bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Risiko KDRT terhadap Anak sebagai Dampak Ketegangan Sosial Akibat Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Sukmariana Indira , Wirawan Logan Gunadi , Tsabitah Hanna , Arya Freishya Manayra
Published: January 2022

Abstract: Various drastic and sudden changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have an impact on economic and social implications that affect various aspects of life, including life in the family. Increased social tensions arise in line with economic imbalances and self-isolation as a result of the pandemic, so that it has the potential to create ideal conditions involving Domestic Violence (KDRT) against children by parents. This study sought to monitor this potential by using a survey-based study to determine the relationship between parental experience (n=150) with increased social tension and risky behavior patterns towards children. The results obtained will be analyzed contextually with existing research, namely regarding the factors of Domestic Violence (KDRT) against children. The results obtained indicate a relationship between social tension and risky behavior of parents towards their children.

 

Keywords: Pandemic, domestic violence, social tension

Abstract: Berbagai perubahan drastis dan mendadak yang diakibatkan oleh pandemi COVID-19 berdampak pada implikasi ekonomi dan sosial yang mempengaruhi beragam aspek kehidupan, termasuk kehidupan dalam keluarga. Peningkatan ketegangan sosial muncul sejalan dengan adanya ketidakseimbangan ekonomi dan isolasi diri yang merupakan dampak dari pandemi, sehingga berpotensi untuk menciptakan kondisi ideal yang melibatkan Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT) terhadap anak oleh orang tua. Penelitian ini berusaha mengawasi potensi terjadinya hal tersebut dengan menggunakan studi berbasis survei untuk menentukan hubungan antara pengalaman orang tua (n=150) dengan peningkatan ketegangan sosial dan pola perilaku beresiko terhadap anak. Hasil yang didapatkan akan dianalisis secara kontekstual dengan penelitian yang telah ada, yaitu mengenai faktor-faktor Kekerasan Dalam Rumah Tangga (KDRT) terhadap anak. Hasil temuan yang didapatkan menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara ketegangan sosial dan perilaku berisiko orang tua terhadap anak.

 

Kata Kunci: Pandemi, KDRT, ketegangan sosial
La prueba en los juicios de consumo
Authors: Tambussi Carlos Eduardo
Published: January 2022

En el litigio de usuarios y consumidores, la prueba tiene características particulares definidas por el carácter protectorio del derecho de fondo, y de acuerdo a los distintos fenómenos que lo componen, por lo que debe ser considerada de una forma especial que admite una particular implementación de los medios de prueba habituales en los juicios, como también la incorporación de medios probatorios atípicos y criterios propios para valoración de su eficacia por parte de los jueces, que se combinan con presunciones legales, inversiones de cargas probatorias, deberes de colaboración procesal y la consideración de la prueba de indicios.
Contratación electrónica y los delitos informáticos. En protección al consumidor en el Perú
Authors: Riega Virú Yasmina , Huamani Chirinos Hubert Luque , Machuca Vílchez Jorge Antonio
Published: January 2022

El artículo tiene por objeto revisar los antecedentes y retos de la contratación electrónica en el Perú, con especial énfasis en la protección legal de la que disponen los usuarios frente a los delitos informáticos. Para ello, se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica a fin de tener un mejor entendimiento del tema en cuestión. Luego del análisis realizado, se encontró que en el Perú aún no se ha implementado las normas necesarias que aseguren la confianza y seguridad de los usuarios; empero, ya se está dando los pasos necesarios para un mejor desarrollo en estas políticas de seguridad informática; otro de los principales problemas, es el desconocimiento por parte del público sobre estas normas. El presente artículo sirve como pauta de revisión al actual estado de las normativas de la política de seguridad informática del Perú para futuras investigaciones.
El arbitraje ¿divinidad jurídica o jurisdicción incompleta?
Authors: Juárez Fernández Daniel Alberto
Published: January 2022

Existe un riesgo potencial por el cumplimiento de decisiones emitidas fuera del marco de competencia de las Entidades, las cuales consisten en los mandatos de Tribunales Arbitrales, que vulneran la obligación jurídica de motivación. En nuestro marco jurídico desapareció la posibilidad de una segunda instancia arbitral, por lo que en este momento de la historia, el Estado Peruano, como cualquier litigante, se ve imposibilitado de cuestionar el fondo del laudo, no por una cuestión de acuerdo de voluntades, sino por la verticalidad de la Ley; por lo que surgen diversos aspectos de relevancia jurídica, como son los casos del perdedor injusto o conforme a nuestra materia, el daño potencial al Estado cuando se ordena el pago a favor de un privado con cargo a fondos públicos basados en una decisión irrevisable e injusta.
La acción contencioso administrativa en la Constitución Política del Perú de 1993
Authors: Robles Moreano Jaime Eduardo , Muñoz Ccuro Felipa Elvira
Published: January 2022

