bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Study on Medication Adherence and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Varghese Christeena S , Naik Harshita Krishna , Sangeetha R , Srinivasan R
Published: June 2020

Back ground: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the most common health related problem. Poor long term adherence is the major clinical issue in the management of CKD. Therefore good medication adherence is important to obtain desired therapeutic outcome which in turn improves the quality of life of the patient. The aim of the study is to carry out a study on medication adherence and to improve health related quality of life in patients with CKD.

Objectives: To evaluate medication adherence and to assess the factors associated with non adherence and to provide patient counselling to improve medication adherence and to improve their quality of life.

Methods: A prospective study conducted for a period of six months in NU Hospitals Bengaluru. A total of 140 patients (62 were undergoing hemodialysis, 66 were CKD stage 3-5 and 12 were post-transplant patients) were enrolled for the study. Patient’s adherence to medication was assessed with the help of Modified Morisky, Green, Levine Medication Adherence Scale and Quality of life was assessed with the help of Kidney Disease Quality of Life-Short Form 36 questionnaire. One to one follow up was done after 3 months of initial data collection.

Results: During the study 140 patients were enrolled for the study with 103 males and 37 females. Patient with low and medium adherence during the first visit were 7 (5%) and 21 (45%) respectively and patients with high adherence during baseline visit were 80%, which later improved to 85.7% in the final review after patient counselling. Quality of life is decreased in patients with CKD. The domain with highest average score was emotional well being (8.4) and lowest average score was role limitation due to physical health (4.12). There was a slight improvement in Quality of Life of the patients after patient counselling.

Conclusion: Study suggests that patient counselling by clinical pharmacists can improve the medication adherence by improving awareness about medication which in turn helps them to achieve a better quality of life.
COVID-19: A Global Pandemic of 21st Century
Authors: Budholiya Prabhakar , Ali Abdul Wajid , Gunwan Deepshikha , Sahil Sana , Tyagi C.K. , Sharma Hemant
Published: June 2020

In last of 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention started monitoring the outbreak of a new corona virus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes the respiratory illness now known as COVID-19. Authorities first identified the virus in Wuhan, China. More than 82542 case of Corona virus in China at 31 March 2020. Health authorities have identified many other people with COVID-19 around the world. On 31 March 2020, the virus spread more than 750890 People in the World. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a public health emergency relating to COVID-19. Since then, this strain has been diagnosed in several residents of world. The CDC have advised that it is likely to spread to more people. COVID-19 has affected at least 213 countries or territories or areas. The first people with COVID-19 had links to an animal and seafood market. This fact suggested that animals initially transmitted the virus to humans. However, people with a more recent diagnosis had no connections with or exposure to the market, confirming that humans can pass the virus to each other. Corona viruses will infect most people at some time during their lifetime. Corona viruses can mutate effectively, which makes them so contagious. Information on the virus is scarce at present. In the past, respiratory conditions that develop from corona viruses, such as SARS and MERS, have spread through close contacts. On 17 February 2020, the Director-General of the WHO presented at a media briefing the following updates on how often the symptoms of COVID-19.However, while some viruses are highly contagious, it is less clear how rapidly corona viruses will spread. Symptoms vary from person-to-person with COVID-19. It may produce few or no symptoms. However, it can also lead to severe illness and may be fatal. On 11 March 2020, WHO declared Novel Corona virus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak as a Pandemic.

Keywords: WHO, ICMR, SARS-CoV-2, Bats, Wuhan City, Pneumonia, Respiratory Infection, Pandemic
The Influence of Green Tea Infusion (Camellia sinensis) on Renal Histopathological Overview of Male White Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) Sprague Dawley Strain Induced by Ethanol
Authors: Muhartono Muhartono , Fitriana Katya Rizqita
Published: June 2020

Aims: This sudy aims to determine the effect infusion  of green tea (Camellia sinensis) to the renal histopathology picture of male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) Sprague dawley strain ethanol-induced.

Methods: This study used 30 rats divided into 5 groups. The negative control (K-) was given distilled water 2 mL/day, the positive control (K +) was given ethanol 2 mL/day, the treatment group (P1, P2, P3) was given ethanol 2 mL and green tea infusion with respective doses of 0.375, 0.75 and 1.5 grams orally for 14 days. Then the renal retrieval is done to be examined microscopically.

Results: The mean kidney damage score obtained was K- = 0.36; K + = 3.24; P1 = 2.52; P2 = 2,4; and P3 = 2.2. Data analysis with One Way Anova Test and continued with Pos Hoc and found significant differences in K- to K+, P1, P2, P3; K+ is significant to K-, P1, P2, P3; and P1, P2, P3 are significant to K- & K+.

Conclusion: There is an effect of infusion of green tea (Camellia sinensis) on the renal histopathological picture of male white rats (Rattus norvegicus) ethanol-induced Sprague dawley strain.

