bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Assessment of Master's Degree Programs Pre and Post Pandemic
Authors:   University of West Florida, USA, Li Kuiyuan , Seals Samantha R.
Published: March 2023

In this study, graduate “programs of strategic emphasis” at a state university in Florida, USA during the spring semesters of 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 were examined. The students’ application, enrollment, performance, and graduation data for the four semesters were collected and analyzed. Due to COVID-19, all courses had to be delivered purely online in the latter spring semester of 2020. Facing various challenges and uncertainties, the Graduate School worked with all programs to update their programs and remove admission barriers, including graduate record examination (GRE) requirements. After the onset of the pandemic, the number of applicants increased (p < 0.001), the number of students enrolled increased (p < 0.001), and the yield rate of enrolled new students compared to applicants decreased (p < 0.001). Despite the removal of admission barriers, the undergraduate grade point averages (GPA) of new applicants did not decrease (p = 0.500), graduate GPA in the first semester increased (p < 0.001), and overall graduate GPA increased (p < 0.001). Finally, graduation rates increased after the onset of the pandemic (p < 0.001). This study demonstrates that despite challenges due to the pandemic, removal of admission barriers did not adversely affect student outcomes.
An Application of the Quizizz Gamification Tool to Improve Motivation in the Evaluation of Elementary School Students
Authors:   Faculty of Education Sciences of the Universidad Nacional de San Augustin de Arequipa, Peru, Ccoa Noe Manuel Quispe , Choquehuanca Maria Elisabeth Farfan , Paucar Fabian Hugo Rucano
Published: March 2023

The motivation of students in the evaluation is one of the most difficult processes in education because students face high levels of stress and anxiety previously, during and after the evaluation, even more so considering the situation that was experienced due to the COVID-19 health emergency. This research aims to apply the gamification tool Quizizz to improve motivation in the evaluations of Primary Education students. Mixed methods research was used in this project in order to systematically integrate quantitative and qualitative methods, was of 40 school children from state educational institutions, which carried out four processes to measure the levels of motivation in the evaluation. This paper demonstrated that students presented improvements in motivation levels and decreased stress levels due to use of Quizizz tool as an alternative in the evaluation.
Trends in Use of the Computer Assisted Instruction in Biological Sciences Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Munyemana Jean Jacques , Nsanganwimana Florien , Gaparayi Gaspard
Published: March 2023

The usage of computers is gaining popularity in science education specifically in biology education. The topic concerning Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) materials is one of the topics covered in biology education research. Where they are reportedly to have an impact on the academic achievement of the students. In this review, published peer reviewed scientific literature on computer usage in biological science instruction was analyzed to answer the questions relating to the kind of computer applications commonly used as computer assisted instruction in biological science education. Biological topics mostly taught using computer assisted instruction. As well, as the learning outcomes commonly measured when studying computer applications in biological science education. The results from the analyzed literature show that web applications are the most used computer technologies. These applications are mostly designed and developed by researchers. The visual displays mostly used are computer-based animation, while Biochemistry and Photosynthesis specifically are biology topics covered. The learning outcome targeted is academic achievement. Though these reports showed a positive impact on learning outcomes, many works are still needed specifically the use of modern technologies such as virtual reality (AR) and augmented reality (AR), in the biology teaching and learning process.
The Extent of Implementation of Printed Modules as a Learning Modality under the New Normal: Input to the Existing Learning Continuity Plan
Authors:   the Graduate School, Eastern Samar State University-Main Campus, Borongan City, Eastern Samar, Philippines, Jr. Virgilio P. Rapada
Published: March 2023

This study focused on assessing the extent of implementation of the printed module as a learning modality under the new normal as perceived by the social science teachers of the public secondary schools in Borongan City division. This study used a descriptive and comparative design through a survey questionnaire administered to 50 respondents. Indicators were descriptively summarized using mode as a central tendency measure. By and large, majority of the indicators on implementation are only slightly implemented; this includes the implementation of parent support, personal relevance, authentic learning, students' autonomy, and active learning. In addition, school support was perceived as not implemented at all, while teachers' support was moderately implemented. On the significant difference in the implementation of the printed module between autonomous and non-autonomous school, a test of difference indicated that the extent to which indicators are implemented do not necessarily vary by type of school. Based on the result of the study, a proposed additional input on the existing learning continuity plan of the Borongan City division was crafted.
Challenges with Online Teaching and Learning of English Vocabulary
Authors:   the English Language and Literature Department, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, Altakhaineh Abdel Rahman Mitib , Alaghawat Mohammad , Younes Afakh
Published: March 2023

