bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cardiac abnormalities in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: correlations and predictors
Authors: Ismael Hend , Hamed Abdellah , Nour Shimaa
Published: November 2023

Background

Patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to have cardiac abnormalities, which increase morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study is to explore correlations and probable predictors for these abnormalities in stable COPD patients.

Patients and methods

We conducted a prospective cohort study including 91 stable COPD cases, who were admitted to a tertiary health-care center during the period from August 2021 to January 2022. Spirometry, arterial blood gas, and ECG were performed for all participants. They were categorized using GOLD guidelines (2021) and assessed by two-dimensional Doppler echocardiography using the American and European Association of Echocardiography ASE recommendations.

Results

The study included 91 COPD patients; their mean age was 60.5 years with male predominance (62.6%). Of the patients, 76.9% were smokers and 49.5% of patients have respiratory failure type II. The most common abnormal ECG findings were P pulmonale, ventricular ectopic, and ischemic changes, which were more detected in severe COPD patients (94.29%). Echocardiographic assessment showed abnormal findings in almost 65%, more in the severe group. The most frequent findings were signs of pulmonary hypertension (PH) (72.5%), right ventricular dilatation (49.5%), and hypokinesia (21.98%). Risk factors of cardiac abnormalities were respiratory failure, COPD duration, comorbidities, and COPD stage.

Conclusion

Right ventricle dilatation, hypokinesia, and PH showed a positive correlation with echocardiographic findings and COPD severity. Respiratory failure and COPD duration were independent predictors of arrhythmia; COPD stage and the number of comorbidities were predictors of cardiac ischemia, while respiratory failure and comorbidities were predictors of PH.
Effects of the COVID-19 Lockdown on Medical Education: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Santosh T. S. , Patra Priyadarshee , Mehta Priyank Singh
Published: November 2023

Introduction:

The Corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic had a drastic effect on medical education. It led to the closure of teaching establishments, hostels, and medical institutions, as well as displacement from both clinical rotations and their medical school campuses. Medical curriculum was restructured and for some time education was purely virtual. This study aimed to find out the perceived impact of the COVID 19 lockdown on medical education for final year undergraduate medical students.

Methods:

This cross sectional study was carried out at a government medical college in Mumbai. It included 142 undergraduate medical students studying in the final year of MBBS. The data were collected with the help of an online questionnaire on Google Forms. The questionnaire had an inbuilt consent form that was not mandatory for the students. The questionnaire would terminate if the respondent did not agree to give consent.

Results:

Our results showed that 36.6% felt that the medical curriculum was to be revised to include more virtual classes, whereas 93.6% said that they were concerned about the loss of clinical and practical experience due to lockdown. About 90% were concerned about how examinations would be affected. 29.6% also wished that they would have rather chosen an alternate professional course or stream due to their perceived stressful lives.

Conclusion:

This present study highlighted the increased academic concerns among final year medical students during the COVID 19 pandemic. Medical schools globally should recognize the need and put systems in place to promote the well being of the future workforce with a pandemic preparedness plan.
The Clinical Utility of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Disease Activity Evaluation and Therapeutic Response Prediction in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: A Narrative Review
Authors: Chen Chia-Ching , Chen Der-Yuan
Published: November 2023

Background:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by persistent synovitis and joint/bone destruction. There is an unmet need to predict the therapeutic response to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and achieve a treat-to-target goal. Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) is widely used to identify structural change and assess therapeutic response in RA. This review aims to summarize the available evidence regarding the clinical application of MSUS in evaluating disease activity and predicting therapeutic responses to DMARDs.

Methods:

We searched the MEDLINE database using the PubMed interface and reviewed English-language literature from 2000 to 2022. This review focuses on the updated role of MSUS in assessing disease activity and predicting therapeutic responses to DMARDs in RA patients.

Results:

MSUS is now widely applied to identify articular structural change and assess the disease activity of RA. Combined use of gray scale and power Doppler MSUS is also superior to clinical assessment and laboratory examination in evaluating disease activity of RA. With portable use, good viability, and high sensitivity to articular inflammation, MSUS would be useful in assessing therapeutic response to biologic/targeted synthetic DMARDs (b/tsDMARDs) in RA patients. Given MSUS could also detect subclinical inflammation in a substantial proportion of RA patients with clinical remission, it is recommended to assess b/tsDMARDs-treated RA patients who have achieved low disease activity or remission.

