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Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Hermuttaqien Bhakti Prima Findiga , Aras Latri , Lestari Sri Indah
Published: November 2023

Permasalahan yang melatarbelakangi penelitian ini adalah rendahnya hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran matematika siswa kelas V SD Negeri 35 Tajuncu Kecamatan Donri-Donri Kabupaten Soppeng. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan model pembelajaran problem based learning untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran matematika kelas V SD Negeri 35 Tajuncu Kecamatan Donri-Donri Kabupaten Soppeng. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dan jenis penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang terdiri dari 2 siklus, dimana setiao siklus terdiri dari 2 pertemuan dengan tahapan kegiatan meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Fokus penelitian ini adalah penerapan model pembelajaran problem based learning dan hasil belajar siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa ada peningkatan yang terjadi dalam pembelajaran baik pada aktivitas guru dan siswa maupun hasil belajar siswa. Kesimpulan penelitian ini yaitu penerapan model pembelajaran Problem Based Learning dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran matematika kelas V SD Negeri 35 Tajuncu Kecamatan Donri-Donri Kabupaten Soppeng.
Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik Berbasis Canva Dalam Ajaran Trilogi Kepemimpinan di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Chairiyah Chairiyah , Pratomo Wachid , Nadziroh Nadziroh , Hanayani Nur Rahma
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) berbasis Canva, serta menilai kelayakan LKPD tersebut terkait dengan ajaran trilogi kepemimpinan dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan (PPKn) di kelas V Sekolah Dasar (SD) Negeri Jarakan Bantul. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Research and Development dengan mengikuti model pengembangan Borg and Gall yang dimodifikasi oleh Hasyim, terbatas pada tujuh langkah: (1) identifikasi potensi dan masalah, (2) pengumpulan data, (3) desain produk, (4) validasi produk, (5) revisi desain, (6) uji coba produk, dan (7) revisi produk. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa LKPD Berbasis Canva terhadap ajaran trilogi kepemimpinan pada pembelajaran PPKn kelas V di SD Negeri Jarakan Bantul memperoleh skor kelayakan rata-rata 93%, dengan kriteria "Sangat Layak" menurut ahli materi PPKn dan ahli media. Uji coba di lapangan juga menunjukkan respon positif dari guru kelas V dengan skor rata-rata 93%, juga dengan kriteria "Sangat Layak". Hasil ini menegaskan bahwa LKPD berbasis Canva dapat digunakan secara efektif dalam pembelajaran di kelas V SD.
Pengembangan Scrapbook Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Tematik Kelas IV SDIT AL-Umar Ngargosoka Srumbung Magelang
Authors: Suryani Krisna Anik , Sunarti Sunarti
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses pengembangan media scrapbook pada pembelajaran tematik. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket dan tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan pedoman penilaian ahli media, ahli materi, respon siswa dan respon guru, uji paired sample t-test. Hasil penelitian adalah: (1) proses pengembangan media scrapbook dilakukan dengan melalui sepuluh langkah penelitian dan pengembangan; (2) kualitas media pembelajaran scrapbook ditinjau dari: a) hasil penilaian ahli media mendapat skor 58 dengan kriteria sangat baik, b) ahli materi mendapat skor 37 kriteria sangat baik; (3) proses pembelajaran dikatakan efektif ditinjau dari hasil rata-rata nilai pretest 66,3 dan postest 89,1 dan hasil uji paires sample t test pada nilai diperoleh nilai sig. (2-tailed) 0,000 < 0,05; (4) Daya tarik terhadap media dilihat dari respon siswa 89% respon positif dan respon guru 85 % respon positif. Karena nilai pretest lebih dari nilai postest, maka dapat disimpulkan media pembelajaran scrapbook dapat digunakan dalam pembeajaran tematik.
Analisis Kesulitan Belajar Siswa dalam Memecahkan Masalah IPS Kelas IV SD Negeri Gendengan Seyegan
Authors: Novianti Resti
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1) mengetahui kesulitan belajar siswa dalam memecahkan masalah IPS kelas IV SD Negeri Gendengan Seyegan, Sleman.  Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara, dokumentasi dan tes. Teknik analisis data meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan atau verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) kesulitan belajar siswa dalam memecahkan masalah IPS adalah siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memecahkan masalah pada langkah pemecahan masalah ke 2, 3 dan 4 yaitu pada langkah merancang dan merencanakan solusi, mencari solusi dari masalah, dan memeriksa solusi; (2) faktor penyebab kesulitan belajar siswa dalam memecahkan masalah IPS berasal dari faktor internal dan faktor eksternal. Faktor internal terkait bakat dan minat siswa. Faktor eksternal berasal dari lingkungan sekolah karena minimnya penggunaan media pembelajaran saat proses pembelajaran dan kurangnya latihan soal pemecahan masalah. Faktor eksternal dari lingkungan rumah yaitu keterbatasan orangtua dalam membantu anak ketika mengalami kesulitan dalam memecahkan masalah IPS.
Pengembangan Media Interaktif Berbasis Adobe Animate CC Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Kelas IV
Authors: Rahayu Dita Dwi , Sakdiyah Siti Halimatus , Chrisyarani Denna Delawanti
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi perlu adanya media pembelajaran interaktif yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan siswa sebagai pendukung dalam pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial materi keberagaman budaya bangsa indonesia. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui media interaktif berbasis Adobe Animate CC yang dikembangkan layak, praktis, dan efektif untuk pembelajaran siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar. Metode penelitian yaitu penelitian pengembangan menggunakan model ADDIE dengan 5 tahapan yang terdiri dari Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Instrument pengumpulan data yaitu validasi ahli materi, ahli desain, ahli bahasa, angket respon guru dan siswa serta dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media interaktif dinyatakan layak oleh para ahli dengan nilai rata-rata 92%. Penggunaan media interaktif medapat respon positif oleh guru memperoleh 84% dan respon positif dari siswa memperoleh 91%. Media efektif digunakan oleh siswa dengan hasil peningkatan nilai rata-rata pre-test dan post-test memperoleh nilai 85%. Dengan demikian, media interaktif berbasis Adobe Animate CC dinyatakan layak, praktis dan efektif digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran interaktif pada pembelajaran IPS kelas IV sekolah dasar.
Penerapan Metode Pembelajaran Daring Melalui Aplikasi Zoom Meeting Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Tetelepta Alwin Christh , Lesnussa Ariantjie , Ritiauw Samuel Patra
Published: November 2023

