bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A prevenção da lesão por pressão em unidades de terapia intensiva e a enfermagem neste contexto
Authors: Barbosa Diogo Jacintho , Araujo Maria Samily Alves de
Published: December 2020

O presente trabalho tem como objeto a produção científica brasileira sobre a prevençãode lesão por pressão em uma unidade de terapia intensiva e a enfermagem nestecontexto. A ocorrência de LPP constitui evento adverso em pacentes hospitalizadose,apesar de todos avanços na segurança do paciente, continua acontecendo com elevadaincidencia nas UTI. Tendo como objetivo geral: identificar na literatura de que maneiraocorre a atuação da equipe de enfermagem para a prevenção da lesão por pressão nas UTI, e como objetivo específico: descrever as principais intervenções desenvolvidaspelo enfermeiro visando à prevenção da lesão por pressão em uma UTI. Trata-se de umarevisão integrativa, na base de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), sendo oscritérios de inclusão artigos completos disponíveis de maneira gratuita, no idiomaportuguês e que foram publicados de 2014 a 2019. Foram encontrados 29 artigos quecontribuem para o desenvolvimento do estudo e realização do objetivo proposto dentrodesta temática. Para melhor compreensão do conteúdo na discussão foram apresentadasas seguintes categorias: as principais intervenções de enfermagem utilizadas na unidadede terapia intensiva para prevenção de lesão por pressão e a capacitação profissionalcomo estratégia para redução de riscos relacionados a lesão por pressão e os desafiosencontrados. Conclui-se que a educação permanente é fator primordial para capacitaçãoprofissional. É necessário que as instituições priorizem a elaboração e a implementaçãode protocolos de prevenção, bem como, trabalhar com um número ideal de enfermeiros,a fim de evitar sobrecarga de trabalho, melhorando assim a qualidade assistencial.
O Luto e a Família
Authors: de la Torre Bianca Andrade Paz , Caravana de Castro Moraes Ricci Maria Fernanda , Cerqueira Linhares Ulisses
Published: December 2020

Esta é uma cartilha produzida para auxiliar os profissionais de saúde a se atualizarem e desenvolverem estratégias para a Comunicação de Notícias Difíceis (CND), mais especificamente a comunicação de Morte Encefálica (ME).Na mesma, iremos analisar como o acolhimento ao luto familiar é de extrema importância para a Comunicação de Notícias Difíceis (CND) e, especialmente, para a comunicação da ME. Este material foi elaborado como um dos produtos técnicos finais do mestrado em Ciências Aplicadas a Saúde, realizado pela autora na Universidade de Vassouras. Contou, também, com a parceria do Programa Estadual de Transplante (PET) do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.
Gender Differences in Adolescent Sleep Disturbance and Treatment Response to Smartphone App–Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia: Exploratory Study
Authors: Li Sophie H , Graham Bronwyn M , Werner-Seidler Aliza
Published: December 2020

Background

Insomnia and sleep disturbance are pervasive and debilitating conditions affecting up to 40% of adolescents. Women and girls are at greater risk of insomnia, yet differences in treatment responsiveness between genders have not been adequately investigated. Additionally, while women report greater symptom severity and burden of illness than men, this discrepancy requires further examination in adolescents.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to examine gender differences in sleep symptom profiles and treatment response in adolescents.

Methods

Digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) treatment responsiveness, as indexed by changes in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) and Global Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores, was compared in boys and girls (aged 12-16 years; N=49) who participated in a pilot evaluation of the Sleep Ninja smartphone app. Gender differences in self-reported baseline insomnia symptom severity (ISI), sleep quality (PSQI), and sleep characteristics derived from sleep diaries were also examined.

Results

Compared with boys, we found that girls reported greater symptom severity (P=.04) and nighttime wakefulness (P=.01 and P=.04) and reduced sleep duration (P=.02) and efficiency (P=.03), but not poorer sleep quality (P=.07), more nighttime awakenings (P=.16), or longer time to get to sleep (P=.21). However, gender differences in symptom severity and sleep duration were accounted for by boys being marginally younger in age. Treatment response to CBT-I was equivalent between boys and girls when comparing reductions in symptom severity (P=.32); there was a trend showing gender differences in improvements in sleep quality, but this was not statistically significant (P=.07).

Conclusions

These results demonstrate the presence of gender differences in insomnia symptoms and severity in adolescents and suggest further research is required to understand gender differences in insomnia symptom profiles to inform the development of gender-specific digital interventions delivered to adolescents.
Developmental Assets of Adolescents and Young Adults With Chronic Illness and Comorbid Depression: Qualitative Study Using YouTube
Authors: Zheng Katherine , George Maureen , Roehlkepartain Eugene , Santelli John , Bruzzese Jean-Marie , Smaldone Arlene
Published: December 2020

Background

Developmental assets provide a framework for optimizing development among adolescents but have not been studied in adolescents with chronic illness and comorbid depression, which is a group at risk for poor health outcomes. YouTube postings provide valuable insights to understand this understudied population.

Objective

This study aims to explore asset development from the perspectives of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with chronic illness and comorbid depression.

Methods

YouTube was searched using 12 chronic illnesses (eg, diabetes) coupled with “depression” as keywords. Videos were included if they were uploaded by AYAs aged between 11 and 29 years and discussed living with chronic illness and depression during adolescence. Video transcripts were coded deductively for 40 internal and external assets that constitute the Developmental Assets Framework. Categories not captured by deductive coding were identified using conventional content analysis. Categories and their respective assets were labeled as being discussed either negatively or positively.

