bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of Intensive Tact Instruction on Development of Speaker and Listener Naming Responses in Preschoolers with Language Delays and Developmental Disabilities
Authors: LeePark Hyesuk , Choi Esther , Yu Eunhye , Kang Boreum , Kim Seungju , Kang Jisoo , Yu Yeunhui , Kim SeonHye
Published: June 2023

The present study tested effects of Intensive Tact Instruction on development of Naming capabilities in preschoolers with language delays and developmental delays. Naming defines as a capability which enable children learn to point as a listener response or learn to tact as speaker response without direct instruction history. We call these responses as a listener Naming or speaker Naming. During the baseline phase, listener Naming capability and speaker Naming capability were probed with Set 1, Set 2, Set 3. All of the participants showed some listener Naming responses. showed lower level of responses as speaker Naming Participant C and Participant E didn’t show speaker Naming and the others showed lower level of speaker Naming responses. During the Intensive Tact Instruction, 86 tact instruction trials were provided in addtion to regular daily instruction trials using 5 stimulus sets, Set 4, Set 5, Set 6, Set 7, Set 8. The Instruction completed when participants reached to preset criterion. Post intevention Naming probe were conducted using the same stimulus sets, Set 1, Set 2, Set 3 as the one used during the baseline probes. Listener Naming responses and speaker Naming responses were imporved significantly in Participant A, Participant B, Participant D. Speaker Naming capabilities were emerged In Participant C and Participant E with the intervention. All of the participants showed some generalized Naming responses with two novel sets of stimuli. The results were discussed in terms of emergences of Naming and prerequisite responses required for implementation of the intensive tact Instruction procedure.
The Effects of Applied Behavior Analysis-Based Behavioral Contracts on Self-Management Skills of Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Kang Youngmo , Yang Moonbong
Published: June 2023

In order to examine the effects of applied behavior analysis-based behavioral contracts have on self-management skills of students with intellectual disabilities, in this study, behavioral contracts were implemented for a total of 2 students, one 2nd grade student in an elementary school special class and one 1st grade student attending post-high school specialized vocational program in special school. Based on previous studies, the behavioral contracts were prepared by including the common components required for the behavioral contracts. As for the self-management skills, regular and repetitive daily behaviors with a high probability to perform everyday were selected among the daily life skills required for individual students. In particular, factors related to self-management competency were considered in the whole process starting from selecting target behavior to writing the behavioral contracts, implementing the behavioral contracts, and ending the behavioral contracts. The experiments of student A and student B were conducted at school and at home, respectively, and functional relation was demonstrated by applying a reversal design. As a result of visual analysis, the applied behavior analysis-based behavioral contracts were effective in increasing the self-management skills of students with intellectual disabilities. The effects of intervention observed in school were maintained afterwards, and the effects of intervention at home were also generalized in the school environment. Discussion and suggestions for the overall study have been described.
The Effects of Positive Behavior Support(PBS) on Challenging Behaviors of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder in an Inclusive Class in a Childcare Center
Authors: Park Sang-In , Shim Sook-young
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Positive Behavior Support on peer disturbing behavior and class distracting behavior. The participent is a 6-year old female ASD child, integrated with 20 non-disabled children in a childcare center. The study was conducted through a Multiple Baseline Design Across Behaviors. After measuring the baselines of the target behaviors, the intervention which include setting events and preventative strategies, teaching alternative replacement behavior, consequence strategies and long-term support were conducted. The maintenance inspection was conducted 2 weeks after the intervention. The result of this study showed that the PBS for the ASD child in an inclusive setting decreased peer disturbing behavior and class distracting behavior. Also the effectiveness of the PBS was maintained after the intervention period was over. As such, PBS is effective in reducing the challenging behaviors in an inclusive setting, it should be used more onsite for social integration and to enhance the quality of inclusive early childhood education.
Effects of Listener Response Training on Emergent Listener and Intraverbal Responding using Stimuli within Equivalent Relations
Authors: Lim Misun , Kim Seonhye , LeePark Hyesuk
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine effects of listener training on emergent selection as listener responses and intraverbal as speaker responses using stimuli within equivalent relations. Two 4 to 5 year old children with developmental disabilites participated in the study. A multiple baseline across participants with multiple probes design was used. Stimulus classes used were vocal stimuli of names of occupations, A; visual stimuli representing the occupations, B; vocal stimuli describing functions of the occupations, C; and visual stimuli depicting functions of the occupation, D. Listener training were provided within A-B, C-D relations. Derived listener responses within A-D relation and interverbal as speaker responses within A-C relations were tested. The results showed that the two participants demonstrated targeted emergent listener and intraverbal responses. The results were discussed within stimulus equivalence paradigm.
Effect of two multi-component interventions on vocal stereotypy and task performance of a high school student with autism spectrum disorder*
Authors: Kang Soyeon
Published: June 2023

