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Editorial - Digital innovation – A driving force of change
Authors: XHINDI Teuta
Published: March 2024

In the contemporary landscape, the phrase “digital innovation” has become synonymous with transformation, revolutionizing the way individuals, businesses, and societies operate. The integration of digital technologies into various facets of our lives has not only accelerated the pace of change but has also emerged as a powerful driving force shaping the future. Digital innovation, at its core, refers to the application of digital technologies to create new or significantly improved processes, products, or services. The relentless evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and data analytics has unleashed a wave of transformative possibilities across diverse sectors. One of the key attributes of digital innovation is its inherent ability to disrupt traditional models, fostering a dynamic environment that rewards adaptability and forward-thinking. In recent years, innovation, especially innovation in technology has received great attention in business as a strategic way for resilience. Monge and Soriano (2023), after reviewing 119 articles published in the WOS over the period 2018-April 2022, provide the most complete and up-to-date review of digitalization from a global perspective, summarizing the current state of knowledge within an integrated framework. Ndesaulwa and Kikula (2016) have considered technological innovation as a major force in economic growth and are focused on some of the most distinctive features of innovation in the highly industrialized economies of the OECD area. Although the innovation is seen as a driver for economic growth, it is not certain if digitalization and other innovations will lead to full employment or to a long-term mass unemployment (Arsic, 2020). This author adds that “the employment will depend on the speed of adjustment of education system to technological changes and labor market requirements, as well as on the possibilities for vocational education and change in qualifications”.
System software architecture for advancing human robot interaction by cloud
services and multi-robot cooperation
Authors: Lekova Anna ,   Institute of Robotics, Bulgarian
            Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria, Tsvetkova Paulina , Andreeva Anna , Simonska Miglena , Kremenska Adelina ,   Institute of Robotics,
            Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria,   University of Library
            Studies and Information Technologies, Bulgaria,   Institute of Robotics,
            Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria,   South-West University,
            Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria,   South-West University,
            Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria,   Institute of Robotics,
            Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
Published: March 2024

Human-like interactions with robots based on Conversational AI facilitate
assistance and teamwork in various contexts. Those interactions are further enhanced by
utilizing physical presence and context from the robot's hardware. Robot cooperation is
also especially useful, when software or hardware resources have to be shared in a
multi-robot system. Therefore, we propose a modular software architecture for
multi-robot cooperation that extends the integration of Conversational AI into Socially
Assistive Robots, previously suggested by authors. It utilizes a flow-based approach
that involves shared repositories and direct or message-driven communication to convey
natural language transcriptions among robots in order to support their cooperation. By
experiments we evaluated the cooperation between NAOqi based robots and Furhat robot.
Our experimental results demonstrate architecture's modularity and adaptability to
different cloud services, along with its effectiveness for interactions involving
multiple robots.
Development and investigation of algorithm for the synthesis of an automatic
control system of the drying process
Authors:   Akaki Tsereteli State University,
            Kutaisi, Georgia, Bardavelidze Avtandil , Bardavelidze Khatuna ,   Georgian Technical
            University, Tbilisi, Georgia
Published: March 2024

At the first stage of research, the experimental transmission functions and
optimal two-channel automatic adjustment system (ARS) of the residual moisture content
during convection drying of apples were developed. As a result of the analysis of the
structural synthesis of the ARS, the advantage of the optimal dual-channel ARS compared
to the single-channel system was established. At the second stage of research, with a
view to improving the quality of the single-channel speed ARS of the residual moisture
content of apples, the robust ARS was developed by the method of parametric synthesis
and root hodograph. Based on the research, the advantages of the speed single-channel
robust system compared to the dual-channel system were established, which will
significantly improve the quality of the products and reduce energy consumption for
drying.
Analisis Kompetensi Dan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Pengembangan Karir Pegawai Di Kpu Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Authors: Setyaji Meirino , Chandra Kirana Kusuma , Welsa Henny
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis kompetensi, budaya organisasi, prestasi kerja dan pengembangan karir pada pegawai Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) Wilayah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Pokok permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah pengembangan karir. Pengambilan data penelitian dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner melalui google formulir maupun secara langsung dan disebarkan ke 33 responden pegawai Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) Wilayah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif, kemudian teknik pengambilan data penelitian dengan metode sensus dan menggunakan alat analisis data SPSS (Statistic Package for Social Science) serta Partial Least Square (PLS). Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh bahwa faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap pengembangan karir adalah budaya organisasi dan prestasi kerja. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan hasil uji hipotesis yang menunjukkan nilai P Values < 0.05 yaitu 0.000 dan P Values < 0.05 yaitu 0.025 sedangkan kompetensi tidak berpengaruh terhadap pengembangan karir pada pegawai Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) Wilayah Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.
Investigation of granular natural stone materials as photothermal absorbers for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy harvesting
Authors: Sarifudin Alfan , Yaningsih Indri , Kristiawan Budi , Wibawa Aditya , Miyazaki Takahiko , Thu Kyaw , Silitonga Arridina , Ong Hwai
Published: March 2024