Keywords: alcohol, antioxidant, ethanol, green tea, renal histopathology
A Review: Divergent Emerging Strategies to Tackle Challenging Covid-19
Authors: Puri Sudha Unmesh , Bhimanwar Arti Akash , Vaidya Mrunal Mukesh
Published: June 2020

Background: Contemplating the severity of pandemic sequel for public health many researchers are working recklessly for new targeted drugs and vaccines. Despite the challenging opportunities, the setup for the development of new effective remedy against COVID-19 is unforeseeable.

Objective: The aim of the present review was to explore the work done by some authors to battle against COVID-19.

Material & Method: We analysed 24 articles from Elsevier and one from J Med virology journals stating different strategies to cope with this recently arrived monster COVID-19. Further are some targeting therapies viz., Niclosamide, immune response generated by cytotoxic T-cells and Natural Killer cells, Chloroquine and Hydroxy Chloroquine, blockade of Interleukin17, N- Acetylcysteine, mucolytic agents, oxytocin, bioflavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, ACE inhibitors or AII receptor antagonists, Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, serum albumin, Ritonavir, Tocilizumab, Furin, Amantadine, pioglitazone, Dapsone and doxycycline, steroids, plasama therapy, routine childhood immunization, a data-driven hypothesis on the epigenetic dysregulation of host metabolism by SARS corona viral infection, lipid metabolism has been proposed as a treatment target for COVID-19, COVIDiagnosis-Net proposed network for quick and accurate diagnosis.

Result: We got to know how the people are struggling to find a cure for this pandemic affair.

Conclusion: Till date, there is no specific treatment that has been confirmed to the effect against COVID-19. Let’s hope for the best.

Key words: COVID-19, Novel Corona Virus Infection-2019, SARS-CoV2, Plasma therapy, Immunomodulators
Sexual Violence and its Associated Factors among Female High School Students in Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Hailu Koyra , Mekuanint Argo , Niguse Kara , Efrata Tufa
Published: June 2020

Background: Sexual violence is a major concern of society as physical and mental harm endured by women is extremely destructive. However, little is known about sexual violence within the study area. Therefore, current study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of sexual violence among female high school students in Soddo town, Southern Ethiopia.

Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted using pretested, structured self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS and the presence of association was assessed using bivariate test. Multivariable logistic regression was used to control confounding effects and the strength of association was estimated in odds ratio with 95% confidence interval.

Results: The prevalence of life time rape among female students was found to be 25.8%. The odds of experiencing life time rape was higher among students who had more than one sexual partner (AOR= 9.11; 5.52, 15.04). Substance abuse is significantly associated with life time rape that the chance of experiencing rape among students who were chewing chat was higher (AOR=6.09; 1.57, 23.69) than their counterparts.

Conclusion: High level of rape among female high school students was found in Sodo town. Chewing chat and having more than one sexual partner had statistically significant association with life time rape.

Keywords: Sexual violence, Wolaita, Ethiopia, Soddo
E-PHARMACY IMPACTS ON SOCIETY AND PHARMA SECTOR IN ECONOMICAL PANDEMIC SITUATION: A REVIEW
Authors: Singh Himani , Majumdar A , Malviya N
Published: June 2020

Four month ago, nobody knows about covid-19 but now this virus has spread to almost every country, infecting at least 3,062515 people and death approx 211449 people with badly impact on economies of the most countries and also broken their health-care systems. At this time covid-19 disease is almost spreading all over the world and society. Majorly Pharmacy services act as a pillar at this pandemic situation for the public health. China is the first country where covid-19 outbreak started and some current data of consumer behavior and their habits are showed that society take some safe and preventive measures during lockdown and social distancing time which increase growth of ecommerce demand is inevitable. Now a day’s e-pharmacy is being adapted because medications can be ordered in a one click and conveniently delivered to customer door step with some risk like misuse of drugs and self-medication especially for those drugs which comes under the schedule H and X. This review paper focus on the basic issues and challenges related to online pharmacy and how can it be beneficial to society and pharma sectors in the pandemic situation. 

Keywords:  Online Pharmacy, Internet, Corona virus, Pandemic situation, Pharmaceutical sector.
Isolation and Structure Elucidation of Quercetin like Structure from Dalbergia sissoo (Fabaceae)
Authors: Bijauliya Rohit Kumar KUMAR , Kannojia Pushpendra , Mishra Pankaj , Pathak Gaurav Kumar
Published: June 2020

The present study was conducted to isolate and classify Dalbergia sissoo (L.) bioactive compounds. The genus consists of 300 species in India, including 25 species. The generic name Dalbergia honors the 18th century Swedish brothers Nils and Carl Dalberg. Various phytoconstituents of alkaloids, glycosides, flavanoids, tannins, saponins, sterols and terpenoids were isolated and classified from different parts of the plant. Thin Layer Chromatography, High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography, and Column Chromatography were used to isolate spots from the fraction of the crude extract to elucidate the chemical structure of Dalbergia sissoo (L.) leaf extract. Potential spots have been exposed to techniques of FTIR, NMR and mass spectroscopy. Column chromatography was exposed to the raw extract, obtaining 125 fractions, conducting TLC. Among them was a single band in TLC, characterized by FTIR, NMR spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy, and the structure was known as Quercetin. The results of this study indicate the effective potential compound of the ethanolic fraction of Dalbergia sissoo (L.).

