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Vicarious Trauma In Counterterrorism Practitioners, Daisy Muibu, Joseph Young, Michael Becker, Sarah Lynch, Ethan Ferguson, Lindsay Barclay

Reports, Projects, and Research

Those exposed to violence and trauma as part of their careers may experience significant distress; yet there remains a dearth of literature exploring occupational outcomes as a result of this exposure to violence, namely through the pathways of vicarious trauma (VT) and secondary traumatic stress (STS). The current study seeks to explore how violence and trauma exposure during one’s job in the counterterrorism workforce can lead to the adverse outcomes of VT and STS, which will in turn impact one’s job performance and job satisfaction. We use a mixed methods approach, using a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews to gain …

Improving Students’ Generative Ai Literacy: A Single Workshop Can Improve Confidence And Understanding, Miriam Sullivan, Michael Mcauley, Danielle Degiorgio, Paul Mclaughlan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (genAI), it has become increasingly important to ensure that students are equipped with AI literacy to use these tools effectively and appropriately. We ran a 90-minute, optional workshop for students to demonstrate how to use genAI in the assessment process appropriately. By the end of the workshop, participants felt significantly more confident in using genAI, had more intentions to use genAI, and understood the University’s genAI policy better. The types of genAI use that participants envisioned shifted from general academic and life uses to specific, acceptable uses for learning. Students could identify some …

Analysis Of Genetic Engineering Material Misconceptions In Biology Textbooks For Ninth-Grade In Yogyakarta, Silfi Pratiwi, Purwanti Pratiwi Purbosari, Oktira Roka Aji, Rinaldi Rizal Putra

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

Textbooks play a pivotal role in the pedagogical landscape, serving as indispensable aids for learning, founts of knowledge, and platforms for practical application. This study endeavors to scrutinize the content of textbooks, specifically focusing on ninth-grade biology textbooks within the educational milieu of Yogyakarta City, and to juxtapose these contents with existing literature to discern potential misconceptions. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the investigation centers on printed biology textbooks utilized in ninth-grade curricula across junior high schools in Yogyakarta. The selection of textbooks for analysis was based on their prevalence as instructional materials, as determined through survey data. Genetic engineering …

Students’ Science Literacy On Discussion-Based Contextual Approaches Of Human Reproductive System Learning, Yeni Mulyaningsih, Chaerul Rochman, Adam Malik, Tri Wahyu Agustina, Yulia Sukmawardani, Nur Hamidah, Nurul Annisa

Jurnal Pendidikan Sains

The aim of this study was to enhance students’ science literacy through a discussion-based contextual approach in the learning of the human reproductive system. This quantitative research employed an experimental method with a quasi-experimental posttest-only design. The study involved 60 students, with 30 students each in class XI MIPA 4 serving as the experimental group and class XI MIPA 5 serving as the control group. The control group received instruction through a conceptual approach-based lecture method, whereas the experimental group engaged in learning through a contextual approach-based discussion method. The research instrument comprised 10 open-ended science literacy questions pertaining to …

Resident Survey Highlights, Jacquelyn Reiss, Amy Donley

Institute for Social and Behavioral Science (ISBS)

No abstract provided.

Perbedaan Pengaruh Media Edukasi Terhadap Kepatuhan Orang Tua Anak Cerebral Palsy Untuk Melaksanakan Home Program, Khabib Abdullah, Ichsanul Amalia, Aji Sukma Wijaya

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition of movement and function disorders in children that requires continuous physiotherapy. One factor in the successful development of children with CP is the existence of a home program/independent therapy carried out by parents at home. In providing the home program, physiotherapists at YPCP Surabaya gave leaflets to parents. However, this was less effective because it was easily damaged, so the home program media was replaced with video. The effectiveness of both in increasing parental compliance in carrying out the home program every day is not yet known. Objective: to find out the difference in …

Occupational Therapy In Stroke: A Case Study Using The Bobath Frame Of Reference And Task Oriented Approach, Reza Nur Arsyi, Afifah Fadhilah Nursyam, Muhammad Luthfi, Hermito Gidion, Ayleen Alicia Kosasi, Erna Faryza Mohd Poot, Rosilah Wahab, Nur Atiqah Azman

