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Virtual Art Exhibition
Authors: Mantas Kathy , Roy Carole
Published: July 2024

This virtual art exhibition showcases artwork from twenty two artists/artist scholars, and is featured in this special issue entitled, Learning and Teaching Artful Narratives of Transformation of the Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education ( a first for this journal This exhibit is meant to complement and further discussions on the textured, colourful multi layered and complex theme of learning, teaching and transformation, defined broadly.
We would like to thank everyone who submitted artwork for consideration and our external jurors for their time and expertise As well, we are grateful to the CJSAE editorial team for supporting this creative endeavour Finally, we would like to extend our congratulations to our contributing artists/artist scholars and thank them for sharing their wonderful art creations with us We hope you enjoy the exhibit and thank you in advance for viewing!
Kathy and Carole
PEMBUATAN PROTOTYPE ALAT MONITORING KUALITAS AIR BERBASIS INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
Authors: Revida Iriana  , Muh Ashley Mefgherry David
Published: July 2024

Based on data released by the Directorate General of Aquaculture in 2016, Indonesia occupies the top position in terms of total fish production in the world. Therefore, marine product trade is used as an important source of income for Indonesia and marine food products contribute greatly to food and nutritional security, employment and national economic growth. Water quality really needs to be paid attention to by farmers in order to minimize fish deaths during cultivation. Several important factors in fish cultivation are the level of salt content in the water, temperature and pH. Fish farmers are currently faced with big challenges in monitoring the water quality of fish farming ponds quickly and accurately. In general, fish farmers find out water quality manually, namely by taking samples of pond water to take to the laboratory. This is caused by several factors, including the physical distance between the cultivation site and the laboratory, the time required for sample collection, and the time-consuming analysis process. As a result, farmers are less able to take quick action to correct unsuitable water conditions, resulting in potential losses in fish farming. In order to help fish farmers, we need to create a PROTOTYPE OF WATER QUALITY MONITORING TOOLS BASED ON THE INTERNET OF THINGS. Making a prototype using the SDLC method which consists of several stages, namely analysis, design, implementation and testing. The output of this research is a prototype tool that is able to provide information about water quality, so that it can be a valuable support for fish farmers.
Consumption in the economy
Authors: De Sousa Luiz Gonzaga
Published: July 2024

This article aims to analyze and understand the aspects of consumption of a society, in economics and sociology, which indicate which direction it is heading in quality, but obeys instinct in its animality. The methodology used was readings of books, articles and other forms of knowledge about individual and family consumption. Hence, the summaries were analyzed in soliloquy, confronting with reality, put forward to understand the consumer's daily life. Some objectives are important in the consumption function, such as: the concept, the historical issue, time and the internet in inducing it to implement it. Thus, it is expected an aggregation of discussions in Universities, to understand how social consumption is conducted, which pleases at first glance and enters into line of use.
Quality Improvement Study Using a Machine Learning Mortality Risk Prediction Model Notification System on Advance Care Planning in High-Risk Patients
Authors: Walter Jonathan , Ma Jessica , Platt Alyssa , Acker Yvonne , Sendak Mark , Gao Michael , Gardner Matt , Balu Suresh , Setji Noppon
Published: July 2024

Background: Advance care planning (ACP) is an important aspect of patient care that is underutilized. Machine learning (ML) models can help identify patients appropriate for ACP. The objective was to evaluate the impact of using provider notifications based on an ML model on the rate of ACP documentation and patient outcomes. Methods: This was a pre-post QI intervention study at a tertiary academic hospital. Adult patients admitted to general medicine teams identified to be at elevated risk of mortality using an ML model were included in the study. The intervention consisted of notifying a provider by email and page for a patient identified by the ML model. Results: A total of 479 encounters were analyzed of which 282 encounters occurred post-intervention. The covariate-adjusted proportion of higher-risk patients with documented ACP rose from 6.0% at baseline to 56.5% (Risk Ratio (RR)= 9.42, 95% CI: 4.90 - 18.11). Patients with ACP were more than twice as likely to have code status reduced when ACP was documented (29.0% vs. 10.8% RR=2.69, 95% CI: 1.64 – 4.27). Additionally, patients with ACP had twice the odds of hospice referral (22.2% vs. 12.6% Odds Ratio=2.16, 95% CI: 1.16 – 4.01). However, patients with ACP documented had a longer mean LOS (9.7 vs. 7.6 days, Event time ratio = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.10 - 1.53). Conclusion: Provider notifications using an ML model can lead to an increase in completion of ACP documentation by frontline clinicians in the inpatient setting.
Rotation X: An Innovative Quality Improvement Focused Curriculum Built Into an Internal Medicine Residency
Authors: Somerville Alexander , Sandhu Michael , Singh Gambhir Harvir
Published: July 2024

