bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Formulasi Sediaan Pomade Ekstrak Daun Meniran (Phyllanthus niruri L.) Sebagai Perangsang Penumbuh Rambut Pada Kelinci
Authors: Syafitri Anggun , Marbun Viktor Edyward , Laia Sardamai
Published: May 2024

Background: Meniran petroleum ether extract 2% which contains lignans and terpenoids can increase hair growth activity by inhibiting 5α-reductase. In addition, the ethanol extract of candlenut seeds from the same family as meniran Flavonoids and phenols can also stimulate hair growth. Previous studies have also shown that quercetin also has activity to increase hair growth. Meniran is also known to contain the flavonoids quercetin, nirurin, rutin, quercitrin, astragalin and galocatechin. So meniran ethanol extract was chosen for this study. Based on a literature search about this research, the researcher was interested in formulating meniran leaf extract pomade (Phyllanthus niruri L.) as a hair stimulant in rabbits (Oryclolagus cunucilus).
Purpose: To determine the formulation of meniran leaf extract pmade (Phyllanthus niruri L.) which is good in stimulating hair growth in rabbits.
Methods: The method used was an experimental study to test the characteristics of pomade preparations with meniran leaf extract concentrations of 5%, 7.5% and 10% with organoleptic, homogeneity, spreadability, pH, irritation and freeze-thaw parameters.
Results: From the results of the research on the characteristic test of pomade preparations on formulations of formula I, formula II and formula III it was found that they fulfilled the characteristics of pomade while F0 did not meet the spreadability requirements.
Conclusion: Among the three formulations, it was found that pomade with formula III had the effectiveness of a good hair growth stimulant and could compete with the positive control.
COMPARISON ANTIOXIDAN ACTIVITY OF RED GINGER (Zingiber officinale var. rubrum) ETANOL EXTRACTION BY MASERATION AND DIGESTI MASERATION METHODS
Authors: Merry Jesica
Published: May 2024

The red ginger plant (Zingiber officinale variety rubrum) is a common plant in our surroundings that is used to cure a number of degenerative diseases as well as pain management, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory conditions. Volatile oil, non-volatile oil and starch substances are part of red ginger. The volatile oil or volatile oil gives ginger its characteristic odor, and the non-volatile oil or oleoresin gives it its bitter taste. Oleoresin, which consists of resin, gingerol, and shogaol, It is an antioxidant needed by the body to prevent free radicals from forming and being harmful to the body. The reason for this is to determine the antioxidant content of red ginger. The extraction methods used were maceration with the process of soaking the material using nonpolar solvents without heating and digestion maceration or kinetic maceration (continuous stirring) using weak heating at 40-50°C. Very strong antioxidant activity was obtained where digestion maceration with an IC50 value of 7,30 was stronger than maceration with an IC50 of 11,90 because heating in digestion maceration opens the tissue in red ginger so that active compounds are extracted out.
SOSIALISASI PENCEGAHAN DIARE PADA ANAK USIA SEKOLAH DENGAN MEDIA PUZZLE DI SMP METHODIST 1 KUTALIMBARU KABUPATEN DELI SERDANG
Authors: Amirah Nada , Azhary Muhammad Rifqi , Sitio Sri Sudewi , Putri Rizqi Nanda , Tanjung Lina Febriani , Damanik Yunita Syahputri
Published: May 2024

Diarrhea is an environmental disease that occurs in almost all geographical areas in the world and is always present at every level of society. The emergence of diarrhea is caused by multifactors that need to be known and understood by society, starting from the smallest sphere, namely the family. School-aged children are one of the targets for being given knowledge regarding diarrhea prevention so that they can take this knowledge to their families for faster dissemination of information. However, providing information using the material method alone is not good enough to attract school-age interest in learning something, so in this community service, puzzle media is used so that students can play while learning to understand the factors that cause diarrhea and preventive measures against it. This socialization using puzzle media was applied to students in grades VII, VIII, and IX of SMP Methodist 1 Kutalimbaru. Students are divided into groups consisting of 3 participants, each group is allowed to put the pictures together on the puzzle and answer the questions on the puzzle board before attaching them. Each participant was also asked to explain the material contained in the puzzle to measure their level of knowledge regarding diarrhea and its prevention. This method is considered effective in providing knowledge to students. Students look enthusiastic about learning while playing with puzzle media so that they can easily understand and remember the material presented by the instructor.
PENYULUHAN PERAN ASI EKSKLUSIF TERHADAP TUMBUH KEMBANG ANAK DITENGAH WANITA PEKERJA PEDAGANG PASAR TRADISIONAL
Authors: Aryani Peny , Ariescha Putri Ayu Yessy , Siagian Nurul Aini , Andriani Andriani
Published: May 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding is giving breast milk to babies from 0-6 months of age exclusively without additional food or drink. Exclusive breastfeeding provides many benefits for both baby and mother. Some of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for babies are increasing the baby's body resistance or antibodies against disease attacks and helping the baby's brain and physical development. For the Deli Serdang Regency area, the percentage of babies who receive exclusive breast milk is only 47.26%. From these data it can be seen that there is still a lack of exclusive breastfeeding for babies. The low level of exclusive breastfeeding will have an impact on the quality and vitality of the next generation. One of the factors that hinders exclusive breastfeeding is working mothers, especially in the informal sector such as traditional market traders.
This PKM activity using the counseling method aims to provide information to breastfeeding mothers about the role of exclusive breastfeeding in the growth and development of babies among women who work as traders at the Deli Tua traditional market. The process of implementing this community service activity is carried out by providing information and education to respondents regarding the role of exclusive breastfeeding in the growth and development of babies and tips on how to meet the needs of exclusive breastfeeding for children among women who work as traditional market traders. Then the respondents distributed pre-test and post-test questionnaires to the participants and the results obtained were 76.9% of the 13 respondents had increased knowledge regarding the role of exclusive breastfeeding in the growth and development of babies and tips on how to meet the needs of exclusive breastfeeding for children among working women. as a traditional market trader.
PENDAMPINGAN DIGITALISASI BERKAS REKAM MEDIS GUNA MENDUKUNG KEBERHASILAN IMPLEMENTASI REKAM MEDIS ELEKTRONIK DI RSUP HAJI ADAMALIK MEDAN
Authors: Wahab Bachtiyar - , Sembiring Alfrindo , Apriana Ana , Sembiring Efrata
Published: May 2024

