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Social Capital Approach as a Conflict Resolution Between Laju Village and Tolouwi Village in Bima Regency
Authors: Firdaus  , Sukmana Oman , Salviana Vina
Published: February 2025

Laju Village has been recognized as a conflict-prone area due to various past social conflicts, including a major conflict with Tolouwi Village. This conflict not only caused significant financial losses but also resulted in casualties, making it the most serious incident compared to previous conflicts. In this context, understanding conflict resolution mechanisms is crucial for maintaining social stability in the region. This study aims to analyze the role of social capital in resolving conflicts between Laju Village and Tolouwi Village. The research employs a qualitative approach, with research subjects consisting of key stakeholders, such as community leaders and government officials. The object of the study focuses on the conflict resolution mechanisms applied in social interactions between the two villages. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of conflict dynamics and resolution efforts. The findings indicate that the conflict between Laju Village and Tolouwi Village can be resolved through the utilization of social capital embedded within the community. This social capital includes social institutions, mutual trust, and established social networks. Furthermore, strong relationships fostered through various social and economic activities, such as agriculture, livestock farming, business, and kinship ties formed through intermarriage, have proven to be key factors in achieving peace and reconciliation. The implications of this study emphasize that social capital can serve as an effective instrument in mitigating conflicts and strengthening social harmony in rural communities. Therefore, efforts to enhance social networks and build trust among community members should be continuously pursued as a preventive strategy against potential future conflicts.
Representasi Kesehatan Mental dan Pesan Moral dalam Komik “Beban di Balik Senyuman”: Kajian Semiotika
Authors: Mardiyah Azimah , Azkiya Haura , Salsabila Naurah
Published: February 2025

Perkembangan teknologi membuat karya sastra memiliki beragam bentuk, salah satunya berbentuk komik digital yang dapat diakses di mana pun dengan mudah. Penelitian ini menganalisis komik digital berjudul “Beban di Balik Senyuman” dengan tema kesehatan mental yang diunggah dalam akun Instagram @mokhsa.jiwa. Penelitian ini merupakan kajian semiotika yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggambaran kesehatan mental serta pesan moral dalam komik tersebut. Adapun teori yang digunakan ialah teori semiotika Charles Sanders Peirce yang mengkaji tanda berupa ikon, simbol, dan indeks. Hasil dari analisis menyatakan bahwa kesehatan mental dalam komik tersebut sebagian besar direpresentasikan melalui gambar gelas kosong berisi air sebagai penggambaran dari pikiran tokoh dalam komik yang terus diisi oleh berbagai beban pikiran dan ekspektasi orang lain. Selain itu, ekspresi yang digunakan tokoh juga menggambarkan kesehatan mental tokoh. Komik digital “Beban di Balik Senyuman” mengandung pesan moral berupa pentingnya menjaga kesehatan mental dengan lebih memprioritaskan diri sendiri serta menjaga emosi yang dimiliki.
Pola Motivasi Intrinsik Kreator Konten Dalam Menggunakan Bahasa Inggris Pada Media Sosial
Authors: Vijaya Rosyidah Jayanti , Nurharjanti Marita , Hesvindrati Netci
Published: February 2025

Motivasi intrinsik berperan dalam keputusan kreator untuk menggunakan bahasa Inggris. Urgensi penelitian muncul karena sebagian kreator konten belum menyadari keberadaan motivasi      intrinsik dalam diri yang mendorongnya menggunakan bahasa Inggris saat menyampaikan pesan dalam postingannya. Penelitian kuantitatif ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi empat dimensi motivasi intrinsik (minat/kesenangan, kemampuan yang dirasakan, usaha, dan tekanan) kreator konten dalam menggunakan bahasa Inggris. Data dikumpulkan melalui sebaran kuesioner tertutup kepada 32   kreator konten yang tergabung dalam satu wadah website AllStars, berdomisili di Yogyakarta, menggunakan bahasa Inggris di sebagian kontennya, dan memiliki engagement rate >50%. Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan adanya motivasi intrinsik yang ditemukan pada kreator konten dalam menggunakan bahasa Inggris saat mengirimkan pesannya. Hasil juga menunjukkan adanya nilai rata-rata yang menunjukkan keberadaan motivasi intrinsik para kreator konten dalam proses membuat kontennya. Hasil penelitian diharapkan berkontribusi kepada kesadaran diri terhadap motivasi intrinsik dan dapat membantu kreator membangun dan memelihara personal branding melalui konten media sosial berbahasa Inggris.
Representation Of The Turkish Government in Palestinian-Israel War News On Hürriyet.com: A Discourse Analysis
Authors: Alatas Raisa , Qorib Fathul
Published: February 2025

