bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mucormycosis and COVID 19: Demography, associated co-morbidities and laboratory diagnosis in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Suryasnata das  , Rup Jyoti Chandak  , Priyanka Katariya
Published: February 2024

Purpose: The pathogenesis and treatment of severe COVID-19 infection in a patient makes him susceptible to many co-infections/super-infections, out of which the highest surge was of Post COVID mucormycosis. Prevention, early detection and management of Post COVID mucormycosis is essential due to its devastating and fatal outcome. The present study was performed to describe the clinico-demographic risk factors and role of various diagnostic modalities available for diagnosing mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients admitted in a super-speciality hospital. Method: A retrospective observational study was performed on 15 patients admitted with a clinical diagnosis of mucormycosis associated with COVID-19 infections, in a tertiary care centre between May 2021 to July 2021.Demographic details such as age, gender, Diabetes mellitus(DM), hypertension, glycosylated haemoglobin status ,existing immunocompromised conditions, other co-morbidities, time duration for reporting diseases after COVID-19 treatment, use of oxygen and/or ventilator support, steroid microbiological test results as well as pathological test results were collected from the patient records retrospectively. The data was compiled and analysed for association with development for mucormycosis. Results: The most common fungal species isolated in the study was Rhizopus species (53.33%). The most common clinical presentation was Nasal mucormycosis (53.33%) followed by Rhino –cerebral mucormycosis(13.3%) and Sino-nasal mucormycosis (13.3%).Diabetes mellitus was the most common associated co-morbidity(66.7%). Microscopy for fungal elements positivity was 66.67% while culture positivity was 85.7%.Culture and Histopathology findings correlated well clinically. Conclusion: Mucormycosis in COVID -19 was associated with deranged blood sugar levels either due to poorly controlled diabetes or steroid therapy. Fungal microscopy helped in early diagnosis while culture and histopathology could be employed together reliably for confirmatory diagnosis.
Sustainable energy solutions and climate change: A policy review of emerging trends and global responses
Authors: Adetomi Adewnmi  , Kehinde Andrew Olu-lawal  , Chinelo Emilia Okoli  , Favour Oluwadamilare Usman  , Gloria Siwe Usiagu
Published: February 2024

This policy review delves into the intricate nexus between sustainable energy solutions and the imperative to address climate change. As the global community grapples with the escalating challenges posed by environmental degradation, this study critically examines emerging trends and assesses the effectiveness of policy responses at the international level. The analysis spans a comprehensive spectrum, encompassing renewable energy sources, technological innovations, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change impacts. The review first explores the current state of sustainable energy technologies, shedding light on advancements in solar, wind, hydropower, and other renewable sources. It evaluates the feasibility, scalability, and economic viability of these technologies, considering their potential to revolutionize energy production while minimizing ecological footprints. Additionally, the study investigates the role of emerging technologies, such as energy storage systems and smart grids, in optimizing the integration of renewable energy into existing infrastructures. The second dimension of the review focuses on the global policy landscape, scrutinizing international agreements, accords, and collaborative efforts designed to combat climate change. The analysis assesses the effectiveness of existing policies in fostering sustainable energy transitions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Special attention is given to cross-border collaborations, funding mechanisms, and policy coherence among nations, highlighting success stories and identifying areas for improvement. Furthermore, the review examines the socio-economic implications of sustainable energy policies, considering their impact on job creation, economic growth, and social equity. By exploring case studies from diverse regions, the study aims to provide insights into the nuanced challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to sustainable energy systems. This policy review synthesizes key findings to offer a holistic understanding of the current landscape of sustainable energy solutions and climate change policies. By critically evaluating emerging trends and global responses, the study aims to inform policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders about effective strategies for navigating the complex terrain of sustainable energy transitions in the face of climate change.
Storia e memoria nel romanzo Xiguan siwang 习惯死亡 (Abituarsi a morire, 1989) di Zhang Xianliang 张贤亮 (1936-2014)
Authors: Beltrame Daniele
Published: February 2024

Historical wounds are a recurring theme in Chinese literature of the 20th‑century. In post-Mao China, the reconstruction of the past became one of the tasks of Chinese intellectuals. In Zhang Xianliang’s case, the experience of imprisonment was a painful journey of rethinking his identity as a man and an intellectual. In his novel Getting Used to Dying, he not only describes the recollection of his own biographical events, but also carries out a broader reflection on the value and weight of memory, as well as its reflections on the present. Literature thus becomes a tool for reflecting on the historical trauma and to try to settle the discrepancy between personal memory and official history.
Paz y opinión pública en Colombia
Authors:   Universidad del Rosario, Botero Sandra , García Sánchez Miguel ,   Universidad de los Andes
Published: February 2024

