bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the leisure meaning for staff and residents in community-based residential programs serving individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs)
Authors: Page, PhD, CTRS, Master CASAC Jason , Hawkins, PhD, LRT, CTRS, FDRT Brent , Townsend, PhD, CTRS, CARSS-II Jasmine , Lewis, PhD, CTRS Stephen , Byrne, JD, CASAC James
Published: July 2024

Objective: This study sought to compare leisure meaning among staff and residents at community residences for individuals in early recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs).Design: This study employed a cross sectional survey design using the Leisure Meaning Inventory (LMI) to compare resident and staff leisure meaning.Setting: Study participants were either working at or living in community residences serving individuals in recovery from SUDs.Patients and participants: Criterion-based purposeful sampling was used to recruit participants from community residences in Central New York State.Main outcome measure(s): This study assessed resident and staff’s perceptions of leisure using the LMI.Results: Following Mann–Whitney U test, residents scored significantly higher in the leisure as a means of passing time (U (N staff = 23, N resident = 31) = 635.000, z = 4.876, p < .05) subscale. Staff scored significantly higher in the leisure as a means of escaping pressure (U (N staff = 23, N resident = 31) = 100.000, z = –4.499, p < .05), subscale and the “I think leisure is an important part of life” (U (N staff = 23, N resident = 31) = 249.000, z = –2.355, p < .05) independent item.Conclusions: Findings suggest that the attitudinal differences between the two groups may reflect the starkly different amounts of time that each group has available for leisure. As such, recommendations are made for additional leisure-focused services and supports for residents and staff to enhance leisure programing and leisure-related recovery capital at this level of care.
Challenges to experience leisure enjoyment among individuals with serious mental illnesses
Authors: Nagata, PhD, CTRS Shinichi , Long, PhD Terry , Sato, PhD Takahiro , Tankel, BS, CTRS Ron , Furuta, MS Yu , Tomura, MS Takafumi
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to explore common challenges to experiencing enjoyment during leisure activities among people with serious mental illnesses (SMI). Nineteen individuals receiving services at a community-based behavioral health service provider were interviewed. The analysis found three major challenges: (a) mismatch between activity difficulty and one’s skill/ability, (b) nonoptimal emotional states, and (c) distractions. The identified themes were aligned with the factors for optimal experience in the theory of Flow, which suggests that people with SMI face considerable challenges experiencing Flow. Recreational therapists should consider these potential relationships and plan programs that can bolster client potential for successful engagement in and enjoyment from leisure activities.
Categories of activities of daily living skills: Implications for recreational therapists
Authors: Zahl, PhD, MTRS, CTRS, FDRT Melissa L. , Parker, MS, CTRS Adam , Read, MS, CTRS Chris
Published: July 2024

Activities of daily living skills (ADLs) are functional skills that determine the independence of a person with a disability to complete a specific task and to live independently. Through the years, the concept of ADLs has evolved to include a hierarchical classification from basic to more complex activities. Categorization of ADLs identifies if an activity is needed to sustain life, function within a community independently, or for the fulfillment of pleasurable activities and social roles. The three categories, basic, instrumental, and advanced ADLs, can be observed by a clinician to determine current functional status as well as independent living. This article aims to identify ADLs and the categorization of ADLs and describe the three levels of ADLs (basic, instrumental, and advanced), assessment tools for the different levels of ADLs, and implications for recreational therapy practice.
Evolving beyond cultural competence and embracing cultural humility
Authors: Nelson Rhonda , Zahl Melissa L. , Bell Steven A. , Bennett Jamie R.
Published: July 2024

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives are receiving heightened attention in the higher education and healthcare arenas. Such endeavors often emphasize the importance of using current best practices for developing individual and agency-wide EDI-promoting skills, attitudes, and beliefs. The Recreational Therapy (RT) profession has a history of supporting EDI initiatives, frequently focusing on ways students and therapists can develop cultural competence and become culturally competent practitioners. However, in reviewing current EDI literature, trends, and practices, we have concluded it is time for a paradigm shift in the profession. We call upon our RT colleagues to evolve beyond a focus on cultural competence and embrace EDI efforts that promote cultural humility.
Effect of cardio drumming on stress and self-esteem in an inpatient psychiatric hospital
Authors: Herwig Jessica M. , Gennaro Vanessa E. , Layne Andrew S. , Okoli Chizimuzo (Zim) T.C.
Published: July 2024

