bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lessons Learned From Shared Decision-Making With Oral Anticoagulants: Viewpoint on Suggestions for the Development of Oral Chemotherapy Decision Aids
Authors: McLoughlin Daniel E , Moreno Echevarria Fabiola M , Badawy Sherif M
Published: July 2024

Oral chemotherapy is commonly prescribed, and by using decision aids (DAs), clinicians can facilitate shared decision-making (SDM) to align treatment choices with patient goals and values. Although products exist commercially, little evidence informs the development of DAs targeting the unique challenges of oral chemotherapy. To address this gap in the literature, our objective was to review DAs developed for oral anticoagulation, DA use in oncology, and patient preference surveys to guide the development of DAs for oral chemotherapy. We focused on reviewing SDM, patient preferences, and specifically the development, efficacy, and patient experience of DAs in oral anticoagulation and oncologic conditions, ultimately including conclusions and data from 30 peer-reviewed publications in our viewpoint paper. We found that effective DAs in oral anticoagulation improved knowledge, lowered decisional conflict, increased adherence, and covered a broad range of SDM elements; however, limited information on patient experience was a common shortcoming. In oncology, DAs increased knowledge and aligned decisions with the values of the patients. Ineffective oncology DAs provided general, unclear, or overly optimistic information, while providing “too much” information was not shown to do harm. Patients preferred DAs that included pros and cons, side effects, questions to ask, and expected quality of life changes. In developing DAs for oral chemotherapy, patients should be included in the development process, and DA content should be specifically tailored to patient preferences. Providing DAs ahead of appointments proved more effective than during, and additional considerations included addressing barriers to efficacy. There is a need for evidence-based DAs to facilitate SDM for patients considering oral chemotherapy. Developers should use data from studies in oral anticoagulation, oncology, and preference surveys to optimize SDM.
Predicting Long-Term Engagement in mHealth Apps: Comparative Study of Engagement Indices
Authors: Tak Yae Won , Lee Jong Won , Kim Junetae , Lee Yura
Published: July 2024

Background

Digital health care apps, including digital therapeutics, have the potential to increase accessibility and improve patient engagement by overcoming the limitations of traditional facility-based medical treatments. However, there are no established tools capable of quantitatively measuring long-term engagement at present.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate an existing engagement index (EI) in a commercial health management app for long-term use and compare it with a newly developed EI.

Methods

Participants were recruited from cancer survivors enrolled in a randomized controlled trial that evaluated the impact of mobile health apps on recovery. Of these patients, 240 were included in the study and randomly assigned to the Noom app (Noom Inc). The newly developed EI was compared with the existing EI, and a long-term use analysis was conducted. Furthermore, the new EI was evaluated based on adapted measurements from the Web Matrix Visitor Index, focusing on click depth, recency, and loyalty indices.

Results

The newly developed EI model outperformed the existing EI model in terms of predicting EI of a 6- to 9-month period based on the EI of a 3- to 6-month period. The existing model had a mean squared error of 0.096, a root mean squared error of 0.310, and an R2 of 0.053. Meanwhile, the newly developed EI models showed improved performance, with the best one achieving a mean squared error of 0.025, root mean squared error of 0.157, and R2 of 0.610. The existing EI exhibited significant associations: the click depth index (hazard ratio [HR] 0.49, 95% CI 0.29-0.84; P<.001) and loyalty index (HR 0.17, 95% CI 0.09-0.31; P<.001) were significantly associated with improved survival, whereas the recency index exhibited no significant association (HR 1.30, 95% CI 1.70-2.42; P=.41). Among the new EI models, the EI with a menu combination of menus available in the app’s free version yielded the most promising result. Furthermore, it exhibited significant associations with the loyalty index (HR 0.32, 95% CI 0.16-0.62; P<.001) and the recency index (HR 0.47, 95% CI 0.30-0.75; P<.001).

Conclusions

The newly developed EI model outperformed the existing model in terms of the prediction of long-term user engagement and compliance in a mobile health app context. We emphasized the importance of log data and suggested avenues for future research to address the subjectivity of the EI and incorporate a broader range of indices for comprehensive evaluation.
Knowledge and Attitude of Medical Students towards Artificial Intelligence: A Study of University of Ilorin (Preprint)
Authors: Dere Abdulhameed Abiola , Mustapha Mubarak Jolayemi , Wahab Kolawole Wasiu , Bello Khalilat
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, including healthcare, by enhancing administration, diagnostics, treatment planning, medical education, and more. However, its adoption in developing countries like Nigeria is limited. This study investigates the knowledge and attitude of medical students at the University of Ilorin towards AI in medicine.

OBJECTIVE

1. To assess the knowledge level of artificial intelligence among medical students and doctors
2. To determine the attitude of medical students and doctors to artificial intelligence
3. To assess the perception of respondents on their willingness to apply AI in the near future.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Ilorin and its teaching hospital, involving 343 medical students. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire distributed via social media and class representatives. The questionnaire assessed demographics, knowledge, and attitudes towards AI. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to analyze the data, with significance set at p < 0.05.

