bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Immediate psychological responses during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic among Bangladeshi medical students
Authors: Hasan M Tasdik , Hossain Sahadat , Safa Farhana
Published: September 2020

Background: The most recent global pandemic of COVID-19 has been creating multidimensional damages, including a detrimental impact on the mental health status of individuals. Medical students, a vulnerable cross-section of the population, may have perceived a myriad of psychological stressors during this crisis in the background of their prevailing stressful academic pressure and preexisting higher psychological and mental health issue.Objective: To determine the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms and to elucidate the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Bangladeshi medical students.Method: A cross-sectional study design was utilized to conduct this survey. The online survey including demographic questions, COVID-19 related questions, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS; higher scores on the subscales indicate higher levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms), was completed by 425 Bangladeshi medical students. Collected data were statistically analyzed by using SPSS (version 25.0) software.Result: The HADS anxiety subscale revealed that 65.9% of the medical students had different levels of anxiety, ranging from mild (27.3%), moderate (26.8%), and severe (11.8%). As per HADS depression subscale, 49.9% of the medical students had varying degrees of depressive symptoms, with 3.3% of the participants had suffered from severely severe depressive symptoms. Female students had a relatively more anxiety and depressive symptoms, when compared with males. The students, who were severely tensed of getting infected by the virus, were at higher risk of suffering from anxiety (3.5-fold) and depressive (2.7-fold) symptoms, when compared with no/minimally stressed students. Besides, fear of getting assaulted or humiliated on the way to hospital or home, not to be able to give maximum concentration on study after COVID-19 pandemic, students’ present emotional status (agitation), had statistically significant higher risk of anxiety.Conclusion: A substantial proportion of Bangladeshi medical students are experiencing pandemic-related adverse psychological impact. The poor mental health conditions of these vulnerable medical students pose important threat to their potential contribution in future health care. Thus, medical colleges and health authorities should focus on addressing their psychological needs and formulate effective strategies to ameliorate medical students’ mental health status, particularly during any infectious disease outbreak.
Guideline for Reporting Standards of Eye-tracking Research in Decision Sciences
Authors: Fiedler Susann , Schulte-Mecklenbeck Michael , Renkewitz Frank , Orquin Jacob Lund
Published: September 2020

We develop a reporting guideline for eye-tracking research in the behavioral sciences. To this end, we coded 215 articles on behavioral decision-making published between 2009 and 2017 and extracted a list of reported items. The coded articles were from a broad range of disciplines linked to judgement and decision making, such as cognitive science, marketing, economics, developmental research, vision research, and human–computer interaction. We then had a panel of eye-tracking experts rate the necessity of each item for reproducing a reported study. From these two sources, we generated a guideline containing 31 items that are judged as 'necessary' by the majority of experts for reproducing an eye-tracking study. None of the 215 coded articles report all identified items and approximately 70 percent of the articles report less than 50 percent of the 'necessary' items. We provide the data and list of recommendations as a hands-on shiny app to allow for an easy adoption of the proposed reporting guideline to improve transparency and reproducibility in eye-tracking research.
Use of Unofficial Newspaper Data for COVID-19 Death Surveillance
Authors: Ahamad Mazbahul G , Ahmed Monir U. , Talukder Byomkesh , Tanin Fahian
Published: September 2020

Objective. To highlight the critical importance of unofficially reported newspaper-based deaths from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–like illness (CLI) together with officially confirmed death counts to support improvements in COVID-19 death surveillance.Methods. Both hospital-based official COVID-19 and unofficial CLI death counts were collected from daily newspapers between March 8 and August 22, 2020. We performed both exploratory and time-series analyses to understand the influence of combining newspaper-based CLI death counts with confirmed hospital death counts on the trends and forecasting of COVID-19 death counts. An autoregressive integrated moving average–based approach was used to forecast the number of weekly death counts for six weeks ahead.Results. Between March 8 and August 22, 2020, 2,156 CLI deaths were recorded based on newspaper reporting for a count that was 55% of the officially confirmed death count (n = 3,907). This shows that newspaper reports tend to cover a significant number of COVID-19 related deaths. Our forecast also indicates an approximate total of 406 CLI expected for the six weeks ahead, which could contribute to a total of 2,413 deaths including 2,007 confirmed deaths expected from August 23 to October 3, 2020.Conclusions. Analyzing existing trends in and forecasting the expected number of newspaper-based CLI deaths indicates yet-unreported COVID-19 death counts, which could be a critical source to estimate provisional COVID-19 death counts and mortality surveillance.Public Health Implications. Considering unofficial newspaper-based CLI death counts is essential to identify COVID-19 death severity and surveillance needs to advance public health research efforts to prepare appropriate response strategies for low- and middle-income countries.
Perception of BDS students of Kathmandu University on online learning during COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Gupta Alka , Shrestha Rabindra Man , Shrestha Sujita , Acharya Asal , Pandey Nashib
Published: September 2020

Introduction: The spread of COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the entire world and caused widespread public health concerns, hampered economics and education system immensely. Online classes have been an alternative to give continuity to the theory classes. The objective of this study is to assess the various aspects of online classes and perception of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students of Kathmandu University (KU) during COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Method: Cross-sectional, questionnaire based descriptive study using online Google form was distributed among the BDS students of KU. The questionnaire was distributed via social media. Frequency distribution of the descriptive data was done. Chi-square test was done to assess the difference in perception about online classes between the basic science and clinical science students.

