bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parent-reported health-related quality of life of children with cerebral palsy in Pakistan
Authors: Sameet Sana , Razaq Hamza
Published: March 2023

Cerebral palsy (CP) affects movement, balance, and posture, leading to activity limitations, motor disability, and musculoskeletal problems. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) assessment is critical in helping practitioners suggest interventions for children with CP. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the parent-reported HRQoL among children with CP in Pakistan. Using a purposive sampling technique, 184 parents were interviewed face-to-face with the KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire to assess their children's subjective health and well-being. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and Mann‒Whitney tests. The HRQoL scores for physical activity and health were significantly lower for male children (median = 20.00) than for females (median = 10.00) (p < 0.001), which was also the lowest across all other dimensions of HRQoL. Male children scored higher than females in some domains, such as general mood and bullying, while female children scored higher in domains such as free time and friends, but these differences were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The overall HRQoL score was low for both male (median = 43.84) and female (median = 42.26) children. However, there was no significant difference in the proportion of children with low and medium HRQoL scores based on gender. This study concluded that physical activities and health were the poorest dimensions of HRQoL. The results help better understand children's lived experiences as perceived by their parents, highlighting various aspects of health that could be optimized to enhance the overall quality of life. Our findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve the HRQoL of children with CP, especially regarding physical activity and health.
Psychological distress among parents of children with obstetric brachial plexus injury visiting pediatric departments
Authors: Azhar Mohsin , Habib Zeeshan , Saeed Natasha
Published: March 2023

Obstetrical brachial plexus injury (OBPI) is a severe nerve injury that is destructive with expected lifelong repercussions among affected children. A child with morbidity can affect a family in several ways, encompassing social, relational, financial, and emotional states. However, such effects on households remain mostly unrecognized, where the focus remains solely on the child’s health or his/her treatment endeavors, with little attention given to the parent's emotional state. Therefore, this study aimed to measure psychological distress among parents of children with OBPI. This descriptive cross-sectional study recruited 100 parents with children aged between 18 months and 16 years under treatment for OBPI who visited different healthcare facilities using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by conducting face-to-face interviews. The study used the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) to assess parents’ psychological distress. The positive items were assigned scores from 0 to 3 (i.e., always to never), and the negative items were assigned scores from 3 to 0 (i.e., always to never). The outcome score ranged between 0 and 36, with higher scores indicating a greater likelihood of general psychological distress. Descriptive statistics were calculated to achieve the study objectives. Most children suffering from OBPI were male (64%) rather than female (36%). All positive items of the GHQ-12 questionnaire had an average low score, indicating parents were not feeling reasonably happy, less able to concentrate on their routine work, somewhat incapable of making decisions, and unable to enjoy day-to-day activities. In contrast, negative items had an average high score, indicating that parents constantly felt under strain, could not overcome difficulties, felt unhappy and depressed, and lost confidence. The average GHQ-12 score was 23.47 ± 2.54, depicting a high level of psychological distress among parents of children with OBPI. Our study concluded that parents of children with OBPI are at potential risk of various psychological problems. Therefore, health personnel should be aware of these parents’ psychological adjustment and refer them for psychological support when necessary.
GB LSAV Approval Scheme: Non-ADS requirements D7.1
Authors: Edwards Mervyn , Seidl Matthias , Edwards Alix
Published: March 2023

