bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Prospective, Randomized Trial to Compare the Efficacy of OPtimizing Technology to Improve Medication Adherence and BP Control (OPTIMA-BP) Invention versus Waitlisted Group in African American Adults with Hypertension (Preprint)
Authors: Still Carolyn , Harwell Carla , Killion Cheryl , Sattar Abdus , Viswanath Satish
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

For many adults living with hypertension, uncontrolled blood pressure (BP) leads to many adverse cardiovascular disease (CVD) events such as stroke, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney failure, and other vascular diseases. Consistent adherence to prescribed hypertension treatment regimens is an important goal for persons living with hypertension, yet it remains a challenge for minority and underserved populations. Employing technology-based intervention (TBI) to support self-managing hypertension presents an opportunity to effectively control BP, and potentially have long-term effects on health outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to test the efficacy of a TBI, OPtimizing Technology to Improve Medication Adherence and BP Control (OPTIMA-BP), as an approach to support hypertension self-management to improve BP, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and long-term compliance in African Americans with hypertension.

METHODS

This prospective, 2-arm randomized trial conducted in the Midwest will enroll African American older adults with hypertension, 50 years of age and older, recruited from primary clinics and community settings. Participants are allocated in a 1:1 ratio using computer-generated randomization to OPTIMA-BP intervention (n = 104) or Waitlist control group (n = 104). Participants are asked to participate in the study over a 12-month period and complete 5 study visits (baseline and follow-up at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months). Individuals in the OPTIMA-BP intervention group will receive three technology components (web-based education, medication adherence mHealth app, study provided home BP monitor), couple with nurse counselling and communication to providers for guideline-directed treatment regimen. We will also collect data on knowledge-attitude mechanisms of self-management (hypertension knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived social support) and proximal behavioral mechanisms (antihypertension medication-taking, diet, exercise). Qualitative analyses will explore participants' experiences with self-managing hypertension using technology.

RESULTS

Participant recruitment began in March 2022, and is currently ongoing. It is anticipated that preliminary findings appropriate for analysis will be disseminated Summer 2024. The primary endpoint is a change in systolic and diastolic BP (<130/80 mm Hg) and improved HRQOL.

CONCLUSIONS

Using TBI along with standard preventive measures provides a unique opportunity to improve BP control and enhance secondary CVD prevention in this high-risk group. By examining the mechanism by which the OPTIMA-BP intervention exerts its effect on self-managing hypertension, our study will advance both behavioral and self-management science.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05564728; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05564728
Measuring Physical Functioning Using Wearable Sensors in Parkinson Disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (the Accuracy of Digital Assessment of Performance Trial Study): Protocol for a Prospective Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: de Graaf Debbie , de Vries Nienke M , van de Zande Tessa , Schimmel Janneke J P , Shin Sooyoon , Kowahl Nathan , Barman Poulami , Kapur Ritu , Marks Jr William J , van 't Hul Alex , Bloem Bastiaan
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND

Physical capacity and physical activity are important aspects of physical functioning and quality of life in people with a chronic disease such as Parkinson disease (PD) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both physical capacity and physical activity are currently measured in the clinic using standardized questionnaires and tests, such as the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and the Timed Up and Go test (TUG). However, relying only on in-clinic tests is suboptimal since they offer limited information on how a person functions in daily life and how functioning fluctuates throughout the day. Wearable sensor technology may offer a solution that enables us to better understand true physical functioning in daily life.

OBJECTIVE

We aim to study whether device-assisted versions of 6MWT and TUG, such that the tests can be performed independently at home using a smartwatch, is a valid and reliable way to measure the performance compared to a supervised, in-clinic test.

METHODS

This is a decentralized, prospective, observational study including 100 people with PD and 100 with COPD. The inclusion criteria are broad: age ≥18 years, able to walk independently, and no co-occurrence of PD and COPD. Participants are followed for 15 weeks with 4 in-clinic visits, once every 5 weeks. Outcomes include several walking tests, cognitive tests, and disease-specific questionnaires accompanied by data collection using wearable devices (the Verily Study Watch and Modus StepWatch). Additionally, during the last 10 weeks of this study, participants will follow an aerobic exercise training program aiming to increase physical capacity, creating the opportunity to study the responsiveness of the remote 6MWT.

RESULTS

In total, 89 people with PD and 65 people with COPD were included in this study. Data analysis will start in April 2024.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of this study will provide information on the measurement properties of the device-assisted 6MWT and TUG in the clinic and at home. When reliable and valid, this can contribute to a better understanding of a person’s physical capacity in real life, which makes it possible to personalize treatment options.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05756075; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05756075

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Transformation and Features of Plant Successions of the Taman Peninsula in Case of Technogenic Impact
Authors: Litvinskaya Svetlana
Published: December 2023

