bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Informing the development of a novel intervention targeting the psychosocial skills of children with developmental language disorder: a systematic review of existing parent-led interventions (Preprint)
Authors: Burnley Annabel , Burke Chloe , St Clair Michelle , Wren Yvonne , Dack Charlotte
Published: June 2023

BACKGROUND

This systematic review takes a transdiagnostic approach to synthesising the current, high-quality evidence of parent-led psychosocial interventions for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to inform the development of a novel intervention targeting psychosocial skills of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), for whom there is no current support for the high levels of psychosocial difficulties they experience.

METHODS

Thirty-seven interventions met the pre-specified inclusion criteria; trials must have compared interventions to a control group, or have an eight-week follow-up, must have been published in English after 2000, with participants aged 2-13 years old who met diagnostic criteria for seven specified NDDs. For inclusion, interventions also had to include discrete parent-led components and measures of child psychosocial outcomes. Synthesis of evidence included: participant characteristics, intervention procedures, psychosocial outcomes of both child and parent, intervention contents, active components and quality of evidence. The Child Psychosocial Skills Taxonomy was also developed and used to understand the active components commonly used across the evidence-based interventions.

RESULTS

All interventions that met criteria were designed for children with autism spectrum disorder (n=17) or attention deficit hyperactive disorder (n=20). Interventions ranged hugely in their length (2-50 weeks; 3-34 sessions) and delivery (individual vs. group sessions; online vs. face-to-face sessions). Four intervention components were most used across effective interventions: parent-child interaction training, teaching parenting behaviours and emotion management for both parent and child. An association between parent wellbeing and improved child psychosocial outcomes is suggested, however this association is limited by the lack of data provided. Therapeutic and researcher contact appears to have a role in improving intervention engagement. Accessibility issues are discussed, with some studies reporting a bias in engagement towards families with higher education and lower life stressors, but higher symptom severity.

CONCLUSIONS

Evidence-based psychosocial interventions are required for children with NDDs other than autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The active components identified should be considered in future intervention development, alongside therapeutic contact. Future studies need to improve accessibility of interventions to those from lower income and educational backgrounds, and those with more life stressors.
Strengthening Capacity of Posyandu Cadre to Educate The Mothers: A Program Evaluation of Emotional Demonstration for Cadres in Bantul Regency
Authors: Hanifah Annida
Published: June 2023

Risk factor for child stunting in Indonesia is lower maternal education and inadequate complementary food for children aged 6-23 months. Posyandu cadres play an important role in empowering mothers through education and counseling mothers about the good practice of feeding infants and children. However, a preliminary survey shows that most mothers do not receive education and counseling from cadres in posyandu. Several factors behind that are low self-efficacy among cadres to carry out education or counseling, cadres feeling confused with educational content, and cadres feeling that many mothers are busy workers. The evaluation aims to assess the effectiveness of Emotional Demonstration for cadres in Bantul Regency using Easy Evaluation. Data were collected from 126 cadres who participated in the Emotional Demonstration program. Data collection was carried out by participatory observation, interview, and feedback form. An Easy Evaluation assessment was determined for each criterion, among others 1) Practice the roleplay according to the order of the emotional demonstration programs is Very Good 2) Apply communication skills according to the PAMM technique (Pertanyaan Terbuka; Afirmasi dan Apresiasi; Mendengarkan dan Merefleksikan; dan Menyimpulkan) is Good 3) Deliver key message is Very Good 4) Applying effective time management is Good. An assessment determined Excellent for the generic rubric of the Emotional Demonstration Program. The Emotional Demonstration program is feasible to be continued and applied to all cadres in Bantul. However, the implementation of Emotional Demonstration needs to emphasize communication skills. The results of the program evaluation will help guide public health policies to support the effectiveness of the stunting prevention program in Bantul Regency.
Islamic Health Promoting University (I-HELP U): Case Study of Nutrition Intervention Program Institutionalization at a University Level
Authors: Arumsari Imas , Ayunin Elia Nur , Linda Ony
Published: June 2023

The Islamic Health Promoting University (I-HELP U) is an initiative program by Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA as a health promotion program with integration of both health and Islamic values. The pilot programs were implemented between September – November 2021. This study aims to evaluate the pilot programs of I-HELP U which consist of need assessment, health literacy, advocacy, and healthy behaviour practices. Need assessment was conducted to assess the baseline data of nutritional status and unhealthy lifestyle. Health literacy was performed to improve nutrition knowledge among participants. Advocacy was implemented to assist the production of regulation documents to support the program. Healthy behavior practices were implemented to improve the health promoting behavior among participants. The results show that there are improvements on targeted outcomes on the initiative (policy documents establishment), participation (1,904 respondents of need assessment, 300 participants of webinars, and 1,700 YouTube views), and knowledge level (p<0.05). The university leaders show a strong commitment in the policy making to support I-HELP U since UHAMKA hold a vision to be a prophetic teaching university. This basic value supports the effort of I-HELP U to institutionalize the programs as it integrates Islamic value in the content. Future dissemination of the program and regulation should be provided massively to all university academic communities.
¿Cómo investigar el enigma América Latina? Nueve proposiciones para capturar una liebre muy esquiva
Authors: Ansaldi Waldo
Published: June 2023

