bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Brain electrical activity in Newly diagnosed Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Quantitative EEG analysis
Authors: Boby Farjana , Lima Marefa Tuz Zohora , Zaman Nusrut , Afroz Sharmin , Morshed Nahid Mahjabin , Ferdousi Sultana
Published: September 2024

Background: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common global mental disorders with negative impact on social life. Quantitative EEG can objectively estimate the anxiety status. Relatively increase beta activity along with decrease alpha activity is associated with GAD. Objectives:To evaluate power of all brain waves in female patients with GAD. Methods:This observational study was conducted on 20 female patients with GAD (age 20-40 years),For comparison, 20 healthy female volunteers of same age were enrolled as control. In this study, EEG was recorded for 3 minutes by placing electrodes on scalp according to 10-20 system. To assess brain electrical activities, the band power of delta, theta, alpha and beta brainwave was recorded from an EEG data acquisition device, EEG Traveler Brain Tech 32+ CMEEG -01, India. Power spectral analysis of EEG data was done by BT40 analysis software. Data were expressed as median (Inter Quartile Range). Statistical analysis was done by Mann-Whitney U test.Results: The significantly higher absolute power of beta was found in most of the electrodes of prefrontal, frontal and temporal region as well as significantly lower power of alpha, theta and delta werefound in all cortical regions in female GAD patients compared to healthy controls at baseline. Conclusion: This study concluded that GAD patients had high excitable state in most of cortical region associated with lack of relaxing ability.
J Bangladesh Soc Physiol 2023;18(2): 78-88
Infodemia y estrés percibido en estudiantes universitarios durante la pandemia de COVID-19
Authors: Vizcacho-Jiménez Evelyn , Achata-Tacora Ruth Miriam , Meza Ríos Sheila , Guevara-Luque Nickol Laura , Mamani-Linares Nirmal Hriday , Cáceres-Machaca Naomi Sumy , Quispe-Prieto Silvia Cristina
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el estrés percibido y la exposición a información sobre COVID-19 en universitarios de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud en una universidad pública del Perú. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal, correlacional con enfoque cuantitativo, con una población de 148 universitarios. Se utilizaron dos cuestionarios, la Escala de Estrés Percibido (PSS-14) de 14 ítems, con una escala Likert de 0 a 5, y otro instrumento que midió la exposición a la información sobre COVID-19, un cuestionario estructurado de 5 ítems con respuesta de alternativa múltiple. Resultados: Se halló que el 81,1 % de universitarios presentan un nivel regular de estrés percibido; el 87,2 % presenta las redes sociales como medio de información de mayor acceso, prevaleciendo Facebook con el 79,7 %; el 51,4 % acceden una vez al día, y el tiempo promedio de acceso es media hora a una hora diaria con 84 %; la consideran poco creíble el 49,3 %. Se halló relación estadística significativa con un nivel de confianza del 95 %, entre las variables estrés percibido en los estudiantes y promedio de tiempo de exposición a información sobre COVID-19. Conclusión: El estrés percibido se manifestó en los estudiantes universitarios quienes accedieron a la sobreabundancia de información sobre el COVID-19 en su mayoría a través de la red social del Facebook.
Avances en la implementación de intervenciones relacionadas a seguridad del paciente en el primer nivel de atención
Authors: Portocarrero Collantes Rosa Soledad , Beltran Quispe Julio Angstrom , Pérez Cruzado Manuel Omar , Vela-Ruiz José M. , Alatrista Gutierrez Vda. de Bambaren Maria del Socorro
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: El objetivo del presente estudio fue realizar una revisión bibliográfica para precisar los avances en la implementación de intervención relacionadas con la seguridad del paciente del primer nivel de atención. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de la literatura; la búsqueda de artículos se realizó en las bases de datos: PubMed y Google Scholar. Se aplicaron los Descriptores en Ciencias de la Salud (DeCS) y la combinación de los operadores booleanos OR y AND. Se consideraron textos completos en español e inglés, entre los años 2019-2024. Resultados: En la revisión de los artículos, 25 fueron seleccionados según el objetivo del estudio y la elección de los autores. Luego se revisaron los artículos completos para incluirlos según los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Conclusión: La seguridad del paciente en el primer nivel de atención es importante porque surge de la interacción entre los componentes del sistema, un dispositivo o el área de trabajo. Mejorar la seguridad depende del trabajo en equipo más allá de los procesos.
IMPLEMENTATION DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF DIRECT CASH AID RECIPIENT COMMUNITIES
Authors: Aprizal Aprizal , Jasri Jasri
Published: September 2024

