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an ISLAMIC EDUCATION VALUES IN PALAS BIDAN AND BATUYANG CULTURE OF BAKUMPAINESSE ETHNIC
Authors: Asmawati Asmawati
Published: July 2022

This research aims to investigate Implementation Proccess of Palas Bidan and Batuyang Culture carried out by Bakumpainesse Ethnic, The Perceptions’ of Bakumpainesses’ Community toward Palas Bidan and Batuyung culture and to know Islamic education values which are contained in Palas Bidan and Batuyung culture in Jambu Village Central Teweh, Barito Utara districts. The researcher used was qualitative phenomenological, all the data obtained by observation, interview, and documentation, then the data was analyze by desciptive. Subject of this study are 1 person Headman of Village, 1 Leader of Batuyang and Palas bidan’s ceremonial, 1 person Islamic Education’s Personage and 8 people community based on their livelihood. The researcher used purposive sampling to get the sample. The Result of this paper show that Palas Bidan and Batuyang Culture  needs preparations  and some offering which believe by the Bakumpainesse’s communitity to implement their culture, the Bakumpainesses’ communitity who stay in Jambu district had the argument about Palas Bidan and Batuyung culture should be held by the reason  to avoid havoc toward baby who already born. Some Islamic education values which consist in about  Palas Bidan and Batuyung Culture  that made baby avoid from, dirt and in a state of purity, lafadz basmallah and shalawat applied when do something with the purpose so that the children always prays and remember with Allah other side batuyang’s process always read poems who is in Islamic’s breath that aim to children always heard the good words. And always read and prayer so that the baby becomes a useful person for himself and others in the future.
A DIFFICULTY IN UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SCIENCE IN TERMS OF THE ADVERSITY QUOTIENT
Authors: Fatmahanik Ulum Fatmahanik
Published: July 2022

Learning difficulties in understanding concepts become a problem that must be considered in the learning process, this is due to the lack of hard work of students in the process of understanding basic science concepts. This study aims to describe the difficulties faced by quitter, camper and climber students in understanding the basic concepts of science. This research uses a qualitative approach, the type is a case study. The instruments used in this research are questionnaire response profile (ARP), concept understanding test sheets and interview sheets. The results showed that, (1) students categorized as AQ quitters had difficulty in restating concepts, classifying objects according to certain characteristics, developing necessary and special requirements and applying concepts or problem solving algorithms. (2) Students who are categorized as AQ camper experience restating concepts, have difficulty in classifying objects according to certain characteristics, provide examples and non-examples and develop necessary and special requirements. (3) students categorized as AQ climbers have difficulty in applying concepts or Key words: difficulty, learning, adversity quotient, science
AN ANALYIS OF TEACHER’S STRATEGIES IN TEACHING SPEAKING IN EMERGENCY REMOTE TEACHING CONTEXT
Authors: Suharsono Suharsono
Published: July 2022

This article aims to explore the teacher’s strategies in teaching speaking in emergency remote teaching (ERT), this research using qualitative approach with observation, interview and documentation. The result of this research is that are faced the students are found the difficulties. There are in an attention in learning process, students still little in vocabulary, students are doesn’t brave and confident in speak directly when they in online class, the students are faced the unstable signal when they in online class.The researcher will give some appropriate strategy. Firstly, based on the students’ difficulties. For difficulty in speaking teaching with ERT, students need to pay attention to and learn in a social media, such as Whatsapp, Zoom, Google Classroom and soon. So, students need to master in speaking context to make it easier to speak in english. Especially in pronounciation and grammar, students must understand how to use pronounciation correctly and adequately according to their function. For difficulty in limited vocabulary, students must master the vocabulary to help students in speaking without repeating the same words and delivering clear ideas. For difficulty in pronounciation, students should learn how to pronuoun correctly in speaking learning and doing a lot of practice in speaking.
THE THE ANALYSIS OF THE VALUE OF RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN THE MATERIAL OF THE ARABIC TEXTBOOK FOR ISLAMIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Authors: Maf'udah Syafiyatul
Published: July 2022

Religious moderation is a middle attitude in understanding religious teachings. In an educational institution, especially an Islamic educational institution. The values of religious moderation must be conveyed both explicitly and implicitly to prepare a generation of students who have competence in understanding Islamic religious principles. Besides, those students are expected to be able to express their religious understanding in life. Together they are tolerant and moderate in the nation and state based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution. Madrasah is one of the Islamic educational institutions under the guidance of the ministry of religion. Madrasah Aliyah is one of the levels of formal education for high school students. With the demand for the delivery of religious moderation values in students, the ministry of religion issued an Islamic education (PAI) and Arabic curriculum in madrasahs in textbooks that became learning materials in the classroom in which the values of religious moderation were inserted in sub-chapters in all learning. This article aims to analyze the values of religious moderation in the Arabic language student textbooks at the Aliyah Madrasah level. This research method uses a qualitative approach with (library research)  from primary data (Arabic textbooks), using content analysis in the stages: of reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results of this study state that the values of religious moderation are implicitly conveyed in the textbook. With the results of this study, it is hoped that all Arabic language educators will develop and explain the values of religious moderation explicitly to students.
Indigenous knowledge, Islamic va INTEGRATION INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND ISLAMIC VALUE IN UTILIZING INVERTEBRATES IN THE MAJALENGKA, WEST JAVA COMMUNITY
Authors: Lestiani Salsa Fani
Published: July 2022

