bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IMPROVING WRITING DESCRIPTIVE SKILLS THROUGH SHORT DOCUMENTARY MOVIE AT ELEVENTH GRADE OF SMA 71, JAKARTA
Authors: Abriwani Oktavia
Published: April 2022

This examination endeavors to work on understudies' accomplishment recorded as a hard copy elucidating text through short narrative film. This investigation was led by utilizing homeroom activity research. The subject of this investigation is class XI-B SMA 71 which comprised of 28 understudies. The examination was led in two cycles, cycle I comprised of two gatherings and cycle II comprised of two gatherings. The instruments of gathering the information were subjective information (meeting and perception sheet). In view of composing scores, understudies' score continued working on in each composing test. In direction test, the mean score was 58,86. In the trial of cycle I the mean score was 67,46 and the mean score in the trial of cycle II was 79,10.Based on the meeting and perception sheet it was tracked down that the understudies were intrigued, genuine, dynamic, roused, energetic recorded as a hard copy. The after effect of the examination showed that short narrative film essentially worked on understudies' accomplishment recorded as a hard copy spellbinding message.
EFFECT OF USING YOUTUBE ON STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Authors: Hia Megati
Published: April 2022

YouTube is an online media platform containing a variety of videos. It is also a place to post, share, and download videos. Its users range from children, teenagers, adults to parents, and no exception including students. This study aims to investigate the effect of using YouTube on students’ motivation in learning English vocabulary of the ninth grade at SMPN 35 Bekasi. A quantitative method was employed in this study involving 74 students from two groups – experimental class and control class. Data were obtained using questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires were distributed to both groups and interviews were conducted in one group, i.e., experimental class. Data were calculated using the SPSS 22.00 computer program for the window. The results show that there was a significant effect of the use of YouTube on students’ motivation in learning English vocabulary in the ninth grade. The effect can be seen from the difference in the results of table of descriptive statistics with the mean value of the experimental class of 51.38 higher than that of the control class of 43.59 with each respondent (N) 37. The significant value of independent sample t-test calculated sig. (2-tailed).000 was < 0.05. This study indicates that the technique of using YouTube motivates students in learning English vocabulary.
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM APPLICATION CONTRIBUTION ON TECHNOLOGY CYBER USAGE TOWARDS COMPLEXITY OF EDUCATION WITHIN MANAGEMENT CLASS ACTION IN 21st CENTURY
Authors: Ali Velma Alicia
Published: April 2022

This study investigates a number of theories about the sophistication of cyber technology-based classroom management through the application of a learning management system, especially the results of previous research through literature review as well as the thoughts and experiences of educational practitioners, technologists, academics, and theorists both related to education. with regard to education. The purpose of this research is to photograph the problems of a number of higher and secondary education institutions in Indonesia regarding the urgency of cyber technology to support the effectiveness and efficiency of learning models in the 21st Century. By identifying the obvious problems, a model for implementing classroom action management is sought, especially the stages or prerequisites. that must be met for the implementation of 21st Century Education. Educational institutions are constantly developing curricula according to the paradigm shifts of the global community both in terms of science and technology to operational matters, namely educational processes and management supported by Information and Communication Technology. The research method using descriptive-qualitative begins with a literature study, in-depth interviews with the respondents involved using the snowball sampling technique. The results of the literature study and interviews are used as an inviting paper to be discussed in a focus group discussion (FGD) forum to conduct needs assessments and equalize perceptions (intersubjectivity) for academics, theorists, students, scientists, and education staff. Thus, comprehensive conclusions and recommendations for optimizing the implementation of Education in 21st Century.
An overview on the incorporation of novel ingredients on nutritional, textural, and organoleptic properties of gluten-free cereal products
Authors: Allouch Wafa , Sfayhi Dorra , Doggui Leila , Debbabi Hajer
Published: April 2022

Background: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder launched by gluten ingestion in genetically susceptible persons. This component leads to an inflammation of the small intestine which causes malabsorption of some important nutrients including calcium, iron, folic acid, and liposoluble vitamins. A gluten-free diet, that is strictly followed by affected patients throughout their whole lives, constitutes the unique effective treatment for celiac disease. Aims: Several gluten-free cereals, pseudo-cereals, legumes, starches (rice, corn, sorghum, millets, buckwheat, quinoa, teff, chestnuts, chia, potato starch, peas, etc.), and various gluten substitutes (xanthan and gum guar) were utilized to maintain the physical and sensory properties of gluten-free cereal products. This review examined recent advances in the formulation of gluten-free cereal-based products using innovative gluten-free flours. Conclusions: Consequently, this review presents and summarizes recent findings in the improvement of the technological, nutritional, and sensory properties of gluten-free cereal products. However, the preparation of cereal-based gluten-free products still remains a difficult process. Therefore, the diet must be not only exempt from gluten but also healthy to avoid nutrient, vitamins, and minerals deficiencies. Thus, a great deal of this review focuses on studying novel and healthy gluten-free ingredients which should fulfill all quality requirements for bakery and pastry products as well as satisfy the needs of celiac consumers.
Keywords: gluten-free products, alternative flours, celiac disease.
INCLUSÃO DIGITAL NAS ESCOLAS
Authors: Silva Maria Gonçalo da , Coutinho Diógenes José Gusmão
Published: April 2022

