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THE "SOFT POWER" DOCTRINE OF MODERN RUSSIA: A BASIC STRATEGY FOR STRENGTHENING NATIONAL SECURITY
Authors: М.В. Андреев,
Published: January 2023

Введение: в статье раскрывается динамика пересмотра подходов к внешней политике и национальной идее при построении постсоветской системы российской государственности. Материалы и методы: в качестве эмпирической основы в статье использованы нормативные правовые акты, в том числе Конституция Российской Федерации. Методологию исследования составила совокупность общенаучных и специальных юридических методов. Результаты исследования: рассмотрены политико-правовые особенности формирования национальных приоритетов с учетом их влияния на социально-экономическое развитие страны. Обсуждение и заключение: автор статьи приходит к выводу, что вопросы переосмысления исторического выбора, стратегии сохранения национальной идентичности и национальной безопасности России в настоящее время приобретают особую актуальность и это обусловливает анализ результатов социально-экономического и политических трансформаций России на современном этапе, а также поиск и предложение конкретных концепций развития.
Improved prognostic prediction model for liver cancer based on biomarker data screened by combined methods
Authors: Su Zhiyue , Li Chengquan , Fu Haitian , Wang Liyang , Wu Meilong , Feng Xiaobin
Published: January 2023

Liver cancer is a common cause of death from cancer in the population, with the 4th highest mortality rate from cancer worldwide. The high recurrence rate of hepatocellular carcinoma after surgery is an important cause of high mortality among patients. In this paper, based on eight scheduled core markers of liver cancer, an improved feature screening algorithm was proposed based on the analysis of the basic principles of the random forest algorithm, and the system was finally applied to liver cancer prognosis prediction to improve the prediction of biomarkers for liver cancer recurrence, and the impact of different algorithmic strategies on the prediction accuracy was compared and analyzed. The results showed that the improved feature screening algorithm was able to reduce the feature set by about 50% while ensuring that the prediction accuracy was reduced within 2%.
Aging in Portugal
Authors: Sousa Maria Inês
Published: January 2023

The chapter explores demographic aging data in Europe and the world, but more precisely in Portugal. A gradual increase in seniors and a reduction in youth characterize demographic evolution. In the chapter, the factors leading to these phenomena will be identified and duly explained, as well as the responses developed for their effect. One of the objectives is to identify solutions and answers for healthy and stimulated aging at institutions and professional areas, such as sociocultural animation. Despite several designations worldwide, its purpose is the same: to provide moments of leisure, stimulation, and learning to the entire population. In this sense, lifelong learning is a concept to be explored.
Knowledge regarding Human Papilloma Virus, Related Diseases and Preventive Measures Among Female Undergraduates of a Selected University in Sri Lanka
Authors: Kumari K. D. S. S. , Rathnayake N. , Kularatne S.
Published: January 2023

Background and objective: Increasing awareness of human papilloma virus (HPV), its related diseases and preventive measures among young female population play a major role in reducing the associated health risk This cross-sectional study was aimed to assess knowledge and associated factors regarding human papilloma virus, related diseases and preventive measures among female undergraduates at the University of Ruhuna (UoR), Sri Lanka.
Methods: Female undergraduates (n=400) from five Faculties (Medicine, Allied Health Sciences, Engineering, Management and Finance and Humanities and Social Sciences) of UoR were included in the study through one-stage cluster sampling. The data were collected using a pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire with 45 statements to assess knowledge. The knowledge score was calculated by assigning one point to a ‘true’ answer and zero point to a ‘false’ and ‘no idea’ answers. The level of knowledge was divided in to three categories as Poor (0 – 15), Average (16 – 30) and Good (31– 45). Descriptive statistics and Chi square/Fishers’ exact test were used for analysis with SPSS Version 25.
Results: The mean±SD knowledge score was 18.49±11.97. Only 38.3% (n=153) of undergraduates had good knowledge while 31.8% (n=127) had average and 30% (n=153) had poor knowledge. Level of knowledge was associated with age (p<0.001), faculty (p<0.001) and academic year (p<0.001). Comparatively high proportion of female undergraduates aged 24-30 years, studying in Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences in their final academic years had good level of knowledge compared to the counterparts.
Conclusions: Inadequate knowledge regarding HPV, related disease and preventive measures was seen among female undergraduates of UoR. Level of knowledge was associated with the age, faculty of studying and academic year of the female undergraduates. Educational programmes on HPV and cervical cancers could be promoted among female undergraduates to popularize the related awareness.
Are Nurses Ready for Digital Health?
Authors: Madhuwanthi R. M. , Jayathilake M. R. S. , Liyanaarachchige N. P. , Marasinghe R. B.
Published: January 2023