This study evaluated the effect of two multi-component interventions in reducing vocal stereotypy and increasing task engagement especially in learning situations among children with developmental disabilities. The participant was a 17-year-old high school student with autism spectrum disorder. He had very limited communication skills and a high level of vocal stereotypy that interfered with learning. Based on an alternating treatment design, a multi-component intervention with a redirection prompt using sound and a multi-component intervention with a redirection prompt using activity engagement were conducted by behavioral therapists during learning activities in a hospital-based behavioral therapy room. According to the results of the study, both multi-component interventions were effective not only in reducing vocal stereotypy but also in increasing task performance in learning situations. There was no significant difference between the two multi-component interventions in reducing vocal stereotypy. Based on these results, practical applications of the vocal stereotypy intervention methods were discussed.
The Effects of Task Selection Techniques on Task Avoidance Behavior of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in DTT Intervention
Authors: Chung Ji Eun , Yang MoonBong
Published: June 2023

Discrete trial teaching (DTT) is a teaching strategy based on applied behavior analysis and has been widely used for children with autistic disorders and other developmental disabilities. The purpose of this study is to examine the functional relationship of whether avoidance behavior decreases when the task selection technique is applied across tasks given to children with autism spectrum disorders during the intervention of individual trial professors. This study was conducted from March to May 2020 based on ABAB design. During baseline 1, no task selection technique was administered, and change of avoidance behavior was sought in comparison with intervention 1 when the task selection technique was provided. The same procedure was repeated under the same conditions to expand experimental control and to examine the functional relationship. We also investigated whether these effects could persist with other moderators when a generalized setting was given for 1 week after the ABAB intervention. As a result, more avoidance behavior was found to take place during both baseline 1 and baseline 2, where the task selection technique' was not provided, and the number of avoidance behaviors was reduced during intervention 1 and intervention 2 when the task selection technique was provided. Also, in the generalization setting, the occurrence rate of avoidance behavior is lowered to 0, which means that generalization is well managed. In the conclusion of this study, discussion, limitations, and suggestions based on the results of this study were addressed.
Implication of Required Number of Matching Instruction Trials for Inducing Naming On Emergence of Naming in Children with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Park Byeongju , LeePark Hyesuk
Published: June 2023

In the present study, number of matching instruction trials required to induce Naming was analyzed using Naming probe procedure which was reported in existing literature. Then the identified number of matching trials with new sets of stimuli was provided to examine whether Naming responses emerged in children with language delays. A delayed multiple baselines across behaviors with multiple probes design was used and this experimental procedure was repeated with Participant B. The results of this study showed that both of participant showed emergence of Naming capabilities to novel sets of stimuli when the identified number of matching trials were provided. The results of this study suggested that one of main variables for emergence of Naming was number of opportunities in which the participants were exposed to stimuli before they reached to a criterion level during pointing or tact instruction with the stimuli. In future studies, relationship between number of trials to criteria during the listener or speaker instruction and emergence of Naming capability should be examined.
Effects of Providing Choices in Sequencing Tasks and Visual Activity Schedule on Task Performance Behavior in a Student with ADHD and Intellectual Disabilities
Authors: Kang Seulki , LeePark Hyesuk
Published: June 2023

This study examined effects of providing choices in sequencing tasks and using a visual activity schedule in a six-graders with ADHD and intellectual disabilities. The study was conducted in a special education classroom of a general elementary school. Prior to an intervention, the participant completed a training for pre-requisite skills which were required in using a visual activity schedule. During intervention phase, he was provided with choices in sequencing tasks and the sequence was displayed in an activity schedule. After the participant completed making the visual activity schedule, he was required to follow the schedule. Data were collected during Korean literacy classes and math classes and a multiple baseline across settings design. was used. The results of the study showed that intervals when the participant showed task performance behavior were increased and the change of the behavior maintained in two weeks. The change was generalized in his general education classes.
Effect of Individualized Positive Behavior Support on Problem Behavior of Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Special Schools
Authors: Lee Yuna , Baek Jongnam
Published: June 2023

본 연구는 개별차원의 긍정적 행동지원이 특수학교 지적장애 학생의 수업 활동 중 일어나는 문제행동에 미치는 영향을 검증하고자 기획되었다. 연구대상은 지적장애 학생 1명이며 연구방법은 교실에서 수업 상황에서 발생하는 문제행동에 대하여 행동 간 지연된 중다기초선설계를 적용하였다. 기능적 행동평가를 실행하여 문제행동 정의, 가설설정, 배경 및 선행사건 중재, 대체행동 교수, 후속결과 중재를 포함한 개별차원 긍정적 행동지원을 적용하였을 때 문제행동이 어떻게 변화되는지를 관찰하였다. 개별차원 긍정적 행동지원이 수업 중 일어나는 대상 학생의 문제행동을 감소에 효과적으로 나타났다. 마지막으로, 본 연구 결과에 대해 논의하였으며, 학교에서의 개별차원 긍정적 행동지원을 위한 시사점을 제시하였다.

