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Pengembangan Model Implementasi M-Pembelajaran untuk Mahasiswa Pendidikan Guru di Indonesia
Authors: Asra Muhamad , Yogaswara Taufik , Syafitri Nanda Khaerunnisa
Published: February 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan model implementasi M-Learning berdasarkan kegiatan pembelajaran dalam program pendidikan guru. Model ini ditujukan untuk melihat bagaimana M-Learning dapat digunakan untuk mendukung pembelajaran formal dalam membantu mahasiswa mencapai kebutuhannya, yaitu keberhasilan dalam proses pembelajaran dan nilai akhir yang didapatkan setelah melaksanakan proses perkuliahan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Design and Development (D n D) yang diperkenalkan oleh Richey and Klein (2007) untuk mengembangkan sebuah model. Berdasarkan pendekatan yang digunakan, penelitian ini menggunakan tiga fase. Fase pertama adalah analisis kebutuhan yang dilaksanakan menggunakan survei berupa kuesioner kepada 220 orang mahasiswa untuk mengidentifikasi kebutuhan apa saja yang diperlukan dalam menerapkan M-Learning. Kemudian data yang berhasil diperoleh pada fase ini dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Fase kedua adalah proses mengembangkan model dengan menggunakan metode Interpretive Structural Model (ISM) yang melibatkan beberapa kelompok pakar ahli. Fase ketiga yaitu bekerjasama dengan kelompok ahli sebanyak 48 orang ahli untuk menilai M-Learning yang sedang dikembangkan menggunakan Teknik Fuzzy Delphi yang diberikan sedikit modifikasi. Penilaian tersebut didasarkan pada pendapat dan jawaban para ahli yang tercantum dalam tujuh kuesioner yang diberikan dengan menggunakan skala likert.Kata Kunci: M-Learning, Fuzzy Delphi, ISM. AbstractThe purpose of this study is to develop a model for applying M-Learning based on learning activities in teacher education programs. This model is used to see how M-Learning can be used to support formal learning in helping students achieve their needs, namely in the learning process and the costs needed for the lecture process. This study uses the Design and Development (D n D) approach introduced by Richey and Klein (2007) to develop a model. Based on the nature of the approach, this study uses three phases. The first phase is needs analysis which is carried out using a questionnaire survey for 220 students to identify what is needed in implementing M-Learning. Then the data that was obtained at this stage was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The second phase is the process of developing models using the Interpretive Structural Model (ISM) method which focuses on several expert groups. The third phase is a combination of an expert group of 48 experts to assess M-Learning which is being developed using the Fuzzy Delphi Technique which is given a little modification. The evaluation is based on the opinions and answers of the experts used in the seven questionnaires given using a Likert scale.
Manajemen Kurikulum Pesantren Sains
Authors: Fajriani Muftia Fitri
Published: February 2022

