bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role of Public Transportation in Reducing Traffic Congestion, Enhancing Connectivity, And Promoting Sustainable Urban Development in Manchester And Shenzhen
Authors: Akram Nabel , Chen Wen , Tariq Komal , Linjun Hou , Zhaosheng Li
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this research is to assess the strategies of Manchester, UK, and Shenzhen, China regarding the transportation infrastructure, and more specifically, the part that is played by public transport in the fight against congestion on the roads, the provision of better connectivity, and the support of sustainable growth in cities. Manchester’s strategy includes using integrated PT systems, extending the Metro Link tram system, and using digital infrastructure in terms of connectivity as well as improving the experience of the users, targeting the achievement of carbon neutrality by 2038. Shenzhen has expanded its metro system and explored new ways of funding with models like “rail + property” which means that metro station development is combined with the construction of related properties to support the growth of the rail transit system and bring in revenues. Also, the incorporation of AI by the Shenzhen transportation system coupled with the electrification of the transport fleet demonstrates the city’s support for green mobility solutions and environmental conservation. The research questions relate to the policy, planning, and governance aspects that have supported the implementation of PTN integration in these cities and the outcomes of these policies on the modal split, traffic congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. Based on the TOD theory, the paper examines how Manchester and Shenzhen have integrated transportation investments with urban development plans. The study reveals that both cities have effectively expanded the modal shares of public transport and improved the journeys to reduce congested traffic. Shenzhen increased its size in the fastest way and has made the city more habitable and less polluted while Manchester has some difficulties because of the past legacies of infrastructure and the increasing use of private cars. The cases of Manchester and Shenzhen are informative of proper transportation infrastructure development, emphasizing planning, governance, and innovative financing. Thus, by focusing on public transportation and sustainable development, cities around the world can improve the connectivity, quality of the environment, and economic development as well as the creation of sustainable and successful urban societies.
Land Tenure Practices and Substandard Housing in Bamenda Urban, Northwest Cameroon.
Authors: Josephine Akenji Maghah , Neba William Shu
Published: January 2025

The research explores land tenure practices and substandard housing in Bamenda Urban, Northwest Cameroon. Two primary methodologies, quantitative and qualitative, were employed. Using systematic random sampling, sampling frames were determined, and 248 participants were chosen using the Taro Yamane formula with a 5% margin of error and 95% confidence level, alongside field observations. This was combined with qualitative information from secondary materials gathered from online databases, government agencies, NGOs, scholarly journals, conference presentations, news articles, and earlier studies conducted by other authors on the topic, along with library resources. In total, 248 questionnaires were distributed to participants; 183 were completed and returned. Due to the ongoing socio-political crises affecting the region, some participants were internally displaced and could not return the questionnaires at the appointed time. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were computed to summarise the data. Tables and charts were used to display the results. The findings reveal that merely 15.3% of participants possess legal title deeds, reflecting a limited degree of formal land ownership. In the interim, a significant percentage of the participants hold land informally at 33.3%, while those relying on customary tenure systems make up 24.0%. Findings indicate that swift rural-to-urban migration (30.1%), insufficient affordable housing (33.3%), and unemployment/poverty (21.3%) are the primary factors contributing to poor housing in Bamenda urban areas. The research finds that addressing these problems necessitates a comprehensive approach involving implementing legislation that recognizes and protects traditional land rights, formalizing informal communities, and decentralizing land governance.
Homogeneização curricular e singularização das juventudes: a armadilha da Reforma do Ensino Médio
Authors: Honorato Rafael Ferreira de Souza , Ventura Juan Cleslay Pereira , Silva Ranielly Alves da
Published: January 2025

As reformas curriculares, ao serem apresentadas como soluções para os problemas da educação, mascaram seus reais impactos na formação das juventudes, silenciando suas vozes e marginalizando suas experiências. No intrincado palco do Ensino Médio brasileiro, desenrola-se uma batalha discursiva mascarada sob o véu da modernidade e da transformação. Esses discursos, em sua busca por hegemonia, almejam reconfigurar as relações de poder e as práticas pedagógicas, mas obscurecem as contradições e os reais impactos dessas reformas na formação das juventudes. Em contraponto a essa visão hegemônica, propomos uma reflexão sobre a produção de currículos no Ensino Médio, desvendando as complexas teias de poder que entrelaçam a tessitura curricular e as vivências das juventudes. Adotando uma postura pós-estruturalista e pós-fundacional, questionamos as verdades universais e as estruturas fixas que sustentam a narrativa oficial, reconhecendo o currículo como um mosaico discursivo em constante mutação, permeado por disputas de sentidos e relações de poder. Através dessa lente analítica, compreendemos as juventudes não como meras receptoras passivas do currículo, mas sim como agentes ativos na construção de seus próprios conhecimentos e identidades. As reformas curriculares, em sua ânsia por homogeneizar os saberes, ignoram a pluralidade das juventudes brasileiras, silenciando suas vozes e reprimindo suas resistências. Em contraposição a essa lógica homogeneizadora, este estudo celebra a diversidade das juventudes como fonte de riqueza e transformação social. As juventudes, em sua fluidez e constante reconfiguração, reinventam os currículos, tecendo suas próprias narrativas e construindo saberes que transcendem os limites da escola.
Formação inicial de professores: o fazer pedagógico e o diálogo com jovens do Ensino Médio
Authors: Melo Maria Alves de , Andrade Francisca Rejane Bezerra
Published: January 2025

