bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The influence of skipping exercise to body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness index in overweight female adolescents
Authors: Edtripany Gebby Dwi , Riyadi Hadi , Hardinsyah Hardinsyah
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT

Background: The overweight prevalence of adolescents in Indonesia from 2013 to 2018 experienced a significant rising as seen in 13-15 years old age group (expressed in percentage of 8.3 % in 2013 to 11.2 % in 2018) also in the 16-18 years old age group (expressed in percentage of 5.7 % in 2013 to 9.5 % in 2018). An increase of physical activity and improvement of food intake become one solid strategy to reduce the obesity prevalence on female adolescents. Skipping exercise method is able to increase the physical activity level on female adolescents and able to promote the improvement of body composition as well as cardiorespiratory fitness on female adolescents.

Objective: analyzes the effect of skipping exercise to changes of body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness on overweight female adolescents by intervention method.

Method: subjects in this study were 28 female students from Junior High which experiencing overweight status and have age ranging from 15-17 years old and willing to participate in this research. Design of this study was a quasi experimental applied to 14 subjects within 1 skiping group and 14 subjects within 1 control group. The intervention group received skipping exercise with 4-8 minutes time duration, 3 times in a week for 8 weeks. Prior to intervention and after the intervention, subjects underwent a body composition measurement (body weight, body fat percentage, fat mass, and fat free mass) by employing the BIA, and a cardiorespiratory fitness index measurement by employing a modified Harvard Step Test method. 

Result: according to statistical test, there are significant differences found on body composition (body weight, body fat percentage, fat mass, and fat free mass) also in the cardiorespiratory fitness index, in before and after intervention to skipping group (p<0.05), while no significant difference found in control group (p>0.05). Skipping exercise method able to influence the reduction of body composition and an increase to cardiorespiratory fitness index (P<0.05: R2).

Conclution: Skipping exercise program has a significant effect on the body composition and on the cardiorespiratory fitness index. The skipping exercise is effective for improving body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness index.

 

KEYWORDS: Overweight; body composition; cardiorespiratory fitness; Skipping
WhatsApp-based intervention to promote tea consumption and healthy lifestyle in Indonesian’s adult
Authors: Briawan Dodik , Sefrina Linda Riski , Dewi Mira , Rokhmah Farida Dwi
Published: August 2024

Background: Tea flavonoids have been shown to reduce Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risks, and tea consumption might help reduce the problem in the community. Meanwhile, tea consumption among Indonesian people is still rare and in small quantities.

Objectives: This research aimed to evaluate the effect of a WhatsApp-based education intervention, "HaH (Heart at Home)," a program that aims to increase KAP (Knowledge, Attitude, Practice) to prevent CVD by practicing a healthy lifestyle and encouraging tea consumption.

Methods: Subjects were women/men who are married, members of IHF (Indonesia Heart Foundation), aged 25-50 years old, own and used a smartphone in their daily life. A total of 80 adults was participated in this study. The study design was pre-post intervention conducted online using WhatsApp for 21 days. The intervention included videos/ picture posts and online discussion through WhatsApp. Wilcoxon and McNemmar tests were used to examine the differences in subjects' KAP before and after the intervention.

Results: Most subjects were women (96.3%) aged 25-40 years (78.8%) and housewives (67.5%). The knowledge score increased by about 17.5% (p<0.05). More than 10% of subjects increased their knowledge of CVD risk. Almost all subjects already had a positive attitude at baseline (94%) and was slightly increased to 97.0% (p<0.05). After the intervention, positive health practices such as exercise, consuming vegetables, relaxation, and sleep were increased. In contrast, harmful practices such as smoking, stress symptoms, and consuming high-cholesterol food were decreased.

Conclusions: The present study showed that an online program effectively increases the KAP of subjects, although this can be maximized by having more interaction with subjects.
The relationship between the ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 consumption with caesarean section
Authors: Mustikaningrum Fitriana , Rahmaningtyas Anindya , Ningtyas Puput F.E. , Mardiyati Nur Lathifah , Binti Che Ku Jusoh Tengku Farizan Izzi
Published: August 2024

Background : Many of research explained that Omega-3 and Omega-6 consumption during pregnancy affect delivery method. Omega-3 and omega-5 affect uterus contraction. The prevalence of caesarean section in 154 countries were 21.1%, and 43% in Primary health care. Caesarean section has a risk to get complication during and after parturition also could increase maternity cost. 

Objectives:  The aim of study was to determine the relationship between ratio omega-6: omega-3 intake and the incidence of cesarean section in postpartum mothers in the Bendosari Primary Health Care area. 

Method: This was observational study with cross sectional approach. The subjects of the study were 66 postpartum mothers who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were selected using the purposive sampling method. Data of omega-3 and omega-6 intake during the 2-3rd semester tri pregnancy period were obtained by interview method using the Semi Quantitative Food Frequency (SQ_FFQ) form. The relationship between omega-3 intake and caesarean section was analyzed with the Chi-Square test (P<0,05), while Fisher’s exact test was used to analyzed the relationship between intake ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 (P<0,05). 

