bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessing the Dietary Habits of Canadians by Eating Location and Occasion: Findings from the Canadian Community Health Survey, Cycle 2.2
Authors: Nishi Stephanie , Jessri Mahsa , L'Abbé Mary
Published: August 2024

Occasion and location of food environment has an influence on dietary habits, nutritional quality and overall health and nutrition-related chronic disease risk. Eating occasion and location was assessed in 20,402 Canadians aged ≥ 2 years, with a focus on energy, saturated fat, added sugars, and sodium intake by age group. Data showed >80% of children, compared to ~60% of adolescents and adults, consumed three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks in a day. Dinner contributed the most calories [ranging from 395 ± 11 kcal (2–3 year olds) to 952 ± 27 kcal (men 19–30 years)], saturated fat [7.4 ± 0.2% energy (2–3 year olds) to 9.1 ± 0.3% energy (women 31–50 years)], and sodium [851 ± 24 mg (2–3 year olds) to 1299 ± 69 mg (men 19–30 years)], while snacks contributed the most added sugars [22 ± 1 kcal (men >70 years) to 45 ± 1 kcal (2–3 year olds)]. By eating location, most Canadians (>90%) reported consuming food from home. Subsequently, home was associated with the majority of energy [1383 ± 23 kcal (women >70 years) to 2090 ± 35 kcal (boys 9–13 years)], saturated fat [20.4 ± 0.4%E (men 51–70 years) to 24.2 ± 0.4%E (2–3 year olds)], added sugars [77 ± 3 kcal (men 19–30 years) to 117 ± 2 kcal (2–3 year olds)], and sodium [2137 ± 59 mg (women 19–30 years) to 2638 ± 45 mg (men 51–70 years)] intakes. Reported eating behaviours suggest action is needed at individual and population levels to alter food purchasing and consumption habits, specifically with regards to snacking habits and foods prepared at home.
The relation of low glycaemic index fruit consumption to glycaemic control and risk factors for coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetes
Authors: Jenkins David J A , Srichaikul Korbua , Kendall Cyril W. C. , Sievenpiper John L , Abdulnour Silva , Mirrahimi Arash , Meneses Cláudia , Nishi Stephanie , He X , Lee S , So Y T , Esfahani A , Mitchell Sheila , Parker T L , Vidgen Edward , G. Josse Robert , Leiter Lawrence
Published: August 2024

Aims/hypothesis

Sugar has been suggested to promote obesity, diabetes and coronary heart disease (CHD), yet fruit, despite containing sugars, may also have a low glycaemic index (GI) and all fruits are generally recommended for good health. We therefore assessed the effect of fruit with special emphasis on low GI fruit intake in type 2 diabetes.

Methods

This secondary analysis involved 152 type 2 diabetic participants treated with glucose-lowering agents who completed either 6 months of high fibre or low GI dietary advice, including fruit advice, in a parallel design.

Results

Change in low GI fruit intake ranged from −3.1 to 2.7 servings/day. The increase in low GI fruit intake significantly predicted reductions in HbA1c (r = −0.206, p = 0.011), systolic blood pressure (r = −0.183, p = 0.024) and CHD risk (r = −0.213, p = 0.008). Change in total fruit intake ranged from −3.7 to 3.2 servings/day and was not related to study outcomes. In a regression analysis including the eight major carbohydrate foods or classes of foods emphasised in the low GI diet, only low GI fruit and bread contributed independently and significantly to predicting change in HbA1c. Furthermore, comparing the highest with the lowest quartile of low GI fruit intake, the percentage change in HbA1c was reduced by −0.5% HbA1c units (95% CI 0.2–0.8 HbA1c units, p < 0.001).

Conclusions/interpretation

Low GI fruit consumption as part of a low GI diet was associated with lower HbA1c, blood pressure and CHD risk and supports a role for low GI fruit consumption in the management of type 2 diabetes

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00438698
Effect of lowering the glycemic load with canola oil on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Jenkins David J.A. , Kendall Cyril W.C. , Vuksan Vladimir , Faulkner Dorothea , Augustin Livia S.A. , Mitchell Sandra , Ireland Christopher , Srichaikul Korbua , Mirrahimi Arash , Chiavaroli Laura , Blanco Mejia Sonia , Nishi Stephanie , Sahye-Pudaruth Sandhya , Patel Darshna , Bashyam Balachandran , Vidgen Edward , Souza Russell J. de , L. Sievenpiper John , Coveney Judy , G. Josse Robert , A. Leiter Lawrence
Published: August 2024

OBJECTIVE

Despite their independent cardiovascular disease (CVD) advantages, effects of α-linolenic acid (ALA), monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA), and low-glycemic-load (GL) diets have not been assessed in combination. We therefore determined the combined effect of ALA, MUFA, and low GL on glycemic control and CVD risk factors in type 2 diabetes.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

The study was a parallel design, randomized trial wherein each 3-month treatment was conducted in a Canadian academic center between March 2011 and September 2012 and involved 141 participants with type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 6.5%–8.5% [48–69 mmol/mol]) treated with oral antihyperglycemic agents. Participants were provided with dietary advice on either a low-GL diet with ALA and MUFA given as a canola oil–enriched bread supplement (31 g canola oil per 2,000 kcal) (test) or a whole-grain diet with a whole-wheat bread supplement (control). The primary outcome was HbA1c change. Secondary outcomes included calculated Framingham CVD risk score and reactive hyperemia index (RHI) ratio.

