bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Memory strategies focused on english vocabulary learning: A case study in a public high school in Loja City
Authors: Agila Salazar Javier Mauricio , Agila Salazar Eliana Alexandra
Published: May 2024

The research " Memory Strategies Focused on English Vocabulary Learning: A Case Study in a Public High School in Loja City" aimed to determine the effectiveness of memory strategies focused on English vocabulary learning among students of a public high school in Loja City. This study examined how various memory strategies promote vocabulary acquisition and retention, as well as opportunities for students’ practice in real contexts. It also investigated the adaptability of memory strategies to individual student needs and their efficacy for learners with diverse language proficiency levels or specific learning requirements. This study involved implementing four memory strategies, such as creating mental linkages, applying images and sound, reviewing well, and employing action, within the classroom setting over 12 weeks. Data collection methods included pre and post-assessments, student surveys, and classroom observations. Preliminary findings suggest that the use of specific memory strategies positively influences vocabulary retention and fosters a deeper understanding of language concepts. Finally, this research showed that memory strategies motivated vocabulary learning improvement and provided insights into improving language learning experiences for high school students.
An experiential description of the tango in interwar Greece (1922-1940) through the life narratives of elderly people in care homes
Authors: Koufou Aggeliki
Published: May 2024

The revolutionary rhythm of tango – as well as the simplicity of its dancing steps – contributed to the expansion of its popularity in Greece during the interwar period (1922-1940). The purpose of this paper is to explore the socio-cultural reasons for which tango became a popular dance in Greece during that era. More particularly, the research study had two aims: to present through an experiential description of the practice of tango during the interwar period, as well as to explore the emotional experience of nostalgia, triggered by popular Greek tango-songs from the interwar period. Although the Greek tango has not been prominent in Greece as a form of music or dance expression since the 1960s, I carried out a two-year ethnographic research in two homes for the elderly in and outside Athens. By adopting an interactive musical approach followed by discussions with the home residents, I was able to gain information regarding their cultural and social relationship to tango. A total of 30 narratives were collected from the residents. Historical and literary texts (e.g. press articles of that era and music magazines featuring commentaries on the music and dance trends of that age) were used as secondary narrative voices.
International Perspectives in Music Therapy Education and Training (Karen D. Goodman, Ed.)
Authors: Mercadal-Brotons Melissa
Published: May 2024

This is a review of the book "International Perspectives in Music Therapy Education and Training" edited by Karen D. Goodman.
Title: International Perspectives in Music Therapy Education and Training | Editor: Karen D. Goodman | Year: 2014 | Publisher: Charles C. Thomas | Pages: 343 | ISBN: 978-0-398-08117-1
Group Music Therapy: A Group Analytic Approach (Alison Davies, Eleanor Richards & Nick Barwick)
Authors: Akoyunoglou-Christou Mitsi
Published: May 2024

This is a review of the book "Group Music Therapy: A Group Analytic Approach" authored by Alison Davies, Eleanor Richards and Nick Barwick.
Title: Group Music Therapy: A Group Analytic Approach | Authors: Alison Davies, Eleanor Richards & Nick Barwick | Year: 2015 | Publisher: Routledge | Pages: 183 | ISBN: 978-0-415-66594-0
Harmony Of Individualism And Collectivism In Pancasila Democracy
Authors: Junaedi Junaedi
Published: May 2024

Indonesia, as a country with the Pancasila philosophy, has values that include individualism and collectivism. However, in practice, there is sometimes a misalignment between the concepts of individualism and collectivism in the implementation of Pancasila democracy. This study aims to identify and analyze the alignment between the concepts of individualism and collectivism in the context of Pancasila democracy. This research uses qualitative research methods. The data collection technique in this research is literature study. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that Pancasila democracy is an ideal government system to balance individualism and collectivism. Individualism and collectivism can be harmonized in Pancasila democracy by implementing several strategies, including strengthening character education to instill Pancasila values, increasing community participation in the democratic process, and empowering communities through sustainable development programs.
Remittances and Poverty: A Comparison of Bangladesh and Pakistan, 2000–2016
Authors: Amjad Rashid
Published: May 2024

The aim of this paper is to examine the extent to which the decline in poverty in Bangladesh and Pakistan can be explained by the manifold increases in remittances in both countries and, more importantly, the mechanism through which this worked. The methodology used is not based on sophisticated economic modelling or growth accounting and while some regression analysis is undertaken, its basic approach is to identify the key economic factors that can explain this decline. The basic conclusions are two-fold. The first that there is strong evidence that remittances do not directly flow to either the poor or the poorest households and the main mechanism through which poverty was reduced in both countries is its indirect effect through generating jobs and incomes both overall but more so at the local or district level. Second, the evidence shows that Bangladesh was able to achieve sustained high economic growth in this period as a result of better macroeconomic management which remittances, by easing the foreign exchange constraint, made possible as compared to Pakistan which despite similar increases in remittances was unable to do so. In this case, the much better export performance of Bangladesh (mainly readymade garment) as compared to Pakistan was also an important factor besides remittances.
Addressing the Structural Sources of Risk and Vulnerability for the Resource Poor
Authors: Sobhan Rehman
Published: May 2024