El artículo enuncia nueve proposiciones consideradas fundamentales para explicar satisfactoriamente a las sociedades latinoamericanas en su proceso histórico pasado y presente. En ese sentido, su objeto no es solucionar un problema o llenar un hueco, sino crearlos. No es más que el esbozo de una reflexión sujeta a debate que se espera concluya en un libro en el cual se desplegará la argumentación aquí apenas señalada, de allí el carácter predominantemente enunciativo del texto. Se propone analizar América Latina como problema (1) y, en busca de una solución, atender a los principios de totalidad (2) y de heterogeneidad estructural (3), recuperando la categoría analítica formación social (4) y a los sujetos como hacedores de la historia (8) en un abordaje sensible a la historicidad –corta, media, larga y muy larga duración–, clave para explicar el papel de América Latina en la formación del desarrollo del capitalismo (7). Se propone avanzar hibridando disciplinas y teorías (5), prestando atención a la traductibilidad de las categorías (6) y apelando al método comparativo (9).
La democracia en problemas: movilización social y capacidad de respuesta del gobierno de Chile frente a los sindicatos y pueblos indígenas
Authors: Reveles Vázquez Francisco
Published: June 2023

En este trabajo analizamos la acción social de sindicatos e indígenas durante los gobiernos de Michelle Bachelet y Sebastián Piñera en Chile. Partimos de una concepción de la democracia donde la capacidad de respuesta del gobierno a las demandas de la sociedad es esencial. Se pretende demostrar la importancia del activismo sindical e indígena, que interpela a gobiernos –de diferente signo ideológico– debido a la ausencia o ineficacia de políticas para la solución de sus problemas. Para ello, se contextualizan las gestiones alternantes de los presidentes señalados. Después, con base en fuentes documentales, se describen las principales movilizaciones sindicales e indígenas, entre las que destacan las que pugnaron por demandas gremiales y por el reconocimiento legal de territorios y derechos de los pueblos, principalmente de los mapuche. Asimismo, se recurre a programas y planes de gobierno para analizar las políticas que se elaboraron con respecto a tales exigencias. Por último, destacamos las asignaturas pendientes de gobiernos democráticos, con compromisos sociales diferenciados, pero con resultados similares en cuanto a la precarización del trabajo y a la falta de pleno reconocimiento de los derechos indígenas.
La filosofía maya-tsotsil en la zona Zoque-Altos de Chiapas: etnoterritorios y problemas contemporáneos
Authors: Valencia Ávila Ana Patricia
Published: June 2023

El artículo aborda algunas formas de territorialidad que se han construido en comunidades del norte del estado de Chiapas, México, poniendo énfasis en los procesos contemporáneos con los cuales los habitantes de estas comunidades han tenido que continuar construyendo su territorio. Fenómenos como el minifundio o el aumento de la migración internacional son problemas que se viven en estas comunidades y que tienen que ver con el tema no resuelto de la tierra en Chiapas. No obstante, los cambios y problemas actuales no han abatido los sentidos profundos que dan forma a los etnoterritorios en estas comunidades, anclados en el corpus de la filosofía maya, como la importancia de lo colectivo y de su relación con la tierra.
Video call platforms impact on physical appearance concerns in patients with Eating Disorders and general population during the COVID 19 Pandemic/ Impacto del uso de plataformas de video llamadas en las preocupaciones con la apariencia física en pacientes con Trastornos Alimentarios y de la población general durante la Pandemia por COVID 19
Authors: Rodriguez Guarin Maritza , Gempeler Rueda Juanita , Botero Rodriguez Felipe , Castro Sergio Mario
Published: June 2023

Objective: To explore the impact of video call platforms on physical appearance concerns (cognitions, emotions and behaviors) in Eating Disorders (ED) patients and in general population, during COVID 19 pandemic. Methods: Sixty-eight patients attending a treatment program for ED, and 106 people from the general population responded to a questionnaire designed for the study through Lime Survey (98.5 and 79.2% respectively were women), with a mean age of 17.6 (SD:3.47) and 33.5 (SD:9.35) respectively. Patients discussed and explained their answers in five in vivo group therapy sessions directed by a psychiatrist . Then a reflective thematic analysis with an inductive approach to determine the categories was performed. Results: Patients reported a higher discomfort in front of the camera, preoccupation with physical appearance, fear of criticism, embarrassment, and feelings of vulnerability, compared with general population. Negative thoughts about the shape and size of the face and other body parts predominated, as well as body image checking/avoidance behaviors that interfered with concentration and performance. Conclusion: In addition to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, the new virtuality challenges clinicians to face additional body image difficulties in ED patients and alerts on the detection of dysmorphic concerns in the general population as well.
Relationship between resilience and risk eating behaviors/Relación entre resiliencia y conductas alimentarias de riesgo
Authors: Escobar Mota Giovanna , Orvañanos Toussaint Arantxa , Ramos Yakovlev Regina , Echevarría González Julia , Ledesma García Ana Paula
Published: June 2023

