bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of knowledge and attitude of cervical cancer among the youths in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh – India
Authors: Divya K Thanmaya , Chidrawar Vijay R. , Bhupalam Pradeep Kumar , Shiromwar Shruti , Aljameeli Ahmed M. , Vyshnavi G. , Reddama I. Sai , Boreddy Vishali
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:

India suffers a quarter of the global burden of cervical cancer (CC) but is controllable by taking some precautions. The major issue is the low amount of participation among women in screening and vaccination for disease. The objective of the research is to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding CC among college going students residing in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh—India.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 380 subjects whose ages ranged from 15 to 25 and older. The questionnaires were circulated through google forms. The socio-demographic variables and KAP levels are represented by descriptive statistics. The Chi-square test is used to determine the relationship between sociodemographic factors and KAP levels.

RESULTS:

Among 380 subjects, 172 (54.7%) are aware of CC, 71% have poor knowledge, and 20% have good knowledge about CC. More than three-fourths of women 374 (98.4%) are not having regular practice towards CC.

CONCLUSION:

The awareness about CC is very low in the population, so prevention of CC relies on routine screening, proper vaccination, and treatment. Awareness programs and promoting knowledge about cervical health in social media are required.
Marital conflict of a nurse family following COVID-19 vaccinations: A case studying
Authors: Ghanbari Vahid , Rostamnia Leili , Amanat Nasir
Published: February 2024

Vaccination is one of the best strategies to control a pandemic. Although there is much research evidence of its effectiveness, a small percentage of people would not incubate the vaccine. After starting vaccination of healthcare workers as the first group in Iran, there were many debates and concerns regarding the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and its long-term side effects among them. In this investigation, the impact of these disagreements on the relationship of a nurse couple has been presented. The wife believed that people should incubate the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible and the man was anti-vaxxer and he believed that COVID-19 vaccines are not safe and it should be refused. After that, the wife got the COVID-19 vaccine, and their difference in views led to marital conflicts and disturbance in the function of the family. This case study was approved by the Research Council and Ethics Committee of Semnan University of Medical Science. Vaccine refusing could have complicated effects on a community and family. There should be a plan to assess families’ function and apply it in the case of disturbance in families’ function. Moreover, several strategies should be implemented to persuade anti-vaxxers.
Teaching clinical reasoning to medical students: A brief report of case-based clinical reasoning approach
Authors: Alavi-Moghaddam Mostafa , Zeinaddini-Meymand Arman , Ahmadi Soleiman , Shirani Aryan
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:

Case-based clinical reasoning (CBCR) is the proposed method to improve clinical reasoning. This brief report aimed to evaluate CBCR effectiveness to improve clinical reasoning via an online course.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

This study is a brief report of a before–after quasi-experimental study to evaluate CBCR in medical students of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Ten online weekly 2-hour sessions of CBCR presentations were instructed to medical students. Each session started with an illness script, and then, the instructor posed the students’ five clinical questions in five steps according to the CBCR approach. The clinical reasoning ability of students was evaluated before and 2 weeks after the online courses using four types of standard clinical questions.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED:

A Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to assess the difference between pretest and posttest examination scores.

RESULTS:

This brief report revealed that twenty-one medical students participated in all ten sessions of the CBCR online course and were evaluated in pretest and posttest examinations. A significant improvement in the clinical reasoning total scores in the posttest examination compared with the pretest examination was observed (P = 0.001). In terms of specific types of clinical questions, the mean posttest scores for clinical reasoning problem (CRP) and key feature (KF) examinations were higher than the pretest scores (P = 0.001 and P = 0.005, respectively).

CONCLUSIONS:

Applying the CBCR approach improved the total clinical reasoning score of medical students during the course. Further studies are needed to evaluate whether this improvement would persist in workplace settings or not.
Exploring effective coping strategies for wives living with spouses who have alcohol dependence: Insights from focus group discussions
Authors: Quadras Jyothi , Anitharani M. , Pradeep R. Johnson
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:

Alcohol dependence is a prevalent issue worldwide. The wives of persons with alcohol dependence (WPAD) often experience several psychological, physical, and social problems, and it is essential to identify their coping strategies. This study aims to explore the coping strategies employed by WPAD by conducting a focus group discussion (FGD).

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This study was conducted among wives of persons with alcohol dependence during their husband’s admission in the departments of Psychiatry and gastroenterology of St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India, using qualitative research with phenomenological design. The inclusion criteria were being married and living with a person with alcohol dependence for more than three years and free from major psychiatric disorders and recruited through purposive sampling for six FGDs, which were conducted using a FGD guide and lasted approximately 60 to 90 minutes. The discussions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.

RESULTS:

The study revealed that the WPAD adhered to various coping strategies to face the challenges of living with their husbands with alcohol dependence. It is observed that WPAD used emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping and avoidance coping.

