bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A study of the k-step generalized balancing sequences
Authors: Cetinalp E.K. , Deveci O. , Yilmaz N.
Published: July 2023

In this paper, firstly, we define the k-step generalized Balancing sequences and study the Binet formula of these sequences. Also, we find families of super-diagonal matrices such that the permanents of these matrices are the elements of the k-step generalized Balancing sequences. Finally, we examine the periods of the k-step Balancing sequences in the semi-direct product presented by G = < x, y | x2m−1 = y2 = 1, yxy = x−1 >  for the generating pair (x, y).
Spatial behaviour in the coupled theory for viscoelastic materials with voids
Authors: Chirila Adina
Published: July 2023

We analyze viscoelastic porous materials in the coupled linear theory. We consider the coupling between the volume fraction and Darcy’s law for a right cylinder. The mathematical model is represented by a system of equations of steady vibrations for the displacement vector, the changes in the volume fraction, and the pressure. The spatial behavior is characterized in terms of some cross-sectional functions.
Some results on proper biharmonic vector field
Authors: Djaa N.E. , Djaa M.
Published: July 2023

In this paper, we establish necessary and sufficient conditions under which a vector field be biharmonic on the Riemannian manifold. We also construct some examples of proper biharmonic vector fields from a resolution of differential equations.
Study of Children's Literature "Magic Watermelon Seeds" in the Implementation of Didactic Bibliotherapy-Based Character Education
Authors: Desty Putri Hanifah  , Rochyani Lestiyanawati
Published: July 2023

Children's literature is used as a medium forChildren's literature is a medium for the formation of children's character. Therefore, children's literature should be reviewed so that children's moral values can be optimally taught. The purpose of this research is to study and review children's literature before it is given to children or students at school. The approach to studying children's literature uses a didactic bibliotherapy model or therapy using book media. The study is based on library research. The book studied is a children's book entitled "The Magic Watermelon Seeds", which was published by the Ministry of Education and Culture in cooperation with Room to Read. The results of the research show that the book contains seven implicit moral values. The seven moral values are: 1) emulating good character; 2) being careful in doing; 3) gracefully accepting fate; 4) generous, sincere, and compassionate to everyone; 5) rewarding people who do something expecting conditions; 6) generous to brothers; and 7) living harmoniously and side by side. The content of these moral values can be transmitted to children through a didactic bibliotherapy approach using the method of reading aloud individually or in groups.
Pemahaman Konsep Peserta didik Melalui Penerapan Model Bamboo Dancing
Authors: Irma Sofiasyari  , Aan  Yuliyanto
Published: July 2023

The background of the research was lack of the learners’ concepts due to not-optimum learning model implementation. This situation did not provide the learnres adequate opportunities to participate in the learning. This research aimed to improve the conceptual understandings of the learners. The subjects consisted of 24 learners: 8 male and 16 female learners. The researchers collected the data with test, observation, field note, and documentation. The techniques of analyizng the data were quantitative analysis for the conceptual understanding of the learners on each cycle and qualitative data analysis on each cycle. The results showed that Baboo Dancing model implementation could improve the fifth graders’ conceptual understanding at Public Primary School Babakanjawa V. The result showed improvements from the pre-cycle stage. The learning accomplishment reached a percentage of 41.66% in pre-cycle. Then, the results improved into 66.66% in cycle I and increased into 87.5% in cycle II. The improvements indicated the implementation of Bamboo Dancing could improve the conceptual understandings of the learners.
Implementasi Profil Pelajar Pancasila Dalam Pembelajaran PAI dan Budi Pekerti Berbasis Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Nurhantara Yulian Rizky , Ratnasari Dyah Utami
Published: July 2023

Education is an effort to mature students, both mentally and in thinking. Through the learning process, students are directed, guided, fostered, explored, and develop their potential to reach maturity. Therefore, this study aims to see how implementing the Pancasila Student Profile in PAI and Moral learning is based on the “Merdeka Belajar”. This research uses qualitative and descriptive approaches. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, and documentation. Test the validity of the data using source triangulation techniques and method triangulation. Data analysis techniques in this study use data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of the research carried out, namely in the application of the Pancasila Student Profile at SD Negeri 03 Bejen Karanganyar, have been maximized because all indicators of the Pancasila Student Profile are met, even though the Global Diversity indicator is obtained through learning Civic Education (Civics) and through the habit of singing the Indonesian national anthem every morning before starting learning. Implementing the Pancasila Student Profile as a manifestation of character education requires all parties, from school principals, teachers, and parents to help.
Transformasi Desain Pembelajaran Pasca Pandemi Covid-19 berbasis pembelajaran Digital Kurikulum 2013: Studi Kasus Sekolah Dasar Multikultural
Authors: Suryaman Suryaman , Tjiptady Bella Cornelia , Juniarso Triman
Published: July 2023

