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Breast cancer screening and diagnosis in older adults women in Brazil: why it is time to reconsider the recommendations
Authors: Rocha Aline Ferreira Bandeira Melo , Freitas-Junior Ruffo , Soares Leonardo Ribeiro , Ferreira Glalber Luiz Rocha 
Published: August 2023

IntroductionBreast cancer screening in women of 70 years of age or older remains controversial due to a lack of studies that include women of this age.MethodsThis ecological study evaluated data from the Brazilian National Health Service (SUS) on breast cancer screening and staging in this age group compared to 50–69-year olds, for Brazil as a whole and for its geographical regions, between 2013 and 2019. A secondary database was obtained from the outpatient data system of the SUS’s Informatics Department, the Brazil Oncology Panel, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, the Supplementary Health Agency and the Online Mortality Atlas.ResultsThere was a marked reduction in screening in women ≥70 years of age (annual percent change [APC] –3.5; p &lt; 0.001) compared to those of 50–69 years of age (APC-2.2; p = 0.010). There was a trend towards an increase in clinical staging, with a greater occurrence of stages III and IV in the ≥70 group (44.3%) compared to the women of 50–69 years of age (40.8%; p &lt; 0.001).ConclusionConsidering the increasing age of the Brazilian population and the heterogeneity among older adults women, screening for the over-70s within the SUS merits greater debate insofar as the implementation of public policies is concerned.
Effects of Altitude and Continuous Cropping on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Community in Siraitia grosvenorii Rhizosphere
Authors: Yu Limin , Zhang Zhongfeng , Zhou Longwu , Huang Kechao 
Published: August 2023

Siraitia grosvenorii, a medicinal plant with continuous cropping, is cultivated in southern China. Changes in the soil microbial community during continuous cropping can cause soil-borne diseases in S. grosvenorii. This experimental study aimed to determine the differences in the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) community structure and root colonization in the rhizosphere soil of S. grosvenorii with different continuous cropping years and altitudes. We tested three altitude gradients (low, 200–300 m; middle, 500–600 m; and high, 700–800 m) and four continuous cropping years (1, 2, 3, and 5 years). AMF colonization, along with AMF spore density, and the soil physicochemical properties of S. grosvenorii roots at different altitudes and continuous cropping years were determined. Illumina high-throughput sequencing was used to determine the molecular diversity of AMF in the rhizosphere of S. grosvenorii as they exhibited a symbiotic relationship. The AMF species in the rhizosphere soil of S. grosvenorii included 28 species of nine genera, including Glomus, Claroideoglomus, Acaulospora, Paraglomus, Ambispora, and so on. With an increasing altitude, the AMF colonization of S. grosvenorii roots increased significantly (p < 0.01); available phosphorus (AP) content was negatively correlated with AMF colonization (p < 0.01). Glomus and Paraglomus were the common dominant genera in the rhizosphere soil of S. grosvenorii planted for 2–5 years at a low altitude and 1 year at middle and high altitudes. The average relative abundance of Glomus increased with increasing continuous cropping years and altitude in the low-altitude and 1-year S. grosvenorii areas, respectively. Slightly acidic rhizosphere soil contributed to AMF colonization and improved the richness and diversity of the AMF community. Our results showed that altitude, AP, and pH are essential factors for predicting AMF infection and community changes in the S. grosvenorii rhizosphere. Here, Illumina high-throughput sequencing was used to study the species resources and community composition of mycorrhizal fungi in S. grosvenorii in the hilly areas of Guangxi, China. This study provides a theoretical basis for the application and practice of mycorrhizal fungi including the isolation and screening of dominant strains, inoculation of mycorrhizal fungi, and exploration of the effects of mycorrhizal fungi on the growth and active ingredients of medicinal plants.
Academic Self-Efficacy and Value Beliefs of International STEM and Non-STEM University Students in Germany from an Intersectional Perspective
Authors: Preuß Judith Sarah , Zimmermann Julia , Jonkmann Kathrin 
Published: August 2023

The expectancy–value theory (EVT) positions expectations and value beliefs as important predictors of academic success. We, thus, investigated the prevalence of academic self-efficacy and intrinsic, attainment, utility, and cost values amongst international STEM students in Germany, as well as their associations with gender, parental academic background, cultural characteristics, and their interplay. We also compared STEM to non-STEM students. Analyses with hierarchical multi-group regression models using data from 1590 international bachelor students (nSTEM = 882, nnon-STEM = 708) revealed high levels of academic self-efficacy, attainment, intrinsic, and utility values but also high costs. International STEM students indicated lower levels of academic self-efficacy than non-STEM students; all other results were similar in both subject-groups. There were no direct associations between gender and the expectancy–value components but continuous-generation students showed higher academic self-efficacy than first-generation students. Significant associations between cultural background and all expectancy–value components were identified, most of them applied to costs. In some cases, the associations differed by gender. Study-related language skills were related to all expectancy–value components whereas host- and home-culture orientations were distinctly associated with attainment, intrinsic, and utility values. Implications of the results for interventions supporting the academic success of international STEM students and future research needs are discussed.
Familial hypercholesterolaemia in UK primary care: a Clinical Practice Research Datalink study of an under-recognised condition
Authors: Durand Adeline , Morgan Christopher Ll , Tinsley Steven , Hughes Elizabeth , McCormack Terry , Bitchell Charlotte L , Lahoz Raquel 
Published: August 2023

