bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Permasalahan Broken Home Terhadap Self-Esteem dan Motivasi Belajar Siswa di SMP Muhammadiyah Rongkop
Authors: Nuryani Dwi , Syafi’i Syafi’i , Susanto Bambang , Hidayati Awik
Published: January 2024

Belajar merupakan kegiatan yang mutlak dilakukan oleh seorang pelajar. Proses belajar yang baik harus mempunyai dasar rasa kepercayaan dan motivasi yang tinggi dari dalam diri sendiri. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk meneliti tentang pengaruh broken home terhadap self-esteem dan motivasi belajar siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Dalam mengumpulkan data peneliti menggunakan kuisioner dan wawancara. Peneliti mengumpulkan data dari siswa SMP Muhammadiyah Rongkop khususnya di kelas IX. Peneliti mengumpulkan 30 respon dari kuisioner dengan cara mendistribusikan kuisioner melalui Google Form. Kemudian, peneliti melakukan wawancara terhadap lima siswa yang sudah dipilih dengan kategori hasil yang paling signifikan menunjukkan adanya pengaruh negative dari broken home. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa broken home memberi pengaruh negative terhadap peserta. Broken home membuat tingkat self-esteem siswa menjadi rendah sehingga menyebabkan hilangnya rasa kepercayaan diri. Broken home juga membuat tingkat motivasi belajar siswa menjadi rendah dan menyebabkan siswa menjadi malas untuk belajar tanpa adanya dukungan dari orangtua maupun anggota keluarga lainnya. Permasalahan tersebut timbul karena tidak adanya keharmonisan keluarga yang membantu menstimulasi rasa percaya diri dan motivasi belajar siswa. Dengan demikian, peneliti berharap siswa dapat belajar nyaman di sekolah dengan adanya bimbingan dan dukungan dari pihak orangtua dan juga guru. Maka dari itu, siswa diharapkan akan mendapat hasil belajar siswa memuaskan.
Implementasi Manajemen Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Di TK Ananda 1 Kabupaten Semarang
Authors: Istiqomah Ita , Fauziah Syifa
Published: January 2024

Pendidikan merupakan faktor kunci dalam menentukan kualitas sumber daya manusia dan kemajuan sebuah bangsa. Manajemen kurikulum, sebagai bagian integral dari pendidikan, memainkan peran penting dalam mencapai tujuan pendidikan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis implementasi manajemen kurikulum merdeka belajar di TK Ananda 1 Kabupaten Semarang dan untuk menganalisis faktor pendukung dan penghambat dari keberhasilan pelaksanaan manajemen kurikulum merdeka di TK Ananda 1 Kabupaten Semarang. Metode penelitian yaitu menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan sumber data kepala sekolah dan guru kelas TK Ananda 1 Kabupaten Semarang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan Teknik triagulasi. Hasil Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dalam pemahaman implementasi manajemen kurikulum merdeka belajar di tingkat PAUD dan memberikan arahan bagi lembaga pendidikan lain yang ingin menerapkan kurikulum merdeka belajar. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini yaitu proses perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi telah mengikuti fungsi manajemen kurikulum secara komprehensif. Dengan melibatkan seluruh stackholder, seperti yayasan, komite sekolah, kepala sekolah, guru, dan perwakilan orang tua, fokus perencanaan terletak pada peningkatan kualitas lembaga pendidikan.
Digital Literacy As A Media Guide Amid Digital Disruption (Study of The Importance of Digital Literacy in The Era of Globalization)
Authors: Zuhri Syaifudin , Arif Rozaqul
Published: January 2024

The rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) in the last 15 years has made people aware of digital technology is importance in life. However, the impact of this technology has created an "information tsunami" on a large scale, even an explosion of information explosions (information explosions) at any time. It spreads widely without knowing boundaries, space and time, so that people often get confused about which information is correct and which is false. Hoax, which one can educate and which one plunges. This research wants to explore the urgency of digital media literacy in dealing with the flood of information amidst the ongoing digital disruption. Media and digital literacy can be used as an approach that focuses on critically analyzing media content and the right way to behave. When the Internet presented a variety of new media platforms, the era of media convergence occurred; literacy is very important for society because it can be a guide (guide) in behaving, including selecting and analyzing any information received from digital media. In this study, researchers used a qualitative descriptive method, using a literature study method, because this research is intended to explore the phenomenon of the development of digital literacy as one of the new challenges in today's era. This article is intended to provide an understanding of digital literacy, so it is hoped that it can be useful as a contribution to knowledge about community empowerment in the era of globalization.
Estimation of parameters for small areas using hierarchical Bayes method in the case of known model hyperparameters
Authors: Kubacki Jan
Published: January 2024

In the paper the method of parameters estimation using hierarchical Bayes (HB) method in the case of known model hyperparameters for a priori conditionals was presented. This approach has some advantage in comparison with subjective model parameters selection because of more simulation stability and allows obtaining estimates that has more regular distribution. As an example the data about average per capita income from Polish Household Budget Survey for counties (NUTS4) and auxiliary variables from Polish Tax Register (POLTAX) were used. The computation was done using WinBUGS software and R-project environment with R2WinBUGS package, which control the simulations in WinBUGS, and coda package, which allows performing the analysis of simulation results. In the paper sample code in R-project that can be used as a pattern for further similar applications was also presented. The efficiency of hierarchical Bayes estimation with other small area methods was compared. Such comparison was done for HB and EBLUP techniques, for which some consistency related to the precision of estimates obtained using both techniques was achieved.
Methods of representation for kernel canonical correlation analysis
Authors: Krzyśko Mirosław , Waszak Łukasz
Published: January 2024

