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INTERVENÇÕES PRECOCES NA SÍNDROME DE PRADER-WILLI: RESULTADOS CLÍNICOS E PROGNÓSTICO
Authors: Leite Letícia dos Anjos , Melo Maria Eduarda Vieira de Moura , Moraes Lynara Pinheiro , Flor Thamires Mariane Alves , Diniz Yale Janguiê Valgueiro , Almeida Isis Iane Ferreira de , Patzer William , Carvalho Lucas Fernandes de Queiroz , Moraes Bruno Amorim , Sá Renata Silva , Silva Maria Regina Bezerra da , Souza Antônio Ferreira de , Soares Mariane Barboza , Santos Jhivago de Veras , Santos Eugênio Pacelli de Veras , Santos Eugênya de Veras , Morais Ariosto Afonso de
Published: August 2024

A Síndrome de Prader-Willi (SPW) é uma desordem genética rara caracterizada por hipotonia neonatal, hiperfagia, obesidade, baixa estatura, hipogonadismo e anomalias comportamentais. Este estudo revisou intervenções precoces na SPW, avaliando resultados clínicos e prognósticos. A metodologia incluiu uma revisão sistemática de estudos publicados entre 2000 e 2023 nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO e Embase. Foram incluídos estudos que avaliaram intervenções nutricionais, comportamentais, farmacológicas e físicas em pacientes com SPW. Os dados foram analisados qualitativamente e quantitativamente. Os resultados mostraram que intervenções nutricionais, como dietas hipocalóricas, são fundamentais para prevenir a obesidade. Terapias comportamentais, incluindo técnicas de modificação de comportamento e suporte psicológico, mostraram eficácia na redução de comportamentos compulsivos e na melhoria da socialização. Tratamentos farmacológicos, como o uso de hormônio do crescimento, demonstraram benefícios na estatura e composição corporal. Intervenções físicas, como fisioterapia e exercícios regulares, são essenciais para manter a mobilidade e a saúde geral. A discussão ressaltou a importância de uma abordagem multidisciplinar no manejo da SPW, destacando que intervenções precoces podem melhorar significativamente a qualidade de vida e o prognóstico dos pacientes. A conclusão reafirmou a necessidade de intervenções precoces e recomendou pesquisas futuras para explorar novas estratégias e avaliar seus efeitos a longo prazo.
ATIVISMO JUDICIAL E A SEGURANÇA JURÍDICA: UMA ANÁLISE À LUZ DOS CICLOS DO CONSTITUCIONALISMO NA AMÉRICA DO SUL
Authors: Macêdo Ana Letícia Leal , Sousa Franciely do Nascimento , Leal Rodrigo de Lima
Published: August 2024

Nos últimos tempos, o debate acerca do ativismo judicial no Brasil tem sido vigoroso, frequentemente marcado por distorções conceituais que confundem tal fenômeno com judicialização ou decisões contramajoritárias. A população, influenciada por discursos extremistas, frequentemente identifica o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) como o principal agente desse ativismo, desconsiderando seu papel primordial de guardião da Constituição. O ativismo judicial, caracterizado por decisões fundamentadas em convicções pessoais em detrimento da legislação vigente, tem engendrado reações sociais e políticas significativas, como o efeito backlash, que mina a confiança nas instituições democráticas. Exemplos como o marco temporal indígena e a regulamentação da vaquejada - Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade nº. 4.983 do Ceará - ilustram tais impactos. A pesquisa propõe um diálogo institucional como alternativa para legitimar a supervisão da constitucionalidade e robustecer a democracia, analisando os ciclos constitucionais e as tensões entre osPoderes no Brasil, com o estudo da jurisprudência, método dedutivo e o qualitativo.
Sustainable Stabilization of Clay Soil with Rice Husk Ash
Authors: Abdulrahman Shaimaa M. , Al Kindi Ghayda Yaseen , Ihsan Elaf Abd Al–AzaI
Published: August 2024

Groundwater-exposed liquid clay soil (CL) makes foundations unstable. This study used recycled rice husk ash and treated clay soil exposed to groundwater with low-cost, environmentally friendly materials. This paper presents a recent prediction of three equations that link the plastic index to soil strength, cohesion, and the bearing capacity of a foundation. This prediction takes into account the soil’ characteristics before and after treatment, as well as the cumulative load until failure. It creates four models before and after treatment, as well as a different time period after treatment, to study the situation. This is achieved by mixing the best-added ratios in depth equal to the foundation width. The limitations of Atterberg, and the unconfined compressive strength were tested using three additives: cement alone, rice husk ash alone, and rice husk ash plus 2% cement. The percentages were 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% of the soil weight. It was noted that soil activity dropped from 0.98 to 0.31, 0.32, and 0.42 for cement 8%, rice husk ash 8% plus 2% cement, and 8% RHA alone. The foundation bearing capacity increased from 49 at 1 day to 115, 275, and 460 Kpa for 7, 14, and 28 days, respectively.
Rural Transformation of Nglanggeran through Ecotourism: A Socio-technical Approach
Authors: Arianti Mariata , Netra Putri Aulia , Astari Rahmita , Yuliar Sonny
Published: August 2024

