of discussion questions through an ecocritical lens, and using Collaborative Digital Text Annotation (CDTA) as an evaluative reading tool which engendered student responses to the text and interactions within the CDTA activity. Thematic analysis was used in interpreting the digital text annotations which revealed four different themes: drawing out story elements, connecting the text to the real world, performing evaluative reading, and expressing random reactions under which the students' responses to the cli-fi texts were classified. The researchers recommend using online applications such as Google Docs as digital annotation tools during collaborative classroom reading. Also, literature classroom facilitators should create a concrete reward system to encourage students' enthusiasm during the CDTA activities and to achieve the collaborative aspect of the CDTA. Lastly, other reading strategies for evaluating cli-fi texts must be explored.
Konflik Indonesia Terhadap Timor Leste Tahun 1975-1999
Authors: Sulpina Nisfi
Published: July 2024

Pelanggaran-pelanggaran yang dilakukan Indonesia terhadap Timor Leste dari tahun 1975-1999 tidak sesuai dengan apa yang tertuang didalam pembukaan UUD 1945 pada alinea pertama yang berbunyi “Bahwa sesungguhnya Kemerdekaan itu ialah hak segala bangsa dan oleh sebab itu, maka penjajahan diatas dunia harus dihapuskan, karena tidak sesuai dengan peri-kemanusiaan dan perikeadilan”. Namun pada kenyataannya “penjajahan diatas dunia harus dihapuskan” itu menjadi terbalik dan Indonesia yang melakukannya pendudukan di Timor Timur. Metode yang dilakukan pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian sejarah, dan studi literatur sebagai teknik penelitiannya. Metode sejarah mempunyai beberapa tahapan diantaranya yaitu: 1) heuristik atau pengumpulan sumber, 2) kritik sumber, 3) interpretasi, dan 4) historiografi atau penulisan peristiwa sejarah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui kekejaman yang dilakukan Indonesia terhadap Timor Leste. Dan hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu banyak pelanggaran-pelanggaran yang dilakukan Indonesia
terhadap Timor Leste, bahkan telah menelan banyak
korban. Pelanggaran tersebut seperti pembunuhan,
penganiyaan, kekerasan pada wanita, dan juga
pemindahan anak Timor Timur.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Lingkungan Internal dan Eksternal dalam Pemetaan Posisi Pengembangan Usaha Herbal Tradisional di Hinterland Kota Batam
Authors: Kamaruzaman
Published: July 2024

Usaha herbal tradisional hinterland - Kota Batam sebagai penyedia produk kesehatan alternatif bagi masyarakat perlu menganalisis faktor-faktor lingkungan internal dan eksternal dalam pemetaan posisi usaha pada kondisi ideal untuk dirumuskan strategi pengembangannya. Tujuan penelitian yaitu menganalisis faktor-faktor lingkungan untuk pemetaan posisi usaha herbal tradisional di wilayah pulau - Kota Batam. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE), External Factor Evaluation (EFE) dan Internal-External (IE) Matrix. IFE dan EFE digunakan untuk menganalisis skor bobot faktor-faktor lingkungan internal dan eksternal usaha sedangkan IE digunakan untuk memetakan posisi usaha melalui letak titik koordinat dari skor bobot IFE dan EFE berada pada salah satu dari 9 posisi kuadran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan analisis faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal yang berpengaruh pada pemetaan posisi usaha herbal tradisional Geranting – Kota Batam yaitu citra dan reputasi usaha, lokasi, harga, pelanggan dan akun usaha (faktor kekuatan); Manajemen usaha belum baik, keterbatasan mesin-peralatan, rendahnya pengembangan produk, sarana prasarana terbatas, akses lokasi jauh (faktor kelemahan); Ketersediaan bahan baku pemasok, masyarakat cenderung herbal, ketersediaan mesin-peralatan, kemudahan regulasi, dan penyedia sarana-prasarana (faktor peluang); Kemunculan usaha sejenis, masyarakat cenderung tidak menyukai herbal tapi menyukai herbal terstandar, munculnya produk herbal sejenis, harga bahan berfluktuasi, tambahan biaya pihak penyedia penunjang operasi usaha (faktor tantangan). Hasil pemetaan menunjukkan bahwa usaha berada pada posisi kuadran I yaitu tumbuh dan berkembang dengan titik koordinat skor bobot IFE 3.25 dan EFE 3.10. Rekomendasi penelitian yaitu posisi usaha herbal tradisional Geranting-Batam dapat merumuskan strategi pengembangannya. Potensi pengembangan usaha herbal dapat menjadi indikator bagi pertumbuhan ekonomi masyarakat di Kepulauan Riau.
Hambatan dan Peluang Pembangunan Ekonomi Inklusif dan Berkelanjutan di Kawasan Kepulauan: Tinjauan Literatur Kritis
Authors: Zahrah Fatimatuz , Rahayu Sri
Published: July 2024

