bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Digital Solutions for Mental Health Awareness and Support in Pakistan: Perspectives from a Non-Profit Organization (Preprint)
Authors: Dayani Komal , Mughis Waliyah , Hashim Shahzor , Nafees Beenish , Sabri Taha
Published: December 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused a global health crisis in 2020; millions of deaths and economic paralysis, further compounded by physical/social distancing measures and fear of the virus, resulting in potential long-term adverse effects on the mental health of entire populations around the world. As a result of the pandemic, attention toward mental health concerns, and demand for mental health services have increased in low-resource settings. The already lacking mental healthcare infrastructure of Pakistan was further exposed during the peak of the pandemic, particularly in terms of the dearth of qualified professionals, and access to them. During these unprecedented times, digital solutions to mental health services became significant. This paper presents perspectives from a non-profit organization in Karachi Pakistan in setting up a digital health initiative pertaining to mental healthcare service delivery, public awareness, and policy-level advocacy.
Cheap and Fast Implementation of Linear and Cubic Piecewise Interpolation for Robot Path Smoothing on Arduino Uno Board
Authors: Satya Trias Prima , Hendry Jans , Yudhananta Aditya Putra , Meliawan Zubainindra Bagus F.
Published: December 2022

Intisari – Teknologi mobile robot telah menjadi bagian dari keseharian manusia. Perkembangannya yang cepat telah menghasilkan robot–robot yang digunakan untuk tujuan khusus seperti layanan kebersihan, memindahkan barang di gudang, dan otomasi lainnya. Robot–robot ini biasanya memiliki kemampuan navigasi otomatis yang dihasilkan dari pelatihan berupa peta jalur yang akan dilalui. Permasalahannya adalah cukup banyak metode dengan tujuan tersebut yang tidak menyertakan metode penghalusan jalur saat membelok. Penambahan teknik tersebut memang memberatkan kerja otak robot apalagi jika metode yang digunakan cukup kompleks sehingga membutuhkan perangkat keras yang mahal. Penelitian ini mengusulkan pendekatan metode linear dan cubic terhadap persamaan aslinya. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa nilai mean squared error keduanya 0,7789 dan 0,7365 dengan waktu komputasi sekitar 0,809 detik dan 0,836 detik. Maka kedua pendekatan ini cukup menjanjikan untuk diterapkan pada perangkat keras yang murah untuk aplikasi mobile robot.Kata kunci – mobile robot, penghalusan jalur, interpolasi, linear, cubicAbstract – Mobile robot technology has become our daily need. The pace of development has yielded various useful robots that can do specific tasks like cleaning services, transporting stuff in a warehouse, and automation. These robots usually have self-navigation ability that comes from a pre-training map in the form of trajectories. The problem is most of the methods do not consider the path smoothing at a turning point. This is because it can burden the robot processor. Hence, in this research, we implemented an estimation of the two most popular methods in path smoothing based on interpolation which are linear and cubic interpolations. The result shows that the mean squared error between the estimated and original formula of interpolation is around 0.7789 and 0.7365 with execution times around 0.809 seconds and 0.836 seconds, respectively. Hence, both estimation methods can be very promising to be implemented in real-world mobile robots application.Keywords – mobile robot, path smoothing, interpolation, linear, cubic
The Preservation Strategy of Written Batik as a Cultural Heritage (Case Study Of GunawanSetiawan Batik in Kauman Batik Tourism Village, Solo –Central Java, Indonesia)
Authors: Nurjanah Mifta Khusnul , Rahman Abdul , Nurhadi -
Published: December 2022

