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Abundance and Diversity of Phytoplankton in Mangrove Forest Waters of Aek Horsik Village, Central Tapanuli
Authors: Batubara Lenni Wahyuni , Sinaga Henry , Hutagalung Desi Indriani Dameria
Published: July 2024

Phytoplankton are organisms that live floating in water. Its ability to move is limited, so the organism is always carried away. The waters of mangrove forests in Tapanuli Tengah Regency are directly adjacent to the shoreline, where phytoplankton always follow the current. At high tide, phytoplankton are carried by currents to mangrove forests; at low tide, phytoplankton can be carried by currents to free ocean waters. This study aims to determine the type of phytoplankton, phytoplankton abundance, and the level of phytoplankton diversity in the Mangrove Forest Waters of Aek Horsik Village, Tapanuli Tengah Regency. This research will be conducted from May to June 2023. Phytoplankton samples were taken using the purposive sampling method, and the research station was divided into 3. Station 1 is upstream of the mangrove forest, station 2 is in the middle of the mangrove forest, and station 3 is downstream. The results of this study showed that phytoplankton found in the waters of the Mangrove Forest, Aek Horsik Village, Tapanuli Tengah Regency consisted of 5 classes totaling 15 species, namely: Class Cyanophyceae (Synedra sp), Class Euglenophyceae (Euglena viridis sp, E.protista, and Euglena sp), Class Chlorophyceae (Ankistrodesmus sp, Scenedesmus sp, Tetraedron caudatum, Closterium acutum), Class Baciliarophyceae (Navicula sp, Nitzchia sp, Tabellaria sp, Nitzchia sigma), and Class Zygnematophyceae (Cosmarium sp, Staurastrum sp, S. curvacum). The highest phytoplankton abundance was 6100 Ind/L. Phytoplankton diversity is in the medium category, with the highest value being 2.671.
Alternative Learning Strategies for Mathematics Education
Authors: G.C. Laxmi
Published: July 2024

Correction: On 18th July 2024 the author's name was changed from Laxmi Aryal TO Laxmi G.C.
This study explores to identify alternative learning strategies of the mathematics achievement and enrollment in mathematics education. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the need for such strategies, with an increasing demand for innovative learning. This study also aims to investigate students' perceptions and practices of alternative learning strategies and provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers. The methodology involves a comprehensive literature review spanning from 1978 to 2021, with an attention on relevant books, articles, and research reports. The study investigated best practices and effective strategies in mathematics education including Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), Technology-Based Learning (TBL), Edu-Lab model, Flipped Learning Model, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Cooperative Learning (CL), and Collaborative Learning (CL). These strategies have shown hopeful results in motivating students, reducing anxiety, and improving mathematical knowledge. The study proposes a paradigm shift towards student-centered learning and the integration of innovative technologies for mathematics education in the 21st century.
Monolingual Instruction in Multi-lingual Classrooms at Primary Level in Nepal
Authors: Timsina Lok Nath
Published: July 2024

This article attempts to explore the classroom activities conducted by using monolingual instruction in multilingual classrooms. The main objective of this article is to explore the difficulties faced by both teachers and students because of the medium of classroom instruction where the students come from different linguistic backgrounds. The primary data were collected from three teachers who have been teaching in basic level for more than five years. The research suites were three community schools located in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Bhaktapur. Class observation, in-depth interviews and informal conversation with the teacher participants were the tools for data collection. From the data collected through these tools and study of the available literature, it was found that teachers feel difficulties in delivering sufficient information and the students feel problems in grasping enough ideas from their non-native language used as the medium of instruction in multilingual classroom setting. Uses of students’ mother tongues, formation of mixed linguistic groups, presenting plenty of teaching materials and conducting sufficient interaction between teachers and students and among the students both inside and outside the classroom were helpful to minimize such difficulties in teaching.
नेपालका राष्ट्रिय स्तरका खेलाडीहरुको शारीरिक तन्दुरुस्ती र अन्तर्राराष्ट्रिय खेलकुद प्रतियोगितामा उपलव्धि
Authors: Shrestha Madhav Kumar , शाही सुरेशजंग
Published: July 2024

यो अध्ययनको शीर्षक नेपालका राष्ट्रिय स्तरका खेलाडीहरुको शारीरिक तन्दुरुस्ती र अन्तर्राराष्ट्रिय खेलकुद प्रतियोगितामा नेपालको उपलब्धि हो। यो अध्ययनको उद्देश्यहरू राष्ट्रिय टिमका खेलाडीको शारीरिक तन्दुरुस्तीको अवस्था र अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय खेलकुद प्रतियोगितामा नेपालको उपलब्धि बीच विश्लेषण गर्नु हो। वर्णनात्मक अनुसन्धान ढाँचामा आधारित रहेको यो अध्ययनमा सुविधाजनक नमुना छनोट विधिबाट १९१ पुरूषा र १०९ जना महिला गरी जम्मा ३०० जना राष्ट्रिय टिमका खेलाडीहरू छनोट गरिएको थियो। राष्ट्रिय टिमका खेलाडीहरुको पाखुराको बल तथा सहनशीलता मापनको लागि पुल÷अप्स र फ्लेक्स्ड आर्म÷ह्याङ्ग, लचकता मापनका लागि ब्रिज÷अप, चपलता मापनका लागि सटल÷रन, गोडाको मांसपेशीय सामर्थ्य मापनका लागि स्टान्डिङ्ग ब्रोड÷जम्प, गति मापनका लागि ५० गज दौड र मुटुको सहनशीलता मापनका लागि हार्वर्ड स्टेप÷टेस्ट प्रयोग गरिएको थियो। अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय स्तरको प्रतियोगितामा पदक प्राप्त गर्ने ९० जना पुरूष खेलाडीहरूमध्ये पुल अप गर्ने ७ जना (७.८ प्रतिशत) खेलाडीको पाखुराको बल तथा सहनशीलता अति उत्तम देखिएको छ भने ५८ जना महिला खेलाडीहरूमध्ये १ जना (१.७ प्रतिशत) खेलाडीको मात्र पाखुराको बल तथा सहनशीलता अति उत्तम देखिएको छ। खेलाडीहरुको चपलता र गति उत्कृष्ट देखिएको छ भने मेरूदण्डको लचकता, मुटुको सहनशीलता र गोडाको सामर्थ्य न्यून देखिएको छ। उनीहरूको पाखुराको बल तथा सहनशीलता भने मध्यम देखिएको छ।
Comparison of Vermicomposting Quality using Different Food beds
Authors: Shrestha Ganga , Gwachha Sushila , Shrestha Mohan Bikram
Published: July 2024

