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PENDEKATAN PREVENTIF DALAM MENCEGAH PERMASALAHAN DAN MENUMBUHKAN KARAKTER SISWA KELAS XII MIPA SMA NEGERI 1 SELEMADEG
Authors: I Ketut Sudiatmika
Published: July 2024

Preventive action in classroom management is the prevention of deviant behavior. Preventive efforts are social control in the form of preventing disturbances. However, there are still some students who lack religious character and discipline, such as some students who still violate school rules, there are students who do not participate in activities who are less polite in speaking, lack respect for their teachers, and there are students who experience obstacles in character building. The aim of this research is to find out how to take a preventive approach in preventing problems and developing the character of class XII MIPA students at SMA Negeri 1 Selemadeg. This research is descriptive qualitative field research. Data collection techniques were obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. The collected data was analyzed by data reduction, data description, interpretation, strengthening theory and then drawing conclusions. The results of research carried out at SMA Negeri 1 Selemadeg Tabanan in 2024 show that there are preventive efforts by guidance and counseling teachers in shaping student character, so that guidance and counseling teachers have carried out several efforts to shape student character, namely religious character and disciplinary character. This character formation is also instilled in students through the regulations implemented at school. Preventive social control is prevention before there is a deviation from the norms and values ​​of society given to students
Extensive rectovaginal space hematoma causing urine retention as a complication of vaginoplasty: A case report
Authors: Were Francis , Sule Kristina , Njiru James , Kiruku Nyakinywa , Muviku Victoria
Published: July 2024

Background: Rectovaginal space hematoma following vaginoplasty is a rare complication that canlead to serious morbidity and disability. In the literature, reported cases remain few, especially inlow-income countries where cosmetic gynecology consultations are increasing.Case presentation: We present a case of extensive rectovaginal space hematoma presenting withurine retention following vaginoplasty. The patient had anemia, hypotension, tachycardia, vulvalswelling, and a suprapubic mass from the overdistend bladder. She was surgically managed and didwell postoperatively.Conclusion: Rectovaginal space hematomas are rare and associated with significant morbidity ifinappropriately managed. Cosmetic gynecological surgeons should be aware of this complication.
Ensuring the Mission of Public Service Broadcasters
Authors: Pelekis Dionysios , Kozak Malgorzata
Published: July 2024

Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) are publicly organised and funded broadcasters, organised by each of the EU’s Member State with a great degree of discretion and under a unique legal framework. Politicised interventions and the decline of PSBs’ independence threaten their ability to adequately perform their role and offer citizens a high-quality public service which meets the public’s democratic and cultural needs. The politicisation of PSBs by national authorities, coupled with the increasing concerns about media freedom, shows that some type of regulatory intervention is necessary.
Ruptured uterus - a rare presentation
Authors: Sharma Jyoti
Published: July 2024

Ruptured uterus is one of the most serious complications of pregnancy and labour and carries a high maternal and perinatal mortality. It is one of the main causes of maternal mortality in the developing countries whereas this phenomenon is rarely seen in the developed part of the world. Rupture occurs more commonly in labour and in multi gravidas. An interesting case of uterine rupture is being presented - the patient was initially mistaken for Acute Cholecystitis. The main aim of presenting this case is to emphasise that rupture uterus should always be kept in mind in a pregnant woman not in labor with pain abdomen especially in the last trimester of pregnancy.
Suicide in Kaski District
Authors: Upadhyaya Kapil Dev , Pol Klaasjan
Published: July 2024

The Western Region Community Mental Health Programme conducted a study about suicide in two phases. In phase I, 287 cases brought to the Western Region Hospital for post mortem were analyzed to discover the causes of death. The 49 cases of hanging and the 20 cases of poisoning were taken as suicide cases. A suicide rate ratio of 12.4 was found. In phase II, interviews were done with relatives of complete suicide cases when the dead body was brought to hospital for post mortem, and with the relatives of attempted suicide cases when they were in the hospital for treatment. In cases of suicide, hanging was found as the most common means, followed by poisoning. Use of poison was the main method of attempted suicide. Mental illness, particularly depression and psychosis, alcoholism and clear psychosocial stress were important causes of suicide in this study. Some of the relatives of the deceased responded as if everything was normal before committing suicide.
Evaluation of suicidal symptoms in adult depressive in-patients at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
Authors: Koirala NR , Nepal MK , Sharma VD
Published: July 2024

The data on the frequency of the suicidal symptoms in depressed patients varies widely. The reported rates generally show that about 40% - 70% of patients with affective disorders show suicidal symptoms, about 15% of depressed patients end up their lives by suicide and more than 50% of patients who attempt suicide are also more likely to have a severe and major type of depression. The information was collected about the severity of depressive illness and the reporting of suicidal symptoms in the 80 ICD-10 diagnosed depressive in-patients. Rating was done as per Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and details of suicidal symptoms were collected for suicidal wishes, ideation, gesture and attempts. Correlation of suicidal symptoms with other variable was calculated with Spearman correlation coefficient. Thirty-two point five percent of the male patients and 67.5% of the female patients reported suicidal symptoms. Female patients showed more suicidal ideation, wishes and attempts as compared to the male group. Positive and significant correlation was observed between suicidal symptoms, total HDRS Score and duration of the illness. Age showed negative correlation with suicidal symptoms.
Identification of malaria endemicity in rural areas of Nepal: A malariometric and seroepidemiological study in children
Authors: Sherchand Jeevan B. , Shrestha Mathura P. , Ohara Hiroshi
Published: July 2024