Classical canonical correlation analysis seeks the associations between two data sets, i.e. it searches for linear combinations of the original variables having maximal correlation. Our task is to maximize this correlation. This problem is equivalent to solving the generalized eigenvalue problem. The maximal correlation coefficient (being a solution of this problem) is the first canonical correlation coefficient. In this paper we construct nonlinear canonical correlation analysis in reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces. The new kernel generalized eigenvalue problem always has the solution equal to one, and this is a typical case of over-fitting. We present methods to solve this problem and compare the results obtained by classical and kernel canonical correlation analysis.
Independence analysis of nominal data with the use of log-linear models in R
Authors: Brzezińska Justyna
Published: January 2024

Log-linear models are used to analyze the relationship between two or more categorical (e.g. nominal or ordinal) variables. The term log-linear derives from the fact that one can, through logarithmic transformations, restate the problem of analyzing multi-way frequency tables in terms that are very similar to ANOVA. Specifically, one may think of the multi-way frequency table to reflect various main effects and interaction effects that add together in a linear fashion to bring about the observed table of frequencies. There are several types of models between dependence and independence: homogenous association, partial association, conditional association and null model. Expected cell frequencies are obtained with the use of iterative proportional fitting algorithm (IPF) [Deming, Stephen 1940]. The next step is to derive model coefficients for single variables as well as for interaction parameter and the most useful tool for interpreting model parameter is odds and odds ratio. Log-linear models are available in R software with the use of loglm function in MASS library and glm function in stats library. In this paper log-linear analysis will be presented with the use of available packages on empirical datasets in economic area.
Income satisfaction and relative deprivation
Authors: Dudek Hanna , Landmesser Joanna
Published: January 2024

The main objective of the study is to identify determinants of income satisfaction in Poland. For this purpose, income situation of households in relative terms is analyzed. The effects of the relative deprivation on income satisfaction in various socio-demographic groups of households are also examined. The method of partially generalized ordered logit models is used in the paper. The empirical investigation is based on data from Household Budget Survey carried out by the Polish Central Statistical Office in 2009.
Forecasting of migration matrices in business demography
Authors: Gurgul Piotr , Zając Paweł
Published: January 2024

This paper demonstrates that the forecast of migration matrices can be conducted by means of updating procedures, well-known in the I-O theory. The authors use some of the most popular I-O updating procedures (RAS and some nonbiproportional approaches) and calculate measures of the ex-post error of predictions. While taking into account the measures of distance between two matrices, a ranking of forecasting methods of migration matrices (forecast horizon one) is established. Finally, the advantages and drawbacks of particular forecasting methods with respect to one-step ex-post forecasts of migration matrices are discussed.
Research on constructing composite index of objective well-being from China mainland
Authors: Xing Zhanjun , Chu Lei
Published: January 2024

This paper presents some results of the study employing the Quality of Life (QOL) index that was initiated in China during 1980s. Currently, some progress has been made in the research field. For one thing, many researchers defined QOL as a composite structure which included subjective and objective elements. Considerable summary of well-being indices has been constructed from different analysis units (e.g., cities, province, and nations). For another, statistical methods played an important part in determining the weights of these indices, either objective weighting or subjective weighting. This paper defines the concept of QOL as the quality of people's being, which is used in analyzing the well-being of people' living condition and also reflected their subjective well-being to the living condition. Based on this concept, an analytical system of Chinese people's well-being was elaborated. 115 indices from five aspects reflecting the characteristics of the Chinese people's objective well-being have been initially proposed. Economic well-being, health and basic survival well-being, social well-being, cultural well-being, political well-being and environmental well-being have been taken into consideration. Through the analysis of content validity of experts and correlation analysis, 58 indices were selected. The weights of the subjective and objective indices were determined through analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and principal component method respectively. By combining the weight coefficients obtained from the two approaches, the composite indicator of Chinese people’s objective well-being was performed and the objective well-being level of 30 Chinese provinces was evaluated.
Comments on the Klaus Vogel Lecture 2023: The Past, Present and Future of Destination-Based Income Taxation
Authors: Brant S.
Published: January 2024

In these comments, Stewart Brant responds to Professor Reuven Avi-Yonah’s Klaus Vogel Lecture for 2023 on the history of, the current state of affairs regarding and the prospects for destination-based income taxation.
People With Special Needs and Their Difficulties in Front Of Covid-19 in the Municipality
Authors: Krasniqi Safet , Spaçi Laura , Spaçi Flora
Published: January 2024

The paper addresses the impact of Covid-19 in the territory of the Municipality of Prizren. The article speaks of the impact and consequences of COVID-19 In certain strata of the population of the Municipality of Prizren, especially in that strata of people with disabilities of action, the difficulties in their communication with educational and health institutions at central and local level.An integral part of this article is the impact of the Pandemic on the local government, the difficulties in collecting municipal taxes such as self-revenue of municipalities and the impact of the pandemic on the essential change in initial planning of municipalities. Prizren during the pandemia issued decisions to extend the term of payment of municipal tax installments. Normally, the article starts from two aspects; Social aspect and legal aspect. In the social aspect, the increasing number of infected people, while the legal aspect (Fred, 2020) originates from the World Health Organization (WHO, 11.mars, 2020), which on March 11, 2020 announced the corona Covid-19 virus as global pandemic  (WHO, 2020).
المتطلبات اللازم توافرها لتطوير أداء كليات المجتمع الحكومية اليمنية في ضوء مبادئ الحوكمة
Authors: الفقيه صباح يحيى صالح , النور عبد الجبار الطيب أمين , الشرجبي عبد الرحمن محمد
Published: January 2024

