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THE EFFECT OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL ON STUDENTS' MATHEMATICAL COMPUTATIONAL THINKING SKILLS
Authors: Asrianti Maulidya Asrianti , Rakhmawati Fibri Rakhmawati
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model Problem Based Learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir komputasi matematis siswa. Sampel penelitian ini melibatkan siswa kelas 8 Madrasah Tsanawiyah Hifzhil Qurâ€™an (MTs) Yayasan Islamic Centre Sumatera Utara tahun ajaran 2023-2024 yang berjumlah 53 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah cluster random sampling sehingga peneliti memiliki 2 kelompok kelas, yaitu kelas 8-3 sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas 8-4 sebagai kelas kontrol. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif eksperimen dengan desain penelitian berupa True Experimental Design bentuk Posttest-Only Control Design. Analisis penelitian ini menggunakan Independent Sample t Test dan memperoleh nilai sig. 0,001. Dengan demikian, H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima, artinya terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan penggunaan model Problem Based Learning terhadap kemampuan berpikir komputasi matematis siswa.Â This study aims to determine the effect of Problem Based Learning model on students' mathematical computational thinking ability. The sample of this study involved 8th grade students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Hifzhil Qur'an Yayasan Islamic Centre Sumatera Utara in the 2023-2024 school year totaling 53 people. The sampling technique used was cluster random sampling so that researchers had 2 class groups, namely class 8-3 as the experimental class and class 8-4 as the control class. The method used is quantitative experimentation with a research design in the form of True Experimental Design in the form of Post-test-Only Control Design. The analysis of this study used Independent Sample t Test and obtained a sig value. 0,001. Thus, H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted, meaning that there is a significant effect of using Problem Based Learning model on students' mathematical computational thinking skills.
LEARNING MOTIVATION AND MATH ANXIETY IN RELATION TO MATHEMATICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Risdani Nia Ayumi , Miatun Asih
Published: August 2024

The goal of this study was to ascertain how high school students' mathematical communication skills related to their learning motivation and math anxiety. In this study, a correlation approach to quantitative research methodology was employed. 192 students made up the sample, whereas 324 students made up the population. This investigation was carried out for grade X in the 2023/2024 academic year students at one of the public high schools in East Jakarta. Tests of mathematical communication skills and questionnaires on learning motivation and math anxiety were the tools employed. Multiple linear regression tests with the F and T tests were used to process this data. The finding of the research are (1) there wasÂ  a simultaneously connection between learning motivation and math anxiety on mathematical communication skills, (2) there was a partial connection between learning motivation and mathematical communication skills, (3) there was no connection between math anxiety on mathematical communication skills.
REDUCTION OF BANKING RISKS AND STRESS TESTS: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Yusif Ibayev
Published: August 2024

Introduction. The management of liquidity and market risks in the banking sector is of paramount importance for maintaining a robust financial system and mitigating potential crises. Despite extensive research and implementation of risk management techniques, recent experiences have highlighted the inadequacy of purely statistics-based approaches in extreme situations. This study aims to critically examine the current state of banking risk management, focusing on the effectiveness of methods such as Value at Risk (VaR) for foreign currency risks and Gap Analysis for liquidity and interest rate risks. By identifying limitations and proposing enhancements, this research seeks to contribute to the development of more resilient risk management frameworks in the banking industry. Methods. This study employs a comprehensive literature review and empirical analysis of risk management practices in the banking sector. VaR and Gap Analysis methods are applied to real-world data from a representative sample of banks to assess their efficacy in capturing and mitigating liquidity, foreign currency, and interest rate risks. The results are critically evaluated using advanced statistical techniques and benchmarked against industry standards. Results. The findings reveal significant limitations in the current application of VaR and Gap Analysis methods, particularly in extreme market conditions. The study identifies key factors contributing to these shortcomings and proposes a set of enhanced risk management strategies that incorporate scenario analysis, stress testing, and machine learning techniques. These innovations demonstrate improved risk capture and mitigation capabilities. Discussion. The outcomes of this research have significant implications for risk management practices in the banking sector. The proposed enhancements to VaR and Gap Analysis methods offer a pathway towards more robust and adaptive risk frameworks. Future research should focus on the practical implementation and validation of these strategies across a wider range of banking institutions and market conditions.
IS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY A TOOL USED BY COMPANIES TO ENHANCE THEIR REPUTATION OR A CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY?
Authors: Aysel Eminova
Published: August 2024

