Impact of Different Evaluation Methods for Diagnostic Tasks in Panoramic Radiography

The aim of this study was to evaluate the observers’ diagnostic performance in panoramic radiography using monitor, tablet, X-ray image view box, and against window daylight as a visualization method in different diagnostic tasks. Thirty panoramic radiography were assessed by three calibrated observers for each visualization method, in standardized light conditions, concerning dental caries, widened periodontal ligament space, and periapical bone defects from the four first molars; mucosal thickening and retention cysts in maxillary sinus; and stylo-hyoid ligament calcification and atheroma. A five-point confidence scale was used. The standard-reference was performed by two experienced observers. Diagnostic values using window light were significantly lower for caries and periapical bone defect and retention cyst, stylo-hyoid ligament calcification detection (p<0.05). For atheroma detection, X-ray image view box, tablet, and widow light had lower accuracy than the evaluation on the monitor (p<0.05). Observer’s diagnostic performances are worsened using window light as an evaluation method for panoramic radiography for dental, sinus, and calcification disorders, while the monitor was the most reliable method.

Hubungan Efikasi Diri terhadap Kepatuhan Perawatan Kaki Diabetes Melitus pada Masa Pandemi

Efikasi diri merupakan salah satu faktor pendorong dalam melakukan perilaku kepatuhan pengelolaan penyakit diabetes melitus dalam melakukan perawatan kaki untuk mencegah terjadinya komplikasi amputasi. Sementara itu, pada masa pandemi perhatian penderita diabetes melitus berfokus pada pecegahan covid-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara efikasi diri terhadap kepatuhan perawatan kaki penderita diabetes melitus. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian cross sectional study. Sample yaitu 39 penderita diabetes melitus yang dipilih sesuai dengan teknik purposive sampling. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah Foot Care Confidence Scale (FCCS) dan Notthingham Assesment of Functional Foot Care (NAFF). Analisis data menggunakan uji chi square. Hasil penelitian efikasi diri responden menunjukkan baik 56,4%, dan kepatuhan perawatan kaki 76,9% dengan uji bivariat P-value 0,026. Efikasi diri memiliki hubungan terhadap kepatuhan perawatan kaki penderita diabetes melitus.

The Effect of Extrovert-Introvert Personality Types on Consumer Trust on Online Customer at Bekado Mart

This study examines the effect of extrovert-introvert personality types on consumer confidence in online customers at Bekado Mart Purwokerto. This research is a quantitative study with a population of online customers or members of Bekado Mart Purwokerto. The sample used in this study was 500 customers (according to the data of the Bekado Mart admin). The data collection method uses a consumer confidence scale and an extrovert-introvert personality type scale. The sampling system uses an accidental sampling technique carried out using Google Forms in the data collection process. Reliability test using Cronbach alpha. The consumer confidence scale is 38 items. Based on the results of the study, sig. P = 0.000 (p < 0.05) and the coefficient of determination Rsquare = .148. The proposed hypothesis is accepted, namely that the extrovert-introvert personality type influences consumer confidence in online customers at Bekado Mart Purwokerto. The regression results show a positive value, meaning that the extrovert-introvert personality type influences consumer confidence.

The effectiveness of using educational cinema techniques to increase students’ self-confidence: An experimental research

This research is motivated by the problem of low self-confidence of students. The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of educational cinema techniques as a medium to increase students' low self-esteem. The research design used pre experimental research with one group pretest and posttest design. The research subjects were 16 students of class VIII SMPN 6 Malang, the subjects were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data collection used (1) self-confidence scale; (2) experimental guidelines and (3) observation guidelines. Data analysis used descriptive and statistical analysis (Wilcoxon signed rank test). The results of data analysis produce that H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, this means that there is a significant increase in student self-confidence after being given educational cinema techniques. The findings of the study show that there are differences in the improvement of students 'self-confidence between before (pretest) and after (posttest) being given educational cinema techniques, thus the results of the study concluded that educational cinema techniques were effective in increasing students' self-confidence. Keywords: educational cinema technique, self-confidence, students

Hubungan antara Kepercayaan Diri dengan Kecemasan Bertanding Anggota Komunitas Tari Modern di Kota Padang

The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between self-confidence and competing anxiety A member of the Padang City Modern Dance Community. In this study the independent variables are self-confidence, and the dependent variable is anxiety for competition. The measuring instrument used in this study is a level of selfconfidence and a competing scale of anxiety.In this study the sampling technique uses the technique of nonprobability sampling. 105 members of the modern dance community in Padang city were the sample in this study. Alpha Cronbach technique was used in validity and reliability tests in this study. The validity of coefficient results on the confidence scale moves from rx-0.341 to r-0.889 with a reliability coefficient of a-0.943, while the competition anxiety scale moves from rix0.324 to r-0.737 with a reliability coefficient of a = 0.919. The correlation value was -0.571, with a meaning level of 0.000, which means the hypothesis is accepted, based on the data analysis.This indicates a relationship significant among the members of the modern dance community in Kota Padang between self-confidence and competing anxiety.

