bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BERBAGAI MODELPEMBELAJARAN EFEKTIF KETIKA PENDEMI
Authors: Retnoningsih Endang
Published: July 2023

Wabah virus Covid-19 berdampak sangat luas pada sendi kehidupan, termasuk di bidang pendidikan. Hal ini menyebabkan pemerintah menerapkan kebijakan Pendidikan sehingga memumculkan berbagai persoalan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan. Nazir mengatakan bahwa penelitian kepustakaan juga berarti teknik pengumpulan data dengan berkonsultasi dengan buku, literatur, catatan, dan berbagai laporan yang berkaitan dengan masalah yang akan dipecahkan. Konsekuensi akhirnya adalah pembelajaran yang dilakukan di sekolah dan universitas dapat dipelajari secara online di rumah. Pembelajaran dilakukan dari rumah dengan menggunakan laptop, komputer, atau smartphone bersama dengan berbagai program penunjang pembelajaran. Alhasil, untuk menghadapi hal tersebut dan menghasilkan proses belajar yang efektif dan cepat, diperlukan strategi. Para pengajar harus membuat strategi pelaksanaan pembelajaran sebelum memulai pengajaran agar berhasil dan efisien mencapai tujuan pembelajaran.
BERIMAN DAN BERTUMBUH DI DALAM TUHAN
Authors: Harahap Ramli
Published: July 2023

Kita telah memasuki Minggu 7 Setelah Trinitatis. Tema yang akan kita renungkan adalah “Beriman dan Bertumbuh di dalam TUHAN”. Tema "Beriman dan Bertumbuh di dalam Tuhan" berdasarkan Matius 13:31-35 terkait dengan ajaran Yesus mengenai Kerajaan Allah dan bagaimana iman serta pertumbuhan rohani dalam persekutuan dengan Tuhan. Matius 13:31-35 berisi perumpamaan tentang biji sesawi dan ragi yang diungkapkan oleh Yesus kepada para murid-Nya. Perumpamaan ini termasuk dalam kumpulan perumpamaan yang terdapat dalam bagian Injil Matius yang dikenal sebagai "Perumpamaan Kerajaan" karena mereka memberikan gambaran tentang bagaimana Kerajaan Allah berfungsi di dunia ini.
PEMBELAJARAN MASA PENDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Muniroh Muniroh Muniroh
Published: July 2023

The Covid-19 virus outbreak has a very broad impact on all aspects of life, including in the field of education. This causes the government to implement education policies that raise various problems. This research method uses the method of literature study. Nazir said that library research also means data collection techniques by consulting books, literature, notes, and various reports relating to the problem to be solved. The final consequence is that learning done in schools and universities can be studied online at home. Learning is carried out from home using a laptop, computer, or smartphone along with various learning support programs. As a result, to deal with this and produce an effective and fast learning process, a strategy is needed. Teachers must make learning implementation strategies before starting teaching so that they are successful and efficient in achieving learning goals.
Equivalence of Galerkin Finite Element Formulation and Central Difference Formulation of the Advection-Diffusion Equation
Authors: Ghosh Sourangshu
Published: July 2023

In this article, we show the Equivalence of Galerkin Finite Element Formulation and Central Difference Formulation of the Advection-Diffusion Equation
The Trope of House: A Study of Freudian Uncanny in Guy de Maupassant’s “The Horla”.
Authors: Ghosh Sourav
Published: July 2023

(This Article is Peer-Reviewed. Originally published in "The Achievers Journal"). In literature and cultural studies, the idea of the home as a location for the uncanny has frequently appeared. The home as a familiar space can be interpreted as strangely familiar with uncanny manifestation. Familiar rooms suddenly feel foreign, and the line between the inside and outside could become hazy. Home in Guy de Maupassant's ―The Horla‖, acts as an active entity to create horror—initially a space of comfort. Also, the house serves as a symbol of the character's psychological state, and the uncanny elements within the house reflect anxieties. While the Horla (or the out there) is invariably read by scholars as the double, the projection in ―The Horla‖ emphasizes the idea that the home can be both reassuring and unsettling, familiar yet strange. The present paper examines how the house creates the trope of horror, which leads to the narrator‘s burning down the house and also committing suicide.
PERENCANAAN PEMBELAJARAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Fitri Idatul
Published: July 2023

Wabah virus Covid-19 berdampak sangat luas pada sendi kehidupan, termasuk di bidang pendidikan. Hal ini menyebabkan pemerintah menerapkan kebijakan Pendidikan sehingga memumculkan berbagai persoalan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan. Nazir mengatakan bahwa penelitian kepustakaan juga berarti teknik pengumpulan data dengan berkonsultasi dengan buku, literatur, catatan, dan berbagai laporan yang berkaitan dengan masalah yang akan dipecahkan. Konsekuensi akhirnya adalah pembelajaran yang dilakukan di sekolah dan universitas dapat dipelajari secara online di rumah. Pembelajaran dilakukan dari rumah dengan menggunakan laptop, komputer, atau smartphone bersama dengan berbagai program penunjang pembelajaran. Alhasil, untuk menghadapi hal tersebut dan menghasilkan proses belajar yang efektif dan cepat, diperlukan strategi. Para pengajar harus membuat strategi pelaksanaan pembelajaran sebelum memulai pengajaran agar berhasil dan efisien mencapai tujuan pembelajaran.
RENCANA KEGIATAN PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN BEBERAPA MODEK KETIAKA PENDEMI COVID 19
Authors: Pratiwi Nadya
Published: July 2023