Result: There was a relationship between omega-3 intake and ratio between omega-6: omega-3 intake with caesarean section with P-value 0.03. The mother who consume high omega-3 had prevalence ratio 3,6 times higher to have normal delivery compared than mother who had low consumption of omega-3. Moreover, mother who had sufficient ratio of omega 6: omega 3 in their diet had prevalence ratio 9 times higher to have normal delivery compared with mother who had high ratio of omega 6: omega 3in the diet during pregnancy. Pregnant women suggests to consume high omega-3 and sufficient ratio omega-6:omega-3 to prevent risk of  caesarean section
Hiperrealitas Perencanaan Sosial dalam Kebijakan Sistem Zonasi sebagai Upaya Pemerataan Kualitas Pendidikan di Kabupaten Karanganyar
Authors: Erlangga Ricky , Siany Indria Liestyasari Siany Indria , Budiati Atik Catur
Published: August 2024

Diperlukan perencanaan yang baik untuk menyelesaikan masalah pendidikan di Indonesia. Penelitian ini akan mengkaji sejauh mana kesiapan perencanaan sosial dalam kebijakan sistem zonasi serta apa implikasinya terhadap proses implementasi pada PPDB SMP di Kabupaten Karanganyar. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif analitik. Data diperoleh dari enam sekolah di Kabupaten Karanganyar sebagai subjek penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perencanaan sosial dalam kebijakan zonasi belum dilakukan dengan baik karena masih terjadi non harmonisasi kebijakan, terjadi bongkar pasang kebijakan, tidak melibatkan masyarakat, dan tidak memperhatikan elemen pendukung. Akibatnya implementasi menjadi tergganggu sehingga pencapaian tujuan menjadi terhambat. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan tidak siapnya kerangka kerja kebijakan, tidak maksimalnya peran pemerintah daerah, banyak kecuarangan, tidak ada pengembangan program, minim sosialisasi, dan hanya efektif di daerah tertentu saja.
Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcomes in a Medical Oncology Setting (the iPROMOS Study): Type II Hybrid Implementation Study
Authors: Roberts Natasha Anne , Pelecanos Anita , Alexander Kimberly , Wyld David , Janda Monika
Published: August 2024

Background

Clinical trials have demonstrated that patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can improve mortality and morbidity outcomes when used in clinical practice.

Objective

This study aimed to prospectively investigate the implementation of PROMs in routine oncology. Outcomes measured included improved symptom detection, clinical response to symptom information, and health service outcomes.

Methods

Two of 12 eligible clinics were randomized to implement symptom PROMs in a medical oncology outpatient department in Australia. Randomization was carried out at the clinic level. Patients in control clinics continued with usual care; those in intervention clinics completed a symptom PROM at presentation. This was a pilot study investigating symptom detection, using binary logistic models, and clinical response to PROMs investigated using multiple regression models.

Results

A total of 461 patient encounters were included, consisting of 242 encounters in the control and 222 in the intervention condition. Patients in these clinics most commonly had head and neck, lung, prostate, breast, or colorectal cancer and were seen in the clinic for surveillance and oral or systemic treatments for curative, metastatic, or palliative cancer care pathways. Compared with control encounters, the proportion of symptoms detected increased in intervention encounters (odds ratio 1.05, 95% CI 0.99-1.11; P=.08). The odds of receiving supportive care, demonstrated by nonroutine allied health review, increased in the intervention compared with control encounters (odds ratio 3.54, 95% CI 1.26-9.90; P=.02).

Conclusions

Implementation of PROMs in routine care did not significantly improve symptom detection but increased the likelihood of nonroutine allied health reviews for supportive care. Larger studies are needed to investigate health service outcomes.

Trial Registration

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12618000398202; https://tinyurl.com/3cxbemy4
The Unintended Consequences of Telehealth in Australia: Critical Interpretive Synthesis (Preprint)
Authors: Osman Sagda , Churruca Kate , Ellis Louise A , Luo Dan , Braithwaite Jeffrey
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Despite more than 2 decades of telehealth use in Australia and the rapid uptake during the COVID-19 pandemic, little is known about its unintended consequences beyond its planned and intended outcomes.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this review was to synthesize evidence on the unintended consequences of telehealth use in Australia to clarify its impact beyond its planned and intended outcomes.

METHODS

We conducted a search of 4 electronic databases: Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, EBSCO CINAHL, and Scopus. A critical interpretive synthesis approach was adopted for its flexibility and interpretive nature. We extracted data about study characteristics and the types and models of telehealth services. The extracted unintended consequences were coded and mapped into the domains and dimensions of the Australian Health Performance Framework.

RESULTS

Of the 4241 records identified by the search, 94 (2.22%) studies were eligible for data extraction and analysis. Of these 94 studies, 23 (24%) reported largely positive unintended consequences of telehealth associated with health status, while 6 (6%) noted a potential negative impact of telehealth on socioeconomic status. The findings of 4 (4%) of the 94 studies highlighted societal and financial consequences of telehealth beyond the health system. Almost all studies (93/94, 99%) reported unintended consequences under the 5 dimensions of the Australian Health Performance Framework.