Sabe-se que escola tem uma função que vai muito além da acadêmica, agindo na transformação social e cultura de um indivíduo. Na contemporaneidade, há no ambiente escolar, uma conjugação indissociável entre tecnologia e educação. Nesta perspectiva, se faz necessário que os alunos se apropriem das tecnologias de acesso à informação e de comunicação perpassando novos moldes educativos. Assim, podemos falar então de inclusão digital, e como representa uma mudança positiva no paradigma social, cultural, político e ético de uma sociedade contemporânea e digital. Ante ao exposto, a proposta desse estudo concentra-se em expor e analisar como se materializa a inclusão digital no Brasil e quais são as possibilidades e limitações vivenciadas. Em termos metodológicos, aclara-se que este estudo se desenvolveu por meio de uma revisão bibliográfica e documental exploratória, com um método de abordagem de caráter quanti-qualitativo. A pesquisa foi realizada nos meses de agosto e setembro do ano de 2021 a partir de livros e documentos impressos, como também nas seguintes bases de dados: SciELO e Periódicos Capes. Por fim, considerou-se que a tecnologia na educação é cada vez mais necessária, visto que por ser a educação uma área social, esta sofre intimamente influência das transformações tecnológicas que permeiam o mundo contemporâneo. Diante disso, a inclusão digital e ruptura e vencimento de barreiras que favorecem a desigualdade digital são essenciais, visto a tamanha importância em se constituir alunos letrados digitalmente e possibilitados de acesso às tecnologias de acesso à Internet.
A IMPORTÂNCIA DA DECLARAÇÃO UNIVERSAL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS PARA OS AVANÇOS DA LEGISLAÇÃO BRASILEIRA NO ENFRENTAMENTO AO RACISMO NA SOCIEDADE E NA EDUCAÇÃO
Authors: Almeida Ana Gabrielle Alves de
Published: April 2022

A Declaração Universal dos Direitos Humanos, bem como a Constituição Federal de 1988 e as demais leis do ordenamento jurídico brasileiro fomentam o combate ao racismo nas relações sociais e nas escolas, buscando assim, uma retratação histórica de uma cultura marcada pelo eurocentrismo. As leis 10.639/2003, 11.645/2008, 12.288/2010 regulamentam a obrigatoriedade do ensino da história e cultura afro-brasileira e indígenas na educação nacional, além de instituir o Estatuto da Igualdade Racial, destinado a garantir à população negra a efetivação da igualdade de oportunidades, a defesa dos direitos étnicos individuais, coletivos e difusos e o combate à discriminação e às demais formas de intolerância étnica. Dessa forma, o presente artigo objetiva relatar elementos históricos, bem como descrever o real avanço na legislação brasileira no cenário nacional referente às questões étnico-raciais no sentido real, nas práticas sociais do dia a dia, além de apresentar um alinhamento com as práticas fomentadas com os organismos nacionais e internacionais de direitos humanos.
NEGÓCIOS EM FAMÍLIA, PROSPERIDADE OU DECLÍNIO?
Authors: Albuquerque Neto Anibal Moraes de
Published: April 2022

Quando nos referimos a negócios em família, estamos nos referindo àquela empresa que está total ou principalmente nas mãos de uma ou mais famílias. Alguns autores e grande parte dos estudos americanos acreditam que, para ser considerada uma Empresa Familiar. Ante exposto, Devemos também ter em mente, neste sistema ou grupo, a que nos referimos à empresa, que as organizações familiares, na sua particularidade, não apenas exercem uma grande influência na economia formal (estritamente institucionalizada e rigorosamente controlada pelas organizações empresariais competentes). Para uma fácil compreensão acerca de negócios familiares, é necessário conhecer a situação atual em que se encontram as pequenas empresas familiares no Brasil, ou seja, aqueles que operam de forma independente e que seu volume de vendas e número de funcionários não excede os limites estabelecidos por lei. No Brasil e no mundo, a empresa familiar vem crescendo seu interesse nos últimos anos. Na década de 90, diversas organizações surgiram a partir da promoção e do apoio a esse tipo de empresa. Entre as ações desenvolvidas por eles, está a criação de associações territoriais de empresas familiares.
Language As a Source of Novel Bioactive Peptides: Peptide SVENSKAAKADEMIEN
Authors: Wade David
Published: April 2022

