bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PELATIHAN PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DIGITAL ANIMASI BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL BAGI GURU BAHASA INDONESIA SMP KOTA LUBUKLINGGAU
Authors: Turama Akhmad Rizqi , Ernalida Ernalida , Oktarina Santi , Novritika Novritika
Published: February 2025

Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah untuk melatih guru-guru SMP bidang studi bahasa Indonesia di Kota Lubuk untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran digital berbasis kearifan lokal. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan menggunakan model pelatihan, ceramah, tanya jawab, diskusi,latihan, dan tugas. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan dari 2 hingga 30 September 2023 melalui pertemuan langsung dan zoom meeting. Khalayak sasaran adalah guru-guru bidang Bahasa Indonesia SMP sekolah mitra yang berjumlah 15 orang. Para guru diberikan tes awal dan tes akhir. Hasil tes awal menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman guru terhadap media pembelajaran digital berbasis kearifan lokal masih belum memadai. Setelah proses pelatihan, pendampingan, dan workshop pemahaman tersebut jadi meningkat secara signifikan. Hal ini dibuktikan dari hasil postes para guru.
PENYULUHAN EVALUASI FORMATIF TESSMER SEBAGAI EVALUASI PRODUK BAGI GURU KIMIA KOTA KAYU AGUNG SUMATERA SELATAN DI ERA NEW NORMAL
Authors: Sofia Sofia , W K Anom , Suhery Tatang , Rachman Fuad Abd. , Sukaryawan Made , Ad'hiya Eka , Edi Rodi , L M Hadeli
Published: February 2025

Masalah mitra adalah rendahnya pengetahuan dalam menyusun instrumen evaluasi formatif Tessmer dari Modul Ajar sebagai produk berwirausaha. Metode yang digunakan untuk menyelesaikan masalah mitra berupa penyuluhan. Tujuan penyuluhan adalah 1) mitra dapat menyusun instrumen formatif Tessmer untuk Modul Ajar sebagai produk wirausaha. 2) mitra dapat menyusun instrumen uji organoleptik untuk Modul Ajar untuk produk makanan dan minuman sebagai produk wirausaha. Hasil dan simpulan dari kegiatan telah tersusun instrumen formatif Tessmer untuk Modul Ajar sebagai produk wirausaha dan telah tersusun juga instrumen uji organoleptik untuk Modul Ajar untuk produk makanan dan minuman sebagai produk wirausaha. N-Gain skor dari kegiatan pengabdian adalah 1,0. Saran dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah mitra dapat menggunakan instrumen validasi formatif Tessmer dan menindaklanjuti dengan mengadakan kerjasama mitra dengan pengusaha di lokasi masing-masing sesuai dengan judul wirausaha.
PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN USIA SUBUR MELALUI PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN MPASI GIZI SEIMBANG UNTUK KEWASPADAAN STUNTING PADA ANAK DI DESA PERANGAI KABUPATEN LAHAT
Authors: Siregar Rina Rahayu , Kartika Waty Evy Ratna , Shomedran Shomedran , Husin Azizah
Published: February 2025

Telah dilaksanakan pelatihan pembuatan MPASI gizi seimbang untuk kewaspadaan stunting pada anak di desa perangai kabupaten lahat dengan pemberdayaan perempuan usia subur. Tujuan evaluasi dalam pelatihan ini adalah untuk melihat peningkatan pengetahuan dan pemahaman peserta terkait materi yang disampaikan khususnya pemberdayaan Perempuan Usia Subur (PUS) dalam pemberian MPASI gizi seimbang dalam waspada stunting pada anak. Kegiatan pelatihan ini dilakukan dengan teknik : ceramah, diskusi, tanya jawab, praktik dan penugasan. Pelatihan dilakukan secara langsung dengan menyampaikan materi kepada peserta yang merupakan masyarakat Perempuan Usia Subur (PUS) di Desa Perangai Kabupaten Lahat.Peserta kegiatan ini berjumlah 37 orang. Materi pelatihan yang disajikan secara umum sesuai dengan kebutuhan peserta didik.  Dari pembahasan berbagai materi dasar, kemudian diadakan evaluasi secara bertahap, yakni di awal kegiatan (pre-test), selama proses kegiatan (evaluative process), dan di akhir kegiatan (post-test). Dari jumlah peserta menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman awal stunting sebesar 86,21%, kemudian 68,97% peserta memahami dalam pencegahan stunting serta sebesar 75,86% peserta telah memiliki kemampuan dalam upaya pencegahan stunting. Kesimpulan yang dapat diambil bahwa peserta pelatihan mengalami peningkatan pemahaman dan pengetahuan tentang pembuatan MPASI gizi seimbang untuk kewaspadaan stunting pada anak.
PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN ALAT PRAKTIKUM MEKANIKA, PANAS DAN OPTIK BAGI GURU-GURU IPA MGMP KABUPATEN OGAN ILIR SUMATERA SELATAN
Authors: Murniati Murniati , Akhsan Hamdi , Pasaribu Abidin , Sudirman Sudirman , Ariska Melly
Published: February 2025

