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Coinstantaneous Brachial Plexus Injuries In A 55-Year-Old Man With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: A Casereport And Literature Reviewarticle, Hong-Yi Lin, Jia-Yin Guo, Su-Ju Tsai

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

脊髓損傷合併臂神經叢損傷臨床上少見且不易診斷與處置。過去研究的報告發生率約為0.6％到1.8％。在脊髓損傷的病人處置時，通常優先處理危及生命的傷害，且臂神經叢損傷的臨床表現也可能歸因於脊髓損傷而被忽略。本文報告一名55歲因車禍意外導致第四節脊髓損傷的男性病人，根據病人的身體檢查、神經學檢查發現右上肢深肌腱反射無反應，以及明顯不對稱的右上肢與左上肢肌力，經過神經傳導檢查及肌電圖檢查，確定該名病人為脊髓損傷合併臂神經叢損傷。同時罹患脊髓損傷及臂神經叢損傷的病人數量可能被低估，治療計畫及復健也更為複雜，早期診斷與適當治療是此類病人上肢功能恢復的重要關鍵。除了詳細探查脊髓損傷病人的臨床症狀、身體檢查、神經學檢查之外，電學診斷對於合併臂神經叢損傷的確診最有效益。

Molecular Mechanism Of Cyanobacteria Circadian Clock Oscillator And Effect Of Co Factors On Its Oscillation, Manpreet Kaur

Dissertations

The circadian rhythms arise as an adaptation to the environmental 24-hour day and night cycle due to Earth's rotation. These rhythms prepare organisms to align their internal biological activities and day to day behavior or events with the environmental change of the 24-hour day and night cycle. Circadian rhythms are found widely in all living kingdoms of life on Earth. Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes which first used to study these circadian rhythms. Among cyanobacterial species, Synechococcus elongatus PCC 7942 (henceforth, S. Elongatus) is the simplest organism with a durable and sturdy circadian clock and is study as a model organism. …

Human-Robot Interaction For Assistive Robotics, Jiawei Li

Dissertations

This dissertation presents an in-depth study of human-robot interaction (HRI) withapplication to assistive robotics. In various studies, dexterous in-hand manipulation is included, assistive robots for Sit-To-stand (STS) assistance along with the human intention estimation. In Chapter 1, the background and issues of HRI are explicitly discussed. In Chapter 2, the literature review introduces the recent state-of-the-art research on HRI, such as physical Human-Robot Interaction (HRI), robot STS assistance, dexterous in hand manipulation and human intention estimation. In Chapter 3, various models and control algorithms are described in detail. Chapter 4 introduces the research equipment. Chapter 5 presents innovative theories and …

High-Speed Rail Safety Analysis Based On Dual-Weighted Complex Network, Liu Lv

Dissertations

This study uses a complex network model to analyze the causes of accidents in high-speed railway operations. By identifying the key factors that led to high-speed railway accidents, hidden safety hazards were discovered. This will help improve the operational safety of the U.S. high-speed rail line under construction.

The analysis uses the regional high-speed railway network in Guangzhou, China as a case study, including the railway (including high-speed railway) accidents that occurred in the company's jurisdiction from 2013 to 2017. With comparative analysis between general railways and high-speed railways, the changes of high-speed railway safety factors are explored. Data analysis …

The Aging And Impacts Of Atmospheric Soot: Closing The Gap Between Experiments And Models, Ogochukwu Yvonne Enekwizu

Dissertations

The main goal of this dissertation is to generate data and parameterizations to accurately represent soot aerosols in atmospheric models. Soot from incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass burning is a major air pollutant and a significant contributor to climate warming. The environmental impacts of soot are strongly dependent on the particle morphology and mixing state, which evolve continuously during atmospheric transport via a process known as aging. To make predictions of soot impacts on the environment, most atmospheric models adopt simplifications of particle structure and mixing state, which lead to substantial uncertainties. Using an experimentally constrained modeling approach, …

