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Analisis Kemampuan Representasi Matematis Ditinjau dari Gaya Kognitif
Authors: Gunawan Fezrilya , Septian Ari , Sugiarni Rani
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan kemampuan representasi matematis siswa ditinjau dari gaya kognitif pada materi lingkaran. Metode yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif, dimana data diperoleh dari tes GEFT dan tes kemampuan representasi matematis. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII di salah satu SMP di Cianjur. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini melalui 3 tahapan yaitu reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh kesimpulan yaitu:  1) Siswa dengan kategori field dependent yang memiliki kemampuan representasi matematis pada kategori sedang, mampu memenuhi semua indikator kemampuan representasi matematis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu indikator visual, simbolik, dan verbal. Siswa field dependent yang memiliki kemampuan representasi matematis pada kategori kurang hanya mampu memenuhi indikator visual serta belum mampu memenuhi indikator simbolik dan verbal; 2) Siswa dengan kategori field independent yang memiliki kemampuan representasi matematis pada kategori tinggi, mampu memenuhi semua indikator yaitu indikator visual, simbolik, dan verbal. Meskipun terdapat kekeliruan dalam pengerjaannya, siswa field independent mampu menentukan langkah awal yang lebih tepat dibandingkan siswa field dependent. Siswa field independent yang memiliki kemampuan representasi matematis pada kategori kurang hanya mampu memenuhi indikator visual dan belum mampu memenuhi indikator simbolik dan verbal.
The Role of Corporate Governance in Moderating the Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure, Investment Risk and Firm performance in Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange 2018-2022
Authors: Rohmah Baety Nur , Setiawati Erma , Trisnawati Rina
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSRD) and investment risk on firm performance with CEO integrity, ownership concentration, and independent board as moderating variables. CEO integrity, concentrated ownership, and an independent board of directors are hallmarks of Good Corporate Governance (GCG). Methodology: This study uses manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2018-2022. The total sample for this study included 107 dates. Purposive sampling technique was used for the sampling method and SPSS 24 software was used for data processing in this study. Results: The results of in this research show that   CSR disclosure does not have a significant impact on firm performance. Investment risk has a positive and significant impact on a company's performance. CEO integrity does not moderate the effect of his CSR disclosure on firm performance, but ownership concentration and independent board of directors moderate the effect of her CSR disclosure on firm performance. Although CEO and independent board integrity do not moderate the effect of investment risk on firm performance, ownership concentration does moderate the effect of investment risk on firm performance. Applications/Originality/Value:  Even if an organization makes CSR disclosures, it does not directly impact its financial performance. Companies must understand and carefully manage investment risk to maintain and improve performance. Additionally, this study shows how ownership concentration and independent boards moderate the impact of CSR disclosure, it shows that highlighting the importance of corporate structure in optimizing corporate sustainability impact.
Universal Humanitarian Principles Of Minangkabau Proverbs: A Living Law Perspective
Authors: Rusman Rina , Daulay Zainul , Danil Elwi , Sofyan Syofirman
Published: December 2023

Difference from other studies that discuss proverbs from the perspective of art and linguistic, this study focused on its’ relevance with universal humanitarian principles adopted in various international treaties of international humanitarian and human rights laws.  This study was conducted because several important treaties are not yet ratified by Indonesia due to an assumption that there are certain principles are not align with the living law in Indonesia. Even, the State needs to invoke certain provisions from the treaties to persuade the protection of its citizens being abroad whom trapped in situations of armed conflict and other situations of violence. This study answers this following question: Do Minangkabau proverbs provide sufficient relevant values which are align with the universal humanitarian principles? This research used the living law perspective and legal normative method in finding the relevant proverbs.  The research result shows that the universal humanitarian principles can be found in certain relevant proverbs. At least 40 Minangkabau proverbs are compatible with and cover the ten universal humanitarian principles discussed. It proves that, from the cultural view, Indonesia is ready to ratify the certain main international treaties.
Cão de apoio emocional: para além da univocidade
Authors: Roque Tabata Helena , Martins João Paulo
Published: December 2023

Esse estudo buscou elucidar como que o cão de apoio emocional pode contribuir na melhora de um paciente para além das univocidades, ou seja, uma melhora para além das técnicas estabelecidas. A palavra técnica aqui pode ser entendida não como um agrupamento de afazeres aperfeiçoados, mas sim uma visão de mundo restritiva, que sustenta uma visão de mundo unívoca. A partir de uma visão fenomenológica de homem, fez-se uma análise entre a relação estabelecida cão e tutor, partindo da experiência ser-no-mundo. Para chegar ao objetivo discorremos sobre conceitos de Dasein, espaço e intencionalidade, utilizando como metodologia uma revisão de literatura. Pode-se concluir que, o benefício da melhora do paciente que utiliza o cão de apoio emocional, está além das técnicas previstas nas terapias com animais, podendo ser entendida de forma diferente do que é pautado na ciência tecnicista.
Сок ирги: научные факты о пользе, особенности приготовления и употребления
Authors: Шелестун Анна  , Елисеева Татьяна
Published: December 2023