Abstract: Pulau Kopung Sentajo Village Government in determining communities recipients of Direct Cash Assistance (BLT) has not used a computerized system so that in decision making errors will often occur in the suitability criteria for potential BLT recipients. So things like this will increase the possibility that poor or underprivileged people will lose out to people who live better lives and also take a lot of time because they still use manual systems. In terms of the report produced, it does not display the criteria for potential recipients clearly and in detail. In solving the problem, a decision support system will be used using the simple additive weighting method. So this research produces a computerized system to support decision making that determines people's suitability as recipients of direct cash assistance. With this computerized system, it will make it easier to determine the eligibility of people receiving Direct Cash Assistance and produce effective reports with calculations that comply with existing criteria. By implementing this computerized decision support system, 7 people are recommended who are eligible to receive direct cash assistance with the highest score of 2,875 and the lowest score of 2,750 so that these results can assist the village head in determining the community's suitability as recipients of direct cash assistance. Keywords: assistance; BLT; SAW; FMADM; Abstrak: Pemerintah Desa Pulau Kopung Sentajo dalam menentukan masyarakat sebagai penerima Bantuan Langsung Tunai (BLT) belum menggunakan sistem yang terkomputerisasi sehingga dalam pengambilan keputusan akan sering terjadi kesalahan dalam perbandingan kriteria kesesuaian calon penerima BLT. Sehingga hal seperti ini akan memperbesar kemungkinan masyarakat miskin atau kurang mampu akan kalah dengan masyarakat yang kehidupannya lebih baik dan juga memakan banyak waktu karena masih menggunakan sistem manual. Dari segi laporan yang dihasilkan, tidak menampilkan kriteria calon penerima secara jelas dan rinci. Dalam penyelesaian masalah akan digunakan sistem penunjang keputusan dengan metode simple additive weighting. Maka dengan penelitian ini menghasilkan sistem yang terkomputerisasi untuk mendukung pengambilan keputusan menentukan kelayakan masyarakat sebagai penerima bantuan langsung tunai. Dengan sistem yang terkomputerisasi ini, maka akan memberikan kemudahan dalam menentukan kelayakan masyarakat penerima Bantuan Langsung Tunai dan menghasilkan laporan yang efektif dengan perhitungan yang sesuai dengan kriteria yang ada. Dengan penerapan sistem pendukung keputusan yang terkomputerisasi ini maka direkomendasikan 7 orang yang layak menerima bantuan langsung tunai dengan skor tertinggi 2,875 dan skor terendah 2,750 sehingga hasil tersebut dapat membantu kepala desa dalam menentukan kelayakan masyarakat sebagai penerima bantuan tunai langsung. Kata Kunci: bantuan; BLT; SAW; FMADM
TOWARDS SPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM ADOPTION USING EXTENDED TAM AND IS SUCCESS MODEL
Authors: Anjani Heni , Inan Dedi I. , Juita Ratna , Sanglise Marlinda
Published: September 2024

Abstract: By leveraging digital technology, Laporkitong enhances transparency and accountability, as well as facilitates public participation in the oversight and enforcement processes related to land use and natural resource management. The Laporkitong website functions as an online reporting application aimed at documenting instances of spatial planning violations in the West Papua Province. The lack of public knowledge about the Laporkitong application has led to numerous issues. Therefore, an analysis of the adoption of the Laporkitong application is necessary. This study aims to investigate the influence of Perceived Quality, Perceived Control, and Perceived Ease of Use factors as determinants of the residents' willingness to use the Laporkitong application, employing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and DeLone and McLean IS Success (IS D&M) theories. As many as 160 valid respondents are gathered based purposive sampling technique and evaluated using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results inform that all seven hypotheses are accepted with the R-square of the intention to use is 0.273 indicationg 27.3% variance of the model can determine the outcome. Further discussion and conclusion regarding the implication of theoretical and practical contribution are also discussed.            Keywords: laporkitong; perceived control; perceived ease of use; perceived quality; technology acceptance model Abstrak: Dengan memanfaatkan teknologi digital, Laporkitong meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas, serta memfasilitasi partisipasi publik dalam proses pengawasan dan penegakan terkait penggunaan lahan dan pengelolaan sumber daya alam. Website Laporkitong berfungsi sebagai aplikasi pelaporan online yang bertujuan untuk mendokumentasikan pelanggaran perencanaan tata ruang di Provinsi Papua Barat. Minimnya pengetahuan masyarakat terhadap aplikasi Laporkitong menyebabkan banyak permasalahan. Maka dari itu perlu dilakukan analisis mengenai adopsi pada aplikasi Laporkitong. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki pengaruh faktor Kualitas yang Dirasakan, Kendali yang Dirasakan, dan Kemudahan Penggunaan yang Dirasakan sebagai penentu keinginan penduduk untuk menggunakan aplikasi Laporkitong, dengan menggunakan Model Penerimaan Teknologi (TAM) dan teori Kesuksesan Sistem Informasi (IS D&M) DeLone dan McLean. Sebanyak 160 responden valid dikumpulkan berdasarkan teknik purposive sampling dan dievaluasi menggunakan Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa semua tujuh hipotesis diterima dengan R-square niat untuk menggunakan adalah 0,273, menunjukkan bahwa 27,3% variasi model dapat menentukan hasilnya. Diskusi lebih lanjut dan kesimpulan mengenai implikasi kontribusi teoritis dan praktis juga dibahas. Kata kunci: laporkitong; pengendalian yang dirasakan; kemudahan penggunaan yang dirasakan; kualitas yang dirasakan; model penerimaan teknologi
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION OF INTERACTION BETWEEN UNITS OF THE STATE BORDER GUARD SERVICE OF UKRAINE AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE DEFENSE FORCES
Authors:   Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Bratko Artem , Kashtelian Serhii ,   Bohdan Khmelnytskyi National Academy of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
Published: September 2024

