bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pemodelan RASCH terhadap Soal Konsep Geometri dengan Pembelajaran Blended Learning di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Putri Irni Rachmawati , Lidinillah Dindin Abdul Muiz , Nuryadin Asep
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan pemahaman konsep geometri siswa sekolah dasar yang dilaksanakan dengan model pembelajaran blended learning melalui pemodelan RASCH. Pemodelan RASCH mampu mengidentifikasi kemampuan pemahaman siswa terhadap suatu konsep yang dianalisis melalui kemampuan siswa dalam menjawab soal. Pemodelan RASCH mampu memberikan gambaran secara jelas bagi guru dalam mengidentifikasi pengukuran kemampuan pemahaman yang dimiliki siswa dengan tepat. Penelitian ini yakni deskriptif kualitatif bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan pemahaman konsep geometri siswa pada pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan dengan model blended learning melalui analisas pemodelan RASCH. Terdapat 27 siswa di SD Laboratorium UPI Kampus Tasikmalaya sebagai subjek penelitian. Adapun teknik analisis data melalui tes mengenai materi konsep geometri. Hasil data ditabulasikan melalui pemodelan RASCH mencakup (a) analisis peta WRIGHT (b) analisis kesesuaian butir soal (c) analisis abilitas siswa (d) analisis scalogram dan (e) analisis reliabilitas. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwasannya pemahaman konsep geometri dengan pembelajaran yang dilaksanakan dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran blended learning memberikan optimalisasi terhadap kemampuan pemahaman konsep siswa pada materi konsep geometri yang diukur melalui pemodelan RASCH. Pemodelan RASCH menunjukan bahwasannya pembelajaran geometri yang dilaksanakan dengan model blended learning memberikan kemampuan yang optimal bagi siswa dalam memahami konsep geometri dilihat dari kualitas kemampuan siswa dalam menjawab soal.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran VAK Berbantuan Media Audio Visual Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa
Authors: Amellina Marchella Tasya , Fardani Much Arsyad , - Ristiyani
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kreatif siswa kelas IV SDN GUWO 01 dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran VAK berbantuan media audio visual. Subjek penelitian 14 siswa tahun ajaran 2022/2023. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas yang dilakukan dalam 2 siklus, setiap siklus 2 kali pertemuan. Teknik pengambilan data dalam penelitian ini adalah tes. Hasil keterampilan berpikir kreatif dapat dilihat pada ketuntasan klasikal pada pra siklus diperoleh rata-rata 53,47 dengan presentase 22%, siklus I memperoleh rata-rata 73,64 presentase 64% dan siklus II diperoleh rata-rata 84,64 dengan presentase hasil 93%.Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa model pembelajaran VAK berbantuan media audio visual dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kreatif siswa kelas IV SDN GUWO 01.

Kata kunci : Berpikir kreatif, Model pembelajaran VAK, Aktivitas siswa
Pengaruh Pelayanan, Kepuasan Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Dinas Tenaga Kerja dan Perindustrian Kabupaten Labuhanbatu Utara
Authors: Saragih Yusliana , Bahri Syaiful , Rambe Muis Fauzi , Aditya Darma
Published: February 2023

This study aims to determine simultaneously and partially the effect of service, job satisfaction and work motivation on employee performance at the Department of Labor and Industry of North Labuhanbatu Regency. The population used in this study were all employees of the Department of Labor and Industry of North Labuhanbatu Regency. While the sampling technique used the census method, namely taking all members of the population as a research sample totaling 32 people. The analytical model used in this study is Descriptive Analysis and Path Linear Regression Analysis with the SPSS for Windows 22.0 program. The results of the study found that service had an effect on employee performance, as evidenced by the tcount value of 4.450 > ttable 1.685 and a significance level of 0.000 <0.05. Job satisfaction affects employee performance, as evidenced by the tcount value of 5.507 > ttable 1.685 and a significance level of 0.000 <0.05. work motivation affects employee performance, as evidenced by the tcount value of 4.276 > ttable 1.685 and a significance level of 0.000 <0.05. And service, job satisfaction and work motivation simultaneously affect employee performance, as evidenced by the Fcount value of 5.299 > Ftable of 2.96 and a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. The contribution of service variables, job satisfaction and work motivation to employee performance at the Department of Labor and Industry of North Labuhanbatu Regency is 50.1%, the remaining 49.8% of employee performance is influenced by other variables.
Implementation of Adult Education Principles in Dressmaking Training in Non-Formal Education Units
Authors: Setiawati Rana Indah , Shofwan Imam
Published: February 2023

