bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BIMBINGAN TEKNIS PENYUSUNAN LAPORAN KEUANGAN DENGAN EXCEL FOR ACCOUNTING PADA KPN SMPN 20 KOTA PADANG
Authors: Sartika Dewi , Anggraini Dina , Mulyani Fitrah , Kusufiah Yunita Valentina
Published: December 2023

Sasaran pengabdian adalah Koperasi Pegawai Negeri (KPN) SMP Negeri 20 Padang yang merupakan salah satu KPN di Kota Padang yang masih sebagian besar menggunakan pencatatan akuntansi secara manual dan belum menyajikan laporan keuangan sesuai dengan Peraturan Menteri Koperasi dan UKM No. 13 Tahun 2015 untuk itu perlu diberikan bimbingan teknis, agar bisa menyajikan laporan keuangan sesuai dengan standar akuntansi berlaku umum. Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini dilaksanakan berdasarkan permintaan oleh KPN SMP Negeri 20 Padang yang bertujuan membantu bendahara untuk dapat menyusunan laporan keuangan dengan menggunakan Excel For Accounting (EFA). Permasalahan yang dihadapi sekarang dalam pengabdian ini adalah KPN SMP Negeri 20 Padang belum mampu menyusun laporan keuangan dengan baik dan benar dengan  mengaplikasikan Excel For Accounting (EFA). Diharapkan setelah adanya bimbingan teknis sesuai dengan Peraturan Menteri Koperasi dan UKM No. 13 Tahun 2015 tentang Pedoman Akuntansi Usaha Simpan Pinjam Oleh Koperasi, Bendahara sudah mampu menyusun laporan keuangan tahunan dengan baik dan benar. Kegiatan ini dilakukan dalam bentuk bimbingan teknis penyusunan Laporan Keuangan KPN SMP Negeri 20 Kota Padang dengan menggunakan Excel For Accounting (EFA. Adapun dampak dari kegiatan ini pengurus terutama bendahara sudah mengetahui bagaimana menyusun laporan keuangan dengan baik dan benar, namun harus tetap dilakukan pendampingan.
PROGRAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT BERBASIS DIGITAL PADA UMKM KRUPUK BAWANG DI MOJOSARI
Authors: Nanda Aditya Surya , Fitryani Fitryani
Published: December 2023

Pemberdayaan masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mendorong usaha pembuatan krupuk bawang merupakan usaha rumahan yang banyak dilakukan oleh masyarakat di Mojosari. Permasalahan yang dihadapi Mitra yakni kondisi persaingan yang ketat menuntut usaha pembuatan krupuk bawang untuk aktif dalam melakukan terobosan dan inovasi dan branding terhadap produk, hal ini dilakukan agar produk krupuk bawang tetap diminati oleh konsumen rumah makan serta dapat dengan mudah di order kembali jika konsumen merasa cocok dengan rasa krupuk bawang. Metode yang digunakan adalah dengan memberikan pendampingan kepada mitra yang berada di kecamatan mojosari. Pelaksanaan dimulai dengan observasi pada mitra hingga pemasaran serta pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan. Luaran adalah solusi atas permasalahan yang sedang terjadi, publikasi ilmiah melalui jurnal Sinta, peningkatan kualitas dan kuantitas manajemen usaha dan produk, peningkatan penerapan IPTEK, serta peningkatan nilai miitra dari segi ekonomi maupun sosial. Hasil pemberdayaan  menunjukkan, pendampingan tentang pengelolaan keuangan yang baik dari usaha mereka (mulai dari proses pengelolaan produksi, pembukuan sederhana, pemasaran efektif dan inspirasi penegusaha sukses) dengan mendatangkan para pakar yang kompeten untuk mendongkrak usaha mereka. pendampingan yang dilakukan kepada mitra untuk memasarkan produk secara online mampu meningkatkan jangkauan pasar lebih luas. Evaluasi pelaksanaan kegiatan ini menghasilkan peningkatan varian dan kualitas produk krupuk bawang lebih baik. Kemasan dan label produk krupuk bawang lebik baik   Peningkatan kemampuan pemasaran digital secara sederhana. Pendampingan pembukuan sederhana yang diberikan kepada mitra mampu diaplikasikan dengan baik pada usaha krupuk bawang, sehingga produk yang diproduksi menjadi produk yang layak jual dan berkualitas
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN WATER IONIZER DI SMK MERDEKA KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Kurniawan Ekki , Pangaribuan Porman , Sugesti Erna Sri , Mulyana Tatang , Rodiana Ilham Mulkan
Published: December 2023

Bonus demografi penduduk Indonesia akan terjadi pada tahun 2030- 2045. Hal ini merupakan keuntungan jika berhasil mendidik generasi mudanya. Siswa SMK yang saat ini berumur sekitar 14 – 17 tahun, merupakan usia produktif pemula, namun tingkat pengangguran lulusan SMK di Indonesia masih tinggi dimana pada Agustus 2022 sebesar 9,42 %. Sedangkan tingkat pengangguran lulusan SMA sebesar 8,57 %, dan lulusan SMP 5,95 %. Masalah lain tingkat kesehatan masyarakat Indonesia tergolong rendah. Tahun 2023 Global Health Security Index (GHSI) melaporkan skor rata-rata adalah 38,9 poin. Indeks ketahanan kesehatan global Indonesia pada tahun 2021 sebesar 50,4 dari skor 100 poin dan menempati peringkat ke-13 dalam negara G20.