RESULTS

The majority (98.8%) of students had heard of AI, but only 76.4% could define it. Most (90.4%) learned about AI through media, and a small percentage (24.1%) from university lectures. Only 9.3% had received AI training. While 63% believed AI would play an important role in healthcare, 63.9% felt it would not render doctors expendable. Almost half (46.3%) felt AI would influence their specialty choice. A significant portion (87.1%) supported including AI in medical education, though 84% acknowledged it would pose new ethical challenges. Gender significantly influenced knowledge of AI (p < 0.05), but level of training did not.

CONCLUSIONS

Despite limited formal education on AI, medical students at the University of Ilorin exhibit a positive attitude towards its integration into healthcare and education. There is a strong interest in learning more about AI, highlighting the need for its inclusion in the medical curriculum to prepare future doctors for technological advancements in healthcare.
A Socio-cognitive Discourse Analysis of Expats’ Construction of COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Liu Qing
Published: July 2024

This study employed socio-cognitive discourse analysis to examine interviews with expatriates in China and explore how their cognitive discourse regarding collectivism amid the COVID-19 pandemic was formed. It revealed that the discursive strategies that the expats adopted to address disparities in values included reframing and de-ideologization. Additionally, the context model was introduced to investigate the process of how the interviewees’ social memories evolved into discourse, further unveiling the significance of intercultural communication elements in context, such as the politeness principle and intercultural ethics.
The Psychoanalytic study of traumatic psyches of Tomas of “The Unbearable lightness of being” and Blanche Du Bois of “A Streetcar named Desire”
Authors: Singh Pankhuri
Published: July 2024

T. S. Eliot in his most acclaimed work ‘The Hollow Men’ very rightly mentioned that “This is the way the world ends, Not with the bang but with the whimper” , the slow and gradual crumbling of the universe is what the characters covered within the ambit of this paper experiences. The two characters i.e Tomas from Milan Kundera’s chef d’ oeuvre, ‘The Unbearable lightness of being’ and Blanche Du Bois from Tennessee Williams masterpiece ‘A streetcar named Desire’ have one thing in common that both of them were challenging the existing normative behavioral pattern and was trying to make things seem content in the disillusioned universe. Both Tomas and Blanche can be seen as portraying the image of the disillusioned modern men/women lost in the realm of something in between the unstable private or personal and the hostile Public realms. Amidst the upheavals and turmoil Kundera’s protagonist was searching for the meaning of the ‘self’ and on the other side Blanche was assertive towards her feminine sensibility. This research work will attempt a psychoanalytic study of the progression of the characters and will attempt an analysis that how their assertive ‘self’ suffered a tragic end. This paper will further discuss the ‘Oedipus’ like fate of Tomas arising due to his ill judgments and the development of Masculinity complex in Blanche Du Bois while highlighting the interplay of Animus leading to her tragic fate.
Framework problem solving based augmented reality media to empower scientific explanation skill
Authors: Widiana Lilya Vany Wisma , Prayitno Baskoro Adi , Sugiharto Bowo
Published: July 2024

Development of scientific explanation abilities in students is an important aspect in science education. However, traditional learning methods such as textbooks and PowerPoint presentations are often less effective in improving skills due to lack of student interactivity and involvement in the learning process. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of using augmented reality media based on problem-solving frameworks to empower scientific explanation. The research design was used a Nonrandomized Control Group, Pretest-Posttest Design. The study used a quasi-experimental method with a factorial design of 2 x 2. The research sample was 72 students, one of senior high school in Indonesia. The sample was divided into two groups: the control group using two-dimensional learning media based on books, PowerPoints, and videos. The treatment group used augmented reality learning media based on problem-solving frameworks. The material used in the study is the human circulation system in biology subjects. The instrument used to obtain scientific explanation data is an essay test developed from scientific explanation indicators adapted from McKneill et al. Data analysis using ANCOVA (p=0.05%) with pre-test values as covariates. The results showed that augmented reality media based on problem-solving frameworks could empower and more significantly improve the ability of scientific explanation, this is evidenced by the average value of scientific explanation skills in the experimental class is higher than the control class.
Ex nihilo nihil fit – New cities as territorial infrastructures in Brazil and Portugal
Authors: Trevisan Ricardo , Oliveira Maria Manuel Lobo Pinto de
Published: July 2024

