bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
User experience of assistive apps among people with visual impairment
Authors: Kim Hyung Nam
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND:

Today, various emerging assistive applications (apps) running on smartphones have been introduced such as Seeing AI, TapTapSee, and BeMyEyes apps. The assistive apps are designed to assist people with visual impairment in navigating unfamiliar environments, reading text, identifying objects and persons. Yet, little is known about how those with visual impairment perceive the assistive apps.

OBJECTIVE:

This study aims to advance knowledge of user experience with those assistive apps.

METHODS:

To address the knowledge gap, this study conducted phone interviews with a convenience sample of 30 individuals with visual impairment.

RESULTS:

The results indicated that those with visual impairment showed a range of preferences, needs, and concerns about user interfaces and interactions with the assistive apps.

DISCUSSIONS:

Given their needs and concerns, this study offered a set of facilitators to promote user adoption of the assistive apps, which should be valuable guidance to user interface/interaction designers in the field.
The clinical value of using magnetic resonance contrast-enhanced three-dimensional nerve view in the diagnosis and management of sacral fracture accompanied by sacral plexus injury
Authors: Li Jian , Yu Xiao-Kun , Dong Xiao-Man , Guo Lin , Li Xiao-Feng , Tian Wei
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: The treatment of sacral fractures accompanied by nerve injury is complex and often leads to an unsatisfactory prognosis and poor quality of life in patients. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to investigate the clinical value of using 3.0T magnetic resonance contrast-enhanced three-dimensional (MR CE-3D) nerve view magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) in the diagnosis and management of a sacral fracture accompanied by a sacral plexus injury. METHODS: Thirty-two patients with a sacral fracture accompanied by a sacral plexus injury, including 24 cases of Denis spinal trauma type II and 8 cases of type III, were enrolled in the study. All patients had symptoms or signs of lumbosacral nerve injury, and an MRN examination was performed to clarify the location and severity of the sacral nerve injury. Segmental localization of the sacral plexus was done to indicate the site of the injury as being intra-spinal (IS), intra-foraminal (IF), or extra-foraminal (EF), and the severity of the nerve injury was determined as being mild, moderate, or severe. Surgical nerve exploration was then conducted in six patients with severe nerve injury. The location and severity of the nerve injury were recorded using intra-operative direct vision, and the results were statistically compared with the MRN examination results. RESULTS: MRN showed that 81 segments had mild sacral plexus injuries (8 segments of IS, 20 segments of IF, 53 segments of EF), 78 segments had moderate sacral plexus injuries (8 segments of IS, 37 segments of IF, and 33 segments of EF), and 19 segments had severe sacral plexus injuries (7 segments of IS, 9 segments of IF, and 3 segments of EF). The six patients who underwent surgery had the following intra-operative direct vision results: 3 segments of moderate injury (IF) and 20 segments of severe injury (7 segments of IS, 10 segments of IF, 3 segments of EF). There was no statistically significant difference in the results between the intra-operative direct vision and those of the MRN examination (p> 0.05). CONCLUSION: MR CE-3D nerve view can clearly and accurately demonstrate the location and severity of sacral nerve injury accompanied by a sacral fracture, and has the potential for being the first choice of examination method for this kind of injury, which would be of important clinical value.
The median effective volume of ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral nerve block with 0.3% ropivacaine in radical thoracoscopic surgery for lung cancer
Authors: Zhang Wen-Qing , Li Jia-Bin , Huang Ye , Huang Na-Qing , Huang Fei-Bin , Huang Qiao-Wen , Jiang Li-Wei , Lu Zhi-Wei
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Ultrasound-guided needle placement has revolutionized the thoracic paravertebral block technique and can be applied in thoracoscopic surgery. OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the median effective volume (EV50) of an ultrasound-guided single shot of 0.3% ropivacaine used as a thoracic paravertebral nerve block for the radical thoracoscopic resection of lung cancer. METHODS: A total of 27 patients who received a single shot of ultrasound-guided thoracic paravertebral nerve block and underwent radical thoracoscopic resection of lung cancer were enrolled in this study between February 10 and August 13, 2018. All patients were rated as ASA grades I or II. Using ultrasound as a guide, the block needle was gradually pushed through the lateral costotransverse ligaments to the thoracic paravertebral space by the in-plane technique. After confirming the absence of blood or cerebrospinal fluid, 1–2 ml of 0.3% ropivacaine hydrochloride was injected to confirm that the position of the needle was appropriate, and a pre-determined volume of 0.3% ropivacaine hydrochloride was then administered to the patients. Sensory testing by pinprick was performed every 5 minutes for 30 minutes following the thoracic paravertebral block injection to identify the time segments during which the loss of sensation to the pinprick and its blocking effect occurred. RESULTS: All patients completed the study and 14 (51.8%) had a successful block. CONCLUSION: The EV50 of 0.3% ropivacaine was 18.46 ml (95% CI 17.09–19.95 ml) and the EV95 was 20.89 ml.
Effect of angular correction during posterior instrumentation of spinal fractures on postoperative outcomes and quality of life
Authors: Linhart Christoph , Neuwieser Dominik , Kussmaul Adrian C. , Degen Nikolaus , Greiner Axel , Kammerlander Christian , Suero Eduardo M.
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Posterior instrumentation using pedicle screws and rods is the most commonly used technique for the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures of the spine. The procedure aims to restore the neurologic and biomechanical functions of the spine and allows for early mobilization and rapid reintegration into society. It is unclear whether the magnitude of correction has an effect on postoperative outcomes. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine whether the magnitude of sagittal angular correction during posterior instrumentation of the spine had an effect on postoperative quality of life, pain and function outcomes as measured using the EQ5D-3L and the Core Outcome Measures Index (COMI) instruments. We also aimed to quantify the correlation between EQ5D-3L and COMI scores. METHODS: We analyzed the pre- and postoperative radiographs of 52 patients who underwent percutaneous pedicle screw placement for thoracolumbar fractures, as well as their self-reported EQ5D-3L and COMI quality of life, pain and functional outcome scores. Regression models were constructed to estimate the effect that the magnitude of Cobb angle correction had on postoperative outcomes. We also estimated the correlation between EQ5D-3L and COMI scores. RESULTS: The median EQ5D-3L TTO score was 0.9 (range, -0.1 to 1). The median COMI score was 3.1 (range, 0 to 10). There was no significant effect of the magnitude of correction on EQ5d-3L TTO scores (p= 0.3379; R= 0.36) or on COMI scores (p= 0.3379; R= 0.15). Age and bone mineral density were not found to be significant predictors of outcome (p= 0.05). There was a strong correlation between the EQ5D-3L TTO and COMI scores (r=-0.62). CONCLUSION: The magnitude of Cobb angle correction during pedicle screw instrumentation of thoracolumbar fractures did not influence quality of life, pain or function outcomes. There was good correlation between EQ5D-3L TTO scores and COMI scores.