Ягоды ирги, похожие по форме и цвету на голубику, за что их часто путают, еще не приобрели у нас такой популярности. И совершенно зря! Кроме того, что само растение менее требовательно к условиям почвы и высадки, морозостойкое и обладает более высокой урожайностью, его плоды содержат гораздо больше витаминов и полезных микроэлементов, чем те же ягоды голубики. Кстати, с точки зрения ботаники плод ирги является вовсе не ягодой, а фруктом. Ведь он относится к подсемейству яблоневых.

Зрелые плоды ирги имеют оригинальный сладковатый ореховый привкус (некоторые сорта даже миндальный). Поэтому их широко используют в кулинарии — едят в свежем виде, а также готовят из них разнообразные компоты, джемы, пастилу, повидла, кисели. Особенно ценится среди почитателей народной медицины целебный сок из ирги.

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Сок лимонника: полезные свойства и особенности употребления уникального напитка
Authors: Шелестун Анна  , Елисеева Татьяна
Published: December 2023

Китайский лимонник, или шизандра, представляет собой своеобразную лиану, вырастающую длиной до 15 метров. Растение не имеет ничего общего с цитрусовыми, а получило свое название за характерный аромат, исходящий от его листьев. Оно часто используется в ландшафтном дизайне для эффектного оформления вертикальных поверхностей и считается одним из самых полезных для организма — занимает почетное второе место после женьшеня.

Лечебными свойствами обладают все части лимонника, от корней до семян, но наиболее популярными среди почитателей ЗОЖ и народной медицины считаются его плоды, называемые в народе ягодами пяти вкусов за оригинальный многогранный вкус. Из них готовят целебные настойки, чаи, а также отжимают вкусный и очень полезный фреш. Сок лимонника можно купить в специализированных торговых точках или приготовить самостоятельно из свежих ягод.

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Biografía Guadalupe Evaristo Cedillo Garza
Authors:   Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (FIME), Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Av. Universidad S/N, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, México C.P. 66450, Castillo Rodríguez Guadalupe Alan
Published: December 2023

Originario de Santiago, N. L. nació el 26 de octubre de 1934. En el año de 1961 obtuvo su Título de Ingeniero Mecánico y en 1963 el de Licenciado en Matemáticas. Posteriormente obtuvo su Maestría en Ciencias de la Ingeniería Mecánica en 1974. Ingresó a la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León como docente en 1957 y en el mismo año recibió su nombramiento de Maestro Ordinario de la misma Universidad. En 1960 recibió su nombramiento como Maestro de Tiempo Completo en la Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica en la misma Universidad.
Pemanfaatan Limbah Botol Kaca Guna Meningkatkan Kreativitas Keluarga Yang Memiliki Nilai Ekonomis
Authors: Pramita Rachmasari
Published: December 2023

Waste or also known as rubbish is a problem that is quite complex for the government to handle, especially household waste which is never separated from the use of inorganic or organic materials every day. In maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, especially in the city, especially in Balikpapan, existing waste is separated at disposal. By referring to green environment principles, it is hoped that people will not throw rubbish or waste carelessly or at certain times. Referring to the problem of handling waste made from glass, in this case glass bottle waste, this article examines the use of glass bottle waste to increase family creativity which has economic value. The aim of writing community service is to: 1) Increase the community's sense of awareness in efforts to handle solid waste, in this case glass material waste. 2) Can provide information to the public about how to recycle glass waste. The type of method used is qualitative, document study and narrative in nature. There are various ways of recycling, in the study of community service writing it is how to disseminate useful information to society at the lowest level, namely households. Where waste management can begin to be implemented in the home and family environment, this can of course also be a motivation and build creativity in the skilled hands of children at home. where they can be given an understanding of how to create a clean and comfortable living environment, as well as foster creativity that creates added value that is beneficial from an economic perspective. Treatment for waste management starts from the smallest line, namely the family or household. The application of the go green concept with 3R can be applied in households in waste management, one of which is inorganic waste, namely glass bottles.
Learning Design Voices
Authors: Jaffer Tasneem , Govender Shanali , Czerniewicz Laura
Published: December 2023

During the pandemic, the pivot to emergency remote teaching highlighted the depth and extent of inequalities, particularly in relation to access to resources and literacies, faced by higher education institutions. Imported solutions that failed to take into consideration the constraints and cultures of local contexts were less than successful. The paucity of practitioners with blended and online learning design experience, training and education grounded in diverse contexts made local design for local contexts difficult to carry out.