The UK government are committed to bringing forward legislation to allow the safe and secure deployment of self-driving vehicles. As part of the CAVPASS programme, TRL was commissioned to propose approaches to vehicle classification, and suitable technical requirements for aspects not related to the Automated Driving System (ADS). These included crashworthiness, occupant protection, protection of vulnerable Road Users (VRUs), and the lighting, braking and steering systems. The focus of this study was on Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs). It involved selection and adaptation of existing pre- and post-deployment regulation to enable it to be applied to LSAVs. A main part was the adaptation of the technical regulations for M- and N-category vehicles, laid down in Great Britain’s Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020 No. 818), which implements retained Regulation (EU) 2018/858. The study proposed the introduction of two new vehicle categories (for LSAVs with and without occupants, respectively) to allow approval of designs not compatible with the M- and N-category definitions, such as passenger shuttles with six seats and space for standing passengers, or goods vehicles without any seats. Technical clarifications for regulations were developed relating to references to the driver or driver’s seat, controls, warnings and tell-tales and relating to bi-directional vehicles in general. The study further found that a general permission to carry standing passengers in light vehicles could present unreasonable risks to occupants in braking maneuvers or collisions, but that it could be safe in some Operational Design Domains (ODDs). A concept was proposed which offers manufacturers a choice between two Crashworthiness Approval Levels (CALs). The less demanding CAL allows standing passengers but restricts the subsequent ODD of the vehicles. In summary, the study proposed a novel approach to link approval regulations to the vehicle’s ODD and a set of technical requirements for non-ADS-related aspects of passenger- and goods-carrying LSAVs, which could help enable the approval of new vehicle concepts.
Development of Interactive Flipbook-Based E-Module for Teaching Algorithms and Basic Programming in Higher Education
Authors: Mahendri Rama Putra , Amanda Mita , Latifah Ulfi , Rawas Soha
Published: March 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced educational institutions to switch to online learning, which has posed challenges related to the lack of interactive digital teaching materials. Specifically, the available materials in the Algorithm and Basic Programming course are static and text-based, making it difficult for students to study independently. This study aims to develop an interactive digital book-based e-module with multimedia features to enhance student engagement and understanding and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the e-module. The study used the 4D (Define, Design, Development, Disseminate) development model. The Define stage involved a needs analysis, while the Design stage included media selection, video preparation, and quiz development. The Development stage consisted of validation by three expert validators and limited trials with 30 students. Data analysis used descriptive methods by calculating the validation percentage and trial results. The validation results showed an eligibility of 89.00% for media and 88.33% for content, both in the "excellent" category. The limited trial received positive responses, averaging 81.00%, indicating that the e-module is easy to use and can increase learning motivation. This e-module is highly suitable for online learning in the Algorithm and Basic Programming course. Further research is recommended to test the effectiveness of this e-module on a larger scale and evaluate its long-term impact on student learning outcomes.
Legislative Harmonization of Brazilian Data Protection Law with EU GDPR: A Comparative Study on the EU GDPR and Brazil's LGPD
Authors:   Center for Legislative Studies, Gyeongin National University of Education, Kim Hansol
Published: March 2023

Recently, major countries and international organizations, including the European Union, are reforming their personal data protection system, which is understood to seek the reasonable balance between the protection of personal information and communication technologies that have developed rapidly over the past three decades. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), enacted by the EU in May 2016, is the world's most powerful privacy system now, and since the GDPR was enacted, EU trade partners have been actively striving to align their own data protection legislations with the GDPR by adopting and amending theirs to meet the global data protection standards. Brazil, as Latin America's economic giant, has also spent a long time finding the balance point between creating economic profits and protecting human rights under the pressure of mediating the conflicting values of using and protecting personal information. As a result of the conflict, the Brazilian General Data Protection Regulation(LGPD), affected by the EU GDPR, was passed on August 15, 2018 after eight years of discussion. This study began with questions about how specific the Brazilian LGPD was influenced by the European GDPR and how these two legislations were harmonized in the global society. We examined the system and status of Brazil's personal information legislation, as well as the legislative progress of the new legislation, and went on to conduct comparative legal reviews of the two legislations to find out the similarities and differences between them. Furthermore, we looked at the implications of Brazilian legislation for our legislation and sought compatibility between the value of privacy protection and the development of information technology.
Review of Law Enforcement in Indonesia
Authors: Munawar Sepa
Published: March 2023

Law enforcement is the process of making efforts to enforce or function legal norms in a real way as a guide for behavior in traffic or legal relations in social and state life. The problem of law enforcement in society is very urgent. Considering the existence of the law itself cannot be separated from social and state life. The purpose of this study is to find out what law enforcement is, the importance of law enforcement, the low level of law enforcement in Indonesia and the various factors that surround it. The method that the author uses is a type of normative legal research (Normative Legal Research), which is "a type of research carried out by examining library materials or secondary data. The results showed that law enforcement in Indonesia still cannot be carried out properly. This is evidenced by the many problems faced in enforcing the law. These problems, for example, there has been no unification of laws and regulations and legal certainty, the decline in the authority of law enforcement officials, judicial systems that have not been implemented effectively and efficiently and the low legal awareness culture of the Indonesian people. The efforts that need to be made to elevate the authority of the law and uphold the rule of law include it must be carried out or formulated for legal unification or its exact mapping, improving the moral and professional quality of law enforcement officers and improving systems.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Literasi Numerasi Siswa melalui Program Kampus Mengajar di SDN 1 Monggas
Authors: Saputra Ari , Zohrani Zohrani
Published: March 2023

Kampus Merdeka Program (MBKM) is one of the programs organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemdikbud). One of the activities in it is the Teaching Campus Program. The purpose of the Teaching Campus Program is to contribute and assist in Teaching, Technology Adaptation, and Administration activities. Currently, the Teaching Campus Program has entered its third year. One of the schools targeted for the Teaching Campus program is SDN 1 Monggas which is located in Monggas Village, Kopang District, Central Lombok Regency. In this program, students from different campuses are placed in the same area and school to assist the school in terms of teaching, adapting technology and administration. In addition, students are also tasked with enforcing independent learning and improving student character and increasing student interest in learning during this pandemic. Another thing that is the goal of this teaching campus program is that students can go directly to the field, add relationships and develop insight and soft skills to participate in improving the quality of education in Indonesia.
Karakteristik dan Pengembangan Pelayanan Pendidikan Islam Anak Tunadaksa
Authors: Seviarica Hilda Putri , Akhmad Fandi , Berliyana Adhe Sukma , Atmojo Sugeng Tri , Fauzi Robi
Published: March 2023

