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Psychological Interventions to Enhance Self-Efficacy and Motivation in Libyan Students
Authors: Alhamad Akram , Baadhem Abdullah Mahfoud Salem , Hameed Abdulazeez Abed
Published: August 2024

Extensive research shows that higher self-efficacy is associated with increased motivation, perseverance, and academic success; however, there is a notable gap in understanding how these constructs interact within the unique context of Libyan higher education. This study explores the relationship between self-efficacy and motivation among university students in Libya, where cultural norms, Islamic principles, and socio-political factors deeply influence educational practices. To address this issue, the study employed a cross-sectional design and collected data through self-administered questionnaires from students at major universities in Libya. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression techniques to examine the strength and direction of the relationship between self-efficacy and student motivation. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between these two variables, indicating that students with higher levels of self-efficacy are more motivated in their academic pursuits. Furthermore, the multiple regression analysis identified self-efficacy as a significant predictor of student motivation, explaining 46% of the variance observed in the sample. These results underscore the critical role of self-efficacy in fostering student motivation within the Libyan educational context. The findings suggest that targeted interventions to enhance self-efficacy could significantly improve educational outcomes. The findings provide a foundation for future research and the development of educational strategies tailored to the specific needs of Libyan students, thus contributing valuable insights to the broader literature on self-efficacy and motivation in higher education.
Perceived Traffic Risk on Road Infrastructure Conditions among Car Drivers in Lhokseumawe City, Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Faradilla Cut Meutia , Anggraini Renni , Abdullah Abdullah
Published: August 2024

According to the Indonesian Department of Transportation, 86% of traffic accidents are attributed to human factors. Additionally, road conditions are identified as a contributing factor to road accidents. Therefore, this study aimed to explore road conditions and their impact on the driving behaviour of car drivers. Data for this exploration were collected by distributing questionnaires to 200 respondents, utilizing a Likert scale for answer options. The technique used was random sampling, utilizing descriptive statistical analysis and a Confirmatory Factor Analysis model. Consequently, the result showed that each latent variable construct examined by car drivers had a value exceeding 80%. The most prominent latent variable was the "Condition of Road Surface Facilities," accounting for 88.1% and featuring eight indicators. The indicator "Disturbed when passing through a narrow road," part of the latent variable "Condition of Road Equipment Facilities," had the highest standardized value at 1.223. Finally, this study suggested that the government should prioritize attention to road infrastructure conditions to enhance driver comfort and mitigate the risk of traffic accidents.
Self-Acceptance and Interpersonal Trust with Self Disclosure for Early Adulthood Instagram Users in Estonia
Authors: Selviana Selviana , Pratiwi Diah Ambar , Mutadin Zainun , Nurhidaya Nurhidaya , Maryatmi Anastasia Sri , Silaen Sondang Maria J , Hamidah Tjijik
Published: August 2024

This research is quantitative research using a correlational method, which aims to determine the relationship between self-acceptance and interpersonal trust and self-disclosure of Instagram social media users in early adulthood in Estonia. The data analysis techniques used were bivariate correlation and multivariate correlation. The sampling method in this study is convenience sampling, which is a collection of information from population members who agree to provide information and enter the sample criteria. The research instrument used is the Self-disclosure, Self-acceptance, and Interpersonal Trust Scale based on a Likert scale model. The study result indicates the relationship between self-acceptance and interpersonal trust with self-disclosure in early adulthood, based on Instagram users' research in Estonia.
Towards Future Mobility: Smart Parking System Based on Internet of Things with Wearable Computing Technology on Campus
Authors: Sakti Essy Malays S , Firmansyah Boy , Sari Yunita , Nursina Nursina , Laksono Sularso Budi , Basry Asril , Marnis Marnis
Published: August 2024

Technological advances in the digital era opened the door to innovation in various fields, including urban mobility. This article described the concept and implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart parking system integrated with wearable computing technology in a campus environment. The main objective of this research was to develop a smart parking system integrated with wearable computing technology. The methodology used involved designing an integrated parking system, mapping parking areas, and developing a mobile application. Facilitating users' capacity to locate available parking spaces and providing them with real-time information regarding such availability were the primary goals of the proposed system, providing notifications to users when their parking time was running out and facilitating parking payments directly via their smartphone or smartwatch. Integration between smart parking applications and smartphones or smartwatches allowed users to access parking services more quickly and efficiently, improving their overall parking experience. This article described the system architecture and algorithms used, as well as testing and evaluating system performance. The unique aspect of this Smart Parking System research was the integration of wearable computing technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) concept to create a smart parking solution that was comfortable and efficient in the campus environment. The limitations of the discussion in this research were limited to Internet of Things (IoT) technology, sensors, and mobile applications. Through the implementation of this system, it was hoped that it could positively contribute to increasing mobility and efficient use of parking spaces in the campus environment, as well as opening up opportunities for developing similar applications on a wider scale in the future.
Food Safety in Culinary Businesses in Rural and Urban Tourism Villages to Ensure Tourists' Health and Sustainable Tourism
Authors: Nugraheni Prastiti Laras , Mulyati Mulyati , Marsita Jaka , Juliani Putri , Aqila Nur , Nadzifah Salsabila
Published: August 2024