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to discover: (1) the implementation of self-concept in fashion training; (2) the implementation of learning experiences in fashion training; (3) the implementation of learning readiness in fashion training; and (4) the implementation of adult learning orientation in clothing design training. This study is a descriptive qualitative study that collected data by monitoring the execution of Clothing Design training activities, conducting interviews regarding learning activities with a number of LCS heads, two instructors, and five training students. Modules, lesson plans, and training implementation reports are all necessary documents. The validity of the data is determined through source triangulation (interviews, documents, and observations), and data analysis techniques are used to acquire data, reduce data, present data, and make conclusions. This study's findings include: (1) Self-concept implementation: trainees are not directly involved in the learning planning process, but they do participate in agreements during the learning process and at the evaluation stage. (2) Learning experience implementation: project-based learning is applied in the Ungaran SKB. (3) Learning readiness implementation: adult learning at SKB Ungaran is relevant to trainees' vocations and lives. (4) Learning orientation implementation: trainees receive adequate encouragement from the teacher when they encounter difficulties in learning. This study concluded that adult learning implementation must apply adult principles by incorporating students in learning, designing learning that emphasizes experimental principles, adapting learning that can be directly applied, and having a learning orientation. The benefit of this research is knowing how to apply learning in accordance with adult learning principles.
Analisa Pengaruh Desain Grafis pada Konten Media Sosial terhadap Daya Tarik Pengguna dari Generasi Z di Kota Batam
Authors: Tjahyadi Surya , Antonio Willy
Published: February 2023

Social media is one of the technological developments that has a big contribution in making it easy for humans to communicate and socialize. The high use of social media raises various graphic designs to attract its users. Therefore, many social media users use graphic designs in their content. This study aims to determine the effect of graphic design on social media content on the attractiveness of users from generation z. The results of this study indicate that the application of graphic design to social media content greatly influences the attractiveness of social media users from generation z.
Pemanfaatan Media Sosial Sebagai Alat Pemasaran dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Usaha Kerajinan Perhiasan Desa Celuk- Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar -Bali
Authors: Muna Nilna
Published: February 2023

The use of social media as a marketing tool to encourage  the business performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises in jewelry crafts.  This research is social media as a marketing tool for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the jewelry handicraft industry. The discussion  was "To what extent can the use of social media to maximize MSME marketing increase selling power so that it can improve the performance  of jewelry crafts in Gianyar Regency?"  This research was conducted  using descriptive qualitative methods to answer research questions. In-depth interviews with informants related  to research questions that  resulted in the conclusion that first, social media has not been able to directly improve the business performance of jewelry craft MSMEs in Celuk Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency. Second, the use of social media in improving performance must be supported by innovation and adaptation to better information technology. Third, MSME players in the jewelry handicraft industry have made it easier for consumers, especially in Bali Province, to shop and choose jewelry  handicraft products online without having to leave home. This study aims to examine the potential of  jewelry craft MSME business actors in Gianyar Regency to boost their output through social media marketing.
Pengaruh Era Digital 4.0, Pencarian Produk terhadap Minat Pembelian Produk Melalui Online
Authors: Yanto Yanto , Buulolo Martinus , Susanto Dedi
Published: February 2023

Today's society is in an all-digital condition, but the more sophisticated the renewal and development of the digital revolution will provide positive and negative sides, this is by shopping through online sites it is necessary to be vigilant and must conduct a search for legitimacy before making a purchase action. This research is focused on users of the digital era in industry 4.0, product search, and interest in buying products online. The aim of the research is to analyze the effect of the digital era 4.0, product search on interest in buying products online. The method used is descriptive quantitative with google form. The research informants totaled 26 students of Accounting for Small and Medium Enterprises at the Dharma Bhakti Bangka Community Academy. The results showed that the digital era 4.0 had no positive effect, and was not significant at the error level, product search had a positive and significant effect, another finding that simultaneously had a positive and significant effect on the dependent variable.
DDoS Penerapan Random Forest dan Adaboost untuk Klasifikasi Serangan DDoS
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad , Utami Ema , Hartanto Anggit Dwi
Published: February 2023

Di antara berbagai jenis serangan di bidang Teknologi Informasi, serangan DDOS adalah salah satu ancamanterbesar bagi situs internet dan menimbulkan risiko yang menghancurkan keamanan sistem komputer, terutamakarena potensi dampaknya. Oleh karena itu mengapa penelitian di bidang ini berkembang pesat, dengan parapeneliti yang berfokus pada cara-cara baru untuk mengatasi deteksi dan pencegahan intrusi. Machine learningdan Artificial Intelligent adalah beberapa tambahan terbaru dalam daftar teknologi yang diteliti untukmelakukan klasifikasi deteksi intrusi. Studi ini mengeksplorasi perilaku dan penerapan dataset DDoS untukpembelajaran mesin dalam konteks deteksi intrusi. Alur dalam penelitian ini, pertama adalah mengumpulkandataset DDoS mentah dari sumber yang memiliki reputasi baik. Setelah data diperoleh, kumpulan data akhirdibuat untuk pemodelan. Manajemen data melibatkan pembersihan data, transformasi tipe data dan pertukarandata pada pengumpulan data. Proses seleksi disertai dengan model. Dua algoritma terpisah, random danadaboost, digunakan untuk melatih model dengan dataset. Model divalidasi dan dilatih ulang dengan k-foldcross. Model tersebut akhirnya dievaluasi menggunakan data yang tidak terlihat. Hasilnya ditentukan olehberbagai ukuran keluaran. Dalam percobaan, dataset DDoS digunakan: CICDDoS_2019 Performa deteksiintrusi set data ini dianalisis menggunakan dua model pembelajaran mesin. Dataset dibagi dalam rasio 80:20untuk pelatihan model, validasi dan pengujian. Model pembelajaran mesin dipilih secara sistematis dan hatihatiuntuk memastikan bahwa eksperimen dilakukan dengan cara yang tepat. Hasilnya dianalisis menggunakansekumpulan metrik performa, termasuk akurasi, presisi, recall, f-measure, dan waktu komputasi.
Etika Talmud Babylonia terhadap Non-Yahudi
Authors: Yasin Agus , Soleh Ahmad Faizin
Published: February 2023

