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Strasser, Sheryl, Christine Stauber, Ritu Shrivastava, Patricia Riley, and Karen O’Quin. "Collective insights of public-private partnership impacts and sustainability: A qualitative analysis." PLOS ONE 16, no. 7 (July 20, 2021): e0254495. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254495.
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The global Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weakness of healthcare systems including laboratory systems and is a call to action for unprecedented collaboration and partnerships to deal with the global crisis. The United States (U.S.) President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) establishes the global HIV/AIDS treatment agenda in alignment with the UNAIDS 90-90-90 treatment targets to achieve epidemic control related to enhanced testing, treatment, and viral suppression. A strategic PEPFAR priority area recognizes that large-scale collective efforts and sharing of resources bear greater potential impact for lasting change than any single organization or entity can achieve alone. An important vehicle utilized within the global public health context is the public-private partnership (PPP) model whereby multiple international organizations forge unified project charters to collectively reach mutually agreed goals. While touted as an ideal mechanism to synthesize resources and maximize gain in numerous applications, little is known from a seasoned stakeholder perspective regarding PPP implementation and sustainability issues. The purpose of this research is to holistically examine perceptions of PPP model sustainability related to inputs and impacts among a collective network of stakeholders experienced with PEPFAR workforce development, laboratory-system strengthening project implementation. Interviews were conducted with frontline stakeholders from public and private sector organizations based in the US and select PEPFAR-supported priority countries. Analysis revealed three dominant themes: PPP impacts, keys of successful collaboration, and logistical challenges and opportunities to enhance sustainability of PPP outcomes in the future.
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Catlin, Jonathon. "When does an epidemic become a ‘crisis’? Analogies between Covid-19 and HIV/AIDS in American public memory." Memory Studies 14, no. 6 (December 2021): 1445–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17506980211054355.
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This article critically interrogates historical analogies made between the Covid-19 pandemic and HIV/AIDS epidemic in American public discourse, highlighting the role of cultural memory and normative frameworks of ‘crisis’ and its temporalities in shaping collective responses. It situates the Covid-19 pandemic in a multidirectional mnemonic frame by analysing borrowings from other usable pasts, particularly the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States, which in turn drew upon memory of the Holocaust. A reading of Susan Sontag’s ‘The Way We Live Now’ affirms the value of multidirectional cultural borrowing while also revealing its limits. Notably, the ever-growing AIDS Memorial Quilt may serve as a model for memorializing victims of Covid-19. While analogies between pandemics may be comforting or mobilizing, their meaning must remain open to contestation and also preserve particularities and differences. The history of HIV/AIDS centres the question, ‘crisis for whom?’ and cautions against prematurely declaring the ‘end’ of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Sahayam, Binu, and Maya Rathnasabapathy. "Challenges faced by people living with HIV/AIDS during COVID-19 pandemic in India." Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning 19, no. 1-2 (July 24, 2022): 198–224. http://dx.doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v19i1-2.1705.
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HIV/AIDS is considered as one of the most demanding public health problems faced by the country. It is a public threat and needs collective efforts in addressing the issue. In this line, a study was conducted among 30 people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India to study the challenges faced by women living with HIV/AIDS during the lockdown COVID 19 Pandemic in India. The data was collected with the support of the International Alliance for the Prevention of AIDS (IAPA) India, Chennai. In this study, descriptive research design and Simple random (lottery method) sampling technique was adopted. The researcher designed a questionnaire comprising both structured and semi structured questions along with “Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) – 21 item” standardized scale to obtain the data. The study shows that 76.7 percent of the respondents felt depressed because they do not have income to support their family needs and 53.3% shared that they are living in fear of HIV/AIDS and now during lockdown fear of survival is another painful one. Social work revolves around service, but is inherently interdisciplinary in nature. In this study Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model by Albert R. Roberts and Allen J. Ottens, was used for intervention. It was found after intervention that the p value of Depression, Anxiety and Stress is 0.00, which is less than the significance level of 0.05, hence the null hypothesis is rejected. Thus the results after the intervention showed that there was a visible decrease in their depression, stress and anxiety level.
Keywords: HIV/AIDS, COVID 19 Pandemic, Depression, Social Work Interventions
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Sanabria, Guillermo Vega. "Science, stigmatisation and afro-pessimism in the South African debate on AIDS." Vibrant: Virtual Brazilian Anthropology 13, no. 1 (June 2016): 22–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1809-43412016v13n1p022.
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Summary This paper examines how certain assumptions concerning sexual behaviour, race and nationality emerge at the core of explanations regarding the origin of HIV. In particular, it returns to discussions of the so-called "AIDS debate" in South Africa in the 2000s. On the one hand, it focuses on how these assumptions reinforce the understanding of AIDS as stigma and "social problem", to the extent that they emphasise the existence of geographical areas and "risk groups". On the other, these same assumptions are examined in the light of processes of identification and belonging, given that in the majority of reports, both academic and popular, "Africans" and "Africa" are inexorably understood in pessimistic terms. The purpose is to show how certain aspects of the South African debate refer to the way the global history of AIDS has been constructed over the past three decades. An exhaustive historiographical reconstruction is not attempted here, rather by returning to some works on the genesis of the epidemic, the paper highlights the individual and collective stigmatisation related to the public health discourse on AIDS, particularly such notions as "risk", "exposure" and "vulnerability". The proposal is such notions are strongly informed by a moral sense that traverses the dominant cognitive model in the approaches to the global epidemic and the AIDS debate in South Africa. The last part of the article focuses on the tensions that emerge between the explanations of experts from the field of public health and the contributions of social scientists, particularly anthropologists, frequently questioned for their alleged cultural relativism.
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Zorzenon Dos Santos, Rita Maria. "Using Cellular Automata to Learn About the Immune System." International Journal of Modern Physics C 09, no. 06 (September 1998): 793–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0129183198000716.
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Cellular automata are very simple systems that can exhibit complex dynamics on its time evolution. Over the last decade there have been many applications of cellular automata to modeling of biological systems. Those applications have been stimulated by the study of complex systems which has brought many insights into the cooperative and global behavior of the biological systems. Along with this discussion we present two different applications of deterministic and also of probabilistic cellular automata that are used to model the dynamics involved in cooperative and collective behavior of the immune system. In the first example, we use a deterministic cellular automata to model the time evolution of the immune repertoire, as a network, according to the Jerne's theory. Using this model we could reproduce some recent experimental results about immunization and aging of the immune system. In the second example, we use a probabilistic cellular automata model to study the evolution of HIV infection and the onset of AIDS. The results are in excellent agreement with experimental data obtained from infected patients. Besides the examples above, other interesting applications, such as models for cancer and recurrent epidemics, are being considered in the present framework.
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Hesselager, Lise. "National Collections of Printed Ephemera - Those Papers of the Day with Special Reference to the Scandinavian Model." Alexandria: The Journal of National and International Library and Information Issues 6, no. 3 (December 1994): 193–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/095574909400600304.
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There is no general agreement on the definition of the term ‘printed ephemera’. For the purpose of this article it is defined as (1) material issued by corporate bodies describing the current activities of those bodies and (2) material of small size. Owing to the legal deposit legislation of Scandinavian countries, dating back to the 17th century, these countries all have two or more national collections of ephemera. A distinction is made between ‘printed ephemera’ and ‘grey literature’, which is of recent date, and which developed as a result of modern society's need for speedy communication and developments in reprography. A half-library, half-archival system is appropriate for dealing with ephemera. The library tradition of splitting up material into subject groups may be combined with the archival system of arranging material according to provenance. Archival finding aids such as subject guides and indices and archival methods of collective description are appropriate as a general principle, but this should not exclude bibliographic records when such records are needed.
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Sarkar, Swati. "A Model to Analytical Support for Detection and Investigation Planning in a Crime Cases." East African Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management 5, no. 7 (August 19, 2022): 181–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.36349/easjebm.2022.v05i07.004.
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The protection of citizens and their ability to exercise their rights and freedoms are key indicators of the success of law enforcement authorities, which the public continuously assesses. One of the strategic resources of the life of modern society is various information. Computer networks, geographical information systems, means of tactical forecasting of crimes, numerous integrated databases are already widely applied in the activities of the law enforcement agencies. Despite this, the main information resource for forensic purposes represented by the information arrays of the forensic registration system still remains a repository of heterogeneous data, the collective use of which causes significant organizational and technical difficulties. Information and analytical support for the disclosure and investigation of crimes is aimed at obtaining an analytical information product about the structure, hierarchy, and composition of criminal groups, about the commodity and cash flows and relations of individuals and legal entities, about their joint criminal activities, about the unidentified circumstances of the events of the crime to be proven. Implementing cumulative object and trace inspections on various information arrays aids in establishing the missing details of the crime event.
