bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Recent Trends in the Development of Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology for Theranostics in Cancer Treatment
Authors: Ikbal Abu Md Ashif , Debnath Rabin , Choudhury Paromita Dutta , Jamatia Kulungti , Saha Sourav , Barbhuiya Amim Sultana , Singh Loushambam Samananda , Debnath Bikash , Singh Waikhom Somraj
Published: August 2024

Theranostics is an innovative field that utilizes nanotechnology and nanoparticles for a
wide range of medical, diagnostic, and imaging applications. Therapeutic payloads, such as
chemotherapeutic drugs, nucleic acids, and medicinal proteins or peptides, can be enclosed within
nanoparticles or bonded to their surface for controlled release and extended circulation time.
Nanoparticles can be used to enhance drug accumulation at the tumor site by traversing biological
barriers such as the blood-brain barrier, using active or passive targeting techniques. Theranostic
systems based on nanotechnology offer various therapeutic approaches, including photodynamic
treatment (PDT), photothermal therapy (PTT), and gene therapy, which have become available in
recent decades. Researchers are exploring nanomaterials with unique surface chemistry and form to
combine cancer diagnosis with treatment methods, allowing for rapid diagnosis, precise imaging,
therapy with an adequate dose, and real-time supervision of therapeutic efficacy. This review
discusses various cancer theranostic applications, characterization techniques, synthesis steps, and
types of nanoparticles, including the imaging and diagnostic applications of nanoparticles in cancer.
Computer-aided Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer Regions in Mammogram Images using Resource-Efficient CNN Architecture
Authors: Thankaraj Helan Vidhya , Thiyagarajan Manikandan
Published: August 2024

Aim:

The automatic computer-assisted mammogram classification system is important for women patients to detect and diagnose the cancer regions. In
this work, the mammogram images are classified into three cases: healthy, benign and cancer, using the proposed Resource Efficient Convolutional
Neural Network (RECNN architecture).

Methods:

The proposed mammogram image classification system consists of Data Augmentation (DA) module and Spatial transformation module and CNN
architecture with a segmentation module. The DA methods are used to increase the mammogram image count and Spatial Gabor Transform is used
as the spatial transformation module for transforming the spatial pixels into spatial-frequency pixels. Then, the proposed RECNN architecture is
used to perform the classification of mammogram images into healthy, benign and cancer cases. Further, the cancer mammogram images are
diagnosed as either ‘Early’ or ‘Severe’ using the proposed RECNN architecture in this work.

Results:

The proposed MCDS obtains 98.65% SeDR, 98.93% SpDR and 98.84% ADR for benign case mammogram images on DDSM dataset and also
obtains 98.84% SeDR, 98.7% SpDR and 98.92% ADR for benign case mammogram images on DDSM dataset. The proposed MCDS obtains
98.94% SeDR, 98.86% SpDR and 98.96% ADR for benign case mammogram images on DDSM dataset and also obtains 98.89% SeDR, 98.88%
SpDR and 99.03% ADR for benign case mammogram images on MIAS dataset.

Conclusion:

This proposed method is tested on the mammogram images from DDSM and MIAS datasets and the experimental results are compared with other
similar mammogram classification works in this paper. Based on several performance evaluation measures, the experimental results show that
MCDS outperforms the state-of-the-art methods currently used for the diagnosis and detection of mammography cancer.
The Transformative Potential of Oxidoreductases in Pollutant Remediation – A Review
Authors: Khalil Asia , Iqbal Ayman , Shabir Muhammad Aqib , Hasnain Ammarah , Niaz Zainab
Published: August 2024

:

In this modern era, the environment is being contaminated with toxic pollutants as a result
of anthropogenic activities. To overcome the harmful effects of pollutants, scientists have developed
ideas and technologies. Biotechnology provides a green approach for decontaminating the environment,
i.e., bioremediation. Several organisms have been explored for their enzymes. Enzymes belonging
to various classes are useful for degrading, transforming, or removal of pollutants. Oxidoreductases
produced by different plants, bacteria, and fungi are useful for deterioration of toxic pollutants,
like compounds having aroma, called aromatic compounds (benzene, chlorine, phenols, phenanthrene,
etc.), PAHs (Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons), various dyes, etc. Oxidoreductases are further
classified as laccases, peroxidases, and oxygenases. All three classes have proven to be efficacious in
the field of bioremediation. Microorganism strains have also been genetically engineered for the production
of enzymes. Oxidoreductases can be used to remove pollutants from industrial waste. This
review has classified all the species that produce oxidoreductase enzymes, their mechanism of action,
and the pollutants that have been removed by using oxidoreductases.
Unveiling the Applications of Phytoconstituents in Neuropathic Pain
Authors: Priyanshi Rimjhim , Sharma Anjana , Kumar Shobhit , Gupta Arpana , Sharma Bhupesh , Sharma Nitin
Published: August 2024

Background::

Neuropathic pain is a complex chronic condition resulting from the damage
or dysfunction of the nervous system. Conventional therapies offer limited success and often
come with various adverse effects. Therefore, the exploration of alternative therapies, such as phytoconstituents,
may be of substantial interest for their potential to alleviate neuropathic pain.