Wabah virus Covid-19 berdampak sangat luas pada sendi kehidupan, termasuk di bidang pendidikan. Hal ini menyebabkan pemerintah menerapkan kebijakan Pendidikan sehingga memumculkan berbagai persoalan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kepustakaan. Nazir mengatakan bahwa penelitian kepustakaan juga berarti teknik pengumpulan data dengan berkonsultasi dengan buku, literatur, catatan, dan berbagai laporan yang berkaitan dengan masalah yang akan dipecahkan. Konsekuensi akhirnya adalah pembelajaran yang dilakukan di sekolah dan universitas dapat dipelajari secara online di rumah. Pembelajaran dilakukan dari rumah dengan menggunakan laptop, komputer, atau smartphone bersama dengan berbagai program penunjang pembelajaran. Alhasil, untuk menghadapi hal tersebut dan menghasilkan proses belajar yang efektif dan cepat, diperlukan strategi. Para pengajar harus membuat strategi pelaksanaan pembelajaran sebelum memulai pengajaran agar berhasil dan efisien mencapai tujuan pembelajaran
Stochastic Resource Allocation for Metaverse Virtual Transportation Networks with Semantic Communication Support
Authors: Hayat Zara , Shehzadi Tabinda
Published: July 2023

Stochastic Resource Allocation for Metaverse Virtual Transportation Networks with Semantic Communication Support
Portrait from Bali Bomb of Indonesia: Economic and Finance Background Aspects
Authors: Wekke Ismail Suardi , Daga Rosnaeni , Ayu Novalinda Puspita , Amir Ismawan
Published: July 2023

Submitted to Focus Group Discussion, Jean Monnet Network on EU Counter-Terrorism (EUCTER), United Kingdom, Thursday, 1 August 2023. A Proposal for Partnership on Collaboration to Jean Monnet Network.
Stability Analysis of Forward Euler, Backward Euler, and Central Difference Time Integration Schemes
Authors: Ghosh Sourangshu
Published: July 2023

In this article, we do the stability analysis of 3 different time integration schemes: Forward Euler, Backward Euler and Central Difference Schemes.
PELAKSANAAN KEGIATAN PERENCANAAN PEMBELAJARAN PADA MASA PANDEMI 19
Authors: Sugiyarti Sugiyarti
Published: July 2023

Kajian ini menggunakan berbagai wadah pembelajaran daring sebagai upaya untuk lebih mengenal media dan paradigma pembelajaran yang memfasilitasi pengajaran jarak jauh di masa wabah covid-19. Berbagai kegagapan muncul dari pihak guru, sekolah, orang tua dan siswa itu sendiri. pembelajaran terasa membosankan dan menurunkan semangat dan minat belajar siswa. Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: Apa pembelajaran yang efektif di masa pandemi ini?, Bgaimana perencanaan pembelajaran yang efektif selama pandemi?, Apa saja model perencanaan pembelajaran yang efektif pada masa pandemi covid-19?. Kolaborasi antara guru dan siswa sangat penting untuk pembelajaran online. Meskipun pembelajaran berlangsung secara virtual, partisipasi dari siswa tetap diperlukan untuk memenuhi tujuan pembelajaran. Agar pembelajaran tidak hanya terfokus pada guru, hal ini dapat dicapai jika siswa selalu tanggap terhadap kegiatan guru10. Selain itu, media dan model pembelajaran jarak jauh perlu bekerja sama. Hal ini dikarenakan pengajar yang menggunakan pembelajaran jarak jauh harus mampu merancang pembelajaran yang menarik sehingga siswa tidak hanya menjadi pengguna pasif dari aplikasi pembelajaran tetapi juga berinisiatif untuk mengomentari apa yang disampaikan oleh pengajar. Selain itu, kolaborasi antara media dan model pembelajaran jarak jauh diperlukan. Hal ini dikarenakan pengajar yang menggunakan pembelajaran jarak jauh harus mampu menciptakan pembelajaran yang menarik sehingga pembelajar tidak hanya menggunakan program pembelajaran secara pasif tetapi juga berinisiatif untuk bereaksi terhadap apa yang disampaikan
Ordering Policies Using RL for Perishable Inventory System
Authors: Lafford Robert , Bhciu Chynna
Published: July 2023

Ordering Policies Using RL for Perishable Inventory System
KEGIATAN PEMBELAJARAN PASA SAAT PANDEMIC COVID 19
Authors: Yuliani Nunung
Published: July 2023

