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Spinal Cord Injury: Developments In Using Stem Cells and Specialised Cells in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
Authors: Olushanu Modinat
Published: October 2024

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a severely debilitating condition that results in irreversible neurological deficits and significantly diminishes quality of life. Traditionally, treatment has primarily focused on symptom management and has offered limited functional recovery. Recent advancements in regenerative medicine and stem cell research have presented new possibilities for SCI patients. This review discusses key developments in SCI treatment, particularly stem cell transplantation, specialised cells, and combinational therapies. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), neural stem cells (NSCs), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) have shown promise in neural repair and functional recovery. Additionally, combining stem cell therapy with rehabilitation and neurotrophic factors enhances the therapeutic potential. However, achieving consistent and substantial functional recovery remains challenging and requires further research and large-scale clinical trials. This review underscores the need to translate these scientific advancements into clinical practice to improve the quality of life of SCI patients.
Artificial intelligence in Small and Medium Enterprises – An Empirical Analysis of Critical Factors
Authors: Mathagu Samuel
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to investigate the critical factors that determine the artificial intelligence (AI) adoption decision among the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in UK. The study was driven by the increasing adoption of AI in the business environment, the significant contribution of SMEs in the economy, and their inherent challenges in technology adoption. background of the study was developed on the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework. An empirical study was conducted, using primary data collected from SMEs representative sample. A sample of 413 respondents was used. The data was analyzed empirically using structural equation modelling technique. The findings revealed that critical factors that significantly influenced AI adoption decisions in SMEs were regulations, perceived relative advantage, management support, technology infrastructure, and resources. However, complexity was not a significant critical factor. The research recommended that SMEs management should consider several aspects to improve AI adoption decision in their firms. These include investing in technological infrastructure, seeking relevant regulatory support and compliance, evaluating the benefits and advantages of proposed AI technologies, and mobilize relevant resources for AI investments.
DE L’EFFET DE BORD À L’EFFET SONORE: LA GUITARE SATURÉE ENTRE PERFORMANCES TECHNIQUES ET PERFORMANCES ARTISTIQUES
Authors: Etievent Cazorla William
Published: October 2024

La distorsion des signaux induite par les limitations physiques des amplificateurs est devenue un ressort important de l’expressivité des guitaristes électriques au cours du xxe siècle. L’histoire de ce processus révèle comment facteurs d’instruments et artistes se sont appropriés l’amplification électronique à mesure de son développement. Elle invite également à décloisonner l’articulation entre art et technique et permet d’envisager de quelle manière innovation, ingéniosité technique et créativité artistique peuvent éventuellement s’influencer.
MODÈLES DE PRÉDICTION PERCEPTIFS ET VISUO-MOTEURS COMME UN ÉLÉMENT DE LA PRATIQUE DE L’IMPROVISATION ET DE LA PÉDAGOGIE DE LA GUITARE JAZZ
Authors: Brandon Amy
Published: October 2024

Bien que peu nombreux, certains éléments d’ordre qualitatif semblent indiquer que les guitaristes de jazz experts utilisent un processus de prédiction perceptif ou visuo-moteur pour « esquisser » et préparer leurs improvisations, surtout dans des situations musicales complexes ou répétitives. Une approche reposant sur la visualisation de modèles pour l’apprentissage du manche de la guitare est également très présente depuis ses débuts dans la pédagogie de la guitare jazz. Cependant, malgré cette apparente convergence des modèles visuo-moteurs entre la pratique des experts et la pédagogie des novices, de nombreux professeurs de guitare de niveau universitaire considèrent l’actuel cadre pédagogique de la guitare comme problématique et notent que les étudiants de premier cycle ont souvent des difficultés à improviser et à acquérir les compétences techniques de base. Ce problème pourrait avoir de nombreuses origines, parmi lesquelles une entrée généralement tardive dans l’apprentissage. De plus, les modèles de prédiction perceptifs et visuo-moteurs, bien que pouvant réduire la complexité cognitive et biomécanique dans l’appréhension du manche, peuvent également réduire la créativité dans la résolution de problèmes, ainsi que l’influence des représentations externes ou diagrammatiques et de schémas. L’apprentissage de la guitare jazz est un processus fluide et évolutif, et la plupart des étudiants font finalement un tri parmi les difficultés dues au manche et à la créativité. Mais il semblerait que les modèles de rétroaction perceptifs et visuo-moteurs puissent à la fois faciliter et compliquer la performance guitaristique dans un contexte d’improvisation, en permettant une navigation fluide dans la couche « labyrinthique » du manche mais aussi en limitant potentiellement la créativité dans l’exploration créative et en contraignant les prises de décisions musicales.
La responsabilidad social como estrategia competitiva empresarial
Authors: Rafael Ugarriza Díaz  , Cedrid Gómez Torregrosa
Published: October 2024

