bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Atigossou Orthelo Léonel Gbètoho , Capo-chichi Sègbédji Joseph Martial , Mitchaї Penielle Mahutchegnon , Honado Aristide S
Published: December 2024

Background

A significant proportion of individuals with disabilities in resource-limited countries require at least 1 assistive technology (AT) device to enhance their functioning and autonomy. However, there is limited evidence regarding the actual needs of AT users in these regions concerning the adequacy of ATs.

Objective

This research aims to assess the effects of ATs on AT users in a resource-limited country.

Methods

A cross-sectional study will be conducted in Benin, a sub-Saharan African country, using a nonprobability sample of AT users. Participants will undergo evaluation using standardized tools to assess their psycho-affective status, satisfaction with ATs, perception of the functional effects of ATs, well-being, and quality of life. Additionally, a survey based on the World Health Organization's rATA (rapid assistive technology assessment) tool will be conducted to gather sociodemographic and other data concerning the use of ATs. The findings will be organized and discussed using the Consortium on Assistive Technology Outcomes Research taxonomy, focusing on aspects related to the effectiveness and social significance of ATs, as well as the subjective well-being of AT users.

Results

The process of identifying potential participants began in August 2024, and data collection is scheduled to start in January 2025 and continue for 12 months.

Conclusions

This research will provide an overview of the effects induced by the use of ATs, as well as describe the profile of AT users in Benin. To our knowledge, this will be the first study to examine the impact of ATs in Benin. It will therefore make a significant contribution to the existing data on the use of ATs in sub-Saharan Africa.

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

PRR1-10.2196/60869
Effect on Response Rates of Adding a QR Code to Patient Consent Forms for Qualitative Research in Patients With Cancer: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Wyse Rebecca , Forbes Erin , Norton Grace , Viana Da Silva Priscilla , Fakes Kristy , Johnston Sally Ann , Smith Stephen R , Zucca Alison
Published: December 2024

Background

The successful conduct of health and medical research is largely dependent on participant recruitment. Effective, yet inexpensive methods of increasing response rates for all types of research are required. QR codes are now commonplace, and despite having been extensively used to recruit study participants, a search of the literature failed to reveal any randomized trial investigating the effect of adding a QR code on qualitative research response rates.

Objective

This study aimed to collect data on rates of response, consent, and decline among patients with cancer, and the average time taken to respond following randomization to receive either a QR code or no QR code on the patient consent form for a qualitative research study.

Methods

This was a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) embedded within a qualitative research study. In total, 40 eligible patients received a recruitment pack for the qualitative study, which included an information statement, a consent form, and an addressed, stamped envelope to return their consent form. Patients were randomized 1:1 to the control (standard recruitment pack only) or intervention group (standard recruitment pack including modified consent form with a QR code).

Results

In total, 27 out of 40 patients (age: mean 63.0, SD 14.8 years; 45% female) responded to the consent form. A lower proportion of the QR code group (60%) responded (odd ratio [OR] 0.57, 95% CI 0.14-2.37; P=.44), compared to 75% of the standard recruitment group. However, a higher proportion of the QR group (35%) consented (OR 1.84, 95% CI 0.41-8.29; P=.43), compared to the standard recruitment group (20%). A lower proportion of the QR group (25%) declined (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.09-1.38; P=.13) relative to the standard recruitment group (55%). The mean response time of the QR code group was 16 days (rate ratio [RR] 0.79, 95% CI 0.47-1.35; P=.39) compared to 19 days for the standard recruitment group. None of the age-adjusted analyses were statistically significant.

Conclusions

This underpowered pilot study did not find any evidence that offering an option to respond through a QR code on a patient consent form for a qualitative study increased the overall patient response rate (combined rate of consent and decline). However, there was a nonsignificant trend, indicating that more patients who received the QR code consented compared to those who did not receive the QR code. This study provides useful preliminary data on the potential impact of QR codes on patient response rates to invitations to participate in qualitative research and can be used to inform fully powered RCTs.

Trial Registration

OSF Registries 10.17605/OSF.IO/PJ25X; https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/PJ25X
Evaluating the Impact of Assistive Technologies on Individuals With Disabilities in Benin: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Authors: Atigossou Orthelo Léonel Gbètoho , Capo-chichi Sègbédji Joseph Martial , Mitchaї Penielle Mahutchegnon , Honado Aristide S
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

A significant proportion of individuals with disabilities in resource-limited countries require at least 1 assistive technology (AT) device to enhance their functioning and autonomy. However, there is limited evidence regarding the actual needs of AT users in these regions concerning the adequacy of ATs.

