bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Literacy and Vaccine Attitudes as Determinants
Authors: BARDAK Feyza , KOCOGLU Deniz
Published: August 2023

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the COVID-19 vaccination status of individuals and to evaluate the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination behaviors and sociodemographics, the risk perceptions/characteristics of COVID-19, health
literacy, and attitudes towards vaccination. Method: The sample of this cross-sectional research consisted of 392 individuals. The chi-squared test, the t-test and multiple regression analysis were used for analyses of the research
data. Results: Among the participants, 75% were diagnosed with COVID-19 and 91.1% of the participants had received at least one COVID-19 shot. The vaccination rate was lower in participants with a bachelor's degree, those influenced
by social media, and those who weren't diagnosed with COVID-19. The participants’ ages, functional health literacy scores and vaccination attitude scores were higher in the vaccinated group. Perception of severity, interactive
health literacy, critical health literacy and general attitudes towards vaccination increased positive attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine. In contrast, a negative attitude developed if this was not the case. In addition, occupational
status and social media were determinants of negative attitudes against COVID-19 vaccine. Conclusion: Enhancing health literacy and vaccination attitudes, contributes to the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine, while social media's
impact on negative attitudes needs to be considered.
Motivasi Belajar Guru dan Penguasaan Teknologi Informasi Guru terhadap Pemahaman Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Aesti Sofhia , Aryani Rita
Published: August 2023

Pendidikan salah satu indikator utama pembangunan dan kualitas sumber daya manusia. Kurikulum Merdeka, yang disebut sebagai jawaban atas tantangan persaingan sumberdaya manusia global. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengungkap pengaruh motivasi guru danpenguasaan teknologi informasi (TI) guru terhadap pemahaman Implementasi kurikulum merdeka guru anak usia dini. Metodologi penelitian yang digunakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survei. Populasi penelitian guru anak usia dini di kecamatan pondok gede. Sample penelitian berjumlah 40 guru, Teknik sample menggunakan random sampling. Data penelitian diperoleh dari instrument yang valid dan reliabel, Hasil penelitian 1) Motivasi belajar guru berpengaruh positif terhadap Pemahaman implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Guru; 2) Penguasaan teknologi informasi (TI) guru tidak berpengaruh positif terhadap Pemahaman Implementas Kurikulum Merdeka Guru; 3) Motivasi belajar guru dan penguasaan teknologi informasi Secara bersama-sama dan simultan terhadap Pemahaman implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Guru; 4) Koefisien determinasi Pengaruh motivasi belajar guu  dan penguasaan teknologi Informasi  secara bersama-sama dan Simultan terhadap Pemahaman Kurikulum Merdeka Guru sebesar 79.9%.
Analysis of supervisor’s written feedback addressing pre-service science teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge during teaching practice
Authors: Omilani Nathaniel Ayodeji , Ogbonna Stella Nneka
Published: August 2023

The feedback received during teaching practice (TP) has a lasting impact on pre-service teachers’ teaching knowledge and practice among the learning experiences of the teacher education program. This study analyzed written feedbacks offered by supervisors to pre-service science teachers (PSTs) (biology, chemistry, physics, health education, and mathematics) during TP observation generally, but with particular attention to those addressing pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). The study adopted a phenomenological design of qualitative research and written feedback in 40 PSTs’ lesson notes were analyzed using deductive thematic analysis. Apart from the few written feedback related to PCK, some were not specifying the teaching knowledge or practice they intend to correct or affirm. Majority of the written feedback addressed general pedagogical knowledge. The written feedback related to PCK was more generic to the science discipline than topic-specific. Conceptual teaching strategies and representation were the components of PCK addressed in the feedback. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the college supervisor should avoid offering feedback that specifies no direction of improvement during the supervision of PSTs during practicum.
Screening of Salvadora persica leaves for antioxidant properties and total phenolic content
Authors: Sushila Saini
Published: August 2023

The objective of this research was to investigate the antioxidant properties of Salvadora persica leaf extracts using various in vitro assays and compare them with the total phenolic content. Petroleum ether, benzene, chloroform, methanol, and aqueous extracts were assessed for their ability to scavenge free radicals such as DPPH, superoxide, and hydroxyl radicals along with metal chelating capacity and reducing power. Estimation of phenolic content was done using the Folin-ciocalteu reagent and expressed as mg/g Gallic acid equivalent. The results demonstrated that all the solvents exhibited significant concentration-dependent free radical scavenging activity. Among the five extracts, the methanolic extract displayed the highest antioxidant activity and contained 52.64 mg/g Gallic acid equivalents (GAE) of phenolic content. The study identified significant correlation between the total phenolic content and the antioxidant assays suggesting role of phenolic compounds to the antioxidant activity of S. persica extracts. These findings suggest that the methanolic extract of S. persica is rich in phenolic compounds, which may account for its potent antioxidant activity. Consequently, these results emphasize the potential of S. persica as a valuable source of natural antioxidants and provide scientific support for its use in treating various health conditions.
French Vocabulary Learning Strategies of French Majors at Khon Kaen University
Authors: Kurawan Wanrudee
Published: August 2023

