bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Treatment of knee joint osteoarthritis: improving outcomes by using a multidisciplinary approach
Authors: Nikolaev N. S. , Diomidova V. N. , Zhuravleva N. V. , Guryanova E. А. , Cherkesova I. V.
Published: February 2025

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disease that causes pain and results in functional insufficiency of the joint, deterioration in the quality of life and its duration. Its treatment should be aimed at reducing pain, improving joints mobility and limiting functional disorders. A clinical case of total knee arthroplasty and multidisciplinary rehabilitation aimed at reducing pain, improving its function and quality of life is presented.

   Material and methods. A prospective analysis of the treatment and rehabilitation of a patient with the right knee joint osteoarthritis of the III radiological stage was carried out. The article presents the aspects of medical rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty in the settings of the Federal Center for Traumatology, Orthopedics and Endoprosthetics of Minzdrav of Russia, Cheboksary.

   Results. A year after the operation, movement in the right knee joint was fully restored, there is no pain syndrome. The patient leads an active lifestyle.

   Conclusions. Total knee arthroplasty improved patient’s quality of life and functioning. She has no pain syndrome when walking even long distances in a year after the surgery. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment has demonstrated substantial clinical benefits.
Psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and sleep quality in an open urban population: gender aspect
Authors: Akimov A. M. , Gafarov V. V. , Akimova E. V.
Published: February 2025

Introduction. Global trends in reducing cardiovascular mortality in the second decade of the 21st century, demonstratedin a number of studies, highlight another phenomenon - the increase in the prevalence of psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular diseases associated with sleep quality, and in particular, such negative affective states as trait anxiety, depression and hostility.

   Aim of the study was to determine associations between the prevalence of psychosocial risk factors and sleep quality among women in an open urban population.

   Material and methods. A cross-sectional study with a response rate of 70.3% was conducted on a representative sample of women 25–64 years old in Tyumen (n = 1000). To determine the levels of trait anxiety, depression, hostility, and sleep quality, the standard WHO MONICA-MOPSY questionnaire was used.

   Results. The significant prevalence of negative affective states has been determined in the female population (more than 30 % of depression and more than 90 % of personal anxiety and hostility). Negative affective states in the female population prevailed in terms of high levels of personal anxiety and hostility. Age period 45–54 years among women in the open urban population was the most vulnerable category in relation to decreased sleep quality. In the presence of negative affective states, there were negative trends in sleep disturbance at high level of anxiety and depression, but an opposite positive trend – at high level of hostility.

   Conclusions. Analysis of the definition of negative affective states in the female population in the age range of 45–54 years, the associations of their high level with sleep quality seems necessary to use in the formation of a preventive program to reduce high cardiovascular risk in an open urban population, focused primarily on the regulation of psychological parameters.
“Eu vou falar de nós ganhando...”: confabulando outros currículosvidas para juventudes LGBTTQIAPNb+ nômadesdissidentes em gênerosexualidades à flor da pele
Authors: Dutra-Pereira Franklin Kaic , Tinôco Saimonton
Published: February 2025

Como impactamos e produzimos vidas com práticas pedagógicas-curriculares que incorporam gênerosexualidades na formação de uma escola em implementação no Novo Ensino Médio com juventudes nômadesdissidentes? Inspirado nas Filosofias da Diferença, o objetivo deste texto é questionar as estruturas dominantes e propor novas perspectivas no ambiente educacional, onde a diferença é celebrada e as vozes marginalizadas são valorizadas. A pesquisa visa mostrar como a escola pode ser agente de transformação social, confabulando vivências curriculares das práticaspensantes dos gênerosexualidades das juventudes nômadesdissidentes numa escola no sertão da Paraíba. As confabulações, criadas de modo escrito, retomam currículos que interconectam discussões de gênerosexualidades, explorando como espaços de resistência e reconfiguração das normas. As análises menores consideraram a fluidez das diferenças e a multiplicidade de vozes presentes, ressaltando a importância das confabulações como instrumentos de resistência e construção de novos entendimentos sobre gêneros e sexualidades no contexto escolar. Concluímos que a subversão desde a escola é necessária, e resistir à onda neoconservadora é essencial para construir uma escola que ensine, inspire e liberte, enquanto espaço de transformação social, onde cada voz é ouvida e cada diferença é respeitada.
Análise da influência governamental nas taxas de comercialização e uso inadequado de Hidroxicloroquina durante a pandemia da COVID-19, entre o período de 2019-2020, no Brasil
Authors: Nunes Jackeline de Freitas , Santos Pedro Lucas Leite dos , Ferreira Lilah Karen Ribeiro , Pinheiro Davi de Sousa
Published: February 2025

O estudo sobre o uso adequado de medicamentos para garantir tratamentos eficazes e promover o bem-estar dos pacientes, a partir do acesso a informação apropriada, tem como objetivo analisar a influência da disseminação de informação governamental nas taxas de comercialização e automedicação de medicamentos específicos, com destaque para a Hidroxicloroquina durante a Pandemia da COVID-19 que ocorreu no período de 2019 a 2020, no Brasil. Para tanto, realizou-se pesquisa bibliográfica com recorte temporal de publicações nos anos de 2020 e 2021, traçando uma cronologia das declarações governamentais sobre o uso dos medicamentos no tratamento da COVID-19. Os resultados mostraram que as ações e políticas do governo federal, exerceram influência significativa sobre a disponibilidade e o consumo desses fármacos, destacando que as intervenções descoordenadas culminaram em um em um aumento na demanda e consumo, frequentemente carentes de embasamento científico, causado pela desinformação. Conclui-se que a informação adequada para a orientação sobre os perigos da automedicação torna-se vital para a segurança da população e a integridade dos sistemas de saúde em tempos de crise.
Biblioterapia como prática de socialização em um lar de idosas: experiência do PET Biblioteconomia
Authors: Nascimento Sabrina Kelly Costa do , Diniz Isabel Cristina dos Santos , Amorim Maristela D’Àvila de Jesus , Lopes Joyce Emanuelle Vale , Pereira Lawanda Costa
Published: February 2025