OBJECTIVE

This research aims to assess the effects of ATs on AT users in a resource-limited country.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study will be conducted in Benin, a sub-Saharan African country, using a nonprobability sample of AT users. Participants will undergo evaluation using standardized tools to assess their psycho-affective status, satisfaction with ATs, perception of the functional effects of ATs, well-being, and quality of life. Additionally, a survey based on the World Health Organization's rATA (rapid assistive technology assessment) tool will be conducted to gather sociodemographic and other data concerning the use of ATs. The findings will be organized and discussed using the Consortium on Assistive Technology Outcomes Research taxonomy, focusing on aspects related to the effectiveness and social significance of ATs, as well as the subjective well-being of AT users.

RESULTS

The process of identifying potential participants began in August 2024, and data collection is scheduled to start in January 2025 and continue for 12 months.

CONCLUSIONS

This research will provide an overview of the effects induced by the use of ATs, as well as describe the profile of AT users in Benin. To our knowledge, this will be the first study to examine the impact of ATs in Benin. It will therefore make a significant contribution to the existing data on the use of ATs in sub-Saharan Africa.

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

PRR1-10.2196/60869
Longitudinal Convergent and Known-Groups Validity and Sensitivity to Change of a Virtual Performance Measure in Patients with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis (Preprint)
Authors: Razmjou Helen , Denis Suzanne , Robarts Susan , Wainwright Amy , Dickson Patricia , Murnaghan John
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Subsequent to COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a different approach to health care utilization was required to improve safety and efficiency. In the post pandemic era, virtual care and remote assessment of musculoskeletal conditions has become more common, and examining the accuracy of the remote encounters remains vital. In 2023, an innovative video-based tool, the virtual performance measure (VPM) was introduced to assess the functional difficulties of patients with arthritis of the knee joint. Further validity of this tool is warranted to expand its application longitudinally, and in more diverse populations.

OBJECTIVE

The present study examined the longitudinal validity of the VPM, a digitally based outcome tool in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints who had undergone arthroplasty surgery.

METHODS

Patients completed an online survey after watching ten videos that demonstrated ten functional tasks with increasing prior to and at approximately 3-5 months following surgery. The lower extremity functional score (LEFS) was used as the reference measure. Longitudinal convergent and known-groups validity, and sensitivity to change were assessed.

RESULTS

Data of 120 patients, 80 (67%) females, mean age: 67, SD=9, 58 (48%) hips and 62 (52%) knees were examined. There was a statistically significant improvement in total VPM score (t=13.92, p<0.0001) and LEFS (t=16.04, p<0.0001) over time. The correlation between the post-op LEFS and VPM was strong (r=0.66, p<0.0001). The correlation between the change scores was moderate (r=0.51, p<0.0001). The AUC value for the VPM’s ability to differentiate between urgent and non-urgent candidates for surgery was 0.71 CI 95% (0.57-84). Sensitivity to change as measured by the standardized response mean was 1.27, CI 95% (1.09-1.45), indicating good ability to detect change over time.

CONCLUSIONS

The VPM demonstrated sufficient longitudinal convergent and known-groups validity and sensitivity to change in patients with hip and knee arthritis following arthroplasty. This tool has a potential to improve the delivery of care by increasing access, reducing the frequency of in-person visits, and improving the overall efficiency of the health care system following a major surgery.

CLINICALTRIAL

N/A Observational
Expectations of people in vulnerable situations on Check@Home digital home-based screening for type II diabetes and heart and kidney conditions - a qualitative focus group study (Preprint)
Authors: van der Kamp Jill , Krabbenborg Lotte , de Winter Andrea F.
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly introduced into the healthcare system. Not only healthcare professionals but also patients and citizens are increasingly asked to use digital health technologies to perform preventative care tasks for e.g. health monitoring and prevention purposes. Previous research showed that digital health technologies do not always fit the needs and wishes of end-users.

OBJECTIVE

Therefore, in this paper we investigated how prospective users, in our case people in vulnerable situations, e.g. having migration backgrounds, poverty, low literacy or intersections of those examples, envision to (not) use a currently developed home-based AI screening technology for the for the early detection of conditions of the heart, kidney and type II diabetes called Check@Home.

METHODS

Data were collected through five in-depth focus groups. Participants were recruited trough being at spaces where people in vulnerable situations spend time e.g. local community centres. To validate the results from the focus groups, our findings were discussed in two reflection sessions with professionals (representatives from patient organisations and social workers).

RESULTS

We found three common themes. First, our results show that participants believed they could reduce the burden on the health care system trough participating in healthy behaviour, such as preventative digital testing. Second, we found that people in vulnerable situations feared the digitalisation of the healthcare system. They expect to have less access to healthcare, for example because the skills needed to use digital health applications cannot always be used, e.g. because of a lack of head space due to financial worries. Not having access to healthcare that would otherwise be available to them just because it was digitalised, added to their already existing idea that the healthcare system was not taking care of them. Third, we found that people living in vulnerable situations have to make continuous trade-offs about what has priority at that moment in their lives because of challenging everyday life situations. For some participants this meant not participating in the screening technology in the way it was intended or not at all.

