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Parental Attitudes Towards Homework in Maltese Primary School Settings: An Empirical Analysis
Authors: Scicluna Rebecca , Muscat Inglott Matthew
Published: June 2023

This paper explores a range of parental attitudes towards homework (HW) in primary school settings in Malta and Gozo. International research suggests that while parental attitudes towards HW vary across certain groups and population characteristics, they tend to be mostly positive. Positive attitudes are associated with increased direct parental involvement, which is in turn thought to improve overall academic performance. However, HW can also become a source of struggle and stress. This study aimed to further explore such claims, as well as develop previous work by local undergraduate researchers in ascertaining major trends in parental attitudes in Maltese primary school settings, and finally, understand how these fit more broadly in the context of Maltese society. A survey design and quantitative analysis of online questionnaire data from a sample of 59 Maltese and Gozitan parents was carried out to test various hypotheses relating to general attitudes towards HW, attitudes towards direct involvement in helping children do their HW, as well as perceptions of HW as stressful, excessive, or too difficult for children. The results showed that despite considering it as a stress factor, Maltese parents held generally positive attitudes towards HW as a valid educational tool, while favouring a less direct approach to helping their children. Maltese children are apparently expected to take a degree of personal responsibility for their HW, which can be interpreted as a crucial requirement for the early education of citizens and independent economic actors in an increasingly individualistic and consumeristic contemporary Maltese society.
Editorial: Maltese Sport and Physical Activity:In Context
Authors: Muscat Inglott Matthew , Cumbo Renzo Kerr
Published: June 2023

We believe this special issue, the first of its kind locally, represents an important milestonein the history of sport and physical activity (PA) in Malta. Its main aim is to promoteacademic and scientific research for the continuing development of Maltese sport and PA,from a distinctly Maltese perspective. Mainly through the creation of locally-contextualisedknowledge, this issue aspires to make a valid contribution, in its own right, to specificmatters in sport and PA today. But more importantly, it is intended to form part of a greatermovement in the sector, towards increasingly rigorous and evidence-based approaches todeveloping the realistic and effective solutions Malta needs, both now and in the future.With more platforms to showcase their work, it is our hope that more local experts will turntheir scholarly attention to the unique challenges that matter the most to stakeholders inMaltese sport and PA.
Investigating Modifiable Health Behaviours in MCAST Students
Authors: Zarb Johann , Grech Linniker
Published: June 2023

Health-related behaviours (HRBs) are known to shape health on an individual aswell as a population level. This study was undertaken, therefore, to explore the status quoregarding such behaviours at the main state-sponsored vocational education institution inthe Maltese islands, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST). An onlinequestionnaire was designed to assess physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour,substance abuse, and self-reported health and happiness at school among a total sampleof 483 MCAST students aged 16+. A poor level of physical activity engagement was noted,with a significantly high proportion of students (23.4%) not engaging in at least one hourof PA (over the previous seven days), and with only a minority (8%) of students reportingthat they were physically active on a daily basis. High levels of sedentary behaviour wereobserved, specifically sedentary screen time, and there was a statistically significant, albeitweak, association between physical activity over the previous seven days and perceivedstate of health. Low levels of alcohol and tobacco consumption were observed, whilehigher levels of cannabis use were identified when compared to similar studies carried outin Malta. The majority of students reported being happy at school during the period thesurvey was administered, and a significantly high percentage of studentsmore than halfreported feeling excess pressure from schoolwork, with females reporting higher levels ofpressure than their male counterparts. A majority of students also reported being in goodor excellent health, with males reporting better health than females.
The Perceptions of PE Teachers and LSEs on the Inclusion of Children with Intellectual Disabilities During PE Lessons
Authors: Buttigieg Elvira , Dimech Amanda
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions among Physical Education(PE) teachers and learning support educators (LSEs) on the inclusion of children withintellectual disabilities (ID). It focused, more specifically, on the perceptions of PE teachersand LSEs on the effectiveness and extent of inclusion during PE lessons. The relationshipand communication between PE teachers and LSEs were also explored. In addition, a deeperunderstanding of the benefits and barriers of inclusion with respect to both students withID, and mainstream students, was sought. Eight semi-structured interviews, four with PEteachers and four with LSEs, were conducted in six state schools and two church schools.The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. For this qualitative study,thematic analysis was utilised to analyse the results using Braun and Clarkes (2006) sixstage method. The following themes were identified: School and the Education Systemin Malta; The PE Lesson; Benefits of Inclusion; and Challenges of Inclusion. Thefindings highlight some of the benefits and barriers perceived by PE teachers when itcomes to including children with ID during PE lessons. The main benefits were cognitive,physical, as well as social. On the other hand, barriers and challenges discovered includedthe type and severity of ID, the personality of the student with ID, and behavioural issues.The participants discussed their points of view and expressed their replies through severalpersonal experiences that we seek to elucidate throughout this paper.
Towards New Heights: An Interview Study on Psychological Characteristics in Danish Elite Climbing
Authors: Beiskjær Nikita , Küttel Andreas
Published: June 2023

