bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
MODEL PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER TERINTEGRASI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN PPKN DAN EKSTRAKURIKULER
Authors: Fanny Subarkah Endah , Mubarak Ahmad
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui model pendidikan karakter terintegrasi dalam pembelajaran PPKn pada siswa sekolah dasar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualititif dengan membandingkan pelaksanaan pendidikan karakter di dua sekolah dasar. Penelitian dilaksanakan di SDN Srengseng Sawah 11 dan SDIT Al-Islam Ciganjur dengan subjek yang diteliti adalah guru dan siswa. Untuk memperoleh data tentang pendidikan karakter terintegrasi dengan mata pelajaran PPKn, peneliti menggunakan angket dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa 1) pendidikan karakter di SDN Srengseng Sawah 11 dan SDIT Al-Islam Ciganjur telah terintegrasi dalam kegiatan kurikuler atau pembelajaran PPKn dan ekstrakulikuler (Pramuka, Tari, Dokter kecil), 2) nilai-nilai karakter yang didapatkan siswa adalah nilai-nilai religius, jujur, dispilin, toleransi, dan tanggung jawab, 3) siswa SDIT Al-Islam Ciganjur memiliki pengetahuan lebih banyak tentang mata pelajaran PPKn serta mampu menjelaskan sikap-sikap positif yang berkaitan dengan penerapan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter dari pada siswa SDN Srengseng Sawah 11, 4) SDIT Al-Islam Ciganjur mengintegrasikan pendidikan karakter dengan menerapkan pendidikan karakter terintegrasi dengan nilai-nilai keislaman.  Hasil penelitian ini berkontribusi dalam memberikan informasi tentang penting pendidikan karakter di sekolah  siswa memiliki kemampuan dalam mengembangkan potensinya.
PENGARUH PENGANGGARAN PARTISIPATIF DAN GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP KINERJA MANAJERIAL
Authors: Putri Assyifa , Roebiandini Soemantri  , Syaiful Rahman Soenaria
Published: August 2022

Pendidikan merupakan salah satu aspek penting dalam pembangunan suatu negara dalam meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia. Kualitas sumber daya manusia berkaitan dengan kualitas pendidikan. Kualitas pendidikan tercermin dari kepemimpinan kepala sekolah dalam pengelolaannya. Kurangnya koordinasi antara kepala sekolah dan guru serta pengambilan keputusan yang searah berdampak pada kurangnya rasa tanggung jawab yang dimiliki warga sekolah. Hal ini berdampak pada output pendidikan dan kurangnya manajemen kepala sekolah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penganggaran partisipatif dan gaya kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja manajerial pada Sekolah Dasar Negeri di Kabupaten Maja, baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Metode penelitian dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif melalui pendekatan deskriptif dan verifikatif. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 29 SD Negeri dengan sampel 116 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan teknik regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa penganggaran partisipatif dan gaya kepemimpinan secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja manajerial. Secara parsial, penganggaran partisipatif berpengaruh tetapi tidak signifikan, penganggaran dianggap hanya sebagai rutinitas, tidak disertai dengan peningkatan kinerja manajerial yang signifikan, sedangkan gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja manajerial. Semakin tinggi pengaktualan proses kegiatan manajerial yang dilakukan maka akan berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan kinerja organisasi. Pengaktualan bersifat partisipatif dan demokratis dapat menyebabkan tingkat kepuasan bawahan dalam bekerja.
USAID BERSAMA Project: Examining Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Eastern Indonesia (Case Study: Sentani District, Papua)
Authors: Yarona Lea
Published: August 2022

Almost all countries have undertaken a host of policies, public education, and action programs to reduce Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including Indonesia. This article aims to illustrate how GBV occurs in Indonesia’s Papua province, particularly in Sentani district; and how a project funded by USAID manages to create awareness in the area. This paper used a qualitative approach. The data collected from books, journals, web pages on the internet, as well as the author’s personal observation when becoming an assistant field officer of a local civil society organization partnering with the USAID BERSAMA Project. This article found that the Project has raised awareness of GBV in Sentani, and potentially resulted in behavior change. This can be seen from the commitment of some participants in the FGDs to change the way they treat each other; not to mention the grass-roots support from chiefs in the respective villages. Nevertheless, the project has weaknesses in implementation process: the modules used by CSOs did not suit the Papuan context in certain circumstances, the FGDs were in the short-run, and changing behavior was not an easy task. This study also found that social norms marketing could be the alternative approach to make changes concerning GBV in Sentani district.KEYWORDSGender-Based Violence; Sentani; USAID
The Implications of Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan
Authors: Magdalena Nadia , Amenes Apriani A.
Published: August 2022

