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A Comparative Study of the Concept of Sin in Christian Religion and African Indigenous Religion
Authors: Oyedeji, Oluwole Olubukola
Published: May 2024

The study examined the biblical concept of sin in Christian Religion. It explored the concept of sin in Ifá Corpus of African Indigenous Religion. This was done with a view to eliciting an intercultural understanding of the concept of sin in Yorùbá and biblical cultures. The selected texts of the Bible were interpreted using “Theological Interpretation of Scripture” (TIS) method, while the data collected from both Yorùbá and biblical cultures were analysed using the ‘Intercultural Hermeneutics Principles.’ The result shows that Sin è̩s̩è̩ in Ifá corpus is conceived as às̩ìs̩è (a mistaken deed, a deed that is wide of the mark), àìtọ́ (that which is not straight forward), àìyẹ (unbefitting, unbecoming), àìgbọràn (disobedience), ìrúfin (breaking of the law), àìs̩ótítọ́ (untruthfulness), àìs̩òdodo (unrighteousness) and iniquity (àìs̩edéédé). Also, Sin is conceived as Èèwò̩ (things forbidden, taboo) or A kìí s̩e é (it is not done). All these cognate with the Hebrew words for Sin in Old Testament: Pesha (breaching of morals, passing a reasonable boundary, or breaking a just rule), Chatha (to miss the mark), Awon (iniquity, guilt or punishment) and the Greek words for Sin in the New Testament: Parabaino (to transgress, break or deviate from the way), Parabasis (wrong doing), Paraptoma (trespass, offense, fall, sin, or fault), hamartia and hamartano (a missing of the mark), adikia (unrighteousness), anomia (breaking of the law), apeitheo (disobedience) and apistos (unbelief). The study concluded that there is an intercultural understanding of the concept of sin in both Yorùbá and biblical cultures, as the two cultures regarded sin as a negative value.
Power Relations in Ekegusii Gendered Proverbs
Authors: Davins Nyanuga Ombongi  , Dr. Anashia Nancy Ong’onda  , Dr. Timothy M. Arege
Published: May 2024

Language acts as a primary vehicle for transmitting cultural norms, values, and expectations, as well as thought paradigms, from one generation to another. This is despite language choices in Ekegusii proverbs being loaded with culturally stereotypical language choices about gender. This study investigated how power discourses are employed in Ekegusii proverbs. The study applied Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) by Fairclough (1989, 1993 and 2001) and Van Dijk (2001). This research adopted a descriptive qualitative research design. The target population was eighty (80) ekegusii proverbs. Purposive sampling procedures were used to select eighty power-related proverbs. The study adopted the three-dimensional discourse framework as a method of data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that power relations are embedded in Ekegusii proverbs. The lexicalization and level of meaning of proverbs showed that these proverbs obtain their sexist and obscene connotations, which are construed as being laden with an impertinent reference that derogates womanhood. The study further revealed that linguistic features such as metaphors, negative syntactic structures, and vocabulary are used to enact power between genders. The study recommends that gendered proverbs be consciously improved to portray gender neutrality, equality and contemporariness.
Letters To The Editors
Authors: Refuge Editor
Published: May 2024

With reference to the interesting article "Kosovar Refugee Assessments in Montenegro and Albania" by Brown and colleagues1 , we like to report on a similar survey conducted among Kosovar refugees in two Macedonian refugee camps on 1-3 May 1999. We are grateful to Vincent Brown who helped us designing our study and our questionnaire. We could fortunately draw upon his experience in the Montenegro survey.
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Authors: Refuge Editor
Published: May 2024

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Cadaveric Testing of a Novel Smart Sensor for Total Knee Replacements
Authors: Al-N Samira , N Siamak , H Adrian
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research was to prove the functionality of a smart tibial sensor for use during total knee replacements. The accuracy of such device provides surgeons with an objective tool for load balancing in the knee, where currently the joint is balanced based on the surgeon’s ‘feel’ of a balanced knee. Literature surrounding the kinematics and tibiofemoral joint forces through the flexion arc coupled with qualitative feedback from an orthopedic surgeon provided a basis for proving thefunctionality of the smart-sensor. Two full body cadavers underwent a cruciate-retaining total knee replacement using Zimmer’s Persona Knee System. Varying thicknesses adjusted the height of the tibial smart-sensor between 10 mm to 13 mm in increments of 1 mm. The contact points and loads were observed through the flexion arc (0°, 45°, and 90°). The results found similar results between the literature surrounding both the compartmental forces and contact points throughout the range of motion. Moreover, qualitative feedback determined that the smart-sensor was robust and durable throughout its use in both cadavers demonstrating its potential as a reusable device. Minor adjustments to the graphical user interface would improve the ease of use for the surgical team. This sensor demonstrated the functionality of the smart-sensor through cadaveric testing in predicating both the load and location throughout a range of motion. Continued development of this sensor would provide surgeons with an accurate and robust tool for intraoperative joint balancing which could extend to all joints in the body.
Balinese Cultural Diplomacy Through Culinary Products: A Study of Semiothic Communication
Authors: Suryawati I Gusti Agung Alit
Published: May 2024

