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Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Pegawai Honorer Kelurahan Medan Sinembah Menerapkan Metode ROC dan MOORA
Authors: Munthe Ketrin , Syahputra T Razeki Aditya , Pasuli Azi Alfisya , Hasibuan Muhammad Andika
Published: December 2023

An honorary employee is someone who works for a company that is eligible to be employed as a daily employee for a predetermined period of time and also with a definite salary from the company he works for. The problem experienced in this study is about the process of selecting honorary employees. The selection of honorary employees so far has only looked at education, even though in the process of selecting honorary employees several criteria must be used. The criteria in this study are Education, Age, Height, Distance from Home, Work Experience, Character and Test Values. From the problems encountered, it is very appropriate if the Medan Sinembah Village party implements a Decision Support System. The method used in this study is ROC and MOORA, this method was chosen because it is able to provide the best decision based on predetermined criteria where the best alternative is alternative A18 on behalf of "Andry" with a value of Yi = 0.328
Analisis Usability Testing pada SITIDES Menggunakan System Usability Scale dan PIECES Framework
Authors: Ardhana Valian Yoga Pudya
Published: December 2023

SITIDES Bengkaung Village is a website-based integrated system owned by Bengkaung Village located in West Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province under the management of village officials. All information related to Bengkaung Village is displayed on SITIDES Bengkaung Village. However, since the system was officially used, there has never been an evaluation and testing of the level of user satisfaction, in this case the manager of SITIDES Bengkaung Village, so a usability analysis is needed which in this case uses two methods, namely the PIECES Framework and the System Usability Scale. The purpose of this evaluation and testing is to measure the level of satisfaction of SITIDES users in Bengkaung Village, in this case the managers of which there are 9 people who have different access rights. Based on the research that has been done, the results of the analysis using the Pieces Framework method are a value of 4.36 obtained from the average value of 6 domains. This value is in the very satisfied category. While the results of the user satisfaction level of SITIDES Bengkaung Village using the System Usability Scale method are obtained a value of 77.78 where the value for the acceptability range version is Acceptable, while the grade scale results from the level of user acceptance are included in class B. Based on the measurement results using 2 The method obtained almost the same results, which showed that the users were very satisfied with the SITIDES system in Bengkaung Village so that the system was very feasible to use.
Implementasi Pendekatan Additive Ratio Assessment Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Board Microcontroler
Authors: Nuraini Rini
Published: December 2023

Technology is currently developing into automation in the form of intelligent systems and the Internet of Things. These technologies will be related to components, one of which is a microcontroller. Today, there are more and more choices of microcontrollers with various specifications. Due to the large variety of microcontroller board products available on the market, one must understand one by one the specifications of the device to be purchased. It takes a long time for someone to make a choice. The research aims to develop a Decision Support System (DSS) using the Additive Ratio Assessment (ARAS) to assist in choosing a microcontroller board, so that it can assist in determining the best alternative appropriately and according to needs. The ARAS approach can select the best alternative based on the utility level of each alternative in determining the ranking of the best alternative or alternative. Based on the results of the case study conducted, the highest utility value was NodeMCU ESP8266 with a value of 0.8873, followed by FireBeetle ESP32 with a value of 0.8357, Arduino Uno R3 with a value of 0.5815 and Quark D2000 with a value of 0.5298. The calculation results obtained by the system by calculating manually show the acquisition of the same value. In addition, based on the results of black box testing, it shows that all the features tested have worked well
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penilaian Kinerja Tenaga Honorer Menerapkan Metode Weighted Product (WP) dan Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) dengan Kombinasi Pembobotan Rank Order Centroid (ROC)
Authors: Laia Yarimani , Mesran Mesran , Sudipa I Gede Iwan , Putra Darma Setiawan , Rosyani Perani , Aryanti Riska
Published: December 2023

Honorary workers are someone who is appointed by a Personnel Development Officer or other officials in the government to carry out certain tasks in government agencies whose salary is paid by the APBN or APBD. The performance evaluation of honorary workers is aimed at planning the development of human resources and training and increasing the utilization of honorary workers in accordance with their duties and functions. The process of assessing the performance of honorary workers who are unfair can have an adverse effect on the honorary workers themselves. In the process of evaluating honorary staff, an efficient system is needed to see the performance results of the honorary staff, a Decision Support System is needed. The method applied in this study is the Weighted Product (WP) and Complex Proportional Assessment (COPRAS) methods applying Rank Order Centroid (ROC) weighting using these two methods, it is expected to provide effective results in evaluating honorary workers. The final results obtained in calculating the best alternative value in the calculation of the Weighted Product (WP) method, namely A4 on behalf of "Karin" with a value of Vi = 0.246 and in the calculation of the Complex Proportional Assessment method (COPRAS), namely A6 in the name of "Love" with a value of Ui = 100
Kombinasi Metode Rank Order Centroid (ROC) dan Operational Competitiveness Rating Analysis (OCRA) pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Penerimaan Kasir
Authors: Wahyu Riski Ferita , Rohayani Hetty , Ardhana Valian Yoga Pudya , Frieyadie Frieyadie , Supriyatna Adi , Desyanti Desyanti
Published: December 2023

