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Using Confidence Intervals for Visual Testing in R (Free Seminar)
Authors: Armstrong Dave
Published: October 2024

This seminar offers a detailed exploration of using confidence intervals for visual testing in academic research, with a focus on practical applications using R. Participants will learn how to generate, interpret, and present confidence intervals to enhance data visualization and improve the clarity and credibility of their research findings. An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the seminar.
Introduction to Web App Development with R Shiny
Authors: Ihaddaden Fodil
Published: October 2024

This workshop provides an extensive introduction to developing interactive web applications using R Shiny, enabling participants to create, deploy, and optimize data-driven web tools. Ideal for PhD students, professors, and researchers, the course covers fundamental and advanced concepts tailored to enhance research presentation and real-time analytical communication across various scientific domains.
Efficient Programming Using R (Free Seminar)
Authors: Tsagris Michail
Published: October 2024

This one-day seminar delves into efficient programming techniques in R for advanced data analysis, focusing on optimizing code, enhancing computational speed, and ensuring reproducible research practices. Participants will gain practical skills beneficial for diverse fields, improving both the precision and impact of their analytical work.
Quarto in RStudio: Writing Reproducible & Dynamic Research Papers
Authors: Maerz Seraphine
Published: October 2024

This seminar equips PhD students, academics, and professional researchers with practical skills in using R, RStudio, and Quarto to create reproducible and dynamic research papers. Key topics include integrating data analysis and manuscript writing, generating automatically-updating tables and figures, and utilizing version control for collaborative projects, ensuring research transparency and efficiency.
Clustering High-Dimensional Data
Authors: Oskolkov Nikolay
Published: October 2024

This seminar on 'Clustering High-Dimensional Data,' led by Nikolay Oskolkov from Molecular Biosciences at Lund University, provides comprehensive training in clustering techniques using R and Python. Participants will learn to manage high-dimensional datasets, apply various clustering algorithms, and evaluate their performance to enhance their research capabilities in fields such as bioinformatics and computational biology.
Introduction to ECHILD (Education and Child Health Insights from Linked Data)
Authors:   Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
Published: October 2024

This short course is designed to give participants a practical introduction to ECHILD (Educational and Child Health Insights from Linked Data). ECHILD is a collection of linked, longitudinal administrative datasets covering health, education and children’s social care. The course is aimed at both analysts intending to use ECHILD and researchers who want to understand more about how the data can be used for policy relevant research. This course includes a mixture of lectures and practical sessions that will enable participants to put theory into practice.
Network Psychometrics: From Theory to Practice
Authors: Price Larry
Published: October 2024

This four-day workshop introduces participants to network psychometrics, a novel approach to understanding psychological constructs through network models. Attendees will learn to construct, analyze, and interpret psychological networks using R, gaining skills in network estimation, centrality measures, community detection, and more, with practical applications in various research fields.
Exploration on the Integration Model of “Post–Course–Competition– Certificate” in Culinary Major under the “1+X” Certificate System: Taking Cantonese Cuisine and Cantonese Dimsum Vocational Skill Level Certificates as Examples
Authors: Liu Yan
Published: October 2024

This paper focuses on the vocational skill level certificates of Cantonese cuisine and Cantonese dimsum. Firstly, it deeply analyzes the core concept of the “1+X” certificate system, and then explores the importance of integrating “post practice, course teaching, skill competition, and certificate certification” in the culinary major under this system. Finally, the paper proposes a series of effective strategies and approaches to achieve this integration model, providing new ideas and directions for the education and career development of culinary major.
Research on the Correlation Between Grades and Graduation Project Grades of Engineering Cost Major in Applied Universities
Authors: Guo Yan
Published: October 2024

The content of graduation project of engineering cost major is closely related to the ability of job requirements, so it is very important to study the influencing factors of graduation project grades to improve students’ graduation project level. This paper analyzes the current situation of graduation project of an applied undergraduate university in Henan Province, and then analyzes the course results of 153 students of engineering cost major in class of 2022, exploring the correlation between grades of graduation project and various professional courses, and finding out the countermeasures to improve students’ graduation project level. This study is of great significance for analyzing the influencing factors of graduation project grades, and the analysis results are helpful for students to improve their graduation project level.
Posicionamento da Academia Nacional de Cuidados Paliativos sobre suspensão e não implementação de intervenções de suporte de vida no âmbito dos cuidados paliativos
Authors: Vidal Edison Iglesias de Oliveira , Ribeiro Sabrina Correa da Costa , Kovacs Maria Júlia , Máximo da Silva Luciano , Sacardo Daniele Pompei , Iglesias Simone Brasil de Oliveira , Silva Josimário João da , Neves Cinara Carneiro , Ribeiro Diego Lima , Lopes Fernanda Gomes
Published: October 2024