Paz y opinión pública en Colombia analiza las negociaciones de paz y el Acuerdo de La Habana desde la perspectiva de la opinión pública, y presenta un panorama de cómo esta ha evolucionado en el país, teniendo en cuenta los diferentes componentes del Acuerdo y algunos aspectos de su implementación. Especialistas en el tema abordan las actitudes y percepciones frente a las negociaciones y al Acuerdo con base en encuestas y rigurosos métodos de análisis de datos. A lo largo de estas páginas se pretende responder preguntas como cuál es el papel de las elites políticas en moldear las actitudes del público hacia el Acuerdo, si las víctimas del conflicto son más o menos dadas que el ciudadano promedio a apoyar la paz, qué tanto apoyan los colombianos la justicia transicional, cuál es la influencia de la opinión pública en las posturas de los legisladores sobre la paz, qué tanto pesan los sesgos de los y las ciudadanas hacia los excombatientes en la aprobación del Acuerdo de Paz y cuál es el vínculo entre experiencias de violencia y reconciliación. Este libro es de lectura obligada para todas las personas que quieran entender mejor las complejidades en torno a las actitudes ciudadanas frente a las negociaciones de paz, al Acuerdo de La Habana y su percepción por parte de la ciudadanía. Quien lea este libro verá que las opiniones de la ciudadanía sobre la paz trascienden el resultado del plebiscito del 2016, que estas evolucionan en el tiempo, son multidimensionales y llenas de tantos matices que requieren de una mirada detallada y a profundidad.
Mujer y turismo en la investigación geográfica española
Authors: Gómez Martín María Belén
Published: February 2024

Este artículo realiza una primera aproximación a la mujer como sujeto y objeto de investigación en la geografía del turismo española. Para ello, en primer lugar, se proporcionan algunos apuntes sobre la investigación geográfica en materia de turismo realizada por mujeres, contextualizando su protagonismo en la esfera académica y señalando las principales líneas de trabajo desarrolladas. En segundo lugar, se explora la investigación sobre turismo y mujer, a partir de una revisión sistemática de una selección de revistas científicas españolas sobre Geografía y/o Turismo.
REDUCTION OF FRICTION FORCE DURING PRESSING WITH IMPOSITION OF ULTRASONIC VIBRATIONS
Authors:   S. K. Sundukov Moscow automobile and road construction state technical university (MADI), Sundukov S. K.
Published: February 2024

Problems of reducing the friction force during the production process of press joints in the presence of ultrasonic vibrations of a male part are discussed. The results of experimental studies on increasing the depth of pressing due to the transformation of dry friction into quasi-viscous one are presented, the dynamics analysis of relative movements of assembled parts has been carried out.
Sustainable Delivery Model Selection using AROMAN Approach
Authors:   Department of Postal Traffic, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia, Dobrodolac Momčilo , Bošković Sara ,   Department of Management Marketing and Logistics, Faculty of Transport Engineering, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, Jovčić Stefan ,   Department of Management Marketing and Logistics, Faculty of Transport Engineering, University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, Lazarević Dragan ,   Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: February 2024

The development of electronic commerce has resulted in an increase in the number of shipments in their transfer systems. Delivery companies strive to respond to emerging situations, meet customer needs, and achieve profit through the optimization of their operations. The imperative is to establish a delivery system that is in line with the principles of sustainable development. This paper defines the task of choosing a sustainable model for shipment delivery and proposes the AROMAN method for its resolution. The applicability of the proposed method is demonstrated by solving the defined task in the territory of the city of Belgrade.
Cognitive and Motivational Numeracy Parenting Practices: Implications for Children’s Numeracy Engagement during Early Elementary School (Pre-print)
Authors: Wu Jiawen , Oh Dajung Diana , Hyde Daniel C. , Pomerantz Eva
Published: February 2024

Parents are considered a major resource in children’s numeracy development. The relative role of cognitive and motivational parenting practices, however, is unclear given that the two types of practices have largely been studied in isolation. The current study simultaneously estimated the contributions of several cognitive and motivational parenting practices hypothesized to be important, but which may have overlapping effects. To capture parents’ cognitive practices, the level and structure (i.e., prompts vs. statements) of 529 American parents’ (80% mothers; 65% white, 20% Black; 33% less than a bachelor’s degree) numeracy talk was coded during a challenging numeracy activity. Parents’ motivational practices were assessed by coding their autonomy support and control in the activity. Children’s (Mage = 7.5 years; 49% girls) engagement of numeracy strategies was also coded. Multi-level minute-to-minute modeling predicting children’s engagement from both cognitive and motivational parenting practices indicated that parents’ cognitive practices, particularly advanced prompts, predicted children’s subsequent engagement of numeracy strategies, which were often advanced. Parents’ motivational practices, as reflected in their autonomy support (vs. control), also foreshadowed children’s engagement. These effects of the two types of practices were independent of one another. Taken together, the findings are consistent with the idea that cognitive and motivational parenting practices provide distinct resources that can benefit children’s math learning.
AI-Replicas as Ethical Practice: Introducing an Alternative to Traditional Anonymization Techniques in Image-Based Research
Authors: Kamelski Tobias , Olivos Francisco
Published: February 2024

This paper introduces the use of AI-replicas as an alternative to traditional anonymization methods in image-based qualitative research. It emphasizes the ethical and practical dilemmas posed by current anonymization methods, such as distortion or loss of emotional and contextual information in images, and proposes the use of AI-replicas to preserve the integrity and authenticity of visual data while ensuring participant anonymity. The paper outlines the technological foundations of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and the practical application of Stable Diffusion to generate AI-replicas for anonymization and fictionalization purposes. Furthermore, it discusses the potential biases present in generative AI to suggest ways to mitigate these biases through careful prompt engineering and participatory approaches. The introduced approach aims to enhance ethical practices in visual research by providing a method that ensures participant anonymity without compromising the data's qualitative richness and interpretative validity.
Resolving the Hubble tension with a Late Dark Energy Modification to the ΛCDM Model
Authors: Friedmann Daniel E.
Published: February 2024

