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Analisis Pelanggaran Praktik dalam Jurnalistik pada Film Special Correspondent ( Metode Semiotik Roland Barthes)
Authors: Alfansyah Rifky
Published: February 2024

Journalism as a news processing technique so that it is feasible to spread it to the public. A good journalist will work in accordance with a journalistic code of ethics so that they can convey information to the public that is responsible, valid and correct. Violation of the code of ethics can result in misrepresentation. This violation can be seen in the film "Special Core Respondent" which represents violations of the code of ethics such as spreading fake news, accepting bribes, not paying attention to the credibility of sources and identities. A film related to journalism can be a moral lesson as a journalist must be responsible for making and delivering news. Therefore, this study uses the Roland Barthes Semiotics method with a qualitative approach to get the meaning of denotation, connotation and myth which aims to assess the journalistic code of ethics in the film entitled "Special Coreespondent" which tells about journalistic violations committed by journalists in order to get news latest. The results of this study conclude that violations of journalistic practices in the film are found in scenes 3, 7, 23, 27, 31, 32, 34, 37, 39 and 50 according to articles 3, 4 and 6 of the journalistic code of ethics according to the meaning of the denotation described by the main character as a journalist in finding and making interesting and up-to-date news, while the connotative meaning of the film describes the actions taken by the main character as a journalist to get news by falsifying identity and making fictitious stories and myths from the film can be seen from how the public very affected by the news written or broadcast.
The Effectiveness of Citizen Journalism in Oversight of Public Services (Study at the South Sumatra Representative of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia)
Authors: Budi Muhammad , Sihabudin Amin
Published: February 2024

This tesis is entitled "Effectiveness of Citizen Journalism in Oversight of Public Services" (Study at the Ombudsman of South Sumatra). The problems raised from this research are how the Effectiveness of Citizen Journalism in Oversight of Public Services for the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative of South Sumatra, what are the supporting and inhibiting factors for citizen journalism products for the Indonesian Ombudsman Representative of South Sumatra. This type of research is qualitative, the main or primary source is interviews with sources who are competent in their fields. Data collection techniques through observation and documentation and using the theory of Bogdan and Taylor. In this research, it is concluded that the effectiveness of citizen journalism (citizen journalism) has an important role in supporting the existence of an institution. Agencies certainly want to always maintain their existence in presenting information to the public. The effectiveness of citizen journalism (citizen journalism) has an important role in supporting the existence of an agency. In the circulation process of public service supervision, of course, there are supporting and inhibiting factors. Several supporting factors include; technological advances, easy delivery process, low cost and short time. Some of the inhibiting factors include; There is still a low level of critical and caring culture in society, the lack of use of technology, techniques.
Implementasi Pasal 1 Kode Etik Jurnalistik Pada Wartawan Harian Lahat Pos
Authors: Kurniawan Edi
Published: February 2024

Mematuhi kode etik jurnalistik dan menerapkannya merupakan wujud professional seorang wartawan dan dengan menjalankan kegiatan jurnalistik sesuai dengan kode etik jurnalistik berarti seorang wartawan telah bertanggung jawab terhadap diri sendiri maupun masyarakat. Penelitian ini berjudul “Implementasi Pasal 1 Kode Etik Jurnalistik Pada Wartawan Harian Lahat Pos”. Adapun tujuan penelitian  untuk mengetahui implementasi pasal 1 kode etik jurnalistik pada wartawan harian Lahat Pos. Jenis penelitian yang penelitian kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data meliputi observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Kemudian teknik analisis data seperti reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan implementasi Pasal 1 Kode Etik Jurnalistik pada Wartawan Harian Pos Lahat diterapkan dengan mengutamakan tugas dan tanggungjawab dengan mengutamakan kebenaran sebuah berita, seorang wartawan bersikap independen, mengahsilkan berita yang akurat, berimbang dan tidak beritikad buruk. Pada harian Lahat Pos penerapan kode etik jurnalistik dapat meningkatkan membentuk sikap wartawan untuk memenuhi hak masyarakat, berkomitmen, bersedia mengeluarkan pendapat mengenai kebaikan atau pertentangan, melakukan pengawasan dengan evaluasi berita dan kewartawanan serta konsisten dalam pengambilan keputusan menjadikan subjek sebagai narasumber utama dalam penelitian dilapangan.
An Algorithm for Solving Quadratic Programming Problems with an M-matrix
Authors: Hassaini Katia , Bibi Mohand Ouamer
Published: February 2024

