bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
[Cyclotron work for radioisotope production: exposure risks and prevention measures]
Authors: Prata Michele , Smilgys Barbara , Manera Sergio
Published: February 2025

In this article, there will be presented the main aspects of the radiation protection for a site dedicated to the production of radioisotopes by cyclotron for medical use. After analyzing the design parameters of the site for the operation from a point of view of the radiation protection of the operators, the population and the environment (shielding around the accelerator, ventilation system, chimney releases etc.), we will focus our attention to the handling of unsealed sources produced, with particular regard to the operating procedures.The final part will be dedicated to intervention in exceptional operating conditions (entring the bunker due to a machine failure, breaking of a vial during transfer from the hot cell to the transport container and accidental contamination by an operator).
[Pathologies of the spine correlated to manual handling activities of loads]
Authors: Nardella Renato
Published: February 2025

According to the 2010 Annual Report from INAIL (National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work), intervertebral disc conditions are the most commonly reported pathologies in Italy, with 9,000 cases/year. The last report published by INAIL in 2016, which covers musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders in general, indicates 38.414 (63,75% of the total) cases reported throughout 2016 and 12.578 (63.47% of the total) confirmed cases.These numbers highlight the extent of the problem and calls attention to the importance of characterizing and classifying these cases.The spinal column itself, because it is a complex and articulated structure, can face pathologies of various origins that may lead to structural and functional deficiencies, event significant ones. This paper sought to extract data for the correct classification26 and management of these pathologies from greatly varied sources (scientific literature, legislative regulations, INAIL guidelines).It was revealed that, in regard to lumbar hernial conditions, it must be considered that even simple disc protrusions can lead to significant clinical events by compressing nerve structures. Other than hernial conditions, intervertebral disc pathologies are also included in what is to be considered as the target of manual lifting movements.As such, without evident signs of disc disease, it would seem problematic to classify the condition as having wok-related origins.
The ICD-ICF clinical model of hospital care
Authors: Traversi Egidio , Springhetti Isabella , Melazzini Mario , Giorgi Gianni
Published: February 2025

Because of the demographic shift and the increased proportion of patients surviving acute critical illnesses, the number of people living with severely disabling chronic diseases and, consequently, the demand for rehabilitation are expected to increase sharply overtime. As underscored by the World Health Organization (WHO), there is substantial evidence that the provision of inpatient rehabilitation in specialized rehabilitation units to people with complex needs is effective in fostering functional recovery, improving health-related quality of life, increasing independence, reducing institutionalization rate, and improving prognosis. Recent studies in the real-world setting reinforce the evidence that patients with ischemic heart disease or stroke benefit from rehabilitation in terms of improved prognosis.In addition, there is evidence of the effectiveness of rehabilitation for the prevention of functional deterioration in patients with complex and/or severe chronic diseases.Given this evidence of effectiveness, rehabilitation should be regarded as an essential part of the continuum of care (transitional care). Nonetheless, rehabilitation still is underdeveloped and underused. A new model based on ICD and ICF WHO disease and disfunctioning classification respectively and on pre-set clinical pathways is described. The aim of this model is to optimize clinical care in times of shortage of resources and huge increase in older chronic multi morbid patients.
[[New rehabilitation space concept in the age of Digital Healthin cardio-respiratory rehabilitation]
Authors: Mazza Antonio , Paneroni Mara , Vitacca Michele , Ambrosetti Marco
Published: February 2025

Rehabilitation Specialized Medicine offers new developments in relation to the new technologies, new demography, life expectation and chronicity. The same attention that in modern health systems is given to quality process and outcome, should also concern the hospital structural aspects, in order to humanize these spaces. In this perspective, the definition of a structure easy to access with well-defined areas within it, such us an external waiting area, reception area and work area, represents an integration which allows to achieve the goal of providing quality performance. The need of a new concept of rehabilitation space in the cardio-respiratory area, especially that of the Gymnasium, must be developed keeping in consideration the main scientific guidelines in cardio-respiratory field. Consequently, this will have four dedicated areas respectively to evaluation, aerobic training, strength training and educational, each one characterized by different colors. The abstract idea of "digital comprehensive rehabilitation", in which are inserted all rehabilitative services facilitated by the gym digitalization, are located in this context, and their main aim is to answer to the patient needs.
[Occupational health and safety in ports and governance of social and economic development processes]
Authors: Civran Giovanni
Published: February 2025

The paper aims to present the methodology applied by the Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea from 2016 on to tackle aspects threatening the old and no-more replicable "rules" governing the Trieste Port Community social and economic equilibrium and which had generated an endemic reporting of occupational diseases. The methodology is based on the integration between port operation models and occupational health and safety requirements, in particular occupational ergonomics.By consolidating synergies with all Port stakeholders, the Authority carried out document and on-site surveys which detected the most relevant weaknesses of the system, considered already outdated. Thus, the Authority defined and adopted regulations to promote Port workers' welfare and protect marginalized workers' dignity; furthermore, the Authority applied technical measures to stop the process which would have caused new cases of the same occupational diseases.The Authority improvement action plan provides for a central role for occupational health physicians who will be asked to define shared minimum requirements to develop sanitary protocols for those port jobs exposed to similar risks in terms of quality and magnitude.
[The organisation of prevention in the seaport of Ravenna]
Authors: Mancini Gianpiero , Lucchi Giampiero , Elia Elio , Olanda Sandra , Martinini Francesco , Rossetto Mauro , Angelini Raffaella
Published: February 2025