The Nebraska Water Leaders Academy Graduates’ Influence On Community Capitals And Community Capacity, Dakota W. Staggs, Mark E. Burbach, Gina S. Matkin, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel

School of Natural Resources: Faculty Publications

An overarching goal of the Nebraska Water Leaders Academy is to prepare a diverse group of Nebraskans from across the state to impact change in their communities by working together to solve wicked water problems. With 136 graduates from across Nebraska there is potential for graduates to effect change and impact their communities’ capitals (i.e., Built, Financial, Political, Social, Human, Cultural, and Natural). This study explored the impact of Academy graduates on their communities’ capitals and community capacity to prepare for future challenges from the perspective of graduates and community members. Findings show that Academy graduates are impacting their communities …

Smokejumper Obituary: Cummings#1, Harry Lee (Missoula 1946), National Smokejumper Association

Smokejumper Obituaries

No abstract provided.

The Effectiveness Of Family Welfare Movement Program In Slums, Asih Kuswardinah

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Demands for family needs are increasing along with the changing times and science. Thus, Family Welfare Program or Program Kesejahteraan Keluarga (PKK) is nationally aimed to empower families to improve prosperity towards faith and devotion to God; virtuous morality; health; prosperity; independence; gender equality, justice; legal and environmental awareness. This paper aims to provide a descriptive picture to PKK Deliksari management about the level of implementation of the members of each workgroup program (I, II, III, IV); give a picture to PKK management about which workgroup is responded mostly by members; provide an overview of the skills education that is …

The Effectiveness Of The Application Of Articulate Storyline 3 Learning Object On Student Cognitive On Basic Computer System Courses, I Gede Partha Sindu, Gede Saindra Santyadiputra, Agus Aan Jiwa Permana

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of applying learning objects based on Articulate Storyline 3 on student cognitive competence in the Basic Computer System course in the Informatics Engineering Education Study Program at the Ganesha University of Education. This type of research was descriptive quantitative with a pre-experimental research design involving one experimental class. The populations used in this study were all semester 1 students of the Informatics Engineering Education study program in the Basic Computer Systems course in the odd semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. Random sampling was using a simple random sampling technique. The average pretest …

Model Of Essential Employability Skills Framework For Machine Operator, Hari Din Nugraha, Deny Poniman Kosasih, Kasda Kasda, As'ari Djohar, Mumu Komaro

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Employability skills are the skills that a person must have to get a job, stay in work, and be able to achieve success in their career. This study aims to develop a model of specific employability skills framework for machine operators. The research design used is the mixed methods, a study that combines the quantitative and qualitative methods and convergent parallel strategy in the data mixing process. The research finding is 14 identified frameworks of employability skills, including (1) basic skills: communicating, listening; (2) self-quality: attendance, collaboration, responsibility, honesty, flexibility, empathy; (3) thinking skills: creativeness, problem-solving; (4) management: self-management, planning; …

Penentuan Sistem Antrean Dengan Pertimbangan Biaya Dan Kontrol Kedatangan Pasien: Studi Kasus Di Puskesmas Ungaran Semarang, Albert Hosea Santoso, Hanifa Reygina Fajrin, Akhmad Sultoni, Dwi Ertiningsih

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan sistem antrean yang efektif dengan mempertimbangkan biaya dan kontrol kedatangan pasien pada fasilitas kesehatan: Puskesmas Ungaran, Semarang. Penelitian ini menggunakan data kuantitatif berupa waktu kedatangan pasien, waktu pelayanan pasien, jumlah pasien, dan jumlah pelayan. Tahapan-tahapan yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini adalah menganalisis steady state dari sistem antrean, ukuran kinerja pada sistem antrean, keefektifan sistem antrean dengan pertimbangan biaya (cost), dan keefektifan sistem antrean dengan pertimbangan kontrol pada kedatangan pasien. Hasil analisis sistem antrean pada kedatangan pasien di loket pendaftaran, ruang dokter, dan loket apotek merupakan proses Poisson, sedangkan pelayanan pasien berdistribusi eksponensial. Jumlah …

Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (Lkpd) Berbasis Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Pada Topik Sudut, Dandi Mifta Abdillah, Dwi Astuti

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) berbasis Problem-Based Learning (PBL) pada topik sudut yang layak. Penelitian pengembangan ini mengadopsi model pengembangan ADDIE dengan tahapan meliputi Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, dan Evaluation. Kualitas LKPD ditinjau dari penilaian ahli materi, ahli media, dan respon peserta didik. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah angket ahli materi, angket ahli media, dan angket respon peserta didik. LKPD diujicobakan di kelas VII SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta dengan subjek sebanyak 32 peserta didik. LKPD yang dikembangkan memuat aktivitas pembelajaran sesuai langkah PBL, menyajikan masalah yang berkaitan dengan kehidupan sehari-hari di awal pembelajaran, dan dapat …

2020 Scholarly Productivity Report, Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Scholarly Productivity Reports

No abstract provided.

Role Of High Intensity Laser Therapy On A Child With Atlantoaxial Rotatory Fixation-Casereport, Li-Yun Teng, Ko-Long Lin, Sheng-Hui Tuan, Shu-Fen Sun, Min-Hui Li, I-Hsiu Liou

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

After wearing a hairpin for the entire evening during her sleep, 8-year-old girl experienced acute onset of torticollis and neck pain after walking up the next morning. She was brought to our outpatient department. Her head was tilted to the left, with tenderness over the left neck region. Imaging studies revealed atlantoaxial rotatory fixation. She initially received a combination of soft neck collar and medications with muscle relaxants as well as anti-inflammatory agents. However, these treatments had limited effects. Then, she received high-intensity laser therapy on the left posterior deep neck muscles, which greatly improved the range of motion of …

Analysis Of The Family's Communication Pattern And The Benefits Of Mother School Program For Building A Harmonious Family, Firdanianty Pramono

Informasi

Positive communication plays an important role in building a harmonious family. The objectives of this research were to: 1) Identify the characteristics of Mother School participants in 3 urban villages in Bogor; 2) Classifying family communication patterns of participants in Mother Schools based on low, moderate, and high categories; and 3) Analyze the benefits of Mother School program. The study was conducted with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The respondents were 84 people from the villages of Ciluar, Ciparigi, and Kedung Halang. Quantitative data were processed descriptively and analyzed using the Anova one way test. The qualitative data were obtained from …

Blaming The Victim: Representation The Victim Of Rape In M.F.A Film, Titik Indriyana, Choirul Ulil Albab

Informasi

The media in representing rape victims is still gender biased, such as blaming the victim. This study aims to find out how female victims of rape are shown in the M.F.A film by using semiotics to analyze the structure and ideology contained in the text. The theory used by researchers to analyze texts (M.F.A.) is the concept of radical feminism. The results of the research show in the M.F.A. film, women are shown as sexual objects of men. Women are represented as having to accept anything, including their fate when raped by men. They are not given the strength to …

Millennial Generation And Family Literacy Within The Dissemination Of Hoax In Whatsapp Group, Ririn Puspita Tutiasri, Ade Kusuma

Informasi

The millennial generation emerges in the era of advanced technology. The characters of the generation tend to have advanced knowledge of both technology and information. This convenience, spreading information easily, causes difficulty identifying whether or not the news is factual. Media literacy is necessary for millennials considering this generation is familiar with modern technology. Data are collected through observations and in-depth interviews. The analysis results that spreading Hoax via group chat is capable of anyone, including close and trusted family members. To prevent the act of disseminating Hoax in family and sibling, thus, a family member has an important role …

Needs Analysis To Develop Teaching Materials At Vocational College Ugm, Yohana Ika Harnita Sari, Wahyu Kartika Wienanda, Nur Endah Nugraheni

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Needs analysis as an initial process in a course becomes crucial before deciding learning objectives, setting the assessment, creating course design, as well as developing materials. This study aims to describe the English competence and skills needed by the stakeholders and students' perceptions of good teaching materials from various study programs at Vocational College UGM. The methods used in collecting data are questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire is distributed to the first semester students from all applied bachelor programs in Vocational College UGM using a stratified random sampling method. In addition, the interview is done with all heads of applied …