Keywords: Dalbergia sissoo; Isolation & Structure Elucidation; FTIR; NMR spectroscopy; Mass spectroscopy.
Public’s Knowledge and Beliefs towards Universal Safety Precautions during COVID-19 Pandemic in Nepal: A web-based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Sarraf Deependra Prasad , Gupta Pramendra Prasad , Keshwar Shashi
Published: June 2020

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been declared as a global pandemic. In the absence of vaccines or specific drugs for COVID-19, a better understanding and implementation of universal safety precautions is essential for the prevention of COVID-19 virus infection globally. People’s adherence to the universal precautions safety measures against COVID-19 is essential which is largely affected by their knowledge and belief.

Objectives: To assess the public’s knowledge and belief toward the universal safety precautions during COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional web-based online survey was conducted in general public in Nepal during April, 2020. A self-designed questionnaire was prepared using Google forms via docs.google.com/forms for the collection of the data. The study participants were grouped into two categories according to their level of knowledge: excellent (score 80% and above) and average (score less than 80%). Descriptive statistics mean, frequency and percentage were used to analyze the data.

Results: Out of 228, majority were male (90.4%) and aged 36-45 years (36%). Mean knowledge score was 4.68±1.41. Most of them (57.9%) had average knowledge. Average of the correct responses in the knowledge and belief domain were found to be 66.9% and 71.2% respectively. Majority of the public (55.3%) believed that home-made alcohol-based hand sanitizer is equally effective to factory-made standard sanitizer against COVID-19 virus.

Conclusion: Knowledge toward universal safety precautions against COVID-19 were average among the majority of the public. There was gap between knowledge and belief domain. There is an unmet need for long term educational interventions among the public regarding the preventive methods against COVID-19.

Keywords: Knowledge; Belief; COVID-19; Nepal; Public; Universal safety precautions.
Switching Quantum Reference Frames for Quantum Measurement
Authors: Yang Jianhao M.
Published: June 2020

Physical observation is made relative to a reference frame. A reference frame is essentially a quantum system given the universal validity of quantum mechanics. Thus, a quantum system must be described relative to a quantum reference frame (QRF). Further requirements on QRF include using only relational observables and not assuming the existence of external reference frame. To address these requirements, two approaches are proposed in the literature. The first one is an operational approach (F. Giacomini, et al, Nat. Comm. 10:494, 2019) which focuses on the quantization of transformation between QRFs. The second approach attempts to derive the quantum transformation between QRFs from first principles (A. Vanrietvelde, et al,Quantum4:225, 2020). Such first principle approach describes physical systems as symmetry induced constrained Hamiltonian systems. The Dirac quantization of such systems before removing redundancy is interpreted as perspective-neutral description. Then, a systematic redundancy reduction procedure is introduced to derive description from perspective of a QRF. The first principle approach recovers some of the results from the operational approach, but not yet include an important part of a quantum theory - the measurement theory. This paper is intended to bridge the gap. We show that the von Neumann quantum measurement theory can be embedded into the perspective-neutral framework. This allows us to successfully recover the results found in the operational approach, with the advantage that the transformation operator can be derived from the first principle. In addition, the formulation presented here reveals several interesting conceptual insights. For instance, the projection operation in measurement needs to be performed after redundancy reduction, and the projection operator must be transformed accordingly when switching QRFs. These results represent one step forward in understanding how quantum measurement should be formulated when the reference frame is also a quantum system.
Trends in bone mineral density among nutritional status categories of Vojvodina elderly population
Authors: Gojkovic Zoran , Matijevic Radmila , Harhaji Vladimir , Ilincic Branislava , Barisic Ljubisa , Kupusinac Aleksandar , Radisic Mladen , Ninkovic Srdjan
Published: June 2020

Introduction/Objective. Low bone mineral density (BMD) is commonly associated with alterations of nutritional status. The aims of the present study were to evaluate the prevalence of low BMD and its associated nutritional risk factors in Vojvodina population and to use linear regression equations to predict the BMD by using a simple marker of nutritional status, body mass index (BMI). Methods. In this retrospective, cross-sectional study, the study population included subjects who were undergoing assessment of BMD between January and December 2017, and who have met the study inclusion criteria. A total of 1974 patients (1866 women and 108 men) were included in this analysis of nutritional status according to anthropometry and BMI index, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) measurements of BMD of the femoral neck and lumbar spine. The relationship between BMI and BMD was analyzed by linear regression equation. Results. Median age was 63 (56?70) years. Considering nutritional status category, there were 40% overweight, 31% obese and 29% normal weight subjects. In most of the sample, the subjects had low BMD, 37% had osteopenia, and 25% had osteoporosis. In both bone areas we observed trends of lowering BMD as the subjects BMI decreased. Subjects with osteoporosis are more prone to BMI depended BMD changes, concerning subjects with osteopenia and normal BMD. In addition, normal weight subjects compared to overweight and obese had the highest prediction coefficients of BMI-depended changes on BMD. Conclusion. High prevalence of low BMD coexists with overweight and obese elderly females in Vojvodina. Prediction equations for the calculation of BMD can be used to evaluate the effect of BMI changes on BMD in clinical settings.
Changes in power of surface electromyogram during breath-holding
Authors: Ostojic Mirko , Milosavljevic Milan , Kovacevic Aleksandra , Stokic Miodrag , Stefanovic Djordje , Mandic-Gajic Gordana , Jelicic Ljiljana
Published: June 2020