Pengabdian masyarakat ini berupa pelatihan pembuatan alat elektrolisis berupa water ionizer, yang menghasilkan air alkali dan air asam untuk kesehatan. Air alkali memiliki kandungan ion kalsium, magnesium, natrium, dan kalium lebih banyak dari air biasa sehingga dapat menguatkan tulang, sendi, otot, dan melancarkan peredaran darah. Air asam yang dihasilkan dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai antiseptik dan desinfektan. Pada program pengabdian masyarakat yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Juni 2023, dihasilkan satu unit water ionizer dengan kapasitas 1000 liter. Setelah dilakukan beberapa kali pengujian alat dapat berfungsi dengan baik. Air keran yang ada di SMK Merdeka dengan pH 7,1 dan diubah menjadi air alkali dengan pH 8,5.
Peningkatan Daya Saing Pariwisata Desa Wisata Batulayang Melalui Pelatihan Manajemen UMKM di Cisarua, Bogor
Authors: Siahaan Antonius
Published: December 2023

Desa Wisata Batulayang, di Cisarua Kabupaten Bogor, mengalami dampak negatif akibat pandemi COVID-19, mengancam industri pariwisata dan bisnis UMKM. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan daya saing Desa Wisata Batulayang melalui pelatihan manajemen. Permasalahan utama meliputi kendala pemasaran UMKM dan masalah manajemen desa wisata. Penelitian ini melibatkan 5 dosen dan 34 mahasiswa Prodi Manajemen dan Hotel Tourism Management dari Swiss German University. Metode pelaksanaan PKM meliputi pelatihan manajemen dan workshop identifikasi permasalahan. Hasilnya menunjukkan pentingnya standarisasi homestay, pengembangan promosi, dan pemberian pelatihan lebih mendalam. Dampaknya adalah peningkatan keterlibatan mahasiswa dalam masyarakat, hubungan dengan Desa Batulayang, dan kualitas layanan pariwisata. Untuk masa depan, direkomendasikan pelatihan manajemen yang lebih mendalam dan pelatihan Bahasa Inggris praktis. Dengan demikian, kegiatan ini berkontribusi pada pengembangan ekonomi masyarakat di era pandemi dan meningkatkan daya saing pariwisata Desa Wisata Batulayang.
PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS KELEMBAGAAN KARANG TARUNA DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN DESA 1001 TANAMAN HIAS DI KABUPATEN GRESIK
Authors: Indrawati Trisa , Aminatuzzuhro Aminatuzzuhro , Iswoyo Andi
Published: December 2023

Mitra dalam pengabdian ini adalah Karang Taruna dan UMKM tanaman hias Desa Banyu Urip Kecamatan Kedamean Kabupaten Gresik. Tujuan Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah guna meningkatkan kapasitas kelembagaan Karang Taruna dan peningkatan omzet penjualan UMKM Tanaman hias melalui gelocation di . Permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra, yaitu kelembagaan Karang Taruna masih belum berjalan dengan baik karena kurangnya kesadaran anggota, UMKM Tanaman Hias kurang memiliki pemahaman tentang strategi branding yang efektif untuk mempromosikan produk mereka dan minimnya informasi lokasi Sentra UMKM. Solusi yang diberikan adalah melalui pelatihan dan pendampingan pengembangan kapasitas kelembangan Karang Taruna dan pemberdayaan UMKM mitra. Hasil pengabdian ini antara lain pelaksanaan pelatihan dan pendampingan penyusunan job discription dan struktur organisasi karang taruna serta inisiasi pengembangan lembaga belajar, pelatihan dan pendampingan pemasaran melalui media online dan pembuatan akun dan pemasaran berbasis geolocation Google Maps bagi UMKM Tanaman Hias. Dampak kegiatan ini mitra karang taruna meningkat kapasitas kelembagaannya dan mitra UMKM tanaman hias mampu meningkatkan strategi pemasarannya melalui media online dan berbasis geolocation.
FOOD SECURITY POST-PANDEMIC: A COMMUNICATION STRATEGIC OF CATALYST BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION
Authors: Ginting Magdalena Lestari , Sumampouw Carly , Adikarjo Christoper Patrick , Krisdianto Hans
Published: December 2023

Food is a source of energy to all living beings, as food gives energy through chemical changes that produce ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) and ADP (Adenosine Diphosphate). Food energy comes in different types of reactions, there are 3 main types of sources of energy carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Meat is one of the main food that many people feed on. This common meat mostly contains mainly protein and fat.

This activity is an early step to introduce the scope of performance allocated to companies that will later be appointed to accompany the development of both product and marketing innovation.

The product innovations from this activity are revolutionizing the steak industry through dry-aging and home preparation, igniting the grill: innovating the steak experience through T-bone grilling, elevating the burger experience: a novel approach to grilled dry-aged burgers, rediscovering the versatility of top round: a proposal for promoting roasted top round, the sous vide revolution - a twist on traditional boneless beef short ribs, spicy hanger steak pizzaiola; and the marketing strategic communication innovation resulting from this activity is the culinary revival: reimagining recipes with food tech students.
Implementasi Program Inkubasi Young Creativepreneur Sebagai Strategi Pengembangan Pusat Industri Kreatif di Kabupaten Karawang
Authors: S. Tondo Anthon , Abryanto Rano
Published: December 2023

