bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Local wisdom-based teaching material for enhancing primary students’ scientific literacy skill
Authors: Suryanti Suryanti , Mariana Neni , Yermiandhoko Yoyok , Widodo Wahono
Published: January 2021

The study aims to develop local wisdom – based teaching materials to improve elementary school students' scientific literacy skills, using a 4-D model: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The subjects of testing included 37 of fourth-grade students at SDN Gading 6 Surabaya. In addition, data were collected through validation sheets, tests of scientific literacy skills, and student questionnaires. The data analysis used descriptive statistics, N-gain, and different tests. The results showed that local wisdom – based teaching materials could be implemented as an alternative source of learning natural science in elementary schools, compliance with the criteria of a) valid in terms of fulfilling the 98% validity assessment score with very valid criteria b) practical reviewed from the 3.64 scores with very good criteria c) effective with a 0.5average N-gain, there are significant differences between the pretest and posttest scores,and 100% of positive responses.
The development of the textbook of basical science concept contained ethnoscience
Authors: Fatkhiyani Kiki , Dewi Ririn Andriani Kumala
Published: January 2021

Most textbooks highlight the content of learning material rather than the application of the concept in life, so that only a few students are less aware of the importance of the concept of science to the scientific events or general phenomenon in daily life. There are still a few textbooks that associate the learning material with scientific events or phenomenon that occur in daily life. This research was conducted to develop the textbook of the basic science concepts contained ethnoscience. The formulation of the problem in this research is about how the characteristics and feasibility of the textbook of the basic science concepts contained ethnoscience for PGSD student. The research method used is the R&D research method. The research subjects were 22 STKIP NU Indramayu students who took basic science concept of lectures. The instruments used were expert validation sheets and questionnaires. The research plan begins with initial data collection, field studies, making the textbook of basic concepts contained ethnoscience, then proceed with expert validation by the validators using the developed expert validation instrument. After going through the revision of the validators regarding textbook, a trial of the textbook was developed for students by using a questionnaire to find out the user's response to the feasibility of the textbooks of basic science concepts contained ethnoscience. The results of expert validation are 94.5, and it's categorized very validly. Meanwhile, the results of user responses questionnaire are 81.60 with a very decent category.
The construct validity and reliability of the lesson plan assessment instrument in primary schools
Authors: Otaya Lian Gafar , Kartowagiran Badrun , Retnawati Heri
Published: January 2021

This study aims to prove the construct validity of the lesson plan assessment instrument in primary schools. In addition, the purpose of this study is to estimate the reliability of lesson plan instruments in primary schools. This research uses a descriptive quantitative approach that is carried out on professional teacher education students at Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta and Universitas Islam Negeri Makassar. The subjects of this study were 516 randomly selected students. Data collection is done through documentation of the results of assessments from the field supervisor of each student. The data analysis technique used is confirmatory factor analysis and composites score reliability. The results showed that the lesson plan assessment instrument was measured by 25 items spread over 4 indicators. All items in the lesson plan assessment instrument indicators are construct valid after being tested through confirmatory factor analysis. In addition, the lesson plan assessment instrument in this study was reliable and had a fairly high construct reliability coefficient of 0.92.
Spelling writing error analysis in nonfiction essay of elementary students
Authors: Mustadi Ali , Amalia Miftakhul
Published: January 2021

Spelling writing error often occurs in an essay. The spelling error is found in nonfiction essays of the V grade students. This research purpose is to describe the error in spelling writing in nonfiction essays of V grade students in SD Negeri 1 Kadipiro, Kasihan Bantul. The research is a content analysis research using a qualitative approach. The data source of this research is Indonesian nonfiction essays. Data collecting technique used was reading and by note-taking. The instrument of the research is the mechanical analysis sheet. Validity used in this research is semantic validity. Reliability of this research is stability and reproducibility. Analysis unit in this research covers letters usage, writings words, use of punctuation, and uptake words writings element. The data analysis technique used consists of data collection, sample determination, recording/noting, reduction, and drawing a conclusion. The research finding shows that there are writing errors in student’s nonfiction essay, such as letter usage (54,47%), word writing errors (25%), error in using punctuation (18,16%), and error in writing uptake words (2,37%). Factors that cause errors in writing include limited time in learning to write, lack of mastery in spelling rules, and lack of accuracy in writing.
Improving the story-telling skill of grade 1 students through the use of hand puppet media
Authors: Zuraidah Siti , Syamsi Kastam , Ashadi Ashadi
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study is to improve the storytelling skills in language learning  of grade I students of Muhammadiyah Elementary School Sapen Yogyakarta using hand puppet media.This research is collaborative classroom action research with the cycle model design. The subject of the study was grade I students of Al Ibadi Muhammadiyah Elementary School Sapen, totaling 30 students, consisting of 16 male and 14 female students. The data were collected through observatioThe purpose of this study is to improve the storytelling skills in language learning  of grade I students of Muhammadiyah Elementary School Sapen Yogyakarta using hand puppet media.This research is collaborative classroom action research with the cycle model design. The subject of the study was grade I students of Al Ibadi Muhammadiyah Elementary School Sapen, totaling 30 students, consisting of 16 male and 14 female students. The data were collected through observation and documentation as well as using a questionnaire and test, and analyzed using the descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis.The results show that the use of hand puppet media in Indonesian language learning could improve the storytelling skill of grade 1 students. This is evidenced by the increase in the students’ average score and minimum mastery in their storytelling skills. The students’ mean score increased from 62 in Cycle 1 to 80 in Cycle 2. Likewise, the percentage of the students with minimum mastery increased from 40% (12 students) in Cycle 1 to 87% (26 students) in Cycle 2.n and documentation as well as using a questionnaire and test, and analyzed using the descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis.The results show that the use of hand puppet media in Indonesian language learning could improve the storytelling skill of grade 1 students. This is evidenced by the increase in the students’ average score and minimum mastery in their storytelling skills. The students’ mean score increased from 62 in Cycle 1 to 80 in Cycle 2. Likewise, the percentage of the students with minimum mastery increased from 40% (12 students) in Cycle 1 to 87% (26 students) in Cycle 2.
Development of scientific approach-based interactive multimedia for elementary school dyscalculia children
Authors: Patricia Firda Alfiana , Zamzam Kenys Fadhilah
Published: January 2021

