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Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos y patrimonio local en el Grado de Educación Primaria: la creación de un campo de aprendizaje
Authors: Serrano Arnáez Begoña
Published: February 2025

Introducción: La adhesión de universidades españolas al Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior (EEES) ha transformado las funciones docentes, enfocándose en un aprendizaje basado en competencias. En la asignatura de Didáctica de las Ciencias Sociales, se promueve el uso del patrimonio local para fomentar estas competencias. Metodología: Para implementar esta propuesta, se utilizó el Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos (ABP) con 114 alumnos, resultando en 32 proyectos desarrollados. Resultados: La evaluación de los proyectos se realizó mediante documentos escritos, fotomontajes y videocápsulas, utilizando una rúbrica consensuada para valorar la presentación y organización. Además, se aplicó un cuestionario anónimo en Google Forms para obtener sugerencias y percepciones de los estudiantes. Discusión: El análisis de los resultados permitió identificar aspectos críticos en la implementación del proyecto educativo y ofreció lecciones valiosas. Estas conclusiones incluyen recomendaciones para mejorar la práctica educativa, las políticas de enseñanza y orientar futuras investigaciones. Conclusiones: El estudio demuestra cómo el uso del patrimonio local y metodologías innovadoras como el ABP pueden enriquecer la formación de los estudiantes y optimizar la enseñanza en contextos educativos contemporáneos.
Perspectivas fotográficas singulares en arte contemporáneo
Authors: Galván Lamet Pedro
Published: February 2025

Introducción: Analizamos la experimentación fotográfica realizada por dos relevantes artistas contemporáneos, Marina Abramovic y Manuel Franquelo, como manifestaciones destacadas que exploran la concepción de la imagen como datos. Metodología: Continuamos la investigación cualitativa basada en los estudios sobre los colaboradores técnicos de los artistas. Basada en entrevistas en profundidad a los artistas y productores implicados. El marco teórico contextualiza y aplica los presupuestos del artículo de Adam Lowe Focusing on form: The future of photographyy. Resultados: Ambas obras han investigado la conexión técnica entre fotografía y las tres dimensiones, integrando los datos informáticos con los materiales tradicionales del arte. En estos procesos adquiere protagonismo la figura del productor. Discusión: Se deducen cuatro consecuencias significativas: su capacidad intermedial, la diversidad en su materialización, las formas de trabajo multidisciplinares y su editabilidad ilimitada que ponen en cuestión la obra única. Conclusiones: visibilizan la problemática sobre la polarización entre virtualidad y materialización de la imagen y cuestiona las atribuciones otorgadas al artista, que le responsabilizan sobre la gestión de toda la información de su obra.
Competenze per la vita, competenze per la carriera, competenze per l'inclusione
Authors: Caruso Ileana , Messina Mariangela
Published: February 2025

Introduzione: La prospettiva dell’Agenda 2030, nel complesso panorama delle diversità, ha imposto una revisione delle politiche di intervento nei confronti delle persone con disabilità, per lo sviluppo di progetti, attività e metodologie finalizzati alla loro valorizzazione e realizzazione professionale. Metodologia: La metodologia utilizzata è la ricerca-azione, intesa come processo sociale che permette di promuovere best practices, coniugando la dimensione teorica del modello biopsicosociale e la parte più operativa applicata ai meccanismi di inserimento lavorativo mirato. Risultati: Le conclusioni confermano l’importanza di linguaggi codificati e condivisi nella strutturazione di interventi che riducano il divario tra capacità e perfomance della persona con disabilità, all’interno di un determinato contesto lavorativo. Approfondimento: è stata avviata una riflessione sulla reale percezione dell’incidenza dei fattori ambientali in relazione alla componente “Attività e Partecipazione” dell’ICF, declinata nell’area delle abilità trasversali per evidenziare facilitatori e barriere su cui i Diversity Manager aziendali possano intervenire per favorire percorsi di inclusione nei contesti lavorativi. Conclusioni: L’ICF supporta interventi mirati che, partendo da un’analisi dettagliata dei contesti, riducono lo svantaggio delle persone con disabilità causato dalla mancanza di risorse, opportunità o adattamenti dell’ambiente.
Transferencia de aprendizajes estudiantiles en educación superior desde procesos de evaluación transformacionales, participativos y colaborativos
Authors: Álvarez Marisol
Published: February 2025

Introducción: Este estudio explora cómo los estudiantes realizan la transferencia de aprendizajes a través de experiencias evaluativas transformacionales que fomentan la participación activa y colaborativa entre ellos. Metodología: Se adoptó un enfoque cualitativo-descriptivo, utilizando un estudio de casos intrínseco, con la participación de 27 estudiantes del Diplomado de Innovación en Docencia Universitaria. Resultados: Los estudiantes destacan que, al abordar las tareas evaluativas de manera activa, participativa y colaborativa, pudieron transferir y consolidar sus aprendizajes. Además, señalaron que reconocer y verbalizar sus errores en conjunto con sus pares les permitió significar y perpetuar sus conocimientos. Discusión: Se valora el trabajo activo y colaborativo entre los estudiantes, que, a través de las tareas evaluativas, tuvieron la oportunidad de interactuar con compañeros de distintas disciplinas, identificar sus errores y buscar soluciones para mejorar. Conclusión: El hecho de que los estudiantes hayan tenido un rol activo en los procesos de evaluación de su aprendizaje implicó que el docente se apartara de su rol tradicional, brindando a los estudiantes la posibilidad de proponer y participar de manera significativa en la evaluación de su propio proceso educativo.
ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНО-ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ КРИТИЧНИХ ДЕФОРМАЦІЙ КЛЕЄНОЇ ДЕРЕВИНИ
Authors: Гомон Св. Св. , Гомон С. С.
Published: February 2025