Kabupaten Karawang saat ini menghadapi masalah pengangguran yang pelik yang berdampak juga pada tingginya angka kriminalitas dan angka perselisihan kelompok masyarakat. Pemerintah Kabupaten Karawang dan Kodim 0604/Karawang berupaya menjalin kerjasama dengan Universitas Swiss German dan Bengkel Kreatif Helo Indonesia untuk mengembangkan sebuah pusat industri kreatif yang diharapkan dapat menjawab permasalahan pengangguran ini. Sebagai langkah awal untuk mempersiapkan sumber daya manusia atau insan kreatif yang akan berperan dalam industri kreatif ini, maka perlu dilakukan upaya-upaya peningkatan kapasitas dan kapabilitas serta penciptaan young creativepreneur melalui sebuah program inkubasi. Program Inkubasi Young Creativepreneur ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan, keterampilan, kesempatan produksi, pemasaran, serta penjualan kepada para peserta program sehingga diharapkan terciptanya wirausaha-wirausaha baru di industri kreatif. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengimplementasikan program Inkubasi Young Creativepreneur ini adalah metode Participatory Action Research (PAR). Metode ini terdiri dari serangkaian pelatihan, workshop, dan pendampingan bisnis (business coaching) yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan dan karakteristik peserta program, serta pada akhir program diselenggarakan sebuah expo produk kreatif hasil karya usaha peserta. Program ini telah mengikutsertakan peserta sebanyak 75 (tujuhpuluh lima) orang dengan latar belakang sosial yang berbeda-beda namun memiliki kesamaan status belum atau tidak memiliki pekerjaan tetap saat perekrutan dan berlangsungnya program. Dan outcome program ini adalah terciptanya 12 (duabelas) usaha peserta atau wirausaha baru di industri kreatif di Kabupaten Karawang.
A Case Study On the Adoption of Digital Storytelling in ESL Classrooms to Induce Learning Motivation Among School Children in Rural Kelantan, Malaysia
Authors: Kamisah Mat Said
Published: December 2023

This paper discusses the adoption of digital storytelling (DST) in ESL classrooms within rural settings in Malaysia. The general aim of this study is to explore how and to what extent engagement in DST activities would induce learning motivation towards ESL, both from the learners’ and instructors’ points of view. The study employed a case study approach, whereby semi-structured interviews and non-participant observations were conducted to gather qualitative data. 35 pupils and seven ESL teachers were involved. The results revealed that the pupils perceived DST activities as fun and interesting and would like to experience it again as they concurred that their learning motivation towards ESL was induced after being involved in DST-related activities. The teachers’ responses were in parallel with the pupils’ responses. Factors affecting pupils’ engagement and participation during ESL lessons as well as factors affecting rural teachers’ preference in adopting DST were also comprehended. The study provides insights to the education stakeholders in finding ways to meet the needs of rural school communities in Malaysia.
EFL Teachers’ Perception about Metaphor-Based Teaching
Authors: Boussaid Youness
Published: December 2023

Despite the myriad of research in the advantages of utilizing conceptual metaphor in teaching and learning languages, no research was conducted to survey the perception of teachers about metaphor-based teaching. This study attempts to fill this gap by examining how this innovative pedagogic application has been perceived and the extent to which it has been applied and received in the teachers’ community worldwide. A questionnaire was administered and collected date from 255 EFL teachers worldwide. The results show that conceptual fluency is perceived as the least important language aspect by teachers despite the very multitude of research that demonstrate its essentialness in attaining fluency. The correlation between the teachers’ years of experience and perception about teaching conceptual metaphor is statistically insignificant (r= 0.02, p= 0.72). The findings support the need to rethink teacher education, redirecting teachers’ further teaching efforts to integrating the overlooked role of metaphor-based teaching which is not wholly recognized in language classrooms.
Gestión de Calidad y su Incidencia en Centros de Capacitación de Latacunga - Ecuador
Authors: Guagchinga Pinta Diana Patricia , Pacheco Rodríguez Franklin Rodrigo , Zurita Altamirano Julio César , Bombón Orellana Nelson Danilo , Toapanta Viracocha Angélica Fernanda
Published: December 2023

La calidad es un elemento estratégico para promover la competitividad empresarial, es así que todas las organizaciones para ser sostenibles en el tiempo adoptan sistemas de gestión, que permita la generación de productos o servicios con el conjunto de características que satisfagan los requerimientos, necesidades, expectativas de los clientes. En este sentido, el presente artículo de investigación tiene como fin describir el modelo de gestión de la calidad diseñado para el Centro de Capacitación el Búho S.A. del cantón Latacunga. Con respecto a la metodología de la investigación, presenta un enfoque mixto, el diseño del estudio es transeccional o transversal, debido a que la información recopilada y analizada es del año 2022, el método teórico del conocimiento es el inductivo, el alcance es de tipo descriptivo. Como instrumentos de recolección de datos se utilizaron dos encuestas y una ficha de observación, las encuestas se aplicaron a los clientes externos e internos, mientras que la ficha de observación se utilizó para valorar si la empresa cumple con los criterios de calidad. Como resultado se presenta un modelo de gestión de calidad, el mismo que se realizó en función al Modelo Europeo de Excelencia Empresarial (EFQM) y Modelo Servqual.
Factores Asociados al Bienestar Emocional en los Adultos Mayores de 90 Años de Ancash
Authors: Carranza Alegre Luz Vanessa
Published: December 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación es descriptivo correlacional, tiene como objetivo general conocer la relación entre los factores asociados al bienestar emocional en los adultos mayores de 90 años de Casma-Ancash. La población estuvo constituida por 280 adultos mayores de 90 años de edad. Para la recolección de datos se utilizaron la Escala de Bienestar Emocional y, la escala Fumat. Los datos fueron procesados en el software SPSS 26, llegando a las siguientes conclusiones: el 66.8% de adultos mayores presenta mayor bienestar, el 33.2% menor bienestar emocional. El factor relaciones interpersonales tiene una relación altamente significativa con el bienestar emocional (p=0.000); y, el tener inadecuada relaciones interpersonales se constituye en un riesgo muy elevado para el bienestar emocional (OR=3.1). El bienestar emocional tiene una correlación inversa moderada con el factor condición material (r=-0.484), correlación positiva moderada con el factor desarrollo personal (r=-0.20), correlación positiva leve con el factor físico (r=-0.13), correlación inversa leve entre el factor autodeterminación (r=-0.10) y, correlación positiva moderada con el factor Inclusión Social (r= 0.50). El factor derecho tiene una relación altamente significativa con el bienestar emocional (p=0.000).
Educación Religiosa y Pensamiento Crítico desde las Figuraciones del Estudiantado
Authors: Ramos Hoyos Rafael Antonio
Published: December 2023