This study was designed to examine the effect of individualized Positive Behaviorial Support(PBS) on problem behaviors that occur during class situations of students with intellectual disabilities in special schools. The subject of the study was one student with intellectual disabilities, and the study method applied a delayed multiple baseline design for problem behaviors occurring during class situations in the classroom. After defining the problem behavior based on the functional behavior evaluation, we observed how problem behavior changed when the individual level positive behavior support including background and antecedent event intervention, alternative behavior instruction, and follow-up outcome intervention was applied after hypotheses were established. The individualized PBS at the individual level was shown to be effective in reducing the problem behaviors of the target students that occur during class. Finally, the results of this study were discussed, and implications for individualized PBS in schools were presented.
A Study on Effects of Multiple Exemplar Instruction on Derived Reading Responses and Number-Concept Responses within Stimuli Equivalence in children with Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Yu MiHyun , LeePark Hyesuk
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the Multiple Examplar Instruction(MEI) induced untaught reading responses and number concept responses. These untaught target responses were induced within a stimulus class which showed stimulus equivalence relation. A participant was a first grader with developmental disabilities in an elementary school. The participant exhibited developmental disabilities including language delays. She tacted over 400 objects and pictures, placed number cards in a right order. She worked on early reading skills and number skills. 3 types of stimulus were used for reading responses and number concept responses during MEI and pre- and post-probes: picture cards, corresponding written words, words read vocally for reading and number cards, picture cards with an amount of a number shown and spoken ordinal numbers for number concepts. A multiple probe design was used in this study. First, direct instruction on some of possible stimulus-response relations within the stimulus equivalence relations were delivered in order to establish reinforcement history within that relations. Then, probe for untaught stimulus-response within the same stimulus equivalence relations were conducted. The participant showed low level of correct derived responses with the equivalence relations. A MEI was implemented where the participant learned to respond within the equivalence relations as a type of relational frame. The Participant showed target derived responses within the stimulus equivalence relations during the Post-MEI probe and generalized the derived responding to a novel set of stimuli.
Effects of Individualized Positive Behavioral Supports on Class Disruption Behaviors of a Middle School Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Park Gwi Yeom , Kim Eun Kyung
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of individualized positive behavioral supports on class disruption behaviors of a middle school student with autism spectrum disorder. The subject was a middle school student with autism spectrum disorder. The multiple probe baseline design across behaviors was used for the research design. The study was carried out in the order of baseline, intervention, maintenance, and generalization. For developing individulized positive behavior, the team of PBS was formed. Based on functional behavior assessment for the subject, multi-factor interventions including intervention of antecedents and setting events, alternative behavior instruction, consequences intervention, and crisis management plan were developed and implemented in special education classroom. The results study were as follows: First, individulized positive behavior was effective in decreasing the class disruption behaviors of the middle school student with autism spectrum disorders. The effects of the intervention were maintained after the completion of the intervention and generalized to language art class. This study suggests that individulized positive behavior can help reduce the class disruption behaviors, maintain the intervention effects, and generalize the effects for middle school students with autism disabilities attending general middle schools.
Bridging the Gap: Design Suggestions and Remediation Insights from a Curriculum Change in the Financial Accounting Series
Authors: Brockbank Bryan G. , Sisneros Craig A. , Spencer Angela Wheeler , Stroud W. Adam
Published: June 2023

As part of a revision to the undergraduate business core curriculum, the typical two-course introductory series was condensed into one class, and an additional “bridge” course was created for students continuing to intermediate accounting. The transition period created a natural experiment to examine student success and retention in intermediate accounting and beyond. Compared with students who had completed six hours of principles courses and a gateway exam, students who completed this new course sequence scored higher on an incoming assessment in the new and more advanced first intermediate course. Further, the performance advantage is evident in higher exam grades in the first intermediate course, higher GPA in future accounting courses, greater retention of accounting majors, and gains in conversion to accounting. Although this curriculum change is somewhat unique, the results lend insights to accounting educators on how to address success and retention/gains of accounting students throughout intermediate accounting and beyond.
Insurance Rate Regulation, Management of the Loss Reserve and Pricing
Authors: Narayanamoorthy Gans , Page John , Song Bohan
Published: June 2023

Insurance pricing is subject to stricter regulation in some states than others. This cross-sectional variation, coupled with the occurrence of staggered deregulation in several states, enables a powerful test of the political cost hypothesis that managers manipulate accruals to mitigate adverse effects of rate regulation. We show that insurers understate their loss reserve accruals in more regulated regimes, a finding that contrasts with most prior studies documenting expense-increasing accruals in regulatory pricing settings like utilities. We theorize and find evidence that regulator-enabled cartel-like collective rate making leads to premiums being higher than the competitive level. Our results are consistent with accounting manipulation being used to justify deviating from these high rates and showcase a role for accounting in cartel enforcement.