Talmud is the primary cripture of Jewish, and majority of Jewish take Talmud as way of life than torah as second scripture of Jewish. Talmud has devide two parts; Jerussalem and Babylonian Talmud. But now, majority of Jewish use Babylonian Talmud because it was more complete and easier to understand. The teachings on Talmud have teached about ethics in social life, civil right, politics, and criminal laws. But these teachings are very disadvantageous for non-Jewish. And also the teachings have denied ten commandement in the torah as the sripture. Therefore, based on the teaching of Ethics on Babylonian Talmud toward non-Jewish, the writer want to discuss what is the basic foundation of ethical verses on Babylonian Talmud, and the impact and the influence of those teachings. And so the teaching which is dangerous for non-Jewish have coused damage and violence in the life of non-Jewish and life in the world. And the damage and the violence which ware made Israel, come from the teaching on Babylonian Talmud and the teaching of ethics in cosial life, civil right, politics, and criminal laws have already been applied in their daily activities right now. This is the underlying reason for non-Jewish and jewish who hold in torah (antisemitism) to ignore the existence and cannot recognized as scripture. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method with a data analysis approach from the main sources and books related to the Talmud and its teachings. Through this writing, the author finds a conflict between the teachings in the Talmud and the 10 commandments that have been taught in the Torah, and the formation of ethics in each of these teachings.
Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan pada Mariat Hotel di Kota Sorong
Authors: Benjamin Sula D.S , Longkotoy Meyta , Renouw Ade A
Published: February 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction at the Mariat Hotel in Sorong City. The data analysis method used is quantitative descriptive analysis. significant test through (t-test), using simple linear regression and coefficient of determination (R2). The population in this study were all customers of the Mariat Hotel in Sorong City. the sample amounted to 54 respondents. Primary data were obtained through interviews, questionnaires and documentation studies. From the results of data processing simple linear regression analysis using the SPSS for windows version 25 program, the regression equation Y = 4.239 + 0.840X, the regression coefficient value of 0.840 means that every time there is a change and an addition of one percent in the service quality variable, the Customer Satisfaction variable will increase. of 0.840 if the service quality variable is zero, then Customer Satisfaction has a value of 4.239. In the coefficient of determination test obtained R square 49.6%. meaning that the quality of service affects passenger satisfaction by 50.4%. while the remaining 41.4% is influenced by other factors not analyzed in this study. The results of the t-test, where tcount 7.157> from ttable 1.6939, it can be said that the service quality variable has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction.
Pengembangan Kinerja Karyawan Efek Dari Kepemimpinan dan Budaya Organisasi dalam Organisasi Binar Academy
Authors: Pardamean Josiah Arifin , Karundeng Meidy Lieke
Published: February 2023

This research has a purpose in proving what result will be given by the leadership and organization culture to the worker’s performance. Using the people who works at Binar Academy Organization as the population of this research. Using questionnaire as the technique in collecting the data with the total of 60 people, and analyzing the data using SEM-PLS software with the inner and outer model. The result showed that there are significant relationships between :1. Leadership and worker’s performance, 2. Organization culture and worker’s performance, 3. Leadership and worker’s performance. And there is no significant relationship between leadership and organization culture.
Apakah Benar Uang Tidak Dapat Dikendalikan Penggunaannya? Peran Financial planning Dan Financial Behavior melalui Pengendalian Social Shopping
Authors: Situmorang Devon Shawa , Ferinia Rolyana
Published: February 2023

This research wants to find out whether there is an influence between the variables of financial planning, Social Shopping and Financial Behavior. This research is directed at students and sees whether student Financial Behavior is good enough which is influenced by financial planning and Social Shopping carried out. This research method uses a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The correlational design seeks to investigate the values of two or more variables and test or determine the relationships or interrelationships that exist between them in a particular environment. There is a not very strong influence between Financial planning and Social Shopping, there is a weak influence between Financial planning and Financial Behavior, there is a strong influence between Social Shopping and Financial Behavior and the mediating variable Social Shopping has a moderate influence on financial planning and Financial Behavior. Our findings suggest that Social Shopping can be a stimulator of financial planning and Financial Behavior.
Improving Students’ Reading Comprehension by Using Google Classroom in STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung
Authors: Wiratno Purna , Supatmi Ruri
Published: February 2023

