bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Neuropsychological Correlates of Brain Perfusion and Gray Matter Volume in Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Tai Hong , Hirano Shigeki , Sakurai Toru , Nakano Yoshikazu , Ishikawa Ai , Kojima Kazuho , Li Hongliang , Shimada Hitoshi , Kashiwado Koichi , Mukai Hiroki , Horikoshi Takuro , Sugiyama Atsuhiko , Uno Takashi , Kuwabara Satoshi
Published: November 2020

Background: Neuropsychological tests, structural neuroimaging, and functional neuroimaging are employed as diagnostic and monitoring biomarkers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) Objective: We aimed to elucidate the similarities and differences in neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging with the use of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog), structural magnetic resonance image (MRI), and perfusion single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and parametric image analyses to understand its role in AD. Methods: Clinically-diagnosed AD patients (n = 155) were scanned with three-dimensional T1-weighted MRI and N-isopropyl-p-[123I] iodoamphetamine SPECT. Statistical parametric mapping 12 was used for preprocessing images, statistical analyses, and voxel-based morphometry for gray matter volume analyses. Group comparison (AD versus healthy controls), multiple regression analyses with MMSE, ADAS-cog total score, and ADAS-cog subscores as variables, were performed. Results: The AD group showed bilateral hippocampal volume reduction and hypoperfusion in the bilateral temporo-parietal lobe and posterior midline structures. Worse MMSE and ADAS-cog total score were associated with bilateral temporo-parietal volume loss and hypoperfusion. MMSE, but not ADAS-cog, was associated with the posterior midline structures. The ADAS-cog subscores were associated with the temporal volume, while perfusion analyses were linked to the left temporo-parietal region with the language function and right analogous region with the constructional praxis subscore. Conclusion: MMSE and ADAS-cog are associated with temporo-parietal regions, both in volume and perfusion. The MMSE score is associated with posterior midline structures and linked to an abnormal diagnostic AD pattern. Perfusion image analyses better represents the cognitive function in AD patients
Dyadic Group Exercises for Persons with Memory Deficits and Care Partners: Mixed-Method Findings from the Paired Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ) Randomized Trial
Authors: Mehling Wolf E. , Scott Travis M. , Duffy James , Whitmer Rachel A. , Chesney Margaret A. , Boscardin W. John , Barnes Deborah E.
Published: November 2020

Background: Non-pharmacological therapies for persons with dementia (PWD) are needed. Objective: To develop and test the Paired Preventing Loss of Independence through Exercise (PLIÉ) program, an integrative group movement program for PWD and care partners (CPs). Methods: Participants were randomized to immediate or delayed start to Paired PLIÉ in community-based classes (1 hour, 2 days/week, 12 weeks, 3 home visits). Co-primary outcomes included standard measures of cognition, physical function,and quality of life (PWD) and caregiver burden (CPs) assessed by blinded assessors, analyzed using linear mixed models to calculate effect sizes for outcome changes during Paired PLIÉ, controlling for randomization group. Anonymous satisfaction surveys included satisfaction ratings and thematic analysis of open-ended responses. Results: Thirty dyads enrolled, 24 (80%) completed. PWD (mean age 80; 55% female) experienced significant improvement in self-rated quality of life (Effect Size+0.23; p = 0.016) when participating in Paired PLIÉ, while CPs experienced a non-significant increase in burden (–0.23, p = 0.079). Changes in physical and cognitive function in PWD were not significant. All CPs returning the satisfaction survey (n = 20) reported being moderately-to-highly satisfied with the program. Thematic analyses identified physical (e.g., sit-to-stand, more energy), emotional (enjoyment), and social benefits (peer-to-peer interaction) for PWD and CPs; challenges were primarily related to getting to the in-person classes. Conclusion: Paired PLIÉ is a promising integrative group movement program that warrants further study. It is feasible and may improve self-rated quality of life in PWD. Although CPs may experience increased burden due to logistical challenges, most reported high satisfaction and physical, emotional, and social benefits.
Investigating Causal Relations Between Risk Tolerance, Risky Behaviors, and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Bidirectional Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Authors: Yang Yu-Xiang , Kuo Kevin , Li Hong-Qi , Shen Xue-Ning , Chen Shi-Dong , Cui Mei , Dong Qiang , Yu Jin-Tai
Published: November 2020

Background: Several studies have shown risky behaviors and risk tolerance are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. However, the underlying causality remains unclear. Risky behavior and risk tolerance may induce the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, and/or vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease may result in more risky behaviors. Objective: To examine bidirectional relationships between risky behavior, risk tolerance, and Alzheimer’s disease using Mendelian randomization method for assessing potential causal inference. Methods: This bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study used independent genetic variants associated with risky behaviors and risk tolerance (n = 370, 771– 939, 908), and Alzheimer’s disease (n = 71, 880 – 37, 613) as genetic instruments from large meta-analyses of genome-wide association studies. Results: Our results support a strong protective casual effect of risk-taking tendency on AD (odds ratio [OR] = 0.79; 95% CI, 0.67– 0.94, p = 0.007). There was weak statistically significant relationship between number of sexual partners and AD (OR = 0.50, 95% CI, 0.27– 0.93, p = 0.04), and between family history of AD and automobile speeding propensity (OR = 1.018, 95% CI, 1.005 to 1.031; p = 0.007). Contrary to expectations, there was no statistically significant causal effect of AD on risk-taking tendency (β=  0.015, 95% CI, – 0.005 to 0.04; p = 0.14). Conclusion: Under Mendelian randomization assumptions, our results suggest a protective relationship between risk-taking tendency and the risk of AD. This finding may provide valuable insights into Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis and the development of preventive strategies.
Propylparaben Reduces the Long-Term Consequences in Hippocampus Induced by Traumatic Brain Injury in Rats: Its Implications as Therapeutic Strategy to Prevent Neurodegenerative Diseases
Authors: Santiago-Castañeda Cindy , Segovia-Oropeza Marysol , Concha Luis , Orozco-Suárez Sandra Adela , Rocha Luisa
Published: November 2020

