bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Role of the Family in the Distance Learning Process During the Corona Pandemic: Challenges and Ways to Confront
Authors: Alkasi Abdullah , Al-Omari Ahmad , Khasawneh Mohammad , Al-Khasawneh Fadi , Khawaji Ayman , Khairi Mariam , Al-Asmari Sae’ed
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to identify the role of the family and the challenges it faced during the distance learning process during the Corona pandemic, and to identifying the most important proposals to reduce the challenges faced by the distance learning system during the Corona pandemic from the point of view of parents. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers developed a questionnaire consisting of three axes, in the form of a scale consisting of (52) items. The study sample included (324) parents from Asir region, who were chosen by the stratified sampling method. The results of the study showed an active role for parents in helping their children in the distance learning process during the pandemic, and the results showed that there were several challenges faced by parents during the distance learning process to a moderate degree. The results showed that there were no statistically significant differences between the role of the family and the challenges it faced during the distance learning process during the Corona pandemic attributed to the study variables (school qualification, educational stage, monthly income, place of residence, and number of children).
Social Cohesion in Islam and the Role of Family in Enhancing it among its Children (An Analytical Study)
Authors: Al-Saedi Fayza
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to discuss social cohesion in Islam and the role of family in educating its children about its mechanisms “an analytical study”. The study used the descriptive method. It consists of a general framework, which included the study introduction, problem, questions, objectives, importance, methodology, terminology, previous studies with comment on it, and three themes. The first theme is the conceptual framework of social cohesion in Islam, it discussed the concept of social cohesion in Islam, the objectives of social cohesion in Islam, the importance of social cohesion in Islam, the main roles of social cohesion in Islam, the basic rules for building the required social relations for social cohesion. The second theme is the concept of the family in Islam and its importance in achieving social cohesion, and included the concept of family in Islam, the importance of family in achieving social cohesion. The third theme is the role of family in educating its children about mechanisms of social cohesion, and it included the following: First: activating the elements of social cohesion, second: educating its children on citizenship and belonging to enhance their social cohesion, and third: Educating its children on social solidarity, and Fourth: activating the Islamic approach in family relations. Finally, it is a conclusion with the most prominent results, recommendations and suggestions of the study.
Practices of Kindergarten Teachers in Discovering Gifted Children according to the Standards of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) in Kuwait
Authors: Ajmi Dana , Kadasa Thuraya
Published: October 2024

This study aimed to verify the practices of kindergarten teachers in discovering gifted children in government kindergartens in Kuwait in accordance with the standards of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), and to identify the obstacles facing the practices of kindergarten teachers in discovering gifted children. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher used the descriptive survey method. The study data were collected through a questionnaire designed by the researcher, on a sample of 307 teachers. The results of the study showed that the most prominent practices of the teachers were the achievement of the third standard: learning environments and the first standard: assessment, with a high score, surpassing the second standard: planning of educational curricula and teaching methods, which received a medium score. The study recommended working to develop specialized programs to care for and develop the abilities of gifted children, and to pay attention to enhancing effective communication between those responsible for educating gifted children in the upper administrations and the field in the stage of government kindergartens in Kuwait.
Revealing the Early Leadership Identity of Early Childhood through Role-Playing Activities
Authors: Jadidi Nadia
Published: October 2024

The research aims to reveal the leadership identity features in early childhood through role-playing activities. The sample included (12) participants from age 6:7 years. The qualitative approach was used, and data were collected through indirect observation and video recordings to analyze children's representations and performances. The results showed that role-playing activities have many advantages that make them a fertile field for revealing the characteristics of the child leader. It was also revealed that children, at a young age, possess the attributes of leadership identity in varying proportions. These attributes may be innate, meaning a predisposition that needs support and practice. The research recommends that the curriculum for early childhood should include enrichment activities on leadership skills.
Developing the Performance of Educational Offices in the Jazan region in Light of the Requirements of the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030
Authors: Fadl Mahmoud , Safhi Aisha
Published: October 2024

The current study aimed to determine the degree of availability of the requirements of the Kingdom’s vision (2030) represented in (strategic planning - administrative transparency), and to reveal the statistically significant differences between the average responses of the study sample members due to the study’s classification variables (type - job - years of experience), The study used the descriptive method, and the study population consisted of all educational supervisors and school leaders in the Jizan region for the academic year 2021 AD. The study sample amounted to (377) educational supervisors and school leaders. The study results showed that the dimension of “strategic planning” is the most important of these dimensions, as it obtained an arithmetic average (4.72), while the dimension of “administrative transparency” was the least important of these dimensions (4.5). A proposal to develop the performance of education offices in the Jizan region in light of the requirements of the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030.
The Relative Contribution of the Emotional Suppression in Predicting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome among Female Students of Umm Al-Qura University at Makkah Al Mukarramah
Authors: Al Shaibi Al Jawhara
Published: October 2024