The article studies the issues of organising interaction between the units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the defence forces. Recommendations for management bodies on the operating procedure and practicing reporting and planning documents are developed. The main issues of interaction are systematised and the necessity of strengthening the measures of interaction between the units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the defence forces during the execution of combat missions under martial law is substantiated.
THE EXPERIENCE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES AND THE USA IN PROVIDING SOCIAL AND LEGAL PROTECTION OF MILITARY PERSONNEL
Authors:   National Defence University of Ukraine, Dobrovolskyi Serhii
Published: September 2024

The article analyses scientific, legislative and empirical materials on the scope and significance of international experience in the context of providing social protection for military personnel. It is emphasized that the implementation of the state policy of social protection of servicemen and their families is extremely important and requires close attention of the authorities and society. The experience of the European Union and the United States in ensuring military personnel's social and legal protection in accordance with the legislation of these countries is considered in detail. In addition, the author emphasizes a number of additional programs aimed at supporting servicemen and their families, as well as social guarantees. At the same time, the author focuses on the organizational and legal framework for guaranteeing social and legal protection of military personnel, and compares social and legal protection of servicemen and women in different countries. A number of general principles of social and legal protection of military personnel applicable in all EU countries are considered. The importance of guaranteeing social and legal protection of military personnel is determined. It is emphasized that after Ukraine gained the status of an EU candidate, in the conditions of repulsing the armed aggression of the russian federation, the issue of decent social protection of servicemen and implementation of EU and NATO standards is important.
THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR REGULATING THE STATUS OF SECURITY AND DEFENSE FORCES PERSONNEL (SERVICE MEMBER, EMPLOYEE, STAFF MEMBER)
Authors:   The National academy of hte National Guard of Ukraine, Yemanov Vladyslav , Batiuk Oleh ,   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine, Bielai Serhii ,   National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine
Published: September 2024

A study on the status of security and defense forces personnel was conducted. The etymological meanings of the terms "service member," "employee," and "staff member" were analyzed, as well as the perspectives of leading scholars on these terms. Based on this analysis, the author formulated proposals for regulating the status of security and defense forces personnel. Through the analysis of Ukraine's regulatory framework, the norms defining the legal status of service members, employees, and staff members were summarized. Further research directions were identified, aimed at examining the relationship between the statuses of personnel in the security and defense sectors of Ukraine, including "service member," "civil servant," and "employee."
MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE FUNCTIONING OF AN AUTOMATED MILITARY RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN THE PROCESS OF ITS PROTECTION AGAINST RADIO RECONNAISSANCE BY RADIO EXCHANGE BY RATIONAL ROUTES
Authors:   Central Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yakovlev Maksym , Volobuiev Anatolii ,   Central Scientific Research Institute of Armament and Military Equipment of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Pribyliev Yurii ,   National Defence University of Ukraine
Published: September 2024

The article presents the general provisions and essence of the approach to building a mathematical model of the functioning of an automated military radio communication system in the process of its protection against radio reconnaissance by radio exchange along rational routes. The main components of the mathematical model of the functioning of an automated military radio communication system in the process of its protection against radio reconnaissance by radio exchange along rational routes with low intelligence availability are considered. The general structure of a mathematical model of the functioning of an automated military radio communication system in the process of its protection against radio reconnaissance by radio exchange along rational routes is proposed. It is shown that in the basic modeling unit of the subprocess of determining the rational routes of radio exchange among the set of possible ones, an optimization problem is solved. The result of solving this optimization problem is presented in tabular form for convenience. The analytical expressions for the third-rank tensor of the intelligence accessibility of individual branches of the radio communication system structure are obtained.
DIGITALISATION OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE BALANCING FOR EDUCATIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AT A DISPLACED UNIVERSITY
Authors: Spivakovsky Oleksandr , Malchykova Daria , Yatsenko Viktoria
Published: September 2024

