bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hubungan Pola Asuh Gaya Authoritative dengan Disiplin Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Nurhasanah Nina , Auliaty Yetty , Hidayah Siti Nurul
Published: July 2023

Di Indonesia masih terdapat beberapa orang tua yang tergolong belum layak dalam memberikan pola asuh yang tepat kepada anaknya. Hal tersebut akan berdampak pada baik buruknya perilaku anak. Faktanya gaya pengasuhan dapat membentuk atau mendorong perubahan pada perilaku anak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode korelasi dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui dan membuktikan hubungan antara pola asuh orang tua gaya authoritative dengan disiplin belajar siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar. Dalam penelitian ini, teknik pengumpulan datanya dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner yang diberikan kepada orang tua dan siswa kelas IV SD di Kecamatan Cilincing, Jakarta Utara. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pola asuh orang tua gaya authoritative dengan disiplin belajar siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar dengan dibuktikan dari perhitungan uji signifikansi (Uji-t) diperoleh 5,934 1,657.
Pengaruh Literasi Digital Terhadap Prestasi Siswa
Authors: Hidayati Sri , Nurgiansah T Heru
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh literasi digital terhadap prestasi siswa pada mata pelajaran PKn kelas IX di SMP Negeri 2 Sewon Bantul. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif . Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan Angket, Tes dan, Dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan program SPSS 20 dengan menggunakan rumus korelasi. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa/I kelas IX A-D SMP Negeri 2 Sewon Bantul. Hasil peneitian uji korelasi yang dilakukan pada program SPSS 20 diperoleh nilai r= 0.780 dengan nilai t table 1.736 dengan koefisien sig 0.05 yang berarti literasi digital terhadap prestasi siswa berpengaruh sangat kuat. Hasil pengujian tes siswamenggunakan uji Levene dengan program SPSS 20 diperoleh nilai post tes = 0.867 sehingga hasil belajar siswa bersifat homogen. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil penelitian literasi digital terhadap prestasi siswa pada mata pelajaran PKn kelas IX SMP Negeri 2 Sewon Bantul memiliki pengaruh sangat kuat dengan memperoleh hasil 0.780.
Efektivitas Keberadaan Kampung Cyber Terhadap Sikap Nasionalisme, Patriotisme, dan Bela Negara
Authors: Amalia Choirunnisa , Nurgiansah T Heru
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas Cyber Village untuk nasionalisme, patriotisme, dan untuk bela masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan program SPSS 20 menggunakan analisis univariat dan rumus analisis linier sederhana. Sampel penelitian adalah masyarakat Cyber Village Yogyakarta. Hasil kajian analisis linier sederhana yang dilakukan pada program SPSS 20, dari hasil uji keefektifan Cyber Village terhadap nasionalisme diperoleh nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,398 yaitu p0,05 dan nilai t sebesar -0,856 yaitu lebih kecil dari nilai t tabel sebesar 1,670. Selanjutnya untuk patriotisme diperoleh nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,686 yaitu p0,05 dan nilai t hitung sebesar 0,407 lebih kecil dari nilai t tabel sebesar 1,670. Kemudian diperoleh nilai signifikansi 0,202 yaitu p0,05 dan nilai t hitung sebesar -1,291 lebih kecil dari nilai t tabel sebesar 1,670 pada pertahanan komunitas. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa hasil penelitian efektivitas Cyber Village tidak efektif pada masing-masing 3 sikap yaitu nasionalisme, cinta tanah air, dan bela negara dalam masyarakat.
Upaya Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Dengan Model Pembelajaran Multipel Representasi
Authors: Nusantara Cahya , Nurgiansah T Heru
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan prestasi belajar Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan siswa kelas VIII C SMP Negeri 1 Satui melalui model pembelajaran Multipel Representatif tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas dengan langkah-langkah meliputi perencanaan, Tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII C SMP Negeri 1 Satui berjumlah 30 siswa. Tekhnik pengumpulan data yang digunakan ialah tes, observasi, dokumentasi, dan catatan lapangan. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan deskriptif kuantitatif. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas dengan langkah-langkah meliputi perencanaan, Tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII C SMP Negeri 1 Satui berjumlah 30 siswa. Tekhnik pengumpulan data yang digunakan ialah tes, observasi, dokumentasi, dan catatan lapangan. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan deskriptif kuantitatif.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Reciprocal Teaching Terhadap Peningkatan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa
Authors: Qonita Nailin Fauzia , Nurgiansah T Heru
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa pada mata pelajaran PPKn di kelas XI IPA 3 SMA Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen-Banyumas. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SMA Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen-Banyumas pada tahun pelajaran 2022/2023 dengan subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI IPA 3 dengan jumlah 32 siswa. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas menggunakan siklus model spiral Kemmis dan Taggart yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi, test evaluasi, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis data kualitatif dan analisis data kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa penerapan pembelajaran Reciprocal Teaching dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa di Kelas XI IPA 3 SMA Ma’arif NU 1 Kemranjen-Banyumas. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan adanya peningkatan presentase hasil nilai belajar siswa dan hasil observasi aktivitas guru dan siswa. Hasil nilai belajar sebelum dilakukan tindakan yaitu 12,5%, setelah tindakan pada siklus I peningkatan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa yaitu 40,623%, dan setelah dilakukan siklus II kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa meningkat menjadi 84,375% dan dapat dikategorikan sangat tinggi. Kemudian hasil observasi aktivitas guru sebelum tindakan yaitu 25%, setelah tindakan pada siklus 1 yaitu 67,5%, kemudian setelah tindakan pada siklus II yaitu 95 %. Hasil observasi aktifitas siswa sebelum tindakan yaitu 30,39%, setelah tindakan pada siklus I yaitu 60,39%, dan setelah tindakan pada siklus II yaitu 82,81% dengan kategori sangat tinggi.
Biomechanics of Gait in the Elderly: A Literature Review
Authors: Mehrlatifan Somayeh , Fatahi Ali , Khezri Davood
Published: July 2023