Pembelajaran di sekolah saat ini belum sampai ke tahap dimana terdapat kesimpulan mengenai keagungan dan kehebatan allah. Jarang terdapat sekolah yang mengaitkan fenomena-fenomena yang dipelajari dengan Tauhid Rububiyyah. Hal ini lah yang melatarbelakangi lahirnya Pesantren Sains di Sragen, yang menjadi sebuah inovasi pendidikan pesantren yang integral holistik. Sebagai Pesantren Sains yang merupakan salah satu bentuk aplikasi dari proyek integrasi antara Islam dan Sains, peneliti dalam penelitiannya bertujuan untuk dapat mengidentifikasi lebih lanjut terkait dengan manajemen kurikulum pesantren Sains Darul Ihsan Sragen. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode metode kualitatif dengan studi literatur (dokumen) atas hasil-hasil penelitian sebelumnya dan wawancara via telepon. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa manajemen kurikulum pesantren Sains Darul Ihsan Sragen meliputi perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi kurikulum, telah terlaksana dengan baik. Penilaian tersebut didasari dengan adanya program kerja, terlaksananya program, dilakukan pengawasan, serta terlaksananya proses pembelajaran dengan optimal. Selain itu Pesantren Sains ini memiliki kekhasan dan ciri tersendiri yang membedakan pesantren ini dengan lainnya.Kata Kunci: Manajemen Kurikulum; Kurikulum Pendidikan; Pesantren Sains Learning in schools today has not reached the stage where there are conclusions about the majesty and greatness of Allah. There are rarely schools that associate the phenomena studied with Rububiyyah Tawhid. This is the background of the birth of Science Islamic Boarding School in Sragen, which has become an integral holistic Islamic boarding school education innovation. As a Science Islamic Boarding School which is one form of application of the integration project between Islam and Science, researchers in their research aims to be able to identify further related to the curriculum management of Science Islamic Boarding School Darul Ihsan Sragen. This study uses qualitative methods with literature study (document) on previous research results and telephone interviews. The results of this study found that the curriculum management of Science Islamic Boarding School Ihsan Sragen including planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum, has been carried out well. The assessment is based on the existence of a work program, the implementation of the program, supervision is carried out, and the optimal implementation of the learning process. In addition, this Science Islamic boarding school has its own characteristics and characteristics that distinguish this Science Islamic boarding school from others.
Pengembangan Perangkat Pembelajaran Mata Kuliah Tasawuf berbasis KKNI
Authors: CS Nurhamzah
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran pada mata kuliah Tasawuf di Fakultas Tarbiyah IAI Latifah Mubarokiyah. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan model 4-D dengan tiga tahap yang digunakan, yaitu tahap pendefinisian, tahap perancangan, dan tahap pengembangan. Data bersifat kualitatif dikumpulkan dari catatan validator dalam melakukan validasi dan data kuantitatif dikumpulkan melalui pedoman validasi dengan skala likert. Data kualitatif digunakan untuk melakukan perbaikan atas perangkat pembelajaran, sementara data kualitatif dianalisis dengan menggunakan statistik sederhana mencari nilai rerata kemudian ditafsirkan dengan menggunakan kriteria validasi. Hasil penelitian pada tahap pendefinisian menunjukkan bahwa perangkat pembelajaran RPS yang dibuat dosen belum lengkap yakni tidak ditemukan rancangan pengalaman belajar mahasiswa dan metode yang dituangkan tidak variatif, sementara RTM yang dibuat dosen belum memenuhi kriteria panduan RTM, sebab hanya menyajikan jenis penilaian, proses, hasil belajar, UTS, UAS dan penugasan. Pada tahap perancangan, dosen diminta untuk memperbaiki dengan merancang RPS dan RTM kembali sesuai dengan panduan. Pada tahap pengembangan RPS dan RTM dilakukan validasi dan diperbaiki sesuai dengan saran dan kritik validator. Tingkat validasi RPS diperoleh pada tingkat 3,38 terletak pada kategori sangat layak, dan tingkat validasi RTM diperoleh 3,58 terletak pada kategori sangat layak.Kata Kunci: Pengembangan; Kurikulum; RPS; RTM; Tasawuf AbstractThis study aims to develop learning plan for Sufism courses at the Tarbiyah Faculty of IAI Latifah Mubarokiyah. This research is development research using a 4-D model with three stages used, namely the definition stage, the design stage, and the development stage. Qualitative data were collected from the validator's records in conducting validation and quantitative data were collected through validation guidelines with a Likert scale. Qualitative data is used to make improvements to learning plan, while qualitative data is analyzed using simple statistics to find the average value and then interpreted using validation criteria. The results of the research at the definition stage show that the RPS made by the lecturers are not complete, there are no design for student learning experiences and the methods outlined are not varied, while the RTM made by the lecturer does not meet the criteria for the RTM guideline, because it only presents the types of assessments, processes, learning outcomes, UTS, UAS and assignments. At the design stage, lecturers were asked to improve by designing the RPS and RTM again according to the guidelines. At the development stage of RPS and RTM, validation is carried out and corrected according to the suggestions and criticisms of the validator. The RPS validation level obtained at the level of 3.38 lies in the very feasible category, and the RTM validation level obtained at 3.58 lies in the very feasible category.
Pengembangan Kurikulum Program Studi Diploma III Analis Kesehatan Berbasis Standar Kompetensi Kerja Nasional Indonesia
Authors: Hilman Asep Fithri
Published: February 2022

Penelitian tentang cara menurunkan standar kompetensi menjadi mata kuliah yang sanggup mengakomodir kebutuhan kompetensi pada program studi Diploma III Analis Kesehatan. Temuan yang dihasilkan dari penelitian ini adalah ; 1) cara menurunkan standar kompetensi menjadi mata kuliah yang bisa mengakomodir kompetensi, 2) Cara menghitung bobot mata kuliah dan 3) struktur kurikulum Pendidikan Diploma III Analis Kesehatan. Tahapan menurunkan standar kompetensi menjadi mata kuliah adalah : 1) membuat daftar kompetensi yang memuat unit-unit kompetensi yang sesuai digunakan sebagai bahan pengembangan kurikulum pendidikan diploma III Analis Kesehatan, 2) mengidentifikasi elemen-elemen/sub kompetensi, 3) menentukan gatra pembelajaran untuk setiap elemen kompetensi, 4) menurunkan setiap elemen kompetensi kedalam ranah pembelajaran menurut klasifikasi Bloom, 5) mengidentifikasi kedalaman setiap ranah dan membuat perkiraan mata kuliah, 6) membuat daftar/tabel penjabaran kompetensi dan sub kompetensi ke dalam ranah, 7) membuat daftar/table mata kuliah yang dihaslikan dari penjabaran kompetensi/sub kompetensi, 8) mereduksi ranah pembelajaran dari daftar mata kuliah apabila ada mata kuliah yang memiliki ranah pembelajaran dengan tujuan pembelajaran yang sama/mirip, 9) menghitung bobot mata kuliah dan 10) membuat struktur mata kuliah. Cara menghitung bobot sks mata kuliah adalah dengan cara membagi yang terbagi menjadi 38 mata kuliah. Dari jumlah tersebut 96 sks bobot mata kuliah yang dimiliki mata kuliah tersebut dengan jumlah bobot total seluruh mata kuliah yang dihasilkan kemudian dikalikan dengan jumlah sks yang akan dibuat. Berdasarkan kedua tahapan ini dihasilkan struktur kurikulum Pendidikan Diploma III Analis Kesehatan dengan jumlah sks sebanyak 110 atau 32 mata kuliah merupakan mata kuliah yang diturunkan dari SKKNI yang pada struktur kurikulum dimasukan pada kelompok mata kuliah kompetensi dasar sebanyak 19 sks (13 mata kuliah), dan kompetensi utama sebanyak 77 sks (19 mata kuliah), 14 sks lainnya bukan merupakan penurunan dari SKKNI dan dikelompokkan kedalam mata kuliah kompetensi dasar umum.
A PRIORIZAÇÃO DA VACINAÇÃO CONTRA A COVID-19 DAS PESSOAS PRIVADAS DE LIBERDADE NO BRASIL
Authors: Oliveira Samyle Regina Matos Oliveira Matos , Sousa Santos Ariel
Published: February 2022