CONCLUSIONS

Our results show that while respondents accept the digital screening technology, they cannot always use the technology because of their everyday life situations in which they lack the opportunities or capabilities to do so. Our paper adds to our understanding of when, how and why people in vulnerable situations expect to (not) use digital AI screening technologies. Articulating needs and wishes of prospectives users in the early stages of a technology development is useful, as it can provide building blocks for e.g. technology developers and policymakers to create more accessible and inclusive healthcare systems in the future.
ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИЯ ПОКАЗАНИЙ АНАЛОГОВЫХ ИЗМЕРИТЕЛЬНЫХ ПРИБОРОВ С ПОМОЩЬЮ НЕЙРОННЫХ СЕТЕЙ
Authors: Чупринова О.
Published: December 2024

Рассмотрено построение архитектуры нейронной сети для снятия
показаний с аналоговых приборов. Описаны основные блоки
и используемые элементы, такие как сверточные сети ResNet
и Path Aggregation Network. Сделана оценка точности полученной
модели на тестовой выборке по двум функциям потерь Loss.
Administración y detección eficaz de fármacos por medio de dispositivos nanoestructurados tipo jaula: estudios teóricos y perspectivas
Authors: Celaya Christian A. , Araiza Daniel G. , Reina Miguel
Published: December 2024

Este artículo de revisión presenta el panorama actual del estudio de nanomateriales para aplicaciones relacionadas con la administración y detección de fármacos. Debido a los grandes avances en la fabricación y síntesis de nanomateriales, desde hace algunas décadas, estos sistemas aplicados al campo biomédico han constituido una revolución. En específico y debido a sus extraordinarias características fisicoquímicas, el estudio de pequeñas nanoestructuras con geometrías de jaulas cerradas de 24 átomos ha sido la motivación de un intenso trabajo desde la ciencia básica. Más aún, de entre las diversas potenciales áreas tecnológicas, estos sistemas han sido recurrentemente propuestos en aplicaciones relacionadas con la administración y detección de fármacos. Este trabajo de revisión se enfoca en los hallazgos teóricos más relevantes obtenidos por metodologías computacionales y más precisamente utilizando la teoría de funcionales de la densidad (TFD). El estudio de estos nanomateriales por métodos computacionales TDF ha constituido una estrategia exitosa, pues ha ayudado a mejorar el diseño de estos y a evaluar sus diversas propiedades. Estos hallazgos teóricos han guiado la síntesis y aplicación en sistemas biológicos reales.
Práctica docente de evaluación en la formación ciudadana
Authors: Ariza González Gissel Jasbleydy , Barrera Quiroga Diego Mauricio
Published: December 2024

Este artículo se elaboró con el propósito de analizar y comprender la interacción entre la práctica pedagógica y el proceso evaluativo en la formación de ciudadanos. El estudio se desarrolló en la Institución Educativa Instituto Técnico Agroindustrial de la Amazonia, específicamente en el nivel preescolar uno, bajo la dirección de la docente Clara (así la denominaremos para efectos de preservar su identidad social). Durante la investigación, se identificaron los elementos a los que la educadora otorgaba mayor importancia al orientar su enseñanza, así como los parámetros de conducta considerados “aceptables” en el aula, con el fin de que los estudiantes asimilaran la dinámica social que deben adoptar. Asimismo, se examinó el enfoque evaluativo aplicado en este nivel educativo y su implementación en la jornada escolar. Este análisis no solo permitió vislumbrar cómo se articulan la enseñanza y la evaluación en el contexto preescolar, sino que ofreció perspectivas para optimizar estas prácticas en función de una formación integral que promueva competencias ciudadanas desde la primera infancia.
An Evaluation of the Proposed Serbia-Kosovo Land Swap Deal and its Potential Status under Applicable International Law
Authors: Mak Ryan
Published: December 2024

