bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Eccentric Exercises in the Management of Chronic Achilles Tendinosis
Authors: van Usen Carla , Pumberger Barbara
Published: August 2021

Chronic Achilles tendinosis is commonly seen in clinical practice however the causes are largely unknown. In the last ten years good results have been reported with a range of approaches, one of which is eccentric training. Objective: This study reports on a systematic review of the literature to determine the effectiveness of eccentric training compared with other types of interventions for chronic Achilles tendinosis. Method: A systematic review of the published research literature was conducted to examine the quantity, nature, quality and significance of literature relevant to the effectiveness of eccentric training for chronic Achilles tendinosis. Subject inclusion criteria were being at least 16 years of age, having a minimum of three months of complaints and no other underlying pathologies. Results: Seven databases were searched, and 25 studies were included. They reflected a variety of research designs and study quality. Comparison interventions included surgery, medications and passive treatment. An index combining results and quality showed that the best options for managing Achilles tendinosis were medication and eccentric exercises. Taking account of factors such as cost, safety and inconvenience, eccentric exercises are favoured over drug intervention. Conclusion: Eccentric exercises are simple to perform and provide a cost effective, safe and efficient way to treat Achilles tendinosis. They should be considered first for all patients, before invasive interventions such as surgery and drug therapy.
Understanding Sleep Quality and Waking Cervico-Thoracic Symptoms
Authors: Gordon Susan , Grimmer Karen , Trott Patricia
Published: August 2021

Purpose: Using data from an epidemiological study described elsewhere (Gordon et al 2002 & 2007), multivariate logistic regression models were constructed to explore the association between sleep position, factors related to sleep quality, and the prevalence of waking symptoms (cervical spine pain and stiffness, headache, and aching in scapulae or arm regions). Method: A causal model was developed in which putative exposures were tested for their association with sleep quality, which was considered as an antecedent cause of waking cervico-thoracic symptoms. Results: Factors which significantly constrained sleep quality were identified as the presence of a medical condition, past history of injury or accident to the cervical spine, sleep position, and nocturnal bruxism. Poor sleep quality was significantly related to waking cervico-thoracic symptoms. Conclusions: The significant relationships between these factors highlight the need for assessment of all possible causes of waking cervico-thoracic symptoms in the clinical setting.
Physical Therapy Students' Perspectives on Disability
Authors: Williams Renee
Published: August 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine physical therapy students’ learning about disability through an Exploring Perspectives on Disability (EPOD) learning event that was developed by School of Rehabilitative Science, McMaster University. EPOD consists of two scheduled classes discussing disability, a shadowing experience with an individual with a disability living in the community, and writing a reflective summary assignment about their learning. The EPOD was developed to broaden students’ perspectives regarding disability, promote a positive attitude about disability, and facilitate best practice approaches in community-based care. Method: Fifty-seven students in the first semester of a Master’s entry level physical therapy program completed the EPOD event. In the reflective summary, they were asked to describe and reflect on their experiences and observations about the individual they shadowed. The summaries were transcribed into NUD*IST, a computerized software program for qualitative data management. Each summary was read by two of four investigators who independently read, coded, and categorized the entries, and then worked together to identify themes. Results: Three major themes were identified: (1) students’ assumptions about disability were challenged; (2) their understanding about supports and barriers for people with disability was enhanced; and (3) they acknowledged the professional growth and learning that occurred. Conclusions: Through the EPOD learning event, students gained new knowledge about disability and their attitudes about people with disability were influenced. The EPOD was important in broadening their perspectives concerning disability and promoting a positive attitude about disability
Assessing Clinical Placements in a B.Sc. Physiotherapy Program
Authors: Framtz Jose , Rhoda Anthea
Published: August 2021

Background: The clinical setting is one of the most valuable educational resources available to institutions training physiotherapy students. The experiences gained at the clinical settings assist graduates to grasp what the discipline of physiotherapy is all about. Objective: To evaluate existing clinical venues providing placement for physiotherapy students at the University of the Western Cape. Methodology: Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to gather data. A validated questionnaire was used to gather the quantitative information. The questionnaire consisted of a seventeen-item instrument using a Likert scale which ranged from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Five open ended questions were added to gather qualitative data which would enrich the quantitative responses. The quantitative data was analysed using SPSS and reported using descriptive statistics. The qualitative data were transcribed verbatim by an independent person and emerging themes were identified. Results: The study yielded a response rate of 61%. The majority of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed with the statements relating to satisfaction with clinical placements. The highest negative responses related to the clinicians attitudes and willingness to assist students. Conclusion: Physiotherapy students were found to be satisfied with their clinical rotations but highlighted areas that could be improved to enhance the learning that takes place at the clinical settings.
Intervention for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review
Authors: Hillier Susan
Published: August 2021

