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Improving Climate Literacy of High School Students through Physics Teaching Materials based on STEM
Authors: Hakim A. , Efwinda S. , Damayanti P. , Syam M. , Mutmainah O. , Norsaputra A.
Published: January 2024

Climate change is a problem that has received attention from various countries around the world. Climate change disrupts the balance of the ecosystem, which, if allowed to continue, can threaten the continuity of life on Earth. In education, addressing the challenges of learning about climate change can be done by selecting appropriate teaching materials. This study aims to examine Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based physics teaching materials on climate change developed and designed to improve the climate literacy of high school students. The research uses the Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) Model. The teaching materials developed are then implemented in learning climate change in high school students. The research design was one group pretest-posttest with a sample of 37 high school students in Indonesia. The sampling technique used cluster random sampling. The instrument used was a test technique for the aspects of knowledge and action consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions and a questionnaire for the attitude aspect comprising 15 statements. The results show that the STEM-based physics teaching material on climate change improves the climate literacy of Indonesian high school students, with an average N-Gain score of 0.51 in the moderate category. Based on these results, it can be concluded that STEM-based teaching materials on climate change materials can be used to improve the climate literacy of high school students.
The Evaluation of a Technology-Embedded Solar Energy STEM (SESTEM) Module: A Pilot Implementation of Modern Teaching Tool for Diploma Science Students
Authors: Supian F. L. , Tho S. W. , Wong Y. Y. , Mohd Azmi M. S. , Hosman N. J. , Ratnawulan R. , Al Naim A. F.
Published: January 2024

Utilising an excellent teaching tool is vital for students' education nowadays.  In contrast to the traditional teaching way, Technology-Embedded Solar Energy STEM (SESTEM) module was created as a modern teaching tool for physics subject. In order to develop and evaluate the students’ perception towards the complete SESTEM module, developmental research and technology acceptance model (TAM) were applied in this research study. 52 randomly selected diploma students from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) were involved as respondents in this work. After the development of the SESTEM module using the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation (ADDIE) model, the perceptions of students as respondents towards this module were evaluated based on the TAM via questionnaire. Based on the responses from the respondents, the majority of the respondents demonstrated positive attitudes and behaviour intention, as well as agreed that the SESTEM module was useful as a teaching tool. Besides, the respondents showed a positive technological acceptance towards SESTEM module. The respondents' acceptance was contingent on the employment of technology for educational purposes in the future. Consequently, SESTEM module could be utilised by educators as a contemporary tool for enhancing student learning for future benefits.
The Effect of Robotics Experiments on the Scientific Literacy of Junior High School Students in Bengkulu Province
Authors: Mayub A. , Setiawan A. , Fahmizal F. , Wardaya R. W. , Lazfihma L , Johan H. , Nursaadah E.
Published: January 2024

This research describes students' scientific literacy, motivation to learn science, and science teachers' responses after participating in the "Robotic Experiment." The research uses experimental methods, which include interactive lectures, demonstrations, simulations, question and answer, animations, and robot assembly. Research data was obtained using questionnaires and interviews with 100 students and 25 science teachers from SMP N 6 Seluma, SMP N 2 Bengkulu, SMP N 8 Rejang Lebong, SMP N 2 Kepahiyang, and SMP N 4 Rejang Lebong. The school prepared a simple electronics/robot laboratory for the five research subjects in this research activity. Robotics experiments can motivate students at junior high schools in Bengkulu to learn science, increase students' scientific literacy, and science teachers' responses to the experiment, each with a score of 4.02 (motivated category), 3.99 (good category), and 3.98 (good response category). The school aims to pursue this robotics experiment further in the future to stimulate students' curiosity about science learning inside and outside the classroom.
Improvement of the Professional and Methodical Training of Future Physics Teachers
Authors: Nyssan G.
Published: January 2024

The relevance of this study is conditioned by the fact that the law on education in the Republic of Kazakhstan was updated in 2020, which allows for considering the training of a future physics teacher from a new perspective. The purpose of this study is to develop and introduce instructional foundations for improving the system of professional and methodical training of future physics teachers in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Several models of this system are considered in detail: structural and multilevel. It has been proven that the basis of the system of methodical training for a future physics teacher is the course “Methods of teaching subjects (physics)”. For this purpose, the following research methods were used: analysis and synthesis, design, logical analysis, and the positions of scientific objectivity, systematisation in the study of the professional and methodical training of future physics teachers in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The paper provides a detailed description of the analysed discipline (goals, objectives, principles of choosing the content and design of pedagogical material, and features of the organisation of the educational process). This study provides vital insights into the development and implementation of improved training systems for future physics teachers in Kazakhstan. By focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of teacher training and aligning them with labor market demands, it sets a precedent for creating more effective and adaptable educational frameworks. These advancements not only enhance the professional competencies of future physics teachers but also promise to elevate the quality of physics education in the region, ultimately contributing to the betterment of educational standards and practices.
Scientific Attitude and Its Effect on Students’ Productivity
Authors: Fatonah S. , Prasetyo Z. K. , Utami A. D. , Chasanah U. , Lusiana L. , Siregar V. V.
Published: January 2024

