bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparing Walking-Related Everyday Life Tasks of Children with Gait Disorders in a Virtual Reality Setup With a Physical Setup: Cross-Sectional Noninferiority Study
Authors: Rhiel Sophia , Kläy Andrina , Keller Urs , van Hedel Hubertus J A , Ammann-Reiffer Corinne
Published: February 2024

Background

A frequent rehabilitation goal for children with gait disorders is to practice daily-life walking activities. Unfortunately, these are often difficult to practice in a conventional therapeutic setting. Virtual reality (VR) with head-mounted displays (HMDs) could be a promising approach in neurorehabilitation to train such activities in a safe environment. First, however, we must know whether obstacles in VR are indeed mastered as obstacles.

Objective

This study aimed to provide information on whether VR is feasible and motivating to induce and practice movements needed to master real obstacles in children and adolescents with gait disorders. Furthermore, this project aims to evaluate which kinds of everyday walking activities are appropriate to be practiced in VR.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, participants stepped over a bar, crossed a gap, balanced over a beam, and circumvented stationary obstructions arranged in a course under real physical and virtual conditions wearing a VR HMD. We recorded the respective primary outcomes (step height, step length, step width, and minimal shoulder-obstacle distance) with motion capture. We then calculated the mean differences and 95% CI of the spatiotemporal parameters between the VR and physical setup and later compared them using noninferiority analysis with margins defined a priori by a clinical expert panel. Additionally, the participants responded to a standardized questionnaire while the therapists observed and evaluated their movement performance.

Results

We recruited 20 participants (mean age 12.0, range 6.6-17.8 years) with various diagnoses affecting their walking ability. At 3.77 (95% CI 1.28 to 6.26) cm, the mean difference in step height of the leading foot in the overstepping task did not exceed the predefined margin of –2 cm, thus signifying noninferiority of the VR condition compared to mastering the physical obstacles. The same was true for step length (–1.75, 95% CI –4.91 to 1.41 cm; margin –10 cm), step width (1.05, 95% CI 0.20 to –1.90 cm; margin 3 cm), and the minimal shoulder-obstacle distance (0.25, 95% CI –0.85 to 0.35 cm; margin –2 cm) in the other tasks. Only the trailing foot in the overstepping task yielded inconclusive results.

Conclusions

Children with gait disorders perform everyday walking tasks like overstepping, crossing, balancing, or circumventing similarly in physical and VR environments, suggesting that VR could be a feasible therapeutic tool to practice everyday walking tasks.
Physical Activity, Heart Rate Variability, and Ventricular Arrhythmia During the COVID-19 Lockdown: Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Texiwala Sikander Z , de Souza Russell J , Turner Suzette , Singh Sheldon M
Published: February 2024

Background

Ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) increase with stress and national disasters. Prior research has reported that VA did not increase during the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, and the mechanism for this is unknown.

Objective

This study aimed to report the presence of VA and changes in 2 factors associated with VA (physical activity and heart rate variability [HRV]) at the onset of COVID-19 lockdown measures in Ontario, Canada.

Methods

Patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) followed at a regional cardiac center in Ontario, Canada with data available for both HRV and physical activity between March 1 and 31, 2020, were included. HRV, physical activity, and the presence of VA were determined during the pre- (March 1-10, 2020) and immediate postlockdown (March 11-31) period. When available, these data were determined for the same period in 2019.

Results

In total, 68 patients had complete data for 2020, and 40 patients had complete data for 2019. Three (7.5%) patients had VA in March 2019, whereas none had VA in March 2020 (P=.048). Physical activity was reduced during the postlockdown period (mean 2.3, SD 1.6 hours vs mean 2.1, SD 1.6 hours; P=.003). HRV was unchanged during the pre- and postlockdown period (mean 91, SD 30 ms vs mean 92, SD 28 ms; P=.84).

Conclusions

VA was infrequent during the COVID-19 pandemic. A reduction in physical activity with lockdown maneuvers may explain this observation.
Telerehabilitation for patients with cancer: A Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Goncalves Leite Rocco Patricia , Finkelstein Joseph
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

Cancer is a worldwide public health problem and is the second leading cause of death in the United States [23]. Treatments for cancer such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and hormone therapy often result in psychological and physiological sequel and side effects that interfere with treatment completion, the ability to function and perform essential daily activities and quality of life [24]. Physical activity is an important component of cancer rehabilitation and is effective in reducing the burden of several specific cancers, including benefits related to physical function, quality of life and cancer-related fatigue [25].

OBJECTIVE

To identify how telemedicine is used for rehabilitation of patients with cancer.

METHODS

An electronic literature search was conducted using the PubMed database covering January 2015 to May 2023. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies: To be included in the review, studies had to report telerehabilitation intervention for patients with cancer. Eligible designs included randomized and non-randomized controlled trials, feasibility and usability studies were also included

RESULTS

Initially 37 studies were found but only 26 were considered for inclusion on this study. After a detailed analysis, 21 studies were included for this scoping review. Most of the studies concluded that telehealth system based on physical exercise were effective to improve function, quality of life, pain, satisfaction and muscle strength.

