bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The relationship between peer social support and the stress level of midwife students who compile a thesis at Universitas Airlangga
Authors: Sri Rejeki Lailatul Hikmah  , Azimatul Karimah  , Budi Prasetyo
Published: January 2024

Background: Students working on their thesis are susceptible to experiencing stress due to the pressure received from their supervisors, self-imposed demands to graduate quickly, or the fear of running out of study time. One factor to alleviate stress is the presence of support from close individuals to help and boost motivation and confidence in facing the difficulties, especially during the thesis writing process. This research aimed to analyze the relationship between peer social support and the stress levels of midwifery students working on their thesis at Universitas Airlangga. Methods: This research was conducted using the analytical observational quantitative method with a cross-sectional design. The sampling method used total sampling. The study involved a total of 70 regular 7th-semester midwifery students. The analysis method used the Spearman Rank test. Results: The research analysis resulted showed a p-value of 0.304. The calculated p-value is 0.304 > α (0.05), meaning there was no relationship between peer social support and stress levels. Conclusion: There was no relationship between peer social support and the stress levels of midwifery students working on their thesis at Universitas Airlangga. The next researchers are advised to investigate factors other than peer social support that can influence stress.
Collaboration between Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) institutions and manufacturing companies in tackling skills shortage in Cross River state
Authors: Philip Ofre Osang  , Patrick B. Asu-Nandi
Published: January 2024

Cross River State is characterized with dominance of manufacturing and company industries which have contributed to the state through skill development. This study examines the collaboration between students work experience scheme (SIWES) institutions and manufacturing companies in tackling skills shortages in Cross River State. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. The study adopted a correlational research survey design. The sample for the study were 81 lecturers/instructors and 52 manufacturing companies workers which were carefully selected through multistage stratified sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire tagged “SIWES Institutions Collaborating with Manufacturing Companies for Skills Shortage (SICMCSS)” and data were collected by the researchers. A reliability coefficient of 0.88 was established for the study through split-half method. The study revealed that provision of training equipment, training and retraining of SIWES personnel, absorption of SIWES student for industrial attachment, provision of adequate fund and provision of training workshops to SIWES institutions are some of the roles of manufacturing companies in tackling skills shortage in Cross River State and hence a positive relationship exist between manufacturing companies and SIWES institutions in Cross River State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the synergy between manufacturing companies and SIWES institutions should be improve, employment in manufacturing companies should be based on skills, SIWES trainees should be absorbed by the companies for employment and so on.
Evaluation of Technical and Vocational Education Programme of Nigerian Correctional Service Reformatory Institutions in Cross River State
Authors: UBI OFEM USANI  , PATRICK B. ASU-NANDI
Published: January 2024

The evaluation of the programmes in the institutions dealing with juvenile offenders in Cross River State is long overdue. This study was patterned on the discrepancy evaluation model aimed at evaluating the technical and vocational Education Training (TVET) programmes for inmates of Nigerian Correctional Service Reformatory Centres in Cross River State. The main thrust of this study is to evaluate the extent to which practices on technical and vocational education and training programme have adhere to; The objectives of the study are to consider the criteria for assigning inmates to different trades, adequacy of curriculum content and facilities. A survey research design was adopted, the total respondents of the study consisted of 394 persons. The total population of 394 was studied, hence no sampling procedure was used. A structured questionnaire with three sections, (A - C) was used as instrument for data collection comprising forty-four items. The items in section A and C were structured on a five-point Likert scale, while section B adopted a check list response type questions of ‘YES or NO’. the instrument was pilot tested on 236 respondents who were not part of the population for the study after being subjected to face validation by three experts. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was calculated to be 0.83 using Cronbach Alpha formula. Three research questions and three hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. Frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while t-test statistics were employed to test the hypotheses. Among other findings, on the criteria for assigning inmates into technical and vocational areas in the reformatory institutions, the identified four useful criteria usually adopted as interest of the inmates, sex of the inmates, educational background and societal needs. The study equally showed gross inadequacies in the training facilities used for the skill acquisition needs of the inmates (representing 33.33%). Findings of the study showed quite a number of instructional techniques are used for instruction in the reformatory institutions to include among others individualized instruction, demonstrations and questions techniques. Based on these findings’ recommendations were made among others that interest of the inmates should be considered seriously in assigning them into technical and vocational areas, the idea is to ensure that the inmates do not abandon training due to disgust and boredom. Previous technical and vocational experience or job was equally recommended, this was to tailor training to the needs, aptitudes and abilities of the inmates.
Convolutional Neural Network Model for Sex Determination Using Femur Bones
Authors: Nasien Dewi , Adiya M. Hasmil , Afrianty Iis , Farkhan Mochammad , Butar-Butar Rio Juan Hendri
Published: January 2024

