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Educational Transformation: Refocusing Research, Innovation, Technology Integration and Social Inclusion – An Editorial
Authors: Habib Md Ahsan , Rahaman Muhammed Mahbubur , Wahiduzzaman M 
Published: May 2024

In the post-pandemic era, the world simultaneously witnessed a rapid move towards technological integration and global interconnectedness, alongside social-economic disparities and setbacks. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific progress extended beyond the healthcare industry and encompassed various domains of knowledge, including education. The pandemic accelerated the incorporation of ICT in education, an area that had lagged behind other sectors. Conversely, digital integration generates a disparity in knowledge acquisition between individuals who possess access to it and those who do not. This experience serves as a reminder that a considerable number of communities globally remain behind in terms of socioeconomic development and access to digital resources. This trend is especially evident in the global south, where the integration of numerous global educational innovations and approaches may further isolate an already marginalized community by failing to account for contextual factors. Providing this complexity of introducing innovative efforts to education, it is imperative to refocus contextual educational paradigms, employing a multimodal approach that intertwines research, innovation, technology integration, and social inclusion. The purpose of this editorial is to emphasize the importance of an all-encompassing educational approach that not only equips students for the challenges of the future but also cultivates a just, inventive, and resilient society. A total of 11 papers were selected to be published in this issue, which examines four significant domains of educational transformation: the integration of technology, innovative approaches, research in education, and the representation of perspectives from underrepresented groups in education. The increasing integration of technology in the field of education is evident in the articles that discuss ICT, media usage, and visual materials. Two papers revisit inquiry-based science instruction and school-home partnerships as educational strategies. Two publications centered on teachers' practice and intention research and action research exemplify the recent shift towards involving teachers in research activities, both in higher education and at the classroom level. Three additional papers investigate the perspectives of students and underprivileged groups who are often overlooked in the development of education procedures and policies. This journal issue, thus, represents the current focus, endeavors, and implementation of education across several educational disciplines.
Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (2),9-14
PENGUJIAN FILTER PARTIKULAT ASAP ROKOK ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR DENGAN ELEKTRODA TEMBAGA DAN ALUMUNIUM
Authors: Anggraini Ika Novia , Elita Amrina  , Afriyastuti Herawati  , Raydian Rafflecio Andromeda  , Yuli Rodiah  
Published: May 2024

Cigarette smoke is a source of air pollution, especially indoors. The smoke from burning cigarettes doesn't just evaporate into the air, but there is nicotine residue that sticks to the dust or items around the smoker, such as clothes, carpets, walls. A smoke filter or smoke particulate filter is something that is really needed to reduce pollutants in the room. Research on "Testing Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) Cigarette Smoke Particulate Filters with Copper and Aluminum Electrodes" aims to analyze the comparison of the use of copper and aluminum electrodes as filters on ESP. In this research, a high voltage DC generator was used using the full-wave cascade method, for the high voltage that was successfully generated by this full-wave cascade method was 2.25 kV to 5.46 kV. From the test results, it was found that the difference in (∆ levels between the inlet and outlet containers (∆ using a copper plate was higher than using an aluminum plate. In addition, it can be concluded that increasing the voltage causes more (∆ levels to be filtered.
SURVEI DAN TINJAUAN GEOTEKNIK TERHADAP KERUSAKAN BANGUNAN DAN KELONGSORAN PASCA GEMPA CIANJUR 2022
Authors: Hutabarat Lolom Evalita , Simanjuntak Pinondang , Tambunan Efendy , Purnomo Candra Christianti , Mamoribo Clijster Annayetty , Sihombing Goklas Pandaraman , Gultom Edward , Vania Adriana 
Published: May 2024