Background: Individuals living with serious mental illnesses have profound rates of stress and often poor self-esteem, which may affect their inpatient psychiatric experience. Several interventions have been shown to decrease stress and improve self-esteem; however, few of these interventions have been examined within the inpatient psychiatric setting. Cardio drumming is a novel, engaging full body aerobic intervention that can improve mental and physical health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of a cardio drumming intervention on stress and self-esteem among inpatients at a psychiatric facility. The specific aims of this study were to (1) examine the effectiveness of cardio drumming on stress levels and self-esteem scores among psychiatric inpatients and (2) assess demographic differences in stress levels and self-esteem scores.
Methods: A pilot study using a single group pre- and post-test design was conducted with a convenience sample of 64 adult psychiatric inpatients obtained from a 239-bed state psychiatric facility in Kentucky. The cardio drumming intervention consisted of five routines, which is followed by stretching and cool down movements lasting 45 minutes. Participants’ ratings on stress and self-esteem before and after the intervention were obtained. Paired sample t-tests were used to assess changes in the stress and self-esteem scores.
Results: Study participants were mostly male (84.4 percent) and White non-Hispanic (81.3 percent), had a psychotic disorder diagnosis (51.6 percent), and were 36.9 (standard deviation [SD] = 13.5) years of age on average. The mean stress levels of the sample decreased from 2.97 (SD = 1.86) to 1.95 (SD = 1.41), t [63] = 4.30 (p < .0001), before and after the intervention. In a similar fashion, the mean self-esteem scores increased from 3.94 (SD = 1.72) to 4.69 (SD = 1.59), t [63] = 4.11 (p < .0001), before and after the intervention. The decreases in stress scores and increases in self-esteem scores were higher in male participants compared to female participants. Furthermore, the decreases in stress scores were greater among those with a psychotic disorder compared to those without.
Conclusion: Our findings suggest that cardio drumming may be an appropriate intervention to consider as part of recovery-based programing within the inpatient psychiatric setting to improve stress and support self-esteem for patients. Future studies may examine gender and diagnostic differences in the experience of cardio drumming among patients living with serious mental illnesses.
Modeling roadway impacts and recovery from volcanic ashfall from the 2021 St. Vincent eruption
Authors: Kim Karl , Yamashita Eric , Houghton Bruce , Boothman-Shepard Nicole , Bui Lily
Published: July 2024

Ashfall from the April 2021 La Soufrière volcano eruption significantly impacted the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent. Out of all infrastructure sectors, transportation was the most affected across the island, with damages totaling $27.5 million (USD). Removal of ash is a debris management, public health, and disaster concern. This study uses the United States Geological Survey Ash3d model to estimate the thickness of ashfall covering roads, structures, and agricultural lands, totaling 9.4 million ft.3 on roadways, 4.8 million ft.3 on structures, and 147 million ft.3 in agricultural areas. Total ashfall on the island was estimated at 1.3 billion ft.3 Long-term planning and recovery challenges include the remote island location, limited resources, and the existing social and humanitarian needs intensified by the disaster. A staged approach to cleanup, debris management, temporary storage of ash, and sustainable reuse of ash as an aggregate for paving and building materials is proposed. The benefits of new technologies for converting ash into building materials using both off- and on-island systems should be considered for reconstruction materials. Using alternatives to sand mining and developing the adaptive reuse of disaster debris would support long-term recovery and resilience.
Volume 22, Number 3
Authors: Emergency Management Journal of
Published: July 2024

May/June 2024
First Response to Opioids Survey Tool (FROST): Pilot study of a brief screening tool to assess opioid use disorder risk
Authors: Mills-Huffnagle Sara L. , Morris Christian , Kawasaki Sarah , Waverka Grace E. , Hammen Haley A. , Zgierska Aleksandra E.
Published: July 2024

Objective: Early work suggests the type of subjective experiences upon first opioid use may predict opioid use disorder (OUD) risk. This study developed and pilot-tested a brief survey to evaluate the “first response” to opioids.
Design: A cross-sectional survey research study. The survey was administered to a subsample for the second time to assess test–retest reliability.
Setting: Outpatient.
Participants: Convenience sample of adults treated for OUD at an opioid treatment program.
Main outcome measures: A seven-question First Response to Opioids Survey Tool (FROST), developed based on the existing questionnaires and stakeholder-advisor feedback, was evaluated.
Results: Participants (N = 157) were 36.8 (standard deviation [SD] = 9.4) years old, with 79.6 percent identifying as Caucasian and 56.7 percent male. They reported opioid initiation at 20.6 (SD = 8.8) years old, with a prescription-based (78.3 percent), orally administered (66.2 percent), and illicitly procured (51.0 percent) opioids. Upon opioid initiation, positive-valence, euphoria-like subjective experiences of feeling “comfortable” (65.0 percent), “happy” (61.1 percent), “euphoria” (58.6 percent), and “energized” (44.6 percent) were common, and different (p < 0.05) from other types of subjective experiences. Among 64 individuals who answered a question about “drug-liking,” 50 (78.1 percent) reported drug-liking. Among 31 respondents who completed the survey a second time, the test–retest consistency was 78.2 percent for subjective experience characteristics and 72 percent for drug-liking responses. Qualitative results corroborated quantitative findings.
Conclusion: These results suggest that euphoria-type experiences and drug-liking upon opioid initiation are common among adults with OUD and FROST's promising psychometric properties. Future research should assess clinical utility of this brief survey, which could be applied at bedside and help identify those at risk for OUD, guide safer opioid prescribing, and reduce opioid-related harm.
Observations on the effects of buprenorphine and methadone on illicit drug use
Authors: Pesce Amadeo J. , Tran Keith , Krock Kevin , Cua Agnes , Thomas Richard
Published: July 2024