Batik, with a unique style, reflectsthe prosperityofIndonesian culture. UNESCO officially designated batik as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. One of the batiksin Indonesia is original hand-written batik.Batik Gunawan Setiawan is a local batik company remainsproducing traditional hand-written batik. Hand-made batikfaced few problems includingless competitive with printingbatik, scarce raw materials, and the lack of batik artist regeneration. Thisresearch aims to describe Gunawan Setiawan's Batik strategyfor maintainingsustainable written batikbusiness. This study uses structural functionaltheorydeveloped by Talcott Parsons. This is a qualitativestudy supported bya case study approach. The data were collected through in-depth interview, observation, and documentation. Data validity was tested with source triangulation. Afteranalyzing datawith data reduction, presentation, and conclusion, fact-findings indicate that to preserve written batikthe current strategycovers batik training program, writtenbatik fashioninnovation, batik-linked socialevents, direct selling promotion, mixed social media branding, joint Kauman batik tourism village,and regular Kauman batik exhibitionin Solo Batik Museum.
EDUCATION CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT MODEL OF SALAFI SCHOOL AT SMA FUTURE GATE BEKASI
Authors: Alfarisi Achmad Salman
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the model of curriculum development in SMA Future Gate (FG) Bekasi. This study uses a qualitative approach, with the type of descriptive research. The data collection method begins with observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that first, there are two models of educational development, namely boarding school and full day school with their own advantages. This model is to get the convenience and comfort of access to student education, especially for those who live far away or relatively close to the school. Second, there are two models of curriculum development, which are oriented to the interests and talents of students and the benefit of the community. In preparation for the debriefing of interests and talents, students are guided by Counseling Teachers (BK) and study further of the Computer-Based Test (UTBK) preparation material to enter State Universities (PTN) which is run by the FG College Division. As for the benefit of the community, it is the orientation of students from the expertise they have in providing benefits to the local community. Although using the National Curriculum (K-13), the education curriculum at this school was also developed based on the Salafi version of Islam. This is stated in curriculum practices both formally and informally.
POLICY ANALYSIS OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF BOS FUNDS TO PRIVATE MADRASAHS IN 2020 IN WEST SUMATRA PROVINCE
Authors: Yeni Susy Prima
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this article is to explain the policy for distributing BOS funds to private madrasah in 2020 in the West Sumatra Province as well as an analysis of the policy. This research was conducted through a qualitative descriptive method. The data is the policy for distributing BOS funds to private madrasah in 2020 and the obstacles that arise from this policy. Sources of data are technical guidelines and BOS fund managers at the provincial and madrasah levels. Data were collected in 2020 and early 2021 through observations and quetionary. Furthermore, the data were analyzed quanlitatively. Based on the analysis, it was found that the policy for distributing BOS funds in 2020 was carried out based on the Decree of the Director General of Education No: 7330 of 2019 dated December 27, 2019. In this decision, it was explained that the distribution of BOS funds to private madrasah was handed over to the Regional Office of the West Sumatra Province Ministry of Religion or the Regency Ministry of Religion. Constraints that arise are the budget reallocation process is not flexible and there is a BOS budget allocation in one area of the surplus while in other areas it is a minus.
Changes in Households’ Welfare and Consumption Patterns among Jenitri (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) Farmers in Kebumen Regency - Central Java
Authors: Marini Tri , Nurhadi Nurhadi , Yuhastina Yuhastina
Published: December 2022

This research aims at analyzing changes on the welfare level and consumption patterns among Jenitri (Elaeocarpus ganitrus) farmers in Pujotirto, Karangsambung, Kebumen regency of Centra Java- Indonesia. Using mix-method, this research combined quantitative method and that of qualitative. Quantitative data was collected by a survey involving 20 respondents which were selected purposively. Qualitative data was collected by a series of in-depth interviews with farmers and traders of jenitri. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively. Interview data was transcripted and analyzed by using domain analysis technique. The research resulted in following conclusions: (1) the cultivation of jenitri has brought about significant changes in farmers’  welfare; (2) the raised welfare level affects the pattern of household’s consumption; (3) prior to cultivating jenitri, farmers’ household tend to be subsistence-oriented; (4) now that they cultivate jenitri, they are driven to meet secondary and tertiary needs, such as motorcycles and jewelries.
The Madurese Tajhin Pheddis Tradition In Developing Social Integration In Kuala Mandor Kubu Raya
Authors: Lestari Emi Tipuk , Bahri Saiful
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this article is to find out about a) the Tajhin Pheddis Tradition of the Madurese Community in Kuala Mandor B Kubu Raya. b) The Tajhin Pheddis tradition is a means of realizing Social Integration in West Kalimantan. The type of this research is a qualitative approach with ethnographic methods. Primary data were obtained from interviews with the traditional leaders of Madura. While secondary data in the form of literature on the tradition of tajhin pedhis. Researchers also conducted participatory observations and interviews with informants. Henceforth, all data were analyzed using interactive analysis techniques. The results of this study are tajhin peddhis which is carried out by ethnic Madurese, especially the people in Cahaya Baru Kuala Mandor B, which is a Selamatan which is held in the month of Muharrom. Tajhin peddhis in the form of rice porridge topped with a mixture of cassava, sliced omelet, nuts and chilies. Tajhin peddhis as a form of gratitude to Allah for His gift. This tradition is a vehicle for the formation of social integration in the form of normative integration, namely a social bond that occurs because of an agreement on values and norms.
APPLICATION OF THE THREE ROTHMAN EMPOWERMENT MODELS IN COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACTIVITIES BY THREE NGOs IN WEST SUMATERA
Authors: Azhima Miftah Nurul , Elfitra Elfitra , Indraddin Indraddin
Published: December 2022

The NGO certainly has its own way of carrying out community empowerment activities. When asked what model of empowerment was used by the three NGOs in West Sumatra, they basically built all the empowerment models, including the Rothman Empowerment model. After further investigation, the application of the Rothman empowerment model to the empowerment program carried out by NGOs was not fully implemented by the NGOs Jemari Sakato, YCM-M and LP2M. The three NGOs only used several indicators of the Rothman empowerment model in the empowerment program carried out by the NGO. For this reason, it is necessary to explain how the application of the Rothman empowerment model was carried out by the three NGOs considered that not all indicators of the empowerment model could be realized by NGOs. The purposes of this research were to describe the implementation of Rothman’s Model on every empowerment program which held by the NGOs. To describe the data collected, the researcher uses the perspective “Rothman's Three Models of Community Organizing”. This Researched used qualitative approach. The selection of informants was done by using purposive sampling technique and data collected techniques with in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies. The results from this research are the NGO of Jemari Sakato used Locality Development as its model of Rothman, YCM-M used Social Planning model of Rothman, and LP2M used Social Action Model of Rothman with nine indicators. This research has never been done before by other authors
NEVİN ÇOKAY ESERLERİNİN SANAT VE İLETİŞİM BAĞLAMINDA İNCELENMESİ
Authors: YAYAN Gonca , IŞIK Derya
Published: December 2022