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia

Stroke is a sudden neurological disorder caused by vascular injury to the brain, leading to significant functional limitations. This case study examines the use of occupational therapy interventions, specifically the Bobath and Task Oriented approaches, for a 43-year-old male with left hemiparesis to enhance independence in motorcycling. The patient experienced various limitations, including vestibular function, range of motion, muscle tone and strength, postural control, and fine motor skills. Using the Ashworth scale and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) for assessment, occupational therapy interventions showed progress in several aspects, although the primary goal has not yet been fully achieved. This …

Terapi Latihan Pada Fase Satu Pasca Operasi Rekonstruksi Ruptur Anterior Cruciate Ligamentum Sinistra, Aunike Arum Meta Wurgani, Irawan Wibisono

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a surgical procedure involving the grafting of the ACL using tendon tissue. This procedure aims to restore knee stability and joint fixation following an ACL injury. Post-ACL reconstruction often leads to complications such as pain, edema, reduced range of motion, and muscle weakness. The physiotherapy program in this case aims to evaluate the effects of physiotherapy interventions, including quadriceps setting, hamstring setting, straight leg raise (SLR), heel slide, ankle pumping, bridging, and prone hang exercises, in reducing edema and pain, as well as improving the range of motion and muscle strength in the knee …

Jump To Box Kombinasi Core Plank Knee To Elbow Terhadap Power Otot Tungkai, Maya Triyanita

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia

Leg power training is defined as a movement to get the jump in athletes doing the maximum jump smash. Badminton requires leg muscle explosive power because it is the muscle's ability to overcome loads and with a high speed of contraction. This study aims to determine differences in the effect of jump to box training, a combination of core plank knee to elbow on increasing leg power in badminton athletes. This study used an experimental design method with a pre-test and post-test design. The treatment group was given the Jump To Box Combination Core Plank Knee To Elbow exercise. The …

Pengaruh Core Stability Exercise Terhadap Peningkatan Fungsional Pada Non Specific Low Back Pain, Nabila Nisa Karima, Sugiono -. - -, Saifudin Zuhri, Jasmine Kartiko Pertiwi

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia

Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) termasuk salah satu gangguan muskuloskeletal yang terjadi pada area punggung bawah, dimana peyebabnya belum diketahui, dan bukan dikarenakan oleh kondisi patologis. NSLBP dapat menimbulkan manifestasi klinis berupa nyeri, spasme, kelemahan otot, keterbatasan range of motion (ROM), dan muscle imbalance yang berakibat terjadinya keterbatasan mobilitas dari lumbar dan penurunan kemampuan fungsional. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui pengaruh core stability exercise terhadap peningkatan kemampuan fungsional pada non-specific low back pain.Metode: Penelitian yang mengunakan yaitu one grup pre test and post test design dengan metode quasi experimenal. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Agustus-September 2023 selama 6 minggu. Subjek …

Appraising Critical Success Factors In Sustainable Housing Projects: A Comparative Study Of Ppp Modalities In Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Gouda Mohamed

Civil Engineering

This study examines the critical success factors (CSFs) crucial for the effective deployment of public-private partnership (PPP) models in sustainable housing projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), underpinning the nation's Vision 2030. Through a robust methodology that incorporates a profound literature review, structured interviews, and a survey involving key stakeholders, the study prioritizes fourteen significant CSFs integral to PPP efficacy. Employing Analytical Hierarchy Process analysis, key outcomes underscore the paramount importance of technical aspects with an emphasis on sustainability, tailoring risk-sharing and allocation to encompass green technologies and eco-friendly practices, and economic stability in the light of long-term …

State Of Tennessee Annual Statistical Report Of The Department Of Education For The Scholastic Year Ending June 30, 2024, Tennessee. Department Of Education.

Annual Statistical Report

No abstract provided.

Agapanthus Allergic Contact Dermatitis: A Case Report, Yasuhiro Horiuchi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) is a genus in the flowering plant family Amaryllidaceae. Contact dermatitis caused by flowering plants is common, but there are no reports of contact dermatitis caused by this plant, Agapanthus.

Case Illustration: An 82-year-old Japanese man had cultivated Agapanthus in his home garden. After breaking the stem of the leaf while wearing shorts, he noticed erythematous rashes on the thighs. The patch test of the leaf stem sap “as is” showed mildly positive, with erythematous papules.

