bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of spinal orthosis on clinical outcomes of patients after oblique lumbar interbody fusion: a randomized controlled trial study protocol
Authors: Han Nian-rong , Osman Akram , Hu Wei , Huang Yi-fei , Liu Yan-lu , Ma Zhan-jun
Published: December 2023

Background

Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) is an internationally popular minimally invasive technology for the treatment of various lumbar diseases. Since its introduction to China in 2014, OLIF technology has clearly shown its superiority in reconstructing intervertebral stability, restoring intervertebral space height, achieving indirect decompression, and restoring normal lumbar sequence. However, some patients still suffer from persistent symptoms after OLIF, including low back pain and soreness, which indirectly affect the overall surgical efficacy and patient satisfaction. Therefore, some clinicians recommend that patients routinely use spinal orthoses after OLIF to reduce the stress on the lower back muscles and ligaments, thereby relieving or avoiding postoperative residual symptoms or new symptoms. Accordingly, spinal orthosis use after OLIF has emerged as an essential option. However, the role of spinal orthoses in OLIF and their specific impact on postoperative patient clinical outcomes have remained unclear, and there is a lack of strong clinical evidence to indirectly or directly support the role of spinal orthoses in OLIF and demonstrate their impact on patient clinical outcomes. This study aims to investigate the role of spinal orthoses in OLIF by grouping patients based on the use or nonuse of spinal orthosis after OLIF, thus providing a better basis for the majority of patients and physicians.

Methods/design

We plan to conduct a 1-year randomized controlled trial involving 60 subjects. The subjects will be randomized into two groups: group A (those wearing spinal orthoses after surgery) and group B (those not wearing spinal orthoses after surgery). The clinical outcomes of these patients will be evaluated using the Oswestry disability index, visual analog scale, and Brantigan, Steffee, Fraser 1 day before surgery and 2 weeks and 1, 6, and 12 months after surgery.

Discussion

This randomized controlled trial aims to provide a reference for further comprehensive trial design. The findings of this study will provide a better and more scientific basis for the choice of postoperative rehabilitation and treatment for patients undergoing such a procedure.

Trial registration

This study has been registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (Registration No.: ChiCTR2200059000). Registration date: April 22, 2022.

Registration website: http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=166310
Multiphase optimization of a multicomponent intervention for informal dementia caregivers: a study protocol
Authors: Kwok Jojo Yan Yan , Cheung Daphne Sze Ki , Zarit Steven , Cheung Karen Siu-Lan , Lau Bobo Hi Po , Lou Vivian Weiqun , Cheng Sheung-Tak , Gallagher-Thompson Dolores , Chou Kee-Lee
Published: December 2023

Background

Family caregiver interventions are essential to support dementia caregiving. However, such interventions are typically complex and consist of multiple components. Existing evidence rarely delineates the effectiveness and interactions between individual components. To optimise intervention, we adopt the multiphase optimisation strategy (MOST) to test the implementation fidelity and determine the effect of each component and the interactions between each component and the corresponding outcome.

Methods

A prospective, assessor-blinded, randomised clinical trial with fractional factorial design using the MOST principle. Two hundred fifty family dementia caregivers will be randomised to one of 16 experimental conditions in a fractional factorial design involving six intervention components: (1) dementia and caregiving education; (2) self-care skills; (3) behavioural symptom management; (4) behavioural activation; (5) modified mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; and (6) support group. The first one is the core component, and the five remaining will be examined. Physical health, caregiver burden, stress, psychological well-being, anxiety and depressive symptoms, and social support will be assessed over the 12-month study period. Following the intention-to-treat principle, linear mixed models and regression analyses will be used to examine the specific effect of the five components and their two-way interactions to propose the most effective combination.

Discussion

This is the first study adopting the multiphase optimisation strategy to identify the most active and engaging components of a psychological intervention for caregivers of patients with dementia. In view that dementia caregiver interventions are increasingly diversified and complex, such knowledge is important to maximise the intervention efficacy and allow the intervention to be implemented within an efficient timeframe and dosage. The optimisation of caregiver support interventions is critical to enhance the health outcomes of caregivers and care recipients, thereby, delaying possible institutionalisation and reducing the costs of long-term dementia care.

Trial registration

This study was retrospectively registered in the WHO Primary Registry – Chinese Clinical Trials Registry (ChiCTR2300071235). (Protocol date 30/10/2020; version identifier 2020–2021-0045). Registered on 9 May, 2023.

Reporting method

SPIRIT guideline was followed.

Patient or public contribution

No patient or public involvement.
The economic burden of cardiac implantable electronic device infections in Alberta, Canada: a population-based study using validated administrative data
Authors: Rennert-May Elissa , Chew Derek , Cannon Kristine , Zhang Zuying , Smith Stephanie , King Teagan , Exner Derek V. , Larios Oscar E. , Leal Jenine
Published: December 2023

Background

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) are being inserted with increasing frequency. Severe surgical site infections (SSI) that occur after device implantation substantially impact patient morbidity and mortality and can result in multiple hospital admissions and repeat surgeries. It is important to understand the costs associated with these infections as well as healthcare utilization. Therefore, we conducted a population-based study in the province of Alberta, Canada to understand the economic burden of these infections.

Methods

A cohort of adult patients in Alberta who had CIEDs inserted or generators replaced between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2019 was used. A validated algorithm of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes to identify complex (deep/organ space) SSIs that occurred within the subsequent year was applied to the cohort. The overall mean 12-month inpatient and outpatient costs for the infection and non-infection groups were assessed. In order to control for variables that may influence costs, propensity score matching was completed and incremental costs between those with and without infection were calculated. As secondary outcomes, number of outpatient visits, hospitalizations and length of stay were assessed.

