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E-Kuesioner Evaluasi Kualitas Layanan Akademik Universitas Timor Menggunakan Metode Prototype
Authors: Eugenius Charles Odja  , Darsono Nababan  , Yoseph P.K. Kelen
Published: January 2025

In the era of sophisticated technology that brings many changes in various aspects of life, technological developments also have an impact in the field of education. Quality and quality assurance can be seen and measured from the level of student satisfaction during the lecture process and the services provided by academic staff to students. In the implementation of the distribution of academic service evaluation questionnaires at Timor University, they still use paper questionnaires that are distributed to students to be filled in. This results in inefficient time in filling out the questionnaire and requires large costs because it still uses paper media. So a system is needed to handle these problems so that the process of filling out questionnaires can be done centrally in 1 database that has been integrated with a computer system. In some previous studies, the system built in terms of features is quite complete but can only be accessed by 2 users, namely students and the person in charge of the academic section. The account list feature itself by students. So based on the description of the background explanation of the problem in the previous paragraph, a web-based application is needed to handle these problems, namely "E-Questionnaire Evaluation of Academic Service Quality (EKLA) at Timor University Using the Prototype Method". It is hoped that in the future the application built by the author will be useful in academic service activities at Timor University.
Sistem Informasi Iklim dan Kualitas Udara pada Laboratorium Kalibrasi BMKG Berbasis Website
Authors: M. Audi Ikhsan  , Samsudin Samsudin
Published: January 2025

To ensure the reliability of measurement results, the calibration laboratory of the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG) requires accurate control of temperature and humidity. Conventional manual monitoring methods are susceptible to errors caused by human interaction and environmental fluctuations. To address this challenge, a web-based monitoring system has been developed. This system automates the measurement of temperature and humidity, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing the risk of human error. Two prototype meters have been integrated into the system, which have been proven to have an accuracy of over 90% for temperature measurements. The system is capable of measuring humidity in the range of 0% to 100% with an accuracy of ±5% and temperature in the range of -40°C to 80°C with an accuracy of ±0.1°C. By automating the monitoring process and providing real-time data access, this system makes a significant contribution to improving the reliability and efficiency of the BMKG calibration laboratory. The implementation of this system is expected to ensure the consistency of calibration measurement results, support the optimal functioning of the laboratory, and contribute to improving the quality of meteorological, climatological, and geophysical services in Indonesia.
Analisis Faktor Kepemimpinan, Pengetahuan, dan Sikap terhadap Perilaku Tidak Aman pada Pekerja Produksi Sauna di PT. XYZ
Authors: Nathasya Abigail Putri Andira  , Fierdania Yusvita  , Eka Cempaka Putri  , Ahmad Irfandi
Published: January 2025

Unsafe behavior is behavior that deviates from generally recognized safe action or certain methods when someone do their task. Data from The Employment Insurance Agency (BPJS) in 2014 recorded 32,21% of accidents caused by unsafe behavior. Risk factors for unsafe behavior can be reviewed through personal factors such as knowledge and attitudes, as well as job factors such as leadership. This study aims to determine the description and relationship among leadership, knowledge, and attitudes with unsafe behavior of sauna production workers in PT XYZ in 2024. This type of research is quantitative with a cross-sectional study design conducted from March to August 2024. Data collection techniques using total sampling. Data collection using primary data through distributing questionnaires with samples of 65 respondents. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with the chi-square test. Univariate results showed that the highest proportion of workers with unsafe behavior was 36 (55.4%), workers who assessed poor leadership were 47 (72.3%), workers with poor knowledge were 39 (60%), and workers with negative attitudes were 40 (61.5%). There is a relationship between leadership (P-value = .000), knowledge (P-value = .000), and attitude (P-value = .001) with unsafe behavior. For PT XYZ, it should be able to build a HSE department unit by strengthening management commitment with the involvement of leaders first in order to create programs that can improve workers knowledge and attitudes.
Peta Risiko Diabetes Melitus di Jawa Barat Tahun 2019-2023 dengan Pemodelan Spatio-Temporal
Authors: Venita Syavera  , Muhamad Syazali
Published: January 2025