Result: 89% of the students had never attended any online classes before online education due to COVID-19 pandemic. 76.9% agreed that the online class is distracting. 57.5% used smartphone for seeking online class and medium most frequently used was Zoom platform. 70.2% students could ask questions, communicate & receive response during online class. 55.4% students disagreed that online classes are more effective. Statistical significant differences were seen in students submitting assignments, communication and practical simulation among basic science and clinical science students.

Conclusion: Online class can serve as an alternative effective educational tool. With more practice, system upgrading, capacity building of the student-teacher; it is bound to be more effective as well as efficient. The online class should be designed in such a way that student can focus and find it more interesting and should introduce various strategies to increase the interaction between students and teachers. Further, training on online class is required for both course recipients and providers.
Covid-19: Oral manifestations, impact and lessons for the future
Authors: Pant Bashu Dev
Published: September 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The SARS-CoV-2 is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets and close contact. Most of the infected people present with fever, cough and difficulty in breathing; some develop severe pneumonia, renal and multi-organ failure and some may remain asymptomatic. It has halted the economy and many people have lost their job or reduce their income significantly across the globe. Orthodontic patients coming for the treatment are under fear of contracting disease therefore number of patients are decreased and orthodontic practitioners are also afraid of doing treatment because of fear of contracting disease so; it has direct negative effect on the economy of orthodontic practitioners. Large number of orthodontic patients are in need of orthodontic return-visits, all patients who come for orthodontic visits should be performed with preventive measures to control transmission COVID-19.
Analisis Reliabilitas dan Responsivitas dalam Pelayanan Penanggulangan Bencana Alam Kebakaran pada Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah di Kabupaten Aceh Singkil
Authors: Manik Abidah , Kusmanto Heri , Lubis Maksum Syahri
Published: September 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah   menganalisis reliabilitas dan responsivitas Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah (BPBD) dalam penanggulangan bencana kebakaran di Kabupaten Aceh Singkil. Bentuk penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan disimpulkan realibilitas dan responsivitas BPBD Kabupaten Aceh Singkil dalam penanggulangan kebakaran belum baik. Beberapa hal yang disarankan antara lain melakukan pelatihan bagi pegawai honor, menambahkan jumlah posko pemadam kebakaran, menjalin kerjasama dengan instansi lain terkait ketersediaan air serta lebih memperhatikan dan menanggapi keluhan masyarakat. Kendala umum yang sering dialami BPBD Kabupaten Aceh Singkil pada saat terjadi kebakaran adalah kesulitan dalam upaya penanganannya di lapangan diantaranya keterbatasan jumlah air dan sumber air di lokasi kebakaran, tidak tersedianya fasilitas pemadaman kebakaran di lingkungan dan pada bangunan, serta respon dari unit pemadam kebakaran yang kadang terlambat tiba di lokasi dikarenakan jauhnya jarak tempuh dan kondisi lalu lintas.
Implementasi Program Percepatan Sertipikasi Barang Milik Negara Berupa Tanah (Studi Pada Kantor Wilayah Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Negara Sumatera Utara)
Authors: Zakwani Kholis , Kusmanto Heri , Kadir Abdul
Published: September 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah membahas Implementasi Program Percepatan Sertipikasi BMN Berupa Tanah di Kantor Wilayah Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Negara Sumatera Utara. Analisis data menggunakan teknik analisa deskriptif, dimana data-data dalam bentuk kualitatif khususnya dari wawancara. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancarai langsung, melalui informan kunci secara mendalam. Dari hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan kebijakan program percepatan sertifikasi BMN berupa tanah di Kantor Wilayah DJKN Sumatera Utara, dilihat dari empat aspek yaitu komunikasi, sumber daya, disposisi atau tingkah laku dan struktur birokrasi. Dalam proses komunikasi yang disampaikan aparatur dan petugas di lapangan belum berjalan dengan baik, dikarenakan sosialisasi terkait aplikasi SIMANTAP (Sistem Informasi Manajemen Pendataan Tanah Pemerintah) masih kurang/jarang dilakukan. Sumber daya di bidang Pengelolaan Kekayaan Negara secara kualitatif baik namun secara kuantitatif masih kurang jumlahnya terutama jika dibandingkan dengan jumlah layanan yang harus diberikan kepada satuan kerja. Disposisi di Kantor Wilayah DJKN Sumatera Utara dilaksanakan sesuai tugas pokok dan fungsinya masing-masing. Struktur Birokrasi di Kantor Wilayah DJKN Sumatera Utara berjalan sesuai dengan bidangnya masing-masing. Maka implementasi kebijakan program percepatan sertipikasi BMN berupa tanah di Kantor Wilayah DJKN Sumatera Utara secara umum berjalan cukup berhasil.
Evaluasi Kinerja Sekretariat Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Aceh Timur Tahun 2017
Authors: Tanjung Mahmuddin Nur , Kusmanto Heri , Warjio Warjio , Kadir Abdul
Published: September 2020

