bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developing Ethnomathematics-based E-Modules to Support Students’ Problem Solving Skills
Authors: Hamid Jezlina , Rahmawati Nur Indah
Published: May 2024

The lack of learning resources and learning media have an impact on reducing the quality of learning. Learning media innovation is needed to provide interactive and joyful learning and integrate cultural context. This research aims to create an ethnomathematics-based electronic module on the topic of number patterns based on ethnomathematics to support students' problem solving skills. This research uses 4D model (define, design, develop, and disseminate). This research involved 29 eighth-grade students from one of the junior high schools in Metro, Indonesia. The research results show that the ethnomathematics-based electronic module on number patterns topic meets the criteria for being suitable for use in learning based on experts review and is able to attract student interest. This fact indicates that ethnomathematics-based modules can be an innovative solution in improving the quality of mathematics learning in the digital era.
Students’ Attitudes towards Teacher’ Using Minimal Pairs to Teach English Discrete Sounds: A Survey on First-Year English Majored Students at Dong Nai University
Authors: Vu Thu Ha
Published: May 2024

The current study was conducted to explore English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ attitudes towards teachers’ using minimal pairs to teach English discrete sounds. The participants of this research were fifty students who were English majored freshmen at Dong Nai University. For data collection, a questionnaire survey was designed and administered to fifty students. The result indicates that most students have positive perceptions of using the minimal pairs technique in improving their production of English language sounds. However, some students have difficulty in pronouncing the minimal pairs such as /t∫/ and /dʒ/, /θ/ and /ð/, /ʃ/ and /ʒ/. Therefore, some suggestions are proposed to help students solve these problems and produce and acquire English individual sounds more accurately.
Obesity in Ecuador: An In-depth Look at its Influence on Mental Well-being
Authors: Ponce-Alencastro Jhon , Nuñez-Salan Dudy , Rodriguez-Andrade David , Johanna Mendoza-Zambrano  , Yuliana Rodriguez-Bravo
Published: May 2024

Analyzing the empirical relationship between obesity and mental health in the Ecuadorian population contributes significantly to the literature since obesity is an important risk factor for somatic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, liver damage, respiratory diseases and arthropathies. However, obesity also constitutes one of the main "social stigmas", with a marked impact on the individual psychological level. The high prevalence of psychological pathology in obese patients makes it possible to visualize it as a psychiatric problem, which should be identified and treated simultaneously with weight control programs. A nationally representative sample of men and women over 18 years of age from the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2018 (ENSANUT) was used. A binary logistic linear regression model was used where Odds Ratio (OR) with their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were estimated for each of the independent variables. Our results show that those with a Body Mass Index ≥ 30 have a higher propensity to suffer from chronic mental disorders. That is, our results reveal that obesity increased 2.32 times (OR= 2.32; CI=1.91-2.17) the probability of suffering from chronic mental illnesses. This result is statistically significant (p<0.05). It was also shown that women in rural areas, with lower income and low schooling are more susceptible to mental disorders compared to the rest of the population. Another interesting result is that individuals working in the informal sector presented a greater probability of presenting psychological pathologies, this result is differentiated between men (OR= 1.032; CI=1.321-1.765) and women (OR= 1.056; CI=1.032-1.076), the effect being greater in informal women. Obesity and mental health disorders are two relevant problems in the world public health debate mainly due to their high physical and economic costs, which affect a high percentage of the population. Positive and statistically significant effects of obesity with psychological pathology were found in the general Ecuadorian population. This work was able to demonstrate the approximation of the relationship between obesity and mental health in a country in which the prevalence of both problems has increased considerably over the years.
Meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien kanker: Peran perawat dalam mengatasi tantangan seksual
Authors: Amelia Rizka , Waluyo Agung
Published: May 2024

Background: Sexuality is an important part of life. However, treatment for cancer patients such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and hormone therapy can affect sexuality in cancer patients. Physical, psychological, and social changes, both acute and long-term, can affect the sexual health of cancer patients. Nurses have an important role in helping overcome sexual problems faced by cancer patients.
Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of nursing interventions on the sexual quality of life of cancer patients.
Method: Non-systematic literature review to analyze published articles. The search was carried out on five databases, namely ProQuest, Science Direct, PubMed, Embase, and Taylor & Francis in the 2013-2023 period. Selection of articles using the PRISMA flow diagram to evaluate the impact of nursing interventions on sexual problems in cancer patients. .
Results: 2.296 articles were identified and 10 relevant articles were obtained for analysis regarding nursing interventions that can help overcome sexual problems in cancer patients, such as consultation, physical therapy, psychological therapy and health education.
Conclusion: Nurse intervention significantly improves the quality of sexual life of cancer patients thereby reducing levels of depression and anxiety.
 
Keywords: Cancer Patients; Nurses; Quality of Life; Sexual Issues.
 
