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NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM NOVEL DAN KESESUAIANNYA SEBAGAI BAHAN AJAR SASTRA DI SMP
Authors: Muhyidin Asep
Published: March 2022

ABSTRACT

This study aims to describe the values of character education contained in Novel  Daun Yang Jatuh Tak Pernah Membenci Angin by  Tere Liye. Research is designed with descriptive qualitative approach the type of library research. Data analysis was conducted with qualitative descriptive techniques through activities of categorization, tabulation, and inference. The results showed, first  there there are five character education values, including 1) religious, 2) integrity, 3) independent, 4) nationalist, and  5) mutual cooperation. Second,  after studying the aspect of language, psychology, and cultural, this novel deserves to be used as teaching materials for literature in junior school.

 

Keywords: character educational values, novel, teaching materials for literature

 

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter dalam novel Daun Yang Jatuh Tak Pernah Membenci Angin karya Tere Liye dan kesesuainnya sebagai bahan ajar sastra di SMP. Penelitian ini didesain dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan jenis penelitian kepustakaan. Analisis data dilakukan dengan  teknik deskriptif kualitatif melalui kegiatan kategorisasi, tabulasi, dan inferensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, pertama terdapat lima nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter dalam novel yaitu; 1) religius, 2) integritas, 3) mandiri, 4) nasionalis, dan gotong royong. Kedua, setelah dikaji dari aspek bahasa, psikologis, dan budaya, novel ini layak dijadikan bahan ajar di SMP.

 

Kata kunci: nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter, novel, bahan ajar sastra
IMPROVING STUDENTS WRITING SKILL BY COLLABORATIVE WRITING FOR STUDENTS OF XI IPA 2 IN SMA NEGERI 4 KEDIRI
Authors: Muslim Jawari , Rohmah Galuh Nur
Published: March 2022

Studies on collaborative writing have proven its effectiveness for improving student's writing performance. However, further exploration is needed on how this method is applied to different writing genres. This research attempts to investigate the result of students’ writing ability by using of collaborative writing. It also describes the implementation as well as the students’ response in using this technique. The subjects were the eleventh graders of SMAN 4 Kediri. The type of this research is a classroom action research. There were two cycles, each of which consisted of three meetings and ended with post-test to measure the improvement of the students’ writing ability. The data were collected by using observation lists, questionnaire, documentation, and writing test. The result showed that all of the students had passed the passing grade. In addition, they stated that they felt happy during the process of writing collaboratively as it was easier for them to compose a text collaboratively with their friends. The finding implied that writing teacher should focus on teaching and learning strategies not only focusing on the transfer of writing concepts. Therefore, collaborative narrative writing is an appropriate technique to be used in improving the students’ writing ability.
Model Read, Answer, Discuss, Explain, and Create untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPS Siswa Pada Pembelajaran Daring
Authors: Chairunnisa Chika Chelita , Prihantini  , Sukardi Rendi Restiana
Published: March 2022

Latar belakang dilaksanakan penelitian ini adalah masih banyak guru yang merasa kesulitan menjabarkan sintaks model pembelajaran yang ada dan masalah kebingungan guru dalam memilih model pembelajaran yang tepat untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran secara daring. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan Model RADEC (Read-Answer-Discuss-Explain-Create) untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar materi IPS siswa kelas IV SDN Kalimulya 1. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam 2 siklus. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, dokumentasi, observasi dan tes lembar evaluasi. Data dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa sebelum menggunakan Model RADEC sebesar 46%, setelah dilaksanakan siklus I meningkat menjadi 69% Kemudian pada siklus II meningkat lagi menjadi 91% sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa Model RADEC (Read-Answer-Discuss-Explain-Create) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS Kelas IV di SDN Kalimulya 1 dan menjadi salah satu alternatif model yang dapat digunakan guru dalam pembelajaran. Kelebihan model ini yaitu dapat menjadi solusi dari masalah rendahnya minat membaca siswa dan meningkatkan keaktifan serta kepercayaan diri siswa dalam berkomunikasi lisan atau tulisan.
An Analysis of EFL Students’ Difficulties in Listening Comprehension at STKIP Muhammadiyah Bogor
Authors: Hadist Muhammad Khoerul , Hidjanah Hidjanah , Dtakiyatuddaaimah Dtakiyatuddaaimah , Dewanti Lucky
Published: March 2022