Results

In total, 31 videos from 16 AYAs met the inclusion criteria. A total of 7 asset categories, support, constructive use of time, boundaries and expectations (external assets), identity, commitment to learning, positive values, and social competence (internal assets), reflecting 25 (13 internal; 12 external) assets, were discussed. Internal assets, particularly relating to identity, were commonly discussed by AYAs either in a negative way or fluctuated between positive and negative perspectives.

Conclusions

In this sample of AYAs with chronic illness and comorbid depression, internal assets were commonly discussed in a negative way. Future research is needed to better understand how assets develop and if the Developmental Assets Framework adequately represents the experiences of this population.
Perceived Needs Versus Predisposing/Enabling Characteristics in Relation to Internet Cancer Information Seeking Among the US and Chinese Public: Comparative Survey Research
Authors: Zhang Di , Hu Hongchao , Shi Zhen , Li Biao
Published: December 2020

Background

Since the rise of the internet, online health information seeking has become a worldwide phenomenon. However, health and health communication are inherently culture bound. A data-driven cross-country comparison enables us to better understand how cultural factors moderate the association between individual-level determinants and online health information seeking.

Objective

The objective of the study was to examine similarities and differences in determinants of internet cancer information seeking between the US and Chinese general public (excluding cancer patients and survivors) under the framework of a behavioral model of health services use.

Methods

This study used Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 2017 (US data) and HINTS-China 2017 data to answer the research question. It focused on people with no cancer history and with internet access. For the HINTS 2017, the sample size was 2153; for the HINTS-China 2017, the sample size was 2358. To compare China and the United States, the researchers selected the same set of study variables for each dataset. Under the framework of the behavioral model of health services use, these predictors were predisposing factors, enabling factors, and need factors.

Results

In terms of the predisposing factors, a higher age, college degree or above, being currently unemployed, and having a family history of cancer were associated with internet cancer information seeking for the Chinese respondents; none of these factors were related to information seeking for the US respondents, although a lower age was associated with information seeking. Regarding the enabling conditions, lower trust in family members and friends as reliable information sources was the only factor associated with information seeking for the Chinese respondents, while no enabling factor was related to information seeking for the US respondents. Regarding the need factors, perceived health status was not related to information seeking for the Chinese respondents, while perception of poorer health condition was related to information seeking for the US respondents. Higher cancer fear was related to information seeking for both groups, but the magnitude of association was smaller for the Chinese respondents than for the US respondents.

Conclusions

Overall, under the framework of the behavioral model of health services use, the results based on multivariate logistic regression reveal clear patterns of cross-country/cultural differences in the factors associated with internet cancer information seeking behaviors: predisposing characteristics and enabling conditions are more important in China, while perceived needs are more significant in the US. Such differences might reflect possible US-China differences in job environment (eg, job pressure) and culture (individualism vs collectivism and family structure).
The Effects of Modified Intermittent Fasting in Psoriasis (MANGO): Protocol for a Two-Arm Pilot Randomized Controlled Open Cross-over Study
Authors: Grine Lynda , Hilhorst Niels , Michels Nathalie , Abbeddou Souheila , De Henauw Stefaan , Lambert Jo
Published: December 2020

Background

Psoriasis is a complex disease associated with multiple comorbidities, including metabolic syndrome and leaky gut syndrome. Dietary lifestyle interventions have been reported to affect the disease in terms of lesional severity. It remains unclear how diets affect these comorbidities and the general health in psoriasis patients. Modified intermittent fasting (MIF) on 2 nonconsecutive days has shown beneficial effects on metabolic parameters. A significant advantage of MIF over the currently investigated dietary changes is its feasibility.

Objective

Here, we aim to study the effects of MIF on skin, gut, and metabolic health in psoriasis patients.

Methods

A 2-arm pilot randomized controlled open cross-over study will be performed in 24 patients with psoriasis. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to either start with 12 weeks of MIF and go on a subsequent regular diet for another 12 weeks or start with 12 weeks of regular diet and do subsequent MIF for 12 weeks. The following parameters will be assessed: demographics, disease phenotype, medical and familial history, psoriasis severity, dermatology-specific and general quality of life, nutritional and physical habits, mental and intestinal health, intestinal and cutaneous integrity, inflammatory and metabolic markers, and satisfaction.

Results

A total of 24 participants have been enrolled in the study. The final visit is foreseen for June 2021.

Conclusions

The aim is to uncover the effects of MIF on psoriasis severity and gut health integrity through clinical and molecular investigation. More precisely, we want to map the evolution of the different markers, such as psoriasis severity, permeability, and inflammation, in response to MIF as compared to a regular diet,. Understanding how dietary lifestyles can affect epithelial lineages, such as the skin and gut, will greatly improve our understanding of the development of psoriasis and may offer a nonpharmacological venue for treatments.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04418791; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04418791

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/26405
Tasa de preñez post vitrificación en los embriones de équidos producidos in vivo. Revisión
Authors: Urías-Castro Christian , Boeta Ana Myriam
Published: December 2020