The present study sought to investigate learning strategies and French vocabulary memorization strategies as well as to examine French vocabulary learning strategies employed among French-majored students at Khon Kaen University with high, moderate and low levels of GPA. In particular, the participants were 89 French-majored students, including second-year, third-year, and fourth-year students. In data collection, the instruments used in this study were a 38-item questionnaire concerning learning strategies and French vocabulary memorization strategies adapted from Schmitt’s Vocabulary Learning Strategies Questionnaire (2000). Statistics used to analyze the collected data included percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results demonstrated that the most frequently used strategy for the discovery of a new word’s meaning was determination strategies, the most commonly used of which were using a French-Thai dictionary application and guessing word meaning from textual context respectively. Concerning strategies for consolidating a word, the most frequently employed was memory strategies. Pronouncing the word aloud while studying and practicing its spelling were two of the most frequently used strategies. In the meantime, in terms of cognitive strategies, most often employed were written repetition and the use of an application for taking notes and memorizing words. Lastly, regarding metacognitive strategies, most frequently utilized among the students were learning and memorizing words through social media as in Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Comparing strategies employed among the students with high, moderate and low levels of GPA, it was found that the strategy for the discovery of a new word’s meaning most frequently employed among all these groups was using the French-Thai dictionary application. Despite that, the students with a high GPA tended to employ more various vocabulary memorization strategies than those with a moderate and low GPA did. It was also discovered that all three groups rarely
Analysis and development of high-precision w-band frequency synthesizer with low spur levels
Authors:   National Research Tomsk State University, 634050, Tomsk, Lenin Ave, 36, Shansho A. , Dorofeev I.O. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, 634050, Tomsk, Lenin Ave, 36, Dunaevskii G.E. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, 634050, Tomsk, Lenin Ave, 36, Emel'yanov E.V. ,   National Research Tomsk State University, 634050, Tomsk, Lenin Ave, 36
Published: August 2023

For millimeter waves applications in the W-band 93.5-95.5 GHz, improved frequency synthesizers are highly demanded. Improved frequency synthesizer should be tunable synthesizer with high step resolution and possess high phase noise performance, low spurious harmonic levels and short locking time. These parameters are conflicting parameters in developing a high precision frequency oscillator with a pure spectrum. Therefore, it's necessary to make a compromisation between them. In this paper we present a frequency synthesizer based on a Gunn diode, two stable finely tuned frequency sources, a phase locked loop, and a 10th order subharmonic mixer in the feedback loop is built. The phase noise, spurious levels, and tuning step size of the phase locked loop generator are then analyzed, and the effect of each parameter on the others is introduced. To test the performance of the proposed frequency synthesizer using a spectrum analyzer, the output spectrum of the intermediate frequency was measured on a subharmonic mixer, which corresponds to the spectrum of a phase-locked loop generator. The results show that the proposed phase-locked loop generator can be tuned in steps of less than 1 Hz, and the first two spurious harmonics are far from the fundamental harmonic. These results can be used for designing an enhanced high precision frequency synthesizer with a low level of spurious harmonics and high phase noise performance in millimeter waves applications such as CW RADAR.
Unusual Fungal Species in Routine Cervicovaginal Papanicolaou Smears
Authors: Faur Alexandra Corina , Ghenciu Laura Andreea , Gurban Camelia Vidiţa , Lazăr Daniela Cornelia
Published: August 2023

Background: Conventional cervicovaginal Papanicolaou (Pap) stained smears are a common investigation in gynaecological practice for detecting cancerous and precancerous cervicovaginal lesions, as well as infections and inflammatory processes. Although Candidiasis is the most common fungal infection detected on Pap smears, cytopathologists sometimes also have to deal with the challenge of fungal contaminants. The aim of this study is to present and discuss the findings of two rare fungal organisms in the context of previous literature reports. Methods: Over a period of one year, 4496 smears were submitted to the cytopathology laboratory for analysis. These were sampled from women aged 16–72 years. Slides were processed using the conventional Papanicolaou stain (Pap stain) method. The current available literature was reviewed using relevant key words. Results: Of the 4496 smears examined, the most frequently detected fungal species was Candida species spp. (523 cases), followed by Gardnerella Vaginalis (450 cases) and Trichomonas Vaginalis (50 cases). Also identified were 20 cases with Actinomyces spp. and 18 cases with unusual contaminants belonging to Penicillium and Alternaria spp. A literature search found that five previous articles reported cervical cytology cases with Penicillium and Alternaria spp. Conclusions: Papanicolaou smears are useful for the detection of vaginal microorganisms. Usual pathogenic flora need to be distinguished from contaminants such as Penicillium and Alternaria spp., as observed in this and previous studies.
Ligustrazine: A Review of Its Role and Mechanism in the Treatment of Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases
Authors: Hu Yulu , Wang Ao , Chen Jie , Chen Hui
Published: August 2023

