bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Generación de Engagement en los Estudiantes a través de Elementos Estratégicos de Rebranding en el Instituto Tecnológico Universitario EuroAmericano
Authors: Marques-Gutiérrez Carlos , Almao-Malvacias Valeria , Vallejo-Piza Gilma
Published: September 2023

Este estudio analizó cómo generar engagement (nivel de compromiso con una marca) en estudiantes mediante un rebranding (rediseño de identidad) en una institución de educación superior, específicamente el Instituto Tecnológico Universitario EuroAmericano. El objetivo principal de la investigación fue comprender los elementos clave del cambio de identidad y su influencia en el engagement de los estudiantes hacia la marca. Se siguió un enfoque de investigación mixto, en el cual se tomó como muestra cual incluyó una encuesta dirigida a estudiantes, una entrevista dirigida a un experto involucrado en el proceso de rebranding y una guía de observación para evaluar elementos visuales y audiovisuales. Los resultados demuestran la efectividad de estos procesos en transmitir una identidad sólida y atractiva, así como oportunidades para mejorar el material existente. La mayoría de los estudiantes afirma que la identidad actualizada de la marca fortalece su sentido de pertenencia y se encuentran satisfechos con los resultados. La discusión se centra en la capacidad que tienen estos cambios por medio de sus diferentes elementos tangibles e intangibles para generar un mayor compromiso con el instituto, tomando en cuenta que siempre deben realizarse evaluaciones y actualizaciones para adaptarse a la marca y su público objetivo.
Juicio por Jurado desde el Modelo de Argentina y la Viabilidad para su Implementación en Ecuador
Authors: Iglesias-Briones Dumar
Published: September 2023

El juicio por jurado es un modelo de administración de justicia y de organización de tribunales, en el cual se concibe que los ciudadanos puedan ser partícipes en el juzgamiento de ciertos casos de naturaleza penal. El presente trabajo se divide en las siguientes partes. En primer lugar, se expone una aclaración de antecedentes y conceptos que desarrollan lo que es un juicio por jurado a niveles macro y micro. En segundo plano, se toma en cuenta la situación actual del sistema jurídico en Ecuador y los tipos de juzgamiento, destacando que aún no existe en el ordenamiento la inclusión de los ciudadanos en la administración de justicia. 
Como novedad investigativa, se pretende analizar la viabilidad de aplicar el sistema de juicio por jurado en Ecuador, para que este pueda fortalecer la participación ciudadana en la administración de justicia y la oralidad de estos. Así como, también la agilización de ciertos procesos que han quedado relegados por cuestión de tiempo, la sensibilización y motivación para que se genere una cultura de conocimiento de derechos y garantías procesales de juzgamiento.
Upaya Peningkatan Kemampuan Kognitif Anak Melalui Media Loose Parts
Authors: Kulsum Umi
Published: September 2023

Pembelajaran jarak jauh untuk anak usia dini hasilnya kurang optimal. Terutama kemampuan kognitif anak. Kendalanya antara lain terbatasnya media belajar di rumah. Masalah ini dapat diatasi dengan metode Media Loose Part. Media loose parts merupakan benda-benda lepasan yang ditemukan di sekitar rumah dan digunakan sebagai media permainan konstruktif. Anak dapat mengombinasi, membuat susunan, merakit, memodifikasi, dan lain sebagainya sesuai dengan keinginan dan kreativitasnya..Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penggunaan media loose parts dalam meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif pada peserta didik kelompok A2 TKIT Al Madinah Nogosari selama belajar dari rumah. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi dan dokumentasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan media loose parts dapat meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif anak. Pada kemampuan awal 42,99% menjadi 62,29% dan kemudian meningkat jadi 78,08 %. Media loose parts cukup efektif membantu guru dalam memberikan inspirasi kegiatan kepada anak dan dapat mempermudah orang tua dalam mendampingi anak-anak selama pembelajaran jarak jauh.
Analisis Peran Orang Tua Dalam Penanaman Nilai-Nilai Karakter Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun Di PAUD Negeri Pembina 1 Kota Ternate
Authors: Sangaji Rosihan , Alhadad Bujuna , Achmad Fatoni
Published: September 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran orangtua dalam penanaman nilai-nilai karakter anak. Jenis Penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Penelitian kualitatif adalah cara-cara, strategi untuk memahami realitas, dan langkah-langkah yang sistematis untuk memecahkan rangkaian sebab akibat berikutnya. Penelitian ini bermaksud untuk mengungkap data dan informasi sebanyak mungkin tentang peran orang tua dalam penanaman nilai-nilai karakter anak pada kelompok B usia 4-5 tahun di PAUD negeri pembina 1 Kota Ternate. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh memperlihatkan bahwa peran orangtua dalam penanaman nilai-nilai karakter pada anak yaitu mendidik anak melalui contoh perilaku yang dilakukan dengan bersikap tegas, bertutur kata yang lembut, pemberian nasehat, kemudian membiasakan untuk mentaati peraturan agama seperti melaksanakan ibadah tepat waktu, baca qurâ€™an setiap waktu sore. Sedangkan tutur kata orang tua dengan anak di lakukan dengan pemberian arahan untuk tidak mengejek teman lain. dan yang terakhir orang tua menerapkan mengatur waktu yang dilakukan dengan mengawasi anak dalam hal sikapnya, ibadahnya, dan tutur katanya.Kata Kunci : Peran Orangtua, Nilai-Nilai Karakter, Anak
Meningkatkan Perkembangan Bahasa Anak Usia Dini Dengan Metode Bernyanyi di RA Al-Ikhlash
Authors: Wahyuni Ajeng Sri
Published: September 2023

