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Keefektifan Model Pembelajaran TGFU dalam Meningkatkan Performa Bermain Sepak Bola: Studi Kasus Mahasiswa Prodi Penjaskesrek Universitas Islam Riau
Authors: Fernando Ricky , Zulrafli Zulrafli , Jatra Rices , Sasmarianto Sasmarianto , Candra Oki , Permadi Asep Angga
Published: June 2024

Model pembelajaran Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) merupakan salah satu model pembelajaran yang berfokus pada pengembangan pemahaman siswa tentang permainan. TGFU menekankan pada pembelajaran yang kontekstual dan berbasis masalah. Performa permainan sepak bola merupakan salah satu indikator keberhasilan pembelajaran sepak bola. Performa permainan sepak bola dapat diukur dengan menggunakan berbagai instrumen, salah satunya adalah Game Performance Assessment Instrument (GPAI). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji pengaruh model pembelajaran TGFU terhadap performa permainan sepak bola mahasiswa prodi penjaskesrek. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan desain eksperimen semu. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 40 mahasiswa prodi penjaskesrek. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan GPAI. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara model pembelajaran TGFU terhadap performa permainan sepak bola mahasiswa prodi penjaskesrek. Pengaruh ini ditunjukkan oleh nilai t hitung sebesar 3,276 dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,006 0,05. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran TGFU berpengaruh positif terhadap performa permainan sepak bola mahasiswa prodi penjaskesrek.
Pengaruh model pembelajaran teaching game for understanding (tgfu) dan Direct intruction terhadap permainan bola futsal
Authors: Parinduri Ridwan Ali arsyad , Dinangsit Dinar , Lengkana Anggi Setia
Published: June 2024