RESUMO O tema da suspensão e da não implementação de intervenções de suporte de vida constitui importante fonte de controvérsia entre profissionais de saúde que lidam com pacientes com doenças graves. Decisões equivocadas, tanto em termos de introdução/manutenção, como de suspensão/não introdução dessas medidas representam fonte de sofrimento evitável para pacientes, seus entes queridos e profissionais de saúde. O presente documento representa o posicionamento do Comitê de Bioética da Academia Nacional de Cuidados Paliativos sobre essa questão e estabelece sete princípios para guiar, do ponto de vista da bioética, a abordagem de situações relacionadas a tal tema no contexto dos cuidados paliativos no Brasil. O posicionamento estabelece a equivalência entre a retirada e a não implementação de intervenções de suporte de vida e a inadequação relacionada a iniciar ou manter tais medidas em contextos em que elas estejam em desacordo com os valores e os objetivos de cuidado definidos em conjunto com pacientes e seus familiares. Adicionalmente, o posicionamento distingue tratamentos fúteis em senso estrito de tratamentos potencialmente inapropriados e elucida sua implicação crucial para a adequação do processo de tomada de decisão médica nesse contexto. Finalmente, o texto aborda a questão da objeção de consciência e seus limites; determina que o compromisso ético pelo alívio do sofrimento não deve ser influenciado pela decisão por empregar ou não intervenções de suporte de vida e adverte contra o uso de linguagem que induza pacientes/familiares a acreditarem que apenas uma das opções disponíveis relacionadas à utilização ou não dessas medidas possibilitará o alívio do sofrimento.
Association between hair cortisol concentration and acute stress symptoms in family members of critically ill patients: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Eugênio Cláudia Severgnini , Viola Thiago Wendt , Lumertz Francisco Sindermann , Daltrozo Adriana Valéria Hoffmeister , Saraiva Maria Eduarda Ramos , Casagrande Júlia Borges , Zanin Rafael Fernandes , Boniatti Márcio Manozzo
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether there is an association between hair cortisol concentrations and acute stress symptoms in family members of critically ill patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in an adult intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil, from August 2021 to February 2022. Family members of intensive care unit patients admitted for more than 10 days were approached for enrollment. We collected sociodemographic data and assessed resilience, religiosity, and symptoms of acute stress among family members. Samples of family members’ hair were collected shortly after the interview to measure the hair cortisol concentration. Results: A total of 110 family members were included in this study. Eighty-eight (80.0%) family members presented with symptoms of acute stress. The median hair cortisol concentration was 2.37pg/mg (1.16 - 5.06pg/mg). There was no significant difference in hair cortisol concentration between family members with and without acute stress symptoms (p = 0.419). According to the multivariate analysis, only the fact that the patient was alert at the time of the family member's interview was significantly associated with the prevalence of acute stress symptoms in the family member. Conclusion: We did not find an association between the hair cortisol concentration of family members in hair segments in the months prior to admission to the intensive care unit and the occurrence of acute stress symptoms.
Daily Chlorhexidine Bath for Health Care Associated Infection Prevention (CLEAN-IT): protocol for a multicenter cluster randomized crossover open-label trial
Authors: Tomazini Bruno Martins , Veiga Thabata Silva , Santos Renato Hideo Nakagawa , Campos Viviane Bezerra , Tokunaga Samira Martins , Santos Elton Sousa , Barbante Leticia Galvão , Maia Renato da Costa , Negrelli Karina Leal , Valeis Nanci , Santucci Eliana Vieira , Laranjeira Ligia Nasi , Medrado Jr Fernando Azevedo , Lisboa Thiago Costa , Besen Bruno Adler Maccagnan Pinheiro , Nassar Junior Antônio Paulo , Veiga Viviane Cordeiro , Pereira Adriano José , Cavalcanti Alexandre Biasi
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT Background Critically ill patients are at increased risk of health care-associated infections due to various devices (central line-associated bloodstream infection, catheter-associated urinary tract infection, and ventilator-associated pneumonia), which pose a significant threat to this population. Among several strategies, daily bathing with chlorhexidine digluconate, a water-soluble antiseptic, has been studied as an intervention to decrease the incidence of health care-associated infections in the intensive care unit; however, its ability to reduce all health care-associated infections due to various devices is unclear. We designed the Daily Chlorhexidine Bath for Health Care Associated Infection Prevention (CLEAN-IT) trial to assess whether daily chlorhexidine digluconate bathing reduces the incidence of health care-associated infections in critically ill patients compared with soap and water bathing. Methods The CLEAN-IT trial is a multicenter, open-label, cluster randomized crossover clinical trial. All adult patients admitted to the participating intensive care units will be included in the trial. Each cluster (intensive care unit) will be randomized to perform either initial chlorhexidine digluconate bathing or soap and water bathing with crossover for a period of 3 to 6 months, depending on the time of each center’s entrance to the study, with a 1-month washout period between chlorhexidine digluconate bathing and soap and water bathing transitions. The primary outcome is the incidence of health care-associated infections due to devices. The secondary outcomes are the incidence of each specific health care-associated infection, rates of microbiological cultures positive for multidrug-resistant pathogens, antibiotic use, intensive care unit and hospital length of stay, and intensive care unit and hospital mortality. Conclusion The CLEAN-IT trial will be used to study feasible and affordable interventions that might reduce the health care-associated infection burden in critically ill patients.
Daily Chlorhexidine Bath for Health Care Associated Infection Prevention (CLEAN-IT): protocolo de um estudo multicêntrico, aberto, randomizado, em cluster com cruzamentos
Authors: Tomazini Bruno Martins , Veiga Thabata Silva , Santos Renato Hideo Nakagawa , Campos Viviane Bezerra , Tokunaga Samira Martins , Santos Elton Sousa , Barbante Leticia Galvão , Maia Renato da Costa , Negrelli Karina Leal , Valeis Nanci , Santucci Eliana Vieira , Laranjeira Ligia Nasi , Medrado Jr Fernando Azevedo , Lisboa Thiago Costa , Besen Bruno Adler Maccagnan Pinheiro , Nassar Junior Antônio Paulo , Veiga Viviane Cordeiro , Pereira Adriano José , Cavalcanti Alexandre Biasi
Published: October 2024

