bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of subclinical cardiac damage in chronic plaque psoriasis patients: a case control study
Authors: Ozden Hatice Kaya , Polat Mualla , Ozturk Serkan , Bugdayci Güler
Published: May 2022

Introduction:  Epidemiological studies have suggested that patients with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Chronic inflammation may play a role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in psoriasis patients. Recent studies have evaluated the expression of plasma endocan and homocysteine levels. Endocan is a marker of vascular endothelial damage, and homocysteine plays a role in the development of atherosclerosis. Plasma endocan and homocysteine levels, as well as echocardiographic parameters, were evaluated in patients with psoriasis to assess cardiovascular disease risk.

Material and methods:  This was a prospective cohort analysis of 40 patients who were diagnosed with psoriasis and 40 healthy controls matched to the patient group according to demographic and biochemical parameters.

Results:  Serum endocan and homocysteine concentrations were significantly higher in the psoriasis group than the control group (p < 0.001). Serum endocan concentrations correlated positively with disease duration (p < 0.001; r = 0.725). The Tei index (myocardial performance) was elevated in psoriasis patients (p < 0.001). Additionally, the E/A (mitral valve early diastolic peak flow velocity/mitral valve late diastolic peak flow velocity) and E/Em (early diastolic myocardial velocity) ratios were reduced in psoriasis patients (p < 0.001). Parameters indicative of left ventricular asynchrony were elevated significantly in the psoriasis group versus the control group (p < 0.001).

Conclusions: We observed a substantial increase in serum endocan and homocysteine concentrations, and significant differences in key parameters of cardiac function, in psoriasis patients relative to controls. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that subclinical cardiac damage is increased in patients with psoriasis and that psoriasis itself may be a cardiovascular risk factor.
Evaluation of serum endocan levels in relation to epicardial fat tissue thickness in metabolic syndrome patients
Authors: Boyuk Banu , Irem Cetin Seher , Erman Hande , Sevinc Samet , Bulut Umit , Guzel Savas
Published: May 2022

Introduction

Metabolic syndrome has been recognized as a predictor of cardiovascular diseases. Epicardial fat tissue (EFT) thickness has recently been shown to be a predictor of cardiovascular diseases in metabolic syndrome patients. Endocan is a novel molecule which is considered to be an early marker of endothelial dysfunction. Our aim was to evaluate endocan serum levels for the first time in metabolic syndrome patients, in relation to EFT thickness.

Material and methods

The study included 44 patients with metabolic syndrome who had neither chronic kidney disease nor chronic inflammation and 26 healthy controls. Fasting blood samples were obtained from the groups. The serum levels of endocan were measured with a Sunred ELISA kit. EFT thickness of patients was measured by echocardiography.

Results

The serum endocan levels were significantly lower in the metabolic syndrome patients compared to the healthy controls (120.71 ±90.17 pg/ml vs. 414.59 ±277.57, p < 0.001). Metabolic syndrome patients demonstrated significantly higher EFT (p = 0.042). EFT thickness had a positive correlation with age (r = 0.397, p = 0.008) and weight (r = 0.010). However, there was no correlation with serum endocan (r = –0.021, p = 0.893) or other parameters. Regression analysis revealed that waist circumference is the parameter among metabolic syndrome criteria having the strongest relationship with serum endocan levels ( = –0.499, p = 0.21).

Conclusions

EFT thickness was high in metabolic syndrome patients and can be a useful marker for cardiovascular risk assessment. However, serum endocan levels were found to be low and there was no correlation with EFT thickness. Large sample sized prospective studies are needed to clarify the relation of endocan levels with the other clinical indicators of cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome.
Comparison of bilateral cerebral and somatic tissue oxygenation with near-infrared spectroscopy in cyanotic and acyanotic pediatric patients receiving cardiac surgery
Authors: Candan Tulay , Candan Muhammet , Yildiz Cenk Eray , Gumustas Mehmet , Erenturk Selim , Kenan Yalcinbas Yusuf
Published: May 2022

Introduction

Compromise of tissue oxygenation during surgery is associated with increased mortality and morbidity in the postoperative period in patients with congenital cardiac disorders. It may be monitored with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). We aimed to evaluate the tissue oxygenation and factors which may affect it by bilateral cerebral and somatic NIRS levels during cardiopulmonary bypass and to compare the NIRS values of cyanotic and acyanotic patient groups.

Material and methods

Two groups of patients with cyanotic and acyanotic congenital heart diseases were included in the study. Each group consisted of 15 patients between 0 and 5 years of age. All data were collected following anesthesia induction (T1), the 10th (T2) and 30th min (T3) of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), every 30 min during CPB (T4, T5, T6) and 1 h after (TS). Bilateral and somatic NIRS, blood gases, mean arterial pressure, and temperatures were recorded.

Results

Left and right somatic NIRS values in groups at all measurements did not differ significantly. Left and right cerebral NIRS values at T2 and T3 in cyanotic patients were significantly higher than in acyanotic patients. Mean arterial pressure and lactate levels at T1 and T3 measurements were responsible for left cerebral NIRS changes and mean arterial pressure on right cerebral NIRS values.

Conclusions

Monitorization of tissue perfusion has critical importance during CPB of patients with congenital heart defects. Oxygenation may easily and reliably be measured with NIRS. Cerebral and somatic NIRS are more pronounced in cyanotic patients and cerebral NIRS is strongly associated with mean arterial pressure and circulating lactate levels.
Risk factors for Turkish Cypriot patients with coronary artery disease
Authors: Conkbayir Cenk , Melis Oztas Didem , Ugurlucan Murat
Published: May 2022

Introduction

Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. In this study, we evaluated the risk factors for Turkish Cypriot ischemic heart disease patients.