Exposure to asymmetrical risk forces the poor into a precarious existence, leaving them permanently vulnerable to a variety of shocks which limit their capacity to save, constrain their livelihood options and bind them in a state of poverty or near poverty. This level of poverty is not measured by their location slightly above or below an arbitrarily constructed subsistence line, but by their degrees of vulnerability to a variety of risks originating in a market driven economic system. As a result, households may periodically move above the poverty line but could easily regress below it in the face of shocks. This paper sets out to explore the sources of asymmetrical risk, which leave some people more vulnerable than others, and to relate these asymmetries to the structurally derived variations in their socio-economic circumstances. Vulnerability that originates in ethnicity, gender and climate is also an important factor in exposure to asymmetrical risk. This paper limits its focus to a discussion of vulnerabilities originating in the inequitable economic opportunity structures, which circumscribe the lives of the poor. The paper initially examines the nature of such vulnerabilities and how this may serve to trap particular segments of the population in conditions of insecurity and poverty. It then goes on to relate these to the unjust socio-economic circumstances which create and perpetuate them.
Pelatihan Microsoft Office Untuk Meningkatkan Hard Skill Mahasiswa Politeknik Balekambang Jepara
Authors: Sholikhah Mar’atus , Wardani Nila Ayu Kusuma , Purwati  , Abror A. Faiq
Published: May 2024

Penggunaan Microsoft Office dalam dunia pendidikan dan bisnis memegang andil yang besar. Karena itulah setiap mahasiswa perlu memiliki kemampuan dalam menggunakan paket perangkat lunak ini. Manfaat dari pengabdian masyarakat yang telah kami lakukan adalah untuk menambah pemahaman yang mendalam dan meningkatkan kemampuan praktis mahasiswa, terutama dalam mengetik sepuluh jari dan mengoperasikan perangkat lunak Microsoft Office, khususnya Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, dan Microsoft PowerPoint. Program ini mengadopsi metode pelatihan yang terstruktur dalam tiga tahap, dimulai dengan tahap perkenalan, dilanjutkan dengan penyampaian materi, dan diakhiri dengan praktik langsung dan mandiri. Sasaran dari program ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa Program Studi Rekayasa Perangkat Lunak yang merupakan angkatan 2021, dengan total peserta sebanyak 17 orang. Setelah menyelesaikan program ini, diharapkan mahasiswa akan memiliki kemampuan mengetik sepuluh jari dan mampu menggunakan Microsoft Office, seperti MS Excel, MS Word, dan MS PowerPoint. Kemampuan ini akan memungkinkan mereka untuk efektif menggunakan aplikasi-aplikasi ini dalam menyelesaikan berbagai tugas akademik dan juga sebagai tambahan keterampilan yang berguna di dunia kerja.
Investigating The Role Of Taste, Price, And Marketing Methods On Consumer Purchasing Decisions On Flavored Ice Cube Products
Authors: Riesta Devi Kumalasari
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of taste, price, and marketing methods on consumer purchasing decisions on flavored ice cube products. This research was conducted using quantitative research methods with data obtained through the distribution of questionnaires to 100 respondents. Analysis of the data obtained was carried out by data analysis techniques using the SPSS application by pouring the results of questionnaires distributed by researchers. The result of this study is that taste, price, and marketing methods have a large and significant influence on consumer purchasing decisions. Consumers want products that have prices by the taste offered, and the taste of a product must be consistent to cause purchase repetition and loyalty from consumers. Marketing for products is considered more relevant through social media, where social media is used as a place for interaction and exchange of information, so digital marketing is the right thing. It is hoped that this research can be a guide to help businesses or similar businesses determine their strategies in terms of taste, price, and marketing methods in their business.
ANALYSIS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND OF TOURISM PRODUCTS IN SANUR BEACH BALI
Authors: Ridla Muhammad , Sawu Michael Rudolfus
Published: May 2024

