bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The GA2LEN survey for chronic rhinosinusitis prevalence studies: Arabic translation, cultural adaptation, and validation
Authors: Albaharna H. , Alsaleh S. , AlQahtani A. , Marglani O.
Published: September 2022

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common disease that significantly impacts quality of life. Its prevalence varies between different geographical areas. This study aimed to validate the Arabic version of the EPOS criteria in the GA2LEN questionnaire to use it as a tool to estimate the prevalence of CRS in Arab countries. Methods: This is multicentric cross-sectional validation study. The original English EPOS criteria used in the GA2LEN survey (four main questions and two additional questions) were translated into Arabic. The study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital – Riyadh and Qatif Central Hospital – Qatif in the period between October 2020 and August 2021. Groups of CRS and non-CRS patients were selected randomly from databases of the hospital and asked to participate in the study through phone calls. Sensitivity, specificity, positive, and negative predictive values were calculated for the Arabic questionnaire. Results: Of 200 subjects contacted to complete the questionnaire, 128 agreed to participate and completed the survey. The Arabic version of the GA2LEN questionnaire was found to be reliable with high sensitivity and specificity. The reliability of the questionnaire increased when we added the question, “Has a doctor ever told you that you have chronic sinusitis?” to the main four questions. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values were 93.9%, 59.6%, 71.25%, and 90.2%, respectively. Conclusions: The Arabic version of the EPOS criteria in the GA2LEN questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for epidemiological studies to estimate the prevalence of CRS.
About one observation of an acute Klebsiella pneumoniae tonsillitis
Authors: Kharoubi Smail
Published: September 2022

Acute angina is mostly viral, but Bacterial angina is mainly related to the group of streptococci (group A beta-hemolytic). Other unusual bacterial strains are sometimes found, which requires an adapted and gradual clinical approach including the use of microbiological diagnostic means. We report an observation of acute angina caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, an unusual bacterial agent requiring an appropriate response.
Assessment of a painful non-traumatic shoulder by radiography paired to ultrasound: a series of 222 cases
Authors: Mokulayanga Liliane Nantime , Mukaya Jean Tshibola , Albisetti Jacques , Malemba Jean-Jacques Kabasele
Published: September 2022

Context and objective. Chronic shoulder pain is a common reason for outdoor parients in rheumatology. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), which is its main diagnosis tool, is not accessible for the majority of Congolese patients. The objective was to describe diseases that lead to non-traumatic shoulder pain (NTSP) using the radiography-ultrasound pair and to assess the performance of X-ray compared to that of ultrasound. Methods. This is a cases series of 222 patients for whom an X-ray and an ultrasound were carried out for an NTSP at the Gombe imaging center in Kinshasa and at the Intercommunal Hospital of Fécamp in France, during the period from January 2015 to October 2016. The variables of interest were demographic, clinical, radiographic and ultrasound data. Results. Two hundred and twenty-two patients were included in the study, including 113 women (50.9%) and 109 men (49.1 %). The mean age of the patients was 55.7 ± 14.3 years. A normal shoulder was observed in 122 patients (55 %) on the radiography versus 48 (21.6 %) on the ultrasound. Tendinopathies, calcifications and acromio-clavicular arthropathy were the most common forms of NTSP. The X-ray was more informative than ultrasound for the diagnosis of capsulitis and subacromial conflict. In all other cases it was less effective than ultrasound. The sensitivity and negative predictive value of X-ray were lower than that of ultrasounds. Conclusion. The coupling of X-ray with ultrasound helps to diagnose a greater number of entities than if we considered each examination in isolation. Ultrasound presented a better diagnosticu performance than standard radiography.
Fallibilism Theory and the Fate of Knowledge Progress in (Igbo) African Society: A Conversation with Amaechi Udefi
Authors: Otegbulu Gabriel Chukwuebuka , Ezeanya Winifred Chioma
Published: September 2022

The Igbo knowledge system articulated by Amaechi Udefi is insufficient to ensure knowledge progress as opposed to the system found in fallibilism theory. The reason is that there is a level of intellectual openness fallibilism theory guarantees that is not found in Udefi’s thought. This paper aims to do a comparative study of fallibilism theory (using Karl Popper’s falsifiability theory) and Udefi’s account of the Igbo knowledge system. The study also investigates to what extent each knowledge system can ensure knowledge growth and development. The significance of this study is to highlight the importance of knowledge progress in the overall development of society. This paper argues that even though Udefi and Popper were reasoning from different cultural environments, Popper’s falsifiability theory is more open to knowledge progress than Udefi’s Igbo knowledge system. The expository, historical, comparative and evaluative methods were used.
The Paradox of Ambivalent Human Interest in Innocent Asouzu’s Complementary Ethics: A Critical Inquiry
Authors: Ben Patrick Effiong
Published: September 2022