Pada masa Covid-19 Setiap orang harus tetap berada di rumah selama pandemi, termasuk untuk bekerja, beribadah, dan sekolah. Surat Edaran Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Nomor 4 Tahun 2020 pada 24 Maret 2020 itu berisi tentang sikap pemerintah terhadap pendidikan dan pelaksanaan kebijakan pendidikan pada masa darurat penyebaran penyakit virus corona (covid-19). Pelaksanaan pembelajaran yang dilakukan dari rumah melalui daring atau pengajaran jarak jauh, yang menawarkan pengalaman belajar bermakna kepada siswa, merupakan salah satu dari enam kebijakan tersebut. Pembelajaran di rumah bagi siswa memberikan penekanan kuat pada pengajaran keterampilan hidup, sebagai pandemi Covid-19 .
Soil geochemistry of hydrogen and other gases along the San Andreas Fault
Authors: Mathur Yashee , Awosiji Victor , Mukerji Tapan , Scheirer Allegra , Peters Kenneth
Published: July 2023

Natural hydrogen has generated great interest as a potential clean and renewable energy source. To understand the occurrence of natural hydrogen, 103 1-m deep soil gas samples were acquired near the San Andreas Fault at Jasper Ridge and Portola Valley, California, USA. The gas samples were analyzed for hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, light hydrocarbons, and fixed gas concentrations. Statistical data analysis was carried out to group samples, reveal their spatial distribution, and understand possible sources of the gases.High concentrations of hydrogen up to 20.3 ppmv and 17.3 ppmv occur in Jasper Ridge and Portola Valley, respectively, ~ 30-35 times greater than the atmospheric concentration. Most samples with high hydrogen concentrations fall on or near faults, suggesting an origin by serpentinization or geomechanical activation of catalytic sites in minerals, although a deep-seated primordial origin cannot be excluded. Elevated concentrations of carbon dioxide resulted from aerobic microbial degradation of organic matter and elevated concentrations of light hydrocarbons likely resulted from thermal cracking of organic matter.
What is the structure of alexithymia? - Modern Test Theory analysis of the Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire
Authors: Cernovska Aneta , Novák Lukas , Zidkova Radka , Tavel Petr , Malinakova Klara
Published: July 2023

Background – The level of alexithymia affects a person's mental and physical health. Nevertheless, this trait is still measured using problematic measurement tools. The Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire (PAQ) is suitable measuring tool, but no study has examined its psychometric characteristics using Modern Test Theory (MTT). Thus, we aimed to explore psychometric features of the PAQ using MTT and Classical Test Theory.Methods – A sample of Czech adults (n=848,age:M=34.95,SD=11.90,females:81.13%) participated in the survey. We measured alexithymia, empathy, sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), neuroticism, anxiety, and depression. Results – The confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence of the excellent fit of the modified bifactor solution: Reliability of the PAQ was good (omega= 0.70–0.96). Measurement invariance testing revealed that the PAQ measures alexithymia invariantly between people who are single and in partnership. The PAQ items had high discrimination, and their measurement precision was highest in individuals with above-average alexithymia. Higher alexithymia was present in males. Finally, alexithymia was positively associated with depression, anxiety, neuroticism, and also with SPS after neuroticism was taken into account.Conclusions – The PAQ represents reliable and valid instrument for assessing alexithymia.
Minorities in Streaming Services: The Impact of LGBTQ+ Character Representation On Viewers
Authors: Guskos Jakub Andreas , Nordmann Emily
Published: July 2023

Streaming services are an ever-increasing way for individuals to consume media content, exposing them to a diverse range of characters. That in turn increases the visibility of the groups the characters belong to, with LGBTQ+ minorities being one of the many possible examples. Past research examined concepts like the parasocial contact hypothesis, or the dimensions of portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, although research was traditionally done within the context of traditional media. This study sought to examine previously researched psychological concepts within the context of streaming services, as well as identify novel concepts through an exploratory, mixed methods approach, in line with the increasing dominance of streaming services, under the research question of “what is the impact of LGBTQ+ character representation in streaming services on both non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ audiences?” 149 participants were recruited in total, and completed a questionnaire consisting of quantitative measures, where participants provided scores on screentime received, accuracy, stereotypical presentation, and diversity of LGBTQ+ character groups, and qualitative measures, that revealed three themes through thematic analysis: Fulfilment through a diverse representation; camp, clichés, and contradictions; influences and perceptions. Two phenomena occurred within both approaches: LGBTQ+ characters were seen as not receiving sufficient screentime, with a lack of portrayal resulting in a delayed identity exploration; Gay men were perceived as receiving overwhelmingly stereotypical representation, often seen as harmful towards real-life attitudes. Parasocial relationships were observed in the context of streaming services, although resulted in different effects towards non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ participants. This study observed multiple forms of impact of LGBTQ+ character representation in streaming services on non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ viewers, and future research may benefit from a closer analysis of individual aspects, with the current study acting as a baseline.
Cognitive strategy use selectively changes temporal context effects in risky monetary decision-making
Authors: Brooks Hayley R. , Sokol-Hessner Peter
Published: July 2023