Este informe tiene por objeto ofrecer un análisis de la responsabilidad social empresarialpara desarrollar practicas responsables que refuercen su imagen externa e institucional, alcanzandomayores niveles de credibilidad, lealtad y reconocimiento entre sus clientes trabajadores proveedoresaccionistas, autoridades y comunidades en general, volviese más atractivas y con esto experimentadosbeneficios tanto cuantitativos como cualitativos en sus operaciones generales. Estas exigenciascompetitivas que realimentan las necesidades de las empresas de adoptar políticas o prácticas deresponsabilidad social a la hora de ser ejecutadas, no son abordadas de manera efectiva en las cuales setengan pleno conocimiento del ambiente tanto interno como externo las que determinaran en ultimasu éxito o fracaso. Cada vez los consumidores están dispuestos a premiar o castigar a una empresapor su desempeño en el área social o ambiental. Hoy en día hay entidades en Colombia, comotejido humano que a través de alianzas con empresas que producen productos masivos recaudanfondos a través de las compras efectuadas por los consumidores para hacer inversiones sociales. Lasevidencias indican que los ciudadanos están dispuestos a pagar precios más altos por productos deempresas socialmente responsable o por el contrario penalizar empresas en las cuales no se observanestos comportamientos.
Importancia Estratégica de San Andrés y Providencia
Authors: Guillermo Villalba Torres  , Miguel Guerrero Sánchez
Published: October 2024

Este artículo analiza la importancia estratégica del archipiélago de San Andrés y Providenciapara Colombia, en los aspectos económicos, políticos y militares que representa el archipiélago,así como los principales problemas que afectan actualmente al territorio. El de mayor importanciaestá proviniendo de uno de los ocho países que limitan con Colombia en sus fronteras marítimas delmar Caribe, esto evidenciado en el fallo de la Corte Internacional de Justicia sobre la disputa de loslímites marítimos entre Colombia y Nicaragua, representando un incremento en las problemáticassocioeconómicas internas de esta región, sobre depredación de la pesca en zonas tradicionales paralos isleños de este archipiélago, intereses de Nicaragua sobre la explotación de recursos naturalescomo el petróleo en la reserva natural Seaflower. De lo anterior se soportará este análisis con lasteorías de ponentes históricos en la doctrina marítima, tales como el señor Alfred Thaylor Mahan,donde han tenido una gran influencia a través de los tiempos y muestran el significado estratico quetiene el control de los mares.
Diseño del cuarto de máquinas y cálculo de la necesidad propulsiva de un buque de cabotaje para la flota fluvial colombiana, fundamentado en las necesidades de electromovilidad del proyecto I+D ferrofluvial 4.0
Authors: Alexander Raigoza Villada  , José María Riola
Published: October 2024

Como parte del proyecto I+D "Ferrofluvial 4.0 – Plan de investigación para la evaluacióny priorización de tecnologías orientadas a la electromovilidad y su penetración e impactos en elfortalecimiento de encadenamientos productivos de Colombia en sus modos férreo y fluvial”, seha desarrollado este trabajo en el cual busca mostrar las características básicas de un buque decabotaje para la flota fluvial colombiana, y así mismo realizar los respectivos cálculos de potenciapara el sistema de propulsión y equipos auxiliares con los métodos matemáticas más utilizados enla construcciones de buques actualmente; para dejar planteado un diseño conceptual del cuarto demáquinas el buque de cabotaje que se pueda desempeñar apropiadamente en las cuencas fluvialesde nuestro territorio considerando también los cuatro pilares del Modelo Energético Nacional conel fin de lograr la migración energética: seguridad y confiabilidad en el abastecimiento, mitigacióny adaptación al cambio climático, competitividad y desarrollo económico, y conocimiento e innovación.Se presentarán resultados de los diseños del sistema de propulsión, generación eléctrica,contraincendios, almacenamiento de combustible, sistema de ventilación y arreglo general del cuartode máquinas.
CHILDREN'S STORY OF REALISTIC FICTION AS STRENGTHENING THE VALUE OF THE NATION'S CHARACTER EDUCATIONAL ATTITUDE
Authors: Encil Puspitoningrum
Published: October 2024

Stories specifically for children are called children's story. The content in it is in the form of daily life that a child carries out in his life. One type of children's story is realistic fiction. This type of research uses literature study. Finding various theories, laws, postulates, principles, or ideas that are used to analyze and solve formulated research questions is the focus of this research. The results of this research show that children's story can be used as a guide in strengthening the values ​​of national character education. Because instilling the values ​​of national character education through children's story is considered capable of helping the formation of students as human beings who have moral and ethical values.
THE INFLUENCE OF BRAND IMAGE AND PRICE TOWARDS CAR PURCHASING DECISIONS AT LIEK MOTOR INDRAPURA SURABAYA
Authors: Dicky Esanata Soedarjanto  , Is Fadhilah
Published: October 2024

Determining a brand of product that consumers will choose is one of the influences towards consumer purchasing decisions in choosing that product. This research aims to determine the influence of brand image and price on the decision to purchase a Toyota car at PT. Liek Motor Indrapura Surabaya. The type of research used is quantitative research carried out by filling out questionnaires by consumers. The research results show that partially brand image and price have a positive effect on consumer purchasing decisions for Toyota cars at PT. Liek Motor Indrapura Surabaya. The better the brand image, the higher the consumer's purchasing decisions and vice versa. This means that the higher the car unit price, the lower the consumer purchasing decision and vice versa.
FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE TRAINING TO IMPROVE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FOR PRINTING BUSINESS ACTORS
Authors: Agung Wijaya  , Fitra Ria Silvida  , Tito Malindo
Published: October 2024