The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the russian became a bifurcation point for universities located in temporarily occupied territories or war zones, necessitating the search for survival tools in extreme conditions. The crisis management strategy at Kherson State University involved seeking a balance of resources (material, financial, human, communicational, managerial, and innovative) to ensure the proper quality of education. The transformation of business processes accelerated digitalization, and the pursuit of balance in the face of limited resources enabled the implementation of effective anti-crisis measures and the transformation of academic policy aimed at maintaining the quality of the educational process through distance learning technologies, both synchronous and asynchronous interaction formats. This includes a selective component of up to 35% of educational programmes, implementing certificate programmes, and utilizing modern educational resources from global platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, etc. Ensuring sustainable social, professional, and educational communication between dispersed participants in the educational process has become essential to crisis management. The article aims to summarise and systematize the crisis management experience at a displaced university and to model its vital business processes in the context of digital transformation and limited resources, using Kherson State University as an example.
The article identifies the factors from the external and internal environment that affect university functioning and the quality of education under extreme operating conditions. It presents the critical contexts of enhanced digital transformation of the academic process and compensation tools for crisis education management. It demonstrates examples of resource balance searches based on an analysis of indicators and parameters of the organizational structure of the educational process. The experience of crisis management and business process forecasting can be helpful for all educational institutions operating under crisis conditions. A promising area of research is developing a programme of anti-crisis measures based on digital transformation and crisis support models for university research and investment activities.
КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНІ ЗАСАДИ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ ОСВІТНЬОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА ЗАКЛАДУ ЗАГАЛЬНОЇ СЕРЕДНЬОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Ляшенко Олександр , Спірін Олег , Литвинова Світлана , Пінчук Ольга , Овчарук Оксана , Сухіх Аліса
Published: September 2024

The article presents the results of the research conducted by the working group of the Institute for Digitalisation of Education of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine on the conceptual statements of the digitalisation of the educational environment of the general secondary education institution, which can be used as a basis for the development of the corresponding Concept. The key principles of digitalisation of the school educational environment are highlighted (access to the Internet for all, personalised learning, use of innovative technologies, development of 21st-century skills, digital safety and ethics, continuous professional development of teaching staff, cooperation with stakeholders, systemic scientific and innovative support, adaptability and flexibility, shared management and participation). The strategic priorities of the conceptual foundations of the digitalisation of the school educational environment are outlined (digital educational infrastructure, digital competencies of pedagogical workers, new digital and educational technologies, cooperation and digital communication with parents and the community, cybersecurity of the educational institution). The conceptual and terminological apparatus has been clarified. The study analyses and describes the risks associated with the digitalisation of the school educational environment. Given the lengthy process involved in reviewing, discussing, and subsequently approving the project for the Concept of Digitalisation of the Educational Environment of the general secondary education institution as a regulatory document, the results of this study are now presented for the consideration of the educational and scientific community. These results can be used as scientifically based recommendations to guide the creation of other legislative acts related to the digitalisation of education. Additionally, the results can be considered during the development of the digitalisation policy of the Ministry of Education and Science. Studying international best practices for digitalising general secondary education can enhance the proposed conceptual framework. The findings can then be implemented to update professional development programs for educators.
Políticas Públicas de Saúde para o enfrentamento à Covid-19 no Sistema Único de Saúde: Revisão integrativa de literatura
Authors: Palhares Beatriz Eugênia , Cury Geraldo Cunha
Published: September 2024

O Ministério da Saúe (MS) define a Covid-19 como uma infecção respiratória aguda causada pela Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave de coronavírus (SARS-CoV-2), de elevada transmissibilidade e de distribuição global. A presente revisão integrativa tem como objetivo refletir sobre os desafios e estratégias para implementação de políticas públicas de enfrentamento a Covid-19 no Brasil. A busca de referências bibliográficas foi realizada nas plataformas BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde); LILACS (Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde); PUBMED da NIH (National Library of Medicine) e SCIELO (Scientific Eletronic Library Online). Foram encontrados 753 artigos, destes foram selecionados 20 para o estudo, e agrupados em 05 categorias: Políticas Públicas de enfrentamento á Covid-19 no SUS; Covid-19 no Brasil e medidas de distanciamento social; Atenção Primária à Saúde no cenário da Covid-19; Assistência Hospitalar na pandemia; e Financiamento do SUS. A revisão indicou a essencialidade de construir estratégias para prestar uma assistência de qualidade a pacientes acometidos pela Covid-19, quer seja na APS quer seja na Atenção Hospitalar. Isso envolve diretamente as três esferas gestão, considerando a necessidade de superação de diversos percalços encontrados durante o enfrentamento da pandemia no Brasil. Além dos baixos investimentos para financiar as políticas públicas de saúde no SUS.
The Future of Work: How HR Can Prepare for Automation and Job Displacement
Authors: Aunadi Mosrat Jahan , Reyad Zahid Hasan
Published: September 2024

This present study offered quite a rich experience of studying the HR management in terms of automation and job displacement. The research objective of the study is therefore to help the HR professionals gain an insight into how automation affects the workforce so that they can be in a better position to cope with the changes. It examines the following essential scholarly issues in relation to assessing the impact of automation on employees and providing solutions for training employees and transforming the organizational culture to overcome job automation, and for the proper use of automated technologies. The study uses qualitative content analysis, and the data collected is retrieved from scholarly articles and papers on automation and its effects on job displacement and human resource management strategies. The practical implications of this research can be useful for the HR practitioners; the conclusions derived from this study enrich the literature about the future of work.
PERHITUNGAN DESAIN PREHEATER CRUDE PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE DI PT PETROWIDADA
Authors: Yustikaningrum Denise Ayu , Maryanty Yanty , Laufe Muhammad Nur , Setiawan Frederika Lydia Stefani
Published: September 2024