Some of the most influential modern theories of risky monetary decision-making assume that choices result from stable, trait-like preferences, invariant to contextual influences such as recent events. Recent research has challenged this assumption, demonstrating that even when values and probabilities are explicit and known, decisions under risk are contextually sensitive, affected by recent events on multiple timescales, including immediate (previous monetary outcomes), neighborhood (recently encountered values), and global (cumulative earnings relative to dynamic expectations) events. Such temporal context-dependencies are perplexing, because relying on recent events at any timescale is inconsistent with the assumed goal of risky monetary decision-making: to maximize payoff. Identifying this suboptimal behavioral pattern raises the possibility it can be mitigated using behavioral change strategies. We tested whether the effects of temporal context in risk-taking can be attenuated with an intentional cognitive strategy. 124 participants completed two rounds of a contextually structured gambling task with trial-by-trial feedback, the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, and working memory capacity tasks. Participants were randomly assigned to complete each gambling round with a strategy either emphasizing a natural, uncontrolled decision-making approach or directly instructing participants to ignore context. Instructions to ignore context influenced temporal context effects on the immediate timescale but did not change those on the neighborhood or global timescales. The strategy was not uniformly effective for all individuals. The cognitive strategy eliminated (and even reversed) contextual effects on the immediate timescale for individuals with moderate and high habitual use of reappraisal. However, the cognitive strategy paradoxically strengthened contextual effects on the immediate timescale for individuals with low habitual use of reappraisal. The selective effects of strategic control on contextual influence indicates both intriguing possibilities and limits on the ability to optimize human decision-making, and suggests that people do not simply maximize local utility, but rather that even simple risky decision-making may be fundamentally goal-dependent.
Literature review on the relationship between parental autonomy support and student academic achievement
Authors: Zou Yuqing
Published: July 2023

Student academic achievement plays a critical role in their future academic and career development. Therefore, it is essential to identify factors that positively relate to student academic achievement. According to self-determination theory, autonomy is a basic human need that promotes autonomous motivation, thereby enhancing optimal learning functions. Parental autonomy support (PAS) is a social-contextual factor that satisfies one’s need for autonomy, involving parents encouraging their children to form opinions and make decisions actively and independently. Based on the theoretical foundation, I aimed to investigate the relationship between PAS and student academic achievement. Through reviewing relevant literature, including research studies and meta-analyses published in the United States from the 1980s to the 2010s, I have arrived at the main conclusion that PAS is positively related to student academic achievement. Furthermore, I propose future research directions on this topic.
Insight enhances learning for incidental information. New evidence supports the insight memory advantage
Authors: Salvi Carola , Keller Nicole , Cooper Samuel Emerson , Leiker Emily K. , Dunsmoor Joseph E.
Published: July 2023

Research on creative problem-solving finds that solutions achieved via spontaneous insight (i.e., Aha! moment) are better remembered than solutions reached without this sense of epiphany, referred to as an ‘insight memory advantage.’ We hypothesized that the insight memory advantage can spread to incidental information encoded in the moments surrounding spontaneous insight as well. Participants (N= 291) were presented with incidental, and unrelated to problems, scholastic facts immediately after indicating they reached a solution to a word problem (i.e., Rebus Puzzles) but prior to entering the answer. Participants indicated whether they reached the solution via either insight or a step-by-step analysis. Memory results showed better performance for incidental scholastic facts presented when problem solving was accompanied by a spontaneous (Aha! Experience) and induced (D’oh! Experience) insight, compared to solutions reached with analysis. This finding suggests that the memory advantage for problems solved via insight spreads to other unrelated information encoded in close temporal proximity and has implications for novel techniques to enhance learning in educational settings.
Assessing Mental Health Services in the Wake of COVID-19 and Political Unrest in Myanmar
Authors: LIN Tay Zar , San San Oo
Published: July 2023

Myanmar's mental health and well-being have been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest. The prevalence of reported depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation highlights the imperative need to evaluate mental health access and services throughout the nation. Population anxiety and distress have increased as a result of the pandemic containment measures and political unrest. Access to mental health services is hindered, particularly in rural and minority-populated areas, by outmoded mental health legislation and a lack of trained professionals, as well as by language barriers. For the development of focused interventions and support systems, it is essential to understand the present situation of mental health access. For the promotion of mental health services, government, INGOs, and local communities are required to collaborate. Myanmar can foster resilience and well-being by prioritising mental health and employing comprehensive strategies, resulting in a healthier and more inclusive society for the citizens.
From extractivism to community resilience: the promise and perils of Sardinia's energy transition.
Authors: Fronteddu Antonio
Published: July 2023

The pursuit of global carbon neutrality makes the energy transition process no longer procrastinable. The switch towards renewable-based energy systems is paving the way for new forms of energy governance that prioritise the role of commons by demarketising access to energy. However, governments’ strategies worldwide seem to prioritise innovation in the raw materials (sun, wind, etc.) rather than in governance – favouring the continued extraction of energy from resource-rich regions. This work will analyse the case of Sardinia as an example where these two phenomena intersect contradictorily, by comparing the bottom-up nature of energy communities (ECs) vis-á-vis the top-down nature of public-private initiatives, alongside their policymaking trajectories. The key insights that will stem from this thesis elucidate a continuum with prior top-down policies of economic extractivism operated by the Italian government in Sardinia. Such top-down policies are conceptualised thanks to core and energy periphery theories and can explain the current mainstream regime of energy transition. Alternative strategies to pursue policy are conceptualised thanks to the energy democracy theory. Such theory envisions an active citizen engagement alongside the sustainable consumption of renewable energy and resources within the realm of energy communities. Therefore, the thesis will conclude that although large-scale top-down policies are being operated in the island, with special reference to the energy transition, energy communities can forge bottom-up alternative examples of policymaking, enabling an energy transition that can cross-tackle long-standing problems of Sardinian society, such as a stagnant economy, depopulation, self-determination, issues of land, landscapes, and pollution.
Identificación de posibles dianas terapéuticas en la enfermedad de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (T2DM) en base a estudios bioinformáticos
Authors: Guevara Proaño David , Galarza Galarza Cinthia , Varela Polit Luis , Galarza Galarza Cristian
Published: July 2023