Objectives:

This review systematically examines the diverse roles and mechanisms of various phytoconstituents
in modulating neuropathic pain. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of phytoconstituents
in neuropathic pain is carried out to understand their mechanism in preventing the disease.

Method:

The current search is done in the databases of Google Scholar, PubMed Central, ScienceDirect,
and Scopus using the keywords: neuropathic pain, phytoconstituents as analgesics,
physiological effects of medicinal plants, and natural products, to find the most relevant articles of
the last 10 years.

Result:

Out of 125 articles, 112 were included in this study, which revealed that several phytoconstituents
inhibit several biomarkers responsible for neuropathic pain. Moreover, this review highlights
the underlying molecular pathways and targets through which these bioactive compounds
exert their therapeutic effects, emphasizing their potential as novel pharmacological agents.

Conclusion:

This study concludes that phytoconstituents may possess potential applications in managing
neuropathic pain and could be effectively used as an alternative approach to mitigate the
condition with enhanced risk of safety and tolerability.
THE COMPARISON OF BLOCK LEARNING WITH TRADITIONAL LEARNING IN DEVELOPING THREE COMPETENCY ASPECTS OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Authors: Widarto Widarto , Jarwopuspito Jarwopuspito , Rahdiyanta Dwi , Wibowo Aris Eko , Djati Unaga Indera
Published: August 2024

Three aspects of student competency consisting of knowledge (cognitive), skills (psychomotor), and attitude (affective). This study aims to compare the achievement of basic machining competencies in block system learning and traditional learning. This study used a quantitative descriptive approach. The method was a quasi-experimental method with posttest only control group design, with the block system treatment in the experimental group and the traditional or regular learning in the control group. The experimental group consisted of 75 students from the Applied Bachelor Degree of Mechanical Engineering Study Program (Diploma 4), and the control group consisted of 66 students from the Bachelor Degree of Mechanical Engineering Education Study Program as the control group. Research data was obtained from the post-test scores for the Machining Theory course and the final scores for Basic Machining Practices. Descriptive statistics show that students' competency achievements in the knowledge aspect in block learning are less good than in traditional learning. However, student competency achievements in the skills and attitude aspects in the block learning system are better than in traditional learning. Although further statistical tests are needed to measure the differences and significance between the two learning modes, these results have provided an illustration of the weaknesses of block learning in theoretical and conceptual learning. Therefore, educators need to apply innovative learning strategies to overcome these weaknesses.
An mHealth App to Support Caregivers in the Medical Management of Their Child With Cancer: Beta Stage Usability Study
Authors: Mueller Emily L , Cochrane Anneli R , Campbell Madison E , Nikkhah Sarah , Holden Richard J , Miller Andrew D
Published: August 2024

Background

Previous research demonstrated that caregivers of children with cancer desired a mobile health (mHealth) tool to aid them in the medical management of their child. Prototyping and alpha testing of the Cope 360 app (Commissioning Agents, Inc) resulted in improvements in the ability to track symptoms, manage medications, and prepare for urgent medical needs.

Objective

This study aims to engage caregivers of children with cancer in beta testing of a smartphone app for the medical management of children with cancer, assess acceptance, identify caregivers’ perceptions and areas for improvement, and validate the app’s design concepts and use cases.

Methods

In this pilot, study caregivers of children with cancer used the Cope 360 mHealth app for 1 week, with the goal of daily logging. Demographics and a technology acceptance survey were obtained from each participant. Recorded semistructured interviews were transcribed and analyzed iteratively using NVivo (version 12, QSR International) and analyzed for information on usage, perceptions, and suggestions for improvement.

Results

A total of 10 caregivers participated in beta testing, primarily women (n=8, 80%), married, with some college education, and non-Hispanic White (n=10, 100%). The majority of participants (n=7, 70%) had children with acute lymphocytic leukemia who were being treated with chemotherapy only (n=8, 80%). Overall, participants had a favorable opinion of Cope 360. Almost all participants (n=9, 90%) believed that using the app would improve their ability to manage their child’s medical needs at home. All participants reported that Cope 360 was easy to use, and most would use the app if given the opportunity (n=8, 80%). These values indicate that the app had a high perceived ease of use with well-perceived usefulness and behavioral intention to use. Key topics for improvement were identified including items that were within the scope of change and others that were added to a future wish list. Changes that were made based on caregiver feedback included tracking or editing all oral and subcutaneous medications and the ability to change the time of a symptom tracked or medication administered if unable to do so immediately. Wish list items included adding a notes section, monitoring skin changes, weight and nutrition tracking, and mental health tracking.

Conclusions

The Cope 360 app was well received by caregivers of children with cancer. Our validation testing suggests that the Cope 360 app is ready for testing in a randomized controlled trial to assess outcome improvements.
Large Discordance between Creatinine-Based and Cystatin C–Based eGFRs is Associated with Falls, Hospitalizations, and Death in Older Adults
Authors: Katz-Agranov Nurit , Rieu-Werden Meghan L. , Thacker Ayush , Lykken Jacquelyn M. , Sise Meghan E. , Shah Sachin J.
Published: August 2024

Key Points

A large eGFR discordance (i.e., cystatin C–based eGFR >30% lower than creatinine-based eGFR) is common in older adults and increased with age.

A large eGFR discordance was associated with increased risk of falls, hospitalization, and death, independent of kidney function.

