bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of TENS and Ultrasound Diathermy on Osteoarthritis Patients in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit of Patut Patuh Patju Hospital, West Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Irawan Irawan , Rizkyka Tannia , Muhayani Muhayani , Fat’aah Gustin
Published: October 2024

Osteoarthritis is generally recognized as a common musculoskeletal condition in Indonesia, characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage and narrowing of the joint space. The form of therapy that can be given to knee OA patients is a combination of TENS therapy and ultrasound diathermy (USD). WOMAC is an index used to measure osteoarthritis patiens based on pain, stiffness, and physical function. Patut Patuh Patju General Hospital is the only hospital in West Lombok district where physical medicine and medical rehabilitation have recently been introduced. This research aims to determine the effects of administering TENS and ultra sound diathermy on OA patients in the physical medicine and rehabilitation unit of Patut Patuh Patju Hospital, a newly established district hospital in NTB, which has been operational for the past year. This type of research uses a pre-experimental design with a one group pretest-posttest method. Sampling was taken using a purposive sampling technique with a total sample of 30. The research population was knee osteoartritis patients undergoing physiotherapy treatment at the Medical Rehabilitation Unit of Patut Patuh Patju General Hospital. Data was collected using the WOMAC questionnaire before and after 6 until 8 times therapy. The distribution of research data was analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk test. If the data distribution is normal, it is analyzed using the paired t-test, whereas if it is not normal, it is analyzed using the Wilcoxon test.  The combination of TENS therapy and ultra sound diathermy results in improvement of WOMAC scores in knee osteoarthritis patients with p-value = 0.000 (p < 0.05).
Mengungkap Nilai Akhlak dalam Video Animasi Sirru Al-Jauhar dari Situs Kids.Islamweb.Net
Authors: Faiz Muhammad , Fadila Putri Sarah
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi nilai-nilai akhlak dalam video animasi "Sirru Al-Jauhar" dari situs Kids.Islamweb.Net. Dipilih karena konten edukatif dan religiusnya, seri ini dianalisis menggunakan analisis isi untuk mengidentifikasi pesan-pesan moral. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa "Sirru Al-Jauhar" mempromosikan nilai-nilai seperti berbakti kepada orang tua, meredam sifat egois, menepati janji, kesabaran, saling menghargai, kejujuran dan rasa syukur. Nilai-nilai ini disampaikan melalui narasi dan karakter yang menarik serta dirancang agar mudah dipahami anak-anak. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa "Sirru Al-Jauhar" adalah alat yang berharga untuk pendidikan akhlak, cocok digunakan dalam lingkungan keluarga dan sekolah, sehingga berkontribusi pada pengembangan pendidikan karakter melalui media digital
Penerapan Komunikasi Terapeutik Perawat Pada Motivasi Sembuh Pasien COVID-19 Diruang Rawat Inap Rumah Sakit Awal Bros Pekanbaru
Authors: Christina Simanjuntak R Sarmida , Irfa Vausani , Hermiyanti Hermiyanti
Published: October 2024

Komunikasi Terapeutik merupakan salah satu bentuk proses pengobatan oleh tenaga pelayanan kesehatan profesional pada pasien yang menderita suatu penyakit tertentu, dengan cara diinapkan diruang rawat inap tertentu sesuai dengan jenis penyakit yang dialaminya, fasilitas rawat inap disediakan dan dijalankan secara sistematis oleh tenaga medis dan non medis, disediakan oleh pihak penyedia pelayanan kesehatan. Komunikasi terapeutik mengetahui sendiri bertujuan untuk kesembuhan pasien. Oleh karena itu, perlu diketahui bagaimana perawat memahami makna dan pentingnya komunikasi terapeutik itu sendiri.karena pemahaman tersebut dapat berpengaruh terhadap kualitas komunikasi terapeutik yang diberikan oleh perawat. Kualitas komunikasi terapeutik dapat diketahui dari pelayanan yang dirasakan oleh pasien serta tingkat kepuasan yang dirasakan oleh pasien. Rancangan penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan 11 sampel. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan komunikasi terapeutik di ruang rawat inap Rumah Sakit Awal Bros Pekanbaru. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komunikasi perawat dan pasien, telah berlangsung dengan baik. Hal ini tercermin dari cara perawat memberikan komunikasi secara langsung yang lembut dan ekspresi wajah yang menyenangkan
Perbedaan Jumlah Trombosit pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus Tipe LL Terkontrol dengan Tidak Terkontrol di RSUD Panembahan Senopati Bantul
Authors: Aziza Papene Wafiq
Published: October 2024

Diabetes Melitus merupakan suatu kelompok penyakit metabolik yang ditandai dengan hiperglikemia yang terjadi karena sekresi insulin, kerja insulin atau keduanya. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui perbedaan jumlah trombosit pada pasien diabetes melitus tipe II terkontrol dengan tidak terkontrol di RSUD Panembahan Senopati Bantul. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode observasional melalui pengumpulkan data sekunder. Populasi pada penelitian ini terdiri dari 100 sampel. Berdasarkan dari penelitian yang sudah dilakukan bahwa pasien diabetes melitus tipe II paling banyak mengalami kadar HbA1c tidak terkontrol dan kebanyakan berjenis kelamin Perempuan selama > dari 5 tahun. Hasil dari analisis data menggunakan uji Mann-Whitney menyatakan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara jumlah kadar trombosit pada pasien diabetes melitus tipe II terkontrol dengan tidak terkontrol hasil dari penelitian membuktikan bahwa nilai p (value) = 0,084 (< 0,05)
Studi Kualitas Pelayanan Publik BPJS Kesehatan di Puskesmas Tumbang Samba, Kabupaten Katingan, Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia
Authors: Susi Susi , Zaky Yopiannor Farid
Published: October 2024