JEL Classifications: M41; G18; G22; G32.
Miranda v. Arizona and Duties to Police for Criminal Suspects in Criminal Justice under the Constitution of United States of America
Authors: Alim Abdul
Published: June 2023

The United States Criminal Justice System and court structure are two separate court systems, one at the federal level and another at the state level. In criminal proceedings, many courtrooms principally convict either by trial or by guilty plea, and many result in dismissing cases. It is necessary to examine the scope of the crime problems that criminal courts face and the organizational context as well as the policies in which they operate. The Fourth Amendment rights in particular, limits to searches and seizures are important procedures in the ongoing prosecution of crimes in America. The right of the people to remain secure in persons and properties against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated. The police have the power to search and seize, but individuals are protected against unreasonable police intrusion. The Fifth Amendment Miranda rights protect any person from custodial interrogation by the police. It is required that all arrestees be given their Miranda warnings and if they are invoked they must be scrupulously honoured.
Contributions of the Critical Legal Feminist Theory in the Analysis of the Situation of Women in Labour Market Policies during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Latin America
Authors: Tovar Silva Yvonne Georgina
Published: June 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed different challenges to human kind in political, economic and social fields. One topic that should be addressed is the situation of women in labor market policies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America. According to the International Labour Organization, the employment of women in the Americas decreased between 2019 and 2020 by 9.4 percent due to the effects of COVID-19- compared to 7.0 percent in the case of men- which represented the highest globally decline in all regions. This data has to be taken into consideration by public, private and social sectors to find optimal solutions to face this situation. Furthermore, a critical analysis should be made in order to identify the issues that have caused the problem and that may represent future risks. In this regard, the Critical Legal Feminist Theory may offer an interesting perspective of how the ideology, authorities and law should be reconsidered to explore new horizons for women in the society. Certainly, an inclusive dialogue is of core importance to understand how women are experiencing the labor market situation and policies, include their opinions and suggestions in labor law aimed at reinforcing women’s human rights, including the rights to health and work, as well as to include additional indicators to evaluate the results of labor policies.
An Overview on Haemovigilance Programme of India
Authors: Singh Satyajeet
Published: June 2023

Blood transfusion plays a vital role in the improvement of health and saves many lives. Haemovigilance system is the programme which ensures the transfusion safety by monitoring every step of transfusion process from donor to recipient. The ultimate object of haemovigilance system is improving the quality and safety of transfusion therapy. This article briefly describes about objective and reporting of the haemovigilance programme of India.
Pandemic of Coronavirus 19: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Therapeutic Options and Possible Lessons from SARS-COV Therapy
Authors: Rao JR
Published: June 2023

There are new public health emergencies debilitating world with the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019. This presents an inventive challenge to identify useful drugs for therapy. A new coronavirus was found in China, Wuhan city, in December 2019. A causative agent earlier termed COVID-19 by WHO. It affects lower respiratory tract and explicit as pneumonia in human. The disease transferred by inhalation or in contact with infected, surfaces. The evaluation and exposure to pathogenic organism period of virus in between 2 to 14 days. The common symptoms observed usually are cough, fever, fatigue and sore throat among others. Number of people is asymptomatic. The present review includes in detail information of virus, its epidemiology, symptoms, diagnostic tests, prevention, some useful therapies and drugs which may effective in treatment.
Effects of Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment on the Improvement of Relative Oral Bioavailability of Low Bioavailable Resveratrol in Male Sprague Dawley Rats
Authors: Jana Snehasis
Published: June 2023

Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol compound found in some plants and fruits that believed to be effective in improving overall health. The biological activity of resveratrol is limited by its poor absorption and first-pass metabolism that lead to having very low plasma concentrations following oral administration. Therefore, the current study was performed to determine the effects of the Trivedi Effect®-Energy of Consciousness Treatment for about 3 minutes by a renowned Biofield Energy Healer, Dahryn Trivedi, on resveratrol and rats through the measurement of plasma concentrations after a single oral dose administration of resveratrol. The test item, resveratrol was divided into two parts. One part was denoted as the control, while the other part was defined as the Biofield Energy Treated sample. Additionally, one group of animals also received Biofield Energy Treatment under similar conditions. The Biofield Energy Healer who was located in the USA, while the test samples and animals were located in the research laboratory in India. Resveratrol oral formulations were administrated by oral gavage at a dose of 100 mg/kg in groups viz. G1 (untreated resveratrol), G2 (Biofield Treated resveratrol) and G3 (Biofield Treated animals received untreated resveratrol) group. The results showed that maximum concentration (Cmax) of resveratrol was significantly increased by 185.98% and 108.82% in the G2 and G3 groups, respectively, compared with the G1 group. The relative oral exposure (AUC0 –t) of resveratrol was increased by 148.02% in the G2 group and decreased by 4.34% in G3, as compared to the G1 group. The time to reach peak concentration (Tmax) of resveratrol was significantly increased by 168% in the group G2 and 68% in the group G3 compared to the group G1. The oral bioavailability (F) of resveratrol was significantly increased by 147.75% in the G2 group and slightly decreased by 4.49% in the G3 group compared to the untreated resveratrol group. These data demonstrated an improved oral bioavailability of Biofield Energy Treated resveratrol might be helpful to prevent/cure many diseases. Hence, Biofield Energy Treatment could be considered as an innovative strategy that opens new avenues to overcome poorly absorbed nutraceuticals/pharmaceuticals and can also improve the therapeutic performance of orally bioactive molecules.
Nano-Lamination - A New Frontier in Manufacturing
Authors: Tabassum Khan Nida
Published: June 2023