Geçmişten günümüze kadar insanoğlunun inanç, istek ve duygularını ifade edebilmek arzusu ile toplumlar arasında birbiriyle kültürel açıdan etkileşim ve iletişimde bulunarak kendine özgü bir sanat anlayışını ortaya çıkarmıştır. Toplumlardaki bu sanat anlayışı ile üretilen sanat eserleri de insanlar arasında önemli bir iletişim aracı vazifesini görmüştür. Bu sayede iletişim aracı olarak sanat, insan yaşantısıyla iç içe olan, toplumsal değer, yargı ve ideallerin belirlenmesinde, hayata geçirilmesinde önemli özelliklerini bünyesinde barındırmıştır. “Genel olarak sanat, insanların doğa karşısındaki duygu ve düşüncelerini çizgi, renk, biçim, ses ve ritim gibi araçlarla güzel ve etkili bir biçimde ve kendi, kişisel üsluplarıyla ifade etme çabasından doğan faaliyetlerin bütünüdür.”

Geçmişten günümüze kadar farklı biçimlerde sanatın içinde yer alan iletişim kavramı insanlık tarihi boyunca daima mesaj verici bir niteliğe sahip olmuştur. Bu kavramlardan sembol, imge, çizgi, renk, şekil ve benzeri unsurlarla resim, müzik, heykel gibi sanat dallarında insanlara mesajlar verilmesi amaçlanmıştır. İnsanlar, bu sanat dallarındaki eserlerde verilen mesajlarla hayalleri, duyguları ve düşünceleri arasında bağlantılar kurmuştur. Bu bağlamda, günümüz Türk resim sanatçılarından Nevin Çokay, insanlara anlatmak istedikleriyle eserlerinde kullandığı renk, biçim, imge ve sembollerden yola çıkarak bir iletişim dili oluşturmuştur. Seçtiği konularla eserlerinde toplumsal olayları kendi penceresinden bizlere tercüme etmeye çalışmıştır. Bu araştırma nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman analizi yöntemi ile yapılmıştır.
TÜRK HALKININ MÜZİK TARİHİNİN ÖĞRENİLMESİNDE ‘‘ETNOMÜZİPSİKOLOJİ’’ BİLİM ALANI’NIN ÖNEMİ
Authors: İMRANİ Rafig
Published: December 2022

Etnomüzipsikoloji" bilim alanı, "Etnomüzikoloji" ile "İnsan ve Müzik Psikolojisi" bilimlerini bir araya getiren yeni bir bilim dalı olarak değerlendirilmelidir. Bu bilim alanının yaratılması, müzik sanatının gerçek tarihini net olarak öğrenmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Uzun yıllar müzik tarihi araştırmacısı olarak bu yönde çalışan bilim adamlarının dikkatini önemli bir konuya çekmek istiyorum. Bugüne kadar bizler de dâhil olmak üzere müzik tarihini araştıran uzmanlar, tarih ve arkeoloji uzmanların yaptığı keşiflere göre müzik tarihini yapmışlar. Arkeologlar, farklı ülkelerde yapılan kazılarda kemikten veya diğer malzemelerden yapılmış müzik aletlerini bulduktan sonra müzikoloji uzmanlar çalgı aletlerini organoloji açıdan araştırarak sonuçlarını bilimsel bir şekilde ortaya koymuşlardır. Bu keşifler müzikoloji veya etnomüzikoloji uzmanlarını, arkeologların müzik alanında yaptıkları tarihsel keşiflerin sonuçlarına bağlar. Bu yüzden müzik tarihi araştırmacıları, arkeologların keşifleri çerçevesinde sınırlandırılmakla birlikte müzik tarihinin daha eski dönemleri hakkında yeni fikirleri söyleyememektedirler. Örneğin; ilkel insanların hayatında müziğin veya müzik türlerinin varlığına dair herhangi bir bilgi bulunmamakta veya bilim alanında çok az bilgi verilmektedir. Bu tür etkenler bilimde istenildiği kadar mevcuttur. "Etnomüzipsikoloji" bilim, bu tür konulara açıklık getirerek ışık tutmaktadır.
Phytochemical Screening, GCMS and FTIR Profile of Bioactive Compounds in Solanum lycopersicum Wild Fruits collected from Palani Hill Ranges of the Western Ghats
Authors: Ramya S. , Chandran M. , King Immanuel J. , Jayakumararaj R. , Loganathan T. , Pandiarajan G. , Kaliraj P. , Grace Lydial Pushpalatha G , Abraham G.C. , Vijaya V. , Aruna Devaraj , Sutha S. , Dhakar Ram Chand
Published: December 2022