Proses pembelajaran fisika di kelas secara real dengan kegiatan penyadaran atau penguasaan materi fisika pada peserta didik melalui interaksi pengajaran atau proses belajar mengajar Sutarto dalam Setiawan, 2012. Pembelajaran fisika menggunakan alat praktikum sangat tepat digunakan dan sangat membantu guru dan siswa untuk menemukan konsep secara real melalui pengamatan dan pengukuran.  Konsep-konsep fisika yang diajarkan di SMP pada umumnya sudah tersedia alat praktikum dalam Kotak Instrumen Terpadu (KIT). Kenyataan yang ada, penggunaan alat praktikum yang sudah tersedia berupa KIT di sekolah belum membudaya, dalam arti tidak semua guru IPA Fisika menggunakan alat praktikum dalam mengajar. Hal ini disebabkan belum timbul kesadaran akan pentingnya penggunaan alat praktikum serta pengaruhnya dalam kegiatan proses belajar mengajar. Target luaran yang dicapai adalah sebagai berikut: Meningkatkan keterampilan guru MGMP IPA Kabupaten Ogan Ilir untuk memanfaatkan alat praktikum dalam proses pembelajaran fisika; Tim pelaksana pengabdian dan guru yang mengikuti pelatihan akan mendapatkan sertifikat kegiatan yang dikeluarkan oleh FKIP Unsri; Hasil pelaksanaan pengabdian berupa LKPD praktikum pada pembelajaran fisika materi mekanika, panas dan optik
SOSIALISASI DAN KEPELATIHAN PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH ORGANIK MENJADI ECO ENZYME DI GUWOSARI TRAINING CENTER, PAJANGAN, BANTUL, DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Setyawan Sekar Mutiara Rachmi Putri
Published: February 2025

Pesatnya pertumbuhan penduduk di Indonesia menyebabkan tingginya permintaan masyarakat untuk memenuhi kebutuhan hidupnya. Salah satu cara masyarakat untuk memenuhi kebutuhannya ialah dengan mengonsumsi suatu barang atau jasa. Dengan tingkat konsumsi masyarakat yang tinggi akan sebuah barang dapat menimbulkan permasalahan baru bagi lingkungan yaitu peningkatan jumlah sampah. Sampah datang dari berbagai sektor seperti rumah tangga, pabrik, sekolah, maupun restoran yang dapat mencemari lingkungan hidup apabila tidak ditangani dengan benar dan serius. Salah satu alternatif untuk penanganan sampah ialah melalui pengelolaan sampah organik menjadi eco enzyme. Berdasarkan identifikasi permasalahan yang ada, masalah utama yang dihadapi ialah kurangya pengetahuan dan keterampilan mitra perihal pengolahan sampah organik menjadi eco enzyme. Dengan begitu tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat dalam pengelolaan sampah organik menjadi cairan eco enzyme yang memiliki berbagai manfaat. Oleh karena itu diperlukan sosialisasi mengenai pengelolaan sampah yang baik. Selain itu juga harus dibarengi dengan kepelatihan dan praktik secara langsung oleh praktisi untuk mengolah sampah menjadi eco enzyme. Pelaksanaan sosialisasi dan kepelatihan sampah organik menjadi eco enzyme dapat dilihat sebagai sebuah peluang dalam mengatasi permasalahan sampah organik yang berkelanjutan terhususnya disektor rumah tangga. Pengelolaan sampah ini tidak hanya membantu mengurangi permasalahan sampah namun juga dapat memberikan manfaat secara ekonomi kepada masyarakat yang diberdayakan.
PENDAMPINGAN PEMBUATAN MODUL ELEKTRONIK BERBASIS DIFERENSIASI SEBAGAI INOVASI DALAM KURIKULUM MERDEKA BAGI GURU SD KABUPATEN PALI
Authors: Meilinda Meilinda , Sriyanti Ida , Marlina Leni , Yuniarti Dwirina , Dani Rahma , Almafie Muhammad Rama , Nisrina Nur Salwa , Syahdilah Rochmatus , Haqqi Ahlun , Afifah Mardiah , Husnul Masayu , Ummah Nadiyah Khoiroh , Eka Dliya Syahirah
Published: February 2025

This community service activity is focused on guiding elementary school teachers in PALI Regency in developing differentiated electronic modules as an innovative approach in the “Merdeka Curriculum”. The program is designed to improve teachers' understanding and skills in creating learning materials tailored to students' needs, learning styles, and developmental stages. The implementation methods include workshops, discussions and hands-on demonstrations. The results showed a significant improvement in teachers' ability to develop differentiated modules, as indicated by an increase in post-test scores. Participants also expressed high satisfaction with the relevance and delivery of the training, and highlighted the effectiveness of the differentiated learning approach to improve teaching quality in the context of the new curriculum. Further development and wider support is recommended to ensure ongoing benefits for teachers and students.
PENDAMPINGAN PENGUATAN NUMERASI DENGAN PEMBELAJARAN PEMODELAN MATEMATIKA BAGI GURU-GURU MGMP MATEMATIKA KABUPATEN MUARA ENIM
Authors: Darmawijoyo Darmawijoyo , Aisyah Nyimas , Kurniadi Kurniadi , Yukans Septy Sari , Azka Dea Alvionita
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis efektivitas pendampingan penguatan numerasi melalui pembelajaran pemodelan matematika bagi guru-guru dalam Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) Matematika di Kabupaten Muara Enim. Dalam konteks pendidikan, literasi numerasi menjadi kunci untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran dan mempersiapkan siswa menghadapi tantangan abad ke-21. Pembelajaran pemodelan matematika dipilih sebagai metode inovatif yang dapat membantu guru dalam mengembangkan kemampuan numerasi siswa secara lebih efektif.
Pendampingan dilakukan melalui serangkaian pelatihan dan workshop yang melibatkan teori dan praktik langsung, dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman guru tentang konsep pemodelan matematika serta aplikasinya dalam pembelajaran sehari-hari. Hasil awal menunjukkan bahwa guru-guru yang terlibat dalam program ini mengalami peningkatan signifikan dalam kemampuan mengajar dan penerapan strategi pembelajaran yang lebih interaktif dan menarik. Selain itu, siswa juga menunjukkan peningkatan dalam kemampuan numerasi mereka, yang tercermin dari hasil evaluasi sebelum dan sesudah program pendampingan. Dari penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pendampingan yang berfokus pada penguatan numerasi melalui pembelajaran pemodelan matematika memberikan dampak positif tidak hanya bagi guru, tetapi juga bagi siswa. Oleh karena itu, disarankan agar program serupa dapat diperluas dan diterapkan di daerah lain untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan matematika di Indonesia.
BAHAN AJAR BERKEARIFAN LOKAL BERBANTUAN GOOGLE BARD/ GEMINI: SOLUSI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Lesmana Hendra , Nuraeni Zuli , Yusup Muhamad , Utari Rahma Siska
Published: February 2025

