bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lightweight non-load bearning blocks using expanded polystyrene beads
Authors: Tharmarajah Gobithas
Published: April 2024

Lightweight blocks can reduce time and cost of masonry wall construction. Several investigations are being carried out to produce lightweight cement blocks. Some of them are autoclaved aerated concrete, use of lightweight aggregates, use of fly ash, etc. In general, partition cement blocks are non-structural elements that do not carry any load. In this research project, an attempt was made to utilize polymers, specifically Expanded Polystyrene, in the place of aggregates in concrete to manufacture non-load bearing blocks. Replacing aggregates with Expanded Polystyrene can make the blocks lightweight. The blocks are required to bear a minimum of 1.2 N/mm2 and have a density that is less than 1000 kg/m3, so that it can be easy to handle. The water absorption should also be less than 12%. These blocks would then be tested for density, compression and water absorption to ensure that they reached the requirements of a non-load bearing masonry unit. Solid blocks of dimensions 390 mm × 100 mm × 190 mm were produced, using modified mix designs, by considering previous research studies. Tests carried out on the developed blocks were compared with control samples obtained from certified cement block manufacturers. The results showed that the blocks containing the suitable EPS mix had a 28-day compressive strength of 3.7 N/mm2, dry density of 940 kg/m3 and a water absorption of 0.7%. These values satisfy the requirements of minimum compressive strength, density and water absorption. The study shows that non-load bearing lightweight blocks has potential to replace traditional blocks.
A Convergence of Theories of Mind and Brain
Authors: Dubé Chad , Malmberg Kenneth J.
Published: April 2024

Several models of cognition were developed by different researchers at different level of account (brain versus mind). While useful insofar as they account for a wide swath of empirical findings, they are often viewed separately, perhaps even in an adversarial sense. Yet, we show them to be formally nested within a more general mathematical framework which is partially derived from the Hodgkin-Huxley models. Mathematical analysis of this framework explains why these equivalent formal systems that describe the mind, on the one hand, and brain, on the other, provide statistically accurate descriptions and predictions of observed data. To the extent that the models describe mental and neural events, then, the findings provide support for a parallelism or monism between mind and brain. We conjecture that a key link in this formal equivalence is the unidentified, unique strength function, v, of Luce's Existence Theorem.
Navigating the AI Era: Understanding Mechanisms, Impacts, and Policy Interventions for Inclusive Employment in Malaysia
Authors: Ekong Herlyn
Published: April 2024

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in Malaysia presents a transformative yet complex landscape for employment dynamics, with implications reaching far beyond economic realms into societal well-being. As Malaysia strides towards high-income status, the promises of AI adoption in driving productivity and innovation are juxtaposed with concerns over potential job displacement, skill mismatches, and socio-economic inequalities. This paper delves into the nuanced interplay between AI and employment in Malaysia, addressing pressing research questions surrounding the differential impacts across demographic groups and regions. Through a multidisciplinary lens integrating quantitative analysis, qualitative research methods, and stakeholder consultations, we uncover the mechanisms driving disparities in employment outcomes. Drawing on theoretical frameworks such as skill-biased technological change and job polarization theory, we contextualize our findings within Malaysia's socio-economic landscape, highlighting the imperative of inclusive policy interventions. Recommendations emphasize the need for targeted skills development, equitable access to AI technologies, and comprehensive policy frameworks to foster inclusive growth. Looking forward, our proposed future research agenda advocates for longitudinal studies and comparative analyses to inform evidence-based policies, ultimately harnessing the transformative potential of AI to drive sustainable development in Malaysia and beyond.
Increasing State Capacity through Central Bank Digital Currencies. A comparative account of the digital yuan and digital ruble.
Authors: Ehlke Roxana , Salzer Tim , Westermeier Carola
Published: April 2024

Central banks all over the world are considering the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Amidst heightened geopolitical contestation that increasingly manifests itself in and through financial infrastructures, the issue also has vital political and economic importance. A look at the developments and rationales behind CBDC projects not only sheds light on the perceived geopolitical trends and strategies to navigate them but also informs an understanding of state capitalisms by illustrating the modes of collaboration of between states, central banks and the private sector. To this end, the chapter examines the cases of the digital yuan and the digital ruble as projects which could provide states with high degrees of capacity domestically as well as internationally. The chapter compares the two CBDC projects based on an analysis of official central bank documents, statements of board members as well as reports and commentaries by other financial and political actors.
Global Care Policy Index 2022 Country Report: Philippines
Authors: Haolie Jiang , Subburaj Saisahana , Paul Anju Mary
Published: April 2024

The Philippines had an overall GCPI score of 7.23 (out of 10) placing it in the higher end of the “Maturing” Index Band. Its strong performance was buoyed by its high levels of protection for domestic workers in Sub-Index B and strong maternity leave provisions in Sub-Index A. However, inadequate provisions for dependent care leave and flexible work arrangements presented a significant shortfall in its performance in Sub-Index A. In 2012, the Philippines was the second country to ratify C189, the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, subsequently passing the Domestic Workers Act in 2013. Still, the Philippines has much room for improvement in its implementation and enforcement of domestic worker protections, despite its relatively strong performance in Sub-Index B.
Global Care Policy Index 2020 Country Report: Singapore
Authors: Liu Karen , Paul Anju Mary
Published: April 2024