This article aims to examine the challenges facing secondary school teachers and students in English vocabulary online classes in Amman, Jordan. It also aims to propose the most effective ways to overcome the encountered challenges. To this end, qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirty teachers and twenty students to understand their experiences related to the online learningteaching process. Based on these interviews, several challenges that might obstruct this process were identified, with some of the challenges reported by teachers being similar to those reported by students. Teaching and learning challenges included poor class management, poor Internet connection, and large class sizes. Moreover, the findings of this study highlighted that one of the most important challenges that teachers encountered in teaching English vocabulary online was the impossibility of using realia. The study concludes with some solutions from both teachers and students to overcome these difficulties, such as using more advanced online platforms, e.g., Google Meet, World Word, and Microsoft Teams, as well as splitting students into small online rooms, and using games/plays.
Diabetes Self-Management and Distress Levels in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: a Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Wahyudi Rahmad , Mufidah Nisfil , Firdausita Sabila
Published: March 2023

Background: Patients suffer Diabetes Mellitus face challenges related care management disease, treatment proper self. Distress condition covers passionate stretch, enthusiastic and behavioral challenges consequence burden management self. Objective: The aim of the think about to analyze the relationship between Diabetes Self-Management and trouble Levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients. Methods: The study used analytic correlation through a cross-sectional approach. Diabetes self-management was variable free and trouble level was variable subordinate. Taking a test of 55 patients utilizing the purposive examining strategy method at Wound Center Madura with criteria inclusion, DM type 1 and 2 patients were undergoing care wounds with ulcer diabetes. Distress instruments used Diabetes Distress Scale and Diabetes Self-Management survey. This ponder utilized the Spearmen rank relationship test. Results: The measurable test comes about appear p-value = 0.000 a = 0.05. showing that there is a connection between diabetes self-management with distressed diabetes patients at Wound Center Madura, Indonesia. Nearly half of diabetes patients have a high level of distress, high emotional burden, indicating a high personal emotional burden in the patient, such as feeling tired in dealing with various disease management. This personal reaction can lead to feelings of fear, anger because of diabetes mellitus, while the behavior of checking blood sugar independently with diabetes self management control.Conclusion: The goal of Diabetes Self-Management is to be able to reduce the Distress and control diabetes mellitus, while poor Diabetes Self-management controls a risk of complications and tends to feel worried and frustrated because they feel unable to control diabetes.
Iliopsoas muscle abscess and Proteus mirabilis caused sepsis: a case report
Authors: Moskaļenko Katrīna Jekaterina , Aveniņa Sofija , Jeršovs Kirils , Malzubris Mārtiņš , Golubovska Iveta
Published: March 2023

Musculus psoas abscess (MPA)  is a relatively uncommon and potentially life-threatening infection. Diagnostics of MPA are challenging due to nonspecific clinical presentation and insidious onset. We present an 85-year-old patient with iliopsoas abscess and sepsis, who was admitted to an emergency department with fever, fatigue, anorexia, tenderness and limited range of motion in her right hip. Upon further diagnostics, it was discovered, that the bacterial cause of infection was Proteus mirabilis, which is a highly unusual finding. The case illustrates the difficulty of diagnosing MPA and discusses the possible origins of the primary infection.
Canada-U.S. Relationship in 2022: A Course toward Rapprochement
Authors: Komkova Elena G.
Published: March 2023

The general state of Canadian-American relations in 2022 can be described as good, and the prevailing vector is further rapprochement.
Speaking about the specifics of this year, three points can be made: Canada's willingness to meet Washington's expectations regarding a number of important issues; the impact of several massive American laws on the economic situation and industrial policy in Canada; and the US interest in coordinating international initiatives and obtaining Canada's support in key international organizations and on acute problems.
A economia na utilização de areia descartada de fundição na construção civil: estudo de caso na cidade de João Pessoa, Paraíba
Authors: Dyer Paulo Paiva Oliveira Leite , Coppio Gustavo José Lauer , Cividanes Luciana De Simones , Silva Silvelene Alessandra , Sousa Junior Wilson Cabral de , Lima Maryangela Geimba de
Published: March 2023

As indústrias siderúrgicas brasileiras geram, em média, 145 mil toneladas por mês de areia descartada de fundição (ADF) ou resíduos de areia de fundição (RAF), como um subproduto do processo de fundição, impactando meio ambiente, sociedade, as próprias siderurgias e aterros sanitários. Porém, por ser considerado um resíduo não perigoso e muito semelhante aos agregados minerais, seu reuso na construção civil se mostra como uma interessante alternativa, evitando os impactos do descarte, além de beneficiar financeiramente as infraestruturas construídas. Nesse contexto, este artigo objetivou a dedução de uma rota metodológica para contabilizar a economia gerada pelo reuso de ADF/RAF e estimar, em termos de economia financeira e de bens ambientais, os benefícios gerados no Brasil e no município de João Pessoa, estado da Paraíba, como um estudo de caso. Dessa forma, uma equação foi obtida, abrangendo diversos aspectos da cadeia de produção e descarte de ADF/RAF, estimando economias da ordem de 500 milhões de USD anuais, além de redução de emissões de CO2 equivalente ao consumo de mais de 10 mil veículos por ano, pelo reuso da ADF/RAF produzida no Brasil.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the decision support algorithm for physicians in retinal dystrophy using machine learning methods
Authors:   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N.Yeltsin, Engineering School of Information Technologies, Telecommunications and Control Systems, Zhdanov A.E. ,   University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, Machine Learning and Data Analytics (MaD) Lab, Dolganov A.Yu. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N.Yeltsin, Engineering School of Information Technologies, Telecommunications and Control Systems, Zanca D. ,   University of Erlangen–Nuremberg, Machine Learning and Data Analytics (MaD) Lab, Borisov V.I. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N.Yeltsin, Engineering School of Information Technologies, Telecommunications and Control Systems, Luchian E. ,   Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Dorosinsky L.G. ,   Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N.Yeltsin, Engineering School of Information Technologies, Telecommunications and Control Systems
Published: March 2023