Difficulties in learning Mathematics for children are rarely understood by parents, even parents sometimes do not understand dyscalculia for children. In fact, dyscalculia children need special motivation and guidance. Interactive multimedia can be used as an alternative in giving special guidance for dyscalculia children. The objective of developing this interactive multimedia was to produce a product for elementary school dyscalculia children using android application suitable for a scientific approach. This development research employed four-D models development model which was developed by Thiagarajan. In this design, the researchers tested the validity level, practicality level, and also the effectiveness of the developed multimedia. The research subject was elementary school dyscalculia children especially the third graders. Based on the result of the validity test conducted by three validators, it was shown that the overall average was 3.20 where it was categorized as valid to be used. The result of the practicality test showed that the overall average was 3.09 where it was categorized as practical to be used. The result of effectiveness test showed that the overall average was 3.36 where it was categorized as effective to be used. The conclusion of this research was that the developed scientific approach-based interactive multimedia was practical and effective to be used as a learning source.
How local wisdom-based story calendar media improve patriotism character of elementary students?
Authors: Irvan Moh. Farizqo , Mustadi Ali
Published: January 2021

This research aims to find out the effectiveness of local wisdom-based story calendar media in improving students’ patriotism character. The type of the research is pseudo- experimental, by using nonequivalent control group design. The population of the study is the fourth-grade students of elementary school in Ngaliyan District, Semarang, in the even semester, academic year 2019/2020. The subjects were determined by implementing cluster random sampling. The influence of the media on students’ patriotism was measured using n-gain and independent t-tests. The results showed that the n-gain of students’ patriotism in the experimental class I and experimental class II were higher than the control class, such as: 0.37, 0.39, and 0.07 with moderate category for experimental class and low category for control class. Independent t-test results also showed that the value (p) were 0.025 and 0.044 ≤ 0.05, so there are significant differences of student’s patriotism character between experimental dan control class. So, it can conclude that the local wisdom-based story calendar media is effective for improving students’ patriotism character in the fourth grade of elementary school.
How is the impact of Assessment for Learning (AfL) on mathematics learning in elementary schools?
Authors: Yusron Eri , Sudiyatno Sudiyatno
Published: January 2021

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the Assessment for Learning (AfL) in improving the quality of learning and mathematics learning outcomes in elementary schools. This study used a quasi-experimental method with a non-equivalent control group design. The instrument used was a test instrument with good validity, reliability, difficulty level, and different power. The non-test instrument was valid and good. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, mean difference test, and variance difference test on AfL learning outcomes. The results showed that the effectiveness of learning in implementing AfL could be influenced by assessment preparation, student involvement, and follow-up assessment. The quantitative analysis results show that AfL can improve student learning outcomes; there is no mean-variance in AfL learning outcomes; There are differences in learning outcomes, and there are no variants in learning with AfL and conventional assessments. Suggestions, it is necessary to plan the assessment process, diagnose student needs and abilities. Moreover, there is a need for follow-up and feedback to see achievements
Online lectures: An implementation of full e-learning action research
Authors: Noer Roby Zulkarnain , Al Wahid Sucahyo Mas’an , Febriyanti Rani
Published: January 2021