Background: Severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), an important risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, induces long-term hippocampal damage and hyperexcitability. On the other hand, studies support that propylparaben (PPB) induces hippocampal neuroprotection in neurodegenerative diseases. Objective: Experiments were designed to evaluate the effects of subchronic treatment with PPB on TBI-induced changes in the hippocampus of rats. Methods: Severe TBI was induced using the lateral fluid percussion model. Subsequently, rats received subchronic administration with PPB (178 mg/kg, TBI+PPB) or vehicle (TBI+PEG) daily for 5 days. The following changes were examined during the experimental procedure: sensorimotor dysfunction, changes in hippocampal excitability, as well as neuronal damage and volume. Results: TBI+PEG group showed sensorimotor dysfunction (p < 0.001), hyperexcitability (64.2%, p < 0.001), and low neuronal preservation ipsi- and contralateral to the trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis revealed lower volume (17.2%; p < 0.01) and great damage to the ipsilateral hippocampus. TBI+PPB group showed sensorimotor dysfunction that was partially reversed 30 days after trauma. This group showed hippocampal excitability and neuronal preservation similar to the control group. However, MRI analysis revealed lower hippocampal volume (p < 0.05) when compared with the control group. Conclusion: The present study confirms that post-TBI subchronic administration with PPB reduces the long-term consequences of trauma in the hippocampus. Implications of PPB as a neuroprotective strategy to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease as consequence of TBI are discussed.
Social Stigma of People with Dementia
Authors: Rewerska-Juśko Magdalena , Rejdak Konrad
Published: November 2020

In a broad sense, the concept of social stigmatization (from the Greek word “stigma”, or sign) refers to the attitude of social disapproval and the negative reception of a specific group of people due to the characteristic features of this group. The problem of stigma affects many people, and it is also present in medicine and affects people with dementia. Social stigma of people with dementia is a worldwide problem. The severity of this phenomenon depends on several factors, including gender, age, level of education, religiosity, cultural differences, and the severity of cognitive disorders. Stigmatization can have numerous negative consequences. It leads to rejection, discrimination, and exclusion of stigmatized people from participation in various areas of social life. It also affects close relatives. The main goal of this review paper is to present the problem of stigma among people with dementia, discuss the results of represented research that deals with this issue, to approximate the elements that make up this process, and to present the negative consequences of stigma. Detailed knowledge of this phenomenon provides opportunity to reduce the extent of stigma and improve the quality of life people suffering from dementia. It is worth emphasizing the role of an individual approach to the patient and the need to educate the public about dementia.
A machine learning approach for socialbot targets detection on Twitter
Authors: Abulaish Muhammad , Fazil Mohd
Published: November 2020

In online social networks (OSNs), socialbots are responsible for various malicious activities, and they are mainly programmed to imitate human-behavior to bypass the existing detection systems. The socialbots are generally successful in their malicious intent due to the existence of OSN users who follow them and thereby increase their reputation in the network. Analysis of the socialbot networks and their users is vital to comprehend the socialbot problem from target users’ perspective. In this paper, we present a machine learning-based approach for characterizing and detecting socialbot targets, i.e., users who are susceptible to be trapped by the socialbots. We model OSN users based on their identity and behavior information, representing the static and dynamic components of their personality. The proposed approach classifies socialbot targets into three categories viz. active, reactive, and inactive users. We evaluate the proposed approach using three classifiers over a dataset collected from a live socialbot injection experiment conducted on Twitter. We also present a comparative evaluation of the proposed approach with a state-of-the-art method and show that it performs significantly better. On feature ablation analysis, we found that network structure and user intention and personality related dynamic features are most discriminative, whereas static features show the least impact on the classification. Additionally, following rate, multimedia ratio, and follower rate are most relevant to segregate different categories of the socialbot targets. We also perform a detailed topical and behavioral analysis of socialbot targets and found active users to be suspicious. Further, joy and agreeableness are the most dominating personality traits among the three categories of the users.
Pediatric neuromuscular disorders: Care considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Stratton Anne Troike , Roberts III Richard Ogden , Kupfer Oren , Carry Terri , Parsons Julie , Apkon Susan
Published: November 2020

COVID-19, the respiratory and frequently systemic disease caused by the novel SARS-COV-2 virus, was first recognized in December 2019 and quickly spread to become a pandemic and world-wide public health emergency over the subsequent 3–4 months. While COVID-19 has a very low morbidity rate across approximately 80% of the population, it has a high morbidity and mortality rate in the remaining 20% of the population.1 These numbers have put a significant strain on medical systems around the world. Patients with neuromuscular diseases such as those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), tend to be more medically fragile and have higher health care needs than the general population. Respiratory insufficiency, cardiac disease, obesity, and immunocompromised status due to chronic steroid treatments in certain patient populations with neuromuscular conditions are specific risk factors for severe COVID-19 disease. In general, the pediatric population has shown to be less severely impacted with lower infection rates and lower morbidity and mortality rates than the adult population, however, as expected, children with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of morbidity from COVID-19 than their peers.2 Many patients with neuromuscular disease also rely heavily on caregiver support through their lifetime and thus maintaining the health of their primary caregivers is also a significant consideration in the health and well-being of the patients. This paper will address routine and emergency medical care, rehabilitation services, and other considerations for the pediatric patient with a neuromuscular condition during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children with disabilities in the United States and the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Houtrow Amy , Harris Debbi , Molinero Ashli , Levin-Decanini Tal , Robichaud Christopher
Published: November 2020