En este artículo el autor analiza la regulación de la acción contencioso administrativa en la Constitución Política del Perú de 1993, que establece en su artículo 148° lo siguiente: “Las resoluciones administrativas que causan estado son susceptibles de impugnación mediante la acción contencioso-administrativa”; teniendo en consideración las instituciones utilizadas en su contenido como son: “resoluciones administrativas”, “causa estado” e “impugnación”; términos que generan confusión al momento de interponer la demanda ante el Poder Judicial, que debido a la evolución de sus conceptos, deben de ser modificados. Es por ello, que con el presente trabajo se pretende advertir las consecuencias negativas que conlleva la fórmula normativa constitucional utilizada en la Carta Magna de 1993.
El delito de peculado en la jurisprudencia
Authors: Juárez Muñoz Carlos Alberto
Published: January 2022

La ubicación del delito de peculado en el Código Penal, el conglomerado de tipos penales que agrupa el Sistema Administración Pública, la mención del individuo que interviene en su comisión y la relación competencial de este con el objeto de apropiación, son particularidades de un delito especial, por cuya razón, para ser considerado sujeto activo de este delito la norma, de todas las personas que integran la comunidad nacional, identifica a uno en particular con características definidas, roles, servicios, prestaciones y competencias contemplados en el artículo 425 del Código Penal, sin embargo, el delito de peculado no deja de ser uno de infracción de deber, ya que, la relación del sujeto activo y el bien objeto de protección se encuentran debidamente normados. Las particularidades en mención, han servido a la Corte Suprema al votar por una definición amplia del atributo normativo “funcionario público”. Por otra parte, el tipo penal del delito de peculado no fija parámetros cuantitativos mínimos para sancionar la conducta del agente público que, por ejemplo, utiliza cuatro hojas del papel que se le ha asignado a un abogado para desempeñar su función, en un escrito de defensa particular, lo que ha dado lugar a que se inaplique la disposición que sanciona el delito de peculado.
Editorial
Authors: Lex Revista
Published: January 2022

En los cien últimos años la tierra y la sociedad han experimentado cambios cualitativos y cuantitativos, dándoles un nuevo rostro. Correspondiendo a la ciencia y tecnología esta titánica transformación. La ciencia hoy dispone de respuestas, no solo de nuestro origen sino también del futuro. Sin embargo, muchos de los cambios no son compatibles con el bienestar humano y con el saludable medio ambiente.Es entonces imprescindible consolidar una nueva ética que contenga objetivos altruistas como la salud de la tierra, y la salud física y espiritual de los seres humanos. Es decir, sanear la historia en sus tres escenarios: el universo, la tierra y la sociedad.
Avances en la lucha para la erradicación de la corrupción en Perú: un análisis sobre la ética y transparencia en la función pública
Authors: Batallas Lara Cosme
Published: January 2022

La corrupción en Perú es un fenómeno que limita el desarrollo, ahonda las diferencias socioeconómicas entre los peruanos y menoscaba la confianza en las instituciones. Las leyes implementadas para hacerle frente han perdido la batalla y el cáncer de la corrupción ha hecho metástasis en un Estado agobiado y cada vez menos eficiente. La ausencia de medidas de detección temprana, un sistema de justicia ineficiente y la falta de difusión de las responsabilidades civiles y penales que acarrea el cometimiento de actos ilícitos en contra de los recursos del Estado, corroen la integridad pública y son las causas visibles de este mal. Es prioritaria la implementación de mecanismos que fomenten y fortalezcan la integridad pública, a través de impecables normas de conducta, respeto irrestricto a la meritocracia, así como la creación de capacidades y concienciación sobre el valor de la ética y transparencia en la función pública son las vías para rehabilitar la buena gobernanza en el país, lo que contribuirá a hacer frente a los efectos de la corrupción, no solo en el gobierno nacional, sino también en los regionales y locales, la fuerza productiva empresarial y la sociedad en general. La lucha contra la corrupción precisa de la sinergia de fuerzas y un enfoque de integralidad.
Perceived idle wait and associated emotional discomfort: An analysis of retail waiting experience
Authors: P Vinish , Pinto Prakash , Thonse Hawaldar Iqbal
Published: January 2022

