bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Mindfulness y rendimiento escolar desde el conocimiento de estudiantes de educación básica y bachillerato
Authors:   Universidad Americana de Europa. Ecuador, Moreno Gómez Lilian Margot , Herrera Avendaño Carlos Eduardo ,   Universidad Americana de Europa. Ecuador, Chicaiza Peneida Luis Enrique ,   Universidad Central del Ecuador. Ecuador
Published: April 2024

El artículo científico tiene el objetivo de relacionar la Mindfulness (conciencia plena) y rendimiento escolar desde el conocimiento de estudiantes de nivel básico y bachillerato, se exploró el impacto de la Mindfulness en el rendimiento escolar. A través de una muestra de 390 estudiantes, se analizó el conocimiento de los jóvenes con relación a los aspectos claves del desarrollo emocional y académico, siendo necesario realizar una evaluación de la utilización del método de Mindfulness. En este estudio, se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo para recopilar datos sobre las variables. Se utilizó un cuestionario. Con los datos fue posible el análisis estadístico que permitió identificar posibles correlaciones entre Mindfulness y rendimiento escolar. La encuesta se aplicó durante el periodo escolar 2023-2024, mediante 20 preguntas con 5 categorías de respuesta: totalmente de acuerdo; de acuerdo, indiferente, en desacuerdo y totalmente en desacuerdo. Los resultados del instrumento de encuesta reflejan una tendencia objetiva hacia la incorporación de Mindfulness en la institución educativa además refleja el impacto en el rendimiento escolar, la encuesta se aplicó a estudiantes de 9 a 18 de años de edad; con promedio 7 a 9,5 en el rendimiento escolar y el nivel de Mindfulness alto, medio y bajo respectivamente. Los resultados muestran una correlación positiva entre la Mindfulness y el rendimiento escolar. Los estudiantes con niveles altos de Mindfulness tienden a tener un rendimiento escolar alto en comparación con aquellos con niveles más bajos. Se puede colegir una relación entre la edad de los estudiantes y el rendimiento escolar, los estudiantes más jóvenes obtienen calificaciones más altas, se advierte el reconocimiento de que la Mindfulness puede apoyar a reducir el estado de preocupación o tensión mental generado por una situación difícil, mejora la concentración y promueve un ambiente de aprendizaje argumentativo. Es necesario indicar que los ejercicios de esta técnica no se han generalizado en el sistema educativo ecuatoriano, a pesar que el MinEduc, emitió el ACUERDO Nro. MINEDUC-MINEDUC-2022-00010-A, en el cual, indica, la institución educativa designará 8 horas de acompañamiento docente para el desarrollo de actividades complementarias para el refuerzo y fortalecimiento de los aprendizajes, entre otras, se pueden realizar las siguientes: Tutorías para los estudiantes, talleres de comunicación, música, robótica, Neuro educación, STEAM, conciencia plena, entre otros, lo que determina la pertinencia del presente estudio y la necesidad de incluir en el desarrollo curricular.
Singing and Emotional Development in Day-care: A Case Study from a Steiner Waldorf Day-care Centre
Authors: Gitz-Johansen Thomas
Published: April 2024

Research on early care finds that singing is an important part of the emotional communication between child and caregiver in both parenting and day-care. Singing to children enhances attachment and supports affect regulation. In order to explore the role of singing in emotional care for children in day-care settings, the singing practices of a Steiner Waldorf day-care centre were studied. The research method used was psychodynamic infant observation. The study finds that singing creates an intersubjective and interaffective field, which facilitates a shared experience. The teachers create this field by “holding space” while singing. Singing functions as a means of collective affect regulation, and the imagery and storylines of the songs are found to enhance engagement in the shared intersubjective and interaffective field of experience.
Att introducera och tillgängliggöra ämnesbegrepp i samhällskunskapsundervisning
Authors: Hallesson Yvonne , Raattamaa Visén Pia , Af Geijerstam Åsa , Wiksten Folkeryd Jenny
Published: April 2024