In this study, we propose an approach for solving a quadraticprogramming problem with an M-matrix and simple constraints (QPs). It isbased on the algorithms of Luk-Pagano and Stachurski. These methods usethe fact that an M-matrix possesses a nonnegative inverse which allows tohave a sequence of feasible points monotonically increasing. Introducing theconcept of support for an objective function developed by Gabasov et al., ourapproach leads to a more general condition which allows to have an initialfeasible solution, related to a coordinator support and close to the optimalsolution. The programming under MATLAB of our method and that of Lukand Pagano has allowed us to make a comparison between them, with anillustration on two numerical examples.
Comparative Study between Partial Bayes and Empirical Bayes Method in Gamma Distribution
Authors: Seal Babulal , Bhunia Shreya , Banerjee Proloy
Published: February 2024

Though the name Partial Bayes was used earlier in a different context, but in statistics this is started from 2021, (Banerjee and Seal, 2021). Also, we know that empirical Bayes method was studied extensively for several decades. In this paper, these two methods are compared in two parameter gamma distribution having shape and scale parameter. As expected, it is found that empirical Bayes method is good in some cases. However, partial Bayes method performs even better in some cases where the shape parameter is sufficiently small, i.e. variation in the data is small. Even, overall performances of these two methods do not differ too much. But whenever we have information that shape parameter is small, then in that case partial Bayes method performs well. These results are also found by extensive simulation technique. The performances of these two estimators are also compared using two real datasets.
Stochastic differential equations mixed model for individual growth with the inclusion of genetic characteristics
Authors: Jamba Nelson T. , Filipe Patrícia Andreia , Jacinto Gonçalo , Braumann Carlos A.
Published: February 2024

In early work we have studied a class of stochastic differential equation (SDE) models, for which the Gompertz and the Bertalanffy-Richards stochastic models are particular cases, to describe individual growth in random environments, and applied it to model cattle weight evolution using real data. We have started to work on these type of models considering that the model parameters are fixed, i.e. the same for all the animals. Aiming to incorporate variability among individuals, we consider that the model parameters can be random variables, resulting in SDE mixed models. In additon, here we consider SDE mixed models, allowing the parameters to be random and propose to incorporate each animal's genetic characteristics considering the transformed animal's weight at maturity to be a function of its genetic values. The main objective is to extend the SDE mixed model to the more realistic case where the individual genetic value becomes an important component in the estimated growth curve. For the estimation of the model parameters we have used maximum likelihood estimation theory. Estimates and asymptotic confidence intervals of the parameters are presented. A comparison with SDE non-mixed model and SDE mixed model without the inclusion of genetic characteristics is shown with the conclusion that the incorporation of some genetic characteristics in the model parameters improves the estimation of the animal's growth curve.
Risk assessment in cryptocurrency portfolios: a composite hidden Markov factor analysis framework
Authors: Saidane Mohamed
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we deal with the estimation of two widely used risk measures such as Value-at-Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES) in a cryptocurrency context. To face the presence of regime switching in the cryptocurrency volatilities and the dynamic interconnection between them, we propose a Monte Carlo-based approach using heteroskedastic factor analysis and hidden Markov models (HMM) combined with a structured variational Expectation-Maximization (EM) learning approach. This composite approach allows the construction of a diversified portfolio and determines an optimal allocation strategy making it possible to minimize the conditional risk of the portfolio and maximize the return. The out-of-sample prediction experiments show that the composite factorial HMM approach performs better, in terms of prediction accuracy, than some other baseline methods presented in the literature. Moreover, our results show that the proposed methodology provides the best performing crypto-asset allocation strategies and it is also clearly superior to the existing methods in VaR and ES predictions.
Proposed Two-Steps Procedure of Classification High Dimensional Data with Regularized Logistic Regression
Authors: Alshebly Omar , Abdullah Suhail N.
Published: February 2024

The field of Bioinformatics has developed in response to the rapid increase in biological data, particularly high-dimensional gene expression data. Bioinformatics utilizes optimization, computational science, and statistical methods to effectively address challenges in the field of molecular biology. Numerous genes (variables) in gene expression are irrelevant to their study. Gene selection has been demonstrated to be an effective means of enhancing the performance of numerous methods of classification. The job of acquiring significant variables via the use of ranking variable selection (RVS) techniques and then picking the most effective classifier is an enormous challenge in the context of high-dimensional data. in this study, we proposed a new ranking filter method using smooth clipped absolute deviation depending on the resampling technique (RSVS)  to obtain a proficient subset of genes with strong classification abilities. This is achieved by merging A screening technique employed as a filtering method in conjunction with Regularized Logistic Regression, such as LASSO,ALASSO,ENET, and MCP. The study involved the utilization of both simulated and real datasets to conduct an empirical evaluation of the proposed approach. The findings indicated that the proposed method outperformed other established methods. it was tested using three publicly data sets about  Cancer. The Results demonstrate that the suggested approach is highly effective and viable, thus showing a strong level of performance with regards to accuracy, geometric mean, and the area under the curve. Furthermore, The findings suggest that the genes most often chosen are physiologically associated with the specific form of cancer. Therefore, the method that has been suggested has potential advantages for the classification of cancer via the use of DNA gene expression data within a clinical setting.
Kajian Potensi Wisata Rawa Pening Terhadap Kondisi Sosial Ekonomi Masyarakat Kecamatan Ambarawa Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Tul'ulum Aprilia Wulan Iza , Pamuji Riski Indah , Maghfiroh Siti Lailil , Prakoso Gilang Dwi , Wijaya Izzulhaq Aqnul , Syafira Rakhmawati Oktasenta , Putra Aldo Mahendra , Mujib Muhammad Asyroful
Published: February 2024