Pada penelitian ini penulis mengevaluasi kinerja Sekretariat Daerah Kabupaten Aceh Timur tahun 2017 khususnya pada Bagian Administrasi Pembangunan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kinerja Sekretariat Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Aceh pada Bagian Administrasi Pembangunan dan apakah hambatan yang dihadapi. Sedangkan tujuan yang ingin dicapai pada penelitian ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi kinerja Sekretariat Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Aceh Timur dan menganalisis hambatan yang dihadapi. Pada penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh dari wawancara disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan individu dan motivasi sudah baik sedangkan lingkungan organisasi pada Sekretariat Daerah Pemerintah Kabupaten Aceh Timur masih kurang baik. Hambatan yang dihadapi antara lain pegawai sulit beradaptasi, beban kerja besar dan jarak domisili pegawai jauh dari kantor. Beberapa hal yang disarankan penulis adalah membuat pelatihan bagi pegawai, memberikan cuti, reward dan menyediakan fasilitas mess.
Implementasi Peraturan Walikota Binjai Nomor 47 Tahun 2017 tentang Sistem dan Prosedur Pemungutan Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan Perdesaan dan Perkotaan dan Kaitannya dengan Intensifikasi Penerimaan PBB P2 di Kota Binjai
Authors: Nasution Ahmad Fauzan , Mardiana Siti , Isnaini Isnaini
Published: September 2020

Diberlakukannya Undang-Undang Nomor 28 Tahun 2009 tentang Pajak Daerah dan Retribusi Daerah, berarti seluruh kewenangan dalam hal pengelolaan Pajak Daerah sepenuhnya dialihkan kepada Pemerintah Daerah. Sejak diserahkannya pengelolaan Pajak Bumi dan Bangunan Perdesaan dan Perkotaan (PBB P2) dari Pemerintah Pusat ke Pemerintah Daerah, Pemerintah Kota Binjai melalui Badan Pengelolaan Keuangan Pendapatan dan Aset Daerah Kota Binjai telah melakukan berbagai upaya intensifikasi agar penerimaan pajak daerah khususnya PBB P2 dapat berjalan optimal yaitu dengan menerbitkan Peraturan Walikota Binjai Nomor 47 Tahun 2017 tentang Sistem dan Prosedur Pemungutan PBB P2.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisisImplementasi Peraturan Walikota Binjai Nomor 47 Tahun 2017 dengan melihat program kebijakan yang dilaksanakan, hambatan-hambatan yang dihadapi, serta usaha-usaha yang dilakukan terkait dengan intensifikasi guna meningkatkan penerimaan PBB P2 di Kota Binjai.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif yaitu prosedur pemecahan masalah yang diselidiki dengan menggambarkan keadaan subjek/objek penelitian pada saat sekarang berdasarkan fakta yang tampak.
Evaluasi Penatausahaan Barang Milik Daerah di Badan Pengelolaan Keuangan Kabupaten Aceh Singkil
Authors: Poedjianto Arief , Warjio Warjio , Isnaini Isnaini
Published: September 2020

This study aimed to evaluate the administration of property in the area of Financial Management Agency of Aceh Singkil Regency which has the function of asset management area. This study used qualitative research methods. Observation is the participation of the data collection methods used to collect research data. The survey results revealed that the evaluation of the procedure of administration of fixed assets, including: accounting, inventory and reporting as well as the completeness of the card inventory of goods, gained an average level of suitability administration of fixed assets for the Government of Aceh Singkil Regency is 57%, which means the administration of fixed assets for the Government Aceh Singkil meet enough criteria in accordance with Regulation No. 19 Year 2016. The obstacles faced in the administration of fixed assets are (1) The lack of work ethic and discipline of user goods (2) The limited data of supporting fixed assets, (3) Lack of education and training related to the management of local goods, (4) The low coordination and commitment of the parties involved in the administration of the fixed assets, and (5) No use of applications in the recording of local goods.
Implementasi Sistem Informasi dan Manajemen Pendidik dan Tenaga Kependidikan dalam Pembayaran Tunjangan Profesi Guru Madrasah
Authors: Mubarak Mubarak , Kadir Abdul , Warjio Warjio
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study is to analyze SIMPATIKA implementation in the payment of Madrasah Teacher professional allowances and what are the obstacles in the implementation of SIMPATIKA, using qualitative methods. The informants of this study were the Apparatus of the Ministry of Religion of the City of Binjai, IT and Madrasah Teachers. The results showed that the Implementation of Information Systems and Management of Educators and Education Personnel (SIMPATIKA) in Madrasah Teacher Professional Allowance Payments in the Binjai City Ministry of Religion Office had not run optimally, this can be seen from several dimensions below: When viewed from the communication dimension, Submission of information from SIMPATIKA implementation is not done thoroughly and information is only done through social media. If viewed from the dimension of human resources in the implementation of SIMPATIKA in the Ministry of Religion of the City of Binjai, in the process of forming a decision letter is still done manually so that employees require a long time to recap the data and inadequate non-human resources in this application system in implementation SIMPATIKA. And experiencing some obstacles in the implementation of SIMPATIKA, namely the lack of staff / employees in the implementation of SIMPATIKA, and inadequate management information system (SIM) in the SIMPATIKA time / Schedule update process and the need to increase socialization that is considered less comprehensive for all Madrasah Teachers in the Binjai City Ministry of Religion.
Implementasi Kebijakan Penerbitan Izin Usaha Mikro Kecil di Kecamatan Teluk Nibung Kota Tanjungbalai
Authors: Ali Muhammad , Nasution Arif , Mardiana Siti
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of the policy for issuing permits for micro and small businesses in the Teluk Nibung District Office. This type of research is descriptive qualitative, according to Nawawi (2010: 57) Qualitative descriptive research is research that seeks a causal relationship between two or more variables of several populations or samples with random sampling techniques and uses research instruments in data collection to test hypotheses / allegations that have been set with several questions. The results of the study found that publishing was still very slow and used a long time and inadequate supporting facilities. The next problem is that communication between the implementor and the community of micro and small business actors is still lacking, where the socialization carried out by sub-district officials to the community has not been maximized so that most micro and small business actors do not know what benefits can be enjoyed from the business permit, and even some the community of micro and small businesses do not yet know about the policy that the making of micro and small business permits can already be done at the District / Kelurahan office.
Implementasi Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 53 Tahun 2010 tentang Disiplin Pegawai Negeri Sipil
Authors: Syari Neny Ratika , Warjio Warjio , Kadir Abdul
Published: September 2020