Food is a basic necessity required by tourists during their travels; therefore, food service providers need to pay attention to the food safety of the items they sell to ensure the health and satisfaction of tourists. This research aims to assess the food safety in culinary businesses in both urban and rural tourist areas. The study was conducted in 60 culinary businesses in the West Java Tourism Village for rural areas and 60 culinary businesses in the Tourism Village in DKI Jakarta for urban areas. The method employed is descriptive analysis to illustrate the food safety in tourist areas using a food safety assessment scoring instrument in both regions. Subsequently, a comparative analysis was performed to assess the differences in food safety between the two areas. The research results indicate that the food safety score in the West Java Tourism Village shows that 70% falls into the category of potentially risky but still safe for consumption, while 30% falls into the category of moderate food safety. The food safety score in the Jakarta Tourism Village shows that 38% falls into the category of potentially risky but still safe, 37% falls into the moderate food safety category, and 25% falls into the good food safety category. The comparison of food safety scores in rural and urban areas reveals a significant difference (Sig. 0.003 < 0.005), with the average food safety score in the rural tourism village being 47.77 and in the urban area being 73.23. This means that food safety in the urban tourism village is better compared to the rural area.
Going Back to The Past: Critical Perspectives on Colonialism of Urban Kampung Sanitation in Jakarta
Authors: Dewi Euis Puspita , Sujatini Siti , Indriyati Sri Astuti , Nisa Azkiya , Suryani Fitri , Dinariana Dwi , Henni Henni
Published: August 2024

This article aims to conduct a critical introspection on the influence of colonial heritage on sanitation space and infrastructure in Jakarta's Kampungs, highlighting how the colonial past has shaped and continues to influence urban planning and living conditions in kampong areas. Through a critical lens, this research explores how colonial practices in sanitation and housing management impact the social and physical structure of Kampungs, as well as how these legacies survive and transform in the context of Jakarta's current urbanization and modernization.
Important Perception of Academicians and Practitioner Toward Forensic Accountant Skill
Authors: Anwar Choirul , Wibowo Hernowo
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyse the difference between academician and practitioner perception about deductive analysis skill, critical thinking skill, solving unstructured problem skill, investigation flexibility skill, analytical skill, oral communication skill, written communication skill, knowledge of the law skill, and tranquillity skill that were parts of relevant skills of forensic accountant. The object study was academicians and practitioners in Jakarta City. This study was empirical in nature and use purposive sampling method in data collection. Data was obtained by distributing 255 questionnaires in University and Public Accountant Firm in Jakarta. Seventy seven respondents (77%) that consist of 97 academicians and 100 practitioners give their responses. Data was analysed by Independent Sample Test by SPSS version 22.00 software package. The result of the hypothesis testing on the deductive analysis skill, critical thinking skill, investigation flexibility skill, analytical skill, and knowledge of the law skill shows that there is no significant difference in the perception between academicians with practitioners. The result of the hypothesis testing on the solving unstructured problem, oral communication, written communication, and tranquillity skill shows that there is a significant different on the perception between academician with practitioner.
The Relationship of PCLR Therapy on Hemoglobin Levels in Anemia Patients at BDRS MMC Jakarta (January-April 2022)
Authors: Novita Diana , Supit Desi Ariyanti , Annisa Dwi
Published: August 2024

Anemia is generally characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin levels. In terms of function, a decrease in hemoglobin causes a reduction in the body's need for oxygen in sufficient quantities. PCLR (Packed Red Cell Leukoreduced) is a concentrated red blood cell product obtained through the process of reducing leukocytes, so PCLR transfusion is expected to increase Hb levels in anemia patients. This study aims to determine the relationship between PCLR administration and hemoglobin levels in anemia patients and to determine the increase in hemoglobin levels after PCLR transfusion at MMC Hospital Blood Bank (BDRS MMC) Jakarta. Quantitative (analytical) research methods. The sample in this study was 140 data from anemia patients who underwent PCLR transfusion (January-April 2022). Data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate. The research was carried out at MMC Jakarta Hospital in July 2022. Research results: the majority of patients were elderly (56-<65 years) 67 people (47.9%), the majority gender was female 82 people (58.6%); there was an increase in Hb levels after PCLR transfusion, namely 1.89 gr/dL with an average use of 2 bags; and there is a relationship between PCLR administration and hemoglobin levels in anemia patients at BDRS MMC Jakarta. Suggestion: to achieve an increase in hemoglobin in anemia patients, PCLR can be used as a blood component of choice for transfusion at the right dose.
Edible Bird’s Nest as a Trade Commodity between Indonesia and China in 2017-2021
Authors: Halkam Hamka , Demmallino Eymal Bahsar , Ali M. Saleh S. , Suhab Sultan
Published: August 2024

Indonesia provides 80% of the world's edible bird’s nest needs. China and Hong Kong are the largest importer of Indonesia’s edible bird’s net. In 2021, about 81% of 1,510 tons of Indonesia’s edible bird’s net production are exported to these countries, of which 994 tons (65.8%) are exported to Hong Kong and 229 tons (15.2%) are exported to China. This study aims to analyze the development of Indonesian bird’s nest export and market to China and its contribution to China’s edible bird’s nest import. The data used are secondary data. This study used Convergent Mixed Method. Data were collected using literature studies and documentation.The results showed that Indonesian bird’s nest exports to China showed a significant increase during 2017 to 2021 and Indonesia became the largest contributor to China’s edible bird’s nest imports in that period.
Dynamic Topic Modeling of Kratom Use and Experiences: Insights on 13 years of Reddit Discussions
Authors: Fong Seraphina , Carollo Alessandro , Prevete Elisabeth , Corazza Ornella , Esposito Gianluca
Published: August 2024

