bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Development of a Rationale and Methodology for the College-level Religion Course "Life and Teachings of Jesus"
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wade Loron
Published: June 2023

In this developmental study, basic principles of curriculum development were utilized to prepare a rationale and teaching guide for a college-level religion course "Life and Teachings of Jesus." In formulating the rationale for the course, current theories of learning and moral development were reviewed together with ideas drawn from Scripture and other sources. The rationale that was developed called for establishing clear objectives while recognizing that some of the most important goals of religious instruction may not be objectively or immediately verifiable. It calls for giving the student an active role in the instructional process, for stimulating his/her faculties for analytical and critical thinking and for emphasizing justification by faith and a trust relationship with God. Based on this rationale a thematic cluster curriculum was developed in which instructional priorities were established through a computer-assisted thematic analysis of the Gospels themselves. To assist in implementing the curriculum, a teaching guide was prepared that includes the thematic analysis of the Gospels, together with various indexes, instruments, sample lesson plans and suggestions for strengthening student involvement. After being conceptualized on paper, the curriculum was observed as it functioned in the press of actual classroom situations when it was implemented by two different professors. Six points were especially considered in this observation. The teachers were asked to report on the degree to which the plan (1) helped to clarify and achieve objectives, (2) secured student "involvement," (3) promoted emphasis on justification, (4) defined the Christian life as a relationship with Jesus Christ, (5) considered student reaction to the teaching plan, as well as (6) the practicability, that is, ease or difficulty of implementing it. Also studied were scores obtained on a pretest and posttest designed to measure standing of the learners in areas of religious knowledge, analytical thinking skill, religious attitudes and moral conduct.
The Black Seventh-day Adventist Family in South Africa : a Needs Assessment and Implications for Family Life Education
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Wakaba Velile
Published: June 2023

Problem. Problems have been identified in the African family that is caught up in a cross-cultural situation between the traditional African culture and the Western culture. This study set out to collect and organize information about the changing patterns of African family life and the new structures which have emerged. The magnitude of the problem and the size of the population involved call for a serious attempt to understand the situation and to suggest probable solutions. Method. Six churches were chosen as a sample, three from the Trans-Orange Conference and the other three from the Cape Field. Adult and youth questionnaires were sent to the presidents of the two organizations who administered the questionnaires to the members of the six churches. The responses were tabulated with the aid of the Andrews University Computing Center and the data were analyzed by means of percentages and Chi-squares. Conclusions. The results of the study showed that in the Trans-Orange Conference, the decrease in church marriages was even more marked than that of the general population. Premarital children and uncertainty about how reliable the future spouse might be were seen as the main contributing factors to decreased church marriages. Although the respondents practiced the lobola custom, they were not sure whether or not it violated any Christian principle. A certain section of the constituency is still holding on to initiation schools and they would like to see a greater involvement of church members rather than kinsmen in the custom. The study also revealed that with little kinsmen structure in urban areas and limited pastoral visitation, the marriage union lacks support from important societal groups. The adult respondents indicated that a greater percentage of them disapproved of companionship between opposite sexes and this lead to fifty percent of them having difficulty in guiding their youth in sex matters. Child rearing practices were found to parallel those of the industrialized societies where mothers worked and had little time for children.
A Study on the Laughter Production Method of Korean Comedy Programs: Focused on
Authors:   Academic Association of Global Cultural Contents, Baek Hae-Linn
Published: June 2023

This study analyzed the laugh-inducing materials and laugh-inducing factors of , the only open-air comedy program currently available in Korea, in order to examine the laugh production method of Korean comedy programs.
As a result,  would use external materials usually such as appearance and body as well as primary colors such as excrement, farts, and sexuality to compose the conte, and it has been confirmed that it was biased toward ‘disgusting’ forced laughter rather than healthy laughter that was fun.
In addition, it would focus on superiority laughter by setting up a group of victims based on appearance or couple through a three-person relationship and making them a laughing stock.
Considering the above analysis results, in order for a comedy program to play a role as a resting place or an alternative space, it would be necessary to refrain from one-dimensional and primary color laughter and to think about various materials and elements of laughter in order to improve the quality of the program.
Poučavanje i učenje uz BUBO
Authors: Radanović Ines
Published: June 2023