A cross-sectional study was performed to determine malaria morbidity and malaria endemicity in children between 2-9 years of age in three villages of Southern Nepal. Malariometric survey and seroepidemiology were compared. A total of 604 children from the three villages were tested. Tulashi and Chisapani villages were found to have equal endemicity with high parasitaemia (>12%), high level of malaria antibody (>40%) and high rate of spleen (>60%) indicating a hyperendemic area. In comparison Lumbini village had low parasitaemia (<5%), low antibody level (<25%) and low spleen rate (<25%) indicating a mesoendemic area. This study would be useful for the surveillance system in identifying endemicity and effective planning of malaria control programme in these areas. The variation in endemicity for these villages are multifactorial such as human behaviour in relation to vector behaviour and gradual deterioration of health care system for malaria, which has been discussed in this study.
Screening test for Gestational Diabetes
Authors: Rana Ashma , Pradhan Neelam , Gurung Geeta , Singh Meeta
Published: July 2024

Three hundred pregnant women attending the antenatal out-patient clinic of TU Teaching Hospital between 24-28 weeks of gestation were screened for gestational diabetes using 50 g of oral glucose; venous blood plasma was drawn 1 hour later. Screening test value of >140 mg/dl was taken as cut off for performing the 3-hour diagnostic oral glucose tolerance test, OGTT.
Eleven [3.67%] pregnant women had their screening test value of >140 mg/dl and were again subjected to the 3-hour oral GTT, out of which two of the cases (0.66%) were diagnosed as diabetic.
Because of low prevalence of diabetes, we recommended only to screen women at high risk for gestational diabetes with 50 g oral glucose and a value of >140 mg/dl taken as cut off for performing the 3-hour oral GTT.
Chloroquine induced depression
Authors: Chakrabarti Kajal
Published: July 2024

Certain drugs are known to induce depressive states; chloroquine - an antimalaria, in therapeutic doses administered for treatment of malaria, may produce symptoms rather indistinguishable from depression.
Depression is the commonest psychiatric illness seen by general practitioners; in fact, it is one of the commonest clinical problems that general practitioners have to deal with. Prevalence rates for depressions, based on standardized interview, vary considerably between studies (Casey et al, 1984, Robins et al, 1984) probably due to differences in research method rather than true inter practice variation. A number of studies suggest that about 5% of the consulting patients show major depression, another 5% milder episodes, and a further 10% depressive symptoms (Blacker and clase, 1987). Depression is so common that point prevalence rate varies between 13 and 20 percent of the population (Michael Gelder Dennis Gath, Richard Mayan and Philipcowen, 1996).
Commonly used drugs for depression include barbiturates, contraceptives, anti-hypertensive, digitalis, ethanol, steroids, phenytoin and analgesics agents (Jr., Ayd, J, Frank, 1995) and depression maybe due to chronic medical illness and other endocrine disorders. The present article describes two cases of depression related to the administration of chloroquine as antimalarial drug.
Effects of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Cardiac Function, Blood Glucose Levels, and Prognosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Propensity Score Matching Study
Authors: Ni Xiaobing , Tang Long , Huang Chongbing , Song Quanchao , Wang Libo , Wang Sihong
Published: July 2024

Objective: To explore the effect of sodium–glucose cotransporter (SGLT-2) inhibitors on cardiac function, blood glucose level, and prognosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 195 patients with T2DM who underwent PCI in our hospital between September 2019 and August 2023. The patients were divided into control and observation groups on the basis of medical records. The general demographic information of all participants was collected. Propensity score matching (PSM) was employed to balance baseline data, allowing for the comparison of good cardiac function rates, cardiac function index levels, blood glucose levels, and adverse reactions after matching. Results: PSM matching was performed in a 1:1 ratio on the 84 patients enrolled in the two groups. The baseline data of the two groups were not statistically significantly different. Compared with those in the control group, the level of left ventricular ejection fraction had significantly increased and levels of left ventricular end-systolic diameter, glycosylated hemoglobin, fasting blood glucose, and 2 h postprandial blood glucose had significantly decreased in the observation group after treatment (p < 0.05). Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter and left ventricular posterior wall thickness (p > 0.05) showed no significant changes. The observation group had a higher rate of good cardiac function (95.24% vs. 80.95%) and lower total incidence of adverse reactions (11.90% vs. 30.95%) than the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusions: SGLT-2 inhibitors can significantly improve cardiac function and blood glucose levels in patients with T2DM after PCI with few adverse reactions and remarkable prognosis recovery effect. Therefore, they can be used in clinical practice.
PEMBELAJARAN SENI TARI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PERMAINAN ULAR TANGGA DI KELAS VIII SMP NEGERI 1 BANJARANGKAN KLUNGKUNG
Authors: Suari Dewa Ayu Dewi Indra , Iriani Ni Wayan , Anggraeni Reni
Published: July 2024