This study aimed to determine whether there is an increase in student learning outcomes after the implementation of online learning using the WhatsApp platform in the Children with Special Needs (CSN) course. This research method was a classroom action research conducted online using the WhatsApp platform. The classroom action research was carried out in 2 cycles with the stages including planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. The subjects of this study were 21 PGSD UBT students in semester 6 of the 2019/2020 academic year. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, questionnaires, and test questions. While the research instruments used were observation sheets, interview sheets, online learning implementation questionnaires, and test questions. The data obtained were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative. The results of the study showed that the percentage of learning outcomes before and after being given learning treatment using the WhatsApp platform experienced a significant increase and had reached 85% completeness criteria. The online learning through the WhatsApp platform has some advantages, such as ease of use and development of courage in the discussion process. While the weakness is related to the unstable network and the lack of direct experience obtained through observations related to CSN material that requires direct practice in the field. This study was conducted as a contribution to the selection of learning media in a situation of Covid-19 pandemic, which requires learning to be conducted online or remotely.
Is educational game effective in improving critical thinking skills?
Authors: Fitriyadi Nur , Wuryandani Wuri
Published: January 2021

This research is based on a needs analysis of interview result to the fifth-grade elementary school teachers in Kalasan District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region who stated that educational game media was needed to enrich the variety of instructional media and improve students' critical thinking skills. The purpose of this research and development is to produce an appropriate and effective educational game. This product development relies on Borg & Gall model which includes ten steps: information gathering, planning, initial product development, limited field trials, product revisions, expanded field trials, product revisions, operational field trials, final product revisions, and dissemination and implementation. Product trials were conducted at SD Negeri Sorogenen 2, SD Negeri Tamanan 1, and SD Negeri Tunjungsari 2 in Kalasan District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. Practicality test was carried out by implementing questionnaires concerning teachers’ and students’ response after the learning process. Effectiveness test during the field trials was conducted using pretest-posttest questions. The results showed that the developed educational game was suitable for use according to media experts with a score of 85.71 or in ‘Very Good’ category and material experts with a score of 67.50 or in the good category. Based on statistical tests, the educational game was proven to be effective in improving students’ critical thinking skills during the learning process.
Multicultural education-oriented digital teaching materials to improve students' pluralist attitudes
Authors: Hasanah Uswatun , Marini Arita , Maksum Arifin
Published: January 2021

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of digital teaching materials oriented to multicultural education in improving students' pluralist attitudes. The type of research method used is a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design and a one-group pretest-posttest design with a control group design. The sample used was 108 grade V elementary school students in Setiabudi sub-district who were selected by the probability sampling technique. The results of this study prove that the use of digital teaching materials oriented to multicultural education has a significant value so that it is effectively used in improving students' pluralistic attitudes. This digital teaching material allows students to analyze moral values conveyed through story content. The results of this study can provide contributions and solutions for education practitioners in order to instill multicultural education since elementary school age so as to create a pluralist generation of youth with diversity.
(in)corporeidade do professor em tempos de pandemia e educação à distância
Authors: Silva Kelly Cristina , Alcantara Kelly Cristina
Published: January 2021

O artigo percorre alguns elementos tradicionais e ordinários do trabalho docente em sala de aula, no ensino presencial, para pensar os efeitos da educação remota, proposta em tempos de pandemia pelo coronavírus (SARS-CoV-2), em que escolas no mundo todo foram fechadas devido às medidas sanitárias de distanciamento físico, como forma de não interromper o ano letivo. Objetiva-se analisar, à luz da interlocução entre Educação e Psicanálise, os limites e impasses provocados pela educação à distância emergencial, a partir da discussão de algumas nuances referentes ao corpo, à presença e à temporalidade, os quais dão sustentação ao trabalho docente. Alguns desdobramentos a respeito da erotização da educação, da função da escola, da tradição e da transmissão são apresentados e iluminam tempos tão extraordinários.
formation des enseignants a la lumiere de la psychanalyse1
Authors: Chami Jean
Published: January 2021

Esse artigo tenta avaliar o impacto dos métodos inspirados na psicanálise na formação dos professores e profissionais da educação. O artigo aborda a questão da subjetividade e da natureza dos “sujeitos” da prática profissional, o lado concreto da profissionalização e da “identidade” profissional. Ele observa a passagem de autor a sujeito na sua capacidade de transformar as condutas irracionais e inconscientes (ainda que programadas sob modos operatórios) em uma ação mais racional. Ele coloca em evidência uma especificidade da abordagem psicanalítica no seu processo de problematização que influi de maneira única sob a maneira de colocar inseparavelmente os problemas do pensamento, da ação eda existência. Nessas condições, a abordagem do sujeito é inseparável da natureza do objeto (epistemologia), ela induz uma reflexão sobre o agir e sua capacidade de transformar o sujeito dentro e pela ação. Enfim, essa abordagem se ancora na concepção antropológica freudiana das pulsões, de seus destinos, e a capacidade do homem de os controlar para não perecer. O artigo assinala as ameaças que pesam sobre essa abordagem lúcida, audaciosa, embora prudente.
mal-estar social ao malestar docente: contribuições da psicanálise
Authors: Santos Yara
Published: January 2021