Vitrification is a cryo-preservation method often used in embryos obtained from mares or jennies. It consists in the dramatic reduction of temperature to levels close to -196 °C, that allows the cryopreserving solution containing the embryo to pass from liquid to vitreous state. Several improvements to vitrification protocols have made possible to cryo-preserve embryos with different sizes; since during the first decade after the year 2000, only small embryos were successfully vitrified.  Embryos collected at the sixth day post ovulation (PO) are usually smaller or equal to 300 micrometers in diameter (≤ 300 µmØ) and can be  routinely vitrified following simple protocols; they have a higher post vitrification pregnancy rate (PVPR) when compared to large embryos which have more than 300 micrometers in diameter (˃ 300 µmØ).  The high PVPR of embryos ≤ 300 µmØ is due to an embryo capsule (EC) that is not fully developed yet and has a high permeability to cryo-preserving solutions. At present time, embryos collected either the seventh or eighth day PO are ˃ 300 µmØ and are characterized to have a low post vitrification survival; in order to increase their PVPR their EC might be punctured to make it permeable to cryopreserving solutions. Additionally, there are at least two factors that can be manipulated to increase the PVPR of embryos ˃ 300 µmØ; one is to reduce their size by aspiring their blastocoelic liquid (BL), and the other is to induce a high temperature transfer index (TTI) to rapidly reach -196 °C.
Análisis del pedigrí en diez poblaciones mexicanas de ovinos
Authors: Domínguez-Viveros Joel , Rodríguez-Almeida Felipe Alonso , Medellín-Cázares Adan , Gutiérrez Juan Pablo
Published: December 2020

Se analizó el pedigrí en diez razas de ovinos mediante parámetros genéticos poblacionales. Las poblaciones fueron Blackbelly (BBL; 19,695), Charollais (CHA; 5,033), Dorper (DOR; 42,171), Dorper Blanco (DOB; 4,213), Dorset (DOS; 5,557), Hampshire (HAM; 12,210), Katahdin (KAT; 77,955), Pelibuey (PEL; 42,256), Rambouillet (RAM; 11,951) y Suffolk (SUF; 14,099); nacidos de 1992 a 2018. Los análisis se realizaron con el software Endog. En padres conocidos, los valores oscilaron de 76.4 % (SUF) a 95.3 % (KAT), con promedio general de 86.0%, los animales con padres desconocidos correspondieron a los fundadores. La población consanguínea (como porcentaje de la población total) fluctuó del 12.3 % en DOS al 48.7 % en DOB, con promedio general de 29.7 %; la consanguinidad (F) promedio osciló de 3.9 (KAT) a 14.6 (DOB), con promedio general de 8.0. La evolución de F y sus componentes fue: en todas las poblaciones, la proporción de consanguíneos se incrementó (P<0.05); los niveles de relación genética (RG) son estables; y, la F presentó tendencias negativas (P<0.05). KAT, DOB y BBL con altas tasas de crecimiento en población consanguínea; DOB y DOS, DOB y CHA con los niveles más altos de F y RG, respectivamente. Seis poblaciones presentaron tamaño efectivo (Ne) mayor a 50; el resto presentaron Ne menor a 37, lo cual señala el estatus de cuidado para monitorear la evolución de F y sus posibles implicaciones. El intervalo generacional (IG) osciló de 3.0 a 4.15, con promedio general de 3.45 años, los mayores IG fueron para RAM y SUF, BBL y DOR con IG menores.
Efectos de la suplementación dietética con Ruta graveolens en el desempeño, las características de la canal y la calidad de la carne de conejo
Authors: Ayala Martínez Maricela , Zepeda-Bastida Armando , Soto-Simental Sergio
Published: December 2020

Ruta graveolens is a weed that can be used to feed rabbits. The aim of this study was to determine growth performance, carcass and meat quality of rabbits after their dietary supplementation with Ruta graveolens. Sixty (60) weaned rabbits were randomly assigned to five treatments; control diet (C) or diets supplemented either with leaves (25RL or 50RL) or complete plant of Ruta graveolens (25CP or 50CP). The use of Ruta graveolens has a similar (P>0.05) growth performance to the control group and feed conversion rate. Carcass quality was different (P<0.05) among treatments in empty body weight, empty gastrointestinal tract and fat. The pH decreased when Ruta graveolens was used to feed growing rabbits, but meat produced better texture parameters than control group. The results obtained in the present study suggest that Ruta graveolens can be considered as an alternative feed source in the diets of rabbits.
Partileşme Sürecinde İdeolojik Söylem: Demokrasi ve Atılım Partisi ve Gelecek Partisi Programlarında Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi Eleştirisi
Authors: SAF Hacı Hasan
Published: December 2020