Singapore’s Employment Act and social security provisions offer benefits for Singaporean families with childcare responsibilities, however the country lacks family-friendly workplace policies. Meanwhile, paid domestic workers (who are a support pillar for many Singapore households) face less favorable working and living conditions. As such, Singapore’s policy regime for caregivers and careworkers is rated on the low end of the “Maturing” band under the Global Care Policy Index (GCPI).
Faktor–faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Impulse Buying Dengan Emosi Positif Sebagai Variabel Mediasi
Authors: Debora Natasha , Setiobudi Auditia
Published: April 2024

Perkembangan industri fashion menandakan bahwa industri fashion adalah industri yang menjanjikan. Usaha yang bergerak di bidang fashion menjadi salah satu potensi bisnis dengan gaya hypebeast dan streetwear. Penelitian ini akan membahas hedonic consumption, store atmosphere, dan fashion involvement terhadap impulse buying yang dimediasi oleh emosi positif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh hedonic consumption, store atmosphere, dan fashion involvement terhadap emosi positif dan impulse buying serta untuk mengetahui kemampuan emosi positif memediasi pengaruh hedonic consumption, store atmosphere, dan fashion involvement terhadap impulse buying. Penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan menggunakan 100 responden. SmartPLS digunakan untuk membantu mengolah data yang didapatkan melalui kuesioner yang disebar secara online. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hedonic consumption berpengaruh signifikan terhadap impulse buying, store atmosphere tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap impulse buying, fashion involvement berpengaruh signifikan terhadap impulse buying, hedonic consumption berpengaruh signifikan terhadap emosi positif, store atmosphere memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap emosi positif, fashion involvement tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap emosi positif, emosi positif tidak mampu memediasi pengaruh hedonic consumption, store atmosphere, dan fashion involvement terhadap impulse buying.
Implementation Of Annex 17 Concerning Aviation Security And Safety Supervision By Aviation Security Soekarno Hatta Airport Cengkareng Jakarta
Authors: Saifullah Saifullah , Doddy Mulyono
Published: April 2024

Aviation safety depends on various factors, including the condition of the aircraft, the condition of the flight crew, infrastructure and natural factors, seen as a combination of various aspects such as quality, reliability, availability, stability and security. The problems of this research are: (1) How is Annex 17 implemented? regarding Aviation Security and Safety Supervision by Aviation Security at Soekarno Hattta Cengkareng Jakarta Airport? (2) What are the inhibiting factors in monitoring aviation security and safety by Aviation Security at Soekarno Hatta Cengkareng Airport, Jakarta? The research method used in this research is normative empirical, with primary data and secondary data. Data collection procedures were carried out by conducting literature studies and field studies. The results of the research show, Implementation of Annex 17 concerning Aviation Security and Safety Supervision by Aviation Security at Soekarno Hattta Airport, Cengkareng, Jakarta. carried out through preventive and repressive supervision. Preventive supervision is carried out by conducting outreach activities on aviation safety regulations and to related parties at Soekarno Hatta Cengkareng Airport, Jakarta, determining the operational performance of airport services and air transportation, and coordinating with government agencies and related parties at the airport. Repressive supervision is carried out by monitoring, inspecting and directly assessing all aspects related to aviation safety at Soekarno Hatta Cengkareng Airport, Jakarta.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Tingkat Pengangguran Se-Eks Karisidenan Pati Tahun 2010-2019
Authors: Nugroho Akid Shofiyanto , Arif Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Jumlah penduduk di Indonesia yang tergolong sangat banyak dan telah menduduki sebagai negara dengan jumlah penduduk terbanyak peringkat empat menjadikan masalah baru yang harus dihadapi oleh pemerintah yaitu tingkat pengangguran yang tinggi. Studi ini membahas untuk mengetahui hubungan antara jumlah penduduk, angka partisipasi sekolah, upah minimum, dan produk domestik regional bruto terhadap tingkat pengangguran terbuka se-eks karisidenan pati. Metode analisis yang digunakan pada studi ini dengan metode model panel dengan menggunan data sekunder. Penelitian ini membawakan hasil bahwa tingkat pengangguran terbuka di eks-karisidenan pati dipengaruhi oleh upah minimum. Sementara, jumlah penduduk, angka partisipasi sekolah, dan PDRB tidak memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Word Of Mouth, Dan Media Promosi Terhadap Minat Beli Konsumen Kota Tangerang Pada Aplikasi Marketplace Blibli (Studi Kasus Pada Blibli)
Authors: Alexander  , Yanti Puspa Rini  , Adrian Maulana Chandra
Published: April 2024