The problem experienced by the target partners is the need for mathematics teaching materials based on local wisdom for higher quality and fun learning for students; teachers' skills in developing mathematics teaching materials based on local wisdom in learning based on local wisdom are still lacking; and the need for training activities on the creation of mathematics teaching materials based on local wisdom for more in-depth and comprehensive learning based on local wisdom. The purpose of this activity is to help mathematics teachers in Banyuasin Regency develop mathematics teaching materials integrated with local wisdom using Google Bard/Gemini, assist more deeply and comprehensively, integrate Community Service (PkM) activities with research and teaching, provide opportunities for students to apply the knowledge gained in lectures in the real world, and find out the teacher's response to this service activity. PkM activities are carried out in a hybrid manner, namely face-to-face/virtual through zoom conference meetings (synchronous) and asynchronously through WhatsApp and e-mail. PkM activities use a mentoring model. The methods used are the distribution of materials, lectures, and demonstrations. The activity is carried out in 4 stages, namely preparation, mentoring, implementation and follow-up. 5 teaching materials were obtained that integrated local wisdom, and outputs in the form of posters, activity videos, mass media articles, etc. The teacher was very enthusiastic in participating in this activity and hoped that there would be other material.
EDUCAÇÃO INFANTIL NO CAMPO: EXTRATOS DO TRABALHO DOCENTE COM CRIANÇAS
Authors: Silva Jaqueline da Costa , Silva Juliana da Costa , Pereira Rosenildo da Costa
Published: February 2025

O presente estudo analisa o trabalho docente a partir da realidade da Escola Ribeirinha São João Batista do Rio Campompema, município de Abaetetuba-PA. Buscou-se verificar como o cotidiano das crianças é abordado na/pela escola, considerando que estas têm infâncias vividas por meio dos brincares nos rios, matas e florestas, onde usam os próprios recursos do entorno da comunidade para executarem suas brincadeiras. O foco central de análise trata-se da prática docente de professoras da Educação Infantil do Campo, buscando compreender como as docentes da escola trabalham a questão das infâncias vividas pelas crianças em suas práticas educativas. A base metodológica da pesquisa sustenta-se no seguinte referencial bibliográfico: Freitas, Damasceno e Alves (2016); Pojo e Freitas (2022); Pojo (2021); Freitas (2021); Pereira (2021) entre outros, assim como, em legislações/leis referentes à temática, das quais consultamos: Resolução nº 1, de 3 de abril de 2002 (Brasil, 2002); Lei nº 8.069, de 13 de julho de 1990 (Brasil, 2019); Constituição Federal de 1988 (Brasil, 2016); LDB-9394/96 (Brasil, 2018) etc. E, por fim, fizemos pesquisa de campo, com uso e aplicação de questionário a duas professoras da Educação Infantil pesquisada. As análises da pesquisa de campo apontaram que as professoras em estudo dialogam em suas práticas educativas com os saberes da infância dos alunos dessa etapa de ensino e que essas brincadeiras são presentes no cotidiano da sala de aula/escola.
Flow Structures around a Sphere Attached to the Bottom of a Prismatic Sloshing Tank: Problem-oriented basic research
Authors: Aksel Murat , Yagci Oral , Valyrakis Manousos , Kirca Veysel Sadan Ozgur
Published: February 2025

This study aimed to investigate the spatiotemporal variation of hydrodynamic variables around a sphere rigidly fixed to the bottom of a sloshing tank. The experimental measurement of the variations of dynamic variables around a body in a sloshing tank requires non-intrusive measurements that are usually expensive and sometimes inapplicable. Therefore, the numerical model could serve as a cost-effective tool for such problems. A two-stage analysis was conducted. In the first stage, an experimental study was carried out in a testing system comprising a water tank with uniaxial freedom of movement constructed on a monorail operated by a computer-controlled step motor. The primary objective of the experiments was to generate reliable data for calibrating the numerical model.
During the experiments, the tank's movements were recorded using an accelerometer and ultrasonic sensors with a sampling frequency of 200 Hz for each. The accelerometer and ultrasonic sensor data were used to impose the motion of the sloshing tank into a Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS)-based numerical model. The video recordings, which comprised temporal fluctuations of the water surface, were used to calibrate the Model 1. Once the first numerical model was calibrated based on water surface level records using image processing methods, the second numerical model was constructed to accommodate a rigid spherical body with a 17 mm diameter connected to the bottom of the sloshing tank. The initial and boundary conditions used in the second numerical model were identical to those used in the first model to measure the spatiotemporal fluctuations of the surrounding spherical body's kinematic and dynamic variables, respectively. The findings revealed that sloshing motion exerts a significant impact on the boundary layer separation process around the sphere. It was also witnessed that the stage of the sloshing motion controls the temporal lag between the pressure, velocity and water surface level.
A longitudinal case study of a preschool-age child’s acquisition of writing
Authors: Stellakis Nektarios , Galanis Georgios
Published: February 2025

