bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Irisin and its Effects on the Metabolic Diseases
Authors: Baig Mirza Fahad , Ahmad Khan Muhammad Khalil , Mahnoor . , Perveen Munazza , Atif Muhammad , Younas Usman , Sharif Sadia
Published: August 2023

Irisin, also known as Fibronectin type III, is a hormone that is secreted by muscle cells and was first discovered in the muscles of a mouse in 2012. Irisin has a molecular weight of 23,231 KDa and belongs to the domain containing 5 (FNDC5) family. It has been shown to have some very beneficial effects in humans, such as thermoregulation and weight loss, and it is also secreted by the muscles of humans when they exercise or work out. The gene symbol for irisin is FNDC5, which represents the precursor of irisin. At the protein level, both FNDC5 and irisin have characteristics that are similar, but FNDC5 is not appropriate in some situations. It is released during physical activity and is linked to a variety of metabolic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, lipid metabolism, heart disease, NAFLD, PCOS, and metabolic diseases of the bones. Irisin is not only responsible for the disorders, but it also has the potential to be used as a biomarker for specific diseases. Humans and mice have both shown that myokine irisin promotes the browning of white adipose tissues while simultaneously increasing thermogenesis and energy expenditures. Irisin therapy reduces body weight while also increasing brown fat-specific gene expression in the patient. Irisin increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer. Irisin levels were found to be lower in obese people who had NAFLD.
Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Manipulation in The Management of Non-Specific Backache; A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Khan Salman , Sairien Sairish , Talha Muhammad , Maqbool Lailma , Akbar Aroosha , Kumar Natesh , Salman Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Backache is the most common musculoskeletal impairment in general population worldwide.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of MET and manipulation in the management of non-specific backache. Methods: After getting the REC approval from The Neurocounsel Clinic, Islamabad this study was initiated. Duration of study was 6 months from September 20, 2022 to March 19, 2023. Simple convenient sampling technique was done for data collection and total 30 patients of both genders between age of 18-50 years old who had backache due to mechanical cause or had no comorbidity of any kind. Those patients who had a) Lumber disc disease, b) Spondylolisthesis, c) previous back surgery, d) cardiac disease, e) pain <3 on NPRS, f) Parkinson disease were excluded. Two equals (n=15 each) were formed named as group A (MET) and group B (Manipulation). 3 sessions/ week for 3 weeks were given to each group along with heating pad (10minutes). SPSS version-22 was used for data analysis. NP test was used for between groups analysis and level of significance was kept p<0.05. Results: The mean age of patients in group A was 28.25 ± 5.53 whereas of group B it was 34.73 ± 10.66. Between groups analysis revealed that there was no significant difference (p>0.05) between both groups. Conclusions: It was concluded from the result of current study that both MET and manipulation are equally effective in the pain reduction and QoL enhancement in NSLBP sufferers.
Thực trạng kiến thức về bệnh tăng huyết áp của người bệnh đột quỵ não tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Nam Định năm 2021
Authors: Đinh Thị Thu Huyền , Nguyễn Thị Lĩnh
Published: August 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả thực trạng và xác định một số yếu tố liên quan đến kiến thức về bệnh tăng huyết áp của người bệnh đột quỵ não tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Nam Định năm 2021.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 252 người bệnh đột quỵ não do tăng huyết áp từ tháng 1/2021 đến tháng 4/2021 tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Nam Định. Sử dụng bộ công cụ kiến thức về bệnh tăng huyết áp với hệ số tin cậy cronbach’s alpha 0,815.
Kết quả: 29,4% người bệnh đạt kiến thức về bệnh tăng huyết áp. 63,5% người bệnh tự tin thực hiện các biện pháp kiểm soát huyết áp. Người bệnh được nhận thông tin đầy đủ có kiến thức về bệnh tốt hơn so với người bệnh nhận thông tin sơ sài, sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê. Mức độ tự tin có tương quan thuận có ý nghĩa thống kê với kiến thức về bệnh tăng huyết áp với r = 0,595. Người bệnh càng tự tin thì kiến thức về bệnh càng cao.
Kết luận: Kiến thức của người bệnh đột quỵ não thấp. Nhận thông tin đầy đủ về bệnh và mức độ tin tin của người bệnh có liên quan với kiến thức về bệnh tăng huyết áp vì vậy cần tăng cường giáo dục sức khỏe cho người bệnh.
Thực trạng dinh dưỡng ở người bệnh ung thư điều trị tại Trung tâm Ung bướu Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Nam Định
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Lĩnh , Đinh Thị Thu Huyền
Published: August 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả thực trạng dinh dưỡng trên người bệnh ung thư điều trị tại Trung tâm Ung bướu Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Nam Định.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Lấy mẫu toàn bộ, tất cả người bệnh ung thư điều trị nội trú tại trung tâm Ung bướu tỉnh Nam Định từ đầu tháng 02 đến hết tháng 03 năm 2022. Lấy đối tượng nghiên cứu theo tiêu chuẩn lựa chọn. Cỡ mẫu nghiên cứu là 255 người bệnh. Đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng theo BMI và PG-SGA.
Kết quả: Đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng theo BMI có 53,7% người bệnh suy dinh dưỡng, theo PG-SGA suy dinh dưỡng hoặc có nguy cơ suy dinh dưỡng chiếm 76.5%.
Kết luận: Tỷ lệ người bệnh ung thư suy dinh dưỡng tương đối cao.
Thực trạng kiến thức tự chăm sóc của người bệnh suy tim mạn tại Bệnh viện Việt Nam – Thụy Điển Uông Bí năm 2022
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Liên , Nguyễn Thị Lệ Thủy
Published: August 2023

