bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
No additional benefit of trigger point therapy in cervical spondylosis patients treated with physiotherapy
Authors: Groza Andreea-Bianca , Avram Claudiu 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Trigger points are defined as exquisitely tender spots in discrete taut bands of hardened muscle that produce symptoms. Trigger point therapy is increasingly accepted in the medical literature. Clinical and electrophysiological research has provided biological plausibility for the existence of trigger points.

Aim: The main purpose of this study was to determine the additional benefit of trigger point therapy on cervical pain, mobility and functionality in cervical spondylosis patients treated with physiotherapy.

Materials and methods: We conducted a 3-week interventional study on eighteen patients diagnosed with cervical spondylosis addressed to a physiotherapy clinic for treatment. After signing an informed consent, patients were randomly allocated into two groups: the study group - which had trigger point therapy added to the common physiotherapy treatment protocol and the control group - which benefited from common physiotherapy treatment only. All patients were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index and cervical mobility. All evaluations were made before treatment, after 2 weeks and 3 weeks of treatment.

Results: Both the study and control groups had significantly improved in pain, cervical mobility and physical function. The pain and functionality comparison at the end of the study, did not find significant differences between groups.

Conclusion: The study shows that adding trigger point therapy to common physiotherapeutic treatment is not followed by additional improvement in pain, mobility or physical function of patients with cervical spondylosis.
Assessing the effectiveness of yoga, Tai Chi and aerobics on the fatigue of multiple sclerosis patients
Authors: Stroe Zorina Alina , Axelerad Silviu Docu , Stuparu Alexandru Floris , Axelerad Daniel Docu 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, autoimmune, debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system, and the affected population is predominantly young. Over time, patients with multiple sclerosis end up developing an inability to perform physical activities, even the most basic, innate, such as walking or even coordination.

Purpose: Physical recovery of patients with multiple sclerosis, in fact, recovery from fatigue is the main goal of this study, because fatigue is a prevalent factor among these individuals, producing negative effects on the physical, mental, but also on the emotional status.

Method: We analyzed, from the point of view of the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale Test - 5-Item Version (MFIS-5), the level of fatigue in a group of 75 patients with multiple sclerosis, before and after a period of one month, where patients were divided into three groups and every group practiced one of the following sports activities: yoga, Tai Chi and aerobics.

Results: The effectiveness of each sport was analyzed, from the point of view of the level of fatigue, having as reference the first measurement performed before the beginning of the sports programs. A significant difference in effectiveness was found in the group of patients with multiple sclerosis who used yoga.

Conclusion: Our results provided evidence for the association of exercise methods that can affect beneficially the level of fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients, the most effective one being yoga.
Being a student at the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education in COVID-19 Pandemic times - A moment in life
Authors: Domokos Cerasela , Domokos Martin , Mirică Silvia Nicoleta , Negrea Cristian , Bota Eugen , Nagel Adrian 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction: The COVID-19 Pandemic started in December 2019 in China and it affected millions of people, forcing them to radically change their lifestyle.

Aim: Thus, the idea of starting a study that evaluates the effects of the online media transfer on the life routine of PESF-WUT students was outlined, becoming the purpose of the present paper.

Material and methods: This study consisted of analyzing a developed questionnaire applied on a study group of 334 students from PESF–WUT, which evaluated 3 aspects of our students’ life: the educational aspect, physical activity and leisure time.

Results: The results revealed that COVID-19 Pandemic was a major life changing factor for our students, affecting all aspects of their daily routines. The evaluation of behavior regarding physical activity revealed that this component of our students’ life is of great importance in both the educational and leisure aspects of life.

Conclusion: The study revealed that face to face, interpersonal contact has a great impact for both educational performance and the psychological and social aspect, by keeping the level of motivation at high standards. Last but not least, physical activity performed even in unusual conditions, such as Pandemic lockdowns has a great influence on stress management.
Impact of using modern technology in training on sports performance
Authors: Arnăutu Gabriel , Hanţiu Iacob 
Published: August 2020

Abstract

Introduction: The close relationship between technology and sports is not necessarily modern. The ancient Greeks had the idea of sculpting and making an extraordinarily aerodynamic object in the form of a disc, an early masterpiece that has remained largely unchanged to this day.