Psychological characteristics, alongside enviromnetal characteristics, have animportant influence on the developmental process of turning young talent into successfulelite athletes. The purpose of this study was to explore the psychological characteristicsand skills of elite Danish senior climbers that are important for achieving success in aniche sport in a small country such as Denmark. Additionally, the environmental factors(e.g. relations and facilities) which influence the development of these psychologicalcharacteristics in climbers were examined. Data collection included four semi-structuredinterviews with elite senior climbers. The empirical material was analyzed with anexplorative approach following the six stages of thematic analysis, and later discussedagainst former research on psychological and environmental factors. The study identifiedfive factors that the athletes used or possessed during their career to achieve success:(a) focus on progress, (b) self-reflexivity and regulation, (c) coping and resilience, (d)adaptability, and (e) autonomy. In addition, the athletes emphasized opportunities andbarriers in their environment which either facilitated or limited their psychological andpersonal development. Opportunities included the community and relations as well asthe learning culture. Barriers were a shortage of (sport-specific) challenges and a generalreluctance to change. The findings indicate that adaptability and autonomy are domainspecific psychological characteristics for climbing in a Danish context, supporting earlierfindings that psychological factors are domain and context-specific. Practical suggestionsare discussed on how to facilitate athletes in a sport having limited structural support anda lack of competition within the country.
Chemical Profiling and Antioxidant Activity of Honey Produced in the Maltese and Gozitan Islands
Authors: Parascandalo Martina , Lia Frederick
Published: June 2023

Honey has always been a prized possession in Malta since it is known for its therapeutical, medicinal and antioxidant properties. The main compounds responsible for such activities are the phenolic compounds. In this study, the chemical profile as well as the antioxidant activity of the honey produced in Malta and Gozo were analysed by several in vitro colourimetric assays, such as the DPPH and ABTS assay, to measure antioxidant activity. The Folin Ciocalteu and the aluminium chloride assays were also implemented in order to measure the total phenolic and flavonoid content respectively. CUPRAC, FRAP and TdPc assays were also performed. From a Kolmogorov Smirnov test it was noted that the data was not normally distributed and therefore a series of non-parametric tests were performed. Correlations were also obtained by implementing a Spearmans rho correlation test. From this study it was observed that the darker honey samples had more phenolic content which resulted in a higher radical scavenging activity. Therefore, this gives a clearer indication that the phenolic compounds are correlated with the antioxidant activity. The Gozitan honey was found to have a much higher phenolic content, a higher scavenging activity and greater FRAP values when compared to the Maltese honey. On the other hand, the Maltese honey showed higher flavonoid content and greater CUPRAC values. No significant differences were seen between the samples collected during 2020 and those collected during 2021.
Moral Education in Maltese Kindergarten State Schools: A Focus Group
Authors: Zammit Isabelle
Published: June 2023

Malta has become a diverse country and educators are facing challenges in adapting their pedagogies to their current students. Given that parents were opting their children out of Catholic religion lessons, the ethics curriculum was introduced in the primary and secondary classroom. However, no direction was given regarding moral education in the kindergarten classroom with children aged 3-5. This study seeks to explore how kindergarten educators are transmitting morality in their classroom and what impacts these transmission practices. This descriptive research used cluster sampling. Seven kindergarten educators whose ages range between 30-60 participated in two two-hour focus groups representing the diverse demographic and needs of the students in the colleges of Malta and Gozo. Given the flexibility and organisational approach, thematic analysis was used to code the focus groups. The major findings are that teachers beliefs followed by school climate are salient factors in the impact on moral educational strategies. Moral education was mostly imparted through the teaching of societys moral norms and different forms of inclusion. This study suggests that future research investigates the impacts of teachers beliefs on the childrens identity and studying how childrens religious identity impacts their prosocial behaviours and relationships in the classroom. This study sheds light on policies for training programmes and moral education in the kindergarten state schools.
Understanding the Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Combined with Aromatherapy to Enhance the Wellbeing of MCAST Beauty Therapy Students: A Narrative Study
Authors: Cauchi Nadia , Falzon Rose
Published: June 2023

This study looks at the effects of the combined practice of mindful meditation and aromatherapy on the wellbeing of MCAST beauty therapy students, potentially providing resources that can help them deal with various stressors. The researchers use a qualitative narrative inquiry approach to draw meaning and understanding emerging from the participants' experiences. Three MCAST beauty therapy students participated in this study. The research design of this study consists of six stages: the discussion and planning stage between researchers to identify the best course for the research process; a pre-session held with the three participants; weekly mindful meditation sessions for six weeks; individual interviews with each participant, followed by a focus group; and, finally, the development of the analysis of narrative and narrative analysis. To examine the data for the emergent themes, the researchers chose to use thematic narrative analysis as it focuses on the told (Riessman 2008). In this case, the told, emerging from the voice of the participants and reflexivity of the researchers, is what helped identify the common patterns found across the narratives. To facilitate the process, MAXQDA software was used.Mindful meditation was found to enhance ones self-awareness and wellbeing, which in turn positively affects the individuals approach towards ones personal and professional realm. Additionally, the findings indicate that through mindfulness it is possible to achieve academic beneficence as well as enhance ones intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, in turn providing students with the highly demanded twenty-first-century skills needed to distinguish ones professional ability.
Innovative practices amongst academics working within a VET institution: A grounded theory approach
Authors: Zammit Edwin , Rizzo Alex , Aquilina Ronald
Published: June 2023

