bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association between Hemorrhagic Stroke and Diabetes Mellitus; A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study
Authors: Tawhid Mohammad Homayun , Nijrabi Hasibullah Baha , Anwar Idris , Pirzad Ahmad Fawad , Rahimi Hashmatullah Mawlana , Khurassani Mohammad Haroon
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the world. Numerous studies show that diabetes mellitus is one of the risk factors for stroke. In general, stroke is divided into two types: hemorrhagic & ischemic, and approximately 15-25% of strokes are the hemorrhagic type. Objective: As it is claimed that diabetes mellitus is an important risk factor of hemorrhagic stroke, in this study, an attempt is made to explain the association between diabetes and hemorrhagic stroke. Method and Data Collection: According to Epi Info statistic software; 102 participants who were 40_ years old, and had a hemorrhagic stroke in their brain CT scan or MRI, were selected as cases, and 255 Participants without having a hemorrhagic stroke, included as controls. The proportional distribution of cases and controls in terms of sex and age was considered. Data has been obtained primarily through the design of a questionnaire from admitted patients in the neurosurgery and neurology wards of Aliabad university hospital. Results: Out of 357 participants, 181 (50.7%) participants were female and 176 (49.3%) were male. The study found that 25.5% of the participants in the case group, and 13.3% of the participants in the control group, were exposed to diabetes mellitus. Considering (P-Value = 0.006) and Odds ratio (OR=2.224; 95% CI = 1.253 - 3.945), the association between hemorrhagic Stroke and diabetes mellitus is suggested to be significant. Conclusion: As a result of the study, we can claim that among other risk factors, Diabetes Mellitus can also be considered a possible predisposing factor for Hemorrhagic Stroke and there is a significant association between Hemorrhagic stroke and Diabetes mellitus.
Evaluating The Influence of Stakeholders’ Involvement on the Performance of Road Construction Project in Nigeria
Authors: E.O.E Nnadi , Oyama Emmanuel Ovat
Published: July 2023

Purpose: Roads make a crucial contribution to economic development and growth and bring important social benefits. They are of vital importance in order to make a nation grow and develop. Effective project performance in terms of meeting the set objectives is very critical for any project. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of stakeholders on the performance of road construction.

Methodology: Theory of leadership and theory of game backed the literature reviewed in this research. Mixed research design was adopted; thus, data for the research was sourced through questionnaires, direct observation and Oral interview. The collected data was analyzed using percentages, regression tools in Eview8 which were validated by experts in the field of study.

Findings: The result was presented in pie charts and tables. The results from the findings show that 40% of the respondents strongly agreed to the fact that performance of road construction is greatly influenced by proper involvement of stakeholders, 39.6% agreed, 10% disagreed and 10.4% strongly disagreed. The regression result of the response had R2 of 0.154 which means that about 15.4% of road project performance is as a result of proper involvement of stakeholders.

Recommendations: It is recommended that road construction firms should involve all the inputs of stakeholders in the road constructions project from inception to completion so as to have effective road deliveries.
"Effect Of Preoperative Education On Length Of Stay Of Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries: An Experimental Study." In A Tertiary Care Hospital In Northern India
Authors: Mini Mathai, Dr C Susila
Published: July 2023

The health care system has received much attention in recent years as efforts are made to reduce costs while maintaining or improving the quality of care.  Studying outcomes has been one method of evaluating health care delivery. One commonly measured outcome of interest is length of stay (LOS). 
 
Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of video assisted education on length of stay of patients undergoing abdominal surgeries.
 
Materials and methods: An experimental study was undertaken to assess the effect of video assisted education on length of stay on patients undergoing abdominal surgeries. Total 63 samples in the control group and 63 in the experimental group aged 18 years and above were selected by random sampling from all surgical wards (male and female wards) where patients were admitted for surgery. Patients in the intervention group were prepared for surgery one day prior to the surgery in the surgical wards during preoperative period by showing them videos on what to expect before, during and after surgery and were monitored for performing exercises regularly every three to four hours post operatively.  The length of stay in the hospital was marked including the day of surgery and days spent in ICU and post operative wards by an observational checklist. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used for the analysis of the tabulated data.
 
Results: Out of 63 in experimental group respondents’ maximum respondents 16 (25%) were from age group of 38-47 years. Majority of the respondents 33 (52%) were male, 57(90%) were married, 20 (32%) of the participants were Graduates.
In control group, majority 17 (27%) of the participants were in the age group 48-57 years. 36 (57%) were male and 55 (87%) were married, 26 (41%) of the participants educational status were less than 10th standard.
In the experimental group 45 (72% i.e majority of the participants stayed 5-8 days in hospital and in the control group also majority of the participants 41(65%) stayed 5-8 days in hospital. There was no significant difference in the length of stay in the hospital for surgery in both the groups The video assisted education did not show any significant effect on the length of stay of patients admitted for abdominal surgeries.
Our study results is consistent with the study findings by (Kalogianni, et al,216) indicated "the preoperative teaching minimize the postoperative complication but did not affect the effectiveness on length" of hospital stay.
From a time where a postoperative stay of 10 days was not uncommon, patients are now routinely discharged on postoperative day
The Application of Collagen Extract for Collagen Drink: A Review
Authors: Afifah Amalia
Published: July 2023