Selaras dengan uraian di atas, maka penulis bermaksud meneliti Model Pembelajaran Teaching Game For Undertsanding (Tgfu) Dan Direct Intruction Terhadap Permainan Bola Futsal. Berdasarkan latar belakang masalah diatas, maka penulis tertarik untuk melakukan penelitian dengan judul “Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Teaching Game For Undertsanding (Tgfu) Dan Direct Intruction Terhadap Permainan Bola Futsal”.Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif yang bersifat eksperimen, dimana pada jenis penelitian ini terdapat perlakuan pada objek penelitian. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian ilmiah karena peneliti menggunakan perlakuan atau treatment yang menyebabkan terjadinya perubahan. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Siswa-siswi SMA AL-Barkah Cikalongkulon yaitu 60 siswa terdiri dari kelas XI-IPA dan XI-IPS. sampel pada penelitian ini dilakukan secara acak sebanyak 40 siswa dari kelas XI-IPA dan XI-IPS kemudian akan terbagi menjadi 2 kelompok 20 siswa kelompok TGFU dan 20 siswa kelompok Direct Intruction.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian , dalam kegiatan perlakuan pembelajaran Teaching Game For Understanding (TGFU) dan pembelajaran Direct Intruction terhadap peningkatan permainan bola futsal terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dari pembelajaran Teaching Game For Understanding (TGFU) dan pembelajaran Direct Intruction tersebut. metode teaching game for understanding (TGFU) dan direct intruction terhadap permainan bola futsal memiliki pengaruh yang sangat signifikan. Jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa metode teaching game for understanding (TGFU) dan direct intruction terhadap permainan bola futsal memiliki pengaruh yang sama.Kata Kunci: TGFU, DIRECT INTRUCTION, FUTSAL
Pengaruh Metode Pembelajaran Eksplisit Dan Implisit Berdasarkan Kapasitas Memori Kerja (Working Memory) terhadap Penguasaan Pasing Bawah dalam Permainan Bola Voli (Studi Eksperimen di SMP Negeri 1 Malausma Kabupaten Majalengka)
Authors: Hartono Dudi , Saputra Yudha Munajat , Sudrazat Adang
Published: June 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menguji : (1) perbedaan pengaruh metode pembelajaran eksplisit dan implisit berdasarkan pada kapasitas working memory terhadap penguasaan keterampilan pasing bawah; (2) perbedaan pengaruh kapasitas working memory rendah dan tinggi pada pembelajaran menggunakan metode eksplisit dan implisit terhadap penguasaan keterampilan pasing bawah; dan (3) interaksi antara metode pembelajaran dan kapasitas working memory terhadap penguasaan keterampilan pasing bawah dalam permainan bola voli.Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode eksperimen dengan desain factorial. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada peserta didik di SMP Negeri 1 Malausma dengan rata-rata usia 13 tahun dan jumlah sampel 48 orang terbagi dalam 2 kelompok eksperimen dengan perlakuan metode pembelajaran eksplisit dan implisit. Peserta didik mengikuti program pembelajaran adalah sampel sukarela, pemula dalam permainan bola voli, tidak memiliki keterbatasan pada penglihatan, pendengaran. Hasil pengukuran diperoleh skor rata-rata sebesar 9.30 atau sekitar 27% peserta didik memiliki kapasitas working memory pada kelompok dengan perlakuan metode pembelajaran eksplisit dan implisit.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan yaitu : (1) terdapat perbedaan pengaruh metode pembelajaran eksplisit dan implisit berdasarkan kapasitas working memory terhadap penguasaan keterampilan pasing bawah; (2) tidak terdapat perbedaan pengaruh kapasitas working memory rendah dan tinggi pada pembelajaran dengan menggunakan metode eksplisit dan implisit terhadap penguasaan keterampilan pasing bawah; dan (3) tidak ada interaksi antara metode pembelajaran dan kapasitas working memory terhadap penguasaan keterampilan pasing bawah dalam permainan bola voli. Kata kunci : pembelajaran, metode eksplisit, implisit, working memory dan            pasing bawah.
HUBUNGAN KECERDASAN KINESTETIK, INTERPERSONAL DAN INTRAPERSONAL TERHADAP KEBUGARAN JASMANI PESERTA DIDIK SEKOLAH DASAR DI KECAMATAN SUMEDANG UTARA
Authors: Aisyah Fidiani , Safari Indra , Suherman Ayi
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui informasi tentang hubungan kecerdasan kinestetik, interpesonal dan intrapersonal terhadap kebugaran jasmani. Hipotesis penelitian ini 1) terdapat hubungan kecerdasan kinestetik terhadap kebugaran jasmani (2) terhadap hubungan kecerdasan interpersonal terhadap kebugaran jasmani (3) terhadap hubungan kecerdasan interpersonal terhadap kebugaran jasmani (4) terdapat hubungan kecerdasan kinestetik, interpersonal dan intrapersonal secara bersama-sama terhadap kebugaran jasmani. Jenis penelitian ini adalah menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan metode korelasional. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas di Kecamatan Sumedang Utara dengan mengambil sampel kelas V menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Dari data yang telah diperoleh berupa hasil penilaian menggunakan data primer. Berdasarkan pengolahan data dengan menggunakan uji statistik, ternyata secara empiris (1) terdapat hubungan kecerdasan kinestetik terhadap kebugaran jasmani (2) tidak terhadap hubungan kecerdasan interpersonal terhadap kebugaran jasmani (3) tidak terhadap hubungan kecerdasan interpersonal terhadap kebugaran jasmani (4) terdapat hubungan kecerdasan kinestetik, interpersonal dan intrapersonal secara bersama-sama terhadap kebugaran jasmani. Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya ketiga variabel tersebut terhadap kebugaran jasmani.
Hubungan Tingkat Kecemasan Dan Rasa Percaya Diri Dengan Prestasi Anggota UKM Tinju Universitas Siliwangi
Authors: Tarigan Yosthandri Pranata , Mulyana Fegie Rizkia , Nur Mulyadi Dwi Yulia
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat hubungan tingkat kecemasan dan rasa percaya diri dengan prestasi anggota UKM tinju Universitas Siliwangi. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan rancangan observasional dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi pada penelitian ini yaitu anggota UKM tinju yang berjumlah 30 orang dan sampel dalam penelitian ini yaitu anggota UKM tinju Universitas Siliwangi yang telah mengikuti kejuaraan nasional piala rektor UNJ dengan total jumlah 8 orang. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kuesioner. Terdapat dua kuesioner yang digunakan yaitu kuesioner mengenai tingkat The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) oleh Spielberger et al. (1964) dan kuesioner mengenai kepercayaan diri yang merupakan modifikasi dari penelitian sebelumnya oleh Pehe et al. (2021). Hasil Uji korelasi Spearman Rank menunjukan terdapat korelasi antara tingkat kecemasan dengan prestasi dengan nilai signifikansi 0.015 (p0.05) namun tidak terdapat korelasi antara rasa percaya diri dengan prestasi dengan nilai signifikansi 0.378 (p0.05). Analisis statistik uji regresi linier berganda menunjukkan nilai signifikansi 0.271 (p0.05) yang artinya tidak terdapat korelasi antara tingkat kecemasan dan rasa percaya diri dengan prestasi anggota UKM tinju Universitas Siliwangi.  Kata Kunci : Kecemasan, Percaya Diri, Prestasi, Tinju
Voriconazole Combined with Nutrition Intervention Reduces Inflammation, Improves Nutritional Status, Elevates Sleep Quality, and Stabilizes Renal Function in Elderly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Authors: Lyu Cong , Pan Haiyan , Lu Haipeng
Published: June 2024

This research examined the clinical efficacy of voriconazole combined with nutrition intervention in treating elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients complicated with invasive fungal disease. A total of 100 elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients complicated with invasive fungal disease receiving treatment in our hospital from February 2021 to February 2023 were included. The control group received fluconazole treatment, while the observation group received voriconazole treatment combined with nutrition intervention. The total effective rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). Interleukin-4 and interleukin-10 levels in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, while interleukin-12 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels were lower (P < 0.05). No significant differences in blood urea nitrogen, total bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and creatinine levels were found between both groups (P > 0.05). Hemoglobin, albumin, and prealbumin levels in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05). Total sleep time and sleep efficiency in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, while sleep latency and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores were lower (P < 0.05). Therefore, voriconazole combined with nutrition intervention shows marked effectiveness for the treatment of elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients complicated with invasive fungal disease, reducing inflammation, improving nutritional status, elevating sleep quality, and stabilizing renal function.
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Anti-Tyrosinase Activity from Tomatoes
Authors: Han Jia , Gong Gangming
Published: June 2024