Наведено методику експериментальних досліджень клеєної деревини листяних та хвойних порід осьовим стиском уздовж волокон за жорсткого режиму випробувань на сучасному випробувальному обладнанні. Побудовано повні (дійсні) діаграми деформування «напруження σс – відносні деформації uc» клеєної деревини листяних та хвойних порід. Експериментальним та теоретичним шляхом встановлено критичні відносні деформації таких матеріалів. Запропоновано формулу для визначення критичних відносних деформацій клеєної деревини, яка включає пружну та пластичну складові. Встановлено, що для критичних відносних деформацій, які визначені теоретичним шляхом, відбувається характерне несуттєве збільшення та зменшення значень в порівнянні з суцільною деревиною вологістю 12% віком 60 років. Таким же чином спостерігається зміна деформацій пружної складової функції, а от пластична складова значно збільшується на 3,9–41,3%. Наведено статистичний аналіз проведених досліджень.
МОДИФІКАЦІЯ ДЕРЕВИНИ ЕКОЛОГІЧНО ЧИСТИМИ МАТЕРІАЛАМИ
Authors: Довбенко Т. О. , Гомон Св. Св. , Матвіюк О. В. , Павлюк А. П.
Published: February 2025

Проведено аналіз модифікації деревини натуральними, екологічно чистими матеріалами. Процес модифікації (хімічний,фізичний або біологічний) деревини передбачає підвищення якості матеріалу за рахунок покращення ряду властивостей – стійкості до гниття, зміни геометричних розмірів, впливу атмосферних впливів, підвищення механічних властивостей тощо. Вивчено фізичний спосіб підвищення якості деревини шляхом методу просочення.Встановлено, що для просочення деревини використовують розчини на основі олій та смол з додаванням компонентів, які пришвидшують їх поліконденсацію та сприяють видозміні властивостей. Проаналізовано вплив різних видів натуральних олій (деревна, тикова, дігтярна, лляна, тунгова), враховано їх позитивні та негативні властивості. Перевагами натуральних олій є їх природне походження та екологічність. Крім того, визначено властивості мінеральних олій, які виробляються з нафти шляхом тривалого багатоступеневого очищення.
ОПТИМІЗАЦІЯ ГІДРАВЛІЧНИХ РОЗРАХУНКІВ ТРУБОПРОВОДІВ МІСЬКОГО ВОДОВІДВЕДЕННЯ
Authors: Ткачук О. А. , Ліпянін В. А. , Шевчук О. В. , Ярута Я. В.
Published: February 2025

Проаналізовано основні взаємозв’язки між конструктивними і кінематичними параметрами трубопроводів водовідведення при виконанні їхніх гідравлічних розрахунків за спрощеною формулою.Наведено оригінальні залежності, отримані авторами, для взаємозв’язків між параметрами трубопроводів. Встановлено, що характер зміни витрат води і швидкостей потоків у їхньому живому перерізі не залежить від діаметрів та ухилів трубопроводів, а тільки від їхнього наповнення. Значення мінімально допустимих ухилів трубопроводів для усіх типів міського водовідведення практично співпадають, залежать тільки від їх діаметрів і можуть бути визначені за отриманою емпіричною формулою. Визначено гранично допустимі мінімальні та максимальні ухили, а також максимальні витрати стічних вод, що відповідають цим ухилам для трубопроводів різних діаметрів. Для практичних розрахунків запропоновано програмний модуль, який слід застосовувати як електронний калькулятор гідравлічних розрахунків.
РОЗРАХУНОК ЗАЛІЗОБЕТОННИХ СТАТИЧНО НЕВИЗНАЧЕНИХ СИСТЕМ З ВРАХУВАННЯМ ТРІЩИНОУТВОРЕННЯ
Authors: Азізов Т. Н. , Кочкарьов Д. В.
Published: February 2025

У статті запропоновано спосіб ітераційного розрахунку залізобетонних конструкцій, сутність якого полягає в тому, що при утворенні тріщин жорсткість у елементі зменшується раз і назавжди.Надалі, на наступній ітерації ця жорсткість не збільшується, навіть якщо згинальний момент менше за момент тріщиноутворення. Це відповідає фізичній сутності залізобетонного елемента, адже після утворення тріщини його жорсткість не може збільшуватись. Завдяки такому прийому ітераційний процес стабільно сходиться, а кількість ітерацій суттєво зменшується.
Pendidikan Islam Dalam Perspektif Ibnu Khaldun Dan Relevansinya Dengan Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Saefuddin Muhammad Fitriadi , Nur Zam Zam Fahmi , Kambali
Published: February 2025