RESULTS

Seventy-nine percent of the test group and 90% of the control group completed the trial. The test diet reduction in HbA1c units of −0.47% (−5.15 mmol/mol) (95% CI −0.54% to −0.40% [−5.92 to −4.38 mmol/mol]) was greater than that for the control diet (−0.31% [−3.44 mmol/mol] [95% CI −0.38% to −0.25% (−4.17 to −2.71 mmol/mol)], P = 0.002), with the greatest benefit observed in those with higher systolic blood pressure (SBP). Greater reductions were seen in CVD risk score for the test diet, whereas the RHI ratio increased for the control diet.

CONCLUSIONS

A canola oil–enriched low-GL diet improved glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, particularly in participants with raised SBP, whereas whole grains improved vascular reactivity.
The effect of a dietary portfolio compared to a DASH-type diet on blood pressure
Authors: Jenkins David J.A. , Jones Peter J.H. , Frohlich Jiri , Lamarche Benoit , Ireland Christopher , Nishi Stephanie , Srichaikul Korbua , Galange P. , Pellini C. , Faulkner Dorothea , Souza Russell J. de , L. Sievenpiper John , Mirrahimi Arash , H. Jayalath Viranda , Augustin Livia S.A. , Bashyam Balachandran , Leiter Lawrence , Josse Robert , Couture Peter , Ramprasath Vanu , Kendall Cyril W.C.
Published: August 2024

Background and aim

Compared to a DASH-type diet, an intensively applied dietary portfolio reduced diastolic blood pressure at 24 weeks as a secondary outcome in a previous study. Due to the importance of strategies to reduce blood pressure, we performed an exploratory analysis pooling data from intensively and routinely applied portfolio treatments from the same study to assess the effect over time on systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure (MAP), and the relation to sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), and portfolio components.

Methods and results

241 participants with hyperlipidemia, from four academic centers across Canada were randomized and completed either a DASH-type diet (control n = 82) or a dietary portfolio that included, soy protein, viscous fibers and nuts (n = 159) for 24 weeks. Fasting measures and 7-day food records were obtained at weeks 0, 12 and 24, with 24-h urines at weeks 0 and 24. The dietary portfolio reduced systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure compared to the control by 2.1 mm Hg (95% CI, 4.2 to −0.1 mm Hg) (p = 0.056), 1.8 mm Hg (CI, 3.2 to 0.4 mm Hg) (p = 0.013) and 1.9 mm Hg (CI, 3.4 to 0.4 mm Hg) (p = 0.015), respectively. Blood pressure reductions were small at 12 weeks and only reached significance at 24 weeks. Nuts, soy and viscous fiber all related negatively to change in mean arterial pressure (ρ = −0.15 to −0.17, p ≤ 0.016) as did urinary potassium (ρ = −0.25, p = 0.001), while the Na+/K+ ratio was positively associated (ρ = 0.20, p = 0.010).

Conclusions

Consumption of a cholesterol-lowering dietary portfolio also decreased blood pressure by comparison with a healthy DASH-type diet.

Clinical Trial Reg. No.

NCT00438425, clinicaltrials.gov.
Assessing the nutritional quality of diets of Canadian children and adolescents using the 2014 Health Canada Surveillance Tool Tier System
Authors: Jessri Mahsa , Nishi Stephanie , R. L’Abbé Mary
Published: August 2024

  

Background

Health Canada’s Surveillance Tool (HCST) Tier System was developed in 2014 with the aim of assessing the adherence of dietary intakes with Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide (EWCFG). HCST uses a Tier system to categorize all foods into one of four Tiers based on thresholds for total fat, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar, with Tier 4 reflecting the unhealthiest and Tier 1 the healthiest foods. This study presents the first application of the HCST to examine (i) the dietary patterns of Canadian children, and (ii) the applicability and relevance of HCST as a measure of diet quality.

Methods

Data were from the nationally-representative, cross-sectional Canadian Community Health Survey 2.2. A total of 13,749 participants aged 2–18 years who had complete lifestyle and 24-hour dietary recall data were examined.

Results

Dietary patterns of Canadian children and adolescents demonstrated a high prevalence of Tier 4 foods within the sub-groups of processed meats and potatoes. On average, 23–31 % of daily calories were derived from “other” foods and beverages not recommended in EWCFG. However, the majority of food choices fell within the Tier 2 and 3 classifications due to lenient criteria used by the HCST for classifying foods. Adherence to the recommendations presented in the HCST was associated with closer compliance to meeting nutrient Dietary Reference Intake recommendations, however it did not relate to reduced obesity as assessed by body mass index (p > 0.05).

