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THE PORTRAYAL OF FEMALE CONVICTS IN THE NEWS REPORTING OF CANING EXECUTION IN ACEH
Authors: Fitri Ainal , Nurrahmi Febri 
Published: August 2021

A prior observation indicated different portrayals of male and female convicts in caning execution news on five local online media in Aceh from 2018 until 2020. This study focuses on the emerging discourse surrounded female convicts. The study aims to discover the reality concerning context, production, text consumption, and social-cultural aspects influencing the discourse production within the text. This qualitative-descriptive study analyzed data from fifteen caning execution news, in-depth interviews with seven journalists, two editors, and one member of the Alliance of Independent Journalist Â Banda Aceh chapter (Aliansi Jurnalis Independen/AJI Banda Aceh). This study utilized Norman Faircloughâ€™s critical discourse analysis as the data analysis method. The findings revealed that the female convicts dominated news about caning, especially in khalwat and ikhtilat cases. Female convicts were represented as figures who violated social and moral norms, gender stereotypes, and expectations of femininity. This discourse benefited news organizations economically and also promoted discrimination against female convicts.
Comparative Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude/Practices and Prevention of Lassa fever among Community Dwellers and Contacts of Confirmed Patients in Endemic Areas of Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Amoo Olufemi Samuel , Shaibu Joseph , Salu Olumuyiwa , Idigbe Ifeoma , Musa Zaidat , Famokun Gboyega , Ezechi Oliver , Salako Babatunde , Omilabu Sunday , Audu Rosemary 
Published: August 2021

Background: The current resurgence and transmission dynamics of Lassa fever (LF) within an endemic community in Nigeria calls for concern. Lassa fever virus is known to be transmitted from rodents to humans as well as from human to human. This study aims to compare the knowledge, attitude/practices and prevention of Community dwellers (CD) and Contacts of confirmed Lassa fever patients (CCP) with respect to LF in an endemic area in Nigeria.
Methodology: This is a comparative cross-sectional study conducted between 2018 and 2019 during an outbreak of LF disease in Ondo State, Nigeria. A total of 250 consenting CD and 104 CCP were randomly selected to participate in this study. They were administered semi-structured questionnaires which were analysed using SPSSv23. Lassa fever disease causative agents, mode of transmission and prevention as well as actions on response to Lassa virus infections were assessed among respondents. Data were analysed and presented using descriptive statistics at 95% confidence interval and (p<0.05) level of significance.
Results: The gender distribution for CD was 116 males and 134 females while for CCP, it was 43 males and 61 females. Furthermore, radio (CD= 55.8%, CCP= 20.8%) and public health campaign (CD= 40.4%, CCP= 26.5%) were the major sources of information on Lassa fever among respondents. A larger fraction of CCP (12.5%) erroneously believe mosquitoes are the mode of transmission of Lassa fever compared to CD (4.2%). Comparison also showed that higher proportion (60.6%) of CCP exhibits poor attitude/practices to Lassa fever infection compared to 4% of CD. Level of education for both CD and CCP respondents were statistically significantly associated with knowledge and prevention of Lassa fever.
Conclusion: Comparatively, our study showed poor awareness on Lassa fever diseases, erroneous believes and need for positive attitudinal changes and practices towards LF prevention and control in affected communities.
KREATIVITAS GURU DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS DARING DI PAUD ISLAM TERPADU ANAK MANDIRI KOTA PALU DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Madrika  , Rusdin  , H. Tahang Jumri 
Published: August 2021