La diabetes mellitus tipo 2 es una enfermedad crónica caracterizada por la resistencia a la insulina y la disfunción de las células beta del páncreas, lo que resulta en niveles elevados de glucosa en sangre. Los niveles elevados de glucosa en la sangre pueden derivar en trastornos de los sistemas circulatorio, nervioso e inmunitario. El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar posibles dianas terapéuticas mediante la aplicación de técnicas bioinformáticas y bases de datos biológicas para estudiar los genes que presentan asociación y potencial terapéutico para tratar la enfermedad. Se utilizó la metodología de diseño de fármacos asistido por computador, se aplicaron técnicas de acoplamiento molecular y cribado virtual para identificar sitios de unión con características deseables de drugabilidad en los que se acoplaron compuestos químicos y ligandos comerciales. Se evaluó la energía de acoplamiento en los diferentes complejos proteína-ligando, se escogió los que presentaron mayor estabilidad. El cribado virtual mostró varios compuestos químicos y medicamentos comerciales cuya energía de afinidad oscilaba entre -9.3 y -9.8 kcal/mol. Se identificó la proteína IRS-1 como diana terapéutica, esta presentó un receptor proteico identificado en la base de datos Protein Data Bank con 1QQG con una drugabilidad de 0.84, se probaron los compuestos Zosuquidar, Rimacalib, Uk432097, Mosapramine, Devazepide y Setipiprant, se obtuvo una energía media de afinidad de -7.5 kcal/mol estableciéndose como posibles ligandos para la diana terapéutica, el análisis de toxicidad confirmó la aplicación de estos compuestos y medicamentos como un posible tratamiento para la enfermedad.
Trombólisis y trombectomía mecánica en el accidente cerebrovascular isquémico de grandes vasos. Artículo de revisión.
Authors: González Echeverría Kléber Eduardo , Hidalgo Acosta Javier Aquiles , Rodríguez Díaz Pedro Roberto , Pachucho Hernández Paula Elizabeth , Castro Urgiles Diego Steven , Ayon Ronquillo Yeileen Michelle , Samaniego Gallino Jorge Luis , Guzñay Muñoz Gema Gabriela , Jurado Llori Tania Alejandra , Proaño Cabanilla Carlos Washington
Published: July 2023

Introducción: El accidente cerebrovascular isquémico o ictus isquémico, es una emergencia médica, con un alto impacto sobre la calidad de vida de los pacientes que lo padecen. A nivel mundial solo el 5% de los afectados con stroke recibe trombólisis o trombectomía, a pesar de ser la segunda causa de discapacidad y muerte en todo el mundo. Objetivos: realizar una revisión de la literatura sobre trombólisis y trombectomía mecánica en el accidente cerebrovascular agudo.  Materiales y métodos: se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de 36 artículos científicos, incluyendo casos clínicos, metaanálisis, guías y estudios observacionales, en las bases de datos Pubmed, International Stroke Treatment Registry, IntechOpen, Google académico, entre otras. La búsqueda se realizó bajo los siguientes temas: trombólisis y trombectomía mecánica en el accidente cerebrovascular isquémico. Discusión: La trombectomía mecánica es beneficiosa hasta 24 horas después del inicio del accidente cerebrovascular en oclusiones proximales de grandes vasos. Según los estudios revisados, en los pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular con oclusión de la arteria basilar, arteria cerebral media y circulación arterial anterior, tratados con trombectomía y/o trombólisis a las 4,5 horas, 6 horas   y 24 horas respectivamente, después del inicio de los síntomas, no se evidenció diferencia significativa entre, el uso de trombectomía sola o combinada con trombólisis.  En Ecuador se ha reportado un estudio que incluye 96 pacientes, a los cuales se les realizó trombectomía mecánica, cuya efectividad fue evaluada con la escala de Rankin modificada, evidenciándose que, con el uso de la trombectomía mecánica, los resultados son alentadores, sugiriendo una reducción en la incapacidad por secuelas neurológicas. Conclusiones: La utilización temprana de fibrinolisis durante las primeras 4,5 horas, en pacientes con evento cerebro vascular isquémico de grandes vasos, es efectiva sola o acompañada de trombectomía, no obstante, transcurrido las 4.5 horas, el mayor beneficio se observa con la trombectomía mecánica independientemente del uso de la trombólisis previa.
Relationship Between Middle School Students Functional Squat and Fitness Levels
Authors: Ferkel Rick , Fisher Kevin
Published: July 2023