In this paper, I argue that the cause of morally self-defeating acts at the collective level is greed and, at the individual level, an unrestrained impulse for pleasure beyond Innocent Asouzu’s primordial instinct for self-preservation and ignorance. In investigating why humans act in self-defeating ways, Asouzu came up with two possible factors responsible for self-defeating acts: The primordial instinct for selfpreservation and ignorance. Besides Asouzu’s explanation, I here argue that the problem of self-defeating acts goes beyond the primordial instinct for selfpreservation and ignorance to reveal a flaw characteristic of the human condition. At the collective level, the flaw responsible for self-defeating acts is greed and the unrestrained impulse for pleasure at the individual level. I employ the conversational method to interrogate the different views on self-defeating acts from Socrates to Asouzu and show why my explanation offers a better understanding of the problem.
Comparison of Theoretical Disc and Point Source Profiles with Actual-Melt Source Profile in Conduction Welding
Authors: Ayoola W. A. , Suder W. J. , Williams S. W.
Published: September 2022

Prediction of fusion zone in numerical modelling of welds using a modified heat transfer model requires experimental results for validation. Primarily, the modified heat transfer models are developed from the point and disc source heat models which can be assumed to be a semi-circle or spherical shape. In this study, a simple relationship between melt areas, the depth of penetration and weld width was proposed for point and disc source profiles to represent the actual weld profile. The results obtained for focused and defocused laser beams indicate that the actual weld profile is closer to a point source than the disc source. The transition between the conduction and keyhole regimes was achieved when the actual weld depth of penetration is below that of the point source.
Spiritual nursing care knowledge, perception, and practice among nurses in secondary health care facilities in Osun State, Nigeria.
Authors: Adeyemo M.O.A , Olawale S.G. , Adeniyi N.O. , Popoola O.E. , Bello T.B.
Published: September 2022

Objective: Spiritual care is an integral part of the nursing profession, but it is not typically considered a nursing task. This study examined the Nurses' knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding spiritual care in Osun State's secondary health care facilities.Methods: It involved descriptive cross-sectional design. Using stratified random sampling techniques, 178 respondents from secondary health care facilities in Osun State were selected at random. Utilizing a pre-tested questionnaire, data were collected and analysed using descriptive statistics. To test the hypotheses, Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) (p0.05) was utilised.Results: The majority of respondents (69.4%) had inadequate knowledge of spiritual care, while 51.8% have a positive perception. Few (18.8%) applied spiritual care during practice. A significant and positive relationship existed between spiritual care knowledge and practice (r=.498; df= 168; p = 0.01); a positive relationship was also observed between spiritual care perception and practice (r=.552; df= 168; p= 0.00).Conclusion: The respondents' inadequate understanding of spiritual care is reflected in their perceptions and practices. Recommendation: improve spiritual nursing care education and continuously update the spiritual care knowledge of practicing nurses.
Effect of losartan potassium tablets combined with Bailing capsules on rats with chronic kidney disease
Authors: Yu Wenhui , Duan Shuzhong , Dong Qiaorong
Published: September 2022

Purpose: To study the combined therapeutic effect of losartan potassium tablets and Bailing capsules in rats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) via PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway.

Methods: Sixty Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomized into blank (BG), model (MG) and study groups (OG), with 20 rats in each group. The CKD model was established in MG and OG through oral gavage of adenine. The OG was administered losartan potassium tablets combined with Bailing capsules, while BG and MG were administered saline. After 6 weeks of continuous administration, BUN, Scr, UAlb, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 were assessed. Protein expression and changes in the mRNA of PI3K, Akt and NF-κB were determined.

Results: The BUN, Scr and UAlb, as well as IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α levels were highest in MG, followed by OG, and lowest in BG (p < 0.05). PI3K and Akt proteins were lowest in MG, followed by OG, and highest in BG, whereas NF-κB protein was highest in MG, followed by OG, and lowest in BG (p < 0.05). PI3K mRNA and Akt mRNA levels were lowest in MG, followed by OG, and highest in BG, while NF-κB mRNA was highest in MG, followed by OG, and lowest in BG (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: The combination of losartan potassium tablets and Bailing capsules are effective in treating CKD in rats, and improves the renal function of rats. Thse effects may be related to the down-regulation of PI3K/Akt/NF-κB signaling pathway.
Network pharmacology approach to screen hypoglycemic extracts from Coptidis rhizoma and stu dy on their targets and pathways
Authors: Xiao Liu , Li Yi , Liu Xin-guo , Yang Quan-wei , Yang Lei , Huang He-gui , Huang Lei , Wei Ming
Published: September 2022

Purpose: To screen the hypoglycemic active ingredients from Coptidis rhizoma, and study their targets as well as signal pathways via network pharmacology.

Methods: The fifty-nine ingredients of Coptidis rhizoma were screened for. Their targets were confirmed by comparing with the hypoglycemic targets in DrugBank databases. The relationship between ingredients and targets was revealed through String database. The ingredient-target-passageway network was constructed. Coptidis rhizoma was soaked in boiling water and concentrated. Rat models were rendered diabetic by the administration of streptozotocin (STZ) intraperitoneal injection, and administered Coptidis rhizoma (0.40 g/kg, once a day by gavage), and tested for antidiabetic activity.

Results: After four weeks of treatment, their blood glucose levels (BG) of all treated hyperglycemic rats decreased (p < 0.05). Twenty-four hypoglycemic compounds screened from Coptidis rhizome via network pharmacology could activate 13 targets, such as D (2) dopamine receptor (DRD2), insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R), 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2C (HTR2C), 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 3A (HTR3A) and sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter (SLC6A2). These targets were involved in 141 pathways, e.g., cAMP signaling pathway, chemokine signaling pathway, Rap1 signaling pathway, estrogen signaling pathway, and Apelin signaling pathway.