Kesehatan merupakan salah satu bagian terpenting dari sebagian hak asasi manusia (HAM), setiap orang berhak atas taraf kehidupan yang memadai untuk kesehatan dan kesejahteraan dirinya sendiri dan keluarganya yang telah disebutkan dalam Deklarasi Hak Asasi Manusia Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa (PBB) pada tanggal 10 November 1994. Sesuai dengan norma HAM, negara mempunyai kewajiban untuk menghormati, melindungi, dan membantu hak-hak asasi kesehatan tersebut oleh karena itu diperlukan adanya peran pemerintah melalui layanan publik untuk dapat memenuhi kebutuhan dasar rakyatnya salah satunya adalah kesehatan. Tujuan  penelitian ini  untuk memperoleh data secara jelas, relavan dan konkret tentang permasalahan yang berhubungan dengan faktor – faktor kurangnya Pelayanan BPJS Kesehatan di Puskesmas Tumbang Samba, Kecamatan Katingan Tengah, Kabupaten Katingan, Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah ini. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif. Artinya pemilihan yang bertujuan mendeskripsikan hasil penelitian yang ditemukan oleh penulis dilapangan. Hasil pada tahap ini ialah indikator pelayanan kesehatan tingkat pertama (rawat jalan) pada Puskesmas Tumbang Samba ini dikatakan kurang efektif berdasarkan dari beberapa hasil wawancara yang di sampaikan narasumber yang peneliti temui. Disimpulkan kurang efektif karena pelayanannya masih menggunakan orang dalam, dan juga pasien masih menunggu ketika selesai proses pendaftaran dikarenakan dokter yang tidak datang tepat waktu. Kemudian untuk kesimpulan indikator pelayanan kesehatan tingkat kedua (rawat inap) pada Puskesmas Tumbang Samba ini dikatakan kurang efektif berdasarkan dari beberapa hasil wawancara yang di sampaikan narasumber yang peneliti temui. Disimpulkan kurang efektif karena ketika menjelang malam jumlah perawat sudah sangat terbatas, kemudian pengurusan berkasnya sangat berbelit-belit dan terakhir kesimpulan indikator pelayanan kesehatan tingkat ketiga ini dikatatakan sudah efektif. Selanjutnya indikator kebijakan berdasarkan dari beberapa hasil wawancara dikatakan sudah baik dikarenakan Puskesmas Tumbang Samba mengambil kebijakan substansif berupa pengontrolan dan kebijakan proseduralnya adalah dilakukan dalam 2 kali dalam seminggu yang mana pengontrolan dilakukan dengan mengontrol setiap ruangan yang ada di puskesmas, mengawasi jalannya proses pelayanan dan juga memeriksa data jumlah pasien. Untuk indikator kebijakan distribusi ini dikatakan sudah tepat berdasarkan dari beberapa hasil wawancara. Dimana mereka melakukan aturan pelayanan sesuai dengan yang ditentukan oleh undang-undang Perpres 19 Tahun 2016.
Dinamika Persaingan dan Prospek Industri Mobil Listrik di Indonesia: Analisis Tren dan Implikasi
Authors: Suci Kuswardani Yap
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji dinamika persaingan dan prospek industri mobil listrik di Indonesia menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan literature review. Studi ini menganalisis tren perkembangan industri mobil listrik, mengidentifikasi pemain utama di pasar Indonesia, serta mengeksplorasi tantangan dan peluang yang dihadapi industri ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa meskipun industri mobil listrik di Indonesia masih dalam tahap awal, terdapat potensi pertumbuhan yang signifikan didorong oleh dukungan pemerintah, kesadaran lingkungan yang meningkat, dan perkembangan teknologi. Namun, tantangan seperti infrastruktur pengisian daya yang terbatas, harga yang relatif tinggi, dan persepsi konsumen masih perlu diatasi. Peta persaingan menunjukkan adanya kombinasi pemain lokal dan internasional, dengan strategi yang beragam dalam menghadapi pasar. Prospek ke depan industri ini diprediksi positif, namun bergantung pada kolaborasi antara pemerintah, industri, dan masyarakat dalam mengatasi berbagai tantangan di masa depan.
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS SCAFFOLDING TERHADAP CARA BERPIKIR KREATIF SISWA KELAS VIII-2 SMP NEGERI 12 KOTA TANGGERANG SELATAN
Authors: Marlina Lina
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT
Learning requires a process, including when students learn something, it requires a process of creative thinking so that a teacher's assistance is needed by students. This research aims to see how the scaffolding-based learning process is applied to students' creative thinking, especially in subjects of Pancasila. The target of this research is class VIII-2 students at SMPN 12 South Tanggerang City, using a qualitative approach research method through the stages of observation, interviews, and documentation carried out by the researcher. From the results of this research, the application of scaffolding-based learning to students' creative thinking can be successful, said to be successful because, with scaffolding-based learning, students who previously did not know and could not finally know can do so with gradual assistance from educators gradually students can learn it independently and by themselves students can easily understand the learning material so that enable students to think more creatively.
URGENSI PERJANJIAN PRANIKAH SEBAGAI KESEPAKATAN AWAL SUATU PERKAWINAN DAN AKIBAT HUKUM BAGI AHLI WARIS
Authors: Anantasia Gisela
Published: October 2024

