bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unjuk Kerja Teknologi Akses Jamak TD-CDMA dan TD-SCDMA pada Infrastruktur Jaringan High Altitude Platform Stations
Authors: Melvi Melvi , Nurhayati Nurhayati , Batubara Mona Arif Muda , Septama Hery Dian , Ulvan Ardian
Published: December 2024

The rapid development of telecommunications technology, and the increasing demand for access speed, demands additional frequency bandwidth in the telecommunications sector. The most rational solution is to utilize a new telecommunications infrastructure technology that has high capabilities, but is relatively inexpensive, known as HAPS (High Altitude Platform Stations). The access methods that are expected to be technology candidates for HAPS are TD-CDMA (Time Division Code Division Multiple Access) and TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access).
Purpose: In this study, the performance of the two technologies, namely TD-CDMA and TD-SCDMA, is discussed. The parameters tested include access speed, data transfer capacity, and power consumption level.
Methodology: Parameters tested include access speed, data transfer capacity, and power consumption level. This performance test is carried out through mathematical calculations to determine the efficiency of the two technologies after being implemented on HAPS.
Results: Based on calculations, the  results show that data capacity of TD-CDMA is larger than TD-SCDMA. Additionaly, it can also be found that the transmitted power from HAPS is increase as the distance increased. The maximum transmitted power of 19,423 W was occurredat 50000 meters
Rancang Bangun Pengaman Pintu Menggunakan RFID Dengan Mikrokontroler Atmega 328
Authors: Mardiono Djoko Anwar , Nanra Suwadi , Rican Duma
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The purpose of making a house door safety using an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) sensor with an ATmega 328 microcontroller is to make a door safety device that is easy, cheap, practical in use to increase comfort and security in opening house doors without having to hold various different keys maybe very annoying. This tool will detect / work after the RFID sensor detects the tag card that is being faced, which will automatically read the tag card to unlock the door in the form of a solenoid.
Methodology: The method used in making house door guards uses an RFID sensor with this ATmega 328 microcontroller.
Results: This tool has been tested and got results in accordance with the design. And this tool will still be used even if it is not connected to electricity, because this tool uses a backup power supply using a rechargeable battery.
Pelatihan Dasar Adobe Photoshop dan Penggunaan AI pada CV Barata Batik
Authors: Febrian Angga , Adrian Qadhli Jafar , Husna Nurul Husna , Mawardi M. Wildhan Ar , Setiaji Rangga , Hutagalung Samuel
Published: December 2024

Purpose: CV Barata Batik has not been able to maximize technology and the internet into its business processes. The service team formulated several solutions to overcome this with professional graphic design training conducted to improve performance to make it more effective and efficient.
Research methodology: The method of implementing this activity aims to improve the understanding and skills of batik craftsmen. It involves the use of Adobe Photoshop and artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT and Adobe Firefly in batik design, allowing creative exploration, idea development, and mockup creation. A competency-based approach encourages the development of practical skills, while a convenient training location at the Horison Bandar Lampung Hotel supports the effectiveness of the training.
Results: The discussions that were carried out resulted in the conclusion that the service participants felt very satisfied and happy with the training they received. In fact, there was a request from the participants to continue a similar program on an ongoing basis.
Limitation: The discussion may be limited to the context of CV Barata Batik, so readers from other industries may find it less relevant.
Cotribution: Through community service carried out by a team from the University of Lampung and the Indonesian Technocrat University, the cooperation in maximizing technology.
Pelatihan Komunikasi dan Instruksi Bahasa Inggris dan Bahasa Arab dalam Meningkatkan Kompetensi Guru
Authors: Akhyar Yundri , Ningsih Wirda , Zalisman Zalisman , Khasanah Niswatul , Hariati Haryuni , Asmidaryani Asmidaryani , Elmirawati Elmirawati
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The goal of community service is to improve the level of teacher competency in elementary schools by engaging in community service activities. The objective was to obtain this outcome by concentrating on communication and instructional development.
Methodology: The Participatory Action Research (PAR) was chosen as the technique for this community service. Participatory Action Research (PAR) entails the active engagement of community members and relevant stakeholders with the objective of fostering collaborative problem-solving and knowledge acquisition.
Results: The community service initiative enhanced the language and communication abilities of teachers. This implies that the training program has been successful in effectively addressing specific areas of teacher competency.
Limitations: One obstacle to this training is related to the duration required for implementation. If the implementation time is short, it will produce less than the optimal results in the expected output.
Contribution: The community service project implemented a notable enhancement in teacher proficiency in language and communication skills within the context of elementary education. This underscores the imperative for ongoing investment in teacher training to augment the calibration of education.
PkM Peningkatan Nilai-Nilai Pendidikan Karakter dalam Kegiatan Belajar Mengajar di Pesantren Mizanul Ulum Sanrobone Takalar
Authors: Surani Surani , Darmawangsa Andi , Ardi Ardi
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The main purpose of the Community Service Activity (PKM) is to make a significant contribution to strengthening the character of teachers in the environment of Mizanul Ulum Sanrobone Islamic Boarding School, Takalar. The specific focus on "Strengthening Character Education" indicates that the activity aims to enhance the understanding and application of character values among boarding school teachers.
Methodology: The implementation of this Community Service Activity (PkM) is carried out in several stages. First, a deep identification is conducted on the core values of character education that are the focus of improvement in the learning environment of Pesantren Mizanul Ulum Sanrobone Takalar.
Results: The results of this Community Service Activity (PkM) not only serve as a starting point in improving teachers' understanding of character education concepts but also create a foundation for the implementation of character values in everyday learning. Through a quantitative approach, we can clearly observe positive changes in the understanding, attitudes, and willingness of the teachers.
Limitations: The scope of this activity is limited to Mizanul Ulum Sanrobone Islamic Boarding School, Takalar. Therefore, the results may not be directly applicable to other boarding schools or different educational contexts. The research was conducted within a specific time frame, potentially limiting the ability to fully capture long-term changes.
Contribution: This activity makes a significant contribution to strengthening the character of boarding school teachers, establishing a foundation for the implementation of character values in the curriculum and daily activities. The implementation plan derived from this activity serves as a guideline for teachers, providing practical guidance for integrating character education within the boarding school context.
Pendampingan dan Pelatihan UMKM di Desa Kalijati oleh Kelompok KKN Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang
Authors: Sembiring Dian Agnesa , Azis Muhamad Luthfi , Lathifah Ayu , Khoirunissa Okta , Fauzi ⁠Ade Fathin , Ockta Nina , Arienza Bahrul Muhitz , Hidayah Dahnia Putri , Maulana Al Ikhsan
Published: December 2024

