bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The use of diffusion chambers in embryotoxic research
Authors: Shabasheva Liliia V. , Protasova Galina A. , Popov Vadim B. , Radilov Andrey S.
Published: December 2022

Introduction. Currently, there are no standard methodological approaches that allow assessing the danger to human and animal reproduction of poorly soluble chemicals (industrial waste, products of destruction of organic substances, polymer materials), including substances that form complex poorly soluble systems with environmental objects. It may be impossible or ineffective to use standard routes of administration of such substances and complexes to assess their reproductive hazard. An attempt to find an experimental model for conducting toxicological and embryotoxicological studies that allow assessing the danger of prolonged interaction of poorly soluble compounds directly with tissue fluids was the main aim of the work. The study aims to investigate the possibility of using diffusion chambers to assess the reproductive hazard of poorly soluble chemicals. Material and methods. In experiments with chemicals, the researchers placed samples of dry preparations in the inner cavity of one of the rings. Experts sealed the ring on both sides with millipore membranes. The diffusion chambers obtained in this way were implanted into the abdominal cavity or under the skin in the cervical region of female rats during the most sensitive days of pregnancy to pathogenic effects. Results. When implanting diffusion chambers to animals, the possibility of assessing the embryotoxic properties of poorly soluble chemicals, such as bitumen-salt masses, polymer materials and coatings, etc., as well as soil contamination with substances potentially dangerous to the reproductive function of humans and animals is shown. With the help of diffusion chambers, experts assessed the embryotoxic activity of known dysmorphogens, cyclophosphamide, cadmium sulfate, as well as a number of polymer materials (di-paraxilylene film, acrylic acid copolymer, silloxane rubber), Scientists assessed soil contamination with a known insecticide and acaricide - endosulfan. Limitations. In the work, the experts used diffusion chambers with a volume of 400, 900 or 3000 m3. Conclusion. As a result of the experiments conducted, scientists determined that the presented method can be used to assess the reproductive hazard of poorly soluble chemicals (products of destruction of organic matter, polymer and endoprosthesis materials), when assessing the risk of prolonged presence of foreign bodies in tissues, when assessing soil contamination in places of chemical accidents, rocket crashes, storage and destruction of chemical weapons. Ethics. The study was carried out in compliance with the rules of bioethics approved by the European Convention for the Protection of Vertebrates Used for Experimental and Other Purposes (Protocol No. 4 of 8.11. 2022).
THE EFFECT OF MAINTENANCE TREATMENT WITH ERDOSTEINE ON EXACERBATION TREATMENT AND HEALTH STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH COPD: A POST-HOC ANALYSIS OF THE RESTORE DATASET
Authors: Calverley Peter M.A. , Papi Alberto , Page Clive , Paola Rogliani Paola , Dal Negro Roberto W , Cazzola Mario , Cicero Arrigo F , Wedzicha Jadwiga A
Published: December 2022

THE EFFECT OF MAINTENANCE TREATMENT WITH ERDOSTEINE ON EXACERBATION TREATMENT AND HEALTH STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH COPD: A POST-HOC ANALYSIS OF THE RESTORE DATASET Peter M.A. Calverley, Alberto Papi, Clive Page, Paola Rogliani, Roberto W. Dal Negro, Mario Cazzola, Arrigo F. Cicero, Jadwiga A. Wedzicha Aim: To explore the effect of erdosteine on COPD exacerbations, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and subjectively assessed COPD severity. Patients and methods: This post-hoc analysis of the RESTORE study included participants with COPD and spirometrically moderate (GOLD 2; post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second [FEV1] 50–79 % predicted; n = 254), or severe airflow limitation (GOLD 3; postbronchodilator FEV1 30–49 % predicted; n = 191) who received erdosteine 300 mg twice daily or placebo added to usual maintenance therapy for 12 months. Antibiotic and oral corticosteroid use was determined together with patientreported HRQoL (St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire, SGRQ). Patient and physician subjective COPD severity scores (scale 0–4) were rated at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for exacerbation severity, COPD severity, and treatment group. Comparisons between treatment groups used Student’s t-tests or ANCOVA as appropriate. Results: Among GOLD 2 patients, 43 of 126 erdosteine-treated patients exacerbated (7 moderate-to-severe exacerbations), compared to 62 of 128 placebo-treated patients (14 moderate-to-severe exacerbations). Among those with moderate-to-severe exacerbations, erdosteine-treated patients had a shorter mean duration of corticosteroid treatment (11.4 days vs 13.3 days for placebo, P = 0.043), and fewer patients required antibiotic treatment with/without oral corticosteroids (71.4% vs 85.8% for placebo, P < 0.001). Erdosteine-treated GOLD 2 patients who exacerbated showed significant improvements from baseline in SGRQ total scores and subjective disease severity scores (patient- and physician-rated), compared with placebo-treated patients regardless of exacerbation severity. Among GOLD 3 p atients, there were no significant differences between treatment groups on any of these measures. Conclusion: Adding erdosteine to the usual maintenance therapy of COPD patients with moderate airflow limitation reduced the number of exacerbations, the duration of treatment with corticosteroids and the episodes requiring treatment with antibiotics. Additionally, treatment with erdosteine improved HRQoL and patient-reported disease severity. Keywords: antibiotic, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, erdosteine, COPD exacerbation, health-related quality of life, systemic
PROGRESSIVE PULMONARY FIBROSIS IN LIGHT OF THE ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT 2022 CLINICAL GUIDELINES
Authors:   SO “National institute of phthisiology and pulmonology named after F. G. Yanovsky NAMS of Ukraine”, Gavrysyuk V. K. , Dziublyk Y. O. , Merenkova E. O. , Strafun O. V. , Bychenko O. V.
Published: December 2022

