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Evaluating the Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Residents about Special Care Dentistry – A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Sangeetha R , Charan KV , Santana N , Anand B , Kumari M
Published: March 2023

Introduction:

Special care Dentistry (SCD) refers to the management of oral health, exclusively for individuals with special care requirements, by adopting an alternative way in spite of the numerous advancements in the field of Dentistry in the present day scenario, the oral health among the special care population remains poor. In numerous countries, SCD has been introduced as a separate specialty, in India, it is still in its initial stage.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to evaluate knowledge and attitude among dental residents about SCD.

Materials and Methods:

This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in various dental colleges in Chennai from January 2022 to July 2022. A total of 100 dental residents interested in participating in this survey were included in this study. A set of 11 multiple-choice questions were formulated and directed to dental residents. Descriptive statistics were performed using SPSS software.

Results:

87% of the participants are aware of the term SCD, and the majority of them have come across patient with special care needs during their internship period, but their confidence level (94%) in delivering the treatment to this population remains relatively less. The reason for reluctance was lack of training, unavailability of special set-up, and their curriculum does not cover any lectures about SCD. Majority of participants 88% perceive that there must be a separate specialty on SCD in the future.

Conclusion:

Incorporation of SCD in the curriculum as a separate specialty will pave the way for more clinical exposure and help in developing a positive attitude and confidence among students while treating patients with special needs.
Laser: A Boon during the COVID Pandemic in Aerosol Mitigation – A Systematic Review
Authors: Kumar NK , Thomas PM , Sowmya KR , Yavagal C , Hariprasad L , Preetham HS
Published: March 2023

The scientific community was always intrigued by the indoor air quality in dental offices. The unexpected emergence of the COVID pandemic has put greater challenges on dental professionals. Shortly after the declaration of coronavirus as a pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020, the American Dental Association abstained the dental society from providing routine dental procedures. An evidence-based review of the literature was conducted electronically using three databases, PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar between January 2005 to December 2021. Three articles were selected for the qualitative analysis out of 41 screened articles from the databases. The evidence suggests that there is a significant reduction in aerosol generation with laser when compared to conventional treatment modalities. Laser-assisted treatment procedures bring the dentist and patients a step closer to providing safe dental treatments and reducing the risk of transmission of disease.
Faculty Experience and Reliability of Assessing Narrative Reports using Rubrics: Report from a Dental School in India
Authors: Krishnappa P , Sriranga J , Shwetha KM , Sagarkar AR , Singh A
Published: March 2023

Background:

Assessment drives learning is a well-known adage. If the assessment is subjective, it can under/overestimate the student’s performance and thus impair the learning process. Rubrics help standardize the assessment by giving guidelines to both the assessor and the student and minimize subjectivity.

Methodology:

A mixed method design was employed to identify the inter- and intra-rater reliability of assessing narrative reports and explore the faculty perceptions on using rubrics for the assessment of narrative reports.

Results:

The inter-rater reliability scores were 0.08 without the use of rubrics and 0.93 with the use of rubrics demonstrating a statistically significant-excellent reliability when rubrics were used. The intra- and inter-examiner mean total assessment scores showed a statistically significant variation when rubrics were not used while the variation was reduced with the use of rubric. The two examiners who were part of the study welcomed the use of rubrics for assessment. They concurred that rubrics gave the assessor the schema and minimized the subjectivity of the assessment. Although the time taken for assessment was initially longer with a rubric scale, subsequently, the time taken was reduced. The assessors felt that they were now in a position to give richer constructive feedback to students. They felt that the students should also know the rubric scale beforehand so that it sets the expectations and helps the student to set self-determined learning goals.

Conclusion:

The use of rubrics improves inter- and intra-rater reliability of assessment scores. It gives a direction to the examiners and helps categorizing the student performance with minimal subjectivity.
Observational study of short-segment pedicle screw fixation for dorsolumbar spine injury
Authors: Roshan Reetesh , Saw Manish Kumar , Kumar Rahul , Chandan Kumar , Kumar Indrajeet , Kumar Santosh
Published: March 2023

Background:

Traumatic injury of dorsolumbar spine is one of the most common sites of spinal injuries because of its location between rigid kyphotic thoracic and mobile lordotic lumbar spine. Its treatment by pedicle screw fixation by short segment (one level above and below the fractured vertebra) or long segment (two levels above and below the fractured vertebra) has always remained a matter of debate. The aim of this study was to assess the functional outcome of short-segment fixation in dorsolumbar spine injury.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective study was conducted on thirty, single-level, unstable dorsolumbar spine fracture patients, who underwent short-segment pedicle screw instrumentation at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, between October 2019 and September 2021. All the patients were operated by posterior approach and stabilized the vertebrae with short-segment pedicle screw instrumentation. All patients were followed up for 1 year.