Purpose: Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), as part of the national economy, also face challenges in improving their business capabilities, such as a lack of capital, management and operating skills, and marketing. Therefore, it is important to empower and assist MSMEs in improving their potential. One MSME mentoring activity can be implemented through the KKN program as a means of student community service. Kalijati Village, one of Unsika's KKN locations in 2024, has many people who conduct entrepreneurial activities. However, MSME owners' understanding of changing trends in the digital era, especially in online marketing strategies, is still minimal, as is their lack of attention to product packaging design.
Methodology: This research was a qualitative study with a descriptive approach. This study was conducted in Kalijati Village, Kecamatan Jatisari, and Kabupaten Karawang.
Results: This community service activity was carried out from January 15 to 29, 2024, for MSME owners in Kalijati Village. The series of community service activities carried out are: HPP the Cost of Goods Sold (HPP) calculation seminar, entrepreneurship seminar, and MSME assistance in product packaging and online marketing.
Limitations: The limited data used in this study made the results suboptimal.
Contribution: Assisting Kalijati Village MSMEs in improving their understanding of the calculation of cost of goods old (COGS) as well as assisting MSMEs in product packaging and online marketing.
Sosialisasi: Manfaat E-commerce Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Pada UMKM Obat
Authors: Soetiyani Ari , Lukiyana Lukiyana , Ariandi Ariandi , Kamaruddin Muhammad Junaid , Jundi Musthofa
Published: December 2024

E-commerce is a form of information technology development, which is a sales medium that provides positive things, and makes the shopping process effective and efficient. However, not all MSME actors, especially MSMEs in Medicine, use e-commerce to sell their products. This socialization was carried out as a community service program in the form of providing knowledge about the benefits of e-commerce, with the aim of drug SMEs being able to understand and utilize e-commerce as a sales medium that would be able to increase income for the MSMEs themselves. The population in this socialization activity is MSME actors in the Kelapa Gading area, North Jakarta with a sample of 15 MSME actors. The method used is a lecture related to the importance of e-commerce by students of the University of 17 August 1945 Jakarta accompanied by a supervisor. Parameters for evaluating the success of this socialization using the Pre-Test and Post-Test questionnaires. The expected result is an increase in the breadth of insight into the knowledge of MSME actors on the benefits of e-commerce and being able to apply e-commerce as a sales medium.
Pendampingan Inovasi Produk dan Pemasaran Digital Pangsit Ikan Patin di Poklahsar Barokah
Authors: Sari Fifian Permata , Munajat Munajat , Dapiokta Jum
Published: December 2024