Nano-Lamination is a newly emerging technology of nanotechnology. With its vast applications in almost in every discipline of life, it is hoped that this may change the way we live our life. Though it is new introduced compared to other nanotechnologies, still scientists are focusing over it more than any other technology.
Formulation and Evaluation of Co-Processed Excipient
Authors: B patil Avanti
Published: June 2023

The main purpose of the current review article is to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in assistive technology and the mechanisms involved in the development of those assistants. Architectural scientists have observed that paramedics do not always provide the functionality needed to allow certain active ingredients to be made or performed properly and to focus their attention on producing multi-functional aids with advanced performance to meet the needs of pharmacists in terms of conditions of production costs, improved excipient performance and quality of tablets. Cheating on the performance of the assistant is given to the joint processing of two or more auxiliary materials available. The manufacture of the tablets has been modified by the introduction of a direct compression process and high-speed machinery. These two changes have increased demands on excipient performance in terms of flow and pressure structures. Direct pressure is the preferred method of preparing the pills the shift from tablet usage to direct stress and high-speed production has forced the for-profit industry to seek new aids. The charity industry, which has been an extension of the food industry, has embraced the use of novel material engineering and material science to pave the way for a new phase of co-operative aids called co processed excipients. Coprocessing is a widely considered way to prepare stressful adjuvants directly because they are expensive and can be prepared indoors based on the required performance
Application of Plant Based Natural Polymer in Drug Delivery System: A Critical Overview
Authors: Murti Yogesh
Published: June 2023

Several natural polymers have been used for a variety of biomedical applications including drug targeting, pharmaceutical preparations, drug delivery systems, prosthetics, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Natural polymers can be classified into three classes like polysaccharides, proteins, and polyesters on the basis of chemical structures. Natural polymers are widely used because they are readily accepted by the body and possess high bioactivity and biocompatibility. Many researched are going on and novel natural polymers are to be expected in future. Applications of natural polymers derived from plants have been extensively explored in different drug delivery systems. This review article will be useful to upcoming scientists who are working on different delivery systems using natural polymers.
Anti-Inflammatory agents from Mushrooms: A Review
Authors: Elkhateeb Waill A
Published: June 2023

Mushrooms can be highlighted as alternate sources of anti-inflammatory drugs. In recent years, natural resources have come into spotlight due to their enormous potential to be utilized in the discovery/development of novel bioactive chemicals. The anti-inflammatory properties of mushroom extracts and the bioactive metabolites that contribute to this bioactive action are reported in this review. Also, a study of the most popular assays used to gauge the anti-inflammatory effects of mushrooms was conducted.
Hydrochar an Innovative Solution for Sustainable Environmental Applications
Authors: Hesham Ahmed
Published: June 2023

Hydrochar is a carbon-rich material made from biomass using hydrothermal carbonization. It is gaining interest as a potential alternative to fossil fuels and soil amendment. However, hydrochar production requires careful management to minimize potential environmental issues such as feedstock availability, greenhouse gas emissions, water usage and contamination, waste management, and long-term impacts on soil quality and ecosystem health. Further research is necessary to optimize the production process and to understand its environmental impacts. Hydrochar has varied applications, including soil remediation, fuel source, and building material, but its production must be carefully managed to minimize negative environmental impacts. Proper management and optimization of hydrochar production can help to maximize its potential benefits while minimizing negative environmental impacts. Therefore, further research is crucial to optimize the hydrothermal carbonization process for different feedstocks and to better understand the long-term environmental impacts of hydrochar production and application
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTELLIGENT NAVIGATION AND SPATIAL ORIENTATION SYSTEM FOR PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Pastukh V. , Andrushchak V. , Beshley M. , Klymash M. , Vdovychenko V. ,   National Forestry University
Published: June 2023