Background and Objectives: Nurses play a crucial role as front-line care providers in every facet of healthcare. Since digital technologies support and augment the quality and responsive healthcare delivery to modern healthcare systems, it is important to assess nurses’ preparedness for digital health to provide better care. This review aimed to synthesize literature on nurses’ preparedness for digital health mainly based on informatics education, competencies, challenges and barriers.
Methods: A systematic search and a narrative review were carried out using scientific databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar to reach scientific literature published in the English language published between 2002 and 2022. A systematic method was followed using PRISMA (2009) flow diagram to select the articles, and data were extracted considering factors such as informative, complete and applicable timeliness of articles. Key findings were synthesized via a narrative review under identified four main areas.
Findings: Twenty-four papers focusing on digital health were identified. Four main areas emerged in the literature, including (i) informatics education (ii) informatics knowledge and skills (iii) digital health practices (iv) challenges and barriers. Nursing informatics (NI) education is the major concern of improving knowledge, skills and competencies ensuring nurses’ ability to use informatics to provide safe and quality care.
Conclusion: Findings support the further need for advanced NI education, training, and facilities to improve nurses’ capacity to work in digitalized clinical settings. Continuous research is needed to provide clear direction about the required clinical informatics competencies of graduate nurses and practicing nurses. Suggestions for preparing skillful nursing professionals based on NI education and practice are to be discussed in the future.
The zooplankton and environmental characteristics of Yardantsi Reservoir, Gusau, Nigeria
Authors: Jabbi A. M. , Isah B.
Published: January 2023

Zooplankton play an important role in the faunal biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems as they assist in transferring algal energy to higher trophic levels through grazing and also eliminate harmful algae from water. The zooplankton and environmental characteristics of Yardantsi Reservoir were studied in order to provide essential information on this important ecosystem that serves as domestic and irrigation water supply, and fishing ground. Samples for water quality and zooplankton analyses were collected from the reservoir from May, 2015 to April, 2017 using standard methods. Three groups of zooplankton (Copepoda, Cladocera and Rotifera) comprising of thirteen genera were encountered. Rotifera (36.69%) and Cladocera (34.44%) were numerically dominant during the rainy and dry seasons, respectively. The highest zooplankton abundance (5646), species richness (11), Shannon-Weiner index (2.25) and Margalef's index (1.16) were observed during the rainy season. Axes 1 and 2 of the principal component analysis (PCA) explained 74.82% and 11.89% of the zooplankton-environmental variable relationship. Diaphanosoma sp, Eubranchipus sp, Kellicottia sp and Macrothrix sp were mostly influenced by NO3, BOD, depth, pH and dissolved oxygen while Cyclops sp and Daphnia were mostly influenced by changes in alkalinity, hardness and chloride. Brachionus patulus, the dominant species in the reservoir was mostly influenced by PO4-P. The study shows that the reservoir is slightly polluted and it is essential to adopt effective management strategies such as reduced agricultural run-offs and riparian animal grazing to prevent further deterioration of water quality.
La ocupación laboral como factor de protección en el deterioro cognitivo leve
Authors: Picó-Monllor José Antonio
Published: January 2023

Demencia es un término amplio que comprende una serie de enfermedades, en su mayoría progresivas, que afectan a la memoria, a otras capacidades cognitivas y al comportamiento, y que interfieren notablemente en la capacidad de la persona para llevar a cabo las actividades cotidianas. Si bien la demencia afecta principalmente a los adultos mayores, no forma parte del envejecimiento normal. La forma más común de demencia es la enfermedad de Alzheimer, que puede representar entre un 60% y un 70% de los casos.
Vietnamese high school EFL teachers’ perceptions of teaching cultural contents during the Covid-19 pandemic: A case study at Tra Vinh City
Authors: Lien Tran Bao , Hoa Chau Thi Hoang
Published: January 2023

In the field of foreign language education, cultural knowledge is as important as language skills. To date, little research explores how Vietnamese EFL (English as a foreign language) teachers perceive cultural teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic. To fill such gaps in the literature, this study was conducted on 64 EFL high school teachers in Tra Vinh Province with a questionnaire and 06 participants with an in-depth interview to explore their perceptions of cultural teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially when there is a reduction in the contents of the new curriculum. This article applied the framework of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) adapted from Byram, Gribkova, and Starkey (2002) and the Cultural Iceberg framework to analyze Vietnamese EFL high school teachers’ strategies in teaching cultural content. The findings revealed that teachers still have a positive view of the role of cultural teaching, and they still teach cultural knowledge despite the reduction of contents in English textbooks. Effective strategies applied when teaching online were also revealed.
Some methodological guidelines in the training of bilingual children
Authors:   High school “George Stoikov Rakovski” – Kotel, Stefanova – Milanova Silvena
Published: January 2023

This article discusses various methods of teaching in the context of bilingualism, which will give fruitful results and increase efficiency in the learning process. Various learning models have been proposed that can contribute to more effective acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in mathematics and information technology.
Practical-applied criteria for transparency of information in annual reports of companies
Authors:   Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Dimitrova Pavlina
Published: January 2023

The article examines the practical applied criteria of international companies regarding the transparency of information in annual reports. A comparative analysis of the criteria was performed and the main conclusions were summarized.
THE MANAGEMENT OF CROSS-CULTURAL VIRTUAL TEAMS
Authors: Baptista N.
Published: January 2023

The accelerated development of information and communication technology, the transformation of business activity, which has become more global and competitive, and the prevalence of services based on knowledge and information led to the appearance of new models of virtual teamwork, more flexible and adaptive, which go beyond the classical functional departmental barriers and require the collaboration of employees with diverse skills, judgments and expertise. The COVID-19 pandemic event accelerated the adoption of these new work models worldwide at a scale never seen before. Cross-cultural virtual teams can be found in several fields, such as research and product development, quality circles, affinity groups, outsourcing teams, customer services, helpdesk services, academic and research groups. Under the framework of crossvergence theory, this conceptual article explores the contingencies of cross-cultural virtual teams, discussing its main challenges and explores a set of practices for multicultural team management in the virtual environment.
 