The purpose of this study is to find out the difficulties or problems and the factor encounter by students in listening comprehension aimed to prepare teacher to help Student difficulties and solve the problems during teaching. This research used qualitative descriptive method. The procedure data employ the questionnaire in collecting data. 61 EFL Students of STKIP Muhammadiyah Bogor as participants. Ther resultd revealed that there were some factors affected to EFL learner in listening comprehension such as listening material, listener attitude and background knowledge, speaker and physical setting, but the most difficulites faced students in this case were lengt speech its about 60%, and unfamiliar words its about 80% in listening material variable. Meanwhile, for the listener attitude and background knowledge at the least there were two items the most difficulties faced such as catching linking word its about 54% and catching proper word its about 44%. The last and the most significant difficulties faced was the speaker and physical setting such as in unclear recorder resulting from poor CD or casset its is about 93%, and poor of recording quality and poor of equipment both of them approximate 90%.
Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Pada Siswa SMK Ditinjau Dari Kecemasan Matematika
Authors: Apriyani Fauziah , Imami Adi Ihsan
Published: March 2022

Proses pembelajaran matematika pada saat pembelajaran tatap muka terbatas untuk sebagian siswa menjadi hal yang menegangkan dan dapat menimbulkan rasa cemas. Rasa cemas yang di alami siswa dapat mengganggu proses pembelajaran matematika terutama pada kemampuan siswa dalam pemecahan masalah matematis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis bagaimana kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis pada siswa SMK ditinjau dari kecemasan matematika. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data tes dan non tes. Teknik non tes berupa angket untuk menilai tingkat kecemasan matematika pada siswa serta teknik tes berupa soal uraian untuk melihat kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis siswa. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI dari salah satu SMK di Jakarta sebanyak 27 siswa. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2021/2022. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa dengan kategori kecemasan matematika rendah dan sangat rendah memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis yang sangat baik. Siswa dengan kategori kecemasan matematika sedang memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis yang baik. Siswa dengan kategori kecemasan matematika tinggi memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalah yang cukup. Sedangkan siswa dengan kategori kecemasan sangat tinggi memiliki kemampuan pemecahan masalah matematis yang kurang.
Effect of incorporating plant-based quercetin on physicochemical properties, consumer acceptability and sensory profiling of nutrition bars
Authors: Bansal Uma , Bhardwaj Aastha , Singh Som Nath , Khubber Sucheta , Sharma Nitya , Bansal Vasudha
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackground: Plant-based quercetin is usually produced using fruit and vegetable wastes and is sold in the market in powdered form. Since it is already used as a supplement in various foods, therefore, a study was conducted to develop calorie rich nutrition bars using plant-based quercetin, that may serve as a promising functional snack with high antioxidant property for general consumption by teenagers, adults, athletes and sports persons. To surmise, this study deals with the development of a novel nutrition bar by utilizing a plant byproduct.Methods: Plant based pure quercetin extract powder (98% Premium grade) was procured from HerbaDiet, Arkure Health Care, Rohtak, Haryana (India). Other materials used were: quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) (Pro nature Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd.); instant white oats (Kellogg’s India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi); canola oil (Jivo Wellness Pvt. Ltd.); jaggery (Village product industries); nuts- comprising almond, cashew, walnut, roasted & salted pistachios (Happilo International Pvt. Ltd.).Objective: The study was carried out in order to formulate calorie and nutrient rich bars for all the age-groups with a prime focus on antioxidant-quercetin.  Results: Quercetin-based nutrition bar was developed with different levels of quercetin (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 mg 100g-1), in addition to other ingredients including oats, quinoa, nuts, canola oil and jaggery. Addition of quercetin showed a significant (p ≤ 0.05) change on its water activity, color and textural attributes. With the increase in the quercetin content, a significant decrease in the water activity and increase in the lightness (L*) and hardness values of nutrition bar samples was observed. The quercetin enriched nutrition bars also showed an increase in total phenolic content as well as antioxidant capacity, as assessed by DPPH radical scavenging activity. Evaluation of overall acceptability and sensory profiling was done for all samples and the one with 60 mg 100g-1 quercetinqualified as the best in sensorial attributes.The main finding: The results revealed that quercetin-based nutrition bar can be a palatable and promising functional food with high antioxidant property.
Exploring determinants of exclusive breastfeeding intention in nulliparous pregnant women: A cross-sectional path analysis
Authors:   Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Yazdanpanah Farahnaz , Nasirzadeh Mostafa ,   Occupational Environment Research Center, Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Ahmadinia Hassan ,   Department of Epidemiology and Biostatics, School of Health, Rafsanjani University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Abdolkarimi Hahdi ,   Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Background: One of the most important ways to improve neonatal health is Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF). Objective: In this study, the determinants of EBF intention were investigated through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in nulliparous pregnant women. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 249 pregnant women in Kerman in 2020. Data was collected using a questionnaire, including, questions related to knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and the intention of EBF. SEM in Amos statistical software version 20 was used to examine the relationships between the studied variables. Results: The mean age of participants was 26.98±6.16 years and the majority of them were housewife. There was significant correlation between the intention of EBF and self-efficacy (r=0.597, P<0.001) knowledge (r=0.337, P<0.001) and attitude (r=0.344, P<0.001). Breastfeeding self-efficacy was the strongest predictor of intention to EBF (β=0.352, P<0.001). Conclusion: This study revealed that mothers’ breastfeeding self-efficacy was the most important predictor of the EBF intention.
A Structural Model of Health-Related Quality of Life Based on Parenting Stress and Spiritual Well-Being with the Mediating Role of Locus of Control in Parents of Children with Specific Learning Disorder
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran, Mohammadchenari Behrooz , Marashian Fatemeh Sadat ,   Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran, Talebzadeh Shoushtari Marzieh ,   Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran
Published: March 2022

