bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between the sense of coherence, self-directed learning readiness, and academic performance in Malaysian undergraduate dental students
Authors: Siddiqui Fawaz Shamim , Nerali Jayashri Tamanna , Telang Lahari Ajay
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

Stress and low psychological well-being among students in higher education impact their academic performance. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between SOC, SDLR, and academic performance in year 3, 4, and 5 undergraduate dental students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Two hundred and ten students completed a validated questionnaire on SOC and SDLR. The percentage of marks obtained by these students in their year-end examination was used as their academic performance. The SOC scores were further divided into three hierarchical clusters using cluster analysis. The data were analyzed to determine the difference in the SDLR scores and academic performance among the three clusters. Furthermore, the relationship between SOC scores, SDLR scores, and academic performance was assessed.

RESULTS:

The SDLR scores significantly increased from the low SOC cluster to the high SOC cluster (P = 0.026). However, there was no significant change in academic performance. A positive relationship was found between the SOC and the academic performance (R = +0.025; P > 0.05). The SDLR had a significant positive relationship with both SOC and academic performance (R = +0.27; P < 0.001).

CONCLUSION:

Although SOC may not have a direct influence on academic performance, SDLR can play an intermediary role. Early identification and timely intervention in students with a weak SOC and low SDLR can have a beneficial influence on their academic life.
Feasibility and usefulness of online virtual training of urology residents in times of COVID-19
Authors: Narain Tushar Aditya , Mittal Ankur , Singh Vanya , Panwar Vikas Kumar
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

The COVID-19 disease has resulted in an almost complete shutdown of all services worldwide. Hospitals continued to provide emergency services and treatment for COVID-19 disease. Teaching hospitals like ours had another responsibility at hand; training of our surgical residents. Not allowing this pandemic to take away months of training, we resorted to online virtual training programs, for continuing academic activities. After having conducted thirty such sessions, we took feedback from the participating students and faculty members to evaluate the usefulness of this new initiative and identify the lacunae that needed to be addressed.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The initial twenty classes were held on the GoTo Meeting ® online platform, whereas the last ten were conducted using the Google Meet application. A 20-item questionnaire covering four broad domains of general perception, feasibility, knowledge gained, and drawbacks was circulated, and 19 responses were registered anonymously. Strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat analysis was done based on the responses received.

RESULTS:

About 89.5% of the participants believed that online classes were the ideal platform for continuing education and 84.2% of the participants were overall satisfied with the whole exercise. The Achilles’ heel was the availability of a good Internet connection, and the major lacunae were the poor quality of video and audio transmission. Seventy-four percent of the participants wanted to continue online training in the future too, whereas 26% wanted to revert to the traditional face-to-face teaching.

CONCLUSION:

Online virtual training classes are an effective and feasible alternative to traditional teaching in times such as these, which demanded strict social distancing. It naturally lacked the warmth and personal touch of the traditional teaching classes, but it allowed us to continue teaching our residents and also prepare them to face the biggest menace of all times.
Entry level nursing graduate students’ perception and readiness toward online component of blended learning
Authors: Swaminathan Narasimman , Ravichandran Latha , Ramachandran Sivakumar , Milanese Steve , Singaravelu Rajeswari , Govindaraj Pitchaimani
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

Blended learning (BL), the integration of online with face to face teaching, is established as a teaching method in higher education. Understanding the learner's readiness toward online component of BL is important in designing and delivering BL. Nursing students require proficiency in interpersonal relationship and social interaction apart from knowledge and skills. BL may provide an opportunity to acquire the professional skills better than the traditional face to face sessions. The objectives of this study were to identify the nursing student's readiness toward BL and perceptions about the online learning component of BL.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

First- and second-year entry level graduate nursing students of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education, Chennai, India, were the participants of the study. This study used a mixed method approach. An online questionnaire, developed based on the literature and expert consensus, was used in the first phase. A focus group discussion (FGD) with ten random participants of the survey was conducted to understand the perceptions and readiness to adopt the online component of BL. The present study was conducted from December 2019 to January 2020. Survey results were analyzed through descriptively. Content analysis was carried to summarize FGD results.

RESULTS:

A total 158 students of entry level nursing graduate programme participated in the survey. 53.8% of felt BL will have positive effect on their learning and 70% of the respondents were ready to adopt BL. The FGD identified two themes: (I) Readiness to adopt online learning as a component of BL and (II) perceived barriers and challenges in adopting online contents.

CONCLUSION:

Entry level nursing graduate students had a positive perception about the online components. Majority of them are confident in accessing the online contents. Willingness to learn through online, previous experience with online learning, and perceived advantages of online component might influence the learner's readiness. Availability of internet and absence of teachers were perceived as the barriers to online learning by the participants.
Social barriers as a challenge in seeking mental health among Saudi Arabians
Authors: Alissa Nawal A.
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

To extend our knowledge of social barriers in relation to mental health, the present study was conducted to investigate the impact of social barriers on mental health help-seeking among Saudi Arabians aged 18 years and above.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This cross-sectional study was carried out on 1632 participants in 2018 during the months of October and November. The participants completed self-administered online surveys about the demographic characteristics, social barriers, and knowledge and attitudes about mental health.