A compact diamond shaped ultra-wide band antenna system for diagnosing breast cancer
Authors: Sadasivam S. , V Thulasi Bai
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Antennas for the microwave imaging system are large which results in higher radiation, manufacturing cost, poor radiation characteristics and it will be difficult to locate on breast tissues. OBJECTIVE: We propose a wearable ultra-wide band antenna for use in the diagnosis of breast cancer bio-medical applications. METHODS: The antenna has been fabricated on 1.6 mm FR4 substrate with a dimension of 28 × 14.4 mm2 and can operate between 2 GHz–12 GHz with S11<-10 dB with best radiation characteristics. The prototype of the proposed antenna was fabricated and practically tested and the results were found to be consistent with the simulated results. The proposed UWB antenna is intended to radiate and receive information covering the entire spectrum from 3 GHz to 13 GHz. For good impendence matching throughout the larger spectrum, the defected ground structure (diamond shape) was exploited. All the dimensions of the proposed design are confirmed by parametric study and optimization. RESULTS: The maximum simulated efficiency was ranging from 80 to 84% in the desired operating frequency. The maximum Specific Absorption Rate of the proposed antenna was 0.98 W/Kg. Therefore, the proposed UWB antenna could be the right structure for breast cancer diagnosis in terms of SAR. The antenna was found to have a substantial radiation efficiency of around 78%–84% in the desired operating bandwidth. The overall realized gain of the proposed UWB antenna was seen ranging from 1.8–4.2 dB which is sufficient for bio-medical applications. CONCLUSION: The breast phantom was modeled for the validation of the performance of the antenna and SAR was analyzed. The value of SAR of the designed antenna was observed at about 0.98 W/Kg, which is suitable for medical applications.
An examination of the psychosocial factors impacting workplace accommodation requests in individuals with mental disabilities
Authors: Dong Shengli , Hoeflich Carolin , Sirota Pamela Victoria
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Individuals with mental health issues experience profound stigma and discrimination, which may contribute to a lack of accommodation utilization to address functional limitations of their work. OBJECTIVES: This study examined how psychosocial factors may predict the request of accommodations by employed individuals with mental disabilities through the framework of social cognitive career theory. METHODS: In the United States, 148 employed adults with mental disabilities completed an online questionnaire to ascertain self-efficacy, outcome expectation, affect, and workplace support. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine associations between respondents’ psychosocial factors and request of accommodations. RESULTS: Psychosocial factors (i.e., self-efficacy in accommodation request, outcome expectancy in employers’ compliance with accommodation request, and non-person cost associated with request) were associated with impacting decisions to request accommodations among individuals with mental disabilities. CONCLUSIONS: A focus on bolstering self-efficacy and outcome expectation may assist rehabilitation professionals with facilitating positive occupational outcomes for individuals with mental disabilities. Incorporating increased education on the possible implications of mental disabilities in the workplace may also promote successful employment outcomes.
Radiographers’ musculoskeletal health in Western Switzerland: WRMSDs symptoms prevalence and risk factors
Authors: Fernandes Kelly , Sá dos Reis Cláudia , Serranheira Florentino
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a significant occupational health concern in radiographers. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe radiographers’ WRMSDs symptoms prevalence and severity, exploring associations with occupational risk factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted to explore WRMSDs symptoms and occupational risk factors in radiographers of Western Switzerland using an online survey, based on the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Descriptive statistics were conducted to analyze the collected data, and associative statistics to identify the risk factors related to symptoms. RESULTS: Participants (n = 359) presented a high prevalence of WRMSDs symptoms in the last 12 months (94.7%), with a related absenteeism rate of 15.6%. In the last 7 days, symptoms prevalence was 67.7%. The most affected anatomical regions, over both time periods, were the neck (73.0%, 36.8%) and low back (67.4%, 35.7%). Associative statistics underlined risk factors affecting significantly radiographers’ health (OR >2) were the “awkward postures” (OR = 2.86; 95% CI 1.78–4.58) and “feeling anxiety/stress at work” both for low back (OR = 2.38; 95% CI 1.39–4.08), and being a woman for the neck (OR = 2.64; 95% CI 1.51–4.61). CONCLUSIONS: There is a high WRMSDs symptoms prevalence in Western Switzerland radiographers. Radiographers’ work demands namely for awkward postures increases the odds for WRMSDs symptoms presence, affecting predominantly neck, upper and lower back. Our data suggest that further research is needed to implement adapted prevention to this specific context.
Investigation of occupational fatigue and safety climate among nurses using the structural equation model
Authors: Dopolani Fatemeh Nemati , Arefi Maryam Feiz , Akhlaghi Pirposhteh Elham , Ghalichi Zaveh Zahra , Salehi Ali Sahlabadi , Khajehnasiri Farahnaz , Hami Mahsa , Poursadeqiyan Mohsen , Khammar Alireza
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Nursing is associated with many stressful situations that can lead to fatigue, reduced efficiency, and physical and mental illness. Safety climate is one of the most important indicators of safety management performance assessment that assesses employees’ attitudes towards safety issues. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between safety climate and occupational fatigue in nurses. METHOD: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Zabol University of Medical Sciences in 2019. 143 nurses were selected by the proportional sampling method and entered the study. Demographic questionnaires, Occupational Fatigue Inventory (SOFI), and Nurses’ Safety Assessment Questionnaire were used for data collection. Statistical tests, including Independent T-Test, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) were used to analyze the results using SPSS software version 21, and the multivariate structural equation was used for modeling. RESULTS: The mean scores of safety climate and occupational fatigue were 67.15±12.73 and 85.09±41.49, respectively. Job and demographic variables except for the second job (P-value = 0.065) had a significant effect on the variables of safety climate and occupational fatigue. There were also higher scores for occupational fatigue and all of its subscales in the group of women compared to the group of men. CONCLUSION: The results showed that occupational and demographic variables have significant effects on safety climate and occupational fatigue. There was a significant relationship between demographic variables of age, work experience, and education level with safety climate. There was also a significant relationship between education level, job satisfaction, satisfaction with colleagues and work experience with occupational fatigue. Therefore, paying attention to fatigue and safety climate of nurses in workplaces is recommended.
Mapping Digital Competency for Digital Immigrants: A Comparative Analysis in the Case of Turkey, Germany, and Spain
Authors: EKEN Metin , AYDIN Hakan
Published: May 2022

