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MARVELING AT ELIZABETH: THINKING THROUGH THE CONJUNCTURE WITH HOMELAND’S PRESIDENT-ELECT
Authors: Miller Toby
Published: November 2024

In endeavoring to comprehend the current conjuncture, I’ve been trying to think back a hundred, fifty, twenty, even ten years. Could I have imagined, just a decade ago, that the following would be progressive

nostra

today?
IN DEFENCE OF CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP: THE PROBLEMATIC NATURE OF WORKING CLASS NOSTALGIA
Authors: Garner Ross
Published: November 2024

N.B. Before reading this blog it is worth stating that my cultish sensibilities frequently draw me to re-evaluate that which is targeted for scorn. During the summer recess period I became mildly obsessed with a television series.
FINDING TIME FOR TELEVISION
Authors: Weissmann Elke
Published: November 2024

Cathy Johnson and Karen Boyle’s recent blog posts on

Working Ourselves

and

Others to Death

have generated an animated and, in my eyes, helpful debate that has also allowed me to take stock on where some of my colleagues and myself are in terms of our working patterns.
How Free is the BBC? Dr Tom Mills (Aston University), University of Winchester, Wed 15 Feb, 4.30pm, FWB204
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

University of Winchester Faculty of Arts Research Seminar. All welcome. Wed 15 Feb, 4.30pm, FWB204 How Free is the BBC? Dr Tom Mills (Aston University) Is the BBC an authentically independent and impartial broadcaster? Or is it a mouthpiece of the government, the state and the Establishment?
CfP Different Bodies: (Self-)Representation, Disability and the Media, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom 23 June 2017
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

This one-day conference seeks to explore representations of the body as strange, shameful, wrong, impaired, wounded, scarred, disabled, lacking, different or ‘other’ in contemporary media.  The advent of digital media has underlined the importance of visual culture and our curiosity in representations of the body to form opinions about ourselves and others.
What is a connector?
Authors: Sadki Reda
Published: November 2024

Where some believe that the value of their network is based on its exclusivity, connectors are people in the organization who have developed large networks of people and who see their role in introducing people in their network to each other. This connector role is closely related to the knowledge brokering process that recombines existing knowledge and facilitates knowledge transfer.
WATCHING TELEVISION, A MATTER OF LIFE COURSE
Authors: Frolova Ksenia
Published: November 2024

My PhD research examines how television is viewed in the family context, with a particular focus on technology and parenting.
CfP: Jazz Research Journal special issue on ‘Jazz Television’. Deadline: Sept 8, 2017
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

In an account of Roland Kirk’s appearance on the television programme

Soul!

, Gayle Wald argues that the mediation of a television camera “renders the affective power of Kirk’s performance more immediate and more suspenseful than it might have been in a nightclub setting” (2015: 124-125). With these words, Wald explodes dominant myths in jazz regarding the primacy of live performance and counters widely-held suspicions regarding the
DANCING WITH THE STARLETS: AESTHETICS OF AGE AND GENDER IN TELEVISION PERFORMANCES OF ‘ELASTIC HEART’
Authors: Collings Beccy
Published: November 2024

Earlier this year Sia released a new single, Elastic Heart, with an accompanying music video that drew controversy for featuring Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf and

Dance Moms

star Maddie Ziegler performing a contemporary dance together;
Inside Fawlty Towers
Authors: Harmes Marcus
Published: November 2024

The recent death of Andrew Sachs made me feel nostalgic and I re-watched

Fawlty Towers

. So much has already been said and written about this most celebrated of British television programs, but Sachs’ death renewed discussion of

Fawlty Towers

’s success. One point was the reminder that when the program was first pitched to the BBC, a memo was written heaping scorn on the quality of the writing of the pilot script.
Cities in Crisis: Cinema, Media and Urban Space
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Cities in Crisis: Cinema, Media and Urban Space Event to be held at the following time, date and location: Saturday, 19 November 2016 from 09:30 to 19:00 (GMT)

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4 rules for the digital transformation of partnerships
Authors: Sadki Reda
Published: November 2024

This is a recorded version of my presentation, followed by Catherine Russ‘s report on a session that I presented and facilitated at the Remote partnering workshop held on 23-26 January 2017 in Caernarfon, Wales. Here is what Catherine Russ wrote in the workshop’s Report on Technology and Learning.
CFP: Children’s Media and Texts in a Mediatized World, 30/5-1/6/17
Authors:   CSTonline
Published: November 2024

Conference at Aarhus University, Centre for Children’s Literature 30 May – 1 June 2017 Children and young people live in a mediatized world in which literature, other visual and verbal texts, media and platforms converge and coalesce. Established notions of producers and users, target groups, genres and literary forms and experiences are thereby challenged.
I STARTED A JOKE – HOW A PALE AND SKINNY BOY FROM BREMEN MOCKED THE TURKISH PRESIDENT. A COMMENT ON THE ROLE OF TELEVISION COMEDY IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE
Authors: Herbers Martin R.
Published: November 2024

Entertainment television programmes help shape the public discourse on politics. As American political communication scholar R. Lance Holbert pointed out, these shows can play a vital part for the public understanding of politics and the public discourse on current issues.
PAST TELEVISION MATTERS: HYPERLOCAL MEMORIES OF DENNIS POTTER
Authors: Garde-Hansen Joanne
Published: November 2024