There are multiple ways to measure differences in creatinine and cystatin C; all produce similar associations with aging-related adverse outcomes.

Background

eGFR calculated using creatinine and cystatin C often differ in older adults. We hypothesized that older adults with cystatin C–based eGFR (eGFRcys) values significantly lower than creatinine-based eGFR (eGFRcr) values may have higher risk of aging-related adverse outcomes, independent of kidney function.

Methods

We conducted a longitudinal cohort study of adults 65 years and older from the Health and Retirement Study, a cohort of older American adults, to determine the relationship between eGFR discordance and aging-related adverse outcomes. We calculated eGFRcr and eGFRcys using baseline creatinine and cystatin C measurements. A large eGFR discordance was defined as eGFRcys >30% lower than eGFRcr. We assessed four aging-related adverse outcomes over a 2-year follow-up: falls, hip fractures, hospitalizations, and death. We fit separate multivariable regression models to determine the association between having a large eGFR discordance and each outcome adjusting for confounders, including kidney function.

Results

Of 5574 older adults, 1683 (30%) had a large eGFR discordance. Those with a large eGFR discordance were more likely to be older, female, and White. The prevalence of a large eGFR discordance increased with age, from 20% among those 65–69 years to 44% among those 80 years and older. Over a 2-year follow-up, there were 305 deaths (5.5%), 2013 falls (39.2%), 69 hip fractures (1.3%), and 1649 hospitalizations (32.2%). In adjusted analyses, large eGFR discordance was associated with a higher hazard ratio for death (hazard ratio, 1.43; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.12 to 1.82) and significantly higher odds of falls (odds ratio, 1.32; 95% CI, 1.16 to 1.51) and hospitalizations (odds ratio, 1.32; 95% CI, 1.15 to 1.51). A large eGFR discordance was not associated with hip fractures.

Conclusions

In a large, nationally representative cohort of older adults, prevalence of eGFR discordance increased with age and was associated with higher risk of falls, hospitalization, and death, independent of kidney function.
Percursos históricos e metodológicos da pesquisa-ação na formação docente da educação básica
Authors: Rausch Rita Buzzi , Dos Santos Pereira Sopelsa Cleide , Tomelin Nilton Bruno
Published: August 2024

Este artigo, de caráter qualitativo, teve como objetivo compreender o percurso histórico e metodológico da pesquisa-ação, no campo da formação de professores da Educação Básica no Brasil. Para tanto, a pesquisa foi organizada em duas etapas. Na primeira, buscou-se contextualizar historicamente como se deu a inserção da pesquisa-ação no campo da formação de professores no Brasil. Na segunda, foram analisados os resumos de 151 teses e dissertações disponíveis no banco de dados da Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações, publicadas no período de 2000 a 2020. Nesta etapa, foram gerados dados a respeito dos seguintes descritores: ano de publicação, termos usados para pesquisa-ação e objetivos gerais. Os dados foram analisados a partir das contribuições teóricas de Thiollent (2009), Toledo e Jacobi (2013), Tripp (2005), Saul (2010), Larocca, Rosso, De Sousa (2005) e André (2001). A análise indica um processo de ascendência ao longo das cinco décadas de inserção da pesquisa-ação na formação de professores, sendo forte a influência de Paulo Freire na primeira etapa, que corresponde ao período de 1971 a 2002. Nas últimas duas décadas, relativas ao período de 2000 a 2020, identificou-se uma diversificação nos termos usados para pesquisa-ação no campo da formação de professores. Com relação aos objetivos apresentados, especialmente na última década (2011 a 2020), observa-se uma dispersão com relação à intencionalidade das pesquisas e ao caminho metodológico, uma vez que muitos objetivos não indicam uma situação problema, nem sinalizam intenção de intervenção no campo de pesquisa, coerentemente com os pressupostos teóricos da pesquisa-ação.
Carta abierta a las mujeres, maestras y cientistas
Authors: Macedo Beatriz
Published: August 2024

Este mensaje, que con gusto les remito, tiene como objetivo hacerles saber lo importante que es que cada persona pueda desarrollarse en el área que así lo desea. Los proyectos de vida que se elaboran y los espacios en los cuáles queremos actuar, no se condicionan por el género, ni por la dificultad que puedan ofrecer, a primera vista. Todos y todas podemos incursionar en el campo de las artes, de las humanidades, de las ciencias sociales y ciencias de la naturaleza, de la matemática, de las letras, del deporte, entre otros. La pregunta clave es poder contestar ¿cuál de esos campos nos atrae más, nos despierta mayor interés y sabemos que tenemos mayores competencias para evolucionar en él?
O PROFEPT no IFPR: contribuições para o desenvolvimento dos profissionais da EPT
Authors: Freira Rocha Cordeiro Machado Mércia , Paulino Kátia Regina , Grossl Fabiane Maria
Published: August 2024