Mục tiêu: Mô tả thực trạng kiến thức tự chăm sóc của người bệnh suy tim mạn điều trị tại khoa Nội tim mạch, Bệnh viện Việt Nam - Thuỵ Điển, Uông Bí năm 2022.
Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang được thực hiện trên 78 người bệnh chẩn đoán suy tim mạn điều trị từ 23/05/2022 đến 30/7/2022 tại khoa Nội Tim mạch Bệnh viện Việt Nam – Thuỵ Điển, Uông Bí.
Kết quả: 53,8% người bệnh có kiến thức ở mức trung bình và chỉ có 10,3% người bệnh có kiến thức ở mức tốt. Điểm trung bình kiến thức của người bệnh về tự chăm sóc: 11,18 ± 3,72 điểm trong tổng só 20 điểm; điểm thấp nhất là 2 điểm, cao nhất là 19 điểm, trong đó lĩnh vực tự theo dõi và hoạt động có điểm trung bình thấp nhất 3,0 ± 1,52, đạt 50% so với điểm tối đa.
Kết luận: Kiến thức tự chăm sóc người bệnh suy tim mạn chưa cao. Điều này làm ảnh hưởng đến hiệu quả điều trị và kiểm soát bệnh, chất lượng cuộc sống của người bệnh giảm. Do đó cần tiếp tục đẩy mạnh công tác tuyên truyền, giáo dục sức khoẻ cho người bệnh suy tim mạn.
CASOS DE ABUSOS SEXUAIS E TENTATIVA DE SUICÍDIO NA INFÂNCIA E ADOLESCÊNCIA: UM ESTUDO EPIDEMIOLÓGICO
Authors: Da Silva Laura Santos , Dullius Willian Roger
Published: August 2023

Casos de abuso sexual e violência autoprovocada/ tentativa de suicido na infância e adolescência é uma situação de saúde pública que necessita de medidas preventivas. Portanto, para que seja implementado ações efetivas é necessário conhecer o perfil epidemiológico das ocorrências. Este estudo tem o objetivo de realizar um levantamento de dados no sistema TABNET, sobre o número de casos de violência autoprovocada/tentativa de suicídio e violência sexual em crianças e adolescentes no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico de análise descritiva retrospectiva, por meio da coleta de dados disponibilizados no site TABNET no período de 2017 a 2021, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. As características sociodemográficas analisadas foram a raça, sexo, idade, número de ocorrências de violência autoprovocada/tentativa de suicídio e violência sexual. Os dados demonstram tanto para os casos de violência sexual ou violência autoprovocada que no ano de 2019 ocorreu o maior número de notificações, sendo o predomínio do gênero feminino, caucasiano e em adolescentes. Lacunas no processo de notificação e disponibilidade dos dados no sistema podem contribuir para um viés dos resultados encontrados. O estudo do perfil sociodemográfico da população contribui para as equipes de gestão e profissionais de saúde desenvolvam medidas preventivas e de promoção da saúde.
GOOGLE TRENDS: ESTUDO DE CASO EM UM MARKETPLACE DE NATAL/RN
Authors: De Vilhena Fábio Luis Medeiros , Da Silva Queren Hapuque Teixeira , Medeiros Marlene
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo analisar de que forma a ferramenta Google Trends (GT) contribui com a estratégia de vendas da empresa Alecrim na Web no varejo digital. A pesquisa caracterizou-se como um estudo de caso, utilizando a técnica de entrevista como instrumento para coleta de dados. Nos resultados foi descrito o processo de utilização do GT na Alecrim na Web, além da análise estratégica da aplicação da ferramenta com a apresentação dos direcionamentos que o GT proporciona na elaboração de estratégias de Marketing digital da empresa a partir de exemplos. Foram apontadas sugestões de melhorias no uso do GT por parte da empresa, apresentando, com base na literatura da área. Conclui-se então, que, apesar de ser uma ferramenta muito simples, o GT consegue ser útil em muitas ações de uma empresa, desde uma simples publicação nas redes sociais ao uso em análises estatísticas mais rebuscadas, sendo que na Alecrim na Web especificamente, a ferramenta contribui principalmente para o maior alcance dos anúncios nas redes sociais e no ranqueamento das páginas do site nos meios de buscas.
Characteristics of beef patties affected by adding soya meat Effect of soya meat on the quality of beef patties
Authors: Islam MS , Akter A , Sarker T , Meem FT , Hassan S , Fariha S , Islam SS
Published: August 2023