This study aims to characterize and develop Islamic education services for children with disabilities. The type of research used in this research is literature research, to discuss the characteristics and development of Islamic education services for children with disabilities. Data collection techniques use documentation techniques by collecting data through documents, data sources that are inanimate, such as notes, letters, and photos. The results showed that there are several characteristics of children with physical disabilities, including: social or emotional characteristics, sensory disorders, motor disorders, speaking skills, academic characteristics, physical characteristics. Children with special needs who experience damage or lose their physical members, the process of developing Islamic religious education materials in providing materials or teaching methods is almost the same as children with visual impairments and visual impairments. Meanwhile, the model for developing children with disabilities is through the school environment, family environment, and community environment.
Hukum Inseminasi Buatan dan Bayi Tabung serta Implementasinya
Authors: Kholilulloh Habib , Qomari Nur , Musthofa Khoirul , Rusli Rusli , Basaiban Kasuwi , Mubin Ufuqil
Published: March 2023

This paper aims to examine the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) program from the perspective of Islamic law, and positive law in Indonesia, so that it is clear whether the practice of IVF is religious or Indonesian law. In conducting the analysis, the authors use a type of qualitative literature research with a normative approach. The results of this paper are: (1) The artificial insemination program for IVF is permitted in Islamic law, with the condition that the sperm must come from the husband himself. In vitro insemination with the Surrogate Mother's uterus rental model, there are two opinions. The first opinion states that surrogacy is prohibited because it creates a mix of lineages which are also related to mahram and inheritance. The second opinion states that Surrogate Mother is allowed for emergency reasons. (2) Implementation of IVF in Indonesia is regulated in Law Number 36 of 2009 concerning Health. The law regulates the conditions and procedures that must be met to be able to participate in the program so that babies born in the program do not violate ethics in society and religion.
Model Kepemimpinan Profetik KH. Ahmad Dahlan dalam Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Pamungkas Oktri , Diarsi Shifa , Supandi Muhammad
Published: March 2023

Ahmad Dahlan is one of the figures who brought changes in Islamic education to a better direction. Of course, this success cannot be separated from his leadership model which makes the Prophet Muhammad his role model in becoming a leader. He internalizes prophetic leadership in his thoughts and actions. Prophetic leadership is a leadership paradigm that refers to the concept of leadership of the prophets. This study uses a literature review method to discuss the idea of prophetic leadership in terms of humanization, liberation, and transcendence of the KH figure. Ahmad Dahlan in Islamic Education.
Efektivitas Model Pembelajaran Scramble pada Keterampilan Menulis Kalimat Siswa Kelas III SDN Pabuaran Tumpeng 2 Kota Tangerang
Authors: Rahayu Isti Setia , Nurhayati Siti , Manik Nelly
Published: March 2023

Learning Indonesian Language and Literature in schools is to develop language skills both orally and in writing. Most students find it difficult to develop aspects of writing. Especially in stringing words to be arranged into a sentence. This difficulty may be caused by teachers who in their delivery are less precise and almost never use appropriate media. The problems mentioned above require alternative solutions in the form of learning models that can improve students' writing skills. A model that can provide a lot of information to students in order to inspire students and improve writing skills, through the Scramble Learning Model, students can find information about various vocabularies. In this study, researchers used quantitative methods and the variety of methods used in this study was experimental research with a pre-experimental design type of experiment. The research design used was a one-group pre-test-post test. Then the data collection technique used in this research is to use test questions (pre test and post test), observation, interviews and documentation. The research analysis uses the arithmetic mean. Based on the results of the post-test hypothesis, the t-test with the results of the T-value > with the T-table value, so that Ha which means 'Effectiveness of the Scramble Learning Model on Sentence Writing Skills for Class III Students at SDN Pabuaran Tumpeng 2 Tangerang City is accepted, and Ho which means "No Effectiveness". The Scramble learning model on Sentence Writing Skills for Class III Students at SDN Pabuaran Tumpeng 2 Tangerang City was rejected.
Konsep Dasar Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus
Authors: Fakhiratunnisa Safira Aura , Pitaloka Asyharinur Ayuning Putriana , Ningrum Tika Kusuma
Published: March 2023

Children with special needs are children who require special treatment because of developmental disorders and abnormalities experienced by children. Children with special needs have differences that occur in several ways, such as the process of growth and development that experiences abnormalities or deviations both physically, mentally, intellectually, socially and emotionally. In the context of special education in Indonesia, children with special needs are categorized in terms of blind children, deaf children, children with intellectual disabilities, children with motor disabilities, children with social emotional disorders, and children with intelligent and special talents. Every child with special needs has different characteristics from one to another. In addition, every child with special needs also needs special services that are tailored to their abilities and characteristics. It is important to carry out identification and assessment activities to identify their characteristics and needs. It is considered important to get the right service according to the characteristics, needs and capabilities.
Tren Etika dan Pendidikan Islam Komparatif Dilihat dari Negara Komunis
Authors: Hidayat Herman Somantri , Sukandar Ahmad , Faturrahman Asep
Published: March 2023

