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Electrical Injuries in Nepal: An Analysis of Nepal Police Records
Authors: Sedain Bhagabati
Published: July 2024

Electric shock is a major cause of injury-related mortality and morbidity. However, it remains a neglected issue in Nepal because mortality and morbidity data are unsystematic and many of them are even unknown. Realizing the need of a systematic study in this regard, I aim to present the available national status of electrical injuries using incidents recorded by Nepal Police from July 2014 to July 2019 for an analysis. The data, obtained in descriptive narratives include information on the injured person's age, sex, place of occurrence, month of occurrence, activity during the occurrence, and the number of casualties per incident. This article explores the issue in some detail to open up the avenues for further study. The findings that I mentioned above indicate a significant burden of electrical injuries in Nepal, potentially higher than reported due to limitations in the police data recording system. As the government regulates electricity distribution, it should also be accountable for preventing electric shock incidents and saving many lives.
Factors Affecting Purchasing Behavior in Buying of Passenger Cars
Authors: Rai Bharat , Khadka Ajaya K. , Adhikari Gyan M.
Published: July 2024

This study is about the consumer behavior in buying of passenger cars in Nepal. It aimed to identify the factors affecting the consumer behavior in car purchase. It used primary data, which came from a structured questionnaire on the six-point Likert scale that was sent to Nepalese car owners. Kathmandu was chosen as the sample site for our convenience to reach. Primary data was collected through the structured questionnaire. 411 car users were the sample size. SPSS software was used to prepare and look at the data. Through the path analysis, the effect of attributes, price, appearance, self-congruity, and brand personality on consumer buying behavior was examined using the structural equation modeling. The study found that there is significant positive impact of product attributes (β=.175, p=.012) on consumer behavior. It is also discovered that there is a significant positive effect of brand personality (β=.152, p=.032) and self-congruity (β=.619, p=.000) on consumer choice behavior but it was found that the product price (β=.073, p=.271) and product appearance (β=.084, p=.180) have no significant influence on consumer buying behavior towards passenger cars in Nepalese market. The study's results show how future researchers and business people can look at the new conditions for market growth.
Bronze Sculpture of Mara Vijaya of National Museum, Nepal: A Study of Iconographic Perspective
Authors: Dulal Lok N.
Published: July 2024

In Buddhism the images display the story and event of temptation of Mara to disturb and misguide devotion during the process of enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautam. The art which reflects this is called the icon of Mara Vijaya. The legend regarding the story of temptation of evil Mara over the good Sidhhartha Gautam can be found in several Buddhist texts. Due to the iconographic features and themes of the Buddha Jataka stories of temptation of Mara, the bronze sculpture of national museum is considered as an important specimen. The figures of Lord Buddha, demon Mara, his daughters, army troops, Ganesh and other animal’s figures have been sculptured in very attractive ways in this bronze relief. This paper explores the major iconographic features and to examine its importance as the bronze art heritage of Nepal. It employs qualitative approach and primary data and secondary information have been used. Required secondary information has been generated from journals, books and electronic versions of different sources while primary data have been collected by doing field study in national museum with in-depth observation of such relief.
Driving Forces of Impunity in South Asia: A Human Rights Framework
Authors: Khatiwada Padma Prasad , Adhikari Debendra Prasad
Published: July 2024

This paper is the outcome of a research on impunity in South Asia. Undertaken by Forum Asia in 2021, the research collected cases from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The cases related to impunity were collected by the country researchers deputed in these countries. The lead author and co-author of this paper were the main contributors in compiling the country reports, processing the data, editing them and publishing them as country reports and South Asia regional report. Out of the huge compilation, this paper mainly sketches the debates over the constructs on impunity prevailing in these countries. The paper highlights how these countries are combating impunity with respect to the drivers and to what extent this effort is compatible in the realm of global human rights framework. Impunity is found deeply rooted in South Asia both in the cognitive, productive, economic, and political lives of the victims as well as on the psychosocial mindset of society. Individual victims of gross violations of human rights have been denied access to justice at large. This develops post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with loss of memory, nightmares, excessive fear, loss of attention, loss of self-esteem, self-isolation, distrust, withdrawal from normal life events as well as a refusal to participate in civil, cultural and social interactions. The paper concludes that most South Asian states follow democratic norms and values as they hold periodic elections and form governments. These states, however, severely lack concrete plans and tools to combat impunity. The paper suggests the vibrant role of the legislation penal codes in these countries to make accountable to the stakeholders involved in impunity matters both as perpetrators and those acting against the perpetrators.
Changing Trends of Marriage: Emerging Complication, Paradoxical Thinking and Social Transformation
Authors: Uprety Mina Devi
Published: July 2024

