bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigating the impact of distance on the use of primary care extended hours
Authors: Murphy Jen , Elliot Mark , Whittaker William , Ravindrarajah Rathi
Published: October 2021

IntroductionPoor access to general practice services has been attributed to increasing pressure on the health system more widely and low satisfaction among patients. Recent initiatives in England have sought to expand access by the provision of appointments in the evening and at weekends. Services are provided using a hub model. NHS national targets mandate extended opening hours as a mechanism for increasing access to primary care, based on the assumption that unmet need is caused by a lack of appointments at the right time. However, research has shown that other factors affect access to healthcare and it may not simply be appointment availability that limits an individual's ability to access general practice services.
ObjectivesTo determine whether distance and deprivation impact on the uptake of extended hours GP services that use a hub practice model.
MethodsWe linked a dataset (N = 25,408) concerning extended access appointments covering 158 general practice surgeries in four Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to the General Practice Patient Survey (GPPS) survey, deprivation statistics and primary care registration data. We used negative binomial regression to estimate associations between distance and deprivation on the uptake of extended hours GP services in the Greater Manchester City Region. Distance was defined as a straight line between the extended hours provider location and the patient's home practice, the English Indices of Multiple Deprivation were used to determine area deprivation based upon the home practice, and familiarity was defined as whether the patient's home practice provided an extended hours service.
ResultsThe number of uses of the extended hours service at a GP practice level was associated with distance. After allowing for distance, the number of uses of the service for hub practices was higher than for non-hub practices. Deprivation was not associated with rates of use.
ConclusionThe results indicate geographic inequity in the extended hours service. There may be many patients with unmet need for whom the extension of hours via a hub and spoke model does not address barriers to access. Findings may help to inform the choice of hub practices when designing an extended access service. Providers should consider initiatives to improve access for those patients located in practices furthest away from hub practices. This is particularly of importance in the context of closing health inequality gaps.
La mentoría como estrategia de identidad en la BUAP
Authors: Sánchez Lara Jabneel Alejandra , Valencia Ortega Helios J. R. , Cruz Guzmán Germán
Published: October 2021

En el presente trabajo se procura entender el significado de la mentoría y analizar la experiencia en torno a ella como una herramienta para el desarrollo de la identidad en la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, por lo que se refiere el cambio e impacto generado en esta comunidad universitaria. Asimismo, se examina la repercusión de la actividad de mentoría en los mentees (alumnos sujetos a la mentoría) y sus percepciones sobre la utilidad de las actividades que se desprenden de ella. Cabe mencionar que el diseño de la mentoría en la BUAP y las actividades llevadas a cabo han sido analizados por especialistas. Para ello, se tomaron en cuenta las necesidades y características de la comunidad estudiantil de la referida casa de estudios. Este texto da cuenta, según los resultados, de cómo la mentoría tiene un papel social claramente desarrollado a favor de la población.
IMPLEMENTASI FLIPPED CLASSROOM BERNUANSA ETNOMATEMATIKA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR DAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI MATEMATIKA
Authors: Kiptiyah Siti Maryatul , Purwati Panca Dewi , Khasanah Uswatun
Published: October 2021

This research implementation a flipped classroom with ethnomathematics nuances in online learning for geometry and measurement courses to investigate its effect on increasing student independence and mathematical literacy skills. Face-to-face flipped classroom sessions with an ethnomathematical nuance are carried out online through zoom meetings and out-of-class sessions using an LMS in the form of Elena (Unnes elearning). This type of research is an experimental study using 35 samples of geometry and measurement class students selected by purposive random sampling technique in the Department of PGSD UNNES. The research instrument used a written test to measure mathematical literacy skills and a questionnaire to measure learning independence. The statistical tests in this research were the two-sample t-test, paired t-test, and gain test. The results showed an increase in learning independence and students' mathematical literacy skills by implementing an ethnomathematical flipped classroom with Elena's support for online learning of geometry and measurement.
PENGEMBANGAN MODEL QUANTUM WRITING YANG BERORIENTASI SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR) DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS ARTIKEL
Authors: Amaliah Rosdiana Lilis
Published: October 2021

Menulis artikel adalah sebuah kemampuan berbahasa yang harus dimiliki oleh seorang mahasiswa. Sejatinya seorang mahasiswa sudah dapat menulis artikel dengan benar. Model pembelajaran tidak pernah terlepas dari keberhasilan sebuah pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) Mengetahui kondisi model pembelajaran menulis artikel di Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Winaya Mukti; (2) Mengetahui bagaimana profil model pembelajaran Quantum Writing; (3) Mengetahui kepraktisan model pembelajaran Quantum Writing Berorientasi Systematic Literature Review (SLR) dalam pembelajaran menulis artikel. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode pengembangan yang mempunyai tahapan yaitu studi pendahuluan, studi pustaka, dan observasi. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah Model Quantum Writing Berorientasi Systematic Literature Review (SLR) dalam Menulis Artikel ini mendapat respon yang sangat baik di kalangan mahasiswa Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Winaya Mukti ini. Banyak yang menyebutkan baru pertama kali mendapatkan model pembelajaran seperti ini. Dengan berorientasi Systematic Literature Review ini, mahasiswa menjadi lebih paham akan sistematika, isi artikel yang mereka butuhkan dalam mendapatkan ide-ide yang akan mereka tuangkan ke dalam artikel.
Bireylerin Dışarıda Tek Başına/Yalnız Yemek Yeme Deneyimleri ve Yiyecek İçecek İşletmelerinin Yalnız Yemek Yiyenlere İlişkin Değerlendirmeleri
Authors: Aslantürk Elif , Unur Kamil
Published: October 2021