RESUMO Fundamentos Pacientes críticos têm maior risco de infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde devido ao uso de vários dispositivos (infecção da corrente sanguínea associada a cateter central, infecção do trato urinário associada ao cateter e pneumonia associada à ventilação mecânica), o que representa uma ameaça significativa para essa população. Entre as várias estratégias, o banho diário com digluconato de clorexidina, um antisséptico solúvel em água, foi estudado como intervenção para diminuir a incidência de infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde na unidade de terapia intensiva; no entanto, sua capacidade de reduzir todas as infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde devido a vários dispositivos não está clara. Desenhamos o estudo Daily Chlorhexidine Bath for Health Care Associated Infection Prevention (CLEAN-IT) para avaliar se o banho diário com digluconato de clorexidina reduz a incidência de infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde em pacientes críticos em comparação com o banho de água e sabão. Métodos O estudo CLEAN-IT é um estudo clínico multicêntrico, aberto, randomizado e em cluster com cruzamentos. Todos os pacientes adultos admitidos nas unidades de terapia intensiva participantes serão incluídos no estudo. Cada grupo (unidade de terapia intensiva) será randomizado para realizar o banho inicial com digluconato de clorexidina ou banho de água e sabão com cruzamento por um período de 3 a 6 meses, dependendo do momento de entrada de cada centro no estudo, com um período de washout de 1 mês entre os banhos com digluconato de clorexidina e as transições para os banhos de água e sabão. O desfecho primário é a incidência de infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde devido a dispositivos. Os desfechos secundários são a incidência de cada infecção específica relacionada à assistência à saúde, as taxas de coleções microbiológicas positivas para microrganismos multirresistentes, o uso de antibióticos, o tempo de internação na unidade de terapia intensiva e no hospital e a mortalidade na unidade de terapia intensiva e no hospital. Conclusão O estudo CLEAN-IT será usado para estudar intervenções viáveis e acessíveis que possam reduzir a incidência de infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde em pacientes em estado crítico.
Avanços na compreensão da COVID-19 grave: desvendar a linfopenia por meio da correspondência da pontuação de propensão – Resultados do estudo multicêntrico LYMPH-COVID
Authors: Cidade José Pedro , Souza-Dantas Vicente Cês , Mamfrim Rafaela Braga , Miranda Renata Carnevale , Caroli Henrique Tommasi , Oliveira Natália Almeida , Thompson Alessandra e Figueiredo , Oliveira Gabriela E. , Póvoa Pedro
Published: October 2024

RESUMO Objetivo Elucidar o impacto da linfopenia nos desfechos críticos de pacientes com COVID-19. Métodos Trata-se de estudo de coorte prospectivo multicêntrico realizado em cinco hospitais de Portugal e do Brasil entre 2020 e 2021. O estudo incluiu pacientes adultos internados na unidade de terapia intensiva com pneumonia por SARS-CoV-2. Os pacientes foram categorizados em dois grupos com base em suas contagens de linfócitos dentro de 48 horas da admissão na unidade de terapia intensiva: o Grupo Linfopenia (contagem sérica de linfócitos < 1 × 109/L) e o Grupo sem Linfopenia. Foram utilizadas regressão logística multivariada, correspondência de escore de propensão, análise da curva de sobrevida de Kaplan-Meier e análise de regressão de riscos proporcionais de Cox. Resultados Participaram 912 pacientes, sendo 191 (20,9%) no Grupo sem Linfopenia e 721 (79,1%) no Grupo com Linfopenia. Os pacientes com linfopenia apresentaram índices de gravidade da doença significativamente elevados, incluindo a Sequential Organ Failure Assessment e o Simplified Acute Physiology Score 3, na admissão na unidade de terapia intensiva (p = 0,001 e p < 0,001, respectivamente). Além disso, eles apresentaram maior necessidade de suporte vasopressor (p = 0,045) e internações prolongadas na unidade de terapia intensiva e no hospital (ambos p < 0,001). A análise de regressão logística multivariada após a correspondência da pontuação de propensão revelou significativa contribuição da linfopenia para a mortalidade, com razão de chances de 1.621 (IC95% 1.275 - 2.048; p < 0,001). Os modelos de interação revelaram aumento de 8% na mortalidade para cada década de longevidade em pacientes com linfopenia concomitante. Na subanálise que utilizou a estratificação em três grupos, o Grupo com Linfopenia grave apresentou a maior taxa de mortalidade, não apenas em comparações diretas, mas também na análise de sobrevida de Kaplan-Meier (teste log-rank p = 0,0048). Conclusão A linfopenia em pacientes com COVID-19 está associada ao aumento da gravidade da doença e ao aumento do risco de mortalidade, ressaltando a necessidade de suporte imediato para pacientes críticos de alto risco. Esses achados oferecem informações importantes para melhorar as estratégias de assistência a pacientes com COVID-19.
Comparative Analysis of Sucrose and Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) Leaf Extracts as Natural Additives to Prolong the Vase Life of Rose (Rosa x hybrida) Cut Flowers
Authors: Telebrico Marjune
Published: October 2024