This community service activity aims to increase the understanding and skills of Brangkal printing business actors in financial management. Through this training, business actors are expected to be able to manage their finances more effectively and efficiently, which in turn will improve the performance and sustainability of their business. The methods used in this training include material delivery, interactive discussions, and direct practice. The training material includes the basics of accounting, cash flow management, preparation of financial reports, and financial planning strategies. The results of this training show a significant increase in participants' understanding and ability to manage business finances. Participants also reported positive changes in the way they recorded and planned their finances, which resulted in increased operational efficiency and profitability of their businesses. Discussions in this training identified several challenges faced by business actors in implementing good financial governance, including limited resources and previous knowledge. However, through this training, business actors obtain practical solutions and support to overcome these challenges.
IMPROVING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' KNOWLEDGE REGARDING IDENTIFICATION RECORDING AND STUDENTS’ PERSONAL HEALTH RECORDING AT SDN KAMPUNG DALEM 6 KEDIRI
Authors: Rimawati  , Muhamad Liswansyah Pratama
Published: October 2024

Medical Records in the world of education are very important to be implemented in terms of administrative and documentation aspects. In terms of administration, the existence of health records can make it easier for teachers or principals to store and search for files related to the health of their students, while in documentation it can make it easier for teachers to find out the health history of students. The purpose of this study was to identify elementary school teachers' knowledge about students’ personal health records at SDN Kampung Dalem 6 Kediri. This study used a simple descriptive design with a collection tool in the form of a questionnaire. The study was conducted at SDN Kampung Dalem 6 Kediri with total sample of 13 respondents. Samples were taken using the training, technical guidance, facilitation approach methods. The results of the study showed that more than half of the respondents (69.20%) had high knowledge about personal health records and the rest (31.80%) had moderate knowledge. The recommendation of this study is to conduct further research by increasing the number of respondents.
CORRELATION BETWEEN DEPRESSION LEVEL AND LIFE QUALITY OF HIV PATIENTS AT POLY VCT REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL PROF.DR. SOEKANDAR, MOJOKERTO
Authors: Imam Zainuri
Published: October 2024

Life quality of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) patients is important to note because this infectious disease is chronic and progressive so that it has a wide impact on all aspects of life both physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. Psychosocial problems especially depression is more severe faced by patients so that it can reduce the life quality. The purpose of this study is to explain the relationship between depression and life quality in HIV patients. The design of this study used correlation analytic with non-probability sampling of consecutive types, conducted on June 23 until June 30, 2020, with 52 respondents. The research instrument used the WHO Life quality-BREF questionnaire to evaluate life quality and Beck Depression Inventory II to evaluate depression levels. The results of the study were tested with Spearman Rho and showed the level of depression in the non-depression category of (17.3%) 9 respondents in the mild category (13.5%) 7 respondents in the moderate category (32.7%) 17 respondents and in the severe category (36.5 %) 19 respondents and good life quality (42.3%) 22 respondents and poor category (57.7%) 30 respondents. From the results of the study obtained p value = (0,000) <α (0.05), which showed that there was correlation between depression level and life quality of HIV patients at Poly VCT Regional General Hospital Prof. Dr. Soekandar, Mojokerto. Depression contributed to a decrease in life quality of HIV patients, psychological burdens on sufferers such as sufferers felt pessimistic about the future, seeing themselves as worthless could have a dominant effect on decreasing life quality of HIV patients.
REDUCING INCIDENT OF ARI THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION WITH EXERCISE METHOD CLEAN AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SEMAMPIR 1 KEDIRI
Authors: Sandy Kurniajati
Published: October 2024

Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) is an infectious disease of upper and lower respiratory tract caused by infectious agents. ARI can be transmitted directly or indirectly. ARI attacks more common in children. The problem, many students infected with ARI and transmission of ARI is also high. This health education starting from requesting permission letters, making proposals. The community service aims to increase students' understanding of ARI and how to prevent it, which increasing the behavior of maintaining a clean and heathy life and reducing the prevalence rate of acute respiratory tract infections in students at Elementary School of Semampir I Kediri. The population is 28 of fifth grade students. The results of the pre-test given before the education was carried out showed that the number of students who scored in category of 39% poor, 54% moderate, and 7% good. Students can answer questions related to knowledge about preventing acute respiratory infections. In post-test result, students received scores in the categories of 14% poor, 47% moderate, and 39% good. Results were that health education regarding clean and healthy lifestyle with methods Power-Point and effective exercise to increase students' knowledge and awareness regarding preventing the transmission of ARI.
ACTIVITY DAILY LIVING PASIEN PENYAKIT PARU OBSTRUKTIF KRONIK SETELAH MENJALANI STRENGTHENING EXERCISE SELAMA 4 MINGGU
Authors: Nugroho Irmawan Andri , Nugroho Fajar Agung , Shazmira Nurul , Sugiarto Gabriel Alfina Fransisca , Tias Ramadha Hidayaning , Nurfitria Naeli Alfi
Published: October 2024

PPOK adalah sekelompok penyakit yang memengaruhi aliran udara masuk dan keluar paru-paru. Hal ini dapat menyebabkan hipoksemia dan hiperkapnia karena kelemahan dan obstruksi otot pernapasan meningkatkan resistensi aliran udara dan menciptakan ketidakseimbangan ventilasi. Teknik latihan kekuatan meningkatkan panjang otot normal, yang memungkinkan kadar oksigen lebih tinggi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan bagaimana latihan kekuatan memengaruhi aktivitas harian pasien PPOK. Sampel penelitian mencakup 30 pasien PPOK. Kuesioner indeks Barthel digunakan sebagai instrumen. Latihan kekuatan memiliki dampak positif pada aktivitas harian pasien PPOK.
SLEEP HYGIENE IN ADOLESCENTS
Authors: Iwan Purnawan  , Ikit Netra Wirakhmi
Published: October 2024