The study was conducted to characterize nutritional, sensory quality and economic feasibility of beef patties as affected by adding soya meat. Therefore, the experiment was conducted with a view to investigate inclusion of soya meat in beef patties with five treatments (T0 = 100% beef; T1 = 75% beef + 25% soya meat; T2 = 50% beef + 50% soya meat; T3 = 25% beef + 75% soya meat and T4 = 100% soya meat) having three replications. The results indicated that adding soy meat to beef patties decreased CP and EE but increased cooking yield and ash. Differences in moisture, CP, EE, ash, CHO, and cooking yield were highly significant (p<0.0001). pH fell in the samples as storage time increased, but increased when soy meat was added and it was found highly significant (p<0.0001) varied. With a high level of soy meat incorporation, L* values increased while a* values decreased. Except for L* values, no discernible variation in the color parameter was found. By using soy meat in beef patties, production costs were reduced. In terms of sensory evaluation, beef patties treated with 50% and 75% soy meat were found to be more acceptable.
Pengaruh Aplikasi Beauveria Bassiana Terhadap Intensitas Serangan dan Mortalitas Larva Spodoptera frugiperda Pada Tanaman Jagung (Zea mays L.).
Authors: Nurwahidah Alfi , Alif Trisnan
Published: August 2023

S. frugiperda is a pest that attacks corn plants by eating young shoots/leaves. Leaves that are attacked by S. frugiperda will have many hoisting holes from the edges to the inside. If the attack of S. frugiperda is not immediately controlled, the losses will be crop failure. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of several concentrations of B. bassiana on the intensity of pest attack and mortality of S. frugiperda larvae on maize. This research was conducted in the green house laboratory of Billfath University using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of five treatments and four replications. The concentrations of B. bassiana used included K1= negative control (without application), K2= B. bassiana 5 ml/L, K3= B. bassiana 15 ml/L, K4= B. bassiana 25 ml/L and K5= positive control (Chemical insecticide Tiamethoxam 25%) 0.01 g/L. The results showed that the application of the fungus B. bassiana with a concentration of 25 ml/L was effective in controlling S. frugiperda pests on maize (Zea mays L.) which resulted in an attack intensity of 12.50% and larval mortality of 95%..

Keywords: entomopathogenic fungi, B. bassiana, S. frugiperda, corn
Development of Interactive Learning Media Based on Articulate Storyline 3 Theme 5 My Heroes on Student Learning Interest Grade IV Elementary School
Authors: Nisa Azkiah Simatupang  , Safrida Napitupulu
Published: August 2023

This study aims to develop media based on Articulate Storyline 3 on Theme 5 My Heroes, determine the feasibility and interest of grade IV students at SD Negeri 115486 Ujung Padang. This research is a type of development research (Research and Development) using the ADDIE development model which includes five stages, namely: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The subjects in this study were media design expert validators, material experts, learning experts (teachers) and grade IV elementary school students. The instrument used to collect data is a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive qualitative and descriptive quantitative. Based on data analysis obtained through the validity test of material experts, media design experts, teacher responses, and student responses. The results of validation by material experts are 72% including the valid / good category. The results of validation by media design experts are 66% including the valid / good category. The validation results of the fourth grade teacher's response were 72.5% including a very valid / good category, while for student responses, 85% included a very valid / good category. Based on the percentage results from material experts, media design experts, teacher responses and student responses, then calculated the average results obtained 86.2% including in the category very good / very feasible to use in the learning process. Based on the feasibility of media from the input of material experts, namely lecturers, media experts, namely lecturers and learning experts, namely the response of grade IV teachers, as well as student responses to learning media. From the data from the validation results, the development of Articulate Storyline media material on the Struggle of Heroes developed by researchers is declared very feasible to use as teaching materials in the learning process.
Development of Digital Learning Media Helped Capcut on Theme Care Against Living Things in Class IV SD
Authors: Ira Amalia Harahap  , Dinda Yarshal
Published: August 2023

This research is to find out the Development of CapCut-Assisted Digital Learning Media on the Theme of Caring for Living Creatures. The research design that I used in this study was Development or Research and Development (R&D). The model used in this development is the ADDIE model. The research subjects of the development of CapCut-assisted digital learning media are media design experts, material experts. The object in this study is CapCut-assisted digital learning media on the theme of caring for living things which was created to assist teachers in thematic learning of class IV SD. Research on product development in the form of digital learning media assisted by CapCut on the theme of caring for living things for class IV SD NEGERI 0209 BAHAL BATU, which will be carried out in June 2023. To analyze the data collected from the questionnaire it can be grouped into 2 types of data, namely descriptive qualitative and quantitative descriptive. Qualitative data were obtained from a questionnaire containing criticism and suggestions from media and material validator experts. The data obtained as a reference for revising the product being developed. The data obtained as a guideline for revising the resulting product. Based on the results of the calculations above, the overall assessment results from material experts reach 70%. If the percentage obtained reaches 61% to 80% then the CapCut-assisted digital learning video is categorized as feasible. From the calculation above, it is obtained that the percentage is 70%, so the CapCut video is categorized as feasible. Based on the results of material expert validation, learning material on the theme of caring for living things through CapCut interactive video is feasible to be developed in science learning with a percentage of 80%, this means that learning media is included in the "decent" category.
Development of Powtoon Animation Learning Media on Flat Building Materials Class IV
Authors: Masito Wahyuni Hasibuan  , Arrini Shabrina Anshor
Published: August 2023