Este artigo apresenta uma investigação de abordagem qualitativa do tipo exploratória que objetivou analisar a produção científica do ProfEPT no IFPR no período de 2018 a 2022, com vistas a sua contribuição para o desenvolvimento profissional dos docentes e profissionais da Educação Profissional e Tecnológica. A investigação foi desenvolvida por meio de pesquisa documental, na qual foram analisadas 66 dissertações e seus respectivos produtos educacionais. Os resultados obtidos permitem concluir que as pesquisas e os produtos oriundos do ProfEPT nesses últimos cinco anos representam grandes conquistas, têm boas perspectivas e muitos desafios pela frente, bem como têm contribuído para a melhoria da qualidade da EPT no IFPR e na RFEPCT.
ABSTRACT
 This article presents an investigation with a qualitative exploratory approach that aimed to analyze the scientific production of ProfEPT at IFPR from 2018 to 2022, in view of its contribution to the professional development of teachers and professionals in Professional and Technological Education. The investigation was developed through documentary research, in which 66 dissertations and their respective educational products were analyzed. The results obtained allow us to conclude that the research and products from ProfEPT in the last five years represent great achievements, have good perspectives and many challenges ahead, as well as contributed to the improvement of the quality of EPT in IFPR and RFEPCT.
RESUMEN
 Este artículo presenta una investigación con enfoque cualitativo exploratorio que tuvo como objetivo analizar la producción científica de la ProfEPT en la IFPR de 2018 a 2022, con miras a su contribución al desarrollo profesional de docentes y profesionales de la Educación Profesional y Tecnológica. La investigación se desarrolló a través de una investigación documental, en la que se analizaron 66 disertaciones y sus respectivos productos educativos. Los resultados obtenidos permiten concluir que las investigaciones y productos de la ProfEPT en los últimos cinco años representan grandes logros, tienen buenas perspectivas y muchos desafíos por delante, así como han contribuido a la mejora de la calidad de la EPT en la IFPR y la RFEPCT.
Letramento jurídico para mulheres privadas de liberdade
Authors: Neves Presser Rosalina , Ferreira dos Santos Givan José , Dutra Alessandra , Neves Souza Florentina
Published: August 2024

Este artigo discorre sobre a compreensão leitora de gêneros textuais jurídicos por mulheres presas. O objetivo do estudo é relatar e discutir o processo de elaboração e aplicação de um produto educacional, junto a oito mulheres detidas na Cadeia Pública Feminina de Londrina, Paraná. Com base em teóricos como Marcuschi (2002), Soares (2012) e Santos (2013), elaborou-se e utilizou-se um material didático com foco na construção de sentidos de traços essenciais de cinco gêneros jurídicos. A pesquisa-ação foi efetuada em cinco encontros, um por semana. Os resultados revelaram a compreensão delas sobre o conceito de gênero textual e sua relação com domínio discursivo. Apresentaram desempenho na leitura reflexiva e reconheceram elementos relevantes de gêneros jurídicos do seu interesse imediato.
Palavras-chave: Ensino; Gêneros textuais; Letramento jurídico; Formação leitora.
ABSTRACT
This article discusses reading comprehension of legal textual genres by female inmates. This study aims to report and discuss the elaboration and application of an educational product to eight women detained in the Women's Public Prison of Londrina, Paraná. Based on theorists such as Marcuschi (2002), Soares (2012), and Santos (2013), it has been elaborated and used didactic material aiming at the construction of meanings of essential traits of five legal genres. The action research was carried out in five meetings, one per week. The results revealed their understanding of the concept of textual genre and its relationship with the discursive domain. They showed performance in reflective reading and recognized relevant elements of legal genres of immediate interest.
Keywords: Teaching; Textual genres; Legal literacy; Reading training.
RESUMEN
Este artículo aborda la comprensión lectora de géneros textuales jurídicos por parte de mujeres presas. El objetivo del estudio es relatar y discutir el proceso de elaboración y aplicación de un producto educativo, junto a ocho mujeres detenidas en la Cárcel Pública de Mujeres de Londrina, Paraná. Con base en teóricos como Marcuschi (2002), Soares (2012) y Santos (2013), se elaboró y utilizó un material didáctico con foco en la construcción de significados de rasgos esenciales de cinco géneros jurídicos. La investigación acción se llevó a cabo en cinco reuniones, una por semana. Los resultados revelaron su comprensión sobre el concepto de género textual y su relación con el dominio discursivo. Mostraron desempeño en la lectura reflexiva y reconocieron elementos relevantes de los géneros jurídicos de su interés inmediato.
Palabras clave: Enseñanza; Géneros textuales; Alfabetización jurídica; Formación de lectores.
O rendimento escolar em língua portuguesa de alunos do 6º ao 9º ano de escola pública municipal
Authors: Zaionz da Rocha Rozane Zaionz
Published: August 2024