CONCLUSIONS:

This study highlighted the effective coping strategies adapted by WPAD to tackle the hardships related to their husband’s alcoholic behavior and most of the WPAD used emotion-focused coping. This study provided valuable insights into the coping strategies used by wives of alcoholics and the challenges they faced in managing their spouse’s addiction.
Association between sleep duration and psychological resilience in a population-based survey: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Zhu Yanan , Zhang Yasi , Zhuang Mansi , Ye Meijie , Wang Yu , Zheng Nan , Zhan Yiqiang
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:

The study aimed to find out the association between sleep duration and psychological resilience in a population-based survey.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in August 2022, employing a cluster random sampling method to recruit community residents at Futian District in Shenzhen, China. A total of 2,445 participants aged 18 years and over were included in the study. The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) was utilized to measure psychological resilience, and sleep duration was classified according to the American Heart Association’s sleep duration categories. Multivariable linear regression was used to analyze the relationship between psychological resilience and sleep duration after adjusting for gender, age, smoking status, physical exercise frequency, body mass index (BMI), and education level.

RESULTS:

The participants displayed moderate levels of psychological resilience, with a mean resilience score of 3.46 (standard deviation [SD] = 0.62) and a mean sleep duration of 7.04 h (SD = 1.10). After adjusting for covariates, longer sleep duration was associated with higher psychological resilience (β = 0.047, P < 0.05), indicating that participants with a long sleep duration had higher resilience scores than those with a short sleep duration.

CONCLUSION:

Longer sleep duration is positively associated with higher psychological resilience in community residents. These findings suggest that improving sleep duration may be a promising approach to enhancing psychological resilience, preventing psychological problems, and promoting overall physical and mental health development.
Evaluation of pregnant women’s knowledge and attitude toward physical exercise during pregnancy at maternity hospitals
Authors: Benyian Fatima F.
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:

There are major health benefits to physical exercise during pregnancy for mothers and newborns. However, physical inactivity during pregnancy varies worldwide, but it is more common during the third trimester of pregnancy. A positive attitude toward antenatal exercise can reduce physical inactivity.

OBJECTIVES:

This study aimed to evaluate pregnant women’s knowledge and attitude toward physical exercise during pregnancy and to find out the relationship between pregnant women’s knowledge and attitude.

METHODS:

This is a descriptive study utilizing a non-probability purposive sample of 200 women. The data were collected by distributing a structured, self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised 37 questions for knowledge and 15 questions for attitude. This study was conducted from October 2021 to November 2022.

RESULTS:

The higher percentage of women’s age was 20–24 years, and 30% graduated from primary school. Nearly two-thirds of them were in the second trimester. More than one-third of them have two to three living children. Nearly two-thirds of women have poor knowledge levels about physical exercise during pregnancy, but most of them have a positive attitude. There is a significant relationship between pregnant women’s knowledge and attitude.

CONCLUSION:

This study indicated that most of the study sample had poor knowledge regarding physical exercise during pregnancy. However, they have a positive attitude toward physical exercise during pregnancy.
Unsupervised Machine Learning for Bot Detection on Twitter: Generating and Selecting Features for Accurate Clustering
Authors: Al-azawi Raad , O. AL-mamory Safaa
Published: February 2024

Twitter is a popular social media platform that is widely used by individuals and businesses. However, it is vulnerable to bot attacks, which can have negative effects on society. Supervised machine learning techniques can detect bots but require labeled data to differentiate between human and bot users. Twitter generates a significant amount of unlabeled data, which can be expensive to label. Unsupervised machine learning techniques, specifically clustering algorithms, are crucial for managing this data and reducing computational complexity. Effective feature selection is necessary for clustering, as some features are more important than others. This study aims to enhance feature reliability, introduce new features, and reduce them to improve bot identification accuracy using clustering algorithms. The study achieved an accuracy rate of 0.99 in four clustering algorithms, including agglomerative hierarchy, k-medoids, DBSCAN, and K-means. This was accomplished by minimizing dataset dimensions and selecting essential features. By employing unsupervised machine learning techniques, Twitter can detect and mitigate bot attacks more efficiently, which can positively impact society
Kenya Medical Training College lecturer perception on adequacy of teaching and learning resources in the advent of COVID-19.
Authors: Kondo Benson Mbati , Kang’ethe Simon , Ngeno Anne
Published: February 2024