Jika dilakukan pengujian secara simultan terhadap variabel X1, X2, dan X3 maka korelasi determinasi didapatkan adalah adalah 0,686 atau 68,6 %. Sehingga Kesimpulan yang dapat ditarik ialah variabel bebas (X1, X2, X3) terhadap Variabel terikat (Y) sebesar 68,6%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 31,4% dipengaruhi variabel lain di luar penelitian ini. Jika dilihat dari hasil uji hipotesis di peroleh Thitung untuk Kualitas Pelayanan Sebesar 10.0352, Thitung Word Of Mouth sebesar 13,806, dan Thitung Media Promosi sebesar 13,080 dengan Ttabel sebesar 1,65675 dengan kata lain Ho ditolak Ha diterima
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk Dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Kevin Vapestore Kesugihan Cilacap
Authors: Hakim  , Muhamad Yusuf Efendi
Published: April 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan data dan penjelasan apakah variabel kualitas produk dan kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. peneliti melakukan penelitian secara langsung dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada Pelanggan Toko Kevin Vapestore Kesugihan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kevin Vapestore Kesugihan dengan judul “Pengaruh Kualitas Produk dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan Kevin Vapestore”. Hasil perolehan uji T pada variabel Kualitas Produk (X1) diperoleh probabilitas sig 0,007 < 0,05, maka (H1) diterima; Uji T pada variabel Kualitas Pelayanan (X2) diperoleh probabilitas sig 0,000 < 0,05maka (H2) diterima, dengan F hitung sebesar 811,449 > F tabel 3,102 dan nilai signifikansi 0,000 sehingga menghasilkan nilai 0,05. Untuk Kevin Vapestore Kesugihan, diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan dengan memperhatikan indikator-indikator yang mempengaruhi kepuasan pelanggan. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan cara memperbaiki kualitas produk dan kualitas pelayanan.
Pengaruh Brand Image Terhadap Keputusan Memilih Sekolah Di MTs Arrahmah Purwotengah Papar Kediri
Authors: Evi Husniati Sya’idah  , Tontowi Jauhari
Published: April 2024

Reputasi layanan atau komoditas dapat dibangun dan dibongkar dengan cepat. Oleh karena itu, sangat penting untuk membangun dan menumbuhkan reputasi atau brand image suatu entitas, termasuk lembaga pendidikan. MTs Arrahmah terus menghadapi persaingan yang kuat dari lembaga pendidikan lain yang sebanding, termasuk sekolah negeri dan swasta. Oleh karena itu, sangat penting bagi MTs Arrahmah untuk meningkatkan reputasi mereknya untuk menarik lebih banyak calon siswa dan orang tua untuk memilih lembaga pendidikan ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak Brand Image terhadap proses pengambilan keputusan saat memilih sekolah di MTs. Arrahmah.
Anteseden Nilai Perusahaan Dengan Struktur Modal Sebagai Variabel Intervening (Studi Empiris Pada Perusahaan Sub-Sektor Makanan dan Minuman Yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode 2019-2022)
Authors: Rina Sulistiyowati  , Peng wi  , Trida  , Yopie Chandra
Published: April 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian untuk menguji anteseden Nilai Perusahaan dengan Struktur Modal sebagai variabel intervening. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder, populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan subsector makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di BEI tahun 2019 sampai dengan tahun 2022.  Penelitian ini menggunakan purposive sampling sebagai metode pengambilan sampel, dengan kriteria sebagai sampel penelitian yang diambil sebanyak 15 perusahaan. Metode analisis persamaan struktural yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah PLS. Pada hasil penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa Profitabilitas berpengaruh terhadap Struktur Modal, Likuiditas berpengaruh terhadap Struktur Modal, Komisaris Independen berpengaruh terhadap Struktur Modal, Profitabilitas tidak berpengaruh terhadap Nilai Perusahaan, Likuiditas berpengaruh terhadap Nilai Perusahaan, Komisaris Independen berpengaruh terhadap Nilai Perusahaan, Struktur Modal berpengaruh terhadap Nilai Perusahaan, Struktur Modal mampu memediasi pengaruh Profitabilitas terhadap Nilai Perusahaan. Struktur Modal mampu memediasi pengaruh Likuiditas terhadap Nilai Perusahaan, Struktur Modal tidak mampu memediasi pengaruh Komisaris Independen terhadap Nilai Perusahaan.
Pengaruh Disiplin Belajar Dan Komunikasi Interpersonal Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa SMA Swasta Beryayasan Buddha di Propinsi Sumatera Utara
Authors: Kosin Jenny , Adrian  , The Lianah
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh masih terdapat nilai hasil belajar siswa SMA yang belum sesuai harapan. Siswa yang mengikuti kegiatan pembelajaran di sekolah tentunya mengharapkan hasil pembelajaran yang maksimal sehingga disiplin  belajar  dan  komunikasi  interpersonal harus di perhatikan dalam menentukan hasil belajar siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) untuk menguji seberapa besar pengaruh yang signifikan antara disiplin belajar terhadap hasil belajar siswa SMA yang beryayasan Buddha di Sumatera Utara. (2) untuk menguji seberapa besar pengaruh yang signifikan komunikasi interpersonal terhadap hasil belajar siswa SMA yang  beryayasan  Buddha  di  Sumatera Utara. (3) untuk mengetahui sebarapa besar adanya yang signifikan bersama-sama disiplin  belajar  dan komunikasi  interpersona terhadap  hasil  belajar  siswa  SMA  yang  beryayasan  Buddha di  Sumatera Utara.
Economic Consequences of Mass Migration: The Venezuelan Exodus in Peru
Authors: Boruchowicz Cynthia , Martinelli César , Parker Susan W.
Published: April 2024

We study the effects of an unexpected and large migration from Venezuela on Peruvian labor markets. From 2017 to 2019, about 800,000 Venezuelans migrated to Peru, with 84% settling in the Lima metropolitan area. The percentage of Venezuelans in the working age population in Lima increased from nearly 0 to over 10%, with migrants having higher education on average than the local labor force. We propose a simple assignment model of the labor market, which suggests that migration will lead to a reallocation of local workers toward low-skilled jobs. Using synthetic control methods and comparing Lima with a group of other Peruvian metropolitan areas, we find evidence of adjustment in occupational structure in the direction predicted by the model with few decreases in employment of local workers.
 