This study aims to determine the level of implementing the strategy of the emotional suppression by Umm Al Qura University female students, to know the prevalence rate of the chronic fatigue syndrome among female students of Umm Al Qura University, to know the relationship between the use of the emotional suppression strategy and the feeling of the chronic fatigue syndrome, and to know the differences between female students of Umm Al Qura University in using the strategy of the emotional suppression and the Chronic fatigue syndrome according to marital status and age, revealing the possibility of predicting the feeling of the chronic fatigue syndrome through the scores achieved by Umm Al Qura University female students on the scale of the emotional suppression prepared by Al-Khairi and Taleb (2017), and the chronic fatigue scale prepared by Abdul Khaleq and Al Dheeb (2006) Using the descriptive, predictive method . The study was applied to a Random sample of (417) female students at Umm Al Qura University in Makkah Al Mukaromah. The results revealed that the level of emotional suppression among Umm Al Qura University female students is higher than the average. The prevalence of the chronic fatigue syndrome is less than the average, while the prevalence of the chronic fatigue according to the used test (the median) ranged between (47.4-48.4%) among university female students for the dimensions and the total score. The value of the correlation coefficient between the students' scores on the emotional suppression scale and their scores on the chronic fatigue syndrome scale was positive and indicative Moreover, the results showed that the emotional suppression predicted the chronic fatigue syndrome by (19%).
The Degree of Availability of Self-Determination Skills among Students with Mild Intellectual Disabilities in Riyadh from the Perspective of Teachers
Authors: Al-Halafi Reem
Published: October 2024

The current study aimed to determine the degree of availability of self-determination skills among students with mild intellectual disabilities in Riyadh from the point of view of male and female teachers. To achieve this goal, the analytical descriptive approach was used, and the questionnaire as a tool for collecting information. It was applied to a sample of male and female teachers of intellectual education in the middle and secondary stages in the city of Riyadh, numbering (234) male and female teachers. The study concluded that the level of self-determination skills of students with intellectual disabilities is (moderate) from the point of view of the male and female teachers of the study sample, as the arithmetic mean of their total answers was (2.77). In addition, that the level of their possession of all sub-skills of self-determination (the skill of appropriate choice, self-awareness, and claiming rights) is medium, while their possession of the problem-solving skill is low, from the point of view of the study sample. The study also proved that there are no statistically significant differences in the availability of self-determination skills among pupils with mild intellectual disabilities in Riyadh from the point of view of teachers, which can be attributed to the variable of gender, educational qualification, and years of experience for male and female teachers in the study sample.
High School Students’ Awareness of the Concept of Digital Citizenship in the Office of Education in Diriyah- Riyadh
Authors: Aljadou Fahad
Published: October 2024

The present study aims to assess high school students’ awareness of the concept of digital citizenship and its relation to other variables, including grade, educational sector, and the rate of using digital technology means in the Office of Education in Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The author adopted the descriptive survey approach and applied a 30-item questionnaire distributed to five domains “i.e., digital values and behavior, digital rights and responsibilities, digital security, digital laws, and digital health and security” to a sample of (674) students. The results showed a moderate level of awareness of the concept of digital citizenship among the participants, with an arithmetic mean of (3.49). The “digital laws” domain was ranked first, with the highest arithmetic mean of (3.74), whereas the “digital rights and responsibilities” domain was ranked last, with an arithmetic mean of (3.24). Moreover, there were statistically significant differences between the arithmetic means of the participants’ responses to their awareness level of the digital citizenship concept due to the educational sector in favor of the “public” and due to the rate of using digital technology means favoring more than five hours a day. However, there were no statistically significant differences due to grade and the impact of the interaction between the educational sector, grade, and the rate of using digital technology means.
Cyberbullying: An Analytical Study of its Psychological and Social Effects on Female Students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
Authors: Alotaibi Mariam
Published: October 2024

The aim of this study is to identify the reality of cyberbullying among female students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in order to recognize the phenomenon in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its most common types, negative effects, and the university's efforts in this regard. The study relied on a quantitative descriptive approach to process the primary data through a questionnaire distributed to 67 students from various specialties. The data analysis revealed a number of results, the most important of which was that the level of exposure of female students to cyberbullying was moderate, with an average of about 2.58, and the most prominent forms were mockery and defamation. Without severe negative effects, according to the sample individuals, the average was about 2.93, and it manifested in isolation, increased sleep hours, and loss of confidence. The positive role of university management in confronting bullying through student activities was also evident, with an average of about 4.41. The study emphasized the importance of respecting university laws, values, and behaviors, raising the awareness of female students about the consequences of cyberbullying while maintaining personal secrets, and directing students on how to make the best use of modern technologies.
The Degree of using Teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students’ Educational Technologies in Al-Amal Institutes and Programs from their Perspectives and its Relationship to some Variables
Authors: Alkahtani Bader
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to identify the degree of use of educational technologies by teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students in Al-Amal institutes and programs from their point of view and its relationship to some variables. The study sample consisted of 126 teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students in the institutes and programs of Al-Amal in Riyadh. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method. The results of the study showed that the most frequent response related to the level of teachers' use of educational techniques in the educational process of deaf and hard of hearing students was "intermediate knowledge", followed by a lesser response, and finally a response indicating that the techniques were not employed or used. The study found no statistically significant differences between the average scores of teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students in their performance on the scale measuring the actual use of educational techniques according to the educational qualification variable (institute/integration program) and the educational qualification variable of the teacher.
Factors for Developing Digital Skills among Faculty Members at the College of Education at Umm Al-Qura University
Authors: Bajaber Samera
Published: October 2024