Although there is substantial research and guidance on online learning design, there is an opportunity to create a text deliberately oriented to practice. Further, online learning design, as a field of practice and research, is strongly shaped by research, experiences and practices from a hegemonic centre (usually in the Global North, where peripheries also exist). While many of the textbooks written from this perspective are theoretically useful as a starting point, the disjuncture between theory and practice for practitioners in less well-resourced contexts where local experiences are invisible, can be jarring. This book aims to create a space for learning designers whose voices are insufficiently heard, to share innovative designs within local constraints and, in so doing, reimagine learning design in a way that does not reproduce the binary power relations of centre and periphery.
The pedagogical advisor as a weaver of the learning design process
Authors: Puerto Norma
Published: December 2023

This chapter proposes that learning design is interdisciplinary teamwork which depends on and is influenced by two key aspects: the characteristics of university teachers, and the attributes of their universities. My argument is derived from working as a pedagogical advisor in four Colombian universities over the last 14 years, where I collaborated with university teachers designing courses aimed at undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students.
This chapter presents a reflection on learning design in virtual, blended and face-to-face environments in Colombian higher education institutions. The first section provides background context on higher education in Colombia and briefly describes the concepts of “learning design” and “instructional design”, highlighting how each of the two approaches can guide the team responsible for learning experiences.
The second section is about the characteristics of university teachers. Given that “university teachers” do not make up a homogeneous category (Hernandez et al., 2009), the most important thing to consider about them is what defines them individually. The first consideration is their teaching skills and training needs. The second is teachers’ beliefs about teaching and learning, and the third aspect concerns the multiple literacies demanded by incorporating ICTs into teaching.
The third section describes the institutional contexts and attributes of the educational institution as determinants of learning design, particularly as relates to policies that emphasise educational innovation and teacher support.
The fourth section concludes by describing how the pedagogical advisor works as a link between teacher and institution to develop an appropriate plan in a way that responds to both the needs of the teacher and the requests of the institution in a coherent way.
"My Choice, My Voice!": Exploring the intersection of technology and pedagogy to foster learner-centred learning
Authors: Meri-Yilan Serpil
Published: December 2023

The present chapter offers an in-depth exploration of students' experiences in an online learning environment developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the study entailed the creation of a comprehensive online English Writing course tailored for 20 undergraduate students at a Turkish state university that transitioned to fully or partially online education formats in March 2020. Emphasising meticulous attention to crucial factors such as academic knowledge, technology skills, cultural values, and socioeconomic status, the design process encompasses both micro-level and macro-level perspectives. Through a carefully sequenced progression of eight learning steps, the study explored various dimensions including learning needs, autonomy, content knowledge, learning awareness, and self-assessment and self-reflection skills. Drawing upon data gathered from surveys and student writings, the findings demonstrated that an emergent learning design process effectively facilitated and enhanced students' writing skills through scaffolding implemented at each relevant step. Furthermore, the findings underscored the significance of adopting a responsive design approach and incorporating diverse forms of interaction in online learning environments. The chapter concludes by providing an illustrative diagram outlining a responsive approach, comprising four key stages: pre-design, implementation, evaluation, and redesign considerations. Additionally, the chapter imparts pedagogical implications derived from activities that foster interaction among students, their instructor, and the learning context.
Harnessing the student experience for inclusive online learning design
Authors: Immenga Christine , Redelinghuys David
Published: December 2023

Traditionally, student leadership development within the co-curricular space has been a synchronous and in-person learning process. However, the advent of COVID-19 created a catalyst for the adoption of online learning in the co-curricular space. This chapter explores the theory and practice of online learning design from a student development practitioner perspective by means of a case study at the University of Cape Town. The case study serves to demonstrate the humanising of learning design practices using a participatory curriculum development process and adopting a students-as-partners approach. Furthermore, the case study concludes by reflecting on the benefits and challenges experienced by incorporating a participatory curriculum development approach into a learning design process.
Design principles for developing critique and academic argument in a blended-learning data visualisation course
Authors: Archer Arlene , Noakes Travis
Published: December 2023

This chapter explores the challenges experienced by second-year journalism students in developing academic argument in a data visualisation course. The course focused on representing arguments that drew on aspects of educational inequality in Cape Town. Data is increasingly produced and circulated visually; and the means to generate data visualisations are becoming increasingly accessible. It is thus important to develop critical tools to engage with these kinds of texts. The chapter describes the principles for learning design that were employed to improve the blended-learning course into one that better supported students’ development as critical designers and engaged citizens. Some of the principles included delimiting the scope of the task, encouraging the use of readily accessible design tools, introducing a process approach, developing meta-languages of critique, and acknowledging different audiences. The chapter ends by analysing the work of two students in light of these learning design principles. We discuss some of the gains and losses of moving from one digital format to another (PowerPoint to poster), the ways in which students adapt texts to different audiences and platforms, and the emergence of a meta-level critique of the data sources.
Development of a blended course for continued teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experience and lessons
Authors: Baguma Rehema , Ssentamu Proscovia
Published: December 2023