Eating disorders are one of the most frequent chronic diseases in adolescents and young women. In Mexico, percentages from 5 to 18% of risk eating behaviors have been found in samples of female university students (Unikel-Santoncini, et al., 2004). On the other hand, resilience is defined as a construct that includes certain phenomena that consist of the individual's adequate adaptation to traumatic situations, extreme deprivation, serious threats, or high stress (González-Arratia, 2008, in Camacho Valadez, 2016). This research examines the relationship between resilience and risk eating behaviors through the application of the EAT-26 and RESI-M instruments to 201 Mexican women, with an average age of 22 years. A Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis was performed, which showed that those women with higher levels of resilience showed less risk eating behaviors. It’s proposed to carry out the same study with younger populations, as well as with male participants.
Apoyo estudiantil y cambio institucional en el contexto universitario chileno
Authors: Salazar José-Miguel , Zapata Gonzalo , Leihy Pete
Published: June 2023

Durante las últimas décadas, las universidades chilenas han desarrollado programas de apoyo estudiantil en el pregrado a propósito de la creciente diversificación de sus estudiantes en un contexto de masificación. A partir de información recogida desde un grupo de universidades tradicionales (integrantes del Consejo de Rectores de las Universidades Chilenas), este estudio examina y analiza los distintos programas existentes. Junto con documentar la evolución de los programas existentes y su relación con la política pública, el estudio observa que la trayectoria que han seguido estos programas no se conforma con las categorías y paradigmas de cambio documentados en la literatura académica. Más bien, tal trayectoria sugiere un proceso de modernización de las universidades chilenas sui generis cuyo resultado todavía resulta difícil de observar con plenitud pero que, sin embargo, están reconfigurando sus dinámicas internas y dando lugar a experiencias de gestión académica novedosas.
Smart Farming Using IOT
Authors: Joshi Prof. Kalpesh
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The efficient use of resources like water, fertilizer, and energy is one of the main issues facing contemporary farming. Farmers may monitor soil moisture levels, analyze weather trends, and improve irrigation and fertilization operations with the use of IoT-enabled sensors, which can cut waste and conserve resources. Monitoring and predicting the weather is important since it can have a big impact on crop production and quality. Farmers may make better decisions about when to plant, harvest, and safeguard their crops by using IoT weather sensors to monitor weather conditions in real-time and forecast changes. Crop destruction and huge financial losses for farmers can result from diseases and pests. Real-time crop health monitoring using IoT sensors can help farmers identify possible problems early on and take action before it's too late.
Design and Analysis of Driver Seat Suspension System
Authors: Pawar Prathmesh , Patil Prof. Gayatri S.
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Over the years, the vehicle driver has endured a great deal of agony and anguish as a result of poor road conditions or lengthier travel lengths that they must complete within a certain time limit. It is a misery to them that the standard or budget vehicles do not feature a good suspension system for their wellbeing. This research article demonstrates a unique design of scissor seat suspension for vehicles, as well as models for manufacturing and testing the system to eliminate low-frequency and high-amplitude vibrations that might cause health problems for vehicle drivers or passengers. Although scissor seat suspension is frequently utilized in commercial vehicles to reduce interior vibrations, a common optimization difficulty emerges because designs often involve a compromise between seat acceleration and suspension travel. The stiffness and damping characteristics of the scissor seat suspension are also investigated, and a simplified model of the scissor seat suspension is presented. The effect of damping force and mass on a human is investigated in preparation for future design and testing. The ideal vertical stiffness damping response is then cascaded into a performance-oriented model, and the design parameters are optimized with a multibody kinematics model focused on the scissor seat suspension structure.
Triple Antibiotic Paste as an Intracanal Medicament in Root Canal Treatment
Authors: Nguyen Vincent
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Intracanal medicaments in the fields of endodontics are important for the disinfection of the root canal after cleaning and shaping. Since irrigation from chemicals such as sodium hypochlorite may not disinfect the root canal fully, medicaments can be used. The mixture of ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and minocycline into Triple Antibiotic Paste (TAP) in a 1:1:1 ratio has been used as an alternative to the most common intracanal medicament, calcium hydroxide. This article aims to explore how TAP contributes to the success of root canal treatment, and the mechanisms of action of each antibiotic included. By inhibiting DNA replication through the inhibition of DNA topoisomerase and DNA-gyrase of bacteria by ciprofloxacin, inhibiting protein synthesis by metronidazole, and inhibition of protein synthesis and the stimulation of osteoblastic cells by minocycline, TAP fulfills the roles of an intracanal medicament. It is a healthy alternative as a root disinfectant and is effective through its antibacterial properties.
Statistical Analysis of Bias in ChatGPT Using Prompt Engineering
Authors: Sinha Rishi
Published: June 2023