This study, which was prepared within the scope of DigiComp, “Increasing Digital Competencies for Digital Immigrants: Combating Digital Divide and Digital Social Inequality,” funded within the scope of Erasmus+ Program School Education Strategic Partnerships action carried out by the Turkish National Agency, is a comparative research initiative on digital competencies for digital immigrants. In the study, which presents a qualitative research character, the document analysis method was used. The universe of the research consists of the research reports produced by the researchers of partner organizations from Turkey, Germany, and Spain during the research phase of the project. The entire detected universe has been reached. A descriptive analysis approach was used in the analysis of the obtained data. The analysis process was carried out within the framework of the themes shaped in the context of the research questions. Although each report has similarities, since it is sensitive to a common methodological framework, it contains unique approaches brought by different countries, expertise, and literature accumulation. It can be stated that the research has the potential to produce academic knowledge that can form the basis of practical policies focusing on the digital competencies of digital immigrants.
Feasibility Study of Performance Low Capacity Hybrid Energy Power Plant System in Remote Area
Authors: Samsurizal Samsurizal , Azis Hastuti , Azzahra Septiannissa , Martiningsih Wahyuni
Published: May 2022

The fossil energy utilization for electricity
generation is currently starting to be limited because it is predicted
that the availability of fossil energy for the next few decades will
run out. Renewable energy is an alternative energy that can be
used to generate electricity. Solar power plant is one of the
electrical energy generators with renewable energy sources that
have been widely used. Solar power plant is a Distributed
Generator that can be applied directly to consumers and it is very
suitable for use in remote areas which currently still use diesel as
a fuel for power generation. In this research, the design of a hybrid
power generation system between Soalr Energy and Wind will be
carried out to replace the use of diesel as a source of electricity
generation. After the generator design is done, then the
performance test of the hybrid system will be carried out in order
to see the feasibility of the design that has been made. From the
test results, the results of the Hybrid Energy Generator have
efficiencies ranging from 10-12% where this shows that the power
plant system is still said to be unable to work efficiently. The
average amount of energy produced from this Hybrid PLT system
is 1,304 kWh per day. Based on the results of the economic
feasibility analysis, that the use of the hybrid system is able to
produce savings of Rp. 1,700 – Rp. 2,100/kWh per day
Clinical Study of Pain in Right Iliac Fossa
Authors: Kumar Pramod
Published: May 2022

Background: To study the clinical profile of pain in right iliac fossa.

Methods: 100 patients with signs and symptoms of right iliac fossa mass admitted in Hospital were identified and were studied by taking detailed clinical history, physical examination and were subjected to various investigations like x ray erect abdomen, chest x-ray, contrast x-ray .

Result: In this study of out of 100 cases, 71.00% of cases were related to appendicular pathology either in the form of appendicular mass or appendicular abscess. There were 9.00% cases of Ileocaecal tuberculosis.

Conclusion: Appendicular lump remains the most common cause for right iliac fossa pain. Ileocaecal tuberculosis is one of the most important differential diagnoses for pain abdomen.