CONCLUSIONS

A limited number of studies with consistency were found about telerehabilitation for patients with cancer. More studies are needed for a stronger evidence of this type of treatment and to facilitate the clinical practice on this field.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF BUPIVACAINE WITH DEXMEDETOMIDINE VERSUS BUPIVACAINE WITH CLONIDINE FOR SUPRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK FOR UPPER LIMB SURGERIES
Authors: KALLURI SAIPRIYANKA  , NAGAJYOTHI J
Published: February 2024

Objective: To compare the efficacy of clonidine with dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to bupivacaine in patients undergoing upper limb surgeries under supraclavicular brachial plexus block.
Methods: This was a prospective comparative study conducted in the department of anesthesiology of a tertiary care medical institute. 80 patients undergoing various upper-limb surgeries were included in this study. Patients were divided into two groups on the basis of whether they received Clonidine (Group C) or Dexmedetomidine (Group D) as an adjuvant to Bupivacaine for supraclavicular block. The onset as well as duration of sensory and motor blockade, duration of analgesia, quality of anesthesia, hemodynamics, and adverse effects were compared between the two groups. p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: The gender distribution of cases in Group C and Group D was found to be comparable, with no statistically significant difference. The mean age of patients in both groups was found to be comparable with no significant difference (p=0.5671). The most common types of surgeries in the studied cases were those of the lower radius and ulna (28.75%), followed by the lower humerus (21.25%), upper radius, and ulna (20%). The mean duration of sensory and motor block and duration of analgesia were found to be higher in group D as compared to group C, and the difference was found to be statistically highly significant (p<0.0001). The quality of anesthesia was better in patients who received dexmedetomidine as compared to those who received clonidine with Bupivacaine.
Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine used as an adjuvant with bupivacaine for brachial plexus block is associated with prolonged duration of sensory as well as motor block and duration of analgesia as compared to when clonidine is used as an adjuvant. It is also associated with a better quality of anesthesia.
Role of Multidisciplinary Approach in Research Innovation in Ayurveda
Authors: Sharma Dr. Rashi
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Ayurveda works on true health care rather just providing disease management only. In today’s scenario there is massive rise in scenario of antimicrobial body resistance and Ayurveda can provide the best approach of defending ourselves. But the Research in field of Ayurveda is at the level of infancy which can be matured up by multidisciplinary approach in field of Ayurveda. Ayurveda Research will always be at margins but by adopting few measures, it can go beyond the boundaries like new innovative therapeutic approaches which are not earlier mentioned in Samhitas must be worked on along with a joint effort of Ayurveda physicians, scientists from other areas, data managers and engineers for new instrumentation and tools development. The articles and ideas should come out from the published section to incorporate section and a cumulative effort to make that idea worldwide should be worked upon. This can bring out the outcome which is cost effective for public, and which is centrally focused on patient centric approach. The nano-technology in collaboration with Ayurveda can bring such wonderful outcomes in form of Ayurveda Medicinal products. The Genomics branch of science can help in resolving many hidden genetic concepts of Ayurveda like Matrujadi Shad Bhavas that can be helpful in treating many genetic diseases. This paper highlights the role of multidisciplinary approach in field of Ayurveda Research so that we can gain the future territories of Ayurveda.
An Investigation of DRM Procedures and Best Strategies Carried Out to Safeguard Sound Documents in on the Web
Authors: Elantamilan Dr. D. , Rubini Dr. M. , Hemavathy M.
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The study of data security has turned into a worry of numerous specialists, whose endeavors are attempting to concoct arrangements and innovations that guarantee the exchange of data in a safer way through the organization, particularly the Web, with practically no entrance of that data. Because of the significance of computerized information sent between the two gatherings through an unreliable channel. Subsequently, there are numerous advances and techniques that are as of now utilized in data security. This paper subtleties the examination into utilizing sound sign handling strategies to give confirmation and ID administrations to the motivation of upgrading digital protection in voice applications. Sound is a developing space for network protection innovation. It is visualized that throughout the following 10 years, the essential point of interaction for giving orders to customer web empowered gadgets will be voice. Progressively, gadgets like work stations, savvy speakers, vehicles, television's, telephones and Web of Things (IOT) gadgets all have underlying voice collaborators and voice enacted highlights. This exploration frames a way to deal with safely distinguish and verify clients of sound and voice worked frameworks.
Perancangan Sistem Penjualan Suku Cadang Barang Elektronik Rumah Tangga di Toko Aneka Jaya Sparepart Berbasis Android
Authors: Priyaka Mahawan Primbar , Hidayatullah Reko Syarief , Harli Eko
Published: February 2024

Penjualan merupakan kegiatan yang bertujuan untuk menjual-belikan suatu barang atau jasa dengan kesepakatan dari pihak penjual dan pembeli. Kemajuan teknologi yang saat ini semakin pesat, terutama teknologi pada sistem berbasis android menuntut untuk mengembangkan teknologi salah satunya yaitu perancagan sistem penjualan suku cadang barang elektronik rumah tangga. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk merancang sebuah sistem yang mempermudah pihak toko dalam proses pendataan suku cadang barang, melakukan penjualan suku cadang barang elektronik rumah tangga secara optimal, menyelesaikan masalah yang berhubungan dengan penjualan dan membuat laporan secara komputerisasi dengan akurat. Saat ini proses yang dilakukan pada pendataan, penjualan, hilangnya rekapan nota dan laporan stok barang maupun penjualan suku cadang barang elektronik rumah tangga saat ini masih menggunakan media kertas dalam melakukan proses berjalannya. Dengan dirancangnya sistem penjualan suku cadang barang elektronik rumah tangga, sistem ini dapat mempermudah dan mengoptimalkan proses yang berjalan pada sebelumnya. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode Research and Development (Metode Penelitian dan pengembangan). Metode Research and Development yaitu kajian tentang bagaimana membuat rancangan, mengembangkan atau menghasilkan produk  dan menguji keefektifan kinerja produk tersebut. Dengan adanya perancangan sistem penjualan suku cadang barang elektronik rumah tangga meningkatkan dan mengoptimalkan penjualan barang secara akurat.
Sistem Informasi Koperasi Simpan Pinjam & Akuntansi Dengan Metode Pengembangan Model Waterwafall (Studi Kasus KSP Bina Usaha Kabupaten Ngawi)
Authors: Sadewo Bayu Tri , Maskur Maskur , Wahyuni Evi Dwi
Published: February 2024