Este artigo objetiva contribuir com os estudos sobre a formação inicial de professores. Para tanto, buscou-se identificar a compreensão que os professores de Ensino Médio têm sobre a dialogicidade, bem como seus reflexos no fazer pedagógico em diálogo com os estudantes. Diante do exposto, reflete-se inicialmente sobre a formação inicial de professores, a partir da visão de autores como: Imbernón (2011), Garcia (1999), Brayner (2008), Buber (2012), Nóvoa (2019), Pimenta (2012), Veiga (2022), em diálogo com Paulo Freire (2019; 2021; 2021a; 2021b; 2021c). Na sequência, com base em pesquisa realizada com os professores que atuam nas escolas públicas estaduais de Ensino Médio de Fortaleza, e em conexão com o pensamento de Paulo Freire, buscou-se analisar a influência da dialogicidade, como categoria freireana, na materialidade das práticas pedagógicas dos professores das  escolas de Ensino Médio pesquisadas, e apreender os sentidos que os professores atribuem aos processos de ensino-aprendizagem e suas vinculações com o entendimento do diálogo como ato educativo. Finalmente, os resultados da pesquisa evidenciaram o distanciamento dos cursos de formação inicial de professores de uma formação que contemple a dimensão pedagógica voltada para o diálogo. Portanto, foi perceptível a influência do diálogo no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, seja por meio de sua implementação por parte dos professores que adotam essa postura, seja ao contrário, pela ausência deste.
A educação de jovens e adultos no contexto da reforma do ensino médio no estado do Maranhão
Authors: Sousa Ana Paula Ribeiro de , Coimbra Leonardo José Pinho
Published: January 2025

O presente artigo discute a configuração da educação de jovens e adultos em nível médio no estado do Maranhão a partir da reforma do ensino médio (Lei 13.415/2017), da Resolução CNE/CEB no. 03/2018, que atualiza as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para o Ensino Médio, da Resolução CNE/CEB no. 01/2021 que define as Diretrizes Operacionais para a Educação de Jovens e Adultos e do Documento Curricular do Território Maranhense (etapa ensino médio). Apresenta um panorama da oferta e das políticas para a educação de jovens e adultos desenvolvidas pela rede estadual de ensino no Maranhão e procede uma análise crítica da implementação da reforma do ensino médio sobre a oferta desse nível de ensino. Conclui que a incorporação da reforma do ensino médio e das Diretrizes Operacionais para a educação de jovens e adultos contribuiu para a precarização da oferta do ensino médio na educação de jovens e adultos e para um processo de desescolarização da classe trabalhadora.
Educação Socioemocional e o Novo Ensino Médio: projeto de formação neoliberal para juventude da classe trabalhadora
Authors: Lopes Júnior Antonio Dário , Alves Estefanni Mairla
Published: January 2025

Este artigo tem como objetivo realizar uma breve análise da iniciativa da Educação Socioemocional e como ela foi efetivada no Estado do Ceará. Trata-se de um estudo de natureza teórica, realizado mediante rigorosa pesquisa bibliográfica. Os dados foram analisados segundo a ótica da ontologia marxiano-lukacsiana. Dentre os principais resultados, destacamos, em primeiro lugar, a forte ligação do capital com a temática, materializada na parceria existente entre o Estado do Ceará e o Instituto Ayrton Senna (IAS). Em segundo lugar, que a noção de uma educação para as competências socioemocionais promove uma cisão artificial entre os aspectos cognitivos e afetivos, ao passo que retira da emoção sua base material. Ao se vincular ao discurso das competências, atrela-se a Educação Socioemocional aos interesses do mercado, promovendo um retorno às explicações simplistas e individualistas, que restringem o processo de escolarização à personalidade do aprendiz, quando diz respeito a toda uma conjuntura social.
O repensar social sem paliativos: retratos da marginalização em discussões de sala de aula
Authors: Santos Sheila Pires dos , Leão Marcelo Franco
Published: January 2025

Com o intuito de compreender as nuances das condições sociais e econômicas de um grupo de estudantes de uma turma de segundo ano do ensino médio do município de Lucas do Rio Verde- MT, aplicou-se um questionário socioeconômico com posterior entrevista semiestruturada a 17 participantes no primeiro semestre letivo de 2023, configurando essa pesquisa em qualitativa e exploratória fundamentada no procedimento de estudos de caso. Com a análise dos dados a partir da triangulação com foco no metafenômeno, transcorreu-se este estudo objetivando reflexões para a desconstrução da linearidade entre o ensino de Ciências e a formação para a cidadania, ao pluralizar a sociedade e enfatizar a formação de valores e atitudes cívicas, especialmente em contextos de comunidades de baixa renda. Evidencia-se a urgência em formações continuadas para professores que abordem a ética em contextos político-sociais, além de explicitar a deficiência das políticas públicas e a inserção do ‘estado paralelo’ em comunidades de baixa renda. Dessa maneira indaga-se se a formação cidadã que vem sendo proporcionada nas escolas está adequada a essa sociedade multifacetada.
Perspectivas para o Ensino de Sociologia: o legado de Du Bois e Martineau na formação identitária
Authors: Siqueira Gabriela Pecantet , Oliveira Cyntia Barbosa
Published: January 2025

