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The Summoning of the Muses: Transporting a History Class into the Studio
Authors: Kravitz-Lurie Esthy
Published: December 2024

Teaching art history in a Department of Visual Communication (VC) can be challenging for any instructor. VC students tend to be very practically oriented, so engaging them in theoretical subjects requires that the instructor demonstrate the relevance of those subjects to their actual practice. An experimental second-year course titled “Mythological Narratives in Art and Design” introduced a practical approach to theory that made the subjects more appealing to VC students. It utilized the technical knowledge they had acquired in previous studio classes to interpret the theoretical subjects with a view toward creating their own artistic expressions. The course methodology relied on John Dewey’s theory of meaningful learning and Jürgen Habermas’s tri-dimensional conception of knowledge. In accord with Dewey’s usage of prior experience in the process of learning and Habermas’s technical, practical, and critical dimensions of knowledge, the students’ professional skills, acquired in four semesters of workshops and studio classes, were harnessed to approach the classical narratives and artworks. The students channeled their technical knowledge into practice, basing their final artistic project on their theoretical research and completing it using their professional skills. The current paper argues that this practical approach to the teaching of art history in schools of design is more effective, as it engages students’ attention, keeps them creative throughout the learning process, and makes the studies of humanities relevant and meaningful to their practice.
Pemanfaatan limbah kulit rajungan mejadi kitosan
Authors: Fatnah Nurwanti , Cahyani Mutiara Dwi , Azizah Dewiantika
Published: December 2024

Perguruan Tinggi sebagai pencetak generasi penerus bangsa memiliki peranan penting dalam pencapaian target SDGs yang diintegrasikan ke dalam Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi, khususnya dalam bidang pengabdian. Cirebon merupakan wilayah pesisir pantai yang masyarakatnya bermata pencaharian sebagai nelayan atau sebagai produsen yang mengolah hasil laut. Desa Mertasinga merupakan desa di wilayah Kecamatan Gunungjati Kabupaten Cirebon yang memiliki potensi laut yang cukup tinggi karena terletak di pesisir laut Pantura. Salah satu hasil laut yang cukup melimpah yaitu rajungan. Salah satu alternatif upaya pemaafaatan limbang cangkang rajungan yang memiliki nilai ekonomis tinggi dan daya guna adalah dengan mengolahnya menjadi kitosan. Metode dalam pengabdian kali ini menggunakan metode Asset Based Commuity Development (ABCD). Tim KKN-PPM Universitas Muhammadiyah bermitra dengan salah produsen limbah cangkang rajungan melakukan demonstrasi dan pelatihan pembuatan kitosan dari cangkang rajungan. Program KKN-PPM ini dilaksanakan selama 1 bulan melalui beberapa tahapan: (1) Pembuatan kitosan dalam skala laboratorium dengan berbahan limbah cangkang rajungan. (2) Pemberdayaan masyarakat Desa Mertasinga melalui pelatihan dan keterampilan pembuatan kitosan dari limbah cangkang rajungan. (3) Pemberdayaan masyarakat Desa Mertasinga dengan memberikan pelatihan dan keterampilan bagaimana mengaplikasikan kitosan sebagai absorben. Hasil dari pelatihan diketahui dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan mitra dalam mengolah limbah cangkang rajungan menjadi kitosan dan mengaplikasikan kitin dan kitosan dalam berbagai bidang industri.
Mengolah minyak bekas pakai menjadi sabun cuci pakaian
Authors: Sinanang Siska K. , Bulia Miranti , Ramadani Gina , Fitri  , Della  , Mutmaina
Published: December 2024

Limbah minyak bekas pakai masih menjadi masalah pencemaran lingkungan di Kelurahan Lambara dengan rata-rata 1,5 liter/minggu dihasilkan per Rumah tangga. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah melatih para ibu PKK dalam melakukan pengelolaan limbah minyak bekas pakai. Metode kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini terdiri dari 4 bagian, yaitu survei lokasi, sosialisasi awal, praktik awal pembuatan sabun cuci pakaian berbahan dasar minyak bekas pakai, serta monitoring dan evaluasi. Sejumlah 16 Ibu-ibu PKK terpilih sebagai mitra dalam pengelolaan limbah minyak bekas pakai di Kelurahan Lambara, kecamatan Tawaeli mengikuti program ini. Kegiatan pelatihan ini terbukti efektif dalam upaya peningkatan pengetahuan ibu-ibu Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Keluarga (PKK) mengenai limbah minyak bekas pakai, dan keterampilan ibu-ibu PKK dalam mengedukasi masyarakat. Hal tersebut dapat di lihat dari presentase selama pre-test pengetahuan yaitu 40% kategori baik, 50% cukup, dan 10% kurang. Dan terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan selama post-test dengan kategori baik menjadi 100% pada seluruh ibu-ibu PKK. Di simpulkan bahwa adanya peningkatan pengetahuan setelah di lakukan pelatihan. Peran ibu-ibu PKK dalam pengelolaan limbah minyak bekas pakai di harapkan di optimalkan dan di terapkan di wilayah kelurahan Lambara serta dapat turut mengedukasi keterampilan pengolahan limbah minyak bekas pakai dalam kehidupan sehari-hari pada masyarakat untuk mengurangi masalah pencemaran limbah minyak bekas pakai.
Efektivitas program sore belajar terhadap peningkatan kualitas pendidikan bagi anak sekolah dasar
Authors: Sholeh Asmar , Lubis Ramadan , Pohan Dea Azka Nadira , Haryati Dwi , Harahap Heppy Ariani , Suryani Ikhrawati , Khatulistiwa  , Dayanti Nurma , Rahmah  , Hutabarat Satria
Published: December 2024