Background: Functional movement patterns, such as the squat, are used on a daily basis and are the foundation for movement in activities of daily living and fitness. If teens do not have good functional movement, this can induce injury, pain, and/or lack of confidence in movement, which can lead to less physical activity. Aims and Objectives: The objective of this research is to investigate the relationship of the functional movement pattern of the deep squat in middle school students with the fitness variables: broad jump, push-up, PACER test, and BMI. Materials and Methods: Students from a Midwest school district in the United States (N = 161, 42.2% male) in grades 7-9 (32.9%, 27.3%, 39.8%) completed a functional movement squat screener. The screener has three levels of performance: (1) limited, (2) proficient, and (3) advanced. Students also performed the broad jump, 1-minute push-up test, PACER test, and a BMI assessment. Results: The squat screen indicated that 37.3% of students were limited, 39.8% proficient, and 23.0% advanced. Correlational data indicated the squat screen correlated with all measures; broad jump (r = .288, p < .001), push-up (r = .436, p < .001), PACER (r = .279, p < .001), and negatively correlated with BMI (r = -.264, p < .001). Conclusions: Roughly 60% of students could perform the deep squat correctly; however, almost 40% of students were unable. Data showed the squat screener correlated positively with all fitness measures which is concerning for the 40% of students that did not achieve proficiency in the squat, as this indicates that other fitness variables are also lower with students who performed poorly on the squat screen. Physical educators and health professionals should work to improve functional movement and fitness levels in students to better prepare them to be active and fit into adulthood.
Effects of COVID-19 Mandates on College Students’ Exercise Experiences and Psychosocial Health
Authors: Kosma Maria , Kim Moo Song , Moon Dal-Hyun , Fritts Shelia
Published: July 2023

Based on the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there has been a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide, especially among young adults and women who were hit the worst, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Exercise participation has several health benefits, including improved mental health and well-being during covid-19. Additionally, the highest levels of health and well-being are observed among those with the highest levels of autonomy. Given that autonomy and free will were significantly limited during the Covid-19 pandemic, the purpose of this study was to examine how covid-19 mandates influenced college students’ exercise experiences and psychosocial health. The participants included 13 ethnically diverse undergraduate students (females = 10; males = 3; Asian = 5; Latino/Hispanic = 4; Caucasian = 3; Native American = 1) of varied educational backgrounds. This was a phronetic, qualitative study within two university (U) settings: one on the West Coast (WU) and the other in the South (SU). Based on the phronetic analysis, three themes emerged regarding the effects of lockdowns, heavy screen use, and mask mandates. In the first theme, most students, especially those with longer stay-at-home mandates (WU), expressed decrements in or complete cease of exercise participation. In the second theme, a few students found more time to socialize and reflect on their well-being. In the third theme, negative psychosocial experiences (especially in WU) were reported like depression, anxiety, and challenges in social relationships. Kinesiology experts and public health officials should reconsider covid-19 mitigation measures by respecting human agency.
Changing the approach to rehabilitation exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic: A brief review
Authors: Fatolahi Hoseyn , Rahmati Saleh
Published: July 2023

Background: It is necessary to design a comprehensive rehabilitation program after high-grade systemic inflammation caused by the coronavirus, followed by a long rest and quarantine. In addition, pandemic quarantine has led to a lack of access to rehabilitation clinics and sports clubs. However, integrated information on how to implement a rehabilitation program in pandemic conditions is not yet available. Objectives: We aimed to investigate clinical trials regarding exercise rehabilitation related to Covid-19 in PubMed. Methods: The keywords (Covid-19 and exercise rehabilitation) were examined in PubMed electronic database until 11 August 2021, and 707 articles were found. Results: Twenty-nine clinical trial articles were found, and one unrelated article was deleted. Particular attention should be paid to maintaining the physiological and psychological health of health care workers. Most of the programs implemented include home-based rehabilitation (HBR) through web-based rehabilitation [WBR]. The multiplicity and variety of existing programs are not enough to cover all groups in society, including the healthy and sick ones. No problems have been reported for healthy people during strenuous exercise when wearing a surgical or cloth mask Conclusions: In addition to conventional therapies and modern rehabilitation techniques, virtual rehabilitation learning through WBR is expanding [due to the quarantine conditions of patients and the closure of sports and clinical centers] with positive physiological and psychological effects.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Athletes Participating in the 2022 Masters Field Hockey World Cup
Authors: Croteau Karen , Eduljee Nina , Murphy Laurie , Rosene John , Munoz Mario
Published: July 2023

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic impacted lifestyle behaviors and health of masters athletes throughout the world. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diet, physical activity, and health (physical, mental, social) of athletes participating in the 2022 Masters Field Hockey World Cup. Materials and Methods: A total of 391 participants (mean age = 56.83+9.83 years) completed the 35-item Health and Well-being of Masters Hockey Athletes Survey. Results: Respondents felt that the COVID-19 pandemic had either no impact/improvement respectively, on their diet (72%/18%), physical activity (55%/30%), and physical health (63%/21%), while reporting either no impact or declines in mental health (67%/24%) and social health (62%/31%). A one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) indicate greater negative impacts in mental health among some younger age groups versus older age groups. Open-ended responses to other impacts of COVID-19 support the finding that participants experienced negative impacts of COVID-19 on their mental and social health. Alternatively, participants reported their overall health to be very good to excellent (80%) and stress to occur rarely or sometimes (79%) by the time of the World Cup events. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic had a positive impact on the diet, physical activity and physical health of 2022 World Cup Field Hockey athletes whilst having a negative impact on their mental and social health. As such, future support for the mental and social health of masters field hockey athletes is warranted.
Study of Aerated Lightweight Mortar Using Aluminium Powder and Local Materials
Authors: Paikara Ramesh Kumar , Gyawali Tek Raj
Published: July 2023