This study analyzes the transformation of Nglanggeran village, Gunung Kidul Regency, in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This village, which was before known as a desolate, impoverished, and water-scarce location, has been turned into an ecotourism hub that has won numerous accolades on a national and worldwide scale. This study employs a qualitative approach from a socio-technical perspective based on actor-network theory (ANT). ANT provides analytical tools that allow us to trace human-nonhuman associations as they proliferate and bring about socio-technical changes. The results of the analysis describe Nglanggeran's transformation in terms of phases, each of which is characterized by distinct socio-technical associations or networks. The first phase was aimed at instilling environmental consciousness within the community. In the second phase, the principles of ecotourism began to be gradually introduced into the community ethos. The third phase is characterized by the unification of diverse stakeholders in the advancement of ecotourism initiatives in Nglanggeran Village.This collective endeavor encompasses bolstering community trust, governmental endorsement, and the strategic integration of technology into ecotourism management paradigms. Each successive phase from inception to the present shows the increase of key actors, facilitating the transformation of Nglanggeran Village from post-disaster dilapidation to a state of enhanced welfare fostered by the auspices of ecotourism. The research findings attest to the multifaceted engagement of local and non-local actors in effectuating the transformation of Nglanggeran Village. Moreover, it is a socio-technical network in which various technical and natural resources from various sites (from the past and from overseas) are brought together to create a ‘new locality’ in Nglanggeran village.
Prediksi Kematangan Tomat Menggunakan Sensor Warna dengan Metode KNN (K-Nearest Neighbor)
Authors: Romagusta Ibsen Galih , Sonalitha Elta , Subairi Subairi
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat alat prediksi tingkat kematangan tomat berdasarkan tingkat kematangan yaitu mentah, setengah matang, dan matang dengan menggunakan metode KNN (K-Nearest Neighbor) dengan tujuan awal mengembangkan alat pendeteksi kematangan buah untuk membantu daerah setempat khususnya para petani buah tomat. Dan yang melatar belakangi dibuatnya penelitian ini adalah buah memiliki tingkat kematangan dalam kurung waktu yang singkat. Sehingga dalam proses pengiriman keluar kota buah harus didalam keadaan mentah dan ketika sampai tujuan buah menjadi matang. Beberapa faktor yang mengakibatkan menurunnya kualitas dan kuantitas produksi dari lahan pertanian buah disebabkan memiliki sifat mudah rusak dan pembusukan awal pada buah tomat diakibatkan oleh infeksi jamur, mengakibatkan berair dan berbau busuk, sehingga dalam produksi dan pemasaran buah tomat yang merugikan pedagang dipasar ragional maupun internasional
Delineamento metodológico voltado a uma realidade de educação inclusiva no ensino fundamental anos finais
Authors: Lopes Laio
Published: August 2024

To meet this proposal, the qualitative research was what contemplated the organizational dynamics of the investigative process, as it is an approach that has greater flexibility for adjustments and possible adjustments, generating greater autonomy to the proponent in decision-making, without detracting from the requirement of a lot of reading and reflection from the researcher. Given this option of qualitative research approach, this article aims to present the outline of the methodology that involves situating the approach and type of research, its instruments and techniques, as well as their path in the research process developed in the field of reality where curricular strategies for students with special educational needs were analyzed from the perspective of inclusive education.
Perfect class? Brief characterization of school literary reading from some voices of Chilean students
Authors: Sánchez Lara Ricardo
Published: August 2024

This brief communication proposes to characterize, based on the stories of various students at the Chilean school system, certain dimensions of an ideal class of school literary reading. With a qualitative case approach, 12 narratives collected in individual interviews are examined. After a thematic analysis, we conclude the presence of four sub themes that help characterize an ideal class: 1.- mediations not focused on memorization, 2.- literary conversation, 3.- promotion of creativity and 4.- relevance of emotions
Analysis of Talent Management, Career Development, and Knowledge Management on Employee Performance
Authors: Zulfikar Muhammad Vicky
Published: August 2024

In the intense international competition environment, companies need to improve their performance with the quality and knowledge of human resources. However, talent management, professional development and knowledge management are often poorly managed in organizations, especially government institutions, where they are not organized through success and work. The research used is a qualitative method and data analysis by collecting data from sources such as management books, research articles and documents such as GARUDA, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, Tandfonline and Scopus. The results of the literature review show that talent management includes the activities of identifying, selecting, developing and retaining talents according to their qualities in order to achieve the company's goals. While career development helps employees develop their interests, needs and career choices, knowledge management aims to develop the skills and abilities of employees.
Factors Affecting Malaysian Consumers’ Purchase Intentions of Mobile Devices: An Integration of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Ki Yen Ping , Kiat-Sing Heng  , Felix Wong Vui-Cheng
Published: August 2024