U epidemiološki prilagođenom okruženju za učenje i poučavanje, učitelji i učenici bili su ograničeni u provedbi grupnog rada i praktičnim aktivnostima, što je bio poticaj da se u vertikali učenja biologije, pripreme materijali prilagođeni sadašnjim generacijama, a koji mogu služiti za poučavanje i učenje u slučaju izvanrednih okolnosti, ali i u drugim situacijama kada se ne mogu provoditi praktični radovi, promatranja, mjerenja, opažanja i istraživanja u učionici ili tijekom terenske nastave. U tu svrhu su pripremljeni materijali na BUBO platformi MoD sustava (SRCE), a za studente biologije i kemije nastavničkog usmjerenja pripremljeni su online materijali (Merlin SRCE) kao podrška učenju biologije i pripremi za rad u školi. ASIO model, temeljen na video-materijalima sa simulacijama promatranja i istraživanja, pokazao se kao dobar alat za poučavanje bioloških koncepata u oblicima online i kontaktne nastave kada učenici nemaju mogućnost provoditi istraživanja i aktivnosti opažanja i otkrivanja, ali i kao poticaj raspravi rezultata provedenih istraživanja. Primijenjena je ideja fleksibilnog poučavanja temeljena na primjeni materijala i njihovoj prilagodbi obliku provedbe (kontaktno, hibridno ili online), što podržavaju materijali izrađeni za učenike različitih profila učenja. Pri pripremi zadataka vođena je briga da se podrži iskustveno učenje, učenje otkrivanjem i istraživačko učenje uz metakognitivnu podršku, učenje prema različitom interesu, razinama ostvarenosti ishoda i dominantnoj osobnosti kao i da se pruži podrška učenicima s teškoćama u razvoju, ali i darovitim učenicima. Osnovna ideja poučavanja uz BUBO materijale (IN-KO) je temeljena na individualnim doprinosima kolektivnom učenju, pri čemu ne trebaju svi učenici rješavati iste zadatke, već je nužno dobro vođenje učenika u učenju na osnovu izrađenih zadataka. Prilikom vođenja učenika u učenju, svaki pojedini učenik ili par/grupa učenika uključuju se u zajedničko učenje cijelog razrednog odjela s prikazom i zaključcima svojih zadataka, kako bi na taj način doprinijeli učenju cijelog razrednog odjela. U virtualnim učionicama je primjenjivana tehnika suradničkog učenja Online rasprava Vama naše – nama vaše, koja se temelji na procjeni tuđih uradaka prema ponuđenim kriterijima te primjeni kooperativnog učenja u nadogradnji znanja putem iskustva učenja drugih učenika iz drugih razrednih odjela i drugih mjesta/gradova. Materijali za poučavanje i učenje na BUBO platformi, kao i video materijali na BUBO YouTube kanalu, ideja ASIO modela, fleksibilnog poučavanja i IN-KO poučavanja, nastaviti će se provoditi u unapređenju i nadogradnji postojećih materijala te pripremi novih materijala za poučavanje i učenje u vertikali biološkog obrazovanja.
Učenje o prijenosu tvari prilagođeno učenicima različitog interesa
Authors: Švelec Marina , Radanović Ines
Published: June 2023

Cilj istraživanja bio je analizirati uspješnost učenja koncepta Prijenos tvari kroz tijelo živih bića kod učenika 7. razreda osnovne škole s obzirom na razinu interesa. Tijekom 2022. godine, učenici su učili temu Prijenos tvari kroz tijelo živih bića suradničkim učenjem, na način da su nakon učenja otkrivanjem u homogenim interesnim skupinama (slabi, umjereni, znatni i izraziti interes) formirali heterogene grupe unutar kojih su izmjenjivali rezultate istraživanja i izrađivali zajednički prikaz rezultata. Najviše je učenika bilo u interesnoj skupini znatnog interesa, a najmanje u skupini slabog interesa. Temeljem opažanja učitelja uz rješavanje radnih materijala, većina učenika svih interesnih skupina je uspješno ostvarila II. kognitivnu razinu (primjena i konceptualno razumijevanje). U završnom samovrednovanju svi učenici izjavljuju da im je rad u interesnim skupinama zanimljiviji nego klasičan rad, a većina njih smatra da je pritom naučila više nego na satu s tradicionalnim pristupom učenju. Kod svih interesnih skupina zabilježen je visok postotak pitanja u radnim materijalima na koje učenici nisu ponudili odgovor, što se može pripisati nedostatku vremena za rješavanje zadataka i povezati s činjenicom da su neki učenici precijenili svoj interes i sposobnosti. Na osnovu provedenog poučavanja i učenja može se zaključiti da suradničko učenje uz diferencirane zadatke za učenike različitog interesa doprinosi većoj motivaciji učenika i boljem razumijevanju poučavanog biološkog koncepta.
Abordaje de la educación sexual integral en los Departamentos de Consejería Estudiantil del Distrito de Educación Chone-Flavio Alfaro
Authors: Alvarez Reyes Ariana Lisbeth , Aveiga Macay Vicenta
Published: June 2023

La educación sexual es uno de los pilares fundamentales para el desarrollo integral del ser humano, por lo que su abordaje ha sido objeto de estudio durante la última década, en la que organizaciones internacionales han intervenido directamente, en conjunto con los organismos reguladores de la educación en Ecuador, para que se logre un enfoque multidireccional. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar el abordaje de la educación sexual integral en los Departamentos de Consejería Estudiantil del Distrito de Educación Chone-Flavio Alfaro, provincia de Manabí, durante el período 2021-2022. El tipo de estudio fue explicativo desde un enfoque cualitativo de característica no experimental; se aplicaron también métodos de investigación científica como el análisis-síntesis, la inducción y el enfoque de sistemas. Como método empírico se utilizó una entrevista semiestructurada a los 27 profesionales que laboran en los Departamentos de Consejería Estudiantil de Chone y Flavio Alfaro. Los resultados permitieron identificar la escasa formación de los profesionales en relación con la educación sexual integral, así como los prejuicios y barreras culturales que existen en la comunidad educativa. Además, se comprobó un conocimiento insuficiente de los profesionales sobre las guías que brindan los organismos nacionales e internacionales para el abordaje de la problemática.
ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF STOCK MARKET GLOBALIZATION FROM THE POSITION OF INSTITUTIONALISM
Authors:   Odessa National Maritime University, Kopylova Olha , Baryshnikova Vira ,   Odessa National Maritime University
Published: June 2023