The study aimed to assess the digital skills of faculty members at the College of Education, Umm Al-Qura University, and identify factors influencing these skills. It also investigated whether there were statistically significant differences in digital skills based on gender, years of experience, and the number of digital skills courses. The results showed that overall digital skills were at a moderate level. Some skills, like word processing and presentation software, were high, while others, such as using certain educational platforms and programming, were lower. Faculty members believed that factors like IT support, the university's approach to technology, and training influenced their digital skills. Female faculty members had higher digital skills, and those with more experience or courses had better digital skills. The study recommended increasing the focus on enhancing faculty digital skills through technology integration and training.
Competitive Intelligence at Umm Al-Qura University from the Viewpoint of Faculty Members
Authors: Nooh Hawazen
Published: October 2024

The current study aims to introduce the availability degree of the competitive intelligence dimensions (Planning and Focus - Collecting Data - Analysis - Publishing) at Umm Al-Qura University from the viewpoint of faculty members and reveal statistically significant differences between the averages of faculty members’ responses in the availability degree of competitive intelligence dimensions due to variables (Gender - Academic Degree - Number of Experience Years). The study has adopted the descriptive survey approach, and the necessary data was collected from the study sample using a questionnaire that was applied to a sample of (797) faculty members at Umm Al-Qura University. The study reached the following prominent findings: The availability of competitive intelligence dimensions (Planning and Focus - Collecting Data - Analysis - Publishing) at Umm Al-Qura University from the viewpoint of faculty members was moderate. The study concluded that there are no statistically significant differences between the averages of the study sample’s responses in determining the availability degree of competitive intelligence dimensions due to the variable (Gender), and they appeared for the variables (Academic Degree and Number of Experience Years).
O fenômeno da responsabilidade social na educação escolar: influências na oferta educativa e nas demandas parentais das classes privilegiadas
Authors: Negri Stefania de Resende
Published: October 2024

Este artigo tem como tema o fenômeno da responsabilidade social, que tem adquirido crescente relevância em vários campos da vida social. Com o objetivo de refletir sobre seus impactos na área da Educação, foram investigadas diferentes formas de apropriação e de adesão a este valor por grupos favorecidos e por escolas que atendem a essas camadas, com destaque para as classes médias altas. Por meio do método analítico descritivo, baseado em técnicas de revisão da literatura sociológica e de análise de resultados de pesquisas empíricas sobre a temática, foram elaboradas duas tipologias, em que instituições de ensino e famílias, respectivamente, foram categorizadas segundo suas diferentes perspectivas sobre o papel social da escola. O estudo indicou que propostas educativas voltadas a um comprometimento social dificilmente se concretizam em experiências pedagógicas democráticas e inclusivas, configurando-se, na maior parte dos casos, como uma estratégia empregada pelas escolas para atrair famílias com o perfil desejado. Uma parcela significativa dessas famílias, por sua vez, interessadas em se mostrarem sintonizadas com os valores legitimados, porém sem abrir mão de sua posição privilegiada na estrutura social, buscam aprimorar as estratégias de escolarização dos filhos, de maneira a garantir que a escolha do estabelecimento de ensino contribua com seus propósitos de reprodução social. Conclui-se que a responsabilidade social escolar é hoje mais um elemento de complexificação das relações entre oferta educativa e demandas parentais, produzindo discursos e práticas paradoxais.
Análise do discurso de documentos oficiais sobre educação de bebês e crianças bem pequenas
Authors: Ciríaco Klinger Teodoro , Santino Fernando Schlindwein , Noronha Isabella de Freitas
Published: October 2024

Este artigo discute a integração entre cuidar e educar na Educação Infantil, com foco especial em crianças menores de três anos. Para tanto, o objeto de análise foram documentos oficiais do Ministério da Educação (MEC) que oferecem orientações ao trabalho pedagógico com base na indissociabilidade do binômio cuidar e educar, ressaltando a necessidade da continuidade da exploração e aprimoramento do trabalho docente a fim de garantir o desenvolvimento para crianças em seus primeiros anos de vida no contato com o mundo. A metodologia adotada foi a pesquisa qualitativa, de caráter descritivo-analítico, que envolve o procedimento de análise documental. Analisamos os seguintes documentos: Referencial Curricular Nacional para a Educação Infantil (RCNEI), Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para a Educação Infantil e Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). Como conclusão, a análise desses documentos possibilitou perceber a presença de uma preocupação e certa evolução na compreensão do binômio, com uma ênfase crescente nas especificidades das práticas pedagógicas para bebês e crianças menores de três anos. Por fim, destacamos a necessidade de comprometimento contínuo com a melhoria da qualidade da Educação Infantil, incluindo a formação profissional e desenvolvimento de processo educativos que sejam capazes de fortalecer princípios de cuidado e educação.
Interseccionalidade saúde-educação: caminhos para a promoção da saúde na educação infantil
Authors: Oliveira Gustavo Nunes de , Querubim Viviane Sperandio Rosa , Batista Ana Carla Schiavinato
Published: October 2024