Gempa dengan magnitudo 5,6 SR mengguncang Kabupaten Cianjur Provinsi Jawa Barat pada hari Senin 21 Nopember 2022 jam 13.21 WIB. Gempa tersebut tidak saja menyebabkan kerusakan bangunan rumah tinggal tetapi juga menimbulkan bencana longsor di area-area yang sangat vital dan padat penduduk. Patahan yang terjadi pada jalur lempengan sebelah timur di Desa Sarampad berupa pergeseran tanah yang relatif cukup panjang. Pergeseran tanah secara fisik akibat patahan tampak terlihat dari pergeseran di Desa Sarampad dimana posisi gubuk di ladang yang berpindah sangat jauh dari posisi semula. Demikian juga tanah longsor yang terjadi di wilayah tapal kuda ruas jalan nasional antara Kota Cianjur ke Puncak dengan kemiringan longsoran tanah sekitar yang cukup curam pada lereng bagian atas jalan raya dan menerus ke bagian bawah lereng yang berada di sisi jalan raya mengarah ke sungai dibawah permukaan jalan raya. Adanya sungai menjadi indikasi bahwa terdapat lapisan air yang dekat dengan permukaan tanah yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat dan asrama tentara yang dekat lokasi tersebut. Kondisi ini mengakibatkan tanah jenuh air sehingga menjadi faktor penyebab mudah longsor jika terjadi gempa. Longsor pada punggung bukit diatas jalan raya sudah diperkuat dengan perkuatan bronjong batu yang diletakkan dengan system terasering. Sedangkan longsor dibawah jalan raya belum dilakukan perkuatan. Selain itu patahan yang terjadi di ruas jalan secara melintang pada badan jalan yang dekat dengan tapal kuda dengan kontur berkelok kelok sangat perlu ditangani secara serius
Pendampingan Verifikasi DPT Online melalui Media Brosur
Authors: Srikandi Melati Budi , Wijaya William 
Published: May 2024

Pemilu merupakan kependekan dari pemilihan umum, yaitu suatu proses demokrasi dimana warga negara memilih pemimpin dan wakilnya melalui pemungutan suara. Seringkali partisipasi masyarakat sebagai pemilih masih belum optimal dan perlu dioptimalkan. Pada pemilu 2024 perlu dilakukan sosialisasi pemeriksaan DPT online di desa, karena seringkali masyarakat di desa belum begitu memahami teknologi dan masih adanya kesenjangan akses terhadap teknologi informasi di Indonesia. Untuk itu, untuk meningkatkan partisipasi pemilih dapat dilakukan upaya dengan membuat program “Optimalisasi Partisipasi Pemilih Melalui Sosialisasi Panduan Verifikasi Daftar Pemilihan Tetap (DPT) Online”.
Kata Kunci:Pemilu, Optimalisasi, Daftar Pemilih Tetap, Teknologi
Acceptability of community health worker and peer supported interventions for ethnic minorities with type 2 diabetes: a qualitative systematic review
Authors: Grant Vivene , Litchfield Ian 
Published: May 2024