Prevalence of children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is high (6-13% of all school children) and the negative impact of their movement difficulties on their participation in recreation and academic pursuits is well documented. This secondary research systematically reviewed the available literature for evidence of effectiveness of interventions that aim to improve the movement capability of children with DCD. Specified databases were searched for appropriate studies, these were retrieved and two reviewers appraised the level and quality of evidence. Thirty one studies were included between levels I and III-3 of the NH & MRC protocol. Scoring using an established critical appraisal tool demonstrated variable quality. Meta-analysis was not possible due to the clinical heterogeneity of the primary studies. A best evidence synthesis of results was conducted, producing clear evidence that no intervention has poor results when compared to any intervention. The high number of purportedly different interventions and variable quality make definitive conclusions about the merits of specific approaches difficult. There may be generic qualities or factors in the studied interventions that are more important for effectiveness than specific content. More information is needed on the underlying mechanisms of DCD, factors influencing effectiveness and the broader pragmatics of intervention delivery.
Effects of participation in an aging game simulation activity on the attitudes of allied health students toward older adults
Authors: Henry Beverly , Douglass Carolinda , Kostiwa Irene
Published: August 2021

The Aging Game simulation activity was designed to improve medical students’ attitudes toward older adults. This study was conducted to determine if the Aging Game, adapted for use with allied health students, could yield positive results in the students’ levels of anxiety about aging and attitudes toward aging. The modified Aging Game was implemented at a large Midwestern university with 156 students from three allied health areas – nutrition and dietetics, physical therapy, and long-term care administration. All students actively engaged in the simulation activity and completed pre- and posttest questionnaires containing the Anxiety about Aging Scale (AAS) and the Aging Semantic Differential (ASD) measures. Results indicated most students had low anxiety about aging and positive attitudes toward older adults both before and after the Aging Game activity. Changes in the students’ pre- and posttest scores on AAS and/or ASD measures were mixed, with small differences in average scores. The demographics of the sample group for this study may partially explain the effects the simulation experience had on these allied health students. That some students took on a more negative attitude toward older adults after the simulation could be attributed to a more realistic view of the difficulties and challenges of aging. Also, the shortened timeframe of the Aging Game simulation may have affected the students’ reactions to the activity. Future activities to complement the simulation, such as reflective writing and interaction with older adults, may improve the impact of the Aging Game on the attitudes of allied health students.
Clinical Educators' Reactions to Ageing
Authors: Mandy Anne , Lucas Kevin , Hodgson Lisa
Published: August 2021

Ageism and negative attitudes towards ageing have been identified within the literature as a cause for concern. Reactions to ageing are known to be strongly positively correlated with attitudes towards older people in general. Moreover, the link between ageist practice and quality of care is also established, but implications for education and training have not been explored. The aim of this study was to investigate the reactions to ageing of clinical and fieldwork educators of undergraduate students. Clinical and field work educators are largely responsible for all the clinical education received by these students and thus have the potential to be to be highly influential in the development of their attitudes towards the elderly. Reactions to ageing were measured among clinical educators registered with a University in South East England using The Reaction to Ageing Scale, and scores were classified into typologies. Results were obtained from 62% (n=87) physiotherapy and 87% (n=81) podiatry clinical educators and 71% (n=53) of occupational therapy fieldwork educators, attending training sessions. There was a significantly greater proportion of gerophiles among the physiotherapists than among the other groups. Podiatry gerophiles were significantly older than gerophiles in the other professional groups. The results from this small study suggest that further national work is indicated to examine attitudes in a larger population.
Developing Interdisciplinary Team Competencies in a Blended Learning Course: Impact on Student Learning
Authors: King Sharla , Taylor Elizabeth , Satzinger Franziska , Carbonaro Mike , Greidanus Elaine
Published: August 2021

Purpose: Health science educators increasingly focus on preparing health science students to work in interdisciplinary environments. Interdisciplinary communication is often hindered by geographic distances, creating barriers to effective interdisciplinary practice. Information and communication technologies are tools that can help reduce these barriers. Therefore, it is critical to ensure that students learn to communicate and collaborate with other disciplines in both face-to-face and on-line settings. The purpose of this article is to describe students’ perceptions of developing team skills in an interdisciplinary team context using a blended learning format. Understanding the students’ experiences will help health science educators prepare students effectively to use these technologies to facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork. Method: An interdisciplinary team development course was redesigned to be offered in a blended (70% on-line asynchronous/synchronous activities) format to increase flexibility and to provide experience with using the advanced communication technologies. This paper presents qualitative results obtained from student focus groups. The focus groups captured the students’ perspectives of the development of interdisciplinary team competencies in a blended learning format.Results: Although students generally felt they developed interdisciplinary team skills in a blended learning environment, they also expressed mixed feelings about how the environment affected the process of team development. Conclusions: Students’ perceptions of developing and practicing team skills in an interdisciplinary team context were not compromised in a blended learning format. Future research can further explore the on-line dynamics among students from various disciplines and the impact of this type of learning as a team on clinical practice.
Drug Interaction Profile of Posaconazole
Authors: Leung Simon , Poulakos Mara
Published: August 2021

