bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the Characteristics of Nano Hybrid Composite Resin Modified with Graphene after Thermomechanical Loading Cycle
Authors: Basheer Shameer Muhammad , Ismail Prabu Mahin Syed , Patil Dipak Baliram , Kavitha G , Manjooran S Thomas , Vasudevan Hemjith , Mohammed Azhar
Published: May 2023

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the characteristics of a thermomechanically loaded composite resin enhanced with graphene nanoparticles. A total of 60 specimens were manufactured with Test group TG1 (20), TG2 (20), and control group CG (20). All samples were subjected to surface roughness using a three-dimensional (3D) Optical profilometer and flexural strength. All specimens were subjected to thermomechanical cyclic loading. Microhardness measurement was performed with a microhardness tester. The average microhardness and flexural strength were higher in test groups TG1 and TG2 and lowest in control group CG. There was an improvement in surface roughness, flexural strength, and microhardness in the test group after the addition of graphene nanoparticles compared to the control group.

Conclusion:

The addition of graphene nanoparticles to composite resin significantly improved flexural strength and microhardness. The physical and chemical properties of the composite showed marked improvement.
A study to assess meibomian gland morphology using meibography in posterior blepharitis patients and normal population: A hospital-based observational study
Authors: Nair R.V. Reshmi , Jacob Shamin , Praveena K.K. , Latha N.V. , Vishnupriya M.
Published: May 2023

Introduction:

Noncontact infrared meibography (NIM) is a technique for quantitative assessment of meibomian gland (MG) dysfunction by providing images of the morphology of MGs.

Aim:

The aim of this study is to assess MG morphology using NIM (with meiboscore values) in posterior blepharitis patients and the normal population and to assess the lid margin abnormality score (LMAS), lid margin expression score, tear breakup time (TBUT), and Schirmer test values in posterior blepharitis.

Methods:

This was a hospital-based study on 100 consecutive patients attending the outpatient department of ophthalmology of the study institute, from June 2019 to May 2020 after getting ethical clearance. The study included 75 patients with symptoms and signs of posterior blepharitis and 25 normal patients with no evidence of posterior blepharitis. All patients were examined using slit lamp biomicroscopy for signs of posterior blepharitis and TBUT, superficial punctate keratopathy, Schirmer 1 test, and LMAS. NIM was performed for both upper and lower eyelids and was documented using the meiboscore system.

Results:

The meibography gland dropout was significantly higher in posterior blepharitis patients (P < 0.01) compared to normal patients. The normal patients had normal meibography in 32% and total meiboscore of Grade 1 in 56%. The LMAS was significantly higher in posterior blepharitis patients. Superficial punctate keratitis was not significantly higher in posterior blepharitis patients. The lid margin expression score was significantly higher in posterior blepharitis (P < 0.01). TBUT was significantly shorter in posterior blepharitis people (P < 0.01). The Schirmer test showed an adequate tear secretion in both groups of patients.

Conclusion:

NIM system can be performed easily, quickly, noninvasively and was a patient-friendly method to obtain information about the MG morphology. In our study, the majority of patients with posterior blepharitis showed significant gland dropout as viewed on NIM, compared to the normal cases studied.
An unusual presentation of aneurysmal bone cyst of the maxillary sinus in a child: A rare case report
Authors: Mishra Suchismita , Das Alok , Navyasree Chinthala
Published: May 2023

Aneurysmal bone cyst(ABC) is a rare vascular tumor arising usually from long bone and vertebrae,very rarely involves the skull and facial bone. Here, we present a case of a 9-year-old child presented with progressive proptosis and strabismus of the left eye associated with nasal obstruction and epistaxis. Computed tomography was done which gave us an insight into the possibilities of ABC, giant cell tumor, adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, etc., Biopsy was taken for histopathological confirmation. Usually, ABC of the maxillary sinus presents with pain, cheek swelling, and nasal obstruction. Our patient presented with ocular findings which are rare among maxillary bone ABCs.
Awareness in parents of preterm babies screened and counselled for retinopathy of prematurity – A study from rural India
Authors: Bappal Anupama , Jain Rashmi , Shambhu Rashmi , Peralaya Keerthan , Hegde Vidya , Singh Chaithanya Blevender
Published: May 2023

Introduction:

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is one of the causes for preventable blindness in preterm babies. An important reason for delay in treatment and, hence, blindness is delayed follow-up, attributed to the lack of cognizance regarding ROP among parents.

Methodology:

This cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted from September 2018 to January 2020 with an aim to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices about ROP among parents of preterm babies. They all had been counselled during previous screening sessions and the questionnaire was administered during the last follow-up for ROP screening. The questionnaire included basic demographic data and questions to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices about ROP. Association between follow-up pattern with knowledge, attitude, economic status, and educational level were analysed.

Results:

Questionnaire study was conducted on 30 parents of preterm babies. About 83.3% parents were aware that “ROP” is a blinding disease of preterm babies. Twenty-one parents (70%) did not bring their babies for follow-up as per the schedule mentioned in “ROP follow-up card.” Delay in follow-up ranged from 7 to 160 days (median 30 days). Better economic status had statistically significant influence on prompt follow-up.