In this chapter, I have tried to highlight some aspects of the two perspectives. The first is the perspective of the researcher who recalls his past as a student in a communist country, interpreting his life experiences given his impact on his education and teaching profession. The second perspective is that of the researcher who looks to the future, initially lacking in resources but willing to connect with global research in his area of interest, educational ethics.  International studies that support and inspire our research in the domain of educational ethics include philosophical works, the study of moral psychology, and resources from sociology and organizational psychology as well as from pedagogy. Regarding expected trends in comparative and international education, I have grouped them into three categories: (1) Trends related to research themes in comparative education: many of the main themes of education have been filtered or will be filtered through a comparative lens (educational history, philosophy- educational physics, curriculum and didactics, sociology of education, politics and economics of education and educational psychology); (2) Methodological trends in quantitative and qualitative methodologies together will support the research process in comparative education; and (3) Trends regarding the impact of research in comparative pedagogy: Global Models of will Inspire Local Initiatives without Copiable Beings.
Implementasi Media Platform Padlet dalam Pembelajaran PAI sebagai Bentuk Melek Digital di Era 4.0
Authors: Muhyidin Muhyidin , Salsabila Unik , Fadillah Ayu Nur , Rifki Moh , Natifa Tia
Published: March 2023

This research was conducted to determine the role and implementation of the padlet application as a discussion platform media in Islamic education learning in the 4.0 era. Padlet as an online discussion medium used during this pandemic is quite effective in PAI. Padlets can be used as presentation media such as videos, document files, and so on. The advantage of padlet media is that it can work on any device, be it mobile phones, laptops and computers. The purpose of learning to use this media padlet is to train students in getting used to digital and using it wisely based on the values of Islamic teachings.
Studi Eksperimen Bandul dalam Menentukan Percepatan Gravitasi Bumi dan Memahami Konsep Gerak Harmonik Sederhana
Authors: Aisiyah Muktamar Cholifah , Annas Muhamad Azwar , Ningrum Izza Eka , Widodo Aris , Cahyani Hana Dwi
Published: March 2023

This research is a pendulum experimental study in determining the acceleration of Earth's gravity and understanding the concept of simple harmonic motion. This research was conducted at the Physics Laboratory of the University of Muhammadiyah Lamongan. This study aims to examine the benefits of conducting pendulum experiments with the simple pendulum swing method and in determining the acceleration of Earth's gravity, the period of oscillation and concepts in simple harmonic motion with variations in the mass of the pendulum, namely 150 grams, 75 grams and 35 grams. The results of the analysis of this study obtained the acceleration of Earth's gravity 9.79 m/s where the mass and length of the pendulum do not affect the value of gravity. While in simple harmonic motion in the form of pendulum oscillation is influenced by the length of the string. The pendulum oscillation will experience energy dissipation in maintaining its equilibrium position due to the gravity of the earth.
Penelitian Evaluatif dalam Pendidikan
Authors: Yuniarti Yuniarti , Abdiyah Lathifah , Nurjanah Siti , Siregar Septi Lastri , Riani Puput
Published: March 2023

Basically, evaluative research is part of applied research. An important part of evaluative research is the existence of an expected goal or condition, then these goals are assessed through evaluation. Evaluative research is a study that measures and determines the results of a particular plan or project by collecting and analyzing plans objectively, in accordance with the objectives of the plan. The aim is to design, refine and test the implementation of educational practices, as well as evaluate the success of certain activities and evaluate the benefits of these activities. Evaluation will be carried out well if the program includes clear objectives, so that it can determine the expected or achieved results through the methodology of the conceptual framework of research evaluation. There are several evaluation models that can be chosen by researchers to evaluate the program, namely the CIPP, UCLA, Brinkerhoff and Stake models.
Pendidikan sebagai Barang atau Jasa Publik dan Swasta
Authors: Syukron Muhammad , Zahruddin Zahruddin
Published: March 2023

In Indonesia, education is no longer purely a public good because some of it has been privatized by the government, so that people can no longer get it for free. It can be seen from the large number of private schools not only from local origins, but many international schools have been established in Indonesia, and also occur in various countries. This type of research is qualitative research using documentation study data collection methods in the form of relevant books and journals. Data analysis techniques start from data collection, data reduction, presentation and discussion of data then conclusions are drawn. The result of this research is that education can be a public good and can be a private good. Education as a public good because its provision is free, universal and equal access is the basis for producing other public goods. Education as a private good because of a necessity there is competition in getting a decent education. The competition must be purely a competition of intelligence and intellect, not a competition for money or position.
Clustering of massive datasets using an Adaptive and efficient K-Means approach
Authors: Imran Shaik Mohammed , Muthukumaran M  , V.Tharakeswari
Published: March 2023