There are seven indicators of scientific attitudes: curiosity, respect for data/facts, critical thinking, discovery and creativity, open-mindedness and cooperation, perseverance, and sensitivity to the environment. Scientific attitudes correlate with productivity. However, the relation between productivity and each scientific attitude indicator are unexplored. This study aims to determine the effect of indicator of scientific attitudes on undergraduate and postgraduate students’ productivity. The research method used is quantitative with a correlation approach. Data was collected using questionnaires that distributed via Google Forms. The research respondents were randomly selected by distributing Google Forms in the WhatsApp group. The respondents of this study totaled 101 respondents consisting of 44 undergraduate students, 50 postgraduate students and 7 doctoral students. From the research results, the indicators of scientific attitude that correlate with undergraduate students’ productivity are respect for data/facts, critical thinking, as well as discovery and creativity. Meanwhile, indicators of scientific attitude that correlate with postgraduate students’ productivity are curiosity, respect for data/facts, critical thinking, discovery and creativity, as well as perseverance. The overall scientific attitudes got a significance level of 0.050, indicating a significant correlation between the scientific attitude indicator and the productivity of undergraduate students. The significance level of the scientific attitude toward the productivity of postgraduate students was 0.003, so there is a significant correlation between scientific attitudes toward the productivity of postgraduate students. This study concludes that the effect of a scientific attitude on the productivity of postgraduate students is greater than that of undergraduate students. Hence, scientific attitudes influence students’ productivity.
The Effect of Virtual Reality Game Based Learning to Enhance STEM Literacy in Energy Concepts
Authors: Widiyatmoko A. , Nugrahani R. , Yanitama A. , Darmawan M. S.
Published: January 2024

STEM literacy is a competency that students must have in the 21st century. The aim of this research is to analyze the effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Game based Learning (VRGBL) to enhance junior high school students' STEM literacy. This research is Quasi Experimental Design. The sample for this research was students at Junior High School Class VIII G (experimental class) and Class VIII H (control class) of SMP Negeri 27 Semarang for academic year 2023/2024 odd semester period. The data analysis of this research was focused on the effect of VRGBL on students' STEM Literacy on energy concept. The result of the study shows that STEM literacy for 8th-grade students consists of four components: science literacy, technology literacy, engineering literacy, and mathematic literacy.  The results revealed that there is a significant different between the control and experimental group that is Mexp = 83.59, SDexp = 7.54, Mcon = 65.48, SDcon = 7.89, t = 0.00, sig 0.05. The research results showed that VRGBL is effective in enhancing students' STEM literacy in energy concepts with N-gain in the experimental class of 0.57 in the medium category compared to the control class of 0.28 in the low category.
From Farm to Classroom: Tubers as Key Resources in Developing Biology Learning Media Rooted in Banten's Local Culture
Authors: Leksono S. M. , Kurniasih S. , Marianingsih P. , Nuryana S. , Camara J. S. , El Islami R. A. Z. , Cahya N.
Published: January 2024

This study aims to investigate the diversity of tuber plants used as food by the people in Banten, which are then used as learning content based on local potential. To achieve this goal, we conducted a research and development (RD) method to create various media using the information of tubers diversity in Banten. In the first stage, we collected data on the diversity of tuber plants cultivated by residents in Banten province and their uses. In the second stage, we developed various forms of learning media from the diversity data and the status of plant utilization. Data on diversity was obtained by conducting field observation and interviews with 373 respondents: tuber farmers, traders, intermediaries, processed makers, souvenir shop owners, and homemakers in Banten. Data were analyzed using the descriptive-qualitative method. Information about the diversity of types of tubers, their use for food, and their processing techniques then use as the content on learning media of Biology subject for senior high school on biodiversity, ecosystems, and biotechnology concept.  We customize content development to support Biology classes using the Kurikulum Merdeka. The results showed that there were 16 species of tubers used as food, belong to 11 families, such as Dioscoreaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Convolvulaceae which used as a staple food, snacks, and vegetables. The results of the media development analysis show that diversity data can be applied to various types of multimedia learning media in the biological sciences. While these materials may complement the learning of Biology, careful consideration must be given to the advantages and disadvantages of each medium to ensure that they are appropriate to the learning goals and circumstances of the learners.
The Role of Self-Concept in Modulating the Effectiveness of Nature-Based Science Instruction
Authors: Jatmiko A. , Asyhari A. , Irwandani I. , Soeharto S.
Published: January 2024

This study investigates the intersection between academic self-concept and the efficacy of Nature-Based Science Instruction (NBSI) in shaping the educational experiences of future science teachers. A mixed-methods design, encompassing the Academic Self-Concept Questionnaire and Nature-Based Science Instruction Assessment, enabled a comprehensive exploration of this dynamic. The research found that self-efficacy and self-competence, key components of self-concept, significantly determine the success of NBSI. These elements shape and are shaped by the learning environment, with reflective practices within NBSI notably enhancing academic self-concept and learning outcomes. The study's conclusions provide new insights into educational psychology, emphasizing the necessity of incorporating psychological factors into science curriculum development for more effective pedagogical strategies.
Gamification in the STEM Domain Subject: The Prospective Method to Strengthen Teaching and Learning
Authors: Arlinwibowo J. , Ishartono N. , Linguistika Y. , Purwoko D. , Suprapto S.
Published: January 2024