Organic waste management has been one of the great problem in urban areas. Among various efforts carried for managing the organic waste, vermicomposting is one of the efficient efforts that have been effectively applied in household and community level. Studies on vermicomposting process have proved vermicompost is quality compost with higher percentage of nutrient contents. However, based on the solid waste types and organic materials available in the waste, comparative study on the vermicompost is limited. This study was carried out to compare vermicompost quality using different organic wastes as food beds. A research was carried out at Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur using cow dung, tea leaf, vegetables and their combination as food substrates. 100 gm of Red worms (Eisenia foetida) was used. Different parameters such as pH, Moisture content, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Organic Matter (OM), C: N ratio, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) were analyzed. Positively strong correlation was found between electrical conductivity and potassium whereas negatively strong correlation found in nitrogen and C:N ratio. There is found to be have a significant difference in parameters between different treatments. However, all are effective compost producing quality nutrients among which vermicompost with tea leaf possess high nitrogen and phosphorus, while combination of vegetable and cow dung gave high potassium value.
Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emission from Municipal Solid Waste Management Techniques - A Case of Rampur Municipality, Palpa District, Nepal
Authors: Khanal Bibek , Maharjan Kishor Kumar
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the rising global solid waste issue and its often-overlooked contribution to climate change. Most studies view waste as a significant parameter of public health and aesthetic value but neglect its role in climate change. Focusing on Rampur municipality, the study quantifies waste from households, commercial hubs, and institutions, using IPCC guidelines for greenhouse gas emission estimates. The waste generated by 84 households, 26 commercial hubs, and 14 institutions for seven consecutive days was studied and quantified. The IPCC's 2006 Guidelines for National GHG Inventories were applied to estimate GHG emissions from landfills and composting. In Rampur municipality, 2772 tons of waste was generated and only 40 % of the generated waste was landfilled. The generation rates of Households, Commercial, and Institutions were 141.5 ± 7.16 g/capita/day, 1933 ± 0.32g/ day, and 826 ± 0.46 g/day respectively. Organic waste emerges as a key contributor in Households and Commercials while Paper dominates institutions. Rampur Municipality emits approximately 2,629.77 tons of CO2eq GHG annually from waste management, divided as 0.06 tons of CO2eq GHG annually per individual, with households contributing 55%, commercial sectors 41%, and institutions 4%. Furthermore, composting was identified as an effective mitigation strategy, potentially reducing emissions by 81%. Overall, this research sheds light on the significant contribution of municipal waste to GHG emissions. It underscores the need for enhanced waste management strategies, particularly emphasizing composting's role in global climate change mitigation. It can be useful for policymakers to address waste-related emissions.
Tree Regeneration Status in Community Forests of Mid Hills, Nepal
Authors: Khadka Dipak , Bhuju Dinesh Raj , Aryal Prakash Chandra , Khanal Narendra Raj
Published: July 2024

Tree regeneration is one of the determinant factors for forest sustainability. We assessed the regeneration status of tree species in the four selected community forests of subtropical hills in Lamjung District, central Nepal. We laid 30 square plots (400 m2, 50 m2, and 4 m2) to collect vegetation data and recorded 23 tree species, with seedlings 53,583 individuals/ha, saplings 3,273 individuals/ha and trees 892 individuals/ha. Among the studied community forests, Kirtipur Community Forest had the fairest regeneration with seedlings, i.e., 58,438 individuals/ha. Tree DBH showed the value of the shape parameter of Weibull (c) > 1, supporting ‘mound-shaped’ distribution, indicating a newly regenerated forests with a possibility of attaining sustainable regeneration. The proportion of seedlings showed a good response to medium grazing, trampling, and litter collection. Protecting adult trees with higher DBH is essential to maintain continuous regeneration.
Pengaruh Pemberian Susu Bubuk Afkir dan Jamu Tradisional Ke Dalam Air Minum Terhadap Performan Ayam Broiler
Authors: Hidayati Sari Gando , Deyana Ilham Putra , Syafrizal Syafrizal
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of giving rejected milk powder and giving herbal medicine on body weight gain, feed consumption, and feed conversion in broiler chickens. The research was conducted by experimental method using a completely randomized design with a factorial pattern, namely Factor A (Milk Powder Afkir) with 3 levels (A1 = 0 g, A2 = 2.5 g and A3 = 5 g) and Factor B (Jamu) with 3 levels ( B1 = 0%, B2 = 0.5%, B3 = 1%) with 2 repetitions. The results of this study showed that the interaction of giving rejected milk powder and herbal medicine had no significant effect (P>0.05) on feed consumption, body weight gain and ration conversion. However, numerically, it shows an increase in body weight gain and a decrease in consumption and feed conversion. The single factor of rejected milk powder had no significant effect (P>0.05) on feed consumption, significantly (P<0.05) on body weight gain and very significant effect (P<0.01) on ration conversion. The single factor of herbal medicine had no significant effect (P>0.05) on feed consumption, body weight gain and ration conversion.
Genetic Polymorphisms of Carnosine Synthase -1(ATPGD1) and Serum Carnosine Levels in Relation to Cardiovascular Diseases in Iraqi Type 2 Diabetics
Authors: Haneen Subhee Shaheed  , Shatha H Ali
Published: July 2024