The development of cost-effective and environmentally friendly solar thermal technologies that deliver high performance poses several challenges, where the collector and absorber components play a pivotal role. This research addresses these issues by investigating enhanced temperature generation using a 30 cm × 30 cm Fresnel lens collector under solar illumination from a xenon lamp. Natural stone materials (andesite, coal, and pumice), characterized by granular structures with an average diameter of 1.68-2.00 mm, were selected because of their abundance and eco-friendliness. This research is focused on evaluating the effect of Fresnel lens on temperature generation performance. Two types of temperature generation tests were carried out: wet tests (where the natural stone materials were immersed in distilled water) and dry tests (where the natural stone materials were used in dry conditions). The morphologies of the natural stone materials were examined using an optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. Furthermore, the optical properties of the natural stone materials were analyzed using an ultraviolet-visible (UV-VIS) spectrophotometer. The findings revealed that there were significant improvements in the photothermal absorber performance with the use of a Fresnel lens in dry tests, where the highest temperature was achieved for coal (103.25 °C), followed by andesite (89.00 °C) and pumice (73.00 °C). The impurities varied between the materials, where the impurities were most dominant for pumice while coal was more uniform. Further examination using scanning electron microscope showed that all materials had light-trapping structures in the form of rough surfaces, pores, and crack gaps. Andesite was dominated by rough surfaces, while coal and pumice were dominated by crack gaps and pores, respectively. However, based on the UV-VIS spectrophotometric results, there were no correlations between the optical properties (absorbance, reflectance, and transmittance) and temperature achieved by the photothermal absorber materials. This research demonstrates the potential of using natural stone materials as photothermal absorbers in combination with a Fresnel lens collector for low-to-medium temperature solar thermal applications.
Manganese and iron-doped yttrium borate as an excellent multifunctional inorganic material
Authors: Gupta Pankaj , Sahni Mohit
Published: March 2024

Manganese and iron-doped π-YBO3 have been synthesized using a modified epoxide-mediated gel method. The PXRD pattern evaluated the formation of the desired phase and the structural changes. EDS spectra determined the elemental analysis of undoped and doped samples. Raman spectra observed the stretching and bending modes of B-O bonds. The direct band gaps for doped samples were 1.47 and 2.07 eV, respectively, lower than the band gap value of 5.81 eV for π-YBO3. The green and blue indigo emission bands were observed in the photoluminescence spectra. Doped samples showed good magnetic properties as they are antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic at low temperature (T = 5 K) M-H plot and SQUID measurement. An indigenously built Sawyer-Tower circuit is used to measure ferroelectric hysteresis. Photodegradation studies of RhB were conducted under UV-visible irradiation.
Electrochemical performance of Pr0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Co0.2O3−δ as potential cathode material for IT-SOFC
Authors: Hassan M. Shamshi
Published: March 2024

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are renowned for being effective energy sources that have potential to influence how energy is developed in future. SOFCs operate at low temperatures provides different benefits for widespread commercialization. In the present study a perovskite material Pr0.6Sr0.4Fe0.8Co0.2O3−δ (PSFCo) was investigated as cathode for SOFC in intermediate temperature range. Glycine nitrate process was used for the preparation of the samples. PSFCo exhibited cubic structure having small particle size (100–200 nm). The electrical conductivity of the PSFCo was measured as function of temperature up to 850 ℃. The sample displayed maximum electrical conductivity of 370 Scm−1 at around 550–600 ℃. The polarization behavior of PSFCo was calculated by means of AC impedance with Sm0.8Ce0.2O2 (SDC) as electrolyte. The value of area specific resistance (ASR) was calculated as 0.146 Ωcm2 at 800 ℃ and 0.248 Ωcm2 at 700 ℃.
Jurisprudential Conditioning of the Takaful Insurance Contract: A Case Study of Islamic Insurance in Jordan
Authors: Al-Jarrah Mefleh , Hattab Kamal , Albadreen Abdalla
Published: March 2024

This study aims to elucidate the reality of Takaful insurance, its juristic adaptation, and the impact of this adaptation on Islamic legal rulings. It also seeks to assess the extent of compatibility of the practical applications of Takaful insurance carried out by the Jordan Islamic Insurance Company with the decisions of the Islamic Fiqh Academy and the Sharia standards set by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). To this end, the research begins by presenting the reality of Takaful insurance, highlighting its differences from commercial insurance, and discussing its major juristic adaptations. The study also examines the juristic opinions regarding the Sharia rulings on the applications of Takaful insurance. Since the Sharia rulings on Takaful insurance are based on its juristic adaptation and its application in Islamic insurance companies, the research attempts to uncover the mechanisms for implementing this contract in the Jordan Islamic Insurance Company. This is done through a specific questionnaire developed based on AAOIFI standards and the decisions of the Islamic Fiqh Academy, distributed to managers and employees of the Islamic insurance company, as well as experts, academics, and clients of the Islamic insurance company with extensive experience in this field. The research concludes, after juristic discussions, that the best juristic adaptation for the Takaful insurance contract is mutual consideration with minimal permissible excess, and that there is no difference between Islamic insurance contracts and commercial insurance if both are applied in an Islamic company.
Interpretation of Legal Verses According to the Shafi'i School through Ibn Hajar's "Tuhfat al-Muhtaj" and Al-Ramli's "Nihayat al-Muhtaj": A comparative analytical study
Authors: Algumaei Ammar
Published: March 2024