ObjectiveEthnic minority groups in high income countries in North America, Europe, and elsewhere are disproportionately affected by T2DM with a higher risk of mortality and morbidity. The use of community health workers and peer supporters offer a way of ensuring the benefits of self-management support observed in the general population are shared by those in minoritized communities.Materials and methodsThe major databases were searched for existing qualitative evidence of participants’ experiences and perspectives of self-management support for type 2 diabetes delivered by community health workers and peer supporters (CHWPs) in ethnically minoritized populations. The data were analysed using Sekhon’s Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.ResultsThe results are described within five domains of the framework of acceptability collapsed from seven for reasons of clarity and concision: Affective attitude described participants’ satisfaction with CHWPs delivering the intervention including the open, trusting relationships that developed in contrast to those with clinical providers. In considering Burden and Opportunity Costs, participants reflected on the impact of health, transport, and the responsibilities of work and childcare on their attendance, alongside a lack of resources necessary to maintain healthy diets and active lifestyles. In relation to Cultural Sensitivity participants appreciated the greater understanding of the specific cultural needs and challenges exhibited by CHWPs. The evidence related to Intervention Coherence indicated that participants responded positively to the practical and applied content, the range of teaching materials, and interactive practical sessions. Finally, in examining the impact of Effectiveness and Self-efficacy participants described how they changed a range of health-related behaviours, had more confidence in dealing with their condition and interacting with senior clinicians and benefitted from the social support of fellow participants and CHWPs.ConclusionMany of the same barriers around attendance and engagement with usual self-management support interventions delivered to general populations were observed, including lack of time and resource. However, the insight of CHWPs, their culturally-sensitive and specific strategies for self-management and their development of trusting relationships presented considerable advantages.
Risk stratification and survival time of patients with gram-negative bacillary pneumonia in the intensive care unit
Authors: Liao Qiu-Xia , Feng Zhi , Zhuo Hui-Chang , Zhou Ye , Huang Peng , Lin Hai-Rong 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionPneumonia is a common infection in the intensive care unit (ICU), and gram-negative bacilli are the most common bacterial cause. The purpose of the study was to investigate the risk factors for 30-day mortality in patients with gram-negative bacillary pneumonia in the ICU, construct a predictive model, and stratify patients based on risk to assess their short-term survival.MethodsPatients admitted to the ICU with gram-negative bacillary pneumonia at Fujian Medical University Affiliated First Hospital between January 2018 and September 2020 were selected. Patients were divided into deceased and survivor groups based on whether death occurred within 30 days. Multifactorial logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent risk factors for 30-day mortality in these patients, and a predictive nomogram model was constructed based on these factors. Patients were categorized into low-, medium-, and high-risk groups according to the model's predicted probability, and Kaplan-Meier survival curves were plotted to assess short-term survival.ResultsThe study included 305 patients. Lactic acid (odds ratio [OR], 1.524, 95% CI: 1.057-2.197), tracheal intubation (OR: 4.202, 95% CI: 1.092-16.169), and acute kidney injury (OR:4.776, 95% CI: 1.632-13.978) were identified as independent risk factors for 30-day mortality. A nomogram prediction model was established based on these three factors. Internal validation of the model showed a Hosmer-Lemeshow test result of X2=5.770, P=0.834, and an area under the ROC curve of 0.791 (95% CI: 0.688-0.893). Bootstrap resampling of the original data 1000 times yielded a C-index of 0.791, and a decision curve analysis indicated a high net benefit when the threshold probability was between 15%-90%. The survival time for low-, medium-, and high-risk patients was 30 (30, 30), 30 (16.5, 30), and 17 (11, 27) days, respectively, which were significantly different.ConclusionLactic acid, tracheal intubation, and acute kidney injury were independent risk factors for 30-day mortality in patients in the ICU with gram-negative bacillary pneumonia. The predictive model constructed based on these factors showed good predictive performance and helped assess short-term survival, facilitating early intervention and treatment.
Improved cure rate of periprosthetic joint infection through targeted antibiotic therapy based on integrated pathogen diagnosis strategy
Authors: Wang Qijin , Chen Yongfa , Chen Yang , Lv Jianhua , Ding Haiqi , Huang Jiagu , Huang Jiexin , Huang Zida , Yang Bin , Zhang Wenming , Fang Xinyu 
Published: May 2024

ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine whether combined of pathogen detection strategies, including specimen acquisition, culture conditions, and molecular diagnostics, can improve treatment outcomes in patients with periprosthetic joint infections (PJI).MethodsThis retrospective study included suspected PJI cases from three sequential stages at our institution: Stage A (July 2012 to June 2015), Stage B (July 2015 to June 2018), and Stage C (July 2018 to June 2021). Cases were categorized into PJI and aseptic failure (AF) groups based on European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) criteria. Utilization of pathogen diagnostic strategies, pathogen detection rates, targeted antibiotic prescription rates, and treatment outcomes were analyzed and compared across the three stages.ResultsA total of 165 PJI cases and 38 AF cases were included in this study. With the progressive implementation of the three optimization approaches across stages A, B and C, pathogen detection rates exhibited a gradual increase (χ2 = 8.282, P=0.016). Similarly, utilization of targeted antibiotic therapy increased stepwise from 57.1% in Stage A, to 82.3% in Stage B, and to 84% in Stage C (χ2 = 9.515, P=0.009). The 2-year infection control rate exceeded 90% in both stages B and C, surpassing stage A (71.4%) (χ2 = 8.317, P=0.011). Combined application of all three optimized protocols yielded the highest sensitivity of 91.21% for pathogen detection, while retaining higher specificity of 92.11%.ConclusionThe utilization of combined pathogen diagnostic strategies in PJI can increase pathogen detection rates, improve targeted antibiotic prescription, reduce the occurrence of antibiotic complications, and achieve better treatment outcomes.
Changes in the investigation and management of suspected myocardial infarction and injury during COVID-19: a multi-centre study using routinely collected healthcare data
Authors: Chammas Lara , Yuan Kevin , Little Stephanie , Roadknight Gail , Varnai Kinga A. , Chang Shing Chan , Sze Shirley , Davies Jim , Tsui Andrew , Salih Hizni , Glampson Ben , Papadimitriou Dimitri , Mulla Abdulrahim , Woods Kerrie , O’Gallagher Kevin , Shah Anoop D. , Williams Bryan , Asselbergs Folkert W. , Mayer Erik , Lee Richard , Herbert Christopher , Johnson Tom , Grant Stuart , Curzen Nick , Shah Ajay M. , Perera Divaka , Patel Riyaz S. , Channon Keith M. , Kaura Amit , Mayet Jamil , Eyre David W. , Squire Iain , Kharbanda Raj , Lewis Andrew , Wijesurendra Rohan S. 
Published: May 2024

ObjectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a reduction in the incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) diagnosis, in part because patients were less likely to present to hospital. Whether changes in clinical decision making with respect to the investigation and management of patients with suspected MI also contributed to this phenomenon is unknown.MethodsMulticentre retrospective cohort study in three UK centres contributing data to the National Institute for Health Research Health Informatics Collaborative. Patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) of these centres between 1st January 2020 and 1st September 2020 were included. Three time epochs within this period were defined based on the course of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: pre-pandemic (epoch 1), lockdown (epoch 2), post-lockdown (epoch 3).ResultsDuring the study period, 10,670 unique patients attended the ED with chest pain or dyspnoea, of whom 6,928 were admitted. Despite fewer total ED attendances in epoch 2, patient presentations with dyspnoea were increased (p &lt; 0.001), with greater likelihood of troponin testing in both chest pain (p = 0.001) and dyspnoea (p &lt; 0.001). There was a dramatic reduction in elective and emergency cardiac procedures (both p &lt; 0.001), and greater overall mortality of patients (p &lt; 0.001), compared to the pre-pandemic period. Positive COVID-19 and/or troponin test results were associated with increased mortality (p &lt; 0.001), though the temporal risk profile differed.ConclusionsThe first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with significant changes not just in presentation, but also the investigation, management, and outcomes of patients presenting with suspected myocardial injury or MI.
Comparison of balanced crystalloids versus normal saline in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Liu Yuting , Zhang Jianfeng , Xu Xiaoya , Zou Xiaoyun 
Published: May 2024

PurposeThe optimal resuscitative fluid for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains controversial. Therefore, our objective was to assess the effect of balanced crystalloids in contrast to normal saline on clinical outcomes among patients with DKA.MethodsWe searched electronic databases for randomized controlled trials comparing balanced crystalloids versus normal saline in patients with DKA, the search period was from inception through October 20th, 2023. The outcomes were the time to resolution of DKA, major adverse kidney events, post-resuscitation chloride, and incidence of hypokalemia.ResultsOur meta-analysis encompassed 11 trials, incorporating a total of 753 patients with DKA. There was no significant difference between balanced crystalloids and normal saline group for the time to resolution of DKA (MD -1.49, 95%CI -4.29 to 1.31, P=0.30, I2 = 65%), major adverse kidney events (RR 0.88, 95%CI 0.58 to 1.34, P=0.56, I2 = 0%), and incidence of hypokalemia (RR 0.80, 95%CI 0.43 to 1.46, P=0.46, I2 = 56%). However, there was a significant reduction in the post-resuscitation chloride (MD -3.16, 95%CI -5.82 to -0.49, P=0.02, I2 = 73%) among patients received balanced crystalloids.ConclusionAmong patients with DKA, the use of balanced crystalloids as compared to normal saline has no effect on the time to resolution of DKA, major adverse kidney events, and incidence of hypokalemia. However, the use of balanced crystalloids could reduce the post-resuscitation chloride.Systematic review registrationhttps://osf.io, identifier c8f3d.
Impact of stress hyperglycemia ratio on mortality in patients with cardiac arrest: insight from American MIMIC-IV database
Authors: Lian Li-You , Xue Wei-Hao , Lu Jia-Jia , Zheng Ru-Jie 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundStress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) has shown a predominant correlation with transient adverse events in critically ill patients. However, there remains a gap in comprehensive research regarding the association between SHR and mortality among patients experiencing cardiac arrest and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).MethodsA total of 535 patients with their initial ICU admission suffered cardiac arrest, according to the American Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-IV database. Patients were stratified into four categories based on quantiles of SHR. Multivariable Cox regression models were used to evaluate the association SHR and mortality. The association between SHR and mortality was assessed using multivariable Cox regression models. Subgroup analyses were conducted to determine whether SHR influenced ICU, 1-year, and long-term all-cause mortality in subgroups stratified according to diabetes status.ResultsPatients with higher SHR, when compared to the reference quartile 1 group, exhibited a greater risk of ICU mortality (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 3.029; 95% CI: 1.802-5.090), 1-year mortality (aHR = 3.057; 95% CI: 1.885-4.958), and long-term mortality (aHR = 3.183; 95% CI: 2.020-5.015). This association was particularly noteworthy among patients without diabetes, as indicated by subgroup analysis.ConclusionElevated SHR was notably associated with heightened risks of ICU, 1-year, and long-term all-cause mortality among cardiac arrest patients. These findings underscore the importance of considering SHR as a potential prognostic factor in the critical care management of cardiac arrest patients, warranting further investigation and clinical attention.
Non-causal relationship of polycystic ovarian syndrome with homocysteine and B vitamins: evidence from a two-sample Mendelian randomization
Authors: Su Nianjun , Li Jinsheng , Xia Yubing , Huang Cuiyu , Chen Lei 
Published: May 2024