Begreppsförståelse är en viktig del i ämneskunnandet i samhällskunskap, men kan samtidigt innebära utmaningar för elever. Syftet med den här artikeln är att bidra med kunskap om hur lärare gör för att introducera och tillgängliggöra ämnesbegrepp i samhällskunskapsundervisning. Data hämtas från klassrumsobservationer i sex klasser i årskurs 5 och 8 där undervisningen inspirerats av olika arbetssätt. Analytiskt fokus ligger på introduktion och behandling av sex begrepp, med den teoretiska utgångspunkten att klassrumssamtal kan fungera som ett medierande redskap som möjliggör kunskapsutveckling och ämnesdeltagande.
Resultaten visar att begrepp introduceras genom att lärarna antingen inleder med begreppen, så att de blir utgångspunkten i lexikala kedjor där deras innebörd sedan utvecklas, eller arbetar sig fram till begreppen tillsammans med eleverna, vilket ger olika möjligheter att röra sig mellan begrepp­snivåer. Begreppen tillgängliggörs främst genom att de relateras till underordnade begrepp eller till ord där det finns ett logiskt samband, samt genom expansioner där begreppen framför allt bearbetas genom förklaringar och exempel. Skillnader märks emellertid mellan olika klasser. Artikeln ger ett didaktiskt kunskapsbidrag om hur olika upplägg skapar förutsättningar för begreppstillägnande.
English abstract
Introducing and Making Subject-Specific Concepts Accessible in Civics Education
Conceptual understanding is a vital component of subject mastery in civics, yet it can pose challenges for pupils. The purpose of this article is to contribute knowledge on how teachers introduce and make subject-specific concepts accessible in civics education. The data are drawn from classroom observations in six classes in Grades 5 and 8, where teaching has been inspired by different approaches. Analytical focus lies on the introduction and treatment of six concepts, based on the theoretical premise that classroom discussions can serve as a mediating tool facilitating knowledge development and subject participation.
The findings show that concepts are introduced by the teachers, either starting with the concepts so that they become the starting point of lexical chains where their meaning is then developed, or by working their way to the concepts together with the pupils, which provides different opportunities to navigate between conceptual levels. The accessibility of the concepts is achieved mainly by relating them to subordinate concepts or to words where there is a logical connection and through expansions where the concepts are primarily elaborated through explanations and examples. However, differences are noted between the classes. The article provides insights into how various approaches create conditions for concept acquisition.
The Identification of Covid-19 Fake News Factors on Social Media in Indonesia
Authors: Chotijah Umi , Husenti Nadya , Sutaji Deni , Mahditya Indra Pratama Angga
Published: April 2024

Social media is a protocol for people’s interaction and disseminating new ideas. The spread of fake information can occur on social media because there is no control and verification from the legal account. During the COVID-19 corona virus outbreak, the government issued a self-isolation policy. However, people use social media to find information about COVID-19 and spread news about COVID-19 greedily, especially in Indonesia. Therefore, this study explores the factors influencing the spread of fake news related to COVID-19. The sampling used in this study was non-random/non-probability sampling with the Convenience Sampling technique, including two hundred and twenty-two respondences from several regions in Indonesia. These phenomenons are studied using the Uses and Gratification framework by eliminating entertainment variables, adding altruism motivation, and adding moderating variables for demographic factors of individual psychological well-being, including age, education, income, and gender. Data were analyzed using Smart Partial Least Squares (PLS) to determine the effect of five variables. The analysis results show that all the variables, e.g., altruism, socialization, time elapsed, information sharing, and information seeking, as well as moderating variables and demographic factors of individual psychological well-being have no positive and significant effect on the spread of fake COVID-19—news on social media in Indonesia.
System Dynamic Analysis of the Fleet Availability and Reliability Influence on the Lead Time of the Delivery Order Process
Authors: Windyaningrum Theresia Liris , Indrawati Chatarina Dian , Long Zalizah Awang , Prasetyo Vinsensius Widdy Tri , Waloyo Lorensius Anang Setiyo , Murdapa Petrus Setya
Published: April 2024

The inventory replenishment process in the warehouse becomes difficult if there is uncertainty. It can cause warehouse performance not to be as expected. The warehouse is an important part of the supply chain subsystem, which smooths the flow of goods from upstream to downstream throughout the system. This paper uses system dynamics modeling to analyze the replenishment of raw materials where there is randomness in availability and reliability and their effects on the delivery lead time of the fleet. The model obtained is much simpler but more robust when compared to the analytical-mathematical model or the discrete-events simulation. Tests on the model show that the model can behave as it should logically. Several experiments were conducted to see how fleet availability's reliability can affect the delay in receiving or delivery lead time. One interesting thing revealed is that reliability does not have to be 100%, but there is a certain minimum threshold for the system to perform well. This is different from availability, which must be 100%.
Online Banking User Experience: A User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) Assessment in South Africa
Authors: Mujinga Mathias
Published: April 2024

Online banking has seen tremendous growth driven by the emergence of the fourth industrial (4IR) and innovative technologies in every aspect of our daily activities. Hence, there is an emergence of areas of research around aspects of online banking, such as the need for user experience. This paper evaluates online banking user experience (UX) using the user experience questionnaire (UEQ). The study collected 725 survey responses from UEQ in South Africa, and the findings show a high quality of UX based on a comparison against the UEQ benchmark data set. More specifically, the hedonic quality scale aspect is at the highest level compared to the pragmatic quality aspects of UX. The findings provide practical contributions to online banking designers and developers in retail banks to optimise areas of strength and improve on those aspects that need improvements.
Steps Taken to Mitigate the Threats of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) of Pesticides in Rice and Protecting Guyana Rice Exports Markets: Present and Future Prospects
Authors: Persaud Rajendra , Peters Alana , Joseph Phebian , David Trecia , Amichand Suresh , Persaud Darshanie Angela , Charles Elroy , Singh Narita , Khan Azad
Published: April 2024