In this article, we will explain the deconstruction of Ibnu Khaldun's educational thought, what the concepts, goals and curriculum of education are according to Ibnu Khaldun and discuss whether this is still relevant today. The author uses the Library Research method or library method. Library research is a series of activities related to library data collection, reading, storage and processing of research materials. Ibnu Khaldun was born on 1 Ramadhan 732 H. or 27 May 1332 M. In Tunisia. His family was of Andalusian descent who emigrated to Tunisia in the mid  7 H. Ibn Khaldun's perspective on education is still in line with the independent curriculum (KM) that is implemented today. The harmony in question is found in the al-hiwar method, where in this method students will gain knowledge not only in class, through al-hiwar or direct interviews conducted with someone who is competent outside the classroom and community environment.
Pengaruh Penerapan LKPD Berbasis PjBL Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Peserta Didik Pada Pembelajaran PAI
Authors: Rezkia Zanianti Mifa , Kasja Eki Waluyo  , Tajudin Nur
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to see if there is an influence between PjBL-based LKPD on students' creative thinking skills in PAI learning. The research method used is a quantitative experiment of the pseudo-experiment type with a non-equivalent group design which contains pretest, posttest, and two treatments. The results of the tests carried out in this study are descriptive analysis, normality test, homogeneity test and hypothesis test with paired sample t-test type. Based on the results of the study, it can be seen that in the descriptive analysis between the experimental class there is an increase of 38.63 while the control class is 36.42, in the normality test of the experimental class and the control class can be said to be distributed normally because the data produced > 0.05, in the homogeneity test of the pretest based on mean of 0.690 and the posstest of 0.690, it can be concluded that it is homogeneous,  In the hypothesis test of the value of Sig. 0.0000 < 0.05,  Therefore, it can be concluded that it is homogeneous, in the hypothesis test of the Sig value. 0.0000 < 0.05, it can be concluded that there is an influence of PjBL-based LKPD on students' ability in PAI learning.
Keberadaan Pendidikan Pondok Pesantren dalam Perkembangan Spritual dan Kultural Masyarakat
Authors: Yuldafriyenti  , Kamal Tamrin , Hakim Rosalawati , Hakim Hanafi Abdul , Zulhadi
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the role of Islamic boarding school education in the spiritual and cultural development of the community. This research uses a literature method by processing data from literature such as books, articles, and journals. The results of the study show that pesantren are not only the center of religious education but also play a significant role in character formation, tradition preservation, and development of local cultural values. Teaching in pesantren integrates intellectual, spiritual, and social education through the practice of worship, discipline, and social interaction. The flexibility of pesantren is reflected in its adaptation to changing times by combining traditional and modern curricula. With this holistic approach, pesantren helps to produce individuals who are faithful, knowledgeable, and have high social responsibility. In addition, pesantren contribute to the empowerment of the local economy through practical skills training, such as agriculture and crafts. Thus, pesantren remains relevant as an educational institution that supports the spiritual, cultural, and economic development of the community in a sustainable manner.
Pengembangan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Peserta Didik Melalui Problem Based Learning Pada Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Kianda Alka , Azwar Beni , Iswanto Rahmat
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the development of students' problem-solving skills through Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the subject of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) in the Independent Curriculum of SMA Negeri 04 Kepahiang. The research uses a qualitative method with an exploratory case study approach. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation, and then analyzed in a qualitative descriptive manner. The results of the study show that the application of PBL with relevant socio-moral cases is able to improve students' critical thinking skills and understanding of religious concepts. Teacher support through feedback is effective in connecting theory and practice. Obstacles such as teacher resistance and time constraints can be overcome with teacher training and school management support. This study recommends strengthening PBL to improve the quality of PAI learning.
Upaya Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Membina Akhlak Mulia Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Rosyid M. Farhan , Septia Nugroho Anggi , Fajri M Rizkal
Published: February 2025

Morals is among the great thinkers among Muslims whose influence is recognized and required right now. From a historical and theological perspective, morality appears to protect and direct Muslims on their path to safety in this life and the next, and it is not hyperbole to suggest that the primary goal of Muhammad's apostolate is the ideal growth of morality. That's what he stated, and history demonstrates that his preaching was successful in part because of the people who upheld his high moral standards, to the extent that Allah SWT personally commended the Prophet Muhammad SAW for his high moral standards and declared them to be uswah hasana. Human life patterns are determined by an individual's attitude towards God and the development of moral consciousness. Morals, sometimes known as morality, appropriateness, and propriety, are ethical principles that guide behavior. While an immoral life and every moral violation are in opposition to moral consciousness, a moral life and every moral deed are a suitable response to moral consciousness. Moral awareness is the state of self-consciousness in which individuals perceive or experience both good and harmful deeds.
Ilmu Dalam Pandangan Islam
Authors: Gusmaletri  , Ratna Sari Esi , Sartati
Published: February 2025