The impact of technogenic objects on the plant communities of the Taman Peninsula is considered. Technogenic transformations lead to destabilization of the balance in plant communities and landscapes of the Taman Peninsula. Anthropogenic successions are manifested differently in different types of ecosystems. The speed and nature of these processes usually determine the resistance of individual populations to the action of new environmental factors on them. When the vegetation cover is destroyed, the succession will focus on the formation of a ruderal community. When the sand-shell substrate was replaced with cement blocks in the littoral zone, the succession began to form linear synanthropic communities.
Herbaceous Diversity in the Gumuk Ecosystem in Ledokombo District-Jember Regency with Varied Land Use Type
Authors: Maisyaroh Wiwin , Hakim Luchman , Sudarto Sudarto , Batoro Jati
Published: December 2023

Gumuk is a unique landscape in Jember Regency resulting from the eruption of Mount Raung that can provide ecosystem services through its ecological functions. Increased mining activity in Gumuk and land-use changes can lead to a decline in biodiversity and affect ecosystem services. This study aims to determine the diversity of herbaceous in the Gumuk ecosystem. Conducted in January - March 2021 in Ledokombo District, Jember Regency. The spatial distribution of Gumuk was carried out using GIS. Herbaceous sampling was carried out using 2x2 plots on three types of Gumuk utilisation, namely mixed gardens, sand mining, and stone mining. The results showed that there were 136 Gumuk in Ledokombo District. One hundred twenty herbaceous species (49 families) were found in all types of Gumuk. Mixed gardens have the highest species diversity (109 species, 49 families) compared to other types. Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop. has high dominance in all types. Species dominance showed a moderate category for all types of Gumuk (D = 0.07). Community complexity in all types was in the high class (D' = 0.90) and species diversity was in the high class (H’ = 3.25). Evenness index € was different in the three types of Gumuk; in mixed gardens, the evenness of species was lower (0.23) than the other two types.
Comparison of Light Intensity under the Canopy between Sal (Shorea robusta) and Akashmoni (Acacia auriculiformis) in Agroforestry Stands: Effect of Tree Size and Distance from Individual Trees
Authors: Islam Md. Al Forhad , Pitol Md. Najmus Sayadat , Khan Md. Nabiul Islam
Published: December 2023

Agroforestry is now inevitable for meeting the snowballing demand for food of the growing number of people worldwide. The light environment is the most important driving force for the growth and development of crops in agroforestry stand. The present study aims to quantify the light interception in two different agroforestry types, where one was composed of Shorea robusta (Sal) with Ananas comosus and another was Acacia auriculiformis (Akashmoni) with Ananas comosus. The relative Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) was measured by a pair of quantum sensors in four directions from some individual trees. Spatial variation of PAR was also explored in both stand types. The results revealed that RPAR did not significantly (P>0.05) vary among four directions of individual trees in S. robusta but the A. auriculiformis showed a significant difference (P<0.001) along the four directions. Also, RPAR was significantly different (P<0.001) at different distances from individual trees under the canopy of both tree species. When the stand-level spatial variation of RPAR was considered, A. auriculiformis (0.177) and S. robusta (0.171) showed no significant difference (P>0.05) in the light environment. Our findings explored that both the tree species would be suitable species for agroforestry practices in the area. For the betterment of the natural S. robusta forest responsible authorities should encourage people to avoid A. auriculiformis plantations near the natural S. robusta forest which will enhance the conservation of S. robusta cover in its natural habitat.
Cobalamin and Thiamine Effect on Microalgae Biomass Production in the Glagah Consortium
Authors: Setyaningrum Tri Wahyu , Budiman Arief , Suyono Eko Agus
Published: December 2023

The Glagah consortium is a mixed culture of various microalgae and bacteria isolated from Glagah Beach, Yogyakarta. Cobalamin and thiamine, which are given by symbiotic bacteria, are assumed will increase biomass. This study aimed to determine the effect of cobalamin and thiamine on microalgae biomass production in the Glagah consortium. The microalgae of Glagah consortium were cultivated for 10 days with vancomycin and gentamicin antibiotic as treatment and without antibiotics as a control. The parameters measured included the number of bacterial colonies, cobalamin and thiamine levels measured by LC-MS, chlorophyll a and b levels, cell density of microalgae and dry biomass. The highest level of cobalamin and thiamine was in the Glagah consortium without antibiotics. Cobalamin and thiamine increased in the exponential phase along with the increasing Staphylococcus sp. colonies. The Quantity of Staphylococcus sp. colonies in the exponential phase was 62.105 (cfu/mL). The level of cobalamin in the exponential phase was 2.33 µg/L and the level of thiamine in the exponential phase was 49.71 µg/L. The highest productivity dried weight biomass was 0.0134 g/L/day in the day-6th on the Glagah consortium without antibiotics. This result showed that microalgae and bacterial interaction was mutualism symbiosis involving cobalamin and thiamine that increased in the exponential phase along with the increasing Staphylococcus sp. colonies. This interaction was able to increase biomass microalgae.
In Silico Analysis of Phalaenopsis Orchid Homeobox1 (POH1) Functional Gene for Shoot Development in Phalaenopsis Orchid
Authors: Rasjid Nuzlan , Kurniawan Febri Yuda , Putri Saifa Usni , Linggabuwana Aviesta , Prasojo Ireneus Seno , Semiarti Endang
Published: December 2023