Koperasi simpan pinjam “Bina Usaha” adalah koperasi yang melayani simpan pinjam uang bagi masyarakat yang membutuhkanya. Koperasi “Bina Usaha” berdiri sejak tahun 2015 di kabupaten Ngawi. Akan tetapi Koperasi ini masih menggunakan cara manual dengan Microsoft excel untuk mendokumentasikan semua data yang berhubungan dengan aktifitas koperasi tersebut, dari data keanggotaan hingga data simpan pinjam. Sehingga data yang dimiliki oleh koperasi “Bina Usaha” rawan hilang. Penulis dalam sistem ini menggunakan metode pengembangan waterfall. Metode pengembangan waterfall merupakan metode pengembangan sistem perangkat lunak yang sisitematik dan sekuensial yang mulai pada tingkat dan kemajuan sistem sampai pada analisis, desain, kode dan test. Sistem yang akan dibuat dilengkapi dengan fitur yang dibutuhkan oleh koperasi “Bina Usaha” (mulai dari manajemen nasabah, karyawan, investor, aset barang, user, transaksi simpan pinjam, transaksi kas, pembuatan laporan, dan fitur akuntansi). Sistem yang dibuat telah melalui pengujian black box dan UAT untuk menilai kelayakan sistem untuk dipakai dikoperasi dan hasilnya user bisa menerima sistem ini. Hasil akhir program yang dijalankan pun bisa melihat uang keluar masuk koperasi hingga laba rugi koperasi.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Akuntansi (SIA) Pada Toko Bangunan Ud. Romi Padang Untuk Menentukan Laba Rugi dan Grafik Penjualan
Authors: Masriadi Masriadi , Ikhlas Muhammad , Wijaya Romi
Published: February 2024

Perancangan sistem informasi akuntansi pada Toko Bangunan UD. Romi Padang ini bertujuan untuk membantu pihak toko dalam penghitungan dan pencatatan penjualan sesuai kaidah akuntansi yang benar hingga menghasilkan informasi yang tepat, cepat dan akurat. Sistem informasi akuntansi ini menciptakan informasi berupa laporan perkiraan, laporan jurnal, laporan neraca saldo, laporan laba rugi, laporan grafik penjualan per bulan dan per tahun yang mana sangat penting untuk pihak toko dalam pemantauan produktifitas dari perusahaan, dan dapat dipastikan mengganti pekerjaan yang masih manual menjadi otomatis dan praktis, dengan penyimpanan database yang lebih aman dari sistem yang ada sebelumnya. Perancangan sistem informasi ini menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Java dan Database MySQL.
Monitoring Pertumbuhan Kecambah Kacang Hijau Menggunakan Region Growing
Authors: Ayudewi Fadlillah Mukti , Yudhana Anton , Umar Rusydi
Published: February 2024

Pada bidang pertanian perkembangan teknologi informasi diharapkan dapat memaksimalkan kualitas hasil pertanian dan mengurangi resiko gagal panen yang diakibatkan kurangnya monitoring pertumbuhan tanaman. Monitoring secara manual oleh manusia kurang optimal yang diakibatkan oleh keterbatasan fisik manusia seperti kelelahan dan kurangnya ketelitian. Monitoring pertumbuhan tanaman menggunakan pengolahan citra merupakan alternatif untuk mengurangi resiko gagal panen yang diakibatkan kurangnya monitoring pertumbuhan tanaman. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menerapkan fungsi monitoring pertumbuhan tanaman menggunakan metode region growing dan aplikasi Matlab dengan objek kecambah kacang hijau. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan penanaman 30  kecambah kacang hijau menggunakan media tanam rockwool. Proses penelitian dilakukan dengan pengambilan gambar secara digital pada pagi dan malam hari selama empat hari, merubah aras warna (Red Green Blue) menjadi grayscale, melakukan cropping citra dan kemudian menghitung pertumbuhan tanaman menggunakan region growing. Region growing merupakan metode pengelompokkan piksel-piksel atau sub wilayah menjadi wilayah yang lebih besar bedasarkan kriteria yang telah didefinisikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan region growing dapat digunakan untuk menghitung pertumbuhan panjang kecambah dengan tingkat error sebesar 4,02 %.
Evaluasi Potensi Celah Keamanan SQL Injection Menggunakan Nearest Neighbor pada Security-Software Development Life Cycle
Authors: Kusuma Dia Putera Idiana , Maulida Nur Hikmatul , Hariyadi Dedy
Published: February 2024