Besides having a wealth of arts and culture, Bali's cultural tourism potential is also in the form of traditional culinary products. What is the variety of traditional Balinese culinary? Why can traditional Balinese culinary products be used as an effective means of communication and Balinese cultural diplomacy? As a form of qualitative research, research data was collected through literature, observation and interviews with observers of Balinese culture. The collected data is then analyzed with the semiotic theory of communication. The results of the study show that traditional Balinese food and beverage culinary products are part of the archipelago's cuisine which are formulated from local agricultural ingredients, packaged and served in a distinctive way, and have tantalizing flavors so that they develop into culinary tourism objects favored by tourists. Apart from being the cultural identity of the Balinese people, traditional Balinese culinary products are also an effective means of communication and Balinese cultural diplomacy. People who enjoy traditional Balinese culinary dishes will be more familiar with Balinese traditions and culture. Traditional Balinese culinary tourism needs to be maintained and developed.
Keywords: culinary products, Bali, cultural diplomacy
Modified upwind and hybrid schemes on special grids for solving layered problems
Authors: Паасонен В.И. , Лисейкин В.Д.
Published: May 2024

При решении на адаптивных сетках задач с пограничными и внутренними слоями весьма желательно пользоваться разностными схемами, сходящимися равномерно относительно малого параметра при стремлении шагов сетки к нулю. Однако равномерно сходящиеся схемы обычно имеют лишь первый порядок точности, а схемы высокой точности не сходятся равномерно. В работе исследуются свойства оригинальной модификации противопоточной схемы и построенных на ее основе двух гибридных схем, имеющих второй порядок точности и сходящихся равномерно по малому параметру. На модельной задаче с пограничным слоем экспоненциального типа на специальных адаптивных сетках проведены сравнения численных результатов, подтвердивших эффективность построенных гибридных схем в сравнении с известными однородными схемами.

Boundary and interior layers present serious difficulties for the efficient calculation of equations modelling many technical applications, in particular, those having a small parameter before the higher derivatives. Due to this phenomenon, developing uniformly convergent algorithms for solving such problems are difficult. Resources provided by numerical schemes and adaptive grids can significantly reduce the adverse effects on the accuracy of numerical experiments due to the layers. An efficient and popular scheme for solving two-point singularly-perturbed problems with layers is the upwind difference scheme. However, this scheme provides convergence of the first order only. In this paper, we are focused on two second-order uniformly convergent finite difference algorithms for solving two-point singularly-perturbed problems. The proposed algorithms apply a hybrid scheme based on the midpoint upwind approximation, Buleev’s scheme and special layer-resolving grids designed for solving problems with exponential and power layers of the first type. Numerical experiments conducted out for singularly perturbed problems confirm the efficiency of the algorithms for various values of the small parameter and show that the proposed method provides competitive results compared to other methods available in the literature.
Electronic band offset in a diamond|cBN|diamond system for modulation doping
Authors: Ruan Qiyuan , Li Xingfu , Yakobson Boris I.
Published: May 2024

Diamond is a material with promising electronics applications but with challenges in effective doping. Cubic boron nitride (cBN), due to its similar lattice structure, is ideal for forming heterostructures with diamond, to modify electronic properties and especially shift the band positions. Here it is demonstrated how integrating cBN layers of finite thickness in diamond can induce an electronic band offset near the polarized diamond-cBN interface. Beyond the direct density functional theory computations, an analytical model is developed for rapid examination of the band offset, for a broad number of crystallographic orientations, in excellent agreement with ab initio calculations. Results show that near [100] and [111] crystal directions, the diamond|cBN|diamond heterostructure displays a 3~4 eV band offset which is expected to facilitate effective modulation doping of diamond.
Selective Sensing of Catechol Aldehydes Levels in Living Systems using FLIM-FRET
Authors: Talbott John , Wills Rachel , Shirke Rajendra Pratap , Hassanein Leslie , Weinshenker David , Raj Monika
Published: May 2024

Endogenous catechol aldehydes (CAs), namely 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde (DOPAL) and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycolaldehyde (DOPEGAL), play pivotal roles in neurobehavioral, cardiovascular, and metabolic processes. Dysregulation of CA levels contributes to neurological disorders and heart diseases. Thus, detecting imbalances in CAs levels is crucial for diagnosing early stages of CA-associated diseases. Here, we present innovative fluorescent sensors designed for rapid and selective detection of CAs within cells and tissue, overcoming the limitations of conventional diagnostic methods that necessitate cell destruction. The sensor operates by a dual-reaction trigger, leveraging the exceptional selectivity of o-phenylenediamine for aldehyde and phenylboronic acid for catechol, resulting in the production of a FRET signal exclusively for CAs in the presence of other aldehydes and catechols within cells. To circumvent issues such as spectral cross-talk, excitation intensity fluctuations, inner filtering, photobleaching, and detector sensitivity, we employed Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) combined with FRET (FLIM-FRET) to accurately measure CAs levels at a nanosecond scale. This makes FLIM-FRET highly proficient for live cell and tissue imaging. Remarkably, we utilized this dual-reaction trigger FLIM-FRET system to detect endogenous CAs levels within cells in response to enzyme activators and inhibitors and within diseased-model mice tissue. These probes have the potential to serve as early warning systems for neurological diseases linked to CAs within living systems, laying the foundation for further investigations.
Handheld Methanol Detector for Beverage Analysis: Interlaboratory Validation
Authors: van den Broek Jan , Keller Sebastian , Goodall Ian , Parish-Virtue Katie , Bauer-Christoph Claudia , Fuchs Johannes , Tsipi Despina , Güntner Andreas , Blum Thomas , Mathurin Jean-Charles , Steiger Matthias , Shirvani Roghayeh , Gössinger Manfred , Graf Monika , Anderhub Peter , Z'graggen Daniel , Hüsser Claudio , Faigle Benjamin , Agapios Agapiou
Published: May 2024