Waiting involves both cognition and emotions. It has a bearing on the overall perception of retail service quality. The advancement in retailing has triggered scholarly conversations on the psychological impact of waiting at the retail checkout. Prior studies confirm customers being deeply involved in the passage of time and time estimation during the entire waiting period. This study investigates the customer idle time and its implication on emotional discomfort resulting from crowding stress. The study employed confirmatory sampling wherein specific sample elements are chosen since they are the key respondents to confirm hypotheses being tested. Accordingly, 385 respondents (shoppers) visiting the leading organized retailers located in major localities in Bengaluru were approached. The responses were analyzed using a Chi-squared test and Pearson correlation. The outcome reveals that irrespective of age and gender, customers visiting the offline retail outlets experience emotional discomfort. The young customers aged 18-30 dislike waiting in the queue at the checkout compared to older customers. In contrast, gender did not affect the inclination to wait. The idleness during the checkout waits causes emotional discomfort on most occasions. The findings supplement the growing research in psychology on the actual and perceived consumption of time, focusing on idleness. The study concludes that customers desire to avert an unproductive use of time, thus lowering their emotional discomfort.
A Simple, Rapid, and Reliable Titrimetric Method for the Determination of Glycerol at Low Concentration
Authors: Santos Luana , Rocha Sheisi , Barra Cristina , Tubino Matthieu , Rocha Junior José
Published: January 2022

Glycerol can be determined in several products by various analytical techniques. Titrimetric ones have stood out for their low cost, being recommended as standards. However, reliable, simple, fast, and green methods with low quantification limits are still needed. Titration of glycerol is based on its oxidation by periodate (Malaprade reaction) producing formic acid, formic aldehyde, and iodate. Iodate and periodate are iodometrically titrated, but mutual interference between these ions has produced methods with some drawbacks. Here is proposed to mask periodate with molybdate, to eliminate interference, determining the glycerol content through iodate, employing iodometric titration. Solutions containing from 10 to 1000 μg of glycerol were analyzed (error < 3.4%). The method was successfully applied for the determination of glycerol in biodiesels from different raw materials. Recoveries were from 92.9 ± 0.4 to 111 ± 3%. Semi-micro extraction was done, providing a fast procedure for determining free glycerol in biodiesel (< 10 min).
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescent victims of incest
Authors: Rakhmasari Vriska Putri , Nashori Fuad , Kurniawan Yudi
Published: January 2022

Threats of sexual violence can occur anywhere, including in the family environment. The subject of this study was a fifteen-year-old adolescent girl diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following an act of incest by her stepfather. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in the subject. The study used the single case-single subject A-B-A design. The intervention was trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy administered over 12 sessions. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder were measured using the Child Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptom Scale (CPSS). Changes in the CPSS scores in the intervention and post-intervention processes showed that the post-traumatic stress disorder score changed from the moderate to the mild category. The decrease in the score was also evidenced by the results of the different pre-intervention, intervention, and post-intervention CPSS scores using Mann-Whitney nonparametric analysis. The study has implications for applying trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescent girls who have been victims of incest.
The influence of socioeconomic status on job and life satisfaction among low-income employees in Johor Local Authorities
Authors: Kamalulil Errna Nadhirah Binti , Panatik Siti Aisyah Binti , Sarwar Farhan
Published: January 2022

Numerous studies have found that low socioeconomic status leads to negative well-being in work and non-work domains. However, evidence on this issue from the Malaysian context is scarce. Therefore, this paper aims to investigate the influence of socioeconomic status on life and job satisfaction among low-income employees working in the public sector quantitatively. Self-report questionnaires from 265 respondents were obtained using the convenience sampling technique and analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and SmartPLS 3.0. The findings indicate that socioeconomic status has a positive influence on life and job satisfaction. Therefore, the study contributes insights into the socioeconomic status factors which determine life satisfaction and job satisfaction, specifically to low-income employees working in the Malaysian public sector.
A statistical bias correction technique for global climate model predicted near-surface temperature in India using the generalized regression neural network
Authors: Dutta Diljit , Bhattacharjya Rajib Kumar
Published: January 2022

Global climate models (GCMs) developed by the numerical simulation of physical processes in the atmosphere, ocean, and land are useful tools for climate prediction studies. However, these models involve parameterizations and assumptions for the simulation of complex phenomena, which lead to random and structural errors called biases. So, the GCM outputs need to be bias-corrected with respect to observed data before applying these model outputs for future climate prediction. This study develops a statistical bias correction approach using a four-layer feedforward radial basis neural network – a generalized regression neural network (GRNN) to reduce the biases of the near-surface temperature data in the Indian mainland. The input to the network is the CNRM-CM5 model output gridded data of near-surface temperature for the period 1951–2005, and the target to the model used for bias correcting the input data is the gridded near-surface temperature developed by the Indian Meteorological Department for the same period. Results show that the trained GRNN model can improve the inherent biases of the GCM output with significant accuracy, and a good correlation is seen between the test statistics of observed and bias-corrected data for both the training and testing period. The trained GRNN model developed is then used for bias correction of CNRM-CM5 modelled projected near-surface temperature for 2006–2100 corresponding to the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 emission scenarios. It is observed that the model can adapt well to the nature of unseen future temperature data and correct the biases of future data, assuming quasi-stationarity of future temperature data for both emission scenarios. The model captures the seasonal variation in near-surface temperature over the Indian mainland, having diverse topography appreciably, and this is evident from the bias-corrected output.
Captura de carbono en sistemas agroforestales en el Perú
Authors: Clemente-Arenas Edith R.
Published: January 2022