Background: The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) states that resident physicians must participate in quality improvement (QI) and patient safety (PS) initiatives during their training. Furthermore, once residents enter the workforce as attending physicians, their performance is often based on metrics related to the quality of care provided and the patient’s experience while in the hospital. However, many internal medicine residency programs have a variation of curriculum that is focused on QI and PS. Methods: At our institution, we sought to incorporate education in QI and PS in a longitudinal and structures fashion throughout a resident’s three years of training. Hence, Rotation X was created as both a collaborative and innovative one-week long curriculum with targeted teaching across the continuum of residency training. Rotation X was implemented as a mandatory rotation for all post graduate year (PGY) 1 and 3 trainees in our internal medicine program. During this rotation, learners meet with the clinical documentation improvement (CDI) team, learn about the process of completing a root cause analysis, and review a case with the quality improvement team. Learners also participate in multidisciplinary meetings including a nursing-physician series, focused on improving communication in the hospital, and met with patients nearing discharge to learn about their unique perspective during inpatient hospital stay. Results: All residents participating in Rotation X were surveyed over the course of a year to ascertain their perspective on the rotation. We collated responses from the PGY-1s (interns) and PGY-3s (senior residents). Of the PGY-3 class, at least 80% found the heart failure/pharmacy session, RN-MD session, root cause analysis (RCA) session, CDI session, and catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rounds either very or extremely useful. Of the intern class, more than 75% found all session at least somewhat useful with at least half finding the sessions very or extremely useful to their training. Conclusions: With the growing landscape of QI and PS in medicine, we sought out to seamlessly integrate a focused curriculum into our internal medicine residency program. Rotation X, a one-week long rotation embedded with collaborative sessions, was curated to engage our learners in these domains. We found that the curriculum was well received by both our interns and senior residents. Our curriculum is easily adaptable and can be integrated into existing programs, with the capacity to tailor Rotation X sessions to a program’s goals and focus points in the domain of quality improvement.
Factor Affecting Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and Employee Performance in Banking Sector
Authors: Budianto Firman , Kurniawati Desi Tri
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the role of individual characteristics, organizational commitment and job satisfaction on employee performance with an organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) mediation mechanism in the banking industry in Indonesia. The data analysis used was quantitative analysis. Data collected by random sampling technique with questionnaire disseminated online using Google Form to 122 employees. Data was analyzed using SEM-PLS via SmartPLS application. The results verified that individual characteristics had a significant effect on employee performance. However, organizational commitment and job satisfaction do not have an effect on employee performance. Furthermore, individual characteristics, organizational commitment and job satisfaction have a significant effect on OCB. Then OCB has a significant effect on employee performance. In addition, OCB mediates in part the influence of individual characteristics on employee performance. While OCB perfectly mediates the effect of organizational commitment and job satisfaction on employee performance
ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER USE EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF CROPS IN PAKISTAN: EVIDENCE FROM BALOCHISTAN PROVINCE
Authors: Iqbal M. Amjed Iqbal , Tahira Sadaf  , Ayesha Rouf  , Jamal Niaz
Published: July 2024

Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan in terms of area, and most of its population depends on agriculture. It has an arid/semi-arid climate with frequent drought and dry spells. Almost half of the cultivated area is irrigated, and the primary source of irrigation is groundwater. Indus water available in Balochistan remains underutilized. Drought and tube well subsidy and other factors have resulted in over-exploited groundwater and unsustainable groundwater table. This situation affects agriculture, hence the livelihood of the residents. The study focused on analyzing the impact of using groundwater for irrigation on agricultural productivity and farmer’s livelihood in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. For this purpose, five villages were randomly selected from the district Quetta, where groundwater was the only source for irrigation. In each village, 20 farmers were interviewed through well-structured and pre-tested questionnaires. For each significant crop cultivated in the area, ‘Water Productivity’ was measured as Yield ⁄ Volume of water required in cubic meter/acre, ‘Crop Profitability’ was analyzed using ‘Benefit-Cost Ratio’ and ‘Impact of Groundwater Use on Gross Value Product’s was estimated using double log model. Results revealed that the net revenue generated from cropping was Rs. 32168 per month, whereas the monthly household expenditure of the farmers was Rs.33960, on average. Cropping alone cannot sustain the households’ livelihoods. With net income from livestock and non-farm income, farmers can meet their monthly household expenditure. Results of BCR show that all the crops are profitable, but this profitability is at the expense of over-fetching scarce groundwater. Wheat is the only crop with more than 1.19 kg/meter water productivity. Crops’ water productivity may decline if the water table keeps reducing. GVP of wheat and maize is negatively affected by the cost of groundwater. Cost sensitivity can be decreased if cost-efficient methods of irrigation are available. The government should regularize groundwater use through proper legislation and provide infrastructure/incentives for using other sources of water for irrigation as well. Availability of good quality seed to farmers should be ensured to enhance crop yield.
LIVESTOCK FARMERS RISK PERCEPTION AND WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR LIVESTOCK INSURANCE IN FLOOD-PRONE AREAS OF PUNJAB
Authors: Nasir Ali  , Musarat Parveen  , Adia Tallat
Published: July 2024