Innovative processes within an organisation are essential to drive operations forward. These can be driven by individual employee innovation actions and innovative work behaviour. Within educational settings, such academic-driven innovations are important as they tend to enhance both the quality and outcome of the learning process (Messmann and Mulder 2011). The factors that influence innovative behaviours in academics within an educational sphere have been categorised by Thurlings, Evers, and Vermeulen (2015) into three core categories. These comprise demographic, organisational, and individual factors. The need for innovation within Vocational Educational Training (VET) providers is high although challenging when it comes to implementation (Toner 2010), since VET colleges and educators must be significantly responsive to changes in societies and workplace. This provides the learners with optimal learning opportunities and job preparation (Nieuwenhuis, Nijhof, and Heikkinen 2005). Through a preliminary review of literature, a gap was identified in terms of research studies that specifically address and seek to explain the complexity of innovative behaviours adopted by VET academics. This qualitative research project aims to address and contribute to filling inthis gap in literature to identify the key factors that affect innovation in educational settings. The study looks into the innovative behaviours and practices being adopted by academics working within a national vocational college in the small island state of Malta. The research question guiding the investigation and the respective supporting objectives are the following: How do academics within a vocational college make use of innovative practices to enhance their students learning process?
DIFICULDADES E CONSEQUÊNCIAS DO DIAGNÓSTICO TARDIO DE TDAH: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Souza Lidiane , Albuquerque Firmina , Albuquerque Camila , Pereira Simony , Baraúna Yana , Silva Davi , Rêgo Sara , Oliveira Ana
Published: June 2023

Objetivo: O presente trabalho busca identificar e descrever quais as dificuldades no processo de diagnóstico de Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção com Hiperatividade (TDAH) e suas consequências no dia a dia do indivíduo adulto. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, desenvolvida com artigos publicados no período de 2017 a 2022. O levantamento bibliográfico foi realizado nas bases de PUBMED-MEDLINE, LILACS, IBECS e SciELO em português, inglês e espanhol e reuniu 14 artigos que abordavam a temática. Resultados: Há escassez de artigos com foco no tema voltado para adultos, contudo a literatura aponta além da baixa procura e da complexibilidade do diagnóstico, para as diferenças entre o diagnóstico de crianças e adultos portadores do transtorno, o que implica diretamente no seu tratamento e consequentemente no cotidiano desta população. Conclusão: Os complexos métodos de diagnóstico em adultos e a variância de confiabilidade entre eles o torna um diagnóstico mais criterioso de ser realizado, justifica a importância do mesmo para haja devido tratamento e seja minimizado as consequências negativas dos sintomas do TDAH na trajetória e na vida do indivíduo adulto com o transtorno.
PENGALAMAN PELANGGAN DI KOPI TIAM RUSEN 1955, SINGKAWANG
Authors: Rosanto Stephanie , Kallista
Published: June 2023

Kopi sudah menjadi bagian dari gaya hidup masyarakat. Arus tren kopi susu yang menjadi pemicu peningkatan konsumsi kopi dalam negeri. Salah satunya adalah Kopi Tiam Rusen 1955 yang sudah berdiri sejak tahun 1955. Kedai kopi ini menjadi salah satu ikon terkenal di Kota Singkawang, Kalimantan Barat. Letaknya yang berada di tengah kota dan pusat kota Singkawang membuat kedai kopi tiam ini otentik dan menjadi salah satu kedai kopi tiam wajib apabila berkunjung ke Singkawang. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh dari pengalaman pelanggan, nilai pelanggan dan kualitas layanan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari variable x yaitu pengalaman pelanggan, nilai pelanggan dan kualitas layanan terhadap variable y kepuasan pelanggan. Kuesioner di sebarkan kepada 210 sampel yaitu pelanggan yang sudah pernah berkunjung ke kedai kopi tiam rusen minimal 1 kali selama 6 bulan terakhir. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah pengalaman pelanggan berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pelanggan hal ini di karenakan selain membeli kopi pelanggan juga memilih kedai kopi sebagai bentuk atraksi wisata kuliner jadi pengalaman menjadi salah satu yang paling di butuhkan oleh pelanggan. Pengalaman pelanggan yang menerima pelayanan baik dan kualitas kopi serta otentik bangunan dari kedai kopi tertua di Singkawang ini mampu mendorong kepuasan pelanggan yang maksimal. Nilai pelanggan berpengaruh pada kepuasan pelanggan hal ini di dasari oleh kedai kopi rusen sangat cepat dan cekatan dalam melayani pelanggan. Kualitas layanan berpengaruh pada kepuasan pelanggan hal ini di dasari oleh para pekerja di kopi tiam rusen memiliki tingkat pelayanan yang sangat baik pelayan sangat ramah dan menguasai produk yang dijual sehingga sangat memudahkan pelanggan.
Examining the Factors that Influence capital structure in the basic industry and Chemicals Companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange: Mediating Role of Stock Return
Authors: Laia Elisabahati , Muda Iskandar , Muluk Chairul
Published: June 2023