Context: Aging is associated with extensive changes in physiological and biomechanical factors, such as reduction of muscle function. Identifying and controlling the negative effects caused by these changes can help improve the quality of life of the elderly and reduce treatment costs. The objective of this research is to investigate the biomechanical changes of gates among elderly people. Methods: All full-text articles with the keywords including elderly and walking, gait, aging, and geriatrics were considered. Data collection was done using a "Data Extraction Form" which was designed based on the purpose of the research. Articles were searched in reliable databases such as Mendeley PubMed, Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar SpringerLink, and SID by searching keywords. At first, 1985 articles regarding biomechanical parameters of walking were found. Finally, 12 articles were directly related to the topic. Results: The results of our studies showed that changes would occur in both kinetics and walking kinematics in old age due to the lack of neuromuscular and skeletal capacity and weakness in aspects of balance, coordination, and posture control. The elderly tend to perform compensatory strategies and altered movement patterns in gait, which lead to some changes in kinematic and kinetic characteristics. Conclusions: Prevention, reduction, and treatment of movement disorders require timely diagnosis. Therefore, researches in the area of walking the elderly and assessing their risk of falling, and understanding how much age-related decline can be tolerated before creating movement restrictions are key factors.
Experienced Challenges by Internship Nursing Students in Clinical Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Authors: Ghanbari Vahid , Darvishi Niloufar , Kalhory Parnia , Hadadian Fatemeh , Rostamniya Leili , Abdi Alireza , Moradi Khalil
Published: July 2023

Background: The COVID-19 outbreak has changed the structures and orders of societies, especially in the nursing profession. Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the challenges experienced by internship nursing students during clinical training in Iran. Methods: This study was conducted using a qualitative and conventional content analysis approach. A total of 13 nursing students in their final year of study centers in Kermanshah, Iran, were selected using purposive sampling from August to September 2022. Individual face-to-face and semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. Interviews continued until data saturation was reached. The data were analyzed following Graneheim and Lundman’s approach. Statistical methods were not used in this study. Results: The data analysis led to 334 primary codes, ten subcategories, and three categories. The three categories were: (1) the future challenges of professional nurses; (2) education planning challenges; (3) and trainees related to challenges. Conclusions: The study revealed that nursing students experienced personal, professional, and official challenges during their clinical training in the COVID-19 disaster. Nursing schools should proactively plan and prepare themselves to resolve expected challenges and better educational management appropriately.
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Authors: Sobhani Mohsen , Salehifar Ebrahim , Moradimajd Parisa , Zaboli Ehsan , Mohsenzadegan Monireh , Samaee Hamidreza
Published: July 2023

Context: One of the most common cancers in men is prostate cancer, which can lead to death. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are drugs that have been proposed in recent years as proposed treatments for prostate cancer. Objectives: The aim of this study was to review the efficacy and tolerability of ICIs in these patients. Data Sources: From January 1, 1990, to January 1, 2022, using the keywords in checkpoint inhibitors, prostate cancer, efficacy, and tolerability, systematically reviewed databases such as PubMed, ClinicalTrial.gov, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar based on the protocol registered in Prospero were identified as CRD42021252562. Results: Out of 690 studies found, 43 studies were reviewed for evaluation in terms of inclusion criteria, and finally 6 studies were included in the design. In the analysis of selected studies, 1 800 patients were studied, and the range of sample size was from 23 to 799. According to the results of the meta-analysis, there was no significant difference in death risk compared to ICI + radiotherapy with radiotherapy + placebo (HR: 0.96, 95% CI: 0.74, 1.23, P = 0.74). Combined results from 2 clinical trials demonstrated that the risk of death in the radiotherapy + ICI group was less than in the group just treated with radiotherapy (HR: 0.69, 95% CI: 0.61, 0.77, (P < 0.001), 0.77, P < 0.001). To evaluate tolerability, the results showed a non-significant difference between the groups considering the overall prevalence of treatment-related side effects (RR: 1.59, 95% CI: 0.75, 3.39, I2 = 98%). Conclusions: The present meta-analysis showed that the use of safety checkpoint inhibitors has been associated with improved survival without progression, but their effect on increasing overall survival has not been confirmed.
Risk Factors of Mortality in the Intensive Care Unit Following Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Diseases in Children
Authors: Sharifi Mohammad , Mirzaaghayan Mohammad Reza , Memarian Sara , Sharifi Hamid , Gharib Behdad
Published: July 2023