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Refleksi atas Esensi Alam Semesta dalam Tinjauan Filsafat Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Rangkuti Bima Wahyudin
Published: January 2023

Artikel ini berusaha mengungkap hakikat alam semesta dan implikasinya bagi pendidikan Islam dalam perspektif filsafat pendidikan Islam. Ada beberapa pembahasan dalam artikel ini, yaitu pemahaman alam semesta, asal muasal dan proses penciptaan alam semesta, tujuan penciptaan alam semesta, dan implikasi alam semesta terhadap pendidikan Islam. Semua pembahasan mengenai hal ini ditinjau dari perspektif filsafat pendidikan Islam. Dengan dilatarabelakangi semakin pragamtis dan psositivistiknya cara berpikir dan berperilaku manusia hari ini, diharapkan tulisan ini kiranya akan mengantarkan kepada sesuatu yang esensial tentang alam semesta, khususnya bagi pendidikan Islam. Karena tidak dapat dipungkiri bahwa dalam segala aspek kehidupan dan dimensinya, manusia selalu mengalami persentuhan dan keterlibatan dengan alam semesta yang kesemuanya merupakan tanda-tanda dari Sang Pencipta, Allah SWT.

Kata Kunci: Alam Semesta, Filsafat Pendidikan Islam
GRAZING BEHAVIOR OF NEW ZEALAND HOLSTEIN COWS WITH ACCESS TO SHADE
Authors: Ortiz-Texon Marisol , Ramírez-Valverde Rodolfo , Ortega-Cerrilla María Esther , Améndola-Saavedra Lucía , Burgueño-Ferreira Juan Andrés , Améndola-Massiotti Ricardo D.
Published: January 2023

Access to shade decreases heat stress of grazing dairy cows, but may reduce their grazing time. It was hypothesized that access to shade would alter grazing behavior of New Zealand Holstein cows. The objective was to evaluate the distribution of time use of cows with and without access to shade in a temperate sub-humid climate with summer rainfall, where the mean annual temperature varies between 12 (January) and 18 °C (May). During the warm (May) and cool (October) seasons of 2017, two lots of nine lactating New Zealand Holstein cows grazed in two treatments, with (S) and without (NS) shade access. Behavior was recorded every 10 min for 5 d per period. The response variables were: grazing times; rumination standing, prostrate and total; resting standing, prostrate and total. The data were classified as diurnal (07:00 to 19:00 h) and nocturnal (19:00 to 07:00 h); the former were grouped into four shifts according to Temperature and Humidity Index (TIH) and solar radiation. It was analyzed with a general linear model and the MIXED procedure. In the warm season (19 °C. precipitation of 44.3 mm) cows with access to shade grazed 16 % less time (p ≤ 0.05) in the shifts of higher THI and solar radiation, being higher the percentage of shade use. During the cool season (16 °C, precipitation 62.0 mm) at times of higher THI (71.0) and solar radiation (880.5 Wm-2) S cows ruminated standing 44 % longer (p ≤ 0.05), with total rumination time 30.7 % longer (p ≤ 0.05) than NS; the latter rested standing 22.5 % longer (p ≤ 0.05). Access to shade modified the behavior of New Zealand Holstein cows grazing in the temperate climate of Mexico.
Proposed Business Strategy to Gain a Competitive Advantage for Construction Consultant Company
Authors:   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Taris Gusna Naufal , Wandebori Harimukti ,   School of Business Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Published: January 2023

PT Hirfi Studio is a construction consulting company that has experienced a decrease in profitability. To address this issue and improve the company’s performance, the management team needs to create a clear business strategy. This will involve setting goals and objectives, analyzing the internal and external environment of the company, and identifying the resources and capabilities needed to achieve these goals. The business strategy should also consider the company’s target market and competition, and outline actions that will give it a competitive advantage. To resolve its profitability issues, PT Hirfi Studio has decided to adopt an integrated cost leadership strategy, which involves using corporate, business, and functional strategies together to lower costs and improve efficiency while still providing high-quality products and services to customers. To implement this strategy successfully, PT Hirfi Studio will need to align its strategies with its overall goals and objectives. Through this integrated approach, the company aims to achieve long-term success, improve profitability, and gain a competitive advantage.
Application of the PCA To Analyse the Financial and Social Performance of MFIs in the MENA Region
Authors:   PhD in Economics and researcher teacher, FSEGT, Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia., Tlili Afef
Published: January 2023

This paper assesses the performance of MFIs in the MENA region. The purpose of this analysis is to determine the trade-off between financial and social performance in our sample. So how well do Arab MFIs in the MENA region perform? What is the orientation of these institutions? To answer these questions we followed a methodology that consists of two parts. The first step involves the use of the DEA method to assess the performance of the MFIs in our sample. The second step consists of applying PCA on the efficiency scores obtained from the DEA method, in order to determine the orientation of each entity examined.
A REVIEW ON REPORTED ETHANOMEDICINAL PLANTS OF ARAVALLI DISTRICT, GUJARAT, INDIA
Authors: Tabbsum Malekh , Chaudhari Kruti , Maitreya Bharat
Published: January 2023