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Thorgren, Sara, and Adesuwa Omorede. "Passionate Leaders in Social Entrepreneurship: Exploring an African Context." Business & Society 57, no. 3 (October 26, 2015): 481–524. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0007650315612070.
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Nonstate actors such as social enterprises are increasingly influential for addressing pressing social needs in sub-Saharan Africa. Moving responsibility from the state to private entrepreneurs calls for a greater understanding of how single individuals achieve their social mission in a context characterized by acute poverty and where informal institutions, such as trust and collective norms, are strong governance mechanisms. This study recognizes the role of leader passion as a key element for gaining people’s trust in the social enterprise leader and the social mission. Qualitative data were collected on 37 leaders of Nigerian social enterprises in arenas such as health, women’s rights, children’s rights, AIDS/HIV care and education, and sustainable development. Drawing on 100 semistructured interviews, the authors develop an inductive model illustrating how leader passion interrelates with the social enterprise organizing and outcomes.
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Sommer, Irene, Karin Larsen, Carsten M. Nielsen, Britta V. Stenholt, and Ida Torunn Bjørk. "Improving Clinical Nurses’ Development of Supervision Skills through an Action Learning Approach." Nursing Research and Practice 2020 (February 19, 2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/9483549.
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The aim of this study was to investigate action learning as an implementation method in a large-scale project with many participants in several autonomous and geographically spread groups. The focus of the implementation was the Model of Practical Skill Performance as a learning and supervision tool in the clinical education of nursing students. Nineteen action learning groups were established, and a total of 129 clinical supervisors and 13 facilitators were involved. To evaluate the implementation process, qualitative data were generated through three focus group interviews, questionnaires, and notes. Data illuminate clinical supervisors’ perceptions of value, impact, and sustainability when they participate in an action learning group to become familiar with the Model of Practical Skill Performance. The deductive data analysis was guided by central concepts from action learning. Action learning proved to be an engaging and effective tool in the implementation where the main strength seemed to be the autonomous local group supporting collective reflections on actions. Clinical supervisors had the right competences to adopt a reflective process-oriented approach, which is the hallmark of action learning. This study shows the necessity of collaboration between stakeholders in practice, education, and management to implement large-scale projects in clinical practice. The findings imply that managers should choose participants on the basis of their motivation and their voluntary wish to participate and that nurses’ immersion in the project over time aids implementation.
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Gehlawat, Monika. "Baldwin and the Role of the Citizen Artist." James Baldwin Review 8, no. 1 (September 27, 2022): 108–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.7227/jbr.8.6.
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Using political and critical theory, this article identifies in James Baldwin a model for citizenship unique to the Black artist who assumed the dual responsibilities of art practice and political activism. I engage with Baldwin’s fiction and his writing about other Black artists working in theater, film, dance, and music during the period of the civil rights movement. Across his career, Baldwin’s prevailing view was that, because of their history, Black artists have the singular, and indeed superlative, capacity to make art as praxis. Baldwin explains that the craft of the Black artist depends upon representing truths, rather than fantasies, about their experience, so that they are at once artists pursuing freedom and citizens pursuing justice. This article pays particular attention to the tension between living a public, political life and the need for privacy to create art, and ultimately the toll this takes on the citizen artist. Baldwin demonstrates how the community of mutual support he finds among Black artists aids in their survival. In his writings on Sidney Poitier and Lorraine Hansberry, his friendships with Beauford Delaney and Josephine Baker, as well as his reviews of music and literature, Baldwin assembles a collective he refers to as “I and my tribe.”
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Azevich, Alexey I. "Virtual reality: educational and methodological aspects." RUDN Journal of Informatization in Education 16, no. 4 (December 15, 2019): 338–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2312-8631-2019-16-4-338-350.
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Problem and goal. Virtual reality in education is used as the information space, in which the student can not only obtain the necessary information, but also enter into the contact with the fictitious objects. Sinking (immersion) into the educational medium helps students to acquire the habits of interaction with the virtual objects, to develop methods of collective collaboration and to find confidence in the course presentation of its own projects. The process of creating the resources with the elements of interactivity, and also the selection of the necessary instrument means is a technological and a systematic problem for the teachers, who are mastering new information technologies. The purpose of the article is construction and substantiation of the effectiveness of the model of the use of technologies of virtual reality in the course of the instruction of schoolchildren in the system of additional formation. Methodology. The development of the model of the use of technologies of virtual reality in the instruction of students in the extra-curriculum activity was accomplished on the basis of the complex data analysis, obtained in the course of conducting the approval developed educational methods materials in the system of additional formation, structuring of information, generalization of the results of a study. Results. The didactic possibilities of the technologies of virtual reality were identified in the course of the instruction of students in the system of additional formation. The theoretical substantiation is given the need of applying the virtual reality as a means of the development of creative thinking in students and an effective tool of the creation of the immersive training medium. On the basis of a study working program has been prepared, as well as teaching aid and systematic recommendations for the teachers, who use technologies of virtual reality for conducting the training exercises. Conclusion. The results of the conducted investigation made it possible to make a conclusion about the effectiveness of the use of technologies of virtual reality in the system of additional formation. It is ensured by the goal-directed application of the corresponding model of instruction and system of instrumental and teaching aids. The application of virtual reality, different technologies of imitation simulation not only contributes to the development of the algorithmic and creative thinking of students, but also to the maximum disclosure of their intellectual potential.
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Anthony Jnr, Bokolo, Sobah Abbas Petersen, Markus Helfert, Dirk Ahlers, and John Krogstie. "Modeling pervasive platforms and digital services for smart urban transformation using an enterprise architecture framework." Information Technology & People 34, no. 4 (May 12, 2021): 1285–312. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/itp-07-2020-0511.
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PurposeIn smart cities pervasive systems are deployed by enterprises and stakeholders in municipalities to provide digital services to citizens. But cities are faced with the challenge of achieving system pluggability, mainly service integration due to numerous actors and systems needed for smart urban transformation. Hence, there is need to employ a comprehensive and holistic approach to help achieve service integration of pervasive platforms. Therefore, this study presents an Enterprise Architecture Framework (EAF) to support smart urban transformation.Design/methodology/approachIn this study the design science research methodology is adopted based on a multi-case studies of two organizations and data is collected using semi-structured interview from an organizations and municipality in Norway to validate how service integration can be achieved by the developed EAF to address pluggability challenges faced in urban environment.FindingsFindings suggest that the presented EAF provides the structure to manage changes and maintain urban transformation and aims to align the business with the underlying information systems from the perspective of the stakeholders. Additionally, findings from the case studies modelled in ArchiMate language depict how service integration of different pervasive platforms provide digital services for smart urban transformation.Research limitations/implicationsThis research only employed semi-structured interviews to validate service integration of digital platforms, other identified dimensions of pluggability were not fully addressed in this study.Practical implicationsFindings from the case studies provides insights on how pervasive platforms can be integrated to achieve a pluggable digital service from different stakeholders and data sources in practice. The developed EAF presented in this study provide a model that supports collection and exchange of data from different data sources in smart urban environment to enable the provision and consumption of digital services.Social implicationsThe developed EAF aids system pluggability of actors and systems in providing digital service such as smart urban transformation that contributes to sustainable use of electric mobility in cities.Originality/valueAs cities increasingly deploy pervasive platforms to support urban innovation, researchers are seeking to explore how these platforms shape urban transformation. Presently, prior studies do not offer important insights into pervasive platform management from urban perspective. Against this backdrop, this study employs the information systems perspective of digital platforms literature roots in software development and physical product development to depict how the EAF can be employed to describe specific cases that integrate different pervasive platforms deployed by different stakeholders communicating to co-create collective digital services to citizens.
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Nelson, William R. "Functional Models of Complex Human Performance: Application to the Assessment of Pilot Performance." Proceedings of the Human Factors Society Annual Meeting 32, no. 14 (October 1988): 879–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1518/107118188786762090.
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A method has been developed for formulating integrated models of complex human and machine performance. The functional models can be used to model human tasks, measure human performance, identify problem solving strategies, estimate human error probabilities, define training requirements, investigate accidents, and design decision aids for complex cognitive tasks. This paper summarizes the application of the functional modeling technique to the collection and analysis of data from an experiment designed to assess pilot performance while responding to malfunctions.
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Raharja, Sam'un Jaja, and Dede Akhmad. "Collaboration Network Model of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control: Case Study in Subang District, Indonesia." Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat 16, no. 1 (July 27, 2020): 71–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/kemas.v16i1.21531.