Conclusions

EWCFG recommendations are currently not being met by most children and adolescents. Future nutrient profiling systems need to incorporate both positive and negative nutrients and an overall score. In addition, a wider range of nutrient thresholds should be considered for HCST to better capture product differences, prevent categorization of most foods as Tiers 2–3 and provide incentives for product reformulation. 
Cross-sectional associations between dietary intake and carotid intima media thickness in type 2 diabetes: baseline data from a randomised trial
Authors: Chiavaroli Laura , Mirrahimi Arash , Ireland Christopher , Mitchell Sandra , Sahye-Pudaruth Sandhya , Coveney Judy , Olowoyeye Omodele , Patel Darshna , Souza Russell J. de , Augustin Livia S. A. , Bashyam Balachandran , Pichika Sathish Chandra , Blanco Mejia Sonia , Nishi Stephanie , A. Leiter Lawrence , G. Josse Robert , McKeown-Eyssen Gail E. , Moody Alan R. , Kendall Cyril W. C. , Sievenpiper John L , Jenkins David J A
Published: August 2024

Objective To assess associations between dietary intake and carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) by carotid ultrasound (CUS), a surrogate marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, in those with type 2 diabetes.

Design Cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from 325 participants from three randomised controlled trials collected in the same way.

Setting Risk Factor Modification Centre, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada.

Participants 325 participants with type 2 diabetes, taking oral antidiabetic agents, with an HbA1c between 6.5% and 8.0% at screening, without a recent cardiovascular event.

Main outcome measures CIMT by CUS and associations with dietary intake from 7-day food records, as well as anthropometric measures and fasting serum samples.

Results CIMT was significantly inversely associated with dietary pulse intake (β=−0.019, p=0.009), available carbohydrate (β=−0.004, p=0.008), glycaemic load (β=−0.001, p=0.007) and starch (β=−0.126, p=0.010), and directly associated with total (β=0.004, p=0.028) and saturated (β=0.012, p=0.006) fat intake in multivariate regression models adjusted for age, smoking, previous CVD event, blood pressure medication, antidiabetic medication and ultrasonographer.

Conclusions Lower CIMT was significantly associated with greater consumption of dietary pulses and carbohydrates and lower total and saturated fat intake, suggesting a potential role for diet in CVD risk management in type 2 diabetes. Randomised controlled trials are anticipated to explore these associations further.
Creating community in online critical social work courses
Authors: Singh Rose C.B , Ferguson Renee Nichole
Published: August 2024

This piece shares a practical participation assignment that emphasizes community-building, activism, collective learning, and contributions. Grounded in critical and inclusive pedagogical approaches, this assignment strives to create and model critical social work practices that require learners to be thoughtful and intentional about their engagement with the community both within and beyond the borders of the virtual classroom. We included this participation assignment in asynchronous online critical social work courses and continue to develop the assignment based on student experiences and feedback. We share the strengths of the assignment, for example, community-building, mutual peer support, countering the isolation that is commonly experienced in online learning, critical self-reflection and self-evaluation, opportunities for student choice, and encouragement of social justice activism outside of the course, and bringing this back into the course in meaningful ways. We also indicate contradictions and challenges of the assignment, for instance, individualistic expectations of participation, resistance from learners to non-traditional assignments, unsettling dominance in curriculum, and the corresponding implications on student evaluations. Lastly, we share our hopeful roadmap for support and implementation of critical and inclusive pedagogical approaches for online social work education and creative assignments that build community inside and outside our learning and teaching contexts.
For Black Women, Health Care is an Abolition Issue
Authors: Ferguson Renee Nichole
Published: August 2024

This article explores the intersection of Black women's health experiences in Canada with the pervasive influence of carceral philosophies in healthcare and social work systems. It highlights how Black women, due to historical and ongoing racial and gendered surveillance, face unique challenges within a neoliberal healthcare system that merges punishment with care. The article underscores the importance of abolitionist approaches in social work and healthcare, advocating for strategies that move beyond punishment towards supportive, community-based care. It calls for a deeper understanding of the socio-economic and racial factors affecting Black women's health and the need for systemic change to address these inequities.
Weight management using meal replacements and cardiometabolic risk reduction in individuals with pre-diabetes and features of metabolic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Noronha Jarvis C. , Nishi Stephanie , Khan Tauseef A. , Blanco Mejia Sonia , Kendall Cyril W. C. , Kahleová Hana , Rahelić Dario , Salas-Salvadó Jordi , A. Leiter Lawrence , Lean Michael E. J. , Sievenpiper John L
Published: August 2024

This review synthesized the evidence from randomized controlled trials comparing the effect of meal replacements (MRs) as part of a weight loss intervention with conventional food-based weight loss diets on cardiometabolic risk in individuals with pre-diabetes and features of metabolic syndrome. MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library were searched through January 16, 2024. Data were pooled using the generic inverse variance method and expressed as mean difference [95% confidence intervals]. The overall certainty of the evidence was assessed using GRADE. Ten trials (n = 1254) met the eligibility criteria. MRs led to greater reductions in body weight (-1.38 kg [-1.81, -0.95]), body mass index (BMI, -0.56 kg/m2 [-0.78, -0.34]), waist circumference (-1.17 cm [-1.93, -0.41]), HbA1c (-0.11% [-0.22, 0.00]), LDL-c (-0.18 mmol/L [-0.28, -0.08]), non-HDL-c (-0.17 mmol/L [-0.33, -0.01]), and systolic blood pressure (-2.22 mmHg [-4.20, -0.23]). The overall certainty of the evidence was low to moderate owing to imprecision and/or inconsistency. The available evidence suggests that incorporating MRs into a weight loss intervention leads to small important reductions in body weight, BMI, LDL-c, non-HDL-c, and systolic blood pressure, and trivial reductions in waist circumference and HbA1c, beyond that seen with conventional food-based weight loss diets.
A DYNAMICAL MODEL OF COMPUTER VIRUS WITH INFECTIVE EXTERNAL STORAGE DEVICE
Authors: Nwaokolo Martin Afam , Gweryina Reuben Iortyer , Ogohi Nissy Ufedo
Published: August 2024