Pakistan is the world’s most susceptible country to extreme climatic events, such as floods. As such, for many years, the country has faced the risk of losses from natural calamities without crop insurance. However, in recent years, the national government has undertaken crop insurance initiatives in Pakistan. Consequently, there is limited knowledge available on the adoption of crop insurance in Pakistan. To fill this gap, this study aims to examine the factors influencing the willingness to pay for livestock insurance in flood prone areas of Punjab. Primary data were collected from 204 farm households through a structured interview in flood-prone areas of Punjab. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistics and logistics models. The explanatory analysis was used to further look at the socio-economic characteristics of livestock farmers through MS Excel and binary logistics models to test the willingness to pay livestock farmers for insurance. The results show a positive relationship between the perceived risk of Farmers and the willingness to pay for insurance programs. The findings of this study show that the probability of farmers' WTP is increased due to a better understanding of financial institutions and having more technical knowledge. The study results show that farmers with adult males are more likely to pay livestock insurance.
DEEP LEARNING BASED SEMI-SUPERVISED FRAMEWORK FOR SAFE LANDING OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
Authors: Mubasher Malik  , Hamid Ghous  , Syed Ali Nawaz  , Nazir Ahmad
Published: July 2024

Nowadays, various remote sensing systems have adopted the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAVs) due to the increasing popularity of drones. Hence, there is a need to develop such methods for the safe landing of aerial drones for suitable landing site identification. This research focuses on developing a Machine Learning (ML) based framework for identifying suitable places to ensure the safe landing of drones. An Autonomous Safe Landing of Aerial Drone Vehicles (ASLAD) framework, a novel and innovative approach, was proposed in this regard. This framework was based on the Self-training Semi-supervised Learning Model (SSLM). For experiments, high-resolution aerial images were taken. All the images were resized using image resizing techniques. Image splitting technique was used to split the dataset into labeled and unlabeled classes. Experiments showed that the proposed model produced promising results with an accuracy of 96.75% and an F1-score of 94.45%. The results showed that the proposed framework can identify suitable places for the safe landing of aerial drones.
POST-HARVEST LOSSES OF MAIZE SUPPLY CHAIN IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN
Authors: Arbab Javed  , Ahmad Waseem , Abbas Yawar , Maqbool Asif , Javeed M Naeem
Published: July 2024

Maize holds significant importance in Pakistan's agricultural sector, as it is among the primary cereal crops grown extensively throughout the country. The growing food demand due to the increasing population is a significant issue. Post-harvest losses (PHL) of maize relate to losses that happen laterally in the whole grain logistics network, after harvest to final consumption. The study was conducted in the district Vehari to assess the different types of post-harvest losses and identify the underlying factors responsible for such losses in the maize supply chain. For this purpose, data were collected from 210 respondents by using purposive samplingtechnique. The sample size includes 120 growers, 30 village traders, 30 commission agents cum wholesaler and 30 retailers. Structured questionnaires were used to gather data from major supply chain actors. The study findings revealed that the average losses at the grower’s level, village traders, commission agent cum wholesaler and retailer were 12.21, 2.36, 3.21 and 1.01 percent of the total production respectively. It is recommended that the implementation of modern storage facilities, drying using advanced technologies, training programs for the supply chain actors, financial innovations, and efficient transportation systems will result in significant reduction of post-harvest losses (PHL) in maize production and thus contribute to food security.
A Rare Case Report of Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis and Herpes Zoster Skin Lesion: Its Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Akshatha  , Bharathi  , Raju Greeshma , Naik S Vinod , Hussaini Syed Mohammed
Published: July 2024

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) encephalitis and Herpes Zoster skin lesions are both caused by different strains of the herpes virus. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) encephalitis is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), typically HSV-1, while Herpes Zoster, commonly known as shingles, is caused by the Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV), which is also a member of the herpesvirus family. This is a case report of HSVE with HZ in a 65 year’s old male patient admitted to hospital with chief complaints of erythematous fluid filled rash over abdomen since 1 week, two episodes of generalised type seizures involved all four limbs and with altered sensorium since 1 day. His past medical history revealed that he was a known case of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) 2 years ago and taken antitubercular therapy (ATT) for 6 months and also he had developed chickenpox in his childhood. The patient was diagnosed with herpes skin lesion and herpes simplex virus encephalitis based on his USG report and clinical, neurological symptoms respectively. His laboratory tests revealed abnormal haematology and LFT parameters, USG abdomen showed grade 1 fatty changes with hepatomegaly, echogenic sediments in urinary bladder and herpes zoster eruption in dermatomal distribution, chest X-ray showed suggestive sequalae of pulmonary Koch’s. the treatment was initiated with Acyclovir, Levetiracetam, Tramadol, etc.
Action plan for juvenile justice: Focusing on Disposal No. 6
Authors: Park Ho-Hyun ,   The Korean Society of Private Security
Published: July 2024