Keywords: Appendicitis, , Right Iliac Fossa Mass, Pain
Evidências sobre a ação de compostos do Aloe vera em células cancerígenas: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Borges Samara Rufino , Hoefel Ana Lúcia
Published: May 2022

A pesquisa tem como objetivo encontrar evidências científicas que apontem a ação anticancerígena dos compostos aloe-emodina e aloína em células neoplásicas. Este estudo consiste em uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o tema, de artigos publicados em revistas indexadas nas bases de dados online PubMed, Lilacs e SciELO, utilizando os descritores de forma combinada: “câncer”, “aloe-emodina” e “aloína”. As buscas foram realizadas em março de 2020, optando por artigos publicados nos últimos 5 anos, nos idiomas inglês e português. Foram selecionados artigos que atendam aos seguintes critérios de inclusão: artigos originais; ensaios clínicos; estudos pré-clínicos e que se enquadram no tema pesquisado. Após aplicar os critérios de inclusão, foram selecionados 15 artigos que abordassem o efeito antineoplásico dos componentes do Aloe vera em células cancerígenas humanas. Os estudos in vitro e in vivo citados neste trabalho revelaram que os compostos derivados do Aloe vera (aloe-emodina e aloína) tiveram resultados satisfatórios quanto à atividade antineoplásica em diferentes linhas celulares de câncer humano. Porém, essas substâncias não foram testadas diretamente em seres humanos, revelando que são necessários experimentos clínicos para comprovar a eficácia do Aloe vera no tratamento do câncer.
Uma caracterização fitoquímica do potencial antimicrobiano de Hyptis Leucocephala Mart. ex Benth. (Lamiaceae): uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Prado Júlio César Sousa , Prado Guilherme Mendes
Published: May 2022

Este trabalho objetiva o levantamento do perfil fitoquímico e a análise do potencial antimicrobiano da planta Hyptis leucocephala Mart. (Lamiaceae). Para as investigações, foram realizadas consultas nas plataformas de pesquisa: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrievel System Online - MedLine (PubMed), Scientific Eletronic Library – SciELO, Literatura Latina-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde – LILACS, Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações – BDTD e Google Scholar, utilizando as palavras-chave “Hyptis leucocephala Mart.”, “perfil fitoquímico” “antibacteriano”, “antifúngico” e “antimicrobiano”. Observou-se que a maioria das substâncias pertencem a classe dos monoterpenos, quanto a atividade antimicrobiana, observou-se, ainda, a sua efetividade frente as cepas de Staphylococcus aereus, Micrococcus luteus, Salmonella choleraesuis, Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus, Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus schleiferi, Bacillus pumillus, Burkholderia cepacia, Corynespora cassiicola e Klebsiella pneumoniae. Concluiu-se que os estudos científicos disponíveis na literatura apontam que a planta H. leucocephala apresenta constituintes fitoquímicos que conferem a ela grande potencial antimicrobiano.
Potenciais efeitos terapêuticos do consumo de erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil. Aquifoliaceae) para mulheres em menopausa: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Moroni Fábio Tonissi , Reis Micaela Lemos , Borges-Moroni Raquel , Morais José Fausto de , Cheik Nadia Carla , Resende Elmiro Santos
Published: May 2022

Esta revisão sistemática avaliou os potenciais efeitos terapêuticos do consumo da erva-mate (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil. Aquifoliaceae) por mulheres durante a menopausa. Foram utilizados indexadores e operadores lógicos booleanos: "Ilex paraguariensis" AND "Therapeutics" OR "Disease Prevention" para pesquisa na plataforma da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Foram adotados os seguintes critérios de inclusão: data de publicação (2015 a 2021), idioma (português ou inglês), prevenção e intervenções (incluindo análises qualitativas e individuais dos dados dos participantes). Houve 589 resultados, sendo filtrados 195 itens. Desses, foram desconsiderados 178 itens, conforme os seguintes critérios de exclusão: tipo de texto sem livre acesso (10), texto duplicado (14) e assuntos fora da temática (158). Os 13 resultados foram agrupados segundo os seguintes critérios: a) principais aplicações; b) desenho; c) dose diária e via de administração; e) período de estudo; f) principais desfechos. Conclui-se que seja possível consumir a erva-mate (I. paraguariensis) para prevenção e tratamento complementar dos desfechos negativos que afetam a saúde da mulher durante o período de menopausa. No entanto, devido aos relatos de toxicidade e variação natural, são necessários mais ensaios clínicos para estabelecer critérios técnicos, a fim de garantir a segurança e eficácia do seu uso em protocolos clínicos.
Authors: Ramayanti Eva Dwi , Yunalia Endang Mei , Samudra Wahyu Sukma
Published: May 2022

Introduction: An elderly person is someone who is in the age range of 45-60 years and above. At this age, the elderly are susceptible to hypertension or increased blood pressure due to degenerative processes. Slow Deep Breathing is one of the complementary therapies by adjusting the breath to provide relaxation to the body so that it can lower blood pressure. The purpose of this study is to prove whether there is an effect of Slow Deep Breathing therapy on the level of hypertension at the elderly. Methods: This research is a Pre Experiment with one group pra-post test design. The population of this study was 17 people and the number of samples was 15 people using Simple Random Sampling. Results: From the results of the statistical test with the Wilcoxon test, it was found that there was an effect of slow deep breathing therapy on the level of hypertension in. Discussion: This therapy is able to help the release of endorphins in the body so that blood pressure is vasodilated so that blood pressure can decrease. Increased oxygenation and smooth perfusion in the body makes blood pressure decrease.