The research objectives to be achieved are as follows: To find out how the Implementation, factors, efforts and obstacles of Government Regulation Number 53 of 2010 Concerning Discipline of Civil Servants in the Department of Youth, Sports and Tourism of Tanjungbalai City. Implementation of Government Regulation Number 53 Year 2010 Concerning Discipline of Civil Servants in the Youth, Sports and Tourism Office of Tanjungbalai City has not been carried out properly because there are still some Civil Servants who are not fully aware of even often violating existing regulations, even though, the official has held a socialization about this Government Regulation, but they also said that this Government Regulation was very helpful in improving the effective and efficient performance of civil servants in the Department of Youth, Sports and Tourism of Tanjungbalai City. The firmness of the Head of Service is not yet maximal so that there are still several employees in the Department of Youth, Sports and Tourism of the City of Tanjungbalai who are still not efficient in completing the assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Implementasi Peraturan Daerah Kabupaten Karo Nomor 2 Tahun 2018 tentang Hari Jadi Kabupaten Karo
Authors: Herawati Riana , Sihombing Marlon , Warjio Warjio , Kadir Abdul
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the implementation of the Karo District Regulation number 2 of 2018 regarding the anniversary of Karo District. The method used is descriptive qualitative research methods. The results showed the implementation of the Karo District Regulation No. 2 of 2018 on the Anniversary of the Karo District could be said to have been running optimally. This is seen from the communication aspect in the form of socialization carried out by the Regional Autonomy Section of the Karo Regency Regional Secretariat to all Local Government Agencies and Communities throughout the Karo Regency. Judging from the non-human resources, the facilities in the activities of the anniversary were quite adequate for all of the activities of the anniversary. This is evidenced by the implementation of the anniversary on March 8, 2018 in Jambo Karo District with a variety of series of activities ranging from pilgrimage to the tomb of the hero to entertainment activities. The influencing factors, namely the inhibiting factors are the lack of human resources (HR), lack of budget and lack of some of the trust of the people of Karo. Supporting factors are support from the local government, inculcation of employee awareness as the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) and accessibility factors.
Peningkatan Peran Serta Masyarakat dalam Pengelolaan Sampah Rumah Tangga Di Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat
Authors: Hutagaol Sahat Maniur , Nasution M. Arif , Kadir Abdul
Published: September 2020

This study aims to determine and analyze the role of the community in managing household waste in Pakpak Bharat Regency and to identify and analyze constraints in household waste management in Pakpak Bharat District. Research informants were selected by purposive sampling. Data collection techniques used through interviews and observation. Data Analysis Techniques used in this study are qualitative data analysis techniques. The results of the study indicate that the role of the community in Pakpak Bharat District in waste management is still less important. The community still lacks a role in reducing household waste sources, and has less role in handling waste in their respective environments. The obstacle factor in waste management is the lack of public awareness to reduce the source of waste by avoiding products with a lot of waste to reduce the volume of waste, not trying to choose products that can be refilled, not using shopping in place of packaging from sellers, not trying to choose packaging that can recycled, and less actively composting organic waste.
Gölyaka İlçesinde (Düzce) Yerel Halk Tarafından Kullanılan Bitkilerin Yöresel İsimleri
Authors: KÖYSAL Ayla , ALTUNDAĞ Ernaz
Published: September 2020