The Juvenile Act is based on juvenile protectionism by being stated that it aims to help that juveniles grow soundly by doing necessary measures such as protective measures to adjust the environmental adjustment and correct behavior of juvenile offenders with anti-social behavior as well as special measures of criminal punishment on Article 1 of the Act. In addition, the Act establishes the role and function of government through the ‘Parens patriae(parent patriot)’ for juveniles in order to avoid treating them as adults in the criminal punishment.
The reason why this ideological value is contanined in the Juvenile Act is because juveniles are less physically and mentally mature than adults and can quickly reflect on individual wrongdoings. In particular, the Juvenile Act, since its enactment in 1958, has been amended four times in 1963, 1977, 1988, and 2007 to resolve the substantive and procedural problems in the Act under the goal of having juvenile offenders go back to society through the edification and correction.
However, it is also true that juvenile crimes and violent crimes are not decreasing, and that they tend to become more ferocious and cruel, even compared to adult crimes. As a result, this is also the reason of being claimed for the abolition of the Juvenile Act and lowering the age of juvenile protection in the Act. However, those claims cannot be the only way to solve juvenile crimes and violent crimes.
Therefore, within the basic framework of juvenile protectionism contained in the Juvenile Act, measures must be prepared to solve juvenile crimes and violent crimes. This point of view, this study aims to find the solutions of the problems to juvenile protective disposition which has the normative and factual issues.
In particular, it will find the meaning and value of disposal No. 6 that is protection disposition, entrusting custody to a child welfare facility or other juvenile protection facility under the Child Welfare Act, and the problems with disposal No. 6 in the Juvenile Act, furthemore, it will focus on presenting political measures to reduce the problems of disposal No. 6 in the Act Juveniles must not simply be objects of punishment or stigma. Government has to establish institutional system in other that juveniles can grow properly as citizens of the country. This institutional system should be able to make juvenile protection measures fulfill its role through human and financial support for preventing second conviction of juvenile offenders.
Research on cooperation measures between autonomous police and private security
Authors: Jung Woo Yeol , Kim Hyeon Su ,   The Korean Society of Private Security
Published: July 2024

Korean society is realizing decentralization and democratization in accordance with the ideology of local autonomy, and is growing and developing into an advanced welfare state. In this process, citizens expect the police to relieve their fears and fears from crime and provide better quality public security services. However, as society progresses, crime patterns are becoming more widespread, more sophisticated, and more violent. In this environment, it would be difficult to leave local security issues to the police independently. Autonomous police must establish a cooperative relationship with residents so that they can discuss local security issues with local residents and find solutions. Until recently, the argument that the police and private security forces should jointly solve local security problems is gaining ground. From this perspective, this study seeks to find solutions to local security problems through collaboration between autonomous police and private security guards.
First, a detailed and scientific analysis of cooperation between private security and autonomous police based on the characteristics of the community is needed. Second, clear legal standards must be established for private security to participate and collaborate in autonomous police activities, and the police must establish more open administration and mutual trust while paying attention to the motivations for private security participation in autonomous police in order to prepare cooperation measures. Third, facilities must be established so that private security guards can receive systematic security training, and private education and training must be advanced. Fourth, incentives are needed to motivate private security organizations. In order for cooperation between autonomous police and private security to be established, it is important to involve private security in autonomous police activities of the autonomous police and their opinions should be actively reflected. For the police, consideration and interest in private security are more important than anything else in order to establish an autonomous police system with private security. Fifth, with regard to the legal status of private security guards, it is possible to give status and authority to the same tasks as special security services among private security services, and to replace the autonomous police or add a new type of security service that can perform quasi-police work. In addition, residents should have an attitude of effective cooperation with active participation and trust in the autonomous police system.
Factores asociados a la sobrecarga del cuidador primario en los pacientes del programa de atención domiciliaria – EsSalud, Lima 2021
Authors: Isla María
Published: July 2024

Determinar los factores asociados a la sobrecarga del cuidador primario en los pacientes del Programa de Atención Domiciliario EsSalud, Lima 2021. La investigación fue de tipo hipotético deductivo, de diseño no experimental; marcando el estudio según la intervención del investigador como observacional; según la planificación prospectiva y según el tiempo usado para medir las variables de corte transversal. Al efectuar la evaluación individualizada, del total de los 4 factores asociados evaluados a la sobrecarga del cuidador primario en los pacientes del programa de atención domiciliaria, los factores sociodemográficos y los factores de dependencia tuvieron una relación estadísticamente significativa evidenciada en una sobrecarga del trabajo alto. Existen factores asociados a la sobrecarga del cuidador primario de los pacientes del Programa de Atención Domiciliaria EsSalud, Lima 2021, se rechazó la hipótesis nula, los factores relacionados fueron los factores sociodemográficos con Chi cuadrado sig=0,000 y los factores de dependencia con Chi cuadrado sig=0,000, mientras las variables factores laborales y factores patológicos no se vieron asociados de manera significativa con la sobrecarga del cuidador, alcanzaron valores de Chi cuadrado sig=0,060 y sig=0,222 respectivamente.
Lyapunov-type inequalities for higher-order Caputo fractional differential equations with general two-point boundary conditions
Authors: Srivastava Satyam Narayan , Pati Smita , Graef John R. , Domoshnitsky Alexander , Padhi Seshadev
Published: July 2024