Abstract: This study aims to examine the total asset turnover (TATO), return on investment (ROI), earnings per share (EPS), current ratio (CR) and stock risk in influencing the capital structure through stock return in the basic industry and chemical companies on the Indonesia Stock exchange for 2016-2021. This study is designed using a quantitative approach, with causality and inferential approach. The population used in this study were 88 basic industries and chemical companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, the samples were 17 companies determined using purposive sampling. The technique used is a documentation in the form of the annual financial reports from basic Industries and chemical companies published through the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange, www.idx.co.id and www.idnfinancial.com. This study uses Path Analysis measured using the STATA software. This study provides significant information that is taken into consideration in determining and deciding on making investments. Potential investors are also likely to look at the value of the current ratio and whether the company can cover its obligations, as seen from the comparison between total current assets and current liabilities. It is recommended that potential investors choose companies with a total current asset value more significant than the entire current debt value.
LEGAL CONCEPTUALISM OF FOREIGN CITIZENS AS APPLICANTS FOR THE RIGHT TO MATERIAL EXAMINATION
Authors: Fauzan Muhammad , Alfarissa Tiara
Published: June 2023

One of the powers possessed by the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia is the right of judicial review. Applicants who can apply for the right of judicial review are only Indonesian citizens, indigenous peoples, and civil legal entities. This makes foreign nationals do not have the right to apply for judicial review rights. From this, the researcher raises two problem formulations, namely 1) how are the rights of foreign citizens in reviewing statutory regulations under the law against the law as the fulfillment of human rights in Indonesia; and 2) what is the conceptualism of the legal standing of foreign citizens as applicants in cases of judicial review rights in Indonesia. The results of the research found that granting rights to foreigners in making requests for judicial review to the Supreme Court included granting the right to freedom of expression and the right to a decent life in the country of residence which is a form of upholding human rights. The concept of granting legal standing to foreigners is given only to statutory regulations governing foreigners so that this can limit the right of foreigners to become applicants through amendments to the Supreme Court Law.
DETERMINATION OF PARENTS AS GUARDIANS OF BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN WHO ARE STILL MINORS IN THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF LAND RIGHTS (Analysis of the Determination of the Semarang Religious Court Case No. 396/Pdt.P/2022/PA.Smg)
Authors: Setiyowati Setiyowati , Khasanah Diana Ulfatun
Published: June 2023

Article 47 paragraph (1) Law no. 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage states that children who have not reached the age of 18 or have never been married, are under the authority of their parents as long as they are not deprived of their authority. However, what happened in the field was that many biological parents applied to the Semarang Religious Court for guardianship because they were asked by the PPAT on the grounds that it was the basis for making a Sale and Purchase Deed required by the National Land Agency (BPN), one of them in case number 396/Pdt.P/2022/PA.Smg. The formulation of the problem in this study: (1) What is the procedure for buying and selling land rights for minors? (2) Why does BPN require parents to be the guardians of biological children who are underage in buying and selling land rights? (3) What is the basis for the judge's considerations regarding the determination of parents as guardians of biological children who are still minors in the sale and purchase of land rights in case No. 396/Pdt.P/2022/PA.Smg? The research method used in this research is normative juridical research. The specifications in this study are analytical descriptive. Data is analyzed by way of Qualitative. The results of this study are (1) The procedure for transferring land rights owned by minors, namely the stages of the procedure in PPAT and the stages that must be fulfilled are permission to determine parental authority or determination of guardianship representing minors to the court. (2) The reason BPN requires the determination of parents is because it is the basis for making a sale and purchase deed and as legal evidence for the interests of the parties in the future. (3) The basis for the judge's consideration is that the assembly grants his request with consideration based on the principle of prudence and legal certainty
NİETZSCHE’NİN İKTİDARI: GÜÇ İSTENCİ, PERSPEKTİVİST HAKİKAT VE ÜSTÜNİNSAN KAVRAMLARI ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME
Authors: DAĞLI Berkin , ALANKA Ömer
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışma, döneminin filozof, kültür eleştirmeni ve sanatçı kimliklerine haiz, çok yönlü bir entelektüel olan Friedrich Nietzsche’nin iktidar mefhumuna olan bakışını anlamlandırma çabası üzerinde duracaktır. Nietzsche eleştirdiği muteber ahlaksal nizamı ve inşa olmasını temenni ettiği yeni düzenin kerteriz noktasını güç istenci kavramı üzerinden yorumlamıştır. Ona göre gücü istemek yaşanılan hayatın olumlanması adına bir zorunluluk teşkil etmektedir. Çalışmanın odak noktası olan iktidar nosyonu Nietzsche‘nin gücü isteme fiilinden teşkil olmaktadır. Fakat bu güç istemi akla gelen ilk eylemlerden farklı olarak hakikati perspektivist bir şekilde ele alma yetisine sahip üstüninsanın bir becerisi olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Nietzsche kendi felsefesini her bir düşüncenin başka düşünceler yoluyla mahvolacağı, muzaffer bir idealar bütünü olarak tanımlamıştır. Ayrıca bu duruma uyum göstermeyen bireyleri sürünün bir parçası –yani hayvan ile üstüninsan arasında bir köprü görevi gören insan- olarak addederken durumu kabullenen bireyleri ise egemen ve iktidar olarak seçildiğini beyan etmiştir. Nietzsche kendi düşünce sistemini var olan tüm ahlaksal ve toplumsal değerlerin iktidarı karşısında inşa ederek yeni bir felsefi geleneğin temsilcisi konumunda yer almaktadır. Fakat onun mülahazasında tek ve biricik hakikat asla bulunmamakta aksine, hakikatin bireyin sahip olduğu perspektifler etrafında sürekli bir biçimde yeniden inşa edildiği düşüncesi yer almaktadır. Bu bağlamda Nietzsche’nin iktidar algısı, inşa ettiği kavramlar etrafında tartışılarak anlamlandırılmaya çalışılacaktır.
Characteristics and Omega-3 Content of Tilapia Sausage Subtitued with Mackerel Fish (Rastrelliger kanagurta) Oil
Authors: Maharani Dea , Anggo Apri Dwi , Suharto Slamet , Arifin Muhammad Hauzan , Amalia Ulfah
Published: June 2023