The pre-foundational stages of new cities are marked by several decisive elements that ultimately led to their genesis. The reason for their existence and where they materialize necessarily depend on decisions made by agents, institutions and specific political-economic-social circumstances that have guided each of these undertakings. In some cases, new cities have not only involved the destruction of local ecosystems (human and natural) but even their eventual disappearance, within a context whereby the human species has simply viewed them as being subsidiary (almost always superfluous) to pursuing its colonizing determinations. The aim of this article, which is the result of post-doctoral research, is to characterize new cities, those intentionally created and professionally designed, as infrastructural devices for territorial activation and urbanization. Rather than being the end-products of a political-spatial dynamic, could these cities be understood as intermediary cogwheels for productive and extractive activities? In the pursuit of an answer, attention has been focused on the cities founded in the central-south region of the Amazon (Brazil) and in the Sines region (Portugal) during the 1970s, all of which emerged from developmentalism, state authoritarianism, the dynamics of capitalization and accumulation and the expanded participation of private sectors. While maintaining the due proportions and scalar differences, the processes of occupation, colonization, infrastructure development, and exploitation of natural assets characterize both territories, including the predatory urban planning practices that are harmful to local ecosystems. Thus, these cities have become our exploratory field in this investigation, conducted through an historical perspective, underpinned by consultations with primary and secondary sources and on-site visits. With an understanding that “nothing comes from nothing”, this study qualifies each new city as a representation of the conditions that led to its birth and its strategic position in the recent capitalist system.
Echoes of War: The Great War’s Impact on Literature
Authors: Williams Samuel R.
Published: July 2024

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Financial sustainability and earnings manipulation: Evidence from Spanish provincial councils
Authors: Ricapito Francesco Paolo
Published: July 2024

While earnings manipulation has a broad literature in the private sector, there is a lack of research on this topic in the public sector. This paper aims to explore the level of earnings management in Spanish provincial councils. The use of accrual accounting may be viewed negatively by stakeholders such as the central government, opposition parties, and citizens. The public choice theory highlights the conflicting interests of politicians seeking re-election and citizens aiming to maximize their welfare, leading to potential manipulation of earnings. Discretionary accruals are used as a proxy for earnings management in this study. Additionally, the impact of financial sustainability measures on earnings management is examined. The analysis covers the period from 2017 to 2020 and reveals how certain financial sustainability ratios and pre-election years can influence the extent of earnings manipulation. This paper contributes to the existing literature on earnings management in local governments by examining the connection between financial sustainability indicators and this behavior. Specifically, it focuses on the relationship between budget vulnerability and sustainability, and their influence on the magnitude of discretionary accruals.
Identifying Significant Factors Associated with Career Selection: A survey based study in Pakistan
Authors: Fatima Waseem  , Farah Haneef  , Rabeeh Ayaz Abbasi  , Muhammad Nouman Noor  , Aisha Khalid
Published: July 2024

To best utilize the talent of students, they should be provided appropriate guidance in selecting their careers. In this paper, we explore and verify significant factors associated with an appropriate career selection that can lead to success. We consider three broad categories of factors: educational interests and problems, environmental issues and family background.  Among these broader categories, we identify seven significant factors important for appropriate career selection of students. These include parents’ professions, financial problems, favorite subjects in high school, availability of educational facilities, economic circumstances and parents’ influence. We also study the relation between professional degree and its relevancy to a profession. Based on a sample (n=228), we find that in Pakistan, around 71% professionals adopt professions relevant to their professional degrees, whereas 29% professionals either do partially relevant jobs or join some completely irrelevant professions. Results suggest that for a successful career, students should study the subject most suited to their interests and pursue careers relevant to their professional degrees.
Vertical Alveolar Ridge Augmentation using fixture-supported Titanium-mesh : Case Series
Authors: Song Hyung-Mok , Kim Jin-Wook , Yoon Hyun-Woo , Lee Sung-Tak
Published: July 2024

The vertical height of the alveolar bone and the amount of remaining bone are important factors in the long-term success of implants. If the remaining bone is insufficient, procedures such as vertical alveolar ridge augmentation, like guided bone regeneration, are necessary for ideal implant surgery. Among the non-resorbable membranes that can be used in these procedures, titanium mesh offers advantages such as maintaining space for bone grafting, protecting the underlying graft material, and allowing adjustment to match the defect site for desired shaping. However, fixation of titanium mesh, which is crucial in determining the overall success of the surgery, requires the use of multiple screws and may result in membrane exposure during the healing process. To overcome these problems, a recent development involves the use of fixture-supported titanium-mesh, which has demonstrated good results. This study suggests that vertical alveolar ridge augmentation using fixture-supported titanium mesh can resolve conventional problems and can be considered an effective and reasonable strategy for achieving ideal implants.
Ultrasound Image-guided Injection to Temporomandibular Joint
Authors: Kim Wook , Nam Jin-Woo , Lee Seung-Pyo
Published: July 2024

Ultrasonography is the newest imaging modality used for the diagnosis and interventional procedures of oral and maxillofacial region in dentistry now. Although it is not the first and foremost imaging modality in the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders, it can be the complementary and alternative one for arthrography, CBCT, CT, and MRI. Ultrasonography of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) does not show the anatomical structures easy to understand like CT or MRI, but it gives some useful diagnostic information on internal derangement, capsulitis, and degenerative joint disease of TMJ. Ultrasound image-guided injection to TMJ can improve the accuracy and efficacy, and can minimize the potential damage to adjacent tissues including major vessles and nerves.
Classification of Headaches the Dentist should know
Authors: Kim Seong Taek
Published: July 2024