Seni budaya merupakan salah satu muatan pelajaran wajib yang diselenggarakan di dalam penyelenggara pendidikan. Mulai dari jenjang pendidikan dasar (SD) hingga menengah atas dan kejuruan (SMA/SMK). Kualitas guru memiliki peranan yang penting terhadap kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia. Media pembelajaran merupakan suatu yang sangat penting dalam penyampaian materi dari guru kepada siswa. Kegiatan Asistensi Mengajar ini dilakukan dengan memilih SMP Negeri 1 Banjarangkan Klunkung sebagai mitra selama proses belajar mengajar berlangsung. Kegiatan ini berlangsung kurang lebih 3 bulan dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Cooperative Learning tipe Teams Games Tournaments (TGT), siswa memainkan permainan dengan anggota-anggota tim lain untuk memperoleh skor bagi tim mereka masing-masing. Ciri khas dalam pembelajaran Cooperative Learning tipe Teams Games Tournaments (TGT) dengan pembelajaran Cooperative lainnya adalah adanya turnamen. Tujuan penerapan model pembelajaran Teams Games Tournament adalah peningkatan minat siswa dalam pembelajaran Seni budaya (Tari) dan juga adanya peningkatan hasil belajar siswa. Bermain berperan penting dalam perkembangan sosial dan emosi seorang anak, selain itu bermain juga berperan langsung terhadap perkembangan kognisi anak. Salah satu permainan yang familiar dengan anak dari zaman dahulu sampai saat ini adalah permainan ular tangga. Permainan ular tangga dapat digunakan sebagai media pembelajaran karena permainan ular tangga merupakan jenis permainan yang di dalamnya terdapat strategi, kejujuran, ketangkasan, kepemimpinan, wawasan dan kerja sama.
PEMBELAJARAN KOREOGRAFI DASAR DENGAN METODE TEAM BASED PROJECT PADA KELAS XII MIPA 1 DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS NEGERI 1 MARGA, KABUPATEN TABANAN
Authors: Arini Si Ayu Rai Celuk , Dewi Ni Made Liza Anggara , Putra I Gede Gunadi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini membahas mengenai pembelajaran Koreografi Dasar dalam mata pelajaran Seni Budaya dengan menerapkan metode pembelajaran Team Based Project pada kelas XII MIPA 1 di SMA Negeri 1 Marga, Kabupaten Tabanan. Adapun yang melatarbelakangi penelitian ini ialah, berdasarkan data empiris yang ada di lapangan peserta didik dituntut agar mampu menciptakan suatu karya tari, sedangkan pada realitanya tidak semua peserta didik memiliki kemampuan dalam mencipta dan menata gerak tari. Adapun permasalahan yang dirumuskan pada penelitian ini ada empat, yaitu: bagaimana konsep pembelajaran, tahapan pembelajaran, capaian pembelajaran, dan kontribusi pembelajaran Koreografi Dasar dalam mata pelajaran Seni Budaya yang diberikan kepada SMA Negeri 1 Marga, Kabupaten Tabanan. Hasil penelitian yang dilaksanakan dalam 16 kali pertemuan menunjukkan bahwa konsep pembelajaran yang diterapkan dapat menciptakan suasana belajar yang kondusif dengan sistem penilaian berupa penilaian sikap, pengetahuan, dan keterampilan, serta out put dari pembelajaran ini yaitu peserta didik mampu berperan aktif dalam menyusun koreografi sederhana secara berkelompok. Pembelajaran dilaksanakan dalam empat tahapan. Pertama tahap persiapan komponen pembelajaran, kedua tahap penyampaian materi Koreografi Dasar, ketiga tahap latihan menyusun gerak koreografi, dan keempat tahap penampilan sekaligus dilakukan penilaian. Adapun hasil dari proses pembelajaran yang telah dilaksanakan ialah sebagian besar peserta didik mendapatkan skala nilai baik dan amat baik. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa capaian pembelajaran telah tercapai. Pembelajaran Koreografi Dasar dengan Metode Team Based Project mampu memberikan rangsangan positif bagi pengalaman berkreativitas siswa dalam menata gerak tari secara berkelompok.
PEMBELAJARAN SENI TARI NUSANTARA (TARI TIBA MEKA) DI SANGGAR PARIPURNA BONA GIANYAR
Authors: Amat Michelin Gaudilia , Mawan I Gede , Kandiraras Tudhy Putri Apyutea
Published: July 2024