This study uses the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to explore the reasons behind consumers' purchasing decisions in the mobile device category. Despite the growing smartphone market and media hype, consumers face social dilemmas and exhibit irrational buying behaviour influenced by emotions and external expectations. A quantitative research method, utilising a voluntary online questionnaire for data collection, was employed in this study. Data was statistically analysed using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study employs convenience and random sampling methods, drawing 200 respondents, including current students and alumni, from an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)- accredited university in Sarawak. The study finds that attitude has the strongest correlation with purchase intention (r = 0.565), while perceived behavioural control has the weakest (r = 0.322). Consumers' purchase decisions for smartphones and tablets are primarily influenced by their attitudes. Significant relationships were also found between subjective norms, perceived usefulness, and purchase intention. This study is valuable for both academics and industry marketers, aiding in understanding consumer purchase intentions for smartphones and tablets and maintaining business competitiveness.
Enhanced CAMSHIFT with Perceptual Grouping, Weighted Histogram, Selective Adaptation and Kalman Filtering: Improving Stability and Accuracy in Face Detection and Tracking
Authors: Alex Kok Bin See  , Ji Xing
Published: August 2024

This paper reports an enhanced CAMSHIFT model for theoretical face detection and tracking. Detection is performed based on a statistical characterisation of skin-colour. The model integrates advanced techniques including Perceptual Grouping, Weighted histogram distribution, Selective Adaptation and with Kalman Filtering to increase the face detection and tracking strategies. Results reveal increased performance in scenarios like hand occlusions, varying illumination, disturbance from multiple faces. The normalized log-likelihood index serves as consistent indicator for face tracking analysis. This new model with Kalman filtering can predict the face’s centroid position and increased tracking stability. This new model has achieved low Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) both predicted (X^) and (Y^) at 9.32 % and 9.70 % respectively. Low RMSE values of X and Y coordinates reported as 8.3 pixel and 8.8 pixel suggest that the Kalman Filtering predicted values are reliable and accurate. It strongly indicates that on average, the forecast/predicted by Kalman Filtering algorithm deviates from the actual values by low margin and this model is effective in predicting and tracking the face target. Further observation suggests that the x-errors and y-errors have both positive and negative values, suggesting no systematic bias in over- or under-prediction in this developed Kalman Filtering model. This model is a significant advancement in face detection methods, promising improved adaptability and tracking.
Impact of Social Media on Political and Religious Socialization among Songkran Festival Participants in Thailand: A Critical Review
Authors: Zhao Zhengyi , Guo Qinghao , Lyu Keman , He Miao , Wang Xuannuo
Published: August 2024

With the ever-growing technological advancement, social media is insinuating its presence in every aspect of our lives, and it has become fundamental towards leveraging people's perceptions and ideologies. This research investigates the impact of social media on political and religious socialization among participants of the Songkran Festival in Thailand. The researcher adopted a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology. The aim is to provide a comprehensive synthesis of existing research to understand the multifaceted role of social media in the socialization process. A meticulous search strategy was implemented across databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar, using a combination of keywords like festival-specific, social media-related, and socialization. The review focused on studies published in English between 2010 and 2023 and applied the research objectives with strict adherence to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data analysis and results were inferred using a structured form to ensure consistency. The findings reveal that social media significantly enhances information accessibility, fosters community engagement, facilitates political advocacy, promotes religious teachings, and leverages influencers’ impact. However, challenges such as misinformation, superficial engagement, biased perspectives, and the digital divide were also identified. The study concludes that social media plays a transformative role in shaping political and religious socialization during the Songkran festival. Recommendations for policymakers, festival organizers, religious leaders, influencers, and the general public emphasize promoting digital literacy, ensuring content authenticity, and fostering inclusive engagement. There is scope for future research, as it could explore long-term impacts and cross-cultural comparisons to provide a thorough insight into social media's role in contemporary socialization.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Scramble Terhadap Hasil Belajar Biologi Siswa Kelas X SMAN 1 Woja
Authors: Nehru Nehru
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh model pembelajaran scramble terhadap hasil belajar biologi siswa kelas X  SMAN 1 Woja. Model yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif, dengan desain nonequivalent control group design. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMAN 1 Woja. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan teknik claster random sampling. Kelas XA dipilih sebagai kelompok eksperimen dan kelas XC sebagai kelompok kontrol, masing-masing terdiri dari 30 siswa, intrumen penelitian menggunankan soal test berbentuk esaay. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan dari penggunaan model pembelajaran scramble pada kelas X SMAN 1 Woja yang berkategori tinggi. hal ini dibuktikan dengan nilai rata-rata pretest pada kelas eksperimen mencapai 61,67, dan kelas kontrol mencapai 58,67. Sedangkan rata-rata posttest pada kelas eksperimen mencapai 87,33, dan kelas kontrol mencapai 82,67.
Pengembangan Modul Ajar Berbasis Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing Pada Mata Kuliah Perencanaan Pembelajaran
Authors: Rahmadani St.
Published: August 2024

Dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran mata kuliah perencanaan pembelajaran dilengkapi dengan media belajar modul untuk memberikan pengalaman belajar yang lebih berkualitas bagi mahasiswa. Namun kualitas modul ajar yang masih belum memadai, menjadi kendala bagi pendidik dalam melakukan pembelajaran yang maksimal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah: 1) mengembangkan modul ajar berbasis model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing pada mata kuliah perencanaan pembelajaran di Universitas Patompo; 2)mengetahui  karakteristik  dan  kelayakan  produk  hasil  pengembangan.  Pengembangan produk dalam penelitian ini mengacu pada model pengembangan 4D (define, design, develop, dan disseminate). Penelitian  dilakukan  mulai dari  tahap  pendefinisian (tahap awal)  sampai  tahap  ujicoba  terbatas. Modul hasil pengembangan tersebut telah divalidasi oleh 3 (tiga) orang validator dengan rata-rata skor 3,77 yang berkategori “baik”. Uji coba terbatas dilakukan  terhadap  10  (sepuluh)  orang  mahasiswa  dengan  kategori  kemampuan  tinggi, sedang,  dan  rendah. Hasil  ujicoba  terbatas  tersebut  menunjukkan  persentase  rata -rata yang diberikan berturut-turut 80%, 76% dan 70%. Dari hasil penelitian, modul ajar berbasis model pembelajaran inkuiri terbimbing hasil pengembangan dianggap layak untuk digunakan pada kalangan terbatas. Penelitian ini dapat dilanjutkan pada tahapan yang lebih luas melalui ujicoba lapangan.
Geschwisterliche Religionen?
Authors: Herzner Volker
Published: August 2024

For Judaism's transcendent image of God, it is impossible to accept Jesus as the human Son of God, which led to serious conflicts between the Jewish and Christian religions throughout European history. Martin Luther's efforts to convince the Jews that Jesus was indeed the prophesied Messiah were in vain. Nevertheless, an early writing by Luther in the 17th century initiated a historical turning point that attracted many Jews to Germany. In no other country in the world did Jews identify with their homeland as they did in modern Germany before the Nazi regime. It is therefore impossible to see the cause of the Holocaust in German-Jewish history.
Statistical analysis of the impact of the dynamics of government expenditure on socio-economic development in Azerbaijan
Authors:   Azerbaijan State Economic University, Hajiyeva A.E
Published: August 2024

The article examines the effects of increased public spending on education, health, social welfare programs, employment and labor markets, and cultural and community development. At the same time, the relationship between public spending and economic growth in Azerbaijan, the relationship between public spending and Gross Domestic Product, the relationship between public spending and tax revenues, and the relationship between public spending and inflation were analyzed. Also, the dynamics of the growth of expenditures allocated from the budget of Azerbaijan for a ten-year period were compiled and evaluated.
Untreated pulmonary sequestration with recurrent superinfection ­supporting COPD development in a 42 year old male patient
Authors: Leitner Maximilian , Kühnle Jeannine L. , Ecker Petra , Khrystenko Tetiana , Tränkenschuh Wolfgang , Bals Robert , Lepper Philipp M. , Langer Frank
Published: August 2024

Background: Pulmonary sequestration is a congenital malformation in which nonfunctional lung tissue develops without connection to the bronchial system. The main complication is the occurrence of recurrent pneumonia. Case presentation: We describe the case of a patient who was incidentally diagnosed with PS as part of the diagnostic algorithm for community-acquired pneumonia. Due to the relatively late diagnosis, the recurrent bronchopulmonary was conducive to the development of COPD and pulmonary emphysema. For prognostic reasons, surgical resection was performed by posterolateral thoracotomy. Conclusions: Although cigarette smoking is the main risk factor for developing COPD, recurring lung infections may have a synergistic effect. Sometimes recurrent infections are caused by a congenital malformation. Especially in adults who have had recurrent pneumonia since childhood.
MEJORA DE LA CALIDAD DE VIDA SEXUAL MASCULINA A TRAVÉS DE UN TRATAMIENTO LÁSER
Authors: PÉREZ RIVERA FABIÁN
Published: August 2024

Resumen Este es un estudio de las pápulas perladas del pene, tratadas con láser. Angiofibromas acrales, lesiones asintomáticas benignas, no infecciosas, ubicadas alrededor del glande masculino. Que debido a su aspecto suelen causar angustia, disminución de autoestima y dificultades en la intimidad con sexual. Todo esto lleva a un deterioro de la calidad de vida sexual. Métodos En este estudio se incluyeron pacientes varones con pápulas perladas peneanas que recibieron tratamiento con láser de dióxido de carbono fraccionado entre abril de 2017 y diciembre de 2022. Se les realizó una encuesta durante 2023 a aquellos pacientes con más de 1 año de evolución post tratamiento de las pápulas. Sobre un total de 52 pacientes tratados y con más de 1 año de evolución post tratamiento, pudieron ser contactados y respondieron a la encuesta un total de 22 pacientes. Resultados Todos los pacientes incluidos en nuestro estudio, informaron que su calidad de vida sexual había mejorado mucho después del tratamiento con láser. En una escala de 1 a 10, todos respondieron calificando entre 5 y 10 su nivel de mejoría, con un promedio de 9,1. Conclusiones Las pápulas perladas peneanas reducen significativamente la calidad de vida sexual de los varones, especialmente los jóvenes, y merecen de un tratamiento médico. El tratamiento de las pápulas perladas peneanas mediante uso de láser de dióxido de carbono fraccionado demostró ser un tratamiento rápido, seguro y eficaz. La eliminación de las pápulas perladas peneanas logra mejorar significativamente la calidad de vida sexual masculina.
RANCANG BANGUN PROTOTYPE SYSTEM PENDETEKSI WAJAH DAN PENDETEKSI SUHU TUBUH
Authors: Kusumah Indra Maulana Yusup , Aelani Khoirida , Maulana Ilhamsyah
Published: August 2024