JEL Classification Codes: F22; J04; O15
Adaptation and Initial Validation of Student Stress Inventory for Use among Malaysian Secondary School Students
Authors: Abdul Kudus Farah Nadiah , Shamsul Nur Syazera , Abd Rahman Shukran
Published: April 2024

The paper discusses the process to adapt the Student Stress Inventory (SSI) and reports the finding of its content validation.  The process entailed, firstly, forward and backward translation of items to be used in a new population of test takers whose culture is different from that of the original SSI standardisation sample.  The translation process was accomplished by subject matter experts (SMEs) who are well-versed in the English and Malay languages. They too understand the nature and extent of culture in the destination and original culture. The second stage is the item verification process in which five SMEs (Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, Linguist, English teacher, and Parent) verified and provided comments on every item before subjecting them to content and face validation stage. 10 SMEs, who were Psychology graduates, have been engaged to judge if the adapted Malay items are essential in measuring the construct-in-question among the Malay test takers. The SME judgments were calculated to obtain the content validity ratio of each item. Items that do not meet the minimum value of CVR will be further reviewed. Besides, the feedback provided in the validation was used by the researchers to improve the face validity of the items.
Relationship between Religiosity and Psychological Distress among University Students during COVID-19 and Movement Control Order (MCO)
Authors: Janon Nazariah Sharie , CHE IZHAR AZHAD
Published: April 2024

The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced the Malaysian government to initiate a Movement Control Order (MCO) that requires people to stay at home. All businesses have been shut down including private and public higher learning institutions. This pandemic and the MCO may add to the existing stress faced by university students as past studies have reported that psychological distress is prevalent among them. In addition, earlier studies associated low levels of psychological distress with high religiosity. In this regard, this study would like to investigate if there is any association between the degree of psychological distress reported by university students and their religiosity during the pandemic and the MCO. This study was conducted on a purposive sample of Malaysian Muslim undergraduate and postgraduate students (N = 257, Mage = 22.28, SD = 2.16) using the IIUM Religiosity Scale (IIUMRelS) and the General Health Questionnaires (GHQ-12). The results suggest higher average scores in religiosity and lower scores in psychological distress. Furthermore, there was a weak but statistically significant negative correlation between religiosity and psychological distress (r = -.286, p <0.01). These findings provide good suggestions for future studies to explore the predictive effect of religiosity on psychological distress as in this study both variables are associated.
The Effects of Perceived Threats and Social Media Exposure about COVID-19 on Mental Health in Malaysia
Authors: Fadzil Zeynep Umran , Lourdunathan Pamilia
Published: April 2024

The objective of this study is to examine the effects of perceived threats and social media exposure of COVID-19 on mental health. For this cross-sectional design survey-based study, a sample of 315 university students in Malaysia, aged between 19 to 35 years (Mean age = 23.31, SD = 2.808), were recruited by cluster sampling. Sociodemographic variables, perception of threat level of COVID-19, social media exposure level of COVID-19 and mental health of individuals was measured through a collection of online self-reported data. Standard multiple regression and hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted. Results showed that individuals with higher levels of social media exposure had lower levels of mental health problems, whereas individuals with a higher level of perception of threat had more mental health problems. Findings of this study has great implementations in research as it shows that the pandemic-related perception of threat generates mental health problems. As such, for the purpose of strengthening mental health services, campaigns and interventions should be introduced by policy makers, the government and mental health practitioners.
The Subjective Burden of Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia in Pekanbaru
Authors: Siregar Juliarni
Published: April 2024

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder experienced for a long time and accompanied by several times relapse. It gives negative impacts, recognised as the objective and subjective burdens, on families who care for schizophrenic patients (caregiver). The objective burdens were related to high medical costs, while the subjective burdens were related to emotional and social pressure in treating a schizophrenic patient. This study aimed to identify the subjective burden of caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Pekanbaru City. It will be the basis for determining the appropriate treatment for schizophrenic patients in the community. The method used was a survey involving 31 caregivers as research samples determined using cluster sampling techniques, obtained from 6 sub-districts of 12 subdistricts, namely Rumbai, Rumbai Pesisir, Senapelan, Payung Sekaki, Sukajadi, and Marpoyan Damai. Researchers used the Indonesian version of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale as a research instrument, validated by Utami (2011). The statistical analysis used was a descriptive statistical analysis. This research showed that most caregivers suffered from subjective burden in the moderate category (38.70%). The main burden includes the feeling of unable to care while feeling overburdened occupied the second position and the lowest was the feeling of rejection. Female caregivers mostly felt a higher burden than males. Furthermore, caregivers aged over 60 years old showed the feeling of overburdened and unable to care higher than other ages, but lower in rejection than others.
Analysis of the Notoriety of General Press and Radio Media in Spain
Authors: Álvaro Serna-Ortega  , Antonio Castillo-Esparcia  , Andrea Moreno-Cabanillas
Published: April 2024

