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Empowering Communities through Enhancing Environmental Awareness: A Case Study of Cikelat Village, Sukabumi, West Java in Community Service Activities
Authors: Sidik Aryo De Wibowo , Edwinanto Edwinanto , Padilah Adi , Hak Abdul , Gulo Metodiusman , Aghniya Gilang Insan , Tawakal Iqbal , Hidayat Mohammad Nashrul , Lase Fredy Yusman Alexius , Sofian Muhammad Rifki , Jannah Gina Raodotul , Apriliani Sinta , Oktaviani Nadira Salsabila , Latifah Siti , Astuti Septiani , Kusnadi Ujang Faisal , S Moh Ival Alpian , Oktavia Putri Erna , Aprianti Indri , Annisa Siti Nur , Anzani Tiara Azzahra , Agustin Yurikeu Putri
Published: February 2024

This article highlights a community service initiative titled "Empowering Communities through Enhancing Environmental Awareness: A Case Study of Cikelat Village, Sukabumi, West Java in Community Service Activities". In response to the pressing need for sustainable development, this project was undertaken with the aim of elevating environmental consciousness within the community. The primary objectives were to foster a deep understanding of environmental issues, instill sustainable practices, and stimulate community participation. Employing a participatory approach, the engagement encompassed workshops, awareness campaigns, and skill-sharing sessions, fostering a sense of ownership among residents. Collaborative partnerships with local stakeholders formed the bedrock of the strategy, promoting shared responsibility. The outcomes revealed a substantial surge in environmental awareness among villagers, leading to the adoption of eco-friendly practices. The success of the initiative underscores the potential of community-driven efforts to drive sustainable development by intertwining environmental consciousness and active engagement.
English Teaching Assistance Employing the Multiple Intelligences Theory to Kasih Bangsa Elementary School Students
Authors: Tanto Trisnowati , Maryani Maryani , Tanusy Jeanyfer , Laurensa Vanessa , Linggar Denny
Published: February 2024

Considering that English is not the main language in Indonesia, an effective teaching method at school is crucial to students' ability to speak English fluently. However, in reality, many teachers still depend on conventional teaching methods. Therefore, this teaching assistance aims to facilitate Kasih Bangsa Elementary School students with a method that considers students' overall intelligence adapted from the Multiple Intelligences theory proposed by Howard Gardner, who argues that a person can have more than one intelligence. Furthermore, this teaching assistance is based on the Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) method, which focuses on the collaboration between researchers and communities. The program consists of three main processes: an interview with teachers of Kasih Bangsa Elementary School, a workshop on Multiple Intelligences Theory for the teachers, and a teaching demonstration by some of the students of the English Department, Maranatha Christian University. From this teaching assistance, the Multiple Intelligences theory is proven to improve the learning quality and boost students' motivation effectively.
Assistive Technology for Communication: ESP32 Microcontroller Based 12-Button Board for Disability Students in SMP Kristen Permata Hati Manado
Authors: Padachan Chrysantus , Rompis Lianly , Singgeta Ryan , Rante Julie , Dame Kristian , Patras Alexander , Bokau Verna
Published: February 2024

Education is the right of every citizen, including students with special needs, such as physical, emotional, mental, intellectual, and social disabilities. To facilitate proper education for students with special needs, a team consisting of permanent lecturers from the Electrical Engineering Study Program at Unika De La Salle Manado cared for and committed to supporting students with special needs at SMP Kristen Permata Hati Manado. The team tried to apply a 12-button board based on an ESP32 microcontroller for students with special needs or students with disabilities at SMP Kristen Permata Hati Manado to make it easier for them to communicate and interact with teachers while in class, especially when examinations are in progress or learning activities is in progress. The input on the 12-button board was processed into sound (speech) which was then sent to the receiver wirelessly so that what was conveyed by students with disabilities in the classroom could be understood by the teacher through the speakers. The results of implementation in school received a good response from the teachers and the students. Teachers were also very helpful in providing students with an understanding of the use of assistive technology.
Critical care nurses’ perceptions of caring for patients at a selected hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
Authors:   ,   University of KwaZulu-Natal, Jugroop Merashni
Published: February 2024