Material and methods

In this study we examined 7017 patients, retrospectively. 5.9% of the patients had myocardial infarction coronary artery disease (MICAD) and 94.1% of the patients were control patients. The mean age of the study population was 52, and 39.2% were female. The risk factors considered were: age, sex, hypertension (HT), diabetes mellitus (DM), family history of coronary artery disease, smoking, high total cholesterol levels and obesity.

Results

Consistently with the presumed risk factors, there was a significant difference between MICAD and control groups in our study for smoking, HT, DM and obesity. However, our study revealed no significant difference for high total cholesterol levels in contrast to the current literature. Assessing the risk factors among male and female patient groups separately, both men and women have the highest risk prevalence for hypertension. Smoking is the second most common risk factor among males, whereas it is the family history of coronary heart disease in the female group. HT, DM and obesity were found to be significant risk factors for both males and females in our study group, while family history was revealed to be significant only in women.

Conclusions

Modifiable risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and obesity may be controlled by lifestyle changes and medical therapies, and should be approached with caution for preventing cardiac events. Non-modifiable risk factors such as age, gender, family history and ethnicity should be taken into account for disease prediction.
Research progress of typical flavonoids in improving insulin resistance
Authors: Guo Shengnan , Zhang Li , Wu Shentao , Liu Hongyi
Published: May 2022

Flavonoids are a large class of compounds that are widely found in many plants, including plants used in Chinese herbal medicines. Previous studies have revealed that flavonoids possess biomedical activities, including antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. They also have the functions of lowering lipids, lowering blood sugar, and improving insulin resistance. This article selects four typical compounds of flavonoids, namely baicalin, baicalein, quercetin, and rutin, and reviews their effects and mechanisms of action in improving insulin resistance. With a view for future clinical research on flavonoids as antidiabetic drugs, we therefore provide the theoretical basis for the development and application of flavonoids.
Association between Multiplate-measured aspirin resistance and vitamin D deficiency in stable coronary artery disease
Authors: Surmen Semih , Karaca Ozer Pelin , Emet Samim , Ayduk Govdeli Elif , Elitok Ali
Published: May 2022

Introduction

Insufficient inhibition of platelets in patients with atherosclerosis despite antiplatelet therapy leads to important clinical consequences. The present study evaluated the role of vitamin D (VD) deficiency in aspirin resistance (AR) in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) treated with aspirin.

Material and methods

This study included 70 patients with stable CAD who had been using 100 mg aspirin for at least seven days. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25-(OH)D] concentration was measured and patients with 25-(OH)D level < 20 ng/dl were defined as the VD deficient group. A Multiplate Platelet Function Analyzer (Multiplate) device was used to evaluate AR. Patients were defined as aspirin-sensitive (AS) when their AUC was ≤ 30 U, and aspirin resistant (AR) when their AUC was > 30 U.

Results

AUC was > 30 U in 15 (21%) patients and these patients were considered AR. The mean 25-(OH)D level was 18.7 ±12.2 ng/ml in all patients. Forty-five (64%) patients were VD deficient. The rate of AR was higher in the VD deficient group than the sufficient group (29% vs. 8%, p = 0.041). The mean AUC was higher in the VD deficient group than the sufficient group (30.2 ±29.1 vs. 15.3 ±13.1 U; p = 0.018). In ROC analysis 25-(OH)D level < 19.25 ng/dl predicted AR with 86.7% sensitivity, 61.8% specificity (AUC = 0.696, 95% CI: 0.551–0.840, p = 0.021).

Conclusions

In the current study, an association was found between VD deficiency and AR in patients with stable CAD. VD supplementation may reduce platelet aggregation and overcome AR.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Motorik Halus Anak Dengan Menggunakan Media Loose Parts Pada Anak Kelompok B TK Tunas Inti Dusun Tebo Jaya Kecamatan Limbur Lubuk Mengkuang Kabupaten Bungo
Authors: Andriyani Andriyani , Indhra Feerlie Moonthana
Published: May 2022

Latar penelitian ini bermula dari kegelisahan peneliti terhadap kurangnya kemampuan motorik halus siswa, serta kurangnya kemampuan siswa dalam menuangkan ide dan kreativitas mereka tanpa bantuan guru. Hal ini terlihat dari saat proses pembelajaran, seperti anak belum bisa menggerakan jari secara maksimal ketika membuat lingkaran, meniru garis, menyusun balok, melipat ataupun menggunting. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penerapan media loose parts pada anak kelompok B TK Tunas Inti, Tebo Jaya. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) menggunakan jenis penelitian yang dikembangkan oleh Kemmis and Taggart. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian tindakan ini menunjukan bahwa ada peningkatan kemampuan motorik halus siswa setelah menggunakan media loose parts. Hal ini berdasarkan presentase yang didapat oleh peneliti dari hasil observasi di lapangan. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 siklus, dari dua siklus tersebut terjadi peningkatan sebagai berikut, peningkatakan kemampuan anak dalam motorik halus pada masing-masing siklus. Pada pra siklus capaian diperoleh Pra siklus persentase 33,3 %, pada siklus I dengan persentase 75% dan capaian pada Siklus II sebesar 91%.
Mengoptimalkan Perkembangan Spiritual Melalui Metode Bermain Peran Kelompok A di PAUD Barokah Kecamatan Bathin III ULU Kabupaten Bungo
Authors: Apriyani Nita , Istikomah Istikomah
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini dilakukan di PAUD Barokah Kampung Tagan yang berlokasi di Kampung Tagan Dusun Senamat Ulu Kecamatan Bathin III Ulu, Kabupaten Bungo, Provinsi Jambi. Penelitian ini akan melihat seberapa besar bermain peran dapat mengoptimalkan setiap aspek yang ada dalam kecerdasan spiritual untuk anak usia 4-5 tahun di PAUD Barokah. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada semester II tahun ajaran 2019/2020. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus dan diawali dengan kegiatan pra penelitian. Hasil rata-rata praintervensi sebesar 26.66 %, pada siklus 1 hasil rata-rata 66.66% dan siklus 2 mencapai rata-rata 80.00%. Dari data tersebut terlihat adanya peningkatan yang signifikan di setiap siklus.
The effect of spinal manipulation as compared to passive oscillatory mobilization in thoracic spine range of motion and pain, in patients with chronic mechanical thoracic spine dysfunction
Authors:   , Dimopoulos Alex Illya
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of spinal manipulation as compared to passive oscillatory mobilization, on thoracic spine range of motion, pain threshold and subjective pain experience, in patients with chronic mechanical thoracic spine dysfunction.
The relative effectiveness of manipulation versus a combination of manipulation and oral Traumeel S in the treatment of mechanical neck pain
Authors:   , Harpham Graeme John
Published: May 2022

