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EDUKASI PERBANYAKAN TANAMAN DENGAN MEDIA AIR DI DESA CILELES KABUPATEN SUMEDANG
Authors: Kusumiyati Kusumiyati , Sutari Wawan , Farida Farida
Published: January 2024

Kawasan Jatinangor memiliki lahan yang luas dengan berbagai fungsi, antara lain lahan pertanian, pemukiman, fasilitas umum, dan lain-lain. Desa Cileles merupakan salah satu desa yang banyak ditanami beragam komoditas. Media tanam yang digunakan biasanya yaitu tanah, sekam, dan pasir. Namun, beragam media tersebut memiliki kekurangan seperti memerlukan olah tanah, pupuk tidak efisien dan kotor. Salah satu media tanam alternatif yang dapat digunakan yaitu air. Media tanam air memiliki kelebihan yaitu pupuk lebih efisien, praktis dan bersih. Oleh karena itu, perlu diadakan penyuluhan kepada masyarakat mengenai media tanam air. Penyuluhan dilaksanakan pada 16 Januari 2023 dan monitoring pada 1 Fabruari 2023. Penyuluhan dilakukan di Posyandu RW. 04 Desa Cileles, Kabupaten Sumedang. Peserta penyuluhan yaitu Ibu-ibu PKK Desa Cileles sebanyak 19 orang. Penyuluhan diisi dengan penyampaian materi dan praktik. Selain itu, dibagikan kuiosioner pra-kegiatan dan pasca-kegiatan. Hasil kuisioner pra-kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa 100% peserta tertarik dengan tanaman hias, 5% pernah memperbanyak tanaman dengan media air, dan 84% mengetahui keunggulan memperbanyak tanaman dengan media air. Hasil pasca-kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa 100% masyarakat tertarik dengan tanaman hias, 100% pernah memperbanyak tanaman dengan media air, dan 100% mengetahui keunggulan memperbanyak tanaman dengan media air. Hasil dari kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan masyarakat melalui pengenalan air sebagai media tanam.
The Development of Community Education and Language: An Exploration of the Riam Panjang in the Interior of West Kalimantan
Authors: Buti Sri , Yusriadi Yusriadi
Published: January 2024

The study of the implications of education on societal change is important in social and educational contexts. This study was conducted in that context; it aims to describe how the implications of citizens ' education on their language. Data were collected in Riam Panjang Village, Kapuas Hulu. The place is more in the upper reaches of the Kapuas River, about 400 km from Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan province. Data were collected through interviews and observation. Data analysis was conducted with the approach of Cresweell (2015). In conclusion, the rapidly growing education in Riam Panjang has transformed monolingual societies into multilingual ones in the last 30 years. The community of speakers who initially spoke one language (monolingual), namely Malay Ulu Kapuas, became a bilingual community that spoke other Malay languages (Indonesian, Pontianak language), as well as several other languages. Changes are contributed by the need for interaction of society with the outside world, as a result of development and globalization. The implication of this study is the need for specific policies of decision makers about regional language retention. If there is no specific policy, it is feared that regional languages will become extinct, and that means part of the wealth of communal knowledge will also be extinct.
The Causes Of The High Level Of Plagiarism In The Preparation Of Scientific Work In Islamic Education
Authors: Aminah Aminah
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to identify the causes of the high level of plagiarism in the preparation of scientific papers of Postgraduate Islamic Education students of Pontianak  State Islamic Institute. The results of this research can be used as a reference solution to overcome the problem of plagiarism of scientific work in Islamic Education. A qualitative approach with phenomenology type was used in this research. The subjects of this research are the data collected are papers or other written works made during the Strata-2 (S-2) course consisting of, (1) students of the Islamic Education study program of IAIN Pontianak Postgraduate Class XV totaling 4 people, (2) lecturers of the Islamic Education study program of IAIN Pontianak Postgraduate Class XV totaling 4 people, and (3) leaders of the Islamic Education study program of IAIN Pontianak Postgraduate Class XV totaling 2 people. Data collection techniques and instruments used were, (1) interview techniques with semi-structured interview guideline instruments and (2) documentation studies with instruments in the form of documents and photographs. Data analysis was conducted using the Strauss and Corbin model. The results of this study found 5 (five) causes of plagiarism behavior that occurred in assignments in the form of scientific papers, namely, (1) difficulty finding references in writing scientific papers, (2) difficulty processing reading material from references, (3) there is no guidebook for writing scientific papers, (4) leniency in monitoring plagiarism behavior, and (5) less strict sanctions for plagiarism behavior.
Development of Augmented Reality in Islamic Religious Education Learning: Case Study in Islamic Boarding School-Based Schools
Authors: Nasikhin Nasikhin , Murtadho Ali , Syukur Fatah , De Cómputo Escuela Superior , Roya Abdul , Hasan Zainudin
Published: January 2024