A cashier is someone who, in carrying out his work, is responsible for processing payment transactions made by customers. In addition, cashiers can also serve cash and non-cash payments. The role of the cashier is needed in improving the quality of a company institution. In accepting the Cashier must meet several criteria such as Knowledge, Work Experience, Responsibility, Education, Loyalty, Status, and Age. So that in this problem requires a system that can provide the right solution such as Decision Support (SPK) to provide the solution found by using the Operational Competitiveness Rating Analysis or OCRA method in the process requiring data and cashier acceptance criteria. As for the results in the research on choosing the best cashier, the A5 alternative with a value of 1.9134 is Abdul Gani's name
Securing Internet of Things (IoT) Ecosystems: A Quantum Cryptography Approach
Authors: Bounmy Sita , Sisavath Khampheng
Published: December 2023

In order to strengthen the stability of IoT ecosystems, this study explores the interface between Internet of Things (IoT) security and quantum cryptography. Our study goals included assessing the applicability of quantum key distribution, correcting flaws, and investigating the influence of environmental variables on security. We reveal fascinating insights through experimental research that alter IoT security paradigms. A comparison of the typical key setup durations and data transmission rates across various IoT devices and communication protocols shows how effective quantum cryptography is in speeding up key distribution. This effectiveness fits the changing environment of secure communication technologies. Our vulnerability evaluation also shows that quantum key distribution is a potent defense against weaknesses like man-in-the-middle and replay assaults. It is made clear how contextual factors and security interact, emphasizing the importance of adaptable security measures in line with environmental circumstances. We present a comprehensive methodology that balances security with deployment circumstances by merging this contextual sensitivity with quantum cryptography concepts. Our research points to prospective directions for joint investigation between quantum physicists and IoT developers to close the gap between theoretical promise and actual use. Comprehensive insights will be obtained by scaling the use of quantum cryptography to larger IoT networks and other circumstances, but caution is needed to survive the upcoming quantum computing era. The study's conclusion ignites a paradigm change and pushes the quantum revolution into IoT security. Our research promotes more investigation, innovation, and application as we stand on the brink of a new era, protecting IoT ecosystems in a quantum-secure embrace.
Secure Data Transmission in the Era of 6G: Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Janay Priyatoshi , Sarkara Abhvijit
Published: December 2023

A new age of wireless communication marked by unheard-of data speeds and connection is introduced by sixth-generation (6G) networks. This study focuses on problems and solutions as it examines the environment of safe data transfer inside 6G networks. The study reveals insights into terahertz frequency use, AI-driven security measures, privacy problems, regulatory hurdles, and edge computing integration by using a multidimensional methodology that includes literature review, case analysis, and expert interviews. The results show how successful safe transmission encryption methods like AES, RSA, and quantum key distribution are. Interviews with experts highlight the revolutionary role that artificial intelligence may play in boosting security while also highlighting the necessity of balancing privacy concerns and legal frameworks. Various levels of efficacy are revealed by the case study of edge computing solutions, with Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) and Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) showing promising outcomes. The combination of these insights highlights the value of cross-disciplinary cooperation and comprehensive security measures in achieving the promise of safe data transmission inside the flexible 6G network environment.
Neuromorphic Computing Architectures for Real-time Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
Authors: Elitalib Elmunazir Husein , Bahar Asnidar A. Ani
Published: December 2023

Real-time image processing and pattern recognition applications have found a new paradigm in neuromorphic computing systems. In this paper, we quantitatively compare neuromorphic architecture performance to that of conventional computing techniques. We study processing speed, accuracy, and energy usage for diverse image processing jobs using a controlled experimental methodology. The outcomes highlight the advantages of the Neuromorphic architecture, which is distinguished by quicker processing times and greater precision. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of event-driven spiking neural networks and are consistent with earlier studies. Comparisons with hybrid architectures highlight the Neuromorphic architecture's strength as a stand-alone system and point to simpler implementations. However, issues with accuracy fluctuation and the requirement for scalability continue, emphasizing areas for more study. The energy economy of neuromorphic architectures makes them essential parts of real-time image processing and pattern recognition as the field develops.
Human-Centric AI: Understanding and Enhancing Collaboration between Humans and Intelligent Systems
Authors: Lase Ester Marliani , Nkosi Fatima
Published: December 2023