Forensic anthropology is the critical discipline that applies physical anthropology in forensic education. One valuable application is the identification of the biological profile. However, in the aftermath of significant disasters, the identification of human skeletons becomes challenging due to their incompleteness and difficulty determining sex. Researchers have explored alternative indicators to address this issue, including using the femur bone as a reliable sex identifier. The development of artificial intelligence has created a new field called deep learning that has excelled in various applications, including sex determination using the femur bone. In this study, we employ the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) method to identify the sex of human skeleton shards. A CNN model was trained on 91 CT-scan results of femur bones collected from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, comprising 50 female and 41 male patients. The data pre-processing involves cropping, and the dataset is divided into training and validation subsets with varying percentages (60:4, 70:30, and 80:20). The constructed CNN architecture exhibits exceptional accuracy, achieving 100% accuracy in both training and validation data. Moreover, the precision, recall, and F1 score attained a perfect score of 1, validating the model's precise predictions. The results of this research demonstrate excellent accuracy, confirming the reliability of the developed model for sex determination. These findings demonstrate that using deep learning for sex determination is a novel and promising approach. The high accuracy of the CNN model provides a valuable tool for sex determination in challenging scenarios. This could have important implications for forensic investigations and help identify victims of disasters and other crimes.
Implementation of Big Data Information System Using Open-Source Metabase for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Data Visualization in Surabaya
Authors: Budiarti Rizqi Putri Nourma , Sukaridhoto Sritrusta , Zuhdi Ubaidillah , Rasyid Alfandino , Sonhaji Agus Imam
Published: January 2024

Civil registration involves the mandatory and continuous documentation of important life events of a country's population under local legal requirements. In many countries, these documents are required to access government services such as education, healthcare, social services, formal employment, insurance benefits, and inheritance rights. Indonesia should prioritize building a comprehensive Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) using a big data information system to ensure every individual has a legal identity, can access government services, and collect accurate and reliable statistics on vital events through geospatial maps. Surabaya, a city in Indonesia, still needs a comprehensive Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system. We produce many informative visualizations from the query and modeling processes in Metabase. Based on the PIECES framework, this application's importance level is 4.56 or 91.25%, meaning the application is important, and the satisfaction level is 4.29 or 85.76%, meaning the application is satisfied for the respondents. This research provides a brief overview of how Metabase works and how it can be used to generate visualizations of job-type data. It demonstrates the ease with which visualizations can be changed and customized. It had a good affordability point, making its implementation easier and more beneficial. It also emphasizes the importance of having a powerful tool like Metabase for data analysis and decision-making, especially for the dispendukcapil as a civil registration agency.
Teachers’ Acceptance and Readiness to Use Augmented Reality Book to Teach English Vocabulary in Kindergartens
Authors: Muryanti Elise , Pransiska Rismareni , Novrianti - , Arkanasya Ummayah Yasifa , Noer Azhari Azman Mohamed
Published: January 2024

English is currently introduced in several Kindergartens in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The focus of introducing English in Kindergartens is introducing simple instruction and vocabulary. The literature review and initial observations show that teaching materials and learning resources to introduce English are still limited. This study aims to explore kindergarten teachers' perspectives on storytelling and using Augmented reality books. This research used a mixing method. The participants in this subject were 57 Kindergarten teachers in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The data of this research was collected through questionnaires and interviews. First, the questionnaire was distributed to explore teachers' acceptance and readiness to use augmented reality storybooks in teaching English vocabulary in a classroom. To validate the data from the questionnaire and interview, they were triangulated. The result shows that most teachers do not have a background in English qualification. They believe that AR can be useful in teaching English vocabulary. Regarding readiness to implement the AR book, the teacher feels optimistic about using the AR stories in the classroom. The teachers believe that AR can motivate children to learn. The respondent teachers accept AR and believe that AR books can benefit children in learning English vocabulary. The ease of using AR and the benefits of AR for teaching vocabulary encourage teachers' readiness to utilize AR storybooks for teaching English vocabulary to Kindergartners. Based on the result of this research, the AR storybook is designed to teach English to Children in Indonesia Kindergarten.
ANALISIS PENGGUNAAN SKA FORM E TERHADAP PEMBEBASAN BEA MASUK PADA PELANGGAN PT LOGISKLIK GEMILANG INDONESIA
Authors: Setianti Elisa , Jamil Achmawati Novel Nurillah
Published: January 2024

PT Logisklik Gemilang Indonesia adalah sebuah perusahaan freight forwarding yang beroperasi dalam lingkup ekspor-impor dengan memiliki sejumlah mitra dan vendor transportasi di Indonesia. Dalam upayanya untuk mengefisiensikan biaya dengan meraih pembebasan bea masuk, diperlukan untuk memperhatikan fungsi Form E sebagai alternatif dalam mengurangi hingga membebaskan bea masuk. Form E adalah dokumen yang diperlukan untuk memperoleh potensi pengurangan atau pembebasan bea masuk, terutama pada barang-barang yang diimpor dari China. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak penggunaan SKA Form E terhadap pembebasan bea masuk pada Pelanggan PT Logisklik Gemilang Indonesia. Metode yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Diharapkan bahwa penelitian ini akan memberikan pemahaman yang berharga bagi PT Logisklik Gemilang Indonesia. dan perusahaan sejenis dalam industri logistik. Dengan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang penggunaan SKA Form E, perusahaan dapat mengoptimalkan proses impor, meningkatkan efisiensi, dan mengurangi hingga membebaskan bea masuk secara signifikan namun tetap mematuhi peraturan yang berlaku.