All levels of education must transform to adapt through digital learning. Elementary schools become educational institutions that develop curricula and educational processes to build and develop a new culture towards a multicultural society. Multicultural education has now been integrated with the subject matter contained in the 2013 curriculum. The purpose of this research is to explore post-covid-19 pandemic learning designs based on digital learning in the 2013 curriculum. The research method used is a qualitative case study. The results showed that the implementation of multiculturalism education during the Covid-19 pandemic was carried out with four activity programs, namely: 1) entrepreneurial leadership programs, 2) content-oriented programs, 3) student-oriented programs, and 4) social-oriented programs.
Keterpelajaran Gerak: Korelasi Keterampilan Psikomotorik dengan Cognitive Function Siswa
Authors: Lardika Rola Angga , Beltasar Tarigan  , Hamidie Ronald Daniel Ray  , Yunyun Yudiana
Published: July 2023

This research is a quantitative study with a correlational design that aims to determine the relationship between motor learning and cognitive function in students of public elementary schools in Kuantan Tengah District, Kuantan Singingi Regency, Riau Province. The population of this study was fifth grade students for the 2022/2023 school year, with a population of 627 children spread across 27 public elementary schools. The sampling technique used in this research is random sampling. With this technique, I obtained a sample of 94 students. Methods of data collection using tests and measurements of cognitive function and movement skills Cognitive function uses the Concentration Grid Test (CGT) instrument and movement skills by observing movement learning. The results showed that students' cognitive function was in a good category, and their movement learning was also good. The results of the correlation analysis obtained a correlation coefficient of 0.695 > rtable = 0.396. This shows that there is a significant relationship between movement learning and cognitive function in fifth grade public elementary school students in Kuantan Tengah District for the 2022/2023 academic year. The conclusion that can be drawn from the results of the research is that one student's movement learning is influenced by cognitive function. Students who have good cognitive function tend to have good movement skills.
Rangkap Jabatan Kepala Sekolah Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Manajemen Sekolah Dasar: Studi Kasus Di Kota Cirebon
Authors: Zidane Ardiansyah  , Julia Julia  , Cucun Sunaengsih
Published: July 2023

The rise of school principals with multiple positions in Indonesia raises concerns about the quality of the schools they lead, especially their duties as school managers. This study aims to find out cases of dual school principals and their effects on elementary school management. This study uses a qualitative method with multiple case study designs. Data collection used an open interview instrument with 4 school principals with multiple positions in Cirebon City, West Java. The research questions will include (1) Why do cases of multiple positions occur? (2) What are the duties of the school principal with multiple positions? (3) What is the influence of the multi-position school principal on elementary school management? As for the data analysis used is thematic analysis. The results showed that school principals with multiple positions occurred because there was no replacement principal when the previous principal died or retired so that another principal was used as a temporary replacement. This substitute principal continues to carry out his duties as a normal principal. However, with this double burden, substitute principals experience physical and mental fatigue, thereby reducing work effectiveness, besides that there is no significant effect on school principals who hold concurrent positions on the quality of school management. With this research, it is hoped that it will be able to become a new point of view regarding school principals with multiple positions in Indonesia.
Pemahaman Konsep Pada Nilai Tempat Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Mulyasari Wiwit , Fazrul Prasetya Nur Fahrozy
Published: July 2023

Mathematics is one of the subjects that must exist at every level of education to support everyday life. Especially in the lower grades or in elementary school. In low grades, it is necessary to have a strong conceptual understanding so that misconceptions do not occur in subsequent learning, especially in learning place value. This article discusses the understanding of the concept of place value in elementary schools which needs to be considered in learning and discusses the media to support students in learning the concept of place value. The research method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative approach, using the literature review method. The data sources in this study are documents in the form of books, journals, scientific papers, and other documents that are relevant to the implementation of school culture in education. the character of courtesy and discipline of students in elementary schools. The results of the study show that there are many media that teachers can use to support learning. There are 7 learning media that can support learning to understand the concept of place value, namely number bag media, colored glass media, spedomatic media, learning trajectory, dienes blocks, number seed bag media, and number board media.
Penerapan Bela Negara Di Era Teknologi Maju Dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Luh Putu Swandewi Antari , I Putu Karpika
Published: July 2023

State defense is a concept contained in a country's laws and regulations regarding the patriotism of a person or group of people in a country. This study aims to determine the application of state defense in the era of advanced technology in learning civics education in elementary school students. Research methods that. used. This research is a qualitative research method, using, the questionnaire method. The location in this study is located in Denpasar, Bali. Research informants used purposive sampling by selecting informants, namely students from an elementary school in Denpasar. Research data was collected using a questionnaire filled in by respondents through the media and data collection techniques. In a country every citizen is obliged to defend the country, where defending the country is a form of citizen's love for their homeland for their country, especially instilling an attitude of defending the country among the younger generation who have been battered by technological advances.
Analısıs Peran Pendıdıkan Karakter Dalam Aktıvıtas Belajar Peserta Dıdık di SDN Leuwınanggung Tasıkmalaya
Authors: Mega Tiara Irfani Mega Tiara Irfani , Rakhmat Cece , Indihadi Dian
Published: July 2023