Kerutan merupakan salah satu tanda penuaan dini yang terjadi pada kulit. Hal tersebut disebabkan oleh menurunnya kandungan kolagen yang terdapat pada kulit.. Kolagen merupakan dasar dari jaringan ikat dan mengikat sel-sel dalam jaringan serta membentuk kerangka tubuh. Kolagen berpotensi untuk dijadikan berbagai jenis porduk. Banyak produk makanan, minuman, farmasi dan kosmetik memanfaatkan kolagen karena aktivitasnya yang dapat mencegah proses penuaan. Serat kolagen terdiri dari tiga rantai polipeptida yang saling berhubungan, masing-masing tersusun dalam struktur khusus triple helix. Kolagen adalah protein berserat dengan unit yang selalu berulang yakni glisin, prolin, dan hidroksiprolin. Serat kolagen dihubungkan dengan ikatan hidrogen. Minuman fungsional yang mengandung kolagen dapat mengurangi kekeringan kulit, mengurangi keriput, meningkatkan kepadatan kolagen dan kekuatan kulit yang signifikan. Minuman kolagen dapat menghambat penuaan dengan menghambat reactive oxygen species (ROS) dan memfasilitasi pembentukan ECM, meningkatkan aktivitas mitokondria dan meningkatkan ekspresi gen untuk memperbanyak protein, memperbaiki ketidakcocokan DNA (MMR) dan perbaikan eksisi dasar (BER).
Pengaplikasian Serbuk Kayu Secang (caesalpinia sappan. L) dan Suhu Penyimpanan pada Kecap Kelapa Borneo
Authors: Maryam Andi
Published: July 2023

Kecap Kelapa Borneo adalah produk kecap manis yang berasal dari pemasakan air kelapa yang ditambahkan gula merah dan rempah-rempah. Proses pembuatannya tanpa menambahkan bahan pengawet menyebabkan Kecap Kelapa Borneo memiliki umur simpan yang relatif singkat jika disimpan pada suhu ruang. Kayu secang dapat ditambahkan pada bahan pangan berfungsi sebagai pengawet alami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan serbuk kayu secang dan suhu penyimpanan terhadap umur simpan,  mutu fisik, mikrobiologis dan kimia Kecap Kelapa Borneo. Rancangan penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) Faktorial dengan dua faktor perlakuan. Faktor pertama yaitu penambahan serbuk kayu secang  KS1 = 2,34 gram,  KS2 = 3,9 gram dan KS3 = 5,46 gram. Faktor kedua yaitu P1 = penyimpanan pada suhu ruang 24 – 35˚C dan P2 = penyimpanan pada suhu dingin 10 – 15˚C. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perlakuan  KS1P1, KS2P1 dan KS3P1 (penyimpanan suhu ruang 24 – 35˚C) dan KS1P2, KS2P2 dan KS3P2  (penyimpanan pada suhu dingin 10 – 15˚C) pada hari ke-1 sampai hari ke-35 secara sensori masih dalam kondisi baik. Kondisi ini ditandai dengan aroma harum khas gula merah dan rempah-rempah masih tercium kuat. Warna yang dihasilkan masih berwarna hitam kecoklatan, namun perlakuan yang disimpan pada suhu ruang memiliki tekstur lebih encer sedangkan pada penyimpanan suhu dingin memiliki tekstur lebih kental. Hasil uji mikrobiologi baik perlakuan yang disimpan pada suhu ruang maupun suhu dingin dinyatakan negatif mengandung cemaran bakteri coliform. Perlakuan KS3P2 menghasilkan nilai viskositas tertinggi yaitu  28,12 dpas dan kandungan protein tertinggi yaitu sebesar dan 24,76%.
Influence of Participants Preparation for Citizen Fora on Equity in Resource Allocation by County Governments of Kenya
Authors: Ochieng Ndiao Elly , Maurice Sakwa M , Paul Guthiga M
Published: July 2023