Kata kunci: SKA Form E, ACFTA, Bea Masuk
The Influence of Product Quality and Digital Marketing on Customer Loyalty in Coffee Bean Products at Titik Tuju Kediri
Authors: Rahmadi Afif Nur , Sudarmiatin  , Wardana Ludi Whisnu
Published: January 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of product quality and digital marketing partially and simultaneously on customer loyalty to coffee bean products at Point Tuju Kediri. The population in this study were customers who bought coffee bean products, with a sample of 96 respondents. The sampling technique is to use Non-Probability Sampling. This research focuses on marketing issues, especially to determine how much influence product quality and digital marketing have on loyal customers. Based on the results of the study And analysis, we can conclude that Product quality significantly affects customer loyalty to coffee bean products in Point Tuju Kediri, and digital marketing partially has no effect on customer loyalty. Product quality and digital marketing simultaneously significantly affect customer loyalty to coffee bean products in Point Tuju Kediri.
A Novel Scoring System for Humane Endpoints in Mice with Cecal Ligation and Puncture-Induced Sepsis
Authors: Ferguson Lindsey T , Rashied Ammar A , Liang Zhe , Yumoto Tetsuya , Anyalebechi Jerome C , Swift David A , Hernandes Marina S , Krafty Robert T , Coopersmith Craig M , Lee Vanessa K
Published: January 2024

Animal-based research is essential to the study of sepsis pathophysiology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. However, animal models of sepsis are often associated with high mortality because of the difficulty in predicting imminent death based on premortem assessment of the animals. The
use of validated visual scoring would allow researchers to systematically identify humane endpoints but visual approaches require high interobserver agreement for accurate results. The objective of this study was to establish a scoring system for mice undergoing cecal ligation and puncture
(CLP)-induced sepsis based on 3 visual parameters: respiratory status, activity and response to stimulus (ASR), and eye appearance, with scores ranging from 0 to 3. In the first study, we evaluated interobserver agreement. Veterinary and investigative staff assessed 283 mice with CLP and had
substantial to near-perfect agreement for all 3 parameters as evaluated using weighted Cohen κ statistic. The second study assessed the ability of the scoring system and temperature to predict death. The scoring system and subcutaneous transpond- ers were used to monitor C57BL/6J mice
(n = 80, male and female) until death or for 7 days after CLP. Results showed that the scoring system discriminates between surviving (n = 26) and nonsurviving (n = 54) septic mice. The scoring system was accurate in predicting death, with an AUC of 0.8997. The sensitivity
and specificity of the ASR parameter were 96% and 92%, respectively, and for the eye parameter were 94% and 73%. A sum of the ASR and eye scores that was 5 or more was also predictive of death. Temperature was a quantitative predictor, with sensitivity and specificity of 93% and 92%, respectively.
This scoring system refines the CLP model by allowing identification of humane endpoints and avoidance of spontaneous death.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ХМАРНИХ МІКРОСЕРВІСІВ НА БАЗІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ASP.NET CORE
Authors: СКІДАН В. В. , НІКОНОВ О. Я. , ВОЛІВАЧ А. П. , ПАВЛЕНКО В. М.
Published: January 2024

Мета. Дослідження хмарних мікросервісів на базі технології ASP.NET Core та використання архітектурного шаблону Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM), оцінка технічних переваг.

Методика. Дослідження хмарних мікросервісів на базі технології ASP.NET Core здійснюється на основі методів і алгоритмів аналізу програмних систем з метою покращення їх якості, безпеки та продуктивності.

Результати. В результаті дослідження хмарних мікросервісів на базі технології ASP.NET Core проаналізовано ефективність використання архітектурного шаблону MVVM. Архітектурний шаблон MVVM дозволяє розділити інтерфейс програми, базову презентацію та бізнес-логіку на три окремі класи: представлення, яке інкапсулює інтерфейс і логіку інтерфейсу; модель представлення, яка інкапсулює логіку презентації та стан; модель, яка інкапсулює бізнес-логіку та дані програми. Шаблон дозволяє створювати додатки, які є більш масштабованими і керованими, а також спростити процес тестування, підтримку та розвиток додатку. Досліджено найкращі практики для розробки та обслуговування мікросервісів в хмарі з використанням ASP.NET Core. На базі технології ASP.NET Core та архітектурного шаблону MVVM розроблено веб-додаток «Онлайн галерея» для роботи з фото-контентом.

Наукова новизна. Запропоновано використання архітектурного шаблону MVVM для побудови хмарних мікросервісів і технології ASP.NET Core. Досліджено переваги використання ASP.NET Core в контексті хмарних мікросервісів.