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a serious global health issue, caused by decreased insulin production by the pancreas. Poor dietary habits, obesity, smoking, mental stress, lack of physical activity, and high blood pressure are risk factors that contribute to the DM. This study aims to map the relative risk of DM in West Java from 2019 to 2023, which will provide spatial and temporal patterns of DM distribution, which can be used for the development of effective prevention and management strategies by policy makers. DM risk mapping was carried out using the spatio-temporal Conditional Autoregressive (CAR) method, utilizing the CARBayesST package available in Rstudio. The relative risk of DM varies across districts/cities. In 2019, areas with high relative risk included Karawang Regency, Ciamis Regency, Sukabumi Regency, Bekasi Regency, Sumedang Regency, and West Bandung Regency. Over time, a decreasing trend in relative risk was seen in many areas, although some areas still showed high relative risk above the expected value in 2023, Sumedang Regency and West Bandung Regency. The results of this study indicate the need for more effective DM prevention and management strategies, especially in high-risk areas.
Hubungan Asupan Lemak Jenuh dengan Tekanan Darah pada Usia Dewasa Muda (20-40 Tahun) di Desa Prunggahan Kulon Kecamatan Semanding Kabupaten Tuban
Authors: Nabila Khoirunnisa  , Dian Ayu Ainun Nafies
Published: January 2025

Blood pressure is the result of the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels. An increase in blood volume or blood vessel elasticity can result in an increase in blood pressure. High blood pressure is a condition in which systolic blood pressure exceeds 140 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure exceeds 90 mmHg, measured twice five minutes apart in a well-rested or calm state. There are several factors that affect blood pressure, one of which is saturated fat intake. This study aims to determine the relationship of saturated fat intake with blood pressure in young adults (20-40 years) in Prunggahan Kulon Village, Semanding District, Tuban Regency. Analytical research method with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were young adults in Prunggahan Kulon Village, Semanding District, Tuban Regency with a sample of 100 respondents, determined by probability sampling technique. Independent variable was saturated fat intake. The research analysis used Spearman correlation statistical test. The results showed that most respondents had excessive saturated fat intake (85%). Statistical test results with p-value = 0.000 (p < 0.05) showed there was a significant relationship between saturated fat intake and blood pressure.  The conclusion of this study is that there is a tendency that the higher the intake containing saturated fat, the higher a person's blood pressure.
Hubungan Kadar Gula Darah dengan Diabetes Distress pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus
Authors: Christine Handayani Siburian  , Cahyan Tessalonika Gulo  , Eka Nugraha V. Naibaho
Published: January 2025

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder caused by insufficient production of the hormone insulin from the pancreas. Blood sugar level is a large amount of sugar or glucose in the blood that needs to be maintained within a normal range so that the body is not damaged. Diabetes distress is the concern of a person with diabetes about the disease, support, emotional burden and access to care which are all part of the life of a diabetic patient. The study aims to determine the relationship between blood sugar levels and diabetes distress in patients with diabetes mellitus at Rumah Sakit Umum Imelda Pekerja Indonesia Medan. This study is a quantitative study with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were patients with diabetes mellitus at Rumah Sakit Umum Imelda Pekerja Indonesia Medan. The number of samples of this study were 46 respondents and sampling with purposive sampling technique. The instruments used were blood sugar level values and the Diabetes distress scale questionnaire. Data analysis in this study using Spearmen Rho test. The results showed that there was a relationship between blood sugar levels and diabetes distress in patients with diabetes mellitus (p value 0.002). The recommendation is that nurses need to provide non-pharmacological measures to overcome stress in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Strand 1: The interactive website as a medium for teaching and learning
Authors: Toynton R.
Published: January 2025

The distinctive differences between html and published hard copy have been used to introduce a distinct pedagogic style, exploiting the benefits inherent within the nature of the newer medium. Such benefits include the 'unordering' of the material and the potential to 'hide' information or ideas. This paper describes one method of using interactive web sites to overcome the problems faced by introducing a science subject to new adult learners. The design of the site is discussed in terms of the learning aims and the inbuilt strategy. Also explored are areas of tension arising from this approach. Within an interactive website this results from a degree of openness within a bounded system, issues of the 'mindset' within the design, and within the latter, the use of narrative and induction to invoke deductive methods and the realisations of tacit knowledge.
The experiences of the learners, with varied geological pre-knowledge, are described  and evaluated and further possible developments are suggested.
Strand 1: Learning Community On-Line
Authors: Graebner Celia
Published: January 2025

It is generally cited as the key advantage of a virtual learning institution that it is time and space independent. And, to date, the dominant environment for academic learning on-line has been asynchronous (e-mail, discussion lists, and computer-mediated conferencing) Counter to this, discourse around the virtual community as a type of the post-modern community draws on continuities with traditional understandings of community as defined by location and time, and in particular emphasizes the appropriation and domestication of notional on-line spaces through the evolution of local cultures and conventions. This paper approaches the concept and practice of an on-line learning community as an intersection of these two perspectives, and also as a site of tension between them.
The main case study from which illustrations are drawn is a six-month period covering the establishment of an on-line collaborative learning group. The context was an award-bearing professional development course and the environment asynchronous conferencing (primarily LotUS Notes, bur the outcomes and method are not closely software dependent.) It is hoped that the conference session can be fairly interactive, using the broad framework of analysis laid here to discuss more detailed examples of community-building interaction.
Strand 1: Models of Online Courses
Authors: Mason Robin
Published: January 2025