This study aims to describe how the role of character education in student learning activities at SDN Leuwinanggung for third grade students and knowing the process of implementing the habituation activity program in the formation of religious, honest, disciplined and responsible character for students. This research is a qualitative research, the data analysis in this research is descriptive analysis technique. The research subjects were the Principal, Deputy Principal for Curriculum, Class III Guardian Teachers, Class III Students. Data collection techniques used in this research are Observation, Interview, Documentation. Data were analyzed through data reduction steps, data display and conclusion drawing. The results in this study based on the results of data collection indicate that the role of character education in student learning activities at SDN Leuwinanggung has a very good role in student learning activities in the classroom so that students can carry out the learning process actively, effectively, conducive and purposefully. learning can be achieved. The implementation of character education at SDN Leuwinanggung is carried out through habituation activities such as routine, spontaneous, programmed, exemplary activities.
Peran Kepala Sekolah Dalam Menanamkan Nilai-Nilai Keislaman Pada Siswa SD Muhammadiyah Program Unggulan Jatipuro
Authors: Ayuningtyas Noviani  , Wahdan Najib Habiby
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the role of school principals in instilling Islamic values in students of the superior program of Muhammadiyah Elementary School in Jatipuro. This research includes qualitative research using a case study design. This research was conducted at SD Muhammadiyah Program Unggulan Jatipuro, Jatipuro District, Karanganyar Regency. Data collection in this study was carried out using interviews, documentation, and observation methods. The stages of data analysis in this study are data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study are Islamic values taught at SD Muhammadiyah Jatipuro Excellent Programme, namely the value of faith, the value of worship, and the value of morals. The role of the principal at SD Muhammadiyah Program Unggulan Jatipuro as an educator is that the principal also teaches students and provides good examples and role models for students and other school members. As a manager, the principal participates in making Islamic activity programs and requires teachers to attend Islamic studies at school. As a leader, the principal gives tasks to teams, especially teachers, to achieve the goals that have been made and their targets. As a motivator, the principal encourages all members of the school, especially teachers, to be enthusiastic about providing knowledge to students. As an administrator, the principal participates in managing religious activities and is assisted by members to make reports on embedding Islamic values to students, then reported to the principal. As a supervisor, the principal oversees the performance of the implementation team and monitors student behaviors. As an innovator, the principal requires teachers and teams to participate in religious activities, so that they can increase their knowledge and can be taught to students.
Strategı Pemecahan Masalah Untuk Mengatası Rendahnya Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Sıswa Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Silmi Awalyatun Nisa  , Roni Wahyu Wandani
Published: July 2023

The background for writing this study is the low problem-solving ability of elementary school students. This study aims to analyze the factors that cause low problem-solving abilities that occur in students and examine solutions that can be used for problem-solving processes in classroom learning. The method used in writing this article is through Literature Study. Literature Study is a study that collects various data and information through various sources of reading material, such as books, articles, journals, and so on. The topic of discussion in this article is to deepen the study of the solutions offered for student problem solving problems and also explain the factors causing the low problem solving of elementary school students and the IDEAL AND POLYA stages as strategic solutions that can be used in the problem solving process in mathematics lessons. With this study is expected to provide solutions to the process of solving student problems in elementary schools
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Siklus Air Berbasis Digital Siswa Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Lady Alfie  , Sylvia Lara Syaflin  , Kabib Sholeh
Published: July 2023

This research was motivates by the students who are still difficult to understand material that is abstract in nature and the lack of utilization of learning media, because currently students abilities are quite good in digital access, the environment and facilities that have been complement. This study aims to producing a valid and practically of digital based water cycle learning media. The method used in this study is the ADDIE model. The subjects in this study were 5th students at SD Negeri Mardiharjo with 3 students on the one to one evaluation and 10 students on the small group evaluation. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observation and questionnaires. The instrument validation technique used is media, material adn language validation. The data analysis technique used is the validity and practicalitu analysis by the media. The results showed that the digital-based water cycle learning media developed in this study were very valid. There are three aspects influence the level of validity, which are the validity of the media, material and language. Furthermore, from those three validations, a validity value of 83.52% was obtained with the "very valid" criteria. Based on the one to one evaluation trial of the student trough questionnaire, a practicality score of 92.67% was obtained with the criteria of "very practical". Apart form that, based on the small group evaluation trial, a value of 90% was obtained with the criteria of "very practical". So, the development of digital-based water cycle learning media is declared valid and practical.
Analisis Bibliometrik Terhadap Publikasi pada Program Pengembangan Profesi Guru dalam Pembelajaran Matematika di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Gunawan Indra , Tatang Herman  , Sumar Hendayana
Published: July 2023