Traditionally used in Southeast Asia for common ailments, kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is increasingly being adopted in other regions for the self-treatment of pain, mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and dependence or managing the withdrawal symptoms linked to stimulants/sedatives or other substances in absence of clinical supervision. To gain better insight into the experiences and the motivations underlying kratom use, previous studies have analyzed material shared among users on social media. However, these investigations often employed manual labeling and categorizations, which are time-consuming and do not allow the investigation of large samples. The present work utilized a natural language processing approach (BERTopic) to extract prominent topics of discussion from kratom-related Reddit posts made between 2010 to 2023 (n = 188,139 posts). Dynamic Topic Modeling was also implemented to analyze how discussions about these topics evolved over time. From the results, users discussed topics including usage for substance use disorder recovery (e.g., suboxone), drug testing, consumption methods, logistic issues (e.g., bringing kratom on flights, receiving kratom via mail), tapering off the use of kratom, and providing support to others who are in the process of quitting kratom. The current study supports the need of clinical trials as well as new ecological insights into experiences of kratom users, while supporting the implementation of new policies to regulate its usage.
Implementing A Letter Of Credit Style Business Process For Small-Scale Contracting Using Smart Contracts
Authors: Fukuzawa Mathew , Kay Michael , McConnell Brandon , Thoney-Barletta Kristin , Warsing Donald
Published: August 2024

Purpose - Demonstrate proof-of-concept for negotiating and executing a small-scale contracting job based on letter of credit within a blockchain network using smart contracts.
Design/Methodology/Approach - Using Ethereum smart contracts, we model a small-scale general contracting scenario under perfect conditions. Execution is demonstrated with the Remix Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
Findings - We show the feasibility of conducting a small-scale contracting job using smart contracts. The entire process, including job details, payment, and verification, can be conducted digitally.
Originality/value - This research continues the efforts of previous research on letters of credit on blockchain but applies it to the general contracting scenario at small scale.
Research limitations/implications - Further work is required to investigate variations in the assumptions, such as dishonesty and incompetence. Also, full-scale decentralized application is not explored here.
Practical implications - This process expands the scope of current practices and tools, such as Angi, in a decentralized manner with blockchain.
Social Implications - Full-scale adoption at the small scale is likely difficult due to disbelief in technology, cost, and resistance to change.
Langmark: annotations for scenes with semantic inconsistencies connecting distributional semantic models to vision science
Authors: Pedziwiatr Marek A. , Heer Sophie , Aniebo Chisom , Vo Melissa L.-H. , Coutrot Antoine , Bex Peter , Mareschal Isabelle
Published: August 2024

We introduce Langmark: object annotations (outlines and labels) for 124 scenes containing violations of environmental regularities (e.g. semantic inconsistencies, i.e., objects that are unexpected in a given context, like a hammer in a kitchen). Langmark enables analyzing these scenes, which are popular stimuli in scene-perception research, using distributional semantic models (DSMs) – powerful tools capturing human linguistic knowledge. To demonstrate the potential of this approach, we consider scenes with the aforementioned semantic inconsistencies. The dominant conceptualization of object-scene inconsistency is the dichotomy between consistent and inconsistent objects. Given that DSMs capture relationships between object names on a continuous scale, they allow for a change leading to new, testable hypotheses, namely, conceptualizing the object-context consistency as a continuous variable. However, DSMs operate on words, so applying them to image analysis is challenging because it requires objects shown in an image to be labelled (named) and often outlined. Langmark addresses this challenge. It enables analyzing data from experiments using scenes with inconsistencies (including semantic inconsistencies) that we annotated with DSMs. We showcase this approach by demonstrating that an off-the-shelf DSM is sensitive to semantic inconsistencies. Additionally, we supplemented Langmark with human ratings, which are an alternative way of quantifying object-context relationships. We compared them to the outputs of a DSM and thereby identified challenges associated with both methods. For example, the ratings changed depending on the details of the procedure used for their collection. These insights, coupled with the Langmark annotations, should enable a wider adoption of DSMs within vision science.
Diagnostic Assessment of Deep Understanding Using Cognitive Diagnostic Models: A Large-Scale Assessment to Promote the Use of Effective Learning Strategies
Authors: Saso Shun , Oka Motonori , Uesaka Yuri , Usami Satoshi
Published: August 2024

Recent educational goals have focused on achieving deep understanding and promoting the use of effective learning strategies. Previous studies showed that cognitive diagnostic models (CDMs) help diagnose students' depth of understanding. However, the approaches in specifying attributes (i.e., Q-matrix) to diagnose the depth of understanding remain unexplored; therefore, utilizing large-scale assessments to capture the general trends in the students' mastery of the depth of understanding is an uncharted area in this field. This study explores which attribute expression (i.e., linear hierarchy or polytomous attribute) is more appropriate, based on the CDM analysis of a large-scale assessment in mathematics. This is the first study to apply the variational Bayesian estimation to address the intensive computational load in CDM applications. The results indicate that a Q-matrix employing a linear hierarchy is more appropriate than employing polytomous attributes. The estimation results of the linear hierarchy suggest that less than 30% of the sampled students achieved a deep understanding of procedures/formulas, whereas more than half of the students achieved a shallow understanding. Regarding the understanding of terms, less than 35% of students achieved either shallow or deep understanding. These results may help design and improve future learning strategy instructions.
Modeling the Antecedents of Integration of Ethnomathematical Perspectives into Geometry Teaching among Faculty: A Logistic Regression Analysis
Authors: Kyeremeh Patrick , Awuah Francis Kwadwo , Orey Daniel Clark
Published: August 2024

