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Het privatiseringsproces binnen de telecommunicatiesector van Latijns-Amerika: een politiek-economische analyse
Authors: Van Damme David
Published: July 2024

The worldwide policy of privatization and liberalization within the telecommunications sector has been adopted most intensively in Latin America: on the one hand because the privatizations were done within a relatively short period of 4 years, and, on the other hand, because privatization policies were highly influenced by the industrialized world. Furthermore, the programmes of privatization which had to reform the old structures of the postal, telegraph and telephone services (PTT), followed on a tradition of nationalization, which is why the privatization of government monopolies did not go very smoothly. Therefore the aim of this article is to reveal the main political and economic motives that were responsible for the massive privatizations of the telephone companies in Latin America in the early 1990s.
Het verleden als verhaal: de narratieve structuur van historische films
Authors: Hesling Willem
Published: July 2024

The narrative formulas feature films employ in portraying the past, have three important implications for the kind of history that is produced. Because characters play a central role in film stories, they present a past that is to be understood mainly in terms of individual actions and motives. Moreover, in their representation of the past, films refer more to each other than to that past itself. An important consequence of this intertextual mechanism is the development of a “filmic-historical reality’ that can easily extricate itself from a ‘scientific historical reality’. Finally, this impression of reality generated by the classical film story can easily lead to an ‘objectivation’ and ‘homogenisation’ of historical reality.
De invloed van universitaire wetenschapsvoorlichting op de perceptie door jongeren van de wetenschap
Authors: Van Den Bossche Sofie , De Greve Jean-Pierre
Published: July 2024

With a focus on two specific initiatives concerning the popularisation of science towards young adults by universities, a study has been undertaken about the perception of science by young adults. First, the senders were analysed to find out how they are organised and what their activities are. Second, a random sample of young adults was interviewed regarding their perception of science. The aim was to find transformational effects that occurred as a result of the specific activities of the universities. The conclusion is that such activities have little or no influence on the perception of science by young adults. Their perception of science has clearly been defined by other media.
Media in de gevangenis: een goed rapport van het gevangenispersoneel én van de gedetineerden
Authors: Vandebosch Heidi
Published: July 2024

This article illustrates that mass media play an important role inside prison walls. Television, radio, magazines and newspapers keep inmates informed about events in society and help them to relax. Meanwhile they perform important functions for the institution: supporting its re-integration goals, helping to reduce the negative side effects of imprisonment and maintaining peace and order in the penitentiary. These findings result from an empirical study of the media use in five Flemish penitentiaries, based on face-to-face interviews with inmates and prison staff.
Pengembangan sistem informasi Posyandu berbasis notifikasi SMS gateway
Authors: Taurusta Cindy , Suryawinata Mohammad , Rosyidah Rafhani
Published: July 2024

Posyandu RW.05 Pondok Manggala is a Posyandu that overshadow the mothers who have a toddler in Balas Klumprik Village Surabaya. Where the entire system from registration to information about counseling, immunization, and visits and routine checks by health officers Reply Klumprik still done manually. The intended manual here is that the delivery is still through the mouth, and the data collection was still with the book. So that becomes an obstacle for the mothers of posyandu cadres here who have difficulties informing, reminding, monitoring, and socializing everything related to activities in Posyandu. Some babies/toddlers have malnutrition are not monitored regularly, only known when the mother and toddler come to posyandu. Therefore, a Posyandu Information System for Klasrik Balas Village was established to help Posyandu cadres in informing, socializing, reminding, and monitoring the development of mothers and their babies who are members of Posyandu RW.05 Pondok Manggala Surabaya.
Navigating online learning for citizenship education through parenthood in the digital era
Authors: Halimah Lili , Romlah Oom Yomi , Heryani Heni , Setiawati Lilis
Published: July 2024

During the pandemic, learning policies have transformed face-to-face to online-based learning. Technology and information play a crucial role in learning infrastructure, sources of teaching materials, tools, learning facilities, and learning media. The activeness of parents in accompanying children dramatically influences the effectiveness of learning activities, which ultimately contributes to maximum results. This research explored the characteristics of parental assistance and the problems that arose in online learning of Citizenship Education subjects in Jaya Mekar Padalarang Village. The results show that the home learning policy is considered burdensome by parents. Some reasons include difficulty managing time between working and guiding children, lack of adequate communication facilities, difficulty understanding lesson material, and inability to use technological devices. In this context, finding solutions or strategies that can help parents overcome these challenges is important. However, it's crucial to stress that with the right support and training, parents can significantly improve their support for their children's online learning. This effort can increase parents' active participation in supporting their children's online learning and inspire a positive change in the online education landscape.
Inclusiveness of citizens' roles in its development through Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka curriculum in higher education
Authors: Sari Wahyuningtyas Nilam , Sutirman Sutirman
Published: July 2024