RESULTS:

The majority of the participants agreed that social barriers could prevent them from seeking mental health help. Stigma was chosen as the most common social barrier among the participants (76.3%), followed by culture (61.5%) and negative perceptions (56.2%).

CONCLUSION:

Social barriers are a challenge in seeking mental health. Increasing public awareness of available services and resources as well as developing programs to fight stigmatization should be initiated to create more positive attitudes toward people with mental illness and promote holistic well-being.
An analysis of the challenges in recruiting clinical teachers in Iranian medical universities
Authors: Sadeghian Akram , Tofighi Shahram , Yamani Nikoo , Changiz Tahereh
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

Employing appropriate and deserving staff is goal of human resource management (HRM). A group of staff at medical science universities are clinical teachers. Considering the position and importance of these peoples, this study addresses the challenges of recruiting clinical teachers.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This is a qualitative study of the conventional content analysis done in Isfahan medical university in 2018. The participants were selected through intensity sampling of purposive sampling method, and data were obtained through semi-structured interviews conducted to survey 23 experts and clinical faculty members concerning the challenges involved in employing clinical teachers. Data were analyzed using conventional content analysis method and OneNote 2013.

RESULTS:

Two main categories and ten subcategories were classified as follows: HRM inadequacy in educational departments with six subscales such as indefiniteness of the workforce status for HR managers, reluctance of educational departments to increase human resources, nonproportionality of the teacher–student ratio, recruitment of faculty based on the needs in the treatment sector, weakness of the infrastructure to use nonfaculty teachers, and reduced public interest in employment as a faculty and weakness of the selection process with four subscales based on data analysis such as undesirable manner of selection, recruitment based on the score given by the national board of medical examiners, purpose-based calls to recruit predefined individuals, and personal and emotional issues, rather than managerial standards, governing cooperation with teachers.

CONCLUSION:

Recruitment process is part of HRM tasks. Employment system in a medical sciences university must be considered to improve the clinical faculty recruitment. HRM inadequacy in educational departments and weakness of the selection process are challenges that affect the employment system. According to these findings, it is necessary to review the regulations and tasks of HRM in medical sciences universities.
The effect of self-management intervention program on the lifestyle of postmyocardial infarction patients
Authors: Amini Roya , Rajabi Maryam , Azami Hiva , Soltanian Alireza
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

Most patients with myocardial infarction (MI) suffer from one or more risk factors such as obesity and overweight, unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity (PA), and high blood pressure. Individual control of these risk factors by lifestyle modification raises the probability of survival in these patients; hence, we used a self-management intervention to assess its effect on the lifestyle of post-MI patients.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 92 hospitalized MI patients in Hamadan province in 2016. Convenience sampling method was used for selecting the participants. The patients were selected and assigned to experimental and control groups. The main parameters (diet, blood pressure, waist circumference, and body mass index [BMI]) were measured at the baseline and 8 weeks after discharge. Domestic PA was the only parameter measured 8 weeks after their discharge. A self-management intervention was adopted for the experimental group. The data were analyzed using paired and independent-sample t-tests with SPSS software version 16.

RESULTS:

The comparison of the scores obtained for diet, blood pressure, waist circumference, and BMI in post-MI patients revealed no statistically significant difference between the two groups at the beginning of the study (P > 0.05). Following the intervention, the experimental group had a significantly higher mean score for diet and domestic PA (walking program from 1st week to 8 weeks), compared to the control group (P < 0.001); however, the intervention had no significant effect on BMI, waist circumference, and systolic and diastolic pressure (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

The findings indicated that the program had an impact on some risk factors. Therefore, it is recommended to use self-management support in MI patients during the discharge process to improve their lifestyle.
Effectiveness and adverse drug reactions of levetiracetam and midazolam in refractory neonatal seizure
Authors: Jayswal Diptiman , Roy Uttam Kumar , Ghosh Taraknath , Mandal Purnendu
Published: April 2024

BACKGROUND:

Neonatal seizure (NS) reflects serious underlying brain injury, requiring immediate evaluation and early treatment. In neonates, phenobarbitone and phenytoin are used primarily to control the seizures. If uncontrolled, widespread off-label use of midazolam and levetiracetam was practiced. These drugs gained popularity though there are no such studies available on literature search comparing them. The present study was designed to explore these lacunae using these two drugs in refractory cases. To study the efficacy and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of midazolam and levetiracetam not responding to usual line of therapy.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was a prospective cross-sectional study conducted on 69 neonates in the NICU and Department of Pharmacology in Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal. Patients receiving midazolam or levetiracetam when uncontrolled with first line antiepileptics, namely, phenobarbitone and phenytoin, were considered eligible. The study variables were time to control seizure, seizure recurrence and frequency, and treatment-related adverse events. analysis used Mann–Whitney U-test were applied Comparison with respect to time to control and Chi-square test were applied to detect difference in proportion for ADRs. The SPSS Statistics 17.0 was used for analysis.