Demografik özelliklerdeki ve çağdaş yaşam tarzlarındaki değişimler tek başına tüketicilerin sayısında artışa neden olmaktadır. Bu artışın son yıllarda başta yiyecek içecek sektörü olmak üzere turizm sektöründe de yeni bir eğilim olarak ön plana çıktığı söylenebilir. Bu araştırmanın temel amacı bireylerin dışarıda (restoran, lokanta, kafe, fast food satış yerleri vb.) tek başına yemek yeme deneyimlerini araştırmaktır. Araştırmanın bir diğer amacı ise yiyecek içecek işletmelerinin tek başına yemek yiyen müşterileri işletme açısından nasıl değerlendirdiklerini belirlemektir. Belirlenen amaç doğrultusunda nitel bir araştırma süreci izlenmiş ve yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniğinden yararlanılmıştır. Örneklem seçiminde amaçlı ve kartopu örnekleme tekniği kullanılarak, tek başına yemek yiyen 64 kişiden ve 20 yiyecek içecek işletmesinden veri toplanmıştır. Veriler içerik analizi ve betimsel analize tabi tutulmuştur. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgularla, tek başına yemek yiyen bireylerin çoğunluğunun (%80,1’inin) dışarıda mecburen tek başına yemek zorunda kaldıkları ve tek başına yemek yemeyi genel olarak rahatsız edici ve sıkıcı bir durum olarak gördükleri sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. İşletmelerin ise tek başına olan müşterilerle ilgili henüz farkındalıklarının olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Otel Çalışanlarının Konaklama İşletmelerine Yönelik Mesleki Toplumsal Cinsiyet Algılarının Kurgusal Senaryo Tekniği İle Belirlenmesi
Authors: Öztürk İlker , Tankuş Emre , Durmaz Caner
Published: October 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı Sivas’ta faaliyet gösteren turizm işletme belgeli otellerde çalışanların turizm sektörü içerisindeki 12 iş pozisyonuna yönelik toplumsal mesleki cinsiyet algılarını ortaya çıkarmaktır. Sivas ilinde faaliyet gösteren turizm işletme belgeli otellerde aktif olarak çalışan 151 kişiden oluşturulan örneklemde, 12 iş pozisyonunun hangilerin feminen, maskülen veya nötr algılandıkları keşfedilmeye çalışılmıştır. Toplumsal mesleki cinsiyet algılarının cinsiyetler arasında farklılık gösterip göstermediği Ki-kare testi ile ortaya konmak istenmiştir. Katılımcıların bilinçaltında yer alan toplumsal mesleki cinsiyet algılarını ortaya çıkarmak için kurgusal senaryo tekniği kullanılarak araştırmada yer alan 12 iş pozisyonunun kullanıldığı bir senaryo üretilmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, katılımcıların söz konusu 12 iş pozisyonuna yönelik toplumsal mesleki cinsiyet algıları doğrudan yani açık ölçümle de ortaya çıkarılarak, iki ölçümdeki cevaplar üzerinden karşılaştırma yapılmak istenmiştir. Araştırmanın sonucuna göre Sivas’ta faaliyet gösteren otel çalışanlarının istihdam edilme oranlarının birbirine yakın olmasına rağmen kadın çalışanların genelde alt düzey iş pozisyonlarında, erkek çalışanların ise üst düzey iş pozisyonlarda algılandıkları görülmektedir.
Film Turistlerini Anlamak: Ölçek Geliştirme, Güvenilirlik ve Geçerlilik Çalışması
Authors: Arıkan Saltık Işıl
Published: October 2021

Bu çalışmada, film turistlerinin motivasyonlarını (FTMOT), beklentilerini (FTBEK) ve memnuniyetlerini (FTMEM) belirlemeye yönelik ölçekler geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çok adımlı ölçek geliştirme sürecinin izlendiği araştırmada, üç farklı çalışma grubundan oluşan toplam 906 film turistinden, kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle toplanan verilere güvenilirlik ve geçerlilik analizleri uygulanmıştır. Ölçeklerin yapı geçerliğini sınamak için açımlayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, film turistlerinin motivasyonlarını, beklentilerini ve memnuniyetlerini ölçmek üzere geçerli ve güvenilir üç ölçek geliştirilmiştir. FTMOT ölçeği tek faktör altında toplanan 4 maddeden oluşmaktadır. 16 maddeden oluşan FTBEK ölçeği, destinasyon içi ve destinasyon dışı beklentiler olmak üzere iki faktörlü bir yapıya sahiptir. FTMEM ölçeğinde tek faktör altında toplanan 10 madde bulunmaktadır. Araştırmanın film turistlerinin motivasyonları, beklentileri ve memnuniyetleri konularıyla ilgilenen araştırmacılara ve film turizmi talebini incelemek isteyen destinasyon yöneticilerine geçerli ve güvenilir ölçüm araçları sunması nedeniyle önem taşıdığı düşünülmektedir.
Dual Impact of Comorbidities And Symptoms of Coronavirus on Mental Health During COVID-19 Pandemic Among Males And Females In India: Online cross sectional study
Authors: Puntambekar Namrata , Desai Maruti B , Kanade Ashwini , Pednekar Mangesh S
Published: October 2021