Methanol is a toxic alcohol contained in alcoholic beverages as a natural byproduct of fermentation or added intentionally to counterfeits to increase profit. To ensure consumer safety, many countries and the EU have established strict legislation limits for methanol content. Methanol concentration is mostly detected by laboratory instrumentation since mobile devices for routine on-site testing of beverages in distilleries, at border stations or even at home are not available. Here, we validated a handheld methanol detector for beverage analysis in an ISO 5725 interlaboratory trial: A total of 119 measurements were performed by 17 independent participants (distilleries, universities, authorities, and competence centers) from six countries on samples with relevant methanol (0.1, 1.5 vol%). The detector was based on a microporous separation filter and a nanostructured gas sensor allowing on-site measurement of methanol down to 0.01 vol% (in the liquid) within only 2 min by laymen. The detector showed excellent repeatability (<5.4%), reproducibility (<9.5%) and small bias (<0.012 vol%). Additional measurements on various methanol-spiked alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, vodka, tequila, port, sherry, liqueur) indicated that the detector is not interfered by environmental temperature and spirit composition, featuring excellent linearity (Pearson’s R²>0.99) down to methanol concentrations of 0.01 vol%. This device has been recently commercialized (Alivion Spark M-20) with comparable accuracy to the gold-standard gas chromatography and can be readily applied for final product inspection, intake control of raw materials or to identify toxic counterfeit products.
Hydrogen-driven boron nitride phase differentiation during the epitaxial nucleation on the diamond (001) surface
Authors: Cheng Ting , Bets Ksenia V. , Yakobson Boris I.
Published: May 2024

Cubic boron nitride (cBN) and diamond, sharing identical lattice structures, currently garner significant interest for next-generation high-power, high-frequency electronics. Despite successful heteroepitaxial synthesis of single-crystal cBN on diamond substrates via chemical vapor deposition (CVD), limited understanding of cBN growth blurs the origin of mixed BN phases under some synthesis conditions. Here, employing first-principles calculations based on a nanoreactor scheme, we study the cBN epitaxial nucleation on the diamond (001) surface under a limited-H condition. The discovered mechanism is initiated by inserting BN units into the surface dimer bond, leading to an island formation, which initially expands laterally - along the diamond surface - but rapidly switches to out-of-plane 3-dimensional growth. A high reaction barrier on the surface (~0.4-0.8 eV, 1300 K) aligns with challenging nucleation observed in experiments. Examining the environment hydrogen concentration effect revealed the origin of diverse BN phases experimentally, i.e., hydrogen deficiency favors amorphous BN (aBN) growth, whereas excessive hydrogen significantly raises sp2 bonding fraction, resulting in hexagonal BN (hBN) layers. Our results offer valuable guidance for the controllable synthesis of BN phases and advance research toward potential cBN electronics.
Theory of Resonance Suppression in Vibrational Polariton Chemistry
Authors: Montillo Vega Sebastian , Ying Wenxiang , Huo Pengfei
Published: May 2024

Recent experiments have demonstrated that it is possible to modify ground-state chemical reactivities by placing an ensemble of molecules in an optical microcavity through resonant coupling between the cavity and vibrational degrees of freedom (DOF) of the molecules. This new strategy of vibrational strong coupling (VSC), if feasible, will offer a paradigm shift in synthetic chemistry through cavity-enabled bond-selective chemical transformations. This so-called VSC regime operates in the absence of any light source, occurs under the resonance condition when cavity frequency matches the molecular vibrational frequency, and only occurs at the normal incidence when considering in-plane momentum inside a Fabry-Perot cavity. In this work, we provide a potential mechanism that explains all observed phenomena. Using numerically exact quantum dynamics simulations and an analytic rate theory, we have demonstrated the resonant suppression of the rate constant when coupling the cavity mode to a vibrational spectator mode in a model reaction. Both the analytic theory and the simulations can explain previously observed phenomena, including the non-linear change of the rate constant when increasing Rabi splitting, modification of both reactive enthalpy and entropy, and for a reason why with a very low barrier, there is a lack of the cavity modification. The analytic theory can also explain the normal incidence condition, and collective coupling effects when solvents are collectively coupled to both cavity mode and reaction coordinate.
Physico-chemical principles of AC electrosynthesis
Authors: Poh Yong Rui , Kawamata Yu , Yuen-Zhou Joel
Published: May 2024

Electrolysis integrates renewable energy into chemical manufacturing and is key towards sustainable chemistry. Controlling the waveform beyond direct current (DC) addresses the long-standing obstacle of chemoselectivity, yet it also expands the parameter set to optimise, creating a demand for theoretical predictions. Here, we report the first analytical theory for predicting chemoselectivity in alternating current (AC) electrosynthesis. The mechanism is a selective reversal of the unwanted redox reaction during periods of opposite polarity, reflected in the final reaction outcome as a time-averaged effect. In the ideal scenario of all redox reactions being reversible, square AC waveform biases the outcome towards more overoxidation/overreduction, whereas sine AC waveform exhibits the opposite effect. However, in a more realistic scenario of some redox reactions being quasi-reversible, sine AC behaves mostly like square AC. These predictions are in numerical agreement with model experiments employing acetophenone and align qualitatively with literature precedent. Collectively, this study provides theoretical proof for a growing trend that promotes changing waveform to overcome limitations challenging to address by varying canonical electrochemical parameters.
Concentration-Dependent Aggregation of Methylene Blue Acting as a Photoredox Catalyst
Authors: Thompson Benjamin , Kumar Anshu , Huxter Vanessa
Published: May 2024