This year has marked the 20

th

anniversary since the death of an important British television screenwriter, Dennis Potter.
A question of such immense and worldwide importance
Authors: Sadki Reda
Published: November 2024

Scale

: Predictions over the impact of climate change and globalization suggest that we will see more frequent disasters in a greater number of countries, along with more civil unrest in those states less able to cope with this rapidly changing environment, all generating a greater demand for humanitarian and development assistance (cf. Walker, P., Russ, C., 2012.
The Robot (Education) Lady
Authors: Sadki Reda
Published: November 2024

With my eight-year-old son, we are planning to build and program a Lego Mindstorms EV3 this Summer. They are robots that look cool and for which you can code tasks and decisions. So, at Google’s Course Builder workshop, when I heard Jennifer Kay, a computer science professor, explain that she has been using robots (including the Lego ones) for education for years, I couldn’t help but ask for an interview.
ALL SCREWED OVER BY MACHINES OF LOVING GRACE
Authors: Wallace Richard
Published: November 2024

I’ve been looking forward to the new Adam Curtis documentary

Bitter Lake

for some time. He is a provocative, exciting and necessary filmmaker who has the rare capacity and courage to make challenging programmes that openly and directly challenge our ideological, economic and political systems. On the BBC.
New learning and leadership for front-line community health workers facing danger
Authors: Sadki Reda
Published: November 2024

This presentation was prepared for the second global meeting of the Health Care in Danger (HCiD) project in Geneva, Switzerland (17–18 May 2017).

In October  2016, over 700 pre-hospital emergency workers from 70 countries signed up for the #Ambulance!
Report on the South Eastern New South Wales Primary Health Network
Authors: Silburn Alan
Published: November 2024

In response to the evolving healthcare challenges in South Eastern New South Wales, this report outlines a strategic framework for enhancing the region’s health services. Established under Australia’s Primary Health Networks, the South Eastern New South Wales Primary Health Networks aims to address significant health concerns and issues identified including high rates of potentially preventable hospitalisations, increasing chronic conditions, mental health crises, rising substance abuse, and inadequate culturally tailored health services. This report proposes four evidence-based recommendations: shifting chronic condition management to pre-hospital settings, enhancing emergency departments with 24-h mental health coverage, implementing a universal substance use screening tool, and redesigning culturally appropriate services. These recommendations are evaluated based on Duckett and Willcox’s criteria for an ideal health system, aiming to improve service efficiency, equity, quality, and acceptability.
Energy systems and green sourced nanomaterials—A today’s outlook
Authors: Kausar Ayesha
Published: November 2024

Owing to current growing demands of environmental friendly energy devices, innumerable green materials/nanomaterials have been applied to design the desired high tech devices. Amongst energy devices, supercapacitors have been ranked distinctively for efficient energy storage competence. Principally, green nanocomposites derived from green or ecological polymers and green nanoparticles have been scrutinized for supercapacitor components. Concerning this, current review has been planned to sketch the energy storage application of green nanocomposites, predominantly for supercapacitors. In this concern, mostly synthetic green polymers (such as polyaniline, polypyrrole, etc.) and their blends with natural polymers (like chitosan) having fine biodegradability, non-toxicity, low cost, and superior device end performance have been found as the noteworthy materials. Additionally, green nanofillers like carbon nanoparticles (carbon nanotube, graphene, etc.) and metal nanoparticles have been processed with green polymers via ecological techniques, like in situ, solution, sonication, mixing, hydrothermal, exfoliation, reduction, etc., to form the anticipated energy device components. In consequence, the designed ecological nanocomposites expectedly had the advantages of low price/weight, superior mechanical/heat resilience, electron transference, capacitance, power/charge density, charge-discharge, sustainability as well as environmentally friendliness for energy related methodological systems. Incidentally, the design and performance challenges towards the application of ecological nanocomposites in energy storage devices have been conversed.
Environmental study delays in Nepal: A comparison with India and Bangladesh and policy recommendations
Authors: Rimal Umesh Raj
Published: November 2024

This research examines the environmental approval process in Nepal and compares it with those in India and Bangladesh, focusing on the time taken to complete the assessment of environmental study reports. The study conducts three levels of analysis. First, the policy review outlines all relevant environmental policies and laws, highlighting key provisions related to approval timelines. While not every step of the environmental study process has a mandated time frame, the legal time limits for report forwarding and approval are explicitly defined. Second, statistical analysis reveals a significant discrepancy between the statutory and actual approval times. While the legal mandate is just 35 days for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), assessing a report actually takes 339 days on average. The trend line reveals that the average time taken is decreasing. However, it is still much higher than India’s average EIA approval time of 64 days. Third, through a comparative analysis of eighteen different components of the environmental assessment process, this paper identifies the possible factors contributing to the delays, such as ambiguous jurisdiction, lack of nodal agency, lack of integrated guidelines, high centralization, and no use of e-governance. This paper also compares the thresholds that trigger the environmental study across eight sectors for three countries and finds that Nepal’s thresholds are narrower than India’s and comparable to Bangladesh’s. Recommendations made include clarifying jurisdictional roles, developing integrated guidelines, establishing specialized nodal agencies, and implementing digital systems. Overall, this research attempts to address flaws in Nepal’s environmental assessment system, offering solutions for efficient environmental regulation and improving the business environment in Nepal.
Description of Asphyxia Incidents with Umbilical Cord Entanglement in Newborns in the Work Area of the Health Center in Bantaeng
Authors: Hanifah Astin Nur , Rahmadhani Sendy Pratiwi , Parwati Dewi , Saputra M. Khalid Fredy , Asmin Risna Yunita , Thalib Kiki Uniatri , Wahyuni Sri
Published: November 2024

