bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Integration Life Skills Program (Golf) on Social Competence Among Male Sport Science Students in Indonesia
Authors: Hamidi Ahmad
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate the effect of life skill program intervention integrated into golf for eight weeks on the social competence of sports science students. The participants were 22 male students in their late adolescent period divided into two sample groups, namely the experimental group (n = 11 people) and the control group (n = 11 people).). The intervention class was held for 60 minutes, three days a week, for eight weeks. The test measurements were carried out during week one and week 8. The life skill sport scale (LSSS) instrument was given before and after the 2-month intervention. The method used was the quasi-experimental method. The results showed a difference in the pre-test life skill scores between the intervention class (147.5 ± 3.03) and the control class (145.9 ± 2.92), where the intervention group gained 𝑡 = -14.0.45, P= .000. Significant differences occurred in the life skill post-test scores (168.9 ± 1.7 with 151.3 ± 2.5, t = -9.712, P = .004). After two months of intervention, the gain scores were obtained (Gain Score 21.4 versus 5.4 and Percent Gain 14.51% versus 3.70, both obtained P-value=0.000). The finding showed a high level of life skills in the pre-test scores of the two groups. However, a significant improvement was found in the post-test results of the intervention. It indicates that golf can improve male student life skills, especially their social competence.
Types of Injury Experienced by Rugby Athletes in Indonesia
Authors: Solikah Nur Luthfiatus , Apriantono Tommy , Nurhasan N
Published: November 2023

Rugby is a popular sport categorized as a physical game with a high level of physical contact and significant injury risk. The purpose of this study was to find out and describe the type of injury suffered by Rugby athletes in Indonesia. This quantitative descriptive research was conducted by evaluating male rugby athletes (N = 62) experiencing injury using a questionnaire. The questionnaire questions focused on anthropometry, age when experiencing the injury, causes of injury, anatomical injury, and types of injury. The anthropometry analysis result of the Rugby athletes aged 16-30 years showed that they had an ideal body mass index (16-20 years = 21.0 ± 2.8 vs 21-25 years = 23.2 ± 1.3 vs 26-30 years = 25.9 ± 1.0). The common injuries found in Rugby athletes was acute injuries (56%) compared to overuse injuries (44%). The result also showed that 65% of 62 players suffered a lower limb injury, only 35% of the 62 players suffered an upper limb injury. In general, 53% of 62 players suffered ligament injury, where 31% of injury occurred in the Knee. The cause of injury suffered by Rugby players was physical contact with opponents. The data described that 50% of 62 players suffered injuries due to physical contact. This study indicates that physical contact is a common cause of injury to Rugby athletes, while the type of injury that often occurs is a ligament injury where the lower limb becomes the most common injury. As they get older, the risk of injury in Rugby athletes in Indonesia is increasing.
Student Daily Calorie Intake and Physical Activity Levels during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Hasan Baharuddin , Kardi Ipa Sari , Nurhidayah Dewi
Published: November 2023

The level of physical activity is an indicator of being active or inactive. This study aimed to determine students’ daily calorie needs according to their physical activity levels during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research was a quantitative descriptive research with a cross-sectional design. The population of this study included 588 FIK Cenderawasih University students. For the sample, the simple random sampling technique was used. The samples of this study involved 95 students aged 19–24 years, consisting of 60 males and 35 females. The data collection employed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and anthropometric measurements to determine BMI to calculate the student’s daily calorie needs. The results of data analysis showed that the level of physical activity of students was primarily in the moderate category, 52.6%, while the rest 47.4% of students were in the high category. The findings show that the average of student needs was 3101 calories/day. In addition, there were differences in calorie needs between males and females. The average energy intake for males was 3363 calories/day, while for females was 2389 calories/day. Based on the results obtained, the higher the physical activity, the higher the calorie intake.
Pengaruh Latihan Half Squat terhadap Kemampuan Tendangan Dollyo Chagi pada Atlet Beladiri Taekwondo
Authors: Rusli Muhammad , Marsuna Marsuna , Jud J , Sariul S
Published: November 2023

Half squat is a strength exercise to improve the ability of the pelvic and thigh muscles by standing straight with the feet shoulder-width apart and the toes facing slightly outward to maintain balance. When the knees bent and the hips lowered, the knees are not going beyond the toes. This study was aimed to determine the effect of half squat training on dollyo chagi kicking skill of Taekwondo athletes. This study used an experimental method using a one group pre-test post-test design. The population of this study were all 20 members of the Kendari City Taekwondo Club. The total sampling technique was used to select the samples. From the results of the data analysis, the pre-test score was 25.95, while the post-test score was 30.35. Based on the results of data analysis, the effect of half squat training on the dollyo chagi kicking skill of Taekwondo athletes was proven significant, as indicated by the t-test value of 0.000 0.05. Based on the results of data analysis, the half squat exercise had a major impact on the ability of Taekwondo athletes to perform dollyo chagi kicks. In addition, the half squat exercise had an effect on increasing the athlete leg muscle power because it was carried out in a programmed exercises repeatedly so that the results of the skill could be maximized as expected.
How Gamma Waves and Motor Educability Correlate to Movement Performance in Gymnastics
Authors: Raissya Vanya , Negara Jajat Darajat Kusumah , Firmansyah Helmy , Yudiana Yunyun , Hendrianto Rion
Published: November 2023