According to the recent literature the application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) is the mainstay and first line of conventional treatment for many types of pain, including that of spinal origin (DiPalma and DiGregorio 1994; Dabbs and Lauretti 1995; Koes et al. 1997). NSAID therapy has inherent side effects (Goodman and Simon 1994), however, given the risks involved, they are still of value as an adjunct to spinal manipulation (Crawford 1988), which has been shown to have less side effects and be more effective than conventional NSAIDS (Dabbs and Lauretti 1995; Giles and Müller 1999). A homeopathic alternative to NSAIDS is Traumeel S, it fulfils all the criteria for a locally acting therapeutic medication, with promotion of the natural healing process, and minimum side effects (Zell et al. 1989). A study by Hepburn (2000) compared the relative efficacy of Traumeel S against NSAIDS in the treatment of cervical facet syndrome. Hepburn concluded that there was statistically no difference between the two therapies. It could therefore be inferred that Traumeel S may be a valid alternative to NSAID therapy in the treatment of cervical facet syndrome. This study tested this hypothesis by comparing the effectiveness of spinal manipulation with the concurrent administration of oral Traumeel S against spinal manipulation alone in order to assess the potential benefit of combining Traumeel S with manipulation.
A comparative investigation into the effectiveness of two mobilizations in the treatment of symptomatic Hallux abductovalgus (bunions)
Authors:   , Herholdt Carel Theron
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to compare two forms of mobilization in the treatment of symptomatic Hallux abductovalgus (bunions). The study was a prospective, randomized clinical trial involving sixty subjects, thirty in each group, which were selected by means of convenience sampling from the general population within the greater Durban area. Group A received a Strain counter-strain mobilization (SCSM) of the first metatarso- phalangeal joint, used in conjunction with cryotherapy. Group B received Brantingham's mobilization (BM) of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint, used in conjunction with cryotherapy. Each group received five treatments over a two-week period and were required to attend a one-week follow up consultation for data collection. Subjective assessment was carried out by means of the Numerical Rating Scale-101 (NRS-101) and the Foot Function Index (FFI). Objective assessment included measuring the pain pressure threshold using a digital algometer, the hallux valgus angle and passive dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the first metatasal phalangeal joint were also measured using a goniometer. The Hallux-metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal Scale (HAL) included assessment of both subjective and objective measurements. Subjective and objective assessments were performed and data collected on the first, third, fifth and one week follow up consultations. Statistical analysis was completed at a 95% confidence interval. Inter-group analysis was done, using the Mann-Whitney U-test for subjective data and the unpaired t-test for objective data. Intra-group analysis was carried out using Friedman’s test and Dunn’s procedure. In terms of subjective findings, both groups revealed a statistically significant improvement in terms of pain perception (NRS-101) over the treatment period. Both groups experienced a significant improvement in the Foot Function Index (FFI) in terms of pain and disability. Despite both groups improving, it seemed that Group B (Brantingham’s Mobilization) improved considerably more that Group A ( Strain counter-strain mobilization) when comparing the percentage improvement over the treatment period.
The effect of three manipulative treatment protocols on quadriceps muscle strength in patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Authors:   , Hillermann Bernd
Published: May 2022

Knee joint pathologies, in general, are associated with a loss of knee-extensor muscle strength. This weakness has been attributed to arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI). Manipulation of the sacroiliac (SI) has been shown to significantly reduce AMI and increase the strength in the quadriceps muscle group. Although both the knee and SI joints have been linked to AMI of the quadriceps muscle group, no studies have been conducted showing that manipulating the tibio-femoral (knee) joint has any effect on quadriceps muscle strength or AMI. The purpose of this study was therefore to verify whether manipulation of the knee (tibio-femoral) joint is as effective as SI joint manipulation in increasing quadriceps muscle strength in PFPS patients. This study also investigated the effect of combining manipulative therapy of the tibio-femoral and SI joints on quadriceps muscle strength in PFPS patients.
The relative effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy combined with transcutaneous flurbiprofen versus spinal manipulative therapy combined with either menthol or non-medicated placebo patches in the management of sacroiliac syndrome
Authors:   , Moodley Lineshnee
Published: May 2022

