bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Serviços farmacêuticos executados na atenção primária à Saúde: uma análise conjuntural de atuação dos farmacêuticos em município do sul do Brasil
Authors: BERTÓ Carolina Gessinger , MENDES Samara Jamile , MANZINI Fernanda
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: Identificar os serviços farmacêuticos realizados na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) em uma cidade do Sul do Brasil e entender quais as potencialidades e as fragilidades para a sua realização, segundo a percepção dos farmacêuticos. Método: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo com farmacêuticos e residentes que atuam em Farmácias de Referência Distritais. Os farmacêuticos responderam um questionário para auxiliar na identificação dos serviços farmacêuticos realizados na APS. Considerou-se serviço farmacêutico realizado quando o nível de concordância foi maior ou igual a 70% (técnica Delphi). Os serviços que não obtiveram concordancia foram selecionados e discutidos em uma oficina presencial, utilizando uma técnica de consenso (comitê tradicional). Após a oficina, realizou-se um grupo focal para compreender as potencialidades e dificuldades de execução dos serviços identificados. Resultados: Foram identificados 8 serviços farmacêuticos técnicos gerenciais e 26 serviços farmacêuticos técnicos assistenciais executados ou com potencial de execução em serviços da APS na cidade estudada. Entre as potencialidades, destacam-se o reconhecimento dos serviços farmacêuticos pelas equipes de saúde e o apoio da gestão local. Os farmacêuticos apontaram a sobrecarga de trabalho causada pela grande demanda de atividades e pela ausência de equipes de farmácia e a falta de formação clínica dos profissionais para a atuação na APS como um dificultador, em especial para a realização de serviços farmacêuticos técnicos assistenciais. Conclusão: Os achados da pesquisa reforçam a necessidade de ampliação das Farmácias de Referência, assim como de farmacêuticos capacitados para atuação na APS.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PEMASARAN MOBIL MERK WULING PADA PT. PUTRA PERDANA INDONIAGA CABANG KENJERAN DI KOTA SURABAYA
Authors: Kurniawati Anggun Dwi , Maruta Anom , Andayani Sri
Published: March 2024

Wuling has the largest market share when compared to its competitors, which is seen from the mark et share in car sales at Wuling as much as 42.3% while its competitors, namely Suzuki, can only produce a market share of 17.0%, followed by Hyundai 13.5%, Lexus 12.3% and DFSK 5.4%. The purpose of this research is to find out the marketing strategy that should be carried out by PT. Putra Perdan Indoniaga Kenjeran Branch in Surabaya City. The method of data analysis used is descriptive analysis with a qualitative approach using SWOT, IFAS, EFAS, and SWOT Matrix analysis. The results of the study show that the strategy implemented by Wuling Motors in entering the international market is to apply an aggressive strategy. From the results of data analysis using the IFAS matrix, it can be seen that Wuling Motors has strengths that are higher than weaknesses. From the results of data analysis with the EFAS matrix, it can be seen that the opportunities are higher than the threats. Based on these results, the appropriate strategy to apply to Wuling Motors is Wuling Motors' Aggressive Strategy by means of market penetration, market development and product development.
ANALISIS KOMPARATIF KINERJA KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN KONVENSIONAL
Authors: Delafega Deraya , Mulyati Diana Juni , Maruta IGN Anom
Published: March 2024

Financial ratio analysis is often used in measuring a company's financial performance. The financial ratio analysis that is commonly used is Return On Equity (ROE). Although widely used, the use of financial ratio analysis has drawbacks, namely it does not take into account the cost of capital, making it difficult to know whether a company has succeeded in creating value or not. To overcome this, the concept of Economic Value Added (EVA) was developed which is another method that can be used to measure a company's financial performance by taking into account the cost of capital. This study aims to compare the financial performance of conventional banking companies using ROE and EVA. To reveal the problem in depth, researchers used a quantitative approach and in taking samples using purposive sampling method. The results showed that there were no significant differences between the financial performance of BRI, BNI and Mandiri using ROE and there were significant differences using EVA where BRI yielded the highest scores.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN SUSTAINABLE FASHION DAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL PADA LAMA-LAMA INDONESIA DITINJAU DARI PERSPEKTIF PEMASARAN
Authors: Rahmatullah Ananda , Maduwinarti Ayun , Pratiwi Ni Made Ida
Published: March 2024

Sustainable fashion is a topic that is currently being discussed due to the increasing awareness or sensitivity of the public about the way they dress have an impact on the environment. One of the businesses based on sustainable fashion is LamaLama Indonesia, which is located in Waru District, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java. This business is here to respond to sustainability issues as well as to introduce them to the wider community about how the clothes they own and wear have an impact on the environment. LamaLama provides 5 services that consumers can take advantage of, consisting of buying and selling used clothes, changing clothes, selling clothes, donating clothes and upcycling clothes. To see how sustainable fashion is implemented in LamaLama Indonesia, a sustainable business model is used as a marketing analysis tool. This research uses qualitative methods with direct observation and interviews to collect data. The results show that LamaLama Indonesia fulfills the requirements as a business with a sustainable business model by producing a proposition that SBMs innovation is found in a business based on sustainable fashion with the characteristics of business activities that consider the principles of economic, social and environmental sustainability. But that does not mean that everything related to sustainable fashion is said to meet the SBMs requirements.
PENGARUH KREATIVITAS DAN MODAL USAHA TERHADAP KEBERLANGSUNGAN UMK DI SENTRA KULINER FOOD STREET SEMOLOWARU (JALUR GAZA) SURABAYA
Authors: Alfiyanti Mufidha , Maduwinarti Ayun , Nasution Ute Chairuz M.
Published: March 2024