Children with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and the containment response. Their caregivers must now adapt to increased stressors such as lack of access to needed therapies, medical supplies, and nursing care. Prior to COVID-19 these families were already marginalized, and this has only worsened during the pandemic. As a vulnerable population, children with disabilities have not been the focus of much discussion during the pandemic, likely because the disease disproportionately impacts older individuals. Nonetheless, children with disabilities should be a focus of evaluation and intervention to mitigate the negative consequences of COVID-19 and the resulting containment strategies. Their needs should be included in future crisis planning, as well. In order to raise awareness of pediatric rehabilitation professionals, health care administrators, policy makers, and advocates, this manuscript provides a discussion of the following topics: the immediate and ongoing impacts on children with disabilities and their families, the ethical concerns and implications of triage protocols for scarce resources that consider disability in their scoring systems, and optimizing medical care and educational needs in the time of COVID.
COVID-19: Lessons from a construction site, can we apply one industry safety protocol to another?
Authors: Avice Thomas
Published: November 2020

More than six months after the Shelter-in-Place executive order in the San Francisco Bay Area, this paper analyzes how an essential public works construction project put a COVID-19 safety protocol in place. It describes a four-step protocol, details challenges and successes of implementation, and provides insight for construction as well as other industries, including healthcare.
Co-operation in the prevention of work disability due to musculoskeletal disorders: A cross-sectional study among occupational health professionals in Finland
Authors: Sormunen Erja , Ylisassi Hilkka , Mäenpää-Moilanen Eija , Remes Jouko , Martimo Kari-Pekka
Published: November 2020

BACKGROUND: Occupational health service (OHS) providers and their client organizations are obligated to collaborate in promoting health and work ability. Little is known how this multiprofessional co-operation is implemented in relation to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the working practices of co-operation among OHS professionals, and between the OHSs and workplaces. METHODS: In 2015 a web-based questionnaire was sent to 3900 OHS professionals in Finland. A total of 589 responded: 106 physicians, 322 nurses, 134 physiotherapists and 27 psychologists. RESULTS: The co-operation within OHS personnel was regarded to strengthen the processes to promote work ability of workers with MSD. Despite the positive expectations of co-operation, there is a problem of having enough time to put good ideas into practice. Four main possibilities to develop co-operation were identified: creating proactive working models with defined roles; increasing awareness of importance of early intervention models; implementing the principles of good OH practice; and adopting the knowledge of the latest information to promote work ability. CONCLUSIONS: Despite its recognized importance, co-operation both with OHS colleagues and with the workplaces was not always optimal. There is a need for defined roles and common proactive working models between each stakeholder for more effective co-operation.
Large uterine fibroid: planning for pregnancy, carrying a pregnancy, and delivery
Authors:   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Republic of Belarus, Gutikova L.V , Kukharchik Yu.V ,   Grodno State Medical University, Grodno, Republic of Belarus
Published: November 2020

Uterine fibroids are one of the most common benign tumours of the female reproductive system with a high prevalence worldwide. Recent upward trend in uterine fibroids in younger women has resulted in their more common occurrence in pregnancy. The paper addresses case history of successful pregnancy and childbirth in a woman who experienced a surgery for large uterine fibroid (18×16×18 cm by ultrasound) a year before this pregnancy. Immediate histological examination of the excised uterine fibroid has demonstrated its benign nature (leiomyoma) resulting in uterus preservation. Postoperatively, gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists for 3 menstrual cycles with treatment switching to combined oral contraceptive pills for 3 menstrual cycles were prescribed to reduce the risk of recurrence. Leiomyoma treatment in women with unrealized fertility requires personalized approach implying surgical intervention before pregnancy planning as well as pre- and postoperative treatment to maintain and boost fertility.Keywords: uterine fibroid, pregnancy, delivery, myomectomy, caesarean section, fertility.For citation: Gutikova L.V., Kukharchik Yu.V. Large uterine fibroid: planning for pregnancy, carrying a pregnancy, and delivery. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2020;3(2):83–87. DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2020-3-2-83-87.
Disorders of social functioning and quality of life in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease while combined with undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia
Authors: Romash Iryna
Published: November 2020

Introduction. It has been scientifically confirmed that the risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases especially with generalized or regional disruption of connective tissue structure, which is widespread among the population. Patients with such comorbid pathology may have a wide range of symptoms that may go beyond the general symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation. The symptoms and complications of GERD affect general health, daily and social functioning, physical and emotional activity. It also affects the quality of life (QoL) associated with health through frequent breaks during sleep, work and social activities.

Purpose. study the dynamics of the level of quality of life and social functioning in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease in combination with the syndrome of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia.

Methodology. A total of 120 patients were included in the study: 65 men and 55 women: in 75 of them (Group II) GERD occurred on the background of UCTD, in 45 (Group I) as an independent disease. The control group consisted of 12 healthy individuals. The study was comprehensive. The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Status (SF-36),the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) and the scale of "Personal and social performance" (PSP) -  were used to study patients in detail.

Results and Discussion. Analyzing the results obtained on the basis of the GSRS questionnaire (Table 1), in patients with GERD on the background of UCTD, compared with patients of group I and the control group, there is a significant increase in three and four from the five scales. QoL in patients of Group II on the scale "Abdominal pain" were 14.3 ± 0.4 points, in Group I - 5.6 ± 1.3 points, in the Control Group - 2.4 ± 0.8 points, on the scale "Reflux syndrome": 13.7 ± 0.9, 10.5 ± 1.3 and 3.1 ± 0.9, respectively. "Dyspeptic syndrome" - 15.3 ± 0.4 points in Group II, 12.2 ± 0.6- in Group I and 6.1 ± 0.3- in the control group. "Constipation syndrome" 9.5 ± 0.8, 5.6 ± 1.03 and 5.7 ± 0.4, respectively (p <0,05).