Pendahuluan: Seksualitas adalah bagian penting dari kehidupan. Namun, perawatan pasien kanker seperti kemoterapi, terapi radiasi, pembedahan, dan terapi hormon dapat memengaruhi seksualitas pada pasien kanker. Perubahan fisik, psikologis, dan sosial, baik akut maupun lama dapat memengaruhi kesehatan seksual pasien kanker. Perawat memiliki peran penting dalam membantu mengatasi masalah seksual yang dihadapi pasien kanker.
Tujuan: Untuk menilai efektivitas intervensi keperawatan terhadap kualitas hidup seksual pasien dengan kanker.
Metode: Literature review non-sistematis untuk menganalisis artikel publikasi. Pencarian dilakukan pada lima database yaitu ProQuest, Science Direct, PubMed, Embase, dan Taylor & Francis dalam periode tahun 2013 - 2023. Pemilihan artikel menggunakan diagram alur PRISMA untuk mengevaluasi dampak intervensi keperawatan pada masalah seksual pasien kanker.
Hasil: Mengidentifikasi 2.296 artikel dan mendapatkan 10 artikel yang relevan untuk dianalisis yang berkaitan dengan intervensi keperawatan dapat membantu mengatasi masalah seksual pasien kanker, seperti konsultasi, terapi fisik, terapi psikologis, dan pendidikan kesehatan.
Simpulan: Tindakan intervensi perawat secara signifikan meningkatkan kualitas hidup seksual pasien kanker, sehingga dapat menurunkan tingkat depresi dan kecemasan.
 
Kata Kunci: Kualitas Hidup; Masalah Seksual; Perawat; Pasien Kanker.
The effect of Benson relaxation technique to reduce acute pain in postoperative patients: A case repor
Authors: Hermawan Graha Dwi , Rosyid Fahrun Nur
Published: May 2024

Background: Pain can be relieved through medical and nonmedical approaches. The provision of analgesic drug therapy is a collaborative nursing practice that can significantly improve patient care through the use of opioids, nonopioids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Benson relaxation can reduce the problems experienced by patients which have an impact on reducing the cost of care.
Purpose: to prove that the application of Benson relaxation therapy can reduce acute pain in postoperative patients.
Method: This study uses a case report method with a nursing care approach by applying evidence-base nursing practice to 5 managed patients, namely patients with postoperative treated in the lotus surgical room at RSUD dr. Soehadi Prijonegoro Sragen. The instrument used in this nursing care report is a numeric scale to measure the intensity of patient pain with an interval of 0-10. Value 0 does not feel pain while 1-3 mild pain, 4-6 moderate pain and 7-10 shows severe pain.
Results: Showed that there were significant changes in the patient's pain scale after performing benson relaxation therapy.
Conclusion: it was concluded that interventions carried out using Benson therapy in postoperative patients can reduce pain intensity.
Effects of leadership styles on physician motivation and performance in caring for patients with COVID-19 undergoing preoperative treatment: A qualitative study
Authors: Anggorotomo Wirawan , Aryawati Wayan , Ekasari Fitri
Published: May 2024

Background: Preoperative management of Covid-19 patients at Pertamina Bintang Amin Hospital is still not optimal. The Hospital Director in implementing his leadership style does not yet have a real work program in taking attitudes and policies towards certain situations, the leadership usually does not conduct deliberations in advance which absorb aspirations, the motivation given by the director has not been conveyed to all staff.
Purpose: To find out the analysis of the role of the hospital director's leadership style in increasing the motivation and performance of doctors in the preoperative handling of Covid-19 patients at Pertamina Bintang Amin Hospital.
Method: This research is qualitative with a phenomenology approach. There were 5 research informants namely the Director, Chair of the Medical Committee, Supervisory Board and 2 Doctor Operators. Retrieval of informants by purposive sampling. Data collection techniques using in-depth interview techniques. Data analysis techniques use content analysis.
Results: The role of the leadership style of the director of Pertamina Bintan Amin Hospital is open and two way more to protect and want to mingle with the staff. Motivation has been carried out by the Director, but it has not been conveyed equally to all staff. Doctors' performance in preoperative management of Covid-19 patients has been running according to the SOP. The role of the director's leadership style had a positive impact on the work productivity of all staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Conclusion: It is known that the impact of the role of leadership style in perioperative handling of Covid-19 patients at Pertamina Bintang Amin Hospital Lampung in 2021 has had a positive impact on the work productivity of all staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from that, the director's openness and ease in mingling with all staff has a positive impact on staff at work
Suggestion: Maintaining good communication, building good personality relationships between directors and medical staff, facilitating training is needed to equalize perceptions or ways of working between doctors and medical staff, as well as holding meetings for all staff.
Maternal knowledge regarding antenatal care services, history of exclusive breastfeeding and stunting among toddlers in West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Aini Astri Mufti , Komariah Maria , Mamuroh Lilis , Rahayuwati Laili , Hermayanti Yanti , Mirwanti Ristina , Eriyani Theresia
Published: May 2024

Background: A mother's knowledge of ANC can increase interest and motivation in carrying out pregnancy checks which aim to detect problems early. Exclusive breastfeeding is one effort that can be made to meet nutritional needs to prevent stunting.
Purpose: Analyzing the correlation between maternal knowledge of ANC, exclusive breastfeeding history, and stunting incidence in Hamlet III, Sukamulya Village.
Method: Quantitative correlational, with a population of 68 families of stunted toddlers living in Hamlet III, Sukamulya Village. The sample size used for the research is total sampling. Secondary data is used for the research with instruments that include a combination of "Environmental Modification through Sanitation, Clean Water, Hygiene and Nutrition for Stunting Prevention" with the research instruments of Khairani, (2012) and Fitriani, (2021). The data analysis method used is univariate and bivariate analysis (Spearman rho).
Results: There was no significant relationship between ANC knowledge and the incidence of stunting, obtained r=0.114 and ρ=0.353. Likewise, exclusive breastfeeding also did not show a significant relationship with the incidence of stunting, obtained r=0.007 and p=0.955.
Conclusion: There is no relationship between maternal ANC knowledge and exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting.
Effectiveness of the healing rate of sickle wounds with musa acuminata colla genome AA extract gel on rattus novergicus
Authors: Azzarin Auliya Wanda , Mashudi Sugeng , Andarmoyo Sulistyo , Karimah Fadhilah Nurul , Amanah Nuraini Khoirotun
Published: May 2024