Asphyxia neonatorum is a condition where a newborn baby does not breathe spontaneously and regularly after birth. Asphyxia can occur during pregnancy and childbirth. Asphyxia in newborns is a high risk because they have a greater chance of experiencing the baby's death or becoming seriously ill during the neonatal period. The aim of this research is to determine the description of the incidence of asphyxia based on risk factors for mothers, babies and birth factors at the Community Health Center. This research method was carried out descriptively using secondary data at the Community Health Center to find out the general picture of the incidence of asphyxia in newborns with research variables which include risk factors for mother, baby and childbirth. The results show that factors related to the incidence of asphyxia in community health centers are influenced by risk factors for mother, baby and childbirth.
Factors Related to The Implementation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation (Imd) By Midwives In Bireuen District
Authors: Khairunnisak Khairunnisak , Sari Fatimah , Kasjono Heru Subaris
Published: November 2024

In 2022, the percentage of newborns receiving IMD nationally was 86.5 %. The province with the highest percentage of newborns receiving IMD was DKI Jakarta Province (99.2%), while the province with the lowest percentage was Bali Province (63.0%). The national IMD target for 2022 was 62%, so all provinces have achieved the target. However, several provinces still have low IMD coverage compared to other provinces in Indonesia, namely Bali (63.0%), North Sumatra (67.7%), North Sulawesi (72.4%), Maluku (75.7%) and Aceh (78.5%). The research method was cross-sectional. The sampling technique was a total sampling of 71 midwives. The results of the study showed that of the 6 variables studied, there were education (0.003), knowledge (0.001), trust (0.023) and variables that had a p value > 0.05, namely training (0.152), attitude (0.329) length of service (0.302) and family support (0.799) meaning that education, knowledge, and trust are related to the implementation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation in Bireuen Regency in 2024. The conclusion is that there is a relationship between education, knowledge, and trust related to the implementation of Early Breastfeeding Initiation in Bireuen Regency in 2024.
Combination of Breast Care and Oxytocin Massage on Breast Milk Production During the Postpartum Period at the Healthy Clinic
Authors: Hanifah Astin Nur , Septiana Maria , Novita Nesi , Lestari Fika , Rejeki Irma Sri , Wijayanti Lumastari Ajeng
Published: November 2024

Oxytocin massage is also a solution to overcome irregular breast milk production. This massage is performed along the spine (vertebrae) to the V and VI costae bones to stimulate the hormones prolactin and oxytocin after giving birth. The purpose of this study was to determine the role, benefits and functions of the combination of breast care and oxytocin massage on breast milk production in postpartum mothers and to facilitate breast milk production. Quasi-experimental research method, with posttest-only control design. By using consecutive sampling technique. Interventions were given from the first day to the third day postpartum, then observations were carried out. Data normality test using the Shapiro-Wilk test, data analysis using the independent t-test. The results of the study obtained a significance value with the average number of combination groups and control groups. The conclusion of this study is that the combination of breast care and oxytocin massage is effective for breast milk production in postpartum mothers. When massage is performed on the spine, it can cause a neurogenic reflex that accelerates the work of the parasympathetic nerves to convey commands to the back of the brain. As a result of the stimulatory signal, the potential action process of oxytocin is released into the systemic blood from the posterior pituitary. In the bloodstream, oxytocin is delivered to the myoepithelial cells of the alveoli and uterus so that oxytocin will stimulate these cells which cause the alveolar sacs to be compressed and the ducts to shorten and widen.
Setting the Stage: Practical Ideas for Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programs
Authors: Hartmann Tracey A. , McClanahan Wendy S. , Pierce Jill
Published: November 2024

This report highlights promising approaches, how to cut costs, and make programs available to more young people.
Setting the Stage: Practical Ideas for Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programs: Executive Summary
Authors: Hartmann Tracey A. , McClanahan Wendy S. , Pierce Jill
Published: November 2024

Quick overview of key findings from the report.
How School Districts Prepare and Develop Principals: Selected Findings from the Spring 2024 American School District Panel Survey
Authors: Diliberti Melissa Kay , Schwartz Heather L. , DiNicola Samantha E.
Published: November 2024

A survey of 156 school districts finds that the infrastructure to prepare and support principals varied widely by district size.
How Community Partnerships Strengthen Summer Learning in Rural Districts
Authors: McAlister Sara , Almeida Rhea , Berger Natasha , Wilson Imani
Published: November 2024

“Snapshot” from the District Summer Learning Network Study Looks at How Rural Districts and Their Partners Create Exciting Summer Learning Opportunities
Working Together for Children and Families: A Community Guide to Making the Most of Out-of-School Time
Authors: Harvey Brooke , Shortt Joyce
Published: November 2024

This guide to planning, funding, and developing high-quality afterschool programs is based on Wallace-funded efforts in three cities.
Tough Times, Tough Choices in Afterschool Funding: Pathways to Protecting Quality
Authors: McCombs Jennifer S. , Kirby, Sheila Nataraj , Cordes Joseph
Published: November 2024

Building understanding of the need for high-quality afterschool programs could help sustain support for quality even in tough times.
Youth Perspectives on Designing Equitable Out-of-School-Time Programs
Authors: Browne Daniel
Published: November 2024