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder specified by persistent hyperglycemia that occurs when β-cell insulin production became unable to control blood glucose with deterioration of response for insulin. The consequent development of DM complications with increased risk for many diseases caused by damaged variety of biological systems, including blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, heart, and nerves. Carnosine is a natural dipeptide (β-alanyl-L-histidine) expressed in both the central nervous system and periphery, it occurs in several tissues most notably in muscle where they represent an appreciable fraction of the total water-soluble nitrogen-containing compounds. Carnosine is synthesized by a cytosolic amino acid ligase, carnosine synthase-1 (CARNS1; also known as ATP-grasp domain–containing protein 1, ATPGD1; EC 6.3.2.11).Several biological and physiological functions have been attributed to carnosine, such as being an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent, antiglycating actions, and as a modulator of mitochondrial metabolism. Carnosine level in human serum is affected by several enzymes like carnosine synthase-1 (responsible of carnosine synthesis),thus any genetic polymorphisms in these enzymes could have an impact on enzymes levels and therefore serum carnosine level with consequent  increased risk for many diseases.
This study was aimed to estimate the occurrence of Carnosine synthase -1 SNP (rs 1790733) on chromosom11 (intron –variant) in Iraqi type 2 diabetics  with and without cardio vascular diseases  and it’s correlation with serum levels of carnosine & carnosine synthase-1  and their  association with CVD as T2DM complication.
 
To achieve this aim Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) specific kits were used to estimate serum levels of carnosine & carnosine synthase-1. High resolution melt technique (HRM) was applied for detecting gene polymorphism of carnosine synthase-1 gene (ATPGD1).
The results showed that gene polymorphism of SNP (rs1790733) increased the chance of CVD in T2DM patients by 84.5%   by its effect to decrease the mean of serum levels of carnosine by decreased carnosine synthase-1 level that may correlate to development of CVD in T2DM patients.
The specifics of the information security culture of technical university students
Authors: Solovyova Svetlana Anatolevna , Kulebyaev Mikhail Anatolevich
Published: July 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the peculiarities of the information security culture of students of technical universities. The relevance is due to the globalization of digital technologies penetrating into all spheres of human life, both socio-political, state, professional and personal, which clearly determines the need for the formation and development of an information security culture. This issue is especially relevant in relation to students of technical universities – future specialists in the engineering industry, since they will work with technical systems and information that may be subject to various threats in the field of information security.
The effectiveness of programs for the formation and development of an information security culture is largely determined by the study of the features and specifics of the manifestation of its components (technical, cognitive, behavioral, and value-semantic). The study was carried out in the form of a ascertaining experiment using the author's diagnostic questionnaire "The level of information security culture". 781 students of the Volga branch of MADI took part in the study. Based on the highlighted structure of the information security culture, the study established the specific features of the formation of its components among students of a technical university, namely, the results of the study revealed insufficient fixation in the minds of students of a technical university of the values of information security culture, a low level of patterns of safe behavior, with the general development of technical literacy in the digital space.
National Specificity of German Secondary Nominations with Zoonyms Schwein or Sau in Their Composition
Authors: Vorobyev Yuriy Alekseevich
Published: July 2024

The article presents the results of the analysis of German secondary nominations with Schwein or Sau zoonyms. The aim of the analysis was to identify common and nationally specific features of these nominations against the background of their Russian equivalents. The relevance of this study is due to the need for a comprehensive study of secondary nominations, taking into account their axiological aspects, which have a certain cultural uniqueness and cause nationally unique semantic transformations in the lexical meaning of these units. The study used the methods of descriptive, comparative-comparative, component analysis, the method of critical dictionary analysis and dictionary definitions. These methods allowed us to conclude that the nominative potential of the secondary meanings of the German zoonym Schwein or Sau is more pronounced in comparison with their Russian equivalents. The analysis also showed a wider evaluative spectrum of German units and a greater variability of the axiological component in their lexical meaning both under the influence of the contextual environment and without it. Secondary nominations with the indicated zoonyms in their composition were selected as the main material of the study, identified by means of a continuous sampling from German explanatory, encyclopedic, phraseological and linguocultural dictionaries, German language resources, as well as German-Russian dictionaries.
Key characteristics of negative creativity of a personality, which are manifested in his/her deviant behavior
Authors: Safin Oleksandr , Teptyuk Yuliia
Published: July 2024