The problems of stock markets globalization using theoretical approaches and institutionalism tools have been investigated. The following problems have been identified: unlimited volume of stock information, which complicates the decision-making process; the possibility of including local stock institutions in global trading networks; the impact of transaction costs on the volatility of market prices for financial instruments; limited access of small and medium-sized businesses to global stock markets. It has been proved that the institutionalism tools and the network approach make it possible to form a more realistic architecture of the global stock market, to define and comprehensively analyze the relationship between elements of the traditional infrastructure.
Using Geodemographics To Understand The Spatial Location Strategies Of Payday Loan Agencies In Toronto
Authors: Lum Eric
Published: June 2023

A payday loan is a form of credit in which a loan is granted and must be repaid by the borrower by the due date (Government of Ontario). A fee must be paid upon borrowing a loan and further interest fees are applied if the borrower cannot repay the loan. Thus, payday loans can be a very costly form of credit if finances are not managed carefully. Payday lenders are considered an alternative financial service (AFS) and provide an additional money lending option in the financial industry. In order to stay successful, payday loan agencies must differentiate themselves from banks. Using various spatial techniques, this study examines the spatial location patterns of payday loan agencies and banks in Toronto, as well as the demographic composition of its population. Location data are analyzed to compare local and global patterns across the city for both types of financial institutions while census data are used to see the characteristics of the populations they are locating near.
A Comparative Analysis of Travel Speeds Between Suburbs and the Downtown Core in the Greater Toronto Area
Authors: Parikh Sahil
Published: June 2023

Traffic congestion is a major problem in urban areas and poses numerous environmental, economical, and health-related challenges. It is, therefore, important that congestion is understood, measured, and spatially identified. A large body of research on traffic congestion exists, with studies increasingly focusing on comparing congestion between suburbs and the downtown core. Suburbs are typically more dependent on automobiles. It is assumed that suburbs in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are getting more congested than the downtown core, though research to substantiate this assumption is not readily available. This paper attempts to fill the research gap by employing spatial analysis to compare average travel speeds between the GTA’s suburbs and its downtown core. Interzonal automobile travel time and distance data are combined to estimate average speeds between GTA traffic analysis zones (TAZs). These speeds act as a proxy for traffic congestion, to determine whether suburban or downtown zones are more congested.
The Impacts of E-Commerce on Book Retailing: A Case Study of Indigo Books & Music Inc.
Authors: Chiu Austen
Published: June 2023

The rise of e-commerce has sparked many changes in the retail industry, particularly for retailers who deal information goods such as books. This research paper explores both the spatial and non-spatial strategies employed by Indigo Books & Music Inc., in the Greater Toronto Area in order to maintain relevant in a rapidly transforming book retail market. Spatial strategies employed by Indigo include a shrinking store network focused on maintaining a physical presence in areas of high customer traffic, a priority on the superstore format, and pattern of store closures and consolidations focusing on these high traffic locations. Non-spatial strategies were observed in the form of Indigo adopting operational changes such as the transformation of its physical stores into cultural department stores, an emphasis on the retail experience, and the integration of a multi-channel retail approach. Indigo’s adoption of these spatial and non-spatial strategies make it a prime example of a company who has successfully adapted to impacts of e-commerce on Canada’s contemporary retail landscape.
Evaluasi Jenis Rumpon Di Perairan Rebo Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
Authors: Syari Indra Ambalika , Supanji Rama , Apriyanto Haris , Gautama Zandi , Paradise Martin Yuda , Ferizal Jemi
Published: June 2023

Perairan Rebo merupakan wilayah yang memilik potensi perikanan begitu sangat besar Kegiatan eksploitasi sumberdaya ikan dan aktivitas antropogenik yang semakin meningkat dapat menyebabkan berkurangnya hasil tangkapan nelayan pada perairan ini. Rumah ikan (rumpon) merupakan alternatif guna pemulihan keragaman dan kelimpahan ikan atau upaya habitat enchacement. Pada tahun 2020, pernah dilakukan penenggelaman 4 jenis rumpon di perairan Rebo yaitu dari daun kelapa, drum, perahu bekas, dan beton. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah, apakah rumpon yang ditenggelamkan sudah menjadi habitat baru bagi ikan dengan cara menganalisis komposisi spesies, kelimpahan, keanekaragaman, dan biomassa tiap jenis rumpon sehingga diketahui jenis kontruksi yang paling baik bagi rumah ikan. Penelitian dilakukan pada Maret 2022 dengan menggunakan metode Underwater Visual Census (UVC) dan belt transek. Hasil analisis didapatkan jumlah individu total yang ditemukan sebanyak 823 individu. Jumlah jenis ikan yang ditemukan sebanyak 17 spesies dari 16 family. Kelimpahan tertinggi terdapat pada jenis rumpon beton sebanyak 3,81 ind/m2 dan terendah terdapat pada jenis rumpon perahu sebanyak 2,20 ind/m2. Nilai biomassa total sebesar 35,6 kg dan tertinggi terdapat pada jenis rumpon beton dengan nilai 12,8 kg/100m2 dan terendah terdapat pada jenis rumpon perahu sebesar 10,2 kg/100 m2. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa rumpon beton, rumpon drum, dan rumpon perahu dapat membuat ikan tertarik sebagai tempat bermain, mencari makan dan tempat bersembunyi dari predator. Berdasarakan jenis kontruksi maka secara umum jenis rumpon dari beton yang memiliki nilai kelimpahan dan biomassa yang paling baik.
Performa Benih Kakap Putih (Lates calcarifer) yang Diberi Pakan Kombinasi Maggot (Hermetia illucens) dan Pakan Komersil
Authors: Apriyanti Marisya , Supono Supono , Sarida Munti
Published: June 2023