Abstract  
A marriage agreement (prenup) is a form of agreement made between one party and another party before holding a wedding ceremony to validate the two as husband and wife. Household issues related to property are closely related to marriage agreements (pre-nuptials). The existence of a marriage agreement (pre-nup) is intended to avoid wealth inequality in household relationships. The aim of this research is to study, analyze and provide a general view to the public regarding marriage (pre-nup) agreements. The research method used is qualitative research through a case study approach using legislation as regulations and also processing data through cases that have occurred as research references. The function and benefits of marriage agreements (pre-nuptials) as a guideline that regulates the rights and obligations of husband and wife regarding the future of the family, whether regarding children's education, business, etc. residence, etc. as long as it does not conflict with law and morality. Protect family members from the threat of domestic violence.
Membangun Wawasan Global Warga Negara Muda melalui Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Global di Indonesia
Authors: Untari Aryanti Dwi
Published: October 2024

This article aims to describe the global insights of young citizens and the conceptual framework of global citizenship education in Indonesia. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a literature study method carried out through several stages ranging from collecting, analyzing, to interpreting data from various written sources, such as books, journal articles, research reports, and other documents. Global insight includes not only knowledge of international events, but also an in-depth understanding of how those events are interrelated and impact everyday life in different parts of the world. In this era, young people must be able to think critically and be adaptive to global changes, as well as have high social awareness to be able to contribute positively in a global society. Global awareness includes cultural awareness, interconnectivity, global identity, social responsibility and critical thinking skills. All these dimensions aim to equip youth with the necessary skills to participate in a global society and deal with international issues. In the Indonesian curriculum, global citizenship education needs to be integrated with relevant approaches through thematic learning, collaborative projects, and the use of technology, aligned with the standards set by UNESCO to encourage awareness and active participation in global issues. This approach includes a number of key elements designed to improve learners' understanding, skills and attitudes in an interconnected global context.
PERAN UNIT PELAYANAN TERPADU PUSAT PELAYANAN TERPADU PEMBERDAYAAN PEREMPUAN DAN ANAK (UPT P2TP2A) DALAM MENDAMPINGI ANAK KORBAN KEKERASAN SEKSUAL
Authors: Aulawi Anton
Published: October 2024

The   Integrated   Service   Unit   of   the   Integrated   Service   Center   for   the Empowerment of Women and Children (UPT P2TP2A) Serang Regency is an institution under the auspices of the Office of Family Planning for the Empowerment  of  Women  and  Children  (DKBP3A)  Serang  Regency.  UPT P2TP2A is an institution engaged in the social and legal fields. This study aims to determine the extent of the role of UPT P2TP2A in assisting Children Victims of Sexual Violence in Serang Regency. The method used in this study is a qualitative research in which the results of the findings in this study will be analyzed and described in detail and clearly. Cases of sexual violence against minors are still common in Serang Regency, seen from the data on cases of sexual violence which are increasing every year. To increase legal awareness of the community to be further improved. Extension programs that are considered to be able to prevent an increase in the number of sexual violence against children can be more effective. Basically, the role of UPT P2TP2A Serang Regency is in accordance with regulations on child protection and other implementing regulations. The obstacles that the researchers encountered were human resources, lack of legal education and the lack of parental roles.
AVALIAÇÃO DOS BENEFÍCIOS E RISCOS DO USO DE CORTICOSTERÓIDES TÓPICOS EM PACIENTES PEDIÁTRICOS: UMA ANÁLISE ABRANGENTE
Authors: Braga Mariana Baião Carneiro de Lucca , Venâncio Lucas Gonçalves , Malaquini Lucca Lorenzo Déo , Cavalcante Thiago Arruda Prado
Published: October 2024

Os corticosteróides tópicos (TCS) desempenham um papel fundamental no tratamento de diversas condições dermatológicas em crianças, graças às suas propriedades anti-inflamatórias. Este estudo avalia a segurança e a eficácia dos TCS, como hidrocortisona, betametasona e clobetasol, em dermatologia pediátrica. A análise abrange a classificação de potência dos medicamentos, suas indicações, os riscos associados ao uso prolongado e as diretrizes para prescrição em pacientes pediátricos. Através da revisão da literatura, foram coletadas evidências clínicas que demonstram a eficácia dos TCS no manejo de condições como dermatite atópica, evidenciando a necessidade de monitoramento contínuo e da educação dos cuidadores para otimizar os resultados terapêuticos.
ISiM: proposta de uma métrica para simpliﬁcação de sentenças em linguagem natural
Authors:   , Costa Lucas Mucida
Published: October 2024