This paper cracks various models used for the design and delivery of computer-mediated courses. It traces an evolution in the conceptual thinking about teaching and learning through telecommunications media, and links this with the development of the technology over the last ten years. It highlights the major concerns of practitioners designing, facilitating and learning in online environments today. The paper also sows seeds in the form of questions and issues which suggest the growth of new learning environments.
Strand 2: WWW-based tools for capturing on-line communications as an educational resource
Authors: Neilson Irene , Smeaton Calum
Published: January 2025

The WWW provides a rich communications interface to the Internee. To date, however, this infrastructure has been used primarily as a as a vehicle for the presentation of information. Only recently has the need to provide systems which engage students with Web based learning materials been recognised. In this paper, we argue the case for yet another level of software cool development: tools for the capture, archiving and retrieval of chose interactions which are taking place around the web based learning material. We suggest chat the communications in which students engage about Web based learning materials are of considerable educational value. They are the embodiment of the feedback that good teachers use to become better teachers in the traditional classroom situation. In the on-line environment, tools can be developed which capture, structure and make such dialogues available for inspection and interrogation thus creating a learning resource which grows naturally over time. Issues critical to the effective design of such systems are explored and one system, Organik, is described in detail.
Strand 2: A Tele-seminar on Drawing with AutoCAD
Authors: Rigopoulos Dionysis R.
Published: January 2025

This paper describes the design, the production of supporting software and the pilot implementation of a continuing education tele-seminar on drawing with AutoCAD, at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).
The seminar was completed at the end of December 1997: it was part of a two year innovative project on tele-education in CAD/COM/CIM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer aided manufacturing/ Computer integrated Manufacturing), co-funded bu the European Social Fund and the NTUA. Over two hundred and sixty 'students' registered for the seminar, the majority of whom were professional engineers and architects. Maore than half of the participants were from Athens. The distribution of the others covered all geographic departments of Greece. The author was responsible for the design material production and teaching of this seminar.
Strand 3: A hybrid network learning approach for technical education built around on-the-job training
Authors: Vescoukis V.C. , Retalis S.
Published: January 2025

Much has been said and written on the use of New Technologies in all levels of education and vocational training. There is no doubt that the emergence of technology will have a great impact on the look and feel of life in the future, including the way people acquire knowledge. All around the world, the educational systems strive to meet these new challenges. Many authors point out the fact that New Technology is used not only as a tool, but also as a target itself and raises important pedagogical issues. Although several experiments are already being conducted, much remains to be done in the design and evaluation of new learning environments in all fields and levels of education. We have been working in a real educational environment of secondary technical vocational education, exploiting the possibilities of strong learner participation in a learning context combining traditional classroom training, on-the-job training and Network-Based training. The main concept of our approach lies in the fact that practical on-the-job training is among the most valuable elements of secondary technical education. This activity can produce quire interesting results if effectively supported by a network learning environment (NLE). In our approach, the content of the learning material within this environment is enriched by training material produced by the trainees themselves during their on-the-job training activities. The design, partial implementation and some lessons learned during this effort are presented in this paper.
Strand 3: Human Tortoises on the Net
Authors: Wiltsher Chris
Published: January 2025

Human learning takes time. By examining the processes of human learning we see that formal learning programmes muse provide time for learning to take place, particularly where adults are concerned. Traditional methods of delivering learning material, face to face and at a distance, have time for learning built into them, but networked learning methods do not. The speed and volume of information available by networked means make learning more difficult, since compared with machines, human beings are very slow at information processing. However, chose who are experts in a field can be shown to learn at different speeds from chose who are novices. Reviewing the reasons for this difference leads co suggestions about how time for learning can be provided in networked learning for continuing professional development, thereby enhancing learning.
Strand 4: Making Lifelong Learning Real
Authors: Jones Anne
Published: January 2025

The Centre for Lifelong Learning at Brunel University has developed several initiatives designed to increase access and widen participation, to build success in learning and to support individual development/employability and economic regeneration.
Brunel's Lifelong Learning System is designed to make Lifelong Learning coherent and accessible to the individual learner whether at work or in the community. The system provides access to:

Information Communication Technologies, including video-conferencing
information, advice, support
an individual personalised mentoring system
self-auditing/self benchmarking tools
a system of logging and rewarding learning achievements, and action planning
a range of education and training programmes to suit individual needs
links to the Brunel Intranet, which allows SMEs and Individuals to work off-line
access co Brunel software for Skills Profiling, Key Skills and Project Management