Conclusion: This study suggests that Coptidis rhizoma contains several active compounds that show significant hypoglycemic effects. Furthermore, this study has established the basis for future investigations on the hypoglycemic effects of Coptidis rhizoma.
Catalpol represses the migration, proliferation and epithelial mesenchymal transition of TGF β2 stimulated lens epithelial cells via TGF β/Smad and Notch1 signaling pathways
Authors: Li Xiaoyu , Ma Honglei
Published: September 2022

Purpose: To investigate the role of catalpol in posterior capsule opacification (PCO).

Methods: Human lens epithelial cells (SRA01/04) were treated with TGF-β2 or co-treated with TGF-β2 and different concentrations of catalpol. Cell migration and viability were assessed via wound healing and CCK8, respectively. Epithelial- esenchymal transition and the underlying mechanism of action were evaluated using western blot.

Results: Treatment with TGF-β2 significantly increased cell viability and promoted the migration of SRA01/04 (p < 0.001). However, catalpol significantly reduced cell viability and repressed the migration of TGF-β2-stimulated SRA01/04 (p < 0.001). Moreover, TGF-β2-stimulated increases in fibronectin, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), snail and vimentin. Decreases of E-cadherin and connexin-43 in SRA01/04 were reversed by catalpol. Moreover, TGF-β2-stimulated the up-regulation of p-smad2/3, while SRA01/04 was down-regulated by catalpol, but attenuated TGF-β2-stimulated increases in Notch1 and Jagged1 in SRA01/04.

Conclusion: Catalpol inhibits TGF-β2-stimulated migration, proliferation and epithelial- esenchymal transition of SRA01/04 through the inactivation of TGF-β/Smad and Notch1 signaling. Catalpol might be a novel preventive agent for PCO. However, the effect of catalpol on animal models of PCO should be investigated further.
Efficacy of c isplatin in combination with paclitaxel for oral cancer and its effect on cellular immunity
Authors: Zhang Zhongyi , Zhao Yuanlong
Published: September 2022

Purpose: To study the efficacy of cisplatin in combination with paclitaxel in the treatment of oral cancer and its effect on cellular immunity.

Methods: A total of 100 patients with oral cancer, treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University from May 2018 to April 2020 were included and evenly allocated to study and control groups. The patients in the study group received cisplatin plus paclitaxel, while the patients in the control group received only cisplatin. The serum levels of T lymphocytes, interleukin (IL) -4, IL-2, and interferon gamma (IFN-γ) were determined.

Results: After treatment, the study group showed significantly higher levels of CD3+, CD4+ and CD4/CD8, but a lower CD8+ level (26.17 ± 2.14 μL). than those before treatment (p < 0.05). The control group was associated with higher post-treatment CD3+, CD4+, CD8+, and CD4/CD8 levels and lower CD8+ levels versus patients in the study group (p < 0.05). The study group showed higher levels of IL-2 and INF-γ, (246.77 ± 13.68 and 1194.62 ± 123.15 pg/mL), respectively, but lower IL-4 levels (392.48 ± 13.25 pg/mL) after treatment than before treatment. Control group was associated with higher post-treatment IL-2 and INF-γ levels and lower IL-4 levels compared to patients in the study group (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Cisplatin and paclitaxel combination offers a viable treatment alternative for oral cancer, as it enhances patients’ immune function and disease prognosis, regulates inflammatory responses, and promotes patients’ recovery. Further investigations in larger population settings are, however, recommended.
Kinerja Penapisan Gaussian dan Median Dalam Pelembutan Citra
Authors: Setyawan Gogor C. , Nawansari Maya Putri
Published: September 2022

Intisari - Metode Penapis Gaussian dan Penapis Median merupakan dua dari beberapa metode dalam pelembutan citra (smoothing image).  Kedua metode tersebut digunakan untuk memperbaiki kualitas citra. Efek dari pelembutan citra adalah citra menjadi blur. Penapis Gaussian adalah penapis blur yang menempatkan warna transisi yang signifikan dalam sebuah citra, kemudian membuat warna-warna pertengahan untuk menciptakan efek lembut pada sisi-sisi sebuah citra. Untuk Penapis Median ini, data yang digunakan untuk menghitung Median terdiri dari kumpulan data yang ganjil. Hal ini disebabkan oleh jumlah data yang ganjil diharapkan piksel yang akan diproses dapat berada ditengah. Pada Penapis Median digunakan matrik berdimensi NxN. Dari matrik tersebut, kemudian data yang ada diurutkan dan dimasukkan dalam sebuah matrik berukuran 1X (NxN). Hal ini berguna untuk mempermudah menemukan median dari kumpulan data yang telah urut tersebut. Hasil perbandingan Penapis Gaussian dan Penapis Median Sesuai nilai PSNR (Peak Signal to Noise), dimana semakin besar nilai PSNR maka semakin baik hasil rekonstruksi gambar. Dari 30 gambar uji yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa dalam kasus ini metode Penapis Gaussian lebih baik dari pada Penapis Median dalam pelembutan citra.
Hemşirelikte Bilme Yolları; Spiritüel Bilme
Authors: DANACI Esra , ÖZBUDAK Esra , AĞAÇDİKEN Seval
Published: September 2022