BackgroundStudies utilising genotyping methods report the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolaemia to be as high as one in 137 of the adult population.AimTo estimate the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolaemia measured by clinically coded diagnosis, associated treatments, and lipid measurements observed in UK primary care.Design and settingThis was a retrospective analysis using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) GOLD database.MethodPatients aged ≥18 years and actively registered on the index date (30 June 2018) formed the study cohort. Point prevalence of familial hypercholesterolaemia for 2018 was estimated overall and for each nation of the UK. Patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia were stratified into primary and secondary prevention groups, defined as those with/without a prior diagnosis of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Prevalence estimates and extrapolations were replicated for these subgroups. Baseline demographic, lipid, and clinical characteristics for the prevalent cohort were presented.ResultsIn total, 4048 patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia formed the study cohort. The estimated familial hypercholesterolaemia prevalence for the UK was 16.4 per 10 000 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 16.0 to 16.9). Of these, 2646 (65.4%) patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia had a recent prescription for lipid-lowering therapy. Mean lipid levels were lower for those treated with lipid-lowering therapy compared with those untreated: 5.34 mmol/L (SD 1.50) versus 6.25 mmol/L (SD 1.55) for total cholesterol and 3.15 mmol/L (SD 1.34) versus 3.96 mmol/L (SD 1.36) for low-level density lipoprotein cholesterol.ConclusionThe estimated prevalence of familial hypercholesterolaemia was one in 608 of the population, less than expected from other studies, which may indicate that familial hypercholesterolaemia is under-recognised in UK primary care. Over one-third of diagnosed patients were undertreated and many did not achieve target goals, placing them at risk of cardiovascular events.
KAJIAN TENTANG INDEKS KECOCOKAN MODEL DALAM PEMODELAN PERSAMAAN STRUKTURAL BERBASIS KOVARIAN D ALAM LISREL DAN AMOS SERTA BERBASIS PARTIAL LEAST SQUARE DALAM PLS SEM
Authors: Narimawati Umi , Sarwono Jonathan , Sarwono Jonathan 
Published: August 2023

The objective of this study is to review the goodness of fit (GOF) of Covariance and Partial Least Square Based Structural Equation Modeling using LSIREL, AMOS and Smart PLS. A method used is systematic secondary data search and meta - analysis. In this study, the present writer finds that there are some similarities and dissimilarities of the usage of each parameter used within the same parameter name; accordingly, users of those software must be able to distinguish each use of the parameter concerned in each software respectively in their researches
Key Words : goodness of fit, SEM, LISREL, AMOS, SmartPLS
políticas de formación docente en ejercicio con inclusión digital: la provincia de Mendoza y el plan Escuelas de Innovación (2011-2015)
Authors: Marchetti Braian , Porta Vazquez Luis Gabriel 
Published: August 2023

Las políticas nacionales de inclusión digital requieren un gran esfuerzo y coordinación de distintos sectores del Estado que articulen cuestiones vinculadas al ámbito educativo, tecnológico y laboral docente, entre otros. En un país federal como Argentina, las provincias cobran un protagonismo mayor en ese proceso al ser las encargadas de la gestión de su sistema educativo, por lo que su accionar se convierte en determinante en el despliegue de políticas de inclusión digital y en la apropiación de aquellas surgidas del orden nacional.
En este artículo se recuperan una selección de los hallazgos de una investigación mayor realizada sobre las políticas públicas de formación docente con inclusión de medios digitales, en la cual se profundizó en el caso del plan Escuelas de Innovación (2011-2015) y su puesta en acto en la provincia de Mendoza. El trabajo de campo de esta investigación cualitativa e interpretativa se centró principalmente en la realización de entrevistas en profundidad a integrantes de Escuelas de Innovación, funcionarios de la gestión educativa de Mendoza y a docentes participantes de las capacitaciones del plan.
Mediante la investigación se ha identificado que la relevancia que se le otorgue al área de tecnologías educativas dentro de la estructura de gobierno, así como la sostenibilidad de los equipos técnicos y su formación, junto con la apropiación que desde la propuesta se realice de una iniciativa del orden nacional y el compromiso con el que se asuma la convocatoria a las capacitaciones, resultarán determinantes en el desarrollo de una política de formación docente con inclusión digital.
DESIGNING ENGLISH LEARNING WORKSHEETS FOR READING AND WRITING SKILLS QUALIFYING ON HOTS FOR THE TENTH GRADE STUDENTS
Authors: Destianingsih Arita 
Published: August 2023