This study analyzes the representation of the Turkish government in news published on Hürriyet.com during May 2024, following the Gaza events of 7 October 2023. Using Norman Fairclough's critical discourse analysis, the research examines text (micro), discursive practice (meso), and social practice (macro) dimensions. At the micro level, the study identifies the use of formal diplomatic terms like güven mektubu (letter of credentials) and büyükelçi (ambassador), as well as emotionally charged diction and complex sentence structures that blend formality with criticism of Israeli policies. At the meso level, the online platform facilitates broad information dissemination to shape public opinion and bolster Turkish diplomacy under Erdoğan’s leadership. At the macro level, the coverage reveals a bias favoring Palestine and critiquing Israel, reflecting Türkiye’s political stance. The findings highlight Hürriyet.com's role in portraying Türkiye as a supporter of human rights and international justice, reinforcing its positive image domestically and globally.
Design of a Web-Based Health Information System to Support a Teaching Factory in Health Information Management of PSDKU Ngawi
Authors: Wicaksono Kurniawan Erman , Nurmawati Ida , Supriyanto Budi Fajar , Hanifa Salihati , Nurjihan Ikha
Published: February 2025

Health services are among the most needed services by the community. In Ngawi Regency, Indonesia, residents often struggle to access vital health service information. With the advancement of technology, such as web-based health service information systems, it becomes easier for the community to access information about health services. The design of a web-based health service information system aims to support the establishment of a pioneering teaching factory for the Health Information Management study program. This research employs the SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) software development method using the prototype model. The stages of the system design and development include quick plan, modelling, quick design, construction of prototype, deployment, delivery and feedback, and communication. The research results indicate that the web-based health service information system can facilitate the Ngawi community and its surroundings in accessing health service information, registering online, conducting self-health checks, consulting with health personnel via a WhatsApp link available on the web, serving as a health promotion media, and enabling users or health personnel to utilize patient data stored in the system database as a learning support tool. Based on the research findings, the system significantly enhances community access to health services and streamlines health management processes for users.
The Influence of Corporate Governance, Goodwill, and Asset Effectiveness on Company Value with Earnings Quality as an Intervening Variable in Non-Manufacturing Companies Registered on ISSI in 2019-2023
Authors: Faizah Isnaini Nurul , Putri Pertiwi Imanda Firmantyas
Published: February 2025

Research Aims : This study aims to explore the influence of corporate governance, goodwill, and asset effectiveness on firm value with earnings quality as a mediator in the context of public companies in Indonesia.
Design/methodology/approach : The method used in the study is a quantitative approach with secondary data collection through the website www.idx.co.id. This study uses a population of 583 companies on the Indonesian Sharia Stock Index (ISSI) and regression analysis to test the hypothesis. Data processing uses the Eviews 10 software testing tool. Sampling in this study uses a purposive sampling technique, so that a sample of 48 companies is obtained in a 5-year period.
Research Findings : The results of this study indicate that corporate governance has a negative and insignificant impact on firm value. Goodwill can have a significant negative effect on firm value. Asset effectiveness can have a significant positive effect on firm value. Earnings quality has a negative and insignificant impact on firm value. Corporate governance has a negative and insignificant impact on earnings quality. Goodwill has a positive and insignificant impact on earnings quality. Asset effectiveness has a significant positive effect on earnings quality. Earnings quality cannot mediate the effect of corporate governance on firm value. Earnings quality cannot mediate the effect of goodwill on firm value. Earnings quality cannot mediate the effect of asset effectiveness on firm value.
Theoritical Contribution/Originality : With this research, it provides insight into the relationship between corporate governance, goodwill, asset effectiveness, and earnings quality to the company's value which is expected to be useful for researchers usually to identify emerging issues for community service, community benefits, and self-discovery. This finding also enlightens corporate stakeholders to implement effective governance to increase company value while also providing various valuable information and knowledge.
Music Playback by Plasma Generation with FIR Filter Implementation in Matlab
Authors: Neira James , Millingalli Carlos , Merino Luis , Ordoñez Erick
Published: February 2025

The Tesla coil was invented by Nikola Tesla in the late nineteenth century and produces electrical discharges in the form of high-voltage arcs, unlike the musical Tesla coil, which focuses on the generation of musical sounds through controlled electrical discharges. To create an audio reproduction device by using a physical phenomenon, it is necessary to create a device capable of emitting audio through the modulation of an electrical discharge launched into the air, which mainly consists of two coils. This element is commonly known as Plasma Speaker or Musical Tesla Coil. It was also considered adding an audio amplifier so that the sound has greater intensity, and a virtual bandpass filter designed in Matlab software to record the behavior of the musical Tesla coil to the different frequencies of the musical tones.
Machine Learning Algorithms for Predictive Maintenance: A Systematic Literature Mapping
Authors: Paredes Carrillo Jorge , Romero Barreno Carlos
Published: February 2025