Background: Wounds occur due to the damage of the body's network caused by several factors. To prevent severe bleeding or complications, it requires treatment that can assist in the healing process. One of the treatments is the use of natural substances containing flavonoids. Flavonoids can be naturally found in plants, one of which is in Musa Acuminata Colla genom AA. The gel preparation of Musa Acuminata Colla genom AA extract has the advantage of easy application, practicality, and maintaining skin hydration.
Purpose: To determine the effect of Musa Acuminata Colla genom AA content on the speed of healing incision wounds.
Method: Experimental with completely randomized design. Musa Acuminata Colla genome AA extract was processed through maceration with 70% ethanol. The formula contains methyl paraben, propyl paraben, propylene glycol, HPMC with varying concentrations: F1 (10%), F2 (20%), and F3 (40%). Evaluation of the physical properties of the preparation includes organoleptic examination, drying time, macroscopic examination, and data analysis using Welch One Way ANOVA and Howell's Post Hoc Games.
Results: The results of the Welch One Way ANOVA showed that the experimental group had a significant effect on days 3, 5, and 7 after injury. The results of the Howell Post Hoc Games showed a significant difference between the control and experimental groups on the same day.
Conclusion: Musa Acuminata Colla Extract AA genome 40% has the effect of increasing the re-epithelialization process on wound healing, and its effectiveness is almost equivalent to Loematuell branded wound care tools.
Digital Soil Mapping Approach to Estimate Soil Plasticity Using Georeferenced Technical Data of Tractors
Authors: Dobos Endre , Szabó Emese , Csenki Sándor , Bereket Menghis Tsegay , Molnár Ferenc , Dobai András , Rajhi Mohamed
Published: May 2024

Soil and terrain properties are the most important environmental elements for characterization of within-field variability supporting the management zone definition. This study aims to develop a digital soil mapping approach to map texture related soil property, namely soil plasticity (Ka) using georeferenced machinery data derived from log file created along soil-tillage activities. The results indicated that speed and the distance values have the highest correlation with Ka, having values around 0,4-0,5. The development of the regression model resulted in an adjusted R2 value of 0.71, but the p-value was still around 0.2. These results indicate that the approach has a good potential, but statistics needs to be improved with data preprocessing.
Kaedah Fuzzy Delphi: Rekabentuk Model Bahasa Arab Untuk Perundangan Islam Melalui Integrasi Ilmu Naqli Dan Aqli
Authors: Abas Ummu-Hani , Jaffar Mohammad Najib , Ismail Abdul Manan , Baharum Azlan Shaiful , Mat Ali Ahmad Asyraf , Hasbullah Rasmina
Published: May 2024

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan konsensus pakar terhadap kandungan yang diperlukan bagi mereka bentuk pembangunan Model Bahasa Arab Untuk Perundangan Islam Melalui Integrasi Ilmu Naqli Dan Aqli. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kuantitatif iaitu kaedah Fuzzy Delphi dengan soal selidik tujuh skala likert. Pengkaji mendapatkan konsensus 1 orang pakar dari bidang bahasa Arab dan 2 orang pakar dari bidang Syariah dan Undang- Undang. Borang selidik mengandungi tiga elemen; (i) Kesepakatan pakar secara umum berkenaan tahap pengetahuan bahasa Arab yang diperlukan oleh pelajar Jurusan Syariah & Undang-Undang, (ii) Kesepakatan pakar mengenai keperluan penguasaan pelajar terhadap tajuk-tajuk Nahu dan Fungsi Dalalah Nahwiyyah dalam pembinaan Hukum, (iii) Kesepakatan pakar mengenai keperluan penguasaan pelajar terhadap tajuk-tajuk Balaghah dan Fungsi Dalalah Balaghiyyah dalam pembinaan Hukum. Dapatan kajian berdasarkan konsensus pakar terhadap hampir kesemua item adalah diterima dengan dan melepasi 3 syarat kriteria Fuzzy Delphi iaitu nilai threshold (d) tidak melebihi atau sama dengan 0.2, peratus kesepakatan pakar melebihi atau sama dengan 75% dan nilai Defuzzication (alpha cut) melebihi atau sama dengan 0.5. Namun terdapat 2 item ditolak kerana mencatat nilai Defuzzication kurang dari 0.5. Kajian ini diharap dapat memberi idea baharu kepada institusi pendidikan dalam melahirkan pelajar yang menguasai bahasa Arab dan fungsinya dalam memahami hukum syarak.
Halal Vocation Game: The New Edutainment For A Career Pathway In Halal Field
Authors: Abd. Aziz Nurdalila A'wani , Wan Ibrahim Wan Kamilah , Mohamed Jamil Mohd Zuhaifah , Asmuje Nur Fazidah , Spawi Mahiz , Nicholas Hsiu Abdul Razak , Albert Hsiu Abdul Rahim
Published: May 2024

Halal industry ecosystem is a network of components involved in the growth cycle and delivery of Halal products or services that contribute to the overall socio-economic development. Each
component in the ecosystem has its own unique activities that are interrelated to enhance the
sustainability of the Halal industry. In Halal Industry Master Plan 2030, halal talent is one of the important components in supporting the development of a comprehensive Halal ecosystem in the future through the alignment of the occupational framework. However, it is generally considered that halal talent is represent halal executives and halal auditors who are specific to Muslims only (Malaysian Halal Certification Procedure Manual, 2020). However, many are unaware that there are many job opportunities and career pathways that are closely linked to the halal ecosystem such as laboratory analysts, auditors for laboratory accreditation who conduct sample analysis, standardization committee and consultants who are open to individuals regardless of religious background. Therefore, Institute of Fatwa and Halal took the initiative to design a digital gamification "Halal Vocation Game" which is an edutainment game in order to promote closely related careers in the halal ecosystem as well as empowering halal consumerism knowledge suitable for students and community.
Fostering independence:
Authors:   , Lodder Mandy
Published: May 2024

