bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perception of students regarding sexual harassment
Authors: Dubey Sarita , Verma Tanima , Lata Suman , Bharti Trupti , Tavrej Shams , Schan Komal , Kashyap Priyamvada , Gautam Neelu
Published: February 2021

Background: Sexual harassment means unwanted sexually determined behavior such as physical contacts and advances, making sexual derogative comments, and sexual pressure whether by verbal or -nonverbal actions. Young female adults are most vulnerable to harassment and violence towards them. Despite of high literacy levels young female adults show tendency to tolerate harassment and delay in early identification of warning signs, leading to sexual harassment. Therefore, it becomes very important to understand how the students perceive different types of sexual harassment. Objective of the study was to assess the perception of undergraduate girl students regarding Sexual Harassment.Methods: A descriptive, cross sectional survey design on 100 female undergraduate students from the King George’s Medical University of Lucknow, India was undertaken using convenient sampling technique. The data were collected from 15th May to 15th June 2018. A self structured perception questionnaire developed by researchers was used.Results: The data gathered from the study suggests that majority (81%) of the participants responded that sexual harassment is related to all unwelcome sexual behaviour, 72% of the participants feel most afraid of sexual harassment during night, and 83% of the participants responded that the most probable place for sexual harassment is public transport. 91% of the participants believed that the incidences of the sexual harassment has increased in the last 10 years and majority (81%) of the participants didn’t had knowledge of any legal provisions regarding sexual harassment.Conclusions: The data shows that the definition of sexual harassment can differ according to individual’s perception. To understand how people perceive and define sexual harassment is crucial for explaining and understanding how they react to sexual harassment and why they often do not stand up against sexual harassment.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of rabies prophylaxis among medical officers of anti-rabies vaccination clinics of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Authors: Pasi Achhelal R. , Sudarshan M. K. , Kaushal Kanica , Dikid Tanzin , Jagtap Sheela , Rathod R. S. , Aroskar Khyati , Gaikwad Pragati B.
Published: February 2021

Background: We conducted the present study to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of rabies prophylaxis among medical officers of anti-rabies vaccination clinics of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM).Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study in 30 ARV clinics of MCGM. We collected data using pretested, structured, self-administered questionnaire and a facility survey check list. Questionnaire included questions pertaining to epidemiology of animal bite, biologicals supplied, protocols and guidelines for rabies prophylaxis, dosage and route of administration of ARV and training status. We analysed data using Microsoft Excel, 2007. Spearman’s rank correlation and Friedman test was used to examine the relationship between knowledge, attitude, and practice. The results were presented in the form of rates and ratios appropriately and p≤0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Mean knowledge, attitude and practice score of the study participants was 74.6%, 68.7% and 41% respectively. The difference between knowledge, attitude and practice was statistically significant (p<0.01). Knowledge poorly correlated with attitude (r=0.18) and practice (r=0.13).Conclusions: In Mumbai ARV clinics are uniformly spread in the community. All the clinics are well equipped and staffed. There was no shortage of vaccine in any centre. Counselling of patients was done in all ARV clinics however there was lack of patient education materials. Knowledge of medical officers in respect of dose, route of administration, site of vaccination and schedule of vaccination of anti-rabies vaccine was good. The knowledge of immunoglobulins was poor. Knowledge poorly correlated with attitude and practice.
Effect of psychiatric co-morbidity on adherence to anti tubercular treatment: a cross sectional study from North India
Authors: Kaur Ravdeep , Singh Tarundeep , Singh Shubh Mohan , Kumar Rajesh
Published: February 2021

Background: Study explores relationship between depressive disorder and adherence to DOTS (Directly Observed Therapy Short Course) and whether treatment of depressive disorder according to severity of depressive disorder should be an option to improve adherence to DOTS.Methods: Study included 182 newly diagnosed adult cases of tuberculosis who were on anti- tuberculosis therapy (ATT) as per program guidelines and were in third month under DOTS category I and category II therapy. Patients were screened for depressive and anxiety disorder using PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Modified ACTG baseline questionnaire was used to collect data about adherence and reasons for partial adherence.Results: Overall prevalence of depressive disorder amongst participants was found to be 37.9% and that of partial adherence (missed two or more than two doses) was 12.1%. Partial adherence was mostly seen in the first month, followed by third and second month of DOTS. Twenty- two percent patients with depressive disorder were partially adherent to ATT. Odds ratio suggests higher risk being partially adherent to ATT were greater in the participants who had depressive disorder.Conclusions: This study highlights the benefit of screening patients while diagnosing tuberculosis patients for depressive disorder, to improve disease outcome and reduce likelihood of MDR-TB.
Knowledge and practice on drug compliance among hypertensive patients in field practice area of a tertiary health care institute in Haryana
Authors: Singh Navraj , Rajput Meena , Khanna Pardeep , Bansal Kanika , Ranjan Ravish , Kaur Manpreet
Published: February 2021