A youth-led research project provides an indication of how young people from marginalized communities may experience out-of-school-time programming, including that they are sometimes treated differently because of race, gender identity, or other factors.
From Access to Equity: Making Out-of-School-Time Spaces Meaningful for Teens From Marginalized Communities
Authors: Browne Daniel
Published: November 2024

To develop meaningful out-of-school-time programming for young people from marginalized communities, experts suggest that programs introduce practices that foster “a genuine sense of dignity and belonging for youth” and improve working conditions for program staffers.
Chemical constituents and biological activities of two Citrus species essential oils and aqueous extracts compared to basalt "Farina di Basalto"
Authors: Jaouadi Rym , Elimem Mohamed , Ragnoni Giuliano , Pizzuti Gianluca , Primavera Fabio , Ruggeri Federica , Riccini Alessandro , Zaouali Yosr , Rouz Slim
Published: November 2024

This work aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition of C. aurantium and C.sinensis essential oils and aqueous extracts and their antioxidant, insecticidal, repellent and phytotoxic potential. The chemical composition of essential oils, isolated by hydrodistillation, was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). High percentages of monoterpenes hydrocarbons was revealed (93.53 and 98%).
Chatbots para redução da hesitação vacinal: revisão sistemática da literatura
Authors: Do Nascimento Thuany Luana , Da Silva Maria Eduarda Irenira Bandeira , De Araújo Claudia Marina Tavares , De Campos Filho Amadeu Sá
Published: November 2024

OBJETIVO: O estudo tem como alvo descrever como os chatbots têm sido utilizados como estratégia de educação em saúde na redução da hesitação vacinal. MÉTODO: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática das bases de dados ACM, IEEE, Scielo, Periódico Capes, BVS, PUBMED nos últimos 5 anos com os descritores: imunização ou vacinação, hesitação vacinal e educação em saúde, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. RESULTADOS: A busca inicial identificou 2.011 resultados. Na fase de análise dos títulos e resumos sobraram 18 estudos. Por fim, foram incluídos apenas 06 artigos analisados. Integralmente, os artigos buscavam avaliar a mudança significativa dos indivíduos após a experiência com o emprego do chatbot. CONCLUSÃO: Os chatbots são uma ferramenta valiosa que não apenas fornece informações confiáveis, mas também cria um ambiente de apoio para os usuários, contribuindo para a promoção da saúde pública, especialmente no contexto da vacinação.
Identificação da doença de Alzheimer através da fala: uma abordagem multilíngue
Authors: Bernieri Guilherme , Duarte Julio Cesar
Published: November 2024

A doença de Alzheimer, principal forma de demência entre os idosos no mundo, tem significativas repercussões sociais e econômicas. É caracterizada pela perda de memória e mudanças na linguagem, cognição e emoções, afetando irreversivelmente os neurônios. O diagnóstico precoce é fundamental, mas desafiador, pois depende de avaliações médicas, testes e exames complexos que, muitas vezes, são inacessíveis para indivíduos de baixa renda. Nesse contexto, técnicas computacionais, como o aprendizado de máquina (AM), surgem como alternativas para a detecção da doença. Este estudo apresenta uma abordagem multilíngue baseada em AM, focando nas características paralinguísticas e emocionais da fala como biomarcadores para a identificação do Alzheimer. Os experimentos produziram resultados com acurácia de 81% para o inglês e 87,50% para o português. Além disso, a integração dessa metodologia com o modelo de Haider, Fuente, e Luz(1) resultou em uma acurácia média de 81,70%, superando os resultados originais dos autores.
Avaliando o impacto de mecanismos de atenção na classificação automática de tumores cerebrais
Authors: Felipe Caio dos Santos , Alva Thatiane Alves Pianoschi , Becker Carla Diniz Lopes
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: Comparar um modelo convencional de rede neural convolucional e sua versão melhorada com atenção. Método: Treinamos ambos os modelos no mesmo conjunto de dados contendo imagens de gliomas, meningiomas, adenomas pituitários e imagens não tumorais; em seguida, comparamos os modelos usando abordagens interpretáveis, destacando as regiões usadas para suas previsões. Resultados: Nossa análise descobriu que o modelo com realce de atenção focou mais nas regiões tumorais, com 99% de acurácia. Conclusão: O resultado desta pesquisa sublinha a importância da exploração contínua de características avançadas de redes neurais para elevar os padrões de precisão diagnóstica e eficiência na prática médica.
Desenvolvimento de um sistema de apoio à decisão clínica para cuidadores de pacientes pediátricos hemofílicos
Authors: Bauermann Gabriela Gräwer , Oliveira André Santaló , Dallegrave Eliane , Flores Cecília Dias
Published: November 2024

