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Evaluation and Analysis of Single Page Applications Using REST Services: a Case Study in Hospital Management Systems
Get PDFSingle Page Applications (SPA) complemented by Representational State Transfer (REST) are key tools for data management in critical environments such as hospital systems. This research evaluated the performance of a REST-based SPA designed to manage medical records in a university hospital. Multiple functional modules were developed and integrated into the application using the agile Scrum methodology. Load simulations were performed using Apache JMeter to measure its performance, analyzing response time and server processing capacity metrics.The results showed an average performance of 99,2 %, with response times that met the ISO/IEC 25010 standard criteria. Statistical analyses showed consistent performance across loads, demonstrating system stability and efficiency. Previous academic studies support the idea that REST-enhanced SPAs are an efficient alternative for hospital environments due to their high responsiveness and functionality.This study emphasizes the importance of quality metrics in assessing critical applications and proposes that REST-based SPAs represent a practical and efficient solution for healthcare systems. However, testing under real-world operating conditions is recommended to validate these findings. The findings lay a solid foundation for future advancements in similar systems, highlighting the potential of these technologies to improve data management and user experience in hospital management environment
Intrinsic motivation in first-year medical students
Get PDFThis essay addresses the importance of intrinsic motivation in first-year medical students, highlighting how the social environment influences their proactivity or passivity. The first year is crucial for future doctors due to the need to adapt to new ways of studying and face high levels of stress. The essay analyzes how intrinsic motivation impacts the academic performance, emotional well-being, and professional development of these students. Intrinsic motivation, which arises from interest and the desire for self-improvement, is essential in the educational field, especially in medicine, where the environment is highly demanding. This form of motivation not only facilitates learning, but also protects against demotivation and burnout. Various studies have shown that students with greater intrinsic motivation develop better medical skills and enjoy greater personal satisfaction. The essay aims to explore theories of motivation, characteristics of first-year students, and strategies to foster and maintain intrinsic motivation in the academic environment
Partial edentulism in adult patients of the Odontomedic Clinic, Portoviejo-Ecuador 2024Edentulismo parcial en pacientes adultos del Consultorio Odontomedic. Portoviejo-Ecuador 2024
Get PDFBackground: The figures for partial edentulism increase each year. Epidemiological data predict that by 2050, there will be approximately 8.6 million individuals with tooth loss. Objective: To determine the Kennedy classifications by dental arch in adult patients aged 20 years and older seen at the Odontomedic Oral Rehabilitation Specialty Clinic in Portoviejo, Ecuador, during the period from January to April 2024. Method: A quantitative, descriptive, retrospective, and cross-sectional study using purposive sampling for convenience, selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in a total of 37 sample data distributed across 74 arches analyzed using intraoral plaster models. The obtained data were compiled in Microsoft Excel and tabulated using Arabic numerals in SPSS statistical software version 27. Results: Class II predominated in the upper maxillary arch at 34.6%, with the female gender at 56.8% and the age group of 40 to 64 years at 51.35%. Conclusions: The predominant figures reflect a population vulnerable to total edentulism in Portoviejo, Ecuador, and indicate a potential increase in edentulism in this population
The Effect Of Treffinger Type Cooperative Learning Model On Creativity And Problem-Solving Ability In Class XI Science Students Of Sman 6 Padang
Get PDFThis research aims to investigate the effect of the cooperative learning type Treffinger for creativity and problem-solving conferences of students at class XI of SMAN 6 Padang. The type of this research is quasi quasi-experimental research design using factorial 2x2. Technical sampling is cluster random sampling. The beginning of data were collected from day examination I. The results of the data cognitive were collected from the final test using an essay instrument test. The Affective data were collected from observation using paper format observation. Then psychomotor data were collected from practice using rubric psychomotor. Technical Data analysis cognitive, affective, and psychomotor using two-way ANOVA test with differentiates’ test. The results showed that there is Student’creativity who had cooperative Learning type Treffinger was higher than students who had a conventional learning approach. Student’creativity with beginning high competence was higher than students\u27 lower competence in cooperative Learning type Treffinger. There was no interaction between cooperative Learning type Treffinger with beginning competence in influencing creativity. Students’ problem solving that had cooperative Learning type Treffinger was higher than students who had conventional learning approach. Students’ problem-solving with beginning high competence was higher than students with beginning lower competence in cooperative Learning type Treffinger. There was no interaction between the cooperative learning type Treffinger with beginning competence in influencing problem-solving
Technology and Gamification in English Teaching for Civil Engineering: a Quasi-Experimental Study
Get PDFIntroduction: the teaching of English in civil engineering education is essential for academic and professional development. However, traditional methodologies often fail to promote engagement and retention. Technology and gamification have emerged as innovative strategies to enhance language acquisition and student motivation.Methods: a quasi-experimental study was conducted with 147 students from the Civil Engineering program at UNESUM. Two groups (control and experimental) were formed, with the latter using gamified digital platforms such as Kahoot, Quizizz, and Duolingo over 10 weeks. The effectiveness of the intervention was measured through pre- and post-tests, student perception surveys, and focus group discussions. Data analysis included descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including t-tests and ANOVA.Results: the experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement in English proficiency (p < 0,01), increased retention of technical vocabulary, and higher motivation levels compared to the control group. Students reported greater engagement and confidence in using English in academic and professional contexts.Conclusions: technology and gamification proved to be effective tools for improving English proficiency in engineering students. Future research should explore the long-term effects of these strategies and their integration with emerging educational technologies
Does Adaptive e-Module (Ae-M) effective in enhancing students’ numeracy literacy ability?