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis – is a specific form of chronic, progressive, fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown cause, which occurs primarily in 50 years and older patients, limited to the lungs, and is associated with the histopathologic and/or radiologic pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). In 2000 American thoracic society (ATS) and European respiratory society (ERS) published the first international; statement on diagnosis and treatment of IPF American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: diagnosis and treatment. International consensus statement. In 2011 there was published a new statement on diagnosis and treatment of IPF, approved by Japan respiratory society (JTS) and Latin American thoracis society (ALTS) – An Official ATS/ERS/JRS/AL : Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Evidence-based Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management. In 2015 section “Treatment” and in 2018 section “Diagnosis” were revised. It is known that in part of patients with such interstitial lung diseases (ILD) as idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, systemic sclerosis, pneumoconiosis, chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sarcoidosis the disease may acquire a progressive uncontrolled development with the combination of symptoms called progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). At the same time the results of successful use of antifibrotic therapy have been published recently (SENSCIS, INBUILD studies). All this provided the rationale for extended indications for use of antifibrotic therapy to cover other ILDs with the features of PPF. In this connection, ATS, ERS, JRS and ALAT experts published in May 2022 An Official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (an Update) and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis in Adults, in which along with the partial changes regarding the principles of diagnosis and treatment of IPF, the definition, diagnosis criteria and management of PPF due to other fibrosing ILDs were presented. The article presents the major statements of new guideline regarding the terminology, diagnosis and treatment of PPF. Key words: progressive pulmonary fibrosis, definition, diagnosis criteria, treatment.
Pre-Service Teachers Evaluating Online Texts About Learning Styles: There is Room for Improvement in Justifying the Credibility
Authors: Kulju Pirjo , Hämäläinen Elina , Mäkinen Marita , Räikkönen Eija , Kiili Carita
Published: December 2022

Teachers' abilities to critically evaluate the credibility of online information are fundamental when they educate critical online readers. This study examined pre-service teachers’ abilities to evaluate and justify the credibility of online texts on learning styles. Pre-service teachers (N = 169) read and evaluated two more and two less credible online texts on learning styles in a web-based environment. Most pre-service teachers were able to differentiate the more credible texts from the less credible ones but struggled with justifying the credibility. Pre-service teachers’ inaccurate prior beliefs about learning styles impeded questioning the less credible texts. Implications for teacher education are discussed.
UAS BAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: Henukh Sandi
Published: December 2022

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Pemanfaatan Teknologi Media Pembelajaran di Masa Pandemi Covid - 19
Authors: Amelia Julia
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pemanfaatan teknologi pembelajaran daring saat pandemi virus Covid-19 yang telah menyebar di seluruh dunia terutama Indonesia menggunakan platform google classroom, YouTube, WAG, Edmodo, Zoom, serta Googlemeet. Penelitian yang kami lakukan ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan cara mengumpulkan data dengan beberapa metode yang kami lakukan dalam penulisan artikel ini. Kami menggunakan metode wawancara, studi pustaka dan literatur, kemudian hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa teknologi memiliki banyak sekali peran dan manfaatnya dalam dunia pendidikan terlebih saat pembelajaran jarak jauh di tengah pandemi Covid-19 ini. Dengan melakukan wawancara kepada guru dan peserta didik, dapat disimpulkan bahwa teknologi media pembelajaran yang banyak di gunakan oleh Sekolah Dasar adalah WAG dan juga google classroom.
Tarian Tradisional Rabeka Amarasi
Authors: Thon Intan Yenri Melati
Published: December 2022

Tarian rabeka merupakan tarian daerah asal amarasi. Tarian ini merupakan salah satu peninggalan warisan budaya orang Amarasi.Tarian Rabeka biasa di pakai untuk penyambutan tamu atau tarian menyambut tamu.
Recent trials comparing definitions of gestational diabetes: a need to step back
Authors: Glasziou Paul
Published: December 2022