Purpose: This paper aims to show the importance of monitoring training using technological tools, so as to result in a beneficial effect on athletes.

Materials and methods: In order to carry out this research, 32 athletes, boxing practitioners for at least two years, and with at least one year of preparation for participating in domestic and international competitions, were selected. Subjects were divided into two groups, one that was subjected to research (experimental) composed of 12 athletes aged 15 to 18 years, and the other composed of 20 athletes aged between 15 and 18 years.

Results: The average scores for the four parameters of the experiment group (N= 12) (Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), M = 6.95, AS = 0.53; peak expiratory flow (PEF) M = 9.43, AS = 1.35; Right direct punch (MYO_DRP) M = 588.33, AS = 181.94; respectively the left direct punch (MYO_STG) M = 546.75, AS = 136.82) were significantly higher than those of the control group (N=20) (FEV, M = 5.46, AS = 1.22; PEF M = 7.33, AS = 1.43; MYO_DRP M = 426.55, AS = 151.68; MYO_STG M = 406.50, AS = 139.13, respectively).

Conclusions: Based on the analysed data, we can say that our hypothesis that continuous implementation and monitoring of training plans using technological means will lead to the improvement of the indices pursued in the research, is confirmed. Thus, the group that underwent a training regime using certain technological tools recorded significantly higher values at the end of the programme in comparison with the control group. However, we could see that the use of devices during training, which require them to be fitted every time on the athlete, leads to an extension of training duration and takes the athlete out of the training state. To remove this shortcoming it would be useful to integrate these equipments into a system that incorporates them all.
Long segment cervicothoracic intramedullary dermoid with concomitant conal lesion – A case report
Authors: Aranha Andrew , Kumar Pankaj , Choudhary Ajay , Paliwal Purnima 
Published: August 2020

Background:
Spinal dermoid cysts are benign tumors that result from congenital or acquired ectodermal inclusions. Long segment intramedullary involvement of the spinal cord is exceedingly rare, and there are only a handful of case reports found in the literature.

Case Description:
A 30-year-old female presented with a 3-month history of myelopathy characterized by progressive quadriparesis and urinary incontinence. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed multifocal heterogeneous intramedullary masses extending from C2 to T4 and at T12–L1 with similar intensity lesions seen within the central cord from T5 to T11 level. Following tumor decompression, she showed significant improvement in neurological function 1 month later. The histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a multifocal intramedullary dermoid cyst.

Conclusion:
Partial surgical extirpation is a reasonable treatment for long segment intramedullary dermoid cysts, particularly when the tumor capsule is adherent to critical adjacent neural tissues.
Developing English Learning Materials through Character-Based Intstructional Materials with Card Media
Authors: Fiprinita Rizki , Roswati Roswati , Syahputra Idham , Nurdiana Nurdiana 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The integration between English language learning and character values is paramount to improve student achievements include cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. Yet, the implementation of this integration has insufficient results. Therefore, this research aimed to develop English learning materials integrated with character values. The research design was research and development (RnD) developed by Borg and Gall and modified by Sugiyono with 4-D (define, design, develop, and disseminate) model. The research was conducted at grade VII of State Junior High School 4 Pekanbaru. The techniques of collecting data were questionnaire, interviews, and observation. The module was validated by experts and practitioners. The data were analyzed both quantitative and qualitative by concerning 3 aspects: content (english learning materials and character values), media design, and practicality. Based on research findings, the module was practical (79%) and very valid in terms of media design (86%) and content (95%). Hence, this module can be used as an assisting tool for students not only to understand and practice the language, but also develop their attitude in communication.
The Effect of Using “SMARICALITION” Poster on Students’ Writng Skill at SMA N 2 Tanjung Pinang
Authors: Elfiza Rona , Ratna  
Published: August 2020