A intersecção saúde-educação na infância tem sido desafio para as políticas públicas na América Latina. O foco biomédico e a centralidade da saúde são dificuldades apontadas por estudos avaliativos de políticas de promoção da saúde na educação. Entretanto, estudos sobre o conceito de salutogênese, atentam para a potência de uma educação sanadora ou salutogênica. Este estudo surge das reflexões teóricas oriundas da sistematização da experiência de projeto de extensão universitária desenvolvido em uma escola infantil do interior do estado de São Paulo, Brasil. A partir da conjunção de referenciais teóricos da antroposofia aplicada à saúde e à educação, da hermenêutica e da análise institucional, o estudo aponta caminhos para a criação de dispositivos organizacionais que viabilizam o acompanhamento multiprofissional longitudinal e individualizado do desenvolvimento infantil no ambiente escolar. Demonstra ainda as potências da integração ensino-serviço-comunidade e da cooperação técnica entre universidade e escola na interseccionalidade saúde-educação.
O discurso do brincar digital como auxiliar da atenção para a aprendizagem: linhas de fuga
Authors: Habowski Adilson Cristiano , Ratto Cleber Gibbon
Published: October 2024

Este texto explora as linhas de fuga do dispositivo do desenvolvimento, valendo-se de pesquisas já realizadas sobre o brincar das crianças em relação às tecnologias digitais na Educação. No dispositivo do desenvolvimento, observamos que este agencia saberes e práticas educativas da infância onde se efetiva o brincar com as tecnologias digitais como um meio que estimula o desenvolvimento (progressivo) cognitivo e fornece meios facilitadores para a aprendizagem escolar. No contexto do desenvolvimento da aprendizagem, destaca-se a atenção como um elemento essencial para a realização de tarefas cognitivas. Deste modo, o brincar com as tecnologias é compreendido como um recurso no processo de aprendizagem, direcionando a atenção das crianças para estímulos externos e objetos, facilitando a absorção e busca de informações. Aqui, a incapacidade de processar essas informações externas é interpretada como desatenção e falta de concentração. Neste texto, abordaremos as linhas de fuga do dispositivo do desenvolvimento a partir das experiências dos autores que geraram ideias, o que ali permaneceu em potencial, como virtualidades a serem atualizadas. Ao olharmos para essas linhas de fuga, percebe-se que a propensão das crianças à dispersão reflete um desejo por novidades em relação ao mundo, o que dificulta manter uma experiência consistente e intensa por muito tempo. Ao contrário de situações em que a concentração é necessária, a atenção no brincar digital demanda uma forma de distração focada. É uma atenção à temporalidade, envolvendo um desafio temporal em vez de espacial.
Educación de los niños menores de tres años: "rencores a las puertas del gueto" y efectos de las políticas focalizadas
Authors: Blanco Marcela Pérez
Published: October 2024

Históricamente, en Argentina la intervención estatal respecto a lxs niñxs menores de tres años ha sido considerada una concesión caritativa, destinada exclusivamente a lxs infantes sin familia o, más tarde, a lxs hijxs de mujeres trabajadoras. Esta sectorización (hoy diríamos carácter focalizado) aún en la actualidad está presente en las instituciones para niñxs de 0 a 3 años. En este artículo se analizan algunos impactos de las políticas focalizadas que generalmente han sido descuidados en la bibliografía. Utilizando el enfoque etnográfico se describen tramas de significaciones que legitiman relaciones sociales que, a nivel macro, podemos leer adversas a los propios intereses pero que en lo inmediato y cotidiano son percibidas por sus efectos concretos como favorable al desarrollo de la vida cotidiana. Este trabajo retoma parte de los resultados de una investigación en la cual se documentaron prácticas y reflexiones de familias porteñas sobre la primerísima edad de la vida respecto a crianza, educación y responsabilidad estatal. Las políticas focalizadas (incluyendo tolerar una extensa privatización de la educación) promueve la “pelea del anteúltimo contra el último” y no condicen con una estrategia tendiente a unificar a todos los sectores sociales en pos de la democratización radical de la sociedad. Las políticas públicas deberían promover, profundizar y extender políticas universalistas tanto por una cuestión de principios como estratégica.
Dijital Marka İletişiminde Hayranlık Kavramının Marka Duygusuna Olan Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Tan Hakan
Published: October 2024