A prototype of an information and communication navigation and spatial orientation system for people with visual impairments has been developed based on a mobile device. The prototype has several advantages, including portability, convenience, and ease of use. This is achieved through a harmonious combination of optimized software modules that provide data collection, navigation, intelligent analytics, and image processing within a single smartphone. To implement the prototype, stages of development of the information and communication system were previously conducted, subject area analysis was carried out, software and hardware options were researched, and an architecture was designed based on an algorithm for asynchronous processing of a large stream of data. The result of the work is a verified basic prototype of the system, ready for use in testing conditions and data collection for further research.
MODELLING OF THE INDUCTION HEATING PROCESS FOR MAGNETIC HYPERTHERMIA SYSTEMS
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Antonyuk I. , Hlinenko L. , Fast V. , Strykhalyuk B.
Published: June 2023

The paper is devoted to the challenges of applying the induction heating (IH) for magnetic hyperthermia. The analysis of the results of previous studies has shown that within the biologically safe range of AC magnetic fields, insufficient induction heating power still appears to be one of the key problems for the successful clinical application of magnetic hyperthermia. In this paper, several possible effective circuit design solutions for the IH system are proposed, and their influence on the parameters of the heating processes of ferrites and ferromagnets is investigated. The model of the induction heater created in COMSOL Multiphysics allowes to simulate the distribution of current density and temperature in the heater. The developed model ensures better assessment of the processes occurring in living tissues and enables to simulate the impact of the magnetic particle material type and size on the temperature of heating and power consumption of the device.
Monitieteinen teos kielen ja vanhuuden yhteydestä
Authors: Tolvanen Eveliina
Published: June 2023

Arvio teoksesta
Kaarina Hippi, Anne Mäntynen & Camilla Lindholm (toim.): Vanhuus ja kielenkäyttö. Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seuran toimituksia 1463. Helsinki: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura 2020. 321 s. isbn 978-951-858-224-6.
Suunvuoro
Authors: Visapää Laura
Published: June 2023

Virittäjä rakentuu palapelinä: lehden rungon muodostavat tutkimusartikkelit, jotka julkaistaan lehdessä alkuperäistä lähetysaikataulua ja toisaalta muokkausten ja hyväksymisten aikatauluja tarkasti seuraten. Artikkeleista ei toisin sanoen koota lehteä temaattisin perustein vaan nimenomaan yksittäisten kirjoitusten hyväksymisjärjestystä kunnioittaen. Virittäjään päätyessään artikkelit muodostavat aina silti jonkinlaisen kokonaisuuden: tekstit ilmestyvät osana samaa numeroa, joka rajaa niiden välille koherenssia. Eri suuntauksia edustavien tutkimussuuntausten ja varsin erilaistenkin aiheiden välillä alkaa helposti nähdä yhdenmukaisuuksia, kun niille luodaan yhteinen toimituksellinen raami.
Tässä keskikesällä ilmestyvässä Virittäjässä tarkastellaan kieltä varsin moninaisista näkökulmista ja erilaisissa teoreettisissa kehyksissä, mutta tekstejä yhdistää kielellisten rajojen jatkuva liike. Harry Lönnroth piirtää kuvan Alvar Aallon elämän monista rinnakkaisista kielistä, ja Johanna Vaattovaara ja Elizabeth Peterson tarkastelevat damn-sanan käyttöä ja siihen liitettyjä merkityksiä osana suomea. Maria Sarhemaan tutkimus keskittyy etunimistä appellatiivistuneiden sanojen pejoratiivistuneeseen käyttöön, kun taas Leealaura Leskelä tarkastelee arviointia osana kehitysvammaisten työntekijöiden tehtävänohjausta; tutkimus korostaa sitä, miten kehumisen myönteiset ja kielteiset vaikutukset riippuvat aina siitä vuorovaikutustilanteesta, jossa ne ilmaistaan ja tulkitaan. Tutkimusartikkeleja täydentää Krista Teeri-Niknammoghadamin havaintokirjoitus, joka käsittelee kieliopillinen-käsitteen merkityksiä Virittäjän sivuilla. Muistokirjoituksia ilmestyy tässä lehdessä kaksi: Esa Itkonen kirjoittaa emeritusprofessori Raimo Anttilasta ja Susanna Shore ja Markus Hamunen yliopistonlehtori Tapani Kelomäestä.
Sisäisen koherenssin ohella Virittäjälle hahmottuu ainakin sen silloisen lukijakunnan parissa yhteys kulloinkin ajankohtaisiin tapahtumiin. Kiinnostavaa tältä kannalta on se, että Virittäjässä julkaistavat tekstit ovat tyypillisesti käyneet läpi pitkän arviointi-ja toimitusprosessin ja usein odottaneet julkaisuaan jo pidemmän ajan; silti niille voi rakentua uutta ajankohtaisuutta nimenomaan julkaisuhetkellä. Esimerkiksi vuoden 2022 ensimmäisessä Virittäjässä julkaistiin raportti nimistöntutkimuksen konferenssista, jossa kommentoitiin Ukrainassa käytyä keskustelua siitä, minkälaista kirjoitusasua Kiova-nimestä pitäisi käyttää englanninkielisissä keskusteluissa, ja tuotiin esiin suurvaltojen vaikutus nimistöpolitiikkaan. Virittäjän queer-numero (2/2022) taas ilmestyi parahiksi ennen kuin eduskunta aloitti syksyllä 2022 translain uudistusta koskevan lakiesityksen käsittelyn. Nyt ilmestyvän Virittäjän taustalle voi lukea ainakin kiivaana käyvän, eri tavoin painottuneen keskustelun suomen kielen, englannin kielen ja monikielisyyden asemasta osana suomalaista yhteiskuntaa ja koulutusta.
Ajankohtaisessa tulkintakehyksessä voidaan myös kysyä, onko tämä kirjoitus päätoimittajan vai tekoälyn kirjoittama. Chat GPT:tä lainaten: ”Tervetuloa lukijat tämän kielitieteellisen lehden pariin!”
 