Predictive maintenance is a practice that industrial companies can apply to their processes thanks to technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things. Machine Learning algorithms are used in many fields to make predictions or classifications. Predictive maintenance is an area of research that provides new practices, strategies, or methodologies. As a relatively new field, the methodologies are still scattered and there is little information on the maturity of the algorithms. To provide a solid foundation, a systematic literature review is presented to give engineers and researchers an overview of machine learning algorithms used in predictive maintenance. The results obtained show some growth in recent years, demonstrating the interest in this area of research. However, most of the contributions in this field can be summarized as concept proofs and it is still difficult to obtain a prototype that can be validated as a complete and certified system. This paper describes the main machine learning algorithms used in predictive maintenance according to their type of use and supervision, analyses their input and output parameters, and determines their maturity.
A Study on Dietary Services in Public Hospitals of Sri Lanka: Reducing Food Waste and Enhancing Patient Outcomes
Authors:   Senior Registrar in Medical Administration, Ministry of Health, Ranagala R M , Samarakoon MASC ,   Deputy Director General of Education, Training and Research Unit, Ministry of Health, Sasanka SGD ,   Senior Registrar in Medical Administration, Ministry of Health, Ranasinghe GSP ,   Director Training, Ministry of Health, Gunawardane A ,   Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health
Published: February 2025

Dietary services in public hospitals are integral to patient recovery and overall care. The existing dietary circular governing these services requires revision to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and patient satisfaction while addressing cost concerns. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a mixed-method approach to identify gaps and inefficiencies in the current dietary practices, including focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and desk reviews. The findings indicated significant food waste in hospitals and considerable patient dissatisfaction with current dietary options. These challenges underscore serious gaps in aligning dietary practices with patient needs and resource allocation. This study emphasizes the importance of revising the dietary circular to establish more efficient and patient-centered dietary services. Proposed revisions focus on reducing food waste, improving the nutritional adequacy of meals, and addressing patient preferences, ultimately contributing to better clinical outcomes. The recommendations focus on developing a cost-effective strategy for hospital dietary services to achieve sustainable improvements that align with healthcare objectives. Updating and implementing these guidelines can greatly benefit the healthcare system by optimizing resource allocation and enhancing patient care in Sri Lankan public hospitals.
Factors Influencing Patient Delay in Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Community Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors:   Master of Public Health Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lampung, Jl. Prof. Sumantri Brojonegoro No. 1, Rajabasa, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35145, Indonesia, Zeini Ardy Muh. Novryan , Rengganis Wardani Dyah Wulan Sumekar ,   Master of Public Health Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lampung, Jl. Prof. Sumantri Brojonegoro No. 1, Rajabasa, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35145, Indonesia, Pramesona Bayu Anggileo ,   Master of Public Health Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Lampung, Jl. Prof. Sumantri Brojonegoro No. 1, Rajabasa, Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35145, Indonesia
Published: February 2025

Delays in the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) result in the failure to achieve the TB program’s goals. The delay in TB treatment can be measured by patient delay and healthcare service delay.This study aims to analyze the factors influencing the occurrence of patient delay in pulmonary tuberculosis. The type of this research is quantitative with a cross-sectional approach. The research population consists of all suspected Pulmonary TB patients, totaling 182 patients, with a sample of 158 respondents using the proportional random sampling technique. This research was conducted in the Working Area of Maja Public Health Center, Marga Punduh District, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung, Indonesia, in September-October 2024. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted univariately (frequency distribution), bivariately (chi-square), and multivariately (logistic regression). The research results indicate that there are factors associated with the occurrence of patient delay in this study, namely age factor (p-value <0.001), gender (p-value = 0.017), employment status (p-value <0.001), economic status (p-value <0.001), education level (p-value = 0.003), knowledge level (p-value = 0.023), smoking history (p-value = 0.022), distance from residence (p-value = 0.040), and cadre support (p-value <0.001). The dominant factor influencing the occurrence of patient delay in tuberculosis treatment is the employment factor (p-value = 0.019; OR (95% CI) = 21.5 (1.67-279.24). Advice for healthcare workers includes providing education about TB, particularly the cough symptoms suspected to be TB, especially in the smoking community, and efforts to change patients’ perceptions about TB are essential to reduce the level of delay in seeking early healthcare.
Mobile Learning Readiness and Pupils’ Reading Performance
Authors:   Southern de Oro Philippines College, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines Department of Education, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, Besa Nickie B. , Pañares Nick C. ,   Southern de Oro Philippines College, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines Department of Education, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Published: February 2025

Mobile learning, often referred to as M-learning, is an educational system that leverages mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and other handheld gadgets to enable learning at any time and place. Being prepared for mobile learning involves several aspects, such as technological readiness, pedagogical strategies, and the learner's preparedness. This study investigated the level of mobile learning readiness and reading performance of Malitbog District I pupils in the Division of Bukidnon. Specifically, it aimed to describe mobile learning readiness in terms of basic readiness, skills readiness, and budget readiness, determine the pupils' reading performance, and ascertain the relationship between mobile readiness and the reading performance of pupils. Two hundred eighty (280) pupils were the respondents in the study. It was conducted in Malitbog District, Malitbog, Bukidnon. This study employed descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, and standard deviation to determine the level of mobile readiness and pupils' performance. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to determine the relation between the variables. Findings revealed that the respondents' mobile readiness in terms of basic readiness was very high, while skills readiness and budget readiness were high. Moreover, the respondents' reading performance was at the instructional level. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between mobile readiness and reading performance. It is recommended that pupils and teachers should explore educational apps, e-books, and online resources that can enhance reading skills.
Indicators of General Health Perception in Venezuelan Migrants in a Shelter Situation in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Authors:   María Nieves González-Valles, María Teresa Martínez-Almanza & Leslie Josefina Romero-Martínez, Valles Alberto Castro-
Published: February 2025