Практична значимість. Проведені дослідження дозволяють оцінити переваги при впровадженні ASP.NET Core для хмарних мікросервісів, що є важливим для архітекторів програмного забезпечення, розробників та ІТ-компаній, в цілому. Отримані результати дозволяють приймати обґрунтовані рішення при проєктуванні хмарних мікросервісів на базі технології ASP.NET Core, і як наслідок, розробляти більш ефективні, масштабовані та безпечні програмні системи. Отримані результати є основою для майбутніх досліджень та ефективних реалізацій у постійно еволюціонуючому середовищі хмарних обчислень та мікросервісів.
Safety Hat for Blind People
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Yahaya Afiq Irfan , Mohd Shah Shaharil ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: January 2024

People who are visually handicapped or blind find it challenging to travel alone, mostly because they are less aware of their surroundings and unable to feel potential risks. These might endanger themselves. Thus, this work proposed a Safety Hat for Blind People to assist them in performing their daily routines such as walking the dog and buying groceries, only to name a few. The safety hat is made up of three major systems: an obstacle avoidance system, a health monitoring system, and a rain monitoring system, all of which are connected to an Arduino Mega 2560. The obstacle avoidance system, which makes use of four pairs of ultrasonic sensors, shall be activated to alert the user of approaching obstacles from the front, back, left, or right side. Based on experiments, the obstacle avoidance system may detect an obstruction within 100 cm. The user's pulse rate and amount of oxygen (SpO2) can be assessed by the health monitoring system, which employs a pulse oximeter and heart rate sensor, and the results are displayed on the LCD display attached to the safety hat. A buzzer that signals a high pulse rate shall be activated if the measured pulse rate exceeds 100 bpm. The rain monitoring system, on the other hand, uses a rain sensor module to detect the presence of water and uses a buzzer to alert the user. Based on the outcomes of the experiments, this Safety Hat for Blind People shall provide a secure environment for them to lead their daily life normally without any sense of danger.
The Concept of Samak and Sertu: A Comparison According to Islamic Perspective
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Ahmad Norhafizah , Wan Zahari Wan Ainaa Mardhiah ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Zainol Nur Zainatul Nadra ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Mustapha Ahmad Sharifuddin ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pakir Faizal ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Hussin Azri ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: January 2024

Samak and sertu are terms related to the purification process in Islam. In the Islamic society in Malaysia, there is a misconception about the terms samak and sertu and the use of both terms in the purification of impurity. This misconception arises from a lack of understanding of the terms samak and sertu. Therefore, this article aims to explain the difference between the terms samak and sertu and the use of both terms. To achieve the aforementioned objectives, this study is based on an analysis of the content of fiqh books, scholarly articles, and fatwa on international and national rankings. For the analysis of Arabic books, the search of the terms al-dhabghu and ghasala is used. Meanwhile, the terms samak and sertu in the Malaysian Islamic Progress Office (JAKIM) guide. This data is then analyzed based on the views of the four madhhabs that are muktabar in fiqh. The results show that samak is the process of cleaning an animal's skin of impurities for a specific purpose with a sharp tool. While sertu is the process of cleaning the affected part of mughallazah faeces (dogs, pigs and their offspring) with the help of water and soil. The cleaning method of samak and sertu is different from the other two. The meaning of samak and sertu should be understood, as they were agreed upon for cleaning and hygiene.
Effect of Different Growing Media on Growth Performance of Liberica Coffee Rootstock
Authors:   Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI, Ismail Ahmad Arif , Pa'ee Furzani ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Abd Rani Muhammad Naim Fadzli ,   Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI, Mohd Nor Azlan Azizi ,   Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI, Arif Radhi Mohd Zafrul ,   Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI, Ismail Khairol ,   Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI
Published: January 2024

Liberica coffee is a hardy perennial crop grown by smallholders as a monocrop or intercrop with coconut or other fruit trees. The current propagation method of Liberica coffee clones is based on grafting, which requires 7-8 months for rootstock to mature and another 7-8 months for planting. The current production manual suggests using a 1:1 ratio of soil to sand to produce matured Liberica coffee rootstock. Studies have shown that using a combination of planting media, such as rice husk charcoal and compost, can result in higher plant height, number of leaves, internodes, and leaf area. A combination of leaf manure, silt, straw, peat moss, and soil performed better than 100% soil due to better nutrients, water, and anchorage provision. Consequently, a study to assess the impacts of growing media on MKL 1 polyhybrid as rootstock was carried out. The experimental design used was Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 4 replications. Treatment consist of T1 = soil + sand (1:1), T2 = soil + cocopeat (1:1), T3 = soil + peat moss + sand + cocopeat (1:1:1:1), T4 = soil + peat moss + cocopeat (2:1:1), T5 = soil + peat moss (3:1), T6 = soil + chicken manure (3:1) and T7 = soil + CIRP (10:1). Parameters evaluated in this study include plant height, leaves number, stem girth, SPAD, fresh root weight and dried root weight. The findings indicate that the treatments had a significant impact on girth, SPAD, and root fresh weight and these three parameters share significant positive association with one another. Girth performed best under T4 although fresh root weight and SPAD performed noticeably better under T3. Current recommended protocol for media performed significantly lower compared to other media. This study offers a new outlook on how to improve current protocol on Liberica coffee rootstock preparations.
Groundwater Quality Assessment in Iworoko-Ekiti Environs, South-Western Nigeria Using Chemical Indices: Implications for Irrigation and Household Utilities
Authors:   University of Ilorin, Omotoso Oladele Ajiboro , Ojo Olusola Johnson ,   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Usman Sodeeq Gbolahan ,   University of Ilorin, Yakubu Hamidah Pearl ,   University of Ilorin, Owoseni Barakat Oluwatimileyin ,   University of Ilorin, Ikheloa Daniel Eromosele ,   University of Ilorin, Malachi Moses Onoruoiza ,   University of Ilorin
Published: January 2024