This research explores the field of human-centered AI cooperation to learn more about its dynamics, ethical issues, and design principles that put the user first. Our study analyzes cross-sector cooperation using a mixed-methods approach that combines qualitative analysis and empirical case studies, coinciding with the idea of "cobotics (collaborative robotics)." Transparency in ethics becomes a crucial issue, reflecting the development of the AI ethical debate. Quantitative measurements show how AI has the power to revolutionize businesses by improving accuracy, effectiveness, and user engagement. To capture changing dynamics and broaden the boundaries of collaboration, we advise longitudinal studies and multidisciplinary research. Our research essentially emphasizes the mutually beneficial interaction between people and AI, paving the path for technology that places a high priority on user values and ethical integrity.
Influence Factors of Effective Communication of Health Officers on Patient Satisfaction
Authors: Rizki Ulfia , Nyorong Mappeaty , Theo Deli , Anggraini Indah
Published: December 2023

Effective communication is communication that can lead to a shift in the attitudes of the parties concerned. Patient discontent with healthcare services will occur if communication is ineffective. A powerful rule of communication is the Reach aspect, which stands for Respect, Empathy, Audible, Clarity, and Humbleness. This study aims to analyse the factors of effective communication on outpatient satisfaction at Cut Meutia Hospital, North Aceh Regency, Aceh Province. This study was a quantitative with an analytical survey with a cross-sectional approach with a sample of 100 respondents who were outpatients at Cut Meutia Hospital. Data analysis used chi-square test and multiple logistic regression test. Of the 100 respondents, the results of the univariate analysis showed that on the Respect, Empathy, Audible, Clarity, and Humble dimensions, more respondents gave a Bad rating. Bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between the dimensions Respect (0.009 < 0.05), Empathy (0.003<0.05), Audible (0.000<0.05), Clarity (0.001<0.05), and Humble (0.000<0.005) with Patient Satisfaction. In multivariate analysis it was found that the variables Respect (p=0.006, OR=17.159), Empathy (p=0.008, OR=11.401), Audible (p=0.004, OR=11.500), Clarity (p=0.001, OR=6.355), Humble (p = 0.002, OR = 2,991), and the Respect factor was the most dominant which correlated with Patient Satisfaction (OR = 17,159). REACH has an impact on how well outpatients are treated, with the Respect variable at Cut Meutia Hospital in North Aceh Regency, Aceh Province, being the most important component. In order to offer patients with satisfaction, it is expected of all officers to be able to develop excellent communication skills.
Treatment Determinants Influence the Health of Tuberculosis Patients
Authors: Pratiwi Dian , Nyorong Mappeaty , Efendy Ismail , Anggraini Indah , Nadapdap Thomson
Published: December 2023

Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is the world's tenth biggest cause of mortality, with an estimated 1.3 million tuberculosis patients dying each year. This study aims to determine and analyse the determinants of treatment that affect the healing of Tuberculosis Patients in the Karang Anyar Health Centre Work Area, Beringin District, Deli Serdang Regency. The research design used was an analytic survey with a cross sectional design. The research sample was all 44 people with pulmonary TB who had recovered. Data analysis with chi square test and multiple logistic regression test. From 44 respondents, it was found that the results of the TB patient healing study had a significant relationship with the results of the Logistics Regression Test on the PMO variable (p=0.004, OR=1.332), contact history (p=0.004, OR=2.001), medication adherence (p=0.001, OR=27,267), education level (p=0.002,OR=2,998), knowledge (p=0.003,OR=6.334), nutritional status (p=0.000,OR=5,333), religious (p=0.001,OR=9,445) and the most dominant factor was medication adherence (OR=27,267). Compliance with treatment affects the cure for tuberculosis where there is family support, patients are motivated to recover and routinely carry out treatment. It is expected that all tuberculosis sufferers to consume a balanced nutritional diet, perform treatment obediently and have good faith and knowledge as an effort to cure tuberculosis.
Factors Influencing Nurse Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment
Authors: Diana Putri Intan , Yuniati Yuniati
Published: December 2023

Nurses have a high risk of exposure to disease thus occupational safety and health must be prioritized. Many nurses continue to disregard the usage of personal protective equipment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics that influence nurse compliance with the usage of personal protective equipment. This was a cross-sectional survey done at Langsa City Regional Hospital. The total population of nurses was 472 persons, and the sample size was 100. Data was analysed using univariate and bivariate analysis, as well as the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression at a 95% confidence level (a=0.05). The findings revealed that attitudes (p=0.001), PPE availability (p=0.001), skills (p=0.008), and supervision (p=0.004) impacted nurses' compliance with the usage of PPE at the hospital. Knowledge (p=0,226) and information (p=0,239) were variables that had no effect. The variable that has the greatest influence on nurses' adherence to the usage of PPE is the changeable availability of PPE. Nurses reported that if complete personal protective equipment was available, the likelihood of being obedient to wear PPE was six times greater than responders who stated that PPE was only partially available. The conclusion shows that nurses' compliance with the use of PPE is affected by the availability of PPE, attitudes, supervision, and skills. It is suggested to the management of Langsa City Regional Hospital to provide more complete personal protective equipment as needed in every action and further improves supervision of nurses in complying using personal protective equipment.
Factors Affecting the Not Implementation of Medical Record Tracer
Authors: Sulisna Aida , Meliala Sri Agustina , Fauzi Muhammad
Published: December 2023