Berdasarkan survei oleh Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia (APJII) tentang penggunaan internet di Indonesia, selalu menggunakan peningkatan dari tahun ke tahun. Meningkatnya penggunaan internet di Indonesia Berdasarkan laporan dari Tim Tanggap Insiden Keamanan Indonesia tentang Infrastruktur Internet / Pusat Koordinasi (ID-SIRTII / CC) serangan siber di Indonesia terjadi pada sektor pemerintah. Teknik yang digunakan pada serangan siber menurut catatan beberapa lembaga seperti ID-SIRTII / CC, Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN), dan perusahaan analis keamanan informasi adalah SQL Injection (Structured Query Language Injection). Teknik SQL Injection menggunakan permintaan pada sistem basis data. Bahkan Open Security Project Project (OWASP) menempatkan SQL Injection sebagai teknik yang paling populer. Untuk menganalisis potensi celah kemanan SQL Injection memerlukan analisis yang lebih komprehensif berdasarkan kasus-kasus sebelumnya bersama praktisi bidang keamanan informasi. Pada penelitian ini diusulkan untuk menganalisis serangan SQL Injection menggunakan Algoritma Nearest Neighbor berdsarkan kasus sebelumnya. Analisis menggunakan Algoritma Nearest Neighbor dapat menentukan potensi celah keamanan dari SQL Injection.
Klasifikasi Kanker Kulit Menggunakan Metode Deep Learning
Authors: Ashari Muhammad Rizal , Sari Zamah , Rizki Didih
Published: February 2024

Kulit merupakan salah satu komponen penting bagi manusia, salah satunya untuk melindungi tubuh manusia dari paparan langsung oleh ultraviolet atau sinar matahari. Sinar matahari merupakan sumber vitamin bagi tubuh manusia dan juga mempunyai banyak manfaat bagi tubuh manusia, akan tetapi sinar matahari yang berlebihan juga mengakibatkan kerusakan sel yang terdapat pada kulit, sehingga ketika kulit menerima sinar matahari yang berlebihan dapat menyebabkan kanker kulit. Kanker kulit adalah penyakit yang salah satunya disebabkan oleh sianar ultavioet yang berlebih yang diterima oleh kulit manusia. Penyakit ini terjadi dan berkembang pada lapisan kulit bagian atas dan efeknya dapat dilihat dengan mata manusia dengan ditandai munculnya benjolan pada kulit atau berbentuk seperti tahilalat dengan ukuran dan bentuk yang tidak normal. Pada umumnya, orang masih banyak yang belum mengerti apa saja gejala atau bentuk dari penyakit kanker kulit ini dan sering di hiraukan. Metode Deep learning merupakan salah  satu pembelajaran mesin yang banyak digunakan saat ini untuk pengenalan gambar. Pada saat ini telah banyak penelitian yang bertujuan untuk membuat suatu sistem klasifikasi pada penyakit kanker kulit yang yang berbasis machine learning yang memiliki hasil yang akurat dan cepat. Pada penelitian ini digunakan metode Deep learning dengan menggunakan model DenseNet121 dengan menggunakan jumlah data sebanyak 3297 citra.  Pada percobaan yang telah dilakukan pada penelitian ini hasil akurasi terbaik yang didapatkan sebasar 90.63% yang didapatkan dari hasil training menggunakan model DenseNet121.
Implementasi Metode Lean-UX dalam Pengembangan Desain Interaksi Pengguna QLife berbasis Android
Authors: Hidayat Muhammad , Kusuma Wahyu Andhyka
Published: February 2024

Tingkat pengangguran terbuka di Indonesia mencapai 5,45% yang mana total pengangguran berkisar 7,99 juta. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi permasalahan tersebut dikarenakan banyak hal, utamanya minimnya informasi mengenai karir, finansial dan pendidikan karena dianggap topik sensitif untuk didiskusikan. Solusi yang dapat menjadi benang merah untuk permasalahan tersebut adalah forum diskusi secara anonim untuk meminimalisir jejak informasi pribadi serta membangun ekosistem diskusi yang aman dan tanpa stigma buruk. Upaya dalam pengembangan aplikasi untuk merealisasikan solusi tersebut adalah membuat desain antarmuka yang sesuai dengan keinginan, kebutuhan dan ekspektasi dari pengguna. Metode yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini adalah Lean UX yang lebih fokus kepada pengguna, iterasi cepat, dan pengujian berbasis data. Hasilnya, hipotesis yang diajukan sesuai dengan hasil positif dari pengujian menggunakan metode SUS (System Usability Scale) dengan skor senilai 81 yang berasal dari kuesioner pada 5 responden. Nilai pengujian SUS dikatakan berhasil menyesuaikan kebutuhan, keinginan dan ekspektasi pengguna terhadap aplikasi QLife.
Teknik Boundary Value Analysis pada Blackbox Testing untuk Aplikasi Buku Catatan Harian
Authors: Putra Fajar Rayhan
Published: February 2024

Di era digital saat ini, aplikasi buku harian digunakan sebagai alat untuk mencatat pengalaman sehari-hari bagi sebagian orang. Namun, untuk memastikan kualitas dan fungsionalitas aplikasi tersebut, diperlukan pengujian yang tepat. Pengujian dengan metode Black Box Testing yang menerapkan teknik Boundary Value Analysis untuk menguji aplikasi buku harian. Boundary Value Analysis adalah teknik yang efektif dalam mengidentifikasi kesalahan dan kerentanan pada batas-batas masukan aplikasi. Pendekatan ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi batas atas dan bawah yang mungkin muncul dalam aplikasi, seperti jumlah karakter maksimal dalam entri atau format masukan yang tidak sesuai. Dengan menganalisis hasil dari pengujian, artikel ini memberikan pengetahuan tentang sejauh mana aplikasi buku harian mampu mengatasi kondisi ekstrem dan menjamin keandalan, sehingga pengguna dapat mengandalkan aplikasi tersebut dalam mencatat pengalaman sehari-hari mereka
Perancangan UI/UX Untuk Aplikasi Al-Quran Menggunakan Metode HCD (Human Centered Design)
Authors: Azziqra Zihad
Published: February 2024