Strategies set up to achieve sustainable development goals 3 and 4 in Kenya are via expansion of the health workforce by training healthcare workers. However, challenges such as lack of adequate human resources, physical facilities, teaching aids, and finances existed. In the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the above challenges were made worse by the health requirements to mitigate against the pandemic. For instance, the need for more human resources, expansion of physical facilities, adoption of relevant eLearning, and the much-needed financial resources. In order to conduct this study, the researcher adopted a pragmatism theoretical framework. The study investigated lecturers' perceptions of the adequacy of human resources, physical facilities, and teaching aids, in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at Kenya Medical Training College in the advent of COVID-19. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study using a triangulation mixed method design. The study setting was the eastern region, selected out of the eight regions of Kenya through simple random sampling. The four campuses with a Medical Laboratory Science department within the eastern region were all selected through census sampling. The study sample was all the 18 lecturers selected through census sampling. The data collection instruments were interview guides and self-administered closed and open-ended questionnaires. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for the descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency) and then presented in frequency tables. The response rate from the four campuses with the Medical Laboratory Science department was 100% (18 lecturers). The majority of the lecturers had a mean age of 38 years. The majority of lecturers were not satisfied with the adequacy of human resources with a mean of 1.5833 and (std. deviation=.51493). The majority of lecturers perceived the state of physical facilities to be in a poor state with an average mean of 1.6. and (std. deviation =0.418). The satisfaction level of the majority of lecturers on teaching aids was a mean of 3.01 (std. deviation=1.459), representing neutral to very inadequate. The majority of lecturers perceived that there were insufficient human resources, physical facilities, and teaching aids in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at Kenya Medical Training College. Kenya Medical Training College board of directors should provide and avail adequate teaching and learning resources notably human resources, physical facilities, and teaching aids to the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
A complete invariant for doodles on a 2-sphere
Authors: Mostovoy Jacob
Published: February 2024

We define a complete invariant for doodles on a 2-sphere which takes values
in series of chord diagrams of certain type. The coefficients at the diagrams
with $n$ chords are finite type invariants of doodles of order at most $2n$.
Grotesque Approaches in Contemporary Turkish Painting
Authors: Ünal Mevlüt , Dalkıran Ahmet
Published: February 2024

The Republican period witnessed significant changes in Turkish art and the art of painting was reshaped in this process. By addressing the grotesque elements in paintings depicting mythological themes, the study aims to understand the reasons why artists use these images and the social, cultural, and political contexts of these images. The study analyzes the depiction of figures in Turkish painting in a grotesque context during the Republican period and how artists integrated the influences of Western culture as well as traditional Turkish culture. Additionally, it is examined whether the use of grotesque images emerged as a reaction of the artists to the political and social atmosphere of the period or as a different narrative strategy. In this context, it offers an understanding of how grotesque images in Turkish painting reflect the artists' individual expressions, social criticism and cultural identities.
Kamu Yönetiminde Dış Kaynak Kullanımı ve Taşeronlaşma Kavramları
Authors: Küçükeken Derviş
Published: February 2024

Ülkemizde kamu yönetimi biliminin farklı uygulama ve yöntemlerin kısa zamanda takip edilerek uygulandığı bir yer olarak bilinmektedir. Özellikle gelişmiş ülkelerde kamu özel ayrımına uygun olarak geliştirilen uygulama ve yöntemlerin sistematik olarak uygulanmasından çok kopyalanarak alınması çok alışılmış bir durumdur. Bu durumda birçok farklı eksik ve hatalarında olması kaçınılmazdır. Günümüzde farklı ülkeler arasında kamu yöntemi uygulamalarının alınarak uygulanması çok karşılaşılan bir durum olsa da aslında sistematik uygulamalar ile sistemlerin geliştirilmesi gerektiği düşünülmektedir. Çalışmada kamu yönetimi içinde yeni kamu yönetimi uygulamasının bel kemiği olan dış kaynak kullanımı, taşeronlaşma kavramı ele alınarak kavramın çıkışı, detaylı tanımı, uygulama alanındaki yapının teorik temelleri ve önemli değişkenleri ele alınarak detaylı olarak incelenmiştir. Çalışma ülkede kullanılan kavram ile ilgili yapısal akademik temellendirmeye cevap olabilmek için yapılmıştır.
Ortaokul İngilizce Öğreniminde Vodcast Kullanımı: Dil Yeterliğine ve Konuşma Kaygısına Etkisi
Authors: Gedemen Ahmet , Göksu İdris
Published: February 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı İngilizcenin yabancı dil olarak öğretiminde öğrenciler tarafından oluşturulan vodcastlerin öğrencilerin dil yeterliklerine ve İngilizce konuşma kaygısı düzeylerine etkisini incelemektir. Ön-test son-test kontrol gruplu desenle gerçekleştirilen bu çalışma, 24 deney grubunda, 24 de kontrol grubunda olmak üzere 48 ortaokul öğrencisiyle yürütülmüştür. Çalışma, 2021-2022 Eğitim-Öğretim yılında Kahramanmaraş ilinde yer alan bir devlet okulunda gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın verileri üç aylık uygulama sürecinde, İngilizce Yeterlik Testi ve İngilizce Konuşma Kaygısı Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları, vodcast öğrenme stratejisinin öğrencilerin İngilizce dil yeterlik puanlarını istatistiki olarak anlamlı düzeyde arttırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin İngilizce konuşma kaygılarında ise istatistiki olarak anlamlı bir etki oluşturmadığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu sonuçlar, vodcast öğrenme stratejisinin öğrencilerin İngilizce dil yeterliklerini geliştirdiğini ancak İngilizce konuşma kaygılarını anlamlı düzeyde düşürmediğini göstermiştir.
Plagiarism in Academic Writing in Higher Education Institutions: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Ahmad Hadijah , Fauzi Muhammad Ashraf
Published: February 2024