Results

There were 26,049 procedures performed during our study period, of which 320 (1.23%) resulted in SSIs. In both unadjusted costs and propensity score matched costs the infection group was associated with increased costs. Overall mean cost was $145,312 in the infection group versus $34,264 in the non-infection group. The incremental difference in those with infection versus those without in the propensity score match was $90,620 (Standard deviation $190,185). Approximately 70% of costs were driven by inpatient hospitalizations. Inpatients hospitalizations, length of stay and outpatient visits were all increased in the infection group.

Conclusions

CIED infections are associated with increased costs and are a burden to the healthcare system. This highlights a need to recognize increasing SSI rates and implement measures to minimize infection risk. Further studies should endeavor to apply this work to full economic evaluations to better understand and identify cost-effective infection mitigation strategies.
Treatment of brainstem and fourth ventricle lesions by the full neuroendoscopic telovelar approach
Authors: Zhou Long , Wei Hangyu , Li Zhiyang , Zhang Huikai , Song Ping , Cheng Li , Wang Wenju , Lei Pan , Chen Qianxue , Liu Zaiming , Ye Hui , Sun Daofa , Cai Qiang
Published: December 2023

Objective

To explore the surgical techniques, advantages, and disadvantages of neuroendoscopic telovelar approach in the treatment of brainstem and fourth ventricle lesions.

Methods

The clinical data of 5 patients treated by neuroendoscopic telovelar approach from March 2020 to March 2022 were analyzed retrospectively.

Results

Among the 5 patients, there were 3 cavernous hemangiomas in pontine arm and 2 tumors in brainstem and fourth ventricle. All patients could successfully complete the operation, and 4 patients recovered well, other 1 patient discharged automatically for serious complications of other systems after the operation.

Conclusion

The telovelar approach has gained popularity as a safe and effective strategy for lesions in fourth ventricular and brainstem. However, without removing the posterior arch of the atlas, it is difficult to enter the upper part of the fourth ventricle under a microscope. Transcranial neuroendoscopy can effectively compensate for the shortcomings of microscopy, whether used as an auxiliary measure for microsurgery or alone with proficient endoscopic techniques, it will provide greater application in minimally invasive surgery for fourth ventricle and brainstem lesions. By utilizing the excellent degree of freedom of transcranial neuroendoscopy, there is no need to open the posterior arch of the atlas, making the surgery more minimally invasive. However, the sample size of this study is small, and it was completed under the very mature neuroendoscopic technology of our team. Its general safety and practicality still require extensive clinical research validation.
Adoption of drought-tolerant maize varieties and interrelated climate smart agricultural practices in Nigeria
Authors: Oyetunde-Usman Zainab , Shee Apurba
Published: December 2023

Background

In Sub-Saharan Africa, drought is one of the prevailing climatic conditions that has led to the modification of improved seeds to be resilient enough to improve yield and increase farm households' welfare. However, like most climate-smart agricultural practices, the adoption of drought-tolerant maize varieties is low. This study examines the simultaneous adoption decisions of drought tolerant maize varieties and other climate-smart agricultural practices such as intercropping, row-planting, inorganic fertiliser, manure, and residue incorporation using nationally representative survey data from 1370 rural households in Nigeria. Multivariate Tobit and ordered probit models are applied to assess the complementarity and or substitutability effect among CSAPs, the predictors of the joint adoption, and the adoption intensity of CSAPs.

Results

The results show a significant positive correlation between DTMVs and inorganic fertilisers, DTMVs and intercropping, and DTMVs and manure. However, the strongest adoption complementarity is found between DTMVs and manure. The probability and the extent of adoption of CSAPs are commonly determined by household wealth, access to loans, access to training in improved production practices, and membership in input supply and farm cooperatives.

Conclusion

The study suggests that the adoption of DTMVs has varying degrees of relations with other CSAPs informing the need for policies aimed at increasing its adoption to consider existing CSAPs among maize farm households.
miR-423 sponged by lncRNA NORHA inhibits granulosa cell apoptosis
Authors: Li Yuqi , Zhang Zhuofan , Wang Siqi , Du Xing , Li Qifa
Published: December 2023

Background

Atresia and degeneration, a follicular developmental fate that reduces female fertility and is triggered by granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis, have been induced by dozens of miRNAs. Here, we report a miRNA, miR-423, that inhibits the initiation of follicular atresia (FA), and early apoptosis of GCs.

Results

We showed that miR-423 was down-regulated during sow FA, and its levels in follicles were negatively correlated with the GC density and the P4/E2 ratio in the follicular fluid in vivo. The in vitro gain-of-function experiments revealed that miR-423 suppresses cell apoptosis, especially early apoptosis in GCs. Mechanically speaking, the miR-423 targets and interacts with the 3'-UTR of the porcine SMAD7 gene, which encodes an apoptosis-inducing factor in GCs, and represses its expression and pro-apoptotic function. Interestingly, FA and the GC apoptosis-related lncRNA NORHA was demonstrated as a ceRNA of miR-423. Additionally, we showed that a single base deletion/insertion in the miR-423 promoter is significantly associated with the number of stillbirths (NSB) trait of sows.

Conclusion

These results demonstrate that miR-423 is a small molecule for inhibiting FA initiation and GC early apoptosis, suggesting that treating with miR-423 may be a novel approach for inhibiting FA initiation and improving female fertility.
Histogram analysis of mono-exponential, bi-exponential and stretched-exponential diffusion-weighted MR imaging in predicting consistency of meningiomas
Authors: Zheng Lingmin , Jiang Peirong , Lin Danjie , Chen Xiaodan , Zhong Tianjin , Zhang Rufei , Chen Jing , Song Yang , Xue Yunjing , Lin Lin
Published: December 2023

Background

The consistency of meningiomas is critical to determine surgical planning and has a significant impact on surgical outcomes. Our aim was to compare mono-exponential, bi-exponential and stretched exponential MR diffusion-weighted imaging in predicting the consistency of meningiomas before surgery.