Hemşirelik kendine özgü felsefesi ve teorisi olan uygulama ve araştırmaya dayalı bir disiplindir. Hemşirelik disiplinine özgü bilgi çağdaş hemşirelik anlayışı doğrultusunda doğa bilimleri ve sosyal bilimler tarafından kullanılan araştırma yöntemleri ile oluşturulmaktadır. Hemşirelik uygulamalarında bilimsel bilgi Florence Nightingale ile kullanılmaya başlanmış, hemşireler bütüncül bakım sunabilmek için farklı bilme yollarından yararlanmıştır. Hemşirelerin uygulamalarında kullandıkları bilme yolları ampirik, estetik, etik, kişisel ve özgürleştirici bilme şeklinde tanımlanmıştır. Hemşirelik uygulamalarında ampirik bilme, araştırmalar yoluyla bilime özgü kanıtlar oluşturmakta; estetik bilme hemşirenin yaratıcılığını yani sanatsal yönünü yansıtmakta, etik bilme hemşireliğin ahlaki yönünü oluşturmakta; kişisel bilme, bakımda bireyselliğinin ortaya çıkarmasına yardımcı olmakta; özgürleştirici bilme ise hemşirelere savunucu olarak hareket etme yeteneği sunmaktadır. Bununla birlikte diğer bilme yollarından farklı olarak spiritüel bilme, insanların maddi olmayan manevi nitelikleri ile deneyimleri algılaması ve takdir etmesi olarak ifade edilmektedir. Spiritüel bilme hemşirelerin bireyin manevi gereksinimini tanımasına yardımcı olmaktadır. Böylece hemşireler, hemşirelik uygulamaları sırasında spiritüel bilmeyi kullanarak manevi bakım uygulamalarının geliştirilmesini ve manevi bakımın sunulmasını sağlamaktadır. Bu derlemede, hemşirelikte bilme yollarından yeni bir kavram olan spiritüel bilme açıklanarak hemşirelik eğitimi, araştırması ve uygulamasında kullanılması ve gelecekte spiritüel bilme ile ilgili yapılacak araştırmalara zemin oluşturması amaçlanmıştır.
Análise de conflito de uso e cobertura da terra em áreas de preservação permanente no município de Araraquara-SP
Authors: Brizolari Guilherme Rodrigo , Pisani Rodrigo José
Published: September 2022

A presente pesquisa analisou diferentes recortes espaciais em todo município de Araraquara-SP em conflito com áreas de preservação permanente (APP), de acordo com a lei Nº 12.651, de 25 de maio de 2012 (BRASIL, 2012), quantificando as mesmas em uma base de dados com as classes de uso e cobertura da terra, mostrando espacialmente essas áreas no intuito de possibilitar um mecanismo de monitoramento do ponto de vista ambiental. Por meio da abordagem da análise de proximidade em SIG utilizou-se do ambiente do Quantum GIS e de imagens orbitais do satélite CBERS 4 de 25/08/2019 com a mínima presença de nuvens para o uso e cobertura da terra e da construção do buffer de 30 metros para as drenagens e 50 metros para as áreas de nascentes conforme a lei citada anteriormente. Dentre os resultados alcançados destacam-se que mesmo a cana de açúcar representando mais da metade da área de uso e cobertura do município (53,94%), a pastagem é a que entra mais em conflito com as APPs, ao representar 39,72% de toda área de conflito em APPs do município. A metodologia aplicada, por meio de uma análise de proximidade bem como os resultados alcançados mostraram como os SIGs podem ser uma importante ferramenta para os órgãos ambientais fiscalizadores e para a gestão municipal como instrumento no auxílio de ordenamento territorial.
Machine Learning-Based Computational Optimization of Performance Prediction Model
Authors: Upadhyay Jyoti , Anjum Farhat , Sahu Chetna
Published: September 2022

Predicting student success in advance can help educational institutions enhance their teaching quality. This research offers insight into predicting student success not only based on academic information but also on their social structure and living area. The goal of this study is to predict students' grades using machine learning based models such as Decision Tree, Linear Regressor, and Random Forest Regressor and to select the best model among these three.
Improvement of Capacity and QoE: Distributed Massive MIMO (DM-MIMO) Technology-5G
Authors: Pradhan Devasis , Dash A. , Tun Hla Myo , Wah Naw Khu Say , Oo Thandar
Published: September 2022

Distributed massive MIMO is an arising answer for improve 5G limit, throughput, and QoE inside. There are various ways to advance indoor execution. The indoor cell network should have totally different qualities and needs from its outside partner, yet a consistent encounter should be kept up with while moving between the two. New arrangements, like small cells and distributed antenna systems (DAS), have been added to every portable age to work on the presentation and quality of experience (QoE) for indoor clients. Notwithstanding, the goal lines are moved with each new age of purpose cases, and, surprisingly, more significant levels of execution and QoE are required. The improvement in the indoor experience needed in the 5G period should be extensive. The 5G guidelines empower the organizations to help tremendous quantities of clients or associated gadgets in little spaces (up to 1 million for each square kilometer), while consuming information at multi-gigabit speeds and with low idleness and high unwavering quality. This paper give a brief review on improvement in channel capacity and QoE using massiveness of MIMO technology for 5G environment in distributed manner.
Challenges of Energy Transition in the Individual Heating Sector
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Pavlović Boban , Ivezić Dejan ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology, Živković Marija ,   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology
Published: September 2022