Objective: Ligustrazine is an amide alkaloid, with the active substance being Chuanxiong. Also known as tetramethylpyrazine (TMP), ligustrazine has various pharmacological effects and has been used to treat a variety of diseases. Many studies have demonstrated a role for ligustrazine in the treatment of several obstetrical and gynecological diseases. However, most results on the efficacy of ligustrazine have been obtained from basic laboratory experiments, with few clinical studies having validated these results. Mechanisms: In this narrative review we analyze the available literature summarizing the role and mechanism of ligustrazine in the treatment of obstetrical and gynecological diseases. Findings in Brief: TMP shows good results for the treatment of endometriosis, preeclampsia, ovarian cancer, as well as other obstetrical and gynecological diseases through its regulation of cell proliferation, invasion and metastasis, inflammation, immune response, apoptosis, autophagy, angiogenesis, endothelial protection, and fibrogenesis. Conclusions: TMP is therefore a promising drug with great research potential. Of note, ligustrazine is a complementary or alternative medicine and not the primary treatment. And most studies to date are laboratory-based experiments with low evidence levels. More in-depth research is needed to determine the pharmacological effects of ligustrazine in the clinic.
PENGAWASAN INTERN PROGRAM PEMULIHAN EKONOMI NASIONAL (PEN) PEMERINTAH PUSAT TAHUN 2020: SEBUAH TINJAUAN
Authors: Hakim Ifham
Published: August 2023

Dalam rangka percepatan penanganan pandemi Covid-19 dan pemulihan perekonomian nasional akibat Covid-19, pemerintah mengeluarkan Program Pemulihan Ekonomi Nasional (PEN). Program ini memiliki anggaran dengan total Rp695,2 triliun sehingga memperlebar defisit APBN menjadi 5,6% di Tahun 2020. Pengawasan intern berperan besar dalam menjaga akuntabilitas Program PEN tanpa menghambat realisasi Program PEN. Penelitian kualitatif ini akan menjelaskan implementasi pelaksanaan pengawasan intern Program PEN pemerintah pusat Tahun 2020 mulai dari perencanaan, pelaksanaan, komunikasi hasil pengawasan, dan tindak lanjut hasil pengawasan intern. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berasal dari artikel, peraturan perundang-undangan, webinar, dan wawancara langsung. Terdapat keterbatasan pembahasan yaitu hanya mencakup Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan dan Pembangunan (BPKP) sebagai koordinator pengawasan intern Program PEN tanpa membahas pengawasan intern Program PEN dari sudut pandang APIP di kementerian/lembaga/pemda. Hasil penelitian ini akan menunjukkan kesesuaian implementasi pengawasan intern Program PEN dengan peraturan perundang-undangan yang berlaku sehingga tujuan dari Program PEN tercapai.
Tinjauan Terkait Penilaian Barang Milik Negara Maupun Tujuan Lainnya
Authors: Putri Galuh Ajeng Eko , Ilhanah Salwa , Rudhiya Zahra , Putri Signorita Maharanie Setiawan
Published: August 2023

There are many discrepancies between the value of BMN on the balance sheet and its fair value (Rosiana & Solovida, 2018). For this reason, BMN revaluation activities are needed, as happened in 2017-2018 (Nurbiyanto, 2020). In carrying out the revaluation, an assessment technique is needed that adapts to the needs and conditions in the implementation of the revaluation. The research method used is a qualitative research method using secondary data through literature studies. In 2018, the total BMN that was revalued consisted of 13% of land, 40% of roads, bridges and waterworks, and 47% of buildings (2017-2018 BMN Reassessment Report). Based on a literature study, there are three BMN valuation techniques, including full valuation, desktop valuation, and market-appeal robustity matrix (Nurbiyanto, 2020; Ahyati, Firmansyah & Kausar, 2020).