Purpose: Providing motivation and technology transfer through assistance with fish dumpling processing innovation, providing assistance through training related to digital marketing and modern packaging design.
Research methodology: The method used is participatory. data collection method through direct interviews with respondents.
Results: Patin fish products have undergone innovation to become catfish dumplings and catfish bone crackers with original and spicy flavor variants. Product packaging is more modern and attractive, online marketing via the website.
Conclusions: Mentoring activities produce more promising business features for Partners to increase their sales turnover.
Limitations: This research still uses qualitative data and has not provided quantitative data such as raw material prices, product selling prices and income received by partners.
Contribution: This mentoring activity is useful for the Poklahsar Barokah MSME group in Sukosari OKU East Village to develop a catfish processing business. Apart from that, it is also useful for researchers and Baturaja University in community assistance programs.
Pelatihan Content Creator dan Video Profesional bagi Siswa SMA/SMK
Authors: Sutresno Stephen Aprius , Suni Eugenius Kau , Bata Julius Victor Manuel , Airlangga Gregorius , Christanto Henoch Juli , Sihombing Denny Jean Cross , Piolo Samuel
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This training for social media content creators and professional video production techniques is conducted with the aim of providing motivation and insights into the tricks and techniques needed to become a content creator. The goal is for the participants, who are high school students, to utilize their gadgets and time more constructively rather than for consumptive purposes.
Methodology: The implementation stages include preparation, execution, and reporting. Organized by the Information Systems Department of Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, this training will be held at Campus 3 BSD Unika Atma Jaya on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Targeting 60 to 100 high school students from Banten, the activity will be evaluated using pre-tests and post-tests, calculated manually using the average formula.
Results: The result of the training activity went smoothly and achieved the initial target of being attended by 90 active participants. The selection of speakers for the training was also appropriate, matching their expertise, and they were able to deliver the material clearly using various real-life examples. The evaluation results of the activity showed that the post-test scores increased by 43.7% compared to the pre-test scores. Therefore, it can be concluded that the participants understood what was conveyed by the speakers.
Limitations: Due to time and budget constraints, the activity was not conducted with direct hands-on practice in the form of a workshop. Additionally, the target participants were limited to the surrounding area, specifically high school students in the Banten region.
Contribution: This training gives high school students broader insights, enabling them to use their gadgets and time positively. It also equips them to become content creators by learning professional video production and social media management skills.
Pemberdayaan Siswa sebagai Sumber dan Media KIE Pencegahan Stunting melalui Pembentukan Kelompok Edukasi Pencegahan Stunting (KEEPS) di SMA Negeri 7 Samarinda
Authors: Rahayu Eka Putri , Chifdillah Nino Adib , Ardyanti Dian
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The aim of this activity was to improve the behavioral domain of students at SMAN 7 Samarinda regarding stunting prevention through student empowerment.
Methodology: The method of implementing activities was divided into five stages. The first stage was the formation of an educational group consisting of school students. The second stage was health education about stunting and its prevention for educational groups. The third stage was training in health education methods and techniques as well as physical examinations for the education group. The fourth stage was assistance in preparing work programs and implementing education for students at school. The fifth stage was an evaluation of the implementation and sustainability of the working group's work program
Results:The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in the percentage of students who had good knowledge by 62% and a positive attitude reaching 76.9% at the end of the activity. Wilcoxon test analysis produced a p-value of 0.000 for the knowledge variable and 0.000 for the attitude variable.
Limitation: Student empowerment was effective in increasing school students' knowledge towards stunting prevention since adolescence
Contribution: This community service increases the knowledge of students to prevent health diseases, specifically stunting.
Penerapan Outdoor Mathematics Aktivity bagi Guru SD di KKG Gugus 1 Kecamatan Sirenja Kabupaten Donggala
Authors: Anggraini Anggraini , Sugita Gandung
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The aim of community service activities in 2023 is to help elementary school teachers in KKG Gugus 1 Sirenja sub-district Donggala district in implementing outdoor mathematics activities with elementary school students for measurement material.
Methodology: This activity takes the form of teacher training with implementation methods including: (1) lecture/presentation, (2) question and answer, and (3) group work. The props used for this activity were measuring tape, rope, LKPD, and objects outside the classroom. After the activity, the teachers filled out a questionnaire to assess the achievements of the activities conducted by the Mathematics Education Study Program service team from the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education Department at FKIP Tadulako University.
Results: Based on discussions during the activity and the results of the questionnaire, information was obtained that all activity participants had never applied mathematics learning outside the classroom. The material presented provided a good understanding of the Outdoor Mathematics Activity, and the results of the activity helped teachers in carrying out activities outside the classroom.
Limitations: The study may be limited by the participants' prior lack of experience with outdoor mathematics activities, and the short duration of the training may not provide a comprehensive understanding of the implementation.
Contribution: This community service activity contributes to enhancing the understanding and skills of elementary school teachers in implementing outdoor mathematics activities, thereby potentially improving student engagement and learning outcomes in mathematics.
Mendorong Ekonomi Lokal melalui Unit Usaha WEIPA: Peran Inovasi Pesantren
Authors: Saibil Defi , Haq Furqonul
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The community service activities (PKM)  is a qualitative study with a descriptive approach aimed at increasing the efficiency of business units in WEIPA, particularly in the culinary, fashion, and batik units.
Methodology: Data was collected through observation and interviews.
Results: The management of each business unit begins with the preparation stage and processes directed towards achieving the desired results.
Limitations: The community service activities (PKM) have several weaknesses, causing Al-Mumtaz (WEIPA), which has high-quality equipment and machinery, to encounter problems due to the crew's lack of knowledge in their use and maintenance.
Contribution: Increasing crew knowledge and skills through the recruitment of experts and regular training, strengthening management with clear institutionalization, focusing on skill enhancement and the development of pesantren economic business units, conducting comparative studies to improve product competitiveness, and continuous evaluation and supervision to ensure effective and efficient resource utilization.
Pelatihan Videografi dalam Pengemasan Video Jurnalistik menggunakan Adobe Premiere di SMK Negeri 2 Garut
Authors: Nurfaza Najmi , Salamah Ummu
Published: December 2024