The research focused on interpreting legal verses from the book of purification in Tuhfat al-Muhtaj by Ibn Hajar al-Haytami and Nihayat al-Muhtaj by al-Ramli, conducting a comparative analytical study of their interpretations. The significance of this research lies in its amalgamation of interpretations of legal verses from two fundamental texts, which are essential in understanding the relied-upon sources in Shafi'i jurisprudence, namely the conclusions of the eminent scholars Ibn Hajar and al-Ramli. This provides insight into the interpretation of legal verses within the framework of Shafi'i jurisprudence. The researcher arrived at several conclusions, including the following:

Jurisprudential texts often contain interpretations of legal verses and precise deductions that may not be found in many traditional exegesis texts.

The profound expertise of Ibn Hajar and al-Ramli in the science of interpretation, as well as their mastery in various fields beyond Shafi'i jurisprudence, is evident through their discussions on interpreting verses and responding to objections raised against their interpretations.
PROVA USHTRIMORE ELEKTROKARDIOGRAFIKE
Authors:   Cardiology Department, University Hospital Center ", Gishto Taulant ,   Mother Teresa",   Tirana, Albania, Methoxha Silvia , Shuka Naltin ,   Cardiology Department, University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa" Tirana, Albania
Published: March 2024

Prova ushtrimore (PU) është ndër testimet themelore dhe më të përdorura përvlerësimin e pacientëve me sëmundje kardiovaskulare (CVD), duke qenë e lehtë për tu kryer dhe interpretuar, fleksibël dhe e përshtatshme, e besueshme, jo e kushtueshme dhe e disponueshme në spital ose praktikë ambulatore. Prej më shumë se gjysëm shekulli e përdorur,qëndrueshmëria e saj mund ti atribuohet përmirësimit të vazhduar me kalimin e kohës. Fillimisht është përdorur për të zbuluar praninë e ishemisë së miokardit të shkaktuar nga sëmundja e arterieve koronare (CAD), prova ushtrimore tani njihet për rolin e saj në prognozën e sëmundjes. Variablat e provës ushtrimore përtej segmentit ST-T japin një informaciontë rëndësishëm, veçanërisht kur përdoret në kombinim me informacionin klinik, anamnezën e pacientit për të parashikuar rezultatet dhe udhëzimet për terapinë në një gamë të gjerë individësh, nga ata të shëndetshëm deri tek ata që vuajnënga sëmundjet e zemrës.
Policy Analysis of City Gas Network in Indonesia Using The CIPP Approach
Authors: Sasono Tusi , Wijaya Chandra
Published: March 2024

The provision of environmentally friendly, cheap and safe energy for citizens by taking into account the mix of national energy use by considering the country's financial ability to provide subsidies is a policy that must be carried out by the Government. In this case, the Government of Indonesia itself has taken the initiative to save subsidies through the conversion of kerosene to the use of LPG which is safer for the community. However, the high LPG subsidy because it still relies on imports for its fulfillment also ultimately raises other problems. Starting in 2009, the Government continued to take initiatives to overcome this by continuing existing policies by building Household Gas Networks to optimize the potential of natural gas that is widely available in Indonesia and to reduce dependence on the use of LPG, especially in the household consumer sector and small customers. This policy is even included in one of the National Strategic Projects through Presidential Decree No. 18 of 2020 where this is also contained in the Medium-Term Development Plan (RJPMN) which targets the construction of 4.7 million household connections by the end of 2024, but in fact until 2022 only around 871,000 connections have been realized. This study conducts an analysis of policy evaluation of Jargas Development through the CIPP (Context, Input, Process &; Product) approach to get a comprehensive picture of the policy process that occurs. From the results of the study, it was found that there are still things that need to be improved to ensure that this policy can better achieve the expected targets, both in terms of planning to policy implementation that involves many parties in it and also recommendations for implementation in the future
Drágakövek ég és föld között
Authors: Dávid Nóra
Published: March 2024