Aravalli ranges are one of the crucial components of western piece of India which runs from Gujarat to Delhi. The "nals" of southern piece of Aravallis are particularly wealthy in restorative plant diversity. This paper concentrates on worries huge ethno-veterinary data on plants customarily utilized by the natives. The species were organized family tight clamp as per the verdure of Gujarat state. Data were gathered from the tribals and neighborhood individuals living in the villages of the remote backwoods area. Ethnobotany is a fundamental technique for research, Suitable for social affair data on the utilization of plants. Millions of individuals in the third world utilize natural furthermore conventional remedies. The herbal assortments of early pioneers and the later ethnobotany played significant parts in the development of new medications for a long time. Somewhat recently interest in this approach declined drastically, yet has risen again during its last ten years, and new foci have created.
MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PAIKEM PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Rohana Sy Rohana
Published: January 2023

This journal discusses the learning model in the subject of Islamic Religious Education in Elementary Schools. In the learning process, a model is very important, an Islamic Religious Education teacher in elementary school must be able to adjust the model and learning material. This writing aims to discuss learning models that are in accordance with the material taught by teachers, even though elementary schools generally use thematic learning models which are mandatory in the implementation of learning in all subjects in grades I – IV. The writing method used is library research by looking for books and discussions, theories that are relevant to the problem to be studied. The results of the study of this article show that the PAIKEM learning model is theoretically suitable to be applied in the learning process of Islamic Religious Education in Elementary Schools.
PENERAPAN PENDEKATAN RME (REALISTIC MATHEMATICS EDUCATION) DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DI SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Lisa oktapia  , Syarifah Yunus  , Rora Rizky Wandini
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study is to provide knowledge on how the RME proximity method is still rarely used by educators, researchers use this approach method so that educators are easier to teach mathematics because this method uses a real medium and is close to the daily lives of students. The use of media or props in the RME approach is very important to bridge between the material in mathematics learning and the real life of the learner.  The role of the teacher that is indispensable in this RME approach is as a facilitator and provides opportunities for students to explore more deeply about mathematics in their daily lives and students are required to be active together in carrying out the mathematics learning process.
Akad Murabahah Bil Wakalah Pada Pembiayaan Jual Beli di Koperasi Permodalan Nasional Madani Mekar Cabang Aceh Barat
Authors: Murlisa Lia , Mellani Annisa , Fitri Rozatul , Aksiyah Eli
Published: January 2023

Murabahah bil wakalah adalah jual beli dengan sistem wakalah. Dalam jual beli sistem ini pihak penjual mewakilkan pembeliannya kepada nasabah, dengan demikian akad pertama adalah akad wakalah setelah akad wakalah berakhir yang ditandai dengan penyerahan barang dari nasabah ke Lembaga Keuangan Syariah kemudian pihak lembaga memberikan akad murabahah. Praktik pembiayaan murabahah dalam produk mekaar syariah di PNM, menggunakan dua akad, yaitu akad murabahah dan akad wakalah. Penyertaan akad wakalah dalam pembiayaan murabahah dimaksudkan sebagai pelimpahan kekuasaan atas pembelian barang yang seharusnya dilakukan oleh pihak PNM (bai) kepada nasabah (musytari). Karena dalam pembiayaan murabahah di PNM mereka tidak menyediakan barang sebagai objek jual beli, melainkan menggantinya dengan uang. Penelitian ini dirasa perlu, untuk merumuskan bagaimana seharusnya akad Murabahah bil wakalah itu diterapkan dalam pembiayaan agar tidak melanggar aturan fiqh muamalah. Adapun, metode penelitian ini adalah menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pengambilan data melalui wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa praktik pembiayaan murabahah di PNM Mekaar belum memenuhi rukun dan syarat murabahah yang telah ditetapkan dalam hukum Islam. Hal ini dilihat dari pihak PNM melakukan pembiayaan untuk pembelian barang, tetapi PNM tidak memberikan barang, melainkan uang sesuai dengan pengajuan yang diajukan. Selanjutnya, apabila melihat pada tingkat efisiensi dalam permodalan, baiknya pembiayaan modal usaha lebih tepat menggunakan akad mudharabah atau musyarakah. Mengingat kedua akad tersebut adalah dasar dalam pemberian pinjaman modal usaha. Hal tersebut menyebabkan penerapan akad wakalah dirasa kurang tepat, sehingga menghilangkan fungsi dari akad wakalah itu sendiri.
SOSIALISASI PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN DI PONDOK PESANTREN WADI ALQURAN KOTA PADANGSIDEMPUAN
Authors: Syahputra Rizki , Pasaribu Laili Habibah , Harahap Nova Jayanti , Andhika M. Rezki , Lubis Abdul Leman , Hasanah Diah
Published: January 2023

Pendidikan kewirausahaan menjadi sangat penting bagi modal kehidupan, para guru dan santri kelak. Dimana dengan kemajuan teknologi dan perubahan zaman membuat guru dan santri di pondok pesantren harus mampu memiliki atau mampu mandiri dengan berwirausaha. Dalam Pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan metode ceramah dan tanya jawab. Hasil pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan dampak positif bagi guru dan santri yang ada dilingkungan Pesantren.
PELATIHAN PENYUSUNAN PROPOSAL SKRIPSI BAGI MAHASISWA ILMU KOMUNIKASI FISIP UNIVERSITAS TADULAKO
Authors: Alfiyaty Rizqy , Suriady Israwati , Bo’do Stephanus
Published: January 2023