Research and development is a research method used to produce certain products and test the effectiveness of these products. Research and development or what is known as Research & Development (R&D) is product oriented in the field of education. This research was conducted at SD Negeri 105330 Bangun Sari, Tanjung Morawa sub-district, Deli Serdang Regency, in class IV students. The time for carrying out this research and development is in the even semester of the 2023/2024 school year. The subjects of this study were fourth grade students at SD Negeri 105330 Bangun Sari, totaling 37 students, consisting of 18 female students and 19 male students. This research was assisted by several mathematicians as a validator/assessment. The instruments used in this study were interviews, questionnaires and documentation. Material validation was carried out with the aim of obtaining material that was in accordance with the media being developed. The results of the material validation obtained an average value of 88% in the "very valid" category. It can be concluded that the material in the PowerPoint animation media component is suitable for use without revision. Media validation is carried out with the aim of obtaining media that is suitable for use. Media validation results obtained an average value of 77% with the "valid" criterion. It can be concluded that the media is suitable for use without revision. Teacher response validation obtained an average score of 96% with the "very good" criterion so that the Powtoon animation media is suitable for use without revision. The powtoon animation media used will make the learning process in the classroom fun. Fun learning will improve student learning outcomes. Powtoon animation media will help students understand flat shape material so that students get better learning outcomes.
AN ANALYSIS OF PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES FOUND IN FOLKATIVE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
Authors: Duha Imanuel Hendrik , Yusmalinda Yusmalinda
Published: August 2023

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the functions of prepositional phrases found in Folkative’s Instagram account. This research was qualitative research. The data were taken from Folkative’s Instagram account by taking screenshots of the posts on July 2022. The data were analyzed based on the functions of prepositional phrases proposed by Quirk, et al theory (1985). The writer found three main functions of prepositional phrases in Folkative’s Instagram Account. However, for the adverbial function, there are only adjunct and conjunct that are found. Moreover, the prepositional phrases which functions as post modifier of a noun are highly used in Folkative’s Instagram account.
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 8
Authors: Grey Erica
Published: August 2023

Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 8, 2023.
Good governance and poverty alleviation in the cemac sub-region: A fixed effect model with driscoll-kraay standard errors technique
Authors: Ewane Enongene Betrand
Published: August 2023

Good governance is paramount for the government of each country to reduce poverty and achieve their growth objectives. However, due to corruption, political instability, and government ineffectivesness, the quality of governance indicators has fail in most countries expecially those in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Thus, the objective of this study was to examine the effect of good governance on poverty reduction in the CEMAC sub-region using World Bank data from 1996 to 2021. Due to multicollinearity and parsimonious model, four governance indicators were examine in the study; voice and accountability (vacc), government effectiveness, corruption, and political stability while household consumption expenditure (HCE) was use as a measure of poverty allevation. The study face the problem of cross-sectional dependence and heteroscedasticity. Hence, it employs the fixed effect model with Driscoll-Kraay standard errors regression. The results indicate that vacc and government effectiveness have a positive and significant impact on poverty reduction while corruption and political stability have a negative effect. This indicates that good governance is vital in reducing poverty and boosting the livelihood of the population in CEMAC sub region. The study recommends that CEMAC member countries should step up the quality of their governance indicators such as eradication of corruption, effectiveness in governance, and  adopts results based financing.
Development of the research instrument for evaluating the desire to live in an industrial city
Authors: Ya’kob Siti Aisyah , Baharun Rohaizat , Zaidin Norzaidahwati
Published: August 2023

This study aims to develop a valid instrument to measure the two mediating variables namely place brand image and engagement with the place in the relationship between place brand benefits and employees’ desire to stay in Bintulu, a newly established industrial city in the east part of Malaysia. To fulfil the objective, this study assesses the validity and reliability of instruments before carrying out the primary data collection. This instrument has been devised based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) model and takes the form of a questionnaire for employed individuals who were born outside of Bintulu. The development of the valid instrument in this study involves four stages of validity test: panel experts examine the content validity; targeted respondents determine the face validity; exploratory factor analysis assesses the construct validity; and internal consistency measures the instrument’s reliability. This study successfully gathered thirty-five usable questionnaires from working adults in Bintulu. The finding of this preliminary study demonstrates that the instrument is valid and reliable. All thirty-seven original items are thus retained. Performing step-by-step validity checks is essential in designing an instrument to assure its reliability. Using validated questionnaires in future studies can provide reliable empirical results, making them a practical solution.
Exploring the Efficacy of Basketball Shooting: A Comprehensive Analysis of Success Rates
Authors: Kim Sukwon
Published: August 2023

The present study evaluated success rate of basketball shooting for different skill levels. A total of 10 subjects (5 skilled and 5 unskilled) participated in this study. The main goal of the study was to provide the preliminary data for further studies in finding mechanisms of improving shooting success rate during basketball games. This larger constraint is thought to require performers to change their motion control strategy to maintain accuracy and create a tremendous urge to push the ball the moment it is released. Still, many players have difficulty adapting to longer distance shooting. The results suggested that there were main effects of group and distance, but, no interaction effect was found. In conclusion, shooting success rate were affected by distance regardless of skill levels in basketball shooting.
Means and Measures of Modern Subaltern Feminism
Authors: Chandani Vikas , Kumar Dheeraj
Published: August 2023