Governments of many countries are setting Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for food and feed being imported. To safeguard the threat of MRLs to rice exported from Guyana, the GRDB embarked on several research projects with the view to reduce MRLs and manage ‘Paddy bug’ (Oebalus poecilus (Dallas)). Studies included viz. identification of biological control agents; screening advance germplasm for tolerance; evaluation of bio-pesticides and synthetic molecules with higher MRLs; pesticide residue studies-growth stages, cut-off points and MRLs between paddy vs. cargo rice. Results from the bioagent survey found relatively low populations of predators such as damsel fly, lady bird beetle, spider, and dragon fly in Regions #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6. Also, there were isolated cases of parasitoids, viz. Telenomus podisi and Beskia aelops at very low levels. Results from the tolerance screening revealed that entry FG-18-222 recorded the highest percentage of damage and high incidence of paddy bugs (PB), while significantly (p < 0.05) lowest damage was recorded in FG-15-35 (2.13%), G17-109 (3.93%), followed by G-14-10 (4.10%) in 2022. These entries appeared to be the least preferred to PB due to the high presence and relatively low percentage of grain damage. However, all 12 entries were found to be susceptible to paddy bug lighting and feeding. Likewise, Bio-insecticide Boom (MRLs 3.0 mg/kg) was evaluated against PB and 162 ml/ac. was the most effective rate. In a separate experiment, Malathion (MRLs of 8.0 mg/kg) at 12–18 ml/ac. was most effective in controlling PB population compared to untreated control. There were no significant differences between these two treatments and the Pronto (Imidacloprid) check. The results from the pesticide residue analysis viz. Imidacloprid and Thiamethoxam, showed that systemic A.I. can only be applied once in a rice growing season for PB control no later than 67 DAS. Additionally, results comparing detected MRLs between paddy grains versus shelled rice grains revealed >84.41% reduction in the detected MRLs for these systemic A.I. Further research work is recommended in this MS to be undertaken to better understand the PB and mitigate the threat of MRLs with the view of developing an IPM approach to manage PB at the same time protect Guyana rice export markets.
Character Formation of Anak Sasian in Silek Pauh at Singo Barantai Lubuk Lintah, Kuranji District, Padang City
Authors: Syafitri Mahdalena , Indrayuda
Published: April 2024

This study aims to describe and discuss the Character Formation of Sasian Children in Silek Pauh at the Singo Barantai Lubuk Lintah College, Kuranji District, Padang City. This research method uses a type of qualitative research with a descriptive analysis approach. The main instrument in this study was the researcher himself who was assisted with supporting tools such as cellphones, stationery and cameras. Types of data using primary data and secondary data. The informants in this study were silek teachers and sasian children. Data collection techniques were carried out by means of literature study, observation, interviews and documentation. Techniques for analyzing data use steps in the form of data collection, data reduction, data presentation and verification/conclusion. The results of this study reveal that the formation of the character of the sasian children in silek pauh at Singo Banantai college is through a training method and process in which the teacher/trainer explains the relationship between philosophy and adap in the basilek and the relationship between the attitude of motion and the philosophy of silek movement, in addition, the process of forming the character of the sasian child starting from the process of arrival of the children until the completion of training. From the training process there are several characters that must be instilled in Sasian children, namely fair, honest, polite and civilized, sporty, tough and courageous, responsible and respectful. With the formation of the character of Sasian children, they can form generations that are useful for both the family environment, society and the country.
Study on Mechanical Response Characteristics of Anchor under Dynamic Disturbance
Authors: Yin Zhiqiang , Wang Chao , Chen Zhiyu , Cao Youxun , Yang Tao , Chen Deren , Wang Dengke
Published: April 2024

The roadway surrounding rock is often subjected to severe damage under dynamic loading at greater mining depths. To study the dynamic response of prestressed anchors, the damage characteristics of anchor solids with different prestresses and number of impacts under dynamic and static loads were investigated by improving the Hopkinson bar equipment. The effect of prestress on stress wave transmission was obtained, and the laws and reasons for axial force loss under static and dynamic loads were analyzed. The damage characteristics of anchor solids were determined experimentally. The results show that with an increase in prestress from 15 to 30 MPa, the peak value of the stress wave gradually increases and the decay rate gradually decreases. Shear damage occurred at the impact end of the specimen, combined tension and shear damage occurred at the free end, and fracture occurred in the middle. With an increase in the number of impacts, the damage to the anchor solid specimens gradually increased, and the prestressing force gradually decreased. After impact, the axial force of the various prestressed anchor solid specimens gradually increased; however, the anchor bar with a 17 MPa prestressing force had the slowest rate of axial force loss during impact, withstanding a greater number of impacts. In on-site applications, after three explosions, the displacement on both sides of the tunnel supported by 17 MPa prestressed anchor rods could be controlled within 0.3 m, with an average displacement of 206, 240, and 283 mm, respectively, increasing by 16.5% and 17.9%. This study, based on theoretical analysis and laboratory research combined with field application provides guidance for the anchor support of a dynamic loading tunnel.
On applications of computer algebra systems in queueing theory calculations
Authors: Ziółkowski M.
Published: April 2024