Adverse drug events resulting from drug-drug interactions may lead to emergency department visits, hospitalizations, prolonged length of stays, increased medical care costs, and death. Despite the efforts of research, clinical studies, and active reporting to identify and explain these drug interaction pathways, clinicians are often unaware of such drug-drug interactions. Therefore, it is imperative for pharmacists to identify these potential drug-drug interactions and notify the clinicians as well as the patients so that appropriate safety measures and monitoring methods are implemented. Specifically, immunocompromised patients often receive multiple drug regimens which are associated with toxicities and are highly susceptible to drug-drug interactions. Because of the increased use of azole antifungals in the prophylaxis or treatment of invasive fungal infections among these patients, a close monitoring of drug-drug interactions is warranted. Posaconazole (PCZ), an extended spectrum azole antifungal, has been indicated for use in the prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised patients. The intent of this article is to increase the awareness of the potential drug-drug interactions with PCZ by reviewing the available drug interaction studies of PCZ and other therapeutic agents, specifically Mylanta, cimetidine, phenytoin, midazolam, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, rifabutin, and glipizide. Excluding Mylanta and glipizide, significant interactions have been observed when PCZ was co-administered with these agents. Therefore, avoidance of PCZ with these and other agents which share the same metabolic pathways is recommended. Otherwise, frequent monitoring of drug levels and for adverse drug events as well as dose adjustments may be warranted.
Do Multiple Stroke-Related Educational Opportunities Enhance Stroke Knowledge among Students Enrolled in Communication Sciences and Disorders Programs?
Authors: Lankford Kristen , Marshall E. , Pittman Amanda , Ellis Charles
Published: August 2021

Purpose: Stroke education modules have been added to medical school curriculums to improve stroke knowledge in graduate physicians, and this has resulted in positive outcomes. These findings suggest that similar strategies may be successful in graduate programs such as Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of multiple stroke-related education opportunities on students enrolled in CSD programs. Methods: Seventy-six first and second year students enrolled in a Communication Sciences and Disorders program completed a survey of stroke risk factors and early warning signs of stroke. Results: Risk factor knowledge - 97% identified smoking as a risk factor; 61% identified diabetes; 90% identified high cholesterol; 84% identified age, and 90% identified physical inactivity. Students varied in their recognition of diabetes as a stroke risk factor based on their level of instruction. Early warning signs and first response knowledge - 83% recognized sudden confusion or trouble speaking; 100% recognized sudden facial, arm or leg weakness; 83% recognized sudden vision loss; 76% recognized sudden trouble walking; and 75% recognized sudden headache as early warning signs of stroke. Seventy-nine percent recognized calling 9-1-1 as the appropriate first action. Students varied in their recognition of sudden trouble walking and severe headache as an early warning sign of stroke based on their level of instruction. Conclusions: Most students recognized individual stroke risk factors and early warning signs, but few recognized multiple risk factors and warning signs. Multiple education opportunities appear to enhance student recognition of risk factors and warning signs.
Implementing Ethically-Sound Research on Online Health-Related Support Groups
Authors: Kennedy Elizabeth
Published: August 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to review the benefits and dilemmas associated with ethically-sound literary research and to provide guidelines for qualitative research within the context of online health-related support groups.Summary of Key Points: The Internet is a significant resource for the acquisition of healthcare information for healthcare consumers. For those seeking assistance with health-related disabilities, online support groups provide opportunities to share information, to share experiences, and to obtain support. Healthcare professionals recognize the text-based communications used by these groups as a rich data source for client-centered qualitative research. This article highlights the possible risks arising from Internet research to the rights and safety of research participants. Potential rewards to be gained from this type of research include improved patient-centered outcomes, improved service delivery models, and improved education programs for clients and professionals. This article presents a summary of Internet research literature and currently accepted research methodology to explain the ethical challenges related to balancing the benefits of listserv research with protection of individual rights. Recommendations for ethically-sound research within the context of online support groups are summarized based on traditional research policy and guidelines, recommendations from interdisciplinary groups, and opinions from experienced online researchers.
An Assessment of Faculty Usage of YouTube as a Teaching Resource
Authors: Burke Sloane , Snyder Shonna , Rager Robin
Published: August 2021

Creative classroom techniques incorporating technology promote a more productive and enriched learning environment. Preparing future health educators in today’s technology-driven society requires faculty to adopt new teaching strategies which motivate and engage the new tech-savvy Web 2.0 generation. YouTube® is a popular online video-sharing web site for both scholarly and non-scholarly communication. Currently, there are no published studies on the quantitative assessment of faculty utilization of YouTube in the health education classroom. The purpose of this pilot study was to 1) determine faculty’s current and potential utilization of YouTube in their classes; 2) identify faculty perceptions of the benefits of YouTube as a health education resource for in-class and online courses; and 3) identify potential limitations and challenges of this online resource. Using an online survey instrument developed by the researchers and provided via a secured website, data were collected from a non-randomized convenience sample of 24 faculty members, obtained from a population of 59 full-time tenure-track and fixed-term health and human performance faculty teaching at a mid-size university in the southeastern U.S. The results indicated that, overall, the faculty who use YouTube in their courses consider it to be an effective teaching resource for enhancing their health education course material. In addition, the non-user faculty expressed interest in learning more about the potential application of YouTube as an instructional tool for their classes. While further research is necessary, this pilot study suggests that YouTube may be a viable, innovative teaching resource for use by university faculty in health education and other disciplines.
Guiding Principles for Chronic Disease Management for Vulnerable and Disadvantaged People: Pilot Study Findings
Authors: Grimmer-Somers Karen , Guerin Michelle , Luker Julie , Jones Di , Zucco Maria
Published: August 2021