Penawaran dan permintaan merupakan aspek vital dalam pengembangan sektor pariwisata. Pertimbangan yang komprehensif akan sangat menentukan arah pengembangan sektor pariwisata. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis komponen produk pariwisata, supply dan demand pariwisata di Pantai Sanur. Penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Metode penelitian mendalam melibatkan informan seperti pengelola pariwisata, wisatawan, dan praktisi pariwisata lainnya di Pantai Sanur. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskripsi kualitatif. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa penyediaan komponen produk pariwisata, supply, dan demand dikategorikan baik. Namun, perlu untuk mempertahankan dan meningkatkan perkembangan mereka di masa depan. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengembangan penawaran dan permintaan dalam rangka meningkatkan kualitas produk pariwisata. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada wacana pengembangan atraksi wisata Pantai Sanur.
PERAN STAKEHOLDER PENTAHELIX MELALUI CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DALAM MENEKAN TINGKAT PENGANGGURAN PADA MASYARAKAT LOKAL
Authors: Reza Aulia Kartika Indrawati
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi peran pemangku kepentingan pentahelix di homestay Desa Wisata Kemiren melalui corporate sosial responsilities (CSR) dalam mengurangi tingkat pengangguran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yang pengumpulan datanya melalui observasi, studi dokumen, dan wawancara kepada pokdarwis, media Keboundha, Kepala Desa, Dosen dan Mahasiswa, masyarakat lokal, staff dan atau pemilik homestay. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program CSR diwujudkan dalam bentuk pelatihan keterampilan, promosi pariwisata, dan pengembangan infrastruktur homestay, pembuatan kebijakan, telah berhasil meningkatkan pendapatan dan mengurangi tingkat pengangguran di Desa Wisata Kemiren. Keberhasilan program-program ini sebagian besar disebabkan oleh peran aktif para pemangku kepentingan Pentahelix, termasuk pemerintah, pebisnis, akademisi, komunitas masyarakat, dan media. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa para pemangku kepentingan bekerja sama dengan baik dalam mendukung program CSR untuk menciptakan lapangan kerja dan meningkatkan ekonomi lokal, sehingga tingkat pengangguran pada Desa Wisata Kemiren mengalamai penurunan. Hal ini juga membantu pemerintah dan pebisnis dalam merencanakan serta merealisasikan program CSR yang berkelanjutan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat yang didukung dengan kesiapan masyarakat lokal dalam rangka penurunan angka pengangguran.
Analisis Kepuasan Mahasiswa Terhadap Aplikasi ChatGPT Dengan Menggunakan Metode PIECES Framework
Authors: Aditya Aditya Pratama , Muharrom Muhammad
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan berdasarkan kepuasan yang dimiliki mahasiswa terhadap aplikasi ChatGPT. Kepuasan pada aplikasi ChatGPT ini diukur menggunakan metode Pieces Framework. Pieces Framework sendiri terdiri dari berberapa variabel yaitu Performance, Information and Data, Economics, Control & Security, Efficiency, dan Security. Tujuan pada penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah mahasiswa memiliki kepuasan yang signifikan terhadap aplikasi ChatGPT. Sampel yang didapatkan pada penelitian ini berjumlah 100 orang mahasiswa. Perhitungan kepuasan pada masing–masing variabel menggunakan perhitungan manual. Didapatkan kesimnpulan bahwa seluruh variabel memiliki tingkat kepuasan yang tinggi.
Analisa Pengukuran Kualitas Website E-Recruitment PT. Angkasa Pura Suport Menggunakan Metode Webqual 4.0
Authors: Satrio Satrio Nugroho , Muharram Muhammad
Published: May 2024

The success of developing a company's information system can be measured by the level of community satisfaction. The importance of service quality is not only based on the views of service providers, but also determined by public perceptions. To overcome the problems previously mentioned, analysis is needed to evaluate the quality of a website that is working properly or not. In order to know the quality of the website based on user opinion, the website must be tested using the Webqual 4.0 method. In this study the authors aim to analyze the quality of the e-recruitment website of PT. Angkasa Pura Support using the Webqual 4.0 method. The Webqual method has 4 variables, namely Usability (X1), Information Quality (X2), Service Interaction Quality (X3), and User Satisfaction (Y). The data collection method used is a quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to employees of PT. Angkasa Pura Support. The number of samples obtained was 60 samples from a total population of 150 people. The tests used in this research are validity test, reliability test, F test, T test, and coefficient of determination test. The results of this study indicate that each variable X1, X2, and X3 has an effect on variable Y with a significance value of 0.000 <0.005 and a calculated F value of 18.224 > 2.180 and a coefficient of determination of 49.4%.
Analisis Kepuasan Pelanggan Terhadap Efektivitas Transaksi Dengan DANA Wallet Menggunakan Metode TAM (Technology Acceptance Model)
Authors: Aji Giatama  , Ferdiyanto Yusriel Arief
Published: May 2024

Abstrak DANA merupakan salah satu dari banyaknya aplikasi e-wallet yang mendukung transaksi non-tunai. Keberhasilan suatu produk memiliki dampak besar yang ditentukan oleh kemauan pengguna untuk menerima teknologi dengan mempertimbangkan faktor kegunaan dan kemudahan saat menggunakan teknologi tersebut. Dalam penelitian ini penulis menganalisa kepuasaan terhadap efektivitas transaksi dengan Dana wallet menggunakan metode TAM ( Technology Acceptance Model ) untuk mengetahui tingkat kepuasan pengguna terhadap aplikasi DANA. Perhitungan dengan rumus Lemeshow didapatkan sampel sebanyak 96,04 lalu dibulatkan menjadi 100. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif, uji validitas, uji relibilitas, regresi linier sederhana, dan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian uji regresi linear sederhana menunjukan bahwa nilai signifikasi variabel X1 sebesar 0,046 < 0,05 yang artinya variabel X1 berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap variabel Y, lalu variabel X2 sebesar 0,000 < 0,05 yang artinya variabel X2 berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap variabel Y. Untuk hasil uji regresi linier berganda didapatkan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 < 0,05, yang brarti variabel X1 dan X2 berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap variabel Y.
Cost–effectiveness of sotagliflozin for the treatment of patients with diabetes and recent worsening heart failure
Authors: Kim Jaehong , Wang Shanshan , Sikirica Slaven , Shafrin Jason
Published: May 2024