This research aims to develop interactive learning media based on augmented reality to improve cognitive abilities in Islamic boarding school-based schools. This research and development type research uses the ADDIE development design through the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation stages. This research involved 94 students who collected data through tests, questionnaires and observations. Qualitative data was analyzed using the Miles and Huberman approach, while quantitative data was analyzed using the Paired Sample T-test. This study shows that the use of Augmented Reality learning media has a positive impact on students' cognitive abilities. The significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores, an average of -12.98, shows a significant increase after using this media. The standard deviation of 8.50539 indicates variation in improving results between students. However, with a 95% confidence interval, the difference between pretest and posttest scores was in the range -15.96 to -10.02, confirming a significant change. The results of the t-test hypothesis test (t=8.905, df=33) with a low p value (0.002) confirm that Augmented Reality media significantly increases student achievement in this trial. With these results, Islamic boarding school education policies can consider the integration of Augmented Reality as a learning medium that supports students' academic development more effectively.
New Islamic School Civilization in Education Curriculum in Digital Era
Authors: Suprianto Bibi , Sari Cut Manda
Published: January 2024

The civilization of Islamic schools within the educational curriculum in the digital era has depicted the advancement of Islamic education in the digitalization of education. The discussion regarding the curriculum of Islamic education in the context of the new Islamic school civilization in the digital era is an intriguing context to observe. This study argues that the emerging civilization of Islamic schools in the curriculum of Islamic education in the digital era has indeed provided innovation and contributed to technology-based Islamic education in Muslim schools. This study raises the question of how the form of the new civilization of Islamic schools is evolving within the curriculum of education in the digital era. To answer this question, the study employs qualitative research with a media approach for in-depth research analysis. The findings of this study demonstrate that the new civilization of Islamic schools in the curriculum of Islamic education not only imparts religion-based education but also teaches Islamic education based on the digitalization of technology and science. This study recommends the importance of conducting interviews on digital-based Islamic education in other schools to gain a more reflective and subjective understanding of the meaning of the new civilization of Islamic schools in the curriculum of Islamic education in the digital era.
Laboratorio de Ingeniería de Microondas: Aplicación de Antenas Impresas UHF Para Sistema de Localización
Authors: Poveda García Miguel , García Fernández Joaquín , López Pastor José Antonio , Gil Martínez Alejandro , Cañete Rebenaque David
Published: January 2024

En el contexto del Internet de las Cosas (IoT), la localización de dispositivos móviles mediante tecnologías inalámbricas es esencial para desarrollar aplicaciones más eficientes y sostenibles. Se destacan las antenas de ondas de fuga (LWA) por su sencillez, estructura compacta y capacidad para generar haces directivos escaneados en frecuencia. Estas antenas han demostrado eficacia en diversas redes inalámbricas, como Zigbee, Wi-Fi, LoRa, RFID y BLE. Operan en bandas por debajo de 6 GHz, incluyendo Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) y bandas milimétricas para RADAR. Además, se están desarrollando sistemas de antenas para localización en redes WiFi mediante agrupaciones de antenas comerciales, donde las LWAs ofrecen diseños más compactos y eficientes. Las antenas LWA pueden adaptarse a superficies curvas y controlar el desenfoque del haz con la frecuencia. Aunque requieren salto de canal de frecuencia, se proponen como mecanismo de localización en redes inalámbricas a diversas frecuencias. Finalmente, se destaca que las LWAs tienen aplicaciones prometedoras en transferencia inalámbrica de energía, comunicaciones 5G y sistemas de antenas con capacidades de sensorización, siendo consideradas relevantes para aplicaciones 6G. En otro ámbito, se introduce el aprendizaje basado en proyectos como una metodología activa para que estudiantes de Ingeniería de Microondas adquieran conocimientos y competencias clave. Este enfoque práctico busca que los alumnos desarrollen sus propios diseños de antenas de microondas, los implementen teóricamente, construyan los dispositivos y realicen mediciones experimentales. El objetivo es que los estudiantes puedan implementar un sistema de detección similar a un radar. Se establecen competencias generales y específicas, así como transversales, que abarcan desde conocimientos básicos y tecnologías hasta la capacidad de aplicar ética y sostenibilidad en la toma de decisiones. En resumen, el libro busca proporcionar una base práctica para una asignatura de Ingeniería de Microondas, con un enfoque de docencia orientada a proyectos para desarrollar habilidades prácticas aplicadas.
La mitología en las casas y palacios de la isla de Siros
Authors: Navarrete Orcera Antonio Ramón
Published: January 2024

En este trabajo se estudia la introducción de la mitología clásica en la isla de Siros de manos del Neoclasicismo, en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX. Se centra, sobre todo, en las decoraciones pictóricas (frescos) de cinco edificios: Ayuntamiento, Teatro de Apolo, Casa Nikolaidis/Kois, Casa Velissaropulos y Casa Tamvakos/Vafiadakis. Y en los relieves de un quiosco musical. Además de los personajes mitológicos, entre los que destaca los dioses Hermes, que se piensa que nació en la isla, y Apolo, aparecen también personajes históricos de la antigua Grecia.
Utopías de ayer, hoy y mañana: la utopía de Tomás Moro y los ODS en la didáctica del latín
Authors: Abad Asín Miguel , Muela Bermejo Diana
Published: January 2024