The Hubble tension arises from the difference between direct measurements of the Hubble constant and indirect measurements based on a cosmological model. This discrepancy has been confirmed with increasing precision, suggesting a potential issue with the current cosmological model. The simplest Lambda Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model, which incorporates a cosmological constant associated with dark energy, provides a good fit for a wide range of cosmological data. In this paper, we propose a modification to the ΛCDM model, hypothesizing that dark energy within gravitationally bound structures does not significantly affect the expansion of space within them. We simulate this modified ΛCDM model and compare it against both direct and indirect measurements of the Hubble constant. Our results show that this modification resolves the Hubble tension, providing a strong fit to both direct and indirect measurements of the Hubble constant.
The development of Indo-Iranian voiced fricatives
Authors: Begus Gasper
Published: February 2024

The development of voiced sibilants is a long-standing puzzle in Indo-Iranian historical phonology. In Vedic, all voiced sibilants are lost from the system, but the details of this loss are complex and subject to debate. The most intriguing development concerns the word-final -aḥ to -o in sandhi. This paper presents a new account of the development of voiced sibilants from the Proto-Indo-Iranian period to Vedic with a special emphasis on Iranian comparative data. I propose a new explanation for the peculiar development of word-final voiced fricatives and motivate the new proposal with a phonetic explanation. I argue that *-s lenited and voiced to *-ɦ word-finally which colors the preceding short vowel ă to *ɔ (o after lengthening). Word-internally, no debuccalization occurs. Voiced dental fricative *z colors the preceding a-vowel to *ε (e after lengthening). The voiced retroflex fricative *ẓ, on the other hand, is central enough to cause no coloring. Voiced fricatives thus color the preceding vowels with respect to their place of articulation. Dental fricatives cause fronting, while breathiness causes backing, which is supported by typological data. This proposal explains several unusual aspects of Vedic and Avestan data.
Resilience and Mentalizing in psychotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A moderated network analysis
Authors: Zavlis Orestis , Ebrahimi Omid V. , Puhlmann Lara , Zerban Matthias , Lassri Dana , desatnik alex , Nicolas Lorenzini , Kiselnikova Natalia , Fonagy Peter , Kalisch Raffael , Nolte Tobias
Published: February 2024

Objective: This study examines whether resilience and mentalizing capacities affect the network constellation of various protective and risk factors among psychotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: A multinational sample of N = 536 psychotherapists completed surveys regarding their mentalizing capacity, general resilience, and therapist-specific resilience, as well as several other protective and risk factors. Network models of the latter factors were constructed, and global as well as local moderation analyses were conducted to examine their connectivity patterns. Results: At a global level, general and therapist-specific resilience, but not mentalizing certainty, increased absolute levels of network connectivity. At the local level, the two types of resilience specifically moderated the connections among protective factors by rendering them more positive; whereas mentalizing capacity moderated the connections between protective and risk factors by rendering them more negative. Conclusion: These findings suggest that (therapist-specific) resilience might be characterized by reinforcing links among protective factors, whereas mentalizing might be typified by weakening effects of risk factors––patterns which could prove useful for enhancing psychotherapists’ wellbeing during times of global but also personal crises.
Threshold Concepts in Entrepreneurial Learning
Authors: Yetisen Ali K.
Published: February 2024

Enterprise activities have become indispensable components of higher education institutions across the UK. An emphasis on knowledge-based economies has motivated the proliferation of entrepreneurship programs in universities along with ever expanding infrastructure to support enterprise activities. Entrepreneurship programs have been conceived to extend the portfolio of business courses with the aim of transforming the students to budding entrepreneurs by instilling transferable ‘soft’ skills. This study explores the role of threshold concepts in transforming the way that the learner thinks and practices the profession of entrepreneurship. This study identifies the concepts that may act as threshold ones in entrepreneurship, and then explores how they might be transformative in relation to the students' learning experience. This study also examines the potential implementation of threshold concepts in entrepreneurship curricula and their implications for the educators and the learners.
Hydrocarbon-Impacted Soils Supported Mn for Organic Pollutant Oxidation
Authors: Saputra Edy , Fadli Ahmad , Prawiranegara Barata Aditya , Amri Amun , Heltina Desi , Bahri Syaiful , Sandhyavitri Ari , Restuhadi Fajar , Abid Hussein Rasool , Azhar Muhammad Rizwan , Utama Panca Setia
Published: February 2024

Hydrocarbon-impeded soil (HIS) is solid waste from spills or leaks during industrial activities that negatively impact the environment. This study aims to utilize HIS as catalyst support on MnO2 to degrade RhB (RhB) solution using Peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and to determine the optimum conditions for the catalyst to degrade RhB. The catalyst was synthesized by reacting HIS, calcined with KMnO4 with various catalyst supports with high and low Total contain Petroleum Hydrocarbon (TPH). The process degradation of Rhodamine Solution was carried out with various catalysts, PMS, and RhB concentrations. The catalyst was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Nitrogen gas adsorption-desorption (BET), and Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Disperse Spectroscope (SEM-EDX). In this study,  the best catalyst performance was MnO2@H-TPH, which could activate PMS to degrade RhB with dye removal of 98% in about 180 min, at conditions 10 g/L RhB, 0.1 g/L catalyst, and 3 g/L PMS with the activation energy of 16.3 kJ/mol.
Effect of Water Adsorption on Bilayer h-BN: First-Principles Study
Authors: Paudel G. , Nepal M. , Aryal S. , Devkota A. , Neupane H. K.
Published: February 2024