Pembangunan ekonomi inklusif dan berkelanjutan dilakukan untuk menguatkan perekonomian suatu daerah dengan memaksimalkan potensi dan tetap memperhatikan keberlangsungan kehidupan jangka panjang. Usaha yang sama dilakukan di kawasan kepulauan untuk memaksimalkan kekayaan daerahnya dengan tujuan meningkatkan kesejahteraan ekonomi masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dimensi pembangunan ekonomi inklusif dan berkelanjutan, hambatan, dan peluang pembangunan ekonomi inklusif dan berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini merupakan tinjauan literatur kritis dengan  melakukan review pada 33 artikel dari tahun 2017 sampai dengan 2024, dan fokus pada kemajuan riset tentang pembangunan ekonomi inklusif dan berkelanjutan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, fokus pembangunan ekonomi inklusif dan berkelanjutan dilakukan dengan koordinasi yang baik dan terarah antara pemerintah dan masyarakat, desain pembangunan green economy  dan blue economy, peningkatan infrastruktur dan menjaga kualitas sumber daya alam kawasan kepulauan. Hambatan yang dialami berupa kesiapan dan kualitas masyarakat, infrastruktur yang belum memadai, kurangnya koordinasi antara pemerintah dan masyarakat, dan aturan dan implementasi kurang baik. Peluang yang berhasil dianalisis berupa pemanfaatan potensi sumber daya alam, perekonomian berdasarkan green economy dan blue economy, kolaborasi antara pemerintah dan masyarakat. Keterlibatan penuh dari pemerintah dan kerja sama yang baik dengan warga masyarakat dan UMKM (kelompok masyarakat kreatif) direkomendasikan untuk menjadi salah satu upaya untuk menyukseskan pembangunan ekonomi inklusif dan berkelanjutan di berbagai kepulauan dan juga disarankan untuk rencana program pembangunan ekonomi inklusif dan berkelanjutan.
Daya Dukung Sistem Kesehatan Terhadap Transformasi Ekonomi Daerah Kepulauan yang Inklusif dan Berkelanjutan
Authors: Baharuddin Baharuddin
Published: July 2024