Background: Raising children with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) is a stressful experience that may influence the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) of parents of children with SLD. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of locus of control in the relationship of parenting stress and spiritual well-being with HRQOL in parents of children with SLD. Materials & Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study population comprised all parents of children with SLD in 2020-21, among whom 174 parents were selected through convenience sampling. The research instruments included the SF-36 Questionnaire, Parenting Stress Index, the Spiritual Well-Being Questionnaire, and the Locus of Control Scale. The proposed model was evaluated using path analysis. Results: there was a significant relationship between spiritual well-being and HRQOL, locus of control and HRQOL, parenting stress and locus of control, and between spiritual well-being and locus of control (P<0.01). However, no significant relationship was found between parenting stress and HRQOL. Indirect paths of parenting stress were significantly correlated with HRQOL through the mediating role of locus of control and there was a significant relationship between spiritual well-being and HRQOL with the mediating role of locus of control (P<0.01). Conclusion: This study revealed that locus of control is a significant mediator in the relationship of parenting stress and spiritual well-being with HRQOL in parents of children with learning disorder.
Psychosocial Problems During the COVID-19 Epidemic Crisis
Authors:   Health Sciences Research Center, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran., Feiz Arefi Maryam , Poursadeqiyan Mohsen ,   Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Published: March 2022

The emergence of COVID-19 and its pandemic has been associated with fear and panic [1]. This pandemic has caused disorders such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Given that this crisis may last for weeks to months, mental health conditions are expected to worsen [2, 3]. Fear of infection and stress of keeping surfaces and hands clean intensify obsessive thoughts. Also, following disturbing news and large amounts of sometimes contradictory information received have exacerbated stress and anxiety [3].
Mental Health Status of Medical Staff Working in Ardabil Prehospital Emergency During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Students Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran., Asadi Hosein , Habobi Soola Aghil ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran., Davari Mahnaz ,   Students Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Background: Prehospital emergency staff usually encounter patients in situations that can affect the mental health of the medical staff and cause symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. This study aimed to determine depression, anxiety, and stress in prehospital emergency personnel during the COVID-19 epidemic in Ardabil City, Iran, 2020. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2020 to April 2020 with the participation of 138 working staff in the prehospital emergency department of Ardabil City. The samples were selected by the census method. Necessary information was collected with a two-part questionnaire: a demographic questionnaire and the DASS-21 standard questionnaire. DASS-21 is a 21-item questionnaire that consists of three subscales of 7 questions: depression, anxiety, and stress. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, and inferential analysis, including analysis of variance, independent t test, and multiple regression using SPSS software v. 22 statistical software. Results: The results showed that 45.7% of the staff had moderate depression, 44.9% moderate anxiety, and 77.5% normal stress. There was a significant relationship between work experience and stress level (P=0.03). There were significant associations between age with depression (P=0.04), anxiety (P=0.00) and stress (P=0.01). There was also a significant relationship between gender and variables of stress (P=0.00) and anxiety (P=0.01). Multiple regression results showed that gender and education variables are predictors of anxiety and stress, and age and education variables are predictors of depression (P<0.05). Conclusion: More than half of the staff had moderate to severe depression and anxiety. Considering that prehospital emergency personnel has a vital role in improving and promoting people’s health in the community, eliminating the underlying factors that cause emotional reactions in them is considered a health priority.
Investigating the Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Preventive Behaviors in the COVID-19 Epidemic Mediated By Hope and Mental Wellbeing: A Case Study of Women Living in Tehran City, Iran
Authors:   Department of Cultural Sociology, Faculty of Faculty of Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Adelinejad Fatemeh , Alipour Fardin ,   Department of Social Work, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Background: According to the World Health Organization, preventive measures are the only non-pharmacological method to combat the COVID-19 epidemic. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived social support and preventive behaviors mediated by the variables of life expectancy and mental wellbeing. Materials and Methods: This study is applied in terms of purpose and was conducted by survey method. The statistical population included women living in Tehran City, Iran, with a sample size of 428. The study data were collected using the preventive behavior scale, mental wellbeing scale, Snyder hope scale, and multidimensional perceived social support scale. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS 25 and AMOS 23 software. Results: The study results showed a positive and significant relationship between perceived social support and mental wellbeing, between perceived social support and life expectancy, and between mental wellbeing and life expectancy. Also, life expectancy and mental wellbeing variables mediate between perceived social support and preventive behaviors. Conclusion: Considering the critical role of women in family management and preventive measures during the COVID-19 epidemic, strengthening social support networks, hope, and mental wellbeing should be considered.
Investigating the Role of Empathy in Psychological Capital Impact on Stress Caused by Contracting COVID-19 in Nurses: A Case Study of Nurses of Tehran Oil Hospital
Authors:   Department of Public Administration, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran., Bahmani Akbar
Published: March 2022