Modernleşme süreci ile artan siyasal katılım, insan haklarının genişlemesi ve bireylerin yönetimde daha fazla söz sahibi olması gibi unsurlar demokratik ortamı geliştirmiş, bu da siyasal partilerin önemini artırmıştır. Siyasi partilerin siyasal açıdan birer güç unsuru haline gelmesi, partileşme sürecini niceliksel olarak geliştirmiştir. Bu konu hakkında kriz teorisi, parlamento dışında doğan partiler, kuşaksal yaş ve fonksiyon gibi yaklaşımlar ortaya atılmıştır. Partileşme sürecinde gerçekleştirilen ideolojik söylem ise partilerin neyi eleştirdiğini, kurumsal kimliklerini ve yukarıda bahsedilen hangi yaklaşım çerçevesinde partileştiklerini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu durumdan hareketle ülkemizde partileşme sürecinde olan Demokrasi ve Atılım (DEVA) Partisi ile Gelecek Partisi’nin ideolojik söylemi nasıl araçsallaştırıldığının incelenmesi araştırmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Çalışmada Demokrasi ve Atılım (DEVA) Partisi ile Gelecek Partisi’nin parti programları iktidarı eleştiri ve kendi ideolojisini söylemleştirme çerçevesinde Foucaultcu Söylem Analizi yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Demokrasi ve Atılım (DEVA) Partisi’nin hem iktidar muhafazakarlığını eleştirerek hem de kendi ideolojisini araçsallaştırarak ideolojik söylem inşa ettiği görülmüştür. Gelecek Partisi’nin programında ise yalnızca iktidar eleştirisinin varlığından söz edilmektedir.
AN ITERATIVE ALGORITHM FOR NONLINEAR FRACTIONAL-ORDER OSCILLATORS WITH MODIFIED RIEMANN-LIOUVILLE DERIVATIVE
Authors: Big-Alabo Akuro , Ossia Chinwuba
Published: December 2020

This paper presents an iterative analytic algorithm for the approximate
solution of nonlinear fractional-order oscillators. He fractional
transform was applied to convert the fractional-order model, defined by
a modified Riemann-Liouville derivative, to a model in continuous
spacetime. Then, the approximate solution of the continuous model was
applied to obtain an approximate solution for the fractional-order
oscillator. The solution was obtained using the continuous piecewise
linearization method (CPLM), which is a simple, accurate and efficient
analytic algorithm. The applicability of the CPLM was demonstrated using
representative examples in science and engineering and the maximum
relative error of the approximate solution was found to be less than
0.2%. This paper provides an analytical tool that can be applied in the
study of fractional-order oscillations arising in various physical
systems and technological processes.
Does the anthropometric profile influence infection morbidity after coronary artery bypass grafting?
Authors: Atik Fernando , Pegado Helio , Brito Larissa de , Macedo Murilo , Junior Edilson França , Dias Adhamys , Barzilai Vitor , Chaves Renato , Biondi Rodrigo , Monte Guilherme , Cunha Claudio da
Published: December 2020

Background: Infection after cardiovascular surgery is multifactorial. We
sought to determine whether the anthropometric profile influence the
occurrence of infection after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting
(CABG). Methods: Between January 2011 and June 2016, 1,777 consecutive
adult patients were submitted to isolated coronary artery bypass
grafting. Mean age was 61.7 ± 9.8 years and 1,193 (67.1%) were males.
Patients were divided into four groups according to the Body Mass Index
(BMI) classification: underweight (BMI<18.5 kg/m2: N=17,
0.9%), normal range (BMI 18.5 – 24.99 kg/m2: N=522, 29.4%),
overweight (BMI 25 – 29.99 kg/m2: N=796, 44.8%) and obese
(>30 kg/m2: N=430, 24.2%). In-hospital outcomes were
compared and independent predictors of infection were obtained through
multiple Poisson regression with robust variation. Results: Independent
predictors of any infection morbidity were female sex (RR 1.47,
P=0.002), age > 60 years (RR 1.85, P<0.0001),
cardiopulmonary bypass > 120 minutes (RR 1.89, P=0.0007),
preoperative myocardial infarction < 30 days (RR 1.37,
P=0.01), diabetes mellitus (RR 1.59, P=0.0003), ejection fraction
< 48% (RR 2.12, P<0.0001) and blood transfusion (RR
1.55, P=0.0008). Among other variables, obesity, as well as diabetes
mellitus, were independent predictors of superficial and deep sternal
wound infection. Conclusions: Other factors rather than the
anthropometric profile are more important in determining the occurrence
of any infection after CABG. However, surgical site infection has
occurred more frequently in obese patients. Appropriate patient
selection, control of modifiable factors and application of surgical
bundles would minimize this important complication.
Ellis-van Creveld syndrome due to a novel EVC2 variant in a patient from Turkey
Authors: ÖZTÜRK ÖZDEN , BAĞIŞ haydar , Bolu Semih , Çevik Muhammer Özgür
Published: December 2020

Here we report a Turkish child with Ellis-van Creveld syndrome whose
presentation was short strature, hypodontia, narrow thorax, dysplastic
nails, cardiac abnormality and polydactyly. Genetic analysis revealed
novel homozygous mutation in the EVC2 gene (c.3533_3546del). Further
research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiological course
A peristomal plaque of sudden occurrence
Authors: Placa Michelangelo La , Abbenante Diego , Pazzaglia Massimiliano , Altobrando Ambra Di
Published: December 2020

Koebner phenomenon regards the formation of a psoriatic lesion after a
trauma, including tattoo, insect bite or other injuries. Although this
manifestation is not specific for psoriasis, physicians should be aware
because early recognition may be helpful in making the diagnosis when
present.
Development of a Methodology for the Design and Management of Academic Strategy – A Holist Approach using Multi-criteria Analysis Techniques
Authors: Chalaris Manolis , Gritzalis Stefanos , Sgouropoulou Cleo , Maragoudakis Manolis
Published: December 2020