Methods

Forty-seven consecutive patients with pathologically confirmed meningiomas were prospectively enrolled in this study. Two senior neurosurgeons independently evaluated tumour consistency and classified them into soft and hard groups. A volume of interest was placed on the preoperative MR diffusion images to outline the whole tumour area. Histogram parameters (mean, median, 10th percentile, 90th percentile, kurtosis, skewness) were extracted from 6 different diffusion maps including ADC (DWI), D*, D, f (IVIM), alpha and DDC (SEM). Comparisons between two groups were made using Student’s t-Test or Mann-Whitney U test. Parameters with significant differences between the two groups were included for Receiver operating characteristic analysis. The DeLong test was used to compare AUCs.

Results

DDC, D* and ADC 10th percentile were significantly lower in hard tumours than in soft tumours (P ≤ 0.05). The alpha 90th percentile was significantly higher in hard tumours than in soft tumours (P < 0.02). For all histogram parameters, the alpha 90th percentile yielded the highest AUC of 0.88, with an accuracy of 85.10%. The D* 10th percentile had a relatively higher AUC value, followed by the DDC and ADC 10th percentile. The alpha 90th percentile had a significantly greater AUC value than the ADC 10th percentile (P ≤ 0.05). The D* 10th percentile had a significantly greater AUC value than the ADC 10th percentile and DDC 10th percentile (P ≤ 0.03).

Conclusion

Histogram parameters of Alpha and D* may serve as better imaging biomarkers to aid in predicting the consistency of meningioma.
International health regulations and pre-travel health practices of international travelers at Nigerian airport: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Jegede Oluwatosin Samson , Ijitade Grace , Fatoye Oyedoyin Aanu , Jegede Timilehin Mercy , Aderinto Nicholas , Oguntoye Oluwafunmilayo Adenike , Oguntoye Oluwatosin Oluwagbenga , Ilori Oluwatosin Ruth , Abodunrin Olugbemiga Lanre , Olugbenga-Bello Adenike Iyanuoluwa , Bamidele James , Parakoyi Dauda Bayo
Published: December 2023

Background

International Health Regulations (IHR) were developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to curb the trans-border spread of epidemics. To our knowledge, no airport-based studies have assessed travelers’ health practices against a combination of diseases subject to IHR 2005. Therefore, we aimed to generate and describe the baseline travelers’ pre-travel health practices towards Cholera, Yellow Fever (YF), and Plague at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Nigeria.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was employed to collect data from 486 international travelers using a multistage sampling technique. Pre-travel health practices (a combination of pre-travel consultation, pre-travel vaccination, and preventive measures against insect bites) were assessed using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Logistic regression models were used to estimates the association between selected variables and pre-travel health practices. Statistical significance level was set at 5%.

Results

A total of 479 complete questionnaires were analyzed. The median age of respondents was 34.0 years Interquartile range (IQR) = 28.0, 44.0). Of the total respondents, 311 (64.3%) were aware of pre-travel health consultation and sources of information, amongst others, including friends/relatives in 180 (37.6%) travelers, social media/internet in 155 (32.4%) travelers, and health professionals in 102 (21.3%) travelers. Two hundred and seventy-one (56.6%) had pre-travel consultation, 156 (32.6%) had YF vaccination, and 226 (47.2%) were prepared to use preventive measures against insect bites. Only 10.6% had good pre-travel practices against the diseases subject to 2 International Health Regulations (IHR). Travelers with bachelor/college degrees, when compared to those with secondary/high education, had 2.91 times higher odds of having good practices when adjusting for other factors (95% C.I: 1.10, 7.70; p < 0.03). Also, those traveling to destinations endemic for YF infection, when compared to those who are not traveling to endemic countries/areas, had 48% lower odds of having good practices after adjusting for other factors (95% C.I: 1.41, 7.77; p < 0.01).

Conclusions

Our study revealed a low prevalence of good pre-travel health practices among participants. Educational level and endemicity of YF at the destination were predictors of pre-travel health practices. Introducing topics on travelers’ health into schools’ curriculums may have a ripple positive effect on health practices among international travelers. Also, there is a need for public enlightenment programs on pre-travel health practices using social media platforms.
Association of Dip in eGFR With Clinical Outcomes in Unilateral Primary Aldosteronism Patients After Adrenalectomy
Authors: Chen Jui-Yi , Huang Kuo-How , Lin Yen-Hung , Chueh Jeff S , Wang Hsien-Yi , Wu Vin-Cent
Published: December 2023

Context

Primary aldosteronism (PA) leads to kidney function deterioration after treatment, but the effects of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) dip following adrenalectomy and its long-term implications are unclear.

Objective

This study aims to examine eGFR dip in patients with unilateral PA (uPA) after adrenalectomy and clarify their long-term prognosis.

Methods

This multicenter prospective population-based cohort study, enrolled patients with uPA who underwent adrenalectomy. Patients were divided into 4 groups based on their eGFR dip ratio. Outcomes investigated included mortality, cardiovascular composite events, and major adverse kidney events (MAKEs).

Results

Among 445 enrolled patients, those with an eGFR dip ratio worse than −30% (n = 74, 16.6%) were older, had higher blood pressure, higher aldosterone concentration, and lower serum potassium levels. During 5.0 ± 3.6 years of follow-up, 2.9% died, 14.6% had cardiovascular composite events, and 17.3% had MAKEs. The group with eGFR dip worse than −30% had a higher risk of MAKEs (P < .001), but no significant differences in mortality (P = .295) or new-onset cardiovascular composite outcomes (P = .373) were found. Multivariate analysis revealed that patients with an eGFR dip ratio worse than −30% were significantly associated with older age (odds ratio [OR], 1.04), preoperative eGFR (OR, 1.02), hypokalemia (OR, 0.45), preoperative systolic blood pressure (OR, 1.03), and plasma aldosterone concentration (OR, 0.99).