RESUMO O presente artigo apresenta dados de provas externas aplicadas pela Secretaria de Educação, referente ao componente curricular de Língua Portuguesa. O estudo foi realizado com estudantes do sexto ao nono ano do Ensino Fundamental nos anos de 2011 e 2012. Baseou-se numa pesquisa etnográfica com abordagem quanti-qualitativa em uma escola pública municipal que atende mil e duzentos alunos nos períodos matutino, vespertino e noturno. O objetivo foi o de identificar as fragilidades apresentadas na aprendizagem dos estudantes e as estratégias utilizadas pela mantenedora para saná-las. O artigo discutirá os encaminhamentos metodológicos utilizados pelos docentes, cursos ofertados pela mantenedora e os índices apresentados nas avaliações externas. Palavras-chave: Rendimento escolar. Língua Portuguesa. Fragilidades acadêmicas. ABSTRACT This paper presents data from external tests applied by the Secretary of Education, relating to curricular component of Portuguese language. The study was conducted with basic education students from the sixth to the ninth year in the years of 2011 and 2012. It was an ethnographic research with quantitative and qualitative approach, placed in a municipal public school with one thousand and two hundred students distributed in the morning, afternoon and night periods. The goal was to identify the weaknesses in the students’ learning and the strategies used by the school in order to correct them. The article will discuss the methodological strategies used by teachers, courses offered by the school and the indices presented by the external assessments. Key words: Academic results. Portuguese language. Academic weaknesses.
El valor político de la concepción colectiva del sufrimiento en la pandemia
Authors: Gayosso Cabello Efraín , Rojas Velásquez Diana Marcela
Published: August 2024

A la mayoría de las personas no nos gusta sufrir; sin embargo, en la pandemia por COVID-19 surgió una amplia variedad de experiencias afectivas que fueron fuente de sufrimiento. Al ser el sufrimiento una experiencia ineludible, es importante advertir cómo la concebimos. En este capítulo nos enfocamos en defender que considerar el sufrimiento de forma colectiva motiva a emprender estrategias políticas cuyo objetivo es su alivio. De esta manera, se pueden tener en cuenta las necesidades que tienen los grupos y no solamente los individuos. Nos enfocaremos en cuatro casos en los que considerar el sufrimiento que aqueja a estos grupos de manera colectiva sirve para emprender estrategias políticas que mejoren la situación de estos y así aliviar sus experiencias de sufrimiento. Estos casos se refieren al sufrimiento que padecieron los jóvenes desempleados y su dificultad para encontrar empleo por la crisis económica generada por la pandemia; las distintas experiencias de sufrimiento que vivieron los estudiantes por las condiciones impuestas por las clases en línea y el aislamiento social; el sufrimiento del personal de salud, que fue uno de los grupos que se vio más afectado, dadas las condiciones en las que tuvieron que laborar en los momentos más álgidos de la pandemia, y finalmente, el sufrimiento que acompaña al duelo surgido a raíz de las muertes por COVID-19. En este texto procederemos de la siguiente manera. Primero hablaremos de algunas de las experiencias afectivas que marcaron la pandemia y que son fuente de sufrimiento. En la segunda sección, ofreceremos una forma de comprender el sufrimiento; en el siguiente apartado nos concentraremos en explicar cómo se pueden entender las experiencias afectivas colectivas y el papel que juega la atención en ellas. En la última sección ofrecemos una perspectiva de qué es el sufrimiento colectivo a partir de lo desarrollado en la segunda y tercera secciones. Finalmente, resaltaremos la importancia que tiene la concepción colectiva del sufrimiento para atraer la atención de aquellos en el poder o de personas que pueden tener incidencia en cuestiones públicas. como activistas, defensores de derechos humanos, figuras públicas, etcétera.
De la guerra psicológica al lawfare en América Latina Latin America: from psychological warfare to lawfare
Authors: Romano Silvina
Published: August 2024

En las últimas décadas, desde el sector de seguridad de gobiernos de países centrales, así como desde revistas especializadas, se viene desarrollando la noción de lawfare como guerra por la vía legal y como componente de guerras híbridas. En América Latina, se ha revelado como una herramienta de desestabilización que da cuenta de dinámicas novedosas a la vez que podría mostrar continuidades con eventos del pasado ¿es lo mismo golpe blando que lawfare?, ¿es el lawfare un componente de los “golpes blandos de Estado”? y ¿qué características coinciden con las intervenciones y golpes perpetrados, por ejemplo, durante la Guerra Fría? Se propone recurrir a la perspectiva histórica y al análisis documental para desentrañar los posibles vínculos del lawfare con procesos de desestabilización de gobiernos y golpes de Estado durante la Guerra Fría, principalmente aquellos donde prevaleció la guerra psicológica y política, el Operativo Éxito (PBSUCCESS) contra Jacobo Árbenz en Guatemala (1951-1954). Para plantear el contrapunto con la actualidad, se expondrán algunos ejemplos sobre la injerencia de EE.UU. en el Lava Jato, como caso paradigmático de lawfare en América Latina.
Parents perceptions about sex education for early adolescents in primary schools in Hegarmanah village area
Authors: Rifan Muhammad Rafi  , Tetti Solehati  , Hendrawati Hendrawati
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Sex education plays an important role as a preventive measure in preventing young teenagers from reproductive health and sexuality problems. The problem in Indonesia is related to sex education, namely that parents still feel reluctant to discuss sexual topics with early teens. Objectives: This study examines to identify parents' perceptions about sex education for early adolescents in elementary schools in the Hegarmanah Village area, Jatinangor District, Sumedang Regency. Methods: This study was a descriptive quantitative study with a survey approach via questionnaires to parents of students in grades 4-6 at elementary schools in Hegarmanah Village (n=371). The sample was taken using stratified random sampling with as many as 213 respondents. Data collection used a perception questionnaire of sex education for school-age children and data analysis used univariate analysis. Results: The research results showed that the majority of respondents had a negative perception of sex education in their early teens (51.2%), while the remainder had a positive perception of sex education in their early teens (48.8%). Conclusions: The majority of parents of students in grades 4-6 in elementary schools in the Hegarmanah Village area have a bad perception of sex education. Thus, a community-based education program is needed to increase parents' perceptions of sex education to be more positive.
A Monte Carlo analysis of the determinants of market liquidity and its implications for regulatory policymakers
Authors: Czelleng Ádám
Published: August 2024