CONCLUSIONS

Our synthesis offers a framework for understanding the unintended consequences of the use of telehealth as an alternative to in-person care in Australia. While we have documented many unintended benefits of telehealth use, our findings also shed light on many challenges of delivering care via telehealth across different domains and dimensions. These findings hold significant practice and policy-making implications for ensuring safe and high-quality care delivery via telehealth.
Surgical residents' perceptions of feedback: a scoping review to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in surgical education (Preprint)
Authors: da Silva Costa Carlos Dario , Silva Gabriela Gouvea , dos Santos Emerson Roberto , Engel Ana Maria Rita Pedroso Vilela Torres de Carvalho , Costa Ana Caroline dos Santos , Lima Alba Regina de Abreu , Brienze Vânia MS , Oliani Denise Cristina Móz Vaz , Oliani Antonio Hélio , André Júlio César
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND

Feedback is essential for learning and improving medical education and surgery performance. Surgery residents recognize the importance of feedback for their development, but there is a lack of understanding regarding their perception of the feedback received during training.

OBJECTIVE

This scoping review aims to identify and map out data from studies that report surgical residents' perceptions of the feedback received during their education, analyze them, determine knowledge gaps, and disseminate the research findings.

METHODS

A comprehensive search strategy was performed on March 15, 2024, using descriptors in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, encompassing the period since 2017. Databases of journals indexed in Medline, Directory of Open Access Journals, Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources, Academic Search Premier, BioMed Central Open Access, and Wiley-Blackwell were consulted. Studies involving resident physicians of any surgical specialty and their perceptions of feedback received during surgical education were included. Data were extracted, described, and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively.

RESULTS

Thirteen articles were included in the review, with most studies being conducted in the United States (76.9%). The majority of the studies were primary (92.3%), retrospective (66.6%), and involved general surgery residents (53.8%). Most of the articles did not mention the method or instrument used to provide feedback. The feedback content varied, with intraoperative skills being the most prevalent theme (46.1%). Residents' perceptions of feedback were heterogeneous, with general and overall perceptions being the most reported (92.3%). A comparison between residents' and attendings' perceptions revealed discrepancies in the frequency and quality of feedback. The impact of feedback was measured in only 15.4% of the articles, portraying positive outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS

This scoping review reveals that most studies focus on comparing perceptions, ideal feedback characteristics, or general perceptions without emphasizing the impact of feedback. There is a lack of detailed descriptions of feedback perception and standardized instruments to measure it. Future research should focus on developing standardized instruments and investigating the impact of feedback on surgical residents' learning outcomes. The findings of this scoping review can inform educators and policymakers in improving surgical training programs and enhancing residents' learning progress.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.2196/56727
Good or Bad Governance for Whom? Governance is a Trojan Horse for Capital Expansion in Pati, Indonesia
Authors: Novianto Arif
Published: August 2024

Governance as theory and practice, since the end of the 20th century, has been disseminated as the best form of public management. This notion of governance emphasizes reducing state actor authority, and in the name of participation, the voice of the state actor is positioned on par with the voices of private actors and civil society. To support the concept of governance, international organizations and financial institutions (United Nation, World Bank & IMF) promote the principles of "good governance" as the antithesis of "bad governance" which is characterized as corrupt, undemocratic and detrimental to the people. This research challenges governance theory and practice, with a case study of Indocement Ltd (Heidelberg Cement Group) expansion in Central Java, Indonesia. This research uses an ethnographic method, which was carried out in two periods, in 2014-2015 and 2017-2018. The contribution of this research is that instead of being happily accepted by the people, governance and the principles of good governance were actually opposed by the grassroots community in the case of Indocement Ltd's development plan in the Kendeng Mountains, Pati Regency, Central Java. This resistance was motivated by the use of governance and the principles of "good governance" to force the construction of a cement factory. In fighting against these problems, the people's movement advocated democracy from below through a counter-hegemonic movement that involved people, until finally it succeeded in thwarting a project to build a cement factory in their place. For people who reject the cement factory plan, governance is "good" for capital, but "bad" for the environment and people's livelihoods.
An Educational History of Kuwait: A Focus on Schools
Authors: Al-Senafi Basemah , Alsabbagh Sarah
Published: August 2024

This paper examines key milestones in Kuwait's educational development as well as exploring the history of education in Kuwait including government initiatives, policy changes, and the influence of external factors such as oil wealth and international partnerships. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, specifically document analysis, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of how Kuwait's educational system has evolved by analyzing the challenges and successes encountered along the way, as well as investigating the educational reform initiatives throughout the years. Additionally, this paper sheds light on the efforts to address various educational needs and the strategies employed to overcome obstacles, thereby illustrating the dynamic nature of educational development in Kuwait. The study further evaluates the impact and effectiveness of various educational reform initiatives introduced over the years, shaping the current educational landscape. Through this detailed examination, the paper offers valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to improve and innovate within Kuwait's education system.
Operation of Radio Frequency Identification Technology to Control Cattle Movements
Authors: Mandimby Tigana , Bernard Germain , Herinantenaina Edmond , Razaivaovololoniaina Diamondra , Raveloson Elisé , Randriamanatany Zely , Bezaka Jules Bosco
Published: August 2024