The port work presents specific risk factors in relation to the types of production which take place in it, and to the specific organisation it is managed by. The port of Ravenna is a big commercial one and it has a canal-port structure.Objectives. This work is intended to illustrate the interventions of prevention led by AUSL Romagna within the port.Methods. The methodology of research and presentation of the interventions is inspired to the criteria of prevention based on evidence.Results. Among all the activities conducted, those that associate actions of control with actions of promotion of change are presented: the procedure of planning the interventions for the enhancement of safety in the port of Ravenna; the assessment of the risk linked to the movements of the ships, because of the undulation during the operations of loading and unloading; the innovative ways of surveillance; the interventions of promotion and control on of the assessment and management of silica risk; the surveillance in the cargo holds, as places with scarce ventilation and danger of contamination; the specific plan for safety.Conclusions. As it correlates actions of control and frequent moments of discussion with the spokesmen of the factories, and the shared definition and diffusion of the tools for the assessment of risk, the model of prevention presented in this review proves to be one of the most apt to guarantee the endurance of the measures of prevention and protection adopted, aiming at the health and safety of the workers in the port.
[Risks in research laboratories: chemical risks]
Authors: Cavallo Domenico Maria , Cattaneo Andrea , Spinazzè Andrea
Published: February 2025

Aims. Research laboratories represent peculiar employment realities, generally characterized by the use of reduced volumes of several chemicals, often used in mixture, thus defining a potential exposure to multiple chemical agents. Methods. The aim of the study is to provide a brief review of the most widely used methods for assessing chemical risk in laboratories, with particular emphasis on their limits and advantages.Results. The approach most often used for assessing chemical risk in research laboratories involves the use of a qualitative modeling approach for risk assessment or quantitative exposure assessment tools.Conclusions. Chemical risk assessment algorithms represent a useful solution for the purposes of the initial screening for the assessment of chemical risk in research laboratories: their ease of use makes them easily accessible, but on the other hand does not allow to take into proper consideration the particularities of the assessed exposure scenarios. Regarding the exposure estimation models, although these instruments have a wide range of applicability, there is no solid and complete validation, which evaluates the accuracy and reliability for this peculiar type of exposure scenarios.
Urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms among pregnant women and their affecting factors
Authors: Simatupang Octaviyana Nadia Nitasari , Priyatini Tyas
Published: February 2025

Pregnancy and childbirth are the main risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction. The main manifestations of this disorder are lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and urinary incontinence (UI). Studies on the prevalence and risk factors of these conditions are essential for early diagnosis and comprehensive management. However, until now, there has been no comprehensive study of the prevalence and risk factors for pregnant women in Jakarta. Therefore, this observational cross-sectional analytic study was carried out to determine the prevalence of UI and LUTS and the factors that influence them. The subjects (n=236) of this study were pregnant women who came for routine check-ups at the Jakarta area Health Center from April 2021 to March 2022. Patients with a history of incontinence, multiple pregnancies, uncontrolled diabetes, neurological disorders, or a history of previous surgery were excluded from the study. The risk factors assessed were maternal age, gestational age, parity, body mass index, and previous obstetric history. We found that 8.5% had stress UI, 14% had urgency UI, and 1.6% had mixed UI. Urinary complaints were found in the form of frequency (59.3%), nocturia (87.3%), urgency (33.1%), hesitancy (8.9%), and straining (0.8%). There were only 5.1% of subjects who did not have any urinary complaints. The risk factors for LUTS and UI were advanced maternal age and trimester of pregnancy.
Pleomorphic adenoma parotid surgery, how much margin we can reach to be safe?
Authors: Mohebbi Saleh , Zahedi Mohammad , Basir Shabestari Samira , Ahmadi Aslan , Kazemipour Somaye , Kadkhoda-Mohammadi Mosleh
Published: February 2025

Background:

The extent of surgery in cases of parotid gland pleomorphic adenoma (PA) remains challenging. This study aims to evaluate the importance of surgical margins in ensuring safe surgery for patients with PA.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective study was conducted to evaluate the risk of local recurrence based on surgical margins in patients with parotid PA who underwent superficial or total parotidectomy between May 2019 and November 2021 at a tertiary referral hospital in Tehran, Iran. Patients were followed for at least 2 years. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. The normality of data distribution was assessed using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test. Quantitative and qualitative variables were analyzed with the independent t-test and Chi-square test, respectively. A P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

Fifty-seven cases were included in the study. The mean age was 40.7 years, with 37 of 57 (64.9%) patients being female. Of these, 35 of 57 (61.4%) underwent superficial parotidectomy. All tumors were resected with negative margins, with an average safe margin of 0.58 cm (range: 0–3.7 cm). The greatest margin was found at the anterior side (average: 0.76 cm), whereas the smallest margin was at the vertical side (average: 0.39 cm). Postoperative radiotherapy was not administered to patients with close surgical margins. No recurrence was observed after a 2-year follow-up.