A Virrasztók könyve elején (1Hen 1–36) több olyan történet olvasható, ami a különféle „rossz” eredetét írja le (betegségek, mágia, erőszak, stb.). Különösen jelentős bűn az égi és földi szféra keveredése, a Virrasztók lázadása. E történetek gyökere nem feltétlenül egy korra (és feltehetően nem is egy helyre) nyúlik vissza, többféle irodalmi hagyományt tükröz, leginkább a mezopotámiai és a görög hatás mutatható ki benne. Témám szempontjából ezek közül Aszáél (Azazél)2 története a legjelentősebb. Ő egy lázadó égi lény, aki megszegi a törvényeket, és kiszolgáltatja a földi embereknek a fémbányászat és ‑megmunkálás titkait, megismerteti velük a fegyverek, ékszerek és kozmetikumok világát. Az égi és a földi lények közti tudásátadás motívuma nem egyedülálló, a Virrasztók könyve több helyén is megjelenik, pl. mágiát, boszorkányságot, a „gyökerek vágásának módját” tanították a lázadó angyalok feleségeiknek (7,1). A nyolcadik fejezet ezt a képet tovább árnyalja, kiemeli Aszáélt, aki „kardok, kések, pajzsok és mellvértek készítésére tanította az embereket”. Ezután más titkos dolgokat is felfedett előttük, úgymint ékszerek és szépítőszerek elkészítését, drágakövek és színes festékek ismeretét. E tudományoknak, mint tudjuk, nagy hatása volt, Henok könyve is ezt erősíti: „S a világ megváltozott” (1Hen 8,1). A változás azonban negatív előjelű: elhatalmasodott a bűnök sora.
Analysis of Office Management at Government Agency Offices to Provide Public Services in Warudoyong Sukabumi
Authors: Ajeng Rosmaula  , Anggi Maulana  , Ai Restaria  , Muhamad Wildan Mailidan  , Tia Nuraini  , Alfin Fauzan
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Office management in government agencies plays an important role as a management catalyst in achieving public services. Public service is an effort in providing services provided by an organization or agency in meeting customer needs in accordance with the principles and principles of public service. The purpose of this research is to analyze and understand office management and services in Warudoyong Sub-district, Sukabumi City. The research method used is descriptive research through a qualitative approach. The results of the research are that the Warudoyong Sub-district apparatus always works together in providing the best service to the community, besides that in the implementation of public services, service standards must be prepared by the organizer by taking into account the organizer's capabilities, community needs, and environmental conditions.

Keywords: Community, Service, Office, Warudoyong.
Analysis of the Application of Machine Vision in the Automation Control of Power Electronic Equipment
Authors:   Minxi Vocational & Technical College, Longyan, Fujian, 364021, China., Zhang Jieping
Published: March 2024

This research centers on the application of machine vision in the automation control of power electronic equipment, and the purpose of the research is to improve the operation efficiency and safety of power equipment. The research combines PLC and IoT technology to build an intelligent monitoring system, which uses machine vision technology to recognize the state of power electronic equipment. The research results show that the system achieves 98\% accuracy in switchgear image recognition, and the SIFT algorithm performs superiorly in equipment state recognition, with the shortest recognition time being 7.17 seconds and the longest not exceeding 29.98 seconds. Machine vision technology effectively improves the automation and intelligence level of power equipment, which is of great significance to the development of power industry.
Research on E-commerce Logistics Distribution Path Optimization Based on Ant Colony Algorithm
Authors:   Logistics School, Henan College of Transportation, Zhengzhou, Henan, 451460, China., Hou Shouwei
Published: March 2024

With the rapid development of e-commerce industry, the efficiency of logistics and distribution has become a key constraint to its further development. In this paper, we explore the optimization of e-commerce logistics and distribution paths through the ant colony algorithm, aiming to improve the distribution efficiency and reduce the cost. The study firstly analyzes the core elements and challenges of e-commerce logistics and distribution paths, and then describes in details about the ant colony algorithm and its application to path optimization. By constructing a model adapted to the characteristics of e-commerce distribution, we use the ant colony algorithm to optimize a variety of different sizes and complexities of distribution paths. By constructing a model adapted to the characteristics of e-commerce distribution, we use the ant colony algorithm to optimize a variety of distribution paths with different sizes and complexities, and the experimental results show that the algorithm can effectively reduce the total distribution distance and cost. In the test cases, we observe that the distribution paths are shortened by 15\% on average, and the distribution cost is reduced by about 20\%. These results prove the effectiveness and feasibility of the ant colony algorithm in the optimization of e-commerce logistics distribution paths. This study provides a new idea for e-commerce logistics distribution path optimization, which is of great significance for improving logistics efficiency and reducing operation cost.
Research on Building Power Quality Assessment and Control Technology Based on Online Monitoring
Authors:   Guangxi Technological College of Machinery And Electricity, Architectural Engineering Institute, Nanning, Guangxi, 530007, China., Man Gaohua
Published: March 2024

This study is to improve the assessment accuracy and control efficiency of building power quality by adopting online monitoring and integrating multiple technical indicators and control methods. A whole set of power quality technical index system is developed in the study, involving voltage deviation, harmonic voltage/current limit, and so on. The power quality indicators are quantitatively evaluated through standardization and weight determination. The assessment results show that the measured power quality indicators vary within the interval of 0 to 9, which verifies the effectiveness of the assessment system. In terms of control technology, this paper discusses in depth the static reactive power compensation (SVC) device and its role in improving building power quality, and confirms its efficacy in optimizing power quality through simulation experiments. This work not only successfully evaluates the building power quality, but also proposes practical control strategies, which provide theoretical and practical guidance for the stable operation of power systems and the further improvement of power quality.
Intelligent Improvement Techniques for Fiber Optic Losses
Authors:   Department of Physics, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Babylon, Hillah 5001, Iraq., Abbas Zainab A. , Murdas Ibrahim A. ,   Department of Electrical, College of Engineering, University of Babylon, Hillah 5001, Iraq., Abbas Talib M. ,   Department of Physics, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Babylon, Hillah 5001, Iraq.
Published: March 2024