Rumah sakit telah memprioritaskan penggunaan sistem rekam medis elektronik (RME) untuk meningkatkan efisiensi, akurasi, dan kemudahan akses ke data pasien. Namun, transisi dari rekam medis konvensional ke RME seringkali menimbulkan sejumlah masalah, terutama dalam hal digitalisasi berkas rekam medis yang sudah ada. Manfaat penggunaan  Rekam Medis Elektronik (RME) telah diakui secara luas, Salah satu manfaat rekam medis elektronik adalah kemampuannya untuk terus menerus memvalidasi data yang  berkualitas, terutama ketika pembuatan dan pengumpulan data dilakukan secara otomatis. Penggunaan RME sebagai solusi berbasis teknologi informasi (TI) untuk meningkatkan pertukaran informasi dan komunikasi antar tenaga kesehatan menjadi lebih efektif karena datanya terintegrasi satu sama lain. Metode penyuluhan dilakukan menggunakan peresentasi dan interaksi kepada pegawai di RSUP Haji Adamalik Medan. Kesimpulan akhir dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini  adalah kegiatan  penyuluhan kepada pegawai terhadap pendampingan digitalisasi berkas rekam medis di instalasi RSUP Haji Adamalik Medan.
Diretrizes e Recomendações de Países Emergentes para Apoiar Catadores de Materiais Recicláveis durante a Pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Araujo Luiggia Girardi Bastos Reis de , Silva Pammela Primo de Oliveira , Van Elk Ana Ghislane Henriques Pereira
Published: May 2024

Com a Pandemia de COVID-19, a gestão de resíduos sólidos urbanos tornou-se mais problemática, impactando significativamente a provisão de rendimento para os catadores(as) de materiais recicláveis. Com a perspectiva de avaliar as ações de países emergentes na gestão de recuperáveis voltadas a catadores(as), foi realizada uma pesquisa exploratória e documental sobre as principais recomendações de 11 organizações de relevância internacional, durante o período de 2020 e 2021, em países como: África do Sul, Argentina, Brasil, Índia, México e Turquia. Nos documentos analisados 27 tipos de ações foram recomendadas, sendo as mais presentes nos documentos avaliados: a) a segregação e identificação de resíduos, b) uso e distribuição de EPIs, c) o treinamento e distanciamento de trabalhadores, d) quarentena para sintomáticos(as), d) lavagem das mãos e, e) desinfecção de superfícies. O Programa Nacional das Nações Unidas para o Meio Ambiente (UNEP), a Associação Internacional de Resíduos Sólidos (ISWA) e a Comissão Europeia (EC) realizaram o maior número de recomendações. O Brasil recomendou 25 ações, superando países como Argentina, Mexico, África do Sul e Turquia. Ademais, foi o único país com recomendações de auxílio financeiro e benefícios sociais para catadores(as). Todavia, essas recomendações não foram desenvolvidas pelo poder executivo como nos outros países, e sim pelo Ministério Público e organizações sem fins lucrativos do setor de saneamento.
Assessing of Manual Sorting in Municipal Solid Waste: A Study Case in São Paulo City
Authors: Andrade Saiuri Anzei , Mondelli Giulliana
Published: May 2024

The dependence of political factors and the lack of integrated municipal waste (MSW) management in metropolitan regions of developing countries turn selective collection and circular economy great challenges to be implemented. This paper presents the characterization of the selective household MSW sent to a manual sorting plant located in the central area of the São Paulo City, aiming to assess the real rejects that are going to sanitary landfill after sorting process. Six sampling campaigns were carried out at the input and output of the sorting process during a year (2016 to 2017). The results show that the materials from the selective collection destined to the plant already arrive with 13.8 % of rejects. In addition, there are about 49.8 % of dry and recycled materials after the sorting process, half of them without commercial value, technical recycling solution available or non-identified. This study shown that, independent of the efficiency and social problems in the totally manual sorting process, which was higher than the local Materials Recovery Facilities, the lack of recycling industries and the presence of dry, but not recyclable materials, as composite packaging, non-identified plastics, Styrofoam and electronics difficult the profitability of this kind of plant.
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DOS CASOS DE TUBERCULOSE NOTIFICADOS NO MUNICÍPIO DE CACOAL E A IMPORTÂNCIA DA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA NA REDUÇÃO DA INFECÇÃO
Authors: Eduardo Lima Oliveira  , Khatlyn Rayeele Evencio da Silva Witcel  , Letícia Stefhanee Zulian Machado  , Jessíca Reco Cruz
Published: May 2024