PT Petrowidada merupakan satu-satunya pabrik produsen Phthalic Anhydride di Indonesia. Phthalic Anhydride merupakan hasil reaksi oksidasi antara Ortho-Xylene dan Oksigen. Phthalic Anhydride yang belum murni disebut sebagai Crude Phthalic Anhydride. Crude Phthalic Anhydride perlu melalui Ageing Tank (RE-3310) untuk proses evaporasi dan peningkatan temperatur dari 150°C menjadi 280°C dengan bantuan TH-Oil sebagai media pemanas. Proses pemanasan Crude Phthalic Anhydride menggunakan Ageing Tank (RE-3310) membutuhkan energi yang tinggi. Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah menghitung desain Preheater Phthalic Anhydride dengan spesifikasi alat yang sesuai untuk memanaskan Crude Phthalic Anhydride dari 150°C menjadi 210°C sebelum menuju Ageing Tank (RE-3310) menggunakan steam 30 bar. Preheater Phthalic Anhydride diharapkan dapat membantu penghematan energi yang diperlukan Ageing Tank (RE-3310). Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan, didapatkan spesifikasi preheater tipe Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger dengan panjang tube 1,6 meter, diameter luar 1,5 inch, diameter dalam 1,4 inch, berjumlah 62 buah pipa. Shell berdiameter dalam 21,25 inch yang dilengkapi dengan 5 buah baffle dengan baffle space berukuran 12 inch
PERHITUNGAN NERACA MASSA PADA STASIUN PENGUAPAN DENGAN KAPASITAS 12500 TCD DI PG KEBON AGUNG
Authors: Marcelina Imelda , Santosa Sandra , Hidayati Mutia Devi , Rosidin Mohammad Faiz
Published: September 2024

Salah salah satu komoditas perkebunan paling banyak yang ditanam di Indonesia adalah tanaman tebu (Saccharum officinarum). PG Kebon Agung merupakan perusahaan di bidang industri gula yang terletak di Kabupaten Malang. Proses pengolahan tebu menjadi gula kristal putih melalui serangkaian tahapan yaitu ekstraksi tebu, pemurnian, penguapan, kristalisasi, dan sentrifugasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui nilai laju aliran input dan output, %brix dan %pol yang masuk dan keluar evaporator dengan tekanan uap bekas 1,7 kg/cm2. Metode perhitungan dilakukan menggunakan konsep neraca massa untuk memekatkan nira jernih dari brix 11,5% hingga mencapai sasaran sebesar 60% dengan kapasitas 12500 TCD (Ton Cane per Day). Hasil perhitungan pada tekanan uap bekas 1,7 kg/cm2 dengan kapasitas 12500 TCD massa yang masuk sama dengan massa yang keluar sebesar 520,8333 ton/jam. massa brix dan pol antara input dan output nilainya sama yaitu brix sebesar 59,8958 ton/jam dan pol sebesar 45,2014 ton/jam. Hasil perhitungan dapat disimpulkan bahwa untuk memekatkan nira jernih dari brix awal sebesar 11,5% hingga mencapai sasaran sebesar 60% pada kapasitas tersebut tidak ada massa yang hilang pada sistem dan sesuai dengan hukum kekalan massa.
Developing an Augmented Reality-based Board Game for Teaching Atomic Models
Authors:   Arab American University, Abualrob Marwan , Awaad Thawra ,   Arab American University
Published: September 2024

This study aims to develop an augmented reality (AR) board game for teaching atomic models and measure its effectiveness from the student’s point of view. The Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation model was used to create the AR board game to help achieve the study objectives. The study collected data from three focus groups, each one consisting of 8 students, as well as a questionnaire distributed to a sample of 30 specialists. Qualitative analysis was used on the reflective writing of a sample of 20 femalestudents from Kferit’s Secondary Girls’ school upon experiencing the educational product to measure the study’s effectiveness. The study findings revealed the great credibility of the educational product and its effectiveness in promoting creativity, innovation, communication and collaboration skills, and information literacy; as well as improving student motivation in a more entertaining learning environment.
Empirical Analysis of Physics Test Instruments to Measure Graphical Representation Abilities in “Temperature and Heat” Topics
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Aprilia Ananda , Dwandaru Wipsar Sunu Brams ,   Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Published: September 2024