Several meta-analysis studies related to game-based learning or Gamification have been carried out by various researchers. However, there is still a scarcity of studies specifically elucidating the extent of Gamification's impact on STEM domain subjects. Therefore, this research aims to summarize various research results related to the influence of game-based learning in improving student learning outcomes in STEM domain subjects. This research was a meta-analysis using the standardized group contrast design with a random model. Research data were from articles published in Scopus-indexed journals or proceedings. The inclusion criteria in this research were articles published between 2014 – 2023 in English, quantitative type data with a contrast group design containing control and experimental groups, complete data (n, mean, SD), and research focused on STEM domain subjects. The data collection process used the PRISMA method. To ensure data quality, researchers conducted publication bias analysis using the fail-safe N method. The moderator variables were continent, stem domain, era, developing competency, game type, and education level. The results find that Gamification has a positive impact on student learning outcomes, as indicated by an effect size value of 0.5492 [0.3943; 0.7041] with a confidence interval of 95%. Gamification does not provide a significant positive difference in the moderator variables continent, era, developing competence, and game type. For STEM domain subjects, Gamification is highly recommended to be applied. For the educational level, Gamification is most recommended to be implemented in elementary school.
Differentiated Instruction Scenario on Physics Learning: Reflection of Readiness and Future Implementation
Authors: Putra G. S. , Pribadi A. , Zakiyah S.
Published: January 2024

This study has successfully constructed the scenario of differentiated instruction (DI) on physics learning as a reflection of readiness and future implementation through undergraduate students’ beliefs. Differentiated instruction (DI) is an approach that enables teachers to plan strategically to meet the needs of every student. However, differentiated instruction in physics may or may not challenge its users in reality as it depends on beliefs and views about the nature of science, instruction, and pedagogical content knowledge. This quantitative-qualitative study involved 56 undergraduate students and consisted of three main stages: preliminary, analysis, and rendition. In the first and second stages, we found a strong negative correlation between the proportion of mathematics-conceptual knowledge of the topics and the possibility of implementing differentiated instruction (r =-0,576). Meanwhile, belief in self-proficiency is directly proportional to the DI implementation possibility (r = 0.828). In conclusion, we created two scenarios based on analysis, representing the current reality of how DI will be implemented and future implementation expectations. Moreover, this research strengthens the theory that beliefs influence the possibility of using differentiated instruction. We suggest a demand for an effective introduction to differentiation instruction during science teacher preparation programs and leading professional learning that may support the development of undergraduate students at the beginning of their careers.
Immunotherapy for endocrine tumours: a clinician’s perspective
Authors: Angelousi Anna , Tzoulis Ploutarchos , Tsoli Marina , Chatzellis Eleftherios , Koumarianou Anna , Kaltsas Gregory
Published: January 2024

Immunotherapy has revolutionised the treatment of oncological patients, but its application in various endocrine tumours is rather limited and is mainly used when conventional therapies have failed. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been employed in progressive adrenocortical carcinoma, primarily utilizing the anti-PD-L1 agent pembrolizumab, obtaining overall response rates ranging between 14% and 23%. In contrast, the response rate in phaeochromocytoma/paraganglioma was substantially less at 9%, considering the small number of patients treated. Similarly, the response rate in advanced differentiated thyroid carcinomas treated with pembrolizumab was also low at 9%, although the combination of ICIs with tyrosine kinase inhibitors showed higher efficacy. Low response rates to ICIs have also been observed in progressive medullary thyroid cancer, except in tumours with a high mutation burden (TMB). Pembrolizumab or spartalizumab can be utilized in patients with high TMB anaplastic thyroid cancer, obtaining better response rates, particularly in patients with high PD-L1 expression. Immunotherapy has also been used in a few cases of parathyroid carcinoma, showing limited antitumour effect. Pituitary carcinomas may exhibit a more favourable response to ICIs compared to aggressive pituitary tumours, particularly corticotroph tumours. Patients with advanced neuroendocrine tumours achieve an overall response rate of 15%, which varies according to the primary tumour site of origin, degree of differentiation, and therapeutic regimen utilised. Future research is needed to evaluate the potential role of immunohistochemical biomarkers, such as programmed death 1/programmed death ligand 1 and TMB, as predictors for the response to immunotherapy. Furthermore, randomised prospective studies could provide more robust data on the efficacy and side effects of ICIs.
Predicting glucocorticoid effectiveness in thyroid eye disease: combined value from serological lipid metabolism and an orbital MRI parameter
Authors: Zhang Haitao , Hu Hao , Wang Yueyue , Duan Xinjie , Chen Lu , Zhou Jiang , Chen Wen , Zhang Weizhong , Xu Xiaoquan , Chen Huanhuan
Published: January 2024

Purpose

The aim was to determine the combined value of serological lipid metabolism and an orbital MRI quantitative parameter in predicting the effectiveness of glucocorticoid (GC) therapy in patients with thyroid eye disease (TED).