Background: Hypertension contributed 1.6 million deaths and 33.9 million disability-adjusted life years lost in 2015. It has been documented that decrease in systolic BP by 10 mm Hg leads to 22% reduction in CHD and 41% reduction in stroke, which can be achieved by better drug compliance. Knowledge of patients regarding hypertension and its associated complications and drug compliance in hypertension is the key to achieve compliance to medication and control of blood pressure. Aim of study was to find out the proportion of drug compliance among hypertensive patients and to identify various factors associated with non-compliance to drugs.Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study was done in out-patient departments of Community Health Centre Dighal and Civil Hospital Beri. 400 follow up patients of hypertension who were 30 years and above taking treatment of hypertension from last 1 year, attending OPD. Medication adherence was assessed using Morisky medication adherence scale (MMAS-8).Results: 72.5% study subjects showed low level of adherence. Low adherence was maximum in the age group of 51-60 years (77.6%) and most common reason for non-compliance to drugs was observed to be forgetfulness (59.3%). Patients unaware of the complications were having low adherence to medication as compared to counterpart and this association was observed to be statistically significant (p value≤0.05).Conclusions: The result of this study is of value to health care providers to prevent treatment failure due to noncompliance and prevent premature deaths.
Prevalence of vision threatening retinal conditions in patients referred for catract surgery from rural cataract camps: making the invisible visible
Authors: Sharma Sandeep , Chaudhary Prakhar , Tomar Vijay Pratap Singh , Chaudhary Richa Singh , Singh Sindhuja , Jaiswal Nikita , Gupta Shraddha , Kumar Abhinav
Published: February 2021

Background: Cataract is the major cause of blindness in developing nations, in India it has been reported to be responsible for 50-80% of the bilaterally blindness in the country. Patients coming for community cataract surgery are being screened for retinal diseases which are third most blinding condition after cataract and glaucoma.Methods: This was a hospital based retrospective study. Patients included were of age between 40 to more than 80 years of age from 1st September to 31st December 2019. Comprehensive ocular and systemic examinations were done.Results: The age ranged from 40 to >80 years with a mean±SD age of 69.64±7.31 years. Mean±SD age of men was 69.98±7.37 years, and women were 69.36±7.26 years. Nearly half of the study subjects (48.5%) were between 60 and 69 years of age, whereas 3.9% were of 80 years and above. The prevalence of unilateral retinal disorders was 18.9% (95% CI: 17.2–20.8%), while bilateral retinal disorders was 33.5% (95% CI: 31.2–35.6%) The prevalence of retinal disorders was 45.47% between age 60–69 years, 54.48% between age 70–79 years, and 25% for age 80 years and above.Conclusions: Without screening programs, patients often fail to notice developing visual impairment until the disease progresses to advanced stage, especially in their nondominant eye. So community patients should also be screened for glaucoma and retinal diseases which are second and third most common blinding conditions in developing countries like India.
A cross-sectional study on prevalence of hypertension among college going degree students in urban Khammam, Telangana
Authors: Chennur Harish , Goud K. Sujana , Bhavani Kotra Siri
Published: February 2021

Background: Hypertension is important cause for globally contributing more than 40% to cardiac related deaths worldwide. The increase of hypertension in the developing countries may be connected with the economic transition The primary aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension among young adults such as college going degree students in urban Khammam, Telangana, India in relation to the socio-demographic variables associated with hypertension including age, sex, socio-economic status, body mass index, dietary habits, tobacco use and alcohol consumption.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional was conducted to determine the prevalence and pattern of hypertension among 625 college going degree students in urban Khammam, Telangana, area.Results: 625 students participated out of which 51.52% were males and 48.48% were females. The prevalence among males was higher as compared to females and found to be statistically significant (p<0.001). In the present study, associated factors like gender, age, marital status, occupation, education status, tobacco use, and physical activity were significantly associated with the hypertension status of the study subjects.Conclusions: This study establishes the prevalence of hypertension among males was higher compared to females. The socio-demographic variables such as dietary habits, BMI, alcohol and tobacco consumption play a pivotal role in the prevalence of hypertension.
Prevalence of distress symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic- a comparative community study from South India
Authors: Rajasekar Geetha , Krishnan Ramakrishnan , Nagasundaram Arunkumar , Karan John Louis , Nagarajan Dheenadahyalan
Published: February 2021