Tomatoes are consumed worldwide as fresh vegetables because of their high contents of essential nutrients and antioxidant-rich phytochemicals. Tomatoes contain minerals, vitamins, proteins, essential amino acids (Leucine, Threonine, Valine, Histidine, Lysine, Arginine), monounsaturated fatty acids (Linoleic and Linolenic Acids), Carotenoids (Lycopene and β-Carotenoids) and Phytosterols (β-Sitosterol, Campesterol and Stigmasterol). GCMS analysis revealed the presence of 3-methylheptane, Ethylcyclohexane, 2-Methyl-4,6-octadiyn-3-one, 5,6-Dimethylundecane, (3E)3-Hexen-2-one, 2,2-Dimethylbutane, 1,2-Diphenyl-1-butanone, Isopropylbenzene (2-phenylpropane), 3,5-Dimethyloctane, 2-Phenyl-3-buten-1-ol, 2,4,4-Trimethylhexane, Benzoylcarboxaldehyde (Phenylglyoxal), Cis-3-Methyl-Endo-Tricyclo [5.2.1.0(2.6)] Decane, 2,4-Dimethylhexan-3-One, Benzene acetic acid,2-phenylethyl ester, Cyclopentacycloheptene, 2,3-Heptanedione, 1,6-Methano[10] annulene, 1-Naphthaleneacetic acid, methyl ester, N,N-Dimethylmethanesulfonamide, Methyl tridecanoate, Cis 9-Octadecanoic acid, Methyl 15-methylheptadecanoate, 9-Octadecenoic acid, Methyl (Z)-octadec-9-enoate, (Z)-octadec-9-enamide, Methyl 2-ethyl-2-methylicosanoate, 1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,12a-tetradecahydrobenzo [10] annulene Caffeic acid, Catechin, Chlorogenic acid, Chrysin, Cinnamic acid, Epicatechin, Ferulic acid, Kaempferol, Luteolin, Lycopene, Naringenin, P-coumaric acid, Phloretic acid, Quercetin, Resveratrol, Rutin, Sinapic acid, Vanillic acid. Lycopene, the main dietary carotenoid in tomato and tomato-based food products and lycopene consumption by humans has been reported to protect against Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cognitive function and Osteoporosis. Among phenolic compounds present in tomato, Quercetin, Kaempferol, Naringenin, Caffeic Acid and Lutein are the most common. These compounds have significant antioxidant properties and are effective in protecting human body against oxidative stress-related diseases.

Keywords: Solanum lycopersicum; Phytochemical Screening; GCMS; FTIR
Antimicrobial Properties and Characterization of Secondary Metabolites Obtained from Curvularia lunata, an Endophyte of Azadirachta indica
Authors: Chukwuemerie Ogechukwu L. , Bunu Samuel J. , Iloh Ezinne S. , Onwuzuluigbo Chukwunonso C. , Onyegbule Felix A. , Okoye Festus B. C.
Published: December 2022

Background: Endophyte phytochemicals have piqued interest in drug development programs due to their enormous potential for assisting in the discovery of novel biologically active compounds. Aim and objectives: The study was aimed to isolate, evaluate the antimicrobial properties and characterize the secondary metabolites of Curvularia lunata endophyte isolated from A. indica. Method: C. lunata isolated from A. indica leaves using standard extraction protocols were screened for their potential antimicrobial activities using agar diffusion well method. HPLC-DAD, GC-FID, GC-MS, and FTIR techniques were used to characterize secondary metabolites. Results: At 1 mg/mL, growth inhibition of bacteria by the extracts of C. lunata were observed with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Candida albicans with zones of inhibition diameters of 6, 5, 4, and 4 mm respectively.  The vacuum liquid chromatography sub-fraction of the extract showed the best antimicrobial activity. HPLC-DAD analysis revealed the presence of 2-carboxymethyl-3-n-hexylmaleic acid anhydride and aspernigin A. GC-FID analysis showed remarkably high concentrations of flavonones and catechins. The results of GC-MS analysis also showed the presence of hexadecanoic acid, and 1,6-Anhydro-beta-D-glucopyranose. FTIR results established the presence of functional groups like carboxylic acids, which may be associated with some of the detected compounds. Conclusion: C. lunata (OM337582) extract of A. indica have potent antimicrobial activity which could be related to a high content of flavonoids and alkaloids.

Keywords: Antimicrobial, Azadirachta indica, HPLC-DAD, Chromatography, Curvularia lunata.
ADMETox-informatics of Plant Derived Octadecanoic Acid (Stearic Acid) from Ethyl Acetate Fraction of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract as a Natural Lead for Next Generation Drug Design, Development and Therapeutics
Authors: Murugan M. , Kalaimathi R.V. , Krishnaveni K. , Basha A.N. , Gilles A Pallan. , Kandeepan C. , Senthilkumar N. , Mathialagan B. , Ramya S. , Jayakumararaj R. , Loganathan T. , Pandiarajan G. , Kaliraj P. , Sutha S. , Kandavel D. , Grace Lydial Pushpalatha G , Abraham GC. , Dhakar Ram Chand
Published: December 2022

In-silico Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) significantly relies on cybernetic screening of Plant Based Natural Products (PBNPs) as a prime source of bioactive compounds/ drug leads due to their unique chemical structural scaffolds and distinct functional characteristic features amenable to drug design and development. In the Post-COVID-Era a large number of publications have focused on PBNPs. Moreover, PBNPs still remain as an ideal source of novel therapeutic agents of GRAS standard. However, a well-structured, in-depth ADME/Tox profile with deeper dimensions of PBNPs has been lacking for many of natural pharma lead molecules that hamper successful exploitation of PBNPs. In the present study, ADMET-informatics of Octadecanoic Acid (Stearic Acid - SA) from ethyl acetate fraction of Moringa oleifera leaves has been envisaged to predict ADMET and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) outcomes. This work contributes to the deeper understanding of SA as major source of drug lead from Moringa oleifera with immense therapeutic potential. The data generated herein could be useful for the development of SA as plant based natural product lead (PBNPL) for drug development programs.