Headaches can often cause the symptoms from the pain of the spine to toothahe, which can spread along the neural segmentation. However, the reality is that we as dentists do not process any information in these patients, and in most cases, we prescribe pain medications or refer the patients to internal medicine or neurology department. In this review, we try to address some important issues that dentists can approach and be aware of headaches in dental clinics.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders
Authors: Jung Won
Published: July 2024

Temporomandibulr disorders(TMDs) is a comprehensive term that encompasses functional disorders affecting the masticatory system, including the temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles. This term contains various diseases, and the presence of multiple etiologies makes the diagnosis and treatment of TMDs more complex. Therefore, this paper aims to explore the classification and diagnosis of TMDs, with a focus on the DC/TMD. Additionally, this paper investigated the definitive treatment and supportive therapy for TMDs.
Chiral Separation- Its Significance in the Pharmacological Treatment of Human Diseases
Authors: CJ Mbah
Published: July 2024

Chirality plays a pivotal role in the pharmacological activity of many chemical compounds, as the spatial arrangement of enantiomers can significantly influence their biological effects. Separation of chiral drugs is of great importance in the pharmacological treatment of human diseases because it distinguishes the pharmacological active enantiomer of a chiral drug from the other enantiomer that has low or inactive pharmacological activity or undesirable toxic effects. The availability of novel chiral stationary phases makes the separation of enantiomers effective and rapid. This review presents (i) different chiral stationary phases encountered in chiral chromatography and their various interaction mechanisms with chiral drugs, (ii) types of mobile phases involved in the chiral separation, (iii) various analytic techniques utilized and different methods in chiral separation, (iv) some examples of chiral drugs, (v) factors that affect chiral separation and (vi) significance of chiral separation in the treatment of human diseases.
EFICÁCIA DA TERAPIA DE ACEITAÇÃO E COMPROMISSO EM GRUPOS PARA IDOSOS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Faro Lidiane Colares de , Pedroso Janari da Silva
Published: July 2024

No contexto do envelhecimento da população global é primordial compreender intervenções eficazes para promover o bem-estar mental e a resiliência entre os idosos. Esta revisão de literatura avalia a eficácia da Terapia de Aceitação e Compromisso (ACT) em ambientes grupais para adultos mais velhos. As buscas consideraram os últimos 10 anos em bases de dados como a PubMed,  PsycArticles, Web of Science e Scopus, este estudo selecionou sete estudos pertinentes que incluíam diversas populações idosas, sobreviventes de AVC, indivíduos sofrendo de dor crônica e aqueles que experimentam sintomas de ansiedade. Os instrumentos de avaliação incluíram principalmente o "Questionário de Aceitação e Ação-II" (AAQ-II), entre outros, para avaliar os desfechos. As intervenções variaram sessões semanais focadas na aceitação emocional, compromisso com valores pessoais e manejo da dor crônica. A implementação de protocolos estruturados assegurou consistência e replicabilidade nas intervenções. Os achados indicam consistentemente que intervenções baseadas em ACT em grupos significativamente contribuem para o bem-estar emocional e a qualidade de vida para os idosos. Contudo, pesquisas adicionais são necessárias para compreender integralmente o impacto dessas intervenções e os fatores que contribuem para o seu sucesso. Enfatizar o desenvolvimento e avaliação contínua de tais intervenções pode apoiar um processo de envelhecimento mais saudável e satisfatório, destacando o papel crítico da resiliência psicológica no cuidado aos idosos.
Meaning of The Word Ta'lamun in The Qur'an
Authors: Hidayah Nurul , Rasyid Ahmad Ridwan Al , Windarto Cahyani
Published: July 2024

The development of meaning occurs in all words in the world. This happens because humans interact with words from a language so that over time they will develop. These changes can be in the form of specializing a word, expanding a word, increasing the meaning of a word, decreasing the quality of a word, deleting the meaning of a word, or multiplying a meaning. This research focuses on library research by examining the word ta'lamun which is used in the verses of the Qur'an. From the verses of the Qur'an studied, it was found that the word ta'lamun experienced a development in the meaning of the word in terms of specialization of meaning, so that the meaning of ta'lamun has a meaning that adapts to the context of the sentence in which the word ta'lamun is located.
Kekerabatan Bahasa Jawa, Bahasa Nias, dan Bahasa Batak Toba di Kota Medan
Authors: Sidabalok Dindasari ,   Magister Ilmu Linguistik, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Ayuanda Winda , Nasution Khairina , Gustianingsih Gustianingsih , Syarfina Tengku ,   Magister Ilmu Linguistik, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan,   Magister Ilmu Linguistik, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan,   Magister Ilmu Linguistik, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan,   Magister Ilmu Linguistik, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan
Published: July 2024