Penelitian ini membahas tentang kreativitas guru dalam pembelajaran berbasis daring di PAUD Islam Terpadu Anak Mandiri Kota Palu di masa pandemic covid 19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi data. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, diperoleh bahwa kreativitas guru dalam pembelajaran berbasis daring pada masa pandemi covid-19 di PAUD Islam Terpadu Anak Mandiri Kota Palu yaitu dapat dilihat dari kreativitas guru dalam manajemen kelas seperti mengelola dan menyusun perencanaan kegiatan pembelajaran yang dilakukan melalui kelas daring dengan membuat grup kelas di aplikasi whatsapp dan membuat video pembelajaran kemudian dikirim ke grup kelas yang telah dibuat, dan kreativitas guru dalam memanfaatkan media pembelajaran yang ada di lingkungan sekitar, penggunaan media pembelajaran dapat mempermudah guru dalam menjelaskan materi pembelajaran yang diberikan dan penggunaan media pembelajaran yang bervariasi dan sesuai dengan materi yang diajarkan akan membuat peserta didik tertarik untuk belajar serta cepat paham dengan materi yang disampaikan. Adapun yang menjadi faktor pendukung kreativitas guru dalam pembelajaran berbasis daring di PAUD Islam Terpadu Anak Mandiri Kota Palu yaitu ketersediaan sarana prasarana di sekolah, kerja sama sesama guru dan mengikuti program webinar. Sedangkan faktor penghambat kreativitas guru dalam pembelajaran berbasis daring di PAUD Islam Terpadu Anak Mandiri Kota Palu yaitu Keterbatasan waktu dalam membuat video pembelajaran, terbatasnya memori penyimpanan di HP dan gangguan jaringan yang mengakibatkan proses pembelajaran menjadi terhambat
Marginal donors and organ shortness: concomitant surgical procedures during heart transplantation: a literature review
Authors: Piperata Antonio , Caraffa Raphael , Bifulco Olimpia , Avesani Martina , Apostolo Anna , Gerosa Gino , Bottio Tomaso 
Published: August 2021

Heart transplantation represents the gold standard for end-stage heart failure. However, due to the increasing demand and the shortage of available organs, donor supply remains the main limitation. Marginal donor hearts in high-risk candidates who do not meet standard listing criteria are the only alternative when life expectancy is limited, but their use is still debated. Surgical correction of detected coronary lesions or valvular heart defects allows further enlargement of the number of available organs.
In this article, we offer a literature review on this topic and report two marginal donor hearts with angiography evidence of coronary stenosis and preserved ventricular function, which underwent concomitant myocardial revascularization during heart implantation.
Potential of amentoflavone with antiviral properties in COVID-19 treatment
Authors: Singh Akhilesh Vikram 
Published: August 2021

AbstractAmentoflavone is one of the flavonoids that are known for their antiviral effects and many of them are predicted to have inhibitory effects against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) enzymes 3-chymotrypsin-like protease (3CLpro) and papain-like protease (PLpro). Amentoflavone is a biflavonoid found in the herbal extracts of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum),Gingko biloba,Selaginella tamariscina, Torreya nucifera, and many other plants. Its pharmacological actions have been listed as antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antidepressant, and neuroprotective. Molecular docking studies have found that amentoflavone binds strongly to the active site of the main protease (Mpro) of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). As conventional antiviral medications are met with limited success against coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines are one of the only weapons against COVID-19 in the pharmaceutical armamentarium, traditional medicines are being considered for the forefront battle against COVID-19. Clinical studies withHypericumandGingkoextract as additional or alternative drugs/supplements are registered. Here we review the potential of amentoflavone, an active agent in bothHypericumandGingkoextract as an adjunct therapy for COVID-19. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and sepsis preventive actions could provide protection against the “cytokine storm.” Compared with the herbal extracts, which induce cytochrome P450 (CYP) and uridine 5′-diphospho (UDP)-glucuronosyltransferases (UGT) activity producing a negative herb–drug interaction, amentoflavone is a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and UGT. Further studies into the therapeutic potential of amentoflavone against the coronavirus infection are warranted.
PRKAA2variation and the clinical characteristics of patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Authors: Virginia Dita Maria , Wahyuningsih Mae Sri Hartati , Nugrahaningsih Dwi Aris Agung 
Published: August 2021

AbstractBackgroundAdenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK; EC 2.7.11.31) enzymes play a pivotal role in cell metabolism. They are involved in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) pathogenesis. Genetic variation ofPRKAA2coding for the AMPK α2 catalytic subunit (AMPKα2) is reported to be associated with susceptibility for T2DM.ObjectivesTo determine the association betweenPRKAA2genetic variations (rs2796498, rs9803799, and rs2746342) with clinical characteristics in patients newly diagnosed with T2DM.MethodsWe performed a cross-sectional study including 166 T2DM patients from 10 primary health care centers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. We measured fasting plasma glucose, hemoglobin A1c, serum creatinine, glomerular filtration rate, blood pressure, and body mass index as clinical characteristics.PRKAA2genetic variations were determined by TaqMan SNP genotyping assay. Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium was calculated using χ2tests.ResultsThere was no difference in clinical characteristics for genotypes rs2796498, rs9803799, or rs2746342 (P> 0.05). No significant association was found betweenPRKAA2genetic variations and any clinical feature observed. Further subgroup analysis adjusting for age, sex, and waist circumference did not detect any significant association ofPRKAA2genetic variations with clinical characteristics (P> 0.05).ConclusionPRKAA2genetic variation is not associated with the clinical characteristics of Indonesian patients with newly diagnosed T2DM.
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of Langerhans cell histiocytosis at a single institution in Thailand: a 20-year retrospective study
Authors: Kitticharoenjit Ponrachet , Supakul Nucharin , Rujkijyanont Piya , Traivaree Chanchai , Photia Apichat , Monsereenusorn Chalinee 
Published: August 2021

Abstract

Background
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease characterized by the various systems involved and clinical manifestations with a wide range of symptoms.

Objectives
To describe clinical characteristics, imaging, treatment, and outcomes of pediatric LCH at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.

Methods
We conducted a 20-year retrospective review of the medical records of patients diagnosed with LCH from birth to 21 years old from January 1, 1997, to December 31, 2016.

Results
In all, 14 patients with median age of 2.5 years were studied. Six (43%) patients had single-system (SS) LCH. Five patients (63%) with multisystem (MS) LCH (n = 8. 57%) had risk-organ involvement (RO+). All patients had plain X-ray imaging of their skull with 11 (79%) showing abnormal findings. Tc-99m bone imaging and fluorodeoxyglucose F18 (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)-computed tomography (CT) demonstrated abnormal findings in 8 (89%) and 4 (29%) patients, respectively. The 5-year event-free survival (EFS) for patients with RO+ MS-LCH was less than that for those without risk-organ involvement (RO−) MS-LCH and SS-LCH (20% vs. 100%, P = 0.005). Hematological dysfunction, hypoalbuminemia, and conjugated hyperbilirubinemia may be worse prognostic factors for RO+ MS-LCH.

Conclusion
FDG-PET-CT might have a greater accuracy to detect LCH disease than conventional plain X-ray and Tc-99m bone imaging. RO+ MS-LCH has been encountered with relapse and poor outcomes. Hematopoietic involvement, hypoalbuminemia, and conjugated hyperbilirubinemia may be worse prognostic factors for RO+ MS-LCH.
Room-temperature stable loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) reagents to detect leptospiral DNA
Authors: Lee Pui-Yuei , Wong Yien-Ping , Othman Shuhaidah , Chee Hui-Yee 
Published: August 2021

Abstract

Background
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is one of the most promising tools for rapidly detecting Leptospira spp. However, LAMP is hampered by cold storage to maintain the enzymatic activity of Bst DNA polymerase.

Objective
To overcome the drawback of cold storage requirement for LAMP reagents we modified the reagents by adding sucrose as stabilizer. We then sought to determine the stability at room temperature of the premixed LAMP reagents containing sucrose.