For the past decade, subalterns all around the globe have been speaking out, in different forms, with different voices, shouting, and whispering, giving expression to a historically significant rebellion. Subaltern feminists across the continent are taking to the streets and public spaces to make their voices heard after feeling silenced for so long in the private, invisible spaces they have traditionally occupied. This unadulterated encounter has not only altered subalterns' day-to-day lives, but also their values and ideas about social and personal relations, thereby highlighting subalterns' antecedent resistance.  The main objective of this paper is to understand how subaltern feminist indentured women’s cries, degradation and dehumanization, and the politics of change and control that impacted their social organization. Within the theoretical framework of subaltern studies, this paper analyzes and discusses secondary data gleaned from print and digital sources such as books, newspapers, and websites.  The author takes a discursive approach, allowing readers to delve into Indian and Afro-American subaltern studies while also gaining access to multiple major perspectives on subaltern feminism. The paper tracks the resistance against oppression voiced by marginalized women in South America and India.
Gamification of design studio in the context of a user-centered design workshop
Authors: Karadag Derya
Published: August 2023

In project studios and workshops, students from many design disciplines, such as architectural, interior, and industrial design, apply theory and practice. Design research, conceptualization, development, communication, and interactive teamwork are the fundamental factors that unify different disciplines in project studios. The project studio is a rich environment where design thinking methods are implemented and original, creative ideas and designs are generated. In this setting, the design studio instructors’ approaches, frameworks, and applied design thinking exercises gain significance. This paper examines the contributions of gamification components to design thinking methodology and the design studio, using the User-Centered Design Workshop as a case study.
Usability Heuristics for Applications in the Context of Resilient Cities
Authors: Solano Andrés , Sinisterra Juan Sebastian , Parra Juan Sebastian , Castro David , Peláez Carlos
Published: August 2023

This research establishes a set of usability heuristics for designers and developers of interactive software systems that are used in the context of resilient cities, and thus contributes to the specification of a tool for the evaluation and design of solutions for this context. The article describes the research process carried out to identify a set of 15 usability heuristics, which are grouped into five families: (1) design and aesthetics, (2) flexibility and navigation, (3) errors and help, (4) information use and display, and (5) community. The heuristics were validated through various mechanisms, such as the application of the heuristics, expert judgment, and evaluation, to ensure their clarity and effectiveness. The implementation of these heuristics is expected to contribute to the ease of use of interactive software systems in resilient city contexts, so that citizens can enjoy a user experience that is satisfactory to stakeholders.
Examining the Role of Physical Fitness and Perceived Autonomy Support in Academic Performance of Medical Students in Guangzhou China
Authors:   Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China, Yanjun Liu , Mustapha Siti Maziha ,   Department of Arts & Education, Faculty of Business, Information and Human Sciences, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL), Malaysia, Ahmad Shariffah Bahyan Binti Syed ,   Department of Arts & Education, Faculty of Business, Information and Human Sciences, Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL), Malaysia
Published: August 2023

Recent researchers found that undergraduate medical students experience academic pressure due to less support from teachers and little recreation time. Therefore, the current study aimed at examining the important relationship between perceived autonomy support, physical fitness, and academic performance among medical students. Since, numerous researches raised the concern of poor academic performance of undergraduate medical students. A total of 503 data was collected using stratified random sampling from 4 medical university. Data was gathered using standardized measures. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Analysis were run using SPSS software. Results revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between perceived autonomy support, physical fitness, and academic performance. Studies present useful insight for policy makers, stakeholders, and teachers.
Managerial Competence of Madrasah Principals in the Development of Educators and Education Personnel in Madiun, Indonesia
Authors:   Postgraduate Program Student of IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia, Fitriani Qurotul , Mukhibat Mukhibat ,   IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia, Kirana Dhinuk Puspita ,   IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia, Harsoyo Roni ,   IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

Principals of Madrasah Diniyah who should have good managerial competence to empower all school resources including educators and educational staff to achieve school goals that have been set, but there are still some who are classified as weak in their managerial competence, so they are unable to carry out the organization properly. This study aims to determine the planning of madrasah principals, forms of activity, and the implications of managerial competence of madrasah principals in the development of educators and education staff. This study uses qualitative research methods to gain an understanding of empirical facts through an inductive thinking process. Data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results of the study show that: first, related to managerial competence in the development of educators and education staff, the head of Madrasah Diniyah Al Amiriyah has planned the needs of educators and education staff, procurement/recruitment, placement and assignment, performance appraisal, compensation, and termination of employment. Second, the activities of the madrasa head in developing educators and educational staff include class supervision, deliberation forums, coaching/guidance by caregivers, training/workshops, comparative studies, and further studies. And the three implications of the managerial competence of madrasa heads in the development of educators and education staff are increasing the competence of educators and education staff, increasing student achievement, and increasing the quality of madrasas.
Desempenho Acústico de Sistemas de Piso: Estudos de Caso Para Isolamento ao Ruído Aéreo e de Impacto
Authors: Nunes Maria Fernanda de Oliveira , Zini Aline , Pagnussat Daniel Tregnano
Published: August 2023