In the present paper, the most important aspects of computer algebra systems applications in complicated calculations for classical queueing theory models and their novel modifications are discussed. We mainly present huge computational possibilities of Mathematica environment and effective methods of obtaining symbolic results connected with most important performance characteristics of queueing systems. First of all, we investigate effective solutions of computational problems appearing in queueing theory such as: finding final probabilities for Markov chains with a huge number of states, calculating derivatives of complicated rational functions of one or many variables with the use of classical and generalized L’Hospital’s rules, obtaining exact formulae of Stieltjes convolutions, calculating chosen integral transforms used often in the above-mentioned theory and possible applications of generalized density function of random variables and vectors in these computations. Some exemplary calculations for practical models belonging both to classical models and their generalizations are attached as well.
Herbal medicines for treatment of socially significant diseases in current Bulgarian society
Authors: Dimitrova Zheni , Dragoeva Asya , Stoyanov Martin , Koleva Vanya
Published: April 2024

Socially significant diseases are defined as widespread diseases causing great economic, social and demographic damage. Nowadays traditional health practices have gained increasing interest. The aim of this online survey was to establish the knowledge of a random sample of Bulgarian people about traditional medicines in order to find out: 1) the knowledge about the use of medicinal plants for some socially significant diseases; 2) the attitudes of respondents towards the medicinal plants safety; 3) the statement whether the herbs can replace conventional drugs. In present survey the most used medicinal plants reported was Crataegus monogyna Jacq., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Allium sativum L., Valeriana officinalis L., Sambucus nigra L., Cinnamomum verum J. Presl and Curcuma longa L. Current scientific studies proved appropriate use reports of these plants. One of the reasons for the renewed interest in phytotherapy is the assumption that anything natural is safe, but there are data that herbal chemical constituents could exert toxic effects. The demographic features of our respondents revealed the importance of the level of education for the self-health care. So, more efforts should be focused on the spread of disease prevention information in low educated populations.
Deep reinforcement learning based computing offloading in unmanned aerial vehicles for disaster management
Authors: Kesavan Anuratha , Mohanram Nandhini Jembu , Joshi Soshya , Sankar Uma
Published: April 2024

The emergence of Internet of Things enabled with mobile computing has the applications in the field of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development. The development of mobile edge computational offloading in UAV is dependent on low latency applications such as disaster management, Forest fire control and remote operations. The task completion efficiency is improved by means of using edge intelligence algorithm and the optimal offloading policy is constructed on the application of deep reinforcement learning (DRL) in order to fulfill the target demand and to ease the transmission delay. The joint optimization curtails the weighted sum of average energy consumption and execution delay. This edge intelligence algorithm combined with DRL network exploits computing operation to increase the probability that at least one of the tracking and data transmission is usable. The proposed joint optimization significantly performs well in terms of execution delay, offloading cost and effective convergence over the prevailing methodologies proposed for UAV development. The proposed DRL enables the UAV to real-time decisions based on the disaster scenario and computing resources availability.
Fault sensitivity index-based multi-objective testcase prioritization
Authors: Garg Kamal , Shekhar Shashi
Published: April 2024

Test case prioritization (TCP) is a regression technique that sequences test cases by assigning priority based on specific criteria defined by software testers. Various parameters, such as code coverage, statement coverage, and method coverage, are utilized in Test Case Prioritization (TCP), wherein metaheuristic techniques are widely employed to determine the optimal order of test cases based on these specified parameters. However, simply applying these techniques does not ensure the satisfaction of all the needs of software testers. This paper introduces an empirical study that employs the multi-objective test case prioritization (MOTCP) technique to prioritize the test cases based on target points defined by software testers. The study calculates a Software Complexity Index (SCI) at the code level, identifying fault-prone areas. Furthermore, a Test-case Complexity Index (TCI) is also used for prioritization. The proposed technique incorporates various target points defined by the software tester to calculate SCI and TCI, which serve as our main objectives for TCP. A detailed analysis is also performed to examine the impact of these target points on the generated optimal order of test cases. Finally, the proposed model is compared with other state-of-the-art techniques across various evaluation parameters.
Alternative Treatment of Gonarthrosis: Proximal Fibular Osteotomy
Authors: Gavrilovski Andreja , Dimovska Aleksandra Gavrilovska , Spasov Marko , Kostov Hristijan , Igor Igor Merdzanoski , Jonoski Kire , Trpeski Simon
Published: April 2024

Introduction:

Gonarthrosis is arthrosis of the knee joint, a chronic non-inflammatory disease manifested by progressive destruction of the intra-articular cartilage, accompanied by abnormal formation of the bones form the joint, changes in the synovial membrane and synovial fluid. Gonarthrosis is the most common type of arthrosis. Gonarthrosis can be treated conservatively and operatively. Among well-established surgical options for the treatment of medial gonarthrosis are high tibial osteotomy (HTO), unicompart-mental knee arthroplasty (UKA), and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Proximal fibular osteotomy (PFO) or superior partial fibulectomy is a relatively recent procedure proposed to reduce knee pain in patients with medial compartment.