With only about half of the members of the United Nations recognizing its declaration of independence, the lack of universal consensus on Kosovo’s independence in 2008 has put the country’s status legal status as a legitimate state in limbo. The Serbia-Kosovo land swap deal has been proposed as a way to break the deadlock and potentially lead to the international recognition of Kosovo. This article evaluates the applicable legal standards under international law form both of the scenarios—that Kosovo is and is not a sovereign state. It explored the issues from the perspectives of purely territorial exchange, groups of people in terms of the legality of population exchanges and rights of self-determination and minority rights.  It also investigates the implication of the land swap on individual human rights issues under the existing legal framework, thereby considering if the deal is compliant with international law and providing food for thought.
Le projet d'échange de territoires entre la Serbie et le Kosovo : la perspective du droit international
L'absence de consensus sur l’indépendance du Kosovo en 2008 a laissé le statut juridique du pays en suspens : seulement la moitié des États membres des Nations unies le reconnaissent comme un État indépendant. L'accord d'échange de territoires entre la Serbie et le Kosovo a été proposé comme un moyen de sortir de l'impasse et d'aboutir à la reconnaissance internationale du Kosovo. Dans cet article, l’auteur  évalue les normes juridiques applicables en vertu du droit international dans les deux scénarios, à savoir si on suppose que le Kosovo est ou n'est pas un État souverain. Les problèmes soulevés par le projet d’accord sont abordés sous les angles de l'échange purement territorial, des groupes de personnes (en termes de légalité des échanges de population), du droit à l'autodétermination et des droits des minorités. L'échange de territoires a également de fortes implications pour le cadre juridique actuel sur les droits des individus, ce qui pousse à une examination de la conformité de l’accord au droit international et fournit des pistes pour une réflexion plus approfondie sur ce type de projets territoriaux.
A Liderança como Catalisadora da Inovação nas Organizações: Uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura
Authors: Wegrzinovski Pickssius Maylla , De Faria Silva Robson , Pozza Ellwanger Manuela
Published: December 2024

A liderança é reconhecida como um fator chave para o comportamento inovador dos funcionários, essencial para a sobrevivência das organizações em um mundo em constante mudança. A inovação, vista como um processo de desenvolvimento dinâmico, visa melhorar processos e atender às necessidades dos consumidores. Os líderes desempenham um papel crucial em todos os níveis desse processo, incentivando a busca de novas oportunidades e criando um ambiente propício à inovação. Assim, a liderança influencia diretamente os resultados organizacionais, motivando colaboradores e melhorando o desempenho. Este estudo busca entender como a liderança catalisa a inovação nas organizações, analisando as competências necessárias dos líderes para criar um ambiente favorável à inovação. A pesquisa é uma revisão sistemática da literatura, utilizando uma metodologia rigorosa para identificar e avaliar os estudos relevantes, com o objetivo de fornecer clareza sobre a importância da liderança na promoção da inovação.
How Different Are Family Medicine Residents Who Desire Additional Training?
Authors: Carek Peter J. , Carek Stephen M. , Emerson John , Nelson Vicki , Sairenji Tomoko , Fleischer Sarah , Peterson Lars E.
Published: December 2024

Background and Objectives: Limited knowledge is present regarding how fellowship training correlates with graduate outcomes and whether current residents desire an additional year of residency training. The aim of this study is to examine trends in fellowship training and compare residency and practice outcomes between those interested and those not interested in fellowship training as well as the proportion of residents desiring an additional year of residency training.
Methods: We compared data from the American Board of Family Medicine Initial Certification Questionnaire (2017–2019) to the National Graduate Survey (NGS; 2020–2022). We used bivariate analysis and ꭓ2 tests to assess for changes over time and to determine whether an association exists between those likely to pursue a fellowship and those interested in an additional year of residency training.
Results: The final sample included 4,930 residency graduates with NGS data (response rate 46.8%). Overall, most (71.0%) respondents were not interested in any type of additional training. We found no differences in interest in a fellowship based on in-training examination (ITE), certification scores, or milestones attainment. Respondents without interest in a fellowship were more likely to provide continuity of care in practice, while respondents with interest in a fellowship were more likely to be faculty and less likely to have symptoms of burnout.
Conclusions: Intention for fellowship training is associated with future faculty members and lower rates of symptoms of burnout and continuity practice. A majority of responding family medicine residents (>70%) do not favor an additional year of residency training.
Russian Voice in World Literature: Classics of the Crisis Age
Authors:   A. M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Polonskiy Vadim V.
Published: December 2024