The system is not prescriptive about learning methods: learning may be on or off-line, face-to-face, distance, distributed, experiential or taught. The special features a.re the systems for logging and recording learning achievements, the access to a personal learning adviser, the ownership of the log and the learning by the individual, the emphasis on self- management and employability. The system is also targeted at individuals and SMEs rather than the easier market of large organisations.
Brunel Lifelong Learning is an integrated system which will inform progress towards the University for Industry and other Networked Partnership solutions. It has potential for national and global dissemination and implementation. Brunel is already working on several international projects which will use the system.
Strand 4: Developing a Virtual College
Authors: Ward Holly , Tracey Karina , Barker Mary
Published: January 2025

This paper discusses recent research into on-line educational services designed to support lifelong learning. These services support learners working in remote or isolated environments, as well as those in traditional learning environments. The case study used as an example was a collaborative project in the FE sector managed by BT Laboratories (BTL) and Northern Colleges Network (NCN). The aim was to evaluate an intranet based service, called CollegeComplete, which offered on-line resources over the network, as well as communication cools such as audio, data and text conferencing to enhance the learning experience and support social interaction.
The Replication of Mutually Supportive Social Networks in an On-Line Environment and How Community Electronic Networks Can Be Used as a Space for Learning
Authors: Squire David
Published: January 2025

Within community education practice there is a recognition that learning occurs in social, informal environments and through learners developing peer relationships. For an adult, returning to education is as much about meeting people with similar interests and goals as it is about the focused, formal study that goes on. Adults learn through talking and listening, and these social dynamics help build learning communities. The dissertation will consider how these mutually supportive social networks can be replicated in an on-line environment and how the rise of community electronic networks can be used as a space for learning. It will look at the nature of virtual communities and on-line group dynamics and how a conducive setting for informal learning and social networking can be created.
Effect of physiotherapy training on reach performance during standing in children with diplegic cerebral palsy with and without ankle foot orthosis
Authors: Gajjar Vidhi , Vaghela Nirav , Prakash Harihara
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT:
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a developmental abnormality in which patients mostly have abnormal movement trajectories. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of balance and gait training in improvement of reach test in diplegic CP children with & without Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO).
Material and Methods: Twenty one children with diplegic CP were recruited & assigned into two groups of with and without AFO. All participants reaching test was assessed. Each subject was given balance and gait training for 4 weeks and post intervention reach test was measured.
Results: The mean change in distance measured by reach test from the baseline with AFO & without AFO is statistically significantly more post intervention. Mean change in distance measured by reach test from baseline with AFO is not statistically differ as compared to the patients without AFO.
Conclusion: Intervention is effective in improving reach performance, but there is no such differentiation in wearing AFO in the improvement of reach test.
Self-care practices, clinical and psychological profile of healthcare professionals infected with Covid-19 in a rurally based tertiary hospital in India
Authors: Patel Bhoomikumar , Verma Jagdish , Shinde Mayur , Vaishnav Bhalendu
Published: January 2025

Context: Frontline healthcare professionals form a distinct group of vulnerable individuals who are exposed to high risk of infection, particularly during a pandemic. Their safety and wellbeing need multilevel, multi-dimensional interventions. Present study was carried out in a rural based Government designated tertiary level Covid hospital to analyze self-care practices, socio-demographic, professional, clinical, biochemical profile and psychological consequences in healthcare professionals (HCP) suffering from Covid-19.
Material and Methods: Socio-demographic profile, awareness and use of personal protective devices, clinical, biochemical profiles of 100 HCP admitted in non-critical wards were studied. Post-traumatic stress disorder assessment, depression and anxiety screening were carried out.
Results: There were 51 males, 49 females (mean age: 32.81 years). 44 paramedical sta ff, 56 doctors. Work experience of 53% of participants was >5 years. Bodyache, headache, fatigue were commonest symptoms. Adequate use of mask and gloves for all/most of the time was reported by majority of HCP during duty/off-duty hours. PTSD score was positive in 63% participants, Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) score and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 (GAD-2) scores were positive in 50% and 58.06% respectively. Female HCPs reported higher levels of depression and anxiety. There was statistically significant association between work experience and GAD-2 score.
Conclusion: Majority of HCP developed some form of psychological distress independent of severity of illness, which was more common in females and those having work experience of less than 5 years and more than 10 years. Study suggests that psychological disturbances need to be addressed in HCP afflicted with even with mild illness.
A clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of “Soubhagyadi Gutika” in the management of Udavarta Yonivyapad W.S.R.to primary dysmenorrhoea
Authors: JAIN ANJALI , MEENA NARENDRA , KHATHURIA DIKSHA
Published: January 2025