Most peptides have been discovered from natural sources or via combinatorial chemistry methods, but the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry’s one-letter symbolism for the names of amino acids facilitates the use of language as a novel source of potentially bioactive peptides. Any word, name, or phrase composed of 21 letters of the 26-letter English (or French, German, Spanish, or Swedish) alphabet can be viewed as not only a sequence of letters, but also as a sequence of unambiguous symbols for the names of amino acids (i.e., a peptide). Protein database searches reveal that is sometimes possible to find such name peptides within the larger sequences of known proteins, but most are novel. Peptides designed using this name-to-peptide method have been chemically synthesized, subjected to laboratory testing, and found to exhibit potentially useful biomedical properties. This article describes research in the new field of name peptides, including a theoretical analysis of a peptide based on the name of the Swedish Academy, the organization that selects recipients of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Depresyon, Anksiyete ve Stres Belirti Düzeylerini Azaltmaya Yönelik Grup Terapisi Araştırmasının İncelemesi
Authors: Payaz Erhan Burak
Published: April 2022

The main purpose of this research is to examine the depression, anxiety and stress-related levels of people in group therapy programs in terms of various variables. In order to evaluate this effectiveness, pre-test and post-test experimental modeling without a control group was applied by resorting to methods and techniques that are semi-experimental. In the program, the working group is set to an eight-week schedule in the form of a session lasting ninety minutes during the week. In order to evaluate the implementation of the therapeutic program, Beck Depression Inventories, Beck Anxiety Scales, Perceptual Stress Scales were applied to measure the pre-test and final test. Wilcxon Signed Ordinal Tests were used to analyze the data information obtained from the study. The applied analyses revealed that the level of significance of the depression, anxiety and stress score distributions of the participants in the study's group fell significantly. In order to determine the level of consistency of the changes observed as a result of the research, ten weeks after the conclusion of the study, follow-up measurements were made to see if there were different findings. After that, it was observed that the decrease in depression, anxiety and stressful score distributions in the follow-up measurements lasted for a ten-week time period and progressed continuously. Keywords: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Group Therapy
Çocukluk Çağı Amnezisi: Hatırlanan İlk Çocukluk Anısı Yaşı İle İlişkili Faktörlerin İncelenmesi
Authors: Güzel Yunus
Published: April 2022

Childhood amnesia is a condition defined as the inability to fully recall autobiographical memories produced in the early stages of development during adulthood. Although it is generally accepted that the first memories remembered belong to the average age of 3-4 years, the age to which the first childhood memory belongs is controversial. In this study, it was aimed to determine the age of the first childhood memory remembered in young adults and to examine the effect of gender, memory-related factors, attachment styles and childhood traumatic events on the age of memory. 137 university students participated in the study. The participants were asked to write down the first memory they remembered and fill out a questionnaire evaluating the characteristics of the memory such as the age of the memory and the level of mediocrity, clarity, emotional intensity, integrity. In addition, the participants' october traumatic experiences and attachment styles were also evaluated. Keywords: Memory, childhood, amnesia
Türkçenin Yabancı Dil Olarak Öğretiminde Konuşma ve Telaffuz Becerisinin Kazandırılması ve Geliştirilmesi Üzerine
Authors: Donuk Mehmet
Published: April 2022

It is essential to learn basic skills in teaching Turkish as a foreign language. These habits can be listed as follows; listening, reading, writing, pronunciation and speaking skills. Teaching Turkish as a second language is based on these facts. The most important of these habits is speaking and pronunciation. When learning a language, it is covered in a separate section. Being able to speak the learned language is one of the most important factors in second language teaching. As a result of this; It is seen that the determination and desire for language learning increase. When all of these are taken into account; once again we understand the importance of speaking and pronunciation. The purpose of this study: The importance of foreigners learning Turkish as a second language to gain speaking and pronunciation skills is emphasized. As a result, it is necessary to focus on the applications and methods that can be realized and carefully examined. For this reason, in order to gain both speaking and pronunciation skills, the individual must constantly practice on the language to be learned. Knowing a language means you can speak that language. It is unthinkable for a language to develop without practice. Key words: Turkish as a second language, teaching, speaking, pronunciation skills.
Mustafa Kutlu’nun Tarihsel Şahsiyeti Etrafında Şekillenen Eserlerinin Türk Hikâyeciliğindeki İzdüşümü
Authors: Koçak Işık Ayşe
Published: April 2022

Mustafa Kutlu has an important place in Turkish literature, especially in the field of story, by focusing on the social change and transformation of Turkish society. Kutlu, a writer with very strong observations, touched upon the psychological problems that occur in individuals as a result of social change. He produced qualified works by addressing the various problems of individuals who migrated from the village to the city as a result of modernization or who lived in the city before, due to various reasons, in the light of his strong impressions. Kutlu especially described the depressions in the minds and inner worlds of individuals who migrated from the village to the city. Kutlu, who nourishes Turkish literature in terms of quantity and quality with his works, has gained a very important place in Turkish storytelling after 1970. In particular, he produced quality works in terms of the language, style and theme he used in his stories. Kutlu, who is an extremely prosperous and fertile writer, has created multiple layers of meaning in his stories by using a symbolic language. He has taken the change and transformation process of Turkish society as his main issue. In this context, he examined the village-urban dilemma and the phenomenon of migration in his works. However, he drew attention to the psychology of individuals who have undergone change and transformation and to the sociology of society. Keywords: Village-City, Migration, Modernity, Social Change
Bir Faizsiz Bankacılık Türü Olarak Türkiye’de Katılım Bankacılık Sisteminin Dünü, Bugünü ve Yarını
Authors: Tabaş Mehmet
Published: April 2022