Keywords: Moringa oleifera; Bioactive Substances; Octadecanoic Acid; Stearic Acid; ADME/Tox; Natural Product Based Drug Lead; PBNPs
Bioequivalence study of a fixed-dose combination of Dapagliflozin/ Vildagliptin Sustained Release tablets in healthy adult male subjects: A Randomized, Open-Label, Crossover Study
Authors: Joshi Ameya , Birla Ashish , Prasad Ashish , Warrier Sona
Published: December 2022

A fixed-dose combination (FDC) of Dapagliflozin and Vildagliptin sustained release (SR) was developed, and its bioequivalence with coadministration of the individual tablets was evaluated in an open-label, randomized, two-treatment, two sequences, two-period, cross-over single-dose study. The study's primary objective was to compare and assess the rate and extent of absorption of Dapagliflozin 10 mg /Vildagliptin SR 100 mg FDC with individual drugs. Twenty-four healthy subjects were randomized, and 23 completed the study. For both Dapagliflozin and Vildagliptin SR, the 90% confidence intervals (CIs) for the ratio (Test product: Reference product) of geometric means of peak plasma concentration (Cmax), the area under the curve from 0 hours to the last measurable concentration (AUC0-t), and AUC-time curve up to infinity (AUC0-∞), were within acceptance criteria for bioequivalence, i.e., 80% to 125%. Overall, both reference and test products were safe and well tolerated.

Keywords: Bioequivalence, Dapagliflozin, Fixed-dose combination, Pharmacokinetic, Sustained release, Vildagliptin, Type 2 diabetes
Ēdiena reprezentācijas literatūrā
Authors: Kalniņa Ieva
Published: December 2022

Projekta dalībnieki pēta ēdiena pieminējumus literāros tekstos kā simbolu un skata tekstus par ēdienu, pavārgrāmatas, to korelāciju ar literatūras tekstiem un laikmeta kultūrkontekstu.
Pārdomas par grāmatu Latgale. Atspulgi vēstures spogulī
Authors: Runce Inese
Published: December 2022

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Tamborējums Latvijā 19. gadsimta beigas – 20. gadsimts
Authors: Jansone Aija
Published: December 2022

Latvijas muzeju krājumos un etnogrāfu zinātniskajās ekspedīcijās ir savākts apjomīgs 20. gs. ar tamborējumiem rotāto tekstiliju klāsts, kas rada priekšstatu, ka šī rokdarbu tehnika praktizēta gadsimtiem ilgi. Patiesībā tamborējums Latvijas teritorijā ir jauns rokdarbs, tas ienāk no Eiropas tikai 19. gs. nogalē, t. i., laikā, kad jau bija notikusi sociālekonomiskās formācijas maiņa, kas līdzi nesa pāreju uz pilsētas tipa apģērbu un jaunu telpu un gultas tekstiliju noformējumu. Līdz šim Latvijā izdotajā rokdarbu literatūrā galvenokārt skarti tamborēšanas tehniskie paņēmieni un rakstu veidošanas principi, bet nav skaidrota tamborēšanas vēsture, tehnikas apguves metodika un kādu ietekmi tas atstāja uz tekstiliju rotāšanu Latvijas pilsētās un laukos. Lai aizpildītu šīs nepietiekamās zināšanas, rakstā pirmo reizi publiskoti un analizēti tādi rokdarbu vēstures pirmavoti kā 19. gs. beigu – 20. gs. sākuma tamborējumu paraugu burtnīcas / klades (rakstraudži), kas uzskatāmi ilustrē konkrētās rokdarbu tehnikas apguves metodiku un tehnisko iespēju daudzveidību, kā arī etnogrāfu zinātnisko ekspedīciju vākumi – 20. gs. Latvijas teritorijā tamborētās vai ar tamborējumu rotātās laicīgās un liturģiskās tekstilijas. Pētījumā izmantota vēsturiskā metode, kas ļauj materiālu skatīt vēsturiskā secībā; salīdzināšanas metode – vēstures objekts salīdzināts laikā un telpā kontekstā ar notikumiem Eiropas kultūras dzīvē – un veikta etnogrāfu zinātnisko ekspedīciju vākumu (skices, pieraksti, fotogrāfijas) un muzeju kolekciju kontekstuālā analīze.
Students’ Transversal Competence in International Business Studies: Mapping of Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Design
Authors:   Riga Stradiņš University, Putans Romans , Jansone-Ratinika Nora , Sīlis Matīss
Published: December 2022