Electroretinography is a method of electrophysiological testing, which allows diagnosing diseases associated with disorders of the vascular structures of the retina. The classical analysis of the electroretinogram is based on assessing four parameters of the amplitude-time representation and often needs to be specified further using alternative diagnostic methods. This study proposes the use of an original physician decision support algorithm for diagnosing retinal dystrophy. The proposed algorithm is based on machine learning methods and uses parameters extracted from the wavelet scalogram of pediatric and adult electroretinogram signals. The study also uses a labeled database of pediatric and adult electroretinogram signals recorded using a computerized electrophysiological workstation EP-1000 (Tomey GmbH) at the IRTC Eye Microsurgery Ekaterinburg Center. The scientific novelty of this study consists in the development of special mathematical and algorithmic software for analyzing a procedure for extracting wavelet scalogram parameters of the electroretinogram signal using the cwt function of the PyWT. The basis function is a Gaussian wavelet of order 8. Also, the scientific novelty includes the development of an algorithm for analyzing electroretinogram signals that implements the classification of adult (pediatric) electroretinogram signals 19 (20) percent more accurately than classical analysis.
Near real-time animal action recognition and classification
Authors:   National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Egorov A.D. , Reznik M.S. ,   National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
Published: March 2023

In computer vision, identification of actions of an object is considered as a complex and relevant task. When solving the problem, one requires information on the position of key points of the object. Training models that determine the position of key points requires a large amount of data, including information on the position of these key points. Due to the lack of data for training, the paper provides a method for obtaining additional data for training, as well as an algorithm that allows highly accurate recognition of animal actions based on a small number of data. The achieved accuracy of determining the key points positions within a test sample is 92%. Positions of the key points define the action of the object. Various approaches to classifying actions by key points are compared. The accuracy of identifying the action of the object in the image reaches 72.9 %.
Spectral reflectance analysis of abandoned agricultural lands in the Central Russian forest-steppe using Sentinel-2 satellite data
Authors:   Belgorod State University, Terekhin E.A.
Published: March 2023

The article considers the spectral response of post-agrogenic landscapes in the forest-steppe zone based on Sentinel-2 data. The study was carried out on the territory of the Central Chernozem region. The type of forest that forms on abandoned agricultural land has a statistically significant effect on the spectral response in most Sentinel-2 bands. The reflectance of abandoned lands with deciduous and coniferous species is statistically significantly different in most bands. The reflectance of abandoned lands with mixed forests does not differ statistically significantly from other types of post-agrogenic landscapes. The reflectance of abandoned lands is inversely related to their forest cover in most Sentinel-2 bands. The strongest correlation with forest cover is typical for red (Band 4) and SWIR (Band 11, 12) ranges for all post-agrogenic landscape types. In the same bands, there are statistically significant differences between most of forest cover gradations of post-agrogenic landscapes. The established patterns make it possible to use the reflectance in the red (Band 4) and SWIR MSI bands (11, 12) to assess the forest cover of post-agrogenic landscapes.
Tran Ich Tac “King of Annam” went to China
Authors:   HUFS Institute of History and Culture, Yoon Sung Yeon
Published: March 2023