Pendidikan dasar memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk fondasi bagi perkembangan akademik dan karakter anak-anak. Pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan di Huta Tanjung Anom, Nagori Mancuk, Kecamatan Huta Bayu Raja, Kabupaten Simalungun menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pendidikan dasar masih menjadi tantangan besar. Dengan itu, kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini memiliki fokus untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di kalangan anak sekolah dasar melalui program “Sore Belajar”. Program ini muncul sebagai respons terhadap rendahnya kualitas literasi dan keterampilan belajar anak-anak di Huta Tanjung Anom yang berdampak negatif pada prestasi akademik mereka. Tujuan utama kegiatan ini adalah meningkatkan keterampilan literasi yakni: membaca, menulis, menghitung dan berpikir kritis anak-anak melalui metode pengajaran yang interaktif dan menyenangkan. Metode dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini menggunakan metode Participatory Action Research. Metode Participatory Action Research terdiri dari lima tahapan, yaitu: sosialisasi awal, pemetaan sosial, perencanaan partisipatif, pelaksanaan aksi dan monitoring evaluasi. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat melalui program Sore Belajar dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan anak pada tingkat sekolah dasar diberikan bobot, yaitu: sedang dan tinggi. Dengan kata lain menunjukkan bahwa program Sore Belajar dapat meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan anak di Huta Tanjung Anom terutama dalam kegiatan literasi. Demikian, program ini mendapatkan apresiasi dari kepala desa, masyarakat dan anak-anak di Huta Tanjung Anom.
Peningkatan keahlian teknis pemasaran digital bagi pelaku usaha mikro, kecil, dan menengah berdasarkan ketepatan segmentasi
Authors: Widyastuti Liza Yudhita , Erik  , Maulana Herdiyan , Deswita Fellicia Natalie , Putri Suci Amelia , Sugianto Willy
Published: December 2024

Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) berperan penting bagi ekonomi di Indonesia, termasuk di Desa Pasirtanjung, Kabupaten Bogor. Sumber daya manusia desa ini terserap di UMKM lokal yang sempat mengalami penurunan. Untuk itu diperlukan adanya penanganan agar UMKM dapat terus bertahan. Dengan adanya peluang perkembangan UMKM di era digital dan berdasarkan Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Desa (RPJMD) Pasirtanjung, Fakultas Pendidikan Psikologi UNJ melakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan dengan cara pelatihan UMKM Go Digital. Hal ini dimaksudkan untuk meneruskan upaya agar UMKM bukan hanya memiliki pengetahuan pemasaran digital, melainkan juga mampu secara teknis melakukan pemasaran digital secara konkret. Untuk itu, program pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan pelatihan yang mencakup tiga hal utama yaitu pembuatan segmentasi, penataan visual dan penulisan (copywriting), serta teknik penggunaan aplikasi desain Canva. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi, peserta memberikan penilaian reaksi yang positif dan terdapat peningkatan pemahaman serta keahlian teknis dalam pemasaran digital yang signifikan. Pasca sebulan pelatihan, peserta pun merasakan manfaat kegiatan ini dalam aktivitas usahanya sehari-hari, terutama dengan adanya peningkatan keahlian dalam penggunaan aplikasi desain Canva©. Peserta juga lebih mampu membuat media pemasaran yang sesuai dengan jenis usaha dan segmen yang dituju. Kedepannya diharapkan aktivitas penerapan pemasaran digital dapat terus berlanjut dan termonitor intens untuk hasil penjualan yang lebih optimal.
Mitigasi bencana, pernikahan dini dan literasi digital sipo untuk meningkatkan ketangguhan masyarakat menghadapi bencana
Authors: Pujiastuti Heni , Urifah Dewi , Sulistianingsih Nani , Roihan Adam , Rozi Muhammad Fahrul , Hafiz Syaepudin
Published: December 2024

Wilayah Kelurahan Banjar rentan terhadap bencana disisi lain faktor budaya dan pola pikir masyarakat yang menganggap wajar perkawinan dini serta anggota PCA Ampenan sebagian besar sebagai pedagang yang ingin mengembangkan lapak online. Tujuan kegiatan ini, memberikan penyuluhan kepada mitra untuk meningkatkan  pengetahuan tentang bencana alam dan mitigasinya, pemahaman tentang manfaat dan mudhorot pernikahan diri serta memberikan tutorial pembuatan lapak online. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode Community Development, melalui kegiatan penyuluhan langsung. Kegiatan penyuluhan bertempat di Masjid Al Manar, TK ABA 7 Ampenan, dilaksanakan sehari yaitu pada tanggal 29 Juni 2024. Tingkat keaktifan peserta dalam mengikuti penyuluhan tergolong tinggi. Tingkat kehadiran mitra dalam  penyuluhan relatif tinggi. Capaian yang dihasilkan dari penyuluhan ini adalah terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan tentang bencana dan mitigasinya tertinggi sebesar 71,4 % dan terendah 0%, peserta lebih mampu berpikir positif dan lebih terbuka dalam mengungkapkan manfaat dan mudhorot dari pernikahan dini, penyuluhan literasi digital SIPO berhasil meningkatkan pengetahuan peserta menjadi sangat tahu/mampu dengan peningkatan rata-rata sebesar 46% dan peserta menjadi tahu/mampu dengan peningkatan rata-rata sebesar 5,4%. Tindak lanjut dari pengabdian ini adalah adanya rekomendasi kepada mitra untuk secara kontinyu mengikuti program penyuluhan agar membudaya dan berpola pikir yang positif tanggap dan tangguh menghadapi bencana.
Pemanfaatan aliran sungai dalam upaya memenuhi kebutuhan listrik
Authors: Noerhayati Eko , Afroni Mohammad Jasa , Bakhtiar Anang , Ingsih Ita Suhermin , Ashari Mohammad Alfarisi
Published: December 2024

