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The Role of Technology in Physical Education Teaching in the Wake of the Pandemic
Authors: Marín-Suelves Diana , Ramón-Llin Jesús , Gabarda Vicente
Published: May 2023

Physical education is seen as an essential subject for the development of healthy habits and well-being, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3. Furthermore, the impact of technology on all aspects of life is now an undeniable reality. The field of education is no exception, and digitalisation has undoubtedly been accelerated by the emergency situation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to analyse the scientific production related to the field of physical education, technology, and the pandemic from a double perspective. From a search in Scopus, 86 articles were selected for analysis. A bibliometric approach was used to identify the variables of impact, collaboration, production, and dissemination. While the content analysis allowed us to delve deeper into the topics most frequently chosen by researchers, we found that the articles focused both on the circumstances experienced by practising teachers and on the adaptations made in the teaching/learning process with trainee teachers and students at different stages of education. Thus, technology has emerged as a fundamental tool in physical education during the pandemic, making it possible to develop or maintain better health and learning.
Systematic Search Using the Proknow-C Method for the Characterization of Atmospheric Particulate Matter Using the Materials Science Techniques XRD, FTIR, XRF, and Raman Spectroscopy
Authors: Correa-Ochoa Mauricio A. , Rojas Juliana , Gómez Luisa M. , Aguiar David , Palacio-Tobón Carlos A. , Colorado Henry A.
Published: May 2023

Particulate matter (PM), particle pollution that can travel long distances, is a big concern because it contains liquid droplets or microscopic solids resulting in significant health issues such as respirational and cancer problems. Therefore, the characterization of these particles is very significant as a hazard to public health. PM can be identified by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy (RS), both powerful and non-destructive technologies. RS, in particular, allows the identification of black carbon, considered one of the pollutants with the greatest influence on climate change. Another important technology for the evaluation of inorganic and organic functional groups present in PM compounds is the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). X-ray fluorescence (XRF) provides elemental analysis, revealing, in many cases, the original source of the sample. In order to understand the current state of the art, the Proknow-C method was applied to track the most recent information on PM characterization. Aspects such as sample collection, filter material, characterization parameters, PM components, and the advantages and limitations of each technique are discussed. PM minerals are found to be composed of silicates, oxides, sulfates, and carbonates. The elemental components of PM are classified into five categories: marine aerosol, mineral material, anthropogenic elements, organic carbon, and elemental carbon. The XRD technique is a powerful, fast, and non-destructive tool to identify various minerals present in PM. On the other hand, the XRF technique requires minimal sample treatment, but its sensitivity is limited for the determination of trace metals and some relevant environmental elements. FTIR spectroscopy is able to identify and quantify all organic functional groups present in atmospheric PM. Despite its advantages, a proper choice of calibration method is crucial to ensure its effectiveness. RS is fast and simple, although it only detects Raman-active functional groups. These are some of the advantages and limitations of these techniques addressed in the following review article.
A Traffic Parameter Extraction Model Using Small Vehicle Detection and Tracking in Low-Brightness Aerial Images
Authors: Liu Junli , Liu Xiaofeng , Chen Qiang , Niu Shuyun
Published: May 2023

It is still a challenge to detect small-size vehicles from a drone perspective, particularly under low-brightness conditions. In this context, a YOLOX-IM-DeepSort model was proposed, which improved the object detection performance in low-brightness conditions accurately and efficiently. At the stage of object detection, this model incorporates the data enhancement algorithm as well as an ultra-lightweight subspace attention module, and optimizes the number of detection heads and the loss function. Then, the ablation experiment was conducted and the analysis results showed that the YOLOX-IM model has better mAP than the baseline model YOLOX-s for multi-scale object detection. At the stage of object tracking, the DeepSort object-tracking algorithm is connected to the YOLOX-IM model, which can extract vehicle classification data, vehicle trajectory, and vehicle speed. Then, the VisDrone2021 dataset was adopted to verify the object-detection and tracking performance of the proposed model, and comparison experiment results showed that the average vehicle detection accuracy is 85.00% and the average vehicle tracking accuracy is 71.30% at various brightness levels, both of which are better than those of CenterNet, YOLOv3, FasterR-CNN, and CascadeR-CNN. Next, a field experiment using an in-vehicle global navigation satellite system and a DJI Phantom 4 RTK drone was conducted in Tianjin, China, and 12 control experimental scenarios with different drone flight heights and vehicle speeds were designed to analyze the effect of drone flight altitude on speed extraction accuracy. Finally, the conclusions and discussions were presented.
Development of Bioactive Peptides Derived from Red Algae for Dermal Care Applications: Recent Advances
Authors: Wani Henna Mohi ud din , Chen Chiu-Wen , Huang Chun-Yung , Singhania Reeta Rani , Sung Young Joon , Dong Cheng-Di , Patel Anil Kumar
Published: May 2023