Conclusion:

In the surgical resection of parotid PA, negative margins are sufficient, and there is no need to obtain additional safe margins to reduce the risk of recurrence. Therefore, extracapsular dissection (which carries higher morbidities) can be replaced by superficial parotidectomy with negative margins (which carries lower morbidities).
Does HCV treatment completion affect the neurocognitive outcomes in patients on opioid agonist maintenance treatment: A secondary analysis
Authors: Ghosh Abhishek , Verma Abhishek , De Arka , Premkumar Madhumita , Duseja Ajay , Nehra Ritu , Basu Debasish
Published: February 2025

Aim:

This secondary analysis investigated whether completing Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAA) treatment affects neurocognitive outcomes in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) undergoing opioid agonist maintenance treatment (OAMT).

Methods:

Data from 45 participants (22 DAA treatment completers and 23 non-completers) were analyzed. Neurocognitive function was assessed at baseline and six months using the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), Trail Making Tests (TMT A and B), Visual and Verbal N-Back tests, and Iowa Gambling Task (IGT).

Results:

General Linear Model (GLM) analysis revealed significant improvements in cognitive function over time in both groups, with notable gains in WCST total correct responses (P < .001) and Visual Working Memory 2 Back hits and errors (P < .001). A significant Group × Time was found for TMT-B completion time, with non-completers showing greater improvement (P = .039).

Conclusion:

These findings highlight that even incomplete DAA treatment, alongside OAMT, yields significant cognitive benefits, underscoring the importance of integrated care.
Sport injury imaging for deep blood flow distribution with laser speckle
Authors: Huang Fu , Geng Dezhi , Reddy M. Sravan Kumar
Published: February 2025

When laser speckle program technology is used to measure the blood flow distribution of deep tissues (such as subcutaneous tissue) in sports injuries, the deep blood flow characteristics of sports injuries contain a large amount of turbid tissue fluid. Laser passing through turbid tissue fluid will produce strong interference static speckle, masking the dynamic speckle of blood flow distribution, resulting in poor imaging effect of blood flow characteristics. Propose laser speckle imaging optimization technology and apply it to the measurement of deep tissue blood flow distribution in sports injuries. Based on the principle of laser speckle imaging technology, the problems in laser speckle imaging of deep blood flow distribution characteristics in sports injuries are analyzed. An exponential Laplace loss function is introduced to reduce the amplitude of changes in blood flow characteristics in intra class sports injuries and collect deep blood flow distribution characteristics in sports injuries; On the basis of calculating the laser speckle contrast ratio, the blood volume flow rate is determined, and the blood volume flow rate data is combined with the laser speckle contrast ratio to achieve imaging of deep blood flow distribution in sports injuries. The experimental results show that the improved laser speckle imaging technology has better imaging effects in imaging the deep blood flow distribution of sports injuries; Compared with the comparison method, the DICE coefficient, average accuracy MPA, and global imaging index have all improved, indicating that this method can effectively improve the imaging effect and is feasible.
The Formal Theory of Monads, Univalently
Authors: van der Weide Niels
Published: February 2025

We develop the formal theory of monads, as established by Street, in univalent foundations. This allows us to formally reason about various kinds of monads on the right level of abstraction. In particular, we define the bicategory of monads internal to a bicategory, and prove that it is univalent. We also define Eilenberg-Moore objects, and we show that both Eilenberg-Moore categories and Kleisli categories give rise to Eilenberg-Moore objects. Finally, we relate monads and adjunctions in arbitrary bicategories. Our work is formalized in Coq using the UniMath library.
From the Brick-and-Mortar Campuses to the Screen: Teachers’ Readiness for Online Teaching in Higher Education Institutions
Authors: Usmani Asma , Akhtar Samina , Zahra Farasat
Published: February 2025

The current descriptive research aimed to assess the readiness of instructors for online instruction. The population of investigation covered (301) teachers from five different public universities in South Punjab, Pakistan.   The study sample represented two hundred and seventeen teachers (80) males and (137) females selected through a convenient sampling technique. A questionnaire FRTO scale (Faculty Readiness to Teach Online) was used to measure teachers' perceived readiness for online learning at higher education institutions. For data analysis, descriptive statistics mean scores and standard deviations, using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). In addition, inferential statistics were applied. The research results indicated that most instructors felt well-equipped to implement online teaching methods. Furthermore, the research revealed disparities in instructors' readiness for online platforms on their demographic characteristics. The study recommended that HEIs invest in their technological structure and ensure all their key stakeholders have equal access to digital learning.
COMPARISON OF PRE AND POST-TEST KNOWLEDGE SCORE REGARDING BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION AMONG THE NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITALS OF PATIALA
Authors: kaur Ms. Jiwanpreet , Sohi Dr. Darshan Kaur
Published: February 2025

Breast cancer prevention is still theoretical; the efforts have focused on early detection. Breast cancer is more easily treated and often curable if it is found early, self-breast exam and screening by mammography combined
with clinical breast exam is most effective detection method. It is estimated that 50 % of mere or all breast
cancer clients could obtain a prolongation of survival by increasing public awareness. Setting and Design The
study was conducted at Government hospital, Patiala, Punjab. The reason for selecting these schools was
investigator’s convenience and expected cooperation from authorities in getting permission for conducting the
study. The population of the study was female nurses. Target population of the study consisted of nurses from Government hospital, Patiala, Punjab. Investigator selected a sample of 500 nurses by using convenient sampling technique from selected Government Hospital, Patiala, Punjab.
EFFECTIVENESS OF VIDEO ASSISTING TEACHING PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS AMONG NURSING OFFICERS WORKING IN ICUs OF SELECTED HOSPITALS OF BELAGAVI, KARNATAKA
Authors: Honnakambale Ms. Vijayalaxmi , George Dr. Martha
Published: February 2025

