bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Doveri e responsabilità degli operatori sanitari alla luce dell'Evangelium Vitae
Authors: Honings Bonifacio
Published: January 2022

Questo studio sui doveri e sulle responsabilità degli operatori sanitari alla luce della Evangelium Vitae, parte dalla grandezza e dalla preziosità della vita umana. Essa va accolta e servito dalla sua fase iniziale fino a quella terminale. Trovandoci nella situazione conflittuale tra una cultura della morte, gli operatori sono chiamati, più che mai, ad impegnarsi per una cultura della vita. La mentalità "politica" a livello mondiale è passata da un semplice appello al controllo "artificiale" delle nascite ad una esplicita proposta di ricorso "all'aborto" e "alla eutanasia". Da qui derivano agli operatori sanitari, che sono per professione i servitori della vita, doveri e responsabilità quanto al genere, al vivere e al morire. Essi sono così, come a modo loro i genitori, grandi collaboratori del Creatore della vita e del Signore della morte. Tocca a loro di aiutare i coniugi a trasmettere, con doverosa responsabilità, una nuova vita e, ove necessario, curarla e assisterla. Infine, è loro dovere e responsabilità di aiutare i morenti a vivere i momenti del morire come i più importanti della vita. Quando questi doveri e responsabilità al servizio della vita chiedono l'obiezione di coscienza, allora gli operatori sanitari sappiano che questa deriva, come un doro dovere, dal diritto divino che ogni uomo ha alla vita.
The UpSMART Accelerator: driving digital innovation to change the conduct of early phase cancer medicine trials
Authors: Fouziah Butt , Laura Stephenson , Luca Agnelli , Xenia Villalobos Alberu , Louise Carter , Rachel Chown , Filippo De Braud , Silvia Damian , Rodrigo Dienstmann , Elisabetta Formica , Elena Garralda , Donna Graham M , Andrew Graley , Dónal Landers , Paul O’Regan , Akshita Patil , Aoife Regan , Jennifer Royle K , Julie Stevenson , Alison Walker , Caroline Dive , Andrew Hughes
Published: January 2022

Digitalizing clinical trials provide an opportunity to address challenges faced in the Phase I trial settings, where near real-time data capture and data interpretation are prerequisites for iterative decision-making to rapidly adapt trial designs based on emerging insights. Although digital technologies have driven significant improvements in many businesses and organizations, the adoption of digital technologies in clinical trials has been slow. In recognition of this lag, the UpSMART consortium, a 5-year funded program (2020-2024), has been established in Europe between the UK, Spain, and Italy to embrace digital technologies and drive benefits to patients. The consortium, led by the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Cancer Biomarker Centre, aims to ’digitalize’ Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres in the UK and Early Drug Development Units in Spain and Italy by open-sourcing and sharing digital healthcare products between participating centers across the consortium. The goal is to optimize data capture and interpretation thus accelerating Phase I clinical research to ultimately benefit patients by allowing faster access to tomorrow’s medicines.
A preferable modality for the differentiation of peripancreatic fluid collections: Endoscopic ultrasound
Authors: Xu Ning , Li Longsong , Zhao Danqi , Wang Zixin , Wang Xueting , Wang Runzi , Zeng Yanbo , Zhang Lei , Zhong Ning , Lv Ying , Linghu Enqiang , Chai Ningli
Published: January 2022

Background and Objectives:

Peripancreatic fluid collections (PFCs), including walled-off necrosis (WON) and pancreatic pseudocysts (PPCs), are categorized by imaging modalities, including EUS, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging. Our study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of EUS in differentiating PFCs compared with that of other modalities.

Subjects and Methods:

Data were collected retrospectively from 99 patients at fourteen centers who were recruited to undergo lumen-apposing metal stent placement to treat PFCs.

Results:

PFCs were detected by CT and EUS in 51 WON and 48 PPC patients. The accuracy in differentiating PFCs by EUS was much higher than that of CT (90.9% vs. 50.5%, P < 0.001). The accuracy in identifying WON on EUS was much higher than that on CT (82.4% vs. 13.7%, P < 0.001), while the accuracy in identifying PPC was comparable in these two modalities (89.6% vs. 100%, P > 0.05). WON patients required more times of debridement than PPC patients (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

EUS can categorize symptomatic PFCs with higher accuracy than CT and is a preferred imaging modality to detect solid necrotic debris.
A.S.P.I.R.E
Authors: Mulkalwar Alhad , Krishnani Ojas , Rao Shirish , Tripathi Raakhi
Published: January 2022

The uptake of undergraduate research opportunities in India is reported to be disappointing and little is known about the hurdles faced by students in undertaking research activities. As a solution to this issue, a student-led research council named, “A.S.P.I.R.E: Association for Support and Propagation of Innovation, Research and Education,” was formed. Its activities were focused on building a peer-based research environment to learn via module-wise teaching and mentoring sessions, a practical approach to learn evidence-based medicine via journal clubs and maximize the available opportunities via research opportunities database. Research opportunities database is a live dashboard of research projects currently in progress and vacancies therein for undergraduate students, so that they could be a part of the projects in their subjects of interest. Online discussion forums and social media platform were also created to facilitate active discussion and remote learning. 10 peer based teaching sessions and 8 journal clubs have been organized as an outcome of which 46 undergraduate students have undertaken new research activities in a single year. Based on the feedback from both students and faculty members, it can be said that A.S.P.I.R.E, through its systematic and peer-based approach has developed a culture of research and evidence-based medicine among the undergraduate students.
Long-term effects and benefits of Helicobacter pylori eradication on the gastric mucosa in older individuals
Authors: Chen Jie , Zhang Gansheng , Qin Jian , Huang Yiqin , Wang Yu , Li Zhongkuo , Ji Danian , Xiao Li , Yin Shuming , Bao Zhijun
Published: January 2022

Background:

The current international consensus report indicated that all Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-positive patients should be treated. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term effects and benefits of H. pylori eradication on the gastric mucosa in the elderly population.