Conclusion

Within 5 years post adrenalectomy, 17.3% of patients had reduced kidney function. Notably, individuals with an eGFR dip ratio worse than −30% faced higher MAKE risks, underscoring the need to monitor kidney function in PA patients after surgery.
Associations that Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Body Mass Index Loss Have with Deficit Accumulation Frailty
Authors: Olson KayLoni , Houston Denise K. , Ross Johnathan , Wing Rena R. , Simpson Felicia R. , Pandey Ambarish , Walkup Michael P. , Yang Mia , Espeland Mark A.
Published: December 2023

Introduction/Purpose

Lower cardiorespiratory fitness and obesity may accelerate aging processes. The degree to which changes in fitness and body mass index (BMI) may alter the rate of aging may be important for planning treatment. We assessed cross-sectional and longitudinal associations that cardiorespiratory fitness and BMI had with a deficit accumulation frailty index.

Methods

Fitness, based on standardized graded exercise tests, and weight to calculate body mass index at baseline and year 4 were collected from 3,944 participants, ages 45-76, in the Action for Health in Diabetes (Look AHEAD) randomized controlled clinical trial. A validated 38-item deficit accumulation frailty index (FI) was used as a marker of aging. Associations between baseline and changes in fitness and BMI with changes in FI were assessed using linear models.

Results

Both baseline and 4-year changes in fitness and BMI were independently associated with 4-year changes in frailty (all p < 0.001). Mean [95% confidence interval] changes in FI ranged from -0.001 [-0.005,0.002] for participants in the group with the greatest fitness increase and BMI loss to 0.017 [0.013,0.020] for participants in the group with the greatest fitness loss and BMI gain. Associations of 4-year changes in fitness and BMI with FI changes were similar across subgroups based on age, gender, baseline BMI, diabetes duration, and cardiovascular disease history. Increased fitness across 4 years was associated with less FI accumulation independent of baseline fitness.

Conclusions

Adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity may slow aging processes captured by a FI by increasing their cardiorespiratory fitness and losing weight.
Selective screening for inherited metabolic disorders in a tertiary care hospital of Karachi – A retrospective chart review
Authors: Kanani Fatima , Shahid Saba , Sameer Dua , Maqsood Sidra
Published: December 2023

Background & Objective: Selective high-risk screening of children suspected of having inherited metabolic disorders was conducted jointly by Chemical Pathology section and the Pediatric Department of Indus Hospital and Health Network- (IHHN) from October 2020-March 2022. Tandem mass spectrometry (MS) for newborn screening was recently introduced in a local laboratory. We did a selective high screening of children for metabolic disorders by using MS for neonates and other relevant tests for older children in our hospital. The present study was undertaken to get an estimate of the number of metabolic cases screened and identified after inclusion of an extended workup.

Methods: This is a retrospective chart review of children who were selectively screened for IMDs. Patients’ records with ages ranging from birth to fourteen years of age were retrieved from the electronic records department of IHHN from October 2020 to March 2022. Records were searched for demographic data, history, signs, symptoms, and lab investigations. All relevant information was recorded on a pre-designed questionnaire.

Results: A total of 178 children were screened for inherited metabolic disorders. Majority of the children screened were less than one month of age 96 (54%). Consanguinity was noted in 74 (41.5%) children. Most common symptoms observed were failure to thrive in 77 children (43%), hypoglycemia in 45 children (25%), and feeding difficulty in 36 children (20%). Inherited metabolic disorders were confirmed in 12 children out of which five had congenital adrenal hyperplasia, four had cystic fibrosis and three children had congenital hypothyroidism.

Conclusion: In the present study, we were able to screen several children after inclusion of an extended metabolic workup. However, confirmation of many disorders like fatty acid oxidation defects, disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, and sphingolipidosis could not be done due to lack of confirmatory tests. We recommend that confirmatory tests of these disorders be included in local labs.

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.2(ICON).8985

How to cite this: Kanani F, Shahid S, Sameer D, Maqsood S. Selective screening for inherited metabolic disorders in a tertiary care hospital of Karachi – A retrospective chart review. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(2):S80-S84. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.2(ICON).8985

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Food consumption and adherence to dietary guidelines among Jordanian children and adolescents
Authors: Alkhatib Buthaina , Al Hourani Huda , Al-Shami Islam K. , Al-Jawaldeh Ayoub
Published: December 2023