Tilapia fish sausage is a practical ready-to-eat food product to fill nutritional needs. Sausage is made through a process of mixing ingredients, inserting them into the casings, heating, and cooling. Mackerel oil can be used to increase omega-3 levels in tilapia sausage products. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of tilapia sausage substituted with mackerel fish oil, determine the best formulation for substitution of mackerel fish oil in tilapia sausage, and determine the levels of omega-3 fatty acids in tilapia sausage. The study was conducted in a laboratory, using a completely randomized design (CRD). The treatment given substitution of mackerel oil and palm oil is (control)K (6:0); P1 (4:2); P2 (3:3); P3 (2:4) and P4 (0:6). The data of moisture content, fat content, emulsion stability, omega-3 and colour were processed using SPSS 16. The results showed that the substitution of mackerel fish oil for palm oil could have a significant effect on the moisture content, oil content, amount of omega 3, appearance and hedonic sausages. The best results were obtained by substitution of mackerel oil in treatment P4 with a moisture content value of 58.70%, fat content 2.83%, emulsion stability 93.68%, colour analysis 53.37 (L), -1.27 (a*) and 48.30 (b*) and the average hedonic test result was 8.09 <µ< 8.66. Omega-3 levels in treatment K (control) were obtained at 0.0610%, consisting of ALA 0.034% and EPA 0.027%, while in treatment P4 the higher omega-3 levels were 1.287%, consisting of ALA 0.324%, EPA 0.365% and DHA 0.598%.
Responsabilidad Subsidiaria del Estado por la Falta de Seguridad en las Cárceles del Ecuador
Authors: Ortiz Walter , Arciniegas Cesar
Published: June 2023

El presente trabajo de investigación se enfoca en analizar las principales responsabilidades que tiene el Estado ecuatoriano respecto a la seguridad carcelaria en los diferentes centros de privación de libertad del país, así como también el sintetizar las causas y consecuencias que deriva la inseguridad carcelaria y la negligencia del Estado ecuatoriano frente a la seguridad carcelaria. Se ha tomado en consideración en el presente trabajo la situación crítica que atraviesa el sistema penitenciario a raíz de la falta de intervención estatal en los centros de privación de libertad y que como consecuencia trae consigo la vulneración de derechos constitucionales y convencionales, en especial el derecho a la vida e integridad personal de las personas privadas de la libertad, a más de la ausencia de reparación integral a las víctimas. Para el presente trabajo se ha visto menester la utilización del método de investigación descriptivo y analítico, mismo que ha permitido identificar las negligencias e irregularidades en el sistema carcelario. Las conclusiones se establecen en base a pronunciamientos de la Comisión Interamericana de los Derechos Humanos, así como la adopción de medidas jurídicas del sistema penitenciario español, para fortalecer la seguridad del sistema penitenciario ecuatoriano.
Estrés percibido y riesgo suicida en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Palate Caisa Jennifer Gissela , Vásquez de la Bandera Cabezas Fabricio Alejandro
Published: June 2023