La libertad de conciencia y respeto por las diferencias, son ahora el camino a un pluralismo que pone al descubierto la necesidad de un cambio en la postura intransigente y dogmática de la Educación Religiosa Escolar (ERE). Por lo anterior, ¿cómo la implementación de un acercamiento teórico sobre los enfoques de estudio y praxis pedagógica de la Educación Religiosa Escolar (ERE) incide en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en los y las estudiantes de media académica? Se “Propone un acercamiento teórico-pedagógico para el programa de ERE que incida en el pensamiento crítico y que dé cuenta de las figuraciones de las y los estudiantes de la media de la I.E. Santa Rosa de Lima.”. La metodología usada es de carácter cualitativo, con un enfoque hermenéutico, aplicada sobre una etnometodología en el contexto escolar. Para lo cual se hizo uso de la entrevista semiestructurada y el grupo focal. Se infiere que la ERE puede significar y resignificar las figuraciones del estudiantado y ofrecer respuestas críticas divergentes y convergentes. Implica un cambio de enfoques hacia una pedagogía flexible, propositiva y crítico-liberadora que promuevan un diálogo multiperspectivista desde donde problematice lejos del carácter fijista que ha mantenido la ERE tradicional.
EVALUATION OF THE ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS IN PREECLAMPSIA PATIENTS TO CLINICAL OUTCOMES AT RSUD SEKARWANGI ON 2021 PERIOD
Authors: Rokhmah Nisa , Zunita Oktaviana , Septiani Alya
Published: December 2023

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication with several symptoms, such as hypertension, proteinuria, and edema. Such symptoms occur in pregnant women after the gestational age reaches 20 weeks. Preeclampsia is divided into mild preeclampsia (PER) and severe preeclampsia (PEB). Antihypertensive drugs are used to lower blood pressure and proteinuria levels in patients with preeclampsia. The purpose of this study was to obtain a profile of antihypertensive drugs and monitor changes in clinical outcomes in patients with preeclampsia. This was a retrospective cross-sectional study using secondary data from the medical records of preeclampsia patients. Of the 54 patients who met the inclusion criteria with the age at which most preeclampsia was 21–35 years old, 33 (61.11%) patients and 32 (59.62%) patients had PEB. The most widely used antihypertensive drug was a combination of methyldopa and nifedipine, with 27 (50%) patients receiving combination therapy. After treatment with antihypersensitive drugs, 50 (92.60%) patients experienced a decrease in blood pressure, 45 (83.33%) patients experienced a decrease in proteinuria levels, and 45 (83.33%) patients had normal birth conditions. Antihypertensive treatment for preeclampsia patients has a relationship with a decrease in the patient’s blood pressure (p-value = 0,007), but there was no relationship with a decrease in proteinuria levels (p-value = 0,660) and condition of baby birth (p-value = 0,446).
 Keyword: Preeclampsia; Antihypertensive Drugs; Clinical Outcomes
Association of carotid artery stenosis and ischemic stroke in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
Authors:   Department of Neurology, KIMS Secunderabad, Telangana, India, Rahman Arifa , Kuragayala Swarna Deepak ,   Department of General Medicine, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Nayani Sandeep ,   Apollo Health City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Published: December 2023

Background. The incidence of stroke after Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and the effect of carotid artery stenosis for risk assessment of stroke was strongly needed. This study compared the relation of ischemic stroke in the patients posted for CABG with varying degree of carotid artery stenosis (CAS) as measured by carotid artery Doppler. Patients and methods. This prospective cross-sectional study enrolled 422 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who underwent CABG. Out of them 170 patient with concomitant CAD were selected and divided into three groups such as mild, moderate and severe CAS. The occurrence of stroke was measured. Results. Unilateral CAS was common than bilateral CAS (71.2% vs 28.8%). Mild CAS was more than moderate and severe CAS (72.4% vs 21.2% vs 6.5%). Stroke observed in 1.2%, in which one patient had moderate CAS and other had severe CAS on the side of clinical stroke post CABG. Right carotid disease was frequent among 3 groups (51.8% vs 47.6%; 11.8% vs 10.6%; 4.1% vs 3.5%). Patient with old stroke showed significant correlation with the severity of CAD (p=0.02). Post-surgery stroke had significant correlation with previous history of stroke (p=0.001), severity of CAD (p=0.01) and bilateral CAS (p=0.02). Post-operative low volume state requiring prolonged ionotropic support showed significant correlation to stroke (p=0.02). Conclusion. Screening of patients for CAS in patients age >65 years with previous stroke, and comorbidities aids the surgeon to take required measures to prevent stroke as a complication intraoperative or postoperative and decrease morbidity to the patient.
Investigation on the true identity of Entomobrya nigriventris Stach, 1929 (Collembola, Entomobryidae) with the description of a new species
Authors: Winkler Daniel , Sternalski Jakub , Ónodi Gábor , Szigeti Nóra , Florián Norbert , Dányi László
Published: December 2023