Conclusion:

Although substantial literature data have revealed clinical utility of MSUS for monitoring disease activity and evaluating therapeutic response in RA patients, the evidence regarding its predictive value for the effectiveness of b/tsDMARDs is limited.
Anomalies of the Corpus Callosum in Prenatal Ultrasound: A Narrative Review for Diagnosis and Further Counseling
Authors: Wu Fang-Tzu , Chen Chih-Ping
Published: November 2023

The corpus callosum is the major interhemispheric tract that plays an important role in neurological function. Understanding the etiology and embryology development helps the ultrasound diagnosis for disorders of the corpus callosum and further counseling. The nonvisualization of cavum septum pellucidum or dysmorphic cavum septum pellucidum in axial view are indirect signs for beginners to diagnose complete agenesis of corpus callosum (cACC) and partial agenesis of the corpus callosum (pACC). Further coronal view, sagittal view, and fetal magnetic resonance imaging are also important for evaluation. Genetic testing plays an essential tool in anomalies of corpus callosum by revealing the underlying genetic pathophysiology, such as chromosomal anomalies and numerous monogenetic disorders in 30%–45% of ACC. Diagnosis and prediction of prognosis for hypoplasia or hyperplasia of the corpus callosum are more difficult compared to cACC and pACC because of the limited reports in the literature. However, the complex types often had poorer prognostic outcomes compared to the isolated types. Hence, it is important to evaluate and follow fetal conditions thoroughly to rule out intracranial or extracranial anomalies in other systems.
Prognostic Value of Jugular Venous Diameters and Compliance in Patients with Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Teke Kutlu Barış , Doğan Nurettin Özgür , Özturan İbrahim Ulaş , Yılmaz Serkan , Yaka Elif , Pekdemir Murat
Published: November 2023

Background:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations constitute a significant proportion of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). It has been suggested that measurement of jugular venous diameter and compliance may have prognostic value in patients with heart failure. We hypothesized that these measurements may also be valuable in patients with advanced COPD.

Methods:

This study was a single-center, prospective, and cross-sectional study conducted in a university hospital between November 2020 and November 2021. In the study, internal jugular vein (IJV) diameters (inspiration, forced expiration, and rest) and jugular venous compliance were measured with ultrasound in patients who presented to the ED with COPD exacerbation. One month later, data about mortality, intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and any hospitalization were obtained and evaluated together with a range of laboratory parameters.

Results:

Data from a total of 93 patients were analyzed. Of these, 17 (18.2%) died, 19 (20.4%) were admitted to the ICU, and 36 (38.7%) were hospitalized at the end of the 1-month period. Consequently, a total of 44 patients (47.3%) were in the good outcome group and 49 patients (52.7%) were in the poor outcome group. In terms of mortality, inspiratory IJV diameter was 5.6 ± 2.9 mm in the survived group (n = 76) and 7.6 ± 3.9 mm in the deceased group (n = 17) (P = 0.031). There was no difference between the venous compliance values and other diameter measurements of the patients. In the analysis performed with the subgroup with high N-terminal prohormone brain natriuretic peptide values, it was shown that both resting and inspiration diameter measurements were higher in the group with poor outcomes.

Conclusion:

There was no difference between the jugular vein compliance values in terms of mortality in patients admitted to the ED with COPD exacerbation. However, these measurements may have prognostic value in patients with COPD exacerbations complicated by heart failure.
Novel insights into the physiological functions of glucagon
Authors: Gangopadhyay Kalyan Kumar , Mukherjee Jagat Jyoti
Published: November 2023

Discovered a hundred years ago, glucagon continues to amaze clinicians globally with its range of functions affecting the entire human physiology. Although initially it was considered just an opposer of insulin action, recent years have seen that glucagon has a plethora of effects on body metabolism. However, many aspects of the complex regulatory mechanisms of glucagon secretion and its impact on nutrient metabolism are yet to be clearly elucidated. Understanding the physiology of glucagon secretion and action is the key to the development of pharmacological agents which would impact on metabolic disorders. Glucagon secretion is regulated by a variety of factors, including meal type, paracrine hormone secretion from α and β cross-talk, incretin hormones, and the autonomic nervous system, among others. On the other hand, glucagon has manifold effects on glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid metabolism, as well as a significant impact on thermogenesis, satiety, and the cardiovascular system. This article collates the physiological mechanisms of glucagon secretion and action, incorporating the latest in glucagon research.
Historical perspectives of glucagon’s discovery and early research
Authors: Brahmachari Debashish , Masood Shabeen Naz , Aziz Umaira , Milenkovic Tatjana , Chawla Manoj , Unnikrishnan A G , Ghosh Sujoy , Raposo João , Saboo Banshi , Mohan Viswanathan
Published: November 2023

This review article looks at the historical journey of the discovery of glucagon and the initial stages of research that paved the way for a comprehensive understanding of its physiological significance. Glucagon, an essential peptide hormone produced by the pancreas, plays a pivotal role in maintaining glucose homeostasis. Tracing the trajectory of its discovery from its initial identification to the unraveling of its complex functions, this article offers a detailed analysis of the early scientific endeavors, and collaborations that contributed to shaping our understanding of glucagon’s pivotal role. By exploring the historical context, controversies, and advancements, this review sheds light on the evolution of endocrinological knowledge and its profound implications for diabetes research and treatment strategies.
Glucagon and cardiovascular disease
Authors: Singh Nagendra Kumar , Saboo Banshi , Phatak Sanjeev , Seidu Samuel , Shah Viral , Hanif Wasim , Fawwad Asher
Published: November 2023