In this paper, we looked at “Tran Ich Tac(陳益稷)”, who surrendered to Yuan during the war with Yuan(元) during the Tran(Trần, 陳) Dynasty in Vietnam in the 13th and 14th centuries, as “King of Annam(安南國王)”. At that time, the Southern Song(南宋) conquest was carried out by Yuan and the conquest of Vietnam began, and discussions were being held on the side of the Tran Dynasty. Yuan made a strong demand for “Six Duties(六事)” against Vietnam at the time, of which it was strongly demanding “audience of the emperor(親朝)”. However, when the Tran Dynasty refused to do so, Khubilai appointed Tran Di Ai(陳遺愛), who had been dispatched as a Vietnamese envoy, to “King of Annam”. And this Yuan's move later affected Tran Ich Tac(陳益稷), and surrendered during the war between the two countries and was censured as “King of Annam”.
Some argue that the reason for the surrender of Tran Ich Tac is to understand Yuan's internal situation. He also said that the reason for the surrender to Khubilai at the time was to protect the territory of the Tran Dynasty and the position of Jong-myo Shrine, but this was only a justification to unify the surrender of Tran Ich Tac and to satisfy the ambition he had brought before.
However, it is noteworthy that the punishment for Tran Ich Tac was different from others in the process of punishing the surrender after the war and rationalized his surrender with the birth story, showing his influence within the Tran Dynasty, so inside Vietnam, Tran Ich Tac would not publicly inform him of the fact that he was accused of “king of Annam.”
Illegality of Imperial Japan’s Installation of War Facilities and its Compulsory Mobilization of Students in the Pusan-Kyŏngnam Region in terms of the International Labor Organization (ILO) in the 1930s and 1940s
Authors:   HUFS Institute of History and Culture, KIM Kyung Nam
Published: March 2023

This study explores the process of installing war facilities in Colonial Korea by the Japanese military when it designated the southern part of colonial Chosŏn as a rear base for its military actions during the Asia-Pacific War. Additionally, it investigates violations by Japan of international law, specifically ILO (International Labor Organization) principles, in its compulsory mobilization of students in Busan and other areas in Kyŏngnam Province into military service.
After the United States entered the war., Pusan and Kyŏngnam Province became increasingly important as a strategic base for military operations. Students were forced to build aircraft bases and roads, including forest roads for war facilities, maintain park areas for constructing batteries, convert school playgrounds into agricultural plots to increase food production, and help in the recruitment of soldiers.
Additionally, the study suggests that student mobilization should be treated as a category of forced mobilization. This becomes clear in two respects. First, the Japanese Government-General of Chosŏn legalized the forced mobilization of students via a National Mobilization Act enacted through two revisions to the Chosŏn Education Ordinance. Second, the Government-General beautified the practice under names like ‘education in labor’ and ‘physical training’, and reorganized students into ‘National Labor Groups’ (1938-1941) and ‘General Student Forces’ (1941-1945) which were collectively mobilized. After 1943, students were mobilized ranging in age from elementary pupils to college students, and after 1944, all classes were abolished and students were instead forced to engage in wartime labor.
Furthermore, the study reveals that the mobilization of student labor promoted by the Japanese imperial government clearly violated International Labor Organization principles, as seen in the specific cases of Pusan and Kyŏngnam Province. This fact suggests that those students should be classified as victims of Japanese forced labor because they were routinely deployed through a separate organizational system.
The European Union's GDPR from the perspective of convergence of the spillover effect of the Digital Single Market and the tradition of human rights protection in Europe
Authors:   HUFS Institute of History and Culture, Noh Meung-Hoan
Published: March 2023

In this paper, I tried to explain the historical significance of the General Data Protection Regulation(GDPR), a personal information protection law, by examining the backgrounds of the establishment and the large contents frame of this Regulation. Through this study the author of this article came to the conclusion that the most important background and driving force for the birth of the European Union's personal information protection law was the development of the Single Market implied in the Single European Act of 1986. By its spillover effect to the flow of the digital·data time, the Digital Single Market developed into the being. These met with the tradition of human rights protection in Europe in convergence and formed the European Union's unique personal information protection law system and contents, which have great meaning for the European Integration and significance in the world. In this context, this General Data Protection Regulation is also expected to trigger significant spillover effects necessary to solve the problems of Europe and the world emerging in the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution era.
The Effect of Ambon Banana (Musa acuminata cola) Diet on Young Adults' Resting Metabolic Rate
Authors: Maulida Habibia Alif , Safithri Fathiyah , Muthi'ah Nur Azizah Aji , Hermayanti Diah
Published: March 2023

Young adults (18-25 years) are vulnerable to experiencing imbalanced energy levels. To maintain energy balance, they must control their appetite and drive to eat. This can be done by reducing the resting metabolic rate (RMR). RMR is a significant component of total energy expenditure (TEE). Ambonese banana (Musa acuminata cola), which contains inorganic nitrate, can increase nitrite oxide (NO) in the body, which has an essential role in reducing RMR by increasing the efficiency of mitochondrial respiration. This research is experimental with a pretest–posttest design. The subjects were 80 medical students of Muhammadiyah Malang University. RMR was measured using an indirect calorimeter. Analysis of data used t dependent test. The result of the t-conditional test showed that there were significant differences between RMR pre-experiment and post-experiment of the treatment group who had normal BMI (P = 0.009) and overweight BMI (P = 0.028); on the other hand, the result for the control group showing that there were no differences between RMR pre-experiment and post-experiment of normal BMI’s respondents (P = 0.326) and overweight respondents (P = 0.715). The Ambonese banana (Musa acuminata cola) diet increases nitrite oxide (NO) concentration, which has a role in increasing the efficiency of mitochondrial respiration. Efficient mitochondrial respiration causes a decrease in RMR.
Keywords: Ambonese banana, resting metabolic rate, young adults
Application of Precordial Lead ECG SafOne to Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence-based Practice
Authors: Nishfa Dewi Wan , Deli Hellena , Safri Safri , Rizka Yulia , Irwan Irwan
Published: March 2023

Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is one of the essential cardiac diagnostic tests to record the heart’s electrical activities. However, errors in precordial lead placement causes invalid ECG recordings. The invention of precordial lead ECG SafOne aims to reduce these errors. This study aimed to apply the precordial lead ECG SafOne to patients with cardiovascular diseases and compare it to the standard ECG in relation to the presence of artefacts and placement time duration. This study employed the experimental research design with a post-test-only equivalent control group approach with a sample size of 60 outpatients undergoing an ECG test. Data on artefacts and placement time duration from ECG SafOne and standard ECG were identified and measured. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon test to examine the difference in all the variables collected. The results showed no substantial difference related to the artefacts emerging from ECG SafOne and standard ECG with a p-value of 0.083 (> 0.005). In addition, placement time duration using ECG SafOne is faster than standard ECG (p=0.000). To conclude, ECG SafOne is more practical and efficient than standard ECG. This tool produces ECG recordings with no significant difference from standard ECG. Therefore, ECG SafOne is applicable for electrocardiography recording for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Keywords: cardiovascular diseases, electrocardiography, diagnostic test, SafOne, precordial lead
The Relationship Between Family Involvement in Physiotherapy Home Programs and Activity Daily Living in Post-stroke Patients
Authors: Putri Utami Kurnia , Rizky Rinanda Nur Fauziyah Alif , Faradilla Rahim Anita
Published: March 2023

The inability to carry out daily activities is one of the challenges that stroke patients face due to weakness in their extremities. It leads to a decrease in mobility function, which prevents the fulfilment of activity. To improve their functional ability, patients undergo physiotherapy treatment. However, there is limited time for patients to exercise at the hospital. Yet, doing exercise is vital for post-stroke patients. Therefore, home programs are crucial for stroke patient rehabilitation. Family support is necessary to ensure that patients do their home program. It could increase enthusiasm and motivate patients to be consistent in their treatment, especially in their homes. An analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design was used to see the relationship between family involvement in physiotherapy home programs and activity daily living (ADL) in poststroke patients. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with inclusion and exclusion criteria. Questionnaires were used to assess family involvement in the Physiotherapy home program, and the Index Barthel was used to measure the ADL of stroke patients. Spearman Test was used to examine the relationship between both variables. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. Normality tests showed the failure of the number of rearing data (p<0.05). Spearman test revealed that both groups had a significant relationship (p=0.000). There is a relationship between family involvement in the Physiotherapy home program and ADL in post-stroke patients.
Keywords: stroke, physiotherapy, relationship, activity daily living, home program
The Role of Adolescents in Bullying at School
Authors: Agustiningsih Nia , Yusuf Ah , . Ahsan
Published: March 2023

Bullying is a phenomenon that can occur at various ages and in various environments, including at school. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of adolescents in bullying at schools. This study is a descriptive analytic study. The instrument used to collect data about bullying was was a modified Olweus Bully/Victim questionnaire. Data were obtained using a google form which was distributed to all junior high school adolescents for 2 weeks. The number of incoming respondent data was 197 respondents who then went through screening in completing the questionnaire, finally resulting in a total of 167 junior high school adolescents. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and presented in the form of frequency and percentage. The number of adolescents who became victims of bullying was mostly in the form of verbal violence and received slander, each with a frequency of 1-2 times in 59 adolescents (35.33%). Verbal violence had a frequency of 1-2 times in 33 teenagers (19.76%), and slander had a frequency of 1-2 times in 25 adolescents (14.97%). The role of adolescents in bullying incidents at school is that they have been victims, perpetrators and both victims and perpetrators. Appropriate education is needed for adolescents so that adolescents who are victims are able to survive and perpetrators are able to control themselves so they can stop bullying.
Keywords: adolescents, bullying, incidents
Overview of Knowledge Levels of People Who Are Willing to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 in the COVID-19 Vaccination Program at RSUMM
Authors: Djauhari Thontowi , Sabila Rindradi Rahma
Published: March 2023