Conventional burnt clay bricks are still mostly used as building materials for both load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls in Nepal. The use of brick walls not only increases the dead loads on the structures but also becomes the main cause of casualties during the earthquake. This paper describes the development of an alternative lightweight mortar using aluminium powder to replace the bricks. The base mixture of the mortar was experimentally determined and the properties were studied with the ranging content of the aluminium powder by weight of cement. The result showed a decrease in the density and compressive strength but an increase in the water absorption while increasing aluminium powder content. The density was possible to decrease by about 52% with the use of 0.9% aluminium powder. The decrease was very less while increasing the aluminium content from 0.6% to 0.9%. The 28-day compressive strength was decreased by 59% and 63% at aluminium content of 0.6% and 0.9% respectively. With the achievement of a density of less than 1000 kg/m3 and a 28-day compressive strength of more than 7.5 MPa, the optimum content of the aluminium powder was 0.6%. The implementation of this result implies producing lightweight bricks, blocks and panels replacing the burnt clay bricks. It not only lightens the building structures and avoids the casualties during big earthquakes but also saves the environment by minimizing the carbon-di-oxide, avoids the degrading of agricultural soils and even minimizes the risk of climate change.
Strength of Cement Treated Base Courses in the Flexible Pavement Design for Pathlaiya- Nijgadh Section of East-West Highway of Nepal
Authors: KC Narayan , Aryal Rajendra , Joshi Buddhi Raj , Shahi Padma Bahadur
Published: July 2023

Rutting and fatigue are the most common pavement distresses that are caused due to overloading, subgrade strength, and poor construction quality. The strength of the pavement layer can be improved by the construction of cement-treated layers. This study suggested that the cement-treated base is the effective modification technique for a granular base course by evaluating the unconfined compressive strength, and modulus of rupture. The unconfined compressive strength revealed that a cement-treated base is an effective treatment for the improvement of strength. Similarly, flexural strength indicated that a cement-treated base is an effective method to reduce the fatigue damage of the base course, and 5% cement content is sufficient to resist crack formation on the base course. 5.34% cement content in CTB developed a stiff mix with a stronger ability towards applied load dispersion that can resists deformation. In the meantime, unconfined compressive strength, modulus of rupture, and modulus of elasticity obtained at 5.34% cement content on a cement-treated base satisfied the minimum requirement as set by the Department of Roads, Government of Nepal.
The COVID pandemic: Lessons for academicians and institutions today and tomorrow
Authors: Prakash Satyam , Dhungel Kshitiz Upadhyay
Published: July 2023

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Associated Risk Factors of Insomnia among Elderly People in Banepa Municipality
Authors: Pradhan Rubi , Shrestha Sumina , Lakhe Dibyashwori , Kayastha Babita , Sainju Sapana
Published: July 2023

Background & Objective: Insomnia is defined as a difficulty with the initiation, maintenance, duration, or quality of sleep that results in the impairment of daytime functioning. The prevalence of insomnia increases steadily with age and is often a persistent problem, particularly in older adults and is often mistaken as a normal part of ageing. The objective was to identify the associated risk factors of insomnia among elderly.
Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted. The data was collected from respondents in 60 samples using probability systematic random sampling technique. Data was collected using standard questionnaire tool i.e. Pittsburgh Insomnia Rating Scale 20 version. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (Chi-square) were applied using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 16 for data analysis.
Results: Study finding revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 77.5. Half of respondents i.e. (50.0%) had insomnia. There is significant association between insomnia and drinking alcohol (p=0.045), fear of death (p=0.032) and alter sleep due to bad dreams (p=0.035) and there is no significant association between insomnia and co-morbidity (p>0.05).
Conclusion: It was concluded that 50% of the respondents had insomnia. Drinking alcohol, fear of death and alter sleep due to bad dreams are significant association with insomnia. Therefore, it would be better if awareness programs regarding stress management and lifestyle modification are given to the patient to improve the quality of life.
Association of Body Mass Index and Renal Size among Nepalese Healthy Adults in Terai Region
Authors: Sah Nilam , Shrestha Shamsher , Singh Nutan Bala , Yadav Sudeep Kumar , Pandit Rakesh Kumar
Published: July 2023