Background: Caring in a critical care setting requires a holistic process of individualised, patient-focused, and specialised care within a work intensive and technologically focused environment. These are what have an impact on how caring unfolds within a critical care environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has further altered the care relationship between critical care nurses, critically ill patients and their families. Aim: To determine critical care nurse’s perceptions of caring for patients at a selected hospital in KwaZulu-Natal Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted on 139 participants in a tertiary quaternary hospital. Data collection used the Caring Assessment for Caregivers questionnaire, and analysis was with descriptive statistics. Results: Results revealed that most of the participants were females above 30 years, holding a Diploma in Nursing and had > 10 years of work experience. Participants had an overall high perception of caring, with a total mean score of 116.01 (range of 25- 125). Of the five subscales, the subscale of “Maintaining belief,” had the highest mean composite score 24.25(range of 5-25) and the subscale of “Being with,” had the lowest mean composite score 22.70. There was no significant relationship found between the critical care nurses’ socio-demographic characteristics, the overall score and the total scores of each of the five subscales. Conclusion: Whilst critical care nurses reported a high overall perception of caring, lower mean scores on the subscale “Being with” suggest that there areas for critical care nurses to grow in their role as carers. Further research is necessary for replication of the study using qualitative approaches to bring forth valuable findings on how the critical care environment has an impact on the caring experiences of critical care nurses.
PROTOCOLO PARA MANEJO DE RESULTADOS ALTERADOS	EM EXAMES COLPOCITOPATOLÓGICOS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA A SAÚDE - REGIÃO XINGU.
Authors: Damasceno Helane Conceição , Pinheiro Maria da Conceição Nascimento , Monteiro José Rogerio de Sousa , Cavalcante Rosiane Luz , Júnior. Ademir Ferreira da Silva , Sousa Maisa Silva de , Silva Erika Patricy Serão da , Carvalho Rafaela de souza santos , Braga Roseli Aparecida de Almeida , Oliveira Osvaldo Pantoja de , Soares Gabriel da Costa
Published: February 2024

As orientações apresentadas no protocolo de recomendações frente a exames alterados com atipias celulares precursoras do câncer cervical, fundamentam-se nas diretrizes brasileiras para o rastreamento do Câncer de Colo do Útero, desenvolvidas pelo Instituto Nacional de Câncer José Alencar Gomes da Silva (INCA). Elas foram adaptadas para atender às particularidades das Estrategias de saúde da familia (ESF) nos municípios da Amazônia brasileira, especificamente no contexto da região Xingu, situado no estado do Pará.
Este protocolo estabelece orientações para a integração eficaz na rotina da atenção primária à saúde (APS), visando orientar ações diante de resultados alterados em exames colpocitopatológicos quando evidenciadas atipias precursoras do câncer de colo do útero. Assim, mulheres com resultados alterados são atendidas na APS, onde devem ser realizados os seguimentos destas para acompanhamento das lesões, até o estado de normalidade. Ressalta-se, assim, a crucial importância do conhecimento dos profissionais da APS para assegurar uma condução apropriada nesse acompanhamento.
O objetivo primordial do protocolo visa garantir uma abordagem personalizada e efetiva no acompanhamento de mulheres com resultados colpocitopatológicos alterados, contribuindo de maneira significativa para a prevenção e detecção precoce do câncer de colo do útero na região Xingu, integrando fluxogramas específicos para cada tipo de atipia, os quais foram elaborados em conformidade com as diretrizes brasileiras de rastreamento do câncer de colo uterino. Esses fluxogramas foram adaptados para se alinharem de maneira precisa com as condutas pertinentes na atenção primária à saúde.
Além disso, cada seção introdutória sobre as atipias incorpora dados relevantes, fornecendo a prevalência das lesões no estado do Pará e na região Xingu tabuladas por meio do sistema de informação DATASUS.
Assim as informações fornecidas neste protocolo têm o propósito de aprimorar a compreensão da importancia do seguimento de lesões precursoras do câncer de colo de útero, facilitando a implementação de condutas adequadas diante de resultados alterados em exames colpocitopatológicos.
Strengthening Healthcare Delivery in the Democratic Republic of Congo through Adequate Nursing Workforce
Authors: Min Kyung Shin , Tshibambe N Tshimbombu
Published: February 2024

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) grapples with a critical shortage of nurses, exacerbating disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. This mini-review examines the factors impacting the nursing workforce in the DRC and presents potential solutions to strengthen it. Decades-long regional conflicts have endangered the nursing workforce, resulting in an imbalanced distribution that disproportionately favors urban areas over rural regions. Inadequate healthcare funding, compounded by mismanagement, has led to resource scarcity and inequitable distribution, further hampering nursing efforts. Additionally, stagnant policy reforms and ineffective advocacy have hindered improvements in nurse employment, wages, education, and working conditions. Infrastructure deficiencies and medical supply shortages have also contributed to reduced incentives for nursing professionals. Therefore, we undertook a mini-review aimed at offering a succinct and targeted overview of nursing care in the DRC. This involved analyzing available literature and data concerning the nursing workforce with a particular focus on the DRC. We believe that addressing these interlinked challenges necessitates comprehensive strategies that prioritize establishing regional stability, responsibly allocating and increasing healthcare funding, incentivizing nurse recruitment and retention through policy adjustments, enhancing healthcare infrastructure and nursing education, and fostering both local and global collaboration. Investing in nursing is paramount for transforming healthcare delivery in the DRC, particularly considering nurses' pivotal roles in delivering preventive, therapeutic, and palliative care services. Strengthening nursing capacity and addressing systemic challenges are essential steps toward mitigating healthcare disparities and enhancing population health, aligning with the objectives outlined in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Tapping into the art of teaching: Unveiling pedagogical content mastery through a riveting case study
Authors: Yagli Gizem , Gur Hulya , Akyuz Gozde
Published: February 2024