Masa kanak-kanak merupakan tahap awal dari proses berkembang seseorang yang berada di fase utama atau dikenal dengan masa golden age, segala bentuk kemampuan yang terdapat pada diri anak dapat dikembangkan pada masa ini. Â Pendidikan anak usia dini harus dipersiapkan secara sistematis agar anak dapat menerima rangsangan secara insentif untuk mengembangkan berbagai potensi yang dimiliki dan pendidikan anak usia dini adalah upaya pendidik maupun orang tua untuk merawat dan mengasuh anak. Metode bernyanyi merupakan salah satu kegiatan efektif yang dapat dijadikan sebagai upaya pengembangkan aspek bahasa anak usia dini. Setiap lagu yang dinyanyikan mengandung banyak makna juga manfaat, seperti dalam aspek bahasa, pembiasaan, kognitif, seni, ataupun kegiatan fisik motorik. Penelitian ini berfokus bukan hanya pada stimulus perkembangan bahasa anak saja, akan tetapi melihat bagaimana respon dari diri anak terhadap kegiatan bernyanyi yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan perkembangan bahasa anak tersebut.
PERAN KEPUASAN KERJA DALAM MEMEDIASI PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN (STUDI KASUS DI PT. PLN UNIT PELAKSANAAN PELAYANAN PELANGGAN TERNATE)
Authors: Ahmad Siti Humaira T. , Arilaha Muhammad Asril , Soleman Marwan Man
Published: September 2023

bjectives: The research objectives are to determine: (1) To determine whether there is an influence of organizational culture and work environment on job satisfaction; (2) To find out whether there is an effect of job satisfaction and organizational culture on the performance of employees; (3) To find out whether there is an influence of the work environment on the performance satisfaction; (4) To find out whether there is an influence of organizational culture on performance with job satisfaction through intervening variables on employees; (5) To find out whether there is an influence of the work environment on employee performance with job satisfaction through intervening variables on employees of PT. PLN (Persero) Ternate. The total number of 52 respondents in the research samples.Methodology: The data obtained is then processed using the SmartPLS version 3.0 analysis tool. This analysis includes descriptive statistical tests and inferential statistical analysis tests. Findings: Because the statistical t value exceeds the t table and the p value is less than alpha 0.05, the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh hypotheses are accepted. Conclusion: The conclusions in this research are: (1) organizational culture and work environment  has a significant and positive effect on job satisfaction;  (2) job satisfaction has a significant and positive effect on employee performance; (3) organizational culture has a significant positive effect on employee performance; (4) the work environment does not have a significant positive effect on employee performance; (5) there is an indirect effect of organizational culture on employee performance through job satisfaction as a significant positive intervening variable; (6) there is an indirect effect of the work environment on employee performance through job satisfaction as a significant positive intervening variable.
ENTREPRENEURIAL COMMITMENT SEBAGAI MEDIATOR HUBUNGAN ANTARA ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-EFFICACY DAN KINERJA BISNIS
Authors: Affini Dinar Nur , Oebit Cut Edwina Safia
Published: September 2023

bjective: The goal of this investigation to understand and analyze the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and commitment and business performance, as well as the function of entrepreneurial commitment as a mediator in that relationship. A total of 250 independent coffee shops are thought to make up the research population. Due to the usage of the Krejcie and Morgan 1970 table, a total of 108 Coffee Shop MSMEs in South Tangerang were included in the research sample.Methodology: The PLS-SEM approach is utilized to analyze the data, and SmartPLS software is employed as tool for statistical testing.Findings: At a 5% level of confidence, the hypotheses H1, H2, and H3 are accepted, and the path coefficient values are positive.Conclusion: The study's findings indicate that: (1) Business Performance is positively and significantly impacted by entrepreneurial self-efficacy. That is to say, self-efficacy Coffee business owners in South Tangerang have faith in their capacity to manage a company and generate financial performance. (2) The performance of a company benefits from entrepreneurial commitment. Inferring that business actors still have a strong desire (commitment) to manage a firm and earn profits, UMKM South Tangerang Coffee Shops' current actions are demonstrably substantiation on respect (3) Business performance is also significantly impacted by entrepreneurial self-efficacy. entrepreneurship dedication. (4) The study's findings also point to the importance of entrepreneurial commitment as a mediator in the relationship between self-efficacy and business performance.
PENELITIAN AKSI DENGAN INTERVENSI KESEHATAN DAN KRIMINOLOGI DI LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN ANAK: PENGALAMAN PENELITI
Authors: Giamto Kristian Wongso , Mustofa Muhammad
Published: September 2023