Cattle theft is a critical social problem in Madagascar. Tools for traceability management are still not effective up to the present time. This research aims to contribute in the fight against this scourge. It is based on the implementation of a mobile identification system and the development of a software called "Omby" which purpose is to make systematic controls of cattle movements. RFID and ICTs technology is adopted for the traceability system. The application is written in C++ language and is developed with the programming and interface creation tool QTcreator 1.2.1. An Arduino Mega 2560 card is used to make mobile control system. This application allows to scan and generate the cattle ID number by referring to an existing database. The system created by this new technology facilitates the fight against cattle theft as a result of real-time availability of the oxen localization as well as information regarding them. It could be also used to improve animal health.
A Complete Guide: Kitchen Gardening
Authors: Kumbhalkar Ms. Harsha S. , Aghav Mr. Rushikesh D. , P. Khedkar Dr. Suraj
Published: August 2024

With the help of technology, we can cultivate nutritious vegetables at home using clay pots, empty tins, and discarded utensils. This is known as kitchen gardening. It has been discovered that kitchen/home gardens significantly contribute to the improvement of food security for rural, resource-poor households in developing nations. It is essential for people to keep their health to eat a nutritious diet. Grains, breads, legumes, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and so forth make up a balanced diet. Vegetables are a vital part of a balanced diet since they offer a range of nutrients required for many body functions. About 300 g of vegetables and 100 g of fresh fruits are needed each day (50 g of green leafy vegetables, 200 g of other vegetables, and 50 g of roots and tubers). Growing a variety of crops in your home garden is one of the simplest methods to guarantee that you have access to a balanced diet with enough macro- and micronutrients.
EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE COMPETENCE OF PROSPECTIVE PHYSICS TEACHERS IN THE FACE OF THE MERDEKA BELAJAR CURRICULUM AT THE MADRASAH ALIYAH LEVEL
Authors:   Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol. Padang, Juita Dewi
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine what efforts are made by micro teaching lecturers in their lecture classes to improve the competence of prospective physics teachers and to determine the level of student satisfaction with the efforts made by micro teaching lecturers. This research uses quantitative descriptive method and qualitative approach. The sample in the study were 9 students who took micro teaching courses. This study resulted in several efforts that can be made by teachers in improving the competence of prospective physics teacher students, namely presenting material related to Merdeka Belajar curriculum material, providing instructions on how to make teaching modules and examples, providing examples of Merdeka Belajar curriculum learning videos, and criticizing teaching practices on an ongoing basis. The level of student satisfaction with the efforts made by the lecturer teaching the micro teaching course is 83.33%.
Hugging Face: Revolutionizing AI and NLP
Authors: Pol Urmila R.
Published: August 2024

A leading player in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP), Hugging Face is known for its open-source tools and libraries that enable sophisticated NLP models to be developed and deployed. A detailed review of Hugging Face is provided in this paper, highlighting its mission to democratize AI, the evolution of its products, and its core technologies, particularly the Transformers library. A variety of applications of Hugging Face are presented in the paper, showing how its models enhance efficiency and innovation in industries such as healthcare, finance, customer service, and education. Hugging Face is also discussed in relation to its integration with other technologies, its lively community, and its future prospects within the AI and NLP space. As a conclusion, the paper summarizes Hugging Face's potential and impact on AI and NLP going forward
Menstrual Symptoms: The Importance of Social Factors in Women\'s Experiences
Authors: Babu Dr. Chilakalapudi Meher
Published: August 2024

This study aimed to investigate menstrual symptoms and their impact on everyday life and well-being among postmenarchal adolescents. Menstrual disorders are a common presentation in primary care. Heavy menstrual bleeding is the most common concern, and is often treated by medical and surgical means despite lack of pathology. Menstruation is a natural phenomenon for women during their reproductive years. Our aim was to describe women’s experiences of menstruation across the lifespan. Qualitative interviews, with a narrative approach, were conducted with 12 women between 18 and 48 years of age in Sweden. Using thematic analysis, we found menstruation to be a complex phenomenon that binds women together. It is perceived as an intimate and private matter, which makes women want to conceal the occurrence of menstrual bleeding. Over time, menstruation becomes a natural part of women’s lives and gender identity. Health professionals play a central role supporting women to deal with menstruation.
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DE MULHERES NEGRAS NA CIÊNCIA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DA APLICAÇÃO DE UMA OFICINA TEMÁTICA SOBRE ALICE BALL
Authors: Santos Valeria de Aniz , Santos Rodrigo Alves dos , Santos Yngrid de Jesus Alves , Oliveira Filipe Silva de
Published: August 2024