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This study was conducted due to the increasing trend of people living with Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) (HIV/AIDS) in Subang Regency, West Java Province. This phenomenon was marked by high population mobility. Thus, this study aims to analyze the network model for HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Subang Regency. In this study, a networking approach by collaboration was adopted using six dimensions, namely, governance, administration, organizational autonomy, mutuality, norms and leadership. A qualitative approach is applied to explain a dataset which was a collection of observation and in - depth interview and supported by secondary data from relevant informants who are involved in preventing and reducing HIV/AIDS in Subang Regency. These informants were the actors who represent government agents and non-government organizations. Result showed that all dimensions of collaboration occur on an iterative, cyclical and dynamic process. However, on a practical approach, this model is implemented on a linear and causality basis and can explain a system towards problem-solving and new values forming.
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Bakir-Gungor, Burcu, Hilal Hacılar, Amhar Jabeer, Ozkan Ufuk Nalbantoglu, Oya Aran, and Malik Yousef. "Inflammatory bowel disease biomarkers of human gut microbiota selected via different feature selection methods." PeerJ 10 (April 25, 2022): e13205. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13205.
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The tremendous boost in next generation sequencing and in the “omics” technologies makes it possible to characterize the human gut microbiome—the collective genomes of the microbial community that reside in our gastrointestinal tract. Although some of these microorganisms are considered to be essential regulators of our immune system, the alteration of the complexity and eubiotic state of microbiota might promote autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), obesity, and carcinogenesis. IBD, comprising Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a gut-related, multifactorial disease with an unknown etiology. IBD presents defects in the detection and control of the gut microbiota, associated with unbalanced immune reactions, genetic mutations that confer susceptibility to the disease, and complex environmental conditions such as westernized lifestyle. Although some existing studies attempt to unveil the composition and functional capacity of the gut microbiome in relation to IBD diseases, a comprehensive picture of the gut microbiome in IBD patients is far from being complete. Due to the complexity of metagenomic studies, the applications of the state-of-the-art machine learning techniques became popular to address a wide range of questions in the field of metagenomic data analysis. In this regard, using IBD associated metagenomics dataset, this study utilizes both supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms, (i) to generate a classification model that aids IBD diagnosis, (ii) to discover IBD-associated biomarkers, (iii) to discover subgroups of IBD patients using k-means and hierarchical clustering approaches. To deal with the high dimensionality of features, we applied robust feature selection algorithms such as Conditional Mutual Information Maximization (CMIM), Fast Correlation Based Filter (FCBF), min redundancy max relevance (mRMR), Select K Best (SKB), Information Gain (IG) and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost). In our experiments with 100-fold Monte Carlo cross-validation (MCCV), XGBoost, IG, and SKB methods showed a considerable effect in terms of minimizing the microbiota used for the diagnosis of IBD and thus reducing the cost and time. We observed that compared to Decision Tree, Support Vector Machine, Logitboost, Adaboost, and stacking ensemble classifiers, our Random Forest classifier resulted in better performance measures for the classification of IBD. Our findings revealed potential microbiome-mediated mechanisms of IBD and these findings might be useful for the development of microbiome-based diagnostics.
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Arwiyantasari, Wida Rahma, and Budi Laksana. "The Effect Of The Health Belief Model Approach On The Prevention Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome In Pregnant Women." STRADA Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan 9, no. 2 (November 1, 2020): 976–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.30994/sjik.v9i2.403.
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East Java Province is in the top five in which the population is infected with HIV and it is dominated by men. This will worsen the condition of women if infected with pregnant women, so that the pregnant women are also affected by HIV/AIDS infection. The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of the Health Belief Model approach on the prevention of HIV/AIDS in pregnant women in Madiun City. This type of research was an observational analytic study. The sampling technique used total sampling. The sample size was 80 pregnant women in Madiun City who carried out HIV/AIDS testing. The data collection tool used a questionnaire. The data analysis used Chi-Square and Multiple Logistic Regression analysis. There was a statistically significant effect. Perceived severity, perceived barriers, perceived vulnerability, and perceived benefits affect pregnant women in preventing HIV/AIDS
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Meyer, Carly, Louise Hickson, Asad Khan, and David Walker. "What Is Important for Hearing Aid Satisfaction? Application of the Expectancy-Disconfirmation Model." Journal of the American Academy of Audiology 25, no. 07 (July 2014): 644–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.25.7.3.
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Background: Between 68.1–89.5% of clients report that they are satisfied with their hearing aids. Two variables that are thought to contribute to dissatisfaction with hearing aids are product performance, and a mismatch between performance and client prefitting expectations about hearing-aid performance (i.e., disconfirmation). A focus on variables related to satisfaction is relevant to improving hearing rehabilitation services. Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine if measures of hearing-aid performance and disconfirmation, specifically related to hearing ability and hearing-aid problems, were associated with overall hearing-aid satisfaction among a sample of hearing-aid users. Research Design: A retrospective research design was employed. Study Sample: A total of 123 individuals participated in the study (57% male; mean age: 72 yr). All participants owned hearing aids. Data Collection and Analysis: A personal details questionnaire and the Profile of Hearing Aid Consumer Satisfaction questionnaire (Wong et al, 2009) were completed by participants, 3–12 mo after they obtained hearing aids. Overall hearing-aid satisfaction was a dichotomized variable (satisfaction vs. dissatisfaction); therefore, logistic regression modeling was applied to the data to determine which variables were associated with overall hearing-aid satisfaction. Results: Sixty-one percent of the sample reported that they were satisfied with their hearing aids. Hearing-aid satisfaction was associated with the ability to hear with hearing aids and better-than-expected performance in this same area; fewer hearing-aid problems; and fewer problems with hearing-aid manipulation, hearing-aid appearance, and wearer discomfort than were anticipated before hearing-aid fitting. Conclusions: It is recommended that to improve hearing-aid satisfaction, clinicians should ensure optimal hearing-aid benefit in the listening situations that the person with hearing impairment most wants to hear better; reduce the likelihood of hearing-aid problems occurring; and promote positive disconfirmation (performance exceeds expectations) with respect to both hearing ability and hearing-aid performance through the education of clients about the likely benefits of hearing aids in a variety of listening environments, and the potential problems they could face with hearing-aid manipulation and wearer discomfort.
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Albany, Devin Akbar, Fadhilah Azzahra, Febriandini Muhtasya, Zulkardi Zulkardi, Hapizah Hapizah, Budi Mulyono, and Meryansumayeka Meryansumayeka. "Pengembangan Alat Peraga PATOLOGI (Papan Tol Logika) pada Materi Pernyataan Majemuk." Jurnal Tadris Matematika 5, no. 2 (November 17, 2022): 159–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.21274/jtm.2022.5.2.159-168.
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This study aims to develop a valid, practical, and effective teaching aid in learning mathematical logic material. The teaching aid developed is Logic Toll Board named PATOLOGI (Papan Tol Logika). The development model used in this study uses the ADDIE development model. The stages of ADDIE development include analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Data collection was obtained from observation and interviews, then analyzed descriptively. The results of the research that has been carried out indicate that the PATOLOGI teaching aids have been well developed, starting from the analysis stage to the evaluation stage. The tests carried out included testing the validity of teaching aids to experts, practicality tests and effectiveness tests through trial activities with students. The trial results show that students have no difficulty in using teaching aids, so that teaching aids are said to be practical. The trial results also show that the use of visual aids can arouse students' enthusiasm and interest in participating in learning activities, so that students more easily understand the concepts of mathematical logic material, especially compound statements. This shows that the PATOLOGI teaching aids can be categorized as effective. Thus, it is concluded that the PATOLOGI teaching aid is valid, practical, and effective.
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Sisyahid, Abdul Kharis, and Sofwan Indarjo. "HEALTH BELIEF MODEL DAN KAITANNYA DENGAN KETIDAKPATUHAN TERAPI ANTIRETEROVIRAL PADA ORANG DENGAN HIV/AIDS." Unnes Journal of Public Health 6, no. 1 (January 31, 2017): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/ujph.v6i1.11341.
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Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) may reduce mortality and improve the quality of life among them. Non-adherence of HIV/AIDS patients in ARV therapy may lead to cease of therapy, increase risk of death, complicate evaluation of ARV services, and increase the risk of ARV resistance if they wish to start over. This study aimed to determine the factors that cause non-adherence to ARV therapy among PLHIV in Pemalang Regency. The research used qualitative method with case study approach. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation to 6 HIV/ AIDS patients who were listed as non-adherence patient in ARV therapy. Data analysis was done descriptively with triangulation method and data analysis. Results revealed that the factors that cause non-adherence to ARV therapy among PLHIV were lack of vulnerability perception to illness in the future, lack of illness perception among informants about the severity of illness, lack of benefit perception perceived by most informants, and barrier perception of side effects, lack of facilities to access ARV, and pudency that their HIV-positive status was known by others.