This study aims to describe the percentage of kinship and separation time between Javanese (J), Nias (N) and Batak Toba (BT) in Medan. This study used a combined qualitative and quantitative method. The type of data studied refers to the 200 vocabulary lists put forward by Swadesh. Data sources are obtained through written sources and in-depth interviews with informants. From written data sources, research reference data were obtained in Proto Austronesian (PAN) and Indonesian language versions. Then interviews were conducted with informants from each language speaker. The data collection method used is the listen and cakap method. Data analysis techniques are carried out using lexicostatistical formula calculations and glotochronology. The results of this research show that the percentage of kinship between BJ and BN is 25%, with the separation time being 3193 years ago (calculated in 2024). The percentage of BJ and BN kinship is 34% with an estimated separation time for these two languages being 2486 years ago. Then, BJ and BN have a kinship percentage of 29%, with an estimated separation time between these two languages being 2852 years ago. Based on the percentage of kinship, these three languages can be classified into the family group of One Family (Stock). Keywords: lexicostatistic, glottochronology, Javanese, Nias, Tobanese
Phytochemical Investigation of An Iraqi Manna Lichen, Lecanora esculenta
Authors:   Department of Medical Biochemical Analysis, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region-Erbil, Rashid Imad , Alduhan Ihsan ,   Department of Medical Biochemical Analysis, Cihan University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region-Erbil
Published: July 2024

This investigation provides new data on chemical characterization of aqueous & lipid extracts of the Iraqi Manna lichen, Lecanora esculenta. Preliminary chemical detection of some medicinal active ingredients of the crud manna lichen powder, & the acidity of the water extract, were performed using different reagents. The total lipid was extracted by chloroform- methanol 2:1 (V/V), & separated by salicylic acid column into neutral & polar lipid. Fractions of these lipids were further analyzed by gas/liquid chromatography (GLC) to detect of various saturated and non-saturated fatty acids. The polar lipid fraction, the phospholipids was performed by thin-layer chromatography analysis (TLC), whereas analysis of the trimethyl silylate (TMS) derivative of the unsaponifiable lipid fraction for detection of sterols was performed by GLC analysis. The results revealed neutral pH, and absent of the medical active ingredients; glucosides, tannins, alkaloids, resins, saponins, and coumarin. The approximate percentage of aqueous extract and total lipid extract of lichen respectively were 6%, & 1%. Neutral and polar lipid analyzed by GLC were both found to contain different percentages of various saturated and non- saturated free fatty acids in ratio respectively of about, 1:1.5 and 1:2. The detected saturated fatty acids both in neutral and polar lipids were; caprylic, capric, lauric, pentadecanoic, myristic, palmitic, stearic, and archidic acids, with hendecanaic acid which was detected only in neutral lipid, whereas isopalmitic and isostearic acids were detected only in polar lipid. In the unsaturated ones in both lipid moieties were; myristoleic, palmitoleic, oleic, linoleic, linolenic, and eicosenoic acids, with hexadecadinoic acid detected only in polar fraction. TLC analysis of the polar fraction revealed presence of the phosphatides; Lecithin, Sphingomyline, Phosphotidylserine, Phosphotidylinositol, Lysophosphatidyl ethanolaminem, Phospha-tidyl ethanolamine, whereas, GLC analysis of the TMS derivative of the unsaponifiable lipid fraction, revealed presence of Beta-Sitosterol, Oestradiol, and Pregnanestriol, though before silylation, the fraction showed presence of Campesterol, Oestrone, and Oestriol. The results suggested presence of a various compounds of anabolic & nutritional values.
Determination of Vitamin C in some Yemeni Citrus and Study of its Stability During Processing and Storage
Authors:   Yemeni Jordanian University – Sanaa, Nogaim Qais ,   Ibb University - Yemmen, Salem Ali ,   Ibb University - Yemmen, Sharaf Saad ,   Ibb University - Yemmen, Kharsan Waeil ,   Ibb University - Yemmen
Published: July 2024

Our work aims to determine concentrations of Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in 50 samples of some Yemeni citrus such as orange, Mandarin and lemon which were collected in Ibb city, Yemen, also to study the nutritional value depends on the stability of Vit. C during processing and storage by making three products namely Jelly, Jam and Marmalade. The production and analysis carried out in food science and technology department laboratories, Ibb University, Yemen. The results could be summarized as: Content of (Vitamin C) in citrus peels was in highest level in orange, meanwhile the lowest was in lemon by (172.95 and 16.88 mg/100gm). And, Vit. C concentration for citrus pulps was in highest level in orange, meanwhile the lowest was in mandarin by (60.58 and 17.17 mg/100gm). Whereas the content of Vit. C in citrus whole fruits was in highest level in orange, meanwhile the lowest was in mandarin by (86.90 and 20.17 mg/100gm). For the nutritional value and stability of Vit. C during the processing, it was decreased by percentages of (48, 44 and 40%) in Jelly, Marmalade and Jam, respectively. On the other hand, the storage also decreased Vit. C content by percentages of (83, 74 and 19%) in Jam, Marmalade and Jelly, respectively. Whereas the periods of storage were two weeks for Jelly and three months for Jam and Marmalade.
KEEFEKTIFAN PENGGUNAAN MEDIA TRUTH OR DARE TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR KOGNITIF SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPAS KELAS IV SEKOLAH DASAR
Authors: Nur Haliza Shofiya , Su’ad Su’ad , Ermawati Diana
Published: July 2024