Sustainable development, corporate social responsibility and social sustainability, joint efforts for the benefit of society, reduction of carbon dioxide emissions are among the most discussed topics in modern economic literature and articles. Events, discussions and debates are held in this direction. Companies, regardless of size, join this trend and try to make CSR a major part of their strategy. The group of companies really does it and strives to take care of their employees, their families, other stakeholders and society as a whole, and does it with a true sense of social responsibility. Their only goal is to improve the social well-being of their employees, create equal, comfortable working conditions, provide social comfort in society and transmit positive energy. This can be considered an activity that has achieved its goal.On the other hand, some companies approach this work as a part of their marketing activities only to raise their reputation. Sometimes they use CSR to attract customers and partners who are sensitive to sustainable development and the environment, sometimes to increase the attractiveness of their brand, sometimes to avoid sanctions imposed by the government.The real value of CSR lies in honest intent and a long-term commitment to doing the right thing. Transparency, consistency and a focus on measurable impact are key. When businesses approach CSR with integrity, they not only improve their reputation, but also play a vital role in creating a sustainable and fair world for all.
AGRICULTURAL DYNAMICS IN THE PROVINCE OF CONSTANTINE THROUGH THE EVOLUTION OF THE PRODUCTION
Authors: Zaiter Wafia
Published: August 2024

Algerian policy for economic development has taken the agricultural sector as pillars, which is not without risk because of the vulnerability of the sector (climate change, the immensity of desert areas, etc.) but also because of the faillur of the various policies initiated until today. The challenge are high, and the benefits that can emerge are capable of guaranteeing sustainable development for the country. The current research aims to determine the impact of Agricultural and rural renewal in province of Constantine. Constantine is a proven agricultural center in eastern Algeria; the province has experienced agricultural dynamics since the beginning of the 2000s, which has resulted in increases in surface areas and yields. This increase did not have as a corollary an increase in production, which remains quite low compared to national efforts and ambitions; This analysis reveals that the main causes remain the low use of irrigation and the impact of climate change on annual rainfall.
A Sweet Dream: Analytic Enquiry of a Disguised Tension
Authors: Shoja Shafti Saeed
Published: August 2024

No doubt, dreaming could always be one of the best parts of sleep, if, according to Freud, it was based only on fulfillment of wishes (1). Nonetheless, it is not constantly so. Cover-ups, which are affected by unconscious mental tricks, like displacement, condensation, adaptable or unprincipled exploitation of daily residues or real incidents, for schematic demonstration of incessant and prohibited erotic or aggressive impulses into allowable demeanor, are totally in service of pulling down cerebral tensions and increasing emotional contentment, whether guardedly or deceivingly.
The Effect of Topical Estrogen in Skin Aging Process in Estrogen Deficiency Skin (EDS)
Authors: Bakry Elmalik Abrar
Published: August 2024

Estrogen deficient skin (EDS): a skin condition characterized by dryness, dullness, atrophy, and pruritus of the skin. The causes of this condition are varying and are mostly seen in menopausal women in which estrogen hormone levels in the body drop. Other causes of estrogen deficient skin (EDS) such as medications, low function of pituitary gland or surgery, primary ovarian insufficiency, and other causes. Treatment varies from oral using replacement hormonal therapy which is lead to side effects to topical treatment using topical estrogen, isoflavones products, and methyl estradiol propanoate (MEP). The article aims to outline the responsibility of estrogen hormone in the skin and the alterations that occur when there is a lack of estrogen in the body, in addition to alternative ways of treatment other than systemic estrogen, and represent the effect of each type of therapy on the estrogen-deficient skin (EDS). Estrogen therapies are restrictedly used by obstetricians and gynecological physicians. Therefore, there is a lack of scientific studies on estrogen topical therapy and its effect on the skin for decades. Recently and with increasing interest in cosmetics worldwide, more studies come to light and new topical therapies are presented like methyl estradiol propanoate (MEP) because of the raising interest by the cosmeceutical company and dermatologist.
Inversion of Uterus in Northern India – Case Based Experience of 25 years
Authors: Singh Kalyani
Published: August 2024

Uterine inversion is turning of uterus inside out and upside down. Serosal layer becomes innermost layer, the endometrium outermost layer and uterine fundus becomes most dependent part, if it is complete inversion. It’s rare but dreadful condition. Exposed, enlarged endometrium may produce excessive vaginal bleeding and are more prone for infection. These cases usually present with severe anemia. It most commonly occurs following delivery and is termed as ‘puerperal uterine inversion’. It may present without pregnancy with sub mucus fundal fibroid and termed as ‘non-puerperal uterine inversion’. Inversion is termed acute when it is within 24 hours, sub-acute when it is presents after 24 hours but less than four weeks postpartum and chronic when more than 4 weeks postpartum. In time span of 25 years, we encountered 4 cases of acute inversion and 4 cases of chronic inversion. Out of 4 cases of acute inversion, 3 cases were reposed successfully, and one died within few minutes of arrival. Out of 4 cases of chronic inversion of uterus, one was of gynecological origin in a young nulliparous lady with big sub mucus fibroid. Fibroid was excised out vaginally and inversion was corrected by Haultain’s method. Another case of chronic inversion of puerperal origin was reposed successfully by Kustner’s method vaginally. Later, she delivered a baby normally. Again, one was an obstetric case, operated by Haultain’s method by abdominal route. None of them reported later with relapse. One case of chronic inversion refused admission and absconded. All cases were within 20-30 years of age. All cases were severely anemic and needed blood transfusion prior to surgery. Acute inversion, which occasionally occurred during cesarean section and reposed immediately, has not been included in the study.
Crimes and Neuroimaging: Essay Refuting the Biological Factors of Criminal Minds
Authors: A Alahmari
Published: August 2024