Rawa pening adalah salah satu danau yang berada di Kabupaten Semarang, Jawa Tengah yang memiliki banyak potensi serta peranannya dalam meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat sekitar daerah danau Rawa Pening, serta untuk menjaga keberlangsungan hidup dan sistem ekologi. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui upaya dalam pengembangan potensi wisata Danau Rawa Pening guna meningkatkan kondisi sosial ekonomi masyarakat setempat. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi dan studi Pustaka. Wawancara mendalam dilakukan pada pelaku wisata di sektor perikanan, kuliner, dan pengelola lokasi wisata. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan adanya pariwisata di Danau Rawa Pening memberikan dampak yang sangat signifikan terhadap kondisi sosial dan ekonomi masyarakat sekitar, seperti pengembangan fasilitas di sektor perikanan, pengembangan wisata kuliner ikan air tawar, dan pengembangan sentra wisata dengan pusat oleh-oleh khas mampu meningkatkan hasil pendapatan harian masyarakat sekitar Danau Rawa Pening.Kata kunci: Danau Rawa Pening, danau, potensi wisata, sosial ekonomi.
Lambs and Lions
Authors: Berry Marianne , Letendre Joan
Published: February 2024

Didactic parent training classes are often the treatment of choice for parents reported for child maltreatment. While these classes can be effective, they do little to reduce parents’ social isolation, a key contributor to child maltreatment and family stress. Herein, two psychoeducational support groups for maltreating parents are described, in which parenting is not the primary focus of curriculum. The Learning About Myself group is aimed at parents being served for neglect, and is focused on improving social skills and social networks, in order to reduce depression and social isolation. The Rightful Options and Resources group is aimed at women experiencing woman abuse, in order to increase assertiveness skills in relationships and reduce social isolation. The curriculum and group content of each group is described, with evaluative results of the effect on social relationships.
Using narrative therapy in an educational parenting group
Authors: Lange Richard
Published: February 2024

Narrative therapy techniques have been used extensively in family therapy, individual therapy, and social work. Surprisingly, these techniques have seen limited application to therapeutic and support groups and almost no application to education groups. This paper reports on the use of narrative therapy with an education group, specifically a parent-education group. The central question addressed was: How do results compare with those of traditional parent-education groups? Case examples were reviewed to see if using narrative therapy was beneficial to parents. Written feedback was used to compare groups which did not use narrative therapy to groups which used narrative therapy. The review indicated that the narrative groups reported learning more specific ‘helpful’ skills (especially the skill of ‘listening’) compared to the non-narrative groups.
Framing educational groupwork
Authors: Bamber John
Published: February 2024

This article sets out a framework for groupwork that is educational in the Freirian (1972) sense of education for liberation as opposed to domestication. It reworks the idea of ‘critical social science’ (Carr and Kemmis, 1986), to describe a form of practice which is not an event but a process of working towards a preferred future. The three-stage process is illustrated with reference to a case study in which the work moves beyond personal development and consciousnessraising to social action. The article may encourage others to consider their own experience more carefully, or to engage critically in a dialogue about their ideas and sources. It concludes with a justification for the value, place and usefulness of theoretical frameworks.
The roots and process of social action
Authors: Aubrey Jo
Published: February 2024

This paper discusses the theoretical roots of social action in the work of Brazilian adult educator Paulo Freire, who proposes an alternative to conventional educational methods, based on the concept of problem posing education, which entails mutual learning and dialogue between students and teachers. For Freire, the notion of dialogue is based upon the principles of equality and critical thinking, which enables oppressed people to challenge their existing circumstances. The eclectic sources of Freirean philosophy and the challenges of other writers to aspects of his thought are examined. The paper describes how members of the Centre for Social Action have translated the theories of Freire and other writers into a set of principles and the social action process, which have been used as the basis of work in the community with a wide range of disempowered groups.
The beginning stages of a social action training event
Authors: Fleming Jennie
Published: February 2024