Method
Premixed LAMP reagents with sucrose and without sucrose were prepared. The prepared mixtures were stored at room temperature for up to 60 days, and were subjected to LAMP reactions at various intervals using rat kidney samples to detect leptospiral DNA.

Results
The premixed LAMP reagents with sucrose remained stable for 45 days while sucrose-free premixed LAMP reagents showed no amplification from day 1 of storage at room temperature up to day 14.

Conclusion
The LAMP reagent system can be refined by using sucrose as stabilizer, thus allowing their storage at room temperature without the need for cold storage. The modified method enables greater feasibility of LAMP for field surveillance and epidemiology in resource-limited settings.
A giant fourth-ventricular tuberculoma mimicking a primary posterior fossa tumor
Authors: Nguyen Minh Duc 
Published: August 2021

Abstract
Typically, an intracranial tuberculoma occurs within the brain parenchyma. Intraventricular tuberculomas are rare in the absence of systemic tuberculosis (TB), and the differential diagnosis between tuberculoma and other lesions, such as primary brain tumors, can be difficult. We report an extremely unusual case of solitary fourth-ventricular tuberculoma, which occurred in a 3-year-old female patient, with no indication of TB. This lesion appeared as a primary intraventricular tumor in the fourth ventricle in both clinical and radiological examinations. In this scenario, a surgical treatment option was pursued. Histopathological testing supported the diagnosis of tuberculoma. The patient was subsequently treated with 18 months’ therapy for tuberculous, without adverse events.
Exploration of PYP Practitioner Preschool Teachers’ Science Teaching Practices: The Effect of Pedagogical Beliefs
Authors: Kutluca Ali Yiğit , Aşar Dilara 
Published: August 2021

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate PYP practitioner preschool teachers’ science teaching practices in terms of their pedagogical beliefs.

Methods: In this mixed method study, the quantitative data were first collected and analyzed, and then the qualitative data were collected and detailed. Accordingly, Pedagogical Belief Systems Scale (PBSS) was first implemented to 39 preschool teachers. Then, teachers were selected based on their scores from PBSS and included in the qualitative data processes. Data sources in this study are PBSS, Science Teaching Construction Task (STCT) and Classroom Observations. On the other hand, data analysis consisted of three steps. In the first step, quantitative data analysis was performed. Qualitative data analysis was performed in the second and third steps. In the first step of the qualitative data analysis, inductive content analysis was performed based on the constant comparative method on the responses of the teachers in the lower and upper groups to eight questions in STCT. Then, teachers’ science teaching practices in their own classrooms were analyzed through analytic rubric and enriched with field notes

Results: The results revealed that PYP practitioner preschool teachers had child-centered pedagogical beliefs. They also performed science teaching activities based on question-answer and deliberative interactions representing child-centered orientation, independently of their pedagogical beliefs.

Discussion: According to the results in this study, the quality of PYP practitioner preschool teachers’ theoretical orientations and practical applications for science teaching was independent of their pedagogical beliefs. However, preschool teachers with high pedagogical beliefs put more emphasis on inquiry in their theoretical conceptualizations about science teaching.

Limitations: The most important limitation in this study is the population. The first limitation occurs because PYP practitioner preschool education institutions were very limited in Istanbul; PYP practitioner preschool teachers were difficult to reach. The second limitation is that this research relied on only teachers’ self-reported views and practices.

Conclusion: Findings in this study is important in terms of describing the quality of preschool science teaching in the context of PYP and how teachers’ pedagogical beliefs serve it. Hence, based on the results obtained in the study, it was revealed that PYP practitioner preschool teachers were generally based on child-centered teaching and tended to use inquiry-based pedagogical strategies.
Effect of Online Learning on Transfer Student Success
Authors: Metzgar Matthew 
Published: August 2021

Abstract

Introduction: Online learning increased rapidly during the 2020 school year due to COVID-19. While online learning was perhaps the only realistic response to the health crisis, students differ in terms of their success with online learning. One particular group which may be vulnerable to problems with online learning is transfer students. Transfer students may be coming from smaller, in-person classes and are now put into fully online environments. This paper studies the performance of transfer students in online classes versus in-person classes.