Conclusion:

In spite of counselling, sharing educational pamphlets, and having knowledge about blinding complication of ROP, 70% parents did not bring the babies for follow-up on time. Hence, there is a need to strengthen the ROP counselling program.
Clinical outcome of first hundred consecutive therapeutic penetrating keratoplasties done at a tertiary eye care centre in Eastern India
Authors: Mohan Nilesh , Singh Mamta , Sinha Bibhuti Prassan , Kusumesh Rakhi
Published: May 2023

Aim:

To analyze the clinical outcome of first 100 consecutive cases of therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty (TPK) done at a tertiary eye care centre in Eastern India.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective analytical observational study of first 100 consecutive patients of TPK was done at RIO, IGIMS, Patna, Bihar for nonhealing keratitis with or without perforation with a minimum 1 year follow up examination. Patients with vitreous exudates were excluded from the study.

Results:

Organisms were isolated in 60% of cases of which 65% were fungi (Aspergillus), 20% were bacteria, (Staphylococcus aureus) and 15% had mixed infection. 17 cases required lens removal during surgery. Repeat graft infection was noticed in 23 cases of which 9 had fungi, 2 had bacterial isolate and rest was inconclusive preoperatively. A repeat TPK was performed in 7 patients out of the reinfected cases. Anatomical restoration could be achieved in 96% of cases. Graft clarity allowing clear view of anterior chamber could be seen in 26 cases. 4 cases of graft infection with posterior segment involvement finally required evisceration. 47 out of 100 TPK cases had raised intraocular pressure (IOP) of which 10 underwent glaucoma surgery for uncontrolled IOP despite medications.

Conclusion:

TPK is a challenging surgery still having definite role in management of nonresponding progressive keratitis. Maintaining graft clarity postoperatively is a difficult task in these cases therefore success should be measured in terms of infection eradication and anatomical restoration.
Wolf in sheep’s clothing: Cough syrup-induced synergistic idiosyncratic mydriatic reaction precipitating a bilateral acute angle-closure attack in a predisposed hypermetropic patient
Authors: Ramesh Prasanna Venkatesh , Ramesh Shruthy Vaishali , Ray Prajnya , Rajasekaran Ramesh , Ramesh Meena Kumari
Published: May 2023

An uncommon ophthalmic emergency condition, bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG), is a potentially sight-threatening adverse effect of several local and systemic drugs in high-risk individuals. The majority of cases with drug-induced pupillary block closed-angle glaucoma are preventable, if high-risk patients are recognized and treated prophylactically. We report one such case that highlights the risk factors and rare pathophysiological mechanism of developing bilateral AACG attack after consumption of an antitussive drug orally.
Missed feeder vessel induced recurrent and refractory arteriovenous vascular malformation in the upper eye lid
Authors: Ramesh Shruthy Vaishali , Ramesh Prasanna Venkatesh , Kumar J. Ganesh , Rajasekaran Ramesh , Ramesh Meena Kumari
Published: May 2023

A 25-year-old male presented with recurrent swelling in the left upper eyelid despite multiple surgeries in the past 6 years. He was initially misdiagnosed as capillary hemangioma elsewhere, for which multiple surgical excision procedures were done. In 2020, he presented to us for a second opinion regarding the same painless swelling which recurred at the same site. Clinical examination and Doppler ultrasound shifted the diagnosis in favor of arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Computed tomography of the brain and cerebral angiogram (three-dimensional reconstructed) images confirmed the AVM in the left upper eyelid with an arterial feeder from the left ophthalmic artery branch. The patient had multiple recurrences due to the inadvertent misdiagnosis and missed management of the feeder vessel from the ophthalmic artery. We highlight this case, to bring to light the deceptive diagnosis and management of recurrent and refractory AVM due to a feeder vessel from the ophthalmic artery.
Global and sectoral retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in glaucoma suspects and primary open-angle glaucoma patients attending a tertiary care center in South India
Authors: Sreedharan Sreeniya Amadan , Sudha V. , Nambudiri Sujatha , Thulaseedharan Sinumol Sukumaran
Published: May 2023

Background:

Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) can identify the presence of localized glaucomatous structural damage. The peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness is a popular OCT parameter used for glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring progression.

Aim:

To measure the peripapillary RNFL thickness, the pattern of RNFL defect, and association of RNFL with the severity of glaucoma using Spectralis Spectral Domain – OCT in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) at a glaucoma clinic in a tertiary care teaching hospital in south India.

Methods:

Cross-sectional study design. Peripapillary RNFL thickness of 109 glaucomatous eyes of 56 patients aged 40–75 years having POAG, ocular hypertension, or suspected to have glaucoma but without visual field (VF) defects were included in the study. The cross-sectional thickness of RNFL using a 3.46 mm circle centered around the disc in 6 segments were measured and defects in the RNFL were identified by comparing measurements from each patient with the normative database.

Results:

The study included 109 eyes with 51 (46.79%) preperimetric eyes and 58 (53.21%) POAG eyes (with field defects). The average global thickness in the study population was 91.31 ± 12.81 µm for preperimetric eyes and 67.76 ± 17.33 µm for eyes with glaucoma. There was significant thinning in all segments between eyes with POAG and normal eyes with the mean difference highest in the inferotemporal segment (mean difference of 73.05) and the superotemporal segment (mean difference of 55.85). The global RNFL thickness had a coefficient of − 0.015 (standard error [SE] 0.003, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.02–0.009, R2 = 0.29) for mild glaucoma, −0.010 (SE 0.004, 95% CI: 0.02–0.003, R2 = 0.12) for moderate and − 0.18 (SE: 0.001, 95% CI: 0.022–0.014, R2 = 0.60) for severe glaucoma compared to preperimetric eyes in a linear regression model that adjusted for age and gender. Global and sector-wise RNFL thickness also had a significant area under Receiver Operator Characteristic (0.84, 95% CI: 0.78. 0.91) that showed the ability to discriminate between preperimetric and glaucomatous eyes. Possible “floor effect” of RNFL thickness was shown by 7 eyes with advanced glaucoma cases.