This paper presents the results of a household survey about individual heating conducted in Serbia in 2020. The objective of the survey was to examine the details of individual heating systems in households and households’ attitudes regarding the energy transition. The results indicate the obsolescence of the heating system, low efficiency, insufficient investment in the implementation of energy efficiency measures, and lack of funds for investment in sustainable heating. The main priorities when choosing a mode of heating are heating system costs and fuel costs, while the impacts of environmental factors and energy transition awareness are relatively weak. The cost of heating systems has also been identified as the biggest barrier to replacing existing systems. On the other hand, about half of households have a positive attitude towards potentially subsidizing the replacement of current heating systems with new and more efficient ones.
Impact of Covid-19 Infection on Pregnancy: Scoping Review
Authors: Aprezia Tezi Kharina , Hakimi Mohammad , Herlin Fitriani Kurniawati
Published: September 2022

The current COVID-19 pandemic is considered an example of a natural disaster with so much global health burden, over 22 million people worldwide contracted it and more than 791,000 people died. The purpose of compiling this Scoping Review is to obtain evidence based and case descriptions, impacts, vertical transmission of Covid-19 infection in pregnant women. Using Scoping Review data obtained from Pubmed, ScienceDirect and Ebscohost. Furthermore, an assessment and mapping of themes is carried out. An article that discusses COVID-19 infection in pregnant women. There are patients who experience the most common symptoms such as cough and fever, there are pregnancy impacts from pregnant women who are positive for COVID-19 such as abortion, premature birth, Caesarean section and death. There is no vertical transmission from mother to fetus. Pregnant women are susceptible to severe illness in case of viral infection. There are impacts of COVID-19 infection on pregnancy including abortion, premature, caesarean section and death. There is no vertical transmission from mother to fetus.
Papel que juega el Currículum crítico en las tesis de Licenciatura en Historia de 2015 a 2020
Authors: Alonzo Santizo Mirian Betzabé
Published: September 2022

OBJETIVO: determinar el papel que juega el Currículum crítico en las tesis de licenciados en Historia de 2015 a 2020. MÉTODO: para su desarrollo se implementó una metodología cuyos supuestos filosóficos son epistemológico y metodológico; con un enfoque mixto ya que este ofrece una mayor amplitud, diversidad, riqueza, interpretación y sentido del entendimiento. El alcance desarrollado fue descriptivo y el diseño de dos etapas, en correspondencia al enfoque. El muestreo fue no probabilístico y se basó en las 13 tesis de los estudiantes de la Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, del plan diario, de la Escuela de Historia, de la licenciatura en Historia, para optar al grado académico de licenciados en historia. La recolección de datos, será toral para el análisis documental y de contenido, es por ello que esta será la principal estrategia a lo largo de la investigación. RESULTADOS: se descubrió que un 70%, que es el equivalente a nueve tesis, están fundamentadas en el currículum crítico y cumplen con los principios que lo caracteriza.  CONCLUSIÓN: por lo que se puede argüir que el curriculum crítico, jugó un papel de primer orden en las temáticas desarrolladas, y que de una u otra manera, sus hallazgos pueden fundamentar la deconstrucción social, para guiar a la emancipación colectiva. Mientras que las tesis que no implementaron un currículum crítico, contienen un cúmulo de información valiosa, porque rescatan fuentes informativas, que ayudarán a generar aportes para nuevas investigaciones.
Strategy for Strengthening Implementation of The Posyandu Program in theWork Area of Uptd Puskesmas Ii Health Department of Denpasar Utara District
Authors:   MP2WL Postgraduate Program Mahasaraswati Denpasar University Jalan Soka No.41, Kesiman Kertalangu, East Denpasar, Bali
Published: September 2022