This article intends to examine the background of Taiwan’s legalization of same-sex marriage in 2019 and its implications for the Asian region. It argues that such legalization is not only to ensure marriage equality in Taiwan but is also likely to create a snowball effect on the regional level. This study utilizes the concept of equality to discern the struggle of same-sex couples in advocating for their right to marry. The success of Taiwan can undoubtedly proffer a new spirit for the LGBT community in the region. This study was conducted in qualitative research, while the data collected from secondary sources include relevant articles, books, and webpage on a website. This article found that Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam are potentially the following countries to approve same-sex marriage after Taiwan. The reasons are that they are considered open-minded countries, their track record in responding to the issue of same-sex marriage, and the struggles of non-governmental organizations, activists, the LGBT community, and pride festivals in these countries. However, some conservative, authoritarian and religious countries in Asia will not be likely to accept same-sex marriage.KEYWORDSConcept of equality; LGBT; same-sex couples; same-sex marriage; Taiwan
Keamanan Manusia Dalam Rencana Aksi Daerah: Implementasi Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (Sustainable Development Goals) di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: Rizki Khairur , Sood Muhammad , Husni Valencia
Published: August 2022

The United Nations (UN) adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to eliminate poverty, bring prosperity, and save the planet by 2030. As a UN member, Indonesia is also responsible for achieving SDGs. Indonesia’s commitment is shown by appointing the National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS) as the central coordinator and presenting a Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to encourage every region to be involved in implementing the SDGs. Accordingly, the Government of Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) issued the Regional Action Plan (RAD) as a reference for pursuing sustainable development in NTB. This study seeks to reflect on SDGs’ implementation in the NTB Regional Action Plan using the human security approach. This approach explains that providing a sense of security for humans is the ideal condition, including sustainable development. This study employs qualitative descriptive research in order to analyze NTB’s RAD from 2019 to 2023. The findings of this research reflect the suitability of the NTB Provincial Action Plan with the application of the human security concept in its implementation. KEYWORDSHuman Security; Nusa Tenggara Barat; Regional Action Plan; Sustainable Development Goals
Cough reflex testing in clinical dysphagia practice
Authors: Wallace Emma S. , Huckabee Maggie-lee , Macrae Phoebe
Published: August 2022

The addition of cough reflex testing (CRT) to a comprehensive clinical swallowing evaluation has the potential to substantially contribute to the management of patients with dysphagia, by providing insights into the integrity of the cough response to airway invasion and risk of silent aspiration. This “Spotlight on: Cough Reflex Testing in Clinical Dysphagia Practice” outlines the theoretical and practical considerations of using CRT as a screening tool to identify patients’ risk of silent aspiration. The following clinical questions are addressed: (1) What is coughing? (2) What is CRT? (3) What CRT method should I use? (4) How is the citric acid CRT conducted? (5) Can CRT be repeated to monitor changes in cough sensitivity? (6) What are the benefits of CRT in clinical dysphagia practice? This information is intended to support clinicians in implementing and interpreting CRT as a screening tool to identify patients’ risk of silent aspiration in clinical dysphagia practice.
Cross-form efficient attention pyramidal network for semantic image segmentation
Authors: Maurya Anamika , Chand Satish
Published: August 2022

Although convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are leading the way in semantic segmentation, standard methods still have some flaws. First, there is feature redundancy and less discriminating feature representations. Second, the number of effective multi-scale features is limited. In this paper, we aim to solve these constraints with the proposed network that utilizes two effective pre-trained models as an encoder. We develop a cross-form attention pyramid that acquires semantically rich multi-scale information from local and global priors. A spatial-wise attention module is introduced to further enhance the segmentation findings. It highlights more discriminating regions of low-level features to focus on significant location information. We demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed network on three datasets, including IDD Lite, PASCAL VOC 2012, and CamVid. Our model achieves a mIoU score of 70.7% on the IDD Lite, 83.98% on the PASCAL VOC 2012, and 73.8% on the CamVid dataset.
Design of Internet of Things enabled personalized healthcare device for vital signs monitoring
Authors: Pravin Renold A. , Ranjith Kumar K.V.
Published: August 2022

Due to the advancement in personal health care devices, healthcare monitoring of an individual at anytime and from any location becomes a reality. The major issue with most personal healthcare device is their high power consumption and frequent charging. It prevents such devices from being used in critical regions where there is no provision for continuous power or medical infrastructure. Energy harvesting is one of the methodologies extending the lifetime of a battery. This paper presents the design of an Internet of Things enabled personalized healthcare device for monitoring human vital signs. The hardware prototype is developed with a low cost Wi-Fi enabled embedded board known as NodeMCU. The NodeMCU interfaced with vital signs monitoring sensors, an activity monitoring sensor, a rechargeable battery, and a solar panel. The vital signs of a person, such as body temperature, heart rate and activity are collected in a cloud environment and an alert is sent to the caregiver under abnormal circumstances. The results show that the prototype can successfully monitor the vital signs and activity such as idle or fallen, and also the lifetime of the battery has been extended for long term use, contributing to a healthier life style.
Pharmaceutical Potential of Casein-Derived Tripeptide Met-Lys-Pro: Improvement in Cognitive Impairments and Suppression of Inflammation in APP/PS1 Mice
Authors: Matsuzaki Tada Asuka , Hamezah Hamizah Shahirah , Pahrudin Arrozi Aslina , Abu Bakar Zulzikry Hafiz , Yanagisawa Daijiro , Tooyama Ikuo
Published: August 2022