Lembah kemuning merupakan daerah yang termasuk di desa Sukoanyar yang cukup jauh dari daerah pemukiman dan memiliki medan yang curam. Meskipun sudah ada fasilitas energi listrik dari pemerintah, namun sumber daya listrik yang diterima masyarakat tidak sebanding dengan kebutuhan kegiatan yang ada di Lembah Kemuning ini. Kondisi ini dikarenakan pasokan daya listrik dari kabel PLN yang sulit untuk dapat menggapai lembah kemuning. Sehingga warga yang berada di lembah ini berinisiatif ingin berusaha untuk mandiri akan sumber daya listrik untuk mendukung aktifitas sehari-hari. Di lembah ini terdapat Pondok Pesantren Annur yang sangat membutuhkan kegiatan belajar-mengajar dan lokasinya dekat dengan sungai yang cukup besar debit airnya. Tujuan dilaksanakan kegiatan pengabdian adalah untuk membangun PLTHM dan memberdayakan kelompok santri agar mampu mandiri dan meningkatkan pengetahuan bidang energi listrik dan dapat mendapatkan energi listrik mengunakan debit air sungai di lembah kemuning. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam Metode pengabdian masyaratak ini yaitu Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) dimulai dari survei lokasi, studi literature dan dilanjutkan perhitungan komponen LPTMH. Pelaksanaan pengabdian dilakukan oleh 3 orang dosen dan 4 mahasiswa sebagai implementasi MBKM. Pembangunan dibantu oleh parsitipasi masyarakat dan santri Pondok pesanteren. Hasil Pengabdian berupa bangunan pengendap beserta saluran pengarah dan menghasilkan berita di mediamassa, jurnal nasional dan poster.
Supplemental Jurisdiction under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
Authors:   , Georgoula Danai-Fani
Published: December 2024

Inter-state adjudication most often commences on the basis of compromissory clauses of subject-specific treaties. However, disputes between states are usually far more complex and multifaceted than the existing compartmentalised structure of international adjudication. Consequently, disputes submitted under specific treaties often implicate issues which are not explicitly regulated by the invoked treaty. A central question that frequently arises in this connection is the existence and scope of jurisdiction over the submitted dispute.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC) provides for one of the most comprehensive compulsory dispute settlement mechanisms while ambitiously aiming to regulate ‘all issues relating to the law of the sea’. As ocean usage, as well as states’ activities, evolve over time, the implication of issues not explicitly regulated by the LOSC in disputes brough under its compulsory dispute settlement mechanism intensifies in this context. This thesis aims to contribute to the scholarly discussion on the contours of ratione materiae jurisdiction under the LOSC and to investigate whether and to what extent LOSC tribunals, when seized under the compulsory dispute settlement mechanism of the Convention, can engage with disputes and claims that call for the determination of issues that are not explicitly regulated by the Convention.
Reducing the Cardiovascular Risks of Smoking: Insights From the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024 and Two Key Opinion Leaders
Authors: Rakovic Stevan
Published: December 2024

Smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and responsible for around 25% of all CVD-related deaths worldwide. Cigarette combustion releases nicotine and produces thousands of chemicals, many of which are toxic. Complete cessation of smoking is the most effective way of reducing the associated CVD risk. However, many people find it difficult to quit smoking due to nicotine’s addictive nature and the ritualistic aspect of smoking. The European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC) 2024, held in London, UK, between 30th August–2nd September, included several sessions discussing tobacco harm reduction in relation to CVD, with a particular focus on e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn products (HNBP) as alternatives to cigarettes. EMJ interviewed two key opinion leaders (KOL), who had attended ESC 2024, to obtain their insights into tobacco harm reduction in Europe: Vincenzo Montemurro, Professor and Consultant Cardiologist at the Scilla Hospital of America, Reggio Calabria, Italy; and Emil Toldy-Schedel, Professor, Consultant Cardiologist, and General Director of the St. Francis Hospital, Budapest, Hungary. Montemurro explained that switching from cigarettes to alternative products that generate fewer toxins would likely reduce CVD risk in people who are unable to quit smoking, which would benefit public health and decrease healthcare expenditure in Europe. Toldy-Schedel agreed with this view but called for well-designed studies to fully characterise the risk profile of these newer products so that healthcare professionals can be better equipped to answer patients’ questions about possible long-term effects.
Effect of Ergonomic Exercise on Blood Glucose Levels and Anxiety in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.
Authors: Muhaimin Ahmad , Rohman Handono Fathur , Fauzi Ahmad Kholid
Published: December 2024