Conclusions: In this research we investigated the effect of comorbid pathology on QoL in patients with GERD, which developed against the background of UCTD. The results confirm that patients with such combined pathology have a lower level of quality of life and social functioning, and the tactics of treatment of such patients should take into account these changes
The Hippocratic account of Mental Health: Humors and Human Temperament
Authors: Tsagkaris Christos , Kalachanis Konstantinos
Published: November 2020

Introduction: A quintessential element of Hippocratic medicine is treatment of mental diseases which was based on a detailed examination of the symptoms as well as the study of human physiology and final outcome of the diseases which is based on humoral theory.

Purpose: The aim of the work is to highlight the contribution of Hippocrates to the study of mental illness based on his theory of humors

Methodology: Our study consists of interpretations of the original text of Hippocrates including extensive observations of anatomy and physiology of human body based on humoral theory. Then the information was evaluated  on the basis of modern literature in order to establish their validity. A major limitation of the research is the  lack of a systemic methodology to screen the Hippocratic corpus for relevant passages which actually requires interdisciplinary research in order to determine which aspects of Hippocratic medicine can be developed.

Results: In Corpus Hippocraticum, it is highlighting that maintaining a relative proportion of humors in human body (apart from maintaining health) regulates the human temperament and its behavioral manifestations. Hippocrates, has included in his work observations not only on human physiology and diseases but also studies the environmental and geographical impact   on them, thus setting the stage for holistic approaches

Conclusion: Summarizing, Hippocratic medicine and particularly his observations on mental disorders  provides a clear picture of the methodology used by Hippocrates which can be a guide for the adoption of good practices for contemporary scholars and clinicians on their everyday practice
Stigma and mental health: The curious case of COVID-19
Authors: Snider Connie J. , Flaherty Maureen P.
Published: November 2020

Introduction: This article considers the impact of COVID-19 on stigma and mental health across the life spectrum and the ways that people access services.

Purpose: To explore the ways that a pandemic (COVID-19) has changed/shifted the relationship between mental illness or mental ill health and stigma across the life spectrum and call to re-focus resources on sustainable healthy societies, building cultures of peace.

Methodology: A literature search was employed, combined with informal interviews and observation.

Results and Discussion: On the one hand, the pandemic has opened public discussion of mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, reducing some of the stigma attached as the experience is more common amongst people who have not previously declared mental health challenges. On the other hand, people previously experiencing mental ill health have mostly had that health challenge exacerbated by the pandemic. With fewer resources available, and changes in service delivery to largely on-line resources, the reduction in stigma has not meant better mental health care and services, but rather further marginalized some of the population. Cultures of peace are inclusive and provide space for full growth of all citizens, in contrast to reactive approaches now more readily applied. Mental health services are a basic right for all people and should be considered as such in all planned health strategies.

Limitations: The article focuses on literature review, anecdotal and observation and is focused over a short term, in North America.  It is a preliminary study.

Strengths: As a preliminary study, the article highlights an emergent and present dilemma. It also highlights the need for a much more holistic, global approach to mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Conclusion: While there are calls for national strategies for mental health services and services for people with dementia, in particular, there is still a need to take a more holistic approach to mental health as part of a whole health strategy to support human dignity and inclusion across the lifespan
APAKAH MEMILIH SAHAM DAFTAR EFEK SYARIAH INDONESIA DENGAN ANALISIS TEKNIKAL AKAN MENGUNTUNGKAN?
Authors: Basrowi Basrowi , Fauzi Fauzi , Utami Pertiwi
Published: November 2020

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui apakah saham daftar efek syariah Indonesia dengan menggunakan analisis teknikal akan memberikan keuntungan. Karena, kemungkinan besar bagi pemula akan kesulitan menggunakan analisis teknikal yang nampak seperti chart. Metode penelitian menggunakan studi literatur dengan pendekatan ekonomi syariah. Hasil studi menemukan bahwa ada strategi khusus yang digunakan untuk membaca pergerakan harga menggunakan analisis teknikal dan apabila tidak memahami dan memprediksi pergerakan harga dengan baik maka  kerugian yang akan diperoleh. Analisis teknikal yang digunakan untuk mengetahui pergerakan harga dengan memberi sinyal waktu masuk dan keluar pasar saham pada emiten yang terdaftar di  daftar efek syariah tidak banyak berbeda dengan umumnya yang digunakan pada pasar modal. Hanya saja larangan dan ketentuan baik produk, distribusi, dan operaionalnya yang harus sesuai dengan prinsip syariah dan teknik ini disarankan tidak digunakan untuk memperhitungkan keuntungan jangka panjang namun dalan jangka pendek dapat menghasilkan pengembalian yang positif pada investor.
PENGARUH ISLAMIC QUALITY OF WORK LIFE, WORK FAMILY CONFLICT, DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP TURNOVER INTENTION PENGRAJIN BATIK
Authors: Apriliyani Umi , Amaroh Siti
Published: November 2020

This study aims to analyze and understand the significance of Islamic Quality of Work Life influence on turnover intention, the significance of Work Family Conflict influence on turnover intention, and the significance of Compensation influence on turnover intention on craftsman of Industry Batik Tulis Bakaran in Juwana Pati. This type of research is included in the interpretive quantitative analysis. This research uses purposive sampling method in determining the sample. The number of respondents is 200 craftsman. Methods of data collection in this study are interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Data analysis techniques used in this study is the analysis with the SPSS software application program. The results showed that Islamic Quality of Work Life had a positive and significant influence on turnover intention, the Work family Conflict had a negative and significant influence on turnover intention, and the Compensation had a positive and significant influence on turnover intention.
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN BERBSASIS KURIKULUM 2013
Authors: Mahlianurrahman Mahlianurrahman
Published: November 2020