Groundwater quality of Iworoko-Ekiti and environs for irrigation and domestic purposes has partly been established using chemical indices. Groundwater quality assessment in the area is of great importance because of the influence of various activities in the area. The area is thickly populated by citizens and higher institution students across Nigeria. At the moment, sanitary conditions are very poor as the main occupations are trading and farming. Nineteen hand-dug wells were randomly sampled within the settlement. Flame photometry and spectrometry were used for cations and anions analyses respectively. Average values of pH, EC and TDS are 7.02, 342µS/cm and 230ppm. The average trend of major cations and anions concentrations is Ca2+>Na+>Mg2+>K+ and HCO3->Cl‑>SO42->CO32- respectively. Average values of Degree of Contamination and Revelle Index are 14 and 0.6 respectively. SAR, MAR, %Na, KI, TH, CIA-1 and CIA-2 has an average value of 0.7, 37.4, 24.8, 0.3, 162ppm, 0.4 and 0.9 respectively. Based on these values, the water is suitable for irrigation. In general, 31.6% of the hand-dug wells are slightly acidic and 10.5% have Revelle index >1 above recommended values respectively. 10.5% from the hand-dug wells have KI above one, 5.3% has MAR above recommendation making them unfit for irrigation purposes. Hence, majority of the wells are suitable for irrigation with exception of a few wells. However, the elevated Cl- concentrations in all the wells, make them unfit for human consumption. Weathering of migmatite and granite gneisses together with anthropogenic activities really contributed to the chemistry of the groundwater.
Demographic Globalization: Contribution to Global Economic Growth in Long-Term Perspective
Authors: Shulgin Sergey , Shulgin Andrey , Zinkina Julia
Published: January 2024

Demography is one of the important factors of the Great Convergence. We estimate the contribution of the demographic factor to the prospective GDP dynamics for all countries of the world up to 2100. We use a long-term economic growth model that is based on estimates of labor productivity growth rates and incorporates the demographic forecast for both population and life expectancy. Globally, our model estimates long-term economic growth of world GDP at an average annual rate of 1.7 per cent, of which the demographic factor accounts for 0.54 percentage points, or about one-third (31.8 per cent) of the projected world economic growth in the twenty-first century. In our forecasts, we have relied on the logic of the previous research on convergence, which considered a sufficiently high level of the human capital development and a sufficient degree of economic openness as necessary conditions for convergence, which have now largely been achieved throughout the world precisely through the globalization processes (especially in the core and the semi-periphery of the World System). However, the inclusion of the demographic projections in our forecasts allows us to emphasize an important feature of the perspective convergence – it is not the semi-periphery, but rather the periphery of the World System, or the ‘bottom billion’ according to Collier, that is likely to converge particularly rapidly with both the core and the semi-periphery (such as the BRICS countries) thanks to favorable demographic structure. The paper has been prepared within the framework of RANEPA state assignment in 2023.
Factors Influencing Private Participation in Public Infrastructure Projects: The South Asian Experience in the Global Context
Authors: Uddin Mohammad Taslim , Uddin Md. Nezum , Akter Hasina
Published: January 2024

This paper takes a global look at the main reasons why both public and pri-vate entities wish to collaborate on infrastructure projects in the form of public-private partnerships. It uses a cross-country panel regression for five South Asian countries between 1997 and 2018. The study finds that PPPs tend to be more common in countries with higher GDP per capita and larger market size. The study suggests that countries with rising exchange rate and countries where governments suffer from heavy external debt burdens are less likely to have PPPs. Countries with substantial foreign exchange reserves and development aid, are found to be less eager to pursue PPPs. The study provides evidence of the importance of the rule of law and control of corruption. Finally, the financial crisis of 2007–2008 is not proved to have negative effect on PPP flows to South Asian countries, manifesting their strong resilience to financial crisis shocks.
Rough Waters Ahead
Authors: Harper Antony
Published: January 2024

There are a variety of definitions of the term, handbook. All of them, however, include a reference to factual information on a specific topic or set of topics or instructions dealing with a defined process or set of processes. This generalized and synthesized explanation of what handbooks are certainly applies to Handbook of Revolutions in the 21st Century, edited by Jack Goldstone, Leonid Grinin, and Andrey Korotayev. However, in over one thousand pages, this handbook provides much more than the previous description implies. Not only is the concept of revolution rigorously treated and the theory of revolutions investigated in the opening section of the book, but in the remaining sections of the book, the topics of the history of revolutions, revolutionary waves, revolution in the early twenty-first century, the Arab Spring revolutions, revolutionary movements beyond the Arab Spring, and current and future revolutions are all treated clearly and in depth by a variety of scholars from a diversity of academic specializations. Further, handbooks, often didactic in the extreme, are not known for their insight and creativity; this one will be.
Estado de conhecimento: formação docente com foco na educação inclusiva para aluno surdo
Authors: Dos Santos Guimarães Wagner , Félix dos Santos Maristela , De Melo Souza Renildes
Published: January 2024