Marka yönetimlerinin tüketicilerden beklentisi sadece markayı, ürün ve hizmetleri beğenmesi değildir; aynı zamanda tüketicilerin markanın taraftarı ve hayranı olmasını da istemektedirler. Günümüz marka yönetiminde öne çıkan kavram marka duygusudur. Marka duygusu, beğeni, taraftarlık ve hayranlık kavramlarına gönderme yapmaktadır. Araştırma, yeni medyanın yarattığı medyalar ile iletişime, katılıma, etkileşime ve paylaşıma geçen tüketicilerin markaların içeriklerini izlemeleri, katılmaları, etkileşime girmeleri, beğenmeleri, paylaşmaları ve diğer kişilere tavsiye etmeleri ile tüketicilerin markalara olan hayranlıkları arasında anlamlı bir ilişkinin olup olmadığını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Yeni medyanın sahip olduğu etkileşimlilik, katılımcılık ve paylaşımcılık karakteristik özellikleri medyaya da eklemlenerek, medyanın hem sahiplik yapısını hem de karakteristik özelliklerini dönüştürerek, geleneksel medyadaki satın alınan medya kavramına, sahip olunan, kazanılan, paylaşılmış ve etkileşimli medyaları da eklemektedir. Ödenen, kazanılan, sahip olunan, etkileşimli ve paylaşılmış medyalarda marka yönetimlerinin ağızdan ağıza, viral ve buzz reklam/pazarlama uygulamalarındaki amaçları tüketicilerde istenilen marka imajı, marka farkındalığı, marka bilinirliği ve marka duygusu yaratmaktır. Çalışmada iletişim ve sosyal bilimlerin araştırma, yöntem ve tekniklerinden kantitatif (nicel) araştırma yöntemi olan survey (tarama) kullanılmaktadır. Araştırmada, sosyal medya kullanımları ve marka ilişkisi ölçeği ile hayranlık ölçekleri, ölçme aracı olarak kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçlarına göre tüketiciler ilgilendiği, beğendiği, hayranı ve taraftarı olduğu markalara yatırım yapmakta ve satın almaktadır. Marka duygusu tüketicilerin satın alma davranışlarına da etki etmektedir. Tüketiciler ilgi duyduğu, beğendiği, taraftarı ve hayranı olduğu nesne, kişi, kurum ve markalar ile aynı duygulara sahip olan kişilerle dost olmak istemektedir. Çalışma, marka yönetimlerinin paylaşılmış ve etkileşimli medyaların etkilerinin önemini dikkate almasının gerekliliği ortaya koymaktadır.
Dijital Oyun Okuryazarlığı Seviyesinin Belirlenmesine Yönelik Bir Araştırma: Çanakkale Örneği
Authors: Erdoğan Merve , Çakin İrem
Published: October 2024

Günümüzde farklı donanım ve mecralardan, farklı türler ile bireylerin ilgisine sunulan dijital oyunlara yönelik akademik çalışmalar gün geçtikçe artmaktadır. Bu çalışmaların bir uzantısını oluşturan dijital oyun okuryazarlığı, oyun oynayan bireylerin çeşitli nitelikleri kazanmasını sağlamakta ve bireylerin oyunlarla ilgili analitik düşünme yeteneğini geliştirmekle ilgilenmektedir. Bu noktadan yola çıkılarak yapılan bu çalışma akademik literatürde dijital oyun okuryazarlığı farkındalığına ilişkin bir veri oluşturma amacı taşımaktadır. Çalışma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden biri olan görüşme tekniği ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Katılımcılar olasılıksız örnekleme yöntemlerinden kolayda örnekleme yoluyla seçilmiş, veriler yarı yapılandırılmış sorularla toplanmış ve betimsel analiz yöntemi ile yorumlanmıştır. Çanakkale şehrinde 17 katılımcı ile gerçekleştirilen bölgesel araştırma sonucunda oyun türü tercihlerinde erkek katılımcıların çoğu aksiyon odaklı, kadın katılımcıların çoğu ise zekâ ve bulmaca türü oyunları tercih ettiğini belirtmiştir. Katılımcıların dijital oyun okuryazarlığı kapsamında görsel ve grafiksel metinleri anlayabildiği, yorumlayabildiği görülmektedir. Araştırmaya dair elde edilen bir diğer önemli bulgu ise katılımcıların oyun içerisinde maruz kaldığı olumsuz tutumlar karşısında yasalara karşı bilgisiz ya da güvensiz olduğudur. Ayrıca katılımcıların oyun bileşenlerini ve oyun içeriklerini ayırt edebildiği saptanmıştır. Dolayısıyla katılımcıların çoğunun dijital oyun okuryazarlığına ilişkin seçici yeteneklere sahip olmaları çalışmanın önemli sonuçlarından biridir.
A Review on “The Spirit of Digital Capitalism”
Authors: Kılıç Ramazan
Published: October 2024

In The Spirit of Digital Capitalism, Jennifer Huberman explores the impact of digital capitalism on human experience and social life. Drawing on Max Weber's seminal work The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, Huberman seeks to uncover the "spirit" of digital capitalism. Just as Weber linked the development of capitalism to the Protestant work ethic, Huberman examines how digital capitalism shapes contemporary individuals and societal structures.
Digital capitalism, fueled by technological innovation and the rapid rise of digital platforms, has created a new economic and cultural order. This order has profoundly altered how people work, entertain themselves, and interact with one another. Huberman argues that in this new system, individuals are not only consumers but also products whose data is collected and commodified. In digital capitalism, data becomes as valuable a resource as labor.
Huberman emphasizes that digital capitalism shapes not just economic processes but also identities and desires. Social media platforms, for instance, guide users' interests and emotions, collecting personal data for commercial purposes. Through this process, individuals' subjective experiences become increasingly dependent on digital technologies. Huberman’s goal is to reveal the spirit of this digital order, showing how it integrates individuals into not only economic but also social and cultural practices. Ultimately, her work offers a critical lens through which to understand how digital capitalism influences both human nature and societal dynamics in the modern world.
Dijitalleşme ile Değişen Belgesel Filmlerdeki Anlatı Estetiğinin Dijital Yayın Platformları Üzerinden İncelenmesi
Authors: Kaynarca Fatih
Published: October 2024

