bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preparation of high-efficiency foaming agent and its application in foamed concrete
Authors: Qu Xiaoling , Zhao Zhiguang , Yu Chaocheng , Zhao Sanyin
Published: June 2023

In this paper, the foaming properties of a foaming agent were studied. The foaming agent was prepared with rosin as the basic material. The effects of alkali addition, reaction temperature and reaction time on the foaming properties of foaming agent were studied. By adding sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate and gelatine, the performance of the foaming agent was improved. The foaming ratio and bleeding rate were investigated. The foamed concrete was prepared using the high-efficiency foaming agent. When water to cement ratio (w/c) is 0.42-0.46, the dry density and compressive strength are 400-500 kg·m-3 and 1.25-1.5 MPa, respectively.
Assessment of energy and environmental impact in precision seeding technological processes
Authors: Sarauskis Egidijus , Kazlauskas Marius , Bruciene Indre , Naujokiene Vilma , Buragiene Sidona , Romaneckas Kestutis , Steponavicius Dainius , Mounem Mouazen Abdul
Published: June 2023

The technological process of seeding is very important in the production of cereals because seed germination, growth, yield and the qualitative parameters depend on the quality of seeding. Variable rate and variable depth precision seeding technology is relatively new and has many unanswered questions. The aim of this work was to investigate the influence of precision seeding of winter wheat according to a variable rate and variable depth on the grain yield, to evaluate different technological processes of seeding in terms of energy and environmental aspects, and to compare the obtained results with conventional seeding technology. Experimental research on growing winter wheat was carried out in 2021–2022. Precision seeding was performed using a variable rate seeding map generated from soil electrical conductivity data obtained by field surface scanning with the apparent soil electrical conductivity instrument EM-38 MK2 (Geonics Ltd, Canada). Three seeding technological processes were applied, the first variant was a uniform rate (URS, control), the second was a variable seeding rate (VRS), the third was a variable rate and variable depth (VRSD). Energy and environmental assessment were carried out using technological operations, fuel and material equivalents. The results of the experimental studies showed that the highest winter wheat grain yield (8744.08 kg·ha-1) was in the VRSD variant and it was about 6.5% higher compared to the conventional URS variant. The energy environmental analysis reported that the best energy and environmental efficiency results were achieved using the same VRSD technology, with the highest energy efficiency ratio (8.81) and the best GHG emission efficiency ratio (10.31), and the lowest environmental pollution per ton of winter wheat grain produced (56.24 kg CO2eq t-1).
Efficiency of autonomous smoke detectors depending on operation time period
Authors: Slavinska Irita , Jemeljanovs Vladimirs , Ziemelis Maris
Published: June 2023

Every year there are a lot of fires in Latvia in the residential sector and in a great number of fires people are killed. Fires often break out in the middle of the night or early in the morning, when people sleep and do not feel smoke starting to spread through housing. Fatal fires are very common fires with a small area of burning when people die inhaling poisonous burning products without even waking up. Thus, the autonomous smoke detector is compulsory equipment that should be in every home. In the event of a fire, it helps inform the inhabitants of the fires that have broken out and provides them with the opportunity to evacuate from filled with smoke rooms in good time. And time shows that smoke detectors are effective means and there are several cases where people have only saved themselves from burning homes due to hearing the sound of the smoke detector. Meanwhile, as the mandatory installation of a smoke detector in each dwelling was introduced, the Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service notes that there are more and more cases where smoke detectors are installed in dwellings, but do not work or perform their primary and sole function – to inform people of the smoke by a high sound signal. The authors of the article examined the reasons for the failure of smoke detectors, which have been identified in other countries and conducted an experiment where the effect of the dirtiness of the smoke detectors on the failure of them when smoke occurs, was checked. As well as a survey among residents of Latvia was conducted regarding whether they had installed smoke detectors in their dwellings, how much and in what rooms the detectors had been installed, what prompted them to purchase smoke detectors, whether before installation people had read the instructions for use and were informed how to correctly install smoke detectors, whether they know that for smoke detector maintenance inspection of them had to be performed and whether people did that. As part of this study, the authors examined how the service time of smoke detectors changes and whether it changes if the smoke detector is operated in different rooms and for different time periods, but their regular cleaning from dust and other dirt is not done. As well as it was checked how quickly the smoke detector would start working if the fire breaks out in the next room and the time for a person to evacuate from those rooms was calculated. The operational efficiency of the autonomous smoke detector was examined and recommendations for effective extension of its operational capacity were put forward.
Developing a Digital Strategy for the Digitalization and Implementation of Remote and Combined Training in Restoration and Construction
Authors:   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Vronska Natalja , Smirnova Jekaterina ,   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
Published: June 2023