Marriage is one of the most ancient, indispensable, significant and universal social institution in all societies and cultures which has constructed since the beginning of human civilization. Marriage is a universal social phenomenon and it is a permanent bond between husband and wife which is intended to fulfill the economic, social, cultural, biological and emotional goals. Similarly, marriage establishes a new family which supports in giving facilities for the reproduction and upbringing of children. In changing context, individual freedom is greater matter rather than marital burden and partner’s ambiguity. In this modern era, there are various marriage allied complications, contradictions and changing trends. Sociological observations of marriage have brought out multifaceted marriage systems and its challenging transformations. Similarly, the change in gender relationship and independence between men and women has resulted in a considerable rise in the instability of marriage and its implication in the society. In this circumstance, this paper tries to analyze the conceptual and rational debates of orthodox and customary established marriage, marriage practice and its social, cultural, biological and emotional implications. Likewise, this study provides an analysis of contradictory thinking and declining trends of marriage in this contemporary society.
Climate Changes and its Effect on Yartsagunbu Collectors in the Himalayan Region of North-Western Nepal
Authors: Budha Jag Bahadur
Published: July 2024

This paper explores the effects of climate change on the distribution of Yartsagunbu based on local people’s experiences. Yartsagunbu (Ophiocordyceps Sinensis) is a high-valued fungus that is understood as a stamina enhancer and endoparasitic complex of the parasitic fungus. It is found in the alpine and subalpine grasslands of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, at 3,000–5,200 meters above sea level. Yartsagunbu has been a significant livelihood resource and generates significant income for the collectors in rural Dolpa, Mugu, Jumla, Bajhang, and Manang of Nepal. This paper has explored climate change and its effects on the Yartsagunbu collectionin the Dolpa district. This brings out the Tarali people’s local experiences and perceptions of climate change and its effect on Yartsagunbu. Data and information for the study were collected from multiple fieldworks during the period 2019, 2020, and 2021. Furthermore, it is supported by personal experience of Yartsagunbu harvesting from the years 2001 to 2005. Present and past trends of Yartsagunbu harvesting experience and perception are collected by interviews with Yartsagunbu collectors, traders, and senior citizens. The finding of the study reveals that climate change is affecting the Yartsaguubu abundance and livelihood of Yartsagunbu collectors.
Qualitative Study on Youth Out-Migration and its Impact on Elderly Parents
Authors: Lamichhane Salina
Published: July 2024

Migration has become a prominent phenomenon where young people migrate to foreign lands or within the country in search of various opportunities like better employment or education. Very little is known about the migration and its impact on the elderly parents who are left behind. The article examines the impact of migration on the life of the elderly people and the change in the role of elderly parents caused by youth out-migration in Dhungkharka of Bethanchok rural municipality, Kavrepalanchowk district. The data was collected by interviewing with the elderly participants. All the interviews were transcribed Verbatim in Nepali and translated into English for thematic analysis. It is very important to analyze and address the issues related to elderly people with regular studies and appropriate policies before the problem becomes persistent. The findings of the study revealed that migration has increased the daily workload of the elderly parents and the land remained either barren or less productive due to shortage of labor. Moreover, they faced different kinds of problems like physical, psychological or emotional problems.
Exploring Academic Librarian Support of Open Pedagogy: A Survey of U.S. and Canadian Perspectives
Authors: Schultz Teresa , Azadbakht Elena , Anderson Kathleen
Published: July 2024

Case studies have demonstrated various ways in which academic librarians support open pedagogy, but little has been done to look at the bigger picture of what this support entails. This study surveyed 145 US and Canadian academic librarians about how comfortable they are with the concept of open pedagogy and whether they have supported it, along with what that support has looked like. The study also sought to understand what factors might affect this support, as well as how these librarians themselves could be better supported. Results show that a majority of respondents are at least somewhat comfortable with open pedagogy and have even supported it in at least one course. Respondents also expressed an interest in supporting open pedagogy in the future, but many expressed a desire for more resources and professional development.
From Post-Truth to Post-Reality
Authors: Dmitriev Oleg A. ,   Deputy Director, Institute of Media, National Research University–Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia, Yevstafiev Dmitry G. ,   Professor, Institute of Media, National Research University–Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

“Values” and the post-reality arising out of them, which often reflects the image of the future, are turning into an instrument for building competing interstate coalitions.
Cultural Tradition and Political Psychology
Authors: Rybakov Vyacheslav M. ,   Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Oriental Manuscripts, Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

Traditional values are called traditional because it took centuries for a cultural tradition to ripen, and this is precisely what must be protected, as each culture has its own values. We must not give in to temptation and think that our traditional values are the most traditional ones.
How to Return to the Golden House
Authors: Crooke Alastair ,   Director, Conflict Forum Consulting Agency, Beirut
Published: July 2024

Look at how irritable Americans and Europeans have become. Calm and reasoned discussion of issues is gone, and screaming, outbursts of emotions, and labeling an opponent an outcast have become commonplace. These are grim portents of the future.
Laboratory evaluation of the Chembio DPP Syphilis Screen & Confirm point-of-care test on serum and simulated blood samples
Authors: EI Richmond Meika , Hoang William , Shuel Michelle , Titus Joshua , Van Caeseele Paul , Stein Derek R , Tsang Raymond SW
Published: July 2024

Introduction:

Syphilis infections are increasing in Canada, and traditional serological diagnostics pose barriers for vulnerable and marginalized populations at greatest risk. Point-of-care tests (POCTs) offer solutions, yet none were available in Canada until recently. The Chembio Dual Path Platform (DPP) Syphilis Screen & Confirm (SSC) is one of the first POCTs that helps distinguish active infection from non-infectious syphilis. This study evaluates the reliability of the Chembio DPP SSC to diagnose syphilis infection.