Objective: To determine if the agonistic effects of buprenorphine and methadone affect drug use.
Method: Quantitative examination of urine drug concentrations of patients treated with buprenorphine and methadone.
Results: Patients on buprenorphine had less opioid and methamphetamine drug use than those on methadone.
Conclusion: Patients on buprenorphine therapy appear to use less illicit drugs.
Direct rotation from a fentanyl patch to a buprenorphine patch in a patient with chronic pain
Authors: Steenhof Naomi , Flannery John , Lee Joyce
Published: July 2024

Transitioning a patient with chronic pain from a fentanyl patch to a buprenorphine patch has not been well described in the literature. Even after a patient removes their fentanyl patch, the residual fentanyl in the skin continues to be absorbed for hours. Due to the risk of precipitated withdrawal when initiating buprenorphine, this transition is a more challenging opioid rotation to plan safely. We report a case of a patient who had been using a fentanyl patch for over 10 years and was successfully rotated directly to a buprenorphine patch.
Synthesis and bio-evaluation of heterocyclic compound as antimicrobial agents
Authors: Tripathi Neetu ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, M.K.P. P.G. College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Published: July 2024

1, 4-Dihydropyridines (1, 4- DHPs) are Heterocyclic compounds, an important class of molecules in the field of drugs and pharmaceuticals. Dihydropyridine nucleus possess various activities like Vasodilator, bronchodilator, antiatherosclerotic, antitumor, antidiabetic and hepatoprotective agents. Interest in 1,4- dihydropyridines is due to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH), a coenzyme, with unique ability to reduce various functional groups in biological systems. Very recently, dihydropyridines have been reported for resistance reversal properties and antitubercular activities and act as calcium channels blockers. They inhibit the movement of calcium across membrane of myocardial and smooth muscle and their block impulse formation and inhibit conduction velocity and contraction. Further recently such compounds are known to have antibacterial and antifungal activity. Present work is based on the synthesis and bio-evaluation of substituted derivative of 1, 4-Dihydropyridine.
Disease activity and fatigue in inflammatory arthritis patients with different dietary preferences: a retrospective exploratory cross-sectional study
Authors: Fedkov Dmytro , Peine Christine , Khalil Abdullah , Lang Felix
Published: July 2024

Introduction

Recently, diet has received considerable attention as an important factor in inflammatory arthritis. The objective of this study was to evaluate disease activity and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis (including psoriatic arthritis) depending on their dietary preferences.

Material and methods

We retrospectively evaluated data of 774 patients collected by the Mida Rheuma App from January 2022 to December 2022. We assessed demographic parameters, major dietary patterns, and food groups (dairy products, fruits, vegetables, processed meat, meat, oily fish, white fish, and sugar) by each patient’s consumption intensity. Disease activity was measured by Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 (RAPID3), Patient’s Global Assessment of Disease Activity (PtGADA), and Patient’s Global Assessment of Pain Intensity (PPAIN). Fatigue was assessed by the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI). Depending on the food group, patients were divided into a high-consumption group (HCG; consuming the product 0–2 times per day/per week) and a lowconsumption group (LCG; consuming the product 3 and more times per day/per week). Patients on a specific diet which they followed before inclusion in the analysis were compared with the “eat all group” (EAG).

Results

The Mediterranean diet group had significantly lower (p < 0.05) RAPID3, PtGADA, and PPAIN (by 9.22%, 8.98%, and 14.3%, respectively), compared with the EAG. In the processed meat HCG, RAPID3, PtGADA, PPAIN, and BFI were significantly higher (14.5%, 18.3%, 16.1%, and 11.8%, p < 0.05) vs. the LCG. The PtGADA, PPAIN, and RAPID3 were significantly lower (p < 0.05) in the oily fish HCG vs. the LCG (18.9%, 18.1%, and 10.6%).

Conclusions

Our study results suggest that Mediterranean diet and oily fish have a potentially positive impact on patient-reported disease activity and fatigue in patients with inflammatory arthritis. In contrast, processed meat consumption has a negative effect.
Digital Dynamics: Investigating the Correlation between Social Media Addiction and Students' Relational Aggression
Authors: Syahputra Yuda , Solihatun Solihatun , Hafni Merri , Miswanto Miswanto , Asbi Asbi , Fajri Nurul , Putri Karisma Sally , Prasiska Rahmat Candra , Erwinda Lira
Published: July 2024

Background of the study: In the ever-evolving digital era, this study emerges to uncover potential concealed connections between social media addiction and relational aggression behaviour among university students. Aims and scope of paper: This study aims to investigate the relationship between social media addiction and relational aggression among students at Universitas Negeri Padang Methods: The research design used in this study is correlational research. The research sample consists of 526 respondents from various faculties, aged between 19 and 30 years. Data collection was conducted through two questionnaires measuring social media addiction and relational aggression behaviour. Result: The correlation analysis of the hypothesis test, utilizing the Pearson product-moment correlation test, has provided compelling evidence. The Pearson correlation coefficient, which stands at 0.682, signifies a substantial and positive relationship between the variables under scrutiny: social media addiction and relational aggressive behaviour among students at Universitas Negeri Padang. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between social media addiction and the prevalence of relational aggressive behaviour among Universitas Negeri Padang students.
Contribution of Teacher – Student Relationship and Self Regulation as a Mediator to Student's Risk Behavior
Authors: A'yun Qurroti , Hanurawan Fattah , Rahmawati Hetti , Hitipiew Imanuel
Published: July 2024