This study was aimed to determine how gamma waves and motor educability correlate to gymnastics movement performance of West Java gymnastic athletes. The study used quantitative descriptive method with a correlational design. The population and sample of this study were 13 West Java gymnastic youth athletes selected using saturated sampling technique. The instruments used were gymnastic performance tests, motor educability test (IOWA Brace test), and brain wave test using the Emotiv EPOC Wireless helmet. Based on data processing and analysis, the correlation value between gamma brain waves and movement performance was r= -0.620 with a p -value 0.024 0.05, while the coefficient of determination was 0.384, meaning that there was a contribution of  38.4%. It concludes that, there was a negative functional correlation between gamma brain waves and movement performance. The obtained correlational value between motor educability and gymnastic performance was r = 0.646 with a p-value 0.017 0.05 and a coefficient of determination of 0.418, showing that there was a contribution of 41.8%. It implies that that there was a positive functional correlation between motor educability and gymnastic performance. The correlation value of gymnastic performance, gamma brain waves, and motor educability was r = 0.749 with a p-value 0.016 0.05 and coefficient of determination of 0.560, indicating that gymnastic performance was determined by gamma brain waves and motor educability of 56.0%. The results showed that there was a strong correlation and a significant contribution of gamma waves and motor educability to movement performance in gymnastics.
Contributions of Repetitive Movements to Tennis Elbow Risk in Badminton Players
Authors: Grafita Lisa , Rahman Farid
Published: November 2023

Regular practice of badminton players will lead to the formation of repetitive movement patterns as a significant factor causing outer elbow pain, commonly referred as tennis elbow. This study was aimed to identify the contribution of repetitive movements to tennis elbow risks in badminton players, to examine the relationship between repetitive movements and tennis elbow risks, and to  investigate the differences of tennis elbow risk based on the repetitive movement status and the player status. The method used was the observational study with a correlational approach involving 122 players of student badminton organization, known as UKM, from four universities selected using the purposive and cluster sampling methods. The dependent variable of this study was the tennis elbow risk, while the independent variables were repetitive movements and the player status. The ordinal linear regression statistical test results obtained a p-value estimated parameter of p = 0.418 and a pseudo R-Square value of 11.4%. Spearman statistical test was obtained (p=0.020) with a value of r = -0.210. The Kruskal-Wallis H statistical test was obtained (p=0.040). The Mann-Whitney statistical test was also obtained (p=0.005). Repetitive movements contribute to the risk of tennis elbow in badminton players and affect the condition. In addition, there is a weak relationship between repetitive movements and tennis elbow. Repetitive movement status and player status affect the risk of tennis elbow in badminton players.
Neurodynamic Sciatic Nerve Sliders and Passive Stretching Technique to Reduce Pain and to Increase Hamstring Muscle Flexibility
Authors: Prianthara I Made Dhita , Suadnyana Ida Ayu Astiti , Paramurthi I.A Pascha , Chandra Dewi Ni Luh Anita , Kamayoga I Dewa Gde Alit
Published: November 2023

Short hamstring syndrome is a condition caused by a reduction of the length of hamstring muscles causing muscle tension, muscle strain, and limitations in movement and function. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of the neurodynamic sciatic nerve sliders technique with passive stretching on reducing pain and increasing flexibility of the hamstring muscles in tailors with short hamstring syndrome. This study was an experimental study with pre-test and post-test two group design. The study sample consisted of 22 people given the neurodynamic sciatic nerve sliders technique intervention, for group 1, and passive stretching, for group 2. Pain was measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS), while hamstring muscle flexibility was tested by active knee extension (AKE) measured before and after intervention. Data analysis used paired sample t-test and independent sample t-test. The Paired Sample T-test for pain data of Group 1 obtained p = 0.000 (p 0.05), while the result of Group 2 was p = 0.000 (p 0.05). For the flexibility data of the hamstring muscles, group 1 obtained p = 0.000 (p 0.05) and group 2 obtained p = 0.000 (p 0.05). Independent Samples T-test for pain obtained an average score after treatment of 1.48 ± 1.10 for group 1 and 2.37 ± 0.76 for group 2 with a value of p = 0.039 (p 0.05). For flexibility data, the mean after treatment was 165.00 ± 4.05 for group 1 and 155.00 ± 8.33 for group 2 with a value of p = 0.002 (p 0.05). From these results, neurodynamic sciatic nerve sliders technique and passive stretching can reduce pain and increase hamstring muscle flexibility in tailors with short hamstring syndrome.
Effects of Different Intensity Exercises On Bone Structure of Young Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Salim Filiani Natalia , Goenawan Hanna , Kastella Faysal , Lesmana Ronny , Lubis Leonardo
Published: November 2023