O tema das mulheres na Ciência está como pauta atual na educação e no ensino de Química. O trabalho com questões de gênero e raça na formação de professores de Química tem sido requerido, visando a efetivação de premissas previstas nas Leis 10.639/2003 e 11.645/2008. Diante disso, o objetivo deste trabalho é trazer um relato de experiência de licenciandos em Química da Universidade Federal de Sergipe sobre a aplicação da oficina temática, planejada para discutir o apagamento de mulheres negras na ciência com o caso de Alice Ball e suas contribuições para a ciência, bem como trazer as contribuições da elaboração e aplicação da oficina para a formação dos licenciandos. O trabalho em questão apresenta uma abordagem qualitativa, sendo a oficina estruturada em 4 momentos, baseada nos Momentos Pedagógicos de Delizoicov, Angotii e Pernambuco (2002). A aplicação da oficina ocorreu em uma turma de 2ª série do Ensino Médio, composta por aproximadamente 22 alunos, com duração de 2 horas-aula. Os resultados indicam que o investimento na reflexão teórica sobre questões de raça e gênero com os licenciandos proporcionou a confecção de uma oficina permeada por elementos capazes de oferecer um ensino de química que discuta o apagamento de mulheres negras na ciência juntamente com o ensino do conteúdo proposto. Por fim, a aplicação da oficina contribui para formação dos licenciandos, pois estes puderam aprofundar conhecimentos sobre a temática e como promover um ensino contextualizado, além também de ter contribuído na formação dos estudantes, pois puderam conhecer mulheres que promoveram o desenvolvimento da ciência, para além de compreender o conteúdo científico.
Síntesis de imagen médica postcontraste en estudios de DCE-MRI de mama usando aprendizaje profundo
Authors: Cañaveral Sara , Mera-Banguero Carlos , Fonnegra Rubén D.
Published: August 2024

El cáncer de mama es una de las principales causas de muerte en mujeres en el mundo, por lo que su detección de forma temprana se ha convertido en una prioridad para salvar vidas. Para el diagnóstico de este tipo de cáncer existen técnicas como la imagen de resonancia magnética dinámica con realce de contraste (DCE-MRI, por sus siglas en inglés), la cual usa un agente de contraste para realzar las anomalías en el tejido de la mama, lo que mejora la detección y caracterización de posibles tumores. Como limitación, los estudios de DCE-MRI suelen tener un costo alto, hay poca disponibilidad de equipos para realizarlos, y en algunos casos los medios de contraste pueden generar efectos adversos por reacciones alérgicas. Considerando lo anterior, este trabajo tuvo como objetivo el uso de modelos de aprendizaje profundo para la generación de imágenes sintéticas postcontraste en estudios de DCE-MRI. La metodología consistió en el desarrollo de una función de costo denominada pérdida en las regiones con realce de contraste que aprovecha el comportamiento de la captación del agente de contraste. Como resultado se entrenaron dos nuevas arquitecturas de aprendizaje profundo, las cuales hemos denominado G- RiedGAN y D-RiedGAN, para la generación de imágenes postcontraste en estudios de DCE-MRI, a partir de imágenes precontraste. Finalmente, se concluye que las métricas proporción máxima señal ruido, índice de similitud estructural y error absoluto medio muestran que las arquitecturas propuestas mejoran el proceso de síntesis de las imágenes postcontraste preservando mayor similitud entre las imágenes sintéticas y las imágenes reales, esto en comparación con los modelos base en el estado del arte.
Evaluasi Pembinaan Klub Bola Basket Garuda Putih Kota Jambi
Authors: Tahani Salsa , A Palmizal , Setiawan Iwan Budi
Published: August 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui bagaimana hasil program Pembinaan Klub Bola Basket Garuda Putih Kota Jambi. Pada penelitian ini juga menggunakan model CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) dengan pendekatan Metode Deskriptif Kuantitatif yang menekankan pengukuran pada konteks, masukan, proses dan hasil dari program yang dilaksanakan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data dari penyebaran angket pada atlet dan pengurus Klub Bola Basket Garuda Putih di Kota Jambi menunjukkan bahwa dari empat aspek CIPP yang telah digunakan memperoleh skor masing-masing yaitu konteks memperoleh total skor (mentah) sebesar 3254, dengan skor maksimal (max) 3520 sehingga diperoleh skor persentase sebesar 92,44%, pada angket input memperoleh total skor (mentah) sebesar 2615, dengan skor maksimal (max) 3300 sehingga diperoleh skor persentase sebesar 79,24%, pada angket proses memperoleh skor (mentah) sebesar 3016, dengan skor maksimal (max) 3300 sehingga diperoleh skor persentase sebesar 91,39%, pada angket produk memperoleh skor (mentah) sebesar 1222, dengan skor maksimal (max) 1540 sehingga diperoleh skor persentase sebesar 79,35%. Kesimpulan Penelitian ini yaitu untuk aspek konteks diperoleh skor persentase sebesar 92,44%, untuk aspek input diperoleh skor persentase sebesar 79,24% dengan kategori baik, untuk aspek proses diperoleh skor persentase sebesar 9139% dengan kategori baik sekali, untuk aspek produk diperoleh skor persentase sebesarÂ  79,35% dengan kategori sangat baik.
Fasilitasi Siswa Rentan Putus Sekolah Agar Tidak Putus Sekolah Di SMKN 1 Tanjung Jabung Timur
Authors: Sofyan Sofyan , Mukminin Amirul , Haryanto Eddy , Habibi Akhmad , Lestari Agus
Published: August 2024

Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) menupakan satuan pendidikan yang diharapkan dapat menciptakan tenaga kerja atau SDM yang terampil. Tenaga kerja terampil ini terbukti dapat mengisi peluang kerja yang dibutuhkan oleh industri dan usaha kecil menengah rumahan. Tidak hanya itu, tenaga kerja muda terampil mampu mengembangkan usaha sendiri dan mampu bertahan dari dampak krisis ekonomi. SMKN 1 Tanjung Jabung Timur sebagai satuan pendidikan kejuruan yang ada di Provinsi Jambi merupakan salah satu SMK di Provinsi Jambi yang tidak terlepas dari permasalahan dalam pengelolaan peserta didik pascapandemi Covid 19. Permasalahan tersebut adalah terdapatnya siswa rentan putus sekolah yang disebabkan oleh berbagai faktor pemicu. Kegiatan fasilitasi dilakukan bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman dan pengalaman secara teoretik dan praktik baik penanganan siswa rentan putus sekolah. Kegiatan dilakukan dengan metode fasilitasi in service dan on the job learning. Hasil fasilitasi dan pendampingan terhadap Satgas SRPS yang melakukan tugasnya selama pertengahan Agustus sampai akhir September 2023 memperlihatkan perkembangan yang positif. Dari jumlah 11 siswa yang memiliki motivasi rendah dalam belajar tinggal 4 orang saja. Siswa dilibatkan dalam aktivitas pembelajaran yang berbasis proyek dilakukan guru. Untuk 6 siswa yang berasal dari keluarga tidak mampu dapat diintervensi 3 orang, sehingga masih 3 siswa lagi yang dalam proses pendampingan dan fasilitasi. Sedangkan untuk siswa yang dari keluarga kurang harmonis dan korban perundungan sedang dalam proses pendampingan dan fasilitasi khusus oleh Satgas SRPS. Kesimpulannya, fasilitasi dan pendampingan terhadap Satgas SRPS selama periode Agustus hingga September 2023 menunjukkan kemajuan yang positif, dengan hanya 4 dari 11 siswa yang awalnya memiliki motivasi rendah dalam belajar.
Significance of States with the Largest Defense Allocations (In Millions of US Dollars at Current Prices and Exchange Rates) to Corruption Issues
Authors: Susdarwono Endro Tri , Wiranta Alma
Published: August 2024

The defense sector will always be vulnerable to corruption, due to risks from high levels of secrecy, complex technical procurement, and exploitation of the hierarchical nature of the military. This study aims to provide a description of the significance of the country's largest defense allocation (in millions of US$ at current prices and exchange rates) to corruption. The approach used in this research is descriptive quantitative. The data used uses the country's CPI (Corruption Perception Index) issued by TII and the country's defense allocation issued by SIPRI. Data analysis used the method of testing the hypothesis through the khai-square distribution. This study concludes that the number of countries with CPI below the average of the 50 countries with the largest defense allocation (in millions of US$ at current prices and exchange rates) is not constant and therefore the cause is a significant factor. meaning that it can be interpreted that countries with large defense allocations tend to have a CPI below the average.
Livelihood Transformation Of Farming Communities In Jono Oge Village After The Earthquake And Liquefaction
Authors: I Listiqowati  , Y Trisyaningsih
Published: August 2024

This research aims to describe the transformation process of economy activities of farmers in Jono Oge village post earthquake and liquefaction in 2018. This was a descriptive qualitative research with survey method. The research sample 22 hoseholds selected using purposive sampling technique in five hamlets. The data were obtained through the questionnaire. The research results show that the transformation process of economy activities of the farmers in Jono Oge village to obtain new occupations through middleman as many as 23%, relatives 54%, and neighbors 23%, with initial capital for the middleman family reached from Rp 80,000 to IDR 1,000,000. the duration needed by the famers to do the new occupation is more than twelve months or a year with monthly income average of Rp 700,000 to Rp 7,000,000. The impact of earthquake and liquefaction occurred in 28 September 2018 caused 17 (77%) households had their farm destroyed and 5 (23%) households lost their farm. In addition, people choose to change their livelihood as traders (18%), breeders (27%), labors (27%), and construction labors (27%), with the respondents living place conditions currently are 15 households or 68%, stay in temporary shelter is 4 households or 18%, and stay at emergency home is 3 households or 14%.
Surface and Depth: Reading Photographs in Obasan and The Invention of Solitude
Authors:   Tamkang University, Taiwan, Deng Chiou-Rung
Published: August 2024

Since its invention, photography has been imbued with the promise of providing a sense of fullness and has been believed to possess the unique capacity to capture the entirety of a moment. On the other hand, such assumed potentiality to capture all is yet found subject to the surface, and photography turns out to be a sort of art that lacks depth. This paper intends to focus on the tension between surface and depth in the representation of photographs in literature, a topic that is often neglected in literary studies. Through the theoretical lens of Walter Benjamin’s and Roland Barthes’s discourses on photography, this paper examines Joy Kogawa’s Obasan and Paul Auster’s The Invention of Solitude, both of which expose the discrepancy between what is visible on the surface and what lies beneath, as well as between what is within the frame and what exists beyond it. This paper is divided into two parts. The first part discusses how Benjamin’s and Barthes’s discourses on photography lead to the discussion of the surface and depth issues. The second part deals with the photographs in the two literary works, exploring how theoretical concepts of photography, including Benjamin’s “the optical unconscious” and Barthes’s “punctum,” will help shed light on them. By juxtaposing critical discourses on photography with these literary works, this paper concludes that their representation of photographs grapples with the tension between surface and depth and resonates with Benjamin’s and Barthes’s notions on photography.
Birds of Feathers may not Flock Together: Avian Imageries in Contemporary Arab Diasporic Novels
Authors:   UNRWA (The United Nations Relief and Works Agency), Jordan, Kailani Nour , Amrieh Yousef Abu ,   The University of Jordan, Jordan
Published: August 2024