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at ensuring a healthy lifeand promote well-being for all at all ages. In order to increase public access To quality health services, the World Health Organization introduced Primary Health Care. In Indonesia, the implementation of Primary Health Care was carried out based on community and community participation, namely Posyandu in every sub-district and village areas. This study at explore internal and external factors and to analyze strategies in the implementation of the Posyandu program. The research design used were qualitative and quantitative approaches where purposive sampling was applied to gathered the research subjects. The data was collected through a questionnaire, and then an Focus Group Discussion will be conducted. The data analysis used was theStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threatsanalysis which followed by the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix analysis. The results showed that the internal and external position factors were in a strong position in the range of 3.00-4.00 which placed the implementation of posyandu in cell I in the internal and external matrix. The alternative strategy that gets the highest score is strategy 1 with a Total Attractive Score of 7.47. The conclusions from the results of the data analysis were: the dominant internal factor as a strength was the availability of cadres during the implementation of Posyandu should consist at least with 5 people, while the weakness found was that they did not have standard operating procedure for the implementation of Posyandu. External factors as the biggest challenges were choosing other health services, while as an opportunity was the policy of the central government by including Posyandu as one of the criteria for Puskesmas to be able to foster active Posyandu. The main priority strategy was to garner support from the business world and traditional leaders. The implication of this research was to socialize it to the business world and traditional leaders related to the Posyandu program to further garner support and cooperation.
The Effect of Quality of Human Resources, External Regulations, Managerial Performance, And Job Relevant Information on The Implementation of The Cooperative Budget
Authors:   Warmadewa University, Bali, Indonesia
Published: September 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of the variable quality of human resources, external regulations, managerial performance and job relevant information on the implementation of the budget in cooperatives in Badung Regency. This research was conducted in cooperatives in Badung Regency with a total sample of 74 cooperatives obtained from the slovin formula. The sampling technique was based on proportional cluster sampling and the number of respondents in this study was 222 respondents. This research is a quantitative research in the form of data in the form of numbers or qualitative data which is calculated with primary data using a questionnaire which is measured using a Likert scale. Analysis of research data using multiple regression analysis. The results of this study partially prove that the variables of the quality of human resources, external regulations, and job relevant information have a positive and significant effect on budget implementation. However, the managerial performance variable partially has no significant effect on the implementation of the budget.
Limitación funcional y rendimiento académico en universitarios de Popayán, Colombia (Functional limitation and academic performance in university students from Popayan, Colombia)
Authors: Molano-Tobar Nancy Janneth , Molano-Tobar Dolly Ximena , Portilla Fernández Enmanuel Fernando
Published: September 2022

Objetivo: Identificar la relación entre el rendimiento académico y las limitaciones funcionales en universitarios de una institución pública de Popayán, Colombia. Material y Métodos. Estudio descriptivo-correlacional de cohorte transversal con 115 estudiantes universitarios a quienes se les aplicó el instrumento CIF (sistema de clasificación de la salud funcional y los resultados de la enfermedad), así como la evaluación del rendimiento académico medido a través del promedio general de carrera, se verifico la distribución normal de la población según edad, para obtener medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión como estadístico de Pearson (p<0,05). Resultados. Se encontró que la población en general no presentó limitaciones funcionales, pero las que se presentan se relacionan con el rendimiento académico correspondiente a la función cognitiva, visual, de la voz y el habla, con significancia estadística (p=0,000). Conclusión. Las limitaciones funcionales representan una barrera para el desarrollo académico del universitario, lo cual puede conllevar a retención y deserción, se apreció como el estrato socioeconómico de los estudiantes guarda una relación con la función cognitiva-mental con una alta correlación y significancia (R=0,721 p=0,002).
Palabras clave. Educación, estudiantes, discapacidad, limitación, funcionalidad.
Abstract. Objective: To identify the relationship between academic performance and functional limitations in university students from a public institution in Popayan, Colombia. Material and methods. Descriptive-correlational study of a cross-sectional cohort with 115 university students to whom the CIF instrument (classification system of functional health and disease outcomes) was applied, as well as the evaluation of academic performance measured through the general career average, the normal distribution of the population according to age was verified, to obtain measures of central tendency and dispersion as a Pearson statistic (p<0.05). Results. It was found that the population in general did not present functional limitations, but those that do appear are related to academic performance corresponding to cognitive, visual, voice and speech functions, with statistical significance (p=0.000). Conclusion. The functional limitations stand for a barrier for the academic development of the university student, which can lead to retention and desertion, it was appreciated how the socio-economic status of the students is related to the cognitive-mental function with a high correlation and significance (R =0.721 p=0.002).
Keywords. Education, students, disability, limitation, functionality.
Elaboración y validación psicométrica de la Escala de Clima Motivacional en Danza (Development and psychometric evaluation of the Motivational Climate Scale in Dance)
Authors: Negrete Ponce de León Adriana , Salvador Cruz Judith
Published: September 2022

Al no existir un instrumento de medición del clima motivacional para ese contexto, las investigaciones en danza han utilizado los desarrollados para el ámbito deportivo. Se realizó una investigación en dos etapas sucesivas, cuyo propósito fue desarrollar un instrumento psicométrico para medir el clima motivacional generado por el profesor de danza. El muestreo fue intencional, el total de participantes fue de 366 estudiantes de danza, 177 en la primera etapa, de entre 13 y 24 años de edad (M=19.33, DE=3.4), y en la segunda etapa participaron 189 estudiantes de danza, de entre 13 y 24 años de edad (M=19.41, DE=3.7). Se realizaron análisis de contenido, de discriminación de reactivos, de correlaciones, factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio. Se obtuvieron cinco factores, mismos que explicaron el 64.25% de la varianza. El Alfa de Cronbach de la escala total fue .95, y el de las subescalas osciló entre .75 y .95. Tanto el modelo conformado por cinco subescalas (CFI=.959, RMSEA=.060), como el jerárquico (CFI=.952, RMSEA=.065), mostraron propiedades psicométricas adecuadas y similares. La Escala de Clima Motivacional - Danza (ECM-Danza) mostró ser un instrumento válido y confiable, único en su tipo al abarcar únicamente las acciones del profesor que inciden en la generación del clima motivacional.
Abstract. Because they have not been developed for that particular context, in dance, the motivational climate has been measured with instruments from the field of sports. The purpose was to develop a psychometric instrument to measure the motivational climate created by the teacher. Two studies were conducted, both with an opportunity sample, which comprised of 366 dance students, 177 of them took part in the first stage, within an age range of 13 to 24 years old (M=19.33, SD=3.4). In the second stage, the sample was of 189 dance students, within an age range of 13 to 24 years old (M=19.41, SD=3.7). Content, item discrimination, correlations, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were all carried out. Five factors were obtained and explained the 64.25% of the variance. The internal reliability of the whole scale obtained a Cronbach Alpha of .95, and the subscales ranged between .75 and .95. The five subscale model (CFI=.959, RMSEA=.060), as well as the hierarchical model (CFI=.952, RMSEA=.065), provided appropriate and comparable psychometric properties. The Motivational Climate Scale-Dance proved to be a valid and reliable instrument, one of its kind due to the fact that, only the teacher actions with impact on the motivational climate are included.
Validação de testes de coordenação de salto dividido e salto lateral para atletas de futebol com paralisia cerebral: um passo para a classificação baseada em evidências
Authors: Nogueira Cláudio Diehl , Sá Karina Santos Guedes de , Faria Fernando Rosh de , Borges Mariane , Costa e Silva Anselmo De Athayde , Gorla José Irineu
Published: September 2022