Nature is increasingly modern and advanced, and through this development and advancement, technology and science are also increasingly advanced. According to the Islamic perspective, knowledge is important and must be carried out in appropriate ways. If science does not have an Islamic perspective, physical and non-physical instability can arise. The aim of this research is to explore the nature of science from an Islamic perspective using the literature study method. This research investigates the basic concepts and principles of technology and knowledge contained in Islamic teachings through qualitative research methods. In order to obtain a good interpretation of religious perspectives on advances in technology and knowledge, and in what way these can be linked to aspects of Islam, a number of Islamic literary sources were studied. The results of this study are intended to provide a more specific understanding of the way Islam views its role and influence on technology and knowledge for human and social prosperity. This study can help gain a broader understanding of how technology, science and religious aspects interact through an Islamic perspective.
Tantangan Pendidikan Islam Di Era Society 5.0
Authors: Muslikh Muslikh
Published: February 2025

Society 5.0 is a challenge for Islamic education that must be addressed wisely to achieve its goal of developing the personality of people who are faithful and devoted to Allah SWT, and can apply their knowledge for the benefit of the people. This research explains Islamic Education's efforts to face Society 5.0. This research is a literature study using qualitative-descriptive-analytic methods. data collection through study of primary and secondary sources from books, texts, journals or articles. Data analysis was carried out through exploration of Islamic Education and Society 5.0. The research results show: (1) Islamic education must be able to solve various problems, produce students who think critically and creatively; (2) The need for reconstruction and reorientation of Islamic Education to achieve educational goals through improving the quality of human resources, completeness of technology-based facilities and infrastructure, and innovative learning models; (3) Futuristic Islamic education and digital-based learning as a means of enriching information and accelerating the achievement of alearning goals for students.
Penerapan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Aplikasi Quizizz Dalam Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam Dan Budi Pekerti
Authors: Damayanti Nur Yeka , Kustati Martin , Amelia Rezki , Gusmirawati  , Hidayati  , Hayati Naila
Published: February 2025

The study aims to determine the significant difference in learning outcomes between the experimental class that uses quizizz application-based learning media and the control class that uses conventional learning media for students in grade IX of SMP PGRI 1 Padang. The research method used was a quasi-experiment with a population of 106 students and a research sample of 60 students. Data collection techniques through tests (pretest, posttest) and documentation. The results of the study from the N-gain score data showed that the improvement of learning outcomes in experimental classes that applied quizizz application-based learning media was in a high classification with a percentage of 77%, while the improvement in learning outcomes in control classes that applied conventional learning media was in a low classification with a percentage of 31%.  Supported by the results of the independent sample t-test, a sig. (2 tailed) by 0.000 < 0.05 this means, H-0. rejected and, H-a. Accepted. Thus, the application of quizizz application-based learning media has significant differences in learning outcomes in grade IX students of SMP PGRI 1 Padang.
Pengelolaan SDM Pendidikan di PAUD Al - Qur'an Al - Jaami'ah
Authors: Al-Husen Putri Lailiyatul Azizah , Putri Hoyrun Nisa Amini  , Salsabila Wiyosa Sagita  , Siti Nurul Rahmah  , Hinggil Permana
Published: February 2025

The main aim of PAUD institutions, which are early childhood education organizations, is to develop students' intelligence. Implementation requires not only planning teaching and learning activities but also an integrated strategy that considers a number of variables, including educational objectives, teachers, students, facilities and the environment. PAUD institutions must pay attention to the human resources (HR) they have. Management of these institutions requires increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities of human resources. This research focuses on human resource management in education, especially in terms of teaching and education staff. By maintaining a conservation HR commitment, you can encourage work morale, provide inspiration, and increase employee productivity in the organization through effective strategic management.
Effect of olive leaves powder supplementation on quality attributes and antioxidants of fresh milk cheese
Authors: Boudhrioua Nourhene , Mhiri Nouha , Mkadem Wafa , Fendri Mahdi
Published: February 2025

Background: Fortifying cheese with olive leaves powder, presents an innovative approach allowing the improvement of quality attributes of dairy products. Olive leaves, a co-product of olive oil production, are rich in bioactive compounds, which are known for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of olive leaf powder supplementation on fresh cheese quality attributes. 
Methods and Results: Three formulations of fresh cheese made from cow milk and supplemented with olive leaves powder (0.5, 1, 1.5%) were prepared and compared to not-supplemented fresh cheese. The incorporation of the olive leaves powder did not affect the physicochemical characteristics of cheese, except for colorimetric parameters and fat and ash contents. However, it positively affects antioxidant content and activity. The incorporation of olive leaves powder at different levels (0.5, 1, and 1.5%) in fresh cheeses enhances the content of phenols (54.17%, 59.26%, and 64.52%, compared to control cheese). The same trend was found for the antioxidant activity. Sensory analysis showed that some sensory descriptors significantly changes, such as color, odor, taste, and after-taste. The fresh cheese supplemented with 0.5% olive leaf powder is the most appreciated one, suggesting that olive leaves could be used in fortifying cheese and promoting consumers’ antioxidant defense.
Novelty: This study presents a novel approach to fortifying fresh cheese with olive leaf powder (OLP) to enhance antioxidant properties while preserving the key quality attributes. OLP significantly increases phenolic content and antioxidant activity without compromising physicochemical attributes. Sensory analysis reveals that cheese with 0.5% OLP offers the best consumer acceptance, highlighting its potential as a functional dairy product. This innovative use of OLP supports the development of healthier dairy alternatives in response to growing consumer demand
Keywords: olive leaves, antioxidants, fresh cheese, sensory properties, chemical properties.
The Robotic Busboy: Steps Towards Developing a Mobile Robotic Home Assistant
Authors: Srinivasa Siddhartha  , Ferguson Dave  , Vande Weghe Mike  , Diankov Rosen  , Berenson Dmitry  , Helfrich Casey  , Strasdat Hauke
Published: February 2025