Methods

This study retrospectively enrolled 46 patients with active and moderate-to-severe TED (GC-effective group, n = 29; GC-ineffective group, n = 17). Serological lipid metabolism, the orbital MRI-based minimum signal intensity ratio of extraocular muscles (EOM-SIRmin), as well as other clinical parameters before GC therapy were collected and compared between the two groups. Multivariate logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic curve analysis were adopted to identify independent predictable variables and assess their predictive performances.

Results

Compared to the GC-ineffective group, the GC-effective group showed lower serum total cholesterol levels (P = 0.006), lower serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels (P = 0.019), higher EOM-SIRmin values (P = 0.005), and shorter disease durations (P = 0.017). Serum total cholesterol and EOM-SIRmin were found to be independent predictors of GC-effective TED through multivariate analysis (odds ratios = 0.253 and 2.036 per 0.1 units, respectively) (both P < 0.05). The integration of serum total cholesterol ≤4.8 mmol/L and EOM-SIRmin ≥ 1.12 had a better predictive efficacy (area under the curve, 0.834) than EOM-SIRmin alone, with a sensitivity of 75.9% and a specificity of 82.4% (P = 0.031).

Conclusion

Serological lipid metabolism, combined with an orbital MRI-derived parameter, was a useful marker for predicting the effectiveness of GCs in patients with active and moderate-to-severe TED.
Design solution for a device to determine the energy consumption of sawing wood with chain saws
Authors: Kuvik Tomáš , Krilek Jozef , Kováč Ján , Pedryc Norbert
Published: January 2024

Cutting wood chips is one of the common work procedures in the course of processing wood with a saw chain. This paper presents the conceptual design of the device and the design of the device for determining the energy demand of such a process. The preparation is designed with the given parameters to achieve the most realistic conditions for sawing wood. It must contain the original cutting device from the STIHL MS 261 chainsaw. It consists of several calculations to determine the cutting moment and the loaded points of the preparation, which define the possible place of damage. In the conceptual design, calculations for cutting force Fr = 924 N and tensile force Fn = 290 N are processed in the work. From the calculated forces, it is possible to determine the resulting stress at the attachment or critical points. For comparison, a finite element method analysis was created in Creo Parametric. The results of the analysis confirm the appropriate selection of material and parameters for the application of the preparation to the test device. The resulting voltages, corresponding to a maximum value of 132 MPa, are negligible for this type of preparation in terms of safety and durability.
Disciplina, moralidad y trabajo: El Colegio Militar Leoncio Prado y su influencia en el nuevo modelo educativo peruano (1943 – 1969)
Authors: Vásquez Mendoza José
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo relata la historia del primer colegio militar del Perú, Leoncio Prado, y de cómo su sistema de aprendizaje fue la base para promulgar –en 1950– la nueva reforma educativa nacional que se mantuvo en las siguientes décadas. En ese sentido, el presente trabajo tiene los objetivos de conocer y analizar cómo una institución militar sirvió de ensayo para construir, por medio de la educación, un modelo de ciudadano disciplinado, fuerte y nacionalista. Este artículo por lo tanto es una investigación descriptiva–analítica de tipo histórica, que estudia el periodo de 1943 a 1969, dentro del campo de la educación peruana.
Chocano, Magdalena y Contreras, Carlos (2022). Nueva historia del Perú republicano. El desafío de la revolución. Reforma, nacionalismo y subversión (1956-1990)
Authors: Paliza Sánchez Luis Ernesto
Published: January 2024

La celebración del bicentenario motivó una creciente producción de textos sobre el proceso independentista en el Perú. No es casualidad que varias instituciones, públicas y privadas, se sumarán a este festín historiográfico, cuyo objetivo es difundir y dar nuevas luces sobre el nacimiento de nuestra República. Sin embargo, pocas publicaciones extendieron su análisis hasta los tiempos más recientes. Tendríamos que destacar la colección publicada por la Derrama Magisterial: Nueva Historia del Perú Republicano. Una propuesta que busca: «hacer una historia contemporánea que refleje las inquietudes actuales, que mire al pasado con los ojos puestos en el presente. Una historia al servicio del futuro» (Chocano y Contreras, 2022, p. 11). Cabe subrayar que los 6 tomos que componen esta colección presentan una nueva periodización de nuestra historia republicana hasta la actualidad, involucran también a más actores y sectores del territorio peruano, y presentan una nueva perspectiva de nuestra historia, entre otras singularidades.
Repertorio bibliográfico sobre historia de la educación en el Perú republicano, siglos XIX-XX
Authors: Loayza Pérez Alex
Published: January 2024

El presente artículo ofrece un repertorio bibliográfico acerca de la historia de la educación en el Perú republicano entre los siglos XIX y XX. Está dividida en cinco secciones: visiones generales, pensamiento y proyectos educativos, educación escolar, maestros y maestras, y textos escolares.
(Re)conociendo a un imperio andino. Reseña de Ochatoma, José y Cabrera, Martha (2022). Wari: nuevos aportes y perspectivas
Authors: Tantaleán Henry
Published: January 2024