Tracer is an important tool in controlling the use of medical record files. Usually used to replace medical records that are out of storage. These exit instructions remain in storage until the borrowed medical records are returned and stored again. This exit sign is equipped with a pocket for storage of request slips. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the non-application of a medical record tracer at the Pratama Klambir clinic in 2021. This research method used a descriptive qualitative method which was carried out from November to completion. The informants of this research were 6 informants, namely 1 key informant, 4 main informants and 1 triangular informant obtained by purposive sampling technique.The study obtained the man factor (human resources), namely the education of officers who did not graduate from medical records and had never attended training, machines (machines) that had not been applied to the use of tracers and lacked storage racks, materials (raw materials), namely the folders used were still made of plastic and had not used color codes, methods (methods/procedures), namely SPO had not been carried out properly, and money, namely there was a shortage of money. The conclusion in this study is that there are many factors (human resources), machines (machines), materials (raw materials), method (methods/procedures) and money (money) which causes the medical record tracer not to be applied at the Pratama Klambir clinic.
Analysis of the Relationship of Stigma to the Quality Life of Leprosy Patients
Authors: Ariesty Ajsal Andi Ayu , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: December 2023

Leprosy sufferers from a very high disease burden, those with disabilities become unproductive, unable to live independently to meet their needs. WHO defines quality of life as an individual's sense of their place in life within the framework of their culture, value system, and its link to life objectives, expectations, standards, and other relevant factors. Stigma against leprosy sufferers and even their entire families is still found in society. This is what makes most leprosy sufferers prefer to keep to themselves and avoid association with society because they are ashamed and afraid of their illness. So that it can affect the quality of life. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the relationship between stigma and quality of life. This study used primary data through interviews with 63 lepers with a cross-sectional study design using WHOQOL-BREF. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between stigma and quality of life for leprosy sufferers in Bone district with a p value = 0.000 < 0.05.
The Influence of Nurse Workload on Services Nursing in Class III Inpatient Rooms RSUD Dr. Fauziah Bireuen
Authors: Safriani Safriani , Efendy Ismail , Yuniati Yuniati
Published: December 2023

According to the results of a 2018 study conducted by the Indonesian National Nurses Association (PPNI), around 50.9% of nurses working in hospitals report job exhaustion, regular headaches, and are unable to rest because the task is too heavy and time-consuming. A high workload is thought to reduce the occurrence of nursing services in inpatients. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of nurse workload on nursing services in inpatient rooms. This is a quantitative approach that employs analytic observational research with a cross-sectional design. The research was carried out at Dr. Fauziah Bireuen Regional General Hospital. The research population consisted of 226 persons, and the sample size was limited to 69 participants using random sampling. At multiple logistic regression 95% confidence level (a=0.05), the data were analyzed using univariate, bivariate using chi-square, and multivariate. Results: Nursing services in Class III Inpatient Room Dr. Fauziah Bireuen Regional General Hospital, influenced by quantitative workload (p=0.000 <0.05) and qualitative workload (p=0.000 <0.05). The most dominant factor affecting nursing services in this study was the qualitative workload variable. Qualitative workload is in the low category, the chance of good nursing services is 37.4 times higher than nurses who receive state the qualitative workload in the high category. In conclusion quantitative and qualitative workloads have an impact on nursing services.
Shampo Formula from Lime (Citrusaurantifolia) And Menthol (Mentholum)
Authors: Rahmawati Rahmawati , Darmayi Ayi , Ahmaruddin Safrizal
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the manufacture of shampoo formulas from lime and menthol. This research method uses laboratory experimental methods with concentrations of 1%, 5%, 10%. Tests on the preparations made include examination of pH, irritation, foaming power, organoleptic, flowability. The formulation of the shampoo preparation using lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia) was made in several series of tests which included white color, fragrant, and had a pH ranging from 7.1 to 5.4, did not cause irritation to the scalp, decreased foam due to the addition of orange juice. lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and menthol (Mentholum. Conclusions that lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia) can be formulated as a shampoo preparation and it is recommended for further researchers to continue lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia) in the form of moisturizing cream, hair tonic and shampoo anti dandruff.
Examining the Benefits of Water Births in a Hospital Setting: Perspectives from Midwives and Nurses
Authors: Ghalib Qadous Shurouq , Firdaus Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of midwifery-led care on maternal outcomes, maternal satisfaction, and newborn health in a hospital setting. Specifically, the study sought to compare the effects of midwifery-led care to standard care models, assess maternal preparedness for childbirth, explore rates of medical interventions, evaluate maternal satisfaction, and examine newborn health outcomes. Methods: A total of 200 expectant mothers receiving prenatal care at a tertiary hospital were recruited and randomly assigned to two groups: Group A (midwifery-led care) and Group B (standard care). Participants' demographic information, medical history, and preferences related to prenatal care were collected using a structured questionnaire. Validated surveys, including the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), were used to assess postpartum depression. Medical records and prenatal visits were reviewed throughout the pregnancy, and postpartum follow-ups were scheduled to assess maternal outcomes. Statistical analyses were performed to compare outcomes between the two groups. Results: Participants in the midwifery-led care group reported significantly higher levels of birth preparedness (p < 0.001), and rates of medical interventions during childbirth, including cesarean sections, were significantly lower compared to the standard care group (p < 0.05). Maternal satisfaction scores were significantly higher in the midwifery-led care group (p < 0.001). Additionally, the midwifery-led care group showed lower rates of postpartum depression (p < 0.01) and higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding at six weeks postpartum (p < 0.05). Neonates born to mothers in the midwifery-led care group had significantly lower rates of neonatal complications (p < 0.01). Conclusion: The findings of this study provide strong evidence for the positive impact of midwifery-led care on maternal outcomes, maternal satisfaction, and newborn health. The personalized and woman-centered approach of midwifery-led care contributes to improved maternal preparedness, reduced medical interventions, increased maternal satisfaction, lower rates of postpartum depression, and better newborn health outcomes. These results highlight the potential benefits of integrating midwifery-led care models into maternity services, aiming to enhance the overall birthing experience and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Factors that influence the Quality Dimensions of National Health Insurance Participant Satisfaction with Outpatient Services at the Teunom Community Health Center, Teunom District, Aceh Jaya Regency
Authors: Nurbaiziah Nurbaiziah , Efendy Ismail , Fitriani Arifah Devi
Published: December 2023