Bentuk pelatihan yang dilakukan adalah terkait Penyusunan Proposal Skripsi bagi Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Tadulako. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk (1) Menekan jumlah mahasiswa DO dan (2) Membantu mahasiswa agar lebih efektif dan efisien dalam penyusunan Tugas Akhir. Sasaran pelatihan ini adalah mahasiswa sejumlah 40 orang dari angkatan 2016-2019 pada Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini direncanakan selama delapan satu hari yakni sejak bulan April hingga November tahun 2022. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan secara tatap muka dengan mengedepankan Protokol Kesehatan yang ketat yaitu pembatasan jumlah peserta sebanyak 40 mahasiswa dan panitia sebanyak 4 orang, pembagian masker dan menyediakan handsanitiser. Teknis pelaksanaan adalah dengan pemberian materi terkait penyusunan proposal Skripsi hingga simulasi penyusunannya. Luaran yang diharapkan berupa publikasi di jurnal pengabdian lokal dan sertifikat yang diberikan kepada seluruh peserta agar dapat digunakan sesuai kebutuhan para mahasiswa tersebut. Kemudian dengan terlaksananya kegiatan ini dapat menunjang terkait percepatan lulusnya mahasiswa serta efektifnya dan efesiennya penyusunan agar lebih di pahami oleh mahasiswa. Hasilnya bisa dilihat dengan melihat beberapa mahasiswi bimbingngan dari ibu Rizqy Alfiyaty dapat menyelesaikan proposal skripsi dengan tepat waktu dan juga dengan target yang sudah ditentukan.
PERUBAHAN SOSIAL DAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT DI GAMPONG GUNONG KLENG AKIBAT KEMAJUAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN DAN TEKNOLOGI
Authors: Zurhanli Zurhanli
Published: January 2023

Socio-cultural change is a symptom of changing social and cultural conditions in a society, both in terms of increasing social strata and how to accept the development or progress of the times in society. Socio-cultural change is a symptom that always occurs in every society. This research aims to; 1) describe the environmental conditions of Gampong Gunong Kleng. 2) describe the social activities of the community due to advances in science and technology. 3) describe the causes of socio-cultural changes in society in the context of scientific and technological advances. 4) describe the impact of socio-cultural changes on the people of Gampong Gunong Kleng. Data were collected using interview techniques, as well as literature review, from books and journals related to socio-cultural changes due to advances in science and technology. The results of this study are: 1) local wisdom that occurs in the Gampong Gunong Kleng community is a community tradition that contains values and has been carried out for a long time from generation to generation, and has undergone changes. With the progress of science and technology in the form of ideas and activities as well as about the relationship between humans and God, humans and humans and their relationship with the environment. 2) the community views the importance of good social relations, and continues to maintain harmony. 3) there are causal factors and impacts of socio-cultural changes in gampong/village communities which result in differences in socio-cultural conditions in the previous year.
PEMANFAATAN MODEL CTL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI MAN 1 LABUHANBATU
Authors: Siregar Jailani Syahputra , Megawati Betti , Syawaluddin Fauzi Ahmad
Published: January 2023

In Islam education has very important position. One of the most important elements in education is learning. This study aims to see the use of the CTL model in improving the learning outcomes of Islamic Religious Education. It is important to do research because learning Islamic Religious Education is an important lesson in human life. The type of research is descriptive research. The research was conducted at MAN 1 Labuhanbatu with a research focus on learning Islamic Religious Education. Research results if the CTL model takes place in a three-step process. The first step of the process is planning. The second process step is implementation. The third process step is evaluation. From the three steps of the process, it was successful to prove that the use of the CTL model in learning Islamic Religious Education resulted in changes in the situation and condition of the class when learning was carried out. Students are more enthusiastic in participating in learning. Students are more enthusiastic and active in responding to what is conveyed by the teacher. Communication also looks more interactive.
OS PAPÉIS DE GÊNERO EM DIFERENTES GRUPOS SOCIAIS
Authors: Farsura de Oliveira Márcia
Published: January 2023