Los sistemas agroforestales han sido reconocidos mundialmente desde hace unas décadas atrás por sus beneficios económicos y de conservación de suelo, agua y biodiversidad. En el Perú esta técnica se está extendiendo principalmente en la Amazonía, con el uso del componente forestal que brinda sombra a los principales cultivos de exportación como café y cacao, entre otros frutales. Sin embargo, los sistemas agroforestales representan muchos beneficios económicos y ecológicos, como la conservación de las propiedades del suelo, conservación de la biodiversidad, agua y aire. La importancia de los sistemas agroforestales en la captura de carbono se resume en dos conceptos: el primero es que los árboles se convierten en sumideros de carbono a largo plazo al capturar carbono mediante la fotosíntesis y el segundo es que reducen la necesidad de deforestar nuevos bosques para una agricultura migratoria deficiente. El propósito de esta revisión es analizar el potencial de la captura de carbono en los sistemas agroforestales en el Perú para lograr una agricultura sostenible económica y ecológicamente con esta técnica agroforestal. La información obtenida refleja mediciones en centros de experimentación y parcelas de agricultores en regiones de la amazonia peruana como: Huánuco, San Martin, Ucayali, Loreto, Pasco, Amazonas, Madre de Dios y Puno. Estos estudios mayormente presentan resultados de evaluaciones de stock de carbono, mas no de captura de carbono como lo indica el título, la captura de carbono debe ser evaluado durante un periodo de tiempo para obtener la cantidad de carbono capturado de la atmosfera en una unidad de espacio y por una unidad de tiempo (Mg/ha/año). Resaltan los sistemas agroforestales de Huánuco y Loreto, el primero con un stock de carbono de 344,24 Mg/ha en un sistema agroforestal de cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) y otras especies forestales de más de 16 años y el segundo con 288,98 Mg/ha en un sistema agroforestal de castaña (Bertholletia excelsa Bonpl.), umari (Poraqueiba sericea Tul.), tornillo (Cedrelinga cateni[1]formis (Ducke) Ducke) y pashaco (Senna multijuga (Rich.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby) sin edad conoci[1]da. Además, existe una falta de estandarización de metodologías en la estimación de carbono sobre y debajo del suelo, para poder realizar comparaciones y estudios a una mayor escala. Concluimos que los sistemas agroforestales representan la mejor opción en el secuestro de carbono después de los bosques naturales y presentan una tecnología económica y ecológicamente sostenible, la cual se busca en la actualidad para evitar los efectos de la deforestación y el calentamiento global. Proponemos a estos sistemas como solución frente al avance de tierras degradadas por la agricultura tradicional de corte y quema, procurando mayor investigación de todos sus aspectos y componentes, para dilucidar los procesos elementales que impulsan o limitan el uso de los sistemas agroforestales.
Design, Molecular Docking, Synthesis, Characterization and Biological
Activities of Novel Thiazole Derivatives
Authors: Yamsani Neeharika , Sundararajan Raja
Published: January 2022

Aim:

The study aims to design and synthesize novel thiazole derivatives as potent antitubercular
agents with minimal side effects.

Background:

The emergence and rapid spread of multi-drug resistant infectious microbial flora embracing
a variety of bacterial as well as mycobacterium strains are causing a threat to public health worldwide.

Objective:

Owing to the importance, we designed compounds with thiazole functionality coupled with
Schiff base and thiosemicarbazide, predicted the molecular properties and antitubercular potency of designed
compounds by the in-silico method, and synthesized fifteen novel thiazole analogs, characterized
and tested in vivo antitubercular, antibacterial and antioxidant potencies.

Methods:

Molinspiration online tool was used to predict the molecular properties and molecular docking
was used to predict the antitubercular potency. FT-IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, Mass spectroscopy and bases
of elemental analysis are employed to confirm the structure of compounds. 10-Fold serial dilution method,
agar streak dilution test and DPPH radical scavenging methods are used to estimate antitubercular,
antibacterial and antioxidant potency of title analogs, respectively.

Results:

Multi-step synthesis was used to synthesize a variety of novel thiazole derivatives coupled with
Schiff base and thiosemicarbazide. Synthesized title compounds displayed a varying degree of antitubercular,
antibacterial and antioxidant activities (mild to good). The title compounds possessing deactivating
group exhibited superior activities than activating group, while unsubstituted analogs displayed intermediate
activities. In addition, para-substituted analogs showed slightly higher activity than the corresponding
meta substituted analogs.