Background: Rapid transmission and sudden outbreak of new coronavirus have caused widespread stress among the community and treatment staff. Regarding the consecutive peaks of the disease, its persistence stress, in the long run, creates destructive effects and leads to physical weakness and psychological complications. Hence, the present study seeks to find proper ways to promote psychological capital and reduce the stress of contracting COVID-19 with the mediating role of empathy. Materials and Methods: The present research was an applied and analytical study. It is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2020. The study’s statistical population comprised 510 nurses working in Tehran Oil Industry Hospital. Using a simple random sampling method and Krejcie and Morgan table, a sample of 160 was selected. The data collection tool was a standard questionnaire whose validity and reliability have been confirmed. For data analysis, we used the structural equation modeling method and the Pearson correlation test to examine the relationship between variables. Results: The findings showed the significant and direct effect of psychological capital on empathy and a significant inverse impact of both empathy and psychological capital on the stress of contracting COVID-19 in nurses. The mediating role of empathy in the relationship between psychological capital and contracting COVID-19 stress was also confirmed. Conclusion: Accordingly, by promoting the components of psychological capital in nurses, the hospital managers can prepare them for daily stress during the coronavirus epidemic. Also, by strengthening the empathy indicators in employees along with psychological capital, the tensions related to this disease can be overcome more than ever.
The Effect of Yoga on Musculoskeletal Pain in Elderly Females: A Clinical Trial
Authors:   Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Geriatric Care Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Mirzaei Tayebeh , Tavakoli Omolbanin ,   Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Geriatric Care Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Ravari Ali ,   Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Geriatric Care Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Objectives: Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a common problem in the elderly. Yoga exercise can be considered a non-pharmacological and complementary method for pain control. The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of yoga on chronic musculoskeletal pain in elderly females referring to selected health centers in Rafsanjan, Iran. Methods: In this clinical trial, 60 females over 60 years of age with musculoskeletal pain were randomly divided into two intervention and control groups. The intervention group received three one-hour training sessions weekly for eight weeks, and they did yoga for 1 hour in each session. The pain was measured in both groups before the intervention and at weeks four and eight using the McGill Pain Questionnaire. The control group did not receive any special intervention. Results: The mean musculoskeletal pain decreased at the end of the 4th and 8th weeks after performing yoga in the intervention group compared to the control group (P<0.005). The subscales of sensory dimension and severity of pain showed no decrease after four weeks compared to the control group (P>0.005). However, at the end of the eighth week, all the pain subscales decreased in the intervention group (P<0.005). Discussion: The obtained results revealed that practicing yoga continuously could reduce musculoskeletal pain in elderly females; thus, it is suggested that such yoga exercises be included in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain in this group.
Waste Management to Improve the Condition in Kerman Graduate University of Technology
Authors:   Department of Environment, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran., Ghavam Abbas , Vahidi Hossein ,   Department of Environment, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Background: Green management is a significant factor in the sustainable development and improvement of organizational performance levels. Therefore, the development of university waste management with a green management approach can improve university sustainability indicators of environmental status and quality. This study aims to evaluate the Kerman Graduate University of Technology (KGUT) status of waste management. Methods: In this study, using field visits, checklists, and interviews with managers and service personnel, the status of waste management in different KGUT buildings was investigated. A sampling of university waste was performed, and then the storage status of special wastes and tanks was examined. Finally, we tried to suggest solutions to improve the status of the waste management system. Results: In this study, using the analytical hierarchy process, the indicators were prioritized. Also, sampling and physical analysis of university waste was performed, and the amount of waste production was compared with other universities. Twenty-one indicators impacting KGUT waste management were discussed and prioritized in three categories of educational, executive, and managerial measures. The per capita production of ordinary waste in the University was found to be 233.5 g/d, an average amount comparable to other universities. Conclusion: The management of hazardous waste in the University needs attention, and improving the storage system and its disposal is the priority of corrective measures. An important step is training staff and students in waste management, which can pave the way for many changes.
Evaluating the Changes in Quantities and Types of Substrates Containing Organic Wastes on the Growth and Reproduction of the Earthworm (Eisenia fetida)
Authors:   Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran., Alipour Saeed Mohammad , Fataei Ebrahim ,   Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran., Nasehi Fatemeh ,   Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran., Imani Aliakbar ,   Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Background: The feasibility of converting organic wastes into vermicompost and the effect of adding such wastes into the substrate on the growth and reproduction of the earthworm (Eisenia fetida) were investigated in the present study through a two-factor factorial experiment with a completely randomized design in triplicate. Methods: The first factor with nine different treatment combinations included control; potato (P); carrot pulp (C); vegetables (V); sawdust (S); potato, vegetables, and carrot pulp (PVC); sawdust, potato, and carrot pulp (SPC); vegetables, sawdust, and potato (VSP); and carrot pulp, vegetables, potato, sawdust (CVPS). The second factor was related to two different amounts of 100 and 150 g. This research was carried out using the analysis of basket trials in Tonekabon County, Mazandaran Province, Iran, in 2021. The base substrate of earthworms was animal manure positioned in boxes and washed with urban tap water to reach a pH value between 6.5 to 7. After ripening the vermicompost, the boxes were emptied, and the worms were counted. Results: The analysis of variance showed a significant difference in the number of cocoons between the studied treatments (P<0.1), but there was no significant difference in the number of worms between groups. The maximum number of cocoons (mean=605) corresponded to the sawdust treatment combination (S), and the minimum number of cocoons (mean=185) was found in the vegetable treatment combination (V). Conclusion: The treatment of manure bed with sawdust wastes provided the optimal conditions for the growth and reproduction of E. fetida.
Comparison of the Mechanical Effects of Silver Nanoparticles on Some Types of Organisms
Authors:   Department of Biotechnology, School of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Falavarjan Branch, Isfahan, Iran., Mousavi Seyyedeh Mahbouube , Naghsh Nooshin ,   Department of Biotechnology, School of Basic Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Falavarjan Branch, Isfahan, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Introduction: The main purpose of this study was to compare the metacognitive beliefs of people with hypochondriasis Covid 19 and normal people. Method: In this research, the causal-comparative method has been used. The statistical population of the study included all people with hypochondriasis disorder Covid 19 in Arak, based on this, 30 people from the population with this disorder and 30 people from the normal population were selected by available sampling method and based on Age and education were matched. Data were collected based on the short form of the 1997 Wells Metacognition Questionnaire (MCQ-30). Multivariate analysis of variance was used to analyze the data. Ethical considerations the present study has been registered with the code IR.IAU.ARAK.REC.1399.036 in the ethics committee of Islamic Azad University Arak branch. And defended in the form of a master's thesis in clinical psychology in September 2020. Before starting the study, informed consent form was obtained and the subjects could leave the study at any stage of the study if they wanted. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between metacognitive beliefs in patients with hypochondriasis covid 19 and normal individuals (P <0.001). These patients were significantly different from normal individuals in the components of positive beliefs about worry, negative beliefs about thought control, self-awareness, cognitive uncertainty, and the need to control thoughts. And in the components of positive beliefs about anxiety, negative beliefs. They got higher scores on controlling thoughts and cognitive self but on the components of cognitive uncertainty and the need to control thoughts compared to normal people. Conclusion: Hypochondriasis disorder causes many problems for the individual and the health system, so by recognizing the dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs of these patients, metacognitive therapy can be an effective treatment for this disorder.
The Effects of Problem-solving-based Puberty Group Counseling on Adolescent Girls’ Health Concerns
Authors:   Department of Midwifery, School of Medical, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran., Hoseini Zahra , Akbari Torkestani Naeimeh ,   Department of Midwifery, School of Medical, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran., Majidi Abed ,   Department of Consulting, School of Educational Science and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran., Moslemi Azam ,   Department of Biostatistics, School of Medical, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Background and Aim: Among the different periods of human life, adolescence is one of the most important and valuable periods of each personchrs life and anxiety is very common in this period of development and can continue into adulthood. One of the concerns is health concern so it is the best time to target the efforts of preventive behavior during adolescence. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the effect of group-based puberty counseling on problem-solving health concerns of adolescent girls. Methods & Materials: This study is an educational trial with a pre-test and post-test design that is performed on 60 female students aged 15-18 years in Tehran (30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group) who meet the inclusion criteria and by sampling method. Two-stage cluster random sampling was performed. Data were collected using a questionnaire containing demographic information and a standard health concern questionnaire. The intervention was designed by group discussion during 6 sessions for the experimental group and after 2 months, information was collected from both groups and analyzed by chi-square, independent t-test and paired t-test. Ethical Considerations: This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences (Code: IR.ARAKMU.REC.1397.262), and all participants have read and signed the informed consent. Results: According to the results of the study, before the educational intervention in the experimental group, the mean scores of anxiety in: personal health were 3.90, sexual health was 3.77, communication was 3.83, emotional health was 5.43 and the total score of anxiety was 16.10. The intervention had changed to 2.53, 2.03, 2.97, 3.30 and 10.90, respectively. This change was significant in the areas of sexual health, emotional health and total anxiety score (P<0.005). Also, the experimental and control groups, after the educational intervention, had significant differences in the areas of personal health, emotional health and total anxiety score (P<0.005). Conclusion The results of the intervention showed that group discussion can reduce the health concerns of adolescent girls.
Evaluation the Effectiveness of Ibuprofen in Improving Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Authors:   School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran., Beheshtifard Maryam , Alinejad Saeed ,   Department of Pediatric, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran., Habibi Danial ,   Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran., Ghandi Yazdan ,   Department of Pediatric, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Background and Aim: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a common problem in premature neonates, especially in neonate’s low birth weight (LBW). This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of oral and intravenous ibuprofen in the management of PDA. Methods & Materials: We enrolled 40 low birth weight neonates (gestational age <37 weeks) with PDA into semi-experimental study. the LBW neonates received ibuprofen as an initial dose of 10 mg/kg, followed by 5 mg/kg at 24 and 48 hours later. The exclusion criteria were congenital chromosome anomalies, congenital heart disease, asphyxia, sepsis. The PDA was initially confirmed by echocardiography. Treatment efficacy was evaluated by echocardiography after the treatment. Ethical Considerations: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Arak University of Medical Sciences (Code: IR.ARAKMU.REC.1396.265). Results: Of the total participants 37.5% (female 25) were girls. Gestational age ranges from 29 to 36 weeks. The average birth weight was 1639±616 gr and the minimum of weight 750 gr. the mean gestational age was 30.4±4.0 weeks. After the first dose of ibuprofen, closure of PDA was observed in 32 patients (80%), PDA closed in eight patients (20%) with to repeat course ibuprofen. There was no significant relationship between the frequency of ibuprofen use with gestational age (P=0.06), birth weight (P=0.08), type of delivery (P=0.068) and multiple births (P=0.061). Conclusion: Most LBW neonate with PDA responded to using the first course of ibuprofen. extremely, all LBW infants responded to the second course. it seems that ibuprofen is as effective as ibuprofen for PDA closure even in LBW infants.
Production of Persian Morphosyntactic Structures Based on P-LARSP: Comparing Children With/Without Hearing Loss
Authors:   Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Salmani Masoomeh , Seyed Sepideh ,   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Moradi Sara ,   Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Shirkavand Zohreh ,   Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Sadati Sahar ,   Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran., Tabatabaei Maryam Sadat ,   Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Objective Despite all advancements in hearing amplification, screening, and interventions, concerns still exist about the language outcomes in children with mild to severe hearing loss. The present study aimed to investigate the production of inflectional morphemes, phrase, and clause structures of children with Moderately Severe Hearing Loss (MSHL) and compare with those of the children with Normal Hearing (NH). Materials & Methods The study participants were 88 NH children, aged 2-5 years, and 10 MSHL children, aged 5-6 years. They were recruited by a convenient sampling method. Speech therapists collected language samples in a free play context of the study children, and then the language samples were transcribed and segmented according to P-LARSP (language assessment, remedy, and screening procedure). Of 100 analyzable units, the speech therapists identified, allocated, and counted 14 inflectional morphemes and all clause and phrase structures in each language sample. Results Children with MSHL used significantly fewer numbers of inflectional morphemes (P=0.004), verb/complement+personal pronoun (P=0.009), and prefix/mi/as a tense marker (P=0.025), lower mean length of morpheme/analyzable utterances (P=0.003), higher percentages of one-word utterances (P=0.001), and lower numbers of clause structures in stage V (P=0.002) compared with NH children aged 4-5 years. While the types of clause structures in children with MSHL were similar to those in NH children aged 24-36 months. However, the types of produced inflectional morphemes were restricted compared with all groups of children with NH. Conclusion The present study revealed that children with MSHL are behind younger children with NH in grammatical aspects of the Persian language. They used simpler clauses, limited numbers, and types of inflectional morphemes, as well as clause and phrase structures, and mainly relied on one-word utterances. Continued monitoring of grammatical outcomes is warranted, considering that children who are MSHL are at increased risk for language problems.
Improving the Quality of Healthy Aging Care: Participatory Action Research
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Trabiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran., Zendehtalab Hamidreza , Vanaki Zohreh ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Trabiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran., Memarian Robabeh ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Trabiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: March 2022