RESULTS:

We compared the time periods to control neonatal seizure for effectiveness between levetiracetam and midazolam showing no significant difference (P = 0.190). Comparing the portion of recurrences in two groups gives statistically nonsignificant (P = 0.878) result. Only respiratory depression was seen in the levetiracetam group (12.90%) and midazolam group (18.42%). All adverse events were 'probable’ as per the WHO-UMC criteria, and there was no statistically significant difference between the two drugs (P = 0.533).

CONCLUSIONS:

Both midazolam and levetiracetam are equally effective and safe in NS not responding to usual line of treatment.
Comparative evaluation of the effect of impregnated retraction cord versus laser on gingival attachment level and pain perception following retraction for subgingival margins - A prospective, split-mouth, controlled, clinical study
Authors: Diwan Vipul , Chauhan Manish R. , Tembhurne Jyoti , Gangurde Arti , Wani Hemraj , Danane Saurabh
Published: April 2024

Aim:

To evaluate and compare the effect of impregnated retraction cord vs Laser on gingival attachment level and pain perception following retraction for subgingival margins.

Settings and Design:

Many methods for achieving and measuring the amount of gingival retraction in fixed prosthodontic work have been advocated. Though the gingival attachment level is crucial in Periodontology, the literature available regarding the effect of these retraction methods on the same is scarce. Hence, this clinical study was designed to compare the pain perception and amount of gingival recession when impregnated cord and laser were used for retraction.

Materials and Methods:

In 40 subjects (age range of 20 to 40 years) with single missing maxillary incisor, the abutments were prepared with subgingival margins, to receive a full coverage metal-ceramic fixed dental prosthesis. The gingiva was retracted on one of the abutments with impregnated retraction cord and on the other with diode laser. Gingival attachment levels were compared at six sites per abutment using superimposition of digital scans, preoperative and four weeks after cementation of final prosthesis.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Statistical analysis of the data for gingival recession was done using t-test. Pain perception was analysed with Chi-square test. Pain perception by patients following retraction was compared with VAS scale.

Results:

The average values of gingival recession on buccal side were 0.61 mm and 0.38 mm and on the palatal side were 0.58 mm and 0.35 mm for impregnated retraction cord and laser respectively. The P values of <0.01 indicated a highly significant difference between the two groups. Intragroup comparison did not show significant differences between various sites. Pain and discomfort produced by cord method was moderate in comparison with mild/no pain with diode laser and the difference was highly significant.

Conclusion: Retraction cord produced more gingival recession than the diode laser, which was statistically highly significant on both buccal and palatal aspects of the teeth. Patients experience with diode laser technique was less painful in comparison with retraction cord method.
Assessment of reproducibility and influence of different dental specialties on functional implant prosthodontic score: A prospective clinical study analyzing single-unit implant crowns
Authors: Tabarak Naghma , Srivastava Gunjan , Padhiary Subrat Kumar , Panda Swagatika , Das Abhaya Chandra , Mohapatra Abhilash
Published: April 2024

Aim:

Implant therapy in partially edentulous patients has become the most adapted and predictable treatment modality. The success rate of implants has been measured in terms of esthetic, biological, and technical factors such as radiographic bone loss, prosthetic complications, and stability. Despite the existence of several indices for the esthetic assessment of implant crowns, a need for functional evaluation of the implant crown with an objective and reproducible score has arisen. The study aims to validate the reproducibility of the functional implant prosthodontic score (FIPS) and the influence exerted by different dental specialties while evaluating posterior single-unit implant crowns.

Study Setting and Design:

This was a prospective clinical study.

Materials and Methods:

Fifteen patients with cement-retained single-implant crowns in the posterior region of the jaws were included. Eight examiners, two prosthodontists, two periodontists, two oral surgeons, and two orthodontists evaluated 15 photographs of single-unit implant crowns during the 1-year follow-up examination. The examiners assessed the photographs for FIPS, which includes five parameters for objectively evaluating the single-unit implant crowns. Assessments were performed twice at a gap of 4 weeks.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Pearson’s correlation with a 95% confidence interval was calculated for the intra-examiner and the Kruskal–Wallis test for inter-examiner reproducibility.

Results:

The mean total FIPS scores for all included examiners were 7.133 for time T1 and 7.074 for time T2, showing a strong Pearson correlation coefficient for intra-examiner reproducibility. No significant difference was analyzed among different specialties with statistically significant values of the Kruskal–Wallis test.

Conclusion:

Intra- and inter-examiner analysis showed very consistent results during the reproducibility assessment of FIPS. The results validated the use of FIPS as a long-term predictive functional evaluation tool for the single-implant crowns in posterior sites irrespective of the effect of different dental specialties. It could be used for risk estimation and prognosis for long-term survival and performance of implant crowns.
Evaluation of the effect of different kinds of treatment modalities for temporomandibular joint pain and its relevance to chronic cervical pain: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Nemani Sai Madhuri , Chidambaranathan Ahila Singaravel , Muthukumar Balasubramanium , Srinivasan Suganya
Published: April 2024

Aim:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different treatment modalities for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and their relevance to chronic cervical pain after 12 months.

Settings and Design:

This was a randomized controlled trial.