Introduction: The majority of DM patients have less knowledge about DM disease, including how to control blood sugar levels and lack of awareness of healthy living behavior, which is one of the causes of complications of DM disease, namely how to control blood glucose levels to avoid complications and this makes The patient becomes anxious about these complications.  Objectives: To determine the effect of ergonomic exercise on blood glucose levels and anxiety of clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Jatibanteng Health Center Situbondo. Methods: This research method uses a quasi-experimental design. The population in this study were 150 diabetes mellitus patients at the Jatibanteng Situbondo Health Center. Samples were taken using purposive sampling technique as many as 109 respondents. Data were collected with the HARS scale questionnaire instrument for anxiety and GDA examination for the patient's blood sugar levels and tested by paired t test. Results: The results showed that there was a decrease in the average score in the experimental group by 19,783 greater than the control group = 6,633 so this indicated that ergonomic strings were more effective in reducing anxiety in people with diabetes mellitus. Based on the results of the Kolmogorov Smirnov normality test, it showed a value of ρ > α = 0.05 so that the data was normally distributed and the test used was the paired t test as a parametric test. The results of the paired t test showed a significant value for both groups ρ = 0.000 < α = 0.05 so that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted, meaning that there is an effect of ergonomic gymnastics on the anxiety of diabetes mellitus patients at the Jatibanteng Health Center Situbondo. Conclusions: Ergonomic gymnastics can be used as an alternative to providing physical exercise for people with diabetes mellitus.
Improving Students' Speaking Skills through English Movie
Authors: Umitnana Maria Radegunda , Pale Erlinda Sonya , Bouk Edmundus
Published: December 2024

The Speaking is a complex language skill that involves not only articulating words and sentences but also expanding and expressing ideas meaningfully. This study investigates how using Disney's "Moana" as a teaching tool improves speaking skills in second-grade students at SMPN 1 Biboki Selatan, focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and fluency. Employing Classroom Action Research (CAR) and mixed methods, the study involved 16 students from class VIIIA. Initial speaking test scores averaged 59.06%, with only 37.5% meeting the KKM (75%). After Cycle 1, scores rose to 73.12% with 56.25% meeting the KKM, and in Cycle 2, scores further increased to 86.25%, with all students meeting the KKM. Observations indicated that student activity improved from 72.72% in Cycle 1 to 83.63% in Cycle 2, demonstrating increased engagement. These findings show significant improvements in students' speaking skills and participation, validating the effectiveness of using English movies in language learning. The consistent score increases and enhanced student engagement highlight the success of the CAR approach, making further cycles unnecessary as all students achieved high mastery levels by the end of Cycle 2.
A Study on the Perception of Non-English Students’ Toward the Necessary of English
Authors: Sholichah Norma Ita
Published: December 2024

English is an international language that is widely studied in various countries. However, English is already like a currency, one side of which is considered fun, and the other side is considered complicated and troublesome. Because researchers believe that students need English as an essential element in the modern world, such as education or even work, researchers' perceptions may be different from the perceptions of students so different perceptions will emerge from one person to the other. To analyze this, the researchers put Al-Qolam students of non-English-language Tarbiyah Faculty as objects. The study aims to know perceptions of the necessary of English and also to know the English language needs of Al-Qolam students of Non-English Tarbiyah Faculty.So, it can be found and concluded that many of the students give a positive perception, not just English students who need expertise in English. However, even non-English students realize that English is important and needed. Because they also need learning resources, books, and journals that use English. To help the process and development of their studies. Students also have the perception that English is not only needed at the time of learning but English is also needed for the future. Then it was discovered that it was important to have an analysis of the needs of students in a learning process. So, the researchers found that Al-Qolam students need a skill in reading. According to the student's perception, the skill of reading can help the process of teaching needed to help understand the learning sources, books, or journals that use the English language. With that skill of reading, students acquire knowledge and add vocabulary automatically.
Pictorial Representation of Ideology Found in “English For Change” EFL Textbook
Authors: Fikri Abdul
Published: December 2024

The ideology shaped all aspect of human life. In controlling the society, the government placed the ideology in the textbook as a part of education. This research aimed to identify pictorial representation of ideology found in “English for Change” EFL textbook. This research is a qualitative research. The data of this research were collected from “English for Change” EFL textbook. The result of this research revealed that there were 13 pictorial representation of ideology. The frequent pictorial representation of ideology was Pancasila with 12 pictorial representations. It was then followed by Bhinneka Tunggal Ika value with 1 pictorial representation. The emphasis on Pancasila rather than Bhinneka Tunggal Ika in the textbook indicates a purposeful focus on the broader principles and values of Pancasila to guide students' grasp of Indonesian ideology.
The Impact of Using DUOLINGO Application on Students' English Learning Motivation
Authors: Suryanto Bradhiansyah Tri
Published: December 2024