Public participation has become a basic requirement for good governance in democratic societies across the world. It is also instrumental in development practice, where it holds the promise of including the community in agenda-setting as well as decision-making in development planning, implementation and sharing of development benefits. In Kenya, both the national and county governments have been engaging the members of the public in participatory processes including budget making process with various degrees of success. For the goals of public participation to be realized, the forums for engaging citizens must be structured in a way that the desired outcomes are achievable. Participants preparation is critical for ensuring they give meaningful and quality input. This study sought to investigate the influence of participants preparation for citizen fora on equity in resource allocation by county governments in Kenya. The study surveyed targeted members of the public who had participated in the budget hearing forums organized by county governments in nine counties selected for the study using a multistage sampling procedure. A total of 491 respondents selected through systematic random sampling, as well as 27 county government officers who were interviewed as key informants. The resulting data, both quantitative and qualitive was cleaned, coded and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics and content analysis respectively. The findings of the study show that sufficient publicity in planning for the forums and availing timely, comprehensive, and adequate information to the budget forum participants have a positive and significant influence on equity in resource allocation by county governments. Specifically, it showed that sending invitations to members of the public in a timely manner through channels that are widely accessible to the members of the public leads to a higher number of people attending which is important for decisions that promote equity outcomes. Furthermore, availing adequate budget information helps the participants to understand the entire budget process, the proposed projects and the amounts allocated which enables them to give proposals that engender equity in resource allocation. The study recommends that county governments should strengthen both the publicity and civic education to ensure that members of the public are sufficiently mobilized and empowered to give input that will enable the counties to allocate resources in an equitable way.
The Physics of Darwinian Evolution
Authors: Kleinman A
Published: July 2023

This paper describes the physical (thermodynamic) laws that govern Darwinian Evolution. When one understands how to apply these laws of physics, it becomes clear how clinical, experimental, and empirical examples of Darwinian Evolution behave the way they do. In particular, this paper shows which thermodynamic laws need to be applied to model and describe the evolution of antimicrobial drug resistance and the diversification of cancer cells.
The Path of Transformation and Development of University Continuing Education in the New Era from the Perspective of Lifelong Education
Authors: Zheng Han
Published: July 2023

With the rapid development of science and technology and the continuous change in the social economy, people's demand for knowledge and skills is also increasing. The concept of lifelong education has come into being. To adapt to this change, college continuing education needs to be transformed and developed to meet the new requirements of society for higher education. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development path of college continuing education in the new era, analyze the challenges and opportunities it faces and put forward corresponding countermeasure suggestions.
Including Sustainability Strategy For Supplier Selection And Evaluating Selection Criteria With Fuzzy AHP
Authors: SARIOĞLU D. Özgün
Published: July 2023

Businesses in an effort to create a sustainable supply chain try to make their production processes the least harmful to the environment. In that way, they expect the companies that they supply raw materials, semi-finished products and other materials used in production, which directly affect the production process, to be sensitive to the environment. For this reason, the first collaborative partners of companies that carry out sustainability studies are their suppliers. This makes supplier selection important. In the literature, basic criteria such as price, quality and performance are frequently encountered in supplier selection studies. In addition to these basic criteria, adding criteria for sustainability will strengthen the management strategy. The aim of this study is to create a guide for supplier evaluation that includes sustainability criteria. For this, in the first part of the study, supplier selection criteria are determined by considering the sustainability strategy. In the second part, the order of importance of these criteria is calculated. Taking into the sustainability report of the company, three new sustainability criteria that the business finds important were determined as "supplier's sustainability score", "CO2 emissions in the supply process", "supplier's level of working with sustainable suppliers". according to the business strategy, Eight supplier criteria were weighted with the fuzzy AHP method. It is seen that the company attaches importance to sustainability studies at the beginning level in supplier evaluation.
A recepção de Balmes no Brasil do século XIX: uma análise a partir da imprensa ultramontana
Authors: Silva Ana Rosa Cloclet , Henrique de Souza Leonardo
Published: July 2023

Este artigo pretende analisar a apropriação da obra El Protestantismo comparado con el Catolicismo en sus Relaciones con la Civilizacion Europea, do teólogo monarquista Jaime Luciano Balmes Uría (1810-1848), pelo principal jornal ultramontano brasileiro da segunda metade do século XIX: O Apóstolo, editado na província do Rio de Janeiro entre os anos de 1866 e 1901 na condição de um dos principais porta-vozes dos ideais e projetos ultramontanos, afinados com algumas das diretrizes da Santa Sé para o mundo católico da época, visando a barrar o avanço dos supostos “erros da modernidade”. Tendo como problemática de fundo o processo de circulação de ideias e apropriação cultural, visa a cotejar as apropriações pelo jornal de trechos e ideias presentes na obra de Balmes, escrita no contexto da reação legitimista às vicissitudes sociopolíticas e aos debates teológicos que marcaram a Espanha na década de 1840, identificando suas adaptações e ressignificações à luz da realidade brasileira da época, concomitante a dinâmica de circulação de impressos em perspectiva transnacional.
Reformas religiosas em perspectiva transregional: fronteiras como lugares de disputa na Europa moderna
Authors: Duzzi Mariana Stefanny Moises
Published: July 2023