As a popular−neuroscience books reader, it comes to my attention the amount of books in neuroscience that all of them claim that criminals do crimes not by their will, but due to a morphological, functional, pathological changes in the brain and other biological factors. All these books use PET scans to show that criminals have a non-functional prefrontal cortex, atrophied brain tissue on MRI scan, genes in their DNA make them commit crimes, etc. Basically, all these books claim that it is not the criminals’ mistake, but it is their brains’ fault! This paper will detail these books and provide arguments responding to their claims. Then the reader of this paper will realize that these issues are politically driven and it has nothing to do with science. The reader as well, will entail (not infer) with certainty, that the brain is not more than a small factor that might change a person behavior, but it will not make someone commits crimes.
Managing chronic constipation & IMPACTED STOOL IN INFANTs and young children in smaller settings
Authors: Kishanrao Suresh
Published: August 2024

A normal stool in the infants and children is soft, easy to pass, and its colour may vary from green, yellowish to brown. The rectum is usually empty until it’s time for bowel movement. If the stool remains in large bowl for long it becomes hard due to absorption of water and results in hard stool and makes it difficult for these young children for bowel movement ending in constipation. Defecating less than three time a week, or a complaint of a painful bottom, a bloated tummy, passing large hard stools, excessive straining while pooing, loss of appetite, and irritability are some of the common signs of constipation. Faecal impaction is a condition when the constipation becomes so severe that children are unable to pass any formed stool. All the poo in their bottom clumps together to form a large mass, making it difficult to expel. Daily addition of poo in the large bowel, leads to the children passing of small bits of stools, and lots of gas with bad odour.
Usually, a faecal impaction can be identified by palpating a hard mass of stool in left iliac fossa on physical examination or finding a large amount of stool in a dilated rectum on rectal examination or finding excessive stool in the colon on an abdominal radiograph.
As there is no uniform definition of childhood constipation reported prevalence rates range between 1% and 30%. It is the principal complaint in 3-5% of all visits to outpatient clinics and as many as 35% of all visits to Paediatric gastroenterologists. It is important to differentiate these two conditions as the management changes. When there is an evidence of a faecal impaction, therapy should be directed at evacuating the colon. Apart from stool softeners and laxatives, digital evacuation comes to rescue in cases which do not respond to conservative management.
This article is based on 2 cases managed by the author, one in January 2024, and another in 1990 both resolved by digital evacuation of impacted stool and dilatation of the anal sphincters apart from managing such 1-2 cases annually out of about 100 cases of chronic constipation each year.
Kinetics of photoconductivity of viper venom (Macrovipera lebetina obtusa Linnaeus, 1758) depending on storage period
Authors: Topchiyeva Sh.A.
Published: August 2024

In order to study both the electrophysical parameters and photoconductivity of zootoxin, the temperature dependence of the resistivity (ρ) of the crystalline viper venom was studied. At the same time, a “sandwich” structure was created for further study of the electrophysical parameters of the viper’s venom. Presents data on the detection of kinetics and photoconductivity of the venom of the viper (Macrovipera lebetina obtusa Linnaeus, 1758) depending on the storage period. For this purpose, whole venom of the Transcaucasian viper (Macrovipera lebetina obtusa) and dried in a desiccator over calcium chloride vapor, collected in 1993 were subjected to photoconductivity studies in 2008. Were a study of the temperature dependence of the resistivity ρ for the crystalline snake venom of Macrovipera lebetina obtusa was carried out. The snake venom sample was heated in a measuring cell at a constant rate of 9.1°C/sec. The resistance was measured with an E6-13A teraohmmeter. It has been experimentally established that viper venom crystals are not photosensitive in the wavelength range 0.2 µm–2 µm. We assume that under the influence of external factors (in our case, under the influence of temperature), a change in the electrophysical parameters of snake venom is noted. The photoconductivity of snake venom crystals was studied depending on the heating temperature of the crystals in the wavelength range 2 µm - 4 µm. It was revealed that viper venom has photoconductivity in the wavelength range 2 µm – 4 µm. We assume that after each subsequent heating, structural changes may occur in the poison sample under study and, in turn, changes in both toxicity and pharmacological activity of enzymes are noted.
Haptic based Biomechanical Applications of Magnetic Soft Actuator
Authors: Lee Dongchan
Published: August 2024

