bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of Apatinib in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer
Authors: Yu jiahui , Tian Shao-dan , Li Tian-hao , Wang Xu-zhe
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study studied the efficacy and safety of Apatinib in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer.
Methods: Randomized controlled trials on the efficacy and safety of Apatinib in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer in recent years were searched in PubMed and PMC databases. Two members of the research team independently screened the literature, extracted the data and assessed the quality of the literature. Statistical software Rev Man 5.4 was used for meta-analysis of the included data.
Results: 12 literatures included in this study. The results showed that 540 patients in the experimental group and 465 patients in the control group. Apatinib can effectively increase CR (95%CI (1.49, 3.91), I2=0%, P=0.0004), PR (95%CI (1.49, 2.93), I2=0%, P<0.0001) and ORR (95%CI (2.27, 4.54), I2=0%, P<0.00001) and reduce PD (95%CI (0.22, 0.45), I2=0%, P<0.00001) in patients with advanced gastric cancer. It had no significant effect on SD (95%CI (0.72, 1.39), I2=0%, P=0.99). The results showed that Apatinib could effectively reduce the levels of CEA (95%CI (-9.35, -3.63), I2=98%, P<0.00001) and CA199 (95%CI (-11.20, -1.41), I2=100%, P=0.01) in patients with advanced gastric cancer. The results showed that there were no significant differences between Apatinib and the control group in nausea (95%CI (0.54, 1.37), I2=0%, P=0.52), myelosuppression (95%CI (0.54, 1.68), I2=0%, P=0.87), hypertension (95%CI (0.98, 3.01), I2=4%, P=0.06), and albuminuria (95%CI (0.63, 1.83), I2=5%, P=0.80) in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer. Apatinib in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer can significantly prolong mPFS (95%CI (0.43, 1.63), I2=93%, P=0.0008) and OS (95%CI (0.22, 2.43), I2=97%, P=0.02) in patients.
Conclusion: Apatinib can stabilize the disease of patients, has obvious killing effect on cancer cells, acceptable side effects, can significantly prolong the life of patients, and has good clinical effect and prognosis in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer patients, which is worth promoting.
A fast second-order absorbing boundary condition for the linearized Benjamin-Bona-Mahony equation
Authors: Zheng Zijun , Pang Gang , Ehrhardt Matthias , Liu Baiyili
Published: October 2023

In this paper, we present a fully discrete finite difference scheme with efficient convolution of artificial boundary conditions for solving the Cauchy problem associated with the one-dimensional linearized Benjamin-Bona-Mahony equation. The scheme utilizes the Pad\'e expansion of the square root function in the complex plane to implement the fast convolution, resulting in significant reduction of computational costs involved in the time convolution process. Moreover, the introduction of a constant damping term in the governing equations allows for convergence analysis under specific conditions. The theoretical analysis is complemented by numerical examples that illustrate the performance of the proposed numerical method.
2000 MSC: 65M06, 65M12, 65M85, 76M20
Energy conversion: A phenomenological study of caregivers’ experiences for caring preschool children with intermittent exotropia
Authors: Yu Hsing Yi , Yang Meng-Ling , Tsai Yun-Fang , Chiang Yueh-Tao , Chang Chi-Wen , Shen Yung-Chao , Moons Philip
Published: October 2023

Background
Intermittent exotropia is the most common childhood strabismus, typically developing in early childhood. Preschool-aged children often struggle to articulate their symptoms. Caregivers of these children play a vital role in monitoring visual health, interpreting emotions, and making medical decisions. However, there is limited research on the experiences of caregivers, particularly during the preschool years. This study explores the lived experiences, emotions, and disease management strategies of caregivers for preschoolers with intermittent exotropia.
Methods
A descriptive phenomenological approach was employed for this study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 caregivers of children aged 5–7 years diagnosed with intermittent exotropia. Participants were selected through purposive sampling from a medical center's ophthalmology clinic in Taiwan, and Giorgi's descriptive phenomenological method was utilized.
Results
The findings revealed that primary caregivers' experience of caring for preschool children with intermittent exotropia is akin to a process of "energy conversion." In this process, caregivers convert energy in different caring stage to help their children and themselves face adversity and get through this journey. This process encompassed six themes: "Awareness of differences," "Seeking answers," "Struggling with their own emotions," "Prioritizing the child's emotional well-being," "Worries," and "Rising to challenges."
Conclusions
This qualitative study represents the first of its kind in Asia, shedding light on the experiences of primary caregivers caring for children with intermittent exotropia. Caregivers face numerous challenges in providing care, and their emotions are diverse and complex. The impact on the child's well-being generates worry and fatigue. Nevertheless, over time, caregivers rise to these challenges and assist children in achieving satisfactory adaptation to the disease.
Environment influences the genetic structure and genetic differentiation of Sassafras tzumu (Lauraceae)
Authors: Liu Qian , Liu Xiang , Gong Xi , Guan Bicai
Published: October 2023