In this chapter, we share our collaborative practices of developing a Master in Information Systems course at Makerere University in Uganda at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The course development process involved a team of course developers and aimed to support teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic while promoting transformative pedagogy. The chapter provides an analysis of the course development approach used, the value of evaluation of blended courses as part of the development process, a proposed checklist of key aspects to consider when developing a blended course as well as lessons learned in the first-time journey to developing a blended course. We hope that this practice-based account can motivate and guide less-experienced but enthusiastic course teams in developing blended courses infused with transformative pedagogy, especially in countries like Uganda where e-learning adoption is still in its infancy, and transmissive pedagogy is largely the preferred approach to teaching and learning.
Effect of planting pattern and intercrop on yield and economics of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) based intercropping system
Authors: K.P. VERMA
Published: December 2023

A field experiment was conducted from 1997 98 to 1999 2000 to work out the suitable planting pattern with different intercrops in pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.1 based intercropping system for Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh under rainfed conditions. Overall soybean [Glysine max (L.) Merr.] intercropped with pigeonpea gave the highest net returns (Rs 19,465tha). In general, replacement series resulted in significantly higher pigeonpea equivalent yield than additive series. Highest net profitlrupee investment was recorded with blackgram (Phasolus mungo L.) pigeonpea (1.45). Key words : Additive series, Replacement series, Intercropping, Pigeonpea equivalent
Effect of phosphorus, sulphur and biofertilizers on yield attributes and yield of fenugreek (Trigpnella foenum graeczlrn) and their residual effect on pearl millet (Perzrzisetum gluacum)
Authors: B.L. JAT  , M.S. SHAKTAWAT
Published: December 2023

A field experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Fatehpur Shekhawati (Sikar), Rajasthan, during 1997 98 and 1998 99. Brancheslplant, podslplant, seedsfpod and test weight of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum L.) significantly increased with increasing dose of P up to 80 kg P,O,lha. These characters were marginally influenced by S application. Biofertilizers inoculation significantly increased brancheslplant during 1998 99 and seedslpod during both Jthe years. Seed, straw and biological yields of fenugreek also increased significantly with phosphorus applied up to 80 kg P,Odha. Yield estimates of fenugreek also responded significantly to S application up to 100 kglha. Dual inoculation with Rhizobium PSB significantly increased the seed and biological yields during both the years and straw yield during the first year. Phosphorus and sulphur applied to fenugreek significantly increased the grain, stover and biological yields of succeeding pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br. emend. Stuntz]. Seed treatment of fenugreek with biofertilizer did not influence the grain, straw and biological yields of succeeding pearl millet crop.
Fabrication of a WO3-Bi2WO6 Composite Electrode by Electrodeposition and its Application for Microbial Degradation
Authors: Sangthong Chotika , Ponchio Chatchai
Published: December 2023

Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) techniques are an innovative and promising method for eliminating microorganisms. Developing and applying such advanced technologies is essential for protecting public health and the environment. Semiconductor electrode development is a major issue in the advancement of such methods. We have developed a technique for fabricating WO3-Bi2WO6 electrodes using cyclic voltammetry (CV), focusing on the efficiency of the reaction and investigating key aspects for its use in microbial degradation. The optimization of the CV method parameter and calcination temperature was conducted in order to enhance the characteristics of composite WO3-Bi2WO6 electrodes for the aqueous oxidation process. The properties of the fabricated composited WO3-Bi2WO6 electrode were analyzed by several techniques, including UV-visible spectrophotometry, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The PEC water oxidation and total microorganism elimination efficiencies were investigated to validate the application of the developed composite WO3-Bi2WO6 electrode properties. The characteristics of the prepared composite WO3-Bi2WO6 electrodes are significantly influenced by the calcination temperature. We were able to satisfactorily verify the electrodes' properties in a reaction involving different calcining temperatures. At a calcining temperature of 450 °C, WO3-Bi2WO6 electrodes exhibited excellent PEC activity in water oxidation and electron transfer rate at the electrode surface. The composited WO3-Bi2WO6 electrode can effectively remove 96% of total microorganisms under the PEC process within 15 minutes. This study provides important background information for future work on composite semiconductor thin film preparations with potential applications in microbe eradication and environmental protection.
Finally responds to something!
Authors: Carabaño Iván , Garrido M.ª Concepción , Salcedo Enrique , Medina Enrique
Published: December 2023

Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune-mediated disease whose incidence has been increasing in recent years. It preferentially, but not exclusively, affects men and people with a history of atopy. It is estimated that the current prevalence in developed countries exceeds 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. It is the most common cause of dysphagia and food impaction throughout the pediatric age, and has a negative impact on quality of life. It affects boys more than girls. Its first therapeutic step consists of: exclusion diets, proton pump inhibitors and swallowed topical corticosteroids. In refractory cases, dupilumab, a biologic with anti-interleukin 4 and 13 capacity, can be used with very promising results.
Sutter Health: Developing a Contracting Model to Support Lean Project
Authors: Lichtig William
Published: December 2023

Sutter Health is a non-profit, community based healthcare and hospital system headquartered in Sacramento, California. The Sutter system serves more than one hundred communities in Northern California. From its historical roots of being a small community-based hospital in Sacramento, it has grown to be one of the largest healthcare providers in Northern California, caring for more patients than in any other network. Its affiliate-based system includes 27 acute care hospitals, over 3,400 physicians, 41,000 employees and recorded over 2.6 million outpatient visits in 2003. In 1994, after the Northridge earthquake caused significant damage to healthcare facilities in Southern California, The California Legislature enacted SB 1953 - the Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act. This requires significant structural seismic upgrades to be accomplished by January 1, 2013. In many cases, it is more cost-effective to replace existing facilities, rather than seismically retrofit. Sutter Health was facing a $5.5 billion design and construction undertaking to conclude by 2012. Senior management considered success to be traversing the risks associated with the program and reliably delivering the projects. Different governing and execution bodies were installed in place. Barrowing from practices that worked in the past was emphasized as well as innovating and adopting new practices. This led to the development and implementation of Lean Project Delivery. The paper outlines the features and shares the experiences.
Moving-on — Beyond Lean Thinking
Authors: Koskela Lauri
Published: December 2023

Lean Thinking is currently often positioned as the underlying theory of lean production among practitioners and academics, although its originators, Womack and Jones, seem not to have presented it as a theory. This paper endeavours to analyze whether Lean Thinking can be viewed as a theory of lean production. For this purpose, a critical assessment of Lean Thinking is carried out. Lean Thinking is argued to lack an adequate conceptualization of production, which has led to imprecise concepts, such as the term “value”. The five principles of Lean Thinking do not systematically cover value generation, and they do not always encapsulate the core topics in their respective areas. The failure to trace the origin of lean concepts and principles reduces the opportunity to justify and explain them. Despite claims for generality, the application area of the five lean principles is limited to the transformation of mass production, with, for instance, one-of-a-kind production and construction being largely out of scope. It is concluded that it is opportune to move on beyond Lean Thinking, towards a generic theory of production, for acquiring a solid foundation for designing, operating and improving production systems.
Generic Implementation of Lean Concepts in Simulation Models
Authors: Farrar Jack , AbouRizk Simaan , Mao Xiaoming
Published: December 2023

Lean production theory, as a production management tool, describes a system that delivers a finished product free from defects, to a customer in zero time, and with nothing left in inventory. Recently, the concepts of lean production have been introduced to construction yet have generally been rejected. Lean construction concepts were recently tested in a simulation environment and were found to be effective. To facilitate the implementation of the concepts of lean production in construction simulation, and subsequently within an actual construction project, a generic approach has been created and is presented in this paper. A special purpose simulation (SPS) template was developed for surface works operations in road construction as an example application. The template provides a means of testing the concepts of lean production on road construction simulation models to quantify their impact on road construction processes. This general approach for implementing lean production theory in construction simulation modeling also proved capable of directing the process of optimizing simulation models.
Site Implementation and Assessment of Lean Construction Techniques
Authors: Salem Ossama , Solomon Julie , Genaidy Ash , Luegering Mark
Published: December 2023

The goal of this paper is to test the effectiveness of some lean construction tools, in particular, those tools that can be applied in medium size construction firms. Due to the success of the lean production system in manufacturing, the construction industry has adapted lean techniques to eliminate waste and increase profit. A field study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of some lean construction techniques including last planner, increased visualization, daily huddle meetings, first run studies, the 5s process, and fail safe for quality. The data collection methods included direct observations, interviews, questionnaires, and documentary analysis. The effectiveness of the lean construction tools was evaluated through the lean implementation measurement standard and performance criteria. It was found that last planner, increased visualization, daily huddle meetings, and first run studies achieved more effective outcomes than expected. However, the results of implementation of 5s process and fail safe for quality did not meet the expectations of the tool champions and the research team. It was found that there is need for behavioral changes and training for effective use of lean tools. Most of the lean construction tools selected for the project are either ready to use, or are recommended with some modifications. A summary of the results is provided, and future research needs are outlined.
Usefulness of glycated albumin level as a glycemic index complementing glycosylated hemoglobin in diabetic children and adolescents
Authors: Choi Young Ju , Lee Na Yeong , Ahn Moon Bae , Kim Shin Hee , Cho Won Kyoung , Cho Kyoung Soon , Jung Min Ho , Suh Byung-Kyu
Published: December 2023