Purpose: The objective of this program is to enhance students' technical skills in videography and video editing using Adobe Premiere. Through this training, students are expected to be better prepared to pursue careers in the media and communication fields.
Methodology: This program is conducted through training sessions and workshops specifically designed for 11th-grade students majoring in Television Broadcast Production. The training involves the use of tools such as the A6000 camera, tripod, stabilizer, laptop, and Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2022 software. The methodology includes live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and Q&A sessions to ensure a deep understanding.
Results: The program yielded very positive results. More than 80% of students reported gaining new knowledge about the features of Adobe Premiere. Additionally, over 90% of students expressed a strong interest in attending more similar training sessions in the future, demonstrating a high level of enthusiasm for videography and video editing.
Limitations: The limitations of this program include resource constraints, such as limited availability of equipment and restricted time for conducting training sessions and workshops. Additionally, the variability in the initial skill levels of students can also affect the effectiveness of the training.
Contribution: This program made a significant contribution to the development of students' knowledge and skills in videography and video editing. Additionally, the program successfully fostered students' interest and enthusiasm for multimedia technology, which could encourage them to pursue careers in the field in the future.
Ecografía para ejercicio de la nefrología: evaluación renal por médicos no radiólogos
Authors: Molano- Triviño Alejandra , Castellanos-De la Hoz Juan Camilo , Zúñiga-Rodríguez Eduardo
Published: December 2024

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Verso la creazione di un Ecosistema digitale nazionale per la Cultura
Authors: Cerullo Luigi , Bartoli Margherita , Coppola Lina Antonietta , Landino Costantino , Madonna Antonio Davide , Negri Antonella , Pescarmona Giovanni , Fauda Pichet Chiara , Porena Margherita , Rossetti Valentina
Published: December 2024

L’articolo esplora la visione e gli obiettivi dell’Ecosistema digitale nazionale per la cultura, un progetto ambizioso sviluppato nell’ambito del Piano nazionale di ripresa e resilienza (PNRR) per trasformare il patrimonio culturale italiano attraverso il digitale. Al centro di questa iniziativa vi è l’infrastruttura tecnologica che interconnette istituzioni e sistemi, creando un ambiente dinamico e interattivo in grado di valorizzare il patrimonio culturale come risorsa pubblica. L’ecosistema ridefinisce la catena del valore, favorendo l’accesso, la conservazione e il riuso dei dati culturali, grazie a una governance multilivello che integra strumenti innovativi come l’intelligenza artificiale e le piattaforme di co-creazione. Concepito per rispondere a sfide strutturali come il divario digitale e la frammentazione dei progetti di digitalizzazione, il modello si articola in quattro ambienti digitali interconnessi: la piattaforma per la digitalizzazione (D.PaC), l’infrastruttura per la gestione dei dati (I.PaC), il laboratorio per lo sviluppo di prodotti basati sui dati (DPaaS) e il portale per l’accesso pubblico e la co-creazione. Grazie a questo approccio, l’Ecosistema non solo incrementa la competitività del settore culturale, ma amplia anche l’accessibilità del patrimonio a diversi segmenti di pubblico, incentivando la partecipazione attiva e stimolando il mercato culturale. Il contributo offre, pertanto, una visione strategica e operativa di come il patrimonio culturale possa evolvere in un ecosistema integrato, innovativo e sostenibile, trasformandosi in un elemento chiave per lo sviluppo sociale ed economico del Paese.
Il futuro digitale di 4CH: il gemello digitale dei beni culturali
Authors: Niccolucci Franco , Felicetti Achille
Published: December 2024

Il presente articolo descrive il modello di gestione dei dati sviluppato nel progetto europeo 4CH e la creazione della base della conoscenza per il progetto. Questa si basa sul concetto di gemello digitale in un modo innovativo, cioè come complesso dei dati relativi ad un bene, sia grafici o visuali come immagini o modelli 3D sia testuali o documentali, e delle loro interrelazioni. Si tratta di un approccio innovativo che consente di gestirne la documentazione in modo unitario, indipendentemente dal formato dei dati e dalla loro provenienza.
Dall’immagine alla parola: la resa degli apparati illustrativi nei volumi accessibili di arte e architettura
Authors: Minisini Valeria
Published: December 2024

La presenza di ricchi corredi iconografici è un elemento caratterizzante delle pubblicazioni di arte, architettura e design ma questi rischiano di andare perduti nel passaggio dal cartaceo all’edizione digitale accessibile per utenti con disabilità visive. Il contributo espone il lavoro svolto all’interno del progetto I libri di Sapienza parlano su una selezione di volumi, scelti tra i titoli digitalizzati dalle biblioteche dell’ateneo per gli studenti non vedenti e ipovedenti, col fine di valutare come restituirne efficacemente anche gli apparati illustrativi. Tramite l’esame dei quattro casi affrontati, dopo dei brevi cenni al progetto e alcune considerazioni generali sul rapporto tra testo e immagine nell’editoria storico-artistica, grazie anche all’analisi di Roma barocca di Paolo Portoghesi, vengono esposti l’approccio adottato e i criteri seguiti nelle descrizioni quanto nella loro restituzione audio finale.
Screnim: un progetto di censimento dei graffiti carcerari d’età moderna quali fonti storiche da conservare e valorizzare
Authors: Albertoni Marco
Published: December 2024