The necessity for establishing links between school mathematics and students' personal lives and cultures, as enshrined in the ethnomathematics program, is being recognized and investigated in different regions across the globe. However, a comprehensive understanding of the antecedents that drive the integration of ethnomathematical perspectives into mathematics teaching among mathematics teachers is still limited. This cross-sectional survey aimed to address this gap by investigating whether the explanatory variables (such as gender, teaching experience, and religion) influence the mathematics teacher educators’ incorporation of the mathematics found outside of school into geometry teaching. We included a sample of 128 mathematics teacher educators in the survey through non-probability sampling. A logistic regression model was employed to analyze the data garnered using a web-based questionnaire. Based on the findings, all three explanatory variables (gender, teaching experience, and religion) did not influence mathematics teacher educators’ incorporation of mathematics found outside of school into geometry teaching. The findings would help key actors of mathematics education to re-examine their beliefs and practices about the incorporation of ethnomathematical perspectives into teaching that builds on students’ socio-cultural experiences.
The hedging efficiency of wheat futures in various types of farms in Germany
Authors: Sigl Lukas , Hirschauer Norbert
Published: August 2024

Farmers are often advised to hedge their commodity prices on the commodity futures exchange, without sound scientific evidence to support this. This paper questions this rash advice and ana-lyzes the impact of various hedging strategies based on wheat futures for a large sample of farms in Germany. Historical simulation and a whole-farm risk approach are used to evaluate the hedging efficiency for 2,197 German farms over a 21-year study period. We use “adjusted farm profit” as perfor-mance indicator and measure which relative change in profit volatility these farms would have obtained by nine different hedging strategies. Additionally, a cluster analysis was used to find out whether there are farm types that have particularly low or high hedging efficiencies. Hedging would have only marginally reduced or even increased profit volatility in most cases and across different regions, farm types, and farm sizes. In addition, many farms would even have ex-perienced perverse effects, as hedging would not only have led to increased profit volatility, but also to a reduction in profit levels due to hedging costs and/or speculative losses. This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the effects of hedging based on wheat futures con-tracts. Unlike previous hedging studies that used synthetic farm models or rather small samples, we use a whole-farm risk approach and conduct a large-scale study of 2,197 farms over a 21-year study period. The study results cast substantial doubt on the conventional wisdom that farmers should be generally more willing to include hedging as “innovative” tool into their risk manage-ment.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENGHENTIAN PREMATUR ATAS PROSEDUR AUDIT: KONTROL KUALITAS SEBAGAI VARIABEL PEMODERASI
Authors: Rahayu Rahayu , Hardi Hardi , Hariadi Hariadi
Published: August 2024

In controlling and improving the caliber of organizational services, audit is essential, especially when it comes to reducing potentially dangerous dangers. However, ending audit processes too soon might lower audit quality and increase the chance of mistakes that could be harmful to the company. With quality control acting as a moderating variable, the objective of this research is to assess the effects of monitoring, audit risk, and professional ethics on the premature termination of audit procedures. Auditors working for public accounting firms in Pekanbaru and Medan made up the study's population; a questionnaire was used to choose 42 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results reveal that audit risk positively and significantly effects the early termination of audit procedures, while supervision and professional ethics have a negative and significant impact. Furthermore, while quality control does mitigate the association between professional ethics and premature audit procedure termination, it does not moderate the relationship between supervisory activities and audit risk.
DETERMINASI PENGUNGKAPAN KEY AUDIT MATTERS DI INDONESIA: BUKTI DARI INDEKS KOMPAS100
Authors: Ferizqi Luthfi , Reskino Reskino
Published: August 2024

This study examines the relationship between audit committee, financial industry, audit firm, firm size to key audit matters (KAM) in Indonesia. A disclosure index approach is employed from the International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 701 and a regression run on a population of Kompas100 Index for the first implementation year in 2022. The hypothesis was assessed utilizing the Multiple Linear Statistical Test, with the analysis performed at a significance level of 0.05. The results of regression analysis indicate that the size of audit committee significantly influences KAM disclosures. A statistically insignificant relationship was found between the financial industry, audit firm, firm size and KAM. The research acknowledges the existence of a positive and statistically significant correlation between the characteristics of the audit committee, financial industry, choice of audit firm, firm size, and the disclosure of KAM within the country. This study also reports the empirical results of the first-time implementation of KAM, such as auditor market share, as well as the number of KAM topics disclosed. The results revealed that the number of reported KAM in Indonesia is significantly lower compared to neighboring countries such as Singapore. Regulatory bodies in Indonesia, could conduct further analysis to determine whether the current enhancement auditor's report is adequate and meets investor expectations. This research improves our understanding of the extent of KAM disclosure and the specific factors in Indonesia, thereby improving the knowledge of policymakers and decision-makers regarding KAM disclosure in audit reports.
मनोविश्लेषणका आधारमा सुम्निमा उपन्यासको विवेचना {A Psychoanalytic Analysis of the Sumnima Novel}
Authors: खत्री Khatri प्रकाशचन्द्र Prakashchandra
Published: August 2024