In today’s technology-driven and Internet-obsessed society, it can be challenging to go through huge amounts of information and find relevant knowledge for various educational contexts. Simple, fast, and adaptable machine learning algorithms make such tasks easier to complete. K-means is the most effective unsupervised learning technique for classifying data into meaningful groups. K-means groups data by shared characteristics. K-means clusters are determined by k. Unfortunately, standard k-means requires a lot of math. Scholars have suggested strategies to improve k-means grouping. This work recommends computing initial centroids and establishing a distance between data points that are unlikely to change their cluster in subsequent iterations and those that are extremely likely to do so to lessen the load of k-means clustering for very large data sets. This piece will find information digits whose cluster is statistically likely to alter in the following few cycles. After processing several datasets, it is compared to other K-Means methods
Artificial Intelligence enabled Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation Optimization in IoT for improved QoS
Authors: Roselind J Deepika , Naveen H M , S.Yuvaraj
Published: March 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a collection of intelligently connected devices that are connect to the internet. Every day, as technology advances, an IoT device outnumbers humans on the world. The Internet of Things (IoT) systems would connect not only physical users and devices, but also virtual networks and devices that have already been implemented in various scenarios using new networking, computing, and integrated system technologies. With the rapid advancement of technology, the number of devices involved grows rapidly. IoT systems have crucial issues in supplying sufficient bandwidth to IoT Devices for Improving Quality in Services provided in the form of QoS (Quality of Service) parameters, depending on the volume of devices and data. The proposed work is an artificial intelligence enabled dynamic bandwidth allocation optimization in IoT for improved QoS comprising of IoT devices, router, bandwidth data, KM-PSO clustering, Deep Alternative Neural Network (DANN), Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation Optimization, and QoS Estimation. It provides a scalable solution for allocating the bandwidth for the IoT enabled devices for improving QoS parameters. The work uses K-Means-Particle Swarm Optimization (KM-PSO) for generating the optimum number of clusters for improving the accuracy of the proposed work. Once the optimal number of clusters are generated, a Deep Alternative Neural Network (DANN) used in the present invention detects the traffic from the IoT devices, predicts the required bandwidth to be allocated. The Artificial Intelligence enabled Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation Optimization (AIEDBAO) uses Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) for allocating Bandwidth based on the traffic rules generated. The improved QoS parameters achieved with the present invention are Bandwidth Consumption of 34.5Mbps, Packet Delivery Delay (PDD) of 32ms, Packet Loss of 4% and Throughput of 99% at supply of 50Mbps
Overdiagnosis of Tuberculosis in Patients Referred for Hospitalization to TB Unit
Authors: Korzh E. V. , Podchos N. A. , Zavgorodniy A. F.
Published: March 2023

The objective: to establish the reasons of discrepancy between the preliminary and final clinical diagnoses in patients admitted to TB inpatient unit, to determine ways to improve the diagnosis of tuberculosis at the pre-hospital stage.

Subjects and Methods. We studied 130 medical records of patients (77 HIV negative patients - Group 1, 53 HIV positive patients – Group 2) admitted to the inpatient unit of TB hospital in 2014-2022, in whom tuberculosis (TB) was excluded after examination.

Results. In Group 1, all patients were preliminary diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, in Group 2, 29 patients were preliminary diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and 24 patients - with tuberculous meningitis (TM). Primary examination and analysis of medical records caused doubts about the diagnosis of 60 (77.9%) patients in Group 1, and 40 (75.5%) patients in Group 2. When pulmonary tuberculosis was suspected, pneumonia and cancer were most often verified: 33.8% and 27.3% in Group 1, 51.7% and 24.1% in Group 2, the causes of diagnostic errors at the pre-hospital stage included insufficient attention to medical history and clinical manifestations; outcomes of treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics were ignored; no control radiological examination was performed; diagnostic fibrobronchoscopy, chest computed tomography, consultations of medical specialists were not provided. Often HIV negative individuals 25/47 (53.2%) had false positive results of sputum microscopy. In Group 2, in 24 patients with suspected tuberculous meningitis, the final diagnosis was cerebral toxoplasmosis (41.7%) and mycotic meningitis (25.0%). Poor coverage with neuroimaging, genetic molecular and serological tests led to diagnostic errors.
Modern Concepts about the Role of Gut Microbiota in Development of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: Yunusbaeva M. M. , Borodina L. Ya. , Zakirova A. M. , Sharipov R. A. , Yunusbayev B. B.
Published: March 2023

The review presents data from 55 publications describing the relationship between the gut microbiome and tuberculosis. It presents possible mechanisms by which the intestinal microbiota can influence various parts of the immune system.

