bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pivotal Decision for Acute Coronary Syndrome Patient with Left Main Coronary Artery Disease, When to Choose PCI over CABG
Authors: Setyowati Danti Utami , Rohman Mohammad Saifur , Prasetya Indra
Published: July 2024

Background: Surgery is acceptable as a standard treatment of Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA) Disease in a stable angina condition. But, in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) setting, LMCA intervention is a still clinical challenge in many cardiac centers. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has emerged as a suitable alternative to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for high-risk complex coronary artery disease (CAD) scenario. This study aimed to outline the management of NSTEMI patient include LMCA disease. Case presentation: A 72-year-old male presented with persistent chest pain, with a confirmed NSTEMI. A coronary angiography was done and revealed Three Vessel Disease (TVD) and Left Main (LM) CAD with highly calcified stenosis in the distal LM and Left Anterior Descending (LAD). An early invasive procedure was successfully performed for severely calcified LAD artery and distal LM lesions, using proper selection of several bail-out pre-dilatation difficult attempts such as scoring ballon and rotational atherectomy (RA). We observed the aftercare period, which showed no subsequent ACS events. Conclusion: Managing ACS patients requires careful consideration and risk assessment before deciding on revascularization procedures, especially in high-risk case such as LMCA disease. PCI can be an effective treatment strategy for this population but require good consideration of patient’s anatomical factors, comorbidities, the availability of appropriate skill and equipment. Keyword: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Left Main Coronary Artery; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Aplicación del machine learning como herramienta para la detección de liderazgo militar
Authors: Ramírez-Fonegra Cristian Camilo , Reina-Galíndez Javier Andrés , Parra-Uribe Brahyam Stiven , Peña-Guzmán Carlos Andrés
Published: July 2024

Este artículo expone los aspectos centrales de la aplicación del machine learning como herramienta para la detección del liderazgo militar, así como su importancia e impacto en el éxito de las operaciones militares. Se recopilan y analizan investigaciones previas sobre la identificación de rasgos de liderazgo y se propone la utilización de algoritmos de machine learning para identificar los patrones y características de un líder militar efectivo. Finalmente, se discute la viabilidad y eficacia de esta herramienta, sugiriendo posibles usos futuros de esta tecnología en el ámbito militar, así como los desafíos éticos y de seguridad que implica, especialmente en cuanto a la autonomía de las armas y la privacidad de la información.
Pembelajaran analisis nilai karakter dalam teks sastra berpotensi melatih kemampuan siswa berpikir tingkat tinggi
Authors: Alfiah Alfiah
Published: July 2024

Analisis nilai karakter dalam teks sastra merupakan salah satu topik menarik yang banyak dilakukan oleh peneliti. Hal tersebut dapat dicermati melalui  perjalanan penelitian yang dilakukan sejak tahun 2016 s.d. 2021. Melalui 20 judul penelitian yang terhimpun, semua mengkaji tentang analisis nilai-nilai karakter dalam teks sastra. Penelitian tentang analisis nilai-nilai karakter dalam teks sastra sebagai salah satu upaya dalam berkontribusi membangun kualitas sumber daya manusia. Berdasarkan 20 judul penelitian yang sebagian besar menitikberatkan pembelajaran sastra sebagai alternatif media pendidikan karakter, merupakan jenis penelitian yang dikembangkan dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Adapun hasil dari penelitian-penelitian tersebut sebagian besar merekomendasikan bahwa bentuk karya sastra seperti cerpen, novel, cerita rakyat memiliki muatan yang cukup potensial untuk pembelajaran karakter siswa. Dalam hal ini, pembelajaran sastra dipandang sebagai salah satu upaya untuk membangun kompetensi siswa secara komprehensif yang meliputi aspek kognitif, afektif, dan psikomotorik.  Pembelajaran sastra bertujuan memotivasi siswa mampu memahami, menikmati, dan memanfaatkan karya sastra guna mengembangkan kepribadian, memperluas wawasan kehidupan, meningkatkan pengetahuan, dan kemampuan berbahasa. Berpijak dari potensi pembelajaran sastra sebagai media pendidikan karakter seperti tersebut di atas, belum ada yang secara spesifik meneliti proses analisis nilai-nilai karakter dalam teks sastra sebagai supaya melatih kemampuan siswa dalam berpikir tingkat tinggi. Sebagian besar penelitian yang dilakukan untuk menemukan jenis-jenis nilai karakter yang ermuat dalam teks sastra. Oleh karena itu, merupakan tujuan dalam penulisan artikel ini menemukan terobosan baru yang perlu dikembangkan terkait penelitian pembelajaran sastra yaitu mengkaji sejauh mana proses analisis nilai-nilai karakter dalam teks sastra mampu melatih siswa dalam berpikir tingkat tinggi. Kemampuan berpikir tingkat tinggi tersebut ditunjukkan ketika siswa berproses menginterpretasi wujud karakter dalam karya sastra dan menginternalisasikan dalam praktik hidup sehari-hari.
Workload and academic procrastination among working students
Authors: Raudia Al Fatha
Published: July 2024