प्रस्तुत लेखमा सुम्निमा उपन्यासलाई सिग्मन्ड फ्रायडको मनोविश्लेषण सिद्धान्त अनुरूप विवेचना गरिएको छ । एड्लर, युङ, फ्रायडलगायतले अघि सारेको यौनमनोवैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण तथा मान्यता नै यस अध्ययनको सैद्धान्तिक आधार रहेको छ । उपन्यासकार विश्वेश्वरप्रसाद कोइरालाको सुम्निमा उपन्यास मनोविश्लेषणात्मक विषयवस्तुमा आधारित चरित्र प्रधान उपन्यास हो । यसमा स्थूल शरीर र अमर आत्मालाई वर्णनात्मक शैलीमा पुराकथाको कल्पनाको पृष्ठभूमिमा विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । उपन्यासमा अचेतन मनको विश्लेषण तथा फ्रायडीय सिद्धान्तको यौनवादी मूल तङ्खवलाई अवलम्बन गरिएको छ । यस उपन्यासमा फ्रायडवादी कोइरालाले यही मूल तङ्खवलाई प्रतिपाद्य विषयवस्तु बनाएका छन् । सुम्निमा, सोमदत्त तथा पुलोमाको त्रिकोणात्मक सम्बन्धको मियोमा उपन्यासका घटनाक्रमलाई अगाडि बढाएर उनले आफ्नो यौनवादी मान्यतालाई व्यक्त गरेका छन् । शारीरिक प्रेम, शरीर सुख, यौन सन्तुष्टि र कामवासनाद्वारा सञ्चालित मानव मन र मस्तिष्कको परिचालन नै यस उपन्यासमा प्रयुुक्त यौन मनोविज्ञान हो । प्रस्तुत उपन्यास विशेषतः पात्रका उपाहम्को द्वन्द्व उद्घाटनमा केन्द्रित छ । यसर्थ प्रस्तुत अध्ययन विश्वेश्वरप्रसाद कोइरालाद्वारा लिखित सुम्निमा उपन्यासका मुख्य पात्रहरूबिचको मनोद्वन्द्वलाई मनोवैज्ञानिक ढङ्गले विश्लेषण गर्ने मूल उद्देश्यमा  केन्द्रित छ । यस अध्ययनलाई पुस्तकालयीय सामग्रीको प्रयोग गरी मनोविश्लेषणको सिद्धान्त अनुरूप निगमनात्मक ढाँचामा सम्पन्न गरिएको छ । उपन्यासले अचेतनका प्रेरणामार्पmत मानव स्वभावमा पार्न सक्ने प्रभावलाई पात्रको मनोद्वन्द्वका आधारमा सफलतापूर्वक प्रस्तुत गरेको निष्कर्ष प्राप्त भएको छ ।
‘आँसुको छाल’ हाइकु कृतिमा प्रकृति चित्रण {Depicting Nature in the Haiku Work 'Aanshuko Chhal'}
Authors: रानाभाट Ranabhat गौतम Gautam
Published: August 2024

प्रकृति नै सारा संसारको मूल तङ्खव हो । प्रकृतिबाटै चराचर जगत्का हरेक क्रियाकलाप अनवरत र सन्तुलित ढङ्गले चलिरहेका छन् । हाइकु नेपाली साहित्यको प्रकृतिपरक आगन्तुक लघुतम पद्य भएकाले यो अध्ययनीय विषय हो । यस अनुसन्धानको उद्देश्य भीम रानाभाट ज्यालादारीको ‘आँसुको छाल’ हाइकुसङ्ग्रहका हाइकुहरूमा प्रयुक्त प्रकृति चित्रणको अध्ययनमा केन्द्रित छ । सामग्री सङ्कलनमा पुस्तकालयलाई प्रमुख स्रोत मानिएको छ । अनुसन्धानको प्राथमिक स्रोत ‘आँसुको छाल’ हाइकु कृति हो । आवश्यकतानुसार विभिन्न अध्ययन–अनुसन्धान, व्याख्या–विश्लेषण र समीक्षा–समालोचनालाई सहायक सामग्रीका रूपमा लिइएको छ । हाइकुका उपकरण तथा तङ्खव र त्यस सम्बन्धमा विभिन्न विद्वान्हरूले अगाडि सारेका चिन्तन एवम् दृष्टिकोणलाई प्रकृति चित्रणको सैद्धान्तिक आधार बनाइएको छ । रानाभाटको व्यक्तित्व र कृतित्वको सामान्य चर्चा भए पनि उनका हाइकुहरूमा अभिव्यक्त प्रकृति चित्रणलाई आधार बनाएर हालसम्म अनुसन्धान नभएकाले त्यसको पुष्टि यस अनुसन्धानमा गरिँदा सम्बन्धित अध्येता र हाइकु लेखकलाई आवश्यक पृष्ठपोषणसहित मार्गदर्शन हुने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ । प्रकृतिको अभावमा कोही, केही र कसैको अस्तित्व रहँदैन भन्ने प्रकृतिप्रेमलाई रानाभाटले हाइकुहरूमा प्रस्तुत गरेका छन् । यस अध्ययनबाट प्रकृतिका दृश्य, स्पर्श, ध्वनि, गन्धका साथै  स्वादलाई मानवीकरण गरेर बिम्बात्मक, प्रतीकात्मक र आलङ्कारिक रूपमा प्रस्तुत गर्नु नै लेखकको मूल मर्म रहेको कथ्य प्राप्त भएको छ ।
Comparative study on efficacy of benzoyl peroxide with adapalene versus plain adapalene in the treatment of acne vulgaris
Authors: Pradhan Mazum , Prajapati Session , Bichchha Ramesh , Guragain Ankita
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris is a dermatological disorder of pilosebaceous unit, characterized by formation of comedones and inflammatory lesions. It is one of the most common skin manifestations among adolescents, also affecting the adult population. The treatment of acne basically involves reduction of lesions and prevention of permanent scarring. The current line of treatment for mild to moderate acne is topical medications with antimicrobials and retinoids. The present study assessed the efficacy of combination of adapalene and benzoyl peroxide in comparison to adapalene for topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy of topical adapalene and topical adapalene with benzoyl peroxide in treatment of mild to moderate cases of acne vulgaris.
METHODOLOGY A prospective, comparative study was carried out among 84 patients with mild and moderate acne vulgaris visiting the Department of Dermatology, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Bhaktapur, Nepal from December 2019 till March 2021. The patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups. Group A received topical adapalene whereas Group B received topical adapalene with benzoyl peroxide. The efficacy of treatment in both groups were determined based on the reduction of total lesion count. Both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions were counted at 4th week, 8th week and 12th week.
RESULTS All patients were assessed according to Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) and grouped as mild and moderate. The most frequent age group affected by acne vulgaris was 18-22 years. The mean age was 22.15 ± 5.315. Females (64.30%) were affected more commonly than males (35.7%). Majority of patients presented with moderate or inflammatory acne lesions. The face (90.5%) was most commonly affected site by acne vulgaris. The number of patients enrolled in the study were 84 out of which 63 (75%) completed the study. It was found that the reduction of non-inflammatory, inflammatory and total lesion count from the baseline were highly significant in between and both the group (P<0.001). A total of 52.4% had very good result of the treatment, 44.4% of them had good result and remaining 3.2% of the patients’ result was fair. However, the efficacy of benzoyl peroxide with adapalene was found to be better than adapalene alone.
CONCLUSIONThis study concluded that topical benzoyl peroxide with adapalene is more efficacious to treat mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
Salmonella contaminated cucumber in the United States: A threat to Nepal, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh?
Authors: Robinson Jared , Banerjee Indrajit , Banerjee Indraneel , Singh Ashok Pratap
Published: August 2024