The article aims to clarify the contribution of moral identity and Machiavellianism as predictors of negative creativity - solving a legitimate problem that results in unintended harm to others. To prevent such an impact on others, it is important to understand which personal characteristics are predictors of behavioural manifestations of negative creativity. It is found that the key characteristics of the profile of negative creativity of adults are Machiavellianism and low values of moral identity. According to the results, the ability to control one's own impulses and the internalisation of moral qualities, developed at an average level, as well as high Machiavellianism and average self-control are predictors of negative creativity and risk components. In the case of negative creativity, it is important to take into account not the low level of development of positive characteristics (conscientiousness and moral identity), but their average values.
Predictors of negative creativity, which manifests itself in deviant behaviour (lying and cruel jokes), are Machiavellianism and moral identity. The profile of negative creativity includes the following constellations: average values of moral identity combined with average values of conscientiousness and high Machiavellianism with average values of conscientiousness. The identified combinations mean that the ability to control one's own impulses and internalisation of moral qualities developed at the average level, as well as high Machiavellianism and average self-control are components of risk when a person who has them does not realise that his or her lies and evil jokes can harm others, because his or her own impulses and tasks are in the first place.
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND FATIGUE PERCEPTION IN PEOPLE WITH HAM/TSP: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL INVESTIGATING THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF EXERCISE PROTOCOLS
Authors: De Matos Sousa Mayra Castro , Pinto Elen Beatriz , Pedreira Erika
Published: July 2024

The sensorimotor changes resulting from HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) can negatively impact the functional performance of individuals with this type of myelopathy. A comparison between the Pilates Method and Task OrientedTraining (TOT) has not yet been carried out focusing on the rehabilitation of the functional performance of this population. Objective: To compare the therapeutic effects of a Pilates exercise program with TOT, regarding functional performance and fatigue perception in people living with HAM/TSP. Methods: A clinical trial was conducted involving individuals with HAM/TSP, randomized into a Pilates group and a TOT group. All participants were evaluated regarding balance, using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTtest), functional mobility, using the Timed Up and Go (TUG), balance while walking using the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), maximumdistance covered using the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) and fatigue perception using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). This study was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04830319). Differences were considered statistically significant when p<0.05. Results: 12 participants were allocated to the Pilates group and 10 to the TOT group. No significant differences were found regarding the therapeutic effects observed between participants. However, comparing results before and after intervention, regardless of therapeutic modality, indicated significant differences, with improvements observed in functional mobility, balance, maximum distance covered and fatigue perception, withno changes observed in gait performance. Conclusion: the Pilates Method and Task-Oriented Training produce similar benefits regardingfunctional performance and fatigue perception in people with HAM/TSP.
ASSOCIAÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE FÍSICA DE MODERADA A VIGOROSA COM A CIRCUNFERÊNCIA DE BRAÇO EM CRIANÇAS
Authors: Rosa Vieira Pasqualinoto Sérgio , Luis de Moraes Ferrari Gerson , Rossato de Victo Eduardo , Keihan Rodrigues Matsudo Victor
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Verificar a associação da atividade física de moderada a vigorosa (AFMV), avaliada de forma objetiva, com a circunferência de braço (CB) em crianças. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal, com amostra de 89 crianças de ambos os sexos, idades entre 9 e 11 anos, da cidade de Ilhabela. As variáveis antropométricas analisadas foram: estatura (cm), peso corporal (kg), índice de massa corporal (IMC; kg/m2), adiposidade corporal (mm), circunferência da cintura (CC) e CB (cm). As crianças foram classificadas como obesas com CB >25,3 cm. Nos meninos, o ponto de corte da CB para obesidade foi >24,1 cm, nas meninas 25,6 cm. A AFMV e o tempo sedentário (TS) total foram avaliados de forma objetiva por acelerômetros que foram utilizados durante sete dias consecutivos. Resultados: As meninas apresentaram valores significantemente superiores quando comparadas aos meninos na estatura, peso corporal, adiposidade corporal e TS.  Em média, os meninos acumularam mais tempo em AFMV (62,5 min/dia) do que as meninas (43,1 min/dia). No total da amostra, a CB associou-se fortemente com peso corporal, adiposidade corporal, IMC e CC (r≥0,83; p<0,0001). Associações negativas e significantes entre AFMV e CB foram encontradas na amostra total (r: -0,36), nos meninos (r: -0,40) e nas meninas (r: -0,28). Foram encontradas associações significantes da AFMV com a CB independente do TS no total da amostra (OR: 0,950; IC95%: 0,911-0,990) e nos meninos (OR: 0,884; IC95%: 0,793-0,985). Nas meninas, não houve associação significante da AFMV com a CB. Conclusão: Foram encontradas associações entre AFMV e CB, independentemente do TS, para o total da amostra e para os meninos. Nas meninas não houve associação da AFMV com a CB.
PREVALÊNCIA E SIMULTANEIDADE DE COMPORTAMENTOS DE RISCO À SAÚDE ENTRE ADOLESCENTES DO ALTO SERTÃO DA PARAÍBA, BRASIL: UM ESTUDO DESCRITIVO DE BASE ESCOLAR
Authors: Martins da Silva José Silvestre , Da Silva Barbosa Samuel Lira , Rodrigues dos Santos João Paulo , Pereira Cabral Ludmila Lucena , Maciel da Silva Fabio Thiago , De O. Tavares Vagner Deuel , Da Silva Araújo Bárbara Gicélia , Vieira Browne Rodrigo Alberto
Published: July 2024