The present paper gives a detailed and illustrated redescription ofEntomobrya nigriventrisStach, 1929, and the description of a new species collected from open sand steppe habitat in Hungary. Based on the colour pattern,E. arenariaWinkler, Flórián & Dányi,sp. nov.is close toE. violaceolineataStach, 1963 but differs from it by the morphology of the labral papillae and the dorsal macrochaetotaxy of the head, Th II, and Abd II–IV. The new species is also characterised by dark ventral body colouration in adult specimens. In this regard, an overview of EuropeanEntomobryaspecies in which the dark ventral side may occur is also provided.
Nurse Externships: Exploring Innovations to Recruit and Mentor Clinical Adjunct Faculty
Authors: Ruth-Sahd Lisa Anne
Published: December 2023

Background:

Recruitment and mentoring of clinical preceptors for adjunct clinical faculty positions is essential to easing the nursing faculty shortage. This exploratory study investigated an academic-practice partnership through a summer nursing externship to recruit and mentor clinical preceptors for the clinical educator role.

Method:

This exploratory longitudinal study examined the success of recruiting and mentoring adjunct clinical educators at a Magnet hospital in the northeast United States. Reflective qualitative survey data from externs, extern faculty, and preceptors in baccalaureate and associate degree prelicensure programs were analyzed.

Results:

The findings revealed successes and challenges in recruiting and mentoring 21 adjunct faculty.

Conclusion:

Nursing externships proved to be successful in recruiting and mentoring clinical adjunct faculty. Implementing new models for recruitment and mentoring are essential for the success of nursing programs and the education of students.

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Engaging Clinical Partners in Curricular Initiatives to Improve Practice Readiness
Authors: Meyer Amy E. , Olsen Jeanette M.
Published: December 2023

Background:

The release of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's updated Essentials creates an opportunity for nursing programs and clinical partners to collaborate on strengthening curricula and improving new graduate practice readiness. This scoping literature review examined published models for collaborating with clinical partners on curricular initiatives to guide this process.

Method:

Three electronic databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles describing models for collaborating with clinical partners when revising nursing curricula to improve practice readiness. The final sample included seven articles representing five models developed for prelicensure undergraduate education.

Results:

Themes identified among the models were creating a shared mission, leadership support and involvement, representative committees with regular meetings, clear role expectations, collaboratively determining concepts and competencies, and developing training and resources for consistent implementation of changes.

Conclusion:

These themes provide recommendations for engaging clinical partners in the process of integrating the new Essentials in curricula and improving graduates' practice readiness.

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Student-Led Stress Reduction Support Groups: A Qualitative Program Evaluation
Authors: Moran Maura K. , Flynn Makic Mary Beth , McGladrey Laura , Cook Paul F. , Peterson Kerry
Published: December 2023

Background:

Burnout and attrition in nursing have been accelerated by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Nursing students experience greater stress than non-nursing students but often lack adequate institutional support to build resiliency. Support groups are an effective strategy for processing stress that are underused in nursing education. An innovative online stress impact course was developed at a college of nursing to address students' stress during the pandemic. The course culminated in a voluntary virtual support group led by a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner graduate student. The aim of this qualitative program evaluation was to determine how graduate nursing students experienced the stress support group.

Method:

This study used qualitative exploratory analysis of support group reflections from 47 graduate nursing students.

Results:

Four themes emerged: (1) Making Positive Connections; (2) Leveraging Skills to Manage Stress; (3) Beneficial; and (4) Facing Trauma.

Conclusion:

Graduate student-led support groups are a feasible and effective strategy to mitigate stress and improve nursing student resiliency.

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Neural networks-based adaptive command filter control for nonlinear systems with unknown backlash-like hysteresis and its application to single link robot manipulator
Authors: Kharrat Mohamed , Krichen Moez , Alkhalifa Loay , Gasmi Karim
Published: December 2023

In this paper, an adaptive neural network control problem for nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems with an unknown backlash-like hysteresis and bounded disturbance was presented. Radial basis function neural networks (RBFNN) were used to approximate the unknown functions and the problem of the explosion of complexity problem was handled by utilizing the command filter method. Furthermore, the influence of an unknown backlash-like hysteresis input was addressed by approximating an intermediate variable. Based on the backstepping method and the command filter technique, an adaptive neural network controller was designed via the approximation abilities of RBFNN. With the help of the Lyapunov stability theory, the proposed controller ensures that all of the signals in closed-loop systems are bounded and that the tracking error fluctuates close to the origin within a bounded area. Finally, a real-world example based on the single-link manipulator was shown to demonstrate the viability of the presented approach.
Mixed-attitude three-way decision model for aerial targets: Threat assessment based on IF-VIKOR-GRA method
Authors: Wang Qiwen , Song Guibao , Yang Xiuxia
Published: December 2023