Aim of the current research paper is to propose an innovative solution for the problematic of the holistic management of an academic strategy. The systematic bibliographic surveys conducted showed that the combination of BSC method together with a multitude of MCDA techniques constitute the most important tools for this issue. Thus, we propose a holistic process-based methodology for the management of an academic strategy which spans from its design and oversight, to interpretation issues of the academic classification of departments of Universities or between Universities where assembly bodies (Quality Assurance Unit, HAHE) are active. We claim that our methodology is of particular importance and that its use will highlight the operational quality of well organised Universities.
Modeling, Designing and Implementing an Open Personalized Learning Environment for the Electrical Engineering Training Course in Vocational Education
Authors: Kolyvas Georgios , Kotsifakos Dimitrios , Douligeris Christos
Published: December 2020

In this paper, we present the modeling, design, and a segment of the implementation of an Open Personalized Learning Environment (OPLE) for the Electrical Engineering course that is taught at Vocational Schools. We describe in detail how the chapters of the course are used in the online environment. As methodological principles of this construction we emphasize on the students’ learning behavior, and on the individualized promotion of knowledge, considering the simplicity and the dynamics of the open personalized environment.
Forecasting Models of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cumulative Confirmed Cases Using a Hybrid Genetic Programming Method
Authors: Salpasaranis Konstantinos , Stylianakis Vasilios
Published: December 2020

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diffusion process, starting in China, caused more than 4600 lives until June 2020 and became a major threat to global public health systems. In Greece, the phenomenon started on February 2020 and it is still being developed. This paper presents the implementation of a hybrid Genetic Programming (hGP) method in finding fitting models of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) for the cumulative confirmed cases in China for the first saturation level until May 2020 and it proposes forecasting models for Greece before summer tourist season. The specific hGP method encapsulates the use of some well-known diffusion models for forecasting purposes, epidemiological models and produces time dependent models with high performance statistical indices. A retrospective study confirmed the excellent forecasting performance of the method until 3 June 2020.
Geotechnical Characteristics of Regolith Derived from Nanka Formation, Southeast Nigeria
Authors: Chibuzor Stella Nwaife , Okoyeh Elizabeth lfeyinwa , Egboka Boniface Chukwukadibia Ezeanyaoha
Published: December 2020

Regolith derived from Nanka Formation; Southeast Nigeria was evaluated for their geotechnical characteristics. The methods of investigations include Fieldwork experiment and laboratory analysis of water and soil samples. The result of hydraulic parameters of the soil at 1meter, 2 meters depth and drilled cuttings from boreholes revealed permeability average values of 1.29E-05(cm/s) and 9.15E-6(cm/s), hydraulic conductivity average value of 1.27E-04(cm/s) and 8.93E-05(cm/s). Drilled cuttings from three boreholes revealed permeability average value of 8.15E-06(m/s), 2.68E-06(m/s) and 6.20E-06, hydraulic conductivity average values of 8.90E-03(m/s), 2.92E-03(m/s) and 6.75E-3(m/s).These values indicate permeable soil with high hydraulic conductivity typical of silty-clay and sand. The permeability/hydraulic conductivity accounts for the high infiltration/percolation of water into the soil. Infiltration of water through the soil initiates geochemical reactions and dissolution mineral which leaves the soil loose and unconsolidated. Geotechnical characteristics show low to medium plasticity and a liquid limit average of 42.36 and 35.45, indicating the capacity of the soil to absorb moisture and expand, bulk density average value of 1.90 mg/m3and compaction test of maximum dry density average value of 1.80 g/cm3 at an optimum water content average of 12.89% indicate low density. Shear strength components of cohesion values range from 0 to 55KN/m2 with average value of 25 KN/m2 and friction angle values range from 7° to 25° suggesting low cohesion and angle of internal friction. This is attributed to the low clay content and the cohesive force is not enough to sustain the soil. Field experiments of cone penetration test of in-situ results indicate a weak and incompetent soil material that is unstable and vulnerable to erosion. The finding would be relevant in soil mechanics problems.
Multi-terrain Quadrupedal-wheeled Robot Mechanism: Design, Modeling, and Analysis
Authors: Gratton Eric , Benyeogor Mbadiwe , Nnoli Kosisochukwu , Olakanmi Oladayo , Wolf Liam , Berti Zavier , Kumar Sushant , Saha Piyal
Published: December 2020

For a robot to navigate in terrains of rough and uneven topographies, its drives and controllers must generate and control large mechanical power with great precision. This paper is aimed at developing an autonomous robot with active-suspensions in form of a hybrid quadrupedal-wheel drive mechanism. This involves a computational approach to optimizing the development cost without compromising the system’s performance. Using the Solidworks CAD tool, auxiliary components were designed and integrated with the bed structure to form an actively suspended robot drive mechanism. Also, using the S-Math Computing tool, the robot’s suspension system was optimized, employing a four-bar mechanism. To enhance the compatibility of this design with the intended controller, some mathematical equations and numerical validations were formulated and solved. These included the modeling of tip-over stability and skid steering, the trendline equations for computing the angular positions of the suspension servomotors, and the computation of R2– values for determining the accuracy of these trendline equations. Using finite element analysis (FEA), we simulated the structural integrity of key sub-components of the final structure. The results show that our mechanical design is appropriate for developing an actively suspended robot that can efficiently navigate in different terrestrial sites and topographies.
Hubungan Antara Dukungan Keluarga Dan Asertivitas Dengan Penyesuaian Diri Pada Santri Tahun Pertama Pondok Pesantren
Authors: Muzni Achmad Irfan , Mawarni Annisa Huda
Published: December 2020