Materials and Methods:

Forty-eight participants with chronic cervical and TMJ pain were selected using research diagnostic criteria and randomized into four groups (n = 12), which included control, soft splints, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and low-level laser (LLL). The cervical and TMJ pain was recorded using visual analog scale (VAS) scores at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Occlusal equilibration was done for all groups except for the control.

Statistical Analysis Used:

The mean pain scores were statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and post
hoc test.

Results:

The mean VAS scores in TMJ pain patients between the four groups at baseline and at final follow-up were 7.27 ± 1.29 in Group 1, 7.53 ± 0.70 in Group 2, 7.76 ± 0.80 in Group 3, and 7.61 ± 0.61 in Group 4. The mean difference between Groups 1 and 3, Groups 1 and 4, and Groups 2 and 3 was statistically significant (P < 0.00). Pearson correlation test yielded a mild and negative correlation between TMJ and cervical pain.

Conclusion:

TENS and LLL were found to be equally effective in reducing pain in the jaw joint region, followed by soft splints, and there was no correlation between TMJ and cervical pain.
An alternative technique for transferring ala-tragus plane to occlusion rim using a novel device
Authors: Kaushik Aryen , Khurana Punit Raj Singh , Kumar Kartika N. , Sharma Shikha
Published: April 2024

Establishing an optimal occlusal plane and adjusting the prosthesis in accordance to it are a prerequisite before initiating any prosthodontic rehabilitation procedure. A salient step in this procedure is to transfer the established plane on the record blocks or mounted diagnostic casts with accuracy. Although conventional equipment such as the fox plane analyzer and its variants are commonly used for aligning the occlusal plane in accordance to the ala-tragus plane, it is time-consuming and tedious to transfer the same onto the occlusion rims for dental students and young practitioners. The proposed design usage would be more time-saving as the rim need not be taken out from the patient’s mouth for minute corrections of the occlusal plane each time a cant is suspected using conventional fox plane analyzing device, making it a single-step transfer. Therefore, this article proposes an equipment design for a quick transfer of the ala-tragus plane to the wax occlusion rims. Clinical implication: The proposed equipment design may prove beneficial for clinicians as well as dental students to transfer the ala-tragus plane on wax occlusion rims in a single step during jaw relation, hence reducing the chair side time and contributing to the accuracy of procedure.
Use of wearable technologies in health promotion in Human Medicine students
Authors: Curo Yllaconza Javier Eduardo , Valle Elescano Renee Amparo , Vilchez Cuevas Tania Luz , Velásquez Orellana Mirelly , Tezén Campos José Hugo , Salazar Montenegro Jaime , Riquez Livia Digmer Pablo , Peralta Loayza Eleazar Fidel
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: In the current era marked by rapid technological advances, the integration of wearable devices into everyday life has been a remarkable phenomenon. These devices, ranging from smart watches to physical activity monitors, have gained popularity and have become ubiquitous tools that track various aspects of health and wellness.OBJECTIVE: To characterize the use of wearable technologies in health promotion in Human Medicine students.METHODS: The research is characterized by its cross-sectional and quantitative nature, with a basic and descriptive non-experimental design. The study population consisted of 128 students of Human Medicine at a private university located in Arequipa, Peru. Data collection was carried out through the use of surveys and questionnaires.RESULTS: Regarding the adoption and use of wearable technologies, 35.94% (46) reported a moderate level, 32.81% (42) indicated a high level, while 31.25% (40) indicated a low level. This finding suggests a balanced and non-extreme adoption of wearable technologies among the students examined in the context of health promotion.CONCLUSIONS: We were able to determine a moderate level of adoption and use of wearable technologies among Human Medicine students to promote health and wellness. This result points to the relevance of these technologies in health-related activities, highlighting a particular emphasis on a moderate level of use.
The Walter Reed Project, Kisumu Field Station: Impact of Research on Malaria Policy, Management, and Prevention
Authors: Sifuna Peter M. , Mbinji Michal , Lucas Tina O. , Onyango Irene , Akala Hoseah M. , Waitumbi John N. , Ogutu Bernhards R. , Hutter Jack N. , Otieno Walter
Published: April 2024

The Walter Reed Project is a collaboration between the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research of the United States Department of Defense and the Kenya Medical Research Institute. The Kisumu field station, comprising four campuses, has until recently been devoted primarily to research on malaria countermeasures. The Kombewa Clinical Research Center is dedicated to conducting regulated clinical trials of therapeutic and vaccine candidates in development. The center’s robust population-based surveillance platform, along with an active community engagement strategy, guarantees consistent recruitment and retention of participants in clinical trials. The Malaria Diagnostic Center, backed by WHO-certified microscopists and a large malaria blood film collection, champions high-quality malaria diagnosis and strict quality assurance through standardized microscopy trainings. The Malaria Drug Resistance Laboratory leverages cutting-edge technology such as real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) to conduct comprehensive research on resistance markers and obtain information on drug efficacy. The laboratory has been working on validating artemisinin resistance markers and improving tracking methods for current and future antimalarial compounds. Finally, the Basic Science Laboratory employs advanced genomic technology to examine endpoints such as immunogenicity and genomic fingerprinting for candidate drugs and vaccine efficacy. Herein, we examine the site’s significant contributions to malaria policy, management, and prevention practices in Kenya and around the world.
Sensopercepción
Authors: Medina Guillen Leonardo Flavio
Published: April 2024