Belgesel sinema, sinema tarihinde köklü bir geçmişe sahip olan ve teknolojik ilerlemelerle paralel olarak sürekli olarak evrim geçiren önemli bir türdür. Özellikle dijital iletişim çağında, sinema teknolojisi kendini sürekli olarak yenilemektedir. Filmlerin yapım, dağıtım ve gösterim süreçlerinde, çeşitli yenilikler ve dönüşümler gözlemlenmektedir. İzleyici kitlesine erişmek için geleneksel iletişim kanallarına duyulan ihtiyaç her geçen gün daha da azalarak yerini dijital çağın getirmiş olduğu (YouTube, Netflix, MUBI, BluTV gibi) platformlara bırakmaktadır. Belgesel sinema da bu yenilik ve dönüşümlerden payını almıştır.
Bu çalışmada, belgesel sinemaya odaklanılarak farklı mecralarda yapılan belgesel çalışmaları incelenmiştir. MUBI ve BluTV gibi yayın platformlarında yer alan belgeseller ile 140 Journos Youtube kanalı için üretilen belgesellerin değişen anlatı yapısı ve estetik biçimleri ele alınmıştır. Bu çalışmayı yaparken sosyal bilimlerde niteliksel içerik analiz yöntemi kullanılmış; BluTV, MUBI ve 140 Journos kanalında üretilen ve birbirleri ile benzer türde olan belgeseller incelenerek biçim, estetik ve yapım olarak farklılıkları karşılaştırılmıştır. Bu şekilde, dijital iletişim çağında sinemada yaşanan dönüşümlerin belgesel sinemaya etkileri karşılaştırmalı olarak açığa çıkarılmaya çalışılmıştır.
Strengthening Tahsinul Qur'an with the Iqro' Method in Improving the Quality of Al-Qur'an Reading of Prospective Young Teachers and Students at TPQ Masyiatullah
Authors: Yahya Fizian , Zakirak Zayidi , Aulawi Muhammad , Hayaturraiyan Hayaturraiyan , Asiah Siti
Published: October 2024

The phenomenon of the problem of the ability to read the Qur'an fluently and in accordance with the rules of tajwid has recently attracted much interest from researchers. This reality was also found by the author at TPQ Masiatullah NW Pringgbaya, Belawong Lauk Hamlet, East Lombok, that female students still have minimal reading skills in fluency in reading the Qur'an and the application of tajwid knowledge in reading the Qur'an which is caused by the lack of teaching methods brought by the educator. Through the community service program, mentoring and training methods are used. The result is that mentoring and training have contributed to the ability to understand and technique in terms of how to read the Qur'an fluently and in accordance with the science of tajwid for Prospective Young Teachers and female students.
Strengthening Teachers' Ability to Improve Students' High-Order Thinking Skills at Raudlatul Muslimin Kayangan Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Muhtar Fathurrahman , Jihad Salimul , Rohana Rohana
Published: October 2024

This service activity seeks to strengthen Raudlatul Muslimin Kayangan Islamic Boarding School teachers' High Order Thinking Skill (HOTS) learning implementation skills. This service is offered since teachers confront many obstacles when setting up HOTS. A lack of awareness of HOTS and its practice contributes to low student achievement. This activity uses workshops to create HOTS using novel learning methods like Problem-Based Learning (P.B.L.) and Contextual Teaching & Learning. Higher-order thinking has been encouraged by learning outcome classifications in training. This training boosts student motivation, improves idea understanding, and promotes higher-order thinking tasks. Thus, this study emphasizes the need for HOTS in learning to prepare students for real-world issues. This study also suggests using other unique learning techniques to promote higher-order thinking skills. In Islamic boarding schools, teacher support and a larger learning environment might improve students' higher-order thinking skills.
Pendampingan Penyusunan Modul P5 untuk Mengoptimalkan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di SDN 1 Kekait
Authors: Astria Fitri Puji , Angga Prayogi Dwina , Indraswati Dyah , Iva Nurmawanti Iva Nurmawanti , Putra Gita Prima
Published: October 2024

Pemahaman guru terkait P5 masih belum merata sehingga ini menghambat pelaksanaan projek penguatan profil pelajar Pancasila. Perlu adanya pendampingan di dalam penyusunan modul projek P5. Guru – guru di SDN 1 Kekait perlu diberikan pendalaman materi dan pendampingan dalam menentukan focus dimensi profil pelajar Pancasila dan tema projek yang sesuai kondisi dan kebutuhan satuan pendidikan. Guru juga masih memerlukan pendampingan dalam  menentukan sub elemen (tujuan projek); mengembangkan topik, alur, dan durasi projek, serta mengembangkan aktivitas dan assessment project. Berdasarkan analisis situasi dan permasalahan mitra maka tujuan dari pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah melakukan pendampingan penyusunan Modul P5 untuk mengoptimalkan Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di SDN 1 Kekait. Solusi ini diharapkan dapat memaksimalkan potensi yang dimiliki sekolah dalam melaksanakan P5. Melalui solusi ini diharapkan guru dapat mendalami materi P5 sekaligus dapat membuat draf dokumen perencanaan P5 yang nantinya dapat diimplementasikan di sekolah.
Menumbuhkan Kreativitas dan Cinta Lingkungan Anak Pekerja Migran di Sanggar Bimbingan Kepong Malaysia dengan Proyek Pancasila Berbasis Zero Waste
Authors: Pitaloka Lola Kurnia , Kardoyo Kardoyo , Susanti Anis , Haris Amnan
Published: October 2024