Background: After the reported first case of COVID-19, all the existed preventive measures were augmented in the country.2The state had a lockdown from 23 March 2020 onwards with various phases of unlocking. The study aimed to compare the mental health symptoms among urban and rural populations experiencing the pandemic and lockdowns.Methods: This was a community-based cross-sectional study done in the Trichirapalli district in south India. 503 participants were selected by random sampling stratified for gender, rural area, urban area, and age. The study was done in June and July 2020 with the Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS21) questionnaire.Results: The DASS21 questionnaire elicited depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and stress symptoms. The prevalence of nil symptoms among the study population was 26.2%, 4.6% had any one symptom, 12.5% had any two symptoms, 56.7% had all three symptoms. Among the depressive symptoms, 8.3% had mild, 13.3% moderate, 6.6% severe, and 1.4% extremely severe symptoms. 10.5% had mild symptoms, 15.9% moderate, 4.6% severe, and 6% extremely severe anxiety symptoms. About 8% experienced mild symptoms, 5.2% moderate, 2.2% severe, and 0.2% extremely stress symptoms. Age less than or equal to 42 years had twice the odds OR 2.02, 95% CI (1.328 to 3.074) of having three symptoms. The rural population had twice OR 2.32, 95% CI (1.526 to 3.540) the odds of having all three symptoms. The upper socioeconomic status (SES) had 0.384 times lesser odds of developing all three symptoms and is a protective factor with OR 0.616, 95% CI (0.397 to 0.956).Conclusions: The rural population, age less than or equal to 42 years had high odds of having all three symptoms of distress. The high-income group had less odds of having the symptoms compared to other income groups.
A cross-sectional study to assess impact of COVID-19 infection amongst patients with chronic kidney disease
Authors: Mahajan Harshalkumar N. , Chavhan Smita S. , Gokhale Chinmay , Adsul Balkrishna B. , Kumbhar Maharudra , Ingale Aniket
Published: February 2021

Background: In December 2019, a series of unknown origin cases of acute respiratory illness occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Although diffuse alveolar damage and acute respiratory failure were the main features of COVID-19, the involvement of other organs needed to be explored. After lung infection, the virus may enter the blood, accumulate in the kidney, and cause damage to resident renal cells. Hence, this study was planned to analyze the potential impact of this pandemic of COVID-19 amongst the chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients.Methods: Cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Seven Hills Dedicated Covid-19 hospital, Andheri, Mumbai. Data was collected from hospital records of CKD patients admitted in the study duration.Results: This study was conducted on 310 patients. Mean age was 53.33+14.21 years, and 191 (61.6%) of patients were male while mean duration of hospitalization was 16.78+10.31. Majority of the patients presented with symptoms like fever 80%, breathlessness 61.3%, and co-morbidities like Diabetes Mellitus 65.5% followed by Hypertension 61.8%. Patients (15.5%) over age of 60 years tested swab report positive for more than 5 times. Recovery rate being 76.1% while mortality rate found to be 23.87%.Conclusions: Early detection and effective intervention may help to reduce deaths among CKD patients with COVID-19.
Prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression in undergraduate medical students: a cross sectional study
Authors: Kamboj Gaurav , . Nilika , Bhartiya Sweta
Published: February 2021

Background: It is important to identify the prevalence and risk factors of psychological distress among medical students which not only affect their health but also the academic achievements at different points of time in their study period. In addition, the patient care is affected by psychological distress among physicians such as poor communication, diminished quality of care and medical errors have been found associated with physical stress.Methods: The present study was a descriptive type of cross-sectional study, which was conducted in a government medical college located in rural Haryana, India from June to July 2018 among 200 MBBS students after adopting inclusion and exclusion criteria. A pre-validated, pre-designed structured depression, anxiety and stress scale-21 items (DASS-21) (annexure 2) was used for obtaining information from the study subjects. The total score of the study subjects was computed and thereafter graded for levels of stress, anxiety and depression.Results: The response rate was 94.5%. The mean score for DASS 21 scale was found to be 16.13 (±11.27). Out of the total, 61.4% students are suffering from different levels of depression. About two-third of the study participants (69.8%) were suffering from different levels of anxiety. The prevalence of stress was about 46.6% in the study subjects.Conclusions: The study confirmed the general impression that there is considerable amount of stress, anxiety and depression in medical students.
Repeat infection with SARS COV-2, a worrisome situation: report of two cases from India
Authors: Kumar Deepak , Gupta Garima
Published: February 2021

Number of COVID cases and mortalities are still growing globally. There is no single treatment method found effective in reducing the disease severity. Several vaccines have been developed recently and most of them are under clinical trial only.  Availability of an effective vaccine and its use at the community level is the only hope left with us. However, the emergence of re-infective cases from various part of the world has put a big question on the ongoing vaccination research and its use. Most of these re-infection cases reported were not studied for viral genome, different mutated virus causing repeat infection have been isolated in few reports only. In these situations, either a newer vaccine has to be developed every time for a new mutated virus or the multiple doses of the vaccine have to be administered if same strain of the virus is causing the re-infection. We report two cases from India who acquired repeat SARS COV 2 infection, adding up the much-required information in the current scenario.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome in a case of Plasmodium vivax malaria
Authors: Malik Atiullah , Ponvijaya Yadav , Sajjan Kshithija , Gurbani Chirag
Published: February 2021