Introduction/Objective. Numerous studies on surface electromyographic (sEMG) signals in response to different respiratory parameters, particularly on sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles and diaphragm (DIA), indicated the promising advantages of their simultaneous monitoring with possible applications in the analysis of their correlation. This motivated ? detailed statistical analysis of the average power (PAV) on sEMG signals during prolonged breath-holding, simultaneously measured in the SCM and DIA areas. Methods. The physiological breath-holding method was applied to 30 healthy volunteers, with sEMG of SCM and DIA regions measured before, during, and after the breath-holding exercise. All the subjects were sitting in an upward position, with nostrils closed by the right index finger and thumb during breath-hold. To synchronize the records, the user would press a special switch using the other hand at the beginning and at the end of breath-holding experiment. The average power of sEMG (PAV) was measured for each 500 ms signal window. Results. The PAV remains constant before and 3 seconds after the exercise. During the ending of breathholding, at least one region had the PAV afflux of a minimum of 91%. Student?s t-test between SCM signals shows a significant difference of p < 0.001, while the DIA lacks it. Although the results showed that SCM is the dominant region in 76.67% of cases, the exclusive PAV afflux in the DIA region was detected in precisely five cases (16.67% of the total namber of participants). Conclusions. Our research concludes that there is the necessity of simultaneous measurement of SCM and DIA to observe dominant changes in sEMG during breath-holding. The physiological response of the respiratory center can be observed by approximately doubling PAV in one of SCM or DIA regions.
Ruotsalaista kielipolitiikkaa ja kielenhuoltoa
Authors: Lehti-Eklund Hanna
Published: June 2020

Arvioitu teos:

Olle Josephson: Språkpolitik. Språkrådets skrifter 25. Tukholma: Morfem 2018. 320 s. isbn 978-91-88419-01-9.
Ukon jälkiä seuraamassa: uutta ja perinteistä paikannimistöntutkimuksen saralta
Authors: Valtonen Taarna
Published: June 2020

Arvioitu teos:

Tiina Aalto: Ukon jäljet paikoissa ja paikannimissä. Tutkimus ukko-elementin sisältävistä nimistä. Helsinki: Helsingin yliopisto 2019. 272 s. isbn 978-951-51-5349-4. Saatavilla verkossa osoitteessa http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:ISBN 978-951-51-5350-0.
Quality Management System: Analisis Raport Mutu Usaha Kesehatan Sekolah (UKS)
Authors: Irawan Sapto , Prasetyo Danu
Published: June 2020

This quality report analysis was conducted to see the quality achievement of SMK PGRI 1 Salatiga in one year for School Health Efforts (UKS) in 2018. This research describes descriptively both qualitatively and quantitatively the results of the quality report card achievement. It was shown that the achievement score in the School Health Business Report Card (UKS) was 6.6 with the category of UKS 4. Referring to the results of the analysis of the description above, it showed that the achievement report had obtained the four-star category. Validation of the achievement of the School Health Effort report card (UKS) is needed to show the real condition of the school. The achievement of the four-star category is strongly influenced by two important factors in its implementation, namely: 1) the awareness of all school members to realize a healthy lifestyle; 2) the facilities and infrastructure support in realizing healthy living behavior.
Penerapan Differentiated Instruction dalam Meningkatkan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Siswa Kelas 2 SD
Authors: Simanjuntak Sion Stepani , Listiani Tanti
Published: June 2020

Understanding concepts is one of the important things in learning Mathematics. However, in reality it was found that Grade 2 students had difficulty in understanding the concept of Mathematics. Therefore, in this study a strategy has chosen, namely Differentiated Instruction. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the application of Differentiated Instruction learning strategy can improve the understanding of the concept of class 2B students on Mathematics. The method carried out is the Classroom Action Research (CAR) by Robert Pelton with two cycles. The research was conducted at a Christian school in the West Jakarta area on September 26 to October 16, 2018, conducted with a total of 7 meetings. The instruments to collect data are lesson plans, mentor feedback, reflection journals, tests and documentation (photos). The results of the study shows that the Differentiated Instruction strategy can improve students' understanding of concepts on the three indicators used in this research. The maximum achievement of each indicator is restating a concept (72%), classifying objects based on certain characteristics according to the concept (100%), and presenting concepts in various forms of representation (80%). Differentiated Instruction can improve the understanding concept of, if each of the strategic steps are implemented properly. However, there are some things that need to be considered such as the emphasis on the concept of clear material, giving clear but simple instructions (for lower grade students), giving clear and firm rules, as well as variations in learning according to interests, learning styles, and student readiness.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Sponges Dakon Pada Materi FPB dan KPK Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas IV SD
Authors: Fitri Ayu
Published: June 2020