Conclusion:

Among fifteen tested title compounds, the potent compound of this series was found to be 1-
(4-nitrobenzylidene)-4-(4-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiazol-2-yl)thiosemicarbazide (BTS14), which might be
extended as a novel class of antitubercular and antibacterial agents.
Monoclonal Antibodies and their Target Specificity Against
SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Perspectives and Challenges
Authors: Bakkari Mohammed A. , Moni Sivakumar Sivagurunathan , Sultan Muhammad Hadi , Madkhali Osama A.
Published: January 2022

The world continues to be in the midst of a distressing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel virus with multiple antigenic systems. The virus enters via nasopharynx, oral and infects cells by the expression of the spike protein, and enters the lungs using the angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 receptor. The spectrum of specific immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 virus infection is increasingly challenging as frequent mutations have been reported and their antigen specificity varies accordingly. The development of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) will have a more significant advantage in suppressing SARS-CoV-2 virus infectivity. Recently, mAbs have been developed to target specific neutralizing antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 infection. The use of the therapeutic index of mAbs that can elicit neutralization by binding to the viral spike protein and suppress the cytokine network is a classic therapeutic approach for a potential cure. The development of mAbs against B-cell function as well as inhibition of the cytokine network has also been a focus in recent research. Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of mAbs as antibody cocktail preparations against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Target specific therapeutic accomplishment with mAbs, a milestone in the modern therapeutic age, can be used to achieve a specific therapeutic strategy to suppress SARS-CoV-2 virus infection. This review focuses on the molecular aspects of the cytokine network and antibody formation to better understand the development of mAbs against SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Is the Mandibular Condyle Involved in Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw? Audit of a Single Tertiary Referral Center and Literature Review
Authors: Lo Giudice Giorgio , Troiano Antonio , Lo Faro Carmelo , Santagata Mario , Montella Marco , D’Amato Salvatore , Tartaro Giampaolo , Colella Giuseppe
Published: January 2022

Background:

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) may manifest as exposed mandible bone. Recent reviews of the incidence of MRONJ report primarily as exposed cortical bone of the mandibular body, ramus, and symphysis with no reports of condylar involvement.

Objective:

The aim of this study is to analyze the topographical incidence of MRONJ, comorbidities, demographics data, and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with MRONJ between 2014 and 2019 in the Maxillo-Facial Surgery Department University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, and compare these results with published reports.

Methods:

Data on 179 patients were collected for the study, including gender, age, underlying malignancy, medical history, and specific lesion location-identifying premaxilla and posterior sectors area involvement for the maxilla and symphysis, body, ramus, and condyle area for the mandible. A literature review was performed in order to compare our results with similar or higher sample sizes and find if any condylar involvement was ever reported. The research was carried out on PubMed database identifying articles from January 2003 to November 2020, where MRONJ site distribution was discussed, and data were examined to scan for condylar localization reports.

Results:

30 patients had maxillary MRONJ, 136 patients had mandibular MRONJ, and 13 patients had lesions located in both maxilla and mandible. None of the patients reported condylar involvement, neither as a single site nor as an additional localization. Literature review results were coherent to our findings showing no mention of condylar MRONJ.

Conclusion:

Results do not show reports of condylar involvement in MRONJ. Although the pathophysiology of the disease has not been fully elucidated, two possible explanations were developed: the first one based on the condyle embryogenetic origin; the second one based on the bisphosphonate and anti-resorptive medications effects on the different vascular patterns of the mandible areas.
Prevalence and Recovery of Microorganisms from Containers used for the Collection of Forensic Biological Samples
Authors: Dass Gitanjali , Sharma Vrishty , Malla Muneer Ahmad , Lukose Sally , Kori Rajesh Kumar
Published: January 2022

Background:

Microbes play a significant role in the degradation of biological evidence collected for forensic analysis. The present study is aimed to isolate and identify the microbes present inside the empty container used for the biological evidence collection.

Methods:

Bacterial isolation from the selected containers was done by cotton swab over the inner surface of the containers. Streaking was done on the surface of the three different culture plates as a Blood agar plate, Nutrient plate and MacConkey plate. The plates were placed in an incubator shaker at 37ºC for 48 hours. The colonies grown on the surface of the media were counted on and used for further study. Various biochemical assays were performed to characterize isolated bacteria.

Results:

Staining results suggested that the presence of Gram-positive stain (Staphylococcus, Bacillus, Corynebacterium, Clostridium) and Gram negative stain (E. coli, Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Shigella, Stenotrophomonas, Bdellovibrio, Acetic acid bacteria). The Catalase and Coagulase test suggested the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermis and S. sapropyticus. Moreover, the indole test suggested the presence of Citrobacter koseri, Kebsiella oxytoca, Proteus vulgaris etc. Some of the bacteria were urea metabolizing, including Proteus spp, Helicobacter pylori, Cryptococcus spp, Corynebacterium spp.