The phenomenon of working students playing two roles is common occurence these days. Because of their dual roles, they may have a workload that affects the emergence of academic procrastination in working students. The purpose of this study was to examine how workload affected academic procrastination in working students. This is a quantitative study using a technique of purposive sampling. The workload and academic procrastination scales were applied in this study. We conducted a survey of 118 working students. Based on a simple linear regression test on workload and academic procrastination variables, we concluded that there was no significant effect of workload on academic procrastination of working students, F (1,116) = 4.75, p. 05, R2 =.039, R2 adjusted =.031. The regression coefficient (B = -.104) indicates that a 1-point increase in workload will result in a 0.104-point decrease in academic procrastination.
Body image and eating behaviors among university students
Authors: Choirunnisa Rezki Amelia , Harahap Farida
Published: July 2024

University students are vulnerable to body image and eating behavior problems. This research aims to understand the body image, eating behavior, and the relationship between body image and eating behavior among students at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. The research was conducted with 112 students as participants. Body image and eating behavior scales were used as instruments in this study. Pearson's bivariate correlation was employed as the data analysis technique. The results show that students at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta have a good body image. Moreover, the students’ eating behavior is restrained, not too controlled, and not too emotional. There is a relationship between body image and cognitive-restrained eating behavior. A relationship between body image and uncontrolled eating was also found. However, no relationship was found between body image and emotional eating behavior. The contribution of body image to cognitive-restrained eating behavior is 7.4%, while the contribution to uncontrolled eating is 75.6%.
Development of an integrated vocational interest website for high school students’ career interest assessment
Authors: Bagaskara Rafli Sodiq , Itsnaini Afifah Ulayya , ‘Azmi Syahrul Maula , Dewanti Novellia Ardhya
Published: July 2024

"Wrong major phenomena" are increasingly common these days. One reason is that students do not truly understand their personalities and the activities to which they are naturally inclined. Therefore, assessing career interests is crucial for high school students aspiring to continue their studies at university. Holland’s Structure of Interest is one vocational interest construct used for assessment tools that could help solve this problem by identifying interest types that align with job characteristics. Unfortunately, psychological assessment services are limited in Indonesia. Integrated vocational interest website development must be undertaken so that people can access these psychological services more widely and minimize human error. The website development method refers to the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). A prototype version of the Integrated Vocational Interest website could provide job and major recommendations to students based on their interest types. These results indicate that the vocational interest website has great potential to help students avoid the "wrong major" phenomenon.
BIG DATA ANALYTICS (BDA) FRAMEWORK FOR CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATION IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Mustafa Muhammad Hadi , Mohd Rahim Faizul Azli , Jamaludin Ain Farhana , Hin Kwang Yi
Published: July 2024

The construction industry is undergoing significant changes due to the growing volume of data, necessitating the adoption of Big Data Analytics (BDA) for improved project management. Construction projects are inherently uncertain, often resulting in cost overruns. This research focuses on the development of a framework for implementing big data analytics in the estimation of construction costs within the Malaysian construction sector. To achieve this goal, a quantitative research approach was employed, which involved an examination of the industry's awareness of construction cost estimation, comprehension of big data analytics processes in the context of cost estimation, and an exploration of the challenges and potential solutions associated with the integration of BDA. The resultant framework for construction cost estimation via BDA is a dynamic and evolving tool. It is refined iteratively based on insights derived from a questionnaire survey distributed to Consulting Quantity Surveying Practice (CQSP) registered with the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM). The BDA framework emerges as a fundamental tool for cost estimators, notably quantity surveyors, facilitating the digital transformation of the cost estimation process and substantively enhancing the precision of contemporary cost estimation methodologies.
ENVIRONMENTAL MAINTENANCE APPRAISAL ON LIME-BASED MORTAR REPAIR FOR HERITAGE BUILDINGS CONSERVATION
Authors: Kayan Brit Anak , Mohd Konar Siti Norbaya , Ibrahim Zainah , Razali Nadia , Forster Alan Mark
Published: July 2024