Background: Tripeptide Met-Lys-Pro (MKP), a component of casein hydrolysates, has effective angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory activity. Brain angiotensin II enzyme activates the NADPH oxidase complex via angiotensin II receptor type 1 (AT1) and enhances oxidative stress injury. ACE inhibitors improved cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) mouse models and previous clinical trials. Thus, although undetermined, MKP may be effective against pathological amyloid-β (Aβ) accumulation-induced cognitive impairment. Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the potential of MKP as a pharmaceutical against AD by examining MKP’s effect on cognitive function and molecular changes in the brain using double transgenic (APP/PS1) mice. Methods: Experimental procedures were conducted in APP/PS1 mice (n = 38) with a C57BL/6 background. A novel object recognition test was used to evaluate recognition memory. ELISA was used to measure insoluble Aβ40, Aβ42, and TNF-α levels in brain tissue. Immunohistochemical analysis allowed the assessment of glial cell activation in MKP-treated APP/PS1 mice. Results: The novel object recognition test revealed that MKP-treated APP/PS1 mice showed significant improvement in recognition memory. ELISA of brain tissue showed that MKP significantly reduced insoluble Aβ40, Aβ42, and TNF-α levels. Immunohistochemical analysis indicated the suppression of the marker for microglia and reactive astrocytes in MKP-treated APP/PS1 mice. Conclusion: Based on these results, we consider that MKP could ameliorate pathological Aβ accumulation-induced cognitive impairment in APP/PS1 mice. Furthermore, our findings suggest that MKP potentially contributes to preventing cognitive decline in AD.
Straight and Divergent Pathways to Cognitive State: Seven Decades of Follow-Up in the British 1946 Birth Cohort
Authors: Richards Marcus , James Sarah N. , Lu Kirsty , Livingston Gill , Schott Jonathan M. , Lane Christopher A. , Barnes Josephine , Parker Thomas D. , Sudre Carole H. , Cash David M. , Coath William , Fox Nicholas , Davis Daniel H.J.
Published: August 2022

Background: Using the British 1946 birth cohort we previously estimated life course paths to the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination (ACE-III). Objective: We now compared those whose ACE-III scores were expected, worse and better than predicted from the path model on a range of independent variables including clinical ratings of cognitive impairment and neuroimaging measures. Methods: Predicted ACE-III scores were categorized into three groups: those with Expected (between –1.5 and 1.5 standard deviation; SD); Worse (< –1.5 SD); and Better (>1.5 SD) scores. Differences in the independent variables were then tested between these three groups. Results: Compared with the Expected group, those in the Worse group showed independent evidence of progressive cognitive impairment: faster memory decline, more self-reported memory difficulties, more functional difficulties, greater likelihood of being independently rated by experienced specialist clinicians as having a progressive cognitive impairment, and a cortical thinning pattern suggestive of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. Those in the Better group showed slower verbal memory decline and absence of independently rated progressive cognitive impairment compared to the Expected group, but no differences in any of the other independent variables including the neuroimaging variables. Conclusion: The residual approach shows that life course features can map directly to clinical diagnoses. One future challenge is to translate this into a readily usable algorithm to identify high-risk individuals in preclinical state, when preventive strategies and therapeutic interventions may be most effective.
Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator Triggers Wingless/Int1-Independent Phosphorylation of the Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein-6 in Cerebral Cortical Neurons
Authors: Diaz Ariel , Martin-Jimenez Cynthia , Woo Yena , Merino Paola , Torre Enrique , Yepes Manuel
Published: August 2022

Background: Urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) is a serine proteinase found in excitatory synapses located in the II/III and V cortical layers. The synaptic release of uPA promotes the formation of synaptic contacts and the repair of synapses damaged by various forms of injury, and its abundance is decreased in the synapse of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. Inactivation of the Wingless/Int1 (Wnt)-β-catenin pathway plays a central role in the pathogenesis of AD. Soluble amyloid-β (Aβ) prevents the phosphorylation of the low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-6 (LRP6), and the resultant inactivation of the Wnt-β-catenin pathway prompts the amyloidogenic processing of the amyloid-β protein precursor (AβPP) and causes synaptic loss. Objective: To study the role of neuronal uPA in the pathogenesis of AD. Methods: We used in vitro cultures of murine cerebral cortical neurons, a murine neuroblastoma cell line transfected with the APP-695 Swedish mutation (N2asw), and mice deficient on either plasminogen, or uPA, or its receptor (uPAR). Results: We show that uPA activates the Wnt-β-catenin pathway in cerebral cortical neurons by triggering the phosphorylation of LRP6 via a plasmin-independent mechanism that does not require binding of Wnt ligands (Wnts). Our data indicate that uPA-induced activation of the Wnt-β-catenin pathway protects the synapse from the harmful effects of soluble Aβ and prevents the amyloidogenic processing of AβPP by inhibiting the expression of β-secretase 1 (BACE1) and the ensuing generation of Aβ40 and Aβ42 peptides. Conclusion: uPA protects the synapse and antagonizes the inhibitory effect of soluble Aβ on the Wnt-β-catenin pathway by providing an alternative pathway for LRP6 phosphorylation and β-catenin stabilization.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cognitive Impairment, and Neuroimaging Biomarkers: Results from the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging
Authors: Vassilaki Maria , Crowson Cynthia S. , Davis III John M. , Duong Stephanie Q. , Jones David T. , Nguyen Aivi , Mielke Michelle M. , Vemuri Prashanthi , Myasoedova Elena
Published: August 2022