This study aims to examine investigate variations in teachers’ perspectives regarding the pedagogical content knowledge acquired through the school experience in the pre-2018 curriculum for elementary mathematics teaching compared to its updated counterpart, now known as teaching practice in the current curriculum. In this direction, six teachers from the department of elementary mathematics teaching at the faculty of education of a university in Western part of Turkey were selected by criterion sampling method. A semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers was used as a data collection tool in the study in which holistic multiple case design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The data obtained were analyzed by content analysis. As a result of the research, it was found that the teachers who studied with the old program were inadequate compared to the teachers who studied with the updated program in terms of classroom management, communication with students teaching methods, skills to use techniques.
Assessment of Service Quality in Aviation Using the CRITIC-Supported TOPSIS Method: A Case Study of Central Airports in Asia
Authors: YILMAZ Sevim , GÜLLÜ İlinay , SUSUZ Ayşe , ÇINAROĞLU Eda
Published: February 2024

In this study, the service quality performance of 14 central airports that are members of SKYTRAX in the Asian continent are analyzed. The data of 2022 are taken as basis in the analysis process. The aim of the study is to evaluate the service quality of the airports included in the analysis. In order to compare the service quality performances of the selected airports, The Criteria Importance Trough Intercriteria Correlation (CRITIC) and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) methods from Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods (MCDM) are used. The data of the airports included in the analysis are obtained through SKYTRAX. While the importance degrees of the criteria of the alternatives are calculated by the CRITIC method, the ranking of the alternatives is obtained by the TOPSIS method. The criteria used in the analysis are security screening, arrival, departure, terminal comfort, terminal facilities, food and beverage services. According to the findings of the CRITIC method; it is concluded that the most important criterion is departure and the least important criterion is terminal comfort. According to the results of the TOPSIS method; Singapore Changi Airport ranks first in terms of service quality performance. Seoul Incheon and Tokyo Haneda airports follow this airport in the ranking. Mumbai Chhatrapati Airport takes the last place.
Crisis Communication in the Context of Rational and Emotional Benefit: The Case of the Aviation Sector
Authors: SERENGİL Ebru Nilgün , GÜLAY Belis
Published: February 2024

This study aims to examine the impact of crisis communication strategies in the aviation sector, specifically within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, by evaluating both rational and emotional benefits. It emphasizes the importance of considering both aspects of crisis communication to effectively address the negative effects of the pandemic on the Turkish aviation industry. A quantitative research method was employed to determine the validity and reliability of the factors under investigation. The study utilized a questionnaire-based approach to collect concrete data and assess the levels of crisis communication in relation to emotional and rational benefits within the Turkish aviation sector. The research findings highlight that airlines in the Turkish aviation sector have responded to the pandemic by implementing strategies focused on health and safety measures, flexibility policies, customer relationship management, and empathy. These strategies aim to address both rational expectations and emotional needs of customers. Consequently, evaluating and integrating rational and emotional benefits within crisis communication processes is a crucial step for airlines to enhance customer satisfaction, establish trust, and maintain their reputation. This study adds to the current body of literature by emphasizing the significance of crisis communication strategies that consider both rational and emotional benefits. It recognizes the specific challenges faced by the Turkish aviation sector due to the COVID-19 pandemic and explores approaches to mitigate the negative effects. Evaluating and integrating rational and emotional benefits within crisis communication processes is deemed crucial for enhancing customer satisfaction, establishing trust, and maintaining a favourable reputation.
Teaching Practice in a Shifting to Post-Covid 19 Era: A Study from Indonesian Higher Institution
Authors: Haling Abdul , Ilmi Siti Nurul , Astuty Ani Dyah
Published: February 2024

Returning to face-to-face classroom after Covid-19 pandemic does not entail reverting to pre-pandemic teaching practices. This research explores how lecturers adapted their teaching practice in post-pandemic era. The study involved 50 lecturers from 6 departments at the State Islamic Institute of Bone Indonesia, who completed an online survey. Sematic analysis reveals that the pandemic-induced shift to online learning has influenced teaching practices. While indirect delivery methods like video conferencing continue to be used, certain instructional activities that emerged during the pandemic remain relevant in face-to-face teaching. The results show that digital tools are still being used, indicating long-term acceptability of ICT in higher institution.
Bio-composite of chitosan and polyethylene for the biosorption of dye in wastewater
Authors: Oluwaseun Adekoya Adelaja
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the potential of a biocomposite adsorbent made of low-density polyethylene-chitosan nanoparticles (LDPE/CHNP) for removing Congo red and Crystal violet dyes from wastewater. Batch experiments were conducted at room temperature to study the effects of pH, contact time, initial concentration, adsorbent dosage, and temperature on the adsorption process. The results showed that the maximum sorption of Congo red and Crystal violet occurred at pH 8. The adsorption process was rapid in the first 30 minutes of contact, with more than 90% uptake, and equilibrium was achieved with 150 rpm agitation. The biosorption of Congo red and Crystal violet dyes was described using Langmuir, Freundlich, and isotherm models. The Langmuir model was found to fit the equilibrium data better, with a correlation coefficient of 0.99 and a maximal adsorption capacity of 27.1 mg/g. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the biocomposite adsorbent made of low density polyethylene-chitosan nanoparticles (LDPE/CHNP) has the potential to be an effective and abundant alternative biomass for removing these dyes from wastewater. The LDPE/CHNP biocomposite adsorbent could be applied as a remediation method for color contamination in wastewater.
Alterations in haematological indices of indomethacin-ulcerated rats treated with Persea americana seed and Bryophyllum pinnatum leaf ethyl acetate fraction
Authors: Emeka Sabastine Asiwe  , Prince Chimaobi Ejiogu  , Uchechi Emmanuela Enenebeaku  , Peter Onyedikachi Opara  , Obinna Michael Oguoma
Published: February 2024