Gradually, sustainable maintenance in the heritage buildings conservation moving forward to achieve The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 2030 Agenda. The aim of this paper is to determine sustainable lime-based mortar repair in heritage buildings conservation based on calculation procedures of Green Maintenance model within cradle-to-site boundaries of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The calculation appraises Environmental Maintenance Impact (EMI) of selected case studies. This underpins informed decision-making in low carbon repair options in heritage buildings conservation. EMI appraisal of Green Maintenance Model in this paper is not confined to heritage buildings and can be applied to any building of different technologies and materiality. Moreover, EMI appraisal in this paper may enhance understanding of the relationship between lime-based mortar repair and their environmental performance.  Significantly, this paper establishes interdisciplinary conservation strategies for heritage buildings located at UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS).
EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF SOLAR POWER FOR RESIDENTIAL USE IN MALAYSIA: INSIGHTS FROM SOLAR COMPANIES AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Authors: Goh Kai Chen , Kong Jia Wen , Chai Changsaar , Lee Chia Kuang
Published: July 2024

With extremely strong solar radiation during the year, Malaysia has the greatest potential for solar-energy implementation. However, despite the widespread interest in the country, solar energy is still not widely utilized in residential buildings. Thus, this research aimed to identify the implementation and challenges of implementing solar energy in residential buildings and strategies to promote solar energy in Malaysia. Thirteen responses from representatives of solar companies in Malaysia were obtained through interviews. Through the research results, the implementation and challenges faced in implementing solar technologies were identified, together with strategies to promote solar technology. High installation costs, lack of awareness, and lack of incentive schemes are the barriers that prevent people from installing solar technology, as revealed by the interviews. Therefore, the government should make greater efforts to promote solar energy to the public. Interviewees suggested successful financial incentive schemes, personal tax exemptions, and public awareness programs to attract consumer interest as ways to increase solar adoption. The findings of this research may be used to help the government develop policies to promote solar energy for electricity consumption in residential buildings.
Propiedades fisicoquímicas de la leche de cabra en unidades productivas a pequeña escala
Authors: Chel-Guerrero Luis , Barrientos-Ávila Carolina , Castellanos-Ruelas Arturo , Gallegos-Tintoré Santiago , Betancur-Ancona David
Published: July 2024

Objetivo. Evaluar la composición fisicoquímica y el valor nutritivo de leche de cabra en tres diferentes sistemas de manejo productivo a pequeña escala en Mérida, Yucatán, México; con la finalidad de producir leche destinada a la alimentación humana con problemas de asimilación de lactosa. Materiales y métodos. Se recolectaron muestras de leche cada dos semanas durante cuatro meses y se les cuantificó sólidos totales, grasa, proteína, lactosa, cenizas, calcio y fósforo. Se determinó densidad, pH, acidez, ácidos grasos por cromatografía de gases y caseínas por electroforesis. Resultados. La composición promedio fue 2.69% grasa, 4.10% proteína, 4.12% lactosa, 12.96% sólidos totales, 0.83% cenizas, 139 mg/100g calcio y 105 mg/100g fósforo. La densidad, acidez como ácido láctico y pH obtenidos fueron 1.032 g/cm3, 1.36 g/L y 6.51, respectivamente. Las leches aportaron MUFAs como ácidos oleico y gadoleico, y PUFAs como ácido linoleico y araquidónico, implicados procesos metabólicos que reducen el riesgo del síndrome metabólico. El patrón electroforético de las caseínas mostró bandas más abundantes con pesos moleculares de 20 a 36 kDa. Conclusiones. La composición de la leche de cabra producida resultó ser superior, con ventajas nutricionales, y potenciales beneficios a la salud respecto a la leche de otras especies. El contenido de lactosa, el pH y la acidez de la leche de cabra fueron diferentes en función de las unidades de producción; y la densidad, grasa, proteína y cenizas no se vieron influenciadas. La ausencia αs1-caseína sería ventajoso para la reducción de alergias asociadas al consumo de leche.
Impact of Dance or Music and Meditation on the Progression of Parkinson Disease With Mild or Moderate Severity: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Mehrotra Bhagyashree , Rai Neha , MR Rajani , Budhakar Aparna , Aggarwal Ritika , Agarbattiwala Raj Vinodkumar , Thomas Mona , Patole Sampada , Doshi Paresh
Published: July 2024

Background

Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunctions and nonmotor symptoms. Current treatments do not alter disease progression, highlighting the need for alternative therapies. Music, dance, and mindfulness meditation have shown the potential to improve symptoms and quality of life in patients with PD.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dance or music and meditation on PD progression, cognitive functions, mood, behavior, and caregiver burden.

Methods

This study is a single-blinded, longitudinal, parallel, randomized controlled trial. The participants consist of 30 patients with mild to moderate PD residing in Mumbai, India, who can physically participate in the activities. The exclusion criteria include advanced PD, severe balance issues, age >80 years, and other movement disorders. Participants in the intervention group will engage in dance or music sessions and guided meditation thrice weekly for 6 months. The control group will continue their usual activities and medication. The primary outcome is the progression of PD symptoms, measured using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale I-III, and quality of life, measured using the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire-39. The secondary outcomes include cognitive functions (Mini-Mental State Examination), mood (Beck Depression Inventory and Parkinson Anxiety Scale), mobility (timed up and go and Berg Balance Test), behavioral disorders (Questionnaire for Impulsive-Compulsive Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale), and caregiver burden (Zarit Burden Interview and Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire-Carer).