Objectives: In elderly care provided by health centers, healthy elderly are neglected in care and education. This qualitative study aimed to standardize healthy ageing care. Methods & Materials: This community-based participatory research with 4 steps (problem detection-design of change programs-implementation of interventions-evaluation) was conducted from 1395 to 1397 in Motahari Health Center of Mashhad, with the participation of 11 health care provider, 54 healthy elderly and 54 family members. The Mean±‌SD age of caregivers was 32.4‌±2.7 years and their mean work experience was 8.3 years. The Mean±‌SD age of the elderly was 64.3‌±‌3.9 years. Data were collected through SERVQUAL questionnaire, interviews, focus group discussions, and field notes. After identifying problems through interviewing 8 staff and 19 seniors, Group discussion sessions were held to design the program. After implementing the change plans, 30 interviews with the participants were conducted again and the comparisons were done and evaluated before and after the change plans. For qualitative content analysis, the method of describing reality was used, and for analyzing quantitative data, descriptive statistics and paired t-test were used. Results: Designed program care could be improve healthy aging care in the health center environment by modifying attitudes, skills and staff empowerment. The Mean±‌SD of quality of care for the elderly and their families in the pre-intervention phase was 63.02‌±‌9.46 and 61.83‌‌‌±‌9.05, respectively. In the post-intervention phase, these values reached 130.19‌±‌14.75 and 122.65‌±‌13.56, respectively, which were statistically significant (P=0.001). Conclusion: The community-based participatory research promoted the quality of elderly services with features such as active, participatory, continuous, comprehensive and supportive care. So this model can be used in other health centers.
Effect of Selected Fall-proof Exercises on Fear of Falling and Quality of Life in the Elderly
Authors:   Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran., Khazanin Hosein , Daneshmandi Hasan ,   Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran. ,, Fakoor Rashid Hosein ,   Department of Sport Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran. ,
Published: March 2022