The promotion of competence development is one of the priorities of education systems in Latvia and Europe. An important driving force in competence development is higher education study programmes, where students acquire professional and transversal skills. Special attention is given to the significance of transversal competence in promoting competitiveness, social integration, and accountability of graduates in their everyday and professional lives. In the research project Assessment of Higher Education Students Competencies and the Dynamics of its Development Throughout Studies (Rubene et al. 2021), qualitative and quantitative evaluation indicators and an assessment instrument for six transversal competences (Digital, Global, Innovation, Research, Civic, Entrepreneurial) were developed. The instrument facilitates an assessment of the students’ competence level and development. International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship (IBSE) is an international, interdisciplinary bachelor’s study programme at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). Its goal is to prepare highly qualified and creative specialists in international business, start-up entrepreneurship, and management, who will be ready to participate in the business development and transformation of the national economy. In the intended learning outcomes of the study programme the emphasis is put on the graduates’ ability to analytically collect information, evaluate it critically, identify trends and find creative solutions to problems, as well as participate in the development of the international business and start-up entrepreneurship in a global environment. In the framework of this study, the intended learning outcomes of the IBSE programme were mapped to the assessment indicators of transversal competence. Analysis of the curriculum map led to conclusions to what extent the six transversal competence are present in the curriculum, the succession of their acquisition, and their concordance with the education level of the study programme. Recommendations for improving study programme learning outcomes were identified to improve the acquisition of transversal competence within the study programme.
Learning Experience that Transforms Teachers’ Professional Activity: The Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors:   University of Latvia, Goba-Medne Līva
Published: December 2022

Transforming of teaching and learning paradigms in education has been a long-standing object for debate. Various educational reform movements have formed along with divergent views on what quality education is. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a world-wide disruption not only to the continuity of education, but to the existing teaching strategies and learning modes as well. Teachers had to reorient their professional activity towards remote and hybrid teaching within a short period of time. This creates a crisis-like learning situation that requires not only the acquisition of practical skills, but it demands the transformation of the teaching activity itself. Learning associated with such transformations deserves closer examination. The aim of this article is to discuss the theoretical and the practical underpinnings of a study which aims at conceptualizing learning experiences of teachers that have accompanied the transformations of their professional activity during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. In–depth literature review was performed using both key word search and reference chaining to discover key authors, key texts, and key ideas. Further on central concepts were analysed and methodology was developed for researching the learning experiences teachers have undergone during the COVID-19 pandemic that have transformed their professional activity. Interpretivist subject-centred approach in line with social constructivism is applied. The article concludes that the central concepts – learning experiences of teachers, transformative learning, professional activity of teachers – serve to build a logical and compatible research framework. Narrative interview along with documentary method of interpretation and theoretical sampling forms coherent and validated methodology.
University Students’ Perspectives Regarding Hybrid Learning During The Pandemic Times
Authors:   University of Latvia, Kavak Mustafa
Published: December 2022

Education has earned a novel façade and definition with the advent of technology. Furthermore, this ongoing education perspective has adapted itself to the challenges and difficulties it has encountered in recent years. Pandemic has been one of those challenges. During the pandemic, education remained stable and even retrogressed. Therefore, the necessity for new learning models has become a current issue. Hybrid learning has become one of the innovative learning models. Recently, hybrid learning has obtained a very crucial role in teaching. However, the quality and effectiveness of hybrid learning are still vague. This research paper aims to explore and analyse university students as well as a university professor’s and a schoolteacher’s perspectives regarding the hybrid learning in the context of pandemic. The research sample comprised of 73 university students, including pre-service teachers and master students as well as a university professor and a schoolteacher. Questionnaire was conducted through Google Docs which included 13 questions based on Likert’s scale, and interviews were conducted on Microsoft Teams with a university professor, a schoolteacher and two students, through which five questions regarding their general perspectives on their experiences on hybrid learning were asked. In conclusion, the findings of this research paper provide answers to the questions regarding hybrid learning such as how hybrid learning is defined by the university students, what the most common problems that the students have encountered during hybrid learning in pandemic times are, which advantages and disadvantages of hybrid learning have been experienced and the related issues. These findings suggest that while hybrid learning takes place, the negative aspects (drawbacks) have outnumbered the positive aspects and indicates the need for further improvement and advance in future implication of hybrid learning.
Different Aspects of Education and Teaching Systems to Ensure High Achievement for 4th Grade Students and 15-Year-Olds
Authors:   University of Latvia, Mālere Agnese , Mihno Linda
Published: December 2022

Student high achievement in different countries are the main topic in every Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment’s (PISA), International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) testing cycles. Increasingly relevant for many countries becomes the high achievement for their students in order to be able to provide high quality education and to be able to prepare students for their future studies in high-level competence. The aim of the research is to analyse national education and learning systems, standards and curriculums, teachers’ recruitment, teachers’ induction and the autonomy over classroom activities, including teaching methods teachers use in the classroom, how they plan and prepare lessons, in order to identify possible factors that could affect Latvian learners achievement by comparing countries who have higher student achievement than Latvian students or have the same achievement level or situation in OECD PISA, IEA TIMSS and IEA PIRLS surveys. In the analysis it is taken into account that in Latvia the approach of the competencies in the content of studies is only gradually introduced since 2021, it will be possible to fully compare results of Latvia with high-achieving countries only at the next research cycles.
Lesson Planning and Organising Strategies for Maintaining Students’ Focus During Computer Science Lessons
Authors:   University of Latvia, Holberga Anna
Published: December 2022