Many adolescents have insufficient physical activity. Regular physical activity from young age can improve health and fitness. Getting regular exercise and eating healthy diet should be encouraged among kids and teenagers to prevent various diseases in adulthood and old age, such as osteoporosis and fractures. When exercising, a prescription is needed that is tailored to each individual abilities. The intensity of exercise will be different for each individual in accordance with their age, physiological function, genetics, economic status, and previous comorbid diseases. There is no standardised exercise prescription proven to increase bone mineral density in adolescents. Based on the above description, a study was conducted on the provision of different intensity exercise and its effect on bone morphology and density. In this study, male Wistar rats, aged 15–16 weeks (body weight ± 250-350 grams; n = 20), were split into 4 groups, namely control group, low intensity exercise group, moderate intensity exercise group, and high intensity exercise group. All groups were receiving intervention for 8 weeks. Then, the rats were sacrificed and the femoral bones were isolated. Femur weight and femur length was checked. Bone density was examined using X-Ray and calculated by statistical tests. Research was conducted in the Central Laboratory, Universitas Padjadjaran. There were significant differences of femur weight between high intensity exercise group and control and low intensity exercise groups (p 0.05). Moderate and high intensity exercises significantly increased femur length as opposed to control and low intensity exercise groups (p 0.05). Bone density was higher in moderate and high intensity exercise groups (p 0.05). Moderate to high intensity exercise can increase bone health, seen from significances of bone morphology analysis and a higher density compared to low intensity exercise.
Sosialisasi dan Edukasi Etika Komunikasi Pemasaran di Media Sosial pada Club Panji Sakti (CPS) Singaraja
Authors: Astria Kadek Kiki
Published: November 2023

Social media is a product of technological progress that is currently in great demand by people in various parts of the world, including in Indonesia. Currently, social media is one of the media used for marketing. Marketing activities with online methods are in great demand by business people because of the ease and efficiency of operational costs offered. However, the problem that arises is that the use of social media as a form of marketing strategy is not balanced with the knowledge of online business people about the ethical use of social media in marketing their products. This community service aims to provide educational contributions related to the ethics of marketing communication on social media. This service activity is carried out in the form of education and socialization which is carried out face-to-face with service partners, namely Club Panji Sakti (CPS) Singaraja. The results of the achievement of this socialization and education show that the audience is beginning to understand the existence of marketing communication ethics that applies in social media, the audience has knowledge of what things to do and not to do so as not to violate the applicable ethics, and the audience can apply their knowledge. in marketing activities on social media. Good marketing communication ethics will form a positive image for the audience. In this activity, the audience also understands that self-image also affects increasing sales.
Workshop Pembuatan Video Pembelajaran Berbasis Animasi untuk Mendukung Program Digitalisasi Sekolah
Authors: Gusteti Meria Ultra , Martin Sri Novia , Syariffan Syariffan , Nurhikmah Siti , Antika Pahira Seprilia , Oktavia Silvi
Published: November 2023

The Covid-19 era that hit the world had an impact on all aspects of life, one of which had an impact on the world of education. Where the learning process at schools is carried out online, one of which is at SMK N 6 Padang. Since the teaching and learning process is carried out online, teachers usually give assignments such as providing material and practice questions to students via WhatsApp. However, in a process like this, learning becomes monotonous and sometimes makes students lazy to learn. The ability of teachers to create IT-based learning media is also still limited. Meanwhile, in the digital era, a teacher is required to be able to adapt and take advantage of existing technology to improve the quality of learning. Therefore, training is given to teachers in schools to create animation-based learning videos using the Animaker application. The method used in this training is a demonstration and direct practice for teachers with assistance in making learning videos. This training is intended so that teachers at SMK N 6 Padang can make interesting learning videos so that students become more enthusiastic in participating in the learning process even though they are online. Besides, this activity is also a support for the school digitization program. The result of this training is that teachers can create animation-based learning videos using the Animaker application
The Influence of Traditional Games on the Character of Elementary School Students
Authors: Hasmarita Sony , Yusuf Nursyamsi Muhamad , Ferrari Valentino Ricky , Gunawan Gugun
Published: November 2023