three organizations have been involved in developing the digital strategy: Zalenieki Commercial and Craft School, Panevezys vocational education and training centre and Slovakia secondary vocational school of construction. Two experts from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (hereafter – LBTU) were involved in the creation of the digital state. The digital strategy contains the description of the current situation in person and distance learning process, and previous experience in the use of e-learning systems. According to analysis of needs an action plan was drawn up by each school. The plan includes description of distance and blended learning in various modules, and further adult education. Schools have developed guidelines for the development of teaching materials for teachers. All principles were united by a common idea - an educational institution should have a unified student-friendly and future-oriented approach. Structure of e-learning platform was developed. The schools have chosen the most convenient structure based on the structure of the educational institution, or on another structure preferred by the teachers and the administration. In the digital strategy, an analysis of the needs in the digital sphere was conducted. In developing these needs in the digital sphere, the schools based on the results of the survey. During the survey, participants were asked to rate virtual image of the school, digital competencies, IT equipment of education institution and the ability to organize the learning process remotely. SWOT analysis was used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of each education institution. Despite the fact that distance learning in 2020 was an unplanned step, both teachers and students found both pros and cons in this process. Several IT tools and platforms have been mastered, but students do not have skills of self-directed learning, which could make the distance learning process more productive. The distance learning was the biggest challenge for profession teachers and students as to provide practical trainings of vocational subject online is very complicated or sometimes even impossible. The study aim is to introduce the creation of a digital strategy.
Career Counselling During Hard Times
Authors:   Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Latvia, Bickovska Anna
Published: June 2023

Topicality of the research is given by migration processes that are going on in 2022 in Europe. Over 7 million of Ukrainian refugees registered in Europe since the war started in February 2022. All of these people have different situations and needs, but at some point, part of the refugees will face employment problem. The aim of the study was to try to understand how Ukrainian refugees in Latvia are trying to solve their employment situation, what they are hoping for, how they are comparing employment possibilities in Latvia and in Ukraine. Methodology includes theoretical research on the topic and small qualitative research which consists of four questions. The questions covering respondents plans towards job hunting, their view on comparison of job opportunities at home and in Latvia, their satisfaction with previous job. The results show that Ukrainian refugees are quite optimistic on their opportunities in job searching in Latvia. Theoretical research shows that refugees might have some problems with career adaptability and that is the case where career counsellor service might be needed.
Outsiders Looking In: Do Contingent Workers Whistleblow?
Authors: Holderness D. Kip , Scheetz Andrea M. , Wall Joseph
Published: June 2023

Little is known about the factors that influence whistleblowing for contingent workers. This study compares the whistleblowing intentions of 146 traditional full-time and contingent workers. We find that contingent workers are significantly less likely to whistleblow than traditional full-time workers. Some of these differences in whistleblowing intentions appear to be due to feelings of powerlessness, organizational citizenship behavior, and organizational commitment that workers have in relation to their organizations. We offer future research ideas, implications for practice, and practical suggestions to encourage whistleblowing by contingent workers.

JEL Classifications: M49.
Narrowband-ultraviolet B vs Broadband-ultraviolet B in Treatment of Chronic Pruritus: A Randomized, Single-blinded, Non-inferiority Study
Authors: Kupsa Romana , Gruber-Wackernagel Alexandra , Hofer Angelika , Quehenberger Franz , Wolf Peter , Legat Franz J.
Published: June 2023

Narrowband-ultraviolet B has shown increased efficacy over broadband-ultraviolet B in pruritic skin diseases, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. In patients with chronic pruritus, e.g. in end-stage renal disease, broadband-ultraviolet B is recommended, but narrowband-ultraviolet B has also shown efficacy in reducing pruritus. This randomized, single blinded, non-inferiority study investigated the effects of narrowband-ultraviolet B compared with broadband-ultraviolet B. Patients with chronic pruritus were treated with either broadband- or narrowband-UVB 3 times a week for 6 weeks and clinical response was monitored. Pruritus, sleep disturbance, and the patients’ subjective overall response to treatment were evaluated by the patients on a visual analogue scale (0–10). Skin excoriations were evaluated by investigators on a 4-point scale (0–3). Both phototherapeutic modalities showed significant antipruritic activity (itch reduction 48% and 66.4%, respectively) by broadband-ultraviolet B and narrowband-ultraviolet B. Narrowband-ultraviolet B proved to be not inferior to broadband-ultraviolet B in treating pruritus in patients with chronic pruritus, assuming a 20% non-inferiority margin.
Ryska krigsskepp, dra åt helvete! En liten bok om försvarsvilja
Authors: Ydstebø Palle
Published: June 2023