Venezuelan migrants in a situation of temporary shelter in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, maintain processes of adaptability in the face of legal and assistance conditions of transit due to their migratory trajectory to the United States of America. The economic conditions and situations of violence in their country of origin have made it possible to establish themselves as the main reasons for mobility. Various studies indicate that Venezuelan migrants have inadequate physical and mental health conditions in the face of experiences of victimization and vulnerability during their migratory journey. The main objective of the study was to analyze the general health indicators of Venezuelan migrants in a situation of temporary shelter in Ciudad Juárez. Using a descriptive approach with a quantitative, empirical-analytical perspective of non-experimental cross-sectional temporality, 80 Venezuelan migrants with informed consent participated with non-probabilistic sampling by volunteer subjects to analyze the General Health Questionnaires [GHQ-28] according to the reasons for migration. The results indicated that there were significant indicators of anxiety, depression and somatic symptoms in one-sixth of the participating migrants related to economic conditions in their country of origin to a greater extent than situations of violence as reasons for migrating. Even so, the social resources for the construction of support networks are relevant but are associated with general health conditions with inadequate psych affective conditions as a survival and adaptation strategy that allows achieving the goal of migrating to the global north of America.
Case Report: Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Due to Gastric Ulceration over Intraluminal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) at the Fundus of the Stomach
Authors:   Consultant Surgeon, No. (1) Military Hospital (700-Bedded), Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar., Wyke Min Nay Zar , San Min Htet ,   Consultant Surgeon, No. (1) Military Hospital (700-Bedded), Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar., Maung Zaw Linn ,   Consultant Surgeon, No. (1) Military Hospital (700-Bedded), Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar., Nyein Win Htut ,   Consultant Anaesthetist, No. (1) Military Hospital (700-Bedded), Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar., San Thant Lwyn ,   Professor and Head of Department of Surgery, Defence Services Medical Academy, Yangon, Myanmar, Htun Khin Aung ,   Rector and Senior Consultant Surgeon, Defence Services Medical Academy, Yangon, Myanmar
Published: February 2025

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms originating from the interstitial cells of Cajal in the gastrointestinal tract. They can manifest anywhere along the GI tract but are most commonly found in the stomach. GISTs are often asymptomatic, but when symptoms do occur, they may include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, or signs of obstruction. In this case, we report on a 70-year-old male who presented with upper gastrointestinal bleeding caused by gastric ulceration over an intraluminal GIST located at the fundus of the stomach. The patient had a history of occasional painless melena over the past month, anemia symptoms, and a significant drop in hemoglobin levels. Despite prior difficulties with anesthesia due to challenging intubation, successful surgical excision of the tumor was achieved after meticulous preoperative preparation. The postoperative course was uneventful, and histopathological examination confirmed a spindle cell type GIST. The patient was subsequently managed according to GIST guidelines with long-term oncological follow-up. This case highlights the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies for upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to an intraluminal GIST.
Case Report: Ultrasound-Guided Neuroaxial Anesthesia in Pregnant Patient with Opioid-Allergic Achondroplasia
Authors:   Third year resident of anesthesiology. General Hospital of Cancun. Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Ocampo Fernando Alberto Avelar , Martinez Javier Bautista ,   Physician anesthesiologist assigned to the anesthesiology service of the General Hospital of Cancun., Martinez Mariana Ortega ,   Third year resident of anesthesiology. General Hospital of Cancun. Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Yucatan., Duarte Katia Leticia Méndez ,   Third year resident of anesthesiology. General Hospital of Cancun. Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Yucatan., Jimenez Brisa Paymú Soto ,   Physician anesthesiologist attached to the anesthesiology service, General Hospital of Playa del Carmen.
Published: February 2025

Achondroplasia is a low prevalence genetic disorder characterized by disproportionate short stature and skeletal dysplasia, caused primarily by mutations in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene associated with disturbances in bone growth. It is the most common form of dwarfism characterized by rhizomelic shortening of the limbs, macrocephaly with frontal bossing and spinal alterations, which presents significant challenges in the anesthetic management of pregnant women due to anatomical and physiological alterations, such as predictors of difficult airway, thoracic restriction due to bone dysplasias, spinal deformities and the multiple physiological changes characteristic of pregnancy. Achondroplasia has an increased incidence of menstrual disorders, infertility, amenorrhea, so conception is rare.