Background
Sassafras tzumu , an elegant deciduous arboreal species, belongs to the esteemed genus Sassafras within the distinguished family Lauraceae. With its immense commercial value, escalating market demands and unforeseen human activities within its natural habitat have emerged as new threats to S. tzumu in recent decades, so it is necessary to study its genetic diversity and influencing factors, to propose correlative conservation strategies.
Results
In this investigation, we employed genotyping-by-sequencing technology to scrutinize the genetic diversity and structure of 106 individuals of S. tzumu, carefully gathered from 13 naturally occurring habitats in China. The primary results could be summarized as follows: the genetic diversity of S. tzumu was inferior to those of most other woody plants. Moreover, S. tzumu exhibited a moderate level of genetic differentiation (FST=0.103), with the preponderance of genetic variation residing within populations (71%). Our findings unveiled that the 13 populations could be categorically classified into four distinct genetic clusters (K = 4). Notably, the populations from Mount Hengshan (HS) and Mount Shaoshan (SS) coalesced into a single genetic cluster, while the populations from Mount Lushan (LS) and Mount Meiling (ML) formed another genetic cluster, with the remaining two populations occupying unique genetic clusters. Utilizing the multiple matrix regression with randomization (MMRR) analysis method, we unveiled that genetic distance was concurrently influenced by both geographical distance and environmental distance (r = 0.57, p < .01). However, it was noteworthy that the regression coefficient of environmental distance was nearly threefold greater than that of geographical distance, thus underscoring the prominence of environmental distance in shaping genetic distance (βE = 0.46, p < .01; βD = 0.16, p < .01).
Conclusions
S. tzumu had a moderate level of genetic differentiation and low genetic diversity in our study. The environmental distance of S. tzumu had a greater impact on its genetic diversity than geographical distance. It is of utmost significance to formulate and implement meticulous management and conservation strategies to safeguard the invaluable genetic resources of S. tzumu.
The role of nursing work environment, head nurse leadership and presenteeism on job embeddedness among new nurses：A cross-sectional multicenter study
Authors: Fan Sisi , Zhou Siqi , Ma Jun , An Wenhong , Wang Honghong , Xiao Tao
Published: October 2023

Background
Retention of new nurses has become a major challenge for medical institutions. Job embeddedness has been shown to be a good predictor of nurse turnover, but more details of it are rarely disclosed, especially among new nurses. This study aims to investigate the job embeddedness level of new nurses and to reveal the influence of the nursing work environment, head nurse leadership and presenteeism on job embeddedness in this population from a theoretical point of view.
Method
A cross-sectional multicentre study involving 436 participants from 10 cities and 33 hospitals was conducted over 4 months. Samples were selected using a two-stage convenience sampling method. A sequential mediation model performed with SPSS-PROCESS was used to analyse the relationships among the nursing work environment, head nurse leadership, presenteeism and job embeddedness.
Results
The job embeddedness of new nurses was moderate (25.33 ± 4.51), which is lower than that of senior nurses (t=-5.441, p < 0.001). The nursing work environment (r = 0.731, p < 0.01) and head nurse leadership (r = 0.632, p < 0.01) positively correlated with job embeddedness. Presenteeism (r=-0.349, p < 0.01) negatively correlated with job embeddedness. Nursing work environment can not only directly affect the job embeddedness of new nurses, but also indirectly affect it through the sequential mediating effect of head nurses' leadership and presenteeism (R2 = 0.535, F = 82.160, p < 0.001).
Conclusions
We call on managers to focus on the job embeddedness of new nurses within two years of entry. Managers should avoid the "embedding dilemma" when cultivating new nurses' job embeddedness. The pathway to excellence aims to improve nursing work environment, head nurse leadership and to avoid presenteeism to cultivate "active embeddedness" replace "forced embeddedness " in new nurses, so as to stabilize the new nurse team.
Apoptosis-related factors are relevant to progression of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms
Authors: Amano Shota , Hirashita Teijiro , Kawano Yoko , Nishida Haruto , Orimoto Hiroki , Kawamura Masahiro , Kawasaki Takahide , Masuda Takashi , Endo Yuichi , Ohta Masayuki , Daa Tsutomu , Inomata Masafumi
Published: October 2023

Background Multidisciplinary therapy centered on antitumor drugs is indicated in patients with unresectable pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs). However, the criteria for selection of optimal therapeutic agents is controversial. The aim of this study was to assess the malignancy of PNENs for optimal therapeutic drug selection.Methods 47 patients with PNENs who underwent surgery were reviewed retrospectively, and immunohistochemical characteristics, including expression of GLUT1, SSTR2a, SSTR5, Survivin, XIAP, and Caspase3 in the resected specimens, were investigated. Relapse-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) were evaluated with regard to the characteristics using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared with the log-rank test.Results GLUT1 expression showed significant correlation with sex (p = 0.036) and mitotic rate (p = 0.048). Survivin and XIAP expression showed significant correlation with tumor size (p = 0.008 and 0.009), T factor (p = 0.014 and 0.009), stage (p = 0.028 and 0.045), and mitotic rate (p = 0.023 and 0.007). XIAP expression also significantly influenced OS (p = 0.044).Conclusions Survivin and XIAP correlated with grade of malignancy, and expression of XIAP in particular was associated with a poor prognosis. Expression of these proteins may be a useful indicator to select optimal therapeutic agents in PNENs.
The Impact of Time to Surgery on Prognosis of Stage I-III Colon Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study in China
Authors: Liu Mengmei , Liu Lizhu , Li Yanli , You Ruiming , Yan Guanghong , Li Min , Chen Ping , Ma Qingyan , You Dingyun , Li Zhenhui , Pu Hongjiang
Published: October 2023