Glucagon has been an important hormone for nearly a century, as it was first discovered in 1923. Over the years, research on glucagon has provided valuable insights into its function and its role in glucose homeostasis. Glucagon receptors have indeed been identified in cardiac tissue as well. This discovery indicates that glucagon might exert direct effects on the heart, extending beyond its primary role in regulating glucose levels in the liver. The cardiovascular implications of modulating glucagon’s effects remain inadequately comprehended even in 2023. Researchers have continued to study its precise mechanisms of action and its potential therapeutic applications, especially in the context of addressing resistant cardiac failure, managing myocardial infarction, mitigating post-cardiac operation hypotension, countering intoxication from beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers, and addressing heart block. This article provides an overview of the current status of cardiac considerations in relation to the therapeutic potential of glucagon in 2023 and its future prospects.
Alpha cells as targets for incretin therapy
Authors: Lakhani Om Jitendra
Published: November 2023

The pivotal role of alpha cells in glucose homeostasis, primarily through glucagon secretion, necessitates a deeper understanding of their potential as therapeutic targets in diabetes management. This narrative review explores the emerging paradigm of incretin-based therapies targeting alpha cells to ameliorate hyperglycemia associated with diabetes. Amidst the prevailing focus on beta cells, this review accentuates the lesser-explored potential of alpha cells in modulating glucose levels. Incretin hormones, notably glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), not only augment insulin secretion but also inhibit glucagon release, thereby acting as a dual mechanism for glucose control. Contemporary pharmaceutical agents like GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors exhibit promise in modulating alpha-cell function, with evidence suggesting their efficacy in reducing postprandial glucagon and improving glycemic control. Clinical trials evince a favorable safety profile with minimal hypoglycemia risk. Moreover, DPP-4 inhibitors demonstrate a unique potential in reducing glycemic variability by nuanced modulation of alpha-cell activity. This review underscores the imperative for further research to elucidate the molecular pathways underpinning alpha-cell dysfunction in diabetes and to explore combinatory regimens for optimizing glycemic control. The insights garnered could pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies, enriching the armamentarium against diabetes through a more holistic approach targeting both alpha and beta cells.
Topic Modelling Analysis to Explore Policy Considerations Regarding the Practical Introduction of Affirmative Action in the Field of Education
Authors: Jang Ji-Hyun
Published: November 2023

The aim of this study is to explore the policy considerations that should be taken into account regarding the practical introduction of affirmative action policies in the field of education. For this purpose, we analysed the 100 most relevant YouTube videos produced between 2015 and 2023 using network analysis, the aim being to utilize the material they provide on affirmative action so as to reflect this in future education policies. As a result, nine key policy considerations that should be considered when introducing affirmative action policies in the field of education were derived.
Genuine versus naïve symmetric monoidal $G$-categories
Authors: Lenz Tobias
Published: November 2023

We prove that through the eyes of equivariant weak equivalences the genuine symmetric
monoidal

G

-categories of Guillou and May [Algebr. Geom. Topol. 17 (2017), no. 6, 3259–3339] are
equivalent to just ordinary symmetric monoidal categories with

G

-action. Along the way, we give
an operadic model of global infinite loop spaces and provide an equivalence between the equivariant
category theory of genuine symmetric monoidal

G

-categories and the

G

-parsummable categories
studied by Schwede [J. Topol. 15 (2022), no. 3, 1325–1454] and the author [New York J. Math.
29 (2023), 635–686].
Symmetries and conservation laws of the Liouville equation
Authors: Zharinov Viktor Viktorovich
Published: November 2023

Symmetries and conservation laws of the Liouville equation are studied in the frames of the algebra-geometrical approach to partial differential equations.
Mesenchymal stem cells-based drug delivery systems for diabetic foot ulcer: A review
Authors: Zhang Hong-Min , Yang Meng-Liu , Xi Jia-Zhuang , Yang Gang-Yi , Wu Qi-Nan
Published: November 2023

The complication of diabetes, which is known as diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), is a significant concern due to its association with high rates of disability and mortality. It not only severely affects patients’ quality of life, but also imposes a substantial burden on the healthcare system. In spite of efforts made in clinical practice, treating DFU remains a challenging task. While mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy has been extensively studied in treating DFU, the current efficacy of DFU healing using this method is still inadequate. However, in recent years, several MSCs-based drug delivery systems have emerged, which have shown to increase the efficacy of MSC therapy, especially in treating DFU. This review summarized the application of diverse MSCs-based drug delivery systems in treating DFU and suggested potential prospects for the future research.
Molecular mechanisms of noncoding RNA and epigenetic regulation in obesity with consequent diabetes mellitus development
Authors: Guo Yi-Chen , Cao Hao-Di , Lian Xiao-Fen , Wu Pei-Xian , Zhang Fan , Zhang Hua , Lu Dong-Hui
Published: November 2023