Results

Data collection was completed in February 2024, with 28 participants finishing the study (intervention group: n=15, 54% and control group: n=13, 46%). Data analysis is underway, with results expected to be published in December 2024.

Conclusions

This study aims to provide significant insights into the effectiveness of dance or music and meditation in improving the quality of life and slowing the progression of PD. The findings are anticipated to support using these nonpharmaceutical therapies as complementary approaches to managing PD.

Trial Registration

CTRI/2023/03/051064; https://tinyurl.com/2xdus53j

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/59018
Examining the Role of Physician Characteristics in Web-Based Verified Primary Care Physician Reviews: Observational Study (Preprint)
Authors: Sehgal Neil K R , Rader Benjamin , Brownstein John S
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Doctor review websites have become increasingly popular as a source of information for patients looking to select a primary care provider. Zocdoc is one such platform that allows patients to not only rate and review their experiences with doctors but also directly schedule appointments. This study examines how several physician characteristics including gender, age, race, languages spoken in a physician’s office, education, and facial attractiveness impact the average numerical rating of primary care doctors on Zocdoc.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to investigate the association between physician characteristics and patient satisfaction ratings on Zocdoc.

METHODS

A data set of 1455 primary care doctor profiles across 30 cities was scraped from Zocdoc. The profiles contained information on the physician’s gender, education, and languages spoken in their office. Age, facial attractiveness, and race were imputed from profile pictures using commercial facial analysis software. Each doctor profile listed an average overall satisfaction rating, bedside manner rating, and wait time rating from verified patients. Descriptive statistics, the Wilcoxon rank sum test, and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the data.

RESULTS

The average overall rating on Zocdoc was highly positive, with older age, lower facial attractiveness, foreign degrees, allopathic degrees, and speaking more languages negatively associated with the average rating. However, the effect sizes of these factors were relatively small. For example, graduates of Latin American medical schools had a mean overall rating of 4.63 compared to a 4.77 rating for US graduates (P<.001), a difference roughly equivalent to a 2.8% decrease in appointments. On multivariate analysis, being Asian and having a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree were positively associated with higher overall ratings, while attending a South Asian medical school and speaking more European and Middle Eastern languages in the office were negatively associated with higher overall ratings.

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, the findings suggest that age, facial attractiveness, education, and multilingualism do have some impact on web-based doctor reviews, but the numerical effect is small. Notably, bias may play out in many forms. For example, a physician's appearance or accent may impact a patient's trust, confidence, or satisfaction with their physician, which could in turn influence their take-up of preventative services and lead to either better or worse health outcomes. The study highlights the need for further research in how physician characteristics influence patient ratings of care.
Preferences for COVID-19 Vaccines: Systematic Literature Review of Discrete Choice Experiments (Preprint)
Authors: Huang Yiting , Feng Shuaixin , Zhao Yuyan , Wang Haode , Jiang Hongbo
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Vaccination can be viewed as comprising the most important defensive barriers to protect susceptible groups from infection. However, vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 is widespread worldwide.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to systematically review studies eliciting the COVID-19 vaccine preference using discrete choice experiments.

METHODS

A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL Plus platforms in April 2023. Search terms included discrete choice experiments, COVID-19, and vaccines and related synonyms. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the study characteristics. Subgroup analyses were performed by factors such as high-income countries and low- and middle-income countries and study period (before, during, and after the pandemic wave). Quality appraisal was performed using the 5-item Purpose, Respondents, Explanation, Findings, and Significance checklist.

RESULTS

The search yield a total of 623 records, and 47 studies with 53 data points were finally included. Attributes were grouped into 4 categories: outcome, process, cost, and others. The vaccine effectiveness (21/53, 40%) and safety (7/53, 13%) were the most frequently reported and important attributes. Subgroup analyses showed that vaccine effectiveness was the most important attribute, although the preference varied by subgroups. Compared to high-income countries (3/29, 10%), a higher proportion of low- and middle-income countries (4/24, 17%) prioritized safety. As the pandemic progressed, the duration of protection (2/24, 8%) during the pandemic wave and COVID-19 mortality risk (5/25, 20%) after the pandemic wave emerged as 2 of the most important attributes.

CONCLUSIONS

Our review revealed the critical role of vaccine effectiveness and safety in COVID-19 vaccine preference. However, it should be noticed that preference heterogeneity was observed across subpopulations and may change over time.