A computer virus is a type of malicious software program (“Malware”) that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. Most of our computer systems, media devices and storages are victims of computer virus. Due to the continuous infections of computer systems, several studies and works are being done on the transmission, dynamics and epidemiology of computer virus. It is a major source of concern due to the importance and necessity of the computer system and the usefulness of the internet. Based on the menace caused by the virus to computers, the researcher decided to carry out this work so as to to investigate the propagation effects of computer viruses with infective external storage media on computer systems. In this work, a mathematical model of a dynamical system of computer virus with an infected external storage media on viral spread is formulated, by extending a four-compartment model proposed by Peng et al, (2013) to five compartments. We computed the reproduction potential, the local and global stability analysis of. Numerical simulation shows that when there is no repair for the exposed computers, the infection rate is high (), but when exposed computers are being repaired, there is reduction in the number of exposed and infected computers).
Review of the Book Creators in the Academic Library: Instruction and Outreach
Authors: Denneler Alyssa
Published: August 2024

Review of the book Creators in the Academic Library: Instruction and Outreach, edited by Alexander C. Watkins and Rebecca Zuege Kuglitsch. Association of College and Research Libraries. 312 pp. ISBN: 978-0-8389-3970-3
Pengaruh Strategi Pemasaran Terhadap Volume Penjualan
Authors: Novitasari Puput Indah
Published: August 2024

Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui serta menganalisis bagaimana pengaruh secara parsial (individu) dan simultan (serentak) antara strategi bauran pemasaran 4p yang mencakup produk, harga, promosi, dan distribusi terhadap volume penjualan pada Home Industri Ideas Art Mojokerto. Merupakan penelitian kuantitatif yang menggunakan metode survei. Data primer diolah dengan teknik convenience sampling sehingga diperoleh 42 responden. Hasil pengolahan data dalam penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa secara parsial produk, harga, promosi dan distribusi memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap volume penjualan pada Home Industri Ideas Art Mojokerto. Selain itu, secara simultan strategi bauran pemasaran 4P yang mencakup produk, harga, promosi, dan distribusi memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap volume penjualan pada Home Industri Ideas Art Mojokerto.
Pengaruh Pelatihan Kerja dan Pengembangan Karir Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil (PNS) Dinas Pariwisata Kebudayaan dan Kepemudaan Olahraga Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
Authors: Mahdavikia Alif , Agung Nugroho Ari , Prihardini Wibawa Dian
Published: August 2024

Alif Mahdavikia. 302 19 11 033. Pengaruh Pelatihan Kerja dan Pengembangan Karir terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada Dinas Pariwisata Kebudayaan dan Kepemudaan Olahraga Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung.
 
Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kinerja pegawai yang menjadi permasalahan yang selalu dihadapi instansi pemerintah, oleh karena itu manajemen perlu mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis kajian tentang Pengaruh Pelatihan Kerja dan Pengembangan Karir terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada Dinas Pariwisata Kebudayaan dan Kepemudaan Olahraga Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian deskriptif. Metode yang digunakan yaitu penelitian kuantitatif. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 65 responden dengan menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh. Model analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis linier berganda.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel pelatihan kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai dan variabel pengembangan karir berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Secara simultan pelatihan kerja dan pengembangan karir berpengaruh kinerja Pegawai Negeri Sipil pada Dinas Pariwisata Kebudayaan dan Kepemudaan Olahraga Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung.
 
Kata Kunci: Kinerja, Pelatihan Kerja dan Pengembangan Karir
A MEASURE OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH MRF TYRES
Authors: Dr. G. SATHIYAMOORTHY  , RAJA ROXIA
Published: August 2024

The behavior of customers toward MRF Tyre, particularly in Tirupur city, is the subject of this survey. The purpose of the study was to examine customer satisfaction with MRF tyre, to determine which media outlets encourage consumers to purchase MRF tyre and to ascertain the degree of satisfaction with various MRF tyre components. One source of primary data is a questionnaire. In Tirupur city, a survey was conducted, and 120 people responded. Secondary data for the study was gathered from relevant journals and websites. For this study, non-probability sampling strategies were employed. The statistical tools employed were one-way ANOVA and simple percentage analyses. Developed a hypothesis and tested it using the reliability and normality tests. Results of the analysis showed that most respondents were influenced by friends and that they were generally happy with the different aspects of MRF Tyre. In conclusion, the majority of Tirupur city residents who use MRF tyre for their vehicles felt that the tyre were both comfortable and reasonably priced.
PARAMETER FOR ORGANIZING HALAL TOURISM VILLAGES IN INDONESIA TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
Authors: Handono Wahyu Agung , Sawarjuwono Tjiptohadi , Rohmawati Elly Dwi
Published: August 2024