This article refers to a longitudinal case study, the main aim of which was to depict the development of the writing skills of a child from a high social class background, called Andreas, during the phase of his emergent/early literacy. The writings Andreas produced during literacy events that took place in his family environment from his birth until his entrance in primary school were assessed using the child’s intended purpose and text characteristics as the main axes, while a series of supplementary data was also examined. The results of the in-depth analysis of the written productions provided a satisfactory outline of the process for Andreas’ acquisition of the writing code as this developed over time, and they also brought to light the reasons that prompted him to write.
Integrating playful pedagogies with the curriculum: The perspectives and practices of teachers working across infant, first and second classes, in Ireland
Authors: O’Sullivan Lisha , Ring Emer , Harmon Maurice , Ryan Marie
Published: February 2025

While play is a key feature of the early childhood curriculum, its role in primary education can be more peripheral. In Ireland, a new primary curriculum framework aims to strengthen connections between learning in preschool and school through embedding a playful approach, more dynamically, in the primary context. This paper will share findings from an online mixed methods survey of 293 teachers, working in junior and senior infants and in first and second class. Congruent with research in other countries, findings suggest that while play is associated with a broad range of benefits, and is seen as compatible with learning in school, its potential is not optimised due to a myriad of system, school, teacher, and child features. While the prominence of playful pedagogies in the new primary curriculum framework is welcome, the current findings underscore issues which could impact on the fidelity with which it is implemented.  The findings from this study affirm the value of surfacing teachers’ perspectives during times of curriculum reform. The perceived enablers and barriers, to adopting playful and innovative pedagogical approaches, can inform the provision of resources and design of supports which will be required to embed play successfully in Irish primary schools. To harness existing best practice and to propel and sustain curriculum innovation, teachers clearly need to be seen as partners rather than mere consumers or receivers of curriculum redevelopment.
THE EFFECT OF USING CNC SIMULATOR ON MOTIVATION AND MASTERY OF CNC MACHINING TECHNIQUE COMPETENCIES OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Z. Kiru Chandra , Hasanuddin  , Sunardi
Published: February 2025

This research aims to determine: (1) The effect of using the CNC Simulator on student learning motivation in the CNC Machining Engineering subject at SMKN 1 Paguyaman. (2) The influence of using the CNC Simulator on Students' Competency Mastery in the CNC Machining Engineering subject at SMKN 1 Paguyaman. The research method used in this research is Pre-Experimental. The research design used in this research is One Group Pre-Test - Post-Test Design combined with One-Shot Case Study. The research subjects were students of class XI Mechanical Engineering at SMKN 1 Paguyaman with a total of 15 students. Research data collection techniques use questionnaires and tests. Normality test using Shapiro-Wilk. Hypothesis testing uses Paired Sample t-test and One Sample t-test. The results of the research show: (1) There is an influence of using the CNC Simulator on Student Learning Motivation in the CNC Machining Engineering subject at SMKN 1 Paguyaman, based on the results of the t-test Learning Motivation tcount ≤ ttable, namely -28.221 ≤ 1.761 with a significance value of 0.000 < 0, 05. (2) There is an influence of using the CNC Simulator on Student Competency Mastery in the CNC Machining Engineering subject at SMKN 1 Paguyaman, based on the results of the Student Competency t-test tcount ≥ ttable, namely 4.513 ≥ 1.761 with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05.
A Study on the Relationship between Social Network Types and Life Satisfaction of New Middle-aged : Focusing on the Mediating Effect of Generativity
Authors:   Social Welfare Policy and Practice, Park Ji-Yoo , Jung Kyusuk
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to examine the characteristics of social networks of the new middle-aged through the categorization of social networks of the new middle-aged, and to understand the effects of social network types on life satisfaction. In addition, it is to verify the mediating effects of generativity on the effects of social network types of the new middle-aged on life satisfaction. For data collection, a total of 600 people, with 300 people in their 50s and 300 people in their 60s were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, and all 600 copies of collected questionnaires were used as final analysis data. The main analysis methods used were two-stage cluster analysis proposed by Hair and Black, the chi-square test(  ), multiple regression analysis, mediating effect analysis proposed by Baron and Kenny, and bootstrapping.
The main results are as follows. First, the social network types of the new middle-aged were divided into four types. Second, as a result of analyzing whether the social network types of the new middle-aged, which are categorized into four types, differ according to demographic characteristics, there were significant differences with the variables of gender, religion, residential area size, subjective health status, education level, economic activity(occupation), and annual gross household income. Third, differences in life satisfaction were found according to the social network type of the new middle-aged. Fourth, generativity was shown to have a mediating effect in the relationship between social network and life satisfaction. Discussions were conducted centering on these research results, and policy and practical measures were suggested to improve the generativity and life satisfaction of the new middle-aged.
Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis of combination therapy for inflammatory bowel disease
Authors: Yan Jia-Wang , Nie Mei , Zhang Hang , Liu Yan-Miao , Tang Fu-Shan
Published: February 2025