A Tuberculose (TB) é considerada uma doença infectocontagiosa  causada através das bactérias que compõem o complexo Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, considerada negligenciada no Brasil, a prevalência da doença se dá  principalmente em pessoas as em situação de rua,  indígenas e privadas de liberdade. O objetivo deste estudo  foi identificar as características sociodemográficas e clínicas dos casos de tuberculose notificados no município de Cacoal no período de 2018 a 2018. Foram notificados 95 casos de tuberculose, com maior prevalência em indivíduos do sexo masculino, não brancos, em idade economicamente ativa e com nível de escolaridade menor que 10 anos. Predominou-se a forma pulmonar, o tabagismo, HIV e etilismo não foram considerados estatisticamente significativos neste estudo. O Tratamento Diretamente Observado (TDO) e a baciloscopia foi realizado na maior parte dos casos. Este estudo ressalta a importância da Atenção Primária à Saúde como rede ordenadora do cuidado na redução das taxas de abandono do tratamento e reinfecção da doença,  nem como da morbimortalidade por TB no país.
Peran Serangga Tanah dalam Budidaya Talas Beneng di Karangtanjung
Authors: Ferdiansyah Ilham Reza , Hermita Nuniek , Fatmawaty Andi Apriany , Saylendra Andree
Published: May 2024

Araceae is a plant family known as taro with a high level of diversity and is easily found by the public. Beneng taro (Xanthosoma undipes) is a plant in the Araceae family that is included in the local food commodities originating from Banten Province, especially in the Mount Karang. Soil insects are a type of insects that have an essential role in the food cycle, which supports the weathering process of organic material to have a positive influence on the physical and chemical properties of soil. The diversity of soil insects on taro beneng plants in Cinyurup Village is essential to be known to open up new opportunities for understanding their ecological benefits related to agricultural sustainability and biodiversity conservation. This research aims to determine soil insects and their role in the beneng taro cultivation area and to determine the diversity index of soil insects in the area. This research was carried out in February-March in Cinyurup Village, Karang Tanjung District, Pandeglang Regency. This research includes quantitative descriptive research with an exploratory method. Sampling was carried out by purposive sampling using the pitfall trap technique. The samples in this research are all ground insects trapped in pitfall traps. Trapped samples were identified based on their role and the calculated diversity index of the Shannon-Wiener method, which can facilitate the analysis of information about the type of individual and the number in an area. The identification results showed that there were 252 insects belonging to 6 families, namely Formicidae, Gryllidae, Tetrigidae, Scarabaeidae, Anisolabidae, and Muscidae. Formicidae and Scarabaeidae are land insects found in abundance due to the farming system based on the cultivation of wire that supports their survival. The diversity index value was obtained at 1.03064 which is included in the medium category. The insects found have varied roles, namely predators (Formicidae, Anisolabidae), herbivores (Gryllidae, Tetrigidae), pollinators (Formicidae, Muscidae), and decomposers (Scarabaeidae).
Improved Power Sharing Strategy for Parallel Connected Inverters in Standalone Micro-grid
Authors: Gaddameedhi Sravanthy , Susheela N.
Published: May 2024

The primary goal of integrating alternative energy systems such as solar and wind turbines into the power grid using power electronic devices is to meet the growing energy demands. Connecting inverters in parallel effectively enhance power capacity, reliability, and overall system efficiency. However, an uneven power distribution among the inverters is a significant limitation in these parallel connected inverters (PCI). This study focuses on a distributed generation (DG) unit comprising a solar photovoltaic system (SPV) and a battery energy storage system (BESS) connected to voltage source inverters (VSI) 1 and 2. The proposed approach aims to achieve uniform load/power distribution among the inverters with power management, maintaining a constant DC link voltage despite variations in solar irradiation and temperature. Additionally, the strategy targets the reduction of total harmonic distortion (THD) in the load current. The conventional droop control method is restricted in its ability to achieve accurate and uniform power distribution during load changes. An enhanced P-f and Q-E-based droop control technique (EDCT) and a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) have been proposed to address these challenges. Performance analysis using MATLAB/Simulink was conducted with two test cases, and a comparative assessment was carried out with a conventional controller, such as a Proportional Integral Controller (PIC) and Sliding Mode Controller (SMC), to showcase the effectiveness of the developed control technique. The proposed control method ensures equal sharing of active power of 2.5 and 4kW, 2.5 and 7.5kW and reactive powers of 2.5 and 4Vars, 2.5 and 7.5Vars among the inverters for the two cases even during the load change at t=0.5seconds. The settling time for DC link voltage and THD is effectively diminished to 0.03 and 0.25 seconds and 1.18% and 2.87% for the two test case studies of the proposed method, which are much lower than those of existing methods available in the literature.
Improved Magnetic Resonance Image Reconstruction using Compressed Sensing and Adaptive Multi Extreme Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Nalumansi Moureen , Mwangi Elijah , Kamucha George
Published: May 2024