The high concentration of active substances in tomato extraction is correlated with its anti-tyrosinase and antioxidant effect activity. We established the optimum ultrasound extraction conditions for maximizing the yield of active substances. The four important factors (ethanol concentration, extraction time, extraction temperature, and solid-liquid ratio) that greatly affected ultrasonic extraction were selected to set up a single-factor test and investigate the effects of inhibitory activity on tyrosinase. According to the result of the single-factor test, the orthogonal experiment was conducted to select the optimum process parameter of extracting a total active substance from tomatoes by the alcohol extraction method. The factors affecting the extraction of active substances from tomatoes by an ultrasonic assistant method in order were as follows: ethanol concentration > solid-liquid ratio > extraction temperature > extraction time. The optimum process condition from the orthogonal experiment was as follows: ethanol concentration of 80%, solid-liquid ratio of 1:6, extraction temperature of 50°C, and extraction time of 50 min, under which the average anti-tyrosinase activity of active substances was 32.77% through the tyrosinase inhibition assay.
العوامل المؤثرة في حوادث المرور في مدينة البيضاء
Authors: علي حمد عبدالمولى أ. هنية
Published: June 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى توضيح دور العوامل الجغرافية الطبيعية والبشرية وتأثيرها في وقوع الحوادث المرورية في مدينة البيضاء، محاولةً لمعرفة أسبابها ووضع مقترحات تساهم في الحد منها، فمن خلال إحصائيات الحوادث المسجلة في مدينة البيضاء تبيّن مدى ارتفاع معدلاتها، بالتالي درجة خطورتها، فقد بلغ معدل الحوادث لأربع سنوات فقط (764) أغلبها حوادث إصابات بليغة بمعدل (2614) فهذا يعني أن الحوادث في مدينة البيضاء، إما أن تكون حوادث مميتة أو ذات عاهات مستديمة، الأمر الذي يدعو لضرورة الدراسة لمعرفة الأسباب ووضع الحلول، كما تمّ دراسة العوامل الجغرافية المؤثرة في وقوع الحوادث في مدينة البيضاء، سواءً طبيعية أو بشرية. حيث لوحظ أنّ العوامل الطبيعية تلعب دورًا مباشرًا في وقوع الحوادث المرورية خاصة الموقع الذي كانت نسبة تأثيرها 53% من عينة الدراسة، كذلك العناصر المناخية في مقدمتها الأمطار التي تسببت بنسبة 66% في وقوع الحوادث في مدينة البيضاء. أما العوامل البشرية كان تأثيرها واضح وجليًا، متمثل في بعض السلوكيات التي يقوم بها السائقين، والتي عادةً ما كانت سبب في وقوع الحوادث المرورية، حيث ساهمت المناسبات الاجتماعية 77% من عينة الدراسة في الحوادث المرورية، كما أنّ المشكلات الاجتماعية أثرت بشكل مباشر في وقوع الحوادث، ومن خلال هذه الدراسة تمّ استنتاج أهم المؤثرات الجغرافية سواءً الطبيعية أو البشرية، وتمّ وضع بعض التوصيات التي لو أخذ بها سوف تحدُّ بشكل كبير من الحوادث المرورية.
Civil defense: management problems
Authors: Lukin Vladimir , Papyrina Ekaterina , Musienko Alexey
Published: June 2024

The problem of civil defense management in modern conditions is actualized; using the example of the so-called "grain deal", attention is focused on existing problems in the political analysis of the geopolitical situation, the recognition of the military and political leadership of the country in the "mistakes" that entail the adoption of incorrect or belated managerial foreign policy decisions, including six domestic foreign policy concepts; using the example of a special military operation in Ukraine, the connection between the consequences of erroneous decisions and the growing risks of life safety is revealed.
An express analysis of scientific research by scientists and experts in the field of civil defense of the Union State of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus was carried out, conceptual approaches to legislative activities to improve public administration of civil defense were identified; as well as the coincidence of positions on the issue of further centralization of public administration.
Such centralization presupposes the creation of a State Civil Protection System based on the Unified State Emergency Prevention and Response System and Civil Defense in the Russian Federation and similar public protection systems in the Republic of Belarus.
The existence of problems in the management of protective structures is revealed; on the example of St. Petersburg, the damage to the number and condition of protective structures caused by the practically uncontrollable process of privatization of organizations, institutions and enterprises in Russia in the 90s of the XX century, as well as attempts by the state to change the situation for the better in recent years, are revealed.
Accounting (financial) reporting as an information support system for economic security management
Authors: Filobokova Lyudmila , Sentsov Danil , Shagaev Garnik
Published: June 2024

Economic security is a basic factor ensuring the development of an economic entity, its competitiveness and resistance to the negative impact of external and internal factors. At the same time, economic security is a controlled variable, the required (hypothetical) state of which is achieved through control measures in the presence of appropriate information support. Information support for economic security management has a wide range of sources, but accounting (financial) reporting is the element that allows you to comprehensively and systematically study the state in relationship and dependence with the factors that determine it.
This paper presents a rationale for the possibility of using indicators of the main forms of accounting (financial) reporting for the purposes of information support for economic security management at the level of an individual business entity.
The architecture of the decision support system for response to transport emergencies
Authors: Shmytkina Ekaterina
Published: June 2024