Recent years have seen a great deal of excitement in the study of the structural, electronic and magnetic behavior of two-dimensional (2D) materials. This has great promise for improved electronics, fascinating quantum technologies, and energy-efficient gadgets. In the current work, we have investigated the structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of bilayer h-BN and water adsorption on pristine h-BN bilayer supercell material using the density functional theory (DFT) method. We have examined the structural properties, and found that they are structurally stable materials. We have examined the band structure and density of states (DoS) calculations of h-BN, and water adsorbed h-BN materials. It is found that water adsorbed on pure h-BN is an n-type Schottky semiconducting material, and pristine h-BN is a broad bandgap p-type Schottky material. P-type insulating material becomes n-type semiconducting material when water molecules are adsorbed. Additionally, after looking the materials' magnetic properties through their DoS and partial density of states (PDoS) analysis. We found that h-BN, and water adsorbed h-BN have non-magnetic properties. Thus, they have been employed extensively in many different industries because of their bandgap energy and non-magnetic in nature.
Study of Natural Background Radiation in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Authors: Karki R. S. , Bhatta R. , Jha B. P. , Khanal R. , Shah B. R.
Published: February 2024

In this research, we explored the influence of natural sources on ambient radiation levels in the surrounding environment. Our investigation involved conducting a comprehensive survey of background radiation across seven districts in the Bagmati province. We utilized a Radalert 100 radiation monitor to measure the background dose rate at 141 different locations. The recorded background ionizing radiation at these sites varied from 0.022 mR/hr to 0.028 mR/hr, averaging at 0.025 mR/hr. The mean dose rate was determined to 2.129 ± 0.172 mSv/y. Subsequently, the obtained dose rates were used to compute the Annual Effective Dose equivalent (AEDE) for the local population, revealing values ranging from 0.240 mSv/yr to 0.294 mSv/yr, with an average of 0.270 mSv/yr. Significantly, these AEDE values exceeded the International Commission for Radiation Protection (ICRP) limit of annual effective dose (1mSv/yr) recommended for the general public. The elevated AEDE levels are likely attributed to the geological characteristics and rock formation in the study area. Despite the higher AEDE, it is important to note that our overall findings suggests no substantial radiological hazard to the public in the study regions.
Air Pollution Airshed Map of the Chaurjahari Model City, Rukum West, Karnali, Nepal
Authors: Khatri H. L. , Shrestha S. , Regmi R. P.
Published: February 2024

Chaurjahari area of the Rukum West District of the Karnali Province is one of the proposed model cities of the Government of Nepal, being developed to manage the unbalanced, rapid, haphazard, and uncontrolled urbanization in Nepal. While the model city plans to integrate physical, social, economic, and other anticipated urban facilities, no necessary thoughts on the protection of air quality seem to be given. The present study has been conceived to understand the meteorological implications of air pollution transport and the formation of pollutant fields over Chaurjahari City using weather and chemical transport modeling. The meteorological fields and pollution transport were simulated with the Advanced Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF-ARW) modeling system and an Eulerian Chemical Transport Model (CTM), respectively. The WRF simulated fields displayed a strong diurnal pattern with windless conditions throughout the early morning to late morning hours, whereas, strong winds accompanied the significant up and downndrafts in the afternoon. Similarly, the pollution dispersion simulation revealed that the city area remains stagnated blanketing the city area from early morning to noontime deteriorating air quality. However, in the afternoon time, local meteorological flows over the area generally organize pollutants transport towards the northern and northeastern high mountainous region reducing air pollution but risking deposition of pollutants in the mountain glaciers. Such deposition of pollutants over the mountains may accelerate the melting of glaciers and snow enhancing the effects of climate change.
Exploration of Anti-Diabetic Potential of Rubus ellipticus smith through Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, and MMPBSA Calculation
Authors: Neupane P. , Dhital S. , Parajuli N. , Shrestha T. , Bharati S. , Maharjan B. , Adhikari Subin J. , Shrestha R. L. S.
Published: February 2024

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder affecting a majority of the population worldwide. Hyperglycemia leading to diabetes mellitus could be managed through the inhibition of human pancreatic α-amylase enzyme. Phytochemicals are frequently reported to possess anti-diabetic activity through inhibition of normal functioning of α-amylase. This study aims to find potential α-amylase inhibitors from Rubus ellipticus Smith with molecular-level understanding using different computational tools. From the molecular docking calculations, rubuside F and rubuside D possessed good binding affinity of -10.0 kcal/mol and -9.9 kcal/mol, respectively better than the reference drugs (acarbose, miglitol, voglibose and metformin). Both the compounds showed good geometrical stability from molecular dynamics simulation accessed in terms of RMSD, hydrogen bond count, SASA, Rg and RMSF. Binding free energy changes of -27.92±4.15 kcal/mol and -28.75±4.15 kcal/mol, respectively for the two ligands indicated sustained thermodynamic spontaneity present in the adducts. The two phytochemicals could be proposed as potential inhibitors of human pancreatic α-amylase for the treatment of diabetes. Further, in vitro and in vivo experiments are recommended for the verification of computational insights in the course of drug design and discovery process.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Eco Enzym dengan Memanfaatkan Sampah Organik pada Kelompok Masyarakat Desa Samirono Kecamatan Getasan Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Rifandi Raditya Ahmad , Haksasi Banun Sri , Marliyah Lili , Harini Harini
Published: February 2024