Conclusion:

This study recommends that there should be proper maintenance of the chain of custody from the collection to analysis so that evidence properly prevents degradation or contamination in the biological evidence. Extra care is needed for the collection and packing of biological evidence from the crime scene. Moreover, the collection containers, if left wide open, lead to contamination and degradation of biological evidence.
Self-Leadership Practices of Nurse Educators at South African Nursing Education Institutions
Authors: Matahela Vhothusa Edward , Van Rensburg Gisela Hildegard
Published: January 2022

Background:

Self-leadership has emerged as a leadership style that could be used to achieve successful performance for individuals and organisations, including higher education institutions. It is, however, not known how nurse educators perceive their self-leadership practices.

Objective:

To describe the self-leadership practices of nurse educators at nursing education institutions.

Methods:

This article reports the quantitative phase of a broader exploratory, descriptive, sequential mixed-method design study conducted with conveniently selected nurse educators (n=265) in two provinces in South Africa. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.

Results:

Constructs found to be valid for self-leadership practices were autonomy-supportive environment, continuing professional development, role modelling, and shared leadership. Respondents perceived themselves to be engaged in self-leadership practices. The Cronbach alpha coefficient indicated the internal consistency of the constructs.

Conclusion:

Educational institutions should create environments that support autonomy and role modelling to facilitate the engagement of nurse educators in self-leadership practices.
The Effect of Institutional Support on the Cultural Intelligence of Nursing Students
Authors: Phanphairoj Kanjanee
Published: January 2022

Background:

Cultural intelligence is important for studying, working, and living in multicultural societies. Previous studies have indicated that training and learning support are important for improving students’ cultural intelligence. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of institutional support on cultural intelligence.

Methods:

933 nursing students in three countries, among Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, answered a rating scale questionnaire. A structural equation model was used to examine the effect of institutional support on cultural intelligence.

Results:

Institutional support had a statistically significant effect on cultural intelligence, with an effect size of 0.57.

Conclusion:

For promoting cultural intelligence divided into three aspects, the first concerns the implementation of multicultural experiences in curricula; the second involves extra-curricular activities for being applied in multicultural situations; and the last regards encouraging teachers to realize the importance of culture and integrating cultural content in their teaching and in the students’ learning.
BIM Structural Project Applied in A Case Study: Interoperability Analyses, Reinforcement Detailing Drawings and Quantity Take-off
Authors: Sampaio Alcinia Z. , Gomes Augusto M.
Published: January 2022

Background:

The Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology has been acquiring, worldwide, a growing acceptance in all sectors of the Construction industry, and the study intends to contribute to its implementation within the structural design. The fundamental concept of BIM is based on the generation of a centralized virtual model with all information concerning different specialties. This is supported in efficient interoperability, but within the structural design, this aspect is difficult to achieve completely, as currently, the interoperability of this system is still inefficient.

Introduction:

This study intends to analyze the degree of interoperability verified in the development of all the processes (modelling, transposition, structural analyses and reinforcement detailing) involved in a structural design using BIM tools.

Methods:

A structural project concerning a study case was performed in order to identify benefits and limitations, based on the consistency analysis of the transposed data between systems, Revit and Robot, in all steps required in a BIM process. This text describes the stages of modelling, checking the suitability of the analytical model, its transference to the analysis tool in order to proceed with the structural calculations and detailing drawings and, finally, the transfer of drawings to the main BIM model.

Results:

The limitations verified in the last stage were partially surpassed with complementary work enabling the automatic transfer of drawings and quantities of materials. In addition, the study explores new capacities of BIM, namely, the extraction of information allowing the presentation of specific drawings and maps of the geometry of the reinforcement rods.

Conclusion:

This study identifies a working strategy that leads to an appropriate use of BIM software contributing to the optimization of labor in a structural office.
Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Nanoliposomes Containing Snake Venom ofPseudocerastes persicus
Authors: Emami Tara , Nazari Ali , Jaafari Mahmoudreza , Madani Rasool , Golchinfar Fariba , Dounighi Nasser Mouhammadpour , Samianifard Maedeh
Published: January 2022

Background:

The development of antivenom or antidote requires the repetition of immunization of large animals, such as horses and goats, which ultimately releases the IgG immunoglobulin produced in the serum specimen. As snake venom involves a variety of proteins and enzymes getting administered into the animal, this process can inflict significant harm to the animal; therefore, choosing carriers that can deliver the least amount of venom could be a safer option for animal immunization.

Objective:

In this research, nanoliposomes were used to encapsulate venom as a protected cargo for immunization. We used two distinct liposomal formulations to entrap the venom: 1,2-distearoyl- sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1′-rac-glycerol) associated with cholesterol in one formulation and dimethyldioctadecylamonium (Bromide salt) paired with cholesterol in the other.