Sentra Kuliner Food Street Semolowaru (Jalur Gaza) Surabaya is one of the Micro Small Enterprises in Surabaya. To maintain business continuity, business actors need creativity and sufficient capital to support business continuity. Creativity and Business Capital play an important role in a business. creativity is an effort to produce products to add high value to a business. on the other hand, capital is needed to support all business activities. with sufficient and adequate capital, of course, business actors do not experience difficulties in dealing with financial problems, so that the business can run well to achieve its business goals. In this study, researchers tried to find out the effect of two independent variables, namely Creativity and Business Capital on the dependent variable, namely Business Sustainability. with the object of research at Sentra Kuliner Food Street Semolowaru (Jalur Gaza) Surabaya. The research method used in this research is quantitative research with a causal associative type of research. In collecting data, researchers distributed questionnaires directly and the technique used was a non-probability sampling technique with the type of sampling Saturated (census). The number of respondents is all business people in the Sentra Kuliner Food Street Semolowaru (Jalur Gaza) Surabaya, totaling 50 respondents. The results of this study prove that creativity and business capital have a significant effect on business continuity at the Sentra Kuliner Food Street Semolowaru (Jalur Gaza) Surabaya. Based on the results of this study, it can be suggested for business actors in the Sentra Kuliner Food Street Semolowaru (Jalur Gaza) Surabaya related to creativity is to vary the new menu in accordance with consumer interests that are always changing. While the suggestion regarding business capital is that business actors can take advantage of low-interest credit facilities offered by the government for UMKM.
PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN DAN MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN USAHA LAUNDRY DI KELURAHAN NGINDEN JANGKUNGAN KOTA SURABAYA
Authors: Lampauta Jastrina Pindaw , Mulyanti Diana Juni , Maruta IGN Anom
Published: March 2024

Entrepreneurship or Entrepreneurship is often discussed by many circles. At present Indonesia is still lagging behind in economic problems due to low economic growth, high number of unemployed, poverty, and income inequality. Entrepreneurship that arises in families or community groups is a very valuable asset for anyone. Even for the Indonesian nation as a whole, entrepreneurial activities will help the Indonesian economy and prosper the people. Business opportunities are basically very many, but it really depends on ideas, innovation and people's ability to read business opportunities. The ability of our community is still low in opening a business, this is due to the ability in entrepreneurial knowledge that is still not deeply understood by our society. This is shown by the initial survey of researchers who should Entrepreneurial abilities possessed by business actors should theoretically affect business results. But this is not the case. The use of social media should be able to encourage the business marketing process carried out by business actors, but the reality in the field is very minimal role of social media on business success. Based on the things mentioned above, researchers are interested in conducting a study entitled "THE INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ABILITY AND SOCIAL MEDIA ON BUSINESS SUCCESS", IN THE Nginden Jangkungan sub-district area of Surabaya city.
Sintesis Produksi Puisi oleh Kecerdasan Buatan: Keterbatasan Fungsi Simbol dan Tanda Perspektif Semiotika Roland Barthes
Authors: Lestari Citra Rizky
Published: March 2024

In recent years, the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence has significantly impacted various aspects of life, including the realm of creative writing in literature. One prominent application of AI is ChatGPT, which can synthesize poetry. However, questions have arisen regarding the extent of their ability to understand and replicate symbolic and sign meanings in literary works, particularly in poetry. This research aims to explore the intervention of artificial intelligence in the poetry creation process and identify limitations related to the use of symbolic and sign functions. Utilizing the perspective of Roland Barthes' Semiotics, this study delves into the symbolic meanings in poetry. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method with hermeneutic reading and content analysis of poetry, comparing it with human-authored poetry. The research data consists of poetry created by the artificial intelligence ChatGPT and human-authored poetry. The results indicate limitations in the ability of artificial intelligence to use symbols and signs in poetry, resulting in interpretations that are limited and tend to follow conventional patterns. Artificial intelligence often relies on common symbols and signs, frequently associated with existing cultural myths. Therefore, the role of humans in the creative process remains crucial in literary writing to ensure the diversity of symbols and signs, fostering the development of more innovative and profound interpretations in poetry.
Efektivitas Media Pembelajaran Animaker Terhadap Peningkatan Pemahaman Materi Teks Eksplanasi Siswa Kelas 8 SMP Kartika 1-5 Pekanbaru
Authors: Nabila Nabila , Charlina Charlina , Sinaga Mangatur
Published: March 2024