The complication of diabetes, which is known as diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), is a significant concern due to its association with high rates of disability and mortality. It not only severely affects patients’ quality of life, but also imposes a substantial burden on the healthcare system. In spite of efforts made in clinical practice, treating DFU remains a challenging task. While mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy has been extensively studied in treating DFU, the current efficacy of DFU healing using this method is still inadequate. However, in recent years, several MSCs-based drug delivery systems have emerged, which have shown to increase the efficacy of MSC therapy, especially in treating DFU. This review summarized the application of diverse MSCs-based drug delivery systems in treating DFU and suggested potential prospects for the future research.
Rapid correction of hyperglycemia: A necessity but at what price? A brief report of a patient living with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Huret Priscille , Lopes Philippe , Dardari Randa , Penfornis Alfred , Thomas Claire , Dardari Dured
Published: November 2023

The complication of diabetes, which is known as diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), is a significant concern due to its association with high rates of disability and mortality. It not only severely affects patients’ quality of life, but also imposes a substantial burden on the healthcare system. In spite of efforts made in clinical practice, treating DFU remains a challenging task. While mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy has been extensively studied in treating DFU, the current efficacy of DFU healing using this method is still inadequate. However, in recent years, several MSCs-based drug delivery systems have emerged, which have shown to increase the efficacy of MSC therapy, especially in treating DFU. This review summarized the application of diverse MSCs-based drug delivery systems in treating DFU and suggested potential prospects for the future research.
Učijo se, torej so
Authors: Findeisen Dušana
Published: November 2023

The author has been involved in the process of the professionalisation of older adult education in Slovenia for decades. The professionalisation of older adult education contributes to strengthening not only the social value of older people and their education but also the social value of their educators’ education. The author examines the distinctive characteristics of professionalisation, such as disciplinary knowledge, rigorous, autonomous work, and normative rules set by members of the profession. The method used is the historical method of observation through the eyes of actors involved in conceiving and developing the professionalisation of older adult education at the Slovenian Third Age University. The findings will serve the future development of theory and practice in the field.
Uvajanje in razvoj Andragogike na Filozofski fakulteti Univerze v Ljubljani in v Sloveniji
Authors: Krajnc Ana
Published: November 2023

The first two Slovene books on the theory of adult education appeared in the 1920s, when pedagogy was becoming more and more focused on school pedagogy. Both the book by Karel Oswald (1927) and by Franjo Žgeč (1923) put forward the question of who will educate the masses of adults. Half a century later, adult education finally established its basic paradigms and foundations as a science within the University of Ljubljana. The first lectures in andragogy took place at the Department of Pedagogy, Faculty of Arts in 1973. Under the auspices of the Head of Department, Vlado Schmidt, three streams of pedagogy studies where created in 1976: school pedagogy, pedagogy of educators in residential institutions, and andragogy. The final stage in the development of andragogy studies occurred in the framework of the European project PHARE, when the independent study programme of andragogy was launched in the 1993/94 academic year with the support of several professors of andragogy from various European universities. In this paper I show where my interest in the development of andragogy originated – it grew out of concrete situations, from the people and for the people upwards – and I justify the need for a humanistically based andragogy.
Pospeševalni in zaviralni dejavniki pri razvoju izobraževanja odraslih in andragogike v Sloveniji
Authors: Jelenc Zoran
Published: November 2023

The 1973 year marked the beginning of lectures in andragogy at what is now the Department of Pedagogy and Andragogy at the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana (andragogy had not yet been added to the name at the time). These were also the beginnings of andragogy’s development as an independent scientific discipline in Slovenia. However, the development of adult education had started long before. It depended on the adult education organisations and institutions that were in operation, on associations active in the field, on the social circumstances, initiatives and examples, on administrative and political structures, on decision makers, on professional and other meetings and consultations, projects and actions, on movements and orientations, concepts and views, and on sufficiently knowledgeable individuals. These were the factors that either helped facilitate or impede the development of adult education in Slovenia.
Understanding the local dynamics
Authors: Blagojević Tamara
Published: November 2023

This study addresses the dynamics of the Neolithic expansion in the Central Balkans by reconstructing its direction and speed of spread. The Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) method is applied to the earliest radiocarbon dates from Starčevo culture sites in Serbia. Local speed estimates are derived from the earliest dates within specified spatial bins. The results confirm the assumed south-to-north direction, revealing rapid progression, particularly in the southernmost region. The possibility of pioneering scouting groups was also discussed. The results confirm the arrhythmicity of the Neolithization processes and higher local spread rates while offering new insights into Starčevo culture mobility.
THE PASSION CYCLE OF ST. GEORGE IN STARO NAGORIČINO – A PARTICULAR ATTENTION ON THE ARTISTIC DESIGN ELEMENTS AND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE BEHOLDER
Authors: Fedorov Tatjana
Published: November 2023