Esta pesquisa denominada estado do conhecimento tem como objetivo apresentar um levantamento bibliográfico sobre as produções científicas da Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD) sobre a formação continuada na educação inclusiva para aluno surdo. Em um recorte temporal de 2010-2020, o estudo analisou o corpus de 11 trabalhos. Os resultados destacam-se que apenas 11 produções científicas abordam essa temática no marco temporal, sendo que nove dissertações e duas teses, a região centro-oeste apresenta a maior quantidade de produção e a predominância da pesquisa qualitativa. Concluímos que as investigações realizadas nos programas de pós-graduações são extremamente escassas, ressaltando que as duas teses são de programas de ciências exatas. Na área da educação, embora muitos professores atuem com alunos com deficiência, não existe fomento para as investigações científicas.
A interdisciplinaridade no ensino de química na revista Química Nova na Escola
Authors: Da Paz Santos Éverton , Rios Melo Marlene
Published: January 2024

No Brasil há uma forte influência da visão de Interdisciplinaridade defendida pela pedagoga, filósofa e antropóloga Ivani Fazenda, entretanto há estudos norte-americano e francês que precisam ser considerados. Partindo desse contexto, o objetivo desta pesquisa é investigar como e de que forma a interdisciplinaridade no ensino de química é tratada na Revista Química Nova na Escola (QNEsc) nos últimos 11 anos. Estabelecemos dois critérios de busca para esta seleção, primeiro, indicação do termo “Interdisciplinaridade”, ou termos relacionados, no título e nas palavras-chave dos artigos e, segundo a presença do termo “Interdisciplinaridade”, ou termos relacionados, nos resumos dos artigos. Foram selecionados e avaliados 50 trabalhos, sendo este o corpus da investigação. A criação de categorias se fez a partir da Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin (1995). Os resultados apontaram que há uma valorização das práticas interdisciplinares nos trabalhos analisados, embora seja um periódico nacional brasileiro, há uma predominância da visão Francesa sobre interdisciplinaridade, seguida da ótica Norte-Americana e, por último a compreensão Brasileira, defendida por Ivani Fazenda (2011).
Educação inclusiva no ensino de Ciências para alunos autistas: experiências de professores em escolas públicas de Valença do Piauí-PI
Authors: Figueiredo Allan Diêgo Rodrigues , Cardoso Bruna Kelly Quaresma
Published: January 2024

O presente estudo investiga as práticas de ensino de professores do Ensino Fundamental - Anos Finais no município de Valença do Piauí, em relação à inclusão de alunos autistas, notadamente na disciplina de Ciências. A pesquisa problematizou: como as práticas de ensino dos professores do município de Valença do Piauí têm atendido ao ensino e aprendizagem dos alunos autistas? Para isso, optou-se pela abordagem qualitativa, com a aplicação de uma entrevista semiestruturada aos professores. Os dados coletados foram tratados de acordo com Análise de conteúdo para a interpretação dos resultados. Concluiu-se que há avanços com relação ao ensino e inclusão de alunos autistas no município, porém, ainda existem problemas que dificultam a efetiva implementação da modalidade. O desafio principal é a falta de formação continuada para os docentes que atuam nas salas de aulas comuns, pois, para que a inclusão se torne realmente eficaz, deve partir da formação e qualificação constantes dos educadores.
Taxonomias curriculares e pedagogias críticas
Authors: Bonilla Molina Luis Francisco
Published: January 2024

As taxonomias construíram uma hegemonia silenciosa ao marcar a sequência, a ordem e a hierarquia da aprendizagem, padronizando o trabalho pedagógico. Este tem sido o sinal da depedagogização dos últimos cinquenta anos, uma dinâmica associada ao antigo regime de reprodução e controlo pelo biopoder. As taxonomias dos objetivos educacionais constituem um quadro ideológico que concebe a mente como uma máquina e a aprendizagem como programação. O paradoxo é que estas taxonomias constroem hegemonia no declínio do regime biopolítico e na emergência do novo regime de reprodução de dados e conteúdos que o sistema mundial capitalista implementa como resultado da aceleração da inovação científico-tecnológica e da transição para a quarta revolução industrial. Neste artigo, faremos também uma revisão dos recentes desenvolvimentos taxonômicos devido à importância que assumiram para o design de interfaces em plataformas educacionais, não apenas na indústria tecnológica, mas em protótipos financiados pelos estados nacionais. Nossa perspectiva é que essas taxonomias reprodutivas foram úteis para o sistema mundial capitalista no campo educacional durante as primeiras revoluções industriais, mas hoje constituem um problema não apenas para a educação emancipatória, mas até mesmo para o novo modelo de reprodução do capitalismo da quarta revolução industrial. Longe de desaparecer o interesse pelo tema taxonômico, há um ressurgimento das pesquisas porque os programadores de computador exigem uma rota sequencial para sua programação e interfaces. Este artigo, juntamente com outros esforços complementares de pedagogias críticas, procuram contribuir para desencadear um big bang epistêmico neste campo.
Apresentação do Dossiê: Meandros, Desafios e Possibilidades Educacionais na Contemporaneidade
Authors: Leandro Silva Moro  , Carlos Alberto de Vasconcelos
Published: January 2024