Este es un importante libro editado por dos arqueólogos ayacuchanos de la Universidad San Cristóbal de Huamanga, quienes lideran las investigaciones de lo Wari desde la zona nuclear de dicha sociedad. José Ochatoma y Martha Cabrera nos presentan evidencias sobre arquitectura y materialidad que apoya la noción de la ciudad de Huari como la capital de una importante entidad política. Pero ¿qué fue Wari? Este libro mantiene esta pregunta a lo largo de sus páginas. En la presentación de Ochatoma ofrece algunos elementos de la discusión clásica sobre Wari, pero los editores encargan a Peter Kaulicke para que, al final, trate de sintetizar y plantear un escenario sobre la base del material aquí reunido y sus propias ideas. Y como Peter Kaulicke, después de unos breves comentarios dejaré las preguntas de fondo a la luz de tales nuevas investigaciones.
Mendoza, Zoila S. (2021). Qoyllur Rit’i: Crónica de una peregrinación cusqueña
Authors: Tello Barreda Carlos A.
Published: January 2024

Qoyllur Rit’i: Crónica de una Peregrinación Cusqueña, el último trabajo de la antropóloga Zoila Mendoza, es capaz de cautivar no solo a sus interlocutores y a académicas interesadas en el performance de la zona andina, sino también a cualquiera que se sienta atraído por las costumbres de los ciudadanos de los Andes sur peruanos. Mendoza establece el objetivo principal de su libro apenas iniciada la narrativa de sus peregrinaciones al santuario del Señor de Qoyllur Rit’i, una imagen de Jesucristo crucificado ubicada en una roca a las faldas del nevado Qollqepunku en la región Cusco de Perú: «Mi motivación principal ha sido que el contenido llegue de manera accesible a la actual y venidera jóvenes generaciones de pomacanchinos (naturales de Pomacanchi) y cusqueños (naturales de Cusco) y también a quien esté interesado/a en conocer algo del lado humano de esta popular festividad», (Mendoza, 2021, p, 9). En este objetivo radica la vital importancia de esta publicación: a pesar que la antropóloga no deja de lado el análisis académico de la peregrinación en base a metodologías recogidas de diversas disciplinas, el lenguaje que ella utiliza a través del libro, la organización del mismo, y la inclusión de información vital para los peregrinos -tales como coordenadas de lugares de importancia durante la caminata y diagramas de las coreografías que bailan los peregrinos quienes realizaron la caminata con la antropóloga—permite a todos sus lectores interactuar fácilmente con el texto y tener un registro exacto de la manera cómo se realizó esta costumbre en los años en que Mendoza acompañó a la delegación de pomacanchinos.
Appreciate art, air and aroma in the third space with comfortable heart
Authors: Bando Hiroshi , Ogawa Hiroko , Tanaka Kei , Nagahiro Shinji
Published: January 2024

The word “the third space” has some meanings, including the compartment with edema or ectopic fat. From social and human points of view, its novel concept was proposed by Ray Oldenburg. He defined it as local community, and the combined status of i) home for private time and ii) school/office for official occasion. It also has adequate TPO (time, space, occasion) for feeling easy and casualty with some common hobbies without tension. Another crucial concept would be “nomad” by Jacques Attali. It means changing working style and active creator class with internet development worldwide. Thus, new era has come.
Sofrimento psíquico entre estudantes: a abordagem dos técnicos e dos docentes em uma instituição federal de educação profissional e tecnológica
Authors: Felippe Jonis Manhaes Sales , Prado Eliane Antunes Marinho do
Published: January 2024

Este trabalho tem como objetivo investigar de que forma se dá a abordagem do sofrimento psíquico presente entre estudantes no âmbito do IFFluminense campus Cabo Frio, especialmente no que tange à atuação docente. Utilizou-se uma metodologia de pesquisa de campo, associando a aplicação de um questionário online aos professores e a realização de entrevistas presenciais com os profissionais técnicos envolvidos com o atendimento multiprofissional de saúde mental. Os dados coletados foram organizados e analisados por meio da estatística descritiva, quando quantitativos, e em categorias, quando qualitativos. Para o tratamento e a compreensão dessas informações qualitativas, utilizou-se os fundamentos da análise de conteúdo (organização, codificação e categorização). Os resultados da pesquisa mostraram que os docentes, embora sejam majoritariamente egressos de licenciaturas, possuem dificuldades na identificação e abordagem da questão, o que pode estar levando a um processo de invisibilização dos casos.
BILATERAL TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS PLANE BLOCK REDUCES POSTOPERATIVE NSAIDS USE AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC HERNIA REPAIR
Authors: Sekulovski M.
Published: January 2024