Introdução: O futebol para atletas com paralisia cerebral (PC) também envolve a classificação funcional dos jogadores com base no grau e forma de funcionalidade física do atleta. Os objetivos do estudo transversal foram: (a) avaliar a validade dos testes de salto lateral e salto dividido em atletas de futebol CP e; (b) analisar as diferenças dessa habilidade entre as classes funcionais atuais; Métodos: Participaram deste estudo 60 atletas brasileiros de futebol de elite CP. Cada participante foi elegível pela Federação Internacional de Paralisia Cerebral nas classes de Futebol como: FT1, FT2 e FT3. Em um desenho de teste-reteste, os atletas realizaram o salto lateral e o salto dividido duas vezes por sessão e foram avaliados por três avaliadores diferentes; Resultados: Os testes de salto lateral e salto dividido apresentaram excelente objetividade, reprodutibilidade e consistência interna com valores de correlação variando de 0,83 a 0,96 (p<0,001). A ANOVA one-way evidenciou diferenças entre os grupos de classificação para ambos os testes: salto dividido (p= 0,019) e salto lateral (p= 0,004); Conclusões: Esses testes podem ser utilizados na nova classificação funcional, contribuindo para uma classificação do futebol baseada em evidências para atletas com paralisia cerebral.
Summary of the evidence on responses and adaptations derived from crossfit training. A systematic review.
Authors: Oliver-López Alejandro , García-Valverde Adrian , Sabido Rafael
Published: September 2022

Objective: The present review aims to describe the state of the scientific evidence that exists about acute and chronic adaptations of CrossFit training. Method: This study was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis statement (PRISMA). Original research articles published until 7 June 2020, were searched using five databases. A total of 994 original publications were found. A total of 62 papers matched the inclusion criteria. Results: Short-term effects: CrossFit training results in higher physiological demands than other training modalities. Different work of the day analysed by the studies have shown specific performance demand profiles. Besides psychological and mechanical acute effects have been found after CrossFit sessions. So, the negative moods perception appears to reduce after a CrossFit training session. Long-term effects: maximum oxygen consumption improves after CrossFit programmes, in which experienced athletes seem to achieve a higher gain than recreational athletes. Important changes in body composition have been reported by several studies included in this review. From a psychological perspective, CrossFit practitioners obtain a higher adherence to training than occurs in other training methodologies. Prospects and projects: Specific requirements of every work of the day should be studied for the correct administration to participants. Accumulative fatigue indexes should be explored as an overtraining syndrome in CrossFit athletes because several authors have reported psychological variables related to training addiction. Conclusion: CrossFit-based training drives several physiological changes that could be influenced by the athlete’s expertise. Moreover, this type of training requires a high physiological demand, which is perceived by athletes. Nevertheless, participants achieve adherence to CrossFit regardless of their objectives. In the case of high-performance athletes, addictive exercise behaviours have been identified.
Análisis del perfil autodefinido y modo de actuación de los entrenadores en fútbol en edad escolar (Analysis of the self-defined profile and mode of action of the coaches in school age)
Authors: Gamonales José M. , León Kiko , Arias-García Francisco , Sánchez-Ureña Braulio , Muñoz-Jiménez Jesús
Published: September 2022