Education is the main key to human resource development, enabling individuals to improve their abilities and skills in the formal and non-formal domains, compete, and develop potential in the world of work. However, significant challenges arise for higher education graduates, where some of them experience open unemployment because they have not been fully absorbed in the labor market. This research is focused on the concept of human resource development inclusiveness in the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesian Higher Education. This study used a literature study approach, referring to previously published research. The analysis was conducted to explore the extent of higher education's impact on the open unemployment rate and how changes in curriculum and learning methods could help overcome these challenges. It was hoped that the results of this study could contribute to further understanding of the relationship between higher education and open unemployment, as well as provide insights into solutions that can be implemented to improve the employability of graduates in the labor market.
Embracing multiculturalism: Exploring cultural values among students in the global era
Authors: Simatupang Ernawati , Jusmin Jusmin , Pramita Roni Andri Andri , Lestari Lestari , Willies Aldilla Yulia , Zaghloul Taha Romadhan
Published: July 2024

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Enforcement of spatial planning laws in controlling spatial use permits in Yogyakarta
Authors: Kuncorowati Puji Wulandari , Handayani I Gusti Ayu Ketut Rachmi , Subekti Rahayu
Published: July 2024

Space is an area that includes land space, sea space and air space, including space within the earth as a unified territory, where humans and other creatures live, carry out activities and maintain their survival. Increasing population growth has an impact on the economic development of the people of an autonomous region who will undoubtedly utilize space that is considered strategic to support their economic activities. The complexity of development growth in Indonesia requires priority development programs and plans in various aspects or fields, but this development must not conflict with the fifth principle of Pancasila, namely social justice for all Indonesian. There is no consistency in implementing regulations, especially in enforcing laws related to spatial planning, which results in inappropriate development growth which impacts the surrounding environment, and green open space becoming increasingly narrow.
A shift of inheritance tradition in Batak migrant communities in Yogyakarta
Authors: Widihastuti Setiati , Nurhayati Iffah , Kuncorowati Puji Wulandari , Puspitasari Chandra Dewi
Published: July 2024

This article examines the shift in customary inheritance in the Batak community that migrated to Yogyakarta. Traditionally, among the Batak people, the patrilineal system is a cultural heritage still preserved today. The enactment of the patrilineal system is one of the causes of the unequal position of Batak women's inheritance rights because only men have the right to become heirs. Interaction with people of different ethnicities, customs, and customs in overseas places not only expands the horizons of Batak nomads but also allows them to change their point of view so that leaving the roots of Batak customs will be inevitable. Until now, some Batak nomads still make boys as heirs, but it is undeniable that there is a mixture of heterogeneous communities in overseas areas that can give rise to a shift in the views of Batak nomads so that they become more open, such as accepting women as heirs with different parts. Equalizing the position between men and women through the division of inheritance indicates a shift in Batak inheritance customs that apply in the environment of the migrants. The emergence of the balance of position between men and women in the implementation of inheritance increasingly shows that the non-maintenance of customary rules that do not give inheritance rights to women is not solely preserving the identity of the Batak Toba people overseas. However, it should be suspected as one of the dynamics that emerged in the settlement of heritage by Toba Batak nomads.
In-Car Speech Enhancement Based on Source Separation Technique
Authors: Pathrose Jeyasingh , M Mohamed Ismail , Govindaraj Viswanathan
Published: July 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze to increase the quality and intelligibility of speech in cars. The passenger dialogue inside the car, the sound of other equipment, and a wide range of interference effects are major challenges in the task of speech separation in-car environment.Methods: Speech enhancement based on the source separation algorithm has been proposed to enhance the preferred speech signals using a microphone array inside a car. The proposed approach determines the signal direction in the time domain by utilizing the time difference of arrival (TDOA). TDOA signals are processed, and an adaptive least mean square method is used to determine the enhanced preferred signal.Results: Experimental results show that the proposed approach yields an signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 7.4, perceptual evaluation of speech quality (PESQ) of 2.33 respectively. The proposed strategy outperforms existing methods in terms of PESQ, and SNR. The PESQ of the proposed method is 2.45%, and 5.22% better than the existing Independent Component Analyses, and Run length Source techniques.Conclusion: Finally, compared to the existing methods, the suggested speech enhancement algorithm is more reliable and flexible, and it can properly identify the exact location of the sound.
Nurses’ Experiences in Raising Adolescent Children
Authors: Lee Soo Mok , Kim KyoungMi
Published: July 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the adolescent child-rearing experiences of nurses and describe the meaning and structure of child-rearing experiences from their perspectives.Methods: A phenomenological methodology with a qualitative approach was used for the study design. The participants were 7 nurses with adolescent children. In-depth individual interviews were conducted from December 2023 to April 2024 and analyzed using the Giorgi phenomenological method.Results: Five constituents and 16 subconstituents were identified. The 5 constituents were “difficulties in balancing work and family,” “a supportive family,” “pride as a nurse,” “adolescent child who does not seem like my own,” and “changing parenting attitudes.”Conclusion: This study revealed the practical significance of nurses’ experiences in raising adolescent children. The results of this study provide basic data for nurses to implement various programs to raise adolescent children. This program enables nurses to better understand adolescent children and provide parenting assistance based on their changes.
Korean Early Childhood Education and Care Panel Study: Data Utilization Strategies for Policy and Practice
Authors: Kim Jayeun , Bae Yun-Jin , Park Eun Jung , Cho Kyungjin , Kang Min-Gwon
Published: July 2024