It is still uncertain whether teacher professional development is still in great demand, especially in the field of educational research. This research is aimed as preliminary research to determine the research gaps to be taken, especially those related to teacher professional development programs (PDPs) at the elementary level during last decade. The research method used was a computational mechanism using several applications such as Publish or Perish, Microsoft Excel, and VOS viewer. The number of PDP studies in mathematics learning at the elementary level during this period was 1038 but due to the limited results of the Publish and Perish software, sampling was carried out and 999 data were filtered. The results show that the trend has experienced a downgrade in the last five years, the most research in this focus was conducted in 2015 with 173 works, followed by 2013 with 170. The data showed a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2017 before declined drastically with only 5 publications in each of the last two years. VOSviewer was used for computational mapping and showed that research opportunities for PDPs should be increased, especially at the elementary level. Based on network visualization, PDP is closely to several other keywords.
Pengaruh Model PBL Dan Evaluasi Berbasis Hots Terhadap Hasil Belajar Bilangan Bulat Kelas VI SD Negeri Desa Dodap
Authors: Rorimpandey Widdy , Lumintang Pricilian , Tuerah Philotheus
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the model problem-based learning and HOTS-based evaluation of mathematics learning outcomes for grade VI students at Elementary School in Dodap Village. The population in this study amounted to 36 students. This study used a quantitative approach research design. The analysis used multiple regression analysis to see the effect of the model problem-based learning and hots-based evaluation of mathematics learning outcomes in integer material. The research results obtained (1) model problem-based learning effect on the results of learning mathematics this is evidenced by the value themselves 0.00 <0.05 which means there is an influence. (2) HOTS-based evaluation has an effect on mathematics learning outcomes, this is evidenced by grades themselves namely 0.00 <0.05 which means there is an influence of (3) model problem-based learning and HOTS-based evaluations simultaneously affect the results of learning mathematics, this is evidenced by gradesR Square is 0.669 or 66.9%. This means that the ability of the learning model problem-based learning and the results of the HOTS evaluation are able to explain the learning outcomes of 66.9%, the remaining 33.1% is explained by other variables not explained in the study. The same thing with research conducted by (Agustin et al., 2019) the PBL model can improve learning outcomes because of problem solving activities. (Sari & Rakhmawati, 2023) HOTS-based evaluation can improve mathematics learning outcomes if continuously trained and studied. (Mustofa, 2022) model problem-based learning and HOTS-based evaluation can simultaneously improve mathematics learning outcomes.
Kesıapan Madrasah Mengımplementasıkan Kurıkulum Merdeka di MIN 2 Bantul
Authors: Wijayanti Inggit , Intan Nur Ngazizah
Published: July 2023

Curriculum changes that are happening at this time are the implementation of the independent curriculum in several education units with a pilot project system, one of which is MIN 2 Bantul. With this the school as the spearhead in carrying out the implementation curriculum must be able to understand and apply it to the fullest because the quality of the implementation of the educational process is one of them by looking at the success rate of implementation. The purpose of this study is to describe the readiness of madrasa teachers in implementing the independent curriculum at MIN 2 Bantul. The research method is descriptive qualitative. The research samples were class I and IV teachers at MIN 2 Bantul, data collection was carried out through interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the study showed that the readiness of madrasa teachers in DIY in implementing the independent curriculum was quite ready. What the teacher did in preparing for implementation was understanding the characteristics of changes in the independent curriculum, reviewing and comparing learning outcomes and teacher and student books, analyzing learning abilities by setting goals. learning and the flow of learning objectives, developing new tools, and understanding the independent curriculum assessment. In this case the school facilitates teachers to carry out technical guidance held by religious decrees or from external services and teachers carry out independent learning related to the independent curriculum through several platforms that have been provided
Keefektifan Pengembangan Media Buku AJIB Untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Berbicara Siswa SD
Authors: Endang Kusripinah Raden Roro , Yuwana Setya , Hendratno
Published: July 2023

The speaking ability of elementary school students is in the low category, so an appropriate media is needed using the AJIB Book (Illustrated Speech Jockey Tool). This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the development of AJIB book media (speech illustration jockey tool) to improve speaking skills in Indonesian language subject speech material in class VI elementary school. The type of research used is Research and Development (R&D) with the development model in this study the 4-D development model. The results of the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test found that P 0.000 <0.05, this indicates that there is a difference in the effect between the pre and post tests. The conclusion obtained in this study is that it has proven effective in developing AJIB book media (speech illustration jockey tools to improve speaking skills in Indonesian language subject speech material in class VI elementary school.
A Comparative Analysis of Electricity Companies’ Sustainability Reporting in Australia and India
Authors: Mamun Mehadi
Published: July 2023