Sanggar Paripurna merupakan salah satu sanggar seni yang ada di Bali. Sanggar Paripurna dengan kemampuan dan kualitasnya telah mengantar mereka sampai pada panggung internasional serta banyak prestasi dalam negeri dimana sanggar ini ikut dalam menjadi bagian dari itu. Hal inilah yang membuat penulis tertarik untuk melaksanakan kegiatan program MBKM Asistensi Mengajar pada Sanggar Paripurna. Sanggar ini menjadi tujuan penulis untuk mencari sebuah pengalaman mengajar menjadi seorang pendidik pada satuan pendidikan non formal melalui pembelajaran seni tari nusantara khususnya pada tarian Tiba Meka yang berasal dari daerah Manggarai kepulauan Flores-NTT. Melalui pembelajaran seni tari nusantara, peserta didik akan mengetahui bahwa ternyata ada banyak keberanekaragaman kesenian serta kebudayaan yang ada di ranah Nusantara. Pembelajaran tari nusantara khususnya tari Tiba Meka di Sanggar Paripurna menggunakan metode drill dan metode demonstrasi, yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman, motivasi, dan keterlibatan peserta didik dalam proses pembelajaran. Tahap pembelajaran seni tari Tiba Meka di Sanggar Paripurna menggunakan 4 tahapan, yaitu: tahap persiapan (preparation), tahap penyampaian (presentation), tahap latihan (practice), dan tahap penampilan (performance). Hasil dari kegiatan program MBKM Asistensi Mengajar dengan materi Pembelajaran Seni Tari Nusantara (Tari Tiba Meka) di Sanggar Paripurna adalah kemajuan para peserta didik yang pesat didalam proses belajar mengajar yang dipengaruhi oleh metode dan juga model belajar yang diterapkan oleh mahasiswa. Dengan penerapan metode pembelajaran yang dikomparasikan dengan strategi mengajar yang menarik, dapat berguna dalam memperkaya model pembelajaran yang diterapkan oleh pendidik. Sehingga para peserta didik terlihat lebih aktif saat kegiatan pembelajaran berlangsung dan para peserta didik lebih rajin untuk mengembangkan bakat mereka.
Ptolemajo sūdinai prie Dunojaus ir Vyslos: bendrumų paieškos
Authors: Alekna Darius
Published: July 2024

Senųjų baltų, konkrečiau – vakarų baltų, arba aisčių, – tyrimais besidomintys skaitytojai, be abejo, žino, kad Ptolemajas (apytikriai 100–170 m.) mini bent dvi jų gentis – galindus (Γαλίνδαι) ir sūdinus (Σουδινοί) šiauriniame Vyslos krante (Geogr. III, 5, 21), kurių buvimą fiksuoja ir XIII–XIV a. Vokiečių ordino dokumentai. Kur kas mažiau žinoma, kad tas pats Ptolemajas mini sūdinus (Σουδινοί / Σουδιανοί) šiaurinėje Dunojaus vidurupio pakrantėje (Geogr. II, 11, 25), su šia sūdinų gentimi kalbininkai sieja ir Sudetų kalnus (Geogr. II, 11, 7; II, 11, 23: Σούδητα ὄρη), kurių lokalizacija taip pat yra problemiška. Pasiremiant Ptolemajo žiniomis apie pietrytinį Germanijos pakraštį – jo minimomis upėmis, kalnais, tautomis, straipsnyje mėginama tiksliau lokalizuoti šiuos Padunojo sūdinus. O surinkus ir apibendrinus visas to meto žinias apie sūdinų kaimynus markomanus, novaristus ir kt. (Cezaris, Strabonas, Velijus, Arianas, Plinijus, Tacitas), mėginama juos surikiuoti į bendrą I–II a. to krašto istoriją. Pagaliau, pasiremiant geografijos, kalbotyros ir archeologijos duomenimis ir bendresniais to meto Barbaricum erdvėje gyvenusių tautų judėjimo dėsningumais, mėginama pagrįsti hipotezę, kad Padunojo sūdinai galėjo būti Ptolemajo Pavyslyje įkurdintų ir Sūduvos sūduviais laikytinų sūdinų (autorius drįsta juos tapatinti su Bogačevo kultūra) dalis.
THE THERAPEUTIC POWER OF VOCAL SOUND: HOW VOCAL SOUND POSITIVELY AFFECTS EVERY CELL IN YOUR BODY AND THE CELLS OF EVERYONE IN YOUR CLOSE PROXIMITY
Authors: Reid John Stuart
Published: July 2024

The therapeutic power of the human voice is well known, but the mechanisms by which vocal sound can promote healing have received little attention in the scientific and medical communities.
In this article, UK acoustic-physics scientist, John Stuart Reid, begins by describing the sound bubble model of sound, as distinct from sound wave model, and discusses the significance of the little known physics fact that "sound gives birth to light”. Due to the inelastic atomic collisions that are a fundamental aspect of sound production, this phenomenon leads to the intriguing hypothesis that our songs will, in the fullness of time, reach the stars in the form of modulated infrared energy. The article proceeds to distill, in accessible language, deep insights into the biological therapeutic mechanisms that underpin vocalizations, including vocal sound's ability to mediate chronic inflammation by vagus nerve stimulation. The article ends with a reference to the work of Professor Sergey Petoukhov, and the thought that we are actually singing form of genetic music, music that brings healing to all life.
ROOMS FOR HEALTH CULTURE AND MUSIC THERAPY WITHIN THE NEW HEALTH CARE PARADIGM OF SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Shushardzhan Sergey
Published: July 2024