Objective:
The primary aim of this study was to examine the correlation between the time to surgery (TTS) and overall survival(OS)rates in stage I-III colon cancer patients in China.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort of 1188 consecutive patients with stage I-III CC who underwent radical resection between September 2008 and September 2017 was collected. The time to surgery(TTS) was defined as the interval between diagnosis and surgical intervention. The study primarily concentrated on OS contingent on distinct TTS thresholds (1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 weeks, and beyond 4 weeks). Both univariate and multivariate analyses were utilized to evaluate the prognostic implications of TTS.
Results:
The study incorporated 1188 patients (700 (58.90%) females and 488 (41.10%) males) with a mean age of 58.5 ± 11.88 years. The median (IQR) time to surgery was 10 (7 - 15) days. Patients with a TTS of 1 to 2 weeks had a 5-year overall survival rate of 82% (n = 866), compared to 90% (n = 282) for those with a TTS of 3 to 4 weeks (p = 0.003). Multivariable Cox-regression analyses indicated that a TTS exceeding 4 weeks bore no association with overall survival, whereas a TTS of 1 to 2 weeks emerged as a significant independent risk factor for decreased overall survival in the entire cohort (hazard ratio (HR), 1.93; 95% confidence interval: 1.28 - 2.62).
Conclusions:
The optimal timing for definitive resection in colon cancer is situated between 3 and 4 weeks subsequent to the initial diagnosisin China.
Analysis of the impact of China Healthcare Security Diagnosis-Related Groups payment reform on the treatment behavior of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea patients in Hospital C
Authors: Yang Jing , Li Mengying , Gu Debin , Shen Jiyong , Xu Jinkun
Published: October 2023

Objective Given that the trial operation of CHS-DRG reform, the study aimed to explore how hospitals can manage diseases with strong technological reputation but suffer losses in DRG payments.
Methods Taking UPPP for OSA patients in Hospital C as an example, the study analyzed whether there were changes in cost reduction, cost structure, patient disease severity, and medical quality before and after payment reform.
Results Hospital C did not experience phenomena such as referral of difficult patients (CCI index, AHI index, and lowest SPO2 did not significantly decrease), staged surgery (hospitalization was not decomposed for patients requiring two surgeries for combined nasal diseases), increased costs for out-of-town medical insurance patients (out-of-town medical insurance patients significantly decreased), and reduced medical quality (recent efficacy and long-term benefits did not significantly change) during the reform. However, there were behaviors such as transferring preoperative examinations to outpatient clinics and controlling high-value medicine consumption.
Conclusions By adjusting clinical pathways and transferring costs to outpatient clinics, Hospital C actively responded to the losses of UPPP patients and achieved the expected goal of quality control, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement. However, under the pressure of actual losses, hospitals should establish a mechanism of hospital-physician-patient win-win situation, strengthen refined management within the hospital, and improve the financial data performance within the hospital. The medical security department should also actively explore DRG accurate payment and even value-based payment, to help hospitals achieve high-quality development rather than become a constraint.
Safety and hazards of middle-life robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy
Authors: Saad Hassan A. , Baz Azza , Riad Mohamed , Eraky Mohamed E , El-Taher Ahmed K , Farid Mohamed I , Sharaf Khaled
Published: October 2023

Pancreaticoduodenectomy procedures were performed early in young individuals, with a few days about the risk and survival after robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Our goal was to report the results of robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients older than 50 years.
Methods
Our patients were divided into two groups: younger patients (less than 50 years) and older patients (> 50 years). A total of 1110 patients were included in this study:1004 (90.5%) in the elderly group and 106 (9.5%) in the young group.
Results
In younger demographics, the prevalence of periampullary cancer is 32.1% as opposed to 76.5%.
2. Tumors biological (15.1% versus 3.6%).
3. Pseudocapillary and solid malignancies (9.4% and 1.0%, respectively).
4. The tissues soft of the pancreas (77.4% vs. 62.5%).
There was a higher prevalence of non-dilated (≤ 3 mm) ducts within the pancreas (77.4% vs. 46.3%) in the younger group.
6. Young people group's hospitalization was less (median, 16 vs. 20 days).
7- The younger group fared better after treatment for total periampullary cancers of the with a 5-year prognosis of 76.4% compared to 46.7% in the older category.
8. The results of the other surgeries didn't vary significantly.
Conclusions
Robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy is associated with favorable survival outcomes for periampullary cancer in younger people (<50 years) and equivalent surgical outcomes compared to older individuals (≥50 years). These outcomes show that robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy is safe and effective in a subset of pediatric patients.
Following pancreaticoduodenectomy, the number of juvenile robotic tumor adenocarcinomas
Hydrogen gas sensor based on NiO decorated macroporous silicon (MPS) heterojunction
Authors: M’hammedi K. , Talbi L. , Berouaken M. , Manseri A. , Gabouze N.
Published: October 2023