Background Early-life food consumption patterns may affect children’s health by increasing susceptibility to developing non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) in adulthood. Aims To evaluate Jordanian children and adolescents’ energy and macronutrient intake and how closely they adhere to dietary recommendations. Methods This cross-sectional study used data from Jordan’s Population-based Food Consumption Survey, a household population-based study conducted in Jordan between 2021 and 2022 (561 children and adolescents 8-19 years). Dietary intake was assessed using the two non-consecutive 24-hour dietary recall methods (24-h DR). The estimated food group and nutrient intakes were compared to nutritional recommendations, including MyPlate dietary guidelines. Results The prevalence of overweight/obese individuals based on body mass index (BMI) was 44%, and the average waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) was 24.7%. Compared to MyPlate dietary guidelines, children and adolescents had a higher added sugar intake (57g/day). Also, consuming vegetables, fruits, and dairy fell short of MyPlate dietary guidelines. The total discretionary calorie intake in children and adolescents was approximately one-third of the total energy intake. Conclusion The food consumption of Jordanian children and adolescents includes high intakes of discretionary calories, with a low intake of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. The prevalence of overweight/obesity was elevated compared to international norms.
Una reflexión sobre las prácticas educativas inclusivas en contexto de encierro con Jóvenes Adultos en Penitenciaría de Mendoza
Authors: Ponciano Elio , Castilla Mónica
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo surge de un Proyecto de Tesis de Maestría sobre educación en relación con la convivencia escolar y las prácticas inclusivas que desarrolla una escuela en contexto de encierro. El entramado que sugiere la complejidad de la interinstitucionalidad, sumado a las políticas educativas y penitenciarias y al poco desarrollo de investigaciones en el ámbito, hacen que este estudio sea novedoso y a la vez interesante por la posibilidad de alcanzar resultados significativos que favorezcan el desarrollo de prácticas inclusivas desde la reflexión de toda la comunidad que involucra la Escuela en el trabajo con los jóvenes adultos. Para poder comprender esta realidad compleja abordamos una descripción del sistema penitenciario de Mendoza, en relación con jóvenes y adultos y el funcionamiento de la escuela dentro de la penitenciaría. Así mismo caracterizaremos la comunidad educativa que se conforma en la cárcel, y esbozaremos las estrategias de entrada al campo.
Cultura de la educación, vida familiar y aspiraciones educativas en una comunidad del occidente de México
Authors: Martínez Curiel Enrique , Goyas Mejía Ramón
Published: December 2023

El análisis de las aspiraciones educativas de los jóvenes y adolescentes es uno de los puntos centrales para determinar las trayectorias educativas de los jóvenes y adolescentes. El presente estudio se abordará a partir de la dinámica de la vida familiar y las prácticas educativas de los hijos que viven en distintos hogares de una comunidad del occidente de México. Por medio del estudio de las relaciones paternofiliales se explora la cultura de la educación en el hogar, con el fin de indagar sobre el impacto de la vida familiar en el desarrollo de las aspiraciones educativas de los jóvenes y adolescentes que cursan el nivel de secundaria (del siete al noveno grado) y bachillerato (del diez al grado doce) en una comunidad del occidente de México. El aporte teórico sobre el capital cultural de Bourdieu (2001a) y sobre el capital social de Coleman (1988) nos ayudarán a establecer un marco conceptual preciso para abordar las dimensiones de la vida familiar y el entorno educativo de los hijos en Ameca. Retomamos también lo propuesto por Ho y Williams (1996) así como por McNeal (1999). En ese sentido, las relaciones familiares entre padres e hijos y su entorno educativo, son analizadas por una serie de dimensiones factoriales.
El trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (tdah). La preocupación de las familias de afectados y la necesidad de ampliar conocimientos de los profesionales de la educación
Authors: Domínguez Martín Rosa
Published: December 2023

El Trastorno por Déficit de Atención e Hiperactividad (TDAH) ha incrementado su visibilidad social en los últimos años. De forma similar han aumentado los diagnósticos realizados cuyo resultado han sido multitud de afectados por TDAH en las aulas. Partiendo de esta realidad se expone en este trabajo la red asociativa española creada por las familias, la necesidad de ampliar conocimientos expresada por los profesionales de la educación y la respuesta legislativa que se ofrece por parte del gobierno español y las comunidades autónomas. Las familias de afectados han creado en España una red asociativa a través de la cual compartir preocupaciones, inquietudes e información. Por su parte los profesionales de la educación, que deben atender cotidianamente a los afectados de forma adecuada en sus aulas, demandan formación al respecto sobre el trastorno en sí y sobre cómo trabajar para favorecer el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje. Se han realizado cambios legislativos al respecto, incluyendo el TDAH en la Ley Orgánica para la Mejora de la Calidad Educativa (LOMCE) y creando en las diferentes comunidades autónomas Protocolos de actuación coordinada.
El juego dramático como estrategia de inclusión y de educación emocional: evaluación de una experiencia en educación infantil
Authors: Tejado Cabeza Bárbara
Published: December 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es presentar los resultados de la evaluación de una experiencia educativa que introduce el juego dramático como estrategia para promover el trabajo de la inclusión y las emociones en Educación Infantil. Al mismo tiempo, se desea profundizar en el papel qué ha de desempeñar el docente para el logro de una educación inclusiva de calidad orientada al desarrollo emocional en la primera infancia. Para ello se ha evaluado una experiencia educativa que ha sido llevada a la práctica con niños y niñas de cinco años, en un centro caracterizado por una gran diversidad cultural y étnica. Se ha aplicado una metodología de investigación evaluativa, con enfoque cualitativo, empleando observación participativa, reuniones y entrevistas a las maestras que han implementado el proyecto. Los resultados de la experiencia muestran que dicha propuesta ha contribuido a promover el desarrollo emocional de los escolares y la cohesión grupal, a la par que se ha atendido a la diversidad. Asimismo, el profesorado ha actuado como guía, al escuchar y dar voz al alumnado. En conclusión, se ha constatado que el juego dramático ha resultado efectivo como estrategia promotora de una emocionalidad positiva en los escolares, y como estrategia de inclusión
Práctica y agotamiento del derecho de abintestato en el cabildo catedral de Sevilla.
Authors: Regalado González-Serna Víctor Daniel
Published: December 2023

Desde la Edad Media fue un privilegio del cabildo catedral hispalense heredar a sus miembros fallecidos en abintestato. Esta costumbre se fue perfeccionando a lo largo de los siglos gracias a su práctica. Sin embargo, en el siglo XVIII comenzó a debilitarse este derecho de la institución ante el aumento de poder del Estado y la justicia real. Temiéndose su extinción por mandato judicial la institución procuró alargar la existencia de este derecho mediante la negociación y la discreción en la ejecución de estas herencias. En esta investigación analizaremos el final de esta práctica en el cabildo catedral de Sevilla.
Servicio nobiliario, intervencionismo regio y gobierno municipal: Antón González de Almonte, agente de Juan II en la ciudad de Sevilla y secretario de Juan de Guzmán, I duque de Medina Sidonia (1435-1469)
Authors: Cañas Gálvez Francisco de Paula
Published: December 2023