Digitalisation has transformed the dynamics of interaction between the media and its audience, requiring rapid transmission of information and adaptation to the diversity of approaches in the current media space (Casero-Ripollés, 2010; Peña Fernández et al., 2019). This research seeks to determine the notoriety of the main Spanish national generalist press and radio media. It also aims to evaluate the differences in recognition according to the socio[1]demographic characteristics of the subjects. The study is of an inferential-correlational type and employs a quantitative approach methodology, with a questionnaire as a data collection tool and a sample of 385 participants randomly distributed throughout Spain. Statistical procedures such as correlation matrices and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were applied to study the relationships between variables. The results reveal that El País leads in notoriety among newspapers, while SER stands out among general radio stations. The select groups are completed by El Mundo and ABC; and the COPE, respectively. Level of education, nationality, age and socio-economic status are the variables that show statistically significant inter-group differences in terms of cumulative recognition indexes. However, in the case of radio, relevant variations are also observed in terms of ideological issues, potentially marked by a circumstantial component. It is worth noting that in none of the scenarios measured does gender act as a differentiating variable. The conclusions reveal a notoriety of the media relatively in line with their audience ratings, although there are other conditioning elements, such as the trajectory of the medium
Digital Competencies and their Impact on Public Servants' Productivity in Peru
Authors: Wilfredo-Alexander Medina-Esquivel  , Ofelia-Carol Cernaqué-Miranda  , Fausto-Enrique Prudenci-Cuela
Published: April 2024

In an increasingly digitized environment, with a heavy reliance on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), the significance of digital competencies (DC) in the public sector is undeniably crucial. This study focuses on assessing the impact of DC on the productivity of public servants in a governmental entity in Peru during 2022. Utilizing logistic regression analysis on a sample of 134 participants, and asserting a 99% confidence level with a 3.8% margin of error, it is concluded that DC accounts for a significant proportion (24.9%) of productivity variability. The analysis identifies a deficiency in DC among older public servants, following an examination of skills in information, communication, creation, digital security, and digital empathy. While communication sk ills are prominent, creative abilities emerge as the most vulnerable aspect. This study advocates for the implementation of a training program aimed at enhancing DC, with a particular emphasis on creative skills, and adopting a tailored approach for digital natives and immigrants. The training plan should be underpinned by the proposed concept of DC within a directed acyclic diagram, illustrating the integration and interrelation of the five key digital skills - information, communication, creation, digital security, and digital empathy - thereby enhancing productivity through increased effectiveness and efficiency
Childhood Obesity in the Spanish Digital Press: A Social Problem with Individual Causes and Consequences
Authors: Flora Marín-Murillo  , Iñigo Marauri-Castillo  , María del Mar Rodríguez-González
Published: April 2024

The media plays an important role in prevention, awareness-raising and education of society regarding childhood obesity, a public health problem that is showing signs of a pandemic. This is happening in Spain, currently the fourth European country in terms of boys and girls who are overweight or obese. This investigation analyzes how the main Spanish digital newspapers talk about childhood obesity to the population. This research uses framing theory to study all content featuring childhood obesity as its main topic during 2020 and 2021 in six of the country's most relevant digital newspapers. The main conclusions show that, in line with previous studies, the newspapers identify childhood obesity as a social problem that requires solutions from society as a whole, although regarding both the causes and the consequences, there is a predominate individual view focused on habits and attitudes among parents and children.
Cobertura del Covid-19 en la Prensa Local en España: Tradicionales vs Nativos Digitales
Authors: Tatiana Santos-Gonçalves  , María-José Ufarte-Ruiz  , Francisco-José Murcia-Verdú
Published: April 2024

En este estudio analizamos las diferencias en la cobertura mediática del COVID-19 en los periódicos locales tradicionales y en los locales nativos digitales. En particular, estudiamos la evolución en el interés por el COVID-19 en España tanto en los periódicos locales tradicionales y nativos digitales como el de sus correspondientes lectores. Para ello, realizamos un estudio comparativo de estos dos tipos de medios locales, analizando una base de datos constituida por 278.611 textos periodísticos sobre el coronavirus publicados por la prensa local española en Facebook. Nuestro análisis estadístico muestra que, si bien el interés general por el COVID-19 en los periódicos locales tradicionales y nativos digitales fue similar y alto, se observaron algunas diferencias significativas. Aunque ambos medios locales mostraron menor interés en las fases finales, en los medios locales nativos digitales fue mayor que en los tradicionales. Curiosamente, los datos muestran ocurrió lo contrario con los lectores de medios locales tradicionales, que revelaron ligeramente más interés. El estudio también apunta que el interés de los medios locales nativos digitales y de sus lectores fue significativamente más sincronizado y similar que el de los medios locales tradicionales, donde los lectores mostraron significativamente más interés que los medios. De esta forma, los medios locales nativos digitales han conseguido monitorizar mejor el interés de sus lectores, publicando noticias más de acuerdo con lo que sus usuarios querían. Esto pone de manifiesto que su gestión fue más dinámica durante la pandemia, adaptándose más rápidamente a las necesidades de la audiencia.
Effect of Stabilizer Levels and Storage Conditions on Texture and Viscosity of Peanut Butter
Authors: Totlani V.M. , Chinnan M.S.
Published: April 2024