هدفت الدراسة الى تحديد أهم المتطلبات اللازم توافرها لتطوير أداء كليات المجتمع الحكومية اليمنية في ضوء مبادئ الحوكمة
 ولتحقيق هدف الدراسة اعتمد منهج البحث الوصفي التحليلي، بتصميم وتطبيق استبانة على عينة بلغت (134) فرداً من موظفي كليات المجتمع الحكومية باليمن، وقد توصلت الدراسة الى عدة نتائج أهمها: ان متوسط درجة الأهمية الكلية للمتطلبات اللازمة توافرها لتطوير اداء كليات المجتمع باليمن جاءت بدرجة أهمية عالية، بلغت نسبة الموافقة الكلية على أهمية المتطلبات ككل من وجهة نظر الموظفين الأكاديميين والإداريين (عينة الدراسة) (80.82%)، وقد اشتملت قائمة المتطلبات على (25) متطلب جميعها جاءت بدرجة أهمية عالية أو عالية جداً، وتوزعت ضمن خمسة مجالات هي على الترتيب بحسب الأعلى أهمية: المتطلبات المادية، المتطلبات التنظيمية، المتطلبات الأكاديمية، المتطلبات التكنولوجية وأخيراً المتطلبات البشرية.. وفي ضوء نتائج الدراسة تم تقديم عدد من التوصيات والمقترحات.
أثر إدارة الجودة الشاملة (TQM) في الأداء الاستراتيجي: دراسة ميدانية في شركات الاتصالات اليمنية بأمانة العاصمة
Authors: صغير حمادي راشد محمد , المرهضي سنان غالب
Published: January 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تحديد أثر إدارة الجودة الشاملة (TQM) بأبعادها (دعم الإدارة العليا، التحسين المستمر، الإدارة بالحقائق والبيانات، التغذية العكسية) في الأداء الاستراتيجي، كما هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف على مستوى تطبيق إدارة الجودة الشاملة (TQM)، ومستوى الأداء الاستراتيجي في شركات الاتصالات اليمنية بأمانة العاصمة صنعاء، واستخدمت الدراسة منهج البحث الكمي ومن خلاله تم استخدام الأسلوب الوصفي التحليلي، كما تم استخدام الاستبانة كأداة رئيسية لجمع البيانات اللازمة لأغراض هذه الدراسة. وتمثل مجتمع الدراسة في جميع الموظفين البالغ عددهم (4,034) موظف في شركات الاتصالات اليمنية بأمانة العاصمة صنعاء وعددها (5) شركات هي (شركة سبأفون، شركة You، شركة يمن موبايل، شركة تيليمن، المؤسسة العامة للاتصالات)، وتم استخدام أسلوب العينة العشوائية الطبقية لاختيار أفراد عينة الدراسة، وتم توزيع عدد (975) استبانة على أفراد عينة الدراسة، واستعادة (808) استبانة صالحة للتحليل بنسبة (83%).
وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن مستوى تحقق إدارة الجودة الشاملة (TQM) كان (مرتفع نوعاً ما)، ومستوى تحقق الأداء الاستراتيجي كان (مرتفع نوعاً ما)، كما بينت نتائج الدراسة أن هناك أثر ذو دلالة إحصائية لإدارة الجودة الشاملة (TQM) في الأداء الاستراتيجي في شركات الاتصالات اليمنية بأمانة العاصمة صنعاء. وأوصت الدراسة بضرورة زيادة الاهتمام بتطبيق إدارة الجودة الشاملة (TQM) في شركات الاتصالات اليمنية وفق استراتيجية شاملة للجودة، ومكتوبة بشكل واضح ودقيق، وتكون جزء من الخطة الاستراتيجية للشركة، لما لذلك من أثر كبير في تحسين الأداء الاستراتيجي في تلك الشركات.
التقليد في التوحيد
Authors: اليامي محمود محمد عثمان
Published: January 2024