The optical fiber systems have grown in response to the increasing demand for ultra-high-speed data transmission in fiber telecommunications system. Yet, the problem of the losses in optical fiber has limited the fiber system performance such as, dispersion, dispersion slope, and non linearities. This study proposes a mitigation techniques for fiber-optic system losses based on artificial intelligent algorithms. In this study, the proposed method produces a good system performance with maximum compensation for fiber linear and nonlinear losses.
Stress and memory loss
Authors: Ramírez Salazar Carlos Eduardo
Published: March 2024

Stress is estimated as a manifestation process that starts when the individual realizes a difficult event or in which he finds himself intimidated or overwhelmed by his means. Normally the events that set it in motion are those that are linked to variations that demand too much care from the person and therefore put their individual well-being at risk.Selye was the one who initially originated the somatic stress paradigm. He identified three stages or phases in the organic-vital response to stress, being factors of the 'General Adaptation Syndrome' The three stages are: alarm reaction, resistance and exhaustion. Regarding work stress, it is a pattern of reactions that originates when workers face work demands that are not equivalent to their expectations; Stressors can be present in any work sector, in any position or level and in any circumstance in which the person or load to which they cannot adapt quickly may be subjected. Memory is defined as the ability to retain, consolidate, and retrieve data. There are different areas of the brain involved in this function and that events such as stress can change their functionality
Point-of-care ultrasound guided Pericardiocentesis in cardiac tamponade: case report
Authors: Avila Hilari Adrián , Auza-Santiváñez Jhossmar Cristians , Ortiz Huiza Digmar , Robles-Nina Robles-Nina , Franco L Franco L , Diaz Guerrero Diaz Guerrero
Published: March 2024

We present the case of a patient with a history of penetrating chest trauma, complicated by hemopneumothorax, resolved by pleurostomy tube. Subsequently, the patient progresses unfavorably with hemodynamic instability and is transferred to the Intensive Care Unit, where POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) ultrasonography is performed, showing significant pericardial effusion which is caused by cardiac tamponade, which causes a state of shock. obstructive type, so it was decided to perform ultrasonography-guided pericardiocentesis, showing a favorable evolution after the procedure
Social networks and adolescent mental health: a literature review
Authors: Rodríguez Vásquez Mario Pedro , De Jesús De La Paz Rosales María Teresa , Nieves-Lizárraga Daniel Omar , Velarde-Osuna Denisse Viridiana , Olguín-Martínez Cynthia Michel , Bracho Rivera Milagros Andrea , Bracho Rivera Rene Isaac , Ramos Perez Rita Liss , Villacorta Guzmán Juan Richar , Romero-Carazas Rafael , Rosillo Suárez Nancy , Bracho Mosquera Aaron Samuel , Mora-Barajas José Gregorio , Román-Mireles Amarelys , Rodríguez-Álvarez Aida Maygualida , Carbache Mora César , Ormaza Esmeraldas Elizabeth del Carmen , Vera Barrios Bertha Silvana , Buelna-Sánchez Rogelio
Published: March 2024

Due to its negative effects on the psychosocial functioning of adolescents, excessive use of social networks is currently considered a mental health risk. The main objective of the study was to analyze the literature on social networks and adolescent mental health. A content analysis method was used to conduct a bibliographic study, fifteen articles (n=15) were selected from major databases such as Scopus, Scielo and Web of Science using the established inclusion/exclusion criteria. The bibliographic analysis allowed understanding aspects of the transformation of data into information, combined with reasoning to generate knowledge. It is concluded that the excessive use of social networks in adolescents is increasing, which generates the development of new diseases mainly of a mental nature, therefore, it is essential that health professionals address the growing problem for a rapid and effective intervention.
Psychometric evidence of the mobile dependence test in the young population of Lima in the context of the pandemic
Authors: Rosario Quiroz Fernando Joel , Humbertovich Gamarra Nicolás
Published: March 2024

With the intention of estimating the psychometric properties of the mobile dependency test applied in the youth of Lima in the context of the pandemic, psychometric and instrumental design research has been carried out. The scale was administered to the 380 participants using non-probability sampling. It has been verified that the values of the goodness of fit of the original scale are outside the range of optimal values. The adjustment of factors was carried out by eliminating items 7 and 19 and obtaining the re-specified model of four factors with accumulated variance of 52.82%. The factor analysis of the re-specified model yielded acceptable goodness of fit values with x2/ gl = 2.8; RMSEA = .069; SRMR = .051; CFI = .92 and TLI = .90. The reliability of the total scale showed very good results in Cronbach's alpha and McDonalds Omega (.923 and .922). Finally, it was determined that the re- specified 4-factor scale with the items eliminated reveals the certainty of reliability and validity
Update on the use of gamified educational resources in the development of cognitive skills
Authors: Gonzalez-Argote Javier , Castillo-González William , Hernández Estevez Jorge Ernesto
Published: March 2024