The Korean Early Childhood Education and Care Panel Study (K-ECEC panel study), commencing in 2021, aimed to collect data related to early life growth and development. In particular, based on Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model, the study aims to collect intrinsic and extrinsic parental factors, educational and caregiving experiences in institutions, and environmental factors from the prenatal stage through infancy, toddlerhood, and early childhood. This is important for understanding child development with varied dimensional aspects. The K-ECEC panel study uses a stratified sampling strategy in order to recruit pregnant women based on regions and numbers of deliveries to individual hospitals. This resulted in the participation of 3,372 women, 95 of whom were from low-income families and 72 from multicultural families. The K-ECEC panel study is based on a household survey collecting information related to pregnancy, birth, and childrearing. The survey included an annual follow-up for individual households of newborns from 2022, and the second round of the survey was conducted in 2023. A total of 2,775 children participated in the first round of the survey, 1,423 of whom were boys. As there are few birth cohort studies considering policy-oriented aspects in Korea, the K-ECEC panel study is expected to provide data to understand childhood trajectories for growth and development. Furthermore, in terms of childcare and education, it is expected to be utilized to evaluate the policy effects of early life and parenting support.
Assessing the Effectiveness of eHealth Interventions to Manage Multiple Lifestyle Risk Behaviors Among Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Shi Beibei , Li Guangkai , Wu Shuang , Ge Hongli , Zhang Xianliang , Chen Si , Pan Yang , He Qiang
Published: July 2024

Background

Developing adverse lifestyle behaviors increases the risk of a variety of chronic age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and Alzheimer disease. There is limited evidence regarding the effectiveness of eHealth-based multiple health behavior change (MHBC) interventions to manage lifestyle risk behaviors.

Objective

The purpose of this systematic evaluation was to assess the effectiveness of eHealth MHBC interventions in changing ≥2 major lifestyle risk behaviors in people aged ≥50 years.

Methods

The literature search was conducted in 6 electronic databases—PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and SPORTDiscus—from inception to May 1, 2024. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials of eHealth interventions targeting ≥2 of 6 behaviors of interest: alcohol use, smoking, diet, physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior, and sleep.

Results

A total of 34 articles with 35 studies were included. eHealth-based MHBC interventions significantly increased smoking cessation rates (odds ratio 2.09, 95% CI 1.62-2.70; P<.001), fruit intake (standardized mean difference [SMD] 0.18, 95% CI 0.04-0.32; P=.01), vegetable intake (SMD 0.17, 95% CI 0.05-0.28; P=.003), self-reported total PA (SMD 0.22, 95% CI 0.02-0.43; P=.03), and objectively measured moderate to vigorous PA (SMD 0.25, 95% CI 0.09-0.41; P=.002); in addition, the interventions decreased fat intake (SMD –0.23, 95% CI –0.33 to –0.13; P<.001). No effects were observed for alcohol use, sedentary behavior, or sleep. A sensitivity analysis was conducted to test the robustness of the pooled results. Moreover, the certainty of evidence was evaluated using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) framework.

Conclusions

eHealth-based MHBC interventions may be a promising strategy to increase PA, improve diet, and reduce smoking among older adults. However, the effect sizes were small. Further high-quality, older adult–oriented research is needed to develop eHealth interventions that can change multiple behaviors.

Trial Registration

PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42023444418; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023444418
Rank Ordered Design Attributes for Health Care Dashboards Including Artificial Intelligence: Usability Study
Authors: Malkani Melina , Madan Eesha , Malkani Dillon , Madan Arav , Singh Neel , Bamji Tara , Sabharwal Harman
Published: July 2024

Background

On average, people in the United States visit a doctor 4 times a year, and many of them have chronic illnesses. Because of the increased use of technology, people frequently rely on the internet to access health information and statistics. People use health care information to make better-educated decisions for themselves and others. Health care dashboards should provide pertinent and easily understood data, such as information on timely cancer screenings, so the public can make better-informed decisions. In order to enhance health outcomes, effective dashboards should provide precise data in an accessible and easily digestible manner.

Objective

This study identifies the top 15 attributes of a health care dashboard. The objective of this research is to enhance health care dashboards to benefit the public by making better health care information available for more informed decisions by the public and to improve population-level health care outcomes.

Methods

The authors conducted a survey of health care dashboards with 218 individuals identifying the best practices to consider when creating a public health care dashboard. The data collection was conducted from June 2023 to August 2023. The analyses performed were descriptive statistics, frequencies, and a comparison to a prior study.