This article describes in detail how social action trainers approach the beginning stages of the groupwork process, which is recognised as a crucial stage in the formation of any group. Examples of how group members are facilitated to get to know each other, agree the purposes of the group, their expectations and the ground rules which should operate are presented under the headings of ‘introductions and warmups’, ‘identity’, ‘purpose’ and ‘methods’, drawing particularly on the experience of social action groupwork with Russian social workers and American teachers. Certain exercises have been found to be particularly helpful in achieving group cohesion and purpose and these are described. The role of the facilitator and the advantages of co-working in these circumstances are discussed briefly.
First Impressions
Authors: Caplan Tom
Published: February 2024

The literature on groupwork largely lacks exploration of how to effectively use initial contact with a prospective group member to set the scene for efficacious engagement in group therapy, with the groupworker and fellow group members. By considering initial contact as a starting point for therapy, groupworkers can maximise clients’ chances of engaging readily with a group to start working towards a positive outcome. This initial contact - ‘intake interview’, or ‘invitation to engage in group therapy’ - gives scope to early expressions of difficult emotions and provides group members with the tools they need to begin communication with their group and in exploring their emotions and needs effectively.
Therapeutic factors in the first stage of men’s domestic violence groups
Authors: Lindsay Jocelyn , Roy Valérie , Turcotte Daniel , Montminy Lyse
Published: February 2024

This article reports on the qualitative findings of a Québec study on therapeutic factors (TFs) in three ongoing men’s domestic violence groups. The study’s aim was to discover which TFs are important for male group members in their first stage of the group, and in particular, to explore how these men experienced and described universality. A content analysis was performed on interviews conducted with 72 group members following their third group session. We found that what was most important to the men was the knowledge they acquired about domestic violence, being able to share common concerns, and helping other members. The second part of the article reports on our qualitative analysis of universality, one of the most important TFs: how it was experienced by group members and how it became operational in the group. We believe that the methods of analysis developed in this study – examining symbols, characteristics, processes, and effects of TFs – can contribute to our understanding of the underlying elements of group work as an intervention method.
Inpatient groupwork
Authors: Jefford Adam , Pharwaha Bhupinderjit Kaur , Grandison Alistair
Published: February 2024

This paper introduces a model of inpatient groupwork, where the groupworker acts as consultant to the group facilitators. Based loosely on Yalom’s model of inpatient groupwork, weekly sessions are run by two or three staff members. Supervision to the group facilitators is provided fortnightly by the groupwork consultant. This model enables several staff to develop the competencies required to facilitate groupwork in inpatient settings. It contrasts with the more common practice, where groupwork expertise is provided by external specialist practitioners, coming into the wards to conduct sessions. The authors provide some illustrative material from the group sessions. Additional material is provided from supervision sessions, which aim to help staff understand more about the group process and dynamics. In addition to involving more staff in groupwork, the model is also a highly efficient use of the Associate Specialist’s time.
Psychological maturing and coping strategies
Authors: Theodoratou-Bekou Maria
Published: February 2024

This article presents data concerning an intervention in a group focusing on psychological maturity and strategies for coping with stressful life events. The sample consisted of 32 students at the School of Health and Welfare Professions of the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Patras. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between psychological maturity and coping strategies in the life of undergraduate students. In addition, the study investigates the degree to which an intervention may influence the psychological maturity of the participating subjects and their consequent coping strategies.Assessment was based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative measures. The results of the study show that the intervention ameliorated the psychological maturity level of the experimental group. The individuals under investigation used a variety of coping strategies, an attitude that is probably more functional, given that the character of coping can change according to circumstances. It appears that the participants learned through experience and that the support offered by the group is one of the most important and functional coping strategies.
Getting the job done
Authors: Letendre Joan , Gaillard Beth Vozzo , Spath Robin
Published: February 2024

Work groups offer the potential to influence the structure, policy and procedures in agency practice. Skilfully led work groups engage workers in a process where problems are identified and explored and collaborative solutions are developed and implemented. A case example of a work group mobilized by a child welfare worker to restore parent child visitation rooms will be used to illustrate the planning process, recruitment of work group members, development of a common purpose and goals and facilitation of sessions throughout the stages of the group’s work. Implications for practice focus on group leadership skills that enhanced the work, resulting in the success of the project and agency change. Barriers to the work will be discussed with suggestions for future projects.
Supporting ourselves
Authors: Bourassa Dara Bergel , Clements Jennifer
Published: February 2024

Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress, can result from a social worker working with traumatized clients in all areas of social work. If affected by compassion fatigue, the social worker will begin to experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-like symptoms, which can have a deleterious effect on his/her personal and professional life. If the symptoms of compassion fatigue are left untreated, it could lead to ethical concerns with the client or leaving the social work profession. It is extremely important for the social worker to seek individual help to treat the symptoms and effects of compassion fatigue; however, it is also important to seek out the assistance of therapeutic support groups. This paper will discuss various strategies that can be employed in therapeutic support groups for social workers to help them ameliorate the effects of compassion fatigue.
Piloting a gratitude intervention in a community mental health team
Authors: Carson Jerome , Muir Margaret , Clark Sherry , Wakely Elizabeth , Chander Anant
Published: February 2024