This study aims to identify guidelines for the implementation of halal tourism in Indonesia in order to formulate the component parameters in the implementation of Halal Tourism Village. This study used literature review as method in analyzing the data, which were 21 books indexed by web of science (SCI). The result of this study indicate that efforts to implement halal tourism villages must be able to meet the needs of tourists, namely the need for fun and the need for worship in the form of providing adequate infrastructure. As for the fulfillment of infrastructure in the halal tourism village in the form of tourist destinations, religious facilities, halal-certified food and beverage services, sharia lodging, good road access, sharia travel, and centers of typical souvenirs.
Improving Early Childhood Creative Thinking Skills Through Nature-Based Loose Parts Media
Authors: Maghfirotul Qiromah Istianah , Hadi Pradana Pascalian , Hasanah Hisbiyatul
Published: August 2024

Today’s age, many children seem to be less interested in learning at school. This could be because they arespending more time playing with gadgets at home instead of studying. As a result, their creativity andcritical thinking skills are not being optimally developed. To address this issue, researchers have tried toimprove children’s creative thinking abilities by using nature-based loose part media. They conductedan action classroom research with 20 children to evaluate the impact of this approach on their creativethinking skills. The researchers observed indicators such as the children’s curiosity, imagination, ability toproduce forms, and sense of responsibility. The results showed that using nature-based loose part mediacan significantly enhance young children’s creative thinking abilities. In pre-cycle, 11 children showedhigh achievement in creative thinking abilities, but this number increased to 15 children in cycle I and 19children in cycle II. Therefore, it is crucial for educational institutions to use nature-based loose part mediaduring early childhood learning activities to promote children’s creativity and critical thinking skill
Strategy Preschool Teachers’ Experiences in Handling Early Childhood Children with Indications of Speech Delay
Authors: Handayani Lisya , Fridani Lara , Rahayu Wardani 
Published: August 2024

Dealing with these situations, educators must approach them with sensitivity and take the right steps to handle them. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of the teacher and the strategies they use in handling children with speech delays. The subjects of this study were preschool teachers who directly worked with such children. The data was collected through interviews and observations. The qualitative data showed that participants faced various challenges. The researcher concluded that the teacher's role is to create a conducive learning environment, encourage children to participate actively in activities, facilitate children to interact and cooperate in small groups, make learning plans, conduct continuous assessments, and create reports on children's individual development and learning. Teachers should use various learning methods, educational media, and provide positive feedback to students..
The Effectiveness of Using Augmented Reality to Improve Young Learners’ English Vocabulary Mastery
Authors: Rahmadani Nabila Putri , Saputri Tiyas , Basuki Edi Pujo , Djuwari Djuwari
Published: August 2024

This research was conducted to examine the effectiveness of using Augmented Reality to improve young learners’ English vocabulary mastery and to find out the students’ perceptions after using Augmented Reality as a learning medium at one of elementary schools in Surabaya. This quantitative research used experimental design involving experimental and control groups. The data collected using pre-test, post-test and questionnaire. The results of the students' pre-test and post-test were analyzed using the independent sample t-test, and the results of the questionnaire data were collected from the students by questionnaire sheet. The result indicated that Augmented Reality effectively improved young learners' English vocabulary mastery with the mean scores in the experimental group increased notably from 37,6133 in the pre-test to 75,4000 in the post-test. According to the data of questionnaire, the students mostly agreed that their scores were improved because Augmented Reality offered interesting and enjoyable learning experience. This was an indication that using Augmented Reality not only significantly boosts vocabulary scores but also positively impacts students' perceptions of the learning process.
Exploring Teacher’s Use of Deductive and Inductive Methods and The Teaching of English Text Types
Authors: Saifuddin Muhammad , Charisma Rahayu
Published: August 2024

Deductive and Inductive method are two common teaching method applied by teachers. Both of the methods provide advantages to teachers to their teaching process. However, each of them also present different principles of the implementation. In that case, this research was carried out to figure out the teacher’s teaching activities representing the principles of implementing deductive and inductive method as well as to figure out the teacher’s reasons of selection the teaching methods (deductive or inductive method) in context of teaching English text types. To obtain the data to answer the research questions, a case study approach was used. The instruments used were observation and interview while the participant of this study was the English teacher of one of vocational school in Jombang having 10 years experiences. The findings of the research showed that the teacher applied different method for different class as it appeared in teacher’s selection of the activities representing the principles of teaching methods. The teacher selected to apply deductive method in which the activities presented the general rule – example – practice. Meanwhile, in inductive teaching method, the activities covered example – practice – general rule. In addition, it was also revealed that the teacher considered students’ level of interaction, text type, vocabulary usage as the reasons of selection between deductive or inductive method. At last, deductive and inductive method were said to be effective and appropriate teaching method which provided students to learn deductively and inductively as long as the teacher choose the method appropriately based on some considerations; interaction level, text type, and vocabulary usage. These research results contribute significantly to the teachers who often find difficulties which way best to apply when teaching English text types since they present different genre of text and the language use. Thus, this research results present the practical ways as high consideration to those teachers who are willing to undergo the methods whether it is deductive or inductive teaching method.
Social Inquiry Learning Model in Improving Elementary School Students' Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Bahtiar Reza Syehma , Desiningrum Noviana , Putri Ellena Aurellia
Published: August 2024

