bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Development of Community Learning Center (CLC) Management Model to Improve Non-Formal Education Service Quality
Authors: Saepudin Asep , Sadikin Ade , Saripah Iip
Published: March 2022

This research focused on analyzing the implementation of a service model used in a community learning center (CLC). The results of the study are (1) a conceptual model consisting of rationalization, assumptions, goals, components, indicators, and procedures, (2) a model validated through peer group discussion and expert judgment, and (3) a model implemented in universities. The learning model developed consists of planning, organizing, implementing, and assessing processes. Based on the results, it is concluded that the developed model shows an effective result based on some indicators. The first indicator is the community active involvement and positive responses to the learning process. Then, there is an improvement in terms of knowledge, attitudes, and skills of the community
Evaluation of Electrical Installation Training Conducted by the Employment Training Center of Pandeglang Regency, Banten, Indonesia
Authors: Wahyuningsih Triani , Darmawan Ilham Akbar , Hamid Mustofa Abi
Published: March 2022

This research aimed to explore the results of the evaluation of Electrical Installation Training of the Technical Support Unit of Employment Training Center of Pandeglang Regency based on aspects including context, input, process, product, and outcome, so that recommendation can be obtained for the next training.  This study employed a qualitative descriptive method. The CIPPO evaluation model was used in this study. The results indicated that while the setting, process, and product elements could be classified as satisfactory, the input and outcome aspects remained in the poor category. Nonetheless, even with remaining limitations in terms of input and implementation outcomes, the training program can run well. This electrical installation training can be extended by strengthening program components on the input side, particularly facilities and infrastructure, as well as on the output side, in order to maximize labor absorption and reduce unemployment.
The Effectiveness of Blended-Based Training on Teachers Competence in Padang Lawas District
Authors: Pohan Albert Efendi , Isbianti Pandhit
Published: March 2022

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of blended-based training on improving the teachers competence to act their main roles in preparing appropriate learning administration. The research was conducted in Padang Lawas Regency North Sumatra. To achieve the objective, pre-experimental research by one-group pre-test and post-test design was adopted. Research subjects were from teachers in Padang Lawas District with 31 teachers. The instrument which was used was a portfolio and individual test by writing the lesson plan and all tasks collected by google drive. The data analysis technique was performed using SPSS Statistic 20 by one simple paired t-test. The finding showed that blended-based training had a significant difference of values where the post-test score was bigger than the pre-test score where the significant value (2-tailed) was 0.000.05 could improve the teachers’ professionalism. Thus, blended training can improve teacher professionalism in Padang Lawas District.
Manual de costos y análisis financiero para el sistema productivo de ganadería de ceba en la Orinoquía colombiana
Authors: Molina Romero Adriana María , Flórez Díaz Hernando , Ostos Triana Manuel Eduardo
Published: March 2022

Este manual tiene por objeto orientar y facilitar el registro de los costos de producción y los análisis financieros de la actividad productiva de ganadería de ceba, para una mejor toma de decisiones, en especial, en las condiciones de manejo de la Orinoquía colombiana. La información aquí contenida proviene de las labores realizadas usualmente por 327 ganaderos cebadores en 23 municipios del Piedemonte del Meta y Cundinamarca y en la Altillanura plana del Meta. También presenta un glosario conceptual para mayor conocimiento de la terminología; un esquema gráfico de los costos vinculados directamente con la producción, administración y comercialización de la explotación ganadera de ceba; y los principales indicadores financieros para los análisis. Finalmente, se presenta un caso práctico de costos de producción de ganadería de ceba para el Piedemonte llanero.
Engagement, Predictors, and Outcomes of a Trauma Recovery Digital Mental Health Intervention: Longitudinal Study
Authors: Yeager Carolyn M , Benight Charles C
Published: March 2022

Background

Worldwide, exposure to potentially traumatic events is extremely common, and many individuals develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with other disorders. Unfortunately, considerable barriers to treatment exist. A promising approach to overcoming treatment barriers is a digital mental health intervention (DMHI). However, engagement with DMHIs is a concern, and theoretically based research in this area is sparse and often inconclusive.

Objective

The focus of this study is on the complex issue of DMHI engagement. On the basis of the social cognitive theory framework, the conceptualization of engagement and a theoretically based model of predictors and outcomes were investigated using a DMHI for trauma recovery.

Methods

A 6-week longitudinal study with a national sample of survivors of trauma was conducted to measure engagement, predictors of engagement, and mediational pathways to symptom reduction while using a trauma recovery DMHI (time 1: N=915; time 2: N=350; time 3: N=168; and time 4: N=101).

Results

Confirmatory factor analysis of the engagement latent constructs of duration, frequency, interest, attention, and affect produced an acceptable model fit (χ22=8.3; P=.02; comparative fit index 0.973; root mean square error of approximation 0.059; 90% CI 0.022-0.103). Using the latent construct, the longitudinal theoretical model demonstrated adequate model fit (comparative fit index 0.929; root mean square error of approximation 0.052; 90% CI 0.040-0.064), indicating that engagement self-efficacy (β=.35; P<.001) and outcome expectations (β=.37; P<.001) were significant predictors of engagement (R2=39%). The overall indirect effect between engagement and PTSD symptom reduction was significant (β=–.065; P<.001; 90% CI –0.071 to –0.058). This relationship was serially mediated by both skill activation self-efficacy (β=.80; P<.001) and trauma coping self-efficacy (β=.40; P<.001), which predicted a reduction in PTSD symptoms (β=−.20; P=.02).