Writing an analytical exposition text is one of the skills that should be mastered by students in Senior High School. Teaching medium has an important role to facilitate the students in writing analytical exposition text. SMARICALITION (Smart Analytical Exposition) Poster is one of the media can be used in teaching writing analytical exposition text. This article retrieved from the research on the effect of using SMARICALITION Poster on students’ writing skill of SMAN 2 Tanjungpinang. This research was conducted as quasi-experimental research. The purpose of the study is to test whether SMARICALITION Poster gives a significant effect on students’writing skill or not. The population of this research was the 11th-grade students of SMAN 2 Tanjungpinang. There were five classes of social major and seven classes of science major. The sample of this study was XI Science 3 and XI science 4. XI Science 3 was the experimental group, whereas XI Science 4 was the control group. There were 38 students investigated in each class. The sample was taken by using multistage cluster sampling. This study used a written test as its instrument. The result of this research was students’ writing skill who were taught by using SMARICALITION Poster was better than students’ speaking skill who weren’t taught by SMARICALITION Poster. It can be concluded that SMARICALITION Poster gave significant effect on students’ writing skill at SMAN 2 Tanjungpinang.
The UNJUK KERJA MOTOR BRUSHLESS DIRECT CURRENT AXIAL FLUX 3 FASA STATOR GANDA TERHADAP PERBEDAAN JENIS KAWAT ENAMEL PADA KUMPARAN STATOR
Authors: Hidayat Faisal Alif 
Published: August 2020

Pada fenomena dewasa kini, krisis energi merupakan suatu bentuk masalah yang paling menjadi perbincangan khalayak, termasuk di Indonesia. Berdasarkan masalah tersebut, perlu pengembangan dan perbaikan terhadap teknologi yang sudah maupun belum ada untuk masyarakat. Pengujian unjuk kerja dilakukan menggunakan motor Brushless Direct Current Axial Flux 3 fasa stator ganda. Pengujian dilakukan dengan dua kawat enamel yang berbeda jenis (Hellenic dan Supreme) 0,3 mm. Setiap kumparan pada kawat enamel memiliki panjang 13,5 m yang terpasang pada stator.
Dari hasil pengujian dengan menggunakan perbedaan jenis kawat enamel Hellenic dan Supreme, didapat perbedaan pada kecepatan maupun torsi yang dihasilkan. Namun untuk motor Brushless Direct Current kawat enamel Hellenic lebih baik karena memiliki kuat torsi yang lebih tinggi (0,336 Nm) dengan perubahan panas yang rendah jika dibandingkan dengan kawat enamel Supreme (0,24 Nm) dengan perubahan panas yang tinggi. Diketahui perubahan resistansi pada kawat enamel sangat signifikan berubah saat pengujian berulang yang dipengaruhi perubahan suhu.
Kekerasan Di Sekolah Studi Pada Siswa SMA/SMK Di Kota Mataram
Authors: Marlangan Febri , Novi Suryanti Ni Made , Syafruddin Syafruddin 
Published: August 2020

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mengetahui faktor penyebab kekerasan antar siswa SMA/SMK di sekolah Kota Mataram; (2) mengetahui bentuk kekerasan antar siswa SMA/SMK di sekolah Kota Mataram. Penelitian ini mengunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Teknik penggumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Faktor penyebab terjadinya kekerasan antar siswa yakni: 1) kebencian dan ketidaksenangan; 2) ketidakberdayaan; 3) ketidakpuasan seperti persaingan dan 4) dukungan massa. Bentuk kekerasan antar siswa dikelompokkan dalam 2 kategori yakni, a. Kekerasan fisik yaitu perkelahian meliputi; 1) memukul, 2) mencubit, 3) menendang dan b. Kekerasan verbal yaitu ejekan meliputi; 1) menghina, 2) menatap, 3) menertawakan, 4) memanggil dengan nama binatang. Abstract This study aims to (1) determine the causes of violence among high school/vocational high school students in Mataram City schools; (2) know the forms of violence between high school/vocational students in Mataram City schools. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data collection techniques in this study using interviews, observation and documentation. Factors causing violence among students are: 1) hatred and accused; 2) powerlessness; 3) dissatisfaction like competition and 4) mass support. Forms of violence between students are grouped into 2 categories namely, a. Physical violence that is a fight includes; 1) hitting, 2) pinching, 3) kicking, 4) throwing something, 5) nagging, 6) nudging, 7) pushing and b. Verbal violence namely ridicule includes; 1) insulting, 2) staring, 3) laughing, 4) calling by the name of the animal.
Improving Student Creative Thinking Ability With Problem Based Learning Approach Using Hawgent Dynamic Mathematics Software
Authors: Tan Shiwei , Zou Lingjie , Wijaya Tommy Tanu , Dewi Neng Suci Septiani 
Published: August 2020

