bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Empowering Environmental Consciousness: Creating High School E-Modules for Sustainable Change
Authors: Sari Meilani Tirta , Hartono Hartono , Sumarni Sri
Published: March 2024

This study aims to develop valid, practical, and effective e-modules in subjects related to environmental change-oriented biology. This study uses the Rowntree development model which consists of three stages, namely: (1) the planning stage; (2) writing preparation; (3) writing and editing stages. In the third stage, the evaluation is carried out by means of a timer evaluation (self-evaluation, expert review, one-to-one, small group and field tests). The subjects of this study were students grade X at a senior high school in Palembang. The data collection methods employed in this study encompassed observation, interviews, walkthroughs, questionnaires, and tests. The average validation score, based on the results of three validators, was 91%, indicating a high level of validity. The practicality test results from the one-to-one evaluation and the small group evaluation yielded a score of 91.3% (very valid) for the one-to-one test and 90.75% for the small group test, placing them in the highly practical category. The effectiveness test yielded an N-gain result of 0.796, indicating a high level of efficacy. Based on the collected results, it can be inferred that the designed E-Module is valid, practical, and effective.
Exploring Vocational High School EFL Teacher’s Role in the Problem-based Learning: Emancipated Curriculum Context in Indonesia
Authors: Mardiant Raniah , Damayanti Ika Lestari
Published: March 2024

The shift to a PBL-oriented approach necessitates a reevaluation of the roles and identities of teachers. In the context of vocational high school English classrooms, where there may be diverse student backgrounds, aspirations, and career paths, exploring how English teachers adapt their roles as facilitators, mentors, and content experts can provide crucial insights. Additionally, understanding the factors that influence teachers' willingness and ability to embrace these roles within the context of an emancipated curriculum remains largely unexplored. Thus, this research aims to discover teachers’ role in implementing problem-based learning in the Emancipated Curriculum. This qualitative case study employed an interview to one English honorarium teacher as the main instrument, which covered the questions regarding teacher’s understanding and practice of the teacher’s role in problem-based learning. Through thematic analysis, the study revealed that, in general, the teacher’s role is in line with the previous related study, theory, and the goals of the Emancipated Curriculum in which the role of the teacher is: as the facilitator, evaluator, and guide.  The findings provide practical implications for educational policymakers, school administrators, teacher educators, and English teachers seeking to enhance student engagement, motivation, and skill development in vocational education settings, specifically the findings allow teachers to learn and understand the teacher’s role in the classroom to support students in achieving problem-based learning objectives.
Analysis HOTS Problem Solving: Student Learning Outcomes from Student Facilitator and Explaining and Geogebra-Assisted Discovery Learning Models
Authors: Linda Linda , Abdillah Abdillah , Mandailina Vera , Syaharuddin Syaharuddin
Published: March 2024

Educators need to think about the difficulties that students often face when faced with high-order thinking skills in order to improve the teaching and learning system through the use of the right learning methods. This study aims to compare learning outcomes between using the Student Facilitator and Explaining the learning model with Discovery Learning powered by Geogebra to help students be critical, creative, and innovative in solving problems in the form of High Order Thinking Skills questions to think about in the context of science and everyday life. This experiment uses quantitative methods and is conducted in two classes XI with a total of 32 samples, namely 13 students of Experiment A and 19 students of Experiment B. This study uses instruments in the form of HOTS questions, consisting of 5 descriptive questions with pre-test and post-test designs so that the generated data is tested with JASP and SPSS software. In the Geogebra-powered Discovery Learning model, the p-value is 0.059 with an average of 20.000, while in the Geogebra-powered Student Facilitator and Explaining learning model, the p-value is 0.276 with an average of 52.947. Thus, the learning model suitable for the application of Geogebra software is Student Facilitator and Explaining based on the generated data and has a higher learning outcome value than the pre-test and post-test of the Discovery Learning learning model. This research can be a reference for education in education because of the need for proper technology to support the teaching and learning activities for students.
Quality Analysis of PDCA-Based Edupreneurship in 21st-Century Higher Education
Authors: Hayati Rifaatussalwa , Nurdin Diding , Prihatin Eka , Triatna Cepi
Published: March 2024

The objective of this qualitative descriptive study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle in enhancing the quality of entrepreneurship education, or "edupreneurship," within universities, with a focus on Tangerang Raya University. This research engaged key stakeholders from the university, including the Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs, deans and vice deans of the Faculty of Economics, Business and Humanities, the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, and the Faculty of Engineering, as well as coordinators of study programs and students participating in edupreneurship initiatives. The findings indicate that the PDCA cycle significantly contributes to the improvement of edupreneurship quality and achievements at Tangerang Raya University. By facilitating the identification of weaknesses, the PDCA cycle enables continuous enhancements in the entrepreneurial education process. Despite its effectiveness, the implementation of the PDCA cycle in edupreneur programs encounters several challenges. These include constraints such as limited resources (budgets, teaching staff, and facilities), implementation hurdles, varying levels of engagement among members, shifting priorities, challenges in identifying opportunities, time limitations, difficulties in impact assessment, collaboration challenges, member turnover, and environmental uncertainties.This study underscores the PDCA cycle's potential in fostering edupreneurship within universities. However, it also highlights the necessity for addressing the aforementioned obstacles to fully leverage the PDCA cycle's capabilities in enhancing the quality of edupreneurship education. Addressing these challenges is essential for the sustained success and effectiveness of edupreneur programs driven by the PDCA quality management cycle.
Students’ Perceived Challenges and Learning Strategies of English Medium of Instruction in the International Nursing Program – A Descriptive Quantitative Study
Authors: Situmorang Komilie , Pramusita Santa Maya
Published: March 2024