Background: The novel coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) has become a pandemic affecting health and wellbeing worldwide. In addition to the physical health, economic, and social implications, the psychological impacts of this pandemic are increasingly being reported in the scientific literature. Individuals with certain pre-existing comorbidities have been identified as a high-risk group for fatalities of COVID-19 infection. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the association of COVID-19 symptoms and the presence of comorbidities with the mental health of the population during this pandemic.
Method: A cross-sectional web-based online study was conducted from 13thJune to 31stJuly 2020 and link was circulated using social media platforms. Participants were of age ≥18 and residents of India were included. HERO’s scale was used to assess the mental health status. A multivariate logistic regression was performed to examine associations.
Results: Out of 1021 eligible individuals (460-females, 561-males), 15.2% females and 11.2% males reported poor mental health status. The COVID-19 symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, fever, and sore throat were associated with poor mental health among males, while only nausea, vomiting was associated among females. Also, the presence of any one or more comorbidities was associated with poor mental health across gender.
Conclusion: Poor mental health was reported by both genders across the study population. Comorbidities and COVID-19 symptoms were significantly associated with poor mental health among males than females. These findings strongly support the need for an infrastructure to comprehend the gender-specific mental well-being as a core component of health across all the sections of Indian society.
definição de competências para convergência curricular: o Tuning e suas contribuições para a América Latina
Authors: Sardi Fabíola Parrillo , Corrêa Mariana Neves
Published: October 2021

O artigo trata da convergência curricular a partir da definição de competências genéricas e específicas no contexto do Processo de Bolonha e do Projeto Alfa Tuning América Latina. A partir da pesquisa de natureza qualitativa foram realizadas leituras sistemáticas e acesso aos sites oficiais dos projetos. Assim, o desenvolvimento do artigo está organizado da seguinte forma: contextualização do Processo de Bolonha e da implantação do Tuning; apresentação do conceito de competências e como elas foram definidas na Europa e depois na América Latina; por fim, algumas ponderações acerca de pesquisas apresentadas sobre sua efetivação nos países latino-americanos e suas contribuições para as universidades brasileiras. Concluiu-se que a convergência curricular na Europa concretizou-se com o projeto Tuning, porém esta metodologia apresentou alcance limitado na América Latina, incluindo o Brasil onde, embora haja em alguns cursos do Ensino Superior a organização a partir de competências, as mesmas não são usadas de maneira a convergir currículos.
PENGARUH GENDER FINANCIAL EXPERTISE KOMITE AUDIT TERHADAP PRAKTIK MANAJEMEN LABA PERUSAHAAN NON-KEUANGAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI PERIODE 2016-2018
Authors: Yuniargo Flaviana Agustiani , Harindahyani Senny
Published: October 2021

Earnings management is a manager's choice to choose accounting policies or real actions to achieve certain earnings goals. This study aims to examine the effect of the gender financial expertise of the audit committee on earnings management practices. This study uses 852 samples of non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2018 by using multiple linear regression analysis with classical assumption testing. The result of this study is the indication that committee audit financial expertise (EXPERT), proportion of the number of women on the audit committee (ACFD), and proportion of female financial experts on the audit committee (FEMEX) do not have a significant influence on earnings management as measured by using discretionary accruals. On the contrary, the proportion of male financial experts on the audit committee (MALEX), has a significant positive effect on earnings management. This shows that the presence of financial expertise that affects earnings management has been influenced by the sex of male financial experts. This research is in accordance with the theory that reveals that there are different effects with the existence of gender differences in a company.
PENGARUH KINERJA DAN VOLUME PERDAGANGAN TERHADAP HARGA SAHAM PERUSAHAAN PADA INDUSTRI PERBANKAN
Authors: Anam Saiful
Published: October 2021

The aim of this study is to (1) determine the effect of Return On Asset towards the Stock Price of banking companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange (2) determine the effect of Return On Equity towards the Stock Price of banking companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange (3) determine the effect of Earning Per Share towards the Stock Price of banking companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange (4) determine the effect of Trading Volume towards the Stock Price of banking companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange (5) determine the effect of Return On Asset, Return On Equity, Earning Per Share and Trading Volume towards the Stock Price of banking companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange. The population in this study is banking companies listed in the IDX. The selection of samples applies the purposive sampling method. The number of samples is 10 banking companies listed on the IDX in the period of 2015-2018.  The data analysis used to test the hypothesis is the Multiple regression analysis technique. Based on the research, results show that (1) Return On Asset gives positive effect towards the Stock Prices (2) Return On Equity Asset have an insignificant effect towards the Stock Prices (3) Earning Per Share Asset gives positive effect towards the Stock Prices (4) Trading Volume Asset have an insignificant effect towards the Stock Prices.
Flexibilização urbanística no contexto Covid-19 no Rio de Janeiro | Urbanistic flexibilization in the Covid-19 context in Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Lessa Paula Constantino Chagas , Campos Barbara Fortes , Lunardelli Cavallazzi Rosangela
Published: October 2021