Terjadi banyak ketimpangan antara nilai BMN di neraca dengan nilai wajarnya (Rosiana & Solovida, 2018). Untuk itu, diperlukan kegiatan revaluasi BMN, seperti terjadi pada tahun 2017-2018 (Nurbiyanto, 2020). Dalam melaksanakan revaluasi tersebut, diperlukan teknik penilaian yang menyesuaikan kebutuhan dan kondisi dalam pelaksanaan revaluasi. Metode penelitian yang dilakukan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder melalui studi literatur. Pada tahun 2018, jumlah BMN yang direvaluasi terdiri atas 13% tanah, 40% jalan jembatan, dan bangunan air, serta 47% bangunan gedung (Laporan Penilaian Kembali BMN 2017-2018). Berdasarkan studi literatur, terdapat tiga teknik penilaian BMN, antara lain full valuation, desktop valuation, dan market-appeal robusticity matrix (Nurbiyanto, 2020; Ahyati, Firmansyah & Kausar, 2020).
FIELDS AND TYPES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (BIDANG DAN JENIS WIRAUSAHA)
Authors: Jumrah  , Sardi Ahmed
Published: August 2023

An entrepreneur is usually someone who wants to try their luck in the corporate world when they are tired of working in a company or because someone is just tired of looking for work but never got a call. Entrepreneurs are economic actors, especially activities that can add value to a product or service through change, creativity, innovation and environmental sensitivity. An entrepreneur contributes to economic growth by introducing innovative technologies, products and services. Entrepreneurs also provide new jobs, which in turn help the economy by increasing national income.Entrepreneurship is the overall process of developing, launching and running a business. There are many different types of entrepreneurship. People have different aspirations and visions for the type of business they want to create.
The Effects of Social Media Marketing on Customer’s Purchase Intention; a Moderated Mediation Model from Apparel Industry of Pakistan
Authors: Ethan Amelia
Published: August 2023

The Effects of Social Media Marketing on Customer’sPurchase Intention; a Moderated Mediation Model fromApparel Industry of Pakistan
Enhancing Community Connectivity through Pedestrian Network Design in Dadong
Authors: Ethan Amelia
Published: August 2023

Enhancing Community Connectivity through Pedestrian NetworkDesign in Dadong
Assessing the Potential of Low-Carbon Community Regeneration in Dadong, China
Authors: Majid Hassan
Published: August 2023

Assessing the Potential of Low-Carbon Community Regeneration inDadong, China
Readers use recent experiences with word meanings to support the processing of lexical ambiguity: Evidence from eye movements
Authors: Parker Adam James , Taylor Joanne S H , Rodd Jennifer M
Published: August 2023

Fluent reading comprehension demands the rapid access and integration of word meanings. This can be challenging when lexically ambiguous words have less frequent meanings (e.g., the dog meaning of boxer). Indeed, readers fixate lexically ambiguous words that are disambiguated towards their subordinate meaning for longer than matched control words embedded within identical sentence contexts; an effect termed the subordinate bias effect. Word-meaning priming studies have shown that participants flexibly use recent experiences with ambiguous words to guide their interpretation when these words are presented in isolation, even after substantial delays. However, word-meaning priming paradigms have almost always used artificial tasks to measure word-meaning availability making it difficult to understand how priming would support lexical processing when reading for comprehension. We, therefore, conducted two eye movement experiments to examine word-meaning priming during sentence reading. Both experiments employed a 2 (ambiguity: low-ambiguity control vs high-ambiguity) by 2 (priming: unprimed vs primed) within-participants design, with either a 1-minute delay (Experiment 1; N= 28) or a 30-minute delay (Experiment 2; N= 60) between prime and test sentences. Both studies showed greater reductions in go-past times and total reading times for high-ambiguity target words following priming than matched low-ambiguity control words, indicating that recent encounters support the processing of word meanings during sentence reading and that this effect extends beyond the simple repetition effect observed for low-ambiguity control words. This illustrates the remarkable flexibility of the human language system in using varied and diverse input to refine stored lexical knowledge even in skilled reading.
Probability of minority inclusion is underestimated
Authors: Niimi Ryosuke
Published: August 2023

Recent studies have shown that people often overestimate the size of a minority group at the national level (e.g., the proportion of black people in a country). More important to our daily behaviors, however, is the perception of the probability that minorities are included in the groups with which we interact (e.g., probability that a department of 30 employees includes at least one person with color deficiency, probability that a class of 30 students includes at least one gay/bisexual student). Three experiments showed that participants surprisingly underestimated the probability of inclusion of a minority member even when the prevalence of the minority and the size of the group were given. Specifically, approximately 90% of the participants estimated lower than the mathematically normative probability. Further, the estimations differed from the estimations of the arithmetically isomorphic probability of cumulative risk, suggesting a cognitive bias specific to the probability of inclusion. Some of the heuristics used for the estimations, such as participants using an expected value as an anchor, were found to be relevant to the underestimation. This cognitive bias suggests that people tend to be misled into believing that minorities are irrelevant in daily interactions.
Perceived infection risk, exposure, and compliance among the first COVID-19 patients
Authors: Sætrevik Bjørn , Cox Rebecca Jane , Linchhausen Dagrun Waag , Bjørkheim Sebastian
Published: August 2023