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life threatening complication of many infectious diseases like malaria, H1N1, bacterial pneumonia, and leptospira. Malaria is an important treatable cause of ARDS. ARDS can develop either at initial presentation or after initiation of treatment when the parasitaemia is falling and patient is improving. 58 year old female presented with high grade fever and breathlessness since 5 days. Arterial blood gas (ABG) on admission showed type 1 respiratory failure and chest X-ray was suggestive of ARDS. Thus patient was shifted to intensive care unit and was put on non-invasive ventilation. PBS was positive for Plasmodium vivax malaria and patient was started on antimalarial drugs. Considering the epidemic of H1N1 swab was sent for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) which turned out to be negative. Thus antimalarial and supportive treatment for ARDS was continued. Patient was discharged on day 11 and started on tablet primaquine to prevent relapse. ARDS is a hard to predict late complication of severe malaria. ARDS in malaria is a disease with high mortality. Early diagnosis and institution of specific antimalarial treatment along with assisted ventilation can be life-saving.
Etiology management and COVID-19 death forecast using artificial intelligent based Bayesian learning approach
Authors: Saqib Mohd , Khan Saleem M. , Suhail Danish
Published: February 2021

In 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2) coronavirus, has become a worldwide natural disaster and has taken form of pandemic. Due to this unforeseen pandemic, humanity had faced many challenges and realized the capability of a human being is not enough to survive in such circumstances. Here, artificial intelligence (AI) comes into the picture which can perform beyond human abilities and enhance the capabilities of a human especially the doctors and health care system. The proposed work is a survey of the areas of COVID-19 where AI can play a big role. There are some areas: death cases prediction, virus progression prediction, disease detection, and drug discovery. In this study we have discussed above mentioned issues and presented a Bayesian learning model to forecast death cases in India. The proposed model predicted with good accuracy and also takes care of uncertainty of predictions. We have fitted Bayesian learning on n-polynomial. This is a completely mathematical model in which we have successfully incorporated with prior knowledge and posterior distribution enables us to incorporate more upcoming data without storing previous data. Our forecast in this study is based on the public datasets provided by John Hopkins University. We are concluding with further evolution and scope of the proposed model.
Diphtheria: a re-emerging infectious disease
Authors: Suligavi Shashidhar S. , Vishwanath Divya K. , Gokale Shilpa , Doddamani S. S.
Published: February 2021

Background: Diphtheria is a fatal bacterial infection which affects the mucous membranes of oropharyngeal and nasal cavity, caused by aerobic gram-positive bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Clinical diphtheria is on the increase worldwide, mainly affecting developing countries and leading cause of morbidity and mortality. We sought to understand its presentation among patients and also early intervention of the disease. The objective of the study was to study the clinico-demographic profile of cases, the relationship between immunization status and clinical disease, the role of microbiological investigations and to identify complications in diphtheria cases.

Methods: This study is a hospital based observational study from September 2019 - September 2020 at a tertiary care centre, S.Nijalingappa Medical College and HSK hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka. The cases were analysed with respect to demographic details, clinical features, immunization status, microbiological confirmation and complications of diphtheria cases.

Results: 32 cases were suspected to have diphtheria on clinical examination. The mean age of presentation was 15 years. Fever, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, neck swelling and pseudomembrane in oral cavity were the common signs and symptoms. Airway compromise, myocarditis and neurological complications were noted. Antidiphtheritic serum (ADS) was tried in all 32 cases and 8 cases had adverse reactions. Case fatality rate was 12.5%.

Conclusions: Shifting of occurrence of diphtheria in the age group of >5 years suggest the need to improve and strengthen the immunization program specially the booster doses.
Comparison of hearing outcome using ossiculoplasty with autologous incus versus titanium prosthesis
Authors: Gangadaran Udayachandrika , S. Muthuchitra , S. Mary Nirmala , K. Ramya Devi
Published: February 2021

Background: The aim of the study is to compare the efficacy of autologous incus versus allogenic titanium prosthesis in terms of anatomical results, hearing gain after surgery, operative course and complications.

Methods: This is a prospective interventional study of 20 patients out of which 10 underwent autologus incus and 10 underwent titanium prosthesis ossiculoplasties performed between April 2018 To April 2019 in Government Kilpauk medical college and hospital, Chennai after ethical clearance. The postoperative improvement of mean air-bone gap and air conduction over same frequencies between the two groups were studied. A improvement in pure tone average more than 10 dB was considered successful.

Results: In current study, 10 patients underwent ossiculoplasties using titanium ossicular replacement prosthesis and 10 patients underwent ossiculoplasties using autologous incus. 5 of the patients in each group underwent canal wall up and 5 underwent canal wall down procedure. The average ABG closure was 9.30 dB in incus group and 15.22 dB in titanium group.

Conclusions: Titanium ossicular prosthesis ossiculoplasties provide a significant hearing gain and are advantageous because of the easy insertion with pre-sculpted structure yet the cost is a concern. Better results were noted in canal wall up procedures more than canal wall down procedures.
Intracranial and extracranial complications of chronic otitis media and their management at a tertiary care center: a descriptive study
Authors: H. Chandrashekharayya S. , Ahmed Ruman , Khavasi Prabhu
Published: February 2021

Background: In the pre-antibiotic era complications from otitis media occurred abundantly, accompanied by high morbidity and mortality. With availability of higher antibiotics, morbidity and mortality due to chronic otitis media (COM) has reduced, but still complications due to COM remain a significant problem in developing countries. The aim is to study clinical presentation, management and outcomes of intracranial and extracranial complications of COM. Study design is retrospective case series study.