CLINICALTRIAL

PROSPERO CRD42023422720; https://tinyurl.com/2etf7ny7
Correlates of Mild Behavioral Impairment in Older Adults: Protocol for a Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Yoon Seolah , Jeong Innhee , Kim Jennifer Ivy , Hong Dahye , Kang Bada
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Understanding mild behavioral impairment, a relatively recent notion in neuropsychological studies, provides significant insights into early behavioral indicators of cognitive decline and predicts the onset of dementia in older adults. Although the importance of understanding mild behavioral impairment is acknowledged, comprehensive reviews of its correlates with older adults are limited.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aims to identify the impact of mild behavioral impairment on health outcomes in older adults and the factors associated with mild behavioral impairment.

METHODS

The review will adhere to the Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodological principles for scoping reviews. We will include studies focusing mainly on mild behavioral impairment in older adults, with the literature on this topic being limited to the period from 2003 to the present. Other clinical diagnoses, such as cognitive impairment, Parkinson disease, and multiple sclerosis, will not be included. We will use databases including PubMed (MEDLINE), CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, Cochrane, and Scopus for relevant articles published in English. Both gray literature and peer-reviewed articles will be considered during screening. Three independent reviewers will extract data using a predefined data extraction tool. Extracted data will be presented using tables, figures, and a narrative summary aligned with review questions, accompanied by an analysis of study characteristics and categorization of mild behavioral impairment correlates.

RESULTS

The results will be presented as a descriptive summary, structured according to the associated factors related to mild behavioral impairment, and the health outcomes. Additionally, the data on study characteristics will be presented in tabular format. An exploratory search was conducted in July 2023 to establish a comprehensive search strategy, and iterative refinements to the scoping review protocol and formalization of methods were completed. A follow-up search is planned for May 2024, with the aim of submitting the findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

CONCLUSIONS

To our knowledge, this would be the first study to map the literature on the health-related factors and outcomes of mild behavioral impairment. The findings will support the development of interventions to prevent the occurrence of mild behavioral impairment and mitigate the negative outcomes of mild behavioral impairment.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/60009
Smartphone Applications and Wearables for Health Parameters in Young Adulthood: A Cross-Sectional Study with Public Involvement (Preprint)
Authors: Leuzzi Gaia , Job Mirko , Scafoglieri Aldo , Testa Marco
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Fostering innovative and more effective interventions to support active ageing strategies since youth is crucial to help this population adopt healthier lifestyles using technologies they are already familiar with. mHealth, especially apps and wearables, are promising tools for this aspect due to their versatility and ease of use.

OBJECTIVE

The aim is to investigate if young adults (18-26 years old) use apps or wearables to monitor or improve their health variables (i.e., physical activity, diet and mental health), and how, also assessing most used apps and wearables. Finally, the importance of many characteristics and functions of apps and wearables will be evaluated.

METHODS

This cross-sectional study used a public involvement framework and an anonymous web survey, created and disseminated on the Italian territory for 3 months. It was made of 5 sections: I) demographics, II) mobile apps and wearable devices for physical activity and sports, III) mobile apps and wearable devices for diet, IV) mobile apps and wearable devices for mental health, V) preferences about mobile apps and wearable devices.

RESULTS

A total of 693 questionnaires were analysed and the sample presented an equal gender distribution (females: 52,4%). Participants using an app or a wearable for physical activity were 46,2%, while for diet and mental health were respectively 8,6% and 22,5%. Moreover, the frequency of use of these technologies was on a daily base, more prevalent for wearables. Apps and wearables characteristics identified as most important were user-friendliness, having all the contents for free, loading speed and icon clarity.

CONCLUSIONS

Apps and wearables, especially for physical activity, might be addressed as kick-off interventions for young adults to expand their interest in other health variables, such as diet and mental health. Moreover, further studies should deepen the factors behind the use and the motivation of young adults in adopting mobile apps and wearables, exploring possible barriers and facilitators.
Feasibility of a Cinematic-Virtual Reality Program Educating Health Professional Students about the Complexity of Geriatric Care: A Pilot Study (Preprint)
Authors: Beverly Elizabeth A , Miller Samuel , Love Matthew , Love Carrie
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

The United States population is aging. With this demographic shift, more older adults will be living with chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes. To prepare the next generation of health care professionals for this aging population, we need to provide training that captures the complexity of geriatric care.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility of the cinematic virtual reality (cine-VR) training in the complexity of geriatric care. We measured changes in attitudes to disability, self-efficacy to identify and manage elder abuse and neglect, and empathy before and after participating in the training program.

METHODS

We conducted a single arm, pre-test and post-test pilot study to assess the feasibility of a cine-VR training and measure changes in attitudes to disability, self-efficacy to identify and manage elder abuse and neglect, and empathy. Health professional students from a large university in the Midwest were invited to participate in one of four cine-VR trainings. Participants completed three surveys before and after the cine-VR training. We performed paired t-tests to examine changes in these constructs before and after the training.