Results:

Thirty patients (21 males and 9 females) of mean age 34.2 ± 11.74 years were included in the study. The most common mode of injury was fall from height (24 patients, 80%), followed by road traffic accident (six patients, 20%). The most common fracture pattern was compression fractures in 23 (76.67%) patients, followed by burst fractures in 7 (23.33%) patients. The most common level of injury was L1, followed by D12. Neurological improvement of at least one level was seen in 21 patients, and nine patients had no neurological improvement. There was a statistically significant correction of kyphotic angle of 14.9°. At 1 year of follow-up, 21 (70%) patients had <40% Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and 9 (30%) patients had more than 40% ODI. Out of 30 patients, 2 (6.67%) patients had bedsore, 1 (3.33%) patient had superficial infection, and 1 (3.33%) patient had implant failure.

Conclusion:

The short-segment posterior instrumentation system is a very stable construct. It maintained the corrected deformity after fracture reduction and spares the motion segment which is sacrificed in the conventional long-segment fixation. The soft tissue dissection, blood loss, and duration of surgery are less in this procedure.
A study to assess the impact of appropriate intervention/s on compliance w.r.t. key hospital infection control parameters in dialysis unit of a tertiary healthcare teaching institute in India
Authors: Harsvardhan Rajesh , Kushwaha Ruchi , Mishra Richa , Prasad Narayan
Published: March 2023

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of appropriate interventions on key infection control parameters subsequent to baseline assessment in dialysis unit with objectives to ascertain the current status of knowledge, attitude, and practice for key hospital infection control (HIC) parameters, to develop and execute appropriate interventions, to assess the impact of interventions, and to recommend an evidence-based HIC module.

Methodology:

An interventional, longitudinal study was conducted from April 2018 to May 2019 in dialysis unit of SGPGI. Study samples were nurses and technicians. The questionnaire was designed to assess knowledge and attitude. To evaluate practices, a checklist was drafted and graduated by scoring from 0 to 10. Interventions made were on-site training and workshop, IEC, and placement of alcohol-based hand rub. Data analysis was done by SPSS 23. For normally distributed data of the study, Descriptive Statistics was presented in the form of mean ± 2 standard deviation. Paired Sample t-test was used to compare the mean score and Chi Square test was used to compare the Knowledge between pre and post-intervention.

Results:

The overall improvement in knowledge was from 55% to 70% (P = 0.017–0.000). For attitude, the mean scores changed from 4.61 ± 0.562, 4.63 ± 0.582, 4.40 ± 0.756, and 4.36 ± 0.889 to 69 ± 0.493, 4.76 ± 0.428, 4.73 ± 0.449, and 4.64 ± 0.621. Regarding practices, prior to intervention, the mean scores were 20.49 ± 5.699, 48.75 ± 18.185, 63.25 ± 22.376, and 23.03 ± 10.036, and following intervention, it was found to be 22.98 ± 6.614 (2.49% increase, t = −2.990; P = 0.004), 52.81 ± 19.074 (4.06% increase, t = −1.473; P = 0.145), 68.00 ± 21.955 (4.75% increase, t = −1.472; P = 0.145), and 31.06 ± 13.400 (8.03% increase, t = −4.270; P = 0.000).

Conclusions:

Hemodialysis patients are vulnerable to severe infections for many reasons in dialysis setting including the failure to comply with appropriate hand hygiene, contamination of the instrument, or improper disinfection practices.
Epidemiology of emotional and psychological problems in Iranian children: Protocol of a cross-sectional study in Isfahan
Authors: Feizi Awat , Parsaei Roqayeh , Heidari Zahra , Haghighatdoost Fahimeh , Najmi Badroddin
Published: March 2023

Background:

The present study aimed at providing comprehensive epidemiological data about the prevalence of psychological and emotional problems in a representative sample of Iranian children and evaluates the major and common determinants of parents and family environment of these problems.

Materials and Methods:

The epidemiology of emotional and psychological problems in Iranian children is a cross-sectional study was conducted on 786 families and their 800 children during 2019–2021 in Isfahan, Iran. Personality traits, psychological health, marital satisfaction, individual's perceptions of his/her family and quality of life of parents were evaluated using Iranian-validated questionnaires. Various aspects of emotional, general, psychological, and sleep health as well as physical activity levels and nutritional habits of children also have been assessed using Iranian validated instruments. Data on sociodemographic characteristics representing parents and family status also have been collected.

Results:

The mean age of parents and children was 39.5 ± 5.5 and 10.20 ± 1.90 (years), respectively. The mean duration of marriage was 16.1 ± 5.1 years and majority of parents his or her wife were at bachelor degree while parents with other degrees of education were sufficiently available in our study. The participated children were nearly equally distributed in terms of gender. A large portion (81.9%) of questionnaires about children was filled by mothers. Majority of children (62.2%) were first birth order.