Results

From May 2023 to June 2023, we collected 3259 responses in multiple different states around the United States from 218 people aged 18 years or older. The features ranking in descending order of importance are as follows: (1) easy navigation, (2) historical data, (3) simplicity of design, (4) high usability, (5) use of clear descriptions, (6) consistency of data, (7) use of diverse chart types, (8) compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, (9) incorporated user feedback, (10) mobile compatibility, (11) comparison data with other entities, (12) storytelling, (13) predictive analytics with artificial intelligence, (14) adjustable thresholds, and (15) charts with tabulated data.

Conclusions

Future studies can extend the research to other types of dashboards such as bioinformatics, financial, and managerial dashboards as well as confirm these top 15 best practices for medical dashboards with further evidentiary support. The medical informatics community may benefit from standardization to improve efficiency and effectiveness as dashboards can communicate vital information to patients worldwide on critically prominent issues. Furthermore, health care professionals should use these best practices to help increase population health care outcomes by informing health care consumers to make better decisions with better data.
Videoconference-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Parents of Adolescents With Internet Addiction: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Horita Hideki , Seki Yoichi , Yamaguchi Takumi , Shiko Yuki , Kawasaki Yohei , Shimizu Eiji
Published: July 2024

Background

The rise in internet addiction, including web-based gaming and social networking services, is a serious concern. Even with access to medical institutions and counseling services, individuals with internet addiction, particularly adolescents, often refuse medical treatment or counseling. Parent-focused psychological intervention may lead to positive outcomes by improving the parent-adolescent relationship and helping parents identify and modify their adolescent’s problematic behaviors, including internet addiction.

Objective

This study was a pilot randomized controlled trial to test the feasibility of remote cognitive behavioral therapy via videoconferencing for parents of adolescents with internet addiction.

Methods

A total of 13 parents of adolescents aged 12-20 years with internet addiction were recruited and randomly assigned to either 12 sessions of the videoconference-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (vCBT) group (n=6, 46%) or the waitlist control group (n=7, 54%). The study period was from March 1, 2018, to March 31, 2022. The primary outcome was the scores of the Young Internet Addiction Test reported by the adolescents. The secondary outcomes were adolescents’ hours of internet use per day (Internet Addiction Test), reported by the adolescents and by their parents; the Young Diagnostic Questionnaire, completed by the parents; and the quality of life of the adolescents and the parents, measured by the EQ-5D-5L. These were evaluated at weeks 0 and 13.

Results

As the primary outcome, the mean total Internet Addiction Test score decreased from 67.7 (SD 18.3; 6/13, 46%) at week 0 to 56.2 (SD 25.1; 5/9, 56%) at week 13 in the vCBT group, compared to an increase from 66.9 (SD 21.9; 7/13, 54%) to 68.0 (SD 18.7; 4/9, 44%) in the control group. For all outcomes, no significant differences were found between the 2 groups (all P>.05).

Conclusions

This study suggested the practical feasibility of vCBT for parents of adolescents with internet addiction. Further large-scale, multicenter randomized controlled trials are necessary to examine the effectiveness.

Trial Registration

UMIN Clinical Trials Registry UMIN000032483; https://tinyurl.com/yuhen6c9
Correction: Human Brucellosis in Iraq: Spatiotemporal Data Analysis From 2007-2018 (Preprint)
Authors: Mustafa Ali Hazim , Khaleel Hanan Abdulghafoor , Lami Faris
Published: July 2024

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Exercise and Cognitive Function in Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Bradshaw Ellen , Alejmi Abdulfattah , Rossetti Gabriella , D'Avossa Giovanni , Macdonald Jamie Hugo
Published: July 2024

Key Points

Cognitive impairment is common in CKD. Exercise targets multiple risk factors of cognitive decline.

Meta-analysis found that exercise had a small but positive effect on cognitive function in CKD, albeit the quality of evidence was low.

Further analyses revealed that aerobic exercise was particularly beneficial and that exercise did not substantially increase harms.

Background

People living with CKD are at higher risk of cognitive impairment. Exercise may improve cognitive function. This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was completed to determine the efficacy and harms of exercise in improving cognitive function in people living with CKD.

Methods

A systematic literature review identified randomized controlled trials of people with any stage of CKD, with an intervention that exercised large-muscle groups, and with a validated outcome measure of cognitive function. First, harms were analyzed. Then a random-effects meta-analysis was completed with subsequent planned subgroup analyses to investigate heterogeneity between CKD stages and treatments; between different exercise types, durations, and intensities; and between different outcome methodologies. Finally, quality of evidence was rated.

Results

Nineteen trials randomized 1160 participants. Harms were reported on 94 occasions in intervention groups versus 83 in control. The primary analysis found that exercise had a small but statistically significant effect on cognition in CKD (effect size=0.22; 95% confidence intervals, 0.00 to 0.44; P = 0.05). However, the quality of evidence was rated as low. Subgroup analyses found that type of exercise moderated the effect on cognition (chi square=7.62; P = 0.02), with positive effects only observed following aerobic exercise (effect size=0.57; 95% confidence interval, 0.21 to 0.93; P = 0.002).