Os sistemas de piso constituem um dos limites horizontais de separação de unidades habitacionais em edifícios, mas sua importância no isolamento acústico ainda não foi completamente considerada. O desempenho acústico de sistemas de piso é avaliado tanto para o ruído aéreo como para o ruído de impacto, e as características construtivas devem atender a requisitos específicos de transmissão sonora. Neste estudo, foram avaliados diferentes sistemas de piso e desempenho acústico ao ruído aéreo a ao ruído de impacto. Foram realizados ensaios em campo em lajes de concreto maciço, lajes treliçadas e laje nervurada, com revestimento cerâmico e com laminado de madeira, além de diferentes tipos de contrapiso. Os procedimentos das medições seguiram as normas ISO 140-4, 140-7 e 140-14 e o desempenho acústico foi determinado a partir de critérios da NBR 15575-3. Os resultados indicam que os sistemas de piso analisados com laje treliçada apresentam deficiência no isolamento sonoro ao ruído aéreo quando revestidas com laminado de madeira e, ao ruído de impacto quando revestidas com piso cerâmico. O único sistema de piso com valores de D’nT,w e L’nT,w com classificação de desempenho acústico superior foi com laje nervurada com cubetas de EPS, contrapiso com brita leve e piso laminado de madeira.
Inteligibilidade de Fala por Listas de Palavras Foneticamente Balanceadas num Átrio Projetado Segundo Padrões Construtivos Green Building
Authors: Oliveira Helton Luiz Santana , Vergara Erasmo Felipe
Published: August 2023

Este artigo apresenta um estudo sobre inteligibilidade de fala com base no método das listas de palavras foneticamente balanceadas ajustadas para a língua portuguesa na forma usualmente empregada na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. O estudo é aplicado num átrio central envidraçado de usos múltiplos existente no edifício de um dos campi de uma universidade corporativa. São apresentadas características típicas da edificação, a forma de estruturação do tipo de ensaio de inteligibilidade e exibidos os resultados obtidos em três sequências de execução e compara a coerência dos resultados mediante aplicação do teste estatístico não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis.
Análise da Paisagem Sonora de Quatro Parques Públicos na Amazônia Brasileira
Authors: Soares Antonio Carlos Lobo , Coelho Thamys da Conceição Costa , Coelho Jose Luis Bento
Published: August 2023

Com cerca de 1,4 milhão de habitantes, a cidade de Belém localiza-se no norte do Brasil, na região conhecida como Amazônia brasileira. Esta cidade tropical possui belos parques públicos urbanos construídos no início do século XX, que recebem um número grande de visitantes em busca de recreação e lazer. Estes parques, inicialmente circundados por residências térreas, hoje se encontram em meio a grandes centros comerciais, de serviço e arranha céus, onde uma parcela da população brasileira passou a residir, como impacto da urbanização no país. As paisagens sonoras de quatro parques públicos com diferentes tipologias, dois deles de acesso livre nas 24 horas e outros dois com visitação controlada, são aqui analisadas. As medições sonoras efetuadas indicam uma forte influência do tráfego rodoviário, de obras de construção civil e atividades recreativas em suas paisagens sonoras, enquanto os usuários identificam sons de pássaros, vento nas árvores, natureza e tranquilidade. Estes resultados aparentemente opostos, mas na verdade complementares, envolvendo variáveis físicas e psicológicas, são apresentados e discutidos neste artigo. Estes resultados representam uma contribuição brasileira aos estudos de paisagens sonoras urbanas e de “quiet areas”, que vêm se desenvolvendo com menor frequência em países como o Brasil. Trata-se, ainda, de importante ferramenta de apoio ao planejamento urbano das cidades brasileiras, em especial às intervenções em seus parques públicos visando valorizar as componentes sonoras de suas paisagens.
Igreja de São Miguel Arcanjo das Missões Jesuíticas: Influência das Posições do Coro nos Parâmetros Acústicos
Authors: Pires Josiane Reschke , Chaves Nathali Pimentel , Nunes Maria Fernanda de Oliveira , Patrício Jorge Viçoso
Published: August 2023

Nas últimas décadas a valorização do patrimônio cultural tem refletido a crescente preocupação com a conservação de valores históricos. No entanto, nem sempre as características acústicas têm sido consideradas como um dos valores a serem resgatados e, nesse contexto, as igrejas e catedrais podem ser interpretados como importantes símbolos dos valores de determinada época. A Redução de São Miguel Arcanjo integra um conjunto de ruínas dos Sete Povos das Missões, uma das principais marcas das missões Jesuíticas e do Barroco Europeu da Península Ibérica integrado à cultura indígena do sul do Brasil. Atualmente em ruínas, a recuperação das estruturas iniciou em 1925, sendo declarado patrimônio Mundial pela UNESCO em 1983. O objetivo desse trabalho é realizar a reconstrução acústica da igreja de São Miguel Arcanjo através de simulação computacional. A implementação do modelo 3D foi realizada considerando-se a organização litúrgica relatada em registros históricos. Utilizou-se o software CATT-Acoustic v9.0c e analisou-se comparativamente quatro diferentes hipóteses de posicionamento do coro e as respectivas alterações nos parâmetros EDT, D50, C80 e STI. Os resultados dos parâmetros indicam que a qualidade na comunicação verbal é melhor nos espaços destinados às autoridades civis, na nave central próximo ao altar. Ficou evidenciado na análise comparativa dos parâmetros acústicos das quatro hipóteses de posicionamento de coro, a hierarquia social utilizada para a ocupação das naves central e laterais o que também corresponde a diferentes níveis de percepção sonora.
O Engenheiro Acústico tem Lugar no Ministério da Saúde? No Chile, Sim. No Brasil, Habilitam-se Convergências e Novos Desafios
Authors: Paixão Dinara Xavier da , Antoniolli Silvana Aline Cordeiro
Published: August 2023