The aim of this research was to determine the influence of traditional games on the character of elementary school students. This study employed a quantitative experimental research method with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population of this study were the fifth-grade students of SDN Gunung Geulis. The sample consisted of 10 individuals. The sampling technique used in this study was the purposive sampling. The instrument was an assessment instrument for elementary school student character. The research results demonstrate a significant improvement in the pretest and posttest scores, with a t-value of 4.011 and significance value of 0.03 0.05. Thus, it concludes that there was a significant influence of traditional games on the character of elementary school students. The traditional game model can be employed by teachers to enhance the character of elementary school students.
Integrating Life Skills in Handball Training Programs for Positive Youth Development
Authors: Prabowo Indra , Subhakti Prawira Raharja Didik , Sofyan Davi
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of incorporating life skills into a handball training program on positive youth development. The Quasi-Experimental Design was employed as the study approach. A questionnaire was used to collect data for this study. The purposive sampling technique was used in this research. The sample of this study involved 40 young men aged 15-20 years divided into two groups, namely the handball training with life skill integration group (20 people) and the handball training without life skill integration group (20 people). The results of this research showed the significance value 0.000 0.05. The findings of this study revealed that the life skill development of the handball training group that integrated life skills in the program (Group A) was higher than the life skill development of the handball training group that did not receive life skill integration in the program (Group B). The development of adolescent life skills can be utilized in their daily lives, so that they can use the skills to address their life needs and obstacles.
Microcomputer-Based Assistive Device for Visually Impaired Athletes in Track and Field Events
Authors: Al Afghani Rafly Ikhsanudin , Ghalib Najwan Muhammad , Kahfi Dadan Hamdalah , Tawakal Bilal Insan , Septiany Reka , Stephani Mesa Rahmi
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research was to develop an innovative device as a replacement for a guide runner for visually impaired runners. The method used was Research and Development (RD) method with the ADDIE model. The samples of this research were selected through purposive sampling. The sample consisted of visually impaired athletes participating in national sprinting events. The population of this research consisted of three individuals. Data collection techniques involved interviews with athletes and coaches and speed measurements before and after using the microcomputer-based device. The results of the implementation of this activity showed that, by using the microcomputer-based device, athletes could adapt more quickly compared to adapt with a guide runner. The running speed of athletes using the microcomputer-based device indicates faster times compared to running with a guide runner. As a result, the microcomputer-based device can assist visually impaired athletes in running independently without a guide runner.
Alfabetización Financiera en Universitarios Mexicanos: un Instrumento para su Medición en el Entorno de la Complejidad
Authors: George-Reyes Carlos Enrique , Ramírez-Montoya María Soledad , Patiño-Zuñiga Irma Azeneth , López-Caudana Edgar Omar
Published: November 2023

La alfabetización financiera es una habilidad que deben desarrollar los estudiantes para poder cultivar su bienestar económico a mediano y largo plazo. En este trabajo se presenta el diseño, construcción y validación de una escala de medición de la alfabetización desde la imbricación del pensamiento complejo con las alfabetizaciones de conocimiento, comportamiento y actitud financiera. Se analizó la validez de contenido a partir del juicio de 13 expertos mediante la aplicación del método Delphi Digital Simplificado y se realizó un estudio de confiabilidad considerando a 112 estudiantes universitarios. Los resultados muestran una consistencia interna sólida debido a que los ítems obtuvieron un alfa de Cronbach mayor a 0.8, así como correlaciones positivas entre las dimensiones que lo conforman. Por tanto, es un instrumento válido y fiable que permite comprobar los conocimientos, comportamientos y las actitudes financieras. Se sugiere que los estudios futuros podrían incorporar variables relacionadas con el uso de las aplicaciones digitales financieras.
Google’s Influence on Global Business Models in Journalism: An Analysis of Its Innovation Challenge
Authors: Hermida Alfred , Young Mary Lynn
Published: November 2023

This study investigates how Google is shaping journalism innovation, particularly in business models, through an analysis of one of its global funding competitions, the Innovation Challenge. It adds to an understanding of the impact of platforms on journalism through a descriptive analysis of 354 projects funded between 2018 and 2022 in 78 countries and five regions. Grant recipients were largely for-profit journalism organizations, with a significant US focus. Projects related to audience engagement, business models and distribution dominated the published winning innovation proposals, accounting for 72.6% of funded projects. The three areas were closely connected as they were mostly related to plans to increase reader revenue. Findings suggest that the Innovation Challenge validates reader revenue as the key innovation in business models through a funding competition aligned with Google’s global industry and government relations interests. The orientation is problematic as it narrows journalism innovation to a financial issue, with audiences as the answer, even though people are largely unwilling to pay for news and journalism is considered a public good rather than simply a commercial product.
Multi‐Level Governance Feedback and Health Care in Italy in the Aftermath of Covid‐19
Authors: Natali David , Pavolini Emmanuele , Terlizzi Andrea
Published: November 2023

At the crossroads of EU studies and public policy analysis, a vast literature identifies global crises as one of the main triggers of change. The present article provides a test of this hypothesis in the case of health care in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis that hit Europe between 2020 and 2022. We use Italy as an extreme case, where both the magnitude of the Covid-19 outbreak and the effect of the pre-existent domestic cost-cutting strategy potentially opened a large window of opportunity for change. Through the lenses of historical institutionalism, we aim to shed light on policy change in multi-level health governance systems. Evidence collected through semi-structured interviews, triangulated with secondary sources, proves that the governance of health care in Italy has experienced no paradigmatic change. We show that “governance feedbacks” have reinforced pre-existing dynamics and inhibited more radical forms of change.
Desfechos materno-fetais adversos relacionados a paridade em uma maternidade do Sul do Brasil
Authors: Ferreira Pedro Bonilauri , Luiz Laura , Silva Rodrigo Ribeiro e , Silva Jean Carl
Published: November 2023

Avaliar os desfechos adversos perinatais relacionados à primiparidade. Trata-se de um estudo de corte

transversal, realizado na Maternidade Darcy Vargas em Joinville–SC, no período de agosto a dezembro

de 2020. Dividiu-se as pacientes em 2 grupos, primíparas e multíparas. Através da análise do Prontuário