Background: Children with congenital heart diseases (CHDs) often require cardiac surgery, whose outcome depends on many preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors. Objectives: We aimed to investigate the factors associated with in-hospital mortality among patients undergoing pediatric heart surgery for CHDs. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included patients younger than 18 years who underwent cardiac surgery due to CHDs at the Children's Medical Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and were admitted to the open-heart surgery intensive care unit (OH-ICU) between March 2018 and March 2019. Patients with incomplete records were excluded. The collected data included age (months), weight (kg), type of congenital defect, duration of intensive care unit (ICU) stay, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, aortic cross-clamping (XCT) time, postoperative (day 1) platelet count and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and mortality. Results: This study included 275 CHD patients who underwent cardiac surgery. The mean age and weight were 32.54 ± 37.4 months and 11.01 ± 8.43 kg, respectively. Those who died were younger (P = 0.05) and had lower weights (P = 0.001). An inverse relationship existed between thrombocytopenia and mortality. The NLR was higher in those who survived (mean 4.08 vs. 2.87), while the deceased patients had an extended duration of hospitalization, longer CPB time, and longer XCT time. Conclusions: Younger age, lower body weight, lower NLR ratio, lower platelet count, longer intraoperative CPB time, and XCT time were not associated with increased in-hospital mortality following cardiac surgery for CHDs. The Risk Adjustment for Congenital Heart Surgery (RACHS-1) score was not significantly related to mortality. Also, CPB and XCT times were significantly longer in cyanotic than in non-cyanotic patients. Cyanotic patients also had significantly lower platelets than non-cyanotic patients after the operation. Large, multicenter studies are needed to further investigate the predictors of mortality following surgery for CHDs.
Cardioprotective Effects of Melatonin in Patients Undergoing PPCI
Authors: Eslami Vahid , Alipour Zahra , Gheimati Azin , Farokhnejad Somaye , Gachkar Latif
Published: July 2023

Background: One of the pitfalls of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) is myocardial reperfusion injury caused by several pathophysiological mechanisms. Melatonin has been shown to be effective against this condition in various organs. Some of the biological effects of melatonin are associated with its capability to scavenge free radicals and reinforce the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Methods: The study population included 128 patients admitted with a diagnosis of acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to the Emergency Department of Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, who subsequently underwent PPCI. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups, each consisting of 64 cases, with those receiving 3 mg of melatonin in the emergency department before adding PPCI to the standard treatment (test group) and those receiving the standard therapy alone (control group). The myocardial blush grade (MBG) and thrombolysis in myocardial infarction frame count were assessed visually on the angiogram to evaluate microvascular integrity. Results: In the study as a whole and in subgroup analysis, the MBG showed a significant difference with melatonin prescription (2.8 ± 0.3 and 2.3 ± 0.7 in the test and control groups, respectively; P < 0.001). In patients with coronary risk factors, no difference was observed between the two groups. Nevertheless, melatonin significantly improved the MBG in patients without such risk factors. Melatonin had significant protective effects in both the right coronary and left anterior descending culprit arteries. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the effect of melatonin on preventing reperfusion injury in patients with STEMI undergoing PPCI.
Communication Barriers to Implementation of Family-Centered Care from Perspective of Mothers and Personnel of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Jafari Zahra , Mohammad Khan Kermanshahi Sima , Vanaki Zohre
Published: July 2023

Background: Positive communication between staff and parents is considered a basic principle for the successful implementation of family-centered care (FCC) and the formation of a good relationship between parents and neonates. Moreover, involvement in care depends on the communication and interaction of parents with healthcare providers, and cooperation between them leads to high-quality care for neonates. However, interaction and communication are still considered major challenges in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) environment. Since these challenges and communication barriers are different in various cultures and environments, they should be identified in the field. A literature review shows that no study has assessed the views of different members of the treatment team and parents on communication barriers in Iran. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the communication barriers related to personnel and parents for implementing FCC from the perspective of parents, physicians, nurses, and nursing managers. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in 2021 - 2022 using the conventional content analysis approach in a NICU in Tehran, Iran. In this study, 26 semi-structured interviews and 10 field notes were used to collect data to reach data saturation. Results: Data analysis led to the emergence of two themes. The first theme was the unprofessional relationships of personnel, including two main categories of inappropriate professional behavior and lack of attention to personnel and working conditions of the ward. The second theme was mutually ineffective relationships between personnel and parents, including two main categories of the inappropriate attitude of personnel and parents toward each other and unsympathetic communication between personnel and parents. The themes showed the participants’ experiences of communication barriers to the implementation of FCC in NICUs in Iran. Conclusions: Removing communication barriers between healthcare providers and parents requires developing a coherent, comprehensive, and unified training program to prepare and create integrated coordination among the treatment team and the family, creating a positive attitude toward FCC and the presence of parents, improving relationships, and giving further attention and support by managers to personnel and the conditions of the ward.
The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation in the Relationship Between Defense Styles and Psychological Vulnerability Among Emergency Medicine Physicians
Authors: Rastgoo Fatemeh , Zarbakhsh Bahri Mohammad Reza , Rahmani Mohammad Ali
Published: July 2023