Este artigo analisa o mal-estar entre professores a partir da perspectiva psicanalítica. São apresentados resultados de uma pesquisa, realizada entre os anos de 2011 e 2013, com professores do ensino médio, na cidade de Uberlândia, MG, na qual foram realizadas entrevistas no intuito de compreender possíveis razões do mal-estar entre professores. Compreendendo o mal-estar como fenômeno social maior, buscamos analisar motivações relacionadas a sintomas típicos do mal-estar docente, como apatia, sofrimento, adoecimento e outros. Com apoio na Psicanálise Freudiana estabelecemos uma relação entre o malestar social e fenômeno sociais que atingem o contexto escolar, e que eclodem em sofrimento psíquico para muitos docentes. Verificamos que algumas razões do mal-estar estão associadas às falhas do processo educacional enquanto operador de interdição dos alunos e ambivalência de sentimentos em relação à profissão, que ora assume contornos de culpa e autoagressão. Concluímos que o cenário escolar aspira contribuições para reflexões acerca dos processos de interdição social e da própria análise do mal-estar, enquanto dilema que extrapola os muros da escola.
(im)possível de educar em tempos de crise:
Authors: Oliveira Marta Regina , Batista Cleide
Published: January 2021

A psicanálise comunga com a educação crítica a preocupação com a subjetividade humana, uma vez que provoca investimentos e emoções que permitem reflexões em tempos de crise, principalmente ao inspirar no professor um permanente retorno a si mesmo, ou seja, a autorreflexão. Esse texto objetiva buscar, na relação entre psicanálise e educação crítica, possíveis referências para além do olhar psicologizante educacional que se firma em caminhos restritos da educação e da formação docente. O aspecto fecundo desta relação entre a psicanálise e a crítica da cultura evidencia o pensar educativo pelos limiares da ética e da sensibilidade com/pelo o outro. A metodologia, de caráter bibliográfico, pauta-se na apropriação de uma leitura frankfurtiana do pensamento de Freud, em que denuncia a formação pautada na adaptação do sujeito e, pela relação entre as bases teóricas, anuncia uma educação comprometida com ações emancipatórias do saber escolar.
Ver o invisível do letramento
Authors: Fröhlich Cláudia , Kierniew Janniny , Moschen Simone
Published: January 2021

No trânsito rumo ao mundo letrado, muitas crianças respondem de modo pouco consistente às demandas por dar mostras de suas aprendizagens – parecem estar estancadas em um tempo em que sabem e não sabem ler. Do testemunho dessa posição da criança e da angústia que ela gera nos docentes, a partir de uma longa experiência de trabalho junto a redes de ensino público, derivamos a pergunta que move este artigo: o que pode ajudar a armar as condições de possibilidade para ver e dar passagem àquilo que é invisível no trânsito de uma posição não letrada para uma posição letrada? Para operar com essa questão, retomamos a proposição do tempo lógico de Lacan (1998b) e seu trabalho com a fita de Moebius (LACAN, 2003), buscando coordenadas que ajudem a guiar os docentes por um tempo que não se enfileira na cronologia do relógio e de um espaço que não é mapeável pela geometria intuitiva. Encontramos na duração do tempo de compreender – nos avanços e volteios que lhe caracterizam – um operador que pode dar contornos à angústia dessas passagens.
Psicomotricidade relacional sob a ótica de conceitos teóricos de Vygotsky e Bronfenbrenner
Authors: Bersch Ângela Adriane , Yunes Maria Angela , Molon Susana Inês
Published: January 2021

O presente artigo tem por objetivo apresentar a Psicomotricidade Relacional (PR) por meio do diálogo entre a teoria sócio-histórica de Lev Semionovitch Vygotsky e a teoria Bioecológica de Urie Bronfenbrenner. A PR tem por base os aspectos lúdicos do brincar com movimento e expressões corporal/artística/musical/verbal. Essas são as linguagens através das quais as crianças se manifestam e se comunicam, estabelecendo pontes entre o real e o imaginário. As relações na PR serão a tônica do diálogo conceitual estabelecido entre os autores, enfatizando-se o poder das díades em Bronfenbrenner e os processos de mediação semiótica em Vygotsky. Lançar o “olhar” sob o prisma destas duas teorias permite ressaltar a relevância do papel do psicomotricista como propulsor de interações de desenvolvimento com os participantes. A PR potencializa, por meio das relações, a criatividade, a busca da autonomia e uma compreensão maior de si mesmo, e pode projetar mudança de atitudes. Conclui-se que a PR representa um diferencial no que se refere à sua metodologia potencializadora de novas aprendizagens
Psicanálise, infância e educação infantil contemporânea em giros planetários
Authors: Ornellas Larissa , Ornellas Maria de Lourdes
Published: January 2021