O abandono estatal e o recrudescimento das formas de controle social por meio da punição promovem a superlotação carcerária no Brasil. Por essa razão, ficou estabelecida a priorização da vacinação contra o novo Coronavírus no Plano Nacional de Operacionalização da Vacina Contra a COVID-19, na Resolução nº 14, de 4 de fevereiro de 2021. Desse modo, calha destacar que a elaboração deste trabalho se justifica por ser uma problemática de caráter social e de abrangência nacional. Outrossim, o trabalho desenvolvido com método de revisão bibliográfica e documental, objetiva identificar se os ideais de meritocracia, com base na obra do Sandel, influenciaram, em alguma medida, as polêmicas relativas a imunização antecipada destes indivíduos. Contudo, a partir das leituras realizadas, defende-se que sim e que os posicionamentos contrários a essa priorização carecem de uma reflexão mais profunda, até mesmo do ponto de vista utilitarista, sem falar do total esquecimento da solidariedade, fraternidade e alteridade.
The Kleinhaus and the Politics of Localism in German Architecture and Planning, c. 1910
Authors: Rousset Isabel
Published: February 2022

As an antidote to the substandard tenement apartment, the ideal of the “small house” (Kleinhaus) was ubiquitous in housing debates in Germany before World War One. Denoting a modestly sized two-story family house aligned with the street, it had its origins in the Middle Ages, during which it was constructed to serve the humble domestic needs of urban craftsmen who lived and worked in thriving trade cities including Lübeck, Bremen, Hamburg, Augsburg, Nuremberg, and Ulm. For modern promoters of low-density alternatives to the tenement, the Kleinhaus was an ideal model for mass appropriation. Unlike foreign and untranslatable dwelling models like the “villa” and the “cottage,” the Kleinhaus conveyed something that was both urban and quintessentially Germanic. It was thus enlisted by housing reformers to strengthen local cultural identity whilst raising the standards of the nation’s housing stock. This article examines the significance of the Kleinhaus in fostering dialogue between the fields of architecture and planning, and considers its embeddedness in a wider project of cultural nationalism in pre-war Germany.
EUROPE IS GOING DIGITAL – A GLANCE AT THE DIGITAL COMPETENCES OF THE ROMANIAN CITIZENS
Authors:   Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Bogoslov I. A. , Georgescu M. R. ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Lungu A. E. ,   Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
Published: February 2022

The technological ascension represents one of the main phenomena encountered by today’s society, influencing almost every field of activity of the modern world. In fact, technology has become part of our daily life, whether we refer to active participation in society, learning, work, or other activities. In order to gain a favorable position compared to other states considered as global powers, the European Union is constantly striving to advance in various fields, placing special importance on the digitalization of the Member States. In addition to the technological side, the process of digitalization takes place with and through the human factor. Thus, we are concerned with the human capital and its digital competences, as their deficiency or absence can have negative effects both on the general life chances of citizens and on the digital progress of EU Member States. Romania is striving to make the most of the digital revolution, the possibilities and benefits offered by it, trying to contribute to the digital progress of the European Union and to consolidate its position among the other Member States. However, given the aforementioned issues, it is natural to wonder if citizens’ skills support the digitalization process or represent a shortcoming in this regard. Thus, the fundamental purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the digital competences of Romanian citizens, dealing with aspects such as the evolution of the last years and the current status related to the analyzed phenomenon.
AGILITY ACROSS COMPANY BOUNDARIES
Authors:   ISM International School of Management GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany, Bockhaus-Odenthal E. , Siegfried P. ,   ISM International School of Management GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany
Published: February 2022