This study determined the alterations in haematological parameters of indomethacin-ulcerated rats treated with P. americana seed (PAS) and B. pinnatum leaf (BPL) ethyl acetate fraction. Fifty (50) healthy Wistar albino rats were randomly assigned into ten (10) groups of five (5) animals each according to body weight (100-120 g). Animals in group I served as normal control; the rats in groups III-X were pre-treated with 20 mgKg-1 b. wt. Omeprazole (STD), 400 mgKg-1 b. wt. PAS, 400 mgKg-1 b. wt. BPL, 400 mgKg-1 b. wt. PAS + BPL (1:1), 400 mgKg-1 b. wt. PAS + BPL (1:2), 400 mgKg-1 b. wt. PAS + BPL (1:3) respectively for 21 days. Thereafter, animals in groups II-X were induced for gastric ulcer by intubation of 30 mgKg-1 b. wt. indomethacin after being fasted for 24 hours. The animals were sacrificed after 4 hours and the complete blood count was determined using an automated hematology analyzer. Results obtained from the study showed significant (p<0.05) elevation in the total and differential white blood cell count of Wistar rats in the indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer control group and ethyl acetate fraction treated groups. Indomethacin, PAS, and BPL ethyl acetate fraction and the combinations did not cause marked changes in red blood cell indices. However, platelet count was significantly (p<0.05) reduced by the combinations of the P. americana seed and B. pinnatum leaf ethyl acetate fraction. These findings demonstrated that indomethacin induction resulted in a significant increase in the total white blood cell and platelet count when matched with the control group; this was similarly seen in PAS+BPL (1:3) and PAS+BPL (3:1) combinations of PAS and BPL. The result is suggestive of a compromise in the hemostatic capability of the blood in rats treated with some combinations of P. americana seed and B. pinnatum leaf ethyl acetate fraction.
Temporal analysis of project completion-a comparative study between Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and private sector in the energy infrastructure
Authors: Vivek Jain  , Bhavana Likhitkar
Published: February 2024

The present study conducted to understand the timeline dynamics associated with project completion in the context of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and the Private Sector. It is commonly recognized that PPP projects typically exhibit long durations compared to similar projects undertaken by the private sector. Semi structured questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data from the Industry experts on PPP and Private Sector projects. Subsequent to careful data cleansing, the structured dataset underwent for statistical analyses. Our findings indicate that building PPP projects takes significantly more time compared to private sector projects. The results suggest to identify ways to speed up project delivery. It is found that using Blockchain Technology, especially Corda, can help track project progress easily, closing gaps and making projects faster.
WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SAUMLAKI CITY, TANIMBAR ISLANDS REGENCY
Authors: Hijriyani Dewi , Ponto Iriane Sosiawaty , Madjid La
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini memfokuskan pada praktik pengumpulan dan pembuangan sampah. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan metodologi kualitatif, penelitian ini memanfaatkan wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi, dan tinjauan pustaka sebagai teknik pengumpulan data di lingkungan "alami." Proses analisis data melibatkan langkah-langkah seperti pengumpulan data simultan, reduksi data, visualisasi data, dan penarikan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Temuan studi menyoroti bahwa meskipun Kota Saumlaki memiliki pengelolaan sampah yang efektif, tingkat kepedulian masyarakat terhadap kebersihan masih rendah, dan pengelola sampah menghadapi kendala dalam mematuhi jadwal dan mengawasi seluruh proses, mulai dari pengumpulan hingga pembuangan sampah. Infrastruktur yang ada dinilai kurang memadai, terutama dalam hal sarana dan prasarana untuk pengumpulan, pengangkutan, dan pembuangan sampah di tempat pembuangan akhir, yang mengakibatkan tidak efisiennya manajemen sampah. Dengan menggabungkan temuan ini dengan hasil penelitian sebelumnya, kesimpulan dapat ditarik mengenai kompleksitas tantangan yang dihadapi dalam meningkatkan manajemen sampah di Kota Saumlaki, dengan rekomendasi spesifik untuk memperbaiki tingkat kesadaran masyarakat dan meningkatkan infrastruktur pengelolaan sampah.
Peningkatan Kesadaran Masyarakat melalui Himbauan Pemeliharaan Lingkungan Ekosistem Perairan di Kecamatan Karangrejo Kabupaten Tulungagung
Authors: Saputra Yossy Murdianto Eka , Supandji  , Pambudi Achmad Yogi
Published: February 2024