Methods:

We performed a retrospective cohort study with 311 individuals aged ≥60 years, including 83 with persistent H. pylori infection (persistent group), 128 with successful H. pylori eradication (eradicated group), and 100 without H. pylori infection (control group). The results of endoscopy and mucosal histology were investigated at baseline and followed up for 5 and 10 years.

Results:

In the 5 to 10-year follow-up, there was a significant difference in the atrophy score among the three groups (P < 0.001); however, no significant difference was observed in the intestinal metaplasia (IM) score (P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the cumulative incidence of gastric neoplastic lesion (GNL) between the eradicated and persistent groups during the 5 to 10-year follow-up period (P > 0.05). The baseline IM score of patients with GNL was significantly higher than that of those without GNL in the eradicated and control groups (P < 0.05). In all patients with GNL, the mean interval time between baseline and diagnosis of GLN was more than 6 years. The severity of baseline mucosal IM (odds ratio: OR 3.092, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.690–5.655, P < 0.001) and H. pylori infection (OR: 2.413, 95%CI: 1.019–5.712, P = 0.045) significantly increased the risk for GNL.

Conclusions:

Older patients with a life expectancy of less than 5 to 10 years, especially those with moderate to severe gastric mucosal IM, may not benefit from the eradication of H. pylori to prevent gastric cancer.
Diode laser versus radiofrequency treatment of the inferior turbinate - a randomized clinical trial
Authors: Kisser U. , Stelter K. , Gurkov R. , Patscheider M. , Schrotzlmair F. , Bytyci R. , Adderson-Kisser C. , Berghaus A. , Olzowy B.
Published: January 2022

Background: Laser and radiofrequency induced volume reduction of the inferior turbinates are frequently used treatment modalities. Which of both is superior, however, is not clear to date due to a lack of controlled prospective studies. Here, we compare both methods regarding improvement of nasal breathing, complications, patient comfort and wound healing. Methodology: Prospective, randomized, single-blinded clinical trial with intra-individual design. After randomization, one side of the nose was treated with a 940nm diode laser and the other side with bipolar radiofrequency therapy. Pre- and postoperative evaluation was performed using visual analogue scales, nasal endoscopy and objective measurements of nasal patency. Results: Of 27 enrolled patients, 26 completed the protocol. No severe complications were observed. Intraoperative discomfort was significantly more severe on the radiofrequency side. After three months, a significant reduction of nasal obstruction was observed for laser treatment and radiofrequency therapy with no significant difference between them. Objective parameters did not improve significantly. When asked which treatment modality they would chose again 50 % of the patients decided for radiofrequency treatment, 23 % for laser treatment, and 19 % for both. Conclusion: DLVR and RFVR are well-tolerated treatment modalities and both significantly reduce the degree of nasal obstruction in patients with hypertrophic inferior turbinates. There was no significant difference between both treatment modalities regarding efficiency.
Comparison between endonasal endoscopic polyp size scores and quality of life outcome after optimal medical treatment
Authors: Kahloud Aboud Saleh , Husain Salina , Singh Gendeh Balwant
Published: January 2022

Background: The aim of this prospective study is to evaluate whether changes in endoscopy score correlate with changes in quality of life (QOL) in nasal polyposis (NP) patients after optimal medical therapy. Methodology: An interventional clinical trial study involving fifty five patients with grade I and II NP was conducted. Patients were initially treated with a single dose oral prednisolone 25 mg for 2 weeks, Macrolide 250 mg daily for the first 3 months and long-term intranasal steroids. All patients were followed up and evaluated subjectively by Rhinosinusitis Disability Index question- naire and objectively by endonasal endoscopy between December 2011 to October 2013. Results: At baseline, patients showed significantly bad QOL scores on all domains. At 3 months, a significant improvement in all impaired QOL domains and reduction of the nasal polyp size were demonstrated compared to baseline. At 6 and 12 months, no significant improvement between QOL scores and nasal polyp size was observed. Conclusion: Optimal medical treatments improve both the QOL and nasal polyp size in grade I and II NP patients. However, the changes in endoscopy scores explain a part of the improvement in QOL outcomes as the latter are multidimensional constructs.
Усиление теоремы Бургейна-Конторовича о малых значениях хаусдорфовой размерности
Authors: Kan Igor' Davidovich
Published: January 2022

В настоящей работе доказано следующее. Пусть $\mathfrak{D}_\mathbf{A}(N) $ - множество не превосходящих $N$ несократимых знаменателей положительных рациональных чисел, представимых конечными цепными дробями, все неполные частные которых принадлежат конечному числовому алфавиту $\mathbf{A}$. Тогда для мощности $|\mathfrak{D}_\mathbf{A}(N)|$ доказана новая нижняя оценка, улучшение в нетривиальной части которой доходит до 28 процентов по сравнению с аналогичным предыдущим результатом.
Так, при $\mathbf{A}=\{1,2\}$ из доказанной в статье формулы следует неравенство $|\mathfrak{D}_{\{1,2\}}(N)|\gg N^{0{,}531+0{,}024}$ с нетривиальной частью $0{,}024$. Аналогичный предыдущий результат автора относился к неравенству $|\mathfrak{D}_{\{1,2 \}} (N)|\gg N^{0{,}531+0{,}019}$. Расчет, производившийся по оригинальной теореме Бургейна-Конторовича в их статье 2011 г., давал ответ $|\mathfrak{D}_{\{1,2 \}}(N)|$ $\gg N^{0{,}531+0{,}006}$.
Гильбертов $C^*$-модуль с экстремальными свойствами
Authors: Fufaev Denis Vladimirovich
Published: January 2022