Soft actuators feature superior mechanical compliance and functionality than traditional rigid materials. These soft actuation devices can be used for a wide range in response to external stimuli such as heat, light, solvent, or electric or magnetic field. Especially, soft magnetic actuators exhibit some advantages such as untethered control, rapid response, and high safety, in micro/nano scale manipulations and biomedical applications. Successful development of magnetic soft actuators would require a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principle of magnetic actuation, as well as the physical properties and behavior of magnetic soft materials, in the design and fabrication, modeling and simulation, and actuation and control of magnetic soft materials and actuators. In miniaturized scale soft actuators used for biomedical applications, their identifications rely on their design, fabrication, applications, and demonstration. It shows that these studies can be applied to the clinically high innovative applications by improving functionality and reliability of smart haptic equipment and giving a set of design guidelines for optimal actuation performance of magnetic soft materials in the therapeutic/diagnostic-related biomedical fields. Herein, a design and utilization strategy for magnetic soft actuators may be made through a mixture of magnetic particles and non-Newtonian fluidic soft materials to make programmable, hardened, and adhesive reconfigurations of soft actuators.
Parsonage-Turner Syndrome following axillary nerve injury from an intramuscular injection of COVID-19 vaccine and proposal of the intradermal route as an alternative route of vaccination
Authors: S.M John
Published: August 2024

A case of Parsonage-Turner syndrome (brachial plexus neuropathy) occurred following intramuscular (IM) injection of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine into the deltoid muscle. The symptoms were highly suggestive of the needle hitting the anterior branch of the axillary (circumflex) nerve which set up a sequence of distressful events including instant severe pain and palsy of upper limb muscles lasting up to six months. To avoid such adverse events, the intradermal (ID) route is proposed as an alternative to IM injection as no nerve runs in the skin. Review of studies showed that the ID route is the most extensively used route in vaccination. With rare exceptions, it is considerably more effective than the IM route so that smaller doses can be used. When correctly placed in the skin layer, no other structure could be damaged. However, vaccine development is no longer led by physicians and scientists but controlled by pharmaceutical executives who tend to favor the IM route, so that most vaccines today are built on IM trials. Deviation to the ID route incurs extra trials, more expenses and less profit. Yet, to ignore the plight of the unfortunate few who suffer from IM-induced debilitating events is to add fuel to the ongoing trend of vaccine hesitancy. It is hoped, that the authorities should step in and lend support to this issue.
Establishing the level of mental suffering as a phase of therapy of an acute psychogenic reaction
Authors: S Boltivets
Published: August 2024

The psychogenic cause of the disorder is acute suffering, which suddenly arose in connection with the illegal behavior of her closest friend, who refused to return a significant amount of borrowed funds, which the patient needed for her future life, on which she was counting on, within the period specified in the contract. The traumatic event is complicated by accompanying adverse circumstances, which include the loss of work and means of livelihood in combination with the loss of a husband during pregnancy, birth and child care. As a result, the patient experienced deep mental suffering. Psychotherapeutic rehabilitation and correction of mental states should be aimed at eliminating psychotraumatic factors established during the examination, which include nervous (mental) shock, damage to health, prolonged stress, disruption of life plans in social, intimate and household spheres. It requires a reduction in the intensity of mental functioning and mental suffering, which causes a pronounced asthenic state, depressed mood and poor well-being.
Rectal perineurioma
Authors: Liu Wei
Published: August 2024

A 48-year-old woman presented for colonoscopy screening. She reported no weight loss and family history of gastrointestinal cancer. Physical examination and laboratory findings were unremarkable.
Design Considerations of Effective Haptic Device for Human-Robot Interaction under Virtual Reality and Embodiment
Authors: Lee Dongchan
Published: August 2024

Human-Robot Interaction Technology (HRI) is a technology that enables robots to assess interactive situations and user intentions, allowing them to plan appropriate responses and actions, facilitating smooth communication and collaboration. HRI involves a synergy of perception, judgment, and expression technologies, wherein robots emulate human perceptual, cognitive, and expressive capabilities to infuse vitality into the field of robotics. This core technology extends beyond personal service robots, finding application in professional service robots and various service sectors, exerting a profound impact on the entire field of integrated robotics industries. In this paper, the focus lies on judgment and expression technologies for haptic suit-based remote control. HRI technology is pivotal for breathing life into robots by mimicking human perception, cognition, and expressive functions. The implications of HRI technology stretch across diverse applications, from personal service robots to professional service robots, making it a technology with significant ramifications for the entire field of robotic integration industries.
PENGEMBANGAN KAPITAL SOSIAL DALAM PENGELOLAAN BANK SAMPAH “CIBER”
Authors: Sinay Marcell , Anugrahini Triyanti
Published: August 2024