The application of technology in English language education is increasingly widespread, one of which is through the Duolingo app. This study aims to evaluate the impact of using the Duolingo app on students' motivation in learning English as well as identify the specific factors that contribute to such motivation. The research method used was a mixed approach, combining quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative data was collected through a structured questionnaire with a Likert scale to measure students' motivation and contributing factors. Qualitative data was obtained through focus group discussions (FGDs) to explore students' experiences and perceptions in depth. The results showed that the Duolingo app significantly increased students' motivation in learning English. Findings from the questionnaire indicated that 53.3% of respondents strongly agreed that Duolingo was effective in increasing their motivation, while 46.7% agreed with the statement. The focus group discussion corroborated these findings by emphasising the role of gamification features, such as points and badges, as well as self-paced learning features in making the learning process more enjoyable and improving English confidence and comprehension. The findings are consistent with previous research highlighting the effectiveness of gamification and self-paced learning features and make a novel contribution by exploring the overall impact of different app features. Limitations of this study include the limited sample size and reliance on self-report data, which may affect the generalisability of the results. Future research is recommended to use a larger and more diverse sample and more varied data collection methods, including direct observation and in-depth interviews. Future research could also explore the long-term effects of using Duolingo and the differences in its impact based on students' educational background or initial ability level. It is hoped that these recommendations will provide a deeper understanding of the effectiveness of this app in the broader context of English language education.
Controles de Capital: a reorientação recente da mainstream economics e a abordagem keynesiana-estruturalista
Authors: Garcia Angelico Diego , Contento de Oliveira Giuliano
Published: December 2024

O artigo discute os controles de capital na visão mainstream economics e na abordagem keynesiana-estruturalista. Argumenta-se que, embora a reorientação recente do mainstream economics sobre os controles de capital seja um marco notável, essa nova abordagem sobre o uso de controles de capital permanece incompleta devido ao fato de não reconhecer devidamente as assimetrias inerentes ao Sistema Monetário-Financeiro Internacional (SMFI) contemporâneo e os seus efeitos sobre as economias. Neste sentido, o artigo explica porque a mainstream economics defende o uso de controles de capital apenas de forma temporária, enquanto a abordagem keynesiana-estruturalista sustenta o uso de controles de capital permanentes pelos países, destacadamente no caso das economias periféricas.
PEC 65/2023 e e a negligenciada relação entre Banco Central e Tesouro Nacional
Authors: Naves Deus Dornelas Larissa
Published: December 2024

Datada de 27 de novembro de 2023, a Proposta de Emenda à Constituição nº 65 de 2023 dispõe sobre a mudança do regime jurídico do Banco Central brasileiro, que de Autarquia passaria a ser Empresa Pública, gozando de total autonomia financeira. Em que pese a importância do tema, o texto que justifica a PEC nº65/23 não apresenta o devido rigor técnico acerca da sugestionada nova institucionalidade do Banco Central, seja em termos jurídicos, seja em termos econômicos. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de contribuir para a maior elucidação das implicações desta proposta, tendo em vista, especialmente, a relação existente entre o Banco Central brasileiro e o Tesouro Nacional. À despeito da ideia de equiparar o Brasil às práticas (algumas) internacionais, a PEC nº65/23 ignora as próprias funções de Estado da Autoridade Monetária, assim como elementos específicos da economia brasileira nesta seara: seu mercado de dívida pública fundido com o mercado monetário e o peso elevadíssimo das operações compromissadas na gestão da liquidez de sua moeda.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERAWATAN KELUARGA TERHADAP ORANG DENGAN GANGGUAN JIWA (ODGJ)
Authors: Aprilia Sapitri  , Nurwijaya Fitri  , Nova Mardiana  , Indah Permata Sari
Published: December 2024

Family care is very important for people with mental disorders, because the family is the most important person to optimize mental peace for people with mental disorders. The aim of this research is to find out what factors are related to family care for people with mental disorders at the Regional Mental Hospital Polyclinic, Dr. Samsi Jacobalis Bangka Belitung Islands Province in 2024. This research is a quantitative study with a cross-sectional. The samples in this study were families of people with mental disorders who were recorded and registered as visiting the Polyclinic at the Regional Mental Hospital, dr. Samsi Jacobalis of Bangka Belitung Islands Province as many as 89 people. Data analysis used the chi square test with a confidence level of 95%. The results of this study concluded that the factors related to family care were education level (p=0.000), economic level (p=0.001), genetics (p=0.000) and the more dominant factor was knowledge (p=0.000 and POR=11.340). The conclusion in this study is that educational level, economic level, genetics and knowledge have a relationship with family care for people with mental disorders at the Regional Mental Hospital Polyclinic, Dr. Samsi Jacobalis Bangka Belitung Islands Province in 2024. The suggestion from this research is that it is hoped that the results of this research will be used as literature and reference to improve outreach and education in the community about the importance of family care for people with mental disorders, because ODGJ really need a helping hand and care.
PENGARUH TERAPI MUSIK DANGDUT TERHADAP TINGKAT STRES PADA LANSIA
Authors: Siti Zakiyah  , Nurwijaya Fitri  , Nova Mardiana  , Tasya Anggraini
Published: December 2024