It describes the effect of anti-tuberculosis drugs on the intestinal microbiome as well as possible prospects for the use of probiotics in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis.
Evaluation of Clinical and Economic Efficiency and Impact of Mass Fluorography Screening on Tuberculosis Epidemiological Rates in Four Federal Districts of the Russian Federation with Different Levels of Population Coverage with Mass Fluorography Screening
Authors: Markelov Yu. M. , Schegoleva L. V.
Published: March 2023

The objective: to evaluate the clinical and economic efficiency and impact of mass fluorography screening of the population on tuberculosis mortality and rates of timely tuberculosis detection in four federal districts of the Russian Federation with different levels of tuberculosis detection and coverage of the population with fluorography mass screening.

Subjects and Methods. Analytical materials of the Federal Center for Monitoring of Tuberculosis Transmission Control in the Russian Federation posted on official websites were used. The rates were analyzed by applied statistics methods. All statistical calculations were performed with 0.95 significance.

Results. A correlation analysis was performed between the coverage, effectiveness of tuberculosis detection by mass fluorography screening of the population and main rates reflecting the epidemic situation and timeliness of tuberculosis detection in the Russian Federation and its four federal districts. There was no correlation between the detection effectiveness and main markers of timeliness of tuberculosis detection. It was found out that against the background of increased costs for mass fluorography screening, its implementation did not provide significant positive results in reducing tuberculosis incidence and mortality which indicated their low clinical and economic efficiency.
Genişlemiş Spektrumlu Beta-Laktamaz Üreten Enterobacteriaceae İzolatlarına Karşı Seftazidim- Avibaktam’ın in Vitro Etkinliğinin Araştırılması
Authors: BİLGİN Melek , İŞLER Hacer , BAŞBULUT Eşe , GÖRGÜN Selim
Published: March 2023

Amaç: Tüm dünyada son yıllarda Enterobacteriaceae ailesi üyeleri arasında çoklu ilaç direncine sahip izolatlar artış göstermekte ve enfeksiyonların tedavisinde zorluklara yol açmaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Genişlemiş Spektrumlu Beta-Laktamaz Üreten ve karbapenem dirençli Enterobacteriaceae izolatlarına karşı seftazidim-avibaktam’ın in vitro etkinliğinin araştırılmasıdır.

Yöntem: Çalışmaya, laboratuvarımıza gönderilen çeşitli örneklerden izole edilen, genişlemiş spektrumlu beta-laktamaz üreten 114 Enterobacteriaceae türü dahil edildi. İzolatların tanımlanması ve antimikrobiyal duyarlılıkları otomatize sistemler kullanılarak gerçekleştirildi. İzolatların seftazidim avibaktama duyarlılıklarının saptanması amacıyla CAZ/AV 10/4 mg (Bioanalyse) ile disk difüzyon testi; zon çaplarının değerlendirilmesi için European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) rehberi kullanılmıştır.

Bulgular: Çalışmaya 42 tanesi (%36.8) Escherichiae coli ve 72 tanesi (%63,2) Klebsiella pnemoniae olmak üzere toplam 114 tane Enterobacterales suşu dahil edildi. Suşların %44.7’si idrar örneklerinden izole edilmiştir. Tüm izolatların 67 (%58.8)’si karbapenemlere duyarlı iken, 47 (%41.2)’si karbapenemlere dirençli olarak bulundu. 103 tanesi (%90,4) ceftazidim avibactama duyarlı iken, 11 tanesi (%9,6) dirençli olarak saptandı.

Sonuç: Genişlemiş spektrumlu beta-laktamaz üreten veya metallo-β-laktamaz dışında karbapenem dirençli Enterobacteriaceae suşları için mevcut en iyi tedavi seçeneği, mümkün olduğunda ve fiyatın kullanımına izin verdiği durumlarda seftazidime-avibaktamdır.
Validation Analysis of Learning Development on Optic Material with Core Learning Model
Authors: Eva Fasihah  , Nurul Hidayah Al Mubarokah
Published: March 2023

This research is an activity process to produce learning tools that are developed in valid optical material, with the development path using the CORE learning model. The tools developed are syllabus, lesson plans, textbooks, worksheets and Critical Thinking Ability Test. However, in this paper, it is only focused on the validation test process through construct and content validation tests on the development of the device made. The final result of this research is to produce a valid learning device development product.
Literacy Education: Communication Literacy Model in Tudang Sipulung Culture in Patondonsalu Village at Enrekang District
Authors: Ismaya  , Mahmuddin  , Arifuddin Tike  , I Ibrahim
Published: March 2023

