bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Management Outcomes of Hand Dermatitis in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Otrofanowei E , Ayanlowo OO , Akinkugbe AO , Oresanya FA 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Hand dermatitis (HD) is inflammation of the skin of the hands. It ranges in severity and has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). The physical and psychosocial burden of the disease is comparable with psoriasis in impairment of the QoL of the patient and depression. Quality of life correlates with disease severity.

Aim:
To evaluate the management outcome of HD with a disease severity tool by the physician and quality of life index.

Materials and Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study of a cohort of patients with HD over 24 weeks in the dermatology clinic of a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. Disease severity and quality of life were measured using the physician global assessment (PGA) and dermatology life quality index (DLQI), respectively. These were re-administered 6 weeks after treatment. Results were collated and analyzed.

Results:
One hundred and seventy-seven (13.3%) of 1,329 patients had HD with F/M ratio of 1.2: 1; a mean age of 34.6 ± 7.4 years. Comparing PGA scores at baseline and 6 weeks, a statistically significant improvement was noted P < 0.001. The mean DLQI score at baseline was 10.38 and reduced to 3.02 post-treatment. The difference between the two means of the DLQI was ≥5 from baseline signifying improved quality of life. The domain of symptoms and feelings was the most affected at baseline and most improved afterward.

Conclusion:
HD has a significant impact on its sufferers and this correlates with disease severity. Appropriate management improves disease outcome and patients’ quality of life.
Knowledge about Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening in Women with Cervical Cancer Attending Gynecological Services in Southern Mozambique
Authors: Nhangave AV , Evaristo BLC , Osório D , Muhiwa A , Nacarapa E , Ramos JM , Munyangaju I 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Mozambique has high rates of cervical cancer and cancer-related deaths among women. A high rate of refusal and low acceptance of treatment is observed among cervical cancer patients. The extent of their knowledge of the disease is unknown.

Objectives:
To assess knowledge about this disease (prevention, risk factors, and the possibilities of early diagnosis) in women with cervical cancer attended in gynecological services in Gaza province, Mozambique.

Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional study took place in the city of Xai-Xai at the Provincial Hospital of Xai-Xai (HPXX) in the southern province of Gaza (Mozambique). Non-probability convenience sampling was used. Eligible patients (women) aged 35–50 years, diagnosed with cervical cancer and followed at the HPXX in the second quarter of 2021 (n = 60), took part in the survey during their scheduled consultations. Descriptive statistics were calculated using SPSS statistical software (version 16).

Results:
The study included 60 women, 39 (65%) HIV positive. More than half (55.0%) believed that having a single sexual partner was an effective form of prevention; 50.0% reported that excessive alcohol consumption and having many sexual partners could cause the disease, and 46.7% affirmed that having many children increased the risk. Thirty-eight (63.3%) women reported that early diagnosis of cervical cancer was important for receiving prompt treatment, and 54 (90.0%) said regular visits to the gynecologist were important for an early diagnosis. Thirty-five (58.3%) mentioned acetic acid screening as a diagnostic test.

Conclusions:
There are significant gaps in awareness of cervical cancer among high-risk groups.
Travel and Social Isolation of People With Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Wang Weixuan , Cole Shu 
Published: December 2023

Background
People with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at high risk for social isolation because they face barriers to social participation owing to limitations in physical functioning, secondary health conditions, and environmental barriers. Research has shown that social isolation, an objective lack of contact with others, can lead to loneliness, mental health issues, and low life satisfaction. Leisure travel, which involves interactions with others, may have the potential to reduce social isolation.

Objectives
To explore the association of travel participation with social isolation among people with SCI.

Methods
A total of 11,091 cases from 2016-2021 in the SCI Model Systems database were included in the study. Participants were categorized into low and high social isolation groups. A hierarchical logistic regression was performed with social isolation as the dependent variable and travel groups as the independent variable, while controlling for age, family income, and health conditions.

Results
Travel participation is negatively associated with social isolation. People with SCI who traveled for one to two nights (odd ratio [OR] 0.52, 95% CI 0.40-0.67), three to four nights (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.43-0.72), or more than five nights (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.35-0.49) in the past 12 months are less likely to be socially isolated compared to those who have not traveled in the past 12 months.