En la actualidad, la adquisición y el perfeccionamiento de las habilidades técnico-tácticas tiene un importante papel en el fútbol en edad escolar. Por ello, los objetivos del presente estudio fueron conocer en primera instancia el Perfil autodefinido y, posteriormente, analizar el Modo de actuación de dos entrenadores de fútbol en edad escolar (sub-12), durante un periodo competitivo de dos meses y medio. Se analizaron un total de 22 sesiones de entrenamiento de cada entrenador. Para determinar el perfil autodefinido, se utilizaron los cuestionarios i) Orientación de los Entrenadores; ii) Escala de Conocimientos y Capacidades; iii) Estilos de Decisión en el Deporte, y iv) Estilo de Planificación Deportiva, mientras que, para conocer el modo de actuación, se empleó la herramienta SIATE. Los estadísticos Chi cuadrado (χ2), Coeficiente Phi (φc) de Crammer y Residuos Tipificados Corregidos (RTC), fueron empleados para identificar las relaciones y grado de asociación entre variables. Los resultados muestran que estos entrenadores presentan un Perfil autodefinido mixto, y utilizan diferentes Variables Pedagógicas y Variables de Carga Externa, así como la existencia de diferencias relacionadas con la Densidad y el Espacio Juego. Por tanto, los entrenadores de Fútbol en edad escolar deberán utilizar un amplio abanico de procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje, así como utilizar distintas variables para diseñar sus tareas de entrenamiento.
Abstract. At present, the acquisition and improvement of technical-tactical skills play an important role in school-age football. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to know the self-defined profile and to analyse the way of acting of two school-age football coaches (under-12), during two and a half months of competitive period. Twenty-two training sessions developed by each coach were analysed. To determine the self-defined profile, different questionnaires were used i) Orientation of the Trainers; ii) Scale of Knowledge and Capabilities; iii) Styles of Decision in Sports; and iv) Sports Planning Style, while, to know the way of acting, the SIATE tool was used. Statistical test Chi-square (χ2), Crammer´s Phi Coefficient (φc) and Adjusted Standardized Residuals (ASR) were used to identify differences and degree of association between variables. Results show that the coaches have a mixed self-defined profile, use a wide variety of pedagogical and external load variables, as well as there are different ones among the technicians related to density and game space. Therefore, football, in school age, must use a wide range of teaching-learning processes, as well as a wide variety of variables to design their training tasks.
Do young adult males aiming to improve strength or develop muscle hypertrophy train according to the current strength and conditioning recommendations?
Authors: Prieto González Pablo , Sánchez-Infante Jorge , Fernández-Galván Luis Miguel
Published: September 2022

Objective: The present study aimed to verify if young adult males who aimed to improve their strength or attain muscle hypertrophy trained in agreement with the current strength and conditioning guidelines. Methods: Four hundred and fourteen subjects aged 18-25 with less than one year of strength training experience and whose training goal was to increase their strength or develop muscle hypertrophy were finally included in this research. They were surveyed through an 18-item self-administered questionnaire to verify whether their strength training practices met the current strength training guidelines. Results: Overall, more than 50% of the respondents did not follow the current strength and conditioning recommendations related to muscle action, number of sets, training structure, type of resistance, training to failure, and training supervision. Only slightly more than 50% of them did not train in agreement with the recommendations regarding exercise selection, number of repetitions, and weekly training frequency. The level of compliance with the training objectives of the respondents who followed the current strength and conditioning guidelines related to exercise selection, rest, speed, type of resistance, and training supervision was higher than specific cohorts who did not. Conclusion: Training in agreement with the current strength and conditioning guidelines would ensure that young adult males with less than one year of strength training experience attain their training objectives to a greater extend. Subjects who practice strength training should follow those strength and conditioning guidelines to avoid limiting future adaptations and increase the variability of their training programs, thus preventing workout plateau and fostering motivation.
Propiedades psicométricas y medición de la invarianza por género de la Escala de Evaluación de Competencias Docentes de Educación Física en el contexto mexicano (Psychometric Properties and measurement invariance by gender of the Teacher Competency Evaluation Scale for Physical Education in the Mexican Context)
Authors: Baños Raúl , Machado-Parra Juan Pablo , Barretos-Ruvalcaba Michelle , Pérez-Morán Juan Carlos , Baena-Extremera Antonio
Published: September 2022

El presente es un estudio de obtención de evidencias de validez, cuyo propósito fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas y medir la invarianza según el género de la Escala de Evaluación de Competencias Docentes de Educación Física (EECD-EF) para escuelas secundarias en el contexto mexicano. Los participantes fueron 748 estudiantes de secundaria con una edad media de 13.99 años, de los cuales 374 eran mujeres. Los resultados del Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC) apoyan el modelo unifactorial. La EECD-EF cumple los requisitos de validez convergente. Además, la correlación con la subescala de Satisfacción de la Escala de Satisfacción Intrínseca en la Escuela (ISDS, por sus siglas en inglés) fue positiva y significativa, proporcionando evidencia de validez de asociación con otras variables. Sin embargo, no se encontró una correlación discriminante con la subescala de Aburrimiento. Se concluye que la EECD-EF sirve como instrumento eficaz para evaluar la invarianza de la medida de la competencia de los profesores desde el punto de vista de los alumnos en función del género.
Abstract. This is a study to obtain evidence of validity, whose purpose was to analyze the psychometric properties and the measurement invariance by gender of the Teacher Competency Evaluation Scale for Physical Education (EECD-EF, by it acronym in Spanish) for secondary schools in the Mexican context. Participants were 748 high school students with a mean age of 13.99 years, of whom 374 were female. The results from the Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) support the unifactorial model. The EECD-EF meets the requirements for convergent validity. In addition, the correlation with the Satisfaction subscale of Intrinsic School Satisfaction Scale (ISDS) was positive and significant, providing evidence of validity of association with other variables. However, no discriminatory correlation was found with the Boredom subscale. It’s concluded that the EECD-EF serves as an efficient instrument to assess the measurement invariance of the teachers’ competency from the students’ point of view according to gender.