‘Gratitude is not only the greatest of all virtues, but the parent of all the others’ (Cicero). Gratitude has been incorporated into a number of positive psychology intervention programmes, see for example Seligman’s gratitude visit. While its anecdotal benefits have long been known, empirical evidence for the benefits of gratitude, has only been accumulating in the last decade. The authors piloted two gratitude workshops, with a month of gratitude diary keeping, for nine service users attending a community mental health team. Pre and post questionnaire assessment showed a number of positive benefits resulting from the intervention. Participants reported being thankful for more things in their lives, had improved Life Satisfaction, greater environmental mastery, and higher social feelings. All four changes were statistically significant. Separate vignettes provide feedback from the workshop organiser, a service user co-facilitator and a participant. Suggestions are offered for taking this work forward.
The CLAP Group
Authors: Driscoll Pádraig O
Published: February 2024

This paper highlights the rationale and implementation of a child centred group within a medical setting. This potentially closed group is made up of preadolescent children with a cleft lip and palate facial disfigurement (CLAP). The proposed group formation is two fold as it tackles the emotional aspect of having a CLAP while also educating the group on how to handle issues of self esteem and bullying. The importance of competent planning and co-facilitation is portrayed within the paper. The potential limitations of the group are also discussed in detail. This paper also marries groupwork theory with other social work perspectives to help create a more balanced approach to the planning, formation, implementation and analysis of the group’s dynamics.
Group Analysis
Authors: Benner Erin
Published: February 2024

This paper reflects upon groupwork with patients in a hospital-based eating disorder treatment program. It discusses the importance of reflection and evaluation of our own practice, as well as specific challenges and successes that I encountered while doing groupwork. This paper also relates groupwork theory to my individual work, and outlines key concepts that are central to practicing group therapy.
Technology and groupwork
Authors: Simon Shirley R. , Stauber Kathleen W.
Published: February 2024

This paper addresses the relationship between social groupwork and technology. It discusses the evolution of online technology—how the technological revolution of the computer, the Internet, and mass access to new communication devices has impacted our lives with unprecedented speed and universality. It acknowledges the natural and understandable resistance of many skilled and renowned groupworkers to the use of these new modalities. It addresses the numerous benefits and challenges that technology brings, and the critical and timely need for groupworkers to make the conceptual shift to embrace these modalities. A case is made for groupworkers’ ability to take a leadership role in the development of effective, efficient and ethical online groups across disciplines and fields, and the need to contribute to the burgeoning scholarly literature on best practices in the development of online communities. An example of the use of technology to facilitate connection and effective teaching among adjunct groupwork educators is offered as one avenue for increasing groupwork’s voice within an academic institution.
Developing global citizenship
Authors: Kuzma Lynn M.
Published: February 2024

This article explores an attempt to develop global citizenship through a service-learning experience that placed undergraduate students in community organizations that serve refugee populations. It begins with a discussion of the importance of civic engagement in higher education and how service learning, as a pedagogical method, can advance the goals of civic engagement and community building. It discusses how groupwork in class, with service providers, and with refugees led to increased civic awareness and transformed student dispositions toward diverse community groups.
The power of low-key groupwork activities in mental health support work
Authors: Pollard Nick , Cook Sarah
Published: February 2024

Abstract: The UK government’s Health and Social Care Bill (Department of Health 2011) proposes that the delivery of care, including mental health services, will be organised through a range of different providers including social firms and charities. General practitioners (GPs)will be at the core of this process (GPonline, 2011). This paper explores the group based practices of two voluntary social enterprise projects in one of the most impoverished inner city areas in England (Sheffield City Council, 2004). This paper results from a realistic evaluation project which explored how the service delivered benefits for members, using focus groups, a wellbeing survey, and interviews. The findings and thematic discussion show that both services are characterised by groupwork underpinned by local involvement and community feel. The groups have been developed so as to allow a low key, mutually negotiated level of engagement, focussed on attendance, support and enabling participation.
Phantoms in the brain
Authors: Carter Philip D.
Published: February 2024

Use of mirrors with people with phantom limbs reveals that extraordinary and immediate changes in felt experience can occur when an internal schema in the brain is projected out and then perceived as external. This opens up a fascinating new area of work for group psychotherapy given the discovery of the neurologically embedded social self. Examination of a psychodramatic production of an individual’s internally held social self suggests similar mechanisms are in operation for the updating of the social self schema. It appears that the interpersonal field is a primary factor in the formation of the self and that the corresponding neurobiological structures can be further modified with mirroring of the cognitive, affective and relational aspects of the social self. Understanding these mechanisms will enhance the different techniques of interpersonal mirroring that already occur in most group modalities. Progress will be made as we reflect on the results of putting these new insights and ideas into practice.
Ladies’ Water Aerobics Swim Group
Authors: Johnson Paul
Published: February 2024