Adolescent health is crucial for developing a productive future generation, with sleep quality being a key component. Many adolescents struggle with sleep issues due to academic pressure, excessive gadget use, and poor habits. This community service project aimed to improve sleep hygiene awareness among students at MTS Ma'arif 2 Ajibarang through leaflet distribution. On April 30, 2024, 150 sleep hygiene leaflets were distributed to students. Feedback was gathered from students and teachers to evaluate engagement and understanding. The leaflets were well-received. The leaflet distribution effectively raised awareness about sleep hygiene among adolescents. Future studies should assess the long-term impact of such interventions on sleep behaviors and health outcomes.
LEGAL PROTECTION COUNSELING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LAU GUMBA VILLAGE
Authors: Maria Ferba Editya S  , Icha Florensia  , Jimmy Prisma  , Rocky Batanta
Published: October 2024

The crime of domestic violence (KDRT) is a complex and multifaceted crime. The problem of domestic violence itself is actually a problem that often occurs in married life, but some people do not consider what they experience as a wrong act in the eyes of the law. Therefore, the public needs to be given an understanding of domestic violence, so that if domestic violence occurs or experiences, the victim can take legal steps. This outreach activity in the community is motivated by phenomena that occur in the community. The method used is a participatory method which is expected to play an active role in legal education activities in the form of; (1) Socialization in legal education regarding Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning Domestic Violence; (2) Question and answer session about domestic violence.
EDUKASI KESEHATAN PERAWATAN ASMA PADA ORANGTUA DI POSYANDU BALITA MAWAR II DESA BANGSAL KOTA KEDIRI
Authors: Erva Elli Kristanti  , Fidiana Kurniawati  , Dyah Ayu Kartika Wulan Sari  , Vitaria Wahyu Astuti
Published: October 2024

Asma merupakan penyakit tidak menular kronis yang dapat diderita oleh anak hingga dewasa. Asma ditandai dengan sesak napas, mengi, batuk, gangguan aliran ekspirasi, yang terjadi akibat inflamasi kronis, hiperresponsivitas saluran napas (bronkospasme), hipersekresi mukus, dan remodelling saluran napas (hipertrofi dan hiperplasia otot polos, angiogenesis, dan fibrosis) yang terjadi pada penyakit asma kronis yang tidak diobati. Kontrol asma dinilai dalam dua aspek, yaitu kontrol gejala dan kontrol risiko yang tidak diinginkan. Kontrol gejala yang buruk akan membebani pasien dan meningkatkan risiko eksaserbasi, meskipun pasien dengan kontrol gejala yang baik masih dapat mengalami eksaserbasi berat. Orangtua perlu memahami dengan betul perawatan asma sehingga meminimalkan risiko kekambuhan. Tujuan kegiatan edukasi kesehatan adalah peningkatan pengetahuan orangtua tentang perawatan asma dan gizi seimbang. Edukasi kesehatan diberikan kepada ornagtua sebanyak 1 kali setelah melakukan diskusi dengan orangtua tentang pemahaman awal mengenai perawatan asma dilanjutkan dengan kegiatan edukasi kepada orangtua yang mengikuti posyandu balita di Kelurahan Bangsal Kota Kediri. Hasil kegiatan edukasi kesehatan Pengetahuan orangtua  mayoritas belum memiliki  Pengetahuan tentang perawatan dan makanan seimbang dengan hasil penilaian kurang sebanyak 15 orangtua (50%), pengetahuan orangtua tentang perawatan asma dan makanan seimbang setelah dilakukan edukasi Kesehatan didapatkan meningkat setelah diberikan edukasi kesehatan orangtua memiliki pengetahuan baik sebanyak 21 orangtua (70%). Pemberian edukasi perawatan asma dan makanan seimbang dapat diterima oleh masyarakat karena dilakukan melalui kegiatan sharing bersama dengn para orangtua dan setelah itu tim pengabdian masyarakat memberikan edukasi kesehatan.
INFLUENCE OF SERVICE QUALITY AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE TOWARDS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN USING LOAN SERVICES AT THE MANADO PAWNSHOP OFFICE
Authors: Venna Aprilian Dalentang  , Is Fadhilah
Published: October 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of service quality and employee performance towards customers' decisions in using lending services at the Manado Pawnshop Office. This research is important considering the strategic role of Pawnshop as a financial institution that provides collateral-based lending services. Data was collected through a survey of 150 customers who used lending services at the Manado Pawnshop Office. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis to measure the influence of service quality and employee performance on customer decisions. The research results show that service quality has a significant positive influence on customer decisions. This indicates that aspects such as reliability, responsiveness and good service guarantees increase customer satisfaction and encourage them to use lending services. Apart from that, employee performance has also been proven to have a significant positive influence on customer decisions. The performance of employees who are professional, responsive and knowledgeable about Pawnshop products is a determining factor in customer decision making. The conclusion of this research is that both service quality and employee performance are key factors that influence customers' decisions in using lending services at the Manado Pawnshop Office. The practical implication of these findings is that Pawnshop needs to continue to improve service quality and employee performance to maintain and increase customer trust. It is hoped that this research can contribute to literature related to service management and human resource development in the financial sector.
HUBUNGAN POLA ASUH IBU DENGAN KEJADIAN STUNTING DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS SINGAPARNA KABUPATEN TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Bayu Brahmantia  , Ajeng Amanda Thayeb  , Asep Setiawan  , Neni Sholihat  , Ubad Badrudin
Published: October 2024