 

Kata Kunci : Hipertension, Eldely, Slow deep breathing exercise
Authors: Rahmaniyah Siti , Fau Yohanes Deo , Pradita Angria , Fariz Achmad
Published: May 2022

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis is a symptom that often comes in elderly people with chronic progressive conditions that can cause movement disorders and can interfere with daily activities. Isometric exercise is one of the non-operative treatment methods in reducing pain and improving the functional ability of Osteoarthritis patients. This exercise is very helpful for reducing joint torment and can further develop work in patients with intense agony and ongoing torment Osteoarthritis. This review intends to decide the impact of isometric exercise on changes in knee torment in essential osteoarthritis Method: This sort of exploration is a semi trial utilizing One Group Pretest and Posttest plan. Complete populace of 30 individuals with a conclusion of osteoarthritis who met the consideration and prohibition measures. Irregular inspecting with tests in this review, to be specific all patients with essential osteoarthritis matured 50 years and over, adding up to 15 individuals with male and female sexual orientation Result: Isometric exercise was allowed double seven days for quite a long time and knee torment was estimated utilizing a VAS (Visual Analog Scale) estimating instrument. With the Wilcoxon test, the middle worth of pre 6.53 and post was 4.40 with a distinction of 2.13. So the P esteem is 0.000<0.05. So the outcomes acquired in this review demonstrate that there is an impact of giving isometric exercise on reducing knee pain in primary osteoarthritis in the Physiotherapy poly at RSUD dr. H. Moh. Anwar Sumenep. Discussion: the outcomes acquired in this review demonstrate that there is an impact of giving isometric exercise on reducing knee pain in primary osteoarthritis. So primary osteoarthritis patients can do isometric exercise independently so very helpful for reducing joint torment in patients.

 

Keywords: Isometric exercise, knee pain, osteoarthritis primer
Authors: Mas'adah Mas'adah , Jafar Sitti Rusdianah
Published: May 2022

Breast cancer is the most common cancer case in Indonesia. Changes in lifestyle as one of the main risk factors for urban communities. Early detection can be done in health services. Cadres are part of health care workers as a support system for mothers, so it is necessary to form a community that cares about breast cancer. The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of forming an online cancer care community in increasing self-efficacy for early detection of breast cancer. The research method used a quasi-experimental two group pre-post test design. The number of samples was 18 treatments and 18 controls. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon Sunk Rank Test and Mann Whitney test. The results showed that the knowledge of p. value 0.008 < 0.05 that there is a difference in the knowledge of the treatment group before and after the online discussion. The attitude of the respondents in the treatment group was p. value 0.317> 0.05 that there was no difference in the results before and after online discussions. The actions of the respondents in the treatment and control groups, p value 0.164 > 0.05, which means that there is no difference between the actions of the treatment group and the control group during online discussions. Conclusion: The results of research on the formation of online cancer care communities in increasing self-efficacy for early detection of breast cancer have not experienced a significant increase, only knowledge has increased
Importance of Technology-based Entrepreneurship in the Education
Authors: Wardana W , Heriyati N , Oktafiani Dina , Lumban Gaol Theresia Valentina
Published: May 2022

This research aims to discuss the importance of using technology-based entrepreneurship in education. This research used documentation method to gather data about various things or variables in written form. This research indicated that proper technology management in entrepreneurship education can improve business and increase the ratio of entrepreneurs by 2% of the total population in Indonesia. Technopreneurship can be learned through the world of education as a transformation, namely the development of entrepreneurship studies by utilizing information technology as a basis.
Pengaruh Pelayanan Prima Terhadap Kepercayaan Pelanggan Pada Koperasi Simpan Pinjam (KSP) Pelita Sejahtera Bantarkalong Kabupaten Tasikmalaya
Authors: Taupik Kurnia , Fatihah Dian Candra
Published: May 2022

Kepercayaan pelanggan adalah salah satu hal penting bagi keberlangsungan sebuah perusahaan yang mana bisa didapatkan apabila telah memberikan pelayanan yang prima kepada pelanggan. Penelitian ini dalam rangka mencapai tujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh yang diberikan oleh pelayanan prima terhadap kepercayaan pelanggan pada Koperasi Simpan Pinjam (KSP) Pelita Sejahtera Bantarkalong Kabupaten Tasikmalaya. Metode penelitian yang dipakai adalah metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dan asosiatif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dengan penilaian sesuai skala Likert 5 poin yang diberikan kepada 30 orang sampel yaitu pelanggan pada Koperasi Simpan Pinjam (KSP) Pelita Sejahtera Bantarkalong Kabupaten Tasikmalaya dan diolah menggunakan IBM SPPS versi 28. Uji parsial (Uji t) dan Uji simultan (Uji F) menampakkan adanya hubungan dan pengaruh signifikan antara pelayanan prima dengan kepercayaan pelanggan. Hasil penelitian mengindikasi bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang positif dari pelayanan prima sebesar 17,5% terhadap kepercayaan pelanggan.
Undergraduate College Student Dependence on Smartphone and Its Effect to Purchase Intention in Indonesia
Authors: Poan Roy , Hardi Mathias Ben , Nanga Muana
Published: May 2022

Purpose - This research was aimed to examine the factors that influence student dependence on smartphones and its effect to purchase intention

Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative research method used in this research with the Partial Least Square (PLS) path modeling approach and structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) technique to test the proposed hypothesis. From 442 total questionnaire responses, 368 valid responses were collected and being tested using SmartPLS.