Learning media is one component that supports the effectiveness of learning, one of which is Indonesian language learning. Interesting learning media can attract students' interest and motivation to learn so that it is easier to understand the material. As technology advances, various interesting learning media innovations have emerged. However, the use of technology in designing learning media has not been utilized optimally and the practical use of learning media is often ignored. This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of using animaker learning videos as an interesting learning media solution. This research focuses on the differences in learning outcomes before and after using animaker learning videos in learning explanatory text. The method used in this research is Pre-Experimental Design with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design model. Data collection techniques are questionnaires and tests. The sampling technique used the Simple Random Sampling technique with the samples taken being class 8.2 of SMP Kartika 1-5 Pekanbaru. The research instruments were questionnaire validation questions and pretest and posttest multiple choice questions. Data analysis was carried out by tabulating and calculating the percentage of validation questionnaire scores. Test the pretest and posttest data with normality, homogeneity, and Paired Sample T Test with SPSS Statistics 16 for window if the data is normally distributed. If the research data is not normally distributed, a non-parametric test, namely the Wilcoxon test, is carried out. The results of the question validation obtained a percentage of 65% in the good category. The results of the research can be concluded that there are differences in student learning outcomes between learning explanatory texts without Animaker learning media and using Animaker media based on the Wilcoxon test of pretest and posttest data with Asymp values. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05.
Alih Wahana Sastra Novel Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas Karya Eka Kurniawan
Authors: Ahmad Nur Aina , Hinta Ellyana
Published: March 2024

This research aims to describe the form of transfer of vehicles in the plot of the film to the novel “Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas” Completely by Eka Kurniawan based on literary ecranization in the form of subtractions, additions and changes in variations. The method used in this research is a qualitative method, namely describing the form of transfer of vehicles in the plot and characterization of the novel “Seperti Dendam rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas” Completely by Eka Kurniawan. The data in this research is in the form of quotes of words, sentences and dialogue in novels and films which show forms of reduction, addition and change in variations in films and novels “Seperti Dendam Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas”. The data sources in this research are the novel “Seperti Dendam Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas” completely by Eka Kurniawan, tenth print in October 2019 published by PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama which consists of 245 pages and the novel film “Seperti Dendam Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas” completely, directed by Edwin in 2021. Collection The data was carried out using the technique of watching, reading and making data descriptions in the form of plots of novels and films”Seperti Dendam Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas”. The data analysis technique is carried out by describing the forms of reduction, addition, change in variations based on the context of literary ecranization both in the storyline and other elements. The results of this research show that changing a literary work into a new literary work certainly experiences differences, considering that changing the form of a novel into a film certainly becomes a new vehicle which causes the development of the storyline to be different.
Analisis Kesalahan Penggunaan Kalimat dalam Teks Akademik Mahasiswa Asing di Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Universitas Jambi
Authors: Nurfadilah Siska , Wibowo R Imam Suwardi , Priyanto Priyanto , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: March 2024

Kesalahan berbahasa adalah bagian yang tidak dapat dipisahkan dalam proses pembelajaran bahasa. Kesalahan yang terjadi biasanya disebabkan oleh kurangnya penguasaan terhadap tata bahasa Indonesia, satuan linguistik, makna dari bentukan kata, dan masih terpengaruh terhadap bahasa ibu atau bahasa pertamanya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesalahan penggunaan kalimat berdasarkan kajian sintaksisnya  dalam teks akademik mahasiswa asing di Universitas Jambi dan mendeskripsikan kendala yang dihadapi mahasiswa asing dalam menulis teks akademik. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Prodi Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia Universitas Jambi, subjek penelitiannya adalah mahasiswa asing yang berasal dari Thailand. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan analisis isi. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengambilan data menggunakan dua teknik, yaitu pemberian tugas dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data yang dilakukan mengikuti langkah-langkah analisis isi. Uji validitas data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan triangulasi teori dan triangulasi sumber. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesalahan berupa kalimat ambiguitas sering merupakan kesalahan yang paling banyak muncul dalam teks akademik mahasiswa asing. Dari hasil wawancara yang dilakukan, ditemukan kendala yang dihadapi oleh mahasiswa asing dalam menulis teks akademik berbahasa Indonesia adalah karena sistematika penulisan bahasa Indonesia berbeda dengan bahasa Thailand, selain itu penguasaan kosa-kata dan pemahaman makna kata yang masih minim.
Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Digital Berbasis Articulate Storyline pada Pembelajaran Teks Prosedur di Sekolah Menengah Atas
Authors: Fatimah Masni , Burhanudin Dudung , Permatasari Silvia
Published: March 2024