This research aimed to determine the integration of indigenous knowledge and Islamic values ​​in the Majalengka community in utilizing invertebrates and to explore the practice of indigenous knowledge in utilizing invertebrates, especially snails (Achatina fulica) and Javanese grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis) in the health and food sector. This research was conducted in Sukaraja village, Jatiwangi, Majalengka district. This research was used a qualitative approach method of direct observation. Data was collected through observation, interviews, documentation and literature study, then the data were analyzed descriptively. The results show that indigenous knowledge based on Islamic values ​​implemented by the Majalengka indigenous community could increase community empowerment in various fields, namely health, economics, and social. The people of Majalengka use the snail (Achatina fulica) as a natural medicine for toothaches and the wound healing. While the Javanese grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis) as a traditional food of the community is believed to have a lot of protein content which is very good for the human body, especially for the growth of children. Further studies need to be conducted regarding the use of animals by the community based on sustainable conservation and further studies have to also be done to analyze of the presence of any bioactive compounds in invertebrate species used in traditional medicine in the research area.
The Development of Mathematics E-Modules by Using Flip PDF Professional Software on Algebraic Forms of Material
Authors: Rahman Sakinah Azkia
Published: July 2022

The development The purpose of this research is to develop and produce Mathematics E-Modules by Using Flip PDF Professional Software on Algebraic Forms material. Research and Development model used ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research subjects were class VII students, instrument validators, educational technology media validators and mathematics learning materials (lecturers and teachers). The object of research is the E-Module of Mathematics using Flip PDF Professional Software on Algebraic Forms material. The data collection instrument was in the form of a questionnaire, with qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. Based on the validity test, the E-Module Mathematics using Flip PDF Professional Software was declared very valid with a percentage level of validity of 87.65%, and the small group practicality test with a number of respondents of 10 students found that it was very practical with a practicality level percentage of 86.35%. The results of the study indicate that the e-module developed is suitable for use in the mathematics learning process in schools that have online facilities.
THE RELEVANCE OF THE VALUE OF INDEPENDENT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CHARACTER EDUCATION WITH CIVIC MATERIAL AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL
Authors: Rosita Farida Yufarlina , Dinan Salwa Ausof Prakarsa
Published: July 2022

Currently, juvenile delinquency cases have penetrated the digital realm. It was cyberbullying on social media. It demonstrates that character education is not being implemented optimally. According to preliminary observations, the Adit Sopo Jarwo series contains good character values that align with national education goals. The main objective of this study is to determine the importance of independent character education and social responsibility in the animated series Adit Sopo Jarwo, as well as its relevance to Civics material at the elementary school level. It is a library research study that employs documentation data collection techniques. The data of this study was scripts or dialogues between actors that indicate the values of independent and social responsibility characters in the Adit Sopo Jarwo serial. According to the study, the Adit Sopo Jarwo series contains independent character education and social responsibility. Data analysis revealed ten values of independent character and eleven values of social responsibility character education. The values ​​of independence and social responsibility character contained in the Adit Sopo Jarwo series have relevance to elementary school Civics material. It is in grade III, theme 8, sub-theme 2; grade V, theme 2, sub-theme 1; grade III, theme 3, sub-theme 2; and grade IV, theme 7, sub-theme 1.
Analisis Pengelolaan Laboratorium IPA di SMAN 1 Geger Madiun Berdasarkan Standar Manajemen Laboratorium
Authors: Cahyani Vika Puji
Published: July 2022