Varicose veins are distended, bulging and twisted form of vein beneath the skin of the legs. The most common
symptoms are edema and twisted veins in the legs, ankles, and feet. Although there is no recognized reason for varicose veins, there seem to be multiple causes that can support the development of this condition. Low physical activity, smoking, a family history of varicose veins, intrinsic valve or vein wall abnormalities, valve damage from trauma, blockage, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or infection are among the risk factors. Due to ageing process
increasing there will be interference with systemic conditions and also chronic venous distention caused by
standing for lengthy periods of time, obesity, or pregnancy are some of the factors which affects in the venous
return and loss of elasticity in the veins. The quantitative research approach was used in the present study. The
present study adopted Quasi experimental pretest post test design for the evaluating the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding prevention and management of varicose veins among nursing officers working at critical care units.
A LITERATURA EM ESPAÇOS DE LEITURA
Authors: Vilela Rafaela , Travassos Sônia
Published: February 2025

Este artigo reflete sobre como a literatura adentra nos espaços de leitura, dentro e fora da escola, a partir dos resultados de uma dissertação e uma tese, entrelaçando dois campos de pesquisa: uma biblioteca pública e uma sala de leitura de uma escola municipal, ambas localizadas na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. Defende a literatura como bem incompressível (CANDIDO, 2011) e apoia-se no conceito de estações do conhecimento (PERROTTI, 2015) compreendendo os espaços de leitura como lugares de apropriação cultural. As pesquisas apontaram que as práticas desenvolvidas nesses espaços podem contribuir para a formação de leitores crianças que, enquanto sujeitos da cultura, se colocam diante da leitura, inventando e reinventando percursos de forma autoral.
Gestão industrial: implementação da ferramenta TPM em uma indústria de café
Authors: Andrade Polyana Ribeiro de , Patuzzo Genilson Valotto , Cardoso Flávia Aparecida Reitz
Published: February 2025

Conduzida em uma indústria alimentícia, a pesquisa teve como meta capacitar a equipe operacional na aplicação da Total Productive Maintenance (Manutenção Produtiva Total - TPM) para aprimorar as práticas de manutenção. A abordagem adotada envolveu a coleta e análise de dados, destacando desafios como quebras de máquinas e desorganização no ambiente de trabalho. A implementação da TPM priorizou a manutenção autônoma, a padronização e o treinamento, resultando em melhorias significativas. Adicionalmente, a metodologia 5S foi utilizada para organizar o ambiente, aumentar a eficiência e padronizar as tarefas. O comprometimento da liderança foi um aspecto destacado, e a eficácia do processo foi monitorada por meio do indicador Overall Equipment Effectiveness (Eficiência Global do Equipamento - OEE). A manutenção autônoma capacitou os colaboradores a lidar com quebras, falhas e defeitos das máquinas, aprimorando a eficiência operacional de forma visível. Contribuiu ainda para melhorias no processo, incluindo a capacitação dos operadores, a organização e padronização do layout da fábrica, além da redução de desperdícios, como paradas prolongadas de máquinas, falhas repetitivas de equipamentos e a ineficiência no uso dos recursos, resultando em um aumento da produtividade e redução de custos operacionais.
User Education Programmes as Correlate of Information Literacy Skills Among Undergraduates in Universities in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Bashorun Musediq Tunji , Aboderin Omotayo Atoke , Lawal Wasiu Olayide
Published: February 2025

The study investigated user education programmes as correlate of information literacy skills among undergraduates in universities in Osun State, Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of undergraduates from three selected universities in Osun State. Questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. A total of 391 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents. Out of this number, 371 copies were returned and found usable with a response rate of 93.45%. The study revealed that majority of the respondents agreed to the availability of the all listed library user education programmes except for audio-visual aides/short films. Also, the findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between user education programme and levels of library literacy skills among the undergraduates in selected universities in Osun State. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended among others that university management should provide infrastructures such as adequate power supply that would facilitate the delivery of user education course to the students. In addition, facilitators of user educations should integrate audio-visual aides/short films into their method of user education delivery.
Drama, Ethnic Interests and National Restructuring in Emmy Idegus Beloved Odolu Kingdom and John Iwuhs Birthright
Authors: Onucheyo Antonio Friday , Salami Faith O. , Salifu Musa
Published: February 2025

Nigeria is a multiethnic nation. The country is made up of about 250 ethnic groups, each with its own geographical location, culture and belief system. As a result , Nigeria has been plagued with problems such as ethnic rivalry, nepotism and tribalism since the nation's amalgamation in 1914.The aforementioned challenges have created political, tention and attendant breakdown of law and order across the country over the years. Drama serves as tool for national restructuring by objectifying and addressing social realities in the society. The paper therefore, uses the instrument of content analysis of the qualitative research methodology by delving into the selected plays for the study and analyzing their contents in relation to the issues. The result reveals that drama is one of the most potent facilities for the integration of diverse interests for national peace and development. The study concludes and recommends that drama should be used to address ethnic motivated problems that have been bedeviling the nation.
Exalted madness: Interrogating the paradox of lunacy and fame in Akpororo’s stand-up comedy
Authors: Kekeghe Stephen E.
Published: February 2025