Pakan merupakan hal utama yang dibutuhkan dalam budidaya benih kakap putih. Komposisi bahan pakan ikan yang tepat mempengaruhi pertumbuhan, perkembangan, dan tingkat kelangsungan hidup benih kakap putih ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kombinasi maggot dan pakan buatan (pelet) terhadap pertumbuhan, kelangsungan hidup, konversi pakan, dan efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan benih ikan kakap putih (Lates calcarifer). Penelitian ini dilakukan selama 30 hari, menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan yaitu: perlakuan A (pemberian pelet 100%), B (pemberian pelet 75% dan maggot 25%), C (pemberian pelet 50% dan maggot 50%), D (25% pakan pelet dan 75% maggot) dengan feeding rate (FR) 7% dari bobot tubuh ikan. Data yang telah terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) pada tingkat kepercayaan 95% dengan software SPSS. Jika perlakuan memberikan pengaruh yang nyata, maka dilakukan pengujian lebih lanjut dengan menggunakan Uji Tukey. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kombinasi maggot dan pelet berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhan, kelangsungan hidup, konversi pakan, dan efisiensi pemanfaatan pakan benih kakap putih. Kombinasi terbaik adalah 75% untuk maggot dan 25% untuk pelet.
Morphological Dynamics on Tidal Inlet System by Generating Variability of Tidal-Wave Energy Regimes; A Process-Based Model Approach of Tide Dominated Case and Mixed Tide Dominated Case
Authors: Bachtiar Huda , Rahman Habibur , Etika Anggun , Ariestuti Ni Luh Putu Adi , Eliasta Leo , Dastgheib Ali , Wegen Mick van der
Published: June 2023

A process-based approach of 2D morphodynamic modeling is an alternative technique to investigate the morphological evolution in the long-term period. In the conceptual model application, there is two methodologies of morphodynamic model; realistic-based model (short time scale model in days/months) and realistic-analogue model which is called process-based model (long time scale model in ~100 years). Realistic-based model is the representative of generating force with complexity of real condition model in the field, however process-based model is the simplification of forcing model by representing the major factor. In this study, the domain model is as the adaptation of Dutch Wadden Zee tidal inlet system. A couple model technique of Flow module (Delft3d) and Wave module (X-Beach) is implemented into the model system. The tidal forcing is based on one main harmonic tidal component of M2 and super harmonic tidal component of M4 and M6 from the analysis harmonic of ZUNO model. The wave forcing is 1.4 m and 330 deg as the representative wave climate condition in Wadden Zee. A process-based model shows that initially the morphological response leading into establish-state condition. Tidal wave propagation which leads to stronger cross-shore ebb-flow perpendicular to the coastline contributes in morphological evolution inside the basin and forming the outer part of the inlet (ebb-tidal delta). Wave induce current in mixed-tide energy case are as the major contribution of stirring up sediments from the sea bed, leads to transport sediment because of longshore currents process, undertow, mass transport.
Photometric Determination of Trace Amounts of Aluminum in Nearly Saturated Rock Salt Solutions Used by Chlor-alkali Industry
Authors: Csorba Benjámin , Farkas László , Mihalkó Andrea , Boros Renáta Zsanett , Gresits Iván László
Published: June 2023

The previously widespread mercury cell technology in chlorine production has now been replaced by more environmentally friendly membrane cell electrolysis which is a Best Available Techniques (BAT) technology. However, this requires a much cleaner brine containing contaminants (Al, Ca, Mg, etc.) in the order of ng/g at most. For this reason, it’s very important to detect trace amounts of aluminum in concentrated saline media in the simplest and fastest way. To the best of our knowledge, no one has previously developed a spectrophotometric method capable of detecting aluminum in ionic forms selectively in the order of ng/g in concentrated saline media, without any preconcentration or separation step. Our advanced analytical method provides an opportunity for this. During the analytical procedure, a colored complex ion is formed from the dissolved aluminum content of the sample with eriochrome cyanine R (ECR) ligand in buffered pH medium. The sensitivity of the measurement is increased by adding quaternary ammonium salt. The colored complex ion is formed in 15 minutes, then the absorbance measurement can be performed for 90 minutes. The effect of rock salt interference was eliminated by proper calibration. In our work the dependence of the signal on temperature, pH, time elapsed after the addition of reactants, the dosing sequence, the salinity of the medium was examined, furthermore, we studied which wavelength-absorbance values give the best fit (highest R2 value) and the highest sensitivity in case of linear calibration. Surprisingly, increasing the salinity significantly improves the sensitivity of the measurement.
Stability of Extemporaneously Prepared Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Topical Preparations for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Authors: Rojsanga Piyanuch , Jintapattanakit Anchalee , Chantasart Doungdaw
Published: June 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the physicochemical and microbiological stability of extemporaneous amitriptyline hydrochloride (AMH) topical preparations for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Materials and Methods: AMH tablets were triturated to produce fine powders with a mortar and pestle. These powders were levigated and separately incorporated into four compounding bases: hydrophilic petrolatum USP, anionic cream, cold cream USP, and pluronic lecithin organogel (PLO) having the concentration of 2%w/w AMH.
Results: In the in vitro release study, the most significant amount of AMH was released from the PLO, followed by cold cream, anionic cream and hydrophilic petrolatum, respectively; therefore, the compounded AMH in cold cream and AMH in PLO were selected for the evaluation of the in vitro permeation and product stability. The permeation of AMH from PLO across human epidermal membrane was significantly greater than that from the cold cream.Product stability was characterized as having no remarkable change in color or texture and AMH remaining in the range of 90–110% of the initial concentration quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography. Compounded AMH in cold cream was stable at 2–8 °C and 30 °C for 60 days, and 40 °C for 30 days, whereas compounded AMH in PLO was stable at 30 °C and 40 °C for 14 days. There was no visible microbial growth in any of the samples.
Conclusion: Taken together with the in vitro permeation and product stability studies, the present study suggests that AMH in cold cream could be prepared and used as extemporaneous topical preparations with a beyond-use date of 60 days when kept at 2–8 °C and 30 °C.
Efficacy Evaluation of Smartphone-based Stent Tracking Application in Follow-up Patients with Ureteral Stents: A Prospective Study
Authors: Pansaksiri Tanapat , Noppakulsatid Patranuch
Published: June 2023