The most favorite ornamental crop in Indonesia is orchid which benefited as floriculture. Therefore, the quality of this crop must be improved.  Biotechnology is appropriate to be used to improve the quality and quantity of orchid plants. To conduct this method, researchers must know what genes function in plant development. In Phalaenopsis orchids, the gene has been identified as homeobox genes called Phalaenopsis Orchid Homeobox1 (POH1). This research aims to conduct in silico analysis of the gene. The materials were retrieved from mRNA and amino acid databases. Then, the materials are aligned, visualized, motif location analysis, motif function discovery, phylogenetic construction, and protein 3D structural modelling. Based on mRNA and amino acid alignment, there are 4 domain regions that are conserved in POH1 and other homologous genes, such as KNOX1, KNOX2, ELK Domain, and Homeobox KN Domain, which roles as a transcription factor involved in plant development. SWISS-MODEL and ColabFold were used in protein modelling of the protein. By ColabbFold modelling, the modelling prediction uses 325 residues, higher than SWISS-MODEL in 59 residues. ColabFold validation by Ramachandra Plot depicts having the most favourite regions is 68.6%, while SWISS-MODEL is 92.3%. Another validation parameter is overall quality factor and QMEAN Score. Protein modelling by ColabFold has overall quality factor 89.252 and QMEAN Score 0.41 ± 0.05. However, SWISS-MODEL 3D prediction has overall quality factor 98.039 and QMEAN score of 0.71 ± 0.11.
Cultural Riches: An Analysis of BIPA Materials at Andalas University
Authors: Nurilah Indah , Tiawati Refa Lina , Rahmat Wahyudi
Published: December 2023

This research is motivated by the cultural elements contained in the BIPA teaching materials at Andalas University. The method used in this research is content analysis. The data used is data obtained from cultural material contained in BIPA teaching materials at Andalas University. Data collection techniques use reading and note-taking techniques. The data sources in this research are six BIPA teaching materials including Indonesian language textbooks for foreign speakers (BIPA) at the basic level, Indonesian language textbooks for foreign speakers (BIPA) at the advanced basic level, Indonesian grammar for foreign speakers at the basic level, writing. Indonesian for basic level foreign speakers, listening Indonesian for basic level foreign speakers, speaking Indonesian for basic level foreign speakers from Andalas University. According to the results of the analysis, 2 vocal and language symbol systems were found, a knowledge system, a social organization system, a living equipment and technology system, a livelihood system, a religious and artistic system.
Finding the Most Dominant Color in an Image using K-Means Algorithm Based on Machine Learning
Authors: Krishna T. Vamshi
Published: December 2023

Abstract: The research project, titled "Finding the Most Dominant Color in an Image Using K-Means Algorithm," leverages machine learning techniques to extract fundamental color information from digital photographs. Employing the K-Means clustering methodology, this research identifies the most prominent colors in an image by grouping pixels with similar color values. This innovative approach holds significant real-world implications across various domains, including text analysis, graphic design, and image processing. By automating the color extraction process, this study enhances the efficiency of tasks such as image classification, object detection, and the generation of visual content. It demonstrates the power of machine learning in simplifying complex image processing procedures, offering the potential to enhance a wide range of visual-based applications.
FATORES ASSOCIADOS À ANSIEDADE EM ACADÊMICOS DE ODONTOLOGIA DURANTE A PANDEMIA DA COVID-19
Authors: Silva Ismael Lima , Alencar Layla Beatriz Barroso de , Fonseca Fátima Roneiva Alves , Figueiredo Camila Helena Machado da Costa , Penha Elizandra Silva da , Alves Maria Angélica Sátyro Gomes
Published: December 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a direct impact on mental health. University students, for example, have been affected mainly due to the various educational changes and, in relation to dental students, they have also dealt directly with the high risk of infection by the Sars-Cov-2 virus. The aim of this study was to analyze the factors associated with anxiety among dental students during the pandemic. The research had a cross-sectional design and a questionnaire formatted in Microsoft Forms, which was sent by e-mail, Whatsapp and Instagram to the students enrolled at the research institution. Anxiety was assessed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the independent variables were sociodemographic, academic, behavioral and pandemic-related characteristics, as well as fear of Covid-19 assessed by the Covid-19 Fear Scale (CSE-19). All data was analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics with a 95% confidence level. A total of 207 students took part in the survey and 72.9% of them showed clinical levels of anxiety. Being female, having a lower family income and spending more time on social media each day were significantly associated with anxiety. In addition, anxiety was positively correlated with fear of Covid-19. The study found no significant associations between anxiety and academic characteristics, except for a weak but statistically significant correlation between academic period and anxiety. Thus, based on the significant prevalence of anxiety among dental students, institutional efforts are needed to mitigate the psychological impacts of the pandemic on undergraduates.
PERCEPÇÕES DE PROFESSORES SOBRE OS COMPORTAMENTOS DOS ALUNOS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: uma discussão em relação aos sinais do transtorno disruptivo, do controle de impulsos e da conduta
Authors: Silva Sthefane Mendes da , Oliveira Deivid de , Junior Gilmar Antoniassi
Published: December 2023