Abstract: ChatGPT is a leading Large Language Model trained on an extensive and diverse assortment of text data. However, the utilization of potentially biased training data from the internet corpora could lead to fundamental bias introduced in the model, which will subsequently reflect on its generated output. This paper quantifies bias present in GPT-3.0 model responses on various controversial topics using carefully engineered prompts. We measured raw bias in each generated response by leveraging the Bipartisan Press API. Using statistical methods such as the T-test and ANOVA on raw bias measurements, we tested our hypothesis. Our results demonstrate that there is statistically significant left leaning bias present in 9 out of the 11 controversial topics we tested. Further, ANOVA analysis shows that the bias present varies based on topics. We posit that our findings could be instrumental in guiding future efforts to mitigate training bias and address the larger alignment problem present in generative AI.
Automatic License Plate Recognition
Authors: Raju P. Pavan , Bose Soumyadipta , Sathwik Surampudi , Divya Mrs. N. Sree
Published: June 2023

Abstract: In current situations many advancements have been made in License Plate (LP) recognition techniques to enhance accuracy, they are often limited to ideal scenarios with accurately annotated training data and restricted situations. Furthermore, monitoring systems frequently employ low-resolution (LR) images or videos. Our project focuses on addressing the challenge of LP detection in digital images captured in naturalistic environments. We aim to improve the quality of LP images by combining character segmentation and recognition with adversarial Super-Resolution (SR) methods. Specifically, we utilize the SRGAN approach, which is capable of processing tiny 72 × 72 LP images. This research investigates the performance of SRGAN across various aspects, including peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) and structural similarity index (SSIM). By leveraging these methodologies, we aim to overcome the limitations of existing LP recognition techniques, especially in scenarios where training data is not perfectly annotated and LR images are prevalent. Our approach integrates character segmentation and recognition with SRGAN-based super-resolution techniques to enhance the quality and accuracy of LP images.
EVENTUS: An App to Register for College Events
Authors: Bora Mrs. Shraddha
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Currently college conducts many fests that may be technical or non-technical for the students to have experience in different aspects. These events are mostly unknown to the students specially the students of different colleges. In order to advertise the events students of the organizing team visits other colleges and give a brief summary to all the students they possibly meet. This way of advertising results in waste of time and efforts as most of the advertising is done to uninterested students. In order to advertise their event to the target audience or those who are genuinely interested in the event, here is a Platform named EVENTUS which is solely made for promotion of college events tech fests etc. and avoid the less effective efforts of current practice of advertisement
Wind Profiler for Understanding of Meiyu at Dongshan
Authors: Kothandan D
Published: June 2023

Abstract: To understand the Meiyu Boundary layer evolutionand vertical structure of precipitating cloud systems over Dongshan, special observational campaigns have been conducted downstream of the Yangtze River during June and July in the years 2001 and 2002. We deployed a Lower Atmospheric Wind Profiler (LAWP) with Radio Acoustic Sounding System (RASS) at the Meteorological Observatory, Dongshan within a mesoscale network that consists of three X-band Doppler radars, three AWS, and Micro rain radar to observe the inner structure of precipitating cloud systems seen frequently in the observational area. The LAWP provides vertical profiles of three-dimensional wind, vertical structure of the precipitating cloud system, convective boundary layer (CBL), and temperature from the (RASS) lower atmosphere with a height resolution of 60 m to 200 m and a time resolution of about 1 to 60 minutes. LAWP had been operated in two modes: low mode and high mode up to 4 km and 11 km height during non-rainy and rain conditions, respectively. A study was carried out during an intensive observational period (IOP-2001 and IOP-2002) to understand the pre-convective environments in the boundary layer during pre-Meiyu and Meiyu convective days to find out whether there is any precursor before the convection triggering. Further in Meiyu precipitating cloud systems, the reflectivity vertical structure can be used to identify the range of precipitation processes from the young, dynamically vigorous cells to the mature, bright band resolved stratiform rain.
Exploring the Versatility of LC-ESI-MS/MS: Fundamentals, Applications, and Advancements at the Forefront of Analytical Science
Authors: Sharma Himanshu
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This comprehensive review paper focuses on LC-ESI-MS/MS, a powerful analytical technique widely used in various scientific disciplines. It begins by explaining the working mechanisms and components of LC-ESI-MS/MS highlighting advancements in sensitivity, resolution, speed and data analysis. This paper explores the diverse applications of LC-ESI-MS/MS in pharmaceutical analysis, environmental analysis, metabolomics, and proteomics, discussing its advantages and limitations in each area. The review also emphasizes the integration of LC-ESI-MS/MS with other techniques like GC-MS, CE-MS, and MALDI-MS, showcasing their combined effects and enhanced capabilities. It presents recent developments and innovations in LC-ESI-MS/MS technology including improvements in sensitivity, resolution and data analysis. This paper discusses emerging trends in sample preparation, ionization methods, chromatographic columns, and mass spectrometry detectors. Addressing the challenges and limitations, the review identifies potential areas for improvement and future research directions. It emphasizes the untapped potential of LC-ESI-MS/MS in advancing scientific knowledge and solving complex analytical problems, calling for further collaboration and research in the field. In conclusion, this review paper provides a comprehensive overview of LCESI-MS/MS, emphasizing its fundamental principles, applications, recent innovations, and future perspectives. The findings underscore the significance of LC-ESI-MS/MS in modern science and its potential for further advancements.
GRDP forecasting through night-time light data: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Andiojaya Agung , Nefriana R.R. , Rizka Riana , Lestari Titi Kanti
Published: June 2023

Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) is a widely used macroeconomic indicator to measure socioeconomic development. A comprehensive GRDP calculation requires complete data available from the national level down to minor administrative areas. However, institutions that carry out GRDP calculations often face challenges in obtaining complex data at smaller administrative levels. This paper explores the use of nighttime light (NTL) data as an alternative data source to estimate GRDP and its changes. The results of the panel data regression with random effects show that NTL data is statistically significant in describing GRDP in various Indonesian provinces. However, during the pandemic, NTL was not substantial in describing GRDP and showed movements that were not in line with GRDP.
Return of socially-responsible stock index amid the pandemic
Authors: Nuzula Agustin Isnaini , Kristiani Nathalia
Published: June 2023

This research aims to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on socially responsible investment, specifically the SRI-KEHATI stock index on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. The study utilizes secondary data comprising 11,175 observations from 35 public companies, spanning from March 2, 2020, to December 31, 2021. Panel data regression is employed to examine the relationship between stock returns and confirmed COVID-19 cases, serving as the independent variable. The model is controlled for market capitalization, market-to-book ratio, and firm size. Additionally, Indonesia's lockdown policy is incorporated as a dummy variable. The findings reveal a significant negative impact of confirmed cases on SRI-KEHATI stock returns.
Sectoral base and role of banking credit on growth: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Rofik Mochamad , Magdalena Golec Maria
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the nexus of bank credit and economic growth in Indonesia, reveals the sectoral base by individual intercept, and asses too much financing through the financial deepening ratio. Exploring data from 14 sectoral economics in the 2011-2020 annual period and tackling the research objectives by applying panel regression of the fix effect model, the result shows that bank credit drives economic growth; six sectors had positive intercepted, and the rest were negative. Meanwhile, the financial deepening coefficient indicates too much financing phenomenon; therefore, elective bank credit needs to escalate
Curriculum reform in Brazilian secondary education: Creating global citizens
Authors: De Oliveira Dias Murillo
Published: June 2023

Teaching people how to read, write, and count in a globalized and multicultural society is no longer sufficient. Skills like respecting one another, combating racism, prejudice, and intolerance, and learning to address local and global problems have become critical. UNESCO's Global Citizenship Education (GECD) initiative has faced criticisms for promoting secular values over religious ones and being too individualistic at times. Therefore, this article proposes improvements to GECD, including the introduction of new knowledge areas such as Negotiation, Social Justice, Brazilian and Global Culture, Values and Perceptions, Brazilian and Global Institutions, Conflict Resolution, Respect, and Tolerance. The objective is two-fold: to reform the GECD curriculum by presenting a new course on Global Education and Citizenship adapted to the Brazilian educational context and to reform the Brazilian National Common Core Curriculum (BNCC) for secondary education.
Teachers’ Conceptions of the Role of Master of Elementary Education in Enhancing Their Competences
Authors: Bachtiar  , Rizky Pratiwi Widya
Published: June 2023

Blended learning has emerged as one of the most popular and cutting-edge learning strategies implemented in the Post Covid -19. However, little research has been conducted to investigate teachers’ conceptions of implementing blended learning in the Indonesian context and the impact of Master of Elementary Education (MEE) Universitas Terbuka (UT) Indonesia on teachers’ competencies. This research investigates the advantage of teachers’ involvement as students in MEE UT. This research also intends to discover student-teacher challenges in utilizing blended learning as an emerging learning method of Post Covid-19. This research employed a convergent parallel design of Mixed Method Research (MMR) by inviting 20 student-teachers to participate in the questionnaire and 4 student-teachers in the semi-structured interviews. The participants were from MEE UT. The study findings found that despite some challenges that the teachers faced in the early stages of Covid -19, the teachers also viewed Covid -19 as a blessing in disguise, where the participants learned a lot about how to conduct learning in a fully online mode. The research findings also noted that the participants’ involvement in MEE UT has the teachers enhance their competencies, including Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK). Another worth finding is that blended learning has been viewed as a teaching strategy that meets the demand of instructional fits post Covid -19. This study includes evidence, implications of the results, and suggested directions for future instruction-related research.
Tinjauan Pustaka Sistematis: Program Kantin Kejujuran untuk Meningkatkan Karakter Jujur di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Indah Cahyani Lintang , Muhamad Taufik Hidayat
Published: June 2023

Dishonest behavior, such as corruption, bribery, etc., is often encountered. It is certainly contrary to the goals of national education. The character of honesty in elementary schools in Indonesia still needs to be instilled in students, considering that the honesty of students in elementary schools is still low. This study aims to analyze the strategy for implementing an honesty canteen, the obstacles to implementing an honesty canteen and the results of implementing an honesty canteen program in improving the honest character of students in elementary schools. The method used in this paper is a systematic literature review. The data at this writing uses articles from Google Scholar spanning the last ten years discussing the honesty canteen program. Data were analyzed using the keywords honesty canteen and honesty character. An assessment technique to check the validity of the data is carried out using source triangulation. The results of this study show that (1) the strategy for implementing the honesty canteen must involve the involvement of teachers, students, as well as all people in the school environment, (2) the lack of honest canteen management in elementary schools makes it difficult for students to return their returns. It is because sometimes there is no small money in the canteen. (3) the honesty canteen is carried out through a self-service system program; students carry out personal services at the stages of product transaction needs through this system. Students are trained to be honest when buying meals at the honesty canteen.
Participação e controle social em saneamento no contexto da reparação de danos dos desastres em Mariana e Brumadinho Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Ramos Alisson Martins , Madureira Victral Davi , Lima Sonaly Cristina Rezende Borges de
Published: June 2023