Resenha da obra: SELDERHUIS, Herman J. et al. Transregional Reformation Crossing Borders in Early Modern Europe. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2019. 378p.
KARYOTYPES OF FRUIT BATS (CHIROPTERA, PTEROPODIDAE) AND RATS (RODENTIA, MURIDAE) FROM Mt. BAWAKARAENG, SOUTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Authors: Perwitasari-Farajallah Dyah , Mubarok Husni , Maryanto Ibnu
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze karyotypes of Sulawesi’s small mammals with Giemsa banding technique. Five fruit bats species (Boneia bidens, Dobsonia viridis, Styloctenium wallacei, Thoopterus nigrescens, Thoopterus suhaniahae) and eight rat species (Bunomys andrewsi, Bunomys chrysocomus, Bunomys heinrichi, Paruromys sp., Rattus dommermani, Rattus exulans, Rattus hoffmanni, Taeromys celebensis) from Mt. Bawakaraeng, South Sulawesi were analyzed. Karyotypes of three species in this study were described for the first time. There were two species of bats and one species of rats showed the best of karyotypes. B. bidens has 2n = 30, FN = 53, FNa = 50, sub metacentric and telocentric for X and Y chromosomes respectively. T. suhaniahae has 2n = 38, FN = 64, FNa = 60 and metacentric X chromosomes. R. hoffmanni has 2n = 44, FN = 61, FNa = 59 and telosentric X chromosomes.
PERANTI PENGIRAAN RASTER DALAM MERAMALKAN POTENSI TANAH RUNTUH: KAJIAN KES JALAN TAMBUNAN-RANAU, SABAH, MALAYSIA
Authors: Woon Zhan Wen , Abd. Talip Mustapa
Published: July 2023

Peranti pengiraan rasteradalah satu utiliti yang sangat berguna untuk melaksanakan pelbagai tugas yang berkaitan dengan grid.Tanah runtuh adalah pergerakan jisim batuan, tanah atau debris yang menuruni cerun di bawah pengaruh graviti. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengenalpasti di mana kawasan potensi berlaku tanah runtuh dengan menggunakanperanti pengiraan raster.Kajian ini telah menggunakandua parameter yang diutamakan iaitu kecerunan dan ketinggian. Berpandukan garis panduan Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan, kawasan ketinggian yang melebihi 1,000 meter dari aras laut, dan nilai kecerunan yang melebihi 35 sudut adalah dikira sebagai kawasan larangan untuk aktiviti manusia. Oleh itu, dengan menggunakan peta topografi yang telah didigitalkan (georeference)dengan menggunakan perisian ArcGIS telah membahagikan seluruh jalan kepada enam zon, dan setiap zon mempunyai 10 kilometerserta menggunakanperanti pengiraan rasteruntukmenghasilkan kawasan potensi berlakunya tanah runtuh. Hasil analisis mendapati bahawa kawasan yang berpotensi berlaku tanah runtuh adalah di kawasan Zon 4 iaitu sebanyak 0.086 peratus (0.811 km 2) yang berada di sekitar Kampung Madsangoh dan Kampung Tenompok. Dapatan kajian berdasarkan perisianArcGIS telah menyediakan data yang dalam bentuk pengiraanraster,sekaligus menghasilkan peta potensi tanah runtuh mengikut kawasan yang telah dizonkan.Hasil daripada peta terbitan (georeferenced) ini juga mampu dijadikan sumber rujukan baharu kepada pelbagai agensi dan jabatan tempatansebagai sumber rujukan serta sebagai kajian lanjutan pada masa akan datang.
PERFORMANCE OF KAPOK FIBER REINFORCED POLYVINYL ALCOHOL BICOMPOSITE BY ALKALI TREATED
Authors: Jamat Muhammad Danial , Asik Jahimin
Published: July 2023

Raw Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) fibre was initially washed and dried before undergoes chemical treatment. Upon dried, the kapok fibre was bleached and delignified at room temperature, in an acidic solution containing 6% of sulphuric acid and 4% hydrogen peroxide to remove hemicellulose and wax. The treated kapok was filtered and washed thoroughly with distilled water and vacuum dried at 60 oC for 10 hours. Finally, the treated kapok was converted to alpha-cellulose (α-cellulose) by alkali treatment. In this step, treated kapok was immersed in 17.5% of sodium hydroxide solution for 30 minutes at a temperature of 50 oC to remove alkali-soluble components. The obtained α-cellulose, termed as alkali-treated kapok fiber (AKTF) was filtered, washed thoroughly with distilled water until pH is neutral and vacuum dried at 60 oC for 10 hours. In this stage, a certain weight of ATKF (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%) were mixed with a hot solution of PVA and dried at room temperature. In the mechanical test, ATKF – PVA biocomposite shows an increase in tensile strength and elastic modulus up to 30% content of kapok fibre but drop at 40% kapok loading. The result shows that both ATKF – PVA biocomposite film (30%) were having the highest mechanical properties among the others and was chosen for next characterizations. It is evidence in FTIR spectra that the composites indicate the formation of new hydrogen interaction between kapok fibre and PVA which might help to improve the mechanical properties. As for XRD analysis, the ATKF – PVA biocomposite film (30%) blend was found to be a heterogeneous as the peaks of diffractogram were overlap each other. This is supported by SEM micrograph in which ATKF – PVA biocomposite (30%) show a heterogeneous phase. Additionally, in the TGA data, ATKF – PVA biocomposite (30%) was founded less thermally stable than raw kapok and pure PVA is the least thermally stable among other samples.
UTILISING FUZZY INTERPOLATION BEZIER CURVES FOR ALPHABET VERIFICATION
Authors: Zakaria Rozaimi , Yee Soon Yun
Published: July 2023