Background: Observational studies suggested that dementia risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is higher than in the general population. Objective: To examine the associations of RA with cognitive decline and dementia, and neuroimaging biomarkers of aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and vascular pathology in adult participants in the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging (MCSA). Methods: Participants with RA were matched 1:3 on age, sex, education, and baseline cognitive diagnosis to participants without RA. RA cases with MRI were also matched with non-cases with available MRI. All available imaging studies (i.e., amyloid and FDG PET, sMRI, and FLAIR) were included. The study included 104 participants with RA and 312 without RA (mean age (standard deviation, SD) 75.0 (10.4) years, 33% male and average follow-up (SD) 4.2 (3.8) years). Results: Groups were similar in cognitive decline and risk of incident dementia. Among participants with neuroimaging, participants with RA (n = 33) and without RA (n = 98) had similar amyloid burden and neurodegeneration measures, including regions sensitive to aging and dementia, but greater mean white matter hyperintensity volume relative to the total intracranial volume (mean (SD)% : 1.12 (0.57)% versus 0.76 (0.69)% of TIV, p = 0.01), and had higher mean (SD) number of cortical infarctions (0.24 (0.44) versus 0.05 (0.33), p = 0.02). Conclusion: Although cognitive decline and dementia risk were similar in participants with and without RA, participants with RA had more abnormal cerebrovascular pathology on neuroimaging. Future studies should examine the mechanisms underlying these changes and potential implications for prognostication and prevention of cognitive decline in RA.
Impact of a summer work experience program on employment outcomes for youth who are blind or have low vision
Authors: Cmar Jennifer L. , McDonnall Michele C.
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Work experience programs are a common element of work-based learning for youth with disabilities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, but few studies have focused on the effectiveness of these programs for youth who are blind or have low vision (B/LV). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency-sponsored summer work experience program on employment outcomes for transition-age youth with B/LV. METHODS: In this retrospective cohort study, we used propensity score matching to analyze de-identified case records obtained from a VR agency. Participants were 14 to 24 years old at VR application and had a primary or secondary disability of blindness, visual impairment, or deaf-blindness. The matched sample (N = 302) included 151 youth who participated in the program and 151 youth who did not participate. RESULTS: Summer work experience participants were more likely to obtain competitive employment at VR case closure than non-participants. Work hours and hourly earnings did not differ significantly between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: These findings support the association between paid community-based work experiences and future employment for B/LV youth who receive VR services.
Assessment of work ability decline in workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Authors: Jordán de Urríes Francisco de Borja , Sánchez Beatriz , Verdugo Miguel Ángel
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience work ability decline through aging and disability (WADAD), conceptualized as the process of deterioration in work ability resulting from the interaction between disability and aging, which has a direct impact on their job. OBJECTIVE: There is a need to focus on how this decline can be detected and to identify the main areas and indicators of WADAD in people with IDD, in order to build a targeted prototype assessment tool to determine a prevention protocol that extends people’s positive working lives for as long as possible. METHODS: We employed a literature review, Delphi panel, and working group through Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (MOODLE). RESULTS: We created a tool, composed of 76 items, 6 dimensions, and 17 indicators, to assess WADAD in people with IDD. CONCLUSIONS: The indicators identified can be used to develop prevention and/or intervention protocols for WADAD and to produce guidance for the transition toward retirement, specifically for people with IDD. This tool helps extend the satisfying working lives— with support— of people with IDD, promoting social inclusion and participation as workers and not as pensioners.
Interview skills training for people with neurodevelopmental disorders receiving vocational services: A pilot study
Authors: Lu Weili , Oursler Janice , Herrick Samantha J. , Gao Ni , Beninato John , Minor Tameika , Franco Samantha , Santiago Gabriela , Mihaita Tatiana , Hauck Emmaleigh
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: People with neurodevelopmental disorders often face significant challenges to finding and keeping employment including engaging in a job interview. Successfully navigating a job interview is a complex and essential stage to finding employment and requires skillful behaviors. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to determine the feasibility of the Presenting Qualifications intervention for people with neurodevelopmental disorders. METHODS: Direct skills teaching (DST) is a researched method that can be utilized to help people learn a new skill. The current study implemented a multi-session, group based work-related soft skills intervention (“Presenting Qualifications”) for 76 people with various neurodevelopmental disorders via a DST approach. RESULTS: Participants reported increased perceived interview preparedness from pre to post intervention. Participants also reported satisfaction with the intervention. CONCLUSIONS: This suggests soft skills interventions delivered in group settings can be successfully implemented among people with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Implications of the findings and future research directions are discussed.
The effect of snakehead fish (Channa striata) cookies supplementation on fetal growth and birth outcomes: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Ganap Eugenius Phyowai , Amalia Riantina Rizky , Sugmana Pakartian Ayu , Hidayati Laksmi Ika , Hakimi Mohammad
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND:

An estimated 15–20% of all births worldwide are low birth weight (LBW). In Indonesia, the LBW incidence reached more than 10% in 2013. Improved maternal nutrition is needed by providing high-calorie-protein supplementation for pregnant women to prevent intrauterine growth retardation and LBW.