McGregor et al ( 1998) stated that approximately 50 – 80 % of the population in Western society will experience low back pain at some point. According to Cibulka and Koldehoff (1999), the sacroiliac joint is a common cause of low back pain that is overlooked. This study aimed to provide insight into the relative effectiveness of three different approaches in the management of sacroiliac syndrome. Giles and Muller (1999) concluded that spinal manipulative therapy was an effective form of treatment for spinal pain syndromes whilst Burgos et al (2001) states that the use of transcutaneous non-steroidal anti-inflammatories in the management of musculoskeletal conditions is a common therapeutic strategy. This investigation aimed to determine the relative effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy combined with transcutaneous flurbiprofen (TransAct® patches ) versus spinal manipulative therapy combined with either menthol or non-medicated placebo patches in the management of sacroiliac syndrome, in terms of objective and subjective measures.
The relative effectiveness of proprioceptive exercises as an adjunct to cervical spine manipulation in the treatment of chronic cervical spine pain and disability associated with whiplash injury
Authors:   , Moulder Nicole
Published: May 2022

Whiplash injuries are thought to occur in as many as one-fifth of all MVA’s in the United States and Canada. South Africa may have a higher incidence of whiplash injuries due to the exceptionally high road accident rate when compared with international norms (Burger 1996:478). The incidence rate is higher among female subjects and people aged 20-24 years (Teasell and Shapiro 1998: 72, Spitzer et al. 1995). Whiplash injuries or whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) often result in chronic pain with a poor response to conventional therapeutics. Manipulation, exercise and anti-inflammatories have been identified as the options with scientifically established validity in the management of WAD (Spitzer et al. 1995) Patients with WAD have a distortion of the posture control system as a result of disorganised neck proprioceptive activity. It would therefore appear that proprioceptive rehabilitative exercises would benefit WAD sufferers (Revel et al. 1994, Gimse et al. 1996). Spinal manipulation has also been shown to have a significant effect on proprioceptive-dependent abilities in subjects with chronic neck pain (Rogers 1997). This suggests that a combination of manipulation and proprioceptive rehabilitation may offer an improved treatment protocol for WAD (Fitz-Ritson 1995). The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate the relative effectiveness of proprioceptive exercises and cervical spine manipulation compared to manipulation alone, in terms of subjective and objective measures, in the treatment of whiplash-associated disorders.
The effect of segmental manipulation of the cervical spine on grip strength in patients with mechanical cervical spine dysfunction
Authors:   , Naidoo Trevor Pragasen
Published: May 2022

Chiropractic researchers have hypothesized as to how the removal of a cervical dysfunction may affect the nervous system negatively. However, little focus has been placed on possible optimizing effects, such as grip strength. This study attempted to establish that relationship. Therefore, the specific aim of this study was to determine the relative effectiveness of segmental manipulation of the cervical spine on grip strength in patients with mechanical cervical spine dysfunction.
The treatment of myofascial pain syndrome using therapeutic ultrasound, on upper trapezius trigger points : a double-blinded placebo controlled study comparing the pulsed and continuous waveforms of ultrasound
Authors:   , Pillay Magendran Ganas
Published: May 2022

This study was a prospective, randomised, double blinded, placebo controlled, comparative clinical trial to establish the efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound and compare the effectiveness of the two waveforms of ultrasound in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome.
An epidemiological study of low back pain in a student population of a South African tertiary educational institution
Authors:   , Smith Craig Desmond
Published: May 2022

Epidemiological studies, conducted in various countries around the world suggest that low back pain (LBP) represents a serious health risk, affecting populations all over the world. Evidence suggests that the prevalence of LBP is relatively high among people in their 20’s and 30’s. A few epidemiological studies on student populations in other countries suggest prevalence rates of 27 to 71% (Gemmel et al. 1990, Klaber-Moffet et al. 1993, Reis et al. 1996, Lebowski 1997), however LBP among students in South Africa had not yet been investigated. This study concentrated on the prevalence of LBP among the student population of a South African tertiary institution, i.e. Durban Institute of Technology (DIT). This study also proposed to investigate the level and nature of care seeking among those people suffering from LBP. A third aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between potential risk factors and the prevalence of LBP among the student population of South Africa. These were: age, gender, race, height, weight, smoking habits, parity, physical exercise and occupation.
Information and energy assessment of the humus state of soils
Authors: Savich Vitaliy , Naumov Vladimir , Sorokin Andrey , Tazin Ivan , Kamennykh Natalia , Borisov Boris
Published: May 2022

Organic compounds of soils significantly affect the properties of soils, the processes and regimes occurring in them, and at the same time are determined by them. These interactions are caused by the transformation, migration and accumulation of matter, energy and information in soils. The energy assessment of soil organic matter is due to both the energy content in it, and the entry of energy into plants together with fragments of organic compounds, the influence of organic compounds on the processes in soils associated with the expenditure and accumulation of energy in them. The information assessment of organic compounds in soils is due to the accumulation of information in the process of soil evolution, the interrelationships between soil properties caused by humus compounds. Keywords: SOIL, HUMUS, ENERGY, INFORMATION, PROCESSES
Reconsolidation and Consolidation Therapies for the Treatment and Prevention of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Authors: Farrell Keeley , Mahood Quenby
Published: May 2022

The evidence about the clinical effectiveness of reconsolidation and consolidation therapies for the treatment and prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is uncertain because these therapies include a wide range of interventions and the study results varied widely.

The results from 1 systematic review suggest there were significantly greater improvements in PTSD severity in patients treated with reconsolidation therapy versus control. However, 3 other systematic reviews reported conflicting findings with some reconsolidation therapies indicating significant improvements in PTSD symptoms or severity versus control, whereas other reconsolidation therapies had no significantly different outcomes than the control groups.

There was limited evidence suggesting that multi-modular motion-assisted memory desensitization and reprocessing therapy reduced PTSD symptoms in veterans with treatment-resistant and combat-related PTSD; however, the significance of these results was not reported.