Introduction: the use of game elements and game design techniques in content unrelated to the same is known as gamification. It is likely that gamified environments generate a fruitful scenario to evoke complex processes within higher nervous activity and thus develop cognitive skills. This facilitates its application for educational purposes. The objective was to characterize the use of gamified educational resources in the development of cognitive skills. Method: a total of 27 articles in Spanish and English were reviewed, from Pubmed, Scielo and Scopus; using as keywords: gamification, game, cognition, being more than 50% of the last five years.Result: gamification improves the services in which it is applied through playful experiences, it can positively influence aspects of the student experience such as level of interest, intellectual intensity and intrinsic motivation, by providing opportunities for autonomy, relationship and competition. There is a strong need for further exploration and experimentation to provide a gamified design that meets user preferences, tailored to individual characteristics. Conclusions: Gamified educational environments facilitate learning like a game. Through gamification it seems to increase motivation, commitment, active interaction, level of interest, critical thinking, intellectual intensity and intrinsic motivation. The effectiveness of gamification largely depends on the use of different game features and how they are implemented
Quality of work life in workers with disabilities in manufacturing and service companies
Authors: Trovat Valentina , Ochoa Mónica , Hernández-Runque Estela , Gómez Rosalinda , Jiménez Marco , Correia Patricia
Published: March 2024

The present research aimed to analyze quality of work life in workers with disabilities in manufacturing and service companies. Among its main purposes was the assessment of workers with disabilities with respect to their working condition. Likewise, the elements that make up occupational well-being for these workers were characterized and the quality of work life and engagement with employment in general of workers with disabilities in manufacturing and service companies was analyzed. The contextualization and classification of the information used started from a method governed by the positivist paradigm with a quantitative approach, framed in a research whose level of knowledge and depth was descriptive, under evaluative field research criteria, within a horizon of reflection on a reality that closely impacts the professional experiences of people with disabilities. Using instruments to collect sociodemographic and labor data, as well as the Working Conditions Questionnaire, the General Work Wellbeing Questionnaire and the Satisfaction of Work Questionnaire. Among the most important results and conclusions is that the people surveyed identify significantly with the organization where they work and presented low collateral effects, responding to optimally valued work well-being along with a high commitment to their work, showing that they feel who have a good quality of work life
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEEMBELAJARAN (Kajian Tafsir dan Hadits Tarbawi)
Authors: Ahmad Hufron
Published: March 2024

Media pembelajaran merupakan seperangkat alat yang dapat menyampaikan pesan-pesan dalam proses pembelajaran, dari penyampai pesan (pendidik) kepada penerima pesan (peserta didik) untuk mencapai tujuan yang telah ditetapkan secara efektif dan efisien. Landasan penggunaan media dalam pembelajaran harus dapat dilaksanakan  dengan penuh tanggung jawab dan penuh hikmah, agar pendidik dan peserta didik dapat menjalin komunikasi yang baik, sehingga tercipta suasana edukatif yang kondusif. Sumber media pembelajaran dapat ditemukan pada al-Qur’an dan Hadits. Media pembelajaran dalam perspektif Al-Qur’an dan al Hadits, dapat dipandang dan diklasifikasikan menjadi media audio, visual dan audio visual. Sebagai seorang pendidik, Rasulullah SAW sangat memahami media yang bersifat baik dalam menyampaikan pengetahuan kepada manusia, beliau menjelaskan suatu informasi melalui gambar agar lebih mudah dipahami dan diserap oleh akal dan jiwa.
Promosi Pengenalan Kampung Adat Untuk Mempercepat Pengembangan Wilayah Melalui Pembangunan Kampung Tematik Kota Padang
Authors: Amnur Hidra , Yulherniwati  , Nova Fitri , Gusman Taufik , Amnur Adelwin
Published: March 2024

Dalam mewujudkan masyarakat kota padang yang madani  berbasis pendidikan, perdagangan, dan pariwisata. Pemerintah Kota Padang mempunyai program Padang beltline adalah srategi pembangunan kota padang melalui program unggulan yang dibingkai dalam satu kesatuan yang membentuk sabuk atau beltline. Padang beltline salah satunya meliputi Pengembangan kampung tematik. Kegiatan membangun Kampung Tematik dalam pengembangan ekonomi lokal masyarakat berdasarkan Potensi Wilayah. Salah Satu dari 11 kampung Tematik tersebut adalah Kampung Adat Kelurahan Sungai sarik Kecamatan Kuranji. Kuranji adalah sebuah kecamatan di Kota Padang, provinsi Sumatra Barat, Indonesia. Kecamatan ini meliputi Nagari Pauh IX yang terdiri dari sembilan tepian yaitu Ampang, Anduring, Gunung Sarik, Kalumbuk, Korong Gadang, Kuranji, Lubuk Lintah, Pasar Ambacang, dan Sungai Sapih. Nama kecamatan ini diambil dari salah satu tepian di Nagari Pauh IX, yaitu Kuranji, yang juga menjadi nama sungai yang membelah kecamatan ini, sungai Batang Kuranji. Potensi yang ada di Kuranji ini adalah Kampung Adat.Berdasarkan data dan informasi Kampung Adat sangat membutuhkan adanya media promosi dan publikasi digital maupun konvensional Kampung Adat sebagai kawasan wisata adat. Maka daripada itu diadakanlah Pengabdian masyarakat ini untuk memabantu program pemerintah kota Padang di Kampung Adat dengan membuat website sebagai media promosi dan publikasi digital
Pelatihan Mikrokontroler Berbasis Arduino Bagi Siswa Mas Lubuk Malako
Authors: Rosman Edwar , Flomina Karina , Hasanah Miftahul , Febriani Widya , Adi Atma Yori , Jihan Sy Yulia
Published: March 2024