Methods: Patients admitted in department of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, S. Nijalingappa medical college and H.S.K hospital and research center, Bagalkot from May 2018 to April 2020 with COM associated with intracranial or extracranial complications were included in the study. Data of clinical presentation, associated complications, management, and follow-up were analyzed.

Results: A total of 20 patients were reviewed during study period. Of these seventeen patients had extracranial (EC) complications, while one had intracranial (IC) complications and two had both. Otalgia, otorrhea and fever were the main presenting symptoms. The encountered IC complication were lateral sinus thrombophlebitis, cerebellar abscess. Among the EC complications most common were post-auricular subperiosteal abscess, lateral semicircular canal fistula and facial paralysis. Most commonly isolated organism was staphylococcus. Surgery was main modality of treatment.

Conclusions: COM is still a significant problem in developing countries in spite of availability of antibiotics and early diagnosis is crucial in the management of complications associated. This study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment to limit the morbidity.
Endoscopic eyebrow-eyelid sparing orbital exentration in mucormycosis
Authors: Munjal Manish , Singh Gagandeep , Rishi Porshia , Singh Harjinder , Munjal Shubam , Talwar Shivam , Sharma Salony , Chugh Tej Mehar
Published: February 2021

The intra-vascular invasion progressively halts the blood flow in the arterial distributaries and the venous tributaries and finally a “blue black”, wet gangrenous region is noted. Later the underlying bone too becomes fragile and crumbles off. Removal of necrotic debris remains the main stay of management. Removal of foci of infection, the orbital soft tissues utilizing high resolution endoscopic modality is elaborated upon.
Változás-vezetés
Authors: Ujhelyi Mária , Filep Roland
Published: February 2021

Today, researchers and practitioners also interested in the questions of successful leadership oforganizations as well as efficient and effective change management. In our paper, we combinethese two areas of research and in the form of a literature review examine what kind of leadershipstyle, role, behaviour is needed to successfully convert organizations through change processes.We emphasise the behaviour aspects of change implementation. After defining the concepts thatare most relevant to our topic, we first collect models and research findings from the literatureon change management, which deal with how to lead changes, and then explore the approachesassociated with organizational changes from the leadership literature. Finally, we try to drawconclusions that according to the research we have studied, what are the characteristics ofsuccessful change leadership.
Readiness of PSTE Students to Become Elementary School Teacher (Self Reflection Study)
Authors: Neolaka Grace Amialia A
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study is to describe the readiness of PSTEstudent to become an elementary school teacher through self reflection study. The methodology in this research is qualitative with documentation dan observation approaches. The data source was PSTE sudent batch 2017 on President University, namely 4 participants who were chosen based on research needs. The result of self reflection study found that readiness of PSTE student to become elementary school teachers varies depending on their standard on self reflection. In addition, it was also found that there were two groups of PSTE students in this study, namely 1) a group of student  who made self-calling as standard in their self regulation and 2) a group of student who made competence as standard in their self regulation. The readiness of PSTE student to become elementary school teachers could not be standardized by the self-reflection model because it was personal, subjective, and dynamic following the development of each individual. But, self reflection could be tool for helping PSTE student to prepare themselve as a prospective teacher in the future. The findings from this research can be used as a reference for teacher education program on enhancement PSTE student readiness especially on pedagogy and English language skills and develop habit of self-reflection as prospective teacher.
Strategies to Support Groups at Risk of Victimization
Authors: Khodadi Abolghasem
Published: February 2021

At-risk groups are the elderly, the disabled, and women. Some of the reasons for the victimization of at-risk groups are due to their own characteristics. These include financial and emotional dependence, physical, mental and psychological weakness, inability to control and manage property and assets. Other causes of vulnerability and harassment are related to their relatives, social workers and nurses, such as costly care for the elderly and disabled, the inability of their relatives and social worker to care them. This article seeks to provide support for groups at risk of victimization. This article tries to provide health, financial and insurance services to improve the unfavorable situation of these people. With these strategies, the risk of victimization of vulnerable people is reduced.
Smartpens: Note-Taking Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities
Authors: Boyle Joseph , Joyce Rachel
Published: February 2021

For students with learning disabilities (SWLD), note-taking during lectures and discussions is a cognitively demanding task. The multitasking elements of recording verbal information and the temporal nature of a verbal lecture make it difficult for SWLD to record notes effectively. Smartpens are new technology that can help students to become better note takers by storing verbal lecture information and syncing it up later when students amend their notes. This article provides an overview of the research on smartpens, including two smartpen strategies that improved the note taking of SWLD, and tips for teachers about how to use these strategies in the classroom.
College Students Training Law Enforcement Officers: The Officer Charlie Get Fit Project
Authors: Judge Lawrence , Skalon Tonya , Schoeff Makenzie , Powers Shannon , Johnson James , Henry Brandon , Burns Ashley , Bellar David
Published: February 2021