There was limited evidence suggesting a significant difference in PTSD incidence in favour of adults exposed to trauma treated with hydrocortisone versus control. There were no significant differences in PTSD incidence between adults exposed to trauma treated with any 1 of propranolol, omega-3 fatty acids, gabapentin, or paroxetine versus placebo.
Pengaruh Kelelahan dalam Bermedia Sosial Terhadap Rasa Takut Covid-19
Authors: Shyahnaz Sitti Shaqylla , Takwin Bagus
Published: May 2022

Penelitian yang bertujuan untuk melihat apakah kelelahan bermedia sosial (social media fatigue) mampu memprediksi rasa takut terhadap COVID-19 (Fear of COVID-19). Studi ini menggunakan dua kuesioner dalam tahap pengambilan data, yakni skala Social Media Fatigue yang berjumlah lima butir item dan Fear of COVID-19 versi Indonesia yang berjumlah tujuh butir item, dan disebarkan secara daring. Partisipan pada penelitian ini adalah individu berusia di atas 18 tahun, memiliki media sosial, dan bersedia untuk mengisi kuesioner yang diberikan. Partisipan yang didapatkan berjumlah 323 orang (L: 94; P: 229). Dengan menggunakan uji korelasi dan uji regresi, hasil analisis data menunjukkan terdapat hubungan signifikan antara kelelahan bermedia sosial dan ketakutan terhadap COVID-19, di mana semakin tinggi social media fatigue yang dialami oleh individu, maka semakin tinggi pula fear of COVID-19. Nilai korelasi pearson sebesar r = 0,267 dan nilai signifikansi 0,000 (p < 0,05). Namun, variabel kelelahan bermedia sosial hanya mampu menjelaskan sebesar 7,1% variasi dari adanya rasa takut terhadap COVID-19 yang dialami oleh individu.
Analisis Strategi Coping Orang Tua Yang Memiliki Anak Korban Kekerasan Seksual
Authors: Dewi Rahmia , Safuwan Safuwan , Zahara Cut Ita , Safarina Nur Afni
Published: May 2022

Pemerintah Aceh masih punya pekerjaan rumah dalam menangani kasus kekerasan terhadap anak. Berdasarkan pelaporan pada Sistem Informasi Online Perlindungan Perempuan dan Anak (SIMPONI PPA) hingga 3 Juni 2021 terdapat 3.122 kasus kekerasan terhadap anak. Penelitian ini tentang analisis Strategi coping orang tua yang memiliki anak korban kekerasan seksual. Tujuan dari peneitian ini yaitu untuk dapat memberikan gambaran tentang strategi coping pada orang tua yang memiliki anak korban kekerasan seksual. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode Deskriptif. Penelitian ini akan dilaksanakan di wilayah Kota Lhokseumawe dan Aceh Utara. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah orang tua yang memiliki anak korban kekerasan. Subjek penelitian ini menggunakan teknik sampling non probability sampling purposive dengan purposive sampling yang berjumlah 5 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan tiga teknik pengumpulan data observasi langsung terlibat pasif, wawancara mendalam dan dokumentasi. Teknik keabsahan data dengan triangulasi sumber data, triangulasi metode/teknik, dan triangulasi waktu. Hasil penelitian ini adalah orang tua lebih fokus dalam memikirkan masa depan anak.
Efektifitas Pelayanan 3S (Senyum, Salam, Sapa) terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen di Mizzu Coffee Bar
Authors: Edbert Edbert , Erica Erica , Ivana Ivana , Putri Risha Ananda , Hartini Sri
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektifitas antara kepuasan konsumen dengan efektifitas pelayanan 3S (senyum, salam, sapa). Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari 30 orang konsumen yang dine-in di Mizzu Coffee Bar. Pengambilan subjek penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan metode randomisasi atau random assignment. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode True Experimental Design dengan desain dua kelompok yaitu Posttest-Only Control Design. Data penelitian ini dikumpul dengan menggunakan skala kepuasan konsumen yang terdiri dari 27 aitem. Hasil penelitian dengan uji Mann-Whitney U Test memperoleh nilai signifikan sebesar p=0.000 (p
Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kedisiplinan Pada Pegawai Kantor Kesehatan Pelabuhan Kelas III Sabang
Authors: Firmawati Firmawati
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kedisiplinan pada pegawai kantor Kesehatan Pelabuhan Kelas III Sabang. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Adapun Populasi dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 30 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara dan angket. Analisis data menggunakan menggunakan rumus Uji Mean. Adapun hasil pengukuran reliabilitas berdasarkan nilai Cronbach's Alpha adalah sebesar 0.931 yang menunjukkan bahwa alat ukur yang disajikan kepada responden penelitian relatif konsisten, dapat dipercaya dan diandalkan. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan faktor-faktor kedisiplinan pada Pegawai Kantor Kesehatan Pelabuhan Kelas III Sabang bahwa nilai mean dari faktor balas jasa adalah nilai mean yang tertinggi sebesar 30.00. Faktor balas jasa yang paling dominan berpengarauh terhadap kedisiplinan kerja pegawai yang ditunjukkan dengan adanya pemberian bonus oleh pimpinan, beban kerja yang diberikan sesuai dengan gaji yang diterima, tunjangan pensiun yang diberikan, adanya penghargaan bagi pegawai yang meraih prestasi.
Perilaku Konsumtif Ditinjau Dari Body Image Dan Kepercayaan Diri Dalam Berbelanja Online Pada Karyawan Dan Karyawati Departemen Office Di PT. PHPO KIM II Medan
Authors: Sitanggang Christinawaty , Hanani Salsabil , Huang Khateline , Agustina Desy , Yuvelim Jeffry
Published: May 2022