يهدف هذا البحث إلى بيان مفهوم التقليد في التوحيد، وذكر آراء الفرق فيه، مع الترجيح بين المذاهب ومدى أثرها في المسائل العقدية (وما هو أول واجب على المكلف؟)، وقد اتبعت في هذا البحث منهجين دراسيين هما:
-      المنهج الاستقرائي: والذي يوثق المسائل ويوردها من أمهات كتب المذاهب.
-      المنهج الوصفي التحليلي: والذي ينقل آراء العلماء من كتبهم.
واحتوى البحث على مقدمة، وأربعة مباحث، وخاتمة؛ تطرق المبحث الأول منها إلى تعريف مفهوم التقليد في اللغة وفي الشرع، واشتمل المبحث الثاني على مذاهب العلماء في مسألة التقليد في التوحيد، وأدلتهم ومناقشتها، وذكر المبحث الثالث أول واجب على المكلف ومذهب العلماء وأقوالهم، وخلص البحث إلى خاتمة.
وتوصل البحث إلى عدد من النتائج من أبرزها: أن التقليد مأخوذ من القلادة، ويأتي بمعنى التعليق، والتحمل، والإلزام، والمحاكاة، وأن أول ما يجب على المكلف النظر والتفكر؛ حتى يعلم ما يجب عليه. وهذا مذهب أهل العدل والتوحيد.
وأوصى الباحث بعدة توصيات من أبرزها: ضرورة القيام بدراسة نقدية جادة لموضوع الاجتهاد لدى أصحاب المدرسة العقلية الحديثة، وضرورة حث الباحثين على دراسة مسألة التقليد في التوحيد عند المتقدمين.
دور التجديد الاستراتيجي في إدارة أزمات قطاع الصناعات الدوائية اليمني
Authors: مفتاح محمد حسين علي , طواف عبدالخالق هادي محسن
Published: January 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى معرفة دور التجديد الاستراتيجي بأبعاده (الاستكشاف، استثمار الفرص، ريادة الأعمال، القيادة التشاركية، الفعل الاستراتيجي المنسق) في عملية إدارة أزمات قطاع الصناعات الدوائية اليمني، كما هدفت إلى التعرف إلى مستوى ممارسة التجديد الاستراتيجي وأبعاده، وكذا إدارة الأزمات وأبعادها في ذات القطاع، ولمحاولة كشف هذا الدور وتفسير هذه العلاقة، اعتمدت الدراسة على المنهج الكمي بأسلوبية التحليلي والوصفي، واستخدمت الدراسة أداة الاستبانة لجمع البيانات الميدانية من مجتمع الدراسة المتمثل في عشر شركات تمثل قطاع الصناعات الدوائية اليمني، بأسلوب الحصر الشامل للفئات الإدارية في هذه الشركات بعينة قدرها (415) مشاركًا، ولغرض تحليل البيانات والاستفادة منها استخدمنا برامج التحليل الإحصائي (Spss.26)، و(Amos.26)، وقد أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن هناك مستوى عاليًا من ممارسة التجديد الاستراتيجي في القطاع الدوائي، بينما ممارسة إدارة الأزمات كانت بمستوى فوق المتوسط، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أنه يوجد دور إيجابي معنوي للتجديد الاستراتيجي في إدارة أزمات قطاع الصناعات الدوائية، وأوصت الدراسة بعدة توصيات منها: أهمية اعتماد التجديد الاستراتيجي وزيادة الاهتمام بعملياته؛ لأنه ليس عملًا اعتياديا أو خطة روتينية بل هو اطاراً معرفيًا وإداريا للمنظمات للتغلب على التهديدات الخارجية والقيود الداخلية وفي الوقت نفسه تحسين الأداء، وكذا على الشركات المصنعة للأدوية العمل على كسر الجمود الاستراتيجي والبدء بالتجديد الاستراتيجي التدريجي مع الاستمرار في إنتاج أصناف جديدة، بالإضافة إلى ضرورة  الاهتمام بممارسة إدارة الأزمات خصوصًا الاستراتيجية الوقائية.
UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN DAN PENETAPAN KANDUNGAN FENOLIK TOTAL FRAKSI AIR EKSTRAK METANOL KULIT BATANG FALOAK
Authors: Rollando  , Monica Eva
Published: January 2024

Pengujian aktivitas antioksidan fraksi air ekstrak metanolik kulit batang faloakdilakukan secara kualitatif dan kuantitatif menggunakan senyawa radikal 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Prinsip metode DPPH adalah penurunan intensitas absorbansi larutanDPPH yang berbanding lurus dengan kenaikan konsentrasi senyawa antioksidan yangdinyatakan dengan Inhibition Concentration 50 (IC50). Penentuan kandungan fenolik totaldilakukan dengan pereaksi Folin-Ciocalteu dengan menggunakan standar baku asam galat.Prinsip metode Folin-Ciocalteu adalah senyawa fenolik teroksidasi oleh reagen Folin-Ciocalteusehingga larutan uji berwarna biru yang dapat diukur dengan spektrofotometer visibel padapanjang gelombang 750 nm. Kandungan fenolik total dinyatakan dengan massa ekivalen asamgalat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa fraksi air ekstrak metanolik kulit batang faloaksecara kualitiatif mempunyai senyawa antioksidan dan secara kuantitatif mempunyai nilai IC50sebesar 45,628 ± 1,474 μg/mL yang tergolong dalam antioksidan sangat kuat. Fraksi air ekstrakmetanolik kulit batang faloak memiliki kandungan fenolik total sebesar 6,971 ± 0,167 mgekivalen asam galat per gram fraksi air ekstrak metanol kulit batang faloak.
Digital Payment Preferences Toward E-Wallet DANA on Consumer Transactions in Banda Aceh City
Authors: Irfandi Dimas , Aliasuddin Aliasuddin
Published: January 2024

This study aims to analyze people's preferences in using E-Wallet DANA payments for consumer transactions in Banda Aceh City. The study used primary data through the calculation of the Slovin method, the number of samples used was 200 household samples. This study uses preferences so that a binary model approach is used in determining the model. The results showed that education, age, and income significantly affect digital payment preferences using DANA, while gender is not significant. Recommendations to the people of Banda Aceh City who have used DANA as a preferred tool for making transactions to conduct more education and information to increase consumer understanding of the benefits of using DANA. Recommendations to relevant governments to be an example in adopting digital payments using DANA in government transactions such as payment of local taxes and levies. Recommendations to further researchers to expand research variables add or replace with those that are following the possibilities that will occur in the future, and researchers can also conduct a more in-depth analysis related to the behavior of using the DANA.
Evaluasi Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh pada Mahasiswa Magister Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
Authors: Amran Haidar , Rabbani Muhammad Faizal , Hasanin Muhammad Hibatillah , Inayati Nurul Latifatul
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dilaksanakannya penelitian ini sebagai bentuk deskripsi, gambaran, dan evaluasi pelaksanaan pembelajaran jarak jauh yang ada di Prodi Magister Pendidikan Agama Islam Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta yang tentunya terdapat beberapa kendala ringan dan nantinya dapat diketahui evaluasi dari pelaksanaan pembelajaran jarak jauh sebagai bentuk untuk meminimalisir kendala-kendala yang lebih besar. Dengan metode penelitian kualitiatif deskriptif, dengan sumber-sumber hasil penelitiannya diperoleh dari wawancara, observasi, dan juga dokumentasi yang dilakukan di gedung Pascasarjana Magister Pendidikan Agama Islam kampus 2 Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta pada 12 Januari 2024. Hasilnya, evaluasi pelaksanaan pembelajaran jarak jauh setelah pandemi di Magister Pendidikan Agama Islam ini dapat dijadikan tolak ukur keefektifan mahasiswa dalam menangkap materi-materi yang telah disampaikan oleh dosen.
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Gulf Countries - A literature review
Authors:   Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia., Alzahrani Mansour Khater
Published: January 2024