Achieving international recognition has motivated the universities in Indonesia to shift to international programs. An unmistakable and notable initiative is the adoption of English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI), which has elicited both positive and negative responses. This study investigates the obstacles and educational approaches of nursing students when utilising EMI. The study aims to examine students' perceived problems related to language and learning in an EMI context, as well as the techniques they use. The participants of this study are 176 Indonesian students majoring in Nursing. The participants were asked to fill in the survey questionnaires on the challenges they face and the strategies they use in EMI learning. The collected data were analysed using SPSS quantitatively. The major findings are that most students encountered a moderate level of language and learning challenges and sought L2 support strategies in coping with their language and learning challenges. There is less pressure on the students’ side as no native-speaker teacher is involved in establishing the EMI program. This study concludes that the students are ready for the EMI program. The study further suggests the potential of supporting the students through the concurrent support model by Macaro’s language support model.
Designing the Curriculum of the Islamic Banking Study Program towards Higher Education Sustainable Learning
Authors: Putra Purnama , Fahlevi Rizal , Rahmawati Rafika , Isfandayani Isfandayani
Published: March 2024

The acceleration of change with the COVID-19 pandemic has made a leap in all aspects, including the banking industry. Islamic banking, which is only a few decades old, has shown a significant increase in assets and institutions that need to be supported by the presence of human resources who understand the characteristics of these institutions so that they do not only focus on domestic affairs but develop overseas. Redesigning the Islamic banking curriculum is urgent in order to prepare the students to become graduates who can be in line with the needs of industrial world. This study aims to redesign the Islamic banking curriculum through in-depth study of stakeholders, namely study program administrators, industry associations (Islamic banking), graduate users, and scientific associations. The method used in this research is a combination by first mapping using the Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat (SWOT) method and then deepening and matching it with the Analytic Network Process (ANP) method to produce priority strategy. The priorities generated based on the SWOT and ANP matrices are : (1) Increasing stakeholder links and matches, (2) Increasing graduate competence, (3) Periodic review and evaluation of the curriculum, (4) Increasing Lecturer capacity. Therefore, Sustainable learning in Islamic banking must be supported by stakeholders by linking and matching in order to fill the need with the availability of competent human resources.
Management Model of Character Education Based Whole School Development Approach: A Research and Development
Authors: Marnayana Marnayana , Nawas Muhammad Zuhri Abu , Baderiah Baderiah , Guntur Muhammad
Published: March 2024

One aspect that has yet to receive much attention in the era of Education 4.0 is character education for students. For this reason, innovation is needed in developing a character education management model based on the whole school development approach. This study aims to develop a model of character education management for vocational school students. Using an RD design, this study involved teachers at vocational schools and validators in Palopo City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, validation sheets, and observation sheets and were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The study results show that the whole school development approach-based character education management model is valid, practical, and effective in developing student character. With these findings, it is hoped that vocational school teachers can develop a character education management model according to the needs of their respective schools so as to develop into better individuals in all aspects of life.
The Development of Online Teaching Materials for Indonesia Foreign Speaker Level 5
Authors: Muzaki Helmi
Published: March 2024

Indonesian Language Learning for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) is increasingly in demand, especially BIPA learning, which is carried out online. However, in online BIPA learning, there are still obstacles. The obstacle is the availability of BIPA online teaching materials. This research aims to produce BIPA online teaching materials that are feasible for BIPA 5 students. This study uses the ADDIE development model to Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. The resulting teaching materials are adapted to SKL BIPA 5 and consist of seven lessons that can be used for online BIPA learning. The seven units of material are natural disasters, historical places, Indonesian cuisine, short stories, let us discuss, creative poetry, and the hero. The presentation structure for each unit consists of learning objectives, pre-activity, material descriptions, practice questions, grammar notes, new vocabulary tables, and Indonesian insights. The material in each unit is designed to train the four language skills. Based on the due diligence on content, language, graphics and organization, presentation, and cultural elements in teaching materials, BIPA 5 online teaching materials are suitable for use by BIPA 5 students.
Revitalizing Educational Leadership: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Transformational Leadership in Indonesia Academic Settings
Authors: Hardianto Hardianto , Hidayat Hidayat , Wulandari Ayu , Sulastri Sulastri , Nofriser Nofriser
Published: March 2024