Higher education institutions (HEI) are increasingly challenged by plagiarism, which threatens their academic standards and integrity. This is due to the fact that students have access to an overwhelming amount of information online, making it easier for them to copy and paste without giving proper credit or attribution. Additionally, the prevalence of technology has made it easier to copy and paste without detection. The study aimed to analyze the trends in plagiarism in academic writing by using bibliometric analysis, which is a technique that can measure and analyze the use of published documents. This analysis was used to identify any potential changes in the prevalence of plagiarism in academic writing over time and to identify potential factors that could be influencing it. The data is extracted from Scopus database with Boolean and proximity search strategy and found 579 related journal articles. There are tabulations of results ranging from descriptive analysis, citation analysis, co-citation analysis, and co-word analysis. The descriptive findings revealed that 'academic integrity', despite not being included in the search string, was the most commonly occurring word with 284 indicating a significant relationship between plagiarism in academic writing in HEIs. In addition, citation analysis for the top ten documents was presented. The findings of co-citation analysis highlight factors, new trends of academic integrity, and mitigation plans against plagiarism, while co-word analysis are thematically presented in three prominent clusters which is academic misconduct study, ethics and academic integrity. In most prominent articles cited by many authors, contract cheating is the new trend of plagiarism. As a result, it sheds light on the fact that academic integrity issues go beyond a new phenomenon that needs to be taken seriously. This study has both theoretical and practical implications for minimizing future plagiarism risks as well as identifying and recommending potential solutions to the problem.
Review of the Concept “Self-Regulated Learning”: Defined and Used in Different Educational Contexts
Authors: Sinkkonen Merja , Tapani Annukka
Published: February 2024

Self-regulation is increasingly needed in education. This article aims to identify (what is) the core of the concept of self-regulated learning (SRL) and to analyse how SRL is used in different contexts. We studied 108 scientific articles published in scientific journals in the period 2016-2020. The keywords to search in the Scopus database were self-regulated learning, higher education and student. SRL deals with the process whereby learners actively take charge of their learning. The researchers share the view that SRL is linked to academic success and that the development from being students to self-regulating professionals does not occur spontaneously. We found that SRL has been studied in six contexts: 1) discussion on contextual change in teaching and learning, 2) the context of e-learning, 3) the development of training in various disciplines, 4) discussion on learning disabilities and anxiety, 5) discussion on personal traits, competencies and different backgrounds and 6) theoretical contexts.
Impacts of Need and Culture in Higher Education
Authors: Purdum A. Brook , Evans Amy L.
Published: February 2024

This paper aims to further explore the impact of need and culture as they relate to orientation, training, development, and administrative policies on regional university adjunct faculty. The use of adjunct faculty has risen considerably over recent years making their university experience more relevant in today’s higher education climate. Adjunct faculty express the desire for orientation, training, and professional development. In addition, adjunct faculty find administrative policies extremely isolating in nature as they struggle to develop more meaningful relationships with other faculty, administrators, and students. While adjunct faculty have vast industry experience, they often lack extensive experience in higher education. Considering that adjunct faculty have such a tremendous impact on college students, how they feel about their higher education experience is of great concern. Adjunct faculty effectiveness suffers when they do not receive adequate orientation, training, and development. When adjunct faculty are isolated from the university due to the structure of administrative policy, they become less committed to the overarching goals of the organization and thus less committed to students.
Involvement of Working Parents in Students’ Academic Achievement: Basis of Support Programs
Authors: Naungayan Regie R. , Vivencio Ilonah Jean B. , Caplis Marilyn M.
Published: February 2024

The study aimed to determine the level of involvement of working parents and the level of seriousness of the problems they encountered in modular distance learning. It sought to test whether there is a significant relationship between the academic achievement of the students and their parents’ level of involvement. This study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design with a questionnaire as a data-gathering tool. Results show that working parents are highly engaged in the new learning modality while their children manifested a satisfactory level of academic performance. The relationship between the overall level of parents’ involvement and level of academic achievement was found insignificant, but coaching and tutoring, and monitoring students’ compliance flagged a significant relationship with academic achievement. A set of programs was proposed to address problems experienced by parents such as poor internet connection, insufficient resources at home, unclear instructions in the self-learning modules, and distraction from gadgets.
Attitudes and Development Needs Connected to Interprofessional Identity Formation
Authors: Miettinen Anna , Kekoni Taru , Saari Henna , Mäntyselkä Pekka
Published: February 2024