Este estudo de análise teórica combinada com relatos de pesquisas em abordagens exploratórias e descritivas resultantes de aplicabilidades e trabalhos científicos sobre políticas e ações de educação e saúde tem o objetivo de suscitar reflexões sobre a interdisciplinaridade, a ação profissional, a diversidade do mundo do trabalho e a cidadania, considerando a prevenção dos riscos de adoecimento das pessoas, a proteção do trabalhador e a promoção dos níveis da sua saúde como ser humano. Por mais atípico que pareça, a compleição de engenheiros acústicos entre as equipes do Ministério da Saúde do Chile alarga limites de atuação, anima a interdisciplinaridade e apresenta novas alternativas para a ação integrada no campo do conhecimento e território das áreas profissionais. O sucesso no trabalho não é resultado somente de escolhas. Embora pareça simpática, a iniciativa é inovadora e plural merecendo avaliações e planejamentos sistematizados, inclusive, na direção de outros compartilhamentos profissionais, com suportes qualificados, investimentos adequados e suficientes para que as gestões governamentais sejam mais próximas da clientela e sensíveis aos anseios e necessidades das pessoas, viabilizando a cidadania.
How Writing Can Strengthen Us as Clinicians and Leaders
Authors: Rattray Benjamin
Published: August 2023

The “soft” non-objective arts — writing, music, or painting — allow us to notice and draw near and bear witness. They can help us remember that despite the dark outside the windows, the midnight stillness of the hospital around us, we are never truly alone. They can help us take down the flimsy compartments and feel in ways that foster empathy for our patients, our colleagues, and ourselves. When we recognize ourselves in another’s greatest joys, darkest moments, grief, embarrassment, fear, and elation, we become resilient in our shared connection. Ultimately, these endeavors can pave the way toward stronger clinical care and stronger leadership.
COPD Readmissions and Hospital Primary Care Physicians
Authors: Hamadi Hanadi , Brownlee Darren , Howard Graham , Mahusay Jarrell , Spaulding Aaron
Published: August 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) collects data on hospital 30-day Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) readmission rates to reduce preventable readmissions and prevent wasteful use of Medicare dollars. Hospitals have begun exploring different strategies to reduce their COPD-related 30-day readmissions. One key strategy has been the use of primary care providers (PCPs). This study examined the association between the percentage of PCPs at the hospital and Medicare COPD 30-day readmissions from 2014 to 2019. Results demonstrate a slight positive association between PCP percentage and COPD 30-day readmission. Further, hospitals in rural areas and those in less competitive environments are also associated with increased COPD readmission rates; yet, hospitals that are part of a system, provide medical education, or are larger, tend to have lower readmission rates.
Stay Grateful and Positive with Poetry
Authors: Gianakos Dean
Published: August 2023

Physician leaders frequently face fires, storms, and crises. How do they stay positive, grateful, and hopeful during times of severe stress? Most of us look to our faith, family, and friends to see us through the tough times; mentors, coaches, physicians, and counselors may assist us, too. Personal fitness, sleep, mindfulness, and diet are also important. I include poetry in this list. As cognitive behavioral therapists have taught us, what we read and hear can change our thinking, which in turn can change our feelings, words, and actions.
Complementary Tensions: Desire, Ambition, Hope, and Longing
Authors: Angood Peter
Published: August 2023

We are all driven by a constellation of emotions and thoughts that arise from an accumulation of our collective experiences in life. Within these experiences, there are also desires, ambitions, and hopes we carry for something else in our lives. As we navigate these on a personal level, how is it they can be best used, or managed, in our professional lives?
Developing Physician Leaders’ Complex Problem-Solving Skills
Authors: Kusy Mitch , Wiesner Steve
Published: August 2023

Complex problem-solving is difficult for any leader. Fortunately, physicians have an edge, as they solve problems hundreds of times every day in their clinical practice and research endeavors. That’s the good news. The bad news is that problem-solving does not necessarily come as easily when physicians enter formal leadership roles.
The Importance of YOU in Coaching
Authors: Hicks Robert
Published: August 2023

You — not your expertise — are the most powerful tool in the coaching process. A study by the National Institute for Career Education and Counseling asked people in both the public and private sectors to share information about a helpful conversation they had (a coaching conversation) and what happened in that conversation that made it helpful.(2) Analysis of the data gathered from 250 various types of helping conversations indicated that the predominant factor in predicting the outcome of a successful helping conversation was the behavioral characteristics of the person doing the helping — not their expertise. This conclusion is contrary to what many professionals in the medical field are taught. Much of the emphasis on knowledge, skills, and professional experience in medicine is often detrimental to understanding how interpersonal factors affect the success equation.
Percepções analíticas sobre o "marketplace": uma revisão bibliográfica
Authors: Smith Diego da Silva , Dos Reis Adebaro Alves
Published: August 2023