Bioactive peptides produced from proteinaceous red algae biomass with varied structures have garnered much attention in biological applications and production. Unfortunately, there have been few studies on developing approaches to feasible bioactive peptide production and purification. Our goal with this article is to explore the latest trends in easily applicable approaches for extracting bioactive peptides for cutaneous applications. Bibliometric statistics show that the number of scientific publications is growing, with Asia ranking as the highest producer. Peptide purity and bioactivity are the most important factors to consider while extracting and identifying peptides using various separation techniques. To generate novel bioactive peptides with high yield and low cost, future research should focus on increasing the yields and improving the separation methods. Moreover, human clinical trials should be conducted to validate their potential health benefits. Thus, the final objective of this literature review was to give an insight into the bioactive properties of red algae-derived peptides, which have proven potential for dermal application with anti-melanogenic, collagenogenic, antioxidant, antiaging, and photoprotective activities, etc. Moreover, it covers the algal peptides’ scope for use in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, and future studies for their emerging applications.
Extended Reality in Diagnostic Imaging—A Literature Review
Authors: Kukla Paulina , Maciejewska Karolina , Strojna Iga , Zapał Małgorzata , Zwierzchowski Grzegorz , Bąk Bartosz
Published: May 2023

The utilization of extended reality (ER) has been increasingly explored in the medical field over the past ten years. A comprehensive analysis of scientific publications was conducted to assess the applications of ER in the field of diagnostic imaging, including ultrasound, interventional radiology, and computed tomography. The study also evaluated the use of ER in patient positioning and medical education. Additionally, we explored the potential of ER as a replacement for anesthesia and sedation during examinations. The use of ER technologies in medical education has received increased attention in recent years. This technology allows for a more interactive and engaging educational experience, particularly in anatomy and patient positioning, although the question may be asked: is the technology and maintenance cost worth the investment? The results of the analyzed studies suggest that implementing augmented reality in clinical practice is a positive phenomenon that expands the diagnostic capabilities of imaging studies, education, and positioning. The results suggest that ER has significant potential to improve diagnostic imaging procedures’ accuracy and efficiency and enhance the patient experience through increased visualization and understanding of medical conditions. Despite these promising advancements, further research is needed to fully realize the potential of ER in the medical field and to address the challenges and limitations associated with its integration into clinical practice.
Investigation of the Frequency of Detection of Common Respiratory Pathogens in Nasal Secretions and Environment of Healthy Sport Horses Attending a Multi-Week Show Event during the Summer Months
Authors: Pusterla Nicola , Kalscheur Madalyn , Peters Duncan , Bidwell Lori , Holtz Sara , Barnum Samantha , Lawton Kaila , Morrissey Matt , Schumacher Stephen
Published: May 2023

Little information is presently available regarding the frequency of the silent shedders of respiratory viruses in healthy sport horses and their impact on environmental contamination. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the detection frequency of selected respiratory pathogens in nasal secretions and environmental stall samples of sport horses attending a multi-week equestrian event during the summer months. Six out of fifteen tents were randomly selected for the study with approximately 20 horse/stall pairs being sampled on a weekly basis. Following weekly collection for a total of 11 weeks, all samples were tested for the presence of common respiratory pathogens (EIV, EHV-1, EHV-4, ERAV, ERBV, and Streptococcus equi ss equi (S. equi)) using qPCR. A total of 19/682 nasal swabs (2.8%) and 28/1288 environmental stall sponges (2.2%) tested qPCR-positive for common respiratory pathogens. ERBV was the most common respiratory virus (17 nasal swabs, 28 stall sponges) detected, followed by EHV-4 (1 nasal swab) and S. equi (1 nasal swab). EIV, EHV-1, EHV-4 and ERAV were not detected in any of the study horses or stalls. Only one horse and one stall tested qPCR-positive for ERBV on two consecutive weeks. All the other qPCR-positive sample results were related to individual time points. Furthermore, only one horse/stall pair tested qPCR-positive for ERBV at a single time point. The study results showed that in a selected population of sport horses attending a multi-week equestrian event in the summer, the frequency of the shedding of respiratory viruses was low and primarily restricted to ERBV with little evidence of active transmission and environmental contamination.
Machine Learning Algorithms Associate Case Numbers with SARS-CoV-2 Variants Rather Than with Impactful Mutations
Authors: Vilain Matthieu , Aris-Brosou Stéphane
Published: May 2023

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, much effort has been geared towards creating models to predict case numbers. These models typically rely on epidemiological data, and as such overlook viral genomic information, which could be assumed to improve predictions, as different variants show varying levels of virulence. To test this hypothesis, we implemented simple models to predict future case numbers based on the genomic sequences of the Alpha and Delta variants, which were co-circulating in Texas and Minnesota early during the pandemic. Sequences were encoded, matched with case numbers at a future time based on collection date, and used to train two algorithms: one based on random forests and one based on a feed-forward neural network. While prediction accuracies were ≥93%, explainability analyses showed that the models were not associating case numbers with mutations known to have an impact on virulence, but with individual variants. This work highlights the necessity of gaining a better understanding of the data used for training and of conducting explainability analysis to assess whether model predictions are misleading.
Developing and evaluating a professional development plan pilot for doctors in unaccredited posts: A pilot study
Authors: Thistlethwaite Jill , McGirr Lara , Vial Toni
Published: May 2023

Purpose

In Australia, doctors from their third-year post graduation who are not on specialist training pathways frequently work in unaccredited posts with varying amounts of education and support. In 2019, the New South Wales Ministry of Health (NSW Health) and the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) agreed on a pilot process for these doctors to develop a professional development plan (PDP). The pilot aimed to implement the process and evaluate its feasibility and acceptability.

