bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
TA’LIM ANATOMIYASI: TIBBIYOT VA ZAMONAVIY TA’LIM O‘RTASIDAGI TAFOVUTNI BARTARAF ETISH
Authors: Matyakubova Feruza
Published: October 2024

“Ta’lim anatomiyasi: Tibbiyot va zamonaviy ta’lim o‘rtasidagi tafovutni bartaraf etish” maqolasida zamonaviy pedagogik usullarning tibbiy ta’limga transformativ ta’siri ko‘rib chiqiladi. An’anaviy yondashuvlar tobora ko‘proq innovatsion strategiyalar bilan to‘ldirilmoqda yoki almashtirilmoqda, jumladan, simulyatsiyaga asoslangan ta’lim, raqamli platformalar, muammoli ta’lim (PBL) va kasblararo ta’lim (IPE). Ushbu tadqiqot zamonaviy metodologiyalar tibbiy o‘quv dasturlariga qanday kiritilganligi va ularning ta’lim natijalariga ta’sirini tahlil qilish uchun aralash usullardan foydalanadi. So‘rovlarning miqdoriy ma’lumotlari simulyatsiyaga asoslangan o‘rganish va raqamli platformalarning yuqori qabul qilish stavkalari hamda idrok etilgan samaradorligini ko‘rsatadi, klinik ko‘rsatkichlar va talabalarning faolligi yaxshilanganligi bilan bog‘liq. Intervyu va fokus-guruhlardan olingan sifatli tushunchalar ushbu yondashuvlar bilan bog‘liq foyda va muammolarni, jumladan, xarajat, foydalanish va amalga oshirish bilan bog‘liq masalalarni ta’kidlaydi. Ma’lumotlar ushbu ta’lim innovatsiyalaridan to‘liq foydalanish uchun strategik investitsiyalar va professor-o‘qituvchilarni rivojlantirish zarurligini ta’kidlaydi. Ushbu tadqiqot an’anaviy va zamonaviy ta’lim amaliyotlarini bog‘lash orqali tibbiy ta’limni optimallashtirish bo‘yicha qimmatli istiqbollarni taqdim etadi.
Social appearance anxiety, emotional regulation and quality of life in individuals with premature canities: a correlational study
Authors: Noor Naheed , Latif Sara , Irfan Rida , Admin
Published: October 2024

Objective: To examine and predict the relationship among social appearance anxiety, emotional regulation and quality of life in individuals with premature canities.
Methods: The correlational study was conducted from September 2019 to February 2020 in Lahore, Pakistan, after approval from the Riphah International University, Lahore, and comprised individuals of either gender aged 15-25 years with premature canities. Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Emotional Regulation Questionnaire and the Quality of Life Scale were used to measure the study variables. Data was analysed using SPSS 21.
Results: Of the 100 subjects, 50(50%) each were males and females. The overall mean age was 19.80±3.33 years. Individuals with premature canities had significant social appearance anxiety which was positively correlated with emotional suppression. As social appearance anxiety increased, the quality of life decreased (p<0.05). Lower level of cognitive reappraisal and higher expressive suppression were linked with improved quality of life in individuals with premature canities (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Social appearance anxiety, emotional regulation along with age were together found to be the predictors of quality of life.
Key Words: Social appearance anxiety, Emotional regulation, Quality of life, Premature canities.
Outcomes and complications of percutaneous device closure in adults with secundum atrial septal defect
Authors: Bashir Faiza , Hameed Maryam , Hanif Bashir , Aijaz Saba
Published: October 2024

Objectives: To assess immediate outcome and complications of Amplatzer septal occluder percutaneous device for closure of secundum atrial septal defect in adults, and to determine regression in right ventricular size, reduced pulmonary arterial systolic pressure and incidence of device embolization at follow-up.
Methods: The single-cohort, ambi-directional, observational study was conducted at the Tabba Heart Institute, Karachi, from January 2013 to July 2018, and comprised patients admitted consecutively for percutaneous atrial septal defect closure. Pre-closure trans-oesophageal echocardiogram was performed in all cases to ensure adequacy of defect margins necessary for device stability. Immediate procedure success and complications were determined by trans-oesophageal echocardiogram, while transthoracic echo was done on follow-up. Data was analysed using SPSS 21.
Results: Of the 64 patients, 41(71.9%) were females. The overall mean age was 36.6±14 years. Median size of atrial septal defect was 21mm (interquartile range: 17-26mm). Immediate success was observed in 59(92.2%) patients, and there were 5(8%) acute device embolization events. Small residual atrial septal defect was found in 4(6.3%) cases. On 20-month follow-up, 54(84.4%) patients showed improved symptoms. Repeat transthoracic echo was performed in 39(60.1%) cases, and there were no late embolic events or residual atrial septal defect. Right ventricular size normalized in 34(89.5%) cases, mean pulmonary arterial systolic pressure reduced significantly compared to pre-closure measurement (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Percutaneous atrial septal defect closure was found to be safe and effective in adults with secundum atrial septal defect. Timely closure resulted in improved symptoms, right ventricular remodelling and reduced pulmonary arterial systolic
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The use of acellular dermal matrix in palatoplasty to decrease the rate of postoperative oronasal fistula
Authors: Abdullah Essam Kattan  , Mohammed Abdulghafour  , Banderi Abdullah Ahmed  , Adnan Ghazi Gelidan  , Taghreed Riayd Alhumsi
Published: October 2024