CIDD is a significant mental health problem in children and adolescents worldwide, with a global prevalence of approximately 3.2% among children and adolescents. Dysfunctional behaviors in children are frequently manifested in the school environment and may be associated with CIDD, causing serious interference in the teaching and learning process. The research aims to identify the prevalence of diagnostic indicators of Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorder (DICTD) in elementary school students in the public school system of Patos de Minas - MG. For data collection, an online questionnaire was made available to public school teachers in the municipality, in order to record their observations about the behavior currently displayed by elementary school children. The research seeks to contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between TDCIC and the school environment, as well as to the development of effective intervention strategies. The analysis of the teachers participating in this study reveals worrying indicators of maladaptive behaviors among students, indicating the possible presence of Conduct Disorder. The results highlight manifestations of disruptive disorders, such as angry mood, impulsivity and challenges to authority, which present significant barriers for educators. The challenges faced not only complicate the pedagogical dynamics, but also have the potential to generate psychological distress in teachers. Given this, the underlying implication points to the need to implement measures and strategies aimed at understanding and addressing the emotional and behavioral needs of these students. Such an approach may include specific pedagogical disciplines, specialized psychological support, improvement of social and emotional development programs, as well as close collaboration with families.
El aporte de la territorialidad militar a la estabilidad en la frontera Corumbá
Authors: Freitas Gorga Eduardo , Pinheiro de Freitas Elisa
Published: December 2023

Este trabajo aborda la cooperación mili¬tar para el mantenimiento del Orden en la frontera corumbaense, a partir de 2020. Con la restricción de circulación en la franja fronteriza, se llevó a cabo la lucha contra el contrabando y comercio ilícito a través de la reconocida Operación Ágata, del Minis¬terio de Defensa. A nivel regional, el municipio de Corumbá influye fundamentalmente en la multite¬rritorialidad transfronteriza, formada junto a Puerto Quijarro y Puerto Suárez (Bolivia) En esta área, la ac¬tuación del Ejército Brasileño, a través del 17º Bata¬llón de Frontera, tiene impactos socioespaciales re¬levantes, generando una territorialidad militar. Así, el objetivo de este estudio es identificar la influencia de la territorialidad militar, en Corumbá, para el mantenimiento del Orden en la frontera, a partir de 2020. Teniendo como procedimiento de investiga¬ción la revisión bibliográfica, se verifica que, en Co¬rumbá, la territorialidad militar es el resultado de la identidad militar en el proceso de formación de la frontera occidental brasileña, así como en su evolu¬ción y, actual, mantenimiento del Orden. Por lo tanto, el Ejército colabora en garantizar la justicia territorial conquistada por los héroes pioneros del pasado, desde la época de las demarcaciones y es¬tablecimiento de los límites del territorio brasileño.
PERAN PENONTON ATAS PERTUNJUKAN TEATER “RUMAH JANTAN” KARYA/SUTRADARA SYUHENDRI
Authors: Susandro Susandro , Irianto Ikhsan Satria
Published: December 2023

Dewasa ini, diskursus seputar seni teater yang dilakukan cenderung menyoroti seniman, bagaimana prosesnya, dan karyanya. Setelah itu pembahasan seolah selesai, tidak terlihat upaya untuk mengetahui apa yang dirasakan penonton saat menyaksikan pertunjukan, makna apa yang terpikirkan, apakah mungkin pemaknaan yang dilakukan penonton dapat memberi gagasan-gagasan baru pada seniman untuk menggarap karyanya di lain kesempatan. Jika boleh dibilang, sangat jarang pembicaraan menyoroti penonton yang mungkin saja berperan penting dalam memengaruhi estetika seorang seniman. Artikel ini bertujuan menyelisik peran atau kemungkinan adanya pengaruh penonton pertunjukan berpijak pada teori resepsi yang diajukan oleh Wolfgang Iser. Adapun karya yang akan dibahas yaitu pertunjukan teater “Rumah Jantan” karya/sutradara Syuhendri merujuk pada beberapa kritik yang diajukan oleh Fadillah malin Sutan Kayo, Ganda Cipta, Romi Zarman, S. Metron, yang terbit dalam surat kabar. Metode penilitian yang dilakukan ialah kualitatif dengan jalan penelaahan dokumen, video pertunjukan yang terdapat di youtube, melakukan tinjauan kepustakaan – baik yang terdapat di buku-buku cetak maupun jurnal yang terbit secara digital. Hasil yang didapati ialah meski tidak memiliki pengetahuan, keilmuan, bahkan pengalaman terkait seni teater, penonton mampu merasakan tempo pertunjukan yang terkadang terkesan lambat dan menawarkan bagaimana seyogyianya tempo pertunjukan berjalan. Selain itu, penonton juga mampu memaknai simbol yang dihadirkan, bahkan lebih relevan dibanding seniman itu sendiri.
DETEKSI AWAL KAKI DATAR PADA PELAJAR SMP DI KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Humaryanto Humaryanto , Patrick Patrick
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Flat feet (pes planus) are common in infants and children and often disappear before adulthood. Thus, flat feet are described as physiological because they are usually flexible, painless, and have no functional consequences. In rare cases, flat feet can become painful or stiff, which may be a sign of underlying foot pathology, including arthritis or tarsal coalitions. The earlier it is detected, the easier it is to make corrections, the faster the recovery of muscle and bone function, and the better the growth and development of a child. Efforts to screen flat feet in children can be done ink to assess the prints of the subject's feet.