Introduction The Teunom Community Health Center experienced a significant decrease in JKN participants at the Teunom Community Health Center by 13,099 people, in 2021 there were 12,904 people, while the number in 2022 was 12,871 people.The research method is a cross sectional study approach. accidental sampling sample. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate quantitative data through logistic regression tests.The results of the research, univariate and bivariate tests of technical competence do not affect patient satisfaction, p-value= 0.140, access to services does not affect patient satisfaction, the value is p-value= 0.647, human relationships affect patient satisfaction p-value= 0.001, comfort affects patient satisfaction p-value= 0.0001, information does not influence patient satisfaction p-value= 0.731 and timeliness influences patient satisfaction p-value= 0.037. Based on multivariate relationships between people OR= 9.459, comfort OR= 10.903 and timeliness OR= 2.875 and the most dominant factor influencing patient satisfaction is the comfort variable with a value of OR = 6.600. In conclusion, the variables of human relations, comfort and timeliness, influence patient satisfaction. The variables technical competence, access to services and information do not influence outpatient satisfaction at the Teunom Community Health Center, Teunom District. factors influence patient satisfaction, human relations, comfort and timeliness. The dominant factor in patient satisfaction is the comfort variable.It is recommended that the Health Service analyze and evaluate the quality of services at the Puskesmas. For Puskesmas to improve the performance of motivation for employees to be friendlier in responding to and responding to patient complaints.
Evaluation Of Occupational Health And Safety Management System At Haji Hospital Medan
Authors: Tashia Opy Sandra , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin
Published: December 2023

The Haji Hospital Medan’s implementation of SMK3 is not in accordance with the Standard Regulation of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 66 of 2016, where the Haji Hospital Medan still has problems implementing the Occupational Health and Safety system, and does not yet have a supervisor to supervise so that OHS-Hospital reporting and recording goes well. The researcher intends to examine the OHS-Hospital management system's inputs, processes, outputs, and outcomes at Haji Hospital Medan. The descriptive research approach was observational in nature, requiring field observations. In-depth interviews were used in qualitative research. The study's findings indicated that if there were clear SOPs and rules, the input from the OHS-Hospital management system at Haji Hospital Medan was good, the process of the OHS-Hospital management system at Haji Hospital Medan itself was not optimal where there was still a lack of Human Resources in the OHS-Hospital field and lack of concern employees of the OHS-Hospital program so that the OHS-Hospital program does not run optimally, The output of the OHS-Hospital management system at Medan Haji General Hospital has not worked optimally, where recording and reporting do not go well, therefore the output of the OHS-Hospital management system at Medan Haji Hospital Medan has become unsatisfactory, because many of the programs are not functioning as they should.Conclusion The OHS-Hospital Management System at Haji Hospital Medan was still lacking and not fully running well. It was recommended to increase guidance and supervision so that health workers are willing to carry out the program in accordance with the SOP that has been set.
Safe abortion policy provisions in the SADC region: Country responses, key barriers, main recommendations
Authors: Matshalanga N , Mehlo M
Published: December 2023