In this paper, alphabet verification is conducted using fuzzy interpolation Bezier curves. Uncertain data can be defined by using the fuzzy number concept. Firstly, Fuzzification in the form of triangular fuzzy numbers is discussed. Then, the defuzzification process is implemented to produce crisp fuzzy data points. An error is obtained by comparing the defuzzified model of alphabet verification with the crisp model. The small error value obtained indicates that the fuzzy interpolation Bezier curve model is acceptable and can be used in modeling alphabet verification.
TOURIST SATISFACTION DIMENSION IN KINABALU PARK, SABAH, MALAYSIA
Authors: Talib Hamimah , Mereng Timothy Ajeng , Chan Jennifer Kim Lian
Published: July 2023

This paper aims to identify the tourist satisfaction dimensions in Kinabalu Park as a World Heritage Site, to come out with the tourist satisfaction indicators for responsible rural tourism framework at Kinabalu Park, Sabah, Malaysia, in terms of satisfaction and dissatisfaction dimension. One of the data sources to achieve this aim is the in-depth interview session with the tourist in Kinabalu Park, specifically the mountain climbers. The interview was conducted with Herzberg’s Critical Incident Technique (CIT), which is a method that asks the respondents to recall their exceptionally good feeling as well as their exceptionally bad feeling during their experience in Kinabalu Park. The data were analyzed thematically based on Driver’s Recreation Experience Preference (REP) scale to identify the tourists’ satisfaction dimension. Our study found that “scenery enjoyment” was the most prevalent domain for a satisfying experience or the source of good feeling. Along with the “scenery enjoyment”, there were other three emerging experience domains that could contribute to understanding the tourist satisfaction dimensions in Kinabalu Park.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT UNDER THE CONTINGENCY THEORY PERSPECTIV
Authors: Cicero da Silva Luciano , Henrique Ferreira Manso Paulo , Henrique Ribeiro Beccari Silva Pablo
Published: July 2023

This work is based on studies by Burns & Stalker (1960) and Lawrence & Lorsch (1967), who contributed with the use of the variable “environment” to define organizational structures in companies. In terms of the division of labor factor, the results confirmed that the organizational structure model is classified as a mechanical structure. In the other factors, the company presents evidence of the two models of structure, both mechanical and organic. It can be said that the findings corroborate the literature on the theory of contingency, which ensures that there is no single formula for managing a company.
IDENTIFICATION OF ASPECTS RELATED TO A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Authors: Cicero da Silva Luciano , Eduarda Leão Berzoti de Andrade Maria , Cristina Ferreira Clemente Silva Milena , Grazielly Sousa Santos Rayonária
Published: July 2023

This review presents the monograph ‘’Identification of aspects related to a continuous improvement project’’, written by Mariana Roque Tognetti, published by the Course Conclusion Work or Dissertation or Thesis presented to the Faculdade de Gestão e Negócios da Universidade Federal de Uber-lândia as partial requirement for obtaining the title of Bachelor in Administration. The monograph presented by the author seeks to present a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the subject, as well as a detailed case study of a specific company. From the notes revealed in the monograph, we realize that it is important for an organization to implement tools and methods that help them identify and solve both internal and external problems. As mentioned by the author, gaps were identified in the company that was used for the field research. The author believes that the method used caused impacts on the organization, and observed that the external aspects were also present, taking into consideration how much the team was impacted by the implemented project.
CRITICAL ANALYSIS ABOUT THE PROPOSAL FOR REPEAL OF LAW No. 12.318/2010 (BILL No. 6371/2019)
Authors: Thomas Gubert William
Published: July 2023

This review article proposes to examine the justifications elaborated by the Bill (PL) nº. 6371/2019 in the light of doctrine and contemporary critical reflections. To this end, the specific comments made by Federal Deputy Iracema Portella are analyzed and with the support of several jurists (revised literature) in the highlighted points, the conclusion was reached to maintain - within the homeland Legal Order - of the Parental Alienation Law (non-repeal of Law Nº. 12,318/2010); observed the optimization and the quantitative and qualitative intensification of the expertise to the decision and the case-by-case verification.
COLLABORATIVE TEACHING FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
Authors: Galdino Ramos de Oliveira Edcleison
Published: July 2023