Conclusions

Across the spectrum of CKD, exercise had a small but positive and clinically meaningful effect on cognitive function and did not seem to be harmful. Aerobic exercise was particularly beneficial. However, the results must be interpreted cautiously because of the low quality of evidence. Nevertheless, care teams may choose to recommend aerobic exercise interventions to prevent cognitive decline. Researchers should design unbiased studies to clarify what intensity and duration of exercise is required to maximize efficiency of such exercise interventions.
Salario digno en la industria automotriz terminal en México: el caso de BMW en San Luis Potosí
Authors: Sánchez-González Karen Estefanía , García-Jiménez Humberto
Published: July 2024

En la presente investigación se empleó la metodología Anker y Anker (2017) para medir el salario digno y evaluar la capacidad de reproducción socioeconómica de los trabajadores en el nivel salarial más bajo. Esta medición compara el salario contractual con el salario mínimo, el salario de pobreza extrema urbana y el salario de pobreza urbana, además de calcular el porcentaje de aumento necesario para acercarse a un salario digno. Los resultados revelan que el salario contractual supera el salario mínimo en un 47%, en un 48% por encima del salario de pobreza extrema urbana, aunque se encuentra 4% por debajo del salario de pobreza urbana. Y está significativamente por debajo del salario digno, con un déficit del 49%.
Validity of project-based teaching module to empower students' environmental caring character
Authors: Hartanto Wily , Purnomo Tarzan , Yakub Pramita
Published: July 2024

Environmental problems caused by waste and exploitation of natural resources can be exacerbated by a lack of awareness and concern for the environment. One of the contributing factors is the lack of utilization of learning resources and environmental-based media in education. This study aims to develop and validate a teaching module based on the PjBL (Project-based Learning) model to increase students' environmental awareness, especially on the topic of environmental change. By using the 4D Model, this study uses quantitative descriptive analysis involving validation by two experts. The validation values ​​for learning plan, learning media, and students' worksheet were 3.48, 3.52, and 3.45, respectively. The results of the recapitulation of validity data show a total score of 3.48 with a valid category. It was concluded that teaching modules based on project to improve environmental character are worthy of being applied in Biology learning at school.
O desafio da escolarização aberta e em rede em Sombrio-SC: relatos e sistematização de metodologias participativas e práticas inovadoras na educação
Authors: Souza Marcio Vieira de , De Lucca José Eduardo , Réus Vanderleia Benedet , Medeiros Josiane dos Santos
Published: July 2024

Diante da complexidade da prática docente, esse livro é um registro, um resgate e uma valorização de experiências pedagógicas práticas, fruto de uma construção coletiva de vários atores (escolas, professores, estudantes, comunidade regional, secretaria de educação, prefeitura, universidade pública, pesquisadores, assessoria educacional, entre outros) e tem como propósito contribuir com a melhoria da ação pedagógica, visando valorizar a inovação social e a criatividade na educação. Assim, partindo das bases, das escolas, dos professores, dos estudantes, e da comunidade escolar e suas redes de escolarização aberta, com suas iniciativas locais e regionais, por meio de ações e práticas metodológicas participativas, ativas, objetivando também com a produção e sistematização desse conhecimento e os relatos destas experiências, inspirar outras experiências de escolarização aberta com metodologias participativas, ativas e inovadoras na educação.
Analysis of cashiers’ work postures using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC): a case study in Yogyakarta
Authors: Prahasti Saptiana Nur , Vicananda Ladayan Pradana , Ma’ruf Khakam , Setiawan Rizal Justian , Azizah Nur
Published: July 2024

The analysis of cashiers' work postures aims to minimize or avoid musculoskeletal problems. The research uses Quick Exposure Check (QEC) to identify working condition problems that focus on the back, shoulders, arms, and neck. The goal is to improve working conditions by reducing the risk of worker fatigue, unergonomic work postures, and musculoskeletal pain, which leads to increased productivity. To determine the extent of musculoskeletal disorders, the research method uses a quick exposure check that focuses on the upper body, including the back, neck, arms/shoulders, and wrists, which are common problem areas for workers. Based on the collected data, the exposure score and level are calculated to determine the follow-up to the research. The data shows that 50% of cashiers have an exposure level of 50 - 60%, and further research and changes are required. Meanwhile, another 50% of cashiers have an exposure level value above 70%, requiring immediate research and changes. The conclusion of this analysis is that it is essential to continuously check and maintain the ergonomics of the cashier's work. Regular inspections and necessary corrective actions must be conducted to ensure ergonomic working conditions and protect the health of cashiers.
Process improvement analysis in toll corridor development with lean six sigma approach: case in PT Jasamarga Related Business
Authors: Batubara David Perkasa , Rouli Juliana
Published: July 2024

