bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Os sentidos de lugar e espaço geográfico construído por meio do uso do Sistema de Comunicação por Troca de Figuras (PECS), em alunos com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA), nas aulas de Geografia do Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Pacheco Silva Barbosa Samara , Gomes Dalla Nora Giseli
Published: March 2024

Este artigo trata das características sensoriais do indivíduo com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA), formas alternativas de comunicação e o Sistema de Comunicação por Troca de Figuras (PECS) como uma possibilidade para que o aluno com autismo tenha maior interação com os conteúdos curriculares de geografia. Para tanto, os procedimentos metodológicos utilizados foram pesquisa bibliográfica e pesquisa documental como técnica de coleta de dados, pesquisa de classificação descritiva e técnica de análise de conteúdo. Conhecer as características do autismo contribui na melhor interação, comunicação e, por consequência, no processo de ensino e de aprendizado do aluno com autismo. O desenvolvimento deste trabalho proporcionou reflexão e compreensão sobre algumas particularidades do TEA, o que possibilitou pensar em estratégias que possam contribuir com o ensino de geografia e inclusão do aluno com autismo na sala de aula regular. Por fim apresenta um modelo de PECS adaptado sobre lugar e espaço vivido para qualificar os processos de comunicação e de ensino e aprendizagem do professor de geografia e seu aluno com autismo.
Geoconservação em parques urbanos e análise dos processos erosivos em trilhas: o caso do Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha – Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Barbosa Teixeira da Silva Alessandra , Oliveira Jorge Maria do Carmo , Teixeira Guerra Antônio José , Fullen Michael Augustine
Published: March 2024

As Unidades de Conservação são espaços naturais protegidos por legislação e possuem características singulares, preservando e restaurando os recursos e os ecossistemas naturais. Além de proteger e conservar essas áreas, procuram valorizar a diversidade geológica e biológica. Nesse sentido, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo promover a relevância dos conceitos de Geodiversidade, Geoconservação e Geoturismo e mapear trilhas dentro das UCs, identificando seus processos erosivos. Diante do exposto, foram constatados elementos de Geodiversidade na trilha do Mirante do Caeté, localizada no Parque Natural Municipal da Prainha (PNMP). O trabalho procura demonstrar que há necessidade de se elaborar estratégias direcionadas à conservação e recuperação dessas áreas, para fornecer acessibilidade aos geoturistas e aos visitantes de um modo geral.
El rascacielos como símbolo de la modernización
Authors: Bonicatto Virginia , Brandoni Ana , Fara Catalina
Published: March 2024

Resumen
El presente trabajo se enmarca en un tema más amplio relacionado con la construcción en altura en las primeras décadas del siglo XX en Buenos Aires, en particular con las representaciones elaboradas sobre los primeros rascacielos de la ciudad. En este artículo nos enfocamos en anuncios publicados en la revista ilustrada Caras y Caretas (1898-1939), más específicamente en aquellos que introducen la imagen de rascacielos y que a partir de esa asociación entre arquitectura y producto buscan brindar al objeto o servicio publicitado una aparente garantía de confianza, calidad y prestigio.
La hipótesis que se desarrolla considera que la difusión de este tipo de publicidad, destinada a un público masivo, abonada en las representaciones del futuro, la técnica y la construcción en altura, tuvo más importancia que la hasta ahora adjudicada, favoreciendo la elección del rascacielos como símbolo de poder, prestigio y prosperidad tanto por iniciativas privadas como por parte del Estado. En otras palabras, este tipo de registros conforman documentos que permiten un acercamiento “lateral” o diacrítico a la historia de la arquitectura, y que amplían las fuentes disponibles para pensar los procesos de construcción de la Buenos Aires moderna.
Trauma Associado às Touradas à Corda nos Açores: Um Estudo Transversal
Authors: Vieira Bárbara , Taranu Viorel , Vieira Ana , Soares Duarte , Soares Ana , Silva Anaísa , Galvão Diogo , Bagnari Inês , Melo Débora , Pimentel Fernando , Sousa José , Martins Lisandra , Pinheiro Luís , Vargas Marília , Reis Óscar , Valente Sofia , Bettencourt Rui , Oliveira Teresa , Mora António
Published: March 2024

Introdução: O objetivo deste estudo foi caracterizar as lesões traumáticas tauromáquicas ocorridas nas touradas à corda nos Açores no que diz respeito à causa do incidente, mecanismo de trauma, área anatómica mais afetada e gravidade das lesões.Métodos: Estudo unicêntrico, transversal, com a colheita prospetiva de dados realizada durante dois anos. Foram incluídos os doentes que consecutivamente recorreram ao serviço de urgência do hospital local por lesões traumáticas ocorridas por trauma direto com o animal ou quedas aquando da fuga ou manuseio da corda. Foram colhidos dados demográficos gerais, características da lesão, tratamentos efetuados, necessidade de internamento hospitalar e mortalidade. Foi realizada uma análise estatística descritiva com recurso ao software estatístico SPSS.Resultados: Registaram-se 56 admissões hospitalares e 80 lesões traumáticas. A principal causa de traumatismo foi o trauma direto com o animal (37; 66,07%) e o mecanismo de lesão foi o trauma fechado (56; 100%). As áreas anatómicas mais afetadas foram a cabeça e pescoço (27; 33,75%). A mediana de Injury Severity Score foi de 4 à admissão hospitalar. Cinco doentes (8,92%) apresentaram trauma major. Dez doentes (17,85%) necessitaram de internamento hospitalar com uma mediana de dias de internamento de sete (IIQ 4,5 dias). Três (30%) dos doentes internados necessitaram de internamento em unidade de cuidados intensivos. Seis doentes (10,71%) foram submetidos a cirurgia.Conclusão: A principal causa de traumatismo foi o trauma direto com o animal e o mecanismo de lesão foi o trauma fechado. As áreas anatómicas mais afetadas foram a cabeça e pescoço. Estes dados constituem um alerta para o impacto destes eventos no que diz respeito aos custos económicos que acarretam, aos custos para a saúde da população local, às medidas de segurança atualmente implementadas e à disponibilidade dos meios necessários para tratar estes doentes.
Psicanálise e educação
Authors: Pereira Anderson de Carvalho
Published: March 2024