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a medical condition distinguished by repetitive occurrences of the partial or complete blockage of the upper airway while an individual is asleep. This obstruction leads to a decrease in airflow, known as hypopnea, or a complete absence of airflow, known as apnea, lasting for a minimum of 10 seconds. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), it was found that 33% of middle-aged males and 39% of middle-aged women were identified as having a high risk of OSA. OSA exhibits a higher occurrence in males, with an estimated prevalence of 4% in men compared to 2% in women, resulting in a male-to-female ratio of 2:1. This condition has been identified as a significant factor leading to diminished quality of life and poor work productivity. The overall knowledge level was determined to be low for 80.7% of the Saudi population in a recent study on awareness of OSA and the factors that determine their awareness level. As a result, there is a level of awareness that has to be improved and addressed in Gulf countries. Thus, the present review discusses the distinct features of OSA and focuses on its prevalence in the countries included in the Gulf Corporation Council(GCC).
Analysis of Myocardial Left Ventricular Deformation During the Third Trimester of Healthy Pregnancy
Authors:   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine ,University of Kufa , Al-Furat Teaching Hospital, Najaf, Iraq., Al-Allak Hanan Mohsen Ali , Al-Aboodi Asaad Hasan Noaman ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine ,University of Kufa , Al-Furat Teaching Hospital, Najaf, Iraq.
Published: January 2024

Background: Pregnancy, a distinctive physiologic state, that associated with multiple changes in the several body systems. One of the affected systems is cardiovascular system , with volume overload being one of the typical adaptation encountered during pregnancy, with chronic volume overload being one of the characteristic changes experienced during pregnancy. However, the effect of these changes on left ventricular myocardial contractile function has not been fully illustrated. Aim: To assess the maternal cardiac function during the third trimester of healthy pregnancy using Speckle Tracking echocardiography. Patient and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in Al-Furat teaching hospital in the time period from 1st of April 2022 to 30 of May 2023. A total of 150 women were studied, they were classified into two groups: 75 pregnant women with normal singleton pregnancy at their third trimester served as study group and 75 non pregnant women served as control group. Clinical evaluation, anthropometric assessments, and two-dimensional M-mode and Doppler echocardiography as well as Speckle Tracking echocardiographic study had been done for each one of them to assess the left ventricular systolic function. Results: The two groups showed significant difference in accordance with weight , height & BMI. Global longitudinal strain (GLS) was significantly different between the study groups . Its Average value was decrease to -20.3 compared with -25.3 in control group. Besides, apical long-axis , three-, and four-chamber strain showed significant changes as well. With lowest strain value was the apical long-axes -18.96 in comparison with the control. Conclusion: Left ventricular global longitudinal strain (GLS) shows significant reduction during the third trimester of healthy pregnancy ,this reduction in LV thickening is one of the cardiac adaptation throughout the pregnancy.
Determine The Role of Locoregionally Advanced Oral Cancer (LAOC) Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy(NACT)
Authors:   Department of general medicine, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India., Patil Shilpa C , Nashte Abhijeet ,   Department of general medicine, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India., Bagwan M B ,   Department of general medicine, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India., Kapale R J ,   Department of general medicine, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, Maharashtra, India.
Published: January 2024

Background: Oral cancer (OC) ranks as the sixth most prevalent kind of cancer in the United States, according to researchers. According to many studies, the head and neck account for 40% of all cancer cases in India. Low rates of survival after surgery and postoperative irradiation (PORT) for advanced malignancies have prompted researchers to consider NACT as a viable treatment option. Objectives: To evaluate the role of NACT in LAOC. Methodology: We gathered demographic data, clinical history, prior medical history, family history, and social history using standard, semi-structured questionnaires and required investigations in 40 patients using a prospective analytical type of research. All patients received NACT and were followed for six months. Result and Conclusion. We found that nausea-vomiting was the most prevalent adverse event after NACT, followed by neutropenia (11.66%), diarrhea (8.33%), and anemia (up to 3.33%). Thus, we conclude that, during the 6-month follow-up, we found no disease recurrence. The buccal-alveolar complex was also affected in several patients. The utilization of induction CT in cases of T4b unresectable cancer has been found to slow disease development, yield a partial macroscopic response, and be safe and feasible. This strategy should increase survival rates for patients who have surgery.
A Study of Teaching Practices and Innovations in Yard Design Courses in Vocational Undergraduate Education
Authors:   Guangzhou Vocational University of Science and Technology, China, Xing Yanyan
Published: January 2024