Conclusion:

RNFL thinning can be used as a parameter to assess glaucomatous structural loss that can aid in early diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression, to grade the severity of the disease in primary open-angle glaucoma, and when VFs cannot be done.
Visual outcome with sclerocorneal contact lens in case of a pellucid marginal degeneration
Authors: Husna. K
Published: May 2023

A 40-year-old male presented with progressive dimness of vision in right eye. Slit-lamp microscopy revealed features of pellucid marginal degeneration in right eye. Corneal topography showed “crab-claw” pattern of thinning. His visual acuity in right eye improved well with sclerocorneal contact lens.
Growth Performance and Proximate Composition of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Cultured in Cages and Pens in Northern Benin Water Reservoirs Exposed to Cotton-field Effluents
Authors: Pèlèbè Rodrigue Orobiyi Edéya , Ouattara Issa Nahoua , Agbohessi Prudencio Tachégnon , Attakpa Eloi Yatchégnon , Mattah Precious Agbeko Dzorgbe , Effah Elizabeth , Fall Jean , Aheto Denis Worlanyo , Emikpe Benjamin Obukowho , Toko Ibrahim Imorou , Montchowui Elie , Ble Célestin Melecony
Published: May 2023

The potential use of water reservoirs exposed to cotton-fields effluents in northern Benin was explored for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) production. A 120-day experiment was conducted to evaluate the rearing performance of C. gariepinus in two culture systems (cage and pen) tested each in two water reservoirs, one located within the cotton basin (Batran) and the other outside (Songhaï). Measured water physico-chemical parameters were within the tolerable limits for C. gariepinus. Survival rates were similar among treatments and above 92%. Water reservoir, culture system and their interaction influenced significantly the final mean body weight (g), specific growth rate (%/day), and condition factor (%). The highest values of these parameters were observed in fish from cages at Batran (701.09±38.82 g, 2.88±0.05, and 0.84±0.00), while the same culture system displayed the lowest values (296.83±19.95 g, 2.16±0.06, and 0.67±0.02), statistically similar to those obtained in pens at Songhaï. Feed utilization parameters were similar between the culture systems. Fish with high mean final body weight contained less water and more ash and gross energy (p<0.05). We recommend cage culture for improved rearing of African Catfish in northern Benin water reservoirs.
Insolvência empresarial: Estudo bibliométrico nacional e internacional com suporte de mineração de informações textuais
Authors: Menezes Lenio Vitor Oliveira , De Oliveira José Sérgio Casé
Published: May 2023

Este artigo teve como objetivo principal compreender e comparar os temas mais abordados na literatura nacional e internacional sobre a insolvência empresarial. Para tanto fez uso de uma técnica para sistematização da seleção de trabalhos acadêmicos, chamada de Knowledge Development Process-Constructivist em conjunto com técnicas de mineração de informações auxiliada pelo software Iramuteq. Foi identificada expansão na produção academia nacional e internacional após o ano 2008 coincidindo com a crise do subprime norte americana que se refletiu no mundo inteiro. Foram identificadas divergências entre os temas abordados pela literatura nacional e internacional. A literatura nacional mostrou forte interesse em compreender o processo falimentar de pequenas e médias empresas, utilizando, principalmente, técnicas estatísticas e entrevistas, enquanto que a literatura internacional se mostrou bastante heterogênea nos segmentos estudados, fazendo uso de técnicas estatísticas, mas também mostrando interesse por técnicas de aprendizado de máquina. Como contribuição este trabalho sintetizou as principais linhas de estudo desenvolvidas em uma área do conhecimento de interesse multidisciplinar e que ainda não possui uma teoria conclusiva, servindo também como fonte para a identificação de temas ainda pouco explorados nessa área.
INVESTIMENTO EM EDUCAÇÃO E QUALIDADE DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL: UM ESTUDO DA EFICIÊNCIA DOS MUNICÍPIOS DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO
Authors: Santos Geovane Camilo , Oliveira Elis Regina de , Alcoforado Eduardo Alvim Guedes
Published: May 2023