This study compares the sustainability reporting efforts by electricity companies in developed (Australia) and emerging (India) economies. Using the GRI G4 sector-specific guidelines for electric utilities on the 2018/2019 annual reports, stand-alone sustainability reports, corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports, and corporate websites, the study finds that the compliance rates with the categories of sustainability reporting in the Indian electricity companies are far low compare to the Australian electricity companies. Overall, the disclosure is low in both countries as the highest compliance rate in Australia is 63.7% and the lowest compliance rate is 43.6%, while in the case of India, the highest compliance rate is 45.7% and the lowest compliance rate is 28.5%. Considering that electric utilities provide essential services to society and have a significant influence on sustainable development, such a low disclosure, particularly by Indian companies, could lead the efforts to gain stakeholders’ legitimacy and sustainable development to crumble.
RETRACTED: A ReliefF guided binary equalization optimizer based on Z-type and reverse Z-type transfer functions for feature selection
Authors: Hou Jia-Ning , Zhang Min , Wang Jie-Sheng , Wang Yu-Cai , Song Hao-Ming
Published: July 2023

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
A novel Group Decision Making method with the prediction selection rate
Authors: Zhang Hengshan , Wang Yun , Chen Tianhua
Published: July 2023

Methods on the basis of the consensus reaching process are prevalent in Group Decision Making (GDM), which typically forces some evaluators to revise initial opinions in order to reach group consensus without being able to precisely reflect original viewpoints. Furthermore, in case the correct opinion is embedded in the hand of the minority, existing methods may not reach the correct consensus. With the aim to tackle these observations, a novel approach of the Positive and Negative Prediction Selection Rate (PNPSR) is proposed on the basis of the Pythagorean Fuzzy Preference Relation (PFPR) which enables to present individuals’ opinions in a pairwise manner using the linguistic preference relation. The PFPR expressed opinions then serve as input for the computation of the proposed PNPSR, the minimum of which is subsequently selected as the correct one. Finally, the full ranking of the alternatives can be calculated through the proposed iterative algorithm. In the process, the evaluators’ original opinions are not required to modify, and the correct result can be achieved when the minority evaluators provide the correct opinions. Experimental results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach in comparison with two state-of-the-art methods.
Highly selective motor nerve block and movement analysis for preoperative evaluation of complex spastic gait
Authors: Sanders John C. , MacWilliams Bruce A. , Prasad Sarada , Mahan Mark A.
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Lower-extremity spasticity and impaired gait control after central nervous system injury are challenging to improve, because spasticity limits residual motor control while providing mechanical support. Highly selective partial neurectomies (HSPNs) can substantially reduce spasticity but may have greater risks in patients with complex lower-extremity spastic gait. OBJECTIVE: To examine the potential of ultrasound- and stimulation-guided highly selective motor nerve blocks (HSMNBs) to assess the potential impact of reduced spasticity on gait. METHODS: In this retrospective series, six patients underwent HSMNBs with movement assessment before and after the block. Range of motion, strength, position angles, surface electromyography, lower limb kinematics, and patient satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS: Pre- and post-HSMNB movement analysis yielded dichotomous gait kinematics, which facilitated surgical decisions. Of the 59 metrics evaluated, 82% demonstrated a positive improvement post-block (62% improved more than one standard deviation (SD) of typically developing means, 49% improved > 2 SD) and 16% demonstrated a negative change (2% worsened > 1 SD). CONCLUSION: HSMNB provided clear efficacy in changing clinical, surface electromyography, and gait parameters. Movement analysis provided clear and robust objective and patient-centered evidence for surgical guidance. This protocol may provide utility in evaluation of patients being considered for HSPNs for complex spastic gait patterns.
Application of rectal balloon ice water stimulation for the rehabilitation of stroke patients with neurogenic bowel dysfunction
Authors: Zhang Di , Tang Hong , Li Ting , Li Ping , Pan Xiangying , Jia Qin , Wang Lu , Zhao Yanjun
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND: Neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD) is a common complication in stroke patients. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of rectal balloon ice water stimulation on the rehabilitation of patients with NBD after a cerebral stroke. METHODS: Forty stroke patients with NBD were selected between March and August 2022 and randomly divided into a study group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). Based on routine rehabilitation training, rectal balloon ice water stimulation or finger rectal stimulation were performed on the study or control group, respectively. After two weeks, the changes in the NBD, self-rating depression scale (SDS) and self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) scores were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: Before the intervention, there were no significant differences in age, sex ratio, and NBD, SDS and SAS scores between the two groups (p > 0.05). The NBD, SDS and SAS scores of both groups were significantly decreased following intervention (p < 0.05). After 2 weeks of intervention, the NBD score of the study group was significantly lower than that of the control group (5.50±1.28 vs 6.45±1.05; p = 0.014). The SDS score of the study group was lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (32.30±2.81 vs 44.05±2.19; p = 0.014). The study group also had significantly lower SAS scores than the control group (p = 0.024). In addition, the incidence of dizziness, headaches, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain and distension in the study group was significantly lower than in the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Rectal balloon ice water stimulation can significantly improve stroke patients with NBD’s intestinal function and psychological status.
Meta analysis of the second course of radiotherapy for recurrent esophageal cancer
Authors: Xu Pengcheng , Liu Yongsheng , Wu Shen , Cheng Dong , Sun Zhanfeng
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND:

How to improve efficacy and reduce side effects in treating recurrent esophageal cancer by applying the second course of radiotherapy alone and its combination with chemotherapy has been attracting broad research interest.