In this study, the basic principles of participation banking system, purpose, property, historical and legal development out of the square of the reasons the contributions of the economic structure in Turkey, with the participation of other banks within the banking systems in today's current state of services and activities of the traditional banking system, accounting methods and the application in other ways, the comparison is made. The interest-free banking system, called the participation banking system, came out of the idea phase in the 1970s and was first implemented in Egypt in 1976. Founded in Turkey in 1983 by a Decree-Law (Decree-Law), Private Financial Institutions with their then name, Participation Banks with their new names have shown rapid momentum on a global scale and, especially in Turkey, over the past two decades. Keywords: Interest-Free Banking, Private Financial Institutions, Participation Banking
Özel Okul Yöneticilerinin Toplam Kalite Yönetimindeki Önderlik Süreçleri
Authors: Tuncay Alper
Published: April 2022

The concept of quality, which is usually perceived in a very ostentatious sense in past eras, is not a concept that has suddenly emerged. It means that a desired product and service is provided in accordance with what is expected with certain quality assurance and that the beneficiary is satisfied with it. The total quality, expressed in the form of the best presentation in the past periods, has ceased to be only the quality of the product and service, unlike the old meaning today, and has come to be used in a broader sense within the framework of management quality. In order to be able to put forward the principles of Total Quality Management in education, it is necessary to ensure continuous development. In private educational institutions, honesty, patience, common opinion, commitment, and business theory should be established for this. In order to make these principles dominant in the institution, it is necessary to identify important people and units within the institution in advance, develop a competitive and quality-based mission, establish internal evaluation and total quality systems, increase motivation among employees within the institution, determine the necessary measurements dec each unit and create internal audit, reward units Keywords: Total Quality Management, Private Educational Institutions, Private School Administrators
Secondary & Tertiary Education, Health, Investment and Human Capital in Pakistan: A Time Series Analysis
Authors: Nasim Ismat , Bashir Furrukh , Zahra Maleeka-Tul- , Hussain Altaf
Published: April 2022

This paper contains a new human capital paradigm that measures Pakistan's economic development and human capital formation. The aim of this paper is to empirically estimate the impact of economic growth on human capital formation in Pakistan. Human capital is used as the dependent variable with govt. expenditures on secondary education, expenditures on tertiary education, current health expenditure and GROSS fixed capital formation as the independent variables. Data is taken from WDI and the P.W.T (10) for the period of 1990-2020. This study is based on time series analysis. In this study ADF unit root and ARDL techniques are used to analyze. gross fixed capital formation, tertiary education and health expenditures are necessary tools for human capital. Tertiary education enhances the productivity of individuals in Pakistan. Findings of this analysis argued that Pakistan has paid much attention to the quality of tertiary education and on current health expenditures and also try to the improvement of the net investment. It will be beneficial for the entire country.
Enhancing Retail Brand Equity through Consumption Value: The mediating effect of brand experience.
Authors: Khalil Shahzad , Haq Mirza Ameen ul
Published: April 2022

This study is evaluating the customer-based retail brand equity by the effect of consumption value and brand experience. Considering Holbrook’s value typology, this study is investigating the value dimensions of efficiency, entertainment, excellence, and aesthetics of retail setup. The purpose of the study is to examine the impact of retail value i.e. efficiency, entertainment, excellence, aesthetics on retail brand equity by intervention of brand experience. This study would be applied on sample population who purchase products from various retail supermarket in Karachi and Lahore.  This study employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) by using the SmartPLS 3.0 software. The study revealed that there was a significantly positive impact of efficiency, service, entertainment and aesthetic value on brand experience, but the impact of product excellence on brand experience was insignificant. Similarly, brand experience fully mediated the relationships of efficiency, service, entertainment and aesthetic value with retail brand equity but brand experience didn’t mediated between product excellence and retail brand equity. Although, there was a positively direct relationship between product excellence and retail brand equity. This study gives very important suggestions to retail marketing strategists in order to give customers memorable retail brand experience and creating retail brand equity.
Patient-Specific TKA with the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution
Authors:   Auckland Bone and Joint Surgery Auckland, New Zealand, Clatworthy Mark
Published: April 2022