Discussion: The patch test confirmed the allergic contact dermatitis of Agapanthus with leaf stem sap. There are many …

New Challenges To Judicial Federalism, James A. Gardner

Journal Articles

The theory of judicial federalism holds that state constitutions are jurisprudentially independent from the U.S. Constitution, and that state supreme courts consequently may, and often should, interpret state constitutions differently from how the U.S. Supreme Court interprets the federal Constitution. As the U.S. Supreme Court increasingly turns back to the states important decisions of constitutional policy, such as the scope of reproductive rights or the nature and content of limitations on partisan gerrymandering, state constitutional law looms ever larger as a potential ground for resolution of these issues.

The conditions for a revival of judicial federalism today, however, are far …

Evaluation Of Palatability And Nutrient Composition Of Terminalia Brownii (Fresen) Leaves Grown In Farm Land In Southern Ethiopia, Bayisa Bekele, Mohinder Singh Hooda, Asmelash Tesfaye

Journal of Bioresource Management

Fodder trees and shrubs are important diet and they can provide huge amount of nutrient for grazing animals specifically in areas where less amount of forage is found. The current study was conducted during the year of 2020-2021 at Southern Ethiopia with the objectives of evaluating the palatability and nutrient composition of Terminalia brownii leaves grown in farmland. Survey was conducted in the study area with a 5 % of the total HHs through selecting randomly from the kebeles resident list. Five samples from each management practice i.e. lopping, pollarding and pruning were taken and analyzed in the laboratory for …

Natural Fibers For A Green Future: A Review On The Versatility Of Esparto Grass In Industry And Technology, Abdelhak Maghchiche

Journal of Bioresource Management

Esparto grass plays a pivotal role in maintaining pastoral equilibrium and combating desertification in North Africa. With its economic and social significance, esparto grass serves as a versatile resource, primarily as a raw material for various products. These natural fibers find applications across industries such as textiles, technology, and medicine. The growing use of this renewable resource serves as a driving force for the development of sustainable products, particularly fully biodegradable composites suitable for technical and engineering purposes. Industrially, esparto grass finds economic use as a raw material for paper production and composite materials, contributing to the creation of high-energy …

Metabolomics Analysis Reveals Metabolite Diversity Of The Rare Cliff Plant Oresitrophe Rupifraga Unge, Hao Wang, Jinjun Cao, Sheng Chang, Caifeng Yan, Guangming Zhang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Oresitrophe is monotypic, with the only species, Oresitrophe rupifraga Bunge, which is exclusive to China, having special growth and developmental traits due to its habitat. Furthermore, it has bright flowers and medicinal benefits. This study investigated the metabolites present in various tissues of Oresitrophe rupifraga Bunge. Using a widely targeted metabolomics approach, 1965 different metabolites were identified in Oresitrophe rupifraga Bunge. Based on principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), the aboveground and underground metabolites of Oresitrophe rupifraga differed significantly. The comparison between bulblets and leaves revealed the differential expression of 461 metabolites, whereas the …

Facial Skin Rejuvenation With Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Plla): Four Case Studies, Stanley Setiawan, Theressia Handayani, Stefani Luziani

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Facial aging is characterized by the decline and loss of skin structure. Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biopolymer and biodegradable injection material that functions as a collagen stimulator. This active ingredient works by stimulating the formation of skin collagen after interacting with the PLLA crystal component. The expected final result is an increase in the skin volume with the thickening and increased density of the skin layers due to collagen remodeling. At present, data on the application of PLLA for facial photorejuvenation remains limited.

Case Illustration: Four patients aged 22-49 years old, with different severity of aging, underwent PLLA …

Dermoscopic And Histopathologic Findings In Diagnosing Postpartum Pemphigoid Gestationis, Rudi Chandra, Irma Damayanti Roesyanto-Mahadi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Pemphigoid gestationis (PG) is an uncommon autoimmune vesiculobullous skin disorder associated with pregnancy, that occurs during mid-to-late pregnancy and immediate postpartum period. The diagnosis of PG is based on histopathology and direct immunofluorescence. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that provides a connection between macroscopic clinical dermatology and microscopic dermatopathology.

Case Illustration: We reported a case of a 22-year-old primigravida woman with postpartum PG. This PG case was diagnosed clinically, dermoscopically, and histopathologically.