With the continuous development of the social economy and the continuous improvement of people's quality of life, the professional field of courtyard design is getting more and more attention and importance. This paper analyzes and summarizes the teaching practice and innovation research of courtyard design courses in vocational undergraduate education. By introducing actual projects, selecting typical cases, organizing field trips, and applying digital technology and other teaching practice strategies, we can effectively stimulate students' creative thinking, improve their practical ability teamwork, and communication ability, and then enhance their vocational competitiveness and adaptability.
A Study of the Effects of Emotional Metaphorical Sentences on Second Language Learners' Affective Cognition and Language Acquisition
Authors:   Xi'an Fan Yi University, China, Wu Chengcheng
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this paper is to explore the effects of affective metaphorical sentences on second-language learners' affective cognition and language acquisition. By elaborating the definition and characteristics of affective metaphors, and analyzing the close relationship between emotion and language, we explore the effects of affective metaphors on learners' emotional involvement, cultural cognition, and memory effects. On this basis, we summarize the implications of affective metaphorical sentences for second language learners' affective cognition and language acquisition, to better understand the relationship between language and emotion, and to provide second language learners with more efficient language learning strategies and teaching methods.
Algunas consideraciones sobre la crítica cinematográfica y del arte
Authors: Cárdenas Juan David
Published: January 2024

En el presente texto, me propongo abordar algunos temas asociados a la historia y teoría de la crítica cinematográfica, con el ánimo de plantear algunas cuestiones más generales sobre la naturaleza de la crítica del arte y de la imagen en un contexto como el contemporáneo; es decir, en un mundo digital.
Assessing E-commerce Adoption Determinants in Saudi Arabia: Impact of Financial Loss and Identity Theft
Authors: Alghamdi Faten Saleh , Mohd Nor Roshazliwati Bt
Published: January 2024

The study’s is to assess how Saudi Arabian visitor’ use of online shopping is affected by financial loss and identity theft. The association between financial loss, identity theft, and adoption of e-commerce in Saudi Arabia was investigated in this study using a quantitative research technique. Data were collected by structured questionnaires, and the findings were analysed utilising structural equation modelling (SEM) in Smart PLS. The analysis shows that visitors from Saudi Arabia tend to be more worried about money loss as well as online identity theft. This study is an innovative attempt to look at the e-commerce habits of Saudi visitors. By shedding light on the issues of identity theft and financial loss during online purchases in the digital age, it contributes to the small amount of knowledge currently scarce in this field.
SIGNIFICANCE OF TISSUE INHIBITOR METALLOPROTEINASE-1 IN THE PATHOGENESIS BREAST CANCER
Authors: Gambarova S.C.
Published: January 2024

Tissue metalloproteinase inhibitors (MPTIs) play an important role in the pathogenesis of breast cancer (BC). Although recent studies have shown the dual role of MPTIs in the development of this pathology, it has been proven that they inhibit the activity of metalloproteinases prevent invasiveness and tumor recurrence. Conducting extensive research towards studying the antitumor effect of these protease inhibitors, especially MPTI-1, may allow the development of new drugs for the treatment of breast cancer.
Traditional therapeutic usage of wild flowers by Bhils of Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, India
Authors:   Department of Botany, Govt. Arts & Science PG College, Ratlam- 457001 (M. P.), India,, JADHAV DINESH
Published: January 2024

Plants used by tribals in flower therapy have been enumerated. Flower therapy is an old practice among the tribals in Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh. In this therapy locally available plant species are used for the prevention and cure of the diseases. The tribals were contacted and the information on 18 species belonging to 16 genera under 14 families from different pockets is documented here.
Bone Marrow Aspiration Cytology in Diagnosing Hematological Disorder in a Tertiary Care Center
Authors: Kafle Neeta , Upadhaya Kafle Santosh , Singh Mrinalini , Sinha Amrita , Sedhain Sapana , Bhattarai Soorya
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Bone marrow aspiration is a safe, simple and minimally invasive procedure used for evaluation of hematological disorder. It is useful when diagnosis from the first line investigations are inconclusive.

Objectives: To compare the clinical findings and bone marrow aspiration cytology findings

Methodology: This is a prospective hospital based cross sectional study carried out in Birat Medical College. Simple random consecutive sampling was done in patients that underwent bone marrow aspiration from December15th 2021 to June 14th 2022. Dry tap, patient under treatment and inadequate material were excluded from the study. After informed consent, BMA was done from the right or left posterior superior iliac crest using local anesthesia. Smeared slides were stained by Wright stain and was examined by two pathologists. Special stain was not done. Ethical clearance was taken from Institutional Review Committee (IRC). Data collected was then tabulated by using Microsoft Excel sheet and SPSS

Results: A total of 106 patients were included in this study with majority aged > 45 years (50.9%). The commonest indications for bone marrow aspiration was anemia under evaluation (35.9%) followed by pancytopenia under evaluation (22%). The most common diagnosis identified by bone marrow aspiration was mixed nutritional deficiency anemia (21.7%).In patients evaluated for pancytopenia six were diagnosed with hematological malignancy.