Penelitian aksi merupakan penelitian intervensi yang didasarkan pada kondisi di lapangan yang spesifik dan berorientasi pada hasil. Intervensi yang dilakukan bergantung dari masalah riil yang ada di lapangan. Refleksi deskriptif ini bertujuan untuk membagikan pengalaman peneliti saat melakukan penelitian dengan pendekatan yang belum banyak digunakan secara luas di bidang kesehatan maupun bidang kriminologi ini. Pada kasus ini, peneliti melakukan penelitian aksi dengan menggunakan intervensi kesehatan dan kriminologis untuk mengontrol prevalensi skabies pada sebuah lembaga pemasyarakatan anak. Berbagai tantangan muncul sejak merancang penelitian, memersuasikan penelitian kepada pihak-pihak terkait hingga saat menyebarkan hasil penelitian. Dengan komitmennya untuk memberikan solusi yang segera dan kontekstual, penelitian aksi berpotensi untuk digunakan secara lebih luas di masa depan, baik pada bidang kesehatan maupun bidang kriminologi.
Archaeological sites of Mohylany group of Early Scythian time in Ternopil region: state and perspectives of research
Authors: Ilchyshyn Zoya , Ilchyshyn Vasyl
Published: September 2023

The article is shaped as a recounting of recently discovered archaeological sites belonging to the distinctive Mohylany group of Early Scythian time in the Ternopil region. It implements technical and scientific documentation of the Ternopil Center for Protection and Research of Cultural Heritage, available data from archival and museum collections, as well as scientific publications.
Until the early 1970s, only two settlements with materials of the early Scythian time were known in the Ternopil region. However, over the past 50 years, the surveys and excavations by scientists from various institutions have significantly expanded the source base and supplemented the map with a significant number of newly discovered sites. Much information has not yet been published and remains in they have a form of scientific reports or even the status of unprocessed materials in museum collections.
The authors, there possible, summarized all available information on archaeological sites throughout the Ternopil region, which contained materials of the early Scythian time. These include both excavated sites and the ones just recently discovered by surveys. As a result, an updated list of 51 archaeological sites has been compiled, which belong to the Mohylany group of the Early Scythian time. Their location has been clarified and the available amount of materials is highlighted which makes these sites assigned to the relevant cultural group.
Key words: Early Iron Age, Mohylany group of archaeological sites, Early Scythian time, settlement, Ternopil Center for Protection and Research of Cultural Heritage.
Future of Teaching Phraseological Units on Higher Education Level: Taming the Tongue or Raising Motivation of Students?
Authors: Chankvetadze Ana
Published: September 2023

Eager interest of teaching phraseological units is still high, though English language tries to adapt new reality, be more simply to communicate without complex constructive sentences or combined and too long words. In the article, at the beginning, there is given brief literature review of the history of phraseology both in Georgian and in English language, later there are discussed the views of the various Georgian scientists as well as foreign scientists. After reviewing the literature, there is presented a small case study conducted at Akaki Tsereteli State University (Kutaisi, Georgia) in spring, 2023. It was done by anonymous questionnaire and the researcher gathered both qualitative and quantitative data and analyzed them. Based on the research, the researcher outlined main challenges of teaching phraseological units, such as difference between culture, translation problems and lack of motivation from students to study new phraseological units. The researcher analyzed the results in details and stated that despite the fact that English level which defines students’ motivation to study phraseology, there are some modern tools which encourage teachers to raise students’ motivation and not making learning process taming the tongue. In particular, these can be achieved through modern ways, using mobile and its applications in classroom and teaching process. This article might be interesting for the participants of the research, other teachers at the institution and all the stakeholders who work on phraseology.
COMPARATIVE LEAF ANATOMY OF SOME ASYNEUMA GRISEB. & SCHENK TAXA
Authors: YAYLA Şeyda , HÜRKUL Muhammed Mesud
Published: September 2023