The overall aim of the research described in this thesis was to explore the transition of people with severe mental illness (SMI) from community housing programs towards more independent living. The work described in this thesis contributes to our knowledge and understanding of factors that support or hinder people with SMI in the transition from supported housing towards more independent forms of living. The thesis comprises four parts (chapters 2-6), addressing the following question: “What factors contribute to the transition of people with SMI living in supported housing facilities toward more independent forms of living?” Chapter 2 reviews the effectiveness and different approaches of supported housing, before the third chapter describes the care needs and expectations of people with SMI who were on a waiting list for supported housing. It also explores whether these individuals felt they were adequately informed about supported housing. The fourth chapter examines associations between the functional outcomes of people with SMI and the personality traits of their case managers. Chapters 5 and 6 investigate variables that may predict the transition of people with SMI from supported housing to more independent living arrangements.

Summary of the main findings

At the start of SH, there must be adequate information provision so that people with SMI can have clear expectations. Once the person with SMI receives care within SH, the continuity of care should be ensured. The conscientiousness of case managers was associated with an increased self-reliance of the person with SMI living in SH over a period of two years. People with a personality disorder, with current alcohol misuse, or who received ambulant care prior to admission in SH had the highest probability of moving into a more independent way of living. Moreover, people with SMI who no longer felt safe in their current home were significantly associated with making a positive transition. People who received clinical care prior to admission in SH and people with a history of substance dependency had the highest probability of transferring to a less independent way of living or clinical relapse. We hope that the results of this thesis will assist organizations and policy-makers to implement changes that will enhance the rehabilitation and quality of life of people with SMI.
‘Where Burns the Artist's Soul’: Tamara Karsavina's Writings on Artistry and Expression
Authors: Eliot Karen
Published: May 2024

The ballerina Tamara Karsavina experienced vast shifts from romantic and post-romantic 1 performance styles to twentieth-century modernism. In the first section of this essay, I give an overview of these shifts; then, I explore Karsavina's writings for insights into her views on performance and artistry. In her writing, she develops her artistic credo and expresses the conviction that to contribute to a living art form, ballet dancers must deepen their expressivity while expanding technique and their practice of classical mime. For her, the future of ballet can be found in the traditions of the danse d'école and the classical repertoire
Archives of the Dance (29): Richard Alston Dance Company Archive at the V&A
Authors: Pritchard Jane
Published: May 2024

This article in the Archives of the Dance series looks at the contents of the Richard Alston Dance Company (RADC) Archive and collection THM/627 that documents the company’s activities from its foundation in 1994 to its closure in 2020. It is now housed within the Theatre and Performance Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, where it will become accessible from 2025 at the museum’s new research centre, V&A East Storehouse. It covers the creations by Richard Alston and his assistant Martin Lawrance and the contributions of their collaborators on the music and design for productions. It includes 27 actual costumes and photographs of the entire wardrobe for company productions. It comprehensively documents the performances in Britain and overseas and activities by RADC and their outreach work. It also covers administration, marketing and communications including a remarkably complete run of posters. At the V&A the RADC Archive joins the Contemporary Dance Trust Archive THM/22 acquired in 2001 which includes some material on RADC as well detailed documentation on London Contemporary Dance Theatre, the previous resident dance company at The Place.
Evli Kadınların Yarı Zamanlı ve Tam Zamanlı Çalışma Şekillerinin Belirleyicileri: Türkiye Örneği
Authors: Bursal Mücella , Şentürk İsmail
Published: May 2024

Bu çalışmada Türkiye’de ikamet eden evli kadınların tam zamanlı ve yarı zamanlı çalışma şekillerinin tercihini belirleyen faktörler, TÜİK Hane Halkı Işgücü Anketi verileri kullanılarak Logit analiz yöntemi ile incelenmiştir. Analiz sonuçlarına göre; medeni durum, cinsiyet, yaş, eğitim seviyesi, hane halkı büyüklüğü, meslek grubu ve aylık kazanılan gelir ile çalışma şekilleri arasında %1 anlamlılık seviyesinde katsayıların istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olduğu görülmektedir. Evli kadınların diğerlerine göre part time çalışma olasılıklarının daha fazla olduğu görülmektedir. Bununla birlikte, erkeklerin kadınlara göre yarı zamanlı çalışma olasılıkları daha düşük tespit edilirken, eğitim seviyesi üniversite ve üstü olanların diğerlerine göre yarı zamanlı çalışma olasılıklarının azaldığı görülmüştür. Yaşlar gruplara ayrıldığında 15-24 yaş grubu baz alındığında, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54 ve 55-64 yaş gruplarının yarı zamanlı çalışma olasılıklarının 15-24 yaş gruplarına göre anlamlı şekilde daha az olduğu ayrıca, hane halkı büyüklüğü arttıkça bireylerin yarı zamanlı çalışma olasılıklarının da azaldığı söylenebilmektedir. Meslek gruplarında ise profesyonel meslek grubu baz alınmıştır. Bulgulara göre, teknisyen, büro, hizmet sektörü, tarım, sanatkâr, operatör ve niteliksiz olarak ifade edilen meslek gruplarının yarı zamanlı çalışma olasılıklarının profesyonel meslek grubuna göre daha az olduğu bulgusuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu çalışma evli kadınların, hem kadınlar arasında hem de diğer tüm çalışanlar içerisinde söz konusu çalışma şekli tercihi açısından durumunun belirlenmesi için Türkiye örneğinde yapılan ilk çalışma olması nedeniyle de önem arz etmektedir.
Marka Şehir Kavramı ve Destinasyon İmajı Oluşturmada İletişimin Rolü Üzerine Bir Araştırma: İzmir Örneği
Authors: Aka Lale Barçın
Published: May 2024