Google Classroom for academic purposes supports an online learning platform. This research was conducted to investigate improving students’ reading comprehension by using Google classroom in STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung. The questionnaire was responded by 30 undergraduate students in STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung who learned English  courses. The questionnaire was analyzed used by the researchers using SPSS.Google Classroom is suitable for learning activities, especially teaching EFL learners. Google Classroom can improve students’ reading comprehension and enrich learning activities. It can fit with the necessity of students in STKIP PGRI  Bandar  Lampung. It make their job easier as students.
Implementasi Software Cabri 3D terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Matematis Mahasiswa
Authors: Sinaga Christa Voni Roulina , Sijabat Apriani
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of Cabri 3D software on students' understanding of mathematical concepts. The type of this research is quasi-experimental research. One form of design used is the nonequivalent control group design. The instrument used in this research is an instrument to test the ability to understand mathematical concepts. The results obtained were that after implementing the Cabri application assisted learning in the experimental class, the average value of the pretest scores of student learning outcomes was an average of 75, while the pretest average value of the control class learning outcomes was 50. Posttest scores of student learning outcomes with an average -an average of 80, while the average value of the posttest control class learning outcomes is 72.5. This shows that the use of media assisted by the Cabri application in learning students' understanding of mathematical concepts is higher. Based on the average score of the student learning outcomes test, it can be seen that the experimental class is higher than the control class. This shows that the use of media assisted by the Cabri application in learning cubes and blocks has a significant effect on students' ability to understand mathematical concepts in geometric material.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РОБОТИ ГУРТКА «СТВОРЕННЯ ДОПОВНЕНОЇ РЕАЛЬНОСТІ» У ДИСТАНЦІЙНОМУ ФОРМАТІ
Authors: Слободяник Ольга
Published: February 2023

Формулювання проблеми. Сучасні реалії, кризові ситуації вносять свої корективи в усі сфери нашого життя, тому дистанційна форма навчання є вже звичною. На сьогоднішній день існує багато публікацій науковців, вчителів-практиків щодо організації освітнього процесу в режимі онлайн, описано методики викладання різних дисциплін із врахуванням їх специфіки. Проте мало уваги приділено позаурочній роботі під час дистанційного навчання, зокрема роботі гуртків. Тому метою статті є: розглянути особливості організації роботи гуртка «Створення доповненої реальності» у дистанційному форматі роботи закладу загальної середньої освіти.
Матеріали і методи. Використано методи аналізу та систематизації педагогічної, методичної літератури; узагальнення результатів вітчизняного і зарубіжного досвіду щодо використання імерсивних технологій в освітньому процесі.
Результати. До особливостей організації роботи гуртка відносимо етапи. На підготовчому етапі ми акцентуємо увагу учнів на теоретичних аспектах доповненої реальності: вводимо визначення поняття «імерсивна технологія», характеризуємо AR, VR, MR; визначаємо переваги і недоліки їх використання у різних сферах нашого життя; розглядаємо особливості роботи мобільних додатків для AR. Наступний етап – ознайомлення з принципами роботи засобів доповненої реальності (технології AR стрімко розвиваються і залежать від вбудованих датчиків (акселерометр, GPS, компас), а якість відтворюваних об’єктів залежить від камери та фотододатків, ресурсу внутрішньої пам’яті для обробки даних та штучного інтелекту через голосові команди. Третій етап – практична частина, яка включає самостійну розробку об’єктів доповненої реальності в різних середовищах, зокрема, в Unity 3D, Blender та ін., та роботу з пакетами інструментів (RealityKit, SceneForm, AR-Core, AR-Kit, Vuforia та ін.).
Висновки. Для ефективної роботи гуртка в дистанційному форматі має бути створене навчальне середовище та передбачено: можливість проведення онлайн-уроків (синхронно або асинхронно); доступ до тематичних електронних навчальних матеріалів; можливість надсилати матеріали учням та отримувати виконані завдання; зворотний зв’язок та оцінювання. Навчальним середовищем може виступати Google Classroom. Заняття гуртка зосереджені на особливостях роботи в середовищах Unity та AR Core.
More than a list: The Grand Challenges Approach and legitimate agents of social change
Authors: Konstantinou Efrosyni , Müller Ralf
Published: February 2023

 In this paper we ask who is a legitimate agent of social change for Grand Challenges. To answer this question, we build on the philosophies of Hannah Arendt, Friedrich Nietzsche, Maurice Blanchot and Emmanuel Levinas on the human condition. This is important in sensitizing the project management community to the political responsibility of the project manager at times of crises and Grand Challenges, when new social orders, such as the Grand Challenges Approach (GCA), emerge and are delivered through projects. We introduce philosophers who have spoken about the human condition a) to escape definitions of legitimacy which have arisen from the very social processes and institutions which contribute to social injustices; and, b) because we all share the human condition irrespective of origin, religion, race, gender, education and life experiences, and as such it carries significant democratic potential. The philosophers tell us that an agent of social change is s/he who acts with the Other as the end goal in mind, and that legitimate is the social agent who appears in front of the watchful eye of society and fully discloses past, present and future intentions (Arendt); who can embody meaning and make decisions based on their humanity (Nietzsche); who can echo ideals which extend thought, intelligence, decisions and actions from what is already known to the creation of new spaces of action (Blanchot); and, finally, who can stand upright and engage with fellow-world-citizens in defining what is to be known, the reality of tomorrow (Levinas). 
Estimación del precio de criptomoneda Monero (XMR) basado en modelos matemáticos inferenciales 2019-2021
Authors: Agudelo Juan López
Published: February 2023