BackgroundIn 2013, the Australian Diabetes In Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) recommended an expanded definition for gestational diabetes (GDM). The RACGP, among other representative groups, questioned the evidence for change and continues to recommend the previous 2-step testing process using higher glucose cut-offs. ObjectiveThe changed definition has doubled the proportion of women diagnosed with GDM in Australia, despite Australian non-randomized studies showing no improvement in outcomes.We examined four recent large randomised trials – in the USA, New Zealand, and Iran - which evaluated the impact of GDM definitions on patient-relevant outcomes. All studies found increased numbers of women diagnosed but none found improvement in perinatal or maternal outcomes.DiscussionGiven these trials’ results showing no improvement in outcomes but increased treatment, costs, concerns, and inconvenience to women, the RACGP and others should review the diagnosis of gestational diabetes. Meanwhile general practitioners should continue to offer women the 2-step process.
Differential expression of PAX3 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: December 2022

Neurodegenerative diseases that affect the motor neurons, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), have little treatment options and are generally rapidly fatal (1, 2). We harnessed the power of unbiased, whole transcriptome differential gene expression analysis, utilizing primary patient cells and tissues to discover genes whose expression defines ALS using published and public data (3, 4). We found significant differential expression of PAX3, encoding paired box 3, in the skeletal muscle of patients with ALS. PAX3 was also differentially expressed in the induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived motor neurons of patients with ALS. PAX3 transcript was present at significantly higher levels in ALS patient skeletal muscle as compared to control skeletal muscle. These analyses will begin to define the transcriptional landscape of ALS.
Differential expression of FOXO4 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: December 2022

Neurodegenerative diseases that affect the motor neurons, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), have little treatment options and are generally rapidly fatal (1, 2). We harnessed the power of unbiased, whole transcriptome differential gene expression analysis, utilizing primary patient cells and tissues to discover genes whose expression defines ALS using published data (3, 4). We found significant differential expression of FOXO4, encoding forkhead box O4, in the skeletal muscle of patients with ALS. FOXO4 was also differentially expressed in the induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived motor neurons of patients with ALS. FOXO4 transcript was present at significantly lower levels in ALS patient skeletal muscle as compared to control skeletal muscle. These analyses will begin to define the transcriptional landscape of ALS.
Tarian Tradisional Rabeka
Authors: Thon Intan Yenri Melati
Published: December 2022

Tarian Rabeka merupakan tarian daerah asal Amarasi. Tarian ini merupakan salah satu peninggalan warisan budaya nenek moyang orang Amarasi. Tarian Rabeka biasa pakai untuk penyambutan tamu atau tarian menyambut tamu.
PATTERNS OF UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS AMONG SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS IN RIYADH CITY, SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: Alzahrani Saeed Gh
Published: December 2022

Unhealthy behaviors initiated at a young age tend to remain in adulthood. Accumulation of unhealthy behaviors has cumulative negative effects on health status. The aim of this study was to examine patterns of co-occurrence of unhealthy behaviors (smoking, physical inactivity, high sugar intake, low fruit and vegetable intake, and infrequent tooth brushing) among younger and older Saudi male adolescents. A stratified cluster random sample of 1213 Saudi Arabian male school students living in Riyadh city answered the adapted WHO Health Behavior in School-Aged Children (HBSC) questionnaire on health-related behaviors. The co-occurrence patterns of unhealthy behaviors were assessed using an observed-to-expected ratio (O/E) method. The results showed that the pattern of three unhealthy behaviors (smoking + high sugar intake + physical inactivity) co-occurred with the highest O/E ratio of 3.16 among younger adolescents. In comparison, the pattern of (smoking + high sugar intake + low fruit/vegetables intake) was high among older adolescents with O/E: 1.67. The current study identifies patterns of unhealthy behaviors among younger and older Saudi male adolescents. Identification of these patterns is important for health promotion interventions.
Reputation without practice? A dynamic computational model of the unintended consequences of open scientist reputations
Authors: Linde Maximilian , Pittelkow Merle-Marie , Schwarzbach Nina R , van Ravenzwaaij Don
Published: December 2022

The push for open science has produced many initiatives that arguably improve the quality of science, such as preregistration of research methods, more general availability of scientific articles in the form of preprints and open access articles, and the availability of (meta)data and code. Open science can have direct benefits for the career prospects of the individual through higher quality of the work and increased chance of publication (Allen & Mehler, 2019). However, being an outspoken advocate of open science might also have indirect positive effects on individual scientific careers, in the form of status in a scientific community, decisions for tenure, and eligibility for certain kinds of funding. In light of these benefits, it may be profitable for individual labs to appear to engage in open science practices, without actually putting in the associated effort or doing only the bare minimum. In this article, we explore two types of academic behavior through a dynamic computational model (cf. Smaldino & McElreath, 2016) of an academic community that rewards open science: 1) actively practicing open science and/or 2) advocating open science. Crossing these two types of behavior leads to four different kinds of labs and we examine which of them thrive in this academic community. Implications of the model results are discussed.
US-China differences in cognition and perception across 12 tasks: Replicability, robustness, and within-culture variation
Authors: Cao Anjie , Carstensen Alexandra , Gao Shan , Frank Michael C.
Published: December 2022

Cultural differences between the US and China have been investigated using a broad array of psychological tasks measuring differences between cognition, language, perception, and reasoning. We examine the robustness of several classic experimental paradigms in cross-cultural psychology. Using online convenience samples of adults, we conducted two large-scale replications of 12 tasks previously reported to show cross-cultural differences. Our results showed a heterogeneous pattern of successes and failures: five tasks yielded robust cultural differences across both experiments, while six showed no difference between cultures, and one showed a small difference in the opposite direction. We observed moderate reliability in all of the multi-trial tasks, but there was little shared variation between tasks. Additionally, we did not see within-culture variation across a range of demographic factors in our samples. Finally, as in prior work, cross-cultural differences in cognition (in those tasks showing differences) were not strongly related to explicit measures of cultural identity and behavior. All of our tasks, data, and analyses are available openly online for reuse by future researchers, providing a foundation for future studies that seek to establish a robust and replicable science of cross-cultural difference.
Amplification of far-right extremism in the United Kingdom: exploring far-right sentiment in mainstream media representations
Authors: Campbell Alex , McFarlane Paul
Published: December 2022

This working paper examines the potential amplification of far-right extremists views in mainstream news media representations reporting of terrorist events, following criticisms made by the head of Counter-Terrorism Policing in the United Kingdom. Particularly, whether far-right hostility and scepticism of Islam and the larger Muslim diaspora are reflected in the narrative structure and implied attitudes presented in mainstream news media. We find a fourfold increase in negative feelings connected to acts of violence such as shootings, knife assaults, hijackings, and bombs by thematically analysing mainstream news coverage of Islam and the larger Muslim diaspora. This increase in negative sentiment towards Islam is largely a reflection of the ideology and Islamophobic narratives of the far right in the United Kingdom. There could be significant ramifications for counter-terrorism strategy and media reporting norms, which should consider the influence of socially amplified news representations aligning with far-right beliefs.
Comparison of Effect of Yoga versus Aerobic Exercise on Waist Circumference, Waist-Hip Ratio and Body Mass Index in Overweight and Obese Adult Individuals
Authors: Khan S. , Agrawal R. , Memon S.
Published: December 2022

Background Obesity is becoming serious global public health issue due to sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits. Dietary and lifestyle practices are directly related to obesity, which can cause serious health problems like cardiac ailments, diabetes, and hypertension etc. Vast varieties of options are available for weight reduction including physical exercises, various diet plans and also the pharmacological agents. Physical activity improves the fitness of the individual and helps in reducing the ill effects of the obesity.

Objective To compare the effects of Yoga and Aerobic Exercise on weight circumference, waist-hip ratio (WHR) and body mass index (BMI) in overweight and obese individuals.

Method An experimental study was started with purposive sampling. Sixty overweight and obese individuals from the community were divided equally into two groups, one group was given supervised yoga asana and the other group was given supervised aerobic exercise for 6 weeks. Waist circumference, waist hip ratio and body mass index were taken pre and post intervention.

Result Statistically significant difference was seen in pre and post intervention value of waist circumference, waist hip ratio and body mass index in both the groups with the p value < 0.05. However there was no statistical significant difference noted in waist hip ratio in individuals performing aerobic exercises as p value was > 0.05.

Conclusion Both the interventions showed significant reduction in waist circumference, waist hip ratio and body mass index, while better results were noted in the individuals performing yoga asanas.
Preterm Birth, Exasperation to the South Asian Countries
Authors: Acharya R. , Panthee A. , Basnet R. , Adhikari S. , Ghimire N.
Published: December 2022

When a child is born before 37 weeks or 259 days of pregnancy, it is termed as preterm birth. Pre-term birth is prevalent in both developed and developing country. However, difference lies in their survival. In lower and middle income countries, most preterm babies die due to lack of even simple interventions. India ranks top in the world for deaths due to complications of preterm birth. Similarly, other South Asian countries, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal rank 3rd, 6th, 9th and 20th in the same. The aim of this review paper is to provide a landscape analysis on the burden of pre-term birth and challenges in the context of South Asian region. Databases such as PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar were searched from 2000 to 2020 and 27 articles are included in the study. It was found that pre-term birth causes huge burden in the form of morbidity, mortality as well as socio economic losses. Preterm birth was associated with increased sepsis, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, hypothermia, neurological and gastrointestinal complications. South Asian countries have distinct challenges in eliminating or reducing preterm births which are: poor quality health surveillance data, inadequate trained health workforce, insufficient finance and funding, service delivery and other methodological challenges. Ending pre-term birth is important as it is directly related to Sustainable Development Goal 3. Therefore, there should be increase in priority given to increase financing, quality data gathering, adopting innovative measures as well as joint efforts of all the sectors to control the pre-term birth.
Malignant Infantile Osteopetrosis with Bone Marrow Involvement
Authors: Khadga M. , Raihanur Rahman A. Z. M. , Benzamin Md , Ahamed N. , Akter S. , Nahid-E-Subha  , Hasan M. , Khan L. N. , Rukunuzzaman Md
Published: December 2022