Permasalahan persampahan menjadi masalah serius baik di kota maupun desa khususnya sampah organik termasuk di desa Samirono kecamatan Getasan kabupaten Semarang. Pengolahan sampah harus dilkukan secara komprehensif baik di hulu maupun di hilir. Pelibatan masyarakat dalam penanganan sampah menjadi salah satu kunci keberhasilan, Eco-Enzyme merupakan metode yang dapat digunakan dalam penanganan sampah organik menjadi memiliki nilai manfaat. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan mengeduksi masyarakat untuk dapat menangani sampah  organik  rumah  tangga menjadi produk alami mulfifungsi baik sebagai cairan pembersih, desinfektan hingga pupuk organik dengan teknologi yang ramah lingkungan. Pembuatan Eco-Enzyme dengan memanfaatkan sampah organik dapat membantu masyarakat mengurangi   pengeluaran, serta dapat berkontribusi dalam mengurangi pencemaran lingkungan  dari  zat  kimia  akibat  penggunaan cairan pembersih dan desinfektan berbahan kimia sintesis. Metode pengabdian dilaksanakan dengan cara melakukan sosialisasi, pelatihan dan pendampingan membuat Eco-Enzyme. Kegiatan   pengabdian   ini   dilakukan   secara tatap muka langsung kepada masyarakat. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah masyarakat mampu secara mandiri membuat Eco-Enzyme dari sampah organik rumah tangga.
Upaya Pengenalan Seks Usia Dini untuk Mencegah Kekerasan Seksual pada Anak
Authors: Hardiyanti Dwi
Published: February 2024

Anak adalah investasi masa depan bangsa yang maju dan bermoral penuh. Oleh sebab itu, anak menjadi tanggung jawab orang tua dan pendidik yang dapat mengupayakan agar anak-anak tumbuh dan berkembang optimal sesuai dengan harapan. Anak sehat dan sejahtera baik fisik, emosional, intelektual, sosial, dan seksualnya. Pendidikan seks usia dini merupakan bagian penting untuk diajarkan sejak anak mulai bisa mengenali bagian tubuhnya agar anak dapat terhindar dari pelecehan seksual. Pelecehan seksual menimbulkan reaksi negative seperti malu, marah, benci, tersinggung, mengalami gangguan psikis dan sebagainya pada diri seseorang yang menjadi korban pelecehan seksual tersebut. Dengan cepatnya kematangan seksual anak namun lemahnya pendampingan orangtua secara intensif terhadap perkembangan seksual anak, dan mudahnya akses informasi melalui media internet, pendidikan seks yang diselenggarakan oleh sekolah menjadi semakin penting. Cara yang efektif dalam mengajarkan pendidikan seks pada anak usia dini menurut guru PAUD adalah dengan media alat peraga, gambar dan praktek terutama bila terkait keterampilan (seperti cara membersihkan alat kelamin yang benar). Media cerita dan dongeng juga cukup efektif terutama untuk mengajarkan situasi-situasi atau kejadian yang harus diantisipasi anak mengenai. Keterlibatan dan dukungan orangtua dalam pendidikan seks pada anak usia dini ini sangat diperlukan, agar ada kesinambungan antara yang diajarkan di sekolah dengan yang diajarkan di rumah.
Efektivitas Project Based Learning sebagai Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Terhadap Keterampilan Abad 21 Mahasiswa Pendidikan Biologi
Authors: Tendrita Miswandi , Hidayati Ully
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembelajaran Project Based Learning sebagai implementasi kurikulum merdeka terhadap keterampilan abad 21 mahasiswa pendidikan biologi. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Program Studi Pendidikan Biologi, Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka pada mahasiswa Semester V yang memprogram mata kuliah Zoologi Vertebrata. Desain penelitian ini menggunakan Pretest-Posttest Only Control Group Design dengan instrumen penelitian berupa tes essay yang dirancang berdasarkan indikator keterampilan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan berpikir kreatif. Analisis deskriptif menunjukkan perbedaan nilai keterampilan berpikir kritis dan kreatif mahasiswa sebelum dan setelah mengikuti pembelajaran menggunakan model Project Based Learning (PjBL). Rerata nilai postes keterampilan berpikir kritis (54,14) secara signifikan lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan rerata nilai pretes (41,67), sedangkan pada keterampilan berpikir kreatif, rerata nilai postes (52) juga secara signifikan lebih tinggi daripada rerata nilai pretes (42,10). Analisis inferensial dengan uji Wilcoxon menunjukkan bahwa nilai signifikansi untuk keterampilan berpikir kritis adalah 0,000 < 0,05, dan untuk keterampilan berpikir kreatif adalah 0,002 < 0,05. Dari hasil ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan Project Based Learning (PjBL) efektif sebagai implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka terhadap keterampilan abad ke-21 mahasiswa pendidikan biologi. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran Project Based Learning memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap peningkatan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan kreatif mahasiswa dalam konteks pendidikan biologi.
Stressors and Stress of Veterinary Students during their Introduction to the Clinical Workplace
Authors: Marsch Stephan , Yanagida Takuya , Steinberg Evelyn
Published: February 2024