A educação é um dos maiores investimentos que o Estado pode fornecer à sua população, sendo necessário que essa prática social tenha qualidade para alcançar o impacto esperado. Diante disso, esta pesquisa, norteada pela Teoria das Finanças Públicas (TFP), objetiva avaliar a eficiência da gestão dos recursos públicos aplicados no ensino fundamental pelos municípios do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Este estudo tem abordagem quantitativa, tendo utilizado como amostra 79 municípios cujos dados se referem ao ano de 2019. Ao aplicar a técnica de Análise Envoltória de Dados (DEA), os resultados mostraram baixa eficiência na gestão dos gastos públicos, sendo as faixas com maior concentração a Ineficiência Média Alta (CCR) e a Ineficiência Média Baixa (BCC), sugerindo a necessidade de reavaliação da gestão dos investimentos para aumento da eficiência dos municípios. Esta pesquisa amplia a transparência em relação aos gastos públicos no que tange aos recursos destinados à educação. O estudo contribui com a literatura da TFP ao analisar a eficiência da gestão dos recursos públicos de educação nos municípios do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. A segregação em períodos iniciais e finais, bem como em cada componente do IDEB, aumenta o nível de informações para que os usuários possam cobrar dos gestores públicos a aplicação dos recursos de forma eficiente. Portanto, o estudo, ao identificar os municípios eficientes ou não eficientes na gestão de gastos, possibilita o compartilhamento de experiências exitosas e o diagnóstico pormenorizado para que se possa pensar ações de melhoria de eficiência para aqueles que ainda não a alcançaram.
TEKNOLOJİK HAZIR BULUNUŞLUĞUN ALGILANAN ÇALIŞAN PERFORMANSI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ: OTOMOTİV SEKTÖRÜNDE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: YAYKIN Hikmet Aytaç , TOLAY Ebru
Published: May 2023

Çalışmanın temel amacı, çalışanların teknolojik hazır bulunuşluklarının algılanan performans üzerindeki etkisini araştırmak ve teknolojik hazır bulunuşluğun cinsiyet, yaş, eğitim düzeyi, sektör deneyimi ve mavi/beyaz yakalı olma durumuna göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığını tespit etmektir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda bir survey araştırması tasarlanmış ve teknolojik gelişmelerin yoğun olarak yaşandığı otomotiv sektöründe çalışan 201 kişiden veri toplanmıştır. Parasuraman’ın (2000) geliştirdiği Teknolojik Hazır Bulunuşluk Ölçeği için yapılan faktör analizi sonucunda orijinal ölçekten farklı olarak iki boyutlu bir yapı ortaya çıkmıştır. Araştırmada, yeni teknolojilerin kullanımını teşvik eden ve “iyimser-yenilikçi” olarak adlandırılan Teknolojik hazır bulunuşluk boyutunun algılanan çalışan performansını yüzde 78 oranında artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Yeni teknolojilerin kullanımını engelleyen ve “rahatsız-güvensiz” olarak isimlendirilen boyutun ise algılanan çalışan performansını yüzde 12 oranında azalttığı saptanmıştır. Araştırmada ayrıca beyaz yakalı otomotiv çalışanlarının teknolojiye hazır olma durumlarının mavi yakalı çalışanlara göre daha düşük olduğu bulunmuş; bu durumun olası nedenleri tartışılarak öneriler geliştirilmiştir.
The Variance and the Asymptotic Distribution of the Length of Longest $k$-alternating Subsequences
Authors: Çiçeksiz Altar , Demirci Yunus Emre , Işlak Ümit
Published: May 2023

We obtain an explicit formula for the variance of the number of $k$-peaks in
a uniformly random permutation. This is then used to obtain an asymptotic
formula for the variance of the length of longest $k$-alternating subsequence
in random permutations. Also a central limit is proved for the latter
statistic.
WhatsApp Messenger as a Supplementary Tool for School Curriculum Knowledge Transfer and Acquisition During COVID-19 Stricter Lockdown: Educators’ Perceptions
Authors: Nkambule Bongani Innocent
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic was unarguably one of the most disastrous events whose detriment to the normalcy of the education and training sectors will never be forgotten. To salvage the academic year, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) encouraged historically disadvantaged schools to explore rotational learning supplemented by mobile learning (with WhatsApp Messenger as schools’ most preferred application). However, in face of the concerns that were raised by the media, educational commentators, student bodies and teacher unions about the lack of public schools’ readiness for mobile learning, this social constructivist oriented qualitative study (which drew on 12 educators’ diverse and convergent views) adopted a Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a lens to investigate educators’ perceptions of WhatsApp messenger as a supplementary mode of curriculum knowledge transfer and acquisition during COVID 19 stricter lockdown at three historically disadvantaged schools in South Africa. Participants generally deposited positive feedback regarding the benefit of using it WhatsApp messenger to engender curriculum knowledge transfer and acquisition. They however explicitly also detailed a few negative aspects of this pursuit, primarily on how for socio-economic related reasons, the process was not completely inclusive as some learners could not partake in it. Also, educators admitted that while going beyond the call of duty was necessary during the pandemic, WhatsApp mediated teaching consumed most of their leisure time. According to them, this was compounded by poor internet connectivity due to the country’s power crisis, which in some instances adversely affected the productivity of WhatsApp messenger mediated curriculum knowledge transfer and acquisition processes during COVID-19 stricter lockdown.
Sunday School Teacher Assistance for Children's Faith Development as Followers of Christ at the Indonesian Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Terindak, West Kalimantan
Authors: Fatu Sergi , Tandana Ester Agustini
Published: May 2023