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, manifests as a chronic, recurrent, and refractory intestinal inflammatory condition significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. Despite ongoing research, its etiology and pathogenesis remain incompletely understood. Recent advancements in medical research highlight the critical role of drug combination therapies in managing IBD. This paper employs the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats framework to evaluate the four strategic elements (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) pertaining to combination therapies for IBD. Among the strengths, the paper underscores the efficacy of multi-targeted strategies, the advancement of personalized medicine, and the mitigation of drug resistance. Nonetheless, the analysis identifies significant weaknesses, including the prohibitive cost of treatment, issues with patient compliance, and the necessity for comprehensive long-term safety data. The paper also delineates opportunities to augment therapeutic success through the incorporation of biomarkers, the application of artificial intelligence, and extensive international collaborative efforts. In contrast, the paper does not shy away from addressing the threats, which include the potential for therapeutic resistance and the logistical challenges inherent in global therapy deployment. These initiatives aim to refine future therapeutic practices, fostering safer, more effective, and personalized treatment paradigms for IBD patients.
Multicenter analysis on the correlation between the anatomical characteristics of hepatic veins and hepatic venous wedge pressure
Authors: Ye Qiu-Xia , Meng Ming-Ming , Wu Yi-Fan , Dong Cheng-Bin , Zhang Yu , Liu Bo-Wen , Lv Yi-Fan , You Shao-Li , Lv Sa , Ding Hui-Guo , Han Ying , Yang Yong-Ping , Zhu Bing , Liu Fu-Quan
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Wedged hepatic venous pressure (WHVP) is a crucial variable for accurately assessing the hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) and is vital for the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of patients with portal hypertension (PH).

AIM

To investigate the anatomical characteristics of balloon-occluded hepatic venous angiography in patients with PH and analyze the relationship between the WHVP and portal venous pressure (PVP).

METHODS

This retrospective study included 877 patients with PH who met the inclusion criteria from January 2020 to June 2024. Routine and innovative hepatic venous angiography was performed during transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedures to measure hepatic venous and PVPs. All patients' angiographic images were collected for analysis. The associations between WHVP and PVP in each group were analyzed via linear regression analysis, and a predictive model was established.

RESULTS

The 877 patients had a mean age of 52.6 ± 13.0 years, with 582 males and 295 females. Patients were categorized into four groups on the basis of their anatomical structure. All groups showed strong correlations between WHVP and PVP. The regression coefficient between the WHVP and PVP in the hepatic right vein-portal venous angiography group was 0.884 (P < 0.05); in the hepatic right vein-accessory hepatic venous angiography group, it was 0.721 (P < 0.05); in the hepatic right vein-middle hepatic venous angiography group, it was 0.344 (P < 0.05); and in the hepatic right vein-nonangiography group, it was 0.293 (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

The presence and anatomical classification of hepatic venous collaterals are key factors influencing the relationship between WHVP with and PVP. Based on the different anatomical classifications of hepatic veins, WHVP can be used to estimate PVP, improving the accuracy of PVP prediction.
Shortening the recipient warm ischemia time could be a strategy for expanding the liver donor pool
Authors: Yu Jia-Wei , Xiang Lin-Biao , Dong Xiao-Juan , Yang Chen-Xi , Wang Lei , Liu Xiao-Yu , Song Yi-Hong , Bai Xian-Jie , Xiao Jing-Wen , Ren Lu , Xu Qin-Hong , Yang Gang-Hua , Lv Yi , Lu Qiang
Published: February 2025

BACKGROUND

Shortening the recipient warm ischemia time (rWIT) has been proven to be effective for improving the short- and long-term outcomes after liver transplantation (LT) and offsets the negative impact of an extended cold ischemia time. However, few studies have been conducted to explore the prognostic effects of shortening the rWIT in transplantations using a liver graft from an extended-criteria donor (ECD).

AIM

To investigate whether shortening the rWIT could improve the outcomes of ECD LT.

METHODS

Rat ECD autologous orthotopic LT were performed with variable rWITs (0, 10, 20, and 30 minutes). Near-infrared fluorescence imaging (FI) was used for the real-time assessment of liver graft ischemia-reperfusion injury after the anhepatic phase. Survival was assessed, and liver function and histological analyses were performed on the third day after transplantation.

RESULTS

The FI curve growth rate and postoperative three-day survival rate significantly increased, and the liver function and Suzuki score of the liver grafts significantly improved when the rWIT was ≤ 10 minutes (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSION

The post-transplant outcomes were significantly better with a shorter rWIT (10 minutes or less) than with a longer rWIT, which could be a strategy for expanding the liver donor pool.
Calculus bovis inhibits liver cancer via the Wnt/β-catenin pathway
Authors: Chen Jian-Qiang , Lan Xiang
Published: February 2025

In this paper, the mechanism of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway is introduced, and the process and principle of the experiment conducted by Huang et al is explained. We discussed the reliability of the conclusion that Calculus bovis (C. bovis ) inhibits M2 tumor-associated macrophage polarization via Wnt/β-catenin pathway modulation to suppress liver cancer. We also offer suggestions for further studies of the use of C. bovis in the treatment of liver cancer.
FEATURES OF MODERN PAINTING OF THE KOLA ARCTIC
Authors: Татевосян Ашот Генрикович
Published: February 2025

В данной статье рассмотрено творчество художников Кольского Заполярья. Несмотря на суровые природно-климатические условия и скудность цветовой палитры, природа северного края смогла привлечь к себе пытливые взгляды живописцев. Художники смогли воплотить в своих полотнах не только необычную красоту Заполярья, но и быт, духовное начало и даже мифологию коренных народов. При этом, анализируя творчество художников, можно увидеть, что здесь природа и человек неразделимы, они связаны воедино. Это отражает реальную жизнь Севера: традиционное ремесло, устное народное творчество, поверья местных народов тесно переплетаются с полярными ночами, долгими зимами и ожиданием солнца. В связи с этим творчество художников Кольского Заполярья представляет собой как научный, так и практический интерес - автор настоящей статьи анализирует, какие образы стали ведущими у художников, чем они вдохновлялись, в каких жанрах писали и какие техники использовали.