One powerful technique that can offer a thorough examination of the body's internal structure is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI's lengthy acquisition times, however, may restrict its clinical usefulness, particularly in situations where time is of the essence. Compressed sensing (CS) has emerged as a potentially useful method for cutting down on MRI acquisition times; nevertheless, the effectiveness of CS-MRI is dependent on the selection of the sparsity-promoting algorithm and sampling scheme. This research paper presents a novel method based on adaptive multi-extreme particle swarm optimization (AMEPSO) and dual tree complex wavelet transform (DTCWT) for fast image acquisition in magnetic resonance. The method uses AMEPSO in order to maximize the sampling pattern and minimize reconstruction error, while also exploiting the sparsity of MR images in the DTCWT domain to improve directional selectivity and shift invariance. MATLAB software was used for simulation of the proposed method. In comparison with the particle swarm optimized-DTCWT (PSODTCWT) and DTCWT algorithms, respectively, the results demonstrated an improvement in the peak signal-to-noise ratio of 8.92% and 15.92% and a higher structural similarity index measure of 3.69% and 7.5%. Based on these improvements, the proposed method could potentially make high-quality, real-time MRI imaging possible, which might improve detection and treatment of medical conditions and increase the throughput of MRI machines.
Design and Development of Mathematical and Thermal Load Modelling for Induction Heating Systems
Authors: Vishnuram Pradeep , Sankar A. Muni , D Anitha , Reddy J. Ganesh Prasad , Bajaj Mohit
Published: May 2024

Complex systems can be modelled and their performance can be anticipated with the help of current computers and software tools that are applicable in real-world situations. The IH system is capable of being modelled and put through analysis in two distinct domains. The modelling is compatible with the research and applications in their entirety, including the particular control circuits and converter systems under consideration. The use of electrical modelling makes it possible to analyse the features of the IH load and to examine the variations in the parameters in order to determine the impact of load variations. In order to gain an understanding of the load's flow and thermal distribution, thermal modelling is a crucial component of this study. For the purpose of analysing the performance of the coil in terms of flux and temperature from its comparable model, the COMSOL Multiphysics software that is utilised is utilised.
Analysis of Professionalism and Personality Competencies of Physics Teacher Candidates Through Laboratory Assistance Program
Authors: Azis Anggraeni Dawama , Syahfirra Gaurin Rani Masyitha , Nisa Maulidia Khoirun , Anjani Melly Yuni , Parno Parno
Published: May 2024

The role of teachers in the educational process requires adequate professional qualifications to carry out their duties and responsibilities effectively. Standards for academic qualifications and teacher competency are regulated nationally, with personality and professional competency being the most significant. Students as prospective teachers need to have these qualification standards. This study aims to examine the professionalism and personality competencies of prospective physics teachers through a laboratory assistance program. A qualitative approach with a collective case study design was used to analyze data from 8 physics education students participating in the program. The results show that this program helps physics education students develop professional competence through problem-solving processes during laboratory activities. Meanwhile, personality competence is formed through self-control awareness and the development of student character. Thus, the laboratory assistance program has proven to be effective in preparing physics education students with the necessary competencies to become quality teachers.
Profile of Celestial Object Identification Skills of Junior High School Students in Indonesia
Authors: Fajar Dinar Maftukh , Zahroh Mila Nindi Alfiatin , Masfufah Hamidatul
Published: May 2024

The ability to identify celestial objects provides significant benefits for improving students' motivation, understanding of the subject matter, reasoning, and skills, yet this area remains underexplored by researchers. This study aims to describe the profile of junior high school students' ability to identify celestial objects in science learning, particularly in the Solar System topic, focusing on their experiences in recognizing the names of celestial objects at night. Using a qualitative approach, this research involved semi-structured interviews with three science teachers and a survey of 31 7th-grade students who had not been taught the Solar System topic. The research instruments included student characteristics, availability of learning resources, challenges faced by students, teaching methods, and responses to the idea of outdoor learning with the assistance of an Augmented Reality (AR) application. The results indicate that, generally, students are not yet able to identify celestial objects other than the Moon due to limited prior experience and knowledge. Although teachers have attempted to introduce identification methods through instructional videos and direct explanations, this method is considered less accurate due to discrepancies between classroom learning and field experiences. However, both teachers and students recognize that identifying celestial objects can enrich understanding of the subject matter, increase motivation, and stimulate gratitude for God's creation. The positive response to the idea of outdoor learning with an AR application indicates high interest from both teachers and students in this approach.
Diagnóstico de rezago académico en estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. tras Pandemia por COVID 19
Authors: Borrego Elías Ana Lourdes Aracely , García Sánchez Eduardo , Godina González Pilar Cecilia , Martínez Ruiz Francisco Javier , Cervantes Viramontes José Manuel , Bañuelos García Luis Eduardo
Published: May 2024