The Effect of Information Services Toward Confidence Students’ in Expressing Opinions

This research aims to determine the effect of information services on confidence in expressing opinions in student online lectures. The method used in this study is a quantitative method. This type of research is a quasi-experimental with the type of Pre test-post test one group design. The subjects in this study were 30 students in semesters 1 and 3 who had low confidence in expressing their opinions. The instrument used is a self-confidence scale in expressing opinions. Instruments are given before and after the implementation of information services. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. Pre-test data in the experimental group obtained an average = 73.5 while the post-test data obtained an average = 119.30. This data is in accordance with the Wilcoxon level test obtained Jcount = 132 while Jtable = 105. Based on the critical value table J for the Wilcoxon marked level test for n = 30, = 0.05 the hypothesis is accepted. That is, there is a significant effect of providing information services on confidence in expressing opinions on online student recovery.

Development and validation of the Internet Locus of Control Scale (I-LOC)

No psychological tools have yet been developed to assess the locus of control that people experience when in the Internet environment. In a first study, we developed the Internet Locus of Control (I-LOC) Scale and validated it through a sample of 743 participants. The I-LOC consisted of 18 items revolving around two dimensions, Internal and External I-LOC, and proved to have satisfactory psychometric properties. A second study was conducted on a 219-people sample to externally validate the I-LOC Scale through two Internet-related constructs assessing online self-efficacy, comparing its sensitivity to that of the Rotter’s Locus of Control Scale (LCS). The I-LOC Scale was significantly correlated with both the measures of Internet-related self-efficacy, while the LCS correlations with Internet Self-efficacy Scale (ISS) and Social Network Confidence Scale (SNC) were weaker or non-existent. Thus, I-LOC can be considered as characterized by a higher specificity for the online context with respect to LCS.

Development of a Korean version of the Bereavement Care Confidence Scale (K-BCCS)

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Korean Bereavement Care Confidence Scale (K-BCCS).Methods: The Perinatal Bereavement Care Confidence Scale (PBCCS) was translated into Korean according to an algorithm of cultural adaptation process and excluded six items which were specific to perinatal bereavement. A total of 229 clinical nurses participated in the study. Construct validity, convergent validity, discriminant validity, and group comparison validity were evaluated, and Cronbach’s α was calculated to estimate the reliability of the K-BCCS. Results: The K-BCCS consisted of 31 items in 7 factors, including knowledge and skills for bereavement care (12 items), organizational support (6 items), awareness of the needs (3 items), interpersonal skills (3 items), workload influence (2 items), continuous education (2 items), and understanding the grief process (3 items). The factor loading of 31 items within the 7 factors ranged from .60 to .86. For the convergent validity, the construct reliability (CR) ranged from .74 to .94, and the average variance extracted (AVE) ranged from .49 to .73, which is considered acceptable. The discriminant validity showed that the AVEs of the subscales were greater than the square of the correlation coefficient r. The nurses who had experience providing bereavement care (t=4.94, p<.001) or had received bereavement education (t=6.64, p<.001) showed higher K-BCCS values those without experience. The Cronbach’s α of 31 items was .93 and ranged from .60 to .94 per subscale. Conclusion: The K-BCCS is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating nurses' confidence in bereavement care.

Functional electrical stimulation as a promising intervention for polymyositis-related weakness: a case report

Background/aims Polymyositis is an inflammatory myopathy characterised by chronic and progressive muscle weakness. This case report discusses a 61-year-old African-American man with polymyositis. Even though pharmacological and physical therapy interventions had previously been prescribed, they had not been beneficial. This case report examined the effects of a functional electric stimulation-assisted exercise programme. Methods The patient was treated in an outpatient clinic two times a week and performed exercises three times a week on alternating days for 36 weeks. In the clinic, he received functional electrical stimulation-assisted strengthening to quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteus maximus while performing activities such as sit to stand, squats, bridging and cycling. For endurance training, he ambulated on the clinic track with a neuroprosthetic to assist with dorsiflexion in the swing phase of gait. At home, he performed lower extremity and core strengthening exercises. Measures to evaluate the intervention included the Manual Muscle Test, functional mobility (Timed Up and Go Test), balance (Berg Balance Scale, Activities of Balance Confidence Scale), endurance (Six-Minute Walk Test with a modified Borg scale) and gait speed (10-Metre Walk Test). Results After 36 weeks of treatment, the patient had made gains in strength in all muscle groups in his bilateral lower extremities except hip extensors. Timed Up and Go time decreased by 14.01 seconds. The patient changed from a medium fall risk to low fall risk on the Berg Balance Scale and his confidence increased by 46.2% on the Activities of Balance Confidence Scale. Furthermore, he gained endurance as exhibited by his increased distance of 289 feet on the Six-Minute Walk Test and his modified Borg score decreased from 4 out of 10 to 2 out of 10. The patient made subjective and objective gains in gait speed, increasing from 0.18 metres per second at his initial examination to 0.50 metres per second. Conclusions This case study demonstrates that functional electrical stimulation-assisted exercise, conducted in an outpatient setting, can improve strength and functional mobility in an individual with polymyositis without detrimental effects.