Osteopetrosis (Marble bone disease) is a very rare congenital genetic disease of skeleton, resulting from defective bone resorption, due to functionally defective osteoclast, leading to accumulation of excessive bone mass. Malignant infantile osteopetrosis (MIO) is one of the varieties of osteopetrosis, which is fatal and is diagnosed in early infancy. Malignant infantile osteopetrosis is present with abnormal bone remodeling, hematological abnormities, features of extramedullary hematopoiesis. Radiology is the key of diagnosis. In this case, we present a 5-month-old male infant diagnosed as malignant infantile osteopetrosis, who presented with bronchopneumonia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, failure to thrive (FTT).
Photophobia as a Presenting Feature in Adie’s Tonic Pupil
Authors: Parajuli S. , Sharma S. , Shrestha R. , Chapagain S. , Singh P. , Shrestha R.
Published: December 2022

A 34 years old female presented with complains of photophobia since 6-7 months. On examination, she had anisocoria of 4 mm in room light which increased in bright light. The left pupil was dilated and unresponsive to direct and indirect light stimuli. It did however, constrict slowly on near fixation followed by slow re-dilatation on distance fixation. A diagnosis of Adie’s tonic pupil was made since left pupil constricted with instillation of dilute pilocarpine 0.1%. Her symptoms of photophobia and blurred vision immediately resolved. Photochromatic glasses and dilute pilocarpine 0.1% three times a day were prescribed. Prompt symptomatic relief of photophobia and blurred vision was observed.
When robots join our team: A configuration theory of employees’ perceptions of and reactions to Robotic Process Automation
Authors: Waizenegger Lena , Techatassanasoontorn Angsana A.
Published: December 2022

Robotic process automation (RPA) as a lightweight automation technology has witnessed an increasing uptake in the industry in recent years. Despite considerable changes in employees’ tasks and processes brought about by the introduction of RPA, there is a lack of research that explores how employees react to an RPA implementation. Hence, the goal of this research is to understand employees’ perceptions of and reactions to RPA as these affect their interaction with the technology and, ultimately, their adoption and use. To address this research gap, we conducted a case study at a financial institution in New Zealand and interviewed 18 employees of the business units and members of the RPA team. Building on a configurational approach, we developed a mid-range theory and identified four distinct configurations that show how employees’ perceived consequences of software robots on their jobs influenced their collaboration with the automation team, their attitude towards the change in work tasks and processes and ultimately their interactions with software robots and attribution of software robots’ roles and performance. Our findings may inform implementation and change management strategies and accommodation initiatives to support employees’ needs to facilitate adoption, which is crucial for organisations to realise the benefits of RPA.
Gender bias in AI-based decision-making systems: a systematic literature review
Authors: Nadeem Ayesha , Marjanovic Olivera , Abedin Babak
Published: December 2022

The related literature and industry press suggest that artificial intelligence (AI)-based decision-making systems may be biased towards gender, which in turn impacts individuals and societies. The information system (IS) field has recognised the rich contribution of AI-based outcomes and their effects; however, there is a lack of IS research on the management of gender bias in AI-based decision-making systems and its adverse effects. Hence, the rising concern about gender bias in AI-based decision-making systems is gaining attention. In particular, there is a need for a better understanding of contributing factors and effective approaches to mitigating gender bias in AI-based decision-making systems. Therefore, this study contributes to the existing literature by conducting a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of the extant literature and presenting a theoretical framework for the management of gender bias in AI-based decision-making systems. The SLR results indicate that the research on gender bias in AI-based decision-making systems is not yet well established, highlighting the great potential for future IS research in this area, as articulated in the paper. Based on this review, we conceptualise gender bias in AI-based decision-making systems as a socio-technical problem and propose a theoretical framework that offers a combination of technological, organisational, and societal approaches as well as four propositions to possibly mitigate the biased effects. Lastly, this paper considers future research on the management of gender bias in AI-based decision-making systems in the organisational context.
Digital Kaizen: An Approach to Digital Transformation
Authors: Dang-Pham Duy , Hoang Ai-Phuong , Vo Diem-Trang , Kautz Karlheinz
Published: December 2022

While digital transformation creates opportunities across all industries, many organisations and practitioners struggle to grasp what conducting digital transformation entails and seek directions for how digital transformation programs, especially large and complex ones, can be executed. In response, recent studies have offered such directions and models for guiding digital transformation and put forward suggestions for steps and phases of digital transformation, as well as drivers, enablers, and inhibitors. Many of these proposals are based on the dynamic capabilities framework as a theoretical foundation and invite more research to develop further and/or to refine existing models for digital transformation, especially investigating how dynamic capabilities contribute to digital transformation. In this case study, we explore Digital Kaizen, a systematic approach to conduct large-scale digital transformation developed and applied at our case organisation FPT Software. This approach integrates the Kaizen philosophy into digital transformation practices that lead to digital improvements and transformation of some of the company’s human resource management processes and its business model. Our analysis and our reflections on our findings lead us to propose a novel Digital Kaizen process model for digital transformation informed by the dynamic capabilities framework.
Use of the individual educational plan by teachers in Slovenian primary schools
Authors: Ograjšek Sabina , Kurnik Tjaša , Mithans Monika
Published: December 2022