Bu çalışmada, destinasyonların markalaşma çabalarına yoğunlaşarak, destinasyon iletişiminin ve markalaşma uygulamalarının kentlere nasıl uygulandığı araştırılmıştır. Bu uygulamalar dahilinde, pek çok güzelliğe sahip olan İzmir şehrinin destinasyon iletişimi, imaj ve markalaşma çabaları için ne gibi çalışmalar yaptığı ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Böylece, İzmir’in bir destinasyon imajı oluşturmasında iletişimin rolü ve yapılması gerekenler tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır. Bu araştırmada, nitel araştırma yöntemi kullanılarak Ege Üniversitesi, İletişim Fakültesi’nde Girişimcilik dersi alan 17 öğrenci ile derinlemesine görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Bu görüşmeler neticesinde, İzmir’in destinasyon markalaşması sürecindeki konumu ve İzmir şehrinin oluşturduğu imaj, marka şehir olma yolunda yapılması gerekenler irdelenmeye çalışılmıştır. Aynı zamanda İzmir’in güçlü yönleri, zayıf tarafları, İzmir için fırsatlar neler ve son olarak ne gibi tehditlerle karşı karşıya SWOT analizi uygulanarak çalışma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Güçlü ve zayıf yönleri belirlenerek ve hangi özelliklerinin öne çıkarılması gerektiği ve zayıf tarafların azaltılması hususunda araştırma yapılmıştır.
UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN KATANG (Ipomoea pes-caprae L.) ASAL WOLU PROVINSI MALUKU MENGGUNAKAN METODE DPPH
Authors: Hasan Tahirah , Irfayanti Nur Alfiah , Arifin Arfiani , Muhammad Andila Sari
Published: May 2024

Ipomoea pes-caprae (L.) is a plant that comes from the convolvulaceae family and is known to have benefits as antioxidant. This study aims to determine the antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of Maluku's katang leaf  (Ipomoea pes-caprae L) against DPPH free radicals. Katang leaves simplicia was extracted using 70% ethanol by maceration Testing of antioxidant activity against DPPH free radicals was analyzed using a viable spectrophotometer at a wavelength of 515 nm. The results of the analysis  showed that the antioxidant activity of ethanol extract of katang leaves (Ipomoea pes-caprae L.) had an IC50 value of 92.5266±1.83 pg/mL The antioxidant activity ability of katang leaf extract is 0.066 times compared to ascorbic acid with an IC50 value of  6.12810.07 μg/mL
Popularidad y rentabilidad: caso comida rápida restaurante Ibarra-Ecuador
Authors:   Universidad Técnica del Norte, Aldáz Chicaiza Jessica Susana , León Portilla Dennis David ,   Universidad Técnica del Norte, Quintana Lombeida Maria Dolores ,   Universidad UTE
Published: May 2024

En este artículo se aborda inicialmente un enfoque teórico desde las perspectivas de ingeniería de menús y costos de alimentos y bebidas, debido a la falta de estudios empíricos de esta herramienta. El objetivo es analizar la carta y determinar la popularidad y rentabilidad de su oferta gastronómica. Para lo cual, se propuso una metodología descriptiva y deductiva, ya que se deduce en base a estos elementos teóricos a un restaurante de comida rápida ubicado en la ciudad de Ibarra, Ecuador, entre los resultados destaca que: cuenta con 26 platos, los principales resultados que arrojó la matriz BCG son: el 24% de estrella, 37% de caballo, 18% de rompecabezas y 21% de perro, con un índice de popularidad de 2.36 y una ganancia bruta promedio de 4.20.
Gastronomía tradicional y demanda turística del cantón Penipe provincia de Chimborazo
Authors:   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo, Valarezo Caicedo Patricio Renán , Quintana Puga Danilo Paúl ,   Universidad Nacional de Chimborazo
Published: May 2024

La gastronomía tradicional del Ecuador cuenta con reconocido prestigio y motiva crecimiento del turismo nacional e internacional. La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar la influencia de la gastronomía tradicional en la demanda turística del cantón Penipe, provincia Chimborazo. Para esto se realizó una investigación básica, no experimental que incluyó como universo a las personas que visitaban el cantón Penipe. Los principales resultados incluyeron predominio de turistas nacionales (91,06%), de tránsito (73,18%) y que tenían como motivo fundamental el atractivo gastronómico (75,52%). El maíz y las tortillas de maíz hechas en piedra volcánica fueron los principales exponentes de la gastronomía tradicional identificados. El 60,34% de los encuestados consideró que la oferta gastronómica era muy buena; mientras que el 86,35% de las personas opinaron que volverían a visitar el cantón para disfrutar de sus delicias gastronómicas Se concluye que el cantón Penipe cuenta con atractivos turísticos que pueden impulsar el desarrollo turístico. La gastronomía tradicional del sector tiene su propia identidad, mantiene su tradición y genera demanda turística con afluencia de visitantes locales, nacionales e internacionales constituyendo la mejor forma de promoción para potenciar su desarrollo turístico.
Rancang Antarmuka Event Management “JoinUs”
Authors: Marpaung Sophya Hadini , Halim Winna , Shane Bernard , Ricardo Ricardo
Published: May 2024