Tanjungsari Village is located in Karangrejo District and consists of 2 hamlets, namely Tiyang Hamlet and Tanjung Hamlet. However, there are problems with fishing using chemicals and electric shock devices. Therefore, the service team conducts outreach activities to increase awareness of maintaining the aquatic ecosystem environment. The stages of implementing service activities included initial coordination with stakeholders and Neighborhood heads, then analysis of the location situation and observation of the service site, next installation of appeal plaques, and finally, evaluation of the results. The result of this service was that implementing a service activity program with the residents of Tanjungsari Village can increase their insight into caring for the surrounding environment. Young people must understand the role of protecting ecosystems, especially in water. It is necessary to carry out further services to monitor the success of previous services Desa Tanjungsari terletak di Kecamatan Karangrejo dan terdiri dari 2 dusun yaitu Dusun Tiyang dan Dusun Tanjung. Namun, terdapat permasalahan penangkapan ikan menggunakan bahan kimia dan alat setrum. Maka dari itu tim pengabdian melaksanakan kegiatan sosialisasi untuk meningkatkan kesadaran dalam pemeliharaan lingkungan ekosistem perairan. Tahapan pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian meliputi koordinasi awal kepada stakeholder dan ketua RT, kemudian analisis situasi lokasi dan observasi tempat pengabdian, selanjutnya, pemasangan plakat himbauan, dan terakhir evaluasi hasil. Hasil pengabdian ini adalah Terlaksananya program kegiatan pengabdian dengan warga Desa Tanjungsari dapat menambah wawasan tentang kepedulian menjaga lingkungan sekitar. Pentingnya peran pemuda mengerti menjaga ekosistem khususnya di perairan. Perlu dilakukan pengabdian lanjutan untuk memonitoring keberhasilan dari pengabdian sebelumnya
Determinants of Under-five Mortality Due to Pneumonia: A Negative Binomial Regression Analysis
Authors: Prawidia Dhea , Zhafirah Lidya , Saputra Nurzikri , Kartiasih Fitri , Sahu Uma
Published: February 2024

Pneumonia is one of the main causes of under-five mortality in Indonesia. In under-fives, pneumoniais the number one killer in the world. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, it ranks second after diarrhea. Onaverage, the disease affects half a million children a year. This study aims to identify and analyze therisk of variables that affect the number of under-five mortality due to pneumonia in Indonesia in 2021.The novelty of this research focuses on the macro variables used, making it easier for policy makers tomake decisions. The research method used is negative binomial regression. The results showed that thehighest number of under-five mortality due to pneumonia was in Central Java Province. Meanwhile, thelowest was in Jambi Province, South Sumatra, Riau Islands, DKI Jakarta, North Kalimantan, SoutheastSulawesi, and Papua. The per capita income significantly reduces the number of under-five mortalitydue to pneumonia, while the number of under-fives with severe pneumonia significantly reduces thenumber of under-five mortality due to pneumonia in Indonesia. The government needs attention toreduce the death rate of children under five due to pneumonia by providing social protection in thefields of health and education for underprivileged communities.
Exploring the synergy between instructional design models and learning theories: A systematic literature review
Authors: Abuhassna Hassan , Adnan Mohamad Azrien Bin Mohamed , Awae Fareed
Published: February 2024

To enhance education, we conducted a comprehensive investigation into integrating instructional design models (IDMs) and learning theories in this systematic literature review. We methodically selected and analyzed 25 publications from a pool of 1,102 documents using the preferred reportinfg items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses framework to guarantee a rigorous and systematic approach to literature selection. Our results demonstrate the worldwide span of study on this topic, including contributions from prestigious academic institutions and scholarly journals. This examination explores both the benefits and drawbacks of combining IDMs with learning theories. Noteworthy positives include increased student motivation, support for innovative teaching methods, and the development of complex and diverse learning environments. However, several shortcomings were observed. most notably relating to accessibility problems, evaluation difficulties, and questions about the adaptability of such integrated techniques. Our findings have implications for a broad range of stakeholders, including educators, instructional designers, and students functioning in a variety of educational contexts. The increase of learner motivation, the creation of novel pedagogical tools, the refining of teacher training programs, and the promotion of interdisciplinary learning methods are significant areas of focus. In addition, our evaluation uncovered a number of gaps in the current literature, indicating intriguing possibilities for future research. The examination of holistic learning environments, the untapped potential of integrated systems, the incorporation of educational robots into pedagogical tactics, and the refining of schema assessment approaches are notable research fields. By providing these insights, this systematic review not only adds to the current body of knowledge, but also has the potential to shape the future trajectory of educational practices, so acting as a significant resource for boosting learning outcomes in a variety of educational environments.
Perkembangan Bahasa Anak Usia Dini Pada Anak Laki-Laki di KoBer Al-Mubarok Sambongjaya
Authors: Muslihin Heri Yusuf , Rahmadina Garosha Putri , Kamaliah Lia , Tasya Tasya , Nurlaela Wulan
Published: February 2024