Os desastres ocorridos em Mariana e Brumadinho geraram, além da enorme perda de vidas humanas e danos ambientais, impactos ao abastecimento de água, nos mananciais, que tiveram captações suspensas, algumas por longo período, e nas infraestruturas, que inviabilizaram sua oferta nos territórios e municípios ao longo das bacias dos rios Doce e Paraopeba. Os impactos e danos resultantes de desastres causam grande comoção e podem fomentar mobilização e participação social nos territórios. Este trabalho busca analisar perspectivas de participação social e de controle social em saneamento básico nos acordos relacionados à reparação de danos decorrentes do rompimento da barragem Fundão, em Mariana, sob responsabilidade da Samarco, e da barragem Córrego do Feijão, em Brumadinho, de responsabilidade da Vale. Identificam-se inconsistências e lacunas nas estratégias adotadas pelo poder público voltadas à participação e ao controle social em saneamento em ambos os desastres, potencialmente comprometedores dos Direitos Humanos à Água e ao Saneamento.
Latvijas mediju ekoloģija 2020. gada pandēmijas krīzē
Authors:   Latvijas Universitāte, Dubra Sanita , Felcis Renārs , Freibergs Viktors , Lasmane Skaidrīte , Lāma Elza , Ločmele Klinta , Polgina Diāna , Radzobe Zane , Sauka Sandis , Skolmeistere Velta , Skudra Ojārs , Tjarve Rolands , Vilūns Raivis , Uzule Laura , Zelče Vita , Zellis Kaspars , Zitmane Marita
Published: June 2023

Grāmata “Latvijas mediju ekoloģija 2020. gada pandēmijas krīzē” ir tapusi Latvijas Zinātnes padomes Fundamentālo un lietišķo projektu programmas projekta “Latvijas mediju ekoloģija: Ceturtās industriālās revolūcijas izraisīto pārmaiņu analīze” (2019–2020) īstenošanas rezultātā. Tās mērķis – pētīt Latvijas mediju ekoloģiju, tās stipros un vājos posmus SARS-CoV-2 izraisītās pandēmijas situācijā jauno komunikācijas tehnoloģiju apstākļos. Projekts tika realizēts Latvijas Universitātes Sociālo zinātņu fakultātes Sociālo un politisko pētījumu institūtā un Komunikācijas studiju nodaļā. Grāmatas autoru komandu veido šo institūciju mācībspēki un pētnieki, doktoranti un maģistranti. Pētījums par Latvijas mediju ekoloģiju pandēmijas radītajā krīzes situācijā tika īstenots 2020. gada otrajā pusē, grāmatas manuskripts tapa šī gada pēdējos mēnešos un 2021. gada sākumā.
The Validity Of Reconciliation Without Witnesses At The Religious Affairs Office
Authors: Mukdin Khairani , Izzati Rahmil , Syuhada Syuhada
Published: June 2023

Some factors in establishing a family can result in divorce. Islam permits a husband and wife to reconcile during the iddah period (a specified period of time that must elapse before a Muslim widow or divorcee may legitimately remarry). In accordance with this requirement, a husband who wishes to reconcile with his ex-wife must go through the Religious Affairs Office (KUA) and adhere to the established protocols. However, the practice is different, as happened in the KUA of Syiah Kuala Subdistrict, Banda Aceh, which carried out the reconciliation process without witnessing. Contrarily, it is explicitly stated in The Compilation of Islamic Law (KHI) articles 163–169 that witnesses are necessary in cases involving reconciliation. According to the KUA, the process for reconciliation is that the husband who wants to get his wife back comes to the marriage registrar who oversees the neighborhood where the husband and wife reside by bringing a stipulation about the possibility of divorce and the required certificate, which is followed by reconciliation in front of the registrar and witnesses. It is not necessary for witnesses to be present. The most important aspect is that the community be aware of their reconciliation, whether or not they are present. Upon that, a reconciliation certificate is created and delivered to the religious court where the divorce occurred. They view reconciliation as a continuation of the marriage, not a new marriage contract, which explains why there are no witnesses in the process of reconciliation cases. Therefore, in the process of reconciliation, witnesses are not as crucial. KHI, however, demands a witness to the reconciliation for the purpose of benefit. The reconciliation is deemed unlawful without a witness because permanent law cannot be established. Even without witnesses, the KUA can issue a certificate of reconciliation, which is accepted by the court to consider the reconciliation valid.
Percepções do enfermeiro acerca das competências profissionais para atuação em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal
Authors: Ferro Luana Maier Coscia de , Rozin Leandro , Luvizotto Denise Cristina de Santana , Mendes Juliana Ollé
Published: June 2023