O envelhecimento humano pode ser marcado por mudanças negativas decorrentes do estilo de vida de cada pessoa, acarretando declínio cognitivo que prejudica funções como atenção, concentração, memória, raciocínio e demais complicações que comprometem a autonomia. Em alguns casos, dependendo do estilo de vida do idoso, a velhice pode ser acompanhada por um desinteresse pela leitura. Assim, a presente pesquisa objetiva registrar a importância da contação de história e do ato de ler na construção da criticidade e do amparo emocional em idosas. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, que combina a pesquisa bibliográfica e um estudo de campo de natureza qualitativa. O estudo foi realizado por meio de uma oficina de leitura “Café com Fofoca”, com a participação de sete idosas na Associação das Senhoras da Caridade São Vicente de Paulo, em São Luís-MA. Os resultados indicam que as idosas ingressaram no lar principalmente em decorrência de algumas dificuldades, como abandono familiar e falta de recursos financeiros. Muitas relataram sentir-se distantes do sentimento de “felicidade” ou nem lembram do último “momento feliz que tiveram”, o que contribui para uma sensação de desequilíbrio e desarmonia. Outro ponto destacado foi a preferência da maioria por ouvir histórias em vez de contá-las. Logo, foi possível registrar a importância da contação de história e do ato de ler na construção da criticidade e do amparo emocional em idosas. Conclui-se com a reflexão sobre a necessidade da institucionalização de programas de práticas de biblioterapia voltados para idosos, com a participação da comunidade científica, desenvolvendo pesquisas que visem contribuir para a qualidade de vida dos idosos.
Computed tomography chest findings in hospitalised COVID-19 patients presenting with pulmonary complications
Authors: Manyika Thembani , Mahomed Nasreen , Buthelezi Thandi
Published: February 2025

Background: Since COVID-19 became a global pandemic in 2020, Computed tomography (CT) chest and CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) have been identified to be highly sensitive for identifying pulmonary features and complications.

Objectives: The study aimed to describe the typical imaging findings on CT chest imaging and the prevalence of pulmonary embolism in COVID-19 patients across three infection periods, each with a dominant virus strain, Beta, Delta, and Omicron variants.

Methods: A retrospective review of CT chest and CTPA images for adult patients imaged from October 2020 to March 2022 at three university-affiliated hospitals in Johannesburg was undertaken.

Results: A total of 307 chest CT scans were reviewed during the study period. The typical imaging findings were ground glass opacities (77%), patchy, peripheral distribution (59%), and septal thickening (59%). Consolidation, pleural effusion, and fibrosis were less frequently visualised. The overall prevalence of pulmonary embolism was 32%. There was no significant statistical difference in the observed imaging features during the three virus strain phases of the epidemic. Fewer imaging studies were done during the Omicron phase, which is attributable to the milder clinical profile of the variant.

Conclusion: The typical imaging pattern for patients with COVID-19 was peripheral, patchy ground glass opacities with interlobar septal thickening. Fibrotic banding and bronchiectasis were also frequently noted, especially when imaged late. Pulmonary embolism was found in almost a third of patients. No differences in imaging patterns were found during the various phases of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Dla kogo Thermomix, a dla kogo Bentley? Symboliczne i „obiektywne” dystanse klasowe w Polsce
Authors: Domański Henryk , M. Wyrzykowska Katarzyna
Published: February 2025

Głównym celem artykułu jest zbadanie symbolicznych dystansów klasowych i sposobów manifestowania ich w życiu codziennym. Opierając się na danych empirycznych zebranych w 2021 roku w ramach zogniskowanych wywiadów grupowych, autorzy próbują ustalić, w jakim stopniu zjawisko to występuje w społeczeństwie polskim i jakich obszarów kultury dotyczy najbardziej. Opinie respondentów związane były z praktykami konsumpcyjnymi i spędzaniem czasu wolnego. Wynika z nich, że ludzie dostrzegają oznaki symbolicznych dystansów klasowych. Badane osoby wskazywały na przykład na związek między zajmowaniem określonej pozycji klasowej a marką samochodu, preferencjami muzycznymi i rodzajem odzieży; dokonywali również ich podziału na „lepsze” i „gorsze”. W innych dziedzinach kultury zjawisko to nie występuje lub jest słabo zaznaczone, co potwierdzałoby hipotezę o „częściowej” homologii stratyfikacji klasowej i uczestniczenia w kulturze.
Essence and Ways of Infiltration of the Paulician Heresy in the Medieval Bulgarian Lands
Authors: Penkov Dimo , Yovchev Ivan
Published: February 2025