Over the course of the past year (2012-2013), the author has been swimming at his local YMCA (Y). Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday he observed a group of between 10-12 women participating in an aerobics swim group. It gradually dawned on him that this was a recreational, activity support group. What impressed him was the way the women interacted with one another; they were always talking, laughing and clearly enjoying one another’s company. In June of this year, the author decided to approach one of the members of the group and see if she would be willing to share some of her experiences of attending the group. This resulted in her speaking and e-mailing all of the women, who in turn e-mailed and spoke to the author about their reasons for participating in and the benefits they derived from the group. The paper incorporates the narratives of the women regarding the reasons for joining and also the numerous, physical, psychological, emotional, mental health, and social benefits of the group. The author also provides the reader with a number of theoretical concepts from groupwork literature, which further reinforce the numerous benefits of the Ladies’ Aerobic Swim Group.
Ain’t gonna study war no more: Teaching and learning cooperation in a graduate course in resource and environmental management
Authors: Welch John R , Pinkerton Evelyn
Published: February 2024

Abstract: Humans are the primary causes of increases in biosphere-scale toxicity, climatic variation, and risk. Despite several generations of intensive and scientifically astute environmental advocacy, research, and training it is unclear whether these trends will provoke self-perpetuating and out-spiraling conflicts or unprecedented levels of effective cooperation. For educators, a pivotal question is whether our schools, classrooms and curricula will produce the problem solvers required to meet escalating challenges in resource and environmental management. One of our responses to this question is a course that uses groupwork to simulate aspects of ‘real world’ complexity in resource management. The course, taught to over 300 graduate students in Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and Environmental Management, effectively trains learners in the acquisition and application of conceptual and practical knowledge and skills centered on cooperation among individuals and groups with diverse values and interests.
Spinal Cord Stimulation in Refractory Postherpetic Neuralgia in Portugal: A Case Report
Authors: Silva Ana Inês , Barbosa Margarida , Barbosa Paula , Guimarães Luís , Gomes Armanda
Published: February 2024

Postherpetic neuralgia is one of the most severe complications after herpes zoster infection. Patients who experience persistent pain despite conservative treatment may benefit from interventional therapies, such as spinal cord stimulation. We present the case of a patient with severe refractory postherpetic neuralgia in the right T8 to L1 distribution who responded effectively to spinal cord stimulation. After its implantation, the patient had improvements in pain intensity, pain-related interference, quality of life, and satisfaction, with a simultaneous reduction of previous medications. This case report highlights the role of spinal cord stimulation in refractory neuropathic pain secondary to herpes zoster.
Ventura, o fatalista e a classe inadequada
Authors: Ximenes Olavo
Published: February 2024

Resenha do livro: VENTURA, R. A. Teoria da classe inadequada. Tradução: Vinícius Alberto Honesko. Belo Horizonte, MG: Editora Âyiné, 2022.
Senior entrepreneurship in Latin America
Authors: Amorós José Ernesto , Leporati Marcelo , Torres Marín Alfonso Jesús
Published: February 2024

This research analyzes some factors that influence the decision of the senior population (+50 years) to engage in entrepreneurship activities in a group of Latin American countries. We used data from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) with a sample of 22,139 individual observations. We also used the Human Development Index to seize the level of development. This research finds that some individual factors such as personal income, education, and occupation have a significant influence on the probability of entrepreneurship of senior individuals. The level of human development of a country has a negative influence mainly on opportunity-based entrepreneurs. Our research has policy and practical implications, primarily those related to labor markets and social protection.
Challenging Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured Proximal Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report
Authors: Prasetyo Bambang Tri , Kurniawan Ricky Gusanto , Rilianto Beny , Windiani Pratiwi Raissa , Kelvin Kelvin Theandro
Published: February 2024

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Posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysms are rare in occurence.
The endovascular management of PICA aneursysms is challenging due to anatomical difficulties in accessing the site.
The rebleeding of PICA aneurysms, although rare than other intracranial anurysms, may still happen and must be considered in their management

 
ABSTRACT
Introduction Aneurysms of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) are rare clinical entities with a lower risk of rupture than other intracranial locations. This makes managing PICA aneurysms challenging and important for neurointerventionists to understand. In this case report, we looked at a rare case of PICA aneurysm with post-coiling rebleeding.  Case: We reported a 51-year-old female with complaints of dizziness and vomiting. The patient was found to be hypertensive and a neurologic assessment revealed neck stiffness and left hemiparesis. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the head indicated subarachnoid hemorrhage. CT angiography (CTA) showed an aneurysm at the right proximal PICA. Although endovascular coiling was performed, the patient rebleed one month later. Following the insertion of the second coil, successful embolization was achieved, and the patient showed clinical improvement. Conclusion: PICA aneurysms require careful endovascular management, considering the difficulty of access due to their anatomical location. An understanding of its proper management is of paramount importance to reducing mortality.
Ischemic Stroke Risk Factor Profile at Prof. Dr. W. Z. Johannes Hospital, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
Authors: Pramanasari Indra
Published: February 2024

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Ischemic stroke is a major public health issue in Indonesia.
Clinical data correlated to an ischemic stroke patient's prognosis.
Several clinical factors and laboratory testing describe the tendency of ischemic stroke patients.