Conclusion:

The current study provides comprehensive data about various psychological, emotional, and educational problems of Iranian children and new insights about family environment and parental interrelationship as key risk factors for the aforementioned problems in which may have implications for both clinical and preventive psychological health to improve individual educational and treatment efficacy and problem-solving in problematic children.
Assessment of Hypertension in Children with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease; Single-Center Experience
Authors: Uygun Alper , Nalcacioglu Hulya , Aydog Ozlem
Published: March 2023

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common hereditary renal cystic diseases. Althoughits clinical manifestations usually occur in adulthood, hypertension (HT) is known to develop in most patients before the decline inrenal function and it is associated with faster progression to end stage kidney disease (ESKD). We investigated ambulatory bloodpressure monitoring (ABPM) results of 23 patients with ADPKD, followed up in the Pediatric Nephrology Clinic of Ondokuz MayısUniversity Medical Faculty Hospital. Patients’ demographic characteristics, laboratory and ultrasonography (US) results, officeblood pressure, and ABPM measurements were evaluated. The parameters of gender, age, increased kidney size, proteinuria,glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was compared in hypertensive and non-hypertensive group. Twenty three patients (13 girls, tenboys) with a mean age of 11.94±4.01 (min-max: 4.6-18) years and a female/male ratio of 1.3/1 were examined. Ultrasound revealedincreased kidney sizes in 12 patients (52.2%) and multiple cysts in the bilateral kidneys in 20 patients (87%). Mild to moderateproteinuria was detected in 7 patients (30.4%). The HT ratio of patients was 52.2% and 39.1% when assessed with office bloodpressure (BP) measurement and ABPM respectively. A non-dipper pattern was established in 14 patients (60.9%). Gender, age,increased kidney size, proteinuria, GFR did not differ significantly between ADPKD patients with and without ambulatory HT. Thisstudy shows that nearly half of children with ADPKD have HT by ABPM. BP should be regularly screened by ABPM in all pediatricADPKD patients.
Is There a Relationship Between Vitamin D Level and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children?
Authors: Özdemir Kaçer Emine , Kılıçaslan Cengizhan
Published: March 2023

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of anemia in children and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. VitaminD deficiency (VDD) is a growing public health issue that has been connected to several chronic diseases, such as osteoporosis,cancer, and metabolic syndrome. Recently, in a meta-analytic study conducted on both children and adults, it was clearly shownthat there is a relationship between VDD and the risk of anemia. In this study, we wanted to review the prevalence of vitamin Dinsufficiency in children with IDA. We conducted a retrospective review of patient records from January 2017 to December 2019 toidentify individuals aged 4 months to 18 years who had been diagnosed with IDA. Demographic data, dietary patterns, nutritionalsupplements, Vitamin D levels, and laboratory tests were recorded. Two hundred thirty girls and 198 boys were enrolled in thestudy, bringing the total number of patients to 428. The patients had a mean age of 7.24±5.1 months. The distribution of femalegender according to vitamin D groups (normal, insufficient, deficient) was 85, 103, and 42, respectively; the male gender is 78,89, and 31, respectively (p=0.745). No statistically significant difference was found between nutrition categories and vitamin Dgroups in different age groups (p=0.293; p=0.238; p=0.396). No statistically significant difference was found between continuousquantitative variables such as age, hemoglobin, and ferritin and vitamin D groups in different age groups (p=0.885; p=0.168;p=0.728). There was no significant association observed between the severity of anemia and VDD in children with IDA in our study.In the diagnosis of IDA, it may be useful to look at vitamin D levels by considering the time of admission. Further studies are neededfor the association between vitamin D levels and IDA.
Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes in Children
Authors: Ertunç Mehmet Emin , Çelik Ahmet Genar , Tahiroğlu Akif , Ünal Ekrem
Published: March 2023

Inherited bone marrow failure syndromes are disorders of hematopoiesis that are mostly encountered in childhood. Taking the basisfrom genetics, they are characterized by pancytopenia, increased risk of developing myelodysplastic syndrome and malignancy.Extrahematopoietic presentations are observed often in addition to symptoms related to defective hematopoiesis (also known asbone marrow failure). The biology, clinical features, and management of the main syndromes such as Fanconi anemia, dyskeratosiscongenita, Shwachman-Diamond syndrome, congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia, Diamond-Blackfan anemia, andsevere congenital neutropenia are briefly summarized in this review.
Fitorremediación con Eichhornia crassipes en aguas residuales del cantón Jipijapa, Ecuador
Authors: Duran Mera Bryan , Lino García Margarita Jesús
Published: March 2023