Different cleft palate repair techniques have been described to achieve optimum results and minimise complications. Postoperative fistulae are one of the most challenging complications after palate repair. In this clinical study, we reviewed the records of patients who underwent palatoplasty using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) as an addition to facilitate difficult cleft palate and palatal fistula closure.
 It was a retrospective, comparative, single-centre study, in which records of patients who underwent cleft palate surgeries between 2015 and 2018 were reviewed. Patients who underwent cleft palate or palatal fistula repair with and without ADM were included. Fischer’s exact test was used to compare the two groups (primary cleft palate repair with and without ADM) in relation to the rate of fistula occurrence postoperatively.
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Trunk extensors endurance with arms parallel to the trunk is superior to other arms positions: randomized- controlled trial
Authors: Samiha Mohamed Ibrahim Abd Elkader  , Abdullah Mohamed Yehia Al-Shenqiti  , Tarek Mohamed Fathi El-Gohary
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Objective: To compare the effect of arms positions on the static endurance ability of trunk extensors, and to investigate the effect of home endurance training of trunk extensors on isokinetic outputs.
Method: The prospective, randomised, assessor-blinded, controlled- intervention study was conducted from December 2017 to October 2019 at the College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and comprised males aged 20-24 years who were randomly assigned to one of the four groups. Group A had their hands above the head, group B had their hands behind the head, group C had their hands parallel to their trunk, and group D had their hands on the chest. Data was collected at baseline, and after 6 and 8 weeks of static trunk extensors endurance training. Isokinetic outputs of peak torque and average power were also measured. Data was analysed using SPSS 23.
Results: Of the 60 participants, 15(25%) were in each of the four groups. The overall mean age was 22.02±1.2 years. At baseline, there was no significant difference among the groups (p>0.05). There was significant intra-group improvement for all outcome variables after 6 and 8 weeks of training (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Static endurance of the trunk extensors with having arms parallel to the trunk was superior to other arm positions, especially after six and eight weeks of training but didn’t affect the isokinetic outputs.
Clinical Trial Number: (NCT03107676)
Key Words: Arms positions, Healthy subjects, Trunk endurance, Trunk extensors.
Análise comparativa entre o custo unitário básico de residências unifamiliares calculado para o município de Juazeiro do Norte e o divulgado pelo Sinduscon para o estado do Ceará
Authors: Fonseca Ramon Ytalo Leandro da , Tavares Thayná Cavalcante , Silva Neto Dimas de Castro e
Published: October 2024

O Custo Unitário Básico (CUB) é uma ferramenta fundamental na construção civil, amplamente usada para fazer estimativas iniciais de custos em diferentes tipos de projetos e acompanhar como esses custos variam ao longo do tempo. Criado pela Lei Federal 4.591/64, o CUB é publicado mensalmente pelos sindicatos estaduais da construção civil, servindo como um ponto de referência importante para cada estado. Entretanto, as diferenças nos preços dos materiais e serviços entre os municípios podem afetar a precisão desse indicador. Este estudo buscou calcular o CUB específico de Juazeiro do Norte-CE, conforme as diretrizes da NBR 12.721:2006, e compará-lo com o CUB estadual divulgado pelo SINDUSCON-CE. Ao analisar os dados de agosto de 2023, foram identificadas diferenças notáveis: enquanto o custo da mão de obra no Ceará é mais alto do que em Juazeiro do Norte, os materiais são mais caros em Juazeiro do Norte do que no restante do estado. Essas variações sugerem que o CUB estadual não reflete com total precisão os custos de construção específicos de Juazeiro do Norte, evidenciando a necessidade de adaptações para que o indicador estadual esteja mais alinhado com as condições locais.
Analysis of the return to face-to-face teaching and administrative staff within the Faculty of Administrative Sciences
Authors: Munoz Vasconez Maria Jose , Jimenez Castro Wilson Fernando
Published: October 2024