Berdasarkan hasil observasi awal pada siswa kelas IV SD Negeri 7 Ambon diperoleh suatu permasalahan yaitu sebagian besar hasil belajar siswa tidak memuaskan. Oleh karena itu, maka dirancanglah sebuah perencanaan pembelajaran dengan Menerapkan metode pembelajaran daring melalui aplikasi zoom meeting untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan tersebut. Metode Penelitian yang di gunakan adalah Metode penelitian mix method yaitu metode penelitian yang menggunakan dua sifat penelitian yang terdiri dari penelitian kualitatif dan penelitian kuantitatif. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Gain Ternomalisasi (N-Gain). Dari hasil analisis data di peroleh peningkatan hasil belajar siswa dari pretest dan posttest dalam normalisasi n-gain terlihat jumlah n-gain 11,2 dan rata-rata 0.6. setelah melakukan proses perhittugan, data hasil belajar pretest dan posttest dengan jumlah siswa 20 orang di lihat jumlah nilai pretest 1.200 dengan nilai rata-rata 60, dan jumlah nilai posttest adalah 1.660 dengan nilai rata-rata 83, jumlah normalisasi n-gain adalah 11,2 dengan nilai rata-rata 0.6.
Analisis Kesulitan Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Operasi Hitung Pecahan di Kelas V SD Inpres 17 Ambon
Authors: Ishabu La Suha , Takaria‬ Johannis , Hendrikz‬ Batseba
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kesulitan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita matematika operasi hitung pengurangan dan penjumlahan pecahan dan faktor yang mempengaruhi kesulitan tersebut di kelas V SD. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitalif dengan metode studi kasus. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V yang tediri dari 2 orang dari keseluruhan jumlah siswa sebanyak 26 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggakan tes, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dan validasi data menggunakan triangulasi. Hasil menunjukan bahwa kesulitan siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal cerita matematika siswa kelas V SD yaitu: pertama, belum memahami soal. Kedua, belum mengetahui model matematika dan langkah menyelesaikan model matematika tersebut. Ketiga, belum menuliskan jawaban akhir. Faktor yang mempengaruhi kesulitan tersebut yaitu: pertama, faktor epistimologis. Kedua, faktor psikologi dan ketiga, faktor pedagogis. Rekomendasi penelitian,  guru dalam mengajarkan materi soal cerita kepada siswa hendaknya dapat  menerapkan pembelajaran yang intensif menggunakan model yang variatif dengan  disertai alat peraga.
Upaya Guru dalam Meningkatkan Karakter Tanggung jawab Peserta Didik di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Helwend Yunike , Tuamain Korneles
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini mengangkat isu penting mengenai peran guru wali kelas dalam membentuk karakter tanggung jawab peserta didik di Sekolah Dasar Kristen Yatoke. Penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dilakukan, melibatkan 5 guru dan 1 kepala sekolah sebagai subjek penelitian. Dengan fokus pada pemanfaatan media pembelajaran, penerapan bahan ajar, lembaran kerja peserta didik, dan model pembelajaran terstruktur, penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa guru memiliki dampak yang signifikan dalam membentuk karakteristik tanggung jawab pada siswa. Wawancara dengan para informan menguatkan pentingnya implementasi perencanaan pembelajaran yang terencana dan berkelanjutan. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan pandangan mendalam tentang bagaimana guru dapat menjadi teladan dan memberikan pengaruh positif dalam membentuk karakter tanggung jawab peserta didik. Dengan terus mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran, guru dapat menciptakan siswa yang siap menghadapi tantangan kehidupan dengan sikap integritas dan tanggung jawab. Kesimpulannya, peran guru wali kelas dalam membentuk karakter tanggung jawab peserta didik sangat penting dan melibatkan berbagai strategi perencanaan pembelajaran. Guru wali kelas tidak hanya mengajarkan materi akademik, tetapi juga memberikan contoh perilaku yang baik dan memfasilitasi siswa dalam mengembangkan karakter tanggung jawab melalui pendekatan yang terencana dan berkelanjutan.
Pembentukan Nilai Karakter Dalam Pembelajaran Dalam Jaringan Sebagai Penunjang Karakter Disiplin di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Dewi Linda Manggala , Iswahyudi Didik , Wadu Ludovikus Bomans
Published: November 2023