This study aims to determine the learning outcomes of mathematics for highest common factor (hcf) and lowest common multiple (lcm) materials the by using ‘dakon’ sponges media in the SDN Kondangjaya III, East Karawang District, Karawang Regency. The method used is quasi-experimental, with non equivalent control group design research. The results shows that there is a significant effect between the learning outcomes of students who use media sponges and who did not use the media. The result showed sig = 0.000 0 α = 0.05, indicating that the hypothesis is accepted. It can be concluded that the results of student mathematics learning in get a positive influence by using ‘dakon’ sponges media.
Penanaman Sikap Inspiratif Melalui Pendekatan Sains Teknologi Masyarakat
Authors: Sutaryono Sutaryono , Prasetyaningtyas Fitria Dwi
Published: June 2020

The problems of this research are: 1) how to develop the approach of societal technology science?; 2) how is the feasibility approach of societal technology science; 3) is the approach of society technology science can cultivate the inspirational attitude?. This is a mixture between qualitatif and quantitative research. Qualitative research was chosen to describe the application of the society technology science. Quantitative research which is a pre-experimental design of one–group Pretest-Postest design, is to see the understanding and change of students’ character before and after the application of the model. The learning model development used the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Develop, Implemen, Evaluation) design model. The results of this research are: 1) the development of society technology science approach to realize inspiring character was done through 5 stages. With the preliminary stages of approach, establishment/development concept, application in life, the improvement of concept, and assessment; 2) the approach of society technology science to create an inspiring attitude that has been developed, is declared feasible to be used with a score of 15 (90%) in ‘very decent’ criteria; 3) social technology science approach has reflected an inspiring attitude. This is shown from observations on the coursework and results of the student's work that earned an average yield of 3.6 on a ‘good’ category (90%). It is suggested planning a more mature, fuller and wider concept mastery component.
Identifikasi Dampak Jenis Olahraga Terhadap Kekuatan Genggaman Tangan (Studi Kasus Pada Mahasiswa Jurusan Pendidikan Olahraga UKSW)
Authors: Purwitasari Dewi Intan , Wibowo Nur Aji , Muninggar Jodelin
Published: June 2020

Identifikasi dampak dari jenis olahraga terhadap kekuatan genggam tangan telah dilakukan melalui pengukuran kekuatan genggam tangan dengan menggunakan hand-dynamometer. Identifikasi ini merupakan salah satu metode yang valid, sederhana, cepat, mudah dilakukan, tidak menimbulkan efek samping, dan dapat menggambarkan kekuatan seluruh tubuh. Kekuatan genggam tangan telah banyak digunakan sebagai parameter fungsionalitas dua puluh tujuh anggota tubuh bagian atas dan kesehatan umum. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan sampel berjumlah 40 mahasiwa Jurusan Pendidikan Olahraga Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW). Dari hasil pengelompokan sampel didapatkan dua kelompok bidang minat berbeda, tujuh belas mahasiswa memiliki bidang minat dalam olahraga yang banyak menggunakan tangan (basket, voli, badminton, dan tenis meja) dan dua puluh tiga mahasiswa memiliki bidang minat dalam olahraga yang banyak menggunakan kaki (sepak bola, futsal, dan marathon). Uji statistik yang digunakan adalah uji One Way Anova dan Regresi Linier dengan tingkat kebenaran 0,05. Dari uji One Way Anova didapatkan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 N dan 0,000 Ns. Angka ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dampak yang signifikan antara jenis olahraga terhadap kekuatan genggam tangan. Dari uji Regresi Linier juga didapatkan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 N dan 0,000 Ns yang menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dampak dari jenis olahraga terhadap kekuatan genggam tangan.
DEVELOPING HOLISTIC ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES IN A BIO-INSPIRED DESIGN COURSE
Authors: Eggermont Marjan , Paul Robyn
Published: June 2020

Bio-inspired design can be found in an increasing number of products and applications from surgical staples inspired by porcupines to bacteria inhibiting foil inspired by sharks. As a methodology, bio-inspired design studies nature, its models, systems, and processes and then imitates or takes creative inspiration from them to solve human problems often sustainably. Bio-inspired design as a methodology is applicable to multiple disciplines and has driven innovations in fields ranging from business to engineering. The increase in interest in this method of design comes directly from our search for sustainable solutions to solving problems. A recent technical elective explores this design methodology to increase a holistic view of design using project-based learning in a community context.
Web-Based Problem-Solving System for Learner Motivation of Engineering Students
Authors: Ahmed Ehsan , Rahman Musfiq , Rahman Hafizur
Published: June 2020

This paper addresses the construction of a novel approach to enhance learner motivation as it relates to the learning process. The foundational principles of motivation are discussed. The impact of instructional technology on student motivation through an innovative web-based problem-solving system is the main focus of this study. The development of the web-based problem-solving system and its evaluation process are considered for addressing the foundational principles of motivation. The proposed system is customizable to provide feedback to both students and instructors. The outcome of this research will help establish a suitable instructional design model of motivation for engineering students. The process also has prospects for applications in other disciplines.
REFLECTIONS ON IMPLEMENTING A STUDENTS-AS-PARTNERS APPROACH TO CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN ENGINEERING
Authors: Pearlston Danielle , DaMaren Elizabeth , Mattucci Stephen
Published: June 2020

