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Tren Pembelajaran Diferensiasi dalam Kajian Guru di Indonesia: Analisis Jurnal Terindeks Sinta
Authors: Wiyono Handi , Rahayuningtyas Wida , Anggoro Bayu Koen
Published: July 2024

Pendekatan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi, yang semakin diperhatikan dalam pendi­dikan global, menawarkan potensi signifikan untuk meningkatkan efektivitas pembel­ajaran di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi tren pembelajaran berdiferensiasi di kalangan guru di Indonesia dengan mengidentifikasi data dan praktik yang muncul, serta mengevaluasi kontribusinya terhadap perkembangan sistem pen­didikan. Metode penelitian menggunakan prinsip analisis konten dengan menggali artikel ilmiah dari jurnal-jurnal terindeks SINTA. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan tren pembelajaran berdiferensiasi selama sembilan tahun terakhir, yang beriringan dengan penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka sebagai acuan dasar pendidikan. Meskipun demikian, jumlah publikasi karya ilmiah tentang pembelajaran berdiferen­siasi masih belum sebanding dengan pertumbuhan tren tersebut. Berbagai aspek dan kategori yang belum terjamah dalam kajian pembelajaran berdiferensiasi masih men­jadi peluang bagi para guru yang secara langsung terlibat dalam pendekatan ini di sekolah. Hal ini menunjukkan kebutuhan akan penelitian lebih lanjut dan pengembang­an literatur yang lebih komprehensif untuk mendukung implementasi pembelajaran berdiferensiasi secara optimal di Indonesia.
Kemampuan Literasi Peserta Didik Tingkat Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Firiyanti Ilma , Anggoro Bayu Koen
Published: July 2024

Pemberdayaan literasi di sekolah dasar berpotensi besar untuk meningkatkan pema­haman, pengetahuan, dan wawasan siswa. Budaya literasi di Indonesia menjadi per­soalan penting, terutama pada peserta didik sekolah dasar, mengingat tingkat literasi yang masih tergolong rendah di tengah perkembangan teknologi yang pesat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjawab berbagai pertanyaan terkait jenis penelitian, subjek penelitian, perlakuan, topik, dan metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam studi tentang kemampuan literasi siswa sekolah dasar. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kajian kepustakaan yang mengacu pada prinsip analisis konten, berfokus pada temuan dari berbagai penelitian yang telah dipublikasikan dan diter­bitkan pada tahun 2019-2023, semuanya telah terakreditasi oleh Science and Technology Index (SINTA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa jenis penelitian yang paling banyak digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif, dengan seluruh siswa SD umum­nya dipilih sebagai subjek penelitian, dan fokus khusus pada siswa kelas tertentu untuk analisis yang lebih mendalam. Jenis literasi yang paling banyak dipelajari adalah literasi baca tulis, yang merupakan dasar dari kemampuan literasi lainnya. Gerakan literasi sekolah sering diterapkan sebagai perlakuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan literasi siswa, mencakup berbagai kegiatan seperti membaca bersama, diskusi buku, dan penulisan kreatif, yang dirancang untuk menumbuhkan minat baca dan keterampilan literasi siswa. Observasi dan wawancara menjadi instrumen pengumpulan data yang paling umum digunakan dalam penelitian ini, dengan observasi memungkinkan peneliti mengamati secara langsung perilaku dan interaksi siswa dalam konteks pembelajaran, sementara wawancara memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang persepsi, sikap, dan pengalaman siswa serta guru terkait literasi. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini tidak hanya memberikan gambaran tentang jenis dan metode penelitian yang dominan tetapi juga mengidentifikasi perlakuan dan topik yang efektif dalam meningkatkan literasi di sekolah dasar, yang dapat menjadi dasar bagi pengembangan program literasi yang lebih efektif dan terarah untuk diimplementasikan secara luas dalam upaya meningkatkan budaya literasi di Indonesia.
The Correlation Between Student Participation and Student Motivation Toward Student English Achievement at Senior High School
Authors: Purmadhani Agithania , Muniroh Siti , Khoiri Niamika El
Published: July 2024

Student participation and student motivation are pivotal efforts to optimize student learning outcomes, particularly in English achievement. This research aimed to ascertain the correlation between student participation (X1) and student motivation (X2) with English achievement (Y) among the twelfth science 3 graders of SMA Negeri 4 Malang. Employing a quantitative approach with a correlational research design, the study quantitatively describes the extent to which these variables are related. The subjects of this research comprised 32 students. Data collection was conducted using a questionnaire and student achievement documentation. The data analysis utilized the Azwar 2012 formula and the SPSS 23 version software. The results indicated that the F achievement value was 3.470, while the F table value at n=29 with a significance error of 0.05 was 3.33. This finding suggests that the F achievement value is higher than the F table value (F achievement > F table), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis (Ho) and the acceptance of the alternative hypothesis (Ha). Thus, the research concludes that student participation and motivation significantly contribute to improving students' English achievement. Furthermore, this study highlights the importance of fostering an engaging and motivating classroom environment to enhance students' language skills. Active student participation not only reflects their interest in the subject matter but also encourages a more dynamic and interactive learning process. Similarly, motivation serves as a driving force that propels students to strive for better performance and achievement. By understanding and leveraging these factors, educators can implement strategies that better support students' academic growth and proficiency in English. This research provides valuable insights for educational practitioners aiming to improve English learning outcomes through targeted interventions that boost student engagement and motivation.
Makna Kesendirian: Analisis Semiotika Roland Barthes pada Lirik Lagu Ruang Sendiri Karya Tulus
Authors: Kuntanto Kuntanto
Published: July 2024