Строится пример гильбертова $C^*$-модуля, который показывает, что теорема Троицкого о геометрической сущности $\mathcal A$-компактных операторов между гильбертовыми $C^*$-модулями не может быть распространена на случай модулей, не являющихся счетно порожденными (даже если рассматривать более сильную равномерную структуру, которая также будет представлена).
Более того, в построенном модуле не существует фреймов.
Двусторонние оценки $K$-функционала для пространств функций обобщенной ограниченной вариации
Authors: Berezhnoi Evgenii Ivanovich
Published: January 2022

Предложена двусторонняя оценка $K$-функционала пары $(C[0,1], BV(X))$, где $BV(X)$ - пространство функций обобщенной ограниченной вариации, построенное по симметричному пространству последовательностей $X$. Выбирая в качестве $X$ различные пространства последовательностей, мы получаем новые интерполяционные теоремы для пространств конечной $h$-вариации Винера-Юнга, $\Lambda$-вариации Ватермана, ограниченного модуля вариации Чантурии и т. п.
Endoparasitism in commercial quails around Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Authors: Onyeabor A. , Uwalaka E.C.
Published: January 2022

The enteric parasites of quails in Umuahia were investigated to determine their prevalence. Three hundred faecal samples, collected on voiding, were screened, with two hundred and five of them from deep litter and ninety-five from cages. Faecal analysis was conducted using the flotation and Mcmaster techniques. The overall prevalence of helminth infection was 167(55.6%) while that for coccidian oocysts was 89(29.6%). The prevalence of the nematode parasites detected in this study includes Ascaridia spp. 63(21.0%), Heterakis spp. -41(13.6%), Capillaria spp. -33(11.0%), Syngamus spp. 20(6.6%) and Strongyloides spp. 10(3.3%). The age-wise prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in young and adult quails was 41(42.2%) and 126(62.0%) respectively. Also, 33(34.0%) and 56(27.5%) young and adult quails were infected with coccidian oocysts, respectively. Enteric nematode parasites found in the cage managed and deep litter managed quails were 31(32.6%) and 136(66.3%) respectively. Also, 63(30.7%) and 26(27.3%) deep litter and cage managed quails respectively were infected with coccidian oocytes. It was concluded that gastrointestinal nematode and coccidian infections of quails are common in quails in Umuahia area regardless of the management system. This necessitates appropriate sustainable control measures to enhance a profitable poultry enterprise.
Footprints of swine influenza H1N1 and H3N2 in pigs from southern Kaduna, Nigeria
Authors: Kabantiyok D. , Inuwa B. , Gyallak J.K. , Dadah A.J. , Abraham-Oyiguh J, , Shittu I. , Meseko C.A.
Published: January 2022

Influenza A virus presents a significant public health burden worldwide, with the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic being the most dramatic example. Swine influenza viruses can be transmitted to humans through occupational exposures and in live pig markets. Novel variants can emerge in pigs because they can be infected by human, avian and swine strains. This study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence and serotypes of swine influenza in pigs from a major slaughter slab in southern Kaduna. Using competitive ELISA and haemagglutination-inhibition (HI) assays, 305 swine sera were analysed. The result showed an overall seroprevalence of 28.20% (n=86), with H3N2 7.87% (n=24) emerging as the most dominant subtype in circulation. Concurrent antibody detection of H1N1 in 5.26% (n=16) was also detected in boar 2.62% (n=8) and sows 2.62% (n=8). This study revealed swine Influenza H1N1 and H3N2 serotypes are in circulation in pigs in Kaduna State, and that reassortment in the instance of co-infection of swine host is possible.
Spectrum-effect relationship between serum HPLC fingerprints and activation of blood circulation and removal of blood stasis by Chuanxiong
Authors: Chen Ling , Deng Wei , Liu Shirong , Li Fengchao , Li Huimin , Jiang Guihua
Published: January 2022

Purpose: To study the active ingredients of Chuanxiong (CX) in promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis.

Methods: Blood-activating effects and serum HPLC fingerprints of CX extracts from different parts of China were studied and the spectrum-effect relationship between them was established by grey correlation analysis.

Results: After treatment with CX extracted using different solvents, hemorheology indices were lower than those in the model group, and the effect of dichloromethane was better than that of other solvents (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). There were 6 common peaks by fingerprint analysis. Peaks 1 - 5 were identified as senkyunolide I, senkyunolide H, senkyunolide A, coniferyl ferulate and ligustilide, respectively.

Conclusion: Analysis of the spectrum–effect relationship indicates the contribution of the five components to the blood-activating effect of CX. The findings lend some scientific justification for using CX to remove blood stasis, and selection of quality evaluation indices for CX.
Mechanism of pharmacological effect of Angelica essential oil on anxiety based on network pharmacology and molecular docking
Authors: Liu Xiaoli , Zhang Xiaofei , Wang Fang , Xu Jie , Yang Ming
Published: January 2022

Purpose: To investigate the pharmacological effect of Angelica essential oil (AEO) on anxiety disorder and the mechanism of action involved, using network pharmacology and molecular docking.