In this article the creativity of artists of the Kola Polar Region is considered. Despite the severe climatic conditions and the scarcity of colour palette, the nature of the northern region was able to attract the inquisitive eyes of painters. The artists were able to embody on their canvases not only the unusual beauty of the Arctic Circle, but also the everyday life, spirituality and even mythology of indigenous peoples. At the same time, analyzing the work of artists, one can see that here nature and man are inseparable, they are linked together. This reflects the real life of the North: traditional crafts, oral folk art, beliefs of local peoples are closely intertwined with polar nights, long winters and waiting for the sun. In this regard, the work of artists of the Kola Polar Region is of both scientific and practical interest - the author of this article analyses what images became the leading ones of the artists, what they were inspired by, in what genres they painted and what techniques they used.
Tasks of internal affairs bodies in the prevention of corruption offenses
Authors:   Deputy Head of the Institute for Advanced Training of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Uzbekistan, Ulugbekov B.A.
Published: February 2025

In this article, the author thoroughly examines the opinions of legal scholars on the tasks of internal affairs bodies in preventing corruption offenses and develops proposals and recommendations.
Information-driven attentional capture
Authors: Doyle Alenka , Volkova Kamilla , Crotty Nicholas , Massa Nicole , Grubb Michael A.
Published: February 2025

Visual attention, the selective prioritization of sensory information, is crucial in dynamic, information-rich environments. That both internal goals and external salience modulate the allocation of attention is well established. However, recent empirical work has found instances of experience-driven attention, wherein task-irrelevant, physically non-salient stimuli reflexively capture attention in ways that are contingent on an observer’s unique history. The prototypical example of experience-driven attention relies on a history of reward associations, with evidence attributing the phenomenon to reward-prediction errors. However, a mechanistic account, differing from the reward-prediction error hypothesis, is needed to explain how, in the absence of monetary reward, a history of target-seeking leads to attentional capture. Here we propose that what drives attentional capture in such cases is not target-seeking, but an association with instrumental information. To test this hypothesis, we used pre-cues to render the information provided by a search target either instrumental or redundant. We found that task-irrelevant, physically non-salient distractors associated with instrumental information were more likely to draw eye movements (a sensitive metric of information sampling) than were distractors associated with redundant information. Furthermore, saccading to an instrumental-information-associated distractor led to a greater behavioral cost: response times were slowed more severely. Crucially, the distractors had equivalent histories as sought targets, so any attentional differences between them must be due to different information histories resulting from our experimental manipulation. These findings provide strong evidence for the information history hypothesis and offer a method for exploring the neural signature of information-driven attentional capture.
Machine learning classification of active viewing of pain and non-pain images using EEG does not exceed chance in external validation samples
Authors: Mari Tyler , Ali S. Hasan , Pacinotti Lucrezia , Powsey Sarah , Fallon Nicholas
Published: February 2025

Previous research has demonstrated that machine learning (ML) could not effectively decode passive observation of neutral versus pain photographs by using electroencephalogram (EEG) data. Consequently, the present study explored whether active viewing, i.e., requiring participant engagement in a task, of neutral and pain stimuli improves ML performance. Random forest (RF) models were trained on cortical event-related potentials (ERPs) during a two-alternative forced choice paradigm, whereby participants determined the presence or absence of pain in photographs of facial expressions and action scenes. Sixty-two participants were recruited for the model development sample. Moreover, a within-subject temporal validation sample was collected, consisting of 27 subjects. In line with our previous research, three RF models were developed to classify images into faces and scenes, neutral and pain scenes, and neutral and pain expressions. The results demonstrated that the RF successfully classified discrete categories of visual stimuli (faces and scenes) with accuracies of 78% and 66% on cross-validation and external validation, respectively. However, despite promising cross-validation results of 61% and 67% for the classification of neutral and pain scenes and neutral and pain faces, respectively, the RF models failed to exceed chance performance on the external validation dataset on both empathy classification attempts. These results align with previous research, highlighting the challenges of classifying complex states, such as pain empathy using ERPs. Moreover, the results suggest that active observation fails to enhance ML performance beyond previous passive studies. Future research should prioritise improving model performance to obtain levels exceeding chance, which would demonstrate increased utility.
Crossmodal semantic congruence and rarity improve episodic memory
Authors: Packard Pau Alexander , Soto-Faraco Salvador
Published: February 2025

Semantic congruence across sensory modalities at encoding of information has been shown to improve memory performance over a short time span. However, the beneficial effect of crossmodal congruence is less well established when it comes to episodic memories over longer retention periods. This gap in knowledge is particularly wide for cross-modal semantic congruence under incidental encoding conditions, a process that is especially relevant in everyday life. Here, we present the results of a series of four experiments (total N = 232) using the dual-process signal detection model to examine crossmodal semantic effects on recollection and familiarity. In Experiment 1, we established the beneficial effects of crossmodal semantics in younger adults: hearing congruent compared with incongruent object sounds during the incidental encoding of object images increased recollection and familiarity after 48 h. In Experiment 2 we reproduced and extended the finding to a sample of older participants (50–65 years old): older people displayed a commensurable crossmodal congruence effect, despite a selective decline in recollection compared with younger adults. In Experiment 3, we showed that crossmodal facilitation is resilient to large imbalances between the frequency of congruent versus incongruent events (from 10 to 90%): Albeit rare events are more memorable than frequent ones overall, the impact of this rarity effect on the crossmodal benefit was small, and only affected familiarity. Collectively, these findings reveal a robust crossmodal semantic congruence effect for incidentally encoded visual stimuli over a long retention span, bearing the hallmarks of episodic memory enhancement.
Identification and removal of a cryptic impurity in pomalidomide-PEG based PROTAC
Authors: Wang Bingnan , Lu Yong , Chen Chuo
Published: February 2025