Conclusions

The results of this study may provide a solid foundation for formalizing the nascent science of engagement. Engagement conceptualization comprised general measures of attention, interest, affect, and use that could be applied to other applications. The longitudinal research model supported 2 theoretically based predictors of engagement: engagement self-efficacy and outcome expectancies. A total of 2 task-specific self-efficacies—skill activation and trauma coping—proved to be significant mediators between engagement and symptom reduction. Taken together, this model can be applied to other DMHIs to understand engagement, as well as predictors and mechanisms of action. Ultimately, this could help improve the design and development of engaging and effective trauma recovery DMHIs.
Comparing Survivors of Cancer in Population-Based Samples With Those in Online Cancer Communities: Cross-sectional Questionnaire Study (Preprint)
Authors: van Eenbergen Mies C , Vromans Ruben D , Tick Lidwine W , Vreugdenhil Gerard , Krahmer Emiel J , Mols Floortje , van de Poll-Franse Lonneke V
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Most Western countries have websites that provide information on cancer and the opportunity to participate in online cancer communities (OCCs). The number of patients with cancer that participate in these OCCs is growing. These patients are relatively easy to approach for research purposes.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study is to determine the differences and similarities between survivors of cancer in population-based samples and survivors participating in OCCs who use the internet in relation to their illness.

METHODS

In 2017, we drew a sample of 539 population-based patients and 531 OCC patients. The population-based patients were sent a paper-based questionnaire, and the OCC patients were sent the same questionnaire on the web. In the questionnaire, we asked patients about their sociodemographics, internet use, sources of information, media use, and wishes regarding future internet use for health care–related purposes, and the effect of internet use on their health care consumption.

RESULTS

The response rate of population-based internet users was 47% (233/496), and that of the OCC group was 40.3% (214/531). The OCC group had a significantly higher education level (P<.001), was younger (P<.001), had more survivors that were employed (P<.001), and attached greater importance to the internet (171/214, 79.9% vs 126/233, 54.1%; P<.001) and fellow survivors (107/214, 50% vs 60/233, 25.8%; P<.001). Compared with the population-based group, the OCC group reported more intensive internet use immediately after diagnosis, during treatment, and during follow-up (P<.001 in each case). There were similarities in terms of the relative importance that survivors attach to the various sources of information, the topics on which they seek information, and their wishes for future eHealth possibilities. The OCC group reported a greater need to participate in a web-based class or chat with others (92/214, 43% vs 44/233, 18.9%).

CONCLUSIONS

We conclude that survivors who are members of an OCC are not representative of survivors of cancer in general. There are significant differences in sociodemographic characteristics, internet use during their treatment journey, internet search frequency during their cancer journey, and participation wishes. Using web-based information and communication can support shared decision-making and may facilitate the active participation of patients during their treatment. For research purposes, it is important to take the bias in OCC groups into account.
Tackling the Burden of Electronic Health Record Use Among Physicians in a Mental Health Setting: Physician Engagement Strategy (Preprint)
Authors: Tajirian Tania , Jankowicz Damian , Lo Brian , Sequeira Lydia , Strudwick Gillian , Almilaji Khaled , Stergiopoulos Vicky
Published: March 2022

UNSTRUCTURED

The burden associated with using the electronic health record system continues to be a critical issue for physicians and is potentially contributing to physician burnout. At a large academic mental health hospital in Canada, we recently implemented a Physician Engagement Strategy focused on reducing the burden of electronic health record use through close collaboration with clinical leadership, information technology leadership, and physicians. Built on extensive stakeholder consultation, this strategy highlights initiatives that we have implemented (or will be implementing in the near future) under four components: engage, inspire, change, and measure. In this viewpoint paper, we share our process of developing and implementing the Physician Engagement Strategy and discuss the lessons learned and implications of this work.
Technology-Based Interventions to Promote the HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Care Continuum: Protocol for a Systematic Review (Preprint)
Authors: Hong Chenglin , Abrams Laura S , Holloway Ian W
Published: March 2022

BACKGROUND

Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a promising biomedical intervention for HIV prevention. Researchers have proposed the PrEP care continuum to guide and evaluate PrEP implementation programs. Technology-based interventions (TBIs) have been widely used in HIV prevention and treatment programs, including for the promotion of the PrEP care continuum. The rapid development of new interventions using technology and electronic health methods emphasizes the need for a review of the effectiveness of these TBIs.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the effectiveness and acceptability of TBIs used to promote the HIV PrEP care continuum.

METHODS

We will conduct a systematic literature search in PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Only intervention studies (ie, studies meeting the criteria of randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental studies) evaluating the effectiveness of TBIs will be included. We will search the National Institutes of Health Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools (NIH RePORT) for interventions involving PrEP. At least 2 reviewers will independently screen and select the studies, extract the data, and evaluate the quality of the studies, and discrepancies will be resolved by a senior author. We will provide a narrative synthesis of the included studies and present details about the study populations, interventions, and PrEP-related outcomes of significance.