Este artigo estuda o caso referência da Lei Complementar nº219 de 2020 no município do Rio de Janeiro, bem como suas implicações no processo de flexibilização dos parâmetros urbanísticos no contexto da pandemia do Covid-19. Analisa-se oconteúdo normativo, especialmente quanto às suas finalidades em alegada razão de urgência devido à decretação de estado de calamidade pública na cidade e à necessidade financeira em razão deste. A metodologia inclui a análise da incidência da Lei Complementar na cidade, mediante ao pagamento de contrapartida financeira, impropriamente denominada “mais-valia”. Observam-se as implicações urbanísticas em construções irregulares já executadas e em desrespeito aos padrões urbanísticos vigentes para a cidade, como gabarito, recuos e uso do subsolo. O texto discute essa norma em confronto com a legislação tributária e urbanística pertinente, levantando também aspectos relativosaos impactos na paisagem urbana da cidade. Atenção especial é direcionada à análise da norma no entorno das Áreas de Especial Interesse Social, aos valores a serem pagos e a suas especificidades para essas regiões, realizando-se simulação de cálculo de contrapartida a ser paga numa regularização hipotética. Verifica-se, desse modo, se o processo de flexibilização dos parâmetros urbanísticos favorece ou exclui as habitações em situação de vulnerabilidade, já gravemente penalizadas pela pandemia.
A falta que a cidade faz | The lack of the city
Authors: Cocozza Glauco de Paula , Rodrigues Messias Giovanna , Bittencourt Talarico Anna Laura
Published: October 2021

Este artigo apresenta os resultados e análises de uma pesquisa que busca compreender como, em tempos de isolamento social, a população está se relacionando com o espaço urbano das cidades onde residem. A pesquisa visa compreender dequais espaços urbanos as pessoas mais sentem falta nesse momento de pandemia e qual a sua interação com os espaços que ainda podem ser utilizados durante esse período, investigando a nova relação criada entre a população, espaço de moradia e o espaço urbano à sua volta. A pesquisa teve como público alvo principal a comunidade acadêmica da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia e, para obter os dados necessários para a análise, um questionário online e anônimo foi aplicado através da plataforma Google Forms e as respostas foram usadas para realizar uma sistematização de dados e criar hipóteses e conclusões do estudo. Buscou-se compreender quais os impactos que a pandemia trouxe para acomunidade em relação aos espaços urbanos, além de contribuir com estudos acadêmicos futuros, sendo este um gerador de informação e conhecimento que pode ser utilizado posteriormente para outras análises e reflexões.
STUDENTS’ RESPONSES ON USING WHATSAPP DURING ONLINE LEARNING
Authors: Amelia Yuni
Published: October 2021

Recently, the use of mobile devices to communicate, learn, attain knowledge, and share information. Whatsapp as one of free downloaded device applications become the most popular platform, especially among university students. It is also regarded as one of teaching and learning media that could facilitate collaborative learning even though in this online classes due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Challenges in attracting students’ attention and interest become higher during online learning, since lecturer could not directly interact and teach students. Students are required to fast adapt this new way. This research investigates students’ response on using Whatsapp as a learning tool during the online English Classes at State Islamic Institute of Palu. To get the result, there were 62 students of English Study Program at Tarbiyah and Teaching Education Faculty given 17 items of questionnaire. The result shows the majority of the students have positive responses and enjoy using Whatsapp as a learning tool during online classes. Even they love using Whatsapp.
THE EFFECT OF INSTAGRAM IN LEARNING ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Authors: Alfu  , Asmawati Nur , Fitriningsih  , Nurdin
Published: October 2021

The aims of this research are to find out the effect of Instagram in learning vocabulary of third semester students at English Tadris Study Program in IAIN Palu.  This research was quantitative method and used total sampling. The subject of this research was the students’ batch 2019 semester 3 academic year 2020-2021 in IAIN Palu. The total numbers of students of in this research were 102 students. After selected the sample of this research were 35 students. Research instrument is questionnaire.The technique of collection data was observation, and reduction.The result showed that Effect of Instagram in Learning Vocabulary of Third Semester Students’ at English Tadris Study Program in IAIN Palu Academic year 2020/2021, used online media namely google form. The data revealed that the level of the mean score 62,48% from 35 students which was categorized as high effect. Then the research concluded that it is evident that Instagram have an effect on learning English (vocabulary) of student. It was revealed by the mean score 62,48%. The research was classified as high category of the students’ questionnaire.
PEMBANGUNAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA PADA SEKOLAH KEJURUAN DI INDONESIA: TANTANGAN DAN PELUANG DI ERA REVOLUSI INDUSTRI 4.0
Authors: Ridwan Mahmud
Published: October 2021

Vocational education is one of education that is unique in the orientation of creating work-ready people with the appropriate knowledge and skills.  World changes in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, provide new direction in enhancing human resource in the form of new challenges.  This research was conducted to see the challenges and opportunities that exist in the industrial era 4.0 related to the development of human resource in vocational education in Indonesia.  The study in this research used the literature method.  Literature study is used to see the literature related to the subject.  From this topic, conclusion were drawn, so that it can be seen some of the challenges that exist in Industry 4.0.  but behind that, there are also opportunities that vocational education has that can be maximally utilized in building quality human resource.
Predictors of fractional flow reserve/instantaneous wave-free ratio discordance: impact of tailored diagnostic cut-offs on clinical outcomes of deferred lesions
Authors: De Filippo Ovidio , Gallone Guglielmo , D’Ascenzo Fabrizio , Leone Antonio Maria , Mancone Massimo , Quadri Giorgio , Barbieri Lucia , Bossi Irene , Boccuzzi Giacomo , Montone Rocco Antonio , Burzotta Francesco , Iannaccone Mario , Montefusco Antonio , Carugo Stefano , Castelli Chiara , Oreglia Jacopo , Cerrato Enrico , Peirone Andrea , Zaccardo Giuseppe , Sardella Gennaro , Niccoli Giampaolo , Omedè Pierluigi , Varbella Ferdinando , Rognoni Andrea , Trani Carlo , Conrotto Federico , Escaned Javier , De Ferrari Gaetano Maria
Published: October 2021

Background

Patient-related and lesion-related factors may influence instantaneous wave-free ratio (iFR)/fractional flow reserve (FFR) concordance, potentially affecting the safety of revascularization deferral.