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The Reconstruction of Aisyah’s Marriage Age as a Resolution For Child Marriage Practices Phenomenon
Authors: Adawiyah Robi'atul , Mukhlisa Dian , _ Yuliatin , Putra Devrian Ali
Published: June 2023

The Reconstruction of Aisyah’s Marriage Age as a Resolution For Child Marriage Practices Phenomenon. The marriage of Aisyah bint Abu Bakr at a young age with the Prophet Muhammad is often used to legitimize the permissibility of marrying small children in the Islamic world. This is what makes the practice of child marriage difficult to eradicate in Muslim-majority countries. This study aims to see how the impact of child marriage on children, the efforts of Muslim scientists in eradicating the practice of child marriage through the reconstruction of Aisyah's marriage age as well as the government's efforts to eliminate the practice of child marriage during the pandemic. This study is library research using a qualitative approach. The results show that Aisyah's marriage at the age of 6 years was not relevant to the existing evidence. Second, it is true that Aisyah bint Abu Bakr married the Prophet Muhammad at a very young age of 9 or 10 years, but that age was considered appropriate for marriage in the cultural context of people around the world at that time. Third, the government's action to increase the age of marriage to 19 years for men and women is something that is in line with the objectives of Islamic law (maqāshid al-sharī'ah). Based on these findings, the practices of early child marriage should be prevented, and even prohibited because it is against Islamic Law.
SATU ANALISIS KUALITATIF TERHADAP FAKTOR PENDORONG PEMBAYARAN ZAKAT OLEH SYARIKAT
Authors:   Lembaga Zakat Selangor, Abdul Wahab Adibah
Published: June 2023

This research is conducted to investigate factors that influenced zakat payment among companies or business entities. The study is based on qualitative analysis conducted on decision makers at 14 companies. This research uses semi structured interview format and use thematic technique for data analysis. The result shows that, efforts done by zakat institutions, actions taken by government and internal initiatives are the three main factors. Excellent customer service, efficient disbursement and good governance are the three main component for zakat institutions. Tax rebate, tax deductions, fatwa rulings and enforcement are the elements for governments’ role that can affect zakat payment. However internal motivation factors are the most dominant. It consists of three elements i.e. Board Directors understanding, Muslim Board Directors composition and company financial status. Above all, Board Directors understanding is the most crucial. Therefore, marketing effort should be focusing on decision makers of the companies through understanding their behavior. This study contributes to the theory and gives insight on factors affecting zakat payment by business entity. Keywords: Qualitative analysis, factors, zakat, companies, business entities
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM USING BALANCED SCORE CARD: A CASE STUDY IN PUSAT ZAKAT MELAKA, MALAYSIA
Authors:   Center of Islamic Philanthropy and Social Finance (CIPSF), Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka, Abdullah Sani A’ieshah , Saidin Amilia ,   Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka, Adanan Siti Azrina ,   Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka, Bustamam Khair Syakira ,   Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka
Published: June 2023

The introduction of Balanced Score Card (BSC) as one of the management accounting tools to measure the performance of companies in both aspects of financial and non-financial positions has been predominantly used since 1992 and has resulted in positive energies for the profit-making companies. Hence, the extension of the BSC is also required to help the social business organisations in delivering their multiple bottom lines in the most effective ways and providing organisations a mechanism to track their performance holistically through both quantitative and qualitative information. The objective of this paper is to identify and evaluate the indicators used in the BSC as a performance measurement tool for the Islamic Philanthropy Institutions (IPI)s mainly in Pusat Zakat Melaka (PZM) under four main perspectives which are financial perspective, stakeholder’s perspective, internal process perspective and learning and growth perspective in order to achieve the institute’s vision and mission. The findings show that the indicators available for all of the perspectives can be measurable and consistent with the institute’s mission and vision. The outcome of this study could provide a guideline in designing a proper measurement system that can be implemented by the other IPIs in Malaysia in order to maintain its sustainability and competitiveness in future. Keywords: Performance measurement, balanced scorecard, philanthropy
WAQF DEVELOPMENT IN MINORITY MUSLIM COUNTRY: SINGAPORE’S EXPERIENCE
Authors:   Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Mohiddin Mas Nooraini
Published: June 2023