Companies often rely on the Know-How of external service providers for the development of software and solutions. Modern forms of working and collaboration change the development of products and services at the same time. How do these trends influence the cooperation and collaboration between companies and their external agile service providers? The purpose of this academic work is to figure out which steps companies have to take to implement agile working and collaboration with external service providers. Therefore, a case study, including a qualitative survey, was used to find and point out which measures and actions companies have to take, to accomplish the goal of an effective implementation of an agile collaboration and cooperation. Three core issues were identified, on which basis the research questions regarding the measures will be answered: First, which possibilities companies have, to implement an internal agile setup to collaborate with agile service providers on an equal basis. Second, which contract variants can support and improve the agile cooperation and third, which agile techniques and methods should be used in the agile collaboration. The case study results confirm the assumption, that the three identified core issues are essential for an effective cooperation in the agile environment. While it was verified on the one hand that contract requirements changed concerning their flexibility and adaptability, it was also verified on the other hand, that the internal setup require agile drivers, techniques and methods to enable an effective cooperation with agile service providers. This article gives an overview of the most important content within the three stated core issues and also gives companies advises on how to build a basis for an effective cooperation.
THE ECONOMIC CRISIS OF 2020 AND THE SIXTH TECHNOLOGICAL ORDER: INTERCONNECTION AND PATTERNS
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Grishnova O. , Berezhna I. ,   Fondo Bateral para el Desarrollo en Transición Chile – Unión Europea, Mikhurinskaia E. ,   Fondo Bateral para el Desarrollo en Transición Chile – Unión Europea, Berezhnoy A. ,   Hunland Impex BV, Netherlands
Published: February 2022

It is justified that the economic crisis is cyclical and is associated with a change in technological paradigm. The economic crisis is a process characterized by fluctuations in economic activity and it manifests itself in economic, social, environmental and political disruptions. In the sixth technological paradigm, economic growth ensured by the introduction of fundamentally new forms of combining tools and labor items that can ensure the maximum productivity in use of resources. The “core” of the sixth technological paradigm is alternative and nuclear energy, healthcare, education, aviation-, ship- and machine tool engineering, electrical engineering, telecommunications, etc., and “key factors” – information and communication technologies, biotechnology, nanotechnology. The formation of the sixth technological paradigm significantly transforms the structure of productive forces and the system of industrial relations, it change the product and the process of its advancement in various areas: health, education, energy, public services, etc. As a result, the quality characteristics of services and goods are significantly changed, as well as, the level of accessibility to material and intangible benefits of all groups of the population is increased. In this regard, effectiveness of inclusive initiatives requires the consolidation of the efforts of civil society, the State and business, the reform of the education system and the creation of conditions for increasing the level of motivation and social responsibility of society.
Obtaining Informed Consent in Genomic and Genetic Studies
Authors: Pestrikova A. A.
Published: February 2022

The paper studies the process of obtaining informed consent in genomic and genetic research. The author considers some aspects of obtaining consent in the realm of the emergence of large-scale population studies and genomic databases that have challenged the traditional concepts of informed consent. The author examines foreign experience of obtaining informed consent as well as the concept considering informed consent as two main components, namely a dialogue or a process and form. Today due to the decoding of the genome and the possibility of re-identifying information, the information obtained in the course of scientific research and conducting genomic and genetic research can be disclosed. Therefore, the question is raised about the need for legal protection of such information and mechanisms for its protection. It is concluded that informed consent is no longer a single document tied to a particular study; it is becoming a dynamic process. The paper summarizes the latest theoretical and practical aspects of obtaining informed consent in genomic and genetic studies.
Guarantees of the Right to Housing: A Comparison of Syrian and Russian Legislation
Authors: Aldgem B. I.
Published: February 2022

The paper is devoted to the topical problem in civil law in Russia and Syria, i.e., the right of ownership of residential premises, its registration and methods of protection. The paper presents the results of a comparison of regulatory support and the procedure for state registration of rights to housing in Russia and Syria. Similar and distinctive features are defined, urgent issues of the legislation are revealed. The author formulates proposals for amending the Syrian legislative framework in order to improve the process of registering the right to housing, taking into account the Russian experience. In particular, it was concluded that the Syrian legislation needs to be supplemented with rules governing the right of ownership and other real rights to real estate associated with residential premises. Certain legal provisions can be borrowed from the Russian law. In addition, issues of ownership, especially for residential real estate, should be regulated by special rules due to the essentially special status of residential premises in comparison with other real estate objects. It has been established that the current Syrian Civil Code does not adequately regulate issues related to ownership and registration of rights to residential premises. For this reason, the author believes that there is an urgent need to develop housing legislation in Syria. It is necessary to develop special provisions that would deal specifically with the rights to residential premises.
Motor modularity in voluntary frog behaviors and its neural basis
Authors:   , Gulati Tanuj , Giszter Simon F.
Published: February 2022