The research background highlights the increasing number of adolescents exposed to risk behaviors both in school environments and in society at large. This phenomenon is worsening. Thus, this study aims to examine whether the theoretical model of adolescent risk behavior aligns with empirical conditions in society. Additionally, the study examines the influence of variables within the model. The model is derived from Bronfenbrenner's ecological system theory (1994). This research was conducted using a quantitative approach with a correlational study design involving 628 adolescents aged 15-17 years from various demographic backgrounds, utilizing cluster sampling. Data collection was carried out using Google Forms. The study employs the adapted Teacher-Student Relationship Scale, Self-Regulation Scale, and Risk Behavior Scale, all validated through Confirmatory Factor Analysis, with analysis conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings of this study conclude that environmental factors, specifically teacher-student relationships, have a significant influence on adolescent risk behavior and self-regulation. However, self-regulation does not have a significant influence on adolescent risk behavior. Furthermore, the teacher-student relationship does not have a meaningful influence on adolescent risk behavior through self-regulation as a mediator.
The Influence of Psychological Empowerment and Self-Compassion on Resilience in Women with Dual Roles
Authors: Weliangan Hally , Ardradhika Alif Naafi , Huda Nurul
Published: July 2024

Women with dual roles face various challenges every day in their lives. Managing a husband and children, while also choosing to work, means that these women must balance their time between their roles as mothers and wives. The challenges faced by mothers with dual roles require resilience. Factors that influence resilience include psychological empowerment and self-compassion. The aim of this study is to examine the influence of psychological empowerment and self-compassion on resilience in women with dual roles. The results of the study show that the hypothesis is accepted; there is a simultaneous influence of empowerment and self-compassion on resilience in women with dual roles. The implications of this study suggest the need for resilience education for every woman with dual roles so that they can become resilient and capable of overcoming personal and family problems, as well as challenges at work, thereby achieving well-being in their roles.
Efikasi Diri Akademik Sebagai Mediator Pengaruh Dukungan Sosial Terhadap Stres Akademik Pada Mahasiswa Rantau
Authors: Sahertian Eunike Adelya Elaina , Rikumahu Marchya Carina Exaudy , Manuhutu Venessya , Sopaheluwakan Jil Eltha , Huwae Arthur
Published: July 2024

Mahasiswa rantau cenderung menghadapi permasalahan yang lebih berat dari mahasiswa bukan rantau dan juga tekanan psikologis yang tidak sama, salah satunya adalah stres akademik.Masalah yang dihadapi ini membuat mahasiswa rantau memerlukan dukungan social serta efikasi diri akademik untuk membantu mengurangi stres akademik yang dialami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dukungan sosial, terhadap stres akademik pada mahasiswa rantau yang dimediasi oleh efikasi diri akademik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan desain regresi mediator. Sebanyak 792 mahasiswa rantau yang dijadikan partisipan dalam penelitian dengan menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Pengumpulan data penelitian menggunakan The Student Life Stress Inventory, The Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (TASES), dan Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa jalur a yaitu dukungan sosial berpengaruh positif terhadap efikasi diri akademik  (β = 22,816; p<0,01), jalur b yaitu efikasi diri akademik berpengaruh negatif terhadap stres akademik (β = -3,749; p<0,01), jalur c yaitu dukungan sosial tidak berpengaruh secara langsung terhadap stres akademik (β = -0,728; p>0,05), dan jalur c’ yaitu dukungan sosial berpengaruh terhadap stres akademik yang dimediasi oleh efikasi diri akademik β = 14,953, p<0,01).
Creación y puesta en práctica de materiales didácticos en educación infantil a partir de la fabricación digital
Authors: Bonnet de León Alejandro , López Ramos Ángel , Meier Cecile
Published: July 2024

En la actualidad, el uso de nuevas tecnologías ha revolucionado la manera en que se trabaja y se resuelven las tareas. Una de las aplicaciones interesantes de estos nuevos medios tecnológicos es la posibilidad de crear materiales didácticos personalizados e innovadores por parte de los docentes (hombres y mujeres) para las diferentes etapas educativas. La propuesta que se presenta utiliza las tecnologías de diseño y fabricación digital para crear tres materiales didácticos personalizados para el aprendizaje de la escritura de los glifos egipcios en educación infantil. Así, partiendo del temario específico que se estaba impartiendo en el centro educativo –la cultura egipcia–, se crearon unos sellos en goma EVA para escribir sobre papiro, unas plantillas de acetato para escribir sobre papel reciclado, con un plotter de corte, y unos sellos impresos en 3D para estampar en arcilla. Estos materiales didácticos se probaron en un aula de segundo curso del segundo ciclo de educación infantil con 20 alumnos (niños y niñas). A partir de la puesta en práctica de distintas actividades, se pudieron valorar dichos materiales, atendiendo a su adecuación a la etapa educativa de infantil, analizando su usabilidad y la calidad de los resultados. Finalmente, aunque los docentes y los futuros maestros desconocían las herramientas que se utilizaron para la elaboración del material, consideran que son muy funcionales y prácticas y que se podrían generar múltiples propuestas motivadoras y adecuadas para la edad de los estudiantes en función de los resultados obtenidos de la validación en el aula.
Supervisory Powers of the Sentence Enforcement Judge in Morocco
Authors: Elaabd Adil Ben Ali ,   French Department, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
Published: July 2024