Abstract: The aims of this study are to find out the learning needs of the tenth grade students and to develop effective English learning worksheets for reading and writing skills qualifying on higher order thinking skills (HOTS) for the tenth grade students. This research and development (R&D) adopted the model research proposed by Dick, Carey, & Carey (2009) and Branch (2009). This study was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Pakem, Sleman. The effectiveness of the product was obtained through students’ English pretest and posttest score. There was the experiment class (XMIA1) and control class (XMIA2) group design. The mean score for pretest of the experimental class was 47.44, while the control class was 43.91. After learning using HOTS worksheets in the experimental class the mean obtain in the posttest was 90.56, while in the control class was 50.31. The improvement of learning outcomes from the mean of N -Gain in experimental class was 0.81 in high category and the control class was 0.10 in low category. In the control class and experiment class had different learning result significantly. The result of the students’ agreements toward the product is within the data interval ≥ 3.28 in good category. It can be concluded that the product are fairly effective to be applied in English teaching and learning processes.Keywords: Needs analysis, higher order thinking skills, designing English learning worksheet
USING STORY CIRCLE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ ABILITY IN WRITING NARRATIVE TEXT
Authors: Sari Diah Paramita , Sabri M. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract: This study aims to discuss one way of solving the problems of students in writing narrative texts, namely by using Story Circle. In this activity, students were divided into several groups and then the teacher read one of the narrative texts in the form of fairy tales, fables or legends that they have never known before. They rewrote the text they had heard before in accordance with the generic structure and language features found in the narrative text, but with different versions according to their imagination. After they wrote the first few sentences of the story on the paper they had each, the students gave the paper to a colleague on their left. Then, their colleagues added the next sentence based on the idea of the story that had been written before. This activity continued until they completed the complication section of the story. When the paper returned to the real owner, the student wrote down the resolution. Activities Story Circle is expected to be one of the variations of learning to write in the class so that students are able to pour their ideas properly and precisely, especially in English. In addition, through this technique, students can creatively and freely develop story ideas. Keywords: writing, narrative text, story circleLecturers of State Polytechnic of BengkalisState Polytechnic of BengkalisJl.Bathin Alam-Sungai Alam, Bengkalis-Riau, 28711 Phone: (+6277) 24566,Fax: (+2766) 800 1000
THE MAKING OF DART BOARD GAME FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Puspasasri Uci , Malik A. 
Published: August 2023

Abstract:The mastery of vocabulary is one of important factors to support language skill. Meanwhile, to make the student master the vocabulary is not an easy thing. They need media to help them in learning process. There are some ways should be applied to help student understand easily. One of them is learning vocabulary by using game.The main purpose of this research is to make a Dart Board game. This game can be used as an alternative learning vocabulary especially for Elementary School Students. The result of this study is a set of Dart Board Game, four set sheets of cards, and six darts. This game can be used in classes during learning-teaching process to help the students memorizeEnglish vocabulary easly. Keywords: Dart Board Game, Vocabulary
THE EFFECT OF USING RANDOM PICTURE GAME TOWARD STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY AT THE SECOND SEMESTER STUDENTS OF BUSINESS ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM OF BENGKALIS STATE POLYTECHNIC
Authors: Sari Diah Paramita 
Published: August 2023

Speaking skills has become the major priority to be taught between the four skills since communicative approach communication has been influenced in foreign language learning. Random Picture game is one of communicative technique that can motivate students in speaking English. This study aimed to find out the effect of using Random Picture Game toward students’ speaking ability at the second semester students of Business English Study Program. This research used experimental research design. It was conducted at State Polytechnic of Bengkalis. The design of this research was pre-experimental design with one group pretest and posttest. The population of this research was the second semester students with the total population was 20. The sample was taken by saturation sampling. This technique included all members of the population as the sample of the study. 20 students was the sample of this research. The result of this research was students who were taught by using random picture game had a significant effect toward speaking ability. In conclusion, random picture game can be used as a teaching technique in teaching speaking. For further researchers, this technique can be applied by English lecturers to other skills. Keywords: Speaking ability, random picture game, pre experimental design
TYPES AND MARKERS OF POLITENESS DEPICTED IN PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISEMENT IN PEKANBARU
Authors: Gunawan Muhammad Indra , Aprizawati Aprizawati Aprizawati 
Published: August 2023