A highly sensitive hydrogen gas sensor operating at room temperature made of macroporous silicon (MPS) coated with a thin NiO film was realized. Macroporous silicon (MPS) layer was shaped by electrochemical anodization on an n-type Si surface. Thereafter, p-type NiO film was deposited onto the MPS surface by electrodeposition method. The morphology of the NiO/MPS sample was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Al electrical contacts for further measurements were deposited onto the structure NiO/MPS by evaporation technique under vacuum. Gas sensing performances were measured to various H2 concentrations ranging from 122 to 1342 ppm at room temperature. The results showed that electrical behaviour of synthesized NiO/MPS sensor is similar to that of diode which can be used to detect H2 gas at low concentrations which reveal high sensitivity, fast response and recovery times working at room temperature.
Artesunate intervention improves structural changes of the lacrimal gland and tear secretion in diabetic rats
Authors: Rajbanshi Girju , Li Wei , Nong Xiaolin , Li Yi
Published: October 2023

Diabetic patients are at high risk of developing lacrimal gland dysfunction, and the antimalarial drug artesunate (ART) was recently used to treat type 1 diabetes mellitus. This study’s objective is to investigate the effect of ART on the rat exorbital lacrimal gland and eyeball tissues and tear secretion in a type 1 diabetic dry eye animal model. Forty rats were divided into five groups (8 rats/group): healthy control group (HC), diabetic group (DM), 50 mg/kg ART intervention diabetic group [DM + ART (50 mg/kg)], 100 mg/kg ART intervention diabetic group [DM + ART (100mg/kg)] and 6 U/ kg Insulin intervention diabetic group (DM + INS). External lacrimal gland and eyeball tissues were harvested and for histopathological examination, electronic microscopic examination, NFκB1, and TNF-α protein expression evaluation by immunohistochemistry and mRNA expression analysis by RT-PCR. Histopathological and ultrastructural changes suggest ART intervention has an improved structural effect. Protein expression of NFκB1 in DM + ART (100 mg/kg) group was decreased. TNF-α significantly decreased on DM + ART (50 mg/kg) and insulin group. We concluded that ART improves structural changes on lacrimal gland in diabetic rats. The present study provides further evidence that the therapeutic effect of ART on lacrimal gland of diabetic rats by decreased expression of NFκB1 and TNF-α.
Efficacy and safety of local ozone injection through the surgical incision for postoperative pain in patients undergoing VATS-assisted pulmonary lobectomy：a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Zhuang Jinling , Wen Yuanchang , Ling Chunxiu , Wang Zhenyu , Lai Xiaoting , Zhu Min , MO Guixi , Cao Dianqing , Tang Jing
Published: October 2023

Background Perioperative analgesia can improve the quality of postoperative recovery in thoracoscopic patients. Nevertheless, traditional analgesic effects are not ideal. Therefore, we intend to afford a fresh approach to managing postoperative pain in patients by dint of probe into the efficacy and safety of local ozone injection.Methods The sequence marked 87 patients subject to downwards video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, divided into the ozone group (n = 44) and control group (n = 43). Primary observation indexes included the resting pain visual analog scale at 6 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h as well as the postoperative three-month simplified McGill pain questionnaire. The statistical software SPSS 20.0 was used to analyse the similarity and dissimilarity in data.Results The Visual Analogue Scale scores (6 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h) of the ozone group after surgery were allegedly lower than those of the control group (p < 0.01). However, there were no significant differences in the sensory item score and affective item score in Pain Rating Index, Visual Analogue Scale score, or Present Pain Intensity score between the two groups in the third month after surgery (p > 0.05).Conclusions Local ozone injection for video-assisted thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy effectively lowers postoperative pain scores, facilitates incision healing, reduces postoperative acute adverse reactions, and enhances patients' short-term quality of life after surgery. Therefore, local ozone injection through a surgical incision is practical, safe, and feasible for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy.Trial Registration ChiCTR2000037691(http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=59038)registered on 30/8/2020
Assessment of COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness, Attitudes, Practices, and Influential Factors in the Chittagong District of Bangladesh
Authors: Akter Sahin , Murithi Rachael Gakii , Faria Faiza Shareen , Tauhid Sajjad , Liu Aizhong
Published: October 2023

Background: Bangladesh had not previously experienced epidemics such as SARS or MERS, and it is clear that its public healthcare systems were not readily prepared for COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
Objective: The aim of this research was to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning COVID-19 vaccination and its determinants in Chittagong District, Bangladesh.
Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study of 2,882 men and women was conducted in Chittagong, Bangladesh, from October 2021 to April 2022.
Results: A total of 850 men and women’s information was obtained, of which Group A = 205 (24.12%) for men and women who had been vaccinated, and Group B = 645 (75.88%) for men and women who had not been vaccinated. There were group or independent variables that entered the equation for subgroup analysis. Sensitivity analysis showed that the majority of the men and women who had been vaccinated had a good level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 vaccination with (OR=0.166, 95% CI: 0. 113~0.245) and (OR=0.191, 95% CI: 0. 113~0.245), respectively. In addition, most of the men and women who were unvaccinated had poor/bad levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding COVID-19 vaccination with (OR=0.228, 95% CI: 0.154~0.336) and (OR=0.239, 95% CI: 0.154~0.336), respectively. Most of the participants were aged between 40-49 years, were Muslims, had secondary school level of education, and were employed.
Conclusion: The results suggest that the epidemic has significantly increased the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning COVID-19 vaccination.
Validation of the Arabic version of the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-4) in a sample of non-clinical adults
Authors: Obeid Sahar
Published: October 2023