Face detection is a way of localizing and extracting facial areas that aims for face recognition that is able to identify a person's identity or information from the face. Temperature measurement is a quantity that states the degree of hot or cold an object or object. because a body temperature that reaches 38 ° C is a sign of disease. The Haar Cascade method has a broad feature set that can be calculated accurately and quickly, it can reduce variability in one class and increase variability between classes, then form a cascade gradually with classification results and detection schemes that are more complex, fast and efficient. This tool uses Arduino Mega as a microcontroller, a webcam as a face detection camera, a MLX90614 sensor as a body temperature detector and a buzzer as a component to provide warnings. In its application, this tool does not require visitors or campus employees and User Control to interact directly. Visitors will follow directions to detect faces, and check temperature, where if it is detected with a high body temperature, the tool will automatically give a warning with a buzzer sound with a long and high tone if the temperature is detected => 37℃. User Control will receive information on the results of face detection and body temperature from behind the monitor screen.
The Active Ingredients and Antidiabetic Effects of Zingiber Officinale: A Review Article
Authors:   National Diabetes Center, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, Shalgam Dhamyaa Obaid , Altaai Altifat Fadhil ,   Department of Biology, College of Science for Women, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, Ghazi Hameda Abd Al-mahdi ,   Hummurabi Medicine College , Babylon University, Iraq, Al-fahham Ali A. ,   Faculty of Nursing, University of Kufa, Iraq
Published: August 2024

Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Ginger) a genus classified within the family “Zingiberaceae”. This family is known because of its high content of dietary and biochemical components, especially the impacts against diabetes mellitus and inflammation. Ginger, perform the antihyperglycemic activity by causing restoration for β-cells in pancreas, providing protection for the morphology of β-cells, amelioration of the pathological injuries of kidneys, control of the concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines, regulation of hepatic gene expression of enzymes associated with glucose metabolism, inhibition oxygen free radicles caused during glucose metabolism, translocation of GLUT4, inhibition of liver glucose production, stimulation of pancreatic insulin release, inhibition of carbohydrate metabolizing enzymes, high production of hepatic glycogen through the improvement of glycogen synthesis in the liver, and decreasing insulin resistance, and peripheral consumption of blood sugar as well as its antioxidant activity. This review cast a brief light on the active ingredients and the activity of cinnamon in the reduction of high blood glucose
Patrón sueño-descanso de Marjory Gordon. Proceso para su valoración
Authors: Osorio Castaño Jhon Henry , García Uribe John Camilo , Arteaga Noriega Aníbal Vicente
Published: August 2024

Objetivo principal: proponer un proceso que puede ser utilizado en la valoración del patrón sueño-descanso de Marjory Gordon. Metodología: revisión narrativa donde se realizó búsqueda de artículos primarios que permitieran construir un proceso para valorar el patrón sueño-descanso de Marjory Gordon. Resultados principales: se identificaron varios artículos que integraron información sobre diversas maneras de valorar el sueño y el descanso. Resaltan dentro de los instrumentos el de calidad del sueño de Pittsburg y el de somnolencia de Epworth. Conclusión principal: el patrón sueño-descanso es fundamental y vital en el proceso de valoración, y es quizás uno de los más importantes en la vida cotidiana de las personas y trascendental en las personas que experimentan una hospitalización; por lo que se resalta la evaluación por parte de los enfermeros a través del uso de los instrumentos validados y disponibles en la literatura.
The Mediation Role of Student Engagement Between the Influence of English Language Anxiety and Academic Achievement in Higher Education
Authors: Didar Omer Lavan
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect that students' anxiety has on their academic performance, taking into account the function that student involvement plays as a mediator, at private institutes in the city of Erbil. To measure the effectiveness of the present research, the researcher employed a quantitative research approach in the form of a survey. The questionnaire was given out of total of four private institutes in the city of Erbil. Despite this, the researcher was successful in collecting 110 fully filled-out questionnaires. After the data collection phase was finished, all of the collected information was analyzed using SPSS to determine the impact that students' anxiety had on their academic achievement, taking into account the role that student engagement played as a mediator, at private institutes located in Erbil city. The findings proved a significant and positive mediation role of student engagement between student anxiety and academic achievement at the selected four private institutes in Erbil city. The study recommended that involvement and participation in class, group projects, and other classroom activities have been shown to improve students' engagement and decrease their anxiety. Furthermore, providing workshops, training sessions, and other resources to help students cope with their anxiety about learning a new language.
The Mediation Role of Student Engagement Between the Influence of English Language Anxiety and Academic Achievement in Higher Education
Authors: Ismael Muhialdin Ormzyar Nawsherwan
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect that students' anxiety has on their academic performance, taking into account the function that student involvement plays as a mediator, at private institutes in the city of Erbil. To measure the effectiveness of the present research, the researcher employed a quantitative research approach in the form of a survey. The questionnaire was given out of total of four private institutes in the city of Erbil. Despite this, the researcher was successful in collecting 110 fully filled-out questionnaires. After the data collection phase was finished, all of the collected information was analyzed using SPSS to determine the impact that students' anxiety had on their academic achievement, taking into account the role that student engagement played as a mediator, at private institutes located in Erbil city. The findings proved a significant and positive mediation role of student engagement between student anxiety and academic achievement at the selected four private institutes in Erbil city. The study recommended that involvement and participation in class, group projects, and other classroom activities have been shown to improve students' engagement and decrease their anxiety. Furthermore, providing workshops, training sessions, and other resources to help students cope with their anxiety about learning a new language.
Spatial depeSpatial dependence of soybean cultivation, in a low-carbon production system, integrated with eucalyptus forestndence of soybean from eucalyptus forest
Authors: Ratke Rafael Felippe , González Aguilera Jorge , Zuffo Alan Mario , Baio Fábio Henrique Rojo , Teodoro Paulo Eduardo , Yokota Lidiane Arissa , Viana Paulo Roberto Nunes , Ratke Luis Paulo Tomaz , Oliveira Job de
Published: August 2024