Methods

Consecutive patients with at least an intermediate coronary stenosis evaluated by both iFR and FFR were retrospectively enrolled. The agreement between iFR and FFR at their diagnostic cut-offs (FFR 0.80, iFR 0.89) was assessed. Predictors of discordance were assessed using multivariate analyses. Tailored iFR cut-offs according to predictors of discordance best matching an FFR of 0.80 were identified. The impact of reclassification according to tailored iFR cut-offs on major cardiovascular events (MACE: cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction or target-lesion revascularization) among deferred lesions was investigated.

Results

Two hundred and ninety-nine intermediate coronary stenosis [FFR 0.84 (0.78–0.89), iFR 0.91 (0.87–0.95), 202 left main/left anterior descending (LM/LAD) vessels, 67.6%] of 260 patients were studied. Discordance rate was 23.4% (n = 70, 10.7% iFR-negative discordant, 12.7% iFR-positive discordant). Predictors of discordance were LM/LAD disease, multivessel disease, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, smoking, reduced eGFR and hypertension. Lesion reclassification with tailored iFR cut-offs based on patient-level predictors carried no prognostic value among deferred lesions. Reclassification according to lesion location, which was entirely driven by LM/LAD lesions (iFR cut-offs: 0.93 for LM/LAD, 0.89 for non-LM/LAD), identified increased MACE among lesions deferred based on a negative FFR, between patients with a positive as compared with a negative iFR (19.4 vs. 6.1%, P = 0.044), whereas the same association was not observed with the conventional 0.89 iFR cut-off (15 vs. 8.6%, P = 0.303).

Conclusion

Tailored vessel-based iFR cut-offs carry prognostic value among FFR-negative lesions, suggesting that a one-size-fit-all iFR cut-off might be clinically unsatisfactory.
Energy Performance Gap Analysis in Energy Efficient Residential Buildings in Lithuania
Authors: Motuzienė Violeta , Lapinskienė Vilūnė , Rynkun Genrika , Bielskus Jonas
Published: October 2021

Implementing provisions of the EPBD all Member States require to provide EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) when buildings are c onstructed, sold or rented. The purpose of the certificate is to compare buildings’ performance and inform the end-users. However, quite many mismatches and discrepancies could be found when comparing actual energy consumption with the once declared by the EPC. This mismatch of energy demand is known as Energy Performance Gap (EPG). It was analysed by different researchers on national levels. In the study, an overall overview of the high-performance buildings in Lithuania is performed and EPG is analysed using statistical indicators. Analysis has shown that for class A the EPG varies from −101 % to +77 %. More buildings are found to have a positive Energy Performance Gap. For class A+ and A++ variations are within a narrower interval: from +18 to 76 % and from +23 to 77 % accordingly. It confirms the findings in the other countries that very high-energy performance buildings tend to consume more than predicted. Also it is confirmed that despite differences in national certification methodologies, the same problem (just of different scale) exists and EPC schemes need revisions.
Production of Biodiesel using Calcined Brine Sludge Waste from Chor-Alkali Industry as a Heterogeneous Catalyst
Authors: Mwenge Pascal , Rutto Hilary , Enweremadu Christopher
Published: October 2021

Biodiesel is an environmentally friendly fuel, produced by a transesterification process using homogeneous catalyst which causes water pollution and cannot be recycled. The present study utilizes industrial brine sludge waste (IBSW) as a heterogeneous catalyst in the transesterification of waste cooking oil (WCO) into biodiesel. One variable at a time design was applied to optimize the transesterification process. The process variables were varied as follows: methanol to oil weight ratio (10–50 %), reaction time (0.5–2.5 h), reaction temperature (30–90 °C) and catalyst to oil weight ratio (0.84–4.2 %). The IBSW before and after calcination and the transesterification process was characterized using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Biodiesel was produced at maximum yield of 95.51 wt% at reaction time, temperature methanol to oil weight ratio, and catalyst to oil weight ratio of 1 hour, 60 °C, 30 wt%, and 2.52 wt% respectively. The FTIR and SEM results confirms that before and after the transesterification process the modification of IBSW took place. Using the ideal process conditions, biodiesel was produced and vital fuel properties such as viscosity, density, pour point and flash point were measured and were found to be within the specification as per American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) standards for biodiesel. The reusability of the IBSW catalyst was tested by recycling and it can be established that the catalyst can be utilized up to four times without affecting its catalytic activity.
Biomass Waste Processing into Artificial Humic Substances
Authors: Klavins Maris , Ansone-Bertina Linda , Arbidans Lauris , Klavins Linards
Published: October 2021