Komunikasi adalah elemen krusial dalam interaksi sosial yang memungkinkan manusia untuk menyampaikan pesan dan menciptakan pemahaman antar individu. Dalam era teknologi komunikasi yang berkembang pesat, media komunikasi telah beragam, termasuk musik yang menjadi salah satu media yang sangat diminati untuk mengekspresikan perasaan melalui lirik lagu. Lirik lagu mengandung pesan-pesan yang ingin disampaikan oleh penyanyi kepada pendengarnya, memungkinkan mereka untuk turut merasakan dan memahami apa yang dirasakan oleh penyanyi melalui lagu yang dibawakan. Penelitian ini fokus pada makna kesendirian yang terwujud dalam lirik lagu. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan semiotika Roland Barthes dan metode kualitatif interpretatif, artikel ini menggali makna denotatif, konotatif, dan mitos dari lirik lagu "Ruang Sendiri" karya Tulus, khususnya dalam konteks hubungan pribadi seperti hubungan pasangan kekasih. Hasil penelitian memberikan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang makna kesendirian, mengung­kapkan lapisan emosional dan budaya yang tersemat dalam lirik lagu tersebut. Melalui penelitian ini, diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam memperkaya pemahaman tentang bagaimana makna-makna kompleks dalam lirik lagu dapat mencerminkan dan mempengaruhi dinamika hubungan manusia, serta memperluas wawasan terhadap peran musik sebagai media ekspresi dan komunikasi yang kuat dalam menyampaikan nilai-nilai dan pengalaman manusia.
Perancangan Identitas Visual Produk Dessert Maru Sweets
Authors: Rakhmatia Masayu Zulfidyah , Irawanto Rudi , Firmansyah Novian Wahyu
Published: July 2024

Maru Sweets adalah bisnis kuliner pendatang baru yang fokus pada produk dessert Cake in Jar. Selain menawarkan Cake in Jar dengan berbagai varian, Maru Sweets juga menyediakan paket khusus yang berisi produk utama dan produk pendukung sebagai hadiah untuk momen spesial. Maru Sweets menggunakan kemasan ramah lingkungan yang berkelanjutan, seperti toples kaca, sendok kayu, dan paper bag, untuk mengurangi limbah dan memungkinkan penggunaan kembali oleh konsumen. Sebagai bisnis baru, Maru Sweets memerlukan perancangan identitas visual untuk meningkatkan pengenalan merek dan memastikan merek mudah diingat dan terlihat menonjol. Untuk mencapai hal ini, metode perancangan Double Diamond diterapkan, bersama dengan metode kualitatif yang melibatkan lima narasumber primer. Narasumber sekunder berperan sebagai validator dan konsultan dalam perancangan ini. Data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis menggunakan analisis AIDA, dan perancangan identitas visual mencakup logo, panduan merek, dan implementasi merek yang ditentukan berdasarkan hasil analisis touchpoints untuk memaksimalkan pengalaman visual terhadap merek.
Formación en Cultura de la Contribución para Educación Superior en Colombia
Authors: Corrales Ortiz Yesica , Pacheco Nacibar Lina
Published: July 2024

El presente texto expone el resultado general del trabajo investigativo titulado: “Estudio comparado de los aportes formativos en Cultura de la Contribución de las facultades de ciencias económicas adscritas a universidades públicas y privadas del occidente colombiano. Vigencia 2020-2022”. Su problema de investigación se fundamentó en ¿cómo comparar los aportes que en esta temática han desarrollado las instituciones superiores objeto del estudio. El objetivo general se enfocó en identificar los aportes formativos en "Cultura de la Contribución” y se apeló al modelo metodológico denominado: Teoría Fundamentada (Grounded Theory). (Glaser, B. Strauss, A. 1967). Al final, las autoras diseñan una propuesta de intervención a manera de syllabus denominado: Cátedra de la Contribución en Ciencias Económicas, micro currículo que se convierte en doctrina de obligatoria consulta para la enseñanza de la contribución y la comprensión de la tributación en Colombia.
THE EFFECTS OF DIGITALIZATION ON EMPLOYEES' JOB SATISFACTION: AN APPLICATION ON EMPLOYEES IN PARTICIPATION BANKS
Authors: Görgülü Seyfican , Dağlar Hasan
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the effects of the digitalization process on the job satisfaction of employees in participation banks. During the pandemic period, technological efforts that allow banking transactions to be carried out contactless and remotely have accelerated, and suitable financial products have been put into service. Participation banks have swiftly adapted to the digitalization activities observed in the banking sector, much like their counterparts. By offering digital products that adhere to Islamic principles, customers can remotely and contactlessly conduct their banking activities. This transformation has had an impact on the employees of participating banks. The study examines the effects of digitalization on the work lives of employees in participating banks through the administration of a survey. Considering the demographic characteristics of the workplace, the job satisfaction levels of employees have been measured. The effect of digitalization on the job satisfaction of employees was also measured by regression analysis. In the findings, internal and external satisfaction with digitalization were measured. According to the measurement results, it was found that digitalization positively increases the job satisfaction of employees in participation banks.
Association of male lower urinary tract symptoms with metabolic syndrome: a prospective study from tertiary care centre
Authors: Hiremath Vivekanand , Choudhary Anupam , S. K. Pawan Kumar , Chawla Arun , Hedge Padmaraj , Akanchha
Published: July 2024