El capítulo aborda la anatomía, funciones y vías sensoriales relacionadas con la sensación y percepción, detallando tipos de receptores como mecanorreceptores, termorreceptores, nocirreceptores, electromagnéticos y quimiorreceptores. Se exploran funciones específicas de cada tipo de mecanorreceptor, como la detección de dolor, tacto, presión, movimiento y vibración. Se discute la función de receptores en sistemas como el oído, los receptores tendinosos de Golgi y los de osmolalidad. Además, se examina la anatomía de las vías sensoriales, resaltando la importancia de los nervios craneales y las conexiones con el sistema nervioso central. Se describe el procesamiento de señales gustativas, olfativas y visuales en el cerebro. Se mencionan condiciones clínicas como alucinaciones e ilusiones, así como síntomas sugestivos de lesiones o afecciones sensoriales. En resumen, el capítulo ofrece una visión detallada de los procesos sensoriales, desde la detección de estímulos hasta su procesamiento en el sistema nervioso.
INTENSITAS PERNIKAHAN DINI DAN PERCERAIAN DINI DI DESA ROWOGEMPOL KECAMATAN LEKOK KABUPATEN PASURUAN TAHUN 2022-2023
Authors: Sulihiyah  , Fida Imanuddin Abil
Published: April 2024

Marriage is crucial for fulfilling human biological needs. Often, couples opt for early marriage, which unfortunately may end in early divorce. In Indonesia, these cases are not uncommon, with an increase observed in 2023 compared to previous years. The quality of children, family, family harmony, and divorce are all influenced by these issues, leading to school dropout rates. In Desa Rowogempol, Kecamatan Lekok, Kabupaten Pasuruan, early marriages are prevalent despite the enactment of Law No. 16 of 2019, which sets the minimum marriage age at 19 for both genders. This context sets the basis for this study, aiming to understand the intensity, factors, and impacts of early marriage and divorce in Desa Rowogempol. The research employs qualitative methods (field research). Quantitative data on early marriages are collected from the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) in Kecamatan Lekok, while data on divorces resulting from early marriage are obtained from the Religious Court (PA) in Kabupaten Pasuruan. Qualitative data are gathered through face-to-face interviews and online media with relevant parties. The study reveals an increase in early marriage intensity from 2022-2023, while early divorce shows a decline. Generally, early marriages occur due to arranged marriages or inappropriate social interactions, often leading to early divorces due to frequent conflicts stemming from the arranged nature of the marriage.

keywords: Early Marriage, Early Divorce, Intensity of Marriage and Divorce
Redesain Kemasan Produk UKM Jamu Cuka Rempah untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan
Authors: Satoto Handy Febri , Widiasih Wiwin
Published: April 2024

Pada masa pandemi Covid-19 ini UKM menjadi terdampak pada penurunan penjualan, termasuk yang dialami UKM Jamu Cuka Rempah yaitu penjualan menurun hingga 60%. UKM Jamu Cuka Rempah atau UD. Intansari Raya merupakan sebuah UKM di Wage Kecamatan Taman kabupaten Sidoarjo memproduksi jamu cuka rempah dan berdiri sejak tahun 2012 yang beranggotakan 7 pekerja. Produk yang dihasilkan dinilai unik karena berciri khas dan mampu mengangkat kearifan lokal Indonesia dalam hal jamu atau herbal. UKM ini telah memiliki IUMK dan NIB, selain itu juga berkomitmen dalam pengelolaan dan pemantauan dampak lingkungan yang terjadi akibat aktivitas usaha dan diawasi oleh instansi yang berwenang dengan dibuktikan memiliki SPPL. Permasalahan yang dihadapi yaitu kemasan produk yang ada saat ini masih sangat sederhana dan kurang mencerminkan keunggulan produk sehingga dapat berpotensi menurunkan nilai jual. Solusi yang ditawarkan pada kegiatan ini adalah redesain kemasan produk UKM Jamu Cuka Rempah yakni pada kemasan produk Exafa, Ms. Cuka, dan Mr. Rempah guna meningkatkan penjualan. Metode yang digunakan adalah identifikasi permasalahan yang mendesak untuk segera diatasi; metode partisipatif dalam redesain kemasan; monitoring dan evaluasi terhadap hasil PKM; monitoring program dengan Tim pelaksana sebagai fasilitator bila terjadi masalah dan identifikasi peningkatan hasil penjualan setelah dilakukan redesain kemasan. Hasil redesain kemasan didapatkan penjualan meningkat sekitar 40%.
VIDEO POTENSI UMKM SEBAGAI SARANA PROMOSI KELURAHAN NOBOREJO, KECAMATAN ARGOMULYO, SALATIGA
Authors: Tampoli Maria Natalia , Luntungan Rodrigo Mauris , Del Piero Irshi Vincentio , Prihatianti Maria Yekti , Herwandito Seto
Published: April 2024