Background: Excessive work-related psychological pressures can endanger health by causing physical, mental, and behavioral complications. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of emotion regulation in the relationship between defense styles and psychological vulnerability among emergency medicine physicians. Methods: The statistical population of this descriptive correlational study comprised all emergency medicine physicians working in Tehran hospitals in 2021 - 2022, from whom a sample of 380 was selected using cluster sampling. The research instruments included the symptom checklist-25 (SCL-25), The Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ), and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ). The data were analyzed by structural equation modeling (SEM) in LISREL 8.8. Results: Based on the results, the research model had a good fit (CFI = 0.96, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.058). There was an indirect relationship between the defense styles of emergency medicine physicians and psychological vulnerability, mediated by emotion regulation (P < 0.001). There were direct relationships between defense styles and psychological vulnerability, between emotion regulation and psychological vulnerability, and between defense styles and emotion regulation (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Health professionals and therapists can thus reduce psychological vulnerability among emergency medicine physicians by improving their immature and neurotic defense styles and enhancing their cognitive emotion regulation.
Influential Cosmetic Packaging Attributes Toward Customer Purchase Intention
Authors: Hasibuan Maurel Sara , Nuraeni Shimaditya
Published: July 2023

The global skincare industry is experiencing rapid growth, with Indonesia's skincare market expected to be the fastest-growing in the Asia-Pacific region, mainly contributed by the middle-class population. This phenomenon leads to a highly saturated market, requiring brands to differentiate themselves through packaging, increasing companies' investment in packaging. Generational preferences influence packaging design, as Generation Z favors simple and sustainable packaging. This study aims to identify the cosmetic packaging attributes significantly impacting Generation Z's purchase intention. This research identifies visual packaging attributes such as packaging material, closure types, shape, color tone, and graphics as significant factors in customer purchase intention. The study uses a quantitative approach where a questionnaire is distributed to Generation Z residing in Jabodetabek and Bandung. Regression and conjoint analyses are employed to analyze the influence of the independent variable. The regression results indicate that packaging material, shape, and color tone significantly impact customer purchase intention. Conjoint analysis reveals that packaging material is the most important variable, followed by packaging shape, closure, and color tone. The most preferred packaging profile combination comprises glass material, dispensing closure, bottle shape, and tertiary Color. Even though both method results provide different rank significance results, the conjoint analysis provides more relevant results as it depicts packaging as a whole similar to real situations. The findings of this study can be utilized to determine which important packaging attributes need to be focused on during the designing process.
“A Friendly and Critical Appraisal of the Late Dr. Kim Yong-Bock’s Idea of the Subjecthood of the Life”
Authors:   The Korean Society of Minjung Theology, Kwon Jin Kwan
Published: July 2023

This article discusses on the validity of conferring the subjecthood to the whole life by the late professor and minjung theologian Kim Yong-Bock. Dr. Kim’s theological journey can be characterized by such pivotal terms as social biography and zoegraphy. The first term, the social biography, was the central concept for his minjung theology during his earlier career as a minjung theologian. In the epoch of the Anthropocene, when the life of all creations is at the brink of total destruction, zoegraphy, the story of life, has become the reference point of theology. Kim argues that the whole life in the webwork of life has the subjecthood. The author of the article counterargues that life or the whole life is but an idea. As an idea this does not have the body and thus it is not yet the subject. In addition, the author claims that things and objects in the cosmos which have bodies, are subjects that interact and affect one another. But this author argues that they are weak subjects, because they do not have the capacity of transcending their own limitations. This author argues that minjung, as strong subjects, must take more responsibility for the integrity of the life of all creations.
Converting the Manicheans
Authors: Clarke Lee ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: July 2023

The paper identifies a view of work that has become prominent in recent years: The view in question is that work is “split” into two main forms: “manual” and “intellectual.” These two forms of work are seen socially as being completely opposed to one another and stereotypes abound on both sides about the people who do them. The paper calls this view “The Manichean View of Work” after the Ancient Persian religion. It is argued that this view is based on an erroneous philosophical position of dualism, a split between mind and body, that derives from the Greeks and was formalised by such thinkers as Ibn Sina and Rene Descartes, which has filtered down into all of Western society. A new, more inclusive definition of work is offered, along with criticisms of the “Manichean View.” Lastly, as a counter to the Western view, an argument based on Zen Buddhist philosophy, which views manual work positively, is given before some practical ways by which the split can be healed as a conclusion.
Problems with the Living Wage Movement
Authors: Cobbe Benjamin Sachs - ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: July 2023