Em uma sociedade complexa, a habilidade de simpliﬁcar textos pode ser bastante útil. Uma comunicação clara, concisa e de fácil compreensão são características bem-vindas na interação entre pessoas. Em virtude dessa necessidade, pesquisas voltadas ao desen- volvimento de modelos capazes de produzir textos mais simples importantes, e a busca por corpus adequados para treinar e aperfeiçoar esses modelos é um campo de pesquisa ativo. No entanto, para cumprirmos essa exigência, é necessário que possamos desenvolver métricas que possibilitem veriﬁcar o quanto uma sentença é mais simples que outra com signiﬁcado similar. Nesta pesquisa, desenvolvemos uma métrica de simpliﬁcação de textos para a área de Processamento de Linguagem Natural (PLN), denominada ISiM. A mé- trica proposta supera as limitações das métricas existentes, oferecendo uma abordagem rápida, simples, livre de intervenção humana e independente da língua contribuindo na avaliação da qualidade da simpliﬁcação textual. Além disso, ISiM se demonstrou eﬁciente na criação e no reﬁnamento de corpora de pares de sentenças complexo/simples, sendo essa uma contribuição para as pesquisas na área. Também, foi criado nesta pesquisa, um modelo gerador de textos simpliﬁcados, utilizando para Ąne tunning um corpus otimizado pela métrica ISiM. Durante os experimentos, a métrica demonstrou sua eﬁcácia em di- versas aplicações, como sua velocidade ao gerar resultados em poucos segundos, obtendo uma taxa de acerto de 96,94% ao ser testada em um corpus existente de pares de frase complexo/simples, 77,5% de acerto ao confrontada com um formulário respondido por humanos, e também superando outros modelos de geração de frases simpliﬁcadas da li- teratura. Além disso, a pesquisa destaca a relevância social da simpliﬁcação de textos, especialmente em um contexto como o do Brasil, onde o analfabetismo funcional atinge mais de 62 milhões de pessoas, sendo um desaﬁo signiﬁcativo a ser superado. A diﬁculdade de compreensão de textos complexos devido à deﬁciências na educação da população mos- tra o quanto ainda precisamos melhorar nosso sistema de ensino, e reforça a importância de desenvolver ferramentas como a ISiM para ajudar a tornar a informação mais acessível e compreensível para todos. Palavras-chave: Inteligência Artiﬁcial; Processamento de Linguagem Natural; Simpliﬁ- cação de Texto; Métrica; ISiM; Mucimples.
O uso da gamificação através de aplicativos para smartphones na consolidação do descritor D-18 do PAEBES que envolve o ensino da Tabela Periódica
Authors:   , Lopes Whydson Alexsandro
Published: October 2024

O ensino de Química precisa atender as necessidades do aluno do século XXI, da tida geração Z que está imerso em tecnologias e mídias sociais. O auxílio das tecnologias digitais de informação e comunicação (TDIC) nesse processo podem tornar as aulas mais atrativas favorecendo a assimilação dos conteúdos. De acordo com as exigências do Programa de Mestrado Profissional em Química em Rede Nacional (PROFQUI), esta pesquisa foi desenvolvida de modo a investigar a influência do uso das TDIC como metodologia ativa na consolidação do conteúdo referente ao estudo da Tabela Periódica (TP) através do uso de aplicativos móveis para smartphones. O estudo justifica-se pela importância de buscar metodologias diferenciadas como as mídias digitais para tornar as aulas mais atrativas, por meio do game que visa contribuir com a compreensão da Tabela Periódica pela sua organização, propriedades e aplicação em situações do cotidiano. A pesquisa realizada foi de cunho qualitativo visando analisar o desenvolvimento dos alunos diante da metodologia aplicada com uma abordagem descritiva. Sendo assim, foi utilizado um estudo de caso onde captou-se informações importantes junto aos sujeitos da pesquisa, alunos da 1ª série do Ensino Médio (EM) da Escola Estadual de Ensino Fundamental e Médio (EEEFM) Álvaro Castelo. A partir dos resultados obtidos foram construídos gráficos que permitem visualizar o rendimento dos alunos após a aplicação de uma sequência didática elaborada, onde os estudantes da 1ª série Ensino Médio do Curso Técnico em Administração (ADM) apresentaram melhores resultado quando comparados aos alunos da 1ª série Ensino Médio do itinerário formativo Terra Vida e Cosmos (TVC). Como produto deste trabalho foi criado um aplicativo para smartphone, com o nome PERIOD QUIZ, que aborda questões sobre a TP desde a história, classificação, nomes e símbolos dos elementos químicos além das Propriedades Periódicas. Palavras-chave: Tecnologias Digitais de Informação e Comunicação; Ensino de Química; Tabela Periódica; Gamificação
Um panorama sobre diversidade de gênero na indústria de jogos indie no Brasil
Authors:   , Batista Estela Miranda
Published: October 2024