Toll Corridor Development (TCD) is one of the businesses conducted by PT Jasamarga Related Business as a follow-up to the issuance of Peraturan Menteri Pekerjaan Umum dan Perumahan Rakyat (PUPR) No. 28 of 2021. In the development of its first TCD project, Jasamarga Related Business (JMRB) encountered issues that resulted in the delay of the project's completion. The purpose of this research is to analyze and make improvements to the causes of delays in the Taman Mini TCD project. In this research, the lean six sigma approach is used to analyze process improvements that can be carried out so that these problems can be minimized in the further development of TCD. To identify activities that cause delays in the implementation of this project, the critical path method (CPM) was used based on the results of interviews with those directly involved in the development of TCD project. From the activities that cause the delay, a causal analysis is carried out using a fishbone diagram, and then an analysis of possible improvements is carried out using a lean concept approach. Based on the analysis results, three main issues are identified, namely inadequate planning process, ineffective partner or consultant selection process and delays in construction completion. From the cause-and-effect analysis, it can be concluded that potential improvements can be made by implementing the concept of pull planning, improving the business process by reducing waste and enhancing value-added activities, establishing effective stakeholder management, and maximizing the use of technology-based applications to aid project control.
Spare parts warehouse re-layout design with kaizen 5S implementation to reduce wasted time searching for machine parts
Authors: Nuryono Arif , Kurnia Hibarkah , Zulkarnaen Iskandar
Published: July 2024

Increasing the productivity and efficiency of production machines cannot be separated from the availability of machine spare parts in the warehouse department. Delays in the delivery of spare parts if machine problems occur often become a problem that disrupts efficiency. This delay was caused by the search for engine spare parts in the warehouse taking too long to find. The long search time was caused by the irregular placement of the materials and the messy condition of the warehouse. This research aims to make improvements to the goods search process to make it faster and more effective in the warehouse area and increase warehouse capacity using warehouse re-layout. This research method uses the implementation of warehouse re-layouts combined with the application of Kaizen 5S in controlling the condition of machine spare parts. This research found that the reason for the long search time for machine spare parts was due to the lack of knowledge of warehouse operators and the absence of training regarding the application of the 5S method, as well as the careless placement of spare parts in warehouses that were not neatly arranged.  This research has resulted in a reduction in search time for engine spare parts from 6.4 minutes to 4 minutes per spare part unit or a decrease of 36.5%. Meanwhile, the results of the warehouse re-layout resulted in an increase in warehouse capacity from 80 pallets to 316 pallets, an increase of 395%.
Combination of value stream mapping (VSM) method and kanban system to reduce time waste in the production process of making parts for the four-wheel vehicle industry
Authors: Pasha Vebina Sheila , Chin Jacky
Published: July 2024

Fulfilling orders from customers in the automotive industry is a necessity that inevitably causes problems that arise in product delivery to customers due to production delays and decreased production yields. The production process often experiences wasted time in the production process of four-wheeled vehicle spare parts. This research aims to reduce production process time, provide solutions to reduce waste and increase the number of four-wheeled vehicle spare parts produced. This research method uses the Lean Manufacturing (LM) approach by combining the Value Stream Mapping (VSM) method with Kanban system improvements, the application of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and the Kaizen method. This research found that four factors cause waste in process time, including environmental factors, methods, humans, and machines. This research produces the right solution in the relay out of the Assembly and Final Inspection production processes, as well as the use of the e-kanban system in material and product inventory. The research results have reduced the production process time from 17.10 days to 10.05 days, meaning a decrease of 41.22%. This affected production results which increased from an average monthly production of 42,917 pcs to 60,157 pcs, meaning an increase of 128.65%.
Religion and Its Position in the Society: A Critical Study on Rudolf Carnap’s Thoughts
Authors: Supriyanto Supriyanto
Published: July 2024

The battle between rationalism and empiricism is a reaction arising from an attempt to have an understanding of reality. Wilhelm Dilthey’s critique of positivism gave birth to the Vienna Circle with his ideas on logical positivism or neo-positivism. This paper explains Rudolf Carnap’s, the most prominent figure, thoughts of the understanding of religious theology’s position in logical positivism. The research results state that: first, the Vienna Circle significantly contributed to the development of contemporary philosophy; second, they were based on verification-confirmation, metaphysical elimination, and combination of knowledge aspects; and third, the transcendental philosophy offered by Immanuel Kant was on which our further studies were based. Transcendental philosophy was born out of “conflict” between empiricism and rationalism.
A Comprehensive Appraisal of the Movements aiming at Fostering Sirah Studies in British India during 1857-1947 CE
Authors: (Corresponding Author) Hafiz Muhammad Naeem , Abdul Hamid Faisal @ Ahmad Faisal , Yussuf Ahmad , Umair Raouf Muhammad
Published: July 2024

The study of Sirah stands as a cornerstone of Islamic Studies and related disciplines, having evolved profoundly over the centuries. It offers indispensable historical context and serves as a guiding beacon for Muslims in their faith and conduct. Between 1857 and 1947, Sirah Studies in the Subcontinent underwent a transformative phase that significantly influenced global Sirah scholarship. This period was marked by the emergence of critical works by Orientalists, which spurred robust responses from Muslim scholars in the region, catalyzing the rise of various influential Sirah movements. Traditionally, these movements have been analyzed in isolation, overlooking their collective impact on the evolution of modern Sirah studies. This research aims to bridge that gap by examining the combined effects of these movements, underscoring their unified contributions to the reformation and advancement of Sirah Sciences in the subcontinent.
Türkiye’deki Geçici Koruma Statüsündeki Suriyeli Çocukların Gelecek Hayallerinin ve Mevcut Durumlarının Resim Yoluyla Belirlenmesi
Authors: Ramazan Oya , Semerci Didem , Kontaş Azaklı Tuğba
Published: July 2024