Purpose: Glycated albumin (GA) is a glycemic marker reflecting the average serum glucose of the previous 2 weeks. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of GA as a glycemic index to complement glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in children and adolescents.Methods: Fifty-four children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus (DM) and 97 children and adolescents without DM (NDM) were enrolled. The correlation between mean blood glucose (MG) and GA compared to HbA1c was investigated in the DM group. The correlation between fasting glucose (FG) and GA compared to HbA1c was investigated in the NDM group. Factors affecting GA, HbA1c, and GA/HbA1c were analyzed.Results: In the DM group, positive correlations were observed between MG and GA (P=0.003), between MG and HbA1c (P=0.001), and between GA and HbA1c (P<0.001). The correlation coefficient between MG and GA did not differ from that between MG and HbA1c in the DM group (P=0.811). Among patients with DM, those whose standardized body mass index standard deviation score (BMI SDS) was ≥2 had a lower GA/HbA1c compared with those whose BMI SDS was <2 (P=0.001). In the NDM group, there were no significant correlations between FG and GA, between FG and HbA1c, or between GA and HbA1c. The NDM subjects whose BMI SDS was ≥2 had a lower GA/HbA1c than did the NDM subjects whose BMI SDS was <2 (P=0.003).Conclusion: GA is comparable with HbA1c in reflecting glycemic control in children and adolescents with DM. GA is affected by obesity in children and adolescents with or without DM.
Glycemic control and complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 outbreak
Authors: Oh Kyeong Eun , Kim Yu Jin , Oh Ye Rim , Kang Eungu , Nam Hyo-Kyoung , Rhie Young-Jun , Lee Kee-Hyoung
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in children and adolescents.Methods: Children and adolescents diagnosed with T2DM who visited the Korea University Hospital in 2019 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, including changes in body mass index (BMI)-standard deviation score (SDS), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), diabetes complications, and diabetes management from 2019 to 2020.Results: Patient mean age and disease duration were 15.48±2.15 and 2.56±1.51 years, respectively. Obese patients accounted for 70.6% of the study population. From 2019 to 2020, mean BMI-SDS (2.21±1.25 vs. 2.35±1.43, P=0.044), HbA1c level (6.5%±2.72% vs. 7.3%±3.70%, P<0.001), blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol, and non–high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level in all patients increased significantly. Obesity was an independent predictor of increased HbA1c (95% confidence interval, 1.071–50.384; P=0.042). HbA1c levels did not increase significantly in nonobese patients, whereas HbA1c (6.45%±2.30% vs. 7.20%±3.05%, P<0.001), BMI-SDS (2.88±0.75 vs. 3.08±0.98, P=0.045), diastolic BP (P=0.037), and total cholesterol values (P=0.019) increased in obese patients in 2020 compared to 2019.Conclusion: During the COVID-19 outbreak, glycemic control and diabetic complications worsened in children and adolescents with T2DM, particularly in obese patients. Close monitoring for glycemic control and diabetic complications is necessary in children and adolescents with T2DM, especially those with obesity.
Short stature with low serum alkaline phosphatase activity: a case report of hypophosphatasia
Authors: Lee Donghyun , Park So Yun , Kim Heung Sik , Kang Seokjin
Published: December 2023

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare condition characterized by abnormal bone mineralization. The manifestations of HPP vary from no symptoms to intrauterine fetal death; short stature is another indication of HPP. A 3 ½-year-old boy presented with short stature, transient hypercalcemia, and mild gait disturbance without definite bony deformity. Laboratory examination revealed transient hypercalcemia, normal phosphorous and 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels, and mildly low alkaline phosphatase levels. A targeted next-generation sequencing panel associated with inborn errors of metabolism revealed a pathogenic heterozygous mutation in the ALPL gene, c.979T>C (p.Phe327Leu). When a child visits a hospital with short stature, decreased height velocity, and low alkaline phosphatase level, clinicians should consider the possibility of HPP even if definite skeletal dysplasia is not evident.
Peran Pemerintah dalam Mendorong Kualitas Pelayanan Pendidikan di Indonesia
Authors: Ilham Dodi , S Muh. Rizal , Karunia Luki , Saleh Sirajuddin , Brata Joko Tri
Published: December 2023