Background: The need for chronic disease self-management (CDS-M) is increasing worldwide. CDS-M programs are variably effective for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. Objectives: The objects of this study were 1) To explore experiences of health workers leading CDS-M programs for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations, and 2) To develop guiding principles for the delivery of more effective CDS-M programs for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. Methods: Two focus groups were undertaken, with all primary health workers, and allied health (AH) staff in a large community centre in an Australian city, who worked with vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals with chronic disease. Results: Consistent messages were identified, producing nine guiding principles. Self-management programs / messages should be tailored to cultural groups, learning styles and available supports, cultural sensitivities, group leadership requirements, language, literacy levels, belief systems and social circumstances and supports, past experiences, and individuals’ ability to motivate change. Implications: The draft guiding principles may assist others to deliver more effective CDS-M programs for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
Range of Active Hip Motion in Low Back Pain Patients and Apparently Healthy Controls
Authors: Adegoke Babatunde , Fapojuwo O.
Published: August 2021

Purpose: Findings from previous studies on hip mobility in individuals with low back pain (LBP) have been equivocal and focused almost exclusively on hip rotation. This study compared active range of hip motion and classified its asymmetry in male subjects with and without LBP. Method: The ex-post facto study involved 30 male patients with LBP and 30 age and sex-matched controls. Active ranges of motion (AROM) of both hip joints of subjects in both groups were measured with a universal goniometer and grouped into different pattern categories based on the presence or absence of a difference of 10° or more between the AROM of the two hips. The data were summarized using mean and standard deviation calculations. Further analysis was done with Chi-square test with level of significance set at p˂0.05.Results: There were no significant differences between the AROM of LBP patients and controls except for hip flexion and between corresponding AROM of contralateral limbs in both groups. Patients and controls largely demonstrated symmetry in flexion, extension, abduction and adduction, but asymmetry of hip rotation was more predominant in both groups. There was however no significant differences in the proportions of patients and controls in the four hip rotation AROM patterns (p≥0.344) and the three patterns for other hip movements (p≥ 0.372). Conclusion: No statistically significant difference was found between active hip mobility of subjects with and without LBP. The majority of subjects in both groups exhibited symmetry of hip flexion, extension, abduction and adduction AROMs and more total lateral than total medial rotation AROM.
Providing Care to Patients with AIDS: How Prepared are Nigerian Physiotherapists
Authors: Oyeyemi Adetoyeje , Oyeyemi Adewale , Maduagwu Stanley , Umar Abubakar
Published: August 2021

Adequate knowledge and core affective traits are important for effective management of patients with contagious diseases or conditions like AIDS. This study aimed to assess Nigerian physiotherapists’ cognitive and affective traits in providing care to patients living with AIDS (PWA). Methods: Physiotherapists across Nigeria (N=132) were surveyed using a 43-item questionnaire that elicited information on their demographic characteristics, knowledge of transmission, universal precaution and pathophysiology on AIDS, their feeling of preparedness, comfort, ethical disposition to care for PWA and their willingness to assess and provide intervention to PWA in different clinical scenarios.Results: The physiotherapists’ knowledge of AIDS pathophysiology was unsatisfactory, half of them did not have satisfactory knowledge of precaution, one-third recorded unsatisfactory score on feeling of comfort and ethical disposition, and one-fifth did not feel adequately prepared to care for PWA. Knowledge of transmission, pathophysiology and ethical disposition were respectively influenced by physiotherapists’ religious affiliation, rank and gender. Marital status, previous experience in caring for PWA, and gender were influential to willingness to evaluate and treat in two and three clinical scenarios respectively. Physiotherapists were less willing to provide whirlpool wound care procedures compared to other procedural interventions. Conclusions: The study identified improvement need in the cognitive and affective domain of learning among these practitioners in the care of PWA.
La palabra de los perpetradores y el problema de la verdad en Argentina: entre el silencio y la justicia
Authors: Feld Claudia , Salvi Valentina
Published: August 2021