BBu araştırmanın amacı, geçici koruma kararı ile Türkiye’ye yerleşen Suriyeli çocukların gelecek hayallerinin ve mevcut durumlarının resim yolu ile belirlenmesidir. Nitel araştırma yaklaşımlarından durum çalışması yöntemi kullanılan bu araştırmanın çalışma grubunu, İstanbul’un Sultanbeyli ilçesindeki bir devlet okulunda eğitim gören 6-9 yaş arası 15 Suriyeli çocuk (9’u erkek 6’sı kız) oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri çocuklara çizdirilen ‘en büyük hayalini’ ve ‘nerede kimlerle yaşadığını’ içeren iki farklı resimden elde edilmiştir. Bulgulara göre çocukların mevcut durumlarını yansıtan resimlerde ağırlıklı olarak kendileri ile aile üyelerini, duygusal ifadeleri ve ev figürlerini çizmişlerdir. Çocukların en büyük hayallerini çizdikleri resimlerde ise daha çok ülke, meslek, ev araba gibi temel ihtiyaçları resmettikleri görülmüştür. Çocukların en büyük hayalin nedir temalı çizimleri ile nerede ve kimlerle yaşıyorsun temalı çizimleri karşılaştırıldığında şu anda kendilerini mutsuz ve güvensiz hissetmelerine rağmen gelecekten umutlu oldukları ve değerli görüldükleri ortamlarda yaşamayı hayal ettikleri sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Bu çalışma göçü, hayalleri ve gerçekleri genellikle daha geniş göç anlatısında gölgede kalan en genç ve savunmasız katılımcıların gözünden görme ihtiyacını ortaya koymaktadır.
Metodologia de avaliação da qualidade de serviços de informação um levantamento bibliográfico sobre o tema
Authors: Maia Maria Aniolly Queiroz , Shintaku Milton , Schiessl Ingrid , Macêdo Diego José
Published: July 2024

A prestação de serviços informacionais tem se tornado cada vez mais frequente na sociedade. Entretanto, pelas próprias características dos serviços, há certa dificuldade na avaliação da qualidade. Diante desse cenário, o objetivo da presente pesquisa é efetuar um estudo bibliográfico sobre metodologias de avaliação da qualidade de serviços de informação a partir das produções científicas disponíveis no Portal OasisBr e Portal de Periódicos da Capes. Os resultados mostraram algumas possibilidades de metodologias utilizadas na avaliação da qualidade dos serviços de forma abrangente e específicas para a avaliação dos serviços de informação, como a SERVQual, Método Kano e outras. Com isso, pode-se contribuir com um tema ainda pouco explorado.
Cladribine in the treatment of hairy cell leukemia: A single-centre ten-year experience
Authors: Ilic Jovanka , Sekulic Borivoj , Dokic Marina , Tomic Velimir , Urosevic Ivana , Savic Aleksandar
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Hairy cell leukemia is a rare, indolent chronic
lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by circulating B cells with
cytoplasmic projections, pancytopenia, and recurrent infections. This study
aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cladribine in managing the
disease among patients treated at the Clinical Centre of Vojvodina. Material
and Methods. This study included 34 patients with immunohistochemically
confirmed hairy cell leukemia, treated with cladribine from September 2013
to December 2023. Clinical data were reviewed and analyzed using standard
statistical methods. Results. At the time of cladribine administration, the
median age was 53; 50% of patients were symptomatic, 65% had pancytopenia,
and 62% presented with splenomegaly. After the first cycle, 68.75% of
patients achieved a complete hematologic response, and the overall response
rate was 100%. The median follow-up period was 51 months. During this
period, two patients were diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancers, one with
renal cell carcinoma, and one with both myelodysplastic syndrome and
prostate cancer. Additionally, 88% of patients experienced at least one
infection, with viral infections being the most frequent complications. Four
patients died during the follow-up period, and the 5-year survival rate was
97%. Conclusion. Cladribine is an effective treatment for hairy cell
leukemia, demonstrating a good safety profile and potential for long-term
remission.
Assessment of cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes and albuminuric diabetic kidney disease phenotype
Authors: Vujasevic Milica , Lalic Nebojsa , Jotic Aleksandra , Milicic Tanja , Macesic Marija , Lukic Ljiljana
Published: July 2024