Objective: Our objective was to determine how effectively our smartphone app improved follow-up compliance in ureteral stent patients.
Materials and Methods: Two groups of patients who underwent double-j stent placement were compared. For the traditional program (i), retrospective data from January 2021 to June 2021 was collected. We randomly selected 72 patients from the overall 121 patient data. For the smartphone-based stent tracking program (ii), a smartphone application was used from July 2022 to January 2023 to track 72 patients.
Result: The rate of poor compliance in group (ii) (4.2%), was significantly lower (p=0.004) than the rate of poor compliance in group (i) (19.4%). Differences in diagnosis between the two groups were not found to be related to the compliance rates. Surprisingly, kidney transplant patients in both groups had perfect compliance.  
Conclusion: Smartphone-based stent tracking application increased patient compliance to appointments in patients who underwent double-j stent placement. This study is a demonstration of how technology can assist patients to better health care and can prevent complications.
Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers in a Selected Semi-Urban Area of Bangladesh
Authors: Doha Maheen , Begum Meherunnessa , Akhter Nasreen , Khan Sabara Syeda , Chowdhury Syeda Shara , Sharmin Tanima
Published: June 2023

Background: Breastfeeding is one of the most important factors for growth and development of infants. It protects both mothers and children against various infections and diseases.
Objective: To identify the demographic variables related to breast feeding practices among mothers of below five years children in a semi-urban area of Bangladesh.
Materials and methods: It was a descriptive type of cross sectional study conducted among purposively selected 180 mothers of below five years children. The study was conducted at Safipur, Kaliyakor, Gazipur in Bangladesh from 12th to16th February, 2019. Data were collected with a semi structured questionnaire by face to face interview. Statistical package for social science 19.0 programme was used for data analysis.
Results: Most of the respondents (91.67%) knew about colostrum and among them (94.55%) fed their child colostrum immediately after birth. Majority of the respondents (95.56%) had knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding and most of them (65.70%) knew that the duration of exclusive breastfeeding is up to 6 months. Almost all of the respondents (94.44%) knew about weaning practices and most of them (70.59%) started weaning at the age of 6 months. Almost all respondents (89.44%) could breastfeed their child properly. Majority of the respondents (76.67%) knew that breast milk provides immunity to their children against certain diseases. Most of the respondents (73.33%) gathered knowledge about breastfeeding practices from their family members.
Conclusion: Appropriate awareness about exclusive breast feeding among the mothers will help in enhancing the growth and development of children and also in saving them from many disease.
Delta Med Col J. Jul 2020;8(2): 61-66
Outcome of Surgical Decompression of Cauda Equina Syndrome by Laminectomy and Discectomy
Authors: Saha Apel Chandra , Roy Liton Kumar , Talukder Md Rafiqul Alam
Published: June 2023

Background: Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a relatively uncommon condition typically associated with a large, space occupying lesion within the canal of lumbo-sacral spines. This syndrome is characterized by varying pattern of low back pain, sciatica, lower extremity sensorimotor loss, saddle anaesthesia and bowel and bladder dysfunction.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate clinical and functional outcome and operative complications in case of CES who underwent surgical decompression by laminectomy and discectomy.

Materials and method: This prospective interventional study was carried out at National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) and different private hospitals in Dhaka from January 2017 to December 2019. Patients were selected on the basis of history, clinical examinations and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings. Patients with fracture and compression due to other than disc prolapse were excluded from the study.

Results: Out of 23 patients, 18 patients (78%) were male and 5 patients (22%) were female, age ranged from 20-60 years, with the average age 37.5 years. Twenty one patients (91%) had single level and 2 patients (9%) had two level disc herniation. The mean follow up duration was 9 months (range 6-12 months). Patients were evaluated with respect to age, time to surgery and scoring system for CES before and after operation. Those who were treated within 48 hours and those after 48 hours showed significant difference in outcome (p <0.05). Complete recovery was documented in 12 patients (52%). There was infection in 01 case (4%), 03 patient (13%) had persistent low back pain, 02 patients (9%) had sciatica, 01 patients (4%) had bowel and bladder dysfunction and 01 patients (4%) had saddle anaesthesia in delayed operative group. Evaluation of final outcome was satisfactory in 17 patients (74%).

Conclusion: Laminectomy and discectomy is an effective, safe and acceptable modality of treatment in CES.