Currently, knowledge of microcontrollers and Arduino is crucial to learn as a foundation for implementing automation systems in the field of technology. Introducing microcontrollers and Arduino to students at Private Islamic Senior High School (Madrasah Aliyah Swasta or MAS) Lubuk Malako will help them understand how technology operates and stimulate their interest in innovation. Arduino-based microcontroller training will provide students with the opportunity to develop technical skills, such as programming, electronics, and system design. These skills will be beneficial in various fields, including engineering, sciences, and related areas. Providing a foundational understanding of microcontrollers and Arduino will open up broader career opportunities in the technology world. Students interested in fields like engineering, robotics, IoT (Internet of Things), and related areas will greatly benefit from this training. This training activity encourages students to think creatively and innovatively. Through this training, it is hoped that students will have the chance to unleash their potential and creativity, and be better prepared to face the challenges of an increasingly technologically advanced world
Pelatihan Dan Pendampingan Penyusunan PTK Dan Publikasi Ilmiah Bagi Guru Madrasah Di Kota Mataram Dan Lombok Barat
Authors: M. Harja Efendi  , Hanafi
Published: March 2024

This community service activity aims to increase the understanding and abilities of science teachers in Mataram City and West Lombok Regency regarding PTK. This training activity took place at MTs Miftahul Islah Mataram City and Mts Darul Quran Bengkel West Lombok which was attended by 25 science teachers in Mataram City and West Lombok Regency who were members of the Science Subject Teachers' Conference (MGMP). Activities are carried out using lecture, question and answer, discussion and mentoring methods when preparing proposals. The conclusion from the results of this community service activity is that training and assistance in preparing PTK proposals for science teachers in Mataram City and West Lombok Regency has been carried out smoothly and received a positive response from the participants. This training has provided information for teachers about preparing PTK proposals. In this way, teachers are able to understand and prepare classroom action research proposals. After this training, teachers are expected to be able to make classroom action research proposals and carry out classroom action research to overcome various problems in their class.
Pembinaan Peningkatan Kemampuan Berbahasa Arab Melalui Metode Muhawaroh (Dialog) Santri TPQ Al-Akidah Telage Ngembeng, Kabupaten Lombok Barat
Authors: Meiliyadi Lalu Ahmad Didik , Akmal Mauladi  , Sakaki Muhammad , Garnis Aizyra Amalya , Rahmatdun Hariadi
Published: March 2024

Community service has been carried out in the form of community service such as teaching and learning activities held by KKP UIN Mataram students at TPQ Al-Akidah, TelageNgembeng Hamlet, Nyurlembang Village, Narmada District. Through this activity students are expected to experience an increase in understanding and recognizing Arabic. The method used in this activity is Participatory Action Research (PAR). This activity was carried out in 4 stages, namely (a) preparation, (b) socialization, (c) implementation and finally (d) evaluation and reflection. Service activities have been carried out with good results. Based on the results of the activity evaluation, it shows that most students are enthusiastic in carrying out PhET-based virtual practicum with points 3.4 which shows that students are very enthusiastic. While the lowest point is in the time aspect with 2.6 points. The time for implementing the activity was felt to be very limited so that there were still students who felt they did not understand Arabic
Mood Associated With Health- and Social Care–Related Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Ouwerkerk Maaike , Rietberg Marc B. , van der Linden Meike M. W. , Uitdehaag Bernard M. J. , van Wegen Erwin E. H. , de Groot Vincent
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND:

Individuals with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS) have complex care requirements and are more likely to use long-term facilities. This study determined the associations between mood and social care–related quality of life (SCRQOL), and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and examined the association between HRQOL and SCRQOL.

METHODS:

Baseline data from a cohort study were used. Patients completed questionnaires, including the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit (ASCOT), and EuroQOL 5D-5L (EQ-5D-5L) and EQ-Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS). Linear regression analyses were employed to assess the relationships between mood and both outcomes of QOL while controlling for relevant confounding factors (βs; 95% CI). The cross-sectional association between SCRQOL and HRQOL was examined using Pearson correlation coefficients (r).

RESULTS:

A total of 75 patients, with a mean age of 56.1 years and a disease duration of 17.3 years, were enrolled from a long-term care facility in the Netherlands. Results showed that after controlling for confounders, HADS is an independent determinant of ASCOT (βs = −.368; 95% CI, −.581 to −.154) and EQ-5D-5L (βs = −.297; 95% CI, −.507 to −.087). Also, there are significant but weak correlations between ASCOT and EQ-5D-5L (r = 0.242; 95% CI, .015-.468), between ASCOT and EQ-VAS (r = 0.230; 95% CI, .003-.457) and between EQ-5D-5L and EQ-VAS (r = 0.227; 95% CI, .000-.454).