Único do Paciente (PUP), os desfechos perinatais adversos foram avaliados com cálculo de razão de

chance ajustado, utilizando intervalo de confiança de 95%. Os fatores de confusão adotados foram: idade,

tabagismo, alcoolismo e outras drogas. As puérperas foram divididas em primíparas (n=522/31,2%) e

multíparas (n=1148/68,7%). Após o cálculo de razão de chance ajustado, primíparas tiveram aumento da

chance de episiotomia (RC=7,069 IC95% 4,275-11,690), prematuridade (RC=1,784 IC95% 1,011-3,148)

e redução da chance de recém-nascidos Grandes para a Idade Gestacional (GIG) (RC=0,555 IC95%

0,388-0,793), não interferiu nos demais desfechos. Pacientes primíparas apresentaram maior chance de

episiotomia, prematuridade e menor chance de recém-nascidos GIG.
Exposição ao praguicida glifosato e a ocorrência do transtorno do espectro autista: existe associação?
Authors: Pereira Juliana Beatriz de Souza , Oliveira Lara Luiza Freitas de , Costa Anna Carolina de Moura , Santos Hélio Batista dos , Thomé Ralph Gruppi , Chequer Farah Maria Drumond
Published: November 2023

O presente estudo teve como objetivo estudar a associação entre a exposição ao glifosato e a ocorrência

do Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA). Trata-se de um estudo documental com busca de dados

acerca da prevalência do TEA (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention) e de um levantamento para

verificar o princípio ativo do praguicida mais usado no Brasil (Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e

dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis) e no mundo (United States Evironmental Prevention Agency). Os

resultados mostraram que a prevalência do TEA aumentou ao longo dos anos. Do mesmo modo, o uso

e a compra de praguicidas também aumentaram, sendo o glifosato o princípio ativo mais usado. Ainda

que os resultados apontem a existência de uma relação entre a exposição ao glifosato e a ocorrência de

autismo, são necessários mais estudos para afirmar o potencial neurotóxico do glifosato e sua associação

com o nascimento de crianças autistas.
ISKEÇE/XANHTI UNDER OTTOMAN RULE: SETTLEMENT, DEMOGRAPHY AND ECONOMIC STRUCTURE (14TH - 18TH CENTURIES)
Authors: ÇAKIR İbrahim Etem , CİVELEK Gökhan
Published: November 2023

İskeçe, or Xanthi, is a city in present-day Greece. It fell under Ottoman territories in 1373 during the reign of Sultan Murad I, following the Battle of Maritsa. In terms of administration, İskeçe was in the status of village affiliated with Yenice-i Karasu township under sanjak of Paşa of the Province of Rumeli. Financially, it was one of vakıf (foundation) villages within Sultan Bayezid II's külliye (Islamic-Ottoman social complex) in Edirne. İskeçe remained under Ottoman rule from the second half of the fourteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century. Moreover, it had become an important Turkish city during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, even though it was a mostly Christian settlement. This study examines how İskeçe transformed from a long-time village into a Balkan city. It includes information about its name alongside its history, settlement, demography and economic structure. This study prepared based on Ottoman archival documents will make an important contribution to both the history of İskeçe and history of Western Thrace as the number of individual studies examining İskeçe region is limited.
Coseismic Deformation of the 2023 Türkiye Earthquake Doublet from Sentinel-1 InSAR and Implications for Earthquake Hazard
Authors: Tong Xiaopeng , Wang Yongzhe , Chen Shi
Published: November 2023

The 6 February 2023 Türkiye earthquake doublet occurred on the east Anatolian fault system, which marks the tectonic boundary between the Arabia plate and the Anatolian microplate. This earthquake doublet consists of the Mw 7.8 Pazarcik earthquake along the east Anatolian fault and the Mw 7.6 Çardak earthquake along the Savrun–Çardak fault. Sentinel-1 Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) satellite successfully imaged the surface deformation caused by this earthquake doublet. The pixel offset from cross correlation of two Synthetic Aperture Radar images complements the interferograms in mapping the surface ruptures and the near-field deformation. We inverted for a coseismic slip model in elastic half-space using the InSAR phase and the range offset data. The variance reduction of the inversion reaches ∼90%. The coseismic slip model shows that the 2023 Türkiye earthquake doublet are left-lateral strike-slip events. The peak slip is located near Nurhak in southern Türkiye along the Savrun–Çardak fault. From measuring discontinuities in the pixel offset images we found that the surface rupture length of the Pazarcik earthquake is ∼300 km and the surface rupture length of the Çardak earthquake is ∼100 km. To first order, the faults are dipping vertically. “Slip gaps” are identified by our modeling, and they might be the source regions of future large earthquakes.
Deep Learning for Multi-Structured Javanese Gamelan Note Generator
Authors: Kurniawati Arik , Yuniarno Eko Mulyanto , Suprapto Yoyon Kusnendar
Published: November 2023