INTRODUCTION: Bilateral peripheral block (TAP - block) is usually performed under ultrasonography (US) guidance in the plane between the inner oblique abdominal muscle and the transversal abdominal muscle, and it aims to block the thoracoabdominal nerves from Th6 to L1 by infiltrating local anesthetic. TAP block is effective tool of managing pain control, especially in the first twenty-four hours after surgery. It improves recovery pathway following minimally invasive surgery and reduces narcotic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use for postoperative pain management in various different abdominal surgery.
AIM: The purpose of this research was to assess the analgesic efficacy of TAP block in regard to used NSAIDs concentrations during the first 24 hours following laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty. METHODS: The study was conducted with 60 patients, who were randomized into two groups. Control group – were patients who received general anesthesia (GA), and experimental group, were patients who have received GA and a bilateral TAP block. All patients received NSAIDs in the postoperative period. RESULTS: From the acquired data, during the first postoperative hour (POH) only 20% of the experimental group required Paracetamol in a dosage of 1000 mg. Control patients used three times more NSAIDs (60%). Compared to the control group, 63.3% of TAP-block patients did not require analgesia from the 6th to the 12th POH. In the control group average amount of paracetamol was 5167 mg, while in experimental group it was twice lower. Similar finding was established in regard to Ketonal consumption. The control group (without TAP-block) consumes around twice as many NSAIDs as the experimental group at all post-operative time intervals.
CONCLUSION: The findings of our research demonstrate that patients undergoing bilateral laparoscopic inguinal repair, administering ropivacaine as part of an US-guided bilateral TAP-block decreases the requirement of NSAIDs in the first twenty-four hours after surgery. TAP-block is a component of multimodal anesthesia and an adjuvant for intraoperative and postoperative analgesia.
THE EFFECT OF TOPICAL APPLICATION WITH OZOILE® AS A NOVEL METHOD IN THE COMPLEX TREATMENT OF SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS AND CHRONIC WOUNDS
Authors: Marinova P.
Published: January 2024

The treatment of severe and deep soft tissue infections, especially those combined with fascial necrosis is complex and involves a multidisciplinary team. The aim is to research the effect of topical application of Ozoile®, stable ozonides from organic extra-virgin olive oil +OILin the complex treatment of soft tissue infections and chronic wounds and to optimize the algorithm of these applications. Results: We applied LOT to a total of 84 patients (22.1%) of all 380 patients with soft tissue infections treated for the period March 2022-March 2023 at the First surgical clinic of Medical University – Pleven, Bulgaria. At Department “Surgical diseases” there were 49 (58,3%) patients with the superficial inflammatory process, 6 (7,1%) with chronic wounds, and 27 (34,6%) with deep soft tissue infection and necrotizing fasciitis who received topical applications of Ozoile®, stable ozonides from organic extra-virgin olive oil +OIL®OT. We compared the results with a group of 296 patients treated with conventional methods and routinely used antiseptics – hydroperoxide, povidone-iodine, and chlorhexidine gluconate. Statistically significant results in the Ozoile® group were: wound size reduction by 25% on the 5th day of treatment (p<0.04), reduction by 50% of baseline C-reactive protein levels on day 5th of treatment (p < 0.05), the local status of the wound on the 30th day after discharge - in the Ozoile® group we did not observe any complaints of redness, itching or other local discomforts (p< 0.05). We optimized an algorithm for the application of ozone therapy with OzoilE®
A collection and analysis of amphibians and reptiles from Nicaragua with new country and departmental records
Authors: Martínez-Fonseca José Gabriel , Holmes Iris A. , Sunyer Javier , Westeen Erin P. , Grundler Maggie R. , Cerda Peter A. , Fernández-Mena Maynor A. , Loza-Molina Julio C. , Monagan Jr. Ivan V. , Nondorf Daniel , Pandelis Gregory G. , Davis Rabosky Alison R.
Published: January 2024

Nicaragua is a biodiverse country, but documented herpetological specimens are underrepresented compared to neighboring countries. In 2018 we conducted a collaborative expedition between the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology and Nicaraguan biologists. We visited sites in the Pacific Low‑ lands, Caribbean Lowlands, and the Central Highlands, representing the three major biogeographic regions of Nicaragua. We collected specimens of 100 species from a total of 106 encountered. We provide acces‑ sion numbers and morphological, genetic, and ecological information for these specimens. We recorded 23 new departmental records and the first country record of Metlapilcoatlus indomitus (Smith & Ferrari‑Castro, 2008), filling gaps in the known distribution of the species within Nicaragua and across Central America. When available for each species, we provide range maps and comparative genetic trees including conspecific reference sequences from the region, making this work a significant addition to existing checklists of the herpetofauna in Nicaragua.
Psychometric Properties of Indonesian Version of Teacher Classroom Management Efficacy Scale
Authors: Paramita Pramesti Pradna , Sharma Umesh , Anderson Angelika , Laletas Stella
Published: January 2024