Findings – This research found that Social Needs, Social Influence, and Convenience significantly affecting student Dependence on Smartphone. A similar result also found that Social Needs, Social Influence, and Convenience significantly affect purchase intention. For the dependent variable, Dependence on Smartphone significantly affects Purchase Intention. However, Social Needs were found to have the most significant influence on Dependence on Smartphone and Purchase Intention.

Originality/value – Originality of this research is in finding out the influence of Social Needs towards Dependence on Smartphone and Purchase Intention
La mobilité résidentielle transfrontalière dans l’Arc jurassien franco-suisse
Authors: Rérat Patrick , Moine Alexandre , Gertsch Kevin , Signoret Philippe
Published: May 2022

Cette contribution s’intéresse à la mobilité résidentielle transfrontalière au sein de l’Arc jurassien franco-suisse. Elle analyse les profils, trajectoires et motivations des ménages qui font le choix résidentiel de franchir la frontière. Les résultats montrent le rôle central de la position dans le parcours de vie et des différentiels en termes d’accession à la propriété de part et d’autre de la frontière. Les migrants qui déménagent en Suisse sont généralement de jeunes adultes qui s’orientent vers les centres urbains et valorisent le mode de vie qui leur est associé. Dans l’autre sens, on identifie en premier lieu des couples avec enfants qui accèdent à la propriété d’une maison individuelle et recherchent une qualité de vie périurbaine.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KIRKPATRICK EVALUATION MODEL IN BALAI DIKLAT KEAGAMAAN BANJARMASIN
Authors: Amalia Jadwa
Published: May 2022

Abstract: Nowadays government agencies are required to improve the quality of their services to the community. One of the steps taken to improve that is through training activities. In order to achieve the expected goals, the training that is held must go well, from planning to evaluation of results. Therefore, the evaluation must be done seriously and use the right method or model. The training evaluation model that has been applied at the BDK Banjarmasin refers to the four-level evaluation model or what is often called the Kirkpatrick evaluation model. However, based on initial observation, most of the employees and even some trainers do not know about the Kirkpatrick's evaluation model itself. This can be seen from the number of employees and coaches who do not understand how to do the evaluation, or how to analyze the results. Observations made show that the application of Kirkpatrick's evaluation model in the training at the BDK Banjarmasin was still not effective, because most only focus on levels 1, 2 and 3 while level 4 are still rarely done.  Keywords: evaluation; Kirkpatrick; education; training. 
Abstrak: Saat ini instansi pemerintah dituntut untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanannya kepada masyarakat. Salah satu langkah perbaikan yang dilakukan yaitu melalui kegiatan pelatihan. Untuk mencapai tujuan yang diharapkan, pelatihan yang diadakan harus berjalan dengan baik, mulai dari perencanaan hingga evaluasi hasil. Oleh karena itu, evaluasi harus dilakukan secara serius dan menggunakan metode atau model yang tepat. Model evaluasi pelatihan yang telah diterapkan di BDK Banjarmasin mengacu pada model evaluasi empat tingkat atau yang sering disebut dengan model evaluasi Kirkpatrick. Namun berdasarkan pengamatan awal, sebagian besar karyawan bahkan beberapa trainer belum mengetahui tentang model evaluasi Kirkpatrick itu sendiri. Hal ini terlihat dari masih banyaknya pegawai dan pembina yang belum memahami cara melakukan evaluasi, atau cara menganalisis hasil. Pengamatan yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model evaluasi Kirkpatrick dalam pelatihan di BDK Banjarmasin masih belum efektif, karena sebagian besar hanya fokus pada level 1, 2 dan 3 sedangkan level 4 masih jarang dilakukan.
 
Kata kunci: evaluasi; Kirkpatrick; pendidikan; pelatihan.
The Effects of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Rewards on Employees' Performance
Authors: Alimawi Mohammed , Muda @ Ismail Farah laili
Published: May 2022

The requirements for success and the achievement of the planned goals, force companies and institutions to optimize the utilization of the employees, especially those who have acquired experience in their field of work within a specific work environment. In order to make sure the employees are continuously in  high momentum and performance, the employees must be given sufficient rewards. This conceptual paper discusses on the employees performace and how it is influenced by rewards. In an occupational sector, rewards can be classified into two categories, which are intrinsic rewards and extrinsic rewards. Various literatures were studied and analyzed. The study found that most of employees performance, either positive or negative were influenced by the rewards they received. 
 
Keperluan untuk meraih kejayaan dan mencapai matlamat yang dirancang, memaksa syarikat dan institusi untuk mengoptimumkan penggunaan pekerja, terutamanya mereka yang telah memperoleh pengalaman dalam bidang kerja mereka dalam persekitaran kerja tertentu. Bagi memastikan pekerja sentiasa berada dalam momentum dan prestasi yang tinggi, pekerja mesti diberi ganjaran yang mencukupi. Kertas konsep ini membincangkan tentang prestasi pekerja dan bagaimana ia dipengaruhi oleh ganjaran. Dalam sektor pekerjaan, ganjaran boleh dikelaskan kepada dua kategori, iaitu ganjaran intrinsik dan ganjaran ekstrinsik. Pelbagai literatur telah dikaji dan dianalisis. Kajian mendapati kebanyakan prestasi pekerja, sama ada positif atau negatif dipengaruhi oleh ganjaran yang mereka terima.
Current Issues on Assessment in Education during Pandemic
Authors: Wok Zaki Azurawati , Darmi Ramiaida , Selamat Suzanah
Published: May 2022

School Based Assessment (SBA) is a concept integrated in the Malaysian education system to harmonise assessment of an educator into the process of teaching and learning, with an idea to optimize students’ understanding of a subject they are learning. When the Covid-19 virus ravages the world, the education sector was not spared, schools were quick to be shut down in fear of the disease. It was not long before the education system was forced to adapt the unconventional method of leaning to outlast the pandemic. Rushing, even in good intention, comes with myriad of the issues and the concern of the effectivity of SBA in this new environment is not excused. With student focused education principles rooted in the education system, to being virtually available in a virtual classroom is a challenge to both to the teachers and students. To enforce discipline and to engage individual student in of itself is not an easy task let alone when both parties separated by miles away. Thus, this paper will cast an overview the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic to the Malaysian education system, issues related to online assessment in the Malaysia education system during pandemic and assessment practices, challenges and solution during pandemic by other countries.
 