This study focused on developing physics test instruments for senior high school students on the topics of temperature and heat. The study aimed to determine (i) the quality of the test instrument content, (ii) the feasibility of the test instrument, and (iii) students’ graphic representation abilities on “Temperature and Heat” topics. The test instrument development went through three stages, namely test design, testing, and test assembly. The test instrument was tested in the Science Class XII of the Public Senior High School 5 Yogyakarta with a total of 195 students as research subjects. The item analyzes in this study included analysis of model validity, reliability, level of difficulty, and level of students’ ability. The research results showed that the test instrument for the graphical representation of “Temperature and Heat” topics had good content quality but still needed to be improved. The feasibility of the graphic representation test instrument showed that there were seven items that were declared valid and reliable even though the items tested did not conform to the Raschmodel. However, these seven items were still suitable for use on a wide scale to measure graphical representations of “Temperature and Heat” topics. Finally, in the analysis of students’ abilities regarding graphical representation individually, the largest percentage was in the low category, while, overall, the students’ abilities level was classified as medium. Thus, it was necessary to improve question items that involve graphical representation that meet the criteria for good, valid, and reliable question items, and can improve students’ graphic representation abilities.
Boosting Student Motivation in Chemistry: A Study on the Integration of Educational Robotics and Mobile Technology for pH Instruction
Authors:   Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Omari Slimane , Ouahi Mhamed Ben ,   Mohammed First University, Habib Mohammed ,   Moulay Ismail University, Benjelloun Nadia ,   Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University
Published: September 2024

To address the challenge of improving the understanding of chemistry concepts, particularly pH, this study explored the impact of integrating educational robotics on students’ motivation and learning outcomes. A total of 160 3rd-year middle school students from a public school in Meknes, Morocco, participated in the study, which was divided into an experimental group (n = 82) and a control group (n = 78). Student performance was evaluated through standardized tests, while motivation levels were gauged using a questionnaire. The findings indicated a significant increase in motivation among students in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. However, no significant differences in overall academic performance were detected between the two groups. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and curriculum developers, underscoring the importance of integrating innovative pedagogical approaches with traditional methods to enhance science education.
PENDAMPINGAN PEMBELAJARAN AL QURAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE QIRO’ATI DI TPA AL AMIN DESA BRAHU KECAMATAN SIMAN
Authors: Mahmud Rifaannudin  , Deki Ridho Adi Anggara  , Muhammad Djaya Aji Bima  , Salman Al Farizi  , Sulthon Haidar Raif  , Gibran Athaya Syura Pratama  , Yogi Banar Sasongko
Published: September 2024

Pembelajaran Al-Quran di Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran (TPA) merupakan aspek penting dalam pendidikan agama Islam yang bertujuan untuk memperkuat iman dan memperdalam pemahaman ajaran Islam. Metode pembelajaran yang digunakan, seperti metode Qiro’ati, memerlukan pendampingan yang efektif untuk memastikan kesuksesannya. Penelitian ini dilakukan di TPA Al Amin Desa Brahu Kecamatan Siman Kabupaten Ponorogo dengan tujuan meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran Al-Quran melalui pendampingan dengan metode Qiro’ati. Langkah-langkah pengabdian masyarakat meliputi penilaian awal, perencanaan program, pengembangan materi, pelaksanaan program, pemantauan dan evaluasi, pemantapan dan diseminasi, serta monitoring dan tindak lanjut. Hasilnya menunjukkan peningkatan kemampuan santri atau peserta didik dalam membaca Al-Quran, motivasi belajar, dan partisipasi aktif dalam pembelajaran. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya pendampingan dalam pembelajaran Al-Quran di TPA serta peran guru TPA dalam menyelenggarakan program pendampingan. Selain itu, pengembangan materi, evaluasi, dan diseminasi hasil merupakan faktor kunci keberhasilan program. Diharapkan hasil penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi positif dalam pengembangan metode pembelajaran Al-Quran yang lebih efektif dan berkelanjutan di masa mendatang.
Kata Kunci: Pendampingan TPA, Pembelajaran Al-Quran, Metode Qiro’ati,
The Relationship Between Nutritional Status and the Incidence of Dysmenorrhea in Adolescent Girls: A Frequency Analysis Based on Nutritional Status Categories
Authors: Ariyanty Lintang Dwi , Sunarto Sunarto , Setiyani Astuti , Sumasto Hery
Published: September 2024

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a common complaint that occurs during menstruation. The main research problem is that dysmenorrhea is often experienced by young women with high cases. The results of preliminary studies show that adolescents with poor nutritional status or malnutrition have a 50% risk of experiencing dysmenorrhea. This study aims to analyze the relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. Methods: This type of research is observational analytic with a cross-sectional design. The population is all students in class VII MTs. Negeri 2 Magetan, totaling 225 students. The sample size was 144 students, calculated using the Slovin formula. The sampling technique is simple random sampling using a lottery. The independent variable in this study is nutritional status, and the dependent variable is dysmenorrhea. Instruments for measuring height use a height-measuring device, and instruments for measuring body weight use a weight scale. The instrument for measuring dysmenorrhea uses a questionnaire. Nutritional status data was collected by measuring body weight and height, while dysmenorrhea data was collected by filling out questionnaires. Analyze the data descriptively, and test the hypothesis using the Chi-Square statistical test. Results: The results of the study obtained a picture of 144 female students studied, half of whom had abnormal nutritional status (54.9%), and dysmenorrhea (54.2%). The prevalence ratio of exposure to abnormal nutritional status to the incidence of dysmenorrhea is 0.91. Then at 95% significance, there is a relationship between nutritional status and dysmenorrhea. Conclusion: This study concludes that there is a relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of dysmenorrhea in young women at MTs. Negeri 2 Magetan and the prevalence ratio of dysmenorrhea from exposure to abnormal nutritional status was 50.7%. Comprehensive nutritional education and early health intervention are recommended to prevent and reduce the risk of dysmenorrhea.
Mpox outbreak: South Asia needs caution not fear
Authors: Ahmed Mobashwer
Published: September 2024