La propuesta de estimación del precio de comercialización de la criptomoneda Monero (XMR), partió de la observación de una muestra en nodos de los mercados globales, con información histórica del periodo 2019-2021, y proyección en modelos matemáticos inferenciales. La política blockchain predijo una variabilidad positiva de 62% para el activo, y su equivalencia en dólares americanos hacia el último trimestre del año 2021; de entre 123 US$ hasta 212 US$ por unidad no fiduciaria. La bondad de ajuste del alisado exponencial doble se evidenció en el coeficiente de ajuste R2=0.792, en la tasación proyectada; con nivel de confianza del 97%. Mientras, el ajuste multivariado influyó positivamente en el incremento del valor de la criptomoneda en 72%. La evolución del precio del token explicó una variabilidad positiva de 9.12%; pasando de 401 US$ a 419 US$ en promedio. Si el umbral límite superior alcanza los 220 US$/XMR, la recomendación es a cambiar su valor por una moneda fiduciaria; posteriormente esperar a una caída brusca por debajo de los 160 US$, para la compra de XMR. Este es el escenario de rentabilidad ideal para el inversor en criptomonedas durante el periodo 2022.
Efectos de la pandemia COVID-19 en la educación: una revisión narrativa del desastre
Authors: Rossel Eleysa Odor
Published: February 2023

Este ensayo crítico acerca de los efectos de la pandemia COVID-19 en la educación: una revisión narrativa deldesastre propone una revisión narrativa del desastre. Trata de entender, atribuir significados y criticar lasreferencias a la pandemia, especialmente en Perú y países de América Latina, en el contexto de la educación a distancia y los adolescentes involucrados, debido a la sinergia entre la pandemia que afecta al planeta, ypolíticas gubernamentales que se destacan por su gigantesca incapacidad para hacer frente a la calamidad. Este texto fue escrito en el periodo de aislamiento social obligatorio del año 2021, en medio de un contexto socialmarcado por los esfuerzos de control y atención de la salud de los afectados, a pesar del complejo marcopolítico actual y de las profundas dificultades económicas del país. La evidencia da cuenta en demostrar losriesgos a los que están expuestos los estudiantes por el uso inadecuado de la tecnología; por ello es ineludibleenseñar el manejo de emociones como la ira y el estrés, a fin de que las aulas virtuales se conviertan en lugaresde seguridad para los estudiantes.
El gran mito - CDMB
Authors: Valls Ricardo A.
Published: February 2023

La Corporación Autónoma Regional para la Defensa de la Meseta de Bucaramanga (CDMB) fue fundada en 1992 con el objetivo de proteger y conservar el medio ambiente en la región de Santander en Colombia. Sin embargo, con el paso de los años, la organización se ha vuelto infame por sus prácticas corruptas y falta de compromiso con sus objetivos declarados.
El diario liberal Jornada (1944-1957) una visión de la realidad política colombiana
Authors: Amundarain Yolimar Gil
Published: February 2023

En Colombia, la pugna por el poder entre liberales y conservadores no tuvo límites durante la primera mitaddel siglo XX; la violencia condujo a oleadas de migraciones, desapariciones y persecuciones. Ante estepanorama, surge la figura de Jorge Eliecer Gaitán de las filas del Partido Liberal quien rápidamente sobresalecomo líder populista, paralelamente crea el diario Jornada el cual se convirtió en un actor político que expresa en sus líneas todos los actos irregulares del gobierno conservador. Sin embargo, la muerte del líder del movimiento gaitanista obligó al diario a reestructurarse ante la censura y la persecución para mantener su circulación hasta llegar al punto de apoyar la dictadura militar de Gustavo Rojas Pinilla enemigo del diario en tiempos de Gaitán pero que representó la única salida ante el panorama de violencia
Reimagining the economics of public housing at Waterloo
Authors: Murray Cameron , Phibbs Peter
Published: February 2023

The physical design of New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation’s (LAHC) proposed redevelopment of Sydney’s Waterloo Estate has been reviewed and reworked by various stakeholders to reimagine a better urban design outcome.This report does a similar exercise for the economic and financial designs of this project, and public housing generally. Are there economic designs that can improve the long-term public housing outcomes from redeveloping the Waterloo estate?To date, investment in new public housing has been considered as a cost only. But housing (even public housing) is an asset that generates a return over time in the form of rental income and capital gains. This is a key economic issue with the LAHC self-fund model. Indeed, applying this model while ignoring asset returns is self- limiting; it privatises long-term returns on real estate assets, which are the source of value funding public housing redevelopment.If the New South Wales government wishes to maximise long-term public housing provision, they should consider more elegant economic and financial designs. This would include mimicking private sector behaviour, such as using leverage during redevelopment periods, retaining market risk and return during the development process, and retaining long-term ownership of as much of the real estate asset base as possible. Doing so would also provide the flexibility to vary future redevelopment stages to accommodate changing housing policy needs.One alternative we explore is where 50% of new dwellings are public housing, 25% are retained by LAHC as build-to-rent housing at market prices, and 25% are sold by LAHC to the private market. This scenario uses low-cost leverage, generates positive cashflow, and maximises exposure to long-term capital gains for LAHC.
Colombia’s current mining crisis
Authors: Valls Ricardo A.
Published: February 2023