Method: Chemical compositions of AEO were determined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The potential targets involved in the effect of AEO on anxiety were predicted by searching Bioinformatics databases. Cytoscape software was applied for networks construction. Analysis of Gene Ontology (GO) and pathway was done via R Programming Language, while molecular docking analysis was conducted by Autodock vina software.

Results: Network analysis showed that there were 10 bioactive components and 34 potential targets. The potential targets were distributed in cerebellar cortex, basic ganglia, hippocampal formation, amygdala, pons and medulla and liver. AEO was involved in multiple biological processes (BP), cell components (CC) and molecular functions (MF) associated with anxiety disorder. Molecular docking revealed good binding affinity between the major bioactive components and targets.

Conclusion: This study has revealed the pharmacological mechanism involved in the effect of AEO on anxiety, through network pharmacology and molecular docking. The pharmacological mechanism provides a firm theoretical basis for further studies in this area of research.
Cynaropicrin inhibits lung cancer proliferation by targeting EGFR/AKT signaling pathway
Authors: Li Wenjun , Xu Xuechao , Wan Yixin , Wang Hong , Tao Hongyan , Huang Huirong
Published: January 2022

Purpose: To investigate the anti-proliferative effect of cynaropicrin on lung cancer cell lines, and the underlying molecular mechanism.

Methods: The effect of cynaropicrin treatment on the viabilities of H1975 and H460 cells was measured using Cell Counting Kit-8. Apoptosis was analysed by annexin-V/FITC staining, while protein expressions were assayed by western blotting.

Results: Treatment of H1975 and H460 cells with cynaropicrin at doses of 0.25 – 2.0 μM led to a marked reduction in their viability (p < 0.05). In cynaropicrin-treated H1975 and H460 cells, there was significant increase in apoptosis, when compared to control cells. Caspase-3 and caspase-9 levels were also significantly increased in H1975 and H460 cells on treatment with cynaropicrin at doses of 0.25 and 2.0 μM while treatment with cynaropicrin at doses of 0.25 - 2.0 μM significantly down-regulated the mRNA expression of CCND1 in the two cell lines (p < 0.05). Cynaropicrin markedly inhibited mRNA and protein expressions of EGFR, and also downregulated AKT in H1975 and H460 cells (p < 0.05). However, cynaropicrin significantly increased the expressions of miR-202 and miR-370.

Conclusion: Cynaropicrin exerts anti-proliferative and proapoptotic effects on H1975 and H460 lung cancer cells via deactivation of EGFR/AKT signaling pathway. Moreover, it upregulated the expressions of miR-202 and miR-370 in these cells. Thus, cynaropicrin has potentials for the treatment of lung cancer.
HCV RNA quantification in capillary dried blood spots with the Xpert® HCV Viral Load test for diagnosing chronic HCV infection, monitoring treatment and detecting reinfection
Authors: Bregenzer Andrea , Ottiger Cornelia , Krismer Cornelia , Sager Karin , Fux Christoph A.
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND: For patients with difficult venous access after long-term intravenous drug use, rapid point-of-care hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA quantification in capillary whole blood with the Xpert® HCV Viral Load Fingerstick (VL FS) test (60 minutes) is a convenient and reliable method for diagnosing chronic HCV infection, monitoring treatment and detecting reinfection. However, an expensive GeneXpert® system must be available on site. In decentralised settings with a low case-load, dried blood spot (DBS) testing might be an alternative.
METHODS: Between December 2019 and January 2021, patients with an indication for HCV RNA quantification and informed consent provided 100 µl capillary whole blood each for on-site Xpert® HCV VL FS testing (reference) and DBS testing in the laboratory. For the latter, 100 µl blood, collected with an EDTA Minivette®, were transferred to a Whatman® 903 filter card. After drying for at least 1 hour, the DBS sample was packed into a sealable plastic bag with desiccant and sent to the central laboratory of our hospital, where it was stored at –20°C. For HCV RNA extraction, the whole DBS was cut out with an 18-mm puncher and transferred into 1.3 ml guanidinium thiocyanate-containing buffer (provided by Cepheid®). After mixing and incubating at room temperature for 2–3 hours, 1 ml supernatant was analysed with the Xpert® HCV VL test (105 minutes) (filter paper absorbs 0.3 ml).
RESULTS: Of 109 paired samples from 67 patients, 38 (34.9%) were positive with the Xpert® HCV VL FS test. Sensitivity and specificity of DBS testing were 89.5% (34/38; 95% confidence interval [CI] 75.9–95.8%) and 97.2% (69/71; 95% CI 90.3–99.2%), respectively. The six (5.5%) discordant results (four false negative, two false positive) all were observed in samples with HCV RNA detectable below the limit of quantification after 2–8 weeks of pan-genotypic direct-acting antiviral treatment or 5 weeks after acute hepatitis C in a patient clearing HCV spontaneously. Quantifiable results (n = 30; 16 genotype 1, 7 genotype 3, 4 genotype 4, 1 genotype 1a and 3a, 2 unknown; HCV RNA range: 2.74–6.66 log IU/ml) correlated well (R2 = 0.981). On average, uncorrected DBS test results were 1.30 ± 0.14 log IU/ml lower than Xpert® HCV VL FS test results (~42 μl instead of the expected 1000 μl plasma used). Storage of DBS samples at room temperature for 7 days before freezing reduced HCV RNA by 0.29 ± 0.12 log IU/ml.
CONCLUSION: HCV RNA can reliably be quantified with the Xpert® HCV VL test in capillary dried blood spot samples. Thus, access to capillary HCV RNA quantification for diagnosing chronic HCV infection, monitoring treatment and detecting reinfection can be extended to decentralised settings with a low case load.
A Historical Approach to establishing Liberal Arts and Sciences(LAS) as transdisciplinary and practical science －A Study on the Possiblity and Condition for Academic Identity Establishment of Liberal Arts
Authors: Jeong Yeonjae
Published: January 2022