La reactivación de los juicios por crímenes de lesa humanidad en Argentina, a partir de 2005, fue objeto de diversas críticas, entre las que se destaca la que, basándose en el modelo transicional sudafricano, afirma que los tribunales no ofrecen un ámbito adecuado para que los represores de la dictadura revelen información sobre sus crímenes. A la luz de una investigación que analiza las declaraciones públicas de represores argentinos, desde 1984 hasta hoy, el presente artículo indaga en la relación entre la palabra de los perpetradores y la construcción de la verdad, demostrando el carácter históricamente falaz del postulado que asevera que los represores dirían la verdad si no fueran perseguidos penalmente. Este análisis muestra que la verdad, como categoría históricamente producida, no solo es una demanda dirigida a los represores, sino principalmente una práctica permanente y activa de construcción que ha requerido de la mediación de la justicia y de otras instancias institucionales.
EFFECT OF REPEATED DEEP-FAT FRYING OF FRENCH FRIES IN SUNFLOWER AND PALM OILS ON THE ACRYLAMIDE CONTENT
Authors: Mihai Adriana Laura , Negoiță Mioara , Horneț Gabriela-Andreea , Adascălului Alina Cristina
Published: August 2021

The study aimed to investigate the influence of repeated frying processes of potatoes in a fryer on the acrylamide content of French fries. For deep-frying, potatoes of the Asinaria variety, sunflower and palm oils were used. For each oil type, five frying cycles at 170°C, for 6 min were performed and the acrylamide content of the final product was analyzed using the solid phase extraction (SPE) technique and the GC-MS/MS method. The acrylamide content increased in the case of sunflower oil in the first three frying cycles, while for palm oil it increased in the fourth frying cycles, then a decrease was recorded. The mean acrylamide content of French fries samples fried in sunflower oil (1477.07 μg/kg) was higher than the one of French fries fried in palm oil (1258.95 μg/kg). For all samples analyzed, the acrylamide content exceeded the benchmark level of 500 μg/kg settled by the EU 2017/2158. The acrylamide content of French fries was correlated with the color parameter L*.
PROPUESTA METODOLÓGICA E IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE UNA RED LAN PARA EL INSTITUTO DE MEDICINA DEPORTIVA
Authors: Sardiñas Ramírez Ana Margarita , Mar Cornelio Omar
Published: August 2021

La implementación de una red LAN permite facilitar la administración a través de las nuevas tecnologías, sean capaces de comunicarse entre sí y acceder a los datos, servicios de procesamiento, aplicaciones y otros recursos, lo cual reduce el costo de funcionamiento interno, tanto a nivel económico como de tiempos de respuesta al usuario. Debido a los problemas planteados, y conociendo las ventajas que ofrecen las redes de sistemas computacionales, se propone una metodología para el análisis y diseño de una red LAN, la cual pretende mejorar la competitividad, reducción de costos operacionales, aumentando las ganancias en tiempo y dinero. Las redes están siempre en crecimiento continuo se podría garantizar con procedimientos como la estrategia del servicio unido con gestión de la demanda, en la cual se debe definir cuáles son los requisitos y necesidades. Se deben definir e identificar cuáles son los objetivos que son factor clave para el crecimiento. Permite establecer lineamientos de control de servicios para implementarlos en el análisis y diseño de una red que genera una mejor gestión sobre implementación de nuevas versiones de hardware y/o software, monitoreo, recolección, registro y análisis de datos de una red y mejora en gran medida la calidad del servicio.
Dakwah dan Hedonisme
Authors: Suriati
Published: August 2021