Sebagai mahasiswa, ilmu yang dipelajari di Universitas hendaknya dikembalikan lagi kepada masyarakat. Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Komunikasi (FISKOM) UKSW melalui Program Pembelajaran Lapangan Terpadu (PLT) membantu mahasiswa untuk menerapkan ilmu yang telah dipelajarinya dengan membantu menyelesaikan masalah di suatu wilayah. Salah satu wilayah sekitar kota Salatiga yang menjadi percontohan dalam program PLT ini adalah wilayah Noborejo, Argomulyo, Kota Salatiga. Wilayah ini memiliki potensi industri dan pertumbuhan ekonomi bagi masyarakatnya dalam sektor ekonomi kreatif, namun pemanfaatan dan pengelolaan potensi ini masih belum maksimal. Adapun permasalahan yang muncul adalah masih banyak masyarakat menggunakan cara tradisional dalam memasarkan dagangannya, kemasan serta promosi dalam bentuk video juga belum maksimal. Oleh sebab itu kelompok kami berusaha membantu dengan menggunakan ilmu yang sudah kami pelajari di Universitas. Bantuan ini kami wujudkan dalam bentuk pembuatan video potensi serta pembuatan kemasan barang yang berguna untuk mempromosikan UMKM yang ada di Noborejo. Adapun video potensi ini akan diunggah di situs resmi Noborejo dan media sosial.
OPTIMALISASI PENINGKATAN DAYA SAING DAERAH MELALUI SOSIALISASI DAN PENDAMPINGAN VERIFIKASI DAN VALIDASI PENGAJUAN HAK KEKAYAAN INTELEKTUAL
Authors: Darmadi Dr , Soleh Dwi Rohman , Sanusi Sanusi
Published: April 2024

Kota Madiun adalah salah kota di Jawa Timur yang sangat potensial dalam pengembangan Kekayaan Intelektual (KI). Untuk optimalisasi upaya peningkatan daya saing daerah berbasis Inovasi dan Kekayaan Intelektual dengan melaksanakan sosialisasi sekaligus pendampingan pengajuan Hak Kekayaan Intelektual (HKI) kepada stakeholder terkiat (perangkat Daerah dan Masyarakat) Badan Perencanaan, Penelitian dan Pengembangan Daerah (Bapelitbangda) Kota Madiun bersama Pusat Inovasi dan Kekayaan Intelektual Universitas PGRI Madiun (PIKI UNIPMA) melakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan Pendekatan PAR (Participatory Action Research). Subjek atau sasaran program pengabdian ini adalah perangkat Daerah dan Masyarakat Kota Madiun yang berjumlah 30 orang. Hasil kegiatan menunjukan bahwa pendampingan verifikasi dan validasi pengajuan pendaftaran Hak Cipta di Kota Madiun memberikan hasil yang sangat baik. Hal ini tampak dari hasil adanya peningkatan pengetahuan perangkat dan masyarakat Kota Madiun terkiat pentingnya perlindungan kekayaan intelektual dan tatacara pengajuannya. Selain itu, terjadi peningkatan pereolahan Hak Cipta oleh stakeholder yaitu perangkat dan masyarakat Kota Madiun. Melalui kegiatan ini diharapkan Badan Perencanaan, Penelitian dan Pengembangan Daerah Kota Madiun dapat lebih optimal dalam memainkan peran dan fungsi managemen, hukum, teknologi/kepakaran, dan pemasaran.
INFLUENCE OF APPRAISAL OF TEACHERS’ ADHERENCE TO NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ON TEACHER PRODUCTIVITY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAKEUNI COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Muthoka Jacob Kyengo , Kimiti Richard , Wambua Patrick
Published: April 2024

Appraisal of teachers’ ability to adhere to the national professional standards plays a significant role in ensuring their productivity in schools. However, in Makueni County, teacher productivity in public secondary schools is low. This study assessed the influence of appraisal of teachers’ adherence to national professional standards on teacher productivity in public secondary schools in Makueni County, Kenya. A mixed methodology and concurrent triangulation research design were adopted. The target population comprised 393 principals and 3420 teachers from the 393 public secondary schools in Makueni County totaling 3813 respondents from which a sample of 362 respondents was calculated using Yamane’s Formula. Stratified sampling was used to select all public secondary schools in all the nine sub-counties in Makueni County. From each sub-county, at least four schools were selected using simple random sampling. Simple random sampling was applied to select 39 principals considering schools that have registered high and low academic grades for the last five years. A total of 323 teachers were selected using a simple random method. A questionnaire was used to collect data from teachers whereas interview guides were used to gather qualitative data from principals. Data analysis began by identifying common themes. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically based on study objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed inferentially using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 27) and presented using tables. The study of the levels of appraisal of teachers' adherence to national professional standards is not satisfactory to occasion improved productivity among teachers. The study recommends that principals should encourage teachers to understand different legal requirements in education, pursue further training, and have an inkling of all requirements of classroom pedagogy. This will go a long way in enhancing their professional acumen necessary for higher productivity.
 