Svenskene har utgitt en liten bok om forsvarsvilje. De har i tillegg søkt om NATO-medlemskap. Russlands eskalering 24. februar 2022 av krigen som har pågått siden våren 2014, har gjort en bok som for få år siden var nærmest utenkelig utenfor en liten krets av spesielt interesserte, til noe helt normalt. Boken har et tydelig budskap, den er grundig, interessant, provoserende og lett å lese.
The Swedes have published a little book on will to defend. They have also applied for NATO membership. Russia’s escalation 24 February 2022 of the war that began in the spring of 2014, has made a book that for just a few years ago would have been almost unthinkable outside a small circuit of converts, to something ordinary. The book has a message, it is thorough, interesting, provocative, and easy to read.
The Importance of Drug Desensitization in Cancer
Authors: AL Nuez
Published: June 2023

Drug hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs) to antineoplastic agents have increased in the 21st century with the emergence of new therapeutic agents. Rapid drug desensitization (RDD) to chemotherapeutic agents and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) has emerged as a safe and effective strategy for those patients who develop HSRs to their necessary medication, given their limited therapeutic options. Drug desensitization (DS) induces a temporary tolerance to the drug, allowing the patient with an HSR to safely receive an uninterrupted course of medication. The knowledge of the recently described new phenotypes, within HSRs, with their corresponding endotypes and biomarkers, provides a better diagnostic approach and more accurate risk stratification for a more secure and effective desensitization protocol. In addition, premedication can be tailored according to the phenotype, endotype and biomarkers of the reaction. Any desensitization should always be carried out with maximum safety in mind and adapted to the care organization of each allergy department. Desensitization is a temporary process, once the medication is discontinued the patient's hypersensitivity to the medication returns. Objective: The aim of this review is to briefly summarize updated information on the mechanisms of desensitization, indications, contraindications, risk stratification and treatment of reactions during desensitization to chemotherapeutic drugs and mAbs. Also to emphasize the importance of maintaining the first-line of treatment in cancer patients, thus improving the patient's life expectancy and quality of life.
Covid-19: Natural Immunity Versus Vaccine Immunity Abstract
Authors: H Banoun
Published: June 2023

It should not be necessary to write an article to demonstrate the superiority of natural immunity over vaccine immunity, but it is necessary in view of the many underhanded attacks that tend to make artificial immunity seem more effective. Furthermore, it is officially recommended to vaccinate people who have already been infected with Covid-19. Survivors of the 2003 SARS-CoV have cellular immune memory more than 17 years after infection. Numerous studies have explored humoral (antibody) and cellular immunity to SARS-CoV-2 after Covid-19 infection: it persists for at least one year (and even 14 months) in a robust manner in convalescents and would be of better quality than vaccine immunity: natural antibodies are more potent, have a broader spectrum, and are able to evolve against variants more efficiently than vaccine antibodies. These in vitro studies are confirmed by the protection against reinfections conferred by a primary infection, particularly in early and highly vaccinated countries such as Israel and the United Kingdom. Vaccination of a primo-infected person could also decrease the effectiveness of his natural immunity against future reinfections. Neutralizing antibodies may not be the correct correlate of protection against infection, as high levels of neutralizing antibodies have been found in patients with severe Covid, and vaccinated patients, who are more susceptible to reinfection than primary patients, have antibody levels equivalent to or higher than those observed in primary patients. The neutralizing capacity of these antibodies directed against the membrane spike protein is measured in vitro. This neutralizing capacity may be different in vivo; it may be diminished by the presence of antibodies that facilitate infection; and antibodies are produced against other viral antigens during natural infection. Cellular immunity could be the right correlate of protection and this type of response could be of lower quality in vaccinated subjects. In addition, vaccination of convalescent subjects could be risky: more systemic adverse events are observed in convalescent subjects than in naïve subjects after the first dose of vaccine. Vaccination may decrease the ability to respond to future variants. It could also have a non- specific effect of remodeling the innate immune response by decreasing the potential response to other viruses or cancers and by modifying the course of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The natural immunity of a population should therefore be explored before proposing vaccination: up to 50% of the population may have been infected in some countries.
Acute Renal Failure Due to Vitamin C: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: A Abudayyeh
Published: June 2023