Background: The exact nature of the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) is still not completely understood. There appears to be support for the hypothesis that metabolic and pathological derangements characterizing MetS can promote the development and progression of Benign Prostatic Enlargement and LUTS.
Methods: A total of 212 patients were included in the study, of whom 106 (50%) had LUTS and metabolic syndrome and 106 (50%) had LUTS without metabolic syndrome. The severity of the patient’s lower urinary tract symptoms was assessed by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). Erectile function was assessed by a 5 question International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Questionnaire. MetS was defined according to the National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP-ATPIII).
Results: The study showed a statistically significant association between prostate volume, IPSS score, and each individual component of metabolic syndrome. There is a significant association between metabolic syndrome and sexual dysfunction in men, and the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms is correlated with the severity of erectile dysfunction in the age group in the department of urology.
Conclusions: Patients with MetS, characterized by increased waist circumference, BMI, triglycerides, and decreased HDL levels, exhibited more severe Lower urinary tract symptoms, along with heightened sexual dysfunction, particularly erectile and ejaculatory dysfunction.
To boost or not? Serum anti-COVID IgG in double vaccinated MBBS students: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Sharma Nitu , Jain Prince
Published: July 2024

Background: Aims of the study was to estimate the prevalence of sero-positivity i.e. serum anti-covid IgG >1.4 AU/ml in MBBS students of our Institute.
Methods: This study was carried out on 75 MBBS students of our institute (10% of 750 MBBS students of Amaltas institute of Medical Sciences Dewas M.P. India) during period of August 2022 to November 2022. All serum anti-covid IgG titres above 1.4 AU/ml were considered sero-positive and the prevalence of sero-positivity was calculated. MBBS students were asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding their clinical history of testing positive for covid, exposure to COVID-19 patients, their covid appropriate behavior, etc. After obtaining informed consent, 4 ml venous blood samples were collected for determining serum anti-covid IgG titre on Chemiluminescence analyzer. 75 MBBS students divided into 2 groups – those who completed between 6-9 months and those who have completed more than 9 months after the 2nd dose of vaccine. The mean serum anti-covid IgG titre was compared.
Results: The prevalence of sero-positivity was 94.66% calculated in MBBS students of our institute. The total antibody sero-positivity was higher in males (98.11%) than in females (86.36). The duration after 2nd dose of vaccine; over the time 6-9 months serum anti-covid IgG titre significantly high but after more than 9 months serum anti covid IgG titre significantly decline (p<0.001) and significant correlation was found between duration after 2nd dose of vaccine and serum anti-covid IgG titres (p<0.001).
Conclusions: This study; strongly recommended the need for booster doses for long-duration protection against COVID-19 re-infection and its emerging new variants.
A cross-sectional descriptive study of clinical autonomic dysfunction in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Authors: Bhosale Balu Ashruba , Patil Girish , Paritekar Anita , Bafna Varun
Published: July 2024

Background: Adults having type 2 diabetes mellitus satisfying inclusion and exclusion criteria will be included. Consent of those who fit into inclusion criteria taken. 100 patients were analysed on the basis of history, clinical presentations, investigations. Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of neuropathy were accessed by nerve conduction studies (NCV), autonomic testing, heart rate variation with deep breathing, blood pressure response to standing. Arterial blood gas analysis, and CT /MRI also done.
Methods: 100 patients of type 2 diabetes were taken and study of autonomic dysfunction was done for 3 months across tertiary health care centre.
Results: Out of 100 diabetic patients under study 54 patients (54%) had diabetic neuropathy. Out of these 54, distal sensory motor neuropathy- most common (77%), sensory neuropathy- 24%. Axonal neuropathy was more prevalent than demyelinating neuropathy. Out of 100, 51 (51%) patients have autonomic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy was most common complication in which distal sensory motor polyneuropathy were common. Most common symptom of autonomic neuropathy was postural dizziness followed by erectile dysfunction.
Conclusions: Most common complication of type 2 DM is neuropathy. Most common neuropathy was distal sensory motor polyneuropathy whereas most common symptom of diabetic neuropathy was postural dizziness. Other autonomic dysfunction was change in blood pressure and heart after standing.
Prescription pattern of inhalational medications for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in India: insights from cross-sectional survey of pulmonologists across India
Authors: M. Vishnu Sharma , Shah Parthiv A. , Guliani Abhinav , Das Soumya , Deshmukh Ashish S. , Khobragade Kunal , Doshi Nitinkumar S.
Published: July 2024