In this paper the authors present three different Lyapunov-type inequalities for a higher-order Caputo fractional differential equation with identical boundary conditions marking the inaugural instance of such an approach in the existing literature. Their findings extend and complement certain prior results in the literature.
Konsep Pendidikan Karakter Anak menurut Sa'id bin 'Ali bin Wahf Al-Qahthani dalam Kitab Kitab Al-Hadyu An-Nabawi fi Tarbiyah Al-Aulad
Authors: `Aini Syara Qurrotul , Hasanah
Published: July 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana konsep pendidikan karakter anak menurut Dr. Sa’i?d bin ‘Ali? bin Wahf Al-Qah?t?ha?ni? dalam kitab Al-Hadyu Al-Nabawi fi? Tarbiyah Al-Aula?d fi? ?hau` Al-Kita?b wa Al-Sunnah. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian Library Research, yaitu penelitian kepustakaan. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan Teknik dekumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan metode deskriptif analitik dengan teknik analisa isi (content analysis). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa Konsep Pendidikan Karakter Anak dalam Kitab Al-Hadyu Al-Nabawi fi? Tarbiyah Al-Aula?d fi? ?hau` Al-Qur`an wa Al-Sunnah karya Dr. Sa’i?d bin ‘Ali? bin Wahf Al-Qah?t?ha?ni? yakni difokuskan untuk orangtua dalam memberikan pendidikan karakter anak melalui 7 pembahasan yaitu: 1) pengajaran ilmu syariat, 2) pendidikan pengembangan akal, 3) pendidikan pembiasaan berakhlak mulia, 4). pendidikan dengan sikap bijak dan lemah lembut terhadap anak, 5) pendidikan dengan kasih sayang, 6) menyertai anak setelah baligh, 7) mengajari anak dalam memilih lingkungan dan teman yang baik.
Pentingnya Penerapan Digital Parenting dalam Perkembangan Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Riam Zaenal Abidin , Alam Mufassirul
Published: July 2024

Rentang umur anak usia dini merupakan periode emas dalam masa perkembangan anak, durasi waktu tersebut semestinya digunakan secara efektif dan efisien oleh orang tua untuk memacu kecerdasan anak. Kehadiran gadget berpotensi mendatangkan dampak negatif bagi anak usia dini, penggunaan gadget yang tidak terkontrol pada anak usia dini menyebabkan anak mengalami ketergantungan terhadap gadget, situasi ini diperparah dengan kecenderungan orang tua yang menjadikan gadget sebagai alat untuk mendiamkan anak saat melakukan perilaku yang dianggap melahirkan kebisingan. Kehadiran digital parenting memiliki peran besar dalam mengedukasi orang tua di satu sisi dan menghindarkan anak usia dini dari pengaruh buruk gadget, pemahaman tentang digital parenting tergolong kebutuhan mendesak bagi orang tua yang hidup di era digital dimana persentuhan dengan gadget hampir mustahil dihindarkan, digital parenting tidak memiliki misi mengisolasi penuh anak usia dini dari gadget, sebaliknya digital parenting hanya berupaya memastikan bahwa gadget tidak mendatangkan dampak merusak bagi anak. Digital parenting memandu orang tua dalam menerapkan skema pembatasan penggunaan gadget pada anak usia dini. Usaha menerapkan digital parenting memiliki hambatan tertentu baik internal maupun eksternal, hambatan tersebut bisa diatasi bila orang tua memiliki kesadaran utuh untuk menerapkan digital parenting dalam pola asuh anak usia dini. Jika skema digital parenting diterapkan dengan baik, maka anak usia dini akan terhindar dari pengaruh buruk gadget serta mampu memanfaatkan periode emas pertumbuhannya.
Upaya Guru dalam Meningatkan Kemampuan Kerja Sama Anak Usia Dini Melalui Metode Proyek di RA Ibnu Hazar Jakarta Pusat
Authors: Harisa Arizka , Sholichah Aas Siti , Naidah Alfin
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini di latar belakangi oleh kumampuan anak dalam bekerja sama, sikap tolong menolong, bersosialisasi, dan minim nya kosakata bahasa anak dalam berkomunikasi dan mengungkapkan gagasan nya serta minim nya pembelajaran dari pihak sekolah dan guru dalam memberikan tugas secara berkelompok kepada anak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan sikap kerja sama anak dalam menyelesaikan masalah dengan cara berkelompok dengan teman-teman nya dengan mengunakan metode proyek di RA Ibnu Hazar Jakarta Pusat. Adapun subjek pada penelitian ini terutama pada anak kelas B1 dengan usia 5-6 tahun di RA Ibnu Hazar Jakarta Pusat. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang bersifat kualitatif. Dengan mengambil latar penerapan metode proyek atau disebut dengan metode berkelompok dengan membuat kreativitas pesawat botol dalam upaya meningkatkan kerja sama anak di RA Ibnu Hazar Jakarta Pusat. Pengambilan data dilakukan menggunakan observasi yang di sesuaikan dengan STTPA anak usia 5-6 tahun, dan dokumentasi. Peningkatan kemampuan anak dalam bekerja sama pada metode proyek dapat ditandai dengan kemampuan anak dalam bekerja sama, taat pada peraturan kegiatan, menghargai hasil atau pendapat teman, merespon dengan baik, dan aktif saat bersosialisasi dengan teman-teman nya. Hasil peningkatan dari 5 aspek tersebut pada anak kelas B1 5-6 tahun di RA Ibnu Hazar Jakarta Pusat diraih dengan skor tertinggi dalam penilaian yaitu pada siklus ke III dengan hasil kerja sama anak mencapai 80% atau setara dengan 12 anak dari jumlah anak keseluruhan 15 anak pada kelompok B1. Penelitian ini dianggap telah berhasil karena penelitian terakhir sudah mencapai tingkat keberhasilan dengan nilai 80%.
The economics of a national anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention program for amateur football players: a Markov model analysis
Authors: Ross Andrew , Kim Joosup , McKay Marnee , Pappas Evangelos , Hardaker Natalie , Whalan Matt , Peek Kerry
Published: July 2024