.
Effective Communication Methods in Entrepreneurship Case Study of Qism Maqsof Banat STIBA Ar Raayah Sukabumi
Authors: Khatimah Husnul , Trisnawati Dewi , Rimayani Diana , Nassila Awfa
Published: January 2024

This research aims to find out the effective communication methods of Qism Maqshaf Banat STIBA Ar Raayah in entrepreneurship. STIBA Ar Raayah students come from all over the archipelago from Sabang to Merauke which of course consists of various cultures, language dialects and distinctive communication characteristics in enriching the treasures of communication diversity in this pesantren-based college. This research uses a case study method with a qualitative approach supported by interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that to achieve effective internal communication, Qism Maqshaf goes through a series of processes, namely by conducting research on the needs and desires of female students and then in a traditional way they spread product reviews, as well as evaluating and providing feedback to suppliers. Qism Maqshaf members always provide the best service for prospective buyers in accordance with the vision and mission of business communication, such as by trying to understand the cultural characters and language dialects of each student who is a customer. Communication that is put forward in muamalah here is persuasive communication, which is to change or influence a person's attitude or behavior so that it acts in accordance with what is expected by the communicator.
Comprehending Human Economic Behavior Through a Multicultural Lens: Examining the Concepts of Homo Economicus and Islamicus
Authors: Lahuri Setiawan Bin , Labolo Sultan Nanta Setia Dien
Published: January 2024

Homo economicus and homo islamicus are two concepts of human economic behavior that stem from different intellectual backgrounds. This paper aims to conduct a critical comparative analysis on the fundamental assumptions of the two concepts. The research method is qualitative, drawing upon key literature from Western and Islamic schools of thought. The results show that homo economicus and homo islamicus differ significantly in terms of underlying principles, motivations, and moral considerations. Homo economicus is driven by self-interest and narrow rationality, while homo islamicus is guided by the framework of Islamic values. These differences have implications on how the two concepts view systems of production, consumption, and distribution. However, the concepts can complement each other in providing a more comprehensive understanding of human economic behavior. The study suggests the need for integrating or synthesizing diverse perspectives in formulating a multidimensional and culturally inclusive analytical framework of economic behavior.
Optimizing Reading Ability Through the CIRC Model Assisted by Story Card Media in the Context of Multicultural Education in Elementary Schools
Authors: Aiman Ummu , Sudiana I Nyoman , Bagus Putrayasa Ida
Published: January 2024

This research aims to analyze how the CIRC model assisted by story card media can support multicultural education in elementary schools. The research used is classroom action research (CAR), with research procedures including planning, action, observation and reflection. The subjects used were 24 first grade students consisting of 14 boys and 10 girls. The achievement results at the initial observation showed that, of the 24 students, only 6 (27%) students were in the capable reading category. In the first cycle, as many as 6 (33.3%) students were able to read, 18 students (66.7%) were in the unable to read category. The number and percentage increased in the second cycle to 24 (100%) students who were able to read. Based on the results of the research and discussion above, it can be concluded that through the Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) model it can improve reading skills for first grade students at SD Inpres Tenubot, Belu Regency. The use of story card media in the CIRC model adds an inclusive and interactive dimension to the learning process, allowing students to explore various themes and stories that reflect cultural diversity.
Inqādz al-Naz’ah al-Insāniyyah fī al-Khitāb al-Kalāmi al-Jadīd: Qirā’ah fī Shūrat al-Insāniyyah al-Imāniyyah wa al-Akhlāqiyyah fī Fikr ‘Abd al-Jabbār Rifā’i
Authors: Fahmi Ahmad Lukman , Menad Safia
Published: January 2024

This article examines the issue of humanism in the new kalām discourse, which has been discussed by ‘Abd Al-Jabbar Al-Rifai in most of his writings, he has started from a critical review of the kalām-tauhidī paradigm that affects the production of religious knowledge and is only oriented towards proving and defending religious beliefs. This article shows that the orientation of the new kalām is to reveal the beauty of religion and highlight its human values. The meaning of humanism that al-Rifai has discussed, which he calls faith-based humanism, is different from the concept of humanism developed in the Western context. This article aims to present and discuss the issue of humanist values in the new kalām discourse, especially from the perspective of al-Rifai as its most important theorist. The research has used an analytical descriptive approach, collecting data and information obtained from Al-Rifai's books related to the subject matter. This article has reached several conclusions, the most important of which are, first, that the relationship between humans and their God in classical kalām discourse is based on fear and slave psychology, according to Al-Rifai this kind of relationship can lead to what he calls the theology of slavery, he then tries to present a new relationship based on a concept where human attitudes are more positive interactions based on love.. Secondly, an important methodology in uncovering humanist values from religious texts according to Al-Rifai will not succeed except by critically reviewing the history of religious thought, reading critical analysis of religious texts, and presenting turāts from different perspectives and visions, such as reading and re-understanding the names and attributes of God, not in the traditional way, but in a humanitarian-oriented way
The Dilemma of Islamic Scholars in Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak in Manado City
Authors: Rajafi Ahmad
Published: January 2024