Conclusion: Nutritional deficiency anemia, commonly indicated for bone marrow aspiration, was the most common cause diagnosed by bone marrow aspiration. Bone marrow aspiration is important to arrive at diagnosis especially in patients with anemia and pancytopenia.
ANALISIS PELAYANAN BIDANG FARMASI MENGGUNAKAN INDIKATOR LAYANAN BERBASIS WHO: TINJAUAN SISTEMATIS
Authors: Akri Yusnita Julyarni
Published: January 2024

Pharmaceutical services in hospitals are an inseparable part of the hospital's health service system that is oriented towards patient service, the provision of quality and affordable pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, and consumables for all levels of society including clinical pharmacy services. The purpose of this study is to systematically review the implementation of pharmaceutical services based on WHO indicators. The articles used were selected from the Google Scholar journal database published from January 2013 to December 2023. Keywords for the study included "service" or "pharmaceutical" or "pharmacy" or "indicator" or "hospital" or "WHO". A total of 476 articles were generated from the initial search, the author identified 8 articles on pharmaceutical services based on WHO indicators. Based on a systematic review, most hospitals have implemented pharmaceutical services based on WHO indicators. Based on a systematic review, the implementation of pharmaceutical services in accordance with WHO standards is the selection stage: conformity with the hospital formulary; procurement: frequency of procurement of each drug item annually and on an EOQ basis;  distribution: the degree of availability of the drug; Usage: percentage of generic prescriptions, percentage of drugs delivered, percentage of drugs labeled complete and average time spent serving prescriptions.
"... Y hasta en el cielo, señor…” El tondero: hacia una compresión de la dualidad del género
Authors: Yep Lenginnam Virginia Beatriz
Published: January 2024

En Piura, el tondero es la danza tradicional y la banda, el conjunto instrumental más representativo. Este artículo presenta un análisis de este género en sus dos variantes: el tondero de los criollos, cantado y con acompañamiento de guitarras y cajón; y el tondero de banda, interpretado por la banda de músicos según los patrones establecidos por el estilo de banda. Empezaré explicando los aspectos estilísticos de cada grupo para esbozar una definición del género que considere su dualidad. Seguidamente, analizaré las características principales de cada variante para entrar en un análisis musical que contrapone las coincidencias y diferencias de ambas variantes. Finalmente, presentaré una reflexión final.
Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Ponorogo
Authors: Aunillah Mahila Tahta , Handayani Mia Baitul , Makhrus Muhammad Labibullah
Published: January 2024

This research aimed to describe the Strategic Steps of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Ponorogo in Strengthening Character Education and to find out how big the school's priority is in efforts to strengthen character education for its students. The method that used in this research is descriptive method, with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using interview and observation techniques. This research resulted in findings; there is a Project to Strengthen the Pancasila Student Profile which is one of the policies in the Independent Curriculum. The Pancasila Student Profile places more emphasis on strengthening the national character of students. Then MAN 1 Ponorogo held a point application followed by punishment and rewards for students who violated the rules and students who excel with the indicators set by the school. The application of points with reward and punishment is considered effective in efforts to strengthen student character education, in addition to facilitating monitoring as well so that students are motivated to become students who are disciplined and achievers.
ANALISIS ETIKA MAHASANTRI TERHADAP GURU DALAM KITAB TA’LIM MUTA’LIM (Studi Kasus di Ma’had Al-Jami’ah Putri UIN Salatiga)
Authors: Lestari Desti Maya
Published: January 2024

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis etika mahasantri terhadap guru dalam konteks Kitab Ta'lim Muta'alim, dengan studi kasus yang dilakukan di Ma'had Al-Jami'ah Putri UIN Salatiga. Kitab Ta'lim Muta'alim merupakan salah satu kitab yang digunakan dalam pendidikan di Ma'had Al-Jami'ah Putri, yang memberikan panduan tentang etika dan hubungan antara guru dan murid. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, dan analisis dokumen terkait Kitab Ta'lim Muta'alim. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasantri dan beberapa guru yang berpengalaman. Hasil penelitian ini dapat diambil kesimpulan: pertama, etika adalah sesuatu yang dibicarakan tentang kebiasaan manusia, . Kedua , etika mahasantri sebaiknya sesuai dengan kitab ta'lim muta'alim sebagai berikut :1. Seorang santri tidak dapat melarikan diri dari guru. 2. Santri tidak duduk di bangku guru. 3. Tidak memulai berbicara pada guru kecuali dengan izinnya. 4. Hendaknya tidak banyak bicara dihadapan guru. 5. Harus menjaga waktu dan tidak membebankan pintunya, tapi sebaliknya menunggu sampai beliau keluar. 6. Selalu memohon keridhaannya. 7. Menjauhi hal-hal yang dapat menimbulkan kemarahan seorang guru. 8. menjumpai perintah guru asal bukan perintah maksiat kepada Allah Swt. Ketiga,mahasantri menunjukkan keterlibatan aktif dalam proses belajar-mengajar. Mereka memiliki semangat yang tinggi untuk belajar dan mengembangkan diri dalam bidang agama. Mahasantri juga menunjukkan kerjasama yang baik dengan guru dan sesama mahasantri dalam menghadapi tantangan dalam pembelajaran. Penelitian ini memberikan pemahaman yang lebih dalam tentang bagaimana etika mahasantri terhadap pantulan guru dalam kitab Ta'lim Muta'lim di Ma'had Al-Jami'ah Putri UIN Salatiga.
Le football féminin dans les quartiers défavorisés au Maroc
Authors: Benkorti Aziz
Published: January 2024

Des aspects socioculturels (socialisation familiale, perception dominante du corps féminin, espaces genrés) contribuent à l’explication du faible taux de pratique sportive des femmes marocaines, notamment dans certains sports considérés comme « masculins ». À partir d’une enquête qualitative réalisée auprès d’un groupe de jeunes footballeuses âgées de 14 à 20 ans, de leurs proches et des responsables d’associations sportives, cet article analyse les modes de socialisation, les perceptions du corps et la construction des dispositions « masculines » dans deux quartiers populaires défavorisés dans la périphérie de Rabat. Dans ces quartiers, le football féminin est fréquemment considéré comme une pratique qui va à l’encontre des normes dominantes risquant de modifier l’hexis corporelle des filles. En parallèle, l’apparence masculine de certaines footballeuses est interprétée parfois comme une « perte de féminité » et interroge la binarité du genre tant dans les quartiers étudiés qu’au sein de la société. Par conséquent, l’engagement sportif de ces jeunes footballeuses se négocie en marge des conventions dominantes de genre.
Process for Developing and Validating the Physical Education and Health Motivation Scale (PEHMS) with Post-Secondary Students
Authors: Cabot Isabelle , Bradette Annie
Published: January 2024