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar a prevalência e a simultaneidade de comportamentos risco à saúde entre adolescentes escolares no Alto Sertão da Paraíba. Para tanto, foi conduzido um estudo descritivo com 242 participantes (idade: 16,6 ± 1,3 anos) de uma escola pública federal da cidade de Sousa, Paraíba. Os comportamentos de risco à saúde foram avaliados pelo questionário da Pesquisa Global de Saúde Escolar: a) inatividade física (<60 min/dia de atividade física moderada-vigorosa); b) sono inadequado (<8 h/dia para <18 anos de idade e <7 h/dia para 18+ anos de idade); c) alto tempo de tela de smartphone (5+ h/dia); d) consumo ocasional de frutas e verduras (<1 vez por dia); e) consumo de bebidas alcoólicas (nos últimos 30 dias); f) consumo de produtos com nicotina (nos últimos 30 dias). As frequências observadas (%) e intervalos de confiança (IC) bootstrap percentil de 95% foram calculados. Observou-se altas prevalências de inatividade física (71,5%; IC 95% 65,7; 76,9), sono inadequado (78,1%; IC 95% 72,3; 83,5), alto tempo de tela (88,0%; IC 95% 83,9; 91,7), consumo ocasional de frutas/verduras (93,4%; IC 95% 90,1; 96,3), consumo de bebidas alcoólicas (46,3%; IC 95% 39,7; 52,1) e consumo de produtos com nicotina (12,4%; IC 95% 8,3; 16,9). Quanto à simultaneidade, 6,6% (IC 95% 3,7; 9,9) apresentaram dois comportamentos, 24,4% (IC 95% 19,4; 30,2) três comportamentos, 39,3% (IC 95% 33,1; 45,0) quatro comportamentos, 22,3 (IC 95% 17,4; 28,1) cinco comportamentos e 5,4% (IC 95% 2,9; 8,3) seis comportamentos de risco à saúde. Em conclusão, os resultados destacam elevadas prevalências e simultaneidade de comportamentos de risco à saúde entre adolescentes escolares no Alto Sertão da Paraíba.
Validation of the e-book “Primeiros Socorros: no cuidado de crianças e adolescentes”
Authors: Baltor Agatha Ester de Freitas , Guareschi Ana Paula Dias França , Buchhorn Soraia Matilde Marques
Published: July 2024

Objective To carry out the construction and the content validation of digital educational material in e-book format about first aid in the care of children and adolescents. Methods Quantitative methodological study, developed in two phases: the development of the digital educational material, based on updated scientific literature, aimed at laypeople, with the purpose of providing essential knowledge on Basic Life Support in urgent and emergency situations involving the pediatric population; and the content validation by a Committee of Judges, using the Educational Content Validation Instrument in Health and applying the Content Validity Index test. Results The e-book was evaluated by experts, achieving a Global Content Validity Index of 0.988, reflecting high agreement among the judges. Specifically, the Content Validity Index for the objectives of the material ranged from 0.878 to 1; in structure/presentation, the Content Validity Index reached 1; and in relevance of the content, the Content Validity Index was 0.878. Conclusion The e-book Primeiros Socorros: no cuidado de crianças e adolescentes has proven to be an effective and validated educational resource and has included updated content on emergency situations involving children and adolescents, providing Basic Life Support guidance, and improving the health literacy of lay people. Content validation confirms its suitability and effectiveness in meeting the proposed educational objectives, as well as its relevance and presentation.
Integration of Document Digitalization Software in the Electronic System of the Archive
Authors: Kurylo V. , Komova M.
Published: July 2024

The relevance of the research. The modern world is rapidly moving to a digital format for storing and processing information. Archives, like any other organization, must adapt to the trend by introducing digital technologies to preserve their documents. Choosing the appropriate means of digitizing documents in archives using modern solutions will allow quickly and efficiently preserve large amounts of information. Researching, selecting, and using appropriate document classification algorithms will help speed up the process of sorting documents into the right categories.
The purpose of the article is to analyze the functionality of document digitization software for their integration into electronic archive systems.
The methodology. To accomplish this objective, various theoretical and scientific research approaches were utilized, including analysis, synthesis, induction, and deduction.
The results. The article highlights modern technologies and software designed for document digitization, explores existing problems that arise during document digitization and classification and developed recommendations for the integration of digitization systems into the archive.
The scientific novelty. The article highlights and summarizes recent scientific publications related to the development and enhancement of document digitization tools. It reviews modern research conducted by scientists in the field of handwritten text and image recognition. Additionally, it presents general methodological recommendations for integrating digitization systems into archives.
The practical significance. The article will be useful to scientists, software developers and archive workers. The presented research results are relevant and structured. This scientific article can become the basis for further research into document digitization systems.
The conclusion. A significant breakthrough occurred with the development of optical character recognition (OCR) technology. Building upon this, more sophisticated algorithms have been developed for recognizing handwritten text in various languages. Presently, there is ongoing research focused on achieving high-quality digitization of images, enabling efficient search capabilities within vast collections of digitized materials. Artificial intelligence has greatly simplified and accelerated work in this direction, but challenges persist with recognition accuracy. Currently, research efforts continue, and a reference database is being developed to facilitate greater automation of the classification process. The formulated methodology for integrating digitization tools into the archive enhances comprehension of the process and simplifies the preparatory tasks associated with integration.
PENGEMBANGAN E-COMIC MATH BERBASIS PENDEKATAN REALISTIK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PENALARAN MATEMATIS PADA MATERI SISTEM PERSAMAAN LINEAR DUA VARIABEL
Authors: Safitri Rahma , Prihatin Iwit , Oktaviana Dwi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media pembelajaran e-comic math berbasis pendekatan realistik terhadap kemampuan penalaran matematis sebagai bahan ajar matematika pada materi SPLDV untuk siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Nanga Pinoh. Penelitian ini merupakan Research and Development (R&D) dengan model ADDIE, yang terdiri atas lima tahapan pokok, yaitu Analysis (analisis), Design (perancangan), Development (pengembangan), Implementation (penerapan), dan Evaluation (evaluasi). Subjek dalam penelitian ini dibedakan menjadi dua yaitu subjek pengembangan yang terdiri dari 3 orang ahli media dan ahli materi serta subjek uji coba produk yaitu siswa kelas VIII I SMP Negeri 1 Nanga Pinoh sebanyak 30 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik komunikasi tidak langsung dengan instrumen penelitian berupa lembar validasi ahli media, ahli materi, angket respon guru, angket respon siswa, serta teknik pengukuran berupa tes uraian. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh maka kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah media pembelajaran e-comic math berbasis pendekatan realistik yang dikembangkan layak untuk digunakan dalam proses pembelajaran dengan hasil validasi ahli media dan ahli materi diperoleh kevalidan dengan persentase sebesar 86.58% dengan kriteria sangat valid; kepraktisan diperoleh dari angket respon guru dan respon siswa dengan persentase sebesar 84,9% dengan kriteria praktis; dan keefektifan diukur dari hasil tes siswa memperoleh persentase 86,66% dengan kriteria sangat efektif.
META ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS SISWA MELALUI PEMODELAN MATEMATIKA PADA PEGAS
Authors: Octiviani Pulungan Nurbaiti , Waldi Barus Leo , Erika Dewi Siska , Lutfitasari Devi , Desniarti Desniarti
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal melalui meta-analisis di beberapa sekolah. Metodologi penelitian ini menggunakan meta-analisis. Data kemampuan menyelesaikan soal diambil dari data 11 penelitian terdahulu berupa 5 jurnal review, dan 6 skripsi yang berbeda-beda.  Prosedur meta-analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: 1) mengidentifikasi judul yang untuk dirangkum, 2) memilih jenis publikasi yang akan dikumpulkan, 3) mengumpulkan hasil penelitian, 4) mencatat data penelitian, 5) menghitung tingkat dampak dari setiap hasil penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan pemecahan matematikasiswa SMP cenderung lebih berkembang dalam penyelesaian matematika siswa SMA. Kemampuan pemecahan matematika siswa menurut tahun belajar cenderung tidak stabil dari tahun ke tahun, sedangkan kemampuan pemecahan matematika siswa berdasarkan model/metode pembelajaran belum maksimal.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL KESEBANGUNAN BANGUN DATAR BERBASIS PREVIEW QUESTIONS READ REFLECT RECITE REVIEW (PQ4R)
Authors: Izatul Yazidah Nok , Novitasari Salma
Published: July 2024