he purpose of this paper is to examine how birds and avian metaphors are used by Arab writers in diaspora to reflect themes of exile, displacement and dispersion. In particular, in Inaam Kachachi’s The Dispersal (2023) and Walid Nabhan’s Exodus of the Storks (2021) birds and avian images are thematically and aesthetically significant motifs since the covers of some editions of the two novels feature a scene from each novel in which birds are of great importance to some characters, key events and sociopolitical, historical and cultural contexts of the texts. The deployment of these imageries on the covers of some editions represents a relatively recent tendency adopted by Western publishers to reflect the complex nature of literary representations of recent developments in the Middle East rather than relying on a long history of Orientalism to mediate this process of presentation. Furthermore, the study draws on the tripartite division of the notion of translation by Roman Jakobson (1959), particularly, his notion of the intersemiotic translation to highlight the links between a novel’s cover design and the themes that it depicts.
The Sense of Floating and Finding Moorings in Xiaolu Guo’s A Lover’s Discourse
Authors:   The English and Foreign Languages University, India, Solanki Megha
Published: August 2024

This article analyses Xiaolu Guo’s 2020 novel A Lover’s Discourse. It follows the novel’s unnamed protagonist, a young Chinese woman who moves to London, traces her journey through the concept of mooring. The article examines this notion of mooring through the intimate connections that the protagonist makes with the place that she lives in and through her relationship with her partner. Using the concept of moorings as a theoretical background, the article discusses what moorings mean for the protagonist. It focuses on the theme of floating and the idea of home to outline a pursuit of finding mooring that rests in the protagonist’s desire to belong in the world. Moorings, this article argues, are affective and represent an individual’s desire to belong. This desire is affected by the individual’s experiences in life, influencing their state of being and ways of living. For the unnamed protagonist, the expectation of mooring is rooted in the possibilities of the future where her sense of living is not lost and is retained along with her sense of being together with her companion.
Power-knowledge: How the corporate strategy will be competitive in the future?
Authors: Tasrim Tasrim , Jayanti Ansri , Pahmi Pahmi , Irfan Andi , Alim Andi
Published: August 2024

Environmental changes require resources that are able to adapt. This condition requires a special strategy to remain competitive. This can be realized from real resources and employee skills that match market needs (Dubey et al., 2019). Therefore, continuous training is the “way” to face business scenarios (Santana-Domínguez et al., 2022). So, employee training is the best solution to maintain company sustainability. This study aims to explore the importance of training to maintain the stability of the company’s future. This research is qualitative research with in-depth interviews as the main data collection method. The analytical method uses Foucault’s (1980) power-knowledge with three main focuses as a tool for data reduction, namely sharing, generating and using knowledge. The results of the study show that training is important to be carried out by companies due to three main reasons, namely training as a place to transfer knowledge, training to produce employee/company performance, and training as an inseparable part of the company’s sustainability process. In addition, the results show that continuous learning is a necessity that must be carried out to deal with environmental change. It is important to know that everything will change except the change itself. The next research approach is to examine the training section with a quantitative approach.
Critical writing in higher education: A need analysis survey
Authors: Nugroho Arif , Putro Nur Hidayanto Pancoro Setyo , Syamsi Kastam
Published: August 2024

Critical thinking and writing are considered as one of the twenty-first century skills that must be acquired by students; however, research on this area still needs more empirical paucity of evidence. The present study aims to reveal English students’ learning needs on critical writing course at university level. Drawing on survey research, this study invites 437 undergraduate students majoring in English department from four universities in Surakarta municipality, Indonesia. Statistical analysis identifies key student priorities: acquiring, evaluating, and synthesizing information; effective communication; articulating their opinions; publishing their writings; and presenting materials at international forums. The data also reveal that English students encounter significant challenges in critically analyzing information and drawing conclusions from reading passages. Regarding their expectations for critical writing instruction, students aspire to enhance both their critical thinking and academic writing abilities. This is particularly pertinent for pre-service teachers who will need to teach content and produce both academic and non-academic publications. Additionally, the survey indicates a positive student response to incorporating technology (e.g., social media, networking sites, websites) into collaborative learning activities for critical writing courses. These findings provide valuable insights into the needs and expectations of English students regarding critical writing courses, offering a clear direction for course design and instructional strategies.
The functional recovery of stroke: a comparison between neuro-developmental treatment and the Brunnstrom method
Authors: Wagenaar RC , Meijer OG , Van Wieringen PC , Kuik DJ , Hazenberg GJ , Lindeboom J , Wichers F , Rijswijk H.
Published: August 2024