En este trabajo se estudia la trayectoria cortesana de Antón González de Almonte, secretario del I duque de Medina Sidonia y escribano de cámara de Juan II de Castilla. Se trata de una figura relevante –aunque escasamente conocida– para entender mejor el desarrollo y dinamismo que los oficios curiales del aparato burocrático-administrativo de la Corona –también de la nobleza y el alto clero– experimentaron tras la llegada de los Trastámara al trono de Castilla con el consiguiente afianzamiento de unas estructuras institucionales y de gobierno que contribuyeron de manera determinante a extender y fortalecer el poder de las élites castellanas en los diferentes frentes de actuación política y gobierno.
Frente al poder real, la resistencia de un linaje. Los Saavedra y la pacificación del reino de Sevilla por los Reyes Católicos
Authors: García Domínguez Francisco Javier
Published: December 2023

En este trabajo se analiza la desobediencia, materializada a través de la resistencia armada, del linaje nobiliario de los Saavedra a los intentos de los Reyes Católicos por pacificar el territorio sevillano y consolidar su autoridad monárquica. El mariscal Fernán Arias de Saavedra, desde sus plazas fortificadas de Tarifa, Zahara y Utrera, demostró su oposición a la línea política abanderada por los nuevos reyes y, sintiendo amenazados los intereses de su linaje, se negó a restituir varias fortalezas, lo que acabó provocando el asedio de Utrera y el posterior decaimiento de esta rama familiar del linaje. En el presente estudio se aportan nuevos datos y una visión más amplia de un conflicto que, por su singularidad, ya había llamado la atención de los especialistas.
CONCHA YBARRA MENCOS, UN ESPACIO PICTÓRICO SINGULAR
Authors: Iglesias Cumplido Alicia
Published: December 2023

La pintura de Concha Ybarra muestra una evolución constante desde los primeros bodegones pintados en la última década del siglo XX, pasando de un lenguaje naturalista bien simplificado a unos planteamientos simbólicos con clara influencia de la pintura de Henri Matisse, a partir de la que ha creado un estilo propio muy personal. La importancia de las exposiciones individuales en Sevilla, Cádiz, Algeciras, Valencia, y sobre todo Madrid, la presentan como una de las pintoras más destacadas y significativas de la actualidad, cuyo estilo se analiza aquí.
LO GROTESCO EN EL SURREALISMO.
Authors: Duarte María
Published: December 2023

La categoría estética de lo grotesco experimentó una revalorización considerable durante el siglo XX, haciéndose difícil de abarcar por completo sus manifestaciones en este momento. Ello podría deberse en gran medida a la ruptura que propusieron las nuevas vanguardias con respecto al arte académico, ya que lo grotesco, por su carácter transgresor, servía como medio para manifestar las aspiraciones de muchos artistas, y en algunos casos, también de movimientos concretos, como lo fue el surrealismo. Este celebraba los aspectos más subversivos y ocultos del individuo, por lo que muchos de los pertenecientes al grupo se sirvieron de esta categoría como medio para expresarlos.
Browary Ziem Zachodnich i Północnych w latach 1945-1951: Tom 2. Katalog
Authors: Dryja Sławomir
Published: December 2023

Ustalenie zachodnich granic Polski, które nastąpiło w 1945 roku, oznaczało przyłączenie ziem III Rzeszy położonych na wschód od Odry i Nysy Łużyckiej. W porównaniu z ziemiami II Rzeczypospolitej przejętymi przez Związek Radziecki na wschodzie były to tereny znacznie lepiej uprzemysłowione, pokryte gęstą siecią komunikacyjną, z kilkoma dużymi ośrodkami przemysłowymi. Ziemie te zostały w znaczącym stopniu zniszczone w wyniku szeroko pojętych działań wojennych. Wyposażenie wielu fabryk zostało zdewastowane, wywiezione za Odrę lub do Związku Radzieckiego, rozszabrowane czy poprostu bezmyślnie zniszczone. Wedle oficjalnych danych Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Reform Rolnych z 1946 roku pod koniec 1938 roku działało w Polsce 137 browarów, których potencjał wykorzystany był w 35%. Na Kresach Wschodnich pozostało 39 zakładów o potencjale nieprzekraczającym ¼ możliwości przedwojennych. Na przyłączonych ziemiach poniemieckich miało znajdować się 111 browarów o mocach produkcyjnych porównywalnych do przedwojennego przemysłu piwowarskiego. Poważną wątpliwość budzi ostatnia liczba. Obejmowała ona bowiem jedynie zakłady włączone (choć niekoniecznie wykorzystane) w ówczesne struktury przemysłu piwowarskiego. Źródła niemieckie z lat 1937-1942 wymieniają199 browarów, choć nie wszystkie z nich były czynne. Kwerenda w źródłach powojennych przyniosła informacje o 170 browarach, wśród których znalazła się spora grupa zakładów niewymienionych w dokumentach niemieckich. Chodzi tu o browary zamknięte w czasie Wielkiej Wojny lub niedługo po jej zakończeniu, a niekiedy znacznie wcześniej, wciąż jednak identyfikowalne w ówczesnym krajobrazie. W katalogu uwzględniono łącznie 230 obiektów. Ułożono go zgodnie z podziałem terytorialnym struktur piwowarskich, z zastrzeżeniem, że ulegał on pewnym modyfikacjom w trakcie kolejnych reorganizacji. Notki katalogowe ujmują podstawowe zagadnienia związane z pojedynczymi zakładami. Zasadniczą trudnością badawczą były dotkliwe luki źródłowe, niekiedy niemożliwe do wypełnienia. Podstawowe zagadnienia badawcze wraz z wnioskami zostaną przedstawione w pierwszym tomie niniejszego opracowania.
Vozes da diferença: oficina midiática de rádio e a Reforma Psiquiátrica brasileira
Authors: Pereira de Freitas Yago , Silva Matos de Souza Liane Caroline , Fantesia de Jesus Ariadne , Colmenero Cunha Thiago
Published: December 2023