The importance of developing critical thinking skills in elementary education has gained increasing recognition, particularly through the implementation of inquiry-based learning (IBL) models. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the social inquiry learning model in enhancing critical thinking skills among fourth-grade students at an public elementary school in Surabaya. Employing a qualitative case study methodology, data were collected through interviews, classroom observations, reflective journals, and document analysis. The thematic analysis revealed significant improvements in critical thinking for 75% of the participants, highlighting key themes such as "Engagement in Critical Thinking" and "Interaction Patterns in Learning Activities." These findings support the theoretical frameworks of Vygotsky and Piaget, demonstrating the model's applicability in non-Western educational contexts. The study suggests that culturally responsive teaching methods, incorporating social interactions and structured inquiry, can significantly enhance cognitive development. However, the limited scope of a single school and a small sample size suggest the need for further research across diverse settings. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of inquiry-based learning and the role of teacher preparation in implementing these strategies. This research underscores the importance of interactive, student-centered learning frameworks in fostering critical thinking and calls for a shift towards more dynamic educational approaches to prepare students for complex global challenges.
Monitoring Pediculosis Capitis in Students At Al-Muhajirin Islamic Boarding School, Cikarang Pusat, West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Anindita Reza , Wahyu Ega Nuraini , Perwitasari Melania , Nathalia Dede Dwi , Beandrade Maya Uzia , Harahap Nofria Rizki Amalia
Published: August 2024

Introduction : Pediculosis capitis is a scalp hair disorder caused by an infestation of the lice of Pediculus humanus capitis. The spread of this disease is dominant in Islamic boarding school students. This disease besides causing itching and lesions on the scalp also causes loss of concentration and enjoyment of learning in children. The objective of this study was to determine the percentage of female students infested with P. humanus capitis.
Methods : The design of this research is cross-sectional. The sample for this study was 41 female students of grade 7 at AL-Muhajirin Islamic Boarding School, Central Cikarang, West Java. Examination of  P. humanus capitis on all female students was carried out using the serit method. The P. humanus capitis lice found were then collected and preserved preparations were made for microscopic morphological identification.
Results : The results of this study showed that from 41 samples, 36 (87.8%) students were found to be positive for P. humanus capitis.
Conclusions : The conclusion from this study is that the percentage of pediculosis capitis in female students is high, so it is necessary to take countermeasures in the form of head lice medication and education about personal hygiene for class 7 female students at Al-Muhajirin Islamic Boarding School, Central Cikarang, West Java
Effect of Oral Administration of Mytragina Speciosa on Blood Ketone Level and Glomerular Histology in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Mice
Authors: Choirotussanijjah Choirotussanijjah , Salim Hotimah Masdan , Bintarti Tri Wahyuni , Irawan Danny
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by increased sugar levels that cause serious damage to various organs. Diabetic ketoacidosis is one of the complications of diabetes mellitus. It is characterized by a decrease in the patient's consciousness, increased blood sugar levels, and the presence of acidic ketone bodies. It is a serious condition that can cause a coma or even death. Mytragina Speciosa,  known as kratom, is a plant often found in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia. This herb is frequently used as a stimulant to treat fatigue and help improve productivity. Based on previous research, Mytragina Speciosa is rich in alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenols. These compounds are very useful for inhibiting the activity of α-glucosidase and lipase enzymes in the pancreas, so they have a potential effect on diabetes mellitus. However, there has been no research related to the administration of Mytragina Speciosa its effect on blood ketone levels and glomerular diameter.
Objective: to determine whether there is an effect of Mytragina Speciosa on blood ketone levels and glomerular diameter in mice with a diabetes mellitus model.
Methods: Hyperglycemia is induced by Streptozotocin. On the 14th day, the mice will be checked for hyperglycemia and blood ketone levels. Administration of Mytragina Speciosa begins on day 15 for 2 weeks. At the end of the second week, the mice will be checked for blood ketone levels using a special kit to detect ketone bodies. Furthermore, the glomerular diameter will also be assessed.
Results: In this study, treatment for 2 weeks only caused an increase in blood sugar levels in mice, but did not cause an increase in blood ketone levels in the diabetes group or other treatment groups (p > 0.05). Histological preparation of the Glomerulus showed a decline in glomerular diameter.
Conclusions: The administration of Mitragyna speciosa extract did not result in a significant increase in blood ketone levels in diabetic mice. Many factors are involved in increasing blood ketone. It is necessary to monitor ketone levels during treatment as well as have a longer treatment time to see the effect of Mitragyna speciosa on ketones
Development of an Instrument for Measuring Intention to ACT and Healthy Eating Behavior of Students
Authors: Harahap Lia Junita , Harahap Lena Juliana
Published: August 2024

The instrument is one of the supporting successes of learning. Assessment of student behavior will influence students' thoughts and decisions in taking more positive action.
This study aims to develop a valid and reliable instrument for students' intention to act and Healthy Eating Behavior. The resulting instrument was a test in the form of a checklist. This research was conducted from March to April 2022 at SMA Negeri 1 Sayur Matinggi with a sample of 38 students from Natural Science 1 and Natural Science 2 classes. The research method uses the ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) adopted from the Branch. However, this research only reached the development stage. The results showed that the instrument for assessing the intention to act, and Healthy Eating Behavior was feasible with the respective expert validation results of 87.50 and 84.38. The results of the empirical validation show that 41 questions about the intention to act and 40 questions about healthy eating behavior were valid because they were more than 0.320, and the reliability was more than 0.6.
The Effect of Cold Compresses on Dysmenorrhea in Adolescent Women
Authors: Abidah Siska Nurul , Anggasari Yasi , Rahayu Esty Puji , Maulidia Ella
Published: August 2024