Penelitian dilakukan guna mengetahui pengaruh perilaku konsumtif ditinjau dari Body Image dan kepercayaan diri dalam berbelanja online pada 43 karyawan dan 70 karyawati di departemen office PT. PHPO KIM II Medan dengan memakai metode yakni total sampling. Data dari penelitian yang dikumpulkan dengan memakai skala Perilaku Konsumtif yang mana terdiri atas 29 aitem, serta skala Body Image terdiri atas 22 aitem, skala kepercayaan diri dimana terdiri atas 22 aitem. Adapun Hasil dari penelitian ini yakni bahwasanya adanya pengaruh diantara Body Image dan kepercayaan diri karyawan dan karyawati yang mana nilai uji F = 24,564 serta sig. = 0.000. Terdapatnya pengaruh negatif antara Body Image pada perilaku konsumtif dimana nilai koefisien betanya yakni -0.032 serta nilai sig. 0.872 (p > 0.05), bahkan terdapatnya pengaruh positif diantara kepercayaan diri atas perilaku konsumtif dengan nilai dari koefisien betanya yakni -0.565 dan sig. 0.000 (p < 0.05). Uji asumsi yang terdiri atas empat uji yaitu normalitas, multikolinearitas, autokorelasi, serta heteroskedastisitas. Analisis regresi linier berganda dipakai guna menguji data, yang dibantu oleh SPSS Statistics 25 for Windows. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwasanya kontribusi efektif perilaku konsumtif terhadap Body Image dan kepercayaan diri dalam berbelanja online yakni 29,6%, dengan 70,4% dipengaruhi variabel lainnya yang tidak akan dipelajari.
Hubungan Adversity Quotient Dengan Stres Kerja Pada Karyawan
Authors: Nuranasmita Tengku
Published: May 2022

Penelitiani inii bertujuani untuki mengetahuii hubungani adversityi quotienti dengani stresi kerjai karyawan. Populasii dalami penelitiani inii adalahi seluruhi karyawani retaili yangi bekerjai padai PT. Pertaminai Patrai Niaga berjumlahi 100 orang. Instrumeni penelitiani inii adalahi skalai adversityi quotienti yangi memilikii 32 ipernyataan (α = 0,881) dan skalai stresi kerjai mempunyaii 25 ipernyataan (α = 0,883). iAnalisis idata imenggunakan ikorelasi producti moment. iDilihat idari ianalisisi data, idiketahui iibahwa ihipotesisi iyangi idiangkat idalami ipenelitiani dapat iditerima, idimana idikatakan iterdapat iihubungan iantara iadversity iquotient idengan istres ikerja. iHal ini menunjukkani bahwai semakini tinggii adversity iquotient iimaka iisemakin irendah itingkat istres ikerja. Hipotesisi ini idiperkuat idengan iperhitugani ianalisisi iproduct imoment iyang ibernilai iatau imempunyai koefisieni (Rxy) = 0,632 dan ikoefisieni ideterminani (R2) = 0,387 idengani p = 0,000 < 0,050. iArtinya, iAdversity Quotienti memberikani sumbangani sebanyaki 46,2% dalami mengontroli stresi kerja. iSelain iitu, idilihat idari perhitungani meani hipotetiki 80 dan imean iempirik 98,7iidiketahui ibahwa iadversity iquotientiitermasuk itinggi, sertai stresi kerjai di ikategori isedang idengan imean ihipotetik idi iangka 62,5 idan imean iempirik 74,67.
PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR FISIKA MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN TUTOR SEBAYA SISWA SMAN 3 BENGKALIS
Authors: SURYANI SURYANI
Published: May 2022

This research is classroom action research using a peer tutor learning model to improve physics learning outcomes. Peer tutor learning is a learning that utilizes classmates who have more ability to help their friends in carrying out an activity or understanding the concept of learning. The problem to be solved is the low physics learning outcomes of class XI MIA 1 in SMA 3 Bengkalis. This study consisted of three cycles, in each cycle consisting of four stages, namely Planning, Implementation, Observation and Reflection. This research involved 24 students which are consisting of 13 female students and 11 male students. In the pre-cycle process, the percentage of learning completeness was 29,17 %, then after learning the first cycle using the peer tutoring model there was an increase in the percentage of learning completeness to 54,17 %. In the second cycle, it succeeded in achieving the percentage of learning completeness of 70,83 %. The results showed that an increase in student learning outcomes along with the application of peer tutoring models. Thus, the results of the study indicate that the use of peer tutoring models can improve the physics learning outcomes of XI MIA 1 students in SMAN 3 Bengkalis.
ABSTRAKPenelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran tutor sebaya untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar fisika. Pembelajaran tutor sebaya adalah pembelajaran yang memanfaatkan teman sekelas yang mempunyai kemampuan lebih untuk membantu temannya dalam melaksanakan suatu kegiatan atau memahami konsep pembelajaran. Masalah yang hendak dipecahkan adalah rendahnya hasil belajar fisika kelas XI MIA 1 di SMA Negeri 3 Bengkalis. Penelitian ini terdiri dari dua siklus, pada setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahapan, yaitu Perencanaan, Pelaksanaan, Observasi dan Refleksi. Penelitian ini melibatkan 24 orang siswa kelas X1 MIA 1 SMA Negeri 3 Bengkalis yang terdiri dari 13 siswa perempuan dan 11 siswa laki-laki. Pada proses prasiklus, persentase ketuntasan belajar sebesar 29,17 %, kemudian setelah dilaksanakan pembelajaran siklus 1 dengan menggunakan model tutor sebaya ada peningkatan persentase ketuntasan belajar menjadi 54,17 %. Pada siklus 2 berhasil mencapai persentase ketuntasan belajar 70,83 %. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar siswa seiring dengan diterapkannya model tutor sebaya. Dengan demikian, hasil penelitian menunjukkan penerapan model tutor sebaya dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar fisika siswa kelas XI MIA 1 SMA Negeri 3 Bengkalis.
Dialogic possibilities of online supervision
Authors: Bang-Larsen Anne , Qvortrup Ane
Published: May 2022