Dukungan sistem kesehatan sangat penting dalam transformasi ekonomi berkelanjutan pada wilayah kepulauan. Sistem kesehatan jugatidak dapat dipisahkan dengan program pendidikan. Hubungan sistem kesehatan dan pembangunan (transformasi) ekonomi berkelanjutan dapat ditegakkan melalui studi empiris, survei dan pendekatan literatur. Pada studi literatur analisis bibliometrik dapat digunakan. Adapun tujuan utama dari studi ini adalah untuk melihat hubungan antara sistem kesehatan dan transformasi ekonomi pada daerah kepulauan. Metode dalam studi ini adalah analisis bibliometrik dengan unit analisis keyword co-occurrence ditambah studi kepustakaan yang relevan. Berdasarkan studi literatur pada 1433 dokumen didapatkan 4 klaster utama yaitu health policy-public health, universal coverage-primary health care, health system strengthening, dandigital health care-governace. Hasil dari studi ini memperlihatkan hubungan yang kuat antara sistem kesehatan dan ekonomi dan pembangunan berkelanjutan (sustainable develompment) suatu daerah. Hasil dari studi ini dapat dijadikan bukti empiris untuk dijadikan pijakan dalam penyusunan suatu regulasi pada daerah kepulauan.
The impact of administering vitamin D supplements on handgrip strength and performance in the timed-up-and-go test in frail elderly individuals: A meta-analysis involving randomized controlled trials
Authors: Pratama Erdilian , Rizqiansyah Chrisandi , Firmansah Wahyu , Soenarti Sri
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Ongoing debates continue regarding the specific effects of vitamin D intake on the timed-up-and-go test and handgrip strength.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the impact of vitamin D supplementation on handgrip strength and performance in the timed-up-and-go test.
METHODS: Between May and June of 2023, a systematic review and meta-analysis were undertaken to assess the effects of vitamin D intake on handgrip strength and performance in the timed-up-and-go test. A comprehensive search was performed on Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PubMed to search for relevant articles published until June 2023. The analysis exclusively incorporated randomized controlled trials (RCTs) available in English publications, with a specific emphasis on evaluating the impact of vitamin D supplementation on both handgrip strength and performance in the timed-up-and-go test. Inverse variant meta-analysis was employed to evaluate the impact of vitamin D intake on the timed-up-and-go test and handgrip strength.
RESULTS: A total of 21 appropriate studies were incorporated into the systematic review. Our findings revealed a favorable impact of vitamin D administration on enhancing performance in the timed-up-and-go test. Conversely, we could not ascertain any advantageous effects of vitamin D intake on handgrip strength. Despite the notable enhancement observed in the timed-up-and-go test, our analysis did not yield statistically significant evidence supporting the impact of vitamin D intake on handgrip strength based on the included studies.
CONCLUSION: Our study findings reveal that vitamin D is an essential component in improving the timed-up-and-go test.
The association between albumin levels, platelet-to-albumin ratio, and the likelihood of peritonitis occurrence in individuals undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Authors: Mazen Mazen , Rifai Achmad , Gunawan Atma
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Since albumin and platelet had been reported to govern the risk of infection, their impact in the case of peritoneal dialysis (PD) – related peritonitis should be investigated.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the association between albumin levels and platelet – to – albumin ratio and the risk of PD-related peritonitis.
METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study in Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, Indonesia during July 2019 and July 2021. Data related to albumin levels and platelet – to – albumin ratio as well as the incidence of PD-related peritonitis were collected from medical record using a standardized pilot form. The association between the albumin levels and platelet – to – albumin ratio and the risk of PD-related peritonitis was analyzed using multiple logistic regression.
RESULTS: We included 123 PD patients during study period. Of them, 20 patients were PD-related peritonitis. Our study found that lower albumin levels were associated with increased risk of PD-related peritonitis with the mean difference was -0.30 (MD: -0.30; 95%CI: [-0.55], [-0.05]). We also found that platelet – to – albumin ratio was observed higher in PD-related to peritonitis compared to control (MD: 14420.10; 95%CI: 832.08, 28008.12). However, the role of albumin levels and platelet – to – albumin ratio had weak association to the risk of PD-related peritonitis with the area under curve were 61% and 59%, respectively.
CONCLUSION: Our study provides the preliminary data regarding the potential role of albumin and platelet – to – albumin ratio for predicting the risk of PD-related peritonitis. However, further large – scale study should be performed to reclarify our findings.
Meningkatkan Kemandirian Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Melalui Strategi Discovery Learning
Authors: Suprihatin Eny , Antonius Jhonwilson Neno  , Ayu Simanullang
Published: July 2024