We report the case of a 29-year-old female patient diagnosed with achondroplasia and 37 weeks of pregnancy with cephalopelvic disproportion, with a history of opioid allergy documented by provocation test, who underwent elective cesarean section. After a detailed evaluation that included a careful spinal assessment with ultrasound to ensure the feasibility of the neuroaxial block, given the frequent technical difficulties associated, an ultrasound-guided neuroaxial block was chosen as the primary anesthetic technique due to the predictors of difficult airway and opioid allergy, which was performed with adjusted doses of local anesthetics, in addition to the preoperative use of intravenous non-opioid drugs to optimize intraoperative and postoperative pain control. The procedure passed without complications, and the multidisciplinary management allowed a satisfactory maternal-fetal evolution.
Reproductive Outcomes in Patients with Infertility and Insulin Resistance
Authors:   Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad Hospital de Gineceo-Obstetricia Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Mariana Flores-Acosta , Gustavo Altamirano-Briseño ,   Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad Hospital de Gineceo-Obstetricia Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Julieta Moreno-Vargas ,   Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad Hospital de Gineceo-Obstetricia Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente
Published: February 2025

Infertility defined as the inability of a couple to achieve conception after one year of sexual intercourse without contraceptive protection, or after 6 months in patients older than 35 years. According to the WHO, 10-15% of couples have some fertility problem and 25-50% of this is due to anovulatory female infertility, which could be due to insulin resistance, especially in overweight and obese patients, since 75% of obese patients suffer from IR, added to the fact that overweight and obesity have a high prevalence in the Mexican population, where a prevalence of up to 35% has been reported, it is important to consider it as a causal factor in patients with infertility. In 2021, 413 first-time patients with a diagnosis of infertility were received at the Gynecology-Obstetrics UMAE of CMNO IMSS; of these, 245 have a diagnosis of anovulation and about 40% are overweight or obese, however, there is no report on reproductive outcomes of these patients who undergo medical treatment, some cases achieve clinical pregnancy and of these some result in term births, preterm, miscarriage and / or death.

Infertility and obesity have a great impact on women's health, affecting the physical, psychological, family and social area, leading to a deterioration in the quality of life, in turn obesity is one of the main risk factors for numerous diseases, so they are of special interest to social level and in the health system, being important its study and treatment to achieve better results of fertility and health in general.
Sanders IV Calcaneus Fracture Treated with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with a Moldable Plate: A Case Report
Authors:   Trauma and Orthopedics Resident. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Ramírez Alejandro Gamboa , Echeverría Alexis Emir Noguera ,   Surgery Resident. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán., Guerrero María Fernanda Ibarra ,   Pediatrics Resident. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán., Peniche Mario José Lezama ,   Orthopedist. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE., Cisneros Adrian Guillermo C han ,   Orthopedist. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE.
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Calcaneus fractures are the most common tarsal bone fractures, affecting patients quality of life due to osteoarthrosis and a rigid gait. Management must be individualized based on fracture line characteristics, physical activity, and patient life expectancy.

Clinical case: A 70-year-old Mexican woman with a history of osteopenia fell, imaging showed traces of a multi-fragmentary fracture, including involvement of the subtalar joint and widening and displacement of the posterior tuberosity of the calcaneus. Open surgery was scheduled 72 hours later, and the patient underwent early mobilization of the ankle, knee, and hip without support.

Discussion: The calcaneus is an irregular bone that supports 50% of the forces in the foot during ambulation and standing, resulting in significant deficits after an injury. The surgical management of calcaneal fractures has been criticized for its sequelae, poor functional results, and associated risks. The best management for complex calcaneal fractures is open reduction with primary arthrodesis of the subtalar joint, resulting in a rigid, non-painful foot with adequate mobility.

Conclusion: Calcaneal fractures are challenging to manage due to their high complexity and frequency. With advances in preoperative, transoperative, and post-surgical care, traditional methods can be satisfactory. However, infrequency and complexity make it difficult to define specific management definitively.
Mexican Revolution and Its Consequences in Juan Rulfo’s Short Stories
Authors:   Lecturer Department of English Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore-7408, Bangladesh., Nabanee Tabassum Islam
Published: February 2025

Juan Rulfo in his short stories has portrayed the historical period of the Mexican Revolution and its consequences on Mexico and its citizens as a witness of that time. His stories also present the impacts of the Agrarian Reform and Cristero Rebellion on the Mexicans, following the great revolution. This qualitative research explores Rulfo’s representation of the historical Mexican Revolution and the post-revolution period as found in his short stories. This paper intends to analyze the socio-political crises of Mexico during that period and its consequences on the masses, based on Mexican history and the author’s subjective experiences. The findings of this study highlight the tragic suffering of the helpless common people, the dilemmas of the revolutionaries, and the discriminatory socio-political situation during and after the historic Mexican Revolution, as presented by Rulfo in a number of his stories.
The Contribution Of The 2013 Curriculum And The 2023 Curriculum In Improving The Quality Of Education Elementary Schools In Tangerang City In Banten Province
Authors: M.Pd Dr. Isti Rusdiyanti, , M.Pd Prof. Dr. Sudadio, , Nugroho Dwi Yunianto , Handayani Hany Tutut , , Mariyanto Endang Sri Mulyani
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine the contribution of the 2013 curriculum and the 2023 curriculum in improving the quality of elementary school education in Tangerang City. The population in this study were teachers from 7 elementary schools in Tangerang City totaling 35 people. The data analysis technique used was Pearson Product Moment statistical analysis. The results of the study showed that the correlation between the 2013 curriculum and the results of elementary school student exams in Tangerang City was rx1y = 0.042, this indicates that there is a very weak relationship between the implementation of the 2013 curriculum and the results of elementary school student exams in Tangerang City. The correlation between the implementation of the independent curriculum and the results of elementary school student exams in Tangerang City is rx2y = 0.031, this indicates that there is a very weak relationship between the implementation of the independent curriculum and the results of elementary school student exams in Tangerang City. This shows a very weak relationship between the implementation of the curriculum, both the 2013 curriculum and the independent curriculum, and the results of elementary school student exams in Tangerang City.
Contribution of Quality And Conventional Management in Improving the Quality of School Exam Results in Serang City and Regency in Banten Province
Authors: M.Pd Prof. Dr. Sudadio, , Fauziyah Anisa , S. Dinda Pramestia , . Mutia , Sambella Mutiara , H. Putri Raudhah
Published: February 2025