Assessing potential threats typically necessitates the use of a robust mathematical model, a comprehensive evaluation method and universal decision rules. A novel approach is utilized in this study to optimize existing threat assessment (TA) algorithms and three-way decision models (3WDMs) are leveraged that incorporate decision-theoretic rough sets (DTRSs) within dynamic intuitionistic fuzzy (IF) environments to create a mixed-attitude 3WDM based on the IF-VIKOR-GRA method in the context of aviation warfare. The primary objectives of this study include determining conditional probabilities for IF three-way decisions (3WDs) and establishing mixed-attitude decision thresholds. Both the target attribute and loss function are expressed in the form of intuitionistic fuzzy numbers (IFNs). To calculate these conditional probabilities, an IF technique is used to combine the multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) method VIKOR and the grey relational analysis (GRA) method, while also taking into account the risk-related preferences of decision-makers (DMs). Optimistic and pessimistic 3WDMs are developed from the perspectives of membership degree and non-membership degree, then subsequently integrated into the comprehensive mixed-attitude 3WDM. The feasibility and effectiveness of this methodology are demonstrated through a numerical example and by comparison to other existing approaches.
Sunday Horos in Bulgaria Today
Authors: Kurdova Dilyana
Published: December 2023

The paper focuses on the phenomenon of open-air folkdance gatherings that happen every Sunday afternoon in Bulgaria. A bottom-up social dance event, Sunday chain dances (horos) are hailed as part of the “back-to-the-roots” movement and together with recreational dance clubs have become an important part of the overall post-Communist folklore dance and music context since 2013.
The Relationship Between Learning Motivation and Online Learning Performance: The Mediating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy and Flow Experience
Authors: Wang Tianyi , Manta Otilia , Zhang Yali
Published: December 2023

Learning motivation is one of the key factors influencing students’ engagement in online learning. This study aims to explore the relationship between learning motivation and online learning performance and to delve into the mediating roles of academic self-efficacy and flow experience in this relationship. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 427 online learners, and structural equation modeling was employed for analysis. The results indicate that learning motivation has a positive effect on online learning performance. Academic self-efficacy and flow experience play a mediating role in the relationship between learning motivation and online learning performance. When students possess higher levels of academic self-efficacy, they are more likely to actively engage in learning, thereby improving their learning performance. Simultaneously, flow experience plays a significant role during the learning process. When students experience a state of flow, learning becomes more enjoyable and efficient, consequently enhancing academic achievement. Therefore, educators and educational institutions can take measures to cultivate students’ academic self-efficacy, such as providing positive feedback and support and encouraging students to face challenges. Additionally, creating a positive learning environment that fosters flow experiences can help improve students’ academic performance.
Influence of AI-driven Inquiry Teaching on Learning Outcomes
Authors: Xie Xiaofang
Published: December 2023

In the field of educational informatization, the integration of information technology with education and teaching is deepening. Rich information technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), have provided efficient support for optimizing the teaching process and improving teaching quality. Inquiry teaching aims to cultivate students’ learning abilities in all aspects. AI can assist teachers in organizing effective inquiry activities, formulating scientific explanations, highlighting the relationship between problems and assumptions, and utilizing empirical evidence to solve related problems, thereby enhancing the teaching effectiveness of the course. In this study, we comprehensively examined the teaching process of inquirybased teaching. We analyzed the impact of four components of AI-driven inquiry teaching (questioning, evidence acquisition, explanation focus, and evaluation summary) on learning outcomes. Additionally, we investigated the variations in learning outcomes resulting from college students’ familiarity with artificial intelligence. Results show that the Cronbach’s α coefficient of the questionnaire is 0.863 and the KMO value is 0.865. The four components of inquiry-based teaching, namely questioning, evidence acquisition, explanation focusing, and evaluation summary, have been found to enhance learners’ learning outcomes by 10%, 5%, 1%, and 10%, respectively. The level of familiarity of college students with AI displays a significance level of 0.05 (F = 2.682, p = 0.032). The study results have significant reference value for analyzing the appeal of AI-driven education and teaching reform, summarizing the process of AI-driven inquiry teaching, and assisting teachers in using AI technology to enhance classroom teaching and improve teaching effectiveness.
AI-Based Collaborative Teaching: Strategies and Analysis in Visual Communication Design
Authors: Liu Songhua , Li Jing , Zheng Jiannan
Published: December 2023

With the rapid development of technology, AI has been widely applied in multiple fields, especially the field of education. As a discipline involving art, technology and creativity, visual communication design is facing the challenge of keeping up with the times and combining new technologies for innovation. Collaborative teaching model emphasizes multi-party participation and collaborative learning, and its proposal has injected new vitality into traditional educational patterns. However, existing studies, which combine collaborative teaching model with artificial intelligence, still have limitations in application and practice, and most of them remain in the theoretical discussion stage and lack empirical support. This study aimed to make up for this deficiency. After in-depth analysis of educational data, a forecasting model of collaborative teaching demand based on AI was proposed. Course content suitable for the collaborative teaching model was further planned for the education in visual communication design.
Os Ismailis Lusófonos, os Aga Khan e Portugal: mais de um século de história (Sec xix-xxi)
Authors: Khouri Nicole , Pereira Leite Joana
Published: December 2023