In questo saggio viene presentato il progetto Screnim: The dream of freedom. Writing in confinement in Early Modern Italy (15th-19th centuries), il cui principale scopo è quello di condurre un censimento dei graffiti carcerari della penisola italiana d’età moderna (XV-XIX secolo) che verrà poi riversato in una banca dati pubblica. Uno strumento che raccoglierà informazioni dettagliate sui contenuti (testuali, iconografici, linguistici, geografici ecc.) dei singoli graffiti e numerose immagini (originali e fotoritoccate, così da esaltare la visibilità delle testimonianze) degli stessi. L’idea di fondo è quella di consentire agli studiosi di accedere digitalmente a fonti storiche di prima mano che risultano numerosissime, di enorme valore informativo e che, sebbene ancora poco sfruttate, si prestano a vari tipi di indagini comparate e multidisciplinari. Fonti che, tuttavia, restano spesso inaccessibili e facilmente deperibili. Nel saggio vengono dunque illustrati, oltre agli obiettivi del progetto, anche i tipi di informazioni raccolte e i metodi di valorizzazione delle immagini fotografiche dei graffiti, mostrando alcune delle opportunità di ricerca e ipotizzando possibili sviluppi futuri.
DanteMatrix: un software per le indagini stemmatiche sui manoscritti della Commedia di Dante
Authors: Malatesta Serena , Tonello Elisabetta
Published: December 2024

Il contributo intende presentare DanteMatrix, un sito web dedicato alle ricerche delle affinità stemmatiche nei codici della Commedia di Dante che si inserisce nel più ampio cantiere dei lavori per l’edizione critica del Gruppo di Ferrara. Il software, sviluppato da Luigi Tessarolo, trasforma in un database tutti i dati raccolti, relativi alle collazioni su un canone di oltre 600 loci critici dei circa 600 manoscritti della Commedia di Dante e permette di rintracciare affinità genealogiche di ognuno dei testimoni in esame. Tutti i dati sono consultabili e interrogabili tramite query per luogo testuale e manoscritto, facilitando ricerche approfondite e analisi comparative. Inoltre, sulla base dei risultati ottenuti, è possibile creare subarchetipi, ottenerne la lista di innovazioni comuni e accordi in lezione di riferimento, e condurre ulteriori indagini, trattando il subarchetipo come un qualsiasi testimone.
tedesco austriaco tra percezione e uso nel contesto scritto standard.
Authors: Rivadossi Marco
Published: December 2024

Questo studio descrive un esperimento linguistico condotto tra studenti universitari austriaci di Innsbruck, incentrato sul tedesco austriaco. L'obiettivo è quello di capire la percezione che i madrelingua hanno della loro varietà linguistica e dell'uso che fanno delle strutture tipicamente austriache nella lingua scritta standard. L'articolo si articola in cinque sezioni. La prima delinea l'approccio scientifico-metodologico e lo status linguistico, compresa l'identificazione dello standard scritto austriaco e delle sue peculiarità grammaticali. La seconda presenta i dati sociolinguistici dei partecipanti. La terza indaga la loro percezione delle strutture linguistiche austriache. La quarta esamina l'uso di queste strutture in un contesto scritto standard. Una discussione dei risultati conclude il lavoro.
The Reporting of the Discoveries at Herculaneum and Pompeii in 18th-century English Newspapers (1747-99)
Authors: Cecconi Elisabetta
Published: December 2024

The paper examines persuasive and popularizing strategies of news reporting in a database of 50 news items about the discovery of Herculaneum and Pompeii published in London newspapers from 1747 to 1799. By applying van Dijk’s persuasive content features of modern journalism (1988) and integrating them with the indicators of popularization in the news identified by Umbricht and Esser (2016), the study aims to identify the major discourse strategies adopted in 18th-century news in order to disseminate special-ized knowledge to the public. The qualitative analysis of the different news text-types documents a gradual change of attitude towards antiquities throughout the century.
‘Waardenwerk’ met cijfers en verhalen in narratief-relationeel verantwoorden
Authors: van Dis Elizabeth , Timmerman Guus
Published: December 2024

In het denken over het verantwoorden van zorgpraktijken wordt al jaren gezocht naar andere dan getalsmatige vormen van verantwoorden (ActiZ, 2014; RVS, 2019). De behoefte aan anders verantwoorden is een reactie op verantwoordingsmethodes met cijfers en indicatoren die weliswaar voorzien in een behoefte aan publieke verantwoording en bijdragen aan transparantie, maar die van zorgmedewerkers veel administratieve arbeid vergen terwijl die cijfers geen recht doen aan de complexiteit van hun werk.