Informasi yang banyak dan terus-menerus muncul adalah bagian dari perkembangan teknologi masa kini, dan hal ini tentunya dipicu oleh berbagai event atau peristiwa yang terjadi di lingkungan masyarakat. Event atau peristiwa dianggap sebagai pemberi jalan bagi semua orang, bagi manusia yang merupakan makhluk sosial dan politik yang memang hidup melalui peristiwa itu sendiri agar dapat menikmati setiap hal yang muncul. Event ada banyak jenisnya, dan ada banyak aplikasi atau situs pengelola event management yang digunakan pada masa kini, namun kebanyakan aplikasi atau situs yang tersedia hanya menyediakan jasa atau layanan pemesanan tiket atau booking system saja dan penggunanya masih diharuskan untuk menggunakan aplikasi pihak ketiga untuk mengikuti event tersebut, khususnya event yang terselenggara secara online. Karena dirasa menyulitkan pengguna maka penting untuk merancang sebuah aplikasi yang fleksibel yang berjalan disatu platform sekaligus. JoinUs dirancang sebagai sebuah aplikasi event management berbasis mobile yang dapat membantu peserta event agar lebih mudah ketika mengikuti atau mengakses event, khususnya event yang diselenggarakan secara online dengan berbagai dukungan fitur mumpuni didalamnya. Proses perancangan antarmuka ini menggunakan metode UCD atau User Centered Design dengan menggunakan aplikasi Figma untuk merancang antarmukanya dan dihasilkanlah antarmuka interaktif dari mulai menu pendaftaran akun pengguna, daftar event, pembayaran tiket event, hingga kelola akun JoinUs khusus untuk antarmuka pengguna event.
Metode Extreme Programming pada Aplikasi Jayanti untuk Rekomendasi Mahasiswa Berprestasi Non-Akademik
Authors: Hamdana Elok Nur , Rizky Yunianto Dika , Fahrur Rozi Imam
Published: May 2024

Jayanti merupakan aplikasi berbasis website yang digunakan untuk melakukan pendataan mahasiswa yang memiliki prestasi. Sistem ini dibuat untuk mempermudah dan meningkatkan efisiensi dalam melakukan pendataan mahasiswa berprestasi. Dengan menggunakan media website membuat pendataan dapat dilakukan secara online sehingga pendataan dapat dilakukan dimana saja dan kapan saja asalkan pengguna memiliki akses ke jaringan. Output dari aplikasi ini adalah pemeringkatan mahasiswa yang berprestasi. Beberapa ketentuan yang harus dimiliki sebagai syarat pemilihan mahasiswa berprestasi dalam bidang non-akademik diantaranya yaitu deskripsi lomba, judul lomba, tingkat, peringkat dan instansi. Tujuan dibuatnya aplikasi ini adalah untuk memberikan rekomendasi hasil peringkat mahasiswa berprestasi yang akan ditampilkan dalam halaman utama dari aplikasi. Fokus utama dari penelitian ini yaitu rekomendai mahasiswa berprestasi non-akademik dengan menggunakan metode Extreme Programming (XP). Metode ini merupakan metode pengembangan perangkat lunak manajemen proyek bersifat agile yang bertujuan untuk menghasilkan software yang lebih berkualitas. XP memiliki siklus pengembangan yang pendek, sehingga sangat responsif terhadap perubahan keinginan user yang berganti. Jenis pengujian metode black box yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah testing equivalence partitions. Metode equivalence partitions merupakan pengujian yang didasarkan pada pengisian setiap form dalam aplikasi Jayanti, proses dari pengujiannya adalah pada tiap-tiap menu input dilakukan pengujian dan dijadikan kelompok berdasarkan fungsinya apakah bernilai valid atau tidak. Dari hasil pengujian ini diharapkan aplikasi dapat digunakan sesuai kebutuhan pengguna. Sebagai hasilnya sebuah aplikasi yang digunakan untuk melakukan pendataan mahasiswa yang memiliki prestasi di Jurusan Teknologi Informasi Politeknik Negeri Malang. Sistem ini dibuat untuk mempermudah dan meningkatkan efisiensi dalam melakukan pendataan mahasiswa berprestasi dan juga dengan menggunakan media website membuat pendataan dapat dilakukan secara online sehingga pendataan dapat dilakukan dimana saja dan kapan saja asalkan pengguna memiliki akses ke jaringan.
Kata kunci: Sistem Rekomendasi, Aplikasi, Prestasi, Mahasiswa
Triptolide decreases podocytes permeability by regulating TET2-mediated hydroxymethylation of ZO-1
Authors: Tang Yue-Wen , Jiang Meng-Ya , Cao Jia-Wei , Wan Feng
Published: May 2024