Hydroxylation reactions are important in biological processes and synthetic schemes. Many challenging hydroxylation reactions have been achieved using photoredox catalytic methods. For the oxidative hydroxylation of arylboronic acids, methylene blue has been used successfully as a photoredox catalyst to produce phenyl groups. Here we use broadband transient absorption spectroscopy to determine the mechanism of the photoredox catalytic reaction of methylene blue with phenylboronic acid in the presence of N,N-diisopropylethylamine. Our results show that the reaction proceeds through the triplet state of methylene blue in the presence of oxygen, generating superoxide radical anions. In addition, we observe dimerization of the methylene blue at typical catalytic loadings. As these dimers do not participate in the reaction, increasing the concentration of methylene blue is potentially detrimental to the overall yield.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT EFFECTS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP BEHAVIOR: A STUDY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
Authors: Dewantara Norman , Rai Ni Gusti Made , Noer Lissa Rosdiana
Published: May 2024

Objective: This study investigates the impact of educational support on entrepreneurship behavior using the study of entrepreneurship training program.
 
Theoretical Framework: This study uses TPB (Theory of Planned Behavior) as a grand theory for understanding entrepreneurship behavior that will be combining with educational support as antecedent variable. TPB argued that individual’s behavior will be determined by attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intention.
 
Method: This study has 200 students selected with random-sampling method. Online survey with a self-administered is used to collect data. The stage of data analysis consists of demographic distribution analysis, research construct test, model fit test, and hypothesis test.
 
Findings: This study shows that educational support has a positive effect on entrepreneurship intention that is mediated by attitude towards entrepreneurship, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms. This study also found a relationship between entrepreneurship intention and entrepreneurship behavior.
 
Implications: The universities must evaluate the actions that students have taken as long as training program. Universities are needed to make sure that students have developed a real business plan. The Government of Indonesia also need to build partnerships with business network, such as investors to help fund the business. Thus, educational support will be affected to improve the number of entrepreneurs in Indonesia.
 
Originality/Value: This study confirms the concept of entrepreneurship intention which is an important step in improving student entrepreneurship behavior.
Topical Antifungal Therapy Combined with Nail Abrasion for the Treatment of Dermatophytoma: Single-Center Results — A Secondary Publication
Authors: Fukuyama Kunitaro
Published: May 2024

Objective: Recently, topical antifungal agents have become available for the treatment of dermatophytoma. However, there are few reports of topical onychomycotic agents in combination with debridement of dermatophytoma. Methods: Twelve patients with dermatophytoma diagnosed and treated between April 2017 and March 2020 at the Department of Dermatology, Kansai Rosai Hospital were selected, including two patients with lesions on both toe nails and 14 nails. At the initial visit, the affected nail plate was removed and topical treatment was administered. The observation was terminated when the lesions were completely healed within 1 year. If the patients were not completely healed, the initial efficacy was determined at the date of the first visit closest to 1 year after the start of treatment. The second efficacy evaluation was conducted at the last visit or when the concomitant drug was changed.　Results: Three patients dropped out of the study before the time of the initial efficacy evaluation. In the second efficacy evaluation, eight nails were completely healed, one nail was significantly healed, and one nail was effective. Conclusions: Dermatophytoma can be treated with topical onychomycotic agents in combination with surgical debridement to improve efficacy.
Improvement of Comprehension Skills of Alternative Learning System (ALS) Learners Through Reading-Focused Session
Authors: Gregorio Brenda C.
Published: May 2024

Reading comprehension skills among Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners play a vital role in educational development, enabling individuals to understand various forms of written information. This study shed light on the profile of ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) learners and their reading comprehension skills. It highlighted the significant differences based on profile variables and identified their challenges in developing reading comprehension skills. The proposed project offered a comprehensive approach to enhance reading comprehension among ALS A&E learners. This study utilized a descriptive method, involving a sample of 90 ALS A&E learners from various ALS centers. Data were collected through survey questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive statistics were employed to provide statistical descriptions of the variables and indicators studied. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the study’s respondents were predominantly teenagers and young adults, with a noticeable lack of middle-aged adults. Moreover, female respondents exceeded male respondents, and most of the respondents came from low-income households. The respondents agreed on the importance of further enhancing reading comprehension skills among ALS learners. Furthermore, the study indicated that factors such as age, sex, and socioeconomic status had minimal or insignificant influence on the reading comprehension skills of ALS learners. The research also identified challenges faced by ALS learners in their pursuit of improved reading comprehension skills, emphasizing the necessity for specialized reading-focused sessions to effectively address the challenges and enhance these skills.
Development of an Information-Based Leadership Evaluation Index System for School Management Teams: A Comprehensive Approach
Authors: Li Wei , Liu Fang
Published: May 2024