While most law enforcement agencies recognize the importance of physical fitness for their officers and encourage them to maintain an adequate level of fitness, many find it difficult to implement a fitness program successfully. Prior studies and literature support the implementation of community-centered fitness initiatives. The purpose of this study was to (1) describe participant outcomes from the service- learning project Officer Charlie Get Fit Project and (2) delineate Kolb’s experiential learning model implemented by undergraduate kinesiology majors when applied in an exercise setting. Students were charged with working directly with police officers over an 8-week program with the goal of lowering health-risk factors for the participants. Additionally, the project provided an opportunity for students to assess their own learning style and infuse it in a real-world professional application. Participants included 16 police officers (M = 44.6, SD = 10.7 years of age) and one elected city administrative official. Paired sample t tests revealed nonsignificant differences between the pretest and posttest scores on the 10 fitness measures. Descriptive statistics revealed improvements in categories of body weight, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, resting heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, sum of skinfolds, and overall body fat percentage. Participant exit interviews indicated positive qualitative results. The student reflection piece indicated that the frequent writing helped with (1) the myriad of planning and preparation issues, (2) selecting a community partner and recruiting participants, and (3) data collection and analysis. This study was an important assessment of immersive learning opportunities provided through classroom lecture and development of community partnerships.
Preservice Physical Education Teachers’ Experiences Implementing the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Model
Authors: Meléndez Nieves Anthony , Estrada Oliver Luis , Vargas Alexis
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study was to examine physical education (PE) preservice teachers’ (PSTs) experiences applying the teaching personal and social responsibility model (TPSR) at the elementary level. Fuller’s (1969) theory of concern development served as a framework for this study. A purposive sample of nine PSTs (3 females, 6 males), majoring in PE teacher education, participated in the study. A focus group, observations, and diary reflections were used as data collection methods. Triangulation of the data and a member check process ensured the trustworthiness of the study. Results showed that PSTs were more prepared to teach the TPSR levels of helping others, effort, and autonomy at the elementary level. However, the level of respect was the most challenging level for PSTs to implement. Student misbehavior, planning, communication skills, and environmental factors emerged as practical instructional challenges in applying the TPSR. Finally, participants reported that the TPSR was vital and changed their beliefs regarding PE and contributes to developing values and life skills. Further research should address the concerns and gaps in the levels of respect and effort.
Application of Multimedia Interactive Technology in Network Courseware
Authors: Zhao Pengcheng
Published: February 2021

With the development of my country’s economy and society, my country’s education is also constantly developing, especially since the reform of the new curriculum standards, my country’s education has developed more rapidly. This article mainly introduces the interactive technology of multimedia courseware. First, by consulting relevant literature, I fully understand the technology and application of interactive multimedia courseware in teaching, and then understand the advantages of using this technology in teaching, and then use cases to teach, using interactive multimedia courseware and not using interactive multimedia courseware for analysis, and based on relevant theoretical knowledge, put forward some corresponding strategies and opinions on interactive multimedia courseware teaching methods.
#Cultura digital: reflexiones en torno a los consumos políticos contemporáneos
Authors: Taricco Lucrecia , Paz García A. Pamela
Published: February 2021

En el contexto de la vida cotidiana, inscri-ta en el campo de batalla cultural de las (hiper)mediaciones materiales y simbólicas de internet, nos interesa reflexionar críticamente en torno al abordaje de las prácticas culturales de consumo digital. Dentro del campo de la comunicación política, observamos que hoy múltiples fenómenos se imbrican en la configuración cotidiana de dichas prácticas, lo que nos conduce a repensar desde el papel de las mediciones de audiencias y estadísticas más tradicionales hasta el uso del big data y algoritmos, en tanto diferentes lecturas político-culturales de audiencias hoy desafiadas por una crisis mundial en materia de ciberseguridad. Entre otras condiciones del devenir digital, entenderemos tales consumos contemporáneos como un problema de poder político, reconociendo su dimensión ideológica.
Memes de internet como reforzadores de identidades políticas: estudio de caso de la crisis sociopolítica boliviana de 2019
Authors: Ewel Nicolás , Piérola Carlo
Published: February 2021

La presente investigación describe los efectos que tuvieron los memes durante un periodo de la crisis política en Bolivia durante octubre/noviembre de 2019. Para cumplir con ello, se hizo una recopilación de memes políticos, entendidos como artefactos socioculturales pertenecientes a internet. Posteriormente, estos fueron desentrañados en dos grupos focales. A través de estos, se evidenció que los memes producidos y consumidos en dicho periodo reforzaron identidades políticas preexistentes. Además, sugerimos que existen estándares de calidad bajo los cuales son clasificados por los usuarios.
El discurso del movimiento LGBTI en Ecuador: usos del lenguaje y la tecnología en momentos de campaña electoral
Authors: Criollo Burbano Marcelo
Published: February 2021