O objetivo deste artigo foi apresentar Du Bois e Martineau como intelectuais precursores no pensamento sociológico e que podem proporcionar um ponto importante no horizonte de análise, convergente em um aspecto particular de estudantes que estão se aproximando da Sociologia: a identidade. Para isso, foi desenvolvida uma discussão teórica a partir da revisão da literatura que versa sobre os referidos intelectuais e suas obras, articulada, principalmente, ao conceito de autodefinição proposto por Patrícia Hill Collins. O Ensino de Sociologia, com base nestes intelectuais, pode, em alguma medida, contribuir na construção da identidade e da autodefinição.
Representatividade Importa: uma discussão com estudantes do ensino médio
Authors: Barbosa Franciele Brito , Fiamengue Elis Cristina
Published: January 2025

A sub-representatividade de mulheres negras e indígenas na política institucional é um problema histórico na sociedade brasileira. Não é preciso fazer muito esforço para perceber que esses espaços são compostos, em sua ampla maioria, por homens, brancos, mais velhos e de classe média alta. Isto posto, ao expor esse assunto em sala de aula, com estudantes do ensino médio de uma escola pública da rede estadual da Bahia, houve uma identificação das mesmas pela temática, ocasionada também, pelo cenário político das eleições municipais de 2020. Esse interesse, por sua vez, ocasionou na realização de uma pesquisa em parceria com as estudantes sobre o tema em questão. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho é analisar a representatividade de mulheres negras na política institucional brasileira com estudantes do ensino médio. Ao todo, seis estudantes do terceiro ano do ensino médio realizaram a pesquisa. A seleção se deu de forma voluntária e os encontros aconteceram no final de 2021 e início de 2022. Para atingir os objetivos, foi analisado o percurso da pesquisa desenvolvida pelas estudantes a partir dos dados levantados e do caderno de campo das mesmas. Dessa forma, os procedimentos teóricos metodológicos desta pesquisa se configuram como uma pesquisa participante. De modo geral, pode-se afirmar que a pesquisa desenvolvida com as estudantes suscitou em um aprendizado coletivo na construção do saber na temática do racismo, da discriminação, e do preconceito presente na discussão sobre representatividade de mulheres negras na política institucional, permitindo às estudantes questionarem a sua própria realidade desigual e adversa.
Concerns about NICU Infants and Sleep
Authors: Discenza Deborah
Published: January 2025

As a NICU parent, I was always wondering how my daughter could sleep through all of the noise in the NICU what with her very early birth. I was already concerned about her developmental outcomes due to the birth itself, but the alarms and noise in the NICU gave me incredible pause. So when I found about DREAMIES, a product that helps muffle the noise not only in the NICU but during transport and during an MRI, I was amazed.
Anxiety and prosocial behavior in adolescents of a school in Los Olivos–Peru in the context of COVID-19
Authors: Samochuallpa-Solis Sonia , Luna-Solis Ybeth
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre la ansiedad y la conducta prosocial en estudiantes de secundaria de un colegio del distrito de Los Olivos, Lima, Perú, en el contexto de la pandemia de la COVID-19. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de diseño descriptivo transversal correlacional. Se evaluó a 137 estudiantes de primer a quinto año de secundaria entre 12 y 17 años. Se aplicó el Inventario de la Ansiedad Rasgo-Estado (IDARE) y la Escala de Conducta Prosocial. Resultados: El nivel de ansiedad estado (AE) más frecuente fue el moderado, observado principalmente en estudiantes de segundo año de secundaria (80,65 %); mientras que para la ansiedad rasgo (AR) el nivel fue alto, detectado particularmente en estudiantes de cuarto año (70,96 %). En relación con la conducta prosocial, el nivel más frecuente fue el moderado, predominante en los estudiantes de cuarto año (64,53 %). Asimismo, se hallaron correlaciones positivas, pero muy bajas, entre la conducta prosocial y la AR, con un r de Pearson de 0,188 (p = 0,028), y entre la conducta prosocial y la AE, con un r de Pearson de 0,180 (p = 0,036). Conclusiones: Existe una relación positiva estadísticamente significativa entre la AR y la AE con la conducta prosocial en los estudiantes adolescentes de un colegio privado diocesano de un distrito de Lima Norte.
Conducta suicida en la población adolescente de la ciudad de Abancay 2010-2016: estudio comparativo
Authors: Vargas-Murga Horacio , Luna-Solis Ybeth , Vargas-Suárez Kenneth
Published: January 2025