Peanut butter samples containing various levels of stabilizer (0.0 to 2.0%) in fresh and stored conditions were subjected to texture and viscosity tests using Instron Universal Testing machine and Brookfield viscometer, respectively. In both tests, only the stabilizer level was found to significantly affect the texture firmness and viscosity of peanut butter. The two tests were unable to track the subtle changes that occurred in fresh peanut butter samples during the period of network formation at 26 C. However, pre-warming of the fresh sample to 35 C resulted in increased sensitivity in texture analysis. From the storage conditions and stabilizer concentrations studied, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% levels were found to be adequate in stabilizing peanut butter samples at 35 C for three months.
Pituitary Hyperplasia and Overt Hypothyroidism Induced by Methimazole in an Adolescent Girl with Resistance to Thyroid Hormone Accompanying Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Case Report
Authors: Kasemsripitak Staporn , Jaruratanasirikul Somchit , Saengkaew Tansit , Wejaphikul Karn
Published: April 2024

We describe a 13-year-old girl who presented at her local hospital with a diffuse goiter and had discrepant thyroid function test (TFT) of elevated free T4 (FT4), free T3 (FT3) levels with mildly elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and a pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report of a pituitary hyperplasia. She was referred to our hospital where a repeat TFT found low FT4 and high TSH levels, and high levels of antithyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) and anti-thyroglobulin (anti-TG) antibodies, leading to the diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) with overt primary hypothyroidism. The girl had a good response after daily 100 µg levothyroxine treatment for 8 months with decreased goiter size along with disappearance of the pituitary mass. However, her FT4 and FT3 levels were elevated while the TSH was in the high normal range, although at this time there were no signs of hyperthyroidism. A genetic study confirmed our provisional diagnosis that the patient had a p.Pro453Thr monoallelic loss-of-function mutation of the thyroid hormone receptor beta (THRB) gene, suggesting the diagnosis of coexisting resistance to thyroid hormone-β (RTHβ) and HT in this patient.
RELIGIOUS PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN RELATION TO RELIGIOUS COUNSELING PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES
Authors: Nelisma Yuliana , Muslima Muslima , Elviana Elviana
Published: April 2024

The study in this research is about the religious psychology of children and adolescents in relation to religious counseling programs and strategies. The research model used is a literature study that discusses the religious psychology of children and adolescents in relation to religious counseling programs and strategies, referring to articles or findings related to this matter.
EXPLORATION OF SELF DISCLOSURE: A PSYCHOSOCIAL BARRIER OF MERANTAU STUDENTS
Authors: Rahmi Alfi , Firman Firman , Syukur Yarmis , Zakaria Noor Syamilah
Published: April 2024

Self Disclosure is one of the social skills that must be possessed, especially for overseas students. These social skills will give birth to social interactions that will create good psychosocial conditions in social relationships. This study aims to describe the level of self-disclosure of overseas students in the Guidance and Counseling study program at the Bukittinggi State Islamic University. This type of research includes a quantitative descriptive research instrument, namely the self-disclosure scale. The population in the study were guidance and counseling students from outside West Sumatra, totaling 43 people. Sampling was taken using a non-probability sampling technique with a purposive sampling technique. The results of the study revealed that the self-disclosure level of overseas students at Bukittinggi State Islamic University was in the moderate category with 65.11% while the highest self-disclosure aspect was in the aspect of cultural perception. Research findings based on gender reveal that female students are more open than male students, namely in the aspects of perception of culture, perception of gender, perception of listeners, and perception of topics while men are more open in aspects of self-knowledge.
PENGARUH LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK TERHADAP KESTABILAN EMOSI WARGA BINAAN REMAJA
Authors: Tanjung Eva Novianti Tanjung , Yusri Fadhilla , Nelisma Yuliana
Published: April 2024

This research is motivated by the phenomena found in Class II A prison in Sibolga which shows that inmates still have low emotional stability displayed by teenagers, such as being easily provoked by ridicule given by friends, and causing fights. Researchers are more focused on youth assisted residents in Class II A Sibolga Lapas. To increase the emotional stability of the assisted adolescents, one of the services in guidance and counseling is group guidance, which aims for researchers to find out the effect of group guidance services on the emotional stability of Class II A Sibolga prison residents. This study belongs to the Pre-Experimental Model One Group Pretest and Posttest Design. The population in this study were 26 residents of Barus Prison. The technique used in sampling was the Non-Random Sampling technique, namely Purposive Sampling where sampling was taken based on certain considerations, the samples were Youth Assisted Residents of Class II A Sibolga Prison who were indicated to have low emotional stability, namely 9 inmates. The data collection instrument was the Likert Scale, data analysis used a non-parametric statistical test with the Wilcoxon signed rank test with the help of (SPSS) 24. The results show that the value of the Z test (Wilcoxon) shows the difference between pretest and posttest. The results of Wilcoxon calculations for the Z table value are -2.675b. based on the applicable provisions the Wilcoxon test results sig p value of 0.007 < α (α = 0.05) which means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. From the results of the Wilcoxon test calculations, it can be concluded that there is an increase in emotional stability after being given group guidance services.
PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER ANAK DENGAN POLA ASUH DEMOKRATIS
Authors: Yusra Affan , Rahmayanty Dinny , Mita Nuramita , Hatijah Erna Rahmawati , Sari Dwi Kurnia
Published: April 2024