Aim:
To assesses the cost–effectiveness of sotagliflozin for the treatment of patients hospitalized with heart failure and comorbid diabetes.
Materials & methods:
A 
de novo
cost–effectiveness model with a Markov structure was created for patients hospitalized for heart failure with comorbid diabetes. Outcomes of interest included hospital readmissions, emergency department visits and all-cause mortality measured over a 30-year time horizon. Baseline event frequencies were derived from published real-world data studies; sotagliflozin's efficacy was estimated from SOLOIST-WHF. Health benefits were calculated quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Costs included pharmaceutical costs, rehospitalization, emergency room visits and adverse events. Economic value was measured using the incremental cost–effectiveness ratio (ICER).
Results:
Sotagliflozin use decreased annualized rehospitalization rates by 34.5% (0.228 vs 0.348, difference: -0.120), annualized emergency department visits by 40.0% (0.091 vs 0.153, difference: -0.061) and annualized mortality by 18.0% (0.298 vs 0.363, difference: -0.065) relative to standard of care, resulting in a net gain in QAYs of 0.425 for sotagliflozin versus standard of care. Incremental costs using sotagliflozin increased by $19,374 over a 30-year time horizon of the patient, driven largely by increased pharmaceutical cost. Estimated ICER for sotagliflozin relative to standard of care was $45,596 per QALY.
Conclusion:
Sotagliflozin is a cost-effective addition to standard of care for patients hospitalized with heart failure and comorbid diabetes.
“Let’s Chat!” Improving Emergency Department Staff Satisfaction with the Medication Reconciliation Process
Authors: Schwieters Kurt , Voigt Richard , McDonald Suzette , Scanlan-Hanson Lori , Norman Breanna , Larson Erin , Garcia Alexis , Madsen Bo , Rudis Maria , Bellolio Fernanda , Hevesi Sara
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Patients who stay in the emergency department (ED) for prolonged periods of time require veriﬁcation of home medications, a process known as medication reconciliation. The complex nature of medication reconciliation can lead to adverse events and staff dissatisfaction. A multidisciplinary team was formed to improve accuracy, timing, and staff satisfaction with the medication reconciliation process. Methods: Between November 2021–January 2022, stakeholders were surveyed to identify gaps in the medication reconciliation process. This project implemented education on role-speciﬁc tasks, as well as a “Let’s chat!” huddle, bringing together the entire care team to perform medication reconciliation. We used real-time evaluations by frontline staff to evaluate effectiveness during plan- do-study-act cycles and obtain feedback. Following the implementation period, stakeholders completed the post-intervention survey between June-July 2022, using a 4-point Likert scale (0 = very dissatisﬁed to 3 = very satisﬁed). We calculated the change in staff satisfaction from pre-intervention to post-intervention. Differences in proportions and 95% conﬁdence intervals are reported. This study adhered to the Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence (SQUIRE 2.0) and followed the Lean Six Sigma rapid cycle process improvement (deﬁne-measure-analyze-improve-control). Results: A total of 111 front-line ED staff (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, nurses) completed the pre-intervention survey (of 350 ED staff, corresponding to a 31.7%response rate), and 89 stakeholders completed the post-intervention survey (a 25.4% response rate). Subjective feedback from staff identifying causes of low satisfaction with the initial process included the following: complexity of process; unclear delineation of staff roles; time burden to completion; high patient volume; and lack of standardized communication of task completion. Overall satisfaction improved after the intervention. The greatest improvement was seen in the correct medication (difference 20.7%, conﬁdence interval [CI] 6.3–33.9%, P < 0.01), correct dose (25.6%, CI 11.4–38.6%, P < 0.001) and time last taken (24.5%, CI 11.4–37.0%, P < 0.001). Conclusion: There is a steep learning curve to educate multidisciplinary staff on a new process and implement the associated changes. With goals to impact the safety of our patients and reduce negative outcomes, engagement and awareness of the team involved in the medication reconciliation process is critical to improve staff satisfaction.
The Catholic Horror Show
Authors: Doherty Bernard ,   Academic Publishing
Published: May 2024

Among horror films and books, The Exorcist has attracted a disproportionate amount of commentary from a variety of perspectives, ranging from gender studies and psychoanalysis, through to the histories of medicine and science. This article delves into two aspects of the book and film phenomenon to highlight its cultural significance, especially in the United States, and particularly among Roman Catholics. First, it investigates the background of the book and film and positions it within the type of ethnic melting pot Catholicism from which its author, William Peter Blatty, emerged and its vernacular beliefs about the devil and exorcism, focusing on the type of “Catholic supernaturalism” which Blatty drew on in writing The Exorcist and his own ambivalent relationship with this type of devotional Catholicism. Second, it examines the reaction to the book and the film amongst Catholic audiences, focusing on the extensive commentary provided on the film by several Catholic priests, all of whom found themselves pastorally and professionally challenged by the film’s impact in various contexts. It concludes by discussing how The Exorcist has become an iconic example of the dark side of the American Catholic imagination.
St. Thomas Aquinas and the Natural Law
Authors: Long Steven A. ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: May 2024

The object of the moral act is a subject of some controversy in modern discussions of Christian ethics. Pope St. John Paul II, in the encyclical Veritatis splendor, speaks to the nature of the moral act with reference to Thomistic philosophy. This article discusses the foundational elements of Thomas Aquinas’s account of natural law and provides some important clarification of the nature of the moral act as addressed in the encyclical.
Before and After Veritatis Splendor
Authors: Cuddy Cajetan ,   The National Catholic Bioethics Center
Published: May 2024