Most celebrated artistic works ranging from literary, visual and performing arts in the world history reflect both the nature of the conscious and unconscious processes which manifest in individualâ€Ÿs mental and social activities. This is because moments of intense artistic meditations and creation have profound impacts on the mindscape. Absurdly, features of lunacy which are evident in the art of creation or performances are dignified as a reflection of artistic perfection. This article examines the paradox of exalted madness in selected comic performances of Jephthah Bowoto (Akpororo), one of Nigeriaâ€Ÿs most celebrated Stand-Up Comedians. The analysis explores psychiatric episodes from the gait, utterances and physical dispositions of the performer, foregrounding the thin line between genius arts and psychosis. The researcher relies on Akpororoâ€Ÿs comedy series in YouTube, which are transcribed and analysed, bringing to the fore, indices of deviation from normal mental composition. Effort is also made to examine the socioeconomic factor that engenders such radical drift from normal human behaviours as evident in the comic performances of the aforementioned Stand-Up Comedian. The analytical content relies on the psychoanalytic theory which helps to penetrate the inner-life of the character or performer. Besides the humour embedded in the selected comedic performances, the researcher argues that such mock-madness is an indication of how poverty does intense blow on the individualâ€Ÿs mentation, stressing that s/he could employ every mental resources to attain prosperity and fame. This rare energy and deviation from the norms of mental composition as a means of navigating the route of success and fame constitutes the examined paradox in this article.
CONTEXTUALIZED READING INTERVENTION MATERIAL (CRIM) FOR GRADE 7 LEARNERS
Authors: Pimentel Christopher P.
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to assess the level of reading performance of the Grade 7 learners for which was used as the basis of developing a Contextualized Reading Intervention Material (CRIM) for Grade 7 Learners for Bangar Cluster, during the School Year 2023-2024. It involved a total enumeration of 483 Grade 7 learners as respondents from four public secondary schools in Bangar, La Union and it utilized the descriptive-developmental research design with the aid of documentary analysis research design. The results of the Language Enhancement Through Reading Assessment (LETRA) were utilized to determine the reading levels of the Grade 7 learners along the following reading levels- below word, word, sentence, paragraph, story, story with comprehension, local material, local material with comprehension, academic text, and academic text with comprehension levels. The findings of the study show that majority of the Grade 7 learners belonged to the lowest reading levels which include below word level, sentence level, paragraph level, and story level. This prompted the development and validation of the Contextualized Reading Intervention Material (CRIM) for the Grade 7 Learners, aimed at improving the reading performance level of the respondents through leveled-reading activities. Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn: The Grade 7 learners in the Bangar Cluster have not mastered and acquired yet the needed and desired reading skills and competencies. The Contextualized Reading Intervention Material (CRIM) is very useful to develop reading level performance of the Grade 7 learners. The Contextualized Reading Intervention Material (CRIM) for Grade 7 learners is acceptable for use among the Grade 7 learners of Bangar Cluster. The researcher offered the following recommendations. The learner should be given more time to explore materials to enhance their reading comprehension levels. Teachers may use the validated Contextualized Reading Intervention Material (CRIM), since it is found very highly acceptable. Likewise, Learning Action Cell (LAC) sessions, trainings and workshops should be conducted along the preparation of contextualized learning materials that could help teachers improve their teaching strategies for quality of instructions in English particularly reading. Future researchers may conduct related study using other variables to improve learners’ reading proficiency levels.
Assessing the Factors Influencing Service Quality of Restaurants in Naga City
Authors: Curioso Henriette J.
Published: February 2025

This study explores the factors influencing service quality in Naga City restaurants using the SERVQUAL model, focusing on responsiveness, assurance, tangibility, empathy, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Results indicate that restaurants consistently deliver exceptional service quality across all dimensions, with assurance (3.44) and tangibility (3.43) scoring highest, reflecting strong customer trust and positive perceptions of professionalism. However, empathy (3.31) showed room for improvement, particularly in providing personalized attention. Key challenges identified include legal compliance, menu labeling efficacy, limited consumer awareness, food service management inefficiencies, employee attitudes, and customer support issues. Recommendations include implementing comprehensive staff training programs to enhance communication and problem-solving skills, establishing robust feedback mechanisms, maintaining high hygiene standards, and adopting strict quality control procedures. Addressing legal challenges through proactive measures and improving menu labeling consistency were also emphasized. The study highlights the importance of personalized customer experiences and innovation in adapting to evolving market trends. These findings contribute to the broader discourse on service quality management in mid-sized urban restaurant markets and offer actionable insights for enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty in a competitive industry.
The Touch of Kindness: The Influence of Stuffed Toy on Perceived Warmth in Emotional Video Content
Authors: Adlaon Alyssa Cassandra T. , Bacalso Jean Pearl U. , Dolorzo Alliah Mae F. , Lanticse Beauty R.
Published: February 2025

This experimental study investigated the influence of a stuffed toy on perceived warmth elicited by emotional video content. Warmth was assessed across several dimensions: empathy and compassion, personal impact and tenderness, humanity, and positive feelings. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to view emotionally evocative videos either with or without a stuffed toy present. Contrary to the initial hypothesis, no significant difference was found in overall warmth perception between the two groups. However, an independent-samples t-test revealed significantly increased empathy and compassion in the toy condition (t = -2.3887, p = 0.024, d = – 0.8722), while other dimensions showed no significant differences. These findings support the null hypothesis, suggesting that the toy does not generally alter warmth perception, but warrant further investigation into its specific effect on empathy and compassion.