O artigo discute a contraposição entre o conceito de sujeito da Psicanálise, constituído pela dimensão histórica do grande Outro e a noção de indivíduo psicológico enquadrado em um processo de massificação da informação regido pela maquinaria virtual do ensino remoto. Para isto, é resgatado o conceito freudiano de transferência, o conceito lacaniano de sujeito e as contribuições da interface entre Psicanálise e Educação de Kupfer e Patto. Este debate é percorrido também por meio de problematizações da precarização da rotina acadêmica brasileira e a naturalização da redenção supostamente trazida pelo ensino remoto. Por conta disso, finalizamos o debate apontando para o ensino remoto como um sintoma, na linha de uma forma de psicopatologia da vida cotidiana em uma conjuntura mais complexa de mal-estar da educação contemporânea.
A leitura de poemas autoprogramados e de romances hipertextuais
Authors: Neitzel Adair Aguiar , Uriarte Mônica Zewe , Oliveira Aléxsandre de
Published: March 2024

Esta pesquisa tem como tema a literatura disponível em meio digital. O objetivo é analisar objetos virtuais de aprendizagem de leitura disponíveis na Internet, relacionados à leitura do literário. Esta investigação é qualitativa, com abordagem descritiva. O instrumento de coleta de dados utilizado foram os descritores: ciberliteratura, leitura digital, hipertexto, literatura em meio eletrônico, literatura digital, poesia digital, os quais foram lançados no Google para efetuar o levantamento dos objetos virtuais de aprendizagem de leitura. O tipo de amostra foi a não probabilística (intencional), pois os critérios de escolha dos dados foram eleitos pelos pesquisadores. O principal aporte teórico foi Pereira (2019), Rocha e Amâncio (2021), Neitzel (2009), entre outros. Como resultados, indica-se que os dois objetos virtuais de aprendizagem de leitura analisados, o poema autoprogramado Árvore e o romance hipertextual Terminal, se mostraram predispostos a possibilidades de montagem e de combinação, com textualidades múltiplas, ao explorarem as propriedades oferecidas pelo computador, oportunizando grandes sortidos interpretativos e mobilizando percepções diferenciadas do leitor acerca do próprio processo de escrita e de leitura do literário. Evidencia-se que ambos os objetos virtuais podem contribuir para a exploração da função estética da literatura.
Development Model of Basic ECG Algorithm Interpretation based on Android Application to Increase Ability of Nurses
Authors: Nursalam Nursalam , Sila Nissa Aruming , Yusuf M , Priyantini Diah , Ayatulloh Daviq
Published: March 2024

Introduction: ECG interpretation ability by nurses is still not appropriate, thus affecting the accuracy and speed of the next action that will be given to patients to reduce mortality. This study aimed to develop the use of an Android system based ECG interpretation algorithm application to improve the ability of nurse.
 Methods: Research development design to develop the Android system based ECG interpretation algorithm application. The sampling method used purposive sampling as many as 90 nurses in Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. The independent variables were interpretation skills (rhythm, frequency, pacemaker, axis, extrasistole, block, enlargement of heart muscle, coronary heart disease, conclusion). The instruments that are used are ECG recording, ECG interpretation sheet, and focus group disscusion. The analysis used an independent t-test with a significance level of α ≤ 0.05.
 Results: The results of developing an ECG interpretation algorithm application based on the Android system have received recommendations from experts and feasibility tests have been carried out. There was a relationship between basic ECG interpretation capabilities with the use of an android system based ECG interpretation algorithm application. Increasing the ability of nurses had p value of 0,000.
Conclusion: The application of an ECG interpretation algorithm based on an android system can improve nurses' abilities in interpreting basic ECG. For future researchers, it is necessary to develop and refine the Android system-based ECG interpretation algorithm application and this can be applied on a case-by-case basis.
Information Needs among Parents of Cancer Children: A Systematic Review
Authors: Nurhidayah Ikeu , Nani Nurhaeni  , Isna Hanifah  , Allenidekania Allenidekania
Published: March 2024