Background. Abortion is the termination of an already established pregnancy. The abortion may be induced, voluntarily performed or spontaneous, but when it is done by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment that does not conform to minimal medical standards, it is considered unsafe. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has a robust policy framework for combating unsafe abortion.Objectives. To examine the relationship between abortion laws and access to safe abortion services in the SADC region as an important and necessary yardstick for measuring the progress of a nation in securing reproductive and sexual health. To analyse the relationship between laws governing abortion, abortion and post-abortion national guidance, and access to safe abortion services by adolescent girls and young women.Methods. A desk review of all legal, policy and national guidelines for all 16 SADC member states was done. Secondary data were collected, and the knowledge, attitudes and practices reflected on abortion surveys were examined in 15 out of 16 of the member states in both rural and urban settings. Sixty-three focus group discussions were held across 15 out of 16 countries, and 127 key informant interviews were held with non-governmental organisations, government ministries and relevant departments in the 15 countries.Results. Countries with restrictive abortion laws are more likely to have a relatively high proportion of unsafe abortions. The results indicated a proportion of unsafe abortions ranging from 43% to 79% for those countries where the legal framework does not lend itself to ease of access. Liberal abortion laws and guidelines do not necessarily mean a reduced incidence of unsafe abortions, especially for adolescents, girls and young women. Multiple barriers still exist in practice. Conclusion. Limits and bounds of the law as a tool to enhance safe abortion exist. The importance of alignment of laws, policies and practices is noted, recognising that all may influence and affect access to safe abortion, and in turn, sexual reproductive health rights for women and girls.
Impact of workplace violence towards public service emergency care providers on access to emergency medical care in Gauteng Province, South Africa
Authors: Khosa T , Shibiya M N , Mshunqane N
Published: December 2023

Background. Workplace violence is a global concern that threatens access to equal and efficient healthcare in developing countries. Objective. To discuss the impact of workplace violence towards Gauteng Province-based public service emergency care providers on access to emergency medical care within Gauteng communities.

Methods. This study was based on a larger non-experimental, convergent parallel mixed-methods study guided by an interpretive framework founded on pragmatism. Evidence on workplace violence towards Gauteng-based public service prehospital emergency care providers was collected from the general population of Gauteng, sampled using multistage cluster sampling, public service emergency care providers, sampled using two-stage cluster sampling and purposively sampled managers of Gauteng Emergency Medical Services as well as South African Police Services. Surveys were used to gather information from the general population, focus group discussions were conducted with prehospital emergency care providers and semi-structured interviews were conducted to engage managers. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected concurrently, and findings were triangulated. Parallel mixed-methods analysis that involved separate analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data was used to analyse the data.

Results. A total of 413 survey questionnaires comprising of 196 web-based and 218 paper-based responses were included in the quantitative subphase of the study. The majority (66.1%; n=273) of participants resided in townships, 24.5% (n=101) in the city, 3.6% (n=15) in informal settlements, 2.9% (n=12) in school accommodation or school residences and only 2.9% (n=12) in flats, complexes, rural areas, security estates, smallholdings or suburbs. These are the participants who met the inclusion criteria, and specifically who were non-members of medical schemes and resided in communities where public service emergency care providers mostly render their services. For the qualitative subphase, two subthemes emerged during the interviews of managers supporting access to emergency medical care in Gauteng. The themes were ‘limited access to emergency medical care’ and ‘delayed response time’. At the same time a theme ‘leaving a violent scene’ emerged from the prehospital emergency care providers’ focus group discussions.

Conclusion. The study revealed that workplace violence towards public service prehospital emergency care providers has a negative impact on access to emergency medical care among low- to middle-income communities in Gauteng who depend on state-funded healthcare.
Enfoques pedagógicos en la enseñanza de la arquitectura para la infancia: una comparativa entre métodos educativos empleados en la Escuela de Arquitectura y en la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación
Authors: Genet-Verney Rafaèle , Thuilier Sabine
Published: December 2023

Este artículo presenta y compara dos enfoques pedagógicos en la enseñanza universitaria para la formación de los profesionales de la arquitectura y de la educación. Tras describir las necesidades relativas a la comprensión del espacio arquitectónico de los niños y niñas, se deducen los objetivos formativos que deben cumplir las enseñanzas universitarias para formar los profesores a dichos aprendizajes. A continuación, exponemos experiencias de didácticas realizadas en la Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación de Granada (España) y en la Escuela Superior de Arquitectura de Clermont Ferrand (Francia) que contribuyen a la formación básica en didáctica de la arquitectura y de la ciudad destinada a la etapa infantil y primaria. Presentamos así dos visiones complementarias de la enseñanza que fomentan la educación en arquitectura desde ámbitos académicos distintos y que aportan cada una por su especificidad a que la arquitectura sea un elemento significativo de nuestro bagaje personal durante la infancia.
Espacios de aprendizaje relacional con artistas profesionales en la formación inicial de maestros
Authors: París Gemma , Blanch Sílvia
Published: December 2023