Perkembangan bahasa adalah salah satu perkembangan yang menjadi tugas bagi seorang anak. Melalui perkembangan bahasa, dapat diartikan seorang anak telah menyelesaikan salah satu tugas perkembangannya. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui perkembangan bahasa anak usia dini pada anak laki-laki di KoBer Al-Mubarok Sambongjaya. Subjek pada penelitian ini berjumlah 2 anak laki-laki di kelas B yang berusia 4-5 tahun. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini berupa metode kualitatif melalui proses wawancara serta pengamatan. Wawancara dilakukan kepada orangtua subjek dan guru-guru yang mengajar di kelas subjek. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perkembangan bahasa pada anak laki-laki dalam penelitian ini sudah baik karena anak sudah mampu menyebutkan nama-nama hewan, berdoa, dan bernyanyi dengan lancar.
Persepsi Orang Tua terhadap Penggunaan Gawai untuk Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Fatonah Berliana Siti , Qonita Qonita , Mulyana Edi Hendri
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali persepsi orang tua mengenai penggunaan gawai untuk anak usia dini. Berdasarkan data BPS tahun 2022 sebanyak 67,88% penduduk Indonesia yang menggunakan gawai, termasuk anak-anak. Faktor keluarga menjadi alasan anak dapat mengenal dan menggunakan gawai. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan wawancara terbuka sebagai teknik pengumpulan data. Teknik sampling yang dipilih adalah purposive sampling sehingga subjek penelitian ini adalah 3 orang tua yang memiliki anak pengguna gawai. Hasil dari penelitian ini menujukkan alasan orang tua memberikan gawai pada anak agar memudahkan aktivitas orang tua dan anak. Perilaku yang muncul ketika anak menggunakan gawai adalah munculnya emosi positif, seperti senang, tenang, dan antusias. Disamping itu, emosi negatif seperti menangis, berteriak, melempar barang, dan memukul ikut muncul. Menerapkan batasan, mendampingi anak ketika bermain gawai, dan memberikan aktivitas lain yang mampu menunjang kebutuhan anak adalah upaya orang tua yang dinilai membantu untuk meminimalisir dampak negatif gawai pada anak.
Dampak Lagu Jawa Koplo terhadap Aspek Unggah-Ungguh AUD di Desa Pekalongan Anak Usia 4-6 Tahun
Authors: Rahma Najma Ihda , Zulfahmi Muhammad Nofan
Published: February 2024

Lagu Jawa koplo menjadi faktor kerusakan pada aspek unggah-ungguh anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dampak lagu Jawa koplo terhadap aspek unggah-ungguh anak. Pemlihan topik penelitian tersebut karena lagu Jawa koplo merupakan salah satu media yang sangat digemari oleh anak. Selain itu memiliki potensi yang berdampak negatif terhadap aspek unggah-ungguh anak, terutama dalam hal penggunaan bahasa dan perilaku. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan jenis pendekatan studi kasus. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa lagu Jawa koplo memiliki dampak negatif terhadap aspek unggah-ungguh anak, terutama dalam hal bahasa dan perilaku. Penggunaan bahasa anak yang mendengarkan lagu Jawa koplo cenderung lebih kasar dan tidak sopan. Disarankan agar orang tua lebih selektif dalam memilih lagu Jawa koplo yang akan didengarkan oleh anak. Selain itu, orang tua juga perlu memberikan edukasi kepada anak tentang pentingnya menjaga unggah-ungguh dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
The Effects of Information Provision on the Gender Gap in Technology: Experimental Evidence From Course Enrollment and Major Decisions
Authors: Brodnax NaLette
Published: February 2024

This article reports on the impacts of a nudge intervention designed to narrow the gender gap in technology education. I randomly assigned approximately 4,000 college freshmen to one of three advising interventions during new student orientation. Students in the treatment group received a brochure containing information about technology courses and were exposed to stereotypical imagery, neutral imagery, or counter-stereotypical imagery. Information provision had a positive impact on both technology course take-up and technology major selection. A stronger response by men led to an overall increase in the gender gap, but this gap is smallest among students exposed to counter-stereotypical imagery.
Dual Language Immersion Programs and Student Achievement in Early Elementary Grades
Authors: Morales Camila
Published: February 2024

This paper presents evidence of the effects of dual language immersion (DLI) programs on the academic outcomes of students in elementary grades. Leveraging enrollment lotteries from four cohorts of DLI applicants across 10 oversubscribed programs, analyses estimate the intent-to-treat effect of access to bilingual education on reading and math test scores. On average, native English-speaking students in Grades 1 through 4 who win access to a DLI program score higher in reading and math by 0.12 and 0.14 SDs, respectively. The achievement gains in test scores are realized as early as first grade.
PEMAHAMAN MASYARAKAT TENTANG HUKUM NIKAH KARENA TELAH MELAKUKAN PERZINAHAN
Authors: Naziroh Ima , Hermawan Iwan , Waluyo Kasja Eki
Published: February 2024