Quality management is a systematic approach to ensuring products and services meet or exceed customer expectations. While conventional management refers to the traditional approach to managing an organization that emphasizes a rigid hierarchical structure, strict supervision, and decision-making centered on the organization's leadership. The quality of exam results is one of the important indicators in assessing the effectiveness of an education system. This study aims to analyze and identify the relationship between quality management and conventional management that can be optimized to improve the quality of elementary and junior high school exam results in Banten Province. The method used in this study is a quantitative research method. This study uses two independent variables and one dependent variable. The independent variables in this study are Quality Management (X1) and Conventional Management (X2). While the dependent variable in this study is the Quality of Exam Results (Y). Based on the results of the simultaneous test, the significance value in elementary school is 0.021 with a correlation of 0.670. This value shows a significant and fairly strong relationship between the combination of Quality Management (X1)) and Conventional Management (X2) on the quality of elementary school exam results. Meanwhile, in junior high school, the correlation of 0.353 indicates that the relationship is very weak. No significant relationship was found between the combination of the two management approaches and the quality of exam results. The weak correlation indicates that management strategies at the junior high school level may require a more contextual and specific approach to student needs.
Alternative assessment in undergraduate legal education in South Africa: A positive side effect of the pandemic?
Authors: Horn JG , van Niekerk L
Published: February 2025

The global Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a transition to online teaching and learning, which prompted higher education institutions to reconsider their assessment methods. Soon, implementing the most appropriate assessment approach to encourage students to engage with the study material on an ongoing basis and which would lead to a deeper understanding of module content became an exciting challenge in the completely remote learning scenario. Grappling with this challenge, lecturers in the Faculty of Law at the University of the Free State implemented alternative assessment methods in a Legal Skills first-year module and a Law of Property third-year module. By using the action research method to implement change, observe the change and critically reflect on the outcome, the authors report on the valuable lessons that they have learned from this exercise. This contribution provides an account of the benefits and drawbacks of traditional versus alternative assessment methods and a critical perspective on the practicality of using alternative assessment tools in undergraduate programmes.
The meaning of “financial assistance” in terms of section 45 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008
Authors: Olivier Etienne
Published: February 2025

In South African law, a company that wishes to provide financial assistance to one of its directors, a related juristic person, or to a person related to a director or related juristic person, must comply with the requirements contained in section 45 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 to validly execute such a transaction. The Act contains no precise definition of the term “financial assistance”, causing commentators to speculate that the reach of section 45 may be extremely wide. However, in Constantia Insurance Co Ltd v Master, Johannesburg High Court 2023 5 SA 88 (SCA), the Supreme Court of Appeal interpreted “financial assistance” narrowly. In this contribution, the Court’s restrictive interpretation of the term is critically analysed. I argue that the Court’s decision was correct and that its interpretation of “financial assistance” is consistent with the objectives of South African company law because it is likely to improve business efficiency without unduly prejudicing a company’s stakeholders. I also propose that the necessity for related-party financial assistance provisions should be reconsidered.
Merging the unmergeable: The distortion of competition law principles by constitutional rights in the Constitutional Court [Discussion of Competition Commission of South Africa v Mediclinic Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 2022 4 SA 323 (CC)]
Authors: Loxton Lauren
Published: February 2025

The aspirations of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 are expressly recognised in competition legislation. Competition authorities and courts must, accordingly, adjudicate competition matters in a manner that gives effect to the Constitution. This has resulted in the Constitutional Court assuming jurisdiction over appeals from the Competition Appeal Court, thereby raising questions about the Constitutional Court’s competence to adjudicate specialised competition matters that cannot be understood solely through the lens of constitutional interpretation. The Constitutional Court’s decision in Competition Commission of South Africa v Mediclinic Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 2022 4 SA 323 (CC) is a cautionary tale that exposes the dangers that arise when the Court enters this specialised realm of the law and imposes constitutional interpretation without engaging with the principles of competition law.