Roses, one of the most iconic flowers in the world, symbolize love, beauty, and elegance. Their vibrant colors and soft petals make them popular for special occasions like weddings, anniversaries, and romantic gestures. People from different walks of life usually admire roses for their aesthetic appeal and pleasant fragrance. Both florists and consumers in the flower industry depend on keeping cut roses fresh. Placing roses in water-filled vases is a standard method to extend their lifespan. This study explored the effectiveness of natural additives in prolonging the life of cut roses. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used, and four treatments were used: distilled water (control), a sucrose solution, moringa leaf extracts, and a combination of sucrose and moringa. The roses were observed over eight days to assess various factors such as leaf drop, stem rotting, bent necks, petal drop, flower condition, and petal color. The results showed that the combined treatment of sucrose and moringa led to the highest number of leaf drops, with 15 leaves dropping by day five. Distilled water resulted in 12 dropped leaves, moringa extract caused four leaves to drop, and sucrose had the least impact, with only two leaves dropping. The combination treatment also caused the most significant stem rotting (32.75 mm) and the most bent necks (14 roses). In contrast, roses treated with sucrose or moringa separately had better outcomes, with the least bent necks and minimal leaf drops. The combined treatment again had the worst results for petal drops, with eight petals dropping, followed by distilled water with six petals. The overall flower condition was poorest with the combined treatment, scoring 1 (completely open/damaged), while roses treated with sucrose or moringa separately had better scores, indicating they remained fresher. Petal color was also most affected by the combined treatment, which resulted in a light brown color, whereas the separate treatments maintained a darker red hue. Hence, while sucrose and moringa are beneficial when used individually, their combination negatively impacts the longevity and appearance of cut roses.
OS DESAFIOS E ABORDAGENS PARA O ATENDIMENTO ODONTOLÓGICO DE PACIENTES COM SÍNDROME USP9X: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Barros Victor Lopes , Melo Diana Fernandes de
Published: October 2024

Dental care for patients with special needs requires a careful and personalized approach that takes into account the physical, cognitive or emotional limitations of each person through understanding individual needs, an adapted environment, adequate communication, an efficient approach, and the inclusion of family members to achieve positive and trauma-free health for the patient. This report presents alternatives that help health professionals to solve and find ways to understand the challenges faced in caring for patients with USP9X syndrome in relation to the context of not finding a direct correlation between the syndromic characteristic and its complexity and ramifications with routine dental procedures, such as extractions or restorative treatments. However, understanding regulatory proteins such as usp9x may be relevant in some areas of medical and dental research, enabling an adapted approach such as a complete assessment by physicians, psychologists, speech therapists, dentists, educators and physiotherapists, preventive care and minimally invasive treatments that can be implemented to overcome some difficulties encountered and enabling a better comprehensive understanding by professionals in the area. This study aims to describe a case report of the care of a 12-year-old female PNE patient diagnosed with an alteration in the usp9x gene characterized by intellectual deficit, behavioral changes, short stature, dental and cardiac alterations and variable phenotype who attended the clinic of the Amazonas Faculty of the Specialization Course in Pediatric Dentistry with emphasis on Patients with Special Needs, complaining of “discomfort from a sharp tooth that was hurting her gums”, a report formed by her legal guardian who attended the consultation.
ANALISIS KONSEP PENDIDIKAN RUMAH TANGGA DALAM ISLAM MENURUT PERSPEKTIF DR. AISYAH DAHLAN
Authors: Mumu  , Elis Lisna Khoerunnisa
Published: October 2024

Konsep pendidikan rumah tangga dalam Islam memiliki berbagai pandangan, salah satunya adalah perspektif Dr. Aisyah Dahlan yang menekankan rumah tangga sebagai tempat berteduh dan menciptakan suasana sakinah. Meski demikian, banyak pasangan memulai rumah tangga dengan minim pengetahuan, terutama dalam hal agama. Setiap aspek kehidupan dalam Islam memiliki aturan yang bertujuan mencari keberkahan dan menjadi ladang amal. Membina rumah tangga sakinah mawaddah wa rahmah bukanlah hal yang mudah; suami dan istri harus memiliki pengetahuan yang cukup tentang nilai nilai, norma, dan akhlak yang benar serta kesiapan mental untuk menghadapi tantangan. Banyak pasangan yang merasa siap namun gagal mencapai tujuan membina rumah tangga yang bahagia dan sejahtera. Penelitian ini mengkaji secara mendalam pemikiran Dr. Aisyah Dahlan tentang pendidikan rumah tangga dalam Islam, menggunakan metode penelitian pustaka (library research) dan teknik analisis isi (content analysis). Beberapa prinsip utama dalam konsep pendidikan rumah tangga menurut Dr. Aisyah Dahlan meliputi: pentingnya komunikasi, pola asuh autoritatif yang berlandaskan kasih sayang, kesehatan emosional dan spiritual, serta pendidikan agama Islam. Pendekatan holistik yang menggabungkan aspek emosional, psikologis, dan spiritual terbukti efektif dalam menciptakan keluarga yang harmonis dan bahagia, meningkatkan hubungan keluarga, pengelolaan konflik, dan kebahagiaan
Making your Mission and Vision Statements Work: How to Align Words with Actions
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: October 2024