Aim:

Our study aims to demonstrate an alternative treatment for gonarthrosis with proximal fibular osteotomy and reduced knee pain in patients with medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee.

Materials and methods:

At the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at J.Z.U “Borka Taleski” Prilep in the period from 2018 to 2021, 14 cases were treated, of which 11 were female and 3 were male. All patients were aged between 62 and 82 years with a mean age of 71.3 years. Patients had a severe degree of gonarthrosis (III/IV) according to Kellgren-Lawrence classification. Arthroscopy was performed in 2 patients. The fibula osteotomy was 7 cm away from the fibular head, with 1 cm resected bone fragment from the fibula.

Results:

The average duration of the surgery was 30 minutes. Patients were followed up on the 7th day, first month, 3 months and 6 months after surgery. The final evaluation of function was done after 6 months by examining the active and passive movements of the knee joint. In all 14 patients we have excellent results with pain reduction, improvement of movement and quality of life.

Conclusion:

Proximal fibular osteotomy is an option for medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee. Current literature is limited to small case series which report good outcomes in pain reduction, including the correction of varus deformity in medial gonarthrosis. Further studies are needed to determine the place of the PFO in the medial gonarthrosis management algorithm before it can be recommended for routine clinical use.
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in Newborns with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
Authors: Ristovska Sanja
Published: April 2024

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) are frequent causes of death and disability in neonates. This study included newborns between January 2021 and July 2022 at the University Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, Skopje. Up to date criteria for HIE/RDS for term and for preterm infants as well for the severity of HIE/RDS were used in a comprehensive analysis of cranial ultrasonography, neurological status, neonatal infections, Apgar score, bradycardia and hypotension, X-ray of the lungs, FiO2, acid-base status, assisted ventilation and use of surfactant.

Three groups were created: HIE with RDS (42 babies), HIE without RDS (30 babies) and RDS without HIE in 38 neonates. All newborns with severe (third) degree of HIE died. Intracranial bleeding was found in 35.7% in the first group and 30% in the second group, and in the third group in 53.3%. The need for surfactant in the HIE group with RDS is 59.5%, and in the RDS group without HIE 84.2%. DIC associated with sepsis was found in 13.1-50% in those groups. In newborns with HIE and bradycardia, the probability of having RDS was on average 3.2 times higher than in those without bradycardia.

The application of the surfactant significantly improved the pH, pO2, pCO2, BE and chest X-ray in children with RDS. An Apgar score less than 6 at the fifth minute increases the risk of RDS by 3 times. The metabolic acidosis in the first 24 hours increases the risk of death by 23.6 times. The combination of HIE/ RDS significantly worsens the disease outcome. The use of scoring systems improved the early detection of high risk babies and initiation of early treatment increased the chances for survival without disabilities.
Multiplex PCR in Diagnosing Respiratory Tract Infections in Hospitalized Children
Authors: Popova Gorica , Jakjovska Tatjana , Arnaudova-Danevska Ivana , Boskovska Katerina , Spasovska Olga Smilevska
Published: April 2024

Objectives:

To elaborate the utility of multiplex quantitative polymerase chain reaction (multiplex qPCR) for the accurate diagnosis of severe respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in hospitalized children.

Methods:

In two separate periods during 2022, 76 respiratory specimens (combined throat/nasopharyngeal swabs) were submitted for multiplex qPCR regarding 26 respiratory pathogens. The specimens were obtained from children with severe RTIs hospitalized in the Institute for Respiratory Diseases in Children, Skopje.

Results:

Multiplex qPCR detected at least one respiratory pathogen in all examined specimens (76/76), with 83% (63/76) rate of co-infections. Considering that positive results are only the ones with Ct value below 28, the rates of detected pathogens and co-infections decrease to 75% and 22%, respectively. The most commonly detected pathogens during the spring period were Parainfluenza type 3 (PIV3) followed by Adenovirus (AdV) and Respiratory syncytial virus type B (RSVB) with frequency rate of 23%, 19% and 19%, respectively. During the autumn period, the most common were RSVB and Streptococcus pneumoniae with frequency rate of 31% and 17%, respectively.