Pembelajaran IPA merupakan salah satu kajian ilmu pengetahuan yang berisi tentang berbagai teori dan konsep ilmiah yang dapat dibuktikan melalui serangkaian kegiatan penelitian.  Kegiatan penelitian dalam pembelajaran IPA dapat dilakukan melalui laboratorium IPA atau di tingkat SMA/Sederajat dibagi menjadi tiga laboratorium, yaitu laboratorium kimia, fisika dan biologi. Laboratorium merupakan tempat yang digunakan untuk pengamatan, percobaan, serta pengujian konsep pengetahuan dan teknologi yang dilengkapi berbagai fasilitas alat dan bahan untuk menunjang pembelajaran. Laboratorium IPA yang baik adalah laboratorium yang memiliki sarana, prasarana, serta manajemen yang baik dan teratur. Akan tetapi, beberapa sekolah belum melakukan manajemen laboratorium secara maksimal, sehingga dapat menyebabkan pembelajaran IPA dalam rangkan membuktikan konsep ilmiah mengalami beberapa kendala bahkan tidak jarang menimbulkan bahaya reaksi bahan kimia tertentu. Oleh karena itu, sangat penting diadakan manajemen laboratorium di sekolah dengan baik agar dapat menunjang proses pembelajaran dan terhindar dari bahaya reaksi kimia tertentu. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis secara kualitatif manajemen laboratorium kimia dan biologi di SMAN 1 Geger Madiun. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara terhadap narasumber dan data yang didapatkan dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sebagian besar Laboratorium di SMAN 1 Geger memenuhi standar manajemen laboratorium yang baik.
The Development of Multiple Representation Based on Student Worksheets to Improve Scientific Representation Skills
Authors: Sugiono Intan Brilyanti
Published: July 2022

The dynamics in science education cannot be separated from the development of technology, along with developments, the age of technology is increasingly mastering various fields in the world, including in the world of education, one of the areas of education that is affected is science education. Science education is expected to be able to bring students to adventure exploring the natural surroundings and recognize themselves through the knowledge, theories, concepts, and principles contained in science learning in order to keep up with the developments in the world of education.

One of the schools that also requires learning development is MTsN 4 Magetan, which based on a survey on January 29 has problems, namely the lack of student representation ability and low ability to analyze HOTS questions. So there is a need for learning support that is able to improve the representation ability of students in the form of multiple representation-based worksheets.

This study aims to develop multiple representation-based worksheets that have been tested for validity, implementation and effectiveness. This research is a Research and Development (RnD) research with the Borg n Gall model. This LKPD product development was validated by 7 expert validators. The sample used was 20 students of class VII G as a limited-scale trial class and 32 students of class VII B as a large-scale trial class.

The developed LKPD product has been declared suitable for use by students after passing 3 stages of testing namely validity, implementation and effectiveness based on 3 main indicators of scientific representation ability, namely connecting students' experiences, problem solving skills and synthesizing information.
IMPLEMENTATION OF AGRICULTURE EDUCATION AS A MEANS OF CHARACTER EDUCATION AT AL-MUTAWAKKIL ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL PONOROGO
Authors: Prayitno Mustofa Aji , Nur Khasanah
Published: July 2022

Indonesia is an agricultural country that has abundant agricultural resources. This potential must be maximized and developed to improve the welfare of the people and to become a strength for the nation. Character in the younger generation is a reflection of a nation. With strong character and values, an individual will be able to become a filter for himself and others around him. This study aims to determine the form of character education for santris through agricultural education applied at the Al-Mutawakkil Islamic Boarding School, Ponorogo. The approach used in this research is a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using triangulation techniques. Analysis of research data was carried out in three stages, namely the stage of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results show that agricultural education can shape the principles of character education in santri which include: learning based on the spirit of changing for the better, based on reality, building togetherness and family, exemplary figures of a kyai/teacher, and needs-based curriculum (life skills) for santris. All of these educational principles aim to build character in the santris of Al-Mutawakkil Islamic Boarding School as a provision when they graduate from Islamic boarding schools and enter the community.
ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES OF DIFFICULTY LEARNING MATHEMATICS MATERIALS OF COUNT NUMBERS OPERATING IN CLASS IV STUDENTS IN MI MA'ARIF TUNTANG
Authors: Alfiah Faridatul , Alfiah Faridatul , Alfiah Faridatul
Published: July 2022

AbstractThis study aims to: (1) to find out the causes of the difficulties experienced by students in learning mathematics for the material of calculating numbers in class IV at MI Ma'arif Tuntang Academic Year 2021/2022. (2) to find out the efforts that can be made to overcome students' difficulties in learning mathematics for class IV number calculation operations at MI Ma'arif Tuntang for the 2020/2021 Academic Year.This type of research uses descriptive qualitative research. The data sources used are primary data sources and secondary data sources. The data collection procedures used include observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Checking the validity of the data by means of extension of observations and triangulation.The results of this study show that (1) the factors that cause difficulties in learning mathematics come from internal and external factors. Internal factors include student attitudes in learning mathematics, student learning motivation which is still quite low, body conditions that are sometimes less than optimal in supporting the learning process, and students' sensing ability is lacking. Meanwhile, external factors include the lack of variety of teaching teachers in the mathematics learning process, the use of learning media that has not been maximized, school facilities and infrastructure that do not yet support mathematics learning, as well as a family environment that is still lacking in providing attention to students. (2) that can be made to overcome difficulties in learning mathematics.Keywords: Learning Difficulties, Mathematics, Operation Calculat
The EFFECTIVENESS OF PROBLEM BASED LEARNING ASSISTED WITH DIORAMA MEDIA TOWARDS LEARNING RESULTS OF SCIENCE MATERIALS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIVING THINGS IN ECOSYSTEMS IN CLASS V STUDENTS OF MI ARROSYAD BERGASLOR
Authors: Pertiwi Putri Aulia
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of problem based learning with the aid of diorama media on science learning outcomes regarding the relationship between living things in ecosystems in class V MI Arrosyad Bergaslor Semarang Regency in the 2021/2022 academic year.