The role of Sunday scool teachers are special workers in the kingdom of God. Our brothers who serve in this faithful Sunday school deserve our thanks, support and encouragement for their efforts. The purpose of the role of the school teacher this week it to equip the GSM and the call to develop basic knowledge of God in Jesus Christ to children, directhing the correct life behavior with a more creative, non-dominant way of teaching and making children the main actors. Special appreciation should also be given to those with scabies in the past who have taught and trained our teachers today. Sunday scool teachers are in the ministry of Sunday scool teachers are special workers in the kingdom of God. From the results of this study, in Sunday school services, Sunday school teachers habe a very important task for the development of children`s faith, namelyby delivering Cristian religious education to children with creative methods that are preferred by children. Therefore, with this very important task, as asunday school teacher, you should be equipped with knowledge and skill in processing Sunday school.
ESPESSURA DA CAMADA ÍNTIMA-MÉDIA DA PAREDE ARTERIAL CAROTÍDEA E O ÍNDICE APNEIA-HIPOPNEIA
Authors: Cavaco Mariana , Mateus Sonia , Carvalho Lucinda , Coelho Patrícia , Rodrigues Francisco
Published: May 2023

As doenças cardio-cerebrovasculares são das principais causas de morte no mundo e a ateromatose o seu principal motivo, traduzindo-se inicialmente na espessura da camada íntima-média arterial. Cada vez mais prevalente, a apneia do sono apresenta efeitos negativos no sistema cardio-cerebrovascular. A sua gravidade pode ser quantificada pelo índice apneia-hipopneia.

Objetivou-se avaliar a relação da espessura da camada íntima-média carotídea em indivíduos com apneia do sono com o grau de gravidade da mesma, através de um estudo observacional, longitudinal, retrospetivo e quantitativo com recolha de base de dados de amostra do tipo não probabilístico por conveniência, constituída por 67 indivíduos.

A análise estatística realizou-se através do programa IMB SPSS Statistics, com calculo de medidas descritivas e Teste Qui-Quadrado (p<0,05).

Neste estudo, apenas 20 indivíduos com apneia do sono apresentavam espessamento da camada íntima-média, sendo que 11 apresentavam apneia grave e 6 moderada. Verificou-se que a relação dos graus de gravidade da apneia do sono com o índice íntima-média não é estatisticamente significativa (p=0,523).

Concluiu-se que em indivíduos com valores aumentados da espessura da camada íntima-média das artérias carótidas existe maior número de indivíduos com graus mais graves do índice apneia-hipopneia, sendo mais prevalente no sexo masculino.
COVID-19 and Telehealth Use Among Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-language Pathology Practitioners in the United States
Authors: Sprianu Caesarinne , Krpalek Dragana , Kugel Julie , Bains Gurinder , Gharibvand Lida
Published: May 2023

Purpose: To explore occupational, physical, and speech-language pathology therapists’ perceived effectiveness of telehealth and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their professional roles. Method: Participants were recruited for the study through a research flyer distrusted via postal mail, emails, social media, and national association websites. An anonymous electronic 19-item survey was developed for this study by the researchers based on a review of the literature and clinical experience. Results. In total, 186 survey responses were obtained, with 152 meeting the inclusion criteria. The average age of participants was 38.6 years with an average work duration of 12.7 years ± 12.5 in their current profession. Participants reported an average of 32.2 ± 17.4 patients on their case load per week, of which 58% were face-to-face, 50.85% were seen via video, and 3.2% via phone. Results from the Likert scale questions revealed that almost 60% of the participants reported they viewed telehealth as a relevant service delivery method and 48.7% reported it is effective in delivering therapy. However, only 17.8% of participants agreed that telehealth is as effective as in-person therapy. Approximately 77% of participants did not have experience with using telehealth before the pandemic and 42.1% felt they did not receive adequate training for the use of telehealth during the pandemic. Benefits of using telehealth reported by participants include increased access to care (38.8%), reduced travel time (53.3%), schedule flexibility (49.3%), and improved continuity of care (26.3%). Conclusions. The findings of this study reveal that the switch to telehealth services provided multiple benefits for therapist and client. Many therapists also held multiple roles such as spouse and parent during the pandemic, making it important to understand how to deal with professional disruption while continuing to deliver therapy services with minimal interruption in client-centered care.
KLASIFIKASI PERMAINAN BATU KERTAS GUNTING MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA CONVOLUTION NEURAL NETWORK (CNN)
Authors:   Universitas Amikom Purwokerto, Darugutni Ardu , Marcos Hendra
Published: May 2023

Permainan yang terdiri dari pilihan batu, kertas, dan gunting menjadi suatu jenis permainan tradisional di mana masih sering digunakan oleh berbagai kalangan masyarakat. Permainan yang terdiri dari pilihan batu, kertas, dan gunting sangat digemari di seluruh dunia karena mudah dalam memainkannya. Dengan penggunaan metode supervised learning CNN dapat digunakan untuk melakukan klasifikasi data berlabel. Metode CNN sangat efektif dalam mengenali citra digital karena diterapkan berdasarkan pada bagaimana otak manusia mengenali citra visual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengaplikasikan metode CNN dalam mengklasifikasikan objek tangan dalam permainan batu, kertas, dan gunting. Selanjutnya, dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak pengolahan citra objek untuk menerapkan permainan batu, kertas, dan gunting. Tahapan-tahapan dalam proses klasifikasi CNN seperti pengumpulan dataset, training dan testing, perancangan CNN, dan akurasi. Berdasarkan perhitungan dan temuan percobaan dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan CNN untuk klasifikasi citra menggambarkan hasil yang terbaik dalam klasifikasi gambar batu, kertas, dan gunting yang dibuktikan dengan hasil akurasi rata-rata dari penelitian sebesar 99%.
Biosynthesis of Reduced graphene oxide nanoparticles from Uropathogenic K.oxytoca
Authors: Alzubaidy Fatima Hamza , Al-Hadad Ayaat , Abdul-Zahra Noor I.
Published: May 2023

With advantages over physical and chemical methods from an economic and environmental standpoint, bioproduction possibilities for nanoparticles are becoming a very important topic. The current study's objective is to synthesis of reduced graphene oxide nanoparticles from Klebsiella oxytoca that cause urinary tract infections and characterized the synthesized biogenic nanoparticles by different method for characterization include Fourier transform infrared, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.