CONCLUSIONS:

Mood, especially the depression component, is an important determinant of both HRQOL and SCRQOL in advanced MS. Focusing on mood in health care and social care may contribute to the improvement of QOL in a broader sense.
Short-term treatment with Uncaria tomentosa aggravates the injury phenotype in mdx mice
Authors: Feder David , Hermes Túlio de Almeida , Giordani Lucas Prezotto , Bertassoli Bruno Machado , Petri Giuliana , Perazzo Fabio , Fonseca Fernando Luiz Affonso , Carvalho Alzira Alves de Siqueira
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) DC. (Rubiaceae) or UT is a medicinal plant with antiviral, antimutagenic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe muscle wasting disease caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene; this deficiency leads to sarcolemma instability, inflammation, muscle degeneration and fibrosis. Objective: Considering the importance of inflammation to dystrophy progression and the anti-inflammatory activity of UT, in the present study we evaluated whether oral administration of UT extract would ameliorate dystrophy in the mdx mice, a DMD model. Methods: Eight-week-old male mdx mice were submitted to 200 mg/kg body weight daily UT oral administration for 6 weeks. General histopathology was analysed, and muscle tumor necrosis factor α, transforming growth factor-β, myostatin and osteopontin transcript levels were assessed. The ability of mice to sustain limb tension to oppose their gravitational force was measured. Data were analysed with the unpaired Student’s t-test. Results: Morphologically, both untreated and UT-treated animals exhibited internalised nuclei, increased endomysial connective tissue and variations in muscle fibre diameters. Body weight and muscle strength were significantly reduced in the UT-treated animals. Blood creatine kinase was higher in UT-treated compared to untreated animals. In tibialis anterior, myostatin, transcript was more highly expressed in the UT-treated while in the diaphragm muscle, transforming growth factor-β transcripts were less expressed in the UT-treated. Conclusion: While previous studies identified anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative and anticarcinogenic UT effects, the extract indicates worsening of dystrophic muscles phenotype after short-term treatment in mdx mice.
Tendência temporal das mortes evitáveis no Brasil, 1996 a 2019
Authors: Cruz Stefanie Lievore , Carvalho Arthur , Santos Camila Gonçalves , Souza Natália Oliveira de , Alves Tatiana Feltmann , Fontenelle Leonardo Ferreira
Published: March 2024

Introdução: As conhecidas conquistas do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) se destacam num cenário adverso. Isso torna necessário examinar o efeito do SUS na saúde da população, usando indicadores como as mortes por causas evitáveis. Objetivo: Descrever as tendências temporais de mortalidade por causas evitáveis no Brasil e compará-las às tendências por causas não evitáveis. Métodos: Estudo ecológico de série temporal com dados oficiais de mortalidade, durante os anos 1996-2019, na faixa etária dos 5-74 anos. As tendências temporais de mortalidade foram estimadas como a redução percentual anual nas taxas de mortalidade, e o impacto do SUS foi calculado como a diferença de tendência entre causas evitáveis (doenças imunopreveníveis, infecciosas ou não transmissíveis, mortes maternas, causas externas) e não evitáveis. As análises consistiram em modelos de regressão binomial multivariável, por quadriênio. Resultados: A taxa de mortalidade permaneceu igual ou diminuiu para todos os grupos de causas de morte. A probabilidade de um impacto positivo foi maior do que 90% para as doenças imunopreveníveis ao longo de todo o período de estudo; doenças infecciosas em 1996-2003 e 2016-2019; não transmissíveis em 1996-2003 e 2008-2019; mortes maternas em 1996-1999; e externas em 1996-2007. Essa probabilidade foi menor do que 10% para mortes maternas em 2016-2019; e causas externas em 2008-2015. Conclusão: O SUS tem tido um impacto positivo na redução de mortes por doenças sensíveis à imunização, infecciosas e não transmissíveis no Brasil, embora não tanto para mortes maternas e causas externas.
What are the benefits of antenatal education as a maternal health promotion tool? A systematic review with meta-analysis
Authors: Zanetti Miriam Raquel Diniz , Sosa Claudio , Foster Thais , Rossello Jose Luis , Serruya Suzanne , Múcio Bremen de
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Antenatal education is a low-cost intervention designed to increase the knowledge of pregnant women on pregnancy and childbirth and reduce fear related to labor pain. However, the impact of antenatal education programs on maternal outcomes is unclear. Objective: To investigate whether structured antenatal education programs affect maternal health outcomes. Methods: Electronic databases were searched from inception to November 2019, and randomized controlled trials investigating antenatal educational programs for low-risk pregnant women were included. Results: A total of 348 studies were identified; nine were included in this review. One study assessed the number of antenatal visits, while three showed that antenatal education programs significantly improved childbirth self-efficacy (outcome expectancy16.00 [95% CI 9.86-22.15] and efficacy expectancy 20.44 [95% CI=13.62-27.25]). Self-diagnosis on labor was investigated in two studies, and five demonstrated that antenatal education increased the frequency of vaginal delivery (odds ratio 1.28 [95% CI 1.01-1.63]) but not episiotomy (as observed in three studies). Conclusion: Structured antenatal education programs may increase childbirth self-efficacy and the frequency of vaginal delivery.