Get PDFNumeracy literacy is an important skill for students to master. Nevertheless, the numeracy literacy ability of students who were still low. For this reason, it is necessary to design textbooks that are suitable for students with different learning styles. Ae-M is a digital teaching material designed for students with different learning styles. Learning using Ae-M is suitable for differentiated learning strategies which are peculiarities of the independent curriculum in Indonesia. Differentiated learning views all students as having their own uniqueness in learning. Numeracy literacy ability is one of the learning objectives in the independent curriculum. The purpose of the study was to reveal whether the use of Ae-M was effective in enhancing the numeracy literacy ability of students. This type of research is development research with the Plomp model which consists of three phases, namely preliminary research, development or prototyping phase, and assessment phase. The instruments used are interview guidelines, observation sheets, checklists, questionnaires, and numeracy literacy ability tests. The results showed that Ae-M was able to facilitate students according to their learning styles and improve numeracy literacy ability. The use of video is able to facilitate visual and auditory students in learning. With activities that use digital media, kinesthetic students can do learning according to their learning style. The conclusion of this research is Ae-M was effective in enhancing the numeracy literacy ability of students
Determination of Pathogenic Microorganisms on the Caps of Personnel in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Get PDFIntroduction: h ealthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are the most frequent adverse event during the provision of clinical care and are a public health problem worldwide, which can occur endogenously and exogenously. The cap is an exogenous cause. Therefore, our purpose is to determine the presence of pathogenic microorganisms on nurses\u27 caps.Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out; the unit of analysis was the caps. Inclusion criteria: caps of the outpatient staff of a tertiary care hospital. The sample consisted of 31 caps before taking the sample, informed consent and a questionnaire with 10 items were applied.Results: the main pathogenic microorganism found in the caps was: E. Coli with 19,4 %, Staphylococcus SPP 12,9 %, Salmonella 6,4 % and unidentified enterobacteria 6,4 %. 13 % reported that they do not usually wash the cap and of the 87% who said that they wash it, the average time to sanitize the cap was 1.8 weeks.Conclusions: the main type of microorganisms found in our study differs from other studies. The cap is a means of transporting pathogenic microorganisms that can favor the increase of HAIs. It is a little-studied topic, so we consider that it is necessary to carry out more research on this subject, with the purpose of evaluating the use of the cap, and of decreasing the prevalence of HAIs
Power optimization in photovoltaic systems by integrating bio-inspired algorithms in a charge controller: a review
Get PDFPhotovoltaics is not only presented as a viable response to the global energy crisis, but also as a fundamental tool to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. However, the efficiency of photovoltaic systems is often compromised by factors such as climate variability, shading, and the intrinsic complexity of solar cells. In this context, the implementation of bio-inspired algorithms in the charge controller stands as an innovative and promising approach to optimize the power generated by solar panels, thus maximizing the overall performance of the system.The convergence between engineering and nature represents a fascinating path towards efficiency in solar energy generation. By incorporating bio-inspired algorithms into the charge controller of a photovoltaic system, we not only advance power optimization, but also open the door to new perspectives for research in renewable energy. Therefore, this research not only contributes to current knowledge in the field of photovoltaics, but also invites us to continue exploring the infinite possibilities offered by the integration of biological principles in engineering for the benefit of a sustainable future.The results obtained not only validated the effectiveness of these approaches in power optimization, but also revealed a significant improvement in the stability and adaptability of the system under changing conditions
Oral cancer and its main risk factors in adolescents: a social problem of science
Get PDFThe incidence of oral cancer has been increasing alarmingly, and although it is more prevalent in older adults, a growing incidence has been seen in increasingly younger populations. Adolescents not only begin to experience physical and emotional changes, but are also exposed to various risk factors that can contribute to the onset and adverse outcome of this type of cancer. A qualitative research was carried out with the objective of analizing the main risk factors associated with the appearance of oral cancer in adolescents as a social problem of science. Empirical methods (documentary analysis) and theoretical methods (analytical-synthetic, inductive-deductive, historical-logical analysis) were used to conduct the research. The intersection of factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, HPV infections, social inequalities, cultural behaviors, and poor oral hygiene practices in adolescence paint a complex picture that cannot be ignored. It is imperative to address these risk factors through education, prevention, and access to health services.
Mental Health Monitoring for Undergraduate Students using Neural Network
Get PDFIntroduction; In today\u27s academic realm, the well-being of undergraduates is a growing concern. Objective; Our project aims to tackle this by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to track and evaluate students\u27 mental health. Method; We\u27ve analysed a dataset from a survey for undergraduates, using a mix of algorithms like SVM, Random Forest, Logistic Regression, and Neural Networks. Result; Our findings show Neural Networks as the standout performer, excelling in accuracy and other metrics. We\u27ve detailed our process from data preparation to model training, highlighting Neural Networks\u27 superiority. By optimizing techniques like cross-validation, we\u27ve enhanced SVM, Logistic Regression, and Random Forest. Conclusion; This study not only uncovers issues but also proposes a forward-thinking solution, endorsing Neural Networks as a ground-breaking tool for mental health assessment in academia