Artikel ini membahas perancangan antarmuka pengguna (UI/UX) untuk aplikasi Al-Quran dengan menggunakan Metode Human Centered Design (HCD). Penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya memahami kebutuhan dan preferensi pengguna dalam merancang aplikasi Al-Quran yang efisien dan intuitif. Metode HCD digunakan untuk melibatkan pengguna aktif dalam proses perancangan, mulai dari pengumpulan inspirasi, ideation, hingga implementasi. Dengan mengutamakan pengalaman pengguna, aplikasi Al-Quran yang dihasilkan memberikan interaksi yang mendalam. Penekanan pada kebutuhan pengguna menjadikan aplikasi ini responsif, mudah digunakan, dan memberikan pengalaman membaca Al-Quran yang optimal melalui platform digital. Kesimpulannya, pendekatan HCD sangat relevan dalam menghasilkan aplikasi Al-Quran yang memudahkan pengguna dalam mengakses dan memahami Al-Quran secara mendalam.
Penerapan Metode Double Diamond dalam Perancangan Antarmuka Pengguna dan Pengalaman Pengguna pada Aplikasi Halal.me
Authors: Ramadhan Elang Safamoza
Published: February 2024

Pengalaman pengguna dapat ditingkatkan dengan efektivitas yang lebih besar ketika metode Double Diamond diterapkan pada pengembangan UI/UX. Aplikasi "Halal.me", sebuah aplikasi resep masakan rumahan yang dikhususkan untuk masakan halal, adalah konteks analisis kasus studi kualitatif ini terhadap pengaturannya. Penerapan metode Double Diamond diselidiki dalam penelitian ini, meliputi discover, define, develop, dan deliver. Penelitian ini mengeksplorasi bagaimana pendekatan ini bermanfaat bagi pengalaman pengguna, antarmuka pengguna, dan interaksi pengguna aplikasi "Halal.me" secara keseluruhan. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan pencerahan mengenai taktik dan pengetahuan yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan UI/UX aplikasi yang mengakomodasi kebutuhan diet dan preferensi kuliner tertentu, yang mengarah pada peningkatan kegunaan dan kepuasan pengguna.
Do rascunho à aplicação: Um relato de elaboração e influência de infográficos na elaboração de periódicos científicos e divulgação da ciência.
Authors: Nasaré Aléx Martins , Fukushima André Rinaldi , Santos Vagner R. dos
Published: February 2024

Designe gráfico e estética visual estão cada vez mais importantes na divulgação de informações, sejam estas para o consumo de produtos quanto para a divulgação científica. Em virtude disso o uso de infográficos nestas áreas, como modo de explicação, ou material de apoio tem se tornado crescente. Infográficos são representações visuais que tem por missão alcançar um determinado publico alvo de maneira rápida e efetiva, com capacidade autoexplicativa e poder de síntese de uma informação a ser discutida, elucidada ou complementada. Seu uso na humanidade é antigo e contínuo, datando desde a pré-história, nas pinturas rupestres, onde era o meio mais facilitado de transpassar informações aos descendentes e veio crescendo rapidamente devido a evolução das mídias digitais, sendo trabalhada nas mais diferentes sociedades, trazendo informações relevantes para a perpetuação de cada civilização. O intuito deste trabalho é apresentar uma metodologia específica e a sua relevância na ciência, que apesar de ter um enfoque na evolução, ainda se restringe a um público muito diminuto. Excluindo as demais classes e consequentemente sofrendo distorções ao ser simplificada para um alcance generalizado. Destacando a importância da ciência para a economia e a política, além do desenvolvimento humano. Para isto elaboramos a partir de revisão bibliográfica uma metodologia sistematizada, com levantamentos históricos de relevância para o desenvolvimento gráfico e usabilidade dos infográficos, o qual a partir de um objetivo inicial delineamos a construção de símbolos gráficos que representassem sentimentos de relevância para pacientes hospitalizados pós-cirúrgicos. E neste artigo descrevemos o roteiro de síntese deste processo.
Efeitos tóxicos do uso prolongado ou em altas doses de corticosteroides
Authors: Babadopulos Yasmin Dantas , Ignacio Marina Braun , Bachur Tatiana Paschoalette Rodrigues
Published: February 2024

Corticosteroides são potentes anti-inflamatórios e imunomoduladores utilizados para o tratamento de diversas condições clínicas, dentre as quais, várias que requerem o uso crônico destes fármacos, colocando os pacientes sob risco de complicações e efeitos adversos. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste estudo foi revisar a literatura científica acerca dos efeitos deletérios e consequências decorrentes do uso prolongado ou em altas doses de corticosteroides. Com esse propósito, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica nas bases de dados MEDLINE, LILACS e SCIENCE DIRECT e selecionados artigos originais e relatos de caso publicados no período de 2017 a 2023 para leitura aprofundada, tendo sido incluídos sete artigos na presente revisão. Os resultados apontam que ocorre um acúmulo de danos relacionados aos corticosteroides ao longo do tempo de uso, além da associação destes fármacos com diversos efeitos colaterais. Destaca-se a importância da responsabilidade dos profissionais de saúde ao prescreverem corticosteroides somente mediante estrita necessidade, de forma cautelosa, bem como o acompanhamento dos pacientes sob uso crônico destes fármacos.
Desafíos actuales de la comunicación científica multiescalar: capacidades institucionales de la Universidad Nacional de San Juan
Authors: Castillo Gonzalo Miguel
Published: February 2024