Este artículo presenta una experiencia formativa a través de la participación de artistas profesionales en el marco de la formación de maestros de Educación Infantil y Primaria en distintas universidades europeas, en el marco de un proyecto Erasmus +. Durante el proyecto se construye una metodología cooperativa entre los docentes universitarios, los artistas y las instituciones culturales, promoviendo que los estudiantes sean protagonistas de su proceso y progreso de aprendizaje, incluyendo el pensamiento artístico en su formación inicial. La participación de artistas visuales y escénicos en asignaturas del Grado ha tenido como objetivo experimentar contextos de cocreación donde artistas, alumnos y profesores han construido relaciones horizontales, generando un cambio importante en la experiencia y aprendizaje de los alumnos y de su formación como futuros maestros
La peDRAGogía de Benjamín Martínez
Authors: Huerta Ricard
Published: December 2023

Benjamín Martínez Castañeda (Ciudad de México, 1988) es artista-investigador. Maestro en Artes Visuales por la FAD (UNAM). Su investigación gira en torno a las figuras del Drag Queen y el travestismo en la cultura visual contemporánea en América Latina. Considera el dragcuinismo como una metodología de investigación y producción artística. Actualmente es Profesor de Tiempo Completo de la FAD (UNAM), donde forma parte del Grupo de Investigación en Diseño de Exposiciones “Patricia Real Fierros”. Ha presentado su tesis doctoral en el programa de Doctorado en Artes Visuales, Escénicas e Interdisciplina (INBAL), con la investigación peDRAGogía. Educación artística y travestismo. Su interés se encuentra en la figura del Drag como iconoclasia del gusto estético heterosexista, viendo en el travestismo una praxis estética capaz de reconfigurar el cuerpo, el género y la identidad, desde lo que llama tecnologías de la esponja, las cuales cobran fuerza a partir del carácter performático de las pelucas sintéticas, las altas plataformas, las esponjas que moldean sus cuerpos, el maquillaje que borra el rostro y reconstruye una identidad nueva, así como el hechizo que produce la ilusión óptica para quien mire a este monstruo. Sus investigaciones recientes han girado hacia la educación artística recurriendo al Drag como metodología de enseñanza-aprendizaje, proceso que ha titulado peDRAGogía, un encuentro entre el travestismo y la enseñanza de la historia del arte como performance.
Inteligencia Artificial. Sinergias entre humanos y algoritmos creativos
Authors: Huerta Ricard , Domínguez Ricardo
Published: December 2023

La Inteligencia Artificial se ha convertido en uno de los escenarios más atractivos de la actualidad, tanto en lo referido a arte y educación, como en cualquier otra parcela del conocimiento y de la experiencia humana. La Inteligencia Artificial llena titulares y portadas, su presencia es de tal calibre que ya casi padecemos una verdadera sobredosis de estímulos referidos a la IA, hasta el punto de encontrarnos en un segundo proceso de “hartazgo tecnológico”, teniendo en cuenta la relación que se establece entre los procesos de la Inteligencia Artificial y nuestro uso desmesurado de pantallas, dispositivos móviles y tecnologías digitales. Como responsables de EARI Educación Artística: Revista de Investigación, nos vemos en la tesitura de abordar la temática, y lo hacemos como profesionales que siempre hemos apostado por las tecnologías digitales (Huerta y Domínguez, 2019, 2020; Domínguez, 2019; Huerta, 2020). Nos fascina el escenario tecnológico digital, y pensamos que supone un reto de futuro para la educación artística.
Créditos EARI 14
Authors: Domínguez Ricardo
Published: December 2023

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A maximum of two readily releasable vesicles per docking site at a cerebellar single active zone synapse
Authors: Silva Melissa , Tran Van , Marty Alain
Published: December 2023

Recent research suggests that in central mammalian synapses, active zones contain several docking sites acting in parallel. Before release, one or several synaptic vesicles (SVs) are thought to bind to each docking site, forming the readily releasable pool (RRP). Determining the RRP size per docking site has important implications for short-term synaptic plasticity. Here, we take advantage of recently developed methods to count the number of released SVs at single glutamatergic synapses in response to trains of action potentials. In each recording, the number of docking sites was determined by fitting with a binomial model the number of released SVs in response to individual action potentials. After normalization with respect to the number of docking sites, the summed number of released SVs following a train of action potentials was used to estimate of the RRP size per docking site. To improve this estimate, various steps were taken to maximize the release probability of docked SVs, the occupancy of docking sites, as well as the extent of synaptic depression. Under these conditions, the RRP size reached a maximum value close to two SVs per docking site. The results indicate that each docking site contains two distinct SV binding sites that can simultaneously accommodate up to one SV each. They further suggest that under special experimental conditions, as both sites are close to full occupancy, a maximal RRP size of two SVs per docking site can be reached. More generally, the results validate a sequential two-step docking model previously proposed at this preparation.
Machine learning of dissection photographs and surface scanning for quantitative 3D neuropathology
Authors: Gazula Harshvardhan , Tregidgo Henry F. J. , Billot Benjamin , Balbastre Yael , William-Ramirez Jonathan , Herisse Rogeny , Deden-Binder Lucas J , Casamitjana Adrià , Melief Erica J. , Latimer Caitlin S. , Kilgore Mitchell D. , Montine Mark , Robinson Eleanor , Blackburn Emily , Marshall Michael S. , Connors Theresa R. , Oakley Derek H. , Frosch Matthew P. , Young Sean I. , Van Leemput Koen , Dalca Adrian V. , Fischl Bruce , Mac Donald Christine L. , Keene C. Dirk , Hyman Bradley T. , Iglesias Juan Eugenio
Published: December 2023