Os jogos digitais tornaram-se uma parte fundamental da cultura global de entretenimento, e no Brasil, 50,9% das pessoas jogadoras são mulheres. No entanto, apesar desse cenário aparentemente equitativo, a literatura aponta para uma baixa representatividade feminina tanto entre os personagens dos jogos quanto nas equipes de desenvolvimento. Entre os estudos que exploram a temática de gênero em jogos digitais, a maioria tem focado nas personagens e no impacto destas em mulheres jogadoras. Um dos temas menos explorados é a participação feminina no desenvolvimento de jogos digitais. No contexto brasileiro, destacam-se as empresas de desenvolvimento de jogos indie, que representam cerca de 57% desse mercado. Jogos indie são produzidos por uma única pessoa ou por pequenas equipes. A literatura também tem apontado uma escassez de estudos que abordam a temática de gênero no desenvolvimento de jogos indie no Brasil. O objetivo desta pesquisa é identiﬁcar se existe impacto da diversidade de gênero no desenvolvimento de jogos indie no contexto brasileiro e, em caso positivo, como isso se propaga no ambiente de trabalho, no ciclo de desenvolvimento e em elementos dos jogos. Para alcançar este objetivo, a pesquisa foi realizada junto a cinco empresas brasileiras de desenvolvimento de jogos indie. Os resultados indicaram que o perﬁl das pessoas desenvolvedoras nas empresas participantes é semelhante ao da indústria convencional de jogos digitais, com a maioria sendo homens (59,1%) e brancos (77,3%), mas com melhores índices de participação feminina nos cargos. No ambiente de trabalho, 87,5% das mulheres destas empresas relataram enfrentar desaﬁos relacionados à diversidade de gênero, seja neste ambiente, ou em redes sociais de negócios e empregos. Quanto ao impacto da diversidade de gênero na produtividade, as equipes mais diversas apresentaram melhores índices de produtividade em relação ao tempo de atraso, com uma média de apenas 16,5% do tempo total. Embora não haja uma correlação direta entre a diversidade das equipes avaliadas e a diversidade dos personagens nos jogos, os jogos criados por equipes mais diversas obtiveram maior aceitação do público, com uma média de 95,7% de avaliações positivas em plataformas de distribuição digital de jogos. Palavras-chave: Mulheres Desenvolvedoras. Índice Blau de Diversidade. Ciclo de Desenvolvimento.
"Galeno" Neurosurgery Device for Brain Herniation a Multidisciplinary Approach to Complexity
Authors:   P.zza Dante n.1, Anagni (FR) 03012, Italy, Piscitelli Claudia
Published: October 2024

Introduction: “Galeno” is the theoretical medical device that I designed for patients with severe stroke and herniated brain. It is shaped like a helmet, 3D printed. The design of this device combines: neurosurgery, neurotechnology, drug delivery and modern knowledge of biomedical engineering and computer science. The goal is to reduce brain edema and optimize homeostasis.
Community Service, Transcultural Training, Excellent Service, and Effective Communication in the Context of Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) in 2022
Authors:   Parepare School of Nursing, Makassar Health Polytechnic, Jalan laupe, Kelurahan Bukit Harapan, Kecamatan Soreang, Parepare City, Sulawesi Selatan Province, Indonesia, Agussalim Agussalim
Published: October 2024

Culture was born and developed and changed along with the times. The progress of a particular nation, tribe and region is largely determined also by the culture of an area or tribe. Interprofessional Collaboration is needed as a part and health and nursing services that are more focused in the form of teamwork among fellow health service providers with the aim of client recovery and improving the image of the hospital.
A Study Exploring the Motivations and Recovery Process of Recurrent Non-Fatal Self-Harm Behaviors in the Asian Female Community
Authors:   Upper Iowa University, Psychology A Qualitative Approach, USA, Leung Artemis
Published: October 2024

Previous literature has suggested that non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) could be conceptualised as behavioural addiction as they share common characteristics. While NSSI continues to be a problem among the Chinese female population, help-seeking rates remain low. There has been little research into the psychosocial factors and cultural influence contributing to NSSI and its help-seeking behaviour. This research presents an up-to-date background and prevalence rate of NSSI behaviour in Hong Kong. It seeks to explore the subjective experiences of NSSI as an addictive behaviour through a qualitative analysis of interviews with 13 Chinese female participants who are in recovery from it. Interviews were transcribed and analysed for understanding the shared themes across participants’ accounts in deliberate self-injurious behaviour. Alexithymia was found to be a trait that may contribute to their NSSI. Participants’ self-wounding habits met some addictive criteria mentioned in DSM-V. The implications of these findings for the treatment and interventions of Chinese females engaged in NSSI are discussed.
Urethral Caruncle: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Radiology, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana-Cedimed, Medellín, Colombia, Gomez Manuela Restrepo , Peña Tatiana Arroyave ,   Department of Radiology, CES University, Medellín, Colombia, Tisnés María Camila ,   Department of Radiology, CES University, Medellín, Colombia, Márquez Carolina Gutiérrez ,   Department of Radiology, division of body imaging, Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín, Colombia
Published: October 2024

The urethral caruncle is the most frequent benign tumor in postmenopausal women due to their low levels of estrogen. The main differential diagnosis is the urethral carcinoma, which is why a clinical case of a patient with a urethral caruncle is presented. The clinical and radiological characteristics are reviewed to ensure an appropriate patient approach, treatment, and histopathological correlation.
Our Anesthesia Experience in a Pediatric Patient with Ruptured Lung Hydatid Cyst
Authors:   University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Istanbul, Bakırköy/ Turkey, Aslan Bilge
Published: October 2024

Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and transmitted to humans mostly through canine feces. Although it can settle in every organ in the body, the lung is the most frequently involved organ in children.
Diagnosis, Prognostic Factors and Therapeutic Management of Invasive Fungal Infections. The Results of a Cross-Sectional Study in a Tunisian Hospital
Authors:   Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Monastir, Tunisia, Donia Ghedira
Published: October 2024