Various stressors contribute to veterinary students’ stress levels. According to the medical education literature, students’ stress seems to increase during clinical training, but research investigating this in veterinary students is scarce. According to transactional stress theory, individual students may not perceive every stressor as equally stressful. The present research therefore aimed to investigate how stressful veterinary students perceive stressors of clinical training, identify subgroups based on their perceptions of these stressors, and determine whether the subgroups differ regarding their total clinical training-related stress and academic achievement. The sample consisted of 197 veterinary students completing their clinical rotation course. The Rotation Stress Questionnaire for Veterinary Students (RSQV) was employed to assess rotation-specific stressors and stress. Course grades served as indicators of academic achievement. Veterinary students reported moderate overall clinical training-related stress, and heavy workload was the main source of stress. Hierarchical cluster analysis identified four subgroups of students, namely: the Generally Stressed Group, Responsibilities Uncertainty Group, Overtasked Group, and Unstressed Group, with significant differences in total stress ( p < .001). The groups also differed significantly in academic achievement ( p = .015), with post-hoc analysis indicating significant mean differences between the highest- and lowest-stress groups ( p = .014). In conclusion, veterinary students’ stress during clinical training appears to be a significant factor, particularly concerning workload. However, there are interindividual differences in total stress and achievement which should be considered.
Penerapan Non Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) Untuk Meningkatkan Aksesibilitas Perpustakaan Bagi Mahasiswa Tunanetra
Authors: Atakari Yuni Angraeni , Fahriko Muhammad , Juharman Muhammad , Heriansyah Heriansyah , Zulfitrah Zulfitrah , HN Wahyudi
Published: February 2024

Layanan perpustakaan pada dasarnya belum menunjukkan aksesibilitas bagi penyandang tunanetra, untuk mengakses keseluruhan sumber bacaan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bentuk-bentuk aksesibilitas perpustakaan bagi tunanetra dan mengembangkan model layanan perpustakaan berbasis suara yang dapat dijadikan rujukan dalam meningkatkan aksesibilitas perpustakaan bagi tunanetra. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah pendekatan penelitian pengembangan (Research and Develovment). Desain penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan 4D (four-D). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Model layanan Perpustakaan Bicara dapat menjadi salah satu alternatif bagi perpustakaan konvensional yang belum sepenuhnya dapat memenuhi kebutuhan orang tunanetra dalam mengakses informasi dari buku. Pengembangan layanan digitalisasi referensi bahan bacaan oleh perpustakaan konvensional dapat dilakukan dengan cara menginstal perangkat pembaca layar (Screen Reader) jenis NVDA di komputer sehingga mahasiswa tunanetra dapat mengakses bahan bacaan tersebut secara digital. hasil penelitian ini hadirnya digitalisasi sumber referensi seperti e-book, e-journal, dan e-Library berupa output suara sehingga memudahkan teman tunanetra.
PELATIHAN PERAWATAN DAN PERBAIKAN POMPA AIR SKALA RUMAH TANGGA BAGI MASYARAKAT DESA AMBAWANG KECAMATAN PELAIHARI KABUPATEN TANAH LAUT
Authors: Rendi Rendi , Firman Muhammad , Arief Saifullah , Hartadi Budi , Arifin Jainal
Published: February 2024

Penyuluhan dan pelatihan perawatan dan perbaikan pompa air skala rumah tangga telah dilaksanakan di Desa Ambawang, Kecamatan Batu Ampar, Kabupaten Tanah Laut, Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan. Desa ini merupakan desa maju dengan mayoritas pekerjaan sebagai pekebun dan peternak. Meskipun demikian, desa ini belum memiliki akses air bersih, yang menyebabkan masyarakat membuat sumur dan menggunakan pompa air untuk memindahkan air ke rumah. Sayangnya, banyak pompa mengalami kerusakan karena kurangnya pemahaman tentang prinsip dasar dan teknik perawatan pompa. Dalam upaya meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat, dilaksanakanlah pelatihan perawatan dan perbaikan pompa air. Metode pelaksanaan meliputi persiapan peralatan dan bahan pengabdian, pembuatan spanduk pengabdian, dan penyuluhan aktif demonstratif dengan penjelasan singkat dan demonstrasi perawatan dan perbaikan pada pompa air. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan ini berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang perawatan dan perbaikan pompa air, yang terlihat dari peningkatan tingkat pengetahuan dari 20% menjadi 95%. Kegiatan ini memberikan manfaat bagi masyarakat, yaitu kemampuan untuk memahami sistem kerja pompa dan melakukan perawatan serta perbaikan secara mandiri.
PELATIHAN INSTALASI LISTRIK SKALA RUMAH TINGGAL DI DESA SUNGAI KUPANG
Authors: Muammar Rais , Faridha Moethia , Karim Saiful
Published: February 2024

Kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat terhadap pentingnya instalasi listrik yang sesuai ketentuan atau standar yang ditetapkan dan penggunaan listrik secara baik dan benar, menyebabkan banyak terjadinya kasus kebakaran akibat korsleting listrik pada skala rumah tinggal. Pemasangan instalasi listrik tegangan rendah pada skala rumah tinggal pada umumnya diharuskan mengikuti panduan maupun aturan yang sudah ditetapkan seperti pada persyaratan umum instalasi listrik (PUIL) ataupun aturan terkait lainnya. Sehingga tidak ada kesalahan dalam pemasangan instalasi dan penggunaan bahan instalasi listrik yang mengakibatkan konsleting listrik, kebakaran dan lainnya yang dapat merugikan para pengguna listrik. Oleh sebab itu, diadakanlah pelatihan instalasi listrik skala rumah tinggal agar masyarakat dapat memahami instalasi listrik yang telah terpasang sesuai standar atau tidak sesuai standar yang ditetapkan. Selain itu juga diharapkan masyarakat yang mengikuti pelatihan dapat memiliki keahlian dalam bidang instalasi listrik, sehingga menjadi modal dasar untuk menjadi teknisi listrik yang mana hal ini dapat membuka peluang kerja bagi masyarakat tersebut dalam dunia instalasi listrik. Oleh sebab itu, pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan mampu memberikan wawasan instalasi listrik yang sesuai ketentuan atau standar dan penggunaan listrik secara baik dan benar, dan dapat menjadi salah satu langkah awal jika kedepannya ada masyarakat yang bekeinginan menjadi seorang instalatir listrik.
Ongoing History Writing in History Textbooks
Authors: Nyström Daniel
Published: February 2024