Permasalahan sampah merupakan salah satu isu sosial yang dihadapi masyarakat. Dalam mengatasi masalah sampah, pemerintah mendorong peran serta masyarakat untuk melakukan pengelolaan sampah, salah satunya adalah melalui program bank sampah. Bank Sampah CIBER terletak di kelurahan Cilincing, Kecamatan Cilincing, Jakarta Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan proses pengembangan kapital sosial yang terjadi di Bank Sampah CIBER. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dengan melakukan wawancara mendalam terhadap 7 orang informan yang dipilih melalui teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengembangan kapital sosial di bank sampah CIBER diawali dengan membuka kontak awal untuk berkoordinasi, memenuhi persyaratan kerjasama, melakukan sosialisasi dan mengajak warga, serta melakukan kegiatan bersama sebelumnya. Untuk upaya pengembangan kapital sosial yang sudah terbentuk, strategi yang dilakukan CIBER adalah memastikan kelancaran proses pembayaran, memenuhi kebutuhan operasional di lapangan, berbagi bantuan, memastikan kelancaran proses pengangkutan sampah, berbagi informasi, memastikan penjualan sampah berjalan secara rutin, memenuhi volume penjualan sampah dalam jumlah yang besar, dan memastikan kualitas dari sampah yang dijual.
Collaborative Environmental Management to Support Sustainable Tourism During the Covid 19 Pandemic (Case Study in Pulo Geulis Tourism Village)
Authors: Wardhani Annisa , Mubarak Fauzi , Rajoendah M. Iqbal Katik
Published: August 2024

The tourism sector is the sector that has most felt the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. Travel restrictions and crowds issued by the Indonesian government during the early 2020 pandemic are still being carried out. Several tourist destinations/areas try to maintain their sustainability with various efforts and stimuli to increase tourist visits, one of which is the Pulo Geulis Tourism Village/Thematic Village which is famous for its mural paintings. The Pulo Geulis area represents cultural diversity as well as a very strong tolerance since ancient times. The existence of this area can be a strong magnet for the development of leisure tourism as well as to support business tourism activities (MICE). The management of the Pulo Geulis Tourism Village is carried out in a collaborative manner that actively involves educational institutions, corporations and also tourism communities/groups such as tourism awareness groups (Pokdarwis) as well as internal community organizations in the area. During the pandemic, the area structuring activities that have been carried out by several stakeholders must gradually experience delays. Initiation to restart environmental management activities begins with reforestation activities in the area. This study will explore forms of collaboration and partnership (partnership) and the role of each stakeholder in environmental management activities in the Pulo Geulis Tourism Village during the Covid 19 Pandemic. The method used in this research is a case study of environmental management activities involving local governments, institutions education, company and community/society. The output of this research is the mapping of roles and forms of collaboration of relevant stakeholders (such as technical/ non technical support, knowledge sharing, community empowerment/ engagement, networking dan local community knowledge) involved in environmental management activities in the Pulo Geulis Tourism Village.
THE ROLE OF TOURISM ASSISTANT IN PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM VILLAGE IN LEMBATA REGENCY
Authors: Nugraha Yudha Eka
Published: August 2024

Lembata Regency is known as a cultural attraction of whale hunting which is well known internationally. Moreover, the government wants to introduce Lembata's potential product by establish Tourism Village so that tourist visits can increase and can improve the welfare of the community through tourism. Because of the target, the government collaborates with tourism assistants in managing 26 Tourism Villages in Lembata Regency. This study aims to describe the role of tourism assistants in accompany development of 26 Tourism Villages in Lembata Regency. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data obtained from observations, interviews with key informants, and documentation during the activities. The results showed that the role of tourism companion consists of various contributions summarized in four roles, namely as a facilitator, as an educator and motivator, as a liaison as well as a coordinator and mediator, and as an implementer of monitoring and evaluation of each mentoring program being implemented. Some of the obstacles found in the mentoring process were distance, time, and strict health protocols that were sometimes neglected due to the pandemic covid 19.
SOCIAL SKILL OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS AT BANCEUY TRADITIONAL KAMPONG, SUBANG
Authors: Marwanti Theresia Martina , Sundary Nenden Rainy , Nugraha Benny Setya
Published: August 2024

The purpose of the research is to know how far the social skill of community organizers at anceuy Traditional Community which has special tradition . Community organizers should have skilsl in organizing community such as facilitative and educational skills. The Sub-problematics of the research are facilitative and educational skills of community organizers. The method used is quantitative with descriptive approach. The total respondents are 15 respondents using census technique. Data gathering techniques are questioner. observation and documentation study. Validity test used Pearson Product Moment formula and reliability test used Alpha Cronbach. The result showed facilitative and educational skills at Banceuy traditional Community is good . Facilitative skill is fairly good ,3.23 and educational is good, 2.89. The task and function of community organizers closely related to one of the social functions is helping people to enhance and to use ability effectively to do the life task and solve problem. To run the life task well, community organizers must have good skill. It needs enhancing capacity or training of human resources quality of community organizers.
ELDERLY SELF ADJUSTMENT AT TRESNA WERDHA BLITAR SOCIAL SERVICES TULUNGAGUNG DORMITORY
Authors: Faemy Almera Nestyan , Andayani Rini Hartini Rinda , Ningrum Sri Ratna
Published: August 2024