İnsanoğlu ilkçağlardan günümüze kadar yaşadığı bölgede çevresindeki bitkilerden değişik amaçlarla yararlanmış, bu bitkileri çeşitli isimlerle adlandırarak bu adların kuşaklar boyunca nesilden nesile aktarılmasını sağlamıştır. Ülkemiz sahip olduğu bitki çeşitliliği, farklı coğrafik ve iklimsel özellikleri bakımından dünyanın en zengin bitki örtüsüne sahip ülkelerin başında gelmektedir. Çeşitli medeniyetlere ev sahipliği yapan Anadolu bu bitkilerden yararlanma bakımından oldukça zengin bir kültüre de ev sahipliği yapmaktadır. Ülkemizde var olan bu bitkilerin farklı yörelerde çeşitli isimler ile adlandırılması kültürel bir zenginlik olup, bu zenginliğin yapılan bilimsel çalışmalarla kayıt altına alınması büyük önem arz etmektedir. Bu çalışma Düzce’nin Gölyaka ilçesinde yerel halk tarafından çeşitli amaçlarla kullanılan bitkilerinin yöresel ve bilimsel adlarının belirlenmesi amacı ile yapılmıştır. Arazi çalışmaları 2019-2020 tarihleri arasındaki farklı vejetasyon tarihlerini kapsayan bu çalışmada Gölyaka ilçesine bağlı 10 köy araştırma bölgesi olarak seçilmiştir. Bu kapsamda yörede yaşayan halkın gıda, tıbbi, süs, hayvan yemi, yakacak ve boyama amaçlı olarak kullandığı bitkilerin yöresel ve bilimsel isimlerinin kayıt altına alınması hedeflenmiştir. Yapılan araştırma sonucunda 45 familyaya ait 112 takson belirlenmiştir. Gölyaka’da teşhisi yapılan bitkiler için 187 farklı yöresel ismin kullanıldığı, bu bitkilerin geleneksel adlandırılmasında en yaygın kullanılan yaklaşımın renk özelliklerinden yararlanılarak olduğu belirlenmiştir.
Parasitic Myomas: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Soto-Schutte Sonia , Soto-Schutte Sonia , Mendoza-Moreno Fernado , Mínguez-García Javier , Ovejero-Merino Enrique , Díez-Alonso Manuel , Gutiérrez-Calvo Alberto
Published: September 2020

Parasitic myomas are an infrequent type of myomas that appear in abdominal cavity. The incidence of this
pathology has increased over the past years. There has been many hypothesis about the pathogenesis. One
of the most recent ones is in relation to the start of laparoscopic morcellation at myomectomy or
hysterectomy to treat uterine myomas due to the small fragments that can be detached during the procedure
and that implant themselves in the abdominal cavity. Parasitic myomas, in most cases, are asymptomatic,
but it can cause an unspecific abdominal pain, menstrual disturbances, dyspareunia and other gynecological
symptoms. Physical exploration in patients is often also normal. The correct identification of parasitic
myoma by image tests, such as transvaginal ultrasound, CT or MRI, is still complicated because it is difficult
to diagnose due to the unspecific radiological characteristics that show up. CT and MRI give information
about the location that could be useful during the surgery. Usually the diagnosis is an accidental finding
during an abdominal surgery done for another reason and the histology of the piece is what gives the
definitive diagnosis. We present a case of a 32-year-old woman, asymptomatic, after a transvaginal
ultrasound is diagnosed a retroperitoneal tumor. The tumor was removed by laparoscopic surgery and the
patient had a favourable recovery. The histopathology of the tumor was a parasitic myoma.
Opinião dos discentes de cursos técnicos sobre a aplicação da gamificação: plataforma Kahoot
Authors: Giordano Carlos Vital , Simões Francis Akemi Nitto , Carvalho Flávio Lourenço de
Published: September 2020

Nos cursos direcionados à educação profissional, a procura por métodos de ensino diversificados propicia a inclusão oportuna da gamificação. Na investigação, a plataforma Kahoot, em sua versão gratuita, foi utilizada nas aulas dos cursos de Desenvolvimento de Sistemas e Administração em duas escolas técnicas públicas do Estado de São Paulo. O artigo aborda, após a aplicação gamificada, como o discente opina sobre o uso da plataforma no seu aprendizado. A questão de pesquisa é identificar se o discente entende relevante ao seu aprendizado o uso da plataforma Kahoot por meio de seus jogos. Na pesquisa, aplicou-se o questionário com o propósito de identificar as opiniões dos discentes quanto ao uso da plataforma. Verificou-se que existe expressiva aceitação do uso da gamificação por intermédio do Kahoot. Ressalta-se, contudo, que o conteúdo e a forma do ensino-aprendizado apresentam ligação direta com a formação e experiência do professor, com a disponibilidade tecnológica, com o programa integrado de disciplinas planejado e, em níveis superiores, com as fundamentações e políticas educacionais.
THE INFLUENCE OF THE NATIONAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT MODEL ON THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT MODEL: KEY FUNCTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES
Authors: FILIPPOV V.Y.
Published: September 2020

Topicality. Existing models of socio-economic systems development are mixed due to the existence of a wide variety of tools and mechanisms used by different countries at the national level and the systemic dynamics of change that force to change or refine models. Therefore, the study of basic models of development of national socio-economic systems is very relevant to take into account their positive and negative features in creating a model of management of business development in the innovation and investment economy of sustainable development.
Aim and tasks. The aim of the article is to study the impact of the model of development of the national socio-economic management system of business processes and structures and to summarize the key functional and structural changes of management models at the macro level. To achieve this goal it is necessary to study the models of development of socio-economic systems, typologies of basic models of business development management, as well as to develop a consolidated description of business development management models on the basis of common features.
Research results. The study presents a detailed description and generalization of key functional and structural changes in management models at the macro level. As a result of the research the consolidated characteristic of models of management of development of business which is constructed on methodological approaches of a macrolevel on signs of common features and applicability in innovation and information economy of sustainable development is received. The analysis of the consolidated characteristics of business development management models showed much in common in all components of the features of the models built on methodological approaches at the macro level (environmental, social, competence, infrastructure, innovation), but some features are purely specific.
Conclusion. Analysis of models based on the "value of sustainable development" suggests that market and transitional (hybrid) models are weak in terms of ensuring the recognition and real achievement of sustainable development goals. This indicates an equally low correspondence of their values of sustainable development, so it is appropriate for the formation of the external environment of entrepreneurship to apply the experience of countries that have chosen corporate, Scandinavian, socio-oriented and South European models of national socio-economic systems.
DEVELOPMENT OF CIBOGO PINTAR GROUP MODELS IN HANDLING CHILDREN'S DROPOUT PROBLEMS OF SCHOOL IN CIBOGO VILLAGE LEMBANG DISTRICT BANDUNG BARAT REGENCY
Authors: Septhian Pinasti , Yuliani Dwi , Rusmana Aep
Published: September 2020