The main problem in this study is the lack of mathematical creative thinking abilities of elementary school students in Cimahi, Indonesia. This lack of mathematical creative thinking abilities is caused by an incorrect learning process. The teacher does not direct students to think creatively. In fact students still depend a lot on what is explained by the teacher in the class. The learning process with problem-based learning that is aided by hawgent dynamic mathematic software can direct students to think creatively. The population in this study were all elementary school students in Cimahi city. The samples were the students of elementary school Cimahi class 3A and 3B. The instrument in this study is descriptive test of students creative thinking abilities. This instrument was used to obtain data about students' creative thinking abilities with problem-based learning approach using hawgent dynamic mathematic software and by conventional learning. The data processed in this study was from the post-test score. These scores from both of the experimental class group and the control class group. Then, the data was processed by using SPSS 19.0 and Microsoft Excel. The data was analyzed using t-test statistic. The final result of this study concluded the achievement and improvement of creative thinking abilities of students whose learning problem-based approach using hawgent dynamic mathematic software.
Meningkatkan Budaya Antri Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun melalui Metode Berbaris Sesuai Warna
Authors: Lau Yeyen Sophiany , Rahardjo Maria Melita 
Published: August 2020

Kemampuan mengantri pada anak menjadi hal yang penting dalam perkembangan sosial-emosional, namun pengamatan pendahuluan yang dilakukan oleh peneliti di TK Satria Tunas Bangsa menunjukkan bahwa masih banyak anak yang belum mampu mengantri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan budaya antri anak usia 4-5 tahun melalui metode berbaris sesuai warna di TK A Satria Tunas Bangsa. Penelitian ini termasuk jenis penelitian tindakan kelas. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi dan dokumentasi. Dari hasil analisis statistik deskriptif, penggunaan metode ini merupakan strategi pembelajaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkan budaya antri anak usia 4-5 tahun. Hal ini ditunjukan dari adanya peningkatan rata-rata persentase peningkatan antri dari pra siklus sampai siklus II yakni pada saat sebelum tindakan diperoleh hasil 75% saat masuk kelas dan 75% saat cuci tangan , siklus I 73% saat masuk kelas dan 81% saat cuci tangan, dan siklus II mencapai 96% saat masuk kelas dan 90% saat cuci tangan. Metode “berbaris sesuai warna” adalah salah satu strategi pembelajaran yang sesuai dengan prinsip pembelajaran pada anak usia dini, yaitu bermain sambil belajar.
Kegiatan Menganyam dengan Bahan Alam untuk Mengembangkan Kemampuan Motorik Halus Anak
Authors: Meriyati Meriyati , Kuswanto Cahniyo Wijaya , Pratiwi Dona Dinda , Apriyanti Ela 
Published: August 2020

Koordinasi mata, tangan, dan jari-jemari membutuhkan kecermatan dan ketelitian dalam pembiasaaan dan pengendalian gerak motorik halus anak usia dini.Salah satu kegiatan motorik halus dapat distimulus dengan kegiatan menganyam menggunakan bahan alam. Penelitian ini bertujuaan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kegiatan menganyam terhadap perkembangan motorik halus anak usia dini. Quasi Eksperimen menjadi metode dalam penelitian ini dengan desain nonequivalent control group design. Subjek penelitian ini anak usia 5-6 tahun, yaitu kelompok B1 kelas eksperimen dan B2 kelas kontrol. Untuk uji hipotesis pada penelitian ini menggunakan uji-t berbantu program SPSS V.21. Berdasarkan hasil uji t dengan uji Independent sample t test, nilai signifikansi < 0,05 artinya H1 diterima dan H0 ditolak, dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan menganyam berpengaruh terhadap pekembangan motorik halus anak kelompok B usia 5-6 tahun. Hasil tersebut dapat digunakan menjadi salah satu alternatif pembelajaran dalam mengembangkan motorik halus anak usia dini.
Analisis Pengembangan Literasi Sains Anak Usia Dini melalui Alat Permainan Edukatif
Authors: Widayati Jeni Roes , Safrina Rien , Supriyati Yetti 
Published: August 2020