This research is a quantitative pre-experimental research with One Group Pretest-Posttest design. The sampling technique was carried out by purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by means of tests, observations, and documentation. The test instrument was tested using validity test, reliability test, difficulty level test and test of differentiating power of questions. The data analysis technique used is the Paired Sample T Test.

The results showed that the science learning outcomes of the fifth grade students of Al Basith obtained an average pretest score of 62.40 and posttest of 82.77. Based on these data, student learning outcomes have increased by 20.37. This is evidenced by the Paired Sample T Test, the value (tcount11,598 > ttable 2.048) and the significance value (P-value 0.000 < 0.05), based on these data, it can be concluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, meaning that the use of problem based learning assisted by diorama media is effective on science learning outcomes for the material on the relationship between living things in the ecosystem in class V MI Arrosyad Bergas Lor Semarang Regency in the 2021/2022 academic year.
Leadership of schools in the management perspective of islamic education in the 21st century
Authors: Mutmainnah Siti
Published: July 2022

The leadership of school principals in the 21st century is a formidable challenge where all educational processes have evolved to become increasingly sophisticated, so that the demands of being a principal have become a necessity for an institution to meet all the needs of the institution. The purpose of this research is to provide solutions for school principals in facing an increasingly changing era and so that institutions can be better prepared to deal with all these changes. Therefore, based on the results of the analysis, conclusions are obtained that answer the problems of this research, namely: 1) Understanding the leadership of the principal. 2) the responsibility of the principal in developing schools 3) the problems of the principal of the 21st century. 4). the principal's leadership process in influencing resources 5) teacher efficiency when replaced by robots. The method used in this paper is a qualitative method based on field studies with descriptive-qualitative analysis. Every era or era has opportunities and challenges that must be answered, therefore the principal as the highest peak in an agency must of course have high qualifications and capacities. Because with qualified qualifications and capacity these opportunities and challenges can be resolved properly.
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS: RELIGIOUS MODERATION
Authors: Prahesti Vivin Devi
Published: July 2022

AbstractThe appreciation of religious moderation through research is still minimal, so there is a need for trends or issues that link religious moderation to various sectors to increase mutual respect between communities. This bibliometric analysis research aims to identify the publication of articles and trends or research positions on religious moderation in the last 2 years and to find out the number of citations or publications during 2020 to 2022. Research is collected and analyzed through: 1) articles collected from Google Scholar using Publish and Perish (POP), 2) Articles that have been processed through Publish and Perish (POP), the articles are processed through analysis through VOSviewer. The result of this bibliometric analysis is that there will be publications in 2020-2022 by producing thousands of articles that match the keyword "religious moderation". This research creates a great opportunity for further research, especially in 2022 to develop research topics related to the key word “religious moderation”.Keywords: Bibliometrics, Moderation, ReligionAbstrak Penghayatan moderasi beragama melalui penelitian masih minim dilakukan, maka perlunya tren atau isu yang mengaitkan moderasi Bergama kepada berbagai sector untuk meningkatkan upaya saling menghargai antar masyarakat. Penelitian analisis bibliometrik ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi publikasi artikel dan tren atau posisi penelitian tentang moderasi beragama pada 2 tahun terakhir dan mengetahui jumlah sitasi ataupun publikasi selama tahun 2020 sampai 2022. Penelitian dikumpulkan dan dianalisis melalui: 1) artikel dikumpulkan dari Google Scholar menggunakan Publish and Perish (POP), 2) Artikel yang ditelah diproses melalui Publish and Perish (POP), artikel tersebut diproses melalui analisis melalui VOSviewer. Hasil analisis bibliometrik ini adalah adanya publikasi di tahun 2020- 2022 degan menghasilkan ribuan artikel yang sesuai dengan kata kunci “moderasi beragama”. Penelitian ini menciptakan kesempatan besar kepada penelitian selanjutnya khususnya di tahun 2022 untuk mengembangkan topic penelitian yang dihubungkan dengan kata kunvi “moderasi beragama”.Kata kunci: Bibliometrik, Moderasi, Beragama
Dla dzieci czy dla dorosłych? O dwuadresowości w literaturze dziecięcej na przykładzie książek o Muminkach Tove Jansson
Authors: Dymel-Trzebiatowska Hanna
Published: July 2022