Paulicianism in Bulgaria has its origins in the forced resettlement of Paulicians from Asia Minor and the eastern regions of the empire to Northern Thrace by the authorities of the Eastern Roman Empire in the 8th–10th centuries. The first settlement of Paulicians in the Balkans was established in the 8th century by Emperor Constantine V Copronymus (741–775), who began a long campaign to recolonize the depopulated and demilitarized areas along the border with Bulgaria in Thrace. This policy was continued by subsequent iconoclast emperors, who considered the Paulicians their allies and established their military colonies in various border areas and in the capital, Constantinople. The last major deportation was in 970, when Emperor Ioannes I Tzimiskes (969–976) resettled 200,000 “Manicheans” from Syria to the area of Philippopolis. These “Manicheans” were probably Paulicians or their associated Tondrakites. The Paulician heresy is first mentioned in Greek sources in the 9th century, associated with Manichaeism and Masalianism. Hence the doctrines and practices of the Paulicians are a peculiar mixture of dualism, demiurgism, docetism, mysticism, and resemble in many respects the Gnostic system of Marcion. However, their main principle is dualism. After spreading into the Balkan Peninsula, the Paulicians nearly disappeare, suggesting they were either converted or at least partially absorbed by another known heresy – Bogomilism.
Byzantine Reconquista (10th–11th Centuries) and the Attacks on Christians in the Lands of Islam (Egypt, Syria and Iraq)
Authors: Czyż Maciej
Published: February 2025

The paper discusses a wave of attacks on Christians in the lands of Islam that accompanied Byzantine victories on the battlefield in 10th–11th centuries, including pogroms and attacks in the capital of Egypt, Antioch, Alexandria, and Daqūqā’, which were clearly linked with the fear or anger towards Byzantines, as well as events in Damascus, Al-Ramla, Caesarea, Ascalon and Tinnis, in case of which the link with Byzantium is not mentioned by the sources. It is argued that these events paved the way for the persecutions of Al-Ḥākim.
Civil Authority in the Byzantine Provinces (7th–9th Centuries)
Authors: Malatras Christos
Published: February 2025

The issue of the rise of the thematic system of administration sparked off an intense debate that has engaged scholars for the past few decades. Those inclined to the view of a one-time reform have argued that the themata formed administrative units into which the Byzantine state was divided in the 7th century, and that the strategoi, who served as governors and commanders of particular themata, combined civil and military authority. However, it now seems that the changes in provincial administration were gradual, having been implemented over a period of more than three centuries. At some point in time, army units became permanently based in specific areas which evolved into military districts and which were then referred to by the names of those units. At the same time, the system of the Late Roman provinces headed by the praetorian prefects, the proconsuls and the praesides/consulares (archontes) continued to operate until the dawn of the 8th century. These officials must have retained at least some of their civil-judicial functions, since the state finances had been centrally administered by the mid-7th century. However, during that period, the military officials began to play an increasing role in civil administration, which affected not only the power held by the old civil officials, but also the extent to which their activity was reflected in primary sources.
From the 730s to the 750s Leon III and Konstantinos V introduced a number of reforms that consolidated the new system. The emperors dissolved the old provinces (most likely altogether) and abolished the office of provincial governor. At the same time, the terms thema and strategia, which were used synonymously, began to appear on various seals. Soon after that, the entire civil administration was re-organized along thematic lines. New officials were appointed (protonotarios, chartoularios, anagrapheus, etc.) to control the finances of the themata. However, judicial authority was left in the hands of the military governors. A century later, after a period of internal turmoil, possibly during the reign of Theophilos (829–842), the government appointed new judicial officials with a view to undermining the power of the strategos. These new officials were initially referred to by classicizing names (anthypatos, praitor). By the early 10th century, the Greek title krites (judge) had become dominant.
Imagining One’s Own Infidel: Balkan Dhimmī Christians in Ottoman Historical Writing until 1600
Authors: Rusev Delyan
Published: February 2025

Non-Muslim dhimmīs, i.e. Christians and Jews, were an integral part of Ottoman society but left a negligible – and so far, largely neglected – trace in Ottoman (Muslim) historical writing of the fifteenth and the sixteenth centuries. While seeking to explain this phenomenon, the present paper analyzes the few identified historical accounts of Balkan Christians in the light of their authors’ personal backgrounds, ideological positions, and narrative strategies. It argues that there was no real historiographic discourse on the role of local Christians in the formation and functioning of the Ottoman state and society. Historians’ occasional interest in the topic was based on subjective factors such as greater access to relevant information or a penchant for thematic experimentation,with only a couple of accounts serving more pronounced didactic or ideological goals. The narratives primarily concern the utility and involvement of militarized Christian groups such as voynuqs and martoloses in Ottoman warfare, but some more abstract as well as visual representations are also discussed in the paper.
Eastern Elements in Cathar Doctrines – an Argument for the Traditional Interpretation of Catharism
Authors: Czarnecki Piotr
Published: February 2025

At present we can observe intense attempts at overthrowing all the claims concerning Catharism that had been formulated by the scholars of the 20th century, based on careful analysis of the vast source material. So called “traditional interpretation”, assuming strong influence of the Eastern dualist heresies (Bogomilism and Paulicianism) on Catharism is currently rejected by scholars such as M. G. Pegg, J.-L. Biget and R. I. Moore as outdated and not compatible with the latest research. For the construction of this false image of Catharism Pegg blames Religionsgeschichte Schule and their comparative method, which according to him is built on the assumption that “if two ideas look alike to the historian, there must be a link between them”, but in this radical criticism, he seems to ignore the fact that comparison of the Cathar and Bogomil doctrine is justified by many sources, which confirm historical relations between the adherent of these heresies. What should be underlined, not only the current deconstructionist conception, represented by the above-mentioned scholars, but all the interpretations rejecting Eastern origins of Cathar doctrines, were constructed without the analysis of the Eastern sources. Considering this, the aim of this article is to analyse various specific Cathar doctrinal conceptions, which do not have analogies in the ancient heresies, with the doctrines of the Eastern dualists (mainly Bogomils but also Paulicians), known from the Eastern sources – both polemical and written (or used) by the heretics themselves. Such comparative analysis can verify the claims of the adherents of the “new paradigm”, according to which dualist Cathar doctrine was constructed by Catholics, basing on the ancient anti-heretical scriptures, mainly anti-Manichaean writings of St. Augustine.
The association between occupational noise exposure, hearing loss, and metabolic syndrome among workers in a textile factory: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Taheria Kiana , Mohammadi Saber , Hosseininejad Mahin
Published: February 2025