Penyesuaian diri merupakan kemampuan individu untuk bereaksi baik terhadap tuntutan internal maupun eksternal yang terjadi terus-menerus untuk menciptakan hubungan yang selaras antara dirinya dengan lingkungan. Kemampuan tersebut dapat dimiliki apabila individu memiliki dukungan keluarga dan memiliki kemampuan untuk asertif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dan asertivitas dengan penyesuaian diri pada santri tahun pertama pondok pesantren. Hipotesis yang diajukan pada penelitian ini adalah ada hubungan antara dukungan keluarga dan asertivitas dengan penyesuaian diri santri tahun pertama pondok pesantren. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah santri tahun pertama Pondok Pesantren Darul Hidayah Al Anshori angkatan 2019 yang berjumlah 84 santriwan dan santriwati yang diambil dengan teknik sampling total. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan tiga skala psikologi yaitu skala penyesuaian diri sebanyak 30 aitem (α = 0,875), skala dukungan keluarga sebanyak 34 aitem (α = 0,897) dan skala asertivitas sebanyak 26 aitem (α = 0,827). Analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis regresi berganda dengan program SPSS 21.0 for Windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan Rx1.2-y=0,574 dengan nilai F = 19,935 dengan p = 0,000 (p 0,01) yang berarti hipotesis diterima bahwa ada hubungan yang positif signifikan antara dukungan keluarga dan asertivitas dengan penyesuaian diri pada santri tahun pertama dengan R² = 0,033. Dukungan keluarga dan asertivitas memberikan sumbangan efektif 33% terhadap penyesuaian diri. Hasil kedua dengan rx1y = 0,251 dengan p= 0,021 (p 0,05) yang menunjukkan ada hubungan positif signifikan antara dukungan keluarga dengan penyesuaian diri pada santri tahun pertama. Hasil ketiga dengan rx2y = 0,572 dengan p= 0,000 (p 0,01) yang menunjukkan ada hubungan positif signifikan antara asertivitas dengan penyesuaian diri pada santri tahun pertama.
Metode Pilates Untuk Penurunan Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Pertama Trimester III
Authors: Purwanti Dwi Surya
Published: December 2020

This research set out to investigate the effect of pilates method to reduce anxiety for pregnant women, especially in third trimester. Hypothesis proposed: there is anxiety difference for pregnant women in third quarter between control group and experimental group. Subject of research contains pregnant women who check their pregnancy at private childbirth clinic in Yogyakarta. On the basic of medical record data, it was obtained that eight pregnant women meeting research criteria, that was: first pregnancy and entered third trimester data collection methods used were personal quesioner, pregnancy anxiety scale. Analysis technique used U Mann – Whitney test. To see the differences of anxiety condition before and after treated with Pilates method in experimental group, Wilcoxon Rank Test was used. As results, it has been shown that (Z = -1.964; p 0.05). Experimental group’s anxiety level is lower (mean = 62.33) than control group’s anxiety level (mean = 100.33). Experimental group, in particular, has been proved that movements in Pilates method for pregnancy were effective in reducing anxiety in facing first pregnancy in third trimester (t = 7.821; p 0.05) with mean before = 95.00; mean after = 62.33.  So pilates method effective to reduce anxiety for pregnant women in third trimester.
Developing Web-Assisted Interactive Media to Improve Mathematical Creative-Thinking Ability
Authors: Rachmawati Andini Dwi , Baiduri Baiduri , Effendi Mohammad Mahfud
Published: December 2020

Millennials currently prefer web-assisted interactive media as a learning resource rather than reading books. To understand the contents of the book, students need high literacy skills. Unlike the web-assisted interactive media, the explanations are accompanied by pictures and simulations that can help students to understand the learning material. The developed web-assisted interactive learning media had been adjusted to the 2013 curriculum. This research aimed to develop a valid, effective, and practical interactive web-assisted learning media. The research development model used was the 4D model which consisted of Define, Design, Development, and Dissemination stages. The instrument used in this study was a validation sheet, a questionnaire to measure the practicality, and a creative-thinking test to measure the effectiveness. The results of validation showed that the developed learning media obtained an average score of 86.17% and had met the validity criteria with excellent quality. The questionnaire obtained a score of 88.39% which indicated that the developed learning media was effective. The developed web-assisted interactive learning media met the effectiveness criteria with the obtained average score of 80% based on four indicators, namely fluency, flexibility, authenticity, and detail. It can be concluded that the web-assisted interactive learning media is suitable to be used as a learning resource.
Student's Statistical Literacy skills Based on the Reflective and Impulsive Cognitive Styles
Authors: Masfingatin Titin , Suprapto Edy
Published: December 2020

This study aimed to describe students' statistical literacy skills based on their reflective-impulsive cognitive style. This study employed descriptive exploratory research with the qualitative approach. The data collecting techniques used were tests, interviews, and field notes. The data analysis techniques employed were data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. This study discovered that students’ reflective and impulsive cognitive styles influence their statistical literacy skills such as the ability to construct or interpret information or statistical data, understand statistical concepts, and represent the statistical data in a different form. Students with the reflective cognitive style were different from students with the impulsive cognitive style on statistical literacy skills, especially in evaluating statistical information or arguments. Students with the reflective cognitive style tended to be more critical in evaluating statistical information or arguments by providing arguments based on the results of analytical calculations. Students with the impulsive cognitive style used analytical processes in drawing statistical conclusions. Students with the impulsive cognitive style lacked cognitive maturity and tended to use processes holistically rather than analytically in drawing statistical conclusions.
Development of Cooperative Learning Think-Talk-Write (TTW) Models Based on Batak Culture to Improve Students’ Mathematical Critical Thinking Ability
Authors: Ainin Qurratu , Mulyono Mulyono , Syahputra Edi
Published: December 2020