En este artículo se investigan las aplicaciones didácticas que pueden tener los ODS y la Utopia, de Tomás Moro, en el aula de latín desde el paradigma de la recepción y el enfoque colaborativo y dialógico. Se incide en cómo el alumnado relaciona ambos textos y en sus respuestas lectoras, categorizadas desde el marco teórico de la tradición clásica. Bajo un método de investigación cualitativo triangulado por sesiones de ob-servación no participante, grupos de discusión y entrevistas semiestructuradas se in-vestiga la opinión que suscitan al alumnado las ideas que emanan tanto de los ODS como de la Utopia, y se valora su grado de plausibilidad y las posibles modificaciones que se deberían introducir para lograr los objetivos propuestos. Por último, se analiza la visión que tiene el alumnado sobre esta organización del trabajo desde el punto de vista colaborativo.
Homines dum docent linguam Latinam, discunt
Authors: López Martín Irene
Published: January 2024

En el presente trabajo, planteado como una reflexión sobre la innovación docente y la elección de una metodología activa, mostramos una reflexión sobre el uso de Familia Romana para 4º de E.S.O. En esta propuesta planteamos una evaluación de las características que ha de tener un método “activo” (en nuestro caso Familia Romana) y una propuesta de prueba escrita cuya finalidad es aprovechar al máximo el recurso a nivel gramatical, léxico y cultural.
“Latinos por el mundo”, Una situación de aprendizaje LOMLOE en latín 1º Bachillerato
Authors: Vaello Rodríguez María Victoria
Published: January 2024

En este artículo narro mi experiencia en el diseño, desarrollo y puesta en práctica de una situación de aprendizaje (S.A.) LOMLOE titulada “Latinos por el mundo” en la asignatura de Latín 1º Bachillerato. En primer lugar, explico en qué consiste una S.A. A continuación, explico con detalle cómo he organizado la S.A. “Latinos por el mundo”, que gira en torno a la pervivencia y relevancia del latín, no solo pero especialmente a través de las lenguas romances. También esbozo otras S.A. de este nivel y de Latín 2º Bachillerato, dando mi visión sobre la importancia de enseñar en igualdad de género, respeto por la diversidad, alfabetización digital y fomento de la creatividad, entre otros valores. Finalmente doy mi opinión sobre la dificultad para combinar la multitud de contenidos previstos por la LOMLOE con las nuevas S.A., y hago un balance final sobre las ventajas y desventajas de la metodología empleada en las S.A.
Jorge Bergua Cavero, Morfología del verbo griego antiguo. Con un compendio de sintaxis verbal
Authors: Giove Meschian Irene
Published: January 2024

Reseña de Jorge Bergua Cavero, Morfología del verbo griego antiguo. Con un compendio de sintaxis verbal
Amigdalina - analiza jej toksycznego i antynowotworowego działania
Authors: Winiarska-Mieczan Anna , Kwiecień Małgorzata , Jachimowicz-Rogowska Karolina , Krusiński Robert
Published: January 2024

Amigdalina, glikozyd cyjankowy naturalnie występujący w gorzkich migdałach i pestkach wielu owoców, jest substancją kontrowersyjną, ponieważ udowodniono, że ma właściwości toksyczne, ale jednocześnie używana jest jako substancja wspomagająca leczenie nowotworów w medycynie niekonwencjonalnej. Ponadto badania wykazały, że amigdalina wykazuje działanie przeciwkaszlowe i rozkurczowe, wpływa również pozytywnie na układ pokarmowy. Niezhydrolizowana amigdalina nie wpływa toksycznie na organizm, jednak produkty jej rozpadu, przede wszystkim cyjanowodór, wykazują działanie toksyczne. Wykazano, że toksyczność amigdaliny spowodowana uwalnianiem cyjanku wymaga aktywności mikrobiologicznej flory jelitowej. Zwierzęta roślinożerne oraz ludzie, dzięki syntezie enzymów takich jak rodanaza i hydroksykobalamina, mają zdolność do detoksykacji cyjanowodoru i przekształcania do związków o obniżonej toksyczności. Uważa się, że aktywność przeciwnowotworowa amigdaliny jest związana z działaniem cytotoksycznym enzymatycznie uwalnianego cyjanowodoru i niehydrolizowanych glikozydów cyjanogennych. Biorąc pod uwagę udowodnioną toksyczność oraz nieprzekonujące i niepewne efekty kliniczne, amigdalina nie może być obecnie polecana pacjentom onkologicznym jako leczenie wspomagające. Wiele aspektów stosowania amigdaliny nie zostało jednak jeszcze odpowiednio zbadanych, co czyni dalsze badania niezbędnymi do oceny jej rzeczywistego potencjału terapeutycznego.
Environmental School Clubs in Tanzania: Learning to blame the "poor" and "uneducated"
Authors: Njau Maria Gamlem
Published: January 2024