This article analyzes the reasons for the serious increase in morbidity among schoolchildren, which is demonstrated by modern statistics. Many of the external challenges that negatively affect children's health are presented: environmental problems, aggressive information, and other global problems. Obviously, their solution is complicated by its long-term nature, as it requires large-scale efforts at the state level. Meanwhile, the situation can be significantly improved in the short term. As a priority measure, the author recommends focusing efforts on the comprehensive correction of destructive factors within schools, such as a stressful environment, spiritual and moral underdevelopment, and a lack of literacy in matters of a healthy lifestyle for the students themselves. To effectively solve these problems, it is proposed to open rooms for health culture and music-art therapy, which should become a conductor of the main idea of the new paradigm—from general culture to the art of health care and general well-being. The foundation for achieving this goal is the existing retraining programs, which make it possible to train qualified specialists for such offices from among teachers, psychologists, and people with any higher education. At the same time, the advanced technologies of scientific music and art therapy presented in the article play an important role in preserving health, increasing adaptive capabilities, and harmoniously developing the schoolchild’s personality.
Assurance Practices for Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices
Authors: Sari Ratna
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of assurance practices in promoting ethical and sustainable business conduct within contemporary organizations. Through a qualitative research design and methodology, the study systematically analyzes existing literature to identify key insights and trends in assurance practices related to business ethics and sustainability. Findings indicate that assurance mechanisms, such as external audits and third-party certifications, play a crucial role in bolstering stakeholders' confidence in corporate disclosures concerning ethical conduct and sustainability performance. Additionally, the study highlights the evolving nature of assurance practices, particularly in response to emerging challenges and opportunities in the realm of business ethics and sustainability. Implications of the findings suggest that organizations can leverage assurance practices to enhance transparency, accountability, and trustworthiness, thereby fostering a culture of integrity and responsible conduct. Furthermore, the integration of technology and the expansion of assurance services offer opportunities to strengthen the effectiveness and relevance of assurance practices in addressing contemporary sustainability challenges.
A Systematic Literature Review of the Mindfulness Meditation Effect in Addiction Intervention
Authors: Lee Bo-Mi
Published: July 2024

This study applied a systematic literature review method to examine studies of mindfulness meditative approaches or interventions for addiction, and to derive implications for the use of meditation for addiction intervention. To this end, until April 2024, a total of six papers were selected and analyzed, including the research foundation registration(candidate) paper among domestic studies, two thesis among the materials published through domestic thesis. The analysis framework was divided into the general characteristics of the study, the structure of the intervention method, and the effect of intervention by type of addiction, and the contents of the selected data were searched by a systematic literature review method. Through this, it was intended to provide data on evidence-based intervention for the development and implementation of addiction intervention programs through mindfulness meditation.
A review on the pottery used as śarīra receptacle: Focusing on Buddha’s funeral manner and Korea’s śarīra decoration
Authors: Youm Jung-Seop
Published: July 2024

Pottery is one of the greatest human cultural heritages invented by East Asia. With the development of pottery, it must have been natural that the pottery became a receptacle for Buddha’s śarīra. However, the encounter between the śarīra, the most sacred relic of Buddhism, and the pottery, an East Asian invention, was by no means simple. In this paper, first is examined Buddha’s funeral manner, which became the origin of śarīra. Through this, we can check the method of enshrining the śarīra and the characteristics of the śarīra receptacle, which were different from the traditional ones of India. In addition, this paper also describes the appearance and structure of early Indian Buddhist pagodas. Based on this, Chapter Ⅲ presents the conventional methods to decorate the śarīra in East Asia, focusing on Korean case. And, through the record of  in 『Samguk Yusa』, it explains the decoration method and śarīra receptacle of the Goryeo royal family. Finally, Chapter Ⅳ reviews the examples of celadon and white porcelains included in Korean śarīra receptacles and their changes. Through this, we can learn that the pottery was initially accepted as an external container of śarīra for storage, but gradually came to have an important position.
Acessibilidade como pulmão ou apêndice dos museus?
Authors: Silva Míriam Célia Rodrigues , Garcia Luiz Henrique Assis
Published: July 2024

Este artigo sustenta que a acessibilidade não deve ser tratada como apêndice pelos organismos institucionais, mera extensão ou complemento do museu de modo a se fazer o mínimo ou não se fazer nada em razão da instituição ter outras prioridades. A inclusão da diversidade perpassa pela compreensão da acessibilidade como pulmão, um elemento essencial, algo que fundamenta a circulação de novas ideias e o acolhimento de públicos com perfis variados. Para demonstrar os conceitos propostos analisamos a comunicação institucional via internet do Museo Nacional de Artes Visuales (MNAV) do Uruguai ao tratar da implantação dos primeiros recursos acessíveis. Por meio da análise de conteúdo evidenciamos mudanças no espaço e na expografia, destacando o potencial das redes de comunicação para formação e inclusão do público dos museus.
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF LAYER FARMERS IN AKWA IBOM
Authors: Iniobong Ibanga Bassey ,   Akwa Ibom State University, Obio-Akpa Campus, Nigeria., Ubokudom Etim Okon , Sunday Brownson Akpan ,   Akwa Ibom State University, Obio-Akpa Campus, Nigeria.,   Akwa Ibom State University, Obio-Akpa Campus, Nigeria.
Published: July 2024