Pendidikan merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia saat ini, sehingga manusia bisa menjadi manusia yang cerdas terampil, kreatif dan inovatif. Strategi PQ4R (preview, question, read, reflect, recite, review) yang artinya preview (membaca cepat sekilas), question (bertanya), read (membaca), reflect (refleksi), recite (membuat rangkuman), review (mengulang keseluruhan). Strategi PQ4R adalah salah satu strategi yang dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran matematika. strategi PQ4R ini di anggap relevan, efektif, hingga praktis karena merupakan strategi untuk memahami materi yang diberikan dan berbeda hanya dengan membaca. Model pengembangan ADDIE merupakan model desain sistem pembelajaran yang paling umum digunakan serta menjadikan peserta didik sebagai pusat pembelajaran yang inovatif autentik dan menginspirasi. ADDIE merupakan sebuah singkatan yang kepanjangannya adalah Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation dan Evaluation. Modul ini diimplementasikan pada peserta didik kelas X SMK Penerbangan Angkasa Singosari Malang yang menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan kemudahan belajar, pemahaman konsep serta ketertarikan peserta didik dalam mempelajari materi kesebangunan bangun datar dengan efektif dan efisien.
Analisis Nilai Termal Selubung Bangunan (OTTV) Pada Bangunan Gedung Direktorat Politeknik Negeri Pontianak sebagai Indikator Penilaian Kinerja Bangunan Gedung Hijau menggunakan Building Compliance Form V3.0
Authors: Wibowo Taufik , Yudiarma Yudiarma , Fitriyanto Ari
Published: July 2024

Kebijakan pemerintah dalam mengurangi emisi karbon diantaranya adalah dengan mengeluarkan Peraturan Menteri PUPR Nomor 21 tahun 2021 tentang Penilaian Kinerja Bangunan Gedung Hijau. Salah satu kriteria penilaian dalam Bangunan Gedung Hijau berdasarkan Petunjuk Teknis Penilaian Bangunan Gedung Hijau adalah OTTV dan WWR. Kedua kriteria ini menjadi poin yang penting dalam kategori penilaian Efisiensi Penggunaan Energi pada bagian Selubung Bangunan. OTTV yang disyaratkan pada Bangunan Gedung Hijau tidak boleh lebih dari 35 Watt/m2. Sedangkan untuk WWR kurang dari 30%. Politeknik Negeri Pontianak sebagai institusi Pendidikan milik pemerintah juga memiliki bangunan gedung yang diharapkan dapat memenuhi standar Bangunan Gedung Hijau. Oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan penyelidikan awal dalam bentuk penelitian terhadap kriteria OTTV dan WWR pada bangunan-bangunan gedung utama di kampus Politeknik Negeri Pontianak. Sebagai obyek penelitian dipilih bangunan Gedung Direktorat Politeknik Negeri Pontianak. Tahapan dan metode penelitian dilakukan yaitu dengan mengumpulkan data berupa gambar bangunan dan kondisi termal ruangan. Dilanjutkan dengan proses analisis dengan spreadsheet Building Compliance Form v3.0 dan hasilnya akan dilakukan pembahasan. Dari penelitian ini diperoleh hasil kondisi existing Gedung Direktorat Politeknik Negeri Pontianak mempunyai nilai OTTV sebesar 37,65 Watt/m2 dan WWR sebesar 34,28%, dimana keduanya masih belum memenuhi standar 35 Watt/m2 untuk OTTV dan 30% untuk WWR. Walaupun demikian, dengan pengubahsuaian yang dilakukan dengan penambahan shading horizontal dan pengurangan luasan bidang kaca pada bagian tower, maka bisa didapatkan nilai OTTV sebesar 31,22 W/m2 dan nilai WWR sebesar 29,12%. Sehingga nilai tersebut bisa memenuhi standar dan mendapatkan poin penuh untuk kategori efisiensi energi. Dampak lainnya adalah Gedung Direktorat Politeknik Negeri Pontianak sebagai Bangunan Gedung Negara setelah dilakukan tindakan pengubahsuaian dapat diusulkan untuk mengambil sertifikat Bangunan Gedung Hijau.
Perbandingan Algoritma Apriori dan Algoritma FP-Growth dalam Menentukan Pola Penjualan Pupuk
Authors: Rachmawati Dhea , Cahyana Yana , Awal Elsa Elvira , Faisal Sutan
Published: July 2024