It is estimated that COVID-19 cases will continue to increase and reach 2.5 million cases with an estimated death toll of 250,000 people if there is no prompt and appropriate public health intervention. Therefore, new interventions are needed to break the chain of disease transmission, primarily through vaccination efforts. Public perception and knowledge of health and disease prevention are important factors in the success of the COVID-19 vaccination program. This research is a quantitative descriptive study with a cross-sectional research design. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. To find out the level of knowledge of people who are willing to vaccinate against COVID-19, we used a univariate analysis test and a frequency distribution presented in tabulated form. The results showed that the majority of respondents had good knowledge of the COVID-19 vaccine, with 187 respondents (87.0%). The most widely used source of information by respondents to obtain information related to the COVID-19 vaccine was social media, which was at 51.81%. This study can be used by health workers to give health promotion on social media.
Keywords: COVID-19, knowledge level, COVID-19 vaccination
Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients with Diabetes Mellitus at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang General Hospital
Authors: Nur Fajri Ro'di , Bustami Ardhi , Dini Zata , Amalia Eka Putri Dinda , Puspitasari Anggita
Published: March 2023

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in East Java is 590,531 (9,41% of total national confirmed cases)\. The death toll in the province is 31,774. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can cause systemic complications such that COVID-19 patients with DM have a high risk of serious illness and mortality. The characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients with DM at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang General Hospital have never been reported before. Data were taken from medical records at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang General Hospital. The diagnosis of COVID-19 was obtained from a positive PCR swab. DM diagnosis was made by studying the patient history of DM or Random Blood Glucose (RBG) >200 mg/dL or HbA1c >7% sampling. Characteristics of the patients were age, gender, length of treatment, history of DM, and adherence to DM control. The supporting examinations were leukocytes, platelets, O2 saturation, RBG, HbA1c, CRP, and D-dimer, which were grouped into two groups: recovered and dead. Data were analyzed with the SPSS version 28. COVID-19 patients with DM from June 2020 to May 2021 were 206 (23.09%) out of 892 confirmed COVID-19. The majority of cases occurred in men (51.5%) and occurred in the age range of 51-60 years (38.3%). The number of patients who died was 38 (18.4%). The average platelet value was 286,191, the average leukocyte value was 7804, the average oxygen saturation was 90%, the average HbA1c value was 9.4%, the average CRP value was 68.99mg/L, and the average D-dimer value is 13,39ng/mL There was a significant difference in oxygen saturation and D-Dimer between recovered and dead patients. There were no significant differences in the results of other investigations.
Keywords: COVID-19, DM, mortality, University of Muhammadiyah Malang General Hospital
Benson's Relaxation Techniques to Improve Sleep Quality in Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Ubaidillah Zaqqi , Karisma Rosul Rani , Ilmiasih Reni
Published: March 2023

The sleep pattern of diabetics are disturbed because they often wake up and have difficulty going back to sleep. This study aimed to determine the effect of Benson’s relaxation technique on the sleep quality of clients with diabetes mellitus at the Polowijen Health Center. This research design used Pre-Experimental One Group pre-post design. The sample in this study was 30 people with diabetes mellitus with poor sleep quality. The research instrument used was a sleep quality questionnaire. The study was conducted from 1st July to 7th August 2019. Data were analysed with the T-Dependent test (Paired Sample T Test). The results of this study indicated that there is an effect of the Benson relaxation technique on the sleep quality of diabetes mellitus patients, with the average total score after the Benson relaxation technique being 18.83 and the results of the T-Dependent statistical test (Paired Sample T Test) was a Sig.2 Tailed 0.000. Benson’s relaxation technique accelerates a comfortable and relaxed condition. As a result, the secretion of catecholamine and cortisol hormones inhibits the production of endorphins, enkephalins, and serotonin increases, the stimulation of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) decreases, then the secretion of the hormone melatonin increases when the brain is relaxed, and the Bulbar Synchronizing Regional (BSR) is active, causing a person to fall asleep.
Keywords: sleep quality, diabetes mellitus, Benson relaxation technique
Ethical Analysis of Diabetes Self-management Education: Review on Indonesian Healthcare Services
Authors: Tri Rahayu Henik , Huang Mei-Chih
Published: March 2023

Self-management is a crucial part of diabetes treatment to prevent short-term and longterm complications. Self-management education sometimes raises some ethical issues. This paper aims to discuss the ethical issues arising from diabetes self-management education practice. We discuss the ethical issues based on case study of patient self-management education in a public health centre (PHC) outpatient department in Malang City, Indonesia. We observed the patients’ education practices and conducted interviews randomly with diabetes patients who visited PHC for their treatment. Findings showed that the central theme of ethical issues arising from the movement toward patient self-management must be raised: preparation, empowerment, predominant assumption of self-management, and lack of standards for patient selection. Putting patient education in its rightful place and respecting patient preferences’ was one way to reduce the risk of ethical dilemmas arising from self-management.
Keywords: diabetes self-management, patient education, ethical issues reviews
Relationship Between Work Experience and Risk of Neuropathic Pain Among Loading--Unloading Workers
Authors: Ainun Marufa Siti , Chandra Tjan Hendy , Rahmanto Safun , Yulianti Atika , Putri Utami Kurnia
Published: March 2023