Rationale: Previous studies have examined the relationship between noise exposure and hearing loss with metabolic syndrome (MetS), but the results have been inconsistent.
Aim: To assess an association between noise exposure, hearing loss, and the status of MetS.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in 950 employees of a textile factory in 2023. Participants were categorized into two groups based on their noise exposure: under 85 dB versus 85–90 dB. Hearing loss was defined as a mean hearing threshold exceeding 25 dB in either or both ears within the relevant frequency ranges. MetS was diagnosed with the National Cholesterol Education Program Expert Panel and Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. Demographic, medical, and occupational data were collected during periodic examinations. Then, the relationship between MetS and its components with noise exposure and hearing loss was examined.
Results: The median age of the study population was 33 years (IQR 28 to 38 years) and the median work experience was 3 years (IQR 2 to 9 years). 864 (90.9%) of the subjects were male, 774 (81.5%) were married, and 848 (89.3%) had shift work. 10.8% (n = 103) of the participants were diagnosed with MetS, and 72% (n = 684) had exposure to noise levels greater than 85 dB. Increased waist circumference (odds ratio (OR) = 1.61; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.20–2.17, p = 0.002), elevated triglycerides (OR = 2.03; 95% CI 1.36–3.02, p 0.001), and reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (OR = 1.71; 95% CI 1.28–2.29, p 0.001) were significantly associated with the noise exposure. There was also a significant relationship between MetS components and high-frequency hearing thresholds. Specifically, hearing loss at higher frequencies in both ears was linked to elevated fasting blood sugar, diastolic blood pressure, triglycerides, and low HDL.
Conclusion: Our study showed a significant association between noise exposure and components of MetS including increased waist circumference, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. In addition, based on initial analysis, there was a significant association between MetS and its components, including dysregulated glucose and lipids, and elevated diastolic blood pressure, with the median hearing threshold at higher frequencies.
Estimation of Genetic Parameters for Milk Yield Traits in Frieswal Cattle
Authors: Chopade M.M. , Jahageerdar Shrinivas , Katkade B.S. , Deshmukh R.S. , Sawane M.P.
Published: February 2025

Background: Milk yield is very important economic trait of dairy business which directly affect the productivity and profitability of farm. Therefore, it is of utmost important to study various parameters affecting the milk yield. Considering the importance of this trait the present investigation was carried out to study various parameters affecting milk yield in Frieswal cattle. Methods: The present investigation was carried out on data of 3425 Frieswal cattle (Holstein Friesian x Sahiwal cattle) maintained at Military Farm, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra. Total 9094 lactation records were collected from 3425 cows born to 239 sires from 1983 to 2018. The data were normalized and analyzed using SAS9.13 software. Result: The genetic parameters were estimated for early and lifetime traits. The heritability of early traits like birth weight, first and second lactation milk yield, first and second lactation length and first dry period were 0.38±0.08, 0.33±0.07, 0.31±0.07, 0.10±0.05, 0.06±0.01 and 0.06±0.04, whereas for lifetime traits like milk yield per day of productive life up to three lactations (MYPDPL3), milk yield per day of productive life up to five lactations (MYPDPL5), milk yield per day of total life up to three lactations (MYPDTL3) and milk yield per day of total life up to five lactations (MYPDTL5) were 0.33± 0.07, 0.36±0.11, 0.43±0.07 and 0.44±0.10, respectively. The genetic correlation between birth weight and first lactation length was - 0.97±0.19 and the second lactation length was 0.51±0.26. The genetic correlation of first lactation length with lifetime traits MYPDPL3, MYPDTL3, MYPDPL5 and MYPDTL5 were 0.09±0.26, 0.18±0.24, 0.49±0.31, 0.61±0.27 while for second lactation length with lifetime traits MYPDPL3, MYPDTL3, MYPDPL5 and MYPDTL5 were 0.10±0.32, 0.28±0.30, 0.10±0.39, 0.12±0.36, respectively. The genetic correlation of first lactation milk yield with lifetime traits MYPDPL3, MYPDTL3, MYPDPL5 and MYPDTL5 was estimated as 0.92±0.05, 0.91±0.05, 0.69±0.14 and 0.69±0.12. Similarly, the genetic correlation between second lactation milk yield and lifetime traits was found to be 0.96±0.03, 0.93±0.04, 0.99±0.05 and 0.93±0.07.
ИДЕНТИТЕТ БАЧКО-СРИМСКИХ РУСНАЦОХ У ИСТОРИОҐРАФСКИМ И ПУБЛИЦИСТИЧНИМ ДЇЛУ ЕПИСКОПА ДИОНИЗИЯ НЯРАДИЯ
Authors: Гарди Дюра
Published: February 2025