O desenvolvimento tecnológico inerente à chamada "sociedade da informação" não provoca mudanças apenas no âmbito da tecnologia, mas em transformações estruturais que refletem nas relações sociais, em decisões políticas, econômicas, culturais e, sobretudo, em mudanças na forma em que empreendimentos agroalimentares precisam realizar no ato de produzir e comercializar seus respectivos produtos. Nesse contexto, o chamado Marketplace tem sido um caminho pelo qual organizações têm percorrido no fito de se adaptarem às demandas da sociedade da informação que é, sobretudo, baseada no uso das novas tecnologias digitais. Tendo o caminho citado como parâmetro, este ensaio possui como objetivo realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre a temática dos marketplaces e a sua relação com os setores agroalimentares. Para tanto, foram privilegiados trabalhos publicados desde a última década. A partir deste passeio bibliográfico e por meio da análise destas produções, considera-se que o setor mencionado ainda pouco explora os limites e as possibilidades desse caminho.
A estética tropical como mercadoria na Rota Ecológica dos Milagres em Alagoas/Brasil
Authors: Cruz Rennisy Rodrigues , Gomes Edvânia Tôrres Aguiar , De Albuquerque Mariana Zerbone Alves
Published: August 2023

O litoral norte de Alagoas vem passando por uma rápida transformação com a construção de pousadas com características de charme e empreendimentos imobiliários de alto padrão com a proposta de Eco luxo, mas que tem causado vários impactos negativos a população residente. O que se identifica é o uso de uma natureza idílica como mercadoria associada a um processo dialético de despossessão - apropriação dos recursos naturais e dos modos de vida locais. Isto ocorre na Rota Ecológica dos Milagres, que envolve os municípios de São Miguel dos Milagres, Passo de Camaragibe e Porto de Pedras em uma área de importante beleza cênica tropical com rica biodiversidade dentro da maior Unidade de Conservação Marinha do Brasil, a Área de Proteção Ambiental Federal Costa dos Corais – APACC. O objetivo deste estudo é compreender o processo de produção deste espaço a partir da lógica da despossessão-apropriação dos recursos naturais e dos modos de vida, para isso: buscou-se identificar os agentes produtores do espaço, conflitos existentes, o nexo da produção desses empreendimentos turísticos e imobiliários e o impacto no cotidiano das comunidades tradicionais e nos recursos naturais. Para tanto, foi feita uma revisão de literatura, análise documental, pesquisa de campo e realização de entrevistas semiestruturadas com representantes de: organizações não governamentais, órgãos ambientais das prefeituras do Estado e do governo Federal. Durante o estudo, constatou-se discursos atrelando as belezas naturais, como a cor e temperatura do mar e o clima tropical nas propagandas para vender imóveis com preços elevados e a expulsão de comunidades tradicionais de pescadores das áreas de praia.
A política pública no contexto dos arranjos institucionais
Authors: Druciaki Felipe Polzin , Da Silva Christian Luiz
Published: August 2023

O trabalho visa identificar as fases da política pública no contexto dos arranjos institucionais. Especificamente buscou avaliar quais possíveis interferências o ambiente institucional exerce sobre o processo de policy making. Para tanto, utilizou-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica de cunho qualitativo e caráter explicativo. Os resultados evidenciam que em todas as fases da política o ambiente se faz presente, seja através de organizações formais ou informais, e que uma política terá, em sua trajetória de policy making, sua força equiparada ao poder do grupo que a demandou, ou seja, quanto mais influentes e interessados forem os atores envolvidos, maiores chances da política ser implementada.
Imigrantes venezuelanos no Rio de Janeiro: análise da crise, estratégias de enfrentamento e propostas de políticas públicas humanitárias
Authors: Gomes Monik Nowotny , Valente Tania Cristina de Oliveira
Published: August 2023

O fluxo migratório de venezuelanos para o Brasil é um resultado direto do grave cenário vivido pelo país vizinho desde 2013. A instabilidade que assola a Venezuela - seja política, econômica, social ou institucional - resultou na escassez de recursos, privando seu povo de uma existência digna. A maioria dos imigrantes chega ao Brasil por meio das cidades fronteiriças de Pacaraima e Boa Vista, localizadas no estado de Roraima. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar os fatores que motivam a decisão de migração, os desafios enfrentados pelos imigrantes venezuelanos durante o processo migratório e as estratégias de enfrentamento utilizadas, visando contribuir para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas mais humanitárias. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, exploratória, transversal, de abordagem quantitativo-qualitativa, iniciada pelo levantamento e obtenção de dados qualitativos seguidos pelos dados quantitativos. Os resultados foram obtidos a partir de depoimentos dos imigrantes, que foram gravados, transcritos, traduzidos para o português e categorizados para análise seguindo o Guia para promover dados e resultados rigorosos e profundos proposto pela Teoria da Diversidade e Universalidade do Cuidado Cultural - TDUCC. Concluiu-se, por meio dos resultados, que a migração como uma estratégia de enfrentamento das adversidades encontradas na Venezuela, resultando em uma diáspora significativa em busca de melhores condições de vida no Brasil. A pesquisa também enfatiza a importância da tecnologia para a comunicação dos imigrantes com familiares na Venezuela, embora o acesso à internet possa ser um obstáculo. A tese busca contribuir para a compreensão aprofundada do fenômeno migratório e auxiliar no desenvolvimento de políticas públicas mais efetivas e humanitárias.