The paper aims to understand the determinants of bid-ask spread and how the liquidity within a dealer-driven financial market is affected by different rules and behaviours. As the output of the three-agent Monte Carlo simulation within this paper shows, the liquidity of financial markets can be considered to be a rather complex phenomenon. The paper also distinguishes low, medium and high levels of information asymmetry. The simulation results confirm that informed traders contribute to wider spreads due to a high level of information asymmetry while at medium and low degrees of information asymmetry, the proportion of informed traders increases the liquidity before decreasing. This result supports the arguments postulated by the theoretical background of some empirical works which surprisingly find that liquidity increases when there is more active informed trading. Four important economic implications have been addressed as a consequence of the results. These are related to the efficiency of the regulation, the limitations of micro-and macroprudential regulation, central bank policy and the commonality in liquidity.
Environmental, Social and Governance Practices and Capital Market Response: Evidence from Emerging Countries
Authors:   PhD Scholar Islamia College Peshawar, Naeem Muhammad , Ullah Hamid ,   Assistant Professor Islamia College Peshawar, Kakakhel Shahid Jan ,   Associate Professor Islamia College Peshawar
Published: August 2024

This study aims to investigate the impact of ESG practices on the capital market response of emerging countries in terms of market-adjusted returns (MAR), market value added (MVA), and Tobin's Q (TQ). The study used the data of 1042 firms from 26 emerging countries from 2010 to 2019. The data was collected from Refinitiv ESG (formerly Thomson Reuter Asset4) and DataStream; and used the panel data regression technique such as fixed effects (FE), random effects (RE), and Feasible Generalized Least Square (FGLS) models. Results showed that pillar-wise, Environmental, Social, and Governance scores and aggregate ESG scores have a significant and positive impact on capital market response. To the best of author's knowledge, limited studies demonstrate the association between ESG practices and capital market response in emerging countries. Therefore, the current study has useful implications for investors, regulators, socially responsible analysts, and policymakers of emerging countries, as well as it is also essential for government agencies and other related agencies in emerging countries.
Importance of shared workspaces for women entrepreneurs in Textile sector of Pakistan
Authors:   PhD scholar in National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan, Faiz Misbah
Published: August 2024

Women entrepreneurs generally have to face plenty of challenges. This study provides deeper insights into the challenges that the women entrepreneurs in textile industry face in Pakistan and the kind of support that is required by the women entrepreneurs in order to grow their businesses through a shared workspace (SWW). In order to achieve the objectives of the study, qualitative research has been carried out and a total of 14 interviews have been conducted from women entrepreneurs operating in the textile industry. The study concludes that women entrepreneurs in the textile industry have to face challenges in various forms which include financial challenge, loans related challenges, registration challenges, external challenges, internal business challenges, social challenges and networking challenges with external challenges being the most dominant amongst these. These challenges act as a hurdle in the pathway of success of these entrepreneurs and hampers their growth in the competitive market. A shared workspace in this regard tends to be a suitable option for the women entrepreneurs which provides support to the women entrepreneurs in the form of financial support, non-financial support (trainings, business growth support, workshops, mentoring, technological support, networking, marketing, and advertisement support), and has all the basic suitable facilities including business center, prayer room, day care, and a safe and healthy environment. Moreover, flexible, or multiple payment options should be available for the women entrepreneurs from which they can opt for. Results indicate that non-financial support is the most integral form of support that needs to be offered by SWWs which reflects that SWWs should have a keen focus on it for enhancing women participation in SWWs.
Determinants of Net Capital Flows: A Quantile Regression Analysis
Authors:   Professor /Director General (DG)/Chairman Research at International Institute of Islamic Economics (IIIE), International Islamic University, Islamabad. His area of research interests are Behavioral Finance, International Finance, Applied Econometrics., Rashid Abdul , Imran Muhammad , Rauf Rashid
Published: August 2024

We empirically investigate the determinants of net capital flows (NCF) before and after the global financial crisis 2007-08 using panel quantile regression for 47 developing economies over the period 1980-2018. We find that both push and pull factors are important determinants of NCF. In particular, push factors such as the global growth rate, the global interest rate, and the world uncertainty index are more associated with NCF in the pre-crisis period as compared to the post-crisis period. However, the estimated coefficients across the quantiles show that country-specific characteristics are more important in the post- global financial crisis period as compared to global push factors in driving NCF. This study is the first to use panel quantile regression to examine the determinants of NCF before and after the global financial crisis 2007-08, and the findings have important implications for policymakers in developing economies. Understanding the determinants of NCF is vital to designing economic policies to reduce the risks and allow developing countries to gain the maximum benefits associated with NCF.
Diabetes Care at Summer Camps
Authors: Schmeltz Lowell R. , Kasim Nader
Published: August 2024