W artykule skoncentrowano się na obecności podwójnego adresata w serii powieści o Muminkach fińskiej pisarki i malarki Tove Jansson. Książki te postrzegane są w Polsce jako literatura dziecięca, jednak wiele treści skierowanych jest do drugiego, immanentnego czytelnika książek dla dzieci, dorosłego. Koncepcja dwuadresowości towarzyszy literaturze dziecięcej od dawna (por. Barbara Wall, Emer O’Sullivan, Perry Nodelman, Zofia Adamczykowa). Autorka zwróciła uwagę na filozoficzne zainteresowania Tove Jansson, która czytała prace Henriego Bergsona i Oswalda Spenglera. Jansson nie korzysta jednak z protekcjonalnego zwrotu do dorosłego za plecami dziecka. Traktuje dzieci na równych warunkach i sprawia, że odczytają one książki o Muminkach na poziomie fascynujących przygód. Dorosły dostrzeże w nich inne treści, choć być może nie zawsze skojarzy je z myślą znanych filozofów.
Straszyć nie jest łatwo – horror(ki) dla dzieci
Authors: Urbańczyk Lidia
Published: July 2022

Literatura dla dzieci rządzi się swoimi prawami, ale też podlega prawom kulturowym czasów, w których powstaje. Duża popularność horroru dla dorosłego odbiorcy sprawiła, że na rynku książki dla dzieci pojawia się coraz to więcej książek, które można byłoby zaliczyć do fantastyki grozy (horror to uniwersalna i intermedialna formuła). Utwory te są zwykle dopasowane do potrzeb dziecięcej wyobraźni – są teksty, które straszą, ale i te, które bawią (rzadko zdarzają się teksty naruszające bezradną dziecięcą wrażliwość). Celem autorki artykułu jest próba antropologii nowego gatunku, jego charakterystyka, przy uwzględnieniu tekstów, które ukazały się po 2000 r. W tym celu autorka posługuje się dwiema definicjami horroru – Rogera Cailloisa, gdzie do znanej rzeczywistości nagle wdziera się coś niesamowitego, groźnego oraz Noëla Carrolla – horror to tekst, w którym pojawia się potwór, budzący lęk i obrzydzenie. Horror dla dzieci to utwór, w którym nagle i niespodziewanie pojawia się potwór budzący różne emocje (nie tylko lęk i obrzydzenie, ale również inne uczucia, np. radość). Okazuje się, że straszyć nie jest łatwo, a przecież dzieci – podobnie jak dorośli – lubią przeżywać intensywne emocje w kontrolowanych warunkach odbioru.
What Is Safety to You? Determining an Inductive Conceptualization of Neighborhood Safety Through Centering the Voices of Community Residents
Authors: Francois Samantha , Davis Curtis
Published: July 2022

Background

Inductive explorations of neighborhood safety are a notable gap in neighborhood effects research. Thus, the current study explores resident definitions of safety and safety threats in urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Objective

To reveal urban residents’ phenomenological conceptualizations of neighborhood safety and perceptions of law enforcement as a safety support and/or a safety threat.

Methods

The researchers conducted semi-structured focus groups with community residents across three counties to gather evidence of what makes them feel safe and unsafe in their communities.

Findings/Conclusions

Thematic analysis generated five themes of what makes residents feel safe, what they perceived are safety threats, and what they believe law enforcement officers do to promote safety. The article concludes with implications for urban social work practice and research.
The Role of CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies in the Treatment of Acute Cluster Headache
Authors: Moreno Cortes Guillermo Andres
Published: July 2022

This article discusses the role of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide antagonists available on the market in treating cluster headaches. All the treatments discussed in this article focus on either abortive, preventive, or transitional care. These therapies include Monoclonal Antibodies (Galcanezumab, Fremanezumab, Erenumab), high-flow oxygen, triptans (sumatriptan, zolmitriptan), Octreotide, non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (vagus and sphenopalatine nerves), and other medications like dihydroergotamine, lidocaine, and capsaicin. We reviewed many studies from The United States since 2015; analytical methods were utilized. Moreover, we found that some of the treatment options for CH can vary depending on efficacy and route of administration and according to categories of therapy (acute or preventive). Every treatment has a specific and unique mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and side effects. Therefore, the recommendation of one particular treatment should be considered in the success of the treatment of Cluster Headaches. Monoclonal Antibodies against CGRP have a unique role and are considered a first alternative in treating acute CH.
Expert Perspectives on the Management of Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency
Authors: Conde Bebiana , Costa Filipa , Gomes Joana , Lopes António Paulo , Mineiro Maria Alexandra , Rodrigues Orlando , Santos Cristina , Semedo Luísa , Sucena Maria , Guimarães Catarina
Published: July 2022

Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited autosomal codominant disorder, which predisposes patients to lung and/or liver disease. Even though it is considered rare, it is one of the most frequent genetic disorders worldwide, albeit remaining underdiagnosed. Several organizations and societies, including the Portuguese Society of Pulmonology have been elaborating guidelines and recommendations for the diagnosis and management of alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency. Nevertheless, some important matters are yet to be included in those, mainly due to lack of robust scientific evidence, and continue to represent a point of discussion. This article reviews some important scientific publications and expresses the perspectives of a group of Portuguese experts regarding the management of alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, namely in terms of the pre and neonatal diagnosis, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the validity of replacement therapy in lung transplant-receiving, and finally, alternative strategies of alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency treatment to improve the patients’ quality of life.
La transformación de personajes femeninos en poesía experimental. Hacia una reflexión sobre la feminidad en el aula. Female characters transformation into experimental poetry. Towards a reflection on femininity in the clasroom
Authors: Contreras Barceló Elisabet
Published: July 2022

La presente propuesta se enmarca en las investigaciones sobre las posibilidades de aprendizaje que ofrece la creatividad en la educación literaria de docentes en formación. Se trata de una experiencia de innovación en la que los estudiantes debían partir del análisis de un personaje femenino de la LIJ y de los postulados de didáctica de la literatura trabajados, para transformar dicho personaje en poesía experimental y acompañarlo de una propuesta didáctica para un contexto educativo determinado. A lo largo del proceso creativo reflexionaron sobre distintos temas sociales y filosóficos, entre los cuales tuvieron un papel destacado las cuestiones de género. A partir de la triangulación de los datos cualitativos recogidos se pudo verificar la provechosa relación entre creación y pensamiento crítico en un contexto de educación literaria, así como observar de qué manera los personajes femeninos impulsaron la reflexión sobre la igualdad de género, la feminidad y el feminismo.
Assessing strategies to target screening for advanced liver fibrosis among overweight and obese patients
Authors: Bril Fernando , Godinez Leiva Eddison , Lomonaco Romina , Shrestha Sulav , Kalavalapalli Srilaxmi , Gray Meagan , Cusi Kenneth
Published: July 2022

Aim: The optimal screening strategy for advanced liver fibrosis in overweight and obese patients is unknown. The aim of this study is to compare the performance of different strategies to select patients at high risk of advanced liver fibrosis for screening using non-invasive tools. Methods: All patients underwent: liver 1H-MRS and percutaneous liver biopsy (in those with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD]). Unique selection strategies were compared to determine the best screening algorithm: (A) A "metabolic approach": selecting patients based on HOMA-IR ≥ 3; (B) A "diabetes approach": selecting only patients with type 2 diabetes; (C) An "imaging approach": selecting patients with hepatic steatosis based on 1H-MRS; (D) A "liver biochemistry approach": selecting patients with elevated ALT (i.e., ≥ 30 IU/L for males and ≥ 19 IU/L for females); and (E) Universal screening of overweight and obese patients. FIB-4 index, NAFLD fibrosis score, and APRI were applied as screening strategies. Results: A total of 275 patients were included in the study. Patients with advanced fibrosis (n = 29) were matched for age, gender, ethnicity, and BMI. Selecting patients by ALT elevation provided the most effective strategy, limiting the false positive rate while maintaining the sensitivity compared to universal screening. Selecting patients by any other strategy did not contribute to increasing the sensitivity of the approach and resulted in more false positive results. Conclusion: Universal screening of overweight/obese patients for advanced fibrosis with non-invasive tools is unwarranted, as selection strategies based on elevated ALT levels lead to the same sensitivity with a lower false positive rate (i.e., fewer patients that would require a liver biopsy or referral to hepatology).
Fractal Research for the Production of High-Strength Materials
Authors: Jekal Eunsung , Choi Seoryeong
Published: July 2022

SiC ceramics are excellent materials applied at high temperatures because of their light weight, excellent high temperature strength, and high thermal shock resistance. For better engineering properties, we made SiC with fractal lattices. Stress-strain behavior and modulus changes from room temperature to 1,250oC were analyzed using LAMMPS S/W, a molecular dynamics program. As a result of this study, it was confirmed that the modulus of elasticity of SiC crystals changed in the range of about 475 GPa to 425 GPa as it increased from room temperature to 1,250 oC, The stress-displacement characteristics of SiC crystals, which could not be measured at a high temperature of 1,000 oC or higher, could be ensured.
A Study on the Establishment of the Way of Close Protection Foot Formations
Authors:   Korean Association of Public Safety and Criminal Justice, Kim Tae-Min
Published: July 2022