Background & Objective: The prognosis and diagnosis of renal disorders and diseases, as well as the assessment of kidney donors, both utilize ultrasound as a crucial imaging modality. Also, higher BMI is associated with the presence and development of proteinuria in individuals without kidney disease. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between BMI and renal size by ultrasound imaging in healthy individuals at Janaki Medical College Teaching Hospital, Janakpurdham, Nepal.
Material and Methods: This descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional study was carried out at Janaki Medical College Teaching Hospital, Nepal. All cases that referred for ultrasound were first measured by height and weight and their BMI was calculated. The size of the kidney length and the thickness of the kidney cortex were measured in millimeters. P-value less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant.
Results: There were 110 females and 98 (47.1%) males. The range of ages was 18 to 70, with a mean age of 34.14 (SD 12.6).  Both sexes have average BMIs of 23.39 (SD 4.06, range 15.5-36.1).  Male subjects mean BMI is 23.705 (SD 3.5907, range 18.1-32.6), while female subjects' mean BMI is 23.108 (SD 4.44, range 15.5-36.1). The difference in BMI was not statistically significant (p = 0.291).Right kidney thickness and right and left cortical thickness were statistically significant (P <0.005). Age and renal length and renal cortex thickness were inversely correlated, although height and weight and renal length and renal cortex thickness were positively associated (p = 0.005). The length of the kidney and the thickness of the renal cortex, however, did not significantly correlate with BMI (P <0.05). Renal length and renal cortex thickness were negatively correlated with age, while there was a positive correlation between renal length and renal cortex thickness with positive correlation height and weight (p = 0.005). However, no significant correlation was found between the length of the kidney and the thickness of the kidney cortex with the BMI (P <0.05).
Conclusion: A  relationship  between  the  increase  in  kidney  length  and  kidney  cortex  with  the  weight  and  height  of individuals, while this  relationship was  not observed  in body  mass index. Mean renal size is related to the side, age, gender, height and weight as well.
Research of antibiotics resistance of gram-negative bacteria strains causing urinary tract infections isolatedat Nghe An Friendship General Hospital
Authors:   Nghe An Friendship General Hospital, Que Anh Tram
Published: July 2023

Urinary tract infection is one of the common infections, which can recur many times if not diagnosed early and treated effectively. Gram-negative bacteria are the most common pathogens. In this study, the author determined the pathogenic gram-negative bacteria and their level of antibiotic resistance with the aim of making the treatment effective, reducing the cost of treatment, and limiting the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A descriptive cross-sectional study on 400 strains of gram-negative bacteria showed that the most common bacteria were Escherichia coli 38.48%, Pseudomonas aeruginosa 14.15%, Klebsiella pneumoniae 13.32%. E. coli is resistant to Cephalosporine, Quinolone antibiotics from 65.0-74.8%, Carbapenem 6.8-8.6%, producing extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) 58.4%. K. pneumoniae is resistant to Cephalosporine, Quinolone 66.7-76.9%, Carbapenem 29.7-35.9%. P. aeruginosa was resistant to the tested antibiotics from 58.7 to 77.5%. The study results showed that the isolated bacteria were resistant to many commonly used antibiotics to varying degrees. Carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria appeared at a high rate.
Development of HPLC-DAD method for the quantification of pentostatin in the fruiting body of Cordyceps militaris
Authors:   Center of Experimental Biology, National Center for Technological Progress, Ministry of Science and Technology, Vu Xuan Tao , Nguyen Thi Ha Ly ,   National Institute of Medicinal Materials, Ministry of Health, Tran Bao Tram ,   Center of Experimental Biology, National Center for Technological Progress, Ministry of Science and Technology, Nguyen Duc Duy ,   Center of Experimental Biology, National Center for Technological Progress, Ministry of Science and Technology,   Faculty of Biology, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Nguyen Thao Nhi ,   Chi Lang High School, Lang Son Province, Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai ,   Center of Experimental Biology, National Center for Technological Progress, Ministry of Science and Technology, Dao Ngoc Anh ,   Center of Experimental Biology, National Center for Technological Progress, Ministry of Science and Technology, Tran Van Tuan ,   Faculty of Biology, University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Published: July 2023

Cordyceps militaris is an important medicinal mushroom in traditional medicine. It contains many bioactive compounds that have applications in medicine, such as cordycepin, adenosine... Recently, through genome analysis, C. militaris has been shown to have the ability to synthesise pentostatin. Pentostatin is an important active ingredient in the production of chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatment. However, there have been few studies on the development of methods for quantifying pentostatin in C. militaris. In this study, a simple and sensitive high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD) method for the quantification of pentostatin in C. militaris was developed and validated. The chromatographic separations were obtained by an Agilent C18 column (250x4.6 mm i.d., 5 μm particle size) using gradient elution with acetonitrile and water. The flow rate of 0.6 ml/min and detection wavelength of 280 nm were selected. The calibration curve displayed a good linear correlation (R2>0.99). The validation results displayed great accuracy, repeatability, linearity, and selectivity according to The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guideline.
Iklan One Piece We Are One Episode 2 Dalam Kerangka Analisis Semiotik Roland Barthes
Authors: Pranawukir Iswahyu , Akromudin Yazid , Riyantie Mayang , Hamboer Maria Jashinta Elisabet , Alamsyah Alamsyah
Published: July 2023

In this research, the writer chose the object of an advertisement for a phenomenal comic series, namely One Piece. The results of the study show that from the denotative side tells about the life of urban residents in the city center, from the connotative side it equality and from the mythical side it conveys the influence of the One Piece story on women's enthusiasm in realizing dreams. The results of the study also found 5 Roland Barthes narrative codes, including: hermeneutic code used in the dialogue about people who’ve never read One Piece mean they haven’t truly live. Proairetic code is used influence reading One Piece. Semantic code is in the description of the main character's work. Symbolic code can be seen in the antithesis of the main character's character, namely the nature of his partner. The cultural code is found in the depiction of the main character and his partner who live together even though they are not married.