Background: Vitamin C is an essential dietary nutrient that is necessary for normal growth and development. The endpoint product of vitamin C metabolism, oxalate, is excreted by the kidney and is nephrotoxic. Deposition of oxalate crystals in renal tubules can cause tubular necrosis and result in acute renal injury. Case Presentation: This article presents an 80-year-old patient with acute renal failure due to oxalate nephropathy associated with oral vitamin C intake and reviews oxalate nephropathy. Our case emphasizes renal function monitoring in patients receiving long-term vitamin C especially with a history of renal disease. Over consumption of vitamin C can lead to acute kidney injury. Patients under nephrotoxic treatments are at risk for acute kidney injury from a high vitamin C diet and should be suspected in unexplained renal insufficiency. Conclusion: Careful review of diets and all medications is necessary when confronted with unexplained renal insufficiency. Closely monitoring renal function is recommended in patients on high vitamin C.
Cancer Related Precautions in COVID-19 Pandemic Country Like India
Authors: KM Parveen
Published: June 2023

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is major concern of many countries in the world at present. WHO had declared this disease as pandemic. The outbreak of COVID-19 is major cause of collapse or near collapse of health care system of many countries. India is facing the same problem and trying hard to control the COVID-19 outbreak. The whole scenario had affected the cancer care delivery system as such. Cancer patients being in immunocompromised state are more susceptible to coronavirus infection. Although there are no specific guidelines for cancer patients in a pandemic like COVID-19, each case must be individualised between patient and oncology team or tumour board and risk versus benefit ratio should be evaluated. General and cancer specific precautions must be taken care of in such situation to decrease the burden of COVID-19.
Total Body Irradiation in the Era of New Radiotherapy Techniques
Authors: W Hassani
Published: June 2023

Total body irradiation (TBI), in combination with chemotherapy which is most often cyclophosphamide, is widely used since it was introduces in the fifties by E.D.Thomas as a preparatory regimen before bone marrow transplant. Even if it is an important part for conditioning regimen for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, it is responsible for many side effects. New irradiation technique, tomotherapy and VMAT achieved a significant dose reduction to the OARs and the feasibility of dose escalation in a BMT conditioning regimen.
Psycho-Oncology: Psychology as Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Authors: VM Reolon
Published: June 2023

Psycho-oncology is the science that aims to use psychological knowledge in issues related to cancer, whether they are of a theoretical or practical nature, preventive or treatment. Thus, it is a contribution to Oncology, since part of this study contributes essentially to the cancer clinic. Psycho-oncology is still seen, by certain professionals, as a specialty without ends, useless. Followers of the biomedical model do not accept it, as they understand that cancer and its origins are unrelated to the patient’s emotional and psychic. Psycho-oncology, in these cases, is challenged through research on genetic mutations and molecular changes. When psychopathologies are present in cancer patients, the followers of this model treat them with psycho-drugs, devaluing the psychotherapeutic and psychological treatment, which could help a lot in these diseases.
Prevelance of Ovarian Cancer and its Correlation with Age in Pakistan
Authors: WM Muhammad
Published: June 2023

Introduction: Group of diseases that is originated from the different parts of ovaries and cause production of abnormal cells that divide uncontrolled themselves in the ovaries is known as ovarian cancer. OC is mainly classified into majorly three types on the base of three components of ovaries known as epithelium, stroma and germinal cells. Approximately, 7000 women develop OC and 4200 of them die every year in UK. In Pakistan the incidence of OC is increasing at the rate of around 13.6%. Approximately 70% cases are diagnosed at later stages. Methodology: The blood sample was collected by Layyah region. The CA125 identification through Elisa technique for their better identification on the basis of antibodies. Normal values of CA125 were considered less than 35 U/ml. the other tumor marker was also measured such as fibrinogen, prolactin, CA15.3, PT, APTT, INR, D Dimer, and CA19.9. Results: The mean age of patients was 59.0 ± 8.1while the minimum and maximum age at which the tumor marker detection was 22 and 74 years. The no of patient was found in order of 25 >24 > 10 in 1st, 2nd and 3rd age groups, respectively. The clinical histopathological test in the ovarian cancer patients show that the tumor size 5.21 ± 3.42, fibrinogen 5.09 ± 1.29, CA199 (U/mL) 121.17 ± 59.76, and D-dimer 0.61 ± 0.31. The CA-125 level increase in ovarian cancer patients it indication as a tumor marker.
Impact of Covid on Duration Time of Treatment in Cervical Cancer
Authors: S Smiti
Published: June 2023