The implementation of Students-as-Partners (SaP) with instructors in the co-development of curriculum is becoming an increasingly popular pedagogical model.   Enhanced learning outcomes, student satisfaction, and skill development have been demonstrated as a result of SaP work. Engineering educators stand to benefit from this approach, however further investigation is needed to better understand the implications of SaP work on curriculum development processes. Thus, the primary goal of this paper is to provide an analysis of the complexities of the Students-as-Partners approach from an experiential lens of curriculum design in first-year engineering.  This study uses a collaborative auto-ethnographic approach to draw from instructor and student written reflections on the process and experiences of working within the SaP model on a first-year engineering curriculum development project. Common themes were identified and synthesized from individual reflections. Important considerations of a partnership include creating a positive climate, pre-existing perceptions of power, framing the project with intention, and taking advantage of niche areas of expertise. Various forms of motivation were also found to influence the partnership dynamics and outcomes. Restraints of partnerships in general were identified in the unequal student representation and the difficult balance of providing guidance and instilling ownership. These findings provide key considerations to engineering educators who may find the SaP approach a viable option in curriculum development processes.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR COMPLEMENTARY CREDIT: A COURSE TO EARN CREDIT FOR EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Authors: Mattucci Stephen , Whalen Kate , Picone Daniel , Yachouh Joshua , Ali Ahmed Fuad
Published: June 2020

Students often have significant learning experiences outside of the classroom, and in particular through their involvement in extracurricular activities. McMaster University has a strong student culture rooted in this type of involvement, and wanted to recognize this experiential learning. These students are often learning a variety of durable skills such as leadership, teamwork, conflict management, and communication. This paper describes the development of a course for students to earn complementary credit for a variety of diverse roles in extracurricular settings across campus. The development approach was informed by principles of student ownership and self-directed learning, and implemented by a diverse team including the instructor, staff, and students. Several focus groups conducted with actively involved students provided insight on both the structure and content of the course: workshop-style classes, with active learning modules, and opportunities for students to learn from each other. Critical reflection was the primary assessment to encourage students to derive learning from their extracurricular experiences. Preliminary observations from the first offering of the course are promising, in that students are deriving significant value from the course, and their related extracurricular experiential learning.
LEARNING FROM THE INTEGRATED CURRICULUM APPROACH: STUDENT REFLECTIONS DURING AND AFTER THEIR EXPERIENCE
Authors: Jazayeri Yani , Paul Robyn , Behjat Laleh , Potter Mike
Published: June 2020

At the University of Calgary, we piloted an integrated curriculum approach in second-year electrical engineering. The intention was to provide authentic learning experiences, with the ultimate goal of fostering deep learning in the students. To improve students’ learning strategies, they were asked to reflect weekly on their learning during the program (Winter 2019: Jan-Apr), and during their first semester of third-year, which was run in the traditional format (Fall 2019: Sep-Dec). Using qualitative coding, these reflections were analyzed with a framework from self-determination theory to understand the student learning and motivation throughout the program. There were 11 themes that emerged, categorized within the three elements of the theoretical framework: competence, relatedness, and autonomy.
The Nature of a Problem, Problem Diagnosis, and Engineering Design
Authors: Flemming Scott A.C. , Johnston Clifton R.
Published: June 2020

This work has been motivated by the authors’ past explorations into engineering culture and engineering design which have both exposed the importance of and lack of problem definition in the engineering design process.  This paper builds on those previous works and reviews literature from the fields of cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence as well as medical science.  Studies in cognitive science have identified that experts perform much better in the complex task of problem identification than novices and that scheme-based instruction can greatly ameliorate novice diagnostic performance in an ill-defined complex domain such as medical science. The authors argue that these results will transfer to the analogous ill-defined and complex domain that is engineering design.  In this case, the conclusion of this work is for engineering educators to develop schemes (templates) to describe in broad strokes the “universe of problems” in their particular field to aid their students in diagnosing problems for the purposes of engineering design.
DEVELOPMENT OF “INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING” COURSES FOR FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS: A FOCUS ON STUDENT ATTITUDES
Authors: Frey Joel B. , Banow Ryan
Published: June 2020