The case concerned a dispute about whether a merger in the healthcare sector would lead to an increase in the price of healthcare. The Constitutional Court’s judgment emphasises the constitutional imperative to quell the harmful effects of the inequalities that loom over South Africa’s post-apartheid economy, but it is not legally sound in all respects. This note explores the weaknesses in the judgment under the following themes: the approach to jurisdiction that contradicts jurisprudence and untenably extends the Constitutional Court’s jurisdiction; the problematic assertion that precedent severely constrains the appellate powers of the Competition Appeal Court; and the Constitutional Court’s inconsistent appreciation of the specialised nature of competition law and its consequent failure to engage with the evidence.

This analysis concludes that this attempt to import constitutional rights into competition law, without adequately engaging with competition law itself, reveals an urgent need to re-examine the true scope of the Constitutional Court’s jurisdiction and its powers to adjudicate complex and highly specialised areas of the law.
The Integration of Music and Arts, Medicine and Health
Authors: Hanser Suzanne
Published: February 2025

It is with delight that I introduce the third in a series of special issues of Music & Medicine devoted to “Music and Arts in Medicine and Health: Joint Congress of the International Association for Music & Medicine and the International Society for Arts and Medicine.”...
International experts at the 2nd Science & Sounds Conference recommend increased use of music therapy in pain medicine
Authors: Von Moreau Dorothee , Holzwarth Karin , Baaß David , Debus Sebastian , Spintge Ralph , Zöllner Christian
Published: February 2025

This article sums up the results of the 2nd Science & Sounds Conference 2024 in Hamburg, Germany on Music Interventions in Pain Medicine and Musicians’ Health. The experts panel focused on the further development of music therapy and also presented recommendations to health policy makers for the increased implementation of music therapy in these fields.
 
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Diary analysis of an RCT: Natural language analyses of gamma-music-based intervention
Authors: Kubit Benjamin M. , Parrish Corinna , Zhao Ziyan , Loui Psyche
Published: February 2025

Recent findings in Alzheimer’s disease research has suggested that light entrainment in the form of gamma-band (40 Hz) stimulation can ameliorate Alzheimer’s-associated pathology and improve cognition. Here we report feasibility of a music-based intervention that is coupled with light entrainment in the gamma band, as well as a control intervention that pairs podcast listening with lights tuned to delta but not gamma band frequencies. We compare qualitative data from participant-maintained logbooks (diaries) and researcher notes using Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods, specifically word count and sentiment analysis, and show that both music-listening and podcast-listening participants spent a similar amount of time engaging with intervention and, on average, described positively valenced experiences. Results suggest the importance of naturalistic data obtained from diary studies as a snapshot of ongoing interventions.
Plenary session 5: Artistic expression and cultural perspectives in healthcare and community
Authors: Wong Lisa , Feireiss Lukas , Banfield William , Ross Sydelle , Adli Mazda
Published: February 2025

The following is an edited transcript of Plenary Session 5, "Artistic Expression and Cultural perspectives in Healthcare and Community," which took place at “The Future of Music and Arts in Medicine and Health: Joint Congress of the International Association for Music & Medicine and the International Society for Arts & Medicine” in Berlin, Germany, on September 21, 2024.
Kronik Böbrek Yetmezliği Hastalarında Hemodiyaliz Uygulaması Sırasında Besin Alım Miktarının Kan Basıncına Etkisi
Authors: YÜKSEL ACAR CANAN , ULUS BAHİRE
Published: February 2025

Amaç: İntradiyalitik hipotansiyon, hastaların hemodiyaliz
sırasında sık yaşadığı ve yaşamı tehdit eden durumlardan biridir.
Sık karşılaşılan intradiyalitik hipotansif ataklar kalp ve beyin
gibi hayati organlarda hasara yol açarak kardiyak bozukluklara
ve mortaliteye neden olabilir. Bu araştırma, intradiyalitik
hipotansiyonun önlenmesi için besin alım durumunun etkisinin
araştırılması amacıyla planlanmıştır.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma, hemodiyaliz sırasında besin
alım hacminin kan basıncına etkisini belirlemek için yarı
deneysel olarak yapılmıştır. Çalışmaya 62 hasta dahil edildi ve
besin alım miktarlarına göre sınıflandırılan üç hasta grubundan
birine atandı. Kan basıncı sonuçları 369 seans boyunca
izlenmiştir.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan tüm bireylerin hemodiyaliz
sırasında besin tükettikleri ve kan basıncı sonuçlarında düşüş
olduğu gözlemlendi. Alınan besin miktarının kan basıncı
değerini etkilemediği görülmekle birlikte hemodiyaliz sırasında
besin alım zamanının kan basıncı sonuçlarını etkilediği
belirlenmiştir.
Sonuç: Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre, hastaların hemodiyaliz
tedavisinin ilk saatlerinde besin tüketmemeleri ve ileri saatlerde
hemodiyaliz sırasında alınan besin miktarını azaltmaları,
hemodiyaliz tedavisi sırasında intradiyalitik hipotansiyon riskini
azaltmak için önerilmiştir.
Hemodiyaliz Hastaları ve Sağlık Profesyonellerinin Hasta Eğitimi ile İlgili Görüşlerinin Q Yöntemi ile İncelenmesi
Authors: TURGAY GÜLAY , ÖZDEMİR ELER ÇİĞDEM , ÖZHAN ELBAŞ NALAN
Published: February 2025