Narratieve verantwoording, dat wil zeggen: met verhalen inzicht geven in je werk, is zo’n andere vorm van verantwoorden. Verhalen zijn immers bij uitstek geschikt om recht te doen aan de complexiteit, dynamiek en emergentie van zorgpraktijken en de afwegingen die daarin voortdurend worden gemaakt (Baart & Willeme, 2010; Jerak-Zuiderent, 2012; Ubels, 2015; Baart, 2018; Baart & Timmerman, 2025). Door verschillende kennisinstituten zijn de afgelopen jaren narratieve methoden ontwikkeld die door zorgorganisaties kunnen worden ingezet voor leren en verbeteren, en mogelijk ook voor verantwoorden (Bovenkamp et al, 2023). Er zijn ook kritische kanttekeningen te plaatsen bij narratieve verantwoording. Verhalen blijken evenzeer als cijfers instrumenteel ingezet te kunnen worden. Het is daarom van belang om goed te kijken wie wat en met welk doel vertelt en welke betekenis eraan gegeven wordt. Verhalen kunnen de complexiteit van de zorg ook verbloemen (Bovenkamp et al, 2023).

Met collega’s van Stichting Presentie werken we samen met drie VVT-organisaties aan een vorm van relationeel narratief verantwoorden. We vatten verantwoorden hierbij niet op als een evaluatie die op een bepaald moment plaatsvindt maar als een doorlopend proces van inzicht geven in de werkpraktijk aan relevante gesprekspartners. Medewerkers geven elkaar inzicht in hoe zij hun werk vormgeven en waar ze tegenaan lopen en voeren hierover een onderzoekend gesprek. Verschillende perspectieven kunnen aan bod komen en elkaar verrijken. Het ophalen van de verhalen, het inzicht geven en het interpreteren gebeurt in de zorgpraktijk en wordt ook bijgesteld door de actualiteit van de praktijk van alledag (horizontaal verantwoorden).
Bestuurders in complexe en versnelde tijden: Een fenomenologische verkenning
Authors: van der Steen Barbara , van Saane Joke , van Dijk Gerda
Published: December 2024

In het tijdschrift Waardenwerk staat het werken aan waarden in professionele en maatschappelijke praktijken centraal. De focus ligt onder andere op het onderzoeken van ethische en morele vragen in werkpraktijken, de relaties tussen waarden en werk. Dit artikel deelt de uitkomsten van een empirisch fenomenologisch onderzoek onder publieke bestuurders, specifiek gericht op ‘reflectie’, die in de werkpraktijk van deze bestuurders plaatsvindt. De uitkomsten leggen een aantal ethische en morele vragen bloot die actueel zijn binnen publieke organisaties zoals in de zorg, onderwijs, ministeries, provincies, belangenorganisaties en gemeenten. Met name de sociaal wenselijke kant van reflectieve praktijken komt naar voren met inachtneming van de waarschuwing van Hannah Arendt die wijst op de ethische gevaren van concepten die niet ‘voortdurend in twijfel worden getrokken, maar in de samenleving gewoon functioneren als algemeen aanvaarde wijsheid’ (Arendt, 2003: 166). Denken houdt volgens Arendt in dat er vragen worden gesteld over concepten, wat zij ‘invisibles’ noemt; ‘Experience rather than doctrines are what is ethically crucial’ (Arendt, 2003: 166). Zij stelt daarbij dat er iets moet zijn vanuit deze ervaringen dat beschermt, zoals een ervaring van onzekerheid, of een ervaring van het niet-weten . Precies dat laatste staat in de complexe en versnelde praktijk van bestuurders vandaag de dag dagelijks op spanning, zo blijkt. We sluiten af met de inzichten uit dit onderzoek in relatie tot humanisme met als kern menselijke waardigheid.
‘Wat we nodig hebben is een andere filosofie’
Authors: Manschot Henk
Published: December 2024

In de VPRO-documentaire ‘Zo kijkt Frans de Waal naar mens en dier’, die aan het begin van het symposium werd vertoond, verdedigde Frans de Waal de stelling dat de mens een dier is, verwant aan de primaten en met veel overeenkomsten met andere dieren Hij bestrijdt dat mensen fundamenteel anders zijn. Maar hij constateert tegelijkertijd dat deze opvatting nog wel diep in ons denken verankerd is. Op de vraag van de interviewer:

‘Wat zou de volgende stap moeten zijn in de evolutie?’, antwoordt hij: Wat we in feite nodig hebben is een andere filosofie. De grote massa van filosofen vertelt ons dat we speciaal zijn, dat we heel anders zijn. Voor hen zit boven het lichaam altijd nog de geest. Maar we zijn in feite mensapen. We kunnen niet anders zijn dan een dier.

De antwoorden van De Waal riepen bij mij de herinnering op aan een filosoof die al eerder radicaal de strijd had aangebonden met ‘de metafysische vogelaars die de mens al te lang hebben toegefloten ‘je bent meer, je bent hoger, je bent van een andere oorsprong.’. Friedrich Nietzsche, want dat is de man die ik bedoel, maakte het tot zijn levenswerk om als filosoof aan te tonen dat de mens een dier is tussen de dieren Maar Nietzsche besefte wellicht sterker dan De Waal dat de doordenking van deze stelling radicale consequenties zou gaan hebben voor de moderne opvattingen over de mens. Nietzsche zegt daarover:

We weten voldoende hoe beledigend het klinkt als iemand de mens zonder er doekjes om te winden en zonder in metaforen te spreken, tot de dieren rekent…Wat baat het? We kunnen niet anders.