This activity is carried out by using counseling methods and examining the prints of the children's feet. The location of the activity was carried out in 8 randomly selected junior high schools in the city of Jambi. The total number of students suspected of having flat feet was 765 people with a prevalence of 17.99%. Students suspected of having flat feet were 374 women (48.89%), and 433 men (51.11%), ranging in age from 12 to 15 years with an average age of 14 years. All students suspected of flat feet will be subjected to further examination to confirm and measure the severity of flat feet.

Keywords: Counseling, Flat feet, SMP

ABSTRAK

Kaki datar (pes planus) sering terjadi pada bayi dan anak-anak dan sering menghilang sebelum menginjak dewasa. Dengan demikian, kaki datar digambarkan sebagai fisiologis karena biasanya fleksibel, tidak nyeri, dan tidak memiliki konsekuensi fungsional. Dalam kasus yang jarang terjadi, kaki datar dapat menjadi menyakitkan atau kaku, yang mungkin merupakan tanda patologi kaki yang mendasarinya, termasuk radang sendi atau koalisi tarsal. Semakin dini terdeteksi, semakin mudah koreksi yang dilakukan, semakin cepat pemulihan fungsi otot dan tulang, serta semakin baik tumbuh kembangnya seorang anak. Upaya skrining kaki datar pada anak-anak dapat dilakukan tinta untuk menilai cetakan telapak kaki subjek.

Kegiatan ini dilakukan dengan metode penyuluhan dan pemeriksaan cetakan telapak kaki anak. Lokasi kegiatan dilakukan di 8 SMP yang dipilih secara acak di kota Jambi. Jumlah total siswa yang dicurigai memiliki kaki datar sebanyak 765 orang dengan prevalensi sebesar 17,99%. Siswa yang diduga kaki datar berjenis kelamin perempuan sebanyak 374 orang (48,89%), dan laki-laki 433 orang (51,11%), rentang usia 12 sampai 15 tahun dengan rerata usia 14 tahun. Semua siswa yang dicurigai kaki datar akan dilakukan pemeriksaan lebih lanjut untuk memastikan dan mengukur derajat keparahan dari kaki datar.

Kata Kunci: Penyuluhan, Kaki datar, SMP.
PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN SISWA PONDOK PESANTREN NURUL IMAN TENTANG INFEKSI STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS DI KULIT DENGAN METODE PENYULUHAN
Authors: Hanina Hanina , Humaryanto Humaryanto , Gading Patrick William , Aurora Wahyu Indah Dewi , Harahap Huntari
Published: December 2023

Bakteri Staphylococcus aureus merupakan salah satu bakteri patogen pada manusia yang terdapat pada permukaan kulit maupun hidung manusia. Jika lapisan permukaan tubuh tersebut mengalami luka akibat gesekan, goresan atau penyakit kulit lainnya, bakteri akan menginfeksi bahkan dapat masuk ke pembuluh darah dan menyebabkan bacteremia dan menginfeksi berbagai organ tubuh manusia. Pada kulit, infeksi S.aureus dapat berupa bisul, selulitis, impetigo yang tidak sembuh-sembuh dengan pengobatan antibiotika topical yang umum digunakan. Penularan bakteri ini dapat terjadi melalui luka dan kontak langsung ataupun tidak langsung, misalnya melalui handuk, pakaian atau peralatan olahraga yang digunakan bersama. Hal ini tentu merupakan hal yang biasa terjadi pada sekolah berasrama dimana sekelompok pelajar tinggal pada kamar yang sama dan berbagi peralatan yang sama. Risiko penularan bakteri S.aureus semakin meningkat pada sekolah berasrama.

Penyuluhan ini mengikutsertakan 141 orang responden yang merupakan siswa Pondok Pesantren Nurul Iman Kota Jambi tingkat Madrasah Tsanawiyah. Metode penyuluhan yang dilakukan adalah diskusi interaktif dan pemberian leaflet. Responden mengisi kueisioner sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan. Hasilnya terdapat peningkatan rata-rata hasil kueisioner dari 50 menjadi 66. Kategori tingkat pengetahuan responden sebelum penyuluhan didominasi oleh kategori cukup. Sedangkan setalh penyuluhan kategori tingkat pengetahuan responden berubah didominasi oleh kategori baik.  Hasil analisis chi-square menunjukkkan terdapat perbedaan bermakna tingkat pengetahuan responden sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode penyuluhan dengan diskusi interaktif dan leaflet cukup efektif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan siswa MTs Nurul Iman mengenai infeksi Staphylococcus aureus pada kulit.
“L’Écheveau des Causes et des Effets”: Positivism and Irrationalism in Anatole France’s Short Stories
Authors:   National Research University Higher School of Economics, Nikitina Natalia A. , Tuliakova Natalia A. ,   National Research University Higher School of Economics
Published: December 2023