The mining industry in Colombia has been a source of controversy and criticism for many years. Despite the government's efforts to regulate the industry, there are several issues that have hindered its development. The role of the National Mining Agency (ANM) has been particularly contentious, with many critics pointing out its shortcomings and limited effectiveness in regulating the sector.
"Mujeres de ciencia", Mount Scopus Journal. Volumen 1, Número 1, Año 2021
Authors: PernaleteLugo Josefrank , de Salas Ana Yarihtza Alvarado , Rossel Ysaelen Josefina Odor , Veitía Dayahindara , Martínez Bergica , Aché Lisett , Ávila Maira , González Mireya , Correnti María , Rossel Eleysa Odor , Amundarain Yolimar Gil
Published: February 2023

América Latina se destaca como región de ciencia, por ello, Mount Scopus Journal abre este volumen con la participación de las mujeres en investigación. La región también tiene la tasa de emprendimiento más alta en las mujeres y la brecha dc género es menor en temas de investigación en todas las áreas de la Ciencia, en comparación con Otros continentes. Esto es un adelanto del crecimiento de la mujer en la ciencia latina. Para celebrar esta tendencia, la imagen central de este número corresponde a la ilustración del cartel de la iniciativa "#11defebrero", durante el Día internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia celebrado en España en el año 2019, tomado del portal ABC Ciencia. Este espacio científico de la mujer como protagonista ha sido promovido desde el año 2016 por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, con el fin de lograr el acceso y la participación plena y ecuánime en la ciencia para las mujeres y las niñas, y al mismo tiempo para lograr la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento. Estimado lector, el comité editorial le invita a conocer la investigación científica de las mujeres que han consolidado el primer número de la revista, 100% colmado de “Mujeres de ciencia”.
The Tripartite Theory of Wellbeing: finding Phronetic Wellbeing through Platonic Inspiration
Authors: Horwood Marcus , Clements Estelle
Published: February 2023

We present a unifying Tripartite Theory of Wellbeing. Drawing inspiration from Plato’s conception of Phronesis, we propose “Phronetic” as a third wellbeing component alongside Eudaimonic and Hedonic conceptualizations. Further, we posit the three wellbeing components are first order factors of a higher order factor (evocative of Plato’s notion of ‘Justice’), and collectively necessary for one to optimally function. We psychometrically compare this tripartite and higher order factor model alongside one and two factor models reflecting current wellbeing conceptualizations, using a US general population sample (N = 1,524) and a New Zealand Early Childhood Educator sample (N = 228). The tripartite model yielded the best psychometric qualities with both populations. We then tested the impact of three wellbeing components, and the higher order factor, on basic psychological needs, and workplace specific outcomes. As hypothesized, each wellbeing component had distinctly different relationships with the general and workplace context outcomes. Further, the higher order factor’s collective impact on general and context specific outcomes overall supports our proposition that all wellbeing components are collectively necessary for one to optimally function and thrive. Our theory suggests the multitude of concepts and traits from wellbeing literature, may be interlinked, and apparent contradictions and jingle-jangle fallacies between existent wellbeing models may be resolved through a consistent and unifying framework. The potential of this work to impact a range of arenas, including wellbeing policy, education, and the interdisciplinary methods in psychology and social sciences in general, is discussed.
Truth and Reconciliation for Whom? Transitional Justice for Indigenous Peoples in American Psychology
Authors: Fish Jillian , Ansloos Jeffrey , O'Keefe Victoria M. , Gone Joseph
Published: February 2023

In October 2021, the American Psychological Association (APA) apologized to People of Color in the U.S. for its role in “promoting, perpetuating, and failing to challenge racism, racial discrimination, and human hierarchy” (2021a, p. 1). In the context of a national racial reckoning, Indigenous Peoples have been regularly incorporated into initiatives redressing America’s legacy of racism. Although Indigenous Peoples have been racialized during the formation of the U.S., this process has been deeply entangled with colonization — the systematic dispossession and exploitation of Indigenous communities by Europeans. We first examine how APA has been complicit in colonialism by failing to oppose government policies that disenfranchise Indigenous communities (Woolf et al., 2022). Second, we explore possibilities for APA to reconcile historical and contemporary wrongs inflicted on Indigenous Peoples through transitional justice, an approach to addressing human rights violations that seeks justice and opportunities for healing (United Nations, 2008). In particular, we consider the implications that Truth and Reconciliation Commissions have for Indigenous Peoples. Third, we provide recommendations for APA to repair relations with Indigenous Peoples in 1) education, 2) research, and 3) practice. Specifically, we interrogate what possibilities for truth, reconciliation, and healing exist vis-à-vis transitional justice initiatives in psychology. We conclude with the potential APA has to advance meaningful reforms, while cautioning against superficial efforts towards reconciliation.
Regeneration Status and Population Structure in Terai Community Forest: Evidence from Kalyankot Community Forest, Kapilvastu District, Nepal
Authors: Chhetri Vivek Thapa , Shrestha Susmita , Parajuli Shweta , Jha Pabitra
Published: February 2023