Background: When a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents are affected, especially if they are unprepared and do not understand the illness. Parents' informational needs are frequently expressed and vary, so identifying parent needs is critical before providing health or nursing interventions. Aims: This review aimed to identify the information needs of parents of children with cancer. Method: PubMed, Medline, and CINAHL were applied to conduct electronic searches. The terms “information needs”, “parent”, “cancer”, and “child” were combined using Boolean expressions “OR” and “AND”. The inclusion criteria were non-experimental studies published in English within the last 10 years (2011-2021). A risk of bias assessment was conducted for each included study using the Joanna Bridge Institute critical appraisal tools. After identification and screening, the articles were filtered according to the criteria with a total of 15 articles included in this study. Furthermore, data extraction and synthesis were carried out. Narrative synthesis is used by collecting information on the findings of the article to be grouped into themes of finding problems. Results: Four themes emerged based on the results of the analysis: types of information needed; information formats; provision of information; and sources of information. Conclusion: This study concluded that parents require accurate information that addresses their specific information needs and is appropriate for their child's cancer stage. The provision of balanced written and verbal information, as well as information that is complete, accurate, and reliable, makes it easier for parents to increase their knowledge about caring for their children.
Multilevel Intervention Program Goes to School Camba’ Rokok for School Based Smoking Prevention
Authors: Indra Amanah  , Ishak
Published: March 2024

Background: The earlier age people start smoking will have the potential to become long-term smokers. One way that can be done to overcome this problem is through program intervention such as a promotive preventive program that is focused on addressing the problem of smoking is urgently needed. In the City of Palopoin 2017 smokers of elementary school children reached 15.27%, people who broke the rules by smoking in schools reached 44.27% and 36.64% of students had been exposed to outdoor cigarette advertisements. Aims: This study aims to assess the program Goes to school camba' rokok in multilevel interventions at the student and school level to increase self-efficacy and skills in school-based smoking prevention. Methods: The population in this study was state junior high school and senior high school in Palopo city. This research is a quasi-experimental study, with a Solomon four-group design. The samples in this study were 131 students who were randomly determined at SMAN 2 Palopo, SMAN 4 Palopo, SMPN 5 Palopo, and SMPN 8 Palopo using simple cluster random sampling tests. Data analysis using STATA for statistical analysis using statistical tests with Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney, and Kruskal-Wallis at the significance level p-value <0.05. Results: Posttest scores in the four groups, there was a significant difference in the effect of program interventions going to school camba' rokok on self-efficacy with a p-value of 0.0001, skills with a p-value of 0.0012. Conclusion: There is an increase in students 'self-efficacy and skills through a multilevel intervention program going to school camba' rokok in Palopo City.
Correlation of Sociodemographic Status, Knowledge and Attitudes with Pregnant Women's Practice Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination
Authors: Din Nurul Rasidin  , Nurdin Azizah , Trisnawaty  , Jelita Inayah Sari  , Muhammad Dahlan
Published: March 2024

Background: Pregnant women become a high-risk group that could get infected with COVID-19 during the pandemic. Maternal mortality also has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on this, vaccination for COVID-19 becomes one of the ways to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to pregnant women. However, there are still high doubts about the vaccine for COVID-19, especially among pregnant women. As such the authors are interested in seeing the correlation between sociodemographic status, knowledge, and attitudes with pregnant women's practice regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Aims: This study focused on evaluating the correlation of sociodemographic status, knowledge, and attitudes with pregnant women's practice regarding COVID-19 vaccination. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 136 pregnant mothers determined through a purposive sampling method and implemented from February-March 2023 at Kassi-Kassi Public Health Center using a questionnaire consisting of respondent characteristics, knowledge related to COVID-19 vaccination, and attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccination. The analysis of the data was done univariately, then bivariate using a comparative Chi-square test. Results: The correlation between variables was analyzed using the Chi-Square comparison test and significant correlation was obtained for parity (p-value; 0.000 < 0.05, OR; 1.91, CI; 1.55-2.34), age (p-value; 0.000 < 0.05, OR; 33.67, CI; 11.04-102.63), work status (p-value; 0.045 < 0.05, OR; 3.40, CI; 1.10-10.47), educational level (p-value; 0.040 < 0.05, OR; 2.77, CI; 1.14-6.72), knowledge (p-value; 0.000 < 0.05, OR; 8.45, CI; 3.64-19.61), and attitude (p-value; 0.000 < 0.05, OR; 9.20, CI; 3.88-21.78). However, there is a non-significant correlation for the monthly income category (p-value: 0.269 > 0.05, OR; 2.18, CI; 0.69-6.86). Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between sociodemographic status (parity, age, work status, and educational level), knowledge, and attitude toward pregnant women's practices regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
Is online learning effective for practice-based tourism courses? A constructive learning approach
Authors: Junaid Ilham , Sigala Marianna
Published: March 2024

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to 1) measure the effectiveness of online learning in practise-based tourism courses, 2) identify the factors that influence the effectiveness of online learning and 3) propose strategies to encourage tourism students to adopt constructive learning in online learning environments. Methodology/Design/Approach – A qualitative methodology was used to analyse data from students participating in an online course entitled “Field Study in Tourism”. Students were surveyed after completing the teaching semester and asked to give their opinions and comments on the effectiveness of online learning. A total of 32 students gave their opinions on the effectiveness of online learning. The authors used applications for online communication during online learning, such as Google Classroom, Zoom and WhatsApp. Findings – The results show that students have very different assessments of the effectiveness of online learning, with most students stating that online learning is less effective for practiseorientated tourism courses. For most students, learning is very efficient when it is applied directly in practise after learning the theory. They should be able to analyse what is happening in the field through direct observation. The students mentioned various factors (e.g. internet access, economic aspects, family support and the environment) that influence the success of online learning. Originality of the research – The findings are in line with constructivist theory, which assumes that a combination of factors relating to learners, environmental factors and teachers are responsible for achieving the goals of constructivist learning. The paper extends our knowledge of constructivist (online) learning by discussing both TLE (teacher, learner, environment) and institution-based models that need to be developed in order to effectively apply and utilise the educational benefits of constructivist learning theory and make online learning appropriate for practise-based tourism courses
MANAJEMEN PESERTA DIDIK DALAM MANAJEMEN BERBASIS SEKOLAH DI SMA ANGKASA I JAKARTA
Authors: Candra Muhammad Andrean , Madhakomala Madhakomala , Santosa Heru
Published: March 2024