This article was developed through research where bibliographical references were consulted, from a qualitative point of view, in the area of special education, with emphasis on the contribution of specialized educational services for inclusion students, using the reference of Scientific Work Methodology , by the author Gilberto de Andrade Martins. Aiming to understand how collaborative teaching can help in the teaching-learning process. Evaluate the feasibility of implementing collaborative teaching in Brazilian public schools, taking into account the importance of the school inclusion process. It seeks to dialogue with different experienced contexts and identify different possibilities for a better insertion of children and young people with special needs in the school space, including trying to shed light on the pedagogical practices of special education in general terms. It appears that assessment is a construction and investigation process of the teaching-learning process that leads to the origin of specific functional learning disorders and specialized care for the target audience of special education, involving children, family members, teachers( as), health professionals, pedagogues, management team, among others.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY IN CHILDHOOD GRIEF WITH THE LOSS OF A PARENT
Authors: Paula Carvalho Silva Ana , Thalissa Diniz Maranhão Oliveira Mara , De Cássia da Silva Ferreira Yasmin , Carmo Ferreira da Silva Luciana
Published: July 2023

Grief is a process experienced by the loss or absence of a person, object or situation, triggering suffering, in addition to behavioral, emotional and sentimental reactions. According to studies, the child has the ability to understand about death, only needing to respect their level of cognitive/emotional development. The parents represent physical, emotional and security support for the infant, thus, their departure is understood as causing extreme pain and generating feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Psychology has several strategies to deal with childhood grief. This work aimed to demonstrate the contribution of Psychology in the face of grief in childhood with the loss of one of the parents, through the understanding of child development, the understanding of grief in childhood, the importance of mourning and psychological assessment the loss of one of the parents. It was based on a bibliographic review with a qualitative-descriptive approach, in the period between 2005 and 2021. It concluded the importance of psychology for the elaboration of child mourning, given that this science has several means, such as psychoeducation about mourning and the emotions triggered by it, ludic therapy, participation in centers or support groups by the surviving parent, as well as psychotherapy to redefine this process and its consequences.
STAGE FEAR AS A COMMUNICATIVE BARRIER IN THE CLASSROOM IN THE BUSINESS ENGINEERING CAREER OF THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST SUBSIDIARY CIUDAD DEL ESTE
Authors: Vanessa Ruiz Diaz de Salvioni Viviana , Armoa Alcides
Published: July 2023

Stage fright, also known as stage fright or fear of public speaking, is a recognized phenomenon that affects many people in different contexts. This research focuses on analyzing how stage fright becomes a communication barrier in the educational field, specifically in the classroom. The methodology used is mixed research under the Quantitative and Qualitative approach, data collection was carried out through interviews and survey. The results indicate that stage fright has a significant impact on students’ communication in the classroom. Those who experience stage fright tend to avoid actively participating in discussions, oral presentations, and other activities that require speaking in front of their peers. This negatively affects their learning by missing opportunities to express ideas, ask questions and participate in discussions. Factors that contribute to stage fright in the educational context are identified, such as fear of judgment and negative evaluation, lack of confidence in communication skills, and peer pressure. These factors create anxiety and stress, further hindering students’ ability to communicate effectively. As a result of the research, strategies are proposed to address stage fright and promote effective communication in the classroom. These include relaxation techniques and stress management, creating a supportive and trusting environment, designing activities that promote active participation by all students, and training teachers in managing stage fright.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: Lúcia Nunes Gomes da Costa Alba , Maria Tavares Gomes Cláudia
Published: July 2023

In view of the use of technology in education can be an important resource in the cognitive development of student. This study arose from the need of encourage the use of information and communication technologies within school environment, in how classes are planning, political pedagogical projects and to insert the informatics in the continuing education of teachers. Some authors had contributed to this study, such as Tardiff (2014), Moran, Masetto e Behrens (2006), Grisnpun et al (2002), Freire (2001), Almeida (2009), Vigneron e Oliveira (2005), Lévy (2011/2014), Gadotti (2011), among others. The data were collected from the participatory and qualitative research, which made clear the need to implement a course focused on the use of information and communication technologies into the education of teachers. The study enabled more effective educational practices, knowledge mediation and acquisition of technological skills by teachers, through the course Introduction to Digital Education. It also shows that the difficulty of teachers in dealing with technology in the classroom, goes beyond the skills acquired in the teaching profession, including factors such as space, physical structure of the school and continuing education on the use of technology in education
Development and Evaluation of an Interactive Mobile Application Incorporating Gamification Technique for Enhancing Preschooler’s Cognitive and Recreational Activities
Authors: Gallera Jovie M
Published: July 2023