To address the biomass waste processing problem and transform it into refractory forms of carbon, recently suggested hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of biomass in alkaline environment can be considered as a prospective and climate neutral approach. Biomass HTC provides possibilities to obtain form of biochar (hydrochar) and artificial humic substances, however the conditions of the HTC have not been much studied. Optimization by Response Surface Methodology of the HTC using microwave treatment with three experimental variables (treatment temperature, length of microwave treatment, amount of biomass per volume) provides the possibility to significantly increase the yield of humic substances at the same time reducing the duration of the treatment. However, with an increase in the yield of humic substances, the yield of hydrochar decreases, thus supporting possibilities to obtain most needed biomass waste processing product.
Treatment of Storm Water from Agricultural Catchment in Pilot Scale Constructed Wetland
Authors: Grinberga Linda , Lauva Didzis , Lagzdins Ainis
Published: October 2021

Constructed wetlands as a treatment system are widely explored in different climate conditions and established to be effective in pollution removal from water environment. This study aims to demonstrate the performance of pilot-scale subsurface flow constructed wetland for storm water treatment in Latvia. The catchment basin was located in a farmyard of agricultural area and storm water was collected from the impermeable pavements. Storm water was accumulated in an open pond and periodically pumped above the filter part of the subsurface flow constructed wetland. Grab samples were collected once or twice per month at the inlet and outlet of the treatment system during a period of 73 months from year 2014 to 2020. Water quality parameters as nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N), ammonium nitrogen (NH4–N), total nitrogen (TN), orthophosphate phosphorus (PO4-P), and total phosphorus (TP), total suspended solids (TSS), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) were monitored. Water level at the inlet structure was automatically measured and flow rate was calculated based on the Manning equation for partially filled circular pipes. Results showed the reduction of average concentrations for all parameters during the study period. However, in some sampling cases concentrations increased at the outlet of the treatment system and can be explained by influencing factors of farming and maintenance. The treatment efficiency of NO3-N, NH4-N, TN, PO4-P, TP, TSS, BOD5 and COD concentrations was 17 %, 68 %, 55 %, 78 %, 80 %, 57 %, 80 % and 74 %, respectively. The study site demonstrated a potential to improve water quality in the long term.
Model for Project-Based Community Engagement
Authors: Leidig Paul , Oakes William
Published: October 2021

Community engagement experiences in STEM fields are typically project-based, which introduces components and considerations not explicitly addressed by models commonly used in community-engaged learning more broadly.  This paper is a narrative on how we reflected on current models, developed a new one designed for project-based community engagement experiences, and where we see it being useful into the future.  While existing models can be useful for STEM-based project teams, project-based engagement raises further questions and presents additional features, such as the existence of the dual value generators of both the project deliverable and project process.  We concentrated on providing a macroscopic view of project-based community engagement to organize aspects of a program and maximize positive features while managing resources.  The visual model has been developed to facilitate reflection on program design, development, operation, and assessment. It can facilitate intentional consideration, definition, and organization of stakeholders, project deliverables, project process, resources input, and value produced. We foresee several potential uses for this model as a conceptual framework and practical tool for community engagement experiences and programs.
Professor iniciante: considerações sobre o seu processo de indução no Ensino Técnico
Authors: Affonso Claudio Roberto , Andrade Maria de Fátima Ramos , Aparício Ana Silvia Moço
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo tem como objetivo geral investigar o processo de indução dos professores iniciantes de uma instituição Centro Estadual de Educação Técnica, localizada na cidade de São Paulo. Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem qualitativa. Na pesquisa de campo, foram aplicados questionários e realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas. Para a análise dos dados, obteve-se apoio dos estudos de Nóvoa (2013), Fiorentini e Crecci (2016), Shulman (2014), Garcia (2010), dentre outros autores que tratam sobre formação inicial, desenvolvimento profissional e processo de indução. Os resultados apontaram que os professores iniciantes entrevistados anseiam por um processo de indução eficaz, que some às suas práticas, propiciando maior compreensão sobre as atribuições inerentes ao professor técnico.
O pojmowaniu „rozwiązłości” w czasach przedchrześcijańskich: zjawisko prostytucji sakralnej
Authors: Krysztofiak Maria
Published: October 2021

The article presents the phenomenon of sacred prostitution which was characteristic of many ancient cultures and religions throughout the world. It shows a few of the most important issues connected with the sacred prostitution (also called religious or ritual): its origins (the cult of deities of love and fertility, typical of the pre-Christian cultures); its forms (one-time prostitution as an act of sacrificing one’s virginity or one-time sacrifice of a woman who was no longer a virgin, and constant prostitution practiced by priestesses or temple prostitutes); its main purposes (unification with deity, making a tribute to deity, pledge of the fertility of men, earth and animals by re-enactment of archetypical act of hieros gamos, the divine marriage). The article also analyses the religious anatomy of the phenomenon, basing on the thesis of Mircea Eliade; shows examples of sacred prostitution, taken mainly from The Golden Bough,the canonic work of Sir James George Frazer, and F.S. Pierre Dufour’s History of Prostitution; discusses the taboo of women’s blood on the basis of Jean-Paul Roux’s works; mentions the historical change in the meaning of the word “virgin” applying to Edward Whitmont’s statements; brings up controversies over the judgment of sacred prostitution as a historical phenomenon, referring to Edward Whitmont’s and Georg Baudler’s standpoints.
Definitions of intracranial aneurysm size and morphology: A call for standardization
Authors: Merritt William C. , Berns Holly F. , Ducruet Andrew F. , Becker Timothy Andrew
Published: October 2021

Background:

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are classified based on size (maximal dome diameter) as well as additional parameters such as neck diameter and dome-to-neck ratio (DNR). The neurosurgical literature includes a wide variety of definitions for both IA size and neck classifications. Standardizing the definitions of IA size and wide-neck classifications would help eliminate inconsistencies and potential misunderstandings of aneurysm morphology and rupture risk.