Las aguas residuales son un problema ambiental que amenaza los ecosistemas acuáticos y terrestres, por lo que el objetivo de la investigación consistió en realizar un ensayo de fitorremediación con plantas acuáticas en aguas residuales de la planta de tratamiento del cantón Jipijapa. La metodología utilizada consistió en un experimento donde se pusieron a prueba tres plantas de Eichhornia crassipes de una zona con alta densidad poblacional; estas plantas pasaron por un proceso de aclimatación para luego ser sometidas al agua del efluente de la planta de tratamiento por nueve días. Antes y después de iniciado el bioensayo se analizaron los parámetros de pH, conductividad eléctrica, turbidez, color y olor. Las pruebas fisicoquímicas dieron como resultado un pH ácido de 5.5, conductividad de 156.0 S/cm, turbidez de 49.8%, coloración marrón oscuro y mal olor del agua antes del estudio. Pasados nueve días los parámetros fueron pH de 8.17, conductividad de 256.4 S/cm, turbidez de 4.71%, incoloro con sólidos e inodoro. Los resultados obtenidos corroboraron la problemática con el agua de la planta de tratamiento residual y la capacidad de fitorremediación de E. crassipes; la cual puede ser una solución amigable con el ambiente en el tratamiento de aguas residuales.
Headbangers em cartaz: geovisualizando os territórios de shows e a semiótica dos flyers da cena Heavy Metal de Belo Horizonte nos anos 1980 e 1990
Authors: Calaça Gleyber Eustáquio
Published: March 2023

A presente pesquisa, de caráter interdisciplinar, congrega saberes oriundos das Ciências Humanas nos campos da Geografia em sua vertente cultural musical e das Linguagens no ramo da semiótica logrando mapear os territórios de shows da subcultura Heavy Metal na cidade de Belo Horizonte, nas décadas de 1980 e 1990. Para tal, o trabalho verticaliza a análise dos cartazes dos eventos da cena musical, angariados a partir de buscas em perfis midiáticos das bandas e em produções independentes feitas por adeptos do gênero. O mapeamento realizado, disposto para livre consulta na web, indica que os locais de shows de Heavy Metal passam por um contínuo movimento de desterritorialização e reterritorialização, estando dispersos em todas as regionais da cidade, com concentrações na área central. A análise exploratória da semiótica dos cartazes, compreendidos como elementos da territorialidade da cena, indica ainda a prevalência de alguns temas em sua confecção, os quais destacam-se guerreiros, soldados e menção a guerras; dessacralização de símbolos religiosos; indumentária e estética headbanger; e menção à morte, às trevas e figuras com feição de medo e desespero.
Community-Based Discipleship
Authors: Ruhongeka Abidan
Published: March 2023

This article presents the biblical meaning of disciple and discipleship and uncovers the importance of community-based discipleship. Literature was engaged to throw light in arguments. The article appeals that a church that seeks to be successful needs to follow the method of Jesus by making disciples through community-based discipleship and relationship principles. Making community-based discipleship a priority will help the church to produce connected and transformed disciples, not just converts to the movement. Strong community-based discipleship builds strong disciples of Jesus and strong churches for mission. The church with the community-based discipleship will successfully fulfill the Great Commission following the method of Jesus (Matt 28:18-20). If the church seeks to be successful, it should follow the method of Jesus in discipling.
Strategies used for Crime Prevention in Urban District, Zanzibar
Authors: Ali Mussa Mussa
Published: March 2023

The study sought to establish strategies used for crime prevention in Urban District, Zanzibar using the descriptive study design. Data was collected from 83 respondents using a questionnaire. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics. The study concludes that the Urban District utilized improvement of information literacy level to community members, placement of central camera televisions at frequently visited areas, supporting community patrol officers with amounts of money to buy patrol equipment, private security guards for crime prevention and provision of certificates to recognize community members’ participation as crime prevention strategies. However, the study area did not use cleaning, festivals and sports, volunteering to patrol at crime spot area and mobile telephones for members to guard each other as crime prevention strategies. It is therefore recommended that the study area should make use of such strategies as conducting cleaning, festivals and sports, volunteering to patrol at crime spot area and mobile telephones for guarding each other to supplement the currently used strategies so as to strengthen the security in the study area.
The concept of “Kostroma school of icon painting”: statement of the problem
Authors: Сулоев И.Н.
Published: March 2023

В статье исследуется появление термина «костромская школа иконописи», его дальнейшая трансформация и развитие в течение второй половины XX – начала XXI века. В ходе исследования были проанализированы статьи, публикации и монографии, каталоги, касающиеся изучения иконописи Центральной России. В 1960-е годы, в период начала реставрации и раскрытия икон и фресок, искусствоведы выделяют костромскую школу живописи (В.Г. Брюсова, Г.И. Вздорнов, В.Н. Иванов, А.В. Кильдышев). В начале 2000-х на основе накопившегося материала С.С. Каткова и Н.И. Комашко предлагают такой термин для произведений костромских изографов и иконописцев, как «костромская художественная традиция». Внутри него на основании стилистического анализа выделяются группы икон: круг Гурия Никитина и произведения учеников и последователей мастера. В настоящее время в искусствоведческой науке в отношении костромской живописи XVII века применяется два понятия: школа живописи и художественная традиция. Оба направления требуют дальнейшего исследования, чему способствует реставрация икон и введение в научный оборот новых памятников.