The present study examines the possibility of liberal arts as science through academic reflection on liberal arts education. Academic reflection is a work that closely investigates conditions and targets that can be established as a discipline, the methods of academic research, and the attitude of the investigator who conducts research. The reason for using the word “liberal arts and sciences” instead of “liberal arts education” is to determine whether the inherent limitation of the word “education” in academic classification can be overcome. The reality of liberal arts education is that it is positioned at the bottom of the social science field despite its nature of encompassing the achievements of fundamental studies. This must be the main reason for the classification of the term “education” as a sub-field of pedagogy among the social sciences. In this regard, the name “liberal arts and sciences(LAS),” which includes education and research, can be considered as an experimental attempt to reestablish the status of liberal arts education.
The present study examines the possibility of the academic establishment of liberal arts, and it investigates the definition and function of LAS. Considering that liberal arts were developed in a relationship of integration, opposition, and conflict with philosophy and humanities in the process of developing the Western academic disciplines, this study will focus on explaining the relationship with philosophy and humanities in determining the identity and function of LAS. First, the present study will examine the possibility of establishing LAS as a meta-science in analogy with philosophy while tracing the identity crisis of philosophy that emerged in the process of academic differentiation. Moreover, the background and reasons for LAS to assume the function of the “cultivation of the whole man” of the classical humanities will be derived. Lastly, this study will examine attitudes among people who teach and conduct research in the field of humanities while judging the appearance of LAS as an ideal type. Through this, it will be emphasized that LAS should provide an understanding and interpretation of human beings and the world by using the academic achievements of the empirical sciences as academic targets again, and play the role of the practical sciences through the connection between the academic world and life-world.
Study on a Flipped Learning-based Online Discussion Class Case and its Effectiveness
Authors: Ryu SeonSuk , Ahn JungHo , Hur You Kyoung , Lim Hyung Ok
Published: January 2022

This study aims not only to search for how to apply ‘Flipped Learning’ to online learning situations, but also to prove its relevant effectiveness. In order to achieve the research goals, the study targeted foreign students studying in a domestic university and proposed a case in which Flipped Learning is applied to an online discussion class. The class was composed of three stages, namely Pre-learning, Learning in Progress and Advanced Learning. At the stage of Pre-learning, after acquiring the basic knowledge of culture which they are supposed to know as a university student, the learners autonomously understand a topic in the process of asking themselves questions. At the stage of Learning in Progress, after hearing a short lecture by a professor which addresses some of their questions, the learners get involved in problem-solving and discussion topic-analyzing Afterwards, the learners engage in a group discussion and share their results. At the stage of Advanced Learning, with feedback from the professor, the learners carry out a reflective evaluation and engage in self-evaluation journal writing, and finally internalize their learning results.
The study applied the learning method above mentioned for one semester, and verified its effectiveness by conducting a Korean language proficiency-based satisfaction survey on the learners. The findings show that for a majority of students this method helped them attain new knowledge and improved their debating abilities. However, when it came to the beginner learners, their lack of linguistic resources resulted in a decrease of their satisfaction with this program compared with the level of satisfaction found among the intermediate-post intermediate learners. We suggest that this problem be investigated further in following studies.
Comparative Study of Class Situations in Two Different Instructional Designs of Flipped Learning －Focusing on the Perception of Instructors and Learners
Authors: Lim IRang , Kan Jin Sook , Kim Jooyeon , Kim Yeonhee
Published: January 2022

This study aimed to explore the effective strategies in comparison with instructional designs: the face-to-face and online in-class instructions of flipped learning. For this purpose, a survey was developed and the perceptions of 22 instructors and 203 students were examined. The data analysis were conducted using content analysis. The findings were as follows: First, the survey found that several commonalities pertaining to learning aspects were derived from the students’learning activities regardless of the instructional designs. However, the dissimilarity was found in the manner in which the instructors provided their feedback. Second, 8 satisfaction determinant factors, such as space-time convenience, improvement of learning performance, teaching-learning method, facilitation of in-class activities, facilitating of communication, enhancing students’understanding, repeated learning, and self-directed learning were derived from the learners’ perception analysis. In addition, learners perceived 4 main aspects as dissatisfaction determinant factors: environmental obstacles to learning, limit of understanding, lack of communication, and an excessive amount of learning. Irrespective of instructional designs, no major difference was found in the learners’ perceptions. Third, instructors commonly perceived that flipped learning classes involved 6 implemental characteristics: motivation of learning, problem-solving, application activities, feedback, facilitating communication, and follow-up instruction. Furthermore, 6 difficulties on were also registered: implementation, communication, class operation time, instructional environment, the training program, and regulations. However, some differences in details were found based on the class designs. In conclusion, implications and suggestions for implementing flipped learning classes and following studies have been discussed.
A Study on Career Development Competencies for International Students
Authors: Kim Jihye
Published: January 2022