While the study revealed a significant effect on empathy and compassion, other aspects of perceived warmth did not show significant changes. This could be attributed to several factors. Firstly, participants may have possessed personality traits that led them to seek comfort during the experiment, potentially diminishing the impact of the stuffed toy. Secondly, the intensity of the emotions evoked by the video might have been strong enough to overshadow the comforting effect of the stuffed toy. These factors suggest that individual differences and the intensity of emotional content might have influenced the results.
Clinical learning in times of crises: How the Covid 19 pandemic affected nursing students’ clinical learning and strategies
Authors: Johnsson Anette , Eklund Anna-Lena , Gustafsson Nyckel Jan
Published: February 2025

For nursing students, practical training in healthcare during a pandemic can be considered a critical environment. This study aimed to describe how the Covid-19 pandemic affected registered nursing students’ clinical learning and what learning strategies they would use in a clinical environment. The study had a qualitative, exploring approach. Data were generated using twelve semi-structured interviews with final-year nurse students and were analysed by thematic analysis.
The Covid-19 pandemic can be seen as a critical environment that has unintended consequences on learning. The analysis revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic affected nursing students in both their adaptive and developmental learning as they in practicum had to handle personal responsibility for their work, reflection, and learning. In the chaotic situation, students and supervisors became like novices, struggling to go with the flow while shouldering responsibility for their own learning. The students’ learning extended to tasks outside the course syllabus. They acquired extensive knowledge about working during a pandemic, including basic hygiene routines and working at a safe distance. The students developed new knowledge due to the increased demand for flexibility and creativity. They had more contact with patients as well as their relatives and developed an ethical approach related to the pandemic.
PARTISIPASI IBU HAMIL DALAM KELAS IBU HAMIL DI INDONESIA : LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Ayuning Tias Budi Lestari
Published: February 2025

Angka kematian ibu di Indonesia masih menjadi yang tertinggi di Asia Tenggara serta masih jauh dari target Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) secara global dalam upaya penurunan AKI pada tahun 2030 kurang dari 70 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup. Kelas ibu hamil merupakan program yang dicanangkan oleh pemerintah sebagai salah satu upaya dalam mengatasi Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) di Indonesia. Namun pelaksanaan kelas ibu hamil di Indonesia masih dan lemah dan belum optimal salah satunya disebabkan karena partisipasi ibu yang masih rendah dalam kegiatan kelas ibu hamil. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui bagaimana partisipasi ibu hamil ke kelas ibu hamil di Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan literature review terhadap hasil penelitian mengenai Partisipasi Ibu Hamil Dalam Kelas Ibu Hamil di Indonesia. Sumber data penelitian ini berasal dari studi literature review, merupakan sumber data kualitatif. Partisipasi ibu hamil dalam kelas ibu hamil di beberapa wilayah di Indonesia termasuk kurang dari capaian dari target yang ditetapkan, adapun berbagai faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kunjungan ibu hamil dalam kelas ibu hamil seperti pengetahuan, sikap, pendapatan ekonomi, dukungan keluarga, dan motivasi yang dimiliki ibu.
Eficiência em TI: soluções inteligentes para falhas comuns
Authors: Silva Carolina Ferreira Gomes , Pinheiro Placido Rogerio
Published: February 2025

A tecnologia é essencial para as empresas, exigindo soluções de TI eficientes e de qualidade. Olhando para este cenário, este trabalho propõe um modelo para melhorar a tomada de decisão no gerenciamento de problemas de TI, baseado nas melhores práticas da ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library ou Biblioteca de Infraestrutura de TI) e em metodologias multicritério. Ao focar na redução de falhas e na otimização do desempenho, o modelo destaca os problemas mais críticos, priorizando aqueles que mais impactam os negócios. Dessa forma, garante-se maior disponibilidade e eficiência dos sistemas, atendendo melhor às expectativas das áreas de negócio e alinhando a gestão de TI à estratégia organizacional.
Por uma indústria têxtil mais competitiva: otimizando o tingimento dos jeans
Authors: Gomes Uiraquitan Tadeu , Pinheiro Plácido Rogério
Published: February 2025

O advento da globalização e o contato entre mercados de diferentes países trouxeram disputas entre os mais diversos setores. Com o setor têxtil, sobretudo o brasileiro, isso não foi diferente. No entanto, se uma indústria deseja se tornar mais produtiva e competitiva, ela necessita gerir melhor sua produção, a fim de minimizar atrasos e perdas de lucro. Pensando nisso, esta pesquisa apresenta um modelo para orientar o ganho de setup no processo de tingimento de tecidos.
Talk Show Pengaruh Gadget terhadap Kecerdasan dan Perilaku Anak
Authors: Yanny  , Mukarramah Sitti , Mongkito Rita Yanti Sam
Published: February 2025