By the end of the 19th century, Russian literature had gained world- leading status. This process was connected in particular, with the political realities generated by Russia’s defeat in the Crimean War (1853–1856), the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871 (as a result of which the role of the ideal Other in French cultural consciousness was transferred from Germany to Russia) and the birth of L’Entente on the outskirts of the First World War. In this context, the importance of E.-M. de Vogüé’s book “Russian Novel” (1886), which played the role of a cultural accompaniment to the political doctrine of creating the Franco-Russian alliance (1891–1892), should be assessed. The links between politics and literature were often paradoxical. Thus, the Crimean War, accompanied in the West by building an anti-Russian propaganda industry, simultaneously contributed to the rooting of Russophile tendencies in Western European literature. The article pays special attention to modelling the image of the Other on the example of N. M. Karamzin and F. M. Dostoevsky. It is concluded that for the world’s critical reception, Russian classics are often fundamentally “non-classical”: they are a phenomenon of a Modern type associated with the metaphysics of the rational paradigm crisis."
A Life History Study on the Identity and Agency Formation of Village Education Activists
Authors:   The Korean Society for the Study of Local Education Management, Lee Youngsun
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore the identity and agency of village education activists through situated learning and to expand discussions for supporting their capacity enhancement. The research method used for this study is based on Mandelbaum’s (1973) life history study, which analyzes three areas: ‘dimensions of life’, ‘turning points’, and ‘adaptations’.
The analysis results in the ‘dimensions of life’ area are as follows: First, the economic crisis in the family during childhood served as a cause to form an identity of self-reliance. Second, early employment during youth led to the exploration of identity. Third, experiencing family adversity caused a period of identity confusion. Fourth, acting as family problem solver helped to discover her self-motivated behaviors, which acted as the driving force for village education activists to obtain agency.
In the ‘turning points’ area: Personal conditions such as assimilation with the village community became a turning point in identity formation and the manifestation of agency as a prepared village education activist. Social conditions, such as acquiring matching skills to connect the village and people, and people with people, became a turning point in finding one’s position.
In the ‘adaptations’ area: Being a complete subject from a peripheral object based on a self-directed community activities, participation in self-directed learning processes, growing together with participating members, and learning in professional community networks formed the basis for the identity and agency of village education activists. Through the results of this life history research, discussions for supporting the growth of village education activists in regional education innovation and development were presented.
Analysis of Teachers’ Perceptions and Demands for Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education School Support Center
Authors:   The Korean Society for the Study of Local Education Management, Kim Hyo Eun , Choi Hye In , Song Su Won , Moon Young Jin
Published: December 2024

This study aimed to analyze teachers' perceptions and demands for school support focused on Incheon Metropolitan City Office of Education School Support Center. A self-reported survey was conducted among elementary and secondary school educators (principals, vice principals, and teachers) within the Incheon Metropolitan Office of Education. A total of 653 participants responded to the survey. The results of this study were as follows. First, 62.56% of respondents prioritized the reduction of unnecessary works commonly assigned to all schools as the primary meaning of school support. Only 21.57% of respondents reported having experience with school support center. Those with experience expressed general satisfaction and positive outcomes from the support received. However, more than half of those (78.43%) without experience in receiving support were unaware of the existence or role of school support center. Second, teachers generally demanded human resource support and administrative assistance from school support center. The desired works varied depending on their position, such as homeroom teachers, department heads, and (vice) principals. Based on these findings, this study suggested policy implications to explore the development of school support center.
Analysis of Issues on Admission in the General High School in Planned City: Mixed Research Method Approach
Authors:   The Korean Society for the Study of Local Education Management, Lim Jongheon , Lee Hojun , Kim Ji-sun , Shin Cholkyun
Published: December 2024

This study was conducted to analyze the issues related to the admission process of general high schools established in planned city. To achieve the research objectives, a convergent and equal-status mixed research method approach was employed, utilizing both qualitative(interview and focus group interview) and quantitative(online survey) investigations. The study results revealed several issues in school districts: ‘Integration with existing school district: diluting the original purpose of establishing new high school’, and ‘Separation from existing school district: differences in cut-off scores among school districts’. In the realm of student choice, issues identified included ‘Mutual support between school districts: allowing mutual support vs. restricting external support’, ‘Granting district choice: balancing cut-off scores between school districts vs. equity issues between school districts’, and ‘Expanding beyond quotas: minimizing students who don’t have admission vs. declining quality of high school education’. Regarding the admission methods, the characteristics identified were ‘Middle school academic performance: the most fair and acceptable selection’, ‘Self-directed learning admission: concerns about fairness’, and ‘Lottery assignment: too much advantage and disadvantage left to luck’. Based on the research results, this study discusses the issues in the admissions system for general high schools in planned cities and suggests plans for designing admissions system.
7. Diabetes Technology: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2025
Authors:   American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee, ElSayed Nuha A. , McCoy Rozalina G. , Aleppo Grazia , Balapattabi Kirthikaa , Beverly Elizabeth A. , Briggs Early Kathaleen , Bruemmer Dennis , Echouffo-Tcheugui Justin B. , Ekhlaspour Laya , Garg Rajesh , Khunti Kamlesh , Lal Rayhan , Lingvay Ildiko , Matfin Glenn , Pandya Naushira , Pekas Elizabeth J. , Pilla Scott J. , Polsky Sarit , Segal Alissa R. , Seley Jane Jeffrie , Stanton Robert C. , Bannuru Raveendhara R.
Published: December 2024