There are numerous instruments in the literature to measure motivation in physical activity and sport achieved in physical education context. However, tools for assessing motivation in physical and health education (PHE) courses are rare. To promote physical activity, PHE teachers are developing various teaching and assessment strategies. In this context, an instrument that measures motivation in PHE would help to assess the effectiveness of the strategies put in place. This study reports on the process of developing and validating such an instrument with French-speaking postsecondary students, including a pre-intervention version and a post-intervention version. Results indicate good psychometric properties for the instrument. These results are discussed in the light of the instrument’s foresights and the needs that justified its conduct.
Validating a Scale Measuring Metacognitive Knowledge About Digital Reading
Authors: Lafontaine Dominique , Jude Nina , Leck Johanna
Published: January 2024

This study aims to find evidence that validates an unprecedented scale assessing metacognitive knowledge about digital reading, developed for PISA 2018. More precisely, the study investigates whether the scale measures metacognitive knowledge about reading as opposed to ICT literacy. Data from the 37 OECD countries were used. The results show strong correlation between this metacognitive knowledge scale, reading performance, and two scales which have already been validated for measuring metacognition about reading. The scale is also significantly correlated with students’ interest, self-concept, and self-efficacy in reading. On the other hand, no correlation was shown between their use of ICT, and their interest and perceived self-efficacy in their use. The results provide evidence that the scale assesses metacognitive knowledge about digital reading rather than digital literacy. The results also demonstrate a strong correlation between the scale and reading proficiency.
«FakeAutismo», una campaña contra las mentiras que condenan a casi medio millón de españoles
Authors: Compte Pujol Marc
Published: January 2024

La manipulación de la información es una de las principales lacras de la actualidad. En esta revista, hemos visto cómo afecta la cobertura de los conflictos bélicos, la política, las crisis sanitarias, etc. Aun así, también tiene una incidencia perversa en determinados colectivos vulnerables y mayoritariamente desconocidos, como el de las personas con el trastorno del espectro autista (TEA).
Ex vivo Expansion Potential of Murine Hematopoietic Stem Cells: A Rare Property Only Partially Predicted by Phenotype
Authors: Zhang Qinyu , Olofzon Rasmus , Konturek-Ciesla Anna , Yuan Ouyang , Bryder David
Published: January 2024

The scarcity of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) restricts their use in both clinical settings and experimental research. Here, we examined a recently developed method for expanding rigorously purified murine HSCs
ex vivo.
After three weeks of culture, only 0.1% of cells exhibited the input HSC phenotype, but these accounted for almost all functional long-term HSC activity. Input HSCs displayed varying potential for
ex vivo
self-renewal, with alternative outcomes revealed by single cell multimodal RNA- and ATAC-seq profiling. While most HSC progeny offered only transient
in vivo
reconstitution, these cells efficiently rescued mice from lethal myeloablation. The amplification of functional HSC activity allowed for long-term multilineage engraftment in unconditioned hosts that associated with a return of HSCs to quiescence. Thereby, our findings identify several key considerations for
ex vivo
HSC expansion, with major implications also for assessment of normal HSC activity.Key point:
Ex vivo
self-renewal is an intrinsic property of rare candidate HSCs, with implications for assessments of HSC activity by transplantation.
Structural and biophysical analysis of a Haemophilus influenzae tripartite ATP-independent periplasmic (TRAP) transporter
Authors: Currie Michael J. , Davies James S. , Scalise Mariafrancesca , Gulati Ashutosh , Wright Joshua D. , Newton-Vesty Michael C. , Abeysekera Gayan S. , Subramanian Ramaswamy , Wahlgren Weixiao Y. , Friemann Rosmarie , Allison Jane R. , Mace Peter D. , Griffin Michael D.W. , Demeler Borries , Wakatsuki Soichi , Drew David , Indiveri Cesare , Dobson Renwick C.J. , North Rachel A.
Published: January 2024

Tripartite ATP-independent periplasmic (TRAP) transporters are secondary-active transporters that receive their substrates via a soluble binding protein to move bioorganic acids across bacterial or archaeal cell membranes. Recent cryo-EM structures of TRAP transporters provide a broad framework to understand how they work, but the mechanistic details of transport are not yet defined. Here we report the cryo-EM structure of the
Haemophilus influenzae N
-acetylneuraminate TRAP transporter (
Hi
SiaQM) at 2.99 Å resolution (extending to 2.2 Å at the core), revealing new features. The improved resolution (the previous
Hi
SiaQM structure is 4.7 Å resolution) permits accurate assignment of two Na
+
sites and the architecture of the substrate binding site, consistent with mutagenic and functional data. Moreover, rather than a monomer, the
Hi
SiaQM structure is a homodimer. We observe lipids at the dimer interface, as well as a lipid trapped within the fusion that links the SiaQ and SiaM subunits. We show that the affinity (
K
D
) for the complex between the soluble
Hi
SiaP protein and
Hi
SiaQM is in the micromolar range and that a related SiaP can bind
Hi
SiaQM. This work provides key data that enhances our understanding of the ‘elevator-with-an-operator’ mechanism of TRAP transporters.