This type of research is descriptive qualitative research conducted in the village of Patondonsalu, Enrekang Regency, focusing on the communication literacy model in the Tudang Sipulung culture. The results showed that the communication literacy model in the implementation of culture tudang sipulung in the Patondonsalu village is fine enough because it has fulfilled elements: identification topic/subject, target audience, relevant formats, types source; exploration sources, and information appropriate to the topic; organization, evaluation and compiling information according to the logical arrangement, distinguishing among facts and opinions, and uses visual tool aids for comparing and contrasting information; (who); (what is said); (communication channel); (to whom); and with what effect (element of influence/effect) or what is the effect of the communication. However, the applied communication literacy model is not yet maximum because there is not yet relevant selection and recording information, the creation information not yet well done, presentation, dissemination or display of information from results activity tudang sipulung also out yet there. Then output appraisal, based on other people input from implementation culture tudang sipulung still very low and almost no at once
Archives Effectiveness in Improving Administrative Services
Authors: Rusnaedi
Published: March 2023

Archiving is very important in an organization, office, or government; archives provide information and a vehicle for documentation. Every employee in an organization, office, or government is required to work effectively and efficiently in supporting organizational goals; so that employees can work effectively, the quality and quantity must be to the organization's needs. This study uses a quantitative research approach. Furthermore, the data that is explored includes primary and secondary data. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data has been collected through questionnaires and processed manually with a card system. Based on the results of this processing, the data is tabulated into a frequency table to determine the level of the analyzed variables. The results showed that the effectiveness of archives in improving administrative services in Bulu-Bulu Village, Tonra District, Bone Regency, namely the procedure for creating archives in managing letters was good but had not used a letter sorting tool to sort letters, both incoming and outgoing letters, which made it easier for management to be faster and easier effective. In addition, the Bulu-Bulu Village Office still uses manual archive management but does not use electronics.
Judicial Review of Criminal Liability of Doctors for Malpractice
Authors: Sandra Gustika , Panji Andi
Published: March 2023

This study aims to determine the liability of medical malpractice by doctors. This research was conducted with a qualitative approach, using descriptive analysis; the aim is to study and find facts to be used for further investigation. This research was conducted at Hapsah Hospital, Bone Regency. Data analysis by concluding inductively. The study results show that the hospital's responsibilities and sanctions if proven professional wrongdoing can be punished by revocation of practice licenses and must provide compensation to patients and family members, but from a legal point of view. The general laws and regulations related to criminal acts, namely the Code of Criminal Law Number 29 of 2004 concerning Medical Practice and various other laws and regulations, including the Decree of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 434 / MEN.KES / SK / X / 1993 concerning the Ratification and Implementation of Indonesian Medical Law.
Evaluation of the availability of safe water and sanitation faculties in IDP camps kahda district in Mogadishu Somalia
Authors: Ahmed Hassan Saed  , Mohamed Omar Abdulle  , Ibrahim Abdifatah Isack
Published: March 2023

Background: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) is generally a challenge in Somalia, particularly in IDP settlements where access to water and sanitation facilities is limited. Children, particularly those under the age of 5 years, mostly fall victim to diseases caused by poor sanitation and hygiene practices. The objective of this study was to evaluate the availability of safe water and sanitation facilities in internally displaced (IDP) camps in kahda district Mogadishu Somalia. Methods: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional baseline assessment. The study areas included 4 IDP camps in Kahda district with a sample size of 163 households, drawn from 270 households from selected 4IDPs. Closed-ended questionnaires and observational checklists were used as data collection tools, and the study employed descriptive statistics with frequencies and percent in tables. Results: Of the total 163 households, about 84 (51.5%) household's water sources were hand-dug well with pump, and Most of the households 100 (61.3%); spent 3km walk to obtain water from their nearest point source. Regarding water consumption per day, about 66(40.5%) households had consumed 120 liters per day and 39 (23.9%) of households with 61-90 liters of water per day, and 38 (23.3%) households with 40 -60 liters. Besides, more than half of respondents, 113 (69.3%), did not have enough water, with a considerable number of households 105 (64.4%) do not perform water treatment to improve the quality of their drinking water. Many households did not have latrines, with the majority of them sharing latrines with neighbors. Those who had latrines were unhygienic, and a majority of the respondents admitted they do not wash their hands after using toilets. Conclusion: The study reveals the low availability of water and sanitation facilities among IDPs in kahda districts. Though they were low socio-economic status groups, health promotion related to infection control measures and maintenance of personal hygiene should be provided.
PREVALENCE, ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY BACTERIURIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN AT SOS HOSPITAL, MUQDISHO SOMALIA
Authors: Abdirahman Mohamed  , Husain Shurie  , Aniso A. Osman  , Mohamed S. Hussein  , Nasteho I. Afrah  , Ali Omar Hassan  , Hassan M. Dirie
Published: March 2023

Objective: the aim of this study is to isolate the prevalence, of antimicrobial susceptibility bacteriuria among pregnant women at SOS hospital.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study during the time frame between Dec 2020 at SOS hospital in Hilawa distract Muqdisho.The urine sample was collected using the midstream clean-catch urine method and tested bacteriologically following standard procedure. An antimicrobial susceptibility test was also performed for the isolated organism using the Kirby disk diffusion method according to the clinical laboratory standard institute (CLSI).