Duration Time of treatment (DTT) in cervical cancer is an essential prognostic factor. Longer treatment duration is the most unfavorable prognostic factor for local control. Objective: The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of the pandemic on (DTT) in cervical cancer. Through a unicentric retrospective study carried out at the Radiotherapy department of the National Institute of Oncology, for 2 years, before and during the pandemic. Results: The number of patients followed before the pandemic was 138 and 157 during the pandemic. The average age before the pandemic was 54 and 53 during the pandemic. Squamous cell carcinoma accounted for 91% versus 9% adenocarcinoma. The average spread was 53 days before the pandemic, and 51 days during the pandemic. To facilitate patient care, a guest house has been made available to them. And a new system for programming and organizing brachytherapy was launched in July 2019, to control sprawl in these patients, and avoid its extension. Conclusion: Our study has made it possible to assess the impact of the pandemic on sprawling in our patients and the means to overcome the constraints of travel and organization for treatment within the optimal timeframe, in order to ensure a better local control.
MAPPING HRM IMPLEMENTATION IN INDONESIA’S SMES: IN SEARCH OF NEW HRM MODEL
Authors: Dwikardana Sapta , Teressia Angela
Published: June 2023

In Indonesia, SMEs business owners are always trying to find the best employee management practices that suit their business scale, so finding a comprehensive employee management model for SMEs is important. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 38 managers who were directly involved in HRM in SMEs. The analytical method used is content and thematic analysis. The results of this study offer new insights for SME owners regarding HRM practices that can be applied to systematically manage their human resources to increase their competitiveness. The novelties of this research are (a) This research was conducted for more comprehensive employee management functions where most of the previous studies were based on certain functions only; (b) a special SME HR model that can be used as a standard for SMEs in Indonesia.
Sustainable Business: A Case Study on Carlsberg
Authors: Sarkar Manas
Published: June 2023

Business sustainability is a strategy used by a company to lessen the adverse effects of its operations on the environment in a specific market, and the brewing industry faces significant challenges related to solid waste, water consumption, and CO2 emissions. The Paris Agreement, which aims to lessen CO2 emissions and global warming, was signed by 194 parties (including the European Union and 193 states) in 2016. The question and main aim of this case study are to highlight the ratio of water and beer, how much water is being wasted, how sustainable Carlsberg is in water use, efficient technology, and most importantly water management that does not compromise the quality of the beer. The article also reviews the awareness of the impact of beer production under Carlsberg and its environmental impact on sustainable business. To achieve business sustainability in the future, businesses should consider trade-offs from a variety of angles. This will make it easier to find the best business strategies for maximizing benefits from sustainability-related factors.
Mobile Videography on YouTube and the Significance of the Marginalised Creator
Authors: Quirós Oscar E.
Published: June 2023

This research aims to identify the variables that contribute to the differential viewership of mobile-phone videos on YouTube. To achieve this, a Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) is employed to examine the correlations among various variables in a randomly selected video database. The findings of the analysis reveal several significant and culturally insightful associations. Notably, subgenres such as melodrama (soap-operas or telenovelas), action, and comedy emerge as distinctive categories, irrespective of the total number of views. Comedies and action videos created by male filmmakers receive higher viewership. Similarly, melodramas created by female filmmakers, particularly those hailing from marginalized and rural backgrounds, hold greater statistical significance. These findings highlight the relevance of gender and social context in shaping viewer preferences and challenge the conventions of mainstream media in the respective countries of origin.
PERILAKU KEUANGAN GENERASI Z BERDASARKAN LITERASI KEUANGAN, EFIKASI DIRI, DAN GENDER
Authors: Akbar Rama Pradika , Armansyah Rohmad Fuad
Published: June 2023

Perilaku keuangan menyangkut tanggung jawab seseorang terkait bagaimana cara pengelolaan keuangan guna memiliki kondisi keuangan yang aman dalam hidup. Perilaku keuangan yang baik ditunjang dengan tingkat literasi keuangan serta keyakinan seseorang dalam  mengelola keuangan. Perilaku konsumtif yang terjadi pada seseorang terjadi karena kurangnya tanggung jawab seseorang dalam keuangan yang dipicu oleh terbatasnya pemahaman seseorang mengenai perilaku keuangan. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menguji pengaruh literasi keuangan, efikasi diri, dan gender terhadap perilaku keuangan Generasi Z. Jumlah responden pada penelitian ini sebanyak 209 responden yang ada di Pulau Jawa, Indonesia dengan rentang usia 18 tahun sampai dengan 27 tahun. Data responden dikumpulkan dengan kuesioner menggunakan teknik  purposive sampling dan convenience sampling. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) dengan menggunakan progam WarpPLS 7.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa literasi keuangan dan gender tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap perilaku keuangan,  sedangkan efikasi diri memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap perilaku keuangan Generasi Z.
Relationship Of Self-Control With Student Academic Procrastination
Authors: Mandasari Desta , Nirwana Herman
Published: June 2023