This research is motivated by the living conditions of the elderly who must feel living in social service institutions or orphanages. Being separated from family, limited family care and neglect are some of the reasons why the elderly live in orphanages. The elderly who are in the orphanage are required to be able to adapt, both to various rules, to the physical and social environment. This study aims to describe the characteristics of the elderly, personal adjustment, social adjustment and the barriers of the elderly in adjustment. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, participatory observation and documentation studies. Purposive sampling technique to determine six informants, consisting of the elderly and nursing home staff. Examination of the validity of the data and data analysis techniques using qualitative tests. The results of the study indicate that there are still elderly informants who have problems in personal adjustment, namely there are elderly who have not been able to accept their physical conditions and illness conditions, so they experience emotional shocks such as complaining and feeling disappointed in themselves. While in social adjustment, there are elderly who experience problems in interacting, have disharmonious relationships, and obstacles in interacting with nursing home staff due to distrust of nursing home staff. The conclusion of the research is that the adjustment of the elderly requires social support from professional caregivers, especially because the elderly who are in the orphanage are rarely visited by their families. The main recommendation is the need for caregivers who understand the needs of the elderly, it is also necessary to develop individual and group therapies that will help the elderly to be able to enjoy their old age well in the orphanage.
RESILIENCE OF DIVORCED MOTHERS IN HARJAMUKTI VILLAGE, CIREBON, INDONESIA
Authors: Setiamanah Meilani Dewi , Marbun Jumayar , Lubis Nurhayani
Published: August 2024

This study is intended to find out how the resilience of divorced mothers in Harjamukti Village, Harjamukti District, Cirebon City, namely in the aspect of personal competence, believing in oneself, accepting positive change, self-control and aspects of spiritual influence. The research method is a quantitative descriptive survey with a sample of 50 mothers who are divorced, have family dependents and become the head of the family who live in Harjamukti Village, Harjamukti District, Cirebon City. The data collection techniques were questionnaires and documentation studies, with measuring instruments: the CD-RISC scale developed by Connor & Davidson, and previously modified. The results showed that the respondent's level of resilience was high with a score of 5,996. There are three aspects that are in the high category, namely: Personal Competence aspect (1.434), Accepting Change positively (1.412), and Spiritual Influence aspect (802). While the other two aspects are in the medium category, namely: the aspect of Self-Belief (1.643) and the aspect of Self-Control (704). Respondents who are resilient after divorce and can get out of stressful situations are able to carry out their dual roles, as housewives as well as heads of families. Respondents have all the components needed to shape them into a resilient person (although not all).
EFEKTIVITAS REKAYASA TEKNOLOGI RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY DAN POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DALAM MENGURANGI WITHDRAWAL BEHAVIOR ANAK DI SATUAN PELAYANAN PERLINDUNGAN SOSIAL ANAK BANDUNG
Authors: RUSTIANI KASIH , Susilawati Susilawati , Syaodih Ernalia Lia
Published: August 2024

Beberapa penangan menarik diri kurang optimal menjadi tantangan rekayasa teknologi. Terapi REPORT ditawarkan untuk menjawab masalah tersebut. Terapi ini merupakan hasil rekayasa teknologi yang mengintegrasikan Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy dan Positive Reinforcement yang diperkuat dengan penugasan bertahap. Terapi REPORT bertujuan mengubah perilaku menarik diri anak dengan merubah keyakinan irasional menjadi rasional dan memberi penguatan positif untuk mempertahankan pengubahan perilaku. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk  menguji efektivitas REPORT dalam mengurangi perilaku menarik diri anak. Indikator perilaku menarik diri yang diukur adalah berbicara tidak jelas, panik, menghindar dari orang lain, menyendiri, menundukkan kepala ketika berjalan, dan kurang kosentrasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah single subject   research dengan design A-B-A. Pengujian dilakukan terhadap 3 anak yang berusia 17, 15 dan 14 tahun. Penelitian ini memiliki panjang pengamatan kondisi selama 15 hari, terdiri dari 5 hari baseline (A1), 5 hari intervensi (B), dan 5 hari baseline (A2), dan antar fase diberikan jeda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan terapi REPORT efektif menurunkan perilaku menarik diri anak. Mean menarik diri setelah terapi menurun dari sebelumnya, dengan selisih skor masing-masing 20.4, 19.4 dan 17. Terapi REPORT dapat menjadi salah satu referensi dalam penanganan menarik diri dan dapat berkontribusi dalam pengembangan ilmu praktik pekerjaan sosial dengan anak.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL ASESMEN PEKERJAAN SOSIAL UNTUK ANAK YANG BERHADAPAN DENGAN HUKUM MELALUI ASESMEN MODEL KANVAS
Authors: Sugeng Pujileksono , Utama Yudi Harianto Cipta , Poerwanti Sari Dewi
Published: August 2024