Teacher self-efficacy (TSE) in classroom management is an important predictor of teaching practice, but there are limited studies on the application in Asian countries, particularly Indonesia. Therefore, this study aimed to describe psychometric properties of Classroom Management Efficacy scale in Indonesian version. Psychometric properties of the scale were evaluated using a total of 582 Indonesian teachers, who served as participants. The results supported a bifactor model with high internal consistency, showing that the scale could be psychometrically sound measure of TSE in classroom management in Indonesian version.
Popular Sovereignty and Functional Political Institutions: Macintyre & Tocqueville on The Viability of Citizenship in Modern Liberal Democracies
Authors: Martínez-Hernández Abraham
Published: January 2024

Tocqueville’s exploration of the art of freedom has significant parallels with MacIntyre’s conception of practical rationality. Exploring these parallels and differences provides valuable insights for deliberations on the common good within contemporary political contexts. At first glance, MacIntyre clearly appears skeptical about the ability of liberal political institutions to uphold genuine common good. However, a closer examination of his ideas suggests a more nuanced perspective. Within the delicate fabric of local communities, rational deliberation may be possible –even when sustained by liberal political institutions– thus offering a pathway to the realization of genuine common good. This nuanced perspective to some extent aligns with Tocqueville’s insights, creating important parallels in their political implications. Both authors, for example, contend that tempering individualism is essential for the emergence of a robust notion of freedom and, consequently, a salutary understanding of the common good. Notably, for both Tocqueville and MacIntyre, local communities play a crucial role in contributing to that effect. In this light, fostering the conditions for local communities to thrive is more beneficial in today’s political landscape than advocating for a radical replacement of liberal political frameworks.
The role of local government in creating smart cities
Authors: Ura Elżbieta
Published: January 2024

The aim of the article is to draw attention to the issue of using modern technologies to create smart cities, also known as 15-minute cities or compact cities. Many such cities already exist worldwide, and others draw inspiration from their models. In Poland as well , efforts are being made to create smart cities that guarantee both sustainable development and an improvement in the quality of life for residents. In this regard, the primary role rests with local governments.The concept of a smart city was emphasized in the 2015 United Nations resolution called Agenda 2030, which highlights that the changes introduced in the functioning of cities are meant to promote social cohesion. The principles outlined in Agenda 2030 have the support of the European Commission, among other things, in the “Horizon Europe” program. The concept of a smart city revolves around ensuring that every resident has access to basic life necessities within a 15-minute walking or cycling distance from their home or by using public transport.The fundamental thesis arising from the above considerations is that actions aimed at creating smart cities have an impact on the sustainable environmental, social, and economic development, while also carrying risks that may limit residents’ rights and threaten their privacy.
Zakaz tzw. odwróconej dystrybucji leków daniną publiczną?
Authors: Wantoch-Rekowski Jacek
Published: January 2024

Ustawa – Prawo przedsiębiorców przewiduje, że przedsiębiorca może złożyć do właściwego organu lub właściwej państwowej jednostki organizacyjnej wniosek o wydanie wyjaśnienia co do zakresu i sposobu stosowania przepisów, z których wynika obowiązek świadczenia przez przedsiębiorcę daniny publicznej lub składek na ubezpieczenia społeczne lub zdrowotne, w jego indywidualnej sprawie (interpretacja indywidualna). Skuteczne złożenie wniosku wymaga spełnienia przesłanek podmiotowo-przedmiotowych, tj. wniosek może złożyć tylko przedsiębiorca i tylko w odniesieniu do przepisów dotyczących daniny publicznej lub składek na ubezpieczenia społeczne i zdrowotne. Artykuł zawiera analizy dotyczące ograniczeń w zakresie sprzedaży leków (zakaz tzw. odwróconej dystrybucji leków), w kontekście możliwości zakwalifikowania tych ograniczeń do danin publicznych. W opracowaniu wskazano czym są ciężary i świadczenia publiczne oraz daniny publiczne w świetle obowiązujących przepisów, poglądów doktryny i orzecznictwa. Z artykułu jednoznacznie wynika, że zakaz tzw. odwróconej dystrybucji leków jest istotnym ograniczeniem dla przedsiębiorcy, ale nie jest daniną publiczną. W konsekwencji sformułowano wniosek, że przedsiębiorca nie może skutecznie złożyć wniosku o wydanie decyzji interpretacyjnej dotyczącej art. 86a ustawy – Prawo farmaceutyczne.
An intelligent system for handwriting biometric forgery detection – communication from the research project implementation
Authors: Goc Mieczysław
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study is to discuss the main assumptions and goals of the “Rękopis” project, as well as to present the achieved results in the current phase of its implementation. The study is divided into two parts. The first part introduces the issue of handwriting in terms of its biometric properties and evaluates the possibilities of utilizing both classical methods and more advanced technologies in the analysis of original manuscripts to determine the technique of their application to a document surface, either manually or mechanically using a CNC device. In the second part, the applied research procedures and techniques will be presented, along with the obtained results of utilizing the characteristics of handwritten script, with particular emphasis on its biometric properties, in achieving the project goal mentioned above. Project “Rękopis” with the number DOB-SZAFIR/06/A/042/01/2020 titled “Intelligent System for Handwriting Biometric Forgery Detection” is funded by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), within the framework of the SZAFIR program, Competition No. 1/SZAFIR/2020. The project is carried out by a consortium composed of the Central Forensic Laboratory of the Police (leader), the Criminalistics Institute of the Polish Forensic Association Ltd., and JAS Technologies Ltd. The project implementation is planned for 48 months from 2020 to 2024.
Wybrane aspekty sprawności samorządu terytorialnego w świadczeniu usług publicznych
Authors: Romaniuk Paweł
Published: January 2024