We present an autonomous multi-robot system that can collect objects from indoor environments and load them into a dishwasher rack. We discuss each component of the system in detail and highlight the perception, navigation, and manipulation algorithms employed. We present results from several public demonstrations, including one in which the system was run for several hours and interacted with several hundred people.
Sensor-Behavior Integration in Wheelchair Support by a Humanoid
Authors: Nozawa Shunichi  , Maki Toshiaki  , Kojima Mitsuharu  , Kanzaki Shigeru  , Okada Kei  , Inaba Masayuki
Published: February 2025

In this paper, we deal with wheelchair support by a life-sized humanoid robot. In wheelchair support, integration between sensory information and behavior is important to adapt the humanoid robot to the physics of the real world, environment and the user. Contributions of this paper is (1)whole-body motion including pushing motion using offset of ZMP and observation of attitude outlier, (2)recognition of a wheelchair using particle filter and (3)human-interface behind the person using face detection and recognition of gesture. This paper aims at the support that the humanoid robot pushes the wheelchair and the user can transfer to anywhere only by instructing where to go.
Left-right asymmetry gene expression domains are reversed in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Authors: Moreau A.  , Azeddine B.  , Wang D.S.  , Labelle H.  , Poitras B.  , Rivard C.-H.  , Grimard G.  , Ouellet J.  , Parent S.
Published: February 2025

We investigated whether asymmetrical growth of the spine in bipedal mice developing a scoliosis and in AIS patients could share a common pathomechanism involving the perturbation of left-right (LR) asymmetry genes. Paraspinal muscle biopsies were taken intraoperatively from AIS patients requiring a spinal surgery (n=20) and scoliotic bipedal C57Bl6j mice (n=20). In both cases, muscle biopsies were taken on both sides (left and right) at the apex of the curve as well as above and below the apex and were frozen in liquid nitrogen for subsequent RNA extraction with the Trizol method. Expression analyses of LR-asymmetry genes were performed by real-time PCR. Non-scoliotic bipedal mice (n=10) and quadrupedal ones (n=5) were used as controls. Expression analyzes showed that left-restricted genes were strongly expressed on the right side instead of the left side of the body in the case of right thoracic curves in scoliotic mice and AIS patients. These changes in spatial expression domain occur mainly at the apex of the curve in scoliotic mice and AIS patients.
Identification of SRS 22r Domains Using Factor Analysis Methodology
Authors: Burton D.C.  , Lai S.M.  , Asher M.A.
Published: February 2025

The psychometric properties of the SRS-22r have been validated in a number of studies. However, to our knowledge a factor analysis of the language of origin English version has not been published. The purpose of this study is to examine the underlying domain/factor structure of the SRS-22r and validate the internal consistency of the identified domains. One hundred and sixteen adolescents (ages 8–18) with spinal deformities completed the SRS-22r. A principal component analysis with orthogonal rotation was then performed assessing the domain structure of the instrument. The underlying construct of each individual domain being measured was then validated using the Cronbach's alpha. Initial analysis identified only three domains (rather than five), with the construct in two of the domains contaminated by the questions from the management domain. After removing the two management questions, which influence other domains, four domains were identified: Pain, Function, Self Image, and Mental Health. Three questions [1 function; and 2 self-image] were identified that could be interchangeably placed in multiple domains. However, the internal consistency of all domains was best when these questions were retained in their original domain. Cronbach's alpha of the domains was 0.88 for Pain; 0.84 for Function; and 0.80 for Self Image and 0.90 for Mental Health. Finally, the internal consistency of the satisfaction/dissatisfaction with management domain was 0.73. Factor analysis of the SRS-22r confirms the placement of the 20 non-management domain questions in their respective four domains. Internal consistency was good to excellent in all domains.
Posterior instrumented scoliosis correction in thoracic late onset idiopathic scoliosis: two year results
Authors: Cole A.A.  , Qaimkhani S.A.  , Sharma S.  , Naylor B.  , Hughes C.  , Breakwell L.M.  , Douglas D.L.
Published: February 2025

To evaluate the cosmetic improvement two years after posterior instrumented scoliosis correction in thoracic late onset idiopathic scoliosis. This is a prospective study of 18 patients with thoracic late onset idiopathic scoliosis treated by one surgeon (AAC). All patients were assessed before surgery and at 8 weeks, 1 year and 2 years after surgery. Each patient had radiographic assessment and SRS-22 questionnaires. Cosmesis was specifically assessed by the self image domain of the SRS-22, Scoliometer maximum angle of trunk inclination (ATI) and Quantec scan (Hump sum and Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index, POTSI). The thoracic Cobb angle improved by 66%. Cosmetically, maximum ATI improved by 38%, Hump sum by 40%, POTSI by 71% and SRS-22 self image domain by 36%. Using modern posterior instrumentation and techniques, we achieve good correction in the frontal plane as measured by Cobb angle and POTSI. However, transverse plane correction of the rib hump measured by maximum ATI and Hump Sum is less well corrected. The patient assessment of cosmetic improvement seems to follow the transverse plane improvement.
French-Canadian validation of the Spinal Appearance Questionnaire (SAQ) in the adolescent patients at a scoliosis clinic and its clinical application
Authors: Parent S.  , Roy-Beaudry M.  , Joncas J.  , Beauséjour M.  , Forcier M.  , Bekhiche S.  , Grimard G.  , Labelle H.
Published: February 2025

