bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementation of Marzano’s Dimensions of Learning on the Critical Thinking Skills of 10th Grade Students at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang
Authors: Yudela Farida Wardah , Fikri Muhammad Alimul , Sutiah Sutiah
Published: July 2024

This research aims to explore the implementation of Marzano's dimensions of learning, prompted by the conventional teaching methods still prevalent in the learning process, which primarily involve teacher-centered instruction without active student engagement. This approach has negatively impacted students' critical thinking abilities. The study investigates the application of Marzano's         dimensions of learning can give a impact on the critical thinking skills of tenth-grade students at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang. Prerequisite tests including normality and homogeneity tests indicate that the data is suitable for hypothesis testing or t-tests. The results of the t-test show a       significance level of p < 0.05, specifically 0.00 < 0.05, suggesting that implementing Marzano's dimensions of learning influences the critical thinking skills of students in tenth grade at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang
The Implementation of Muwashofat Tarbiyah in the Formation of Character in Darul Azhar Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Ulantika Bunga , Nasution Wahyudin Nur
Published: July 2024

Muwashofat Tarbiyah is 10 Muslim characteristics proposed by Hasan AlBana, this character must be owned by every Muslim so as to make them a Muslim with Islamic character. Muwashofat Tarbiyah can be applied in every educational institution in order to create students who have Islamic character. this research uses a qualitative method with a field research approach that tends to be descriptive and naturalistic. collecting research data by conducting observations at Yayaysan Darul Azhar Sejahter which includes SMPS IT Darul Azhar and MAS Darul Azhar. As well as conducting interviews with foundation coaches, principals, teachers and students and collecting documentation. Data analysis used is in line with the opinion of Miles and Huberman with data reduction techniques, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The application of Muwashofat Tarbiyah can be a solution in times of moral decline and the character of the nation's children, thus making every learner a human being who has good characteristics.  holding fast to Aqidah, always worshiping Allah, having praiseworthy morals, having a strong and tough physique, having broad and global insights, and being able to fight bad desires, being able to manage time so that they are able to organize every business in an orderly manner, and being independent of themselves, so that they can benefit themselves and the surrounding community.
Strategi Adaptif dalam Pengembangan Usaha: Studi Kasus UMKM Carica Gemilang di Wonosobo
Authors: Verdiani Omy Marissa , Astutik Dwi , Trinugraha Yosafat Hermawan
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the development strategies of Carica Gemilang, a Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME), from a sociological perspective using John W. Bennett's adaptation theory. This study employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and secondary sources such as relevant journal articles. The findings reveal that Carica Gemilang implements various development strategies, including maintaining product quality, listening to customer feedback, conducting promotions and building brand image, organizing surveys and annual meetings, expanding and strengthening business networks, and holding internal briefings. These strategies are categorized into three adaptation concepts according to Bennett: Adaptive Behavior, Adaptive Strategies, and Adaptive Processes. The adopted strategies enable Carica Gemilang to adapt to changing market conditions and contribute to the improvement of the community's economic conditions. Despite challenges such as the difficult supply of carica fruit and fluctuating social media algorithms, Carica Gemilang remains effective in its operations. This study underscores the importance of adaptive strategies in MSME development.
Abstrak
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pengembangan Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) Carica Gemilang dalam mengembangkan usahanya dari perspektif sosiologi menggunakan teori adaptasi John W. Bennett. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam dan observasi, serta sumber sekunder seperti artikel jurnal yang relevan. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa UMKM Carica Gemilang menerapkan berbagai strategi pengembangan, termasuk menjaga kualitas produk, mendengarkan masukan konsumen, melakukan promosi dan membangun citra produk, mengadakan survei dan rapat tahunan, memperluas dan memperkuat jaringan usaha, serta mengadakan briefing internal. Strategi-strategi ini dikategorikan ke dalam tiga konsep adaptasi menurut Bennett: Adaptive Behavior, Adaptive Strategies, dan Adaptive Processes. Strategi yang diterapkan oleh UMKM Carica Gemilang memungkinkan mereka untuk beradaptasi dengan kondisi pasar yang terus berubah dan berkontribusi pada peningkatan kondisi perekonomian masyarakat. Meskipun terdapat tantangan seperti pasokan buah carica yang sulit dan algoritma media sosial yang berubah-ubah, UMKM Carica Gemilang tetap mampu beroperasi secara efektif. Penelitian ini menunjukkan pentingnya penerapan strategi adaptif dalam pengembangan UMKM.
Postpartum Depression Leaves Families Helpless
Authors: Lampson Sarah
Published: July 2024

Commentary.
Conceptualizing Woman-Centred Care in Midwifery
Authors: Morgan Lisa
Published: July 2024

Feminist values conceptualize health care service as a social relationship, and they approach the sharing of information as a self-help activity rather than one between experts and naïve recipients. Woman-centred care embraces these ideas and is a fundamental concept in midwifery, straddling both the biomedical model and feminist health care aspirations. The definition of woman-centred care relies on a list of attributes that highlight choice and control, alluding to continuity of care and empowerment. The midwife/ woman relationship is central to the provision of woman-centred care but is not without controversy. This relationship may not always be achievable due to external structures, a focus on “normal birth,” and concerns about work/life balance. Few formal evaluations exist. Regardless, women were dissatisfied with existing care and care providers, and exploring this model of care introduces the possibility for non-authoritarian, collaborative, and respectful care for women.