ABSTRAK

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi manajemen peserta didik dalam manajemen berbasis sekolah di SMA Angkasa I Jakarta. Penelitian dilakukan mulai dari bulan Juni sampai dengan bulan Juli 2017. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode wawancara, pengamatan, dan studi dokumentasi. Sumber data dari penelitian ini adalah: Kepala Sekolah, Wakil Kepala Sekolah Bidang Kesiswaan, Kasubag TU, Staf Bidang Kesiswaan, dan Guru Bimbingan dan Konseling.

Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, (1) pelaksanaan penerimaan peserta didik baru meliputi: melakukan evaluasi, pembentukan panitia, menetapkan dan mengesahkan peraturan dan anggaran, penjualan formulir, pelaksanaan tes, pengumuman hasil tes, dan pelunasan pembayaran. (2) kegiatan orientasi dilakukan agar peserta didik baru mengetahui lingkungan sekolah, keadaan sekolah, program yang dilakukan sekolah, guru-guru dan karyawan sekolah, organisasi dan ekstrakurikuler yang ada di sekolah, dan juga mengetahui tata tertib yang ada di SMA Angkasa I. (3) Pembinaan dilakukan untuk menjadikan siswa berkarakter unggul dalam imtaq, iptek, dan berbudi luhur dalam era globalisasi sesuai dengan visi dan misi sekolah. Proses pembinaan peserta didik di SMA Angkasa I melibatkan semua pihak sekolah dan berlangsung terus menerus.
MANAJEMEN PEMBELAJARAN AKTIF DAN EFEKTIF BERBASIS ROLE MODEL PADA GENERASI MILLENIAL
Authors: Labibah Ruaifatul , Washil Sobri , Rifa'i Mohammad
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT

Learning is the center of teaching and learning activities consisting of educators and students who aim to realize intellectual maturity, emotional maturity, spiritual elevation, life skills, and moral greatness of students, so that learning activities are more effective and the material delivered can be mastered by participants the students need a change in the learning process carried out by a teacher.

The focus of this research problem is to find out how to manage the application of active and effective learning models in achieving learning objectives. This study aims to describe the extent to which the application of active learning models and effective learning in achieving learning goals in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.

The results of the study can be concluded that broadly the application of active and effective learning models in achieving learning objectives has been implemented well, namely in the cognitive domain applied methods included in the active and effective learning models such as the question and answer method, memorization, debate, and contributing suggestions . In the affective domain, the method of group discussion and recitation is applied (group collaboration). In the psychomotor realm, a drill or training method is applied.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING BERBASIS KONSTEKSTUAL TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KREATIF DAN HASIL BELAJAR MAHASISWA
Authors: Rahmi
Published: March 2024

Abstrak—Tujuan  penelitian  ini adalah  untuk melihat pengaruh model pembelajaran  PBL berbasis kontestual terhadap kemampuan berpikir kraetif dan hasil belajar mahasiswa program studi pendidkan biologi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Pre-Experimental Designs, Desain penelitian  menggunakan one Group Pretest-posttest.  Untuk variabel bebas yaitu  model PBL dan terikat kemampuan berpikir kreatif dan hasil belajar. Uji normalitas Pretest-posttest kemampuan berpikir kreatif dan hasil belajar menggunakan analisis parametrik. Untk kemampuan berpikir kreatif didapat untuk Pretests - posttest nilai probalitas (sig.2.tailed) = 0,073 > 0,005 dikatakan berdisribusi  normal. Untuk hasil belajar Pretest-posttest didapat probabilitas  (sig.2.tailed) = 0,062 > 0,005 dikatakan berdistibusi normal. Teknik analisis uji hipotesis dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji-t dengan taraf signifikan α = 0.05 menggunakan uji-t sampel berpasangan (paired sample test) hasil output diperoleh nilai thitung = -2.0881. kaidah terdapat pengaruh model PBL dengan pendekatan kontekstual terhadap kemampuan berfikir kreatif
PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN SEBAGAI ORGANISASI PENGEMBANGAN LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Soraya Evitha , Suryadi Suryadi
Published: March 2024

Abstract

This article is a study article of literacy that tries to uncover the development of educational institutions as an organization for the development of educational and learning institutions in this case researchers raised the theme of the Institute for Energy Education (LPTK) as the organizer of Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) inaugurated by the Government.  Keywords: Professional education teachers, teachers, education.
PENGARUH LITERASI TIK TERHADAP TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (TPACK) GURU
Authors: Maulidini Yessiana Dwi
Published: March 2024