To achieve better quality and efficiency of care and services for clients, social and health care professionals should be educated to adopt an interprofessional way of working and thinking. This requires the development of an interprofessional identity alongside a professional identity. The process must be facilitated comprehensively in social and health care operations. The aim of this observational and cross-sectional mixed-method study was to investigate readiness and perceived development needs concerning interprofessional work among social and health care students and professionals. Furthermore, the aim was to examine the formation of an interprofessional identity in relation to the theoretical framework of interprofessional socialization. In our results, development needs, expressed by the respondents, were categorized at the system, profession, and individual levels of social and health care. Although, positive attitudes were established among students and professionals, our findings demonstrate that the formation of an interprofessional identity requires comprehensive support from social and health care operations. Interprofessional identity can be enhanced especially by applying and developing interprofessional education and lifelong learning.
Effects of Students’ Autonomy Support on their Self-Regulated Learning Strategies: Three Field Experiments in Secondary Education
Authors: Admiraal Wilfried , Lockhorst Ditte , Post Lysanne , Kester Liesbeth
Published: February 2024

Providing students with autonomy over their learning process can support the development of their self-regulation skills. This study aimed to examine the effects of autonomy-support interventions on students’ self-regulated learning strategies. The participants were 432 students from three secondary schools in the Netherlands. In each school, a one-year field experiment was performed, in which teachers and students shared control over learning processes. At the start and end of the school year, students from both the experimental and control conditions completed a questionnaire on perceived autonomy support and self-regulation strategies used. Univariate analyses of covariance were performed to examine the effects of the interventions on perceived autonomy support and the use of self-regulated learning strategies. The intervention with the highest amount of student control showed positive effects on self-regulated learning strategies ‘task orientation’, ‘planning’, and ‘process evaluation’, although it did show a small decrease in perceived autonomy support. The other two interventions showed an increase in perceived autonomy support and a positive trend in ‘monitoring’. The field experiments suggest that different ways of supporting student autonomy can yield different effects on students’ self-regulated learning strategies. The tentative conclusion is that a focus on student control is the most effective.
Doing Research with Help from ChatGPT: Promising Examples for Coding and Inter-Rater Reliability
Authors: Theelen Hanneke , Vreuls Joyce , Rutten Jim
Published: February 2024

The rapid development of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) has led to significant advancements in applying machine learning techniques across diverse disciplines, including educational science research. This study investigates the potential of LLMs like ChatGPT for qualitative data analysis, focusing on open, axial, selective coding, theme or pattern identification, and inter-rater reliability. Our findings indicate promising capabilities of ChatGPT in open coding, demonstrating accurate categorization of qualitative data. However, axial coding posed challenges due to the model's limited understanding, which was partially addressed by refining prompts based on ChatGPT's interpretation. ChatGPT also showed competence in selective coding and theme or pattern identification, providing additional insights. For inter-rater reliability, ChatGPT's performance varied across datasets, with improvements observed when providing contextual information. It is important to note the limitations and variability of LLMs such as ChatGPT, which is in public beta and subject to potential limitations in usage and reliability. Our study demonstrates ChatGPT's potential for coding and inter-rater reliability. Improved results are achieved with refined prompts and utilising ChatGPT's own definitions. The adoption of LLMs for qualitative analysis requires further exploration, including addressing algorithmic bias and the potential for inaccurate responses. Validation techniques are crucial in mitigating these risks.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on ChatGPT in Education
Authors: Polat Hamza , Topuz Arif Cem , Yıldız Mine , Taşlıbeyaz Elif , Kurşun Engin
Published: February 2024

ChatGPT has become a prominent tool for fostering personalized and interactive learning with the advancements in AI technology. This study analyzes 212 academic research articles indexed in the Scopus database as of July 2023. It maps the trajectory of educational studies on ChatGPT, identifying primary themes, influential authors, and contributing institutions. By employing bibliometric indicators and network analysis, the study explores collaboration patterns, citation trends, and the evolution of research interests. The findings show the exponential growth of interest in leveraging ChatGPT for educational purposes and provide insights into the specific educational domains and contexts that have garnered the most attention. Furthermore, the study reveals the collaborative dynamics and intellectual foundations shaping the field by examining co-authorship and citation networks. This bibliometric analysis contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the current state of ChatGPT research in education, offering researchers and practitioners valuable insights into evolving trends and potential future directions for this innovative aspect of AI and learning.
Perceptions of Faculty Members on Using Moodle as a Learning Management System in Distance Education
Authors: Alomari Akram Mahmoud
Published: February 2024