CONCLUSIONS 

The isolated K.oxytoca from urinary tract infections have the ability to biosynthesized  of reduced graphene oxide nanoparticles with size range from 35-85 nm and average diameter was 49.31 , the EDS determine the elemental analysis of rGO that contained carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphate, and chloride   and many active group detected by FTIR technique .
Earthquake Disaster Education to Students of Senior High School Using Role Playing Learning Model
Authors: Asiah Siti , Asofi Tuti Supriyanti , Setyowati Dewi Liesnoor , Suharini Erni , Hashim Mohmadisa , Nayan Nasir
Published: May 2023

The aims of this study are 1) to analyze earthquake disaster education in State Senior High School 1 Karangreja, using a role-playing learning model.; 2) to analyze the knowledge and students’ attitude in dealing with earthquakes. The population of this study was all students of State Senior High School 1 Karangreja. State Senior High School 1 Karangreja is located on the slopes of Mount Slamet, making it prone to volcanic earthquakes. Disaster education for students is very needed. This will allow the students to have provisions when a disaster occurs. The number of samples is 56 respondents. The data collection techniques used are questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique in this research is descriptive quantitative. The result of this study is that the condition of teachers in providing education about earthquake disasters is still at the stage of offering knowledge; there needs to be simulation practice involved. The level of preparedness knowledge of students with moderate levels of knowledge is 66% of respondents. Students with low levels of preparedness knowledge are as much as 16%. Students with an excellent preparedness attitude are as much as 52%. Researchers advise the school and the teachers to improve education on disasters, particularly earthquakes, based on the disaster vulnerability at the school.
Teachers’ Professional Development in Zambia: Perceptions and Practices
Authors: Muyunda Gift , Yue Lei , Oranga Josephine
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to explore teachers’ perceptions and practices in professional development (PD) activities and the impact of PD on their professional growth. A descriptive mixed-method design was utilized, and the study sample of seven hundred (700) respondents from four primary schools was selected randomly. The results indicate that the program is charming and perfectly designed for the professional development of Zambian teachers; however, there are many flaws in the various steps of the program's implementation, which seem to fail PD activities in teacher training, as the transfer of exercise was found to be very ineffective. The results show that teachers perceived PD as being significant because it improves the teacher's pedagogical knowledge, teaching skills, and updating content knowledge. The results show that the predominant PD practices in schools were workshops, in-service training, and continuing learning. This study argues that PD enhances teachers' pedagogical knowledge, content knowledge, and career growth.
Zoning System Policy Model in Accepting New Students in Indonesia
Authors: Kosasih Fitriyani , Rochmani Rochmani , Folia Roli Cahya
Published: May 2023

This study aims to see and describe the implementation of the Van Meter and Van Horn policy models. The results of this study are: 1) Implementation and communication activities between policy implementing organizations have been implemented, but the results have not been optimal, 2) The characters of Public Senior High School  2 Ciamis as implementers have understood the policy context well, are consistent with the goals and objectives and Policy objectives, implement prospective students firmly and strictly on policy rules, and supervise Zoning System policies following student recruitment technical guidelines and SOP, but the results are optimal, 3) The disposition as policy implementers has not seen what to do, can do these policies and have the commitment to implement student recruitment policies for optimal system zoning systems, 4) Social, economic and political conditions have influenced policy policies, 5) The zoning of system policy implementation has a positive impact on service policies and the quality of education services. This research concludes that Public Senior High School 2 Ciamis has implemented a zoning system policy, but it has yet to be optimal.
Experiences and Effect of using a Developed Workbook on the Proficiency Level of Grade 7 Students in Word Problems Involving Linear Equations in One Unknown
Authors:   Kiamba ii, jbt caing sr. Memorial integrated school, Rivera Gelyn l.
Published: May 2023

As Mathematics is a subject of practice, printed instructional materials like workbooks will help learners exercise their skills in Math and at the same time monitor their learning progress. This action research was conducted to determine the experiences and effect of using a developed workbook in teaching word problems involving Linear Equations in One Unknown among a group of Grade 7 students in JBT Caing Sr. Memorial Integrated School, Tambilil, Kiamba, Sarangani Province. This investigation employed quantitative research design, through quasi-experimental and interview. Forty (40) students were divided into the control and experimental group, in which the control group was taught using the traditional method and the experimental group experienced learning with the use of a developed workbook. T-test results revealed that there is a significant difference between the mean gain scores of the experimental and the control group, showing that the use of the workbook is more effective and elicited higher scores than those under the traditional way of learning. Through a focus group discussion, the students who used the developed workbook found the material convenient to use, and helpful in solving word problems. With this, the developed workbook can be used as a supplementary teaching-learning material in a Mathematics learning space.
The Images of the First Lady of China and South Korea at the G20 Summit in Bali by Several Online Media
Authors:   Master of Linguistics Program, Faculty of Humanities, University of Jember (Research Group: Center for Language and Culture), Istiqomah Zaqiatul , Sukarno Sukarno ,   Master of Linguistics Program, Faculty of Humanities, University of Jember (Research Group: Center for Language and Culture)
Published: May 2023