This research was motivated by the limited research on the transformational leadership style of school principals. Transformational leadership is mostly researched on company leaders. This research aims to describe previously published research on transformational leadership of school principals. This research uses a literature review method, with the main source being articles that have been published in the journals Sinta 1 and Sinta 2. Search for articles using the keywords transformational leadership and “kepemimpinan transformasional”. Data analysis was carried out deductively, inductively, interpretatively, comparatively and historically. The research results show that thirteen variables are influenced by the principal's transformational leadership. Three variables moderate the influence of transformational leadership on other variables. A transformational school principal can be a source of inspiration for teachers and education staff.
Cultivating Compassion: Assessing the Impact of Virtual Group Guidance and Modeling Techniques on Heightening Students' Charity Enthusiasm
Authors: Jannati Zhila , Idi Abdullah , Erlina Dian
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of virtual group guidance using modeling techniques to increase students' interest in giving alms in terms of input, output and implementation process. The research method used is mixed methods, namely embedded design. This research involved class X students using purposive sampling, namely ten students for the experimental group and the control group. Researchers used research instruments on the psychological scale of interest in giving alms, interviews, observation and documentation. The research results found that 1) virtual group guidance using modeling techniques was proven to be effective in increasing students' interest in giving alms in terms of input and output. This is based on the pre-test score obtained in the experimental group, namely 165 (61.34%) in the poor category. Meanwhile, the average post-test score was 213.9 (79.81%) in the medium category. The sig (2-tailed) value obtained is 0.002 where 0.002 0.05 from the results of the Paired Sampled T-Test. So, it is proven that there is a significant difference when compared before and after the treatment is applied. The Independent Sampled T-Test also shows that the sig (2-tailed) value is 0.008 where 0.008 0.05 so it can be said that the experimental group is different from the control group regarding their average interest in giving alms; and 2) virtual group guidance with modeling techniques has proven to be effective in increasing students' interest in giving alms in terms of the implementation process which can be seen from the aspects of communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure, all of which are in the high category.
Development of Ethnomathematics-Based Module to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Indriani Elfi , Fauzan Ahmad , Syarif Azmi , Zainil Melva , Gistituati Nurhizrah
Published: March 2024

Critical thinking skills are crucial for students as they are closely tied to their problem-solving capabilities. This study aims to develop a teaching module integrated with the ethnomathematics of the Jam Gadang architecture to enhance students' critical thinking skills on the topic of flat shapes. This research adopts a Research and Development (RD) approach using the Plomp model. The study involves fifth-grade students from a state elementary school in Sungai Jariang in a one-to-one and small-group method trial class, and a state elementary school in Pahambatan Balingka as a field trial class. Data analysis employs validity analysis techniques, practicality analysis techniques utilizing a Likert scale, and effectiveness analysis techniques using a one-group pretest-posttest design. The research instruments include a questionnaire and a critical thinking test. Validation of the teaching module instrument scored 3.6, and student worksheets (LKPD) scored 3.83, both falling into the highly valid category. The practicality of the teaching module reached 92.86%, while the practicality of student worksheets (LKPD) reported 91.18% from the students' perspective and 95.85% from the teacher's perspective, all categorized as highly practical. The Jam Gadang integrated learning modules for ethnomathematics were declared effective in the medium category based on the calculated N-Gain value in field trials of 0.51. Thus, this learning module is suitable for use in improving students' critical thinking skills.
Strategies for Revitalizing Tri Tangtu Local Wisdom Among College Students
Authors: Machfiroh Runik , Rohayani Ida , Hidayat Dicky , Shirakane Kaede
Published: March 2024

The challenge of integrating local wisdom values into the education of the younger generation, especially in the era of digital advancement marked by transitions from 4.0 to 5.0, is primarily due to a lack of awareness, educational curriculum gaps, and generational differences in understanding these values. This research focuses on the Tri Tangtu concept—a key element of West Java's traditional wisdom—emphasizing its significance in maintaining societal balance and harmony between individuals and their environment. The aim is to analyze Tri Tangtu comprehensively and develop strategies to rekindle students' interest in preserving and understanding this cultural legacy. Adopting a qualitative research approach, this study delves into the complexities of rejuvenating Tri Tangtu for student engagement, with data collection conducted through purposive sampling interviews, centering on students from Telkom University in Bandung, Indonesia. Results indicate a decline in students' engagement with traditional cultural values, often perceived as restrictive or superstitious. Notably, this research innovates by strategizing the revival of Tri Tangtu through new media platforms. It concludes that integrating local wisdom values into the curriculum, supported by social programs, community engagement, and technological interventions, is crucial for fostering students' cultural identity.
PENATALAKSANAAN PIJAT OKSITOSIN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PRODUKSI ASI
Authors: Kusmayadi Kayla Adna
Published: March 2024

Pemberian ASI selama 6 bulan pertama sudah ditetapkan dalam peraturan pemerintah No. 33 tahun 2012. Anak yang mendapat ASI eksklusif memiliki risiko stunting yang lebih rendah. Dalam praktiknya ibu sering dihadapkan dengan masalah yang menghambat proses pemberian ASI. Masalah tersebut adalah adanya rasa cemas dan persepsi kekurangan ASI. Hormon oksitosin berperan aktif sebagai hormon yang mendorong ASI keluar dari payudara. Salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan sekresi hormon tersebut adalah dengan melakukan pijat oksitosin. Pijat oksitosin merupakan salah satu intervensi non farmakologi untuk menstimulasi produksi ASI dengan merangsang hormon oksitosin melalui stimulasi sensori dari sistem aferen yang dapat dilakukan untuk membantu ibu dalam proses menyusui. Pijatan ini dilakukan dengan memijat tulang bagian belakang dimulai dari servikalis ke-7 sampai ke kosta 5-6 yang akan mempercepat kerja saraf parasimpatik untuk mengirimkan perintah ke hipotalamus dan menghasilkan hormon oksitosin. Tujuan dari asuhan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan produksi ASI pada ibu nifas. Asuhan ini dilakukan di TPMB Bd. L dan diberikan pada 5 orang responden. Asuhan ini dilakukan selama 3 hari dengan durasi 30 menit. Evaluasi untuk meninjau jumlah produksi ASI dilakukan dengan memompa payudara sebelum dan setelah asuhan diberikan. Hasil asuhan menunjukan bahwa asuhan pijat oksitosin dapat meningkatkan produksi ASI pada ibu nifas.
PEMBERIAN AROMATERAPI ATSIRI MAWAR UNTUK MENGURANGI NYERI PERSALINAN KALA I FASE AKTIF
Authors: Rusliana Riska , Patimah Meti , Imaniar Melsa Sagita
Published: March 2024