Este artigo é fruto de estudos e pesquisas em psicanálise, as quais têm como suporte pressupostos teóricos metodológicos na interface sobre a educação e psicanálise através de dois grupos de pesquisas certificados pelo CNPq sobre a infância contemporânea nas dissertações e teses construídas na niversidade. Discorre sobre a relação com o corpo e o aprender infantil no contexto da crise planetária pandêmica, insere a escuta, atravessada pela escola e pelas tensões presentificadas na ambiência da família, bem como a realidade que coloca o sujeito a serviço do gozo ininterrupto dos objetos de consumo, não deixando lugar para a subjetividade emergir. As novas configurações temporo-espaciais para as crianças nascidas na era das tecnologias digitais subtrai o brincar livre e é marcada pela hiperconexão, o que constitui uma das faces do sintoma fruto da linguagem veiculada nas telas planas, obedecendo a lógica da instantaneidade. Portanto, cabe aos pais e educadores da criança incitar o advir temporal da condição subjetiva do ato de educar.
Quando “ser professor” servia às elites: a escola normal Ignácio Azevedo do Amaral (1950-1970)
Authors: Lima Fábio
Published: January 2021

Este artigo tem por objetivo abordar o tema da formação de professores como interesse das elites cariocas, tomando por base a história da instalação da Escola Normal Ignácio Azevedo do Amaral, no bairro da Lagoa, Zona Sul, entre os anos de 1950 e 1970. Trata-se de uma análise com base nos periódicos O Cruzeiro e Diário Carioca, aliada ao estudo de uma bibliografia específica que aborda o jogo político que envolveu a criação de uma unidade para o atendimento exclusivo das moradoras da região mais rica da cidade. Na esteira do que escreveram Louro (1997) e Werebe (1968) sobre serventia do ensino normal para as mulheres de classes sociais mais altas, concluímos que a depreciação salarial, a perda de status e a queda do privilégio de acesso automático ao serviço público afastaram os grupos sociais citados da profissão docente.
Psicanálise, literatura e educação:
Authors: Fernandes Andréa , Saldanha Claudia Maria
Published: January 2021

O artigo parte da premissa de que a contínua interlocução entre a psicanálise e a literatura teria contribuído para a despatologização do conceito de sintoma na teoria psicanalítica. Os questionamentos examinados no texto são: Em que medida esse intercâmbio entre a literatura e a psicanálise pode ter ressonâncias nas pesquisas com fundamentação da psicanálise e que se relacionam com outros campos de saber, como, por exemplo, a educação? Um percurso pela interlocução entre os dois campos poderia fornecer subsídios para uma despatologização do sintoma em tempos de crescente ampliação e utilização de diagnóstico na educação, em especial em torno dos transtornos de aprendizagem tais como o sintoma disortográfico? Através de um recorte clínico, examina e defende algumas contribuições da teoria da clínica psicanalítica que podem auxiliar no manejo dos impasses com o saber durante a alfabetização que circunscreve, também, o momento lógico de efetuação da estrutura psíquica da criança.
Оптимизация потерь мощности атомарного пучка при его транспортировке в плазму токамака ТУМАН-3М
Authors: Корнев В.А. , Абдуллина Г.И. , Аскинази Л.Г. , Белокуров А.А. , Жубр Н.А. , Лебедев С.В. , Разуменко Д.В. , Тукачинский А.С.
Published: January 2021

Paper reports a physical model of the beam transportation through the duct with realistic geometry. The beam losses are explained by interaction of the energetic particles of the beam with the duct walls resulting in strong influx of neutral gas, which interact with beam particles and cause their reionizaton. Using the model new design of the beam duct was developed. Ratio of the neutron fluxes values obtained under similar experimental conditions with the new transition duct and the old one fitted well with the model predictions.
Сглаживание тонких поликристаллических пленок AlN кластерными ионами аргона
Authors: Николаев И.В. , Коробейщиков Н.Г. , Роенко М.А. , Гейдт П.В. , Струнин В.И.
Published: January 2021

The possibility of surface modification of thin polycrystalline aluminum nitride films by bombardment with argon cluster ion beam is investigated. The processing was carried out with high- (105 eV/atom) and low-energy (10 eV/atom) cluster ions. Using the spectral function of roughness, a highly efficient smoothing of the surface of nanostructured thin films of aluminum nitride was demonstrated in a wide range of spatial frequencies (ν = 0.02–128 μm-1) and at small etching depth (<100 nm).
Correction: The Effect of Question Order on Outcomes in the Core Outcome Set for Brief Alcohol Interventions Among Online Help-Seekers: Protocol for a Factorial Randomized Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Bendtsen Marcus , Garnett Claire , Toner Paul , Shorter Gillian W
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND

A core outcome set (COS) for trials and evaluations of the effectiveness and efficacy of alcohol brief interventions (ABIs) has recently been established through international consensus to address the variability of outcomes evaluated.

OBJECTIVE

This is a protocol for studies to assess if there are order effects among the questions included in the COS.

METHODS

The 10 items of the COS are organized into 4 clusters. A factorial design will be used with 24 arms, where each arm represents 1 order of the 4 clusters. Individuals searching online for help will be asked to complete a questionnaire, and consenting participants will be randomized to 1 of the 24 arms (double-blind with equal allocation). Participants will be included if they are 18 years or older. The primary analyses will (1) estimate how the order of the clusters of outcomes affects how participants respond and (2) investigate patterns of abandonment of the questionnaire.