Chemically induced dimerization is a powerful tool for studying protein function, wherein the IMiD (the “immunomodulatory drug”) class of PROTAC molecules with a PEG linker is frequently used to promote targeted protein degradation. The standard protocol for their synthesis involves nucleophilic aromatic substitution of 4-fluorothalidomide with a PEG-amine. We report herein the identification of a commonly ignored impurity generated in this process. Nucleophilic acyl substitution competes with aromatic substitution to displace glutarimide and gives a byproduct that can co-elute with the desired product on HPLC throughout the remainder of the synthesis. Scavenging with taurine is a convenient way to minimize this contamination.
DEKONSTRUKSI PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN HUKUM DALAM SENGKETA MEDIS: PERSPEKTIF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SEBAGAI PARADIGMA BARU PERLINDUNGAN HAM BAGI TENAGA MEDIS
Authors: Riyanto Ontran Sumantri
Published: February 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji penerapan Restorative Justice dalam penyelesaian sengketa medis di Indonesia dan mengeksplorasi potensi model ini dalam memberikan perlindungan hak asasi manusia (HAM) bagi tenaga medis. Sengketa medis sering kali melibatkan pertanggungjawaban hukum yang bersifat retributif, yang berfokus pada hukuman terhadap pihak yang dianggap bersalah, tanpa memperhatikan dampak terhadap hubungan antara dokter dan pasien. Dalam konteks ini, Restorative Justice menawarkan alternatif penyelesaian yang lebih humanis, yang bertujuan untuk memperbaiki hubungan antar pihak yang terlibat melalui dialog dan kesepakatan bersama, bukan melalui sistem peradilan tradisional. Penelitian ini mengintegrasikan analisis yuridis dan analisis kebijakan untuk mengidentifikasi bagaimana Restorative Justice dapat menjadi paradigma baru dalam penyelesaian sengketa medis di Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan metodologi yuridis-empiris, artikel ini menggali teori-teori keadilan, hak asasi manusia, dan perlindungan hukum yang relevan untuk memahami posisi Restorative Justice dalam konteks hukum kesehatan. Melalui studi literatur dan wawancara dengan praktisi hukum serta tenaga medis, penelitian ini mengungkapkan tantangan yang dihadapi dalam implementasi Restorative Justice di Indonesia dan menawarkan rekomendasi kebijakan untuk mengoptimalkan perlindungan hukum bagi tenaga medis dalam sengketa medis. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi signifikan baik dalam pengembangan teori hukum maupun aplikasi praktis dalam sistem hukum Indonesia.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NURSES’ THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION AND PREOPERATIVE PATIENT ANXIETY LEVELS IN THE YLANG OPERATING ROOM AT THE MUHAMMAD SANI KARIMUN REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL IN 2024
Authors: Susdela  , Nasution Nurhafizah , Syahrias Lisastri
Published: February 2025

Anxiety in preoperative patients is a problem that often occurs and can affect the process and results of surgical procedures. Therapeutic communication carried out by nurses has an important role in reducing patient anxiety levels. This study aims to analyze the relationship between therapeutic communication carried out by nurses and the patient's anxiety level before surgery. The research method used was quantitative with Cross Sectional, the research sample involved 57 patients who were scheduled to undergo surgery at the Muhammad Sani Karimun Regional General Hospital. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire that measured the patient's anxiety level and the quality of therapeutic communication received from nurses. The results of the relationship analysis in this study showed that the p value = 0.056 (ρ > 0.05). These results can be interpreted as meaning that there is no moderate relationship between therapeutic communication and pre-operative patient anxiety. Suggestions: there is a need to improve therapeutic communication skills for nurses through ongoing training to ensure better quality of service and a more positive patient experience by providing clear and accurate information. be consistent regarding preoperative procedures to reduce uncertainty that can trigger anxiety.
O TRABALHO DOCENTE NO SERVIÇO SOCIAL E OS DESAFIOS DO ENSINO REMOTO NA PANDEMIA: UMA ANÁLISE DAS PUBLICAÇÕES NO XVII CBAS
Authors: Da Silva Elaynne Albino
Published: February 2025

Este artigo objetiva problematizar sobre o trabalho docente no Serviço Social e sua relação com os fundamentos da profissão; discutir os desafios da docência no ensino remoto na pandemia e as particularidades do Serviço Social, à luz das publicações no XVII CBAS realizado em 2022 de forma remota. Nesse sentido, trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, norteada pelo método dialético crítico. Observamos que o ensino remoto trouxe diversas inflexões ao trabalho docente, acarretou aumento da carga horária de trabalho, exigiu diversas adaptações nas metodologias de ensino, mas que as desigualdades sociais já presentes antes da pandemia se intensificaram acarretando intensos desafios ao trabalho docente. Sobretudo no Serviço Social, a impossibilidade de acesso aos campus e aos equipamentos de estudos e pesquisas e a convivência no espaço universitário, inviabilizou a formação baseada na tríade ensino, pesquisa e extensão, imprescindível para uma formação crítica, de qualidade e em uma perspectiva emancipatória.
Brightening the Future: Harnessing Nature’s Colours for Sustainable Solar Cells
Authors: Mohd Sinin Azhar , Ding Wei Qi , Salleh Hasiah , Suhaimi Mimi Syazwani , Mohd Zafri Muhammad Mujaddid , Mohd Ghazali Salmah , Alias Nur Salihah , Triyanto Aripin
Published: February 2025