Conclusion:

Multiplex qPCR is a powerful tool for diagnosing RTIs. Semi-quantification of the viral load by reporting Ct values added higher level of evidence for accurate diagnosis. Seasonal detection of the examined viruses was notable with higher prevalence of PIV3 in spring and RSVB in autumn period.
Enhancing Sustainable Practices in Screen-printing Businesses through Community Engagement: A Case Study of the Tegal Screen Printing Community
Authors: Mustofa Rochman Hadi , Narimo Sabar , Suranto  , Utama Refa Putra
Published: April 2024

Objective: This study aims to describe the role of the Tegal T-shirt screen printing community (Tegal Screen Printing) in the t-shirt screen printing business in Tegal Regency, Indonesia, and to find out the obstacles faced by screen printing business actors and how to overcome them.
 
Theoretical Framework: Community of Practice (CoP) theory, Resource Dependency Theory, Social Learning Theory
 
Method: This study employs a qualitative case study methodology. The participants included Tegal Screen Printing's founders, community leaders, and community members. Included among the data collection methods are interviews, observations, and documentation. The validity of the data is carried out by triangulating the source and method. Data collection, reduction, display, and conclusion are the data analysis techniques used.
 
Results and Discussion: The study underscores the Community's importance in fostering business ethics and management skills while enhancing product quality. However, technical challenges like screen clogging and material scarcity persist, prompting the Community to offer support through technical assistance and guidance on financial reporting.
 
Research Implications: The research implications suggest that community platforms play a significant role in fostering business ethics, management skills, and product quality improvement. Additionally, addressing technical challenges and resource scarcity within communities can enhance overall support mechanisms for members. Furthermore, the findings highlight the importance of integrating practical assistance, such as technical support and financial guidance, into community initiatives to facilitate members' success in their endeavors.
 
Originality/Value: This research stands out for its focused exploration of the Tegal Screen Printing Community, shedding light on the distinct challenges and opportunities within this industry niche. By integrating business ethics with technical issues, it offers a comprehensive perspective rarely seen before. Moreover, its emphasis on practical solutions grounded in real experiences adds significant value. Through its empirical approach, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how niche communities foster skill development and resource support among members, enhancing the broader discourse on community development within the screen printing industry.
Adaptation Plan to the Virtual Modality in the Nursing Career of a University in Northeastern Peru
Authors: Salazar Nelson César Santisteban , Salazar Mirtha Yvis Santisteban
Published: April 2024

Objective: Describe the implementation of a plan for the adaptation of courses to the virtual modality in the nursing career of a private university in northeastern Peru in 2020.
 
Theoretical Framework: The process of adaptation to virtuality is supported by connectivist and constructivist and instructivist theories of education.
 
Method: This descriptive case study involved 83 students and 11 teachers. The plan consisted of 5 phases: selection of subjects, choice of teaching tools and resources, adaptation of subjects, implementation of the pedagogical strategy, and control and monitoring of courses.
 
Results and Discussion: Of 30 adapted subjects, 66.7% had theoretical and practical hours and 33.3% only theoretical hours. Supervisions of the virtual classrooms showed deficiencies in sending announcements (73%) and aggregating learning sessions (45%). To address the challenges, communication strategies, technological and academic support, and flexibility of evaluation methods were used. Teachers' technological knowledge was rated as the lowest, with a mean of 2.64 ± 0.44. 94% of students attended classes and 80.7% passed the courses.
 
Research Implications: The implementation of the plan allowed students to continue their learning during the pandemic, highlighting the need to improve strategies to achieve effective virtual education.
 
Originality/Value: This study will not only allow us to know how Peruvian universities responded to the educational crisis during the pandemic, but could also ensure the sustainability of education in these new paradigms.
Building Sharia Law Banking System in Global Economic Development Under Local Wisdom Basis
Authors: Haykal Hassanain , Ibrahim Johannes , Kurniawan Shelly
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The aim of this research is to find out about building an Islamic legal banking system in global economic development based on local wisdom.
 
Method: The research method used in this research is normative juridical and sociological juridical with this type of research taking field data. In sociological juridical research, this research uses primary data. In addition, this research uses normative juridical methods as an inseparable part in analyzing the development process of the sharia banking system in various regions in Indonesia with existing local wisdom, such as in Bali with Village Credit Institutions and in West Sumatra with Village Credit Institutions. Lumbung Pitih Nagari (LPN). The approach methods used are the conceptual approach and the statutory approach. Meanwhile, the data used is secondary data supported by primary data.
 
Result and Conclusion: The results of the research can be concluded that public trust in the development of the Sharia Banking system plays a very fundamental role, where with public trust and knowledge, Sharia banking which manages the financial system will attract public interest so that it is easier to develop and develop. deeply rooted in people's lives. Apart from that, the development of the sharia financial system in various regions cannot be separated from local culture and wisdom. The role of positive law, which is supported by openness and harmony between religious communities and mutual respect as Indonesians, will make the sharia financial system an alternative in the global economy to support the national economy which is embedded in local wisdom.
 
Implication of the research: This research contributes to the understanding of the integration of sharia principles in the global financial system and its impact on overall global economic development.
 