Епископ Дионизий Няради (1874–1940) бул єдна з найвизначнєйших особох за Руснацох у Кральовини Сербох, Горватох и Словенцох, односно Кральовини Югославиї. Тиж бул учашнїк зложених конфесийних и политичних одношеньох у Кральовини Югославиї и штреднєй Европи у периодзе медзи двома шветовима войнами. По своїх церковних функцийох бул крижевски епископ (1914–1940) поглавар Грекокатолїцкей церкви у Югославиї, папски администратор Грекокатолїцкей епархиї у Прешове (1922– 1927) у Чехословацкей републики и папски администратор у Подкарпатскей України (Руси) у чаше бурйових рокох пред початок Другей шветовей войни (1938–1939). У роботи ше виглєдує и анализує Нярадийово историоґрафске и публицистичне дїло у контексту його становискох о вирским и националним идентитету Руснацох у Бачки и Сриме. Аутор у своїм виглєдованю заключує же Нярадийова концепция идентитету Руснацох у Югославиї насампредз детерминована през грекокатолїцку виру и церковну припадносц (у историйним смислу) хтори источашнє були ядро националного, вирского и цивилизацийного идентитету заєднїци хтора чишлєла коло 20.000 припаднїкох, чий епископ бул член.
Protective Evidence of Clarithromycin after Ischemic Cerebral Injury; an Experimental Study
Authors: Güvercin Ali Rıza , Aktoklu Mehmet , Arslan Erhan , Kanat Ayhan , Yazar Uğur , Bıyık Mehmet Orbay , Alver Ahmet
Published: February 2025

Objective: Acute ischemic stroke is caused by a reduction in cerebral blood flow, leading to brain ischemic and subsequent cell death. The therapeutic options available for this condition are limited. The inflammatory response associated with the ischemic injury may influence the outcomes of ischemic stroke. Clarithromycin is a widely used antibiotic in medical practice. This study aimed to investigate the effect of clarithromycin on brain ischemic injury.
Methods: In this study, 38 Sprague Dawley female rats were used and divided into four main groups: the pure control group, the ischemia group, the sham/control group, and the ischemic+claritromycin group. A temporary clip was placed in the bilateral carotid arteries of rats for 45 minutes. One group administered a dose of clarithromycin, and the tissue and blood samples of all four groups underwent biochemical evaluation. The results were subjected to statistical analysis.
Results: The administration of clarithromycin to animals resulted in a reduction in malondialdehyde levels in brain tissues within the study group. Furthermore, Bederson's motor scores were observed to be higher in the clarithromycin-treated group in comparison to the ischemia group (p=0.092).
Conclusion: A potential correlation exists between post-stroke infections and prognosis, suggesting that prophylactic antibiotic treatment may be beneficial. This study indicates that clarithromycin exerts a neuroprotective effect on cerebral ischemic injury following a stroke.
Sosialisasi Rencana Bisnis Anggaran Badan Layanan Umum di Puskesmas Ambulu Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Ridzkyanto Ricko Pratama , Witcahyo Eri , Nuryadi Nuryadi
Published: February 2025

Penyusunan Rencana Bisnis Anggaran (RBA) pada unit pelaksana teknis daerah yang menerapkan Badan Layanan Umum Daerah (BLUD) mengacu pada renstra. Puskesmas Ambulu merupakan satu satunya Puskesmas perkotaan di daerah selatan Kabupaten Jember dan telah termasuk dalam Puskesmas BLUD. Tujuan Pengabdian Masyarakat adalah Sosialisasi Rencana Bisnis Anggaran Badan Layanan Umum di Puskesmas Ambulu Kabupaten Jember. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan di Aula Puskesmas Ambulu Kabupaten Jember hari Selasa tanggal 12 September 2023 dengan sasaran kegiatan adalah kepala Puskesmas, penanggung jawab program UKM, penanggung jawab program UKP, bidan, perawat, laborat, nutrisionis, penyuluh kesehatan masyarakat, epidemiolog kesehatan, staf keuangan, bendahara, dan staf kantor. Indikator keberhasilan dilihat dari nilai Adequacy of Performance sebesar 80% dan ketepatan waktu. Hasil kegiatan dimulai dengan memberikan materi sosialisasi yaitu konsep Badan Layanan Umum (BLU), Pola Pengelolaan Keuangan BLU, Rencana Bisnis dan Anggaran BLU, dan Pendapatan BLU. Kegiatan sosialisasi Rencana Bisnis Anggaran Badan Layanan Umum Puskesmas Ambulu dinyatakan berhasil karena memiliki nilai Adequacy of Performance sebesar 120% meskipun mengalami keterlambatan waktu 15 menit di awal dan 30 menit di akhir. Diperlukan kegiatan lanjutan dalam hal penyusunan dokumen rencana bisnis anggaran berdasarkan contoh dokumen rencana bisnis anggaran yang sudah ada.
PEMEJA (Pencegahan Myalgia dengan Edukasi, Senam, Dan Pembuatan Jamu Tradisional) Pada Pekerja Karet PT PP Jember Indonesia Perkebunan Widodaren
Authors: Sugiyanto Meirizka Maulidya , Wardhani Sheilla Kusuma , Suharto Adelia Sabina , Hadiyanto Agus , Zahira Zivana Zalfa , Nadhira Aulia , Ririanty Mury , Luthviatin Novia , Ode Taufan Asrisyah
Published: February 2025