The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution (VRAS) (DePuy Synthes, Warsaw, Indiana) utilises new technology to accurately collect the bony anatomy and soft tissue envelope of the knee. This enables surgeons to use this information to intraoperatively plan anatomical placement of a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with preservation of the soft tissues with the aim of restoring functional knee motion. The robotic-assisted saw delivers precise, accurate, and efficient delivery of this implantation plan. This article describes the patient-specific TKA technique which maximises the full potential of VRAS; however, all TKA techniques and alignment philosophies can be accommodated with VRAS. The first case was performed in late 2020. An early outcome study shows an improvement in knee function and pain with activity at discharge and six weeks and a neutral surgical time comparable with the author’s extensive experience with patient-specific balanced TKA with navigation. Only a limited number of patients have one-year results. However, the data of this limited cohort demonstrates favourable outcome scores and high patient satisfaction.
Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Novel 3D-Printed Highly Porous Knee Cone Design
Authors:   Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tarabichi Saad , Grau Luis ,   Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Arshi Armin ,   Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Post Zachary ,   Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ong Alvin ,   Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hozack William J. ,   Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Published: April 2022

Introduction: Metaphyseal bone defects seen at revision total knee replacement (TKA) have traditionally been treated with bone graft or cement. Recently, metal augments have surfaced as viable alternatives to conventional methods previously used in these patients. Newer 3D-printed metal cones offer better biological fixation as a means of improving construct stability. This study aimed to determine clinical and radiographic outcomes of the novel 3D-printed titanium cone augments for femoral and tibial metaphyseal bone defects. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was undertaken of 72 patients who underwent revision TKA with metaphyseal cones (Stryker) and stemmed implants from 2015–2017. Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores (KOOS Jr) and VR/SF-12 scores were recorded. Knee Society radiographic scores were calculated at latest follow up to evaluate for radiolucency and biological fixation. Loosening noted on radiographs and reoperation for any reason were the endpoints to determine survivorship. Results: A total of 68 patients with 78 cones (58 tibial, 20 femoral) met inclusion criteria. Mean follow up was 3.4 years (range 2–5.4 years). The average KOOS Jr score increased from 38 preoperatively to 66 at two years. The average VR/SF-12 PH score increased from 33 preoperatively to 37 at two years. The average VR/SF-12 MH score increased from 46 preoperatively to 54 at two years. Twelve percent of tibial implants and 10% of femoral implants with cones were found to have lucency in at least one radiographic zone. Overall survivorship at latest follow up was 93% with two patients requiring revision for infection, two revised following mechanical complications, and one patient who underwent polyethylene exchange after experiencing mechanical complications. When considering only aseptic loosening, survivorship was 100%. Conclusion: This 3D-printed titanium femoral and tibial cone augment system showed excellent survivorship, biological fixation, clinical outcomes, and radiographic outcomes in the setting of TKA. Further studies are needed for assessment of long-term survivorship.
The Impact of Audit Education on Perceptions of Deficient Auditor Performance
Authors: Boyle Dónal , Canning Mary
Published: April 2022

There is now considerable evidence available as to the role that audit education can play in the reduction of the audit expectation gap. The majority of this evidence is directed at the unreasonableness element of the gap and has focused on reducing user misunderstanding regarding the audit process through education. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding the impact of audit education on the deficient performance gap. This gap has been defined as the difference between the existing duties of auditors and the performance of those duties as perceived by society. This study attempts to address this weakness by investigating whether exposure to auditing modules influences students’ perceptions of the performance of duties by auditors. Results indicate that those respondents exposed to the greatest amount of audit education were also the groups most sceptical of the duties performed by auditors. Education is seen as removing a certain level of professional mystique surrounding auditing by providing students with the necessary skills to scrutinise and evaluate the audit process.
Auditor Perspectives on Confidentiality: A Qualitative Investigation Examining the Differences in European Auditor’s Opinions
Authors: Arnold Sr. Donald F. , Bernadi Richard A. , Neidermeyer Presha E.
Published: April 2022

This exploratory research examines the existence of variations in the application of the principle of auditor confidentiality within a western European setting. A case study method was used employing a series of open ended questions to isolate participants’ views on the importance of and factors influencing the practice of keeping client information confidential. The interviews yielded substantially different views on the application of the principle of confidentiality when placed in the context of a dilemma situation.

Participants were partners and managers from four large international accounting firms located in eight western European countries (Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom). The findings imply that, although similar codes regarding confidentially exist, in practice there may be substantial variations in western European auditors’ interpretations of the codes, resulting in potential audit opinion variations despite similar factual situations. Understanding this type of variation is critical to stakeholders in the international financial communities who rely on auditors to attest to the accuracy of the financial statements for decision making purposes.
Developing Critical Thinking Abilities in Business and Accounting Graduates
Authors: McBride Hugh , Hannon Stephen , Burns Barbara
Published: April 2022