ObjectivePrevious observational studies have identified a correlation between elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study aimed to determine whether a causal relationship exists between Hcy and PCOS at the genetic level.MethodsA two-sample Mendelian Randomization (TSMR) study was implemented to assess the genetic impact of plasma levels of Hcy, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 on PCOS in individuals of European ancestry. Independent single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with Hcy (n=12), folate (n=2), vitamin B12 (n=10), and vitamin B6 (n=1) at genome-wide significance levels (P&lt;5×10-8) were selected as instrumental variables (IVs). Data concerning PCOS were obtained from the Apollo database. The primary method of causal estimation was inverse variance weighting (IVW), complemented by sensitivity analyses to validate the results.ResultsThe study found no genetic evidence to suggest a causal association between plasma levels of Hcy, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and PCOS. The effect sizes, determined through random-effect IVW, were as follows: Hcy per standard deviation increase, OR = 1.117, 95%CI: (0.842, 1.483), P = 0.442; folate per standard deviation increase, OR = 1.008, CI: (0.546, 1.860), P = 0.981; vitamin B12 per standard deviation increase, OR = 0.978, CI: (0.808, 1.185), P = 0.823; and vitamin B6 per standard deviation increase, OR = 0.967, CI: (0.925, 1.012), P = 0.145. The fixed-effect IVW results for each nutrient exposure and PCOS were consistent with the random-effect IVW findings, with additional sensitivity analyses reinforcing these outcomes.ConclusionOur findings indicate no causal link between Hcy, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 levels, and PCOS.
Causal association between type 2 diabetes mellitus and acute suppurative otitis media: insights from a univariate and multivariate Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Kui Lihong , Dong Cheng , Wu Junyu , Zhuo Feinan , Yan Bin , Wang Zhewei , Yang Meiling , Xiong Canhai , Qiu Peng 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hearing loss (HL) constitute significant public health challenges worldwide. Recently, the association between T2DM and HL has aroused attention. However, possible residual confounding factors and other biases inherent to observational study designs make this association undetermined. In this study, we performed univariate and multivariable Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis to elucidate the causal association between T2DM and common hearing disorders that lead to HL.MethodsOur study employed univariate and multivariable MR analyses, with the Inverse Variance Weighted method as the primary approach to assessing the potential causal association between T2DM and hearing disorders. We selected 164 and 9 genetic variants representing T2DM from the NHGRI-EBI and DIAGRAM consortium, respectively. Summary-level data for 10 hearing disorders were obtained from over 500,000 participants in the FinnGen consortium and MRC-IEU. Sensitivity analysis revealed no significant heterogeneity of instrumental variables or pleiotropy was detected.ResultsIn univariate MR analysis, genetically predicted T2DM from both sources was associated with an increased risk of acute suppurative otitis media (ASOM) (In NHGRI-EBI: OR = 1.07, 95% CI: 1.02-1.13, P = 0.012; In DIAGRAM: OR = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.02-1.26, P = 0.016). Multivariable MR analysis, adjusting for genetically predicted sleep duration, alcohol consumption, body mass index, and smoking, either individually or collectively, maintained these associations. Sensitivity analyses confirmed the robustness of the results.ConclusionT2DM was associated with an increased risk of ASOM. Strict glycemic control is essential for the minimization of the effects of T2DM on ASOM.