This article has been peer reviewed.
Community As Client: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of the Work of Midwives to Increase Access to Midwifery Care
Authors: Nussey Lisa , MacDonald Tonya , Murray-Davis Beth , Vanstone Meredith , Darling Elizabeth K.
Published: July 2024

Increasing access to midwifery care for disadvantaged groups was an explicit goal of the regulation of midwifery in Ontario. However, people of low socio-economic status (SES) remain less likely to receive midwifery care. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study to explore the work midwives do to make midwifery care accessible to people of low SES. We interviewed 13 Ontario midwives serving people of low SES, who practiced midwifery in settings ranging from a remote solo practice to a large urban practice. Participants described a broad range of ways in which they work to enhance the approachability, acceptability, availability and accommodation, affordability, and appropriateness of their services for people of low SES. We identified two distinct approaches to increasing access to care: (1) working to maximize the existing beneficial aspects of the midwifery model to whoever presents to care, and (2) stepping outside of the confines of the midwifery model, to provide what we call “community-centred care,” in which midwives are both a part of and responsive to the broader communities that they serve. The intentional, pro-active approach used by midwives providing community-centred care could be implemented more broadly to improve access to midwifery care for people of low SES.

This article has been peer reviewed.
Registered Midwives’ Experiences and Self-Assessed Competence with Sexual Health Counselling
Authors: Wong-Merrick Samantha , Brotto Lori , Hodgson Zoë
Published: July 2024

Background: Pregnancy and the postpartum period raise many sexual health concerns for women. Registered midwives (RMs) care for an increasing proportion of Canadian pregnancies. The study objective was to assess RMs’ experiences providing sexual health counselling.
Methods: A 22-item questionnaire exploring RMs’ experiences, competence, and comfort, as well as barriers to discussing sexual health, was distributed electronically to British Columbian RMs.
Results: Of 330 RMs, 91 (28%) responded. The majority of midwives reported discussing sexual health concerns with greater than 75% of clients (49/91 [53.8%]). Most estimated the time spent was less than 30 minutes over the pregnancy (69/91 [76%]). Common topics were sexual activity postpartum (82/91 [90.1%]), contraception (89/91 [97.8%]), and cervical cancer screening (86/91 [94.5%]). Less than half discussed sexual problems, including pain or low desire. RMs rated themselves highly competent and comfortable addressing sexual health. However, many identified lack of training, time, and cultural differences as barriers. Respondents cited desire for community resources and training in the areas of contraception, pain and, low desire.
Conclusions: British Columbian RMs feel confident addressing many sexual health concerns during pregnancy but cited lack of training as a common barrier. Investment in educational resources for RMs may help to improve sexual health care for all Canadian women.

This article has been peer reviewed.
Should midwives screen for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
Authors: Berger Howard , Farine Dan
Published: July 2024

Should we or shouldn't we engage in screening programmes for the detection and management of gestational diabetes mellitus? In this article, we review the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SOGC) guidelines on screening for gestational diabetes mellitus and the evidence that led to these guidelines. We also reassess the recommendations in view of a recently published large randomized controlled trial.
“To Watch, To Care”
Authors: Benoit Cecilia , Carroll Dena , Eni Rachel
Published: July 2024

Article.
Assisted Human Reproduction Act of 2004: Promoting Health But Placing Limits on Choice?
Authors: Sharpe Mary , Saurette Kathleen
Published: July 2024

Despite the many positive aspects of the 2004 Assisted Human Reproduction Act, some of its elements may inadvertently restrict women’s autonomy. In particular, the Act states that only licensed professionals should inseminate women, potentially restricting those who wish to self-inseminate in privacy and avoid institutionally-controlled conception. The Act creates a problematic distinction between those who conceive through heterosexual intercourse and those who do not.
The Critical Social Voice of Midwifery: Midwives in Ontario
Authors: Burton Nadya , Ariss Rachel
Published: July 2024

Many researchers have called community midwifery of the 1970s and 1980s a social movement. At the heart of the many goals of that movement was the desire to bring about significant social change regarding the medical and social contexts of birth. This article is an initial exploration into the critical social voice of midwifery and its current expression in Ontario, through interviewing midwives about their thoughts on the connections between midwifery, social activism and social change. The regulation and funding of midwifery in Ontario has created a new structural environment for midwifery practice and it is the phase of socio-cultural change following legislative change that is the focus of this paper. Speaking with midwives about midwifery practice and social change will help make visible the oppositional, critical work that midwives continue to do. This paper focuses on four themes identified as particular sites of the social change work of midwives in Ontario.
Determinantes sociais e biológicos da ocorrência de câncer de próstata em indivíduos atendidos no hospital naval de Salvador
Authors: Da Silva Amanda Pires Arruda Pereira , Dos Santos Viviane Vitória , Santana Jerusa da Mota , Erfani Kim Jurgen , Klein Sibele de Oliveira Tozetto
Published: July 2024