Kemandirian merupakan kemampuan diri untuk melakukan sesuatu dengan cara berinisitiaf, berusaha, berani, tanpa bantuan orang lain. Penelitian ini membahas tentang cara meningkatkan kemandirian anak melalui motede pembelajaran Discovery Learning. Jenis penelitian menggunakan Studi Literatur dengan mengumpulkan data melalui berbagai bahan buku, artikel, dan hasil penelitian yang berhubungan dengan kajian penelitian kemudian dianalisis. Setelah melakukan proses screanning dihasilkan artikel dan buku yang dipilih sebagai peninjauan akhir. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Metode Analisis Isi bertujuan untuk menguraikan dan menyimpulkan isi dari sumber data. Tujuan penelitian untuk mendapatkan strategi pembelajaran pemecahan masalah, berdasarkan tahap-tahap model pembelajaran Discovery Learning, hal-hal  yang memengaruhi kemandirian pada anak, peran guru membangun kemandirian anak melalui strategi pembelajaran Discovery Learning, cara meningkatan kemandirian pada anak melalui strategi pembelajaran Discovery Learning. Hasil penelitian melalui metode Discovery Learning di sekolah yang diterapkan guru sangat mendukung anak mencari tahu sendiri, memecahkan masalah sendiri bahkan anak dapat mengenali dirinya sendiri.
Kata Kunci: Kemandirian Anak, Discovery Learning, Peran Guru.
SURVEY OF SATISFACTION OF PAUD TEACHERS ON MEDIA MAKING EARTHQUAKE MITIGATION LEARNING
Authors: Nababan Marina , Agustina Winarti , Simamora May Rauli
Published: July 2024

Earthquake mitigation learning media is very effectively used in learning in PAUD institutions. It is easier for young children to gain understanding and experience when learning at school is displayed in the form of learning media. This learning media was created with the aim of educating young children in earthquake preparedness. The results of the survey research show that PAUD teachers are satisfied and happy with the existence of earthquake mitigation learning media. This learning media can be implemented well in learning activities for early childhood in PAUD institutions.
Keywords: learning media, mitigation, earthquakes
Mengurai Kisah Kain dan Habel dalam Pemaknaan Kaum Pentakostal
Authors: Manurung Kosma , Wondal Ray
Published: July 2024