Critical thinking abilities are essential for modern business professionals, particularly in the high value-added knowledge economies of the information age. There have been clear and repeated calls for improving students’ abilities in this regard. Developing graduate critical thinking capability may be achieved in a variety of ways. One approach is based on experiential learning theory. In developing a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) degree programme (NQAI Level 8) at the Castlebar Campus, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, an accredited module entitled Critical Thinking was designed and included as a core element in the curriculum. The concept of experiential learning is central to the module design. The purpose of the paper is to explain: the background and underlying rationale for the module; the nature and application of experiential learning; design issues and content; issues arising from the first delivery and initial feedback from students. This approach to fostering students’ critical thinking ability is considered to be potentially successful although a formal evaluation of the module impact has yet to be carried out. It is intended that the experience at Castlebar will serve as a model and stimulus for similar developments elsewhere.
The Publication of Local Government Performance Indicators in the Republic of Ireland
Authors: Wall Anthony , Borland Gary
Published: April 2022

This paper assesses the compliance of Republic of Ireland local government with legislation concerning the publication of performance information. Having given a brief overview of the rationale behind performance measurement in local government, the paper traces the key developments in the introduction of such a practice in the Republic of Ireland before assessing current levels of compliance by using a document content analysis. It concludes with a short discussion on issues of non-compliance.
Risk Factors for Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Kothari Anushka , Hay Karen , Rudra Thanageswaran
Published: April 2022

Background: Secondary Postpartum Haemorrhage (SPPH) refers to any abnormal vaginal bleeding between 24 hours to 6 weeks postpartum. SPPH is a relatively unexplored issue and there is limited evidence, especially regarding risk factors. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for SPPH.. Method: Patients readmitted with a diagnosis of SPPH between 2014 and 2018 at a tertiary hospital in Queensland, Australia were identified. These patients were compared with randomly selected controls that gave birth via vaginal delivery and caesarean section at the centre during the same time period. Logistic regression analyses were applied for categorical variables and T-test along for continuous variables. Result: 110 cases of SPPH were identified and 225 patients that did not have SPPH were randomly allocated as controls. Incomplete placenta (p=0.005), Antepartum Haemorrhage (APH) (p=<0.00), antepartum (p=0.004) anticoagulation, along with previous obstetric complications (p=0.036) were found to be statistically significant risk factors for SPPH. Previous obstetric complications include conditions such as primary PPH, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia. Demographic factors of age and ethnicity did not express any predisposition to SPPH along with other factors such as BMI, parity and plurality. The average estimated blood loss within 24 hours of delivery in the SPPH case group was 350ml and control group was 300ml (p=0.038). Conclusion: This study confirms that incomplete placenta, APH, antepartum anti-coagulation and previous obstetric complications are risk factors for secondary postpartum haemorrhage. Early identification of these risk factors could potentially prevent SPPH, allowing a safer postnatal journey for mothers.
Estimating the costs of serious and organised crime in Australia, 2020-21
Authors: Smith Russell , Hickman Amelia
Published: April 2022

This report estimates the cost of serious and organised crime in Australia in 2020–21 to be between $24.8b and $60.1b. This is the third in a series of reports undertaken for the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission estimating the cost of serious and organised crime. It updates and improves on the methodology used in the previous report, which estimated the cost of organised crime in 2016–17. As with the previous research, this report considers the direct and consequential costs of serious and organised crime in Australia, as well as the costs to government entities, businesses and individuals associated with preventing and responding to serious and organised crime. While the current estimates were undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic and may reflect changes in criminality resulting from the pandemic, the full economic impact of serious and organised criminal offending committed during the pandemic will not be known for some time. It is clear, however, that the impact of serious and organised crime on the Australian economy is substantial.
Exploring Stock Return Discontinuities in the Japanese Banking Industry
Authors: Tsuji Chikashi
Published: April 2022

This study examines stock return discontinuities in the Japanese banking sector, and we derive the following interest findings. First, our statistical tests evidence that our extended econometric model incorporating a fat-tailed and skewed density and considering return discontinuities is highly effective for estimating the Japanese banking sector stock return volatilities more accurately. Second, the estimated volatilities for the Japanese banking sector stock returns from our extended model incorporating a fat-tailed and skewed density and considering return discontinuities sharply increase during the Lehman crisis and the European debt crisis and at the time of Brexit and the COVID-19 crisis.
Professional Development of Teachers, Competencies, Educational Facilities and Infrastructure on Teacher Performance and Learning Achievement of High School Students in Makassar City
Authors: Ybnu Taufan Muhammad
Published: April 2022

This study aims to analyze teacher professional development, competence, educational facilities, and infrastructure that affect teacher performance and high school student learning achievement. The population in this study was all teachers from five public high schools and five private high schools, with 183 teachers as samples. The analytical model used in this study is a structural equation model (SEM) using the AMOS program. The results showed that teacher professional development has no significant effect on the performance. Competence, educational facilities, infrastructure, and teacher professional development, have a positive and significant effect on teachers' performance. Competence has no significant impact on the performance of teachers. Educational facilities and infrastructure have a positive and significant effect on student learning achievement. Teacher performance has a positive and significant effect on students' learning achievement. Teacher professional development has a positive and significant effect on the learning achievements of high school students through teacher performance. Competence has a positive and significant effect on the learning achievement of high school students through teacher performance. Educational facilities and infrastructure have a positive and significant effect on the learning achievements of high school students through teacher performance.
Global Surgery: advent of a new discipline
Authors: Sharma Dhananjaya
Published: April 2022