The research was carried out within the framework of the analysis of the return to face-to-face teaching and administrative staff within the Faculty of Administrative Sciences of the Technical University of Ambato. The research contemplates the perspective against the return to face-to-face activities. Likewise, the research deals with the factors that condition the return to attendance. Biosafety regulations that aim to create a safe space for the development of academic activities. The emotional impact caused by the pandemic on the university community and how it is reflected in the learning process. The administrative and teaching staff are characterized by the new face-to-face topics on mental health and the risks and challenges they must face. During the new presence, it is important to talk about the personal, psychosocial, and psychological factors that favor the work environment of the administrative, teaching, and service staff of the faculty.
Hemodiyaliz Tedavisi Alan Hastalarda Sosyal Destek ile Öz Yeterlilik Arasındaki İlişki/ Relationship Between Social Support and Self-Efficacy in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment
Authors: Elpe Ayşe Gamze , BAHÇECİK Ayşe Nefise
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Araştırma, hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan hastalarda sosyal
destek ile öz yeterlilik arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek amacıyla
yapıldı.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel nitelikteki araştırma
Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi’nde bir ilin ve ilçelerinde yer alan
hemodiyaliz merkezlerinde tedavi alan 159 hasta ile
gerçekleştirildi. Veri toplama araçları olarak Hasta Bilgi Formu,
Çok Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği, Genel Öz
Yeterlilik Ölçeği kullanıldı. Verilerin analizinde tanımlayıcı
istatistikler, Student-t test, Mann Whitney U Test, Kruskal
Wallis Test, Person Korelasyon analizi kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Hemodiyaliz hastalarının yaş ortalaması, 57,65±9,88
yıl olup, %78’i evli %34,6’sı lise mezunu, %49,7’si ev
hanımıdır. Hastaların Çok Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek
Ölçeği toplam, aile desteği, arkadaş desteği ve özel bir kişi
desteği alt boyut puan ortalamaları sırasıyla; 46,95±13,18,
14,31±4,67, 14,80±4,47, 17,84±4,49 olarak, Genel Öz Yeterlilik
Ölçeği toplam ve başlama, yılmama, sürdürme çabası-ısrar alt
boyut puanları sırasıyla; 55,97±14,35, 31,39±8,19, 16,43±4,28,
8,16±2,29 olarak bulundu. Çalışmaya katılan hastaların Çok
Boyutlu Algılanan Sosyal Destek Ölçeği ve alt boyutları ile
Genel Öz Yeterlilik Ölçeği ve alt boyutları arasında olumlu
yönden istatistiksel olarak anlamlılık bulunmuştur (p<0,01)
Sonuç: Hastaların sosyal destek ve öz yeterliliklerinin orta
düzeyde olduğu saptanmıştır. Sosyal destek düzeyi artıkça
hastaların öz yeterlilik düzeylerinin de artığı saptanmıştır.
Hemodiyaliz hastalarının sosyal destek ve öz yeterlilik
düzeylerinin belirli aralıklarla değerlendirilmesi ve yükseltilmesi
için çalışmalar yapılması önerilebilir.
Hemodiyalizden Ev Hemodiyalizine Geçişte Deneyimler: Meleis in Geçiş Teorisine Dayalı Nitel Bir Çalışma/Experiences in the Transition from Hemodialysis to Home Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study Based on Meleis Transition Theory
Authors: Yılmaz Evre , Balcı Hatice , Tunç Elife , Arslan Selda
Published: October 2024

Amaç: Çalışma, kronik böbrek yetmezliği olan hastaların
hemodiyalizden, ev hemodiyalizine geçiş deneyimlerini
Meleis’in geçiş teorisine göre incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Niteliksel bir yaklaşım benimsenmiştir.
Hemodiyaliz tedavisinden sonra ev hemodiyalizine geçen 10
katılımcıyla yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmeler ile
gerçekleştirilmiştir. Görüşmeler nitel veriler için tematik bir
analiz kullanılarak kaydedilmiş, yazıya dökülmüş ve
değerlendirilmiştir.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaşlarının 30-74 arasında değiştiği,
beşinin kadın, beşinin erkek, sekizinin evli olduğu, yedisinin
çocuk sahibi olduğu, kronik böbrek yetmezliği tanı alma
sürelerinin 7-24 yıl arasında olduğu, hemodiyaliz tedavisi alma
sürelerinin 1-12 yıl arasında değiştiği ve ev hemodiyalizi alma
sürelerinin 10 ay- 9 yıl arasında olduğu bulunmuştur. Yarı
görüşmelerde görüşme formlarına dayalı olarak yedi ana tema
ve 10 alt tema ortaya çıkmıştır. Katılımcıların tamamının ilaca
bağlılığın azalması, evde geçirilen sürenin artması, günlük
yaşam kalitesinin ve hastalığa uyumun artması, zamanı etkin
kullanmak gibi kodlar ile ev hemodiyalizine yönelik olumlu
ifadeler bildirmişlerdir. Hastalar tarafından ev hemodiyalizine
geçiş süreci ile ilgili olumsuz bir ifade olmamıştır.
Sonuç: Araştırma sonucunda ev hemodiyalizine geçmenin
yaşam kalitesini artırması, ev konforunda tedavi alınması,
komplikasyonların azalması, özgüvenin artması, kendine daha
fazla vakit ayırması, kolaylıkla ev-iş ve aile dengesini
sağlayabilmesi gibi hastalar üzerinde olumlu yönleri tespit
edilmiştir. Hastalar için ev hemodiyalizi mevcut olan bağımsız
hemodiyaliz seçeneklerine önemli bir katkı sunmaktadır.
How do university students experience using photos to self-identify their character strengths? A Thematic analysis
Authors: Javed Smira , Van Nieuwerburgh Christian , Barr Margaret
Published: October 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated demand for mental and emotional well-being support. As a result of the pandemic and the prevailing economic climate, individuals and businesses in the UK have been ‘taking stock’. Positive Psychology Interventions provide the prospect of meeting these needs through strengths-based approaches which demonstrate a host of benefits. One of these is the use of photographs to transform the narratives that people ascribe to their experiences. This intervention may have a range of advantages, including a positive impact on well-being. However, there is relatively little research into the use of photos as a potential tool for self-identifying strengths. To gain an understanding of the lived experience of using photos to elicit strengths, a homogeneous participant sample of nine students studying psychology at a UK university were recruited. The participants undertook an intervention based on that used by Steger et al. (2014) in their pilot study. Each participant was asked to take 9-12 pictures of things that were meaningful to them over the period of one week. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, and reflexive thematic analysis was undertaken to analyse the data. Four themes were identified: Experiencing the strength, Feeling uplifted, Being reflective, and Looking to the future. It was found that that the participants experienced the intervention as profound and enriching. The use of the photographs was instrumental in the self-identification of strengths. This study provides valuable insights into the experience of this PPI and may have implications for positive psychology practitioners and coaches.
The Effects of COVID-19 on Public Secondary Schools Operating in Various Economic Environments. A Case Study of Schools in Metros South and Central Schools, Western Cape
Authors: Hurling Anthea , Ballard Professor Harry , Whitaker Althea
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of COVID-19 on public secondary schools operating in various economic environments for schools in Metros South and Central Schools, Western Cape.
Materials and Methods: The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining semi-structured interviews and structured questionnaires, to explore the impact of COVID-19 on public secondary schools from the perspectives of principals, teachers, learners, and parents. The data analysis involved qualitative coding and quantitative statistical analysis, while addressing ethical considerations throughout the process.
Findings: The study found that School A in the economically disadvantaged Metro South area experienced higher losses of relatives, friends, and income due to COVID-19, compared to a school in Metro Central. School A also faced greater disruptions to sociocultural practices like school closures and outdoor restrictions, highlighting the pandemic's disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study contributes to Transactional Distance Theory and Self-Regulated Learning Theory by showing how COVID-19 disruptions disproportionately impacted disadvantaged schools' ability to bridge distances and support self-regulation. For practice and policy, it highlights the need for targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation addressing systemic inequalities in South Africa's education system.
Enrolment Progression Trends of Grade 1 2017 CBC Cohort into Senior Secondary Schools in 2026 in Kenya.
Authors: D. Sagwa , S. Odebero , J. Nganyi
Published: October 2024