A comemoração do sexagésimo aniversário da subida ao Imamato de Aga Khan IV, sua Alteza o Príncipe Karim al Husseini, chefe espiritual dos ismailis atualmente dispersos em mais de 25 países, constitui momento particular, sobretudo para os seus fiéis estabelecidos em Portugal e em Espanha. Se as relações recentes do seu Imam com o governo português merecem plenamente ser evocadas, importa recuar a mais de um século e trazer à memória quer a história da comunidade ismaili então instalada em Moçambique, quer a dos laços que os Aga Khans III e IV teceram com o Império português nas duas margens do oceano Índico.
Trends in Educational Leadership Training in the New Normal
Authors: Espinosa Edgar Oliver Cardoso , Padilla Cruz Claudia Mirla
Published: December 2023

The objective of the chapter is to characterize the trends in the training of educational leadership in order to promote quality educational management in institutions. The relevance of leadership continues as it continues to be considered one of the factors that influences school improvement. In the new normal, leadership is characterized by promoting change management by continuously incorporating the use of digital tools so that they are the means that promote the comprehensive training of the student. Thus, the existence of leadership practices based on three categories is required: cognitive resources, social resources, and psychological resources. The conclusion is to promote leadership training at the postgraduate level due to the strategic function it has in the generation of human talent.
IoE-Based Supply Chain Management
Authors: Rahmaty Maryam
Published: December 2023

In today's world, technology is changing and developing every moment, and the concept of the internet of everything (IoE) is actually something much broader and beyond the internet of things. In addition to communication between objects or devices, it includes communication between (people and machines) and (people with people) through technological tools. In fact, the internet of things is part of the internet of everything. IoE-based solutions can significantly help to optimize supply chain management and logistics processes and have more transparency in this field. On the other hand, the cooperation of IoE and the supply chain can also help to reduce the costs of logistics. The role of IoE in supply chain management is a strategic one because, in addition to optimizing processes, it can also bring benefits such as increasing service speed, increasing accuracy in services, etc. For these reasons, in this chapter, the basic features and advantages of smart supply chains based on IoE are examined and evaluated, and an analytical framework is also provided for it.
Effect of Heating Rate on the Annealing Behavior of Aluminium Alloys
Authors: Chakravarty Purnima , Sidor Jurij J.
Published: December 2023

This contribution presents a study on the effect of heating rate maintained during annealing treatment on the final microstructure and mechanical properties of cold rolled Al1050 sheet. This study is focused on microstructure and texture evolution of Al1050 annealed at various heating rates, annealing temperatures, and holding times. It was observed that the longer exposure time for deformed microstructure affects the Vickers hardness values, grain size, and texture intensity. It seems that the crystallographic texture evolution is not affected by heating rate on quantitative level since the same set of orientations tended to evolve in all studied cases. The sample annealed at slow heating rate in a box-type furnace produced recrystallized microstructure with fine grain size, and comparatively lower texture intensity & hardness.
High-Strength PPS-Polymer Composites for Hydrogen High-Pressure Applications
Authors: Schöbel Michael , Langela Marc , Koch Thomas , Pöllinger Alexander
Published: December 2023

Hydrogen technology can be one key for a transition to sustainable energy necessary to achieve climate targets and limit global warming to 1.5 °C since the beginning of the industrial revolution. Hydrogen as a CO2 neutral energy carrier must replace fossil fuels from the existing natural gas grid and infrastructure to enable an environmentally friendly and circular economy in future societies. Batteries and e-fuels are practicable technologies for short term and quantitatively limited energy provision, with disadvantages including raw material demands and technologically complex transformation cycles. Utilizing advanced power-to-gas concepts, hydrogen will not only be most efficient technology in energy storage, but also allows adaption and reuse of existing energy transportation infrastructure.To provide volatile hydrogen gas in the required flow and energy densities, advanced compression technology needs to be developed inspired by conventional gas compression systems. Reciprocating piston compressors are developed for high-pressure hydrogen applications, providing high pressure levels and flow rates. Compression equipment must be designed for non-lubricated dry-running conditions, as high gas purity standards of hydrogen do not allow for oil-based lubricants to be introduced into the process gas. High-strength carbon fiber reinforced composites are developed as piston and packing ring materials to withstand extreme pressure differences under harsh thermo-mechanically loaded operation conditions.Promising candidates with high strength and wear resistance in the form of PPS-polymers, are developed with PTFE solid lubricants and different carbon fiber fractions to combine high strength, with low friction and wear, improve pressure operation range, and limit down times of hydrogen piston compressors. The current work describes tribological testing of advanced PPS-polymers with 10 to 30 wt.% carbon fibers in a high-velocity tribometer under hydrogen gas atmosphere. Supporting thermo-mechanical tests give new insights in deformation mechanisms of fiber reinforced polymer composites and allow conclusions on their applicability for hydrogen compression.
Unusual Precipitation at Grain Boundaries in Non-Equiatomic CoCrFeMnNi High Entropy Alloys
Authors: Yasuda Hiroyuki Y. , Horiguchi Masaki , Cho Ken , Masuda Takahiro , Nagase Takeshi
Published: December 2023