The first part of the research was conducted in November and December of 2020 as described in the author’s Term Paper “LESSON PLANNING AND ORGANISING STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING STUDENTS’ FOCUS DURING COMPUTER SCIENCE LESSONS IN FORM 4”. The aim of this Paper is to expand upon the scope of the research, to evaluate and discuss the developed recommendations on how various lesson planning and organising strategies can help to maintain students’ focus. The second part of the empirical study described in this Paper included a questionnaire, an interview with two Computer Science teachers from general education schools and a Computer Science teacher from an international school. It was found that there are several factors that have an impact on the focus of the students. It was concluded that the teacher must keep up with what the students are interested in, and students must be inspired to learn instead of having to learn mainly because they must achieve certain grades. However, since teachers may face several challenges when it comes to implementing different strategies, cooperation with school leaders, school administration and parents is crucial. From the second part of the study, it was found that it is significant that teachers are not micromanaged, that there is a set curriculum teachers and students can follow. Positive communication and trust in the whole school community is important when it comes setting up students for academic success. Whether teachers can implement different recommendations for keeping the students’ focus depends also on outside factors that depend on the school, therefore, it is important for teachers, school leadership, administration, and parents to all work together.
Gamification Elements in English Lessons to Encourage Young Learners’ Communication in a Foreign Language
Authors:   University of Latvia, Faculty of Education, Psychology and Art, Latkovska Evija , Cine Amanda ,   Basic school ‘Rīdze’
Published: December 2022

Communication is a part of people’s lives. Speaking with each other is one of the most general ways of communication. If in one’s native language speaking skills are acquired naturally in the due course of a person’s development, in a foreign language speaking has to be learnt in a more purposeful manner. Furthermore, it has to be noted that not always speaking means communication as the latter entails its specific strategies. Therefore, people, who find communication problematic in their native language, may look upon communication in a foreign language as a challenge. It is because besides personality traits and communication strategies, people have to know vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar of a foreign language. The authors of the present study being involved in teaching English as a foreign language and its methodology are of the opinion that when young learners start learning a foreign language, teachers are the ones who help pupils get ready for speaking and communication, doing it in a way that is appealing and motivating for pupils. Taking into account characteristics of primary school pupils and recent trends in education, the aim of the study is to explore how pupils of Grade 3 can be encouraged to speak in English if gamification elements are incorporated in speaking activities. Research method was a case study (a research sample – 16 pupils 9 to 10 years old); data was collected using teacher observation of the lesson routine. The main findings show that gamification elements incorporated in speaking activities encouraged the pupils to speak up in English boosting their self-confidence. A scoreboard, points, badges and reward as gamification elements used in the particular study helped the teacher attract the pupils’ attention and they used the chance given by the teacher to communicate in English.
The Effect of Using Cartoons on Primary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Social Studies Courses in Turkey: A Meta Analysis Study
Authors:   Amasya University, Eryilmaz Önder , Bozgün Kayhan ,   Adıyaman University
Published: December 2022

The main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using cartoons on primary school students’ academic achievement in social studies courses in Turkey. We preferred to conduct meta-analysis instead of traditional literature review. In accordance with the purpose of the study, we analyzed experimental research such as articles, dissertations, and papers which were obtained from Web of Science, ERIC, Scopus, Proquest, Ebscohost, Google Scholar, The Turkish Council of Higher Education Thesis Center, and Dergipark databases. We used [“cartoon” OR “comic” OR “caricature” AND “social studies”] search code in order to reach convenient publications. As a result of the literature review by using search code, 25 publications that were conducted as experimental studies between 2006 and 2020, were listed. 9 publications were eliminated since they had non-parametric values in normality tests and have no standard deviation values of control and experimental group posttests. Moreover, publications that have no achievement test were eliminated as well. Finally, 16 studies were included. We used R software to analyze the data. Cohen’s d, Hedge’s g values, and sampling variances of all publications were calculated. Heterogeneity and publication bias of studies were also checked before proceeding to the main analysis. The random-effects model was performed to calculate the overall effect size. As a result of the analysis, a large effect size was found. In other words, using cartoons has a large effect on primary school students’ academic achievement in social studies courses in Turkey.
The Impact on the Mathematics Curriculum for Grades 7–9 in the Competency-Based Approach in the Learning Process in Latvia
Authors:   Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry of the University of Latvia, Avotiņa Maruta , Buliņa Elīna , Pogule Guna Brenda , Zīlīte Agnese
Published: December 2022