RESULTS

The protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; CRD42021249562). As of August 2021, we have completed the initial search and identified 1213 records. Study screening and data extracting are in progress. We expect the results to be ready by summer 2022.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings of this review will summarize successful experiences and lessons learned from the existing literature and therefore inform the design and implementation of intervention studies for PrEP care promotion.

CLINICALTRIAL

PROSPERO CRD42021249562; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=249562

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/33045
Educational Games in Elementary Education: Unlocking the Potentials
Authors: AlAli Said F. , Al Hosni Asma K.
Published: March 2022

The advent of technology has made big strides in the development of humans’ life in different spheres. The integration of technology in education has introduced other teaching methods that could improve and emulate the traditional way of teaching. The use of educational games is a by-product of integrating technology into teaching to enhance teaching methods and students’ performance. This study, hence, aims to evaluate the effect of using educational games in teaching mathematics to second-graders in a Palestinian school using a quasi-experimental approach. Thirty male and female second-graders from Al Aqsa Integrated School, Kuala Lumpur, were the targeted sample. The sample was divided into an experimental group and a control group. A selected educational game was used to explain mathematics lessons, namely addition within 99 or 999, to the experimental group. The same content was taught to the students in the control group using the traditional method. Findings showed that teaching mathematics via educational games was significantly effective in improving students’ achievement in the experimental group compared to the achievement of their counterparts taught via the traditional method. These findings provide evidence that educational games could substantially improve primary second-grade students’ skills in mathematics compared to the traditional teaching method.
Formar directivos para la escuela real. Un enfoque basado en el análisis de la práctica en grupos
Authors: Sánchez-Moreno Marita , López-Yáñez Julián
Published: March 2022

El artículo presenta un programa de formación continua de directores/as escolares, junto a los principales resultados del proyecto de investigación que se desarrolló en paralelo para determinar su alcance y eficacia. El programa adoptó un enfoque de coaching grupal, implicando la retroalimentación mediante instrumentos específicos y a partir de casos elaborados por los participantes sobre situaciones problemáticas experimentadas en su práctica directiva. En el proyecto de investigación se evaluó la satisfacción de los participantes y el rendimiento de los grupos según su ajuste a la estructura del programa. Además, se realizó un análisis primario de la interacción dentro de los grupos, así como sendos análisis secundarios sobre (a) los sesgos y las dificultades comunicativas encontrados por los grupos y las maneras de afrontarlos, y (b) la construcción de conocimiento práctico por parte de los participantes. Se reúnen por primera vez los desarrollos principales del programa con el objeto de establecer conclusiones que nos permitan avanzar en la búsqueda de estrategias eficaces para la formación de directivos escolares.
Intelligent Traffic Control System for Congestion Control, Ambulance Clearance and Stolen Vehicle Detection
Authors: G Mohammed Saiem Akther , S.R Prof. Arun Raj
Published: March 2022

Abstract: Over the years, the number of vehicles has increased dramatically, which has led to serious problems such as traffic jams, accidents, and many other problems, as cities turn into smart cities. In recent years, traffic jams have become one of the main challenges for engineers and designers to create an intelligent traffic management system capable of effectively detecting and reducing the overall density of traffic in most urban areas. This paper presents an intelligent traffic control system to pass emergency vehicles smoothly. Each individual vehicle is equipped with special RFID tag (placed at a strategic location), which makes it impossible to remove or destroy. We use RFID reader, NSK EDK-125–TTL and PIC16F877A system-on-chip to read the RFID tags attached to the vehicle. It counts number of vehicles that passes on a particular path during a specified duration. It also determines the network congestion, and hence the green light duration for that path. If the RFID-tag-read belongs to the stolen vehicle, then a message is sent using GSM SIM300 to the police control room. Also, when an ambulance is approaching the junction, it will communicate to the traffic controller in the junction to turn on the green light. This module uses ZigBee modules on CC2500 and PIC16F877A system-on-chip for wireless communications between the ambulance and traffic controller. The prototype was tested under different combinations of inputs in our wireless communication laboratory and experimental results were found as expected. Keywords: ZigBee, CC2500, GSM, SIM300, PIC16F877A, Ambulance Vehicle, Stolen Vehicle, Congestion Control, Traffic Junction.
Review on Development of Thermoelectric Air cooler
Authors: Vaidya Dr. V. B. , Janve Roshan S. , Diwate Chetan D. , Mankar Yash A. , Thote Yash S. , Mukherjee Somnath , Ingulkar Prem S.
Published: March 2022

Abstract: With rising global temperatures leading to an increase in average temperatures throughout the year making people living in areas with high power outages very busy and difficult. As a modern cooling system that combines Coolers and Airconditioners does not work in the inverter for energy-saving purposes which makes them useless thus during high temperature hours. Therefore, in terms of combating the problem with portability, savings and cost-effectiveness in the concept of another climate it uses TEC while using the grid and re-charging. Although it is common knowledge that the efficiency of TEC cooperation is low compared to the air-cooled air cooler used today but with advanced production techniques and forced delivery of cold liquid that increase effective device cooling and humidity control using humidity. suction and capillary tube as a heat sink to reduce heat in the hot sink instead of air fin to reduce the surrounding heat radiation. Basically in this study we tried to increase the performance coefficient of Peltier Module using various techniques. The module also does not save energy, so over time we will not be able to use many or two or three and we need to create a cooling effect. So we keep everything in mind using the right module to achieve the goal and make it a mass production model. Keywords: Fans, Forced Convection, Peltier Module, TEC (Thermo-Electric Cooling) etc.
Capture Connect
Authors: Joshi Urvish , Dave Hiteshree , Padaya Uma
Published: March 2022