Enrolment projections are critical for the government and planners to allocate education-related resources and ensure necessary school infrastructure and teachers are provided. In view of the new education system of 2-6-3-3-3 that was launched in 2017 in Kenya and named Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), there was need to come up with a projection of enrolment trends of Grade 1 2017 CBC cohort into Senior Secondary Schools in 2026. The objectives of the study were to project the enrolment progression trends of Grade 1 2017 CBC cohort into Senior Secondary Schools in 2026. This study was guided by the rational comprehensive (Synoptic) planning theory propounded by Faludi and Needham (1993), which allows for the evaluation that consists of procedures such as cost benefit analysis, systems analysis, and forecasting (projection) research. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. All the primary and secondary schools in Kenya were the target population for the study. Collection of data was done by means of questionnaires, document analysis and direct observation. The study followed Thonstad’s Grade Transition Model for projecting the CBC enrolment trends of the 2017 Grade one cohort to Junior and eventually Senior School. The study considered 2017 to 2021 enrolment data. The findings of this study indicated an increase in CBC enrolment over the years to 2026. The study also established that an increase in enrolment leads to an increase of teacher requirement, physical infrastructure, and average school size. The study concluded that there will be a shortage of teachers and selected projected infrastructure due to the projected increase in enrolment at Senior secondary levels by 2026. The study therefore recommended the need to expand the physical infrastructure, the need for TSC to roll out a plan to employ more teachers by 2028. With the findings of this study, the MOE, and TSC may be guided to consider adequate and effective teacher training programmes for the teachers to be CBC compliant and the need for adequate textbooks supply in time for use during instruction. With the enrolment projections at Senior Secondary Schools in 2026, budgetary allocations will be much easier by the stake holders. Findings of this study would also inform policy makers including TSC and Ministry of Education to come up with practical policy reforms that would enhance provision of quality education in Vihiga County. This study can also guide Tertiary and University institutions for proper preparation when the learners graduate from Senior School.
Instilling Character Values through Language Learning Based on Local Wisdom in Sidenreng Rappang Regency
Authors: Rasyid. Rustam Efendy , Aisa Sitti
Published: October 2024

This qualitative descriptive research aims to explain the application of local wisdom in language learning in schools, which includes methods and strategies, as well as curriculum design. The study also explores character values in language learning based on local wisdom and the effectiveness of local wisdom-based language learning in instilling character values in students. The research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Sidrap. Data was collected through interviews, participatory observations, and documentation techniques. The collected data was analyzed using thematic analysis methods, including Data Collection, Data Transcription, Data Codification, Categorization, Data Interpretation, and Drawing Conclusions. The findings of this study conclude that applying local wisdom in language learning in schools is highly effective in teaching language structure, vocabulary, and grammar through culturally relevant methods and strategies. Integrating local wisdom into the school language curriculum involves several strategies, such as incorporating local materials into the syllabus, collaborating with local cultural experts, utilizing local learning resources, and implementing project-based evaluation. Local wisdom-based language learning has proven to be effective in instilling character values such as cooperation, tolerance, honesty, hard work, responsibility, and justice.
Inclusive Education in Public Elementary Schools: Teacher Insights on Accessibility, Quality, and Stakeholder Participation
Authors: Aleño Norman P. , Mustapha Haila S. , Omar Salimah H. , Calil Saliha S.
Published: October 2024

This study explores teacher insights into accessibility, quality, and stakeholder participation in inclusive education in public elementary schools in Cagayan de Oro City using a quantitative research approach with a descriptive survey design. The study aimed to objectively measure teachers’ insights on aspects of inclusive education, including accessibility, quality, and stakeholder participation. A sample of 50 special education teachers was selected through simple random sampling to ensure representativeness and minimize bias. The research utilized a 30-item questionnaire adapted from a previous study, which was validated by experts to ensure accuracy and reliability. Data collection was conducted through Google Forms, with strict measures taken to maintain confidentiality and obtain necessary permissions from school principals. The data analysis employed a 5-point Likert scale to quantify teacher responses, with mean and standard deviation used to assess overall trends and variability in perceptions. The results reveal a generally positive view among teachers regarding accessibility, quality, and stakeholder participation in inclusive education. Teachers reported high levels of parent involvement and effective collaboration between special education and regular education teachers. These findings indicate that schools are making significant strides in integrating SPED students into the educational environment and involving all relevant stakeholders. However, concerns were noted about the adequacy of SPED programs for students who fail national exams. To address this, schools should review and improve strategies for supporting these students to better meet academic standards. Overall, the study highlights the strengths of the current inclusive education practices while identifying areas for enhancement to ensure more effective support for all students.
PEMBUATAN KERAJINAN SEBAGAI SOLUSI ATAS TUMPUKAN LIMBAH KULIT KERANG DI SELETRENG SITUBONDO
Authors: Hermawan Angga Dimas , Julita Vivin Ayu Eka , Wulandari Amelia Puspita
Published: October 2024