This study analyzed the technical efficiency of layer farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A multistage random sampling technique was employed to select a total of 100-layer farmers across three agricultural zones in Akwa Ibom State. Relevant data was collected with the aid of a questionnaire. Data collated from the field was analyzed using descriptive statistics, stochastic production frontier, and maximum likelihood estimates. The result showed that most of the farmers were female, with mean age of 36.68 years for layer farmers. The production function estimate showed that hired labour, feeds, capital depreciation, pen size, and saw dust use positively influenced output of layer birds, while family labour and medication had a negative impact on output. The technical efficiency distribution showed a mean efficiency of 66%. The determinants of technical inefficiency showed that education, family size, market share, farming experience, extension visits, trainings, farm size and membership in social groups had negative influence of technical inefficiency of layer production, and farmers age and access to credit had a positive effect on the technical inefficiency of layer production. The study recommends the government and relevant stakeholders should make efforts to subsidize the cost of essential poultry inputs, and develop a workable system to enable poultry farmers access credit. Also, extension training should be intensified as it is shown to improve the technical efficiency of layer farmers.
PROBLEMS OF VERTICAL INTEGRATION AMONG FISH FARMERS AND WAY FORWARD IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: D. N Benson ,   School of Secondary Education Federal of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

This study examines the impact of private investment on economic performance in Nigeria using time series data from 1980 -2018. Multiple regression and co-integration methods are employed to analyze the data. The objectives of this study is to, among other things, examine the casual relationship between private investment and economic growth in Nigeria and to investigate the impact of private domestic investment on economic performance in Nigeria. Being a time series data, the first step is to test for the stationarity of the data by using Phillips Perron-Fuller unit root test. Ordinary least square (OLS) and Auto regressive distributed lag (ARDL) technique is used to estimate the models. The results of the unit root test show that some variables; Labour Force Participation rate (LPR), Private Domestic This study assessed problems of vertical integration among fish farmers in Rivers State, Nigeria. The paper looked at distribution of respondents’ socio-economic characteristics and problems of vertical integration among fish farmers in the study area. Data for the study was collected from 37 vertically integrated fish farmers that exist in the State. To analyze the data, collected descriptive statistics and Likert-type rating scale was used. The study revealed that the vertically integrated fish farmers were mostly within the range of 41-45 years, married having household size of 6-10 persons. The study revealed that the vertically integrated fish farmers were experienced, learned, and majored only as fish culture farmers. However, farmers complained of large capital required for starting, irregular electricity, sinking of local feed produced, poor drying of fish, and stressful activities of feed production, fingerling hatching and processing of fish. It was suggested that fish culture farmers should be provided with credit at low interest rate, up-to date knowledge in fish culture and extension services to enhance productivity.
PROFITABILITY OF BATTERY CAGE BROILER PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN UYO METROPOLIS, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: H. B Inyang ,   National Open University of Nigeria, Kaduna Campus.
Published: July 2024

The study assessed the profitability of battery cage broiler production systems in Uyo, Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting 100 poultry (broiler) farmers for this study. The data collected were cross-sectional data. Descriptive statistic was used to analysed the data. The findings depicted that majority (54%}) of the battery cage broiler producers were male. Also, the total cost, total revenue, gross margin and net farm income were N495469.46, N829,293.34, N335,459.88 and N 333,823.88 respectively. Feed cost representing 80.75% of total cost of broilers production. Despite the high feeds cost, battery cage system of broilers production is a worthwhile venture as depicted by profit of N333,823.88. The return on a naira invested was 0.674 meaning that for every N1 invested 67.4k was return as profit. Feeds cost and lack of funds were the primary determinants of profitability of battery cage broiler production systems. It is recommended that there should be subsidy on feed cost by the government and provision of credit facilities to farmers for increased productivity resulting profit maximisation.
Private Capital Markets Insights 2024: The Return of Warrants to Mezzanine Debt
Authors: R. Everett Craig
Published: July 2024

Despite the prevailing focus on the public markets, private companies represent approximately half of the world economy, if not more. This is a descriptive article presenting a summary of data and results from the 2024 Private Capital Markets Report, which is the product of the annual private capital markets survey. The annual survey was launched in 2009 and examines the behavior and trends of senior lenders, asset-based lenders, mezzanine funds, private equity groups, venture capital firms, angel investors, privately-held businesses, investment bankers, business brokers, limited partners, and business appraisers. Most of the survey panelists are based in the United States of America, but this is not a requirement. The data set also includes many panelists outside of the U.S. There was a total of 1,143 respondents represented in the 2024 survey. An empirical result of this article is that we test the theory that the recent return of warrants to mezzanine deals is associated with a higher interest rate environment. We find evidence supporting that association. These results may be helpful for academics and practitioners forecasting mezzanine activity and deal terms.
Unblocking COVID-19 impact on stock returns
Authors: Zohaib Muhammad , Ismail Muhammad
Published: July 2024