During emergencies, decision-making is a complex task requiring prompt and effective action from emergency responders in the face of incomplete and sometimes conflicting information. To ensure effective emergency response and recovery, emergency responders must be prepared and trained to work in a variety of emergency situations with decision support systems.
In order to address a number of issues related to decision making in response to transport emergencies, the architecture of a decision support system was developed. The main functional purpose of the proposed system was identified.
The prospects for using a decision support system when responding to emergency situations in transport are determined by the possibilities for interdepartmental interaction and communication between departments of various emergency services, increasing efficiency and consistency in the rational distribution of forces and assets, prompt implementation of standard actions in emergency situations based on existing techniques or plans for responding to typical incidents and emergency situations, justifying management decisions with incomplete or contradictory data based on the use of artificial intelligence methods.
System analysis of problems in managing search and rescue operations in the waters of St. Petersburg
Authors: Kolerov Dmitry , Matveev Aleksandr
Published: June 2024

The study carried out a systematic analysis of the problems of managing search and rescue operations typical for the waters of St. Petersburg, taking into account its specifics. Approaches are proposed to solve problematic issues in the field of search and rescue operations in the city’s water area. The creation of new rescue stations and the reconstruction of existing ones, the construction of an educational and training complex, and the development of a system to support management decision-making when responding to incidents in the water area are justified.
Conclusions are drawn about the need for further scientific research related to the scientific substantiation of the choice of locations for new rescue stations, optimization of routes for rescue services in the current operational situation in the waters of St. Petersburg.
EXAMINING EFFECTIVE ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH IN SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE CUSTOMER’S PURCHASE INTENTION: A QUANTITIVELY APPROACH IN LIBYANS’ MARKETS
Authors:   Department of Marketing and Social Technical Information Systems, University of Az-Zawiya- Libya, Elgahwash Dr. Fouad Omran , Dowa Dr. Abulkasem ,   Department of Economics, faculty of Economic, University of Zawia, Libya, Ahmed Dr. Khalid ,   Department of International Economic Relations; School of Strategic and International Studies; Libyan Academic for Postgraduate studies- Tripoli, Elhatab Dr. Abdesalam Salem ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economics, University of Zawia, Libya
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive research of the effects social media developed in an essential part of marketing strategy for its ability to generate co-created value by EWOM. As a result of the advanced Technological revolution, the industries operations have grown a unique rate and creating multiple opportunities for marketing in online backgrounds. Recently, Technologies have been involved within modern marketing activities to promote their products and services and its approach is to evaluate products and services availabilities by using various platforms like social media, online review websites, blogs and discussion forums in the form of visual information. At the present time, social media has developed in an essential part of marketing strategy for its ability to generate co-created value, to interactively connect brands to consumers, to monitor brand-related discussions and sentiments, to guide consumers in the decision-making process, to activate Electronic Word of Mouth interactions, and transform consumers into brand supporters. This study highlights the role of key various digital channels by using applications of social media to be examined on the consumer buying decisions and intention with a mediating effect of the EWOM. It carried out A quantitative research approach was used to achieve objectives and examine the hypothesized research framework by using a questionnaire in the retailing sector. A total of 384 valid responses were considered for further analysis by using SSPS 21 software to conduct the key analyses. The results revealed the significant effect and role of all digital channels on the consumers buying decisions, with the moderated role of the EWOM on the effect of digital channels on consumer buying decisions. The study offers additional contributions to the existing literature and supports the assumptions to provide a better grasp about the study topic. Its originality and a unique approach for data collecting and using the schema theory of e-WOM to understand the phenomenon of social media influence on customers intention of destination services / brands.
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN PADA ANAK MELALUI PENGGUNAAN MEDIA FLIPBOOK
Authors: Winda Oktaviana
Published: June 2024