This study aimed to develop valid, practical, and effective Think-Talk-Write (TTW) learning tools based on Batak culture. Plomp's research design was used in this study. This development research product was a valid, practical, and effective TTW learning tools based on Batak culture, which can improve students' mathematical critical thinking ability. The results of the study are (1) TTW learning model based on Batak culture belonged to the valid category; (2) the practicality of the TTW learning tools based on Batak culture belonged to the high category; and (3) the effectiveness of the TTW learning tools based on Batak culture based on (a) classical student learning completeness was 88.89%; (b) the use of learning time criteria was in the high category; (c) the teacher's ability to manage learning criteria was in the high category, and (d) many students gave positive responses to the components and learning activities.
Semantic Change of Arabic Nouns in the al-Qur’ān: Form, Process and Social Impact l Tagyīr al-Ma’nā min Kalimah Ism al-Lugah al-’Arābiyyah fī al-Qur’ān: al-Syakl wa al-‘Amaliyyah wa al-Âŝar al-Ijtimā’iyyah
Authors: Najib Aan , Malik Ahmad Abdul
Published: December 2020

This study discusses the semantic change of Arabic nouns in the Al-Qur'an: the form, process, and social impact. The theory used in this research is socio-semantic, which is a combination of sociology and semantics. When the absorption form is analyzed, a comparison of the original form with the absorption form is used. In this research, some Arabic nouns in Al-Qur'an that have semantic change are found, such as isim ma'rifah, nākirah, mudzakkar, muannats, masdār, mufrād, mutsanna ,jama’ etc. Semantic change occurs due to the linguistic factors surrounding them, including phonetic, syntactic and morphological; or non-linguist factors including the history of language, aspects of social culture, aspects of science and technology, aspects of foreign languages, aspects of differences in the usage, and aspects of psychological. The change of its meaning has a positive impact on people's mindsets and understanding of the study of Al-Qur'an in a comprehensive and integrated way. Then,  every word is not only understood  by its literal meaning, but also its multi-meaning.
Gender Mainstreaming in Arabic Literature
Authors: Musgamy Awaliah , Rusydi Muhammad , Kurniati Kurniati
Published: December 2020

Arabic literature is a means of gender mainstreaming which is very rich in gender issues. This is based on the social fact that Arab society in its historical footsteps has a stereotype as a community that is very thick with its patriarchal culture. Consequently, the social condition which is less responsive to gender influences the birth of Arabic literary works in various types in which gender issues such as marginalization of women, subordination of women to men, violence, negative stereotypes, and others. This article is qualitative research by using feminist Arabic literary criticism as a perspective, gender mainstreaming in Arabic literature is carried out by tracing the gender issues that exist in Arabic literature in its various forms. Through feminist Arabic literary criticism, various theories of feminist literary criticism consisting of ideological criticism, gynocritical criticism, socialist criticism, psychoanalytic criticism, ethnic criticism, and lesbian criticism, are applied in transforming and reconstructing gender-responsive relations between men and women.
Relación entre las funciones ejecutivas y el nivel de actividad física en estudiantes de la ESO y Bachillerato
Authors: Sánchez-Alcaraz Martinez Bernardino Javier , Espinosa de los Monteros Cánovas Mariano , Asencio Manuel Alfonso , Hellín Marta , Courel-Ibáñez Javier , Sánchez-Pay Alejandro
Published: December 2020

Centrándonos en estudiantes con edades comprendidas entre 12 y 17 años de edad, el objetivo de este trabajo fue conocer la relación entre el nivel de actividad física y las funciones ejecutivas (flexibilidad cognitiva e inhibición); así como las diferencias en función del género, edad y tipo de deporte practicado. La muestra de la investigación estuvo compuesta por 71 estudiantes (28 chicos y 43 chicas). El nivel de actividad física fue evaluado mediante el Physician-based Assessment and Counseling for Exercise, la flexibilidad cognitiva a través del Design Fluency Test, y para los mecanismos inhibitorios se utilizó el Test Stroop. Los resultados de este trabajo mostraron que existe una relación positiva y significativa entre las horas de actividad física y la flexibilidad cognitiva en adolescentes. En función del género, los chicos obtuvieron valores significativamente más altos de horas de actividad física. Además, los estudiantes de mayor edad presentaron unas puntuaciones significativamente mayores en las funciones ejecutivas. Finalmente, los estudiantes de deportes colectivos muestran valores significativamente mayores de horas de práctica de actividad física y de flexibilidad cognitiva.
Artículo 5/2020_EJIC (nº 201) Percepción de legitimidad en la policía y en la justicia española entre inmigrantes residentes en Málaga
Authors: Casado Patricio Elena
Published: December 2020