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DEVELOPMENT OF WEB-BASED PENCAK SILAT DOUBLE CATEGORY TRAINING MEDIA
Authors: Aga Aldilah Jabbar , Graha Ali Satria , Ambarwati Aditya , Hariono Awan , Prabowo Trisnar Adi
Published: April 2024

Pencak silat rules have changed in terms of the competition system and in terms of scoring. The artistic category in pencak silat consists of single category, double category, team category and solo creative category, each of which has its own characteristics. 49 people participated in filling out the questionnaire from the preliminary research which was divided from 19 coaches and 30 artistic category athletes from the Special Region of Yogyakarta and Central Java province. 83.7% of respondents agreed that the doubles category is the most difficult move to learn. As many as 87.8% of respondents have never encountered digital-based double-category training media. This research aims to produce a training media in the form of a web-based to facilitate the double-category training process that is valid, feasible, and effective to be used by coaches and athletes. This study uses the research and development method with the ADDIE model. Product quality results are tested from 3 aspects: validity, feasibility, and effectiveness. The web product developed is considered valid as it has an average score of 90.8% from material experts and 95% from media expert. The media developed are also considered feasible, with what was obtained in this research being web media with an average score percentage of 89°% from the athletes and an average score of 92% from the coaches. The media developed is declared effective using the paired sample t-test and both media obtain the results that show sig, (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05. So that the development of this training media can be used to practice easily by arts category pencak silat athletes. The hope is that the development of digital-based media can continue to be developed and studied repeatedly academically.
 

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THE CONTRIBUTION OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND RELIGIOSITY IN PREDICTING PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE AMONG ISRAELI PALESTINIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Egbaria Hamza
Published: April 2024

Previous studies have revealed that emotional intelligence and religiosity may be protective factors for psychological resilience; however, this study is unique since it is the first to explore the relationships among the Palestinian minority in Israel. The purpose of the current study was to examine emotional intelligence and religiosity as predictors of psychological resilience among Palestinian high school students. A cross-sectional and descriptive design study was carried out with a convenience sample consisting of 512 high school students. Three scales administered were: The Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS), the Religiosity Scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10). Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient tests were used to analyse the data. Linear regression analysis was performed to check the prediction of emotional intelligence and religiosity on psychological resilience. The findings revealed positive correlations between emotional intelligence and religiosity with psychological resilience respectively (r=.73, p<.01), (r=.41, p<.01). The main contribution of the present study is its approach in examining the relationship between emotional intelligence and religiosity to psychological resilience among high school students, specifically within the context of Palestinian society in Israel.

 

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Integrate an archaeological site inside an urban environment. The case of the excavated forum area of Cherchell, Algeria
Authors: Aoudia Lynda Benali
Published: April 2024

The first surveys of the company building a cinema hall, in Cherchell, on the site located between Rue du Théâtre Romain and Rue Aberrezak, in 1977 led to the discovery of the north-eastern corner of the Caesarea Forum. The excavations carried out by the Algerian-British missions brought to light important remains. Despite its cultural importance and strategic location on the axis connecting the north of the city to its south, this monumental and idyllic central part of the capital of Caesarian Mauretania, although closed, is today in an advanced state of degradation, meaningless, isolated, and abandoned. This paper proposes key actions aimed at the knowledge and documentation, conservation, and enhancement of these important testimonies of Cherchell’s history, which only if properly safeguarded and integrated into its contemporary urban environment, would become the hub of a sustainable, accessible, and attractive tourism system for the general public.
O mínimo eu numa sala de espelhos
Authors: Mello G. M. C.
Published: April 2024

O texto busca refletir criticamente sobre alguns fenômenos sociais contemporâneos, fortemente imbricados, notadamente as tendências contemporâneas de entrincheiramento e achatamento do eu; o reforço da iconomania e da compulsiva produção de avatares de si, em meio a bolhas narcísicas digitais, franqueadas pelas recentes tecnologias de informação e comunicação; e a virtual destruição da intimidade e da privacidade, diante da emergência de panópticos digitais e da vigilância algorítmica. Para tanto, toma-se como ponto de partida proposições apresentadas por Christopher Lasch em sua obra The Minimal Self: Psychic Survival in Troubled Times, publicada originalmente em 1984, em particular a própria noção de mínimo eu, as quais são, então, entretecidas com argumentos de Christophe Dejours, Günther Anders, Theodor Adorno, Hebert Marcuse, Jonathan Crary, entre outros. Em acréscimo, busca-se salientar a ancoragem desses processos à hodierna dinâmica de acumulação de capital, a partir da crítica da economia política, perspectiva que atravessa todo o texto, bem como assinalar a atualidade do pensamento de Lasch.
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae as a Causative Agent of Community-Acquired Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
Authors:   Department of Microbiology, Maulana Azad Medical College, India, Kumar Surinder , Kumar Sourabh ,   Department of Pathology, Government Medical College & Hospital, India
Published: April 2024

Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M. pneumoniae) causes respiratory tract infections in all age groups but older children and young adults are more affected than other age groups.
O BRINCAR COMO LINGUAGEM UNIVERSAL
Authors: Padilha Sarita , Steidel Rejane
Published: April 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo realizar uma reflexão teórica em relação ao tema do brincar e seus benefícios para o desenvolvimento das crianças na educação infantil. O brincar está em todo lugar, em casa, na rua, na escola, onde tiver crianças haverá brincadeiras, muitas atravessam gerações e a partir da inquietação sobre o tema escolhido, surgiu a seguinte questão, “Qual o lugar do brincar livre nas instituições de ensino?”. Para tanto, se fez necessário a pesquisa de como foi o início da Educação Infantil no Brasil e as leis que foram criadas para que fosse garantido o direito às crianças de serem crianças e através desta pesquisa chegamos aos dias atuais, onde sabemos que, com tantas demandas em sala de aula, e a correria do dia-dia, o brincar pode ser deixado de lado ou se tornar um instrumento para se ensinar alguma coisa, e o brincar livre vai sendo deixado de lado ou reduzido a poucos momentos antes de ir para casa. Para o devido tema, usou-se uma abordagem qualitativa no viés da reflexão e autores que dialogam com a temática foram selecionados: FILHO (2018), KISHIMOTO (1996), KUHLMANN (2000), VYGOTSKY (2008), FRIEDMAN (1996), PIAGET (1978), entre tantos outros que foram fundamentais nesse processo de aprendizagem. O presente trabalho realizou-se através de pesquisa bibliográfica acerca da temática, dessa forma, podendo concluir que o brincar livre oferece muitos benefícios e auxilia no desenvolvimento do ensino aprendizagem onde a criança aprende, cria, imagina e se desenvolve.
Exploring Neuro Management: Bridging Science and Leadership – An Overview
Authors: Aithal P. S. , Satpathy C. P. D. J.
Published: April 2024

Purpose: To develop a comprehensive overview of Neuro Management, by bridging the gap between scientific insights and effective leadership within organizational contexts based on exploring Neuro Management concepts, applications, and their implications for managerial practices.
Procedure: The overview begins by delineating the fundamental concepts and applications of Neuro Management, elucidating its relevance in leveraging neuroscience principles for enhancing leadership effectiveness. It then provides an extensive overview of key themes and contributions within the field, identifying foundational works and highlighting significant research directions. A critical analysis of the evolution of Neuro Management concepts is presented, identifying existing research gaps and tracing the evolutionary trajectory of the field. Furthermore, a conceptual framework is developed, integrating neuroscience principles with leadership practices, and delineating a structured approach for applying neuroscience insights in leadership contexts.
Analysis: The paper discusses the neural mechanisms underlying various aspects related to Neuro Management, exploring decision-making processes, emotional intelligence, and their neural correlates. Subsequently, it analyzes how Neuro Management concepts bridge the gap between scientific insights and effective leadership, highlighting the translation of neuroscience findings into practical leadership strategies. Moreover, the implications of Neuro Management for organizational practices, decision-making, team dynamics, and productivity are expounded upon, emphasizing its transformative impact on enhancing organizational performance. The study assesses the connection between human productivity and Neuro Management, focusing on how Neuro Management strategies affect organizational effectiveness. The study also critically analyzes leadership and neuro management from a managerial perspective, evaluating their effects on organizational outcomes and their roles in decision-making. Additionally, it explores how different Neuro Management models that are helpful in decision science might be applied to create efficient decision-making processes. Furthermore, the paper adopts an ABCD listing framework, analyzing Neuro Management from Managers' Points of View, evaluating its Advantages, Benefits, Constraints, and Disadvantages. Finally, it suggests postulates for future research and practical applications in Neuro Management, emphasizing areas warranting further exploration and implementation.
Originality/Value: This comprehensive overview aims to serve as a foundational resource in the expanding field of Neuro Management, offering insights, analyses, and frameworks for advancing leadership practices informed by neuroscience principles.
Type of Paper: Conceptual exploratory research.
Review Based Research Topic Identification and Analysis on Multi-Level Marketing Business
Authors: Radhakrishnan Revathi , Aithal P. S.
Published: April 2024

Purpose: There are many companies who have invested so much of money and do their advertisement to promote or sell their product to the target customers. Multi-level marketing which is also known as direct selling is one which marketing strategy which encourages the customer or the users of the company’s product to advertise the product by word of mouth. The customers in large or group constitute certain motivating program to promote the product so that in turn they can earn some commission. The study aims at identifying factors which give opportunities for the customers to start a new business with the company’s product and in long run they can be called entrepreneurs.
Design/ Methodology/ Approach: The study is based on secondary data gathered from a variety of sources including case studies, journal article, magazines, books and internet searches
Findings/Results: The study’s main findings shows that many of the people are still confused with the concept of multi-level marketing, it always gets interchanged with the term pyramid scheme or money chain. As per the literature study there is a huge growth and expansion of multi-level marketing in India and other countries. There is an increase of companies who are into multi-level, and also customer tend to use the product of MLM companies once it has gained legal support. The increase in number of MLM companies have provided business opportunities for the people by becoming the product distributor.
Originality/Value: The study highlights multi-level marketing strategy and the sustainability of MLM companies and the opportunities provided by the company for the people who join the company as a distributor. Multi-level marketing companies provide sustainable business opportunities for the people.
Type of Paper: Literature Review