Global surgery is a rapidly developing multidisciplinary field, aiming to provide equitable and improved surgical care across international health systems often with a focus on underserved populations of low- and middle-income countries1. History is witness that Christian Missionaries, International Committee of the Red Cross, Aga Khan Foundation and Islamic Association of North America have been offering humanitarian health support, including Surgery, to the needy since long. These were joined by League of Nations Health Organization (since 1920; later became the World Health Organization in 1946) and Médecins Sans Frontières (since 1971)2. However, Surgery remained ‘The neglected stepchild of global health’3. Main reason for this was lack of data leading to knowledge gap about the magnitude of the problem. The much needed catalyst for development of Global Surgery was the launch of Lancet Commission on Global Surgery report in January 20144. This report provided the much needed data about unmet needs of Surgery which grabbed the World’s attention: 5 billion people not having access to safe, timely affordable surgery and anaesthesia; leading to 18.6 million preventable early deaths each year - more than the number of people who die from HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined; millions of patients facing catastrophic expenditures when faced with surgical costs and many low- and middle-income countries likely to lose up to 2% of GDP due to loss of proper surgical care leading to loss of productivity. They also predicted that to reach the necessary levels of access to surgery by 2030 would require an investment of $420 billion, which would save an estimated $12 trillion in lost GDP over the same period, making it a very sound investment. And global burden of surgical disease was estimated to be ~ 30%5.
Laparoscopic TAPP repair following tumescent injection: The patient outcomes and feasibility for surgeons
Authors: Alvi Abdul Rehman , Tahir Farhan , Umer Said , Warraich Amin , Rehman Ahsan , Adnan Mobeen
Published: April 2022

Background: Laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TAPP) is technically demanding procedure with relatively long learning curve. Procedure is associated with operative and postoperative complications and pain, especially when performed by inexperienced surgeon. Most of the problems are associated with different anatomical environment and technical inadequacy. In order to make TAPP relatively simple with better visibility of landmarks, we used pre peritoneal infiltration of 60-100ml saline with lidocaine and epinephrine before proceeding for TAPP repair. Methods: About 60-100 ml of diluted lidocaine with epinephrine solution was injected in pre peritoneal space below arcuate line and extending to and around hernial sac. Care is taken not to inject in triangle of doom. Laparoscopic aspiration needle was used for injection after lifting peritoneum with grasper. Tumescent TAPP was performed in 35 patients (32 men, 3 women; mean age, 44.3 years). Results: With use of tumescent TAPP, it was relatively simple to identify anatomical landmarks owing to bloodless field. One of the main advantages was demonstration of procedure to residents leading to better understanding and more confident dissection while being performed under supervision. The mean operation time was 95 min. ranging from 55 to 110 minutes. Another advantage was reduced pain in early post-operative period. Conclusions: Tumescent injection before TAPP is easier and safe with advantage of clearer anatomy and reduced post-operative pain. Keywords: Tumescent TAPP, Tumescent local anesthesia, Inguinal hernia
Functional Outcome of an Anatomically Contoured Locking Plate in Intra-Articular Pilon Fracture with MIPO Technique
Authors: Javaid Aatir , Amjad Usman , Asif Muhammad , Shah Syed Wasif Ali , Nasir Izza , Shahid Saman
Published: April 2022

Aim: To evaluate the outcome of osteosynthesis by using anatomically contoured locking plates in the management of intraarticular fractures of tibial plafond with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique Methods: All the 50 patients presenting with intra-articular fractures (Pilon fracture type B and C) in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department were included in this study. The patients involved in high-energy trauma were treated according to advanced trauma life support guidelines for any associated life- or limb-threatening injuries. The clinical, functional, and radiographic plain anteroposterior and lateral radiographs) evaluations were conducted at 6 months according to Modified Klemm and Borner scoring system and outcome variables i.e. excellent to good was labeled. Results: There were 76% males and 24% females. Most of the patients 23(46%) were in >45 years, age group. Among 50 patients, 28(56%) had type-B fractures, while 22(44%) had type-C fractures. 36(72%) had BMI <30, while 14(28%) had BMI ≥30. 3(6%) had wound infections. Among 50 patients, 41(82%) had an excellent-good outcome. A good outcome was seen in male patients (78%), as compared to female patients. A good outcome was observed in 39% of patients with age greater than 45 years followed by 32% in 18-30 years. An almost equal percentage of good (56-44%) and poor (55.6-44.4%) outcomes were reported in both types of fractures. 70.7% of patients with BMI <30 reported a good outcome. A good outcome was observed in 41 patients who do not have wound infection. However, 6 patients reported a poor outcome who didn’t have wound infection. Conclusion: Plate osteosynthesis using anatomically shaped locking plates via minimally invasive method is an efficient way of stabilization for distal tibia fracture when considering union rates and final functional outcome. Keywords: Intra-Articular Fracture, Pilon Fracture, Plate Osteosynthesis.
Impact of Gamification on Education Prime Time
Authors: Javed Kainat , Rafique Saima , Azhar Tayyaba
Published: April 2022