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पुस्तक समीक्षा : प्रा. डा. ध्रुबेशचन्द्र रेग्मीद्वारा लिखित 'नेपाली सङ्गीत दरबार : आदिकालदेखि आधुनिक कालसम्म
Authors: प्रा. त्रिरत्न मानन्धर
Published: August 2024

History of the Nepali music is very hoary. Nonetheless, apart from a few of the collections of old and new songs, books written on the Nepali music are very rare. In this context, the books written by native and foreign authors are obviously highly valued. In addition, books authored by the one who has been long associated with the field of Nepali music would be essentially substantial. The book reviewed here falls in the same category. Prof. Dr. Dhrubesh Chandra Regmi, a renowned music scholar and performer is an exponent of sitar belonging to the illustrious Regmi gharana (the musical family) of Nepal. He has been involved in the field of higher education of music since quite a long time as well as. In this sense, the book authored by him is very important from different perspectives.
Intervensi Sosial Support dalam Menurunkan Stigma Pada Pasien HIV/AIDS : Scoping Review
Authors: Pamukhti Bagas Biyanzah Drajad , Ardika Noviana Ayu , Soleman Sitti Rahma
Published: August 2024

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) menyerang sistem imun tubuh khususnya sel darah putih dapat berkembang menjadi acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV/AIDS adalah penyakit menular yang hingga saati ini belum ada vaksin maupun obat untuk menyembuhkannya. Ketakutan akan tertularnya HIV menyebabkan diskriminasi dan stigma. Stigma tidak hanya mempengaruhi kesehatan fisik, mental dan kesejahteraan, akan tetapi juga meningkatkan risiko penularan HIV serta kepatuhan minum obat. Maka dari itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi intervensi social support dalam menurunkan stigma pada pasien HIV/AIDS. Metode yang digunakan yaitu scoping review dengan kerangka Arskey dan O’Malley. Hasil penelitian ini mengidentifikasi 8 artikel yang menunjukkan intervensi social support baik secara individu, keluarga maupun masyarakat sekitar terbukti efektif dalam mengurangi stigma dan diskriminasi orang dengan HIV/AIDS. Dukungan terhadap ODHA dapat dilakukan dalam bentuk pemberian informasi, konseling dan psikoedukasi baik melalui media elektronik maupun secara langsung, peer support, diskusi kelompok dengan melibatkan teman sebaya (sesama penderita), kerabat terdekat maupun tetangga dilingkungan tempat tinggalnya. Kompleksitas intervensi yang telibat (individu, keluarga, teman, tetangga, masyarakat, tenaga kesehatan, sekolah, kelompok agama, tokoh masyarakat dan lembaga swadaya masyarakat) sangat membantu mengurangi stigma HIVDukungan Sosial, HIV/AIDS, Intervensi Penurunan Stigma, ODHA.
Hubungan Sikap Perawat Dengan Penerapan Standar Keselamatan Pasien di IGD Rumah Sakit Prof.Dr.H. Aloei Saboe
Authors: Umar Arifin , Monoarfa Susanti , Lasangole Sri Lismawati
Published: August 2024