This study aims to (1) describe student academic procrastination, (2) describe student self-control, and  (3) examine the relationship of self-control with student academic procrastination. This type of research is quantitative research using a descriptive and correlational analysis approach. The population in this study were students of class VII, VIII, and IX SMP N 12 Padang and the amount of samples was 270 students taken using proportional stratified random techniques. This study uses two data analysis techniques, descriptive analysis and correlational analysis. Descriptive analysis is using the percentage formula. While correlational analysis uses the product moment correlation formula and the calculation is assisted by using the SPSS version 20.0 for Windows. The results of the study showed (1) the level of academic procrastination in Padang SMP N 12 students in general was in the high category, (2) the level of self-control of SMP N 12 Padang students was generally in the low category, and (3) there was a significant relationship between self -control with academic procrastination students of SMP N 12 Padang with a correlation coefficient of -0.141 and a significance level of 0.020.
Women's Anxiety In Facing Menopause And Its Implications In Guidance And Counseling Services
Authors: Anggraini Tisa , Zikra Zikra
Published: June 2023

Menopause is a condition of cessation of the menstrual cycle and reduced function of reproductive organs in middle-aged women. When facing menopause, changes in body, emotional, cognitive, and hormonal changes occur. Changes experienced by women in this period cause anxiety because they face situations that have never been experienced before. This study was conducted to find out how women's anxiety in Jorong Balai Badak faces menopause. This type of research is quantitative research with a descriptive approach. This research was conducted at Jorong Balai Badak Nagari Batu Kambing Agam Regency, involving adult women from the ages of 40 to 50 years as the subject of the study. Data was obtained by giving research instruments in the form of questionnaires to women entering menopause. The results of the study were processed to find percentages and then categorized according to the level of anxiety. The results showed that, first, the anxiety level of women facing menopause was in the moderate category with a percentage of 41.30%. Both women's anxiety facing menopause related to aspects of behavioral response belong to the high category. The three women's concerns facing menopause are related to aspects of categorized cognitive response. The four concerns of women facing menopause related to aspects of affective response are classified as moderate.
Studi tentang BMB3 (Berpikir, Merasa, Bersikap, Bertindak, dan Bertanggung jawab) Siswa Berkenaan dengan Perilaku Bullying
Authors: Utari Mustika , Sano Afrizal
Published: June 2023

This research is based on the phenomenon found in the field related to bullying behavior. The purpose of this study is to describe BMB3 (Berpikir, Merasa, Bersikap, Bertindak, and Bertanggung jawab) students regarding bullying behavior. This research is descriptive, with a sample of students of class XI and XII at SMAN 7 Padang, totaling 252 students. The research instrument used was a Likert scale. The data obtained were analyzed using percentage techniques. The research findings reveal the study of student BMB3 with regard to bullying behavior can be seen from aspects: (1) students' thinking regarding bullying behavior is in a very good category; (2) feel that students regarding bullying behavior are in a good category; (3) the attitude of students regarding bullying behavior is in the good category; (4) acting students in relation to bullying behavior are in the good category; (5) responsible students in relation to bullying behavior are in a very good category. From the results of these findings as a whole it can be concluded that the study of student BMB3 with regard to bullying behavior is in the good category.
Differences in Student Assertive Behavior in term of Gender
Authors: Wibowo Tianda Hazmil , Afdal Afdal
Published: June 2023

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of the number of students who are unable to behave assertively. The purpose of this study was to see the differences in assertive behavior of male and female students. This research is a type of quantitative research with a comparative descriptive method. The number of samples was 248 students of BK FIP UNP with proportional random sampling technique. The instrument of this study was a questionnaire about assertive behavior with a Likert scale model. Data were analyzed using the percentage formula and for differences in assertive behavior students with t-test techniques using SPSS version 20.00. The findings of this study indicate that (1) assertive behavior of students as a whole is in the moderate category with a percentage of 67.74% which expresses assertive behavior male students are higher than female students, (2) the results of the t-test state that there are differences significant with a significant level of 0.013. Based on the research, the counselor can help students with guidance and counseling services so that students have high assertive behavior.
Relationship between self control and academic procrastination in completing thesis
Authors: Ariyanto Roni , Netrawati Netrawati , Yusri Yusri
Published: June 2023

This study aims to: (1) Describe student academic procrastination, (2) Describe student self control, and (3) Test the relationship of self control and academic procrastination in completing thesis. The research subjects were 120 students, using instruments with Likert scale models. The percentage analysis technique and to test the relationship of the data were analyzed using the Pearson Correlation Product Moment statistical formula with the help of the SPSS for Windows version 20.0 program. The results of the study revealed that: (1) the level of academic procrastination in completing the thesis was classified as moderate, (2) the level of student self control in completing the thesis was classified as moderate, and (3) there was a significant positive relationship between self control and academic procrastination in completing the thesis with significance level 0,000, r count 0.566, and r table 0.178.
The Effectiveness of Content Mastery Services Using the Approach Self Directed Learning to Increase Student Self Confidence
Authors: Wetnawati Wetnawati , Sukmawati Indah
Published: June 2023