Short learning hours mean that learning cannot be carried out effectively. Learning materials that cannot be conveyed well will affect students' understanding, so they require teaching materials that students can study independently and can be accessed at any time. Teaching materials are generally used as learning tools that contain learning materials for a teacher to use in delivering learning. This research aims to develop articulate storyline-based digital teaching materials in the form of learning applications on procedural text material as an alternative for solving existing problems in class 11 Science 1 SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pekanbaru. The method used in this research is R&D through the ADDIE approach. This research uses a Pre-Experimental Design, namely using only one experimental class without a control class with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design model. The research instruments used were questionnaires and pre-test and post-test essay questions. The result is that the average percentage of expert validation of products is 92% in the very good category, the average percentage of teacher assessments is 93% in the very good category, the average percentage of student assessments is 90% in the very good category. The research results can be concluded that there are differences in student learning outcomes between learning procedural texts without digital teaching materials in the form of learning applications using digital teaching materials based in the form of learning applications based on the Wilcoxon test of pretest and posttest data with Asymp values. Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05
Analisis Percakapan Acara Nikmat Ramadhan 2023 di TVRI Jawa Tengah
Authors: Aulia Alfira , Ulfiyani Siti , Mualafina Rawinda Fitrotul
Published: March 2024

Analisis percakapan merupakan analisis yang memfokuskan pada pengaturan alur berbicara dalam sebuah interaksi percakapan. Selain dalam berinteraksi sehari-hari, percakapan juga dapat dilakukan dalam program acara bincang-bincang atau biasa disebut dengan talk show. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pola strategi percakapan yang diterapkan host dan narasumber dalam acara Nikmat Ramadhan. Metode penelitian menggunakan bentuk deskriptif kualitatif dan pengumpulan data menggunakan metode simak bebas libat cakap dengan teknik lanjutan berupa teknik catat. Sumber data diperoleh dari acara Nikmat Ramadhan dalam kanal YouTube TVRI Jawa Tengah pada tahun 2023. Data penelitian ini berupa tuturan yang diujarkan oleh host maupun narasumber. Dalam mengidentifikasi fitur-fitur strategi percakapan, penelitian ini menggunakan teori yang dikemukakan oleh Joan Cutting. Temuan menunjukkan terdapat tiga jenis pola strategi yaitu Pengambilan Giliran sebanyak 64 data, Pasangan Berdekatan 37 data, dan Urutan 25 data. Dari ketiga fitur tersebut, jenis yang dominan diterapkan dalam percakapan yaitu fitur Pasangan Berdekatan bentuk pertanyaan-jawaban sebanyak 29 data.
Penggunaan Deiksis Persona dalam Novel Saat-Saat Jauh Karya Lia Seplia
Authors: Situmorang Netti Yuliana , Charlina Charlina , Burhanudin Dudung
Published: March 2024

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The specific historical process of urbanization in China
Authors: Shizhang Yang
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the published in 2019 “The Way of Urbanizing China' by professor Liu Shilin. The European and American urbanization models have a great influence in the world. The PRC's urbanization is deeply influenced by them, but the process of China's urbanization is significantly faster than that of Europe and America. In addition, China's unique political system, state system, history, and cultural tradition have led to a characteristic historical process of urbanization in PRC and a unique Chinese style of urbanization.
“The Inheritance of Loss” as the postcolonial bildungsroman: a struggle for identity
Authors: Alakhras Mahmoud Abdel Rasoul Mohammad , Mohamad Pakri Mohamad Rashidi
Published: March 2024

This study utilizes the postcolonial bildungsroman in addition to H. Bhabha’s postcolonial approach to explore the identity development of Indian characters in K. Desai's novel “The Inheritance of Loss” (2006). This novel is well recognized in the postcolonial literature in modern times and shares the dilemma of identity experienced by the Indian characters.
The historical development of trade and economic relations between Azerbaijan and the countries of the European Union
Authors: Hasanova Jamila , Najafova Kamala
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of the delivery of Azerbaijani natural gas to Italy via the Southern Gas Corridor The general conclusion can be reached that the European Union's (EU) import choice is influenced by factors such as maintaining supply diversification, etc., and not by the cost of natural gas. However, in order to strengthen cooperation in the field of natural gas supplies between the EU and the Republic of Azerbaijan in future, it is proposed to study international experience and take appropriate measures to reduce the cost of exported natural gas.
The technologies of the construction of the Great Pyramid of Cheops in educational and popular science literature of the second half of the 20th century
Authors: Denisov Vadim , Kryuchkov Daniil , Kryuchkov Gordey
Published: March 2024

The article attempts to show the technological features of the construction of the pyramid of Cheops, as well as some related socio-economic, organizational and managerial realities of construction, reflected in the mass Russian-language literature of the 1950s 1990s.
The process of orientalization of urban sculpture in China from the middle of the 19th century
Authors: Fang Liu
Published: March 2024

The development of contemporary urban sculpture in China starkly illustrates the myriad contradictions and trials inherent in the process of modernization within Chinese society. From the middle of the 19th century Chinese urban sculpture faces a dilemma: the global assimilation and the following traditional Chinese aesthetics. The solution to this problem was achieved through the combined efforts of generations of Chinese sculptors.
The Middle Ages as an object of research of legal science
Authors: Maksimov Vitaly , Svarchevskii Konstantin , Mamedov Eduard
Published: March 2024