Vertiatis splendor was one of the most consequential papal encyclicals of the twentieth century. In it, the Church presented the faithful with a detailed look at Catholic moral teaching and put to rest several disputes that followed Vatican II. This article presents some key teachings of the encyclical and how they shape our understanding of Catholic moral teaching today.
Peradilan Agama di Indonesia Pasca UU Nomor 50 Tahun 2009 Tentang Perubahan Kedua Atas UU Nomor 7 Tahun 1989
Authors: Nursalam Nursalam , Shuhufi Muhammad , Sultan Lomba
Published: May 2024

This research aims to reveal and analyze the existence of Religious Courts as a robust and equal branch of judicial power alongside other courts, as regulated by the Judicial Power Law. Religious courts are one of the judicial bodies exercising judicial power to enforce law and justice for people seeking justice in specific cases involving Muslims, particularly in matters of marriage, inheritance, wills, gifts, endowments, zakat, infak, alms, and sharia economy. The factors supporting the existence of religious courts are based on changes in Law Number 7 of 1989 to Law Number 3 of 2006 and Law Number 50 of 2009 concerning Religious Courts. With these changes, the institutional existence of Religious Courts has been strengthened as their adjudicative authority has been expanded, making their institutional presence as solid as other courts. This expanded authority elevates the status of Religious Courts as a medium for maintaining their institutional existence. The hindering factors include the limited physical and non-physical facilities, such as human resources (HR) that are not evenly distributed in quality and quantity within the Religious Courts, and the fact that many judges in the Religious Courts do not yet fully master civil law and civil procedural law. The amendment of Law Number 50 of 2009 brought significant changes to the judiciary in Indonesia, including changes in the position and authority of religious judges. The position of judges post-amendment of Law Number 50 of 2009 is regulated by the Supreme Court, in accordance with Law Number 48 of 2009 concerning Judicial Power, which places Religious Courts alongside other courts under the Supreme Court. Additionally, the Judicial Commission exists to uphold the honor, dignity, and conduct of judges, providing external oversight of judges.
Perkembangan Usaha Kerajinan Anyaman Bambu di Nagari Koto Baru Simalanggang Kecamatan Payakumbuh Tahun 1990-2022
Authors: Utami Silvia , Hardi Etmi
Published: May 2024

This research examines the development of woven bamboo craft businesses in Nagari Koto Baru Simalanggang, Payakumbuh District, 1990-2022. The research aims to discover the development of woven bamboo craft businesses in Nagari Koto Baru Simalanggang and its impact on the socio-economic life of the local community. The method used in this research is a historical method with four stages of research methods, namely heuristics, source criticism, interpretation and historiography. Based on the research results, it can be seen that the bamboo woven craft business in the village of Koto Baru Simalanggang, Payakumbuh District has existed for a long time, but the year it appeared is not certain. Woven bamboo crafts have developed in shape and model. In 1990, the form of woven bamboo crafts was still very simple. In 1995, the woven bamboo craft business began to improve and develop significantly. Woven bamboo crafts were initially introduced by Mom Desweni. The woven bamboo craft business is a business that has been passed down from generation to generation through non-official education route. Bamboo woven craft business can be used as the main job for craftsmen to fulfill their daily needs. Bamboo woven craft business has a big influence on the socio-economic life of bamboo woven craftsmen in Nagari Koto Baru Simalanggang. Level of Education, Level of social welfare , and the socio-economic life of craftsmen has improved significantly from the existence of this bamboo woven craft business.
Eksplorasi Layanan Konseling Kelompok dalam Mengembangkan Kreativitas Siswa: Tinjauan Literatur
Authors: Habsy Bakhrudin All , Amali Azzah Nabila , Salsabila Dona Maretta , Kartikasari Dea Dwi
Published: May 2024

This research aims to find out more details about group counseling services. One of the effective guidance and counseling services for developing student creativity is group counseling services. This research uses library research methods with data originating from various sources such as books, articles, journals, documents, and others. In the discussion we explain the basic concepts of group counseling, including 1). Definition of group counseling according to expert opinion 2). Goals of Group Counseling 3). Principles of Group Counseling 4). Group Counseling Function 5). Benefits of Group Counseling 6). Group Counseling Component 7). Group Dynamics 8). Group Counseling Process and Stages.
Dental and Implantoprosthetic Rehabilitation of the Vertical Dimension in an Elderly Patient with Severe Parafunction
Authors: Pedron Irineu Gregnanin , Cabrini Júnior Carlos Alberto , Coronado Barros Vinicius , Coronado Barros Igor , Vieira Leite Diego Portes
Published: May 2024