De overtuiging dat de mens een dier is tussen de dieren, hebben De Waal en Nietzsche dus gemeen. Maar waar De Waal deze stelling verdedigt als etholoog, op basis van ‘10.000 observaties’, daar deed Nietzsche dat als criticus van de moderne cultuur die de unieke en superieure positie van de mens tot onbetwistbaar fundament had uitgebouwd. Nietzsche bond de strijd aan met de filosofen en theologen die de scheiding van mens en dier hadden uitgewerkt en beargumenteerd. Met name Kant werd daarbij zijn tegenstander. Kant verdedigde op basis van de Rede en waartoe de menselijke rede in staat is, dat de mens anders is dan een dier.
Beeldend werken en het maken van kunst als een reiken naar Intrinsieke Motivatie
Authors: Stemerding Robin
Published: December 2024

In dit essay reflecteer ik artistiek en kritisch op mijn werk als beeldend kunstenaar en vaktherapeut beeldend in een forensisch psychiatrische kliniek, waarbij ik onderzoek hoe beeldend werken kan bijdragen aan begrip van zichzelf bij patiënten en aan wederzijds begrip tussen patiënten en zorgverleners en zorgverleners onderling. Verschillende situaties van beeldend werken worden beschreven aan de hand van enkele auto-etnografische en narratieve vignetten. We werken met patiënten die een gedwongen behandeling ondergaan om het risico te verminderen dat ze een gevaar vormen voor de maatschappij. Middels beeldend werken in co-creatie probeer ik weerstand te overwinnen en moedig ik patiënten aan om een intrinsieke motivatie voor behandeling te vinden. Tot slot verbeeldt de co-creatie van schilderijen met de juridisch medewerkers en directiesecretaresses een doorleefde ervaring van het personeel van een forensische kliniek als leden van een zorggemeenschap, een community of care. Deze tweede situatie van beeldend werken benadrukt een notie van schoonheid in een uitdagende, soms verontrustende en vaak ernstige formele context.
Analisis Kebijakan Pendidikan Islam di Sudan
Authors: Anjar Mahmudin Nst  , Helmiati  , M. Nazir
Published: December 2024

A country's concern for education is highly dependent on the progress of a country. then a country's indifference to education lies in the education of its decline or backwardness. In historical experience, no country has been able to achieve true progress except by improving education. Education is the key to the progress of a nation. There is no developed country that is not supported by strong education. Education must be made a field of excellence if it is to become a strong, advanced and internationally respected country. This is also the case with Sudan. The research method in this research is library research through collecting data from books and articles related to the Analysis of Islamic Education Policy in Sudan. The method of analysis used is descriptive analysis. Sudan is a Muslim-majority country that has often experienced several wars and conflicts, so that this country has lagged behind in various fields, including economic, social, political, especially in the field of education. Politically, this country has a different experience from other Muslim countries. Sudan, which was originally one country, is now divided into two countries, namely North Sudan and South Sudan. In the field of education, the country is experiencing a crisis that hinders education for most of these children. Schools across the country are often closed due to fighting and threats of violence, and hundreds of schools and other civilian assets are looted and destroyed. The language of instruction used at all levels is Arabic. In the field of formal education, the country has many renowned universities that are tens or even hundreds of years old. These universities include Khartoum University, Omdurman Islamic University, el-Nilein University, Khartoum International Arabic Language Institute, Al-Quran al-Karim University and the youngest, Africa International University. In the field of non-formal education, many scientific assemblies use the talaqqi system through masyakh. To finance education, apart from being obtained from state money, it is also obtained from the policy of the waqf system with the management of waqf called the Islamic Waqf Board which has been given broad authority to regulate and carry out all tasks related to waqf which greatly helps the process of waqf and the implementation of education in this country.
Stress Management and Employees Performance in Intercountry Centre for Oral Health for Africa (Icoh), Jos, Nigeria
Authors: Idris Ibrahim , Abdulkarim Siraj Barau , Idris Musa , Odoh Adejoh
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of contextual stress factors on employee performance in the Inter-country Centre for Oral Health (ICOH) for Africa, Jos, a parastatal of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The organization, established in 1988 in collaboration with the World Health Organization, focuses on research, training, and demonstration activities in oral health for 46 African member countries. The study population comprises 91 staff members, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. The analysis includes Pearson correlation and regression analysis to examine the relationship between time pressure, poor working conditions, long working hours, job instability, and employee performance. The findings reveal significant correlations between contextual stress factors and employee performance. Specifically, time pressure, poor working conditions, and job instability negatively impact employee performance, while long working hours have a mixed effect. Regression analysis further confirms these relationships, highlighting the importance of addressing contextual stress factors to improve employee performance in ICOH for Africa. The study recommends implementing stress management programs, improving working conditions, addressing long working hours, promoting job stability, fostering a supportive organizational culture, and monitoring interventions to enhance employee well-being and organizational performance.
CASHLESS POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA: CONSEQUENCES, CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Authors: Tari Vahyala Adamu , Hyacinth Ede Sunday , Akwanga Ramatu Musa
Published: December 2024