Waqf is one of the important mechanisme in Islamic economic structure in developing countries besides zakat. The institutional role of Waqf is to reduce government burden in developing and fulfil social needs especially for Muslim society. In the majority of Muslim countries nowadays, where they have strict Shariah laws, charities such as zakat are managed by government bodies. While in non-Muslim countries such practise are managed by voluntary agencies. The methodology for this study is secondary data approach by using data analysis from the related journals, articles, and papers. This paper will discuss the role of Waqf institution in minority Muslim states in order to meet socio-economic development particularly for Muslim society. In addition, to explore to what extent Waqf institution could achieve the objective which is to minimise the poverty and improve quality life based on experince that have been through by minority Muslim in Singapore. Moreover, to identify the obstacles or challenges that the minorty Muslim face in order to improve Waqf instituition among majority non-Muslim. This paper will end up with the suggestion that may contribute for Waqf development in such countries. Keywords: Waqf, Minorty Muslim, Development, Socio-economic
APPLYING THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR (TPB) TO EXPLAIN THE ADOPTION OF GREEN BUILDING
Authors:   Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, Mohd Noor Nurul Hidayana , Azizan Noor Syazwani ,   Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, Abu Hasan Nur Syairah ,   Faculty of Administrative Science & Policy Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Published: June 2023

Green building is defined as efficiently using water, materials, and energy and the impact on the environment and human health. Therefore, this study aims at identifying the factors affecting the implementation of green buildings in Malaysia. The method used in this study is quantitative and uses a "positivism" approach. The questionnaire was prepared using the five-point Likert scale. The questionnaire was sent to 384 respondents in Malaysia, and 330 valid responses were received in return. This research was analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 23.0. The results of the Pearson Correlation test have shown that there is a significant relationship between five selected determinants, namely cost (r =0.717, p = 0.000), attitude (r =0.765, p = 0.000), information, knowledge, and awareness (r =0.751, p = 0.000), management and government (r =0.823, p = 0.000), and technology and training (r =0.773, p = 0.000) towards intention in adopting green building technology. Next, the most dominant factor was management and government (β = 0.487, p= 0.000). This study is expected to motivate the use of green buildings based on selected determinants. Discussions were also made concerning aspects of the implications and recommendations of the study.
REVIEW OF THE MANGROVE CONSERVATION BEHAVIOUR FROM ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
Authors:   Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Malaysia, Ramli Nurul Asyqin , Krishna Gobi ,   Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Malaysia, Aiman Noor ,   Department of Urban & Regional Planning, Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Malaysia
Published: June 2023

Despite the mangrove’s ecosystem contributing to mitigating the effects of climate change, its significance is unknown, putting it at risk of extinction. This has contributed to a number of mangrove rehabilitation programs. However, ensuring the long-term efficiency of the conservation programs needs the involvement of the local community. Therefore, this paper aims to understand the local community mangrove conservation behaviour guided by the psychological factor that influences people’s behaviour. This research is carried out by adopting qualitative techniques through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) which involved local communities from Kg. Tg. Keramat, Kuala Selangor. Results showed that the local community nearby the mangrove forest has a positive intention and attitude towards mangrove conservation based on the five themes assigned through the FGD. The five main themes are perception, intention, attitude, perceived behavioural control, and personal norm. Among the local community, perceived behavioural control has the most positive effects on mangrove conservation. However, because of the lack of conservation activities involving the local community, there were no community empowerment and enforcement from the top management upon receiving activity reports which significantly changed their intention towards mangrove conservation. From the result, it can be concluded that people that live nearby the mangrove forest will have a positive attitude and intention towards conservation as it will affect their living and surrounding. However, these positive intentions need full support from the higher authority to ensure a long-term resilient program and sustainable management of mangrove conservation.
Desplazamientos discursivos en la recopilación de las Obras Completas de José Hernández: ¿la desaparición del héroe?
Authors: Ortale María Celina
Published: June 2023

El artículo ofrece un análisis de las Obras Completas de José Hernández publicadas por el IdIHCS en 2018, para rastrear el proceso de instalación y de desinstalación del término “gaucho” como objeto discursivo en los distintos textos del autor y para señalar, en contexto, las estrategias de apropiación o sustitución del término.