The article examines the emergence of the term “Kostroma school of icon painting” and its further transformation and development during the second half of the 20th – early 21st century. The study analysed articles, publications and monographs, catalogues related to the study of iconography in Central Russia. In the 1960s, during the beginning of the restoration and opening of icons and frescoes, art critics distinguish the Kostroma school of painting (V.G. Bryusova, G.I. Vzdornov, V.N. Ivanov, A.V. Kildyshev). In the early 2000s, S.S. Katkova and N.I. Komashko, on the basis of the accumulated material, proposed such a term of Kostroma isographers and icon painters as “Kostroma artistic tradition”. Within it, on basis of the stylistic analysis, groups of icons are distinguished: the circle of Gury Nikitin and the works of the master’s students and followers. Currently, two concepts are used in art history in relation to the Kostroma painting of the 17th century: the school of painting and the artistic tradition. Both directions require further research, and this is facilitated by the restoration of icons and the introduction of new monuments into scientific circulation.
Clinical outcomes and management of contrast hypersensitivity in patients requiring repeated computed tomography imaging
Authors: Wong Pearlyn Mei Ping , Chiow Si Min , Lee Chau Hung , Tan Sze-Chin , H’ng Martin Weng Chin
Published: March 2023

Introduction: In collaboration with the Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, our study aims to review the outcomes of and propose an improved workflow for the management of patients with prior hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media (ICM).
Method: Outpatients coming for contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) were stratified into 3 categories (definite, unconfirmed and inaccurate) based on likelihood of their contrast hypersensitivity label. Patients could be offered a different ICM, receive the same ICM, or be referred to an allergist for further evaluation. There were 4 outcomes: (1) alternative ICM tolerated; (2) same ICM tolerated again; (3) patient developed a hypersensitivity reaction to either alternative or original ICM; and (4) CECT was deferred until assessment by an allergist. Comparison was made pre- and post-intervention to see if patient outcomes were improved.
Results: There were 132 patients who made a total of 154 visits (90.3% had documented contrast hypersensitivity). Post-intervention, the number of visits postponed for premedication decreased (81.0% to 34.7%). There was a reduction in hypersensitivity reactions (from 42.9% to 14.3%). Of the 12 patients assessed by the allergist, 6 could continue using the same or alternative ICM, 4 were advised to abstain from further contrast administration and 2 were pending testing with a third agent.
Conclusion: Active intervention by the radiologist can decrease the number of postponed, converted or cancelled CECT studies as well as reduce the number of adverse allergic-like events. Direct collaboration between radiologist and allergist for specific cases may be helpful in patients who will likely need future/repeated CECTs.

Keywords: Corticosteroid, hypersensitivity, ICM, iodinated contrast media, premedication, skin testing
Re-examining the roles of generalists and specialists in healthcare
Authors: Khatri Priyanka , Nastar Ashna , Teng Gim Gee , Phua Jason
Published: March 2023

Increasing workload and case complexity of a multimorbid ageing population have catalysed primary care transformation for general practitioners to meet these challenges. There is also a need to re-examine the role of hospital specialists as overly disease-centric, hospital-based specialist care is no longer sustainable. A new specialist-generalist model can maximise the potential of generalists and specialists to provide person-centred care, increase cost-effectiveness, improve appropriateness of referrals, decrease length of hospital stay and lower mortality.

Keywords: Generalist, healthcare models, healthcare costs, integrated care, specialists
Relationships with Principal Transformational Leadership, Interpersonal Communication, Self-Efficacy and Work Discipline of High School Teachers in Hulu Sungai Selatan District
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Munawarah Raudatul , Aslamiah Aslamiah ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Rizalie Ahmad Muhyani ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the relationship directly and indirectly between transformational leadership of school principals, interpersonal communication, self-efficacy and work discipline of high school teachers in South Hulu Sungai District. The method used in this study is quantitative research method. The population of this study was 219 teachers. The sample of this study was 141 teachers with the Proportional Random Sampling technique. Data collection instruments are questionnaires consisting of transformational leadership (35), interpersonal communication (23), self-efficacy (31) and work discipline (38) that have met the requirements of validity and reliability tests. Data analysis to test hypotheses using path analysis. The results of this study are that there is a direct relationship: (1) principal transformational leadership and teacher work discipline, (2) interpersonal communication and teacher work discipline, (3) teacher self-efficacy and work discipline, (4) principal transformational leadership and teacher interpersonal communication, (5) principal transformational leadership and self-efficacy, and indirect relationships (6) principal transformational leadership and teacher work discipline through interpersonal communication, 7) principal transformational leadership and teacher work discipline through self-efficacy.
Learning Model of Reading and Writing Literacy During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Kindergarten
Authors:   Early Childhood Master Program, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Julaiha Julaiha , Suriansyah Ahmad ,   Early Childhood Master Program, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Asniwati Asniwati ,   Early Childhood Master Program, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