Abstrak
Beginning reading ability is an important ability to develop in children. This study aims to develop early reading skills in children using Flipbook media at TK IT Darul Hikmah Mumtaza City of Sungai Penuh. This study used a collaborative classroom action research approach. The sampling technique is cluster sampling. Data collection techniques are observation, interviews and documentation. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis kuantitatif dengan persentase dan analisis kualitatif. The results showed that there was an increase in initial reading ability, namely in the pre-cycle conditions of 48.8% increased in cycle I to 60.83%, in cycle II it increased by 75% and in cycle III to 88.33% with very good development criteria. Thus it can be concluded that Flipbook media can develop children's early reading skills in the TK IT Darul Hikmah Mumtaza, Sungai Penuh City. In implication, the use of  Flipbook media shows a more optimal development of early reading skills in children.
Perception of General and Dental health hazards among Ragpickers in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Jawad Imran , Ali Nimra , Tahir Izah , Khan Nissa , Wamik Ehsan  , Khan Furqan , Bajwa Obaid
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Ragpickers are free-lancer workers who wander throughout the day, or for the time that suits them to pick and gather recyclable waste materials from streets, wastebins and sell these items to various scrapyards which compensate them with a minimal amount. The conditions they work in are very difficult with health hazards around every corner of which they are unaware. To explore the awareness about health hazards among Ragpickers in Lahore.
METHODOLOGY: The study was conducted in the slum vicinity near The University of Lahore adjacent to Raiwind, Lahore.  The perception of health hazards among Ragpickers was assessed through a proforma before the start of the study. The Snowball technique was used to collect data. An analysis among the same population was done two weeks later after being given awareness about health hazards.
RESULTS: The results show that amongst the 150 sample population the awareness level of the subjects increased by 50% about all diseases but the knowledge about personal hygiene practices remained unchanged. The data was analyzed using chi-square and paired sample t-tests with p value <0.05 considered as significant.
CONCLUSION: Through health care programs sponsored by government and NGOs, significant improvement in health among Ragpickers could be seen by following simple principles of hygiene.
Correlation of Assessment Scores and Performance of Students from Admission to Graduation at Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry
Authors: Siddiqui Faiza , Naila Baig  , Zeelaf Shahid  , Hanan Furqan Siddiqui  , Mohd Subhan Ali Siddiqui
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND &OBJECTIVE: Gaining admission to medical school is highly competitive, requiring rigorous selection criteria by educational institutions. They carefully assess entry qualifications and eligibility tests to identify suitable applicants for their medical programs. The objective is to evaluate how well these criteria predict student's overall academic performance in medical colleges across Pakistan.
METHODOLOGY: The descriptive, observational study was conducted at a private medical and dental College, in Karachi. A multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to predict the final year score based on factors such as HSC score, entry test score, and scores from the first, second, third, and fourth years.
RESULTS: The study shows that the pre-medical scores of HSC and A levels have a moderate positive correlation with the first-year MBBS (r=0.403) and a strong correlation with the final-year scores (r=0.603). The entry test (MDCAT) has a moderately positive correlation with the first, third (r=0.348), and fourth-year (r=0.367) scores. On comparing pre-clinical year scores with clinical years, a strong positive correlation was seen between 1st year and 3rd year (r=0.721), 1st year and 4th year (r=0.570), 1st year and final year (r=0.619), 3rd year and 4th year (r=0.711), 3rd year and 5th-year scores (r=0.602), 4th year, and 5th-year scores (r=0.651).
CONCLUSION: This study shows that the pre-medical scores and medical college entry tests can predict student’s overall future academic performance in professional examinations. Also, provides insight to medical educationists to identify weak students in their early medical college years.
Impact of transurethral resection of the prostate on erectile function in benign prostatic hyperplasia patients: a descriptive study at a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Farhan Khan  , Soomro Naveed , Sarwar Muhammad Adnan , Aslam Muhammad Mashkoor , Haider Ali Qureshi  , Murtaza Hafiz Bilal
Published: June 2024

Background & Objective: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent condition in older males, primarily responsible for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a frequently utilized surgical procedure for BPH management, has mixed effects on erectile function (EF). The objective of this study is to evaluate the changes in EF following TURP in patients with BPH.
Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted at Bilawal Medical College for Boys, LUMHS Jamshoro, involving 261 male subjects between the ages of 50 and 70 who underwent TURP. Evaluation of EF was carried out before and after the surgical procedure using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) scoring system.
RESULTS: The average age of the participants was 60.47 years, and the mean duration of BPH prior to surgery was 15.83 months. The mean IIEF score prior to surgery was 16.72, which notably decreased to 11.50 after surgery. This decline was statistically significant (p < 0.001), and this trend remained consistent across variables such as age, duration of BPH, and prostate volume.
Conclusion: The study concludes that TURP significantly correlates with a decline in EF among patients with BPH. These outcomes highlight the necessity for comprehensive preoperative counseling about the potential impacts on sexual health for patients considering TURP.
Pause procedure to enhance learning during the lectures in Medical Colleges
Authors: Chaudhry Zafar Ali , Malik Muhammad Tahir Bashir , Ayub Ayesha , Khan Aamir Imtiaz , Anwar Moin , Shakeel Mahnoor
Published: June 2024

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Lectures are still the most appropriate and practical way of conveying knowledge in available limited resources but their effectiveness is very debatable. The pause procedure is a strategy that uses strategic pauses in a lecture to help students overcome this problem. The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of pausing to enhance learning during lectures in medical colleges.
METHODOLOGY: After institutional permission # 48.ERC/FMU/2023-24.384, this comparative cross-sectional study was conducted on fourth-year MBBS students (the whole Batch was involved, which comes to the urology ward) in a public sector medical institution. The technique of taking a clarification pause during the long sessions (equal to or more than 45 minutes) was utilized and feedback was taken.
RESULTS: Student satisfaction was described by 75% of students in Method-A (taught with pausing technique) and 48% of the students in Method-B (taught without pausing) (p=0.018). Maintaining the attention span till the end of the lecture was described by 74% of Method-A and 34% of Method-B students (p≤0.001). Clarity of the topic was described by 82% with A and 51 % with B students(p≤0.001). The mean MCQ score of the students group after method A was 62% and 52% with B.   
CONCLUSION: The pause procedure is an effective methodology to improve learning and academic performance in undergraduate medical students without causing any added burden.
Investigating the Factors Affecting Electronic Customer Relationship Management Readiness: The Case of Banks
Authors: Aria Farzad Tahmasebi , Dafoulas George
Published: June 2024