Teachers play a key role in the optimal development of pupils with special educational needs (SEN) by providing an inclusive learning environment. Strategies used for the education of pupils with SEN are typically based on an individual educational plan (IEP). Based on extant literature, we aimed to understand (1) whether primary school teachers were involved in the preparation of the IEP, (2) the extent to which they were familiar with the adjustments written in the IEP, and (3) the significance of the role played by the IEP in a teacher’s daily work. Eighty-nine primary school teachers from different schools in north-east Slovenia participated in this questionnaire-based research. The results show that fewer than half of the teachers were always involved in the preparation of the IEP for the pupils with SEN they teach. A few reported that they had not taken part in the preparation of pupils’ IEP at all. Furthermore, just over half of participants were familiar with all the adjustments recorded in the IEP. There were also differences in the responses to the research based on the professional title and experience of the teachers. The differences were in favour of teachers with more experience and teachers with more senior professional titles. We also found that most teachers believed that an IEP plays an important role when working with pupils with SEN and writing a regular lesson plan. Our findings represent the starting point for the preparation of education for pupils with SEN and act as a basis for the self-evaluation of a teacher’s pedagogical work.
The Greek version of the Perceptions Of Sex Offenders Scale
Authors: Constantinos Togas , Fotini Mavrogiorgi , Aikaterini Stylianoudaki , Maria Maniou
Published: December 2022

This study presents a preliminary psychometric evaluation of the Greek version of the Perceptions of Sex Offenders scale (PSO) in a community sample in Greece and examines the sociodemographic differences in its score. The participants were 452 people between 18 and 74 years old (mean age: 38). There were 141 men (31.27%) and 310 women (68.73%). The results supported a two-factor structure for the Greek PSO (factor I = Sentencing and Management and factor II = Stereotype Endorsement), while the third factor of the original PSO (“Risk Perception”) was not supported. These subscales demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha was .88 for the full scale with 18 retained items, .90 for the Sentencing and Management subscale and .83 for the Stereotype Endorsement subscale). There was also preliminary evidence for adequate construct validity. The older participants and those with lower educational levels asked for harsher managing and sentencing of sex offenders and had more stereotypes. The Greek version of the PSO is reliable, easy to administer and can be used for research and clinical purposes in men and women. This highlights the necessity for the cultural adaptation of the PSO in many other languages and countries. Future studies could use the PSO in specific samples like students, social workers, psychologists, correctional or judicial employees, police officers etc. to evaluate the possible differences between these groups.
Teacher's Efforts in Developing Student Morals in the Age New Normal (Upaya Guru dalam Pembinaan Akhlak Siswa di Masa New Normal)
Authors: Muliyani Muliyani , Usman Usman , Arsam Arsam
Published: December 2022

This study aims to identify and describe 1) Teacher's efforts in fostering the morals of Muhammadiyah Kendari High School students, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic and 2) Factors influencing the implementation of Kendari Muhammadiyah High School students' moral development, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is a type of qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data analysis was carried out by analyzing the data obtained from interviews, field notes and other materials systematically so that they were easy to understand and inform others. The results of the study show that 1. The teacher's efforts in fostering the morals of SMA Muhammadiyah Kendari students, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, are a) habituation. b) the example of the teacher. and c) giving advice, and. 2. Factors influencing the implementation of moral development for Muhammadiyah Kendari High School students, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, namely a) Internal factors consisting of 1) heredity. and 2) the student's self-awareness factor. and, b) External factors, namely 1) family environment, 2) Educational environment, and 3) Community environment.Keywords: Moral Development, Teacher Efforts
The Influence of Learning Discipline on Learning Achievement of Islamic Religious Education (Pengaruh Disiplin Belajar Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Pendidikan Agama Islam)
Authors: Aini Nurul , Syahrul Syahrul , Mu'min Sitti Aisyah
Published: December 2022

This study aims to measure the effect of learning discipline on student achievement in Islamic Religious Education subjects. This type of research is quantitative with correlational techniques, data collected through questionnaires to 33 samples from class IV to class VI. Data analysis used descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that: 1) Student learning discipline in Islamic Religious Education subjects was included in the good category, obtaining 36.37%. This value exceeds the moderate category which gets 33.33%, while the very good category gets 30.30%. However, for the category of less or less, it does not show the value or frequency. 2) Student achievement in Islamic Religious Education subjects is included in the high category with a percentage reaching 78.8%, while other categories such as the high category reaching 21.2% and the medium, low and very low categories do not indicate any value or frequency. 3) There is a significant influence between learning discipline and student achievement in Islamic Religious Education subjects, this is evidenced by the value of tcount < ttable i.e. 1.138 < 1.69236. The contribution of student learning discipline only affects as much as 43%, while the remaining 57% comes from other factors not disclosed in this study.Keywords: Learning Discipline, Learning Achievement, Islamic Religious Education
Educating and Enlightening: A Portrait of the Muhammadiyah Social Movement in Wolo during the Old Order (Mendidik dan Mencerahkan: Potret Gerakan Sosial Muhammadiyah di Wolo pada Masa Orde Lama)
Authors: Obaid Moh. Yahya , Rosmini Rosmini , Rizal Rizal
Published: December 2022