Dysmenorrhea is discomfort during the first day or second day of menstruation that can interfere with the activities of adolescent girls, so that one of them must be treated using non-pharmacological therapy, namely cold compresses. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of cold compresses on reducing dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls at Pesantren At-Tauhid Sidoresmo Surabaya.
The design used in this study is Quasy experimental design with one group pretest posttest desaign using Purposive sampling technique. The sample of this study was conducted at the At-Tauhid Sidoresmo Surabaya Islamic Boarding School as many as 30 adolescent girls who experienced dysmenorrhea. The treatment carried out is cold compress by filling the ice bag as much as 1/3 - ½ part with a temperature of 15 -18 oC as much as 3x every 10 minutes. Data collection of dysmenorrhea pain levels using the Numeric Rating Scale, which assesses pain using a scale of 0-10. Data analysis using Wilcoxon rank test.
The results of the analysis of this study indicate that α <0.05, ρ Value = 0.000, which means that there is an effect of cold compresses on reducing dysmenorrhea pain in adolescent girls at the At-Tauhid Sidoresmo Islamic Boarding School in Surabaya.
Cold compress therapy has an effect on reducing dysmenorrhea pain, so it can be used as an alternative therapy by young women when experiencing dysmenorrhea pain that does not cause side effects.
Keywords: Cold compress, Dysmenorrhea, Adolescents
Impact of Storage on Alteration in Biochemical and Hematological Characteristics in Locally Donated Blood from Lampung Province: Assessing Potential Risks for Recipients
Authors: Yuniza Filia , Nur Khoiriyah Yustin , Danan Jaya Bayu Putra
Published: August 2024

The utilization of stored blood for transfusion purposes is a common practice in Blood Transfusion Units worldwide. However, the storage period can induce various cellular alterations, potentially comprising the quality and efficacy of blood transfusions. This study aims to investigate changes in biochemical and hematological parameters in blood donors during the storage period. This study was a prospective study involving the observation of 10 blood bags collected from local community donors in Lampung Province. The blood samples were stored in CPDA-1 anticoagulant bags at a controlled temperature of 2-6 ° C for 35 days. At regular intervals of 7 days, comprehensive assessments were performed, encompassing complete blood parameters, electrolyte concentration (Na+, K+, Cl-), and blood pH levels. After 35 days of storage, statistically significant alterations were observed. Notably, there was a significant increase in hematocrit levels (p=0.000), mean corpuscular volume (MCV) (p=0.019), lymphocyte counts (p=0.000), and potassium concentrations (p=0.000). Conversely, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) (p=0.025), leukocyte counts (p=0.000), neutrophil counts (p=0.000), platelet counts (p=0.000), sodium levels (p=0.000), chloride levels (p=0.000), and pH values (p=0.000) were significantly declines. In conclusion, blood storage leads to notable alterations in biochemical and blood cell characteristics. Therefore, it is advisable to prioritize using fresh whole blood or blood stored for no more than seven days in transfusion practices to minimize the risk of post-transfusion reactions, especially in vulnerable recipients.
 Keywords: Blood transfusion, biochemical changes, cellular changes, storage.
Nutritional status, individual traits, and disease incidence at An-Nur Boarding School, Surabaya
Authors: Zamzam Maki Zamzam , Herdiani Novera , Ekiq Kurniavie Lidia
Published: August 2024

One of the relative impacts caused by nutrition is weakening resistance to diseases that are usually not fatal and improving nutrition is a main factor that helps increase resistance to disease. This research aims to find out the nutritional status, individual characteristics and incidence of disease in students at the An-Nur Islamic Boarding School in Surabaya. The method used in this research is a descriptive method with a quantitative approach and verification method. The population in this study were students at the An-nur Islamic Boarding School, Surabaya. The sample technique used is simple random sampling. The questionnaire has been validated and consists of 4 sections: General information on respondents (characteristics of age, gender, length of time as a student), nutritional status, stress (using the DASS 21 stress section), gastritis (signs and symptoms), and scabies (risk factors and symptom). The results of this research are that the average age of the students is 19.5 years, the majority are women, 50 students, the majority are new students, the nutritional status of most of them is normal, 43 students have a fairly high stress level, 39 students have low levels of gastritis and only 18 students have scabies. low, only 17 students. The conclusion of this research is that most of the students are still young/adolescents, the majority are women, many are new students, the majority have normal nutritional status, high stress levels, low incidence of gastritis and scabies.
The Relationship Between The Level Of Knowledge Of Kiasu Culture And The Way Of View Of High School / Vocational School Students In The City Of Surabaya To Achieve Golden Indonesia
Authors: Husnul Kirom Ramadhani  , Aldyandi Devlin
Published: August 2024