The article presents a comparative analysis of two stories written by Anatole France close in time and dealing with similar issues, namely “Le Manuscrit d’un médecin de village” and “L’OEuf rouge.” The purpose of the study is to clarify the narrator’s position in the texts where the voice is delegated to a character, and the truth eludes the reader due to numerous omissions and thus to understand the reason why France deploys obscured writing. The stories, although included in different cycles, share a number images, motifs and narrative strategies. Both short stories address the topic of heredity, which makes researchers observe in them the influence of naturalism on France’s artistic method. Nevertheless, the construction of the texts each time calls into question the attitude of both the narrator and the author to the naturalistic concept of personality, the aesthetics of naturalism and positivist philosophy in general, introduces the possibility of an alternative interpretation of events and images. A comparison of the two pieces enables us to conclude that France has an ambiguous, ironic view of ideas popular among his contemporaries and that the writer prefers an artistic and cultural text over positivist analyticity.
Foreign Commission of the Soviet Writers’ Union in the 1960s: Priorities, Work Features, Challenges
Authors:   MGIMO University, Buynova Kristina R.
Published: December 2023

The Foreign Commission of the Soviet Writers’ Union, founded at the same time as the Union in the 1930s, was supposed to follow the principles and techniques generally accepted among Soviet institutions of foreign propaganda, but the practice of this institution differed due to the human factor and the specific nature of the writers’ profession. In the 1960s, the priority of the Foreign Commission of the Soviet Writers’ Union was personal contacts with foreign writers, as well as interaction with international organisations such as European community of writers (COMES), PEN-Club and the Afro-Asian Writers’ Bureau. The Commission was also involved in the struggle for influence over Third World writers, and this struggle developed in competition with Cuba and China. Nevertheless, it was not foreign policy factors that led the Writers’ Union to isolation at the end of the decade, but campaigns against writers and dissidents inside the country. The Sinyavsky–Daniel trial paved the way for a deeper crisis following the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. By creating a semblance of well-being with the help of statistics, the Commission’s staff was aware that the prestige of Soviet literature had been severely damaged.
Peculiarities of Foreign Language Inclusions in L.N. Tolstoy’s “Mournful List of Mental Patients of the Yasnopolyansky Hospital”
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Shcherbinina Anna A.
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the study of L.N. Tolstoy’s multilingualism on the basis of unexplored from a scientific point of view “Mournful list…” The author of the article focuses on the peculiarities of the use, the meaning and the functions of foreign language inclusions in this work by Tolstoy. The article analyzes word formation, including the combination of different languages in phrases or words. In this regard, problems arise in identifying languages in foreign inclusions and choosing a translation based on authentic grammatical forms. The author of the article proposes possible solutions in each case. The appeal to manuscripts and various publications of the “Mournful list…” contribute to the restoration of the original spelling of some foreign language inclusions and the definition of the meaning nearest to the author’s intention. The research also appeals to the diaries of the writer and the memoirs of his family members. The ideological content of the “Mournful list…” is interconnected with the works of L.N. Tolstoy of the 1880s, which are identical in theme and problematic. Thus, the paper clearly shows the value of the “Mournful list…” not only for the biography, but also for the work of L.N. Tolstoy.
Educação do Campo em eventos nacionais sobre o ensino de Física
Authors: Sousa Edinalva da Conceição , Silva Maria Juliana Farias , Silva Alexandre Leite dos Santos
Published: December 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi traçar um panorama sobre o ensino de Física na Educação do Campo, apontando características e tendências da produção acadêmica. Para isso, foi realizada uma Revisão Sistemática de Literatura com o Modelo Sistemático para Pesquisas em Bancos de Dados com Acesso Livre – MSPBAL. O material coletado consistiu em trabalhos publicados nos Encontros de Pesquisa em Ensino de Física – EPEFs e dos Simpósios Nacionais de Ensino de Física – SNEFs em um recorte de tempo de 24 anos (1998-2021), desde quando surgiu a expressão “Educação do Campo”. Os resultados mostram uma predominância de pesquisas na região Nordeste e vinculadas às Escolas Famílias Agrícolas e às Licenciaturas em Educação do Campo, sinalizando para o potencial profícuo da pedagogia da alternância. Apontam também para um ensino de Física que valoriza a cultura e a interpretação e a ação sobre a realidade camponesa.
The impact of cultural values dimensions on consumer behaviour: The case of employees from a University of Technology
Authors: Martin Lynelle , Phiri Maxwell Agabu
Published: December 2023

This study examines how the perceptions of cultural values impact the consumer behaviour of employees at the University of Technology. Cultural values play a significant role in people’s lives, influencing their behaviour and decision-making processes, including their choices in speciality products. Cultural norms and values influence consumption patterns, as culture shapes individuals’ wants and behaviours. Different consumers are influenced by their own cultural backgrounds, resulting in variations in consumption patterns. Factors such as age, lifestyle, values, and norms contribute to cultural differences in consumer behaviour. Cultures that prioritize youth tend to embrace liberalism and individualism, which can lead to high productivity in the workplace and increased consumer spending. The study adopts a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional approach. Data will be collected using a self-administered questionnaire from 300 staff members at the University of Technology. The respondents will be selected using a probability sampling technique called stratified sampling. The collected data will be analyzed using a structural equation model. The findings of this study will contribute to the existing literature on cultural values and consumer behaviour. Additionally, the study aims to develop a cultural values and consumer behaviour model specifically for speciality products.
Titel: Reported physical symptoms during screening echocardiography is not associated with the presence of suspected hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Authors: Movahed Mohammad Reza , Bahrami Ashkan , Bates Sharon
Published: December 2023