Pandemi Covid-19 di Indonesia telah memberikan dampak serius bagi seluruh masyarakat, termasuk sektor pendidikan. Pembelajaran tatap muka terhenti, memaksa pemerintah menerapkan pembelajaran jarak jauh. Selama masa krisis, pendidikan karakter menjadi fokus utama, mengingat nilai-nilai ini mulai tergerus. Tenaga pendidik berperan penting dalam memperkuat karakter siswa. Tujuan pendidikan adalah menciptakan generasi cerdas dengan sikap positif, didasarkan pada nilai-nilai karakter. Penelitian ini mengadopsi metode kualitatif studi kasus di Sekolah Dasar Negeri  Kayukebek 1. Pengumpulan data meliputi observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Data primer dan sekunder digunakan. Teknik triangulasi digunakan untuk memastikan validitas data, melalui reduksi, display, dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian ini menggambarkan pembentukan karakter siswa melalui pembelajaran jarak jauh di Sekolah Dasar Negeri  Kayukebek 01, dengan fokus utama pada disiplin. Peneliti berupaya menggali dan mendeskripsikan proses ini melalui wawancara, dokumentasi, dan observasi. Data ini memberikan wawasan berharga tentang upaya pendidik dalam mempertahankan nilai-nilai karakter selama masa sulit ini.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Matematika Melalui Model Project Based Learning pada Siswa Lelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Salwa Salwa , Hermuttaqien Bhakti Prima Findiga , Aras Latri
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas penggunaan Model Project Based Learning dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika pada siswa kelas IV Sekolah Dasar Inpres Talakuwe Kabupaten Gowa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang meliputi tahap perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Penelitian dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus, dengan setiap siklus terdiri dari dua kali pertemuan. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 23 siswa kelas IV Sekolah Dasar Inpres Talakuwe Kabupaten Gowa. Fokus utama dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengukur peningkatan hasil belajar matematika melalui penerapan Model Project Based Learning. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, tes, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada semester genap tahun ajaran 2021/2022 di Sekolah Dasar Inpres Talakuwe Kabupaten Gowa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan signifikan dalam hasil belajar matematika siswa setelah menerapkan Model Project Based Learning. Implikasi dari temuan ini adalah bahwa Model Project Based Learning dapat menjadi strategi yang efektif untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar matematika di tingkat kelas IV Sekolah Dasar. Studi ini memberikan kontribusi penting bagi perkembangan pendidikan di Kabupaten Gowa dan dapat menjadi landasan untuk penelitian lebih lanjut dalam konteks pembelajaran matematika berbasis proyek.
National Health and Medical Research Council statement on electronic cigarettes: 2022 update
Authors: Freeman Becky , Peters Matthew J , Bittoun Renee , Brightwell Richard , English Dallas R , Thomas David P , Otlowski Margaret FA , Zwar Nicholas A , Chamberlain Catherine
Published: November 2023

Introduction

Electronic cigarette (e‐cigarette) use in Australia has rapidly increased since the 2017 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) statement on e‐cigarettes. The type of products available and the demographic characteristics of people using these products have changed. New evidence has been published and there is growing concern among public health professionals about the increased use, particularly among young people who do not currently smoke combustible cigarettes. The combination of these issues led NHMRC to review the current evidence and provide an updated statement on e‐cigarettes. In this article, we describe the comprehensive process used to review the evidence and develop the 2022 NHMRC CEO statement on electronic cigarettes.

Main recommendations

E‐cigarettes can be harmful; all e‐cigarette users are exposed to chemicals and toxins that have the potential to cause adverse health effects.

There are no health benefits of using e‐cigarettes if you do not currently smoke tobacco cigarettes.

Adolescents are more likely to try e‐cigarettes if they are exposed to e‐cigarettes on social media.

Short term e‐cigarette use may help some smokers to quit who have been previously unsuccessful with other smoking cessation aids. There are other proven safe and effective options available to help smokers to quit.