Conclusion
Travel participation may help reduce the social isolation of individuals with SCI. Therapists and rehabilitation professionals should design effective travel training programs that encourage patients with SCI to travel more often.
Residential Mobility and Reasons for Moving Among People Living With Spinal Cord Injury: Results of a Multisite Survey Study
Authors: Botticello Amanda L. , Murphy Lauren F. , Boninger Michael , Bryce Thomas N. , Charlifue Susan , Coker Jennifer , Roach Mary Joan , Scott Michael , Worobey Lynn 
Published: December 2023

Background
Residential mobility after spinal cord injury (SCI) has not been extensively examined despite a growing interest in investigating the relationship between neighborhood exposures and community living outcomes.

Objectives
This study explores residential mobility patterns, the annual move rate, and reasons for moving among a community-living sample of adults with SCI.

Methods
A survey was conducted with 690 people at six SCI Model Systems centers in the United States between July 2017 and October 2020. The outcomes included move status in the past 12 months, move distance, and the primary reason for moving. A sample from the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year pooled estimates was obtained for comparative analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the distributions of the outcomes and differences between the samples.

Results
The annual move rate for adults with SCI was 16.4%, and most moves were within the same county (56.6%). Recent movers were more likely to be young adults, be newly injured, and have low socioeconomic status. Housing quality, accessibility, and family were more frequently reported motivations for moving compared to employment. Young adults more commonly moved for family and accessibility, whereas middle-aged adults more commonly moved for housing quality. No notable difference was observed in the annual move rate between the SCI and the general population samples.

Conclusion
These findings suggest an age-related pattern of residential relocation after SCI, which may be indicative an extended search for optimal living conditions that meet the housing and accessibility needs of this population.
Diseño y validación de un cuestionario mediante Método Delphi para valorar las relaciones entre me-todologías activas y evaluación formativa en Educación Física en Primaria (Design and validation of an instrument to assess the relationship between active methodologies and formative assessment in Physical Education, using Delphi Method)
Authors: Arija-Mediavilla Alba , Santos-Pastor María Luisa , Martínez-Muñoz Luis Fernándo , Ruiz-Montero Pedro Jesús 
Published: December 2023

La literatura científica y la legislación educativa actual ponen de manifiesto la necesidad de llevar a cabo un cambio metodológico que tome como punto de partida los procesos de evaluación compartidos y formativos. El auge de las metodologías activas es una constante en las clases de Educación Física en la etapa de Primaria. Sin embargo, son escasas las referencias a la evaluación y limitados los instrumentos para valorar la coherencia entre ambos procesos. Este artículo presenta la construcción y validación de un instrumento con el fin de detectar la relación entre los procesos de evaluación (calificación) y la metodología implementada por el profesorado. Para ello se ha empleado la consulta a personas expertas con método Delphi y su posterior pilotaje. El resultado final obtenido ha sido un cuestionario denominado MAEV-EFP. Las limitaciones encontradas se vinculan con la falta de claridad terminológica, así como los escasos conocimientos acerca de la metodología y evaluación (calificación) de los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje en Educación Física en Primaria.
Palabras clave: Metodologías Activas, Evaluación, Educación Física, Método Delphi, cuestionario
Abstract. Scientific research and current educational legislation supports methodological change. This change is based on shared and formative assessment process. Although active methodologies are present in Physical Education in Primary school, there are few references to evaluation and limited instruments to assess the coherence between the two processes. This paper shows the development and validation of an instrument designed to detect the relationship between the assessment process and the methodology implemented by teachers. The instrument has been validated by Delphi method and a pilot test. MAEV-EFP was the resulting questionnaire. The lack of terminological clarity and knowledge about methodology and assessment of teaching-learning process in Physical Education in Primary school, were some of the limitations found.
Key words: active methodologies, assessment, physical education, Delphi method, instrument
Işık Kirliliğinin Kentsel Yaşam Kalitesi Üzerine Etkisinin Araştırılması: İskenderun/Hatay Örneği
Authors: ÖZYURT ÖKTEN Sebahat Sinem , AYSU Asuman 
Published: December 2023