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh literasi sains siswa sekolah dasar dan efektivitas Perangkat Pembelajaran berbasis kurikulum 2013. Penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan Borg & Gall. Prosedur penelitian ini meliputi 9 langkah, yaitu 1) penelitian pendahuluan dan pengumpulan informasi; 2) perencanaan; 3) pengembangan draft produk; 4) uji coba awal; 5) merevisi hasil uji coba terbatas; 6) uji coba lapangan; 7) penyempurnaan produk hasil uji coba lapangan; 8) uji coba lapangan operasional; dan 9) penyempurnaan produk akhir. Subjek uji coba produk yaitu siswa kelas V SD Mustika Denpasar. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan tes. Soal pretest-posttest digunakan untuk mengukur kemampuan literasi sains siswa. Kelayakan perangkat dianalisis dengan konversi skor menggunakan skala 5. Efektivitas perangkat pembelajaran dianalisis dengan gain score, dan uji-t. Hasil penelitian ini berupa produk perangkat pembelajaran yang efektif diterapkan pada pembelajaran dan dapat berpengaruh terhadap literasi sains siswa.
KEMAMPUAN MAHASISWA DALAM PENYUSUNAN SOAL PILIHAN GANDA
Authors: Akbar Aulia
Published: November 2020

Penelitian ini didasari keingintahuan peneliti mengenai kemampuan mahasiswa calon guru sekolah dasar dalam membuat soal-soal evaluasi berbentuk pilihan ganda. Kemampuan ini dianggap sangat penting dimiliki oleh mahasiswa calon guru, mengingat  mereka akan menjadi seorang guru yang harus memiliki kompetensi yang baik agar tercapai mutu pendidikan berkualitas tinggi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriftif dengan populasi sebanyak 119 dan sample sebanyak 24 mahasiswa. Adapun data yang diperoleh peneliti diambil dari hasil mahasiswa dalam menyusun soal pilihan ganda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh data bahwa kemampuan membuat soal pilihan ganda mahasiswa berada pada perentasi 88,8 dengan kategori sangat baik. Namun, masih terdapat kesalahan di beberapa indikator dalam aspek pedoman penyusunan soal. Indikator-indikator tesebut yaitu, indikator pengecoh harus berfungsi berada pada kategori baik dengan perolehan skor 75, indikator pokok soal harus dirumuskan secara jelas memperoleh skor 83 dengan kategori baik, indikator pilihan jawaban harus homogen dan logis ditinjau dari segi materi mahasiswa hanya memerolah skor 75 dengan kategori baik, dengan indikator setiap soal harus menggunakan bahasa yang sesuai dengan kaidah bahasa Indonesia, mahasiswa mendapat nilai 83 dengan kategori baik, dan indikator bahasa yang digunakan harus komunikatif, sehingga pernyataannya mudah dimengerti warga belajar/ peserta didik, berada pada kategori baik, dengan slor perolehan 83.
UPAYA PENINGKATAN GURU PROFESIONAL DALAM MENGHADAPI PENDIDIKAN DI ERA GLOBALISASI
Authors: Sakti Bayu Purbha
Published: November 2020

Guru seharusnya dihormati karena guru memiliki kepedulian terhadap keberhasilan pembelajaran di sekolah. Pendidikan yang dilakukan di sekolah berkaitan dengan era globalisasi.  Guru yang bekerja secara profesional masih diperlukan kemampuannya dalam menata segala aspek kehidupan di masyarakat. Namun ada berbagai masalah yang dihadapi guru di Indonesia. Guru sekolah dasar yang memiliki ijazah sarjana masih sedikit di Indonesia. Guru didistribusikan di Indonesia kurang merata. Kesejahteraan guru yang bekerja di Indonesia masih memprihatinkan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara mencari berbagai bahan pustaka. Upaya pemerintah untuk meningkatkan guru profesional dilakukan dengan cara pemberian ijin perkuliahan melalui pendidikan tinggi. Upaya peningkatan guru profesional juga dilakukan pemerintah melalui kegiatan misalnya seminar, pelatihan, dan program sertifikasi guru. Upaya pemerintah untuk meningkatkan guru profesional dilakukan dengan cara pemberian UKG (Ujian Kompetensi Guru). Upaya pemerintah untuk meningkatkan guru profesional dilakukan melalui kegiatan yang dilembagakan misalnya PKG (Pusat Kegiatan guru) dan KKG (Kelompok Kerja Guru). Upaya pemerintah untuk meningkatkan guru profesional dilakukan melalui kegiatan sistem zonasi.
PENYUSUNAN PERANGKAT MODEL QUANTUM TEACHING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA MENGGUNAKAN RME UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRESTASI BELAJAR, KREATIVITAS, DAN KARAKTER SISWA SD
Authors: Agusdianita Neza , Asmahasanah Salati
Published: November 2020

Kegiatan pengabdian berbasis penelitian pada masyarakat ini bertujuan melatih guru SDN 67 dalam menyusun perangkat model Quantum Teaching dalam pembelajaran matematika menggunakan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME)  untuk meningkatkan prestasi belajar, kreativitas, dan karakter siswa SD. Metode yang digunakan pada kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan. Jumlah guru yang terlibat sebagai peserta dalam kegiatan ini adalah sebanyak 40 orang. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah menghasilkan perangkat pelatihan berupa modul pelatihan, PPT, lembar wawancara, lembar observasi proses pelatihan dan praktik pembelajaran, dan evaluasi terhadap proses pelaksanaan kegiatan menunjukkan pelaksanaan kegiatan ini termasuk kategori baik. Sementara penguasaan peserta terhadap materi pelatihan juga termasuk kategori baik. Simpulan kegiatan PPM ini menghasilkan perangkat pelatihan berupa modul pelatihan, PPT, lembar wawancara, lembar observasi proses pelatihan dan praktik pembelajaran. Proses pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihan termasuk kategori berhasil karena hasil obervasi menunjukkan proses pelaksanaan pelatihan termasuk kategori baik. Saran kegiatan ini adalah kegiatan selanjutnya disarankan untuk mempersiapkan jadwal kegiatan pengabdian yang lebih rinci dan terjadwal sehingga semua  pihak dapat memberikan kontribusi dengan maksimal.
TELADAN TARBIYAH ILAHIYAH KELUARGA NABI IBRAHIM MENUJU ERA NEW NORMAL
Authors: Rusmana Indriya
Published: November 2020