Methods: This study compares the success of transfer students for an in-person semester to an online semester. A simple statistical test was performed to compare results for transfer students to control students.

Results: Transfer students appear to be performing worse than control students in the fully online learning environment.

Discussion: There may be a variety of reasons for the poorer performance of transfer students. They may be switching from smaller, in-person learning environments to more impersonal online environments.

Limitations: Pre-existing differences in individual students could not be controlled for.

Conclusion: These results suggest that transfer students may not be adapting to fully online learning as well as control students. Further research is needed to clarify this.
Nursery School Cooperation with the Family in the Field of Media Education in Children
Authors: Kocourková Vladimíra , Janiš Kamil , Woznicová Veronika 
Published: August 2021

Abstract

Introduction: The paper focuses on a narrowly specific topic of the family cooperation with an institution of pre-school education - the nursery school (or also just the nursery), concentrating on a specific topic of “media education”. It considers the determining factors and presents partial findings of a research survey aimed at the field of media education in nursery schools.

Methods: The paper contains the results of our own questionnaire research, which was carried out online in nursery school teachers. It also contains a theoretical definition of media literacy and media education in the context of the target group.

Results: The result is an analysis of the obtained findings and formulated proposals for measures in the given field, which are usable and applicable in practice.

Discussion: The individual presented results are continuously discussed with regard to the findings from the field of media education in the nursery school. Today, the world of the media is a common part of life even for children of pre-school age, and therefore it is necessary to teach them to orient themselves in it, which should be one of the tasks of the nursery school. In the Czech Republic, this issue has not yet been addressed at a significant level or to an appropriate extent. Our results are therefore closely linked not only to the discussion comments, but also to the conclusions drawn from them.

Limitations: The results of the empirical research may be influenced by the attitudes and prejudices of nursery school teachers in relation to media in pre-school children.

Conclusion: An early intervention can teach children to use media for their benefit and prevent media from negatively affecting them. The negative consequences of unrestrained effects of e.g. the television or mobile phones have been empirically proven. This information about the negative consequences is very general, distorted or superficial for the general public (parents), though. We consider the implementation of media education into the “teaching” process in nursery schools to be inevitable, even with regard to a closer cooperation between the institution and parents. However, this also places increased demands on training pedagogical staff in nursery schools in the subject area, creating methodological materials, etc.
Metaphoric Perceptions of Preschool Teachers towards Inclusive Education
Authors: Bulut Ayhan 
Published: August 2021

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study is to determine the metaphorical perceptions of preschool teachers in regard with the concept of inclusive education.

Methods: In this study, phenomenology design, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The study group of this research consists of preschool teachers, who have students either received or currently receiving inclusive education in their classrooms. In the research, the content analysis was conducted in order to analyze the data obtained from preschool teachers.

Results: Of the 113 preschool teachers participated in the study, the answers given by 101 teachers to the research question were included in the evaluation. At the end of the evaluation phase, it was determined that preschool teachers developed a total of 53 different metaphors in regard with the concept of inclusive education and 53 valid metaphors developed by preschool teachers were analyzed by gathering them under 9 different categories according to their common characteristics.

Discussion: In accordance with the data obtained from the research, the distribution of metaphors developed by preschool teachers regarding the concept of “inclusive education” by categories is observed as follows: inclusive education as the riches of nature, inclusive education depending on the soil and inclusive education as work and living areas. However, the metaphor of the “rainbow” draws attention as the most developed metaphor for inclusive education in all categories by the participants.

Limitations: Due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, data were collected from participants using an online interview form.

Conclusion: The study also concluded that the perceptions of the participants towards inclusive education were generally positive.