This study focuses on the development and evaluation of an interactive mobile application incorporating gamification techniques for enhancing preschooler's cognitive and recreational activities. The research aims to create an application that is easy to use, engaging, educational, and aligned with the preschool curriculum. The system design is focused on providing a seamless user experience, incorporating game mechanics that encourage engagement, and educational content aligned with the preschool curriculum. The application was evaluated based on usability, functionality, effectiveness, security/privacy, and maintainability, with parameter results ranging from 4.1 to 4.5 out of 5. Overall, the application was rated 4.3 out of 5, indicating a successful and effective application with high usability, functionality, security/privacy, and maintainability. The results of this study demonstrate the potential of gamification techniques for enhancing preschooler's cognitive and recreational activities through interactive mobile applications. This research can be beneficial for developers and educators who want to create engaging and educational applications for preschoolers.
Socio-demographic Factors Associated with Job Burnout among Frontline Employees: A Cross-sectional Study of Classified Hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Authors: Gitau John Kahuthu , Maranga Vincent Nyamari , Ayuma Khayiya Rosemarie
Published: July 2023

In today’s highly competitive business environment, providing exceptional customer service is the primary goal of any hospitality organisation. Hotel frontline employees play a vital part in the service delivery process to achieve this. However, job burnout is a persistent problem in the hotel sector due to the demanding nature of the work (for example, working long hours and rotating shifts). Hotel frontline employees have to deal with the challenging nature of their job. As a result, they are prone to job burnout, lowering their productivity. Therefore, it is essential to establish possible job burnout interventions among this important group of hotel staff. Nairobi City County has a well-established hospitality sector home to most of Kenya’s classified hotels. As a beginning point in pursuit of job burnout interventions, this study sought to compare job burnout levels in different populations of frontline employees defined by socio-demographic characteristics in all (from 2-star to 5-star) classified hotels using a cross-sectional online survey approach to test the model on 309 frontline employees. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the one-way analysis of variance. The prevalence rate of job burnout among frontline employees was 30.7%. Female and unmarried frontline employees exhibited higher levels of job burnout. Frontline employees with lower education reported higher feelings of job burnout and its facets. Frontline employees working in highly rated hotels, with less work experience and tenure, were prone to job burnout and its aspects. Frontline employees working in the restaurant department were more susceptible to burnout and its elements. The current study recommends that owners, managers, and operators of classified hotels in Nairobi City County design interventions anchored on various socio-demographic characteristics to address job burnout among frontline employees.
Impact of Community Extension Entrepreneurial Programs on the Women’s Association in Barangay Communal, Cabanatuan City
Authors: C. Natividad Nestor , Constantino Junil A
Published: July 2023

The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST), one of the Philippines' state universities, performs four major functions: instruction, research, extension, and production. The study sought to determine the project's impact on those who received extension services as well as the economic, social, and environmental effects of those services provided by the Atate Campus over the previous five (5) years (2017-2022). This involved twenty-five (25) extension beneficiaries or members of the Samahan ng Kababaihan (Women’s Association), in Brgy Communal, Cabanatuan City who participated in the descriptive survey reseach design. Findings revealed that majority of the members of the said association were married, high school graduates, with two (2) children, and unemployed. The project's outcome had the biggest impact on how the extension services affected the aforementioned participants. Environmental impact was minimal compared to the moderate effects of the economic and social factors. As the outcome of the project improved the lives of the group members by gaining employment, establishing small business, and creating self-employment opportunities using the knowledge and skills gained during the entrepreneurial training. It is suggested that long-term relevant projects be implemented in order to sustain the vigor of the entrepreneurial spirit developed through the extension program.
Study on Several Structural Solutions for Sea Dyke Construction Including Wave Deflecting Block at the Sea with Large Waves in Vietnam
Authors: Hung Mai Sy
Published: July 2023

Sea dykes play an essentially important role in disaster prevention. Sea dyke is one of the important constructions that always are noted at the highest level of protection. Therefore, these protections and improving the quality of sea dykes is considered a particularly important task. Sea dykes are directly affected by sea waves, during the rainy and stormy season in particular, so many segments of Dyke Sea have been degraded and decreased effective coastal protection, easily eroded, broken, and sea water intruding inland, causing cause a lot of damage. The phenomenon of coastal erosion has caused serious socio-economic consequences such as loss of residential land, threatened to destroy sea-dyke works, separate traffic routes. In addition, it also causes social consequences for coastal communities. To reduce the above consequences and to ensure the stability of sea-dyke works, synchronous and long-term strategic solutions is required. Therefore, it is necessary to study solutions to improve the quality of sea dykes. Thus, the topic of the research is "Study on several structural solutions for sea dyke construction including wave deflecting block at the sea with large waves". That is also the goal of this article.
Integration of Electrical Resistivity and Induced Polarization Technique for Oil Spill Investigation in Kegbara-Dere, Gokana LGA, Rivers State
Authors: William J. S  , Udom G. J  , Emujakporue G. O
Published: July 2023