A ocorrência do câncer de próstata (CAP) está associada a fatores étnicos e biológicos. Existem estudos que não consideram o perfil lipídico como biomarcador e discordam que as desigualdades e iniquidades étnico/raciais interferem no desenvolvimento da doença. Este estudoobjetivou identificar a associação entre determinantes sociais, biológicos e a ocorrência de CAP. Trata-se de um estudo clínico transversal com 147 homens (de 32 a 94 anos) atendidos no Hospital Naval de Salvador, Bahia (Brasil), por um período de 5 anos (2015 a 2020). Os dados sociodemográficos foram obtidos por entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados clínicos foram coletados dos prontuários com os biomarcadores: colesterol total, LDL, HDL e TG. Empregou-se Regressão de Poisson com Variância para estimar as RP e IC95% entre desfecho e variáveis de exposição (Software Stata, versão 12.0). A maioria dos pacientes tinham mais de 61 anos, eram negros ou pardos, e possuíam baixa escolaridade. Observou-se que homens com idade maior que 60 anos [RP=1,05; IC95%= (1,04-1,06) ], com colesterol plasmático > 240 mg/dL [RP:2,04; IC95%= (1,03-4,39) ] e que não usam medicamentos [RP=1,31; IC95%= (1,05-1,63) ] apresentaram maior probabilidade de ocorrência de CAP de próstata quando comparado ao grupo de referência. Assim, conclui-se que fatores sociais e biológicos são parâmetros relevantes para a detecção precoce da doença e para subsidiar um melhor direcionamento à assistência possibilitando melhor qualidade de vida.
IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES
Authors: Adiatma T , Irianto O , Hyronimus D , Kuntag J R
Published: July 2024

Climate change nowadays became the most problematic matter including in agricultural industries. Agriculture area productivity affected national food security and a county’s economic development. As an agricultural county, Indonesia must be ready to adapt and prepare for the worst impact of climate change. This paper aims to explore the impact of climate change on financial sustainability in agricultural industries. This research uses a systematic literature review method related to financial sustainability, climate change impact, and agriculture industries. The result shows that financial sustainability in agricultural industries must be impacted by climate change. The impact of climate change on agriculture industries is associated with reducing profitability, destroying capital, portfolio reallocation, and financial instability.   Climate change caused environmental uncertainty that affects agricultural productivity. To reduce the impact of climate change on financial sustainability in agricultural industries, there must be a design of mitigation must be prepared and realized so agricultural industries are more prepared and ready to face climate change impact.
The mediating role of work-life balance in the relationship between financial well-being and turnover intention of millennial employees: An organizational behavior outlook
Authors: Ponio Juris C.
Published: July 2024

This study looked into the mediating effect of work-life balance on the relationship between financial well-being and intention to leave. Additionally, the possibility of job sector moderating was investigated. The millennial workforce from Philippine public and private organizations makes up the respondents. The study adopted a quantitative methodology. Respondents were given the adopted instrument, which was utilized to quantify the responses. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of the respondents. The results showed that there were notable relationships between work-life balance and financial well-being, as well as between work-life balance and turnover intention. The results were consistent with the findings of Kundnani and Mehta (2015) showing that stress caused due to financial obligations is negatively related to work-life balance. Also, financially unstable employees are more likely to seek new job opportunities. Moreover, work-life balance was found to partially mediate between financial well-being and turnover intention and is supported by the study of Lestari and Margaretha (2021). Nevertheless, it was discovered that the moderating influence of the employment sector on the correlations between the variables was not statistically significant. In light of the study’s findings, conclusions were reached and suggestions for resolving the problems were made.
The “true” 1-year incidence of dislocation after primary total hip arthroplasty: validation of an algorithm identifying dislocations in the Danish National Patient Register based on 5,415 patients from the Danish Hip Arthroplasty Register
Authors: Hermansen Lars L , Iversen Thomas F , Iversen Pernille , Viberg Bjarke , Overgaard Søren
Published: July 2024

Background and purpose: Dislocations continue to be a serious complication after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Our primary aim was to report the “true” incidence of dislocations in Denmark and secondarily to validate a previously developed algorithm designed to identify THA dislocations in the updated version of the Danish National Patient Register (DNPR), based on data from the Danish Hip Arthroplasty Register (DHR).Methods: We included 5,415 primary THAs from the DHR performed from July 1 to December 31, 2019. Version 3 of the DNPR was launched in February 2019, and a combination of data from the DNPR and a comprehensive national review of 1,762 hospital contacts enabled us to identify every dislocation occurring during the 1st year after THA to determine the “true” 1-year incidence of dislocation. The results were presented as proportions with 95% confidence intervals (CI), and validation was performed by calculating sensitivity and predictive values.Results: The “true” 1-year incidence of dislocation was 2.8% (CI 2.4–3.3). Of these, 37% suffered recurrent dislocations during the follow-up period. Between-hospital variation ranged from 0.0% to 9.6%. The algorithm demonstrated a sensitivity close to 95%, while maintaining a positive predictive value of above 94%.Conclusion: The “true” 1-year incidence of dislocation of 2.8% is comparable to earlier findings, and large variation among hospitals continues to be evident. We have proven the algorithm to be valid in the latest DNPR (version 3), enabling it to be employed as a new quality indicator in future annual DHR reports.
Viabilidad de la transformación del PET reciclado mediante compounding usando silicato de aluminio como carga para realizar ensayos de caracterización de sus propiedades mecánicas y reológicas en Dosquebradas - Risaralda- Revisión
Authors: Rincon Amarillo Luis Fernando , Hernandez Ordoñez Gustavo Adolfo , Ramirez Rodolfo Antonio , Garcia Buitrago Juan Carlos
Published: July 2024