Hamil diluar nikah merupakan tindakan yang diharamkan oleh agama, karena agama mengajarkan manusia pada kebajikan, namun demikian praktek ini masih banyak kita jumpai di masyarakat. Dengan demikian peneliti tertarik untuk mendalami dan memahami fenomena tersebut. Adapun metode penelitian pustaka, juga dikenal sebagai tinjauan literatur, merupakan pendekatan yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan, meninjau, dan mensintesis pengetahuan yang telah ada dalam literatur yang relevan dengan topik penelitian. Dalam konteks pemahaman masyarakat tentang hukum nikah karena zina. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam hukum islam zina itu perbuatan yang sangat diharamkan terdapat dalam surat Al-isra ayat 32 dan pelaku zina wajib dikenakan hukuman berupa cambuk sebanyak 100 kali, diasingkan selama 1 tahun dan dihukum rajam. Sedangkan menurut Undang-undang No. 1 Tahun1974 tentang Perkawinan hanya mengatur tentang status anak dari hasil hubungan zina. Akibat hukum menikahi wanita hamil karena zina menurut hukum islam anak yang dilahirkan tidak memiliki nasab kepada bapaknya walaupun yang menikahi ibunya adalah bapak yang menzinainya, nasab anak hasil zina hanya bernasab kepada ibunya. Kemudian anak hasil zina pun tidak berhak menerima waris dan tidak ada hak nafkah, ketika yang lahir wanita tidak boleh di wali kan oleh bapaknya ketika menikah. Implikasi dari penelitian ini diantaranya adalah 1) peningkatan kesadaran hukum bagi masyarakat, 2) perubahan persepsi social terhadap fenomena hukum masyarakat, 3) perbaikan system hukum, 4) peningkatan layanan social, 5) advokasi kesadaran hukum dan 6) peningkatan peran Pendidikan masyarakat.
Sustainability and Security of Green Finance from the Multi-agent Games Perspective
Authors:   Autonomus Nonprofit Organization of Higher Education “International Banking Institute named after Anatoliy Sobchak”, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Sigova M. V. , Klyuchnikov I. K. ,   Autonomus Nonprofit Organization of Higher Education “International Banking Institute named after Anatoliy Sobchak”, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, Klyuchnikov O. I. ,   Autonomus Nonprofit Organization of Higher Education “International Banking Institute named after Anatoliy Sobchak”, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Published: February 2024

Green finance increases the innovation potential of green transformation, helps to address climate change, the environmental crisis and energy security. It is important for green finance to achieve sustainable and balanced development, which will increase the security of both finance itself and many processes in the real economy that depend on it. The purpose of this study was to develop approaches to the ontological design of green finance and multi-agent modeling of the behavior of green finance actors, considering their sustainable and safe interaction. To achieve this goal it was necessary to clarify the conceptual apparatus of green finance and related areas; to characterize the "work" of the multi-agent model in the analysis of the behavior of the main green finance actors and to trace the prospects for their impact on the stability and security of the financial market; and finally, based on ontology construction and agent-based approach to nonlinear interactions in the green financial process, to determine the mechanism of building chains of the main market participants. The methodological basis of the study consists of general scientific research methods (analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, logic), as well as evolutionary dynamics and agent-based approach to the analysis of financial markets. A comparative analysis of the works of various authors and the interpretation of theoretical provisions in related areas of knowledge about finance, as well as the analysis of their sustainable and safe development were carried out. As a result of the study, the authors identified the main approaches to the design of financial ontology and multi-agent modeling of financial interactions in the direction of determining their sustainable and safe development. The proposed model establishes that the criterion of the effectiveness of the applied strategy is the satisfaction with the state of financial impact on the economy, environment, and social sphere. Maintaining this state, along with saving the amount of resources used, is done through optimization. The chosen approach corresponds to the concept of sustainable development and safe functioning of the systems under consideration.
Bending and coiling a coated radial endovenous laser fibre does not affect power delivery from the tip – a short report of a pilot study.
Authors: Whiteley Mark Steven , Paone Rosalba
Published: February 2024

Background:Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is one of the first line recommended treatments for varicose veins. During treatment, red light from the aiming beam can be seen emerging from the side wall of the catheter wherever it is bent. This is seen when the catheter is used as supplied, stored coiled on a plastic card frame. The aim of this study was to see if such distortions of the catheter results in a loss of power emitted from the catheter treatment tip.Methods: One 600µm radial EVLA catheter (Oberon Fiber Technologies, Wildau, Germany) was attached to a 1470nm diode laser console (Varilase, Vascular Solutions Inc, Teleflex, Minnesota, USA). Power emitted was measured by a power meter (EO19K-15S-H5, Edmund Optics Ltd. York, UK) connected to a recording device (Premier Power/Energy Meter, Edmund Optics Ltd. York, UK). The laser was fired continuously for 30 seconds with the catheter in the following configurations: straight line, coiled on the plastic card as supplied (diameter of loop = 16cm), 1 loop of 10 cm diameter, 2 loops of 10 cm diameter, 1 loop of 5 cm diameter. Each configuration was tested at both 10W and 6W.Results: Both 10W and 6W showed a power emission from the laser tip approximately 13% less than that shown on the console (approx. 8.7W and 5.2W respectively). However, for each power, there was no difference in emitted power with any of the catheter configurations.Conclusion: Despite the loss of red light from the aiming beam through the side wall of an EVLA catheter when bent, this does not correlate to any loss of emitted power from the treatment beam. The catheter performs with the same efficiency whether it is straight, coiled in the package as supplied by the manufacturer, or even bent into tighter loops than 5 cm diameter.
GLAMOUR: GLobAl building MOrphology dataset for URban hydroclimate modelling
Authors: Li Ruidong , Sun Ting , Ghaffarian Saman , Tsamados Michel , Ni Guang-Heng
Published: February 2024