Introduction: Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is associated to a high morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Patients and Methods: Our cross-sectional study focuses on patients who developed an IFI and treated with systemic antifungals, over a period of 14 months in a tunisian hospital. Clinico-biological data, risk factors, and therapeutic management were collected and analyzed. Results and Discussion: We report 51 cases with IFI, aged between 15 and 85 years. 56.9% were hospitalized in intensive care units and nearly 80% already suffer from other pathologies. Based on the EORTC/MSGERC criteria and clinical, radiological and biological data, IFIs were classified as follows : 49.3% cases of “proven infection”, 10.1% cases of “probable infection” and 17.4% cases of “possible infection”. Two risk factors revealed to correlate with a poor prognosis: intubation or invasive ventilation and long-term corticosteroid therapy. C.glabrata was the most common isolated species, agent responsible for invasive candidiasis. Resistances for fluconazole were not noticed. The anti-fungals prescribed for management of the IFI were: caspofungin, anidulafungin, voriconazole, amphotericin B and fluconzaole (following de-escalation). Conclusion: A close multidisciplinary collaboration between clinicians, radiologists, mycologists and pharmacists can improve the prognosis of these infections.
Stepper Motor Controlled by Pic 16F84 Microcontroller
Authors:   Biomedical Engineering, Kampala International University, Uganda, Adie Awafung Emmanuel
Published: October 2024

Background: Most times in engineering and other fields, engines need to be transformed from one form to another, in circuits and most components we are familiar with, electrical engines, impulses, digital information and etc needs to be changed from one level to another, this is done by a motor, be it in any kind, pending on the desired function. This literature review examines various research that has been done using the PIC 16F84 microcontroller for the control of stepper motors. The PIC 16F84 is a popular choice for stepper motor control applications due to its simplicity, low cost, and ease of programmability.
TEM Analysis and Failure Mechanism Studies of Bromine-Induced Defects in Wafer Fabrication
Authors:   Wintech-Nano (Nanjing) Pte Ltd Floor 1, Building B, No.6, Mingyuan Road, Yuhuatai District,Nanjing, China 210012,Wintech Nano-Technology Services Pte Ltd,The Alpha #03-26, 10 Science Park Rd, Singapore Science Park II, Singapore, Hua Younan
Published: October 2024

In wafer fabrication, the contamination of halogen is commonly encountered, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine. These contaminants can seriously impact product’s quality and yield. In the previous works, we have studied F and Cl-induced metal corrosion and failure mechanisms. In this paper, we will apply TEM analysis technique to study Br-indued corrosion and failure mechanism. Moreover, we will introduce a model of “Br-chain chemical reaction” to explain why even a little bit of Br contamination, it can cause very bad corrosion results, and the formation of the worm-like defects at the side of Al metal lines in wafer fabrication.
Effect of Anterior Uveitis on Corneal Endothelial Cells
Authors:   Master of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Tishreen University Hospital, Lattakia, Syria, Suliman Siba , Rajab Mahmoud ,   Professor & Head of the Ophthalmic Division, Faculty of Medicine, Tishreen University Hospital, Lattakia, Syria, Salman Afraa ,   Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Tishreen University Hospital, Lattakia, Syria
Published: October 2024

Objective: Investigating the impact of anterior uveitis on changes occurring in corneal endothelial cells. Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study (cases and controls), the research sample included 43 patients (86 eyes) from the ophthalmic clinic attendees at Tishreen University Hospital in Latakia during the period 2023-2024. Results: The average corneal endothelial cell count was lower in the anterior uveitis group, both granulomatous (2074.16±173.70 cells/mm²) and nongranulomatous (2188.38±165.7 cells/mm²) types, compared to the control group (2696.1±136.60 cells/mm²) with a (p-value <0.01) in all age groups studied. The average percentage of hexagonal cells was lower in the both granulomatous (42.41±2.6%) and non- granulomatous (47.0±2.2%) types, compared to the control group (61.4±2.0%) with a (p-value <0.01) in all age groups studied. The average cell volume change coefficient was higher in the anterior uveitis group, both granulomatous (40.16±2.1) and non-granulomatous (34.70±1.08) types, compared to the control group (29.8±1.36) with a (p-value <0.01) in all age groups studied. Host and disease-related characteristics had no effect on the measured results) p-value=0.184(. ECC was negatively correlated to the duration of uveitis (a=-0.513; p-value<0.001), maximum intraocular pressure during the course of disease (a=-0.472; p-value = 0.0001), and the number of attacks (a=-0.515; p-value<0.001). Conclusion: Corneal endothelial cells are affectd in patients with anterior uveitis, and this negative impact increases with the duration of the disease, the number of attacks, and the presence of elevated intraocular pressure. This negative impact is more pronounced in granulomatous uveitis.
Global Dynamics of Teaching and Learning Mathematics During the Period of Coronavirus Pandemic: Some Reflections from Nigeria
Authors:   Faculty of Education & Extension Services, Department of Science and Vocational Education, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, AK Tsafe
Published: October 2024

The paper begins by bringing to the fore the universality of the COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant consequences in all human indices of developmenthealth, education, aviation, infrastructure, tourism etc
Social Implications of Human Killings for Money Ritual among the Yoruba People of Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Oke Olusegun Peter
Published: October 2024