Lifting and transporting activities are the most common tasks in the logistics sector, especially for loading-unloading workers. The workers continuously lift heavy loads, which leads to pain in the waist, back, arms, and legs. Neuropathic pain is a type of pain caused by peripheral nerve lesions. The aim of this study was to find the relationship between the different levels of work experience and the risk of neuropathic pain among loading-unloading workers. We used descriptive analytics as the method of the study. 65 healthy men aged 20-55 years, without health issues or diabetes mellitus, and active loading-unloading workers were recruited as study respondents. They were divided into three groups based on their different levels of work experience. We utilized the Leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs (LANSS) questionnaire to check whether the participant was at risk for neuropathic pain. Our results showed that 43% of participants identified as having less, 28% as middle, and 29% as having more work experience. Furthermore, work experience is significantly correlated to the risk of neuropathic pain (P<0.000). We concluded that the more experienced loading workers are, the more likely they are to experience neuropathic pain.
Keywords: work experience, peripheral-neuropathy, pain, loading workers
The Effect of Health Education-based Telenursing on the Public Knowledge of COVID-19 Preventive Strategies in the Elderly with Type II DM
Authors: Wahyuni Adriani Sri , Ratna Elmaghfuroh Dian
Published: March 2023

Preventative efforts taken by the elderly with diabetes mellitus against COVID-19 are a balanced diet, routine activities, taking regular medication, and vaccinations. Health education is very important during the pandemic. This study aimed to identify the effect of telenursing-based health education on knowledge about COVID-19 prevention strategies in the elderly with comorbid diabetes mellitus. This study was a pre-experiment with a pre-test-post-test one-group design. The population in this study were all randomly selected communities consisting of students and practitioners with a total sampling technique of 150 people. The results of the paired sample t-test have a difference of two means. The average difference in knowledge before education was 33.16, while the average knowledge after attending the education was 71.72. The average difference in knowledge before and after joining the education was 38.56, and the p-value was 0.0005. There is a difference in knowledge before and after attending a health education, which means that the public knowledge about COVID-19 preventive strategies in the elderly with type II diabetes mellitus is better after being given health education. Health education based in technology or telenursing is the right way to promote health by increasing knowledge in the pandemic era.
Keywords: Covid-19 preventive, public knowledge of COVID-19, telenursing education
Optimation of Emulgel Combination of Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Oil: Evaluation and Antibacterial Study
Authors: Chasanah Uswatun , Nurwiyanti Annisa , Salsabilla Miftakhurrohmah Agatha , Hamid Afif Muhammad , Najihah Zumrotun , Rizky Hanwidi Putra Rovano , Rahmasari Dyah
Published: March 2023

The terpinene-4-ol contained in tea tree oil has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Lavender oil contains linalool which also has antibacterial properties. So, they can be anti-acne. Both oils are formulated as emulgel hand sanitizers because this form has a better-controlled drug release effect and stability. The emulgel contained tea tree oil at 5% combined with lavender oil at 0.5%, 1%, and 2%. The evaluation consisted of physical and chemical characteristics, irritation, and antibacterial activity on skin bacteria. The results showed that each organoleptic formula had white color and a distinctive aroma of both essential oils. The texture was soft, homogeneous, and oil-in-water emulsion type; the viscosity and pH were within the specification range. All the formulas met the dispersion requirements. For the irritation test result using HET CAM methods, the preparation caused mild irritation, and the value of the irritating score increased when lavender oil levels increased. In the antibacterial test for Cutibacterium acnes, the addition of lavender oil intensified the antibacterial activity of tea tree oil. On the other hand, an antibacterial test for Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermis of lavender oil added to tea tree oil does not influence the antibacterial activity of tea tree oil in emulgel preparation.
Keywords: emulgel of combination tea tree oil and lavender oil, characteristic, irritation effect, antibacterial property
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Laboratory Learning Management for Nursing Students
Authors: . Sunardi , Ruhyanudin Faqih , . Rahayu
Published: March 2023

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OBSCE) is used at the end of skill lab learning to determine students’ success in learning a skill given by the lecturer. This research aims to identify UMM Nursing Students in terms of nursing student values regarding OSCE Laboratory learning. This research is descriptive. The sample of 2016 PSIK students in Classes A and B of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang in the BLOK KMB 1 course was 84 respondents. Sampling was done using value blanks from the OSCE results for the BLOK KMB 1 course. Data analysis used a univariate analysis test. The results showed that nursing students who took part in the OSCE had good average scores when viewed by category. The results of OSCE laboratory learning for nursing students in the 2016 BLOCK KMB 1 course are very good, where the distribution of average scores, grades by category, and grades and categories show that more students get very good and good grades.
Keywords: learning outcomes, OSCE, nursing students
Two Approaches for Option Pricing under Illiquidity
Authors: Pauk Viktoriia , Petrenko Oksana , Shchestyuk Nataliya
Published: March 2023