For data analysis and interpretation we used the SPSS tool and interpretation was presented in frequencies and percentages in tables.Result: of the 102 samples collected 34 showed no growth 68 was growth. of the 68 demonstration organisms Staphylococcus aureus 46 (41.1%). E.coli were 8 (7.8%) and pseudomonads aeruginosa 8(7.8% ) Proteus mirabiliss 3(2.9%), K.Pneumonia 3(2.9%). the most sensitive drug was Levofloxacin 51(75%). while Nitrofurantoin was the highest resistant pattern 58(85.29%) followed by Ceftriaxone 48(70.6%) amoxicillin 38(55.9%) ciprofloxacin 24 ( 35.29%) respectively.
Knowledge and attitude regarding toxoplasmosis among pregnant women attending Banadir hospital antenatal clinic
Authors: Yahye Sheikh Abdulle Hassan  , Sumaya Yusuf Abdisamaed  , Caisha Abdullahi Mohamed  , Khadija Mohamed Jamal  , Faduma Ali Ahmed  , Naima Shire Ahmed
Published: March 2023

Background Toxoplasmosis is a common condition that occurs worldwide in most birds and warm-blooded mammals, including humans. In most cases, toxoplasmosis does not have any symptoms. This is because a healthy immune system is usually able to defend the body from the parasite and prevent it from causing illness.Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude toxoplasmosis among pregnant woman attending at ANC Benadir Hospital, Mogadishu, Somalia.

Methodology A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women attending at Banadir hospital ANC with sample size of 352 and purposive non-purposive sampling technique was used, structured questionnaire was used for data collection and data was analyzed by using SPSS (20).Result The Study was found that the majority of women 51.7% had average level of knowledge regarding toxoplasmosis, while majority of studied 79.5% had positive attitude and 20.5 negative attitude. A moderate positive correlation was found between knowledge score and attitude score of pregnant women.

Conclusion Based on the results of this study, pregnant women had average knowledge toward toxoplasmosis. Study recommended to reduce complication of toxoplasmosis to the pregnant women pregnant women should provide an educational program about toxoplasmosis infection and measures of prevention. Nursing and midwifes are two health personnel’s working in the community should be equipped with adequate knowledge and skill to educate the women on breast self-examination. The study suggests further study about practice toward breast self-examination.
Can the Phillips curve be applied in selected European countries today?
Authors: Živković Aleksandra
Published: March 2023

The Phillips curve is one of the most important economic postulates, which indicates inversion between inflation rate and unemployment rate. Even though it has been empirically confirmed many times, in past research there has been evidence of rejecting it in some countries. The aim of this research is to analyse whether the Phillips curve exists in selected European countries: Bulgaria, Greece, Slovenia and Romania, during time period Q1 2009-Q3 2021 and to conclude if there are any differences between countries that are using Euro as national currency and those that are not. Panel analysis and choosing the appropriate model has led to the conclusion that there is a statistically significant inverse correlation between these two variables, which confirmed the presence of the Phillips curve. When analysing countries separately, results differ between them-the strongest inverse correlation is present in Greece and it is followed by Bulgaria. In Slovenia, correlation is slightly negative and in Romania slightly positive, pointing to the conclusion that correlation in these two countries is so weak, that it can be considered that it does not exist. Since obtained results differ between observed countries, this makes correlation between inflation rate and unemployment rate an important indicator for policy makers of individual countries to take into consideration when making decisions for future economic policy.
Economic (in)security in globalization challenges
Authors: Milić Slobodan , Anđelković Nemanja
Published: March 2023

The text deals with the economic (in)security that modern society is facing. First of all, this paper starts with an explanation of the concept of security, what does it mean, and how is this concept defined in the literature. We also present some of the basic theoretical approaches used in modern security. In the following, we deal with neoliberal economic theory, which we believe has had a massive impact on the economic (in)security not only of Serbia but also for the countries of Southeast Europe, which all experienced a similar outcome with deindustrialization, that is to become dependent countries on the periphery of the world capitalist system. At the end of the paper, we conclude that due to economic uncertainty and in quest of a better standard of living, the countries of Southeast Europe, including Serbia, remained without an immense population, which will be a big problem for them in the future.
Measuring investment risk and reducing it by diversification
Authors: Dedović Nedeljka
Published: March 2023

Investing is an unavoidable segment of any business activity. Investment decisions are associated with a certain amount of risk. Risk is a state in which there is a possibility of negative deviation from the desired outcome that we expect and hope for. The sensitivity of investments to certain types of risk depends on the specifics of the investment process, environment, type and size of risk. Higher exposure to risk factors results in higher expected returns. Measuring investment risk and reducing it by the method of diversification is the topic of this paper.