This study aims to describe the learning model of reading and writing literacy during the Covid-19 pandemic at TK Tunas Ambulung Banjarbaru and TK Tunas Bangsa Banjarbaru. This study uses a qualitative approach with a multi-site method. Data collection through interviews, observation and documentation. The data is processed in the form of reduction, data presentation and conclusion. The results of the study illustrate that Kindergarten uses guidelines from the Ministry of Education and Culture, fun play activities at school and at home, creates a pleasant atmosphere and provides an environment rich in literacy at school and at home, increases the competency of school principals and teachers through webinars on the implementation of learning and improvement competence in school and inter-school learning communities, partnering with Community Health Centers and Regional Libraries in limited face-to-face meetings, and teachers and parents taking advantage of Kindergarten media around children's homes and around the school environment.
Principal Leadership (Multi-site Study of SDN Pasar Lama 1 and SDN Sungai Miai 10 Banjarmasin)
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Humayra Windy , Effendi Rustam ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Suhaimi Suhaimi ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

School going forward or even backward is largely determined by the leadership style applied in leading school residents. Principals who have the right strategies in transforming all elements of the school will be able to provide quality improvement and progress for a school. Achieving educational goals and improving the quality of schools is the duty and responsibility of the principal. The principal must be able to determine strategies so that this can be met. The strategy that can be done is to build cooperation by empowering all school residents for the realization of the vision, mission, and goals of education. When the vision, mission, and goals have been realized, this is an indication that a school is on a current that takes it towards achieving quality education. Transformational leadership eases the way for school principals to improve the quality of education. The focus of this research includes: (1) the principal's leadership at SDN Pasar Lama 1 and SDN Sungai Miai 10 Banjarmasin, (2) the principal's strategy in implementing the vision and mission at SDN Pasar Lama 1 and SDN Sungai Miai 10 Banjarmasin, (3) the principal's strategy in improving the quality of education at SDN Pasar Lama 1 and SDN Sungai Miai 10 Banjarmasin. The research approach used is qualitative multi-site type study. Data were collected through participant observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are individual data analysis techniques and cross-case analysis. Meanwhile, the validity of the data is checked by means of internal validation, external validation, reliability, and objectivity.
Quality Management of Distance Learning Higher Education
Authors:   Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Open University, Tangerang, Indonesia, Niku Elpipres Muhammad
Published: March 2023

This article aims to describe the implementation of distance learning necessitates a quality management system for higher education. The method is qualitative, which can be explained by the reality of quality management in distance learning higher education. Literature related to quality management of distance learning in higher education, including problems and constraints of distance learning, management models in distance learning, distance learning systems approaches, roles in distance learning, online learning design components, and long-distance higher education quality assurance systems, serves as a data source. The results of the discussion can indicate actions for maintaining quality levels, such as (a) quality management, management so that there is still quality control for graduates who are expected to meet nationally accepted competency standards (quality control), and (b) higher education with distance learning is able to respond to any situation. Changes in learning include the development of distance education, and (c) distance education is the development of the concept of a cyber university or what is commonly known as distance learning in Indonesia.
The Effect of Principal Instructional Leadership, Creativity and Teacher Achievement Motivation on Teacher Work Productivity in PAUD Institutions, Central Amuntai District, Hulu Sungai Utara Regency
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Mariana Mariana , Suriansyah Ahmad ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Ahmad Karyono Ibnu ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

Teacher work productivity is the performance of teachers in providing the best service to students and having an attitude to always improve and improve the learning process. Some factors that affect teacher work productivity are the principal's instructional leadership, creativity and teacher achievement motivation. This study aims to describe and analyze the direct and indirect influence of principal instructional leadership on teacher work productivity through teacher creativity and achievement motivation. This study used a quantitative descriptive approach with correlational techniques. The population of this study was 168 teachers in 55 ECCE institutions. The sample of this study was 118 people. The number of samples is taken using the Slovin formula and proportional random sampling. Data collection was carried out using instruments consisting of principal instructional leadership (19 items), creativity (22 items), achievement motivation (19 items) and teacher work productivity (19 items) which had been tested for validity and reliability using product moment correlation. Data analysis of this study using Path Analysis. The results showed the influence of the principal's instructional leadership on teacher work productivity through creativity and achievement motivation.
The Effect of Teacher Competence, School Facilities and Work Motivation on the Work Performance of Islamic Elementary School Teachers in Banjarmasin City
Authors:   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Rizki Muhammad , Suriansyah Ahmad ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Basuki Sunarno ,   Master in Educational Administration, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin, Indonesia
Published: March 2023