Background: Treatment of COPD depends on disease severity, phenotype and exacerbation risk. Inhaled medications are the treatment of choice in COPD. We undertook this survey to find the most commonly prescribed inhalational medication in COPD as per the severity of the disease.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey of pulmonologists in real-world clinical practice settings conducted across India.
Results: The participants included 806 pulmonologists across India. Seventy-five per cent of pulmonologists ranked symptom relief, reduction in the frequency of exacerbations and improvement in lung function as the most important treatment targets. In COPD patients falling under GOLD group A, the treatment choice by pulmonologists in descending rank order was fomroterol/glycopyrronium (32%), ipratropium (38%), and tiotropium (30%) and for gold group B, this was fomroterol/glycopyrronium (34%), followed by indacaterol/glycopyrronium (26%) and tiotropium/formoterol (40%). In the GOLD group E, triple therapy (formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide) was preferred by 41% of pulmonologists. In the frequent exacerbator, predominant emphysema, chronic bronchitis and concomitant asthma phenotype, 44%, 38%, 46% and 32% of pulmonologists ranked formoterol/ glycopyrronium/budesonide as their preferred 1st therapy, respectively. Among COPD patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) comorbidity, 31% of pulmonologists selected formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide as 1st-preference drug therapy. Similar results were obtained for COPD patients with metabolic syndrome comorbidity.
Conclusions: For the management of COPD patients, pulmonologists predominantly preferred a triple drug combination of formoterol/glycopyrronium/budesonide in GOLD group E and also in patients with cardiovascular and metabolic comorbidities. Fomroterol/glycopyrronium was the most preferred combination for GOLD group A and GOLD group B.
Blood transfusion trends in obstetrics and gynaecology: an Uttar Pradesh government medical college-based study
Authors: Singh Rashmi , Singh Priyanka , Ranjan Swati , Singh Yuvraj
Published: July 2024

Background: Blood transfusion holds utmost importance in comprehensive obstetric care and Gynaecology. The present study has been done to evaluate the indications of blood transfusion in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
Methods: The retrospective observational study was conducted between April 2023 to April 2024 in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Government Medical College, Saharanpur.
Results: A total of 257 units of Blood was transfused between April 2023 to April 2024 in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. 60.6% transfusion were in age group 21-30 years. 48.26% transfusion were in hemoglobin 7-9 gm/dl. Most common blood group transfused was B positive 40.79% and 85.2% transfusion were packed red blood cell, 84.07% had single unit blood transfusion, 57.25% had transfusion for anemia in pregnancy, 36.84% transfusion were for abnormal uterine bleeding.
Conclusions: Prevalence of anemia in reproductive age group is an important reason for blood transfusion in obstetrics and gynaecology. Hence emphasis should be to treat anemia through drugs to reduce unnecessary transfusion especially single unit transfusion.
Physiotherapy management in patients with pleural effusion: a systematic review
Authors: Dube Saambhavi I. , Gunjal Sambhaji
Published: July 2024

Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in between the parietal and visceral pleura, which is called the pleural cavity. It can occur by itself or can be the result of surrounding parenchymal disease like infection, malignancy, or inflammatory conditions. Pleural effusion is one of the major causes of pulmonary mortality and morbidity. With the aim to review the physiotherapy management in pleural effusion till date A Systematic review was done according to PRISMA guidelines was conducted on 15 articles through different databases like PubMed, google scholar which were identified, sorted, and screened according to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria post which the studies were assessed for quality. In this review the result data from the selected studies were extracted under the headings of title/author, type of study design, intervention /device /technique elaborated in the study, and key highlights of the study and was tabulated systematically. Following the discussion of results about the methods, effects of the protocols along with the biases in research it was concluded that Physiotherapy management increases pulmonary function, chest expansion and oxygenation in patients with pleural effusion.
Aspartame and the brain: a systematic review of neurological effects
Authors: Kaur Ravneet , Das Ruchi , Tanwar Sanjana , Sajja Joshua
Published: July 2024

Artificial sweeteners like Aspartame are popular due to their low caloric value. They are used as a substitute for sugar, especially for individuals with diabetes and obesity. However, its effects on the neurological system have been debated. Studies suggest aspartame metabolism can lead to altered neurotransmitter synthesis. This review aims to gather literature on the neurotoxic effects of aspartame in humans, aiming to curb this problem. The review was conducted using PubMed, Europe PMC, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. The quality and risk of bias of the extracted studies were assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist, specifically designed for Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs).  The systematic review of aspartame consumption was conducted using PRISMA guidelines and included 11 articles. The studies investigated the effects of aspartame consumption on behavior, cognition, and neurological function through RCTs of varying durations and across different age groups. Aspartame was the primary intervention in all studies, with some neuro biomarkers assessed mainly phenylalanine and tyrosine levels. While some studies reported negative impacts on the above-mentioned parameters others found no significant adverse effects. The review of studies on the effects of aspartame consumption on behavior, cognition, and neurological function reveals mixed results. Neurobiomarkers, specifically phenylalanine and tyrosine, were not consistently assessed across all investigations, making it difficult to establish a clear link between aspartame consumption and neurobiological changes. The studies reviewed provide valuable insights into aspartame effects but highlight complexity. Further research is needed to address limitations.
Diagnostic approach and treatment of Zenker's diverticulum
Authors: Ordaz David Eduardo Torres , Montes Jose Ignacio Diego Perez , Lugo Leonel Lozano , Mauricio Leonel lturbide
Published: July 2024

Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum have many subtypes, Zenker's diverticulum being the most common of them. Accounting from 70 to 75% of all esophageal diverticula. The 50% of these occur between the seventh and eighth decade of life. The most common symptom is dysphagia. The predominant symptom of ZD is dysphagia and the most serious is pulmonary aspiration. A 68-year-old female attended a general surgery consultation with progressive dysphagia, weight loss, regurgitation and halitosis. Laboratory studies showed normal, while the upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) showed stasis in the upper part of the esophagus. Digestive panendoscopy revealed Zenker's diverticulum, diverticulectomy and cricopharyngeal myotomy were performed. Zenker's diverticulum is diagnosed through radiological studies and endoscopy. Surgical management is necessary due to the list of complications if left untreated.
Congenital multiseptate gall bladder in a child: a rare case report
Authors: Wami A. Hamid , Padwal Uzma , Bhagwat Vinay , Singh Narinder
Published: July 2024

Congenital multiseptate gallbladder (CMGB), is a rare congenital anomaly of gall bladder and it may be associated with other abnormalities. The gallbladder has one or many septa that divides the cavity into multiple distinct sections. It is considered as a pseudo-duplication of the gallbladder. Septate gall-bladder has not been a well-documented entity as most of the patients are asymptomatic, and this is usually an incidental finding which is discovered accidentally during the evaluation of abdominal pain. Some patients may present to the clinician with the complaints of pain in the right hypochondrium and epigastrium or colicky abdominal pain. Rarely, there may be stone formation due to septations, which may lead to recurrent abdominal pain. The most accurate way to diagnose septate gall-bladder is to combine ultrasonography and magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRCP). Here we present a four-year-old female child with a multiseptate gall bladder who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and her abdominal pain resolved entirely.
Key role of orthopaedician and radiologist in successful management of fat embolism syndrome
Authors: C. D. Deepak , B. Anitha
Published: July 2024

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is an emergency fatal condition, if not diagnosed early and timely managed. Careful observation of patients with multiple bone fractures aids in early diagnosis. Rehydration is an important factor in preventing FES. Most often the syndrome is self-limiting. High risk cases are treated with steroids and with respirator assistance.
New horizons in sickle cell crisis treatment
Authors: Oza Yugam R. , Vala Lovekumar , Sai Seelam R. S. , Valluri Pradeep , Rahul Samudrala
Published: July 2024

Even if life expectancy has increased, sickle cell disease (SCD) still presents difficulties, especially because of the painful episodes that occur frequently and without warning, known as Vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs). These crises are brought on by different cells adhering to one another and obstructing tiny blood veins, which can cause excruciating agony and eventually harm organs and tissues. While the majority of current treatments concentrate on symptom management and pain relief with the use of medications, hydration, and other general approaches, new discoveries about the fundamental mechanisms of VOCs provide intriguing new therapeutic options. With the goal of precisely addressing the pathways causing inflammation and cell adhesion, these cutting-edge treatments may lessen the frequency of VOCs and shield vital organs from harm. Though these treatments provide hope for improved SCD management, careful assessment and analysis of their efficacy and accessibility are necessary to guarantee their general benefit.
Balancing act: navigating the intricacies of proteostasis
Authors: Shukla Manisha , Ahad Mohammad Abdul
Published: July 2024

Proteostasis, the intricate balance of protein synthesis, folding, trafficking, and degradation, is a fundamental cellular process crucial for maintaining cellular health and homeostasis. Imbalances in proteostasis are implicated in various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, aging, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cataract, huntington's disease, heart disease, sarcopenia, ischemic disorders, diabetic neuropathy and other metabolic conditions. We delve in to the proteostasis mechanisms and highlight the significance of proteostasis in the context of protein misfolding diseases that have broadened our understanding of proteostasis network. Further, we explore the relevance of proteostasis in cancer, shedding light on the interplay between the ubiquitin-proteasome system and oncoproteins. Furthermore, we also address therapeutic approaches aimed at modulating proteostasis to combat protein misfolding diseases. The mysteries of protein balance continue to captivate researchers, and the evolving landscape of proteostasis research promises insights into novel therapeutic strategies and a deeper understanding of its role in human health. This review offers a comprehensive perspective on the ever-expanding frontiers of proteostasis research, with the hope of inspiring further exploration and innovation in this dynamic field.
Applications of virtual reality in the field of anatomy: a review article
Authors: Deka Debajani
Published: July 2024