RESULTS

A total of 65 health professional students participated in and completed the full cine-VR training for 100% retention. Participants did not report any technological difficulties or adverse effects from wearing the head-mounted displays or viewing the 360-degree video. Of the 65 participants, 48 completed the pre- and post-assessments. We observed an increase in awareness of discrimination towards people with disability (t.05,47= -3.967, P<.001). Additionally, we observed significant improvements in self-efficacy to identify and manage elder abuse and neglect (t.05,47= -3.364, P=.002). Lastly, we observed an increase in participants’ empathy (t.05,47= -2.329, P=.024).

CONCLUSIONS

We demonstrated that our cine-VR training program was feasible and acceptable to health professional students at our Midwestern university. Findings suggest that the cine-VR training increased awareness of discrimination towards people with disabilities, improved self-efficacy to identify and manage elder abuse and neglect, and increased empathy. Future research utilizing a randomized control trial design with a larger, more diverse sample and a proper control condition is needed to confirm the effectiveness of our cine-VR training.

CLINICALTRIAL

Not applicable
Parallels of Inequity: Analyzing Systemic Discrimination in Virginia Woolf’s Work and Contemporary Racial Disparities in America
Authors: Ramasubramanian Aishwarya
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the enduring impacts of systemic discrimination, drawing parallels between Virginia Woolf’s portrayal of sexism and the pervasive racism affecting African American communities in the United States. Despite the emancipation of slaves and the awarding of citizenship to African Americans post-Civil War, institutionalized racism through Jim Crow laws has perpetuated significant socioeconomic barriers. This discrimination parallels Woolf’s analysis of sexism in "A Room of One’s Own," where she asserts that financial and educational exclusion hinders women’s intellectual and creative potential. Woolf’s critique of the systemic impoverishment of women is mirrored in the racial wealth gap experienced by African Americans, which severely limits their access to higher education and economic advancement. Historical and contemporary examples illustrate how entrenched biases in policy and society maintain these disparities. The paper argues for addressing the root causes of these inequities by ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities, akin to Woolf’s metaphorical "room of one’s own," to enable true socioeconomic progress for African Americans.
Smartjustice, process and evidence: special reference to its use in the court of appeal
Authors: Suárez Xavier Paulo Ramón
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this work is to analyze the legal-procedural scenario in which the inclusion of new means of management, information processing, and decision-making is integrated with artificial intelligence systems today. It begins with a general perspective on the application of AI in the procedural context and leads to its use as a support system for the evaluation of evidence in the second instance, aiming to clarify the possibility and limits of its utilization.
The Italian Route towards Digitalisation of Criminal Proceedings. The Latest Developments in the Field of Remote Justice
Authors: Biral Marianna
Published: July 2024

The development of the remote justice paradigm plays a key role in the digitalisation of criminal proceedings as provided for by Legislative Decree n. 150 of 2022. Taking advantage of the experience gained during the COVID-19 pandemic, when audiovisual links demonstrated their potential in terms of time savings and efficiency for the judicial system, the legislator decided to make participation by videoconference a stable and general alternative to in-presence participation for a wide range of acts and hearings (including the taking of evidence) provided that persons concerned give their consent. After reviewing the milestones in the evolution of the meaning and scope of remote justice within the realm of the Italian criminal procedure the paper attempts to answer two questions: how does the new legislation fit into the academic and jurisprudential debate developed on the subject over the years? Is the current framework able to combine efficiency and guarantees in a satisfactory way?
Towards a Digitalised Criminal Justice System: Lessons from Poland
Authors: Sakowicz Andrzej , Zieliński Sebastian
Published: July 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has expedited technological advancements within the Polish criminal justice system, notably through the integration of remote communication tools for legal proceedings. This paper examines the introduction and impact of remote hearings, including those for detention on remand, arguing for the expansion of remote hearings beyond cases where the defendant is in custody. It highlights the existing legal framework's limitations, such as the conditional telephone contact between a defendant and their defense counsel, which infringes on the right to defense due to the lack of confidentiality and effectiveness in legal assistance. Furthermore, the paper discusses the potential benefits of digitizing criminal proceeding files, including improved efficiency, accessibility, and the safeguarding of the fair trial principle. Despite potential drawbacks like digital exclusion and security concerns, the implementation of a unified digital system across all courts is proposed to facilitate data exchange and streamline proceedings. Additionally, the paper addresses the limitations of replacing human interpreters with automated translation software in criminal proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of human oversight to ensure fair trial guarantees. The study suggests a hybrid approach to translation that combines machine translation with human verification, drawing parallels with GDPR provisions for human intervention in automated decision-making processes.
Wind Empowered Sustainable Highways
Authors: Punia Piyoush
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Wind energy offers many advantages, making it a compelling choice for sustainable power generation. Its renewable nature and environmental friendliness provide a clean energy solution that combats climate change and improves air quality. With cost-effectiveness, job creation, and economic benefits, wind energy strengthens local economies and promotes energy independence. Its scalability, land use efficiency, and technological advancements further enhance its appeal. By harnessing wind power, we can drive sustainable development, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and pave the way for a cleaner, more resilient future. The wind flow generated by vehicle movements on high-speed highways could be captured using vertical turbines along the median to provide an anti-glare surface of high-speed roads while producing electricity to power up the streetlights and other major road infrastructure.
PERKEMBANGAN MORAL DALAM PANDANGAN LAWRENCE KOHLBERG
Authors: Ibda Fatimah
Published: July 2024