This article is devoted to the study of the concept of “the Middle Ages” as a phenomenon of legal history of mankind through the currently existing scientific approaches to its interpretation: formal-chronological, socio-economic and socio-cultural or complex. Based on the latter approach, the authors draw attention to the expediency of singling out within the framework of historical-legal research a specific socio-legal approach to the definition of the analyzed concept. Within the framework of the article, the authors note on the basis of the analysis of historical and historical-legal literature the absence in modern historical-legal and historical science of a single stable understanding of the concept of “the Middle Ages”, and offer the author's definition of this term.
Legislation on disenfranchisement and its application in practice in the Alma-Ata district in 1918–1936
Authors: Tulbassiyeva Saule , Zhumatay Samat
Published: March 2024

The article analyzes the state’s interest in disenfranchisement that was explained by its importance in the political system of Soviet society as a tool for identifying “class enemies”. The main source of the research on the problems of electoral legislation of the 1920s is the Instructions for the Election of City and Village Councils and the Convocation of Congresses of Councils and its application in practice in the regional context.
MILITARY TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS ACCOUNTABILITY
Authors: Hernández José Javier Martínez
Published: March 2024

Technological advances in the military field raise ethical concerns. Lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) lack human oversight in critical decisions, potentially violating international humanitarian law and human rights principles. This article explores the ethical and legal implications of the development of lethal autonomous weapons systems, advocating for a legally binding international regulatory framework that emphasizes human control over autonomous weaponry, and human rights as a guiding in their design and manufacture.
Designing immersive interfaces for clinical applications
Authors: Chenais Naïg , Görgen Arno
Published: March 2024

Digital immersive technologies have become increasingly prominent in clinical research and practice, encompassing medical communication and technical education, serious games for health, psychotherapy, and interfaces for neurorehabilitation. The worldwide effervescence of digital health and digital therapeutics has prompted the development and testing of numerous applications and interaction methods. Nevertheless, the lack of consistency in the approaches and the peculiarity of the constructed environments contribute to an increasing disparity between the eagerness for new immersive designs and the long-term clinical adoption of these technologies. Several challenges emerge from the collide of virtual environment designers and clinicians. This article seeks to examine the utilization and mechanics of medical immersive interfaces based on extended reality and highlight specific design challenges. The transfer of virtually acquired skills and clinical efficiency is frequently constrained by a combination of perceptual and attractiveness factors. We argue that a multidisciplinary approach to development and testing, along with a comprehensive acknowledgement of the shared mechanisms that underlie immersive training, are essential for the sustainable integration of extended reality into clinical settings. The present review discusses the application of a multilevel sensory framework to extended reality design, with the aim of developing brain centred immersive interfaces tailored for therapeutic and educational purposes. Such a framework must include broader design questions, such as the integration of digital technologies into psychosocial care models, clinical validation, and related ethical concerns. We propose that efforts to bridge the virtual gap should include mixed methodologies and neurodesign approaches, integrating user behavioural and physiological feedback into iterative design phases.
The Short Physical Performance Battery does not correlate with daily life gait quality and quantity in community-dwelling older adults
Authors: van Gameren Maaike , Voorn Paul , Bossen Daniël , Hoozemans Marco , Bruijn Sjoerd , Bosmans Judith , Visser Bart , Pijnappels Mirjam
Published: March 2024

BackgroundBoth the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and daily life gait quality and quantity values obtained from wearable sensors are used to measure functional status. It is generally assumed that they are interrelated and exchangeable, but this has not yet been established. Interchangeability of these measures would pave the way for remote monitoring of functional status.Research questionAre the SPPB score and daily life gait quality and quantity values correlated in community-dwelling older adults? MethodsThe SPPB and gait quality and quantity data of 229 community-dwelling adults of 65 years or older were collected. The SPPB is a combined score of the Three Stage Balance test, Four Meter Walk test, and Five Times Sit to Stand test and ranges from 0 to 12. Participants wore a tri-axial inertial sensor for one week to assess gait quality (e.g. gait stability and smoothness) and quantity (e.g. number of strides). Correlation coefficients between SPPB scores and gait quality and quantity values were assessed using Spearman’s correlation.ResultsThe median age of the study population was 76.2 years (IQR 72.6-81.0), and 76% were women (n=175). The median SPPB score was 10 (IQR 8-11). Spearman's correlation coefficients between the SPPB and gait quality and quantity values were all below 0.3.SignificanceA possible explanation for the observed weak correlations is that the SPPB reflects the maximal capacity, while the gait quality and quantity values reflect the submaximal performance in daily life. The SPPB and gait quality and quantity values seem distinct constructs with complementary value, rather than being interchangeable. A more comprehensive understanding of functional status might be achieved by combining the SPPB assessment of standardized activities with the evaluation of inertial sensor measurements obtained during daily life activities.
Desconstruindo o Homo sapiens: Redefinindo nossa Existência Além do Antropocentrismo
Authors: Orquiza João Carlos , Orquiza João Carlos
Published: March 2024