Oil spill is a very complex phenomenon which requires detailed investigation using integrated techniques to identify the major contaminant anomalies in the study area, hence the need to investigate the spill contaminant is very key to obtaining data that would aid in the provision of requisite information for remediation. The study area was modelled using 2-D resistivity and induced polarization tomography for delineation of plumes resulting from the oil spills and those caused by mineralized bodies. 2-D data acquisition techniques were used to obtain apparent resistivity and IP data. Interpretation of electrical resistivity and IP tomograms shows that the hydrocarbon plumes signatures are masked by signatures from polarized bodies within the subsurface. The identification and isolation of the resistivity anomalies from the IP anomalies are of major concern in this research. Resistivity and induced polarization tomograms are used to accurately delineate the plume boundaries and also identify of regions masked by the presence of clays and other mineralized bodies within the subsurface.
The Role of Mediation and Moderation in the Sharing of Knowledge and Work Centrality Effects of Employee Creativity on Innovative Work Behavior
Authors: Purnama Sari Nuri Fitri , Wahyuni Salamah
Published: July 2023

Innovative work behavior provides a role to follow the dynamics of work in achieving organizational success. Individual factors in employee creativity and work centrality are needed to support innovative work behavior in an organization. In addition, knowledge sharing is also needed to support the practice of IWB as a provision for employees in developing innovation. The organization in this study highlights a government organization in the field of statistics. Public organizations have different characteristics than private organizations. This concentrate additionally features the directing job of information dividing and work centrality on the relationship among representative imagination and creative work conduct. 303 BPS-Statistics Indonesia workers completed an online questionnaire for the study. PLS-SEM is used for data analysis. The findings demonstrated that innovative work behavior is significantly influenced positively by employee creativity, work centrality, and knowledge sharing. Work centrality moderates the relationship between employee creativity and innovative work behavior. In public sector organizations, innovative work behavior is very important for increasing employee innovation. The practical implication is to increase innovative work behavior by creating positive employee roles that foster employee innovation.
The Role of Youth Councils in Developing a Voluntary Culture in Hebron Governorate
Authors: Mahmoud Lafi Iyad Abdullah , Abu Sneineh Amani salman
Published: July 2023

The study aimed to identify the role of youth councils in developing a voluntary culture in the Hebron governorate. The study used descriptive and analytical methods, whereby the questionnaire was used to collect data. The study was conducted on a sample of (229) young men and women from the Hebron governorate, who were selected randomly, and the study found. However, the extent of the effectiveness of youth councils in promoting volunteer culture from the point of view of youth was to a large extent. And that the reality of the energy of individuals' performance in volunteer work within youth councils and the role of youth councils in educating young people and enhancing their skills towards volunteering was significant, and the study also found that the obstacles to developing volunteer culture in youth councils were to a large extent. The results also showed no statistically significant differences in the total score of the study sample's estimates of the effectiveness of youth councils in promoting voluntary education and its fields due to the variable of sex, age, and place of residence. It also showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the total score of the study sample's estimates of the obstacles to developing a voluntary culture in youth councils and the areas (personal handicaps, social and cultural barriers, and economic and political obstacles) due to the variable of gender and place of residence.
Sustainability Reporting and Capital Adequacy of Listed DMBs in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria
Authors: Dare Otitolaiye Emmanuel , Tunji Siyanbola Trimisiu , Nwabuisi Nwaobia Appolos
Published: July 2023

Meeting capital requirements for adequate banking services has become a complex issue. Prior studies had advanced that effective sustainability reporting influences corporate performance and banks’ capital adequacy. Consequently, this study empirically examined how sustainability reporting affected capital adequacy. This study was inspired by the importance of sustainability reporting in improving corporate performance and deposit money banks' (DMBs') capital adequacy. The study used an expo facto research design and a sustainability reporting checklist of the Global Reporting Initiative for 12 years from 20 to 2021. Secondary data were extracted from the annual financial statements of the DMBs listed in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. 95 DMBs made up the research population, and 35 banks were chosen for the study using a purposive sample strategy. The result of the analysis demonstrated that sustainability reporting exerted a positive significant effect on the capital adequacy of the listed DMBs in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria adequacy (Adj R2 = 0.91, Wald-test (4, 367) = 3958.9, p < 0.05). The study recommended that the management of the banks should ensure the effective implementation of sustainability reporting regulations and compliance in order to increase corporate legitimacy and banks' capital adequacy.
Digital Transformation in the Public Sector: The Role of Leadership and Culture (A Study of Civil Servants in the Statistics Indonesia)
Authors: Dwita Amaliah Rizki , Runing Sawitri Hunik Sri
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of digital transformational leadership and digital culture on digital transformation (study on Civil Servants at the Statistics Indonesia). This quantitative research was conducted on 430 civil servants. The sampling technique was non-probability (purposive) sampling. The research data were collected by survey using an electronic questionnaire in the form of Google Forms. The data were analyzed using SEM PLS analysis with the help of smart PLS. The results showed that both digital transformational leadership and digital culture have a significant and positive effect on digital transformation. In addition, digital culture as a mediating variable is proven to significantly influence the relationship between digital transformational leadership and digital transformation. Further research can investigate other factors that can influence, mediate, or moderate the digital transformation process.