This is the second attempt to cashless policy implementation in Nigeria. Indeed, in the globalized 21st Century, cashless economy provides opportunities in the ease ways of doing business. Aside that, a cashless society to a large extent, manages corruption, fraud, insecurity, cut cost of printing and handling currency notes, and fast tract transactions far better than a cash-based economy or society. However, It is also worthy of note to established that, cashless society is embedded and engrained in adequate infrastructures such as high internet connectivity, stable electricity supply, high literacy rate, physical and cyber security amongst other prerequisites for a successful achievement of cashless economy. It is established that, the Nigeria version of achieving a cashless society came at a huge cost to the masses especially, the Micro Scale Business Enterprenuerers and the rural communities among other severely affected population. This was due to the fact that, the policy was grossly lacking in conceptual skills, advocacy, active engagements and collaboration. Suffice to say that, the policy implementation was ill-timed and deficient in formulation and implementation strategies. It is on this basis that, this paper examined the consequences, challenges encountered and prospects of cashless economy in Nigeria. The study relayed on secondary sources of data collection through relevant literature such as books, journal articles, newspapers etc. Equally, Technological Acceptance Model (TAM) was adopted as a theoretical basis for this research. Therefore, having examined the cashless policy statements and documents of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the methods for its implementation with its attendants effects, the study discovered that, a lot of damage has been inflicted on small scale businesses which is the engine room and driving force of the economy which stimulates the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria and further subjected Nigerians to avoidable hardship. To this end, the paper recommended that; active engagements and collaboration with relevant bodies such as the commercial banks, organied labour, Civil Society Organization (CSOs), traditional and religious leaders is critical in achieving meaningful results in a sensitive monetary policy like this, amongst other vital suggestions offered by the paper.
Assessment of the Contribution of World Health Organization (WHO) Intervention to the Provision of Primary Health Care Delivery in Selected Lga’s of Zamfara
Authors: Bello Bilyaminu Muhammad , Sa’adu Yahaya
Published: December 2024

Primary healthcare aims to address the primary health issues in the community by offering preventive, curative, rehabilitative, and promotive services. It is well known that local government governance typically possesses the least technical capacity to support the necessary health care facilities and services for community members. The study intends to identify how WHO intervention contributed to maternal health, family planning and routine immunization in selected in Zamfara State. Data of this study were generated from both primary and secondary sources. The instrument used for primary data collection was administration of questionnaire and interview to few individuals.1,219,567 were pronouncing as the entire population of Gusau, Anka and Kauranamoda LGs in the Zamfara State. Krejcie and Morgan recommended 384as sample of the study and which is representing 83.33% of the population. The hypothesis was tested using multiple regression analysis (SPSS version 23) and thematic analysis was adopted for the qualitative dataanalyse. The found maternal health, family planning and routing immunization are positive and highly affected by the contribution of World Health Organization (WHO) intervention in the selected LGA’s of Zamfara State.
The Impact of Effective Communication on Organisational Performance: A Study of FCT Secondary Education Board, Abuja
Authors: Akinlolu Adeogun James
Published: December 2024

The main objective of this paper is to look at the impact of Effective Communication on organizational Performance. This study examines the significant relationship between effective communication and organisational performance in FCT Secondary Education Board Abuja.The data for the study was collected through primary sources. The total population of the study was121 respondents. The result was analysed using the fusion of Liker 5 scale and CHISQUARE X2 formula. In order to shed more light on the study an organisational theory propounded by Karl Weick was employed. The result of this study reveals that a relationship exists between effective communication and organisational performance, productivity and public image. The study recommended that organisations should put all machinery in motion in order to promote effective communication through the use of the state of the arts communication equipment
Psychosomatic disorders and periodontal pathogens virulence relationship
Authors: Khabadze Z. S. , Kostinskaya M. V. , Kakabadze E. M. , Dolzhikov N. A. , Badalov F. V. , Wehbe A. , Umarov A. Yu.
Published: December 2024

AIM. The relationship between psychosomatic diseases and inflammatory diseases of periodontal tissues, depending on the constant action of stressors on the human body, and the increased virulence of periodontopathogenic organisms in patients with psychiatric disorders.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. Current information in the electronic databases Google Scholar and PubMed was examined through a systematic literature review. Articles with content related to the influence of psychosomatic diseases and constant stress on the increase in virulence of periodontopathogenic microorganisms were selected and included.

RESULTS. A total of 271 publications were reviewed. After analyzing the literature according to the inclusion criteria, the final number was 58.

CONCLUSIONS. Based on the analyzed data, in patients with psychosomatic diseases and chronic stress, the oral microflora becomes favorable for the active growth of periodontopathogenic microorganisms. In response to the introduction of these bacteria and their virulence factors, chronic inflammation is observed in periodontal tissues, cells secrete IL-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17, IL-10, TNF-α, which decrease the body’s resistance to periodontopathogens. This group of patients has an increased amount of catecholamines in the blood, which increase the virulence of bacteria such as P. Gingivalis, which are the main ones in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases of periodontal tissues. High concentration of cortisol reduces the activity of immune cells, changing the balance of T-helper and T-suppressors and making the body more susceptible to various infections.