The study explores the evolving perceptions of Muslim communities in Manado City regarding religious scholars, particularly in light of the Indonesian Ulema Council's directives on home worship during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a social jurisprudence philosophy-based approach, the research aims to discern whether the resistance exhibited signifies normalized behavior or poses a threat to religious existence. Spanning from April to November 2020, the study employed field investigations, including observations, interviews with five key informants, and documentation analysis within an interactive model. The findings highlight a sense of hesitation among Manado's clerical bodies, leading to discord and inconsistencies in societal practices, consequently redirecting followers' attention towards mosque imams. However, interpreting this resistance through a social jurisprudence lens suggests positive developments that may not jeopardize the religious foundations of Manado Muslims. Rather, their defiance could be seen as constructive feedback aimed at reinstating the prominence and authority of scholars among Islamic devotees. This shift in focus should be acknowledged as a means to strengthen the relationship between scholars and their followers within the religious landscape
Strategi Pemasaran dan Teknologi Informasi Digital pada Patung Kayu Abstrak yang Hampir Punah di Desa Mas
Authors: Yamawati Ni Kd Sioaji
Published: January 2024

Pengrajin patung kayu (penogog) di desa Mas mengalami kelangkaan akibat peralihan profesi ke bidang wisata lain yang lebih menjanjikan karena kurangnya pedidikan di bidang bisnis dalam bentuk pemasaran & penjualan. Menteri Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif Republik Indonesia, Dr. Marie Elka Pangestu. P.hd sebelumnya menobatkan gelar Kampung Wisata pada Banjar Tarukan, Desa Mas, Ubud, Gianyar karena potensi seni dan budaya yang sangat besar dan berharap kesenian ini mampu bangkit kembali di mata Internasional yang sempat menempati kejayaannya di era 70. Dalam menjaga warisan leluhur, diperlukan dukungan Lembaga dalam bentuk penanganan teknis untuk membangkitkan jiwa seniman pada generasi muda dalam pemberdayaan keterampilan. Khalayak sasaran dari program ini adalah kelompok pengrajin patung kayu abstrak yang berlokasi di banjar Tarukan, Desa Mas, Ubud, Bali. Kegigihan para pengrajin dalam melestarikan ilmu seni patung serta menjaga warisan budaya leluhur menjadi alasan utama dalam memegang teguh citra kualitas kesenian dan menjalankan bisnis walaupun banyaknya kendala yang dihadapi dari awamnya pengetahuan bisnis, pemasaran serta kurangnya modal kerja dan strategi baru untuk berinovasi di dunia saing global. Adapun metode yang digunakan, yaitu: (1) Pelatihan strategi pemasaran dalam pencapaian direct selling, (2) Pendampingan teknologi digital: katalog digital dan platform bisnis digital berbasis aplikasi (pendekatan melalui sosial media), (3) Sosialisasi pengetahuan akan desain logo sebagai identitas diri dalam branding yaitu sebagai brand image.
Penyuluhan Ibu Balita Stunting-Wasting tentang Isi Piringku Kaya Protein Hewani Usia 2-5 Tahun di Kecamatan Juwangi Kabupaten Boyolali
Authors: Ramadhani Aisyah Intan , Sukoco Larissa Agustina , Sari Yulia
Published: January 2024

Kasus kejadian stunting di Indonesia masih tergolong tinggi dengan prevalensi sebesar 30,8% menurut Riskesdas 2018 dan 21,6% menurut SSGI tahun 2022. Menurut data SSGI 2022 kasus stunting sebesar 20,8% di Jawa Tengah dan untuk Kabupaten Boyolali kasus stunting menyentuh angka 20,0%. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu balita yang memiliki balita Stunting-Wasting mengenai Isi Piringku Anak Usia 2 – 5 tahun dengan highlight materi isi piringku kaya akan protein hewani. Metode yang digunakan adalah ceramah interaktif dan tanya jawab. Hasil penyuluhan menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata skor pengetahuan ibu balita Stunting-Wasting saat pre-test adalah 30% dan pada saat post-test meningkat menjadi 78%. Dampak dari dilakukannya pengabdian ini adalah meningkatnya pengetahuan ibu balita Stunting-Wasting tentang isi piringku kaya akan protein hewani.Untuk itu disarankan kepada ibu balita Stunting-Wasting untuk melakukan pemberian asupan makanan bagi balita usia 2-5 tahun dengan rekomendasi isi piringku kaya akan protein hewani untuk dapat memenuhi kebutuhan asupan anak.