Plantar Fasciopathy At Unusual Location: A Report Of Two Cases, Chia-Hua Lee, Feng-Cheng Tang, Yao-Jen Chen, Long-Wei Dai, Su-Ju Tsai, Chi-Chung Ho

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Plantar fasciopathy is a common problem in the general population involving the proximal area of the central cord of the plantar aponeurosis. Few studies have discussed plantar fasciopathy distal to the calcaneus. In article reviewarticles, plantar fasciopathy distal to the calcaneus occurred in only 12% of the cases. In the casereport, including two cases in which fasciopathy were involved in the central part of the plantar fascia, the incidence was obviously less than that mentioned above. These two cases were atypical diseases of plantar fasciopathy over the plantar arch. They both received one to several sessions of prolotherapy, but no …

Evaluation Of Clinical Morbidities And Their Influence On Quality Of Life In Patients With Oral Cavity Cancer After Radiotherapy, Hao-Wei Tang, Tung-Hao Chang, Kuan-Lin Chen, Kuo-Yang Tsai, Su-Fen Liao, Wei-Te Wang

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background: Oral cavity cancer is the most common cancer in middle-aged men in Taiwan. Radiation fibrosis syndrome and lymphedema are the leading side effects in patients with oral cavity cancer, and can deteriorate their quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate common morbidities and their influences on QOL in patients with oral cavity cancer. Methods: 27 patients with oral cavity cancer who received surgery and radiotherapy (RT) were recruited. Clinical evaluations of each patient included the VAS pain scale, the lymphedema scale, facial distance measurement for lymphedema, maximal interincisal distance (MID), range of motion …

Effect Of Kinesio Taping On Knee Symptoms In Patients With Hemophilia: A Prospective Study, Yen-Liang Ke, Cih-En Huang, Sheng-Lung Hsu, Chih-Cheng Chen, Yi-Hsuan Lai, Chih-Ying Wu, Chien-Min Chen

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Background: Kinesio Taping is effective for treating knee symptoms in various diseases. However, the outcome of using this method in hemophilia patients with knee symptoms has not been previously studied. Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of Kinesio Taping on the knee symptoms in patients with hemophilia who had knee symptoms in the previous year. Methods: Kinesio Tape was applied on the anterior thigh and knee in all subjects. To measure the outcome, we collected the visual analogue scale (VAS) score of the knee during walking, knee-flexion and knee-extension muscle strength, active knee-flexion and knee-extension range of motion, Hemophilia Joint …

A Pilot Study Of Group-Based Computer-Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation For Patients With Cognitive Impairment, Wan-Ling Hsu, Tzu-Wei Liao, Yi-Chun Lu, Hsin-Man Chien, I-Shiang Tzeng

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

Objective: This study attempted to investigate effects of group-based computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation for patients with cognitive impairment. Methods: A total of 11 patients with cognitive impairment were included in the study. Cognitive impairment and activities of daily living were assessed using Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Cognitive Abilities. Screening Instrument (CASI C-2.0), Digit Span subtest (DS), Trail Making Test part A (TMT-A), Color Trail Making Test (CTT), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale (IADLs) at the beginning of the study, soon after receiving the intervention. Treatment was scheduled for 2 hours …

Youth Perspective On Social Media Discourse On Lazy Nigerian Youth Conversations, Nkiru Comfort Ezeh, Augustine Godwin Mboso

Informasi

The Social Media has emerged as a new platform for discourses. It has no doubt provided people with easier and faster accessibility to information and has become an outlet for them to share their views on socio-political issues. It has also been observed that negative and hate comments seem to dominate on social networks used for social and political communication. Anchored on Public Sphere Theory, focus group discussions were conducted with undergraduate youths in South-east Nigeria examined on the issue of President Mohammadu Buhari's referring to Nigerian youths as lazy, while speaking at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Westminster on …