In a climate change scenario, a producer who decides to invest in a Crop-Forest integration system, instead of investing in conventional production, benefits. The objective the present work, which is a low carbon emission agriculture model, aimed to evaluate the effect of shading and the spatial dependence of soybean crop indices in integration with eucalyptus forest. The design adopted was that of randomized blocks with six replications and treatments composed of different horizontal distances about eucalyptus (30, 34, 38, 42 and 46 m), in two distinct areas, one with the presence of eucalyptus forest in the north and west phase and another one without the presence of eucalyptus in the northern part of the soybean cultivation area. Evaluated the photosynthetically active photons at four different times, the plant stand, plant height, and the vegetation index after 30 and 60 days of germination and finally the mass of a thousand grains and productivity. As a result, all attributes showed spatial dependence, except soybean productivity. As final considerations, the spacing of 34 m between the eucalyptus trees promote less shading. The highest average grain production in the area was found in the presence of eucalyptus on the west and north sides of the cultivation area.
The factors determining female unemployment in South Arica: Evidence from the 2021 Labour Force Survey.
Authors:   Department of Statistics and Population Studies, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Western Cape PB X17, 7535, Bellville, South Africa, Mfubu Anele , Nsengiyumva Philomene ,   Department of Statistics and Population Studies, Faculty of Natural Science, University of Western Cape PB X17, 7535, Bellville, South Africa
Published: August 2024

The persistent high unemployment confronting South Africa, in particular among women continues to be a cause of concern. The study set out to look at the factors driving female unemployment in South Africa in an attempt to contribute to efforts to find a solution to the problem of female unemployment. This study estimated the prevalence of female unemployment and identified its predictors in South Africa. Quarterly Labour Force Survey covering the fourth quarter of 2021 and a weighted sample of 13322 women aged 15-64 years were used. The dependent variable of interest was unemployment, while the independent variables were the age, population group, marital status, level of education, province of residence and geographic type. The analysis was conducted at bivariate and multivariate levels. It was found that female unemployment rates are significantly influenced by factors that include level of education, women in youth age category, differed among population group and marital status. The female unemployment varied significantly among provinces of residence and geographic type, with the highest prevalence rates observed in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and Limpopo. The study further found high unemployment rate in urban areas while traditional areas had high rates of discouraged job seekers. Keywords: discouraged job seeker; women; logistic regression; province; South Africa
The Efficacy of Artwork as a Self-Care Technique to Address Distress in an International Student Studying in Australia
Authors: Lai Yin Ki , Andrews Katrina
Published: August 2024

This paper reports on an art-based autoethnography study aimed at helping the author, an international student, reflect on her personal distress during tertiary study in Australia. Over an 8-week period, the author engaged in meditation and art-making activities to articulate and reflect upon her experiences and emotions. Distress levels were recorded using the Visual Analogue Scale before and after each session of art making and reflection. The findings indicate a reduction in the author’s distress levels following engagement in art making and reflection. Furthermore, the process revealed the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and cultivating self-love, which contributed to the author’s reduced distress levels. In conclusion, this study reveals that engaging in art making effectively alleviated distress for the author during her time as an international student in Australia.
Listening with Edible Plants in Sonic Art
Authors:   University of Huddersfield, Vélez David
Published: August 2024