Desa Seletreng merupakan salah satu bagian dari Kecamatan Kapongan Kabupaten Situbondo yang memiliki geografis berupa pesisir pantai. Kondisi wilayah yang berbatasan langsung dengan laut tentu membuat wilayah ini mendapatkan limpahan hasil laut yang salah satunya adalah kerang. Pemanfaatan kerang yang dilakukan warga hanya sebatas diambil dagingnya untuk konsumsi sehari-hari. Hal tersebut kemudian menimbulkan adanya tumpukan kulit kerang karena hanya diambil dagingnya. Solusi yang dapat diambil guna mengurangi tumpukan kulit kerang, yaitu dengan melakukan pembuatan kerajinan yang disertai dengan upaya pelatihan maupun pendampingan kepada warga. Tujuan utama dilakukannya kegiatan pengabdian ini pada dasarnya untuk mencari penyelesaian atas masalah yang berkenaan dengan limbah kulit kerang. Metode yang diterapkan adalah Participatory Action Learning System, dimana para warga yang telah menjadi sasaran pengabdian dapat berpartisipasi secara langsung guna menjalankan pelatihan sampai penerapan. Pelatihan yang dilakukan berupa pembuatan kerajinan hingga pemasaran. Hasil yang dapat dicapai berupa produk kerajinan berbahan limbah kerang maupun pemasaran produk tersebut.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MATEMATIS SISWA SMA DALAM SOAL HIGH ORDER THINKING SKILL
Authors: Hatria Jihan Dwi
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkarakterisasi kemampuan berpikir kritis matematika siswa dalam menyelesaikan masalah terkait persamaan linear. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah rendahnya kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa yang terlihat dari hasil tes yang menunjukkan skor sangat rendah pada indikator-indikator seperti interpretasi, analisis, evaluasi, dan inferensi. Subjek penelitian adalah 25 siswa kelas XI SMA NEGERI 4 Sungai Penuh selama tahun akademik 2023-2024. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan alat pengumpulan data berupa tes esai dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan berpikir kritis matematika siswa sangat rendah, dengan skor rata-rata pada setiap indikator sebagai berikut: interpretasi 19%, analisis 14%, evaluasi 12,5%, dan inferensi 5,5%. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi rendahnya kemampuan berpikir kritis ini antara lain kurangnya pemahaman materi, kesalahan dalam menginterpretasi soal, serta ketidakmampuan dalam mengidentifikasi dan mengevaluasi solusi. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa siswa kelas XI SMA NEGERI 4 Sungai Penuh Aladdin memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis yang sangat rendah dalam menyelesaikan masalah persamaan linear. Untuk meningkatkan kemampuan ini, diperlukan peningkatan latihan dan metode pengajaran yang lebih efektif.
Kata Kunci: Analisis; Kemampuan berpikir kritis; Matematika
PENDAMPINGAN UMKM DALAM PEMBUATAN NOMOR INDUK BERUSAHA (NIB) DI DESA KEDUNGBENDO MELALUI OSS
Authors: Safira Alfia nikmah
Published: October 2024

Pendampingan UMKM di Desa Kedungbendo dalam pembuatan Nomor Induk Berusaha (NIB) melalui Online Single Submission (OSS). UMKM memiliki peranan penting dalam pertumbuhan ekonomi, namun keberadaannya memerlukan legalitas usaha yang termasuk izin perizinan. Dalam konteks ini, NIB menjadi identitas penting bagi pelaku usaha. Artikel ini menjelaskan proses pendampingan pembuatan NIB pada UMKM Bakso Campur di Desa Kedungbendo. Melalui tahapan sosialisasi, pendaftaran, dan penyerahan NIB, pendampingan dilakukan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan kemudahan bagi UMKM, survey kondisi, analisis permasalahan, serta implemenasi sosialisasi dan pendampingan langsung. Dengan demikian, UMKM dapat memahami dan memanfaatkan OSS untuk memperoleh NIB dengan lebih mudah, mendukung perkembangan usaha mereka secara legal.
Kata Kunci: UMKM, NIB, Online Single Submission (OSS), pendampingan, legalitas usaha
A Pelatihan Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Cair dari Limbah Cair Kulit Buah Kopi sebagai Pendukung Pertumbuhan Tanaman
Authors: Putri Ariyani Tasya Vyra
Published: October 2024