RESULTS

Data collection is expected to commence in November 2020. A Bayesian group sequential design will be used with interim analyses planned for every 50 participants completing the questionnaire. Data collection will end no more than 24 months after commencement, and the results are expected to be published no later than December 2023.

CONCLUSIONS

Homogenizing the outcomes evaluated in studies of ABIs is important to support synthesis, and the COS is an important step toward this goal. Determining whether there may be issues with the COS question order may improve confidence in using it and speed up its dissemination in the research community. We encourage others to adopt the protocol as a study within their trial as they adopt the ORBITAL (Outcome Reporting in Brief Intervention Trials: Alcohol) COS to build a worldwide repository and provide materials to support such analysis.

CLINICALTRIAL

ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN17954645; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN17954645
Tobacco Control Policy Simulation Models: Protocol for a Systematic Methodological Review (Preprint)
Authors: Huang Vincy , Head Anna , Hyseni Lirije , O'Flaherty Martin , Buchan Iain , Capewell Simon , Kypridemos Chris
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND

Tobacco control models are mathematical models predicting tobacco-related outcomes in defined populations. The policy simulation model is considered as a subcategory of tobacco control models simulating the potential outcomes of tobacco control policy options. However, we could not identify any existing tool specifically designed to assess the quality of tobacco control models.

OBJECTIVE

The aims of this systematic methodology review are to: (1) identify best modeling practices, (2) highlight common pitfalls, and (3) develop recommendations to assess the quality of tobacco control policy simulation models. Crucially, these recommendations can empower model users to assess the quality of current and future modeling studies, potentially leading to better tobacco policy decision-making for the public. This protocol describes the planned systematic review stages, paper inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction, and analysis.

METHODS

Two reviewers searched five databases (Embase, EconLit, PsycINFO, PubMed, and CINAHL Plus) to identify eligible studies published between July 2013 and August 2019. We included papers projecting tobacco-related outcomes with a focus on tobacco control policies in any population and setting. Eligible papers were independently screened by two reviewers. The data extraction form was designed and piloted to extract model structure, data sources, transparency, validation, and other qualities. We will use a narrative synthesis to present the results by summarizing model trends, analyzing model approaches, and reporting data input and result quality. We will propose recommendations to assess the quality of tobacco control policy simulation models using the findings from this review and related literature.

RESULTS

Data collection is in progress. Results are expected to be completed and submitted for publication by April 2021.

CONCLUSIONS

This systematic methodological review will summarize the best practices and pitfalls existing among tobacco control policy simulation models and present a recommendation list of a high-quality tobacco control simulation model. A more standardized and quality-assured tobacco control policy simulation model will benefit modelers, policymakers, and the public on both model building and decision making.

CLINICALTRIAL

PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42020178146; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42020178146

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/26854
Hypnotherapy for weight loss smartphone applications; a narrative review (Preprint)
Authors: Pei Lin Lua , Roslim Nurul Afiedia , Ahmad Aryati , Mansor Mardiana , Aung Myat Moe Thwe , Hamzah Farrahdilla
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND

Despite the current popularity and potential usage of mobile applications in promoting dietary behavior, hypnotherapy for weight loss applications are scarcely available and the credibility of information is of concern.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this review are to 1) provide up-to-date existing hypnotherapy apps focusing on weight reduction and 2) evaluate the features and information provided in the mobile apps.

METHODS

Google Play and Apple’s iTunes stores were searched for available applications related to the hypnotherapy targeting weight loss from 20 August 2020 to 20 September 2020. Only free, English apps were included. Apps in which the hypnotherapy was not utilized for weight loss or which contain no elements of hypnotherapy were not included.

RESULTS

Of 291 identified apps, 22 met the requirements for inclusion and were further reviewed. Fourteen of the apps (63.6%) focused on reducing calorie intake and limiting intake of fattening and sugary foods through hypnotic suggestions. Most apps delivered hypnotherapy via audio track (77.3%) and 68% enabled the session to be customized. More than 40% of apps developers claimed to have used a licensed hypnotherapist and 25% of apps contained disclaimers in the descriptions. Additionally, 31.8% of the classified apps earned high ratings from users (between 4 and 5 stars).

CONCLUSIONS

Overall findings suggest that weight-loss hypnotherapy applications may be useful as an approach to assist conventional weight management strategies. However, several issues regarding the contents and credibility should be highlighted in order to improve the quality and substantiate the effectiveness of weight-loss hypnotherapy apps in future.

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User Engagement and Usability of Suicide Prevention Apps: Systematic Search in App Stores and Content Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Wilks Chelsey R , Chu Carol , Sim DongGun , Lovell Josh , Gutierrez Peter , Joiner Thomas , Kessler Ronald C , Nock Matthew K
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND

People with suicidal thoughts are more inclined to seek technology-delivered interventions than in-person forms of treatment, making mobile apps for suicide prevention an ideal platform for treatment delivery. This review examines apps designed for suicide prevention, with a specific focus on user engagement.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to update the literature and broadly evaluate the landscape of mobile health apps for suicide prevention; examine apps with key features and primary approaches to suicide prevention; and systematically evaluate the engagement, functionality, aesthetics, and information of the apps.