Lawrence Kohlberg berpandangan bahwa perkembangan moral pada masa kanak-kanak mengikuti kematangan kognisi. Perkembangan moral merupakan perkembangan yang berhubungan dengan bagaimana anak menalar (reasoning)  atau memikirkan aturan untuk perilaku etis. Kohlberg menyusun perkembangan penalaran moral dalam tiga tahapan umum moralitas. Pertama, penalaran moral prakonvensional yaitu penalaran moral dikontrol oleh lingkungan eksternal. Kedua, penalaran moral konvensional yaitu penalaran moral dibuat berdasarkan standar figur otoritas yang sudah terinternalisasikan, dan ketiga, penalaran moral pasca konvensional yaitu seseorang sudah mengikuti prinsip moral internal dan dapat memutuskan di antara standar moral yang berlawanan.
Dukungan Sosial: Sebagai Bantuan Menghadapi Stres Dalam Kalangan Remaja Yatim di Panti Asuhan
Authors: Ibda Fatimah
Published: July 2024

Kehilangan orang tua merupakan peristiwa traumatis bagi anak/remaja. Pengalaman traumatis kematian orangtua menyebabkan anak rentan mengalami berbagai masalah emosional dan sosial. Dukungan sosial didefinisikan sebagai sumber daya yang tersedia dari satu atau lebih orang lain untuk membantu anak dalam mengelola  pengalaman stress. Dukungan sosial pada anak yatim di panti asuhan berperan melindungi anak dari konsekuensi negatif dan memelihara keadaan psikologis sehingga menimbulkan pengaruh positif dan meningkatkan pengalaman sejahtera. Dukungan sosial anak yatim di panti asuhan bersumber dari keluarga, teman, guru, dan pengasuh.
Perencanaan Full Day School Dalam Pembinaan Keagamaan Peserta Didik di SMK Negeri 5 Telkom Banda Aceh
Authors: Sari Era Novita , Nurmayuli Nurmayuli
Published: July 2024

The implementation of full day school really helps the school in maximizing practicum time for students. However, it is still found that worship facilities are inadequate, which of course affects the full day program at the school. This research was conducted to determine the planning of full day school in the religious formation of students at SMK Negeri 5 Telkom Banda Aceh. This research is field research using qualitative methods. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. The research subjects included curriculum representatives, PAI teachers and students. The results of this research show that full day school planning in the religious development of students at SMK Negeri 5 Telkom Banda Aceh includes (1) Planning in the dimensions of religious worship and practice which includes theoretical development of PAI subjects, extracurricular Koran reading, and midday prayers in congregation.  (2) Planning in the dimensions of experience and consequences includes the development of PAI theory practice, academic and non-academic extracurriculars, and coaching to read the Al-Quran every day as well as the reading of Surah Yasin and Tausiah on Fridays. (3) Planning is carried out at the beginning of each semester in open deliberation involving all teaching and educational staff so that implementation in one semester can run effectively and efficiently as expected.
Dynamics of interethnic relations in the assessments of residents of a multiethnic city (the case of Yakutsk)
Authors: Shchegolkova Elena Yu. ,   Institute Sociology of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article presents the results of the analysis of interethnic relations of the population of Yakutsk. The ideas existing in the public consciousness about the state of these relations in the republic and their problem areas are summarised. The state and dynamics of the urban ethnosocial situation and attitudes in interpersonal communication are diagnosed (using the case of the city of Yakutsk). The results of a representative sociological survey and expert interviews on topical issues of interethnic relations implemented in different years in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) have been analysed using the following indicators: assessment of interethnic relations, data on the attitude of citizens to people of other nationalities. Ethnically differentiated assessments of the interethnic interactions of the population of Yakutsk are presented based on their comparison with the opinion of the population of the region as a whole, as well as with the Yakut people living in rural areas and in certain regions of the republic. An analysis of the dynamics of assessments of interethnic relations by residents of Yakutsk shows that they were not stable. In five years, their character has changed from a fairly high tension to mostly favourable assessments. The alarming trends in the development of interethnic relations, identified in 2019–2021 in the context of the events in Triumph and Covid restrictions, have recently changed their vector towards benevolence against the background of increasing satisfaction with the financial situation of certain categories of the population. The assessments of interethnic relations by residents of Yakutsk at the regional and local levels practically do not differ and are generally similar to national ideas. The analysis confirmed the existence of differences in the development of interethnic relations in the urban and rural environments of the region. In cities, especially large ones, relationships are assessed as more complex, but the level of ethnic negativity is lower. The dynamics of ethnic and national attitudes of Sakha and Russian residents of Yakutsk demonstrates a positive trend – more than half of the respondents are characteried by a stable lack of hostility towards people of other nationalities.
Social development of regional capital cities as the factor of republican identity (de)stabilization in estimations of the population and experts (based on research in Izhevsk and Saransk)
Authors: Bogatova Olga A. ,   National Research Ogarev Mordovia State University
Published: July 2024