This study aims to Development Model of Kelompok Cibogo Pintar in Handling Drop Out Children Problems in Cibogo Village, Lembang Sub-District, West Bandung Regency. This study used qualitative research method with Participatory Action Research (PAR) design which includes four stages, they are, Early Reflection, Planning, Implementation, and Final Reflection. Researcher used several techniques, i.e interview technique, documentation study, observation, Methode Participation Assessment (MPA), Technic of Participation (TOP), and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) for data collection. Purposive sampling method was used for determining participant. Based on the results of research found several problems experienced by the group and need to be improved 1) Level of Human Resources (knowledge and information), 2) Organizational level (structure, vision, mission, and group meetings), 3) System Level (task-force networking and social networking). Based on the problems of the group and according to the needs of the group, results of the implementation of group development are as follows: 1) the establishment of structure, vision, mission, and monthly routine meetings, 2) increasing knowledge of how to handle dropouts children and the importance of education, 3) increasing information on handling solutions for dropout children, 4) establishment of cooperation with PKBM Jayagiri.
THE INCREASING OF SELF-CONCEPT THROUGH RET ON SUBJECT ID: AS A VICTIM OF DRUG ABUSED AT JAYAGIRI VILLAGE, LEMBANG SUB-DISTRICT, BANDUNG BARAT REGENCY
Authors: Pratama Anandri Novan , Aritonang Admiral Nelson , Supiadi Epi
Published: September 2020

This study aims to examine the effect of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) on the improvement of self-concept in the subject ID of victims of drug users. Perceptions reflected in the subject's internal and external behaviors that lead to the disruption of their self-concept are the focus of the intervention in this study. The research approach used is quantitative research using Single Subject Design (SSD) or N = 1. The research model used is A-B-A which occurs from three phases, among others, Phase A1 (baseline), Phase B (Intervention), and phase A2 (results). The instrument used is a questionnaire developed by researchers based on the theory of William H. Fitts. Data collection techniques used are in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and documentation studies. The data obtained was analyzed by charting and making descriptive statistics. The results showed that the application of Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) succeeded in improving self-concept which previously made subjects not adaptive to the environment. Changes that occur after subject therapy experience an increase in self-concept shown by the reduction of irrational thoughts and subjects become more adaptive to their environment. This research recommendation can be continued to look at the effect of RET therapy in handling the problems of self-concept of victims of drug users in the future and can contribute ideas in the development of social work science in dealing with drugs.
Two late-spring braconid genera of the subfamily Alysiinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) new for the fauna of Russia
Authors: Belokobylskij S.A. , Kostromina T.S.
Published: September 2020

Two braconid genera from the subfamily Alysiinae, Lodbrokia Hedqvist, 1962 and Asyntactus Marshall, 1898, are recorded in the fauna of Russia and in the Asian continent for the first time. A new species Lodbrokia uralica sp. nov. is described from the Urals, and a key to species of this genus is provided. Redescriptions of the female and male of Asyntactus rhogaleus Marshall, 1898 with information about the level of variability of its morphological characters are given. Asyntactus sigalphoides Marshall, 1898 is synonymised with A. rhogaleus Marshall, 1898 (syn. nov.).
Why Does God Get It Wrong?
Authors: Webber Gabriel Kanter
Published: September 2020

Jewish texts, both Biblical and post-Biblical, depict the Divine as fickle, fallible, imbued with human characteristics. This article attempts to establish a typology of Divine fallibility, categorising examples and seeking to explain them through literary and theological-
anthropological lenses. Somewhat similar trends are seen in Ancient Greek myths about the behaviour and interactions of Greek gods, who are shown betraying, plotting against and envying each other just as humans do. The article explores the literary possibilities of a polytheistic system – where deities can display fallible pettiness among their own while maintaining a front of infallibility in their interactions with humankind – over a monotheistic system.
Endoscopic bimanual sharp dissection technique for gross-total resection of colloid cysts: technical note
Authors: Marx Sascha , Schroeder Henry W. S.
Published: September 2020

Neuroendoscopic resection of colloid cysts has gained tremendous popularity over the last 2 decades because of good clinical outcomes and a low complication profile. However, in comparison to microsurgical resections, endoscopic resection has a lower rate of gross-total resection, which leaves the patient at risk for cyst recurrence. At present, there is still ongoing debate as to the best surgical approach for colloid cysts. Endoscopic resection as a technique has to compete with the good outcomes of microsurgical resections with respect to a long-term recurrence-free outcome. It is the authors’ belief that gross-total resection should be the aim of endoscopic cyst resection. In this technical note, they describe their surgical technique for achieving safe gross-total resection of colloid cysts by using a ventriculoscopic system. The surgical technique includes a far anterolateral entry point, navigational guidance, bimanual sharp dissection, use of the endoscopic sheath as a retractor, the small-chamber irrigation technique, and the dry-field technique for hemostasis.
Pediatric hydrocephalus outcomes in Lusaka, Zambia
Authors: Reynolds Rebecca A. , Bhebhe Arnold , Garcia Roxanna M. , Zhao Shilin , Lam Sandi , Sichizya Kachinga , Shannon Chevis N.
Published: September 2020

OBJECTIVE

Hydrocephalus is a global disease that disproportionally impacts low- and middle-income countries. Limited data are available from sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to be the first to describe pediatric hydrocephalus epidemiology and outcomes in Lusaka, Zambia.