In the context of educational informatization reform, there are many uncertain factors in the process of education development. To optimize the educational environment so that it can be effectively combined with information technology, teachers need to change their teaching ideas, strengthen the school’s own adaptability to informatization, and promote the development of informatization construction in schools. As a branch of information leadership, the management team should establish an evaluation index system for information leadership in order to ensure the construction of school informatization, so as to provide a boost for the integration of school resources and information technology. Based on the overview and connotation of information-based leadership of the management team, this paper explores the construction of an evaluation index system of information-based leadership of the school management team, aiming to provide references for the research of relevant personnel in the future.
Research and Discussion on Flipped Classroom Combined with Case-Based Learning in Pharmacoeconomics Teaching
Authors: Zhou Xingwen , Dang Zilong , Wang Xingdong , Chen Chen , Rao Zhi , Wei Ting , Wang Yanping
Published: May 2024

Objective: To explore the application effect of flipped classroom combined with case-based learning teaching methods in pharmacoeconomics teaching. Methods: The students majoring in clinical pharmacy in 2019 were selected as the study subjects, and the cost-effectiveness analysis of different dosage forms of Yinzhihuang in the treatment of neonatal jaundice was selected as the teaching case. The flipped classroom combined with case-based learning teaching method was used to carry out theoretical teaching to the students. After the course, questionnaires were distributed through the Sojump platform to evaluate the teaching effect. Results: The results of the questionnaire showed that 85.71% of the students believed that the flipped classroom combined with case-based learning teaching method was helpful in mobilizing the learning enthusiasm and initiative, and improving the comprehensive application ability of the knowledge of pharmacoeconomics. 92.86% of the students think that it is conducive to the understanding and memorization of learning content, as well as the cultivation of teamwork, communication, etc. Conclusion: Flipped classroom combined with case-based learning teaching method can improve students’ knowledge mastery, thinking skills, and practical application skills, as well as optimize and improve teachers’ teaching levels.
Vanishing Theorems for p-Harmonic Forms on Submanifolds in Spheres
Authors: Li Nan
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we present some vanishing theorems for p-harmonic forms on -super stable complete submanifold M immersed in sphere Sn + m. When 2 ≤ 1 ≤ n-2, M has a flat normal bundle. Assuming that M is a minimal submanifold and δ > 1(n–1)p2 / 4n[p–1+(p–1)2kp], we prove a vanishing theorem for p-harmonic ℓ-forms.
The Effect of O2O Education Combined with Peer Education Management Model in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors: Zhang Xiangli , Zhang Qian , Nie Junying , Li Ting
Published: May 2024

Objective: To explore the effect of online-to-offline (O2O) education combined with the peer education management model in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Using convenience sampling, 72 patients with COPD who were hospitalized in the respiratory medicine department of a tertiary-level hospital from March to December 2021 were selected as study subjects. Randomized grouping was carried out using the random number table method, the control group was given routine COPD health education in the department, and the intervention group applied O2O trinity health management combined with peer education on the basis of routine care. After 6 months of follow-up after discharge, the two groups were observed and compared for changes in pulmonary function, depression status, self-care ability, and quality of life. Results: At 3 and 6 months after the intervention, the lung function indexes and depression status of the two groups of patients improved significantly, and the improvement effect was more significant in the intervention group (P < 0.05); after the intervention, the self-care ability scores of the patients in the intervention group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05); the quality-of-life scores of the two groups of patients decreased at 3 months after discharge, in which the quality-of-life scores in the intervention group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: O2O education combined with the peer education management model can effectively improve the lung function of patients with COPD, depression, self-care ability, and quality of life.
A Study on Pain Improvement Using Compound Diclofenac Sodium with Pethidine and Scopolamine in the Treatment of Acute Renal Colic
Authors: Wang Weidong
Published: May 2024

Objective: To analyze the improvement effect of compound diclofenac sodium with pethidine and scopolamine on patients’ pain in the treatment of acute renal colic. Methods: 360 patients with acute renal colic admitted from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected and divided into the control group and the observation group by double-blind method. The control group applied pethidine with scopolamine treatment and the observation group adopted the same treatment combined with compound diclofenac sodium. Comparison between the two groups was made in terms of pain improvement, the disappearance time of each symptom, as well as the treatment effect and adverse drug reactions. Results: The pain score of the observation group after treatment was lower than that of the control group, the disappearance time of each symptom was shorter than that of the control group, the total treatment effectiveness was higher than that of the control group (P < 0.05), and the difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups was not significant (P > 0.05). Conclusion: In the treatment of acute renal colic, the combined application of compound diclofenac sodium with pethidine and scopolamine can actively improve the pain symptoms and promote the disappearance of each symptom as early as possible, which is effective and has few adverse reactions.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA ANAK BALITA
Authors: Dewi Adinda Putri Sari , Kusumastuti Kusumastuti , Astuti Dyah Puji
Published: May 2024