Changes in management as a result of this statement

The evidence base for the harms of e‐cigarette use has strengthened since the previous NHMRC statement. Significant gaps in the evidence base remain, especially about the longer term health harms of using e‐cigarettes and the toxicity of many chemicals in e‐cigarettes inhaled as an aerosol.
Design of an After-Fall-Assistive Device for Elderly Patients by Finite Element Methods
Authors: Fakhouri Faisal S. , Fakhouri Abdulaziz S. , Ijaz Muhammad Farzik , Alotaibi Majed , Almalki Abdulqader
Published: November 2023

Falling on the ground can cause serious injuries such as bruises, broken bones, head injuries, etc. Annually, 684,000 individuals die globally from falling to the ground. There are more than 37 million fall injuries that require medical care each year. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention anticipates seven fall deaths every hour by 2030. In Saudi Arabia, falls are the sixth major cause of death and the seventh major cause of living with a disability. Furthermore, falling to the ground becomes a risk factor with age, obesity, and presence of balance affecting diseases due to the fact that individuals have difficulty getting up after a fall, and the majority of them stay on the ground for more than an hour. As a result, the risk of multiple injuries, dehydration, pressure ulcers, rhabdomyolysis, hypothermia, and pneumonia increases. This study aims to design and analyze a device that can assist individuals, especially seniors, at risk to rise up after a fall to the ground with no external help from others. The design of the device was modeled using SolidWorks 2017 (Dassault Systems, Waltham, MA, USA). Also, finite element analysis (FEA) was performed to study von Mises stresses and total deformation on the model. FEA results showed that the device could withstand lifting an overweight individual from the ground without reaching the maximum failure stress of a conventional material such as aluminum.
Comparison of the Effects of Propofol and Midazolam Sedation on Post-dural Puncture Headache
Authors: Khodadadi Mohammadtaghi , Pouladkhay Fatemeh , Talaie Alireza , Taghavi Maryam , Sajjadi Mousa , Mehmandoust Reza
Published: November 2023

Background: Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common side effect after spinal anesthesia. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the sedative dose of propofol and midazolam in reducing headaches after spinal anesthesia. Methods: In order to conduct this study, 80 candidates for spinal anesthesia were divided into two groups, A and B. Both groups received spinal anesthesia with marcaine. In group A, propofol was infused slowly at a dose of 30 µg per minute, and in group B, 1 mg midazolam was injected intravenously. In the two groups, the incidence and intensity of headaches were measured using the VAS pain scale. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney and t-tests at a significance level of 0.05. Results: In this study, 65% (52) were male and 35% (28) were female. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of demographic information (P > 0.05). In the propofol group, the incidence and severity of headaches were significantly lower than in the midazolam group (P < 0.01). Conclusions: This study's results indicated that administering low-dose propofol as a sedative during spinal anesthesia may be more effective in reducing PDPH than midazolam.
Thyroid Function Test Abnormalities in Children and Adolescents with COVID-19: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Afshar Zhila , Sahebi Keivan , Foroozand Hassan , Yazdani Negar , Hamzavi Sedighe , Moravej Hossein , Ilkhanipoor Homa , Amirhakim Anis
Published: November 2023

Background: There is a lack of conclusive evidence regarding thyroid function test (TFT) abnormalities in COVID-19, especially among children. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate TFT abnormalities in COVID-19 pediatric patients compared to healthy children. Methods: This study was conducted on 37 COVID-19-positive children who were admitted to Namazi Hospital from January 21 to March 1, 2022, compared with 37 healthy children. Within 48 h of positive real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, a blood sample was taken to measure serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and total thyroxine (tT4) in the two groups. Additional tests, including free and total triiodothyronine, free T4, and thyroperoxidase antibodies, were also conducted on cases. The chi-square, Pearson correlation coefficient, and analysis of variance tests were used for data analysis. Results: Twenty-five patients were male, and 49 were female, with a mean age of 7.99 ± 5.02. The abnormal TFT and TSH frequency was significantly higher in the case group than in the control group. Nevertheless, there was no significant difference between the case and control groups regarding tT4 abnormalities. We could not establish an association between the mean of TSH and tT4 and age groups in the two groups and between abnormalities of TFTs and COVID-19 severity. Conclusions: Although abnormalities of TFT were significantly more common among COVID-19 children, they were not associated with the disease severity. However, studies with larger sample sizes are recommended to evaluate thyroid abnormalities and their clinical course in COVID-19 children.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Diagnosis Based on Ultrasound Images Using Feature Selection Techniques and K-nearest Neighbor Classifier
Authors: Azimi Nanvaee Fatemeh , Setayeshi Saeed
Published: November 2023

Background: Liver cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, in which early detection plays a significant role in preventing progression and reducing mortality. Ultrasound is one of the methods of liver examination recommended by guidelines due to its performance in detecting focal liver lesions. These small lesions may be missed in the early stages or diagnosed only when the prognosis is poor. Objectives: This study aimed to implement the best classification model for two liver stages by extracting optimal feature subsets to be used in computer-aided diagnosis systems (CAD). Methods: The model classifies the liver into two stages using B-mode ultrasound images of the liver. It involves extracting statistical texture features utilizing discrete wavelet transform (DWT) and gray level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM). This study applied two feature selection methods: t-test and sequential forward floating selection (SFFS). The subset of selected features was presented to the k-nearest neighbor classifier for incorporation into a CAD system. Results: The accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of the k-NN classifier were 98.75%, 98.82%, and 99.1%, respectively. Conclusions: Image analysis approaches were successfully performed to extract and select useful features. Therefore, this model is recommended for classifying two liver stages, normal and HCC.
Determination of Influencers' Characteristics in the Health Sector
Authors: Pourkarim Mohammadreza , Nayebzadeh Shahnaz , Alavian Seyed Moayed , Hataminasab Seyyed Hassan
Published: November 2023