Nyeri pada saat bersalin adalah hal yang dialami oleh 90% wanita di Indonesia. Persalinan merupakan kondisi yang akan dialami oleh semua wanita. Hampir 99% wanita bersalin mengalami nyeri. Kondisi ini tidak dapat dihindari perasaan nyeri tersebut bisa menimbulkan masalah pada kondisi fisik.maupun psikis ibu. Nyeri yang tak tertahankan dapat membuat ibu cemas pada saat bersalin sampai stres dan akhirnya kehilangan tenaga untuk mengedan. Salah satu upaya untuk mengurangi nyeri persalinan adalah dengan metode non farmakologis yaitu pemberian aromaterapi minyak atsiri mawar. Intensitas nyeri persalinan dapat berkurang dengan pemberian aromaterapi atsiri mawar karena dapat menghasilkan hormon endorphin yang membuat rasa nyaman sehingga intensitas nyeri pun berkurang. Asuhan ini bertujuan untuk mengurangi intensitas nyeri persalinan kala l fase aktif dengan pemberian aromaterapi atsiri mawar sebanyak 4 tetes yang telah diberi air 10 cc dalam tungku aromaterapi. Subjek asuhan ini adalah 5 responden ibu bersalin kala l fase aktif dari pembukaan 4-10 cm. Penilaian intensitas nyeri persalinan ini menggunakan intrumen Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) sebelum dan sesudah pemberian aromaterapi selama 30 menit. Rata-rata hasil asuhan sebelum dilakukan pemberian aromaterapi minyak atsiri mawar sebesar 5,2 sedangkan rata-rata setelah diberikan sebesar 4,2. Dapat disimpulan bahwa dengan penatalaksanaan pemberian aromaterapi minyak atsiri mawar dapat mengurangi intensitas nyeri persalinan.
PENATALAKSANAAN ENDORPHINE MASSAGE UNTUK PENURUNAN INTENSITAS NYERI PUNGGUNG IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III
Authors: Amanda Natasya Dewi Nur , Nuryuniarti Rissa , Nurdianti Dewi
Published: March 2024

Trimester III pregnancy is a pregnancy that begins at week -28 to week -40. Back pain based on complaints in the third trimester reaches 60% to 80% in Indonesia. Pregnant women experience back pain, caused by the shoulders being pulled back and the spine becoming bent, joints becoming more flexible, and can cause back pain. The aim of this care is to apply endorphine massage management to reduce the intensity of back pain in third trimester pregnant women. This care was carried out at the Karanganyar Health Center in March-May 2023, for 5 third trimester pregnant women respondents. This endorphine massage uses baby oil after that, set the patient's position as comfortable as possible, the massage starts from the head in a circular motion, goes down to the back like pedaling a bicycle with the patient in a sitting or lying position, then goes down to the hands, the upper and lower arms, then the right fingers. and the left is the same, then the massage is done in the calf area of ​​the leg. Endorphine massage is done 1 time in 30 minutes. Based on the results of the care of 5 respondents before the massage, the average pain scale was 5.6 and after the massage was 3.6, so that the average decrease in pain scale was 2. The conclusion that this endorphine massage can reduce the intensity of back pain in third trimester pregnant women
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI FREKUENSI KUNJUNGAN K4 PADA IBU HAMIL
Authors: Sari Dwi Saputri Mayang , Winarni Dwi Agus
Published: March 2024

Kunjungan antenatal K4 adalah bentuk pelayanan selama masa kehamilan untuk mendapatkan pelayanan antenatal, yang terdiri atas minimal satu kali kontak pada trimester pertama, satu kali pada trimester kedua, dan dua kali pada trimester ketiga. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi frekuensi kunjungan K4 pada ibu hamil di BPM Irma Suryani Tahun 2023. Metode penelitian bersifat analitik, dengan menggunakan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh ibu hamil yang berkunjung di BPM Irma Suryani saat melakukan penelitian bulan Maret tahun 2023. Pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik total sampling sebanyak 40 responden. Instrumen penelitian berupa kuesioner. Dari  analisa bivariat diketahui bahwa  dari 27 responden dengan pengetahuan baik  sebanyak 25 (62,5%) responden yang melakukan kunjungan K4. Dari 28 responden yang mendapatkan akses jarak dekat sebanyak 26  (65%) responden yang melakukan kunjungan K4. Dari 30 responden yang mendapatkan  dukungan suami sebanyak 27 (67,5%)  responden yang melakukan kunjungan K4.  Kesimpulan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan dengan kunjungan K4 dengan nilai Pvalue 0,000< α 0,05, ada hubungan yang bermakna antara akses jarak dengan kunjungan K4 dengan nilai P value 0,000 < 0,05. ada hubungan yang bermakna antara dukungan suami dengan kunjungan K4 dengan nilai P value 0,000 < 0,05.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN DAN WILAYAH TEMPAT TINGGAL IBU DENGAN PEMILIHAN KONTRASEPSI PADA PENGGUNA METODE KONTRASEPSI JANGKA PANJANG NON PERMANEN: (ANALISIS DATA SDKI 2017)
Authors: Adhani Pasundani Nita , Solechah Mutiara , Izatul Islami Anida
Published: March 2024

Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) di Indonesia tahun 2015 masih tinggi yaitu sebesar 305 per 100.000 kelahiran hidup  (BPS, 2015). Angka kematian bayi (AKB) 24 kematian per 1.000 kelahiran hidup (Kementrian kesehatan, 2017). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan Umur, tingkat Pendidikan dan wilayah tempat tinggal dengan Pemilihan Kontrasepsi pada Pengguna Metode Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang Non Permanen (Analisis Data SDKI 2017). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Desain yang digunakan dalam peneltian ini adalah cross sectional dengan sampel penelitian sebesar 8.238, sampel yang diambil berdasarkan total sampling. Analisis bivariate dan multivariate menggunakan regresi logistic. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 58,4% menggunakan implan, 41,6% menggunakan IUD. Pada analisis data didapatkan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara tingkat pendidikan dan wilayah tempat tinggal dengan Pemilihan Kontrasepsi pada Pengguna Metode Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang Non Permanen (Analisis Data SDKI 2017).
cidade como suporte
Authors: Boelsums Mariah
Published: March 2024

O reconhecimento do grafite enquanto manifestação artística é recente e remonta aos conceitos de arte pública e arte urbana. Muitos são os desafios enfrentados por essa manifestação artística que se encontra no limiar da consagração e da infração, do público e do privado, da marginalização e da legitimação social e institucional. Refletindo sobre isso, este artigo apresenta como estudo de caso duas obras de grafite que foram objetos de ações judiciais controversas, Híbrida Ancestral – Guardiã Brasileira, da artista Criola, e Deus é mãe, do artista Robinho Santana, que integram o Circuito Urbano de Arte (CURA) de Belo Horizonte e são exemplos da complexidade social, política e jurídica que envolve o grafite no Brasil.
“SABE DE QUEM É ESSA OBRA? AGORA SABE!”
Authors: Bazílio Emanuele De Freitas , Meirinho Daniel
Published: March 2024

A intervenção de Massive M.I.A expõe um regime de exploração/apropriação do trabalho de artistas negros pela arte. O artigo faz uma leitura das práticas de expropriação artística proposta pela sua ação, ao escrever “Negro” no vidro da fotografia de sua obra/pixo “Olhai por nós”. O texto argumenta sobre o constrangimento do público diante da performance do artista e as estratégias de circulação nas redes como forma de contestação ao regime de expropriação colonial da arte e do trabalho criativo e político-ideológico de pessoas negras. Convida-nos a identificar práticas ancestrais quilombistas, como resistência ao sistema e retomada do espaço, com as quais na contemporaneidade tecnológica o artista busca expor o regime extrativista que se reproduz na arte.
Remote Safety Distance Control for Motor Vehicles
Authors:   Mathematics for Applied Physics of Roberto Caporali, Imola, BO, Italy., Caporali Roberto P. L.
Published: March 2024

We define a method for monitoring and controlling the Safety Distance between motor vehicles. Failure to respect the safety distance between cars on roads and especially on motorways (where speeds have high values) is among the main causes of accidents. This fact generates serious inconveniences such as roadblocks, with enormous delays for car drivers reaching their destinations, as well as possible deaths and injuries. At the current state of the art, in this regard, steps have only been taken to define auxiliary systems on vehicles that signal when this distance has been reached, advising the driver to reduce speed to restore the minimum safety distance. But such systems are, in practice, negatively considered by motorists and do not lead to positive results. The Method and System defined in this work instead involve the use of a Remote System for controlling the Safety Distance, of the same type as those applied for speed control on roads and motorways. These systems are hated by car drivers, precisely because of their effectiveness and deterrence. In this work, first of all, the state of the art regarding Safety Distance control systems, which up to now have only been present on cars, is analyzed. The different methods of calculating the Safety Distance between vehicles are subsequently described. The method defined in this work is then presented, based on the remote detection of the Safety Distance on roads, especially at high speed, describing it with some figures. Here, we highlight the innovation of the system presented in this work, where, for the first time, a System for Remote controlling the Safety Distance is considered.
COMPLICATED GALLBLADDER; NEED OF MRCP VERSUS ERCP : EXPERIMENTAL ANALYTICAL STUDY
Authors: Tiwari Priyanka , Bihari Sharma Shyam , Saxena Anil Kumar
Published: March 2024