This study tried to approach the way of close protection microscopically. In particular, the purpose of this study was to systematize and establish the way of foot formations by reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and combining theories on overall formation methods.
The 'foot formation’ is a security technique that protects a security subject by forming a certain shape such as a wedge or diamond to position security agents while they are moving on foot. That is, security agents surround the security subject, who is located in the center, in a certain shape or form. The foot formation must be changed flexibly according to the situation, so various foot formation techniques must be learned.
Despite the great importance of foot formation that can determine the success or failure of security, the data studied in the academic field of security studies are limited to the extent of introducing close protection and foot formations by a small number of researchers. In addition, not all data describe the same foot formations. In addition, there was a lack of concrete grounds, technical parts, and various applications for theories forming foot formations.
As a result of the study, the classification of foot formations can be established according to the following: the purpose of the foot formations; the escort means and facilities; the separation distance from the security subject; the number of security agents; the shape of the formations; the horizontal or vertical shape of the formations.
In the future, much effort should be needed for generalization and standardization of foot formations. Specifically, the research should be deepened and re-established even in microscopic areas such as mechanical principles of a formation, standardized application technology, and technical parts of security techniques.
Compliance in orthodontics: a protocol for a scoping review
Authors: Bie Ronald Max van der , Bos Annemieke , Bruers Josef J.M. , Jonkman Ronald E.G.
Published: July 2022

Background: Patient compliance is a key factor in achieving orthodontic success. While in recent years there have been changes in orthodontic healthcare, no recent comprehensive reviews regarding compliance in orthodontics are available. Therefore, the aim of this scoping review is to systematically map the available literature regarding patient compliance in orthodontics to identify factors associated with patient compliance and to investigate if there are knowledge gaps in the available literature.Methods/design: This protocol was drafted according to guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) statement and the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). For the methods Arksey and O’Malley’s framework and the Reviewer’s Manual of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) for conducting scoping reviews were consulted. The inclusion criteria for this scoping review are studies of all designs assessing any form of compliance in orthodontics, published in English from 2006 onwards. The exclusion criteria are studies investigating compliance in patients with an intellectual or physical disability that could affect their ability to coincide with their therapist’s recommendations and advice, studies investigating compliance in patients with oral cleft and craniofacial conditions, and studies published in non peer-reviewed journals or with grey literature sources. The following electronic databases will be searched: Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science Core Collection. The following key terms will be used in the search strategies: adherence, compliance and orthodontics. Multiple reviewers will independently screen the results and perform the data charting process. A narrative description will be provided for the analysis of the included studies. The results will be categorized into multiple topics based on recommendations by previous studies into patient compliance in orthodontics. Identified knowledge gaps will be reported and recommendations for future research will be suggested.Discussion: No systematic review has previously assessed this exact topic. Because of the broad-spectrum research questions and the expected widely scattered literature a scoping review approach was chosen over a systematic review approach. The Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) has been conducting research in patient compliance in orthodontics up to 2006 and therefore only studies published from 2006 onwards will be researched in this review. Identifying knowledge gaps and summarizing and disseminating research findings on this topic is important for every dental professional performing orthodontic treatment.Protocol registration: This protocol is registered in the Open Science Framework: https://osf.io/ec6qd
A simulated hospital: an effective teaching tool during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Toro Jaime , Rivera Juan Sebastian , Rodríguez Daniela , Serna-Corredor Laura Andrea , Cortés-Muñoz Fabián , Medina Thomas , Gaitán Jairo , Yepes Manuel
Published: July 2022

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the disruption of all sectors of the economy including education. According to UNESCO, over 1.37 million young people, including medical students, were affected by the lockdowns in response to COVID-19 and the subsequent closure of the education system. The main challenge for medical education has consisted in offering clerkships within a biosafety environment. The simulated hospital emerges as a teaching tool that guarantees the development of medical skills in a biosafety environment.Methods: A quasi-experimental design was conducted in a population of 5th-year medical students during their neurology clerkship. The sample comprised two similar groups. The first one received a traditional face-to-face format during 2019, whereas the second group received a mixed virtual and simulation-based clerkship in 2020. At the end of the course, all students in the pandemic group answered a Likert scale survey regarding their satisfaction with the simulated hospital. To evaluate theoretical knowledge acquisition, students of the pandemic and the non-pandemic group were required to perform a mid-term and a final examination.Results: Most of the students considered the simulated hospital a useful addition that should be incorporated into their medicine curriculum regardless of the pandemic. From the results, it is clear that students perceived that exposure to a simulated hospital facilitated their learning process (93.1%) and allowed greater interaction with the teacher compared to a face-to-face environment (77.3%). Although there was a difference in test results, it was not clinically significant.Conclusions: This study shows that a simulated hospital is a highly efficient method to acquire clinical skills in trainees with improvement in medical knowledge and satisfaction evidenced by the Likert scales and comparable results in academic evaluations. The authors experience indicates that exposure to a simulated hospital should be integrated into the curricular milestones of the medical education program regardless of the pandemic.
Safety and Feasibility of Faecal Microbiota Transplant for Major Depressive Disorder: Study Protocol for a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Green Jessica Emily , McGuinness Amelia , Berk Michael , Castle David , Athan Eugene , Hair Christopher , Strandwitz Philip , Loughman Amy , Nierenberg Andrew , Cryan John , Mohebbi Mohammadreza , Jacka Felice
Published: July 2022