In East Africa, environmental school clubs play an important role as an extension of conservation efforts, and have done so since the beginning of the post-colonial period. There is a lack of critical research on what students are taught at these clubs. Based on fieldwork at two clubs in northern Tanzania, this article reveals how students highlight narratives of poverty and low levels of education as the main reasons for environmental degradation. Drawing on political ecology and the emerging sub-field of the political ecology of education, I discuss what these narratives reveal about the environmental subjects formed through environmental school clubs. I examine the coloniality of these clubs, and I reveal how students learn to blame the 'poor' and 'uneducated' through the education system. It reproduces an apolitical development narrative that limits students' critical engagement with broader environmental issues.Education,conservation, development, political ecology of education, narratives,Tanzania, Africa
Ceramic Bracket Debonding: The Evaluation of Two Debonding Techniques and their Effect on Enamel
Authors: Amditis Constantine
Published: January 2024

Enamel fractures have been associated with the debonding of some ceramic brackets which have a chemical bond to the enamel. The purpose of this study was to assess the enamel surface subsequent to debonding Transcend * series 2000 * ceramic brackets using two debonding techniques. One hundred extracted human premolars were divided randomly into groups of two and prepared for bonding. Group I teeth had brackets bonded with Transbond* light-cured adhensive and Group 2 teeth had brackets bonded with Unile* chemically-cured adhensive. Bonded teeth were stored in normal saline at 37°C for 5 days and thermocycled. Teeth in both groups were subdivided randomly into Subgroups A and B. Teeth in Subgroup A had brackets debonded with the Transcend debonding instrument while teeth in Subgroup B had brackets debonded with ligature cutters. Each tooth was examined under light microscopy and those teeth suspected of enamel fracture were assessed by scanning electron microscopy.

Three out of the 100 teeth exhibited enamel fracture. There was no difference between the adhesive used and the number of enamel fractures or between the debonding technique used and the number of enamel fractures. A high proportion of brackets debonded with ligature cutters exhibited tie wing fracture.
Treatment Planning by Appliance Selection
Authors: Twelftree Colin
Published: January 2024

Today, there is a wide variety of orthodontic appliances, each of which has its own particular advantages and disadvantages. Some of these appliances move teeth; others move elements of the skeleton, modify growth of hard tissues or modify functions of soft tissues. The modern orthodontist should sele et the appropriate “blend” of appliances in order to treat the individual problem, rather than follow a particular technique. This article discusses the merits of the various bracket systems that are available and explores how they may be conihined to produce an individual appliance for each patient.
The Retention Phase of Treatment the Importance of Root Positioning as an Aid to Stability of the Occlusion
Authors: Huggins David
Published: January 2024

This the final article in the series on The Retention Phase of Treatment taken from presentations given at the 1992 Annual Clinical Day of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Society of Orthodontists.
Occlusal Features of Chinese Adults in Hong Kong
Authors: Tang Endarra L.K.
Published: January 2024

The molar relations, overjet and overbite of 201 Hong Kong Chinese adults of mean age 20 years were studied. lt was found that 63.7 per cent had Angle Class I, 16.4 per cent had Class II and 19.9 per cent had Class III molar relations. Of the sample studied, 69. 7 per cent had normal overjets of two to four mm, 14.9 per cent had increased overjets and 15.4 per cent had reduced or reversed overjets. The most prevalent overhite was zero to one-third of the mandihular central incisor crown length (63.2 per cent of the sample); 31.3 per cent had overhites of one to two thirds of mandihular central incisor crown length; four per cent had overhites of more than two thirds of mandihular incisor crown length; and 1.5 per cent only had open hites.
Case Report - Anterior Open Bite as a Complication of Splint Therapy
Authors: Todd M.A. , Freer T.J.
Published: January 2024

A case of anterior open bite secondary to occlusal splint therapy in the adult is described. The occlusal splint covered all maxillary teeth, including the third molars. A brief discussion of the findings and treatment considerations is presented.
An Evaluation of the J.O.E Cephalometric Software
Authors: Dreyer Craig W.
Published: January 2024

JOE is a computerised cephalometric programme produced and promoted by Rocky Mountain Orthodontics. It is simple to use and prints a static cephalometric case description for diagnostic purposes. Although not greatly endowed with features, it provides a relatively painless and cost effective introduction to computerised cephalometrics.
A Mathematical Study of Anterior Dental Relations: Part II, Incisor and Canine Overjet
Authors: Cordato Mark A.
Published: January 2024

A mathematical model of anterior inter-arch relations was described in a previous article.1This model is modified and manipulated and, using hypothetical dental measurements, results are generated and presented. The present work continues the two-dimensional examination of anterior dental relations in the first article, the emphasis remaining on incisor and cauine overjet.