From the school year 2020/2021 in Latvia has been introduced a new basic education standard as well as competency-based learning. The aim of the article is to describe the main changes in the mathematics curriculum for Grades 7–9. The method used in this article is document analysis as documentary research. We also describe pupils’ results in Latvian Regional Olympiad 2022 problems that are related to school topics. The changes in the standard make some significant changes to the mathematics subject curriculum as well as focus on different teaching methods. Compared to the previous mathematics standard, some topics have been reordered and some have been moved to the secondary school. The correct use of mathematical language and use of different problem-solving strategies play an important role in the current teaching process. Understanding a mathematical concept or quantity is primary to practising calculating the numerical value of that quantity, which is necessary but secondary. In the past, more emphasis was placed on exercises and solving tasks according to a given algorithm. As the education system in Latvia is in the process of transition, it is important to understand how the changes might affect pupils’ knowledge and skills in mathematics.
Transformation of Mathematics Education Curriculum in Pre-School in Latvia
Authors:   University of Latvia, Helmane Ineta , Vigule Dagnija
Published: December 2022

The acquisition of mathematics begins with the birth of a child within the cultural environment or socio-economic environment of the child. The child learns mathematics by investigating and exploring the environment in which they are located. The article describes and analyses theoretical materials and documents about applying the new education curriculum for the acquisition of mathematics in the competence-based approach in pre-schools in Latvia. From the school year 2017/2018, competence-based learning is gradually being introduced in Latvia. The research focuses on the analysis of preschool education guidelines (2018) developed by the National Centre for Education in the framework of the project “Competence-Based Approach to Curriculum,” preschool curriculum (2019) and the document “Education for modern literacy: description of the teaching/learning content and approach” (Skola 2030) giving particular attention to mathematics to be acquired in pre-school. Such criteria as the aim, content, teaching strategies and assessment were chosen in the research aspect of applying the new education curriculum for the acquisition of mathematics in preschool. Main findings reveal the improvement of the aim, teaching and learning as well as teaching strategies of mathematics education in the acquisition of mathematics in preschool.
Entrepreneurial Skills – a Pathway to Sustainable Social Innovations?
Authors:   University of Latvia, Slišāne Agnese , Oļesika Alise
Published: December 2022

Along with globalization processes and adjustments – social and environmental problems that are challenging global sustainability in the labor market and society, it’s essential to ask whether the demand for education is also changing? Having regard to the fact that in 2015 United Nations (UN) member states adopted the 17th Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) to address global challenges and emphasized the importance of quality education in Sustainable Development Goal 4 and The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries have long recognized the need to develop skilled people through education. As they strive to find new sources of growth to underpin a solid and sustainable future, it is crucial to understand the best ways to advance social innovation, which is key to solving these increasing demands in the entrepreneurial process. It can manifest itself in various elements of pedagogical work. The study conducted content analysis to find out how social innovations and entrepreneurial skills show in the experience of four academic representatives of educational sciences to analyze various perspectives and opportunities of social innovation implementation by promoting entrepreneurial skills. To reach the aim of the research, three following questions were asked: How has the meaning of social innovation in the educational sciences changed since 2015, when UN member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and 17 Sustainable Development goals (SDGs)? What entrepreneurial skills help implement social innovation in the educational sciences? What are the most critical factors for the sustainable social innovations implemented in the educational sciences? The study results reveal diverse and ordinary comprehensions depending on professional academic experience, which has been listed and analyzed through the theories of social innovation.
Drama Education for Violence Prevention: Approaches and Challenges
Authors:   University of Latvia, Moļņika Baiba
Published: December 2022

Violence in schools is a socially and culturally complex phenomenon that affects not only the victim and the abuser but everyone, including eyewitnesses, parents, and educators. Drama education provides a unique experience in reducing violence because it involves both the mind and the emotions The adolescent is the age stage that is influenced by many external and individual factors, such as those related to the change in the training system, age development, change of interests and change of class dynamics, etc. All of these factors can lead to an increase in the risk of stress background and violence situations. The study explores violence prevention through the lens of drama. The review reveals several approaches for drama education with connection to personal development and violence prevention, including, “Forum Theatre” and “Process drama”. The study provides recommendations to emphasize the role of drama education in reducing violence in schools.
Design Thinking: Logic or Creativity
Authors:   University of Latvia, Selvaha Lolita
Published: December 2022

As an EU member state, Latvia has set high-quality education provision as a goal in all education cycles. An innovative project called SCHOOL 2030 (SCHOOL 2030) was launched in Latvia in 2016 and is working to introduce a competency-based approach that would promote a holistic view of school subjects. Within the project, a team of experts is working on a framework and content (methodologies, materials, etc.) for integrated learning, using a competency-based approach in specific sciences organized around seven thematic areas: languages; social and civic education; culture and arts, science, mathematics, technology, health and sport. This study is concerned with a new approach to problem-solving in Technology teacher education applying the design thinking approach as an innovative methodology. The aim of the research was to identify the interpretations of design thinking, the importance of the stages of the design process in the design thinking process and the achievement of the result, as well as the aspects of logic and creativity in design thinking. In the research process, bibliometry was conducted to gain the understanding of design thinking and its connection with logical and creative thinking. A survey as the research method was applied to explore the applicability and importance of design thinking in the study course Design and Technology. The survey questions were related to the understanding of design thinking, the process, its main stages and role in creative activity and development of design products. The data obtained revealed that the design-thinking approach can be effectively incorporated into the Technology Education field to promote more purposeful problem-solving. Both logic and creativity are present within the application of the design-thinking approach.