Methods:

One hundred clinical samples with known syphilis serology (chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay [CMIA] and rapid plasma regain [RPR]) results were used to evaluate the Chembio DPP SSC. CMIA–ve (n = 20), CMIA+ve RPR–ve (n = 40), and CMIA+ve RPR+ve (n = 40) samples represented negative, past, and presumed active infection, respectively. Samples were used in two formats: serum and simulated blood. Two laboratory technicians read the test visually, and with the manufacturer's DPP Micro Reader, in blinded fashion.

Results:

Overall sensitivity of the Chembio DPP SSC to distinguish presumed active infection from non-infectious syphilis (past infection and no infection) with visual reads were 52.50% (serum) and 55.00% (simulated blood). Sensitivity increased using the DPP Micro Reader to 90.00% (serum) and 97.50% (simulated blood). Specificity with visual reads were 98.33% (serum) and 95.00% (simulated blood) compared to Micro Reader results of 88.30% (serum) and 80.00% (simulated blood). For the non-treponemal portion of the POCT with visual reads, the sensitivity increased with increasing RPR titers. Low RPR titers <1:4 only had a sensitivity of 42.86% (serum) and 14.29% (simulated blood).

Discussion:

The laboratory evaluation of the Chembio DPP SSC shows promise in detecting active syphilis, particularly in samples with RPR titers >1:4. However, the need for the Micro Reader for more accurate results is a limitation of the POCT, and financial constraints may pose barriers to some users. Further field evaluation is warranted.
Las actitudes hacia la violencia de género en la población general española: un análisis diferencial de género
Authors: Díaz Hernández Cristian
Published: July 2024

El 30% de las mujeres de todo el mundo que han mantenido una relación de pareja han sido víctimas de violencia física y/o sexual por parte de su pareja. En España, el total de mujeres asesinadas por su pareja o expareja en el período de 2003 a 2023 asciende a 1.236. Atendiendo a estas cifras parece necesario conocer las actitudes de la población general hacia la violencia de género. Se ha realizado un estudio transversal y correlacional, con una muestra compuesta por 413 personas de la población general, 276 mujeres y 137 hombres, con edades comprendidas entre los 17 y los 78 años. Los resultados muestran que las mujeres y quienes habían recibido formación en violencia de género, mantenían una actitud de mayor rechazo de dicha violencia. Las personas que tenían una mayor edad mostraron una actitud más favorable y menor conocimiento de dicha violencia, lo que también sucedía en las personas con un nivel educativo menor y un mayor número de hijos/as. Se concluye que los hombres, y las personas de mayor edad, las que tienen un nivel de estudios menor, un mayor número de hijos/as y quienes no han recibido formación en violencia de género, presentan unas actitudes que revelan una mayor aceptación de la violencia de género.
Representación de roles de género en los personajes femeninos de la película “La Mujer Rey”
Authors: Fernández Leslie , Perdomo Bexi
Published: July 2024

Los roles de género son una creación de la sociedad, que se difunden a través de la socialización, para lo cual los medios de comunicación juegan un rol preponderante. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar los roles de género de los personajes femeninos en la película ‘Mujer Rey 2022’. Analizar este tipo de producciones permite evidenciar el tratamiento que se da, desde la industria cinematográfica, a temas sociales que han ganado relevancia en los últimos años. Se llevó a cabo una investigación de enfoque cualitativo basada en el análisis de contenido con base en la teoría cinematográfica feminista. La unidad de análisis estuvo representada por la película “La Mujer Rey - 2022” dirigida por Gina Prince-Bythewood. Para el análisis se seleccionaron personajes principales y secundarios (Nanisca, Nawi, Izogie, Amenza y Shanté). El registro de la información se hizo en una matriz de análisis de contenido. Aunque se encontraron roles estereotipados, prevalecieron roles que destacan el empoderamiento femenino, derrumbando cánones tradicionales. Se concluye la importancia de presentar producciones que muestren la valía de la mujer en diferentes escenarios y que la reivindiquen como un ser humano capaz de lograr todo cuanto se propone, a partir de su esfuerzo y capacidades. En un contexto social en el que se reporta tanta violencia de género en todas sus formas, se hace preciso que se continúe promoviendo investigaciones acerca de la forma en que las producciones audiovisuales contribuyen a fijar o desafiar estereotipos.
Florecimiento vanguardista y mujeres modernas: artistas extranjeras en España entre 1914 y 1936. Los casos prácticos de Sonia Delaunay y Norah Borges
Authors: Rodríguez Roldán Rocío
Published: July 2024

El presente estudio se centra en el análisis y la puesta en valor de las estancias de mujeres artistas extranjeras en España entre 1914 y 1936, un fenómeno conocido en la historiografía artística española en el que, hasta este momento, únicamente los creadores varones han sido valorados, atribuyéndoseles a ellos de forma exclusiva un proceso de modernización del panorama cultural español en el que las artistas también tuvieron un papel activo. Así, nuestra investigación nace de la necesidad de analizar el impacto de las artistas en el susodicho fenómeno y en la sociedad española del momento, estudiando para ello principalmente fuentes primarias entre las que destacan la hemerografía nacional y la producción realizada por las creadoras durante sus estancias en España. Se puede concluir que no sólo que las artistas mujeres extranjeras promovieron, al igual que sus compañeros varones, la adopción de lenguajes de vanguardia en boga en Europa dentro del panorama artístico español, sino que además tuvieron una profunda influencia en la sociedad femenina de la época, en la que implantaron un nuevo rol de mujer moderna esencial para la posterior generación de mujeres artistas españolas.
Pembelajaran Al-Qur’an dengan Metode Qiraati di TPA Hidayatussibyan Kabupaten Sambas
Authors: Nasikhah Umi
Published: July 2024

Al-Qur’an adalah kitab suci yang Allah turunkan melalui malaikat Jibril kepada Nabi terakhir yaitu Nabi Muhammad Saw sebagai petunjuk dalam kehidupan manusia untuk mencapai kemakmuran hidup di dunia dan akhirat. Kemampuan membaca Al-Qur’an bagi umat Islam menjadi sebuah keharusan, sudah seharusnya diajarkan sejak dini. Terdapat beberapa metode yang bisa digunakan dalam mengajarkan Al-Qur’an kepada santri. Salah satu metode praktis yang sering dipakai guru dalam mengajarkan Al-Qur’an kepada santri adalah metode qiraati. Belajar Al-Qur’an menggunakan metode qiraati dilakukan langsung dengan membaca atau mempraktekkan bacaan Al-Qur’an secara tartil sesuai kaidah ilmu tajwid dengan 4 tahapan: 1) kelas pra qiraati, 2) kelas jilid 1-6, 3) kelas Al-Qur’an, 4) kelas akhir atau finishing. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan jenis penelitian studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pembelajaran al-Qur’an di TPQ Hidayatussibyan Kecamatan Subah kabupaten Sambas terbagi ke dalam tiga kelompok, yaitu kelompok dasar (mengenal huruf dan makhraj atau santri yang masih terbata-bata), kelas menengah yaitu santri yang sudah bisa membaca al-Qur’an, namun masih terdapat kesalahan seperti mad wal qasar, tajwid, dan lain-lain. Sedangkan kelas atas adalah santri yang belajar tilawah atau jenis-jenis lagu dan tahfidz al-Qur’an. penggunaan metode qiraati pada kelas dasar di TPQ hidayatussibyan sangat efektif, hal ini terlihat dari peningkatan kemampuan membaca al-Qur’an santri setelah menggunakan metode qiraati.
Inovasi Manajemen Kurikulum Sanggar Kutubut Turots
Authors: Wahab Abdul , Sujono Gatot , Zamroni Afif
Published: July 2024

This article aims to describe and analyze curriculum planning; (2) curriculum organization; (3) curriculum implementation; and (4) curriculum evaluation at SMP Bilingual Terpadu 2 Junwangi Sidoarjo. This article uses a type of qualitative research with a case study approach. The results of this study are: (1) The curriculum planning of Kutubut Turost Studio in Bilingual Terpadu 2 Junior High School is based on the vision, mission, and goals of the school. (2) The organization of the Kutubut Turost Studio curriculum at the Bilingual Terpadu 2 Junior High School is divided into four areas that handle tasks proportionally with the aim of facilitating the implementation of the curriculum. The four fields include the Santrian Division which consists of the student council and the SKT and STE program, the Curriculum Division (7 student obligations) dealing with prayer discipline, language discipline, learning discipline, hygiene discipline, and security discipline, extra-curricular fields including tausiyah and ACEN recitations, PGPQ and reading the Qur'an, Muhadharah, Haulya qoryah, PJ Guest House and other extras and the field of pesantren economics including cooperatives, canteens & restaurants, ALBER and Wartel. (3) Implementation of the curriculum, namely the class level through the division of teaching tasks and the boarding school level through learning activities in the classroom and activities outside the classroom. (4) The evaluation of the curriculum carried out at the Kutubut Turost Studio at the Bilingual Terpadu 2 Junior High School was based on several things, namely: based on needs and suitability, and based on proposals based on semester exam results and observations made by homeroom teachers and tutors. Meanwhile, there are three curriculum evaluations conducted by Sanggar Kutubut Turost at SMP Bilingual Terpadu 2, evaluation in the cognitive field, evaluation in the field of character and personality, and the last evaluation in the field of discipline.
Manajemen Strategi Pengembangan Pendidikan Non Formal
Authors: Puspito Gaguk Wahyu , Swandari Tatik , Rokhman Mauhibur
Published: July 2024

The research method used in this research is qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection in this study was carried out by means of observation, a document study, in-depth interviews, and data triangulation. The results of this study indicate that the Non-Formal Education of PKBM Wana Bhakti, Ngasem District, Bojonegoro Regency has successfully implemented a development strategy. The development strategy is carried out on the development of financing, facilities, and infrastructure, as well as the quality of graduates and student achievement. The results of the SPACE analysis result in the position of Strengths Opportunities (aggressive strategy), namely a strategy to take advantage of opportunities by using the strengths of educational institutions. The results of the SWOT analysis that produce alternative strategies are (a) developing Promotional Socialization and MoU of Fostered Villages, (b) developing Institutional infrastructure by accessing educational assistance from both central and local governments (c) developing skills so that it becomes a life skills-based educational institution. While the results of research on the implementation of the stages according to the theory of Pearce and Robinson, and Fred David. Evaluation and supervision are carried out by examining the basis of the strategy, comparing the expected results with actual results, taking corrective actions through supervision, regular meetings, and making reports.
Peran Kepala Sekolah Sebagai Supervisor Pendidikan Dalam Meningkatkan Profesionalisme Guru
Authors: Sirojuddin Akhmad , Aprilianto Andika , Zahari Novela Elza
Published: July 2024

Berlatar belakang pada realita permasalahan yang ada di SMAN 1 Tarik menuntut perlu adanya Peranan Kepala Sekolah Sebagai Suprvisor Dalam Meningkatkan profesionalisme guru, karena Peningkatan profesionalitas guru sudah sewajarnya dilakukan, tidak hanya oleh pemerintah, tapi dari diri guru itu sendiri juga harus punya kemauan keras untuk bisa lebih profesional sehingga tujuan pendidikan nasional dapat tercapai. Guru professional tidak hanya dituntut untuk menguasai bidang ilmu, bahan ajar, metode pembelajaran, motivasi peserta didik, memiliki keterampilan yang tinggi dan wawasan yang luas terhadap dunia pendidikanHal ini tidak terlepas dari bimbingan seorang supervisor. Supervisi dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk membentuk serta meningkatkan kemampuan dalam prses belajar mengajar. Supervisi dapat membantu meningkatkan kemampuan profesional para guru, agar guru mampu melaksanakan proses belajar megajar yang dilakukannya di kelas dengan baik, selain itu seorang guru juga mampu berperan sebagai pendidik yang profesional dalam mengerjakan tugas dan tanggung jawabnya dalam membimbing dan mengajar, menciptakan suasana belajar yang nyaman,komunikasi yang baik.
Manajemen Materi Keislaman Dalam Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Peserta Didik Di MTs Yayasan Tahsinul Akhlak Bahrul Ulum Surabaya
Authors: Sholihin Choirus
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini menganalisa manajemen materi keislaman dalam meningkatkan minat belajar peserta didik di MTs Yayasan Tahsinul Akhlak Bahrul Surabaya, dengan mengetahui manajemen pada materi keislaman sehingga dapat mengetahui pengaruh minat belajar peserta didik yang semakin meningkat. Penelitian ini membahas tentang menejemen materi keislaman dan minat belajar peserta didik dalam bidang al-Qur’an. Tujuan peneitian ini untuk mengetahui manajemen materi keislaman dan bagaimana menejemen materi keislaman dalam meningkatkan minat belajar peserta didik di MTs Yayasan Tahsinul Akhlak Bahrul Syrabaya. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif, dalam pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian dalam Keberhasilan manajemen materi keislaman di MTs Yayasan Tahsinul Akhlak Bahrul Surabaya tidak lepas dari penerapan manajemen pengorganisasian secara sistematis dengan menggunakan dua model kurikurum yaitu kurikulum pesantren dan kurikulum kemenag dan materi keislaman meningkatkan minat belajar peserta didik pada bidang al-Qur’an dengan setiap tahunnya siswa terdapat peningkatan daam hafalan dan murajaah, dengan demikian hasil penelitian di lapangan manajemen materi keislaman dapat mempengaruhi minat belajar peserta didik di MTs Yayasan Tahsinul Akhlak Bahrul Surabaya.
Examining Students’ Speaking Skill Through Youtube Videos: Pre-Experimental Design Study
Authors: Dwi Nuraini Wulandari  , Wilujeng Asih Purwani
Published: July 2024

The aims of this research was to examine the using of youtube videos on students speaking skill. The researcher used the pre experimental design study, which is applied in one group class that get the pre test, treatment, and post test. Youtube videos that used for teaching media of this reasearch, and did the asking and answering question strategy to get the data of this research. Then, the data were analyzed through quantitative procedure. Based on the result of this research showed that teaching students’ speaking skill through youtube videos can improved students’ speaking skill.
Minat Belajar Siswa Dengan Menggunakan Media Lempar Dadu Dan Metode Tanya Jawab Pada Mata Pelajaran Aqidah Akhlaq
Authors: Mumtahana Lusia , Ikmal Hepi , Sari Ayu Afita
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian karya ilmiah ini yakni untuk mendesksripsikan minat belajar siswa dengan menggunakan media papan dadu dan metode tanya jawab pada mata pelajaran aqidah akhlak di kelas XI di SMA Darul Ulum Sugio Lamongan sebagai mitra dari MBKM Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka pada program Asistensi Mengajar Universitas Islam Lamongan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Dari hasil penelitian yang kami dapatkan di SMA Darul Ulum Sugio Lamongan adalah media papan dadu dan metode tanya jawab dapat memenuhi indikator dalam minat belajar yakni adanya rasa suka atau ketertarikan peserta didik , pernyataan menyukai, ikut berpartisipasi dalam aktivitas pembelajaran, belajar tanpa disuruh dan memberikan perhatian. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran menggunakan media papan dadu dan metode tanya jawab dapat menumbuhkan minat belajar siswa, hingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran menggunakan media papan dadu dan metode tanya jawab di SMA Darul Ulum Sugio Lamongan cukup efektif hingga dapat di terapkan pada lembaga pendidikan yang lain.
Model Pembelajaran Multikulturalisme Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam
Authors: Halim Abdul
Published: July 2024

Information technology is increasingly developing and has an impact on the fact that the world seems to be borderless, which is a challenge in the world of education, especially Islamic religious education. The term global village as an impact of globalization leads to a model of life in which various cultures meet and interact more intensely ideological contestation, and cross-cultural communication. Therefore this reality must be addressed wisely and prudently. If cultural diversity and differences are not managed properly, it will have an impact on disharmony and polarization in society. One of the efforts to respond to this reality is multiculturalism. Education in Indonesia, especially Islamic education, requires a learning model based on multiculturalism, bearing in mind that Indonesia as a plural country is required to care for and manage its diversity properly. This study took the locus of Mojokerto district where the subject of this study was a PAI teacher. This study uses a qualitative approach to data that will be collected and analyzed and tested for its validity through technical credibility, transferability, confirmability, and dependability. The results of the study illustrate that the multiculturalism learning model for PAI teachers is based on the reality of the elements and structure of PAI learning including multiculturalism and its values. In addressing the cultural diversity of students, teachers practice multicultural values ​​such as tolerance. In the realm of objectives, materials, media, methods, and evaluation of Islamic education teachers are required to internalize it with multiculturalism and its values ​​such as tolerance and mutual respect.
Student Management In Developing Students' Emotional Intelligence
Authors: Ashifudin Muhammad , Rofiq Ainur
Published: July 2024

The focus of this research is such as (1) The planning of new students’ acceptance in the development of emotional intelligence of students at Kediri MTs. Ma’murotul Husna Middle School, (2) Classification of students in developing emotional intelligence of students at Kediri MTs. Ma’murotul Husna Middle School, (3) Implementation of student coaching in the development emotional intelligence of students at Kediri MTs. Ma’murotul Husna Middle School. This research if viewed from the sources of data, this study used primary and secondary data. While the type of data, the approach used includes qualitative research that produced the descriptive explanation. The technique of data collection in this study used three techniques, namely in-depth interview, participant observation, and study documentation. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in a parent's manner with three stages, namely: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusion.The result of this research included: (1) Planning for admission of new students in the development of emotional intelligence in MTs. Ma’murotul Husna Middle  School produces  a plan for developing emotional intelligence  of students, namely by having a policy regarding the acceptance of all prospective students who register either normal or children with especiality necessary. (2) The grouping of students in the development of emotional intelligence produced several parts which include class grouping based on the result of test that include children's learning abilitiy such as diagnostic test and IQ test, then there are extracurricular grouping based on talent and interest that exist in each student , and grouping learning to learn the method of Yanbu'a that are tailored to the ability of students. (3) The implementation of coaching there are three categories, namely disciplinary coaching that madethe students have emotional condition such as responsibility, academic coaching and non-academic coaching, each coaching is able to develop emotional students such as activities inside or outside classroom such as motivate themselves and responsible for carrying out these activities. Not only responsibility but also confidence, honesty, have empathy and foster good relations between the teachers and the fellow students..
Prostate Cancer Incidence and Mortality Linked to Metalworking Fluid Exposure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Moradpour Zahra , Barik Amin , Jorjani Goljamal , Taherian Mohammad Reza , Tousizadeh Sepideh , Halimi Aram , Soleimani Yaser , Karimian Mobina , Khavari Tina , Azizi Kalankari Fateme , Asadipour Fatemeh , Azari Mojtaba , Yousefzadeh Shakouri Niloofar , Karamian Saeideh , Bahari Nasser , Mosavi Jarrahi Alireza
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Prostate cancer is a significant health concern, and occupational exposures, including metalworking fluid (MWF) exposure, have been implicated as potential risk factors. This protocol outlines a systematic review and meta-analysis methodology to investigate the association between MWF exposure and prostate cancer risk among male workers.
Methods: Eligible studies include cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies published until between 1990 and 2023 focusing on MWF exposure and prostate cancer risk in male workers. Two independent reviewers will screen studies, extract data using a standardized form, conduct a meta-analysis using random-effects models, and assess study quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Heterogeneity will be assessed, and sensitivity analyses will be conducted to explore sources of bias.
Results: Anticipated outcomes include a comprehensive list of eligible studies, a synthesized analysis using random-effects meta-analysis models to estimate the association between MWF exposure and prostate cancer risk, and a quality assessment report of included studies. Subgroup analyses based on MWF type, exposure duration, and study design will be performed to explore heterogeneity.
Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis protocol aim to provide robust evidence on the association between MWF exposure and prostate cancer risk among male workers. The anticipated findings will have implications for occupational health practices and may guide future research and intervention strategies.
Governing Development for Sudan's Democratic Transformation: Post-war and Sustainable Paths Forward
Authors: Sheikheldin Gussai H. , Alneel Muzan
Published: July 2024

Aspiration for democratic transformation is strongest when people are living the results of its opposite. Democratization, however, is a tough road that requires reliable vehicles, and one prominent vehicle is prioritizing sustainable development as a national agenda and through national, popular programmes. This paper presents a case for the critical role of development governance in the process of democratic transformation in post-war Sudan. It provides a historical review of the failures in misaligning democracy and development in Sudan, by consecutive regimes, and examines case studies in its productive sectors (agriculture, industry, energy and mining) to demonstrate the viability of the main approach of ‘democratizing development’ through examples and dynamic stories from the field. Democratic transformation in Sudan will require prioritizing sustainable development goals, and for that to happen we need to study and plan development governance models and tools that can stand up to the task. This paper provides information and analytical tools to help in discussing the topic, by a wider audience and groups of stakeholders, in an informed manner.
FLAME RETARDANCE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EPOXY RESIN: EFFECTS OF ADDED INORGANIC FLAME RETARDANTS
Authors: Dhillon Kismat , Soni Vishal , Dahiya J. B.
Published: July 2024

Effects of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) in combination with zinc borate (ZnB), zirconium oxide (ZrO2), and nanoclay on flame retardance and mechanical properties of epoxy resin have been explored. Data listed from UL-94, limiting oxygen index, and cone calorimeter tests convey that the addition of flame retardants improved the fire behavior of epoxy composites significantly. The EP/APP/ZnB/ZrO2 composite having 10% APP, 5% ZnB and 2% ZrO2 by weight attained the best V-0 rating in the UL-94 test, 29.1% limiting oxygen index value and 42.8% decrease in peak heat release rate in cone calorimeter test. A significant decrease of 48.1% in the total smoke release is observed owing to the smoke suppressant action of ZnB/ZrO2. TGA data of epoxy composite reported 25.8 and 36.7% char yield at 600℃ in air and nitrogen atmospheres, respectively. Also, a significant increase in storage modulus is observed for the EP/APP/ZnB/ZrO2 composite loaded with 2 wt% ZrO2 in dynamic mechanical analysis.
Effectiveness and Duration of Action of Dolomite Screening Particles Used for Reclamation of Acidic Soils. Empirical Models of the Acidification Process of SodPodzolic Light Loamy Soil (according to Field Experience)
Authors: Litvinovich A. V. , Lavrishchev A. V. , Kovlev A. O. , Khomyakov Yu. V. , Dubovitskaya V. I. , Bure V. M.
Published: July 2024

In a long-term 10-variant microfield experiment based on a mediumacidic sod-podzolic light loamy soil, a comparative study of the reclamation properties of the screening of dolomite crumbs stored in dumps, without separation into fractions (SIF), particles of 5–7 and 7–10 mm in size and dolomite flour (DF) prepared from the screening of dolomite when sifting dolomite crumbs with the diameter of the holes is 0/25 mm. The experiment lasts for 14 experimental years. It has been revealed that dolomite particles of 5–7 and 7–10 mm in size are valuable calcareous material. Their use leads to the neutralization of soil acidity already in the year of liming. The higher the dose of application, the greater the reclamation effect. There were no significant differences in the effect of granules of 5–7 and 7–10 mm in size, applied in equivalent doses, on the pH value. The positive effect of liming with meliorant in the amount of 3 and 5 doses of hydrolytic acidity (Ah) did not end after 14 experimental years after reclamation and allowed to postpone the period of repeated (maintenance) liming. The positive effect of using a natural mixture of chalk fractions (SIF) in a scientifically justified dose was inferior to dolomite flour. Clustering of individual variants of the experiment was carried out according to their effect on the рHKCl value for the entire period of the experiment. Linear trends of the averaged dependencies of the acidification process for meliorant particles of various sizes over the entire period of the experiment have been developed. The mechanisms of interaction of dolomite particles with soil in the process of land reclamation are considered.
Labor and social contradictions and their influence on the development of human potential of Russia
Authors: Fedorova Maria
Published: July 2024

The article reveals and analyzes labor and social contradictions in the development of technological, economic and spiritual foundations of society, which give rise to existing and future problems in labor relations. Some measures for reduction of the risk of negative implications of these contradictions are grounded.
Building up an artificial intelligence industry in Russia: problems and prospects
Authors: Galeev Timur
Published: July 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most important areas of scientific and technological progress in many countries, including Russia. This technology is included in national innovation development programs, since its mass implementation can double economic growth. The transition to the sixth technological order has begun, in which AI-based technologies will play an important role. Government programs for the development of AI are becoming an important element of the growth of national economies and national security.
AI technologies can significantly increase the economic efficiency of those industries where they will be introduced, primarily in the real sector, in medicine, transport, and weapons. The introduction of AI technologies in these industries can have a multiplier effect in related sectors of the economy, e.g. in education. The creation of high-tech jobs is an important intermediate result of the entire complex of measures for the development of AI technology.
The article focuses on the study of state incentives for the development of the artificial intelligence industry in Russia. The state supports the industry mainly through national programs, legal regulation, and budget injections. The author maintains that the AI development and implementation system can be improved by following certain principles. The availability of state support can stimulate the emergence of new players in the artificial intelligence market, which, in turn, could lead to accelerated development of the sector.
The problem of moral heroism in O.G. Drobnitskii’s ethics
Authors: Prokofyev Andrey V.
Published: July 2024

The solution of the problem of moral heroism by the famous Soviet ethicist O.G. Drobnitskii is analyzed. The essence of the problem lies in the fact that the value-normative content of morality is traditionally interpreted as universal, though moral heroism paradoxically implies performing exceptional acts or leading an exceptional way of life (separate heroic deeds or long-term altruistic service). In contemporary ethics, moral heroism is characterized primarily as a form of supererogatory behavior, i.e., having high moral value but not obligatory. The existence of such behavior is explained by the mismatch between the two moral classifications of actions: deontic and axiological. For critics of supererogation, allowing this mismatch is identical with ignoring the obvious good-ought tie-up. Drobnitskii holds a position similar to that of the critics of supererogation. For him, the ought-moment of morality has an absolute priority over the value-moment. It follows that, for him, it is impossible to identify an action as morally positive, promoting the moral good and not consider it a fulfillment of some requirement (an obligatory one). The idea of supererogation is incompatible with Drobnitskii’s strict universalism, objectivism and imperativism. However, he considers moral heroism to be a real phenomenon and a product of the individualization of moral requirements. Drobnitskii understands moral heroism and selfless devotion to a cause as transformations of general moral duty in special, extreme circumstances. A moral hero fulfils some additional obligations and surrenders some of his rights, and he is also able to act in situations where implementing moral principles requires self-sacrifice, but does not entail obvious morally significant results in the short-term perspective.
Identification strategies in poststructuralist anthropology by Philipрe Descolа
Authors: Shlyakov Aleksey V.
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the study of identification strategies claiming to be universal, proposed by the French representative of poststructuralist anthropology Philippe Descola. Speaking of identification, it implies a scheme for establishing the identity and difference of “I” and “others”, based on identifying analogies and detecting discrepancies in appearance, behavior, as well as specific features attributed to oneself and others. A person perceives himself as a set of physical and internal properties necessary in order to recognize or deny the presence of other properties in others. Thus, combining the properties of the “inner” world and physical properties, Descola comes to four possible identifications: animism (recognizes the similarity of the inner worlds and the difference in physical properties); totemism (recognizes the similarity of the inner worlds and the similarity of physical properties); naturalism (recognizes the difference of the inner worlds and the similarity of physical properties) and analogism (recognizes the difference between the inner worlds and the difference in physical properties). On the basis of ethnographic studies of the peoples of Central and South America, the features of identification mechanisms according to these strategies are revealed. It has been found that these principles of identity construction do not exclude each other, but may occupy a dominant position at a particular historical moment. The digital environment, acting as a natural and cultural continuum, is considered, to which the proposed by P. Descola is an identification strategy of analogism. Conclusions are drawn about the prospects of the “human” in the studied identity strategies.
Perceiving the resourcefulness of the natural environment: empirical research experience
Authors: Panyukova Yulia G. , Mdivani Marina O.
Published: July 2024

The article presents the results of an exploratory empirical study devoted to the study of the psychological effects of interaction between man and nature based on content analysis of descriptions of subjective experiences of unity between man and nature. The study was conducted online and involved 416 respondents from 17 to 70 years old (average age 35.3 years SD = 11.05; 35% men and 65% women). The concepts of psychological restoration and the restorativeness of the natural environment were used for the analysis. Psychological restorative effects are represented in the descriptions by the presence of positive emotions, a state of relaxation and solitude. The results show that most often a person experiences these effects in such environments as forest and water spaces, perceiving them as integral systems, focusing both on individual elements (trees, leaves, waves, landscape) and on temporal characteristics (seasons, days). The positive stimulation of the forest and aquatic natural environments, as well as the aesthetic appeal of landscapes, can be considered as factors determining the restorative potential of nature.