Işık, günümüzde ihtiyaç duyduğumuz en önemli kaynaklardan olmasına karşın, gereğinden fazla kullanımının yarattığı etkilerle en önemli kirlilik kaynaklarından biri haline gelmiştir. Işık kirliliği insan, hayvan ve bitki sağlığı üzerinde ciddi etkilere sahiptir. Bu etkilerin yanında, enerji tüketiminin de büyük bir kısmı yanlış aydınlatma tercihlerinden kaynaklanmaktadır. Işık kirliliği, ihtiyaç duyulan alanda yeterli sayıda ve parlaklıkta aydınlatma biriminin tercih edilmesiyle kontrol edilebilir. Dünya nüfusunun üçte ikisi yoğun yapay ışıkla kirlenmiş kıyı yerleşimlerinde yaşamaktadır.
Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye’nin önemli bir kıyı yerleşimi olan İskenderun ilçe merkezi ve yakın çevresindeki ışık kirliliğinin kontrolünü sağlamaktır. Bu kapsamda Gökyüzü Kalitesi Ölçer (SQM-LU) cihazıyla 1x1 km’lik gridlerin merkez noktalarında ölçümler alınmış ve IDW yöntemi ile Bortle ölçeğine göre ışık kirliliği dağılım haritası oluşturulmuştur. Bu değerlendirme sonucunda çalışma alanının %..’lik bölümü Bortle ölçeğine göre 6 ve 7. düzey alanlar, %...’lik bölümü ise 8 ve 9. düzey alanlar olarak belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak yüksek oranda ışık kirliliğinin tespit edildiği İskenderun ilçe merkezi ve yakın çevresinde daha nitelikli bir yaşam kalitesi için tercih edilmesi gerek aydınlatma elemanları ve geliştirilmesi gereken stratejiler sunulmuştur.
Türkoğlu Ovası Arazi Toplulaştırma ve Tarla İçi Geliştirme Hizmetleri Projesinde Yer Alan Tahtalıdeder ve Kuyumcular Mahallelerinin Dar Kapsamlı Başarı Analizi Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: ZOROĞLU Hasan Oğuz , İKİKAT TÜMER Emine 
Published: December 2023

Bu çalışmada, Kahramanmaraş İli Türkoğlu İlçesi Tahtalıdeder ve Kuyumcular Mahallelerindeki arazi toplulaştırma projelerinde toplulaştırma öncesi ve toplulaştırma sonrası durumları karşılaştırılarak başarı durumlarını analiz etmek amaçlanmıştır.
Bu amaçla yerleşim birimlerinin arazi toplulaştırması öncesi ve sonrası parsel şekilleri projeye ait litop programından elde edilen veriler ile ortaya konmuş, yine proje tapu tesciline esas netcad programında hazırlanan proje sayısalları ve litop programı kullanılarak toplulaştırma öncesi ve sonrası parsel sayıları ortaya konmuş toplulaştırma oranları, ortalama parsel ve işletme büyüklükleri de hesaplanarak başarı analizi yapılmıştır.
Araştırma konusu 2 yerleşim biriminde arazi toplulaştırma projesi parselasyon planlarının yanı sıra yol, yol geçidi, vb. tarla içi geliştirme hizmetlerine ilişkin sanat yapıları inşa edildiği ve uygulama projesi kapsamında olan 2 yerleşim birimin aynı zamanda Kılavuzlu 2. Kısım Sulama projesi muhtevasında bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir.Proje kapsamında parselasyon çalışmalarının yanında tarla içi geliştirme hizmetleri uygulanan ve sulama projesi muhtevasında bulunan yerleşim birimlerinde toplulaştırma oranlarının istenilen düzeyde olmasa da pozitif olduğu, ( Tahtalıdedeler %25.41, Kuyumcular % 4.53 ) parsel şekillerinde eskisine kıyasla iyileşme olduğu göze çarpmaktadır.
Currency Fluctuations and Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
Authors: Musembi Faith , Jagongo Ambrose 
Published: December 2023

Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between currency fluctuations and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Kenya over the period from 2013 to 2022.
Methodology: Employing a causal explanatory research design and time-series secondary data, the study identifies the trends and determinants of currency fluctuation and its relationship with FDI. Secondary data is collected from the CEIC website while PICOT is utilized to select the relevant studies for analysis. The correlation analysis is conducted using SPSS to determine the relationship between currency fluctuation and FDI.
Findings: The analysis reveals mixed uptrend and downtrend in both variables, showcasing a substantial reduction in FDI in recent years. The correlation analysis establishes a statistically significant negative relationship between exchange rates and FDI, in alignment with the theory of hysteresis and option values. This underscores the impact of currency fluctuations on inducing uncertainty, resulting in reduced FDI due to high sunk costs and delayed investment decisions.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study fills a crucial gap in the existing literature by offering insights on the relationship between currency fluctuation and FDI in the Kenyan context. Policy implications stress on the importance of stabilizing the Kenyan Shilling, mitigating real shocks, and fostering economic diversification to enhance the attractiveness of Kenya to foreign investments. This study provides valuable guidance for policymakers, the Kenyan government, and stakeholders seeking to formulate strategies that promote a conducive environment for sustained FDI and economic growth in Kenya.
EVALUASI PENGGUNAAN EXTENDER YANG BERBEDA DALAM PROSES PENGENCERAN SEMEN BABI
Authors: Silalahi Parsaoran , Lumbantoruan Mangonar , Tarigan Agatha Cristie 
Published: December 2023

Pengencer semen babi telah banyak diteliti dan dikembangkan untuk mendukung program Inseminasi Buatan (AI). Dalam proses pengenceran semen babi, tersedia berbagai macam pengencer dengan berbagai merk dan harga di pasaran. Dalam memilih pengencer ini, kandungan nutrisi dan daya simpan menjadi pertimbangan. Beberapa pengencer yang tersedia perlu diketahui kualitasnya dalam menjaga kualitas sperma babi. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, perlu dilakukan uji coba terhadap berbagai produk pengencer semen babi yang beredar di pasaran. Rancangan percobaan yang digunakan adalah rancangan acak lengkap (RAL) dengan empat perlakuan dan empat ulangan. Perlakuan yang diuji pada penelitian ini adalah penggunaan pengencer MIII, Biopig, Semenlife dan VIM. Pengencer dilarutkan dalam aquades sesuai dengan instruksi dari produsen pengencer. Semen babi yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berasal dari babi jenis Yorkshire. Parameter yang diukur pada penelitian ini adalah motilitas, viabilitas dan abnormalitas spermatozoa. Pengamatan dilakukan 12 jam setelah pengambilan semen segar. Data yang diperoleh diolah dengan analisis varians (ANOVA) menggunakan Software SAS 9.1. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan pengencer yang berbeda tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata (P>0,05) terhadap motilitas, kelainan dan viabilitas sperma babi yang disimpan selama 12 jam. Motilitas dan viabilitas sperma pada penelitian ini tidak berbeda dengan penelitian sebelumnya, namun abnormalitas sel sperma hampir dua kali lebih tinggi dibandingkan penelitian sebelumnya. Meskipun demikian, pengencer Semenlife menunjukkan motilitas dan abnormalitas yang lebih baik.
Edukasi penyuluhan Penyuluhan Kesehatan Tentang Pentingnya Peawatan Payudara (Breas Care ) Pada Ibu Nifas di Praktek Bidan Mandiri Hj. Rusmiati
Authors: Fatrin Tiara , Sari Yona , Aryanti Aryanti 
Published: December 2023

Perawatan payudara (breast care ) bertujuan untuk memelihara kebersihan payudara dan memperbanyak atau memperlancar produksi air susu ibu (ASI). Salah satu upaya dalam memperbanyak produksi ASI yaitu dengan melakukan perawatan payudara (breast care). Tujuan pengabdianmasyarakat ini yaitu untuk mempersiapkan ibu nifas agar bisa dengan baik dapat menyusui bayinya dan mampu mendemotrasikan perawatan payudara dengan benar secara mandiri dirumah. Metode pengabdian masyarakat ini dengan pendekatan edukatif kepada ibu hamil dan ibu nifas di praktek bidan mandiri (PMB Hj. Rusmiati Dalam penyuluhan ini terbagi menjadi 3 tahap yaitu pretest, penyuluhan inti dan post test. Hasil dari pengabdian masyarakat ini dari hasil pretest yang dilakukan didapatkan bahwa ada 10 responden (66,7 persen) memiliki pengetahuan yang kurang tentang breast care sedangkan dan ada 8 responden (83,3 persen) yang memiliki pengetahuan baik tentang breas care. Setelah dilakukan penyuluhan maka diberikan quesioner posttest pada ibu didapatkan peningkatan pemahaman ibu terhadap breast care pada ibu nifas. Kesimpulan bahwa adanya peningkatan pengetahuan ibu nifas tentang breas care setelah dilakukan edukasi penyuluhan kesehatan sebelum diberikan.
PELATIHAN MENGHADAPI PERSOALAN DIRI BERBICARA DI DEPAN UMUM IBU-IBU PENGURUS PENGAJIAN DESA KADILANGU, KECAMATAN BAKI, KABUPATEN SUKOHARJO
Authors: Giarti Slamet  , SWE Handayani  , Yanti Sri Danarwati  , Christina Nur Wijayanti  
Published: December 2023