Kopi merupakan salah satu hasil perkebunan yang paling banyak diminati. Indonesia merupakan negara terbesar keempat sebagai penghasil kopi terbanyak di dunia. Salah satu daerah penghasil kopi di Indonesia adalah Desa Kalipucang yang terletak di lereng Gunung Bromo di Jawa Timur. Proses pengolahan biji kopi umumnya menghasilkan beberapa hasil samping. Kulit kopi merupakan salah satu hasil samping dari proses pengolahan kopi hingga menjadi biji kopi yang siap dikonsumsi. Umumnya kulit kopi tidak dimanfaatkan karena tidak memiliki nilai jual seperti biji kopi. Untuk meningkatkan nilai jual hasil samping berupa kulit kopi tersebut maka kulit kopi dimanfaatkan sebagai pupuk organik cair. Metode utama yang digunakan dalam pembuatan pupuk organik cair ini yaitu fermentasi dengan suhu ruang dan kondisi anaerob. Produk pupuk organik cair ini dapat digunakan untuk berbagai tanaman.
Pendampingan Pengetahuan tentang Pernikahan Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Sofafia Efa , Dian Safitri Ayu , Anggraeni Dewi
Published: October 2024

Early childhood marriage is a phenomenon that often occurs in various regions, including the northern coastal areas. Many factors trigger early child marriage, including economic, educational, and socio-cultural factors. Through the Service-Learning method, assisting parents and teenagers regarding knowledge of early childhood marriage is essential. Karang Anyar village, Tirto, and Depok village, Siwalan, are locations for mentoring activities. This mentoring activity provides education regarding child marriage at an early age, as well as the impact it has on children. The high rates of divorce, violence, and health problems that often occur in mentoring locations cannot be separated from the effects of early child marriage. Therefore, this assistance is carried out to reduce and prevent early child marriage.
The impact of a cashless electronic payment system on hyperinflation in Bangladesh
Authors: Mukta R. T. , Rayhan Z. , Faruq O.
Published: October 2024

The increase of electronic payment methods, or payments that don't include the use of currency has transformed financial transactions. Non-cash transactions are convenient, simple, and fast, among other benefits. Furthermore, payments without cash have an effect on Bangladesh's currency management. The practicality that comes with using transactions without cash causes the velocity of money to increase. The society has seen a decline in payments in cash, yet the velocity of currency causes an intense pace when transactions without cash are used. It is thought that increased money transmission capacity will have hyperinflation implications. The purpose of this study is to ascertain how the cashless payment method affects hyperinflation. This research utilized an analytical approach and additional information from the beginning of 2021 to the end of 2023 that had been collected through Bangladesh Bank using verification methodologies. Multiple linear regression analysis is the process of research. The findings indicated that the factors related to digital currency experienced significant adverse effects, the factors related to debit cards, credit cards, online banking, or mobile banking had a major beneficial effect, the parameters related to credit cards had a meaningless unfavourable impact, and the variables related to rates of interest had an important beneficial effect.
On explicit formulas of hyperbolic tangent matrix function
Authors: Laarichi Yassine , Ftouhi Mostafa , Gretete Driss
Published: October 2024

The hyperbolic tangent matrix function is a mathematical tool with diverse applications in various fields of mathematics, applied science, and engineering. The hyperbolic tangent matrix th(M), (M ∈ Mr (C)) can be determined through different techniques. In this paper, we establish several explicit formulas for th(tM). The first approach is based on Hermite matrix polynomial expansions, the second utilizes the decomposition of Fibonacci-Hörner, and the third involves polynomial decomposition utilizing the expression for the n-th power of the matrix and the polynomial decomposition of the exponential matrix. An example is provided to illustrate these methods.
A Comprehensive Analysis of Cirrhotic Cardiomyopathy Among Patients with Liver Cirrhosis at Tertiary Care Hospital, Karachi
Authors: Ravi Kumar  , Raj Bhansari  , Ajeet Kumar Lohana  , Rashid Qadeer
Published: October 2024

Objective: To determine the prevalence and complications of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy (CCM) in liver cirrhosis patients at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, and to analyze associated factors contributing to disease progression.
Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Civil Hospital Karachi, from October 2020 to April 2021. A total of 95 patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis were included. Data was collected using a structured format and analyzed using SPSS. Stratification was applied to assess the relationship between cirrhotic cardiomyopathy and key factors such as age, gender, and duration of cirrhosis. The study used echocardiography to evaluate cardiac function, and pro-BNP levels were measured to assess the severity of cardiomyopathy.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 43.66±4.87 years, with a mean heart rate of 73.51±12.41 beats/min, pro-BNP levels of 78.63±7.37 pg/ml, and mean cirrhosis duration of 1.65±0.99 years. Of the 95 patients, 15 (15.8%) had cirrhotic cardiomyopathy, while 80 (84.2%) did not. Gender distribution showed 48 (50.5%) males and 47 (49.5%) females. Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy was more common in patients with longer disease duration and higher Child-Pugh scores, but the differences were not statistically significant.
Conclusion: Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy is a prevalent but often underdiagnosed complication in liver cirrhosis patients, with significant implications for disease management. Early diagnosis and monitoring are crucial to preventing adverse cardiovascular outcomes in cirrhosis patients.
Assessment of Serum Lipid Profile Among Patients With Hemorrhagic Versus Ischemic Strokes at Muzaffarabad; A Comparative Study
Authors: Intafada Aslam  , Munazza Nazir  , Zarnab Munir  , Muhammad Ilyas  , Syed Rizwan Hussain  , Adnan Ghafoor  , Shafqat Shahzad
Published: October 2024