Hedonisme merupakan pandangan hidup yang menganggap bahwa kesenangan serta kenikmatan materi adalah ujuan utama hidup. Kaum hedonis ini pada umumnya beranggapan bahwa hidup ini hanya satu kali, matipun sekali dan harus dinikmati dengan senikmat-nikmatnya dan sebebas-bebasnya tanpa batas. Gaya hidup hedonis ini tidak dapat dilepaskan dengan budaya populer (biasa disingkat sebagai budaya pop) yang menyertai dinamika pada kehidupan remaja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk; (1) Mengetahui  hakikat  hedonisme pada masyarakat modern (2) Mengetahui pengaruh hedonisme terhadap masyarakat modern (3) Mengetahui peran dakwah dalam menghadapi paham hedonisme masyarakat masa kini. Metode penelitian yang digunakan  yakni metode kualitatif yang difokuskan pada penelitian pustaka atau library rescarch. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan dakwah, Sejarah, Psikologi, dan pendekatan sosiologi. Sedangkan metode pengumpulan data melalui data dari buku-buku  dakwah dan hedonism serta karya-karya yang memiliki kaitan serta pendukung penelitian ini data yang terkumpul kemudian diolah dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode komperasi dengan teknik analisis isi (content analiysis). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (1) Hedonisme tidak hanya sebuah gaya hidup yang serba bebas, melainkan sebagai pemikiran dan kepercayaan yang tentunya berakhir pada kehancuran nilai-nilai agama. Kesenangan yang ditawarkan dalam budaya hedonisme tidak lain bersifat fana dan menipu. Apa yang kini dianggap modern belum tentu berbuah baik bagi kehidupan manusia. Narkoba, seks bebas, musik, korupsi, dan lain sebagainya adalah bagian dari beberapa tindak kriminal yang dilakukan karena hanya ingin mencari kenikmatan dan kesenangan. (2) Dampak dari arus globalisasi ternyata tidak hanya dalam hal prilaku individu akan tetapi prilaku sosial seperti berpengaruh terhadap, gaya hidup, politik, akidah dlll. (3) Dakwah harus tetap dihidupkan oleh generasi Islam, karena hidup dan matinya Islam terletak terhadap eksistensi dakwah itu sendiri. Dalam menghadapi dampak negatif dari kehidupan global saat ini dakwah harus secara berkala untuk merepormulasi dan memenej dakwah secara universal agar dapat sebagai sarana pembanding terhadap dunia hedonism dan global.
Marketing Communication Strategy in Facing Competition
Authors: Musliadi Musliadi
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa komunikasi pemasaran yang diterapkan Kelompok Usaha Bersama Kembang Ilung dalam menghadapi persaingan bisnis kerajinan anyaman eceng gondok  adalah dengan jalan memasang iklan (Beriklan) dengan cara pembuatan leaflet/brosur dan pemasangan spanduk. Pemasaran Langsung (direct marketing) dilakukan dengan cara membawa hasil produk kerjainan tangan anyaman eceng gondok untuk dijual di pasar-pasar terdekat. Penjualan secara langsung dengan mendatangi tempat keramaian seperti pasar dan pameran ataupun tempat lainnya dan menawarkan produk-produk yang dihasilkan. Promosi penjualan (sales promotion) dengan membuat produk baru/sample yang kemudian dipromosikan baik secara door to door. Penjualan personal (personal selling) dengan cara menawarkan secara langsung ke buyer/exportir baik dalam daerah maupun luar daerah seperti ke Bali, Yogyakarta dan Palangkaraya. Pemasaran interaktif dilakukan dengan cara mempromosikan dan memasarkan produknya melalui internet yaitu dengan media sosial Whatsapp dan Instagram. Hubungan masyarakat (public relations) dengan memberikan pembinaan, pendidikan dan pelatihan produk kerajinan untuk meningkatkan pendapatan warga setempat. Hambatan dihadapi dalam penerapan komunikasi pemasaran Kerajinan Anyaman Eceng Gondok adalah penggunaan sarana dan prasarana sebagai alat penunjang promosi pemasaran masih belum maksimal. Kegiatan promosi belum dilakukan secara maksimal dan belum menggunakan semua media yang ada serta kurangnya sumber  daya manusia dalam bidang teknologi informasi dan komunikasi masih menjadi hambatan bagi KUB Kembang Ilung dalam upaya penerapan komunikasi pemasaran kerajinan anyaman eceng gondok. Solusi yang dilakukan Kelompok Usaha Bersama Kembang Ilung dalam mengatasi hambatan-hambatan tersebut adalah KUB Kembang Ilung lebih gencar dalam melakukan kegiatan promosi, melakukan loby-loby kepada pihak pemerintah, melakukan peningkatan dan pengembangan SDM yang ada pada setiap anggota sehingga kinerja KUB Kembang Ilung berjalan dengan efisien, melibatkan kegiatan perusahaan dengan memanfaatkan media teknologi informasi, serta melakukan evaluasi dengan Strategi  SWOT secara berkala.
Hygienic characteristics of non-specific resistance in children living under the exposure of air pollutants in various climatic conditions
Authors: Kopytenkova Olga I. , Levanchuk Alexander V.
Published: August 2021

Introduction. On the territory of Russia, in cities with both developed industries and high levels of atmospheric pollution, located in northern climatic regions, a complex of hygienic problems has been formed that negatively affect the sanitary and epidemiological well-being and health of the population. The article presents the results of studying the nature of the combined effects of atmospheric air pollutants (Pinigin P index) and climatic conditions (WBGT-index) on individual indices of non-specific resistance in 5-6 year children. Materials and methods. To characterize the climatic conditions, the climatic indices were used (the coefficient of northernness of the Cs, the coefficient of continentality of the Sc, the index of climate severity SO, the Bodman weather severity index, as well as the WBGT, used in the armed forces for the climatic characteristics of the territory. To study non-specific resistance non-invasive methods were used: determination of bactericidal activity, bacterial contamination of the surface and deep layers of the skin, saliva lysozyme activity, and a thiol-disulfide test. Results. The combination of the adverse effects of a high level of anthropogenic air pollution and northern climatic conditions was found to have a more pronounced negative effect on non-specific resistance in children. A list of non-invasive indices sensitive to the adverse effects of the environment in areas with polluted atmospheric air in combination with northern climatic characteristics, including the integral feature of the functional state of the cardiorespiratory system (the Harvard step test index), indices of non-specific resistance (bactericidal activity of the skin, the state of the thiol-disulfide system of saliva) was formed. Conclusion. The more pronounced negative impact of the combination of high levels of anthropogenic air pollution and northern climatic conditions should be taken into account when organizing medical care for children and ensuring the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population exposed to the combined effects of anthropogenic pressure and northern climatic conditions.
10.47521 PEMANFAATAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR TANDAN KELAPA UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT PINANG (ARECA CATECHU L) DI TANAH GAMBUT
Authors: Riono Yoyon , Apriyanto Mulono
Published: August 2021