Introduction. The aim of this study is analysis of cardiovascular risk in
non-albuminuric and albuminuric patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic
kidney disease. Material and Methods. The study included 136 patients with
type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (estimated glomerular filtration
rate <90 ml/ min/1.73 m2). Patients were divided into two groups: Group A
(patients without albuminuria) and Group B (patients with albuminuria). The
cardiovascular risk was assessed through a retrospective analysis of data
from electronic medical records. Results. We found statistically
significantly more patients with stage 3a (Group A: 10% vs. Group B: 54%)
and stage 3b (Group A: 7% vs. Group B: 13%; p<0.05) chronic kidney disease
in the albuminuric group. These patients also had a longer duration of
diabetes (Group A: 13.43?9.56 vs. Group B: 17.14?9.17 years; p<0.05), a
higher frequency of male subjects (Group A: 44% vs. Group B: 63.9%; p<0.05)
and a higher prevalence of smokers. The presence of hypertension was
significantly more frequent in Group B (Group A: 89% vs. Group B: 97.2%;
p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of
age and metabolic control. However, coronary heart disease (Group A: 36% vs.
Group B: 55.6%; p<0.05), peripheral artery disease (Group A: 16% vs. Group
B: 22.2%; p<0.05), and stroke (Group A: 5% vs. Group B: 22.2%; p<0.05) were
significantly more common in patients with type 2 diabetes and albuminuria.
Conclusion. The albuminuric phenotype of diabetic kidney disease is
associated with greater kidney function impairment, a longer duration of
diabetes, and a higher prevalence in men. The presence of albuminuria
significantly increases cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes
and chronic kidney disease. Using renoprotective antihyperglycemic agents is
essential in this group of patients, as they have an increased mortality
risk.
Comparing Healthcare Service Utilization in Insured vs. Non Insured Households in Rural Atsbi Womberta
Authors: KA* Seid ` , G Yohannes
Published: July 2024

Community-based health insurance schemes (CBHI) in Africa are gaining attention due to high healthcare costs in developing nations, affecting 6% of individuals in extreme poverty. The World Health Organization emphasizes the need for sustainable health funding schemes to ensure access to health services. Ethiopia faces poor healthcare funding, making it one of the world’s poorest nations. Tigray implemented community-based insurance as a pilot study in 69 rural communities since 2010. The objective of this study was compare differences in healthcare service utilization between community-based health insurance among insured and non-insured households in rural Atsbi-Wemberta district. A community-based comparative cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach was conducted on 172 households. Data was analyzed using SPSS, and inferential statistics were used to measure factors’ association with outcome variables. A study in Kebelle revealed that the majority of respondents were female-headed, engaged in both insurance schemes, and had higher education levels. Marital status was also significant, with 89% living with their families. The majority were married, with 91.8% insured and 86.0% uninsured. Family size and income were significant factors, with high-salary households less likely to be members of the Community Based Health Insurance (CBHI) scheme. The study found that most participants considered themselves intermediate healthcare providers, with limited service due to affordability and segregation. The study suggests increasing healthcare service utilization by introducing Community Benefits Health Insurance (CBHI) to improve access to healthcare and promote good governance. However, the study faces criticism for unfairness and insufficient benefits for non-insured participants. Household were enrolled in CBHI (56.2%) were more probable to use health care service than households who were not enrolled (43.8%) (χ2=21.359, p<0.001). Community Benefits Insurance (CBHI) has increased healthcare utilization among insured households due to reduced illness costs and increased healthcare professional involvement. Factors like income, family size, and travel time contribute to higher utilization. However, challenges include lack of knowledge and community awareness.
Prevalence of Risk Factors Associated with Placental Malaria in Observational Study in Kator Primary Health Center South Sudan
Authors: BG* Kueil , O David , J Majok , MO Walter
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Civil unrest, public health system fragility and community mass relocation had played major roles in development of Placental Malaria Parasitization. This study aimed to measure and identifies risk factors associated with placental malaria infections in Kator primary health center. Methods and Materials: 115 enrolled pregnant women in cross-section survey after signing consent form using observational technique tools in one year period. ABO, peripheral blood antigen detection for malaria parasites using RDT kits and quantitative questionnaire information were obtained at recruitment phase while second peripheral blood for placental malaria parasites species applying RDT, placental weight and baby weight were measured after delivery as phase two. SPSS version 26 was applied with 0.005% P-value and CI 95%. Results: Out of 115 recruited pregnant women only (86.0%) 99 reached delivery room. With 29 primigravidae, 23 secundigravidae and 47 multigravidae; primigravida OR 95%CI 2.4 (1.73-5.64) P-vale 0.00013 and secundigravida with OR 95% CI1.8 (1.23-2.93) P-value 0.00072 and multigravida with OR 95% CI 1.5 (0.91-3.45) P-value 0.83. untreated bed net with OR 95% CI 1.4 (1.12-3.08) P-value 0.00053 and shared bed net at night with OR 95% CI 7.4(5.18-17.32) P-value 0.00027. Low birth weight, low placental weight and blood group O were not associated with placental malaria. Overall Placental Malaria prevalent was 26.3%. Conclusion: in this study, elevated placental malaria was recorded in Kator area of South Sudan. Doubling efforts to reduce placental malaria infections and its adverse clinical complications a new strategy to control the syndromic effects of the disease is required.