Objective: To assess the serum lipid level in adults with hemorrhagic versus ischemic stroke and determine the associated factors.
Methodology: A Comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of General Medicine, Combined Military Hospital Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir from 30-3-2020 to 30-9-2020. Out of 100 patients were enrolled and divided into two different groups. 3ml of blood was drawn and sent for fasting lipid profile to the single institutional laboratory. The blood samples were analyzed enzymatically using an autoanalyzer. All the obtained information was analyzed using SPSS.
Results: In ischemic stroke patients, the mean TC was 227.20±16.47 mg/dl; among hemorrhagic stroke patients, mean total cholesterol levels were 203.5 ±16.8 with the value of P=<0.001. The Total mean HDL was found 36.10±4.29 with a value of p=<0.001. In ischemic stroke patients, the mean LDL was 145.18±16.98; in hemorrhagic stroke patients, the mean LDL was 131.96±12.12 (p-value=<0.001). In ischemic stroke patients, the mean TG was 203.18±57.74 mg/dl while in hemorrhagic stroke patients, the mean TG was 164.67±53.25 with a value of p=0.001)
Conclusion: This study concluded that the mean TC, HDL, LDL, and TG of the patients was 215±20.42 mg/dl, 37.77±4.47 mg/dl, t 138.57±16.11 mg/dl, and 183.93±58.55 mg/dl respectively. This study further concluded that is substantial correlation exists between the serum lipid profile of adults and the type of stroke
Procesos de acreditación de Ingeniería en Electrónica y Computación del Centro Universitario de los Valles, de la Universidad de Guadalajara, México
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, CALDERON Cesar , OLIVA Francisco E. ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, GOMEZ Marco A. ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: October 2024

El objetivo del estudio fue comparar los procesos de acreditación de Ingeniería en Electrónica y Computación del CUValles, Universidad de Guadalajara. Se compararon los Marcos de Referencia, el proceso, la integración de la autoevaluación, recomendaciones y su seguimiento. Se encontraron diferencias en los Marcos de Referencia, en la integración de la información, similitud en recomendaciones sobre índices de rendimiento escolar, observaciones sobre atributos de egreso y objetivos educacionales. Hay aspectos por mejorar, es necesario sistematizar el seguimiento de recomendaciones.
Estrategias de comunicación y compromiso organizacional: Impulsores del desempeño laboral
Authors:   Universidad César Vallejo, MACETAS Mirko N. , CARHUANCHO-MENDOZA Irma M. ,   Universidad César Vallejo
Published: October 2024

El estudio analizó la influencia de las estrategias de comunicación y el compromiso organizacional en el desempeño laboral en la industria peruana, utilizando un enfoque cuantitativo y un diseño transversal. Se encuestó a 142 colaboradores de empresas industriales y se aplicaron pruebas de correlación y regresión ordinal. Los resultados demuestran que la comunicación efectiva y el compromiso organizacional son fundamentales para mejorar el rendimiento y la retención de empleados, sugiriendo políticas integradas para fortalecer la competitividad y sostenibilidad organizacional.
Prevalence of Escherichia Coli Pathotypes in Stools of HIV-Positive Adults Attending a HAART Clinic Ileife, Nigeria
Authors: K. I. T. Eniola, , L. M. Awoniyi, , N Torimiro, , O. O. Ajayi , V. O. Adeyemo-Eleyode
Published: October 2024

Morbidity and mortality among HIV/AIDS patients are often exacerbated by opportunistic infections (OIs). Escherichia coli has emerged as a significant agent of OIs in HIV-positive patients. The use of highly active antiretroviral therapies (HAART) has improved health outcomes, including a reduction in OIs like diarrhoea. This study aimed to identify and characterize the pathotypes of E. coli present in the stools of HIV-positive adults attending the HAART Clinic in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. E. coli was isolated and pathotyped based on the presence of specific virulence genes: eaeA, bfpA, stx1, stx2, eltB, estA, ipaH, pCVD, and EcoRI-PstI. Out of 271 stool samples examined, E. coli was detected in 27 (9.96%). Among the 72 E. coli strains isolated, 21 were identified as diarrheagenic E. coli (DEC): 11 (52.38%) were Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC), 7 (33.33%) were Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), and 3 (14.29%) were Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) pathotypes. Notably, five stool samples contained more than one DEC pathotype. The study found a low prevalence of DEC, with three major pathotypes prevalent among the HIV-positive adults sampled. Identifying specific E. coli pathotypes in HIV/AIDS patients is crucial for understanding potential complications and associated risks, which can guide clinicians in selecting appropriate treatments and managing bacterial co-infections more effectively.
The Effect of Mobile Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Bangladesh
Authors: Kumar Sarker Bipul , Kumar Sarker Debobrota , Rani Shaha Shompa , Saha Deepongkor , Sarker Saurav
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the growth of mobile banking and the financial performance of Bangladeshi commercial banks. The focus of the study was to clarify the mobile banking tactics used by commercial banks, evaluate their present financial situation, and identify how mobile banking impact their economic performance. The research design for the study was a descriptive survey. A census of all 13 of the commercial banks registered at Bangladesh Bank was conducted. The Central Bank of Bangladesh’s bulletins and financial statements covering the years 2018 through 2023 provided secondary data for the study. Using the statistical software for the social sciences (SPSS) version 26, descriptive statistics including mean, standard deviation, maximum, and minimum were utilized to examine the data and identify important patterns and sample features. After that, correlation analysis and a multiple regression model were used to evaluate the connections between the parameters. The study comes to the conclusion that the quantity of transactions and the number of mobile banking users have grown to be significant factors in the financial performance of Bangladesh’s commercial banks. Nevertheless, the quantity of transactions has no significant impact on the commercial bank’s financial standing in Bangladesh. The study leads to the execution that, despite a number of obstacles that must be overcome by cooperation amongst stakeholders, mobile banking is essential to improving the financial performance of commercial banks in Bangladesh.
La situación de los salvadoreños desplazados y refugiados
Authors: Montes Segundo
Published: October 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 39, No. 434, 1984: 904-920.
A propósito del veto a la ley electoral
Authors: R. D.
Published: October 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 39, No. 434, 1984: 921-923.
Adolescencia y libertad ; Grupos humanos y categorías sociales. Estudios de psicología social ; La Melancolía ; Angustia y conciliación de la muerte en nuestro tiempo
Authors: E. C.  , I. M. B.  , G. B. P.  , M. A.
Published: October 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 39, No. 434, 1984: 939-943.
Diálogo en Ayagualo ; Derechos humanos ; Iglesia
Authors: ECA: Estudios Centroamericanos
Published: October 2024

No abstract available.