The regeneration status of a forest is an essential metrics to assess the regeneration potential and population structure of forests. In emerging nations like Nepal, however, human dependency on forests has had a negative influence on forest diversity and sustainability. This paper analyzes the regeneration status and its link with bio-physical aspects and human disturbances. The data were collected using a systematic random sampling method and sample plots were established using the fishnet tool in ArcGIS. An inventory survey of 96 plots was carried out with nested circular sample plots with a main radius of 1261 cm. The overall regeneration condition of the forest was found to be in good condition according to Community Forestry Inventory Guideline, 2004. The majority of the tree species were determined to have a sound quality and medium (II) grades in this study. In terms of the diameter class distribution, lower diameter classes (21-60 cm) comprised more adults than the upper diameter classes (61-120 cm). This study found no significant variations in the effects of biophysical factors, such as slope and aspect, on species regeneration. The study concludes the inadequate silvicultural management interventions in the forest. This information can be useful to devise systematic plans to promote good-quality regeneration and manage the factors that are likely to affect the overall regeneration. Further research focusing on other biophysical factors as well as social factors and their influence on regeneration including its management techniques is recommended.
Heavy Metal Tolerance of Bacterial Isolates from Solid Waste Dumping Sites in Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Ojiego Beatrice O. , Madu Josephine , Ilo Obianuju P. , Odoh Joshua A. , Audu Ephraim K. , Ishaku Twan , Abdullahi Shauibu A. , Gadzama Ibrahim M.K. , Bolorunduro Paul , Ella Elijah , Ogu Gideon I.
Published: February 2023

Bacteria have special bio-mechanism to resist toxic heavy metals. This study investigated heavy metal tolerance potentials of bacterial isolates from solid waste dumping sites (Abaji, Bwari, Gosa, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali) in Abuja, Nigeria. Soil samples were randomly collected from each location using soil augers at depths of 0 – 15, 15 – 35 and 35 – 45 cm. They were analyzed bacteriologically using cultural/biochemical techniques and chemically by exposing the isolates to graded concentrations (50 - 400 μg/mL) of chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb) on nutrient agar for heavy metal tolerance test. Statistical analysis revealed a significant decrease (p<0.05) in the heterotrophic bacterial count with soil depth; with the highest counts (6.89 × 109 CFU/g) noted at 0 – 15 cm (Gosa) and lowest (1.32 × 103 CFU/g) found at 30 – 45 cm (Kuje). The isolated bacteria (n=54) were Proteus (33.3 %), Providencia (29.6 %), Pseudomonas (16.6 %), Bacillus (9.3 %), Micrococcus (5.5 %), Escherichia coli (2.1 %), Enterobacter (2.1 %), and Serratia (2.1 %). All these isolates except Micrococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Escherichia coli and Serratia spp. displayed 100 % resistance to Cr, Ni and Pb at ≥ 200 μg/mL with MICs (μg/mL) being 850 – 1700 (Pseudomonas – Proteus spp.), 950 – 2250 (Pseudomonas – Bacillus spp.) and 900 – 1750 (Pseudomonas – Bacillus spp.), respectively. Majority of these bacteria (24.1 - 38.9 %) were from Gosa and Gwagwalada dumping sites. Our findings suggested these bacteria could be promising for remediation of the heavy metals in the sites.
Understanding the Phyllanthus and Terminalia chebula Species Population Change, Dependency and Sustainability: A Study in Malai Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern India
Authors: Harisha R.P. , Siddappa Setty R. , Ravikanth G.
Published: February 2023

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) are vital sources of livelihood for forest-dependent communities across the globe. This study examined the NTFPs species (Phyllanthus emblica, P. indofischeri, and Terminalia chebula) population change determined by the dependency, disturbances, and accessibility in the dry tropical forest of Malai Mahadeshwara (MM) Hills wildlife sanctuary. The long-term monitoring population data were analyzed across three time periods; 2000-01, 2010-11, and 2020-21. The participatory research methods were used to assess the dependency and accessibility which influence the population structure. The multi-factor linkage approach was used to identify the significant drivers of population decline. The results indicated that grazing, fire, hemi-parasite infection, and Lantana invasion influenced the tree population structure and regeneration of study species. This study has also indicated variations and changes in the interrelationship among factors that have a significant role in shaping NTFPs species population structure. Multiple factor analysis determined that grazing, fire, and lantana have significant impacts on population structures, regeneration, and fruit production of NTFPs species. The study recommended that forest managers should consider a site-specific adaptive approach and multiple factors models and inclusive management tools provisioned in recent policies like the Biological Diversity Act -2002 and Forest Rights Act-2006 would hold great potential for developing sustainable use and co-management practices.
Thyroid Peroxidase Autoantibody in Subclinical and Overt Hypothyroidism: A Hospital Based Retrospective Study
Authors: Marasini Surendra , Sah Sanjay Kumar , Gupta Suprita , Jha Amit Chandra , Yadav Nirdhan
Published: February 2023