The stage of penal execution occupies a special place in criminal cases, as the intervention of the judiciary is no longer limited to merely pronouncing the verdict and deciding the appropriate penalty. Rather, it has extended to the stage of punitive execution, by involving the judiciary in supervising the implementation of criminal penalties. This is to guarantee the rights of the prisoner and to prevent tyranny from the administration and its dominance over the implementation stage (Prisons Law Regulating 2398 and Implementing decree), in order to achieve the social goals of punitive treatment. For this reason, the system of the sentence enforcement judge was created, with a view towards approving the principle of judicial control over the stage of criminal execution. The Moroccan legislator, in turn, was keen to reform and update the legal system in accordance with the human rights values stipulated in international covenants and treaties. The importance of this research lies in its discussion of the issue of judicial institutions in charge of monitoring prison institutions, especially the sentence enforcement judge’s apparatus. It does this through analytical, descriptive and comparative approaches, and by monitoring the contribution to visiting prison institutions, monitoring the legality of detention, and monitoring the rights of prisoners and disciplinary procedures. The research recommends working to strengthen the role of the institution of the sentence enforcement judge to achieve the prisoner’s best interest and seriously activate his rights in practice by amending texts and benefiting from the experiences of other countries, and making more effort and further endeavors, despite the difficulties that limit this, to ensure a fair implementation alongside a fair trial and within the framework of the diversity of mechanisms which always seek to activate and guarantee the rights of the prisoner.
An Existential Phenomenological Approach on Folklore as South Africa’s Wealth in Context
Authors: Diko Mlamli
Published: July 2024

South African folklore is engulfed with several challenges that persist as a result of post-colonial and post-apartheid effects. These challenges continue to undermine South Africa’s folkloristic conventions such as indigenous healing and medicinal practices, among others. Over and above this, these challenges denote South Africa’s folklore as a subordinated component of history, thereupon regarding it as a subordinate discipline and subject unworthy of expressing critical consciousness, intellectuality, and epistemology. In view of this reality, this article uses existential phenomenology as a research technique and sociological perspective as a theoretical framework to underscore the wealth that is profoundly interwoven in South African folklore. It must be underlined also that the employment of these research methodologies is not necessarily to compare or contrast their strengths and weaknesses, but to form a balanced and triangulated discourse. The aim is to underscore how and why South African folklore ought to be accepted as a quintessential discipline and subject while denouncing imperialist ideologies that seek to subjugate and discredit this discipline. Some of the notable findings are indicative of the historical consciousness and memory that is acutely interwoven in South African folklore while its contemporary relevance could be observed. It is anticipated that other scholars may potentially continue this discourse in an attempt to highlight the fertility that is embedded in South Africa’s folklore.
Vernacular Image of the Devil in the Medieval Writings from the 13th Century and the Lithuanian Folklore: Similarities and Differences
Authors: Ščavinskas Marius
Published: July 2024

In the Middle Ages, both theological and vernacular images of the devil were formed. The theological image is rooted in the Holy Scripture, while the vernacular one, although related to the Bible, is less theological and emphasizes the “mundane” relationship between humans and the devil. Both images coexisted and did not contradict each other. The article examines the vernacular image of the devil as presented in two works from the 13th century – namely, the “Dialogues on Miracles” (Dialogus miraculorum) by Caesarius of Heisterbach, completed around 1223, and “The Great Mirror” (Speculum maius) by Vincent of Beauvais, written between 1235 and 1264. The author of the article attempts to find medieval stories (plots) regarding the devil that are similar to the ones found in the Lithuanian folklore, and to establish their differences.
A New Book on Wondertale Symbolism
Authors: Šlekonytė Jūratė
Published: July 2024

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Haematological Characteristics of Heterobranchus Bidorsalis Geoffroy St. Hilaire (1809) Fed Varying Inclusion Levels of Aqueous and Ethanolic Moringa Oleifera Leave Extracts
Authors: Obialo ONUOHA Stanley , Adetola JENYO-ONI , Kolawole AJANI Emmanuel
Published: July 2024