The SAQ was developed to measure patients' and parents' perceptions of their spinal deformity appearance. The objective of this study was to provide the French-Canadian spine community with a validated version of the SAQ. The SAQ was distributed to 254 French-speaking consecutive patients at the scoliosis clinics of CHU Sainte-Justine, in addition to the SRS Outcome Questionnaire (SRS-22). 182 fully completed questionnaires were obtained: 161 girls, 21 boys, mean age 15.0 (2.5) Cobb angle between 0 and 88 degrees. Intra-domain correlations were moderate to high (0.34 to 0.80, p<0.01) indicating that the items of the scales demonstrated a satisfactory internal coherence. Comparison of scores between SAQ-fv items and SRS-22 domains showed only high correlations (0.36 to 0.56, p<0.01) for the self-image domain, as expected in this test of convergent validity. A clear gradient in SAQ-fv scores according to Cobb angles was found in every scales. BMI, age, Risser and gender did not influence the questionnaire scores. Pre-operative patients' and parents' scores were significantly more affected when compared to other groups (observation, braced and post-op). In the SAQ-fv second part (Q9-Q16), a U-shaped distribution and a higher disagreement between parents and patients were observed, questioning the response scale construction. The SAQ-fv shows satisfactory validity and reliability in spinal deformity appearance evaluation. Since it is independent of patient's general characteristics it can discriminate between relevant clinical values and provide useful information for the clinical management of AIS patients.
Health Data Exchange, Health Data Sharing and Decentralised Clinical Data Collections – Recommendations from a Belgian expert group
Authors: Devlies Jos  , De Moor Georges  , De Clercq Etienne  , Vandenberghe André
Published: February 2025

The Belgian Federal Health Authorities are willing to redefine their eHealth vision and to reformulate their strategy in consensus with healthcare professionals and other domain experts. The National Health Insurance Institute ordered end 2007 a study to a group of expertsMembers of the MIM-experts' Group: C. Brecht, E. De Clercq (co-president), B; Debande, K. De Bock, G. De Moor (co-president), J Devlies (redactor), D. du Boullay, T. Fiers, P. Jongen, M. Nyssen, T. Putzeys, R. Van de Velde, A. Vandenberghe (redactor) and M. Verbeke. The work was coordinated by the MIM (the Belgian Medical Informatics Association), JP Dercq and R. Goetschalkx (INAMI – RIZIV). Report excerpts were translated by G. Ruyssinck. This work has been funded by the Belgian Health Insurance Institute (INAMI / RIZIV)
A Multi-core CPU Pipeline Architecture for Virtual Environments
Authors: Acosta Eric  , Liu Alan  , Sieck Jennifer  , Muniz Gilbert  , Bowyer Mark  , Armonda Rocco
Published: February 2025

Physically-based virtual environments (VEs) provide realistic interactions and behaviors for computer-based medical simulations. Limited CPU resources have traditionally forced VEs to be simplified for real-time performance. Multi-core processors greatly increase the computational capacity of computers and are quickly becoming standard. However, developing non-application specific methods to fully utilize all available CPU cores for processing VEs is difficult. The paper describes a pipeline VE architecture designed for multi-core CPU systems. The architecture enables development of VEs that leverage the computational resources of all CPU cores for VE simulation. A VE's workload is dynamically distributed across the available CPU cores. A VE can be developed once and scale efficiently with the number of cores. The described pipeline architecture makes it possible to develop complex physically-based VEs for medical simulations. Initial results for a craniotomy simulator being developed have shown super-linear and near-linear speedups when tested with up to four cores.
A Surface Registration Technique for Estimation of 3-D Kinematics of Joints
Authors: Mostafavi Kamal  , Jafari Ali  , Farahmand Farzam
Published: February 2025

This study proposes a new technique for registration of complicated freeform surfaces. The relationship between the initial and transferred location/orientation of a points cloud is formulated and then generalized within the framework of the influence surface modeling approach using least squares method. Results of case studies for estimation of the transformation matrix of articular surface of the knee joint in two scenes of MR images indicated high accuracies of ±1 mm and ±1 degree.
Towards a Mixed Reality Environment for Preoperative Planning of Cardiac Surgery
Authors: Seitel M.  , Maier-Hein L.  , Rietdorf U.  , Nikoloff S.  , Seitel A.  , Franz A.  , Kenngott H.  , Karck M.  , De Simone R.  , Wolf I.  , Meinzer H.-P.
Published: February 2025