This study aims to determine the concentration of liquid organic fertilizer of coconut bunches for the growth of areca nut seedlings. This research was conducted in the experimental field of the agricultural faculty of Indragiri Islamic University from July to November 2020. This research was conducted in the form of an experiment using a non-factorial completely randomized design consisting of 5 levels and 3 replications. Coconut bunches liquid organic fertilizer consists of 0, 50, 70, 90, 110 ml. The data were statistically analyzed and further examined using the HSD test at the 5% level. The results showed that increasing the dose of liquid organic fertilizer of coconut bunches increased the growth of seedling height, dry weight and root crown ratio, increased the number of leaves, the increase in stem circumference and the widest leaf area. The dose of liquid organic fertilizer for coconut bunches is 750 ml. increased the increase in seedling height, dry weight

  

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Konsentrasi pemberian pupuk organik cair tandan kelapa untuk pertumbuhan bibit pinang. Penelitian ini dilakukan di lahan percobaan fakultas pertanian Universitas Islam Indragiri dari Juli hingga November 2020. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam bentuk percobaan menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap non faktorial yang terdiri dari 5 taraf dan 3 ulangan. Pupuk organik cair tandan kelapa terdiri dari 0, 50, 70, 90, 110 ml. Data telah dianalisis scara statistik dan diperiksa lebih lanjut dengan menggunakan uji HSD pada taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa peningkatan dosis pupuk organik cair tandan kelapa meningkatkan pertambahan tinggi bibit, berat kering dan rasio tajuk akar, meningkatkan pertambahan jumlah daun, pertambahan lingkar batang dan luas daun terluas. Dosis pupuk organik cair tandan kelapa 750 ml. meningkatkan pertambahan tinggi bibit, berat kering.
“These murals give life”: revalorization of public space, history and identity in mural art, Martín Fierro Festival, San Martín, Argentina.
Authors: Hirsch Silvia , Bonelli Ana , Valese Florencia
Published: August 2021

The purpose of this article is to analyze a muralism festival organized by the municipality of San Martin, based on the theme of Martin Fierro and the notion of “Encounters at the border”. This study is based on qualitative research carried out between 2017 and 2020. We seek to understand the ways in which the themes of the Muralism festival are interpreted and resignified by Latin American artists. We also examine how these artistic practices transform a deteriorated public space, and how the Muralism festival, which is part of the Program San Martin Pinta Bien, constitutes a vehicle to de-stigmatize the neighborhoods, and generate a positive identification with the history and memories of the space.
Village institutes as a design approach
Authors: Kuloğlu Nilgün , Asasoğlu Ali Osman
Published: August 2021

At a glance, architectural space or architectural product is the name given to the artificial shell of actions arising from human needs. These needs range from basic expectations, such as protection, shelter, and production which are necessary for human life, to expectations which require more complex intellectual infrastructure such as culture, belief, and lifestyle. In this study, possible intellectual, architectural approach and design method preferences in Village Institute buildings as architectural products are examined and their contributions to architectural project education are discussed through project work examples. Within the scope of the study, the understanding of education and architecture of the village institutes were examined and possible inferences and concepts which would form the basis of the design were tried to be determined with the help of publications in the literature focused on these subjects. Further, it is aimed to question the relationship of these concepts with those produced in the architectural project studio. The design study subject of the article was carried out in the 2018-2019 Fall Semester at the Department of Architecture at KTU. The first step in the process is turning the inferences and concepts obtained by the executives into a set of information which shall be, eventually, compared with the student project work. This set is retained by the executives for discussion in the article. The second step is the literature research of the students about the project topic and location. Each student reached some concepts from the field and Village Institutes where Trabzon/Beşikdüzü Village Institute was located in the past and advanced his/her design studies through these concepts. Within the scope of this article, the concept sets obtained by the executives and students were compared and discussions were made on overlaps and divergences by associating the aforementioned two steps, and a theoretical framework was formed which was graphically formed.
Fatores influenciadores da empregabilidade de alunos de instituições de ensino superior
Authors: Gomes Luís Henrique Nobrega de Faria , Severo Eliana Andréa , Guimarães Julio Cesar Ferro de
Published: August 2021