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, hemodiyaliz ünitesinde çalışan
sağlık profesyonellerinin ve hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan bireylerin
hasta eğitimi ile ilgili görüşlerinin Q yöntemi ile incelenmesidir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Tanımlayıcı türde kesitsel bir araştırmadır.
Araştırma; 02 Ocak 2022-31 Ocak 2022 tarihleri arasında,
hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan, araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden ve
seçim kriterlerine uygun 131 hasta ve 38 sağlık profesyoneli ile
yapılmıştır. Veriler, araştırmacılar tarafından literatür incelemesi
doğrultusunda hazırlanan hastalara ve sağlık profesyonellerine
yönelik veri toplama formları ve Q metodu kartları (kart-sort
tekniği) kullanılarak araştırmacılar tarafından yüz yüze görüşme
yoluyla toplanmıştır. Araştırmadan elde edilen veriler sayı, yüzde,
frekans dağılımları ile değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma verilerinin
daha kolay analiz edilebilmesi amacıyla, kartlar sağlık
profesyonelleri ve hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan bireylere göre önem
sırasına göre kategorilere ayrılmıştır. Bu sıralama, kartların ilk
sıra, ilk üç sıra, son üç sıra ve son sırada yer alma durumlarına
göre yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: “Hemodiyalizin temel ilkelerinin tanımlanması”
konusu hemşirelerin %33,3’ü, diyaliz teknikerlerinin %10,8’i,
hastaların %45,8’i ve doktorların tamamı tarafından ilk sırada
yer verdiği görülmektedir. “Sıvı kısıtlaması” konusu hastaların
%42,36’sı, hemşirelerin %21,2’si, diyaliz teknikerlerinin
%15,8’i doktorların %80’i tarafından ikinci sıraya konulduğu
görülmektedir. “Hemodiyaliz tedavisi esnasında oluşabilecek
komplikasyonlar” konusu hastaların %21,37’si, hemşirelerin
%21,2’si ve doktorların %70’i tarafından üçüncü sıraya
konulduğu saptanmıştır. “Diyaliz tedavisi için mali olanaklar ve
destek kaynakları” konusu hastaların %9,92’si, hemşirelerin
%36,9’u, diyaliz teknikerlerinin %15,8’i ve doktorların %60’ı
tarafından son sıraya konulduğu saptanmıştır
Sonuç: Araştırmamızda, hastaların eğitim gereksinimleri
öncelikleri ile sağlık profesyonellerinin önceliklerinin bazı
konularda aynı, bazı konularda farklı olduğu bulunmuştur.
Araştırmanın farklı örneklem gruplarında tekrarlanması, çeşitli
demografik grupların eğitim gereksinimlerine uygun stratejilerin
geliştirilmesi önerilmektedir.
Yaşlı Hemodiyaliz Hastalarında Mortalite Düzeyi ve Bakım
Authors: AYDEMİR TUĞBA
Published: February 2025

Hemodiyaliz tedavisi gören yaşlı bireylerde ölüm oranı genel
popülasyona kıyasla kabul edilemez derecede yüksektir. Yaşlı
hemodiyaliz hastalarında ölüm riskinin artmasının nedenleri
oldukça karmaşıktır. Yaşlılarda son dönem böbrek yetmezliğinin
en iyi şekilde nasıl yönetileceğine dair net görüşler
bulunmamaktadır. Bu durum, geriatrik popülasyonun genellikle
daha zorlu sağlık bakım ihtiyaçlarını karşılaması için daha
yüksek sağlık bakım maliyetlerine ve sağlık profesyonelleri
açısından ek klinik zorluklara dönüşmektedir. Dolayısıyla bu
hastalarda yüksek riskli komplikasyonlara odaklanan, hastane
yatışını ve mortalite düzeyini önleme stratejilerinin
incelenmesine ihtiyaç vardır. Yaşlılığın mortalite üzerindeki
farklı etkisinin anlaşılması, etkili müdahalelerin uyarlanması ve
hasta bakımının optimize edilmesi için önemlidir.
Kişiselleştirilmiş bakım planları, multidisipliner iş birliği, hasta
eğitimi ve bu konuda yapılan araştırmalarla hemşireler ve sağlık
hizmeti sağlayıcıları yaşlı bireylerin sonuçlarını iyileştirmek ve
yaşam kalitesini artırmak için çabalamalıdır. Yaşlılığın ve bakım
sürecinin karmaşık doğası sebebiyle, bu popülasyonda
hemodiyalize özgü mortalite riskini incelemek ayrıca önemlidir.
Bu derlemede; yaşlılığın doğası, hemodiyaliz tedavisi alan yaşlı
bireylerde mortalite sebepleri ve bakım stratejilerine ilişkin
ayrıntılar incelenmiştir.