Delta Med Col J. Jul 2020;8(2): 83-85
Role of Ephedrine for Management of Hypotension During Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery
Authors: Zahan Esrat , Hossain Md Zakir , Rahman Abdur , Nargirs Waheeda
Published: June 2023

Background: Hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section remains a common scenarioin our clinical practice. Certain risk factors play a role in altering the incidence of hypotension. Ephedrinehas been the drug of choice for more than 30 years in the treatment of spinal anesthesia induced maternalhypotension. It has a good safety record, ready availability, and familiarity to most anesthesiologists.
Aims: To determine the efficacy and safety of prophylactic bolus dose of 0.5 mg/kg intravenous ephedrinefor the prevention of hypotension during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery.
Methods: It was designed a randomized, double-blinded study. Patients were randomly allocated intotwo groups: ephedrine group (n=30) and control group (n=30). Intravenous preload of 15 mL/kg lactatedRinger’s solution was given. Shortly after the spinal injection, ephedrine0.5 mg/kg or saline was injectedintravenous for 60 sec.
Results: The mean of highestand lowest heart rate in the ephedrine group was higher than those ofcontrol group (p<0.05). There were significant lower incidences of hypotension and nauseaand vomitingin the ephedrine group compared with the control group 11(36.7%) vs. 24(80.0%); 6(20.0%) vs. 17 (56.7%),respectively) (p<0.05). The first rescue ephedrine time in the ephedrine group was significantly longer(14.9±7.1 min vs. 7.9±5.4 min) than that of the control group (p<0.05). Neonatal outcome were similarbetween the study groups.
Conclusion: The above findings suggest, the prophylactic bolus dose of 0.5 mg/kg intravenous ephedrinegiven at the time of intrathecal block after a crystalloidfluid preload, plus rescue boluses reduce theincidence of hypotension.
JBSA 2018; 31(2): 88-94
Sistemas de comunicación en ambientes de catástrofes naturales: revisión sistemática de la literatura (SLR)
Authors: Zambrano-Montenegro David , Avellán-Vera Marcos
Published: June 2023

Actualmente, los sistemas de comunicación juegan un papel fundamental en la difusión de información sobre catástrofes naturales. Este artículo presenta una revisión sistemática de literatura (SLR) sobre el uso de sistemas de comunicación como base para aplicar diferentes escenarios de respuesta a emergencias de catástrofes naturales. Además, tiene como objetivo analizar de forma exhaustiva la literatura existente sobre sistemas de comunicación utilizados en ambientes de catástrofes naturales.  La primera parte se centra en las fuentes de información; luego se describen las investigaciones que utilizaron técnicas en los sistemas de comunicación. Finalmente, los resultados obtenidos pueden ser utilizados para tomar decisiones en la asignación óptima y manejo de recursos de acuerdo al evento de catástrofe.
Participación Ciudadana como Instrumento de Transparencia en los Procesos de Contratación Pública desde la Propuesta de la Gobernanza Institucional
Authors: Saltos-Navarrete Henry , Mantuano-Zambrano Yandry
Published: June 2023

El propósito de la investigación estuvo dado en interpretar el principio de participación ciudadana como instrumento de transparencia en los procesos de contratación pública desde una propuesta de la gobernanza institucional, cuya muestra (unidad de estudio) estuvo dada específicamente E.P CNT, ubicada en la Provincia de Manabí. Se muestra con un enfoque fenomenológico-interpretativo, con un diseño metodológico cualitativo, descriptivo, con una estrategia de revisión documental basada en la génesis de cada teoría revisada; con una intervención naturalista (campo) por parte de los investigadores, además de la observación directa y la entrevista en profundidad como instrumentos ideales para la recolección de información. La entrevista fue aplicada a investigadores de reconocida trayectoria, utilizándose la modalidad de en profundidad (semi estructurada), asumiendo a su vez la propuesta dada por la Teoría Fundamentada como estrategia de análisis, conducida inicialmente por el método de comparación constante y la triangulación de la información recogida con los criterios propios de los investigadores responsables de este trabajo, cuyo complemento se da con la del método hermenéutico cuya intención ha sido el entender, comprender e interpretar el contexto y la intervención de variables como la participación ciudadana y la gobernanza en los procesos de contratación pública con la finalidad de obtener mayor transparencia en la gestión de la E.P CNT; en el proceso de categorización, nace una categoría central denominada Contratación pública transparente desde la buena Gobernanza, esta se muestra como una buena praxis para los procesos de contratación pública en empresas similares en un contexto global.
Análisis comparativo de la adopción de E-commerce en el sector turístico de Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, México y Perú, en base al modelo eMICA
Authors: Méndez-Neisa Diana , Rivera-Prado María
Published: June 2023

En los últimos años, la presencia digital se ha vuelto cada vez más importante para las empresas y la pandemia de COVID-19 ha reforzado aún más esta necesidad. Este estudio se enfoca en el sector turístico de Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, México y Perú, y tiene como objetivo analizar el nivel de adopción del comercio electrónico en esta industria mediante el modelo eMICA (Modelo de Adopción del Comercio por Internet). Se analizan diferentes sitios de comercio electrónico para conocer la verdadera realidad en cuanto a la adopción de Ecommerce en América Latina. Los resultados de este estudio permitirán identificar las similitudes, diferencias y buenas estrategias utilizadas por los sitios de comercio electrónico del sector turístico, lo que contribuirá a mejorar el nivel de adopción del comercio electrónico en esta industria en la región.
Gobernanza Institucional como Eje Estratégico en la Gestión del Talento Humano y sus Prácticas en el Centro de Salud Materno Infantil y Emergencia del IESS de Bahía de Caráquez
Authors: López-Reina Thalía , Cejas-Martinez Magda
Published: June 2023