El propósito de la investigación es conocer los resultados en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a la Unidad Académica de Ingeniería Eléctrica de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas, como resultado de recibir por más de dos años clases a distancia durante la Pandemia por COVID 19. El muestreo es probabilístico, aleatorio simple, integrado por 150 estudiantes. La crisis sanitaria internacional ocasionada por el virus SARS COV2, afectó las actividades cotidianas, entre ellas la educación. En México fue necesario declarar emergencia sanitaria, se establecieron medidas de sana distancia que incluían la suspensión de clases presenciales en todos los niveles educativos, por lo que la Secretaría de Educación estableció las actividades académicas a distancia a través del uso de las Tecnologías de la Información TICs, debido a lo anterior  Pérez Archundía E. 2021, considera que el rezago tecnológico y de alfabetización tecnológica que prevalece en el país, así como la desigualdad social y económica de los estudiantes sería un problema. El estudio pretende conocer las principales dificultades que enfrentaron los estudiantes durante la educación a distancia, en qué materias experimentan más rezago y con base a los resultados proponer una estrategia para su regularización académica.
La influencia de las Estrategias De Andamiaje en el Desarrollo de las Destrezas Orales de los Estudiantes de Inglés como Segunda Lengua
Authors: Hidalgo Quilligana Domenica Isabel
Published: May 2024

Este estudio investiga el impacto de las estrategias de andamiaje en el desarrollo de las habilidades de expresión oral en inglés como lengua extranjera (EFL). Para esto se empleó dos enfoques de andamiaje, el primero que es conocimiento previo y muestra y cuenta, para determinar su efectividad en mejorar la fluidez de los estudiantes en la expresión oral en inglés. El estudio se realizó con un grupo de 50 estudiantes universitarios de primer semestre de nivel A1 que participaron en presentaciones de producción oral sobre temas seleccionados. Se implementaron estrategias de andamiaje específicas antes, durante y después de las presentaciones para apoyar a los estudiantes en el desarrollo de habilidades lingüísticas y comunicativas. Se recopilaron datos cualitativos y cuantitativos, incluida la observación de las presentaciones, las grabaciones de audio y las encuestas de retroalimentación de los estudiantes. Los resultados revelaron que las estrategias de andamiaje tuvieron un impacto significativo en el desarrollo de las habilidades de expresión oral de los estudiantes. En particular, la provisión de modelos lingüísticos y la retroalimentación guiada demostraron ser efectivas para mejorar la fluidez y la coherencia en las presentaciones de los estudiantes. Además, la colaboración entre pares facilitó un entorno de apoyo y aprendizaje mutuo que impulsó el progreso de los estudiantes en la expresión oral en inglés.
Centralidad Pedagógica en los Maestros Griegos: Aportes para el Aprendizaje y la Enseñanza
Authors: Plácido Juárez Lucas
Published: May 2024

El presente artículo plantea el enfoque teórico-educativo que hoy en día tenemos como legado de grandes pensadores y educadores griegos, dicho acervo tiene una importancia notable, dado que su transcendencia corresponde a varios terrenos de la academia y la vida cotidiana a saber; utilidad práctica, teoría y metodología educativa. se analizan los aportes desde las principales corrientes que marcaron una disrupción en la enseñanza académica y la interpretación del ser humano en diferentes contextos de la historia de la educación. Se enuncian las premisas de la centralidad griega o fundamentos base de la teoría educativa. En la comprensión de aplicabilidad para la actualidad se identifica en síntesis la pedagogía poética (Homero); la mayéutica (Sócrates); el aprendizaje del sentido común (Hesíodo); pedagogía del devenir (Heráclito); de igual forma se sintetiza el aporte metodológico-educativo de (Platón), sobre la necesidad de educar y saber (Aristóteles) y sobre el valor de la persona educada (Diógenes Laercio), pedagogía del valor del ser (Parménides) y la enseñanza de la disciplina de (Jenofonte). En su conjunto, se concluye con la aplicación pedagógica, en el diseño curricular, la enseñanza y el aprendizaje en los diferentes niveles educativos.
El Currículo Nacional Ecuatoriano, a través de sus Criterios e Indicadores de Evaluación Aseguran la Consolidación de las Destrezas Básicas en los Niveles Básica y Bachillerato
Authors: Guapi-Morocho Darwin Fernando , Carchipulla Enríquez Sofía Carolina , Eras-Eras Vicente Danilo , Coronado-Millingalli Delia Verónica , Coronado-Millingalli Guillermina Jahaira
Published: May 2024

Los sistemas educativos a nivel mundial están comprometidos con proporcionar una educación de calidad y calidez en todos los niveles, con el objetivo de equipar a los estudiantes con las herramientas necesarias para asegurar aprendizajes integrales y un futuro exitoso. Este trabajo investigativo se basa en los resultados de la evaluación del sistema educativo durante el periodo lectivo 2017-2018. El objetivo de este estudio es realizar un análisis del Currículo Nacional Ecuatoriano, centrándose en los Criterios e Indicadores de Evaluación que permitan a los estudiantes consolidar las destrezas básicas en los niveles de educación general básica y bachillerato para alcanzar este objetivo, la investigación adoptó un enfoque descriptivo con un enfoque cuantitativo, lo que permitió sintetizar conocimientos teórico-prácticos basados en una exhaustiva revisión de la literatura. Esto facilitó la obtención de información clara y argumentos derivados de estudios prácticos para llegar a conclusiones precisas. Los resultados revelaron que durante la aplicación de las evaluaciones, los estudiantes experimentan sentimientos de ansiedad y temor, y no consideran las evaluaciones como la principal motivación para aprender. Estos efectos se derivan de diversas consecuencias identificadas, como la reducción del currículo, la estandarización de pruebas estructuradas, y la segregación de los estudiantes según su rendimiento académico, la principal conclusión es el efecto negativo del desinterés de los estudiantes, asociado con las diferentes oportunidades brindadas por el sistema educativo central. La mala interpretación por parte de los estudiantes y representantes afecta de manera negativa los resultados de las evaluaciones en todos los niveles de educación general básica y bachillerato.
Vivências afetivas e sexuais dos idosos de uma Unidade de Saúde Familiar
Authors: Faria Susana , Pereira Maria , Barroso Isabel , Monteiro Maria , Caramelo Ana
Published: May 2024