AbstrakStunting adalah salah satu keadaan malnutrisi yang bersifat kronik yang dapat menimbulkan gangguan perkembangan fisik, penurunan kognitif serta penurunan motorik. Stunting pada anak balita merupakan konsekuensi dari beberapa faktor yang sering dikaitkan dengan kemiskinan termasuk gizi, kesehatan, sanitasi dan lingkungan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kejadian stunting pada anak balita.Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian observasional analitik dengan desain kasus kontrol. Sampel yang diambil sebanyak 24 balita untuk masing-masing kelompok kasus maupun kontrol dengan teknik simple random sampling. Analisis data menggunakan chi square dengan α=0,05 pada interval kepercayaan 95% dan regresi  logistik  pada interval kepercayaan  95%.Hasil analisis menunjukan bahwa faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya stunting di desa Semali Kecamatan Sempor Kabupaten Kebumen adalah riwayat pemberian ASI Eksklusif (OR=3,40; CI=1,03-11,07), Riwayat Penyakit Infeksi (OR=3,54; CI=1,05-11,92), dan Keteraturan Menimbang di posyandu (OR=0,020; CI=1,04-16,19). Namun untuk faktor riwayat BBLR, pola asuh makan, dan pendapatan keluarga tidak mempengaruhi terjadinya stunting.Terdapat hubungan antara riwayat pemberian ASI Eksklusif, Riwayat Penyakit Infeksi, dan Keteraturan Menimbang di posyandu terhadap kejadian stunting pada balita.Keywords: Stunting, Anak Balita, ASI Eksklusif  AbstractStunting is chronic malnutrition that can cause physical Developmental Problems, reduced cognitive and motor function. Stunting among children under 5 years of age is the consequence of several factors that are often associated with poverty, including nutrition, health, sanitation and environment. The aim of this research is to determine the factors affecting the prevalence of stunting in children under five years of age.This research is analytical observational study with A case-control design. Samples were 24 toddlers for each of case and control group using Simple random sampling. Data analysis was conducted by chi-square test with α = 0.05 at the 95% confidence interval and the logistic regression at the 95% confidence interval.The result of the analysis shows that the factors influencing the occurrence of stunting in Semali Village, Sempor District, Kebumen Regency is the record of exclusive breastfeeding. (OR = 3.40; CI = 1.03-11.07), the record of infectious diseases (OR = 3.54; CI = 1.05-11.92), and the regularity measuring weight of children at Posyandu (OR = 0.020; CI = 1.04-16.19). However, the factors of low birth weight history, dietary care, and family income do not influence the occurrence of stunting.There is a relationship among  history of exclusive breastfeeding, history of infectious diseases, and regularity measuring weight of children at Posyandu to the incidence of stunting in children under five years of age.Keywords: stunting, toddler, exclusive breastfeeding
PELATIHAN KADER POSYANDU MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN SKRINING PERTUMBUHAN DAN PERKEMBANGAN BALITA
Authors: Noprida Dayana , Palopa Damayanti , Sarini Sarini , Imroatun Tri , Agustina Wahyuni , Sahariah Sahariah , Sutini Titin , Apriliawati Anita , Purwati Nyimas Heny
Published: May 2024

Pada masa periode emas, balita akan mengalami pertumbuhan dan perkembangan dengan cepat serta tidak dapat terulang kembali. Adanya penyimpangan pada tahap ini akan sulit diatasi bila sudah terlambat terjadi. Adanya skrining perkembangan pada balita menggunakan Kuesioner Pra Skrining Prekembangan (KPSP) menjadi fasilitasi untuk melakukan deteksi secara dini. Skrining KPSP dapat dilakukan oleh tenaga non kesehatan termasuk Kader. Kecamatan Pasar Rebo Jakarta Timur memiliki jumlah kader yang banyak namun masih sedikit yang memiliki pengetahuan tentang skrining KPSP. Adanya pandemic Covid membuat pertemuan secara langsung tidak dapat dilakukan. Pelatihan off the job training dapat menjadi alternatif bagi kader Posyandu Balita. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan kader terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan skrining dengan instrumen KPSP pada kader Posyandu wilayah Pasar ReboDesain penelitian menggunakan Pre experiment one group pre-test-posttest without control. Subjek penelitian ini adalah kader Posyandtu Wilayah Pasar Rebo Jakarta Timur yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Jumlah sampel pada penelitian sebanyak 70 kader. Penelitian menggunakan metode off the job training via zoom meeting. Analsis data menggunakan uji T Paired. Hasil penelitian didapatkan peningkatan pengetahuan rata-rata kader adalah 29,64±13,08. Uji statistic didapatkan  p value=0,000 yang berarti bahwa ada pengaruh pelatihan kader posyandu terhadap peningkatan pengetahuan tentang skrining pertumbuhan dan perkembangan  balita dengan KPSP di Wilayah Pasar Rebo Jakarta. Pelatihan kader dengan metode off the job training dinilai efektif pada masa pandemic Covid 19 untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan kader dalam deteksi perkembangan bayi menggunakan KPSP.
PENGETAHUAN GURU SD TENTANG YOGA ANAK
Authors: Ayuningtyas Ika Fitria , Eniyati Eniyati
Published: May 2024

Latar belakang: Anak SD (6-11 tahun) merupakan fase laten yaitu anak sudah memahami kenikmatan ketika organ intimnya mendapat rangsangan. Yoga memiliki banyak manfaat bagi kesehatan apalagi anak anak. Selain melatih motorik, yoga dapat meningkatkan focus dan konsentrasi anak. Sesi yoga anak dibuat seperti suasana bermain sekaligus dapat memasukkan materi tentang kesehatan reproduksi sesuai umurnya.Tujuan: Mengetahui pengetahuan guru tentang yoga anakMetode: jenis penelitian deskriptif dengan jumlah sampel 39 orang guru SD dilakukan secara random sampling dan dianalisis menggunakan persentase.Hasil: Sebagian besar pengetahuan guru tentang yoga anak dalam kategori baik.Kesimpulan: Meskipun pengetahuan guru tentang yoga anak dalam kategori baik namun disarankan agar dalam masa pandemi ini kegiatan pembelajaran khususnya olah raga dapat diberikan beberapa gerakan yoga agar anak tidak mudah bosan dengan pembelajaran yang dilakukan di dalam kelas maupun secara online.Kata kunci: pengetahuan, guru, yoga anak
PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN DENGAN VIDEO TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN TENTANG SADARI PADA WANITA USIA SUBUR DI WILAYAH PUSKESMAS NGALIYAN SEMARANG
Authors: Prasetyorini Heny , Kustriyani Menik
Published: May 2024