Self-confidence is an attitude that students need to have in order to develop their potential optimally. But in reality at school students are still afraid to express opinions in front of the class, afraid of being laughed at by friends when expressing opinions in front of the class. Many things can be done to improve student            confidence one of them by utilizing guidance and counseling services, namely content mastery services. Thisstudy aims to examine differences in student confidence before and after content mastery services are provided using a self directed learning approach. This research uses quantitative methods. This type of research is a pre-experiment, using the one pretest-posttest design. The subjects of this study were 12 students of SMP Negeri 13 Padang in class VIII of 12 students. Data were analyzed using nonparametric statistical techniques using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results of the study noticed that the pretest score was 1480 and posttest 1951. Furthermore for the Asymp hypothesis test. Sig. (2-tailed) students' confidence in the experimental group was 0.002 or the probability under alpha 0.05 (0.002 ≤ 0.05) of these results revealed that Ho was rejected and H1 was accepted. Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that content mastery services using an effective self directed learning approach to increase student confidence.
Self-Adjustment of Truant Students In Vocational High School 5 Padang
Authors: Handaramon Yunisa , Syahniar Syahniar , Netrawati Netrawati
Published: June 2023

This study aims to describe the truism of students who are truant in terms of the adjustment of students with peers, and adjustment of the teacher in learning. The method in this research is quantitative descriptive with 36 research subjects who play truant in SMK Negeri 5 Padang. The instrument used is a Likert scale. Data were analyzed using percentage techniques. The findings of the study show (1) the adjustment of students who play truant in terms of the adjustment of students to peers at school is generally classified as low (50%), (2) the adjustment of students who play truant in terms of students' adaptation to teachers in learning in general is very low (83.3%), (3) overall in the low category (83.3%). The results of this study can be used as a reference in making programs for counseling teachers or counselors so that students' adaptation can be developed positively.
Differences in The Emotional Regulation of Male and Female Students
Authors: Zonya Ocha Lovensa , Sano Afrizal
Published: June 2023

This research is motivated by students who have unstable emotions and emotions that are exaggerated and incorrect. The purpose of this study is to describe the emotional regulation of male students, describe the emotional regulation of female students, and test whether there are differences in the emotional regulation of male and female students. This research is descriptive and comparative in nature, with 118 VII grade VII and VIII grades of SMPN 4 Padang research. The research instrument used is the Likert scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and t-test with SPSS version 20 support. The research findings showed that (1) male students had emotional regulation in the medium category (2) female students had emotional regulation in the low category (3 ) there are differences in the emotional regulation of male and female students
Relationship Between Peer Pressure and Self Esteem in Adolescents
Authors: Mutia Astri Tanjung , Sukmawati Indah
Published: June 2023

When entering adolescence, adolescents are expected to be able to know their own worth and their worth towards others. This means that adolescents should be able to assess themselves positively by the extent to which adolescents are able to show that they are capable, meaningful, successful and valuable. The reality that occurs in the field are still many teenagers who are found there are teenagers who do not believe in their own abilities, do not dare to appear in front of the class, feel afraid and anxious when faced with a challenge, become victims of bullying, and are isolated from peer groups, etc. This study aims to describe peer pressure and adolescent self-esteem and to examine the relationship between peer pressure and adolescent self-esteem in Adabiah Padang High School. This type of research used in this research is descriptive quantitative correlational. The sample in this study amounted to 219 students. The results of the study revealed that: (1) peer pressure experienced by Adabiah Padang high school students was in the high category, (2) self-esteem possessed by Adabiah Padang high school students was in the low category, (3) there is a significant negative relationship between peer pressure and adolescent self-esteem at Adabiah Padang High School.
Relationship of Emotional Maturity with Student Aggressive Behavior
Authors: Agustina Irma , Syahniar Syahniar , Karneli Yeni
Published: June 2023

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of the number of adolescents who tend to behave aggressively such as hitting, kicking, saying rude, mocking, fighting. Aggressive behavior is a negative behavior that is thought to be one of the contributing factors is low emotional maturity. This study aims to examine the relationship of emotional maturity with aggressive behavior. This research is a descriptive correlational type of research with quantitative methods. The sample in this study were 213 students consisting of classes X and XI. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire of emotional maturity with aggressive behavior on students using the Likert scale. Data were processed using Pearson product moment formula with the Statical Product Abd Service Solution (SPSS) program version 20.0. The results of this study reveal that there is a relationship between emotional maturity with high aggressive behavior or low emotional maturity that will affect aggressive behavior. Based on the findings of this study, it is expected that the BK counselor or counselor can provide assistance and services in the form of guidance and counseling services.
Relathionship of Self Confidence and Academic Procrastination Students S1 Guidance and Counseling FIP UNP
Authors: Reska Nela , Taufik Taufik
Published: June 2023