La discusión acerca del desarrollo científico, tecnológico y de innovación a escala mundial, en general, y en los llamados países del sur global, en particular, vienen adquiriendo una relevancia significativa en la actualidad. Este trabajo, específicamente, procura contribuir al debate sobre las modalidades diferenciales de interacción norte-sur y sur-sur en materia de producción científica comunicada. De allí que, a partir del enfoque conceptual sostenido desde el paradigma de la circulación multiescalar del conocimiento científico, se avanza en la caracterización de las capacidades institucionales de publicación científica instaladas en una casa de estudios que integra el concierto de universidades nacionales argentinas: la Universidad Nacional de San Juan. El enfoque metodológico se sostiene desde un estudio de caso sincrónico, instrumentando un set específico de indicadores del Manual de Cuyo. Recupera como fuentes de información diversas documentaciones propias de la universidad analizada de sus publicaciones científicas, así como bases de datos desarrolladas de forma ad hoc. Entre sus hallazgos más significativos se destaca el peso diferencial que asumen las disciplinas de ciencias sociales y humanidades en la producción editorial científica, direccionando el tránsito de sus revistas hacia circuitos nacionales y latinoamericanos, vía sus ejercicios de indexación junto a sus opciones idiomáticas, entre otras cosas. Asimismo, la reciente materialización de un repositorio institucional en la universidad analizada coadyuvaría a potenciar la circulación a escala local, nacional e internacional de la producción científica publicada por sus académicos.
Engaging stakeholders in policy decision-making for food security governance: Identification, perception, and contribution
Authors: Tjilen Alexander Phuk , Tambaip Beatus , Dharmawan Budi , Adrianus Adrianus , Riyanto Pulung , Ohoiwutun Yosephina
Published: February 2024

Governance of food systems is a poorly understood determinant of food security (Delaney et al., 2018). This article tackles the intricate issue of understanding stakeholders in public policy for enhancing food security in Papua. The primary purpose is to pinpoint key stakeholders, delve into their perspectives, and advocate for holistic policies integrating production, distribution, environmental impact, and social considerations. The qualitative approach, employing interviews, observations, and document analysis, allows a comprehensive exploration of stakeholder perspectives shaped by diverse backgrounds. Advocating for an integrated policy-making approach, the paper emphasizes addressing production, distribution, environmental impact, and social considerations for long-term food security in Papua. The conclusion underscores collaboration’s imperative for holistic and sustainable policies, addressing communication challenges and balancing diverse stakeholder interests. The paper’s relevance lies in contributing insights to navigate the complexities of stakeholder involvement in food security policy, informing the development of more effective, inclusive policies for enduring and sustainable food security in Papua.
“… Imprimi sicut nationi russicae decori & utilitati foret …”: The role of German Pietists’ educational activities in the early eighteenth-century Russia and their contribution to the formation of Russian professional terminology
Authors: Mengel Swetlana , Bragone Cristina
Published: February 2024

The movement of Pietism, which emerged in Germany in the progressive
Protestant milieu in the late 17th century, called for a reform of the
Reformation. In order to make the idea of ?true Christianity? and ?true
piety? accessible and understandable to every ordinary believer, it set as
its primary goal the universal enlightenment of the nations necessary for
every Christian to read and understand the full text of the Holy Scriptures.
The realization of this goal included the translation of the full text of
the Bible into the national languages and its distribution in the form of
printed editions. The quote in the title of this article is from the preface
to the very first grammar of the Russian language (LUDOLF 1696, see [3
(A)]), showing that the ?printing? of ?good books? in Russian was not only
envisioned by the Pietists, but should, in their opinion, serve ?for the
beauty and benefit of the Russian nation?. In addition to the creation of
the first grammars of the Russian language, which had not existed until
then, the enlightenment activities of the Pietists in Russia encompassed the
production of translations of Western European literature into Russian from
various fields of knowledge - pedagogy, history, theology, etc., which led
to the creation of a new vocabulary in Russian, including the field of
naming professions and specialized terminology. In the proposed article
these processes are shown, on the one hand, on the example of a brief
analysis of the first grammars of the Russian language, created by German
Pietists; on the other hand, on the example of translation of the statutes
of Lutheran churches and schools in Russia, the formation of a special
Russian ecclesiastical terminology in the field of religious life of
Lutherans is considered.
Grading Acanthosis Nigricans Using a Smartphone and Color Analysis: A Novel Noninvasive Method to Screen for Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: S. Dhanoo Andrew , K. Ramroach Sterling , Hill-Briggs Felicia , N. Cockburn Brian
Published: February 2024