The re-emergence of Mpox (formerly monkeypox) has prompted global concern, including in South Asia where cases have surfaced in Pakistan and India. Mpox is a zoonotic virus, primarily spread through direct contact and respiratory droplets, with the 2022 outbreak notably linked to sexual transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM). In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), urging heightened vigilance. This commentary emphasizes the importance of strengthening disease surveillance at ports of entry, raising public awareness, and targeting high-risk groups, including MSM and HIV-positive individuals. South Asia must also balance its Mpox response with other healthcare priorities. Regional collaboration through SAARC and leveraging local pharmaceutical capacities can enhance preparedness, minimizing the outbreak's impact.
Obesity may impair response to ovarian stimulation. A retrospective observational study on oocyte quality
Authors: Iavarone Irene , Mele Daniela , Caprio Francesca , Andreoli Giada , Vastarella Maria Giovanna , de Franciscis Pasquale , Ronsini Carlo
Published: September 2024

Background

Ovulatory dysfunction is more common in women with obesity. Body fat distribution is also crucial because anovulatory women have a greater waist circumference and more abdominal fat than ovulatory women of similar BMI. The primary aim of the present study is to determine whether there is a relationship between BMI and reproductive characteristics, including hormonal values, antral follicle count (AFC), endometrial assessment at transvaginal ultrasound evaluation (TVUS) during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS), and oocyte retrieval after Ovum Pick-Up (OPU).

Methods

Data from a cohort of 183 patients were analyzed and divided into three groups based on weight status: normal weight, overweight, and obesity. Evaluated reproductive characteristics included: age, basal values of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), 17-beta-estradiol (E2), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), anti-müllerian hormone (AMH), antral-follicle-count (AFC), duration of COS, E2, and progesterone at the last monitoring, TVUS endometrial thickness at the last monitoring before OPU, FOI after OPU. Additionally, the number of meiosis II oocytes retrieved (MII), the total dose of FSH administered, the ratio between MII and total FSH administered, and OSI were registered.

Results

AMH levels were significantly lower in obese patients compared to normal weight and overweight women (1.05 IQR 1.20, 1.58 IQR 2.16, 1.32 IQR 1.38, respectively, p-value = 0.032). When looking at the MII/FSH ratio, the normal weight group showed a median value of 3.3 with an IQR of 4.0, the overweight group showed a median value of 2.3 with an IQR of 1.9, and the obese group had a median value of 2.6 with an IQR of 2.8. Those data were statistically significant (p-value = 0.049).

Conclusion

These results emphasize the importance of considering weight status in fertility assessment and treatment planning.
Comparing modeled predictions of coral reef diversity along a latitudinal gradient in Mozambique
Authors: McClanahan Timothy R. , Sola Erwan
Published: September 2024

Introduction

Predictive models based on environmental proxy data are being used to predict biodiversity on large and even global scales. Yet, some of the underlying assumptions about the relationship between proxy variables and predictions require investigations and testing the consequences of using model alternatives, data sources, variables choices, and scales, extent, and overlap among the predictions. Mozambican coral reefs provide a good case study to test these assumptions given the paucity of field data, its long coastline, and transitions from tropical to temperate environments.

Methods

Three modelling formulations and 5 specific models were made using satellite and shipboard measurements and extensive fish and corals field data to test their performance in predicting numbers of fish species and coral taxa from field data. Model predictions were mapped for the 1180 ~6.25 km2 Mozambican coral reef cells. Predictions were made and mapped 1) based on ~1000 field sites in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) faunal province model, 2) using environmental variable selected in the WIO model (WIOMOD) but trained only with Mozambican field data (<113 sites), and 3) using only Mozambican environmental and field data and standard variable redundancy and selection procedures.