Medical colleges are adopting new technologies to facilitate medical students in learning new medical procedures. The new technologies include leap motion, Microsoft HoloLens, oculus rift, and HTC Vive devices. These devices allow for the visualization of 3D images in virtual or augmented reality. These devices range from non-immersive desktop systems with or without motion tracking to immersive CAVE systems and head-mounted display (HMD) systems such as the HTC Vive and oculus rift. With HMDs, the user enters a virtual environment by wearing goggles with screens for both eyes. Anatomy is a widely used subject in virtual reality (VR) applications. By studying the structure and mechanisms of the human body, we can create extensive online databases with human images and information in the form of CT/MRI scans. The virtual dissection table "Anatomage" is a computerized teaching tool that reconstructs CT scans of humans into a 3D format, which can be viewed using digital media. Students have the opportunity to analyze thin cross-sectional slices of the human anatomy and identify organs and their positions through different planes. By learning Anatomage, they can essentially perform an electronic dissection of a virtual cadaver. To evaluate the efficiency of virtual dissectors in the field of anatomy, a pre and post-test performance of medical students was conducted. The results showed that more than two-thirds (72%) of the students preferred the incorporation of 3D imaging in "Anatomage", as it enables them to understand anatomy envisioned through medical imaging more effectively.
Understanding progressive rubella pan encephalitis: a rare neurological disorder
Authors: Oza Yugam R. , Mody Mansi , Avula Maneesh , Allahudeen Saarah D. , Appana Lakshmi S. M. , Ali Mustansir A.
Published: July 2024

Progressive rubella panencephalitis (PRP) is a rare late complication of rubella that affects mainly teenagers. It is characterized by progressive white matter destruction, gliosis and cerebral atrophy, similar to subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) and congenital rubella syndrome. This paper examines the complexity of PRP, its clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, treatment and prophylaxis. PRP should be considered in adolescents with progressive dementia with pyramidal and cerebral dysfunction. With respect to the most affected children, survival and recovery is expected to be poor, with high mortality rates, especially in the first six months of life. The development of progressive spasticity, ataxia, mental deterioration and convulsions in late childhood and early childhood with mothers' rubella or stigmata histories is the subject of research on PRP. Therefore, continued efforts to understand and address PRP are important to improve the quality of diagnosis, treatment and ultimately the quality of life of affected persons.
Assessment of parents’ oral health related behaviours and its relationship with oral health status of the children aged between 6-12 years in Davangere city: a cross-sectional survey
Authors: D. Sharief Gazala Sulthana , B. Sapna
Published: July 2024

Background: It is widely acknowledged that the behaviour of parents affects their children's health. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between oral health behaviour of parents and oral health status of their children aged between 6-12 years.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 420 parent-child dyads with children aged between 6-12 years. A self-designed proforma was used for recording the sociodemographic details, with a questionnaire to assess parents’ oral health-related behaviours followed by clinical examination of the children for their oral health status. The Chi-square test, spearman’s correlation test and binary logistic regression analysis were applied by considering Statistical significance at p<0.05.
Results: The majority of the parents reported of having good oral health-related behaviours (60.2%). When children’s oral health status was assessed, more than half of the children had low caries experience (62.5%), showed a milder form of gingivitis (96.2%) and good oral hygiene status (57.4%). No statistically significant association was found between parents’ oral health-related behaviours with the children’s oral health status.
Conclusions: Parents’ oral health-related behaviours did not influence the children’s oral health status.
Exploring dietary habits: a study of food consumption patterns among school children aged 10-16 in Mysuru
Authors: J. Rakshitha , D. Sunil Kumar , K. V. Krishnamurthy , Menon Anirudh K.
Published: July 2024

Background: Diet plays an important role in the growth and development of children. Poor diet in children in Mysuru is linked to future health risks. This study examines the eating habits of children aged 10-16 years to create better food recommendations for children in preventing future consequences.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Mysuru district. Data from 126 students aged 10-16 years from 2 schools were collected using A semi-structured food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) on dietary intake developed based on a 24-hour recall method and included items on demographic data, frequency of meal consumption in different food categories, and food frequency data. Anthropometric measurements were done. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.
Results: Among the students, most consume rice and idli daily; dosa and khichdi frequently. Pasta, puffed rice, and legumes are less common. Milk and milk products vary, with coffee/tea and paneer often consumed once a month. Fruits like apples, bananas, and grapes are consumed twice a week, while sweet lime, mango, and orange are mostly monthly. Boiled eggs and chicken are often bi-weekly; fish, beef, red meat, and prawns/crab are mostly consumed once a month or less. Biscuits and gobi are frequently consumed weekly; cakes, French fries, samosas, pizza, and chocolates are mainly consumed monthly.
Conclusions: This study observes the dietary habits of Mysuru students (aged 10-16), to understand nutritional status and frequency of food consumption aiding targeted interventions to promote healthier eating and reduce chronic disease risk.
Gender and child feeding practices in Belize- a trend analysis
Authors: Oladeji Olusola , Beer Natalia L. , Baitwabusa Angella E. , Faber Robyn D.
Published: July 2024