Objectives

To estimate the long term cost savings, return on investment, and gain in quality‐adjusted life years (QALYs) that could be achieved by a national anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention program for amateur football (soccer) players in Australia.

Study design

Markov model decision analysis.

Setting, participants

Two hypothetical scenarios including all amateur football players in Australia (340 253 players): no intervention, and a national ACL injury prevention program. Transitions between health states, including ACL rupture, meniscal injury, knee osteoarthritis, and total knee replacement were made in one‐year cycles over 35 years from a societal perspective.

Main outcome measures

Cost savings, return on investment, and QALY gain achieved in the prevention program scenario relative to control scenario, by age group (10–17, 18–34, 35 years or older) and gender. Secondary outcomes: incidence of ACL rupture, knee osteoarthritis, total knee replacement, and total knee replacement revision.

Results

The total mean cost of an ACL injury was estimated to be $30 665. The national injury prevention program was projected to save $52 539 751 in medical and societal costs caused by ACL ruptures in amateur footballers over 35 years; the estimated return on each dollar invested in the program was $3.51. Over this period, the number of players with ruptured ACLs could be reduced by 4385 (9%), the number of knee osteoarthritis cases by 780 (8.1%), and the number of total knee replacements by 121 (8.1%); 445 QALYs were gained.

Conclusion

Our findings support investing in a national, evidence‐based program for the primary prevention of ACL injuries in amateur football players.
Nutrition Intervention in reducing gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Girma Mengistu Assaye , Tarawally Abubakar , Apriana Berkanis Adelbertha , Indriani Diah
Published: July 2024

To review literature about Nutrition Intervention in reducing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). We conducted a literature search for published articles on “Nutrition Therapy in reducing Gestational Diabetes” “Nutrition therapy” Gestational diabetes” “diabetes” and “Gestation” as keywords search in the Sothern Medical University Library Electronic resources (E-resources), PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science and other databases including Google Scholar. A search strategy was developed for each database with no restriction on language and publication status, 75% of the papers used in this study were published in the last 5 years. Several studies have established that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an alarming health problem worldwide and is one of the most common complications of nutrition intervention in addressing GDM in pregnant women and one of the causes of the T2DM in the world. During pregnancy, it is most likely to be a critical moment for appropriate therapy and activities aimed at reducing the incidence of T2DM.
Integrated approach to risk analysis in financial statements to ensure economic security of the enterprise
Authors: Nogoibaeva Elvira , Mamatova Nazira , Derkenbaeva Saltanat , Omurzakova Umut
Published: July 2024

In the current conditions of international turbulence, it remains particularly important to find new approaches to analysing risks for enterprises to ensure their quality future functioning. In this regard, the study aimed to propose one such approach, which would allow for assessment of the provision of economic security for companies. The study used a systematic approach and forecasting method to analyse financial statements, applying a process approach that includes evaluating the market position, external factors, and company reputation. This comprehensive assessment helped to identify risks and find mitigation methods. Financial risks identified in the company’s statements were categorised into market, credit, and liquidity risks. This approach was applied to Manas International Airport Joint-Stock Company from 2017 to 2023. The systematic approach assessed the company’s stable market position, positively impacting financial stability. Studying external factors, such as economic conditions and regulatory changes, helped evaluate potential risks. The forecasting method assessed financial indicators like profitability, sales, and assets, revealing positive trends: increased profitability, higher sales volumes and assets, and reduced debt load. These trends indicate financial stability and effective control of risks, even in crises. Liquidity analysis showed sufficient liquid assets to cover short-term obligations, emphasising financial stability. Thus, the company effectively manages financial risks. The results obtained in the framework of the study can be applied for further assessment of the economic well-being of enterprises in Kyrgyzstan, both by government representatives and independent representatives
Empatia (parte I)
Authors: Uehara Beatriz Yumi , Norman Armando Henrique , Morgado Thaís de Almeida
Published: July 2024