Abstract: The internet has made us get everything from the market without even visiting the place. Technology has led a path for many online booking for functions, ceremonies, events, etc. To capture all these beautiful moments, we came up with a new idea, presenting professional photographers and videographers from all over the world with their all-past experience and portfolio, together at our website. On this website, you can book photographers and videographers from your cities for weddings, engagements, cultural functions, ceremonies, inaugurations, birthday parties, outdoor photography, and many more. In this project customers with their registered accounts can make bookings for functions and can also get their custom packages as per their requirements. Photographers/Videographers can get a booking request from different users and they can respond back with confirmation or issues related to their particular order. Keywords: photographer, videographer, book, online, ceremony
BATI RESİM SANATINDA ÖLÜM VE ÖLÜMLÜLÜĞÜN HATIRLATICISI OLARAK KULLANILAN TEMSİLLER
Authors: DAĞLI Bayram
Published: March 2022

Tüm insanların ortak olarak paylaştığı özelliklerden ikisi doğma ve sonunda da herkesin öleceği gerçeğidir. Doğum ile ilgili tartışmalar ilgi çekici görünse de ölüme karşı her zaman bir isteksizlik ve korku var olagelmiştir. Dünyadaki her kültürde yaşam meselelerini anlamak kadar ölüm meselelerini ve karmaşıklığını da anlamak önemlidir. Batıda özellikle insanların doğru bir şekilde yaşamaları ve erdemli bir hayat sürdükten sonra din referansları ile iyi bir insan olarak ölüme ulaşmak önemli görülmüştür. Yaşamın belirsizlikleri ve sahip olunan zenginliklerin geçici olması nedeniyle, insanlar ölümle başa çıkmak için birtakım stratejiler geliştirmek zorunda kalmışlardır. Batı Resim Sanatında, bu konu ile ilişkili olarak, Memento Mori geleneği paralelinde ölüm ve ölümlülüğe dair simge ve sembollerin kullanımı, 1300’lü yıllardan itibaren kullanılmaya başlamış zaman içerisinde kendi dönemlerinin anlayışlarına uygun olarak değişimlere uğrayarak günümüze kadar gelmiştir. Bu kapsamda Batı Resim Sanatında ölüm ve ölümlülüğün hatırlatıcısı olarak kullanılan görsel temsillerin amaçlarının neler olduğu, hangi konuları içerdiği, hangi simge ve sembollerin kullanıldığı ele alınmış çeşitli yönleriyle araştırılarak irdelenmiştir. Araştırma da Batı Resim Sanatında ölüm ve ölümlüğe dair kullanılan simge ve sembollerin kendi dönemlerini etkileyen salgın, savaş, kıtlık gibi nedenlerle ortaya çıktığı, süreç içerisinde sanatçıların konu üzerinde yoğun olarak üretimlerde bulundukları görülmüş; farklı isimler adı altında bu simge ve sembollerin sosyal, ekonomik ve din gibi etkilerle değişime uğradığı sonucuna varılmıştır.
Teaching Clinical Decision-Making Skills to Undergraduate Nursing Students via Web-based Virtual Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A New Approach to The CyberPatientTM Simulator
Authors: Masoumian Hosseini Toktam , Ahmady Soleiman , Edelbring Samuel
Published: March 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of using a virtual patient simulator on the acquisition of clinical decision-making skills in nursing students during the pandemic COVID -19.
Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design. Following the case-based learning strategy, the educational intervention was designed and implemented in five steps (pre-activities, introduction, scenario briefing, web-based clinical scenarios, presentation and de-briefing). We assessed clinical decision-making skills of nursing students before the intervention, after the intervention, and 1 months later, with Clinical Decision-Making questionnaire. In this study SPSS software version 23.0 was used to analyze the data and significance level was considered P <0.05.
Results: Clinical decision-making skills of nursing students was compared before (48/04±12/77) and immediately after training (91/49±7/66) using paired tests, and a statistically significant difference was found (P=0/009). Also, before the intervention, most students were thinking analytically (63/80%) and making clinical decisions, while after the intervention, most students had an analytic-intuitive model of clinical decision-making (63/80%).
Conclusions: The study showed that the decision-making skills of nursing students were significantly improved by virtual patient simulations. The educational intervention and simulator used in this study can be integrated into undergraduate nursing student education curricula to help them acquire clinical decision-making skills.
Survey of Medical Student Empathy at a Canadian Medical School: A Cross-Sectional Quantitative Survey
Authors: Adatia Safina , Tellier Pierre-Paul , Remtulla Raheem
Published: March 2022