As the dawn of the new century and the forerunner of the high-tech era, the status of women was expected to reach new horizons, both socially and physically. However, from some of this physiological events, women are being slowing down from the race. One such problem is dysmenorrhoea or Udavarta (menstrual pain). In Ayurveda, diseases related to the female reproductive system i.e. gynecological disorders are described under the caption of twenty Yonivyapad. Udavarta Yonivyapad is one of them where in painful menstruation is the cardinal feature of the disease and the discomfort is relived after establishment of menstruation. This condition seems to be similar to the dysmenorrhoea in modern perspective. Pain is the main feature of Udavarta Yonivyapad, so it has strong relation with Vata Dosha, Keeping this point in view, the present clinical trial, A Clinical Study To Evaluate The Efficacy Of “Soubhagyadi Gutika” In The Management Of Udavarta Yonivyapad W.S.R To Primary Dysmenorrhoea. Conclusion of the study is Therapeutic Effect of (“Soubhagyadi Gutika” orally) Patients of this group showed relief by decrease in 67% in pain intensity, 61% in pain duration, 49 % in nature of pain, -17% in menstrual flow duration, -28.00% in menstrual flow amount, 43% in associated symptoms and 56%, 61% and 54% in VAS scale, FLACC scale and WONG BAKER scale respectively.
A multi-disciplinary audit of planetary health education in health professions curricula.
Authors: Bowles Aimee , Barbour Liza , Palermo Claire
Published: January 2025

Aim: The healthcare sector is causing environmental degradation and contributing to climate change. However, little is known about the extent to which healthcare professionals are prepared to address the causes and consequences of climate change when they join the workforce. This research aimed to audit planetary health education within 12 health professions degrees and five health science degrees across two large health faculties in an Australian university. Planetary health teachings within the context of First Nations Australians were also assessed.

Methods: The authors examined planetary health education literature to develop a list of key search terms (n=31). Unit descriptors from eligible units offered within health professions (n = 12) and health science (n = 5) degrees were systematically searched to identify these key terms in the learning outcomes, unit synopsis and descriptions of assessment tasks. Where a term was found, further interrogation of the term’s relevance to sustainable development and planetary health was undertaken by the research team.

Results: A total of 911 units from the 17 relevant degrees were screened, including the unit title, synopsis and learning outcomes. Planetary health education was referred to in unit descriptors for 14 units (0.02%). Climate change, Sustainable Development Goals and the impact of the climate crisis on social determinants of health were the main study areas identified. Planetary health teachings did not sufficiently acknowledge First Nations perspectives.

Conclusions: Urgent, transformative action is required within the healthcare sector to promote planetary health, however opportunities to develop capacity within the future healthcare workforce must increase. Universities must prioritise planetary health education by supporting educators to better prepare healthcare professionals for the climate crisis. Prioritising Indigenous perspectives in planetary health education is critical to transform health professions curricula.
Determining the Learning Environment at a new Medical School: A Comparative Study
Using the DREEM Inventory
Authors: Kiekwe Vershima , Chia Terkuma , Oyeniran Oluwatosin , Oraebosi Michael , Oyeniran Bunmi
Published: January 2025

Academic learning environment influences students’ learning and performances. This study determined the learning environment at Nile University of Nigeria Medical School and compared it with some established medical schools nationally and internationally. A total of 142 medical students at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja were sampled. Data on learning, teaching, academic self-perception, atmosphere, and social self-perception were obtained using the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measurement (DREEM) questionnaire. A total of 113 respondents with a mean age of 19.37±1.9 participated in this research. The Cronbach’s reliability coefficient for the questionnaire was 0.848. DREEM scores of all the respondents put together were 115.17/200 (57.6%) indicating a “more positive than negative” was obtained. Similarly, the total DREEM scores for the classes and both genders were positive. Subscale scores also showed positive scores implying a positive perception of the learning environment. The positive learning environment of the Medical School at Nile University of Nigeria is comparable to older medical schools in Nigeria and most parts of the world. This may indicate the suitability of the environment for learning and optimal performance among students enrolled in medical school.