Este ensaio desafia a perspectiva antropocêntrica tradicional, destacando como a emergência do "eu" proprietário altera profundamente a nossa compreensão de segurança coletiva e sobrevivência. Argumentamos que a existência humana está intrinsecamente ligada a Sistemas de Processamento de Informações (SPIs) autônomos, que regulam não só as funções celulares mas também a nossa interação coletiva. Esses sistemas, fundamentais para a replicação e sobrevivência da espécie, tornam-se distorcidos com o surgimento de uma identidade individual baseada na propriedade. O trabalho examina como essa transformação impacta a segurança coletiva, uma vez que os SPIs são desviados de seu propósito original de preservação da espécie para a manutenção de interesses individuais. Discutindo as ramificações culturais pós-Revolução Agrícola e a interdependência biológica, propomos uma nova perspectiva que reconhece a interconexão entre os processos naturais e a existência humana, desafiando a noção de que somos entidades isoladas no ápice da evolução. Este ensaio incita à reflexão sobre a necessidade de reavaliar as estruturas sociais e culturais que definem a individualidade e a coletividade à luz dos SPIs e da interdependência ecológica.
PTSD & Complex PTSD Diagnostic Interview Schedule for ICD-11: Portuguese Version
Authors: Moreira André , Moreira Ana Cristina , Rocha José
Published: March 2024

Objective: To translate and validate the PTSD & Complex PTSD Diagnostic Interview Schedule for ICD-11 with a sample of IPV victims in a crisis situation.Method: Application of an evaluation protocol, comprising an informed consent form, a sociodemographic questionnaire and four instruments, followed by the application of the PTSD & Complex PTSD Diagnostic Interview Schedule for ICD-11. Cronbach’s alpha was calculated to calculate the reliability of this interview. Cohen’s kappa was also calculated to assess interrater concordance levels.Results: Cronbach’s alpha results between 0.800 and 0.897 indicate a high level of internal consistency.Cohen’s kappa results ranged from -0.364 to 0.545.Discussion: This interview proved to have good discriminatory value, but its questions might need to be revised in order to provide a better assessment of some of the symptoms, such as impairment, and to provide a less confusing experience for applicators and raters. Scoring keys should also be revised to better address symptom presence across criteria.
Global, Regional, and National Survey on Burden and Quality of Care Index (QCI) of Orofacial Clefts: Global Burden of Disease Systematic Analysis 1990–2019
Authors: Sofi-Mahmudi Ahmad , Shamoddin Erfan , Khademioore Sahar , Khazaei Yeganeh , Tovani-Palone Marcos Roberto
Published: March 2024

Background: Orofacial clefts are the most common craniofacial anomalies that include a variety of conditions affecting the lips and oral cavity. They remain a significant global public health challenge. Despite this, the quality of care for orofacial clefts has not been investigated at global and country levels.Objective: We aimed to measure the quality of care index (QCI) for orofacial clefts worldwide.Methods: We used the 2019 Global Burden of Disease data to create a multifactorial index (QCI) to assess orofacial clefts globally and nationally. By utilizing data on incidence, prevalence, years of life lost, and years lived with disability, we defined four ratios aimed at indirectly reflecting the quality of healthcare. Subsequently, we conducted a principal component analysis to identify the most critical variables that could account for the observed variability. The outcome of this analysis was defined as the QCI for orofacial clefts. Following this, we tracked the QCI trends among males and females worldwide, across various regions and countries, considering factors such as the socio-demographic index and World Bank classifications. Results: Globally, the QCI for orofacial clefts exhibited a consistent upward trend from 1990 to 2019 (66.4 to 90.2) overall and for females (82.9 to 94.3) and males (72.8 to 93.6). In the year 2019, the top five countries with the highest QCI scores were as follows: Norway (QCI=99.9), Ireland (99.4), France (99.4), Germany (99.3), the Netherlands (99.3), and Malta (99.3). Conversely, the five countries with the lowest QCI scores on a global scale in 2019 were Somalia (59.1), Niger (67.6), Burkina Faso (72.6), Ethiopia (73.0), and Mali (74.4). Gender difference showed a converging trend from 1990 to 2019 (optimize gender disparity ratio (GDR): 123 vs. 163 countries), and the GDR showed a move toward optimization (between 0.95 and 1.05) in the better and worse parts of the world. Conclusion: Despite the positive results regarding the QCI for orofacial clefts worldwide, some countries showed a slight negative trend.
High Velocity Flows Inside Tube Reactors
Authors: Chatterjee Shahana , Abadie Thomas , Wang Meihui , Matar Omar K. , Ruoff Rodney S.
Published: March 2024

Tube reactors used for the chemical vapor deposition of graphene and other 2D films on metal foils are typically operated at ambient pressures or under low vacuum (> 0.1 torr) and at low average flow velocities (< ~1-2 m/s) and Reynolds numbers (< 100).  Thus, the flow inside the reactor is laminar and highly diffusive.  This report explores what may happen if high velocity flows are instead used, by simulating reactor conditions with the Computational Fluid Dynamics toolbox OpenFOAM.  High velocity flows with large Reynolds numbers were found to be turbulent and without any buoyancy driven recirculation.  Additionally, a large cooling effect was observed with foil and gas temperatures much lower than the furnace set point.  Finally, the temperatures of the 50-100 μm thick metal foils were not uniform but had large temperature gradients sensitive to the system pressure, the total mass flow rate and the process gas composition that increased with decreasing foil thickness.
Serial dependence persists longer for imaginary versus real stimuli
Authors: Sheehan Timothy , Carfano Ben , Richmond Dianthe , Serences John
Published: March 2024