 
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Introduction: In Indonesia, ischemic stroke is a major public health issue. Clinical data correlates with an ischemic stroke patient’s prognosis. Objective: This study aimed to provide an overview of clinical data in ischemic stroke patients from October 2020 to December 2021. Methods: This was a retrospective, descriptive study using medical records. A non-probability purposive sampling strategy with a total sampling method is used in this study. Age, gender, cardiac comorbidities, diabetes, repeated strokes, blood laboratory exams, electrolyte tests, alcohol consumption, and smoking habits were all observed variables. Results: The sample consisted of 242 ischemic stroke patients. The majority of patients (32.23%) were in the 61 to 70 age group, and men (57.4%) made up the majority of the sex group. Then, cardiac comorbidities were dominated by coronary artery disease (CAD), with 33 patients (57.4%) with 4 deaths (12.1%), while 15 patients (6.19%) were found with atrial fibrillation (AF), with 7 deaths (46.67%). Hypertension was found in 81.40% of patients, diabetes in 26.03% of patients, and recurrent stroke in 31.40% of patients. Active smokers make up 52.06% of all patients, and 18.18% are heavy alcohol drinkers. The majority of patients showed blood and electrolyte levels within the normal range, except for an increased leukocyte count and a decreased potassium level. Conclusion: The main risk factors obtained sequentially are hypertension, coronary artery diseases, active smokers, diabetes, and excessive alcohol consumption.
The Impact of Chronic Exposure to Organophosphate Pesticides on the Incidence of Primary Brain Tumors in Farmers: A Narrative Review
Authors: Purwandhono Azham , Tartila Jasmine , Firdaus Jauhar
Published: February 2024

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Primary brain tumors have high mortality and morbidity rates.
Organophosphate pesticides are commonly used by farmers.
Chronic exposure to organophosphate pesticides can increase the incidence of primary brain tumors farmers.

 
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Introduction: Primary brain tumors have high mortality and morbidity rates. Its causes and risk factors have not been explored further. Several studies indicate that exposure to pesticides can be one of the main triggering factors. Organophosphate insecticide is one of the most common pesticides used by farmers. Chronic exposure to organophosphates is known to trigger an imbalance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the body by suppressing the acetylcholinesterase enzyme. Objective: This study aimed to determine the impact of chronic exposure to organophosphates in terms of the types of organophosphates used by farmers, frequency of usage, and duration of exposure, using a narrative review method. Methods: A literature search was conducted with multiple electronic databases, such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and Springer. The keywords will be searched using the boolean operator method, while synonyms will be found in the Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) database. Articles were assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) Questionnaire. Results: There were 1071 articles found, but only 14 were selected for review. The studies showed that there was a relationship between the type, frequency, and duration of organophosphate usage and the incidence and risk factors for primary brain tumors. Conclusion: Chronic exposure to organophosphate pesticides, either directly or indirectly, can increase the incidence of primary brain tumors in farmers. The influencing factors include the type, frequency, and duration of pesticide exposure. The most influential factor is the duration of chronic pesticide exposure by farmers. Pesticide reduction exposure is beneficial in preventing the incidence of primary brain tumors in farmers.
A Modest Contribution to the Riemann Hypothesis Using the Poincaré Index
Authors: Oliveira Hime
Published: February 2024

This work uses a new approach to investigate the Riemann hypothesis, drawing conclusions about its trueness. It is based on the more general method presented in a very recent publication, by the same author, showing in detail how to approach that very well-known and interesting problem. This is achieved by means of the theory of dynamical systems (Poincaré index associated to equilibria of 2-dimensional systems) and the study of the zeros of the Dirichlet eta function, defined by a Dirichlet series. By using the well-known fact that the zeros of the eta function include all zeros of the Riemann zeta function in the (open) critical strip, excluded the critical line, ((0,1/2) ∪ (1/2,1)) × (−∞,∞), the development proceeds using only the eta function. In addition, the open and simply connected region (1/2,1) × (0,∞) is used along the text, taking into account the symmetries of zeros of the functions under analysis in the critical strip. The basic line of proof is to find the mathematical expression for the Poincaré index of the vector field associated to the eta function, assuming the existence of a zero of the eta function outside the critical line (in (1/2,1) × (0,∞)), and investigating the resulting unfoldings. Eventually, an inconsistency occurs and the proof ends by contradiction.
Collatz Conjecture
Authors: Durmagambetov Asset , Durmagambetova Aniyar
Published: February 2024