Keluarga merupakan unsur terkecil dari suatu lembaga sosial. Komponen keluarga terdiri Ayah, Ibu dan anak. Keluarga memegang peranan terpenting dalam pendidikan anak. Termasuk dalam dalam era sekarang dimana pendidikan tidak terlepas dari penggunaan gadget. Penggunaan gadget yang bijaksana akan menghasilkan manfaat yang sangat banyak, akan tetapi penggunaan gadget tanpa pengawasan atau kontrol dari orang tua akan menimbulkan sejumlah masalah seperti kecerdasan yang menurun dan kecanduan. Kecerdasan yang menurun akibat tingkat konsentrasi yang berkurang. Kecanduan gadget lebih berbahaya daripada kecanduan narkotika. Kecanduan gadget pada anak akan menimbulkan perilaku yang suka berbohong, malas bersosialisasi, malas beraktivitas, dan lupa waktu. Hal-hal negatif tersebut dapat dihindari dengan hadirnya orang tua sebagai pendamping dan kontrol saat anak menggunakan gadget.
Pelatihan Tata Kelola Organisasi Ikatan Keluarga Besar Migran dari Biboki, Insana, dan Meomafo di Surabaya
Authors: Yuniarto Antonius , Muljani Ninuk , Tulasi Daniel , Budiarsi Sri Yunan , Pradana Dominicus Wahyu
Published: February 2025

Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk membantu para pengurus organisasi ikatan keluarga besar migran dari Biboki, Insana, dan Meomafo di Jawa Timur dalam tata kelola organisasi. Tata kelola organisasi dirasakan menjadi persoalan konkret yang dihadapi pengurus ikatan keluarga besar migran ini. Karena itu, para pengurus berinisiatif mengundang tim pengabdian masyarakat dari Fakultas Bisnis Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya untuk memberikan pelatihan tata kelola organisasi yang baik. Kegiatan pengadian masyarakat dilakukan dua hari berturut turut yakni 16-17 Juli 2022. Kegiatan melibatkan para pengurus inti ikatan keluarga besar migran dari Biboki, Insana, dan Meomafo di Jawa Timur. Materi yang disampaikan yaitu topik filosofi organisasi dan tata kelola organisasi yang baik. Penyampaian materi menggunakan metode forum group discussion (FGD) dan pelatihan keterampilan tata kelola organisasi yang baik. Target yang dicapai yaitu para peserta beroleh pengayaan wawasan filosofi organisasi dan keterampilan tata kelola organisasi yang baik.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat tentang Diabetes Melitus Melalui Penyuluhan di Kelurahan Tafraka Kecamatan Pulau Hiri Kota Ternate
Authors: La Patilaiya Hairudin , Sumaryati  , Titdoy Dewi , Alizar Nurul Amelia , Udin Sirnilanti , Rajak Aljufri Abd
Published: February 2025

Diabetes Melitus adalah kondisi medis yang dicirikan oleh tingginya kadar gula darah akibat kurangnya produksi insulin oleh pankreas atau ketidakmampuan tubuh untuk memanfaatkan insulin dengan baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang diabetes melitus melalui program penyuluhan diKelurahan Tafraka. Metode yang digunakan melibatkan penggunaan pre-test dan post-test sebagai alat pengumpulan data. Target audience program ini adalah ibu rumah tangga (IRT) dan lansia, dengan target peserta sebanyak 25 orang, meskipun yang hadir pada acara penyuluhan hanya berjumlah 15 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang diabetes melitus setelah mengikuti penyuluhan. Skor rata-rata pada pre-test sebesar 6,00, sementara pada post-test, skornya meningkat menjadi 8,33. Lebih lanjut, terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan dalam pemahaman masyarakat tentang definisi diabetes melitus, faktor risiko, gejala, dan cara mengendalikan diabetes melitus setelah mengikuti penyuluhan. Hasil dari program penyuluhan ini menunjukkan efektivitas dalam meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat tentang diabetes melitus di Kelurahan Tafraka. Temuan dari penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai panduan bagi pihak-pihak terkait dalam pengembangan program penyuluhan sejenis di wilayah tersebut.
Literasi Keuangan dalam Menumbuhkan Jiwa Keirausahaan Generasi Muda Gereja
Authors: Tuhuteru Joselina , Lakatua Robby D.
Published: February 2025

Salah satu hasil bumi yang paling dominan di Jemaat GPM Hatumete adalah Ubi Talas Sejauh ini Anggota Jemaat GPM Hatumete hanya menjual Ubi Talas dan hasil bumi lainnya langsung ke pasar tanpa diolah terlebih dahulu guna memberikan nilai tambah secara ekonomis. Selain itu, berdasarkan observasi dan wawancara dengan beberapa kelompok mitra juga terlihat bahwa minat berwirausaha di Desa Hatumete masih rendah. Hal ini terlihat dari kurangmya UMKM yang ada di Desa Hatumete. Kesulitan finansial dapat teratasi apabila generasi milenial mendapatkan edukasi yang baik tentang literasi keuangan. Untuk itulah edukasi dalam meningkatkan pemahaman milenial tentang keuangan perlu untuk dilakukan Berdasarkan uraian diatas maka yang menjadi mitra sasaran dalam PkM ini adalah kelompok Angkatan Muda GPM Ranting Gihon, Jemaat GPM Hatumete. Solusi yang ditawarkan untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan mitra diatas yaitu: Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Pengelolaan Keuangan, Kewirausahaan dan praktik pembuatan keripik keladi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan selama dua hari dengan metode ceramah dan coaching clinic. Tahapan pelaksanaan terdiri dari tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan dan tahap evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan menunjukan terjadinya peningkatan pengetahuan mitra tentang literasi keuangan dan kewirausaan
Teknis Pengelolaan dan Pemantauan Lingkungan Pembangunan Dabiloha Ta’aga Paca Cottage dan Restaurant
Authors: Erbabley Baltazar Zadrak , Bayau Edom , Nonice Manikome  , Erbabley Nally Y. G. F. , Suhry Hendro C.
Published: February 2025