Objetivo: Comparar la prevalencia de conducta suicida (deseos de morir, ideación suicida, planeamiento suicida e intento suicida), así como la diferencia entre géneros, en la población adolescente de la ciudad de Abancay, en los años 2010 y 2016. Materiales y métodos: Análisis comparativo de fuentes secundarias de bases de datos utilizadas para los estudios epidemiológicos en salud mental realizados por el Instituto Nacional de Salud Mental Honorio Delgado-Hideyo Noguchi (INSM HD-HN) en la ciudad de Abancay, en los años 2010 y 2016. Se evaluaron 725 adolescentes en 2010 y 718 en 2016, mediante diversos instrumentos. En lo referente a prevalencias de conducta suicida, se tomaron en cuenta solo preguntas del Cuestionario de Salud Mental de Colombia (adaptado). Resultados: La prevalencia de deseos de morir en el último mes disminuyó de 4,9 % en 2010 a 1,9 % en 2016 (p = 0,004), especialmente en mujeres, de 8,7 % en 2010 a 3,3 % en 2016 (p = 0,007). La prevalencia de vida de intento suicida aumentó significativamente del 1,1 % en 2010 a 3,8 % en 2016 (p = 0,002). Las mujeres presentaron mayores prevalencias de conducta suicida en comparación con los varones. La prevalencia de vida de intento suicida en varones aumentó significativamente de 0,4 % en 2010 a 2,8 % en 2016 (p = 0,007) y en mujeres, de 1,9 % a 4,8 % (p = 0,037). Conclusiones: Las intervenciones en salud mental para adolescentes son necesarias en contextos rurales, considerando fundamentalmente las diferencias de género.
THE USE OF GOOGLE SITES FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AS AN EFFORT FOR STUDENT DATA MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY AT SMPN 19 SURABAYA & SMPN 52 SURABAYA
Authors: Ghani Mohammad , Fakhruzzaman Muhammad Noor , Maryamah  , Susanto Putri Dwidhamayanti , Basuki Lintang Sabrang Kinasih
Published: January 2025

Utilization of student data can help teachers and school administration staff for management efficiency. This community service program in the form of Google Sites training seeks to help improve the skills and knowledge of teachers and administration staff. This community service program is inseparable from the SDG's elements as the basic foundation for program implementation, namely: Quality Education (4th indicator), and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (9th indicator). This aims to increase the skills and knowledge of teachers and administration staff and ultimately encourage innovation in creating student data management that can support school infrastructure. The method used as an effort to improve skills is by providing training as well as pre-tests and post-tests for participants. Based on statistical tests, there is a significant difference between the Pre-Test and Post-Test values, namely with an average value of 7.5 (Pre-Test) and 8.2 (Post-Test). Based on the Wilcoxon sign rank test, it also shows that there is a difference between the Pre-Test and Post-Test values ​​with a Wcount value <Wtable.
ASSISTANCE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE BELOVED PET COMMUNITY WITH GROOMING SKILLS IN AN ARTISTIC MANNER IN PANGKAJENE DISTRICT, PANGKEP REGENCY
Authors: DWI KESUMA SARI  , AMRIANI RINI , Dian Fatmawati  , Muh. Zulfadillah Sinusi  , Arif Makruf
Published: January 2025

In the world of veterinary medicine, maintaining the cleanliness of pets is one of the efforts to suppress the occurrence of zoonosis. One effort that can be done is by routinely grooming. Grooming is a hygiene treatment that includes bathing, cleaning ears, cutting nails, and combing hair. However, currently in Pangkep Regency, several problems have been found along with the increase in the number of pet lovers, one of which is the lack of knowledge of owners about the procedures for legitimate grooming. This factor then became the background for the creation of a workshop to empower pet lovers with grooming skills in Pangkep Regency. The purpose of this activity is to transfer knowledge by providing socialization and direct demonstrations regarding the procedures for legitimate grooming of pets to avoid integument diseases and conditions that can trigger the emergence of new diseases after improper grooming in Pangkep Regency. These legitimate grooming procedures can be adopted and utilized by the community, namely basic knowledge of grooming techniques that can be applied directly to pets at home. This will help owners to save on grooming costs for their pets. During the implementation of the activity, a demonstration of legal grooming was carried out on two cats, pocket books were distributed, and educational videos were shown on legal grooming technique guides. Participants who attended were 42 pet owners who were members of the Pangkep pet lovers group, where at the end of the activity session a questionnaire was filled out by the owners. Based on the results of the survey conducted, 39 were able to answer the questions from the questionnaire correctly, the rest were owners who did not follow the activity until the end due to other activities outside the location of this service. This is a reflection of the improvement in legal grooming skills in owners who previously only 8 out of 37 respondents understood the legal grooming aspect.
PEOPLE'S EDUCATION: IMPROVING UNDERSTANDING OF THE HEALTHY AND SAFE INTERNET FOR STUDENTS OF KEUPULA DUA STATE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Authors: Rahman Aulia , Prasetyo Okhaifi , Anis Madhan
Published: January 2025