This research discusses the crucial role of the government in advancing the quality of education services as the background for the need for quality education for the progress of a nation. The purpose of this research is to investigate the role of the government in the context of education, including financing, regulation, curriculum, teacher training, and supervision in Indonesia. In this research method, we analyze education policies implemented by the government and gather data from various sources, including surveys, interviews, and related literature. The results of this research highlight the importance of adequate budget allocation, effective regulation, relevant curriculum, sustainable teacher training, and strict supervision as key factors in improving the quality of education services. This research provides valuable insights into how the government can play a role in optimizing the education system for a brighter future.
Pemberdayaan Perajin Umkm Kain Tenun Ikat Dayak Di Desa Ensaid Panjang Kabupaten Sintang Provinsi Kalimantan Barat
Authors: Primawan Ananta , Hamid Hendrawati
Published: December 2023

This study aims to examine and analyze the process of empowering tie fabric craftsmen in Ensaid Panjang Village, West Kalimantan Province, the inhibiting factors faced and the efforts made to overcome these inhibiting factors. The research method is qualitative, with primary data sources coming from in-depth interviews and observations, as well as secondary data obtained from documentation. Data analysis was carried out using data reduction techniques, data display and drawing conclusions. The research results show that the empowerment of craftsmen is carried out through training activities, counseling, and helping to improve facilities, but this has not yet been running optimally. The inhibiting factor faced by craftsmen is the marketing of ikat products, so there is a need to increase promotional facilitation, both online and offline. Apart from that, there is also the problem of the lack of an empowerment budget, so it is necessary to improve budget management so that assistance can be provided optimally and used according to needs.
Analisis Kebijakan Pemerintah Kabupaten Ponorogo Tentang Program Kegiatan Rukun Tetangga
Authors: Prastiyo Danang , Widiyahseno Bambang , Ridho Irvan Nur , Hilman Yusuf Adam
Published: December 2023

Ponorogo Regency launched an assistance program for community strengthening in the smallest scope, namely the Rukun Tetangga (RT). ratified through Circular Letter (SE) of the Regent. The Ponorogo Regency Government provides funds of IDR 10,000,000 annually to each Neighborhood Association in the entire Ponorogo Regency Region which consists of 6,869 the Rukun Tetangga (RT). The programs include: making infiltration wells or what is called Biopori Infiltration, Waste Management in the RT scope, provision of RT Wireless Fidelity (Wifi) networks, Strengthening Women's Economy, Employment BPJS benefits and incentives for RT administrators, Family Medicine Planting and Resident; Rembug Warga. This study aims to find out how the program is implemented and what are the obstacles. This type of research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The results of this study show that this RT activity program is an initiation from the Regent of Ponorogo which has been stated in the vision and mission. All RT activity programs have been implemented, but there are several programs that are not appropriate because they are not in accordance with regional conditions, such as: Biopore Infiltration, Integrated Waste, and planting family medicine. programs that are not suitable because they do not involve the RT community who know their needs better.
Pendampingan Branding School dengan Keterampilan Video Content Creator Ibu – Ibu Guru TK Se-Kabupaten Sidoarjo
Authors: Oktarina Riesta Ayu , Sari Ratna Puspita , Suprihatin Suprihatin , Wulandari E. Rizky , Rachmawati Aulia Afniar
Published: December 2023

Artikel ini merupakan hasil pelatihan dan pendampingan branding school dengan pembuatan video content creator ibu – ibu guru TK se-Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Tujuannya adalah meningkatkan keterampilan video content creator dan branding sekolah bagi ibu guru TK di Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Materi meliputi public speaking, perencanaan, produksi konten, serta produksi, editing, dan publikasi video. Guru diajarkan public speaking untuk komunikasi efektif, perencanaan konten menarik, dan produksi serta editing video. Hasilnya, guru-guru mampu menghasilkan konten video informatif, mempublikasikannya melalui media sosial, meningkatkan citra sekolah, dan menarik calon murid. Pendampingan ini berhasil meningkatkan kemampuan berbicara di depan umum, produksi konten menarik, serta penguasaan produksi, editing, dan publikasi video. Pendampingan ini memiliki dampak positif dalam menghubungkan guru dengan keterampilan video modern, mendukung branding sekolah, dan memperkaya komunikasi dengan masyarakat. Rekomendasi dari artikel ini adalah bahwa pendekatan serupa bisa diterapkan di lembaga pendidikan lain untuk mendukung branding dan komunikasi yang efektif. Peningkatan ini diharapkan akan memperbaiki citra sekolah dan jumlah pendaftar di masa mendatang.
This article is the result of training and mentoring for branding schools by making video content creators for kindergarten teachers throughout Sidoarjo Regency. The aim is to improve the skills of video content creators and school branding for kindergarten teachers in Sidoarjo Regency. Materials include public speaking, planning, content production, as well as video production, editing and publication. Teachers are taught public speaking for effective communication, planning interesting content, and video production and editing. As a result, teachers are able to produce informative video content, publish it through social media, improve the school's image, and attract prospective students. This assistance has succeeded in improving public speaking skills, production of interesting content, as well as mastery of video production, editing and publication. This assistance has had a positive impact in connecting teachers with modern video skills, supporting school branding, and enriching communication with the community. The recommendation from this article is that a similar approach can be applied in other educational institutions to support effective branding and communication. This increase is expected to improve the image of the school and the number of applicants in the future.
Peningkatan Pengetahuan Fungsi Kognitif pada Lansia Kelurahan Tanjungrejo, Kecamatan Sukun, Kota Malang
Authors: Rosdiana Yanti , Devi Hilda Mazarina , Dewi Novita , Supriyadi Supriyadi , Putri Rona Sari Mahaji
Published: December 2023