This study aims to analyze the direct and indirect effect of teacher competence, school facilities and teacher work motivation on teacher performance. This study used a quantitative approach, a type of correlational research. The population in this study was teachers of SD Islam Kota Banjarmasin which amounted to 544 people and a sample of 231 people was determined using proportional random sampling techniques. Data collection was carried out using instruments consisting of teacher competence (37 items), school facilities (43 items), work motivation (22 items) and teacher performance (30 items). Test the validity and reliability of the data using Alpha Cronbach. The research data were analyzed using path analysis to see direct and indirect relationships between variables, by first conducting normality tests, homoscedasticity tests, multicollinearity tests and correlation tests. The results showed that there is an effect between: (1) teacher competence on teacher work performance, (2) school facilities on teacher work performance, (3) work motivation on teacher work performance, (4) teacher competence on teacher work motivation, (5) school facilities on teacher work motivation, (6) teacher competence on teacher work performance through teacher work motivation, (7) school facilities on teacher work performance through teacher work motivation.
MANAGEMENT OF MEDINA (0,0,1): CASE REPORT
Authors:   Cardiology Department A Ibn Sina Hospital, NADIA FELLAT , NASSIMA EL KARROUMI ,   Cardiology Department A Ibn Sina Hospital, KENZA ALAMI ,   Cardiology Department A Ibn Sina Hospital, ROKAYA FELLAT ,   Cardiology Department A Ibn Sina Hospital
Published: March 2023

Percutaneous coronary intervention of bifurcation coronary lesions is associated with a high risk of major adverse cardiac events. Identifying the side branch will come first, then deciding whether or not it is a significant one. The aim of this article is to discuss how to manage the Medina 0,0,1 lesion: either optimal medical therapy or PCI. The inverted T stenting has long been preferred in that matter, and was considered safe. And for that we will be reporting a case of a severe lesion of the first diagonal branch at its ostium.
O PAPEL DA ARGUMENTAÇÃO NA OBRA GAIBÉUS DE ALVES REDOL
Authors: Gonçalo de Araújo Rosângela , Cordeiro de Sousa Maria do Socorro , Ferreira Soares Paulo Cesar
Published: March 2023

O foco deste estudo é a análise da Teoria da Argumentação no discurso, a Nova Retórica, na obra Gaibéus, de Alves Redol, que foi o marco do Neorrealismo em Portugal. A pesquisa desenvolvida tem como objetivo principal analisar os processos argumentativos na obra supracitada. Quanto aos objetivos específicos, buscamos identificar teses, valores e hierarquias em excertos retirados do livro, especificamente no discurso do narrador. A discussão, teoricamente, está fundamentada nos estudos da argumentação de base perelmaniana, aproveitando-se também das propostas de Abreu (1999), Reboul (2004), Souza (2008), Sousa (2017, 2021), entre outros. No campo literário, temos Moisés (2013), Reis (2005), Redol (1976) e ainda artigos referentes à temática escolhida. Quanto ao método, a pesquisa é exploratória, e os procedimentos de cunho qualitativo, pois buscamos interpretar os valores no discurso do autor/orador com o objetivo de compreender os fenômenos e significados acerca do assunto. Percebemos, ao longo da análise, como o orador usou em seu discurso processos argumentativos para convencer seu público/auditório acerca da realidade socioeconômica e política do seu tempo. As teses, ancoradas nos valores hierarquizados, destacam questões sociais relevantes e atuais como: exploração do homem pelo homem, opressão, violência, desumanização, miséria, fome, injustiças, baixa remuneração, luta de classes, desigualdade, exploração sexual, dentre outros. A pesquisa evidenciou que o estudo da argumentação está na composição da linguagem humana, sobretudo em obras as quais representam um sentimento coletivo de indignação contra a realidade opressora, como na obra Gaibéus.
SUJEITO É O OBJETO:
Authors: Del Rio Araújo Bárbara , Teixeira João Tadeu Cabral
Published: March 2023

Esse trabalho analisa o processo de composição das personagens de Os condenados, evidenciando a perda de humanização e o modo como ocorre a representação objetificada da narrativa. A intenção é aproximar a configuração dessa obra ao processo de reificação, descrito por Karl Marx e ampliado por Georg Lukács afim de compreender como o texto de Oswald de Andrade lança uma crítica contundente aos rumos do progresso brasileiro, sobretudo ao avanço das cidades modernas. Através da forma estética, é possível compreender contradições sociais que caminha tanto para a exposição da civilização quanto para a desigualdade combinando avanço técnico e sujeitos artificializados.
A ORDEM DISCURSIVA NA CIDADE DOS LOUCOS E DAS ROSAS
Authors: Da Silva Gomes Camila
Published: March 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar como os sentidos e a memória dos enunciados “Cidade das Rosas” e “Cidade dos Loucos” se movimentam, se confrontam e se integram à ordem discursiva de Barbacena. O município, que serviu de palco para a criação do Hospital Colônia, onde milhares de pessoas foram internadas como “loucas”, também se tornou famoso pelo cultivo de flores e rosas. Como resultado, a cidade foi apelidada com os dois adjetivos. Para alcançar o objetivo desta pesquisa, foi selecionado como corpus cinco fotografias atuais da cidade, divididas a partir da identificação das sequências discursivas as quais elas pertencem. A análise está embasada teórico-metodologicamente na Análise do Discurso Materialista, principalmente nas contribuições de Orlandi (1999, 2003, 2007ª, 2007b, 2014), no que diz respeito à análise de como as cidades produzem sentidos e Lagazzi (2015), na compreensão de que as imagens são materialidades significantes. O trabalho permite a identificação de que há silenciamento dos sentidos de ‘Cidade dos loucos”, cuja circulação acontece, de forma mais expressiva, nas margens do município. Por outro lado, no centro, busca-se, de modo sistemático, ressaltar a sequência “Cidade das Rosas”. No entanto, embora haja silêncio, os dois sentidos coexistem, se movimentando e integrando a ordem do discurso da cidade.
The Padri Movement and The Adat: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Stark Alexander
Published: March 2023