The application of politeness can be found in daily life through behavior of deeds and words, it also can describes in a public service advertisement. The purpose of this research is to determine and explaine the types and markers of politeness depicted in Public Service Advertisement in Pekanbaru. This research is done chronologically based on three steps, they are; collecting of the data, analysis of the data and presenting the result analysis that is guided by methods and various techniques of language analysis. The data are collecting by observational method. Tap technique is used as the basic technique. In observing the data, pictures of the data are documented by using camera tool of observation. Besides, note-talking technique is also used in documenting the data. Data collected then is analyzed by using pragmatic identity method. The result of the analysis then is presented by using informal method. From the results of analysis, there found eights types of politeness that are applied in Public Service Advertisement in Pekanbaru. Related to politeness markers used in Public Service Advertisement in Pekanbaru there found three politeness markers. Those three are; mari, ayo and –lah.Keywords: Types and markers, politeness depicted, public services, advertisement.
THE USE OF SPELLING BEE GAME TO INCREASE THE STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY OF THE SEVENTH GRADE AT SMPN I BANTAN
Authors: Mayasari Wan Julia 
Published: August 2023

The aim of the study was to find out the effect of using Spelling Bee game on students’ vocabulary mastery before and after being taught by using this game. Simple random sampling was used to determine the sample where 20 students in controlled class and 20 students in experimental class. There were three formulations of the problem: a) How is the students’ vocabulary mastery before being taught by using spelling bee game. b) How is the students’ vocabulary mastery after being taught by using spelling bee game. c) Is there any significant effect by using spelling bee game on students’ vocabulary mastery of the seventh grade at SMPN I Bantan. Based on the result of the test mean score of experimental class was 83, controlled was 67, 5 and ttestwas 6, 18. It showed that ttest is higher than ttablein 1% and 5%(2.02 ≤ 6, 18 ≥ 2.69). It meant that Ha was accepted and Ho was rejected. On the other hand, Spelling Bee Game was effective to increase the students’ vocabulary mastery of the seventh grade at SMPN I Bantan.
USING MINI SERIES FLASH CARDS TO ATTRACT STUDENTS’ IN LEARNING READING
Authors: Sari Diah Paramita , Destianingsih Arita 
Published: August 2023

Abstract: Learning Reading for junior high schools can use a variety of media. Among them is by using the Flashcard Mini Series. This is a media or tool that contains images and writing to facilitate students in reading lessons. Inside the flashcard are words to remind students of what they have just read. This flashcard can also be used to warm up for students before reading or discussing a reading. This study aims to discuss one way to solve students’ problem in comprehending a text. The process of using miniseries flash cards is students are grouped into approximately 5 people. Then, the teacher gave a miniseries flashcards to each group. The teacher gives a text containing the contents of the miniseries flashcards. After that, students are given a new text and miniseries flashcards containing new material. Each group is given a different text. After completing the answer, the text and flashcard miniseries are given to other groups; they also do the same. The miniseries flashcards are answered in turn by each group. Miniseries flashcards as learning media are able to provide an understanding of reading where the media is able to represent the contents of the reading so that students understand the text easily. Keywords: Reading Comprehension, Miniseries Flashcards
TRANSLATING MATHEMATIC TEXT ABILITY OF FIFTH SEMESTER STUDENTS IN MATH AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENT STKIP YPM BANGKO
Authors: Hartati Hera 
Published: August 2023

The aimed of this research is to describe about students’ ability in translating mathematic text as a material in English for Teaching Math Course at fifth semester in Math Education Program, Math and Sciece Department of STKIP YPM Bangko in academic year 2019/2020. This ability to provide students to be bilingual teacher in math subject. This reasearch is descriptive quantitave research. It will be conducted in Math Education Program of STKIP YPM Bangko. The population is fifth semester students consists of 18 students. It uses total sampling, the researcher will use written test as the instruments of collecting data, it consists about translating mathematics operation, translating mathematic problem, and passage about mathematics. The students are asked to translate from target language to sourse language and source language to target language. In analyzing the data, the researcher will use the procedure reduce the data, classify the data, describe the data, and data display. To know about students’ ability in translating mathematics english text, the researcher will use three indicatorss; accuracy, readability and acceptability. It also categories into 4 level mastery; excellent, good, fair, and poor. The result of this research found that Students’ ability in translating mathematic text was excellent. Based on the aspect of mathematic text, mathematic passage was difficult to translate for them, and accuracy indicator was lowest score, they tend to omitted word and change the spelling. It can be suggested to train students to practice more the interaction to the text and use the effective strategy in translation.