En la actualidad, la producción y consumo de plásticos, puntualmente los de un solo uso, ha constituido un problema mayormente ambiental debido a la enorme generación de residuos de este tipo y la limitada respuesta en los mecanismos de recolección, almacenamiento, transformación y gestión de los mismos, obligando esto a desarrollar diferentes procesos para lograr retornar la mayor cantidad posible de los residuos plásticos a una economía circular generando nueva materia prima para integrar en nuevos procesos de producción. 
El propósito principal del presente artículo es el de realizar una revisión y presentación de los aspectos más relevantes que permiten definir una posible viabilidad para desarrollar estudios, investigaciones, procesos y posteriores ensayos y análisis de resultados, puntualmente en el proceso de transformación de residuos reciclados del termoplástico tereftalato de polietileno (RPET) empleado como matriz estructural polimérica con una adición de silicato de aluminio como carga mediante el proceso conocido como compounding.
En primer lugar, se presentan cifras a nivel global y regional de producción y generación de residuos plásticos como problema fundamental, luego se revisa la potencialidad en la gestión y recolección de residuos plásticos en el país y específicamente en las ciudades de Pereira y Dosquebradas (Risaralda – Col.). Luego, se presentan las características fisicoquímicas y estructurales fundamentales del tereftalato de polietileno recuperado post consumo (RPET) y el silicato de aluminio, y la descripción completa del proceso de compounding y generación de composites de matriz polimérica y carga de nanoarcilla modificada y además, se realiza la revisión del estado y resultados de las pruebas y ensayos realizados en los últimos años en materiales compuestos de matriz polimérica y carga de nanoarcillas y su respectiva caracterización principalmente de sus propiedades mecánicas. 
Por último, se presenta la materialización del proyecto que actualmente se encuentra en estado de ejecución adelantado en el Centro de Diseño e Innovación Tecnológica Industrial (CDITI) – SENA como proyecto de investigación del sistema de investigación SENNOVA, en el cual se desarrolla todo el proceso de recuperación y tratamiento mecánico del PET, mismo que es pelletizado como un material de matriz de PET con silicato de aluminio obtenido en el proceso de compounding, para posteriormente fabricar probetas para ensayos mecánicos y los resultados de estos serán analizados para caracterizar las propiedades reológicas y mecánicas del nuevo material compuesto o composite.
Campaña de publicidad contra el acoso sexual implementada en el Centro de Diseño e Innovación Tecnológica Industrial – SENA.
Authors: Cardona-Molina Marcela María , Arango-Ramirez Maria Jose , Grajales-Vargas Luisa Maria
Published: July 2024

Se implementó una campaña de publicidad con el objetivo de visibilizar los tipos de acoso sexual y sus rutas de denuncia en el Centro de Diseño e Innovación Tecnológica Industrial – SENA, en Dosquebradas, Risaralda, Colombia, para los aprendices, administrativos e instructores.  En primera instancia se realizó una encuesta a la población objetivo acerca de sus conocimientos previos sobre el acoso sexual, sus formas de denuncia institucional y casos de acoso sexual vividos al interior del centro. Al analizar los resultados y situación inicial de la población, se definieron los objetivos de la campaña y se continuó con las tres fases creativas: copy strategy o plataforma de comunicación, seguida de la estrategia creativa y se finalizó con la estrategia de medios. La campaña de publicidad se denominó: “No más acoso”. Una vez se diseñó la campaña, se realizó su respectiva difusión por medio de las redes sociales y charlas informativas. Al finalizar la campaña, se aplicó una última encuesta en la población para analizar el impacto de la campaña de publicidad, logrando evidenciar el aprendizaje sobre los tipos de acoso sexual y sus modalidades de denuncia.
Implementación de estrategias de corte efectivo en mecanizado de alta velocidad para máquinas CNC de gama media
Authors: Vasquez Ospina Angel Andres , Fernandez Gustavo Adolfo
Published: July 2024