This paper presents an analysis of the number of zeros in the binary representation of natural numbers. The primary method of analysis involves the use of the concept of the fractional part of a number, which naturally emerges in the determination of binary representation. This idea is grounded in the fundamental property of the Riemann zeta function, constructed using the fractional part of a number. Understanding that the ratio between the fractional and integer parts of a number, analogous to the Riemann zeta function, reflects the profound laws of numbers becomes the key insight of this work. The findings suggest a new perspective on the interrelation between elementary properties of numbers and more complex mathematical concepts, potentially opening new directions in number theory and analysis.
Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy: A Scoping Review and Future Perspectives
Authors: Biasio Luigi Roberto , Zanobini Patrizio , Lorini Chiara , Bonaccorsi Guglielmo
Published: February 2024

This research follows the publication of recent scoping and systematic reviews of existing literature on vaccine literacy (VL), its relationship to vaccine hesitancy (VH), and associated variables, such as vaccination beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors towards immunization. In this review, 17 articles were selected, published between December 2022 and November 2023, in which VL tools were used, most of which support the notion of a negative association between VL and VH, although not confirmed by others. Moreover, the definitions of the variables under consideration were not homogeneous between studies, some aimed to evaluate the association of VL with vaccine confidence, while others were more focused on outcomes such as willingness to be vaccinated or vaccine uptake. The complexity of the factors underlying VL, and the heterogeneity of the methods applied in the studies, in particular the limitations of cross-sectional surveys, still make it difficult to have a comprehensive understanding of the role of VL. Therefore, it is important to develop future assessment tools that consider not just the measurement of psychological factors connected to the motivational aspect of VL, but also those related to knowledge and competencies. For this purpose, a theoretical framework is proposed, where the positioning of VL at the intersection between antecedents and beliefs/attitudes leading to behaviors explains why and how VL serves as a tool and a critical, direct, or mediating driver of vaccination choices, overcoming VH and increasing vaccination rates, operating at personal, as well as at organizational and community level.
The Evolutionary Mapping of Intrinsic Disorder and Evolved Protein Multi-functionality (Commentary)
Authors: Aftab Asifa , Basu Anirneya , Nath Seema , Basu Sankar
Published: February 2024

The evolution of human societal dynamics over the course of decades and centuries has led to an ever-increasingly complex digital modern life, one of the hallmark of which is the need for multi-tasking, inclusive of that with media. Is there an empirical mapping between this macroscopic (digital) evolution of the human societal dynamics and the microscopic evolution of the functional molecular units within cells and their manifold cross-talks? The relatively new wealth of knowledge coming from recent research on protein intrinsic disorder, fold-switching, domain shuffling, moonlighting, hub proteins etc. has given us new insights into protein structure – functional relationship. This has led to a paradigm shift in protein science, clearly diverging from the traditional 'one structure – one function' model applicable to enzyme classes to a more complex understanding of protein functionality. This paradigm shift has caused scientists to delve deeper into the subject, exploring the philosophical as well as the scientific basis of evolved protein multi-functionality, expressed by various evolutionary toys and tools to fit the cumulative multi-functional demands in higher organisms. This commentary covers the different evolutionary arsenals to achieve the growing multi-functionality and argues in favor of protein intrinsic disorder as probably the sharpest weapon of all.
Decoupling Economic Growth from Carbon Emissions: A Transition towards Low Carbon Energy Systems – a Critical Review
Authors: Gbadeyan Oluwatoyin Joseph , Muthivhi Joseph , Linganiso Linda Z. , Deenadayalu Nirmala
Published: February 2024

Climate change has become a global nightmare, and the awareness of the causes of carbon emissions have resulted in rigorous studies. These studies linked the increase in global warming with booming economic growth. Since global warming has become more apparent, researchers have explored ways to decouple economic activities from carbon growth. Economic and carbon growth must be decoupled to achieve a low-carbon economy to support the carbon growth plan or emission reduction strategy. The world is transitioning towards a carbon-neutral and green ecosystem, so finding ways to decouple carbon emissions from economic activities is an exciting topic to explore. The study reviews current information on the importance of decoupling energy from economic growth innovative techniques that thoroughly examine the challenges and constraints of low-carbon energy systems. This review revealed that decarbonization and dematerialization had been achieved without declining global economic growth. It also provides information on energy use and economic activities leading to global carbon emissions and alternative solutions to the global challenge of climate change. The decoupling methods commonly used to determine the impact of energy decarbonization on economic growth are explored. All suggested that economic growth is a primary mover of global carbon emission increase and must be separated to achieve a carbon environment.