Objective: The Asyneuma Griseb. & Schenk is represented by 34 accepted species worldwide and its native range covers a wide area from East Central Europe to Japan and Northern Indo-china. The plants of Asyneuma are characterized by herbaceous, simple or branched inflorescences, purple, violet or blue corolla and capsule fruits. Studies show that the Campanulaceae family contains bioactive compounds phenylethanoid (phenylproponoid), alkaloids, cyanogenetic heteroside, flavonoid, triterpene, anthocyanin, phenolic acid, essential oil, coumarin and polysaccharide. In addition, it is known that plants in the family have antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiobesity, expectorant antihepatotoxic, antitumoral, antiatherosclerotic, neuroprotective, antidepressant, tonic and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities. In this study, the anatomical structures of Asyneuma limonifolium subsp. limonifolium, A. limonifolium subsp. pestalozzae (Boiss.) Damboldt, A. linifolium subsp. linifolium and A. linifolium subsp. nallihanicum Kit Tan & Yıldız leaves were examined.
Material and Method: Asyneuma limonifolium subsp. limonifolium, A. limonifolium subsp. pestalozzae (Boiss.) Damboldt, A. linifolium subsp. nallihanicum Kit Tan & Yıldız were collected from Ankara. A. linifolium subsp. linifolium was collected from Antalya. Plant parts preserved in alcohol (70%). Microscopic sections were taken using a razor blade. Tissues were stained with Sartur's reagent and examined with a light microscope. Microphotographs were taken with a camera attached to a light microscope.
Result and Discussion: The results showed that, the anatomical structures of the basal and cauline leaves of Asyneuma limonifolium subsp. limonifolium and A. limonifolium subsp. pestalozzae were similar. The leaves are bifacial and the palisade parenchyma 1-2 rows. In addition, the unicellular, non-glandular hairs and anomocytic stomata were observed on both epidermal surfaces. Besides, the leaf of A. linifolium subsp. linifolium is monofacial while that of A. linifolium subsp. nallihanicum is bifacial. Also, unicellular hairs were present on epidermal layer of A. linifolium subsp. linifolium while A. linifolium subsp. nallihanicum were not. The anomocytic stomata were determined on the upper and lower leaf surfaces of both subspecies.
COST ANALYSIS OF DEPLOYING FEMTOCELLS IN SPEED TRAINS IN NIGERIA TO IMPROVE INDOOR COVERAGE AND CAPACITY OF LTE NETWORK
Authors: C. Eze Raphael , A. Ahaneku Mamilus , N. Nwawelu Udora , A. Amoke Douglas ,   University of Nigeria
Published: September 2023

The cost analysis of deployment of femtocells in speed trains along Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge railway line to improve the coverage and capacity of Long Term Evolution (LTE) network for 5000 commuters using that route daily is presented in this paper. Additional cost will include the cost of femtocells procurement, license, installation, backhaul, operation & maintenance. The cost analysis is carried out using techno-economic model to determine the business viability of embarking on such a project by LTE network providers in Nigeria. The estimated capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX) as well as the projected revenues accrues from this project form the cash outflows and cash inflows used to simulate the net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) in MS Excel environment on a discount rate and tax rate of 22% and 30% respectively to determine the feasibility of the investment. The results of their NPV values which are positive show that the macro-femtocell arrangement in speed train plying AbujaKaduna railway route is cost effective for a life time of 10 years and is feasible up to an IRR 40% which exceeds the estimated discount rate of 22%. The value of the payback period indicates that it will not take long for any LTE network provider in Nigeria to recover their investment. The result of the NPV sensitivity analysis shows how various cost and non-cost parameters affect the costeffectiveness of such investment.
IMPROVING TEXT CATEGORIZATION IN INFORMATION RETRIEVAL: AN ENHANCED KERNEL RIDGE APPROACH
Authors: Vijayarani Dr. S. , Janani Dr. R. , Nandhini R
Published: September 2023

Information Retrieval (IR) systems play a crucial role in identifying relevant documents from a collection based on user queries. Popular examples of IR systems include search engines like Google, which locate web documents that match given words. In library settings, IR systems are employed to search digital records containing information about books rather than the books themselves. The primary objective of this research is to automatically classify information within a table. Categorization is a fundamental requirement for text retrieval systems. This research encompasses three key steps: Pre-processing, Searching, and Classification. For the searching phase, two existing algorithms, Boyer Moore and Brute Force, are utilized, and Naïve Bayes based searching algorithm is proposed. In the classification phase, existing algorithms, Linear Regression, Random Forest Regression and Kernal Ridge Regression are employed and enhanced algorithm called Enhanced Kernal Ridge for Text Categorization (EKRTC) is used. Experimental results demonstrate that EKRTC achieves the highest accuracy.
Transitioning from a Smart City to a Cognitive City - The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies
Authors: Kansal Sunil Kumar
Published: September 2023

The objective of this article is to explore the emergence of cognitive cities as the next step in urban development and to provide insights to city planners and administrators on how to create a connected and efficient physical environment that serves its citizens. By examining the key features and benefits of a cognitive city, which leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and other smart technologies, this article aims to inform readers about the evolving urban development needs and the opportunities presented by these cutting-edge tools and techniques
Faria e Sousa (ed.): mediación editorial y ostentación de autoría
Authors: Núñez Rivera Valentín
Published: September 2023

Faria e Sousa se presenta como uno de los autores del Siglo de Oro que más estrategias de figuración autorial lleva a cabo a lo largo de su carrera literaria: por ejemplo, el ejercicio de una importante función autobiográfica, la implementación de autocomentarios a su obra, la disposición de retratos, la configuración de un catálogo, o la contienda en varias polémicas. Esto por lo que respecta a su obra original, pero en un corpus que no deja de ser periférico, donde Faria ya no es autor principal sino mediador de los textos, controla la representación de su imagen, operación mediante la que llega a descentrar al verdadero autor, usurpando sus funciones.
Evaluation of Undergraduates and Postgraduatesâ€™ Utilisation of Internet for Academic Purpose in STREAM Fields
Authors: Badmus Olalekan , Jita Thuthukile , Jita Loyiso C.
Published: September 2023