Secara eksplisit Stunting merupakan suatu kondisi gagal tumbuh pada bayi (0-11 bulan) dan anak balita (12-59 bulan) akibat kekurangan gizi kronis terutama pada 1000 hari pertama kehidupan sehingga anak terlalu pendek untuk usianya. Secara umum kejadian stunting dapat disebabkan oleh pengaruh pola asuh orang tua terhadap anak. Pola asuh ini meliputi sikap atau kebiasaan orang tua yang diterapkan dalam mengasuh dan membesarkan anak di rumah. Data Puskesmas Singaparna pada tahun 2021 mencapai 121 anak yang mengalami stunting. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pola asuh ibu dengan kejadian stunting di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Singaparna. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode korelasional. Sampel sebanyak 85 orang diperoleh secara non-probability sampling dengan teknik sampling sistematik. Data diperoleh dengan kuesioner tertutup dan data dianalisis menggunakan distribusi frekuensi dan chi square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pola asuh ibu sebagian besar termasuk kurang (41,2%) dan kejadian stunting sebagian besar adalah stunting (62,4%). Hasil uji chi square menunjukkan ada hubungan pola asuh ibu dengan kejadian stunting dengan nilai p value sebesar 0,000. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat hubungan pola asuh orang tua dengan kejadian stunting. Saran kepada lembaga pendidikan, puskesmas, dan ibu-ibu yang mempunyai balita hendaknya bersinergi dalam meningkatkan status gizi balita dimulai dari menambah wawasan atau pengetahuan akan pentingnya pola asuh yang baik guna menurunkan risiko terjadinya stunting
REPRESENTASI TINGKAT KONTROL ASMA PADA PASIEN ASMA DENGAN KELOMPOK USIA 40 – 60 TAHUN DI RSPAL dr. RAMELAN SURABAYA
Authors: Hariyono Rudi , Chaterina Janes Pratiwi  , Ririn Kusmiati
Published: October 2024

Asma sangat umum terjadi di negara-negara berkembang, seperti Indonesia, dan masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang serius. Pengendalian asma diperlukan untuk meminimalkan risiko eksaserbasi dan penurunan fungsi paru, mengoptimalkan aktivitas sehari-hari pada pasien asma. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui representasi tingkat kontrol asma pada pasien asma di RSPAL Poli Paru dr. Ramelan Surabaya. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan konsekutif sampling yang diperoleh pada 30 pasien asma dengan kelompok umur 40 – 60 tahun. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah Asthma Control Test (ACT). Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan mean, standar deviasi, distribusi frekuensi dan persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat pengendalian asma masuk kategori “tidak terkontrol” sebanyak 17 responden (56,7%), kategori “terkontrol sebagian” sebanyak 6 responden (20%), dan kategori “terkendali sebagian” sebanyak 7 responden (23,3%) untuk “dikendalikan dengan baik”. Tingkat pengendalian asma terbanyak di RSPAL Poli Paru dr. Ramelan Surabaya tidak terkendali. Proporsi pasien yang tidak terkontrol bervariasi menurut variabel klinis dan demografi.
Capítulo 3: Desafios na Formação de Professores
Authors: Póvoa Pontes Coelho Juciano
Published: October 2024

respeitando e valorizando as identidades dos alunos, é essencial para promover um ambiente inclusivo e acolhedor. A formação deve incluir práticas que estimulem a empatia e o respeito às diferenças.
Capítulo 4: Brincadeiras como Ferramentas de Aprendizagem
Authors: Póvoa Pontes Coelho Juciano
Published: October 2024

disso, o lúdico desempenha um papel crucial na formação das habilidades sociais das crianças. Ao participar de brincadeiras em grupo, elas aprendem sobre cooperação, respeito às regras e resolução de conflitos. Essas interações sociais são essenciais para o desenvolvimento emocional saudável e para a construção da empatia. Através do brincar, as crianças têm a oportunidade de expressar suas emoções e entender as dos outros, criando um ambiente propício para o aprendizado colaborativo. É importante ressaltar que a implementação do lúdico na educação requer uma formação adequada dos educadores. Professores devem estar preparados para criar ambientes ricos em oportunidades lúdicas que
Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Its Effect on Self-Esteem Among Youth in Canada
Authors: Szaniszlo-Luty Larissa
Published: October 2024

This paper explores how participation in extracurricular activities impacts self-esteem among youth and whether there are any other independent variables that may influence this relationship. I will answer the following research questions: How does participation in extracurricular activities affect a student’s self-rated self-esteem in Canada, between the ages of 10 and 15? Also, how do other independent variables, including type of activity, age, sex/gender, academic success and engagement, and perceived peer acceptance interact with participation in extracurricular activities to influence self-esteem?
The Garden and Its Walls
Authors: Wade-Vallance Jacob
Published: October 2024