Enquadramento: a sexualidade é um fenómeno complexo, mas pouco estudado na população idosa. Objetivo: descrever as vivências afetivas e sexuais dos idosos de uma Unidade de Saúde Familiar Metodologia: estudo exploratório, transversal e descritivo. Aplicado um questionário constituído por dados sociodemográficos e a Escala das Vivências Afetivas e Sexuais do Idoso (EVASI) de Kay Vieira (2012), a uma amostra de 62 idosos obtida de forma não probabilística, por conveniência. Resultados: os idosos têm uma atitude positiva em relação à sexualidade na velhice (M=4.63), e é vivenciada maioritariamente por afetos e valores. O ato sexual é menos frequente (M=2.69), mas reconhecem que melhora a autoestima (M= 3.69) e a relação do casal (M=3.76). Aceitam as mudanças causadas pelo envelhecimento (M=4.06), e apresentam uma autoimagem positiva em relação ao aspeto físico (M=4.13). Sentem que existe preconceito por parte da sociedade em relação à sexualidade na velhice (M=3.02) Conclusão: a sexualidade é vivida de forma diferente nesta fase da vida, mas igualmente importante. É importante que o enfermeiro de família integre na prática de cuidados, as atitudes menos positivas e os comportamentos que evitam este tema, e desmistifique estereótipos a fim de promover a expressão da sexualidade, e um envelhecimento saudável.
Desigualdades Sociais e Saúde Mental na Era Industrial: Perspectivas Histórica, Antropológica e Psicanalítica
Authors: Pedrosa Margareth Rech , Escobar Lúcio José Borba
Published: May 2024

Introdução: O tema desta pesquisa é a análise dos impactos da Era Industrial sobre as dinâmicas sociais, culturais e psicológicas. A questão que orienta este estudo é: "Como a Era Industrial transformou as interações sociais, as práticas culturais e a saúde mental?". Objetivo: O objetivo da pesquisa é explorar como as transformações provocadas pela industrialização afetaram a estrutura social, a cultura e a saúde mental. A intenção é compreender essas mudanças sob uma perspectiva interdisciplinar que engloba a antropologia e a psicanálise, contribuindo para debates sobre políticas públicas e intervenções sociais adequadas. Método: A metodologia adotada foi a revisão bibliográfica, examinando obras clássicas e contemporâneas que discutem os efeitos da industrialização nas dinâmicas humanas. Esse método permitiu uma análise detalhada e aprofundada dos textos selecionados para compreender as nuances das transformações ocorridas. Resultados: Os resultados da pesquisa indicam que a industrialização exacerbou desigualdades sociais, transformou práticas culturais e teve profundas repercussões na saúde mental das populações afetadas. Identificou-se um aumento significativo de sentimentos de alienação e mudanças nas estruturas familiares e de trabalho, refletindo os desafios impostos pelo novo contexto industrial. Conclusões: A pesquisa conseguiu fornecer uma compreensão aprofundada das consequências multifacetadas da Era Industrial. Os impactos identificados sobre as interações sociais, práticas culturais e saúde mental destacam a necessidade de políticas públicas e intervenções sociais que possam mitigar esses efeitos negativos e promover uma sociedade mais equitativa e saudável mentalmente.
Realigning Curriculum to Simplify the Challenges of Multi-Graded Teaching in Government Schools of Karnataka
Authors: Bhat V Vijendra , N Bhanushree , Bhat Kiran N , R Manjunath , Kumar Pavana , k Shilpa
Published: May 2024

A comprehensive overview of the perceptions, challenges and advantages related to multigrade classrooms are discussed in detail. Multigrade teaching is more common than what is generally perceived and is considered as a solution for a variety of challenges faced by the education system of a society. A few methods of teaching in multigrade teaching are discussed in detail with advantages and limitations in following these methods. The urgent need for developing and supplying the instructional material specifically designed for teaching in multigrade classrooms is also highlighted in the article. A simple and novel solution that may be followed by teachers of Karnataka is also discussed in detail.
The JCMT Transient Survey: Six Year Summary of 450/850 μm Protostellar Variability and Calibration Pipeline Version 2.0
Authors: Mairs Steve , Lee Seonjae , Johnstone Doug , Broughton Colton , Lee Jeong-Eun , Herczeg Gregory J. , Bell Graham S. , Chen Zhiwei , Contreras-Peña Carlos , Francis Logan , Hatchell Jennifer , Kim Mi-Ryang , Liu Sheng-Yuan , Park Geumsook , Qiu Keping , Wang Yao-Te , Zhang Xu ,   The JCMT Transient Team
Published: May 2024