Penurunan fungsi kognitif merupakan masalah serius pada lansia yang akan mengakibatkan lansia sulit untuk hidup mandiri dan meningkatkan risiko terjadinya demensia sehingga lansia mengalami gangguan perilaku dan penurunan kualitas hidup. Gangguan fungsi kognitig ini apabila terjadi dalam jangka waktu yang Panjang dan tidak segera dilakukan penanganan yang optimal dapat menganggu kegiatan aktifitas lansia dalam sehari-hari. Perubahan fungsi kognitif ini tentunya membawa dampak tersendiri bagi kehidupan lansia dengan demikian perlu adanya solusi diatantaranya adalah dengan melakukan terapi permainan tebak gambar untuk meningkatkan fungsi kognitif pada lansia. Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan fungsi pengetahuan fungsi kognitif pada lansia. Pelaksanaan Pengabdian Masyarakat ini diberikan pada 37 orang lansia di RT 06 RW 01 Jl . Kasin Jaya III Keluarahan Tanjungrejo Kecamatan Sukun. Dari hasil pelaksanaan pengabdian Masyarakat ini didapatkan perebedaan sebelum pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian Masyarakat yang sebelumnya pengetahuan fungsi kognitif tinggi sebesar 59,4% dan setelah kegiatan pengetahuan fungsi kognitif lansia sedang sebesar 56.7%. Diharapkan kedepannya dapat mengadakan edukasi berkala tentang fungsi kognitif pada lansia.
Decreased cognitive function is a serious problem in the elderly which will make it difficult for the elderly to live independently and increase the risk of developing dementia so that the elderly experience behavioral disorders and a decreased quality of life. If this cognitive function disorder occurs over a long period of time and optimal treatment is not immediately carried out, it can interfere with the activities of the elderly in their daily activities. This change in cognitive function certainly has its own impact on the lives of the elderly, so there is a need for a solution, one of which is to do picture guessing game therapy to improve cognitive function in the elderly. The implementation of this service aims to increase the function of knowledge of cognitive functions in the elderly. This Community Service implementation was given to 37 elderly people in RT 06 RW 01 Jl. Kasin Jaya III, Tanjungrejo Exit, Sukun District. From the results of the implementation of community service, it was found that the difference before the implementation of community service activities was that previously knowledge of cognitive functions was high at 59.4% and after activities knowledge of cognitive functions of the elderly was moderate at 56.7%. It is hoped that in the future it will be able to conduct periodic education about cognitive function in the elderly
Identifying and Selecting Appropriate Strategies for Integrating Green Management into the Structure of Razi University: A Mixed Sequential Exploratory Study
Authors: Esmaili Hadis , Salehi Laleh , Monavvarifard Feyzallah
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study was to identify and select appropriate strategies for integrating green management (GM) activities in to the structure of Razi University using a mixed sequential exploratory method. Using critical case sampling method, 32 individuals were selected as statistical sample in qualitative phase of the research. The main technique in this phase was three-level coding process (open, axial, and selective coding) alongside “Content Validity Ratio” for refining identified codes. The final output of this section was to identify the most important strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats ahead of the university to integrate GM in its structure. In the quantitative phase, the comprehensive framework of strategy development was used. A total of 250 staff and faculty members were selected using Cochran's formula and random stratified sampling method as a statistical sample in the quantitative phase (N = 965). The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire (extracted from qualitative phase) which its validity and reliability were confirmed using “Content Validity Ratio” (CVR≥ 0.54) and “Cronbach's alpha coefficient” (α≥ 0.84). According to the steps of the “comprehensive strategy development framework”, after determining the strategic position of Razi University, eight strategies were identified for integrated GM in to the university operations. Hierarchical matrix wased used to idntify the best strategies for integrating GM in to Razi university straucturs according to criterions of time and cost, feasibility, compose operations, and educational and research programs. Findings showed that strategies of joining or membership of the university in one of the global green university evaluation systems and technology change are the most sensitive to GM; And by applying them, more tangible results can be achieved in the field of GM development in the university.