COVID-19 altered global economics activities during the pandemic period and still affects the stock returns. As worldwide resulted, this shift has changed the Pakistani stock returns activities. This study unfolds the impact of COVID-19 on stock returns frequency of pharmaceutical, power generation, technology and communication, and food sectors in Pakistan. To examine the relationship of above-mentioned sectors with stock returns, data were evaluated through event window that included the event dates of the 150-day and 60-day estimating period. COVID-19 has a considerable detrimental influence on stock returns during the post-event interval. The study findings showcase significant negative relationship with stock returns of the above-mentioned sectors. However, the results are contradictory during the second wave of coronavirus infection. Furthermore, the study also substantiates that COVID-19 has significantly affected the stock market performances of Pakistan. Still, the impact on the stock market performances was only for a short period, and it diminished in the second wave of COVID-19 spread in Pakistan. The findings contribute to the research on the stock returns of selected sectors and commodity market impact of a pandemic by providing empirical evidence that COVID-19 has spill-over effects on stock market. This result also helps investors in assessing the trends of the stock and commodity markets during the pandemic outbreak. Managers are encouraged to modify their strategies to maintain stocks of the firm for better performance under the direction of study findings.
Addressing High Nursing Turnover: Analysis of Theoretical Concepts and Case Study
Authors: Neri Josuhe
Published: July 2024

The article contains a systematic review of the scientific literature on the nurse turnover problem. It is analysed from two perspectives. Firstly, the topic of employees is discussed (increased workload, inconsistency of salary with the amount of work performed, standards for the number of patients assigned to one nurse, job dissatisfaction, limited opportunities for career growth and professional development, professional burnout, unregulated rest time between shifts, etc.). Secondly, medical institution is described (shortage of medical staff leads to a decrease in patient satisfaction, loss of care quality, increased waiting time for services, review of safety and patient care protocols, reduction in the number of patients who can receive medical care or consultation, which causes a decrease in hospital revenue, hinders organisational growth, raises the cost of additional recruitment, leads to medical errors that turn into lawsuits in future, etc.). In addition to personal and financial reasons, the medical staff turnover is often caused by purely organisational imbalances (in particular, the lack of a teamwork atmosphere in the hospital, an ineffective leadership model, an imperfect and stressful working environment, poor working conditions, poor relations between doctors and nurses, etc.). The article represents mechanisms for applying provisions of a number of theories and models to address the nurse turnover problem. Among examples, there are leadership models – the contingency theory (concepts of adaptation, equivalence, effectiveness and congruence), the organisational culture theory like Hofstede’s corporate culture theory (concepts of power distance, uncertainty avoidance, male / female values, collectivism / individualism, long-term / short-term orientation, indulgence / restraint), the change management theory like the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle theory. Tenet Healthcare, Inc. was selected as a case study. One of the well-known and largest healthcare organisations in the United States, it has been experiencing significant problems with the nurse turnover since 2006, which is currently over 50% and higher than the industry average. Given the size of this organisation and its leading position in the US healthcare market, this problem poses a significant threat to the market as a whole, and Tenet Healthcare, Inc. is in immediate need of a comprehensive plan to address it.
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Diagnostics: Opportunities, Prospects and Risks
Authors: Sheliemina Nataliia
Published: July 2024

Rapid advancements in AI (artificial intelligence) technologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, have developed sophisticated tools capable of performing complex medical tasks. The AI integration in healthcare can revolutionise the industry by improving patient outcomes, optimising resource allocation, and reducing operational costs. However, the AI use in medicine carries certain risks related to ethics and data privacy, shortcomings in the quality of data for training algorithms, and importance of protecting against cyberthreats. There is also a threat of rising medical costs due to the need for a large number of tests and validations of new technologies. This study focuses on the AI application in the diagnostic field, as it is revolutionising the medical industry by offering new opportunities for accurate disease detection, classification, and prediction of treatment outcomes. The diagnostic field specificity is that any changes in it affect both those medical professionals who directly perform diagnostic procedures and those medical specialists who use the results of diagnostic examinations in their work. The research consists of two stages. Stage 1 is a survey of 119 respondents (medical professionals in Ukraine) about their attitude to the integration of AI technologies in diagnostics. Stage 2 is a study of opinions by 10 experts (medical professionals in Ukraine) about their own assessment of AI risk parameters in medical diagnostics. The survey showed the vast majority of Ukrainian doctors (over 84%) had no experience with AI-based diagnostic systems. Simultaneously, 74% of respondents believe AI can be effective in reducing diagnostic errors, and the future of medical diagnostics is associated with AI. They consider its main advantages to be speed, accuracy, objectivity, and ability to detect diseases at early stages. Respondents argue that AI is the most appropriate for diagnosing cancer, genetic research, and chronic conditions with atypical symptoms. Regarding the risks and barriers to AI introduction in medical diagnostics, at the first study stage, respondents named the high cost of implementation, the need for specialised training, and the possible lack of personal interaction between doctor and patient as the main ones. This opinion was clarified at the second study stage. In particular, 10 experts ranked these risks and potential problems in the following order (from the most to least important): unequal access; dependence on technology; ethical issues; legislative and regulatory challenges; lack of personal contact; bias and inequality; data privacy and security; errors in diagnosis and treatment. To mitigate each of these risks, the article develops a set of recommendations.
Sustainable Agriculture: Impact on Public Health and Sustainable Development
Authors: Huzenko Maksym , Kononenko Stanislav
Published: July 2024