METHODS

This retrospective cohort study included patients < 18 years of age who underwent surgical treatment for hydrocephalus at Beit-CURE Hospital and the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 2017 to May 2019. Surgeries included ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertions, revisions, and endoscopic third ventriculostomies (ETVs) with or without choroid plexus cauterization (CPC). A descriptive analysis of patient demographics, clinical presentation, and etiologies was summarized, followed by a multivariable analysis of mortality and 90-day complications.

RESULTS

A total of 378 patients met the inclusion criteria. The median age at first surgery was 5.5 (IQR 3.1, 12.7) months, and 51% of patients were female (n = 193). The most common presenting symptom was irritability (65%, n = 247), followed by oculomotor abnormalities (54%, n = 204). Postinfectious hydrocephalus was the predominant etiology (65%, n = 226/347), and 9% had a myelomeningocele (n = 32/347). It was the first hydrocephalus surgery for 87% (n = 309) and, of that group, 15% underwent ETV/CPC (n = 45). Severe hydrocephalus was common, with 42% of head circumferences more than 6 cm above the 97th percentile (n = 111). The median follow-up duration was 33 (IQR 4, 117) days. The complication rate was 20% (n = 76), with infection being most common (n = 29). Overall, 7% of the patients died (n = 26). Postoperative complication was significantly associated with mortality (χ2 = 81.2, p < 0.001) with infections and CSF leaks showing the strongest association (χ2 = 14.6 and 15.2, respectively, p < 0.001). On adjusted multivariable analysis, shunt revisions were more likely to have a complication than ETV/CPC or primary shunt insertions (OR 2.45 [95% CI 1.26–4.76], p = 0.008), and the presence of any postoperative complication was the only significant predictor of mortality (OR 42.9 [95% CI 12.3–149.1], p < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONS

Pediatric postinfectious hydrocephalus is the most common etiology of hydrocephalus in Lusaka, Zambia, which is similar to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Most children present late with neglected hydrocephalus. Shunt revision procedures are more prone to complication than ETV/CPC or primary shunt insertion, and postoperative complications represent a significant predictor of mortality in this population.
Occurrence of traumatic brain injury due to short falls with or without a witness by a nonrelative in children younger than 2 years
Authors: Amagasa Shunsuke , Uematsu Satoko , Tsuji Satoshi
Published: September 2020

OBJECTIVE

There is disagreement about the occurrence of severe traumatic brain injury, especially subdural hematoma, caused by short falls in very young children. To verify intracranial injury due to these falls and examine its characteristics, the authors compared infants and toddlers with head trauma witnessed by a nonrelative with those whose injuries were not witnessed by a nonrelative.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively reviewed clinical records of children younger than 2 years with head trauma due to a short fall who visited the emergency department of the National Center for Child Health and Development in Japan between April 2015 and March 2018. Patients were classified into two groups: falls that were witnessed by a nonrelative and falls not witnessed by a nonrelative. The authors compared the age in months, sex, mechanism of injury, fall height, prevalence rate of intracranial injury, skull fracture, type of traumatic brain injury, retinal hemorrhage, rib or long-bone fracture, and outcomes between patients whose fall was witnessed by a nonrelative and those whose fall was not witnessed by a nonrelative.

RESULTS

Among 1494 patients included in the present analysis, 392 patients were classified into the group of falls witnessed by a nonrelative, and 1102 patients were classified into the group of falls that were not witnessed by a nonrelative. The prevalence rates of intracranial injury, skull fracture, epidural hematoma, and subarachnoid hemorrhage were equal between the groups. The prevalence rate of subdural hematoma in the group whose falls were witnessed by a nonrelative was significantly lower than that of the other group (p = 0.027). There were no patients with subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhage, or neurological sequelae in the group whose fall was witnessed by a nonrelative.