Education in the digital era is currently experiencing rapid development, where the internet has become one of the primary sources of information. However, unwise use of the internet can have a negative impact, especially on students at the elementary school (SD) level. Therefore, Samudra University lecturers and students are committed to carrying out Community Service (PKM) at the Matang Keupula Dua Elementary School. This activity aims to increase students' understanding and awareness of the importance of a healthy and safe internet. There are three stages in implementing healthy and safe internet education activities: the preparation stage, implementation stage, and evaluation stage (data collection and data analysis). The results of the implementation of community service activities, which lasted for one day, received a positive response from the training participants, both students and teachers. This Community Service Program (PKM) can be considered successful and implemented in accordance with the proposed targets. Thus, 29 students' knowledge regarding healthy and safe internet use increased by 27%.
THE INTEGRATION OF COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY TO SUPPORT INTERACTIVE LEARNING MEDIA FOR SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL: AN INNOVATIVE STRATEGY TO IMPLEMENT ‘KURIKULUM MERDEKA’
Authors: Haq Kautsar Ul , Kristanti Alfinda Novi , Suwito Hery , Aminah Nanik Siti , Rusdipoetra R. Aryabraga , Alfian Fariz Rizky , Asyura Syarifah
Published: January 2025

Simulation or chemical modeling with computers is a major topic in computational chemistry. This subject is not covered in high school material, however, this method can be applied to support a more interactive learning process. Computational chemistry can be used as a virtual teaching aid and can also be used to help explain or predict chemical reactivity. The aim of this Community Service is to improve teachers' understanding of computational chemistry, both in theory and practice, according to the curriculum. The training activities were conducted using two methods: Lectures and practical sessions. Avogadro 1.2.0 and MOPAC2016 software were used for this training. The outcome of this program were evaluated using quantitative and qualitative analysis. The sustainability of the program was analyzed from the assignments regarding the plan to integrate the material provided into the learning process at schools. Based on the evaluation results, participants felt that the training they had received met their teaching needs. After participating in this training, the participants had various ideas for integrating computational chemistry into learning activities.
EDUCATION OF HEALTHY MEAL BOX AT SDN 02 BRUBUH
Authors: Rooiqoh Qothrunnadaa Fajr , Karomi Kholid , Qurroti A’yun , Matdoan Maulidia Mahmudah , Nabilah Yumna Amirotin , Hilaliah Dini Dzulfa , Islami Merdina , Salbila Ahda , Dewi Sundari Fortuna , Rana Annisa , Najiebah Arwa , Jannah Hani’atu Anharil
Published: January 2025

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of healthy food education and health outreach at SDN 2 Brubuh, which was carried out through a healthy and nutritious creative meal box competition. The outreach method involves conveying information about the importance of healthy food and good health practices to students, while creative meal box competitions provide an interactive means of strengthening this understanding. Apart from that, the practice of washing hands with soap is also implemented as an integral part of health outreach. This research involved 70 students from various grade levels at SDN 2 Brubuh. The results showed a significant increase in students' health understanding and practices after implementing the activities, with a marked increase in healthy food choices and compliance with hand washing practices. These findings indicate that health education and health outreach through creative meal box competitions can be an effective approach in increasing students' health awareness and behavior in the school environment.
ASSISTANCE IN IMPROVING NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS THROUGH THE MAKING OF HOMEMADE FEED FOR BELOVED PETS IN THE CITY OF MAKASSAR
Authors: AMRIANI RINI , Dian Fatmawati  , Muh. Zulfadillah Sinusi  , DWI KESUMA SARI  , A. Magfira Satya Apada
Published: January 2025

This community service activity was carried out at the Hasanuddin University Animal Hospital with the aim of improving nutritional aspects through the assistance of homemade pet food preparation in Makassar City. The activity took place on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Hasanuddin University Animal Hospital, Makassar, South Sulawesi. The participants in this activity were 55 pet owners. The methods used in this activity began with a survey in the form of questionnaires given to pet owners regarding their understanding of pet nutrition. Another method was the transfer of knowledge, both in the form of instructional videos and pocket books on making balanced homemade pet food using ingredients readily available in the market. The results of this community service showed an increase in pet owners' understanding of pet nutrition based on the initial and final surveys conducted. The initial survey showed that 46 out of 53 respondents did not understand this nutritional aspect well, whereas the final survey showed that all 55 participants understood the importance of nutrition for their pets. Additionally, the use of easily obtainable ingredients in the market, such as mackerel, which is rich in macromolecules, vitamins, and minerals, was highlighted. The food formulation was measured according to the daily needs of the pets. The homemade pet food proved to be liked by the pets and economical, thereby enhancing the welfare of pet owners in Makassar City.
ENHANCING NEONATAL HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA MANAGEMENT: A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM AT RSUD AJI BATARA DEWA SAKTI
Authors: Sampurna Mahendra Tri Arif , Niko Azhari Hidayat , Husnina Zida , Widodo Muhammad Rizky , Azhari Syah Reza Budi
Published: January 2025