En este trabajo se aborda un análisis comparativo mediante observación experimental entre estrategias de mecanizado convencionales y estrategias de mecanizado en alta velocidad específicamente el mecanizado troncoidal. Para ello el SENA CDITI adquirió dispositivos de montaje hidráulico para piezas, herramientas y el equipo de proyecto diseño una pieza prueba, la cual se mecanizó en material de acero 1045 y duraluminio 7075 utilizando las dos estrategias de mecanizado a comparar. Durante el proceso se midieron variables como consumo energético, tiempo de mecanizado y desviación metrológica, para finalmente hacer análisis de datos y presentar resultados con una valoración de las posibles ventajas y desventajas de usar mecanizado troncoidal contra mecanizado convencional.
Fortalecimiento del aprendizaje significativo en ciberseguridad a través del simulador Hackend en el centro Biotecnológico del Caribe
Authors: Díaz Mejia Maira Alejandra
Published: July 2024

En el presente artículo, se exponen diferentes teorías y estrategias pedagógicas expuestas por diferentes autores, enfocadas al fortalecimiento del aprendizaje a través de herramientas tecnológicas mediadas por simuladores. El alcance del proyecto está limitado al Centro Biotecnológico del Caribe, perteneciente al Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA), regional Cesar; dirigido a una población de treinta y siete estudiantes, distribuidos en tres grupos de un mismo programa de formación. El objetivo principal fue desarrollar una estrategia para fortalecer el aprendizaje en ciberseguridad aprovechando el potencial del simulador Hackend en los aprendices del programa Tecnólogo en Análisis y Desarrollo de Sistema de Información. La metodología implementada fue desarrollada a partir de un estudio de carácter cualitativo, implementando un diseño investigación - acción, la cual permitió realizar una búsqueda exhaustiva a través de revistas científicas, textos y bases de datos académicas; pero también fue posible una interacción directa con los estudiantes en todo el proceso, gracias al uso del Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas y el modelo pedagógico del SENA, el cual está orientado a la Formación Profesional Integral (FPI). El trabajo concluye que, las estrategias tecnológicas mediadas por simuladores, sirven de apoyo al fortalecimiento del aprendizaje en ciberseguridad de manera significativa y aprovechan de forma eficiente su potencial dentro del aula alincorporarse dentro de un buen ambiente de aprendizaje.
Evaluación de la innovación educativa e impacto de las estrategias metodológicas en el rendimiento estudiantil
Authors: Espinosa Cevallos Paola Alejandra ,   Instituto Universitario Japón Ecuador, Falcón Robalino Clara Paola , Macías Martínez Jessica Noemí ,   Institución Educativa Fiscal “Gonzalo Zaldumbide” Ecuador,   Institución Educativa Fiscal “Gonzalo Zaldumbide” Ecuador
Published: July 2024

La evaluación de la innovación educativa y su impacto en el rendimiento estudiantil revela que estrategias metodológicas innovadoras, como el aprendizaje basado en problemas, la gamificación y el uso de inteligencia artificial, mejoran significativamente los resultados académicos y el desarrollo de competencias transversales. Estas metodologías han mostrado aumentos notables en diversas áreas del conocimiento y niveles educativos. La inteligencia artificial, por ejemplo, demostró un aumento del 25% en el rendimiento en la educación superior, mientras que la gamificación tuvo un impacto del 19% en la educación secundaria. El aprendizaje basado en problemas fue especialmente eficaz en matemáticas, con una mejora del 23%. Además, el aprendizaje colaborativo y la evaluación formativa no solo elevaron el rendimiento académico, sino que también fortalecieron habilidades cruciales como el pensamiento crítico, la creatividad y la colaboración. La efectividad de estas estrategias varía según el contexto y el nivel educativo, subrayando la necesidad de adaptar las metodologías a las características específicas de los estudiantes y los entornos educativos. La investigación también destaca la importancia de la personalización y la adaptación de las innovaciones para maximizar su eficacia. Finalmente, se concluye que la continuidad en la investigación y el desarrollo de nuevas metodologías es esencial para mantener la relevancia y la calidad de la educación, aprovechando las tecnologías emergentes y las nuevas teorías pedagógicas para seguir mejorando los resultados educativos en diversos contextos.
Pilomatricoma of the Neck in a Young Boy: An Overlooked Entity
Authors: J Nitin
Published: July 2024

Pilomatricoma is known as one of the benign tumors of the skin appendages. This tumor originates from the matrix cells of the hair follicle. It usually presents as a superficial, firm mass, commonly found in the head and neck region which may pose a diagnostic challenge as it may resemble other common benign lesions such as, sebaceous and epidermoid cysts. Pilomatricoma is best diagnosed by excisional biopsy and histopathological examination. Pathologically, these skin lesions show the presence of basaloid cell islands, eosinophilic cytoplasmic cells without nuclei, as well as haemorrhage and calcification. They typically present as a superficial, firm, solitary, slow-growing mass of the dermis. The overlying skin may exhibit a bluish discoloration or tethering. Treatment consists of surgical excision. Recurrence is rare after complete resection. Malignant pilomatricomas have rarely been reported. We report a case of a young boy with pilomatrixoma of neck, surgical management and histopathological findings.
PGPR-Mediated Defense Priming: A Sustainable Paradigm for Combating Biotic and Abiotic Stresses in Agriculture
Authors: P Singh
Published: July 2024