OBJECTIVE:

This review paper aims to systematically evaluate efficacy and side effects of applying the second course of anterograde radiotherapy alone and its combination with chemotherapy in treating recurrent esophageal cancer.

METHODS:

First, the relevant research papers are retrieved from PubMed, CNKI and Wanfang databases. Next, Redman 5.3 software is used to calculate the relative risk and 95% confidence interval to evaluate the efficacy and adverse reactions of applying the single-stage radiotherapy with and without combining single/multi dose chemotherapy to treat recurrent esophageal cancer. Then, a meta data analysis is applied to examine the effectiveness and side effects of radiation alone and re-course radiotherapy plus chemotherapy in treating esophageal cancer recurrence after the first radiotherapy.

RESULTS:

Fifteen papers are retrieved, which included 956 patients. Among them, 476 patients received radiotherapy combined with single drug/multi drug chemotherapy (observation) and others received only radiotherapy (control). Data analysis results show that the incidence of radiation induced lung injury and bone marrow suppression is high in the observation group. Subgroup analysis also shows the higher effective rate or one-year overall survival rate of patients treated with the second course radiotherapy combined with single drug chemotherapy.

CONCLUSION:

The meta-analysis result demonstrates that combining the second course of radiotherapy with single-drug chemotherapy has advantages in treating recurrent esophageal cancer with the manageable side effects. However, due to insufficient data, it is not possible to conduct the further subgroup analysis comparing the side effects of restorative radiation with the combined chemotherapy using between a single drug and multiple drugs.
POVERTY AND WOMEN'S ACCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: DYNAMICS, PROSPECTS, SHARED CHOICES OF LIMAN-BENAWI WOMEN EDUCATION
Authors: Nugroho Dwi , Anzany Audy , Fajri Trio
Published: July 2023

Family financial factors and the women social construction are obstacles to women's education. Many of the women who dropped out of school were identified because they were unable to build two-way discussions, so negotiations related to education were never accommodated. This study examines and analyses how women negotiate with parents regarding family culture and economy dynamics, prospects for women, and how to shift them into joint decisions. This qualitative study uses a phenomenological approach by conducting observations, interviews, and documentation studies. The results reveal that some young women from low-income families can continue their education to the tertiary level. Their ability to survive and negotiate with parents and other family members can resolve financial problems and patriarchal culture. Parents who initially did not support them, in turn, encouraged their daughters to continue their education with the consequence of having to work because the family's economy could not cover college costs. These findings indicate that so far gender discrimination in women's education, related to finance and culture, still occurs massively in rural community entities, and this requires cooperative efforts and intense communication to find the best solution.
Keywords:  Poverty, Women's Education, Gender, Liman Benawi
 
Abstrak
Faktor keuangan keluarga dan konstruksi sosial perempuan menjadi penghambat pendidikan perempuan. Banyak perempuan yang putus sekolah teridentifikasi karena tidak mampu membangun diskusi dua arah, sehingga negosiasi terkait pendidikan tidak pernah terakomodasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat dan menganalisis bagaimana perempuan bernegosiasi dengan orang tua mengenai dinamika budaya dan ekonomi keluarga, prospek perempuan, dan bagaimana menggesernya menjadi keputusan bersama. Penelitian kualitatif ini menggunakan pendekatan fenomenologi dengan melakukan observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa sebagian remaja putri dari keluarga miskin dapat melanjutkan pendidikan ke jenjang perguruan tinggi. Kemampuan mereka bertahan untuk bernegosiasi dengan orang tua dan anggota keluarga lainnya membuat masalah keuangan dan budaya patriarki dapat teratasi. Orang tua yang awalnya tidak mendukung, pada gilirannya mendorong anak perempuannya untuk melanjutkan pendidikan dengan konsekuensi harus bekerja karena ekonomi keluarga tidak mampu menutupi biaya kuliah. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa selama ini diskriminasi gender dalam pendidikan perempuan, terkait keuangan dan budaya, masih terjadi secara masif di entitas masyarakat pedesaan dan hal ini memerlukan upaya kerjasama dan komunikasi yang intens untuk mencari solusi terbaik.
Kata kunci: Kemiskinan, Pendidikan Perempuan, Gender, Liman Benawi
Morphological and Genetic Identification of Head Taunsa Barrage Fish Species
Authors: Naz Dr. Saima , Chatha Ahmad Manan Mustafa , Nazir Urooj , Iqbal Syeda Saira , DANABAS Durali
Published: July 2023