El suicidio se ha posesionado como la cuarta causa de muerte entre jóvenes de 15 a 29 años por ser un problema en salud mental. El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la relación entre estrés percibido y riesgo suicida en una muestra de 360 (77.8 % mujeres y el 22.2 % hombres), estudiantes de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato de las carreras de Enfermería, Nutrición y Dietética. El estudio tuvo un enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental, corte transversal y alcance correlacional. Se utilizó la Escala de Estrés Percibido, versión española de la Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) adaptada por el Dr. Eduardo Remor en el año 2006 y Escala de Riesgo suicida de Plutchik (ERSP) adaptada por Rubio et al., (1998). Como resultado se encontró correlación positiva, de intensidad moderada entre estrés percibido y riesgo suicida. Asimismo, se halló una media del 27.5 en los participantes, respecto al riesgo suicida se identificó que el 71,7% presentó menor riesgo, mientras que el 28,3% mayor riesgo. No obstante, en cuanto a la comparación de medias de riesgo suicida según el género, no se encontró diferencias significativas entre hombres y mujeres. En conclusión, el estrés percibido es un factor de riesgo para la conducta suicida, es decir que una mayor presencia de estrés percibido aumenta el riesgo suicida en los estudiantes universitarios.
Evaluation of proximate composition, functional and pasting properties of millet-based breakfast cereals supplemented with soybean and date fruit flours
Authors: Okoye JI  , Ahmadu DL  , Egbujie AE
Published: June 2023

This study was designed to evaluate the proximate composition, functional and pasting properties of breakfast cereals produced from blends of millet, soybean and date fruit flour. Soybeans and date fruits were separately processed into flours and used at varying replacement levels (5-30% soybean and 5-20% date fruit) for malted millet flour in the production of breakfast cereals with breakfast cereal produced from 100% malted millet flour as control. The proximate composition, functional and pasting properties of the breakfast cereals were determined using standard methods. The moisture, crude protein, fat, crude fibre and ash contents of the breakfast cereals increased significantly (p<0.05) with increase in substitution of soybean and date fruit flours from 7.19-7.63%, 7.69-18.32%, 3.09-4.03%, 2.47-3.86% and 1.21-2.07, respectively, while the carbohydrate and energy contents decreased from 78.37-64.13% and 371.99-365.10KJ/100g, respectively. The functional properties (bulk density, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, solubility index, swelling and gelation capacities) of the samples increased significantly (p<0.05) with increase in substitution of soybean and date fruit flours from 0.36-1.55g/cm3, 43.54-86.54ml/g, 57.36-91.76ml/g, 76.72-132.72%, 1.55-2.14g/g and 1.32-1.72g/g, respectively. The pasting properties of the samples also showed that the peak viscosity, trough viscosity, final viscosity, peak time and pasting temperature increased as the levels of addition of soybean and date fruit flours increased in the products, while their breakdown and setback viscosities decreased. The study showed that the proximate composition, functional and pasting properties of millet‑based breakfast cereals could be improved by supplementing millet flour with different proportions of soybean and date fruit flours in the preparation of good quality breakfast cereal products.
Design of double edge-triggered flip-flop with low power consumption
Authors: Ming-Hsueh Wu  , Chien-Cheng Yu
Published: June 2023

As is well known, the power consumption of integrated circuits (ICs) is considered one of the most important problems for high-performance chips. Accordingly, for any chip design, power consumption has to be taken into account very seriously. In this paper, a low-power double edge-triggered (DET) D-type flip-flop circuit is proposed. This allows the frequency of the clock signal to be reduced by half, reducing system complexity and reducing power consumption. In addition, the proposed flip-flop can be implemented with fewer transistors than any previous circuit, and hence requires a small area. Simulation results indicated that the proposed circuit is capable of significant delay and power saving.
A study to assess the level of self-esteem among alcohol dependent
Authors: Maheswari  , Lalitha R
Published: June 2023

Aim of the study: The Alcohol dependent period holds a special significance because this period marks assertiveness training Changes in an individual. The present study was conducted to find out the association between assertiveness.Methodology: Correlation design was employed for the present research. Participants of the study comprised 30 high Alcohol dependent with an equal number of male 30 to above years. The questionnaires method is Rosenberg self-esteem scale.Main Findings: Percentage wise distribution of pre and post test level of selfesteem among alcohol dependence syndrome in control group depicts that in pre-test and post test , most of patients of 86.7% and 13.3% had low level self-esteem and normal level during pre-test and post test in control group .Percentage wise distribution of pre and post test level of anxiety among alcohol dependence syndrome in experimental group depicts that in pre-test, all of them ( 100%) had severity whereas In post test, highest percentage of patients (93.3%) had mild level and 6.7% of them mild -moderate anxiety level. Percentage wise distribution of pre and post test level of anxiety among alcohol dependence syndrome in control group depicts that in pre-test and post test, all of them (100%) had severity Association between the level of assertiveness schedule among patients in control group during pre-test and their selected demographic data reveals that, all the selected variables were shown not significant association. It was chance alone. Hence, the null hypothesis is accepted. There was no statistically significant association found between levels of assertiveness schedule among patients in control group. Therefore, null hypothesis was accepted at 0.05 level of significance. Except the Duration of alcohol consumption (p=0.019)
Complete blood and absolute CD4+ve T lymphocyte counts of whole blood donors at a hospital blood center in Nigeria
Authors: Taiwo Modupe Balogun  , Kingsley Aile  , Athanasius Chika Nnamani  , Oluwanifemi Tolulase Balogun  , Fati Adenekan – Salu
Published: June 2023