This article addresses the ways in which Swedish history textbooks for upper secondary schools published between 1994 and 2011 deal with the most recent past. The textbooks are chronologically organized and follow history into the textbook authors’ time, and each new edition of the textbooks includes the latest developments. The article inquires as to whether this gradual addition of events is to be regarded as historiography at all, or what the possible difference is between contemporary commentary and historiography. It examines which events and developments are selected, how they are presented, and how they can be interpreted with regard to periodization and the use of history.
Intracranial solitary fibrous tumor in a 15-year-old girl: illustrative case
Authors: Lu Kuan , Qu Xiaoqing , Jiang Jingcheng , Zheng Quanjun , Ao Yongsheng , Qiu Lihua
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is an infrequent spindle cell tumor derived from mesenchymal tissue, which can manifest in diverse anatomical locations, primarily in the pleural cavity and infrequently in the central nervous system. SFT is predominantly observed in individuals aged between 40 and 50 years old, with a slightly higher occurrence in males than in females.

OBSERVATIONS

This case report describes a female, age 15, who had migraines for 2 months prior to the diagnosis of an intracranial tumor. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a mass located in the right parietooccipital region with surrounding edema and a compressed right lateral ventricle. Neurosurgery was utilized to successfully remove the mass, and single intracranial fibrous tumor (grade I) was identified by postoperative pathological analysis. During an 8-month follow-up period, the patient did not experience any recurrences.

LESSONS

SFT is often misdiagnosed as meningioma because of their similar imaging characteristics. However, identifying the distinctive features of SFT on magnetic resonance imaging can distinguish it from meningioma and help to select appropriate treatment. The complete preoperative imaging data for this case indicated a highly vascularized tumor. Preoperative vascular embolization treatment reduced any difficulties during the subsequent tumor resection and minimized intraoperative bleeding.
Misplaced intraspinal venous stent causing cauda equina syndrome: illustrative case
Authors: Shah Vaibhavi , Johnstone Thomas , Haider Ghani , Marianayagam Neelan J , Stienen Martin N , Chandra Venita , Veeravagu Anand
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Endovenous stents for deep venous thrombosis treatment can be unintentionally placed in the spinal canal, resulting in neurological deficit.

OBSERVATIONS

The authors report the case of a patient presenting to our institution with intraspinal misplacement of an endovenous stent, resulting in cauda equina syndrome. The authors also performed a systematic literature review, evaluating the few previously reported cases. This review was performed according to the updated Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. In four of five cases describing stent misplacement into the spinal canal, the authors report that only anteroposterior monoplanar imaging modalities were utilized for venous localization and stent deployment. The anteroposterior plane cannot assess the relative depth of structures, nor can it distinguish between superimposed structures well. Therefore, the use of biplanar imaging should at least be considered before stent deployment, as intraspinal stent placement can lead to disastrous consequences.

LESSONS

This report should serve as an impetus for the use of biplanar or three-dimensional imaging modalities for iliac venous stent placement. Additionally, this work should increase spine surgeons’ awareness about management and operative techniques when faced with this complication.
Operative planning for a functional precision medicine assay of recurrent high-grade glioma: illustrative case
Authors: Mathews Andrew P , Shelton William J , Horta Erika Santos , Reddy Damalcheruvu Prashanth , Nix J. Stephen , Gokden Murat , Rodriguez Analiz
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Functional precision medicine (FPM) represents a personalized and efficacious modality for treating malignant neoplasms. However, acquiring sufficient live tissue to perform FPM analyses is complicated by both difficult identification on imaging and radiation necrosis, particularly in cases of recurrence. The authors describe a case of planning biopsy trajectories for an FPM assay in a patient with recurrent high-grade glioma.

OBSERVATIONS

A 25-year-old male with a history of recurrent high-grade glioma was scheduled for laser ablation and biopsy with ChemoID assaying after regions of potential recurrence were identified on follow-up imaging. Preoperative magnetic resonance (MR) spectroscopy of the regions showed areas of high choline/creatine ratios within lesions of radiation necrosis, which helped in planning the biopsy trajectories to selectively target malignancies for FPM analysis. ChemoID results showed high tumor susceptibility to lomustine, which was implemented as adjuvant therapy.

LESSONS

FPM therapy in the setting of recurrence is complicated by radiation necrosis, which can present as malignancy on imaging and interfere with tissue acquisition during biopsy or resection. Thus, operative approaches should be carefully planned with the assistance of imaging modalities such as MR spectroscopy to better ensure effective tissue acquisition for accurate FPM analysis and to promote more definitive treatment of recurrence.
Spontaneous sphenoid sinus meningocele with associated amenorrhea and headache: illustrative case
Authors: Franklin Deveney , Yamani Ali S , Boyke Andre E , Menaker Simon A , Tang Dennis , Mamelak Adam N
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Developmental meningoceles of the sphenoid sinus are uncommon. When encountered, they are often associated with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea.