This study aims to analyze the history of Muhammadiyah's contact with Wolo District, its existence and political dynamics, and its social pattern of Da'wah during the Old Order period. The study design is ex post facto research. Data were obtained through documents, interviews and observations, and were analyzed by heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The results of this study indicate that since 1957 Wolo has become a branch of the Kolaka Regency Muhammadiyah and experienced rapid development after the arrival of immigrants from the Waru Ponre, Bone Regency. During the old order, Muhammadiyah Wolo experienced a period of contamination with the DI-TII movement, politically channeling its aspirations to Masyumi and opposing the ruling political ideology (PNI) which synergized with the PKI. The social pattern of Dakwah Muhammadiyah Wolo in rectifying the religion of the ummah during the Old Order era used 5 (five) approaches namely: indoctrination, moral reasoning, forecasting consequences, value clarification, as well as ibrah and amtsal. In addition to the five approaches, four internalization strategies are also applied, namely: exemplary strategy, problem/case analysis, instilling contextual educational values, and strengthening values. The social fact of da'wah is manifested by charitable efforts in the fields of education, health and socio-economics.Keywords:     Educate, Enlighten, Social Movement, Muhammadiyah, Old Order
Understanding Journalisms: From Information to Entertainment by Persuasion and Promotion
Authors: Bernier Marc-François
Published: December 2022

There is no one journalism. There are several journalisms with different aims and functions. They could be positioned on a continuum from the highest democratic functions to the deepest needs for entertainment, a continuum from reason to emotion, from democracy to diversion.
Peran Literasi Baca Tulis Dalam Menumbuhkan Minat Membaca Siswa di Madrasah Tsnawiyah Negeri
Authors: Siregar Mhd Rizkiy Bahar , Angelina Annisa Dahlila , Maisarah Maisarah , Annisa Liza , Mardianto Mardianto , Haidir Haidir
Published: December 2022

The School Literacy Movement (GLS) which is being promoted by the MTsN 2 Medan school which aims to increase students' interest in books, even if it is only a sheet and frees them to read any book. However, not all students are enthusiastic about reading literacy, even though the school has made extracurriculars based on reading and writing. The research method used was descriptive research using a survey approach. The subjects studied were all students at MTsN 2 Medan from grades VI, VII, XI, however, it was narrowed down to 30 people, with 10 samples taken at each grade level. Collecting data in the study was carried out by interview, observation, and documentation methods. The data obtained in this study were then analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis and focused on using the Miles & Huberman model which consisted of data reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The results of the analysis of this study indicate that the reading literacy activities carried out by MTsN 2 Medan schools provide good results and the growing interest in reading and writing of students. 'an. And the school also makes every class and corner of the school in the form of slogans that are easy for students to read and each class is provided with bookshelves that make it easier for students to read.
STRUCTURING OF KNOWLEDGE AS A METHOD OF IMPROVEMENT DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN THE PRODUCTION OF ENTOMOPHAGES
Authors: Chernova I. , Lysenko V.
Published: December 2022

The article is devoted to the issue of creating intelligent decision support systems in the production of entomophages using data mining, structural synthesis, frame-based modeling, a precedent approach.The aim of the study was to improve intelligent decision support systems in the production of entomophages based on knowledge structuring.The object of research is the processes of using information flows used to manage the production of entomophages.Using the FreeMind software environment, the factors influencing the decision-making processes in the production of entomophages are structured in the form of an associative map.The components of decision-making regarding the quality assurance of entomological products under conditions of uncertainty are noted.A frame structure of information flows in the management of the production of entomophages has been developed.The algorithm for constructing an intelligent decision support system in the production of entomophages has been improved.Directions for improving intelligent decision support systems in the production of entomophages are proposed based on the structuring of knowledge using frames and associative maps using data mining, previous technological experience in the form of knowledge bases of precedents and actions of a human operator in production management processes.The results of research can serve as an information base for the development of decision theory in the production of entomophages.
SIMULATION OF THE GRAIN DRYING PROCESS IN BUNKER DRYERS USING HELIOCOLLECTORS
Authors: Kotov B. , Kalinichenko R. , Stepanenko S. , Hryshchenkp V. , Pantsyr Yu. , Herasymchuk I.
Published: December 2022