The development of the 21st century  is characterized by the use of Technology, Information and Communication (ICT) in all aspects of life. Teachers in 21st century learning are expected to master technological knowledge, pedagogy, and content in conveying learning. Based on the facts, there are still many teachers who are lagging behind in the use of technology for the delivery of learning, the low pedagogical competence of teachers and the lack of understanding in delivering learning content. Those are some issues in the education field nowadays.  Literacy toward  teacher’s  TPACK at Amaliah Elementary School Bogor. This research is a  quantitative research by using  functional correlation research design. The sample in this study amounted to 31 teacher’s. The research instrument used was a questionnaire with a Likert scale. Data were analyzed using regression equation analysis techniques, coefficient of determination, and significance tests to see significant effects. The results showed that there was a significant influence of ICT literacy on teacher’s  TPACK. The results of this study concluded that the ICT literacy variable with teacher’s  TPACK has a significant influence of 14.21% which means that both of these variables are classified as quite significant.
PENINGKATAN MUTU SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA DI ERA DISRUPSI DAN MAHASISWA SEBAGAI AGEN PERUBAHAN 5.0
Authors: Sumantri Irman
Published: March 2024

Superior human resources are the greatest asset for a country, with superior quality human resources, a country will be able to easily keep up with the developments of this very fast era, not only that superior human resources are an illustration of the success of the existing management of educational institutions. in a country. This study uses a literature review method which includes searching for references such as journals, books and reading materials on the internet. In this era of disruption, the development of human resources is very crucial and vital. It is not only from the government that must strive to improve the quality of human resources, but the role of students is very decisive because they are educated people who have critical thinking power and deep disciplines in various fields
The school accountability Effective and Efficient Education Management Services are Efforts to Improve School Accountability
Authors: Alifa Dira
Published: March 2024

Pendidikan nasional adalah sebuah sistem dan sistem pendidikan nasionalnya merupakan  subsistem dari pembangunan nasional. Dengan bantuan manajemen pendidikan dapat dijadikan sebagai sebuah proses kerja sama yang sistematik, sistemik, dan komprehensif untuk mewujudkan tujuan pendidikan nasional. Dengan begitu untuk menciptakan keteraturan pelaksanaan sumber daya peserta didik yang lebih bermutu  diperlukannua  manajemen pendidikan ini untuk menunjang pendidikan agar visi sekolah dapat menjadi aksi, oleh karena itu manajemen pendidikan ini dapat dijadikan sebagai upaya dalam meningkatkan akuntabilitas Penelitian ini dilakukan  dengan cara melakukan survei dari beberapa jurnal yang relevan dengan materi yang dibutuhkan dalam mencari materi tentang pelayanan manajemen pendidikan efektif dan efisien sebagai upaya meningkatkan akuntabilitas sekolah, dengan mengambil beberapa inti dari jurnal tersebut dan merangkai menjadi suatu kata yang padu dan menjadikan artikel. Dengan adanya pelayanan manajemen pendidikan yang baik dapay dijadikan sebagai upaya meningkatkan akuntabilitas suatu sekolah.
El conocimiento geológico clave en la transición energética justa
Authors: Esteban Pérez Rubén
Published: March 2024

Un geólogo colegiado riojano en el panel de expertos que asesora a la Comisión Europea.
Midlateral Approach Replantation of a Distal Phalanx Second Toe Amputation in a 4-Year-Old Child
Authors: Nishimura Ken , Kobayashi Koichi , Fukasawa Katsuyasu , Sagedahl Penn Derbyshire
Published: March 2024

Case:

A 4-year-old girl patient presented with complete amputation of the second toe close to the distal interphalangeal joint. Replantation was performed using a novel midlateral approach. The procedure used the dorsal subcutaneous vein on the foot as a graft for the artery. Four months postoperatively, the toe healed without any complication. The patient reported pain-free physical exercise without limitations in daily activity.

Conclusion:

This report demonstrates that this approach has the potential to provide a safe and viable alternative for treating toe amputations and offers advantages such as simplified artery identification, straightforward anastomosis, and improved vein graft harvesting.
Análisis de variables psicosociales en personas transgénero en etapa previa a hormonación
Authors: García Pla Sandro , Ripollés Colomer Laura , Esteve Biot Vicenta
Published: March 2024

Se utiliza la palabra transgénero para designar aquellas personas que no tienen una identidad de género coincidente con su sexo asignado al nacer. Actualmente está en discusión si estas personas tienen más problemas de salud mental.

Objetivo: Estudiar la salud mental y el apoyo social en personas transgénero en etapa previa a hormonación.

Método: Se incluyeron 76 participantes que iniciaron un proceso de cambio de sexo. Se evaluó el estrés, apoyo social, autoestima (escala de Rosenberg), depresión (BDI) y personalidad (MCMI-IV)

Resultados: Puntuaciones de depresión moderada en el 10,5% y depresión grave en el 3,9%. Sin alteraciones graves de personalidad en el 85,5%. Se encontró una relación significativa entre el estado de ánimo y la autoestima.