The church of St. George in Staro Nagoričino, raised by King Milutin, has a rich treasure of Late Byzantine paintings depicting the Passion of Christ. Particularly appreciated are the fresco cycles, which fill the surfaces of the church in densely packed registers and the intelligent solutions to create clarity among the decoration. The present study is primarily approaching the profound analysis of the artistic design elements of the Passion cycle, combined with the participation of the beholder. Selected episodes are examined for the composition. In addition, the study deals with possible optical guidance assistance for the beholder, so that he can visually find his way among the church space and its densely packed fresco decoration. Results show in what way the construction of a composition connects the components of the episode. Imaginary construction lines that are shaped by figures and objects of the composition guide the beholder´s gaze throughout significant centers of the depiction. They chain the single scenes within the cycle and refer them to the beholder. In conclusion, you see, that efforts are made to achieve a harmony in a whole because the single image, the cycle and the entire space is kept in view at the same time. The participation of the beholder was taken into account in the conception of the cycle, the overall decoration of the church and its artistic design.
MALA PLANETA 1675 SIMONIDA
Authors: Todorović Nataša
Published: November 2023

Minor planets (also called asteroids or planetoids) are small celestial bodies orbiting the Sun. In this work, we present one asteroid named after the Serbian and Byzantine princess Simonida Nemanjić (1294–1345), the wife of King Milutin. The asteroid was discovered from the Belgrade observatory on March 20, 1938, by Serbian astronomer Milorad B. Protić. It was provisionally designated with 1938 FB and after three decades of observations numbered 1675. In the early 1970s, following the suggestion of Ms Zora Sučić-Protić, who was the Minister of Education at the time, the asteroid was named SIMONIDA. In this article, we first give some general properties of asteroids, focusing on their discovery and designation method-ologies. Then, through the archives of the Astronomical Observatory and the personal legacy of M. B. Protić, we discuss the discovery and naming of the minor planet 1675 (1938 FB) Simonida. Taking into account the socio-political (communistic) and cultural circumstances in Yugoslavia, we consider possible reasons for choosing that name. At that time, fashion designer Aleksandar Joksimović, inspired by the fresco of Simonida from the monastery of Gračanica, made a collection of the same name. With its beauty and style, this collection reached the world’s largest fashion centres, but above all, it left its mark on the cultural scene of Yugoslavia. We therefore hypothesize that Sučić-Protić could have been influenced by that beauty when proposing the name for the asteroid. In the final part of the paper, we illustrate the orbital and physical properties of the minor planet 1675 Simonida.
Measurement of Non-Contact Uterine Fundus in Second and Third Trimester of Pregnancy Using Machine Learning
Authors: Yulinda Yulinda , Bhaskoro Susetyo Bagas , Khaerunnisa Hilda , Yorita Epti , Subandi Subandi
Published: November 2023

Regular pregnancy checks provide good data points for pregnant women. The information obtained is expected to have an impact on the health of the baby from the womb until the baby is born. Fetal monitoring and examination have developed significantly in terms of the use of technology as a tool for control and examination. In harmony with digitalization being promoted by the government through digital-based health services. On the other hand, apart from causing things to change the order of life, including behavior and habits, one of the things is the role of technology, which is increasingly vital in its initial nature as a tool for human life, including in the health sector. One of the things that can be integrated with technology is pregnancy monitoring for pregnant women, especially measuring the symphysis-fundal height. Professionals should have an accurate prediction method for making diagnoses during prenatal care, so they can detect them as early as possible. This can be assisted by detecting the size of the symphysis-fundal height using digital images. This study took data from 98 respondents with a distribution of 4 data collection points. Of the 98 data, there were 10 invalid data because manual measurements failed to take place. This study took data from 98 respondents with a distribution of 4 data collection points. This study is the best accuracy at the Banjaran midwife location, with a success rate of 93%. Further research is needed with a larger sample of pregnant women so that machine learning has an adequate trial to become a data-based maternal health. The implication of these findings is that machine learning has not been able to predict gestational age with precision, so it must be given more samples so that machine learning can continue to be trained in predicting and calculating after the end of the second and third trimesters.
Current-Ready Indonesian Engineer in The Industry 4.0 Era
Authors: Egbert Rumayar Audie Lexie , Willar Debby , Lalenoh Djoni Hermanus
Published: November 2023

The Indonesian construction industry provides qualified regional infrastructure and human settlements. However, the disparity between the quality of infrastructure products and the competence of construction professionals to meet this, particularly in the Industry 4.0 era, still needs to be addressed. This paper reviews the existing government regulations on the construction engineer profession, who are leaders and managers to ensure the execution of construction project activities meet certain specifications, overcome all obstacles and problems from global changes and further contribute to the progress and independence of the nation. A relook at existing regulations in terms of (1) engineer professional programs, (2) engineer registration, (3) engineer institution, (4) engineer professional organization, and (5) rights and responsibility is necessary to help the construction industry in improving the roles and competitiveness of Indonesian engineers in this current 4.0 era. The outcome of this review can serve as an approach to developing a technical concept for the Indonesian engineer to take critical roles in effective quality control and management and create sustainable development in Indonesia.
Methodology Underpinning the State of Climate Action Series: 2023 Update
Authors: Jaeger Joel , Boehm Sophie , Schumer Clea , Fyson Claire , Hecke Judit , Jeffery Louise , Levin Kelly , Collis Jason , Daly Emily , Nilsson Anna , Thwaites Joe , Waite Richard , Lebling Katie , Sims Michelle , Naimoli Stephen , Lee Anderson , Castellanos Sebastian , Grier Emma , Singh Neelam , Geffray Marie-Charlotte , Petroni Michael , Santo Raychel , Balehegn Mulubrhan
Published: November 2023