This study  details an intervention through a community service conducted at the Regional General Hospital Aji Batara Agung Dewa Sakti, focusing on the improvement of healthcare professional’s skills in managing neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. The program conducted in two days, including a one-day socialization and one-day training session. Comprehensive approach was used with a special emphasis on the BiliNorm application. The intervention result shows higher score in post test compared to pre-test, indicating significant improvements (P<0.001) in participant’s knowledge and skills. Statistical analysis highlighted the effectiveness of the training program in demonstrating a successful transfer of knowledge on the usage of BiliNorm application, AirBiliSun and AirBiliNest. This study highlighted the positive impact of this program on early detection and management practices.
EFFORTS TO PREVENT ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROBLEMS THROUGH GAME-BASED PEER EDUCATOR TRAINING FOR ADOLESCENTS IN GEDOG WETAN VILLAGE
Authors: Mas’udah Mas’udah , Sheilla Tania Marcelina  , Astutik Heny , Setyarini Didien Ika
Published: January 2025

Adolescence is a critical transition stage to adulthood. Reproductive health issues such as early marriage and stunting are still a challenge. This activity aims to empower adolescents through peer educator training and the formation of peer tutors for skills related to becoming peer educators on reproductive health and maturation of marriage age in Gedog Wetan Village, Turen District, Malang Regency. The empowerment model used is the Locality Development Model, which involves the active participation of local communities, namely adolescents. The empowerment method uses Participatory Rural Appraisal and group discussions, role-play, demonstrations, training, mentoring, and evaluation. The number of adolescents involved in the training were male and female adolescents aged 15-19 years, totaling 25 people. The instrument used was an observation sheet to assess the skills of peer educators in providing education. The program implementation was carried out for 4 days, including training and mentoring. The training material includes peer educator material, reproductive health in adolescents, and maturation of marriage age, followed by demonstrations and simulations of educational media (educational games), demonstrations, and re-demonstrations on how to conduct health counseling to adolescents using media made by the service team. The results of the activity showed that the results of observations of the skills in conducting peer educators showed that most of the trainees were considered “competent” in providing education, especially in aspects such as the selection of topics and educational media, the ability to deliver material, the ability to provide opportunities to ask questions, motivational skills (inviting participants to interact with each other), and skills in conducting evaluations. The formation of peer tutor groups is an indicator of success in empowering adolescents as agents of change.
Multifunctional MXene inks for printed electrochemical energy storage devices
Authors: Li Zhuo , He Qinglong , Chen Hao , Chen Yiwen , Zeng Chuijin , Xu Tianyue , Deng Shungui , Zhang Chuanfang
Published: January 2025

Since the discovery of MXenes, the family has expanded rapidly in the past decade. With their fascinating properties, including high electrical conductivity, solution processability, tunable surface functionality, and excellent mechanical properties, MXenes have garnered significant enthusiasm from the academic community and industrial relevance. The most extensively studied of the many applications for MXene-based devices is electrochemical energy storage (EES). Importantly, MXene inks allow quick yet efficient production of personal EES devices through additive manufacturing. However, there are relatively few comprehensive summaries of reports on the processing of MXene inks for EES devices. This paper provides a comprehensive review of MXene synthesis, additive manufacturing strategies and the latest advancements in the printing of MXene-based high-performance EES devices including micro-supercapacitors and batteries. Besides, the current challenges for high precision and high-performance printing technology are also discussed. This review is expected to provide valuable insights for solution processing of MXene inks and may shed light on the large-scale application of MXenes toward the next generation of wearable electronics.
Evaluating paraben concentrations in skincare products and assessing their potential health risks
Authors: Al-Qudaihi Ghofran , Al-Rouqi Reem , Al-Saleh Iman
Published: January 2025

There is a lack of specific regulations in Saudi Arabia governing the use of potentially hazardous compounds, such as parabens, in skincare products (SCPs). This study analyzed 111 feminine SCPs used in Saudi Arabia for the presence of selected parabens [namely methylparaben (MeP), ethylparaben (EtP), and propylparaben (PrP)] to assess their health risks. These parabens were highly prevalent in the examined SCPs; MeP was the most common, followed by PrP. However, we noted that ≈14% of the products were paraben-free. Nine products contained MeP, EtP, and PrP in concentrations exceeding the European Union Regulation 1223/2009 limits. The estimated daily paraben intake via dermal exposure was calculated. The combined maximum estimated daily intake (EDI) for MeP and EtP was remarkably lower than the acceptable daily intake (ADI) limit set by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA); however, PrP levels in 23% of the products exceeded the recommended ADI limit. Although the average hazard index (HI) was below the safety threshold, 26 products had a HI > 1, indicating a potential health risk primarily due to PrP. The margin of exposure (MOE) values calculated for these parabens did not reach the safety benchmark set by the EFSA. In conclusion, MeP and EtP in the tested SCPs pose a relatively low health risk; however, the PrP content of many of these products raises concerns, especially considering the cumulative exposure to multiple parabens. This study underscores the need to monitor and regulate the use of parabens in SCPs to ensure consumer safety.
ESTIMASI VALUE AT RISK (VAR) DENGAN METODE MONTE CARLO UNTUK MENGUKUR RISIKO KERUGIAN PETANI KETIMUN DI KABUPATEN KAPUAS HULU
Authors: Arsanti Resti , Sulistianingsih Evy , Septiawan Anggi
Published: January 2025