Modular control architectures in spinal cord allow rapid complex spinal motor output despite musculoskeletal redundancy and neural complexity. Understanding this modularity better would advance knowledge of motor control and is relevant to rehabilitation strategies. Modular organization is explored in voluntary frog behaviors in this study. Motor primitives/ modules are here defined and explored as very precise compositional elements: physiological pulsatile premotor drives in the spinal cord that activate fixed muscle weightings. Modularity was identified in voluntary bull frog behaviors of prey-strike and avoidance jumps by using independent components analysis (ICA). Twenty six muscles' electromyograms from either-side hindlimb and trunk muscles underwent ICA. In a unilateral analysis, seven components captured approximately 85% of variance in the thirteen left-side muscles, while six components did so on the remaining right-side muscles. In bilateral analysis of all 26 electromyograms together, components and premotor drive pulses were found to be local-to-a-leg and to have structurally similar weight structure on the left- and right-hand side of the spinal cord. Using cosine packet analyses to examine the pulse structure of these drives, we found narrower time scales between 60-200 msec in intact and decerebrate frogs compared to the more stereotyped 275 msec bursts seen in spinal frogs. In order to understand the basis for 'local-to-a-leg' primitives in the 'hopping' frog, we assessed component activation peak amplitudes and lags in left- and right-components in the turning lunges (p<0.05, MANOVA) and found some components were significantly different in amplitude or lag in right or left jumps while they were not significantly different in straight jumps. Additionally, using ground reaction forces, we observed that R/L lags in time to peak between lateral and rostral force (translational) force components were significantly greater for turning lunges, whereas these lags were ~0 in straight jumps (p<0.05, ANOVA) and this difference was manifested early in development. Finally, we also recorded neural activity in the spinal cord of lunging and turning frogs. Peri-stimulus time histograms and analysis of inner product projection measures showed that neural activity largely matches spinal motor primitive patterns in these behaviors and thus, there is a neural implementation of discrete modules.
Problemáticas en bosques urbanos y su impacto para la recreación y el turismo. El caso de las reservas forestales Bosque Peralta Ramos y Montemar-El Grosellar (Mar del Plata, Argentina)
Authors: Azcue Vigil Ignacio Mariano
Published: February 2022

Los bosques urbanos, como componente esencial de la infraestructura verde urbana, brindan diversos servicios ecosistémicos a las ciudades. Uno de ellos es la oportunidad para desarrollar actividades recreativas y turísticas. Sin embargo, los problemas que afectan al arbolado y su ambiente circundante pueden ser un limitante para dichas actividades. Este artículo tiene por objetivo analizar las problemáticas socioambientales que tienen lugar en bosques urbanos con uso recreativo y turístico. Se toman como casos de estudio las reservas forestales Bosque Peralta Ramos y Montemar-El Grosellar de la ciudad de Mar del Plata (Argentina). La metodología propuesta obedece a un enfoque cualitativo e incluye como fuentes primarias entrevistas semiestructuradas a distintos actores sociales relacionados a las áreas de estudio y el análisis de documentos y normas legales como fuentes secundarias. Como resultado de ello, se presentan problemáticas que competen al arbolado en sí, la infraestructura y los servicios urbanos, la gestión de los espacios y las dificultades para el desarrollo de la recreación y el turismo. A modo de conclusión, se proponen medidas de mitigación a las problemáticas las cuales deben incluir a los distintos actores involucrados.
Potencial turístico y apiturismo en Nuevo León
Authors: Tovar Cabañas Rodrigo , Villanueva Hernández Hipólito , Vázquez Espinosa Shany Arely
Published: February 2022

La importancia de este trabajo reside en que, tras la pandemia de 2020, el sector turístico ha sido fuertemente impactado en su participación dentro del producto interior bruto nacional, siendo el ecoturismo una opción viable para las nuevas dinámicas espaciales que ha de experimentar esta actividad recreativa. Por lo que este artículo científico, tiene como objetivo: elaborar una serie de cartogramas de los apiarios en el estado de Nuevo León, México, para documentar las fortalezas del apiturismo de cada municipio y de ese modo aportar elementos para caracterizar el rumbo que pudieran seguir algunas agendas ecoturísticas de Nuevo León. Es de advertir que el tratamiento metodológico es un esfuerzo de aproximación al fenómeno de Big Data, pues nuestra búsqueda se realizó a través de encuestas virtuales mediante el uso de redes sociales. Dentro de los resultados más apremiantes tenemos que, el municipio más óptimo para el apiturismo es El Carmen; luego están tres municipios de la zona citrícola que presentan óptimas condiciones para el apiturismo: Allende; Montemorelos y Cadereyta; les sigue el municipio de la región boscosa de la Sierra Madre Oriental: Santiago; por último, una cuarta opción son los municipios de la zona semiárida: municipios de Marín e Hidalgo.
Abdominal hysterectomy versus total laparoscopic hysterectomy in cases of enlarged uterine size
Authors: Raslan Mohamed Attia , Morsi Ahmed Tawfeek , Borg Hesham Mohamed , Angioni Stefano , Salem Hesham A. El Aziz
Published: February 2022

Background: Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is a feasible, efficient way to manage benign uterine pathology, and is better than standard abdominal hysterectomy as it offers less postoperative discomfort, shorter hospitalization, rapid recovery, and early return to daily living activities.Methods: A retrospective comparative cohort study was done on patients with abnormal uterine bleeding due to large myomas in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tanta University Hospital, Tanta, Egypt, and Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cagliari University, Cagliari, Italy. Participants were classified into two groups. Group I (Laparoscopy group) included 20 patients for whom TLH was done. Group II (Laparotomy group) included 20 patients for whom open hysterectomy (OH) was done.Results: Our result revealed that statistically significant differences were observed between the studied groups in post-operative Hb value, postoperative return of bowel sounds, and amount of blood loss however, prolonged duration of surgery was noticed in laparoscopic group than laparotomy group.Conclusions: TLH is an accessible technique and an alternative to laparotomy when it was done by experienced surgeons for large uteri regardless of the site, size.
e-Estonia: la e-gobernanza en la práctica
Authors: Arm Margus , Egipt Karina , Hansen Risto , Harjo Olav , Hendrikson Marily , Hänni Liia , Kaidro Raul , Kiirats Annela , Krenjova-Cepilova Jelizaveta , Nyman-Metcalf Katrin , Ott Arvo , Pedak Mari , Reinsalu Kristina , Rikk Raul , Roosna Sandra , Vahtra-Hellat Anu , Vallner Uuno , Viik Linnar
Published: February 2022