Aging is a natural process experienced by everyone and at this stage, the body experiences various changes both physically, mentally, and socially. Dangdut music therapy is very important to create a sense of calm for the elderly, because dangdut music can stimulate the brain system related to emotional nerves. This study aims to determine the effect of dangdut music therapy on stress levels in the elderly. This research method is a quantitative pre-experimental study with a one-group pretest-post-design method. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire and dangdut music therapy was given. The sample in this study was 28 people. This data was analyzed using the Paired Samples Test. The results of this study showed that there was an effect of dangdut music therapy on stress levels in the elderly at Panti Bhakti Kasih Siti Anna Pangkalpinang with a p-value of the first intervention of 0.006 and a p-value of the second intervention of 0.000 (<0.05). The suggestion from this study is that it is expected to be a guideline for increasing the role of nurses and elderly people in providing dangdut music therapy for the elderly to reduce stress levels.
A THE HIGH-QUALITY OF CLINICAL PRACTICE EVALUATION FOR NURSING STUDENTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Saputra Muhamad Andika Sasmita , Sansuwito Tukimin Bin , Said Faridah Mohd
Published: December 2024

Background: Evaluation processes of clinical practice among nursing students can be less than optimal due to individual, organizational, and psychological factors. Improving clinical practice evaluations enhances student outcomes. Therefore, to measure quality in these evaluations, it is essential to identify standard components for evaluating clinical practice quality among nursing students. Purpose: This literature review aims to analyse what components influence the quality of clinical practice evaluation among nursing students. Methodology: The literature review is done by taking electronic database sources through e-book and journal search engines, such as Google Book, Google Scholar, Pro-Quest, PUBMED, and Science Direct. The criteria for published books are the last ten years (2013-2023) and journals for the last five years (2018-2023) using the keywords "component of quality evaluation of clinical practice among nursing students". Results: Based on a review of 12 journals that met the analysis criteria, various measurement components were identified and summarised into nine main components: validity, reliability, practicability, objectivity, feasibility, understandability, continuity, propriety, and efficiency, serving as the standard for measuring the quality of clinical evaluation in nursing students. Conclusion: The quality of clinical practice evaluation among nursing students must have standardized, effective, efficient, and sustainable components so that the clinical competence of nursing students can be achieved optimally.
Immunogenicity and safety of the fourth dose of quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in immunosuppressed women who did not seroconvert after three doses
Authors: Moreira dos Santos Lívia Zignago , Rodrigues Camila Cristina Martini , Miyaji Karina Takesaki , Infante Vanessa , Picone Camila de Melo , Lara Amanda Nazareth , Eklund Carina , Kann Hanna , Dillner Joakim , Mayaud Philippe , Sartori Ana Marli Christovam
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Immunocompromised persons have high risk of persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-related diseases, and lower immune response to vaccines. This study evaluated the immunogenicity and safety of administering a fourth dose of quadrivalent (4v)HPV vaccine in immunosuppressed women who did not seroconvert after three doses.

Methods

An open-label, not-controlled trial included immunosuppressed women (solid organ transplant patients and women receiving treatment for SLE) who did not seroconvert to at least one of the four HPV vaccine types after three 4vHPV vaccine doses. All participants received a fourth 4vHPV vaccine dose (median 27 months after third dose). Immunogenicity was evaluated a month after the fourth dose, by measuring seroconversion rates and antibody geometric mean concentration (GMC).

Results

Twenty-three women were included. Among women who did not seroconvert for each vaccine type after three doses, 2/10 seroconverted to HPV6, 3/10 to HPV11, 3/10 to HPV16 and 6/18 to HPV18, after the fourth 4vHPV dose. There was an increase in antibody GMC for HPV 6, 16, 18, with highest increase for HPV16 (from 6.02 to 44.63 International Units). There was no increase of anti-HPV-11. Within seven days after vaccination, only three of the 23 vaccinees reported any adverse event, none of which were classified as serious.

Conclusions

Although safe, the fourth 4vHPV vaccine dose led to seroconversion in only few immunosuppressed women who had not seroconverted after three doses.
The sustainable development goals, master plans and the school curriculum: an interdisciplinary scoping review
Authors: De Albuquerque Claudison V. , Cordeiro António M. R. , Alcoforado Joaquim L. M. , Carvalho João A. R.
Published: December 2024

The Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, through the 2030 Agenda, seeks to address the various problems affecting the global population. For this, 17 goals and 162 subgoals were established, agreed by the member countries in 2015 at the COP 21 event in Paris. Therefore, the objective of this Scoping Review was to collect data produced in the world literature, which addressed themes linked to sustainability, education, curriculum, water and basic sanitation, in an integrated way, which dealt more specifically with goals 4 (Quality Education) and 6 (Water and Basic Sanitation) of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It also aimed to find teaching networks in the most diverse countries, which used the curriculum, to bring the themes proposed by the UN into the classroom. To search for articles published in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, the period from June 2017 to June 2022 was taken into account. In addition, official guiding documents were also investigated. A total of 2,803 potential items were obtained. From this total, around 2,720 were eliminated for not meeting the guiding strings in this research, leaving 83 articles/documents. After further reading, 44 articles/documents met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was found on all continents and in the most diverse countries, with different priorities. The countries that are part of the OECD have worked on these issues intending to improve their indicators. The so-called emerging countries (Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa, and Turkey, among others), on the other hand, treat the same data to improve educational metrics and universalize the quality of water supply and sanitation. Finally, in the countries that fall into the peripheral group, the findings were based on a rights guarantee approach, i.e., still from the perspective of implementing and consolidating public policies, such as some Latin American countries, South/Southeast Asia, and the vast majority of sub-Saharan African countries.
Superiority of denosumab over bisphosphonates in preventing and treating glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE quality assessment
Authors: Chen Chiao-Ling , Wang Jian-Ying
Published: December 2024

Background

The increasing prevalence of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) due to long-term glucocorticoid therapy underscores the need for effective treatment options. Denosumab and bisphosphonates, both key in managing GIOP, require further comparative evaluation to determine their relative efficacy and safety profiles.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. Our analysis included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing denosumab with bisphosphonates in GIOP management. The outcomes were percent changes in bone mineral density (BMD) at various sites, bone turnovers markers (BTMs) and the incidence of adverse events.