In the face of complex biotic and abiotic stresses, modern agriculture seeks innovative solutions to ensure sustainable crop production. Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) emerges as powerful allies, offering a sustainable approach to fortifying plant defense mechanisms. This review delves into harnessing PGPR-mediated defense priming to combat both biotic and abiotic stresses in agriculture. Defense priming, a sophisticated mechanism acquired through exposure to primary stimuli, empowers plants to mount quicker and more resilient defense responses against subsequent challenges. PGPR induce a pre-conditioned state of heightened alertness, enabling rapid and robust defense responses upon stress encounters. This paradigm not only enhances plant resilience to pathogens and environmental stressors but also promotes sustainable practices by reducing chemical inputs. The review critically evaluates the mechanisms underlying PGPR-mediated priming, emphasizing its potential to modulate plant physiology, metabolite production, increased antioxidants enzymes, defense related enzymes activities and enhance stress tolerance. It further explores how PGPR can improve plant responses to a spectrum of stressors. This review also highlights PGPR-mediated defense priming as a cost-effective, enduring, chemical-free, and sustainable method for managing abiotic and biotic stresses in agriculture. Implementing this strategy offers effective crop protection with minimal fitness and environmental costs, even in harsh conditions.
Tri Hita Karana Based Learning Videos on Social Science Lesson Content
Authors: I Wayan Agus Suwastina  , Kadek Yudiana
Published: July 2024

Lack of learning media makes learning boring, and students lack awareness of problems surrounding each other and the environment. This research aims to create Tri Hita Karana-based learning video media by testing the feasibility, practicality, and effectiveness of the media used to improve student learning outcomes. This type of research is Research and Development with the ADDIE model. The subjects of this research were 3 experts, namely media experts, learning design experts and learning content experts to assess the suitability of the media, 1 teacher, and 27 grade V elementary school students involved in the practicality test and effectiveness test. The trial design used in this research is a pre-test and post-test design. The data collection methods used were questionnaires, observations and tests. The data analysis technique used is quantitative descriptive analysis. The research results show that the feasibility index for media experts and material testing is very good, and learning design experts are in a good category. The results of individual practicality tests, small group tests and student response tests are very good. The results of hypothesis testing on learning video media were declared effective in improving the learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students. This research concludes that the media developed is feasible, practical and effective in improving student learning outcomes in social studies learning content.
Teacher Strategies in the Potential Optimization of Children with Special Needs in Elementary School
Authors: Febriyani Herlina , Suyatno  , Zuhaery Muhammad
Published: July 2024

The implementation of inclusive education in Indonesia is facing various challenges, including issues with access to education, discriminatory treatment, and a lack of competent resources to implement inclusive education. Strategies employed by teachers to optimize the potential of children with special needs in elementary school were discussed. Therefore, this research aimed to ascertain information regarding teachers' strategies in optimizing the potential of inclusive students, despite the constraints posed by competent teachers, curriculum adaptability, and the quality and competency of teachers without special education background. Furthermore, this research used qualitative methods and a case study approach. Data collection was carried out by observing and interviewing school principals, class teachers, subject teachers, and students with special needs in elementary schools in Bengkalis Regency, Riau. The research concluded that strategies used by teachers in adapting to these limitations are crucial in providing optimal services to inclusive students. In some aspects, teachers' knowledge of well-established methods such as IEP and TEACCH cannot be fully implemented in school. However, every step and process was carried out with an method adjusted to the capabilities of school. These steps included assessment processes, communication with parents, development of educational goals, learning methods and procedures, learning materials, timeframes, achievement targets, and evaluation. Additionally, the availability of special support teachers was an essential requirement to effectively manage the inclusive education program.
TAM Perception of Teachers to Students' Learning Outcomes in Table Tennis Lesson
Authors: Nugraha Ugi , Ekawarna Ekawarna , Ali Muhammad , Adhanegara Try Arianto
Published: July 2024

The development of science and technology is increasingly rapid and penetrates into all aspects of life. One of the efforts to utilize technology is to use a variety of existing technologies in maximizing ongoing learning such as in PJOK learning (physical education, sports, and health). The purpose of this study is to analyse of teaching staff or teachers in order to maximize technology in teaching and learning activities, so that physical education, sports and health can run optimally. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling with total of 42 teachers. This research uses (mixed method) with explanatory design. The instrument of this study used a learning outcome question sheet and an observation sheet. The results of this study are teachers of PJOK subjects are more dominant with good categories based on gender, namely male teachers are superior and based on the range of years of service, namely teachers with a work period of 1-8 years are superior and the technology acceptance model (TAM) on teachers has an influence which is significant to student learning outcomes on the material of table tennis sports. Then the technology that continues to develop provides convenience in teaching and learning activities for physical education, sports and health lessons.
Increasing the Effectiveness of Fifth Grade Students' Dance Learning Through a Digital Encyclopedia
Authors: Firman Ardiyanto  , Atip Nurharini
Published: July 2024