This essay examines the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver through a sociocultural lens. Positioned in Chinatown within Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES), the garden is the first authentic Ming Dynasty-style scholar’s garden outside of China. Operating as both a public park managed by the Vancouver Park Board, as well as a paid garden managed by a nonprofit organization, the garden symbolizes an intersection of Canadian and Chinese cultures, offering a distinctive lens for analyzing cultural interplay. The concepts of the «contact zone» as well as assemblage theory are central to understanding the garden’s role in facilitating cross-cultural dialogues. Influenced by scholars like James Clifford and Mary Louise Pratt, the garden serves as a physical and conceptual space where cultures converge, fostering interpersonal dialogue among visitors of varied backgrounds. Philipp Schorch’s expansion of the contact zone to museum spaces offers a framework for analyzing the garden as representing Chinese culture in Vancouver as well as tying the garden to its locality. The analysis of the garden extends beyond its own confines and over its walls, exposing and exploring the complex relationship the garden has to its surrounding space, the DTES, and Chinatown.
Rooted Bonds: Human-Plant Kinship With Indigenous Peoples in the Amazonia
Authors: Dur Annabel
Published: October 2024

As the Anthropocene epoch unfolds, humans must reckon with rapid environmental and climatic changes that endanger many peoples and life forms worldwide. To contend with these threatening events, anthropology has begun redefining perspectives that recognize nonhuman actors as having agency. This shift in perspective to reconsider what makes us human and our engagement with the living world can guide us to better understand how to form caring and nurturing relationships with our living environment. Anthropological thinkers should consider the role of nonhuman beings in their studies. This includes examining how intimacy, care, and kinship are formed among human and nonhuman actors. Moving away from binary views of biological and nonbiological kinship, known as fictive kinship, will make more space to form multispecies relationships with important living creatures we have historically, and politically, divorced ourselves from.
Unveiling Srebrenica: a Dual Perspective on the 1995 Genocide UN and VRS Documents
Authors: Pachal Sarah
Published: October 2024

In July 1995, the Army of the Serb Republic (VRS) and paramilitary forces carried out a genocide in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina that claimed the lives of over 8,000 Muslims. Understanding this tragic period necessitates an examination of documents from the United Nations (UN) and the VRS. According to UN documents, it was ill-equipped and underprepared to deal with the situation. Daily reports suggest insufficient resources, restricted movement, and dependence on rumors owing to limited access to information, limiting their capacity to deliver meaningful aid. VRS records illustrate the organized character of the genocide through explicit talks and coded language used to hide operations. However, critical personal histories and contextual information on the VRS members are missing, leaving unresolved questions regarding motivations. Documents from both the UN and VRS provide distinct viewpoints. UN records highlight the problems of an underprepared organization, while VRS testimony sheds light on the organized nature of the genocide. Through an analysis of daily UN reports and select testimony from VRS members at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), this paper argues that the shortcomings of international intervention and the deliberate, organized actions of the VRS were crucial factors in enabling the genocide at Srebrenica, shedding light on both the failures of the global community and the calculated strategies employed by those responsible.
Model Pembelajaran Mesin Hibridisasi RFXGB Untuk Prediksi Drop Out Siswa MOOC
Authors: Putra Muhammad Ricky Perdana
Published: October 2024

Sebagai suplemen pembelajaran atau pemenuhan kebutuhan pembelajar sepanjang hayat, platform pembelajaran nonformal yaitu MOOC cukup diminati oleh khalayak umum. Namun, terdapat permasalahan yaitu 90% persen siswa MOOC mengalami drop out (DO). Akibatnya nama penyelenggara terkena imbas sehingga menurun reputasinya. Metode yang dapat dilakukan sebagai manajemen resiko yaitu melakukan prediksi siswa DO berbasis Machine Learning (ML) dengan menggunakan model hybrid yang dibangun dengan lebih dari satu model sehingga dapat meningkatkan performa prediksi. Layer pertama dengan algoritma Random Forest (RF), dan layer kedua dengan algoritma Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). Dataset dikumpulkan dari log aktivitas pengguna pada MOOC XuetangX. Hasil pengujian dengan K-Fold cross validation dan confusion matrix, menunjukkan hasil bahwa model hy mendapatkan nilai akurasi 82.89%, presisi 85.03%, recall 93.84%, F1-Score 89.22%, dan AUC 81.43%.
Everything and Nothing
Authors: Sell Alexander
Published: October 2024

Kathe Koja’s strange horror novel The Cipher (1991) is a peculiar genre fiction that immediately attracts the attention of both horror connoisseurs and philosophers alike. It is at once a visceral, psychological horror and a theoretically intriguing dilemma. It follows the fascinating and horrific events that transpire after a disc of pure nothingness opens up in the protagonist’s home, consuming the lives of the characters just as it does the plot. This non-object pushes readers to discern its peculiar ontology but yields, as one would expect, nothing. This essay reads The Cipher through Martin Heidegger’s equally unorthodox version of the nothing (das Nichts), demonstrating how Heideggerian metaphysical thought can help to illuminate the novel’s strange nothingness, and how Koja’s novel can help us to see the horror inherent in Heidegger’s philosophy. It suggests that horror may be found not in the nihilistic lack of meaning but in our “imprisonment” in meaning.
Laying the Groundwork: Insights from Organisational Ethics for Humanitarian Innovation
Authors: Hunt Matthew , Okhowat Ali , Krishnaraj Gautham , McClelland Ian , Schwartz Lisa
Published: October 2024