Online media is one of the most influential sources of information for today's society. This aim of this study is to reveal the image of the first lady of China and of South Korea based on the online news collected from the G20 Summit in Bali. The research data were the corpus from the online media texts collected from fragments of several online news which show the different images of the two first ladies (China and South Korea). The data were analyzed using three dimensions of Fairclough’s model of critical discourse analysis. Based on the study of text analysis, discursive practice, and socio-culture practice, the study shows that there are different images depicted by the online news for those ladies. Peng Liyuan, the first lady of China, is portrayed as a diligent person, enthusiasm for participating in various social activities. This image is closely related to China's image in Indonesia as one of the most developed countries after the United States. In different perspective, many media highlighted the physical beauty possessed by the first lady of South Korea, Kim Keon Hee. This image is directly proportional to the popularity of Korean dramas, which are very popular in Indonesian society today. One of the attractions of these dramas is the beautiful f aces of the actresses.
Determinant Audit Determinant Analysis in Mining Companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2015-2020 Period
Authors:   Accounting Department, Respatia Wimba ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIESIA), Sidharta R Yudi ,   Accounting Department; Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIESIA), Kristiawan Agung ,   Accounting Department; Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIESIA), Sapari Sapari ,   Accounting Department; Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia (STIESIA)
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of financial distress, audit tenure, and company size on audit delay in mining companies on the Indonesian stock exchange in 2017-2019. The data analysis in this study was in the form of panel data, with a total study population of 53 companies, which were re-selected using a purposive sampling method with certain criteria and obtained sample results totaling 41 companies. The research method uses multiple linear regression analysis with the application of eviews 9. The results of the study show that simultaneously there is a significant effect of financial distress, audit tenure, and firm size. In addition, the results of the study partially show that there is an effect of financial distress, company size has a significant effect on audit delay, while audit tenure has no significant effect on audit delay.
Effects of fish herbivory on seagrass meadows of Guang-guang, Mati City, Philippines
Authors: Macusi Edison , Masagnay Norjan , Nallos Ivy
Published: May 2023

This study provides information on the effects of fish grazing on a seagrass bed that was dominated by Thalassia hemprichii in Guang-guang, Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines. We tested the assumption that herbivore exclusion keeps the growth of seagrass shoots up to a minimum length. Fish visual census was used to count the abundance of fish in the area during high tide at a distance of 5 m away from the treatment cages with a 15 m transect length. Among all species, Siganus fuscescens was the most abundant (499) followed by S. guttatus (153), while Thalassoma jansenii was the less abundant (13). The result of the weekly fish count in the seagrass bed showed highly significant variations in the number and census of species present in the area (df = 11, MS = 2.88, F = 30.10, p < 0.001). Analysis of shoot length measurement in treatment cages also exhibited highly significant differences throughout the sampling period (df = 11, MS = 726.71, F = 1,633.10, p < 0.001). Comparison between initial and final shoot counts also showed significant differences, with a higher shoot count in the full cage (X2 = 8, df = 2, p = 0.018; FC > PC > OP). This study raises clear evidence to support the assumption that herbivore exclusion positively influences the growth of T. hemprichii in this area.
Desarrollo y territorio: Humanidades para la paz
Authors: Arango Lopera Carlos Andrés , Calderón Sanín Édgar Alberto , Atehortúa Sánchez Jaime Arbey , Castaño Arbeláez Jenny Alexandra , Marín Galeano Kissy Carolina , Toro Osorio Jonathan Alexánder , Arango Cardona Paula Andrea , Henao Róbinson , Etchezahar Edgardo , Lozano Ardila Martha Cecilia , Zúñiga Rodríguez Wilfrido , Muñoz Gaviria Diego Alejandro , Pérez Ramírez Fabián Alonso , Arias Loaiza Luis Fernando , Franco Montoya Juan Carlos , Ríos Osorio Elkin Alonso , Arango Peña Helina Margarita , Restrepo Ruíz Alba Lucía , Guarín Marín Carlos Alberto , Serna Sánchez Jhon Jairo
Published: May 2023

Con el objetivo de consignar experiencias, resultados y rutas de acción para mejorar nuestra comprensión de la paz, esta obra presenta resultados de investigaciones realizadas por docentes y estudiantes investigadores, tanto de la Universidad Católica de Oriente como de otras instituciones nacionales y extranjeras. El libro aborda distintas perspectivas que, desde la educación, la comunicación, los imaginarios, las identidades y las narrativas, se articulan a la pregunta: ¿cómo hacer posible la paz en el escenario de la formación, la vida cotidiana y las dinámicas sociales.
A representação das vanguardas no romance Estrella distante de Roberto Bolaño
Authors:   , Corrêa Arlindo Júnior
Published: May 2023