Introduction: Within a medical context, empathy is defined as "an appropriate understanding and communication of a patient's experience." While it has been established that empathy is an important quality to have as a doctor, studies have shown that empathy in medical students declines during their clinical years. However, there are no studies to date that evaluate medical student empathy in Canada. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate medical student empathy at McGill University Medical School using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy (JSE).
Methods: We used a cross-sectional study design and invited medical students across all 4 years, in October 2019, to complete the JSE. The JSE is a validated psychometric tool that measures empathy at one point in time. The survey was distributed via email and on social media.
Results: A total of 133 students from all 4 years responded, proportionate across each year; 119 responses were included in analysis. Differences in mean questionnaire were not statistically significant for gender, age or specialty interest. The analysis of variance for differences in year of medical school was significant (P=.0104). Between groups analysis revealed a statistically significant decrease between Med-2 empathy scores (average score 117.6) and Med-3 (107.5), P<.01. Multivariable analysis demonstrated the decrease in empathy remained statistically significant (P<.05).
Discussion: Our statistical analysis determined that medical students’ empathy declines between the second and third year of medical school in a Canadian context, consistent with global results. This information can help target changes in the medical curriculum to preserve empathy in students, and prevent this decline, which could then be applied to other medical schools internationally.
Nanosheet-templated graphene oxide membranes for fast molecule separation
Authors: Lin Zhen , Hu Chuan , Liu Qing Lin , Zhang Qiugen
Published: March 2022

Intercalated laminar membrane with controllable interlayer spacing
(d-spacing) is one of the most effective membranes for fast molecule
separation. In this work, we demonstrate a versatile strategy to create
nanosheet-templated water channels in laminar graphene oxide (GO)
membranes. The 1.2 nm-thick nickel hydroxide nanosheets as sacrificed
intercalators provide a chance to control the d-spacing and
simultaneously retain hydrophilicity. The resultant membranes have
controllable channels and exhibit over 6 times higher water permeance
than the unintercalated membrane. The 880 nm-thick nanosheet-templated
GO (NST-GO) membrane has accurate d-spacing of about 1.14 nm and shows
high water permeance of 120.3 L m−2 h−1 bar−1 and good molecule
separation property, reflecting in high rejection for larger dyes
(90.1% for erythrosine b (EB)), while low rejection for smaller dyes
(58.3% for methylene blue (MB)). Furthermore, this strategy of
intercalating and sacrificing nanosheets has higher potential than
traditional intercalation in controlling d-spacing of laminar membranes.
Estudio epidemiológico retrospectivo de las encefalitis equinas en tres departamentos de los llanos orientales
Authors: Velásquez Prieto Sandra Milena , Almansa Carrillo Yuli Marcela , Hernández Martínez María Cristina
Published: March 2022

La Encefalitis Equina del Este (EEE) y la Encefalitis Equina Venezolana (EEV) son infecciones zoonóticas de importancia en salud pública, debido a que pueden causar encefalitis grave en équidos y humanos por picadura de mosquitos y por su alto potencial para traspasar fronteras; son causadas por virus de la familia Togaviridae, del género Alphavirus, de los que algunos ocasionan encefalitis en mamíferos y aves. Son enzoóticas en Venezuela y otras partes de América del Sur, siendo el virus de la EEV responsable de los principales brotes de enfermedades graves, a menudo mortales en animales y humanos. En Colombia existen zonas de mayor riesgo de presentación, teniendo en cuenta la circulación de los vectores trasmisores y condiciones geográficas que favorecen su proliferación, las cuales se encuentran ubicadas en altitudes menores de los 1200 msnm. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar el comportamiento epidemiológico de las encefalitis equinas basado en un estudio descriptivo-retrospectivo en dos departamentos de la región de la Orinoquia Colombiana, durante los años 2012-2018. Se utilizó la base de datos proporcionada por el Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario - ICA analizado mediante el método de Bortman por corredores endémicos. En el departamento del Casanare entre los años 2012 a 2018 se presentaron 62 focos de EEE, con el 91,9% de los casos en el año 2016; con mayor frecuencia en los meses de julio, agosto y junio, en los municipios: Aguazul, Maní, Monterrey, Orocué, San Luis de Palenque, Tauramena, Trinidad y Yopal, sin focos en el año control 2019; de EEV se presentaron dos (2) focos en los años de 2012-2018; sin casos en el año control 2019. En el departamento del Meta, hubo ocho (8) focos de EEE, siendo los municipios de mayor incidencia: Puerto Rico, Cumaral y Guamal. Durante este período en los años de estudio, los meses con mayor incidencia fueron marzo, abril y junio. En el año control se presentó un brote epidémico durante los meses de febrero y marzo en el municipio de Puerto Rico, con un total de tres (3) focos reportados y 15 animales afectados. De EEV se presentaron dos (2) focos reportados en el año 2016, en los meses de enero y julio. El estudio sirve de ayuda para el control de las Encefalitis Equinas en el tiempo, siendo para la EEE los meses de mayor incidencia julio, agosto y septiembre probablemente por el aumento de la temperatura ambiental en estos meses y por ende por la multiplicación de los vectores; mientras que, para la EEV los meses de mayor incidencia fueron enero, febrero, abril y julio. El presente estudio arroja luces del comportamiento de estos y otros virus de importancia zoonótica en la región.
Practice of Identification, Protection and Management of Landscapes of National Importance in Europe and Latvia
Authors: Ņitavska Natalija , Skujane Daiga
Published: March 2022