Background: Modern marketing strategies, accompanied by tools such as social media, mobile platforms, and applications, play a significant role in discovering the healthcare sector's needs and desires of target audiences. Additionally, the emergence of influential individuals, known as influencers, in domains such as marketing, public health promotion, physical and mental well-being, sexual health, beauty, and lifestyle is expanding daily. The inspiration and motivation generated by such influencers tend to offer an attractive opportunity for effective communication with the audience. Objectives: This study aims to extract and identify indicators and factors of influencer marketing in the health domain. Methods: This study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. Literature in the field was reviewed, coded, and subjected to analysis. Subsequently, influencer marketing indicators were extracted and screened. Based on the identified factors, a questionnaire consisting of 26 questions was developed and distributed as a survey among a study population of 1126 individuals related to medical and non-medical sciences. The extracted factors were then examined through exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. A structural factor model was developed, and the fit of the model and the number of factors were assessed. Results: A total of 26 influencer indicators were identified and categorized into 5 factors: Active and skill-related features, infrastructure actions, consequential features, inherent and intrinsic features, and behavioral characteristics in the health domain. The identified factors were validated through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis. In addition, the fit model was approved. Conclusions: The study revealed that establishing international and local influencers within the health domain, incorporating influencer indicators and features alongside an analysis of environmental conditions, plays a pivotal role in shaping the healthcare system and fostering public health promotion across countries.
Results of Transcatheter Therapy with Balloon Versus Stent for Treating Isolated Branch Pulmonary Artery Stenosis in Children and Adolescents: A Midterm Study
Authors: Edraki Mohammadreza , Ataei Zhaleh , Mehdizadegan Nima , Amoozgar Hamid , Mohammadi Hamid , Naghshzan Amir
Published: November 2023

Background: Branch pulmonary artery stenosis presents as either an isolated disease or in association with congenital heart diseases (in 2 - 3% of cases). Balloon angioplasty (BA) and stent implantation (SI) are two percutaneous methods that are commonly used to treat this condition. We compared the outcomes of these 2 methods in children and adolescents with isolated branch pulmonary artery stenosis. Methods: Pediatric patients with severe branch pulmonary artery stenosis who were referred to our center and underwent transcatheter insertion via either BA or SI between 2010 and 2019 were studied. Patients’ demographic data, including age, gender, and body weight, were recorded. Standard procedures for BA and SI were applied. Post-procedure angiography and echocardiographic parameters were determined and compared between the 2 groups. Patients who were followed up for at least 2 years were selected for this study, and comparative evaluations were performed during the follow-up. Results: Forty patients with a median age of 2.1 years and a median weight of 10 kg were enrolled in the study, of whom 25 and 15 underwent BA and SI, respectively. The trans-stenotic pulmonary artery pressure gradient significantly reduced immediately after both procedures, but there was no significant difference between the BA and SI groups in terms of pulmonary artery pressure gradient early after the procedures (P-value = 0.014). There was a significant decline in the peak right ventricular pressure after both procedures. Restenosis occurred more frequently in the BA group. In the BA group, patients under one year old and weight lower than 10 kg had a lower restenosis recurrence rate, evidenced by echocardiographic measurements, compared to those with a weight over 10 kg. Three patients (12%) in the BA group needed balloon reinsertion. Conclusions: Immediate therapeutic success was similar between BA and SI in patients with branch pulmonary artery stenosis. Re-stenosis occurred more often in the BA group; however, the chance of re-stenosis was lower among patients weighing less than 10 kg over a 2-year follow-up.
Effectiveness of a Sensory Play Activity Program with Parent Engagement for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Baharian Negar , Raji Parvin , Alizadeh Zarei Mehdi , Baghestani Ahmad Reza
Published: November 2023

Background: According to DSM-5, sensory processing problems are among diagnostic criteria in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Various studies have shown that play, as the main occupation of children, can be helpful in performing sensory interventions. Solving sensory problems is one of the most common demands of families with children with ASD. Children's families play a key role in the implementation of occupational therapeutic interventions. Objectives: This randomized clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of sensory play activities performed by parents at home on the sensory patterns of children with ASD. Methods: Fifty-one children with ASD, aged 3 to 6 years, were divided into the intervention and control groups. All participants attended 16 sessions of in-person individualized sensory integration therapy (SIT) in a clinic for 8 weeks. In the intervention group, children received 8 sessions of a sensory play activity intervention performed by parents at home. Data collection instruments included the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-2 and the sensory profile 2. Parametric (independent and paired t-test) and non-parametric (Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests) were used for statistical analysis to compare between-group and within-group mean differences. Results: The results showed that although all four sensory processing patterns improved significantly in both groups (P < 0.05) (i.e., the within-group effect), children in the intervention group showed significant improvements in three sensory patterns, including sensory avoiding, sensory sensitivity, and sensory registration (P< 0.01). There was no significant difference in the mean score of the sensory seeking pattern between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Sensory integration therapy improved dysfunctional sensory processing patterns in ASD children, an effect that was enhanced by the simultaneous implementation of sensory play interventions.
Comparing the Effectiveness of Computer-Based and Task-Oriented Cognitive Rehabilitation Programs on Epileptic Children’s Attention in Tehran
Authors: Khaleghi Asie , Naderi Farah , Joharifard Reza , Javadzadeh Mohsen
Published: November 2023