Effective mission and vision statements are crucial tools for guiding organizational strategy and culture. However, statements often fail to fully translate from words on paper into concrete actions and outcomes. This article examines why mission and vision statements commonly fall short of their potential and provides a research-backed framework for ensuring true alignment across all levels of an organization. Through exploring common pitfalls like lack of employee buy-in and generic language, the brief outlines best practices for leadership, socialization of staff, and strategic integration of principles into operations. Tangible tactics are discussed, such as involving employees in crafting statements, continuous training and recognition programs, and tying resource allocation to mission-driven goals. Real-world company examples demonstrate successful application. When diligently executed, comprehensive alignment allows mission and vision to permeate daily work and transform organizational performance into a sustainable competitive advantage.
The Medicinal Properties of Anogeissus leiocarpus (African Birch Tree) and the Development of a Drug for Diabetes Mellitus and its Complications: A Review
Authors: Ovigue Esievo Lovet , Egwono Esievo Marian , Nelson Esievo King Akpofure
Published: October 2024

The antidiabetic, sialoglycoconjugates, antidyslipidemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, haematopoietic and wound-healing properties of Anogeissus leiocarpus are highlighted. Its purification and structure using nuclear magnetic resonance, for its mechanism of action are discussed. Its wide range of safety value and its lack of deleterious side effects on pregnancy, gestation, lack of teratogenic effects in pups (kitten) and impressive reproductive performance of Wistar rats are adequately emphasised. With information derived from search ‘engines’, such as Elsevier, Springer, PubMed, Science Direct, Medline, Google Scholar and a library search for articles published in peer reviewed journals, this review provides evidence for the development of a non-empirical and non-conventional alternative supporting drug from A. leiocarpus for diabetes mellitus and its complications. The synergistic activities of anti-inflammatory Lupeol, coexisting with antidiabetic betulinic acid and trimethoxyellagic acid with their potent scavenging of glucose by glycosidation reactions support an economic development of the alternative drug. The inhibition of alpha-glucosidase by betulinic acid is an additional antidiabetic advantage. The fertility assessment of the tree grown soils and the fast recovery of A. leiocarpus after stem bark harvest, following mild rainfall suggest its reduced vulnerability from climate change and an enhanced agricultural sustainability.
PENGARUH CONSTRAINT INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY TERHADAP KINERJA EKSTREMITAS ATAS PADA PASIEN PASCA STROKE
Authors: Putri Tri Antika Rizki Kusuma , Zuhri Ananda Septian
Published: October 2024

Stroke merupakan kematian sel-sel di sebagian area otak yang dapat menimbulkan gangguan motorik berupa kelumpuhan atau hemiparesis pada ekstremitas atas dan bawah. Kelumpuhan pada ekstremitas ini menyebabkan turunnya kinerja ekstremitas atas yang dapat menyulitkan pasien pasca stroke untuk melakukan kegiatan sehari-hari. Salah satu rehabilitasi yang dapat diberikan pada pasien pasca stroke ini yaitu constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) yang merupakan terapi pengekangan tangan dan latihan repitisi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kinerja ekstremitas atas pada pasien pasca stroke. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan desain Quasy-Experiment dengan rancangan penelitian Two Group Pre-Posttest, dilakukan pada bulan juni, dengan jumlah sampel sebesar 38 orang yang dibagi menjadi 2 kelompok. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen ARAT (Action Researc Arm Test) untuk mengukur paretik fungsional ekstremitas atas dan ukuran hasil motorik tertentu. Hasil: Pada uji Paired T-Test didapatkan nilai p-value 0.000, menunjukan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara nilai kinerja ekstremitas atas sebelum dan sesudah diberikan intervensi pada kelompok intervensi, pada uji Wilcoxon p=0.000 menunjukan terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara nilai kinerja ekstremitas atas sebelum dan sesudah diberikan intervensi pada kelompok kontrol dan uji Mann-Whitney p=0.000  menunjukan perbedaan nilai kinerja ekstremitas atas sesudah diberikan intervensi pada kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol. Sedangkan nilai mean sesudah diberikan intervensi, kelompok kontrol mendapatkan nilai 22.47 dan kelompok intervensi 39.89. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan pada kedua kelompok terhadap peningkatan kinerja ekstremitas atas pada pasien pasca stroke. Tetapi jika dilihat dari nilai mean maka nilai kelompok intervensi lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelompok kontrol. Diharapkan penelitian ini kedepannya dapat dikembangkan di puskesmas Ibun untuk meningkatkan kinerja ekstremitas atas pada pasien pasca stroke.
HUBUNGAN BURNOUT DENGAN JOB SATISFACTION PADA TENAGA KESEHATAN DI PUSKESMAS RAJAGALUH SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Haelena Wibowo Gita Amoria , Mediawati Ati Surya , Rosidin Udin
Published: October 2024