METHODS

All apps related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors were identified in the Google Play and iOS app stores and were systematically reviewed for their content and quality. The mobile app rating scale (MARS) was used to evaluate app usability and engagement.

RESULTS

Of the 66 apps identified, 42 (64%) were specifically designed for people with suicidal ideation, and 59 (89%) had at least one best practice feature for suicide risk reduction. The mean overall MARS score of all apps was 3.5 (range 2.1-4.5), with 83% (55/66) of apps having a minimum acceptability score of 3. The total MARS score was not associated with the user app rating (r=−0.001; P=.99) or the number of features (r=0.24; P=.09).

CONCLUSIONS

This study identified many usable and engaging apps in app stores designed for suicide prevention. However, there are only limited apps for clinicians. Thus, mobile apps for suicide prevention should be carefully developed and clinically evaluated.
Using social media for work: A cross-sectional survey of career satisfaction and burnout among Chinese healthcare professionals (Preprint)
Authors: Yu Nan , Rui Jian
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND

The pros and cons of social media usage among healthcare professionals have been debated by researchers. On one hand, research suggested that social media can help with professional networking, knowledge-sharing, and patient engagement. On the other hand, researchers pointed out social media usage can blur the boundary between work and life, cause an intrusion into privacy, and bring challenges to online professionalism.

OBJECTIVE

To examine how social media were used for work among healthcare professionals in China, as well as to examine the relationship between using social media for work, burnout, and career satisfaction.

METHODS

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted. A total of 374 healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and medical staff completed the questionnaire.

RESULTS

Our study suggested that the top three types of professional social media use were 1) to communicate with their colleagues (M 3.70, SD 0.82), 2) to share medical knowledge online (M 3.26, SD 0.88), and to connect with patients after working hours (M 2.87, SD 1.00). In addition, using social media to connect with patients after working hours was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of a sense of personal accomplishment (β=.27, P=.001) and career satisfaction (β=.14, P=.047), as well as a lower likelihood of depersonalization (β=-.17, P=.03). Communicating with other healthcare professionals was positively associated with a sense of personal accomplishment (β=.12, P=.036), and negatively associated with depersonalization (β=-.14, P=.015).

CONCLUSIONS

Our study provided important evidence revealing new benefits of using social media for work among healthcare professionals in China. Using social media to connect with patients after working hours can help lessen burnout. These two types of usage can increase the likelihood of treating patients as human beings (not as objects), feeling their job is valuable and worthy, and becoming more satisfied with their job. Social media were most frequently used to connect with other healthcare professionals, which can enhance the likelihood of feeling satisfied with their career and reduce the likelihood of feeling depersonalization during work. These findings contributed to the extant scholarship by demonstrating the advantages of using social media for work in regard to alleviating burnout and increasing career satisfaction. Practical implications on using social media for professional networking, knowledge sharing, and patient engagement were discussed.

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Explainable Deep Learning Algorithm for Distinguishing Incomplete Kawasaki Disease by Coronary Artery Lesions on Echocardiographic Imaging (Preprint)
Authors: Lee Haeyun , Eun Yongsoon , Hwang Jae Youn , Eun Lucy Youngmin
Published: January 2021

BACKGROUND

Incomplete Kawasaki disease (KD) has often been misdiagnosed due to a lack of the clinical manifestations of classic KD. However, it is associated with a markedly higher prevalence of coronary artery lesions. Identifying coronary artery lesions by echocardiography is important for the timely diagnosis of and favorable outcomes in KD. Moreover, similar to KD, coronavirus disease 2019, currently causing a worldwide pandemic, also manifests with fever; therefore, it is crucial at this moment that KD should be distinguished clearly among the febrile diseases in children.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we aimed to validate a deep learning algorithm for classification of KD and other acute febrile diseases.

METHODS

We obtained coronary artery images by echocardiography of children (n = 88 for KD; n = 65 for pneumonia). We trained six deep learning networks (VGG19, Xception, ResNet50, ResNext50, SE-ResNet50, and SE-ResNext50) using the collected data.

RESULTS

SE-ResNext50 showed the best performance in terms of accuracy, specificity, and precision in the classification. SE-ResNext50 offered a sensitivity of 82.64% and a specificity of 58.12%.

CONCLUSIONS

The results of our study suggested that deep learning algorithms have similar performance to an experienced cardiologist in detecting coronary artery lesions to facilitate the diagnosis of KD.