Introduction:Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) is a key enzyme of thyroid hormone biosynthesis as it catalyzes the iodination and the coupling steps. Subclinical hypothyroidism is the condition of increased Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and normal levels of serum free thyroxine (ft4) and free triiodothyronine (ft3) levels. Subclinical hypothyroidism can be progressed to overt hypothyroidism in which ft3 and ft4 levels are decreased along with an increment of TSH levels.
Materials and methods: This was the hospital-based retrospective study conducted on the patients who had undergone thyroid function test measurements along with thyroid peroxidase autoantibody level in serum. The study duration was eight months (January 2022 to August 2022). All the data were entered in Microsoft Excel version 10 and analyzed in SPSS version 22 accordingly.
Results: In the study among 424 patients, 73.8% were female and 26.2% were male. Firstly, our study revealed subclinical hypothyroidism was predominant (41.7%), followed by euthyroidism (34.7%) overt hypothyroidism (20.3%), and overt hyperthyroidism (3.3%). Secondly, there was no statistically significant difference in age (P value: 0.26) and gender (0.64) between subclinical and overt hypothyroidism. There was no statistically significant difference in serum anti-TPO antibodies level between subclinical (median 6.25) and overt hypothyroidism (median 6.12) (P value: 0.92) when median and interquartile ranges were compared. Correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation of TPO antibodies with TSH (0.27, 0.00) and no significant negative correlation with fT4 (-0.02, 0.46) and fT3 (-0.05, 0.37).
Conclusion: The current study revealed the elevation of thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies in both subclinical and overt hypothyroid patients though subclinical hypothyroidism was predominant.
Serum Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin: A Sensitive Marker in Diagnosing Alcohol Abuse
Authors: Sah Sanjay , Mehta Kisun Deo , Das Binod Kumar Lal , Pradhan Bickram , Sapkota Nidesh , Lamsal Madhab
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Alcohol is a psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties and the burden of disease and death related to alcohol consumption remains significant in most countries. Early detection and proper medication with counselling can restore the alcoholics to normalcy. There is a need for a specific assay procedure to detect alcoholics early, so that proper therapy can be instituted. The traditional biomarkers in liver function test (LFT) are more frequently used for diagnosing alcohol abuse but they have variable and limited sensitivity and specificity. Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) can be considered as a more sensitive and specific marker for diagnosing alcohol abuse. The aim of this study is to determine % CDT in alcoholics and compare it with other alcohol markers in respect with sensitivity and specificity. The results of the study will be helpful in assessment of the alcohol dependence patients and therefore in their early detection and management.
Materials and Methods: This is a hospital based comparative cross-sectional study carried out in Dharan. A total of 40 cases of alcohol abuse with ≥2 score in CAGE questionnaire and matched 40 subjects with no history of alcohol intake were enrolled in the study. Informed written consent and ethical approval were taken.
Result: Serum %CDT has the highest diagnostic efficacy followed by serum gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), Aspartate Transaminase (AST), Alanine Transaminase (ALT), AST/AL, and ALP as a biomarker for diagnosing alcohol abuse. Serum %CDT has the highest sensitivity with 97.5% and specificity of 73% at a cut off value of 3.5% compared to serum GGT with the sensitivity and specificity of 87% and 73%, respectively at a cut off value of 33.5 U/L.
Conclusion: Serum %CDT is a better marker both in terms of sensitivity and specificity compared to other conventional markers and thus can be used as a tool to early diagnose the alcoholic cases and monitor the therapy and for early identification of the relapses in alcoholics during treatment.
Hematological Changes in Whole Blood Stored in Blood Bags Containing CPDA-1 Over a Period of 28 Days
Authors: Chaurasiya Anand Kumar , Patel Amit Kumar , Prasad Shyam Babu , Bhaskar Ravi Kumar , Jha Udaykant
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Blood storage is needed to ensure a readily available and safe blood supply. During blood storage in blood bank, biochemical and physical properties of RBCs are altered because of storage conditions. In normal conditions in the body circulation, these do not occur as optimum pH, temperature, nutrient concentration and waste products removal are maintained. The aim of this study was to observe the changes in whole blood stored in blood bags containing CPDA-1 over a period of 28 days.

Materials and Methods:  This was a hospital based observational study conducted in Blood Bank, National Medical College and Teaching Hospital (NMCTH), Birgunj. A total of 450 ml blood was drawn from 50 healthy volunteer donors into blood bags containing CPDA–1 anticoagulant and placed on the quarantine shelf of the blood bank refrigerator maintained at 2-8o centigrade. The blood bags were screened for HCV, HBsAg, syphillis and HIV. Ten milliliters blood was withdrawn from the blood bags on 1st, 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th day and tested for hematological parameters using Yumizen H550 (HORIBA) fully automated hematology analyzer.

Results: At the end of 28 days, whole blood storage in CPDA-1 revealed significant decrease in WBC (T = 4.79, p < 0.01) and platelets count (T=180.09, p < 0.01). Hematocrit increased significantly after 21 days of storage (T = 40.86, p < 0.01).  MCHC and MCH also demonstrated significant increase during the storage period (T = 37.32, p < 0.01) and (T = 29.38, p < 0.01), respectively.

Conclusion:  WBC and platelets are significantly altered (decreased) when stored in blood bags containing CPDA- 1 after one week period. The study recommends   whole blood transfusion before seventh day of donation in order to avoid the adverse outcome of hematological changes in stored blood. In case it has to be used beyond one week, then it should be leukodepleted before storage.