Podocyte injury or dysfunction can lead to proteinuria and glomerulosclerosis. Zonula occludens 1 (ZO-1) is a tight junction protein which connects slit diaphragm (SD) proteins to the actin cytoskeleton. Previous studies have shown that the expression of ZO-1 is decreased in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Thus, elucidation of the regulation mechanism of ZO-1 has considerable clinical importance. Triptolide (TP) has been reported to exert a strong antiproteinuric effect by inhibiting podocyte epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) and inflammatory response. However, the underlying mechanisms are still unclear. We found that TP upregulates ZO-1 expression and increases the fluorescence intensity of ZO-1 in a puromycin aminonucleoside (PAN)-induced podocyte injury model. Permeablity assay showed TP decreases podocyte permeability in PAN-treated podocyte. TP also upregulates the DNA demethylase TET2. Our results showed that treatment with the DNA methyltransferase inhibitors 5-azacytidine (5-AzaC) and RG108 significantly increased ZO-1 expression in PAN-treated podocytes. Methylated DNA immunoprecipitation (MeDIP) and hydroxymethylated DNA immunoprecipitation (hMeDIP) results showed that TP regulates the methylation status of the ZO-1 promoter. Knockdown of TET2 decreased ZO-1 expression and increased methylation of its promoter, resulting in the increase of podocyte permeability. Altogether, these results indicate that TP upregulates the expression of ZO-1 and decreases podocyte permeability through TET2-mediated 5 mC demethylation. These findings suggest that TP may alleviate podocyte permeability through TET2-mediated hydroxymethylation of ZO-1.
The role of CD4+ T cells in visceral leishmaniasis; new and emerging roles for NKG7 and TGFβ
Authors: Na Jinrui , Engwerda Christian
Published: May 2024

Visceral leishmaniasis is a potentially devastating neglected tropical disease caused by the protozoan parasites Leishmania donovani and L. infantum (chagasi). These parasites reside in tissue macrophages and survive by deploying a number of mechanisms aimed at subverting the host immune response. CD4+ T cells play an important role in controlling Leishmania parasites by providing help in the form of pro-inflammatory cytokines to activate microbiocidal pathways in infected macrophages. However, because these cytokines can also cause tissue damage if over-produced, regulatory immune responses develop, and the balance between pro-inflammatory and regulatory CD4+ T cells responses determines the outcomes of infection. Past studies have identified important roles for pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IFNγ and TNF, as well as regulatory co-inhibitory receptors and the potent anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. More recently, other immunoregulatory molecules have been identified that play important roles in CD4+ T cell responses during VL. In this review, we will discuss recent findings about two of these molecules; the NK cell granule protein Nkg7 and the anti-inflammatory cytokine TGFβ, and describe how they impact CD4+ T cell functions and immune responses during visceral leishmaniasis.
Knowledge and thresholds for palliative care and surgery among healthcare providers caring for adults with serious illness
Authors: Juan Darryl Wen Kai , Ng Irene Ai Ting , Wong Louis Choon Kit , Fong Wei Jing , Lee Piea Peng , Lie Sui An , Zhou Jamie Xuelian , Cai Mingzhe , Ong Johnny Chin-Ann , Seo Jane Chin Jin , Chia Claramae Shulyn , Wong Jolene Si Min
Published: May 2024

Introduction

Timely palliative care and surgical interventions improve symptoms, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and reduce medical cost for seriously ill adults at end of life (EOL). However, there is still poor delivery and underutilization of these palliative services. We hypothesize that the sub-optimal delivery is due to limited understanding among healthcare providers.

Methods

A nationwide cross-sectional online survey was conducted among primary and tertiary healthcare providers. The survey assessed challenges faced, palliative education, confidence in managing palliative patients, and knowledge on palliative surgery. Overall palliative care awareness and knowledge was assessed using a 6-point score. Likelihood of considering various palliative interventions at EOL was also determined using a threshold score (higher score = higher threshold).

Results

There were 145 healthcare providers who completed the survey (81.9% response rate); majority reported significant challenges in providing various aspects of palliative care: 57% (n = 82) in the provision of emotional support. Sixty-nine percent (n = 97) in managing social issues, and 71% (n = 103) in managing family expectations. Most expressed inadequate palliative care training in both under-graduate and post-graduate training and lack confidence in managing EOL issues. Up to 57% had misconceptions regarding potential benefits, morbidity and mortality after palliative surgery. In general, most providers had high thresholds for Intensive Care Unit admissions and palliative surgery, and were more likely to recommend endoscopic or interventional radiology procedures at EOL.

Conclusion

Healthcare providers in Singapore have poor knowledge and misconceptions about palliative care and surgery. Improving awareness and education among those caring for seriously ill adults is essential.
Emission Factors of Tyre Wear Particles Emitted by Light Road Vehicles in Real Driving Conditions: A New Challenge for Clean Road Transport to Improve Urban Air Quality
Authors: Khardi Salah
Published: May 2024

Non-exhaust road transport emissions in cities contribute to poor air quality and have an impact on human health. This paper presents a new study of particles emitted by tyre wear in real driving conditions and gives their emission factors. The most frequently emitted particles were collected in urban, suburban and road areas. They were identified and analysed physically and chemically. Their level of toxicity is well known. An overall analysis of the measured pollutants was carried out to assess their emission factors in real driving situations. The highest emitting pollutants, considered separately, were found to have high emission factors. The values obtained exceed the Euro standard for vehicles but are below those of vehicles not equipped with particle filters. Significant test analysis confirmed that the inertia of chemical pollutants is homogeneous. Emission factors have also been provided for PM10 and PM2.5. These results should contribute to the emergence of future regulations of non-exhaust emissions and should help to analyse the exposure-impact relationship for particles from tyre wear.
Particulate Matter (PM) and Parent, Nitrated and Oxygenated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Emissions of Emulsified Heavy Fuel Oil in Marine Low-Speed Main Engine
Authors: Su Penghao , Zhang Hanzhe , Peng Liming , Zhu Lihong , Li Tie , Tang Xiaojia , Zhu Yimin
Published: May 2024