En los últimos 25 años, la transformación digital ha ido ocupando un espacio creciente en las agendas políticas de gran parte de los países del mundo. Estonia es un reconocido ejemplo de ello. Ocupa lugares destacados en los rankings internacionales sobre la materia y tiene un Gobierno digital al servicio de los ciudadanos que les permite realizar trámites con el gobierno las 24 horas del día y los 7 días de la semana a través de internet. En esta publicación elaborada por el e-Governance Academy y traducida al español con la colaboración del BID se documentan las principales herramientas sobre las que se ha apoyado la transformación digital de Estonia, lo que el país ha aprendido en el proceso y los logros que ha generado el esfuerzo realizado. Las lecciones aprendidas y las orientaciones contenidas en este documento serán de gran valor para los todos los países que quieren aprovechar las tecnologías digitales para mejorar la eficiencia y la transparencia del sector público y las relaciones entre las instituciones públicas y los ciudadanos.
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Authors: Agrogeoambiental Revista
Published: February 2022

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CLINICAL APPROBATION OF THE USE OF MONOLITHIC BRIDGE PROSTHESIS MADE OF TRANSLUCENT ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE ZICERAM T
Authors: Llaka Ernest , Voronov Igor , Sahabieva Dzhamilya , Lebedenko Igor'
Published: February 2022

Two-year clinical results of prosthetics with monolithic ceramic bridge-shaped dentures made of three types of translucent zirconium dioxide were studied: "Ziceram T" (Zircon Ceramics, Russia), "CirCad MT" (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein), "Upcera ST" (Upcera, China). A total of 23 patients with 38 bridge-shaped dentures with a total of 245 dental units fixed on intraosseous implants (20 prostheses), depulpated teeth (12 prostheses) or vital teeth (6 prostheses) were under dynamic observation. The analysis of clinical results indicates the high quality of the treatment and the absence of functional and aesthetic differences between prostheses made of Russian blanks and foreign analogues. The results of clinical studies have confirmed the correctness of the choice of the final sintering mode of ceramic material based on zirconium dioxide "Ziceram T", it can be recommended for functional and aesthetic prosthetics of full-circuit bridges.
DETERMINATION OF ERRORS IN THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY OF OCCLUSIVE SPLINTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF TMJ DISEASES
Authors: Saakyan Mikhail , Ryabov Sergey , Aleksandrov Aleksey
Published: February 2022

Currently, occlusive splints are widely used for the treatment of TMJ diseases. However, the manufacturing errors of occlusive splints for the treatment of TMJ diseases still remain not fully understood, which determined the purpose of this study.

The purpose of the study is to identify and study errors in the technological manufacture of occlusive mouthguards (tires) for the rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction of the TMJ and other diseases of the TMJ.

Materials and methods

For this study, an examination was conducted in 30 patients with a distal shift of the TMJ condyles within 1-1.5 mm. 3 occlusal splints were made for 30 patients according to technologies (Fig. 3-4):

1. Cold polymerization of plastic

2. 3-D printing techniques, Fig. 2.

3. CAD-CAM-manufacturing-milling, Fig. 1.

Revealed a discrepancy in the size of the occlusal bus and the control model when comparing them by zones (points) that were previously accepted for analysis by us.

Research results:

We consider it important to note that a comparison of CAD-CAM bus scans with a scan of a virtual control model in stl format revealed no errors, the images were superimposed along their boundaries in the hamulus pterygoideus and incisive papilla sections.

Conclusions

1. The 3D printing technique makes it possible to technologically create occlusal splints adjacent to the dentition with high accuracy.

2. Milled occlusal tires have a bending strength of 115 MPa, which gives an advantage in this parameter in comparison with 3D printing technology – 80-90 MPa. Occlusal tires made on a 3D printer are superior to milled tires in elasticity.