Kanker payudara penyebab kematian utama.  Kanker payudara merupakan penyakit dengan persentase kasus tertinggi di dunia yaitu sebesar 43,3% dan persentase kematian akibat kanker payudara sebesar 12,9%. Kanker payudara dapat dideteksi secara dini. Deteksi dini yang dapat dilakukan dengan pemeriksaan payudara sendiri (SADARI). Pemeriksaan ini cara yang mudah dilakukan oleh wanita. Banyak wanita yang tidak pernah melakukan deteksi dini, atau melakukan pemeriksaan payudara sendiri, alasanya  wanita usia subur (WUS) kurang pengetahuan tentang kanker payudara dan deteksi dini dengan SADARI. Kurangnya pengetahuan WUS menimbulkan anggapan bahwa kegiatan SADARI menyita waktu dan  tidak perlu dilakukan pada orang yang sehat. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh Pendidikan Kesehatan Dengan Video Terhadap Pengetahuan Tentang Pemeriksaan SADARI Pada WUS. Desain penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pre eksperimental dengan rancangan one group pretest-posttest design. Analisa data yag digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis univariat, bivariat dengan uji Wilcoxon serta multivariat.  Kriteria inklusi adalah WUS yang periksa dipuskesmas dan bersedia untuk diteliti. Instrument yang digunakan adalah kuasioner tingkat pengetahuan WUS tentang SADARI sebelum dan setelah pemberian Pendidikan kesehatan. Hasil penelitian ini didaptkan adanya  tingkat pengetahuan baik sebelum diberikan Pendidikan Kesehatan 27,5 dan setelah diberikan menjadi 36,2 untuk pengetahuan cukup sebelum diberikan Pendidikan Kesehatan 8,95 dan setelah diberikan menjadi 6,7 pengetahuan kurang  sebelum diberikan Pendidikan Kesehatan 6,55 dan setelah diberikan menjadi 0,1. Dari uji Wilcoxon didapatkan hasil nilai Z -5,588 dan Asymp. Sig (2-tailed) 0,00 atau sama dengan p-value 0,05. Terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan pada variable status pernikahan, pendidikan dan pekerjaan value 0,05 .
HUBUNGAN ANKLE BRACHIAL INDEX DAN AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN KEJADIAN ULKUS DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Yulisetyaningrum Yulisetyaningrum , Indanah Indanah , Nasihah Nur Aini , Suwarto Tri
Published: May 2024

Latar Belakang : Ulkus merupakan salah satu komplikasi Diabetes mellitus dengan angka kejadian yang semakin meningkat setiap tahun. Kerusakan pembuluh darah pada pasien Diabetes Melitus digambarkan dengan hasil pengukuran Ankle Brachial Index dapat menjadi faktor yang meningkatkan kejadian ulkus. Aktifitas pada pasien diabetes mellitus juga merupakan hal yang penting dalam pencegahan komplikasi pada pasien diabetes mellitus. Tujuan : mengetahui hubungan ankle brachial index dan aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian ulkus diabetes mellitus. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah korelasional  dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 32 responden. Uji analisis yang digunakan adalah dengan Chi Kuadrat. Hasil : dari analisis statistic yang dilakukan didapatkan hubungan antara nilai ankle brachial index (ABI)  dengan kejadian ulkus diabetes mellitus p value 0,000 dan tidak ada hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian ulkus diabetes mellitus  p value 0,462;  Kesimpulan : ada hubungan ankle brachial index (ABI)  dengan kejadian ulkus diabetes mellitus dan tidak ada hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian ulkus diabetes mellitus pada pasien Diabetes Melitus di RSUD Kelet Provinsi Jawa Tengah
PENGARUH TERAPI PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION DENGAN PERUBAHAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS BATEALIT KABUPATEN JEPARA
Authors: Rusnoto Rusnoto , Prasetyawati Nurlaily , Farouk Ahmad
Published: May 2024

Hipertensi merupakan salah satu penyakit tidak menular yang umum dalam kehidupan modern saat ini. Hipertensi juga penyebab utama terjadinya penyakit kardiovaskuler yang menyebabkan tingginya angka kematian di Indonesia. Relaksasi otot progresif merupakan salah satu terapi non farmakologis untuk merilekskan otot sehingga menyebabkan penurunan tekanan darah pada pasien hipertensi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh terapi PMR terhadap perubahan tekanan darah pasien hipertensi di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Batealit Jepara. Metode Penelitian ini menggunakan desain pre experimental one group pretest-postest. Besar sampel adalah 32 responden. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan cara purposive sampling. Uji yang digunakan yaitu Uji T dan uji normalitas menggunakan Shapiro Wilk. p value = 0,000 (α0,05) yang berarti ada pengaruh terapi PMR terhadap tekanan darah pada pasien hipertensi di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Batealit Jepara. Kesimpulan : Ada pengaruh terapi PMR terhadap tekanan darah pada pasien hipertensi di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Batealit Jepara.
EDUCATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTH PROTOCOLS DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Authors: Andriani Rezah , Tirtayanti Sri
Published: May 2024