We present a novel approach to studying physical heart models by coupling them with virtual 3D representations in a mixed reality environment. The limitations of standalone physical models (non-interactive, static) are overcome by the corresponding virtual models, which in turn become more natural to interact with. The potential of this approach is exemplified by a setup which enables cardiac surgeons to interactively trace the mitral annulus, a part of the cardiac skeleton playing a vital role in mitral valve surgery. We present results of a pilot study and discuss ways of improving and extending the system. The described mixed reality environment could easily be adapted to other fields and thus has the potential to become a new tool for investigating 3D medical data.
Consistency of Performance of Robot-Assisted Surgical Tasks in Virtual Reality
Authors: Suh I.H.  , Siu K.-C.  , Mukherjee M.  , Monk E.  , Oleynikov D.  , Stergiou N.
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study was to investigate consistency of performance of robot-assisted surgical tasks in a virtual reality environment. Eight subjects performed two surgical tasks, bimanual carrying and needle passing, with both the da Vinci surgical robot and a virtual reality equivalent environment. Nonlinear analysis was utilized to evaluate consistency of performance by calculating the regularity and the amount of divergence in the movement trajectories of the surgical instrument tips. Our results revealed that movement patterns for both training tasks were statistically similar between the two environments. Consistency of performance as measured by nonlinear analysis could be an appropriate methodology to evaluate the complexity of the training tasks between actual and virtual environments and assist in developing better surgical training programs.
Health Information Systems Design to Support a Nursing Model of Care: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Kuziemsky Craig E.  , Varpio Lara  , Hall Pippa  , Casimiro Lynn  , Leipe Elaine  , Weaver Lynda  , Jelley Wilma  , Cragg Betty  , Brajtman Susan  , Barnes Peter  , MacDonald Colla  , Poitras Stéphane
Published: February 2025

The design and implementation of health information systems (HISs) in team-based settings is complex owing to the multiple users with different perspectives who interact with the system. We argue that such perspectives must be understood prior to designing and implementing HISs. One specific type of team-based model is a nursing care model. In such a model, care is provided through an interdisciplinary team that is lead by the nursing staff. We analyze a nursing-based model of care according to the context of the organization, clinical unit, and individual as defined by the Contextual Implementation Model [1]. We then discuss how the nursing model will be affected by automation using different HISs.
Televaluation and Usability Assessment of the Human-Machine Interface for a Novel Adaptive Health Knowledge Translation System
Authors: Copen John  , Kushniruk Andre
Published: February 2025

We describe results from usability assessment of a novel adaptive health knowledge translation system interface. Search or retrieval logic, navigation, and presentation elements are crucial to delivering best content. Design requirements have been enhanced by assessing participant needs and desired features.
A Comprehensive Infectious Disease Management System
Authors: Marcu Alex  , Farley John D.
Published: February 2025

An efficient electronic management system is now an essential tool for the successful management and monitoring of those affected by communicable infectious diseases (Human Immunodeficiency Virus - HIV, hepatitis C - HEP C) during the course of the treatment. The current methods which depend heavily on manual collecting, compiling and disseminating treatment information are labor-intensive and time consuming. Clinics specialized in the treatment of infectious diseases use a mix of electronic systems that fail to interact with each other, result in data duplication, and do not support treatment of the patient as a whole. The purpose of the Infectious Disease Management System is to reduce the administrative overhead associated with data collection and analysis while providing correlation abilities and decision support in accordance with defined treatment guidelines. This Infectious Disease Management System was developed to:
Technical and Architectural Issues in Deploying Electronic Health Records (EHRs) over the WWW
Authors: Armstrong Brian  , Kushniruk Andre  , Joe Ron  , Borycki Elizabeth
Published: February 2025

In this paper technical and architectural issues are described in deploying electronic health records (EHRs) over the WWW. The project described involved deployment of EHRs that have been designed to serve in the education of health professionals and health/biomedical informaticians. In order to allow for ubiquitous access to a range of EHRs remotely an architecture was designed with three layers: (a) the “Internet” or remote user access layer (2) the “Perimeter Network”, or middle firewall security and authentication layer (3) the “HINF EHR Network”, consisting of the internal servers hosting EHR applications and databases. The approaches allow for a large number of remote users running a range of operating systems to access the educational EHRs from any location remotely. Virtual machine (VM) technology is employed to allow multiple versions and platforms of operating systems to be installed side-by-side on a single server. Security, technical and budgetary considerations are described as well as past and current applications of the architecture for a number of projects for the education of health professionals in the area of electronic health records.
A Future Perspective on the 3D Media Internet
Authors: Daras Petros  , Alvarez Federico
Published: February 2025

The Internet is a living, dynamic “wizard” who is constantly and rapidly evolving, reshaping and transforming and consequently it is changing our social and economic world. However, Internet was designed and primarily used by scientists for networking research and for exchanging information. The current form of Internet cannot efficiently serve future needs raised by the exponential increase of the available cross-modal content and ensure consistency and correctness in terms of media storage, distribution and consumption, along with options to navigate, interact, search and retrieve this content. In this paper we make an attempt to identify the main barriers posed by the Current Internet and analyse major issues and challenges which is expected to be the pillars of the Future 3D Media Internet.
Privacy-enabled identity management in the Future Internet
Authors: Sorge Christoph  , Girao Joao  , Sarma Amardeo
Published: February 2025