Javanese gamelan, a traditional Indonesian musical style, has several song structures called gendhing. Gendhing (songs) are written in conventional notation and require gamelan musicians to recognize patterns in the structure of each song. Usually, previous research on gendhing focuses on artistic and ethnomusicological perspectives, but this study is to explore the correlation between gendhing as traditional music in Indonesia and deep learning technology that replaces the task of gamelan composers. This research proposes CNN-LSTM to generate notation of ricikan struktural instruments as an accompaniment to Javanese gamelan music compositions based on balungan notation, rhythm, song structure, and gatra information. This proposed method (CNN-LSTM) is compared with LSTM and CNN. The musical data in this study is represented using numerical notation for the main melody in balungan notation. The experimental results showed that the CNN-LSTM model showed better performance compared to the LSTM and CNN models, with accuracy values of 91.9%, 91.5%, and 91.2% for CNN-LSTM, LSTM, and CNN, respectively. And the value of note distance for the Sampak song structure is 4 for the CNN-LSTM model, 8 for the LSTM model, and 12 for the CNN model. The smaller the note distance, the closer it is to the original notation provided by the gamelan composer. This study provides relevance for novice gamelan musicians who are interested in learning karawitan, especially in understanding ricikan struktural music notation and gamelan art in composing musical compositions of a song.
Experimental investigation of impact of fire size on heat transfer and flame behavior of initial stage unsteady pool fires inside a cubical enclosure
Authors: MATHUR1, Akanksha , RAY Anjan , KALE S R
Published: November 2023

The ventilation equipment for enclosed spaces or office rooms is specified according National Building Code of India published by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Natural ventilation peri-odically together with mechanical ventilation is recommended to remove pollutants. The need to study fire and smoke behavior inside a completely closed room with air intake and exhaust vents becomes important in case of low or no mechanical ventilation service. An experimental study on unsteady heptane pool fires of different sizes in their initial stages was conducted in a cubical fire test chamber of 27 m3 inside dimensions. The compartment was naturally ventilated with a typical configuration of a vertical intake on a side wall and an exhaust vent at the ceiling leading into a duct. Three circular pans of diameters 0.34, 0.47 and 0.61 m were employed to generate the fire with n-heptane as fuel on a bed of water. Temperatures, wall heat fluxes and mass loss rate were measured. The flame was visualized using a video camera through a tempered view glass. The total heat transfer to the ceiling and wall increased with the increase in fire size as the flames became taller in the initial stages (3-4 minutes) with sig-nificant increase in case of 500 kW fire. The smoke layer was observed at about mid height (1.5 m) above floor. The leaning behavior of flames was seen due to naturally induced air inflow. The wall heat flux of about 50 kW/m2 obtained indicate hazardous environment for further flame spread. A fourfold increase in mass loss rate was observed with just 2.5 times increase in fire size inside the ceiling vented compartment.
The impact of birth companion on respectful maternity care and labor outcomes among Indian women: a prospective comparative study
Authors: Seth Isha , Sunayana  , Singhal Savita , Seth Aditya , Garg Aksha Mohan
Published: November 2023

Background: Childbirth is a transformative experience for women, and the presence of a birth companion has been shown to have positive effects on the labor process. This study aimed to investigate the influence of having a birth companion on respectful maternity care (RMC) and labor outcomes. The study was conducted at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma post graduate institute of medical sciences, Rohtak, India, from February 2020 to March 2021.
Methods: The study included two groups: group 1 (n=200) with a birth companion and group 2 (n=200) without a birth companion. Participants were recruited from laboring women at the labor ward, ensuring representation and minimizing bias. Inclusion criteria encompassed women between 37-41 weeks gestational age in active labor, with specific prerequisites for having a birth companion. Data were collected using a pre-set questionnaire to assess RMC, pain scores, behavior of medical personnel, and patient satisfaction. Secondary outcomes included the mode of delivery, duration of labor, complications, and the women's experience with their birth companion.
Results: The study revealed significant differences between group 1 and group 2 in various aspects. Group 1 exhibited lower rates of physical and verbal abuse, improved consented and confidential care, and higher overall scores for RMC. Group 1 also reported lower pain scores, more favorable behavior from healthcare providers, and better overall hospital experiences. Additionally, group 1 had fewer instrumental deliveries and cesarean sections, as well as a shorter duration of labor compared to group 2.
Conclusions: This study demonstrates that having a birth companion during labor significantly improves RMC, pain management, and labor outcomes. Women accompanied by a birth companion experience reduced rate of abuse, increased satisfaction with healthcare providers, and a more positive overall labor experience. Encouraging the presence of birth companions during childbirth can enhance women's experiences, promote RMC, and contribute to improved labor outcomes.
Role of various causes of death in diverging life expectancy in Kerala, India
Authors: A. Anjana , Chacko Asha T.
Published: November 2023