ECA Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 39, No. 434, 1984: 944-970.
Determination of trace heavy metals Content of various herbal drinks marketed in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Olokoba Suleman
Published: October 2024

The study encompasses an evaluation of the health risk and hazard profiles of heavy metals contents in various herbal drinks (AGBO) products marketed in Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria. Twenty (20) herbal drinks samples from four (4) different study (saw-mil, Osere, Oja-oba and Oke-odo) areas were collected randomly, digested and analyzed. Zinc, Lead, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Cadmium, Chromium and Nickel were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. The results of this study indicated that most of the heavy metals (Zn, Pb, Cu and Mn) in the herbal drinks were below the WHO recommended permissible limits. Chromium (Cr) and Cadmium (Cd) are not detected in all of the herbal drinks analyzed. However, sample C2 and D2 among other analyzed herbal samples contained unsafe concentrations of iron (Fe) and nickel (Ni) that exceeded the WHO recommended permissible limits. From the health point of view, the EDIs value of all the herbal drinks are below the daily reference dose. The non-cancerous (HQ) and hazard index (HI) value of all the herbal samples are less than one (1). Based on the results obtained in this study, there would be a non-carcinogenic health risk and hazard effects to the people taking and consuming the herbal drinks marketed in all the study areas.
Predictors of medication regimen complexity and its impact on hemoglobin a1c in type 2 diabetes patients: a retrospective analysis in ambulatory care in Makkah City
Authors: Khayyat Sarah M. , Ali Ruba S. Azfr , Alrammaal Hanadi H. , Khayyat Salwa M.S. , Alqurashi Wafaa A. , Alsaedi Reemaz , Alotaibi Wejdan , Alahmadi Aseel
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND:

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a widespread chronic disease that poses a significant management challenge due to the complexity of the associated medication regimens, which can have a considerable impact on patient outcomes.

OBJECTIVES:

Explore the complexity level of diabetes medications among patients with T2DM and to identify the predictors of medication regimen complexity (MRC) and its correlation with hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels.

DESIGN:

Retrospective, cross-sectional study

SETTING:

An ambulatory care setting of a tertiary hospital in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

Patients with T2DM referred to the diabetic clinic were identified and assessed for eligibility. The data were collected from patient electronic medical records between October 2022 and September 2023. The MRC Index was used to evaluate the complexity of the patients’ medication regimens.

MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES:

MRC index scores and HbA1c levels

SAMPLE SIZE:

353 records of patients with T2DM

RESULTS:

The analysis revealed that 61.8% (n=218) of patients had high MRC, with the dosing frequency contributing significantly to their MRC (mean=3.9, SD=1.9). Having polypharmacy and longstanding T2DM were predictors of high MRC (odds ratios=4.9 and 2.6, respectively;
P
≤.01). Additionally, there was an inverse association between the patients’ diabetes-specific MRC index scores and their glycemic control (odds ratios=0.2,
P
<.001).

CONCLUSION:

The study findings highlight the importance of considering MRC in managing T2DM. Simplifying medication regimens and optimizing medication management strategies can improve patient outcomes. Further research is needed to explore interventions to reduce MRC and enhance diabetes management in this population.

LIMITATIONS:

Retrospective study design measuring the MRC at a diabetes-specific level.
Phylogenetic Analysis for Molecular Characterization and Identification of Rhodopseudomonas Spp.
Authors:   Microbial	Physiology Lab, Department of Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana -500 007, India, Ramavath Saraswathi , Bogarapu Rajani ,   Microbial	Physiology Lab, Department of Botany, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana -500 007, India
Published: October 2024

The BLAST analysis is a fast method for identifying likely microbial species. However, it is not always able to definitively determine closely related genera or taxa because there may be numerous similar or identical scores from homologous sequences. In order to overcome this constraint, the utilization of phylogenetic tree construction and analysis is employed to get a more accurate molecular characterization of microorganisms. This study utilized the 16S rDNA sequence of BRSSOU1, which formed a cluster with a particular strain in the phylogenetic tree and exhibited a 99.92% alignment with Rhodopseudomonas sp. according to the NCBI-BLAST results. Therefore, BRSSOU1 was determined to be Rhodopseudomonas palustris. Our deduction is that BRSSOU1 is a variant of Rhodopseudomonas palustris. The strains were obtained from water samples collected at the source of the Jhelum River near Verinag, Kashmir. In addition, samples of wastewater were obtained from several rivers, namely Arpath, Lidder, Neelum, Sind, Kunhar, and Pohru. PNSB strains were isolated and identified using both traditional bacterial culture techniques and molecular approaches. The identification technique effectively uncovered these strains of Purple Non-sulfur Bacteria (PNSB).