A hemofilia é diagnosticada nos primeiros anos de vida dos pacientes e, portanto, é fundamental que seus cuidadores estejam capacitados para gerenciar a doença. Diante disso, as tecnologias da informação auxiliam na ampliação do acesso à informação e melhoria dos serviços de saúde. Objetivo: Desenvolver um aplicativo com um Sistema de Apoio à Decisão Clínica para auxiliar esses cuidadores. Método: O desenvolvimento do aplicativo aconteceu em três etapas, dentre as quais está inclusa a modelagem do conhecimento especialista e da interface do sistema. Resultados: este trabalho demonstrou a potencialidade do uso de Redes Bayesianas no desenvolvimento de um Sistema de Apoio à Decisão Clínica para o auxílio de cuidadores de pacientes pediátricos hemofílicos.  Conclusão: Este estudo corrobora os benefícios e a necessidade de um aplicativo que ofereça informações úteis, de fácil acesso e compreensão para cuidadores de crianças com hemofilia.
Usabilidade de um chatbot para pessoas com hipertensão e diabetes
Authors: Feitosa Amanda Luiza Marinho , Barreto Ivana Cristina de Holanda Cunha , Pernencar Cláudia Alexandra da Cunha , Viecili Paulo Ricardo Nazario , De Sousa Fábio José Gomes , Silveira Francisca Raquel de Vasconcelos , Maranhão Roberto Ribeiro , Viana Mateus Mosca , Sales Kamila Maria Oliveira , De Andrade Luiz Odorico Monteiro
Published: November 2024

Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a usabilidade do Gissa Intelligent Bot capaz de interagir junto a pessoas com Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS) e Diabetes Mellitus (DM), através de diálogos textuais sobre o autocuidado e a Rede de Atenção Primária à Saúde. Trata-se de um estudo do tipo transversal, quantitativo, com amostra não probabilística, para avaliar a usabilidade deste chatbot por pessoas com HAS e DM em três municípios. No total foram entrevistados 119 pessoas com um questionário semiestruturado. 54,6% eram do sexo feminino, 60,5% tinham entre 40 e 60 anos, e,  66,3% utilizavam a internet mais de 30 minutos por dia. Para mensuração da usabilidade pelos entrevistados, foi utilizada a System Usability Scale (SUS), onde a média geral da usabilidade foi de 72,3% representando boa usabilidade do chatbot. 77,0% dos participantes afirmaram que gostariam de utilizar o chatbot com frequência e 72,7% acharam o protótipo de fácil manejo.
Avaliação de grandes modelos de linguagem na extração de informações clínica
Authors: Mello Carlos Eduardo Rodrigues , Schneider Elisa Terumi Rubel , Silva e Oliveira Lucas Emanuel , Do Nascimento Juliana Nabbouh , Gumie Yohan Bonescki , De Araújo Isabela Fontes , Moro Claudia
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: investigar a eficácia dos modelos de linguagem de grande escala (LLM) no reconhecimento de entidades nomeadas (NER) em notas clínicas em português. Método: Foi analisado o desempenho dos modelos de linguagem GPT-3.5, Gemini, Llama-3 e Sabiá-2, na realização de NER em 30 notas clínicas para identificação das entidades "Sinais ou Sintomas", "Doenças ou Síndromes" e "Dados Negados". A tarefa de NER foi avaliada pelos resultados da precisão, recall e F-score em cada um destes LLMs. Resultados: O modelo Llama-3 apresentou desempenho superior, especialmente em sensibilidade, alcançando um F-score de 0,538. O GPT-3.5 demonstrou desempenho equilibrado, enquanto o Gemini mostrou maior precisão, mas menor sensibilidade. Conclusão: Os resultados indicam que a escolha do modelo depende da ponderação adequada desses fatores em relação aos requisitos individuais de cada aplicação clínica.
Tecnologias para treinamento em suporte de vida: desafios e potencialidades
Authors: Matias Lucas David Maia , De Souza Elvis Silva , Soares Ricardo de Sousa , Machado Liliane dos Santos
Published: November 2024

Objetivo: identificar potencialidades e desafios que permeiam o uso de jogos e simuladores digitais para o treinamento em suporte de vida. Método: realizou-se uma revisão integrativa da literatura, analisando 12 estudos. Resultados: foi destacado uma variedade de aplicabilidades dessas tecnologias, tais como uso em contexto informal e para o ensino/pesquisa. Conclusão: concluiu-se que a aplicação dessas ferramentas no ensino profissional requer profissionais capacitados a fim de nortear os alunos para a sua utilização.
Maternal mortality rates in the United States correlated with social determinants of health
Authors: Bordia Siyona
Published: November 2024

Maternal mortality rates (MMRs) are valuable benchmarks for measuring the quality of a nation’s healthcare and social outcomes. Variable MMRs within a country often reflect disparities in social determinants such as income, access to healthcare, and education. In this study, we hypothesized that race, income, education, and health insurance access correlate with MMRs within the United States (US). We utilized retrospective data from the National Vital Statistics System and Center for Disease Control and Prevention for the period 2018-2022 to compute US state-level MMR by race. US Census Bureau state-level data from the American Community Survey provided information on median household income, college education, and health insurance coverage by race. In addition, we used regression analyses to understand the association between MMRs and these factors. Per our analysis, race, median income, and healthcare uninsured rates had a statistically significant relationship with MMRs, while education level was not statistically related with MMRs after adjusting for other factors. MMRs decreased by 1.04% for every $1K increase in median annual income and increased by
2.00% for every 1 percentage point increase in uninsured rate, regardless of race. Additionally, MMRs in the Black population were 1.99 times that of the White population, while MMRs in the Hispanic population were 0.66 times that of White population after adjusting for differences in median income and the uninsured rate. More research is needed to better understand the effect of various social
determinants on maternal mortality in the United States. Disparities in maternal mortality continue to exist within the US and multi-faceted efforts are required to ensure better maternal health outcomes for all.
Knowledge and practice of hand hygiene among practicing physical therapists of Lahore after covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Ubaid Qadeer , Zafar Amirah , Wajahat Subhani Muhammad , Asif Farhan , Fatima Mahnoor , Raza Asim
Published: November 2024