Discussion: Since PG is thought to be a variation of the bullous pemphigoid (BP), the two resemble each other clinically and immunologically. The well-defined structures with …

Immunomodulators In Leprosy: A Narrative Review, Kesya Kimberly, Siti Aisha Nabila Ferina, Prima Kartika Esti

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Current therapeutic regimen, like the multidrug therapy (MDT), are effective in treating most cases, but new cases continue to emerge in Indonesia every year. While multidrug therapy alone is adequate for treating leprosy, there is a need for adjuvant treatment options to boost the host’s immune system to prevent the worsening of leprosy and reduce the activation of M. leprae, such as immunomodulators.

Discussion: Immunomodulators are drugs that can stimulate the body’s natural and adaptive defense mechanisms, acting as either immunosuppressants or immunostimulants. To understand …

Contribution To Hair And Skin Science In Indonesia Through A Research Grant Program, Michele Verschoore, Rhadeya Setiawan, Muhammad Yulianto Listiawan, Nurtami Nurtami, Eloïse Moreau De Montcheuil

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

To foster scientific advances in basic and clinical research projects, a philanthropic "hair & skin research grant" program was launched in 2021 through a partnership between University of Indonesia, Perdoski, and L’Oreal Research and Innovation. The aim of the program is to empower Indonesian scientists to generate research data on general skin and hair issues that affect the Indonesian population. We have grouped the eight grant projects awarded between 2021 and 2022 into five main themes: skin type characterization; skin microbiota; botanical extracts; photoaging therapies; and hair loss. The various studies are evaluating potential therapies for acne, skin aging, photoaging …

Ang Gen Z Sa Usaping Sex...Bisyo...Barkada... Mga Kaalaman, Karanasan, At Kaisipan Ng Mga Piling Mag- Aaral Sa Kolehiyo, Reneille Joy M. Tayone

Malay Journal

Tinalakay sa papel na ito ang danas ng Generation Z na itinuturing bilang digital natives na pangunahing pinagkukunan ang Internet ng kanilang malawak na kaalaman at pagiging bukas sa mga radikal na perspektiba. Matapat na tinalakay ang mga isyung panlipunan na mailap pag-usapan dahil sa tradisyonal na kulturang Pilipino at konserbatibong pananaw ng kanilang kinalakhang pamilya. Nailahad din ang naging tugon ng pamahalaan upang masolusyunan ang ilang isyung kinakaharap ng Generation Z dahil sa maagang karanasan at mga naging gampanin ng pamilya upang makaapekto sa desisyong kanilang tinatahak. Tumugon ang piling kolehiyong mag-aaral sa Maynila para hingan ng pananaw o …

The Genealogy Of Turkish Transnational Movement In Indonesia, Dhita Ayomi Purwaningtyas, Yulia Rimapradesi, Achmad Reza Hutama

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

The majority of transnational Islamic groups in Indonesia come from the Middle East, which emphasizes various missions, such as purification and political ideology, and some others are Salafi-jihadist. Turkish transnational movement's mission mostly is religious da'wah through culture and education without spreading any political ideology, including the Nur Movement, the students of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. Amid suspicions about the increasingly widespread cases of extremism and radicalism in Indonesia by transnational groups that have brought the antithesis of Indonesian Islam, the Nur Movement has been able to enter and develop. This article analyzes the genealogy and distribution of the Nur Movement …

Comparative Study Of Halal Certification Mechanism: Indonesia, Malaysia And Mexico, Faiz Nur Faiqoh, Nur Fatwa

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

This research was conducted to examine the handling and procedures for halal certification at halal certification institution in Indonesia, Malaysia as a Muslim-majority country and Mexico as a Muslim-minority country, and to analyze using the SWOT approach. Halal product certification in Indonesia is carried out by the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (BPJPH) under the auspices of the government (Ministry of Religion). The aim is to provide guarantees to the community, especially Muslims from the products consumed. And in Malaysia it is carried out by JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) under the post of prime minister of Malaysia. While in …

Levels Of Aflatoxins In Selected Spices Marketed In Dar Es Salaam And Zanzibar, Tanzania, Khadija S Ali, Clarence A Mgina, Kessy F Kilulya