The current study aims to construct a thorough barcoding reference database of fishes in the Head Taunsa Barrage and assess the usefulness of employing the COI gene for fish species identification. A total of 15 genera, 10 families, and 7 orders of fish were used to collect a total of 19 mitochondrial COI barcode sequences. These sequences had an average length of 800 base pairs. Within species, genera, families, orders, and classes, the average Kimura two-parameter (K2P) distances were 0.97%, 0.99%, 1.23%, and 1.26%, respectively. According to their taxonomic classification, species were commonly clustered in the K2P neighbor-joining trees based on the sequence. DNA barcoding was employed in this study to identify species with a high degree of accuracy. Moreover, it was concluded that COI sequencing can be used to recognize fish species.
The Ancient Indian Knowledge System and the Medical Sciences
Authors: Raikwar Ankita
Published: July 2023

The article discusses ancient Indian ideas and thought processes that are related to modern medicine and health. Ethnopharmacological Importance Medicinal plants have been used by humans for centuries to treat their health conditions, making them one of the oldest known remedies. They have a significant role in the formulation of indigenous systems of medicine in various countries. Furthermore, they are now being incorporated into products such as herbal teas, health supplements, and nutraceuticals. There has been a global resurgence of interest in medicinal plants, including in India, which has led to extensive research and activities in this field. People are turning to Indian culture and attempting to integrate it into their daily lives because ancient Indian medical sciences are considered superior to modern allopathic treatments. Wearable health monitoring is the focus of numerous ongoing research projects, enabling healthcare monitoring from anywhere. Ancient India had advanced clinical information systems in place. The archaeological evidence from Mohenjo-daro and Harappa reveals the high level of civilization in matters of sanitation and hygiene. A study of the Vedas indicates that all four texts contain numerous references to various aspects of medicine. The Atharva Veda, in particular, is considered an encyclopedia of medicine. Additionally, Ayurveda, known as the science of life, is regarded as an Upa Veda or subsidiary subject of the Atharva Veda. In this article, we provide glimpses of the medical science that prevailed in ancient India. The proposed article aims to justify the concepts of ancient Indian medical sciences.
Government interference in election administration and lethal electoral irregularities in Africa: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Obiagu Uchenna C. , Abada Ifeanyichukwu M.
Published: July 2023

Extant literature is replete with fine-grained explanations of problems of electoral irregularities in developing countries, but has not acknowledged how government interference in election management results in electoral irregularities. Thus, this study uses micro-level analysis to argue that Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not considerably asserted its independence to guarantee quality elections due to government interference in its management of Nigerian elections. The study leverages key informant interviews, available documents, and personal experience premised on in-depth descriptive statistical and content analyses. The data elicited from these methods reveals that government interference in INEC membership composition, finances, and operations considerably accounts for recurring lethal electoral irregularities and deflates public confidence in the electoral process to stunning lows in Nigeria. This interference also exposes the weakness of government-driven electoral reforms, which underscore the need for voter-driven reformation to usher in an electoral system that is best and acceptable to the majority of the voting population in Nigeria and elsewhere.
On the Meaning of Psychological Concepts: Is There Still a Need for Psychological Concepts in the Empirical Sciences?
Authors: Suojanen Mika
Published: July 2023

When empirical psychology mostly focuses on physiological processes and external behavior that have their own concepts, the meaning of psychological concepts becomes obscure. If there are only physical processes and external behavior, then why are psychological concepts needed in the empirical sciences?Since the late 19th century, empirical psychologists and cognitive scientists have argued that introspective information about normal psychological processes is not reliable. Furthermore, many philosophers consider that the physicalist theory of mind is true, which would imply that psychological concepts are only words without explanatory power. However, without introspection, we would not be able to form concepts about other minds and psychological phenomena and understand the psychological states of other people or animals. The meaning of a psychological concept is neither its use for external behavior nor language use in context.
On bundles of varieties V_2^3 in PG(4, q) and their codes
Authors: Vincenti Rita
Published: July 2023

In this note we use the spatial representation in \(\Sigma=PG(4,q)\) of the projective plane \(\Pi=PG(2,q^2)\), by fixing a hyperplane \(\Sigma'\) with a regular spread \(\mathcal S\) of lines. We consider a bundle \(\mathcal X\) of varieties \(V_2^3\) of \(\Sigma\) having in common the \(q+1\) points of a conic \(\mathcal C^2\) of a plane \(\pi_0\), \(\pi_0\cap \Sigma'=l_0\in \mathcal S\), thus representing an affine line of \(\Pi\), and a further affine point \(O\notin \pi_0\). This subset \(\mathcal X\) of \(\Sigma\) represents a bundle of non-affine Baer subplanes of \(\Pi\), each of them having one point at infinity (corresponding to a line of \(\mathcal S\)), having in common a subline of affine points of \(\Pi\) and a further affine point. Then \(\mathcal X\) is considered as a projective system of \(\Sigma\) and, by using such a representation of \(\Pi\), we can calculate the ground parameters of the code \(C_\mathcal X\) arising from it.
The Smallest Gap Between Primes
Authors: Vega Frank
Published: July 2023