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have emerged as a promising solution due to their ability to harness sunlight, a clean and abundant energy resource. However, the traditional DSSCs face challenges which the usage of synthetic dyes such as ruthenium will cause harmful to the environment and expensive. These issues have spurred interest in developing eco-friendly, cost-effective alternatives. Hence, this study focuses on the extraction of the colour of natural dye from Pinang fruit (Veitchia merrillii) and the fabrication of bilayer hybrid thin film composed of titanium dioxide (TiO2), natural dyes and Poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) by using electrochemical method and spin coating onto the Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) glass substrates. The UV-Visible absorption spectrum and functional group of natural dyes extracted from the skins and nuts of Veitchia merrillii (V.merrillii) were examined. Then the electrical conductivities of hybrid thin film composed of bilayer ITO/TiO2/P3HT and ITO/TiO2/Dye/P3HT for different dyes were measured using four-point probes. The dyes from skins of V.merrillii fruits exhibit the absorption spectrum from 400 - 520 nm meanwhile dyes from nuts were absorbed at wavelengths of 350 - 480 nm. The hybrid thin film of ITO/ TiO2/ Skin Dyes/P3HT showed the highest conductivity with a value of 0.025 Scm-1. In conclusion, the dyes from V.merrillii fruits have a significant potential as a photosensitizer for solar cell application. Using these dyes is good for the environment and cost-effective. This research suggests a promising way to make eco-friendly solar cells using resources from Pinang fruit.
Enhancing Biodegradability and Functionality of Packaging Films: A Statistical Approach of Sago Starch Nanocomposite
Authors: Fauzi Basirah , Mohd Nawawi Mohd Ghazali , Fauzi Roslinda , Mohd Ismail Nurul Izzati , Abu Bakar Sidik Dilaeleyana , Mohd Aripen Nur Shahirah , Mohd Rosdan Faridatul Ain , Sohami Dzulhilmi Kamarudin
Published: February 2025

The attractive factors of starch as a packaging material are its low price and degradable properties. However, brittleness hindered the starch from functioning well as a packaging film. Researchers have done a few studies about numerous types of starch but have had no reports on sago starch (SS). The incorporation of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and chitosan nanofillers (CSN) into SS formulations was aimed at improving mechanical properties. Synthesis of packaging film was then formulated by Design Expert 13.0 with three independent variables, which were compositions of sago starch (SS), chitosan nanoparticles (CSN), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) at 100 wt % of solution basis. Seventeen experimental designs produced the probability error of tensile strength and swelling index at p < 0.05. The ANOVA shows that both responses give the p-value at 0.0177 and 0.0106, respectively. This has confirmed that the optimization of film formulation has been achieved accordingly.
Enhanced Endothelial Cell Growth on NaOH-Treated Electrospun PET Coated with Fibrin
Authors: Rashidi Nur Syazana , Sukmana Irza , Abdul Kadir Mohammed Rafiq
Published: February 2025

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hydrophobic nature may lead to problems, particularly protein absorption, when used for biomedical application. Thus, NaOH surface treatment was introduced towards electrospun PET fiber, to improve the hydrophilicity of the fiber. This investigation involved treating electrospun PET fiber with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at 65°C for one hour. Fibrin gel was subsequently applied to NaOH-treated samples and uncoated PET for comparative analysis prior to the seeding of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) for durations of 2, 4, and 6 hours. The NaOH treatment led to increased hydrophilicity attributed to the presence of carboxyl and hydroxyl groups, as verified by EDS mapping data. Following the application of fibrin gel to NaOH-treated PET, in vitro culture with HUVEC cells demonstrated enhanced cellular growing up to 6 hours of culture. The PET fibers treated with NaOH and coated with fibrin were demonstrated to attract HUVEC cells and enhance endothelialization.
A Bibliometric Study on Gender Differences among Educators: Trends, Themes, and Global Collaborations
Authors: Husni Siti Noorhafiznas Husna , Low Hui Min
Published: February 2025

This bibliometric study explores the evolving research landscape on gender differences among educators through a comprehensive analysis, utilizing Scopus and VOSviewer to evaluate publication trends, key contributors, and collaboration networks. The research addresses the complexity of gender dynamics in education, encompassing themes such as teaching styles, biases, and equity in academic outcomes. Data collected from Scopus using advanced search strategies identified 1,273 relevant publications spanning from 2000 to 2024. VOSviewer was employed to visualize co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and country collaborations, revealing significant trends and intersections in the research. The results show a steady increase in scholarly output over the years, highlighting the growing recognition of gender issues in education. The United States and the United Kingdom emerge as dominant contributors, with extensive collaborations and high citation impacts, while other regions, including Asia and the Middle East, exhibit increasing but still underdeveloped participation. Key terms such as "gender differences," "inclusive education," and "mental health" underscore the interdisciplinary nature of this field, connecting sociology, psychology, and pedagogy. This study concludes that although the research community has made substantial strides in addressing gender disparities among educators, there remains a critical need to enhance international collaborations, especially with underrepresented regions, to ensure a more inclusive and globally representative understanding of the subject.