OBJECTIVES:

To observe the effect of snakehead fish ( Channa striata) cookies supplementation during pregnancy on fetal growth and birth outcomes.

METHODS:

A total of 50 pregnant women were included in this randomized clinical trial study and were randomly allocated into two groups: treatment and controls. Subjects in the treatment group received supplementation of snakehead fish cookies during pregnancy until giving birth as much as 75 g per day, while subjects in the control group received standard cookies. The snakehead fish cookies underwent a formulation process and were tested for nutrient content and microbial contamination to ensure safety before being given to the subjects. Fetal growth was monitored monthly using 2-dimensional ultrasonography.

RESULTS:

The average intake of cookies did not differ between the two groups (Control 69.6 (16.8)% vs Snakehead fish 64.6 (15.3)%, p = 0.278). There were no significant differences in fetal estimated fetal weight, biparietal diameter, abdominal circumference, femur length, birth weight, and birth length between the treatment and control groups ( p > 0.05). However, the fetal growth measurements on the subjects who consumed snakehead fish cookies were practically higher than those who ate standard cookies.

CONCLUSION:

The snakehead fish cookies did improve the fetal growth measurements but the results were not significantly different when compared to standard cookies.
The central banking contribution to international statistics: A Basel perspective
Authors: Tissot Bruno
Published: August 2022

A key goal of the Bank for International Settlements is to produce in-depth economic analysis drawing on its position at the intersection of research and policy, its financial markets savvy, and its unique statistical chest. Since the interwar financial crisis in the 1930s, the traditional objective of assessing international linkages has continuously guided BIS statistical offering. Important micro-level data sets have been collected to support global financial regulation in parallel. In addition, the BIS hosts the Irving Fisher Committee on Central Bank Statistics, a global network of central bank statisticians, economists and policymakers who discuss statistical issues of interest to central banks and develop related methodological work. It also actively supports various global statistical initiatives, especially to close economic and financial data gaps. These activities have proved instrumental for tracking and understanding developments in international finance, as was evident again on the occasion of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Looking ahead, the BIS and the IFC can continue to contribute actively to the international statistical cooperation framework.
Custom-made 3D-printed porous metal acetabular composite component in revision hip arthroplasty with Paprosky type III acetabular defects: A case report
Authors: Xiao Cong , Zhang Shaoyun , Gao Zhixiang , Tu Chongqi
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Increases in the numbers of surgical procedures for primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) inevitably lead to increases in the requirements for revision THA. The achievement of long-term stability is difficult or impossible by conventional implants in patients with severe destruction of the acetabulum. OBJECTIVE: This case report presents a successful treatment using a specific three-dimensional (3D)-printed porous titanium acetabular composite component without a flange in the management of Paprosky type IIIB acetabular defects. METHOD: A 65-year-old female diagnosed with right hip prosthetic loosening with a huge acetabular defect presented to our hospital. We designed the 3D model of the pelvis and created an individualized 3D-printed porous titanium acetabular composite component for revision THA. The procedure was performed through a posterolateral approach, and the component was implanted in the defect and fixed with cup screws using the drill guides. RESULTS: At the last follow-up at 2 years, the patient had a satisfactory hip joint function and no signs of loosening or other complications were found. CONCLUSIONS: The 3D-printed porous titanium acetabular composite component without a flange is showing promising clinical and radiological outcomes in the management of Paprosky type III acetabular defects.
Prevalence of low back pain in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Shetty Gautam M. , Jain Shikha , Thakur Harshad , Khanna Kriti
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Although many studies have investigated the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) among Indian subjects, no meta-analysis has been conducted to determine the comprehensive epidemiological point, annual, lifetime prevalence of LBP among Indian subjects. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the point, annual, and lifetime prevalence of LBP in the Indian population. METHODS: We searched PubMed, Embase, Science Direct, and Cochrane Library databases for relevant studies that reported point, annual, or lifetime prevalence of LBP among Indian subjects. Pooled point, annual and lifetime prevalence rates were calculated. Meta-analysis, subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis and publication bias assessment were performed. RESULTS: Ninety-seven studies were included in this review. Fifty-four studies included in the review (55.5%) were found to be of higher methodological quality. The pooled point, annual, and lifetime prevalence of LBP in India was 48% (95% CI 40–56%); 51% (95% CI 45–58%), and 66% (95% CI 56–75%), respectively. The pooled prevalence rates were highest among females, the rural population, and among elementary workers. CONCLUSION: The point, annual, and lifetime prevalence rates of LBP in the Indian population is higher compared to global and other ethnic populations affecting a large proportion of the population, especially among women, rural population and in elementary workers. The findings of this study can be the basis for formulating policy regarding the prevention and treatment of LBP in a large part of the global population.
The measure of precarious employment and its impact on the mental health of workers: A systematic review 2007–2020
Authors: Jaramillo Nataly Rodríguez , Trillos Carlos Enrique , Julià Mireia
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Precarious employment conditions can influence the worker’s mental health; however, there is no consensus regarding the definition of precarious employment or the way it is measured. OBJECTIVE: The objective is to identify existing research of the conceptual framework, the ways to measure precarious employment and its impact on the mental health of workers. METHODS: A systematic review with the strategic search for observational-empirical and qualitative studies published between 2007 and 2020 in Embase, Scopus and PubMed, full text, in English and Spanish. Studies were selected and excluded, according to eligibility criteria. Two independent reviewers and one arbitrator evaluated the quality of selected papers with the STROBE guidelines for observational studies and SRQR for qualitative ones. RESULTS: 408 studies were obtained, 21 met inclusion criteria, in 14 studies precarious employment was measured one-dimensionally. Of these, 11 with the dimension of temporality and three with insecurity. Four studies it was measured in a multidimensional way, with the Employment Precariousness Scale (EPRES) and in three qualitative designs, with different categories of analysis. Mental health was measured with SF-36 (n = 4), GHQ-12 (n = 3) and CES-D (n = 3). CONCLUSIONS: The concept of precarious employment requires a multidimensional construct, although the tendency to measure precarious employment is one-dimensional. Regardless of how is measured, this has a negative impact on the mental health of workers. The outcomes related to this social determinant included depression, depressive symptoms, psychological distress, stress, and suicidal thoughts. Youths, women, people with low levels of education and immigrants are the groups that show the major precariousness.
Smart working perception in banking companies’ employees during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional pilot study
Authors: La Torre Giuseppe , Chiappetta Marta , Mazzalai Elena , Gresele Riccardo , Bazzo Gianromolo , Pederzolli Giancarlo , Azzolin Delfo , Lo Izzo Antonio , Mannocci Alice
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to make decisions to re-assess working-time and location in order to ensure business survival. The resorting to Smart Working (SW) has been adopted to support business continuity, especially in the banking sector. OBJECTIVE: This study aims at evaluating the attitude and opinions of the bank employees on SW, focusing on the demographic, social and occupational characteristics of the respondents. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out to investigate the attitudes of the banking workers towards SW. The research was conducted from September 2020 to April 2021 through a validated questionnaire administered online. RESULTS: The workers more interested in SW were younger than 45 years old (p < 0.001), with a high educational level (p = 0.001), and lived > 50 km away from the workplace (p < 0.001). Who reported an improved productivity was aged < 45 years, childless (p < 0.001), not married (p = 0.004). Who thought that working in smart mode has penalized the teamwork was older than 45 years (OR = 1.39, 95% CI: 1.12-1.73), lived near the office (OR = 1.86, 95% CI: 1.16-2.99). CONCLUSIONS: SW could help finding a balance between private and working life, modifying the traditional working activity. However, it could enhance the risk of social isolation, impacting negatively on the working motivation. Establishing good practices on SW could be useful in the short-term to improve the time-management, focus better on work, and prevent possible psychological consequences on banking workers.
Implications of entrepreneurial education, self-efficacy and personality traits on the entrepreneurial intentions of deaf/hard of hearing students post COVID-19 lockdown
Authors: Kent Chedza Denise , Adigun Olufemi Timothy , Mosia Paseka Andrew
Published: August 2022