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Midgley, Richard, and Dr Sheerali Arya. "The Triple Layered Business Model Canvas: A Tool for Sustainability." International Journal of Management Research and Social Science 09, no. 01 (2022): 08–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.30726/ijmrss/v9.i1.2022.91002.
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The Triple Layered Business Model Canvas is a platform for experimenting with new business models that are focused on sustainability. It adds two levels to the original business model canvas: an environmental layer based on a lifecycle perspective and a social layer based on stakeholder perspectives (Cardeal, Höse, Ribeiro, & Götze, 2020). The three layers of the business model, when examined collectively, make clear how an organization generates different sorts of value – economic, environmental, and social. Visually depicting a business model using this canvas tool aids in establishing and communicating a more holistic and integrated perspective of a business model, as well as in creatively innovating towards more sustainable business models (Daou, et al., 2020). This review article analyzes the triple layer business model canvas tool and highlights its essential characteristics. By providing a design tool that structures sustainability challenges in business model innovation, this tool adds to sustainable business model research. References
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Aristiana, Noor Fuat, Baidi Bukhori, and Hasyim Hasanah. "PELAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING ISLAM (STUDI KASUS PELAYANAN KLINIK VCT RUMAH SAKIT ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG SEMARANG DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESEHATAN MENTAL PASIEN HIV/AIDS)." Jurnal Ilmu Dakwah 35, no. 2 (August 21, 2017): 249. http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/jid.v35.2.1609.
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<p>This research is quantitative research to describe mental hygiene problems and to analyze islamic guidance and counseling to increase the healthiness of patient with HIV in VCT Clinic, Sultan Agung Hospital Semarang. The source of data in this research is counselor and patient with HIV. The method of collecting data use interview, observation, and documentation. The method analyze is interacive analyze model. The outcame from the research shows that, fisrt patient with HIV/AIDS have a mental hygiene problems. Second, islamic guidance and counseling services for them consist of pre test counseling, pasca test counseling, and sustainable counseling. Third, islamic guidance and counseling services to increase mental hygiene patient with HIV/AIDS focused on sefl-acceptance. To increase mental hygiene patient with HIV/AIDS required sustainable accompaniment about development and empowerment of the patient potential and family with HIV/AIDS</p><p align="center"><strong>***</strong></p><p>Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan problem kesehatan mental dan menganalisis pelayanan bimbingan dan konseling Islam dalam meningkatkan kesehatan mental pasien HIV/AIDS di Klinik VCT Rumah Sakit Islam Sultan Agung Semarang. Sumber data adalah konselor dan pasien HIV/AIDS. Metode pengumpulan data wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Metode analisis data model analisis interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, pertama pasien HIV/AIDS memiliki problem kesehatan mental. Kedua, pelayanan bimbingan dan konseling Islam bagi penderita HIV/AIDS terdiri dari konseling pra tes, konseling pasca tes, dan konseling berkelanjutan. Ketiga, pelayanan bimbingan dan konseling Islam dalam meningkatkan kesehatan mental pasien HIV/AIDS ditekankan pada penerimaan diri.Untuk meningkatkan kesehatan mental pada diri pasien diperlukan pendampingan lanjutan tentang pengembangan dan pemberdayaan potensi korban dan keluarga dengan HIV/AIDS </p>
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Aristiana, Noor Fuat, Baidi Bukhori, and Hasyim Hasanah. "PELAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING ISLAM (STUDI KASUS PELAYANAN KLINIK VCT RUMAH SAKIT ISLAM SULTAN AGUNG SEMARANG DALAM MENINGKATKAN KESEHATAN MENTAL PASIEN HIV/AIDS)." Jurnal Ilmu Dakwah 35, no. 2 (August 21, 2017): 249. http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/jid.v35i2.1609.
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<p>This research is quantitative research to describe mental hygiene problems and to analyze islamic guidance and counseling to increase the healthiness of patient with HIV in VCT Clinic, Sultan Agung Hospital Semarang. The source of data in this research is counselor and patient with HIV. The method of collecting data use interview, observation, and documentation. The method analyze is interacive analyze model. The outcame from the research shows that, fisrt patient with HIV/AIDS have a mental hygiene problems. Second, islamic guidance and counseling services for them consist of pre test counseling, pasca test counseling, and sustainable counseling. Third, islamic guidance and counseling services to increase mental hygiene patient with HIV/AIDS focused on sefl-acceptance. To increase mental hygiene patient with HIV/AIDS required sustainable accompaniment about development and empowerment of the patient potential and family with HIV/AIDS</p><p align="center"><strong>***</strong></p><p>Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendiskripsikan problem kesehatan mental dan menganalisis pelayanan bimbingan dan konseling Islam dalam meningkatkan kesehatan mental pasien HIV/AIDS di Klinik VCT Rumah Sakit Islam Sultan Agung Semarang. Sumber data adalah konselor dan pasien HIV/AIDS. Metode pengumpulan data wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Metode analisis data model analisis interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, pertama pasien HIV/AIDS memiliki problem kesehatan mental. Kedua, pelayanan bimbingan dan konseling Islam bagi penderita HIV/AIDS terdiri dari konseling pra tes, konseling pasca tes, dan konseling berkelanjutan. Ketiga, pelayanan bimbingan dan konseling Islam dalam meningkatkan kesehatan mental pasien HIV/AIDS ditekankan pada penerimaan diri.Untuk meningkatkan kesehatan mental pada diri pasien diperlukan pendampingan lanjutan tentang pengembangan dan pemberdayaan potensi korban dan keluarga dengan HIV/AIDS </p>
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Friedman, Samuel R., Don C. Des Jarlais, and Douglas S. Goldsmith. "An Overview of AIDS Prevention Efforts Aimed at Intravenous Drug Users Circa 1987." Journal of Drug Issues 19, no. 1 (January 1989): 93–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002204268901900107.
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AIDS prevention efforts that had been instituted by early 1987 included outreach; AIDS education within drug abuse treatment programs; antibody testing; preventing initiation in IV drug use; collective organization by drug users to confront AIDS; and efforts to change the environment of IV drug use in ways that might reduce HIV transmission. Projects differed in terms of whether they 1) oriented primarily to getting users into treatment or to risk reduction among continuing users (a false dichotomy); 2) used deterrence, skills building, group-identity, or social support to motivate risk reduction; 3) tried to change the environment of drug use, its subculture, or the individual user; and 4) vested control of the project in the hands of professionals or of the users themselves. These models can play different roles in fighting the epidemic, and new approaches need to be developed.
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Lu, Tao. "Mixed-effects location and scale Tobit joint models for heterogeneous longitudinal data with skewness, detection limits, and measurement errors." Statistical Methods in Medical Research 27, no. 12 (April 17, 2017): 3525–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0962280217704225.
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The joint modeling of mean and variance for longitudinal data is an active research area. This type of model has the advantage of accounting for heteroscedasticity commonly observed in between and within subject variations. Most of researches focus on improving the estimating efficiency but ignore many data features frequently encountered in practice. In this article, we develop a mixed-effects location scale joint model that concurrently accounts for longitudinal data with multiple features. Specifically, our joint model handles heterogeneity, skewness, limit of detection, measurement errors in covariates which are typically observed in the collection of longitudinal data from many studies. We employ a Bayesian approach for making inference on the joint model. The proposed model and method are applied to an AIDS study. Simulation studies are performed to assess the performance of the proposed method. Alternative models under different conditions are compared.
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Fitriana, Cici Liana, and Diplan Diplan. "Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPA menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw dengan Berbantuan Media Alat Peraga Konkret pada Peserta Didik Kelas V SDN-4 Kasongan Baru Tahun Pelajaran 2016/2017." Tunas: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar 3, no. 2 (June 13, 2018): 7–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.33084/tunas.v3i2.568.
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This study aims to (1) find out about the activities of students in learning activities by using a cooperative type jigsaw model assisted with concrete teaching aids (2) knowing the improvement in student learning outcomes in science learning in matter Gravity force, friction force and magnetic force with using a cooperative type jigsaw model assisted with concrete teaching aids in class V of the Kasongan New SDN-4 Academic Year 2016/2017. The type of research is Class Action Research (CAR), the research subjects were 18 students, six men, and 12 women. The technique for collecting data uses observation and test techniques. This study uses analysis and the average and percentage of completeness taken from the results of the learning cycle.