Abstract
This community service activity aims to provide guidance to female recitation administrators to practice publis speaking, provide knowledge on how to develop public speaking abilities and skills, speaking skills everyone can appear in public. Ready to carry out so that this training can grow the courage of mothers to be able to appear in public, provide confidence that can affect the success and fluency of public speaking, and train mothers in controlling anxiety, stage fright before speaking in front general. The method used in this training activity includes 3 stages: the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and report preparation stage.
The evaluation results in this training provide an opportunity for mothers to practice speaking in front of participants, even though some are still nervous, trembling, and speaking skills can also broaden your network. When you speak in public well, people can be amazed and want to talk to you. This can be a good opportunity to build new relationships to open up various opportunities. For example building a business together and collaborating on certain projects.

Keywords: Training, self-problems and speaking
PENDAMPINGAN DAN PEMBINAAN ANALIS PASAR IKM GERABAH/ KERAMIK DI DESA MELIKAN KECAMATAN WEDI KABUPATEN KLATEN
Authors: Titik Purwanti  , Agung N Jati  , Oki Kuntaryanto  , Syarifah Aini  , Zuyina Luklukaningsih  , Anna Febrianty  , Anis Marjukah  , Abdul Haris  , Kun Ismawati  , Endang Wulandari  , Nawang Kalbuana  
Published: December 2023

Abstract
The marketing of pottery is getting better because the successors of these SMEs are no longer stuttering technology, they have made sales through various social media, there are even young pottery entrepreneurs who have been able and concentrated on selling their pottery abroad, although the standard of pottery for export must meet the requirements and high standards, so it requires painstakingness as well as caution in its manufacture.
The problems experienced by partners are 1) Melikan Village has the potential to develop pottery products, moreover pottery is one of Klaten's brand images (precisely Melikan Wedi village), how to prepare an effective marketing strategy, 2) Pottery in Melikan Village, Wedi District, still has potential and still exists, for that it needs to be supported how pottery marketing can be improved so as to accelerate growth, 3) how to make Melikan Wedi pottery SMEs able to compete with competitors. The objectives of this assistance and coaching are 1) to prepare an effective marketing strategy, 2) to accelerate growth, 3) to be able to compete with competitors.
The methods applied to overcome partner problems are a) providing educational provision of mentoring, coaching training so that Melikan pottery SMIs are able to analyse their marketing, b) organising mentoring, training on better marketing methods to produce more effective marketing, c) providing training to pottery human resources in order to strengthen the human resources of Melikan pottery SMIs to be able to compete with other pottery competitors. The targets and outcomes achieved in this mentoring and coaching programme are to provide an identity as a pottery craftsman who is able to compete and continue to grow into a solid pottery SMI, provide direction and guidance to focus on pottery marketing analysis programmes and coaching of stakeholders as well as the effectiveness of pottery marketing.

Keywords: Pottery, Tilted Round, Glaze, Melikan Village.
Digital Teacher Education for a Better Future: Recommendations for Teacher Preparation for an Online Environment
Authors: Barbour Michael , Hodges Charles 
Published: December 2023

In light of current or future pandemics, natural disasters, war, or personal preferences, remote or online learning is becoming increasingly common. This reality means that teachers need to be equipped with the skills necessary to effectively teach online. In this paper the authors highlight the importance of preparing teachers with effective online teaching skills and knowledge, and suggest two areas for improvement: (1) research support for scholars to build a knowledge base to better understand effective online teaching, and (2) changes to teacher preparation programs to better equip teachers for this changing reality. Before presenting these recommendations, a brief discussion of the state of K-12 online learning globally, as well as the limitations of existing teacher education, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic is provided.