To understand the influences of emulsified fuel on ship exhaust emissions more comprehensively, the emissions of particulate matter (PM), nitrated, oxygenated and parent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were studied on a ship main engine burning emulsified heavy fuel oil (EHFO) and heavy fuel oil (HFO) as a reference. The results demonstrate that EHFO (emulsified heavy fuel oil) exhibits notable abilities to significantly reduce emissions of particulate matter (PM) and low molecular weight PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) in the gas phase, particularly showcasing maximum reductions of 13.99% and 40.5%, respectively. Nevertheless, burning EHFO could increase the emission of high molecular weight PAHs in fine particles and pose a consequent higher carcinogenic risk for individual particles. The total average (gaseous plus particulate) ΣBEQ of EHFO exhausts (41.5 μg/m3) was generally higher than that of HFO exhausts (18.7 μg/m3). Additionally, the combustion of EHFO (extra-heavy fuel oil) can significantly alter the emission quantity, composition, and particle-size distribution of PAH derivatives. These changes may be linked to molecular structures, such as zigzag configurations in C=O bonds. Our findings may favor the comprehensive environmental assessments on the onboard application of EHFO.
Community Feedback on Mass Medicines Administration for Neglected Tropical Diseases in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Amanyi-Enegela Juliana Ajuma , Badaki Jacqueline Azumi , Alege Gbenga Olorunshola , Okunade Faizah , Kumbur Joseph , Ishaya Rinpan , Ashikeni Donald , Qureshi Mohammad Babar , Sankar Girija
Published: May 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of annual mass drug administration (MDA) as the strategy for controlling and eliminating the five preventive chemotherapy neglected tropical diseases (PC-NTDs). The success of MDAs hinges on community acceptance, active participation, and compliance. This study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of community members, to obtain a more thorough understanding of their openness and willingness to participate in MDA and other NTD elimination activities. A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods for comprehensive data collection. Eighteen key informant interviews (KIIs) and sixteen focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted to explore community engagement, participation, medication utilization, and programme perception. Triangulation of findings from interviews and discussions with household survey results was performed to gain a deeper understanding of emerging themes. The household survey involved interviewing 1220 individuals (Abaji: 687; Bwari: 533). Audio tapes recorded KIIs and FGDs, with interview transcripts coded using Nvivo 12.0 software based on predefined themes. Descriptive analysis using SPSS version 21 was applied to quantitative data. Results indicated high awareness of mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns in both area councils (Abaji: 84.9%; Bwari: 82.9%), with a small percentage claiming ignorance (15.1%), attributed to lack of information or absence during health campaigns. Respondents primarily participated by taking medication (82.5%), with minimal involvement in other MDA campaigns. Perception of medicines was generally positive, with a significant association between participation level and performance rating (p < 0.05). The study recommends leveraging high awareness and community responsiveness to enhance engagement in various MDA activities, ensuring sustainability and ownership of the programme.
L’École de Bagdad. Pierre angulaire d’une tradition donnée et élément constitutif d’une historiographie universelle de la traduction
Authors: Salama-Carr Myriam
Published: May 2024

The article looks at the extent to which the Baghdad School, a key translation centre in the 9th century AD/2nd century of the Hijra which is often associated with the Bayt al-Hikma or House of Wisdom of the Abbasid Caliphs, takes on a highly symbolic value in the history and the imaginary of the Arab tradition of translation, as well as in the construction of a universal discourse on translation. The discussion will focus on two aspects of the School : The role it played in the transmission and production of knowledge, and the way it contributes to the construction of a given tradition and of a discourse on translation.
La traductologie russe : sa valeur réelle et mythique
Authors: Garbovskiy Nikolay
Published: May 2024

The history of many types of human activity consists not only of real facts and events, but also of mythical representations, tales relating traditional, idealized and sometimes false imaginary facts, concerning a fact, a man, an idea, related to this. social activity. Translation is one of the oldest social activities is no exception. Mythical representations acquire the meaning of beautiful symbols of translation ; myths are also created in modern society, when true knowledge of the subject of observation for one reason or another is not easily accessible. The article offers a personal interpretation of the myth of Babel, symbol of translation, and also the analysis of certain facts of the recent history of translation studies, which has developed under the conditions of two social regimes during the last decades. of the existence of the Soviet regime and the first decades of modern Russia. The article defends the view that translation studies in Soviet and modern Russia are entirely focused on the tasks of translation didactics, and speeches on translation are primarily addressed to translation teachers, while highlighting the main problems of modern translation teaching and describing possible ways of solving them.
Le modèle interprétatif. Aventures et mésaventures d’une théorie
Authors: Lederer Marianne
Published: May 2024

This paper investigates the ups and downs of the Interpretive Theory of Translation since its inception in the 1960s. The writer concentrates on biased statements made by some researchers as regards its importance and its concepts and pays tribute to the role played by the theory in Translation Studies.
La virgule et ses multiples interprétations
Authors: Laur Audrey
Published: May 2024

La virgule est l’un des signes de ponctuation faisant l’objet de la plus grande inattention soit par son omission soit par sa mauvaise utilisation. Un ajout, un oubli ou un mauvais placement de la virgule peut changer radicalement le sens d’une phrase et créer un contresens. C’est un problème que le rédacteur d’un texte ou le traducteur rencontre fréquemment. Dans un premier temps, cet article s’intéressera au problème de la virgule dans les numéraux et au rôle différent qu’elle a dans les langues française et anglaise. L’article présentera ensuite des exemples de mauvais placement de virgule et les conséquences financières et juridiques qui peuvent en découler. Enfin, l’article rappellera que l’absence de virgule peut être tout aussi préjudiciable que son mauvais placement en matière d’interprétation.