Background: Life expectancy at birth is an indicator of mortality conditions and health conditions. Mortality happens due to many causes. The multiple-decrement life table is used widely in human actuarial literature and provides statistical expressions for mortality in which the cause elimination is used. Cause elimination life tables address the hypothetical question of what a cohort’s mortality experience would be if a particular cause of death were eliminated. The goal of this study is to estimate the potential gain in life expectancy after complete elimination of certain causes of death in Kerala, India for the year 2018.
Methods: The data for the study was taken from annual vital statistic report, Kerala, 2018. Life table method was used for estimating the potential gain in life expectancy after eliminating certain causes of deaths.
Results: The elimination of deaths due to heart diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, accidents and suicides resulted a gain of 7.18 years, 6.90 years, 8.04 years, 6.72 years and 7.09 years respectively. The results show that in 2018, for Kerala, the highest gain in life expectancy was due to elimination of respiratory diseases, followed by other causes of death. The present study shows that heart diseases and respiratory diseases are the causes which are more affected among Keralites.
Conclusions: Effective intervention needs to be implemented in Kerala so as to reduce the risk of the diseases, which would result in the increase of life expectancy at birth.
Incidence of diabetes and ischemic heart disease in COVID-19 post pandemic
Authors: Singh Amrendra Kumar , Choudhary Rajkamal , Ragini Kumari , Perwez Anjum
Published: November 2023

Background: The long-term effects of COVID-19 pandemic are currently getting more attention. The majority of individuals with COVID-19 report having symptoms for longer than 4 weeks following their initial appearance. after COVID-19 infection, there is worry that cardiovascular conditions and metabolic conditions may be harmed. Aim of the study the incidence of ischaemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus (DM) post COVID 19 pandemic.
Methods: Information for all individuals diagnosed as suffering of COVID-19 were taken at the beginning of the investigation from the health department's release of electronic medical records in February 2021. The main outcomes analysed were first ever documented cardiovascular disorders (CVD) as well as DM diagnoses. The data were then combined for the time periods following the index date (long COVID-19), for five to twelve weeks following the index date (post-acute COVID19), for four weeks after the date of indexing (acute COVID-19), prior to the index date (Pre-index). For COVID-19 patients as well as control subjects, incidence rates with precise Poisson confidence intervals (CIs) were computed.
Results: CVD events was 1362 in COVID-19 study group while it was 131 in control study group at phase corresponding to four weeks after the indexed date. CVD events was 781 in COVID-19 study group while it was 298 in control study group at phase corresponding to five to twelve weeks since the date of indexing. CVD events was 781 in COVID-19 study group while it was 298 in control study group at phase corresponding to five to twelve weeks since the date of indexing. CVD events was 2,134 in COVID-19 study group while it was 298 in control study group at phase corresponding to 13 to 52 weeks since the date of indexing.  
Conclusions: Early on after COVID-19 infection, the risk of CVD is elevated, and this risk is elevated for up to three months. However, there does not appear to be a long-term rise in the prevalence of CVD or DM in COVID-19 patients who do not already have these illnesses. This study shows that after COVID-19 infection, the incidence of DM is high for at minimum 12 weeks before it starts to decline.
Inter-relationship between altered thoracic- kyphosis angle and core stability and its effect on quality of life among female subjects with hyper-kyphosis
Authors: Dalal Aashwi Asheshkumar , Modi Neha Abhaykumar
Published: November 2023

Background: The hyper-kyphotic posture may result in altered alignment of the shoulder and pelvic girdle which may develop compensatory changes in the spinal segments above and below. Thus, affecting the components which maintain the core stability. In this study two components namely strength and endurance were evaluated. The main objective was to determine if there was any correlation between the altered thoracic kyphosis and the core stability as well as to study the effect of hyper-kyphosis on quality of life in female subjects.
Methods: The study included 84 female subjects from various areas of Surat aged between 20-60 years with thoracic-kyphosis angle more than 50º and were able to read and write Gujarati language. The Thoracic-kyphosis angle was measured using inclinometer and to assess the core stability (1) Static Endurance tests (2) Dynamic Endurance test and (3) Trunk MMT for strength testing was used. The quality of life was assessed using WHOQOL-BREF Gujarati version.
Results: Statistically, moderate positive correlation was obtained between age and thoracic-kyphosis angle. There was strong positive correlation between thoracic-kyphosis angle and flexion: extension, thoracic-kyphosis angle and right-side bridge: left-side bridge, thoracic-kyphosis angle and right- side bridge: extension and thoracic-kyphosis angle and left-side bridge: extension. Out of four domains of WHOQOL-BREF the first two domains showed moderate negative correlation.
Conclusions: The core stability was hampered more in subjects with more thoracic-kyphosis angle. While only the physical and psychological component of quality of life was affected by the altered thoracic-kyphosis angle.
Evaluation of Epley’s manoeuvre efficacy in posterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Authors: Singh Divyanshi , Thakur Abhishek Singh , Guleria Trilok Chand , Sharma Disha , Mahajan Manisha
Published: November 2023