O escritor chileno Roberto Bolaño traz em seus trabalhos registros da história chilena que surgem a partir da memória individual e coletiva. Para narrar todas essas vivências ele tematiza a vanguarda nas suas ficções: recria as suas experiências como poeta do grupo denominado “infrarrealista” e inclui nas suas narrativas a tensão entre vanguarda política e vanguarda estética, presente na América Latina durante a década de setenta. A hipótese inicial do trabalho é que a vanguarda, além de estar tematizada na produção deste escritor, é a responsável por apresentar as chaves interpretativas de sua narrativa. Com isso, um dos objetivos desta pesquisa é estabelecer a relação entre o movimento vanguardista europeu e latino-americano com as produções narrativas do autor chileno, assim como pesquisar as discussões teóricas sobre o tema e sua projeção narrativa em Estrella distante, romance publicado em 1996. Por meio dos estudos feitos por diferentes teóricos, como Peter Burger, Octavio Paz, Ricardo Piglia, Antoine Compagnon e Renato Poggioli foi possível analisar as discussões centrais sobre as vanguardas para posteriormente identificá-las na produção de Roberto Bolaño. Foi concluído que, por meio desta tematização, Bolaño realiza uma leitura estratégica da vanguarda que revela a partir de qual tradição gostaria de ser lido, além de expor sua visão da América Latina. Levando isso em consideração, a análise de Estrella distante é desenvolvida a partir de quatro abordagens: a primeira busca identificar e analisar as características do gênero policial e os elementos históricos do livro; a segunda toma como base uma outra obra do escritor, La literatura nazi en América, interpretada como ponto de partida e texto de referência da narrativa desenvolvida em Estrella distante; o terceiro ponto de vista adoptado estabelece relações entre os elementos autobiográficos contidos na obra e poemas infrarrealistas escritos por Bolaño na década de setenta; e por fim, é analisada a representação da vanguarda no romance Estrella distante, interpretada como um elemento axial da poética do autor. Palavras-chave: Narrativa em Língua Espanhola. Narrativa chilena. Vanguardas. Roberto Bolaño. Estrela distante
Binomial Method in Bermudan Option
Authors: Siswanah Emy , Idrus Ahmad Mutawaslih , Hakim Muhammad Malik
Published: May 2023

The Bermudan option allows the contract holders to make and buy a hybrid contract between American and European options. Bermudan option contract can be executed at certain times until the due of the contract. The purpose of this research is to determine the price of the Bermudan option using the binomial method, and then to compare the binomial method result of n steps with the market option price. In determining stock prices at each point, there will be two branches of the binomial method: up and down branches. These branches represent the movement of stock prices in the market. The result shows the price of Bermudan option is convergent at a certain value when the binomial procedure is enlarged. The comparison of the Bermudan option price using a binomial method to the market price shows that the price of Bermudan option is an approach to the market price in certain conditions. Empirically, the price of Bermudan call option is in approach to the market option price or has a minimum error when the exercise price is below the current stock price. The price of Bermudan put option empirically is in approach to the market option price or having a minimum error when the exercise price is above the current stock price.
Ўзбекистонда саводсизликни тугатиш тадбирларининг ўтказилиши (1924-1928 йиллар мисолида)
Authors: Аҳмедов Раҳмонжон
Published: May 2023

Ушбу мақолада миллий-ҳудудий чегараланишдан кейин Ўзбекистон ССРда катта ёшдаги аҳоли ўртасида саводсизликни тугатиш тадбирларининг йўлга қўйилиши ва унинг натижалари таҳлил этилган. Қишлоқ хўжалигини ёппасига коллективлаштиришга қадар бўлган даврда республикада ташкил этилган саводсизликни тугатиш мактаблари фаолияти, бу мактабларга жалб этилганлар сони, уларнинг миллий таркиби бўйича статистик маълумотлар келтирилган.
The philosophy of kurash and its educational bases
Authors: Akhmedov Jokhon
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this paper is to present the history, philosophy, social and pedagogical bases and significance of kurash. Furthermore, it discusses the character of humanity and the educational importance of kurash. Kurash is considered one of the most spectacular and attractive sports developed in the world. Unfortunately, the problem of developing special terms for kurash and bringing them to the attention of the general public has not been sufficiently studied.
BOSHLANG‘ICH SINF O‘QUVCHILARINING O‘QUV TARBIYAVIY JARAYONIDA UMUMINSONIY QADRIYATLARNING O‘RNIBoshlang‘ich sinf o‘quvchilarining o‘quv tarbiyaviy jarayonida umuminsoniy qadriyatlarning o‘rni
Authors: Abduraximova Zebiniso
Published: May 2023

Boshlang‘ich sinf o‘quvchilarining o‘quv tarbiyaviy jarayonida umuminsoniy qadriyatlarining o‘rni haqida so‘rovnoma usuli bilan o‘rganish natijalari keltirilgan.
Ўзбекистон халқ хўжалигини ривожлантиришда ўрмон хўжалигининг ўрни (1945-1960 йиллар)
Authors: Олимов Жаҳонгир
Published: May 2023

Ушбу мақолада Иккинчи жаҳон урушидан кейин халқ хўжалигини ривожлантириш борасида Ўзбекистон ўрмон хўжалиги томонидан амалга оширилган ишлар борасида сўз юритилган.
Шарқ ва Ғарбда гендер муносабатлари тарихини ўрганишга доир илмий ёндашувлар
Authors: Маҳмудбоева Дилноза
Published: May 2023

Мазкур мақолада Шарқда ва Ғарбда аёлларнинг роли, уларнинг ижтимоий ва сиёсий жараёнларда иштироки ҳамда гендер иерархияларининг мураккаб ижтимоий-маданий белгиланиши, “гендер” атамаси ва феминизм ўртасидаги фарқлар баён этилган.