Objectives: Fear of falling in the elderly can be a disabling disease that causes negative outcomes including reduced daily productivity, reduced physical activities, and lower quality of life. The present study evaluates effects of an 8-week training protocol with selected Fallproof exercises on fear of falling and quality of life in the elderly. Methods & Materials: This is a quasi-experimental study that initiated in 2019. Population of the study includes 53 elderly from nursing homes in Rasht, from among which 24 individuals aged 60-74 were selected using convenience sampling based on inclusion criteria. The subjects were randomly assigned to experimental (n=12; 66.41±4.41 and control n=12; 66.16±2.40) groups. Fallproof exercises include a range of multisensory exercises (visual, vestibular, and somatosensory), center of gravity control, postural strategies, and power training including toe and heel walking, knee flexion and extension, adduction and abduction. Training intensity was increased based on overload principle and individual differences in an 8-week training protocol, three times a week for 60 minutes. Paired t-test and covariance analysis were used for intra-group and inter-group comparisons, respectively. Data analysis was performed using SPSS at significance level of P<0.05. Results: Our results indicate that fear of falling P<0.001 and quality of life P<0.01 improved significantly in the experimental group while showing no differences in the control group. Conclusion: It is concluded that Fallproof exercises significantly improve quality of life and reduce fear of falling in the elderly. This is observed in improvements in the experimental group. Considering multidimensional effects of Fallproof exercises and multifactor nature of fear of falling, these training protocols can be applied in rehabilitation programs in care centers for the elderly.
Molecular bioprospecting of plant extracts: Experience report of the BIOPROS/UFV group in the search for antitumor compounds
Authors: Almeida Alisson Andrade , Leite João Paulo Viana , Simão Marcos Vinícius Ribeiro de Castro , Rody Hugo Vianna Silva
Published: March 2022