CONCLUSIONS

Subdural hematoma, retinal hemorrhage, and neurological sequelae due to short falls were not seen after witnessed falls in the present study.
Characterization of Sisal/Polypropylene Composites Treated with Plasma
Authors: Muralidhar BA
Published: September 2020

In this study, sisal/polypropylene composites were experimentally investigated for their flexural, thermal and water absorption characteristics. The effect of oxygen (O), argon (Ar) and ammonia (NH3) plasmas on the surface of the sisal fibre as well as the effect of the sisal fibre content on the above mentioned properties was studied. The composite laminates (4 mm thick) were processed by hand lay-up technique by using a compression moulding machine, with the mould temperature of 165oC and the pressure of 6.89 x 102 kPa for 15 minutes. Specimen preparation and testing were carried out as per ASTM standards. Flexural data obtained showed that the plasma-treated sisal fibre-reinforced polypropylene offered superior flexural properties compared to untreated laminates, which indicated better adhesion between the sisal fibre and the untreated polypropylene matrix. Thermal investigations revealed that the sisal/polypropylene composite had its thermal stability in between that of the fibre and the matrix. Furthermore, the water absorption studies indicated that plasma treatment decreased the water uptake of the laminates, thereby leading to better fibre-matrix adhesion. Morphological studies were carried out by using SEM to complement the results.
Literasi Sebagai Kecakapan Hidup Abad 21 Pada Mahasiswa
Authors: Nudiati Deti
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur pemahaman dan implementasi literasi dasar pada mahasiswa di Jawa barat. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan survey melalui angket. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan mahasiswa di Jawa Barat tentang macam literasi sangat tinggi. Skor tertinggi yaitu pengetahuan tentang literasi digital, yaitu 100% dan skor terendah yaitu pada literasi numerasi dengan 68.6%. Namun pengetahuan tersebut tidak berbanding lurus dengan implementasi yang dilakukan. Pada literasi baca tulis, terdapat jawaban selalu 7,1%, sering 38,6%, kadang  40%. Literasi numerasi, terdapat jawaban selalu 4.4%, sering 10.27, dan kadang 27,9%. Literasi sains, terdapat jawaban selalu 8.7%, sering 23.2%, dan kadang 37.7%. Literasi digital, terdapat jawaban selalu 7.1%, sering 1.4% dan kadang 17.1%. Literasi finansial, terdapat jawaban selalu 14.7%, sering 11.8%, dan kadang 25%. Literasi budaya dan kewarganegaraan, terdapat jawaban selalu 8.6%, sering 22.9%, dan kadang 44.3%.
Values Underlying Preferences for Adaptive Governance in a Chilean Small-Scale Fishing Community
Authors: Ebel Sarah A. , Beitl Christine M. , Torre Michael P.
Published: September 2020

Environmental change requires individuals and institutions to facilitate adaptive governance. However, facilitating adaptive governance may be difficult because resource users’ perceptions of desirable ways of life vary. These perceptions influence preferences related to environmental governance and may stem from the ways individuals subjectively value their work and their connections to their environment. This paper uses a value-based approach to examine individual and institutional preferences for adaptive governance in Carelmapu, Chile. We show that two groups had different value frames rooted in divergent ontologies which influenced their actions related to adaptive governance, creating conflict.
25-Year Trends in Stage-Specific Incidence Rates for Bladder Cancer in a Large Statewide Registry
Authors: Loloi Justin , Lin Yu-Kuan , Camacho Fabian , Lengerich Eugene , Raman Jay D.
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND:

Bladder cancer (BC) is a common genitourinary malignancy with over 80,000 new cases diagnosed annually and over 17,000 associated deaths.

OBJECTIVE:

We review 25-years of BC incidence (1993-2017) within the state of Pennsylvania to better define incidence, geographic distribution, and trends over time.

METHODS:

The Pennsylvania Cancer Registry was reviewed for statewide and component county age-adjusted BC incidence rates and stage distribution. Chloropleth maps plotting statewide and county-specific incidence rates across time were created using the GeoDa statistical package.

RESULTS:

93,476 cases of BC were recorded in Pennsylvania from 1993 to 2017. Age-adjusted annual rates of BC over the study interval were stable at 24.5 patients per 100,000 (range, 22.7–25.6). However, annual rates of distant disease increased from 0.5 to 1.1 patients per 100,000 ( p < 0.001) with an average percent change increase of 6.6% over the study interval. The annual percent distribution of distant disease doubled from 2.3% to 5.1% ( p < 0.001) with a greater increase in women compared to men. Chloropleth maps highlighted growing “hot spots” of bladder cancer incidence in the northwestern, northeastern, and southeastern portions of the state.

CONCLUSIONS:

While BC incidence in the state of Pennsylvania has remained relatively stable over the past 25 years, a concerning increase in distant disease was observed. Geospatial investigation implicates higher risk regions. Further studies are necessary to delineate the underlying etiologies for these observations.
A debate about implementing immersive technology for higher education: Pre-study examining the usability of virtual reality for lectures
Authors: Hopp Matej , Pfiel Sandra , Schuster René Mario , Tiefenbacher Florian , Reiner Michael
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND: As the COVID-pandemic has shown, the need for innovative (digitalized) solutions is in high demand across almost every field of interest. The implementation of advanced technologies in higher education provides an intriguing opportunity to expand its scope by reaching new audiences as well as ensuring a high quality of learning outcome. OBJECTIVE: In this article we tried to examine if virtual reality can be a suitable option by placing lectures into a virtual setup. METHODS: First, we explored the theoretical background if and how virtual reality has been adapted for usage in higher education. We then asked five lecturers from the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems to test a virtual environment (Mozilla Hubs) and evaluate the platform for their teaching purposes. RESULTS: Among one of the results was, that 80 percent would recommend using the platform for lectures to their colleagues. Due to the small sample size the findings need to be further evaluated. CONCLUSIONS: In the foreseeable future virtual reality will become a valuable teaching assistance in higher education. Findings show that the response rate when training with virtual reality applications is much higher than to common studying methods.