3. Occlusal splints made according to the traditional method of plastic polymerization, when compared with two other materials, have lower rates of adhesion to the dentition.
Trends in the development of computerization of forensic handwriting examination
Authors: Nikolaevich Izyumov Ruslan
Published: February 2022

Forensic handwriting examination is one of the most complex and controversial types of forensic research, the results of which are often disputed in court. One of the reasons for that is experts’ subjectivity. Using quantitative methods and introducing computer technology in the process of handwriting examination can increase its objectivity. Thus, the article analyzes various ways to improve handwriting research, which in the future may increase its objectivity. The author examines the development trends of quantitative methods and the use of computer technology in handwriting examination process.
Effect of cosmetic films with ascorbic acid and hyaluronic acid on transepidermal water loss
Authors: Marques Garros Brait Isadora , Moretti Aiello Laura , Ricci Leonardi Gislaine , Massufero Vergilio Mariane
Published: February 2022

Cosmetic films are structures made of a polymer capable of forming a continuous matrix. Collagen and hyaluronic acid (HA) are components of the skin extracellular matrix and act to maintain its elasticity and resistance. Ascorbic acid (AA) acts in the formation of collagen fibers, contributing to the maintenance of their firmness and elasticity. This study aimed to evaluate the moisturizing properties of cosmetic films with AA or HA in their composition. It was also investigated whether the presence of caprylyl glycol would interfere with the TWEL of the formulations. The occlusive properties of the films were assessed based on the reduction of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in 20 healthy participants using a Tewameter probe. At T30, 30 minutes after application, all formulations showed a reduction in TEWL compared to the control. In general, the formulations that included caprylyl glycol presented the best TEWL results after 30 min of application. However, after 60 minutes, the transepidermal water loss began to return to its basal levels. This study showed a significant difference in the TEWL value, suggesting that the topical application of the films can contribute to the improvement and maintenance of skin hydration. Keywords: cosmetic films; collagen; hyaluronic acid; ascorbic acid; skin barrier
El continuum de la masculinidad prostituyente
Authors: Ranea-Triviño Beatriz
Published: February 2022

En este artículo se pone el foco en el acercamiento a la demanda masculina de prostitución femenina en el contexto español y se analiza cómo la periodicidad de consumo de prostitución influye en la percepción e identificación subjetiva de los hombres respecto a la misma. Se podría diferenciar entre la tipología de demandantes eventuales que no se identifican con el consumo de prostitución, y por tanto, en su autorrepresentación se produce una desidentificación respecto a esta práctica. Y, por otro lado, los demandantes habituales que perciben la prostitución como una parte de su identidad y como un elemento relativamente cotidiano.
IMPORTANCE OF SOFT SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN TOURISM: VIEWPOINT FROM TOURISTS AND FUTURE TOURISM EMPLOYEES
Authors: Čuić Tanković Ana , Kapeš Jelena , Kraljić Valentina
Published: February 2022

Purpose – Besides possessing professional knowledge, tourism service providers need to have expressed communication skills and soft skills in order to offer a better tourism service. In this paper, the tourism employees' set of soft and communication skills is analysed and compared from two different points of view: tourists on the one hand and future tourism professionals, i.e., tourism students, on the other. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to analyse the importance and differences in the perception of soft skills and communication skills in the tourism and hospitality sector from these two standpoints. Methodology – Two structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data: the first questionnaire aimed at examining the tourists' attitudes regarding the importance of soft and communication skills (N=431), and the second one, at analysing the importance of soft and communication skills from the perspective of future tourism professionals (N=404). The research results are presented using descriptive statistics, the t-test, and the Mann-Whitney U test. Findings – The results indicate that both groups are aware of the importance of communication and soft skills. The statistically significant differences between the tourist sample and the future tourism professional sample were found for all items of the Soft skills factor, with the exception of the items Demonstrating respect, Integrity, and Responsibility. Both samples show similarities with regard to all kinds of Communication skills. Statistically significant differences in the perception of all five Communication skills items from tourists' and future tourism professionals' perspectives were found. Contribution – The paper contributes to the theory by systematizing and analysing the literature and conceptualizing the soft skills and communication skills up to date. Its empirical contribution derives from the examination of data related to the tourist sample and the future tourism employee sample. This different point of view contributes to filling the research gap and opens new future research directions. By examining the most important soft skills and communication skills from these two perspectives, this study provides a practical implication for tourism educators and hospitality managers, revealing the communication skills and soft skills that require further development.
BACK TO BASICS: EXPERIENCING A DESTINATION THROUGH GASTRONOMY - THE CASE OF MADEIRA ISLAND
Authors: Garcês Soraia , Pocinho Margarida , Neves de Jesus Saúl
Published: February 2022

Purpose – This study aims to explore gastronomy tourists' wellbeing in Madeira Island, Portugal, particularly those who acknowledged this activity as the experience they most enjoyed. Methodology – Data was retrieved in 2019, and it is part of the "Wellbeing Tourists Project" developed in Madeira Island. From a preliminary sample of 475 tourists, 52 considered gastronomy their most enjoyed experience, composing this subset of participants the sample for the current study. Data collection occurred in-person (before the pandemic) and online. Tourists filled the Tourism Wellbeing Scale, which evaluates tourism experiences through positive Psychology variables [wellbeing (positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment), creativity, optimism, and spirituality]. Findings – Tourists from England/UK, Czech Republic and Portugal (mainland) considered gastronomy their top choice. Findings showed that a gastronomy tourist in Madeira is someone who first looks to have fun, acknowledges the experience as unique/original, and enjoys engaging with the local community. Logistic regression showed that the estimated odds ratio favoured an increase of nearly 53% for the Gastronomy experience every one unit increase of the Meaning variable. Contribution – Madeira has a unique cuisine with unique flavours, which can be an essential attraction factor for this destination, but it is considered a complementary product. This study highlights that gastronomy should be considered a potential to promote the Island tourism and that it can also be an essential factor to promote wellbeing and Madeira food heritage.
MODELLING DYNAMICS OF THE TALC WITH SYSTEM DYNAMICS METHODOLOGY AND DPSIR FRAMEWORK
Authors: Hell Marko
Published: February 2022