Objective. The objective of this study was to develop ANcam, a novel method for identifying acanthosis nigricans (AN) using a smartphone camera and computer-aided color analysis for noninvasive screening of people with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Research Design and Methods. Adult and juvenile participants with or without diagnosed type 2 diabetes were recruited in Trinidad and Tobago. After obtaining informed consent, participants’ history, demographics, anthropometrics, and A1C were collected and recorded. Three subject-matter experts independently graded pictures of the posterior neck and upper back using the ANcam smartphone application and Burke methods. A correlation matrix investigated 25 color channels for association with hyperpigmentation, and the diagnostic thresholds were determined with a receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Results. For the 227 participants with captured images and A1C values, the cyan/magenta/yellow/black (CMYK) model color channel CMYK_K was best correlated with IGT at an A1C cut-off of 5.7% [39 mmol/mol] (R = 0.45, P <0.001). With high predictive accuracy (area under the curve = 0.854), the cut-off of 7.67 CMYK_K units was chosen, with a sensitivity of 81.1% and a specificity of 70.3%. ANcam had low inter-rater variance (F = 1.99, P = 0.137) compared to Burke grading (F = 105.71, P <0.001). ANcam detected hyperpigmentation on the neck at double the self-reported frequency. Elevated BMI was 2.9 (95% CI 1.9–4.3) times more likely, elevated blood pressure was 1.7 (95% CI 1.2–2.4) times more likely, and greater waist-to-hip ratio was 2.3 (95% CI 1.4–3.6) times more likely with AN present. Conclusion. ANcam offers a sensitive, reproducible, and user-friendly IGT screening tool to any smartphone user that performs well with most skin tones and lighting conditions. Key Points · A computer-aided screening tool for acanthosis nigricans (AN) quantifies hyperpigmentation and directs users to medical interventions. · Using a smartphone image, hyperpigmentation can be detected and associations with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) can be made. · Of 25 color channels investigated, the cyan/magenta/yellow/black (CMYK) model CMYK_K channel was found to be best correlated with IGT. ANcam had high predictive accuracy, with both high sensitivity (81.1%), and high specificity (70.3%), detecting AN twice as many times as self-observation. · ANcam is a user-friendly tool that can be used with any skin tone and most lighting conditions, even by laypersons, to detect AN and screen for type 2 diabetes.
Nordic Studies in Education 04 / 2019
Authors: Subscription only, available at https://www.idunn.no/np
Published: February 2024

This issue is available by subscription only from the former publisher, Universitetsforlaget, at https://www.idunn.no/np/2019/04. The links below leads to the summaries for each article on Idunn.
Editorial
Editorial 4/2019: Research Variables regarding Secondary School, Pre-School Teacher Education and Universitiesav Herner Saeverot og Dziuginta Baraldsnes
Original Research Articles
Tverrfaglighet i norsk barnehagelærerutdanning – et forslag til begrepsavklaring av Kjellrun Hiis Hauge og Marianne Presthus Heggen
Lesson Study på fire ungdomsskoler – fra lærernes perspektiv av Janne Fauskanger
Immediate and direct links from university course content to participants’ work practices. A study of Norwegian educational-psychological counsellors’ reflection logs in a postgraduate education program av Astrid Margrethe Sølvberg , Torill Moen, Marit Rismark og Arne Tveit
Relative risks of childhood developmental vulnerabilities in three Australian communities with exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: data linkage study
Authors: Law Hsei Di , Armstrong Bruce , D'este Catherine , Hosking Rose , Smurthwaite Kayla , Trevenar Susan , Lazarevic Nina , Lucas Robyn , Clements Archie , Kirk Martyn , Korda Rosemary
Published: February 2024

BackgroundAqueous film forming foams (AFFF) containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) caused local environmental contamination in three Australian residential areas: Katherine in the Northern Territory (NT), Oakey in Queensland (Qld) and Williamtown in New South Wales (NSW). We examined whether children who lived in these areas had higher risks of developmental vulnerabilities than children who lived in comparison areas without known contamination.
MethodsAll children identified in the Medicare Enrolment File-a consumer directory for Australia's universal healthcare insurance scheme-who ever lived in exposure areas, and a sample of children who ever lived in selected comparison areas, were linked to the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC). The AEDC data were available from four cycles: 2009, 2012, 2015 and 2018. For each exposure area, we estimated relative risks (RRs) of developmental vulnerability on each of five AEDC domains and a summary measure, adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics and other potential confounders.
FindingsWe included 2,429 children from the NT, 2,592 from Qld and 510 from NSW. We observed lower risk of developmental vulnerability in the Communication skills and general knowledge domain in Katherine (RR = 0.74, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.57 to 0.97), and higher risks of developmental vulnerability in the same domain (RR = 1.49, 95% CI 1.18 to 1.87) and in the Physical health and wellbeing domain in Oakey (RR = 1.31, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.61). Risks of developmental vulnerabilities on other domains were not different from those in the relevant comparison areas or were uncertain due to small numbers of events.
ConclusionThere was inadequate evidence for increased risks of developmental vulnerabilities in children who ever lived in three PFAS-affected areas in Australia.
Research of the models for sign gesture recognition using 3D convolutional neural networks and visual transformers
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, Ukraine, Chornenkyi V. Ya. , Kazymyra I. Ya. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Lviv, Ukraine
Published: February 2024

The work primarily focuses on addressing the contemporary challenge of hand gesture recognition, driven by the overarching objectives of revolutionizing military training methodologies, enhancing human-machine interactions, and facilitating improved communication between individuals with disabilities and machines. In-depth scrutiny of the methods for hand gesture recognition involves a comprehensive analysis, encompassing both established historical computer vision approaches and the latest deep learning trends available in the present day. This investigation delves into the fundamental principles that underpin the design of models utilizing 3D convolutional neural networks and visual transformers. Within the 3D-CNN architecture that was analyzed, a convolutional neural network with two convolutional layers and two pooling layers is considered. Each 3D convolution is obtained by convolving a 3D filter kernel and summing multiple adjacent frames to create a 3D cube. The visual transformer architecture that is consisting of a visual transformer with Linear Projection, a Transformer Encoder, and two sub-layers: the Multi-head Self-Attention (MSA) layer and the feedforward layer, also known as the Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP), is considered. This research endeavors to push the boundaries of hand gesture recognition by deploying models trained on the ASL and NUS-II datasets, which encompass a diverse array of sign language images. The performance of these models is assessed after 20 training epochs, drawing insights from various performance metrics, including recall, precision, and the F1 score. Additionally, the study investigates the impact on model performance when adopting the ViT architecture after both 20 and 40 training epochs were performed. This analysis unveils the scenarios in which 3D convolutional neural networks and visual transformers achieve superior accuracy results. Simultaneously, it sheds light on the inherent constraints that accompany each approach within the ever-evolving landscape of environmental variables and computational resources. The research identifies cutting-edge architectural paradigms for hand gesture recognition, rooted in deep learning, which hold immense promise for further exploration and eventual implementation and integration into software products.
Sinergisme pertumbuhan dan tingkat kesukaan pada pembuatan tempe probiotik dengan penambahan Pichia kudriavzevii TMT-2 dan Lactobacillus plantarum Dad-13
Authors: Muhammad Raihan Yafi  , Wisnu Adi Yulianto
Published: February 2024