The modern era of education demands digitalization in the teaching and learning process. Learning without using digital media that suits the participants' characteristics impacts arts learning outcomes at a low rate. This research aims to develop a digital encyclopedia of dance learning for fifth-grade elementary school students. This research method is Research & Development (R&D) with the ADDIE model. The research subjects consisted of 2 experts, 1 teacher and 26 students. Data collection techniques were observation, interviews, questionnaires and written tests. Quantitative and qualitative descriptive data analysis techniques. The research results show that the digital encyclopedia received 83.75% validity from material experts and 96% from media experts, which is a very feasible category. The digital encyclopedia was assessed as practical, with 95% of students being teachers, 91% being small group students, and 94% being large group students in the very good category. The effectiveness of digital encyclopedias in learning activities is proven by increasing the average learning outcomes of students with an N-Gain value of 0.6490. It can be concluded that the digital encyclopedia has criteria for feasibility, practicality and effectiveness in learning dance in grade V elementary school. This research implies that the digital encyclopedia of dance can be used by elementary school teachers in dance learning activities.
Critical Comments on the Law to Prevent Misuse of Communications Equipment No. (6) of 2008 in the Kurdistan Region – Iraq
Authors:   Department of Law, College of Law, Knowledge University, Omar Qader Anwer
Published: July 2024

يتلخص هذا البحث في تسليط الضوء على ملاحظات قانونية شكلية وموضوعية على قانون منع اساءة استعمال اجهزة الاتصالات رقم (6) لسنة 2008 في اقليم كوردستان – العراق. والذي شرع في ظل التطور الهائل الذي يشهده الاقليم في الاونة الاخيرة في مجال استخدام تقنيات الاجهزة الالكترونية العصرية ومن ضمنها وسائل واجهزةالاتصالات بانواعها المختلفة، ويكمن السبب في تشريع قانون خاص بمنع اساءة استعمال اجهزة الاتصالات العصرية هو انتشار العديد من الجرائم التي تعتبر في ذاتها قديمة لكنها ترتكب بوسائل حديثة واجهزة الكترونية، وبعض الجرائم مستحدثة لم تكن موجودة من قبل ولم تعالجها القوانين العقابية النافذة في الاقليم. على الرغم من الجانب الايجابي لهذا القانون الا انه لا يخلو من السلبيات سواء اكانت من ناحية الشكل والصياغة أو من ناحية الموضوع والمضمون. فضلاً عن انه تسبب في خلق نوع من التعارض والتكرار فيما بين نصوصه وبين النصوص العقابية الموجودة في قانون العقوبات النافذ. حاولنا من خلال البحث تحديد الملاحظات القيمة على القانون مع تحديد نقاط الضعف فيه، واقتراح البدائل لها، من اجل التمهيد لمواكبة قانون الاقليم مع تشريعات البلدان المتقدمة في معالجة اساءة استعمال اجهزة الاتصالات الحديثة، والحد من الجرائم التي ترتكب عن طريق هذه الاجهزة من اجل الحفاظ على امن المجتمع وسلامته وحماية كيان الاسرة في الاقليم.
An Evidence-based Practice Project to Evaluate Breathing Exercises on Dyspnea in Patients with Chronic Lung Disease
Authors: Fairall Maxym
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Dyspnea, or difficulty breathing, is a common symptom that affects individuals with chronic lung diseases, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), lung cancer, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, mesothelioma, and others. Nurses are the most frequently encountered providers at the bedside and have a unique obligation to treat the symptomology of these lung diseases. Nurses are charged with doing no harm and acting in the best interest of the patient; therefore, reducing dyspnea addresses these key ethical considerations (American Nurses Association, 2015).
Cross-national sanctions and green innovation: Worldwide investigation
Authors: Fu Qiang , Chang Chun-Ping
Published: July 2024

Research background: Cross-national sanctions are external factors with high uncertainty. The current situation of green innovation is not optimistic and the future of the uncertain development is worth exploring.
Purpose of the article: This study intends to investigate how cross-national sanctions affect green innovations by examining data from 130 countries from 1990 to 2020. We use six different forms of sanctions (including those from the U.S., EU, UN, as well as unilateral, plurilateral, and economic sanctions) as the primary explanatory variables, with environmental management innovations serving as a proxy for green innovations.
Methods: Difference-in-Difference (DID) technique; Logit model.
Findings & value added: The number of environmental management inventions produced by a nation's inventors is negatively affected by plurilateral and economic sanctions, as well as by the US and the EU sanctions, while other types of sanctions have weaker effects. In terms of sub-indicators, plurilateral and the US sanctions have a serious negative impact on air pollution control and water pollution control inventions, while plurilateral, The EU and economic sanctions have a negative impact on waste management innovations. However, unilateral and the UN sanctions have no apparent effect on any type of environmental technology. Further logit model tests show that the US and economic sanctions lead to a decrease in green innovations. Moreover, the difference between Asian and African countries is that the negative effects of plurilateral, the U.S., the EU, and economic sanctions are more obvious in African countries, while cross-national sanctions have no significant impact on Asian countries. The results of our study should help countries under sanctions to respond more effectively to environmental progress.
Consumer affinity as a key factor to mitigate reluctance to buy foreign products: The moderating role of organic and induced image to counteract negative communication campaigns and image crises
Authors: Serrano-Arcos M. Mar , Sanchez Fernández Raquel , Pérez-Mesa Juan Carlos
Published: July 2024