Background: Comprehensive routine screening and adequate selection of the prospective whole blood donor protects his health and safety as well as that of the recipient. Objectives: The main objective of this study was to determine the complete blood and absolute CD4+ T lymphocyte cell counts of apparently healthy prospective whole blood donors. Participants and Methods: This was a hospital based prospective study. A form was designed by the researchers for data collection. The socio demographic status, complete blood cells and absolute CD4+vel counts of apparently healthy whole blood donors who had tested seronegative for HIV, hepatitis B and C markers was captured . Obtained data was analysed with the statistical package for the social scientist software version 20 Results: One hundred male (97.1%) and three female (2.9%) apparently healthy prospective whole blood donors were studied. The median age of study subjects was 30 years. Obtained median blood cell values were 13g/dl, 40%, 4.9/nl and 203.9/nl for haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit, total white cell and platelet counts respectively. The median values for the mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of studied blood donors were 32.6g/dl,27.7pg and 85.7fl respectively. Observed prevalence of subnormal blood cell counts for haemoglobin concentration, total white cells and platelets were 12.6%, 25.2%, 13.6% respectively. Also subnormal values for MCHC, MCH, and MCV were 11.7%, 26.2%, 16.5% respectively among studied whole blood donors. No higher than normal blood cell count values were observed. Median values for erythrocyte sedimentation rate and CD4+ T lymphocytes were 8.4mm/hr and 876.2cells/µl respectively. The percentage of subnormal CD4+T lymphocyte count was18.4% Conclusion: A significant percentage of apparently healthy prospective whole blood donors had subnormal blood cell and CD+ve T lymphocyte values. Obtained normal values were comparable with local reference range reports from previous studies in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.
A Systematic Literature Review on Concret Media: Application to Mathematics Learning
Authors: Tria Mardiana  , Sardin  , Wijayanto Sukma
Published: June 2023

The application of media in learning can facilitate the transfer of information. The purpose of this study is to analyze the application of concrete media to learning Mathematics. Concrete media is one of the media that is easy to obtain as well as visual thinking for students. Concrete media can provide real and meaningful direct learning experiences for students. This Systematic Literature Review focuses on peer-reviewed journals and data obtained from the Mendeley database using specific criteria to analyze Concrete Media in Mathematics Learning from 2018-2022. There were 40 articles analyzed in this study which were indexed by SINTA and Google Scholar. Based on the research, through the Systematic Literature Review the results were obtained that the application of concrete media in learning Mathematics can increase student activity and learning outcomes, as well as affect the ability to solve mathematical problems. An important finding in this research is, the application of concrete media makes the preparation of media procurement simpler and easy. This is because concrete media can be obtained in the surrounding environment and does not need to take a long time to procure. This can summarize the teacher's preparation time if they want to use the media in the Mathematics learning activities carried out.
Geometry in Ethnomathematics Research Publication: Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Supriyadi Edi , Turmudi  , Jarnawi Afgani Dahlan  , Dadang Juandi
Published: June 2023

This study examines the implementation of ethnomathematics in geometry, in addition to the challenges and benefits of this approach. This study also emphasizes the dearth of bibliometric studies in this area and provides a Scopus-based bibliometric analysis of research on geometry in ethnomathematics. This study examines the evolution of research publications, the most cited articles, the most prolific writers, and current trends in research. This paper uses bibliometric analysis using Rstudio Biblioshiny as its methodology. The study discovered that studying geometry from an ethnomathematics perspective provides benefits such as enhancing learning interaction activities and conceptual comprehension. However, the lack of understanding about the ethnomathematics approach and how to incorporate it into teaching geometry, the teacher's lack of knowledge about geometry content knowledge, and the teacher's aversion to change are impediments to the use of this technique. Researchers that desire to discover research gaps for future studies are anticipated to find this study's findings valuable.
Evaluating the Efficiency of Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency: Analyzing its Effectiveness in Preventing and Responding to Terrorism
Authors: Sadri S
Published: June 2023