Background: The prevalence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
can be silent and can present with sudden death as the first
manifestation of this disease. The goal of this study was to evaluate
any association between reported physical symptoms with the presence of
suspected HCM. Method: The Anthony Bates Foundation has been
performing screening echocardiography across the United States for the
prevention of sudden death since 2001. A total of 4,120 subjects between
the ages of 6 and 79 underwent echocardiographic screening. We evaluated
any association between any symptoms and suspected HCM defined as any
left ventricular wall thickness ≥ 15 mm. Results: The total
prevalence of suspected HCM in the entire study population was 1.1%.
The presence of physical symptoms were not associated with HCM (chest
pain in 4.3% of participant with HCM vs. 9.9% of the control, p=0.19,
palpitation in 4.3% of participant with HCM vs. 7.3% of the control.,
p=0.41, shortness of breath in 6.4% of participant with HCM vs. 11.7%
of the control., p=0.26, lightheadedness in 4.3% of participant with
HCM vs. 13.1% of the control., p=0.07, ankle swelling in 2.1% of
participant with HCM vs. 4.0% of the control., p=0.52, dizziness in
8.5% of participant with HCM vs. 12.2% of the control., p=0.44).
Conclusion: Echocardiographic presence of suspected HCM is not
associated with a higher prevalence of physical symptoms in the
participants undergoing screening echocardiography. This finding
confirmed that HCM can be asymptomatic in many patients and a
questionnaire cannot distinguish the HCM population from a control
group.
Continental Scale Assessment of Variation in Floodplain Roughness with Vegetation and Flow Characteristics
Authors: Barinas Gabriel , Good Stephen Paul , Tullos Desiree
Published: December 2023

Quantifying floodplain flows is critical to multiple river management
objectives, yet how vegetation within floodplains dissipates flow energy
lacks comprehensive characterization. Utilizing over 3.4 million
discharge measurements, in conjunction with aboveground biomass and
canopy height measurements from NASA’s Global Ecosystem Dynamics
Investigation (GEDI), this study characterizes the floodplain roughness
coefficient Manning’s n and its determinates across the
continental United States. Estimated values of n show that flow
resistance in floodplains decreases as flow velocity increases but
increases with the fraction of vegetation inundated. A new function
(RMSE = 0.024, r = 0.74) is proposed for predicting
n based on GEDI vegetation characteristics and flow velocity,
with GEDI derived n values improving predictions of discharge
relative to those based only on land cover. This analysis provides
evidence of key hydraulic patterns of energy dissipation in floodplains,
and integration of the proposed function into flood and habitat models
may reduce uncertainty.
On embedding of F-hedgehogs in function spaces
Authors: Osipov Alexander
Published: December 2023

For a filter F, SF = {?}?{(n,m) : n,m ? N} be the F-hedgehog (F-fan) of
spininess ? where each (n,m) is isolated in SF and a basic open neighborhood
of ? is of the form N(?) = {?} ?{(n,m) : n ? N,m ? ?(n)} for function ?: N
? F. We study some connections among the F*-Menger property and an embedding
of F-hedgehog SF into function spaces for any P-filter F.
Recursion formulas for H1-H7 horn hypergeometric functions
Authors: Yadav Sarasvati , Rani Geeta
Published: December 2023

We derive the recursion formulas for Horn hypergeometric functions H1 to
H7. These recursion formulas help us write these functions as a combination
of themselves.
Interleukin-6 Levels to Identify Patients at Risk of Early Postoperative Complications after Open Radical Cystectomy: A Clinical Study
Authors: Horosz Bartosz , Malec Milewska Malgorzata , Jutel Marek , Gajdanowicz Paweł , Van Elst Dries , Pirożyński Michał
Published: December 2023

Background and Objective: Molecular data indicate that immune mechanisms are affected by surgical trauma. We performed a study to compare lymphocyte Th1/Th2 cytokine production profile in open cystectomy patients who developed early postoperative infectious and cardiac complications and patients whose postoperative course was uneventful. Methods: Perioperative and laboratory data of 54 patients who underwent elective open radical cystectomy with ileal conduit were assessed. Interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, IL-13, interferon - gamma (INF)-γ and tumor necrosis factor - alpha (TNF)-α concentrations were analysed at two points: before surgery and on postoperative day one (POD-1). Cardiac troponin levels on POD-1 were also analysed. Cytokine levels were determined using cytometric bead array and flow cytometry. Complications assessed as one composite outcome were pneumonia, surgical site infection and myocardial injury. Cytokine levels at two study points in patients with and without complications, as well as in patients with and without perioperative blood transfusion were compared. Results: Data from 54 cases (30% women) were analysed. Of eight assessed cytokines only IL-6 and IFN- γ levels differed at two study points. Seven patients developed infection and myocardial injury was diagnosed in six cases. Postoperative IL-6 levels increased postoperatively and were significantly higher in patients who developed complications (413.2 vs 250.2pg/ml, p=0.01), as well as in those transfused perioperatively (328.3 vs 160.2pg/ml, p=0.005). Conclusions: Open cystectomy results in major rise in proinflammatory IL-6, with higher levels in patients who develop postoperative complications and those requiring blood transfusion.
Investigating Students’ Peer Feedback of Essay Writing on Google Docs
Authors: Puspita Nurul , A. Hasyim Umar Alfaruq
Published: December 2023