Tooth wear can have several etiological factors. When they occur in combination, the clinical result can be quite devastating, with severe tooth destruction. The purpose of this article is to present the case of a elderly patient with severe tooth wear caused by parafunctional habits (bruxism), with a marked reduction in the vertical dimension of the lower third of the face. Dental and implantoprosthetic rehabilitation was carried out, restoring the vertical dimension.
Peran Kepemimpinan Visioner dalam Pengembangan Kualitas Pendidikan: Studi Kasus MTs Raudlatul Huda Cilacap
Authors: Suparyo Suparyo , Hanif Muh , Suratno Suratno
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK
Kepemimpinan visioner memainkan peran yang signifikan dalam menentukan kemajuan dan kualitas lembaga pendidikan. Artikel ini mengeksplorasi peran manajemen kepemimpinan visioner dalam pengembangan Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Raudlatul Huda Cilacap sebagai studi kasus. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami bagaimana kepemimpinan visioner memengaruhi transformasi pendidikan di lembaga tersebut. Metode penelitian melibatkan observasi dan analisis data dari kegiatan pengembangan dan perubahan yang dilakukan di MTs Raudlatul Huda Cilacap. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan visioner membawa dampak positif terhadap kualitas pendidikan, meningkatkan minat masyarakat, dan menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang kondusif. Studi ini memberikan wawasan tentang pentingnya kepemimpinan visioner dalam meningkatkan mutu pendidikan dan dapat menjadi referensi bagi lembaga pendidikan lainnya dalam menghadapi tantangan masa depan.
ABSTRACT
Visionary leadership plays a significant role in determining the progress and quality of educational institutions. This article explores the role of visionary leadership management in the development of Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Raudlatul Huda Cilacap as a case study. The research aims to understand how visionary leadership influences educational transformation in the institution. The research methodology involves observation and data analysis of development activities and changes implemented in MTs Raudlatul Huda Cilacap. The results indicate that visionary leadership has a positive impact on educational quality, increases community interest, and creates a conducive learning environment. This study provides insights into the importance of visionary leadership in improving education quality and can serve as a reference for other educational institutions in facing future challenges.
Self-efficacy Siswa Kelas VII di SMPN 3 Lubuk Sikaping: Studi Kasus
Authors: Murti Yustika , Yusri Fadhilla , Afrinaldi Afrinaldi , Syam Hidayani
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Self-efficacy (keyakinan diri) siswa di SMPN 3 Lubuk Sikaping dalam situasi pembelajaran. Masalah yang dihadapi termasuk siswa yang tidak yakin terhadap tugas, kurang percaya diri berbicara di depan kelas, dan kurang persiapan dalam belajar. Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif deskriptif, melibatkan 100 siswa kelas VII menggunakan teknik total sampling. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket yang telah divalidasi dan dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Self-efficacy siswa sebesar 71,91%, dikategorikan tinggi. Indikator tingkat kesulitan tugas (Magnitude), kekuatan keyakinan (Strength), dan generalisasi (Generality) semuanya berada pada kategori tinggi, menunjukkan keyakinan diri siswa yang memadai dalam menghadapi situasi pembelajaran.
ABSTRACT
This study aims to determine the self-efficacy of students at SMPN 3 Lubuk Sikaping in learning situations. The problems faced include students who are not confident in their assignments, lack of confidence in speaking in front of the class, and lack of preparation in learning. This study is descriptive quantitative, involving 100 seventh grade students using total sampling technique. Data were collected through a validated questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that students' Self-efficacy was 71.91%, categorized as high. Indicators of task difficulty (Magnitude), strength of belief (Strength), and generalization (Generality) are all in the high category, indicating adequate student confidence in dealing with learning situations.
The Impact of Flash Cards on Student Learning Outcomes in Science Education
Authors: Rusita Rusita , Rahman Rahman
Published: May 2024

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Peneltian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak penggunaan Media Flash Card pada hasil belajar IPA oleh siswa kelas V di SD Negeri 6 Jarai. Studi ini menggunakan metode eksperimental dengan rancangan pre-experimental, khususnya one group pretest-posttest design. Populasi meliputi seluruh murid dari kelas I hingga VI di sekolah yang sama, dengan sampel penelitian terdiri dari 25 siswa kelas V. Analisis data awal menunjukkan bahwa hanya 7 dari 25 siswa (29,16%) yang mencapai kriteria ketuntasan minimal (KKM) sebelum penerapan Flash Card, dengan nilai rata-rata klasikal 66,66%. Setelah penerapan, 20 dari 25 siswa (83,33%) berhasil memenuhi KKM dengan rata-rata nilai meningkat menjadi 83,12%. Hasil uji statistik t menghasilkan t-hitung sebesar 7,06, melebihi t-tabel 2,06, yang mengindikasikan penolakan H0 dan penerimaan Ha. Hal ini membuktikan bahwa penggunaan Media Flash Card efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar IPA siswa tersebut.
This research investigates the influence of incorporating Flash Card Media on the academic achievements in science of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 6 Jarai. The study utilised an experimental approach with a pre-experimental design, notably the one-group pretest-posttest design. The population comprised all students enrolled in grades I to VI at the same educational institution, while the research sample consisted of 25 kids in the fifth grade. Initial data analysis revealed that prior to applying Flash Cards, only 7 out of 25 students (29.16%) achieved the minimum mastery criteria (KKM), with an average classical score of 66.66%. Following the implementation, 83.33% of the students, namely 20 out of 25, reached the KKM (minimum passing grade), resulting in an average score improvement of 83.12%. The t-test returned a t-calculated value of 7.06, which surpasses the critical t-value of 2.06 from the t-table. This indicates that we can reject the null hypothesis (H0) and accept the alternative hypothesis (Ha). This demonstrates the efficacy of utilising Flash Card Media in improving the science learning results of these pupils.
Avaliação da detecção automatizada de defeitos em pavimentos com YOLOv3: impacto das técnicas de coleta
Authors: Tavares de Melo Freitas Gabriel , Ferreira Nobre Júnior Ernesto , Calheiros Espíndola Aline
Published: May 2024