Background
Although gratitude is a culturally-sensitive construct, it has yet received very little research attention in Arab countries; hence hindering the understanding of its features, correlates, and cross-cultural specificities. To fill this gap, we sought to examine the psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the 6-item Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ) in an Arabic-speaking sample of adults from the general population of Lebanon.
Method
We conducted a web-based survey including 601 participants (mean age 29.91 ± 12.61; 62.7% females). The forward-backward translation method was used for the translation and adaptation of the GQ-6 into the Arabic language.
Results
Findings indicated that a four-item version of the GQ achieved adequate fit statistics; with the removal of the two reverse-scored items 3 and 6. We found a McDonald Omega coefficient for the total 4-item GQ (GQ-4) scores of .88, thus attesting for the good reliability of the scale. Multiple-group Confirmatory Factor Analysis showed that the scale structure was invariant across male and female respondents at the configural, metric, and scalar levels. Females exhibited significantly higher gratitude scores compared to males. Finally, discriminant validity of the Arabic GQ-4 was evidenced through positive significant correlations with social support levels.
Conclusion
The Arabic adaptation of the GQ showed good psychometric qualities; suggesting that it is suitable for measuring people’s disposition toward gratitude in Arab backgrounds. Offering the Arabic GQ-4 as a brief, simple, cost-effective, valid, and reliable measure of gratitude to the Arabic-speaking community could help raise awareness about gratitude as a key component for achieving good mental health and wellbeing in Arab contexts.
KI-Kompetenz fördern
Authors: Schlemmer Daniela , Schmidt Claudia , Bauer Katrin , Canz Michael , Sänger Volker , Sedlmeier Teresa
Published: October 2023

Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) durchdringt unser Leben immer stärker. Studierende werden im Alltag und an Hochschulen zunehmend mit KI-Anwendungen konfrontiert. An der Hochschule Offenburg werden deshalb KI-bezogene Lehrangebote curricular verankert, um Studierende im Erwerb von KI-Kompetenz zu unterstützen.Der Beitrag stellt ein Konzept für die Entwicklung von Lehrveranstaltungen nach der Idee des pädagogischen Makings zur Förderung von KI-Kompetenz in der Hochschullehre vor. Konkretisiert wird das Konzept anhand eines Moduls zum Thema Chatbots, dessen Lehrinhalte interdisziplinär aus verschiedenen Perspektiven ausgearbeitet werden.
Wissen 2.0
Authors: Müller Ragnar
Published: October 2023

Der Beitrag geht von der These aus, dass der Wandel des Leitmediums vom Buch zum Internet (neben all den anderen revolutionären Auswirkungen der Digitalisierung) dazu führt, dass sich das Konzept von „Wissen“ ändert, und versucht, einige wesentliche Aspekte der im Entstehen begriffenen neuen „Wissenswelten“ wie tagging, wisdom of crowds oder networked knowledge kurz zu beleuchten. So führt etwa die Auswertung unvorstellbar großer Datenmengen (big data) zu Erkenntnissen, die wir nicht verstehen (können), und es stellt sich die Frage, ob es sich dabei (trotzdem) um „Wissen“ handelt.
Die Fraglichkeit der Transformation. Diskursive Kämpfe im Kontext inklusionsorientierter Lehrer*innenbildung
Authors: Gottuck Susanne
Published: October 2023

Der Beitrag stellt die Ergebnisse einer Studie vor, die ein Sprechen über Transformation in Gruppendiskussionen mit Lehramtsstudierenden zu Inklusion aus diskurstheoretischer Perspektive erforscht. Es wird analysiert, wie das Sprechen über Inklusion als Transformationsprozess in hegemoniale Deutungskämpfe eingebunden ist und wie die Studierenden mit unterschiedlichen diskursiven Kräften ringen. Entlang der diskursiven Bearbeitungsmodi einer umkämpften, unentrinnbaren oder skeptischen Transformation kann aufgezeigt werden, wie unterschiedlich sich die Studierenden zu der Bildungsreform positionieren und welche Möglichkeitsräume eines zukünftigen inklusiven schulischen Lehrens und Lernens dabei eröffnet oder begrenzt werden.
 
Abstract
The article presents the results of a study that explores speaking about transformation in group discussions with student teachers on inclusion from a discourse-theoretical perspective. It analyses how speaking about inclusion as a transformation process is integrated into hegemonic discursive contestations and how students struggle with different discursive forces. Along the discursive modes of a contested, inescapable or sceptical transformation, it can be shown how differently the students position themselves to the educational reform and which spaces of possibility of a future inclusive school teaching and learning are opened or limited in the process.
Sentiment Analysis of Customer Reviews Using Support Vector Machine and Smote-Tomek Links For Identify Customer Satisfaction
Authors: Sumantiawan Dody Indra , Suseno Jatmiko Endro , Syafei Wahyul Amien
Published: October 2023

Shopping activities in the online market, especially fashion trends, continue to increase with all the promo efforts offered. One of the considerations for buying products on the online market is to read reviews. Each consumer review shows the level of interest in the product. The number of negative reviews and the emergence of many varied reviews pose a problem in categorizing reviews. Sentiment analysis is a way of looking at the polarity of reviews to classify positive and negative reviews. The Support Vector Machine method and the combination of the Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) with Tomek Links are applied in this study. Classification using the Support Vector Machine method and the combination of the Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) with Tomek Links showed better results with an Accuracy of 0.92, Precision of 0.89, Recall of 0.89, and F1-score of 0.89 than without the combination of the Synthetic Minority oversampling Technique (SMOTE) with Tomek Links with an Accuracy of 0.68, Precision of 0.55, Recall of 0.99, and an F1-score of 0.71.
Implementasi Framework Laravel Dalam Pembuatan Sistem Pencatatan Notula Berbasis Website
Authors: Kadim Ahmad Azhar , Hadjaratie Lillyan , Muthia Muthia
Published: October 2023