Drying is the main method of preparing agricultural materials for storage. Today, there are a variety of drying plants in the world that use solar radiation energy to heat a drying agent or drying material. But most designs of solar dryers are adapted to work in stationary conditions, special rooms. Reducing energy consumption for drying grain materials is an urgent problem, which is solved in two main ways - technical modernization of existing drying equipment and development of new energy-saving methods and modes of drying agricultural materials and their implementation on existing and upgraded facilities. Both the first and second way of solving the problem of energy saving is based on a mathematical description of the processes of heat and mass transfer.The mathematical model of thermal modes of the drying unit is a set of interconnected models of its individual elements with external kinematic parameters (atmospheric air temperature, intensity of solar radiation, etc.). The model of a single element of the system is a system of differential equations in differential form, limit and initial conditions, which reflect the basic physical dependences of the studied processes.The aim of the research was to formulate a mathematical model based on the theory of heat and mass transfer to determine the dynamics of the development of interconnected nonstationary fields of temperature and moisture content of the material and the drying agent - air.Numerical implementation of the proposed mathematical models in a standard mathematical package allows to analyze the performance of equipment, in particular film solar collectors, for convective drying of dispersed agricultural materials in the layer depending on the parameters of the feed material, solar radiation intensity or (and) heat generator capacity atmospheric air.
Madrasah Diniah as Media Teaching and Learning Islamic Moderation Values at Qurâ€™an Learning Centers
Authors: Hasanah Nur Zaytun , Sutra Shafira Dhaisani , Admojo Sutta Wira , Saleh M Nurul Ikhsan
Published: December 2022

AbstractMadrasah diniah has an essential role in educating the younger generation concerning instilling Islamic values from an early age. Moderation Islam (wasathiyah Islam) has now become a school of Islamic thought that has become a discourse. This research aimed to interpret madrasah diniah education as a medium for teaching and learning Islamic moderation values to students of Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran (Qurâ€™an Learning Center). The research method used qualitative. This research was conducted at Baiturrahman Mosque, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The subjects were three Qurâ€™an Learning Center teachers of the Baiturrahman Mosque. This research used data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and secondary sources. The data analysis technique used in the form of content analysis techniques. Based on the results of the research, it was found that early madrasah diniah education can be used as a medium of teaching and learning to instill Islamic moderation values.Â Â AbstrakMadrasah diniah memiliki peran penting dalam mendidik generasi muda dalam kaitannya menanamkan nilai-nilai Islam sejak dini. Moderasi Islam (wasathiyah Islam) telah menjadi aliran pemikiran Islam yang menjadi pembicaraan. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menginterpretasikan pendidikan madrasah diniah sebagai media pengajaran dan pembelajaran nilai-nilai moderasi Islam pada santri Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif. Penelitian dilakukan di Masjid Baiturrahman, Sleman, Yogyakarta. Subjek penelitian adalah tiga guru santri Taman Pendidikan Al-Quran Masjid Baiturrahman. Penelitian menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan sumber sekunder. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan berupa teknik analisis konten. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, ditemukan bahwa pendidikan madrasah diniah dapat dijadikan sebagai media pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai moderasi Islam.Â Â
Strategi Guru Sosiologi dalam Meningkatkan Evaluasi Hasil Belajar Berbasis Komputer dan Smartphone Pascazonasi
Authors: Aini Ika Nurul , Purwasih Joan Hesti Gita
Published: December 2022

Abstrak Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil, tantangan, dan strategi guru dalam menghadapi Evaluasi Hasil Belajar Berbasis Komputer dan Smartphone (EHB-BKS) SMA Negeri di Kota Malang. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Penentuan informan penelitian menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Informan penelitian yaitu siswa, guru mata pelajaran Sosiologi, dan wakil kepala sekolah bidang kurikulum. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Validitas data diperoleh melalui triangulasi sumber. Data penelitian dianalisis secara interaktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa guru memberikan informasi dan pengenalan bentuk-bentuk soal EHB-BKS sejak dini, yaitu mulai dari kelas X. Guru juga menerapkan strategi penguatan pemahaman soal dengan membagi kisi-kisi soal, memberikan latihan-latihan soal, dan melakukan pembahasan soal. Secara tidak langsung, guru dapat mengevaluasi dan menguatkan materi Sosiologi dari kelas X hingga kelas XII. Upaya tersebut dapat berpengaruh pada peningkatan hasil EHB-BKS.Â AbstractThe research aimed to determine the results, challenges, and strategies of teachers in dealing with Computer and Smartphone-Based Learning Outcomes Evaluation (EHB-BKS) in Malang City Senior High School. The type of research conducted was descriptive qualitative. The determination of research informants used a purposive sampling technique. Research informants were students, teachers of sociology subjects, and vice principals in the field of curriculum. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data obtained through triangulation of sources. The analysis technique used interactive analysis. The result showed that the teacher provided information and introduced the forms of EHB-BKS questions from an early age, starting from class X. The teachers also implemented strategies to strengthen understanding of the questions by dividing the grid of questions, the gave practice questions, and discussing the questions. Indirectly, the teacher can evaluate and strengthen the Sociology material from class X to class XII. These efforts can have an effect on increasing the results of EHB-BKS.