This technical note describes the State of Climate Action 2023’s methodology for identifying sectors that must transform, translating these transformations into global mitigation targets primarily for 2030 and 2050 and selecting indicators with datasets to monitor annual change. It also outlines the report’s approach for assessing progress made toward near-term targets and comparing trends over time.
Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka pada Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini di Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Sudirman Sriwati , Jatmikowati Tri Endang , Kusumaningtias Nuraini
Published: November 2023

The curriculum is present as a guideline used by educators where the curriculum experienced various changes as a form of adaptation to a dynamic era. Wrong one of which is by implementing an independent learning curriculum where this curriculum is considered new. The purpose of this research is to identify and obtain information about the implementation of the independent learning curriculum in Jember Regency. The method used in this study is a quantitative descriptive method, which describes objects about situations and data obtained during observations so that they become useful information and are easily understood by readers. This study explains and provides an overview of the implementation of the independent learning curriculum in Jember Regency, to find out schools that have implemented the independent learning curriculum and those that have not implemented the independent learning curriculum. The results obtained were 961 kindergartens in Jember Regency, only 6 kindergartens had implemented the independent learning curriculum, while 599 had not implemented the independent learning curriculum
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Inovatif untuk Menstimulasi Keterampilan Gerak Lokomotor Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun
Authors: Julianti Hani , Nurani Yuliani , Pratiwi Niken
Published: November 2023

This study aims to develop innovative learning media to stimulate locomotor skills in children aged 5-6 years. The research employs the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Questionnaires are used as instruments for expert reviews, and one-on-one evaluation tools are used for children aged 5-6 years. The results of the product's validity test by content experts obtained a final score of 98.2%. The validity test results by media experts received a final score of 93.7%. The product testing on children aged 5-6 years resulted in a final score of 91.6%. The research findings indicate that the innovative learning media named "MONOPOLI GEMASI (Moving and Imaginative Monopoly)" meets the requirements. This innovative learning media successfully stimulates locomotor skills in children aged 5-6 years. It provides physical activity content for children, including walking, running, jumping, leaping, and crawling. This media can be practically used as a learning tool at home and in early childhood education institutions.
Pengaruh Transparansi, Akuntabilitas dan Responsivitas dalam Pengelolaan APBDes terhadap Kepercayaan Publik
Authors: Azizah Dhea Nur , Kholifah R Emy
Published: November 2023

Kepercayaan masyarakat di Indonesia terhadap pemerintah saat ini telah mengalami kemunduran. Terdapat kasus penyelewengan dana APBDes oleh salah satu kepala desa di Banyuwangi pada tahun 2022, hal tesebut terjadi karena kepala desa tidak menerapkan  prinsip transparansi dan prinsip akuntabilitas yang menjadi syarat terciptanya good governance. Oleh karena itu terdapat tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui apakah transparansi, akuntabilitas, dan responsivitas dalam pengelolaan APBDes secara individu dan secara bersama-sama berpengaruh terhadap kepercayaan publik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan metode kuantitatif melalui pendekatan deskriptif. Populasi dan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu tokoh masyarakat, tokoh agama, tokoh pendidikan, dan tokoh pemuda yang berjumlah 40 orang. Untuk menentukan hasil dalam penelitian ini di uji menggunakan uji t dan uji F. Hasil yang didapat dalam penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel trasparansi tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap variabel kepercayaan publik. Variabel akuntabilitas juga tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap variabel kepercayaan publik. Berbeda dengan variabel transparansi dan akuntabilitas, variabel responsivitas memiliki pengaruh terhadap variabel kepercayaan publik. Secara bersama-sama variabel transparansi, akuntabilitas dan responsivitas berpengaruh tidak signifikan terhadap variabel kepercayaan publik.
Peran Aktif Pemerintah Desa dalam Mengurangi Angka Pernikahan Anak Usia Dini di Desa Sucopangepok Kecamatan Jelbuk Kabupaten Jember Tahun 2020-2022
Authors: Anjarwati Esty Ningtyas , Haerah Kahar
Published: November 2023