This autoethnographic article reflects on artistic practice investigating how edible plants sense sound and the political and philosophical considerations that come into play, underlining the pertinence of this practice in addressing critical social-ecological topics in contemporary sonic art such as biodiversity, listening biases, Otherness and empathy. The article navigates a series of sonic artworks concerning beets and rhubarb, emphasising the philosophical and technological considerations emerging when listening to them and other species.
Hemşirelerin Yöneticilerinde Algıladıkları Liderlik Davranışlarının İş performanslarına Etkisi
Authors: Acar Nevin , Özlük Bilgen
Published: August 2024

Amaç: Araştırma hemşirelerin yöneticilerinde algıladıkları liderlik davranışlarının iş performanslarına etkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı ve ilişkisel türdeki bu çalışma, Konya ilinde bulunan iki üniversite hastanesi, üç kamu hastanesi ve yedi özel hastanede çalışan 1064 hemşire ile gerçekleştirildi. Veriler “Liderlik Davranışları Ölçeği” ve “İş Performans Anketi” kullanılarak 23 Ekim 2018- 15 Şubat 2019 tarihleri arasında toplandı. Verilerin analizinde sayı, yüzde, ortalama, Pearson korelasyon analizi ve doğrusal regresyon analizi kullanıldı. Araştırma için etik kurul onamı, kurum izinleri ve hemşirelerden yazılı izin alındı.
Bulgular: Liderlik davranışları ölçeğinden alınan en yüksek alt boyut puan ortalaması görev odaklı (4,24±0,51), sonrasında sırasıyla işgören odaklı (4,13±0,62) ve değişim odaklı liderlik davranışı (4,10±0,58) olduğu belirlendi. İş Performansı Anketi toplam puan ortalamasına göre hemşirelerin iş performans düzeylerinin çok yüksek (4,34±0,43) olduğu görüldü. Hemşirelerin iş performanslarıyla görev, işgören ve değişim odaklı liderlik davranışı arasında pozitif yönde, orta düzeyde ve istatistik olarak ileri derecede anlamlı bir ilişki olduğu bulundu (p
Pendidikan Siyasah Syari’iyah Dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Maizal Efendi  , M. Rafi Dhaifullah  , Badri Badri  , Wismanto Wismanto  , Nursyafna Nursyafna  , Rifka Andriani
Published: August 2024

The scope of Islamic teachings is very broad and universal. It is hoped that Islam will not only be a means of ritual activities, but Islam will also be able to respond to this and become an absolute foundation for social life. One dimension of Islam is the country's government system. Islam also offers a concept and system of government that is based on noble religious values. The state is a vehicle for maintaining and enforcing Islamic law for the wider community. Objective To achieve this, Islamic law must be implemented formally in state institutions, as was done by the Prophet Muhammad SAW and continued by the state under the khulafaurrasyid of Medina. This research uses a qualitative method based on a research library. Searching for discussion material through books, magazines and journal articles is the most dominant study. The data found is then codified and then put into descriptive writing. The results of this research show that sharia education from an Islamic perspective is indeed very important, as long as Muslims are lazy to enter the world of state politics, the nation they live in will actually be controlled by infidels.
Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Dalam Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Siswa MTs Nur Ibrahimy
Authors: Muhammad Rizki Ritonga  , Rahmat Idris Hasibuan
Published: August 2024

This research aims to find out whether the application of the Problem Based Learning learning model can improve learning outcomes for class VIII B students at MTs Nur Ibrahimy, totaling 38 students. This research is a classroom action research carried out in two cycles. Each cycle has stages of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. The data collection technique is through tests to determine student learning outcomes using the PBL learning model. The research is considered successful if the average student learning outcome score reaches the KKM, namely 70 with a classical completion percentage of 80%. The results of the research showed that in cycle I the average score obtained by students was 65 with a classical learning completeness percentage of 56% and in cycle II data was obtained on student learning outcomes with an average student score of 77.8 with a classical learning completeness percentage of 89%. Based on these data, it can be concluded that the application of the Problem Based Learning learning model can improve the learning outcomes of class VIII B students at MTs Nur Ibrahimy.
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Alqur’an Hadist Melalui Metode Tahsin (Membaca) Pada Siswa Kelas XI MAS Jam’iyah Mahmudiyah Tanjung Pura
Authors: Erwin Syahputra
Published: August 2024