The public varied in how aware they were of the threat and the need for taking precautions in the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. It could be that those who were infected in this phase underestimated the risk compared to the general population. We measured how patients who had COVID-19 early in the Norwegian outbreak (n = 88) had thought about risk of infection, exposure to potentially infectious situations and compliance to infection control measures. These were compared to emergency room patients with non-pulmonary complaints (n = 75) and to a large representative sample (n = 4,083) collected during the outbreak. Preregistered analyses showed that both patient groups stated having seen the risk as lower than the representative sample did at the time. Contact with infected people had been more frequently for the COVID-19 patients than for other patients. More of the COVID-19 patients had been abroad immediately before the outbreak. The COVID-19 patients stated having complied less to the infection control measures than the representative sample, and less than other patients on one of the measures. Potential memory artefacts should be considered when interpreting the results.
Addressing the Challenges of Reconstructing Systematic Reviews Datasets V2
Authors: Neeleman Rutger Chris , Leenaars Cathalijn , Oud Matthijs , Weijdema Felix , van de Schoot Rens
Published: August 2023

Systematic reviews are crucial yet time-consuming and labor-intensive, managing large numbers ofstudies. Active learning techniques can improve the efficiency of screening and prioritize the most likely relevant studies. The performance of these techniques can only be evaluated using fully labeled datasets, which are not always available. The main goal of the current paper was to create such adataset by reconstructing a fully labeled dataset based on the search queries, number of results foreach query, list of included papers, and number of initially screened articles. A systematic review of the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, correctly following the PRISMA guidelines for reporting systematic reviews, was our case study. The reconstructed dataset (k=1053) did not exactly match the initial dataset (k=1013), due to mismatching in the closed-source search tools, retracted papers, and other reasons outside the influence of the original authors. Consequently, although the reconstructed dataset contained all initially relevant records, we could not simply label all otherrecords as irrelevant; within the label noise, additional relevant records could be present. Therefore, we developed a noisy label filter (NLF) procedure to deal with unknown labels. After applying the NLFprocedure, we used the reconstructed dataset for a simulation study using the open-source softwareASReview. On average, 77.36% of screening time could have been saved, and Naïve Bayes had the best model fit (work saved over sampling = 82.30%). In the discussion section, we providerecommendations and a decision tree for reconstructing datasets.
Linking the inner and outer body representation with social cognition skills: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Canino Silvia , Torchia Valentina , Raimo Simona , Palermo Liana
Published: August 2023

Following an exciting interpretation of embodiment, mental representations in bodily formats have an essential role in social cognition. However, the nature of this relationship is still debated at the empirical level. This systematic review and meta- analysis investigates the relationship between inner and outer body mental representations and core social cognition aspects like empathy and theory of mind (ToM) in adulthood. Our meta-analytic findings indicate that the tendency to focus on one's interoceptive feelings is positively related to cognitive and affective empathy, while the accurate monitoring of internal body states is only positively related to cognitive empathy. There is also evidence that an excessive focus on internal bodily sensations might hinder understanding others' affective states (affective ToM). On the other hand, body representations more related to external body processing could be positively associated with cognitive ToM. These results suggest diverse links between social cognition components and bodily representations, supporting multi-faceted and embodied social cognition models. Critical knowledge gaps were also identified, highlighting the need for further investigation.
VARIABILITY IN RESEARCH FIELDS OF QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES TO EXPLAIN SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY
Authors: Coccia Mario
Published: August 2023

The principal goal is to analyze the variability of research topics in technologies to explain science dynamics and causes of the patterns of technological evolution. The study analyzes the variability of research topics within specific homogenous groups in quantum technologies (quantum optics, metrology, imaging and sensing) to explain characteristics and causes of the variation within and between research and technological fields that guide evolutionary pathways. Statistical methods based on entropy, measures of dispersion and variance decomposition show vital findings: quantum optics, originated in 1958, ha a lower relative entropy of 0.827, indicating a lower heterogeneity and higher concentrations of occurrences in specific research topics (Standard Deviation, SD=4,330.3), whereas quantum sensing originated in the year 2000 has a higher entropy of 0.925 suggesting a higher heterogeneity of occurrences evolutionary pathways of technologies (SD=49.6). Moreover, quantum optics (having lower entropy) has 66% of occurrences in the first 40 research topics, 8.66% in the last 40 ones, whereas quantum sensing with the highest entropy has only 59% of occurrences in the first 40 research topics, whereas 9.94% is in the last 40 research topics, suggesting emerging technological trajectories. Variance decomposition considering the four groups of quantum technologies reveals that 91.7% of variability is within groups, whereas 8.3% is between groups, implying the diversity in technological evolution. ANOVA, based on F-test= 18.29 (p-value=0.001), confirms that occurrences in research topics between technologies under study have a significant diversity that affects the evolution of the technologies. The statistical evidence here seems in general to support that science dynamics and the evolution of technologies can be explained by the level of variation in occurrences between research topics, suggesting the following properties: a) the growth of heterogeneity in research topics, driving the technological evolution, is inversely proportional to the age of research fields: recent research fields have a higher heterogeneity between topics during evolutionary dynamics, whereas older research fields have a lower heterogeneity and more concentration in vital research topics, proposing a stable evolution towards clear directions ; b) the nature of research fields has a systematic effects in driving the evolution of specific technology. These findings clarify main characteristics and causes of the evolution of science and technologies considering the underlying homogeneity or heterogeneity of occurrences in research topics, providing main implications to improve the scientific and technological forecasting that may support appropriate R&D investments towards promising research fields and technologies.
Dear Vulnerability… On Being Lost and Found in Academic Writing
Authors: Nathues Ellen , Nadegger Monica , Leybold Milena
Published: August 2023

I am lost. I turn to our collective diary. And as I write, I open up. We open up. As we write, I find myself. Through our words, our sentences, our pages, we meet our vulnerabilities: insecurity, courage, relating, becoming. We write collectively, stronger toget-her.
Happiness Scholarship and Redistributive Preferences
Authors: Rauf Tamkinat , Freese Jeremy
Published: August 2023

Despite a steep rise in income inequality, Americans’ preferences for redistribution have remained stagnant. Previous research suggests that egalitarian preferences are rooted in stable institutional and cultural contexts, but can change with exposure to information. We investigate the role of understandings of the link between income and psychological well-being in shaping policy preferences. In a large, preregistered online experiment (N=2,751), we examined the effects of three common themes in research: Money Prevents Unhappiness, Money Provides Happiness, and Money Doesn’t Matter. Results show that learning that Money Prevents Unhappiness (versus the other two themes) increased egalitarian preferences. Effects were moderated by political ideology, income, and social class, but not by race. We discuss implications in light of the current cultural discourse about happiness, which often privileges non-income causes and positive emotions.
Practicing Local Curriculum in Basic Level: As an Educational Innovation and Creativity
Authors: Sharma Gyawali Bishnu
Published: August 2023

This study aims to investigate the practicing local curriculum at basic level schools through the educational innovation and creativity in Nepal under the teachers’ view. I applied quantitative research design, and positivist paradigm. In Kathmandu district's 25 public lower secondary schools, 125 respondents in the basic level teachers, were randomly selected for the sample (Five teachers from each school). Data collection was carried out using a self-created questionnaires that had 50 statements and five Likert-type response alternatives. The self-developed questionnaire's validity was verified by the opinions of experts, and reliability was established Cronbach's alpha, 0 .895. I prepared five factors according to loading components. According to research, practicing a local curriculum empowers individuals by acknowledging their own knowledge, skills, and expertise. It motivates students to participate actively in their education and community development. Practices can shape their own learning experiences by engaging with the local curriculum and choosing choices that match their interests and objectives.
Phytochemical and Biological Evaluation and Isolation of Quercetin from Hypericum cordifolium Flower
Authors: Rajbhandari Meena , Khatri Janak , Gautam Gita , Dhoubhadel Kusum Maiya
Published: August 2023

Hypericum cordifolium is a medicinal plant used in the treatment of various ailments in Nepalese traditional medicine. The medicinal values and bioactive constituents of Hypericum perforatum have been well investigated and is used as an alternative medicine in the treatment of depression, cancer, inflammation, bacterial and viral infections. However, scientific reports on Nepalese H. cordifolium are very limited. Here we report about the chemical screening of extracts, quality analysis of H. cordifolium extract by thin layer chromatography, TLC using H. perforatum extract and hyperoside as the standards, estimation of phenolics, flavonoids, tannins and sugars as well as antioxidant, antibacterial and cytotoxic activities of flower extracts. The ethyl acetate extract was fractionated and some phytochemicals were isolated. In our findings, TLC analysis of H. cordifolium extract showed the presence of chlorogenic acid, hyperoside and quercetin. Hypericine and rutin were not detected which indicated that the chemotaxonomy of H. cordifolium is different from H. perforatum. In phytochemical analysis, ethyl acetate extract showed the greater amounts of flavonoids, methanol extract showed the greater amounts of tannins and sugars and 50% aqueous methanol extract showed the greater amounts of phenolics. In DPPH free radical scavenging assay, ethyl acetate (18.79±0.98 μg/ml) and 50% aq. methanol (18.98±0.81 μg/ml) extracts showed the lower IC50 values than the methanol extract (27.00±1.03 μg/ml) due to the presence of high amounts of flavonoids and phenolics in these extracts. In antibacterial assay, all extracts showed moderate antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus except 50% aqueous methanol extract. In cytotoxicity assay on human bladder carcinoma cell line 5637, ethanol extract showed IC50 value of 41.35±5.01 μg/ ml. Quercetin was isolated from ethyl acetate extract and characterized by UV and FTIR spectroscopy. The present findings indicated that the flowers of H. cordifolium could be the rich source bioactive compounds with antibacterial, cytotoxic and antioxidant activities.
Hepatitis B virus genotypes influence clinical outcomes: A review
Authors: Fernandes da Silva Carolina , Keeshan Alexa , Cooper Curtis
Published: August 2023

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a hepatotropic virus that affects approximately 296 million people worldwide. A crucial step to HBV replication is the transcription of its infectious DNA from its viral RNA intermediate. The production of the RNA intermediate hinges on reverse transcription, and therefore the lack of proofreading in that process commonly yields mutants and has led to nine well-described genotypes (A–I) and over 30 known sub-genotypes of the virus. The influence of genotype on HBV infection outcomes, which include fibrosis progression, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), remain uncertain. This review aims to analyze the influence of HBV genotype on the risk of development of these outcomes. The response to current and future HBV therapies is considered. Further study of larger and more diverse samples will hopefully resolve outstanding uncertainties. [Box: see text]
Equality, Equity, and Algorithms: Learning from Justice Rosalie Abella
Authors: Minow Martha
Published: August 2023

In the United States, employers, schools, and governments can face two competing legal requirements regarding racial classifications: on the one hand, there are legal restrictions against conscious uses of racial classifications, and on the other hand, there are rules forbidding racially disparate impacts. Growing use of machine learning and other predictive algorithmic tools heightens this tension as employers and other actors use tools that make choices about contrasting definitions of equality and anti-discrimination; design algorithmic practices against explicit or implicit uses of certain personal characteristics associated with historic discrimination; and address inaccuracies and biases in the data and algorithmic practices. Justice Rosalie Abella’s approach to equality issues, highly influential in Canadian law, offers guidance by directing decision makers to (a) acknowledge and accommodate differences in people’s circumstances and identities; (b) resist attributing to personal choice the patterns and practices of society, including different starting points and opportunities; and (c) resist consideration of race or other group identities as justification when used to harm historically disadvantaged groups, but permit such consideration when intended to remedy historic exclusions or economic disadvantages.
Leadership Role in the Formation of Students’ Morals
Authors: Supriani Yuli , Basri Hasan , Suhartini Andewi
Published: August 2023

Kiai is one of the most essential elements in a pesantren because Kiai is a founder, pioneer, or forerunner of pesantren. Kiai is a very important component and is a central figure that regulates the continuity of a pesantren. Education in pesantren is supervised and guided directly by a pesantren leader or kiai who has a good example in himself which can be exemplified by students and kiai as well as an emphasis on morals and basics of religious knowledge. So it is clear that kiai has a major role in education in Pesantren. The purpose of this study was to find out how the role of kiai in fostering the morals of students at Pondok Pesantren Miftahul Huda 407 Sumberjaya, West Lampung. To achieve this goal, the approach used in this study is a qualitative approach with a type of qualitative descriptive research and data collection techniques using interviews and observations strengthened through documentation. The results showed that Kiai's role in fostering the morals of students included: a) Kiai as a religious figure, b) Kiai as a central figure in Pesantren, c) Kiai as a parent for students, d) Kiai as a salaried teacher, e) kiai as head of the discipline.
Policy Patterns and The Application of Digital Literacy in Increasing Students' Religious Motivation
Authors: Suliman Suliman , Nawangsari Dyah , Sutomo Moh
Published: August 2023

This article explains the implementation of digital school management through the Smart Classroom (SCR) program. This qualitative research approach uses descriptive analysis—data collection techniques through observation, documentation, and in-depth interviews. The study results show that a digital school is an educational institution with a learning process using digital equipment, books, and applications. Digital school management is establishing and implementing IT-based programs through the Smart Classroom program using software and hardware products. Second, Smart Classroom Learning at Al-Azhar 37 Islamic Middle School Pekanbaru uses an iPad. Educators create web-based, Google, and application-based learning materials. They were giving assignments/homework through tests and quizzes. Assessment of exam results through the Google form, students make important notes equipped with photo and video features that can be shared using the notes application as a collaboration with friends. This implementation has received support from the school by facilitating internet access via Wi-Fi hotspots within 24 hours. Third, the urgency of Smart Classrooms in educational institutions will make learning more effective, innovative, fun, comprehensive, and time efficient. The implications of this research are very beneficial for all elements of the school because it can facilitate the current student-centered learning process.
Analysis of the Effect of Servant Leadership Style on Loyalty Through Empowerment
Authors: Mohzana Mohzana , Yumnah Siti , Nurhuda Nurhuda , Sutrisno Sutrisno , Huda Nafiul
Published: August 2023

This study aims to: 1) Test and analyze whether Servant Leadership Style has an effect on loyalty, and will be answered through questionnaires distributed to respondents and then tested with several tests offered to determine the effect of these variables. 2) Test and analyze whether empowerment has an effect on loyalty, and will be answered by processing data by conducting several tests to determine the effect of these variables 3) Testing and analyzing whether Servant Leadership Style has an effect on loyalty through empowerment, and will be answered by processing respondent data through several The test is used to find out whether Servant Leadership Style has an effect on loyalty, or the empowerment variable has more influence on loyalty. The research method uses a quantitative approach that explores each variable and tests hypotheses using a structural equation model. The results showed that the overall hypothesis tested has a positive and significant value. Servant Leadership on Loyalty through empowerment has a fairly good value and can be said to have a positive and significant effect. This shows that the empowerment variable as an intervening variable can contribute to fostering loyalty to members.
Problematika Tugas Mengajar Dengan Bidang Keahlian Guru
Authors: Baniati Heti , Isnaini Muhammad , Fauzi Muhammad
Published: August 2023

This study aims to explore and describe the problems of teaching at SMP Negeri 7 Prabumulih. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method with a case study research type. The main data or key informants in this study were the main subjects of the study, namely the principal and teachers (PAI, Natural Sciences, Social Studies, and English) of 10 SMP Negeri 7 Prabumulih concerned. The determination of respondents was based on teachers who were given teaching assignments not in accordance with their field of expertise and educational background. (determination of respondents and those studied). Secondary data or supporting data in this study include school principals, teachers, and documentation data. From the results of the study it was found that the problems of teaching teachers at SMPN 7 Prabumulih, teachers who were appointed to teach and were not in accordance with their areas of expertise encountered various problems in the process such as difficulty understanding the material, and students who also had difficulty absorbing explanations from the teacher, even though the school provided a strategy as an alternative to facilitate the teacher's task but still, as a necessity, a teacher is indeed required to harmonize between his field of expertise and his teaching duties.
Nilai-nilai Pendidikan Islam dalam Tari Mesekat Suku Alas di Aceh Tenggara
Authors: Gunawan Mhd Alfat , Ritonga Asnil Aidah
Published: August 2023

Islamic education is not only obtained through formal learning. However, Islamic education can be found in cultural practices and traditions that have Islamic values. The Alas tribe is the majority tribe inhabiting Southeast Aceh Regency which has cultural practices and traditions in accordance with Islamic law. The Alas tribe has a Mesekat dance that contains Islamic educational values. However, the Mesekat dance is rarely recognized by the wider community, even the most sad Mesekat dance is not known by some Alas tribe communities themselves. This study aims to introduce Mesekat dance to the wider community and reveal the value of Islamic education contained in the Mesekat dance of the Alas tribe so that it can be an input in Islamic education. This study uses qualitative methods with an ethnographic approach. In collecting data, researchers conduct interviews, observations, literature studies, and documentation. To analyze the data using the opinions of Miles and Huberman. The value of creed, the value of worship, moral values, and social values known as the value of Islamic education are found in the Mesekat Tari Suku Alas, these values are obtained through movements and verses sung by dancers. There is a distinctive value in Islamic education so the Mesekat dance must be preserved and developed to be an input material for Islamic education and useful for the world of education in the future.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Related to COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Nugraheni Reny , Astutik Wahyu Sri
Published: August 2023

Objective: According to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, vaccination can save millions of lives,and it is widely known as one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Nevertheless, some peopleare reluctant to be vaccinated because of potential side effects. This study aimed to analyze the effects of knowledge,attitudes, and behavior related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine acceptance.Material and Methods: This is a quantitative study that employed the cross-sectional approach and was conducted from December 2021 to February 2022. Data were collected from 520 samples aged 22-64 years chosen via simple random sampling. The data collection was carried out using a questionnaire via Google Forms. To analyze the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccination program in the community, multiple linear regressions using the SPSS software version 25 were employed.Results: Knowledge (b=0.11, SE=0.05, 95% CI=0.01 to 0.21, p-value=0.030), attitude (b=0.08, SE=0.03, 95% CI=0.03 to 0.13, p-value=0.003), and behavior (b=0.07, SE=0.02, 95% CI=0.03 to 0.10, p-value<0.001) affected the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. The higher the knowledge about the COVID-19 vaccine, the higher the public acceptance of the vaccination program. Likewise, the more positive the public’s attitude towards the COVID-19 vaccine, the higher its acceptance of the vaccination. The better the public’s behavior related to COVID-19 vaccination, the higher the level of acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.Conclusion: Comprehensive knowledge, positive attitudes, and good behavior related to the COVID-19 vaccinationaffect the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine by the public of Indonesia. Even when people have received a completeCOVID-19 vaccination, they should remain disciplined in implementing the recommended health protocols of the relevant institutions and organizations.