Background:  Hand hygiene has become an important factor after Covid-19 pandemic. The practicing physical therapists are more prone to infections due to direct contact with patients. The knowledge and practice is therefore very important for them.
Methods: This study is descriptive cross sectional. It was conducted among practising physiotherapist of CMH Hospital and private clinical setups of Lahore. Non probability convenient sampling was used for participant selection. Window SPSS 23.0 was used for statistical analysis.
Results: The data was collected from 206 participants. 123 participants were males and 83 participants were females. In answer to if the participants received education of hand hygiene, 81 participants answered no and 125 answered in yes. In an another question about the use of alcohol based hand rub for hand hygiene 60 participants answered  no and 146 participants answered  yes.  The total score for knowledge and practice of hand hygiene was 64 from question number 3-11. Question number 7 of the questionnaire consists of further 8 parts, that’s why the total score becomes 64. The mean score percentage was 70.59±16.94. In question 12 the participants were asked about who have given the idea to perform hand hygiene, 104 told that their manager, 89 told that their peer and 13 participants told that their patients remind them about hand hygiene. The participants faced some barriers in this regard e.g. out of product material, too busy in work, forget about hand hygiene etc.
Conclusion: The study shows that most physical therapists of Lahore have better knowledge and practice of hand hygiene. Both male and female practicing physical therapists are well aware of the importance of hand hygiene. But few barriers such as non-convenient, out of product material influence in practicing hand hygiene.
Determining how the gestational changes, including low hemoglobin influence the HbA1c and estimated average glucose relationship
Authors: Ahmed Humaira , Iqbal Sahar Iqbal , Same Syed Talha Naeem , Same Fouzia Zeeshan Khan , Same Uzma Nusrat
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACT
Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) affects up to 14% of pregnancies globally, with accurate glycemic control critical for preventing adverse outcomes. While HbA1c is a standard marker for long-term glucose control, its reliability in pregnant women with anemia is debated. This study explores the association between anemia and glycemic indicators including Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), Random plasma glucose (rPG), and Estimated average glucose (eAG) in pregnant women with GDM. Additionally, it examined the correlation between average glucose levels or eAG, measured by random plasma glucose rPG, and HbA1C.
Methods: A prospective case-control study was carried out over eight months at the Departments of Chemical Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS). Pregnant women in their second trimester after being diagnosed for GDM through oral glucose tolerance test were classified into anemic (hemoglobin < 10.5 g/dL) and non-anemic groups. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for HbA1c, hemoglobin, and random plasma glucose levels. Data were processed using SPSS (version-26) different variables compared by using independent t-test and correlation analyses at a significance level of p < 0.05.
Results: Mean values for eAG, HbA1C, and rPG were 174.22 ± 24.489 mg/dl, 8.342 ± 1.6152%, and 166.21 ± 21.478 mg/dl, respectively. Anemia was associated with significantly higher HbA1C (p < 0.001), eAG (p < 0.001), and rPG (p = 0.004). A strong positive correlation was observed between eAG and rPG (r = 0.958, p < 0.01), while eAG showed a moderate correlation with HbA1C (r = 0.501, p < 0.01). In contrast, the correlation between HbA1C and rPG was weaker (r = 0.331, p < 0.01).
Conclusion: eAG proved to be a good indicator for assessing glycemic control in pregnant non-anemic women with GDM. Anemia significantly affected glycemic metrics, leading to higher HbA1C and glucose levels.
Identifying perceptions and knowledge gaps among pre-clinical and clinical medical students regarding placebo therapy
Authors: Haseeba Mukhtar  , Syeda Unzila  , Taskeen Baber  , Syeda Mahdokht Shah  , Sujjad Khan  , Sidra Khan
Published: November 2024

Background: Misleading definitions and perceptions of placebo and placebo effect result in fewer realizations on the subject, hence reducing its perceived importance and applications. This study aims to assess undergraduate medical students' perceptions and knowledge gaps regarding placebo therapy across different stages of their education.
Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted for six months, from December 2022 to May 2023, among 350 pre-clinical students (1st and 2nd year MBBS) and 526 clinical students (3rd, 4th, and Final-year MBBS) to assess their perceptions regarding placebo and placebo effect through a validated questionnaire. SPSS was used for analyses, and Pearson's Chi-square was applied, keeping the statistically significant value of <0.05.
Results: The study included 876 medical students, with 350 pre-clinical and 526 clinical participants. The mean age was 21.32 years (±1.606). A significant gender distribution was observed, with 45.5% males and 54.5% females. Clinical students demonstrated a greater acceptance of placebo use (68.3% vs. 62.3%, p=0.031) and were more likely to find placebo therapy ethical in psychological cases (70.3% vs. 60.3%, p=0.006). Knowledge assessment revealed that 65% had fair knowledge of placebo therapy, 31.8% had good knowledge, while only 3.2% were highly knowledgeable.
Conclusion: The study revealed that many pre-clinical and clinical students held misconceptions about placebo therapy, believing it permissible and beneficial in treating organic disorders. This highlights a significant knowledge gap, emphasizing the need for improved education on placebo use and ethics.
ÖĞRENCİ DİSİPLİN HUKUKUNDA ZAMANAŞIMI MÜESSESESİ
Authors: Ceylan Mahmut , Kandemir Ergün Fatima
Published: November 2024