This research aims to improve the ability to memorize the Qur'an of grade VII MTsS Jam'iyah Mahmudiyah students through the Role Playing method. The research uses a classroom action approach (Classroom Action Research) with two cycles, each cycle includes the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. In the pre-cycle, only 31% of students achieved completeness with KKM 75. After the application of the Role Playing method in cycle I, the completeness increased to 71%. In cycle II, the percentage of completion increased significantly to 91%. These results show that the Role Playing method is effective in improving students' ability to memorize the Qur'an, increase their active participation, and motivation to learn.
Molecular Biomarkers as Predictors of Treatment Response and Survival Outcomes in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study at a Singapore Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Lee Martin Curtis , Nazilah Amir
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a heterogeneous disease with variable treatment responses. Identification of molecular biomarkers could personalize treatment and improve outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Singapore. Patients with HNSCC treated between 2018-2023 were included. Pretreatment tumor biopsies were analyzed for biomarker expression (PD-L1, EGFR, TP53, HPV status) using immunohistochemistry and PCR. Clinical data were collected from medical records. Treatment response, survival, and associations with biomarkers were analyzed.
Results: 250 patients were included. PD-L1 expression was associated with improved response to immunotherapy (p = 0.02). EGFR overexpression correlated with worse overall survival (p = 0.01). TP53 mutations were linked to increased locoregional recurrence (p = 0.03). HPV-positive tumors had a better prognosis (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Molecular biomarkers show promise in predicting treatment response and survival in HNSCC. Integration of these markers into clinical practice could facilitate personalized treatment strategies.
Evaluation of Tourism Investments in the Northeast of Morocco: Perspectives and Limits
Authors: HADDOUTI Khalid
Published: August 2024

The recent development of tourism in the north-east of Morocco and the renewed interest in the tourist potential of some of its sites have generated notable tourist dynamism. Considerable investments, exceeding 6124.14 million US dollars until 2020, have been devoted to the tourist development of its coast (Eastern Mediterranean Coast of Morocco: CMO), with the aim of making this sector a driver of socio-economic development for these areas. This article aims to evaluate this development objective by examining the economic and social effects of these investments, notably the creation of wealth and jobs. In conclusion, the investments in question, as well as the hopes placed in them for the development of the Oriental region, proved incapable, particularly due to the seasonality of tourist activity, of constituting an engine of development for the Moroccan north-east.
Learning Factors Affecting Academic Performance in Balingasag, Division of Misamis Oriental
Authors: Dablo Joan A. , Osias Ninfa C. , Comon Jovit D.
Published: August 2024

Learning factors are the influences that shape how effectively someone acquires knowledge and skills. Understanding these various learning factors allows teachers and learners to create an optimal learning environment. The main purpose of this study was to determine the learning factors affecting learners’ academic performance in Balingasag Central District, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, in School Year 2023-2024. Specifically, this endeavored to assess the learners’ perception of the learning factors: the teacher and the learner that affect their academic performance; find the learners’ academic performance in English, Science and Mathematics during the First and Second Quarters; and determine if there is a significant relationship between the learning factors and their academic performance. This study utilized the descriptive-correlational method of research which dealt primarily with the learning factors. A total of two hundred thirty-six (236) Grade 6 learners were the respondents of this study. Furthermore, this study used a patterned and modified questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used to describe the learning factors in the study. Pearson (r) Moment Correlation was utilized to determine the significant relationship between the learning factors and their academic performance. It found that the learners highly perceived their teachers as competent as it showed the highest results while they moderately perceived themselves as actively participating in the learning activities. In conclusion, the learning factors have no bearing with the learners’ academic performance. This study emphasizes active learning and teacher competence. Thus, it recommends that educators may design lessons that promote active participation and collaboration and implement research-based teaching strategies like discovery learning. This can help learners share knowledge and demonstrate their learning through discovery activities.
Production and Marketing of Local Sawn Timber in Nabire District, Middle Papua Province, Indonesia
Authors: Nomba Yunus , Wahyudi Wahyudi , Gunawan Endra
Published: August 2024

Local sawn timber is a term used to describe the timber produced using chainsaw and circular saw as the main tool and distributed locally for private and public or community utilization purposes. This research highlights the production process, distribution/marketing, and sizes of the local sawn timber produced at Nabire district, the Middle Papua Province. Legal permits to harvest trees from the forest and distribute the local sawn timber are also discussed. The Middle Papua province is a new province officially governed in 2022, where public and private facilities built heavily depend on the local sawn timber for the main material construction here. The results indicate that during 2022, the HTP permits are 97 in total distributed at 6 sub-districts in Nabire district. These cover 194 ha forest areas and allow to harvest timber with volume of 1,940 m3 for single year, and this HTP permit is applied only for the indigenous people or community of Papua. The MTP permits are 23 distributed at 6 sub-districts and marketed for total volume of 7,094 m3, consisting of Merbau, Meranti, Rimba campuran (mixed species) and kayu indah (fancy wood) timber species groups. The HTP is taking place at the forest site and the MHP is undertaken at the outsite forest areas or saw mill site. Merbau is the most harvested timber from the forest under the HTP permit, but Rimba campuran and Meranti are the most abundant timber species distributed and marketed under the MTP permits.
Nabire district had various timber sizes for raw material of the local sawn timber, which is mostly in the form of timber square with 4-meter length with the wide vary from 15-30 cm and the thickness from 10-25 cm. These sizes are different with those produced in Manokwari and Teluk Bintuni districts. However, the local sawn timber in general had similarity in sizes and timber species. In conclusion, the local sawn timber production and distribution in Nabire district at the Middle Papua province are delivered using two different permits, the HTP for harvesting and the MTP for distributions. The raw material of the local sawn timber in this place are from the forest in the form of the timber square beam with vary in their wides and thicks.