Other authors have started by observing ideal occlusions, then have worked backwards to gain ratios of preferred maxillary to mandibular teeth widths; this restricts their studies to Class I occlusions with complete anterior dentitions and similar anterior form of both arches. This paper has no premise of normal or initial ratios. Incorporation of multiple factors allows forming and testing of hypotheses of anterior dental relations. Many factors influence anterior dental relations in varying degrees. Some dental measurement changes examined here are: the sum of teeth widths in each arch; spacing; crowding; angle of the arc of each arch and the antero-posterior buccal relation. Summary tables are presented to aid the prediction of the direction of inter-arch response to change in a dental measurement. Some inferences are discussed and are presented as a series of principles considered valid for this model. The principles may warrant testing with other arch form models.
Application of a Case-Based Expert System to Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: A Review of the Literature
Authors: Hammond Roland M.S. , Freer Terrence J.
Published: January 2024

Computer expert systems are being utilised increasingly in medical fields to assist diagnosis and treatment planning. Traditional rule-based expert systems have some limitations when applied to orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. These limitations may be avoided by using a case-based system which is a particular type of expert system that uses a stored data bank of previously-treated cases to provide the knowledge for solving new treatment problems. This article reviews the use of expert systems for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning, outlines the rationale, processes and advantages of case-based systems, and gives examples of the application of this technology in medical fields.
Case Report: Non-Extraction Treatment with Functional and Mechanical Therapy of a Class II Division 1 Malocclusion
Authors: Murakami Teruo , Moro Naohiro , Abe Kiyoshi
Published: January 2024

Non-extraction treatment was carried out for a growing Angle Class II division 1 patient. Because the patient demonstrated potential growth and all the third molars were congenitally missing, the extraction of the four premolars was ruled out.

A functional appliance (MGA) and cervical headgear were employed simultaneously in the first phase of treatment. The second phase was carried out by mechanotherapy.

As a result, adequate forward growth of the mandible was attained and all 28 teeth were kept in good relation with no root resorption and healthy periodontal tissue. A better improvement of the profile may have been attained had extraction treatment been performed; with non-extraction treatment, however, the amount of tooth movement could he minimized, and root resorption was not observed. The role of the functional appliance is also important for the success of non-extraction treatment in Class II patients.
Comparison of the shear bond strength of a so-called ‘dual-cured glass-ionomer cement’ and a conventional resin composite used in orthodontic bonding
Authors: Phijaisanit Penvadee , Tyas Martin J.
Published: January 2024

Glass-ionomer cements are a promising bonding alternative to resin composite in that they maintain the integrity of the enamel, are easier to debond and prevent enamel decalcification adjacent to the bonded bracket.

The purpose of the study was to compare the shear bond strength of a so-called ‘dual-cured glass-ionomer cement’ (Band-Lok) with a conventional resin composite (Right-On) in bonding orthodontic brackets to enamel. The results indicated that: (1) the resin composite had a significantly greater mean shear bond strength than Band-Lok; (2) the mean shear bond strength of Band-Lok was lower at seven days than at 60 minutes; (3) there was no significant difference between the mean shear bond strength of Band-Lok with and without light curing; (4) all the Band-Lok specimens failed at the adhesive/enamel interface; and (5) Band-Lok does not fit the definition of a glass-ionomer cement. This study did not support the use of Band-Lok as an orthodontic bracket bonding agent; further development is needed to improve its bond strength to enamel.
Perceptions of orthodontic appliances among Grade Seven students and their parents
Authors: Prove Shari A. , Freer Terrence J. , Taverne Aart A.R.
Published: January 2024

A survey of 468 Gracie Seven students and 437 parents in the North Brisbane region was undertaken to determine perceptions of orthodontic appliances. Based on responses to statements on the survey, a Perception Score was created for both students and parents in relation to both fixed and removable appliances. Both students and parents had more negative perceptions of fixed appliances than of removable appliances. Fixed appliances were perceived to attract more teasing, to cause more problems in the maintenance of oral hygiene and to be more painful than a removable plate. Respondents also felt that children would have to be more careful about what they eat when wearing fixed appliances. Approximately forty per cent of students and parents did not know whether teeth could be damaged by orthodontic appliances nor whether the appliances would cause discomfort. Parents had significantly more negative perceptions of both types of orthodontic appliances than did the students. The Perceptions scores were not significantly influenced by whether the students attended a private or public sector dentist, the frequency of dental visits, any history of orthodontic treatment, nor by the parents’ level of education and their occupations. A forewarning about experiences of orthodontic appliances would better prepare patients and assist operators in providing the community with a more comprehensive orthodontic service.
Epidemiology of Osteoarticular Disorders During the Period 2019-2021
Authors: Serban Adrian Lucian
Published: January 2024

Bone tissue is of particular interest due to the very high incidence of osteoarticular disorders, their serious consequences and the enormous costs imposed on the health system. Many medico-biological studies in this field are indirect, evaluating the state of bone tissue through laboratory indicators measured in serum, urine and synovial fluid, through imaging evaluations (bone densitometry), or through cell culture studies.

It should be noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on access to medical services and care for patients with osteoarticular conditions.

During 2019-2021, osteoarticular disorders were a major concern for the medical community and patients worldwide. The epidemiology of these conditions is influenced by several factors, including population aging, sedentary lifestyles, poor nutrition lacking essential nutrients, overweight and obesity, stress, and other chronic conditions.

We can conclude that women are more predisposed than men to orthopedic conditions, both chronic and acute, but not in a significant number.