Aim: The aim of our study is to know the preoperative and postoperative need of ERCP in complicated gall bladders and its association with
deranged LFT and MRCP. 12 cases of difcult gall bladder dissection were analysed and their manage Material and Methods: ment strategies
were discussed. Besides difculty score in laparoscopic cholecytectomy, it is very important to id Result and Discussion: entify the need of
preoperative ERCP or postoperative ERCP. In our study that we conducted from June 2024 – dec 2024 we analysed the total 12 patients we
conrmed the presence of stone in CBD with MRCP than preoperative ERCP stenting is planned. Postoperative ERCP was done in postoperative
biliary complications. Deranged LFT and MRCP are useful in decreasing the need of ERCP in complicat Conclusion: ed gallbladders because
most of the laparoscopy cholecystectomy can be done with meticulous surgical techniques and normalize the LFT after surgery and decreased the
need of ERCP .
PREVALENCE OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN
Authors: Agarwal Shubhi , Sagar Sagar , Sakshi Sakshi , Kishore K. Sai , Kashif Mohd.
Published: March 2024

Background & Objectives- Vitamin D deciency is the most often untreated nutritional decit. It is advised to test school-going children for
vitamin D insufciency as they are more susceptible to the condition and the resulting impairment of bone mineralization. Thus the objective of the
present study is to nd out the prevalence of Vitamin D deciency in school going children. Methods- 100 school going children in all were
enrolled after receiving permission from their parents or legal guardians. Measured serum 25(OH)D levels were categorised as inadequate,
sufcient, and decient. Results- 63 people were determined to be vitamin D decient, 22 to be inadequate, and 15 to be sufcient. Females, living
in cities, being overweight, having dark skin, not participating in sports and not spending enough time in the sun were all associated with vitamin D
insufciency and inadequate levels. Encouragement of outdoor and athletic exercise, regular monitoring of vitamin D levels, and treatment of low
levels. Interpretation & Conclusion- Given how sensitive this population of school going children is, physical activity and sun exposureespecially in urban areas-are vital to preventing this decit. Vitamin D should be supplemented to the vulnerable group as dened in our study so as
to safeguard and promise a happy and healthy lifestyle.
FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF HYBRID EXTERNAL FIXATOR IN MANAGEMENT OF PROXIMAL TIBIA FRACTURES WITH POOR SKIN CONDITIONS
Authors: Agarwal Sudhanshu , Kumar Ram , Goyal Amrit
Published: March 2024

The proximal tibial fractures with poor skin conditions are difcult to treat. The challenges encountered are anatomical fracture reduction,
maintaining joint congruity and stable xation of fracture fragments with minimal soft tissue dissection in an already compromised condition
leading to increased risk of infections. Aims And Objectives To evaluate the functional outcome of hybrid external xator in management of
proximal tibia fractures with poor skin conditions. Method And Material This prospective study was conducted at department of Orthopaedics of
S.N. Medical College Agra. Fracture patterns were classied by Schatzker classication, the soft tissue injuries were classied by Gustilo
Anderson classication and functional outcomes were analyzed using Modied Knee society score. Results In our study, 40 patients of proximal
tibia fractures were treated using hybrid external xator , males (72.5%) were more commonly affected than females (27.5%). Out of 40 cases,
compound fractures (87.5%) were much more common than closed fractures with poor skin conditions (12.5%). According to the Modied Knee
society score we have obtained Excellent results in 20 patients ( 50% ), Good in 10 patients (25% ), Fair in 7 patients (17.5% ), Poor in 3 (7.5% )
patients . The most common complication encountered was pin track infection (12.5%) which was easily treated with pin track care and oral
antibiotics. Conclusion Hybrid external xator is a good option to treat proximal tibia fractures with poor skin condition as it has a low
complication rate and good clinical outcome and it can be used in those situations where internal xation is contraindicated.
ULTRASOUND ELASTOGRAPHY FOR DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN BENIGN AND MALIGNANT THYROID NODULES AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL CORRELATION
Authors: E Navyashree , Srinivas Chaitra , S C Sanjay
Published: March 2024

Introduction: Thyroid nodule is an abnormal growth of cells within the thyroid gland which can be benign or malignant. 5-15% of thyroid nodules
are malignant. Ultrasound elastography is a newly developed non-invasive technique to evaluate the thyroid nodules. Tissue elasticity is measured
by external compression of the tissue. It is used to differentiate benign and malignant thyroid lesions based on colour scale, elasticity scores, strain
ratio and compared to the ndings with histopathological results. To evaluate the sensitivity, spec Aims & Objective: icity, PPV, NPV and AUC of
ultrasound elastography in differentiating benign and malignant nodules and further correlating with histopathology. Methods And Materials:
The stiffness of the tissues was coded in different colors that ranged from Red for the components with no strain (hard) and Blue for components
with the greatest elastic strain (Soft). Real time elastography is done on patients having thyroid nodules conrmed on B mode ultrasound. Pressure
was applied using the hand held US transducer which results in an elastogram. This is represented as a color coded image superimposed on the Bmode image. Sonoelastography score is calculated using Tsukuba scoring system, which includes 5 categories. Sonoelastography strain ratio is
calculated, 2.52 (Wuguo et al.,) is used as a cutoff to distinguish between malignant and benign thyroid nodules. Elastography ndings are further
correlated with histopathology which is considered as gold standard. A total of 50 patients with th Results: yroid nodules are examined in this
prospective study, 40 females and 10 males. 43 are benign and 7 are malignant which are histopathologically proved. Sensitivity, specicity, PPV,
NPV and AUC are 85.71%, 100%, 100%, 97.73% and 0.942 respectively. Real time ultrasound elastograph Conclusion: y is a promising imaging
technique that is useful in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules can reduce the rate of thyroid biopsies because of its high elasticity
being highly associated with benign cytology.
THE INCIDENCE OF SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS IN ASSOCIATION WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Mahesh. S Haritha , U.P. Santosh , Nasser Arfan
Published: March 2024