Human killing for money ritual in Nigeria, particularly in the southwest region, has become a source of general concern. The highly valued virtues of hard work, honesty and dignity of labour have been sacrificed on the altar of materialism and the Get-Rich-Quick syndrome by the money ritualists. Their belief that wealth accumulation is more important regardless of the repercussions of such activities have negatively impacted the country's already fragile security situation. Over time, this menace has sparked a flurry of discussions among stakeholders on security issues related to development. Previous studies on the subject of money ritual induced human killing and its effects in southwest Nigeria has mostly been examined from a number of perspectives. Some scholars studied the problem from a security viewpoint, while others viewed it from the perspectives of poverty, greed, unemployment and loss of morals without paying adequate attention to its social implications. Therefore, the objective of this study is to examine the social implications of money ritual induced human killing. Youths and middle-aged men and women from Yoruba communities were interviewed using qualitative and unstructured questions. The findings showed that the causes of human killing for money ritual includ greed, inordinate ambition, peer pressure, social media influence, poor parenting, loss of societal value systems, government insensitivity to the plight of the people, unemployment, corruption, and similar issues. The study recommends that both parents and government should make good efforts to reorient the youths as they also improve on security architectire.
Standards-Based Concept-Matrix as a Strategy in Deepening the Conceptual Understanding of Grade 9 Students in Economics
Authors: Sismondo Gregorio R.
Published: October 2024

This study sought to develop the conceptual understanding of the students in Economics using the standard-based concept matrix as a strategy. The quasi-experimental research causal-comparative research method was used in this study. This involved 46 students from the Grade 9 level who were taking up Economics as a Social Studies subject during the School Year 2023-2024. Purposive sampling was used to select the participants for this research. The validated test papers in the third and fourth quarter periods are the main instruments utilized. This research found that students’ conceptual understanding of the topics during the third and fourth quarter periods was deepened. Using the standards-based concept matrix, the students collaborated to discuss the topics. A standard-based concept matrix must be partnered with group activities so that the students will be allowed to think about their answers and listen to their classmates’ answers during the process. There is a need to replicate this research with the pretest and post-test to confirm the efficacy of a standard-based concept matrix as a strategy in teaching Economics. The standard-based concept matrix can also be used as a form of assessment, not just as a strategy.
Digital Marketing and Brand Awareness in Media Agencies in Rwanda. Case Study: Buy & Sell Company Ltd
Authors: Phanuel Hakizimana
Published: October 2024

This study examines the impact of digital marketing on brand awareness within Rwanda’s media agencies, focusing on Buy & Sell Company Ltd. The research specifically explores the effects of email promotion, social media marketing, and search engine promotion on brand recognition, perceived quality, and brand loyalty. Using a descriptive research design and regression analysis, the study analyzes data from 100 customers. The findings reveal that digital marketing significantly contributes to brand awareness, with a 98.3% impact, and positively influences brand recognition, perceived quality, and brand loyalty, with contributions of 96.6%, 96.9%, and 97.2%, respectively. The study concludes that digital marketing has a strong, positive effect on brand awareness and recommends enhancing digital marketing strategies to further build trust and customer satisfaction.
“Enhancing Academic Success: The Role of Emotional Intelligence in University Students”
Authors: Salleh Shazwani Mohd , Khairi Siti Murni Mat , Halim Norhafizah Abdul , Idrus Nurul Izzati , Rozali Norhasyikin
Published: October 2024

This study investigates the role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in enhancing academic success among university students. The problem addressed is the growing concern over academic performance and the need for effective strategies to improve it. The aim of the study is to explore how different components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—affect academic success, as measured by GPA, retention rates, and academic engagement. Utilizing a cross-sectional research design, the study surveyed university students using validated questionnaires to assess their EI levels and academic performance. Data were analyzed using statistical methods to identify relationships between EI components and academic success, while considering the moderating effects of academic environment and student demographics, and the mediating roles of stress management and academic engagement.
Teaching Assistants, Respected Enough to Teach, but Not Enough to Be Paid Accordingly
Authors: Hodgkins Angela , Malomo Michelle , Solvason Carla
Published: October 2024

In this article, we examine the role and responsibilities of teaching assistants (TAs) in primary schools in England. A survey exploring the health and wellbeing of educators received 244 responses, with 70 TAs eager to share their experiences. While literature indicates that expectations placed upon TAs are often unclear and fluid, our data suggests that this vagueness can be exploited by leaders. In response to our survey, a picture emerges where the responsibilities of TAs increased exponentially during the pandemic and have not lessened since. In a role that is very poorly paid and can be relatively unsupported, the inevitable impact of this is a significant increase in stress and anxiety. This stress not only impacts TAs' mental health and wellbeing but also affects their family relationships. In this article we call for a review of this role at school level, and for consideration to be given to clearer pay scales and job descriptions. We advise schools to consider actions that create a more respectful school culture, where the skills, knowledge and wellbeing of TAs is valued on a par with their teaching colleagues.
 
 
Received: 5 August 2024 | Revised: 6 October 2024 | Accepted: 9 October 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are openly available in WRaP (Worcester Research & Publications), University of Worcester at https://eprints.worc.ac.uk/, reference number 1475-7575.
 