Tempe probiotik dapat dibuat dengan penambahan khamir probiotik (Pichia kudriavzevii TMT-2) dan bakteri asam laktat (Lactobacillus plantarum Dad-13). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari sinergisme pertumbuhan antara jamur tempe, khamir dan bakteri probiotik, serta menentukan tempe probiotik yang disukai oleh panelis. Penelitian ini dikerjakan dengan menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dua faktor, yaitu faktor pertama ialah jenis inokulum (tempe jamur merk Raprima, Raprima + Pichia kudriavzevii TMT-2, Raprima + L. plantarum Dad-13, Raprima + P. kudriavzevii TMT-2 + L. plantarum Dad-13. Faktor kedua adalah lama fermentasi (0, 24, 48, dan 72 jam). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan penambahan yeast, bakteri, dan dan bakteri probiotik tidak menghambat pertumbuhan jamur tempe. Penambahan khamir probiotik mempercepat laju pertumbuhan jamur tempe. Khamir dan bakteri probiotik yang ditambahkan dapat tumbuh dengan baik dan dapat mencapai 9 log10 CFU/g pada akhir fermentasi. Penambahan khamir dan bakteri probiotik tidak menurunkan tingkat kesukaan panelis dibandingkan dengan kontrol (jamur tempe). Berdasarkan jumlah probiotik dan tigkat kesukaan panelis perlakuan terbaik adalah tempe yang diinokulasi dengan Raprima + P. kudriavzevii TMT-2 + L. plantarum Dad-13. Tempe tersebut mengandung jumlah jamur sebanyak 8,53 log10 CFU/g, khamir 9,06 log10 CFU/g, dan bakteri 8,88 log10 CFU/g. Tempe probiotik ini layak untuk dikembangkan khususnya diversifikasi produk olahannya dan tingkat kesukaan konsumen.
Assessing the Potential of Prambanan Biodiversity Park for Sustainable Food Resources and Agriculture in Kemudo, Klaten, Central Java
Authors: Mohammad Prasanto Bimantio  , Amallia Ferhat  , Dian Pratama Putra  , Nanda Satya Nugraha  , Indah Kusuma Ayu  , Akhta Suendra
Published: February 2024

Prambanan Biodiversity Park (TKP), situated in Kemudo, Klaten, Central Java, is an important natural reserve dedicated for preservation of local biodiversity and environmental protection by PT.Sarihusada Generasi Mahardhika. This research investigates the park's potential in providing food resources and supporting agricultural practices for nearby communities. Assessment of plant species is conducted to evaluate the park's biodiversity, including surveys, species identification, mapping. The collected data provides an overview of the park's biodiversity and serves as a baseline for further analysis. The analysis focuses on identifying plant species within the park that hold potential value for food resources and agriculture. This includes studying ecological relationships between species and plants that contribute to pest control in agricultural systems. To understand the local community's perspectives and practices related to food and agriculture, interviews, focus group discussions are conducted, exploring their traditional knowledge and utilization of biodiversity for sustenance and farming. The research finds several potential benefits of utilizing TKP for food resources and agriculture. The diverse flora of the park offers a variety of edible plants, such as Moringa oleifera and fruit-based species, which can enhance local diets and provide nutritional diversity. Furthermore, traditional plants like mojo hold potential as natural pesticides, contributing to pest control in agricultural fields. Integration of biodiversity into local food systems may require capacity building and awareness programs to promote sustainable harvesting and cultivation practices. The research recommends the development of conservation strategies and policies focused on sustainable practices, community participation, and educational initiatives to maximize the potential benefits for local food security and agriculture. This research drive conservation strategies that protect biodiversity and enhance the well-being of the local community. TKP emerges as an invaluable resource capable of supplying essential food provisions and supporting eco-friendly agricultural practices for neighboring communities, thereby emphasizing the criticality of interweaving biodiversity preservation within the framework of local food systems.
Efficacy Study of Eco-Friendly Bleaching Agent for Skeleton Preservation in Animal Skeleton
Authors: Muhimatul Umami
Published: February 2024

The currently used bleaching materials in skeletal preservation are hydrogen and carbamide peroxide materials with specific concentrations and techniques that impact environmental sustainability. This research describes a simple and eco-friendly technique for preserving skeletons. This research used a qualitative approach. Data were collected through observation and documentation. The collected data were analyzed descriptively. The results show that natural extracts, such as lemon combined with baking soda and commercial bleaching cloth agent, can bleach the skull and bone to preserve the skeleton. The commercial bleaching cloth agent is more capable of bleaching animal skulls and bones to preserve skeletons than natural extracts combined with baking soda do; however, the result is more brittle skeletons. Although specimens in lemon extract combined with baking soda solution more slowly clean and bleach skeleton than commercial bleaching solution, skeletal animals have bond strength and environment-friendly processes. This study recommends that an eco-friendly bleaching agent for skeletal preservation should be applied because it can cope with biological practices about osteology and other science subjects.