Keywords: Educational Environment; Learning Atmosphere; Learning Environment; DREEM; Medical Education
Exploring Bevacizumab's Role in Gynecological Cancers: An Up-to-Date Narrative Review Focusing on Ovarian Cancer
Authors: Liolis Elias , Mulita Francesk , Koutras Angelos , Makatsoris Thomas , Sivolapenko Gregory
Published: January 2025

Background: The Gynecological cancers, including ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer, have increased in frequency lately and it is estimated that one million cases are diagnosed every year worldwide. Bevacizumab is considered one of the first anti-angiogenic therapies as it is a monoclonal antibody binding to factors essential for tumor angiogenesis. Objective: This paper aims to review the most important findings of the literature that highlight the role of bevacizumab in gynecological cancers with a special emphasis on ovarian cance. Methods: For this narrative review, an extensive literature search was conducted using Pubmed and Web of Science to collect the most important papers investigating the role of bevacizumab in gynecological cancers, such as cervical cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer. Results: Results regarding its use as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy and other regimens will be presented. A particular focus will be held also on findings regarding its safety and potential toxicity as well as its effectiveness. Conclusion: Bevacizumab is a key agent in the treatment of all gynecological cancers especially in the case of ovarian cancer as there is extensive evidence of its efficacy as monotherapy as well as in combination with other agents, with careful patient dosing. However, future research should focus also on the investigation of its use in other gynecological cancers. Furthermore, more investigation is required regarding its use in specific subtypes of cancer, associated e.g. with specific mutations or polymorphisms, or on factors that can affect its efficiency, such as the BMI as indicated by some studies. Finally, it should be noted that though this is not a systematic review of the literature, it highlights the more important findings paving the road for future research and guidelines about the appropriate use of bevacizumab in gynecological cancers.
Acceptance of face masks use during A 5-week training of healthcare professionals in the context of COVID-19 pandemic in Sub-saharan Africa
Authors: Ouedraogo Nafi , Sanou Ben , Sempore Wends , Michodigni Fernand , Sangare Ibrahim , Poda Armel , Ouedraogo Abdoul , Sombie Issiaka , Salou Mounerou
Published: January 2025

Background:
The use of face masks may be difficult for accessibility reasons related to commodity, its cost, its availability and the misinformation or for medical reasons such as adverse effects. However, it is one of the affordable measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Although compliance with this barrier measure may be uncomfortable for the general population, there are other reasons related to the refusal of face masks wearing by healthcare professionals.

Aim:
The objective of our study was to evaluate the acceptance of face masks use by healthcare professionals (HCP) during the 5-week training course on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from September 13 to October 15, 2021 in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. The survey was the method of the study while individual interviews and observation were the study techniques. During the individual interview, a semi-structured questionnaire was administered to participants including some points related to observation.

Results:
In this study fifty-eight (58) HCP of ten (10) countries of Sub-Saharan Africa were interviewed. The mean age was 35 ± 0.83 years. Male gender represented 75.86%. The most represented labor classes were medical specialists 31.03%, biologists 29.31% and general practitioners 18.27%. Participants wore the face masks systematically in 56.90% of cases, 34.48% made frequent use of them with an average of 7 hour and 24 minutes of daily wearing, and 58.6% made proper use of the face masks. The breathing difficulty was indicated as the main discomfort of wearing a face mask in this study (46.55%).

Conclusion:
Face mask wearing is generally accepted by HCP during the 5-week training course in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants had a fairly good knowledge of the importance of this preventive measure. Acceptance of face mask wearing appears to be crucial in the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. HCP have an important mission to inform and educate patients by showing a good example.
"Religious affiliation: Dissident.” Josef Doppler, a political scholar on the margins of academia?
Authors: Ruttner Florian
Published: January 2025

The paper aims to offer insights into the relationship of a political scholar towards established academia, based on the variegated life of Josef Doppler, a Bratislava-born left-wing intellectual. At first, in a short theoretical introduction, the notion of the political scholar, coined by Franz Neumann, and its difficult relationship towards academia is elucidated. Then, a short sketch of Doppler’s life covers its most important stages: his communist activities in Prague, Frankfurt, where he was in contact with Max Horkheimer, his second stay in the Czechoslovak Republic, finally his exile in Britain and his military service. Subsequently, the paper examines how and to what extent the notion of the political scholar is relevant for each of Doppler’s different concrete situations, and discusses the strategies how Doppler tried to cope with the problems connected to them.
Thoughts, Labyrinths, and Torii
Authors: Vieira Kritz Maurício
Published: January 2025