Sustainable agriculture involves the use of organic farming technologies, which excludes the use of growth stimulants, hormones and chemical additives in animal feeding as well as fertilisers with pesticides and other hazardous chemicals. Sustainable land management practices are aimed at preserving soils, water resources and biodiversity. They mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preserving natural environments. Organic agriculture produces environmentally friendly food that contains fewer harmful chemicals, potentially reducing the incidence of diet-related disorders such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis (via VOSviewer 1.6.16, Bibliometrix / Biblioshiny App) to explore the sustainable agriculture impact on public health and sustainable development of nations. Applying the Scopus database, 427 relevant papers were reviewed to identify trends, influential works, and key research themes. The analysis reveals that sustainable agricultural practices, which aim to reduce environmental impact, conserve resources and enhance productivity, have gained increasing attention since the mid-1990s. Noteworthy, contributions include fundamental works, influential studies and various UN and WHO publications. The research highlights keywords such as agriculture, public health, nutrition, and food security. Leading countries in this research domain include the USA, China, Canada, India, and the UK, demonstrating extensive international collaboration. The findings underscore the critical role of sustainable agriculture in addressing global challenges, promoting environmental stewardship, and supporting socio-economic progress, which aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The study provides valuable insights into the development of sustainable practices and policies essential for future research and implementation.
Sustainable Innovation in the Digital Age: Analyzing the Motivations of the Young Generation in Joining the Sharing Economy
Authors: Zhghenti Tsotne , Kapanadze Lazare
Published: July 2024

The main goal of the article is to identify the most important motives of young consumers in Georgia to participate in business models of the sharing economy (car-, ride-, accommodation-, tool-, meal-, tech-, and fashion-sharing), as well as to justify the dominant form of participation (as users or as providers of sharing services). The study is based on a survey conducted in Georgia in 2023 of 60 young people aged 18 to 27 who identify as potential participants in the sharing economy. The study is structured as follows: in the first stage, participants were given specific scenarios for various categories of shared goods and services using digital platforms (relevant for the younger generation), in which they had to estimate the probability of their interest; at the second stage, it was determined which motives (financial, social, or environmental) are decisive in choosing the scenarios that aroused the most significant interest. The study showed that for all types of serial business models, the desire to be a user of e-services significantly outweighs the desire to be their provider: this gap is the largest for car-, accommodation-, and fashion-sharіng services, and the smallest for ride-, tool-, and meal-sharing services. Economic motives turned out to be dominant for those who see themselves as consumers of sharing services and those who are ready to be their providers. They have the biggest influence on tech-sharing sector. Social motives (peer influence and community involvement) appeared to be more critical for providers than consumers, with their influence being the strongest in the ride-, accommodation-, and fashion-sharing sectors. For young consumers in Georgia, environmental awareness turned out to be the most significant motive to participate in the sharing economy mainly in the car-sharing industry. For users of sharing services, the impact of the environmental factor appeared to be greater than for their potential providers. The constructed correlation matrices proved that for consumers of sharing services the following pairwise correlations are the most significant: car- and accommodation-sharing, car- and fashion-sharing, accommodation- and fashion-sharіng; while for providers the most significant are: car- and tech-sharіng, accommodation- and meal-sharing, tool- and meal-sharing, fashion- and tech-sharing.
Diversity Dishonesty: Smoke and Mirrors in the Organization
Authors: L. Morin Stacey , Norman Burrell Darrell
Published: July 2024

The article aims to discuss the phenomenon known as “diversity dishonesty” (term “smoke and mirrors” was coined by Stacey Morin as a metaphor of diversity dishonesty). Diversity dishonesty is defined as encapsulating a complex scenario wherein organizations outwardly portray a façade of commitment to genuine and quantifiable progress concerning diversity initiatives, while in practice, they manifest insincerity and disingenuousness. In recent years, diversity dishonesty has garnered substantial scholarly attention, particularly within organizational dynamics. This phenomenon is characterized by a superficial and performative engagement with diversity, creating the illusion of progress and dedication while failing to bring about substantive and meaningful transformations in diversity and inclusivity. The article presents the results of systematic literature review of peer-reviewed journals that analyzed diversity dishonesty in the organization, examine diversity dishonesty in organizations, to reveal a complex interplay of psychological, social, and organizational factors. Search engines provided by Marymount University Library and such resources as: ABI/INFORM Collection, Business Source Complete (EBSCO Host), Google Scholar, JSTOR and ProQuest Research Library were used. The research introduces an infinity loop framework that leverages accountability and transparency in conjunction with stakeholder theory. The article examines the following symptoms of diversity dishonesty within an organization: pluralistic ignorance, exclusion, othering, erosion of trust and morale, inconsistency between promotional material and lived experience, limited representation in leadership, microaggression, and tokenism. The article examines the following cascade of consequences of diversity dishonesty within an organization: legal risk, reputational damage, and stifled innovation and creativity. By shedding light on the intricacies of this phenomenon, this article offers valuable insights for organizations aiming to move beyond performative diversity efforts and genuinely foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments.