bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Combination of Plyometric Exercises on Normal Smash Skills in the Review of Leg Muscle Strength
Authors:   Sports Coaching Education Study Program, Yogyakarta State University, Road Colombo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Murod Muh. Aqil , Irianto Djoko Pekik ,   Sports Coaching Education Study Program, Yogyakarta State University, Road Colombo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study to find out the effect of the combination of plyometric exercises on normal smash skills in terms of leg muscle strength. The method in this study using the experimental method uses a 2 x 2 factorial design. This method is validation, namely testing the effect of one or more variables on other variables. The number of samples in this study were 60 people divided into 2 groups by ordinal pairing and each got 20 athletes with high limbs, 20 athletes with low muscles and 20 athletes without treatment. And the jump height was measured in each group before and after being given the plyometric depth jump exercise treatment. Based on the results of the study, it shows the effect of a combination of plyometric exercises on normal smash skills in terms of leg muscle strength. The average jump height in the group (Pylometric jump and high jump Depth) increased from 52.20 to 61.60 in the A1B1 group, in the A2B1 group from 155.85 to 170.25. While the average jump height in (Pylometric jump and low depth jump groups) also increased from 32.50 to 45.00 in the A1B2 group, in the A2B2 group it also increased from 113.05 to 131.64. The results of the effect test in the treatment group and the control group showed a significant value (P < 0.005). The results of the different effect test showed that there was a different effect between the treatment group and the control group in increasing jumps. There is a significant effect between Plyometric exercises (box jumps and depth jumps) and leg muscle strength (high and low) on the increase in leg muscles in athletes. The results showed that the box jump training method was a more effective method used for athletes who had low leg muscle strength and depth jump training was used for athletes who had high leg muscle strength.
Identifying and Isolating Bacterial Pathogens Causing Acute Pharyngitis
Authors:   College of Applied Sciences, University of Samarra, Samarra-Iraq, Al-Sammarraie Aseel Muthanna Yousif , Al-Nuaimi Mudher Ali Hussein ,   Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad, 10011, Iraq
Published: July 2023

Acute pharyngitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections. Accurate identification of the causative agent is crucial for appropriate treatment selection. This study aimed to investigate the bacterial profile of patients with tonsillitis admitted to Marjan Teaching Hospital, as well as evaluate the potential psychological impact on affected individuals. Tonsil swabs were collected from male and female patients presenting with symptoms such as fever, dysphagia, swollen lymph nodes and pharyngeal tissues, voice alterations, and vomiting. Customized growth media was utilized for culturing the samples. Out of 250 samples, all exhibited positive bacterial growth (100%). Phenotypic and biochemical analyses were conducted to identify the bacteria. The most prevalent bacterium found was Staphylococcus aureus (40%, or 10 isolates), followed by Bacillus cereus (20%, or 5 isolates), Streptococcus pyogenes (16%, or 4 isolates), Streptococcus viridans (12%, or 3 isolates), Staphylococcus epidermidis (8%, or 2 isolates), and Streptococcus pneumoniae (4%). The results indicated a higher susceptibility to infection among male patients compared to females, particularly within the age range of 6-12 years old. These findings contribute to understanding the etiology of acute pharyngitis and underline the importance of accurate pathogen identification for effective treatment strategies.
Immunological Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment of Kidney Failure: A Systematic Review
Authors:   Department of Biology, College of Science, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Karawi Abdullah Salim , Khadhum Maha Khalid ,   Ibn Sina University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baghdad, Iraq, Aawssi Yamama Farouk ,   Ibn Sina University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: July 2023

Introduction: This section provides a brief overview of the significance of kidney failure and its impact on public health. It highlights the urgent need for effective diagnostic and treatment approaches to address this growing health concern. Overview of Immunological Mechanisms in Kidney Failure: The role of immune system dysregulation in the development and progression of kidney failure is discussed in this section. Various immune cells, cytokines, and inflammatory processes are explained in relation to their contribution to renal damage. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing targeted interventions. Immunological Approaches for Diagnosis: This section reviews immunological markers or techniques used for diagnosing kidney failure. The advantages, limitations, and potential clinical applications of these markers or techniques are discussed. Accurate diagnosis plays a crucial role in timely intervention and management. Immunological Approaches for Treatment: Different immunotherapeutic strategies employed in managing kidney failure are explored in this section. The mechanisms of action, efficacy, and potential side effects associated with these approaches are discussed. Advancements in immunotherapy offer hope for improved patient outcomes. Challenges and Future Directions: Existing challenges in implementing immunological approaches for kidney failure diagnosis and treatment are addressed here. Additionally, potential areas of research are suggested to overcome these challenges and enhance patient outcomes. Identifying future directions will drive innovation and progress.
The Dynamics of the Past and Future Tense Expressions in Dagbani
Authors:   ., Sheini Memunatu
Published: July 2023

This paper discusses the degree of remoteness in Dagbani, a Mabia (Gur) language of the Niger-Congo language family spoken in Northern Ghana. The degree of remoteness has been discussed in Dagbani (Olawsky1999; Bodomo 2001; Botne 2012; Bodomo 2018). According to the scholars mentioned above, the verbal particles; sa, di and daa mark degree of remoteness in Dagbani. However, these scholars have not discussed all the possible means degree of remoteness can be expressed in the language. The time adverbials, the proximity markers, yɛ̂n and yólí, and others are not looked at. This paper, therefore, moves a step further to discuss the possible remoteness distinctions that are part of the ways tense is expressed in Dagbani. The paper uses Comrie’s (1985) conceptualisation of tense in human language in the discussion. Comrie’s explanation of the phenomenon shows that in some languages, the degree of remoteness is expressed using the time adverbials and other particles. Eliciting data from eight people in Tamale and Yendi, and existing literature, I support my intuition as a native speaker to demonstrate that the time adverbials and other particles either than only daa, sa and di express degree of remoteness in both past and future tenses in Dagbani.
Local Potential Based-Entrepreneurship Development through Community Service Program
Authors:   Tourism Department of Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia, Sri Widhari Cokorda Istri , Sudarmini Ni Made ,   Tourism Department of Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia, Pugra I Wayan ,   Tourism Department of Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

This study aims at investigating the development of local potential-based entrepreneurship through community service (PkM) consisting of several stages including training, production and marketing processes and the constraints experienced. By applying a qualitative analysis in which primary data was collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The information consists of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as community leaders at Bindu tourism village, Abian Semal District, Badung Regency-Bali. Data validity using triangulation of sources, methods and theory. Data analysis as an interactive model includes data collection, condensation, presentation and conclusion. The results of the research reveal that the PkM program makes a significant contribution through empowering the tourism village enterprises to produce innovative-creative micro, small and medium scale products. Marketing is done through promotions in various media and market share both at home and abroad. Meanwhile, the constraints experienced the lack of production machines that came from the lack of capital and limited working hours of learning residents.
Coping Mechanisms of a Non-Humms or Gas Senior High Graduate in Education Program: A Case Study
Authors:   Undergraduate Program, Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City, 6500, Philippines, M. Gacita Kasandra Concepcion , Purog Ramil A. ,   Faculty, Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City, 6500, Philippines
Published: July 2023

To ascertain the country's delivery of high-quality education and thus ascend the global competitiveness of Filipino professionals worldwide, a new educational system was designed to be responsive to the precedingly specified present-time demands through the Philippine government's implementation of the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10533, or the "Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013". Despite the benefits this law has offered, its legislation has undoubtedly posed diverse challenges to the students, such as the cases of strand-course mismatches among the tertiary students that incredibly induce several academic obstacles in the long run. In this study, the case of a mismatched student was investigated, including the challenges and coping mechanisms. The researchers employed a single case study and conducted an interview with a non-academic strand graduate of senior high school who enrolled in an education program at college. The data gathered were subsequently analyzed through the use of thematic analysis. Consequently, the conclusions were drawn based on the challenges identified by the participant, which included grappling with unfamiliar subject matter and falling behind her peers. The participant employed several coping mechanisms, including dedicating extra effort, creating a study plan, minimizing distractions, seeking support from friends, family, and mentors, and taking frequent breaks.
Legal Protection of Intellectual Property Rights for Handicraft Innovations in Indonesia’s Legal System
Authors:   Diponegoro University, Jl. Imam Bardjo No. 5, Pleburan, Semarang City, Indonesia, Puspita Dela , Roisah Kholis ,   Diponegoro University, Jl. Imam Bardjo No. 5, Pleburan, Semarang City, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

In the Global Innovation Index 2022, Indonesia has a promising innovation culture. One of the innovation cultures is handicraft innovation in the creative economy sector. The culture of handicraft innovation needs to be preserved and maintained correctly. Therefore, protection is required regarding Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). This study examines the culture of Indonesian handicraft innovation in intellectual property rights and how the legal protection of intellectual property rights for handicraft innovation in Indonesia's legal system. This research is legal research using a normative juridical approach. Most handicraft artisans in several cities still need to fully understand the importance of registering Intellectual Property Rights, so few handicraft artisans from various towns still need to register their copyrighted works at the DJKI to obtain repressive legal protection. Legal protection Intellectual property rights on handicrafts are divided into copyrights and industrial property rights. The form of legal protection in Copyright Law is divided into legal protection in the constitutive system and legal protection in the declarative system. Intellectual property rights for handicrafts in the industrial sector can be obtained by protecting industrial design and trademark rights through a constitutive system.
The Influence of BCA E-Banking Service Quality on Customer E-Satisfaction and E- Loyalty
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia, Feri Wicaksono Leo Agung , MS Mahrinasari ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia, Roslina Roslina ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

The development of banking services through electronic media was increasingly widespread along with the rapid growth of information technology. Technological developments through digital transformation in the banking system require banking services in Indonesia to switch to e-banking services. E-banking is a form of service innovation by utilizing technological developments. E-banking services that are currently developing rapidly are mobile banking and internet banking. The increase in mobile banking and internet banking transactions in Indonesia has increased by more than 300% from 2016 to August 2021. One of the banking companies that has the largest number of e-banking users in Indonesia is BCA. With the rapid development of e-banking services, it is necessary to evaluate the quality of e-banking services including reliability, privacy and security, website design and customer service and support. Therefore, this study aims to determine impact of the quality of BCA e-banking services on customer e-satisfaction and e-loyalty. The sample used in this study was 230 data taken by purposive sampling. The data obtained were analyzed using structural equation model analysis (SEM) with the help of the AMOS 24 application. The results showed that there was a significant impact between reliability, website design and customer service and support on e-satisfaction. Meanwhile privacy and security have a significant impact on e-loyalty. In addition, this study also found that there was a significant impact of e-satisfaction on e-loyalty.
E-Wallet Usage Intention through Technology Acceptance Model and Technology Readiness in Indonesia
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia, Banuwa Laili Fadhila , Satria Bangsawan ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia, Roslina Roslina ,   Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Lampung, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

Digital transformation plays an important role in affecting consumer behavior in society. One of the changes that have occurred in society can be seen in the way people buy and pay for products using e-wallets. This phenomenon is supported by the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic which requires people to keep their distance from one another. These factors ultimately enhance the financial technology (fintech) revolution and present the habits of a cashless society. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the intention and readiness of the Indonesian people to use E-wallets through the TAM theoretical model and psychological factors of technology readiness to investigate the determinants that influence customer intentions to use E-wallet payment system. Data collection was carried out using online survey method with a purposive sampling technique. The research sample total 270 respondents with the characteristics of all Indonesian people who know and understand the E-wallet payment system and are over 18 years old. Data analysis using SEM-PLS with the help of SmartPLS 3.2.9 software. The results showed from eight hypotheses proposed, six hypotheses were accepted and two hypotheses were rejected. Technology readiness is proven to have a positive and significant effect on perceived ease of use and perceived uselfulness, but does not directly influence the intention to use E-wallets. Perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness have a positive and significant effect on attitudes which ultimately affect the intention to use E-wallets. Technology readiness and trust are shown to have an insignificant effect on the intention to use E-wallets.
The Influence of Institutional Ownership, Managerial Ownership, Independent Commissioners, Profitability, Leverage, and Size on Company Value with Earnings Management as Intervening (Empirical Study on Banking Bumn Listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange 2016-2021)
Authors:   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Y.A.I, Jakarta, Indonesia, Suratman Adji , Yacob Ismedt Betty Dessyana ,   Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Y.A.I, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of GCG mechanisms on firm value with earnings management as an intervening variable with empirical studies. The research approach is quantitative. Locus of research on banking SOEs listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2021. Data collection techniques are through surveys using secondary data. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression with the help of Eviews 9.0 software. The results of the research show that Institutional Ownership, Managerial Ownership, and Independent Commissioners have on ROA has a negative and significant effect on DER, Total Assets partially have a positive and significant effect on Earnings Management. Institutional Ownership, Managerial Ownership, Independent Commissioner, ROA, Total Assets simultaneously have a positive effect on Profit Management. Institutional Ownership has a positive and significant effect on Firm Value. Managerial Ownership, and Independent Commissioners, partially have a negative and significant effect on Company Value. Total Assets, ROA, DER, Earnings Management partially have a negative and significant effect on Firm Value. Institutional Ownership, Managerial Ownership, Independent Commissioners, DER, Total Assets, and Profit Management simultaneously have a positive effect on Firm Value. Earnings Management does not mediate the influence of ownership, independent commissioners, ROA, DER, Size on Company Value.
Enabling Employees to Perform with the Factors that Influence it: The Impact of Democratic Leadership and Work Discipline
Authors:   Undergraduate Student Program, Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Warmadewa University, Denpasar Bali, Utami Dewi Pande Made Dian Riski , Setini Made ,   Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Warmadewa University, Denpasar Bali, Hapsari Putu Indah ,   Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Warmadewa University, Denpasar Bali, Dharmanegara I.B. Agung ,   Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Warmadewa University, Denpasar Bali
Published: July 2023

Many things must be considered in encouraging the achievement of effective employee performance, knowing these factors will automatically be able to maximize the impact of errors that occur. The role of the leader in environmental business in the region and the work environment, as well as the seft-motivation of the employees is factors that must be considered in achieving performance. This research is a quantitative research with census techniques; the sample used is as many as 50 respondents from all employees of the research object, namely CV. Akemi Bali Crafts in Bali. The data analysis technique in this study used linear regression analysis with the t test and f test to test the hypothesis. Democratic leaders who are familial have a major impact on encouraging employee self-motivation, so as to be able to foster a conducive work environment, so that these factors must collaborate in encouraging the sustainability of performing employees.
Supporting the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria through the Whistle Blower Policy: Challenges and Prospects
Authors:   Department of Economics University of Uyo, Uyo AkwaIbom State, Effiong Akpan Dr. Pius
Published: July 2023

This paper examined the impact of the whistle blower policy since its inception in Nigeria. It analysed the concept of corruption and corruption perception index ranking of Nigeria by Transparency International. The paper identified the challenges of whistle blower policy in Nigeria to include the negative effect of the policy on the whistle blower, such as; victimization, witch hunting, retaliation, denial of related benefits, recrimination, suspension from work, outright dismissal from service by the employer and lack of sufficient laws to protect the whistle blower .The paper looked at the whistle blower policy as a step in the right direction towards fighting corruption in Nigeria. To this end, the paper recommended, among others, that the whistle blower protection bill should be signed into law and be adequately enforced, while other enabling laws aimed at fighting corruption should be strengthened. This will make the cost of corruption greater than the benefit as culprits would be made to face the wrath of the law no matter who is involved.
Book Bench 2
Authors: Corder Hugh
Published: July 2023

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Exploring the idea that increasing profits is a legitimate operational requirement: Revisiting a twenty-year-old impulse
Authors: Ramji Bhavna , Phillips Jeremy , Bassier Ihsaan
Published: July 2023

This article is intended as a catalyst to re-open a debate that was closed perfunctorily and prematurely in the 2000s: is increasing the profits of an already profitable company an operational requirement for purposes of the LRA? We review key retrenchment judgments in these scenarios over the past 20 years and advance two main arguments. First, the debate should be re-opened because the current position that increasing profits is an operational requirement for purposes of the LRA is based on obiter remarks that have been elevated, without in-depth inquiry, to the position of binding authority. Secondly, if the debate is re-opened, there are compelling reasons why increasing profits of an already profitable company should not constitute an operational requirement. To this end, we employ an interdisciplinary approach that combines legal and economic knowledge and demonstrates that, despite earlier opinions, the current position is destructive to the LRA, the position unduly favours employers, and the judicial and scholarly assumptions about the effects of increasing company profits are not always economically correct. Ultimately, we argue that courts’ approach to retrenchments in the case of already profitable companies must be revisited with less deference to employers and with an openness to exploring different understandings of the definition of operational requirements in the LRA.
Do Islamic-law wills contravene the common-law prohibitions against delegation of testamentary powers and incorporation by reference?
Authors: Essop Fatima
Published: July 2023

Although the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 provides for the enactment of legislation recognising various systems of personal and family law, no legislation has yet been enacted to recognise Muslim personal laws of marriage, divorce or inheritance. This has not precluded South African Muslims from implementing Muslim personal laws in their private lives, with the assistance of various Muslim ulama bodies. In the sphere of inheritance, Muslim testators ensure that their estates devolve according to the Islamic laws of inheritance by incorporating the Islamic laws of inheritance into their wills. They also delegate their testamentary powers to ulama bodies to determine their Islamic-law heirs. This article explores whether the incorporation by reference of Islamic inheritance law into Islamic wills contravenes the common-law prohibition against incorporation by reference. It also discusses whether delegating testamentary powers to ulama bodies potentially contravenes the commonlaw rule against delegating testamentary powers. Although these practices may contravene the common-law rules, they should be accommodated by developing the common law to uphold the constitutional rights to religious and testamentary freedom.
Affording post-relationship rights to unmarried intimate life partners in South Africa — A comparative analysis of the legal position
Authors: Clark Brigitte , van Heerden Belinda
Published: July 2023

Unmarried cohabitation has become an international phenomenon. A wide diversity of legislative and judicial approaches to cohabitation exist in different jurisdictions, and there are divergent views on whether to protect either the traditional family or vulnerable partners. This debate appears to be central to how to protect vulnerable parties: countries adopt either a contractual laissez-faire approach based on the protection of marriage or a default status-based legislative cohabitation regime. After analysing the international situation, we address the need for South African law to protect life partners or those in religious marriages not yet recognised by law when the relationship is terminated by death or separation. We note that in South Africa, the choice to marry or cohabit permanently is often illusory in the context of the lives of many vulnerable partners. Recent case law has highlighted the need to encourage Parliament to pass legislation to protect such relationships. The South African Law Reform Commission has produced a Discussion Paper which inter alia provides for the recognition of certain life partnerships but still excludes myriad relationships requiring protection in this country. We argue that South African family law urgently needs to draft legislation on these relationships to reflect the lives of many vulnerable South Africans.
Running out of colour in a passing-off claim: Koni Multinational Brands (Pty) Ltd v Beiersdorf AG
Authors: Mahlangu Nomthandazo
Published: July 2023

The appeal in Koni Multinational Brands (Pty) Ltd v Beiersdorf AG 2021 JDR 0414 (SCA) turned on whether Beiersdorf could stop Koni from selling its product in a get-up much like that of NIVEA MEN by asserting unlawful competition in the form of passing off. This question is answered by analysing case law on assessing the acquisition of distinctiveness. Given the lack of South African cases on this form of acquisition, reference is made to cases from other common-law jurisdictions. The discussion evaluates whether evidence presented by Beiersdorf supports the decision that the features in question are distinctive of its products. The findings illustrate that even a long-standing use of a trade mark which is not inherently distinctive will not make it distinctive. The decision in Koni is significant because it (incorrectly) bestows the use of specific colours on one enterprise to the exclusion of its competitors.
Trichobezoar with Rapunzel Syndrome Secondary to Trichophagia in Old Age a Case Report
Authors:   Internal Medicine Trainee, Stepping Hill Hospital, United Kingdom, Saeed Azhar
Published: July 2023

Bezoars are impacted concretions of ingested non-absorbable foreign material, formed most often in the stomach and sometimes in the intestine. When the bezoar is composed of hairs it is termed a trichobezoar and when its tail is extended into the small intestine and even up to the colon, it is called Rapunzel syndrome because of its long tail, like the tresses of the fictional character it is named after
Primary Cutaneous Mucinous Carcinoma of the Eyelid: A Case Report
Authors:   Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, Umakanthan Srikanth
Published: July 2023

Primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin is a rare cutaneous carcinoma arising from the eccrine differentiated sweat glands. The most frequent location is the eyelid, followed by the scalp and face.
Destruction of Polycrystalline Silver Sulphide Electrodes in a High Voltage Nanosecond Discharge at Atmospheric Pressure
Authors:   Department of Therapy, Head of the Council of Young Scientists, Uzhhorod National University, Ukraine, Shuaibov OK
Published: July 2023

The results of the study of the characteristics and parameters of the plasma of a high-voltage nanosecond atmospheric pressure discharge between the electrodes of the superionic conductor - silver sulfide (Ag2S) in argon are given.
Density Functional Theory Investigation on Boron-Subphthalocyanine
Authors:   Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, University Park 5, 2100 Copenhagen, Center for Exploitation of Solar Energy, Denmark, Mikkelsen Kurt V
Published: July 2023

In this article a Density Functional Theory (DFT) description of derivatives of boron-subphthalocyanines (SubPc) is investigated. Investigated structures are peripherally functionalized derivatives
Vulnerable Women of Northern Bangladesh can Adapt to Climate Change through Sustainable Livelihoods
Authors:   Senior Officer, Disaster Management, IFRC Bangladesh Country Office, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sarder Md. Ashik
Published: July 2023

Climate change has made the people of Bangladesh vulnerable environmentally, culturally, and socially. The northern areas of the country have also been affected by climate change and different types of climatic impacts like floods, changes in seasonal pattern and effects on agricultural products have been visible in recent times.
Physical activity, music and the aging brain - A Review
Authors: Le Roux Frances Hendriëhetta
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis with physical and mental disorders, especially for the elderly. Resilience or the ability to bounce back or recover from stress and negative emotions are important for well-being. Music is a powerful, pleasurable stimulus that can induce positive well-being and promoting cognition. A combination of non-pharmaceutical interventions can produce more benefits. Several studies support the notion that physical activity can help alleviate the negative impact of age on body and mind. Research on normal and pathological aging reveal that music is an interesting and powerful means of promoting cognition, well-being and social connection in older adults. Physical exercise combined with music induces greater positive effects on cognition function, well-being and lead to neuroanatomical changes. Music and exercise cross the disciplines of bio-mechanics, neurology, physiology and sport psychology and bring social and spiritual benefits. Self-selected music elicited the greatest improvements, it offers a motivational boost, resulting in greater enjoyment and longer engagement in activity. This literature review aims to provide an overview on studies that have explored physical activity and the aging brain. And how music combined with physical activity can positively have an impact on emotional well-being of the elderly.

Keywords: Music, Exercises, Well-being, Aging Brain
Who does what and why? Exploring the Music, Health and Wellbeing Continuum: a Role-Agent model
Authors: Short Alison , MacRitchie Jennifer
Published: July 2023

Confusion frequently exists around the various uses of music for health and wellbeing, and the roles of different agents using music for health benefits. This confusion is often based on a lack of definition and understanding of the many different applications and how they can fit together with training and experience. Our Music, Health and Wellbeing Continuum Model has been collaboratively developed at Western Sydney University, Australia, to incorporate the many uses of music for health benefits across a broad spectrum of roles, agents and applications. This ranges from environmental and personal through to community, health practitioners and qualified music therapists. This article outlines and identifies the many different roles within this Continuum, providing examples and evidence of how this conceptual framework can contribute to and support everyday practice around the uses of music and music therapy to improve health and wellbeing for clients and patients. We extend this into systematic feedback from Key Informants with discussions of applications and a further Annexe to delineate the potential multiple roles of each individual. Consequently, we propose that our entire Model contributes to increased understanding of the many roles and agents using music for health and wellbeing benefits in our community.
Weathering: Considering music’s potential role in addressing biopsychosocial stress
Authors: Loewy Joanne V. , Spintge Ralph
Published: July 2023

Historical circumstances affecting humankind often seem destined to repetition. Healthcare is no stranger to such recurrences. While some studies render relevant findings that lead to the development...
Effects of Work Environment Facilities on Employee Performance
Authors: Ghous Mer Ghausuddin , Nizami Hamdullah , Hamid Hameedullah
Published: July 2023

This study investigates the effects of working environment on employee performance in non-governmental organizations in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The stratified random sampling technique is used in order to collect the data from the respondents. The simple linear regression technique is used to analyses the effects of working environment on employee performance. The sample size of the study is 120 senior, intermediate, and lower level managers working with NGOs in Nangarhar. The study found that working environment has positive significant correlations with the employee performance in NGOs sector of Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. There was a considerable positive link between employee performance and working environment (r = 0.63, P 0.05). This correlation was extremely significant. The findings further show that R2 is 0.399, which indicates that 39.9% of variation in the employee performance is being introduced by working environment. The finding further disclose the positive coefficients are assigned to the variable for the working environment. This suggests that a positive link exists between employee performance and working environment in non-governmental organizations in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan. The estimated coefficient of working environment is 0.345. This implies that as working environment rises by one unit, this would cause to rise the employee performance by 0.345 units on average by keeping all other variables constant. The constant coefficient is 0.635, which indicates that employee performance is equal to 0.635 when the working environment is equal to zero.
Strategi Memperkuat Eksistensi Pendidikan Islam di Era Industri 4.0 dan Society 5.0
Authors: Aziz Abdul
Published: July 2023

Era Revolusi Industri 4.0 merupakan era yang menuntut perubahan secara cepat. Era ini ditandai dengan adanya sistem cyber-fisik, komputasi awan, Internet of Things (IoT) yang semuanya terkait dengan kecerdasan buatan (Artificial Intelligence) dan big data. Di era digital seperti sekarang ini, kemajuan teknologi telah menawarkan banyak kemudahan bagi manusia. Diantaranya adalah berkembangnya dunia industry online, termasuk berbagai jenis pelayanan seperti bimbingan belajaran online dan fasilas online seperti e-book, video pembelajaran online, aplikasi belajar, latihan soal, pembahasan, dan konsultasi belajaran secara online. Dari masalah tersebut artikel ini terfokus pada bagaimana respon guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam menghadapi perkembangan industri tersebut? Bagaimana pula strategi pendidikan Islam agar tetap eksis dan konsisten di era society 5.0? Penelitian ini bertujuan unutuk mengetahui kesiapan guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam menghadapi industri tersebut dan memperoleh stategi yang tepat dalam mempertahankan eksistensi pendidikan agama Islam di era insutri 4.0 dan society 5.0. Artikel ini menggunakan metode studi pustaka, dimana data diperoleh dari berbagai buku dan literatur, dokumen, jurnal, artikel dan informasi dari media cetak dan elektronik lainnya yang berkaitan dengan masalah yang diamati. Setelah pengumpulan data, penyaringan, dan pengelompokan, dilakukan diskusi dan analisis. Adapun hasil penelitian ini; pertama, sumber daya manusia yang tidak memadai. Kedua, banyak guru yang sudah tua. Ketiga, infrastruktur belum sempurna. Keempat, metode pengajaran agama Islam dijalankan dalam tradisi tertentu. Strategi agar bisa mempertahankan eksistensi Pendidikan Islam yaitu; 1) guru harus mampu memanfaatkan sarana teknologi yang ada. 2) Lembaga pendidikan Islam harus bisa meningkatkan sumber daya manusia. 3) Adanya modernisasi merupakan keniscayaan bagi reformasi sistem pendidikan Islam, mulai dari paradigma, kerangka konseptual dan evaluasi. 4) Lembaga pendidikan Islam sebagai motor penggerak harusberkualitas
Analisis Perbandingan Minat Berwirausaha Mahasiswa dari Perspektif Perbedaan Gender
Authors: Usman Ahmadi
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The extant literature showed that the result of study in comparison of entrepreneurial intention have inconclusive results in the context of gender difference in academic higher education institution. However, there has been little research which examines the study of comparison of entrepreneurial intention at the department of business in the context of vocational higher education institution. Therefore, this study aims to compare entrepreneurial intention of students in both the department of accounting andbusiness administration at Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang. Research method use in this research was a quantitative research and descriptive comparison. Total samples were students consisting of based on purposive sampling method. Data were obtained by spreading questionnaires via online. The research found that there was no significant difference between male students’ entrepreneurial intention compared to female students’ one in both the department of accounting and business administration in Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang. Further, independent sample t-test also indicated that there was no significant difference between entrepreneurial intention of students in the department of accounting compared to entrepreneurial intention of ones in the department of business administration in the perspective of gender difference.
Pelaksanaan Pendidikan Inklusif Berbasis Digital Pasca Pandemi COVID-19 di SMP Negeri 5 Kota Padang Panjang
Authors: Deviyanda Fardilla , Hendriani Suswati , Demina Demina , Imamora Marjoni , Fazis Muhammad
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini terkait permasalahan yang ditemui dilapangan yaitu kurangnya kemampuan teknologi menjadi penyebab tidak maksimalnya pembelajaran, kreativitas guru membuat materi yang berorientasi pada IT masih rendah, dan banyaknya jenis ketunaan yang dimiliki PDBK, sehingga guru harus menciptakan pembelajaran yang inovatif dan mudah dipahami baik oleh siswa normal maupun berkebutuhan khusus. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bentuk perencanaan, pelaksanaan dan evaluasipendidikan inklusif berbasis digital di SMP Negeri 5 Kota Padang Panjang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian studi kasus dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Lokasi penelitian adalah di SMP Negeri 5 Kota Padang Panjang. Informan penelitian berjumlah 3 orang yaitu kepala sekolah, guru pendamping khusus, dan guru mata pelajaran di SMP Negeri 5 Kota Padang Panjang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah melalui wawancara mendalam, observasi berkelanjutan dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data adalah dengan cara kondensasi data, tampilan data, penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, 1. bentuk perencanaan yang dilakukan diantaranya Perencanaan pelaksanaan pendidikan inklusif, perencanaan identifikasi, Perencanaan Kurikulum, Perencanaan Sarana dan Prasarana, perencanaan pembiayaan, sekolah ini merencanakan untuk menggunakan google classroom pada pembelajarannya yang dilakukan disekolah. 2. bentuk pelaksanaan kegiatan belajar mengajar sudah berbasis digital. Namun demikian, karena keterbatasan fasilitas maka dari itu pendidikan berbasis digital ini baru dilakukan pada dua kelas yang telah dipilih untuk di uji cobakan. 3. bentuk evaluasi yang dilakukan yaitu penilaian tengah semester (PTS) dan penilaian akhir semester (PAS), juga orang tua di ajak untuk menindak lanjuti ke psikolog serta memberikan pengertian pada orang tua bahwasannya kemamapuan setiap anak itu berbeda-beda
Implementasi Model CCL sebagai Solusi Pembelajaran dalam Meningkatkan Literasi Sains Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Puspita Sari Nena
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan peningkatan literasi sains melalui implementasi model CCL pada materi energi  dan perubannya. Jenis penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimen dengan desain one group pretest and posttest. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas IV di SDN Lampeuneurut yang berjumlah 160 siswa. Adapun teknik pengambil sampel yaitu random sampling, sehingga sampel dalam penelitian adalah siswa kelas IV-B berjumlah 40 siswa yang  terdiri dari 22 siswa perempuan dan 18 siswa laki-laki. Teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan lembar observasi dan butir soal tes. Teknik analisis data digunakan persentase untuk mengukur keterlaksanaan implementasi model CCL, dan untuk analisis literasi sains dilakukan dengan menggunakan gain. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterlaksanaan implementasi model CCL adalah 83% yang dikategorikan baik. Hasil analisis literasi sains menunjukkan adanya peningkatan  dengan skor gain untuk indikator identifikasi masalah yaitu 0,5; indikator menarik kesimpulan adalah 0,7 dan indikator membuat keputusan yaitu 0,5. Peningkatan literasi sains pada gain tersebut dikategorikan pada kategori sedang. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa implementasi model CCL ini dapat meningkatkan literasi sains siswa sekolah dasar pada materi energi dan perubahnnya.
Kontribusi Iklim Sekolah dan Gaya Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah terhadap Kinerja Guru SD Negeri Gugus 1 Kecamatan Gunung Talang Kabupaten Solok
Authors: Dewi Fitri Melya , Asmendri Asmendri , David David , Hendriani Suswati , Salam Yusuf
Published: July 2023

Secara teoritis kinerja guru dipengaruhi oleh iklim sekolah dan gaya kepemimpinan kepala sekolah. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya (1) kontribusi iklim sekolah (X1) terhadap kinerja guru (Y), (2) kontribusi gaya kepemimpinan kepala sekolah (X2) terhadap kinerja guru (Y), dan (3) kontribusi iklim sekolah (X1) dan gaya kepemimpinan kepala sekolah (X2) terhadap kinerja guru (Y). Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian lapangan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode ex post- facto. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis regresi linear berganda. Populasi penelitian adalah guru SD Negeri Gugus 1 Kecamatan Gunung Talang Kabupaten Solok sebanyak 105 orang yang terbagi dalam strata S1 dan non S1. Sample penelitian dipilih dengan teknik stratified proposional random sampling berjumlah sebanyak 79 orang guru. Intrumen penelitian berupa angket dengan menggunakan skala likert. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis regresi berganda dengan bantuan SPSS versi 20.0. Berdasarkan pengolahan data diperoleh hasil (1) terdapat kontribusi X1 terhadap Y yang ditunjukkan oleh nilai signifikan 0,000<0,05, sehingga H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima, (2) tidak terdapat kontribusi X2 terhadap Y ditunjukkan oleh nilai signifikan 0,501>0,05 sehingga H0 diterima dan Ha ditolak, (3) terdapat kontribusi X1 dan X2 terhadap Y yang ditunjukkan oleh signifikan 0,000<0,05, sehingga H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hasil temuan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa iklim sekolah dan gaya kepemimpinan kepala sekolah merupakan dua faktor yang berkontribusi terhadap kinerja guru. Oleh sebab itu diharapkan kepada pihak-pihak terkait agar memperhatikan kedua faktor tersebut agar kinerja guru dapat meningkat.
Fenomena Kemunculan Sekolah "Elit" Islam di Indonesia (Analisis Aspek Manfaat dan Mudhorot)
Authors: Wasilah Wasilah , Muslimah Muslimah
Published: July 2023

The emergence of excellent elite schools is expected to answer various problems that are being faced internally by Muslims themselves, namely concerns about the low quality of Islamic education and at the same time provide solutions to the challenges faced by science and technology. Educational policy is formulated by basing itself on a foundation of more scientific and empirical thinking. The study in this study is literature research. Factors that develop the existence of elite schools and madrasas. First, the awareness to design a superior education system. Second, the deterioration of educational processes and outcomes in public schools. Third, skepticism about the process and results of education in pesantren and madrasahs. Fourth, improve economic capabilities. Fifth, government support in private education autonomy and government programs in an effort to "internationalize" all levels of education in Indonesia.
Indeks Bisnis UMKM sebagai Indikator Kemajuan UMKM di Indonesia
Authors: Awaludin Dipa Teruna , Ardiansyah Tedy
Published: July 2023

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to determine the reason for the differences in the MSME business index for each province in Indonesia, as well as to provide support for the normality of MSME business index data for each province in Indonesia in the fourth quartile of 2021. The research was carried out using a quantitative approach that used the binomial test and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The main data, namely questionnaires, and supporting data, namely books and journals, were used to collect data, where the respondent's data totaled 7,082 MSME debtors, namely MSME actors spread across the provinces where the criteria have been set according to the MSME requirements in the territory of Indonesia, then grouped into 33 provincial data as in the MSME business index table. The analysis test uses the binomial test, and if the binomial probability value, or exact sig value. (2-tailed), of 0.001 is smaller than alpha (0.05), then the null hypothesis can be rejected. Thus, the hypothesis that on average "the average MSME business index = 100 for each province in Indonesia in the 4th quartile of 2021," is declared not accepted, and the Kolmogorov Smirnov test, Sig (2-tailed) = 0.200 because of the Asymp value. Sig (2-tailed) of 0.200 is greater than alpha (0.05), so the null hypothesis cannot be rejected, so it answers the problem formulation and the hypothesis that for the normality of the MSME business index data for each province in Indonesia in the 4th quartile of 2021, the data is normally distributed. Although the average business index has differences, these only occur in 7 provinces, compared to an average above 100 totaling 26 provinces.
The Effect of Product Quality and Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction of Eazy Coffee Jombang
Authors: Rahmawati Lulu , Winarno Sri Tjondro , Roidah Ida Syamsu
Published: July 2023

, *, The coffee shop business in Jombang district is progressing very rapidly. Every coffee shop must be able to improve product quality and service quality in order to create customer satisfaction. One of them is Eazy Coffee. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of product quality on Eazy Coffee customer satisfaction, to analyze the effect of service quality on Eazy Coffee customer satisfaction, and to analyze the level of customer satisfaction of Eazy Coffee. This research was conducted in the city of Jombang, precisely at Eazy Coffee. The data collection method used is the questionnaire method and the interview method. The data analysis method used is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Square (PLS) approach and the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). Based on the research results show that 1) There is a significant influence between product quality on customer satisfaction. 2) There is a significant influence between service quality on customer satisfaction. 3) The level of customer satisfaction of Eazy Coffee is at a very satisfied level with a value of 88.65 percent.