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) “Standards of Care in Diabetes” includes the ADA’s current clinical practice recommendations and is intended to provide the components of diabetes care, general treatment goals and guidelines, and tools to evaluate quality of care. Members of the ADA Professional Practice Committee, an interprofessional expert committee, are responsible for updating the Standards of Care annually, or more frequently as warranted. For a detailed description of ADA standards, statements, and reports, as well as the evidence-grading system for ADA’s clinical practice recommendations and a full list of Professional Practice Committee members, please refer to Introduction and Methodology. Readers who wish to comment on the Standards of Care are invited to do so at professional.diabetes.org/SOC.
Enhancement of Internal Business Process Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Santoso Joseph Teguh , Wibowo Agus , Raharjo Budi
Published: December 2024

This research aims to explore the feasibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled process improvement systems to assist businesses in optimizing Internal Business Process (IBP) by making and adopting suggestions and improvements. Over the last two decades’ technological advances in the new generation have allowed us to use more sophisticated systems to speed up different tasks, as well as AI which has cognate from theory to something more efficient and applicable. This study confirms that a feasible AI-based system can provide benefits to companies in terms of increasing revenue. A mixed method was used; quantitative research was carried out through surveys to gather knowledge about the use of AI in the IBP, while qualitative research was carried out through interviews to obtain an overview of the use of AI in certain IBP. The results show that constructing AI in process optimization is a complicated task than one might expect.
Detection of UDP Flooding DDoS Attacks on IoT Networks Using Recurrent Neural Network
Authors: Warcita  , Kurniabudi  , Eko Arip Winanto
Published: December 2024

Internet of Thing (IoT) is a concept where an object can transfer data through a network without requiring human interaction. Complex IoT networks make it vulnerable to cyber attacks such as DDoS UDP Flood attacks, UDP Flood attacks can disrupt IoT devices. Therefore, this study proposes an attack detection method using a deep learning approach with the Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) method. This study uses Principle Component Analysis (PCA) to reduce the feature dimension, before learning using RNN. The purpose of this study is to test the combined performance of the PCA and RNN methods to detect DDoS UDP Flood attacks on IoT networks. The testing in this study used 10 datasets sourced from CICIOT2023 containing UDP Flood and Benign DDoS traffic data, and the testing was carried out using three epoch parameters (iterations), namely 10, 50, and 100. The test results using RNN epoch 100 were superior, showing satisfactory performance with an accuracy value of 98%, precision of 99%, recall of 99%, and f1-score of 99%. Based on the experimental results, it can be concluded that combining PCA and RNN is able to detect UDP Flooding attacks by showing high accuracy.
Early Detection Depression Based On Action Unit and Eye Gaze Features Using a Multi-Input CNN-WoPL Framework
Authors: Sugiyanto Sugiyanto , Purnama I Ketut Eddy , Yuniarno Eko Mulyanto , Purnomo Mauridhi Hery
Published: December 2024

Depression is a common mental disorder with significant life impact, including a high risk of suicide. Patients with depression attempt suicide five times more often than the general population. Self-reporting, subjective judgement and clinician expertise influence conventional diagnostic methods. For timely intervention and effective treatment, early and accurate diagnosis of depression is essential. This study proposes a framework called Multi-Input CNN-WoPL, a CNN-based method without a pooling layer that combines two features - action units and gaze - to improve accuracy and robustness in automatic depression detection. Pooling layer reduces spatial dimension of feature map, resulting in loss of information related to expression data, affecting depression detection result. The performance of the proposed method results in an accuracy of 0.994 and F1 score = 0.993, the F1 score value close to 1.0 indicates that the proposed method has good precision, recall and performance.
Semantic Approach for Digital Restoration of Balinese Lontar Manuscripts
Authors: Sarasvananda Ida Bagus Gede , I Gde Eka Dharsika  , Saputra I Wayan Kelvin Widana , Welda Welda
Published: December 2024

Balinese lontar manuscripts represent a cultural heritage containing significant historical, religious, and scientific values. However, their centuries-old age makes them vulnerable to damage. This research proposes a semantic-based digital restoration solution to address this issue. The semantic approach comprehends the meaning and structure of the lontar text, ensuring an accurate restoration process that preserves the original meaning. The development of the semantic-based digital restoration is built using the Design Science Research Methodology (DSRM). The system is equipped with data management features that accommodate new data, ensure accurate information updates, and maintain the integrity of relationships between entities. Testing through SPARQL query approaches and black-box testing indicates that data additions, deletions, and modifications function well without conflicts or inconsistencies. Moreover, the system performs as expected and is ready for use. The implications of this research suggest that semantic-based digital restoration can be an effective solution for preserving Balinese lontar manuscripts and similar cultural heritage.
Design of BIPA Teaching Materials in the Riau Islands Context for Darmasiswa Students
Authors: Marsevani Maya , Bal Jannate Raj Kaur  , Gabriela Micheline Slikker  , Jennifer Wiwit  , Desty Febria
Published: December 2024

Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) is Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) is a learning program to help foreign students learn Indonesian and familiarize themselves with its culture. This study aims to design an Indonesian language learning book for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) by highlighting the culture of the Riau Islands at a university in Batam using audio-visual aids, especially for Darmasiswa Republic of Indonesia students. The aim of this research is to design Indonesian language teaching materials for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) that focus on the cultural context and local wisdom of the Riau Islands, especially for Darmasiswa program students. This research found that it is critical to include interactive and culturally relevant resources in BIPA training, using research and development (RnD) methodology using interviews as the instrument. There were 6 Darmasiswa students who were interested in learning Indonesian who were the subjects of the research. In collecting the data, interviews were conducted and to analyze the data the researchers transcribed the data that had been obtained. The results of this research shed new light on the process used to create BIPA teaching material books that can be used for learning for foreign students at the Riau Islands level. This shows that making BIPA textbooks interactive with audiovisual components and adding interactive sections can increase student interest and participation. BIPA learning can be brought closer to the goals and ability levels of students by practicing efficient strategies to overcome discovered deficiencies and redesigning learning materials to increase interaction, diversity and cultural relevance. The implication of this research is that providing BIPA teaching materials designed with the context of the Riau Islands can provide significant benefits for the learning of Indonesian language and culture by Darmasiswa students.
Student Learning Using Powtoon and PowerPoint Learning Media with a Contextual Teaching Approach
Authors: Kurniati  , Sri Rejeki  , Aliahardi Winata
Published: December 2024

As technological advances continue to develop, educators are challenged to create various forms of learning media. The presence of learning media in an educational process plays a vital role in increasing the effectiveness of communication and facilitating the delivery of knowledge by teachers to students, thus allowing teachers to be more creative and innovative in delivering content. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of using Powtoon and PowerPoint as media tools by applying a contextual teaching approach to improve the learning outcomes of grade IX students. This study used a quantitative approach, with the research design being a post-test-only control group. The research subjects consisted of two classes, each composed of 27 students. Data collection methods used in this study include tests and questionnaires. The research instruments included a six-item test and a ten-question questionnaire. The experimental method involved applying Powtoon in one class and PowerPoint in the other, with both classes applying the contextual teaching approach. After the data was collected, it was analyzed using descriptive statistics and a t-test. The analysis that was conducted shows that there is a significant difference in learning outcomes between the two groups of students using PowToon and PowerPoint. Based on these results, PowerPoint and PowerPoint media are effective in student learning outcomes. The implication of this research is to design more effective learning strategies by utilizing appropriate learning media and to explore further the various aspects of using learning media.
School Supervisors in Enhancing Education Quality via the School Accreditation Process
Authors: Hermawan Raharjo Putro  , Ahmad Muhibbin  , Sigit Haryanto
Published: December 2024

Improving the quality of education is a top priority. However, the current problem is that many schools still need to pay more attention to the quality of education. Based on this, this research aims to analyze the influence of school supervisors in improving the quality of education through the school accreditation process. The approach applied in this research is qualitative, while the data collection technique used combines qualitative and quantitative. The subjects of this research were 40 people (20 teachers and 20 education service staff). The methods used to collect data are document study, observation, and interviews. The instrument used in data collection was a questionnaire sheet. Quantitative data analysis techniques are applied to analyze the quality of school supervisors' performance, including three stages: data condensation, data display, and (3) Conclusion/verification. Quantitative Data Processing is carried out by providing questionnaire instruments and the urgency of handling each variable. The results of this research conclude that there is a gap in the role of school supervisors. This indicates that the school supervisor needs to be more optimal in carrying out his role as a supervisor. To overcome the gap in the role of school supervisors there are several efforts to eliminate the gap that occurs between education staff and teachers regarding the role of school supervisors, including increasing supervision and coaching, strengthening effective communication and collaboration, providing adequate support, developing the skills of school supervisors, and conducting evaluations and continuous improvement.
The Gewanci Application Media based on Smart Apps Creator on the Material of Imitating Animal Movements
Authors: Rahmi Amalia Utami  , Deasylina da Ary
Published: December 2024