Minutes of Meeting are notes that function to record the things discussed in a meeting agenda. Minutes of Meeting are important and must exist so that agreements and decisions can be saved, so that they can be discussed again on the agenda of the next meeting. With the development of current technology, it is hoped that it can be implemented in various ways, one of which is that Minutes which were previously only written in books can be presented on the website so that it can facilitate monitoring and evaluation quickly, precisely, anywhere, and anytime. This study aims to realize a Web-based E-Notulen system by utilizing the Laravel framework and the Waterfall method for design which includes Analysis, Data Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, and Implementation. Based on the method used, the E-Notulen system can be designed by utilizing the existing Laravel Framework library using the Waterfal method. The Waterfall method can be applied in system development, especially systems that require fast time from design to implementation such as the E-Minutes system.
A natureza na mesa brasileira e na mesa europeia por meio do rótulo dos alimentos
Authors: Bianchi Daniele
Published: October 2023

A indústria alimentar, por meio das técnicas elaboradas e sofisticadas de marketing, coloca-se muitas vezes na zona cinza entre o respeito da lei e o engano. O consumidor precisa ter os instrumentos para desmascarar algumas práticas, que parecem legais, mas às quais falta transparência ou mesmo parecem enganosas porque contribuem mais para fantasiar a realidade do que para informá-lo. O rótulo é a carteira de identidade do alimento. Neste trabalho abordaremos o tema da utilidade, insuspeita para alguns, do rótulo e outras indicações – obrigatórias ou não – que aparecem nas embalagens dos produtos alimentares para reconhecer o verdadeiro conteúdo dos alimentos. Vamos descobrir como a natureza está representada nas imagens, na escolha da terminologia, na determinação da presença de indicações de saúde, de transgênicos ou de aditivos. Mediante uma comparação da legislação sobre o rótulo no Brasil e na Europa, vamos marcar as diferenças também no processo da determinação das regras (diferenças constitucionais e institucionais), na forma como estas regras aparecem (Guia alimentar, legislação…), com exemplos práticos de como os alimentos que chegam à mesa dos brasileiros e dos europeus são identificados no rótulo. Uma atenção particular será dada à evolução recente sobre as informações nutricionais no Brasil e na Europa e aos novos logos escolhidos pelo legislador.
Educação, Linguagens e Inclusão
Authors: Silva Junior Antonio Lisboa Santos , Bispo Janiny Pires Seles
Published: October 2023

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Resuscitation Aids
Authors: Khatri Amit
Published: October 2023

The chapter deals with the various instruments and gadgets necessary to
revive a patient in a dental clinic. The list is precise and practical. The chapter is not
only of great value to the aspiring dental chairside assistant but also to all aspiring
dental surgeons as a ready guide when they are about to start their dental practice. It
also deals with the management of syncope and details the emergency drug tray and its
contents. Some real-life photographs are included at the end of the chapter to give the
student a very good orientation.
Oral Medicine and Radiology Perspectives for Dental Auxiliaries
Authors: Gupta Ambika
Published: October 2023

This chapter has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the
clinical procedures performed at the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology and
the knowledge expected from the dental auxiliaries working in this speciality both at
the institutional level and in isolated clinics. The content is very much in line with the
equipment used in a modern clinical setup.
Role of Dental Chairside Assistant in Paedodontics
Authors: Kalra Namita
Published: October 2023

The chapter gives a detailed plan of how to deal with a child patient in the
dental setting. It teaches the student about approach, time management, and chairside
discipline in a structured manner. It also updates the student on the psychological
management of the child before starting the treatment. A few real-life pictures, which
are self-explanatory and with footnotes, are also included. These will serve to enrich
the student in clinical knowledge.
Role of Dental Chairside Assistant in Periodontics
Authors: Sangwan Aditi Dalal
Published: October 2023

The following chapter aims to facilitate the dental assistant’s work in the
field of periodontology. The first section provides a comprehensive introduction to the
terminology used in periodontology. The next section focuses on the practical aspects
of work in a clinical setup, including sterilization and disinfection, as well as basic
periodontal procedures. Lastly, a special emphasis has been placed on teaching various
oral hygiene aids and concepts of patient motivation for self-care.
Role of Dental Chairside Assistant in Endodontics
Authors: Arora Mayank
Published: October 2023

This chapter represents an overview of common terminologies used in the
field of conservative dentistry and endodontics. After going through this chapter, the
student should be able to correctly describe and communicate commonly encountered
terms, diseases, instruments, materials and procedures related to the field of
conservative dentistry and endodontics. This chapter is intended to develop a basic
understanding of the common terms used in the specialty so that the student is better
able to communicate, chart and assist various procedures performed in the specialty.
Factores importantes en el Examen de Admisión-UNI
Authors: Ordoñez Mercado Alipio
Published: October 2023