This study contributes to the extant literature by empirically investigating the influence of factors on electronic Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) readiness in banks. This research leverages primary data from 377 samples to identify the eCRM readiness factors. The data in this study were collected from three private and two state banks based in Tehran, Iran's capital city. Analyzing the stakeholder perspectives of both state and private banks provided rich data for understanding the factors affecting eCRM readiness in Iran as a developing country. A key finding of this study is that strategy, culture, and technology, with their associated factors, are critical dimensions for eCRM readiness. These factors can be used to assess banks' readiness for eCRM adoption before any implementation to prevent common eCRM failure in any organization, including banks.
Educational Status and Service Quality as Determinants of University- Community Preference for GSM Service Providers in Ondo State
Authors: Olowe Modupe Oluwatoyin
Published: June 2024

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) operation has grown very rapidly in the country. The popular network providers in Nigeria are MTN, Globacom (Glo), Airtel and Etisalat now 9mobile. The study investigated the strength of educational status and service quality as determinants of university-community preference for GSM service providers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. The study was restricted to undergraduate students, teaching and non-teaching staff of Federal and State Universities in Ondo State, Nigeria. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised 38,631 undergraduate students, teaching and non-teaching staff of the four universities who were subscribers to the different service providers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Ten per cent of the population was sampled, research instrument was used to collect information for the study. The scales were tested for reliability using Guttman split-half method with r-value of 0.859, Three thousand, eight hundred and sixty-five copies of the instrument were distributed, three thousand, six hundred and seventy-one copies were found to be properly filled and used for analysis. The research questions were analyzed using descriptive statistic. The strength of educational status was found significant. In the study, customers with SSCE as highest educational qualification (students) have the highest preference for network service provide. Quality of service was found to significantly preference for MTN as network service provider in Ondo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that the network providers should train and retrain their staff on how to rendered satisfactory services to their customers. The university community should endeavor to subscribe to the network that have high quality in order to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of its members
Effect of Computer Aided Learning On Business Education Students’ Performance in Keyboarding in Universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Yahaya Kamorudeen Ayoola , Ogundola Cecilia Modupe
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the effect of Computer Aided Learning (CAL) on business education students' performance in keyboarding at universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The research specifically aims to compare the performance mean scores of students exposed to CAL versus conventional teaching methods before and after treatment. A quasi-experimental design was utilized, involving pre-test and post-test assessments for both an experimental group (CAL) and a control group (conventional method). The sample comprised 200-level business education students from two randomly selected universities in Ekiti State. The study employed a self-designed Keyboarding Performance Test, which included sections for bio-data, objective items, and a speed and accuracy test. Validity was ensured through expert reviews, and reliability was confirmed with a pilot test yielding a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.82. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics, with t-tests conducted at a 0.05 significance level. Results indicated no significant difference in mean scores between the groups before treatment (t-cal = 0.203, P = 0.849 > 0.05), confirming homogeneity. However, post-treatment results showed a significant difference (t-cal = 32.002, P = 0.000 < 0.05) favoring the CAL group, with a mean score difference of 21.86. These findings align with existing literature, highlighting the effectiveness of technology-enhanced learning. In conclusion, CAL significantly improves business education students' performance in keyboarding. It is recommended that universities in Ekiti State invest in ICT facilities and staff training to integrate CAL, fostering a more interactive and effective learning environment. This approach can enhance student performance and better prepare graduates for the modern workforce
Effect of Debt Financing on Firm Value of Listed ICT Firms in Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX)
Authors: Igwe Alex Onyeji
Published: June 2024

The study investigated effect of debt financing on the firm value of listed ICT firms in Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). The specific objectives of the study were to examine effect of debt ratio, debt to equity ratio, and debt-to-capital ratio on firm value of listed ICT firms in Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and secondary data were extracted from the annual reports of sampled ICT firms in Nigeria for the period 2013 – 2022. The panel regression analysis was used for data analysis. Findings showed that, the debt ratio demonstrated a statistically non-significant negative effect on market capitalization, evidenced by a p-value of 0.2643 and a t-statistic of -1.131372. In contrast, the debt-to-equity ratio exhibited a statistically significant positive effect on market capitalization, supported by a p-value of 0.0000 and a t-statistic of 5.157177. Similarly, the debt-to-capital ratio demonstrated a statistically significant positive effect on market capitalization, with a p-value of 0.0153 and a t-statistic of 2.527323. These results imply that a balanced mix of debt and equity in the capital structure contributes to higher firm value. The study therefore concluded that debt financing has a significant effect on firm value of ICT firms in Nigeria.The study recommends that Nigerian ICT firms, recognizing the non-significant negative impact on market capitalization attributed to the debt ratio, critically assess their debt levels for alignment with industry standards and investor expectations. Emphasizing the significant positive effect on market capitalization associated with the debt-to-equity ratio, it suggests strategic management of this ratio, utilizing debt for growth while transparently communicating its benefits to investors. Additionally, the study encourages ICT firms to explore a balanced debt-to-capital structure, recognizing the potential benefits of a strategic mix of debt and equity. Prudent debt management is emphasized to mitigate risks and ensure sustained enhancement of firm value in the dynamic Nigerian ICT sector.
Diseño y Construcción de Fuente Controladora de LEDs UV e IR para la Activación de Materiales Luminiscentes
Authors: Martinez Mata José Abisaid , Gómez Zavala Oscar Iván , Espinoza Salinas David Alejandro , Montes Ramírez Eduardo , Diaz Torres Luis Armando , Rodríguez García Carlos Eduardo , Godina Cubillo María Guadalupe , Cortés Gaona Maria del Sagrario
Published: June 2024