Tanzania Journal of Science

Aflatoxins are produced by fungi species known as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus which invade crops like maize, oilseeds, and spices. This study investigated the levels of aflatoxins in four selected types of spices marketed in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar in Tanzania to determine the incidence of human exposure to aflatoxin through the consumption of spices as food additives. A total of 72 samples of selected spices (25 cinnamon, 16 ginger, 20 cloves, and 11 mixed spices) were collected from farms (Zanzibar), markets and stores in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2, and total aflatoxins …

Investigation Of A Choke Valve Erosion In The Gas Lifted Systems, Kaindi Mandilindi, Simon I Marandu

Tanzania Journal of Science

Erosion is one of the common causes of failure in subsea operations. However, erosion of subsea systems has many patterns, trends and uncertainties. This has led to production losses due to the failure of prediction of the useful life of the components in the gas lifted system. This work experimentally studied the effect of flow rate and pressure variations on the erosion of the choke valve in the gas lifted system by using flow streams containing either liquid or liquid injected with gas. Cameras installed on both sides of the erosion box captured images of the probe after every one …

Effect Of Post-Harvest Handling Conditions On Polyphenol Content And Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Properties Of Selected Ugandan Sweet Potato Varieties, Agnes Nabubuya, Yusuf Byaruhanga, Ali Mwakha, Judith Narvhus

Tanzania Journal of Science

Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients, including bioactive compounds like carotenoids and polyphenols. This study provided information on the effect of postharvest handling conditions; curing (direct sunshine) and ambient storage on the total carotenoids, total polyphenols and antioxidant activity of five Ugandan sweet potato varieties. The total carotenoid content was determined following Rodriguez and Kimura's method, while total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity were assessed using Folin-Ciocalteu’s reagent and the FRAP assay, respectively. Findings showed significant variation in total carotenoids, total polyphenol content and antioxidant activity of the different sweet potato varieties. There was an increase in total carotenoids in …

Acute Toxicity Assessment Of Centella Asiatica And Bidens Pilosa Aqueous Crude Leaf Extracts In Pregnant Rat Model, Emmanuel J. Michael, James P. Lissu, Cyprian Mpinda, Flora Stephano

Tanzania Journal of Science

There is little information on the safety of using traditional medicines during pregnancy. The current study assessed the safety of aqueous crude leaf extracts from two medicinal plants; Centella asiatica L. and Bidens pilosa L. in pregnant rats. Acute toxicity was evaluated by administering a single dose of plant extracts to pregnant rats at three standard doses of 1000, 2000 and 5000 mg/kg for 14 days. Distilled water was used as a negative control. Physiological and behavioural responses were assessed at 30 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, 12 hours and every other day until gestation day 22. The pregnant rats …

The Analysis Of A Co-Dynamic Ebola And Malaria Transmission Model Using The Laplace Adomian Decomposition Method With Caputo Fractional-Order, Akeem Olarewaju Yunus, Morufu Oyedunsi Olayiwola

Tanzania Journal of Science

The study presents a novel mathematical framework for addressing Ebola and malaria concerns in Sub-Saharan Africa that combines Laplace transformation with Caputo fractional order derivative. It takes into account socioeconomic aspects that influence disease dynamics and uses the basic reproduction number to quantify transmission dynamics. Extensive numerical simulations using Maple 18 software are used to investigate the effect of fractional order derivatives on disease dynamics. It shows how the Laplace-Adomian decomposition approach simplifies nonlinear equations and generates control solutions. It emphasizes the necessity of turning discoveries into concrete plans and encourages stakeholders to be proactive in implementing them. Overall, the …

Application Of Time-Varying Mortality Rate Model In Pension System: A Case Of Tanzania, Samya Suleiman, John Andongwisye, Emmanuel E. Sinkwembe, Karl Lundengård

Tanzania Journal of Science

The current increase in the ageing population, driven by a decrease in mortality rates, has impacted most pay-as-you-go defined benefit pension schemes. The resulting increase in the dependency ratio places a greater burden on these schemes. Many pension funds currently use static lifetables to project future obligations, overlooking the gradual decline in mortality rates. This study explores the application of a time-varying mortality rate model to forecast Tanzanian mortality rates. The time-varying model was successfully employed together with multi state method to project and analyse the funding ratio and cashflow to asset value ratio of the mandatory Tanzania Public Service …