The Living Wage Movement (LWM) should be evaluated on whether it enables more people, or people willing to work, to lead a decent life. But, first, to the extent that it succeeds in getting some workers up to that threshold it is likely to make it harder for other workers to do the same. Second, to the extent that it succeeds in getting some workers up to that threshold it is likely to make it harder for non-workers to do the same. The LWM is likely afflicted with these problems to a greater extent than is the Minimum Wage Movement.
Consensus on Criteria for Selection of Sign Language Mobile Apps: A Delphi Study
Authors: David Dianese
Published: July 2023

In the rapidly evolving digital learning landscape, sign language mobile apps are vital in advancing sign language teaching. However, ensuring the quality of these apps remains a critical challenge. To address this gap, this study employs the fuzzy Delphi technique to establish a robust set of criteria for evaluating the quality of sign language mobile apps. By leveraging the collective wisdom and expertise of a panel of experts, the fuzzy Delphi technique facilitates a structured process for achieving consensus on the essential factors contributing to evaluating sign language mobile apps. Through rigorous rounds of iterative feedback and analysis, the study identifies a comprehensive list of reliable criteria encompassing various dimensions, including functionality, usability, accessibility, and pedagogical effectiveness. The criteria established through this method serve as a valuable resource for developers, educators, and clients in selecting and developing top-notch sign language mobile apps. Developers can use the criteria as a guide during the design and development stages, ensuring that their apps meet the highest quality and user experience standards. Educators can rely on the criteria as a checklist for evaluating and selecting appropriate apps that align with their teaching objectives and cater to the diverse learning needs of their students. Clients, such as educational institutions or individuals seeking sign language learning resources, can make informed decisions by referring to the established criteria, promoting the adoption of clear and impactful sign language mobile apps. This study emphasizes the significance of applying the fuzzy Delphi method in the context of sign language mobile app assessment. Involving experts from relevant fields ensures that the established criteria capture the multifaceted nature of compelling sign language learning experiences. Developing a comprehensive and reliable set of criteria contributes to improving existing apps and encourages innovation in creating new apps that better serve the needs of sign language learners. Overall, this research extends the knowledge base of sign language teaching in the digital age by providing a robust framework for assessing the quality of sign language mobile apps. The findings of this study empower stakeholders in the education and technology sectors to make informed decisions, fostering the advancement of sign language teaching and promoting inclusivity in digital learning environments.
A Quality Assessment Methodology for Sign Language Mobile Apps Using Fusion Of Enhanced Weighted Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) and Content Expert Standardized Criteria
Authors: David Dianese , Hussein Abdullah
Published: July 2023

Mobile sign language apps have drawn a lot of interest recently as a way to minimize communication barriers between hearing people and people with hearing impairments. However, there are issues with the criteria and standards that should be taken into account when developing these apps. This study proposes a set of development criteria for sign language mobile apps and standardizes these criteria using the Fuzzy Delphi approach. Furthermore, the Fuzzy-Weighted Zero Inconsistency (FWZIC) approach is utilized to assign weights to the criteria and establish a ranking order. An initial set of requirements is developed based on the literature review. The Fuzzy Delphi technique is used, involving a panel of experts made up of developers, sign language experts, and users of sign language mobile apps, to assess the validity and reliability of the criteria. The FWZIC technique is used to give the criterion weights and determine their ranking order in order to further improve the decision-making process. The relative relevance of each criterion is determined by the FWZIC technique, which involves expert input and makes use of their knowledge and expertise. A thorough ranking is generated by taking into account the effects of each criterion on several zones, assisting in efficient decision-making during the creation of sign language mobile apps. Six Malaysian Sign Language apps that have been shortlisted are being utilized as a proof of concept to test the idea. The result of 6 apps is obtained based on the final standard criteria, their weights, and rankings.
Portable Smart Emergency System Using Internet of Things (IOT)
Authors: Jamal Batool , Alsaedi Muneera , Parandkar Parag
Published: July 2023