La gobernanza institucional juega un papel fundamental en la gestión del talento humano en el ámbito público y en particular en las instituciones de la salud, especialmente en el Centro de Salud Materno Infantil y Emergencia del IESS de Bahía de Caráquez. Este estudio analiza la importancia de la gobernanza en la gestión del talento humano y en concreto a los servidores públicos, realiza un abordaje respecto a las prácticas laborales del centro en torno a la gestión pública. El estudio adoptó el enfoque de tipo mixto articulando la metodología cuantitativa y cualitativa, se planteó la aplicación de una en cuenta a 127 servidores públicos con un total de 12 afirmaciones/categorías respecto a las variables objeto de estudio; de igual forma se desarrolló una interpretación de los resultados obtenidos. El estudio permitió identificar la implementación de políticas y estrategias de gobernanza efectivas conduce a una mayor eficiencia en el reclutamiento, capacitación y retención del personal médico y administrativo. El análisis también reveló que la comunicación interna, la equidad en el trato y la motivación laboral son aspectos clave para mantener un ambiente de trabajo saludable y lograr los objetivos institucionales. Se concluye que la adopción de un enfoque de gobernanza institucional como eje estratégico en la gestión del talento humano es esencial para mejorar la calidad de la atención médica y garantizar el cumplimiento de las políticas públicas en el Centro de Salud Materno Infantil y Emergencia del IESS de Bahía de Caráquez.
Gestión de la atracción y retención del talento humano en el siglo XXI: Una revisión bibliográfica sistemática de la literatura latinoamericana
Authors: Taruchain-Pozo Luis , Revelo-Oña Renato
Published: June 2023

La inserción laboral representa un tema relevante para las organizaciones, ya que el interés por el capital humano se ha intensificado con el propósito de incorporar colaboradores idóneos, expertos en sus funciones y comprometidos. El objetivo general del estudio es analizar bibliográficamente la literatura concerniente a las gestiones contemporáneas dentro del proceso de atracción y retención de personal, por otro lado, los objetivos específicos se refieren a la descripción de las tendencias, beneficios y retos de dicha práctica laboral. Como metodología, se consideró un estudio de tipo bibliográfico, el cual se basó en una Revisión Bibliográfica Sistemática, tomando 43 investigaciones de primer orden. Como resultados, se obtuvo que dentro de las tendencias más efectivas se encuentran, el impulsar una marca empleadora sólida, efectuar procesos de selección ágiles, fortalecer las políticas de compensación y beneficios atractivos, impulsar una cultura organizacional positiva y un clima laboral favorable. Además, destaca la importancia de la diversidad e inclusión social. Finalmente, se concluyó que dicho proceso técnico de trabajo es clave para el éxito de las organizaciones y que la implementación de estrategias efectivas podría mejorar la incorporación laboral, sin embargo, los retos pueden obstaculizarlo, como es el caso de falta de apoyo gerencial o saturación del mercado de Talento Humano.
Usefulness of Stensen’s Duct Steroid Irrigation in Patients With Chronic Sialadenitis of the Parotid Gland
Authors: Choi Dong Gyu , Kim Yeong Joon , Lee Kang Dae , Lee Hyoung Shin
Published: June 2023

Background and Objectives Inflammatory and obstructive diseases of the salivary glands can cause recurrent pain, swelling, and dry mouth, significantly affecting the quality of life. In most cases, symptoms improve after medical treatment, but if symptoms persist or recur, other treatment methods should be considered. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic effect of salivary duct steroid irrigation in refractory chronic sialadenitis.Subjects and Method A retrospective study was conducted on 19 patients who underwent Stensen’s duct steroid irrigation from January 2016 to December 2021. All patients enrolled in study had no improvement of symptoms after medical treatment. The clinical characteristics including etiology, location, symptom duration, underlying disease, treatment response and complications of the patients were analyzed.Results Stensen’s duct steroid irrigation was effective in 12 of 19 patients (63%), of which 5 (26%) showed complete disappearance of symptoms. There was no difference in the treatment effect by etiology. The rate of non-response to treatment was high when the symptom duration was more than one year. Temporary parotid gland swelling occurred in two patients after irrigation, while other side effects such as bleeding and infection did not occur.Conclusion Salivary duct steroid irrigation is a simple and safe procedure, which may be considered as a treatment method for medically refractory chronic sialadenitis.
Efficacy and Safety of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheotomy in the Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Authors: Yu Kwi Ju , Cho Sung Ho , Nam Inn Chul
Published: June 2023

Background and Objectives Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is an easy and fast technique that can replace surgical tracheostomy (ST). Less bleeding, easy technique and short procedure time are the main advantages of this tecunique. This study is to evaluate the feasibility of PDT during the head and neck cancer surgery.Subjects and Method The medical records of 12 patients who underwent PDT during a head and neck cancer surgery in the period of September 2019 to September 2021 were reviewed retrospectively. Another medical records of 12 patients who underwent ST during the head and neck cancer surgery were acquired for comparison. PDT was performed using Ciglia Percutaneous Tracheostomy Set® (Cook Critical Care). Parameters of blood loss, procedure time, wound communication between the cervical and tracheostomy incision and complications were compared between the PDT group and the ST group.Results The PDT group showed less blood loss, shorter procedure time and showed fewer incidences of wound communication. As for complications, there was one case of conversion to ST due to procedure failure in the PDT group. The complication rate was not different between the two groups.Conclusion PDT can be used as a safe and effective procedure during the head and neck cancer surgery for selected patients.
Pembuatan smart urban farming berbasis internet of things untuk kelompok tani
Authors: Kamali Muhammad Adib , Amiroh Khodijah , Widyantara Helmy , Hariyanto Muhammad Dwi
Published: June 2023