Dampak terjadinya Pandemi Covid -19 dirasakan oleh berbagai sistem, salah satunya yaitu sistem pelayanan kesehatan, terjadi banyak perubahan pada sistem pelayanan kesehatan seperti terdapat peningkatan beban kerja yang dapat menyebabkan terjadinya burnout dan berpengaruh pada kondisi kepuasan kerja tenaga kesehatan khususnya di Puskesmas. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui hubungan antara Burnout dengan Job Satisfction pada Tenaga Kesehatan selama Pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini berjenis deskriptif korelatif dengan desain cross sectional study yang bersifat kuantitatif melibatkan sebanyak 50 responden terdiri dari Tenaga Kesehatan yang bekerja di Puskesmas Rajagaluh dengan teknik sampling yang digunakan yaitu total sampling. Proses pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuisioner Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) dan Minnesota Satisfaction Quisionare (MSQ) yang diaplikasikan ke dalam angket serta platform kuisioner daring. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diketahui bahwa tingkat burnout dan job satisfaction responden berada pada kategori sedang, kemudian uji korelasi menggunakan product moment pearson mendapatkan hasil bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara keduanya dengan nilai Asymp Sign 0,000 < 0,05, berdasarkan dimensi emotional exhaustion didapatkan nilai 0,000 < 0,05 diketahui bahwa terdapat hubungan antara dimensi emotional exhaustion dan job satisfaction. Pada dimensi depersonalization dan Low Personal Accomplishment didapatkan hasil bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kedua dimensi tersebut dengan job satisfaction. Kesimpulan pada penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi burnout yang dialami oleh tenaga kesehatan maka akan semakin menurunkan kondisi job satisfaction para tenaga kesehatan. Dengan demikian, tenaga kesehatan perlu waspada serta melakukan koping yang efektif untuk menurunkan kondisi burnout yang terjadi.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP WANITA USIA SUBUR TERHADAP PRILAKU SADARI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PLAWAD KABUPATEN KARAWANG TAHUN 2023
Authors: Carolina Carolina , Sulastri Sulastri
Published: October 2024

Pada tahun 2020, terdapat 68.858 kasus baru kanker payudara di Indonesia, dan kanker payudara merupakan kanker paling umum pada perempuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengetahuan dan sikap ibu hamil terhadap perilaku SADARI di Puskesmas Plawad Kabupaten Karawang Tahun 2023. Metode yang digunakan melalui pendekatan cross sectional yaitu melakukan pengumpulan data sekaligus hanya dilakukan satu kali. Menunjukan bahwa dari 99 responden sebagian besar yang melakukan pemeriksaan SADARI dengan tingkat pengetahuan yang baik yaitu sebesar 64 responden (100%), sedangkan yang melakukan pemeriksaan SADARI dengan tingkat  pengetahuan cukup sebanyak 12 responden (44,4%). Setelah dilakukan uji statistik dengan uji Chi-Square didapat nilai p value 0,000 (< dari ? 0,05) yang artinya ada hubungan yang bermakna antara tingkat pengetahuan terhadap prilaku SADARI di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Plawad Karawang tahun 2023. Berdasarkan analisis univariat didapatkan responden yang melakukan SADARI dengan sikap yang negative lebih kecil yaitu sebesar 1 responden (4,2%) sedangkan yang melakukan SADARI dengan sikap yang positif sebanyak 75 responden (100%). Berdasarkan uji statistic dengan uji Chi-Square didapat nilai p value 0,000 (< dari ? 0,05) yang artinya ada hubungan yang bermakna antara sikap terhadap prilaku SADARI di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Plawad Karawang tahun 2023. Ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan dan sikap WUS terhadap prilaku SADARI. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan tambahan ilmu pengetahuan khususnya untuk wanita usia subur tentang deteksi dini kanker payudara dengan pemeriksaan SADARI.
HUBUNGAN PENGGUNAAN GADGET DENGAN KETAJAMAN VISUS MATA PADA ANAK USIA SEKOLAH DI MTsN 2 BANDUNG
Authors: Alfauzi Elvira , Sunandar Kuslan , Susanti Susi , Husni Achmad
Published: October 2024

Penggunaan perangkat elektronik dan teknologi di kalangan siswa usia sekolah terus meningkat setiap tahunnya. Penggunaan perangkat elektronik dan teknologi oleh anak-anak usia sekolah dapat berdampak pada kesehatan dan kesejahteraan visual mereka. WHO menyatakan bahwa sekitar 13 juta anak di dunia memiliki kelainan refraksi. Riskesdas menyatakan persentase anak usia sekolah yang mengalami kelainan refraksi adalah 10% dari total populasi anak usia sekolah yang berjumlah 66 juta. Salah satu faktor yang dapat memengaruhi ketajaman dan kejelasan visual anak adalah perilaku dan kebiasaan mereka saat menggunakan perangkat elektronik dalam jangka panjang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat hubungan antara pemakaian gawai dan kekuatan visual pada anak-anak usia sekolah. Peneliti menggunakan desain penelitian cross-sectional. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah teknik stratified random sampling, dengan total 117 responden. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah kuesioner Smartphone Addiction Scale dan Snellen Eye Chart. Analisa data dilakukan memakai uji statistik Fisher Exact Test. Hasil penelitian menyatakan adanya hubungan yang signifikan secara statistik antara penggunaan perangkat elektronik dan ketajaman visual, dengan nilai p sebesar 0,049. Penelitian tambahan diperlukan untuk mengetahui aspek lain yang dapat memengaruhi ketajaman visual, khususnya terkait dengan derajat miopia yang ada.
Rock Mechanical Properties and Resource Potential of Dimensional Stone and Terrazzo in Tigray, Ethiopia: A Geological and Geomechanical Assessment
Authors: Haftu Zelealem , Cheepurupalli Nageswara Rao , Fissha Yewuhalashet , N Sri Chandrahas , Taiwo Blessing Olamide
Published: October 2024