The application of haematological techniques is a valuable tool in fisheries health management and is equally essential procedure for diagnosing and monitoring of fish physiological, pathological and nutritional status. The use of phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) is a modern innovation in achieving sustainable agquaculture, However, there is limited report on the effects of PFAs such as Moringa oleifera leave extract on the haematological profile of H. bidorsalis broodstock Hence, this study on hematological characteristics provides useful information in this regard. The solvent and method of extraction of feed additives, the age as well as the sex influence the blood differentials of fish. In this study the haematological analyses of the male and female broodstock of H. bidorsalis were investigated following dietary administration of diets containing graded inclusion levels of aqueous Moringa oleifera Leave Extract (AMOLE) and Ethanolic Moringa oleifera Leave Extract (EMOLE). The formulated test diets contained 0.00/100g (control), 1.0g/100g, 2.0g/100g and 3.0g/100g inclusion levels of the extracts while H. bidorsalis samples (n=216; 800.00+150.00g; 37.50±1.5cm) were randomly distributed in triplicate into 24 concrete tanks of size 6m x 4m x1.3m in a completely randomized 2×4 factorial design and fed at 5% body weight twice daily for 16 weeks. The haematological profile of the male and female broodstock samples were evaluated after the nutritional experimental feed trial following standard procedures. Analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA with post hoc (LSD) comparison) was used to determine and compare haematological data among all reared fish. All Treatment means were separated by Least Significant Differences (LSD) at P < 0.05 using SPSS 20 software. Data was considered significant when α < 0.05. Blood indices values observed revealed that the varying additive levels of M. oleifera leave extract (1.0g/100g – 3.0g/100g) used had no negative physiological stress on the health status of the fish studied and haematological values observed were seen to be best in the group fed 3.0/100g Aqueous and Ethanolic Moringa oleifera leave extracts. Thus, the use of M. oleifera leaves extracts as phytogenic feed additives and nutrients booster should be encouraged and sustained towards sustainable fish health management.
The Music Department of the State Institute for Art Studies: The Scholars and Their Achievements (Historical Essays)
Authors: Vinogradova A.S. ,   State Institute of Art Studies
Published: July 2024

This selection includes an essay, an interview and two articles united by the common theme of memory of the personalities and scholarly contributions of our late colleagues. All these materials featured in the programme of the round-table meeting of the Department of Music History ‘Memorable Dates 2022–23’, which took place on 30 November 2022.
How Firm Size Shapes the ESG and Financial Performance Nexus: Insights from The MENA Region
Authors: Shawat Rola Samy , Zamel Ahmed , Otake oshitsugu , Sabry Sara , Badawy Hebatallah
Published: July 2024

In an era of increasing environmental and social awareness, sustainability reporting is becoming a global trend that is regarded as an essential tool for organizations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, manage risks, and respond to stakeholder expectations. This study aims to examine the relationship between a firm’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, and its financial performance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region. In addition, the study investigates the moderating role of firm size in the ESG performance – firm performance relationship. The paper relied on data panel drawn from Thomson Reuters Eikon database to analyze the abovementioned relationships on the countries in the MENA region during the period from 2013 to 2022. Based on a sample of 522 firm-year observations of non-financial firms in the MENA Region, the regression results showed that ESG performance contributes significantly towards better financial performance supporting the stakeholder’s theory. Additionally, firm size is a relevant moderator for the association between sustainability performance and financial performance nexus. Overall, the research results are of great interest as understanding how ESG practices affect financial performance could provide valuable insights for firms, investors, and policymakers seeking to optimize both sustainability efforts and financial outcomes.
Systems Thinking and Business Competitiveness: A Systematic Review of 2012 – 2022
Authors: Miranda-Guerra María , Benzaque-Hinope Hugo , Lopez-Castro Fernando , Fuentes-Gargurevich Diandra
Published: July 2024

The present study shows a systematic review of systemic thinking and its relationship with business competitiveness. The objective of the research is to determine the theoretical aspects of the dependent variable systemic thinking that are associated with business competitiveness and its dimensions. The methodology used is the systematic review of investigations. The inclusion criteria address the temporality of the investigations 2012-2022 and validate that the content is directly linked to the variables that are addressed in this investigation. The results allow conceptualizing systemic thinking and business competitiveness, as well as broadening the understanding of the incorporation of the systemic thinking method in companies; a method that analyzes and understands the elements, their interconnections, the feedback they generate, and the purpose of a system, from the perspective of cyclical dynamic analysis that promotes the projection of scenarios in the face of emerging factors. The main finding shows that the incorporation of systemic thinking in companies has an impact on the dimensions of business competitiveness, such as the development of dynamic capacities, and innovation at the first level of the relationship; at a second level, an impact on planning is observed, strategies, sustainability, through the intervention of mediating dimensions such as performance management, the correct analysis of internal and external factors, improvement in managerial skills.
IMPLEMENTASI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER SISWA KELAS V SDN I KAUBULA
Authors: Fajrianti  , Kaif Sitti Hermayanti
Published: July 2024

This study aims to explore the implementation of character education in fifth-grade elementary school students, focusing on six main characters: religious, disciplined, honest, responsible, independent, and tolerant. A qualitative approach with a case study design was used to gain an in-depth understanding of character education implementation. Data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis at Kaubula State Elementary School 1. The results showed that character education was effectively integrated into various learning activities and daily life at school. Religious character was instilled through joint prayers and celebrations of religious holidays, although the diversity of students' religions posed a challenge addressed with an inclusive approach. Discipline was enforced through strict yet fair classroom rules, with necessary support from parents. Honesty was enhanced through concrete examples and rewards for honest behavior, although negative influences from outside the school needed to be anticipated. Responsible character was developed through individual and group tasks, while independence was encouraged by providing students with opportunities to make their own decisions. Tolerance was fostered through cooperative activities and discussions that respected differences, although stereotypes and prejudices remained challenges. Overall, character education in fifth grade had a positive impact on students' development, helping them become more religious, disciplined, honest, responsible, independent, and tolerant individuals. The successful implementation of character education requires continuous support from all parties, including schools, teachers, parents, and the surrounding environment. A synergistic effort among various educational components is essential to ensure that character values are deeply ingrained in students, equipping them with a strong moral foundation to face future life challenges.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR MATEMATIKA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PBL BERBANTUAN MEDIA SEMPOA PADA OPERASI HITUNG SISWA MI
Authors: Setiyadi Desi , Rohayati Ika , Zubaidi
Published: July 2024