This study examines undergraduates and postgraduates use of the internet for academic purposes in STREAM fields. A mixed method research which sampled 100 respondents selected through snowballing sampling technique. Four research questions and one hypothesis guided this study. Two instruments namely Internet Usage Questionnaire (IUQ) and semi-structured interview on challenges experienced in the utilisation of internet (IUIT) were employed for data collection. Standard deviation and independent sample t-test analysed the descriptive (quantitative) aspect of questions and hypothesis raised respectively, while thematic analysis was employed in the narrative (qualitative) section. The study found that mobile apps, software, and website were among the media through which students access academic resources on the internet.Â  No significant difference was found in the level of usage of the internet for academic purposes between undergraduates and postgraduates in STREAM fields. Poor internet facility, high cost of internet subscription, wide search for relevant academic resources due to inaccessibility to paid resources and many ad pop-ups owing to unlicensed software were among the challenges experienced by the respondents. Furthermore, stakeholders are enjoined to make available fast and affordable internet to ease the concerns raised.
The Development of Science Learning Activities by Applying the STEM Education Model to Promote Student Creativity
Authors: Sonthong Wanwisa , Intanin Angkhan , Sanpundorn Sasitorn
Published: September 2023

This research aimed to design and evaluate science learning activities using the STEM education model to foster creativity among students. Employing a type I developmental methodology, the study was structured into two primary phases: development and evaluation. In the development phase, contemporary educational challenges were identified, leading to the formulation of STEM-based learning activities, which were then tested with a select group of students. For the sample, a distinct student group participated in these STEM activities, with their creativity and satisfaction becoming the central assessment metrics. Results revealed a formulated STEM education model with five essential steps: introduction, problem identification, information gathering, solution design and implementation, and presentation. Following the activities, students' creativity scores averaged at 86.16%, surpassing the target of 80%. Additionally, satisfaction feedback indicated a high average rating of 4.65. To conclude, the customized STEM education model effectively heightened creativity among students, evident from their elevated creativity scores and significant satisfaction rates. Recommendations from this study urge schools and educational institutions to adopt this STEM education model due to its demonstrated efficacy in boosting student creativity and satisfaction, offering a structured methodology to tackle existing educational challenges and stimulate innovation.
The Influence of Group Therapy on Personal Hygiene Improvement for Grade 7 Students
Authors: Ardina Rani , Muliani Nuria
Published: September 2023

Efforts need to be made to improve personal hygiene behavior with the end result of reducing the number of infectious diseases. Human IT Middle School Mulia Boarding School is an IT Middle School with a dormitory concept where students live together to improve their religious skills and memorize the Koran. Personal hygiene problems have become commonplace among students. Health education has been done a lot, but not yet effective. One effort that can be done is with a therapy group. Therapy groups can influence other individuals to improve better behavior. This study uses a quasi-experimental design. This study used a purposive sampling technique in selecting subjects. The technique used to collect data is interview. This research will be conducted in July 2022, Islamic Boarding School at Insan Mulya Pringsewu Lampung. This research has received ethical recommendations from KEPK Muhammadiyah University of Pringsewu. Data analysis used the T test. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of group therapy on improving the personal hygiene of 7th grade students of SMP IT Insan Mulia Islamic Boarding School. The results showed that the average increase in personal hygiene of students in the intervention group was higher than that of the control group (32.15 ± 14.65; 11.30 ± 9.32). The results of statistical tests showed that there was a significant effect of the therapy group on improving the personal hygiene of grade 7 students at SMP It Insan Mulia Boarding School (p value = 0.000). It is recommended to do group activity therapy for students to improve students' personal hygiene.
Effect of E-WoHealth on Perceived Body Image, Self Confidence, and Body Mass Index (BMI) among Female Adolescents
Authors: Nurdin Rizkiati , Syamsuddin Saidah , Baso Yusring Sanusi , Sinrang Andi Wardihan , Nontji Werna , Riu Deviana Soraya
Published: September 2023