Myalgia, atau nyeri otot, adalah istilah medis yang berasal dari bahasa Yunani, di mana "myo" berarti otot dan "logos" berarti nyeri. Myalgia bukanlah penyakit, melainkan gejala dari berbagai kondisi yang sering disebabkan oleh faktor-faktor seperti penggunaan otot yang berlebihan, cedera, postur tubuh yang buruk, infeksi virus atau bakteri, stres, dan ketegangan otot. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat dilaksanakan pada 13 Mei 2024 di gedung serbaguna PT PP Jember Indonesia Perkebunan Widodaren, melibatkan pekerja kebun karet dan beberapa pihak terkait dengan tujuan mengurangi myalgia dan meningkatkan kesehatan. Kegiatan ini terdiri dari empat tahapan: analisis situasi untuk mengidentifikasi permasalahan kesehatan, perencanaan yang mencakup pembagian tugas dan alokasi dana, implementasi yang meliputi edukasi interaktif dan senam bersama, serta demonstrasi pembuatan jamu tradisional. Program diakhiri dengan penandatanganan surat komitmen oleh peserta untuk melakukan senam peregangan dan menanam Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA) di rumah masing-masing. Evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan peserta sebesar 80% setelah kegiatan. Kegiatan edukasi meliputi pengenalan myalgia, penyebab, gejala, dan cara pencegahannya, diakhiri dengan praktik senam Raijo Taisou untuk meningkatkan kelenturan. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan peserta dari 68,125% pada pre-test menjadi 86,25% pada post-test, serta tingkat kehadiran peserta mencapai 89,65%. Penandatanganan surat komitmen oleh peserta menandakan keseriusan dalam menerapkan pencegahan myalgia. Secara keseluruhan, Program PEMEJA berhasil memenuhi semua indikator keberhasilan yang ditetapkan. Kegiatan Pemeja dilakukan untuk mengatasi masalah myalgia di masyarakat. Seluruh target sudah tercapai, dan penanda tanganan surat komitmen pun sukses dilakukan.
Strengthening the Concept and Self-Image of Junior High School Adolescents as an Effort to Prevent Early Marriage in Kemuning Lor Village, Jember Regency.
Authors: Puspitasari Muthia , Rif"ah Erwin Nur , Azzahrah Fatimah , Molasy Honest Dody
Published: February 2025

Abstract. Jember Regency is the first region in East Java with the highest rate of child marriage cases. The low self-concept and self-image of adolescents, along with a lack of knowledge regarding reproductive health and the dangers of early marriage, are contributing factors to the prevalence of child marriage cases in Kemuning Lor Village, Arjasa District. Therefore, efforts need to be made to enhance knowledge and awareness through education. This activity employs andragogical methods with an active participative approach through the stages of situation analysis, activity identification and design, participant recruitment, implementation, and activity evaluation. The results of this activity indicate a significant increase in participants' knowledge, as evidenced by the comparison of pre-test and post-test scores. With the implementation of this activity, it is hoped that it will enhance the awareness and motivation of the youth, enabling them to change their mindset in determining the future they desire. Keywords: Child Marriage, Adolescent Self-Image, Reproductive Health, Andragogy, Active Participation
Abstrak. Kabupaten Jember merupakan wilayah pertama di Jawa Timur dengan angka kasus pernikahan anak tertinggi. Rendahnya konsep dan citra diri remaja serta rendahnya pengetahuan terkait kesehatan reproduksi dan bahaya pernikahan dini menjadi faktor pendukung maraknya kasus pernikahan anak di Desa Kemuning Lor, kecamatan Arjasa. Oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan upaya untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran melalui edukasi. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode andragogi dengan pendekatan active participative melalui tahapan Analisis Situasi, Identifikasi dan Perancangan Kegiatan, Perekrutan Peserta, Implementasi dan Evaluasi Kegiatan. Kegiatan ini didapatkan hasil bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan peserta yang cukup signifikan dilihat dari perbandingan hasil pengerjaan soal pre test dan post test. Dengan terlaksananya kegiatan ini diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kesadaran dan motivasi para remaja sehingga mampu merubah pola pikir mereka dalam menentukan masa depan yang diinginkan.
Kata Kunci: Pernikahan Anak, Citra Diri Remaja, Kesehatan Reproduksi, Andragogi, Active Participative
Pemberdayaan Kader Posyandu Desa Darsono Via Pelatihan Literasi Stunting dan Gizi Tumbuh Kembang Anak
Authors: Tejasari Tejasari , Rohmawati Ninna
Published: February 2025

(1)Latar belakang :  bagi kader posyandu, pelatihan literasi stunting dan gizi tumbuh kembang anak sangat membantu dalam pendampingan keluarga stunting, sebagai upaya penurunan prevalensi stunting yang masih tinggi (17%) di Desa Darsono Kabupaten Jember.  Mengingat tingkat pendidikan sebagian besar kader hanya tamat sekolah dasar dan minim pengetahuan pagan, gizi, dan kesehatan, maka pelatihan  tersebut menjadi  penting untuk akselerasi penurunan prevalensi stunting. (2)Metode: semua kader posyandu yang terdaftar di puskesmas Arjasa menjadi peserta pelatihan  satu hari, di balai desa.  Capaian kelulusan disajikan secara descriptive kuantitatif mengacu standar nilai kelulusan ≥60 poin. Adapun, capaian pelatihan dievaluasi berdasarkan pembandingan nilai pre test dan post test,  secara statistic dengan uji beda T. Tujuan kegiatan yaitu sejumlah 90 persen kader posyandu mengikuti seluruh sesi pelatihan, dan sebanyak 70 persen lulus pelatihan.  (3)Hasil :  Sebelum pelatihan, rerata nilai pengetahuan stunting dan gizi tumbuh kembang anak yang dimiliki kader posyandu sebesar 44, namun meningkat setelah pelatihan menjadi bernilai 71.  Hasil analisis uji beda T menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan meningkatkan  secara nyata pengetahuan kader posyandu tentang stunting dan gizi tumbuh kembang anak (nilai sig., 2-tailed=0.000 < P =0.05 ).   (4)Kesimpulan:  Semua kader posyandu mengikuti sesi pelatihan secara penuh dan 90 persen-nya lulus pelatihan dengan selang capaian nilai 60-95.  
 