Pernikahan anak usia dini dapat diartikan sebagai keberlangsungan perkawinan dalam lingkup usia anak yang belum matang. Hal ini dapat dilihat pada Undang-Undang Nomor 16 Tahun 2019 tentang Perkawinan yang menjelaskan batas usia menikah terbaru adalah 19 tahun baik laki-laki maupun perempuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran aktif pemerintah desa dalam mengurangi angka pernikahan usia dini dan faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya pernikahan dini di Desa Sucopangepok. Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi aktor-aktor yang berkontribusi ter-hadap pernikahan dini di Desa Sucopangepok serta partisipasi aktif Pemerintah Desa Sucopangepok dalam menanggulangi dan mengurangi angka pernikahan dini. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang berguna untuk memberikan informasi dan fakta tentang peran aktif pemerintah desa dalam menurunkan angka pernikahan dini di Desa Sucopangepok. Menurut temuan studi, Pemerintah Desa Sucopangepok telah membuat kemajuan yang signifikan dalam menurunkan angka pernikahan dini dari beberapa faktor yang melatarbelakangi yaitu pergaulan karena pola piker yang masih rendah, kurangnya pengawasan orang tua, dan faktor lainnya.
Evaluasi Program Perhutanan Sosial Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Desa Sidodadi Kecamatan Tempurejo Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Amalia Atika Syafa , Maulana Akbar
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini membahas mengenai Evaluasi Program Perhutanan Sosial Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Desa Sidodadi Kecamatan Tempurejo Kabupaten Jember. Program perhutanan sosial merupakan  suatu program yang memberikan hak akses kelola legal kepada masyarakat dimana dampak  adanya program ini dapat meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. penelitian ini memiliki  tujuan diantaranya yaitu   untuk  mengevaluasi program perhutanan sosial di desa sidodadi agar kita mengetahui  apakah prograam perhutanan sosial ini sudah berjalan efektif  sesuai dengan rencana di awal atau sebaliknya malah terjadi kendala dikarenakan permasalahan selanjutnya memberikan gambaran mengenai program pengelolaan perhutanan sosial di desa sidodadi dalam menanggulangi perunahan taraf hidup kesejahteraan. Dalam penelitian ini  dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, dengan metode pengumpulan data berupa wawancara kepada beberapa narasumber dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan secara observasi,wawancara dan dokumentasi .Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa program perhutanan sosial belum berjalan secara efektif  dikarenakan terdapat permasalahan yang terjadi baik itu di lapangan maupun pada teknis. Jika dilihat secara ketepatan program perhutanan sosial sudah tepat dilaksanakan di desa sidodadi adanya program ini memberikan dampak pada perubahan taraf hidup kesejahteraan
Konflik Kepentingan dalam Penyelenggaraan Pageant Serta Hubungannya dengan Pengembangan Pariwisata
Authors: Sukmawan Yoga Dedy , Kholifah R Emy
Published: November 2023

Definisi Cantik adalah sosok yang memiliki kulit berwarna putih dam cenderung lebih cerah, Tubuh angsing, Seksi, lengkap dengan rambut panjang yang terurai indah berwarna hitam. Pageant yang lebih dikenal dengan sebutan kontes kecantikan merupakan suatu wadah atau platform bagi generasi muda untuk mengembangkan minat bakat mereka dalam kegiatan ini. Dalam pemilihan sebuah kontes Pageant atau lebih dikenal dengan kontes kecantikan pada tingkat nasional seperti Puteri Indonesia, platform ini memiliki slogan atau padangan khusus yang juga dianggap serta diklaim sebagai salah satu penentu atau syarat untuk memenuhi kriteria pemenang pada kontes ini, pandangan atau slogan tersebut yaitu Brain, Beauty, Behaviour. Tujuan dilakukannya sebuah penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sebuah Pro Kontra Masyarakat dan Pemerintah terkait Pageant di Indonesia dan pengaruhnya terhadap sektor pariwisata. Dimana pada penelitian ini melibatkan pihak pro yang berasal dari Yayasan Pageant, Pemerintah, Pelaku Usaha Ekonomi Kreatif, dan Pelaku Pageant serta disisi lain pada pihak kontra ada pihak Pemerintah melalui MUI dan juga Pemerintah pada masa Orde Baru. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode yaitu penelitian deskriptif dengan menggunakan sebuah pen-dekatan kualitatif. Adapun dalam penelitian ini yaitu responden serta pemberi informasi yaitu orang yang tau akan permasalahan yang akan diteliti dan serta responden yang memiliki masalah keahlian dan juga pemahaman yang baik mengenai hal tertentu. Serta hasil didalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk menjelaskan bagaimana perihal kontroversi yang ada di Indonesia terkait kegiatan pageant yang melibatkan pihak pro dan kontra yaitu Pemerintah, Yayasan Pageant, Pelaku Pageant, Pelaku Usaha Ekonomi Kreatif dan Organisasi Masa serta pengaruhnya terhadap sektor pariwisata.
Pelaksanaan Program Jaminan Sosial Ketenagakerjaan Bagi Karya-wan di PT. Mayangsari Kecamatan Mayang Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Sukmawan Yoga Dedy , Haerah Kahar
Published: November 2023