Google Docs, integrated into the Google suite, is a sophisticated word processing tool surpassing Microsoft Word. This study explores peer feedback activities within Google Docs during the writing stage, emphasizing its significance. The qualitative research involves document analysis and observation to portray students' engagement in peer feedback. Findings reveal a paperless process using a peer feedback checklist, promoting students' self-reflection. This underscores Google Docs' effectiveness for facilitating online peer feedback
Ubuntu as a valued capability for university students in South Africa
Authors: Mathebula Mikateko , Martinez-Vargas Carmen
Published: December 2023

Universities are often described as institutions that can promote the wellbeing of their local populations. This is because they are central for advancing human development aims which support the aspirations of students and the communities from which they come. Nevertheless, we know this potential can be constrained by historical processes of oppression and negation of indigenous ways of being and doing. Applying the Capabilities Approach and Human Development paradigm as a normative framework for the outcomes of university education in the South African context, we argue for a focus on the centrality of capabilities (real freedoms) in assessing how well universities are doing to support student wellbeing. We pay special attention to one capability which we see as architectonic for other freedoms, which is Ubuntu. While Ubuntu is generally understood as a moral philosophy, in this paper we articulate it as a valued capability in the space of higher education. We also argue that it is a capability that has transformative and decolonial potential that can enable universities to promote student wellbeing if the conditions to practice it are in place.

Drawing from data collected through qualitative and participatory approaches in two longitudinal research projects that were carried out between 2016 and 2021 with undergraduate students in diverse universities in South Africa, we show that Ubuntu informs students’ conceptions of humanity and their aspirations for ‘a good life’ and that it can inform the vision of transformed and decolonised university spaces that reflect indigenous ways of being and indigenous ways of seeing the world.
Access to and effectiveness of support services for students in extended curriculum programmes at a South African university
Authors: Chetty Lamese , Kepkey Brigitta
Published: December 2023

In South Africa, many students enter university without the skills required for success in higher education. Extended curriculum programmes (ECP) were developed to provide students who showed potential but were underprepared with the necessary foundations to achieve success in higher education. Student support services are essential to student success. This has been apparent especially in universities enrolling academically underprepared students. This study, conducted by the Office of the Academic Advisor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University, aimed to explore the effectiveness of and participation in support services available to students in the ECP. The last cohort of ECP students was accepted at the faculty in 2018 for the MBChB, BSc Physiotherapy, and BSc Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy degrees. On successful completion of the ECP, students join the second year of their respective mainstream programme and are tracked throughout their academic career with dedicated support services offered to them. As students transition from the ECP, they need to utilise their own agency to access the support services available. A quantitative survey including qualitative responses was used for data collection and was explored using thematic analysis. Specifically, the study explored students’ awareness and utilisation of, and their expressed interest in, the available support services. It was important to investigate the support needs of ECP students as an increasing need for support services had been identified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, minimal data were evident on support needs of senior ECP students and especially on this population in health sciences. The research gave greater insight into students’ support needs. The findings indicated that students were familiar with and had accessed support services to an extent that they were able to share firsthand experiences of accessing support at the university.
"Giving back is typical African culture"
Authors: Mahali Alude
Published: December 2023

This article presents a collection of narrative examples on how a cohort of African graduates, who are beneficiaries of a scholarship from a global foundation, understand and practice giving back. The scholarship programme aims to cultivate and support a network of like-minded young leaders who are committed to giving back by providing training and mentorship that reinforces the core values of transformative leadership and a commitment to improving the lives of others. To investigate these ideas, the Human Sciences Research Council is tracking recent graduates of the scholarship programme using a longitudinal cohort study design consisting of a tracer study, annual qualitative interviews with scholarship alumni, and smaller collaborative enquiries. Beginning in 2019 and tracking alumni for a five-year period, the study involves alumni from seven study sites. Findings from the study show that alumni exhibit a strong sense of social consciousness including an alignment of their understanding and practices of give-back with deeply embedded African notions of give-back as a ‘ripple effect’, reciprocity and ubuntu. Alumni acknowledged that there was not only one way to give, indicating that they participated in give-back in relation to their capacity, usually beginning with contributions to the family. As they became more established in their careers, their sphere of give-back increased with their reach expanding to the broader community. A low proportion of alumni felt that they were making an impact on an institutional or systemic level. Findings also show the impactful position that university partners hold in fostering give-back engagement among students and their potential role in supporting alumni after graduation. The article argues that nurturing social consciousness in young people and an understanding of give-back as collective movement building can contribute to solving development and social justice problems in Africa.