Many students entering an engineering program have a strong appreciation of the importance of math- and science-based skills for their future career as an engineer, but often have little grasp of what it means to be entering a professional college.  For this reason, many engineering programs in Canada include some form of an “Introduction to the Engineering Profession” in their first-year program.  The University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering has been working toward the launch of a completely redesigned first year program.  This project has afforded the College an opportunity to apply a novel and transferable approach to shaping this “Introduction to the Engineering” experience.  The structure of the proposed new first year program has allowed for short and intensive “Introduction to Engineering” modules, which bookend each of the regular session terms.  This timing makes them an orientation for the program, allowing for timely deep dives into matters of importance to engineering students: study skills, time-management, teamwork, self-assessment, support services, student well-being, ethics, academic integrity, and health and safety.  The timing of the modules also allows for completion of term-long assignments and reflection on both personal and academic growth. This paper describes the process employed to develop the course learning outcomes, schedule of topics and activities, and syllabi.  The process focused on over-arching target attitudes, such as “I am on the path to becoming a professional”, and ensured constructive alignment between these attitudes and the learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessment.  The nature of the process made it easy to clarify what was essential to include in the courses, and to make a compelling case for the importance of the courses in the context of a myriad of foundational technical topics.
The Visuality of Professionalised Sousveillance
Authors: Brandim Howson Joseph
Published: June 2020

This contribution addresses the visuality deployed in the practice of professionalised sousveillance. I draw on research undertaken with sousveillance activists in Brazilian favelas. By recognising vision as a site of power and identifying the particular visuality central to the policing of favelas, I draw an uncomfortable link between professionalised sousveillance and this police visuality. In acknowledging this relationship, it can be argued that professionalised sousveillance practice unintentionally works to preserve the perceptual foundations of the favela’s social order. I conclude that we should also seek forms of sousveillance practice that engage alternative visualities.
Introduction: The State of Sousveillance
Authors: Newell Bryce
Published: June 2020

Introduction to Dialogue section on "The State of Sousveillance."
Gambaran Pengetahuan Seksualitas Siswa Kelas IV-VI SD N di Jakarta
Authors: Yamin Erika Kamaria , Purwanti Margaretha
Published: June 2020

Ease of accessing information through internet causes primary school-age children to be vulnerable to exposure to matters related to sexuality and pornography. The limitations of parents and teachers in providing sexuality education leads to premature sexual behavior in primary school students. This study aims to explain the description of knowledge about sexuality in the students of grade IV-VI in SD N, which has a Buddhist background. Buddhism itself does not view sexuality as a wrong thing, but it takes awareness and self-control in dealing with it. Quantitative methods were carried out with a questionnaire involving 188 students. Furthermore, the qualitative method was conducted with group interviews of 12 students representatives. The results obtained are the majority of students in grade IV-VI in elementary school still have knowledge of sexuality in the low category. Differences in the level of knowledge appear to be influenced by the source of information obtained. Therefore, it is necessary to establish an appropriate school-based sexuality education and cultural context to students in grade IV-VI at SD N in Jakarta.Keywords: Sexuality education, elementary school, Buddhism school
Persepsi Siswa terhadap Quality of School Life pada Sekolah yang Pernah Mengalami Kondisi Rusak Fisik (Studi Kasus pada SDN X di Jakarta)
Authors: Dorothy Grace Paskahlisa , Monika Monika , Wijaya Erik
Published: June 2020

Students' perception of school is an important factor in student development in school. This study aims to determine the description of quality of school life of students SDN X in Jakarta. the physical condition of the school that previously suffered total physical damage such as unfit for use, until it undergoes a total renovation and can be reused. The physical condition of the school affects the students' perception of the quality of the students in their school. Quality of school life is a positive or negative experience and other feelings related to the dimensions of school life, in general and in particular. It is the main indicators of the quality of school life for students, to the satisfaction and dissatisfaction, associated with the dimension and results. Research method used is mix method. The subjects of this study are the students of grade IV to VI in SDN X Jakarta amounting to 124 students who distributed questionnaires and 4 students to be interviewed. From the results of quantitative research can be concluded that the picture of quality of school life in SDN X Jakarta tends to be high and students' perceptions of the condition of schools that have been renovated more positive than schools that are still in physical damage, especially in dimensions general satisfaction, negative feelings, and achievement. Based on these results that the physical condition of the school affects students' perceptions of school and student achievement in school. Key words: Quality of school life, primary school, dimension of QSL
Efektivitas Membaca Buku Bersama untuk Menurunkan Kecemasan (pada Anak usia 4-6 tahun yang Baru Pertama Kali ke Dokter Gigi)
Authors: Sujana Veronica Febiany , Pudjiati Sri Redatin Retno
Published: June 2020

Anxiety could occur to children going to dentist. Informing children about dental check-up could help to reduce anxiety; which is a learning process, one process could be done through vicarious learning by model observation. Storytelling by reading aloud with dialogic reading make student active, increases learning process by interaction with their peers and teacher. This research is aim to reduce anxiety for 4-6 years old (N-61) children going to dentist for their first time through reading a book together activity. Test scale use is Venham Picture Test (VPT). Research design is One group pre-test and post-test design with follow up after 1 week in the form of dental check-up. Book used on this activity titled “Cat and Dentist”, with main character’s courage to undergo dental check-up. Book was read by their teacher three times. Analysis result shows that through reading book together activity could lower anxiety toward dentist significantly for children of 4-6 years old that go to dentist first time between pre-rest and post-test 1 (z=-3,811 , p = 0,00 < 0,05), pre-test with post-test 2 (z = - 4,189, p = 0,00 < 0,05) and post-test 1 with post-test 2 (z=-2,184, p = 0,029 < 0,05). Keywords: Picture book, dialogic reading, anxiety, social constructivism.
Daftar Isi Provitae Vol 12 no. 1
Authors: Marella Bianca
Published: June 2020