Based on the analysis of the results of qualitative and quantitative sociological research, the article characterises the influence of the center-peripheral stratification of regions on the stability degree of the social identity of the population in the capitals of the republics within the Russian Federation – on the example of Saransk, the administrative center of the Republic of Mordovia, and Izhevsk, the administrative center of the Udmurt Republic. The author evaluates the differences in the central-peripheral self-identification of the elites and the population of the republics, due to differences in the “scale effect” of the resource provision of the republics, as a significant component of the metropolitan identity of the central cities of the republics as “centers for the implementation of other people’s initiatives.” For example, the status of Izhevsk as the largest city is expressed not only in its comparison to medium-sized cities in the Udmurt Republic, but also in competition with large industrial cities in other regions. The contrast example of the negative impact of the scale effect is demonstrated by Mordovia as a relatively small (with a population of less than a million people) and low-resource region with its capital city of Saransk. The formation of a highly polarized population structure in such a region with a single large city in the absence of medium-sized ones does not prevent a negative comparison with the capital cities of more developed and large regions, forming an idea of their own non-competitiveness and periphery in relation to the largest cities, along with a willingness to join the administrative regions they manage, even at the cost of losing their central status. The results of the study explain the phenomenon of blurring the republican identity among the population of the capital cities of some republics and the dysfunction in their social development, which is expressed in their transformation from the “locomotives of modernization” of the republics into the donors of human resources for more developed regions.
Vietnam’s Experience in the Formation and Development of SEZs
Authors: Safina S. S. , Artamonova O. S.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the experience of Vietnam in the creation and development of special economic zones (SEZ). The article considers various types of special economic zones of the country. It was found that in Vietnam the predominant type is industrial parks (70% of all zones), coastal economic zones (20.8%), border economic zones (5.0%). 4 key economic zones (KEZ) have been identified, their role in the country’s economy has been identified: share in GDP, share in export-import turnover, share in FDI inflow. The main investors, regions and industries most attractive to foreign investors have been identified. The results of economic activity of the country’s first coastal economic zone Chu Lai are analyzed. Favorable factors for the successful development of SEZs in the country have been identified. The article includes author’s maps that illustrate the results of the study.
Peran Guru Dalam Menumbuhkan Minat Belajar Peserta Didik Pada Mata Pelajaran Matematika
Authors: Cahyana Fatma , Sukendro Sukendro , Sofwan Sofwan
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peran guru dalam menumbuhkan minat belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran matematika di kelas IV A SD Negeri 131/IV Kota Jambi, dengan fokus pada peran guru sebagai fasilitator dan evaluator. Penelitian ini dilakukan di SD Negeri 131/IV Kota Jambi dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan metode studi kasus. Partisipan penelitian adalah guru kelas IV A dan peserta didik kelas IV A. Data penelitian dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis menggunakan teknik reduksi data, display data, dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran guru sebagai fasilitator meliputi penataan ruang belajar yang nyaman, penyajian materi dan media matematika yang menyenangkan, penyediaan sumber belajar, perencanaan pembelajaran yang baik, penerapan metode pembelajaran yang bervariasi, bimbingan, pendampingan, dan interaksi yang baik antara guru dan peserta didik. Sebagai evaluator, guru melakukan asesmen diagnostik dan formatif untuk mengetahui perkembangan peserta didik dalam pembelajaran matematika. Peran guru kelas IV A dalam menumbuhkan minat belajar matematika peserta didik di SD Negeri 131/IV Kota Jambi telah terlaksana dengan baik, yang berdampak positif pada minat belajar matematika mereka. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa peran guru sebagai fasilitator dan evaluator sangat penting dalam menumbuhkan minat belajar peserta didik pada mata pelajaran matematika, dan pelaksanaan peran ini oleh guru kelas IV A telah efektif dalam meningkatkan minat belajar matematika peserta didik.
Kata Kunci : Peran Guru, Minat Belajar Matematika