A prime gap is the difference between two successive prime numbers. A twin prime is a prime that has a prime gap of two. The twin prime conjecture states that there are infinitely many twin primes. In May 2013, the popular Yitang Zhang's paper was accepted by the journal Annals of Mathematics where it was announced that for some integer N that is less than 70 million, there are infinitely many pairs of primes that differ by N. A few months later, James Maynard gave a different proof of Yitang Zhang's theorem and showed that there are infinitely many prime gaps with size of at most 600. A collaborative effort in the Polymath Project, led by Terence Tao, reduced to the lower bound 246 just using Zhang and Maynard results. In this note, using arithmetic operations, we prove that the twin prime conjecture is true.
EDUKASI PENANGANAN CEMARAN FISIK DAN BIOLOGI PADA SAYURAN SELADA DI DESA SERDANG MENANG KECAMATAN SP PADANG KABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ILIR
Authors: Suyatno Suyatno , Yani Ade Vera , Idealistuti Idealistuti , Antok Antok
Published: July 2023

Selada merupakan sayuran yang di konsumsi mentah atau lalap.  Selada adalah salah satu jenis sayuran yang mempunyai banyak keuntungan selain mudah di dapat, harga yang terjangkau dan memiliki vitamin dan serat yang dibutuhkan tubuh. Dalam mengkonsumsi selada harus memperhatikan tingkat keamanan karena terdapat berbagai cemaran pada sayuran selada mulai dari proses tanam sampai distribusi di pasar. Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah masyarakat menjadi lebih paham tentang berbagai cemaran  fisik dan biologi  yamg terdapat pada sayuran dan bagaimana cara mengurangi cemaran  tersebut.
PENDAMPINGAN SENAM REMATIK PADA LANSIA DENGAN GANGGUAN MUSKULOSKELETAL (REMATIK)
Authors: Ajul Keristina , Pranata Lilik , Surani Vincencius , Hardika Bangun Dwi , Fari Aniska Indah
Published: July 2023

lansia sangat rentang terhadap penyakit salah satunya adalah gangguan pada muskulosketal, salah satu yang menjadi permsalahan pada lansia adlah sakit sendi seperti rematik, maka perlunya adanya intrevensi yang dapat mengurangi sakit sendi pada lansia dan salah satu olahraga fisik yang sederhana dan mudah dilakukan adalah senam rematik, senam rematik berfokus padamempertahankan lingkup gerak sendi secara maksimal, tujuan kegiatan pengabdian untuk mendampingan lansia melakukan senam rematik. Metode yang digunakan dengan dilakukan pretes dan postes untuk melihar rasa nyeri pada sendi lansia, jumlah peserta pengabdian 20 orang lansia yang mengami permasalah rematik. kemudian lansia di ajari senam rematik, kemudian di dampingi dalam melakukan senam rematik yang dilakukan 3 kali dalam semingu di pagi hari dengan durasi 10-15 menit, hasil kegiatan menunjukan bahwa senam rematik tidak signifikan menurunkan nyeri sendi akan tetapi perlu adanya kegiatan yang teratur dalam melakukan senam sehingga lansia dapat mendapatkan hasil yang maksimal. Maka perluanya bagi keluarga yang mempunyai lansia dapat melakukan gerakan senam rematik secara teratur juag dapat meningkatakn kebugaran pada lansia
PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN KELUARGA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MASYARAKAT MANDIRI DI DESA MERANJAT I
Authors: Kalsum Ummi , Febriani Yunita , Sahri Yulian , Bari Andriansyah
Published: July 2023

Pengelolaan keuangan keluarga merupakan keterampilan mendasar yang harus dimiliki oleh setiap rumah tangga. Pada umumnya masalah keuangan terjadi adalah pada saat pengeluaran lebih besar jumlahnya dibandingkan dengan jumlah pendapatan yang diperoleh, serta tidak teraturnya jumlah pendapatan yang diperoleh. Melalui pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan keluarga ini bertujuan agar peserta mampu mengidentifikasi sumber penghasilan dan pengeluaran, mampu menentukan prioritas pengeluaran dan menuliskannya dalam anggaran keluarga serta memahami cara mengendalikan pengeluaran sesuai dengan anggaran yang telah disusun sehingga kebutuhan keluarga dapat terpenuhi. Metode kegiatan npengabdian ini menggunakan metode pendidikan orang dewasa dengan teknik ceramah, diskusi mkelompok, dan pemberian tugas. Pelaksanaan kegiatan ini pada tanggal 09 Agustus 2022 di Desa Meranjat I Kecamatan Indralaya Selatan Kabupaten Ogan Ilir Sumatera Selatan dengan peserta dari ibu-ibu rumah tangga berjumlah 30 orang. Kegiatan pelatihan ini cukup berhasil mengingat semua peserta mengikuti pelatihan sampai selesai dan semua peserta bisa menyusun anggaran keuangan keluarga.