Em um País onde os índices de desemprego são crescentes é natural que a empregabilidade seja o principal anseio e objetivo dos estudantes das Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES). Mas o simples fato de ter a formação acadêmica, não é mais suficiente para que os egressos sejam absorvidos pelo mercado de trabalho. Neste contexto, este estudo tem como objetivo analisar os fatores influenciadores na empregabilidade de alunos das IES. Para tanto, o estudo analisou se os fatores como ensino de inovação, ensino de empreendedorismo, a utilização de metodologias ativas de ensino e aprendizagem, a gestão de competência e a inteligência emocional, influenciam na empregabilidade dos alunos egressos das IES. A metodologia utilizada tratou-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa e descritiva, por meio da análise fatorial confirmatória e regressão linear múltipla, aplicada por uma survey a 411 alunos. Os resultados confirmam que o ensino de inovação, ensino de empreendedorismo, metodologias ativas de ensino e aprendizagem, gestão de competências e inteligência emocional influenciam positivamente na empregabilidade dos egressos das IES, assim como a inteligência emocional é o fator mais relevante para a empregabilidade dos alunos.
Ensino remoto na educação superior em tempos de distanciamento social: uma investigação nas instituições de ensino superior privada de um grupo educacional do Brasil
Authors: Ribeiro Henrique César Melo , Corrêa Rosany
Published: August 2021

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a influência do ensino remoto na educação superior nas Instituições de Ensino Superior Privada de um Grupo Educacional do Brasil em tempos de distanciamento social. Metodologicamente a mencionada pesquisa enfocou uma abordagem quantitativa. O instrumento de coleta foi um questionário fechado enviado para os docentes e discentes das Instituições de Ensino Superior Privadas de um Grupo Educacional do Brasil localizadas no Piauí. Apesar dos impactos da pandemia, que ocasionaram o isolamento social, os resultados evidenciam que as IES ligadas ao grupo educacional objeto do estudo, não tiveram interrupção das aulas, que ocorreram de forma remota. Os principais resultados evidenciam que as instituições respondentes, possuem ferramentas tecnológicas que facilitam o desenvolvimento das aulas remotas, usam metodologias ativas e os docentes por estarem familiarizados a modalidade EaD não tiveram muitas dificuldades em migrar para o sistema remoto, e muitos dos respondentes se sentiram desafiados em participar de atividades na modalidade ensino remoto. Concluiu-se que as instituições estudadas tiveram menos impactos no processo de mudança do ensino presencial para o remoto, na visão dos alunos e professores respondentes.
A relação dos modelos teóricos da administração pública e as competências socioemocionais: um estudo de caso no comitê local de gestão de riscos do Instituto Federal Catarinense – Campus Camboriú
Authors: Vitarelli Mariana Marrara , Furlan Loana de Moura , Demetrio Diego Wander , Dalmau Marcos Baptista Lopez , Tosta Kelly Cristina Benetti Tonani
Published: August 2021

A Gestão de Riscos acontece em um contexto social, precisando ser compartilhada por pessoas que são diretamente afetadas pelo conjunto de riscos. Neste contexto, este artigo apresenta o resultado da análise da relação entre os modelos teóricos da administração pública e as competências socioemocionais requeridas dos servidores atuantes no Comitê Local de Gestão de Riscos do Instituto Federal Catarinense - Campus Camboriú. A pesquisa classifica-se como descritiva, do tipo estudo de caso e análise pelo método quantitativo e qualitativo. O estudo identifica um equilíbrio entre a Nova Administração Pública e o Novo Serviço Público. Quanto às competências, o fator Conscienciosidade e Amabilidade destacam-se como os mais relevantes para o exercício da função. Importante destacar que nos modelos teóricos da administração pública e nas competências socioemocionais não há relação de melhor ou pior classificação, sendo estes modelos abstratos e teóricos que apoiam uma observação das principais características de gestão. Contudo o estudo apresenta, em especial na concepção dos servidores, a necessidade de se capacitar e desenvolver as competências socioemocionais fundamentais ao exercício das atividades dos membros do Comitê Local da Instituição pesquisada.
Exploring Anatomy Background, Perceived Anatomy Preparedness, and Academic Performance Among OT Graduate Students: A Survey Study
Authors: Giles Ashleigh , Conrad William , Lunsford Dianna , Valdes Kristin
Published: August 2021

Date Presented 04/12/21

The purpose of this study was to explore students’ prior anatomy coursework, their perceived preparedness in anatomy, and their performance in a mandatory human movement course in an OT program. The secondary purpose was to determine student interest in a potential online anatomy review course. More than half the participants felt that they were underprepared for anatomy-related content, indicating that an additional stand-alone anatomy course may be beneficial to students in OT programs.

Primary Author and Speaker: Ashleigh Giles

Additional Authors and Speakers: Cristin Holland, Susan Agostine

Contributing Authors: Stephanie Bristol, John Sideris, Emily Schulze, Yun-Ju Chen, Elizabeth Choi, Aaron Dallman, Linda Watson, Elizabeth Crais, Grace Baranek, and Amanda M. Wiles
Effects of Sensory-Enhanced Aquatics on Body Measures and Function of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Mische Lawson Lisa , Carlson Jordan
Published: August 2021

Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations.

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which a specialized swim program for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improved child and parent functioning and body composition (body mass index). Researchers used a crossover design and convenience sampling to recruit 24 children, mostly young (75% < age 9 years), male (83%), and Caucasian (58.3%). Results showed 8 weeks of twice-weekly swimming improved self-esteem and emotional behaviors of children with ASD but did not positively effect body composition.

Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa Mische Lawson

Contributing Authors: Jordan Carlson