When Culture And Change Collide In Higher Education: A Case Study At One University, Steven A. Petersen, Susan M. Bartel

Administrative Issues Journal

Leaders in higher education regularly find themselves at the intersection of change, torn between their institution’s history and culture, the intrinsic value of education, market needs, and the desires of alumni, current, and prospective students. Higher education is often labeled reluctant to change, and many believe any change initiative not aligned with the institution’s culture is almost certain to fail. This study provides evidence that leaders in higher education can implement change that is incongruent with organizational culture while maintaining harmony among the institution’s ideals and constituents. University X, a medium-sized, highly regarded public institution located in a rural area, …

School Counselor Perceptions Of A Comprehensive School Counseling Model And Implications For Practice, Marva Brewington, Jason Kushner

Administrative Issues Journal

The study examined school counselor perceptions of the American School Counseling Association’s Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) on academic outcomes (betterreported grades and better-standardized scores) of middle school students with a focus on recommendations for the tasks and responsibilities of school counselors. The study was qualitative and used a phenomenological approach through semi-structured face-to-face interviews to provide inquiry into school counselors’ perceptions of an effective school counseling program.

Vol.48 N.24 December 31st 2020, Voice Media Ventures

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Pemasaran Produk Pertanian Berbasis Website, Veronika Asri Tandirerung, Syahrul Syahrul, Achmad Padil

Elinvo (Electronics, Informatics, and Vocational Education)

Pengembangan sistem informasi pemasaran produk pertanian (SIPTANI) dibutuhkan untuk membantu para petani dalam memasarkan produk-produk pertanian khususnya di era pandemic Covid-19. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan sistem dengan model pengembangan prototype dengan studi kelayakan menggunakan standar ISO 9126. Data penelitian diperoleh dari hasil observasi dan pengisian kuesioner oleh responden. Hasil pengujian aplikasi diperoleh dengan menganalisis aspek-aspek pada functional suitability, usability, compatibility, dan portability. Pada aspek functional suitability berada pada kategori layak diterima. Pada aspek usability, kategori sangat setuju memiliki dengan persentase 90%, sehingga aplikasi dinyatakan layak dan ditanggapi baik oleh pengguna. Pada aspek compatibility, sistem pemasaran pertanian ini dapat …

Simple, Reliable Isolation, Purification And Cultivation Of Murine Skeletal Muscle Microvascular Endothelial Cells, Jianjie Wang, Joseph Harvey, Richard C. Garrad, Virginia H. Huxley, Laurie Erb, Gary Weisman

College of Health and Human Services

Objectives: Microvascular dysfunction in skeletal muscle is involved in metabolic and vascular diseases. Microvascular endothelial cells (MEC) are poorly characterized in the progression of associated diseases in part due to lack of availability of MEC from various animal models. The objective was to provide a fast, simple, and efficient method to isolate murine MEC derived from skeletal muscle. Methods: Dissected abdominal skeletal muscles from C57BL/6J mice at 8 - 12 weeks of age were enzymatically dissociated. MEC were isolated using a modified two-step Dynabeads™-based purification method. With a combination of Dynabeads™ - Griffonia simplicifolia lectin-I and Dynabeads™ - monoclonal antibody …

Keynote Address: Alaskan Election Law In 2020, Erwin Chemerinsky

Alaska Law Review

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Professional Development Efforts In Improving The Professionalism Of Geography Teachers, Alfin Nuramalia Yuniandita, Mukminan Mukminan

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study aims to determine how the implementation of teacher professional development efforts and the government and/or related agencies' participation in supporting teacher professional improvement can formulate sustainable professional development efforts in improving the professionalism of high school geography teachers in Brebes Regency. This evaluation study used the discrepancy model. The method used was descriptive quantitative and analyzed using percentage descriptive techniques. The data in this evaluation study were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The sample in this study consisted of 30 high school Geography teachers in Brebes Regency, while the sampling technique used was disproportionate stratified random sampling. …