This research is motivated by the high number of cases of children in conflict with the law (ABH) and the need to develop an assessment model for ABH. Assessment is the first step for social work professional help, prior to intervention and intervention plans. The ultimate goal of this research is to produce a new model in the implementation of social work assessment for ABH. The model development was carried out by modifying the Biopsychosocial spiritual model assessment (BPSS) with the Business Model Canvas. The model offered is expected to provide benefits and convenience for Pekerja Sosial ABH who handle ABH in conducting assessments of perpetrators, victims, and witnesses who are still children. The aims of this study were: (1) to design the initial assessment model for ABH, (2) to test the ABH Canvas Model Assessment, (3) to make the final model of the Canvas Model Assessment for ABH. This type of research is development research with 10 steps of development research according to Borg and Gall (2007). The model trial was carried out three times, namely trial I (Pekerja Sosial ABH Malang Raya) with an average value of instrument validation of 82.5 (Appropriate). Trial II (Pekerja Sosial ABH East Java) with an average value of instrument validation 84.25 (Appropriate). Trial III (Pekerja Sosial ABH outside East Java Province) with an average validation value of 87.25 (Appropriate). In conclusion, the assessment canvas model for ABH is feasible to be applied as a tool for conducting assessments and preparing social reports for ABH. The advantage of this model is that it adds an educational aspect to the BPSS assessment component and can be used for quick assessments. The weakness of this model is that it is only used for ABH, not for the characteristics of other pediatric clients
INSURANCE AS A FORM OF SOCIAL PROTECTION FOR WOMEN INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS
Authors: Hekmatyar Versanudin , Istianah Istianah
Published: August 2024

Perlindungan sosial merupakan hak yang diperoleh PMI yang bekerja di luar negeri.  Berdasarkan angka statistik pada  tahun 2019, jumlah PMI Perempuan tercatat 44% lebih besar jumlahnya dari PMI Laki-Laki. Perlindungan sosial adalah garansi yang diberikan oleh pemerintah untuk melindungi warga negara yang bekerja baik di dalam maupun luar negeri.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan bagaimana PMI Perempuan memaknai perlindungan sosial yang diberikan kepada mereka terutama terkait asuransi kesehatan. Asuransi kesehatan merupakan kewajiban pemerintah baik pemerintah baik dari negara asal maupun negara penerima untuk pekerja.  Penelitian ini dilakukan kepada 5 PMI Perempuan yang bekerja di Hongkong.  PMI Perempuan tersebut merupakan PMI yang sedang bekerja ataupun yang sudah kembali ke Indonesia baik karena masa kontrak telah selesai ataupun karena PHK.  Dari hasil penelitian tersebut, terungkap tiga makna perlindungan sosial bagi PMI Perempuan, yaitu merasa terbantu, merasa terjamin, dan keadilan.  Proses pemaknaan tersebut tidak terlepas dari pengalaman yang dirasakan oleh PMI Perempuan selama bekerja
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION IN SCHOOLS ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Tukino Tukino
Published: August 2024

The territory of Indonesia is an area that is prone to disasters, both natural, non-natural and social disasters. The occurrence of various disasters in Indonesia resulted in loss of life and property, damage to educational facilities in the form of collapsing school buildings, and school children who were threatened not to be able to carry out learning in class. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) noted that since the earthquake and tsunami in Aceh in 2004, and various disaster events up to 2014, in total more than 300,000 people died and more than 10,000 schools were affected by the disaster, either heavily damaged or collapsed (BNPB: 2014). Children are one of the most vulnerable groups when a disaster occurs. One way to protect children from disasters is to make disaster risk reduction a part of the school curriculum. This study was conducted using the secondary data research methods, with the locus of study on data from various parties regarding disaster risk reduction education in schools. The data collected was then analyzed using document analysis techniques. The results of the analysis conclude that social workers are needed in disaster risk reduction in schools environment
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS IN THE KUSUMA BONGAS FOUNDATION, INDRAMAYU DISTRICT
Authors: Ardina Gameta Syifa , Pribowo Pribowo
Published: August 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the number of victims of trafficking in persons due to economic constraints. Victims of trafficking in persons experience various problems as a result of their traumatic experiences, making them vulnerable to experiencing indications of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Individuals with PTSD experience impairment in social functioning for more than six months. This research aims to determine the description of PTSD in trafficking victims, which can be seen from five aspects, namely re-experiencing, avoidance, negative alternations, hyperarousal, and social aspects. This research is descriptive research with quantitative methods. Respondents of this study were victims of trafficking in persons at the Kusuma Bongas Foundation in Indramayu using a census sample that used all members of the population as many as 32 people. The data collection instrument used was guided by the PTSD screening standard measurement tool published by DSM-V, namely PTSD Checklist-5 (PCL-5) with the addition of question items on social aspects. This instrument has been tested valid and reliable. The data collection technique used is the distribution of questionnaires with the home visit method. The results showed that there were 10 victims of trafficking who experienced indications of PTSD at the Kusuma Bongas Foundation with a percentage of 31.25% and all aspects of PTSD were included in the low category. The results of the problem analysis show that avoidance aspects and social aspects have high scores. The results showed that respondents tended to experience disturbances in their social aspects so that they needed a treatment program with reference to the perspective of social work
THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION IN REDUCING ELDERLY ANXIETY THROUGH TOUCH THERAPY AT BEKASI HALFWAY HOUSE
Authors: Tukino Tukino
Published: August 2024