Yükseköğretim kurumlarındaki öğrencilerin, kamu disiplin hukukuna ilişkin uyması gereken kuralları düzenleyen 2547 sayılı Yükseköğretim Kanunu’nun 54. maddesinde 2023 yılında köklü değişikliğe gidilmiş ve devamında Yükseköğretim Kurumları Öğrenci Disiplin Yönetmeliği de yürürlükten kaldırılmıştır. Çalışmanın konusu doktrinde ihmal edilmiş olan yükseköğretim kurumlarındaki öğrencilere uygulanan kamu disiplin hukukunda zamanaşımı müessesesidir. Çalışmanın konusunun teması olarak nitelendirilebilecek olan zamanaşımı kavramı ise ceza hukuku ile mukayeseli olarak yasamanın iradesi ve yargı kararları özelinde incelenmiştir. Sonuç olarak kamu disiplin hukukuna ait kavramların ceza hukukunda farkları ortaya konulmuştur. Öte yandan kamu disiplin yaptırımlarından birisini teşkil eden öğrenci disiplin yaptırımlarının öteki kamu disiplin yaptırımlarından, öğrencilik statüsünün niteliği gereği ayrılan özellikleri göz önünde bulundurularak öğrenci disiplin yaptırımlarında zamanaşımı müessesesi kritik edilmiştir. Disiplin yaptırımları kurum içi veya meslek içi düzene ilişkindir. Hukuki rejimleri özellikle bu bağlamda şekillenmektedir. Öğrenci disiplin yaptırımları tıpkı kamu görevlileri disiplin yaptırımlarında olduğu gibi kurum içi düzen hakkındadır. Zamanaşımı müessesesi incelenirken öğrenci disiplin yaptırımlarının hukuki rejimi de göz önünde bulundurulmuştur.
El creyente como Palabra viva de Dios. La lectio divina y la transformación del lector
Authors: Pereira Delgado Álvaro
Published: November 2024

La lectio divina tiene el alto objetivo de que las Sagradas Escrituras tomen forma en la vida del creyente. La Palabra viva de Dios, que es fijada en el texto escrito, espera recobrar su energía vital en la existencia de los fieles que van siendo transformados por su lectura, gracias a la acción del Espíritu. El presente ensayo estudia esta finalidad de la lectio divina a partir del modelo de 2 Corintios 3,1–4,6. En este pasaje, Pablo describe a los corintios como una carta viva de Cristo, conocida y leída por todos los hombres; y se presenta a sí mismo y al resto de creyentes como personas iluminadas, que tienen como misión iluminar a los demás con el evangelio de Cristo que resplandece en sus vidas transformadas. Al final apuntaremos brevemente la correlación que existe entre la existencia de los santos y la lectio divina.
La ingeniería administrativa como herramienta para identificar retos y oportunidades organizacionales
Authors: Del Valle Montañez Sinai , Vargas Galarza Zully
Published: November 2024

El presente artículo tiene por objeto la divulgación de resultados de la tesis denominada “Aplicación de la metodología Problem Solving en el COPLADEMUN del H. Ayuntamiento de Tlalnepantla, Morelos.” Trabajo investigativo en el que se demuestra la factibilidad de la ingeniería administrativa al centrarse en la aplicación de herramientas y técnicas metodológicas para la solución oportuna de problemas organizacionales. El objeto de estudio es un ente económico mediano, de servicios, en el que los principales resultados afirman la eficiencia operativa del Comité de Planeación para el Desarrollo Municipal, como órgano garante, determinante y dictaminador de acciones, planes y programas en favor del desarrollo social, validando los resultados con la erradicación de incidencias en la materia.
Prototipo CAMSENTEC como asistencia de terapia para niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA)
Authors: Lechuga Notario Gibran Miguel , Quevedo Martínez Margarita , León Ramos Ángel , Reyes de la Cruz Rosa Margarita
Published: November 2024

Este proyecto de investigación consiste en el estudio y análisis del Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) en el municipio de Macuspana, Tabasco, en donde se identificó un espacio de atención a personas con TEA, misma que nos permitió estudiar las diferentes terapias a niños con TEA con el objetivo de consolidar el diseño de una caminadora que integre diversos complementos adecuados a los requerimientos observados y logre ser una herramienta que complemente las terapias de integración sensorial.
Pelatihan UMKM Sehat Terdiri Dari SDM yang Hebat Bagi Peserta UMKM Pondok Pesantren Assyifa Kecamatan Parung-Bogor
Authors: Adawiyahh Nurhasanah , Ghiffarie Mohammad Arie , Marthanelli Agustina , Anggraeni Mira , Catio Mukhlis
Published: November 2024

Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini berfokus pada peningkatan kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) di kalangan pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Pondok Pesantren Assyifa, Kecamatan Parung, Bogor. UMKM memegang peran penting dalam perekonomian lokal, namun sering menghadapi tantangan terkait manajemen SDM, seperti keterampilan tenaga kerja yang rendah dan proses rekrutmen yang tidak efektif. Kegiatan ini dirancang untuk memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan mengenai manajemen SDM yang mencakup rekrutmen, pengelolaan tenaga kerja, dan peningkatan keterampilan produksi. Pelatihan dilakukan melalui metode ceramah, simulasi, dan diskusi interaktif, yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman peserta dalam pengelolaan SDM secara profesional. Hasilnya, terjadi peningkatan signifikan dalam pengelolaan SDM di UMKM serta kesadaran akan pentingnya kolaborasi dengan lembaga pendidikan dan pemerintah. Program ini berhasil mencapai tujuannya dalam meningkatkan kapasitas SDM UMKM serta mendorong keberlanjutan usaha mereka di masa depan
Workshop Mentalitas Dasar, Etika dan Komunikasi Sumber Daya Manusia
Authors: Khumaira Natia , Fernando Louis , Septianto Kurnia Eko , Ferdian Arie , Saputro Eki , Sugiarti Endang
Published: November 2024

Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) ini berfokus pada peningkatan kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) di kalangan pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Pondok Pesantren Assyifa, Kecamatan Parung, Bogor. UMKM memegang peran penting dalam perekonomian lokal, namun sering menghadapi tantangan terkait manajemen SDM, seperti keterampilan tenaga kerja yang rendah dan proses rekrutmen yang tidak efektif. Kegiatan ini dirancang untuk memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan mengenai manajemen SDM yang mencakup rekrutmen, pengelolaan tenaga kerja, dan peningkatan keterampilan produksi. Pelatihan dilakukan melalui metode ceramah, simulasi, dan diskusi interaktif, yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman peserta dalam pengelolaan SDM secara profesional. Hasilnya, terjadi peningkatan signifikan dalam pengelolaan SDM di UMKM serta kesadaran akan pentingnya kolaborasi dengan lembaga pendidikan dan pemerintah. Program ini berhasil mencapai tujuannya dalam meningkatkan kapasitas SDM UMKM serta mendorong keberlanjutan usaha mereka di masa depan
The Relevance of Islamic Educational Thoughts of K.H. Ahmad Dahlan and K.H. Hasyim Asy’ari in the 4.0 Era
Authors: Hardika Saputra  , Istiqomah Istiqomah  , Mustoto Mustoto
Published: November 2024

This article explores the integration of Islamic educational principles from K.H. Ahmad Dahlan and K.H. Hasyim Asy’ari into the context of the 4.0 Era, characterized by rapid technological advancements and digital transformation. It examines how these traditional educational concepts can be adapted to address the challenges and opportunities of modern education. By focusing on the principles advocated by these influential figures—such as the fusion of religious and general knowledge, character development, and the preservation of Islamic scholarly traditions—the study highlights their relevance and application in contemporary settings. The findings suggest that combining these principles with modern educational demands can provide a balanced framework that supports both technological proficiency and ethical grounding. This approach not only prepares students for the digital age but also ensures they remain connected to their cultural and spiritual heritage.
Unveiling Hidden Meanings in the Lyrics of One Direction’s Story of My Life
Authors: Mursyidah Mursyidah , Hasbi Ilham Pratama , Hasbi Muhammad
Published: November 2024

This study delves into the hidden meanings in the lyrics of Story of My Life by One Direction, utilizing Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic framework, specifically the concepts of signifier and signified. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach, the research examines the song’s lyrics as the primary data, complemented by secondary data from scholarly sources to provide additional insights. The analysis reveals themes of emotional vulnerability, resilience, and memory, articulated through symbolic and metaphorical expressions in the lyrics. Key findings highlight the interplay between individual emotions and universal human experiences, such as love, loss, and perseverance, making the song relatable to a broad audience. The study demonstrates how the lyrics transcend mere entertainment, offering profound reflections on personal and cultural narratives. By applying semiotics, this research underscores the significance of song lyrics as a form of literary and cultural expression. It also paves the way for future studies to explore similar frameworks in analyzing music and its impact on audiences.
Blood Management System Using Java with GUI and Array List-based Database
Authors: Ali Mubashir , Abdul Ghaffar  , Ul Haq Hafiz Inam
Published: November 2024

This research paper presents the development of a Blood Management System (BMS) using Java with a graphical user interface (GUI), ArrayList as a data structure for managing records, and file handling for persistence. The system provides an efficient and user-friendly platform for blood donation management, focusing on functionalities accessible to an administrative user (admin) only. Key features include donor data management (adding, updating, searching, deleting), stock management of blood groups, and essential application controls like login/logout and exit functionalities. This system aims to streamline the management of blood banks by providing quick access to critical information such as donor location, blood group, and stock availability. The source code for the Blood Management System is accessible at https://github.com/BloodBankManagment.
The Exploration of Integrating Ideological and Political Education into Electrical and Electronic Course Teaching
Authors: Li Yanli
Published: November 2024

Integrating ideological and political education into teaching in colleges and universities can stimulate students' interest in learning, improve the quality of course teaching, and enhance their sense of social responsibility and professional ethics. This paper explores the effectiveness and feasibility of ideological and political theory integration into the teaching of electrical and electronic courses and emphasizes the importance of combining ideological and political education with professional courses. Through optimizing the curriculum design, innovative teaching methods, strengthening teacher training, using multimedia resources, and establishing evaluation and feedback mechanisms and other strategies, it can effectively improve the ideological and political quality of students and professional skills, and cultivate high-quality technical talents with both integrity and competence. Continuously deepening the reform of the ideological and political theory of the curriculum will strengthen the cross-fertilization of disciplines and the innovative education model, promote the overall development of students, and cultivate qualified talents for the country and society in the new era.