Introduction: 1
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is loss of hearing at any frequency more than 25dB, with an air–bone gap of less than 10 Db . The
relationship between Type II Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hearing loss has been debated for many years. Morbidity in T2DM is mainly due to
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long term micro and macro vascular complications affecting blood vessels due to relative or absolute lack of insulin . Prevalence of T2DM is
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increasing worldwide and it is more pronounced in India. National prevalence of diabetes is 11.4% and estimated burden of 101.3 million. This
study aims at knowing the incidence of SNHL in T2DM and its relation to age, gender, and duration of T2DM. Material & Methods: This is a
prospective cross sectional descriptive study. Patients presenting to OPD with T2DM between July and December 2023 were considered. Total of
50 patients of both genders and all ages were considered. Those with other co-morbidities were excluded. Detailed history, systemic and ENT
examination was done. Fasting (FBS), Post prandial blood Sugar (PPBS), urine routine and Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were
determined. Pure Tone audiometry (PTA) was done. Type and severity of SNHLwas classied, its association with age, gender, duration of T2DM
were assessed. Result: Highest incidence of SNHLwas in the age group 41-50 years (p=0.01). Duration of T2DM for more than 5 years had higher
incidence of SNHL(p<0.014). Most common degree of SNHL was moderate (32%). Comparison of FBS, PPBS, HbA1c with incidence of SNHL
was also found signicant. (p<0.001). Conclusion: As this study indicates, there is increased incidence of SNHL in patients with T2DM,
increasing with duration and age, predominantly bilateral moderate SNHLand gradually progressive. Poor glycemic control increasing the risk of
incidence of SNHL.
ANTI-HYPERTENSIVES AND ITS EFFECT ON OCULAR PERFUSION PRESSURE
Authors: S Maiya Anitha , Hikkalagutti Kruthika Siddappa , Shashidhar Gaargi
Published: March 2024

Aim: To compare ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) in primary hypertensive patients on treatment and normotensive subjects. Materials and
methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational hospital-based study, which included 55 patients with primary hypertension on treatment (group
A) and 55 normotensives (group B). All patients underwent comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation. An average of three recordings of intraocular
pressure (IOP) and blood pressure (BP) taken 1 hour apart was used to calculate systolic (SOPP), diastolic (DOPP) and mean OPP (MOPP) which
was compared between the two groups. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS (Version, 17) software. P value of ≤0.05 was considered as
statistically signicant. Results: The SOPP, DOPP and MOPP was signicantly higher in group A. There was no association between the group of
antihypertensive medications and IOP or OPP. Conclusion: Well controlled primary hypertensives tended to have higher OPP compared to
normotensives possibly suggesting its protective effect against glaucoma.
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EFFECT OF ACTIVE CYCLE BREATHING TECHNIQUE ON PAIN,CHEST EXPANSION AND UPPER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONALACTIVITY IN POST SURGICAL MASTECTOMY INDIVIDUALS
Authors: Sushmitha G. , Madhavi K. , Kavitha N. , Kumar M. Suresh
Published: March 2024

Background: Patients with breast cancer may undergo surgery called a mastectomy. Post-surgical mastectomy often leads to pain, reduced chest
expansion and shoulder mobility, postural issues, and lymphedema, affecting upper limb function. While numerous studies focus on lymphedema
treatment, few examine physiotherapy's benets for postoperative pain, shoulder mobility, and posture. Previous studies indicate that the active
cycle breathing technique improves pulmonary function, prompting us to include it in our study. Our aim is to investigate the effectiveness of active
cycle breathing (ACBT) in enhancing lung function in post-surgical mastectomy patients. Objectives: This study evaluates the effects of the
Active Cycle Breathing Technique (ACBT) on pain levels, chest expansion, and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) in post-surgical
mastectomy individuals. Methodology And Outcome Measures: Thirty post-surgical mastectomy patients were enrolled in this pre- and posttest experimental study based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subsequently, participants were evaluated for pain, chest
expansion, and upper extremity function using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), measuring tape, and Upper Extremity Functional Index
(UEFI) both before and after receiving physiotherapy treatment until discharge. Results: In this study, every parameter had a statistically
signicant value (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The present study concluded that ACBT is a well-tolerated and accepted airway clearance technique. It
is more effective in post-surgical mastectomy individuals to reduce pain, improve chest expansion, and upper extremity functional capacity
CHARACTERIZATION OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE: CASE REPORT
Authors: Ghadage Siddhi Pradip , Ashok Gawai Sukeshini , Jadhav Premraj , Joseph Joel Koshy
Published: March 2024