Landscape variability due to anthropogenic pressure poses a risk to the existence of valuable and unique landscapes. It once became the reason for raising the issue of landscape protection in Europe, paying special attention to landscapes of national importance by giving them a special status. In European practice, the granting of the status of a landscape of national importance to certain territories is based on a long tradition. In England and Scotland, it was started in 1949, separating nature protection and landscape protection directly into laws and regulations, and also later by identifying and mapping the country's most important landscapes, developing guidelines for landscape protection, planning and management, and setting up national landscape protection institutions. Later, in 1992, Finland also granted a special status to its particularly important landscapes. In general, this establishing method is similar to the UK experience. The experience of France, on the other hand, is based on exploiting the potential of the landscape for tourism, by branding specific landscapes and linking them in a single network. The traditions of European countries in identifying and managing landscapes of national importance are different, but they are mainly based on the desire of each country to highlight and preserve its special and important landscapes both as real territories and as symbols of national identity. This article analyses the understanding of national landscapes, comparing the examples of individual European countries, as well as the experience of Latvia, with the aim to determine the best basis and method for Latvia to identify, protect and manage national landscapes.
Hubungan Antara Dukungan Pemerintah Desa Dengan Partisipasi Masyarakat Dalam Pelaksanaan Pendidikan Nonformal Didesa Marunggi
Authors: Putri Silvia Septriani , Sunarti Vevi
Published: March 2022

This research is motivated by Community Participation in the Implementation of Education that has not run optimally in Marunggi Village, Pariaman City. There is still a lot of non-formal education that has not been implemented and many face problems. This research is a quantitative type of correlational research. Community participation in education is very low, but community participation in education is very important because whatever is produced not through community involvement in the entire process will result in a lack of sense of ownership and responsibility for them to participate in implementing and maintaining the continuity of education. The population in this study was 113 people and the sample of this study was 53 people who were enrolled in non-formal education programs with the sampling technique of cluster random sampling. The analysis of this research is Pearson product moment correlation. There is a significant relationship between government support for community participation in the implementation of non-formal education in Marunggi village, Pariaman City
Antipolítica e Populismo na Comunicação do prefeito reeleito de Belo Horizonte, Alexandre Kalil (PSD)
Authors: Fernandes Carla Montuori , de Oliveira Luiz Ademir , de Resende Chaves Fernando
Published: March 2022

O artigo analisa e discute aspectos da comunicação política do prefeito de Belo Horizonte, Alexandre Kalil (PSD), ex-cartola do futebol mineiro que se lançou politicamente nas eleições municipais brasileiras de 2016, alçando de candidato excêntrico a prefeito reeleito em 2020 já no primeiro turno, com ampla aprovação popular. Verifica-se uma postura ambígua por parte do prefeito que, por um lado, lança mão de traços de linguagem populista e de um discurso de negação da política. Por outro lado, adapta-se bem à lógica da política tradicional na relação partidária pragmática visando à governabilidade e à sustentação no poder. Realiza-se uma análise de conteúdo da comunicação institucional e eleitoral de Kalil, buscando compreender melhor, numa perspectiva de personificação do campo político, como se estrutura o discurso político do prefeito depois de ter ascendido ao governo. O objetivo é ensaiar uma contribuição para o estudo em torno das manifestações de um novo populismo em contextos políticos locais.
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN MALAYSIA USING ZERO-SUM GAINS DEA MODEL
Authors: Saliman Aqilah Nadirah , Ramli Noor Asiah , Salleh Mad Ithnin
Published: March 2022

Measuring the efficiency and optimizing available resources are vital for library management. This research empirically examines the measurement of efficiency of 10 public university libraries in Malaysia and provides an opportunity for inefficient libraries to improve their efficiency by proposing the appropriate number of resources. Data encompassing the number of staff, materials availability, and material circulation were gathered between 2016 and 2019. This study implements the zero-sum gains data envelopment analysis (ZSG-DEA) model to improve the efficiency. The findings show that in the early stage, five libraries were efficient in 2016 and 2018 while six libraries were efficient in 2017 and 2019. Comparable efficiency scores between conventional DEA and ZSG-DEA can be seen as all the inefficient libraries manage to attain better efficiency scores. Overall, all inefficient libraries can increase their efficiency rates. Despite the scores still not achieving the highest rate of efficiency, this study may assist librarians on managing library operations efficiently.
Generasi Berikutnya: Sel Punca Mesenkim Sebagai Sistem Penghantaran Obat Berbasis Sel
Authors: Suparno Adinda Christianti , Rubinadzari Nabila , Kasasiah Ahsanal
Published: March 2022

Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) atau sel punca mesenkim merupakan sel punca dewasa yang bersifat multipoten unik yang berasal dari sumsum tulang. MSCs memiliki sifat regeneratif yang luas dan imunomodulator yang dapat digunakan dalam perbaikan jaringan dan penyembuhan luka. MSCs juga mampu bermigrasi ke tempat peradangan, lokasi jaringan yang cedera, infeksi, dan tumor dengan imunomodulasi lingkungan mikro melalui kontak sel ke sel dan pelepasan faktor terlarut sehingga memfasilitasi adanya perbaikan pada jaringan yang rusak serta merespons kemokin, sitokin, dan faktor pertumbuhan. Berkat adanya karakteristik tersebut MSCs mulai gencar dikembangkan sebagai vektor terapi gen untuk berbagai penyakit termasuk kanker, IDD, epilepsi, gangguan pendengaran sensorineural hingga stroke iskemik. Metode yang digunakan dalam artikel review ini yaitu dengan melakukan peninjauan terhadap literatur, sehingga di dapatkan 6 jurnal internasional yang diperoleh dari PubMed dan ScienceDirect yang telah memenuhi kriteria inklusi, sumber data dipublikasi paling lambat 10 tahun terakhir. Dari beberapa hasil penelitian praklinis yang dilakukan, ditemukan bahwa MSCs memiliki potensi untuk dikembangkan sebagai sistem penghantaran obat berbasis sel generasi berikutnya, yang menjanjikan dalam terapi penyakit glioblastoma, gangguan pendengaran sensorineural, kanker kolekteral, epilepsi, stroke iskemik dan Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (IDD). Namun pada pengembangannya masih ditemui adanya tantangan dalam sistem tersebut, sehingga MSCs saat ini masih memerlukan penelitian lebih lanjut agar ke depannya dapat digunakan secara optimal sebagai sistem penghantaran obat serta dapat dikembangkan secara lebih luas.
Formulasi Spray Gel Antioksidan Kombinasi Ekstrak Daun Jambu Air dan Ekstrak Daun Mangga
Authors: Rusydi Salma Hilmy , Indrawati Teti , Djamil Ratna
Published: March 2022

Daun jambu air (Syzygium aqueum (Burm.f) Alston) dan daun mangga (Mangifera indica L.) mengandung senyawa polifenol dan flavonoid yang memiliki aktivitas antioksidan yang menjadi alternative untuk mencegah penuaan dini kulit. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui aktivitas antioksidan optimum melalui kombinasi kedua ekstrak serta menghasilkan sediaan spray gel dengan aktivitas antioksidan optimum dan stabil. Penelitian ini dilakukan meliputi tahap pembuatan ekstrak dengan metode maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 70%, uji aktivitas antioksidan ekstrak daun jambu air, ekstrak daun mangga tunggal serta kombinasinya perbandingan 1:1; 2:1; 1:2 dengan metode DPPH, dikembangkan dalam formula spray gel berdasarkan hasil IC50 kombinasi ekstrak dengan aktivitas antioksidan optimum atau terbaik sebesar 100xIC50; 150xIC50; 200xIC50 dan dievaluasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan semua perbandingan kombinasi ekstrak daun jambu air (Syzygium aqueum (Burm.f) Alston) dan ekstrak daun mangga (Mangifera indica L.) memiliki aktivitas antioksidan lebih besar dibandingkan ekstrak tunggalnya antara 5,35-6,45µg/mL dengan aktivitas optimum diberikan oleh perbandingan 1:2 dengan nilai IC50 5,35 µg/mL. Aktivitas antioksidan optimum spray gel dihasilkan oleh formula dengan 200xIC50 yang mengandung 0,10% kombinasi ekstrak daun jambu air (Syzygium aqueum (Burm.f) Alston) dan ekstrak daun mangga (Mangifera indica L.) 1:2 dengan nilai IC50 27,92 µg/mL. Formula dengan 200xIC50 yang memiliki aktivitas antioksidan optimum dengan konsentrasi 0,107% kombinasi ekstrak daun jambu air (Syzygium aqueum (Burm.f) Alston) dan ekstrak daun mangga (Mangifera indica L.) 1:2 stabil dalam penyimpanan suhu 4°±2°C dan 25°±2°C.
Kajian Pengembangan Sediaan Nanosuspensi Untuk Penghantaran Intravena Obat Sukar Larut Air
Authors: Priani Sani Ega
Published: March 2022

Pengembangan bentuk sediaan perlu dilakukan untuk penghantaran intravena senyawa aktif dengan kelarutan yang rendah dalam air. Nanosuspensi sebagai suatu produk nanoteknologi banyak diaplikasikan untuk tujuan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengembangan sistem nanosuspensi untuk penghantaran intravena obat sukar larut air dalam hal jenis penstabil yang aman digunakan dan  mengkaji pengaruhnya terhadap disolusi,   pelepasan , dan profil farmakokinetika zat aktif  serta kajian keamanan penggunaan. Penelitian dilakukan dengan systematic literature review (SLR), menggunakan artikel ilmiah dari database bereputasi yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi yang sudah ditetapkan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahan penstabil utama yang digunakan pada pengembangan nanosuspensi intravena  adalah poloxamer, lesitin, TPGS (D-a-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate), dan BSA (bovine serum albumin) yang bersifat biokompatibel, non toksik, dengan harus memperhatikan kadar maksimal menurut  FDA’s Inactive Ingredient Database for IV route. Pengembangan nanosuspensi secara signifikan mampu meningkatkan disolusi dan pelepasan zat aktif dibandingkan dengan bentuk murni/suspensi. Pengembangan nanosuspensi pada beberapa bahan aktif mampu merubah profil farmakokinetika yang ditandai dengan peningkatan nilai AUC (area under curve), Cmax,  dan  MRT (mean residence time) dengan memberikan profil pelepasan diperlambat (sustained release). Pengembangan nanosuspensi pada beberapa bahan aktif terbukti aman digunakan secara intravena berdasarkan  uji hemolisis dan iritasi vaskular. Berdasarkan kajian yang telah dilakukan diketahui bahwa nanosuspensi sesuai dan potensial untuk diaplikasikan untuk penghantaran intravena obat sukar larut air.
Studi Stabilitas Kadar Parasetamol Drops yang Dicampur Minuman Teh Manis Pada Suhu Ruang (≤ 30 °C) Dan Suhu Dingin (2-8 °C)
Authors: Husni Patihul , Nur Salam La Ode Zahid Al Hajri , Hadisoebroto Ginayanti
Published: March 2022