Background: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most prevalent cause of peripheral vertigo in the outpatient department.
Methods: After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 53 patients out of 96 who visited the outpatient department were included in this study. To rule out other disorders, pure tone audiometry, computed tomography etc were performed if needed. Epley's manoeuvre was performed, and the patient's response was noted. The manoeuvre was performed during weekly appointments, and the number of visits necessary by each patient was recorded. The patients were followed up for four months.
Results: Mean age of the patients was 48 years. In this study, out of 53, there were 31 females (58.49%) and 22 males (41.50%). The female to male ratio was 1.4:1. All patients experienced positional vertigo, which was accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The right side was found to be more involved in our study than the left. Out of 53 patients, 23 patients (43.39 %) recovered in the first visit, 15 patients (28.30 %) recovered in second visit, 8 patients (15.09 %) recovered in the third visit and remaining 7 patients (13.20 %) recovered in fourth visit. All the patients recovered eventually. In 5 out of 53 cases, that is, in 9.43%, recurrence was seen with return of the BPPV symptoms.
Conclusions: We concluded that majority of patients for whom Epley’s manoeuvre was done recovered after the first visit itself. Patients presenting with recurrence were less probably due to the shorter period of follow up.
The use of gut microbiota probiotics in the management of atopic dermatitis in children: systematic review
Authors: Wedayanti Desak Putu Kunti
Published: November 2023

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common inflammatory skin diseases, affecting more than 20% of the population at some time in their lives. Currently, corticosteroids are generally used for the treatment of AD, although these drugs have the potential to cause more serious side effects. Objective of the study was to find out the role of probiotics in the management of atopic dermatitis in children through a review of previous research. A PubMed search was carried out with the keywords 'atopic dermatitis' and 'probiotic' from databases for the last 10 years (2014-2023). Researchers present the results in narrative form and in table form. A total of 10 articles were included in this study. The research comes from several different countries with the research time being from 2017 to 2022. Each study describes the author, year of study, total sample, type of probiotic, duration of treatment, results and side effects. Giving probiotics to pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis has an impact on reducing SCORAD in evaluation after 2-3 months (8-12 weeks). No significant side effects were found in the included studies.
Bochdalek hernia associated with intestinal malrotation as an incidental finding in an adult patient: case report
Authors: Alvarez-Rojas Andres F. , Alvarez-Sores Erik , Ortiz-Higareda Vanessa , Martínez-Ordaz José L.
Published: November 2023

Bochdalek hernia (BH) is the most common congenital diaphragmatic hernia, however in adults the clinical presentation and diagnosis is rare. Intestinal malrotation (IM) is a congenital anomaly that results in an alteration in intestinal anatomy secondary to inadequate intestinal rotation, which occurs at the end of the first trimester of embryonic development, some digestive anomalies may be related, such as diaphragmatic hernia, its Diagnosis is made in the neonatal period although it can be diagnosed in older children and adults, debuting with symptoms of intestinal obstruction or being an incidental finding. Below we present a case report of an adult patient with a diagnosis of Bochdalek congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in whom an incidental diagnosis of IM was made, who underwent elective surgery, performing laparoscopic diaphragmatic plasty with favorable results.
Medullary thyroid carcinoma spindle cell variant: a rare case report
Authors: Singh Swati , Singh Sanjeev Kumar , Maurya Geeta , Rashmi
Published: November 2023

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) accounts for only 4% of thyroid tumors and originates from parafollicular cells secreting calcitonin. However, it accounts for 13% of all thyroid cancer related death. We herein report a case of 50 years male who presented with a right neck swelling measuring 3×2×2 cm for 2 years, which was gradually increasing. Ultrasonography of the neck revealed a hypoechoic nodule in the right lobe of thyroid. There was no relevant family history. Patient was clinically euthyroid. Fine needle aspiration smears showed many dispersed spindle shaped cells and loosely cohesive clusters of cells. Nuclei of these cells are spindle shaped and showing moderate anisokaryosis. Clumps of hyaline material also seen. A provisional diagnosis of MTC spindle cell variant had been made, which was confirmed by histopathology. Early diagnosis of MTC is very important. Because if patient do not have metastatic disease usually cured by total thyroidectomy.
Treatment of Bell’s palsy by combination of Laser and Kabat rehabilitation: a case study
Authors: Kale Asmita Avinash , Suryavanshi Tejas V. , Thorat Komal D.
Published: November 2023

This study examined the role of Kabat Rehabilitation and laser therapy in Bell's palsy patient, and its effectiveness in physical and social function. Individuals with Bell's palsy, which produces the facial mimicry, it’s crucial for rehabilitation of facial muscle paralysis. PNF enforces and encourages the muscular action on the weaker side of the face, it enables patients with Bell's palsy perform better physically and socially. Therefore, the effectiveness of Kabat therapy in conjunction with Laser was proven in this investigation. The study was conducted at the outpatient department (OPD), Neuro Physiotherapy, Dr. APJ AK COPT. Patient received the Kabat rehabilitation therapy, as well as laser therapy. In this study, results were found significant in HBS and FDI scale comparing pre and post scores by progressing from moderate to normal on grading and progression of 30% on FDI scale. Hence, we conclude that this intervention could be an adjunct intervention in rehabilitation of Bell’s palsy. Physiotherapy Program including Laser therapy and Kabat rehabilitation for 3 weeks had shown significant on the treatment of Bell’s palsy. Hence, it has proven that it could be used as an adjunct intervention on patient with Bell’s palsy.