O livro “Sexo e temperamento” foi lançado, pela primeira vez, nos anos 1930, com subsequente inserção nos tempos posteriores, ao longo da carreira de Margaret Mead. A referida obra volta-se ao desenvolvimento da temática, a respeito da expressão individual, de comportamentos e sentimentos de diferentes povoados. Há, também, a abordagem, em oposição à sociedade ocidental patriarcal, dos diferentes papéis de gêneros, onde o papel do homem consiste na postura mais agressiva e dominante e o da mulher apresenta-se com uma inclinação mais carinhosa e frágil, o que supostamente estaria vinculado a fatores biológicos.
Changes of Ocular Biometry and Intraocular Pressure in Patients Treated With Intravitreal Injection of Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factors
Authors: Lee Josephine En Hui , Subramanian Suresh , Hussein Adil , Mohd Razali Kursiah , Ngoo Qi Zhe
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGF) intravitreal injection is one of the popular procedures for medical retina diseases. However, the incidence of angle-closure post intravitreal injection was reported. Several similar studies were conducted previously, but the results were inconsistent and mostly focused on bevacizumab. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted. After informed consent, patients who were more than 17 years old and received the first intravitreal anti-VEGF injections (ranibizumab or aflibercept) were recruited. Exclusion criteria included patients with underlying glaucoma, ocular hypertension, intumescence cataract, high refractive error or those with history of intraocular operation or ocular trauma. Pre- and post-injection’s intraocular pressure (IOP) and ocular biometry included “central anterior chamber depth” (CACD), “angle opening distance” (AOD500), and “trabeculo-iris angle” (TIA500) at nasal and temporal 500 µm away the scleral spur were acquired and analyzed. Results: 72 eyes from 66 patients were studied. Mean (SD) increment of IOP following injection within 30 minutes and 1 hour were 6.16 (0.68) mmHg (p<0.001) and 1.26 (0.35) mmHg (p=0.002) respectively. Mean (SD) differences of temporal TIA500 between pre with within 30 minutes and 1-hour post-injection were 1.66 (0.66) degrees (p=0.04) and 1.45 (0.57) degrees (p=0.04) respectively. No significant relationship between the changes of IOP and ocular biometry was found. Conclusion: A single dose of anti-VEGF in a normal population is relatively safe. However, concern on the risk of glaucoma progression and acute angle-closure still needs to be addressed. Further studies on at-risk populations and repeated injections are useful.
Challenge of New Norms: Obesity amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Taraq Naem Zia Ubaidah Naim , Lee Ii Li , Mamat Siti Syariah
Published: January 2023

COVID-19 pandemic aggravated the global public health system, which is already overwhelmed by the increasing statistics of comorbidities and burden due to obesity. The number of individuals with obesity and obesity-associated diseases are rising in many regions that could attribute to the growing obesogenic environment and the lockdown implemented to curb COVID-19. This review focuses on the aspects of the obesity epidemic, chronic inflammatory effects of obesity, positive outcomes of obesity interventions and the worsening effects observed in obese COVID-19 patients. The chronic inflammatory effects of obesity are apparent by the increase of pro-inflammatory signals by immune cells in the adipose tissue and reactive species populations. The reduction of antioxidants exacerbates the effects of oxidative stress on genomic and tissue levels. The public must be made aware of the importance of practising a healthier lifestyle, even more now as we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Validation of Malay Language Translated Questionnaire on Adult Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception and Involvement in End-of-life Care
Authors: Lee Jia Hang , Wan Mat Wan Rahiza , Mohd Ali Tan Ismail Tan , Low Hsueh Jing , Md Zain Jaafar , Mohamad Mahdi Siti Nidzwani
Published: January 2023

Introduction: The study’s objective was to validate a Malay language translated questionnaire on end-of-life care to be used among nurses practicing in critical care areas. Methods: The English language questionnaire underwent forward and backward translations by four experts. The translated Malay language questionnaire was pilot tested on 30 subjects and revised accordingly. The validation of the revised questionnaire was carried out on 250 nurses. The reliability of the translated questionnaire was checked. Cronbach alpha value of at least 0.70 suggests adequate internal consistency. The validity of the questionnaire was explored using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and model fit tests were run to achieve fit test specific cut off values. The CFAs were run repeatedly with iterative item reductions until acceptable goodness of fit for the model was achieved. Results: All domains of the translated questionnaire showed reasonable to excellent reliability (Cronbach Alpha 0.687 to 0.922). Multiple CFAs were run and 13 out of 46 items were excluded, and the final model fit improved substantially with the indices were within the acceptable threshold of good or reasonably fit, cut off values are in brackets [Chi-Square statistics 1.635 (≤ 2.0), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation 0.050 (< 0.05), Standardised Root Mean Square Residual 0.059 (≤ 0.08), Comparative Fit Index 0.911 (0.90-0.94), Tucker Lewis Index 0.900 (0.90-0.94), Akaike Information Criteria 13024, Bayesian Information Criteria 13334]. Conclusion: The psychometric properties of the final model indicated the Malay language translated questionnaire is reliable and valid to investigate nurses’ perspective and involvement in end-of-life care.
Vertigo Patients Characteristic in Neurotology Outpatient Clinic, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Kelejan Ronald Pascal , Purnami Nyilo
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Vertigo is estimated to occur in 3% of adults every year. In contrast to dizziness, vertigo is associated with symptoms of peripheral or central balance disorders, while dizziness is associated with cardiovascular, neuropathic, neuromuscular, or psychosomatic diseases. Methods: Data for 123 patients at Hospital were taken retrospectively. The variables studied were demographic data, vestibular examination, audiometry, and vertigo diagnosis. Results: There were 123 vertigo patients consisting of 42 men and 81 women. The average age of the patients was 48.46 years. Most patients were diagnosed with other peripheral vertigo 37.40%, then unspecified disorder of vestibular function 15.45%, BPPV 14.63%, Meniere’s disease 8.94%, dizziness 8.94%, central vertigo 8.13%, and vestibular neuritis 6.50%. The types of hearing loss were Conductive Hearing loss (CHL) 6.10%, Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL) 21.54%, and Mixed Hearing Loss (MHL) 11.38%. Location of hearing loss was unilateral 23.58% and bilateral 26.83%. Mean Pure Tone Average (PTA) of vertigo with hearing loss was 52.54 dB in right ear and 55.96 dB in left ear. Conclusion: Most patients were diagnosed with other peripheral vertigo is female. They had normal hearing. The most common type of hearing loss was SNHL with a mean PTA of 52.54 dB in right ear and 55.96 dB in left ear. Mean PTA in vertigo patients with normal hearing was 18.29 ± 4.24 dB in right ear and 17.55 ± 4.13 dB in left ear, while mean PTA in vertigo with hearing loss was 52.54 ± 29.93 dB in right ear and 55.96 ± 28.01 in left ear.
Validity of Medical Students Self-Assessment of Proficiency in Clinical Long Case Examination
Authors: bin Mohamad Tahir Aiman Imran , Shariffuddin Faika Yuhani , Lichyn Lim , Ng Li-Yen , Ling Wong , Nagandla Kavitha , Idris Nazimah
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Self-assessment is a mechanism to evaluate one’s own performance and identify strengths and weaknesses. However, there is paucity of information on the the validity of self-assessment in the literature. This study is planned to assess the validity of medical students’ self-assessment skills in clinical examinations with long case during their postings in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted during Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) rotation assessing the students performance in the clinical long case examination. Participants were 80 fourth year medical students who were in their last week of their O&G rotation between August and December 2019. Each student was given a random case from the obstetric ward for the clinical long case examination during their final week of posting. At the end of examination, both student and examiner were tasked to independently evaluate the performance with a standardized grading sheet. Students were assessed in three areas namely Case Presentation (4 items), Case Discussion (4 items) and Professionalism and Overall approach to the practice of medicine (2 items). Results: The correlation coefficient was identified to be 0.307, p<0.01, indicating validity in self-assessment in the context of a clinical examination. The overall bias index was -0.97. Students underrated themselves in all areas with bias indexes of -0.35 in case presentation, -0.26 for case discussion and -0.35 in the professionalism and overall approach to practice. The correlation coefficients were 0.186, 0.360 and 0.170 respectively, indicating that in isolation only the component of case discussion showed significant correlation (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Self-assessment in clinical examination is shown to be a valid assessment method when multiple assessment items are combined.
The Unfortunate Case of Triple Primary Malignancies
Authors: Mariapan Kalyani , Lee Fei Yee , Jasmani Asraf Haslam , Osman Mohd Firdauss , Dass Andre
Published: January 2023