Identity management has the potential to play a major role in the Future Internet as an enabling technology that integrates services with transport infrastructures. The use of partial identities can improve users' control over their personal data and enhance privacy, but revealed data can be used by service providers more than strictly needed, such as for user profiling. Without adequate precautions, service and identity providers could pick up profile and service usage data during the authentication process. Such privacy concerns have gained attention of late, and legal constraints are expected to follow to further limit data transfer from identity providers to service providers. The paper discusses legal constraints from a European perspective, taking into account the possibility of network operators acting as identity providers, and approaches to enhancing privacy. We show how European legislation and user needs for privacy affect the design of Identity Management Systems and outline consequences as well as opportunities and directions for future research.
Considering Online Feature Interaction Detection and Resolution for Integrated Services in Home Network System
Authors: Nakamura Masahide  , Igaki Hiroshi  , Yoshimura Yuhei  , Ikegami Kousuke
Published: February 2025

This paper presents an online detection and resolution method for feature interactions among integrated services in home network systems. To achieve reasonable online detection and resolution, we introduce three new concepts in this paper. Specifically, (a) activation which explicitly defines the execution lifetime of services, (b) mandatory methods which guarantees essential and optional operations in services, and (c) suspend/resume mechanism which allows lower-priority services to sleep temporarily and to wake up later when all conflicting services are terminated. A case study demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Next Generation Stress Inoculation Training for Life Saving Skills Using Prosthetics
Authors: Wiederhold Mark D.  , Salva Angela M.  , Sotomayor Teresita  , Coiro Cheryl  , Wiederhold Brenda K.
Published: February 2025

By integrating medical science with cutting edge simulation and training technologies, realistic prosthetic tissue, wounds, and part task trainers have been developed for the training of trauma care clinicians. The next generation of Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) includes the use of prosthetics developed based on human anatomy and physiology, material science, and nanotechnology. Testing has revealed that these products are highly useful and reliable.
Stress Inoculation Training Supported by Physiology-Driven Adaptive Virtual Reality Stimulation
Authors: Popović Siniša  , Horvat Marko  , Kukolja Davor  , Dropuljić Branimir  , Ćosić Krešimir
Published: February 2025

Significant proportion of psychological problems related to combat stress in recent large peacekeeping operations underscores importance of effective methods for strengthening the stress resistance of military personnel. Adaptive control of virtual reality (VR) stimulation, based on estimation of the subject's emotional state from physiological signals, may enhance existing stress inoculation training (SIT). Physiology-driven adaptive VR stimulation can tailor the progress of stressful stimuli delivery to the physiological characteristics of each individual, which is indicated for improvement in stress resistance. Therefore, following an overview of SIT and its applications in the military setting, generic concept of physiology-driven adaptive VR stimulation is presented in the paper. Toward the end of the paper, closed-loop adaptive control strategy applicable to SIT is outlined.
Is PDA Good for Complex Documentation in Healthcare?
Authors: Chang Polun  , Hsu Chiao-Ling  , Lan Chung-Fu
Published: February 2025

The screen interface has been believed to be the major barrier for the adoption of mobile devices with small display in healthcare. The study objective was to evaluate nurses' perception of the ease of use and usefulness of PDA application, designed with customerized design principles. The PDA application consisted of 18 categories composed of 262 questions over 63 screens, which was designed based on a 21-page Chinese version of the interRAI MDS-HC homecare assessment tool. A WiFi Palm©-based PDA was used. A convenience sample of 60 subjects was invited for evaluation in terms of Davis' Technology Acceptance Model. Results show that close to 95% and 93% of the subjects agreed, overall, the system was easy to use and useful for their work. We conclude that PDAs can be improved and managed to achieve to a very high usability with right interface design principles.
Development of a Measurement Instrument for Nursing Documentation in the Patient Record
Authors: Paans Wolter  , Sermeus Walter  , Nieweg Roos  , Van Der Schans Cees
Published: February 2025

Objectives: To develop, validate and test the reliability of a measurement instrument that measures the extent to which records describe essential aspects of nursing care such as the admission report, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and progress and outcome evaluations. Method:. A measurement instrument was developed based on the Cat-ch-Ing instrument and the Scale for Degrees of Accuracy in Nursing Diagnoses. A record screening was conducted in 7 hospitals in the Netherlands. Content validity was tested by using two Delphi panels. Each of the 250 records was assessed by two reviewers independently. The reliability of the instrument was tested by calculating Cohen's weighted Kappa inter-rater reliability coefficient of 250 records and 12 reviewers. Internal consistency was calculated by using Cronbach's alpha. Results: The new measurement instrument, named D-Catch, consists of six items. Quantity and quality variables were used to judge the accuracy of the nursing documentation. Internal consistency: Cronbach's Alpha 0.722. The inter-rater reliability coefficients were between 0.397–1.000. Conclusions and implications: The D-Catch instrument was estimated to be a valid and reliable measurement instrument for nursing records in hospitals in the Netherlands. An adverse effect on the inter-rater reliability may have been that, specifically in long stay situations, documentation forms with diagnoses, interventions and outcomes were often unstructured and found to be repetitious.