Measurement of an estimated loss needs to be done by every business actor. The measurement can be done by calculating the Value at Risk (VaR). VaR is an estimate of the maximum loss that is assumed to be experienced in a certain period at the confidence interval used. Three forms of calculation methods can be used in calculating VaR estimates, namely parametric methods, methods with Monte Carlo simulation approaches, and Historical Simulation Methods. The data used is the average monthly producer price data of cucumber commodities with a period range starting from January 2020 to December 2022. The VaR calculation method in this analysis is the Monte Carlo simulation approach method which has the condition that the return data from the average producer price is normally distributed. The results of the VaR calculation with the Monte Carlo simulation method show that after generating return data with repetition 1000 times for an investment of 1 rupiah, the probability that cucumber farmers in Kapuas Hulu Regency, West Kalimantan Province will experience maximum losses is 5.79% for a confidence level of 80%, 9.08% for a confidence level of 90%, 11.39% for a confidence level of 95%, and 14.81% for a confidence level of 99%.
PENDEKATAN BAYESIAN MARKOV CHAIN MONTE CARLO (MCMC) METROPOLIS-HASTINGS PADA PEMODELAN KLAIM ASURANSI KESEHATAN
Authors: Lestia Aprida Siska , Idris Mochammad
Published: January 2025

The distribution of health insurance claims that tend to be asymmetric and have heavy tails, requires a method that can offer more flexible and robust solutions than traditional frequentist approaches, such as the Bayesian Method. The advantage of this method lies in its ability to comprehensively account for uncertainty in parameter estimation, thereby producing a posterior distribution that can capture complex pattern of claim data. This study aims to apply the Bayesian approach with the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) Metropolis-Hastings method in modeling health insurance claims. The claim data used are divided into outpatient and inpatient claims, with the lognormal distribution fitting proven to be the most appropriate for both types of claims. Risk estimation through Value at Risk (VaR) and Conditional Tail Expectation (CTE) using the Bayesian approach showed more moderate results compared to empirical estimates, indicating that this approach can reduce risk overestimation
Influence of vintage and grape maturity on volatile composition and foaming properties of sparkling wine from Savvatiano (Vitis vinifera L.) variety
Authors: Miliordos Dimitrios Evangelos , Kontoudakis Nikolaos , Kouki Aggeliki , Kanapitsas Alexandros , Lola Despina , Goulioti Elli , Kotseridis Yorgos
Published: January 2025

The timing of grape harvest is critical in the winemaking process of sparkling wines. It is essential for grapes to have the right amount of sugars and the optimum amount of sugars and level of acidity perfect level of acidity as they ripen. This is crucial not just for achieving the desired alcohol content in the wine but also for ensuring the production of the aromatic precursors. The chemical composition of sparkling wines is closely linked to the quality of their foam. The goal of this study was to determine how different levels of grape maturity impact the chemical and sensory properties of Savvatiano sparkling wines after 15 months maturation in the bottle. Grape ripening stage was found to have a significant influence on the content, composition and development of organic acids and volatile compounds in the wine, and on its sensorial attributes. In the resulting Savvatiano sparkling wines produced by a single grape variety, those produced from grapes at the earliest stage of maturity exhibited higher levels of terpenes, organic acids and foam characteristics. This was reflected in the sensory evaluation, these wines scoring the highest for descriptors like “floral”, “green apple” and “foam intensity”. This study represents the first analysis of the chemical composition and sensory traits of white sparkling wine made from the indigenous grape variety Savvatiano. By applying a comprehensive approach that examines both wine metabolites and sensory attributes, it is possible to determine the ideal harvest time for producing high quality Savvatiano sparkling wines.
Safety and efficacy of intraoperative radiation therapy using a low-energy X-ray source for resectable pancreatic cancer: an interim evaluation of an ongoing prospective phase II study
Authors: Chen Xingyun , Li Shuo , Gao Chuntao , Wang Wei , Li Haorui , Liu Yuxiao , Liu Rui , Hao Jihui
Published: January 2025

Objective: The role of intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) in the management of resectable pancreatic cancer (RPC) remains unclear. To date, the application of IORT using a low-energy X-ray source has not been extensively investigated. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of IORT using a 50 kV X-ray source in treating RPC. Methods: Patients with RPC who underwent radical pancreatectomy and IORT were enrolled. The primary endpoint was time to treatment failure (TTF) survival, whereas the secondary endpoints were safety and overall survival (OS). Results: By November 2023, 35 patients with RPC were treated according to the study protocol. The median TTF was 11.67 months, whereas the median OS for the cohort was 22.2 months. The local recurrence rate was 20%. The most common postoperative complication was pancreatic fistula. The incidence of delayed gastric emptying was 20%. Within 30 days after surgery, one patient experienced abdominal pain, another experienced vomiting, and one died because of abdominal infection and a grade C pancreatic fistula. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and D-dimer levels significantly correlated with TTF and OS in multivariate analyses. The carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) level was another prognostic factor significantly associated with OS. Patients with low D-dimer and normal CA19-9 levels showed prolonged OS with an IORT dose ≤ 15 Gy. Conclusions: This study supports use of IORT with a 50 kV X-ray source in treating RPC. IORT using a low-energy X-ray source was well-tolerated and feasible. Additionally, D-dimer, CEA, and CA19-9 levels may help identify patient profiles potentially benefitting from IORT.
Feeding preference of Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) in the Lower Rhine region, Germany
Authors: Dytkowicz Margarete , Megill William M. , Buttschardt Tillmann K.
Published: January 2025