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Juliyesi, Senti. "PENGGUNAAN ALAT PERAGA SEDERHANA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PERHATIAN DAN PRESTASI BELAJAR IPA KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 8 PAGAR ALAM." Diadik: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknologi Pendidikan 11, no. 2 (October 21, 2021): 22–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.33369/diadik.v11i2.18487.
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This study aims to describe the use of simple teaching aids to increase the attention and learning achievement of science class VIII at SMP Negeri 8 Pagar Alam. The design of this study used classroom action research based on Kurt Lewin's model. The subjects of this study were students of class VIII.B SMP Negeri 8 Pagar Alam even semester of the 2020/2021 school year. Data collection techniques using observation sheets and tests. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used the average (mean) and t-test. The results showed that the use of simple teaching aids can increase the attention and achievement of learning science class VIII at SMP Negeri 8 Pagar Alam. The implication of the results of this study is that if teachers want to increase the attention and learning achievement of students in science subjects, simple teaching aids can be used.
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KGA, Rathnamali. "Dissection of Laboratory Animal and Sample Collection for Histology." International Journal of Scientific and Academic Research 02, no. 03 (2022): 01–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.54756/ijsar.2022.v2i3.1.
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The starting point for the laboratory investigation of a dissection of laboratory animal for experiment is the taking of samples. This review considers some general principles involved in sample collection for histology (Liu et al., 2016). For disease diagnosis, the tissues sampled should be representative of the condition being investigated and the lesions observed. Samples should be taken with care, to avoid undue stress or injury to the animal or danger to the operator. Where appropriate, samples should be collected aseptically, and care should be taken to avoid crosscontamination between samples (Lapage, 1958). Mice and rats are the most used animals in experimental researches, the anatomical, histological and genetic differences between species should be carefully evaluated, to better apply the study model and avoid unnecessary waste avoid (Corte et al., 2021). Currently, the implantation of defined genetically and sanitarily laboratory animals has aided in new discoveries, through experimental models, contributing to the prevention of uncured diseases such as cancers, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis, and also for the development of new surgical treatment techniques. Other applications correspond to the vaccines development, monoclonal antibodies, evaluation and control of biological products, pharmacology, toxicology, bacteriology, virology and parasitology, and basic immunology studies, immunopathology, organ transplants and immunosuppressive drugs development. However, with technological advances, it is now possible to obtain satisfactory results through alternative methods in vitro, using cell culture and other methods, allowing the 84 replacement of laboratory animals (Gunatilake, 2018).
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Demartoto, Argyo. "Efektivitas Collaborative Governance dalam Pelayanan Komprehensif Berkesinambungan untuk Menanggulangi HIV/AIDS." Kesmas: National Public Health Journal 9, no. 4 (May 1, 2015): 382. http://dx.doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v9i4.753.
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AbstrakDi tingkat nasional dan daerah telah terdapat kebijakan publik, program dan kegiatan untuk menanggulangi HIV/AIDS, namun jumlah kasus HIV/AIDS meningkat setiap tahun. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui efektivitas collaborative governance antarpemangku kepentingan dalam pelayanan komprehensif berkesinambungan untuk menanggulangi HIV/AIDS di Kota Surakarta. Penelitian ini merupakan studi kasus jenis exploratory. Informan ditentukan dengan menggunakan purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan pada 2 Juli – 2 September 2013 dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi, focus group discussion, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dengan model analisis interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberi dan penerima layanan berperan dalam penanggulangan HIV/AIDS sesuai tugas dan fungsinya masing-masing. Program pencegahan dan penjangkauan, layanan kesehatan, reduksi bahaya, dan pemberdayaan belum efektif karena komitmen terhadap tujuan dan sikap saling percaya antarpemangku kepentingan belum optimal, petugas lapangan kurang profesional, terdapat konflik laten antarpemangku kepentingan, kurang optimalnya koordinasi antaranggota Komisi Penanggulangan AIDS Daerah Kota Surakarta dan rendahnya anggaran untuk penanggulangan HIV/AIDS karena HIV/AIDS belum menjadi isu prioritas dalam pembangunan daerah. Disimpulkan bahwa kolaborasi governance antarpemangku kepentingan belum efektif. Untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan efektivitas kolaborasi governance antarpemangku kepentingan, harus ada norma, struktur, dan proses yang jelas dalam menanggulangi HIV/AIDS.AbstractThere have been public policies, programs and activities to cope with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia at national and local level, but number of HIV/AIDScases is increasing every year. This study aimed to determine effectivity ofcollaborative governance between stakeholders in a sustainable comprehensive service to cope with HIV/AIDS in Surakarta City. This study was an exploratory study. Informants were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data collection was conducted on 2 July – 2 September 2013 using in-depth interview, observation, focus group discussion, and documentation. Technique of data analysis was an interactive analysis model. Results showed that service provider and receiver had taken roles in HIV/AIDS coping based on their own duty and function. Prevention and outreach, healthcare service, harm reduction and empowerment programs had not been yet effective because of less optimal commitment to purpose and mutual trust between stakeholders, less professional fieldworkers, latent conflict occurred between stakeholders, less optimal coordination between AIDS Coping Commission of Surakarta City members, and low budget for HIV/AIDS coping as HIV/AIDS is not yet a priority issue in regional development. In brief, collaborative governance between stakeholders is not yet efffective. To improve the quality and the collaborative governance effectivity between stakeholders, there should be any clear norm, structure and process in coping with HIV/AIDS.
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Pechansky, Flavio, Diego Garcia Bassani, Lisia von Diemen, Félix Kessler, Carl G. Leukefeld, Hilary L. Surratt, James A. Inciardi, and Steven S. Martin. "Using thought mapping and structured stories to decrease HIV risk behaviors among cocaine injectors and crack smokers in the South of Brazil." Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria 29, no. 3 (August 13, 2007): 233–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1516-44462006005000056.
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OBJECTIVES: To compare changes in AIDS knowledge and risk behaviors among Brazilian cocaine users in an intervention trial. METHOD: 119 participants were randomly assigned to either a standard or a standard plus "thought mapping" intervention, and re-interviewed 2 and 8 weeks after intake using standardized data collection instruments. Intervention effects were examined using generalized estimated equation model. RESULTS: Significant increases in AIDS knowledge and condom use were observed in the experimental group, as well as significant changes in the subscores for sexual and drug risks. The experimental intervention was less successful in decreasing mean days of cocaine use when compared to the standard. CONCLUSION: Although not robust, the findings nevertheless suggest that components of the experimental thought-mapping model might be useful in combination with other approaches.
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Zahrotin, Anis. "DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE LEARNING INSTRUMENTS USING A HUMANISTIC APPROACH WITH ECONOMIC DRAWINGS." Jurnal Pena Sains 8, no. 1 (May 1, 2021): 8–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.21107/jps.v8i1.10104.
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Research on the development of integrated science learning instruments helps students to develop their potential and character. The research involved the use of lesson plans, worksheets, syllabus, props and modules through four stages, namely the Four-D Model flow, namely definition, design, development, and dissemination. This research was conducted at MTsN 4 Bojonegoro. The research method is qualitative research by observing the field and collecting data based on the results of tests and questionnaires. The results of the study are as follows 1) students are more motivated to use teaching aids in integrated science learning, 2) by using economic teaching aids, students get an increase in cognitive knowledge and also character education and understand the relationship between knowledge and attitudes or actions in everyday life, 3) integrated science learning with economic aids should be used more intensively in science learning with different themes, 4) Each subject should provide opportunities for the teaching staff to develop economic teaching aids by utilizing used tools and materials from the surrounding environment.
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Gargano, Luisa, and Adele A. Rescigno. "Fast collective communication by packets in the postal model." Networks 31, no. 2 (March 1998): 67–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1097-0037(199803)31:2<67::aid-net2>3.0.co;2-h.
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Karki, Tej Bahadur. "Predictors of the level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of HIV & AIDS." Journal of Advanced Academic Research 3, no. 2 (February 23, 2017): 115–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jaar.v3i2.16760.