Background: There are important cognitive issues in patients with epilepsy, which can be referred to as impairment in executive functions such as attention. Objectives: This research aims to compare the effectiveness of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation programs and task-oriented cognitive rehabilitation programs on attention in children with epilepsy in Tehran. Methods: The present research was a semi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. The statistical population of the study included all children with epilepsy who were referred to the neurology clinic of Mofid Children's Hospital in 2021. Using the purposeful sampling method, 45 eligible children were included in the study and were randomly divided into 2 experimental groups and 1 control group (15 people in each group). The Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test (IVA2) of Sohlberg and Mateer (2001) was used for data collection. The experimental groups underwent the intervention of the computerized cognitive rehabilitation program of the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test (1980) (12 sessions of 45 minutes) and the task-oriented cognitive rehabilitation program (12 sessions of 45 minutes). The control group did not receive any intervention. SPSS 20 software was used for data analysis. Univariate covariance analysis (ANCOVA) was performed using a significance level of 0.05. Results: The results demonstrated that both computer-based cognitive rehabilitation programs and task-based cognitive rehabilitation were effective in increasing the attention of epileptic children in Tehran (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the effectiveness of computer-based cognitive rehabilitation programs and task-based cognitive rehabilitation in increasing the attention of epileptic children (P = 0.67). Conclusions: It can be concluded that computer-based and task-oriented cognitive rehabilitation programs can be used to increase attention and executive functions in children with epilepsy.
Assessing the Effectiveness of the Combined Apgar Scoring System in Predicting the Short-Term Outcomes of Newborns
Authors: Pournajaf Samira , Akbarian Zahra , Gholinia Ahangar Hemmat , Bozorgnezhad Nesae , Haghshenas Mojaveri Mohsen
Published: November 2023

Background: Many clinicians have used the Apgar scoring system to evaluate newborn babies at the first minutes of birth. Expanded and combined Apgar have been introduced due to the interventions done for babies in the first minutes of life. This study evaluates the predicting values of combined Apgar scores in short-term neonatal outcomes. Methods: A diagnostic test was conducted on alive preterm and term babies without major anomalies between October 2021 and August 2022. Infants with congenital heart disease, congenital metabolic disorders, and those transferred to another hospital were excluded. Demographic data, feeding volume, conventional, expanded, and combined Apgar scores were assessed at 5 minutes of birth and recorded. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the combined Apgar score to predict short-term outcomes (need to admission, duration of hospitalization, and oral feeding progression). Results: Of 599 babies (339 boys and 260 girls) with a mean gestational age of 35.3 ± 3.8 weeks (25 - 42 weeks), 280 (46.7%) babies were admitted. As the average Apgar score decreased, progression to full oral feeding was associated with longer delay. The area under the ROC curve for the Combined Apgar score was 80% and 55% in correlation with the need for admission and duration of hospitalization, respectively. Conclusions: This study showed that the 5th-minute combined Apgar score is a good predictor of the need for admission and oral feeding progression but does not seem suitable for predicting the duration of hospitalization.
The Mediatory Role of Stress in the Structural Relationship of Mindfulness and Self-construal with the Academic Performance of Medical Students
Authors: Mahdieh Neda , Hooman Farzaneh , Bakhtiarpour Saeed , Asgari Parviz
Published: November 2023

Background: The identification of the factors influencing the academic progress and performance of students can be a suitable basis for planning and developing educational programs to achieve the best possible results in line with educational development. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of stress in the relationship of mindfulness and self-construal with the academic performance of medical sciences students. Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study in which the convenience sampling method was used to select 301 medical students from Jondishapur University of Ahvaz, Iran, in 2022. The participants completed the mindfulness, self-construal, and stress questionnaires. In addition, academic performance was measured based on the grade point average (GPA) in the previous semester. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and bootstrapping were also employed to examine the fit of the proposed model and indirect relationships between the variables, respectively. Results: The mean of academic performance, mindfulness, self-construal, and stress were obtained as 16.57, 57.6, 140.53, and 29.72, respectively. The results showed a significant relationship between all research variables (P < 0.05) except for the relationship between mindfulness and academic performance. The results also indicated that stress was a mediator in the indirect relationship of mindfulness and self-construal with academic performance (P < 0.001). The fit indices of the Tucker–Lewis index (TLI), comparative fit index (CFI), relative fit index (RFI), normed fit index (NFI), and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) in the final model were 0.94, 0.96, 0.92, 0.94, and 0.077, respectively. Conclusions: The results confirmed the proposed model’s goodness of fit. Therefore, this model can be used for identifying the factors affecting the academic performance of medical students and developing programs to prevent academic failure and stress among these students.
The Causative Agents and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Healthcare-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (HAUTIs) in Isfahan, Iran: The Impact on Empiric Therapy
Authors: Mostafavi Esfahani Sayed Nassereddin , Rostami Soodabeh , Shafiei Amir Hossein
Published: November 2023