Results and discussion

Training and testing cross validation of models indicated modest predictive ability (R2~0.42-0.56%) and reasonable transferability. Consequently, there was unexplained variation likely due to small-scale environmental variability finer than the mapped cell scale. Differences between model predictions were caused by different variable rankings and response relationship. For example, the Mozambique-only model predicted more fish but fewer coral taxa, a larger role of water quality and sediments, habitats, and temperature variation, and a lesser role of human influence than the WIOMOD. Therefore, differences between models indicate that large scale models (i.e. provincial or global) can contribute to understanding gross patterns but miss important local environmental and human drivers in transitional environments. Nevertheless, 79% of the fish and 88% of coral taxa cell-level predictions of taxonomic diversity had standardized coefficients of variations of <10%.
Effects of woody debris on alluvial sediment differentiation and particulate organic matter accumulation in a mountainous forest stream in the Polish Carpathians
Authors: Słowik-Opoka Ewa , Michno Anna , Jarosz Agnieszka
Published: September 2024

Woody debris (WD) stabilizes riverbeds, creates habitats, supports biodiversity, and enhances water quality in ecosystems. This study investigates the impact of WD on sediment characteristics and particulate organic matter (POM) accumulation in the Roztoka stream, located within a forested catchment in the Polish Carpathians. The focus is on the influence of different WD types: coarse (CWD, length > 1 m and diameter > 10 cm), fine (FWD, length < 1 m and diameter < 10 cm), and mixed (MWD, a combination of CWD and FWD) on sediment differentiation and POM accumulation. Stand age, ranging from 20 to over 120 years (in 20-year intervals), was also analyzed as a factor affecting WD structure and POM deposition. Results indicate that MWD had the greatest effect on sediment differentiation, with mean grain size (Mz) ranging from −3.91 phi to −0.95 phi. Stand age significantly influenced POM accumulation, with the highest content (19.51%) observed in age classes III and VI. Older stands (> 120 years) had a diminished effect on both WD structure and POM accumulation. This study underscores the critical role of WD in sediment differentiation and provides insights for improving the ecological function of natural streams. Although the findings are region-specific, they have broader implications for similar temperate mountainous forests.
Distinct water mass between inside and outside eddy drive changes in prokaryotic growth and mortality in the tropical Pacific Ocean
Authors: Chen Patrichka Wei-Yi , Olivia Madeline , Gong Gwo-Ching , Jan Sen , Ho Tung-Yuan , St. Laurent Louis , Tsai An-Yi
Published: September 2024

Throughout the western tropical Pacific Ocean, eddies and currents play an important role in biogeochemical cycling. Many studies have investigated the effects of hydrography on vertical patterns of picophytoplankton and heterotrophic bacterial abundance in mesoscale eddies. There is a lack of field observations to determine what impact dynamic hydrological systems of eddies have on prokaryotic community activity (growth and mortality rates). An objective of this study was to examine how anticyclonic eddies influence picoplankton abundance and activity (growth and mortality rates). To meet this purpose, heterotrophic bacterial and picophytoplankton growth and mortality rates were examined by modified dilution experiments conducted at the surface, deep chlorophyll maximum (DCM), and 200 m depth outside (OE) and inside of warm eddies core (EC) in the west Pacific Ocean. A high heterotrophic bacterial grazing rate was found in the EC region in the present study. Furthermore, the picophytoplankton grazing rate in EC was frequently greater than the grazing rate in OE. Furthermore, the higher grazing rates in the EC region cause a lower proportion of viral lysis to account for heterotrophic bacteria and picophytoplankton mortality. The results of our experiments suggest that downwelling in EC might increase picophytoplankton growth and grazing rates, increasing the carbon sink in the warm eddy and potentially increasing ocean carbon storage.
Gradation optimization of AC-20 asphalt mixture based on the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and comprehensive evaluation method
Authors: Zhu Fu , Zhang Shengyu , Chen Wenyi , Rong Hua
Published: September 2024

The aggregate gradation of asphalt mixture is one of the most important factors affecting the service life of asphalt pavement. In order to study the gradation of asphalt mixture with the best comprehensive performance, this study puts forward a new method of mineral aggregate gradation optimization based on the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and comprehensive evaluation method, aiming at the multi-level and multi-index evaluation of the road performance of asphalt mixture. First, the orthogonal test design method is applied to design nine target gradations with coarse aggregate (>4.75 mm) and fine aggregate (<4.75 mm) of AC-20 (asphalt concrete) mixture serving as two factors and the upper, middle, and lower positions of the gradation curve as three levels, and then the road performance test research is carried out. Second, a comprehensive model for evaluation of road performance of mineral aggregate gradation is established. A fuzzy complementary judgment matrix is constructed, and the index weights of each level and the hierarchical total ranking weight are calculated. Then, the membership function is introduced into the comprehensive evaluation model for the road performance of mineral aggregate gradation, and the membership values of each index of asphalt mixture road performance are obtained. Finally, the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method is used to find out the comprehensive evaluation value of the road performance of the nine graded asphalt mixtures, and the mineral aggregate gradation is optimized. The research results show that the 1# gradation of the asphalt mixture has the highest comprehensive road performance evaluation value, and the combination of the fuzzy hierarchical analysis process and comprehensive evaluation method can more objectively and comprehensively evaluate the comprehensive road performance of the asphalt mixture and provide a useful reference for the optimal selection of asphalt mixture mineral gradation.