Este estudo envolveu o treinamento de seis redes neurais com configurações personalizadas para detectar automaticamente defeitos nos pavimentos, utilizando o framework YOLOv3. A aquisição de imagens e vídeos retratando defeitos do pavimento foi realizada utilizando smartphones e câmeras de ação, levando à organização de seis datasets distintos. Cada rede neural foi submetida a treinamento e validação com o objetivo de atingir a precisão ideal na detecção automatizada de objetos. A aplicação do YOLOv3 possibilitou a realização eficiente de levantamentos de defeitos, contribuindo para o diagnóstico da qualidade do pavimento e fornecendo subsídios para a tomada de decisão na gestão dos transportes rodoviários. Ao final da análise, constatou-se que o método de enquadramento com maior eficácia atingiu uma taxa de precisão de 98%. Os resultados demonstram a eficácia do YOLOv3 na identificação dos defeitos, ressaltando a importância das técnicas de coleta e enquadramento e contribuindo para aumentando do conhecimento existente sobre detecção automatizada de defeitos em pavimentos.
Evaluating Cumulative Damage Factor (CDF) of 20 Brazilian Airfield Pavement structures using FAARFIELD and BAKFAA
Authors: Santilli Sérgio Ricardo , Correia Natalia de Souza
Published: May 2024

There is a growing concern regarding the structural integrity of Brazilian airport pavements. This concern arises from the fact that they were originally designed to accommodate lighter aircraft during an era of lower traffic. However, with the substantial increase in air traffic and the introduction of heavier aircraft, compounded by the aging infrastructure predominantly built between the 1950s and 1970s, these pavements are now confronted with significant challenges. This research involves collecting data on aircraft characteristics, traffic patterns, and pavement layer properties to update information on the pavement life service of existing Brazilian airfield pavements. Research involves the analysis of determine the Cumulative Damage Factor (CDF) of 20 Brazilian airport runways pavement. Backanalysis of deflection basins obtained from Heavy Weight Deflectometer (HWD) tests is conducted using the BAKFAA software. The FAARFIELD software is then employed to calculate the CDF, incorporating the latest information on aircraft mix and pavement conditions. The study reveals that 65% of the analyzed airport pavements consist of 4 structural layers, with 50% of the structures composed of cement-treated base course layers. Notably, 11 airports exhibit a CDF less than 0.01, suggesting potential overdesigned of pavements for existing aircraft movement. Boa Vista Airport/RR (SBBV) stands out with a CDF of 1.5, prompting recommendations for actions to mitigate pavement degradation. The findings offer valuable insights for future actions, maintenance strategies, and recommendations for the construction of new airports.
Swedish school based speech-language pathologists’ perception of language assessment tools and practices
Authors: Cooke Linnéa , Andersson Ketty , Blom Johansson Monica
Published: May 2024

This qualitative study was aimed at increasing the knowledge about Swedish school based SLPs’ perception of language assessment tools and practices. Purposes of language assessments within a school context, experience of existing tools and an assessment’s optimal content was targeted. 19 school based SLPs were interviewed in focus groups and the data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Opinions that existing tools are partly functional emerged from the results, but also experiences of limitations and demands on flexibility. Furthermore, the combination of multiple assessment forms and deliveries and collaboration with other professions in school was perceived as essential. The results have increased our knowledge of how Swedish school based SLPs perceive language assessments and their opinions on how assessments need to be designed. The present study contributes to the growing body of research that shed light on the importance of combining different assessment forms to reach a functional focus.
AN ANALYSIS OF MORPHOSYNTACTIC CONSTRUCTION OF ENGLISH WRITING TEXT PRODUCED BY THE POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS AT UNISMUH MAKASSAR
Authors: Sumarni  , Ampa Andi Tenri , Hamid Radiah
Published: May 2024

This research aimed to find out the most frequent types of inflectional suffixes, derivational suffixes, noun phrases and verb phrases produced by the Postgraduate Students in writing argumentative text. This research used Descriptive Quantitative Research. The data were obtained by using writing test. The samples of this research were 16 Postgraduate Students of English Education Master Program in Academic Year 2023 selected by using Total Sampling Technique. The results of data analysis from 16 samples found that 1) The inflectional suffixes of plurality {-s} were 46,06%, 3rd person singular {s/es} were 8.33%, past tense/passive {-ed} were 14.58%, participle {-ing} were 17.59 %, possessive {-s} were 3,93%, and comparative/ superlative degrees {er/est} were 3.47%. 2) The derivational suffixes forming noun were 52.4%, forming verb were 3.2%, forming adjective were 23.92%, and forming adverb were 19.28%. 3) The constructions of simple noun phrases were 18.86%, rather complex noun phrases were 23.58 %, and very complex noun phrases were 56.83%. 4) The constructions of simple verb phrases were 82.5% and rather complex verb phrases were 16.87%. Thus, it can be concluded that the most frequent types of inflectional suffixes used by the students were plurality {-s}, the type of derivational suffixes was noun formation, the type of noun phrases was very complex noun phrases, and the type of verb phrases was simple verb phrases.
Cartografía vectorial para móviles del IGN-CNIG. Creación del proyecto
Authors: Fernández Carmona Jacinto J. , Prieto del Caño Santiago , Pozuelo Ortega Ana
Published: May 2024