Background: Healthcare-associated urinary tract infections (HAUTIs) are the most prevalent healthcare-associated infection worldwide. They can lead to major problems in hospitalized patients, including the increase in the length of the hospital stay, the cost of the hospitalization, and the inappropriate administration of antibiotics. Objectives: We aim to investigate the prevalence and antibacterial sensitivity of various bacteria that cause HAUTIs. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in three referral hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. Urine specimens were taken from urinary catheters of the patients with a suspected diagnosis of HA-UTI. Bacteria were identified by conventional methods, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing was performed by disk diffusion and E-test methods according to standard guidelines. Data was extracted from WHONET software, and further statistical analysis was performed by SPSS v.21. Results: Among 283 HAUTIs, Escherichia coli was the most prevalent pathogen (33.2%), followed by Enterococcus spp. (25.9%), Klebsiella pneumonia (16.6%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (8.8%), and Acinetobacter baumannii (8.8%). Escherichia coli was more common in females. The most active antibiotics against Gram-negative isolates were nitrofurantoin (69.8%), carbapenems (69.7%), and aminoglycosides (68.3%), and the most effective antibiotics against Gram-positive isolates were linezolid (100%) and nitrofurantoin (74.5%). Conclusions: This study showed that nitrofurantoin, carbapenems, and aminoglycosides are the most effective antibiotics against Gram-negative causes of HAUTIs. Also, linezolid and nitrofurantoin demonstrated significant activity against Gram-positive isolates. As a result, for the empiric treatment of nosocomial UTI in the area under study, judicious use of the mentioned antibiotics is recommended.
Salafi Islamic Education: Teaching Methods, Traditions and Ideologies in Lombok Boarding Schools
Authors: Nasri Ulyan , Mulyohadi Arif
Published: November 2023

This research highlights the urgency of investigating teaching methods and curricula in Salafi educational institutions, specifically Ma'had Dar al-Qur'an and al-Hadith al-Majidiyyah al-Syafi'iyyah Nahdlatul Wathan Lombok. Despite the rapid development of modern curriculum and teaching methods, this institution maintains a traditional approach with seated learning and a classical curriculum. This study is a qualitative research focusing on literature and sources related to conventional Salafi education. The findings are as follows: Firstly, the institution's traditions persist, maintaining the study of classical Islamic texts through talaqqy or halaqah, teacher reverence, knowledge transmission, moral behavioral norms, and haflah. Secondly, the fundamental ideology is rooted in Islam, ahl al-Sunnah wa al-jama'ah, influenced by the theological thoughts of Imam Abu al-Hasan al-Asya'ri and Abu Mansur al-Maturidi in Aqeedah and the philosophical thoughts of Imam al-Ghazali and Imam Junaid al-Baghdadi in Sufism. Thirdly, the Institute's vision is to produce knowledgeable Islamic cadres proficient in the Quran, Hadith, and Salafusshalih texts. This research provides valuable insights into Salafi Islamic education in Lombok and its broader implications for education and society, enriching our understanding of the dynamics of Salafi Islamic education in a specific local context.
The Current Research Trend about Machine Learning as a New Way of Fostering Islamic Education in School
Authors: Ulum Bahrul , Qosim Nanang
Published: November 2023

This study has the purpose of observing the usage of machine learning as a new way of teaching Islamic education according to the Qur'an and hadith to the young generation. The method used for data collection is bibliometrics, using secondary data in the form of metadata on the Scopus website. The sample is divided into two charts: the Qur'an and the hadith. Around 49 samples were found for the Qur'an category and 16 for the Hadith category. The data was analyzed using bibliometric methods with two software. The result of this study was that the most used words in the author's keywords for Qur'an subjects were machine learning SVM, KNN, and ANN. This means that SVM, KNN, and ANN were used for certain purposes and situations in analyzing the interpretation result inside the text of the Qur'an done by Ulamas. The practical implication of this study is to be used as a reference for Islamic education in Indonesia to use machine learning features.
Descripción de las estrategias desde la tutoría para disminuir la deserción escolar en el nivel superior
Authors: Martínez Segura Martin Carlos , Rueda Rea Manuel Alejandro , Arias Mojarro Herica , Negrete Castellano María América
Published: November 2023