Nieustanne przeobrażenia administracji samorządowej, silnie związane z rozwojem cywilizacyjnym, prawnym czy organizacyjnym, stały się uzasadnionym pretekstem do analizy wybranej formy działania jednostki samorządu terytorialnego, jaką jest jej sprawność. Samorząd terytorialny, wykonując zadania publiczne, w zakresie kształtowania skuteczności procesu wykonywania tych zadań, współpracuje z podmiotami publicznymi i niepublicznymi, wykorzystując przyjęte różnorodne rozwiązania prawne. W ramach tzw. prywatyzacji zadań publicznych korzysta chociażby z rozwiązań partnerstwa publiczno-prywatnego, wdrażając w sposób skuteczny w praktyce zasadę organizacyjnej elastyczności aparatu administracyjnego. To z kolei ma zapewniać podnoszenie sprawności własnych działań, stosując coraz to bardziej nowatorskie narzędzia i metody zarządzania jakością.
On the Rhetoric of Sports Heroism in Ancient and Modern Times
Authors: Zawisło Maria
Published: January 2024

Contemporary fascination with sports champions is the subject of many sociological and psychological analyses. The article complements this multi-level perspective with philosophical analyses in the field of the history of ideas and rhetorical communication. It presents the idea of sports heroism as a historically developing form of communication discourse. The premise is the thesis that the figure of a sports hero is each time a creation of a communication context, i.e. a message and interpretation using axio-normative, appealing and persuasive rhetorical means. In this rhetoric, objective and measurable sports mastery is strengthened and transformed into a communicative image enriched with moral, social, aesthetic, ludic-hedonistic and marketing meanings. The article is located in the humanistic area of the history of culture, and its reflection, which is the fruit of desk research, is developed in relation to the existing thematic literature using the hermeneutic principle of the fusion of interpretative horizons. The aim is to show the spectrum of meaning pertaining to the sports hero’s character components, starting from Greek athletics, through the discourse of ancient philosophers (developed by Coubertin) to the media fame of today’s sports champions. The rhetoric and practice of sporting mastery are two sides of the sporting coin.
Systematic Review of EMG-Driven Robots in Lower Extremity Post-Stroke Rehabilitation
Authors: Frentz Lea , Gallou William , Gran Amélie , Jerome Ines , Leclercq Clement , Kiper Aleksandra
Published: January 2024

Stroke is a prevalent health issue worldwide, often leading to lower extremity deficits and posing a significant challenge for physiotherapists in terms of gait rehabilitation. With the advent of technological advancements, new rehabilitation tools like EMG-driven robots have been developed. However, their effectiveness in rehabilitation needs to be explored due to their high cost. Therefore, this study aimed to determine whether EMG-driven robot therapy was more effective than conventional physiotherapy for gait rehabilitation in stroke patients. The researchers conducted a literature search using the PubMed, Cochrane, and PEDro databases and included only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focused on stroke patients with gait impairment, assessed using clinical functional scales. The treatment compared EMG-driven robot therapy for the lower extremities with conventional therapy. The analysis included three studies, which showed no significant improvement in locomotion, functional outcomes, or balance parameters with EMG-driven robots alone. However, when combined with conventional physiotherapy, EMG-driven robots demonstrated improvement in these outcomes. Positive effects were observed for spasticity and thigh circumference. In conclusion, EMG-driven robots can be an effective way to improve gait rehabilitation in stroke patients; however, further research with a specific protocol and explanation of the adaptation to each patient is needed.
Features of China and India’s Relations with Russia in Modern Geopolitical Realities
Authors: Lepa Tatyana
Published: January 2024

The world community, which has found itself at the stage of historical transformation of the world order, is looking for the ways to solve the accumulated problems in all spheres of life. In modern conditions of confrontation among political, financial, economic and military elites, the issues of Russia's strategic partnership with the countries of real influence on the world politics, due to their high economic rates as well as their political and technological growth, become vital. The purpose of the research is to determine the existing points of contact between the interests of the three countries (Russia, China and India) to further develop the most optimal interaction taking into consideration the position of each country, which will allow to minimize threats to the sovereignty and security of states in the ongoing struggle for the reconstruction of the world, for new markets and distribution of energy resources. The object of this research is aimed at describing the stages and directions of political, economic, technical and military cooperation among China, India and the Russian Federation. The empiric evidence for the research was the ideas of political leaders of countries, as well as statistical foreign economic indicators on the dynamics of the volumes of export-import operations of China, India and the Russian Federation. The scientific novelty of the author’s position consists of the integrated approach to strategic coordination in matters of interaction between the above countries regarding their main interests, which is a guarantee for them of the stability of relations, mutual support in all areas and ensuring state independence in the context of imposed world globalization.