Kiasuism is defined as a competitive attitude to achieve a better life without depriving others of their rights. Kiasu culture is applied in the social life of Singaporeans, changing people who previously had fear and lack of focus in self-regulation that hindered creativity into people who have a good mentality and high competitiveness. The research was a quantitative study using a questionnaire with high school / vocational high school students as respondents. The determination of many samples uses the slovin formula while determining respondents using cluster sampling and simple random sampling. the results of this study found that there were still many students who did not know about kiasu culture but most of them have applied several indicators of kiasu culture. The results of this study can be developed to contribute ideas for various parties in the context of improvement of daily learning culture so as to improve learning outcomes learning outcomes in high school / vocational high school students in Surabaya City.
Keywords: Application of kiasu culture, definition of kiasu, positive impact of kiasu culture, survey
تاثير تمرينات للدفاع الضاغط المتقدم (Advanced Press) باسلوب التدريب المكثف في بعض القدرات البدنية الخاصة و المهارات لدى اللاعبين الناشئين بكرة القدم
Authors: Dr. Ali Nazem Kwir
Published: August 2024

تضمن البحث اربع أبواب احتوى الباب الأول على مقدمة البحث وأهميته وتم التطرق الى اهمية الدفاع الضاغط المتقدم وفعاليته في إجبار الخصم على ارتكاب الأخطاء واستغلال هذه الأخطاء لتحقيق أهداف سريعة. هو استراتيجية دفاعية استباقية يتم فيها تطبيق الضغط الفوري على اللاعب الخصم. يمكن أن يؤدي إتقان هذه التمرينات بالاسلوب المكثف إلى تحسين كبير في قدرات اللاعبين المهاجمين الدفاعية وأدائهم العام في اللعبة. اما مشكلة البحث تتلخص بان هناك تفاوت بين اللاعبين المهاجمين ولاعبي الوسط الناشئين في اداء الواجبات الخططية الدفاعية  فمنهم يملك القدرة الضعيفة ومنهم المتوسطة و منهم العالية على تنفيذ الواجبات الخططية بشكل صحيح خلال مواقف اللعب المختلفة اســتخدام المنهج التجريبي بتصميم المجــمـوعتين التجريبية والمجموعة الضابطة على عينة من لاعــــــــبي المدارس التخصصية للموهبة الرياضية واختيار عينة عشوائية  تم تقسيمهم عن طريق القرعة الى مجموعتين واجرى الاختبارات القبلية وقام بتطبيق التمرينات وبعدها اجرى الاختبارات البعدية.واستنتج الباحث إن تمرينات الدفاع الضاغط المتقدم (Advanced Press) باسلوب التدريب المكثف تعمل على تطوير القدرات البدنية الخاصة و المهارات لدى اللاعبين الناشئين واوصى المدربين باستخدام هذه النوعية من التمارين
von Hippel- Lindau syndrome-related congenital polycythemia and response to belzutifan
Authors: Do Amaral Paulo Siqueira , Mohan Sanjay R. , Beckermann Kathryn E.
Published: August 2024

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A nu mouse model of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in constitutional Atm loss
Authors: Hilton Laura K.
Published: August 2024

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Impacto de la tecnología de reconocimiento facial en la prevención del crimen.
Authors: Carvajal Ibarra Ligia Piedad , Andrade Ulloa Diego Lenin
Published: August 2024

Introducción: El reconocimiento facial es una tecnología de inteligencia artificial que permite identificar individuos de manera automatizada a partir de imágenes o videos de sus rostros. Su uso por parte de agencias policiales y de seguridad para prevenir el crimen ha aumentado rápidamente en años recientes. Sin embargo, esta aplicación genera importantes preocupaciones éticas relacionadas con la privacidad, la protección de datos personales, la libertad de pensamiento, la presunción de inocencia y la no discriminación. Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia y las implicaciones éticas de la implementación de tecnologías de reconocimiento facial en entornos urbanos para la prevención del crimen, proporcionando recomendaciones fundamentadas para una aplicación responsable. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión sistemática cualitativa de literatura científica publicada entre 2017 y 2022 sobre el uso de reconocimiento facial en la prevención del delito. Se analizaron 16 artículos que cumplieron criterios de elegibilidad predefinidos, provenientes de revistas académicas de inteligencia artificial, derecho, criminología y ética. Resultados: Los estudios revisados sugieren que el reconocimiento facial está siendo crecientemente adoptado por fuerzas de seguridad en espacios públicos. Si bien los algoritmos han alcanzado altos niveles de precisión, la evidencia sobre su efectividad para reducir el crimen es aún limitada y mixta. Al mismo tiempo, surgen importantes riesgos éticos relacionados con potenciales vulneraciones a derechos fundamentales, sesgos algorítmicos, vigilancia masiva y erosión de libertades civiles. Expertos plantean la necesidad de regulaciones estrictas, evaluaciones de impacto, supervisión independiente y debate público para prevenir abusos. Conclusión: El reconocimiento facial representa una herramienta prometedora pero controversial para prevenir el delito. Su eficacia real es aún incierta y sus riesgos éticos son significativos. Se requiere un enfoque precautorio, con salvaguardas legales y técnicas robustas, monitoreo constante y deliberación social amplia para equilibrar seguridad y libertad. Solo una gobernanza responsable y accountable permitirá aprovechar sus beneficios mientras se respetan los derechos humanos. Área de estudio general: Inteligencia Artificial. Área de estudio específica: Tecnología y prevención del crimen. Tipo de estudio: Revisión sistemática cualitativa