Perkembangan kota Tobelo yang cukup pesat telah juga berdampak pada meluasnya kebutuhan masyarakat. Instalasi Pengolahan Air Limbah (IPAL) dibutuhkan untuk mengolah air limbah Cottage sebelum dibuang ke badan air. Perencanaan IPAL disesuaikan dengan beban polutan dalam air limbah yang terdiri dari debit air limbah dan konsentrasi polutan di dalamnya.Kegiatan Jasa Akomodasi Dabiloha Ta’aga Paca Cottage dan Restaurant merencanakan akan menyediakan 20 cottage serta fasilitas lainnya. Air limbah yang dihasilkan dari operasional Dabiloha Ta’aga Paca Cottage dan Restaurant sesuai perhitungan yaitu 14,95 m3 per hari. Acuan hasil olahan air limbah yang dimanfaatkan kembali dalam kegiatan penyiraman tanaman dan aplikasi ke tanah menggunakan PERMENLHK Nomor 5 Tahun 2021 tentang Tata Cara Penerbitan Persetujuan Teknis dan Surat Kelayakan Operasional Bidang Pengendalian Pencemaran Lingkungan. Pengolahan air limbah yang digunakan yaitu mengalirkan air limbah dari dapur (estimasi 5% dari total air limbah) ke bak grease trap untuk memisahkan minyak dan lemak, setelah itu untuk menekan jumlah BOD, COD dan TSS air limbah yang telah terpisah dari minyak dan lemak di alirkan menuju ke bak pengendapan awal. Pada unit pengolahan ini dapat menghilangkan beban pencemar BOD hingga 40%, COD 39% dan TSS 94%.
Diarrhea Prevention Education Through Leaflets and Posters at Productive Age in Hamlet Nanga Bulik
Authors: Nuraisyah Fatma , Alfina Lutfia
Published: February 2025

Diare merupakan gangguan buang air besar dengan frekuensi lebih dari 3 kali sehari, konsistensi cair, bisa disertai darah dan atau lender. Tujuan Kegiatan: melakukan transfer knowledge melalui media leaflet dan poster terkait Diare. Metode: Desain studi yang digunakan yaitu deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dan edukasi dilakukan dengan menggunakan media leaflet dan poster. Hasil pengamatan dan pengambilan data yang telah diperoleh prioritas masalah kesehatan yaitu diare dan ada peningkatan pengetahuan masyarakat pada usiaproduktif tentang pencegahan diare dari edukasi yang diberikan. Pembahasan: Kegiatan intervensi yaitu memberikan edukasi kesehatan tentang penyakit diare dengan menggunakan media promosi kesehatan terkait pencegahan penyakit diare, dengan membagikan leaflet dan poster. Kesimpulan: Edukasi pencegahan diare melalui media leaflet dan poster pada usia produktif di Dusun Nanga Bulik dapat menghilangkan beberapa anggapan yang kurang tepat terhadap diare dan meningkatkan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang pencegahan diare.
Sosialisasi Tentang Dampak Penggunaan Gadget pada Anak di SD Negeri 56 Poka Kota Ambon
Authors: Anwar Arman , Persulessy Grazia , Persulessy Grazela , Lekatompessy Marsyelin
Published: February 2025

Penggunaan gadget di Indonesia semakin tinggi seiring perkembangan teknologi. Gadget tentu membawa kemudahan bagi penggunanya, namun berbagai dampak dapat muncul akibat dari penggunaan gadget. Edukasi tentang dampak gadget pada anak merupakan tindakan yang penting dilakukan oleh berbagai pihak. Salah satunya berupa sosialisasi kepada anak-anak agar mereka lebih paham dengan dampak gadget beragam. Karena jika pemahaman itu ditanamkan sejak kecil maka seiring waktu, hal itu akan menjadi panduan kebijakan dalam penggunaan gadget yang lebih aman dan efektif. Tujuan pengabdian ini yaitu untuk mengedukasi siswa agar bijak dalam menggunakan gadget dan mengantisipasi berbagai dampak yang timbul dalam penggunaannya. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan yaitu proses tatap muka bersama dengan mahasiswa sebagai pemateri,kemudian menampilkan materi serta video edukasi dan melakukan interaksi berupa proses tanya jawab pada anak. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam proses sosialisasi yaitu, Siswa SD Negeri 56 Poka Kota Ambon menjadi lebih memahami dampak penggunaan gadget pada usia mereka. Para siswa juga semakin mengolah waktu mereka dalam bermain gadget sebagai bentuk kepedulian terhadap tumbuh kembang mereka. . Hal ini tentunya tidak terlepas dari peran orang tua , guru, bahkan lingkungan di sekitar agar para siswa menggunakan gadget sebagai sarana belajar dan mengembangkan kreativitas serta hobi mereka yang positif.