This service aims to foster creativity and love for the environment in the children of migrant workers at the Kepong Guidance Center, Kuala Lumpur, through the Zero Waste-Based Pancasila Project. Children of migrant workers often face a variety of difficulties, such as lack of access to essential services and difficult economic conditions. This program provides formal and value-based education of Pancasila, which is integrated with the concept of zero waste. Through lecture and participatory methods, children are taught to utilize waste, especially paper, into products of economic value. This activity not only improves creative and critical thinking skills, but also in stills environmental sustainability values. The results of the program show the active participation and high enthusiasm of the children in the educational and practical process. In addition to increasing creativity, the program also strengthens children's awareness of the importance of an eco-friendly lifestyle and social responsibility. This program makes a positive contribution to improving the quality of life and future opportunities of migrant workers' children.
Unravelling The Bioactivities of Acmella paniculata Extract-Mediated Green Deep Eutectic Solvent of Citric Acid Monohydrate and Glycerol
Authors: Sivaraj Rajina Shahmir , Hanaphi Roziana Mohamed , Yusof Rizana
Published: October 2024

Plants are important sources of underlying medicinal value properties. The extraction of bioactive compounds from botanical sources using green solvents has gained interest due to its environmental sustainability. This study highlighted the bioactivities potential of Acmella paniculata extract mediated by green deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of the citric acid monohydrate and glycerol. Acmella paniculata, a local flowering shrub was selected due to its rich medicinal value compounds. The synergistic effect between plant’s bioactive compounds and DES is capable of enhancing bioactivity, making DES a promising plant solvent extractor candidate. The plant extracts were prepared in leaf and flower parts using the centrifugation method. The phytochemical screening for both extracts showed the presence of terpenoids and steroid constituents which have valuable bioactivity functions. The antibacterial activity assessed by disc diffusion assay exhibited higher susceptible bacterial response of E. coli, Salmonella enterica ser. Typhimurium and S. aureus against the flower extract compared to the leaf extract. The DPPH assay was conducted to assess free radical scavenging activity. The flower extract demonstrated radical scavenging activity (RSA) of 75%-77% while the leaf extract demonstrated 65%-69%. The flower extract results showed higher RSA emphasizing its potential as a natural antioxidant. The anti-inflammatory activity was determined by egg albumin denaturation assay, which showed a greater inhibition rate in flower extract than the leaf extract which was up to 95% and 89% respectively. Thus, both extracts possess an in vitro anti-inflammatory effect. Conclusively, flower extract exhibited better bioactivities value than leaf extract in a green DES. Hence, offering a new insight into its application as an effective alternative in natural product-based therapeutics.
The Susceptibility of Malaysian Rice Brands To Sitophilus oryzae and The Potential Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles For Control Purposes
Authors: Syanizam Nurin Nazifa , Bakhori Siti Khadijah Mohd , Hamzah Siti Nasuha
Published: October 2024

The rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae, is an insect pest that can pose severe harm to stored grains. Rice weevils, both adults and larvae, cause significant economic losses because they can infest a wide range of plants and stored goods. Nanoparticle insecticides are created and studied to replace the overly-used synthetic chemical insecticides. The purpose of this study is to investigate the susceptibility of several commercialized rice brands towards S. oryzae infestation and to assess the toxicity of different types of zinc oxide (ZnO) against S. oryzae. The study involved twelve rice brands, and S. oryzae infestation rates were observed in the laboratory for 17 weeks. The infestation rates were obtained at the end of the observation period. To obtain the required dosages of 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.8% (w/w), four different concentrations of each type of ZnO nanoparticle that had undergone various reactivity modifications were mixed with rice for bioassays test. S. oryzae has been proven to be susceptible to almost all commercialized rice brands studied in this research. Based on the data, it can be concluded that the ZnO nanoparticle modified with gamma-ray is the most effective at controlling S. oryzae, as 100% mortality was seen after three days of treatment at concentrations between 0.4 to 0.08% (w/w). The slow emergence of pests in monitored rice brands is attributed to the protectants and their residue, which work by eradicating eggs and adults that have consumed the grain. Zinc oxide type 7A is the most toxic towards S. oryzae because of its exposure to gamma-ray which has the highest energy compared to neutron and beta rays. This results in the release of more active molecules to act on the pest.
The Physiological Effect Of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanopesticide On Aedes aegypti Larvae
Authors: Hsieh Ting Chuan , Zakaria Syahirah , Bakhori Siti Khadijah Mohd , Mahmud Shahrom , Hamzah Siti Nasuha
Published: October 2024

Aedes aegypti is responsible for transmitting various mosquito-borne diseases. Recently, there have been concerns about the negative impacts of the insecticides used in vector control including insecticide resistance development in the mosquito population. These circumstances lead to efforts to develop other strategies for controlling mosquito vectors. As technology in nanoparticles advances, zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles have the potential as the alternative for chemical pesticides for mosquito larvicides due to their optical properties and widespread usage in different industries. The purpose of this study was to determine the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles towards Ae. aegypti larvae and to examine the physiologies of Ae. aegypti mosquito larvae treated with ZnO nanoparticles at LC50 level. Toxicity bioassays were carried out to determine LC50 and LC90 values. The larvae surface and midgut treated with LC50 ZnO were examined using the Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) and Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The LC50 and LC90 concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles after 4 hr of direct UV exposure against Ae. aegypti larvae were 49.141 mg/L and 64.195 mg/L, respectively. After exposure to ZnO nanoparticles, Ae. aegypti larvae showed morphological abnormalities, including distorted and shrunk body parts as well as midgut rupture. Overall, the findings suggest that ZnO nanoparticles have the potential to replace chemical pesticides as a means of reducing the populations of Ae. aegypti mosquitoes.
RAD50 Deficiency and Its Effects on Zebrafish Embryonic Development and DNA Repair Mechanisms
Authors: Khalili Nahid , Fazry Shazrul , Mahmood Ibrahim , Najm Ahmed , Azfaralariff Ahmad , Law Douglas
Published: October 2024