This manuscript discusses the experience of the research group BIOPROS (Molecular Bioprospecting in the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity) from the Federal University of Viçosa in the field of bioprospecting. We describe our experience on the search for antitumor compounds from the collection of extracts of native tree species from the Atlantic Forest biome. Presenting an interdisciplinary approach, integrating knowledge of forestry engineering, bioinformatics and natural products chemistry, the bioprospecting research of the BIOPROS group has innovated in the generation of pharmacochemical knowledge of native species of the Atlantic Forest. For the composition of the extract library a total of 220 plant species distributed in 57 botanical families and 140 genera were identified. 196 extracts from 49 plant species were produced; all of them evaluated for cytotoxic activity. By showing the process of obtaining a promising antitumor activity withanolides compounds from Athenaea velutina, a species hitherto little known to science, this manuscript shows our sequence of methodological steps used to unravel bioactive natural products from fragments of Atlantic Forest. The research follows the premises of the Convention on Biological Diversity, regarding the creation of strategies for the sustainable use of biodiversity.
O impacto da bioprospecção para o descobrimento de novas moléculas terapêuticas
Authors: Marques Lana Grasiela Alves , Vieira Neto Jose de Brito , Sales Sarah Leyenne Alves , Costa Pedro Mikael da Silva , Guimarães Celina de Jesus , Manso Mariana Palmeira , Pereira João Victor de Melo , Pessoa Claudia do Ó
Published: March 2022