Conclusiones: Según la muestra estudiada, las personas con disforia de género no se caracterizan por alteraciones psicopatológicas.
Propiedades psicométricas del perfil de estilos de vida en muestra mexicana
Authors: Pérez Pedraza Bárbara de los Angeles , Pérez Cárdenas Aracely , Laviada de la Garza Janis , Meda Lara Rosa Martha , Monroy Velasco Iris Ruby
Published: March 2024

El Cuestionario de Perfil de Estilos de Vida (PEPS-I) mide los estilos de vida saludable y ha sido replicado en español e inglés, sin embargo no cuenta con una adaptación para México. Es por esto que con el objetivo de comparar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión PEPS-I y el PEPS-I-R en una muestra mexicana, se llevó a cabo un estudio instrumental. Se contó con muestra de  276 participantes de entre 18 y 59 años del norte, centro, occidente y sur de México, cuyas respuestas pasaron por un análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio, así como por correlaciones bivariadas. El AFE expuso una estructura de 5 factores y 30 ítems (KMO= .939, Barlett p=.000, Varianza Explicada= 57.24) al que se denominó PEPS-I-R. La comparación de modelos con AFC arrojó que el PEPS-I-R obtuvo mejor bondad de ajuste (CMIN/DF=2.437, CFI=.902, RMSEA=.072, AIC=880.217), que el PEPS-I de 6 factores y 48 ítems (CMIN/DF=2.792, CFI=.771, RMSEA=.081, AIC=3291.03), además de presentar confiablidad (α=.944) y validez de criterio (p=.000). El PEPS-I-R es un instrumento confiable y valido para la medición de estilos de vida saludable en la población mexicana, presentando mejor bondad de ajuste que la versión original PEPS-I.
WITHDRAWN: Women’s Perspectives on the Use of Menstrual Tracking Apps in Kashmir
Authors: Arbeena . , Asif Mohd , Wani Muhammad Ibrahim
Published: March 2024

The full text of this preprint has been withdrawn, as it was submitted in error. Therefore, the authors do not wish this work to be cited as a reference. Questions should be directed to the corresponding author.
Effect of perioperative blood transfusion on complications following emergency non-trauma laparotomy in Mulago hospital: A prospective cohort study.
Authors: Egbe Flavius Ebaisem , Mbiine Ronald , Okello Michael , Iranya Richard Newton , Okeny Paul
Published: March 2024

Background
Blood transfusion may be required in the management of patients undergoing emergency non-trauma laparotomy. However, several retrospective cohort studies involving patients undergoing laparotomy for benign and malignant indications have identified blood transfusion as a significant predictor of postoperative infections and mortality. Still, no study has explored such an association in our setting. We aimed to determine the effect of perioperative blood transfusion on the 30-day risk of surgical site infections and mortality among patients undergoing emergency non-trauma laparotomy in a large urban tertiary hospital in a low-resource setting.
Methods
In this prospective cohort study, we recruited 160 consecutive adult patients admitted to the general surgery wards 48 hours after emergency non-trauma laparotomy. We grouped them based on transfusion exposure and non-exposure. Independent variables, including perioperative blood transfusion and confounders, were recorded on entry, while dependent variables, including the presence or absence of surgical site infection and mortality, were obtained over a 30-day follow-up period. Data were analysed using EPI INFO version 7, SPSS version 29, and Stata version 14; p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results
All 160 participants recruited, 28 (17.5%) transfused (exposed) and 132 (82.5%) not transfused (non-exposed), were included in the final analysis. Transfusion exposure (RR, 7.81; 95% CI, 2.58–23.63; p = 0.0003) and preoperative leucocytosis/leukopenia (RR, 2.19; 95% CI, 1.04–4.65; p = 0.040) were identified as independent risk factors for SSI after multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusted for confounders including preoperative anaemia, young-to-middle-aged adults, cloudy/purulent/feculent exudate, gut perforation diagnosis, female sex, and registrar-led surgical team. Furthermore, transfusion exposure (HR, 3.36; 95% CI, 1.11–10.25; p = 0.033) and old age ≥ 60 years (HR, 5.50; 95% CI, 1.67–18.11; p = 0.005) were identified as independent risk factors for 30-day mortality after multivariate Cox regression analysis adjusted for confounders including high ASA score, immunodeficiency, cloudy/purulent/feculent exudate, bowel obstruction and high-risk procedure for bowel leak.
Conclusion
Among patients undergoing emergency non-trauma laparotomy, perioperative blood transfusion compared to no perioperative blood transfusion increased the 30-day SSI risk by 7.81 and the 30-day mortality risk by 3.36. A restrictive transfusion strategy and a more extensive multicentre prospective cohort study are recommended.
Sustainable Pavement Materials: Evaluating the Effects of Biochar on Stone Matrix Asphalt and Bituminous Concrete Mix Designs
Authors: PENKI RAMU , Rout Subrat Kumar , Das Aditya Kumar
Published: March 2024