BACKGROUND: Implications of entrepreneurial education (EE), entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) and personality traits (PT) on the entrepreneurial intentions of the deaf is yet unknown in existing literature. OBJECTIVE: To examine the influence of EE, ESE and PT on the entrepreneurial intentions among some 250 Deaf and Hard of hearing (DHH) students from two post-secondary institutions in Oyo state, Nigeria. METHODS: A descriptive research design was adopted, while a structured paper questionnaire was used for data collection. The data generated were analysed using descriptive statistics and the inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation and hierarchical multiple regression at a 0.05 level of significance. RESULTS: The entrepreneurial intentions of DHH college students had a significant positive correlation with EE (r = 0.18, p < 0.05), agreeableness (r = 0.23, p < 0.05), and conscientiousness (r = 0.19, p < 0.05); but had a negative correlation with ESE, neuroticism and openness. Furthermore, personality traits and ESE were the highest predictors of entrepreneurial intention among DHH college students. CONCLUSIONS: Personality traits were the greatest predictor of the entrepreneurial intention of DHH college students post the COVID-19 lockdowns in Nigeria. Therefore, higher education institutions should intensify their efforts in entrepreneurial education and parents of DHH students should encourage them to seek entrepreneurial opportunities.
PEROLEHAN HAK GUNA USAHA YANG MELAMPAUI HAK KEPEMILIKAN TANAH PIHAK KETIGA MENURUT PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NOMOR 40 TAHUN 1996 (Studi Di PT. Secang Sukosewu Kediri).
Authors: Sartono Sartono , Nurbaedah Nurbaedah
Published: August 2022

Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana Perolehan Hak Guna Usaha yang melampaui hak kepemilikan pihak ketiga dan bagaimana upaya pihak pemegang Hak Guna Usaha yang tanahnya dikuasai pihak ketiga. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian empiris, sumber data yang digunakan adalah sumber data primer dan sekunder dengan Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan melalui wawancara dan studi kepustakaan, selanjutnya data yang diperoleh dianalisis menggunakan Teknik analisis kualitataif dengan model interaktif. Dari hasil penelitian dan kajian diketahui bahwa tanah Hak Guna Usaha milik PT Secang Sukosewu terdapat beberapa hektar yang dikuasai oleh pihak ketiga dalam hal ini warga sekitar perkebunan dikarenakan terdapat kerancuan dan atau tumpang tindih  data pada saat penunjukan batas-batas tanah dan saat pendaftaran tanah, termasuk adanya campur tangan pihak yang tidak bertanggungjawab sehingga pihak warga yang menduduki tanah Hak Guna Usaha merasa bahwa tanah tersebut adalah sah menjadi hak miliknya. Dalam proses mengembalikan dan menangani sengketa lahan Hak Guna Usaha, PT Secang Sukosewu menempuh jalur Musyawarah mufakat melaui proses mediasi yang melibatkan pejabat berwenang dalam hal ini BPN, Kerjasama Kemitraan antara PT Secang Sukoseweu denan warga dan juga  memberikan bantuan berupa pinjaman dana kepada warga sekitar perkebunan untuk biaya pensertipikatan tanah yang menjadi hak milik mereka agar lebih jelas dan kuat batas-batas tanah yang merupakan bukti hak kepemilikan tanah mereka.
Pengaruh Brand Ambassador, Daya Tarik Iklan, dan Product Packaging Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Kosmetik Wardah Exclusive Matte Lip Cream
Authors: Sasongko Gracelda Asprila , Setyawati Harini Abrilia
Published: August 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Brand Ambassador, Advertising Attractiveness and Product Packaging on Purchase Decisionns on Wardah Exclusive Matte Lip Cream cosmetic products (Study on Communities in Kebumen Regency). Data was collected using a questionnaire, using a Likert scale 4. This study took 100 respondents. The method used is purposive sampling. The data analysis technique in this research uses Validity Test, Reliability Test, Classical Assumption Test (Multicollinearity Test, Heteroscedasticity Test and Normality Test), Multiple Linear Regression Test, and Hypothesis Testing (Partial Test / t Test, Simultaneous Test / F Test, and Coefficients determination). Data processing in this study used SPSS (Statistical Package For the Social Sciences) software version 20.0. The results of this study indicate that it is known that the brand ambassador has no effect on the purchase decision of Wardah exclusive matte lip cream cosmetic products. The attractiveness of advertisements does not affect the Purchase Decision of Wardah Cosmetics Exclusive Matte Lip Cream. Product packaging has a significant effect on the purchasing decision of Wardah exclusive matte lip cream. Brand ambassador, advertising attractiveness, and product packaging have a significant simultaneous (together) effect on the Purchase Decision of Wardah Exclusive Matte Lip Cream Cosmetic Products in the community in Kebumen Regency.
Analisis Pengaruh Brand Awareness, Label Halal dan Religiusitas Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Produk Kosmetik Halal
Authors: Rosyada Mohammad
Published: August 2022

Based on the consumption theory in Islam, moslems are not permissive consumers. All things regarding consumption are guided by Islamic law, where consumers are obliged to consume something that is halal and thayyib. Wardah is a halal cosmetic product which is a pioneer of halal cosmetic products in Indonesia. This research aims to determine the effect of Brand Awareness, Halal Label and Religiosity on the Purchase Decision of Halal Cosmetic Products (Study of Wardah Cosmetics Customers, Pekalongan City). This research is a quantitative research whose data source is primary data from Wardah cosmetic product customers in Pekalongan City. Samples were taken using the Accidental Sampling method with a sample size of 97 people and multiple linear regression was used as the method of analysis. The results of this research indicate that Brand Awareness partially has a significant effect on the Purchase Decision of Wardah cosmetics in Pekalongan City, but Halal Label and Religiosity partially have no significant effect on Wardah cosmetic purchasing decisions in Pekalongan City. Meanwhile, simultaneously Brand Awareness, Halal Label and Religiosity affect the Purchase Decision of Wardah cosmetics in Pekalongan City. The Adjusted R Square value of 0.106 indicates that the 10.6% increase in Wardah cosmetic purchasing decisions in Pekalongan City (Y) can be explained by independent variables, namely Brand Awareness, Halal Labels and Religiosity. While the remaining 89.4% is explained by other variables not examined in this research.
Region-scale estimation of potential groundwater recharge in soft and hard rock formations through a distributed water balance in the area of influence of the tropical dry forest in the Cauca River canyon, Antioquia, Colombia
Authors: Bastidas Breiner Dan , Ossa Juliana , Martínez Cristina , Vela María Alejandra , Betancur Teresita , Osorio Arbei
Published: August 2022