Dimension stone and terrazzo are quarried rocks following specific dimensions, generally huge in tonnage than ore minerals. Dimension stone and Terrazo resource development opportunities in the Tigray Region, Ethiopia, are studied regarding their potential to make dimension and terrazzo, geology and deposit nature, physio-mechanical properties, rock petrography, and opportunity for exploitation. The granite and marble are quarried as dimension stones and they meet the quality parameters of the rocks, which include, being durable, easy to quarry, work, cut, and polish. It was conducted through the integration of new geological descriptions, interpretation of thin sections, and physico-mechanical tests. Both surface and quarry rock samples were used for the study. 15 from granite and 15 from marble deposits in total 30 samples were used for petrographic analysis and physico-mechanical tests. Based on petrographic and physicomechanical results, granite is harder than marble this may be due to silicates being less dissolved than carbonates. The accessory minerals in both granite and marble deposits limit the quality of the deposits as being impurities. The integrated results indicate that the marble and granite deposits in the area are good in quality and quantity. In addition, they are geologically widespread, technologically do not need sophisticated technology and economically they do not need huge investment and have less effect upon the environment. Diamond wire saws and diamond belt saws separated the dimension stone, which are oblate to curved in shape with 1m width. In the area, investment has been at a relatively low stage more investment will significantly increase production of the dimension stone for local usage, export, and economic growth of the region.
A matéria do Cotidiano
Authors: Torres Machado Vinícius , Capuano André Carlos
Published: October 2024

O artigo apresenta o trabalho contínuo realizado pelo coletivo Uso no centro da cidade de São Paulo/SP desde 2004. As ações do coletivo Uso procuram diminuir a distância entre a construção da obra artística e a realidade cotidiana através de procedimentos que possibilitam a criação compartilhada com os trabalhadores locais. O trabalho do coletivo é analisado  à luz da  teoria  do cotidiano de Agnes Heller.
Arte urbana Queer como ato da resistência ativista
Authors: Caiafa Frederico Alves
Published: October 2024

À luz da arte queer, reflito neste artigo sobre a relação do espaço externo e interno metaforizando-os como público e privado. Considerar-se-á as possibilidades de trânsito e a potência de difusão desta arte como dispositivo de resistência que faz da rua um laboratório de experimentos entendendo sua função social ao ressignificar a (des)ocupação da cidade, que Augé (2004) trata como não-lugares e Foucault (1972) elabora como contra-lugares.
Pernas de pau, Sensibilidade, Vozeirão e Criticidade
Authors: Falcão Alexandre , Edson Toni
Published: October 2024

Nesta entrevista o saudoso artista Toni Edson, natural de Sergipe, apresenta parcela importante de sua trajetória profissional, com destaques para o teatro de rua, o teatro de grupo, a narração de histórias de inspiração africana e o ensino de teatro. Valendo-se da metodologia de história oral, a princípio o entrevistador apresenta o contexto em que se realizou a conversa e sua relação com o colaborador e, na sequência ─ após a epígrafe ─ a trajetória do entrevistado é apresentada em primeira pessoa, através do expediente da transcriação, um dos conceitos-chave em História Oral.
A obra de Seki Sano como ativadora da cena artística mexicana
Authors: Siqueira do Valle Scarlett , Greiner Christine
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo discorrer sobre o impacto da obra do diretor teatral japonês Seki Sano na cena mexicana. Sano é considerado o pai do teatro mexicano e foi fundador do Teatro de Artes, onde desenvolveu uma nova pedagogia teatral. O artigo contextualiza a sua obra, aborda a sua formação no Japão e na Rússia com foco nas suas conexões com artistas como Meyerhold e Stanislavski, entre outros. A questão principal diz respeito às singularidades contextuais e às transculturalidades no teatro, uma vez que não se trata apenas da aplicação de técnicas teatrais específicas, mas sobretudo, da emergência de algumas questões que fazem pensar a cena teatral e seus aspectos pedagógicos, tanto no Japão como no contexto latino-americano.
Poderes partidarios y reclutamiento ministerial. El caso argentino
Authors: Camerlo Marcelo , Clerici Paula , Molina Anabella
Published: October 2024

Objective/context: Party recruitment is a crucial governance tool in contemporary democracies. Presidential and parliamentary heads of government distribute ministerial portfolios to party members in exchange for essential political resources, such as legislative support. This article explores the relationship between government formation and political parties, with parties that are not very institutionalized. In particular, it examines the extent to which arguments about presidential cabinet formation hold up when the hierarchical level of party ministers is considered. Methodology: This statistical study uses a generalized linear model (GLM) with a binomial distribution and a logit link function with robust standard errors. It aims to carry out causality exploration to test the original indicators of the proposed dependent variables. Conclusions: Hierarchy and partisan powers are relevant factors to complement existing explanations of ministerial recruitment strategies. Originality: Comparative research on government formation and its connection to political parties has made significant progress, focusing on the distinction between ministers affiliated and not affiliated with a party. However, this dichotomous approach neglects consideration of the hierarchical position within the party structure, a fundamental aspect of the governing party model underlying parliamentary democracies. This article presents a trichotomous measure that considers the hierarchical level of ministers.
Perfiles partidarios de los gabinetes en Panamá (1989-2023)
Authors: Barragan Manjón Melany
Published: October 2024