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has influenced the number of patients with chronic conditions seeking the services of the Orthopedics-Traumatology Department in the first half of 2020.

The main cause of admission for acute conditions (patients admitted through the Emergency Department) was falls, accounting for a significant percentage, followed by motor vehicle accidents at a considerable distance.
Patient’s Satisfaction Assessment With Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services in Private and Public Outpatient Units
Authors: Rafti Daniel , Rafti Raluca , Hangan Laurentiu-Tony , Oprisan Oana
Published: January 2024

Background

Medical rehabilitation, overseen by physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, is offered through contracts with national health insurance or private payment in various healthcare settings. Assessing changes in healthcare services is vital to improving patient satisfaction, health outcomes, and overall quality of life. This study focuses on patient satisfaction and preferences in public and private medical rehabilitation services within outpatient institutions of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Methods

Conducted from April to July 2023, this cross-sectional study surveyed 100 patients (60% private healthcare system, 40% public healthcare system) using a 14-item questionnaire. The questionnaire covered various aspects, including treatment quality, information accessibility, and waiting times. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Office Excel.

Results

Patients, particularly females over 40, showed higher referral rates for medical rehabilitation services. Patient satisfaction assessments indicated positive perceptions of the quality of services in both public and private outpatient institutions.

Discussion

Privately treated patients expressed greater satisfaction with the quality of medical services, treatment information, accessibility, waiting times, and medical equipment compared to those treated publicly. Despite coexisting health systems, patient perceptions of public institutions tend to be negative.

Conclusion

Overall, patients in private rehabilitation institutions reported higher satisfaction levels. Study limitations include a small participant pool, emphasizing the need for broader research to generalize findings nationally. This research sheds light on patient preferences and satisfaction, contributing to ongoing efforts to enhance medical rehabilitation services.
Management of Abdominal Gunshot Wounds in Children - Case Report
Authors: Danila Dumitru Marius , Chelmu-Voda Cristina , Baroiu Liliana , Aura Costin Silvia , Marin Cristina Mihaela , Chirila Sergiu , Stefanopol Ioana Anca
Published: January 2024

Introduction

One of the causes of mortality in pediatric population is penetrating abdominal injuries, which can affect several organs. Among all types of abdominal trauma, in gunshot wounds a good prognostic requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.

In Romania, there is no specific database on gunshot injuries in the pediatric population, but from various sources, it was found that there are 3 cases (1 case of abdominal injury caused by gunshot in rural area and 2 cases of head and cervical spine injury due to gunshot that took place in urban area).

Case presentation

A 13-year-old boy is brought to the emergency care unit with a penetrating gunshot wound by ricochet in the left lower abdominal quadrant. Abdominal computed tomography revealed abdominal wall discontinuity in the left iliac fossa with oblique and posterior trajectory and a foreign body in the peritoneal cavity measuring 19/7 mm. Intraoperatory, the projectile was found in the sigmoid colon.

Conclusion

Penetrating gunshot wounds in pediatric population need adequate investigation and prompt diagnosis despite hemodynamic stability at presentation. Successful management of such a patient depends on the accuracy of the surgical intervention as well as the existence of a multidisciplinary medical team, which helps to prevent significant complications, including death.
What do Parents Prefer: State or Private Healthcare?
Authors: Eftime Anamaria
Published: January 2024

In Romania, investments in health represent less than 5% of the country's GDP, our country being among the EU countries that invest the least in citizens' health, according to Eurostat.

The health system includes all activities whose main purpose is to promote, restore or maintain health. In Romania, the medical system includes the state medical system and the private medical system. Insured persons, as well as uninsured persons (in emergency medical services), can benefit from the services of the state medical system. It should be mentioned that the private medical system requires an additional payment for medical services, regardless of whether the patient is insured or not with the state medical system.

The hypothesis underlying this study is that patients "migrate" from state to private healthcare.

Before presenting themselves to a private clinic, most pediatric patients, at the urging of their parents, are not initially evaluated by the family doctor, due to the shorter waiting time, the possibility of choosing the pediatrician who performs the consultation and the higher quality of the services physician. But, regarding the number of consultations in a 6-month period, parents use state and private medical services in relatively equal proportions.
The Influence of Selected Transition Elements on Cell Metabolism
Authors: TERPIŁOWSKA Sylwia , RAFIŃSKA Katarzyna , GOŁĘBIOWSKI Adrian , KOWALKOWSKI Tomasz , BUSZEWSKI Bogusław
Published: January 2024