Low acceptance of body image can lead to behavioral changes and disorders such as depression, excessive desire to lose weight and dieting, eating disorders, as well as low self-esteem. This study aims to analyze the effect of using E-WoHealth on perceived body image, self-confidence, and Body Mass Index (BMI) among female adolescents. This study has obtained ethical approval issued by the Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University No.105/UN4.14.1/YP.01.02/2023 3.01.2023. This was a Quasi-Experimental quantitative study with the R&D (Research and Development) approach and two-group Pre-test-Post-test design. The current study was conducted at State SHS 4 of Palopo City from February 20 to March 30, 2023. A sample size consisted of 108 students, who were selected through a total sampling technique and were assigned into 2 groups, namely the intervention group and the control group consisted of 54 respondents, respectively. The study design developed and validated learning media called Education Woman Health, later abbreviated as E-WoHealth, as a website containing animated videos, text videos and e-booklets to be applied as educational media. The study findings indicated a significant increase in the post-test perceptions of respondents with a p-value of 0.000 <0.05, which means there are differences in perceptions of female adolescents after being given education using E-WoHealth. Furthermore, there was a significant difference between the intervention group and the control group with a p-value 0.000 <0.05. It can be concluded that there was an effect of using web-based E-WoHealth on perceived body image, self-confidence and body mass index among female adolescents. Animated videos and e-booklets can be used as alternative educational medium to increase adolescents' perceptions for self-assessment to create self-confidence and a positive body image.
Knowledge and Attitudes Relating to Barotrauma Incidents, Fishermen Communities in Buko Village, Banggai District, Central Sulawesi Islands
Authors: Sudarnan Yulianus , Melangka H.
Published: September 2023

Exclusive breastfeeding begins within one hour after birth until the baby is six months old. Early initiation of Diving is a technique that is often carried out by fishermen in Batangono village with traditional techniques without using tools, from their knowledge that diving is obtained from generation to generation so that the consequences of diving activities have an impact on health, and the attitude shown in the Barotroma incident is also still lacking in handling. The aim of the research is to know the relationship between knowledge and attitudes, the incidence of Barotrauma in the community in Batangono Village, Buko District, Banggai Islands Regency. This research method uses a cross sectional approach. A sample of 42 respondents was selected from the Islands using proposive sampling. Data collection was carried out in January 2023. Data analysis used the Mann Whitney test. The results of this study show that the incidence of barotrauma is 68.4%. The results of the analysis show that there is a relationship between knowledge and events of barotrauma in the community with a p-value = 0.05. The attitude variable obtained a p-value = 0.02, meaning that there is a relationship between attitude and barotrauma events in society. The conclusion is that there is a significant relationship between knowledge and attitudes with the incidence of barotrauma in the community, suggestions for standard diving procedures to prevent barotrauma, and health agencies play a role in disseminating information about diving health.
The Impact of Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) on Environment Health
Authors: Jamal Saiful , Dewata Indang , Razak Abdul , Syah Nurhasan
Published: September 2023

Pesticides are toxic chemicals used mainly in agriculture to control pests and increase production. The use of pesticides is increasing with the development of special agricultural areas in the Nagari Sungai Nanam Solok district. Organochlorine pesticides are still used to control diseases on agricultural land, while the use of organochlorine pesticides has been prohibited due to the persistent effects they produce. The research aims to look at the potential environmental impacts caused by the use of specialized organochlorines on public water resources that are vital to daily life. The study used random purposive sampling techniques to determine respondents' characteristics and the water sources used. This study's respondents comprised 85 people obtained from the village group in the Nagari Sungai Nanam district of Solok. In contrast, the water samples were obtained from Galian wells and Pamsimas facilities. The results of the study showed that the level of risk of 8 (eight) means used by society could be determined by using the IKL form: there are two means (25%) at the high-risk level, three means (37.5%) at the medium-risk level, and three means (37.5%) at the low-risk level. As a result of the water sample testing, eight sampling sites found a concentration of lindane that exceeded the threshold of 0.45 ug/L lindane in the sample L.2771 (a water well in Jorong Pasa) and 0.62 ug/LL in the L.2775 sample (well water in Jorong Taratak Pauh). This condition describes the potential for higher pollution of wells due to organochlorine-like pesticides or other types that can harm health and the environment. The high use of pesticides, if not limited, will be a danger in the future for the surrounding community, which can lead to death, so an in-depth study is needed regarding the effect of pesticide use on the health conditions of the community and its environment.
Phytochemicals, Nutrient Levels and Antioxidants of Various Types of Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas L.)
Authors: Rahman Nurdin , Nurdin Nurhanifah Muthmainnah
Published: September 2023