Attending summer camp can be a rewarding experience for children with type 1 diabetes and an opportunity for them to build their confidence and diabetes self-management skills. Diabetes camps are built to cater to the medical needs of children with diabetes. With proper communication, education, and resources, traditional summer camps can provide the same benefits.
Strategies to Increase the Use of Connected Insulin Pens Through Shared Decision-Making: A Quality Improvement Success Story
Authors: G. Friedman Jared , Silberman Philip , Herrmann Stefanie , Aleppo Grazia
Published: August 2024

Quality Improvement Success Stories are published by the American Diabetes Association in collaboration with the American College of Physicians and the National Diabetes Education Program. This series is intended to highlight best practices and strategies from programs and clinics that have successfully improved the quality of care for people with diabetes or related conditions. Each article in the series is reviewed and follows a standard format developed by the editors of Clinical Diabetes. The following article is part of a special article collection from the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI). It describes an initiative to reduce inequities in diabetes technology access and use and increase the use of connected insulin pens (CIPs) at an academic endocrinology practice in Chicago, IL.
Partnering With Families Through Shared Decision-Making to Increase Connected Pen Use: A Quality Improvement Success Story
Authors: V. Adams Blake , T. Heston Anna , Davis Diveena , B. Nelson Grace
Published: August 2024

Quality Improvement Success Stories are published by the American Diabetes Association in collaboration with the American College of Physicians and the National Diabetes Education Program. This series is intended to highlight best practices and strategies from programs and clinics that have successfully improved the quality of care for people with diabetes or related conditions. Each article in the series is reviewed and follows a standard format developed by the editors of Clinical Diabetes. The following article is part of a special article collection from the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI). It describes efforts at an academic pediatric diabetes clinic in Memphis, TN, to increase both the use of connected insulin pens (CIPs) and shared decision-making around diabetes technology aided by patient information and self-reflection handouts.
Risk of prolonged postoperative opioid use after elective shoulder replacement: a nationwide cohort study of 5,660 patients from the Danish Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry
Authors: Madrid Alexander Scheller , Rasmussen Jeppe Vejlgaard
Published: August 2024

Background and purpose: Several studies from the United States report an increased risk of prolonged opioid use after shoulder replacement. We aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors of prolonged opioid use after elective shoulder replacement in a nationwide Danish population.Methods: All primary elective shoulder arthroplasties reported to the Danish Shoulder Arthroplasty Registry (DSR) from 2004 to 2020 were screened for eligibility. Data on potential risk factors was retrieved from the DSR and the National Danish Patient Registry while data on medication was retrieved from the Danish National Health Service Prescription Database. Prolonged opioid use was defined as 1 or more dispensed prescriptions on and 90 days after date of surgery (Q1) and subsequently 1 or more dispensed prescriptions 91–180 days after surgery (Q2). Preoperative opioid use was defined as 1 or more dispensed prescriptions 90 days before surgery. Logistic regression models were used to estimate risk factors for prolonged opioid use.Results: We included 5,660 patients. Postoperatively 1,584 (28%) patients were dispensed 1 or more prescriptions in Q1 and Q2 and were classified as prolonged opioid users. Among the 2,037 preoperative opioid users and the 3,623 non-opioid users, 1,201 (59%) and 383 (11%) respectively were classified as prolonged users. Preoperative opioid use, female sex, alcohol abuse, previous surgery, high Charlson Comorbidity index, and preoperative use of either antidepressants, antipsychotics, or benzodiazepines were associated with increased risk of prolonged opioid use.Conclusion: The incidence of prolonged opioid use was 28%. Preoperative use of opioids was the strongest risk factor for prolonged opioid use, but several other risk factors were identified for prolonged opioid use.
The Meaning of the Pantang Larang on 1 Muharram for the Pemangkat Malay Society
Authors: Ramadhan Iwan , Khosihan Aan , Nurazizah Silmi , Suriyanisa Suriyanisa
Published: August 2024

This study aims to explore the meaning of Pantang Larang on 1 Muharram for the Malay society in Pemangkat, Sambas Regency. This article is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. Data collection was conducted in July 2023 through participant observation and in-depth interviews. The data were analyzed according to Milles and Huberman's qualitative analysis model: data reduction, data display, and conclusions. The data obtained shows that there are five restrictions on the date of 1 Muharram for the Malay people in Pemangkat: the restriction of doing strenuous work, the restriction of traveling, the restriction to conducting a wedding celebration, the restriction of going to the forest and the plantation, and the restriction of playing outside for children. Data analysis found that the Malay society in Pemangkat meant Pantang Larang on 1 Muharram as an effort to achieve self-control, safety, health, and individual welfare. This meaning is formed based on ancestral experience stories from generation to generation in the Malay society in Pemangkat, creating cultural continuity.Keywords: Pantang Larang; 1 Muharram; Islamic Calendar; Malay Society; Pemangkat
Penguatan Literasi Digital Pada Remaja Berbasis Masjid
Authors: Virga Rika Lusri , Astuti Yanti Dwi
Published: August 2024