We herein report a rare case of triple primary malignancies in a single patient. A 51-year-old Burmese lady without a family history of malignancies or known genetic predisposition developed three primary malignancies involving breast, colon and uterus within two years. She was first diagnosed with left metaplastic breast cancer (pT2N0M0) in 2018 and underwent a mastectomy and axillary clearance. She then presented to us with intestinal obstruction and per vaginal bleeding. A CECT abdomen and pelvis was performed and proceeded with emergency right hemicolectomy for obstructed hepatic flexure tumour. The histopathology of the right hemicolectomy specimen revealed mixed neuroendocrine and non-neuroendocrine neoplasm (MiNEN). Endometrial pipelle sampling showed endometroid carcinoma. A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial in managing patients with multiple primary malignancies in order to achieve the best onchological outcomes.
Empyema Necessitans Secondary to Tuberculosis: A Case Report
Authors: Kumar Anil , Mohammad Azmi Mohd Azem Fathi , Jasmani Asraf Haslam , Wan Mokhter Wan Mokhzani
Published: January 2023

Empyema necessitans (EN) is a sporadic disease in the 21st century. It is a condition where the empyema has diffused and is loculated in the extrapleural space. It is usually caused by Tuberculosis (TB) infection or immunocompromised condition. Its manifestation, which is often vague in the beginning, leads to diagnostic dilemmas and delays in management. This has considerably affected patients adversely and incurred avoidable healthcare costs. We describe a rare case of empyema necessitans secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis in a 43-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with right anterior chest wall swelling, which was associated with pain, lethargy, malaise and significant loss of weight. Targeted ultrasonography of the anterior chest wall revealed a right anterior chest wall collection with intrathoracic extension. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the chest showed a multiloculated right chest wall collection with intrathoracic extension. Percutaneous drainage of the collection was performed, and the pus sent for Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture was positive. This case highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion and clinical awareness for this dangerous and silent disease.
Level of Physical Fitness among Physiotherapy Students in Public Universities in Malaysia
Authors: Mirza Fatim Tahirah , Noor Nadhirah , Noor Ikmal Hisyam , Latir Aliff
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Physiotherapy profession requires a reasonably high level of physical fitness. This is due to their nature of job requiring them to do a lot of lifting and transferring of patients, use the extremities to give support and resistance during assessment and treatment, and prescribing exercise not only to patients but also to fit athletes. However, lack of attention was given to the physical fitness of physiotherapy students. The objective was to determine the level of physical fitness among physiotherapy students attending public universities in Malaysia. Methods: Each participant performed six physical fitness tests reflecting the four components of physical fitness. The Tanita-BC730G BIA was used to examine body composition. Push up and curl-up, shoulder scratch and back saver sits and reach (BSSR) and three-min step tests were used to determine muscular endurance, upper and lower limb flexibility and cardiorespiratory endurance, respectively. The scores were then categorized based on the normative values of each test. Results: A total of 261 participants completed all tests. For body composition, 73 (28%) participants were either overweight or obese. When compared to their normative values, both curl-up (17.2±11.2 reps in male and 7.1±8.7 reps in female) and heart recovery rate after the three-min step test (102±22bpm and 114±20bpm) were scored below average. For flexibility test, the BSSR was scored below average only in female (10±3.0 for right side and 11±3.1 for left vs. 12 inches). Conclusion: The level of physical fitness among physiotherapy students in public universities in Malaysia is somewhat below average.
Penyuluhan Meminimalkan Residu Pestisida pada Bahan Pangan di MTs Lempur Kecamatan Gunung Raya Kabupaten Kerinci
Authors: Varina Firna , Asaibani Asaibani , Erwandri Epit
Published: January 2023