Kurangnya fokus siswa dalam proses pembelajaran IPAS kelas IV SDN Jetak menjadi pendorong peneliti untuk melakukan penelitian. Guru masih mengajarkan sesuatu dengan cara yang membosankan, mudah mengantuk, lingkungan kelas kurang mendukung pembelajaran, dan tidak adanya sumber belajar seperti media pembelajaran. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah media Truth Or Dare efektif untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar kognitif siswa. Di kelas IV SDN Jetak akan dilakukan penelitian kuantitatif, untuk penelitian ini menggunakan desain one group pretest-posttest yang merupakan metodologi kuasi eksperimental. Metode tes dan observasi merupakan contoh metode pengumpulan data. Uji N-Gain digunakan dalam metode analisis data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa uji N-Gain dengan menggunakan media Truth Or Dare menghasilkan hasil yang sedang yaitu 0,59. Dengan demikian, dapat dikatakan bahwa pengajaran IPA dan konsep IPA melalui penggunaan media Truth Or Dare efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar kognitif siswa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, penggunaan media Truth Or Dare terbukti efektif terhadap hasil belajar kognitif siswa pada pembelajaran IPA kelas IV dan pembelajaran IPA di SDN Jetak.
Pengaruh Perendaman Bambu Dengan Air Laut Terhadap Kekerasan dan Laju Keausan Komposit Kampas Rem
Authors: Sunardi Sunardi , Susanto Hermawan , Lusiani Rina , Saefuloh Iman , Notonegoro Hamdan Akbar , Fawaid Moh.
Published: July 2024

Bamboo is a natural material that is widely found in South Banten. Using bamboo as an alternative material for manufacturing brake pads is interesting to research. Bamboo resistance to attacks of organisms is so low that it is necessary to give initial treatment. Preservation of bamboo sticks is done by soaking them in seawater. This immersion is determined for 15 and 30 days. The comparison of the composite constituent composition is 30% bamboo fiber, 28% bamboo particles, 2% zinc, and 40% epoxy resin. Compaction pressure is carried out by 400 kg/cm2 for 10 minutes. The sintering process is carried out at a temperature of 150 °C for 60 minutes. From this research, it is known that the immersion of bamboo stems in seawater tends to decrease the hardness and the wear rate of composites.
Echocardiographic evaluation in koi carp (Cyprinus carpio) under manual restraint compared to anesthesia with isoeugenol
Authors: Partyka Megan , Perlini Michael , Toborowsky Carl , Hall Daniel B. , Yu Mengyun , Camus Alvin , Mayer Joerg
Published: July 2024

OBJECTIVE

To establish an echocardiographic technique in koi carp (Cyprinus carpio), compare cardiopulmonary parameters under manual restraint versus anesthesia, and provide a gross anatomical and histologic cardiac description.

METHODS

A randomized, crossover echocardiography study was performed in 40 clinically healthy adult, unknown sex, privately owned koi carp on May 10 and 11 through June 26 and 27, 2021. Echocardiography was examined for each koi under manual restraint and isoeugenol at 50 ppm, with 3 measurements per examination performed by a radiologist and cardiologist. Two koi were euthanized for gross anatomic and histologic cardiac evaluation.

RESULTS

Mean ejection fraction (EF), stroke volume (SV), and cardiac output (CO) were significantly lower, mean heart rate (HR) was significantly higher, and opercular rate (OPR) was decreased significantly in anesthetized compared to manually restrained koi. Poor reproducibility for EF and SV was observed.

CONCLUSIONS

Echocardiography was feasible in both manually restrained and anesthetized koi; however, this technique may best be applied to monitoring trends over time in individual fish due to low reproducibility. Significant differences in multiple cardiopulmonary parameters, including HR, EF, SV, CO, and OPR, were present between manually restrained and anesthetized koi. A gross anatomic and histologic cardiac description is provided for this species to pair with the echocardiographic images.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

This study provides the first description of echocardiography, cardiac gross anatomy, and histology in koi. The results support echocardiography as a safe and practical noninvasive diagnostic for cardiac assessment in koi under both manual restraint and anesthesia.
FROM AVERSION TO ENGAGEMENT: TRANSFORMING EFL HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS’ APPROACH TO ENGLISH IDIOMS THROUGH ROLE-PLAYING
Authors: Prayuda Meikardo Samuel , Gultom Candra Ronitua , Purba Natalia , Sharhan Asmaa Nader
Published: July 2024