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of Gamification approach for teaching anatomy to first year medical students by comparing the students’ performance in traditional teaching with gamification approach. Method: A Comparative Analytical study was conducted in undergraduate students having Taught anatomy in a private medical college of Lahore (mention Name), from 16th July -31st August 2019. A total 155 students of 1st year MBBS were enrolled and divided randomly into two groups Group 1(Traditional n=77) and Group 2 (Gamification n=78). Shapiro-wilk and Kolmogorov-smirnov test were applied to check the normal distribution of pre-test and post-test scores. Comparison of pre and post test scores by paired sample t-test resulted in significant decrease in the control group while a significant positive change in learning of experimental group. Results: Findings of the study showed that students studied in Group 2(i.e. Gamification) achieved the highest scores in post-test, compared with the other group. Mean difference of Group 2 is (MD=-6.100) compared to Group 1(Traditional) which is MD=-1.040 and paired sample t-test shows p-value=.000 of both groups, thus evident from the statistics that students of group 2(Gamification) achieved high scores as compared to traditional group. Conclusion: This study concluded that planned gamification frameworks can be generally welcomed by students. It is recommended that this approach in small group discussion is worth pursuing in future, this teaching approach can be implemented for teaching medical students where the role of teacher is more of facilitator. Keywords: Gamification, Effectiveness, Education
Hypnobirthing and Prenatal Yoga on Pain and Labor Duration: Literature Review
Authors: Sari Anggrita , Hati Siti Sarah Citra , Rahman R. Topan Aditya
Published: April 2022

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are natural processes expected to become subconsciously-recorded experiences, which affects the pain and duration of labor. Hypnobirthing and prenatal yoga as alternative non-pharmacological methods for a complementary alternative for pregnant women holistically (body, mind, soul) are considered adequate to reduce pain and duration of labor. However, few have adopted and researched the combination of the two methods. Aim: To examine research articles on the effectiveness of hypnobirthing and prenatal yoga on pain and duration of labor. Methods: This study used a literature review using journals or articles selected based on predetermined criteria. Eight out of 11 reports concluded that hypnobirthing effectively reduced pain and duration of labor, while three articles had the opposite result. Ten articles on prenatal yoga discovered its effectiveness in reducing pain and time of labor. Meanwhile, one combined report on hypnobirthing and prenatal yoga showed their efficacy to reduce labour duration. Conclusion: Hypnobirthing and prenatal yoga effectively reduce pain and duration of labor for the first, second, and third stages mothers with appropriate application standards. The combination of Hypnobirthing and Prenatal Yoga is necessary to obtain maximum results. Keywords: Hypnobirthing, hypnosis, prenatal yoga, labor pain, duration of labor, length of labor.
Validity of Rapid Diagnostic Test Kit Keeping Light Microscopy in Diagnosing Malaria in Febrile patients
Authors: Matloob Hafiz Muhhammad , Rehman Zobia , Salam Wasia , Shaquat Amna , Sonia Sidra , Asghar Aiza
Published: April 2022

Background: Malaria is the common health problematic disease and it causes major number of mortality and morbidity. It must be diagnosed accurately and rapidly. A rapid and correct diagnosis can reduce the sufferings. So it’s essential to establish an appropriate and reliable laboratory procedure for malaria diagnosis. Microscopic examination of blood film is taken as the gold standard method. Aim: To assess the reliability and validity of rapid diagnostic test kit, so that the rapid and a cost effective diagnostic method may be adopted for the timely diagnosis, and treatment may be offered to patients Methodology: 350 patients having history of fever were taken for this Cross sectional validation study. Tested by ICT rapid diagnostic kit for detection of malarial antigen and results were then compared with gold standard microscopic results Results: for the 350 suspected patients the rate of positivity and negativity were 60% and 40% respectively by microscopic examination and for ICT for detection of malarial antigen were 58% and 42% respectively. Specificity and sensitivity for antigen detection by ICT when it was compared with microscopy of blood smear was 95% and 93.33% respectively. Its overall diagnostic accuracy was good and it was 94% Conclusions: ICT for antigen can diagnose malaria reliably. It is rapid; simple has good sensitivity and specificity. It can detect very low level of parasitic infection and can be performed at point of care and for screening at mass level. No special equipment or high level of setup and skills needed for it. Keywords: Malaria, test kit, microscope