The paper focuses on option pricing under unusual behaviour of the market, when the price may not be changed for some time what is quite a common situation on the modern financial markets. There are some patterns that can cause permanent price gaps to form and lead to illiquidity. For example, global changes that have a negative impact on financial activity, or a small number of market participants, or the market is quite young and is just in the process of developing, etc.In the paper discrete and continuous time approaches for modelling market with illiquidity and evaluation option pricing were considered.Trinomial discrete time model improves upon the binomial model by allowing a stock price not only to move up, down but stay the same with certain probabilities, what is a desirable feature for the illiquid modelling. In the paper parameters for real financial data were identified and the backward induction algorithm for building call option price trinomial tree was applied.Subdiffusive continuous time model allows successfully apply the physical models for describing the trapping events to model financial data stagnation's periods. In this paper the Inverse Gaussian process IG was proposed as a subordinator for the subdiffusive modelling of illiquidity and option pricing. The simulation of the trajectories for subordinator, inverse subordinator and subdiffusive GBM were performed. The Monte Carlo method for option evaluation was applied.Our aim was not only to compare these two models each with other, but also to show that both models adequately describe the illiquid market and can be used for option pricing on this market. For this purpose absolute relative percentage (ARPE) and root mean squared error (RMSE) for both models were computed and analysed.Thanks to the proposed approaches, the investor gets a tools, which allows him to take into account the illiquidity.
O CORPO QUE GRITA: AS PINTURAS EXPRESSIONISTAS DE CÂNDIDO PORTINARI NO CORPO QUE DANÇA BUTOH
Authors: Rocha Diego Augusto Pereira da
Published: March 2023

ResumoEste artigo é o compartilhamento do processo criativo em sua vivência na elaboração de uma dança Butoh, tendo como base de sua construção física as pinturas expressionistas de Cândido Portinari. Com o objetivo de contribuir para a difusão da dança Butoh, assim como também colaborar com futuros atuantes cênicos, este texto apresenta de maneira minuciosa os procedimentos técnicos que foram utilizados em seu processo criativo. É importante ressaltar que o Butoh é pessoal, que cada pessoa tem o seu Butoh e a sua forma de expressá-lo, com isso, se faz necessário que cada um encontre o seu(s) caminho(s). O que apresento aqui são procedimentos técnicos que utilizei para encontrar o um dos diversos caminhos que acredito que existam.AbstractThis article is the sharing of creative process in his experience in the elaboration of a Butoh dance, on the basis of its physical construction the expressionist paintings of Cândido Portinari. With the objective of contributing to the spread of Butoh dance, as well as collaborating with future scenic actors, This document presentes in a meticulous manner the technical procedures that were used in your creative process. it is important to point out that Butoh is personal, that each person has his/her Butoh and his/her way of expressing it. With this, it is necessary for each one to find his / her path (s). What I present here are technical procedures that I used to find the one of the several paths that I believe exist.
O ENSINO DE MÚSICA NUMA UNIVERSIDADE PÚBLICA: CONDIÇÕES E EXPECTATIVAS DE DOCENTES NOS PRIMEIROS MESES DE PANDEMIA
Authors: Vetromilla Clayton , Ribeiro Felipe , Spoladore Marina
Published: March 2023

ResumoO presente artigo apresenta uma análise dos dados obtidos por meio de pesquisa realizada entre docentes dos cursos de música da UNIRIO, com relação aos impactos causados pelas medidas de isolamento físico impostas à população, em decorrência da pandemia do novo coronavírus. O artigo vincula-se à pesquisa “O impacto da quarentena na qualidade de vida: diagnóstico e perspectivas para o cotidiano dos professores e estudantes de música da Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro”, que teve como objetivo geral mapear, por meio de levantamento de informações laborais, socioeconômicas e culturais, junto a estudantes e professores do campo da música, na Universidade onde a pesquisa ocorreu, suas condições de trabalho e seu desenvolvimento profissional durante e após o período de isolamento social causado pela pandemia da Covid-19. A partir desses dados, são apresentadas reflexões acerca das condições estruturais e emocionais dos professores de música frente ao Ensino Remoto Emergencial.AbstractThis article presents an analysis of the data obtained through research carried out among professors of music courses at the UNIRIO, in relation to the impacts caused by the physical isolation measures imposed on the population, due to the pandemic of the new coronavirus. The article is linked to the research “The impact of quarantine on quality of life: diagnosis and perspectives for the daily lives of music teachers and students at the Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro”, which had the general objective of mapping, through information gathering labor, socioeconomic and cultural, with students and teachers in the music field, at the University where the research took place, their working conditions and their professional development during and after the period of social isolation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. From these data, reflections are presented about the structural and emotional conditions of music teachers in the face of Emergency Remote Teaching.