El aumento de población inmigrante en la sociedad española y la relación, que la literatura académica ha mostrado, entre legitimidad institucional y cumplimiento normativo hace relevante la investigación que aquí se presenta. Este artículo explora la percepción de legitimidad en la policía y en la justicia española entre inmigrantes asentados en Málaga (España). En concreto, se comprueba si la percepción de legitimidad varía según características sociodemográficas y el haber sido víctima o victimario. Los resultados muestran, a través de una metodología cuantitativa, que la legitimidad otorgada por las personas inmigrantes varía en función de la institución analizada. Además, la legitimidad percibida disminuye tras haber sufrido un delito o haberlo cometido y, esta percepción varía en función de la edad del encuestado. A la luz de los resultados se podría determinar que las personas inmigrantes asentadas en Málaga deberían mostrar conformidad con las instituciones analizadas, dado legitimidad otorgada a las mismas.
Artículo 7/2020_EJIC (nº 203) Tipología del miedo al delito y actitudes de aceptación de la violencia policial entre los habitantes de São Paulo, Brasil
Authors: Komatsu Andre V. , Garcia-Sanchez Efrain , Bazon Marina R. , Cardoso Carla S. , Oliveira Andre R. , Castelo-Branco Frederico , Alvarez Marcos C.
Published: December 2020

Algunas investigaciones sugieren que el miedo al delito afecta a la actitud de las personas hacia las políticas de seguridad pública, favoreciendo una preferencia por acciones represivas o punitivas frente a lo que se considera un peligro o una amenaza. Los estudios han señalado una variedad de posibles factores individuales y contextuales que son antecedentes de actitudes punitivas. Además, el miedo al delito y las actitudes punitivas son el objeto de un discurso público que da forma a las políticas criminales de muchos países occidentales. Puesto que las emociones juegan un papel importante en la justicia penal, desde la criminología se han llevado a cabo investigaciones sobre cómo se interrelacionan ambos conceptos. En esta línea de investigación, este estudio realizó un análisis de clases latentes en una muestra de habitantes de la ciudad de São Paulo (N = 1806) para identificar agrupaciones que describen las tipologías de asociación entre miedo al delito y las actitudes favorables hacia la violencia policial. Los resultados mostraron la existencia de cinco perfiles. Entre estos, encontramos un perfil en el que hay una fuerte asociación entre el miedo al delito y la actitud punitiva y otro formado por aquellos que reportan bajo miedo al delito, pero presentan altos niveles de punitivismo. Además, la mayoría de las personas expresaron no apoyar la violencia policial, a pesar de tener miedo al delito, por lo que otros factores podrían explicar mejor el apoyo al punitivismo que presentan algunos grupos. En la discusión se ofrecen algunas explicaciones alternativas a estos resultados.
Artículo 3/2020_EJIC (nº 199) Victimización en Europa: un estudio de la distribución geográfica y temporal de los robos en domicilio y las agresiones
Authors: Botía López Raquel
Published: December 2020

Este artículo estudia de manera longitudinal y transnacional la victimización de los robos en domicilio y las agresiones en Europa, a partir de datos de la Encuesta Social Europea desde 2002 hasta 2016. Se investiga cómo evoluciona la victimización de estos delitos de manera global y se compara la evolución y el nivel de victimización entre países europeos, más en concreto, entre Europa Occidental y Europa del Este y Central. En el análisis se ha empleado la estadística descriptiva y análisis geográficos mediante mapas de coropletas. Los resultados reflejan que, aunque la tendencia de victimización es descendente con variaciones, no puede afirmarse que exista un descenso generalizado de los robos en domicilio y las agresiones en todos los países de Europa. En este sentido, los países de Europa del Este y Central muestran un descenso de la victimización continuo y más intenso que los países de Europa Occidental, así como un nivel de victimización menor. Finalmente, dadas las limitaciones de este artículo junto con las críticas metodológicas en el estudio de las tendencias de la delincuencia, se propone que estudios futuros comparen de manera detallada la victimización mediante la recogida de datos de encuestas de victimización a nivel europeo.
Artículo 6/2020_EJIC (nº 202) Patrones de conductas delictivas y socialización en adolescentes escolares en Brasil
Authors: Costa Rafaelle Cs , Rezende Bazon Marina , Rayó Bauza Antònia , Andrés-Pueyo Antonio
Published: December 2020

La delincuencia juvenil en Brasil genera preocupación –sobre todo los actos cometidos por jóvenes con patrones deconducta delictivas más graves (violentas) y persistentes, las cualesse asocian a rasgos de personalidad específicos. El objetivo de este estudio es comparar niveles de conducta delictiva en adolescentesescolares brasileños, agrupados según los aspectos depersonalidad de socialización, desde una muestra de 467 adolescentes varones. Se identifican tres clústeres desde las puntuaciones en Amabilidad (S1), Prosocialidad (S2) y Confianza (S3). Sabiendo que las puntuaciones más elevadas sugieren mayor adaptación social, el Clúster 1, “Baja Confianza” (C1; n=134), presenta los promedios más bajos en Prosocialidad, además del más bajo promedio en Confianza y de los mayores promedios en conductas delictivas. El Clúster 2, “Alta Socialización” (C1; n=185) presenta los mejores indicadores de adaptación social, lo que se refleja en menos auto informes de conductas delictivas. Finalmente,el Clúster 3, “Baja Amabilidad” (C3; n=148), presenta un historial de conducta semejante al clúster “Alta Socialización”, pero con algunos indicios de subgrupo con mayor implicación en conductas delictivas. Los resultados denotan variaciones en la muestra estudiada, en las ocialización (desarrollo psicológico), y en la manifestación de conductas delictivas.