The elements are present in the environment. Moreover, they are used in pharmacy and the production of new materials used in medical applications. They are often as environmental pollutants. They can accumulate in organisms and induce toxic effects on the cellular level. HepG2, L929 and Caco-2 cell lines were exposed to known concentrations of chromium chloride, iron chloride, nickel chloride, molybdenum trioxide and cobalt chloride (200 or 1000 μ M used alone and in combinations). Concentrations of chromium, iron, nickel, molybdenum and cobalt in the cell lysate and the culture medium were determined by ICP-MS. Moreover, sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium concentrations were also measured. What is more, cells were observed under light and scanning electron microscope. The dose-dependent increase in the concentration of chromium, iron, nickel, molybdenum and cobalt in all cell lines after incubation with elements was observed. Potassium concentration decreases while sodium calcium and magnesium increase after incubation of cells with of mentioned elements. The incubation of cells with microelements induces cell morphology changes. The presented study shows the crucial role of tested microelements in the induction of cell death as a result of an imbalance of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium concentration inside the cell.
Hydro-Cracked Light Gas Oil Biodesulphurisation by Immobilised Pseudomonas aeruginosa Cells on Polyvinyl Alcohol
Authors: KHOSH RAVESH Hussein , SADEGHI Soroor , SHARIFI Sara
Published: January 2024

Refining petroleum fractions containing heterocyclic sulphur compounds to produce sulphur-free fuels, requires efficient desulphurisation methods. A new biocatalyst has been synthesised by immobilising Pseudomonas aeruginosa cells on polyvinyl alcohol by adsorption for hydro-cracked light gas oil bio-desulphurisation. The surface functional groups and biocatalyst morphology have been investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The bio-desulphurisation of dibenzothiophene as a heterocyclic sulphur model compound of gas oil was achieved with an aqueous-oil ratio (v/v) of 50 %, where the removed mass was 0.3826 mg per gram of biocatalyst at equilibrium condition, bio-desulphurisation rate of 0.375 h–1 and removal percentage was 95.65 %. The biodegradation of dibenzothiophene and its derivatives in hydro-cracked light gas oil has been determined after a batch process using 0.5 g of the biocatalyst after 5 h of contact time at 37 °C. According to gas chromatography - mass spectrometry, ethyl and trimethyl derivatives of dibenzothiophene have been degraded by higher efficiencies in comparison with other derivatives. Also, thiophenes and mercaptans of the gasoil sample have been degraded simultaneously to some extent. Equilibrium data have been observed to obey the pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The cell immobilisation facilitates the interaction of surface functional groups with sulphur compounds. The synergistic effect of cell immobilisation on the bio-activity of bacterial cells was due to the maintenance of the heterotrophic, bacillus morphology of the cells after immobilisation. This approach provides a simple, economical method with mild operating conditions to produce low-sulphur light gas oil through the biodegradation of heterocyclic sulphur compounds.
The Causal Relationship Between Income Deprivation and Depression with Special Emphases on the Importance of Spatiality
Authors: Bilicz Hanga Lilla
Published: January 2024

Subject and purpose of work

This paper focuses on the causal relationship between territorial levels of income deprivation and depression. It seeks to shed light on the importance of spatial dependence in said relationship.

Materials and methods

The paper uses the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation as a data source to model the level of depression present across Scotland dependent on income deprivation and health and education control variables. OLS (Ordinary Least Squares) modelling is used to confirm causality and a SARMA (Spatial Autoregressive Moving Average) model is built to capture the spatial dimension as well.

Results

Evidence is found that geographical space has an effect on the relationship between depression and deprivation, and the presence of spillover effects to neighbouring areas, and hence a multiplier effect can also be assumed.

Conclusions

Taking the found spatial multiplier effect into account when making resource allocation decisions could help to better target policies regarding e.g. social wellbeing and mental health.
Policies Aimed at Combating COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Crisis in Poland
Authors: Adamowicz Mieczysław
Published: January 2024

Subject and purpose of work

The aim of the paper is to present the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland and measures undertaken in order to prevent the spread of the disease and mitigate its results. The specific objective concerns evaluation of anti-crisis measures enacted during the pandemic in Poland.

Materials and methods

The paper is based on an analysis of official data provided by state institutions and reports on the course of the pandemic in Poland, as well as academic papers on the subject matter in question. The author employed an analytical and descriptive method in order to outline the course and assess the economic and social phenomena occurring during the pandemic.

Results

The state of the pandemic in Poland was announced on March 2020 and lifted in May 2023. During that period, Poland experienced two major waves of increased infections and excess deaths, which led to significant biological, economic and social damage, as well as major losses. The state has implemented an efficient and quite effective anti-pandemic measures aimed at protecting the lives and health of citizens, as well as anti-crisis policies to counter and limit the adverse effects of the ongoing pandemic in the form of an extensive financial aid in the form of the so-called Anti-Crisis Fund, which was continuously replenished.

Conclusions

The COVID-19 pandemic in Poland was an unprecedented and unpredictable phenomenon, which resulted in clear threat to the life and health of the population. It also brought upon a danger of an economic recession and social crisis, which could have resulted in deep economic crisis. The anti-pandemic measures introduced by the Polish government, as well as the anti-crisis measures implemented in quick succession, saved the country from a deep crisis and recession. There is a need for further research into the causes, course, as well as the immediate and long-term impacts of the pandemic.
Impact of the SARS-COV-2 Pandemic on Changes in the Financing and Delivery of Forestry Education in Poland – A Case Study
Authors: Zbucki Łukasz , Radwańska Katarzyna
Published: January 2024

Subject and purpose of work

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has significantly changed the shape and organization of education in the State Forests, hence the purpose of this study is to assess its impact on the course, financing, forms and participation of youth and adults in forest education in Poland.