Introdução: Este artigo explora o tema da empatia na relação médico-paciente. Objetivo: Contribuir para o aperfeiçoamento das habilidades de comunicação clínica ao revisar o entendimento e a aplicação da empatia na prática clínica. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão não sistemática dos principais livros utilizados na comunicação clínica sobre o tema da empatia. O recorte metodológico compreendeu as seguintes etapas: (1) amostra intencional da literatura; (2) coleta e leitura de dados — i.e., extração de fragmentos dos textos; (3) análise do conteúdo, com o foco na definição, importância e instrumentalização para a aplicação prática; (4) seleção e síntese, para facilitar a compreensão e a contextualização sobre o tema; e (5) comparação e ponderação do conteúdo selecionado. Resultados: A abrangência com que a empatia foi trabalhada na literatura selecionada resultou em três níveis de densidade empática: baixa, moderada e alta. Assim, a baixa densidade empática limitou-se mais à definição e importância do tema; a densidade moderada incorporou algum exemplo de como aplicar a empatia, porém de forma fragmentada; e a alta densidade empática abordou o tema de modo mais completo, facilitando a instrumentalização na prática clínica. Há concordância na literatura analisada de que a prática da empatia reflete-se na melhoria do cuidado médico, entretanto seu exercício permanece no campo racional. Ao exemplificar a aplicação prática da empatia, os autores sugerem que o médico adote uma postura isenta de julgamentos, ao mesmo tempo que propõem um exercício imaginativo, de adivinhação dos sentimentos/emoções do paciente. Apesar de os autores de alta densidade empática compreenderem a importância das emoções e nomeá-las no processo, percebe-se a necessidade de um desdobramento e aprofundamento a partir desse ponto. Conclusões: Por se tratar de um assunto complexo, com vários matizes, a empatia é abordada de diferentes formas na literatura selecionada. Isso evidencia sua riqueza e originalidade, ao mesmo tempo que apresenta lacunas para sua aplicação na prática clínica.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF ARMED BANDITRY IN NIGER STATE: A CASE STUDY OF KONTAGORA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Owonibi Oladunni Elizabeth , Kotagora Aminu Sani , Ibeto Ismaila Aliyu , Yahaya Ummi Safiyanu
Published: July 2024

The research focused on effects of armed banditry on socio-economic activities of Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State. The study adopted a descriptive survey method. Samples of 260 respondents were selected from the most affected communities where banditry activities were rampant. Routine activity theory was adopted to explain the issue under investigation. Findings from the study revealed that kidnapping for ransom, cattle rustling, destruction and burning of stored food items, farms and properties amongst others were the major activities of bandits; while the loss of lives, farmlands, psychological depression amongst others were discovered to be the major effects of armed banditry in the study area. The study recommends that there is an argent need to strengthening security infrastructure, such as provision of more sophisticated detection equipment in the rural areas for early detection of arrival and settlement of bandits in the forestlands, provision of more sophisticated arms and ammunition to the security forces to eliminate banditry, collaboration with local vigilante and community members to tackle the menace of banditry in the study area.
Decoupled Unknown Input Observer for Takagi-Sugeno Systems: Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation to Synchronous Reluctance Motor
Authors: Hamdi Wail , Saadi Ramzi , Hammoudi Mohamed Yacine , Hamiane Madina
Published: July 2024

This paper introduces a decoupled unknown input observer (DUIO) for Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) systems, designed specifically for the synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM). The proposed DUIO method demonstrates enhanced robustness and accuracy in state estimation by effectively decoupling the influence of unknown inputs from the estimation error dynamics. Furthermore, the DUIO exhibits superior performance compared to the proportional integral observer (PIO) and the proportional multi-integral observer (PMIO) presented in previous studies, without the need for prior knowledge of the unknown input form or assumptions regarding its boundedness. Stability conditions, achieved using the quadratic Lyapunov function, are expressed as linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), which ensure asymptotic convergence of the estimation error. The effectiveness of the DUIO method is further validated in various scenarios through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) implementation. This innovative approach significantly enhances the accuracy and reliability of SynRM state estimations and unknown input detections.
Comparative Assessment of P&O, PSO Sliding Mode, and PSO-ANFIS Controller MPPT for Microgrid Dynamics
Authors: Dennai Mohammed Yassine , Tedjini Hamza , Nasri Abdelfatah
Published: July 2024

This paper compares different maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control strategies in microgrid dynamics, focussing on perturb and observe (P&O), adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), particle swarm optimisation (PSO), and PSO sliding mode controller techniques. The study investigates their performance under varying microgrid conditions, considering factors like weather and load variations. The simulation results provide a detailed comparative analysis of the power at the point of common coupling (PCC) for MPPT techniques at different time intervals. Both the P&O and PSO sliding mode recorded a power output of 287 kW, while PSO-ANFIS achieved a slightly higher power output of 294 kW. At 2.5 seconds, the P&O method recorded a power output of 712 kW, while the PSO sliding mode and the PSO-ANFIS techniques achieved 717 kW and 738 kW, respectively. Overall, the PSO-ANFIS technique consistently outperformed the other methods in terms of power output, demonstrating its effectiveness in maximising energy extraction and adaptability to dynamic conditions. These findings provide valuable insights for designing and implementing MPPT controllers in microgrid systems, emphasising the efficiency of the hybrid PSO-ANFIS technique in enhancing the overall performance and stability of renewable energy systems.
An Effective and Efficient Computation Architecture for Edge Computing Devices on IoMT-Based Deep Belief Networks
Authors: Kumar Jayaraman Rajendiran Dinesh , Venkatesalu Ramasamy Balaji , Titus T Joby , Samiyampalayam Palanisamy Karthi , Chandramohan Visvesvaran
Published: July 2024