En este trabajo se diseñó y construyó una fuente de poder de bajo costo para el control de la operación de Diodos emisores de luz (LEDs por sus siglas en inglés) de alta potencia de diversas longitudes de onda (365, 940 y 980 nm, UV e IR). Utilizando los LEDs, operados con la fuente de poder, se realizaron pruebas de caracterización del espectro de emisión de estos y se probó la emisión de los LEDs para activar distintos materiales luminiscentes (MLs). También se registraron los espectros de emisión de los MLs utilizando diferentes valores de voltaje con el fin de analizar el comportamiento del LED en función del voltaje de entrada.
La Curiosidad como Agente Motivante en el Aprendizaje Significativo de las Ciencias Naturales
Authors: Coba Contreras Jenny Paola
Published: June 2024

El presente artículo describe una intervención investigativa que propone transformaciones a las prácticas que se desarrollan en el aula de Ciencias Naturales con estudiantes de básica primaria, en el contexto del aula rural; engloba la conexión existente entre curiosidad y aprendizaje significativo, se fundamenta en la reflexión imprescindible del docente sobre su práctica y su aportación a los cambios requeridos para el mejoramiento de la calidad de la educación que se provee a las niñas y niños de la ruralidad. Su objetivo se direccionó a destacar el rol de la curiosidad como estrategia de enseñanza y aprendizaje significativo de las ciencias naturales, dado que está relacionada con factores de orden cognitivo, afectivo, y motivacional que favorecen el aprendizaje. La metodología que se siguió tomó como referente el enfoque cualitativo que posibilitó indagar, cuestionar, explicar y resolver un problema educativo en su contexto real y cotidiano del aula de clases. Se optó por el método fenomenológico que condujo a la descripción de la realidad indagada, corresponde a un estudio que seleccionó la investigación acción y con esta la intervención pedagógica basada en secuencias didácticas que privilegian la curiosidad como mediación para el fomento del aprendizaje significativo. Se desarrolló con 15 estudiantes del grado quinto y seis docentes, se hizo uso de la observación y la entrevista semiestructurada para la obtención de la información.
Evaluación de Adherencia Terapéutica Antihipertensiva en Personas de la Tercera Edad de los Cantones de Riobamba y Sigchos – Ecuador
Authors: Idrobo Bermeo Tatiana Paola , Ayala Atupaña Blanca Narcisa , Sanchas Acalo Jenny Alondra
Published: June 2024

La enfermedad de hipertensión es un problema a nivel mundial, conlleva al paciente a tener complicaciones como generación de otras patologías, y afecta al organismo en general. la correcta asignación del tratamiento farmacológico, así como la asistencia sanitaria en cuidados no farmacológicos en de vital importancia para el mantenimiento y control de la enfermedad.  En Ecuador, la hipertensión es la principal causa de muerte por enfermedad, según los datos estadísticos en 2022, los adultos mayores presentan el 19.4% con 10 571 muertes al año. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo el estudio del nivel de adherencia de personas de la tercera edad con hipertensión en los cantones de Riobamba y Sigchos. La metodología utilizada se basó en un estudio transversal, se seleccionó 260 adultos mayores residentes de los cantones de interés, que no posean seguro médico del servicio público ni privado, el instrumento utilizado para la toma de datos fue el test de Morisky Green Levine compuesto de 8 preguntas, los resultados obtenidos mostraron que el 50.38% tenían una adherencia muy baja, además que el género femenino era el que más falencias tenía en la adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico. Entre los dos cantones se comparó el nivel de adherencia y se vió que Riobamba presentaba valores elevados en baja adherencia tomando en cuenta los factores sociodemográficos y clínicos. Se concluye que existe una relación directa entre la edad del paciente y la educación del paciente para el cumplimiento del tratamiento farmacológico.
Experiencia de Aprendizaje con Clases Espejo Desde las Ciencias de la Salud
Authors: Candolfi Arballo Ofelia , Rosales Bonilla Rosalba , Ontiveros Duries Manuel , Pizano Noriega Carolina , Sámano Sánchez Alfonso
Published: June 2024

Se implementó la herramienta didáctica “Clase espejo” a un grupo de estudiantes de medicina en una Universidad Mexicana con el objetivo de analizar la utilidad de la herramienta mediante la exploración de una temática liderada por un docente experto y externo a la institución, de forma innovadora y haciendo uso de las TIC. El enfoque metodológico fue descriptivo y transversal, se diseñó el escenario para aplicar la herramienta, se implementó en el aula y se utilizó un formulario tipo encuesta que permitió analizar la experiencia desde la percepción de los estudiantes. Los resultados muestran que la implementación de estrategias innovadoras como la clase espejo en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje en medicina resulta positiva, dentro de los inconvenientes más importantes en la implementación se señalan las cuestiones tecnológicas y la confianza al momento de la retroalimentación. La mayoría de los estudiantes (70%) opinan que existe diferencia importante en la adquisición de conocimientos al implementar la clase espejo y la totalidad de ellos apoya el seguir implementando esta herramienta en el aula.
Metodologías Innovadoras y Buenas Prácticas para la Enseñanza en Línea del Idioma Árabe en Entornos Educativos Multiculturales: Un Estudio de caso en la Universidad UANL
Authors: Touma Youssef Bitar Naeim
Published: June 2024