In learning Cultural Arts in the realm of Dance, grade 1 teachers at SD Kanisius Beringin Semarang have not effectively utilized available learning resources; therefore, new media development is needed. The researcher aims to develop, determine the feasibility results, and test the effectiveness of the Smart Apps Creator-based Gewanci application media on the material of Imitating Animal Movements.This kind of study is referred to as development research using the ADDIE model. The research subjects consisted of media experts and material experts. The test was conducted on twenty three students who were in grade 1 of SD. This research use quantitative data to examine development. Data is collected via many methods such as observation, interviews, questionnaires, and testing. Data collection is conducted using a Likert Scale questionnaire. Data analysis encompasses quantitative, qualitative, and inferential statistical methodologies. The result of this research is to produce a learning media in the form of Gewanci Application which distinguishes itself from other applications, namely there are 15 videos of movement imitating rabbit animals, accompanied by attractive images and audio. This application is specifically designed to be in line with the teaching material. The findings of the media and material validation scores indicate that there are a total number of material validation scores with a percentage validation value of 93.7%. This suggests that these scores are very practical. Furthermore, media validation was considered very realistic, with a validation value percentage of 91%. Based on the t-test results, the use of the Gewanci application media has a significant impact. The N-gain test revealed a moderate improvement in learning outcomes from the pretest to the posttest. The findings suggest that the Gewanci app, developed using Smart Apps Creator, adequately meets the needs of dance education.
The Use of Solar Power Plant Media to Increase Literacy Ability Solar Energy of Students
Authors: Sianturi Manogari , Giawa Etika Nyama , Faradiba  , Masta Ngia , Guswantoro Taat , Murniarti Erni
Published: December 2024

Indonesian students' science literacy level, especially in understanding solar energy as a renewable resource, still needs to be higher. This deficiency can be caused by various factors, including the need for more utilization of educational materials that aim to improve students' science literacy. The main objective of this study was to enhance students' solar energy literacy skills by applying solar power plant learning materials. Purposive sampling was used to select participants from two groups of students: Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) and Faculty of Engineering (FT) who have completed physics of motion or introductory physics courses. FETT respondents numbered 33 people, consisting of 13 people from the Physics Education Study Program, 6 from the Chemistry Education Study Program, and 14 from the Biology Education Study Program. At the same time, The FT respondents were 23 students, consisting of 9 people from the Electrical Engineering Study Program and 14 from the Mechanical Engineering Study Program. Thus, the total number of respondents who met the criteria of this study amounted to 56 students. The assessment of solar energy literacy includes multiple-choice tests for cognitive aspects and questionnaires for affective and behavioral factors, which are managed through Google Forms. The provision of solar power plant learning modules increases knowledge, with the percentage of correct answers increasing in FKIP and FT students from pre-test to post-test. In conclusion, applying solar power plant learning materials can improve students' solar energy literacy skills.
THE METHODS, WAYS AND MATERIALS TO THE FORM CREATION OF THE PROCESS TO THE
ARCHITECTURAL FORMATION IN THE UKRAINIAN TEMPLE DUILDING
Authors:   Department of Architecture and
            Conservation, Lviv Polytechnic National University, Hnidets Rostyslav
Published: December 2024

We consider the process of forming, which is carried out by means of providing
differences, through structure, color, texture and texture. Form is conceived of as a
structure of elements and relationships hierarchically divided to establish a cumulative
unity. Its three objective categories are mass, texture and color. It will have a fuller
and more correct meaning if we understand it as a kind of “active energy”. The form
becomes for us “it”-the energy that unites its constituent elements into a single
integrity; the form can be considered a “force field” rather than a mere geometric
concept. Each element of this form has its own mass, texture, and color, but beyond
this, each element influences the other element. The past, present and future are united
by their “geometric form” and their energy. And the modularity of form and structure
becomes a property in the presence of repeating elements-modules of geometric,
constructive or functional expression. It becomes necessary to show the form as a
structure composed of elements and connections, both geometric and living. The lines
that outline the form as a structure are subject to certain rhythms, and in order to
achieve unity, it is necessary to choose in compositional variability, between
opposites: weight and lightness, mass and space, light and shadow, etc. A module as a
standard element is determined based on the requirements of compositional features. A
certain structure and rhythm, modularity and repeatability are inherent ideas for
wildlife and architecture. Their common features testify to the need for the principles
of forming and they are justified by the essence, the idea of symmetry and symmetry. The
fundamental point that determines the newest approach to the idea of dynamism, and its
application in shaping, is that it is tangential to geometry, with knowledge of spatial
laws, geometric properties of shapes, volumetricity of bodies and configurations,
principles, mathematical combinatorics, etc. The categories of composition in church
building are expressed by the tectonics and three-dimensional structure of the temple
building. The interdependence of structure and form, which embody the harmonious
expression of an idea in image, form, and compositional variety, create the process of
forming as a unity of form, content, and environment in the formation of a temple
building in architectural space and Being.