We present open-source tools for 3D analysis of photographs of dissected slices of human brains, which are routinely acquired in brain banks but seldom used for quantitative analysis. Our tools can:
(i)
3D reconstruct a volume from the photographs and, optionally, a surface scan; and
(ii)
produce a high-resolution 3D segmentation into 11 brain regions, independently of the slice thickness. Our tools can be used as a substitute for
ex vivo
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which requires access to an MRI scanner,
ex vivo
scanning expertise, and considerable financial resources. We tested our tools on synthetic and real data from two NIH Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers. The results show that our methodology yields accurate 3D reconstructions, segmentations, and volumetric measurements that are highly correlated to those from MRI. Our method also detects expected differences between
post mortem
confirmed Alzheimer’s disease cases and controls. The tools are available in our widespread neuroimaging suite “FreeSurfer” (https://surfer.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/fswiki/PhotoTools).
Protein language model embedded geometric graphs power inter-protein contact prediction
Authors: Si Yunda , Yan Chengfei
Published: December 2023

Accurate prediction of contacting residue pairs between interacting proteins is very useful for structural characterization of protein-protein interactions (PPIs). Although significant improvement has been made in inter-protein contact prediction recently, there is still large room for improving the prediction accuracy. Here we present a new deep learning method referred to as PLMGraph-Inter for inter-protein contact prediction. Specifically, we employ rotationally and translationally invariant geometric graphs obtained from structures of interacting proteins to integrate multiple protein language models, which are successively transformed by graph encoders formed by geometric vector perceptrons and residual networks formed by dimensional hybrid residual blocks to predict inter-protein contacts. Extensive evaluation on multiple test sets illustrates that PLMGraph-Inter outperforms five top inter-protein contact prediction methods, including DeepHomo, GLINTER, CDPred, DeepHomo2 and DRN-1D2D_Inter by large margins. In addition, we also show that the prediction of PLMGraph-Inter can complement the result of AlphaFold-Multimer. Finally, we show leveraging the contacts predicted by PLMGraph-Inter as constraints for protein-protein docking can dramatically improve its performance for protein complex structure prediction.
Dopamine lesions alter the striatal encoding of single-limb gait
Authors: Yang Long , Singla Deepak , Wu Alexander K. , Cross Katy A. , Masmanidis Sotiris C.
Published: December 2023

The striatum serves an important role in motor control, and neurons in this area encode the body’s initiation, cessation, and speed of locomotion. However, it remains unclear whether the same neurons also encode the step-by-step rhythmic motor patterns of individual limbs that characterize gait. By combining high-speed video tracking, electrophysiology, and optogenetic tagging, we found that a sizable population of both D1 and D2 receptor expressing medium spiny projection neurons (MSNs) were phase-locked to the gait cycle of individual limbs in mice. Healthy animals showed balanced limb phase-locking between D1 and D2 MSNs, while dopamine depletion led to stronger phase-locking in D2 MSNs. These findings indicate that striatal neurons represent gait on a single-limb and step basis, and suggest that elevated limb phase-locking of D2 MSNs may underlie some of the gait impairments associated with dopamine loss.
These (Heavy) Boots Are Made for Walking: Space and Trauma in Jonathan Safran Foer’s Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Authors: Aránguiz Francisco
Published: December 2023

The present essay aims to illustrate the close relationship between trauma and space existent in Jonathan Safran Foer‟s Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, and how these two concepts are tightly knit together in the novel. The analysis focuses on the way in which the nine-year-old protagonist, Oskar Schell, relates to both public and private space after losing his father and how he manages to work through his trauma by means of wandering around the city. However, urban space cannot offer Oskar complete recovery due to the intrinsic nature of the city as a palimpsest. Therefore, the dynamic nature of urban space bars the protagonist from reaching closure for his trauma as his narrative is persistently interrupted by and mingled with those of strangers. In the case of Oskar‟s quest for closure leads him to another‟s trauma instead of his own, thus avoiding a complete recovery. This, moreover, is seen as something positive since it grants him the potential of renegotiating his traumatic memories over time.
She Stoops to Conquer – A Review White
Authors: Team Rabbit
Published: December 2023

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Instituto Chileno Británico de Cultura, the British Commonwealth Community Society organized a one-day only production of Oliver Goldsmith’s comedy She Stoops to Conquer in English. The event took place in the Aula Magna of the Universidad de Los Andes on the 27th of April of the present year. On this occasion, Lighthouse Theatre Ltd. visited Chile as part of their Latin American tour, which includes Argentina, Uruguay and the Welsh Patagonia as some of their upcoming destinations.