As a groundwork of career path counseling for international students, this study aims at analyzing their competencies when it comes to their career development. Many foreign students choose Korean universities in order to receive degrees in a relatively advanced educational environment in the hopes of broadening their career options. The fact that 53% of international students in Korea are now majoring in the social sciences supports this viewpoint. However, many Korean universities have not yet provided a proper career counseling program, nor a competency development program for their international students, but rather only a handful of temporal job fairs. In light of this situation, this study sought a proper and practical way to design a curriculum more tailored to the career paths of our international students so as to help them improve their competencies. Utilizing the questionnaire from Lee (2020), the author conducted an online survey with 92 international students who study at universities in Seoul.
The survey results show that of all the career development competencies, the value and attitude competencies scored the highest, whereas the self-management competency scored the lowest. In addition, male students generally have higher competencies than female students. The students’ chosen major, their period of study, and their Korean proficiency level do not show significant correlations with their competencies. This suggests career development competencies do not improve in conjunction with the aforementioned factors. Thus, in order for international students to improve their career development competencies, an independent, specialized curriculum that is well-fitted to their career paths seems necessary.
How to Teach Economics as General Education in a University of Education
Authors: Choi Eunkyung
Published: January 2022

This thesis is the study on economics offered as general education in a university of education. It is not easy to take a class in economics unless it is an intensive major course. However, anyone can take an economics class as general education if he or she chooses it, just as they would at any other general university. The importance of elementary economics education has been emphasized since the global crisis. Accordingly, in order to cultivate a grounding in economics among pre-service teachers, this study researched the direction of economics class offered as general education, along with the development of lecture contents affiliated with an elementary curriculum, considering the speciality of courses offered at education universities.
First of all, this study researched the current state of course offerings for economics as general education in a university of education throughout the country, as well as current economics textbooks within elementary social studies programs. This study then suggested a lesson plan of economics affiliated with elementary social studies courses and its class example.
The solution to cultivate a grounding in economics among pre-service teachers are as follows: First, it is necessary to increase the frequency of economics as general education and the number of students attending a class. Second, it is necessary to develop economics as general education dealing with elementary economics, in order to improve its overall quality. Third, it is necessary to designate economics as required general education for pre-service teachers and to have students complete an elementary economics class as a special lecture in order to provide students with an alternative to their regular courses.
Two Understandings of Difference and the Role of General Education
Authors: Park Jun Woong
Published: January 2022

One of the key characteristics that defines modern society is the emergence of ‘differences’. While traditional societies avoided ‘differences’ and sought unity, modern society recognizes the existence of diverse religious, political, cultural, and philosophical viewpoints as an undeniable given of a social existence. In this social existence where differences are highlighted, we are constantly exposed to the question of how to accept the existence of differences. Through this paper, the author examines two perspectives for understanding and interpreting the existence of differences, and attempts to show the effect that these two perspectives have on the spirit of general education in universities.
The first perspective sees that the existence of various religious, political, cultural, and philosophical viewpoints should be resolved in the process of reaching one objective and universal viewpoint. Another view sees the existence of plural views on various topics, including philosophical, religious, and cultural views as the exact description of human living. According to this viewpoint, the reality of difference is not a tentative state that must undergo the process of moving toward something, but rather a natural state that humans must accept as such.
These two views stem from different epistemological backgrounds regarding knowledge. In this article, the author argues that general education at universities, which aims to provide a broad understanding of humans, society, and nature, has an obligation to provide comprehensive knowledge when it comes to these two perspectives. The author further argues that university education focused on major subjects cannot sufficiently fulfill its role in conveying comprehensive knowledge concerning these two perspectives.
Rancang Bangun Remote-Control Monitoring System (RCMS) pada peralatan Navigasi Udara NDB di Makassar Air Traffic Service Center berbasis Internet of Thing (IoT)
Authors: Purbo Wartoyo Bayu , Kuswara Gatot , Roby Syaritno M. , Sinaga Ucok
Published: January 2022

“Rancang Bangun Remote Control Monitoring System (RCMS) pada peralatan Navigasi Udara NDB di Cluster Cabang Makassar (MATSC) Berbasis Internet of Thing (IoT)”. Manfaat RCMS diantaranya yaitu; Dapat membantu teknisi pelaksana pemeliharaan dalam pelaksanaan tugas pemeliharaan level pada tertentu, Sebagai wujud sinergi dan kolaborasi dunia industri penerbangan dengan pendidikan vokasi, Dengan adanya RCMS ini maka akan diperoleh data yang lebih baik bagi penelitian lebih lanjut. Tujuaan perancangan ini yaitu ; Merancang sebuah Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS) untuk NDB Hanjin KMW 250 RB, Mengimplementasikan keilmuan dan teknologi sebagai wujud Kolaborasi dunia pendidikan dengan industri penerbangan, Menyediakan data pemeliharaan peralatan untuk keperluan maintenance management. Dan di control langsung di ruang teknisi untuk mempermudah memonitoring Peralatan Navigasi NDB. Metode perancangan ini berbasis Internet of Thing (IOT). Hasil rancangan ini mampu memberikan tampilan mengenai parameter pada peralatan Navigasi Udara (NDB) di Cabang Makassar (MATSC).
PELATIHAN DARING BAHASA JEPANG PERHOTELAN KARYAWAN HOTEL DI BALI
Authors: Meidariani Ni Wayan , Andriyani Anak Agung Ayu Dian , Ardiantari Ida Ayu Putri Gita
Published: January 2022