En este artículo, se analizan dos estrategias comunicacionales digitales de colectivos LGBTI durante la campaña electoral ecuatoriana de 2017. Se estudian las prácticas discursivas de estos públicos subalternos, su apropiación de la tecnología y su accionar político en la esfera digital. En el análisis, se consideran las expresiones, los estilos y los espacios discursivos que usan estos colectivos para discutir sus demandas desde lo digital. Una mirada optimista considera que la tecnología y las redes digitales han permitido el aumento de formas de participación y una mayor visibilidad de los movimientos LGBTI en Ecuador. Desde una mirada menos optimista, se cuestiona si estos canales constituyen una vía adecuada y suficiente de participación e influencia política. Metodológicamente, nos centramos en el estudio de las formas de poder que atraviesan los discursos. Nos preguntamos: ¿qué temas se tratan en estos discursos digitales y cómo, y qué queda excluido de ellos? ¿Qué estrategias se ponen en juego en estos contradiscursos? Finalmente, desde el enfoque de la acción colectiva, se plantean las complejidades de los públicos subalternos y su potencial emancipatorio en un contexto de campaña electoral.
The importance of life goals and the level of their achievement among gifted adults in Jordan
Authors: Katanani Hiam Jameel Kamal , Sakarneh Mohammad Abed
Published: February 2021

The current study aimed to identify the degree of importance of life goals and the achievement of these goals among gifted adults in Jordan in the main fields of life goals, and if there are statistically significant differences in the degree of importance and the level of achievement of life goals due to gender and degree of religiosity. The study sample consisted of (80) gifted graduates’ adults from Jubilee school graduates, whose ages range from (26-41). The descriptive-survey method was used to achieve study goals. The results indicated that all life goals were of high importance to the respondents, regardless of gender. Significant differences were identified in the achievement of life goals attributed to the gender variable in favor of females. The result also showed no fundamental differences in the degree of importance of life goals attributed to the degree of religiosity. The study results revealed that gifted adults focus mainly on achieving goals and professional success, and they achieve themselves through the profession. They see that a promising future means career success and economic power enables them to achieve life goals related to their partner and family.

 

 

Keywords: Life goals; goals achievement; gifted adults; gender; religiosity.
Effectiveness of music therapy on reading skills of pupils with intellectual disability
Authors: Jacob Udeme Samuel , Pillay Jace
Published: February 2021

Objective: Reading is an indispensable skill. The study investigated the effects of music therapy on the reading skills of pupils with intellectual disability. Methods: An experimental research design was used. The sample was purposively selected from two special schools for pupils with intellectual disability in Ibadan, Nigeria. Seventeen pupils were randomly assigned to two groups (music therapy and control groups). Eighteen sessions of music therapy were conducted with the experimental group only. The Reading Skills Test was used before and after the intervention to collect data. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used for data analysis. Results: The data indicated that there was a significant statistical difference between pre-test and post-test results. The interaction effect of treatment and parents’ socio-economic status was not significant for the participants’ reading. Conclusion: Music therapy enhanced the reading skills of pupils with intellectual disability and should be adopted in teaching pupils with intellectual disability.

 

Keywords:  Music therapy; parents’ socio-economic status; pupils with intellectual disability; reading skills
Resource based learning design thinking (RBLDT): A model to improve students’ creative thinking skills, concept gaining, and digital literacy
Authors: Rumahlatu Dominggus , Sangur Kristin , Berhitu Martha M. , Kainama Since Y. , Kakisina Vera V. , Latupeirissa Corneli
Published: February 2021

This study aims to investigate the effect of Resource Based Learning Design Thinking (RBLDT) model to improve student's creative thinking skills, concept gaining, and digital literacy. It is a quasi-experimental study using pre-test and post-test nonequivalent control group design. Furthermore, it was conducted at several senior high schools in Ambon, such as Senior High School 1, 2, 12, and Senior High School Siwalima Ambon in the odd semester of the 2019/2020 academic year. From each school, three classes were selected, and 36 students were used as the study samples to obtain a total of 432 students. The data were analyzed using ANCOVA, and post hoc LSD test was performed for every significant result obtained. The results showed that the RBLDT learning model has an effect on creative thinking skills, concept gaining, and digital literacy of students in the class XI senior high school on the subject matter of animal tissue (p<0.05). The combination of the RBLDT learning model syntax can improve students' creative thinking skills, concept gaining, and digital literacy better than RBL or DT when implemented separately.

 

Keywords: Resource-based learning (RBL), design thinking (DT), RBLDT learning model, creative thinking, concept gaining, digital literacy
Knowledge for Nursing Practice: Beyond Evidence Alone
Authors: Smith Marlaine C. , Chinn Peggy L. , Nicoll Leslie H.
Published: February 2021

Objective

For the past 30 years there has been a growing emphasis on evidence as the primary or exclusive basis for nursing practice.

Methods

Critical examination of literature related to evidence-based practice from the 1990s to the present.

Results

This review of the nursing literature from the 1990s to the present reveals that in the midst of the movement to promote evidence-based practice as the gold standard, there have been persistent expressions of concern. These concerns are (a) lack of alignment of evidence-based practice with nursing's disciplinary perspective; (b) wrongful privileging of empirical knowledge over other sources of knowledge; (c) underappreciation of the complexity of practice and practice wisdom;(d) possibilities of evidence-based practice thwarting innovation and creativity;(e) vulnerabilities of empirical evidence to be flawed, inconsistent, and influenced by competing interests; (f) situational realities that limit access to and critical appraisal of evidence that access to and critical appraisal of evidence is not feasible or practical; and (g) lack of relationship of evidence-based practice to theory.