sistem jaminan social ketenagakerjaan berfokus pada penyediaan pertanggungan bagi karyawan yang digaji, sementara pekerja belum tercakup atau hanya tercakup Sebagian. Pelaksanaan jaminan social ketenagakerjaan bagi pekerja Karyawan di PT. Ma-yangsari. Selain itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran tentang kendala-kendala yang dihadapi dalam pelaksanaan program jaminan Sosial ketenagakerjaan bagi pekerja Karyawan di PT Mayangsari telah melaksanakan program jaminan social bagi pekerja Karyawan sesuai dengan Ketentuan Peraturan Perundangan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif, untuk memberikan gambaran tentang pelaksanaan jaminan social bagi pekerja Karyawan sesuai dengan ketentuan peraturan perundangan. Kesimpulan dari hasil pembahasan menunjukan bahwa dalam pelaksanaan program jaminan social ketenagakerjaan bagi pekerja Karyawan ditemukana jumlah kepesertaan yang belum mencakup bagi karyawan yang tidak tetap, program jaminan kecelakaan kerja yang belum terbayar karena bersentuhan dengan program jaminan Kesehatan nasional.
Proses Rekrutmen Kepanitiaan Pemilu Tingkat Kecamatan dan Desa Studi pada Problematika Pemilu di Kabupaten Jember
Authors: Aprilianto Roni , Kholifah R Emy
Published: November 2023

Salah satu kunci keberhasilan pemiliham umum adalah penyelenggara. KPU diberi wewenang untuk membangun badan adhoc, yang masing-masing terdiri dari Panitia Pemilihan Kecamatan (PPK), Panitia Pemungutan Suara (PPS). Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini yakni untuk mengetahui proses perekrtutan keanggotaan Panitia Pemilihan Kecamatan (PPK) dan Panitia Pemungutan Suara (PPS) di Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Jember apakah sudah sesuai dengan system demokrasi dan untuk mengetahui kendala selama pendaftaran berlangsung. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Terdapat beberapa responden serta informan dalam penelitian ini menjabarkan permasalahan apa saja yang banyak terjadi selama proses rekrutmen PPK dan PPS berlangsung. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa proses rekrutmen keanggotaan PPK dan PPS sudah sesuai dengan system demokrasi dan permasalahan yang paling banyak terjadi selama proses rekrutmen berlangsung yaitu pada sistem online. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa perekrutan PPK dan PPS di Kantor Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Jember masih banyak terjadi beberapa permasalahan.
Reference values for 800-meter run test in Chilean athletes from 35 to 44 years: Cross-sectional study
Authors: Fuentes-Barría Héctor , Aguilera-Eguía Raúl , Garrido-Osorio Victor , Polevoy Georgiy
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Athletics is an Olympic sport that involves surpassing the athletic performance of opponents, whose performance brings together a set of disciplines that involve the use of various skills generated from initiation to sports specialization. Objective: Develop a qualitative scale for the assessment of athletic performance in 800 meters in Chilean master athletes between 35 and 44 years old. Material and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study, whose sample considers 196 male and 154 female athletes, whose participation in the 800 meter test was during the period 2014 to 2022, these data being obtained from the registry of the Federation of Master Athletics of Chile. Athletic performance was determined through the time used to complete the test, while the qualitative scale was constructed with the percentiles <10, 10, ≥ 25, ≥ 50, ≥75, corresponding to the criteria excellent, very good, good, regular and poor. Results: In the 800 meters the average was 2:27;57 and 2:59;91 for the male and female group respectively. In general, the standard error of the mean = 0:01;37, reporting significant differences p<0.01 and a large effect size of 1.59. Conclusion: The creation of the qualitative scale for the 800 meters allows evaluating and classifying the sporting level in Chilean athletes between 35 and 44 years.
Keywords: Running; Track and field; Athletic Performance; Physical Performance Test
Dialética entre os Estudos do Lazer no Brasil e Protestantismo
Authors: Gonçalves Maciel Marcos , De Oliveira Martins José Clerton , Ricci Uvinha Ricardo
Published: November 2023

O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar as compreensões de autores brasileiros dos Estudos do Lazer sobre as práticas de lazer pelo segmento protestante. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica narrativa. Consultou-se os bancos de dados online de duas revistas especializadas sobre o lazer no Brasil, a saber, Licere e Revista Brasileira de Estudos do Lazer. Identificou-se no total seis artigos publicados entre os anos 2007 e 2018. Os textos analisados convocam conhecimentos de diferentes áreas como Sociologia, Estudos Culturais, História. Em geral, os artigos tecem críticas aos valores e a moral protestante que influenciam nas práticas de lazer, sem, contudo, considerar os aspectos teológicos em suas análises. Ao se aplicar os princípios teológicos adequados, análise exegética e hermenêutica, identifica-se que a Bíblia não entende que práticas de lazer sejam consideradas como pecado, desde que alinhadas aos seus valores e a moral. Todavia, a adoção de princípios morais distintos entre o protestantismo e o secularismo, geram percepções diferentes sobre o envolvimento com as práticas de lazer. Questionar os valores e a moral adotada por quaisquer matrizes religiosas sobre a licitude das práticas de lazer dos fiéis – desde que não firam os princípios da dignidade humana – sem a devida discussão teológica é persistir na continuidade de preconceitos e juízos de valor que criam dissenções sociais desnecessárias.
Palavras-chave: Cristianismo, Estudos do Lazer, Discurso