Teenage mosques are still unable to maximize their role in society amid the onslaught of various information from the media which is rife with miss-information and dis-information. this phenomenon requires the participation of mosque-based youth is needed to maintain the character of the nation's generation in social media (social media). It is time for mosque youth to take part in the form of community service to further see the real reality. Because of the dramatic reality at this time the existence of the mosque only used for worshiping the God. This research uses Community Based Research (CBR) methods starting from Laying the Foundation, Planning, Information Gathering and Acting on Finding. The theory used as a knife of analysis is basic literacy, digital literacy to the concept of ten digital literacy. The results of the study showed that mosque youths already possessed several digital literacy competencies, however, they were still unable to fulfill production and collaboration competencies when carrying out their functions as mosque youth in a heterogeneous society with levels of education, age, ethnicity and religion. For this reason, a movement is needed related to digital literacy counseling to mosque youth so that they can be the driving force of digital literacy in society.
Effectiveness of The Problem-based Learning Model Assisted with Ruangguru Application on Increasing Students' Mathematical Problem Solving Ability
Authors: Ariyani Dewi , Setiaji Heru Agni
Published: August 2024

The aim of the research is to determine the effectiveness of the problem-based learning model with the help of Ruangguru application to improve students' mathematical problem-solving skills. This study is a quasi-experimental research ( quasy -experimental design) with a quantitative approach. The design of this study is Nonequivalent Control Group Design. The population in this study were students of grade VIII SMP Negeri 2 Ajibarang and the samples used were taken by simple random sampling technique and the sample results obtained were students of grade VIII A (as a control class) and grade VIII B (as an experimental class) a total of 64 students. The instrument used in this study is a description test consisting of pretest and posttest. The results of this study are the average value of the ability to solve mathematical problems of students who are subject to the problem-based learning model assisted Ruangguru application more than not subject to the learning model is seen from the independent samples t test with the results of significance 0.000 ≤0.05then there is a significant difference in mathematical problem-solving abilities of experimental and control class students. Ruangguru's problem-based learning model is effective to improve the ability to solve mathematical problems by obtaining the average n-gain test in the experimental class of 60.96% with a fairly effective interpretation and control class of 20%with in effective interpretation.
KESEJAHTERAAN SUBJEKTIF KELUARGA NASABAH BANK EMOK: PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN RIBA, TEKANAN EKONOMI, KEPUTUSAN BERUTANG, DAN INVESTASI RESILIENSI
Authors: Sunarti Euis , Istighfarani Syifa , Wulandari
Published: August 2024

Bank Emok merupakan istilah bank keliling di wilayah Sunda (Jawa Barat), yang peminjamnya berkelompok bertemu setiap minggu dan duduk di lantai (Emok) untuk pencairan pinjaman dan pembayaran cicilan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh pengetahuan riba, tekanan ekonomi, pengambilan keputusan berutang, dan investasi resiliensi (nilai, kepercayaan, dan aturan; kapasitas organisasi; dan atmosfer keluarga) terhadap kesejahteraan subjektif keluarga nasabah Bank Emok di Kabupaten Bogor. Penelitian cross-sectional ini melibatkan 120 keluarga nasabah Bank Emok yang dipilih secara acak melalui metode simple random sampling. Hasil analisis menunjukkan terdapat nasabah Bank Emok yang tidak terkategori miskin (84,2% dengan garis kemiskinan Kabupaten Bogor; 46,7 persen dengan garis kemiskinan Bank Dunia). Cukup besar istri (77,5%) dan suami (64,2%) tidak memenuhi pendidikan dasar (12 tahun). Pekerjaan utama suami adalah buruh (41,7%) dan 41,7 persen istri bekerja beragam pekerjaan. Pinjaman berkisar antara Rp2-24 juta, rataan cicilan per minggu sebesar 112 ribu.  Hasil analisis menunjukkan kesejahteraan subjektif keluarga dipengaruhi secara positif oleh kapasitas organisasi dan atmosfer keluarga serta dipengaruhi secara negatif oleh tekanan ekonomi baik subjektif maupun objektif, dan lama pendidikan istri. Model yang dianalisis berkontribusi 61,2 persen terhadap kesejahteraan subjektif keluarga. Penelitian ini berimplikasi terhadap upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan keluarga pada nasabah Bank Emok dengan membangun kapasitas organisasi dan atmosfer keluarga yang baik.
CONSUMER PURCHASING BEHAVIOR OF ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY (OFD) APPLICATION USER
Authors: Perangin-Angin Fini Anjela , Simanjuntak Megawati , Taryana Asep
Published: August 2024

The high demand for food access with applications creates competition between food delivery companies. The purpose of this research is to identify and to analyze promotion differences, price value, social influence, perceived usefulness, ease of use, customer experience, restaurant search, choice of food variants, consumer buying behavior, and continuous purchase intention. The research was conducted on consumers who used Gofood, Grabfood, and Shopeefood applications at least once in the last three months, with 400 respondents aged over 15 years. Data collection was carried out using an online questionnaire. Analysis was carried out by descriptive analysis, ANOVA and SWOT tests. The results showed that there were differences in the variables of social influence, perceived usefulness, ease of use, restaurant search, food choice variants, consumer buying behavior, and intention to continue with Gofood, Grabfood, and Shopeefood applications. Shopeefood earns a lower average than Grabfood and Gofood. Strategies can be carried out by taking advantage of busy consumers to create dependence on OFD applications by meeting consumer expectations by providing promos.