Abstract: The story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-16 is an interesting story to study and examine because this is the story of the brotherhood of the first family in the Bible. This story also contains the story of the heinous savagery committed by Cain who was so willing to kill his only brother at that time which the Bible describes as the story of the first murder. This research intends to unravel the story of Cain and Abel in the meaning of the Pentecostals. It is hoped that the selection of a descriptive qualitative method and literature review will provide an accurate description of the colors in Adam's family, the description of the story of Cain and Abel in the Genesis 4:1-16 passage, as well as the meaning of the Pentecostals for this story. It is concluded that for Pentecostals the story of Cain and Abel is an important warning for believers to continue to maintain a personal relationship with God, an exhortation to seek and maintain harmony in the family, there are consequences for every action, and this story also talks about the legacy left behind for the next generation.Abstrak: Kisah Kain dan Habel dalam Kejadian 4:1-16 adalah sebuah kisah yang menarik untuk dikaji dan dicermati karena ini merupakan kisah persaudaraan dari keluarga pertama yang ada di Alkitab. Kisah ini juga berisikan kisah kebiadaban keji yang dilakukan oleh Kain yang begitu tega menghabisi adiknya satu-satunya waktu itu yang diterangkan oleh Alkitab sebagai kisah pembunuhan pertama. Penelitian ini bermaksud mengurai kisah Kain dan Habel dalam pemaknaan kaum Pentakostal. Pemilihan metode kualitatif deskriptif dan kajian literatur diharapkan mampu memberikan gambaran yang cermat terkait warna-warni dalam keluarga Adam, uraian kisah Kain dan Habel dalam perikop Kejadian 4:1-16, serta pemaknaan dari kaum Pentakostal terhadap kisah ini. Disimpulkan bahwa bagi kaum Pentakostal kisah Kain dan Habel ini merupakan sebuah peringatan penting bagi orang percaya untuk terus menjaga hubungan pribadi dengan Tuhan, sebuah desakan untuk mengusahakan dan memelihara kerukunan di keluarga, ada akibat untuk setiap tindakan, serta kisah ini juga berbicara tentang legacy yang ditinggalkan untuk generasi selanjutnya.
Studi Hermeneutika terhadap Relasi Korban Abraham dengan Pengorbanan Yesus
Authors: Adi Didit Yuliantono , Simon Simon
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This article specifically discusses how hermeneutics studies the correlation between Abraham's sacrifice and Jesus' sacrifice. This topic is elaborated by the author based on the author's attention to the difference of opinion among believers regarding Abraham's sacrifice, which is a typology of Jesus' sacrifice. The difference of opinion is marked by the view that the typology of Jesus' sacrifice is Ihsak, but there are also those who agree that the typology of Jesus' sacrifice is the sheep. All of these opinions share the same biblical basis as a theological basis for the relationship between Abraham's sacrifice and Jesus' sacrifice. On this basis, the author uses the literature study method with an exegesis approach. The purpose of this study is to connect the common thread of Abraham's sacrifice and its relationship to Christ's sacrifice. By explaining, it gives an understanding that God's plan of salvation for sinful man through His Son was long prophesied in the Old Testament. The findings of this topic reveal that the Old Testament through the New Testament broadly tell of the prophecy and fulfillment of Jesus' sacrifice.
Abstrak: Artikel ini membahas secara spesifik bagaimana studi hermeneutika mengenai korelasi pengorbanan yang dilakukan Abraham dengan pengorbanan Yesus. Topik ini diuraikan oleh penulis didasari oleh perhatian penulis terhadap perbedaan pendapat antara orang percaya mengenai perngorbanan Abraham yang merupakan tipologi dari pengorbanan Yesus. Perbedaan pendapat itu ditandai dengan adanya pandangan yang mengatakan bahwa, yang menjadi tipologi pengorbanan Yesus adalah Ihsak, namun ada juga yang setuju yang menjadi tipologi pengorbanan Yesus adalah domba. Semua pendapat tersebut sama-sama memiliki dasar Alkitab sebagai landasan teologis terhadap relasi korban Abraham dengan pengorbanan Yesus. Dengan dasar tersebut penulis menggunakan metode studi pustaka dengan pendekatan eksegese. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah hendak menghubungkan benang merah bagaimana pengorbanan Abraham dan relasinya dengan pengorbanan Kristus. Dengan memaparkan, memberikan pemahaman bahwa rencana keselamatan Allah bagi manusia berdosa melalui Anak-Nya sudah lama dinubuatkan dalam Perjanjian Lama. Temuan dari pemaparan topik ini mengungkapkan bahwa Perjanjian Lama sampai dengan Perjanjian Baru, secara garis besar menceritakan tentang nubuatan dan penggenapan pengorbanan Yesus.
The Stellenbosch University Senate ought to remain neutral on the Israel-Palestine war in Gaza - A response to Mahomed and Hendricks
Authors: Joseph C A
Published: July 2024

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Análisis Cualitativo de Redes Asociativas de Cognición en el aprendizaje científico del Agua
Authors: De la Hoz Serrano Alejandro , Melo Niño Lina Viviana , Álvarez Murillo Andrés , Cubero Juánez Javier , Soto Ardila Luis Manuel , Cañada Cañada Florentina
Published: July 2024