The MRE11-RAD50-NBS1 (MRN) complex is essential in detecting, signaling, and repairing DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs), thus maintaining genomic integrity. Mutations in RAD50 are linked to severe conditions such as microcephaly, mental retardation, and growth retardation in humans. This study investigates the developmental impact of RAD50 protein disruption in zebrafish embryos. Zebrafish embryos were treated with MIRIN (35 µM) to inhibit RAD50 and subsequently exposed to gamma-ray irradiation (15 Gy) to analyze the role of RAD50 in managing DNA damage during embryogenesis. Time-point analysis indicated that inhibiting RAD50 and ATM proteins during early embryonic stages (at 1 hpf) leads to increased embryonic mortality and abnormalities. These adverse effects were exacerbated by irradiation, underscoring the critical role of RAD50 in DNA DSB repair. The study concludes that RAD50 deficiencies can lead to embryonic lethality and human deformities due to the inability of tissues to repair DNA DSBs effectively.
Water Quality and Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase Producing Escherichia coli (ESBL E. coli) in Sungai Terengganu, Malaysia
Authors: Hashim Noor Haza Fazlin , Mohamed Yusoff Muhammad Azroie , Gunggang Rachel Anak Trevor , Abdul Razak Roslina , Jaafar Muhamad Zulfatihi , E.M. Yahaya Nasehir Khan
Published: October 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global issue impacting human, animal, and environmental health, as well as economic security. Water bodies, especially, are now recognized for their role in the spread of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, though standardized monitoring methods are lacking. This study investigates the presence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli in the Sungai Terengganu River in Malaysia, focusing on water quality and ESBL E. coli monitoring. Sampling was conducted twice in 2023 at 13 locations along the river. Overall, the water quality index (WQI) classified the river as Class II (WQI = 81), with upstream regions rated as Class I, indicating minimal anthropogenic impact. Higher Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in downstream areas suggested organic pollution from anthropogenic activities. Four metal elements exceeded the National Water Quality Standards (NWQS): Al (0.88 mg/L), Fe (3.45 mg/L), Cu (0.102 mg/L), and Hg (2.525 mg/L). No Pb, Cr, Se, Sn, or As were detected. Statistical analysis showed better water quality correlates with lower microbial contamination. ESBL E. coli was found in 8 of 13 sampling sites (61.5%), with the highest concentration at 800 CFU/100 mL. From 40 presumptive ESBL isolates tested, 87.5% (35 isolates) were positive for ESBL and carried additional drug resistance genes, including mcr-1, tetW, sul-1, and sul-2. These findings indicate a concerning presence of multidrug-resistant E. coli in the river, representing a potential public health risk.
Identification and Functional Analysis of Git3 G Protein-Coupled Receptors in Ganoderma boninense PER71
Authors: Mohd Daud Khairunnisa Hanisah , Bakar Mohd Faizal Abu , Bharudin Izwan , Kamaruddin Shazilah , Quay Doris Huai Xia , Bakar Farah Diba Abu , Murad Abdul Munir Abdul
Published: October 2024

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are integral components of eukaryotic heterotrimeric G proteins, playing crucial roles in detecting extracellular signals and initiating the activity of signaling proteins within cells to activate cellular responses to these signals. The objectives of this study are to identify and characterize the function of Git3, a Class III GPCR protein, in the oil palm pathogen Ganoderma boninense. To identify the potential genes encoded for GPCR in this fungus, intensive data mining on the genome and transcriptome data has been carried out. A total of six classes of GPCRs have been identified. These include Class II pheromone detectors, Class III carbon detectors, Class IV nitrogen detectors, Class VII proteins similar to glycosyltransferase, Class VIII proteins similar to hemolysin, and Class X protein receptors. Among these, the Class III protein Git3, postulated to be involved in glucose sensing and fungal pathogenicity, was selected for gene knockdown using RNA interference (RNAi). A plasmid, designated pUChph-GIT3, was constructed, to target git3 silencing by incorporating a hygromycin resistance gene cassette and antisense sequences of git3. Transformation of G. boninense PER71 with pUChph-GIT3 produced five potential Δgit3 gene-silenced mutants. PCR analysis confirmed the integration of the RNAi expression cassette into the fungal genome. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) analysis revealed significant reductions in git3 expression in three G. boninense mutants, M42, M66, and M5 by 47%, 23%, and 13%, respectively. The Disease Severity Index (DSI) indicated slower disease progression in oil palm plantlets infected with Δgit3 mutants compared to those infected with wild-type G. boninense PER71. In conclusion, this study successfully isolated and characterized the git3 GPCR from G. boninense and demonstrated that it might play a role during the early stages of infection, as the mutants were able to slow the progression of infection in oil palm plantlets.