En este trabajo se investiga las variables explicativas más relevantes que describen, al comportamiento del puntaje en el examen de admisión a la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería. Para ello se usaron dos técnicas estadísticas: "Regresión Stepwise", y la "Regresión Rodge". En el análisis se utilizó los datos correspondientes al examen de admisión para el año de 1994. La recolección de los datos se obtuvo mediante un muestreo estratificado sistemático con asignación proporcional al tamaño poblacional. Dicho análisis revela que la variable más importante recae en el "PROMEDIO GENERAL". (XC), obtenido durante la educación secundaria; entre otras de las variables más relevantes se encuentran: El "Canal de Ingreso" (X1), el "Tipo de preparación Pre-Universitaria" (X4), y el "Tiempo de preparación Pre-Universitaria" (x7).
Naturaleza fractal de tráfico internet
Authors: Lent Ricardo , Yanakawa Peter
Published: October 2023

En este articulo mostramos los resultados del análisis de 18 millones de datagramas Internet recolectados entre Abril de 1996 y Junio de 1997 en una de las redes de la Red Científica Peruana. Se demuestra que el flujo de paquetes TCP/IP presentan una naturaleza asintóticamente Auto-similar (fractal) análoga a la encontrada en redes de área local Ethernet [1] y que difiere de la prevista por los modelos tradicionales de tráfico basados en procesos de Markov y semi-Markov como Poisson.
Servocontrol no lineal para sistemas precisos de seguimiento
Authors: Alfredo Tupayachi Omar , Herrera Bendezú Luis Guillermo
Published: October 2023

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The potential of the addition of Secang wood extract on physico-chemical properties, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of goat-milk kefir as a functional food product
Authors: Mulyani Rizka , Nurliyani Nurliyani , Indratiningsih Indratiningsih , Adi Prakoso
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to improve the functional quality of goat-milk kefir by adding secang wood extract. The initial stage of the research was the extraction of secang wood using distilled water. Kefir is made by mixing secang wood extract and pasteurized goat milk with 5% kefir grains, then incubated at 25̊C for 20 hours. Goat-milk kefir was then tested for physicochemical quality (i.e., total solids, water content, pH value, acidity value, viscosity, and alcohol content), microbiological quality (i.e., total lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and total yeast), organoleptic properties, antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and antioxidant activity. The results showed that the physicochemical quality of kefir with the addition of secang wood extract had an effect (p<0.05) on total solids, water content, pH value, acidity value, and viscosity. The results showed that the addition of secang wood extract 8% to goat-milk kefir has an antioxidant activity of 12.18% and an antibacterial activity by inhibiting Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus 24.81mm and 18.95mm, respectively. These findings confirmed that goat-milk kefir, with the addition of secang wood extract, has the potential as a functional food.
Penyelesaian masalah Mixed Integer Nonlinear Programming menggunakan modifikasi Salp Swarm Algorithm
Authors: Sudirman Anton , Ergaputra Ahmad Belva Savero
Published: October 2023

Optimisasi adalah proses menentukan solusi terbaik suatu permasalahan dalam berbagai bidang, seperti engineering, bisnis, olahraga dan industri. Beberapa contoh masalah optimisasi adalah meminimumkan konsumsi energi dan biaya, memaksimumkan keuntungan, dan memaksimumkan efisiensi kerja. Permasalahan dalam bidang engineering dan masalah praktis biasanya dapat dimodelkan sebagai masalah Mixed Integer Nonlinear Programming (MINLP). Makalah ini mengusulkan modifikasi Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA) untuk menyelesaikan beberapa masalah optimisasi, mencakup bidang engineering dan olahraga. Contoh masalah yang dapat diselesaikan menggunakan modifikasi SSA adalah masalah desain pereduksi kecepatan. Perbedaan SSA dengan modifikasi SSA untuk masalah MINLP terletak pada penggunaan fungsi round dalam perhitungan. Eksperimen secara numerik dari modifikasi metode ini dapat digunakan untuk memperoleh solusi optimal dari masalah-masalah optimisasi seperti desain pereduksi kecepatan, dan optimisasi pemilihan pelari dalam lari estafet. Hal ini akan banyak berperan dalam menyelesaikan masalah-masalah optimisasi diberbagai bidang, termasuk dalam menghadapi tantangan Revolusi Industri 4.0.
Penerapan model think-talk-write (TTW) dalam pembelajaran matematika sebagai upaya meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi matematis dan menurunkan mathematics anxiety siswa
Authors: Sumadi Norma Galih , Sholihah Nur , Musannadah Rina
Published: October 2023

Rendahnya kemampuan komunikasi matematis serta semakin tingginya kecemasan matematis siswa Indonesia perlu segera ditangani mengingat besarnya pengaruh kemampuan komunikasi matematis dan kecemasan matematis tidak hanya terhadap prestasi belajar siswa, namun juga terhadap penerapan konsep-konsep matematika dalam kehidupan sehari-hari siswa. Salah satu model pembelajaran yang dinilai dapat menawarkan perbaikan terhadap kedua aspek tersebut adalah model pembelajaran Think-Talk-Write (TTW). Berdasarkan hasil kajian pustaka yang telah dilakukan, ditemukan bahwa model pembelajaran TTW mampu meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi matematis dengan  mendorong siswa terlibat aktif dalam diskusi melalui tahap Talk dan memberikan kesempatan/membiasakan siswa untuk menuliskan gagasan dalam bahasa dan simbol matematis pada tahap Write serta mengurangi kecemasan matematika dengan cara: a)  mengurangi kemungkinan siswa merasa malu selama pembelajaran; b) mendorong siswa terlibat aktif selama pembelajaran; serta c) mengorganisasi siswa untuk bekerja dalam grup kooperatif
Problem based learning setting learning Cycle 5E : Apakah meningkatkan kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis?
Authors: Sholihah Nur , Musannadah Rina , Pratiwi Yuni
Published: October 2023

Kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis merupakan salah satu kecakapan abad 21 yang penting dalam proses pembelajaran matematika dan harus dikembangkan. Kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa yang rendah dapat dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor, salah satunya adalah model pembelajaran yang diterapkan. Menyadari pentingnya suatu model pembelajaran untuk menentukan langkah-langkah pembelajaran yang sesuai, maka diperlukan suatu model pembelajaran yang berorientasi pada peningkatan kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa. Salah satu  model pembelajaran alternatif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa yaitu melalui model pembelajaran matematika berbasis Problem Based Learning (PBL) dengan setting Learning Cycle 5E (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, Evaluation). Artikel ini bertujuan untuk  untuk menganalisis dapat atau tidaknya model pembelajaran matematika berbasis PBL dengan setting Learning Cycle 5E meningkatkan kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan dalam artikel ini yaitu studi literatur berdasarkan hasil-hasil penelitian terdahulu. Penulisan artikel dilakukan dengan memahami, menganalisis dan menyimpulkan langkah pembelajaran dari model pembelajaran berbasis PBL dengan setting Learning Cycle 5E yang dapat meningkatkan kemampuan penalaran dan kemampuan matematis siswa. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran berbasis PBL dengan setting Learning Cycle 5E dapat meningkatkan kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa.
Pengaruh perhatian orang tua dan motivasi belajar terhadap prestasi belajar matematika siswa SMK
Authors: Standsyah Rahmawati Erma , Legawati Endang , Sugianto Iwan
Published: October 2023

Perkembangan pendidikan Indonesia berada pada peringkat ke-64 dari 120 negara menurut laporan Education for all (EFA) Global Monitoring Report yang dirilis oleh UNESCO 2012. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa mutu pendidikan di Indonesia perlu perhatian lebih dari masyarakat Indonesia. Banyak faktor yang menyebabkan peningkatan mutu pendidikan di Indonesia salah satunya peran orang tua. Oleh karena itu diteliti pengaruh perhatian orang tua terhadap prestasi belajar matematika baik secara langsung maupun secara tidak langsung dengan melalui motivasi belajar. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui besar pengaruh orang tua terhadap prestasi belajar matematika baik secara langsung maupun secara tidak langsung melalui motivasi belajar sebagai variabel intervening. Penelitian dilaksanakan di SMK Perdana 1 Surabaya. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian jenis kuantitatif dengan Populasi seluruh siswa SMK Perdana 1 Surabaya. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik proportionate stratified random sampling. Hasil analisis regresi jalur dalam olah data menunjukkan bahwa perhatian orang tua tidak berpengaruh signifikan secara langsung terhadap prestasi belajar matematika siswa namun berpengaruh signifikan secara tidak langsung melalui motivasi belajar dengan total pengaruh sebesar 0,105376.
Pembelajaran matematika di Sekolah Dasar berbasis interaktif siswa
Authors: Masduki Lusi Rachmiazasi
Published: October 2023

Kegiatan studi banding dari sekolah kesekolah lain perlu diadakan, mengingat ada berbagai kebaikan serta kelebihan yang dapat ditiru demi meraih kesuksesan. Sebagai orang tua yang memiliki putra-putri yang masih kecil, tentunya pernah menyaksikan kegiatan pembelajaran di PAUD (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini) atau di TK (taman kanak-kanak). Pada awal pembelajaran, anak telah dibiasakan dilatih untuk bercerita tentang pengalamannya. Kemampuan anak dalam bercerita dapat berkembang dengan mengkonstruksi pengetahuan yang didapat dari pengalaman. Karakter anak akan tumbuh karena adanya interaksi antar anak ketika dalam proses belajar. Di sisi lain jika dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran di SD (Sekolah Dasar), suasana sudah pasti berbeda. Pada awal masuk kelas, siswa diwajibkan duduk manis, tangan dilipat, mendengarkan guru menjelaskan materi pelajaran. Akibatnya salah satu mata pelajaranya itu matematika hingga saat ini masih banyak siswa yang merasakan kesulitan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjawab, bagaimanakah cara mengajar yang baik agar siswa mudah belajar matematika. Melalui pelatihan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) menunjukkan bahwa guru SD perlu kiranya melakukan upaya perbaikan pembelajaran yang inovatif dengan menggunakan cooperative learning tipe think pair and share. Guru SD dapat berkreasi melalui perbaikan strategi pembelajaran, untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir siswanya, kemampuan berbagi sehingga terbiasa berinteraktif dengan teman. Interaktif antar siswa perlu dilatihkan, dan akan muncul dengan sendirinya apabila guru mampu mengembangkan melalui tugas proyek yang dikemas dalam lembar kerja siswa. Hasil dari pelatihan PTK dapat memotivasi dan menyakinkan guru bahwa interaktif siswa dapat mempermudah siswa untuk lebih cepat memahami materi matematika.