The portable smart emergency system is a pre-test tool, implemented using a set of modern devices and technologies to monitor the patient's health. This tool has capability to send reports of the patient to the doctor treating the patient as well as to the relatives, close friends of the patient in real time. Health parameters of the patient viz. heart rate, blood oxygen and temperature are monitored using electronic devices viz. WEMOS D1, MAX30100, DS18B20, SIM808 on the LCD screen and stored using the MySQL database. PHP script is used to connect MySQ database for easy tracking and analysis of medical data. Doctors are facilitated to monitor the health update in real time, at the same time, communicate the same to the patient and their relatives, close friends through a dynamic web site constituted of HTML, CSS and JavaScript for the purpose of easy tracking and analysis of the medical data. To aid further, as a part of value addition, an Android based mobile app is also developed by using App Inventor to further facilitate patients, family members & close friends to monitor sensor data, receive messages and access medical history details, all in real time. Terminal cases, where the health update received from the sensor shows alarmingly high or low readings, then web enabled computing system, also sends a high alert message by playing a warning sound to the doctor, at the same time, also communicates patient’s location to him via text message to enable immediate help. By using Wi-Fi technology and the SIM808 module, the patient's location can be monitored in emergency situations and a text message containing the patient's geographical location can be sent to the treating doctor. This application also includes an option to enter the patient's medical history information using a PHP script into the database.
Pengaruh Ekstrakurikuler Pramuka dalam Mengembangkan Karakter Jujur dan Disiplin pada Siswa MTsN 1 Kota Payakumbuh
Authors: Mosnadia Mosnadia , Santosa Budi
Published: July 2023

The problem that occurs in students is the lack of self-discipline and honesty. The aim of the study was to see how much influence scout extracurriculars had in developing honest and disciplined characters in students at MTsN 1 Payakumbuh City. The quantitative research method is a regression type. The population in this study were 320 students of class VIII MTsN 1 Payakumbuh. The sample in this study were 70 people. In taking samples, the authors use random sampling technique. Random sampling technique is a sampling technique in which the population is randomized. Data was collected using a questionnaire instrument with a Likert scale type. Data analysis techniques used the normality test, linearity test, and hypothesis testing using the Wilcoxon test, correlation test using the Spearmen rho test with the help of the SPSS 25 application. There were 70 positive data (N) meaning there was an increase, the mean of rank was 35.50 while the sum of rank of 2485.00 is 0 so that it can be said that there is no equal value between X and Y1. From the explanation above it can be said that there is an honest increase, there are 70 positive data (N) meaning there is an increase, the mean of rank is 35.50 while the sum of rank is 2485.00 is 0 so it can be said that there are no equal values between. From the explanation above it can be said that there is an increase in discipline. the Wilcoxon test was carried out to find out the value obtained by a significance value of p-value of 0.000. Based on the applicable provisions, it is known that the results of the Wilcoxon Sig. p-value 0.000 <α (α =0.05) which means that Ha is accepted. Based on the results of the Wilcoxon test above, it can be concluded that Ha is accepted with the proposed hypothesis.
Analisis Kesulitan Siswa pada Materi Pecahan
Authors: Unaenah Een , Rohmah Nafisah Nur , Sefani Nur Aliza
Published: July 2023

This study aims to find out whether learning simple fractions in this elementary school students are able to solve simple fraction questions and understand the basic concepts of simple fractions and ascertain whether there are difficulties students experience in solving simple fraction problems. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The object of this study was to interview several teachers and students covering simple fractions in grade 5. The data collection methods used were analysis, interviews, tests, and documentation. he results of the students' workmanship test were used to collect data related to the difficulties students had when working on math problems on fraction material where the difficulty of the test was an indication of a lack of understanding of the concept of fractions. As for interview guidelines for teachers. The purpose of interviewing teachers is to find deeper information about mathematics learning activities on fractions and mistakes that students often make in solving problems about fractions.
Pendidikan Karakter dalam Dunia Pendidikan
Authors: Sukatin Sukatin , Munawwaroh Siti , Emilia Emilia , Sulistyowati Sulistyowati
Published: July 2023

Character formation is needed not only at school but also at home, in the social environment. The current program no longer targets young people attending early childhood education, but also adults. It is very important to maintain the life of this nation. The competition imagined what would unfold in the following years. Of course it will be a burden for us and our parents at this time. Children have to compete with their peers from various countries around the world. Even those of us who are still working in the future feel the same way. To demand quality human resources in the next millennium, good character is definitely needed. However, character is the main goal of an individual.
Tauhid Education in the Book Al-Ushul Ats-Tsalatsah by Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab
Authors: Qomari Vikri Aflaha , Satria Rengga
Published: July 2023

This research focuses on the values of tauhid education. The purpose of this study is to find out how monotheistic education is in the book Al-Ulshul Ats-Tsalatsah written by Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab. Tawhid is the most important teaching because it contains teachings about the pure and consequential acknowledgment of the oneness of Allah SWT and is a foundation and principle as a place for all deeds, and is to form monotheistic people. This research is a library research study, namely research that focuses on the discussion of literature related to research focus such as books that can be used as a reference source. The results of this study, researchers found the values of monotheism education in the book Al-Usul Ats-Tsalatsah written by Muhammad Bin Abdul Wahhab which contains three foundations, namely knowing Allah, knowing Islam, and knowing the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Analisis Transitivitas Teks Takepan Banyuurung dan Relavansinya terhadap Pembelajaran Sastra
Authors: Haer Zul , Suryanirmala Neni , Yunus Muhamad
Published: July 2023