Conclusions

We call for a recalibrated practice epistemology that promotes a greater appreciation for the myriad sources of knowledge for nursing practice, and offer recommendations for international change in education, literature, scholarship, and public media.
Inferências e atividades de leitura
Authors: Botelho Patricia Ferreira , Vargas Diego da Silva
Published: February 2021

Pesquisas recentes que desenvolvemos sobre o ensino de leitura conduziram nossos olhares acerca da compreensão do processo de construção de inferências em função dos objetivos pretendidos em uma atividade de leitura. Nesse sentido, este artigo se volta para as possibilidades de o aluno acionar informações mais precisas para construir inferências pertinentes ao que se pretende alcançar numa atividade de leitura. Sabendo que a inferência deve ser compreendida como um processo cognitivo que pode ser administrado por meio de estratégias metacognitivas, pretendemos, assim, desenvolver esse trabalho em duas frentes: retomada de alguns pressupostos dos estudos em cognição para entender os processos cognitivos que possibilitam a construção de inferências, em especial, o de integração conceptual (FAUCONNIER e TURNER, 2002) e, também, apresentação de estudos em metacognição e leitura que nos possibilitem desenvolver estratégias de ensino que auxiliem os estudantes a acionar as informações necessárias para a construção organizada de inferências. Para isso, empregamos o modelo de processamento da informação em termos do desenvolvimento do aprendizado em três estágios: aquisição, retenção e recuperação de informações (NELSON e NARENS, 1990, 1994) e a apresentação de questões de leitura em função de níveis inferenciais (APPLEGATE et al., 2002) para, então, apresentarmos um protocolo de ensino que auxilie os docentes na elaboração e desenvolvimento de atividades de leitura.
Kreditor Separatis vs. Upah Buruh: Suatu Kajian Dalam Hukum Kepailitan
Authors: Ramadhani Wulandari Rima
Published: February 2021

Proses kepailitan tentu tidak lepas dari pembagian harta pailit yang melibatkan semua kreditor, pada pelaksanaanya terdapat kendala terkait mana yang harus didahulukan pembayarannya. Sejak adanya Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 67/PUU-XI/2013 yang menegaskan bahwa kedudukan Upah Buruh Terhutang sebagai Kreditor Preferen menjadi didahulukan bahkan diatas Kreditor Separatis, pajak, hak tagih Negara dan pembayaran bea lelang. Skripsi ini akan membahas pergeseran kreditor karena terdapat penegasan terkait kedudukan buruh dengan melamahnya kedudukan Kreditor Separatis dan menguatnya kedudukan Upah Buruh Terhutang, upaya yang dapat dilakukan oleh kreditor apabila tidak setuju dengan daftar pembagian harta pailit yang dibuat oleh Kurator, akibat hukum Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 67/PUU-XI/2013 pada perjanjian penjaminan dan bentuk pengalahan yang terjadi pada Kreditor Separatis saat berhadapan dengan Upah Buruh Terhutang. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menganalisis Undang-Undang Kepailitan dan Penundaan Kewajiban Pembayaran Utang serta Putusan-Putusan yang terkait dengan pembagian harta pailit. Metode penulisan yang digunakan pada skripsi ini adalah penelitian hukum.
Kajian Normatif Kedudukan Badan Usaha Milik Desa Sebagai Subyek Hukum
Authors: Mahfirah Shara Mitha , Paramita Adista
Published: February 2021

Program Nawacita Jokowi-Jusuf Kalla, khususnya Nawacita ketiga, yaitu “Membangun Indonesia dari pinggiran dengan memperkuat daerah dan desa.” Memberikan mandat kepada Kementrian Desa, Pembangunan Daerah Tertinggal, dan Transmigrasi untuk mengawal implementasi Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 secara sistematis, konsisten dan berkelanjutan dengan fasilitas, supervisi, dan pendampingan. Salah satu program yang menarik dari Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 adalah amanat dibentuknya Badan Usaha Milik Desa (disingkat BUMDesa). Badan Usaha di Indonesia digolongkan dua bagian yaitu badan usaha berbadan hukum dan badan usaha yang tidak berbadan hukum. Dalam peraturan perundang-undangan yang mengatur tentang BUMDesa tidak disebutkan secara jelas BUMDesa tergolong badan usaha yang mana. Sehingga menjadi hambatan bagi BUMDesa dalam mengembangkan usahanya dan mengadakan perbuatan hukum dengan pihak ketiga. Dikeluarkannya Undang-Undang Nomor 11 Tahun 2020 tentang Cipta Kerja, memberikan status hukum baru bagi BUMDesa, yaitu sebagai Badan Hukum. Konstruksi Yuridis Bumdes sebagai subyek hukum menarik menjadi poin penting dalam penelitian untuk mengetahui dan memahami bagaimana konstruksi tersebut dapat diterapkan di masyrakat.