Elderly people undergoing social rehabilitation in halfway houses, especially those experiencing anxiety, need to receive special treatment, including; services to overcome anxiety, and feel optimistic about life lived every day. One technique for dealing with anxiety is touch therapy. This research aims to reveal the application of touch therapy in overcoming anxiety problems experienced by the elderly at the Pedurenan Bekasi Halfway House. The method used is single subject design. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and observation. The research results show that applying touch therapy to subjects can reduce anxiety
Креативність як характеристика творчого потенціалу молодшого школяра
Authors: Ліхіцька Лариса , Якименко Юлія
Published: August 2024

The article highlights the peculiarities of the formation of creativity of younger schoolchildren and its influence on the creative potential of an individual. The term "creativity" is used to describe a person's creative abilities or capacities that can be manifested in various activities such as thinking and perceiving. They describe the personality as a whole or its individual parts, the results of activity and the process of its creation.
Transsylvian transopercular peri–central core hemispherotomy for treating epilepsy: anatomy, surgical technique, and clinical outcome
Authors: Wen Hung Tzu , Ferreira Márcio Luis Soares , Solla Davi Jorge Fontoura , Martins Castro Luiz Henrique , Teixeira Manoel Jacobsen , Gilberto Carlotti Carlos
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to display the anatomical landmarks, surgical technique, and clinical outcome of transsylvian transopercular peri–central core hemispherotomy (TTPH) for treating refractory epilepsy.

METHODS

From 2011 to 2023, 26 patients (12 with Rasmussen syndrome, 8 with hemimegalencephaly/cortical malformations, and 6 with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy; mean [range] age 11.3 years [16 months to 35 years]; 13 females; and 13 with right-side pathology) underwent TTPH. The mean (range) follow-up was 88 (14–156) months. The intradural surgical time, use and amount of blood transfusion, postoperative fever, hospital stay, weight at surgery, and seizure onset to surgery interval are reported.

RESULTS

TTPH consists of 1) sylvian fissure opening, 2) coagulation of the M2 and M3 branches, 3) frontoparietal opercula removal, 4) suprainsular resection, 5) insula removal, 6) selective amygdalohippocampectomy, 7) disconnection of the posterior temporal and occipital lobes using the tentorium and falx as landmarks, 8) intraventricular callosotomy, and 9) disconnection of the basal frontal lobe. In cortical malformation, the gray-white matter interface serves as a landmark. The average intradural operating time was 7 hours 18 minutes (3 hours 33 minutes to 13 hours 45 minutes); all patients were Engel class I; and 2 patients presented with procedure-related complications (meningitis and transient abducens nerve palsy). No patient required shunt surgery or reoperation.

CONCLUSIONS

TTPH offers anatomical landmarks as intraoperative guides and has achieved good seizure control and low complication rates.
Safety and efficacy of the Contour Neurovascular System for intracranial aneurysm treatment: a retrospective analysis of 76 patients
Authors: Radomi Alexandra , Goertz Lukas , Forbrig Robert , Pflaeging Muriel , Kabbasch Christoph , Liebig Thomas
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

The Contour Neurovascular System (CNS) is a novel intrasaccular flow-disrupting device for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. This study presents the authors’ institutional experience and midterm follow-up results with this device.

METHODS

Seventy-six consecutive patients (mean ± SD age 58.9 ± 12.4 years) were treated with the CNS for 76 aneurysms (63 unruptured, 10 recurrent, and 3 ruptured). Aneurysm characteristics, procedural details, and clinical/angiographic outcomes were retrospectively evaluated.

RESULTS

The most common aneurysm locations were the basilar tip in 25 (32.9%) cases and the anterior communicating artery in 22 (28.9%). There were 18 (23.7%) sidewall aneurysms. The mean ± SD aneurysm width was 5.6 ± 2.5 mm, and 68 (89.5%) aneurysms were wide-necked. The CNS was successfully implanted in 68 (89.5%) aneurysms, with 11 cases of additional coiling and 1 case each of additional stent and balloon. There were 3 (3.9%) thromboembolic events, of which 1 (1.3%) was symptomatic (a major ischemic stroke) and resulted in morbidity. There were no hemorrhagic events or deaths. At last available follow-up (mean 12 months), 32/56 (57.1%) aneurysms were completely occluded, 16/56 (28.6%) had neck remnants, and 8/56 (14.3%) had an aneurysm remnant. Three (5.4%) aneurysms were retreated.

CONCLUSIONS

The use of the CNS was safe and feasible but proper aneurysm selection appears to be required, which may be facilitated with increasing operator experience and further study of this device. Similar to other intrasaccular flow disrupters, midterm complete occlusion rates are moderate but may increase with longer follow-up.