Masyarakat yang tergabung dalam kelompok tani di bawah binaan Dinas ketahanan pangan dan pertanian (DKPP) surabaya seluruhnya bertani secara konvensional. Pertanian di wilayah perkotaan memiliki tantangan tersendiri, seperti lahan terbatas, kualitas tanah yang buruk, dan kekurangan air. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan solusi yang inovatif untuk meningkatkan produksi pertanian di wilayah perkotaan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini ditujukan untuk membantu DKPP membina kelompok tani untuk meningkatkan kualitas hasil panen dan efisiensi dalam menjalankan proses pertanian. Metode kegiatan ini disusun berdasarkan Participatory Action Research (PAR) untuk menghasilkan pengetahuan yang berguna dan praktis. Tahapan pelaksanaan kegiata terdiri dari 4 tahap yaitu identifikasi masalah melalui focus group discussion (FGD), perangcangan alat, pelatihan serta serah terima alat, dan evaluasi. Hasil dari pengabdian ini menunjukkan masyarakat kelompok tani dapat mempertahankan kualitas media tanam, yang sangat penting untuk pertumbuhan dan perkembangan tanaman dengan lebih mudah dan efisien. Dengan adanya sistem smart farming yang telah dihasilkan, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan efisiensi dan produktivitas pertanian, sehingga dapat meningkatkan ketersediaan pangan dan kesejahteraan masyarakat.
Transfer knowledge teknologi formulasi granul untuk diversifikasi produk pengusaha sarang walet
Authors: Suena Ni Made Dharma Shantini , Juliadi Debby , Suradnyana I Gede Made , Antari Ni Putu Udayana , Adrianta Ketut Agus
Published: June 2023

Mitra program pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah termasuk dalam kategori masyarakat yang bergerak ke arah ekonomi produktif yang melakukan usaha pengolahan sarang walet berupa jelly konsentrat sarang walet dalam skala industri rumah tangga dengan Merk “Maha Birdnest Bali” yang berlokasi di Denpasar, Bali. Mitra memiliki ternakan sarang walet di daerah Banggai-Sulawesi Tengah. Program pengabdian dengan metode Service Learning ini dirancang untuk memberikan manfaat kepada mitra dalam usahanya memasarkan produk olahan sarang walet dengan menginovasikannya menjadi bentuk granul sarang walet (GSW) yang memiliki ketahanan lebih lama, serta lebih nyaman dan praktis baik saat didistribusikan maupun saat dikonsumsi oleh konsumen. Pelaksanaan program pengabdian berupa transfer knowledge produksi GSW dan pendampingan produksi kepada mitra, serta penyediaan video tutorial produksi GSW bagi mitra. Program pengabdian ini memberikan manfaat nyata bagi peningkatan mutu produk Mitra, dari sisi inovasi bentuk dan rasa, peningkatan ketahanan, dan berpeluang besar meningkatkan omset dan produktivitas mitra. Program pengabdian berencana akan dilanjutkan berupa workshop atau pelatihan produksi GSW dan pengendalian-penjaminan mutu (quality control-quality assurance) bagi tenaga produksi untuk dapat terus menerus memproduksi produk yang berkualitas di tempat usaha mitra.
Eksistensi diri melalui tes RMIB dan keterampilan berkomunikasi bagi siswa sekolah menengah kejuruan
Authors: Noor Ady Ferdian , Khunaifi A’am Rifaldi , Setyawan Dedy , Supriyadi Arif
Published: June 2023

Siswa masih ragu-ragu dalam menentukan jurusan atau bidang atau minat apa yang selanjutnya yang akan ditekuninya setelah lulus nanti walaupun mereka sudah ada dalam jurusan masing-masing di SMKS Muhammadiyah Pangkalan Bun. Siswa kurang dapat memahami minat sendiri, yang akhirnya banyak salah dalam mengambil keputusan setelah lulus untuk menentukan bidang yang menjadi fokus.Tujaan kegiatan yaitu 1. Siswa dapat melihat minat sesuai dengan kompetensi dan kegemaran yang dimiliki; 2. Siswa dapat memfokuskan minat untuk melanjutkan ke pendidikan tinggi dan/atau untuk bekerja; 3. Siswa dapat mencapai eksistensi diri untuk dapat bersaing dengan memiliki modal pengetahuan peminatan dan keterampilan berkomunikasi; dan 4. Siswa membutuhkan pelatihan komunikasi tertulis dan bicara khususnya bicara melalui praktik presentasi. Metode pelatihan yaitu Tes dan Prsentasi. Peserta pelatihan siswa kelas XII SMKS Muhammadiyah Pangkalan Bun berjumlah 90 orang. Hasil pelatihan yaitu siswa dapat mengerti dan memahami minat sesuai jurusannya dan modal dasar persiapan diri untuk memasuki dunia pembelajran perguruan tinggi.Siswa mendapatkan pengalaman baru dan mengembangkan kemampuan berkomunikasi.