Method:

Liposomal formulations were prepared by a solvent evaporation method, and the venom was encapsulated in liposomes and evaluated for size and zeta potential. Meanwhile, encapsulation efficiency, venom release percentage, and phospholipase activity have all been analyzed.

Results:

The findings revealed that dimethyldioctadecylamonium (Bromide salt) combined with cholesterol had the highest encapsulation efficiency. In this formulation, the venom release rate had a steady-state profile. The lack of phospholipase activity in this formulation may be due to a bromide group in the liposomal structure that could be useful for immunization.

Conclusion:

Liposomal formulations, which do not have the active site of the snake venom enzymes, could be used for venom encapsulation.
Organoids as Ex Vivo Culture System to Investigate Infection-host Interaction in Gastric Pre-carcinogenesis
Authors: Di Giorgio Cristina , Roselli Rosalinda , Biagioli Michele , Marchianò Silvia , Distrutti Eleonora , Bordoni Martina , Donini Annibale , Fiorucci Stefano
Published: January 2022

Advancements in stem cell research have enabled the establishment of three-dimensional (3D) primary cell cultures, known as organoids. These culture systems follow the organization of an in vivo organ, as they enclose the different epithelial cell lines of which it is normally composed. Generation of these 3D cultures has bridged the gap between in vitro models, made up by two-dimensional (2D) cancer cell lines cultures, and in vivo animal models, that have major differences with human diseases. Organoids are increasingly used as a model to study colonization of gastric mucosa by infectious agents and to better understand host-microbe interactions and the molecular events that lead to infection, pathogen-epithelial cells interactions and mechanisms of gastric mucosal injury. In this review we will focus on the role of organoids as a tool to investigate molecular interactions of Helicobacter (H.) pylori and Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) and gastric mucosa and how these infections, that affect ≈ 45% of the world population, might progress to gastric cancer, a highly prevalent cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death.
relevance of national education goals to the guidance of the Al-Quran and Al-Hadith
Authors: Basir Abd. , Suri Sufian , Nirwana AN Andri , Sholihin Rahmat , Hayati Hayati
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study is to gain an in-depth understanding of the issue of the relevance of national education goals to instructions from the Qur'an and hadith as Islamic religious guidelines. To obtain data on the whitening of the research problem and this hypothesis, we conducted a literature search on many international and national communications. The most applied sources we found were scientific journals, educational books, magazines, and literature websites. So that the data can be used, we have first involved an in-depth data evaluation and coding system, finally concluding relevant to answering the study questions with high validity. The search for data was carried out electronically, published between 2010 and 2021, by searching for keywords such as the purpose of education, Islamic instructions, and al-hadith. We review this study qualitatively under a phenomenological approach to seek the broadest possible data to understand seeking answers. Based on the findings and discussion data, there is a profound relevance between the purpose of providing national education and the objectives of religious education mentioned in Qur'an and Al-Hadith, which together prepare the generation of education to become a generation that is devoted to knowledge and skills that can solve life's problems correctly.
A secularidade organizacional pública e o campo religioso português reorientações e poderes entre Estado e religião (2001-2012)
Authors: Bernardo Luís Pais
Published: January 2022

Between 2001 and 2009, the Portuguese religious field faced a sequenced reconfiguration which put its power structure in perspective. Two decades after the institutionalization of the Committee on Religious Freedom, the redefinition of the relationship between the secular and the religious summoned a debate on the relationship between the State, religious traditions and organizational secularities. In this article, the case of healthcare, namely the governance of religion in hospitals, interrogates the religious field from the standpoint of a public-biomedical secularity regime
NORMAL PLANTAR FASCIA THICKNESS IN ADULT
Authors: Mangara Tua Siahaan Yusak , Yani Gunawan Pricilla , Foraldy Haryanto Jeffry , Sungono Veli
Published: January 2022

Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common problem caused by thickening of the plantar fascia. The normal plantar fascia thickness ranged between 2-3 mm and it was generally accepted that value more than 4mm was considered pathologic. Objective: to identify normal plantar fascia thickness in adults using ultrasonography. Methods: This is a cross sectional study measuring the thickness of plantar fascia in 145 subjects with no history of heel pain. Plantar fascia thickness was measured in both feet using an ultrasound. Age, height and weight were recorded and analysed. Results: As much as 145 subjects were included in this study. Male to female ratio was 0.7. Mean age was 44 and body mass index (BMI) was mostly within normal range. Plantar fascia thickness in male was 2.71 ± 0.48 mm in right foot, and 2.74 ± 0.47 mm in left foot. Fascia thickness in female was 2.55 ± 0.50 mm in right foot, and 2.57 ± 0.45 mm in left foot. There was a significant plantar fascia thickness difference between male and female (p = 0.035 in right foot, and p=0.04 in left foot). Age, weight and BMI had a significant correlation towards plantar fascia thickness. In multivariate analysis, age and BMI revealed to have a linear correlation to plantar fascia thickness Conclusion: Age and BMI were found to be the best predictive factor of plantar fascia thickness.
COMPARISON OF COGNITIVE FUNCTION BETWEEN FIRST ISCHEMIC STROKE AND RECURRENT ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS
Authors: Intan Rizkia Fildza , Calista Chandra , Gunadharma Suryani , Nugraha Hermawan Asep , Amalia Lisda , Anam Ong Paulus
Published: January 2022