O Espaço da Diferença integra a programação da web rádio comunitária Revolução FM. É produzido coletivamente com usuários dos serviços públicos de saúde mental do Instituto Municipal Nise da Silveira (RJ), sob a coordenação do Centro de Convivência e Cultura Trilhos do Engenho. Discute-se, a partir dessa iniciativa, a relação entre a Reforma Psiquiátrica brasileira junto à arte e à cultura, os tensionamentos e as possibilidades do conceito de oficina terapêutica e os benefícios do trabalho com tecnologias midiáticas na potencialização da expressividade, autonomia e trocas sociais no contexto do sofrimento psíquico. Afirma-se o programa Espaço da Diferença como oficina midiática, um projeto consonante a uma diversidade de realizações coletivas em audiovisual que se relacionam à Reforma Psiquiátrica e ao papel do Centro de Convivência no desenvolvimento desses encontros.

 

Palavras-Chave: web rádio; centro de convivência; saúde mental; oficina terapêutica; Reforma Psiquiátrica.
Pelatihan dan Pembuatan Kapal Long Boat Fiberglass untuk Masyarakat Agats, Kabupaten Asmat, Papua Selatan
Authors: Utama Danu , Aryawan Wasis Dwi , Setyawan Dony , Arif Muhammad Sholikhan , Wahidi Sufian Imam
Published: December 2023

Pelatihan dan pembuatan Kapal Long Boat Fiberglass merupakan hibah dari Kementerian Sosial RI untuk masyarakat Kabupaten Asmat melalui Keuskupan Agats yang dilaksanakan oleh ITS. Kegiatan ini berupa Pelatihan membuat kapal fiberglass untuk pemuda Asmat serta hasilnya berupa 27 (dua puluh tujuh) unit kapal long boat fiberglass yang dibangun oleh pemuda lokal Asmat dengan disupervisi oleh Tim dari Teknik Perkapalan ITS. Kapal long boat fiberglass yang telah dibangun selanjutnya dihibahkan kepada masyarakat Asmat melalui Keuskupan Agats. ITS melalui Tim dari Departemen Teknik Perkapalan terjun langsung ke Asmat untuk memberikan pelatihan serta mengontrol proses pembangunan kapal. Pelatihan dan pembangunan 27 kapal long boat dimulai pada awal bulan Juli 2022 dan selesai pada bulan Mei 2023. Pemuda Asmat yang mengikuti pelatihan adalah 30 orang dan beberapa diantaranya selanjutnya dilibatkan langsung dalam proses pembangunan kapal long boat fiberglass. Pada tanggal 1 Juni 2023, 27 kapal long boat fiberglass Asmat diresmikan langsung oleh Ibu Tri Rismaharini selaku Meteri Sosial RI. Sejumlah 27 kapal long boat yang dibangun memiliki spesifikasi L panjang kapal 9,00 m, B lebar kapal 1.75 m, T sarat air 0.45 m dan diberi 1 (satu) mesin penggerak outboard engine dengan daya 40 hp. Kapal-kapal ini dilengkapi perlengkapan tambat dan labuh juga peralatan keselamatan standar.
Implementasi Photovoltaic On-Grid guna Meminimalisir Pemadaman Listrik Bergilir serta Jaringan Telekomunikasi di Pulau Bawean
Authors: Wibowo Rony Seto , Penangsang Ontoseno , Aryani Ni Ketut , Mukti Prasetiyono Hari , Pamuji Feby Agung , Mardiyanto Ronny
Published: December 2023

Bawean yang berada di 135 km dari utara Kabupaten Gresik adalah kepulauan dengan luas wilayah 197,42 km2. Dengan jumlah penduduk yang semakin meningkat sepanjang tahun, beban listrik yang harus ditanggung juga semakin meningkat. Kecamatan Sangkapura di Pulau Bawean memiliki jumlah pengguna listrik mencapai 17.112 orang. Akan tetapi, dengan pembangkit konvensional, penduduk Bawean kesulitan dalam segi ekonomi dan ketersediaan bahan bakar. Upaya peningkatan kapasitas dari pembangkit perlu ditingkatkan sebab pemadaman listrik merugikan perekonomian dari warga setempat. Energi terbarukan seperti energi surya dapat menjadi salah satu pembangkit alternatif karena pulau Bawean memiliki potensi energi surya yang besar dengan rata-rata intensitas radiasi matahari sebesar 5,5 kWh/m2/hari. Hal ini menjadikan Pulau Bawean sebagai salah satu daerah yang berpotensi untuk pengembangan energi surya. Di samping itu, masyarakat Bawean masih kesulitan mengakses layanan telekomunikasi akibat penyediaan akses internet yang belum merata, khususnya penyedia WiFi yang sangat jarang ditemui. Seiring dengan berkembangnya teknologi seputar energi baru terbarukan dan telekomunikasi, pengaplikasian teknologi tepat guna diperlukan di daerah terpencil seperti Pulau Bawean. Salah satu solusi yang dapat diimplementasikan adalah memasang photovoltaic dengan tipe hybrid untuk menyuplai energi yang dibutuhkan oleh modem WiFi guna menunjang kebutuhan masyarakat setempat. Selain itu, beban yang dapat disuplai adalah berupa sebuah masjid, mengingat 100% penduduk Pulau Bawean memeluk Agama Islam. Dengan demikian, maka pelaksanaan kegiatan peribadatan tidak terganggu oleh adanya pemadaman bergilir.
Dendeng Olahan Ikan Laut dan Tawar Bernilai Ekonomis dan Bergizi Tinggi Potensi Daerah Kapas Krampung Surabaya
Authors: Wahyudi Suhud , Widiana Muslichah Erma , Adityo R. Dimas , Surjanto Sentot Didik , Hanafi Lukman
Published: December 2023