Daftar Isi Provitae Vol 12 no. 1
Pengaruh Parental Belief terhadap Curiosity Anak Usia Sekolah Dasar pada Masyarakat Betawi
Authors: Sulistyanti Rr. Zabrina I.B. , Suradijono Sri Hartati R
Published: June 2020

Curiosity in Indonesian children is considered lacking, indicated by their reluc-tance to ask question and low critical thinking skill. One factor which is often as-sociated with children’s curiosity development is their relationship with authority figure. This study aims to gain information about which aspect of parental belief that is seen as more important (especially related to autonomy and conformity), and how it affects children’s curiosity. This study involved 32 pairs of parent and child from Betawi society, as parental belief and curiosity are influenced by culture and Betawi society was deemed as the prototype of Indonesian society in the future. Parental belief was analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA and Bonferroni while curiosity was analyzed using multiple regression. Results shows that Betawi parents in general believe that autonomy is as important as conformity (p = 0,897 >0,05 with problem solving skills, p = 1,000 >0,05 with practical skills, and p = 0,261 >0,05 in academic objectives aspect), except in socialization at school con-text (p = 0,008 <0,05), and parental belief has no significant effect on children’s curiosity (p values are in range 0,284-0,982 >0,05).
Hubungan Humor, Kecerdasan Emosi, dan Tipe Kepribadian (OCEAN) pada Remaja
Authors: Wijaya Erik
Published: June 2020

This study examines the relationship between humor, emotional intelligence and personality types. Based on the limitations of various studies on humor it is important to agree with intelligence as well as the type of ownership they have. This is because considering subjects who have certain personality types will choose a different style of humor. Personality in this case is OCEAN consists of five type, those are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness dan neuroticism.  Humor consist of three types, those are cognitive humor, neutral humor, and violence humor. Likewise, emotional intelligence possessed by individuals will determine how each of them use humor in everyday life. Youth research subjects from several schools and universities. The sampling method uses convenience sampling technique. Respondent in this research is 1000, consist of male 425 subject (42,5%) and female 575 subject (57.5%). This research produces findings that show a significant relationship between variables and the greatest value in agreeableness personality with emotional intelligence in r = 0.265, p = 0.000 <0.05. The next significant relationship is cognitive humor with emotional intelligence in r = 0.083, p = 0.009 <0.05. The last significant relationship is neutral humor with consciousness personality in r = 0.119, p = 0.000 < 0.05.
Teoretyczne podstawy dzielenia z resztą liczb naturalnych wraz z uwagami o dzieleniu z resztą liczb całkowitych, wymiernych i rzeczywistych
Authors: Chronowski Antoni
Published: June 2020

In this article, I analyze the theoretical foundations of the division with remainder in the arithmetic of natural numbers. As a result of this analysis I justify that the notation a:b=c r s, where a, b, c, s are natural numbers and r denotes, is correct at school mathematics level and does not lead to a contrediction suggested by the author of the article (Semadeni, 1978). As a generalization of the division with remainder of natural numbers, I consider the division with remainder of integers, rational and real numbers.
Tali Filler
Authors: Khanlou Nazilla
Published: June 2020

Profile of INYI member Tali Filler.
Trichome diversity studies in selected species of Sida
Authors: Ashwathy G. , Krishnakumar K.
Published: June 2020

Sida (Family: Malvaceae) belongs to the genus of flowering plants that possess high medicinal value and is used traditionally in almost all parts of the world.  There were about 18 species reported from the state of Kerala (India). Among these, some are with taxonomic controversies. Hence micro-morphological characters of leaves such as trichomes can be used as a taxonomic tool for the identification of plants. Their type, presence, absence and distribution are important diagnostic characters in plant identification and plant taxonomy. Plant samples were collected from different localities of Kerala. Foliar epidermal studies were carried out in order to identify the diversity and distribution of trichomes in the selected species of Sida viz., S. acuta, S. alnifolia, S. beddomei, S. cordata, S. cordifolia, S. fryxelli, S. ravii, S. rhombifolia and S. rhomboidea. Six types of trichomes were identified; they were stellate, conical, forked, capitate (short stalked), uniseriate multicellular and peltate. Stellate trichomes were observed in all the species. Conical trichomes were observed in S. beddomei, S cordata and S. fryxelli. Forked trichome was observed in S. acuta, S. cordata, S. cordifolia, S. ravii, S. rhombifolia and S. rhomboidea. Capitate (short stalked) trichomes were observed in S. acuta, S. alnifolia, S. rhombifolia and S. rhomboidea. Uniseriate multicellular trichomes were observed in S. cordifolia, S. fryxelli and S. ravii. Peltate trichomes are observed in all species except S. beddomei, S. cordifolia and S. fryxelli. However, these species could be easily distinguished by their conical trichomes. A bracketed dichotomous key was prepared for the identification of the species considered for the study.