Pandemi covid-19 yang melanda dunia membawa dampak yang buruk terhadap perekonomian negara, salah satu negara yang mengalami dampak pademi covid-19 adalah Indonesia. Bali yang merupakan salah satu pulau di Indonesia, sebagian besar penduduknya bekerja di bidang pariwisata. Adanya wabah covid-19 ini menyebabkan kebangkrutan usaha pariwisata khususnya bidang akomodasi sehingga banyak karyawan hotel yang mengalami putus hubungan kerja. Dalam situasi yang sulit ini, peran masyarakat lainnya sangat diperlukan untuk saling membantu. Bentuk bantuan yang diperlukan masyarakat tidak hanya sebatas pengadaan sembako atau bantuan uang tunai saja. Salah satu upaya untuk membantu para karyawan hotel adalah memberikan pelatihan gratis kepada mereka tentang pengenalan budaya Jepang dan bahasa Jepang perhotelan. Tujuan pelatihan bahasa Jepang perhotelan untuk menambah kemampuan berbahasa Jepang sehingga dapat meningkatkan hospitality para pekerja hotel dalam melayani wisatawan Jepang. Pengetahuan yang diperoleh melalui pelatihan tidak akan habis dan dapat meningkatkan SDM karyawan hotel saat pariwisata dibuka. Pelatihan dilakukan secara online menggunakan media jitsi. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi disimpulkan bahwa 80% karyawan hotel tidak mengetahui etika dalam melayani wisatawan Jepang karena mereka tidak paham tentang perbedaan budaya Jepang. Bahasa Jepang yang digunakan oleh para karyawan hotel masih menggunakan ragam santai tanpa memperhatikan kedudukan lawan bicara karena menganggap bahasa Jepang seperti bahasa Indonesia yang tidak mengenal tingkatan berbahasa
BIMBINGAN IMPLEMENTASI SERVANT LEADERSHIP PADA IBU-IBU PKK RW O3 KELURAHAN KETAWANGGEDE MALANG
Authors: Masreviastuti Masreviastuti , Himmah Mahmudatul , Helmy Abdullah , Aini Lilies Nur , Fauziah Fauziah , Nurtjahjani Fullchis
Published: January 2022

Pemimpin memiliki peran kunci dalam menjaga kelangsungan organisasi melalui upaya menggerakkan segenap personil sesuai tanggungjawab yang diemban, terlebih ketika diperhadapkan pada kemajuan dan perubahan dewasa ini semakin memposisikan pentingnya pemimpin. Konstribusi dari masing-masing anggota dapat dipicu oleh peran pemimpin dan kesadaran dari setiap anggota. RW 03 Kelurahan Ketawang Gede jumlah anggota PKK yang terdiri dari Ibu-ibu yang jumlahnya 30 orang dengan profesi 90%: wirausaha, 10% Karyawan Swasta dan PNS usia antara 25-50 tahun dimana mereka harus berperan aktif dalam pelaksanaan program PKK. Oleh karena itu perlu adanya bekal Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Ketrampilan Kepemimpinan bagi PKK RW 03 Kelurahan Ketawang Gede Kel Lowokwaru untuk dapat membentuk dan memiliki jiwa servant leadership. Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan yang telah dilaksanakan dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan pengabdian Bimbingan dan Pelatihan Tentang Implementasi Servant Leadership untuk Pemberdayaan PKK RW 03 Kelurahan Ketawang Gede Kecamatan Lowokwaru di Kota Malang telah berhasil dilaksanakan. Hal ini dapat dilihat pada peningkatan presentase peringkat 1 sebelum dan sesudah pemberian materi yang meningkat dari 19% menjadi 63%, dimana peringkat 1 berarti peserta memiliki pengetahuan lebih tentang servant leadership. Selanjutnya terjadi penurunan presentase pada peringkat 2 dan peringkat 3 dimana dalam hal ini hanya tersisa 22% dan 14% peserta yang memiliki pengetahuan rata-rata dan pengetahuan rendah tentang servant leadership
PENGUATAN DAKWAH KEBANGSAAN IMAM MASJID RIJALI DI AMBON
Authors: Tuanany Ismail , Malawat Mahdi , Syarifudin Syarifudin
Published: January 2022

Pengabdian ini mendeskripsikan rendahnya penghargaan masyarakat terhadap Imam masjid yang dilakukan pada masjid Imam Rijali IAIN Ambon. Metode pengabdian bentuk Community Based Research. Teknik Pengumpulan data menggunakan model FGD, dan Wawancara mendalam. Rumusan masalah terdiri dari dua aspek yakni; mendeskripsikan kondisi realitas tata kelola masjid Imam Rijali IAIN Ambon dan konsep pengkaderan imam masjid untuk mencegah penyuburan paham bermasalah di tengah masyarakat. Tujuan pengabdian ini untuk mendapatkan standarisasi model pengkaderan imam masjid sebagai solusi pencegahan paham radikalisme bermasalah yang ada di masjid. Kajian ini menemukan standarisasi pengkaderan dakwah kebangsaan pada Imam Masjid yang profesional dengan kualitas bacaan Al-Quran yang fasih sesuai dengan ilmu tajwid. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teori konstruksi sosial untuk menganalisis fakta sosial realitas rendahnya penghargaan profesi Imam masjid sebagai tokoh edukasi rohani kebangsaan pada masjid Imam Rijali IAIN Ambon. Kajian ini menunjukkan bahwa ada tiga aspek temuan antara lain; 1) Diduga kuat peran kolonial Belanda ikut campur terhadap tata kelola masjid yang terjadi pada tahun 1943 yang mengakibatkan dua tradisi pemahaman yakni pemahaman Imam masjid tak perlu digaji dan imam perlu dihargai sebagai tokoh spiritual di masjid desa adat dan masjid kota; 2) Adanya konstruksi sosial yang terbentuk di tengah masyarakat terkait profesi imam yang sudah disepakati  sebagai tradisi; 3) Peran masjid sebagai pusat edukasi rohani kebangsaan belum aktif secara baik. Perlu adanya akademi pengkaderan Imam di masjid sebagai pencetak sumber daya rohani dakwah kebangsaan di masjid sebagai solusi penyiapan kader dakwah kebangsaan. Bila pengkaderan imam masjid dibentuk secara profesional maka peran imam masjid sebagai bintang utama penguatan rohani kebangsaan mampu mencegah paham bermasalah di tengah masyarakat. Kajian ini memberikan dampak positif pada masjid untuk menemukan model pengkaderan imam masjid yang memiliki wawasan dakwah kebangsaan untuk menjaga stabilitas sosial persatuan dan persaudaraan di tengah masyarakat majemuk.
PENYULUHAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN PADA PELAKU USAHA BIBIT TANAMAN HIAS DAN BUAH DI LUBUK MINTURUN, KOTA PADANG
Authors: Egim Ash Shadiq , Fermayani Riche , Harahap Romi Rianto , Atsarina Alyani
Published: January 2022