Recientemente se ha publicado un nuevo producto cartográfico en formato vectorial destinado para su descarga directa y uso sin conexión desde las aplicaciones Mapas de España y Mapas de España Básico del Centro Nacional de Información Geográfica a partir de las fuentes de creación del Mapa Topográfico Nacional y del Modelo Digital del Terreno 1:25.000 (MDT25) del Instituto Geográfico Nacional. El producto está compuesto por un archivo de sombreado en formato ráster, un archivo de datos en formato vector y archivos comprimidos que incluyen toda la simbología del producto. Para ello, se han utilizado diferentes softwares como GDAL, Adobe Illustrator o Mapbox. Partiendo del objetivo inicial de que el producto ocupara menos de 2 Gigabytes, se ha hecho un estudio pormenorizado de la información disponible para representar cada una de las capas del producto en su nivel mínimo de representación, para que ocuparan lo menos posible. En cuanto a la simbolización, se ha creado un estilo compuesto de fuentes tipográficas de libre uso y de archivos de simbolización (denominados sprites) de tipo puntual, lineal y superficial interpretando la simbología del Mapa Topográfico Nacional. Finalmente se ha hecho una conversión y compresión de todos estos recursos en cada uno de los niveles de representación para crear el producto final.
What are Employers Looking for in Fresh Graduates in Nangarhar Province?
Authors: Rahmati Hashmatullah
Published: May 2024

Afghanistan is a labour-abandoned country in which educated ones always tolerate unemployment; Nangarhar is a province where the workforce is more, whereas working opportunities are much more limited, so for a fresher to get their favourite job needs to strengthen their soft skills along with hard skills. If a fresher wants to get employers to hire them, they have to enhance their soft skills because soft skills are the basis for utilizing hard skills. Computer skills, English proficiency, Communication, and teamwork skills are highly emphasized by employers in Nangarhar province. This study aims to let fresh graduates know how to get their favourite jobs, what skills are important for them to enhance, and to get university students to focus on their soft skills along with their hard skills. This research is important for university students, graduates, academic centres and all organizations. This research guides graduate to enhance their important soft skills, which will help them in their favourite jobs. This research will get universities to focus on the soft skills of their students, which will give their graduates good job opportunities in the market. This study is conducted in the field. First, we targeted national and international organizations that employ more people; later on, I developed a questionnaire, collected data, and analyzed the data. As a consequence, employers in Nangarhar province emphasize communication skills, interview skills, English proficiency, and computer skills.
One year after reform: expectations and outcomes of higher education transformation in the Republic of Moldova
Authors: Cimpoies Dragos
Published: May 2024

The article aims to evaluate the effects of Moldova’s higher education reform one year post-implementation, focusing on public university consolidation, international rankings, budget allocations, and student numbers, as well as alignment with EU practices. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, collecting data from institutional reports, government publications, and international databases. Key performance indicators and comparative analysis with EU countries are used for assessment. The research finds that the reform succeeded in streamlining the higher education sector but failed to improve international rankings or budget allocations. Notably, it exacerbated declining student enrollments. The paper uniquely offers a one-year post-reform evaluation, considering both domestic impacts and broader European implications, thereby filling a gap in the existing literature.
A transdisciplinary approach of the energy security in Eastern Europe in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war
Authors: Prisac Igor , Pop Ioan G. , Fagadar Carmen
Published: May 2024

The present paper analyzes the biggest crisis associated with a globally extended period of instability and insecurity. In the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war as a geopolitical problem, climate change and the global energy crisis are the straws that broke the camel’s back – especially in Eastern Europe – regarding the political decision to begin transitioning from a dependence on fossil fuels to renewable energy and/or decarbonization. Consequently, there is a need for diversification of the energetic resources. The big dilemma of these aspects remains the quality of the energetic resources, especially of nuclear energy, which seems to be the ,,Holy Grail” of decarbonization, and energy source distribution, so to be used in combination with renewable sources of energy. Besides the possible disadvantages, wind and solar energy require reliable storage of electricity on a large scale, which causes it to become extremely expensive. The paper presents a very optimistic perspective on the energetic analysis of the long-term trend for energy consumption and generation, as a case of the big players in carbon emission searching for the black swan of energy.
Research and innovation center as a factor of the vocational education performance
Authors: Prisacaru Veronica
Published: May 2024

The basic objective of the research consisted in the conceptualization of research and innovation centers as well as the elucidation of their significance as a factor for increasing the quality of the higher education offer. In order to achieve the mentioned objective, the following research methods were used: the synthesis of the conceptual approaches of the research and innovation centers, the opinion poll method, the generalization of good operating practices of research and innovation centers in different universities. Based on the educational, economic and social impact that can be exerted by research and innovation centers, their significance for increasing the effectiveness of professional education was argued.