Farmers in their daily farming activities cannot be separated from the use of chemicals, especially fertilizers and pesticides. From an early age, it is necessary to seek an understanding of farmer children about the safe use of chemicals in their use and the impact of these chemicals on the safety of the agricultural products (vegetables and fruit). The purpose of this activity is to provide knowledge and awareness about how to minimize pesticide residues on vegetables and fruit so that these agricultural products are safe for family consumption for students at MTs Lempur, Gunung Raya District, Kerinci Regency, Jambi. The method used is face-to-face counseling by providing literature of material and conducting questions and answers deepening the material as well as quizzes with prizes at the end of the session. Community service activities regarding counseling on how to minimize pesticide residues in food, vegetables and fruit have been carried out well, and have received enthusiastic responses from students at MTs Lempur, Gunung Raya District, Kerinci Regency.
From Business Objectives to Analytics and Machine Learning Solutions: A Framework for Conceptual Modeling
Authors: Bhagyashree Pandurang Gadekar  , Dr. Tryambak Hiwarkar
Published: January 2023

Analytical methods and machine learning are progressively being incorporated into all kinds of information systems. Despite the excitement around these technologies, contemporary firms nonetheless have trouble utilizing them to fully use their data and solve the company's challenges. Businesses must deal with a variety of challenges while developing business analytics and machine learning solutions, including requirements elicitation, design, development, and implementation. Although conceptual modelling and requirements engineering approaches to the process are important and relevant, little study has been done in this area. In this paper a conceptual modelling framework for business analytics and machine learning solutions that is shown and evaluated. The framework consists of instantiations, meta-models, techniques, design patterns and catalogues, rules, and recommendations. It is made up of three modelling perspectives that each reflect a distinct aspect of a solution or the perspective of a different role in the creation of such systems. Through the capture of stakeholders, strategic goals, choices, questions, and necessary insights, the Business View aids in the elicitation of business analytical needs. The Analytics Design View, which largely focuses on machine learning solutions, aids in the design of the solution by collecting algorithms, metrics, and quality criteria.
Sosialisasi Dalam Menghindari Jamu Yang Mengandung Bahan Kimia Obat (BKO)
Authors: Rahmadani Rahmadani , Gunawan Catur , Zhahera Ghina , Octavia Mutia , Sunnah Nehayatul , Rahman Riyaldi Arian
Published: January 2023

Jamu is very well known by the wider community so that it is used in self-care measures for body health and maintaining immunity while self-care measures for body health and keeping immunity stable. The need for herbal medicine is increasing in the community as an opportunity for irresponsible people to add medicinal chemicals to herbal medicine. The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (DSA RI) for the period July 2021 to September 2021 has found as many as 53 traditional medicinal products containing medicinal chemical, even though there has been a ban from DSA RI on the use of medicinal chemical in traditional medicine. Analysis of the problem with the interview method to determine the level of knowledge of students about medicinal chemicals and evaluated using a questionnaire. From the results of interviews, 17 students out of 20 students did not know the medicinal chemicals in herbal medicine. Based on the results of the evaluation showed an increase in the percentage of the results of the questionnaire in describing the level of student knowledge.
Misi populer Kongregasi Pasionis sebagai bentuk katekese umat Katolik masa kini yang mengaktualisasikan gagasan eklesiologi Konsili Vatikan II
Authors: Epo Nobertus
Published: January 2023

Saat ini gereja ditantang untuk semakin kreatif dalam mewartakan Injil. Artinya gereja dalam pewartaannya dituntut harus mampu menyapa semua umat beriman dimanapun mereka berada, tanpa terkecuali. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, fokus studi penelitian ini ialah pada peran lembaga religius, secara khusus Kongregasi Pasionis dalam mewartakan Injil. Peran Kongregasi Pasionis tampak nyata dalam kegiatan karya misi populer. Dalam misi populer, para Pasionis tidak hanya mengajarkan nilai-nilai Injil, tetapi juga nilai kehidupan. Misi populer dalam Kongregasi Pasionis dibahas dalam terang Dokumen Konsili Vatikan II yaitu Evangelii Nuntiandi. Penelitian ini digarap menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan menelusuri aneka kepustakaan yang relevan dengan tema yang dibahas. Temuan dalam penelitian, karya misi populer yang dijalankan oleh para Pasionis ternyata sangat cocok untuk pendalaman iman dan penyegaran rohani bagi umat, khususnya di pedalaman Kalimantan Barat.