This article discusses the influence of democratic parenting on the formation of children's character, the aim of which is for us to know what impacts the application of democratic parenting has on children, both good and bad. The author uses the literature observation method to summarize the results from various references which are then differentiated based on the type of research from each source used as a reference. In this context, democratic parenting patterns have positive and negative impacts on the formation of children's character, positive impacts include tolerance, independence, superior personality, the ability to share, respect for differences, and an attitude of not imposing the will of others. The impact of democratic parenting on children's social and emotional development includes children's ability to make friends easily, be willing to collaborate, show independence, and be willing to share. ant role of democratic parenting in shaping children’s character in a positive way.
IMPLEMENTASI MODEL BIMBINGAN TEMAN SEBAYA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI (TEKNIK PROBLEM SOLVING DALAM PENENTUAN KARIR PADA SISWA KELAS XII MAS HIDAYATUL INSAN)
Authors: Husna Alfina , Erawati Desi , Safitri Arini , Salasiah Salasiah
Published: April 2024

Self-confidence in determining one's career is something that often happens and is commonly discussed. Self-confidence is the ability to convince oneself of one's own abilities or the ability to develop positive values, either for oneself or for others. One of the teenage problems that often arise at this time is one related to career determination. Career determination is also influenced by whether or not a person's level of self-confidence is high. This study aims to look at the effect of peer relationships on self-confidence. The role of peers is to provide input in the form of instructions, reprimands, and directions. This study also aims to see the results of the application of peer guidance models to increase self-confidence using problem-solving techniques in determining student careers at MAS Hidayatul Insan Fi Ta'limiddin. This research is a combination of quantitative and qualitative (mixed methods). Qualitative data was obtained from interviews and observations, while quantitative data was obtained from questionnaires. From the results of the first questionnaire (pre-test), it can be seen that there are still many students who do not have a strong level of self-confidence and have not been able to determine their career planning. Furthermore, peer guidance is carried out in order to increase self-confidence and career determination. Based on the results (post-test) about self-confidence in determining students' careers that have been carried out, the results show that the majority have understood the guidance model that has been applied. So the results showed that based on the questionnaire that had been obtained, it was found that there was a low level of confidence in determining a career and experienced a significant increase in self-confidence after being given counseling guidance services in the form of treatment.
ANALISIS KINERJA GURU BK: PELAKSANAAN BIMBINGAN KLASIKAL DI SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN
Authors: Ayuna Rihya Syifa Qurrotu , Wahyuni Farah , Marjo Happy Karlina
Published: April 2024

This study aims to look at the performance of guidance and counseling teachers at SMKN 1 Cikarang Utara in the 2023/2024 academic year. This research uses a type of qualitative research with a case study design with a focus on developing an in-depth analysis of the performance of guidance and counseling teachers. Data collection techniques using observation of the environment of SMKN 1 Cikarang Utara, interviews with the head of bk coordination and 3 guidance and counseling teachers and documentation in the form of photos and collection of supporting data. Data validity techniques use validity and credibility tests by triangulation as reinforcement and supporting data. The results showed that the implementation of the classical guidance  program carried out went well in accordance with the objectives to be achieved. There is a change for the better in achieving service goals before and after being given a classical guidance program. These changes were accepted by several students. Changes that occur include changes in behavior, mindset, insight and knowledge.
LAYANAN BIMBINGAN KARIR DALAM UPAYA MENGURANGI KECEMASAN SISWA SMA DALAM PEMILIHAN KARIR
Authors: Putrie Asyavira Mahardini , Saadah Nurus
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the results of services in an effort to reduce students' anxiety in choosing a career using the SLR (Systrmatic literature review) method. Literature sources were obtained from the crossref metadata database in the Indonesian Bebrahasa journal for 2016-2023. In this research there are several results from career guidance services in an effort to reduce students' anxiety in choosing a career, including; (1) career guidance services; (2) career anxiety; and (3) the role of guidance and counseling teachers. There are several strategies from guidance services that have provided positive results in the success of career guidance services, including; (1) career guidance services, (2) trait factors, (3) Rational Emotive Therapy (TRE), (4) cognitive information processing career counseling, and (5) Client Centered Therapy.
PENGEMBANGAN KUALITAS PRIBADI KONSELOR SECARA PROFESIONAL DALAM PELAYANAN BIMBINGAN KONSELING: LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Dewi Dwika Sukma , Cahyani Lani , Marjo Happy Karlina
Published: April 2024

The goal in providing counseling services is to provide conditions which can help clients develop psychological strength to evaluate his behavior now, and can get that behavior now and can get behavior more effective. The process of learning to behave effectively is facilitated by creating warm counseling environment and application of various counseling procedures. To achieve this requires quality interpersonal relationships both between counselor and counselee. Counseling as a profession depicted by the counselor's appearance. A professional counselor is a figure who can present himself as a role model. Among competencies counselor, the most important thing is the personal quality of the counselor, because the counselor used as a person who must be able to display his true identity complete, precise and meaningful, and build good interpersonal relationships so that it becomes the driving force for the success of the service. Personal counselor is wrong one of them is an "instrument" that can determine positive results in counseling process, because the core of the therapeutic process in counseling is the relationship built between the counselor and the counselee. So personal qualities counselor is essential for counselors to achieve their goals optimal in the counseling process.
KODE ETIK DALAM PROFESI KONSELOR BERDASARKAN ORGANISASI PROFESI BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING (ABKIN) DAN ORGANISASI KONSELOR LAINNYA
Authors: Marjo Happy Karlina , Nashrullah Shabrina Zakira , Salamah Nur Syita
Published: April 2024