Background Mental disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD), are a leading cause of non-fatal burden of disease globally. Current conventional treatments for depression have significant limitations, and there have been few new treatments in decades. The microbiota-gut-brain- axis is now recognised as playing a role in mental and brain health, and promising preclinical and clinical data suggest Faecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) may be efficacious for treating a range of mental illnesses. However, there are no existing published studies in humans evaluating the efficacy of FMT for MDD.Methods and designThis protocol describes an 8-week, triple-blind, 2:1 parallel group, randomised controlled pilot trial (n=15), of enema-delivered FMT treatment (n=10) compared with a placebo enema (n=5) in adults with moderate-to-severe MDD. There will be a further 26-week follow up to monitor longer-term safety. Participants will receive four FMT or placebo enemas over four consecutive days. The primary aims of the study are to evaluate feasibility and safety of FMT as an adjunctive treatment for MDD in adults. Changes in gut microbiota will be assessed as a secondary outcome. Other data will be collected, including changes in depression and anxiety symptoms, and safety parameters.DiscussionModification of the microbiota-gut-brain axis via FMT is a promising potential treatment for MDD, but there are no published rigorous clinical trials evaluating its use. If this study finds that our FMT strategy is safe and feasible, a larger fully powered RCT is planned. Further high-quality research in this field is urgently needed to address unmet need.Trial registration: Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12621000932864
Describing the evidence-base for research engagement by health care providers and health care organisations: a scoping review.
Authors: Yoong Sze Lin , Bolsewicz Katarzyna , Reilly Kathryn , Williams Christopher , Wolfenden Luke , Grady Alice , Kingsland Melanie , Finch Meghan , Wiggers John
Published: July 2022

Background
Having a research-engaged health and medical workforce is associated with improvements in clinical outcomes for patients. As such, there has been significant government investment internationally to support health care organisations and services to increase staff engagement with research. This review sought to provide an overview of the literature relating to strategies employed to increase research engagement by health care providers and organisations and apply a qualitative analysis to generate a list of research engagement strategies.
Methods
A scoping review using systematic search processes was undertaken to locate peer-review publications and grey literature related to ‘research engagement by health care providers and organisations’. A database search of electronic records was performed with no limit on publication date. Publications examining research engagement were included regardless of study type and categorised as either databased (presenting data or new analysis of existing data) and non-databased (no new data or analyses). Databased publications were further classified according to study type, study design and setting. A qualitative synthesis of all other studies using a Framework Approach were undertaken with studies that described an intervention to improve research engagement.
Results
A total of 161 publications were included in this study with 52% categorised as not presenting new data. Of the databased articles, the majority (68%) were descriptive studies describing prevalence of correlates of research engagement, 21 described intervention studies (28%) and of these, only two were controlled studies. The following strategies were used to facilitate research engagement; dual skilled team/staff, resources or physical infrastructure, incentives, leadership support of research, education/training, networks, forming partnerships or collaborations and overall leadership structure of entity.
Conclusions
The literature on research engagement is primarily opinion-based and descriptive in nature. There is a need for future research to progress beyond descriptive to more rigorous well-designed intervention research, to provide the evidence needed to support ongoing government investment in creating a research engaged health workforce.
Development of long-covid, or prevalent complaints in general?
Authors: Magnusson Karin , Turkiewicz Aleksandra , Flottorp Signe , Englund Martin
Published: July 2022

Objectives: To study the prevalence and patterns of typical post-covid complaints in ~2.3 million persons with and without confirmed COVID-19.Methods: In a Nation-wide population-based prospective cohort study, we studied all persons aged 18-70 years living in Norway and who tested positive (n=75 979), negative (n=1 167 582) and who were not tested for SARS-CoV-2 (n=1 084 578) from August 1st 2020 to August 1st 2021 (non-hospitalized from -2 to +14 days from test date), who were, or were not vaccinated against COVID-19. Our main outcome measures were the period prevalence of single-occurring or different combinations of complaints based on medical records: 1) Pulmonary (dyspnea and/or cough), 2) Neurological (concentration problems, memory loss), and/or 3) General complaints (fatigue). Results: In persons testing positive, 64 (95% confidence interval: 54 to 73) and 122 (111 to 113) more persons per 10 000 persons had pulmonary complaints 5-6 months after the test compared to 10 000 persons testing negative or untested, respectively. The corresponding difference in prevalence of general complaints (fatigue) was 181 (168 to 195) and 224 (211 to 238) per 10 000, and of neurological complaints 5 (2 to 8) and 9 (6-13) per 10 000. Overlap between complaints was rare.Conclusions: Post-covid complaints were only slightly more prevalent in persons with than without confirmed COVID-19. Still, long-covid may pose a substantial burden to healthcare systems in the future given the lasting high incidence of symptomatic COVID-19 in both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.