Background: Cognitive impairment is a common condition that may affect up to 50% of stroke patients. Post stroke cognitive impairment is associated with reduced quality of life, which may increase the number of dependency. Recurrent stroke may happen in approximately 25% patients and they have higher rates of cognitive impairment. Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the comparison of cognitive function between first ischemic stroke and recurrent ischemic stroke patients in Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung. Methods: This study is a retrospective, cross-sectional study using the data recruited between the year 2012 - 2016 at the Department of Neurology at the Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung. The data collected in this study were demographic data, including age, level of education, and residence, and the clinical data as well. Cognitive function was assessed using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The comparison between the cognitive function between both groups were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: There were 428 subjects eligible for this study, with 207 subjects categorized as first ischemic stroke group and 221 subjects categorized as recurrent ischemic stroke group. There was a statistically significant difference in MMSE scores between the first ischemic stroke patients (24.90 ± 4.64) and recurrent ischemic stroke patients (22.85 ± 4.64 ) with a p value of 0.002. Conclusion: Recurrent ischemic stroke patients had lower MMSE scores than the first ischemic stroke patients. Clinicians should be more aware in detecting early cognitive impairment in stroke patients and in preventing the incidence of recurrent stroke.
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery in Big Data for Decision Making in Higher Education
Authors: Said Hanna Mohammad
Published: January 2022

Artificial intelligence and data mining plays a fundamental role in improving the intelligence of education through special standards for improving teaching quality, better learning experience, predictive teaching, assessment method, effective decision-making, and improved data analysis. BD (Big Data) are also used to assess, detect, and anticipate decision-making, failure risk, and consequences to improve decision-making and maintain high-quality standards. According to the findings of this study, certain universities and governments have adopted BD to help students transition from traditional to smart digital education. Many obstacles remain in the way of complete adoption, including security, privacy, ethics, a scarcity of qualified specialists, data processing, storage, and interoperability. Learning today is getting smarter, thanks to the rapid development of the use of data and knowledge for big data analysis. Besides delivering real-world knowledge discovery applications, specialized data mining methodologies, and obstacles have real-world applications. Therefore, this article aims to explain the current concept of an intelligent learning environment in higher education. It explores the main criteria, and presents evaluation methods through the use of the proposed model.
Validity of critical thinking skills instrument on prospective Mathematics teachers
Authors: Faradillah Ayu , Adlina Sabila
Published: January 2022

This study aims to describe the process of validity of critical thinking skills on prospective mathematics teachers. This research used a quantitative approach with a survey method. Data were collected from 245 prospective mathematics teachers from 19 Mathematics education study programs at 19 higher education institutions in Indonesia. The data were collected using a questionnaire given via Google Form and analyzed by the Rasch Model analysis using Winstep software and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using JASP. The results show that the instrument of critical thinking skills with indicators such as open-mindedness, inquisitiveness, systematicity, truth-seeking, analyticity, and self-confidence is valid and reliable, although it has to consider eliminating items and person misfit.
The evaluation of facilities and infrastructure standards achievement of vocational high school in the Special Region of Yogyakarta
Authors: Sugiyono Sugiyono
Published: January 2022

The objectives of the study are to determine (1) the achievement of standard facilities and infrastructure for vocational high school in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, (2) the supporting factors for achieving the standard of facilities and infrastructure, and (3) the inhibiting factors for achieving the standard of facilities and infrastructure. This study employed an evaluation research method with a survey approach. The research sample was six vocational high schools in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, which was chosen through purposive sampling, taking into Cluster 1, Cluster 2, and Cluster 3. Data collection techniques used were Focused Group Discussion techniques, questionnaires, documents, observations, and interviews. The validity of the questionnaire instrument used expert validation. Analysis of quantitative data was conducted through descriptive analysis techniques and qualitative data with interactive analysis models. The results of the study show that (1) the standard of facilities shows that the average school data has met facilities and infrastructure standards, (2) the supporting factors for achieving the standard of facilities and infrastructure are (a) the principal's policy in developing facilities and infrastructure, (b) government support through programs to develop and achieve national education standards, (c) community support through school committees, (d) education board support, and (3) the inhibiting factors for achieving facilities and infrastructure standard are: (a) the lack of teacher media innovation developed in vocational high school; (b) the lack of maximization and maintenance of infrastructure in vocational high school; (c) the lack of support in classrooms and workshops, especially in the connectivity aspect.