A utilização de produtos naturais no desenvolvimento de novos fármacos tem sido amplamente discutida nos últimos 50 anos. Nesse sentido, a biodiversidade de diversos países influencia de maneira significativa na descoberta de novas moléculas bioativas, como os quimioterápicos de origem natural vimblastina e taxol. A bioprospecção, que se refere à coleta de novas espécies vegetais para serem testadas em modelos de screening e, posteriormente, em técnicas analíticas, gera diversas moléculas cujas atividades podem configurar potenciais ações biológicas no tratamento de diferentes enfermidades, como o câncer. Sob essa perspectiva, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo relacionar os modelos de screening, como o High Content Screening, o High Throughput Screening e a Triagem Virtual, na descoberta de novas moléculas. Além de analisar comparativamente instituições, legislações e os investimentos financeiros de diferentes países, no estudo e no desenvolvimento de novos compostos de origem naturais. Desse modo, foi possível concluir que, apesar de existirem esforços consideráveis para o aproveitamento da biodiversidade no avanço da ciência, estes ainda apresentam diversas dificuldades, principalmente no Brasil, o qual nunca estabeleceu um programa expressivo, em nível nacional ou contrato para implantar uma rede nacional de bioprospecção no país, conforme ocorreu em outras nações citadas.
Influencer Marketing Factors Affecting Brand Awareness and Brand Image of Start-up Businesses
Authors: Bonus Alexis Keith , Raghani Jasmin , Visitacion John Kenneth , Castaño Mary Caroline
Published: March 2022

Influencer Marketing has become a trend recently. Influencers have loyal fan bases who trust their taste in products and support them through their endorsements. With the rising number of start-up businesses in the country, this study was conducted to discover whether or not Influencer Marketing affects the brand awareness and reputation of start-up businesses and the consumer's purchasing behavior. The study focused on five Influencer Marketing factors: influencer's online presence, influencer's expertise, content attractiveness, consumer's desire to mimic, and consumer's preferred platform. Using a quantitative research method, the study revealed that all five factors are essential to consumers and have a low to moderate positive relationship with one another. However, only three have a significant impact on increasing the brand awareness and reputation of start-up businesses: Influencer's Online Presence, Consumer's Desire to mimic, and Consumer's Preferred Platform.