Mitra pada program pengabdian ini adalah IKM Nelayan Q yang dimiliki oleh Siti Chotimah. Toko dan tempat produksi berada di Jl. Kapas Krampung No.45 Surabaya. Tujuan dari program ini adalah menciptakan kesejahteraan ekonomi bagi masyarakat di sekitar lokasi wisata kenjeran dengan melakukan inovasi produk seperti dendeng dan abon aneka rasa dari ikan laut maupun ikan tawar. Peningkatan produk kearifan lokal diharapkan menjadi bagian peningkatan ekodaya daerah pesisir Kenjeran Surabaya. Permasalahan yang ada yakni proses produksi pada penghalusan bumbu dan daging ikan selama ini masih secara konvensional, proses pengeringan dendeng menggunakan sinar matahari, pemasaran produk dendeng masih terbatas, merk mitra masih kurang dikenali dan tidak mudah ditemukan oleh calon konsumen, manajemen usaha belum diterapkan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian yakni pelatihan, pendampingan, penggunaan dan perawatan penggunaan mesin pelumat (chopper), mesin pengering (oven). Memberikan pelatihan dan pendampingan ekonomi kreatif dan inovasi pembuatan produk dan dipasarkan secara e-marketing. Memberikan pelatihan, serta pemahaman manajemen dan entrepreneurship yang aplikatif. Sehinga mitra memiliki skill entrepreneur dan mampu menjawab tantangan masa depan berdasar IPTEK, fungsi manajemen dan fungsi operasional manajemen, serta muncul wirausaha baru.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Pembuatan Animasi 2D pada Kru Studio Progresif TV untuk Iklan Pendek di PP Bumi Sholawat Sidoarjo Berbasis Project Based Learning
Authors: Zikky Moh , Darmawan Zakha Maisat Eka , Rante Hestiasari , Santoso Tri Budi , Fathoni Kholid , Sukaridhoto Sritrusta , Zainuddin Muhammad Agus , Susanto Dwi , Sarinastiti Widi , Anggraeni Martianda Erste , Dianta Ashafidz Fauzan , Darmawan Zakha Maisat Eka , Faradisa Rosiyah , Aji Rendra Suprobo
Published: December 2023

Potensi industri kreatif di indonesia khususnya pada periklanan digital memiliki potensi yang sangat besar. Pada tahun 2023, belanja iklan mencapai $ 2,55 milliar. Saat ini industri periklanan lebih bervariasi, salah satunya dengan mengadopsi konsep animasi. Dengan menggunakan animasi, iklan lebih dinamis dan memiliki daya tarik visual. Namun ketersediaan SDM yang memiliki kompetensi di bidang animasi periklanan saat ini sangat terbatas. Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya, melalui Departemen Teknologi Multimedia Kreatif, Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Multimedia melakukan program pengabdian masyarakat berupa pelatihan pembuatan Iklan berbasis animasi 2D pada Progressive TV PP Bumi Sholawat Sidoarjo. Diharapkan dengan pelatihan ini mampu meningkatkan kompetensi SDM talenta digital di Indonesia Khususnya di Sidoarjo.
Pembuatan Pupuk Organik Menuju Peningkatan Produktivitas Lahan Pertanian Desa Pandanan Kabupaten Bangkalan
Authors: Utama Widya , Wihardjaka Anicetus , Viandari Nourma Al , Warnana Dwa Desa , Lestari Wien , Komara Eki , Imaaduddiin Muhammad Hafiizh , Indriani Rista F. , Garini Sherly A. , Putra Dhea P. N. , Ramadhani Annisa V.
Published: December 2023

Salah satu wilayah pertanian aktif di Kabupaten Bangkalan adalah Desa Pandanan. Tingginya potensi degradasi lahan di Desa Pandanan menjadikan upaya mitigasi degradasi lahan harus segera dilakukan. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan adalah melalui pengabdian kepada masyarakat (abmas) oleh tim dari Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember dan Badan Riset Inovasi Nasional terkait optimasi kesuburan lahan pertanian. Kegiatan abmas yang dilakukan berfokus pada tiga tahap utama yakni: (1) Sosialisasi/penyuluhan terkait pentingnya optimasi kesuburan lahan pertanian berbasis data (satelit dan validasi lapangan), (2) penyuluhan/sosialisasi terkait penggunaan pupuk organik berbahan dasar limbah peternakan lokal Desa Pandanan, dan (3) pelatihan serta pendampingan pembuatan pupuk organik. Hasil sosialisasi dan pelatihan menunjukkan bahwa kelompok tani Harapan Jaya 1, Desa Pandanan mampu mengolah limbah peternakan setempat menjadi pupuk organik, dengan adanya kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan, keterampilan, kemandirian petani dan masyarakat terhadap input pertanian, sehingga dapat mengoptimalkan kesuburan tanah seiring waktu dengan mengurangi penggunaan pupuk kimia yang memiliki potensi mencemari lingkungan khususnya lahan pertanian. Kedepan secara bertahap diharapakan dapat meningkatkan produktivitas lahan pertanian dan ekonomi yang berdampak pada kesejahteraan masyarakat khususnya para petani Desa Pandanan Kabupaten Bangkalan.