Objective/context: This article analyzes the partisan profiles of cabinets in Panama from the transition to democracy to the present day. Methodology: Using an original methodological approach, a case study is conducted to empirically measure the degree of partisanship among the ministers who have served in Panamanian cabinets since the democratic transition. Conclusions: The data reveal that Panama is a case of cabinet partisanship, despite the growing presence of independent ministers. The most prominent party members are rewarded with positions in the government and leadership of the most significant ministries. Originality: This work provides empirical evidence, based on a database compiled by the author, about the differences in party affiliation among various ministers. While some are strong figures within the party, others are newcomers. It offers previously unexplored data on a case study that has been scarcely addressed in the literature.
xFe/Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 thermoelectromagnetic films with coexistence of positive and negative magnetoresistance
Authors: Ke Shao-Qiu , Ye Xian-Feng , Zhang Hao-Jun , Nie Xiao-Lei , Chen Tian-Tian , Liu Cheng-Shan , Zhu Wan-Ting , Wei Ping , Zhao Wen-Yu ,   State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
Published: October 2024

Thermoelectric (TE) films with excellent electrical transport property are key materials for developing efficient in-plane heat dissipation technology, but their low electrical transport property is a challenge that restricts their application. Recently, a new thermo-electro-magnetic coupling effect has been proposed to significantly improve the comprehensive TE performance. In order to explore the influence of the above effects on the electric transport property of TE films, we develop an integrated preparation method through ball milling dispersion, screen-printing and hot-pressing curing, obtaining a series of xFe/Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 (BST)/epoxy TE films in which Fe nanoparticles serve as the second phase, resulting in the thermo-electro-magnetic coupling effect , and also we study their influence on the electrothermal transport performance. The results are shown below. The positive and negative magnetoresistance are co-existent in xFe/BST/epoxy thermoelectromagnetic films; the preferred orientation factor of BST (000l) is positively proportional to the positive magnetoresistance (MR+), resulting in an increase of the conductivity; the spin-dependent scattering of negative magnetoresistance (MR–) derived from the local magnetic moment of strong ferromagnetic Fe nanoparticles increases the Seebeck coefficient. Hence, the power factor of Fe/BST/epoxy thermoelectromagnetic film near room temperature reaches 2.87 mW⋅K–2⋅m–1, which is 78% higher than that of BST/epoxy thermoelectric film. These results indicate that the coexistence of positive and negative magnetoresistance in thermoelectromagnetic films can not only relieve the coupling relationship between conductivity and Seebeck coefficient in TE materials, but also provide a new physical mechanism for the excellent TE conversion performance induced by magnetic nanoparticles.
Integrated vibration absorption and isolation design method for metamaterial beams based on bandgap wave-insulating vibration isolatior
Authors: Wei Wei , Guan Feng , Fang Xin ,   College of Intelligent Science, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha 410073, China,   Naval Research Academy, Beijing 100161, China
Published: October 2024

Advanced vibration control technology is widely needed in the fields of aerospace and shipbuilding. Currently, separate vibration absorption and isolation design of most systems are separated, and existing isolation designs cannot effectively enhance the isolation of low-frequency line spectra. There is an urgent need to develop integrated vibration absorption and isolation designs and strengthen low-frequency line spectrum control. In response to this need, this paper focuses on a typical Euler beam and the investigation of the propagation characteristics of vibrations in transverse direction and longitudinal direction, the principles of integrated vibration absorption and isolation design, and the synergistic regulation of bandgaps, based on acoustic metamaterial bandgap wave-insulating vibration control configurations and analytical methods. Ultimately, without adding additional structures, the wave-insulating vibration control device is used to generate multiple modes of vibration absorption and isolation simultaneously, achieving an integrated low-frequency, broadband, and high-efficiency vibration absorption and isolation design. This method achieves broadband vibration isolation in the transverse vibration isolation path while also introducing local resonance bandgaps that significantly improve low-frequency vibration isolation. In the longitudinal (forward propagation) path, in addition to near-zero and Bragg bandgaps, multilayer isolators generate multimodal local resonant bandgaps, achieving low-frequency broadband vibration absorption and effective control in the entire frequency range. This paper elucidates the synergistic modulation of longitudinal and transverse bandgaps, showing that by superimposing these bandgaps, an impressive bandgap ratio of 87.3% below 100 Hz across the entire frequency range can be achieved. Furthermore, an entity structure is designed, and the accuracy of the analytical results is verified by using the finite element method. The findings provide feasible design ideas for realizing the integrated vibration absorption and isolation of complex structures such as beams, plates, pipelines, and frames.
Centrosome Migration and Apical Membrane Formation in Polarized Epithelial Cells: Insights from the MDCK Cyst Model
Authors: Wang Po-Kai , Lin Keng-Hui , Tang Tang K
Published: October 2024

Polarization is crucial for the proper functioning of epithelial cells. Early polarization features include the trafficking and enrichment of polarity molecules to form the apical membrane (AM) or cell-cell junctions, as well as the apical positioning of the centrosome. However, the dependencies among polarity molecules, AM formation, and centrosome positioning remain poorly understood. In conventional Matrigel-cultured epithelial cells,
de novo
polarization can occur when a single cell divides. At the exit of mitosis, centrosomes move to the location where the apical membrane will form, raising the question of the role of the centrosome in epithelial polarization. We perturb centrosomes and polarity regulators in Matrigel-cultured cells and also manipulate polarity direction in non-conventional culture to examine the relationship between polarity features. Surprisingly, the centrosome is not essential for AM formation but promotes formation efficiency. The polarity regulator Par3, rather than the trafficking of AM components, affects centrosome positioning. In non-conventional cultures, the centrosome migration is opposite to that of the AM direction, and Par3 exhibits a different pattern from Matrigel culture. Taken together, our work shows that polarity indicated by centrosome position is not universal and elucidates the upstream-downstream relationship between centrosome positioning and other polarization features, providing insights into epithelial polarization.