This study looks into the mix design process for Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) and Bituminous Concrete (BC) in compliance with IRC: SP: 79-2008 and MoRT&H-2013 requirements. In comparison to standard dense and open-graded asphalt mixes, SMA has a better structure characterized by gap-graded aggregate, mastic, and fiber. The study uses coconut shell biochar as a filler in both SMA and BC, acting as a carbon-neutral and sequestration material. Using gap-graded aggregates, the study applies STAB (Simple Tool for Aggregate Blending) software for aggregate blending to establish ideal amounts. Following confirmation of the blends using Bailey's gradation technique, the Optimum Bitumen Content (OBC) is calculated using the Marshall method. The initial bitumen concentration is 4% for BC and 6% for SMA, with 0.5% increases up to 7%. Theoretical specific gravity is determined at 6% for the loose mix using ASTM D 2041. Gse is then computed, with OBC set at 6% for SMA and 4.2% for BC, meeting a 4% average air voids criteria among other volumetric parameters. At the appropriate bitumen percentage, all blends are subjected to a variety of tests, including indirect tensile strength, rutting, and resilient modulus. The study replicates moisture resistance deterioration by freezing, thawing, and humidifying materials. The number of blows used to compute refusal density ranges from 25 to 150. ITS determined retained tensile strength to be 93.88% and 98.8% for freezing and thawing BC samples and 93.88% and 98.8% for humidity-conditioned BC samples, respectively. The equivalent figures for SMA are 84% and 89%. Proportional rut depth and wheel tracking speed measurements are given for freezing, humidity, and unconditional samples, and robust modulus values are also supplied. Refusal density air voids that do not decrease below 4% up to 100 blows for BC are within the specified range of 3-5%. This extensive laboratory investigation demonstrates the feasibility of using biochar as a filler in bituminous concrete and stone matrix asphalt. This sustainable method helps eco-friendly and long-lasting road construction practices in addition to improving the durability and performance of highways.
Optimized workflow of EV enrichment from human plasma samples for downstream mass spectrometry analysis
Authors: Erwied Patrick , Gu Yi , Simon Lena , Schneider Martin , Helm Dominic , Michel Maurice Stefan , Nuhn Philipp , Nitschke Katja , Worst Thomas Stefan
Published: March 2024

To improve the prognosis of bladder and prostate cancer, highly specific and sensitive biomarkers are needed for early detection, prognosis prediction and therapeutic stratification. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) from plasma could fill this gap due to their potential to serve as cancer biomarkers. However, the enrichment of EVs is a major challenge, because the highly abundant plasma proteins are interfering with analytical downstream applications like mass spectrometry (MS). Therefore, the purity requirements of the EV samples must be carefully considered when selecting or developing a suitable EV enrichment method. The aim of this study was to compare a self-designed EV enrichment method based on density cushion centrifugation (DCC) combined with size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and concentration (method 1) with the exoRNeasy midi kit from Qiagen (method 2) and with unprocessed plasma. Furthermore, the single steps of method 1 were evaluated for their effectiveness to enrich EVs from plasma. The results showed that the EV samples enriched with method 1 contained the highest levels of EV and exosome markers with simultaneously low levels of highly abundant plasma proteins. In summary, the combination of DCC, SEC and concentration proved to be a promising approach to discover EV-based biomarkers from plasma of cancer patients.
On testing the effectiveness of soil microbial inoculants in integrated pest management for commercial tomato production
Authors: Minchev Zhivko , Ramírez-Serrano Beatriz , Dejana Laura , Díaz Ana S. Lee , Zitlalpopoca-Hernandez Guadalupe , Orine Dimitri , Saha Haymanti , Papantoniou Dimitra , García Juan M. , González-Céspedes Alicia , Garbeva Paolina , Dam Nicole M. van , Soler Roxina , Giron David , Martínez-Medina Ainhoa , Biere Arjen , Hauser Thure , Meyling Nicolai V. , Rasmann Sergio , Pozo María J.
Published: March 2024

Research is showing that soil-borne beneficial microorganisms can enhance plant growth, productivity, and resistance against pests and pathogens, and could thus serve as a sustainable alternative to agrochemicals. To date, however, the effect of soil beneficial microbes under commercial crop production has not been fully assessed. We here investigated the effect of root inoculation with 11 well-characterized bacterial and fungal strains on tomato performance under intensive tomato crop management practices. We measured the impact of these strains on plant growth, fruit quality, yield, and pest and pathogen incidence. While most microbial strains showed weak effects, we found that the fungal strains Trichoderma afroharzianum T22 and Funneliformis mosseae significantly increased marketable tomato yield. Moreover, we found that inoculation with most of the fungal strains led to a significant reduction in the incidence of the devastating leaf mining pest Tuta absoluta, while this effect was not observed for bacterial inoculants. In addition, we found that microbial inoculations did not impact the incidence of introduced natural enemies, supporting their compatibility with well-established integrated pest management strategies in horticulture. In sum, the observed general positive effects of soil microbes on tomato yield and resistance reinforce the move toward a broader adoption of microbial inoculants in future crop production, ultimately improving agricultural sustainability.
Enhanced effects of changes in precipitation on the water yield and ecosystem sustainability
Authors: Yakir Dan , Tatrinov Fedor , Muller Jonathan , Rotenberg Eyal
Published: March 2024

Predictions of climate change over land indicate drying trends in the form of ecological and agricultural droughts over many regions (1-6), and increased flooding in others (7). Globally, evapotranspiration (ET) from vegetated areas consumes about 63% of annual precipitation8, which is expected to increase with global warming (9,10), and can approach 100% in drylands (11) beyond which ecosystems are unsustainable. As global climate change progresses, it remains unknown what fraction of the precipitation will remain available for runoff, recharge of aquifers and consumption, or prevent ecosystems’ collapse in dry regions (7,12). Here, we show using a global dataset that evapotranspiration from ecosystems displays a conservative ‘saturation effect’ at ~460 mm across climates with a precipitation range of ~4000 mm. This implies that changes in precipitation are preferentially reflected in ecosystem water yield (WY; the residual between precipitation and evapotranspiration). Consequently, changes in WY are greatly enhanced compared with precipitation changes, both in observations and model-based future projections. In dry regions, ecosystems will reach the unsustainable state (negative WY) faster than expected based on predicted changes in precipitation alone, imposing land cover changes and impacting water availability for ecological and societal needs.
Antibacterial and therapeutic effects of Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteriocin (VRSAcin) in treatment of VRSA skin infection in mice
Authors: qassam ahmed , emad mais
Published: March 2024