In order to understand how faculty members, feel about using Moodle as a learning management system (LMS) tool for teaching and learning in Jordanian universities, a mixed-methods study was conducted. Surveys and interviews were used to gather the data. 270 professors from three Jordanian universities took part in the study. The results show that while the participating faculty members thought using Moodle in instruction was a useful teaching tool, they weren't happy with it. The Internet crisis, interaction, the need for education for electronic platforms, online tests, and self-regulation were among the difficulties mentioned by these participants. The potential use of Moodle in education is encouraged through pedagogical implication. In conclusion, the implementation of the Moodle system for distance learning has been very remarkable in recent years. The effectiveness of its use depends on the active involvement of business managers and the willingness of teachers to adopt e-learning. By addressing the challenges ahead and providing incentives for faculty, universities can ensure success and use of the system. As the use of the Moodle LMS continues to grow, it is important to focus on the development of the tool and provide ongoing support to improve its effectiveness and impact on distance education.
Mangupa Lahiron Daganak sebagai Representasi Penghayatan Iman Kristiani Umat Suku Batak Toba
Authors: Lisdiyanto Stephanus
Published: February 2024

In this article, the author would like to express his appreciation for the faith of the Toba Batak Catholics in the parish of St. John the Baptist, Perawang Riau, Padang Diocese, related to the Mangupa Lahiron Daganak tradition carried out in the Toba Batak tribal community. The Mangupa Lahiron Daganak tradition is one of the ceremonies to welcome and give thanks for the birth of a child in the Toba Batak family. This tradition is no longer carried out completely by Toba Batak Catholics in the parish of Saint John the Baptist Perawang Riau. Several instruments are used in the ritual of the Mangupa Lahiron Daganak ceremony. The function of this instrument is to make the ceremony run smoothly, wisely, and meaningfully. The instruments used in the ceremony contain symbols that are meaningful in people's lives. The purpose of this paper is to find and interpret the symbols in the Mangupa Lahiron Daganak ceremony, not only from a social point of view but more on theological meanings that can strengthen the appreciation of the faith of Catholics, especially the Toba Batak people. The results showed that the Toba Batak Catholics in the St. John the Baptist Perawang Riau parish were able to find social meaning, which was then transformed into an appreciation of the Christian faith, even though the Toba Batak people in the St. John the Baptist Perawang Riau parish no longer held the full Mangupa Lahiron Daganak ceremony.
Pelayanan Misi Holistik Memakai Media Digital
Authors: Tessy Charles , Siligar Ambrosius
Published: February 2024

The use of digital media is a current trend. This progress should be utilized in Christian mission services, especially in responding to the challenges of service in underdeveloped villages scattered throughout Indonesia. This article tries to explain the use of digital media in holistic mission services in Bambaoma village. By using ethnographic qualitative methods and also use a variety of existing literature and observations of researchers who have served in this village. The results of the study found that the use of digital media for holistic mission services in Bambaoma hamlet can be used to support teaching and training in various fields, both in the spiritual field through sermons, teaching in Sunday Schools and basic education for young children, as well as teaching ways to good farming practices and healthy lifestyles to improve the welfare of the Bamboama hamlet community holistically.
Tanggapan Etis Kristen Terhadap Pengaruh Budaya Digital di Kalangan Mahasiswa
Authors: Blegur Romelus , Sinaga Rajokiaman , Susanto Sulianus
Published: February 2024

Digital culture seems to be well received in society because the benefits are unavoidable. This should be acknowledged, but this welcome should also be anticipated with a critical attitude because in contrast to its usefulness, digital technology also contributes to the emergence of negative influences and impacts on its users. This is also a concern for STT ATI students because digital culture has also permeated their life context. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of STT ATI students amid digital flow to see these problems. This study uses a qualitative research method with a phenomenological study. The results of this study are that: first, STT ATI students quite understand digital culture based on their experience; second, digital culture has an impact on them, both positively and negatively; third, ethically they have a fairly good response in dealing with digital challenges, but on the other hand there are also weaknesses in perceptions about the subject. In this regard, more intense training is needed so that they are ready to face the digital era with all its consequences.
Case Study Of Mawe Tradition: The Theology Study Of Spirit Summoning Rituals In Buru Island, Maluku
Authors: Marisi Candra Gunawan , Prasetya Didimus Sutanto B , Tasijawa Riski
Published: February 2024

Cultural traditions in Indonesia are very diverse, including the Mawe tradition on Buru Island, Maluku which is believed to be able to provide clues to uncover cases or problems that often occur. Uniquely, this tradition uses the spirits of deceased ancestors, which is a ritual led by traditional elders to provide clues that can explain a problem. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach and analysis of supporting Bible verses. As a result, from the theological studies conducted, it is known that rituals of seances have also been carried out in the biblical tradition, but it is clear that this tradition is contrary to the Bible. The Christian theological view is very clear that believers are not justified under any circumstances to perform seances because it is a form of syncretism.
Creating an Ecosocial Welfare Future
Authors: Murphy Mary P.
Published: February 2024

A uniquely hybrid approach to welfare state policy, ecological sustainability and social transformation, this book explores transformative models of welfare change. Using Ireland as a case study, it addresses the institutional adaptations needed to move towards a sustainable welfare state.
Analysing the History of British Social Welfare
Authors: Parker Jonathan
Published: February 2024