Perceptual reports across a range of tasks exhibit an attraction towards recent stimuli. This phenomenon is termed serial dependence and has been proposed to arise from internal priors of a natural world that changes slowly over time. Efforts to identify the origin of serial dependance have shown that stimulus strength, attention, working memory, and motor responses can all impact the magnitude (and direction) of serial biases. Thus, rather than a single mechanism, serial dependence may arise due to a canonical prior for stability present across distinct circuits supporting different cognitive functions. To test this hypothesis, we systematically manipulated visual stimulation, attention, and motor output across trials to assess their respective influences on serial dependence. In addition to a standard spatial working memory task, we utilized a novel “compass” memory task that used abstract, semantic cues to indicate the remembered location, critically allowing us to induce a spatial memory in the absence of a physically corresponding stimulus. We found robust and generalizable attractive biases towards past responses regardless of the presence/absence of visual stimulation. Biases were stronger for visual stimuli but persisted longer for imagined stimuli, suggesting the operation of a common prior in distinct circuits.
Perceived risk and compliance at a COVID-19 test station
Authors: Sætrevik Bjørn , Cox Rebecca Jane , Linchhausen Dagrun Waag , Bjørkheim Sebastian
Published: March 2024

Public health strategies to protect against pandemics rely on members of the public volunteering to be tested when they have legitimate concerns about being infected. People may be motivated to seek testing due to believing they have been more at risk for infection, they have been more exposed to infection, or they have not taken the same precautions as others. We asked people at a COVID-19 test station in October 2020 (T1, n = 179) and in January-February 2021 (T2, n = 184) about their recent perceived risk, their exposure to infection sources and their compliance with infection control measures. Their responses were compared to those from a representative sample (T1 n = 2.523 and T2 n = 2.194) taken at approximately the same time. We found that people at test stations had seen the risk as lower, that they had more frequently been in situations where they could have been exposed to infection, and they had complied less with infection control measures.
Semantic extension in a novel communication system is facilitated by salient shared associations
Authors: Smith Kenny , Bowerman Josephine , Smith Andrew
Published: March 2024

Creative processes of semantic extension play a key role in language change, grammaticalisation, and (by hypothesis) the early origins and evolution of language. In this paper we report two dyadic interaction experiments studying the semantic extension of novel labels in controlled circumstances. We find that participants can use salient and shared associations in their perceptual environment (between colours and shapes) to bootstrap a communication system, and can then extend those labels figuratively, to convey both concrete and abstract targets, by exploiting shared understandings such as colours associated stereotypically with specific objects and emotions. By manipulating the presence of reliable statistical associations between colour and shape early in this process we show that such shared associations facilitate both an initial semantic extension and subsequent chaining of extensions; we also find that extensions relying on less certain grounding (e.g. between colours and emotions) lead to greater variability in how extensions are made. Our method can be used to test the creative processes of semantic extension under controlled conditions, and provides experimental purchase on the relationship between association and extension which have only previously been studied through correlational means.
The Propensity for Patenting in the Italian Regions
Authors: Leogrande Angelo
Published: March 2024

In this article I analyzed the propensity for patenting in Italian regions through the use of ISTAT-BES data. The static analysis shows the presence of a significant gap between the northern regions and the southern regions in the period between 2004 and 2019. The econometric analysis applied with panel models highlights the relationships that the propensity to patent has with respect to the determinants of innovation systems at regional level. The results are critically discussed with economic policy recommendations.
KOMPOSISI JENIS TEGAKAN DI HUTAN KOTA PULAU BUNGIN SEBAGAI RANCANGAN BOOKLET KEANEKARAGAMAN HAYATI
Authors: Rama Ance Gusti , Suwondo Suwondo , Nursal Nursal
Published: March 2024

Tegakan Hutan merupakan sekumpulan pohon-pohon yang mempunyai umur, komposisi dan bentuk yang sama. Komposisi jenis tegakan hutan dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai pengayaan materi keanekaragaman hayati pada tingkat spesies. Pembelajaran keanekaragaman hayatimerupakan konsepyang mempelajari berbagai tingkatan keanekaragaman makhluk hidup, baikkeanekaragaman flora maupun fauna. Keanekaragaman hayati ini terdapat pada kelas X SMA yaitu KD 3.2 menganalisis berbagai tingkat keanekaragaman hayati di Indonesia beserta ancaman dan pelestariannya. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Hutan Kota Pulau Bungin Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi, perancangan booklet pada keanekaragaman hayati dilakukan pada bulan Maret 2022. Teknik pengumpulan data yang dilakukan dengan metode jelajah yaitu dengan menelusuri jalur setapak di wilayah Hutan Kota Pulau Bungin. KD yang cocok untuk diintegrasikan dengan hasil penelitian komposisi jenis di Hutan Kota Pulau Bungin Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi adalah KD 3.2 menganalisis berbagai tingkat keanekaragaman hayati di Indonesia beserta ancaman dan pelestariannya. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa komposisi jenis tegakan di Hutan Kota Pulau Bungin Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi ditemukan sebanyak 457 individu tumbuhan tegakan hutan yang tergolong dalam 46 spesies dari 24 suku, terdiri dari strata pertumbuhan pohon sebanyak 173 individu, tiang 107 individu, pancang 101 individu, dan semai 76 individu. Suku yang mendominasi pada keseluruhan fase pertumbuhan adalah Arecaceae. Hasil penelitian dapat diintegrasikan pada rancangan sumber belajar bookletkeanekaragaman hayati kelas X SMA.
Fifth grade students’ difficulties in solving addition of fractions
Authors: Oktasari Novika , Syahrilfuddin Syahrilfuddin , Putra Zetra Hainul
Published: March 2024