The PBL model assisted by abacus media can improve students' mathematics learning achievement in arithmetic operations material because there are quite a few children whose learning achievement tends to be low in mathematics. This research aims to describe the increase in mathematics learning achievement using the PBL model. This research is Classroom Action Research which was carried out in two cycles with two meetings in each cycle. The subjects in this research were 25 students consisting of 10 male students and 15 female students at MI Nurul Falah. The data collection technique consists of three stages, namely observation, testing, and documentation. This research was carried out in 2 cycles, with each cycle consisting of: 1) Planning, 2) Implementation, 3) Observation, 4) Reflection. The data analysis technique is to see the increase in learning outcomes from 2 learning cycles with a limit of 80% reaching a KKM score of 60. The research results found that after implementing the learning method with the help of the abacus media, the test results in cycles I and II showed that students' learning achievement scores increased. 22 students or 88% of the total number of students have completed and 3 others have not yet finished. If compared with the learning achievement in cycle I, 60% of students had completed their studies, then the student achievement score increased by 28% in the number of students who had completed their studies. From the explanation above, it can be concluded that classroom action research carried out by researchers can improve student learning achievement in the field of mathematics.
MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN SPEAKING SISWA MELALUI TEKNIK PERMAINAN TERKA GAMBAR BERKELOMPOK PADA SISWA KELAS IX SMP BAITURROSYID BOARDING SCHOOL PADANG
Authors: ASTATI ERA
Published: July 2024

The research carried out was classroom action research on group picture guessing games to improve students' speaking skills in class IX semester II of the 2023/2024 academic year, SMP Baiturrosyid Boarding School Padang. The type of research method is Classroom Action Research (PTK) which consists of two action cycles, and each cycle consists of planning, implementing action, observing and reflecting. The subjects of this research were 40 students in class IX of Baiturrosyid Boarding School Padang, consisting of 20 boys and 20 girls. The data analysis technique uses quantitative descriptions, namely by looking at the results of observations and reflections regarding the increase in student learning activities in the form of assessing students' speaking skills who meet the indicators of speaking skills at the pre-cycle, cycle 1 and cycle 2 stages. The results of the research show that at the pre-cycle stage, the number There were only 18 students whose scores met the indicators. After cycle 1 was carried out, the number of students whose scores met the speaking skill indicators increased to 22. Then after cycle 2, there was an increase in students whose scores met the indicators to 35 out of 40 students. Therefore, the results of this study accept and prove the truth of the hypothesis which states that learning by implementing picture guessing games in groups can improve students' speaking skills.
ABSTRAKPenelitian yang dilakukan ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas tentang permainan terka gambar secara berkelompok untuk meningkatkan keerampilan berbicara siswa di kelas IX semester II tahun ajaran 2023/2024, SMP Baiturrosyid Boarding School Padang. Jenis metode penelitian adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang terdiri dari dua siklus tindakan, dan di setiap siklusnya terdiri dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas IX SMP Baiturrosyid Boarding School Padang yang berjumlah 40 siswa, yang terdiri dari 20 laki-laki dan 20 perempuan. Teknik analisa data menggunakan deskripsi kuantitatif, yaitu dengan melihat hasil pengamatan dan refleksi tentang peningkatan aktivitas belajar siswa berupa penilaian keterampilan bicara siswa yang memenuhi indikator keterampilan berbicara pada tahap pra siklus, siklus 1 dan siklus 2. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada tahap pra siklus, jumlah siswa yang nilainya memenuhi indikator hanya 18 siswa. Setelah dilakukan siklus 1, jumlah siswa yang nilainya memenuhi indikator keterampilan berbicara meningkat menjadi 22. Kemudian setelah dilakukan siklus 2, terjadi peningkatan siswa yang nilainya memenuhi indikator menjadi 35 dari 40 siswa. Oleh karena itu, hasil penelitian ini menerima dan membuktikan kebenaran hipotesis yang menyatakan bahwa pembelajaran dengan menerapkan permainan terka gambar dengan berkelompok dapat meningkatkan ketrampilan berbicara siswa.
IMPACTO DAS TERAPIAS BIOLÓGICAS NO TRATAMENTO DA PSORÍASE: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA E META-ANÁLISE
Authors: Frazão Victor Cabreira , Rocha Ileuza Cristina Menezes da , Guedes Giovanna Pereira Cardoso , Gomes Sabrina Aparecida Cordova , Freire Gildenio Estevam , Rodrigues Gabriel Andrade Silva , Santana Marttem Costa de , Cavalache Ingrid Palloma Ferreira Cavalache , Chagas Esther Guida , Ribeiro Beatriz Melo
Published: July 2024