Keselamatan pasien (patient safety) merupakan prinsip dasar dari pelayanan kesehatan yang memandang bahwa keselamatan merupakan hak bagi setiap pasien dalam menerima pelayanan kesehatan tujuan penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui hubungan sikap perawat dengan penerapan standar keselamatan pasien di IGD RS Prof.Dr.H.Aloei Saboe. penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi 30 masyarakat di IGD RS Prof.Dr.H.Aloei Saboe, sampel penelitian ini yaitu perawat IGD yang berjumlah 30 orang, dengan jenis sample purposive sampling, Dan instrumen penelitian ini adalah kuisioner. di dapatkan hasil Sikap perawat pada kategori sikap baik, dengan jumlah sebanyak 17 orang (57%). Dan yang paling sedikit dengan kategori kurang terdapat 13 orang (43%), Penerapan standar keselematan pasien, perawat yang menerapkan standar keselamatan pasien terbanyak pada kategori yang baik, dengan jumlah sebanyak 22 orang (73%). Dan yang paling sedikit dengan kategori kurang terdapat 8 orang (27%). .Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat nilai p value sebesar 0,004, yang ternyata lebih rendah daripada tingkat signifikansi yang telah ditetapkan sebelumnya yaitu 0,005. Hal ini menunjukan adanya hubungan sikap perawat dengan penerapan standar keselamatan pasien. kesimpulan terdapat hubungan sikap dengan penerapan standar keselamatan pasien di IGD RS Prof.Dr.H.Aloei Saboe.
Does Investing in Teachers’ Professional Development Impact Teacher Retention?
Authors: Holloway Sunita , Buckman David G.
Published: August 2024

Many teachers across the United States are leaving their posts preretirement. While some teachers leave for personal reasons, there has been an increase in teacher turnover for school-based factors. One way administrators can support their faculty is through professional development opportunities. This study aimed to investigate whether there was a relationship between the total amount of instructional staff training expenditures and teacher retention while controlling for factors influencing teachers’ decisions to stay or leave. A cross-sectional, restricted maximum likelihood mixed-effects multiple regression model was used to analyze and examine the relationship between instructional staff training expenditures and teacher retention during the 2018–2019 school year. The relationship proved to be significant, albeit directionally negative. However, school climate, a highly cited variable in retention literature, emerged as a salient covariate. Scholars and educational leaders can use the recommendations found in this article to further research and support school administrators’ efforts to mitigate teacher turnover.
Turnover Tactics: Unveiling the Frequency and Mechanisms of Counseling Out
Authors: Malkus Nat , Cummings Amy
Published: August 2024

This study explores the prevalence and characteristics of “counseling out” as a human resource management tool used by principals to address teacher quality. Recognizing that teachers significantly impact student achievement, the effective management of teacher quality is a critical responsibility for principals. However, formal dismissal processes may pose challenges, prompting principals to employ alternative mechanisms such as counseling out. Through interviews with 50 principals across six traditional public school districts in four states, the authors find that 21% of departing teachers (3% of all teachers) were counseled out after the 2017–2018 school year and that 94% of principals reported ever counseling a teacher out. Principals employed a range of counseling-out strategies, many of which blurred the line between formal and informal evaluation and dismissal, reflecting the need for flexible human resource management approaches. Notably, counseled-out teachers were more likely to be low performers, often relocating to other schools within or outside their district. These findings underscore the prevalent use of counseling out as a human resource management practice among principals and suggest a need for school districts and policymakers to recognize and support additional uses of teacher evaluation systems to ensure they are used effectively and sensitively.
Педагогіка партнерства як умова ефективної реалізації завдань Нової української школи
Authors: Матвієнко Валерій
Published: August 2024

У статті розглядається значущість впровадження педагогіки партнерства як центрального елемента в реформуванні української освітньої системи, у рамках виконання завдань Нової української школи. У світлі сучасних освітніх реформ, що спрямовані на створення ефективного освітнього середовища, особлива увага приділяється необхідності формування динамічних і взаємодійних відносин між учнями, вчителями, батьками та суспільством у цілому. Педагогіка партнерства представлена як стратегічний підхід, який сприяє інтеграції інтересів і зусиль всіх учасників освітнього процесу, забезпечуючи якісну освіту, розвиток критичного мислення, креативності та соціальної відповідальності учнів.Сучасний стан розвитку освітньої системи в Україні відзначається прагненням до впровадження новітніх педагогічних підходів, серед яких педагогіка партнерства займає особливе місце. Цей підхід передбачає створення та підтримку ефективних взаємодій між усіма учасниками навчального процесу, активне залучення батьків до освітнього процесу, стимулювання учнів до самостійного навчання і критичного мислення, а також забезпечення відкритого та конструктивного діалогу між усіма сторонами. Впровадження принципів педагогіки партнерства у рамках Нової української школи набуває популярності, однак стикається з низкою викликів і проблем.Основні проблеми включають необхідність підвищення рівня підготовки педагогічних кадрів до роботи в умовах партнерських відносин, нерегулярне залучення батьків до навчального процесу та недостатню їхню активність. Для ефективного впровадження педагогіки партнерства слід забезпечити методичні рекомендації та підтримку для батьків, а також розробити чіткі методичні інструкції і інструменти для педагогів. Важливим аспектом є організація тренінгів і семінарів для педагогів, а також створення навчальних матеріалів для оцінки ефективності партнерських відносин.Метою дослідження є аналіз особливостей впровадження педагогіки партнерства як умови реалізації завдань Нової української школи та розробка ефективних методичних рекомендацій для її інтеграції в освітній процес. Реалізація завдань дослідження передбачає вивчення основних принципів педагогіки партнерства, аналіз її впливу на навчальний процес і взаємодію учасників освітнього процесу, а також розробку рекомендацій для педагогів.Дослідження розширює сучасне розуміння ролі педагогіки партнерства у контексті Нової української школи, пропонуючи нові наукові висновки та рекомендації, спрямовані на глибше усвідомлення механізмів впровадження принципів партнерства в освітній процес і розробку практичних інструментів для їх реалізації.
Технологія формування професійної компетентності майбутніх бакалаврів з комп'ютерної інженерії у закладах фахової передвищої освіти на прикладі вивченні фізики
Authors: Слободянюк Людмила
Published: August 2024