The problem studied in this study is the transitivity analysis of Banyuurung text. Based on the logic of this problem, it is also the problem in this study that describes the transitivity system and its relevance to learning literature in schools. The approach used in this study is descriptive qualitative and based on the theory of Systemic Functional Linguistics (LFS). The method of data collection is done through documentation of transcripts, studies, and notes as a technique. The data analysis was carried out using identification techniques and the results of data analysis used the description method, describing and describing the data that had been collected or existed. The research findings show that the transitivity system in Banyuurung text (mental process) is 60 %) and the process of being is 60%. In addition to the process of being, goals, actors, behavior, phenomena, sensing with a total of 20%.
Artificial Intelligence and Article Writing
Authors: İmre Okan
Published: July 2023

Dear Editors,
I was very interested in your editorial [1]. Technological advancements are so rapid that humans are unable to keep up. And we eagerly await the outcomes of technological advancement. The study of artificial intelligence is one of the topics that has recently gained popularity. If someone had predicted a hundred years ago, "A technology will come that will detect the commands you receive, act accordingly, and write scientific articles," we would laugh at her. Many artificial intelligence dreams that appear weird to us now, I believe, will come true shortly. The Generative Pre-Trained Transformer 3 (GPT3) was developed a few years ago, in line with improvements in artificial intelligence. With this model, artificial intelligence was used to generate content that resembled human-written documents. A more advanced version of ChatGPT was produced a few years later. In March 2023, the most recent GPT4 version was launched. Errors in article writing have been reduced using this and comparable applications such as artificial intelligence. In fact, it has become nearly impossible to detect the difference between publications written by scientists and articles written by artificial intelligence. Some journals have begun to accept artificial intelligence apps as co-authors [2].
Article authoring is made considerably easier by artificial intelligence. In terms of time savings, using artificial intelligence products such as ChatGPT and GPT 4 may make sense. However, there are some risks associated with this circumstance. For example, because disseminating personal data is a felony, authors may feel compelled to conceal some information in order to preserve personal data. Artificial intelligence programs can readily perpetrate crimes involving personal data by releasing secret facts. This situation presents numerous legal issues. Furthermore, the language to be used in article writing may alter depending on the topic of study. In this instance, it is vital to go check the words chosen by artificial intelligence programs in the article. As a result, my recommendation is to use tools such as ChatGPT, GPT 4, or similar basic jobs once the user has written the article themselves. Leaving all of the work to these apps may cause more harm than good.
Kind Regards
Successful Management of Concurrent Scabies and Dermatophytosis in a Chippiparai Pup
Authors: Arul Niveditha , Arumugam Abiramy Prabavathy , Padmanaban Vijayalakshmi , Narayanan Devadevi , Karuppaiah Rajkumar
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Skin diseases are the most common problem in dogs. Due to the hot and humid climate, their prevalence is high in Puducherry, India.
Case report: In this case report, concurrent infection of scabies and dermatophytosis was observed in a 2-month-old Chippiparai male pup presented to the Veterinary clinical complex, Mettupalayam, Puducherry, India. The clinical signs were intense scratching, crusty lesions, and an off odor. The temperature was 99.7℉, the heart rate was 85 beats per minute, the respiratory rate was 22 breaths per minute, and the appetite was normal. Regional examination of other organs revealed no abnormality. Ear canal examination did not reveal the presence of any ear mites. Dermatological examination revealed generalized alopecia and pityriasis with positive Pinna pedal reflex. Skin scraping by direct microscopy (10 ×) confirmed the presence of Sarcoptes sp. and Dermatophyte Sp. was confirmed by Lactophenol cotton blue staining technique. The dog underwent a successful treatment that included oral administration of ivermectin at a dosage of 300 μg/kg body weight, twice weekly for 4 weeks. Additionally, the dog received a topical wash with an acaricide solution containing 2% permethrin and 2% miconazole once every 3 days for the same 4-week period. The supportive therapy was also provided by administering a dewormer called pyrantel pamoate at a dosage of 20mg, and providing the dog with 4 drops of an herbal immunostimulant orally.
Conclusion: Concurrent infection of scabies and dermatophytes can be managed even in a 2-month-old pup with the above protocol without any toxicity.
Selamectin Spot-on: A Cure for Scabies in Rabbits
Authors: Senthil Keerthika , Arumugam Abiramy Prabavathy , Padmanaban Vijayalakshmi , Narayanan Devadevi , Karuppaiah Rajkumar
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Mange in rabbits is a highly contagious zoonotic disease. The disease is caused mainly by Sarcoptes scabiei, Psoroptes cuniculi, Cheyletiella parasitovorax, and Notoedres cati. The most common forms of this disease in rabbits are body and ear mange. Mites infest animals through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated.
Case report: An 8-month-old non-descript female rabbit weighing about 700 g was presented to the Teaching Veterinary clinical complex, Mettupalayam, Puducherry, India, with a history of scratching, pruritus and dried crusty lesions on the margins of the ears, snout, around the eyes and legs and patchy hair loss for the past 15 days. Rectal temperature was 38.4°C, heart rate was 210 bpm, respiratory rate was 40 breaths/minute, and the color of the conjunctival mucous membrane was pink. Other signs included inappetence with normal voiding habits and a thin body condition. The collected skin scraping from the affected areas was examined under the microscope with a 10x objective lens, confirming the presence of live motile Sarcoptes spp. Mite species could be determined through the morphological characteristics (adult mites are nearly circular with short legs, and the third and fourth pairs do not project beyond the margin of the body with terminal anus) under the microscopic examination of the skin scrapings. Therefore, 6% selamectin was applied topically on a single spot at the base of the neck. Supportive therapy with multivitamin (vitamin A, D3, E, B12) drops was given orally at 1 ml per day.
Conclusion: The rabbit responded well to the treatments within 2 weeks.
PENERAPAN TEKNOLOGI OLAH MINIMAL NANAS MADU PADA KELOMPOK PETANI ASLI PAPUA
Authors: Condro Novita , Tumiwang Joice Iriani , Stefanie Selmi Y , Ingratubun Jotje A
Published: July 2023