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The study was conducted with the aim to explore the predictors of the level of knowledge, attitude, practices of HIV and AIDS. The study was conducted among the 404 respondents of 15-49 years in Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Quantitative technique was adopted during the data collection. Respondents were selected by using the simple random sampling. Linear regression model was used to find out the impact of demographic variables and social factors on level of knowledge, attitude and practices of HIV and AIDS. The result shows that the demographic variables only explain 10.80% of the variation in the knowledge, 39.40% of the variation in the attitude towards the HIV and AIDS and 33.10% of the variation in the practices of HIV and AIDS. Similarly, individual factors (IF), political factors (PF), educational factors (EF), economic factors (EcoF) and socio-cultural factors (SCF) only explains 17.7% of the variation in the knowledge, 12.40% of the variation in the attitude towards HIV and AIDS and 5.01% of the variation in the practices of HIV and AIDS. Individual should be sincere in his/her behavior and practices to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Besides that, Government should take the responsibilities to address the other factors associated with risk of HIV and AIDS.Journal of Advanced Academic Research Vol. 3, No. 2, 2016, Page: 115-127
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Alvizo Perera, Eduardo José de Jesús, and Rocío Quintal López. "Estrategias de prevención del VIH/sida en hombres mayas migrantes de Yucatán: aportes desde la mercadotecnia social." Estudios de Cultura Maya 59 (February 7, 2022): 239–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.19130/iifl.ecm.59.22x879.
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There has been an increase in the amount of research that shows how migration status influences an increased risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS. The findings show that structural conditions of inequality lead to greater vulnerability. In Mexico, those who come from rural or indigenous populations face greater material shortage and abuses of their human rights. To achieve a better impact on prevention, less explored health promotion models need to be applied. The present work, carried out in two localities in southern Yucatan, shows how social marketing is a relevant and effective tool to build HIV/AIDS prevention strategies among the male Mayan population migrating to regional destinations. The research was carried out in two stages: a) the collection of data through the application of surveys that explore socio-demographic data, vulnerability factors, knowledge about HIV/AIDS and risk practices, which served as input for the second stage; b) the collaborative development of a prevention strategy based on Lee and Kotler Social Marketing model. With this we identified the desired outcomes for health; the threats to achieving those outcomes; the behavioral changes sought; the main barriers; the messages to be strengthened in interpersonal communication; the attitudes and knowledge that existed in response to the phenomenon. Finally, in collaboration with the participants we created a video and a play that were accepted in both communities.
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Coelho, Bruna, and Betina Hörner Schlindwein Meirelles. "Care sharing for people with HIV/AIDS: a look targeted at young adults." Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem 72, no. 5 (October 2019): 1341–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0248.
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ABSTRACT Objective: To understand the care sharing for people living with HIV/AIDS, especially young adults, as well as the structuring of the line of care in the capital of Santa Catarina. Method: Qualitative research, anchored by theory based on data collected in the Health Care Network of Florianópolis, totaling 19 participants distributed between two sample groups. The data collection and analysis were concomitant, with comparative analysis method. Results: The municipality has been transitioning in the health care model for people with HIV/AIDS, especially young adults, whose care is shared within the Health Care Network. Final considerations: In the municipality, there is the inclusion of management of HIV in primary health care services along with the establishment of a more resolutive care model. Thus, the care of this population is shared in different points of the health care network.
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Simbar, Masoumeh, Marzieh Shayan‐Menesh, Fatemeh Nahidi, and Ali‐Reza Akbar‐Zadeh. "Health beliefs of midwives about HIV/AIDS protection and the barriers to reducing risk of infection." Leadership in Health Services 24, no. 2 (May 2, 2011): 106–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17511871111125684.
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PurposeUsing a health belief model (HBM), this study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Iranian midwives in relation to HIV/AIDS protection behavior and to determine the needs of interventional programs for promotion of the behavior among midwives of maternity care units.Design/methodology/approachThis was a cross‐sectional study in five selected hospitals in Isfahan. All 58 midwifery personnel of maternity wards of these hospitals participated in the study. Tools for data collection were a checklist to assess midwives' practice and a questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude, and the HBM of midwives about HIV/AIDS‐protection methods.FindingsA total of 58 midwifery personnel with average working experience of 10.92±7.98 years were assessed in the study and with a high knowledge, positive attitude and moderate practice about HIV/AIDS protection methods. The midwives perceived two main barriers, which impacted on their self‐efficacy and their protection behavior. These barriers were the emergency conditions of the work and the low availability of protective equipment.Originality/valueHIV/AIDS protection behavior and HBM of midwives can be promoted by overcoming management barriers such as inadequate midwifery personnel in emergency conditions and insufficient protective equipment. The behavior also needs to be promoted by educational interventions which focus on improving midwives' perceived risk of HIV/AIDS infection.
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Purnamasari, Anggun, Widiawati Widiawati, and Indah Widyaningrum. "Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning Menggunakan Alat Peraga Jam Baretika terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Siswa pada Materi Barisan dan Deret Aritmetika." ARITHMETIC: Academic Journal of Math 2, no. 2 (December 31, 2020): 179. http://dx.doi.org/10.29240/ja.v2i2.1922.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the discovery learning model using Baretic Clock teaching aids on students' understanding of the concept of arithmetic sequences and arithmetic series in class XI SMA Negeri 4 Kota Pagar Alam for the 2019/2020 academic year. The research method used in this research is the experimental method in the category of Pre-Test Post-Test Only Control Design. The population in this study were students of class XI MIPA at SMA Negeri 4 Kota Pagar Alam. Meanwhile, the samples in this study were students of class XI MIPA 4 and XI MIPA 6, respectively 34 and 33 students. Data collection using documentation and test methods. After the data is collected, the normality and homogeneity test is carried out to find out the data to be analyzed comes from data that is normally distributed and homogeneous. From the results of this analysis, the data were processed based on the conceptual understanding indicator to determine the effect of the Discovery Learning model using baretic clock teaching aids on students' conceptual understanding. So the results of the study show that there is an effect of the Discovery Learning model using baretic clock teaching aids on students' conceptual understanding of the arithmetic sequence and series material for class XI SMA Negeri 4 Kota Pagar Alam for the 2019/2020 academic year
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Albright, Kendra S. "AIDS and Culture: The Case for an African Information Identity." International Review of Information Ethics 7 (September 1, 2007): 273–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.29173/irie30.
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The library and information profession in Africa is not well recognized. It does not carry an identifiable set of core activities that share a common understanding across societies in Africa. The number of libraries in Africa is limited for a variety of reasons including lack of resources, populations that are not based in print literacy, and having its roots in the British model of librarianship. HIV/AIDS continues to pose severe problems for Sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries in the region have successfully reduced the number of HIV/AIDS cases, citing information as the main source of prevention, presenting library and information professionals a unique opportunity to collectively organize and establish their role in the fight against the disease. This paper will discuss the opportunity for how LIS professionals engaged in HIV/AIDS information activities can develop and strengthen a positive status for the library and information discipline in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Ma'arif, Achmad Wisnu. "DISKRIMINASI ORANG DENGAN HIV/AIDS (Study Kasus Kelompok Dukungan Sebaya (KDS) Smile Plus Temanggung)." WELFARE : Jurnal Ilmu Kesejahteraan Sosial 8, no. 2 (May 28, 2020): 99–118. http://dx.doi.org/10.14421/welfare.2019.082-01.
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This article describes the discrimination of people with HIV / AIDS in the Smile Plus Temanggung Peer Support Group. Besides this research is also to find out the subject responding to discrimination that occurs in the family environment, work environment, and social environment. In this study, the authors used a qualitative method with a case study model. The focus of the study is to examine the discrimination experienced by people with HIV / AIDS. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation, with triangulation techniques to test the validity of the data. The results of this study show that of the five research subjects four of them experienced discrimination in the form of direct discrimination and indirect discrimination with sources of discrimination originating from the family and work environment, while in the social environment they did not experience discrimination because the environment did not know their status.Keywords: Discrimination, HIV / AIDS, Peer support groups, Smile Plus
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Raharja, Sam'un Jaja, and Dede Akhmad. "ANALISIS JARINGAN KOLABORASI DALAM PENCEGAHAN DAN PENANGGULANGAN HIV/AIDS: STUDI DI KABUPATEN SUBANG JAWA BARAT." Jurnal Kependudukan Indonesia 14, no. 1 (June 28, 2019): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.14203/jki.v14i1.389.
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There is an increasing trend of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Subang District, a region characterized by high population mobility. Hence, this study aims to explain the factors that influence collaboration in HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Subang Regency. This study uses a latent construct of collaboration reflected by five dimensions: governance, administration, organizational authority, mutuality, and norms. This study uses quantitative methods and data collection techniques through distributing questionnaires to 72 respondents involved in HIV/AIDS prevention and prevention in Subang Regency. The selection of respondents represents government and non-government organizations based on quota sampling. Data were analyzed by Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) in the second order confirmatory factor analysis to explain the collaboration measurement model as a latent construct. The results showed that all dimensions of the collaboration construct were valid and reliable. All dimensions can be said to significantly explain the collaborative construct of HIV/AIDS prevention and care. The dimensions of governance are the most valuable factors that influence the construct of collaboration, followed by organizational autonomy, administration, mutuality, and finally norms as dimensions with the smallest contribution value to collaboration.Â
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Puspita, Desi. "Perangkat Lunak Bantu Penerimaan Siswa Baru Pada SD Methodist-5 Pagar Alam." Jurnal Ilmiah Betrik 8, no. 03 (November 14, 2017): 123–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.36050/betrik.v8i03.73.