Зміст статті окреслює теоретичну та практичну значущість підготовки майбутніх бакалаврів з комп’ютерної інженерії у закладах фахової передвищої освіти, зокрема, створення технології формування професійної компетентності вказаних майбутніх фахівців.Метою дослідження є розроблення технології формування професійної компетентностімайбутніх бакалаврів з комп’ютерної інженерії у закладах фахової передвищої освіти на прикладі вивчення фізики.Результати дослідження показали, що на основі проведеного опитування студентів було виявлено, що більшість убачають потребу в діджиталізації освітнього простору, застосуванні інноваційних технологій навчання. Немало важливим вважають студенти спільну співпрацю з викладачами. Отже, на основі теоретичного дослідження та анкетування ми визначили складові технології формування професійної компетентності майбутніх бакалаврів з комп’ютерної інженерії на прикладі вивчення фізики: інформаційно-комунікаційні технології (ІКТ), проєкти, індивідуальну траєкторію, практичне спрямування, хакатони. Зокрема, оскільки сучасні ІКТ цікаві та важливі для молоді, вони мають бути одним із головних змістових компонентів сучасної освіти. Проєктна діяльність студентів на фізиці є невід’ємною частиною освітнього процесу, оскільки вона забезпечує глибоке занурення в предмет, розвиває важливі навички та готує до майбутньої кар’єри. Індивідуальна траєкторія навчання – це шлях, який дозволяє кожному студенту досягти успіху в освіті, реалізувати свій потенціал і здобути знання, навички та компетенції, необхідні для успішного життя та кар’єри. Практичне спрямування при вивченні фізики дозволяє студентам зрозуміти важливість фізичних знань у реальному світі та підготуватися до успішної кар’єри в різних сферах. Участь студентів у хакатонах при вивченні фізики – це можливість застосувати свої знання на практиці, розвинути креативність й інноваційні навички, а також отримати цінний досвід командної роботи.У висновках підсумовано особливості застосування технології формування професійноїкомпетентності майбутніх бакалаврів з комп’ютерної інженерії у закладах фахової передвищої освіти та окреслено подальші пошуки шляхів удосконалення та реалізації цієї технології.
Redes sociais de apoio e cuidado dos filhos
Authors: Viana Karla Renata Corrêa , Tomas Maria Carolina
Published: August 2024

A pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar como mães trabalhadoras pertencentes ao arranjo familiar monoparental feminino e nuclear acessaram suas redes sociais de apoio, com vistas aos cuidados de seus filhos durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Para isso, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas conduzidas via telefone com 09 mães trabalhadoras remuneradas, com filhos abaixo de 18 anos de idade, residentes em um bairro da Região Nordeste de Belo Horizonte. Os resultados demonstram que a pandemia da COVID-19 afetou o acesso e a estrutura das redes sociais de apoio. Observou-se uma redução considerável de seus componentes e, em alguns casos, a desarticulação da rede, mesmo que em caráter temporário. Ambos arranjos familiares foram afetados. Porém, no arranjo monoparental feminino, evidencia-se maior impacto devido à carga de responsabilidades familiares e domésticas.
Endodontic management and outcome of non-surgical root canal treatment for radix entomolaris associated mandibular molar teeth: A scoping review of case reports
Authors: Mohamed Khazin Sobrina , Mustaffa Musliana , Kamaruzaman Marlena , Kamarudin Diyana
Published: August 2024

Radix entomolaris (RE) is an anatomical variant of the permanent mandibular molar (MM) with various complex anatomy. However, there is limited literature on the guideline on endodontic management of RE, resulting in unclear understanding on the endodontic treatment outcomes. Hence, this study aimed to map current case reports on endodontic treatment modalities, occurrence of endodontic mishaps, and outcome of MM associated with RE. A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct, PLOS, and Lilac databases for English articles published between 2000 and 2022 that met the inclusion criteria. The search yielded 1435 results; after screening was completed, only 58 articles were included in the study and critically appraised using JBI critical appraisal tool. Amongst the modifications made in endodontic management of RE were utilising angulated periapical radiograph supplemented with cone-beam computed tomography, extending the access cavity distolingually, and maintaining a small apical size of #25. There were 12% incidence of endodontic mishaps (separated instrument, ledge, missed canal, and extruded sealer) on RE. The success and survival rate of MM associated with RE were 58.7% and 40% respectively, at an average of 8.4 months. The basic management of MM with RE is similar to that of other MM. However, emphasis should be made on RE identification to prevent endodontic mishaps that can influence the endodontic treatment outcome.