This book offers insights into the development of social welfare policies in Britain. By identifying continuities in welfare policy, practice and thought throughout history, it offers the potential for the development of new thinking, policy making and practice.
Work and Social Justice
Authors: Gill Flora
Published: February 2024

This book examines the urgent workplace challenges we're facing today with an interdisciplinary and historical analysis that challenges and broadens the scope of existing economic literature. Exploring the current economic proposals to address these issues, it offers ways forward for greater economic social justice and equality at work.
The Production of Everyday Life in Eco-Conscious Households
Authors: Munro Kirstin
Published: February 2024

Drawing on qualitative fieldwork, this book sheds much-needed light on how sustainability-oriented households balance priorities and get things done in day-to-day life, offering crucial insights about eco-conscious living at an individual level.
War, Technology and the State
Authors: Chin Warren
Published: February 2024

This book explores the relationship between the state and war within the context of seismic technological change. Through its analysis, the book questions what will happen to war and the state and whether we will reach a point where war leads to the unmaking of the state itself.
Recasting Workers' Power
Authors: Webster Edward , Dor Lynford
Published: February 2024

Drawing on ethnographic studies of precarious work in Africa, this innovative book discusses their implications for labour of how globalisation and digitalisation are drivers for structural change. It explores the role of digital technology in new business models, and ways in which digitalization can be harnessed for counter mobilisation.
Race, Class, Parenting and Children's Leisure
Authors: Mukherjee Utsa
Published: February 2024

School-age children's everyday lives are changing as they are immersed in digital leisure and organised activities. However, our current understandings of these transitions are race-blind. Presenting the first study of middle-class British Indian families, this book reveals the salience of race and class in shaping parenting cultures and children.
The Political Economy of Fortune and Misfortune
Authors: Timcke Scott
Published: February 2024

Bringing together philosophical insights with social theory, this book develops a better understanding of the role luck plays in generating and reinforcing inequality. The author offers a political economy of life chances and an analysis of durable and demonstrable social inequalities, revealing how they are sustained and reproduced.
Digital Frontiers in Gender and Security
Authors: Henshaw Alexis
Published: February 2024

Exploring the digital frontiers of feminist international relations, this book investigates how gender can be mainstreamed into discourse about technology and security.
Expertise in Crisis
Authors: Caudill David S.
Published: February 2024

As the crisis of expertise continues to be a global issue, this book shows that it is not a 'scientific' controversy, but an ideological dispute with believers on both sides. If the advocates of consensus science acknowledge the uncertainties of even the best science, it is possible to open a pathway towards communication between world views.
Implementasi Metode Show and Tell untuk Mengembangkan Percaya Diri dan Kemandirian Siswa PAUD di Kanaan Global School Jakarta
Authors: Sihotang Yeppy
Published: February 2024

The background of this study is based on the low self-confidence and independence of students in Kindergarten B class at Kanaan Global School in Jakarta. The purpose of this study is to analyze the differences in self-confidence and differences in independence owned by students after being given the treatment of the show-and-tell method. This study was conducted for four meetings with a total of 17 students in kindergarten B class. This study used a quantitative approach with the One Group Pretest - post-test design. The data from the research was obtained through a rubric assessment of each variable that had been tested for validity and reliability previously. The results of the hypothesis on both variables using the t-test showed a value of 0.000 smaller than 0.005 on self-confidence and independence. The n-gain value of the self-confidence variable is 0.4 and independence is 0.6. So, it shows that there is a difference in self-confidence and independence before and after the implementation of the show-and-tell method on students.
Sengketa Laut Cina Selatan: Analisis Realis terhadap Perebutan Kekuasaan, Respon Regional, dan Implikasi Geopolitik
Authors: Hidayat Agus Rohmat , Alifah Nur , Rodiansjah Agis Ahmad , Asikin Muhammad Zaenal
Published: February 2024

The South China Sea dispute has emerged as a complex and highly contentious issue with significant implications for regional stability. From a realist perspective, these disputes reflect power struggles and influence among claimant states, driven by their desire to secure strategic interests in the region. Neighboring countries, recognizing the impact of China's rise as a great power, have responded by boosting their military capabilities and forming alliances to counterbalance China's growing influence. However, analyzing South China Sea disputes through a realist lens provides valuable insights into power struggles, vested interests, and security issues underlying the conflict. Through a critical review of territorial claims, legal frameworks, and the historical context of disputes, this paper provides a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of such disputes. In addition, the report explores the geopolitical implications and involvement of major powers in the region.
Valorização, interesse e embelezamentos para motivar adolescentes nas aulas de língua estrangeira
Authors: Cavenaghi Ana Raquel Abelha , Bzuneck José Aloyseo
Published: February 2024