Nanas nanas madu atau yang lebih dikenal dengan nama nanas wamena merupakan salah satu jenis nanas yang menjadi disukai oleh masyarakat. Sebagai salah satu sumber daya genetic local, maka nanas madu ini perlu dikembangkan baik dari sisi ketrampilan petani dalam teknik budidaya maupun pengolahan pasca panen. Permasalahan yang terjadi pada petani asli papua adalah melimpahnya produksi nanas saat panen. Hasil panen yang melimpah dan tidak serta merta terjual habis di pasar tradisional menyebabkan kerugian bagi petani. Karenanya melalui teknologi olah minimal, diharapkan mampu menekan kerugian petani. Teknologi olah minimal berupa fresh cut merupakan produk yang dibuat dengan menggunakan aplikasi proses yang minimal (pengupasan, pemotongan, pengemasan). Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah pelatihan penerapan teknologi olah minimal dan penentuan nilai produk. Hasil yang diperoleh dari kegiatan ini adalah petani memiliki ketrampilan dan pengetahuan tentang olah minimal nanas dan nilai jual nanas yang diolah lebih tinggi. Buah nanas biasa dijual dengan harga Rp 3.000,- setelah dilakukan olah minimal makan nilai produk menjadi Rp 8.000. 10 orang dari 12 orang petani Nanas yang terlibat dalam kegiatan ini menyadari bahwa peningkatan nilai produk komiditi nanas mejadi penting sebagai stimulus bagi mereka untuk melalukan teknologi olah minimal. Petani juga dibekali tentang teknologi pasca panen dan sanitasi higienitas selama melakukan proses olah minimal.
Emerging therapeutic agents in the treatment of relapsed or refractory diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Authors: Peters Anthea
Published: July 2023

Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common type of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The median age at diagnosis of DLBCL is 65, and about one-third of patients are older than age 75 at diagnosis. The standard of care for frontline treatment is chemoimmunotherapy, consisting of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (RCHOP). Approximately 60% of patients are cured with standard treatment, but it is inaccessible for up to 25% of patients due to advanced age and underlying comorbidities, including cardiac dysfunction. Several biologic factors confer risk of treatment failure, including activated B cell (ABC) cell of origin and double expressor phenotype (i.e. and overexpression of c-MYC and BCL2).
Next-generation sequencing for myeloid malignancies
Authors: Kennedy James A.
Published: July 2023

Over the past two decades, next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized our understanding of the pathogenesis of myeloid neoplasms (MNs) and their clinical management. While traditional Sanger sequencing allows for the interrogation of single loci, NGS enables the parallel sequencing of multiple genomic locations, ranging from targeted sets of genes to the entire genome. Initially, NGS was used predominantly in research, where the ability to interrogate large regions of the genome facilitated the discovery of genes recurrently mutated in myeloid malignancies. Soon thereafter, NGS entered the clinical realm where it is now routinely utilized in diagnosis, prognostication and treatment decision-making. However, the broad availability of clinical NGS comes with a unique set of challenges. Hematologists must interpret complex molecular reports and appropriately apply the provided mutational information to their patients’ care in real-time. Consequently, a systematic approach to interpreting NGS reports is crucial; the following will outline one such framework.
Management of follicular lymphoma at first relapse
Authors: Kansara Roopesh
Published: July 2023

Follicular lymphoma (FL) is the most common subtype of indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). Histologically, it is subcategorized as grade 1, 2, 3A or 3B. FL, grade 3B is considered an aggressive form of the disease and is managed similar to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The intent of this article is to discuss the management of FL at first relapse. However, the knowledge of upfront management strategy is crucial in planning treatment in the event of a relapse.