In academic nursing training, professional skills are addressed, according to the National Curriculum Guidelines for the Nursing Course, preparing graduates for general practice. In critical sectors, such as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), specific skills are required. The aim of the study was to identify the sociodemographic profile and understand the perception of NICU nurses about the professional skills required in this sector. This study has a descriptive and exploratory methodology, with a qualitative approach, using a semi-structured interview for data collection, which addressed sociodemographic and subjective data on the perception of respondents. The categories “Skills required from nurses to assist newborns” and “Professional skills of nurses in NICUs” emerged. The difficulty of newly graduated nurses in joining this specialty, the lack of complementary training, and the skills developed throughout the practical experience were observed. This study aimed to understand the existing gaps in the teaching-learning process and in professional practice.
Quality Improvement Capacity in a Department of Family Medicine: A Mixed-Methods Study
Authors: Oshman Lauren , Walton Taylor , Schultz Paul , Barry Robin , Speer Linda
Published: June 2023

Background and Objectives: Quality improvement capacity is defined as ongoing commitment to sustained quality improvement (QI) and requires knowledge of QI methods and commitment to QI activities from practice leadership and staff. The aim of this project was to identify the major facilitators and barriers to developing quality improvement capacity in a teaching practice of a department of family medicine.
Methods: We conducted an exploratory, sequential, mixed-methods study, inviting key informants to participate in qualitative interviews and then conducting a survey of faculty, resident physicians, and staff at a community residency teaching practice affiliated with an academic medical center in the Midwest United States.
Results: Among 12 qualitative key informant interviewees, facilitators of QI capacity included a strong motivation to provide high-quality care and a desire to leverage team-based care in QI interventions. Barriers included competing clinical and educational priorities, lack of faculty expertise in quality and scholarship, and lack of infrastructure to turn QI into scholarship. The survey response rate was 75% (48 of 64 total team members). The most common motivation for participation in QI work was “making a difference” (41, 85%), while the biggest barriers were prioritization of patient care (25, 53%), and teaching (19, 40%).
Conclusion: This mixed-methods study identified key barriers and facilitators to QI capacity, of which addressing competing priorities, improving QI training, and creating infrastructure for scholarship may improve QI capacity.
Sex-dependent differences in the neural correlates of cocaine and emotional cue-reactivity in regular cocaine users and non-drug using controls: understanding the role of duration and severity of use
Authors: Tap Stephan , Stipriaan Eila van , Goudriaan Anna , Kaag Anne Marije
Published: June 2023

Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is becoming more prevalent in females, but
research into sex-dependent neural mechanisms underlying cocaine use is
lacking. Accordingly, the main objective of the current study was to
investigate sex-dependent differences in the neural correlates of
cocaine and emotional cue reactivity within regular cocaine users (CUs)
and non-cocaine-using controls (non-CUs). A cocaine and emotional
cue-reactivity fMRI paradigm was completed by 31 male and 26 female CUs
and 28 male and 26 female non-CUs. A region of interest analysis was
performed to test for sex-specific differences in cocaine and emotional
cue-induce activation of the dorsal striatum (DS), ventral striatum
(VS), amygdala, and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (dACC). Although
there were no significant sex-dependent differences between CUs and
non-CUs in neural cocaine and emotional cue reactivity, exploratory
analyses demonstrated that the association between cocaine cue-induced
activation of the DS and amygdala and cocaine use severity was
significantly moderated by sex: while this association was positive
female CUs, it was negative in male CUs. Similarly, the relationship
between emotional cue-induced activation of the dACC and VS and years of
regular cocaine use was also moderated by sex: while this association
was negative in female CUs, it was positive in male CUs. While
exploratory, the current findings highlight the importance of taking
into account sex differences when studying the underlying mechanism of
CUD, as this may pave the way for the identification of sex-specific
treatment targets.
Cardiorrhexis due to primary angiosarcoma of the heart
Authors: Yenigalla Sowjanya , Dannheimer Hanneke , Mookadam Farouk , Patel Anupa
Published: June 2023

38 year old young female presented with a two-week history of dyspnoea
and general malaise without any other clinical signs of malignancy.
Two-dimensional Echocardiogram showed findings suspicious for a right
atrial mass. Transoesophageal echocardiogram showed rupture of the right
atrial free wall with a pseudoaneurysm and mass that has also
infiltrated the right ventricle. Histopathology of the biopsied
specimens confirmed the diagnosis of cardiac angiosarcoma. Given its
rapid growth, nonspecific symptoms and late presentation to the
hospital, diagnosis is often delayed. Early diagnosis is key as these
patients can be referred to surgery sooner than later due to rapid
progression of the mass and poor survival rates. Unfortunately, our
patient had brain and lung metastases and local tissue destruction by
the time she presented to the hospital. Echocardiography plays a crucial
role as a readily available imaging technique to help locate the tumour
and define its extent.
Quantification of depth-dependent microbial growth in encapsulated systems
Authors: Wang Zhiyue , Ishii Satoshi , Novak Paige
Published: June 2023

Encapsulated systems have been widely used in environmental applications
to selectively retain and protect microorganisms. The permeable matrix
used for encapsulation, however, limits the accessibility of existing
analytical methods to study the behavior of the encapsulated
microorganisms. Here, we present a novel method that overcomes these
limitations and enables direct observation and enumeration of
encapsulated microbial colonies over a range of spatial and temporal
scales. The method involves embedding, cross-sectioning, and analyzing
the system via fluorescence in situ hybridization, while
retaining the structure of encapsulants and the morphology of
encapsulated colonies. The major novelty of this method lies in its
ability to distinguish between and subsequently analyze multiple
microorganisms within a single encapsulation matrix across depth. Our
results demonstrated the applicability and repeatability of this method
with alginate-encapsulated pure ( Nitrosomonas europaea) and
enrichment cultures (anammox enrichment). The use of this method can
potentially reveal interactions between encapsulated microorganisms and
their surrounding matrix, as well as quantitatively validate predictions
from mathematical models, thereby advancing our understanding of
microbial ecology in encapsulated, or even biofilm systems, and
facilitating the optimization of these systems.
High Performance 200GHz Two Way Combined G-band Power Amplifier for Short Range Imaging Applications
Authors: Umeonwuka Obumneme Obiajulu , Utev Athanisius Terlumun , Usman Aliyu Danjuma , Yaro Abdulmalik Shehu , Bello Habeeb , Tekanyi Abdoulie M. S.
Published: June 2023

A 2-way combined G-band differential power amplifier (PA) designed using
a 130-nm SiGe BiCMOS technology is shown in this work. A differential PA
is designed at 200GHz using cascode topology (CT) resulting in an
overall gain and saturated output power of >27 dB and
>16.5dBm respectively. To complete the design of the 2-way
combined PA, a balun was also loaded with two differential PAs which
improved the bandwidth to 80GHz. The area occupied by the chip
of the manufactured PA was 0.55 mm, which
demonstrates a reduction of 59.25 % when compared to the existing
approach. Simulation results showed that the 2-way combined G-band PA
achieved a peak gain of 27dB, which showed of 4.24% increase in the
gain obtained when compared with the 4-way combined PA, which was
25.9dB. Additionally, the 2-way combined G-band PA achieved a PAE value
of 5.4%, which demonstrated a percentage increase of 54.2% in
comparison to the 4-way combined PA, which had a PAE of 3.5%. As a
result, a 3.3% decrease was observed in the DC power consumed by the
2-way combined G-band PA.
Pulmonary Hemorrhage in a Previously Healthy Toddler
Authors: Halperin-Goldstein Sofia , Soffer Gary , Wong Katelyn
Published: June 2023

Heiner Syndrome (HS) is a rare non-IgE mediated hypersensitivity
reaction to cow’s milk resulting in chronic respiratory disease due to
pulmonary hemorrhage. Heiner et al. first described this entity in 1962
after identifying cow’s milk precipitins (immunoglobulin G to milk
antigens) in the sera of seven children with chronic respiratory
symptoms and infiltrates on chest radiograph .
Associated findings include gastrointestinal symptoms, anemia, recurrent
fever, and growth faltering. Removal of milk protein from the diet leads
to symptom resolution and reversal of chest radiograph findings.
Children with HS often experience delays in diagnosis given its rarity,
chest imaging that can mimic infectious pneumonia, and variable clinical
and laboratory features . Milk precipitin testing,
for example, is not positive in all cases . Special
attention should be paid to chest radiography as a recent review of HS
cases found that pulmonary infiltrates were universal in this condition
(with the exception of one study that did not include radiography data)
. The rapid evolution of the patient’s symptoms and
imaging, despite negative testing, highlight the importance of expanding
the differential diagnosis for patients with pulmonary infiltrates that
do not respond to typical treatments to include HS.
Losses disguised as wins evoke the reward-positivity event-related potential in a simulated machine gambling task.
Authors: Myles Dan , Carter Adrian , Yücel Murat , Bode Stefan
Published: June 2023

Electronic gambling machines include a suite of design characteristics
that may contribute to gambling related harms and require more careful
attention of regulators and policymakers. One strategy that has
contributed to these concerns is the presentation of “losses disguised
as wins” (LDWs), a type of salient losing outcome in which a gambling
payout is less than the amount wagered (i.e., a net loss), but is
nonetheless accompanied by the celebratory audio-visual stimuli that
typically accompanies a genuine win. These events could thereby be
mistaken for gains, or otherwise act as a reward signal, reinforcing
persistent gambling, despite being a loss. This study aimed to determine
whether LDWs evoke a reward positivity component in a task modelled on
slot-machine gambling. A prominent account of the reward positivity
event-related potential suggests that it is evoked during the positive
appraisal of task related feedback, relative to neutral or negative
events, or that it is evoked by neural systems that implement the
computation of a positive reward prediction error. We recruited 32
individuals from university recruitment pools and asked them to engage
in a simple gambling task designed to mimic key features of a slot
machine design. The reward positivity was identified using
temporospatial principal components analysis. Results indicated a more
positive reward positivity following LDWs relative to clear losses,
consistent with the theory that LDWs contribute to positive
reinforcement of continued gambling, despite being net losses.