When schools locked down owing to the spread of COVID-19, Danish upper secondary school students worked on the major written assignment that completes their studies. This assignment is interdisciplinary, and students receive up to twenty hours of supervision from two teachers. This year, supervision was reorganised into a virtual format. This article explores how and in what ways students benefited from this reorganisation. This article is based on a mixed-methods design that includes quantitative and qualitative data and investigates how various online supervision formats support dialogic interaction. This article focuses on the student’s experience of supervision. It finds that all the formats we investigated offer the opportunity for dialogue during supervision, but their potential varies significantly. Some formats seem to have great potential for supporting students’ academic development, whereas others support their psychosocial development. We conclude by addressing the importance of choosing the online format suited to a given purpose and recommend that supervisors be aware of the didactic purposes of the various formats.
Comparison of Surgery-Related Knowledge Levels Between Patient Groups with and without Experience of Impacted Tooth Extraction
Authors: GÜLLERCİ İrem , ARDIÇ Muhsin , AKINCI Osman , DENİZ Berivan , BOZKURT Poyzan
Published: May 2022

Purpose: Comparison of the knowledge levels of patients in different demographic groups with and without impacted third molar experience. The authors' expectation was that experienced patients would have a higher level of knowledge.
Materials and Methods: Sixty-five patients (34 experienced, 31 inexperienced) with impacted third molar extraction indication were included in the study. A questionnaire with 23 questions concerning different operative phases and where the patients could write down their own questions were administered before surgeries. Demographic data (gender, age group and educational status) were also noted.
Results: Questionnaire success did not show a significant difference in different demographic groups and between patients with and without experience of third molar tooth extraction (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Dental surgeons should do their best to provide written and verbal information before surgical procedures, each patient should be evaluated as a first-time patient, regardless of demographic data and past experiences. It should not be neglected to provide a detailed information process.
Issues of Practising Lesson Study for Learning Community in Vietnam
Authors: Saito Eisuke
Published: May 2022

It has been around 15 years since the commencement of lesson study for the learning community (LSLC) in Vietnam. It started at several pilot schools in Bac Giang province, and today it is practised all over the country. While some pilot schools emerged with high-quality practices, the speed of actual changes in the practices still remains slow. This is because, as the author has found, the following conceptions persist among the policymakers, school leaders and teachers: (a) LSLC requires changing teaching techniques; (b) LSLC is a lesson demonstration, and (c) LSLC is a one-day event. This article addresses these conceptions and argues that LSLC should be considered a fundamental, long-term, and holistic school reform approach based on democratic principles and excellence. To overcome these limitations, it is critical for the practitioners, researchers and policymakers to have networks to share their experiences, be informed about the practices and theories, and research into LSLC more deeply – to even learn from the practitioners and researchers in other countries too.
Yetişkin Bireylerin Covid-19 Hastalığı ve Covid-19 Aşısına Yönelik Görüşlerinin Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: EMLEK SERT Zuhal , TOPÇU Sevcan , ÇAVUŞ Elif
Published: May 2022

Bu araştırmanın amacı yetişkin bireylerin Covid-19 hastalığı hakkındaki bilgi, tutum ve davranışları ile Covid-19 aşısı yaptırma durumlarının belirlenmesidir. Tanımlayıcı, kesitsel çalışma İzmir ili Bornova ilçesinde Nisan-Haziran 2021 tarihleri arasında yürütülmüştür. Araştırmanın örneklemini araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden, 18 yaş ve üzeri 270 yetişkin birey oluşturmuştur. Veriler araştırmacılar tarafından konu ile ilgili literatür incelenerek oluşturulan anket formu ile toplanmıştır. Anket formu bireylerin sosyo-demografik özellikleri (sekiz soru), Covid-19'a yönelik bilgi (11 soru), tutum (altı soru) ve uygulamaları (sekiz soru) ile Covid-19 aşısı yaptırma durumlarını değerlendiren toplam 33 soru ve ifadeden oluşmaktadır. Araştırma kapsamına alınan kadınların yaş ortalaması 35.49±12.24, erkeklerin yaş ortalaması 38.79±12.83 olup, % 56.3’ü kadın, % 43.7’si erkektir. Araştırma sonucunda yetişkin bireylerin bilgiye yönelik ifadelerin tümünde % 90’nın üzerinde doğru bilgiye sahip oldukları tespit edilmiştir. Ancak bu oran, tutum ve davranışlar düzeyinde önemli ölçüde düşmektedir. Yetişkin bireylerin % 35.6’sı aşı yaptırmayı düşünmemektedir. Sonuç olarak yetişkin bireylerin Covid-19 konusunda bilgi düzeylerinin yeterli olduğu ancak bu bilginin tutum ve davranışlara yansımadığı saptanmıştır. Bu nedenle bireylerin Covid-19 hastalığına karşı doğru uygulamaları kullanmalarını teşvik edici girişimler gerçekleştirilmesi önerilmektedir.
Hemşirelik Eğitiminde Teknolojinin Etkisi ve Teknoloji Tabanlı Öğrenme Yöntemlerinin Kullanımı
Authors: AYGİN Dilek , ÇELİK YILMAZ Ayşe
Published: May 2022