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Software is a computer program associated with software documentation such as need documentation, design model, and user manual or a computer program without associated documentation. Software built by engineering is not manufactured by manufacture or manufacturer. The purpose of the development of software aids is to assist data collection in the process of admission of new students in SD Methodist-5 Pagar Alam. The process of data collection applied in SD Methodist-5 Pagar Alam is by using conventional method, that is by recording data process of new student acceptance which still using ledger, so that in process of data searching and report making can take a long time. Software development model used in this research is waterfall model that includes: System Engineering, Requirement analysis, Design, Coding, Testing and Maintenance.
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Kismiati, Kismiati, Nurlaeli Nurlaeli, and Anita Restu Puji Raharjeng. "PENGARUH MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) BERBANTU MEDIA ALAT PERAGA TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS XI IPA PADA MATERI SISTEM PEREDARAN DARAH." Bioilmi: Jurnal Pendidikan 4, no. 1 (January 20, 2018): 18–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.19109/bioilmi.v4i1.1730.
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Problem Based Learning model is a way of presenting the lesson material by making the problem as a starting point for discussion to be analyzed and synthesized in an attempt to find solutions or answers by students. Problem Based Learning helps the media of visual aids can create a more enjoyable learning atmosphere, make students active and make students have the motivation in following the learning. This study aims to determine the effect of model problem based learning (PBL) assisted visual media aids to student learning motivation on the circulatory system material XI Science class the one of the MA in Palembang. This type of research is quantitative with research design using non-equivalent control group design. The sample of this research is the students of class XI Science 2 as much as 43 people (experimental class) and 36 students of class XI Science 1 (control class) selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data collection techniques in the form of documentation, observation, and questionnaire motivation to learn students. Based on the data analysis, there is a difference between learning motivation of experimental class and control class, hence can be concluded alternative hypothesis (Ha) accepted, meaning that problem based learning model (PBL) assisted by visual aids media influence to student learning motivation. The conclusion of this research is based on questionnaire and questionnaire analysis of learning motivation revealed that model of problem based learning assisted by visual aids media influence student learning motivation on blood circulation system class XI. It is proved that the students 'learning motivation has differences in the questionnaire value of students' learning motivation between classes treated with 81,9 with classes not treated with an average of 71,0.
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Ayikwa, Lutete Christian, Johan W. De Jager, and Dion Van Zyl. "Validating the Theory of Planned Behavior Model Extended to Social Marketing Behavioral Enhancers Using Structural Equation Modeling." Social Marketing Quarterly 26, no. 4 (August 28, 2020): 276–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1524500420951593.
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Background: This study addresses the HIV/AIDS epidemic that constitutes a major health issue in South Africa, the country most burdened by the virus in the world. Focus of the Article: It is an empirical study that investigates predictive behavioral patterns between traditional components of the theory of planned behavior and the previously identified social marketing behavioral enhancers and intentions to perform preventative sexual behaviors promoted under the Abstinence, Being faithful, and Condomize campaign. Research Question: The main question this study attempts to answer is: Is it relevant to increase the theory of planned behavior components by incorporating the social marketing behavioral enhancers’ variables to design programs that successfully influence individuals to adhere to the preventative sexual behaviors? Importance to the Social Marketing Field: Results will tell social marketers, through design programs fighting the spread of the HIV set within a theory of planned behavior theoretical framework, which of the social marketing behavioral enhancers are worth integrating into their model to induce behavioral change. Methods: Theory of planned behavior models extended to social marketing behavioral enhancers for abstinence, faithfulness, and condom use were used as theoretical frameworks to test how well they are good fits of the empirically manifested structural models. Gauteng was chosen, because three of the five metropolitan municipalities with a HIV prevalence greater than 10% are located in this province. Data were collected by means of questionnaires administered to a sample chosen randomly, using a multi-stage stratification method. A quota was determined for each suburb or city considered according to the size of its population compared to the overall Gauteng population to ensure representativeness of the study’s sample. Results: The study’s theoretical frameworks fitted the data well, but results also revealed insignificant causal relationships between HIV/AIDS knowledge and all Abstinence–Being faithful–Condomize intentions. Similarly, no predictive relationships were found between accessibility to HIV/AIDS information and intention to use condoms, while attitudes toward abstinence and condom use were insignificant with their respective intentions. However, their positive correlations with predictive variables suggest that they influence intentions indirectly. Recommendation for Research: Researchers are invited to conduct further studies to test the model in a different context. Indeed, this study does not investigate whether relationships between HIV/AIDS knowledge, accessibility to HIV/AIDS information, and attitudes toward abstinence and condom use would remain insignificant or that it could not change over time in a research ground other than Gauteng. Opportunities should be explored to augment the traditional theory of planned behavior components by variables other than the social marketing behavioral enhancers, in order to build a more robust model that will incorporate more significant factors to design successful programs. Limitations: Collecting data from only one province constitutes a limitation in terms of drawing conclusions for the whole South African population.
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Rustiana, Via, Siti Anisatur Rofiqah, and Effendi Effendi. "Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berupa Alat Peraga Press Hidrolik Sebagai Penerapan Konsep Hukum Pascal Untuk Peserta Didik Kelas VIII SMP." U-Teach: Journal Education of Young Physics Teacher 3, no. 1 (June 23, 2022): 13–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.30599/uteach.v3i1.47.
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This research is here to develop teaching media for the application of Pascal's law and to determine the feasibility of hydraulic press teaching aids. The development model was adapted from Sugiyono's research and development model. The subjects of this study were 8thgrade students of SMP Negeri 6 Mesuji Makmur. The result of the development was a simple hydraulic press from the application of Pascal's law concepts. The development step was determining the potential and problems, data collection, product design, product validation, design revision, and product testing. Based on the results of the assessment, this hydraulic press teaching aid with Pascal's law concept got: 83% scores from material experts, 88.3% scores from media experts and 86.5% from student response questionnaires. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the development of learning media for hydraulic press teaching aids with the concept of Pascal's law for 8th-grade junior high school students is very feasible to use.
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Muthomimah, Afida. "Improving Student Learning Outcomes Characteristics of Living Things Through Cooperative Learning Models Think Pair Share Type With Assisted Videos in Class III MINU Ngingas Waru." Indonesian Journal of Science Learning (IJSL) 1, no. 1 (June 25, 2020): 19–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.15642/ijsl.v1i1.635.
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This research is motivated by the low learning outcomes of science students in class III C MINU Ngingas Waru on material characteristics of living things. The learning model used by teachers in the classroom is less innovative and the lack of use of learning media during learning. Student learning outcomes are less than the maximum ie only 43.2% of students who can achieve KKM. Based on this, the researcher took corrective action in learning by using the cooperative learning model think pair share type and using the help of learning media. This study aims to determine: 1) The application of think pair share type cooperative learning models with video aids and 2) Increase student learning outcomes in material features of living things. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR) using a research model of Kurt Lewin consisting of 2 cycles, where the action of each cycle starts from planning (planning), action (action), observation (observation) and reflection (reflection). The subjects of this study were students of class III C MINU Ngingas Waru with a total of 37 students consisting of 15 male students and 22 female students. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, written tests, and documentation. The results showed that: (1) The application of the think pair share type cooperative learning model with video assistance went well as evidenced by the results of observations of teacher activity data in the first cycle of 81.57 (high), and increased in the second cycle of 94.31 (very high). The results of observations of student activity in the first cycle amounted to 91.67 (very high) and increased in the second cycle of 95. (2) The improvement in learning outcomes occurred after the cooperative learning model of the type of think pair share was applied with video aids as evidenced by student learning outcomes in pre cycles get an average of 68.16 with a percentage of completeness of 43.2% (very less). Cycle I get an average of 79.86 with a percentage of completeness 64.8% (less). Cycle II get an average of 87.70 with a percentage of completeness 89.1% (good). There is a good increase in each cycle with the cooperative learning model think pair share type with video aids.
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Pujiyanti, Arik, Ellianawati Ellianawati, and Wahyu Hardyanto. "Penerapan Model Problem Based Learning (PBL) Berbantuan Alat Peraga untuk Meningkatkan Minat dan Hasil Belajar Fisika Siswa MA." Physics Education Research Journal 3, no. 1 (February 28, 2021): 41–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/perj.2021.3.1.6666.