The James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) Transient Survey has been monitoring eight Gould Belt low-mass star-forming regions since 2015 December and six somewhat more distant intermediate-mass star-forming regions since 2020 February with the Submillimeter Common User Bolometer Array 2 on board JCMT at 450 and 850 μm and with an approximately monthly cadence. We introduce our pipeline v2 relative calibration procedures for image alignment and flux calibration across epochs, improving on our previous pipeline v1 by decreasing measurement uncertainties and providing additional robustness. These new techniques work at both 850 and 450 μm, where version 1 only allowed investigation of the 850 μm data. Pipeline v2 achieves better than 0.″5 relative image alignment, less than a tenth of the submillimeter beam widths. The version 2 relative flux calibration is found to be 1% at 850 μm and <5% at 450 μm. The improvement in the calibration is demonstrated by comparing the two pipelines over the first 4 yr of the survey and recovering additional robust variables with version 2. Using the full 6 yr of the Gould Belt survey, the number of robust variables increases by 50%, and at 450 μm we identify four robust variables, all of which are also robust at 850 μm. The multiwavelength light curves for these sources are investigated and found to be consistent with the variability being due to dust heating within the envelope in response to accretion luminosity changes from the central source.
A review of the earthworm Amynthas masatakae (Beddard, 1892) (Clitellata, Megascolecidae), with designation of two new synonyms
Authors: Chang Chih-Han , Shen Huei-Ping , Sherlock Emma , Csuzdi Csaba
Published: May 2024

Correct and timely identification of an invasive species during quarantine or at an early stage of invasion before establishment or spread is critical for preventing biological invasions. However, taxonomic confusion of potential invasive earthworm species caused by incorrect taxonomic treatment or reckless taxonomic work has made it difficult to properly recognize potential invasion threats. Through analyzing publicly available DNA sequences of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene, we confirmed the validity of the specific status of Amynthas masatakae (Beddard, 1892), a peregrine earthworm species in East Asia with the potential to spread to other regions of the world, and designated two new synonyms of A. masatakae: Amynthas tralfamadore Blakemore, 2012 syn. nov. and Amynthas scaberulus Sun and Jiang, 2021 syn. nov. Additionally, the name A. triastriatus usualis Dong, Jiang, Yuan, Zhao and Qiu, 2020 is nomenclaturally unavailable since it was published in an electronic journal without ZooBank registration and an explicit statement establishing a new nominal taxon. Specimens described under this unavailable name actually belong to A. masatakae. Inadequate literature review and erroneous species identities associated with sequences in GenBank have caused even more problems in the already confusing earthworm taxonomy.
Six new species of Cryptochironomus Kieffer (Diptera, Chironomidae) from the Nearctic region
Authors: Liu Wen-Bin , Wang Cheng-Yan , Tang Ya-Ning , Wang Ying , Pei Wen-Xuan , Yan Chun-Cai
Published: May 2024

Six new species of Cryptochironomus Kieffer, 1918, C. absum Liu, sp. nov., C. beardi Liu, sp. nov., C. dentatus Liu, sp. nov., C. ferringtoni Liu, sp. nov., C. parallelus Liu, sp. nov. and C. taylorensis Liu, sp. nov., are described and illustrated based on adult males. The specimens were collected from various water systems in the United States and preserved by Dr. Leonard Charles Ferrington Jr. An updated key to adult males of all known Cryptochironomus species in the Nearctic region is also provided.
A review of the genus Vitrea Fitzinger, 1833 (Gastropoda, Eupulmonata, Pristilomatidae) in Serbia: diversity, distribution and the description of a new species
Authors: Gojšina Vukašin , Vesović Nikola , Ćurčić Srećko , Karan-Žnidaršič Tamara , Mitrović Biljana , Dedov Ivaylo
Published: May 2024

In this paper, the genus Vitrea Fitzinger, 1833 in Serbia is reviewed. All previous literature data on this genus from Serbia are summarised and used to discuss its distribution in the country and create distribution maps, supplemented by new material collected by the authors. All Serbian species are figured. For each species, a brief description of the examined specimens, data on previous findings in Serbia, the material (including types) that were analysed, the distribution and habitats in Serbia they inhabit, as well as remarks on specific species are given. A new species, Vitrea virgo Gojšina & Dedov, sp. nov., is described from a pit on Mt. Devica in eastern Serbia. Vitrea pygmaea (O. Boettger, 1880) is reported for the first time for the territory of Serbia. As some Vitrea species have a narrow geographical range and prefer certain habitats, they are particularly vulnerable to habitat changes, which is also discussed in the paper. An identification key for all hitherto known Serbian species is given.
Hivanua, a new genus of harmochirine jumping spiders from the Marquesas Islands (Araneae, Salticidae, Harmochirina)
Authors: Maddison Wayne P.
Published: May 2024