Teknoloji hayatımızın diğer alanlarını olduğu gibi eğitimi sistemlerini de etkisi altına almıştır. Yeni neslin öğrenme ihtiyaçları, değişen koşullar ve gelişen teknoloji hemşirelik eğitiminde yenilikçi yaklaşımları zorunlu kılmaktadır. Bu süreç hemşire eğitimcileri öğrenci kitlesine uygun ve verimli teknikleri araştırmaya teşvik ederken, öğrencilerin de aktif olarak eğitim faaliyetine katılmasını sağlar. Teknolojideki gelişmeler hız kesmeden sürerken eğitim sistemleri bu gelişmelere istendik ölçüde entegre olamamakta, çoğu eğitim sistemi klasik öğrenme yöntemlerini kullanmaya devam etmektedir. Covid-19 salgını eğitimcileri ve öğrencileri hızla yeni çözümler üretmeye teşvik etmiştir. Bu zor süreçte eğitim büyük oranda mobil cihazlardan ve çevrimiçi platformlardan sürdürülmüştür. Salgın dönemi neden olduğu zorluklarla birlikte eğitimde teknolojinin entegrasyonunu hızlandırmıştır. Bu makalede teknolojinin hemşirelik eğitimindeki etkileri ve teknolojiye dayalı öğrenme yöntemleri üzerinde durulacaktır.
INTRODUCING TEA POLYPHENOLS AND VITAMIN C TO IMPROVE THE IN SITU HYDROGENATION AND REDUCTION PROCESS OF NBR AND NBR/GO LATEX
Authors: Wang Xiaolei , Pan Hongwei , Cao Lan , Wang Chunfu , Zong Chengzhong
Published: May 2022

Tea polyphenols and vitamin C are used as reducing agents that are introduced into nitrile–butadiene rubber (NBR) and NBR/graphene oxide (GO) latex systems, and the double bonds in the NBR and the GO sheet in NBR/GO are simultaneously hydrogenated and reduced through the synergistic hydrazine hydrate/hydrogen peroxide/copper sulfate catalytic system to prepare hydrogenated NBR (HNBR) and HNBR/reduced GO (RGO) nanocomposites. The degree of hydrogenation of the product is improved and the gel content of the product is reduced, which effectively solves the problems of the low degree of hydrogenation and high gel content in the diimide catalytic hydrogenation system. At the same time, the HNBR and HNBR/RGO nanocomposites, which are co-reduced by tea polyphenols and vitamin C, have good thermal stability and mechanical properties. Tea polyphenols are more likely to participate in the hydrogenation reaction. The degree of hydrogenation of the NBR double bonds is higher than the amount of reduction occurring within the GO sheet with the addition of tea polyphenols.
Transparency of Private Commercial Education Providers: A case study of Bridge International Academies
Authors:   GI-ESCR
Published: May 2022

This case study draws attention to the importance of transparent education governance, for learners and their families and for education authorities. It argues that all education providers - including private education providers that make a profit – must be required to report consistently and transparently on their procedures, their decisions, and their performance.
Barns berättelser – kamratkulturer skapas kring förskolans fotodokumentation
Authors: Wahlgren Catarina , Andersson Kristina , Björklund Erika , Henriksson Helena Wahlström
Published: May 2022

Pedagogisk dokumentation i förskolan syftar bland annat till att främja barns delaktighet. Forskning visar dock att dokumentationen tenderar att snarare bidra till att uppfylla förskollärarnas intentioner än att lyssna till barns tankar och idéer. Artikeln bygger på teorier om dokumentationen som en normaliserande makt i interaktion med enskilda subjekts egna agens. Genom att lyssna till hur 19 förskolebarn mellan 4–6 år interagerar med pedagogisk fotodokumentation eftersträvas i studien att fånga barnens egna perspektiv. Barnen fick prata fritt utifrån fotografierna i grupper om 2–3 barn. Resultaten visar på två samexisterande kamratdiskurser som barnen använde för att förhandla relationer; en kollektiv kamratdiskurs där berättelserna befann sig i den gemensamma förskoleverksamheten och en individcentrerad kamratdiskurs där berättelserna fokuserade på jaget och materiella ting. Barnen förhandlade relationer genom att skapa tillhörighet och åtskillnad, ofta genom att använda könsstereotypa uttryck och beteenden. Studien visar att barns stora intresse för sig själva och sina kamrater gör att fotodokumentationen, i kombination med förskollärarnas aktiva utmanande av stereotypa uttryck och beteenden, kan utgöra en viktig bas för barns delaktighet i förskolans relationsarbete. 
English abstract
Children’s stories – peer cultures are created in connection with preschool documentation photographs
Preschool documentation aims to enhance children’s participation in everyday practice. However, research shows that documentation tends to be controlled in a way that fulfills teachers’ intentions rather than compels teachers to listen to the children. Drawing on theories of normalizing power and agency of subjects, this study analyses stories about documentation from 19 preschool children, aged 4–6 years. Children were asked to speak freely as the study aimed to catch children’s perspectives. Results show two co-existing discourses of negotiating relations among peers. A ‘community peer discourse’, oriented towards preschool practice and community interests, and an ‘individual centred peer discourse’ focused on the self and material objects t negotiate relations. Children negotiated relations by constructing belonging and differences, often by using stereotypical gendered expressions and mannerisms. The study shows that children’s interests in themselves and their peers, in combination with teachers’ active challenge of gender stereotypical expressions, can contribute to preschool’s active work with relations among peers.