This study aims to identify the phytochemical compounds, including flavonoids, tannins, phenols, beta-carotene, anthocyanins, and fiber, as well as the antioxidant capacity of various types of sweet potatoes. Method: The research followed a descriptive observational design with laboratory-based testing. The identification of phytochemical compounds utilized specific reagents. One Way ANOVA was employed to assess the differences in average levels of phytochemicals, nutrients, and antioxidant capacity (IC50) among the different types of sweet potatoes with normally distributed data. The determination of flavonoid, tannin, phenol, beta-carotene, and anthocyanin levels was carried out using UV/Vis Spectrophotometry at specific wavelengths. Crude fiber content was determined using the gravimetric method, while the antioxidant capacity was measured using the DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picrylhydrazyl) method. Results: The findings indicated that all types of sweet potatoes contain alkaloids, while some lack steroids. Purple sweet potatoes showed the highest levels of flavonoids, tannins, and phenols at 627.27, 1727.27, and 1507.14 mg/100 g, significantly differing from other types of sweet potatoes (p = 0.00). Besides, purple sweet potatoes exhibited the highest anthocyanin content (18.35 mg/100 g) compared to other types, showing a significant difference (p = 0.00). Orange sweet potatoes exhibited the highest levels of beta-carotene and fiber, at 15.49 and 5.63 mg/100 g, respectively, although the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.83). The antioxidant capacity (IC50) of purple, orange, white, and yellow sweet potatoes were 45.13, 266.59, 190.01, and 210.73 ppm, respectively. Conclusion: Different varieties of sweet potatoes exhibit variations in phytochemical composition and antioxidant capacity. Purple sweet potatoes are rich in flavonoids, tannins, phenols, and anthocyanins, with significant antioxidant potential. Orange sweet potatoes show high levels of beta-carotene and fiber but have comparable antioxidant activity to white and yellow varieties
Evaluation of the Climate Village Program to Improve Environmental Health
Authors: Suci Ismike , Syah Nurhasan , Dewata Indang , Iswandi Iswandi
Published: September 2023

Climate change has a wide impact on the lives of people who are vulnerable to multidimensional disasters. Government efforts in tackling the impacts of climate change through the climate village program as implemented in Korong Pasa Surau Nagari Guguak, Padang Pariaman Regency. The study intends to measure the degree of success achieved in implementing community-based solutions for adaptation and mitigation in response to the challenges posed by climate change. The current investigation is a qualitative descriptive study conducted between March and April 2023.The participants for this study were recruited using a random chance sampling technique to verify that the selected individuals could adequately represent their respective groups. A cohort of five individuals was engaged as informants. The study's findings suggest evaluating the implementation of the climatic village program (Proklim) in Nagari Guguk Korong Pasa Surau. The assessment was carried out by considering the several elements of the climate village program activities, which encompassed adaptation activities aimed at addressing climate change (74.33%), climate change mitigation actions (17.33%), and an evaluation of the institution's sustainability and support (14.50%). The circumstance above demonstrates that the proklim in Nagari Guguak Korong Pasa Surau falls inside the moderately effective classification. In the future, to increase the success and sustainability of Proklim in the area, multisector support is needed so that Proklim can make its people able to adapt and mitigate climate change and create good environmental health
Inertial sensors for gait monitoring and design of adaptive controllers for exoskeletons after stroke: a feasibility study
Authors: De Miguel-Fernández Jesús , Salazar-Del Rio Miguel , Rey-Prieto Marta , Bayón Cristina , Guirao-Cano Lluis , Font-Llagunes Josep M. , Lobo-Prat Joan
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Tuning the control parameters is one of the main challenges in robotic gait therapy. Control strategies that vary the control parameters based on the user’s performance are still scarce and do not exploit the potential of using spatiotemporal metrics. The goal of this study was to validate the feasibility of using shank-worn Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) for clinical gait analysis after stroke and evaluate their preliminary applicability in designing an automatic and adaptive controller for a knee exoskeleton (ABLE-KS).

Methods: First, we estimated the temporal (i.e., stride time, stance, and swing duration) and spatial (i.e., stride length, maximum vertical displacement, foot clearance, and circumduction) metrics in six post-stroke participants while walking on a treadmill and overground and compared these estimates with data from an optical motion tracking system. Next, we analyzed the relationships between the IMU-estimated metrics and an exoskeleton control parameter related to the peak knee flexion torque. Finally, we trained two machine learning algorithms, i.e., linear regression and neural network, to model the relationship between the exoskeleton torque and maximum vertical displacement, which was the metric that showed the strongest correlations with the data from the optical system [r = 0.84; ICC(A,1) = 0.73; ICC(C,1) = 0.81] and peak knee flexion torque (r = 0.957).

Results: Offline validation of both neural network and linear regression models showed good predictions (R2 = 0.70–0.80; MAE = 0.48–0.58 Nm) of the peak torque based on the maximum vertical displacement metric for the participants with better gait function, i.e., gait speed > 0.7 m/s. For the participants with worse gait function, both models failed to provide good predictions (R2 = 0.00–0.19; MAE = 1.15–1.29 Nm) of the peak torque despite having a moderate-to-strong correlation between the spatiotemporal metric and control parameter.