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan konsep sains, proses sains, dan bentuk aplikatif sains anak usia dini yang diperoleh setelah menggunakan alat permainan edukatif di PP IPTEK TMII. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis konten dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsep sains, proses sains, dan bentuk aplikatif sains anak usia dini setelah menggunakan alat permainan edukatif di PP IPTEK TMII Jakarta dapat meningkatkan literasi sains anak usia dini. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pengembangan literasi sains anak usia dini dapat dilakukan dengan memilih dan menggunakan alat permainan edukatif dalam bentuk konsep sains, proses sains, dan aplikatif sains. Rekomendasi penelitian yaitu mengusulkan untuk menambahkan alat permainan edukatif (APE) yang ada di PP IPTEK TMII Jakarta Timur, seperti bola gelinding, telepon pipa, musik pipa, musik dapur, bola berpacu, mesin putar, katrol, dan berjabat tangan dalam melengkapi alat permainan edukatif di taman bermainan permukiman.
Foreword [Preduvedomlenie] to the unpublished collection of novellas by Botanist X.
Authors: Kobozev D. R. , Chayanov A. 
Published: August 2020

The first publication of the complete Foreword [Preduvedomlenie] authored by the renowned Russian economist and writer A. Chayanov in the Russian language (1999 saw the publication of the French version). The piece is considered to be an inseparable part of his ‘Moscow Hoffmanniada.’ To illustrate the book, Chayanov invited the master of smallscale graphics A. Kravchenko, who later became a classic of the romantic tradition in Russian 20th-c. graphic art. The publication never happened, banned by Glavlit (the official Soviet censorship organ) in 1926, and the Foreword was archived. This Foreword was missing from all subsequent publications of Chayanov’s romantic novellas, although the commentators kept referring to the piece. The article seeks to correct the situation and draw the readers’ attention to the text, printed in full after the typewritten manuscript stored in GARF (the State Archive of the Russian Federation), upon elimination of typos and obvious inaccuracies, assuming that the Foreword is part and parcel of Chayanov’s ‘botanical Hoffmanniada.’
A humanized human. Evgenia Nekrasova
Authors: Pogorelaya E. A. 
Published: August 2020

The article is devoted to E. Nekrasova, a contemporary writer, whose school novel Kalechina-malechina was short-listed for The Big Book Prize and The National Bestseller Award in 2019. Kalechina-malechina is analyzed as a specimen of the contemporary Russian crossover novel (which targets both adult and young audiences), highly popular in the West, but having trouble taking root in Russia – perhaps, because the genre suggests a polyphony not only in terms of the plot, but also psychology, whereas Russian literature of the 2000s – 2010s is predominantly monologic. Nekrasova, on the other hand, in her Kalechina-malechina and Sestromam, a collection of short stories, embraces the principle of the diversity of voices. Comparing Nekrasova’s work with another example of contemporary school prose, provided by B. Khanov’s Inconstants [Nepostoyannye velichiny], the author decides that the integrity of a text today is defined by its polyphonic quality, by the ability to hear a different opinion: the ability that some modern authors and even critics are badly lacking.
Estomatites Aftosas: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Kowalski Layza , Matos Bianca Ávila de , Kupski Camila , Pagno Andressa Rodrigues 
Published: August 2020

As estomatites aftosas afetam em torno de 20% da população, ocorrem predominantemente na população jovem, em sua maioria mulheres, causando transtornos como dificuldade na alimentação e na fala. Algumas estomatites aftosas, consideradas menores, geralmente, desaparecem sem a necessidade de tratamento. Mas, se houver muita dor, pode-se recorrer a tratamentos sintomáticos. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho objetivou caracterizar os fatores desencadeantes, bem como, possíveis tratamentos das ulcerações. A metodologia se deu através da revisão bibliográfica utilizando as bases de dados Scientific Electronic Library Online, US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, e na Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, na busca e seleção de artigos científicos. O estudo aponta possíveis causas e tratamentos para estomatites, destacando medicamentos isentos de prescrição médica e plantas medicinais eficazes no alívio da dor e inflamação.