The goal of this study is to improve EFL students' exposure to English language acquisition while preventing boredom. In order to get insight into the teaching-learning environment of the classroom and the speaking abilities of EFL students, the researcher used classroom action research. She conducted interviews with the English teacher and students as well as performed observations and administered assessments. With deliberate sampling, this method enables the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data. The pre-test, cycle 1 post-test, and cycle 2 post-test results all showed that EFL students' comprehension of idiomatic speech had significantly increased after using role-playing techniques, as recommended by the study. EFL students performed poorly in the first cycle, as evidenced by their average theoretical score of 62.57 and their 28.57% success rate on the practical test. The EFL mean score on the theoretical test increased to 80.00 in the second cycle with modifications, while the practical test success rate increased to 85.71%. This illustrates how the role-playing technique affects idiomatic speech in EFL. The study also discovered that learners prioritize specific word meanings over metaphorical interpretations, in contrast to native speakers. In the end, the study emphasizes how important it is to take perceptions into account while assessing idiom learning and processing.
ENHANCING TRANSLATION EDUCATION WITH RATPRO: A CAT TOOLS-BASED LEARNING MODEL
Authors: Pramawati Anak Agung Istri Yudhi , Agus Pramerta I Gde Putu , Erawan Dewa Gede Bambang
Published: July 2024

The translation process greatly determines the translation results. The translated text should have the same meaning as the source text but still maintain the natural elements. A creative translation model that can help translators produce good translations that have equivalence in meaning and good grammar is essential, considering that the translation process is not just a change of language but is a process of transferring meaning from the source language to the target language (Indonesian-English). RATPro  (Read, Analyze, Transfer, Produce) Translation Model that is based on Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools can be used as a creative and innovative translation model that can help translation students transfer the language of scientific article manuscripts from the source language to the target language while maintaining the equivalence of meaning and naturalness of the language through excellent and correct grammar. RATPro  (Read, Analyze, Transfer, Produce) Translation Model based on Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools can also make it easier for students to translate because it is based on digital recording. This research aims to develop a RATPro translation model based on Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools that are creative and innovative in translating scientific articles by students. The research model used is Research and Development (RnD), where research data is analyzed critically and validated to obtain valid and reliable results. The designedtranslation model will also be well used in translating authentic manuscripts in different manuscript fields.
RELOADING THE DRAGON LADY: READING THE CHARACTER OF CHUN LI IN STREET FIGHTER: THE LEGEND OF CHUN LI
Authors: Adelia Silvy , Fitriana Ephrilia , Andriani Yeni , Kusumaningtyas Dwi , Dirgantari Alfi
Published: July 2024

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li movie revolves around the journey of Chun Li, a Chinese female fighter of the Street Fighter series, and her eventual fight against Bison. This study focuses on the portrayal of Chun Li as a representative of Asian women in an American movie, and compares it to her original portrayal in the game. There are two big groups of representation of Asian women in the Western media: the submissive ‘lotus blossom baby’ and the aggressive ‘dragon lady.’ As a form of content analysis, this study analyzes both textual and visual elements of the Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li movie and Street Fighter game series which represent the portrayal of an Asian woman character named Chun Li. Result shows that Chun Li character in the movie leans more towards the ‘dragon lady’ group with her strong and seductive characteristics, while her game self exhibits a broader range of qualities.
ENHANCING INTRINSIC MOTIVATION AND LISTENING SKILLS THROUGH INTEGRATING AUTHENTIC LEARNING MATERIALS
Authors: Husnawati Nurul , Puspitasari Maya , Yundayani Audi
Published: July 2024

Authentic learning materials (ALM) are recognized for providing meaningful and engaging educational experiences. However, there is a lack of extensive research examining the relationship between authentic learning materials, students’ intrinsic motivation, and their listening skills. This study addresses this gap by employing a quantitative method through the distribution of a 35-item Likert scale questionnaire to junior high school students in Batam. The questionnaire aimed to assess students’ attitudes and perceptions regarding the use of authentic materials in their English classes. The results from 30 students indicated that authentic learning materials positively influence student engagement, intrinsic motivation, and cultural awareness. These materials were found to enhance students' interest and participation in learning activities by making the content more relatable and applicable to real-life situations. The study also highlighted some challenges, such as difficulties in comprehension and issues with classroom dynamics, which could impact the overall effectiveness of these materials. Despite these challenges, the data suggest that authentic learning materials effectively bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world language use. This connection fosters a sense of achievement and satisfaction among students, as they can see the practical application of their language skills. Thus, incorporating authentic materials into the curriculum can provide significant benefits, enhancing the overall learning experience and motivation of students in the English classroom.
IMPLEMENTASI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING (PJBL) MENGGUNAKAN POLA ARGUMENTASI TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN ANALISIS SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPA
Authors: Nurfadillah Shindy , Yulisma Lia , Hardi Endang
Published: July 2024