Pendidikan Islami menurut Ahmad Tafsir adalah bimbingan yang diberikan oleh seseorang kepada seseorang agar ia berkembang secara maksimal sesuai dengan ajaran Islam, melalui pengalaman, pengetahuan, kecakapan, dan keterampilan sehingga peserta didik dapat mengenal, memahami, menghayati dan mengimani ajaran Islam. Dilakukan di tiga tempat pendidikan yang pokok yaitu: (1) di dalam rumah tangga, (2) di masyarakat, dan (3) di sekolah. Keluarga adalah suatu sistem sosial yang terdiri dari subsistem yang berhubungan dan saling mempengaruhi satu sama lain. Subsistem dalam keluarga adalah fungsi-fungsi hubungan anggota keluarga yang ada dalam keluarga, sesuai dengan Alquran An-Nisa ayat 1. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian lapangan, dimana berupaya dalam menteladani Nabi Ibrahim Alaihisalam dalam menghidupkan kembali tarbiyah Ilahiyah keluarga, menuju era new normal. Metode dilakukan dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, studi literatur, wawancara, serta dokumentasi, dan dianalisis secara deskriptif. Hasil penelitian pertama, doa keturunan sholeh sholehah yang selalu dipanjatkan, kedua, memiliki kepedulian yang kuat terhadap pendidikan anak-anaknya, ketiga, memiliki kepedulian yang kuat terhadap kesejahteraan anak dan keluarga, menuju Ampunan dan Rahmat Allah Swt sebagai tujuan akhirnya.
Kontribusi Zakat Untuk Pembangunan Daerah Tertinggal Di Kabupaten Lebak Banten
Authors: Fahrozi Muhammad Helmi , Suprima Suprima , Asiyah Rostania Nur
Published: November 2020

AbstractRegional development efforts with the application of zakat is very possible to become a new instrument for maximum regional development. The development of zakat management in the regions is a potential to revive the economy of the local community. One of the government's claims about the area is the nomenclature which is classified as the farthest, outermost, to disadvantaged areas. Lebak Regency is one of the provinces of Banten Province which is claimed by the central government to be a backward area. This study aims to give examples to other regions that there are many opportunities and potential contributions of zakat as an instrument when managed with a variety of strong programs and regulations. By using a qualitative method and through a doctrinal approach conducted by interviewing relevant parties, and exploring the regulatory authority of zakat management in a juridical normative manner, this study shows that lebak regency as a disadvantaged region can change its status by no longer being a disadvantaged area. The contribution of zakat which is managed maximally by mustahiq in synergy with the local government.Keywords: Management of Zakat, Development of Disadvantaged Areas, Regency of Lebak. AbstrakUpaya pembangunan daerah dengan penerapan zakat sangat memungkinkan untuk menjadi instrumen baru guna pembangunan daerah secara maksimal. Pengembangan pengelolaan zakat di daerah adalah potensi untuk membangkitkan perekonomian masyarakat setempat. Salah satu klaim pemerintah tentang daerah adalah nomenklatur penamaan yang diklasifikasikan menjadi daerah terjauh, daerah terluar, hingga daerah tertinggal. Kabupaten Lebak menjadi salah satu daerah dari provinsi Banten yang diklaim pemerintah pusat menjadi daerah tertinggal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan contoh kepada daerah lain bahwa banyak peluang dan potensi kontribusi zakat sebagai salah satu instrument ketika dikelola dengan berbagai macam program dan regulasi yang kuat. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif dan melalui pendekatan doctrinal yang dilakukan dengan teknik wawancara kepada pihak yang terkait, serta menggali regulasi kewenangan pengelolaan zakat secara yuridis normatif, penelitian ini menunjukkan kebupaten lebak sebagai daerah tertinggal dapat merubah statusnya dengan tidak lagi menjadi daerah tertinggal. Dari kontribusi zakat yang dikelola dengan maksimal oleh mustahiq yang bersinergi dengan pemerintah daerah.Kata Kunci: Pengelolaan Zakat, Pembangunan Daerah Tertinggal, Kabupaten Lebak.
Legal Policies for Implementing Waqaf Online in Indonesia
Authors: Anggraeni RR Dewi , Yunus Nur Rohim , Rezki Annissa
Published: November 2020

ABSTRAK Tidak dipungkiri lagi, seiring perkembangan zaman dan teknologi bukan hanya milik orang-orang yang hanya ingin maju dalam pemikiran tapi juga diperlihatkan dalam kemampuan dalam teknologi. Perkembangan teknologi ini tidak hanya bisa membuat kita bisa berkomunikasi dengan jarak yang sangat jauh, namun sudah bisa memudahkan kita dalam segala urusan misalnya dalam pengurusan administrasi. Sedikit mengulang cerita dizaman awal orde baru, semuanya dilakukan masih secara manual. Memang benar untuk beberapa instansi sudah memiliki jangkauan system online tapi untuk manfaatnya hanya bisa di acces oleh orang-orang tertentu saja. System online tidak hanya digunakan oleh orang-orang yang bergerak dibidang mesin, otomotif, transportasi dan komunikasi saja tapi juga sudah masuk ke instansi kesehatan, pendidikan dan ziswaf (zakat, infaq, waqaf, sedekah) dan system online ini sudah bisa dimanfaatkan sehingga tidak perlu lagi repot-repot antrian seharian, harus bolak-balik karena ternyata masih ada document yang tertinggal atau harus ulang registrasi karena terlewatkan saat menunggu antrian. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui seperti apa dan bagaimana waqaf itu jika dilakukan secara online. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalahdeskriptif kualitatif dan teknik kajian pustaka. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan normative.Pembahasan kali ini akan menfokuskan bagaimana caranya melakukan waqaf secara online dan seperti apa hukumnya dan bagaimana bisa memastikan bahwa proses administrasi sudah dilakukan secara benar dan tepat tanpa harus khawatir adanya unsur-unsur tipu muslihat didalamnya.Kata kunci : waqaf online, transaksi online, ziswaf
ETIKA PENYADAPAN OLEH KOMISI PEMBERANTASAN KORUPSI DALAM HAK ASASI MANUSIA
Authors: Widodo Sugeng , Mufidah Mufidah
Published: November 2020