Methods:

We queried the MEDLINE (EBSCO) database using the terms “unruptured IA” and (“small” or “medium” or “large”) and filtered based on publication date, language, and scholarly journals. The resulting articles and their references were further screened for eligibility. This identified 286 records, of which 104 were excluded, leaving 182 articles for analysis. The review found several different IA size classifications and neck classifications.

Results:

A review of the existing literature describing size and neck classifications revealed 13 size classifications for small aneurysms, four classifications for medium aneurysms, 15 classifications for large aneurysms, and one classification for giant aneurysms. There were also seven different wide-neck classifications found.

Conclusion:

It is imperative that a standardization in classification be implemented to help interventionalists make the most informed decisions regarding emerging treatment options as new endovascular technologies and devices are emerging with indications based around these classifications. Based on the database findings, this article recommends standardized quantitative measurement ranges for IA size and neck classifications.
Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament at the craniocervical junction presenting with Brown-Séquard syndrome: A case report
Authors: Schuermans Valérie Nicole Elise , van Aalst Jasper , Postma Alida A. , Smeets Anouk Y. J. M.
Published: October 2021

Background:

Several case reports about spinal cord compression due to hyperostosis at the craniocervical junction are available. However, compression at C1-C2 solely due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is rare.

Case Description:

A 50-year-old Asian male, with a history of lumbar spinal canal stenosis, presented with a progressive quadriparesis within 3 months. Imaging showed central OPLL at the C1-C2 level contributing to severe spinal cord compression. The patient improved neurologically after a C1-C2 laminectomy.

Conclusion:

A patient presented with a progressive Brown-Séquard syndrome due to OPLL at the craniocervical junction (C1-C2 level) and improved following a decompressive laminectomy.
Pediatric angiocentric glioma with acute intracerebral hemorrhage: A case report with 36 months follow-up
Authors: Zhang Rui , Xu Xin , Zhou Huakang , Yao Dongying , Wei Ru , Muhammad Sajjad
Published: October 2021

Background:

Angiocentric glioma (AG) is an extremely rare intracranial tumor that was first described in 2005 and identified as a special type of intracranial tumor in 2007 by the WHO, which mainly affects children and young adolescents. Epilepsy is the main presentation; therefore, it was recognized as a seizure-related tumor in the past. Here, we report a case of AG with acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) as the first symptom who never had a seizure onset.

Case Description:

A 3-year-old girl with the right limb weakness was admitted to our hospital 4 h after onset in 2018. Computed tomography showed a hematoma of about 20 ml accompanied by a hyper/iso-dense spheroid lesion located in the sub-cortex of the left parietal lobe. Magnetic resonance image (MRI) showed signs of hypointense signal in T1, T2, and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequence, distinct enhancement of this tumefactive lesion in the contrast-enhanced sequence. Thus, the admission diagnosis was neoplasm with acute ICH. A gross total resection of the tumor was achieved by parietal craniotomy. The histopathological diagnosis was AG. No signs showed tumor recurrence after 36 months of follow-up.

Conclusion:

This is the sole case of AGs with acute intracranial hemorrhage as the first symptom without any kind of epilepsy by far. This case had unique MRI signs that were different from the previous description. This case enriches the clinical and radiological manifestations of AG and reveals that further investigations are needed to further understand AG.
Analysis of USBN Items in Mathematics at MTS Madani Alauddin
Authors: Ramli Tarmizi , Mania Sitti , Abrar Andi Ika Prasasti , Nur Fitriani , Mattoliang Lisnasari Andi
Published: October 2021

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis item matematika USBN (The National Standard School Examination) di MTs Madani Alauddin. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode evaluasi kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Penelitian ini dilakukan di MTs Madani Alauddin melalui lembar jawaban 113 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik dokumentasi. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan aplikasi Anates V4. Hasil penelitian menggunakan aplikasi versi 4.09 menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Tingkat kesulitan pertanyaan yang diperoleh, ada 16 item (45,71%), sedang dengan 19 poin (54,29%) dan tidak ada pertanyaan mudah. (2) Berdasarkan kriteria perbedaan daya yang diperoleh dengan perbandingan 12 item (34,29%), sedang 7 poin (20%), cukup bagus 6 poin (17,14%), dan sangat bagus 10 poin (28,57%). (3) Berdasarkan efektivitas penipuan diperoleh 10 item (33,33%) dalam kategori sangat baik, 9 item (30%) dalam kategori baik, 3 item (7,5%) dalam kategori buruk, 8 item (26,67%) dalam kategori buruk dan tidak ada dalam kategori sangat buruk. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada 9 item (25,71%) dalam pertanyaan kualitas baik, 11 item (31,43%) dalam pertanyaan kualitas buruk, dan 15 item (42,86%) dalam kualitas buruk. Pertanyaan kualitas dapat dimasukkan ke pertanyaan bank, item yang tidak dapat direvisi, dan item yang lebih buruk tentang pertanyaan masalah baru
Analisis Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Siswa Pada Materi Komposisi Fungsi
Authors: Utami Nur Isnaini , Sudirman Sudirman , Sukoriyanto Sukoriyanto
Published: October 2021