The study aimed to determine the trend and gender differences in child feeding practices in Belize based on consecutive multiple indicator cluster surveys (MICS) using a retrospective quantitative study. The secondary analysis of the last consecutive MICS data from 2006, 2011 and 2015-16 was done using SPSS software version 23. Association between gender and feeding practices was determined by bivariate analysis using chi-square test and p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. There was increased gender differentials in optimal feeding practices in children over the study period. The inequalities between male and female increased over the study period for most of the feeding practices except for exclusive breastfeeding where the gender inequality diminished. The exclusive breastfeeding rate among female children was higher than among male children in the three surveys but significant only in 2006 and 2011 surveys, p<0.05. More female children were timely initiated on complementary feeding compared to male children in the three surveys and was found to be significant in 2006 and 2015 surveys, p<0.05. Minimal meal frequency and minimal dietary diversity was higher among female than among male but there was no significant difference(p>0.05). The study shows evidence of gender differential in feeding practices. There is need to improve gender sensitization in terms of feeding practices within the households; develop and implement culturally appropriate gender sensitive guidance and approaches on optimum infant and young child feeding practices in the country.
UNA PRUEBA DE RACHAS PARA ALTERNATIVA DE TENDENCIA CON MUESTRAS PEQUEÑAS
Authors: Corzo Jimmy , Gómez Torres Emilse
Published: July 2024

Se presenta un estudio para estimar la potencia de una prueba de rachas para la alternativa de tendencia monótona, se compara con otras pruebas para la misma alternativa, empleando méto­dos de simulación para observaciones provenientes de distribuciones doble exponencial, logísti­ca y normal. Se presenta además un método para construir la distribución exacta de la estadística de prueba.
A NEW SPECIES OF FROG, GENUS ELETHERODACTYLUS (LEPTODACTYLIDAE) FROM THE SABANA DE BOGOTÁ
Authors: Lynch John
Published: July 2024

Se describe una nueva especie de Eleutherodactylus pequeña, aparantemente relacionada con E. bogotensis y E. lynchi, del borde occidental de la Sabana de Bogotá. Se reconoce más fácilmente por aspectos de su patrón de coloración.
Cuidado, atenção e direitos: contribuições do ensino Lato Sensu da Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca para o Sistema Único de Saúde – volume 2
Authors: Santos Gideon Borges dos
Published: July 2024

Apresentamos aos leitores uma série de três volumes, contendo 56 textos elaborados por egressos da Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca, dos cursos de Especialização e Residência. Os textos abordam temas distintos, relativos à saúde mental, à saúde do trabalhador e às violências, organização dos serviços de saúde, tecnologias e estratégias voltadas para formação e qualificação dos trabalhadores da área da saúde, contendo análises, reflexões e experiências trazidas por discentes e seus orientadores com foco em intervenções e mudanças das práticas em serviços de saúde. Essa produção tem se caracterizado por uma feliz integração entre o conhecimento acadêmico e a experiência de diferentes atores da prática, trazendo possibilidades de novas formas de análise e de enfrentamento de problemas do cotidiano. Apesar dessa potencialidade identificada, a produção acadêmica relacionada aos cursos, embora traga imensa riqueza de temas contemporâneos, com abordagens e linguagens inovadoras, não se adequa às exigências editoriais da maior parte das revistas da área. Essa dificuldade em dar publicidade a esses trabalhos de forma mais organizada dificulta o acesso, reduz os debates e as reflexões acerca de questões relevantes e desestimula alunos e orientadores. Ao propor a publicação de uma série de livros, compostos por uma coletânea de textos escritos por diferentes colaboradores, resultados de trabalhos de conclusão dos cursos de Lato Sensu e da ENSP, esperamos abrir um espaço que ajude a ampliar os debates e ainda que contribua com a valorização do ensino Lato Sensu não apenas na ENSP, mas nas diferentes instituições que se dedicam a tal tarefa.
Islamic banking and capital market performance in Indonesia, the lesson from pandemic Covid-19
Authors: Rachman M Aulia , Budiantoro Risanda A
Published: July 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic caused panic on global financial markets and had an impact on a global recession. This research will examine the impact of Pandemic Covid-19 on the Performance of the Islamic Banking and Stock Market in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to determine the different impacts of Islamic banking and the Islamic stock market in the long and short-term using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method and using monthly data from January 2017 to December 2022. The results show that new cases of the Covid-19 pandemic actually have a positive impact on Islamic banking performance but not for stock market. Our findings have counter-estimations from several previous studies, therefore it may  provide a new hypothesis of the performance of Islamic banking in Indonesia.
E-Zakat in the digital era: A study on the determinants of usage intention based on UTAUT and TAM
Authors: Ariyani Diyah , Kurniawan Heri , Nur Hadi Bayu
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the intention to use the E-Zakat service with the UTAUT (Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology) and TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) approach. This research also analyzes the acceptance and use of technology towards an individual's interest in using the E-Zakat service. This study uses a quantitative method with the SmartPLS version 3 analysis tool. The data used is primary data by distributing questionnaires to 100 sample respondents. The results showed that there is a significant influence between the acceptance and use of technology on an individual's interest in using the E-Zakat service.
Features of Accumulation of Some Elements of Soil Nutrition by Phytoremediant Plants of Technogenically Polluted Wastewater from Mining Companies
Authors: Tokhtar V.K. , Tretiakov M.Yu. , Zelenkova V.N. , Tokhtar L.A. , Nikulin I.S. , Voropaev V.S. , Fomina E.V. , Fediuk R.S.
Published: July 2024