Sistem informasi sangatlah penting pada era ini, dengan mengetahui data kita dapat membuat strategi pada suatu bisnis. contohnya kebutuhan pupuk di setiap daerah tentunya berbeda-beda, kita sebagai distributor bisnis pupuk harus mengetahui produk penjualan tertinggi hingga terendah pada setiap daerah. Oleh karena itu dengan memanfaatkan metode data mining yaitu teknik penggalian informasi baru dari kumpulan data yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui pola pembelian konsumen dengan meningkatkan penjualan produk, perusahaan penjualan perlu memikirkan berbagai strategi untuk mencapai hal tersebut dengan menggunakan perbandingan algoritma apriori dan algoritma fp-growth dalam data penjualan pupuk pada tahun 2022 di PT. Pupuk Kujang. Hasil penelitian ini, pada kedua algoritma menghasilkan Support dengan nilai tertinggi 59% dan Confidence dengan nilai tertinggi 100%, namun dari hasil aturan asosiasi algoritma apriori menghasilkan 136 aturan dan algoritma fp-growth menghasilkan 156 aturan. Dengan demikian, algoritma fp-growth dapat dikatakan mempunyai kinerja yang lebih baik dalam menghasilkan aturan asosiasi jika dibandingkan dengan Algoritma Apriori. Dalam penelitian ini juga memanfaatkan Association Rules seperti Cross-Selling dan Up-Selling. Pada asosiasi ini, bisnis dapat menerapkan strategi penjualan silang yang efektif, menawarkan produk tambahan atau peningkatan yang relevan kepada pelanggan, sehingga dapat meningkatkan pendapatan pada penjualan pupuk di PT. Pupuk Kujang.
Kata kunci: Bisnis, Association Rule, Algoritma Apriori, Algoritma Fp-Growth.
Aplikasi Pengukur Tingkat Kepuasan Alumni Berdasarkan Data Tracer Study Berbasis Metode Machine Learning
Authors: Supriana I Wayan , Pramartha Cokorda , Putri Luh Arida Ayu Rahning
Published: July 2024

Pelacakan lulusan atau yang lebih dikenal dengan tracer study adalah salah satu feedback dari alumni terhadap perguruan tinggi. Tracer study merupakan salah satu kegiatan wajib bagi perguruan tinggi dalam menggali berbagai macam aspek yang dibutuhkan dari alumni seperti data diri ketika menjadi mahasiswa, pelayanan selama kuliah, lamanya mencari kerja serta kesesuaian dengan pekerjaan. Setiap tahun ratusan mahasiswa sudah diluluskan oleh perguruan tinggi, dengan begitu jumlah alumni dari tahun ke tahun terus bertambah, perlu dilakukan analisis yang mendalam dengan teknik data science untuk mendapatkan insight data tracer study sebagai evaluasi oleh program studi. Analisis data tracer study diperlukan untuk perbaikan proses pembelajaran melalui pengukuran tingkat kepuasan lulusan. Adapun tujuan penelitian, yaitu membuat analisis model prediksi tingkat kepuasan alumni berdasarkan klasifikasi data tracer study menggunakan metode machine learning yaitu algoritma K-Means sebagai klusterisasi data, algoritma Support Vektor Machine sebagai klasifikasi data. Model penilaian menggunakan 87 fitur data tracer study, dimana algoritma Support Vektor Machine menggambarkan klasifikasi data tracer study dengan tingkat akurasi sebesar 90%. Berdasarkan faktor yang dapat mengklasifikasikan tingkat kepuasan alumni, maka dapat menentukan kualitas lulusan akan semakin baik.
The Elixir of Life: Hawthorne and Jardiel Poncela
Authors: Álvarez Castaño Emilio
Published: July 2024

Introduction: This study explores the concept of the elixir of life, a mythical potion present in diverse cultures and literatures, through a comparative analysis of two works: 'Dr. Heidegger's Experiment' by Nathaniel Hawthorne and the comedy 'Cuatro corazones con freno y marcha atrás' by Enrique Jardiel Poncela. Methodology: The analysis begins with a historical review of the elixir of life to establish a common context. Both literary works are then analysed, addressing the biographical and literary contexts of Hawthorne and Jardiel Poncela that are relevant to the study. Results: Both authors' perspectives on the elixir of life are examined, noting how each integrates this fantastic element into their narrative. Hawthorne and Jardiel Poncela, coming from different cultural and temporal contexts, offer distinct approaches that reflect their respective societies and times. It highlights how the works differ in their structure, development and the implications of the use of the elixir. Conclusions: The study highlights the richness of interpretations of the myth of the elixir of life in literature, showing that, despite cultural and temporal differences, this mythical theme continues to fascinate and offer new angles of analysis on the human condition and the desire for immortality.
Psychological Assessments of Children at School. Ethical and Legal Perspectives
Authors: Bednarek Dorota
Published: July 2024