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is one of the growing and emerging technologies in recent trends. Faster computation is the major requirement of any edge computing device. Edge computing systems require Effective Computation Blocks (ECB) to store and process signals between users and the cloud. The time taken for trans-receiving and processing of the signal should be minimal, which is mentioned as latency. The ECB assures high-end power transmissions, especially in autonomous vehicles, robotic surgery, diagnosis, and medicine distributions. The ECB architecture is based on highly effective computation. The computation is independent of internet connectivity and therefore the major suspect is uncertainty. This work focuses on the development of sustainable approximation adder for edge devices of IoMT. This architecture performance is measured at the deep learning architectures which are familiar at the edge devices of cloud computing. In cases of low internet, the computing devices are slower, which causes all devices and applications to go down the track. By implementing the proposed adder (PAXA) at the edge, computing gets around the dependencies by locating data that is closer to the possibility, which speeds up applications and improves their availability and also in the applications where it requires high speed and low-power availability.
Fundamentals and Semi-Analytical Analysis for Modeling the Capacity of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers for Temperature Control in Hydrological Applications
Authors: Gregorio Hortelano-Capetillo Juan , Sergio Téllez-Martínez Jorge , Luis Zúñiga-Cerroblanco José , Saldaña-Robles Alberto , César González-Juárez Julio , Alberto González-Rodríguez Carlos
Published: July 2024

Currently, shell and tube heat exchangers comprise a group of equipment called profitable interest due to their usefulness in various industrial sectors. Its appropriate design is coupled to processes in a sustainable development scenario, mainly for use in laboratories or home services. The semi-analytical analysis of these complex systems currently allows for achieving temperature control objectives in the substances used, such as water, without detailed modeling of the hydrodynamics that develop due to the flow conditions. For this purpose, the development of computational tools that implement algorithms based on correlations for determining Nusselt numbers is proposed. Specifying key correlations that determine optimal operating conditions can be used to define process efficiency and contribute to the concept of net zero energy. Simultaneously, the transfer of thermal energy can continue in subprocesses, contributing to reuse and reducing the carbon footprint if the source of the energy comes from fuels or to efficiency if it comes from renewable energies.
Perspective Chapter: Mastering RNA Interference (RNAi) Delivery – Strategies for Effective Targeting and Gene Silencing
Authors: Kh. Abosalha Ahmed , Makhlouf Stephanie , Islam Paromita , Mohapatra Shyam , Prakash Satya
Published: July 2024

RNA interference (RNAi), a mechanism for post-transcriptional gene silencing using small interfering RNA (siRNA) or microRNA (miRNA), has emerged as a promising approach for managing numerous genetic disorders by selectively targeting and degrading the mRNA of implicated genes. However, the clinical application of these therapeutics is hindered by significant challenges that limit their delivery to target sites. RNAi therapeutics face multiple extracellular and intracellular barriers post-administration, including rapid glomerular excretion, recognition, and opsonization by the reticuloendothelial system (RES), and catalytic degradation by nucleases, leading to poor cellular and tissue penetration. To address these challenges, various delivery strategies have been explored to efficiently transport these RNAi therapeutics to their intended tissues. These strategies encompass chemical modification, bioconjugation with specific ligands, and carrier-mediated approaches. Nanotechnology-based delivery systems have demonstrated remarkable capabilities in encapsulating and delivering these molecules to their specific cells. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop innovative delivery systems that can effectively encapsulate and target RNAi therapeutics. By targeting key genes, RNA interference holds the potential to address numerous genetic, viral, and cancer diseases at an early stage. This book chapter explores several studies detailing diverse design strategies aimed at overcoming the hurdles encountered in RNAi delivery.
Evacuation Behaviors and Disaster Preparedness of Local Residents during River Flooding: The Case of Typhoon 19 of 2019 in Japan
Authors: Ishiuchi Teppei
Published: July 2024

Japan is known as a disaster-prone country and has experienced frequent heavy rainfall disasters in recent years. Typhoon No. 19 in 2019 caused extensive damage in many parts of Japan. Therefore, this chapter describes the behaviors of residents in areas where river flooding occurred and their usual awareness of disaster preparedness at the time. In particular, the situation of residents who evacuated or did not evacuate and their usual awareness of disaster prevention are described. In addition, the results of a survey on disaster preparedness will be described by conducting interviews with residents living in a landslide hazard warning zone, which is a particularly dangerous area in the event of a torrential rain disaster.