Aspek pemahaman konsep matematis menjadi dasar utama siswa dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan matematika. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah memberikan deskripsi kemampuan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa kelas XI SMKN 1 Kudus dalam menyelesaikan soal komposisi fungsi. Indikator pemahaman matematis pada penelitian ini mengacu kriteria mengukur kemampuan pemahaman matematis Thompson, sehingga peneliti dapat mengukur dan mengetahui bagaimana kemampuan pemahaman matematis subjek penelitian. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 3 siswa kelas XI Tata Boga 3 dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan 3 buah soal materi komposisi fungsi berupa tes tertulis berbentuk uraian yang telah disesuaikan dengan indikator pemahaman matematis yang digunakan.  Setelah rangkaian proses analisis data dilakukan, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan pemahaman matematis dari ketiga subjek penelitian tergolong sangat tinggi berdasarkan tabel klasifikasi kemampuan pemahaman matematis, yaitu sebesar 86%. Secara garis besar, subjek menyelesaikan soal tes yang diberikan sesuai dengan aturan konsep, notasi, dan istilah dalam materi komposisi fungsi, meskipun masih terdapat kesalahan miskonsep yang dilakukan.

The aspect of understanding mathematical concepts is the main basis for students in solving math problems. The purpose of this research is to describe the ability of students to understand mathematical concepts in class XI SMKN 1 Kudus in solving the composition of functions. Indicators of mathematical understanding in this study refer to the criteria for measuring Thompson's mathematical understanding so that researchers can measure and find out how the subject's mathematical understanding ability. This research used a qualitative descriptive method. The subjects in this study were 3 students of class XI “Tata Boga” 3 using the purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used 3 questions about the composition of the function in the form of a written test in the form of a description which has been adjusted to the indicators of mathematical understanding. After a series of data analysis processes were carried out, the results of this study indicated that the mathematical comprehension ability of the three research subjects was classified as very high based on the classification table of mathematical comprehension abilities, which was 86%. The subject completed the test questions given in accordance with the concept rules, notations, and terms in the function composition material, although there were still misconceptions that were made.
Analisis Self Confidence Pada Siswa Kelas XI Sekolah Kejuruan (SMK) Dalam Pembelajaran Matematika Daring
Authors: Santi Dina Pratiwi Dwi , Setiyani Setiyani , Suhena Ena , Dwiyanti Fasha , Suryana Nana
Published: October 2021

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis self convidence pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) di Cirebon dalam mengikuti pembelajaran online. metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, penelitian ini mengambil informasi self convidence pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan dicirebon. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan di Cirebon yang terdiri dari 30 siswa oleh 29 laki – laki dan 1 perempuan dari jurusan Teknik Kendaraan Ringan Otomotif. instrumen yang digunakan adalah angket kepercayaan diri siswa, yang dibentuk dari 7 indikator kepercayaan diri  atau self convidence terdiri dari 1.)Percaya pada kemampuan diri sendiri I sebesar 55,3%, kemudian 2.).Percaya.pada kemampuan.diri.sendiri.II sebesar 59%, 3.) Bertindak.mandiri.dalam mengambil keputusan sebesar 61,5%,4.)Menghargai diri dan usaha sendiri sebesar 55,6%, 5.)Bersemangat Ketika menggemukakan pendapat dalam diskusi sebesar 65,1%, 6.) Berani menghadapi tantangan I sebesar 58,6%, 7.)Berani menghadapi tantangan II sebesar 46,9%. Dari hasil perhitungan rata-rata berdasarkan indikator kemampuan self convidence diperoleh hasil dengan pencapaian 6 indikator bernilai sedang dan 1 indikator bernilai rendah. siswa yang tergolong rendah disebabkan karena kurangnya percaya diri dengan cenderung menghindari kegagalan dan enggan berubah atau atau mencoba sesuatu yang baru, sedangkan siswa yang tergolong sedang siswa yang cenderung berani dan percaya diri saat kegiatan.
Penerapan Pembelajaran Teams Games and Tournament Secara Daring untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar dan Keaktifan Siswa
Authors: Handayaningsih Rohyatun , Hidayanto Erry , Qohar Abdul
Published: October 2021

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan penerapan Teams Games and Tournament pada pembelajaran daring mata pelajaran Matematika dalam upaya meningkatan keaktifan dan hasil belajar siswa pada materi aljabar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam dua siklus, adapun tahapan dalam setiap siklusnya meliputi: (1) perencanaaan, (2) pelaksanaan dan pengamatan serta (3) refleksi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah 32 siswa kelas VII B Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri (MTsN) 8 Gunungkidul. Instrumen utama dalam penelitian ini adalah peneliti dan instrumen pendukung adalah lembar observasi, angket serta soal tes. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi pembelajaran, dan pemberian angket serta tes. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah diskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitan menunjukkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran tipe Teams Games and Tournament (TGT) secara daring dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar dan keaktifan siswa. Hal ini ditunjukkan data hasil observasi keaktifan sebesar 39,60% pada siklus I, mengalami kenaikan pada siklus II menjadi 70,40%. Sedangkan data pada angket menunjukkan hasil keaktifan pada siklus I sebesar 67,44% meningkat menjadi 80,56% pada siklus II. Hasil ketuntasan belajar siswa pada siklus I sebesar 39 % meningkat  menjadi 71% pada siklus II.