Research background: Anti-consumption practices, in particular consumers’ reluctance to buy (RTB) foreign products, are increasingly common in today’s globalised and interconnected markets. This phenomenon is accentuated by the impact of negative consumer dispositions (e.g., animosity or ethnocentrism), which contribute to an unfavourable perception of foreign products and, consequently, increase RTB. However, knowledge about possible factors that may mitigate this RTB foreign products is limited, and even less is known about the influence that positive dispositions (e.g., affinity) may have on consumer perceptions and consumption/non-consumption decisions. Moreover, consumers are inundated with information from various sources, which can significantly influence their perceptions and image of a product-country, especially in a context associated with negative communication campaigns and image crises.
Purpose of the article: This research delves into the study of consumer affinity towards a foreign country, understood as an emotional feeling or positive disposition of a consumer that may mitigate their RTB foreign products, which often results from negative communication campaigns and a country-product image crisis. In addition, its influence on perceived risk and value, and the impact of these on RTB, is investigated. The moderating effect of the organic and induced image formed by the consumer on the risk-value relationship is also analysed, determining whether the induced image undermines this relationship.
Methods: The empirical study focuses on the Spanish agri-food sector, which has been the subject of negative communication campaigns and image crises in foreign markets. The conceptual model was tested in a sample of German consumers, as Germany is the primary destination country for these products and has also been the origin of several image crises in this sector. PLS-SEM was used to validate the proposed hypotheses.
Findings & value added: This research underlines the importance of fostering feelings of affinity towards a country and its products as a means to counteract negative campaigns, increase perceived value and mitigate RTB in foreign destination markets. Companies and public institutions, which influence the formation of the induced image in consumers, can contribute to improving consumers’ perception of a product-country. By shedding light on these dynamics, this study offers valuable insights for companies trying to cope with image crises fuelled by negative communication campaigns, which are increasingly prevalent in the competitive international landscape.
Time varying characteristics of factors affecting carbon price in emission trading scheme in China: Evidence from SV-TVP-VAR approach
Authors: Hu Fang , Li Yubo , Wang Xianmei , Cook David Lee
Published: July 2024

Analysis of the factors influencing the price of carbon emissions trading in China and its time-varying characteristics is essential for the smooth operation of the carbon trading system. We analyse the time-varying effects of public concern, degree of carbon regulation, crude oil price, international carbon price and interest rate level on China’s carbon price through SV-TVP-VAR model. Among them, the quantification of public concern and the degree of carbon emission regulation is based on microblog text and government decisions. The results show that all the factors influencing carbon price are significantly time-varying, with the shocks of each factor on carbon price rising before 2019 and turning significantly thereafter. The short-term shock effect of each factor is more significant compared to the medium- and long-term, and the effect almost disappears at a lag of six months. Thanks to public environmental awareness, low-carbon awareness and the progress of carbon market management mechanisms, public concern has had the most significant impact on carbon price since 2019. With the promulgation of relevant management measures for the carbon market, relevant regulations on carbon emission accounting, financing constraints, and carbon emission quota allocation for emission-controlled enterprises have become increasingly mature, and carbon price signals are more sensitive to market information. The above findings provide substantial empirical evidence for all stakeholders in the market, who need to recognize that the impact of non-structural factors on the price of carbon varies over time. Government intervention also serves as a key aspect of carbon emission control and requires the introduction of relevant constraints and incentives. In particular, emission-controlling firms need to focus on the policy direction of the carbon market, and focus on the impact of Internet public opinion on business production while reducing carbon allowance demand and energy dependence.
La profesionalización artística femenina
Authors: Feijoó Valencia Ana Belén
Published: July 2024

Este artículo investiga el proceso de profesionalización de la artista Lolita Díaz Baliño (1905-1963) explorando sus primeros trabajos como ilustradora en las décadas de 1920 y 1930, su aportación como creadora durante el régimen franquista y su dedicación a la enseñanza en las últimas etapas de su vida. El objetivo principal es analizar las diversas dificultades que enfrentó, especialmente aquellas relacionadas con el género. Se examinarán aspectos como su formación autodidacta, su desarrollo en un territorio alejado de los principales centros de la industria cultural del país, o su crecimiento como creadora en el seno de una familia de artistas varones. Se hará hincapié en el peso de ciertos factores emocionales que influyeron en su manera de enfocar esta trayectoria, así como en las contradicciones presentes en la construcción de su identidad artística, que osciló entre una postura aparentemente favorable a la modernidad, y una adaptación e interiorización de los límites y expectativas convencionales impuestas a las mujeres artistas durante la primera mitad del siglo XX. Este análisis tiene como objetivo ofrecer una compresión más profunda acerca de los desafíos que encararon las mujeres en la profesionalización artística durante este periodo y, específicamente, de los obstáculos que complicaron la carrera individual de Díaz Baliño; esta, además, se desarrolló en una zona geográfica muy concreta: A Coruña (Galicia).