La recarga potencial de aguas subterráneas se estima comúnmente mediante balances hídricos por unidad  hidrogeológica. La mayoría de los estudios en Antioquia  (Colombia) se refieren a la recarga en depósitos aluviales o  unidades de rocas sedimentarias. En 2020 se inició la  evaluación del potencial hidrogeológico en zona de  influencia del bosque seco tropical en el cañón del río  Cauca, en jurisdicción de Corantioquia, incluyendo estimaciones regionales de recarga potencial por  precipitación. La estimación de la recarga se realizó a través  de un modelo distribuido de balance de humedad en el  suelo a escala diaria, en el que se incorporó de manera  eficiente la variabilidad espaciotemporal de las condiciones  meteorológicas de la región, así como la variabilidad  espacial de las propiedades de superficie, como suelos,  coberturas terrestres y topografía.
Entre 2013 y 2020 se estimaron tasas de recarga anual que  varían espacialmente entre 5 mm/año y 2000 mm/año, lo  que representa entre 0,4 % y 45 % de la precipitación, con promedio espacial y multianual de 342 mm/año (17 % de la  precipitación). Los acuíferos de la Formación Penderisco se  caracterizan por recarga potencial media anual entre 284  mm (al noroeste) y 756 mm (al suroeste); los acuíferos de la  Formación Combia presentan tasas de recarga media anual  de 456 mm; el Acuífero Libre del Occidente Antioqueño y otros asociados a depósitos cuaternarios registran tasas de  recarga media anual de 36 mm. El comportamiento evidenciado de recarga en la zona favorece la condición de  flujos regionales entre unidades hidrogeológicas y ratifica el potencial hidrogeológico significativo de diversas unidades de rocas duras fracturadas.
Text-To-Speech Software for Promoting EFL Freshman Students’ Decoding Skills and Pronunciation Accuracy
Authors: Al-Jarf Reima
Published: August 2022

Two groups of freshman students, enrolled in a Vocabulary I and Reading I courses, participated in the study. Before instruction, both groups took a recognition (vocabulary) and a production (oral reading) pre-test. Comparisons of the pre-test scores showed no significant differences between the experimental and control group in decoding skills and pronunciation proficiency. Then, both groups were exposed to the same in-class vocabulary and reading instruction. They covered the same lessons, skills, exercises, and tests. Since freshman students have problems in producing phonemes, consonant clusters, word stress and lack skill in associating written graphemes with their corresponding phonemes, read word by word and lack oral reading fluency, the experimental group used a text-to-speech (TTS) software called NaturalReader. Every week the students typed or copied and paste the lessons they took in class from the textbook into NaturalReader and practiced listening to the lessons read by the software. They could listen to the text as many times as they needed in the language lab or at home and could adjust the software reading speed. Every 4 weeks, experimental students took an oral reading and a vocabulary test and at the end of the semester (after 12 weeks), both groups took a recognition (vocabulary) and a production (oral reading) posttest. Results showed significant differences between the experimental and control groups as a result of using the NaruralReader. Improvement was noted in the decoding skill enhancement, reading fluency and pronunciation accuracy but not in vocabulary knowledge. Results showed slow but gradual improvement. Significant improvement was noted after 8 and 12 weeks. There was a positive correlation between the number of lessons and texts practiced and weekly practice time and decoding and pronunciation proficiency posttest scores. The students reported positive attitudes towards practicing decoding and pronunciation via NaturalReader. Procedures, results and recommendations are given in detail.
Peningkatan Kunjungan Pemeriksaan Kehamilan (Anc) Dan Posyandu Di Kelurahan Plaju Darat Kecamatan Plaju Palembang
Authors: Syafriani Elvina Indah , Ciselia Dewi
Published: August 2022

Pendahuluan : Pemeriksaan kehamilan mempunyai peranan penting dalam upaya pencegahan dan mendeteksi adanya kelainan atau komplikasi yang terjadi pada ibu dan bayi, termasuk risiko bayi berat lahir rendah. Pelayanan pemeriksaan kehamilan merupakan program kesehatan masyarakat khususnya program kesehatan ibu dan anak di berbagai negara. Pemeriksaan kehamilan bermanfaat apabila diberikan pada ibu hamil mulai dari konsepsi sampai sebelum kelahiran untuk memantau perkembangan kehamilan dan berorientasi pada promosi kesehatan. Tujuan : dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman ibu selama hamil akan pentingnya pemeriksaan kehamilan dan posyandu guna upaya mencegah terjadinya masalah dan penyulit selama hamil, bersalin dan tumbuh kembang anak. Metode : Dalam kegiatan ini dilakukan penyuluhan Pendidikan kesehatan pada ibu hamil dan ibu yang memiliki bayi balita terkait pentingnya pemeriksaan kehamilan serta posyandu balita untuk mencegah terjadinya masalah kesehatan. Hasil dan kesimpulan : Setelah dilakukan penyuluhan masyarakat khususnya ibu yang memiliki bayi balita, ibu hamil dan pasangan usia subur rutin untuk memeriksakan kehamilan dan keposyandu setiap bulannya untuk mendapatkan pelayanan kesehatan. Kata Kunci : Penyuluhan, ANC, Posyandu balita ABSTRACT Introduction: Pregnancy examination has an important role in preventing and detecting abnormalities or complications that occur in mothers and babies, including the risk of low birth weight babies. Pregnancy check-up services are a public health program, especially maternal and child health programs in various countries. Pregnancy checks are useful if given to pregnant women from conception to before birth to monitor pregnancy progress and are oriented to health promotion. Objectives: to increase knowledge and understanding of mothers during pregnancy about the importance of antenatal care and posyandu in an effort to prevent problems and complications during pregnancy, childbirth and child development. Methods: In this activity, health education counseling was carried out for pregnant women and mothers with infants under five related to the importance of prenatal care and Posyandu for toddlers to prevent health problems. Result and conclusion: After conducting community outreach, especially mothers who have infants, pregnant women and couples of childbearing age routinely to check their pregnancy and the Posyandu every month to get health services Keywords : Counseling, Antenatal Care, Toddler Posyandu