Understanding building morphology is crucial for accurately simulating interactions between urban structures and hydroclimate dynamics. Despite significant efforts to generate detailed global building morphology datasets, there is a lack of practical solutions using publicly accessible resources. In this work, we present GLAMOUR, a dataset derived from open-source Sentinel imagery that captures the average building height and footprint at a 100 m resolution across urbanized areas worldwide. Validated in 18 cities, GLAMOUR exhibits superior accuracy with median root mean square errors of 7.5 m and 0.14 for building height and footprint estimations, indicating better overall performance against existing published datasets. The GLAMOUR dataset provides essential morphological information of 3D building structures and can be integrated with other datasets and tools for a wide range of applications including 3D building model generation and urban morphometric parameter derivation. These extended applications enable refined hydroclimate simulation and hazard assessment on a broader scale and offer valuable insights for researchers and policymakers in building sustainable and resilient urban environments prepared for future climate adaptation.
To Centralize or Decentralize? Examining Cyber-Physical Control on the Manufacturing Shop Floor
Authors: Agrawal Akash , Won Sung Jun , Sharma Tushar , Deshpande Mayuri , McComb Christopher
Published: February 2024

Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning (RL) frameworks for job scheduling and navigation control of autonomous mobile robots are becoming increasingly common as a means of increasing productivity in manufacturing. Centralized and decentralized frameworks have emerged as the two dominant archetypes for these systems. However, the tradeoffs of these competing archetypes in terms of efficiency, stability, robustness, accuracy, generalizability, and scalability are not well-understood. This work investigates the time efficiency, learning stability, and robustness to operational disruptions of an exemplar decentralized RL framework in comparison to a centralized RL framework. Specifically, several policies with increasing computational budgets are trained using both frameworks and then evaluated on the throughput and safety of the shop floor in static and dynamic tests. We observe that the decentralized framework yields a high performing policy at a significantly lower training budget than the centralized one. However, the centralized framework exhibits superior learning stability as well as robustness to the initialization of robot locations in static testing. Furthermore, we compare the robustness of the frameworks in dynamic tests to find that the decentralized framework provides better compensation for processing delays and failures in real time.
Universal Sound and Meaning Relationship in World's Languages
Authors: Krishna Gopal
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we solve one of the most important research problems in linguistics which is “Universal Sound and Meaning Relationship in World's Languages”. In written records, starting from Plato many philosophers and thinkers have been trying to figure out the relationship between sound and meaning which is universal in all languages of the world but to the best of my knowledge, this paper is the only one to give a conclusive answer to this question.
Numerical Solution of Fourth-order Initial Value Problems Using Novel Fourth-order Block Algorithm
Authors: Akinnukawe Blessing Iziegbe , Kuboye John Olusola , Okunuga Solomon Adewale
Published: February 2024

In this paper, a one-step fourth-order block scheme for solving fourth order Initial Value Problems (IVPs) of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE) is developed using interpolation and collocation techniques. The derived schemes contain two hybrid points which are chosen such that 0 < w1 < w2 < 1 where w1 and w2 are defined as hybrid points. The characteristics of the developed schemes are analyzed. The obtained schemes are applied in block form to solve some fourth-order IVPs and the numerical results show the accuracy and effectiveness of the block scheme compared with some existing methods.
Identifying patients with diagnosed cirrhosis in administrative health databases: a validation study
Authors: Faisal Nabiha , Lix Lisa M , Walld Randy , Singer Alexander , Renner Eberhard , Singh Harminder , Kosowan Leanne , Mahar Alyson
Published: February 2024

Objectives:

Case ascertainment algorithms were developed and validated to identify people living with cirrhosis in administrative health data in Manitoba, Canada using primary care electronic medical records (EMR) to define the reference standards.

Methods:

We linked provincial administrative health data to primary care EMR data. The validation cohort included 116,675 Manitobans aged >18 years with at least one primary care visit between April 1998 and March 2015. Hospital records, physician billing claims, vital statistics, and prescription drug data were used to develop and test 93 case-finding algorithms. A validated case definition for primary care EMR data was the reference standard. We estimated sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values (PPV, NPV), Youden's index, area under the receiver operative curve, and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results:

A total of 116,675 people were in the validation cohort. The prevalence of cirrhosis was 1.4% ( n = 1593). Algorithm sensitivity estimates ranged from 32.5% (95% CI 32.2–32.8) to 68.3% (95% CI 68.0–68.9) and PPV from 17.4% (95% CI 17.1–17.6) to 23.4% (95% CI 23.1–23.6). Specificity (95.5–98.2) and NPV (approximately 99%) were high for all algorithms. The algorithms had slightly higher sensitivity estimates among men compared with women, and individuals aged ≥45 years compared to those aged 18–44 years.

Conclusion:

Cirrhosis algorithms applied to administrative health data had moderate validity when a validated case definition for primary care EMRs was the reference standard. This study provides algorithms for identifying diagnosed cirrhosis cases for population-based research and surveillance studies.