Originality/value: The novelty of this research is that it explains building a sharia banking system in global economic development based on local wisdom which highlights deeper integration between Islamic economic principles and the current global economic context.
First 1,000 Days Suncoast: Regional Initiative Transforming Care for Babies and Their Families
Authors: Arnold Chelsea , Romanoff Kelly , O'Connor Mary , Beitlich Pam
Published: April 2024

A child’s first 1,000 days are a period of rapid brain development; negative environments and stressful events can impact their lifelong health, well-being, resiliency, and prosperity. First 1,000 Days Suncoast is a tri-county initiative in southwest Florida comprising 90 partner organizations supporting families and babies by connecting them with resources and tools through a large and comprehensive network. Following the Collective Impact model, the region’s public community hospital was designated as the backbone organization, with a nurse-led team guiding the operations. A steering committee, with leaders of regional nonprofits and foundations, ensures tactical alignment with county priorities, and has been key in building a strong partner infrastructure. Three key components guide the activities of the initiative: care coordination; parent empowerment; and targeted interventions. Through collaboration with community professionals and parents, the initiative identifies the most pervasive barriers to care for families and develops innovative solutions. This method has led to system-wide transformations, organization-specific enhancements, and process improvements.
Predictors of in-hospital mortality among patients with status epilepticus in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: A retrospective study
Authors: Bugeme Marcellin , Mukuku Olivier , Ditend Lucien Nawej , Muyumba Emmanuel Kiyana , Bora Béatrice Koba
Published: April 2024

Objective: Status Epilepticus (SE) is a condition characterized by an epileptic seizure that persists long enough or recurs at sufficiently short intervals to create a fixed and lasting epileptic condition. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and to identify predictors of in-hospital death among SE patients in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Methods: We conducted a retrospective study from January 2020 to December 2022. Results: Out of 3,006 patients admitted to the neurology department of the University Clinics of Lubumbashi, 97 presented with SE (i.e., a hospital prevalence of 3.23%). The mean age of the patients was 38.38±14.74 years, and men represented 77.3% of the cases. Epileptic patients represented 21.65% of the cases and 66.7% of them were on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Seizures were generalized in 72.16% of the patients. Seizures lasted 30 minutes or more in 50.52% of the cases. The most frequent etiologies were strokes, followed by central nervous system (CNS) infections. In-hospital mortality was 24.74% and the predictors of this mortality were CNS infections (adjusted OR = 22.34 [2.69-222.65]; p = 0.0006) and seizures lasting ≥ 30 minutes (adjusted OR = 10.98 [2.89-62.70]; p<0.0001). Conclusion: SE is a major neurological emergency requiring early and multidisciplinary management to preserve the vital prognosis because, without treatment, SE causes important neurological complications and even death. The present study found a mortality of 24.74% which was associated with seizure duration of more than 30 minutes as well as with infectious etiologies.
Las cintas del IPC
Authors: Eusse González Olga Cecilia , Bolaños Roa Justin
Published: April 2024

Los registros audiovisuales del Instituto Popular de Cultura de Cali (IPC) están principalmente en cintas de 16 mm, VHS y Betamax. Estos narran las apuestas institucionales para formar en artes populares y acercarse a comunidades en las que persisten los rasgos identitarios de sus territorios e historias locales. Desde el Centro de Documentación del IPC se ha indagado sobre las formas de gestionar los soportes audiovisuales logrando un aprendizaje con la colección. La atención constante y curiosa de miembros del equipo de trabajo sobre las formas de organizar y conservar estos documentos, ha permitido identificar la interacción del IPC con procesos de reconocimiento y salvaguarda de las expresiones culturales en varios territorios de Colombia, y la participación que ha tenido la institución en los debates locales que han producido la categoría de lo popular. El resultado de la gestión es la creación de un archivo audiovisual que conserva una memoria institucional que nutre, de forma oportuna, muchas indagaciones actuales sobre lo cultural desde la academia y las comunidades mismas.
Editorial
Authors: Víctor Mario Estrada-Ospina
Published: April 2024

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Identidad profesional: una categoría de Construcción Colectiva
Authors: Arias-Rojas Juana
Published: April 2024

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Diagnosing and Identifying Standards Affecting on the Ready-Mix Concrete Production Plants Performance: An Analytical Study
Authors: Hussein Sara G.H. , Al-Zwainy Faiq M.S.
Published: April 2024