Kata Kunci: literasi stunting, gizi tumbuh kembang, kader posyandu, MP-ASI , ASI eksklusif
Pelatihan Pemantauan Jentik bagi Santri di Pondok Pesantren Burhanul Hidayah
Authors: Wikurendra Edza Aria , Syafiuddin Achmad , Fasya Abdul Hakim Zakkiy , Masithah Dewi
Published: February 2025

Kondisi geografis dan padatnya hunian rumah terutama di pesantren menjadi faktor risiko terjadinya demam berdarah dengue. Selain itu kebiasaan sebagian santri yang suka buang sampah disembarangan tempat membuat munculnya genangan air pada barang-barang bekas dan menjadi tempat biakan nyamuk. Upaya penanggulangan yang dilakukan pemerintah dinilai belum cukup untuk memberantas dan menanggulangi demam berdarah dengue. Pondok Pesantren  Burhanul Hidayah sebagai wilayah mitra pengabdian masyarakat ini. Demam berdarah dengue di Kabupaten Sidoarjo masih menjadi masalah serius karena merupakan salah satu kabupaten yang cukup tinggi kasus demam berdarah dengue di Jawa Timur pada Tahun 2020. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini memberikan kontribusi dalam pemahaman lebih lanjut tentang penyakit demam berdarah dan teknis pemantauan jentik. Pengabdian masyarakat dilaksanakan dalam bentuk sosialisasi dan pelatihan dalam mendukung eliminiasi kasus demam berdarah di Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Peserta penyuluhan pengabdian kepada masyarakat sebanyak 13 santri dari 15 yang mengisi uji pre-test kemudian setelah dilakukan sosialisasi dan pelatihan terkait penyakit demam berdarah dan teknis pemantauan jentik terdapat kenaikan sebesar 100% atau seluruh santri berhasil meningkatkan hasil post-testnya. Pelatihan ini memberikan manfaat yang signifikan guna mengurangi kasus demam berdarah di lingkungan Pondok Pesantren Burhanul Hidayah.
Analisis Kesiapan Guru dalam Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di SD Negeri 286 Maluku Tengah
Authors: Wally Riyanti , Mahananingtyas Elsinora , Ritiauw Leonid
Published: February 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kesiapan guru dalam implementasi kurikulum merdeka dan untuk mengetahui proses dan hasil kesiapan guru dalam implementasi kurikulum merdeka. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam tulisan ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Metode ini digunakan untuk mengumpulkan dan menganalisis kesiapan guru dalam implementasi kurikulum merdeka. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kesiapan guru dalam mengimplementasikan kurikulum merdeka di SD Negeri 286 Maluku Tengah masih memerlukan perbaikan. Meskipun sebagian besar guru menunjukkan pemahaman yang cukup baik terhadap struktur dan konsep kurikulum merdeka, masih ada beberapa yang membutuhkan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam. Upaya untuk meningkatkan kesiapan guru dalam mengimplementasikan kurikulum merdeka harus melalui pelatihan yang lebih intensif dan dukungan yang berkelanjutan dari pihak terkait, termasuk pemerintah, dan lembaga pendidikan. Perlu adanya peningkatan fasilitas dan sarana-prasarana di sekolah, serta penyediaan perangkat pembelajaran memadai. Selain itu pemahaman tentang konsep P5 juga perlu ditingkatkan.
Constituent Recall Arrangements of the People's Representative Board
Authors: Anggraeni Reni Putri , Sulthony Ananda Ahmad Alveyn , Gross Elliot
Published: February 2025

The principle of popular sovereignty is fundamental in establishing a democratic legal state, primarily reflected in general elections that determine representatives in the People's Representative Council (DPR). However, this principle often loses its significance post-election, as citizens have little control over their elected representatives. This is evident in the DPR's Inter-Time Change (PAW) mechanism, which excludes public participation. This study emphasizes two main points: the urgent need to amend Article 22B of the 1945 Constitution and to develop a new DPR reconstruction model as part of legal reform. Employing normative legal research through statutory, comparative, and case approaches, the study analyzes secondary legal materials. The findings reveal that the nomenclature of Article 22B requires revision to facilitate greater public involvement in the DPR dissolution process. Currently, dissolution relies on political party leaders, leading members to prioritize party interests over public aspirations, which can create conflicts. The article's language should be amended to allow for public dismissal of DPR members through a clearly defined legal mechanism. Additionally, the study suggests that the PAW process in Indonesia could draw inspiration from the Philippines and Venezuela, incorporating public input through a withdrawal proposal and voting mechanism for council members, thus reinforcing popular sovereignty in the legislative process.
A ideologia da imagem
Authors: Fernandes Flávio Biazim , Andrade Thales Haddad Novaes de
Published: February 2025

Arlindo Machado, um dos principais teóricos brasileiros da crítica de imagens, revelou como fotografia, cinema e televisão são carregados de significados ideológicos que moldam percepções sociais. Ao longo de sua carreira revelou que as imagens não são objetivas, ou seja, carregam significados ideológicos e moldam percepções sociais servindo a interesses de poder. Este artigo discute suas ideias sobre a perspectiva artificialis, além de sugerir como composições imagéticas como infinitude e homogeneidade influenciam o espectador, orientam interpretações e reforçam concepções ideológicas.
A incorporação do conceito de psyche de Aristóteles em A Cidade Excelente de Al-Farabi
Authors: Alves Thiago Staibano
Published: February 2025