The Padri Movement was an Islamic puritan movement at the turn of the 19th century in West Sumatra (Indonesia). The leaders wanted to purify the Minangkabau society from un-Islamic influences. The growing conflict led to the Padri war (1821-1838). In this research paper, the author analyzes why many major elements of the matrilineal Minangkabau adat (customary rules) could maintain their significant functions. The author concentrates on three theoretical concepts that intend to answer these questions. Furthermore, the author also wants to offer a new perspective on the Padri movement, namely by using a structuralist way that includes a diachronic and synchronic way of looking at the Padri War. By looking at one concrete historical event, it is intended to get a better understanding of the Minangkabau adat. It was detected that there was not a strict dividing line between the adherents of the traditional system and the puritan movement. However, both sides gradually adjusted to the given situation, and the adat accepted more Islamic norms.
Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde Öğrenim Gören Öğrencilerin Sağlık Okuryazarlığı Düzeyinin Beden Algısına Etkisi
Authors: YALMAN Eylem , GÜRSAN Kevser
Published: March 2023

Bu çalışmada, Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenim gören öğrencilerin sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyi ve beden algısı ilişkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma tanımlayıcı araştırma türünde yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın evreni, Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenim gören öğrencilerdir. Çalışmanın örneklemi 82 kadın ve 51 erkek olmak üzere toplamda 133 gönüllü üniversite öğrencisinden oluşmuştur. Veri toplama aracı olarak sosyodemografik soru formu, Sağlık Okuryazarlığı anketi-Avrupa Birliği Ölçeği ve Beden Algısı Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Çalışmadan elde edilen veriler Statistical Package for Social Sciences 25 deneme sürümü kullanılarak analiz yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenim gören üniversite öğrencilerin, Beden Algısı Ölçeğinin puan ortalaması 160,10±25,68 ve Sağlık Okuryazarlığı anketi-Avrupa Birliği Ölçeğinin puan ortalaması ise 34,23±7,82 olarak bulunmuştur. Buna göre Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenim gören üniversite öğrencilerin sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeylerinin yeterli olduğu ve bedenlerinden memnun oldukları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca öğrencilerin sağlık okuryazarlık düzeyleri ile beden algıları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı, pozitif yönlü ve düşük düzeyde bir ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir (r=0,286; p<0,05).
Improving Continuous Hopfield Network Stability Using Runge-Kutta Method
Authors: El Alaoui Mohammed , Ettaouil Mohamed
Published: March 2023

Continuous Hopfield network is a recurring network that has shown its ability to solve important optimization problems. Continuous Hopfield network dynamic system is characterized by a differential equation. This equation is difficult to solve, especially for large problems. This led researchers to discretize the differential equation using Euler’s method. However, this method generally does not converge to a good solution because it is sensitive to the step size decision and initial conditions. In this work, we discretize the dynamic system of continuous Hopfield network by a new method of Runge-Kutta. This method is strong in terms of stability and performance in order to converge to a better solution. This new method introduces two phases for better network stability. The first phase targets to solve the dynamic equation by the Euler method, while the second phase allows refining the solution found in the first phase. Experimental results on benchmarks show that the proposed approach can effectively improve Hopfield neural network performance.
Simultaneous determination of some antibiotics with coccidiosis effect in feed by LCMS/MS
Authors: Kieu Thi Lan Phuong , Nguyen Thi Phuong Mai , Dang Thu Hien , Hoàng Thị Lan Anh , Nguyen Thi Anh Huong ,   National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   National Institute for Food Control, Hanoi, Vietnam,   Military Institute of Preventive Medicine, Hanoi, Vietnam,   University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
Published: March 2023

Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrophotometry (LC-MS/MS) has been developed for simultaneous determination of four antibiotics which have coccidiicidal effects including monensin, dimetridazole, sulfadimethoxin, and sulfadimidine in feed samples. The research conducted by using mobile phase A (0.1% formic acid solution; 10 mM ammonium formate) and phase B (MeOH; 0.1% formic acid; 10 mM ammonium formate) with C18 reversed-phase chromatography column (2.1 × 1.5 mm, ID 3.5 μm) simultaneously and successfully identified these four antibiotics in a short time about 10 minutes. The method detection limits and quantification limits for all analytes were 15.0 and 45.0 µg/kg, respectively. The calibration curve of the method was in the range of 45 - 1,500 µg/L. The method was validated for high accuracy, efficiency and applied to analyze the feed samples on the Hanoi market.