La deserción escolar es una problemática de toda institución educativa en cualquier nivel, no obstante, existen espacios donde se presenta en mayor medida. De ahí que se presenta una investigación que tuvo como objetivo establecer un modelo contextualizado de análisis para el abandono escolar universitario, en los programas de Educación y Educación Física y Deporte de la Universidad Autónoma del Carmen que presentan altos porcentajes de deserción. Es un estudio cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo. Se utiliza el instrumento encuesta de deserción, el cual fue sometido a la prueba Alfa de Cronbach, resultando con alta confiabilidad. Los resultados dan la oportunidad de señalar que los factores que más inciden en la deserción del grupo de estudiantes que participó en el estudio son exógenos a la institución. Desde la teoría de la resiliencia y los elementos que abonan en su construcción, se puede contribuir a atender los factores que resultan negativos, ello a partir de los espacios e intereses del programa de tutoría universitaria.
Becoming the Gods: Visualisation and Healing in Tibetan Deity Yoga
Authors: Collins Dawn H. ,   Academic Publishing
Published: November 2023

This article explores aspects of visualisation and healing practices found within Tibetan Tantric traditions of deity yoga, with particular focus on the deities Avalokiteśvara, Parṇaśavarī and Tārā. The article looks at some innovations and continuities between contemporary developments of these practices and their more ancient counterparts, through the lens of their use for healing. It explores the relationship of Tantric visualisation practices to waking life, dreamtime, and death processes, identifying some ways in which they were employed in response to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Deepfakes and Political Misinformation in U.S. Elections
Authors: Sorell Tom ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: November 2023

Audio and video footage produced with the help of AI can show politicians doing discreditable things that they have not actually done. This is deepfaked material. Deepfakes are sometimes claimed to have special powers to harm the people depicted and their audiences—powers that more traditional forms of faked imagery and sound footage lack. According to some philosophers, deepfakes are particularly “believable,” and widely available technology will soon make deepfakes proliferate. I first give reasons why deepfake technology is not particularly well suited to producing “believable” political misinformation in a sense to be defined. Next, I challenge claims from Don Fallis and Regina Rini about the consequences of the wide availability of deepfakes. My argument is not that deepfakes are harmless, but that their power to do major harm is highly conditional in liberal party political environments that contain sophisticated mass-media.
Pengaruh Religiusitas, Kepercayaan dan Lokasi BAZNAS Kabupaten Bone terhadap Keputusan Masyarakat Muslim Membayar Zakat
Authors: Adriani Adriani , Anwar Nurfiah , Muslihati Muslihati
Published: November 2023

This thesis is entitled The Influence of Religiosity, Belief and Location of Bone Regency BAZNAS on the Muslim Community's Decision to Pay Zakat. This research aims to see the extent of the influence of religiosity, belief and location on the Muslim community's decision to pay zakat at BAZNAS Bone Regency. The method used in this research is a quantitative method. The number of samples in this study was 383 respondents. Data collection techniques in this research used questionnaire and documentation techniques. The results of this research show that the religiosity variable (X1) partially has no influence on the Muslim community's decision to pay zakat, while the Trust (X2) and Location (X3) variables partially have a positive influence on the community's decision to pay zakat with a significance value of less than 0.05.
ACCOUNTING FOR CHOCOLATE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: A CASE STUDY IN VOLUNTEER WORKING TOURISM
Authors: Kelly F. Gamble  , Gary D. Futrell
Published: November 2023

This paper focuses on the Chocal Cooperative in the Dominican Republic. The cooperative is of interest because paying visitors to the facility act as “volunteer working tourists.” Specifically, tourists participate in activities that add value to the process of transforming cocoa beans into the products ultimately sold to customers. This raises the question of how to properly account for the visitor fees: are they revenue or a reduction of direct labor cost? The case study includes a discussion of how US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) might apply.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN KETEPATAN WAKTU PENGIRIMAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN
Authors: Akbar Maula Fachreza  , Ari Arisman  , Barin Barlian
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of service quality and timeliness of delivery on consumer satisfaction (survey on consumer of PT Pos Indonesia (Persero) Indihiang). The results showed that there was a positive and significant effect of service quality on consumer satisfaction at PT POS Indonesia (Persero) branch post office Indihiang. The results showed that there was a positive influence and timeliness of delivery on consumer satisfaction at PT POS Indonesia (Persero) branch post office Indihiang. Based on this, it can be concluded that if there is an increase in the value of service quality, the value of consumer satisfaction will also increase. Based on this, it can be concluded that if there is an increase in the value of on time delivery, the value of consumer satisfaction will also increase.
PENGARUH CITA RASA DAN LAYOUT TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN DI LETTER COFFEE
Authors: Taufik Amin  , Ari Arisman  , Suci Putri Lestari
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the influence of taste and layout on consumer satisfaction at Letter Coffee Singaparna Tasikmalaya Regency both partially and simultaneously. The method used in this study is a survey method with a quantitative approach. Data collection techniques using questionnaires. The population in this study was letter coffee visitors, with a sample of 96 people obtained through probability sampling techniques with a simple random sampling approach. Based on the results of the analysis on the hypothesis test using SPSS 25, the results of the F test showed that taste and layout simultaneously had a significant effect on consumer satisfaction. Based on the results of the T test, taste and layout partially affect consumer satisfaction.