Results

Our study comprised five RCTs with 1,043 participants. The results showed a significant mean difference in BMD percentage change from baseline at LS of 2.87% (95% CI: 1.86 to 3.87, p<0.001) and at TH of 1.39% (95% CI: 0.15 to 2.64, p=0.03). Additionally, the safety profile of denosumab was found to be comparable to bisphosphonates, with no significant increase in the incidence of adverse events or serious adverse reactions.

Conclusions

Denosumab proved more effective in enhancing BMD than bisphosphonates in GIOP, maintaining a comparable safety profile. However, the study’s limitations, including heterogeneity and the need for longer-term research, were noted.
129I and 236U distribution in the subpolar North Atlantic unravels water mass provenance in AR7W and A25 lines
Authors: Leist Lisa G. T. , Castrillejo Maxi , Smith John Norton , Christl Marcus , Vockenhuber Christof , Velo Antón , Lherminier Pascale , Casacuberta Núria
Published: December 2024

The subpolar North Atlantic (SPNA) is crucial in the global ocean circulation system and one of the few regions where deep convection occurs. The intermediate and deep waters formed in the SPNA have long been investigated, yet their sources and pathways are not fully understood. In this study, we employ a combination of two radionuclide tracers, namely, 129I and 236U, to understand water mass provenance and mixing in the SPNA. The concentrations measured between Portugal and Greenland and across the Labrador Sea in 2020/2021 agreed with previously observed tracer distributions. The highest tracer concentrations were measured in the East Greenland Current (EGC), Denmark Strait Overflow Water (DSOW), and, to a lesser extent, in the eastward-flowing Labrador Sea Water (LSW). In contrast, waters of southern origin such as the North East Antarctic Bottom Water and North East Atlantic Central Water (ENACW) carried comparably smaller amounts of 129I. By using a binary mixing model, we estimated that the EGC contains about 29%–32% of the Polar Surface Water outflowing the Fram Strait. DSOW was mainly derived from 20% to 35% Return Atlantic Water and mixed with LSW. The Iceland Scotland Overflow Water (ISOW) evolved into North East Atlantic Deep Water in the Irminger and Labrador seas primarily by mixing with LSW and, to a lesser extent, with DSOW. The 129I and 236U binary mixing approach was less conclusive for LSW, reaching the current limitation of the model. This study suggests potential benefits and limitations of using 129I and 236U to investigate the mixing and provenance of water masses in the SPNA.
The effects of dietary Agaricus bisporus powder on growth performance, haematological indices, and serum immune response in beluga (Huso huso) juvenile
Authors: Aminzadeh Afshin , Jafari Valiollah , Hoseinifar Seyed Hossein
Published: December 2024

Introduction

The present study investigates the effects of mushroom powder (MP) on growth parameters, haematological indices, innate immune response, and serum biochemical indices in beluga (Huso huso) juveniles.

Methods

A total of 120 fish (45 ± 0.5 g) were stocked with 10 fish in each 300-L tank. Experimental diets were prepared by inclusion of 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0% MP. At the end of the feeding trial haemato-immunological parameters as well growth performance were measured.

Results

The growth parameters results revealed that body weight, specific growth rate (SGR), and body length increased significantly in the fish fed diets containing 1% and 2% MP (P<0.05). Haematological indices results indicated that none of the experimental diets showed significant effects on red blood cell count (RBC), hemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean cell hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) (P >0.05). However, the haematocrit increased significantly in the fish fed diets containing 1% MP compared to the control (P<0.05). White blood cell count (WBC) in the fish fed 2% MP was significantly higher than that in the fish fed 0% and 0.5% MP (P<0.05). Furthermore, MP treatments caused no significant change in the activity of complement C3 (P >0.05), while C4 activity increased significantly in the fish fed 2% MP (P<0.05). Total immunoglobulin in 1% MP had no significant difference when compared with control (P >0.05). Albumin level was significantly higher in fish fed 2% MP compared to control (P<0.05).

Discussion

In conclusion, MP (2%) can be considered to improve growth parameters and immune indices in beluga juveniles.
Mental imagery for addressing mechanisms underlying motor impairments in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Authors: Ron Baum Arava , Franklin Eric , Leitner Yael , Abraham Amit
Published: December 2024

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit various degrees of motor and cognitive impairments in fine and gross motor skills. These impairments impact social functioning, while also hindering academic achievement, self-esteem, and participation. Specifically, motor impairments are not fully addressed by current therapies. For example, approximately 50% of children with ADHD exhibit significant motor impairments, as per clinical measures, while the other 50% experience more impairments in motor planning, execution and control than do typically developed (TD) children. Such findings indicate that ADHD-specific mechanisms may be underpinning motor impairments. In this paper, we outline ADHD impairments in motor planning, execution, and control, and the potential role of two such mechanisms: internal motor representation and timing perception. Next, we suggest mental imagery as an approach for treating ADHD motor impairments, potentially through addressing internal motor representation and timing perception.
Trajectories in waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio with left ventricular hypertrophy in childhood
Authors: Jin Xuli , Zhao Min , Sun Jiahong , Xi Bo
Published: December 2024

Background and objective

Previous studies have shown positive associations of waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) among children and adolescents. However, most of these studies were cross-sectional or limited to only two time points. We aim to estimate the association of trajectories in WC and WHtR with LVH during childhood.