The counselor profession has an important role in helping individuals overcome various emotional challenges and problems. In carrying out their duties, counselors are expected to adhere to a strict code of ethics, which guides their professional behavior. The code of ethics for counselors is established by the counselor professional institution. For the Indonesian territory, the code of ethics for counselors is determined by the Indonesian Counseling Guidance Association (ABKIN). A code of ethics is a guide or guideline for professional behavior or a moral foundation that is practiced, secured and upheld by counselors as members of professional organizations. This article explores aspects of the ABKIN code of ethics, codes of ethics of other counselor professions and compares the ABKIN Code of Ethics with codes of ethics issued by other counselor organizations, such as the American Counseling Association (ACA) in the United States. The method used in this research is a literature study with a qualitative descriptive approach. The data source comes from collecting documents in the form of books and previous research originating from various references. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis. The results of this research provide a better understanding of the importance of ethics in the counselor profession and illustrate how codes of ethics function as a guide to professional behavior for counselors based on regulations issued by several counselor organizations.
Sistem Pendukung Keputusan menggunakan Metode WASPAS (Weight Aggregated Sum Product Assesment) Menentukan Kepala Pekon di Pekon Totokarto Kabupaten Pringsewu
Authors: Anggraeni Elisabet Yunaeti , Suyono Suyono , Kurniawan Agung
Published: April 2024

Pemilihan kepala pekon terbaik dilakukan di pekon Toto Karto kabupaten Pringsewu, pemilihan kepala pekon ini diadakan setiap 5 tahun dan pemilihan ini untuk dapat memotivasi warga dan perangkat pekon untuk membuat pekonnya menjadi lebih baik dan meningkat kearah perbaikan kualitas SDM yang ada di pekon Toto Karto Kabupaten Pringsewu. Pemilihan kepala pekon dengan cara  menggunakan metode ini akan bisa membantu kearah yang lebih baik. Adapun penilaian tim untuk menentukan siapa kepala pekon yang terpilih adalah apabila calon kepala  pekon yang memiliki nilainya paling tinggi. Dalam menentukan kepala pekon digunakan sistem pendukung keputusan. Selain itu keunggulan dalam menentukan kepala pekon, agar dapat membantu pekon Toto Karto di kabupaten Pringsewu  dalam memilih kepala pekon untuk menerima anggaran pekon. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk membuat sistem pendukung keputusan pemilihan kepala pekon di pekon Toto Karto dengan metode Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assement (WASPAS). Kriteria yang digunakan adalah fisik, usia, kepribadian, pendidikan dan pengalaman kerja. Penerapan dalam metode Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assement (WASPAS) akan membantu dalam menentukan siapa kepala  pekon yang terpilih di pekon Toto Karto Kabupaten Pringsewu. Hasil yang didapat adalah A1 12.00 sebagai kepala pekon di pekon Toto Karto Kabupaten Pringsewu.
Perbandingan Algoritma Decision Tree dan Naive Bayes dalam Klasifikasi Data Pengaruh Media Sosial dan Jam Tidur Terhadap Prestasi Akademik Siswa
Authors: Husaini Al - , Hariyanti Ifani , Raharja Agung Rachmat
Published: April 2024

Masalah : Penerapan dan perbandingan algoritma Decision Tree dan naïve bayes berkaitan dengan studi kasus mengenai dampak penggunaan media sosial dan pola tidur terhadap kinerja akademik mahasiswa.Tujuan: Kontribusi yang signifikan terhadap pemahaman tentang bagaimana media sosial dan kebiasaan tidur bersama-sama mempengaruhi kinerja akademik mahasiswa dengan penerapan algoritma Decision Tree dan Naïve BayesMetode: Pada penelitian ini perbandingan algoritma Decision Tree dan algoritma Naive Bayes digunakan untuk klasifikasi data pengaruh media sosial dan jam tidur terhadap prestasi akademik siswa.Hasil: Model interpretasi yang dibuat menghasilkan akurasi yang lebih tinggi untuk algoritma Decision Tree dibandingkan dengan Naive Bayes dengan akurasi sebesar 86,67% sedangkan Naive Bayes yaitu 70,00%, hal ini mengidikasikan kedua algoritma tersebut dapat mengklasifikasikan data terkait pengaruh media sosial dan jam tidur terhadap kinerja akademik siswa dengan menyesuaikan fitur dan penerapan algoritma yang digunakan.Kesimpulan: Algoritma Decision Tree mendapatkan hasil dengan interpretasi intuitif melalui representasi Decision Tree yang sesuai untuk data terstruktur, sedangkan  penggunaan algoritma Naive Bayes lebih efisien dalam menangani data dengan fitur yang indepedensi atau tidak adanya hubungan yang signifikan dari fitur fitur yang ada.Kata kunci: akademisi, media sosial, jam tidur, Decision Tree, Naive Bayes