The relative efficacy of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (N.D.T.) versus the Brunnstrom method was studied from the perspective of the functional recovery of stroke patients. An alternating treatment design (B-C-B-C) was used. Each intervention phase lasted 5 weeks. The functional recovery of the patients was assessed every week by using the Barthel Index and the Action Research Arm test, by registering walking velocity, and by performing gait analysis. At the start and at the end of each intervention phase, neurological and neuropsychological assessments took place. Time series analysis indicated that for one patient only, walking speed progressed more during the Brunnstrom phases than the N.D.T. phases. This result did not generalize towards other parameters or patients studied. For upper extremity function and maximum walking speed, a high correlation was found between the week post stroke in which the patient showed the first signs of recovery and the end condition after 20 weeks.
Assessment of patients with chronic back pain using the "Functional Status Questionnaire"
Authors: Söderback I , Schult ML , Nordemar R.
Published: August 2024

Forty-eight patients with chronic back pain undergoing a rehabilitation program were assessed with the Functional Status Questionnaire (FSQ) during the first week of rehabilitation and after 6 weeks, 6 months and one year. In their first test, all the patients showed diminished functional capacity in at least one of five summary scales, indicating serious health problems and a need for rehabilitation. The test-retest correlation was k = 0.96, indicating high reliability of the questionnaire. After 6 weeks of rehabilitation the patients estimated significant improvements regarding "Satisfaction with health", "Mental health" and "Number of close friends". Some of these improvements were maintained after 6 months and one year. The "Basic ADL" and "Intermediate ADL" scales, however, showed no changes, indicating either low sensitivity or that no real changes had occurred during the rehabilitation period. The FSQ is recommended for use among patients with chronic back pain, but the tests need to be supplemented with other measurements concerning ADL capacity.
The effect of manipulation on range of movement at the ankle joint
Authors: Nield S , Davis K , Latimer J , Maher C , Adams R.
Published: August 2024

Manipulation is commonly used by physiotherapists in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders; however, there have been few studies evaluating its use in peripheral joints. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of manipulation on dorsiflexion range of movement at the ankle joint. Twenty asymptomatic subjects participated, one ankle acting as the experimental ankle and receiving the manipulation intervention, while the other ankle acted as the control. The manipulation studied was a longitudinal talocrural manipulation. Dorsiflexion range of movement was measured at 5 consecutive torque levels pre and post manipulation intervention in the experimental ankle and pre and post no intervention in the control ankle. These values were compared using analysis of trend within an analysis of variance framework. There was no statistically significant change in dorsiflexion range of movement following manipulation. It was concluded that in the case of asymptomatic subjects these results did not provide support for the experimental hypothesis that a single talocrural manipulation alters dorsiflexion range of movement. It was suggested that future research investigate the effects of manipulation in a symptomatic population.
Kinematic gait analysis in hemiplegic patients
Authors: Ozgirgin N , Bölükbaşi N , Beyazova M , Orkun S.
Published: August 2024

Temporal-distance variables of gait were investigated in 8 female and 23 male hemiplegic patients in order to assess the distribution of these variables according to functional ambulation category and to evaluate their validity. Video-recording technique was used for obtaining the temporal-distance values. Velocity, step-time, stride length and stride length in relation to lower extremity length proved to be valuable measures in the gait analysis, while cadence, step-time and step-time differential values seemed to be less important.
Instrumental activities of daily living related to impairments and functional limitations in 70-year-olds and changes between 70 and 76 years of age
Authors: Sonn U , Frändin K , Grimby G.
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study was to analyse in particular dependence in instrumental daily life activities (I-ADLs) and its association with physical impairments and functional limitations in the elderly. The study was based on cross-sectional data on 70-year-olds (n = 602) and longitudinal data on subjects followed up to the age of 76 (n = 371). Persons dependent in ADL had lower values in maximum walking speed, grip strength, knee extensor strength, stair climbing capacity and in forward reach, compared with those who were independent in ADL. Walking speed in both women and men and sight impairment in men had the greatest influence on dependence in ADL. Possible critical levels for disability in ADL are discussed, as persons who developed dependence between 70 and 76 already had a lower capacity in walking speed and knee extensor strength at age 70 than persons who retained their independence in ADL.
Gait abnormality is not the only motor disturbance in normal pressure hydrocephalus
Authors: Blomsterwall E , Bilting M , Stephensen H , Wikkelsö C.
Published: August 2024

Thirteen different motor and balance functions were examined in 76 patients age 65 +/- 13 (mean +/- SD) years with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) before and 3 months after a ventriculoperitoneal shunt operation. Preoperatively, the tests were performed before and after lumbar tap of 50 cc cerebrospinal fluid. The patients showed significant improvement in all thirteen functions at the 3-month examination. The improvement was approximately 25% in all the motor functions, except for balance, in which the improvement was even more striking. Different etiological subgroups of NPH patients, including the idiopathic form, exhibited the same degree of improvement. The improvement after the lumbar tap was significant in all functions except one-legged stance, and amounted to approximately 30% of the improvement seen after the shunt operation. Our results clearly show that the impairment in motor functions in NHP patients is general, involving many motor activities performed in daily life, and is not restricted solely to the gait.