Methods

Data were from the prospective “Huantai Childhood Cardiovascular Health Cohort Study” conducted from 2017 to 2023 in Huantai County, Zibo City, Shandong Province. Group-based trajectory modeling was used to categorize WC into three groups: low-increasing, moderate-increasing, and high-increasing trajectories. Similarly, WHtR was categorized into three groups: stabilizing, decreasing, and increasing trajectories. Linear and log-binomial regression analyses were used to examine the associations of WC and WHtR trajectories with increased left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and LVH.

Results

A total of 946 children were included, with 51.9% being boys and an average age of 8 years at baseline. After adjustment for potential covariates, children in the high-increasing WC group and the increasing WHtR trajectory group had increased LVMI (β = 5.16 g/m2.7, 95% confidence interval (CI): 4.37, 5.95 and β = 4.91 g/m2.7, 95% CI: 4.15, 5.68) and a higher risk of LVH [risk ratio (RR) = 5.84, 95% CI: 3.39, 10.05 and RR = 7.38, 95% CI: 4.14, 13.14] compared to the low-increasing WC group and stabilizing WHtR group, respectively. Interestingly, the moderate-increasing WC and decreasing WHtR trajectory groups still have an increased LVMI (β = 2.83 g/m2.7, 95% CI: 2.05, 3.61 and β = 2.25 g/m2.7, 95% CI: 1.50, 3.01) and a higher risk of LVH (RR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.00, 4.15 and RR = 2.23, 95% CI: 1.06, 4.71) compared to the low-increasing WC group and stabilizing WHtR group, respectively. Similar results were found when stratified by sex.

Conclusion

We found the risk of LVH was not fully eliminated among children with a decreasing WHtR trajectory. These findings underscore the need for early prevention and continuous monitoring of WC and WHtR to help prevent future sub-clinical cardiovascular damage in childhood.
Literature review analysis of aortitis induced by granulocyte-colony stimulating factor
Authors: Zhao Ting , Xu Huanhuan
Published: December 2024

Background

Recombinant human granulocyte-colony stimulating factors (G-CSF)-induced aortitis is a rare but particularly serious adverse event, commonly seen in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The aim of this article is to clarify the clinical characteristics of G-CSF- induced aortitis and provide effective references for clinical diagnosis and intervention.

Methods

Case reports of adverse reactions of aortitis induced by G-CSF were collected from the relevant databases. The patients’ basic information and adverse reaction process were recorded and subjected to descriptive analysis.

Results

A total of 72 patients were enrolled, including 14 males and 58 females, with a mean age of 61.83 ± 10.30 years. The G-CSF type with the highest frequency of occurrence of aortitis is pegfilgrastim. Apart from three healthy stem cell donors, G-CSF-induced aortitis was primarily found in patients with underlying malignancies, especially in patients with breast cancer. The most common anticancer drugs used at onset were docetaxel, cyclophosphamide, and doxorubicin. CT scan showed that aortitis most commonly occured in the aortic arch and its branches. Most patients had a good prognosis, but 3 cases developed complications. Importantly, G-CSF-induced aortitis was also found in 4 asymptomatic patients.

Conclusion

This article found that G-CSF-induced aortitis not only occured in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy as previously reported in literature, but also in healthy stem cell donors. Especially, asymptomatic patients with G-CSF-induced aortitis faced a greater risk of being missed by the attending physician.
Feeling good, approaching the positive
Authors: Kobrock Kristina , Solzbacher Johannes , Gotzner Nicole , König Peter
Published: December 2024

Introduction

Approach and avoidance behaviors have been extensively studied in cognitive science as a fundamental aspect of human motivation and decision-making. The Approach-Avoidance Bias (AAB) refers to the tendency to approach positive stimuli faster than negative stimuli and to avoid negative stimuli faster than positive ones. Affect and arousal in involved individuals are assumed to play a crucial role in the AAB but many questions in that regard remain open. With this in mind, the present study aimed to examine the impact of positive and negative mood on the AAB.

Method

To achieve this goal, we conducted an experiment where participants watched either positive or negative videos prior to performing an approach-avoidance task.

Results

We have not been able to confirm our preregistered hypothesis that mood induction moderates the AAB. Instead, our results suggest that an AAB can be robustly shown after both the positive and the negative intervention. Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) results show that the participants' affective state was influenced by the mood intervention only in the form of increased emotional intensity. Participants did not self-report a change in mood valence that corresponds to the valence of the video primes. However, the behavioral data shows that after watching a positive video, participants are faster in approaching positive stimuli than negative stimuli. At the same time, we do not find a similar effect after the negative intervention.

Discussion

These findings suggest that positive and negative affect might play an important role in shaping the AAB that is modulated by stimulus valence. This provides new potential insights into the underlying mechanisms of human motivation and decision-making. Specifically, we argue for potential differences between attention and reaction toward a valenced stimulus.