In Cr-rich CoCrFeMnNi alloys, the precipitation of the σ phase at grain boundaries during recrystallization is so fast that ultrafine-grained structure is formed due to the pinning effect of the precipitates. The average grain size of the fcc parent phase is found to be consistent with modified Zener-Smith model. If conventional alloys come to equilibrium, volume fraction of precipitates should approach a saturation value. However, it is interesting to note that the volume fraction of the σ phase in Cr-rich CoCrFeMnNi alloys is inversely proportional to the average grain size of the fcc parent phase. For instance, in Co20Cr25Fe20Ni15Mn20 alloys, the volume fraction changes from 6.5% to 1.2% with increasing average gran size from 14 μm to 210 μm even after annealing at 1273 K for 100 h. It is well known that heterogeneous nucleation of precipitates at grain boundary is energetically favorable and fast diffusion through grain boundary can assist the precipitation. However, they cannot account for the grain size dependence of the volume fraction after reaching equilibrium. Based on stereology, the reciprocal of grain size is proportional to grain boundary area. Thus, chemical fluctuation at grain boundaries (e.g. segregation) is considered to be related to the unusual precipitation at the grain boundaries.
A New Approach for Sintering Simulation of Irregularly Shaped Powder Particles
Authors: Weiner Max , Zienert Tilo , Schmidtchen Matthias , Hubálková Jana , Aneziris Christos G. , Prahl Ulrich
Published: December 2023

In sintering simulation, there are basically two approaches: microscale simulation, in which distinct particles or pores are regarded, and macroscale, where the porous body is regarded as continuum with variable density.Material parameters of the latter can be determined by experiment or by microscale models.Current microscale sintering models mainly use circular resp.~spherical particle geometries to represent the actual shape of real particles.However, sintering behavior is heavily dependent on the morphology of the powder particles, since sintering progress is driven by reduction of the bound surface energy.So current models neglect the influence of local contact morphology.Here, a finite differences based microscopic sintering model is presented, which is capable to work with irregular particle geometries.Asymmetric particle contacts in shape and substance are possible within.The differences between circular particle contacts and asymmetric ones are investigated.Furthermore, a statistical way of describing the morphology of powder particles and its inclusion into sintering simulation using Monte Carlo techniques are shown.Morphology data are obtained from microscopic imaging by extracting the 2D contours.The particles' contour lines are fitted to a parameterized shape function including ovality and first order waves to obtain a description of the particles' fine shapes.From the statistical distribution of the shape parameters, randomized particle groupings are sampled as input for microscopic sintering simulation.Statistical analysis of the samples' sintering behaviors leads to statements about the powder's.Comparisons to classical spherical modelling are given.
Defects-Driven Plasticity: Rationalization Based on Notch Strengthening and Continuous Damage Mechanics
Authors: Angella Giuliano , Zanardi Franco
Published: December 2023

A novel procedure for material quality assessment developed for castings like ductile irons and Al alloys, is based on the analysis of tensile strain hardening through dislocation-density-related constitutive equation, and consists of plotting the Voce equation parameters found through modeling the tensile flow curves with the Voce constitutive equation. In sound materials the Voce parameters have a regular trend, consistent with the physical meaning of the dislocation-density-related Voce constitutive equation. The Voce parameters identify a regular trend also in defective materials, even if defects and metallurgical discontinuities might be expected to add a random and unpredictable component to the plastic behavior. This unexpected regular behavior in defective materials has been called as Defects-Driven Plasticity (DDP), and its rationalization seems to be possible by coupling the concepts of Notch Strengthening (NS) of defects, and stable ductile fracture propagation of the Continuous Damage Mechanics (CDM). The rationalization of DDP and the experimental findings to support, are here reported in high Silicon strengthened ductile irons.
Effect of Distributions of Low Angle Grain Boundary and Dislocation Density on Strength of Al-3mass%Mg by SPD
Authors: Kozaki Atsushi , Morishige Taiki , Tanaka Tutomu
Published: December 2023

Al-Mg alloys processed by Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD) have higher strength due to grain refinement by dynamic recrystallization. Generally, the relationship between grain size and strength is expressed by the Hall-Petch relationship, but the strength of Al-Mg alloys processed by SPD is higher than expected from the Hall-Petch extrapolation. This phenomenon is called ``Extra-Hardening. In this study, Al-3mass%Mg alloys processed by SPD were annealed, and the fraction of grain boundaries was measured by EBSD to determine the effect of grain boundaries on the strength. The results suggest that Extra-Hardening may be an effect of strengthening by SGB, which changes significantly with the number of passes and annealing, and constant LAGB strengthening. Strength predictions using the fraction of grain boundaries were in good agreement.
Can Multifunctionality of Bioresorbable BMGs be Tuned by Controlling Crystallinity?
Authors: Yang Shang Mou , Hufenbach Julia , Scudino Sergio , Conway Paul P. , Torres-Sanchez Carmen
Published: December 2023

Ca-Mg-Zn bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) are promising biomaterials for orthopaedic applications because when they get reabsorbed, a retrieval surgery is not needed. In this study, Ca-Mg-Zn metallic glasses with different compositions, Ca56.02Mg20.26Zn23.72 and Zn50.72Mg23.44Ca25.84, were fabricated by induction melting followed by copper mould casting. Their degree of crystallinity was modified by annealing, obtaining exemplar specimens of fully amorphous, partially amorphous (i.e., a BMG composite (BMGC)) and fully crystalline alloys. The microstructure, thermodynamic and corrosion performance of these alloys were evaluated as well as their electrochemical behaviour. The results of polarisation tests demonstrate that the corrosion resistance of the Zn-rich alloy is markedly better than the Ca-rich BMG. Corrosion rates of these Ca-and Zn-rich alloys with different degrees of crystallinity illustrate that the corrosion behaviours of alloys strongly depend on their microstructure, which shows a positive correlation between the corrosion current density and the crystallised volume fraction of the alloy. This study aims to shed light on the impact of the amorphicity-to-crystallinity ratio on the multifunctional properties of BMGs/BMGCs, and to assess how feasible it is to fine-tune those properties by controlling the percentage of crystallinity.