The possibility of using phytoremediant plants as a source of the most important elements of soil nutrition and to obtain fertilizers with a valuable composition of microelements has been considered. Data have been presented on the accumulation of potassium, calcium and ferrum in the tissues of phytoremediant plants Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud., Typha angustifolia L., Typha latifolia L., used in the treatment of technogenically polluted wastewater from mining companies. It has been concluded that these plants have a high phytoextractive ability to extract elements of soil nutrition and can be used to create green fertilizers.
COMPENSATION OF MORAL DAMAGE UNDER LABOR DISPUTES IN BELARUS AND RUSSIA
Authors: Tomashevsky Kirill L. ,   Deputy Dean for Research of the Law Faculty, Naretya Varvara P. ,   Lawyer
Published: July 2024

The article provides a comparative analysis of current issues of compensation for moral damage in labor disputes in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. The authors explore the concept of moral damage, the legal terminology used in legislation, and identify discrepancies and gaps in the legal regulation of relations for the protection of intangible benefits in labor relations. Based on comparative legal analysis, proposals are made to harmonize the norms of labor law in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus on compensation for moral damage when considering labor disputes.
Human Welfare as a Legal Category
Authors: Ivanova Marina A. ,   Senior Research Scientist, Associate Professor of the Department of Administrative and Information Law
Published: July 2024

The problem of human well-being is one of the most significant and discussed not only in social philosophy, but also in jurisprudence. Achieving the goals of the welfare state is impossible without developing a conceptual understanding of human wellbeing. In the presented article, the author analyzes the key approaches to human well-being that have developed in legal science and offers his own definition of human well-being.
Involvement of Municipal Structures in Business Activities
Authors: Nesterova Nadezhda V. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Administrative and Employment Law of the South-Russian, Kulikova Tatyana V. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Entrepreneurial Law of the South-Russian
Published: July 2024

By effectively managing the owned property, the municipality is able to better implement the socio-economic functions assigned to it, as well as attract investments into the economic sphere of the territory. That is why this article pays special attention to the analysis of cooperation between municipalities and commercial organizations on mutually beneficial terms.
Participation of Children in Peaceful Assemblies: Between Allowed and Disallowed on the Example of the Practice of the RSA and Thailand
Authors: Garaev Roman R. ,   Graduate Student of the Law Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: July 2024

Roman R. Garaev, Graduate Student of the Law Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University The article examines the constitutional recognition and protection of children’s rights to participate in peaceful assemblies, using the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Thailand as case studies. The author contrasts Thailand’s restrictive approach, where laws and judicial practice tend to limit children’s participation, with the Republic of South Africa’s more liberal approach that supports wider participation of children in peaceful assemblies. The focus is on the practical problems arising from these restrictions and assessing the effectiveness of laws and judicial oversight in both countries. The article also explores how societal attitudes, rooted in traditionalism and paternalism, affect the suppression of children’s public and political participation and the dispersion of peaceful protests involving them. The author concludes that common stereotypes about the naivety of adolescents and their limited capacity for independent decisionmaking can lead to skepticism about their potential for civic and social activism, resulting in disproportionate and unjustified restrictions of their rights in the context of peaceful assembly participation. Comparing these two extreme tendencies can provide valuable insights for developing approaches to children’s rights in other countries, including Russia.
State Sovereignty in Terms of the Judicial Power: Is the Judicial Power Sovereign?
Authors: Bondar Nikolay S. ,   Head of the Center for Judicial Law of the Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law
Published: July 2024

The article presents the author's concept of judicial sovereignty, which is based on an analysis of the constitutional characteristics of the sovereign principles of the judiciary, which include: the increased, special nature of the legitimacy of the judiciary; the unity of the judicial system of the Russian Federation, ensuring the unity of judicial sovereignty; the independence of the court; the jurisdictional universalism of the court, ensured by the exercise of judicial power in various constitutional forms of legal proceedings, by combining universalization with differentiation; judicial and jurisdictional discretion, including the possibilities of judicial law-making and the formation of judicial law. In this regard, the concept of judicial sovereignty is being implemented both in law enforcement, judicial and jurisdictional activities, and in judicial rulemaking. At the same time, the role of the judiciary in the development of the modern doctrine of state sovereignty is analyzed, bearing in mind, first of all, the decisions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation as the conceptual basis of national judicial jurisprudence, which is of particular relevance in modern conditions of the global crisis of international relations and the need to strengthen the sovereignty of Russia in all forms of its manifestation.
Territorial Public Self-Government: The Legislator’s Encouraging Role
Authors: Nigmetzyanov Almaz A. ,   Associate Professor of the Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law of the Law Faculty
Published: July 2024

The article discusses the impact of the norms of law on the establishment and activity of territorial public self-government. It is shown that in the absence of the obligation of citizens to create this form of self-government, the presence of targeted normative regulation plays a motivating role in the creation and organization of the work of the association.