Cognition is addressed since millennia but started to be systematically studied around the middle of last century, together with other intellectual initiatives in its neighbourhood. It has been approached from several perspectives while grounded on several intellectual disciplines, most of them scientific. Yet, there is still no consensus about what a cognitive occurrence or fact is from the scientific point of view. Moreover, cognition is an individualcentred science. This text presents a case-study and advances an empirical conjecture about the relations between mind-processes, brainorganisation, signal-perception, and knowledge-creation. This ansatz is associated with the investigation of cognition and of creative mental processes, without specifically adhering to any of the current approaches regarding these subjects. It was suggested by a personal experience and can only be adequately expressed with the aid of ideas emanating from that experience. The ansatz is thus uncommitted to existing approaches, touching nevertheless most of them. To motivate and put things in context, we tell a true story centred on mental states and recalled from the mists of time, of which I hold the key. The description of what goes on inside our minds is though. We address this puzzle using allegories and metaphors, particularly three: thoughts as self-dialogues, labyrinths as in any game, and Torii the Japanese portals separating laic from sacred things. We also discuss how the three mental entities represented by them interact and stand in relation to each another.
Transdisciplinary Applications of Data Visualization and Data Mining Techniques as Represented for Human Diseases
Authors: Segall Richard S.
Published: January 2025

Data visualization and data mining are transdisciplinary tools for predictive and descriptive analytics. This presentation shows the abundance of data visualization tools currently available that are applicable for multi-disciplinary data. Some examples of visualization are presented as applied for multi-disciplines. Results of applying the most commonly used data visualization tools of Tableau [1] and Power BI [2] are presented as preliminary outputs of a funded Seed Money Grant that applies data for transmissible diseases for humans and also plant pathology. Tableau Software, LLC is an American interactive data visualization software company focused on business intelligence and can be used across all disciplines. Tableau products query relational databases, online analytical processing cubes, cloud databases, and spreadsheets to generate graph-type data visualizations.[1] Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a suite of business analytics tools developed by Microsoft that is widely used across various industries for business reporting, data analysis, and decision-making. [2] Future directions of this research are discussed that include using other data mining and visualization methods such as image processing techniques for applications to data for plant pathology and human diseases.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education
Authors: Jenq John
Published: January 2025

The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has greatly impacted our daily lives. Generating a video from a text description used to be difficult, if not impossible, but has now become possible. After ChatGPT became viral after its first official release in December 2022, the development and usage of AI has increased rapidly. As large language models (LLMs), the backbone of current generative AI (GenAI) systems, has become available as open source, the creation of a local AI has become an easy task. Local AI can solve some of the concerns of personal privacy issues. As we embrace this technology, we investigate the most recent AI technologies and their impact on education in this report. There are both positive and negative impacts when AI is used in education. We will discuss how recent technologies may be used to alleviate the negative impacts. We also discuss the challenges faced by educators today.
The Role of Ultrasound in Medical Diagnostics and Treatment
Authors:   University of Applied Health Sciences, Vrdoljak Ivana , Dravinac Lorena ,   University of Applied Health Sciences
Published: January 2025

The ultrasound machine generates images to examine various parts of the human body. It emits high-frequency sound waves that are reflected off bodily structures, and a computer receives these reflected waves to create images. Unlike X-rays or CT scans, ultrasound does not utilize ionizing radiation. Ultrasound has gained popularity due to its widespread availability and the ability of modern devices to produce high-resolution images, offering exceptional clarity, which in turn provides precision, accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. A major advantage of ultrasound is that it allows frequent examinations without causing harm to the patient, as it does not emit radiation. As the name suggests, ultrasound typically refers to high-frequency sound waves. These waves pass through body tissues and are converted into electrical signals. The accuracy of ultrasound diagnostics depends on the operator's expertise in handling the equipment, selecting the appropriate probe, identifying artifacts, and interpreting the results. There are several ultrasound techniques, including A-mode, B-mode, M-mode, Doppler, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and other techniques. In medicine, ultrasound is also used for interventional procedures, such as guiding biopsies. Ultrasound can visualize nearly all organ systems within the human body without causing harm to the patient, making it the gold standard in diagnostic imaging.
Concessions on Beaches and Concessions on Demand in the new Croatian Law
Authors:   University North, Vojković Goran
Published: January 2025

In 2023, after a full 20 years, the Republic of Croatia adopted a new legal framework for maritime domain with the enactment of the new Maritime Domain and Seaports Act. The new act addresses numerous technical issues related to Croatia's maritime domain and aligns concessions on maritime domain with the current European legal framework. However, this act regulates in a new way two important areas crucial for the hospitality industry. Firstly, it provides a very precise legal regulation of beaches, an exceptional strategic resource, which were inadequately regulated in previous legislation. Seaside beaches now have their own precise division, an organized method of management, concessions, and very precisely defined freedom of access to the beaches. Furthermore, for the first time, the new act allows concessions on request, specifying the type of concessions that can be sought by a hotel, camp, or tourist resort. In this article, we want to highlight the novelties brought by the new legal regulation, focusing on beaches and concessions on request - which could be significantly important for the further development of higher category hotel and hospitality businesses, as well as providing a greater variety of services on the Croatian seacoast.
Kinect-Driven Humanoid Robot for Mimetic Interaction
Authors:   University of Petrosani, Muntean Emanuel , Rosca Sebastian ,   University of Petrosani, Leba Monica ,   University of Petrosani
Published: January 2025