Tanaman hias dan buah adalah komoditas hortikultura dan potensial dikembangkan terutama di daerah Kelurahan Lubuk Minturun, kota Padang. Permasalahan yang sering terjadi adalah keterbatasan dalam melakukan strategi pemasaran dan persaingan yang ketat. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini untuk memberikan pemahaman pentingnya strategi pemasaran pada Usaha Bibit Tanaman dan untuk memberikan informasi dan pemahaman tentang bagaimana strategi pemasaran pada usaha bibit tanaman di Kelurahan Lubuk Minturun. Metode yang digunakan adalah berbagi pengetahuan, pembahasan, diskusi tentang permasalahan yang terjadi. Dapat terlihat perkembangan pada ibu-ibu dalam berkomunikasi selama proses kegiatan PKM ini, mereka sudah bisa memahami pentingnya strategi pemasaran dalam usaha dan jenis strategi pemasaran apa yang cocok untuk usaha mereka. Dari kegiatan ini diharapkan menjadi bagin dari solusi pemerintah daerah dalam meningkatkan kemampuan pelaku usaha dalam merancang dan melaksanakan strategi pemasaran pada usaha bibit tanaman di Kelurahan Lubuk Minturun.
MENINGKATKAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI MAHASISWA DALAM BERBICARA BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI KEGIATAN ENGLISH CAMP
Authors: Yahrif Muhammad , Sirajuddin Suharti , Utami Nurhikma
Published: January 2022

kegiatan English camp merupakan salah satu gagasan yang inovatif untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri mahasiswa dalam berkomunikasi menggunakan bahasa Inggris. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan motivasi dan kepercayaan diri anggota atau pengurus UKM English Community of Megarezky (E-COMER) Universitas Megarezky Makassar dalam berbicara bahasa Inggris melalui kegiatan English Camp. Kegiatan outdoor yang dilakukan sebagai kegiatan latihan berbicara di luar kelas dikenal dengan kegiatan English camp. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berlangsung selama 3 hari 3 malam. Setelah itu mahasiswa telah mempelajari teori dasar dalam berkomunikasi menggunakan bahasa Inggris. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah mentransfer ilmu, praktik/latihan berbicara, memotivasi, dan memecahkan masalah. Temuan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan English Camp dapat membantu mahasiswa dan pengurus UKM English Community of Megarezky dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan diri mereka dalam berbicara bahasa Inggris
PENGENALAN PUBLIC SPEAKING PADA PENDAMPING PKH KOTA DEPOK
Authors: Limbong Edo Galasro , Handayani Dian , Winarni Rina Wahyu
Published: January 2022

Komunikasi merupakan hal mudah secara teori, namun prakteknya tidak mudah, terutama dalam hal public speaking. Seseorang harus melakukan persiapan secara maksimal. Bila maksimal dalam persiapannya, maka hasil yang diharapkan pun akan maksimal. Persiapan yang maksimal pun perlu dilakukan karena akan memberikan pengaruh bagi komunikannya. Hal ini lah yang perlu dilakukan oleh para pendamping PKH (Program Keluarga Harapan) kota Depok, Jawa Barat. Para pendamping sering menganggap remeh persiapan ketika mereka akan memaparkan materi. Sehingga komunikannya sering salah paham terhadap program PKH tersebut. Oleh sebab itu, dalam pelaksanaan kegiatan ini metode yang digunakan melalui ceramah hingga simulasi. Dari hasil kegiatan ini, terlihat para peserta menyadari kesalahan yang selama ini dilakukan berkaitan dengan public speaking. Selain itu, para peserta pun semakin percaya diri untuk praktik langsung pada saat menjalankan tugas sebagai pendamping PKH.
PELATIHAN PENGELOLAAN TAMAN BACAAN MASYARAKAT (TBM) DALAM MENUMBUHKAN MINAT BACA MASYARAKAT
Authors: Yanuarsari Revita , Muchtar Hendi Suhendraya
Published: January 2022

Latar belakang kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah kurangnya minat baca masyarakat di Kampung Cibisoro Desa Bojongsari Kecamatan Bojongsoang Kabupaten Bandung. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara, sosialisasi kepada tokoh masyarakat dan warga serta memberikan pelatihan pengelolaan taman bacaan masyarakat (TBM). Hasil kegiatan pelatihan ini membawa dampak positif yaitu meningkatnya minat baca masyarakat dan kunjungan ke taman bacaan karena pengelolaan taman bacaan sudah semakin membaik. Dengan meningkatnya minat baca warga maka wawasan warga bisa berkembang dengan pesat sehingga membawa dampak bagi peningkatan produktivitas dan kualitas sumber daya manusia.