La influencia de la Neurocognición está cada día más presente en la investigación educativa. De la misma manera que se ha demostrado que las emociones influyen en los procesos de aprendizaje, existen otras variables neurocognitivas que son determinantes en los procesos de Enseñanza de las Ciencias, como pueden ser las Redes Asociativas de Cognición. El estudio se centra en el análisis de las Redes Asociativas de Cognición de escolares y estudiantes universitarios del Grado de Educación Primaria en el aprendizaje del Ciclo del Agua. El estudio tuvo un diseño descriptivo, a través de un análisis mixto y los softwares WebQDA, R y Gephi. Los resultados muestran las dificultades para asimilar diferentes conceptos, como las fases subterráneas o seres vivos, así como una falta de relación entre ellos. El estudio de Redes Asociativas de Cognición se presenta como un análisis fundamental en el aprendizaje de contenidos de ciencias y matemáticas, sostenibilidad y salud.
Pinceladas de química y luthier. Aproximación a los barnices y tratamiento de la madera
Authors: Fernández Manzano y Eva Luz Fernández Barbosa Reynaldo
Published: July 2024

Resumen. Tanto los barnices como el tratamiento de la madera de los luthieres influyen en la conservación, aspecto exterior, incluso algunos consideran que en la sonoridad de los instrumentos musicales. Este es un campo especialmente apropiado para la interdisciplinariedad entre química y música. Igualmente significa una revisión y actualización de la bibliografía y las investigaciones sobre el tema, incluyendo las referencias de las digitalizaciones de obras fundamentales disponibles en internet.
Se tratarán los siguientes aspectos: 1. Fuentes. 2. Estudios e investigaciones. 3. Materiales. 4. Barnices, análisis y biodeterioro. 5. Formas de aplicación del barniz. 6. Tratamientos de la madera. 6. Fuentes y bibliografía.
Un tambor de la Guerra de la Independencia en unas fiestas Patrimonio de la Humanidad: el baile del Torneo de Algemesí (Valencia)
Authors: Felici Castell Andrés
Published: July 2024

Resumen. Las Fiestas de la Virgen de la Salud de Algemesí (Valencia), declaradas Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO en el 2011, poseen una serie de danzas entre las cuales destaca por su antigüedad y singularidad la de los Tornejants. En este baile, existente entre los siglos XVII-XIX en múltiples localidades valencianas, se simula un torneo entre los danzantes que realizan las ejecuciones al ritmo de los toques de un tambor. Todavía se conserva y se utiliza el primitivo tambor del baile, en cuyo cuerpo se puede leer una inscripción que identifica su procedencia: «Regimiento Probincial de Cuenca». En el presente estudio se describen las características de dicho instrumento, cuya sonoridad sigue sorprendiendo a los intérpretes actuales; se intentan aclarar sus orígenes estudiando la historia de dicha compañía militar, buscando su fecha de realización a partir de la comparación con otros ejemplares; se realiza una hipótesis sobre su caída en desuso y su llegada a Algemesí para gozar de una nueva utilidad; y por último se analiza la importancia que ha tenido el instrumento en sí, del cual se han realizado diversas copias sin haber logrado adquirir la misma sonoridad.
Giorgio Battistelli. Per moto contrario. Autobiografia in forma di conversazione Une traduction libre d’extraits de cette autobiographie, par son éditeur
Authors: Sclafani Salvatore
Published: July 2024

Le texte qui suit est constitué d'extraits, traduits librement en français, du volume Giorgio Battistelli. Per moto contrario. Autobiografia in forma di conversazione, a cura di Salvatore Sclafani, LIM, Lucca 2023.
Il s'agit d'un texte autobiographique sous forme d'entretien, de « conversation » en fait, que j'ai écrit avec le compositeur Giorgio Battistelli (Albano Laziale, 1953).
La interpretación históricamente informada, más allá de la partitura
Authors: Fernández Padilla Juan Manuel
Published: July 2024