This paper presents an innovative approach to human-robot interaction through the use of a Kinect-type device for capturing the movement of a human operator, which is then accurately reproduced by a humanoid robot. The robot, standing at 110 cm, mimics a reduced-sized human and is crafted utilizing advanced 3D printing technology. The core of this system lies in its ability to capture human limb movements via the Kinect device, analyse the angular movements, and process this data to control the robot to replicate these movements identically. This methodology not only enhances the fidelity of movement replication but also broadens the scope of applications for such technology. Potential applications include but are not limited to rehabilitation, where the robot can assist or guide physical therapy exercises, entertainment, through performances or interactive displays, and educational settings, where it can serve as a tool for learning about robotics and human anatomy. This research marks a significant step forward in the development of humanoid robots that can seamlessly integrate into various aspects of human life, offering both functional and educational benefits.
FORMAL SOCIAL CONTROL AND OBSTACLES TO THE FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD IN THE MARKETING OF CASHEWS IN THE PRODUCTION ZONES OF BONDOUKOU AND BOUNA (RCI)
Authors: Jean-Claude Dr. Kouassi Konan
Published: January 2025

This study aims to determine the obstacles to the fight against fraud in the marketing of cashew nuts in the production zones of Bondoukou and Bouna through formal social control. It is based on a field survey carried out with 50 individuals chosen using the purposive sampling method. The data collected was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. The theory of imprecision of Stéphane Bernatchez and the theory of moral sentiments of Adam Smith made it possible to understand the object of study. The hypotheses tested are verified because in terms of results, it appears that the imprecision of certain main texts regulating the internal and external marketing of raw cashew nuts; the weak collaboration between the form of formal Social Control and that of informal Social Control implemented expressed by the fact that populations denounce situations of fraud less, protect certain fraudsters; and the actors who maintain silence on cases of fraud; the complicity between the actors, then the fear of reprisals hinders the fight against fraud. Ivorian leaders would therefore benefit from proposing a clear text relating to non-compliance with the purchase price of raw cashew nuts set for marketing campaigns and raising awareness among the population about reporting fraud to formal social control authorities.
IMPECCABLE NOTIONS ON GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING: CHALLENGES AND COPING MECHANISM
Authors: F. Tolentino Katherine Ann
Published: January 2025

The need for guidance counseling among college students has grown profoundly in reaction to the technological modern world, which brings uncertainties.But, despite the indispensability of guidance counseling services , there is inadequate information dissemination on the availability of its services offered, primarily due to their perception of guidance counseling services. To hunt through this issue, this study aimed to single out the components that affect students' perceptions on guidance counseling through qualitative approach. A total ten college students were purposely chosen for individual interviews.It revealed low engagement with the guidance counselor, despite students expressing positive views towards certain factors such as awareness of available services, ease of access, trust in the counselor, and session confidentiality. However, there are components that should be addressed, as they dissuade students from seeking guidance counseling services and contribute to misconceptions about guidance counseling. These elements include the stigma of fear of judgment associated with mental health issues. The qualitative thematic analysis highlighted further issues that require attention, such as negative experiences, limited information on available services, lack of certainty on confidentiality.
DETERMINANTS OF THE EFFICACY OF MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION IN THE SCHOOLS DIVISION OF OLONGAPO CITY
Authors: C. Madamecila Michaela
Published: January 2025

The research study aimed to determine the determinants of efficacy of Mathematics instructions in the Schools Division of Olongapo City. The study made use of the descriptive method as the main instrument to gather necessary data. The descriptive method is use for the study that needs an interpretation and analysis of the gathered data to accomplish its objectives. The researcher utilized item analysis, the use of descriptive statistics for the frequency, percentage, rank and mean. Analysis of Variance and Pearson Correlation Coefficient to determine the determinants of efficacy of mathematics instruction. The study proves that there was a highly significant difference in the perceived qualities of the Mathematics teachers when grouped according to teacherrespondent’s length of service and there was a significant difference in the perceived qualities of the Mathematics teachers when grouped according to teacher-respondents’ sex, civil status, grade level taught, highest educational attainment and number of relevant trainings attended for Mathematics. The researcher strongly recommended teachers to attend also in in-service trainings and workshop to improve their craft. Teacher should also pursue their graduate education to become more updated on the trend in education. Mathematics teachers shall possess qualities of an effective facilitator of learning, And, School administrator/teachers should provide textbooks, worksheets and other appropriate learner’s material. Another similar study is hereby recommended to test the validity of the present study.