The rise of corruption cases certainly forces the government to prevent corrupt measures, the wiretapping in Indonesia by the KPK, also in terms of tackling other criminal acts. So of course there is Ethics, Ethics so far has not been touched by the KPK because in conducting wiretapping it is only limited to following the laws and regulations even though in regard to laws and regulations there should be ethics that must be maintained to guarantee the right to life of one's privacy. The research method used in this study is the qualitative research method with the type of library research library research, using the statutory approach, and theories (conceptual approach), and the Case Approach (doctrinal approach) which is examined through various literatures relating to the regulation of privacy rights, also relating to the regulation of wiretapping of the KPK.Keywords: Ethics, Wiretapping by the KPK, Wiretapping in the Human Rights PerspectiveMaraknya kasus korupsi tentu memaksa pemerintah terhadap langkah-langkah preventive koruptor, maka penyadapan di Indonesia yang dilakukan oleh KPK, juga dalam hal menanggulangi tindakan-tindakan kriminal lainnya. Maka tentu ada Etika, Etika selama ini belum tersentuh oleh KPK karena dalam melakukan penyadapan hanya sebatas mengikuti peraturan perundang-undangan, padahal berkenaan dengan peraturan perundang-undangan seharusnya ada etika yang harus dijaga untuk menjamin hak kehidupan privasi seseorang. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian kepustakaan ( library research), menggunakan Pendekatan Perundang-undangan (statutory approach), dan Teori-teori (conceptual approach), serta Pendekatan Kasus (doktrinal approach) yang diteliti melalui berbagai literatur yang berkaitan dengan pengaturan hak-hak privasi, juga berkaitan dengan pengaturan penyadapan KPK.  Kata Kunci :  Etika, Penyadapan oleh KPK, Penyadapan dalam Presfektif  HAM
技能竞赛培养策略在艺术设计职业教育中的应用
Authors: 王 湖
Published: November 2020

随着时代的进步与发展，人们对于人才的评定标准越来越多元，且更侧重实践。对于美术艺术类专业的职业教育而言，人才的培养更应以学生的艺术创造能力为重点，在加强学生艺术设计水平的同时，提升学生的综合素质。技能竞赛的培养策略对艺术设计相关的职业教育具有一定促进作用，但其中也存在一些问题。本文围绕这些问题展开分析，对技能竞赛在艺术设计教学中的应用提出策略，以供参考。
医养结合养老模式及其发展制约因素研究
Authors: 郝 亚梦
Published: November 2020

在现阶段的养老模式转型思路下，医养结合的全新养老模式已经得到全面的普及与推广，充分展现了医养结合模式融入现代养老体系的重要实践意义。医养结合模式的基本特征在于融合老年人的日常生活服务以及医疗护理服务，旨在为老年人提供更高层次的养老服务方式，确保老年人的各种健康疾病隐患都能得到及时的察觉。具体在完善与优化医养结合的新型养老模式实践过程中，相关部门需要明确制约医养结合模式转型的具体要素，运用科学手段来完善医养结合模式。
试论职业教育“1+X”证书制度的创新路径
Authors: 蔡 紫苗
Published: November 2020

在目前我国经济产业结构转型升级发展背景中，开始全面实践职业教育1+X证书制度，此制度是对职业教育进行有效治理以及顶层设计优化的重要举措。其能全面适应职业教育内涵建设要求，对技术性人才培养体系有效建构。在职业教育1+X证书制度中有效回应了市场需求与学历教育的价值诉求，能全面实现职业教育与市场发展属性的有效统一，是职业教育治理体系现代化发展的重要举措。现阶段对职业教育1+X证书制度进行有效试点，要注重突出政府部门协同治理作用，发挥企业参与、实施主体、政府协调治理等作用，建立国家资历框架体系结构。
利用虚拟现实推进高校创新创业人才培养
Authors: 刘 班
Published: November 2020

虚拟现实是下一个计算机平台和数字经济的重要增长方向，而特别适合对跨专业数字经济创新人才的培养。利用虚拟现实技术搭建的数字实训创新平台应该包括创新方法和创新工具两个部分。实施过程中的产教融合要有顶层设计，与企业达成长期合作机制。
对销售百分比法改进与完善的探讨
Authors: 张 志花
Published: November 2020

资金是企业生存发展的命脉，能准确预测资金需要量对企业来说是至关重要的。本文分析了资金需要量的预测方法并进行了对比，这些方法中销售百分比法是最为常用的一种方法。本文用销售百分法分析了A公司的资金需要量，并在此基础上指出传统的资金需要量方法存在的局限性及改进措施，以期更加合理地帮助企业进行高效的筹资决策。
浅析《音效设计》课程教学中融入对声音的想象与设计
Authors: 王 玉
Published: November 2020