Edentulism is a debilitating and irreversible condition and is described as the nal marker of the disease burden for the oral health so, the patient
with the missing teeth seek for the dental prosthesis which will restore their natural teeth. According to the survey conducted by Kenzoic concludes
that patient wearing removable denture consider the appearance to be most important priority of prosthesis .Thus characterization of denture can be
done which allows more acceptable nal prosthesis.[1] The two elements that must be considered in denture esthetics are teeth and their supporting
denture base, to meet the esthetic needs of the denture patient we should make the denture look like patients natural teeth. [7] In this article, the
characterization in the patient with removable partial denture is done according to the patient's present occlusion and the dental status.
EFFECTIVENESS OF LASER THERAPY VERSUS ULTRASOUND THERAPY ALONG WITH KINESIOTAPING ON PAIN AND NECK ROM IN SUBJECTS WITH UNILATERAL UPPER TRAPEZITIS
Authors: Manasa G. Lakshmi , Kumar K. Senthil Kumar , Shanthi C. , Krishna S. Raghava , Madhavi K.
Published: March 2024

Background: Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Laser therapy versus Ultrasound therapy along with
Kinesiotaping on pain and neck ROM in subjects with Unilateral Upper Trapezitis. An Experimental stu Methods: dy of 30 individual with trigger
points an upper trapezitis were selected as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly divided into two groups. i.e., group A and group B
were 15 subjects in each group. Group A was given Laser therapy with Kinesiotaping and Group B was given Ultrasound therapy with
Kinesiotaping for 6days alternatively. The outcome measures are pain intensity using NPRS and Cervical Range of Motion by using measuring
Inch tape. The results of this study showed that 6 weeks of treatment of both Laser therapy with Kin Results: esio taping and Ultra sound therapy
with Kinesio taping have a signicant effect in reducing pain, and improving range of motion in subjects with unilateral upper trapezitis, but the
Laser therapy with Kinesio taping group shown more signicant effect than the Ultra sound therapy with Kinesiotaping group. The Conclusion:
ndings of the study indicate that both Laser therapy with Kinesiotaping and Ultrasound therapy with Kinesiotaping were effective in reducing
pain and improving Cervical range of motion in subjects with unilateral Upper Trapezitis, but statistically Laser therapy with Kinesio taping are
more effective than Ultra sound therapy with Kinesio taping.
IMPACT OF CORONA PANDEMIC ON OSTEOPOROSIS PATIENTS IN NAJRAN, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: Ahmed Awadallah Sawsan , Saleh Aljali Fatimah , Mahdi Ali Duaa , Khaled Ali Wajan , Alkorbi Sara Mohsen , Hawkash Sara Fahad
Published: March 2024

The most prevalent bone disease in humans, osteoporosis is a serious public health issue. It is more prevalent in elderly adults, women, and
Caucasians. Just as hypertension increases the chance of stroke, osteoporosis does the same for fractures. Many people of all ages and genders
suffer from osteoporosis, and as the population ages, so will the prevalence of the condition. Up until fractures happen, the illness is asymptomatic;
after that, serious secondary health issues or even death might result. Numerous facets of osteoporosis care have been inuenced by the COVID-19
pandemic. These include issues arising from the introduction of telemedicine, reduced patient access due to changing clinic scheduling, and
decreases in screening, testing, and therapy. Furthermore, patients have been reluctant to book in-person appointments when they are available, and
access to care has varied across the nation based on the number of COVID-19 cases in each state and the limitations imposed by local governments,
such as closing businesses and placing people in shelters to stop the virus from spreading. This st Aim of the Study: udy aims to investigate whether
lockdown may be associated with a reduction in the number of older outpatients attending the Clinic for treatment or follow up osteoporosis.
Methodology: This study is a retrospective, analytic observational study to discuss the impact of coronavirus on bone health after the end of
lockdown in June 2020 in King Khaled Hospital in Najran area, Saudi Arabia This study was conducted on 237 patients who had Osteoporosis and
osteopenia at King Khaled Hospital, Saudi Arabia at the period mentioned by using designed questionnaire. The results showed that those Results:
aged between 26-35 were more likely than others by 51.5%, and in terms of gender, women were more than men by 54.9%. People with high
incomes had a higher infection rate than others: (≥ 5000) at a rate of 57%. Occupation also played a role, as people in government jobs were more at
a rate of 45.6%. Most new patients in the study sample believe that counseling is available, and most patients in the study sample believe that
counseling is available. Patients have used telehealth services to manage osteoporosis during the pandemic. Patients were dissatised with remote
services compared to in-person visits. Telehealth services to manage osteoporosis during the pandem Conclusion: ic were dissatised with remote
services compared to in-person visits. and we found that level of physical activity decreased during the pandemic.
BIOCERAMIC SEALERS-AN ASSET OR A LIABILITY: A REVIEW ON RETREATABILITY.
Authors: Sapana Sapana , Arya Ashtha , Sharma Sumeet
Published: March 2024

Root canal treatment is a time- tested procedure with predictable success rates. However, failures do occur due to various reasons warranting
retreatment. The main aim of retreatment is to remove all the micro-organisms and the obturating materials. Recent years have seen emergence of
newer endodontic sealers, also known as bioceramic sealers(BCS) owing to their biocompatibility. They are gaining popularity as they possess
favorable mechanical properties also, there is still dearth of evidence regarding their removal efcacy in cases requiring retreatment. This article
aims to comprehensively review the retreatability of BCS. Review was done based on Pubmed search of relevant articles in last 10 years using
“Bioceramic Sealers'' , “retreatment” as keywords. Relevant cross-references were also scrutinized.