Academic Procrastination is one's job to replace his tasks or work which causes failure to complete tasks / work on time. The fact that is found still increases students' academic procrastination. One of the factors that influence academic procrastination is self-confidence. This study aims to (1) Describe the level of self-confidence of S1 BK FIP UNP students (2) Describe the level of academic procrastination of S1 BK FIP UNP students (3) Test the level of significance of the relationship between student confidence with the academic proclamation of S1 BK FIP UNP students. This study uses quantitative research with a descriptive correlational type. The population of the study was 799 students of S1 BK FIP UNP and a sample of 266 students were selected by stratified random sampling. The instruments used are the scale of academic procrastination and self-confidence scale. Analysis of data with descriptive techniques and Pearson Product Moment techniques with the help of the SPSS program for windows 20.00. The research findings explain that: (1) the level of academic procrastination of students on average in the medium category with a percentage of 45.9% (2) the level of student confidence average in the high category with a percentage of 56.4% (3) there is a significant negative relationship between self-confidence and academic procrastination of S1 BK FIP UNP students with a coefficient of -0.213 and a significance level of 0,000 high hopes of confidence, the faster the academic procrastination college student. The lower the confidence, the higher the academic procrastination of students. It is undeniable that there is a significant negative relationship between self-confidence and academic procrastination of S1 BK FIP UNP students.
Historical Research Perps To The X Student and Her Credentials Use Guidance and Counseling
Authors: Misrawati Misrawati , Syukur Yarmis
Published: June 2023

lesbi is a term for women who directs their sexual orientation choices to women who love and like women physically, sexually, emotionally and spiritually. Based on the experience of researchers when conducting fieldwork in 2018 based on the results of johari windows administration found female students who have a tendency to lesbi behavior. The decision to become lesbi must be accompanied by a history of travel to decide to become lesbi. This study aims to find out how historical research subjects decided to become lesbbi. This type of research is qualitative with a case study approach. The subjects in this study amounted to one person with the initials GNA. The research data was collected using the administration of windows johari, interview and observation. Data analysis techniques used are data reduction, data exposure and conclusion drawing. Research findings show: (1) subjects are often treated unpleasantly by their fathers, (2) bad experiences from men in the past, perceptions of men who are negative, change their appearance to be masculine and behave like men, ( 3) subjects find their partners from role playing games, (4) the lack of education obtained from parents at home so the subject decides to become lesbi and (5) the researcher invites subjects to think rationally about their perceptions to men, resulting in the subject realizing that no all men are rude and hurt women. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that the history of the subject of being a lesbi is motivated by the role of fathers who do not work properly.
Relationship between the Atmosphere of Interpersonal Communication between Teacher and Students with Student Learning Activeness
Authors: Fitri Nilma , Taufik Taufik
Published: June 2023

Active learning is the most important thing in the learning process. One of the factors that is thought to influence learning activeness is the atmosphere of interpersonal communication between the teacher and students in the learning process. This study aims to describe the level of student learning activeness, describe the level of interpersonal communication atmosphere between teacher and students and test the significance of the relationship of interpersonal communication atmosphere between teacher and students with the learning activeness of vocational students. The study population was 459 students of SMK N 2 Solok and a sample of 214 students were selected by Proportional Random Sampling. The research findings reveal that there is a significant positive relationship between the atmosphere of interpersonal communication with student learning activeness with a correlation coefficient of 0.312 and a significance level of 0,000. It can be concluded that there is a significant positive relationship between the atmosphere of interpersonal communication with student learning activeness.
The Differences of Student’s learning interest from specialization MIA in Private schools and public schools
Authors: Ardi Nadya , Yusri Yusri
Published: June 2023

Learning is a process carried out by someone in obtaining a change in behavior as a whole, as a result of interaction with the environment. Related to learning interest is something that is related to individuals in meeting their needs through activities. The interest in learning referred to in this study is a sense of pleasure in learning, interest in learning, attention in learning, and involvement in learning. This study aims to examine whether there are differences in students' interest in studying Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MIA) in public and private schools. Sampling in this study using proporsioal  random sampling technique with a total sample of 154 students. The research instrument used was a student interest questionnaire. The results of the study use that (1) the level of interest in learning MIA specialization in public schools is in the high category (2) the level of interest in learning in MIA specialization in private schools is in the high category (3) there is no significant difference between the learning interests of MIA specialization students in schools public and private schools.