This article aims to analyze how Aristotle’s concept of soul or psyche was incorporated into the work of the Arab thinker Al-Farabi, more specifically in what is considered his most important work, The Excellent City. The article includes a review of Aristotle’s work On the Soul, along with supplements provided by texts present in Parva Naturalia. With this, we intend to see how the specific demands of Al-Farabi’s time may have influenced this process of incorporation and the possible modifications that these demands may have made to Aristotle’s original thought.
Economy of Tajikistan: Growth Factors against the Background of Law Standards of Living
Authors: Migranyan A. , Krishtal I.
Published: February 2025

The ongoing turbulence in the world economy and finance, the growth of geopolitical competition on a global scale determine the importance of strengthening the regional vector of cooperation. The reorientation of trade flows towards friendly states and the comprehensive expansion of cooperation with neighbors in the region are of particular importance for Russia when it faces massive sanctions against it. In this context, the Central Asian region, and particularly the prospects for strengthening cooperation with Tajikistan, whose economy is characterized by high growth rates and considerable adaptability, are of great interest. The article gives an overview of their socio-economic situation during the period of 2020-2022, and the development of the republic’s economy in 2023 is studied in more detail. The article pays special attention to the main risks to which the economy of Tajikistan is exposed at the current stage of its development as well as the potential for economic growth. As a result of the study, the authors present recommendations for further development of cooperation with Tajikistan.
Kazakhstan within the Framework of the OTS and the EAEU: Comparative Analysis
Authors: Shegirbayev O.
Published: February 2025

The article explores integration processes in the Eurasian space, including the development of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The author emphasizes the importance of the EAEU as an institutionalized integration organization and describes the growing influence of the OTS, as well as its role in promoting cultural, humanitarian, and economic cooperation. The competition between Eurasian and Turkic integration formats and Kazakhstan's unique role, which supports a flexible foreign policy and actively participates in both structures, is highlighted. The article provides a comparative analysis of these integration entities and discusses the achievements in advancing Turkic integration. Specifically, it highlights the creation of a simplified customs corridor and the Turkic Investment Fund. Special attention is given to Kazakhstan's positioning as a proactive middle power, promoting its national interests through economic cooperation and integration.
“Irregular” Democracy: The Parliamentary Elections in Georgia
Authors: Sikharulidze A.
Published: February 2025

The parliamentary elections in Georgia took place amidst polarization and confrontation, not only internal but also external. The Georgian opposition fully relied on Western support, which shifted in their favor after the start of the conflict in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Georgian Dream party focused on domestic voters, actively engaging with citizens in various regions of the country. The ruling elite managed to secure another victory, which shocked the opposition and representatives of the Western establishment. Protests are ongoing with demands for new parliamentary elections based on “fairness” and “justice”. The opposition lacks factual arguments but enjoys external support, which makes their demands appear possible and “legitimate” to a portion of Georgian society. Undoubtedly, violations occurred, and this is no secret, but they could not significantly affect the overall outcome. Therefore, if we set aside the clichéd accusations of fraud, bribery, pressure, “carousel voting”, ballot-stuffing, and, of course, interference by Russia, three fundamental factors behind the opposition's defeat emerge. First and foremost is the ideological and resource crisis of the opposition, which over the past few years has failed to offer anything new or appealing to the population. Secondly, their primary reliance on Western support and the promotion of so-called “radical Europeanness” as a slogan proved irrelevant to the majority of voters. Lastly, the active and often heavy-handed external interference by the West likely irritated neutral voters more than it advanced the interests of the opposition.
Results of the Parliamentary Elections in Georgia
Authors: Fedorovskaya I.
Published: February 2025

The parliamentary elections in Georgia ended with the victory of the ruling Georgian Dream party, which won 53.9% of the vote, which provides it with a parliamentary majority. During the election campaign, the Georgian Dream made a bet on peace and stability, accusing the opposition of being ready to start a war against the Russian Federation. The opposition, in turn, criticized the ruling party for rejecting European integration and a “pro-Russian” position on a number of issues. Each of the opposing sides had its own weaknesses and strengths, but the arguments of the ruling party turned out to be more convincing to voters. International observers noted both the good organization of the elections and the violations that took place. The opposition did not recognize the election results.
Transformation of the Three Seas Initiative
Authors: Ofitserov-Bel'skiy D.
Published: February 2025

The Three Seas Initiative has become highly important in connection with the geopolitical transformations of the Central and Eastern Europe. Not only is the number of participants expanding, but also extra-regional actors with similar values are being involved in consultations. In addition to the Initiative's association with infrastructure projects, including new north-south transport corridors, the military dimension of cooperation is becoming increasingly clear. Many projects have dual purpose and, in addition to economic goals, serve to increase the mobility of NATO armies. One of the tasks is to unite the transport and logistics infrastructure of the countries of NATO's eastern flank and western Ukraine. The lack of necessary funding and a different vision of the organization's purpose by a number of its participants are an obstacle to the implementation of this development logic.
Foreign Policy Maneuvers of Minsk
Authors: Tsedilina E.
Published: February 2025

The Belarusian leadership considers the multi-vector policy, which until recently was limited to Minsk's constant maneuvering between Moscow and Brussels, to be the main tool for implementing the state's foreign policy goals. After the failure of the Western capitals to recognize the results of the presidential elections in the Republic of Belarus in 2020, as well as with the beginning of the SVO, Minsk was forced to switch to a single-vector orientation towards Russia. However, the desire to return to the previous foreign policy course of balancing between the two centers of power remains with official Minsk and can be realized in the event of a counter movement by Western partners. In the context of the growing confrontation between Russia and the West, the multi-vector games of the Belarusian authorities may lead to a geopolitical turn of Minsk towards the West.