Resumen. La interpretación históricamente informada es una práctica que ha ido despertando el interés de la comunidad de músicos a lo largo del tiempo. Esta tendencia se enfoca en conocer y recrear las circunstancias y los factores que condicionaron la creación y la interpretación de la obra musical. Sin embargo, dentro de este estilo de investigación e interpretación existen un gran número de decisiones que dividen las opiniones de los seguidores. Por lo tanto, se expondrán los rasgos generales del concepto históricamente informado con el fin de conocer todas las dimensiones que encierran esta línea interpretativa musical.
Alonso Xuárez. Sacred Music
Authors: Álvarez Lorca Ramón
Published: July 2024

Resumen. El grupo Amystis, liderado por José Duce Chenoll, nos presenta en su quinto trabajo discográfico una selección de obras del compositor toledano Alonso Xuárez (1640-1696), en el que es el primer monográfico dedicado a este compositor de finales del siglo XVII.
Physalis minima leaf extract improves endothelium-dependent vasodilation and decreases blood pressure in ovariectomized rats
Authors: Permatasari Nur , Nugrahenny Dian , Soeharto Setyawati
Published: July 2024

This study examined the impact of methanol extract of Physalis minima leaf (MEP) on vascular function and blood pressure in ovariectomized (OVX) rats simulating postmenopausal syndrome. Thirty Wistar rats underwent bilateral ovariectomy. After five weeks, OVX rats were divided into groups, receiving MEP at doses of 500, 1,500, and 2,500 mg/kg BW for four weeks. Two groups served as OVX controls (5-week and 9-week OVX rats). Six sham-operated rats were included as a control. Thoracic aortic rings were isolated for endothelium-dependent vascular relaxation analysis. Endothelial cell count was determined via hematoxylin-eosin staining. Systolic blood pressure (SBP) was measured using a tail-cuff method. Results showed significant (p < 0.01) vascular relaxation decline in 9-week OVX rats. MEP at 1,500 and 2,500 mg/kg BW restored vascular dilation. Endothelial cell number decreased significantly (p < 0.0001) in 5-week and 9-week OVX rats. MEP at 2,500 mg/kg BW raised endothelial cell numbers significantly (p < 0.0001). SBP increased significantly (p < 0.0001) in 9-week OVX rats. MEP at 1,500 mg/kg BW lowered SBP, nearing sham levels, while 2,500 mg/kgBW further reduced SBP significantly (p < 0.0001). Physalis minima extract has the potential to treat postmenopausal vascular issues and hypertension. The strong hypotensive effect at the highest dose emphasizes dosage determination and potential side effects investigation.
Perceptual versus attentional impairments of conscious access: Distinct neural mechanisms despite equal task performance
Authors: Noorman Samuel , Stein Timo , Fahrenfort Johannes J , van Gaal Simon
Published: July 2024

This study investigates failures in conscious access resulting from either weak sensory input (perceptual impairments) or unattended input (attentional impairments). Participants viewed a Kanizsa stimulus with or without an illusory triangle within a rapid serial visual presentation of distractor stimuli. We designed a novel Kanizsa stimulus that contained additional ancillary features of different complexity (local contrast and collinearity) that were independently manipulated. Perceptual performance on the Kanizsa stimulus (presence vs. absence of an illusion) was equated between the perceptual (masking) and attentional (attentional blink) manipulation to circumvent common confounds related to conditional differences in task performance. We trained and tested classifiers on electroencephalogram (EEG) data to reflect the processing of specific stimulus features, with increasing levels of complexity. We show that late stages of processing (∼200-250 ms), reflecting the integration of complex stimulus features (collinearity, illusory triangle), were impaired by masking but spared by the attentional blink. In contrast, decoding of local contrast (the spatial arrangement of stimulus features) was observed early in time (∼80 ms) and was left largely unaffected by either manipulation. These results replicate previous work showing that feedforward processing is largely preserved under both perceptual and attentional impairments. Crucially however, under matched levels of performance, only attentional impairments left the processing of more complex visual features relatively intact, likely related to spared lateral and local feedback processes during inattention. These findings reveal distinct neural mechanisms associated with perceptual and attentional impairments and thus contribute to a comprehensive understanding of distinct neural stages leading to conscious access.