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The implementation of the 2013 curriculum led to several innovations in the learning process including using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model. This study aims to determine the interests and learning outcomes of students after being treated with the PBL model assisted by teaching aids. This type of research is a pre-experimental study with a one-shot case study design. The research sample consisted of 14 students of MA Uswatun Hasanah Semarang. The data collection technique used a written test instrument and a student interest questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that the learning outcomes of students analyzed by the N-gain test have increased with an N-gain coefficient of 0.21 which is included in the low criteria. The percentage of students' interest in learning obtained an average result of 81.786% so that it is categorized as very good. The results also showed that the use of the PBL model resulted in 85% completeness of the learning outcomes of the Circular Motion material so it could be concluded that the PBL model assisted by teaching aids had an influence on the learning outcomes of students.
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Chandra, Navshika, and Grant D. Searchfield. "Perceptions Toward Internet-Based Delivery of Hearing Aids among Older Hearing-Impaired Adults." Journal of the American Academy of Audiology 27, no. 06 (June 2016): 441–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.15058.
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Background: Despite evidence that hearing aids can improve the social and psychological functioning of older hearing-impaired adults, hearing aid uptake is low. High cost of hearing aids and poor access to audiology services in rural areas are potential barriers to hearing aid acquisition. Methods of hearing aid delivery deviating from the traditional clinician-based model have been available to consumers for many years. One such method is Internet hearing aid sales. However, research exploring Internet-based hearing aid delivery, as a method to improve hearing aid uptake in this population, is limited. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of older hearing aid users (aged ≥65 yr) toward Internet-based hearing aid delivery. Research Design: A qualitative approach was adopted to investigate older adults’ perceptions of buying hearing aids online. Study Sample: The sample consisted of 18 participants aged between 64 and 81 yr. Fourteen men and four women participated in this study. Participants were all experienced hearing aid users. Data Collection and Analysis: Face-to-face semistructured interviews were conducted. An interview schedule guided the interview. Interviews were recorded with a voice recorder and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis of the data was carried out. Results: Seven main themes emerged from the data. A general lack of awareness, but willingness to learn more about Internet hearing aid sales, was found. Two perceived benefits of Internet-based hearing aid delivery were identified: lower cost of hearing aids and greater convenience or physical accessibility. Numerous concerns and limitations were communicated. Concerns regarding the availability of clinical procedures, such as hearing tests, obtaining the correct-sized earmolds, and fine-tuning of hearing aids, were expressed. Participants conveyed distrust in online retailers. However, trust in and a preference for audiologists’ expertise, which was not perceived to be available online, was found. Participants further conveyed a preference for face-to-face contact. Finally, in this sample, a general lack of familiarity and confidence in using the Internet was communicated. Conclusions: Internet sales of hearing aids is a controversial topic in audiology. Although Internet-based delivery of hearing aids was perceived by older adults to be potentially beneficial, several shortcomings and concerns were conveyed. Irrespective of opinion of the role of Internet sales, audiologists should consider the opinions of the elderly as to how different service models may improve hearing aid uptake.
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Gulzar, Mudabera. "How effective are planned teaching programmes regarding HIV/AIDS amongst the adolescent girl students? A case study using Ludwig von Bertanlaffy’s general system model." International Journal of Scientific Reports 4, no. 10 (September 29, 2018): 246. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.intjscirep20184192.
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<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> In the current times, HIV/AIDS is the most dreadful disease affecting human lives. The worst being that there is no cure or vaccine against it. Given this fact, a pre-experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme (PTP) and to assess the association of selected demographic variables with the pre- and post-test knowledge scores regarding HIV/AIDS among the adolescent girl students in a selected higher secondary school of Srinagar city.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The study is based on Ludwig von Bertanlaffy’s General System model. The sample consists of 50 adolescent girl students who are studying in 9th and 10th classes. This sample was chosen using non-probability (convenience) sampling technique. The tool used for data collection was self-structured questionnaire. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The study showed that 10<sup>th</sup> class students’ HIV-related knowledge was more than that of 9<sup>th</sup> class students. Also, students with educated parents have more knowledge of HIV/AIDS. However, there was no significant difference in the HIV knowledge level of rural and urban areas students. The mean post-test knowledge score (39.12) was significantly higher than mean pre-test knowledge score (12.78). Furthermore, an association was found between post-test HIV/AIDS knowledge scores and demographic variables such as educational status of students, habitat, educational and occupational status of parents.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The results showed the importance of sex education. It needs to be provided to the adolescents, particularly girls, so that they can safeguard themselves from HIV and other STDs/STIs. Also, awareness programmes should be conducted at all levels targeting whole population groups to decrease its incidence. Lastly, mass media should be involved actively in increasing awareness about HIV/AIDS amongst the public.</p>
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Bahri, Hari Aningrawati, and Herlina Rifai. "Penerapan Model Pembelajaran TGT dengan Alat Peraga Ultaphygo untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Matematika Siswa." Pepatudzu : Media Pendidikan dan Sosial Kemasyarakatan 16, no. 2 (November 28, 2020): 110. http://dx.doi.org/10.35329/fkip.v16i2.1767.
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This research is a classroom action research with the aim of knowing the improvement of student mathematics learning outcomes throught the application of the TGT learning model with Ultaphygo teaching aids. This research includes planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. motivated by the low learning outcomes of students at SMK Mega Link Majene in mathematics. The research subjects were students of class X SMK Mega Link Majene. Data collection techniques used student activity observation sheets, learning implementation observation sheets, and student learning outcomes tests at the end of each cycle. Each data collected at the end of the cycle was analyzed quantitatively by using descriptive statistics for student learning outcomes, while student activity and learning implementation used qualitative analysis. The results showed an increase in student learning outcomes from pre cycle to first cycle. This can be seen in the average student learning outcomes in the pre-cycle test results of 78.34, then an increase in the first cycle with an average student learning outcomes of 87.66 with a completeness percentage of 89.05% of 37 students. Likewise, student activity also experienced an increase from pre-cycle an average of 78% to an average of 93% in the first cycle with the very good category. Based on the description, it can be concluded that there is an increase in the learning achievement of students' mathematics learning activities through the application of the TGT learning model using Ultaphygo teaching aids.
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Azhariyah, Sari, Usep Abdul Rosid, Taufan Abdurrachman, and Wulan Siti Nurul Masriah. "RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI PENDATAAN STATUS GIZI PADA BALITA BERBASIS WEB DI DESA RAWALELE." Jurnal Indonesia : Manajemen Informatika dan Komunikasi 4, no. 1 (January 10, 2023): 224–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.35870/jimik.v4i1.164.
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Nutritional status is a measure of nutritional status that affects human growth and development, so nutritional status data collection is necessary. Data on nutritional status in Rawalele Village was collected by village midwives, who were assisted by posyandu cadres in recording child weighing data and then submitting it to the puskesmas and entering it into the ePPGBM system. Due to difficulties with existing applications, data collection on nutritional status at the Rawalele village posyandu is still done on paper, so the process takes a long time and data can be lost or damaged. The purpose of this study is to design and build a web-based application to facilitate data collection on nutritional status in toddlers. A software model is obtained using the prototype development method. The prototype development method is used to create a software model, which aids in the development of a system that matches the facts of toddler growth and development data. The findings revealed that posyandu cadres could use the nutritional status data collection application for toddlers, making it easier for puskesmas to collect data from each posyandu.
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BRECHTL, JOHN R., PATRICIA A. PATRICK, PAUL VISINTAINER, and DONALD A. BRAND. "Predictors of death within six months in patients with advanced AIDS." Palliative and Supportive Care 3, no. 4 (December 2005): 265–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s147895150505042x.
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Objectives: This study sought to identify potential predictive variables of death within 6 months in patients with advanced AIDS.Methods: Investigators enrolled a consecutive series of patients with advanced AIDS admitted to a skilled nursing facility in New York City over a 1-year period. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and outcome data were abstracted from medical records using a standardized data collection instrument.Results: Of the 152 patients enrolled during the study period, 61 patients (40%) died within 6 months from date of admission. Serum albumin, percent deviation from ideal body weight, and number of comorbidities at the time of admission proved to be the best combination of predictors of death within 6 months.Significance of results: The decrease in AIDS mortality over the past decade, along with an increase in prevalence due to longer survival, has been attributed primarily to the successful use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). HAART regimens, however, can also produce both short-term adverse effects and long-term complications. The prognostic model developed by this study may be useful in guiding treatment decisions in patients with advanced AIDS for whom a more palliative care plan may be sought.