JTH: Journal of Technology and Health
The journal publishes writings on: Electrical Engineering such as: Signal Processing, Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunication, Instrumentation & Control, and Computing and Informatics. Automotive Engineering and Automotive Vocational Education such as: Automotive Engines (Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Hybrid, Gas/LNG), Drive System, Clutch and Cruise Control, Transmission (Toptronic Automatic, Direct Gear Automatic, CVT Automatic), Tranaxle, Chassis, Brakes (Conventional, ABS and ESP), Traction Control System, Electric Power System, Steering (Hydraulic, Autonomous, Four Wheel Drive), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Suspension (Active, Passive, Semi-active and Passive), Tires and Wheels, Frame, Electrical and Instrumentation, Systems Lighting and Signs, Instrumentation System Clusters, Filling and Strater Systems, System Networks Inverters, Electric Motor Converters, Batteries and Battery Management Systems, Control Systems (Conventional and Intelligent), Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Integration, Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I), Air Conditioning and Heating, Body Design and Repair, Application Development and Smart Technology in Automotive, Evaluation of Automotive Engineering Education, Curriculum, Materials and Media of Automotive Engineering Education, and Management of Automotive Engineering Education. Nurses such as: Adult Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Community Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Maternity Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Management, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Nursing, and Education in Nursing. Pharmaceuticals Sciences such as: Pharmacology and Toxicology, Pharmacokinetics, Community and Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Biology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, and Alternative Medicines. Sports and Exercise Sciences such as: anatomy, biomechanics, performance analysis, physiology, psychology, sports management, sports medicine, sports nutrition, health, and well-being, as well as coaching and talent identification and physical education. The Journal also publishes review articles and book reviews with the above themes.
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<![CDATA[THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GLUTEUS ACTIVATION AND CORE STABILITY FOR PATIENTS WITH LOW BACK PAIN: A LITERATURE REVIEW ]]>
<![CDATA[Niam, Muhammad Azka]]>;
<![CDATA[Aditya, Ivan Fairuz]]>;
<![CDATA[Yulianti, Dwi]]>;
<![CDATA[Silmi, Roidha]]>;
<![CDATA[Rahman, Nurrozaan Hanif]]>;
<![CDATA[Akasi, Oriza Junio]]>;
<![CDATA[Pristianto, Arif]]>
<![CDATA[ JTH: Journal of Technology and Health Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): April: JTH: Journal of Technology and Health ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[CV. Fahr Publishing ]]>
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DOI: 10.61677/jth.v2i4.200
<![CDATA[Low back pain (LBP) is a musculoskeletal pain condition in the lumbosacral area, located below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal fold, commonly caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits and body mass index. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of gluteus activation exercise and core stability exercise in patients with low back pain symptoms. The method involved administering trunk exercises in the form of core stability exercise (CSE), which is emphasized as a universal physiotherapy approach to optimize movement, transfer, pressure control, and activity performance. In addition, hip exercises in the form of gluteus activation were applied to activate weakened gluteal muscles due to prolonged static positions, which may lead to gluteal muscle alterations, thereby increasing the risk of lower extremity injuries and low back pain. The analysis showed that patients with low back pain who received gluteus activation intervention experienced a greater reduction in pain by -1.70 units compared to those who received trunk exercise (SMD = -0.46; 95% CI = -0.46 to 0.12), with results statistically significant (p < 0.00001). The heterogeneity of the studies was high (I² = 81%, random effects model). Conclusion: Gluteus activation exercise proved to be more effective in reducing low back pain compared to core stability exercise among patients with low back pain symptoms.]]>
<![CDATA[THE APPLICATION OF CONSTRAINT-INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY IN IMPROVING LOWER EXTREMITY FUNCTIONAL ABILITY IN POST-STROKE PATIENTS: A CRITICAL REVIEW ]]>
<![CDATA[Rifai, Ahmad]]>;
<![CDATA[Amalina, Fildzah]]>;
<![CDATA[Atikasari, Dewi Ayu]]>;
<![CDATA[Nisa, Salma Fadila]]>;
<![CDATA[Anggraeni, Fitria Rizky]]>;
<![CDATA[Mahdiyah, Rahadyani Ridha]]>;
<![CDATA[Pristianto, Arif]]>
<![CDATA[ JTH: Journal of Technology and Health Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): April: JTH: Journal of Technology and Health ]]>
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DOI: 10.61677/jth.v2i4.201
<![CDATA[Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries in the brain, often caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow, disrupting the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue. One of the common consequences in stroke patients is movement impairment, particularly walking difficulties due to muscle weakness and balance disorders. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) compared to conventional therapy in improving lower extremity functional ability in post-stroke patients. The method used is a literature review with meta-analysis from seven studies obtained through a PICO-based search on PubMed and Google Scholar databases. The meta-analysis results showed that patients undergoing CIMT experienced significantly greater improvement in functional ability than those receiving conventional therapy (SMD = 0.74; 95% CI = 0.39 to 1.09; p < 0.00001). However, the high heterogeneity (I² = 96%) indicates substantial variability among studies in terms of design, population, and interventions. Therefore, the findings should be interpreted with caution and highlight the need for further research with more standardized designs.]]>
<![CDATA[SELF-REPORTED ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS UNDER COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: AN ALBANIAN EXPERIENCE ]]>
<![CDATA[Akshija, Ilir]]>
<![CDATA[ JTH: Journal of Technology and Health Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): April: JTH: Journal of Technology and Health ]]>
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DOI: 10.61677/jth.v2i4.479
<![CDATA[COVID-19 pandemic, a mostly similar public health issue from country to country represents social, economic and political specific conditions. We attempt through a questionnaire published in the social media Facebook during pandemic lockdown to give a scenery of anxiety and depression symptoms in an Albanian population segment. The questionnaire was constructed following the guidelines of an Islamic sacred text (hadith) known as “five before five”. The sample is considered a virtual snowball sample because some promoters served as seeds making possible to reach parts of the population otherwise impossible to reach making it a sequential experiment ended based on risk of questionnaire misuse. The number or responders (N=1,376) were female 66.6%, age (M=34.9; SD=10.2) and males, age, (M=38.2; SD=10.8). Increase in self-reported anxiety and depression symptoms was common, 851 (61.8%) of responders. Linear logistic regression model shows the relationship of each dimension (health, wealth and free time) to other dimensions’ questions making a presumption to use the present model while retrieving data from other sources for future evaluation of anxiety and depression in a population. For a cut-off value for all dimensions change from baseline of 0.425, Sensitivity (S) was 0.749 and specificity (Sp) was 0.429, raising the problem of missing false negatives with increasing symptoms of anxiety and depression. While television and social media are helpful during a pandemic, the risk of misuse for political and other gains is present too. The citizen in need of recommendations is expected to collaborate but attentive not to abuse his/her trust. ]]>