Menurut WHO, 2020 virus corona atau Covid-19 dapat menyebar dari manusia ke manusia yang lain melalui air liur, lendir atau dahak yang keluar dari hidung orang yang telah terinfeksi.Tujuan : Pengabdian masyarakat ini yaitu untuk meningkatnya pengetahuan anak usia dini mengenai covid 19 dan cara pencegahannya, serta meningkatkan kesadaran orang tua tentang perannya dalam mendampingi anak-anak selama wabah pandemi covid 19 ini berlangsung. Metode : pelaksanaan edukasi mengenai covid 19 kepada anak-anak usia dini disampaikan dalam bentuk gambar, lagu atau nyanyian. Selain itu juga memberikan pemahaman kepada orang tua mengenai bagaimana peran orang tua dalam mendampingi anak-anak menghadapi pandemi covid-19 Hasil: didapatkan hasil pretest pada tanggal 26 februari 2021 Rata-rata nilai pretest anak-anak mengenai pandemi covid 19 dan penerapan protokol kesehatan yaitu 62, setelah dilakukan penyuluhan/ edukasi, rata-rata pengetahuan anak usia dini meningkat menjadi 86,7 Kesimpulan: adanya peningkatan pengetahuan anak usia dini mengenai pandemic covid 19 dan penerapan protocol kesehatan
SINERGITAS PERAN PANDU DIABETES DALAM EDUKASI MANAJEMEN MANDIRI DIABETES MELLITUS TIPE 2 UNTUK PENGENDALIAN KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH DI MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Anggarawati Tuti , Lestari Diana Tri
Published: May 2024

Diabates Mellitus (DM) merupakan salah satu komorbid dengan tingkat kesakitan yang tinggi di Masa Pandemi ini. Dari total pasien terkonfirmasi Covid-19 di Jawa Tengah, pasien dengan riwayat DM merupakan urutan nomor dua tertinggi setelah hipertensi. Titik kunci untuk menurunkan potensi terkonfirmasi dan peningkatan angka kesembuhan diabetesi terkonfirmasi adalah pengendalian glukosa darah. Untuk menghindari keberagaman informasi yang tidak diketahui kebenarannya dan melihat fenomena pola belajar diabetesi, perawat  perlu pendekatan yang kreatif dalam edukasi DM yaitu dengan bersinergi dengan pandu diabetes. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan secara kuantitatif dengan menggunakan rancangan One-group pre-post test design. Peneliti menggunakan teknik total sampling dengan jumlah sampel adalah 70 diabetesi dan instrumen yang digunakan adalah SDSCA ( The Summary of Diabetes Self Care Activities Measure ). Prosedur pengambilan data dengan mengukur kemampuan manajemen mandiri DM kemudian dilakukan edukasi selama 6 bulan dan setelahnya dilakukan pengukuran kembali. Analisa data menggunakan paired t test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan glukosa darah antara sebelum dan sesuadah intervensi dengan p:0,004. Simpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah adanya pengaruh peran pandu diabetes dalam edukasi manajemen mandiri DM tipe 2 untuk pengendalian glukosa darah di masa pandemi. Edukasi dengan melibatkan peran pandu diabetes dapat dilaksanakan pada layanan kesehatan dasar sebagai upaya promotif  pengendalian kadar glukosa darah.
ANALISIS PERILAKU STAKEHOLDER DALAM PELAKSANAAN PENGENDALIAN DEMAM BERDARAH DENGUE (DBD) DI KOTA SEMARANG
Authors: Anggraini Dwi Ratna , Huda Syamsul , Agushybana Farid
Published: May 2024

Abstrak Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD), disebabkan oleh virus Dengue dan ditularkan melalui vektor nyamuk. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perilaku stakeholder dalam pelaksanaan pengendalian Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) di Kota Semarang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan peneliti dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan penelitian kualitatif. Program pengendalian DBD yang dijalankan oleh stakeholder adalah penggunaan celana panjang, Semar Greget (surveilas berbasis sistem tunggal dara, SRSJ,  Sicentik, PJN PSN serentak) Pokjanal DBD , Gasurkes, Sistem tunggal dara, dan Sosialisasi, sebagian besar informan di wilayah kasus tinggi hanya menyebutkan PSN dan Jum’at bersih. Koordinasi di Dinas Kesehatan maupun di wilayah tinggi sudah dijalankan koordinasi secara langung maupun online dan secara terjadwal maupun kondisional. Sebagian besar dari informan sudah memiliki pengalaman sebelum menjalankan program pengendalian DBD. Sarana prasarana yang digunakan untuk pengendalian DBD, form pemantauan jentik, kartu jentik, senter, sirine, sistem pelaporan tunggal dara, larvasida, alat test DBD, layanan rujukan RS. Di wilayah tinggi kasus semua informan belum bisa menyebutkan regulasi yang dipakai untuk pengendalian DBD. Tokoh masyarakat yang ikut mendukung yaitu Kader, RT, RW, PKK, FKK. muspika, tokoh agama dan kader. Petugas Kesehatan yang ikut mendukung yaitu petugas Dinas Kesehatan Kota Semarang, Puskesmas, Gasurkes, dan petugas kesehatan yang tinggal di wilayah. Pihak lain yang ikut mendukung yaitu Rumah Sakit, BMKG, Kecamatan, Kelurahan, Swasta, dan akademisi. Pelaksanaan pengendalian DBD yang dilihat dari perilaku stkeholder sudah berjalan meskipun masih perlu ditingkatkan.