Dalam Permendikbud No. 103 Tahun 2014 karakteristik pembelajaran dilaksanakan berbasis aktivitas salah satunya yaitu harus menyenangkan, menantang, dan memotivasi peserta didik untuk berpartisipasi aktif, kolaboratif serta kreatif. Kurikulum 2013 edisi revisi menekankan bahwa model pembelajaran yang paling efektif salah satunya Project Based Learning. Sesuai dengan tuntutan belajar abad-21 salah satu kemampuan yang harus dimiliki peserta didik adalah kemampuan berargumentasi (Skill Communication). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh implementasi model pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) menggunakan pola argumentasi terhadap kemampuan analisis Siswa SMP pada mata pelajaran IPA. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan April 2023 di kelas IX.I SMP Negeri 1 Cikoneng. Metode yang digunakan adalah eksperimen semu (Quasi Experimental), dengan pengambilan data yang dilakukan menggunakan cara Purposive Sampling. Desain penelitian menggunakan One group pretest-postest design. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa test tulis dengan jumlah 5 soal essay. Data hasil penelitian ini dianalisis secara statistik menggunakan uji N-Gain, uji normalitas, dan uji hipotesis menggunakan uji Z. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan analisis siswa dinilai diperolehnya Zhitung £ Zdaftar  atau pada taraf kepercayaan 1% (α = 0,01) yaitu 2,33 ≤ 2,5 , dan pada taraf kepercayaan 5% (α = 0,05) yaitu 1,65 ≤ 2,5 , berada pada penerimaan hipotesis yang artinya H0 ditolak . Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang sangat signifikan terhadap implementasi model pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) menggunakan pola argumentasi terhadap kemampuan analisis Siswa SMP pada mata pelajaran IPA. Kata kunci : Kemampuan analisis siswa, Model pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL), Pola argumentasi.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN THINK PAIR SHARE TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN PENALARAN ADAPTIF MATEMATIS SISWA
Authors: Rahmadila Putri , Amam Asep , Effendi Adang
Published: July 2024

Latar belakang masalah pada penelitian ini adalah rendahnya kemampuan penalaran adaptif matematis siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran Think Pair Share terhadap kemampuan penalaran adaptif matematis siswa. Metode yang digunakan adalah The Nonequivalent Post-test Only Group Design. Variabel penelitian ini terdiri dari variabel bebas yaitu model pembelajaran Think Pair Share, sedangkan variabel terikatnya adalah kemampuan penalaran adaptif matematis siswa. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 3 Ciamis semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara purposive sampling dengan kelas VII-D sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VII-C sebagai kelas kontrol. Instrument penelitian yang digunakan yaitu instrumen tes kemampuan penalaran adaptif matematis siswa dengan pokok bahasan aritmetika sosial dalam bentuk uraian. Teknik analisis data menggunakan statistika inferensial, yaitu uji Mann-Whitney. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran Think Pair Share terhadap kemampuan penalaran adaptif matematis siswa.
Strategi Peremajaan Sawit Rakyat dan Pengembangan Usaha KUD Sumber Makmur Menggunakan Pendekatan Business Model Canvas
Authors: Siahaan Herlyna Novasari , Hasibuan M. Fariz Afif , Nofitasari Rahmi , Putra Hendris Syah
Published: July 2024

KUD Sumber Makmur is one of the Village Unit Cooperatives located in Pelalawan Regency, Riau. As a form of sustainable palm oil management, cooperative members' oil palm lands that have reached economic maturity need to be replanted. Apart from that, managing KUD cooperatives requires a cooperative business development strategy model. This research aims to identify strategies for rejuvenating smallholder palm oil and business development for KUD Sumber Makmur using the Business Model Canvas approach. The research was conducted in September 2023 at KUD Sumber Makmur, Pelalawan Regency, Riau. The data collection methods in this research are primary data and secondary data. The data analysis used in this research uses a qualitative descriptive type. The strategy for rejuvenating smallholder oil palms at KUD Sumber Makmur consists of the data collection stage and the implementation stage of the smallholder oil palm rejuvenation program. The business development strategy at KUD Sumber Makmur is: The Key Partner of the cooperative is PT Asian Agri, Key Activities of the cooperative consist of a savings and loan unit, agricultural production facilities unit, FFB Transportation unit, and FFB Sales unit, Value Proposition consists of cooperative FFB Quality and Palm Oil Certification, Customer relationships consist of efforts to maintain the quality of FFB and establish good communication with offtakers. Customer segments consist of off-taker companies (PT Asian Agri) and BPDPKS. Key resources consist of partner farmers' land, cooperative buildings, and transportation equipment. Channels consist of Direct and Contract methods, Cost Structure consists of production costs and operational costs, Revenue streams consist of FFB Sales
Faktor-Faktor yang Memengaruhi Ekspor Biji Kakao Indonesia ke Pasar Amerika Serikat
Authors: Yudha Eka Purna , Larasati Farah , Fadhilah Adistia
Published: July 2024

Cocoa is one of the leading commodities in the plantation sector which has an important role and contributes greatly to Indonesia's export activities. Cocoa has the potential to improve the country's economy through international trade between Indonesia and its destination market, the United States, which is known as a world cocoa beans importer. Part of the cocoa that is processed and used as this research material is cocoa beans. This study aims to identify and analyze the factors that influence the export of Indonesian cocoa beans to the United States. The method used is a multiple linear regression analysis method using SPSS software using variables that are processed. These variables are world cocoa bean prices, Indonesian cocoa bean export prices to the United States market, cocoa bean export prices to competing countries (Ecuador), Indonesia's real GDP, GDP real United States, Population of Indonesia and the United States, and Productivity of cocoa beans.