经济的发展与科技的进步不断地推动着影视行业、动漫行业以及电视行业等的发展，也带动了相关行业和专业的发展。《音效设计》课程是为了满足当前社会发展需求而产生的行业，如何在教学过程中有效地提升和培养学生的音效设计能力，为录音技术与艺术专业的教学提出了更高的要求。文章简要地分析了当前社会背景下《音效设计》课程的教学现状，并提出了有效针对声音的想象与设计进行融入的策略。
基于学生视角的技能大赛价值功能探讨---以学前教育专业教育技能赛项为例
Authors: 汪 小艳
Published: November 2020

基于学生视角探讨技能大赛价值和功能，有助于技能大赛官方和高职院校进一步优化技能大赛的组织形式，反思人才培养模式和课程教学模式，寻求构建校企命运共同体、开展深度合作的突破口。通过深度访谈，发现技能大赛具有三个价值和五个功能。三个价值分别是促进个人全面发展的元价值、促进个人技能水平提升的工具性价值、提升个人幸福感的消费性价值；五个功能分别是成长环境获得优化、自我意识得到发挥、理想信念更加坚定、技能水平显著提升、发展潜能得以激发。
“课程思政”背景下高职院校构建实践育人体系研究与实践---以印刷媒体技术专业为例
Authors: 赵 韵姬
Published: November 2020

推进“课程思政”实践，是实现“立德树人”理念的教育教学改革。在“课程思政”背景下探索构建高职院校构建实践育人体系，需要整合教师资源，组建课程思政教师团队，整合实践资源，构建课程思政实践活动体系，进一步健全高职院校课程思政背景下实践育人评价体系。
民族政策比较与我国的民族区域自治
Authors: 王 明明
Published: November 2020

民族政策作为多民族国家最基本的政治问题，有着十分重要的意义，价值取向的不同决定了民族政策的不同，不同的多民族国家，甚至是同一个多民族国家在不同历史发展阶段的民族政策都有所不同，但从价值取向共性的角度可以将各国的民族政策归纳为若干类型。我党以马克思列主义国家学说和民族理论为基础，结合中国民族发展史和实际民族状况，形成了有中国特色的民族区域自治政策，推动了中国社会和民族的发展。
高职实训教学对学生职业核心竞争力的传导机制研究
Authors: 赵 颖辉 , 朱 友聪 , 马 继侠 , 刘 建飞
Published: November 2020

分析影响大学生就业的主客观及环境因素，论证通过改变实训教学方法来提高高校毕业生核心竞争力的可能性。加强实训教学方法的研究和实训教学模式的创新，可以促进教育质量提升和实践型、创新型人才培养，也能使教师和学生更加明确行业岗位、培养目标、知识能力结构上的要求，以社会需求为导向开展教学活动，增强毕业生就业竞争力。
TRANSFORMASI PENDIDIKAN DI ERA NEW NORMAL PERSPEKTIF PENDIDIKAN AGAMA HINDU DITINJAU DARI SEGI SOSIO-ETIKA PADA SEKOLAH TINGGI AGAMA HINDU NEGERI MPU KUTURAN SINGARAJA
Authors: Pitriani Ni Rai Vivien
Published: November 2020

Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap transformasi pendidikan di Era Normal Baru dalam perspektif pendidikan agama Hindu ditinjau dari sosio-etika di Sekolah Tinggi Agama Hindu Negeri Mpu Kuturan Singaraja. Berdasarkan analisis, Era New Normal merupakan suatu kondisi dimana masyarakat saat ini harus bisa hidup berdampingan dengan Covid-19 namun tetap berpegang pada protokol kesehatan yang diberikan oleh pemerintah. Perkembangan pendidikan dilihat dari 3 unsur penting yaitu unsur ontologis, epistemologis, dan aksiologis. Dari segi ontologis terlihat bahwa dosen dan mahasiswa mampu membangkitkan kesadaran untuk dapat melaksanakan pembelajaran secara online dan harus terbiasa menggunakan IT. Dari segi epistemologi, dosen menyiapkan bahan ajar / bahan ajar yang dapat mendukung pembelajaran online seperti materi berupa powerpoint, teks dan video pembelajaran. Dari sisi aksiologis, dosen dan mahasiswa senantiasa berupaya untuk menjalankan etika yang baik pada saat terjadi pandemi dengan mematuhi aturan protokol kesehatan pencegahan COVID-19. Dalam proses pembelajaran online mahasiswa tidak bertatap muka langsung dengan dosen, penilaian yang dilakukan dosen adalah penilaian terhadap sosio-etik atau etika sosial, bagaimana etika mengkomunikasikan mahasiswa dalam lingkungan sosial, dalam hal ini etika dalam media sosial. . Rata-rata mahasiswa telah mampu menunjukkan cara dan etika berkomunikasi dengan dosen maupun dengan rekan kerja melalui media sosial baik di google class maupun whatsapp.
Quality of life in patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention and optimal medical therapy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Thao Thanh , To Quyen Gia , Nguyen Anh Do , Nguyen Tien The , Huynh Van-Anh Ngoc , To Kien Gia
Published: November 2020

This study assessed Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) of patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) 6 to 12 months after receiving Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and/or Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) at a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 113 patients. Data on demographic, lifestyle behaviours, and HRQOL were collected using a structured questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. HRQOL was measured using EQ-5D-5L and EQ-VAS. Data on co-morbidity and other clinical characteristics were extracted from hospital records. Bivariate and multivariable linear regression models were run to test the differences in EQ-5D-5L utility index and EQ-VAS scores between PCI/OMT and OMT alone groups.

EQ-5D-5L utility index and EQ-VAS scores were lower in PCI/OMT compared to OMT groups, although the differences were not clinically meaningful. Weight status, smoking, and physical activity were associated with EQ-5D-5L utility index score, whereas only physical activity was associated with EQ-VAS score.

The findings suggested that improving sufficient physical activity levels and stopping smoking after PCI or/and OMT may help increase HRQOL among ACS patients.