Parasetamol merupakan obat analgesik non narkotik dengan cara kerja menghambat sintesis prostaglandin terutama di sistem saraf pusat. Parasetamol digunakan secara luas di berbagai negara baik dalam bentuk sediaan tunggal sebagai analgesik-antipiretik maupun kombinasi dengan obat lain melalui resep dokter atau dijual bebas. Pasien anak biasanya mendapatkan sediaan obat mengandung parasetamol dalam bentuk sediaan drops atau sirup karena sulitnya anak kecil meminum obat dalam bentuk tablet atau kaplet. Pemberian obat parasetamol pada anak terkadang dicampur dengan minuman teh manis untuk menutupi rasa pahit dari obat tersebut. Pencampuran ini berpotensi menimbulkan interaksi antara parasetamol dan komponen yang terdapat dalam minuman teh manis tersebut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan stabilitas kadar parasetamol dalam bentuk sediaan drops yang dicampur dengan minuman teh manis dengan kondisi penyimpanan pada suhu ruang (≤ 30 ⁰C) dan suhu dingin (2-8 ⁰C). Parasetamol drops dicampur dengan minuman teh manis dan disimpan pada kondisi penyimpanan yang telah ditentukan. Pada interval waktu tertentu, kadar parasetamol ditentukan menggunakan Spektrofotometri UV-Vis. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi penurunan kadar parasetamol drops yang dicampur minuman teh manis walaupun tidak ada perbedaan yang berarti antara penyimpanan pada suhu ruang dan suhu dingin. Berdasarkan pengamatan organoleptik, parasetamol drops yang dicampur minuman teh manis yang disimpan pada suhu ruang bertahan selama 3 jam sedangkan yang disimpan pada suhu dingin bertahan selama 24 jam. Penambahan teh manis mempengaruhi stabilitas kadar parasetamol drops walaupun tidak ada perbedaan yang berarti antara penyimpanan pada suhu ruang dan suhu dingin.
Classification of Facial Expression Using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) Method and Support Vector Machine (SVM)
Authors: Setiawati Intan , Sela Enny Itje
Published: March 2022

Classification is a process to assert an object into one of defined categories. This study examines the classification of recognition of student’s facial expression during digital learning –indifferent and serious expression. The dataset used was from a vocational school -SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Bantul. This study used the combination of algorithm: Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Support Vector Machine (SVM) to increase the accuracy. This study aims at comparing the performance of combination of two algorithm: (PCA to SVM) and (PCA to k-NN). The result  states that the combination of PCA-SVM algorithm is higher than the combination of PCA-k-NN algorithm with the average accuracy of 96% and 89%.
Belief, Resistance, and Grace: Stump on Divine Hiddenness
Authors: Sweet Katherine E.
Published: March 2022

Arguments from divine hiddenness attempt to show that God, as understood by traditional Christianity, does not exist.Eleonore Stump has argued that, contrary to a key premise in such arguments, it is possible for God to have a personal relationship with human beings who do not believe that he exists. I describe Stump’s account of the will and describe its connection to her explanation of divine hiddenness. Specifically, I show that her account of the knowledge of persons cannot solve the problem of divine hiddenness. I also argue that Stump’s account of the will commits her to the claim that lacking belief in God’s existence entails resistance to God’s grace.
Online revisions in Swedish as a foreign language – a longitudinal study
Authors: Kowal Iwona
Published: March 2022

Writing is a complex process in which different sub-components both follow each other and interact with each other. Tracking and revising the text is a natural behaviour that helps the writer to shape the text in a desirable way - both in terms of its form and content. Previous studies of self-corrections by second language learners, for example, have shown that they most often correct spelling or formal, linguistic errors or that conceptual changes increase as language skills in the foreign language develop. This paper presents an analysis of online revisions with respect to the orientation of the corrections, i.e. typographical, linguistic and conceptual revisions. The texts were collected at the end of each semester during the first three years of language learning. The analysis has shown that, regardless of language level, foreign language learners in the study group focused most on the surface of the text, which was reflected in corrections of typographical errors. In addition, two revision patterns were observed: one characterised by a simultaneous focus on different dimensions when revising the text, while the other was characterised by a greater focus on one aspect of the text (usually typography), while the others received less attention.