Humanitarian innovation is occurring in a wide range of organisational contexts, from innovation labs and hubs, to specialised units within humanitarian organisations, to small social innovation startups and through intersectoral partnerships. Ethical considerations associated with innovation activities have been the source of increased discussion, including critiques around inclusion in the definition of problems, imposition of solutions, introduction of new risks for people in crisis situations and potential for exploitation. To promote ethical innovation, various initiatives have sought to articulate guiding values and to create resources and frameworks to integrate values in project design and implementation. A distinctive yet complementary line of ethical analysis is offered by the approach of positive organisational ethics, which considers the features of organisations that promote and sustain conditions supportive of ethical action. In this paper we examine three dimensions of an organisation’s ethical infrastructure: the resources that are established, such as policies and statements of organisational values; the practices that are enacted, such as methods of onboarding new staff; and the capacities that are fostered and accessed, including ethics knowledge and skills. Attention to these features constitutes an important means of laying the groundwork for organisational conditions that are supportive of ethical humanitarian innovation.
Consolation
Authors: Roxberg Åsa
Published: October 2024

What is consolation [comfort], what is it not and is consolation relevant to professional care today. These questions are analysed in this essay. The starting point is Roxberg’s thesis about consolation. The ethical explication of ’personhood’ and of inner and outer truths are moulding the theoretical framework and the horizon of understanding is foremost from the Book of Job in the Old Testament. Job is afflicted by disease and accidents and his friends try to console him, but Job is not consoled. Their consolation is non-consolation, and the question is why? The friends lack openness to Job’s suffering and their locked perceptions about the right consolation for Job are understood as the hermeneutic idea of the conflict of interpretations is missing.  On the playfield of consolation there is only one team to play against, their own truth. Consolation becomes a lonely team player without any team to play against.
The Convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technologies (FinTech) in Shaping Future Urban Landscape Planning
Authors: Abedalrhman Kahtan , Alzaydi Ammar , Shiban Yaser
Published: October 2024

As cities worldwide transition into smart urban ecosystems, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technologies (FinTech) becomes crucial. This article delves into the fusion of these technologies under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to enhance urban planning and development. It critically examines how AI and FinTech not only optimize efficiency, sustainability, and livability but also tackle infrastructural and economic challenges within urban environments. By employing a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative data analysis and case studies from both global contexts and specific projects within Saudi Arabia, this study provides comprehensive insights into the potential societal and economic impacts. It also identifies key challenges, such as regulatory hurdles, ethical considerations, and the need for substantial initial investments that could impede technology adoption. This research aims to offer stakeholders a detailed roadmap to navigate these complexities and achieve Vision 2030's ambitious goals, thereby preparing Saudi cities for a smarter and more sustainable future.
Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth, Yield and Quality of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) cv. Pusa Himani
Authors: Ajmeri Aamir Sohel , Bairwa H.L. , Pilania Shalini , Meena R.H. , Bunker R.N. , Meena R. L. , Chandel Rajesh
Published: October 2024

In this report, we compared the integrated effect of FYM, vermicompost, poultry manure with inorganic fertilizers incorporated with PSB for yield in radish cv. Pusa Himani in response of morphological, yield as well as quality attributes. As per data analysis T6 [NPK (75%) + vermicompost (25% of N) + PSB] significantly enhanced the highest plant height, leaf length, number of leaves per plant, fresh weight of shoot and dry weight of shoot at 20 DAS, 40 DAS and at harvest, respectively. Similarly, at harvest maximum root length, maximum root diameter, maximum average weight of root, maximum yield per hectare, minimum days to harvest and quality parameters i.e. T.S.S., ascorbic acid, chlorophyll content of leaves, net return and B-C ratio in comparison to all concentration with all integrated nutrient combination. So, we may conclude that [NPK (75%) + vermicompost (25% of N) + PSB] increase yield by stimulating source activity as well improves utilization of PGR (plant growth regulators).
The Relationship of the Level of Nutritional Knowledge and Fat Intake to Cholesterol Levels in PT Employees Bolaang Mongondow District Tourism Management
Authors: Ranti Irza Nanda , Megawati Zein , Pascoal Meildy E, , Langi Grace K.L , Purba Rudolf B. , Kereh Phembriah S. , Montol Ana B. , Paruntu Olga L. , Harikedua Vera T.
Published: October 2024

Background: The quality of human resources is the main factor required for the successful implementation of business in the company. Labour productivity has a very important role in the development of human resources in the company. Empirical evidence shows that the quality of human resources can be determined by good nutritional status, and good nutritional status is determined by nutritional knowledge, the amount of food intake consumed and a person's physical activity.
Objective: The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between the level of nutritional knowledge and cholesterol levels and fat intake among employees of PT Tata Wisata JRBM Bakan, Bolaang Mongondow Regency.
Study Design: This type of research is analytical with a cross sectional approach.
Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted at PT. Bakan Village Tourism Arrangement, Bolaang Mongondow Regency in November 2023.
Methods: The population in this study were all employees of PT. Tata Wisata – JRBM Bakan Regency. Bolaang Mongondow aged 20-49 years, a total of 49 people. The samples in this study were 33 samples which were determined using the Slovin formula.Data collection was obtained from measuring cholesterol levels, fat intake using a 24-hour food recall form and nutritional knowledge by giving questionnaires to the sample.
Results: The results of research and data analysis of a large sample with high category nutritional knowledge were 20 samples (60.6%). The fat intake of most samples was in the category above requirements for 18 samples (33%). Most of the cholesterol levels were at the threshold of high cholesterol levels in 14 samples (42.4%) and high cholesterol in 4 samples (12.1%). There is no relationship between nutritional knowledge and fat intake with a p value of (0.629). There is a relationship between fat intake and cholesterol levels with a p value (0.000). There is no relationship between nutritional knowledge and cholesterol levels with a p value of (0.882).
From this research it can be concluded that of the 3 variables tested, namely nutritional knowledge, cholesterol levels and fat intake, only fat intake and cholesterol levels have a relationship.
Influence of Green Synthesized Silver and Zinc Nanoparticle on Seed Quality Attributes in Red Sander (Pterocarpus santalinus Linn.)
Authors: Jaibheem  , A Krishna , Chandrashekhar S S , Patil H Y
Published: October 2024

Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus), or Rakta chandana, is an endangered tree native to the Southern Indian Peninsula, valued for its medicinal and dye properties. However, its germination is hindered by a hard seed coat, phenolic compounds and hormonal imbalances. Nanotechnology in forestry enhances product innovation, paper processes and sustainability through plant-based nanoparticle biosynthesis. The experiment used a completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications and evaluated seven presowing treatments: T1 (AgNPs at 1000 ppm for 24 hours), T2 (ZnNPs at 2000 ppm for 24 hours), T3 (Conc. H2SO4 for 12 minutes), T4 (NaDC 500 ppm), T5 (Dewinging), T6 (soaking in hot water at 100°C for 5 minutes) and T7 (control). The results indicated that seeds treated with ZnNPs at 2000 ppm (T2) exhibited highest germination rate (56%), germination speed (1.04), root length (17.05 cm), shoot length (16.33cm) and highest dry weight (6.22 g) and highest seedling vigour Index-I (1869). In comparison H2SO4 treatment (T3) delivered 51.67 per cent germination and a speed of germination (0.95), with root length (15.28 cm), shoot length (16.22 cm), dry weight (5.24 g) and seedling vigour Index (1628) slightly lower but still significant. The control (T7) had the lowest performance with 31 per cent germination, a speed of 0.36, root length (15.28 cm), shoot length (16.22 cm), lower dry weight (1.63 g) and the lowest Seedling Vigour Index (649). Overall, ZnNPs at 2000 ppm (T2) were the most effective in enhancing germination, seedling growth and overall vigour in Red sanders.
LA FORMA ROMANZO IN VERGA E D’ANNUNZIO
Authors: Rusconi Fabrizio
Published: October 2024

Riassunto: con questo articolo ci si è riproposto di mettere a confronto due romanzi italiani entrambi usciti per lo stesso editore nello stesso anno. I due romanzi sono, rispettivamente, Il Piacere di Gabriele d’Annunzio e il Mastro-don Gesualdo di Giovanni Verga. Il confronto tra due autori, seppur così diversi, mostra come lo stesso genere letterario, il romanzo appunto, possa dar voce a sensibilità diversissime espresse narratologicamente dal narratore. Ad esso infatti è affidata, nel romanzo, la funzione di veicolare assieme al punto di vista e alla lingua anche una precisa ideologia e visione del mondo. Il confronto tra i due testi si prefigge, attraverso l’analisi linguistica e narratologica, di mostrare le implicazioni del narratore, della sua prospettiva e della sua lingua, quindi la sua posizione rispetto ai personaggi e alla storia narrata. Vedremo come spesso l’utilizzo delle stesse tecniche sia impiegato con finalità non coincidenti a seconda della concezione estetica implicata.  
Parole chiave: Gabriele D’Annunzio; Giovanni Verga; Voce narrante; Prospettiva; Tecniche narratologiche.
POLÍTICAS AFIRMATIVAS NO CONTEXTO DE FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES DE LÍNGUA ESPANHOLA
Authors: Da Silva Oro Ghiberto Fernanda Cristina , Gracioso Carlos Valeska
Published: October 2024

Este artigo pretende fazer uma reflexão sobre a importância da Lei 10639/03 (11645/06) na formação dos professores de Língua Espanhola, uma breve discussão sobre o ensino desta Língua no Brasil e apresentar algumas possibilidades de se trabalhar as questões étnico-raciais nas aulas de Língua. Tendo em vista que desenvolver na formação docente a capacidade de perceber as relações de poder implícitas e/ou explícitas nos discursos e entender que a língua pode ser uma ferramenta poderosa para a manutenção ou transformação dessas relações de poder é que esta discussão se faz necessária. A metodologia deste estudo é baseada em pesquisa bibliográfica, com uma análise crítica das obras de Couto e Jovino (2013), Couto (2018), Enevan (2018), Almeida (2022), entre outros. Foram selecionadas fontes que abordam a formação de professores, políticas afirmativas e ensino de línguas a partir de uma perspectiva crítica e antirracista. As fontes foram analisadas quanto à sua relevância, consistência teórica e contribuições para o tema. Concluímos que trazer à aula reflexões sobre os vários espanhóis existentes e reais por meio de temáticas norteadoras, como, o espanhol da comunidade palenquera e/ou cultura afro-latina no Peru e Argentina são a saída para que haja aplicabilidade real e efetiva da lei.