OBSERVATIONS

The authors present the case of a 27-year-old female with a large meningocele eroding through the sella turcica and sphenoid sinus into the nasopharynx. The patient presented with intractable headaches and amenorrhea without CSF rhinorrhea.

LESSONS

The patient underwent an endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal reduction of the meningocele with reelevation of the pituitary gland and skull base reconstruction with abdominal fat graft and nasoseptal flap.
E-learning in Times of Radical Uncertainty
Authors: Rice Mary Frances , Argüello de Jesús Joaquín T , DePascal Nicholas , McFeely Helen M , Heaviland Lehman , Traylor Amy
Published: February 2024

As teachers and teacher educators in the United States, we offer this editorial based on our lived experiences with the political, social, and environmental precarities where we live. Among these precarities are our looming U.S. presidential election after the last one included a plot by bad actors to abscond with our State’s electoral votes, our constant struggle for water in a desert state, and our weak overall internet connectivity. We call our wonderings about how we are living in and somehow surviving these times, radical uncertainties. In this editorial, we canvas radical uncertainties related to e-learning about digital literacies, generative text, datafication, and the camera gaze. Alongside these uncertainties, we offer alternative avenues for collective thinking based on Chicana Feminist epistemologies. We intend for readers to consider how local knowing can and should inform e-learning planning and practice.
STRATEGI PENCEGAHAN STUNTING BERBASIS TATA KELOLA DANA DESA
Authors: Handayani Bekti , Arianto Bambang
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengelaborasi strategi pencegahan stunting berbasis tata kelola dana desa. Pemanfaatan dana desa dapat digunakan untuk mensukseskan berbagai program pencegahan stunting di tingkat perdesaan seperti intervensi gizi spesifik, intervensi gizi sensitif, penguatan kesadaran dan pengetahuan kewargaan desa. Kendati demikian tidak semua pemerintah desa telah memprioritaskan penggunaan dana desa untuk pencegahan stunting. Faktor pengetahuan dan wawasan terhadap bahaya stunting masih belum merata dalam nalar para aparatus pemerintahan desa. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif eksplanatoris dengan teknik wawancara mendalam (in-depth interview) dan observasi kepada para ibu balita serta pemerintahan desa di wilayah Kabupaten Serang Banten. Dengan demikian penelitian ini menemukan bahwa pemanfaatan dana desa dapat berkontribusi bagi upaya memperkuat indikator utama pencegahan stunting seperti infrastruktur layanan kesehatan, intervensi gizi, kesadaran dan pengetahuan kewargaan desa. Penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa dibutuhkan partisipasi aktif dari kewargaan desa untuk berperan aktif mengawal tata kelola dana desa agar tepat sasaran dalam program pencegahan stunting.
PEMANFAATAN CACHING SYSTEM MENGGUNAKAN REDIS UNTUK SISTEM PENGELOLAAN INFORMASI AMBALAN ASHABUL KAHFI BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Ridhalri Ridhalri
Published: February 2024

Sistem Pengelola Informasi Ambalan Ashabul Kahfi Berbasis Web merupakan aplikasi yang menyajikan informasi mengenai Ambalan Ashabul Kahfi SMA Negeri 23 Bone. Aplikasi ini merupakan sumber informasi Ambalan Ashabul Kahfi yang meliputi profil, materi, berita, pendaftaran anggota, serta dilengkapi dengan fitur chat sebagai media komunikasi. Tidak hanya sebagai pengelola informasi Ambalan, aplikasi ini juga memanfaatkan teknik caching system menggunakan Redis dalam pengaksesan data berita untuk mempercepat proses pengaksesan data dan membantu mengurangi beban kerja server utama. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian yang telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik blackbox pada pengujian beta menghasilkan persentase tertinggi dari kuesioner yaitu sebanyak 87% menyatakan sangat setuju dengan adanya sistem pengelola informasi Ambalan Ashabul Kahfi berbasis web dengan pemanfaatan caching system menggunakan Redis. Implikasi dari aplikasi ini baik untuk diterapkan sesuai dengan kinerja dan kebutuhan ambalan Ashabul Kahfi sehingga berguna dan mengefisienkan pekerjaan, aplikasi ini juga mempermudah masyarakat memperoleh informasi mengenai ambalan secara cepat dan menarik.
PENTINGNYA SOCIAL PROOF DALAM DIGITAL MARKETING
Authors: Nikmah Nafidatun , Zaidah Nur
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuktikan dan mengukur sejauh mana pentingnya social proof dalam digital marketing (study kasus pada marketplace shoppee). Digital marketing adalah sebuah pemasaran yang dilakukan melalui internet atau media online, Belanja online saat ini merupakan kegiatan yang sering dilakukan konsumen untuk memenuhi kebutuhannya. Keputusan berbelanja online dipengaruhi oleh beberapa hal Salah satunya social proof. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yaitu penulis menganalisis data berdasarkan informasi yang didapat dari literasi buku, jurnal dan karya ilmiah lainya. Dari hasil yang didapatkan bahwa peran Social proof menjadi kontrol yang penting di media social, karena Social proof merupakan salah satu strategi marketing yang sangat diandalkan oleh para marketer & business owner saat ini untuk mengembangkan bisnisnya.