Pentaksiran Berasaskan Sekolah (PBS) adalah konsep penilaian yang digunapakai oleh guru-guru dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran bagi mengoptimumkan pemahaman pelajar terhadap sesuatu subjek yang mereka pelajari. Disiplin yang melibatkan pelajar dalam pembelajaran bukanlah tugas yang mudah, apatah lagi ketika kedua-dua pihak dipisahkan dengan jarak. Oleh itu, artikel ini akan menjelaskan kesan Pandemik COVID-19 terhadap sistem pendidikan Malaysia, isu-isu yang berkaitan dengan penilaian dalam talian dalam sistem pendidikan Malaysia semasa pandemik dan amalan penilaian, cabaran dan penyelesaian semasa pandemik yang dilaksanakan oleh negara lain. Metodologi yang digunakan dalam artikel ini adalah kualitatif, melalui tinjauan dokumen secara khusus mengenai kajian masa terdahulu dari tahun 2019 hingga 2021. Kajian terdahulu menunjukkan bahawa semasa pandemik e-Pembelajaran banyak dipraktikan, dan PBS menggantikan peperiksaan formal. Selain itu, keperluan untuk alat teknologi dan sambungan internet menjadi isu yang tidak pernah berakhir dalam kalangan pelajar. Walau bagaimanapun, beberapa negara telah mempraktikkan penilaian dalam talian untuk menggantikan amalan penilaian formal di dalam kelas. Kesimpulannya, sebarang perubahan dalam sistem pendidikan, memerlukan tindakan segera dari setiap pihak yang terlibat, termasuk guru, pelajar dan ibu bapa. Tidak ada seorang pun kanak-kanak yang ketinggalan atau ‘No child left behind’ adalah dasar yang harus menjadi asas keutamaan sistem pendidikan semasa wabak ini.
Penelitian Awal Terhadap Penglibatan Orang Arab dalam Kerja Amal di Malaysia Sebelum dan Selepas Perang Dunia Kedua
Authors: Abdul Latiff Latifah
Published: May 2022

Dahulu, orang Arab pada umumnya lebih dikenali sebagai ulama atau golongan agamawan dalam kalangan masyarakat Melayu di Malaysia. Orang Arab khasnya daripada keturunan Sayyid dari Hadhramaut, Yaman tidak hanya terlibat dalam aktiviti dakwah, tetapi mereka juga turut melibatkan diri dalam perniagaan dan keusahawanan. Oleh kerana kebanyakan daripada mereka lebih dikenali masyarakat sebagai pendakwah atau dai dan ulama, maka, makalah ini cuba mengetengahkan penglibatan beberapa orang tokoh Arab keturunan Sayyid dalam aspek kebajikan dan kerja amal mereka di Malaysia sebelum Perang Dunia Kedua. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah penyelidikan berbentuk kualitatif, mengkaji dan menganalisis penglibatan orang Arab dalam kerja amal dengan mengakses bahan daripada rekod arkib seperti surat dan dokumen serta penulisan ilmiah. Kajian mendapati keluarga Arab seperti al-Kaff, al-Sagoff, al-Junied dan al-Attas merupakan antara keluarga Arab yang berjaya di Malaysia dalam pelbagai bidang perniagaan. Walaupun mereka berjaya dalam bidang perniagaan, namun mereka juga turut menyumbang kepada masyarakat melalui aktiviti dan kerja amal seperti mewakafkan tanah perkuburan, membina masjid dan mendirikan madrasah yang dibiayai oleh dana wakaf.
 
The Arabs popularly known as orang Arab among Malays were once known as religious men in the society. The Arabs especially the Hadhrami Sayyids who originated from Hadhramaut, Yemen were not only involved in dakwah activities but also engaged in business and entrepreneurship. Since many of them were only known by the society as preachers (dai) and religious scholars (ulama), therefore, this paper attempts to highlight the humanitarian aspect of the Arabs in particular the prominent Arabs in fulfilling their social responsibilities in Malaya before the World War Two. This article employed a qualitative research method studying and analyzing the Arabs’ engagement in charity works by accessing records from archives such as letters, records, and documents as well as literature from scholarly works. It is found that the Arab families such as al-Kaff, al-Sagoff, al-Junied and al-Attas were among those Arab families who succeeded in Malaya. They were not only concerned about their business ventures, but also involved in philanthropic works such as endowing funeral grounds, building mosques, and establishing madrasah that are mostly funded through endowment funds.
Kertas Konsep Pengintegrasian Ayat Hafazan al-Quran dengan Ilmu Aqli: Ke Arah Pembangunan Model di Kolej GENIUS Insan
Authors: Ahmad Hilmi Ahmad Bazli , Saleh Muhammad Hafiz , Sulaiman @ Mohamad Adibah
Published: May 2022