A medida que evoluciona la educación en línea, están surgiendo mejores prácticas para enseñar eficazmente lengu144as extranjeras en entornos virtuales y al mismo tiempo apoyar el desarrollo humano de los estudiantes. Este artículo examina metodologías que han demostrado fomentar el compromiso, la creatividad y la comprensión cultural de los estudiantes que aprenden árabe en una universidad de México. A través de una revisión de la literatura que destaca perspectivas de los contextos árabe, europeo y norteamericano, se discuten enfoques interactivos como el aprendizaje basado en proyectos, la gamificación y las actividades colaborativas. Cuando la tecnología mejora las conexiones humanas en lugar de reemplazarlas, la educación de idiomas en línea puede involucrar a diversos estudiantes en una comunidad de práctica dinámica e inclusiva que respeta las necesidades y los viajes individuales. Con empatía y preocupación por cultivar el bienestar y la ciudadanía global, el futuro de la educación de lenguas extranjeras en línea es prometedor.
La Corte Constitucional: Garante del Código Orgánico Integral Penal
Authors: Guilcapi Valencia Victor Emilio
Published: June 2024

La Constitución de la República del Ecuador, contempla dos facultades exclusivas y excluyentes a dos instituciones estatales: i) La Función Legislativa tiene entre sus atribuciones la de expedir, codificar, reformar y derogar las leyes; y, dentro del marco de su especialidad, tipificar infracciones y establecer las sanciones correspondientes. Contrastando la reserva de ley; ii) la Corte Constitucional, es el máximo órgano de control e interpretación, quien por intermedio de sus sentencias puede manipular el contenido de las normas penales. En el presente artículo, se analizará si la Corte, en su ejercicio constitucional, al manipular los preceptos legales, garantiza los derechos constitucionales o vulnera el principio de reserva de ley penal, establecido en la Constitución del Ecuador, así como se podrá evidenciar el roll protagónico que tiene la Corte Constitución en las reformas al Código Orgánico Integral Penal.
Implementación Del Marketing Digital en las Pymes Colombianas en Momentos de Crisis
Authors: Cancino-Gómez Yezid Alfonso , Mora Pinzón Rafael Josue , Marín Ayala Diego Alonso
Published: June 2024

El confinamiento ordenado para mitigar la propagación del virus COVID-19 impactó a las PYMES que tuvieron que transformar sus operaciones para usar canales digitales para conectar con sus consumidores. Pero este tipo de empresas son las que presentan un rezago tecnológico tanto en infraestructura, recursos y  capacidades, por lo que esta coyuntura constituyó un gran reto de migración hacia entornos digitales. El presente artículo tiene por objetivo hacer una descripción tipológica de estas empresas a partir del grado de afectación generado por el confinamiento y el grado de adopción de canales digitales. Para ello se recabaron datos de 332 empresarios mediante encuestas en la ciudad de Bogotá. Los datos se procesaron mediante AFE para establecer las dimensiones del estudio y posteriormente cada elemento fue asignado a un grupo de acuerdo al grado de afectación en las operaciones y la implementación de canales digitales. Se caracterizaron cuatro grupos de empresas, se percibe un menor efecto en aquellas empresas que adoptaron en algún grado actividades de marketing digital. Se concluye que durante el confinamiento, la respuesta de las pymes varió debido a su preparación ante la contingencia. Aquellas con acciones digitales previas y la migración de consumidores hacia lo digital influyeron en su desempeño. La experiencia previa en marketing digital también afectó su efectividad.
Uso de Polioles en la Industria de la Confitería
Authors: González-Otamendi Mario de Jesús , Pérez-Flores Jesús Guadalupe , Contreras-López Elizabeth , Soto-Vega Karla , García-Curiel Laura , Pérez-Escalante Emmanuel , Islas-Martínez Desiree , Jijón Carlos Ángel , Portillo-Torres Lizbeth Anahí
Published: June 2024

La industria de la confitería busca satisfacer la demanda de productos palatables manteniendo opciones saludables, debido a los efectos negativos del consumo excesivo de azúcar en la salud. Esta investigación se centró en el uso de polioles como alternativa al azúcar en la industria de la confitería. Se abordó la clasificación de los productos de confitería y la evaluación nutricional de los polioles, metabolismo, impacto en la salud, percepción del consumidor y aplicaciones para brindar una visión general beneficiosa para los interesados. Los resultados indicaron que los polioles son eficaces como sustitutos del azúcar debido a su capacidad como agentes de carga, su bajo índice glucémico y su menor contenido calórico. Además, no afectan los niveles de insulina y presentan efectos beneficiosos para la salud bucal. Sin embargo, su uso presenta desafíos en términos de sabor y costos de producción, y el consumo excesivo puede causar efectos secundarios gastrointestinales. En conclusión, la investigación respaldó el uso de los polioles como alternativas viables al azúcar en la confitería, contribuyendo a ofrecer productos más saludables, aunque se deben considerar las preferencias del consumidor y los posibles efectos secundarios en el desarrollo de estos productos.