The phenomenon that is used as the object of research is the effectiveness of the National Counting Terrorism Agency (BNPT) in carrying out its function of preventing terrorism. The aims of the research are (1) to discuss the effectiveness of the BNPT in carrying out the function of preventing terrorism; (2) Formulate a model for discussing the effectiveness of the BNPT in carrying out the function of preventing terrorism. This research uses a qualitative research approach. Research informants as many as 3 people determined by the snowball technique. Secondary data collection using literature study; primary data collection using interview and observation techniques. Data analysis used descriptive analysis which was developed by triangulation analysis of observers. The results of the study are as follows: The effectiveness of the National Counting Terrorism Agency (BNPT) in carrying out its function of preventing terrorism has not been optimal. This means that the organizational capabilities of the BNPT need to be improved and expanded to realize effective national efforts to combat radicalism and terrorism. The function of preventing terrorism in the life of the family, society, nation and state is tolerance that is actualized in the contemporary and Indonesian context. The model composed of a discussion of the effectiveness of the BNPT in carrying out the function of preventing terrorism is the National Model for Tolerance Development with the definition: arrangement of harmony in religious life and policies to strengthen harmony among people in the life of society, nation and state. From the definition of the model, two policy dimensions are composed: (1) Policies for structuring religious harmony in the life of society, nation and state; and (2) Policies to strengthen harmony between people in the life of society, nation and state.
DETERMINANTS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF WOMEN IN SRILANKA
Authors: Lakmal
Published: June 2023

In terms of the population that is economically active, Sri Lanka has one of the lowest proportions of women. Women entrepreneurs are individuals who put their own unique ideas into practice, coordinate and integrate numerous production factors, and run their companies while accepting the related risk. Women can increase their engagement in the labor force by being encouraged to become entrepreneurs and launch their own enterprises. Although they make up a small share of all employers today, women make up a tiny portion of those starting or running new businesses. Although there have been numerous studies conducted to examine the entrepreneurial intentions of academics, graduates, and students, little is known about the entrepreneurial intentions of women in the Sri Lankan environment. Further research is needed to address the issue of women being underutilized resources and to identify the elements that influence women’s entrepreneurial intentions. As a result, the current study was conducted to identify the variables influencing women’s entrepreneurial intentions in Sri Lanka in order to address the issue of the lack of female employers. The study was quantitative and cross-sectional in nature. 200 women were picked using a convenience selection method, and each received a structured questionnaire. The SPSS 23 tool was used to do a multiple regression analysis and calculate the Pearson correlation coefficient on the data set. Results revealed a significant inverse association between age, family background, and entrepreneurial inclination. The findings also showed a substantial positive association between women’s ambition to start their own business and business experience, the need for more money, the want for security, the desire for status, self-efficacy, the inclination to take risks, and cultural attitudes. Women’s entrepreneurial ambition was not shown to be statistically related to education, need for achievement, locus of control, inventiveness, social network, economic status, political procedures, or perceived amount of support. It can be concluded that, when women own their own businesses or work for themselves, their income levels are greater, which gives them more freedom to make their own decisions and A woman might have business goals without being a relative of an entrepreneur.
THE EFFECTS OF MUSIC ON MENTAL HEALTH AND COVID-19
Authors: Somani Parin , Somani Nurbanu
Published: June 2023

The coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic has had numerous effects on global societies, including socially, politically, and economically. Social distancing regulations, school closures, mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE), amongst increasing financial burdens due to unemployment, have all contributed to a rise in societal mental health challenges. Listening to music can be perceived as an effective means through which mental health challenges can be alleviated, thereby contributing to positive wellbeing. This study aims to understand the effects of music on mental health and covid-19. There is an endeavour to recommend solutions to facilitate individuals towards improved mental wellbeing through music. A systematic literature review has been implemented within this study. Results have revealed the following factors: music and relaxation; music and inspiration; music and mood; music and expression. This study has deduced that that listening to music can have a positive impact on mental wellness as it can change emotions only if music is chosen correctly. Individuals feeling anxious or depressed tend to intensify their emotions by listening to depressing music, alternatively they can choose music to alter their emotions to happy and excited. Essentially music has the power to set the mood, create emotional changes promote sustainable mental health healing which can be utilised in the contemporary world post-covid-19.
EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON INNER PEACE AND HAPPINESS
Authors: Sharma Monica
Published: June 2023

The coronavirus (covid-19) pandemic has resulted in global societies encountering several changes. This ranges from the lockdown regulations, wearing personal protective equipment and technological progression. Many individuals soon became physically disconnected from family and friends alongside carrying out social activities they enjoyed, providing them with the happiness and zeal to face the challenges in life. This study aims to understand the effects of covid-19 pandemic on inner peace and happiness. The objective is to facilitate individuals towards cultivating inner peace and happiness in the new normal world, through a literature review. Results have revealed that numerous individuals faced loneliness and negative mental health challenges like anxiety and depression where they developed negative emotions, affecting their inner peace and happiness. They have been affected by daily routine disruptions, lack of physical social contact and economic challenges affecting physical and mental health. Accepting physical change and altering the thought process through the power of the mind, is the first step to cultivating inner peace. The negative energy released into the world from negative information disseminated through media and social media, the struggle for power and accumulation of wealth has impinged upon human inner peace. Recommendations have been made to cultivate sustainable inner peace and happiness through daily meditation practices and continual learning.