Author Contribution Statement
Angela Hodgkins: Conceptualization, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data Curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Visualization, Project administration. Michelle Malomol: Conceptualization, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Resources, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Project administration. Carla Solvason: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal Analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data Curation, Writing - original draft, Writing - review & editing, Supervision, Project Administration.
Navigating organizational dynamics : Insights on culture and citizenship behaviour
Authors: Panigrahi Anwesweta , Kumar Arya , Dash Bidya , Sarangi Bandana , Hota Sweta Leena
Published: October 2024

This study explores the intricate relationship between organizational culture and employee’s organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), recognizing the pivotal role of organizational dynamics in shaping workplace behaviors. By synthesizing existing literature, the research aims to elucidate the fundamental concepts of OCB and organizational culture, shedding light on their constituent elements and potential interplay. Through a comprehensive review of scholarly works, the study underscores the significance of specific organizational culture frameworks in fostering positive OCB among employees. Notably, it highlights the factors contributing to favorable responses and actions within distinct organizational cultures, emphasizing the importance of cultivating environments conducive to employee engagement and discretionary efforts. By examining these dynamics, the research aims to provide insights that inform organizational leaders and practitioners in effectively managing organizational culture to enhance employee behaviors and overall organizational effectiveness.
Sustainable development and zero hunger : A focus on India’s social entrepreneurship initiatives
Authors: Mohanty Nirupama , Parida Jayanta Kumar , Kumar Arya , Hota Sweta Leena , Debyani Devi
Published: October 2024

The study examines global challenges in sustainable development, particularly in food security and achieving zero hunger, focusing on India. It discusses the World Bank’s commitment of $45 billion to address food and nutrition issues and the FAO’s goal to reduce food insecurity by half. The study highlights India’s strategic initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship for economic and social advancement, aligning with the SDGs. It emphasizes the critical role of social enterprises in addressing developmental obstacles and advancing towards zero hunger. The study calls for urgent, coordinated actions to create a world free of hunger by 2030, underscoring the importance of partnerships between the private sector, government, academia, and indigenous groups.
Presentación: Literatura y crónicas franciscanas en la Edad Moderna
Authors: Vázquez Bello Pablo
Published: October 2024

Este volumen recoge trabajos de calidad que han tenido la pretensión de presentar la construcción, estudio y análisis de las crónicas franciscanas en la Edad Moderna. Para su cimentación contamos con casi una decena de aportaciones que se aproximan a esta temática desde lo local a lo global, y desde lo particular a lo general
Factors Contributing to the Successful Promotion of Persons with Disabilities at Provincial Departments in South Africa
Authors: Mashala Phuti Rivonia , Majola Brian Kwazi
Published: October 2024

Persons with disability constitute about 15% of the world population, yet the official unemployment rate is at least twice that of persons without disabilities. The ILO reported that persons with disabilities are mostly underemployed in low-wage jobs with a lack of promotions and poor working conditions than their counterparts without disabilities in the workplace. Many studies conducted focus on the factors affecting the employment of persons with disabilities in general and very few on their successful promotion to higher positions. This paper aims to identify the factors contributing to the successful promotion of persons with disabilities at the selected Limpopo Provincial Department in South Africa. The study is exploratory and adopts a qualitative approach. It focuses on the Department of Social Development (DSD) and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) where eighteen respondents were purposively sampled, nine persons with different disabilities and nine human resource officials. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interview guide to allow respondents to disclose their thoughts and feelings about promotional experiences. Some interviews were conducted face-to-face and virtually due to time and financial constraints. Data was collected using secondary information such as government policies, reports, prescripts, and publications. Thematic analysis was used, and themes were induced from the interview data. Data was presented in the form of tables and percentages. The study recommends that provincial departments promote a culture of inclusion where persons with disabilities feel valued, respected, and supported in various ways.
The Internet of Peace: Unpacking the Gender-IoT-peacebuilding Nexus in Sudan and Colombia
Authors: Nhengu Dudziro
Published: October 2024

This research explored the linkages between gender, internet of things and peacebuilding in conflict and in peace times. A desk review of literature and a case analysis of two countries, Sudan and Colombia, were utilised to collect data for the study. The Feminist Techno-science Framework was applied to the study, to analyse how technologies can be used and designed to promote inclusive social justice and peace and it assesses how women’s experiences and perspectives can inform and shape technological innovation and draws the marginalised to the centre of peacebuilding action. The study concluded that inclusive usage of IoT advances the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda by providing opportunities for women's participation in peacebuilding processes, enhancing their social, economic, political, and environmental engagement, provided that operating legal frameworks for ICT usage are gender inclusive.
Generative AI as a New Paradigm for Personalized Tutoring in Modern Education
Authors: Leon Maikel
Published: October 2024

Conventional education often falls short when delivering personalized and immediate support to all students, resulting in disparities in understanding and unequal learning opportunities. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for on-demand tutoring, offering personalized support 24/7. This paper delves into the potential application of GenAI as an on-demand tutoring system, addressing the critical need for immediate and personalized educational support. Implementing GenAI to establish an on-demand tutoring system that delivers personalized, real-time assistance is vital in meeting the demands of today’s academic landscape. Critical components of this approach encompass advanced natural language processing techniques to comprehend and respond to student inquiries, machine learning algorithms to tailor support to individual learning styles, and a scalable cloud-based infrastructure to ensure round-the-clock availability. This approach’s expected scientific surplus value lies in its capacity to significantly enhance educational outcomes by providing scalable, personalized learning experiences. This paper elucidates a pathway for future research and development in this area, highlighting the potential of GenAI to revolutionize education and improve learning outcomes for all students.