Esta revisão sistemática e meta-análise avaliou o impacto das terapias biológicas no tratamento da psoríase, com foco na eficácia, segurança e variabilidade entre as diferentes classes de terapias. Foram incluídos 30 estudos clínicos randomizados controlados e ensaios clínicos controlados, totalizando 5000 pacientes com psoríase moderada a grave. A meta-análise revelou uma significativa melhora nas lesões cutâneas e uma maior taxa de resposta clínica nos pacientes tratados com terapias biológicas em comparação com o grupo controle (OR 3.24, IC 95% 2.75-3.81, p < 0.001). No entanto, houve um aumento significativo no risco de eventos adversos graves, como infecções do trato respiratório superior e eventos cardiovasculares, nos pacientes tratados com terapias biológicas (OR 1.73, IC 95% 1.21-2.47, p = 0.002). A análise de subgrupos mostrou que diferentes classes de terapias biológicas apresentaram eficácia e segurança variadas. Em conclusão, as terapias biológicas são eficazes no tratamento da psoríase, proporcionando uma melhora significativa nas lesões cutâneas e na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde. No entanto, é essencial considerar os potenciais riscos e benefícios associados a essas terapias, bem como a variabilidade entre as classes de medicamentos.
ANÁLISE DO PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DO HIPOTIREOIDISMO NO PARANÁ DE 2013 A 2023
Authors: Costa Ana Caroline da , Maculan Gabriella Rosa de Souza , Pabis Isabella Filipake , Breda Daiane
Published: July 2024

Este estudo epidemiológico investigou, a partir dos dados do DataSUS sobre morbimortalidade hospitalar, a prevalência e os padrões de internação por distúrbios da tireoide no Paraná ao longo de uma década. Foram analisados os casos de hipotireoidismo, destacando-se a predominância entre homens e mulheres na faixa etária de 20 a 79 anos. A metodologia envolveu uma abordagem descritiva com coleta de dados anuais entre 2013 e 2023, utilizando variáveis como número de internações pelo sexo, bem como faixa etária e cor/raça. No entanto, o estudo apresenta limitações, incluindo a dependência de dados secundários e a ausência de análises regionais detalhadas. Portanto, são necessários estudos futuros mais robustos para compreender completamente o perfil epidemiológico do hipotireoidismo no país e para orientar estratégias de saúde pública eficazes.
ABORDAGEM ANATÔMICA DOS PRINCIPAIS MÚSCULOS E ARTICULAÇÕES DO OMBRO UTILIZADOS NO ATAQUE DO VOLEIBOL
Authors: Viana Fernando Antônio , Santos Ednei Fernando dos , Angelim Alexandre Sérgio de Oliveira , Ferreira Danilo Fernandes , Kalaki Clesio Junio , Silva Marcelo Donizeti
Published: July 2024

No voleibol, o ataque é uma das habilidades fundamentais que exige força, coordenação e precisão, executar um ataque eficaz, além de exigir muita dedicação nos treinamentos é muito importante entender a anatomia dos músculos e articulações envolvidos, especialmente no ombro, os quais desempenham uma peça central nessa ação. Este artigo tem por finalidade explanar os principais músculos e articulações envolvidas no fundamento de ataque do esporte voleibol. Sendo um estudo de revisão bibliográfica narrativa, através de pesquisas científicas. O ataque no voleibol exige uma coordenação precisa entre os músculos e as articulações do ombro para realizar movimentos potentes e precisos. Por fim, é fundamental atletas e treinadores incorporarem exercícios específicos de fortalecimento e alongamento do ombro em seus programas de treinamento para maximizar o desempenho e reduzir o risco de lesões no voleibol.
Modulation of cosmic ray ground-level enhancements by solar wind stream interface: a case study
Authors: Ogunjobi Olakunle , Sivla William Tafon
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Ground level enhancements (GLEs) result from transient intensity increases in secondary cosmic ray particles detected by ground-based neutron monitors. Characterizing the temporal evolution of GLEs provides insight into particle acceleration mechanisms and interplanetary transport processes. The present study investigates the moderate intensity GLE 72 event on 10 September 2017, which fortuitously occurred during a solar wind stream interface (SI) region impacting the Earth's magnetosphere. We quantify how transient solar wind structures modulate the observed GLE pulse shape by combining multi-station neutron monitor observations with Monte Carlo particle transport models. Based on this analysis, we find that the turbulent magnetic field within the SI significantly enhances pitch angle scattering rates for energetic particles. In comparison to typical impulsive events, particle mean free paths declined by approximately 35 % during the 6-hour SI crossing. The stochastic acceleration caused by interactions with the disturbed magnetic fields resulted in higher particle intensities later in the event. According to these results, even moderate interplanetary disturbances can significantly alter transport conditions and alter the intensity-time profiles for GLEs. This further corroborates previous findings that the traditional classification of GLEs solely based on temporal characteristics, which may be obscured by transient propagation effects is superfluous. The study highlights the need to integrate multi-spacecraft solar wind observations into the interpretation of GLEs in order to disentangle intrinsic acceleration mechanisms from interplanetary modulation processes.