Materials and methods

The study was based on hitherto unpublished quantitative data concerning the educational activities of forest districts carried out in 2011-2021. Qualitative methods, including online surveys, were also used. Due to the largest area of forests under its management in Poland, the RDSF Szczecin was selected as the study area.

Results

An analysis of expenditures on forest education was carried out, identifying forest districts with the highest and lowest costs.

Conclusions

The mixed methods used allowed for a more complete interpretation of the results, as well as the presentation of the figures in a statistical context.
Changing Pattern of Prices and Arrivals of Agricultural Commodities Through e-NAM: A Case Study of Sirsa Apmc in Haryana
Authors: Singh Abhey , Kiran  , Sihag Shakuntla
Published: January 2024

Subject and purpose of work

The study examined the market profile and status of Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) in Sirsa Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) The study also analysed the arrival and price pattern of major agricultural commodities before and after the implementation of e-NAM in the study area.

Materials and methods

For the present study, both primary and secondary data were used. The study was conducted between the years 2011-2012 to 2020-2021. The Compound Growth Rate (CGR) was computed for both the period before and after the implementation of e-NAM (2016-2017 to 2020-2021) to examine the growth of total arrivals, lots, traded quantity and value of commodities.

Results

The study shows incremental growth in the total number of arrived, quantity and traded value except for traded lots of commodities. The study observed that almost all required facilities for implementing e-NAM were available at the APMC yard.

Conclusion

The present study concluded that the overall impact of e-NAM has been positive on the arrivals and prices of major agricultural commodities in Sirsa APMC.
Sanatan Economics: An Eternal Economic Order
Authors: Jakhar Babloo , Kumar Vijay , Sharma Sachin , Sunil
Published: January 2024

Subject and purpose of work

This short paper deals with Sanatan Economics and explains its importance and why Sanatan Economics should be studied.

Materials and methods

The work is based on the principles of Sanatan Dharma. The content is based on the Sanatan Scriptures, available literature, and the authors’ understanding of Sanatan Economics.

Results

Sanatan economics (in a narrow sense, it may be called Hindu Economics) deals with ethical principles, self-sufficiency, balanced economic growth, and responsible use of resources while considering the broader societal and moral context of economic activities. It should be used for the betterment of human life and positive societal change in terms of economic order, because sustainability, balanced economic growth, value-based economic decisions, vocals for local, self-sufficiency, and moral and ethical decisions are the needs of the present economic order.

Conclusions

The study of Sanatan Economics enlightens the path for the betterment of societal economic change.
La bande dessinée en classe de français : fonctions et limites de ce support pédagogique
Authors: CONSTANTINOU Georgia
Published: January 2024

Comics have a very old and interesting history, dating back to around the 18th century. Since the 1970s, a period of acceptance of its role as an educational tool has begun. Comics, according to many theorists and educators, not only tell the story of creatures with supernatural powers, but also have the power to transmit knowledge. This article will examine the possible use of comics as a pedagogical medium in the EFL classroom. In particular, we will look at its functions and practicality in the learning of French as a foreign language.
L’interculturalité au prisme de la littérature francophone en contexte bi-plurilingue à l’ENS de Bertoua
Authors: ATANGANA NGONO Denis , KOUANKEM Constantine
Published: January 2024

The teaching of literature in French as a discipline in a bilingual series serves, among other purposes, as an intercultural bridge for the construction of a fraternal linguistic space between bilingual French-speakers and bilingual English-speakers. A questionnaire completed by bilingual English speakers as well as direct interviews on the teaching of this subject, made it possible to identify a set of pitfalls faced by English-speaking learners. This exploratory research would like to analyze the didactic and pedagogical implications of this literature dispensed in a bilingual series. This study encourages us to rethink the epistemological scope of this discipline.
Pengaruh Infrastruktur, Investasi, Biaya Transportasi terhadap Jumlah UMKM dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi Daerah yang Dilalui Tol Batang – Semarang.
Authors: Trisnawan Yulius Langgeng , Yuliarmi Ni Nyoman
Published: January 2024

Infrastructure is a country's needs that play a role in increasing business growth and economic growth. In infrastructure there are various kinds of economic variables such as investment and transportation costs. This creates an influence between interrelated variables. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of infrastructure, investment, and transportation on the number of MSME and regional economic growth traversed by the Batang - Semarang Toll Road. This study uses a path analysis model with SPSS version 25, with secondary data retrieval through reports from BPJT, BUJT, and BPS. The results showed that infrastructure and investment had a positive and significant effect on the number of MSME, while costs had a negative and insignificant effect on the number of MSME. Infrastructure and the number of MSME have a positive and significant effect on economic growth, while transportation costs have a negative and insignificant effect on economic growth, and investment has no positive and significant effect on economic growth. Based on the results of the study, it can be said that the number of MSME mediates the variables of infrastructure, investment, and transportation costs on the economic growth of the area traversed by the Batang - Semarang Toll Road.