Pendidikan tahfiz di Malaysia semakin berkembang dengan pengenalan Kurikulum Bersepadu Tahfiz (KBT). Mutakhir ini terdapat usaha untuk mengintegrasikan hafazan al-Qur’an dengan subjek-subjek akademik yang dipelajari pelajar. Namun, model integrasi ayat hafazan dengan ilmu aqli berlandaskan disiplin ilmu tafsir bagi kegunaan pelajar peringkat menengah belum diketengahkan. Kertas konsep ini bertujuan membangunkan model pengintegrasian ayat hafazan Al-Quran dengan ilmu aqli di Kolej GENIUS Insan. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan Design and Developmental Research (DDR) yang diasaskan oleh Richey dan Klein (2007) yang mempunyai tiga fasa iaitu analisis keperluan, reka bentuk dan pembangunan, dan penilaian kebolehgunaan. Bagi analisis keperluan, tinjauan menggunakan temu bual dilakukan dalam kalangan guru, alumni, dan pelajar Kolej GENIUS Insan untuk melihat bagaimana pengintegrasian ayat hafazan Al-Quran dengan ilmu aqli diimplementasikan. Fasa kedua ialah mereka bentuk model menggunakan kaedah Focus Group Discussion (FGD) melibatkan 7 orang pakar dan membangunkan model menggunakan pendekatan Fuzzy Delphi Method melibatkan 12 pakar. Model prototaip untuk integrasi ayat hafazan Al-Quran dengan ilmu aqli akan menjadi hasil fasa ini. Pada fasa ketiga, Nominal Group Technique (NGT) melibatkan 9 panel pakar akan digunakan untuk menilai kebolehgunaan model.  
 
Tahfiz education in Malaysia is growing with the introduction of the Tahfiz Integrated Curriculum (KBT). Recently, there have been efforts to integrate Quranic memorisation with academic subjects. However, the model of integrating Quranic memorised verses with aqli knowledge based on the discipline of tafsir for the use of secondary level students has not been highlighted. Therefore, this concept paper presents research proposals to develop a model of integrating the Quranic memorised verse with the aqli knowledge in the Kolej GENIUS Insan using Design and Development Research (DDR) approach. Through this conceptual paper, the theory of the Quran as a source of knowledge, constructivism theory, Adnan integration of naqli and aqli knowledge model, and Pedaste inquiry-based learning model will be the basis theory and model in the development of the model.
Association of Serum Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Level with Impaired Fasting Glucose in Adults at a Tertiary Level Hospital of Bangladesh
Authors: Sharmin Farhana , Nath Roy Manindra , Tareq Junaed Byzid Mohammad
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Prediabetes is considered as significant risk factor of overt diabetes. Gamma glutamyl transferase is an oxidative stress marker that is synthesized in liver. Oxidative stress causes impaired insulin secretion from beta cells of pancreas. Serum Gamma glutamyl transferase level increases in persons with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Objective: To find out the association of serum Gamma glutamyl transferase and impaired fasting glucose.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was carried out among 120 subjects aged 25–55 years in the Biochemistry department of Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka during the period of March 2018 to February 2019. The subjects of the study were grouped as normal fasting glucose and impaired fasting glucose as per the criterion of WHO. Blood was collected to perform OGTT. Serum was separated to measure Gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) and lipid profile.
Results: GGT levels were significantly greater (p<0.01) in impaired fasting glucose (IFG) group than normal fasting glucose (NFG) group (67.2±14.4 vs 24.2±8.4). Odds Ratio (OR) for IFG were 4.1 and 20.3 with GGT tertile 2 (24.0-42.0) U/L and tertile 3 (>42.0) U/L where T1 (< 24.0) U/L was considered as reference category. Multiple regression analysis was done to find out the relation between Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and serum GGT by adjustment of other factors, which revealed that IFG was significantly (p< 0.01) associated with serum GGT.
Conclusion: Subjects with IFG have higher serum GGT than NFG subjects and higher serum GGT level is associated with greater risk of IFG. Moreover, GGT has strong independent relationship with FPG. The association of serum GGT with IFG suggests that it can be used as adjuvant marker for risk assessment of DM and screening tool for economically underdeveloped country like Bangladesh.
JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 17, No 2 (December) 2021: 57-60
Uso de aplicaciones con realidad aumentada para mejorar la socialización en niños con Asperger
Authors: López-Molina Luis , Maldonado-de la Cruz Walter , Viteri-Rade Layla
Published: May 2022

El objetivo de esta investigación se basó en analizar el uso de las aplicaciones con realidad aumentada para mejorar la socialización en niños con Asperger, y poder entender los beneficios, ventajas o desventajas que el uso de esta tecnología puede provocar en el desarrollo de los niños que presentan este síndrome perteneciente a los TEA. Para llevar a cabo esta investigación se realizó una revisión de literatura a través de un diseño bibliográfico de tipo documental. Existen diversas aplicaciones y juegos de video de RA adecuados y adaptados para ser utilizados por los niños con síndrome de asperger, que les permite desarrollar habilidades comunicacionales con sus compañeros, y sus familias, de manera que les permitirá tener un desarrollo y una adultez más tranquila donde puedan ser capaces de lograr una vida y una interacción social con sus semejantes con menos miedo, disminuyendo sus episodios de ansiedad producto de su falta de seguridad al sentir que alguna situación está fuera de su área de control. Es importante considerar que estas aplicaciones de RA deben ser siempre utilizadas bajo vigilancia médica para lograr un control y verificación del avance que puedan tener los niños mientras usan estos equipos.