Discussion: Our preliminary results indicate that the stride-by-stride estimations of shank-worn IMUs show potential to design automatic and adaptive exoskeleton control strategies for people with moderate impairments in gait function due to stroke.
Camouflaged angiogenic BMP-2 functions exposed by pico-paracrine biohybrids
Authors: Jennissen Herbert P.
Published: September 2023

The constant release of human bone morphogenetic protein 2 (rhBMP-2) in the picomolar range (Pico-Stat) from PDLLA-biohybrids led to the detection of intrinsic novel pro- and anti-angiogenic functions of this cytokine. As integrant part in this perspective of previous work, first evidence for the binding of rhBMP-2, as an inverse agonist, to allosteric angiogenic receptors in cocultures of human endothelial cells is reported.
Exploring how absence of judicial freedom undermines press freedom in Ethiopia
Authors: Darge Hailegiorgis Mamo , Woldearegay Amanuel Gebru
Published: September 2023

This qualitative phenomenological study explores how private press journalists perceive, narrate and interpret their personal challenges and hardships they faced with the judicial system of Ethiopia. In addition, this study explored lived experiences of the journalists and their effort to fight to get a proper court trial in the country. To explore those challenges, and hardships the study considered a time framework embedded the late Prime Minister of Ethiopia Meles Zenawi's tenure. The study used a theory of Alfred Schutz's “Life World” as a lens to provide a “pure” description of the participants' lived experiences. The theory entails a thorough assessment of the participants' encounters and a focus on their lived experiences concerning lack of freedom of judicial system. The data was obtained through a semi-structured interview, which is widely regarded as the most effective method for gathering information for an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis study. Interviews with the journalists were conducted and transcribed with the goal of allowing participants to tell their own stories. The interview transcripts were studied one by one, and each transcript was read and reread to uncover themes that were then organized and further investigated. This study discovered that private press journalists undergo a variety of problems, hardships, and sufferings as a result of lack of free judicial system in Ethiopia during Meles Zenawi's nearly quarter-century rule. Thus, we propose that if we want to see true freedom in every dimension, including press freedom, the legal system must be totally free from the grip of political power and cease functioning like a puppet and doing what it is instructed.
Construction and validation of a clinical prediction model for asymptomatic obstructive coronary stenosis in patients with carotid stenosis
Authors: Qin Cuijie , Li Chuang , Luo Yunpeng , Li Zhen , Cao Hui
Published: September 2023

Background

Coronary artery stenosis occurs frequently in patients with carotid artery stenosis. We developed a clinical predictive model to investigate the clinical risk of asymptomatic obstructive coronary artery stenosis in patients with carotid artery stenosis ≥ 50%.

Methods

From January 2018 to January 2022, carotid stenosis patients hospitalized at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University's Department of Endovascular Surgery were subjected to a retrospective analysis of their clinical information and imaging results. Excluded criteria were patients with lacking data, symptomatic coronary stenosis, prior coronary artery bypass grafting, and coronary stent implantation. Patients were separated into case and control groups according to whether or not they had obstructive coronary stenosis. Independent predictors were screened using univariate and multivariate logistic regression, and their accuracy was confirmed using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression. A Nomogram prediction model was developed using the aforementioned filtered factors. The model's discrimination and specificity were evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) and Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test. Internal validation employed the Bootstrap procedure. The clinical decision curve analysis (DCA) of the prediction model was developed to assess the clinical applicability of the model.

Results

The investigation included a total of 227 patients, of whom 132 (58.1%) had coronary artery stenosis. Hypertension, Grade I plaque, HbA1c ≥ 7.0%, MPV ≥ 9.2fl, and Fib ≥ 3.0 g/L were independent predictors, with OR values of (2.506, 0.219, 0.457, 1.876, 2.005), according to multivariate logistic regression. Risk factor screening and validation using lasso regression. The predictors chosen based on the optimal λ value are consistent with the predictors identified by multiple regression. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of the model based on the above predictors was 0.701 (0.633–0.770), indicating that the model discriminated well. The calibration curve of the model closely matched the actual curve, and P > 0.05 in the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test indicated the model's accuracy. The results of the DCA curve demonstrate the clinical applicability of the prediction model.

Conclusion

Hypertension, grade I plaque, HbA1c ≥ 7.0%, MPV ≥ 9.2 fl, and Fib ≥ 3.0 g/L are predictors of asymptomatic coronary stenosis in patients with carotid stenosis ≥50%. The diagnostic model is clinically applicable and useful for identifying patients at high risk.
DFN modelling constrained by multiple seismic attributes using the steering pyramid technology
Authors: Wang Yudi , Xu Yungui , Du Libing , Gai Shanshan , Yu Wenzheng , Huang Xuri
Published: September 2023

Fracture modelling is essential for understanding fluid flow in fractured hydrocarbon reservoirs, particularly in the phase of production; however, traditional discrete fracture network (DFN) modelling methods lack constraints that reflect characteristics of fracture development. Fractures or fracture networks exhibit a high degree of randomness; as such, it is difficult to model fracture characteristics. This paper proposes a new approach for DFN modelling constrained by seismic attributes. Firstly, the steerable pyramid method is adopted to improve seismic data resolution; secondly, multiple seismic attributes are extracted and combined into a composite attribute to characterize fracture spatial distribution; finally, a DFN modelling method is established by using the composite attribute as a location constraint. To verify the effectiveness of the approach, a case study is conducted in the Bonan Depression, in East China. The results show that, compared with the traditional DFN modelling methods, the DFN modelling with the location constraint create a more realistic fracture model which accurately reflects fracture distribution characteristics. The application demonstrates the potential of wide application prospects in fractured reservoirs.