Eurasian beavers (Castor fiber) have been successfully reintroduced into the wild in many European countries. Because of the growth of populations and the associated spread, more and more areas in nature are being occupied that have not previously been checked by humans with regard to their quality. One such area that has been taken over by beavers is the district of Kleve, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany. In this study, the variables of habitat selection were analyzed. For this purpose, eight habitats occupied by beavers in the district of Kleve were analyzed. These included both artificial and natural water bodies, as well as nature reserves and non-protected areas. Seven of the eight habitats examined had sufficient biodiversity indices. The highest value was measured in a natural water body in a nature reserve (H = 2.51), and the lowest value was measured in an artificial, unprotected habitat (H = 0.15). Food choice preferences were consistent with observations from previous studies, indicating that all habitat requirements in relation to trees are met.
Quantum permutation pad for quantum secure symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
Authors: Kuang Randy
Published: January 2025

This review delves into the latest advancements in quantum-secure cryptography, focusing on the quantum permutation pad (QPP), a pivotal innovation proposed by Kuang et al. QPP harnesses the non-commutativity and generalized uncertainty derived from the Galois permutation group, making it highly suitable for cryptographic applications. The review underscores QPP’s versatility across both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography through three core representations: matrix-based for classical encryption, quantum gates for quantum-native encryption, and arithmetic-based for multivariate public key systems such as Merkle–Hellman cryptosystems, multivariate public key cryptography (MPKC), and the most recent homomorphic polynomial public key (HPPK). In particular, QPP strengthens the security of HPPK’s key encapsulation mechanism (KEM) and digital signature (DS) schemes, thus offering robust quantum resistance. This work further examines QPP’s integration with various encryption techniques for enhancing resilience against quantum attacks. By addressing challenges in cryptographic complexity, key size optimization, and security enhancement, the review presents a thorough evaluation of QPP’s role in fortifying cryptographic protocols for ensuring strong security foundations in the quantum computing era.
Self-Image and Beauty Standards in the Drama My ID is Gangnam Beauty
Authors: Ramadhanty Dea , Aesthetika Nur Maghfirah
Published: January 2025

General Background the representation of self-image in media plays a significant role in shaping societal beauty standards. Specific Background this study focuses on the perceptions of audiences regarding self-image in the South Korean drama My ID is Gangnam Beauty, which addresses issues of beauty and self-esteem. Knowledge Gapw while existing literature examines beauty standards, there is limited research on audience reception and the impact of specific media portrayals on self-image perceptions. Aims the research aims to explore how young adults interpret the concept of self-image as presented in the drama and to identify the standards of beauty that resonate with them. Results findings indicate that over 80% of participants believe visual beauty is crucial, yet they also challenge the notion of rigid beauty standards. Audiences recognized that external perceptions do not always align with self-perception, leading to feelings of insecurity. Novelty this study provides insight into the complexity of audience reception and the dynamic nature of self-image influenced by media representations. Implications the results underscore the importance of fostering self-love as a means to cultivate authentic self-identity and challenge prevailing beauty norms, suggesting that media can be a catalyst for discussions about individual worth beyond conventional beauty standards. 
Highlights: 
 

Majority view visual beauty as important yet challenge rigid standards.
External perceptions can differ from personal self-image.
Emphasizing self-love promotes authentic self-identity.

Keywords: Self-Image, Beauty Standards, Audience Perception, Drama, Insecurity
Work Stress, Job Satisfaction, and Motivation on Teacher Performance
Authors: Cahyani Asfirotul , Ubaidillah Hasan
Published: January 2025

The general background increasing demands placed on educators necessitate a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting their performance. While stress, job satisfaction, and work motivation are acknowledged as critical components of teacher effectiveness, existing research shows mixed findings regarding their individual and collective contributions to teaching performance. This study addresses the knowledge gap by examining the relationships between these variables in the context of educators at a specific institution. The primary aim is to determine how work stress, job satisfaction, and work motivation collectively influence teacher performance. Using quantitative methods and a survey distributed to a sample of teachers, data were analyzed through multiple linear regression. Results indicate that, while no significant individual effects of work stress, job satisfaction, or work motivation on teacher performance were found, a significant collective effect was observed. This suggests that simultaneous variations in these factors can influence teaching effectiveness. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on the interplay between these variables, contributing to a nuanced understanding of teacher performance dynamics. The implications that educational institutions should adopt a holistic approach to teacher support, recognizing the interconnectedness of stress, satisfaction, and motivation to foster an environment conducive to improved educational outcomes.
Highlights: 

Significant combined effect of stress, satisfaction, and motivation on performance.
No significant individual effects found for each variable.
Emphasis on interconnectedness for enhancing teacher support.

Keywords: Stress, Job Satisfaction, Work Motivation, Teacher Performance, Education