Fractions have been applied in daily life and become a prerequisite in learning mathematics, therefore students have to mastered fractions. Many studies state that learning fractions classified as a difficult topic including addition of fraction. The aim of this study was to determine fifth grade’ difficulties in solving fraction addition problems, and to determine factors that cause their experiencing difficulties in learning addition of fractions. The method of this study was a mixed method. The participants were 29 fifth grade students from a public elementary school in Pekanbaru, Riau province, Indonesia. The results showed that many students got difficulties in solving the tasks. The study also showed that the difficulties were experienced by studens in completing addition of fractions including mastering the concept of addition of fractions with 71.43% error. The students were not mastering the prerequisite knowledge of multiplication with 47.29% error and was not able to complete problem solving tasks of adding fractions with 42.53% error. The factors that cause students experiences the difficulties in completing adding fractions are the lack of students’ motivation, students were low on interest of learning mathematics since they assume that mathematics is a difficult subject.
COVID-19 pandemic and perceived stress in Information Technology professionals
Authors: Bano Saira , Ambardar Nimty Raina , Joshi Anuradha Rajiv
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a pandemic was declared by WHO on 11 March 2020. The lockdown had an evident impact on various sectors including the Information Technology sector. Few studies have been conducted to find out the levels of stress in Information Technology professionals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all employees of Information Technology companies were informed to work remotely at their homes without any prior information, training and mental acceptance i.e. ‘work from home’. Information technology professionals have occupational stress &working from home during COVID-19 has added mental stress. The present study was planned to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on perceived stress in Information Technology professionals.
Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional observational study. Volunteers of the Information Technology sector (n=200) of either sex in the age group of 25 to 55 years participated in the study. PSS was administered through Google Forms and scores were analyzed.
Results: The association of various stressors with PSS was done which showed a significantly positive association. The mean PSS score of subjects was 23.53 ± 7.39. Twelve (6%) employees had mild, twenty (60%) had moderate and sixty-eight (34%) had high stress levels. This study explored that IT professionals experienced an additional level of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion: The present study concluded statistically significant moderate levels of stress in IT professionals of either sex with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Estimation of Atraumatic Hip Microinstability Among Long Distance Truck Drivers in Western Maharashtra : A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Kadam Shivani , Shinde Sandeep , Dalvi Shivanee
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Hip micro-instability is an upcoming concern and is gaining acceptance as an important contributing factor for hip joint dysfunction among adults and is a major risk factor for the development of early osteoarthritis. Around 20-25% of people at the age of 50 suffer hip pain and knee pain because of chronic wear and tear of joint articular cartilage. is typically described as painful extra-physiologic hip movements, either alone or in combination with symptoms of unstable hip joints. Truck drivers travel long routes for an extensive duration of time with their hips in an ergonomically compromised position. Occupational stress can cause pain which is an effect of vibrational forces and postural stress. Investigation suggests that hip musculoskeletal pain as a whole is one of the main causes of hip micro-instability. Hence, it is important to evaluate the presence of hip micro-instability among long-distance truck drivers.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 4 May 2023 in a rural tertiary care hospital in Karad for about 6 months. Wherein a total of 103 long-distance truck drivers were randomly selected based on the inclusion criteria which included truck drivers by occupation within the age group of 35-45 years, working for more than 12 hours in a day and for 5 days/week with no history of trauma. They were assessed by using the Anterior Apprehension Test, Prone Apprehension Test, and AB-HEER test. The data was then analyzed using statistical procedures, and the results were obtained.
Results: The present study shows that over 12% of participants showed positive results for hip micro-instability. A significant positive correlation was observed between the number of years of driving in relation to pain (P value < 0.0001). On assessment, there was an increase in flexion, adduction, and internal rotation ranges which hence revealed anterior hip micro-instability (P value = 0.0121) as compared to extension, abduction and external rotation ranges which revealed posterior instability.
Conclusion: The study concluded that over 12% of participants showed positive results for hip micro-instability. Also, anterior hip micro-instability was more as compared to posterior hip micro-instability amongst the truck drivers due to capsular relaxation which was affected due to prolonged hours of poor ergonomics. This study also showed the existence of micro-instability despite the presence or absence of ligamentous laxity.