The genus Hivanuagen. nov. is established for the harmochirine jumping spiders of the Marquesas Islands, formerly placed in Habronattus F.O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1901 and Havaika Prószyński, 2002. The type species, Hivanua tekaosp. nov. is described, and five species described by Berland are re-illustrated and moved into the genus: Hivanua flavipes (Berland, 1933), comb. nov., Hivanua nigrescens (Berland, 1933), comb. nov., Hivanua nigrolineata (Berland, 1933), comb. nov., Hivanua rufescens (Berland, 1934), comb. nov., and Hivanua triangulifera (Berland, 1933), comb. nov. The female epigyne is much like that of Habronattus, Bianor Peckham & Peckham, 1896, and other harmochirines, with a centrally placed coupling pocket and two atria with crescent-shaped edges. The terminal apophysis of the male palp, which is variable throughout the pellenine subgroup of the Harmochirina, is absent in H. rufescens but present in H. tekaosp. nov., in which it is elbowed much as in Habronattus. These Pacific Island harmochirines, like the Havaika of Hawaii, appear to be largely foliage dwellers, unlike most of their continental relatives.
Nonmonotone variable metric Barzilai-Borwein method for composite minimization problem
Authors: Guo Xiao , Xu Chuanpei , Zhu Zhibin , Zhang Benxin
Published: May 2024

In this study, we develop a nonmonotone variable metric Barzilai-Borwein method for minimizing the sum of a smooth function and a convex, possibly nondifferentiable, function. At each step, the descent direction is obtained by taking the difference between the minimizer of the scaling proximal function and the current iteration point. An adaptive nonmonotone line search is proposed for determining the step length along this direction. We also show that the limit point of the iterates sequence is a stationary point. Numerical results with parallel magnetic resonance imaging, Poisson, and Cauchy noise deblurring demonstrate the effectiveness of the new algorithm.
A new species of Corethrella Coquillett (Diptera: Corethrellidae) from Death Valley, California, United States of America
Authors: Borkent Art
Published: May 2024

A new species of frog-biting midge in the genus Corethrella Coquillett from Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, is described, based on a single female. The species belongs to the rotunda species group, which are otherwise known to have hyporheic larvae. The species is placed phylogenetically within the group, and a modified portion of a Nearctic key is presented. The rotunda species group now contains 13 species, three of which are in the Nearctic, and the remaining 10 of which are in the Neotropical region.
The use of urodynamic to assess the mechanism of incontinence in patients with Yang-Monti based catheterizable cutaneous stomas
Authors: Abdelwadood M. , Ibrahim Eman H. , Abouelgreed Tamer A. , Haggag Yasser M. , Yassin  Mohamed M. , Elhelaly Mohamed A. , El-Agamy El-Sayed I. , Fathi Basem , Abdelkader Salma F. , Ali Sameh S. , Aboelsoud Naglaa M. , Ramadan Nasser , Sobhy Mohamed , Gharib Tarek
Published: May 2024

Objective: To analyze the static and dynamic urodynamic parameters of reservoirs and continent conduits in continent cutaneous urinary diversion with catheterizable stoma.
Materials and methods: 76 patients had augmented ileocystoplasty or continent urinary diversion with catheterizable urinary stoma based on Mitrofanoff principle and Yang-Monti procedure using subserous tunnel as continence mechanism. They were followed up for at least 6 months post-operatively for continence through stoma and divided into two groups (continents vs non-continent) according to stomal continence. Both groups had urodynamic assessment performed via the stoma to assess reservoir capacity, pressure and contractions, efferent limb functional length, reservoir overactivity, static and dynamic maximal closure pressures and leak point pressure.
Results: Continence rate was 87%. Continent group included 66 patients and incontinent group included 10 patients. In both groups at rest, the reservoir pressure after filling did not exceed 25 cm H2O. During peristaltic contraction, the pressure did not exceed 30 cm H2O and the duct remained continent. After Valsalva maneuver, the reservoir pressure increased up to 34 (+ 7.4) cm H2O and leakage occur in 10 patients (13%). Reservoir (wall) overactivity was recorded in 54 patients, with insignificant rise in intraluminal pressure during the contractions. In both groups, the efferent tract closing pressure was always higher than the reservoir pressure. The mean of maximal closing pressure at Valsalva was 82.5 (+ 4.18) cm H2O in the continent group and 61.66 (+ 8.16) cm H2O in the incontinent group. The mean functional length of the conduit was 4.95 + 1.62 in the continent group and 2.80 + 1.50 cm in the incontinent group.
Conclusions: Urodynamic evaluation of continent catheterizable cutaneous stoma after Yang-Monti procedure has a practical significance. Functional length of the conduit seems to be the most influential factor for continence reflecting static & dynamic maximal closure pressure. Higher conduit closing pressure is associated with better continence. Contractions of the pouch and peristaltic contraction of the conduit has no effect on continence mechanism.
Gluteal muscle metastases from malignant pleural mesothelioma: a case report
Authors: Stirpe Emanuele , Bardaro Floriana , Köhl Johanna
Published: May 2024

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare malignancy arising from the mesothelial or subthelial layer of the pleura, and it has increased in recent decades, mainly associated with asbestos exposure. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the second-most common subtype of MPM. It is usually difficult to differentiate MPM from benign mesothelial pleural proliferations or other cancers. Because of its nonspecific symptoms, MPM is often diagnosed at a late stage with distal metastases. However, it is extremely rare to see a metastatic lesion within subcutaneous tissue and muscles, which is most likely caused by hematogenous spread. We present a case of sarcomatoid mesothelioma with a metastatic lesion of the right gluteal muscles.