Purpose – touristic destinations develop over time, which is why, in order to get a comprehensive picture of their development, it is necessary to observe it's dynamics. Methodology – in this paper system dynamics methodology and of DPSIR framework will use. In order to model reasoning behind the TALC behaviour, presented research in this paper leans on TALC logistic curve. Findings – deeper analysis of the causes and/or consequences elements of destination (sub)system (supply and demand) will indicate way of affect touristic area life cycle dynamics. Contribution – better understanding of the background structure of TALC pattern behaviour may help destination managers/planners to bring appropriate policies to move destination’s sustainability towards higher level of organisation.
DOES TOURISM ACTIVITY AFFECT MIGRATION? EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM CROATIA
Authors: Ivandić Neven
Published: February 2022

Purpose – Since the Census in 2011, Croatia has seen a substantial population decline. Given the high contribution of tourism to the Croatian economy, this paper empirically analyses the relationship between population migration, namely total net migration and net migration abroad, and tourism activity. Methodology – The research design of this paper is based on quantitative econometric panel data analysis using annual data for cities and municipalities in Croatia between 2002 and 2019. A oneway and two-way fixed effects model are used for the estimation of the regression model coefficients. Findings – The set models provide insight into the relationship between net migration or migration abroad and tourism activity. Tourism can be seen as a generator of demographic change, especially in rural and less developed areas, as it generates employment opportunities and, thus, the opportunity for permanent residency. Contribution – The main contribution of this paper is the novel use of such detailed data at the geographical level that spans over two decades. This generates empirical insights that hold high levels of external validity. A further important aspect of the paper is the analysis of the connection between population migration and tourism activity in the context of Croatia's accession to the European Union and verification of the theoretically grounded expectation that tourism activity as pull factor is positively related to population net migration.
APPROACHES TO STORYTELLING AND NARRATIVE STRUCTURES IN DESTINATION MARKETING
Authors: Kvítková Zuzana , Petrů Zdenka
Published: February 2022

Purpose – Storytelling is a very actual trend in destinations´ promotion. Travel narratives are renowned for the ability to arouse interest in the reader. The stories can be told in a written form, visual form, or in a form of movements (dances, theatre, etc.). Travel narratives can include more detailed information, they evoke emotions and empathy. Empathy has then a positive relation to behavioral intentions. Therefore, storytelling as a concept is more and more adopted by destination marketing organisations (DMOs). The approach and use of the concept can be different. The aim of the paper is to identify the approaches, and structures used by DMOs and to reveal the level of readers´ or tourists´ involvement in the narratives. Methodology – The main purpose of research is reached by conducting an empirical study using the qualitative methods of analysis - content analysis, deconstruction of the stories, analyzing the story structure, and comparison of the identified structures with the theory. Quantitative analysis, descriptive statistics and contingency tables are used to analyse the frequency and combinations of storytelling structures and approaches of the DMOs. Findings – A narrative is the central theme of the communication in 65.12% of analyzed campaigns. The most used structures are Petal and Hero´s Journey. The tourists are the main characters in 55.81% of the analyzed campaigns. They are also involved in the story creation in 46.51%. The most used communication channel is YouTube; this is valid on all levels of destinations. Contribution – Storytelling is an important part of destinations´ marketing, however, the research usually brings insight from a narrow or specific point of view (e.g., analysis of one platform or in a form of a case study). This research brings a comprehensive view of the narrative structures used for destinations based on empirical research from several destinations and a deep analysis of the content.
SIMPLE TOURISM SECTOR DEVELOPMENT INDEX: CRISES VALUES
Authors: Mitrović Đorđe , Taškar Beloglavec Sabina
Published: February 2022

Purpose – The paper aims to construct a simple tourism sector development index reacting to crises occurrences. Methodology – Paper is two-folded, theoretical background with literature overview and empirical part based on the DEA method. Instead of using a vast number of different individual indicators measuring countries’ tourism performance, it is more appropriate to use one composite index to depict complex tourism development issues in a particular country. The composite index proposed in this paper TSDI, was developed using DEA encompassing tourism soundness and macroeconomic data. Findings – We are especially interested in index values in the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic crises relatively to the previous and following year. Therefore, the data time series include the annual data of selected truisms soundness factors from 2016 to 2020. The paper has three hypotheses dealing with simple tourism sector development index (TSDI) values during crises and the correlation of this calculated index to The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) and The Global Competitiveness Index (GCI). Contribution – The paper may offer some basic policy recommendations for policymakers as it may be applied as a relatively simple tool for professionals to assess future crises or economic shocks implications on the tourism sector. The TDSI proposed in this paper can point at the differences in countries’ responses to crises shock that could be influenced by government policies aimed at tourism sector development. TDSI is, due to its simplicity, a good tool for practitioners to use in monitoring and placing recommendations for improvements.