Due to the rapid growth of the construction industry in Iraq, this study aims to identify and diagnose the reasons behind the poor performance of ready-mixed concrete production plants in Baghdad. This aim was achieved by analyzing the standards affecting the plants’ performance and identifying the cause of the deviation from their required performance using the root cause analysis technique through innovative tools and techniques, such as Pareto charts and the why technique. The study analyzed 35 reasons, divided into seven main groups: work breakdown structure, skills, shared values, systems, Administrative Styles, strategy, and staff. The results showed 23 out of 35 reasons with significant importance on the plants’ performance. The Pareto analysis revealed that nine causes out of 35 reasons were responsible for 80% of the poor plants’ performance. These included the lack of work breakdown structure in enhancing the functional performance of work teams and maximizing the utilization of their skills, as well as the insufficient number of work teams, two root causes of the work breakdown structure group. Another root cause from the skills group was the necessary skills lack among most work teams and the training programs and workshops absence for work teams. The study also found that the plant management's lack of focus on competition, excellence, and innovation was a root cause of the strategy group. In addition, the advanced techniques used for producing high-quality concrete mixes and the absence of a fair and accurate incentive and reward system were the root causes of the systems group. Furthermore, the management's failure to adopt control methods in all field and administrative work stages was a root cause of the management systems group, and the work teams' failure to adopt the knowledge-sharing approach was a root cause of the work teams' group. Using the "why" technique, it was found that the root cause was the absence of an objective, fair, and accurate incentive system in ready-mixed concrete production plants.
Verbal vocabulary as a means of expressing interpersonal relations in Russian and Chinese
Authors: Li Xiuyu
Published: April 2024

The subject of the study is the semantic and functional features of the lexico-semantic group of verbs denoting interpersonal relations in the Russian and Chinese languages. The verbal vocabulary representing the category of relationship describes the relationships that arise between people in the form of feelings, judgments and appeals to each other in the course of everyday life. The purpose of the proposed article is to identify the semantic and functional features of the verbs of the lexico-semantic group of interpersonal relations in the system of Russian and Chinese languages. The study revealed similarities and differences in the meaning of these verbs. As the analysis showed, some Chinese verbs do not match the meaning of the verbs of the Russian language. This article also examines the types of semantic changes in the semantic structure of the verbal word form functioning in the context. The main method of studying this group of verbs in Russian and Chinese is the comparative method. The descriptive method and the functional-semantic method, as well as the method of component analysis, were used in the selection and use of linguistic material. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the verbs of interpersonal relations are still insufficiently studied on the materials of the Russian and Chinese languages. The results of the research can be used in the practice of teaching university courses in such disciplines as cognitive linguistics, linguoculturology, and intercultural communication. The study allows us to conclude that the verbs of interpersonal relationships are quite often used in both languages. The meanings of Chinese and Russian verbs are not always equivalent. Their semantic structures may also differ. The analysis of interlanguage gaps reveals the presence of incomplete lexical correspondence to a foreign word. Some verbal lexicons express interpersonal relationships in their direct meanings, while others develop this ability as a result of semantic modulation and semantic derivation. Interpersonal relationships can be expressed by verbs from other lexico-semantic groups, acquiring the semantics of interpersonal relationships in the context. In conclusion, we note that expressions of interpersonal relationships can also be verb-noun combinations, which, when analyzing various specifiers in the context, indicate the reasons for a positive or negative attitude towards a person.
Kozma Soldatenkov (1818-1901) and his collection in the context of the artistic life of Moscow in the second half of the XIX century
Authors: Kuznetsova Marfa Vadimovna
Published: April 2024

The article examines the role of merchant, philanthropist, and collector Kozma Soldatenkov in the artistic landscape of Moscow during the 1850s-1890s. The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of Soldatenkov on the formation of museum and exhibition programs in Moscow. By analyzing his art collection and his activities as a collector, we can gain a deeper understanding of his contribution to the cultural landscape of the city. This research is based on a systematic historical approach that allows us to contextualize Soldatenkov's work within the broader context of art collecting and cultural development. The purpose of the article is to determine the contribution that he made to the development of museum and exhibition practices in Moscow, at a time when there was an increased interest not only in domestic art collecting, but also in addressing theoretical and practical challenges of artistic production. The scientific novelty of this study lies in the absence of works in Russian historiography that summarize the achievements of second-half XIX century Moscow collectors in the field of culture, focusing on Soldatenkov's position as one of the first collectors in Moscow's cultural landscape. This research is relevant due to the growing interest in understanding various aspects of collecting history in the XIXth century. Familiarity with the sources allows us to conclude that the Soldatenkov collection had been well-known to the artistic community for a long time, and its owner was not absent from the main events of cultural life. He invested heavily in the creation of public museum spaces in Moscow, and his collection itself served as a reflection of his cultural and social standing. It was a clear indicator of his support for Russian artists and his desire to strengthen the artistic life in the city.
Tessier 7– Facial Cleft with Macrostomia: A Rare Case Report
Authors: Anwar Eram , Akhtar Maryam , Singh Priyankar , Singh Nimmi , Mishra Navin , Sharma Arbind Kumar
Published: April 2024

The literature rarely reports unilateral Tessier no. 7 clefts. Tessier no. 7 craniofacial clefts, also called temporozygomatic or transverse facial clefts, are the most laterally located type of craniofacial clefts. History of the patient, clinical presentation, and Computed tomography (CT)scan were considered as the diagnostic criteria. The hasty analysis and surgical correction of craniofacial defect is essential because it may disturb the facial development of the patient.