Aim
The aim of this article is to analyse psychological assessments of children at school in the context of professional ethics and legal regulations. A hypothetical example (based on fact) of typical psychological services in education is discussed. The focus is on both inappropriate and good practices in the context of Polish legal regulations and ethical values in the psychological profession.
Theses
Psychological screening is an essential service provided by school psychologists in Poland. The aim of psychological screening is to assess children’s educational needs, emotional development, and well-being, and to implement adequate interventions that embrace the needs of individual students, peer groups, and the organizational climate. Appropriately processed information gained through psychological screening provides a basis for well-tailored educational plans, counteracts negative group processes, and supports the social and emotional development of children.
However, the acquisition of sensitive information about students and their social environment is a process that must be carried out with respect for privacy and integrity, and in accordance with the legal regulations and professional ethics. This is a highly sensitive issue because school psychologists play complex roles and establish relationships with various stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, and school principals.
Conclusions
Psychologist should respect the client’s rights. In the process of accessing private information, a psychologist gains the patient’s trust, provides comprehensive information about the purpose and scope of the assessment, and obtains the patient’s informed consent. Students should be aware that they have the right to withdraw their consent, even if it was given by the parents. Client’s confidentiality implies that students and their parents should be informed whether sensitive information would be shared with other stakeholders, such as teachers. Psychologists should respect the students’ and parents’ right to receive feedback and the results of the assessment. Adherence to these principles shows respect for students’ integrity and increases the quality of psychological services at school.
Beliefs about emotions as a transdiagnostic construct. Conceptualization in the cognitive-behavioural therapies
Authors: Sawicka Monika J.
Published: July 2024

Aim
The aim of the article is to discuss the concept of beliefs about emotions in the context of emotional regulation and conceptualization in different cognitive-behavioural therapy approaches.
Theses
The thesis is that beliefs about emotions are a transdiagnostic construct, meaning that their occurrence is not limited to specific nosological categories, and they influence the maintenance of symptoms across several classes of disorders, and they are measurable in both clinical and non-clinical populations.
Conclusion
The analysis of research results regarding the prevalence of negative beliefs about emotions in different groups allows for recognition of their transdiagnostic nature. In the first part, a comprehensive definition of the phenomenon and potential sources of its formation within cognitive and learning theories were presented. The factors mediating the relationship between beliefs about emotions and well-being were discussed, with particular emphasis on avoidance strategies. As a summary of these relationships, a general working model was proposed. In the second part, therapeutic procedures from the field of cognitive-behavioural therapy were presented as an approach with scientifically proven effectiveness. The application of these methods can directly or indirectly, through perpetuating factors, lead to a change in beliefs about emotions and contribute to the reduction of psychological and physical suffering.
Improvement of Shock Noise Insulation by Elastic Gaskets in Floating Floor Structures
Authors: GRADOVA O.V. , ROGALEV A.M.
Published: July 2024

A comfortable acoustic environment in residential and public buildings is an important task that can be solved only in a complex of special constructive measures, one of which is to improve the sound insulation of enclosing structures, including floor-to-floor ceilings. The article presents the results of laboratory tests of building materials used as elastic gaskets when installing floating floors. The compositions of floating floors are described, graphs of the frequency dependence of the improvement of shock noise insulation by tested structures, as well as their single-digit characteristics are given.
Theoretical Principles Used to Study the Formation of Polyepoxyurethaneisocyanurates. Part 2
Authors: KEJMAKX M.D. , EZERNITSKAYA M.G. , KARANDY I.V. , ASKADSKII A.A.
Published: July 2024

The quantitative description of the effect of the resulting chemical structures of polyepoxyurethaneisocyanurates on the glass transition temperature Tg was carried out. This is done by selecting copolymer structures whose Tg value is comparable to the calculated one, and the error does not exceed 1.8–2%. The theoretical data were obtained on the basis of calculations of model structures using the “Cascade” computer program (INEOS RAS).
Legal Regulation of Surrogacy in Poland and Ukraine – a Comparative Analysis
Authors: Sarnacka Emilia , Demchenko Ivan
Published: July 2024

The paper focuses on surrogacy regulation, which is diverse across European countries. Four categories of rules can be identified, namely: absence of regulation, regulations allowing surrogacy , regulations that do not allow it with ongoing discussion about allowing it, and regulations under which surrogacy is strictly forbidden. Poland and Ukraine are neighboring countries with radically different regulations on surrogacy. There is no direct regulation on surrogacy in Poland and it can be stated that surrogacy agreements are not valid. IVF procedure is strictly forbidden for surrogacy. Ukraine is an example of the most liberal country when it comes to surrogacy regulation. Surrogacy agreements are regulated and requirements are formulated for surrogate mothers. Ukrainian regulation allows remuneration for surrogate mothers. After the Russian invasion, Ukrainian surrogate mothers came to Poland looking for safety. The Polish state provided extensive support for the Ukrainian people, including specific legal regulation on the right to access health care and employment opportunities. Yet, the Ukrainian surrogacy agreements are not valid in Poland, and the surrogate mothers will be approved as legal mothers.