Vancomycin Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) is a strain belonging to S. aureus that is considered the main cause of bacterial skin and soft tissue infections. It has acquired resistance to vancomycin and represents a therapeutic challenge. The current study aimed to compare the possible therapeutic effects of VRSA bacteriocin (VRSAcin) on the treatment of skin infection in mice compared with an antibiotic (linezolid). The results showed that from fifty swabs obtained from human skin wounds, only 30 samples were identified as Staphylococcus spp., and 20 samples of them were identified as VRSA strains. One isolate was selected for VRSAcin extraction depending on its antibiotic resistance using an antibiotic susceptibility test. The typical conditions for the production of VRSAcin include pH 7 and a temperature of 37°C for 48 hours. In mice, VRSA-contaminated wounds revealed severe tissue distraction and inflammation that extended to the hypodermis, while VRSA-treated skin showed mild changes and localized lesions to the epidermis and upper dermis. Linezolid-ointment-treated skin shows moderate to severe changes. In conclusion, VRSA strain infections in human burned skin were found to be more common than expected. In vivo studies in mice indicated that wounded skin infected with VRSA can be treated with VRSAcin as an antibacterial agent that promotes healing processes with obvious superiority to linezolid ointment.
Advanced Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy Reveals 3D Organization of Condensed Mitotic Chromosomes in Their Native State
Authors: Neděla Vilém , Tihlaříková Eva , Cápal Petr , Doležel Jaroslav
Published: March 2024

The challenge of in-situ handling and high-resolution, low-dose imaging of intact, sensitive and moist samples in their native state at the nanometer scale or live samples is met by Advanced Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy (A-ESEM). This new generation of ESEM uses machine learning-based optimization of thermodynamic conditions with respect to sample specifics to employ a low temperature method and an ionization secondary electron detector with an electrostatic separator in an in-house modified electron microscope equipped with temperature, humidity and gas pressure sensors for in-situ and real-time monitoring of the sample. An invisible thin film of ionic liquid is used to increase the thermal and electrical conductivity of the samples and minimize damage from free radicals. To validate the power of the new method, we analyze condensed mitotic metaphase chromosomes to reveal new structural features of their perichromosomal layer, and the organization of chromatin fibers, not directly observed before by any microscopic technique.
Microstructural brain assessment in late-life depression and apathy using diffusion MRI multi-compartments models associated with tractometry
Authors: Hedouin Renaud , Roy Jean-Charles , Desmidt Thomas , Robert Gabriel , Coloigner Julie
Published: March 2024

Late-life depression is a common disorder in the elderly, difficult to treat, where apathy contributes to a poor prognosis. Despite its severity and frequency, the pathophysiology of LLD remains complex and its exploration challenging. While white matter (WM) damages have been assessed using diffusion tensor imaging, this model cannot correctly represent the WM microstructure. We hypothesized that using a more complex multi-compartment model, never used on LLD, would better describe the WM microstructure. In this article, we performed a tract-based approach to investigate novel diffusion-model biomarkers of LLD and apathy, by interpolating the microstructural metrics directly along the fibers. We performed a multivariate statistical analysis along the fiber, combined with a principal component analysis for dimensional data reduction. Then, we tested the utility of our framework by showing classical modifications in LDD. Finally, we aimed to investigate the relationship between apathy and microstructure in different fibers. Our study suggests that new tracts, such as striato-premotor, may be involved in LLD and apathy, which has not been observed in previous studies. We also identified modifications of inflammation metrics in 5 different tracts, already reported in dementia, which may contribute to the cognitive decline observed with apathy.
Patient-centric thresholding of Cobas® EGFR mutation Test v2 for surveillance of EGFR- mutated metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Claus Jonas , De Smet Dieter , Breyne Joke , Wesolowski Janusz , Himpe Ulrike , Demedts Ingel , Martens Geert
Published: March 2024

Cobas EGFR mutation Test v2 was FDA-approved as qualitative liquid biopsy for actionable EGFR variants in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It generates semiquantitative index (SQI) values that correlate with mutant allele levels, but decision thresholds for clinical use in NSCLC surveillance are lacking. We conducted long-term ctDNA monitoring in 20 subjects with EGFR-mutated NSCLC; resulting in a 155 on-treatment samples. We defined optimal SQI intervals to predict/rule-out progression within 12 weeks from sampling and performed orthogonal calibration versus deep-sequencing and digital PCR. SQI showed significant diagnostic power (AUC: 0.848, 95% CI 0.782–0.901). SQI below 5 (63% of samples) had 93% (95%CI 87%-96%) NPV, while SQI above 10 (25% of samples) had 69% (95%CI 56%-80%) PPV. Cobas EGFR showed perfect agreement with sequencing (Kappa 0.860; 95%CI 0.674-1.00) and digital PCR. SQI values strongly (r: 0.910, 95% 0.821–0.956) correlated to mutant allele concentrations with SQI of 5 and 10 corresponding to 6–9 (0.2%-0.3%) and 64–105 (1.1%-1.6%) mutant allele copies/mL (VAF) respectively. Our dual-threshold classifier of SQI 0/5/10 yielded informative results in 88% of blood draws with high NPV and good overall clinical utility for patient-centric surveillance of metastatic NSCLC.