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Indonesian Migrant Workers in Taiwan: The State Dilemma and People’s Realities
Authors: Maksum Ali , Tsay Ching-lung , Muhammad Ali
Published: January 2021

The role of migrant workers is frequently marginalized amid industrial development, labor shortages, and the domination of state to state arrangements. In fact, the position of migrant workers should be considered as a primary factor in bilateral relations and trade agreements, notably between Indonesia and Taiwan. The reason is that the influx of migrant workers has undoubtedly given many benefits to both Indonesia and Taiwan governments. The Indonesian government considered that in the midst of insufficient job opportunities, migrant workers working in Taiwan indirectly lowered the unemployment rate. In addition, Indonesia acknowledged the high contribution of migrant workers by remittances to national income. At the same time, Taiwan recognized the importance of Indonesian migrant workers in the national economy, as well as strengthening Taiwan’s second-track diplomacy with Indonesia vis-à-vis China. This article argues the dynamics of Indonesian migrant workers in Taiwan, influenced by two factors: (1) the state dilemma and (2) people’s realities, affecting the international relations between Indonesia and Taiwan. Therefore, this paper aims to explore possible answers by discussing the state dilemma and peoples’ realities from the perspective of Indonesian workers in Taiwan. This study represents qualitative research supplemented by data obtained from interviews with Indonesian workers in Taiwan. The authors are also intensively contacted and involved through activities with Indonesian workers and communities.
Assessing the Papuan Government’s Policy for Tackling the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Authors: R. V. Korwa Johni , R. De Fretes Diego , S. F. Wambrauw Meyland , Yumame Jackson , O. I. Sanggenafa Christine , Shintasari Reni , L. Snanfi Ferinandus
Published: January 2021

This paper aims to assess the Papuan government’s policy for preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the shutdown of travel to the region based on the Papua joint statement. Excluding the transportation of goods, Papua was the first province in Indonesia to restrict entry into the region by both sea and air travel. To analyse the Papuan government’s policy, Edwards’ theory of policy implementation was adopted. Using first-hand interviews, observations, and library research, this paper argues that the government of Papua has made the right decision to close its borders, despite challenges, as part of a strict policy to protect the region from COVID-19. It is also worth noting that although five regions selected for this study (Jayapura City, Mimika, Biak Numfor, Merauke and Yapen Regency) reflected variations between one another in policy implementation, they all had expressed how the local government in Papua was doing the best they could to eradicate COVID-19. The use of theoretical frameworks (communication, resources, dispositions, and bureaucratic structures) as part of policy implementation had also been effective, despite that some parts need to be improved. The results of this study include recommendations for effective coordination among policymakers, the availability of laboratory testing, adoption of evidence-based policies and improving the health system in Papua.
Partisanship in Crisis: Public Response to Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Authors: Budi Arya , Aji Pamungkas Warih
Published: January 2021

Given the fact that in a context of crises, people are concerned with their safety, among other things, partisan response toward policies and public leaders is an intriguing topic. This article examines the extent to which partisanship pertains to the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. We employ natural language processing (NLP) and social network analysis (SNA) on Twitter data to analyse public responses toward prominent political leaders, namely, Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Anies), in handling the crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia. We then put the social media analysis in a framework of political partisanship. Our sentiment analysis through NLP across time and categories found that supports and demands towards the two public figures indicate positive and negative partisanship that replicates previous electoral supports. Similarly, our SNA indicates a high polarization rate among the accounts connected with the two leaders in response to the crisis. Extended analysis of the accounts who are at the epicentres of the sentiment conversations, either positive or negative about Jokowi and Anies, reveals that there are connections with their past political support. Though we find negative partisan responses for both leaders, a type of hard-core partisanship has been leveraged for Jokowi but not for Anies. We conclude that electoral polarization contributes to the extent to which partisanship responses circulate in a context of crisis.
Louis Althusser: una introducción a sus primeras elaboraciones teóricas y reflexiones sobre su vigencia
Authors: Villegas Contreras Armando
Published: January 2021

Este artículo intenta ser una revisión del pensamiento de Louis Althusser. Su importancia se debe a que, en nuestros días, aunque el marxismo como teoría general de la sociedad ha sido deconstruida, conceptos como “interpelación”, “ideología”, “ruptura” entre otros siguen siendo usados en la teoría crítica por las nuevas generaciones de filósofos jóvenes. El trabajo analiza la evolución del pensamiento de Althusser, sus inspiraciones teóricas y su contexto académico. Asimismo, resalta la importancia de su lectura científica de Marx y sus consecuencias en la política. También revisa los debates con los que Althussser enfrentó al humanismo en política y en el marxismo. Esto es relevante ya que Althusser intentó influir en el partido comunista partiendo de lo que él llamó el principal “descubrimiento de Marx”, es decir, el continente de la historia como ciencia. Este artículo destaca también la ambición de Althusser por usar a la teoría como arma político-revolucionaria y del conocimiento como producción. Es mucho lo que se ha escrito de este polémico pensador, pero volver a leerlo en sus términos da cuenta de una de las etapas más productivas del pensamiento francés y de su expansión en el resto del mundo. Lo poderoso de su argumentación y su rigor de lectura debe enseñar a los nuevos filósofos a ejercer una forma de análisis atento y ajeno a la reproducción fácil y rápida del saber.