A presente pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar as orientações motivacionais de adolescentes e suas percepções do contexto de aprendizagem de língua estrangeira utilizando a teoria de metas de realização (meta aprender e meta evitação do trabalho), os constructos de valor de utilidade, interesse e embelezamentos motivacionais. Utilizou-se para a coleta de dados um questionário de autorrelato em escala Likert com participação de 396 adolescentes de escolas públicas do norte do Paraná inseridos em dois contextos de aprendizagem: 244 alunos que estudavam inglês de forma obrigatória no ensino regular e 152 alunos que estudavam espanhol por escolha própria no Centro de Línguas Estrangeiras Modernas (CELEM). Verificou-se que na percepção do valor de utilidade tanto os alunos de inglês quanto os de espanhol obtiveram altas médias, sem diferença significativa, revelando que valorizam as línguas estudadas e as enxergam como úteis. Porém, em relação às percepções de interesse e de embelezamentos, os estudantes de espanhol apresentaram escores mais altos, demonstrando que percebem suas aulas como mais interessantes e com maior utilização de embelezamentos por seus professores que os alunos de inglês. Esses dados, obtidos pela análise de variância, refletiram-se nas metas de realização de ambos os grupos, pois a média da meta aprender foi maior entre os alunos de espanhol, enquanto os de inglês tiveram escores mais altos da meta evitação. Isso confirma a teoria de metas segundo a qual a meta aprender está associada a variáveis motivacionais como o interesse apresentado pelo aluno frente às aprendizagens escolares e, ao contrário, a meta evitação está associada à falta ou ao pouco interesse com que o estudante encara as atividades. Outro dado que pode comprovar essa afirmação é a alta correlação positiva e significativa que a meta aprender apresentou com o interesse, favorecendo a interpretação de que quanto maior a percepção de interesse do aluno, maior a orientação à meta aprender. Igualmente, na análise de regressão, a variável interesse foi a que obteve maior índice de predição positiva com a meta aprender, o que quer dizer que o interesse é um fator importante para que o aluno adote essa meta. Ainda é relevante destacar que a meta aprender obteve correlações moderadas e significativas com o valor de utilidade e os embelezamentos, sugerindo que essas variáveis também contribuem para a adoção dessa meta. Conclui-se que a valorização da aprendizagem é importante, mas deve estar associada ao interesse e ao uso de embelezamentos para otimizar a motivação dos adolescentes.
TELAAH NORMATIF ASAS PERSAMAAN HUKUM (EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW) PERKARA KORUPSI DALAM PEMBERIAN REMISI
Authors: Irawan Adi , Ramadhan M. Wahyu , Asrarrudin Asrarrudin , Wahyudi M. Tri , Sari Era Marta , Pranssisco Nico
Published: February 2024

Abstrak

Penerapan asas persamaan hukum (equality before the law) dalam pemberian remisi terhadap narapidana kasus tindak pidana korupsi. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian hukum normatif. Pemberian remisi untuk narapidana korupsi akan diberikan setelah narapidana memenuhi syarat yang telah ditetapkan. Pertimbangan Lembaga Pemasyarakatan dalam pemberian remisi terhadap narapidana kasus tindak pidana korupsi bertujuan untuk mewujudkan sistem pemasyarakatan yang mengarah pada proses rehabilitasi dan resosioalisasi narapidana melalui upaya-upaya yang sifatnya edukatif, korektif, dan defensif sehingga disimpulkan bahwa negara mempunyai kewajiban memperbaiki setiap pelanggar hukum yang melakukan suatu tindak pidana melalui suatu pembinaan sosialisasi yang efektif kepada masyarakat luas bahwa tindak pidana korupsi merupakan tindak pidana khusus atau kejahatan yang luar biasa sehingga dalam pelaksaanaan masa hukuman tidak bisa disamakan dengan narapidana tindak pidana umum.

Kata Kunci: Telaah Normatif, Asas Persamaan, Perkara Korupsi
Abordagem familiar de um paciente psiquiátrico
Authors: Morais Gabriela Campos , Mendes Rayanne Pereira , De Toledo Sabrina Kenia Alves
Published: February 2024

A atuação da família na abordagem de um paciente psiquiátrico passou a ser mais presente com o processo de desinstitucionalização advindo da Reforma Psiquiátrica, uma vez que, no modelo assistencial, direcionado pelos manicômios e hospitais psiquiátricos, a influência da família na terapêutica dos pacientes era incomum. Já no modelo psicossocial, em processo de implementação atualmente, propõe-se um vínculo entre serviço, usuários e família (MARTINS; LORENZI, 2016). Com a família exercendo um papel fundamental no processo de tratamento de um paciente psiquiátrico, com vistas a um cuidado mais humanizado, surgiu-se a necessidade de recursos assistenciais substitutivos. Estes se referem à orientação e suporte emocional a essas famílias, por parte dos profissionais da saúde. (MARTINS; LORENZI, 2016). Este estudo visa elucidar a importância da atuação da família no acolhimento ao paciente psiquiátrico, bem como apontar os desafios e necessidades dessa relação.