Methodology/approach

The process was piloted at four sites in 2021. The evaluation methodology was informed by the non-adoption, abandonment and challenges to scale-up, spread and sustainability (NASSS) framework with data derived from site meetings, interviews with doctors in unaccredited positions and PDP supervisors, and analysis of PDPs and time required.

Findings

A total of 42 doctors undertook the PDP process, of whom 25 were interviewed. Of the 28 supervisors recruited, 13 were interviewed. Three sites reported successful implementation, with most doctors having a PDP in progress. Despite challenges associated with the diversity of the workforce and workplaces, all sites were supportive of the process being rolled out with appropriate resourcing.

 Research implications

The research findings indicated that embedding a PDP process more widely across the state will be complex due to the diversity of the workforce and clinical workplaces.

Practical implications

The PDP process, while acceptable and feasible, needs to adapt to local circumstances, including the workforce, supervisory capacity and experience, individual doctor needs and available resources.

Originality

The evaluation supports the need for a supported PDP process for doctors in unaccredited positions.

Limitations

The findings may not be transferable to all NSW Health facilities or to other states or territories. Doctors who consented to be interviewed were more likely to be positive about the process than those who did not. The study did not include a cost evaluation or explore cost-effectiveness due to the short time frame.
From the Editor
Authors: Nair Kichu
Published: May 2023

Welcome to the 6th Volume, 1st Issue of Health Education in Practice: Journal of Research for Professional Learning. We have a very interesting series of articles in this volume.
Energy Metabolism Dysregulation in Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors: Li Ying , Gu Wanjun , Hepokoski Mark , Pham Hai , Tham Rick , Kim Young Chul , Simonson Tatum S. , Singh Prabhleen
Published: May 2023

Key Points

There is significant enrichment in metabolic pathways in early stages in the subtotal nephrectomy model of CKD.

Proximal tubular mitochondrial respiration is suppressed likely from mitochondrial dysfunction in substrate utilization and ATP synthesis.

There is significant suppression of pyruvate dehydrogenase and increased glycolysis in proximal tubules.

Background

CKD is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality. A better understanding of mechanisms underlying CKD progression is indispensable for developing effective therapies. Toward this goal, we addressed specific gaps in knowledge regarding tubular metabolism in the pathogenesis of CKD using the subtotal nephrectomy (STN) model in mice.

Methods

Weight- and age‐matched male 129X1/SvJ mice underwent sham or STN surgeries. We conducted serial GFR and hemodynamic measurements up to 16 weeks after sham and STN surgery and established the 4-week time point for subsequent studies.

Results

For a comprehensive assessment of renal metabolism, we conducted transcriptomic analyses, which showed significant enrichment of pathways involved in fatty acid metabolism, gluconeogenesis, glycolysis, and mitochondrial metabolism in STN kidneys. Expression of rate-limiting fatty acid oxidation and glycolytic enzymes was increased in STN kidneys, and proximal tubules in STN kidneys exhibited increased functional glycolysis but decreased mitochondrial respiration, despite an increase in mitochondrial biogenesis. Assessment of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex pathway showed significant suppression of pyruvate dehydrogenase, suggesting decreased provision of acetyl CoA from pyruvate for the citric acid cycle to fuel mitochondrial respiration.

Conclusion

Metabolic pathways are significantly altered in response to kidney injury and may play an important role in the disease progression.
The impact of debt and equity decisions on business performance: Evidence from International Airline Corporation
Authors: Aman Qaiser , Altass Sultan
Published: May 2023

Capital structure decision remains always interesting puzzle for practitioner as well as for researchers. Capital structure of company fluctuates from company to company, country to country, nature of business to business and firm age to age. The current study examines the impact of capital structure (financial leverage and equity decision) on airline performance. The analysis is performed on secondary data. Data is taken from the financial statements of under consideration study of Pakistan International Airline. Sample period is taken from 2004 to 2020. The financial performance is measured by ROA and ROE, while independent variables are debt to asset (DTA), debt to equity (DTE), and size (natural log of total assets). Two econometric models are developed for the analysis. Regression and correlation are used to measure the impact of debt and equity on company performance. The study demonstrated that DTA has a statistically significant negative relationship with the dependent variable, ROA. Model 1 results indicated that only DTA was the good predictor of ROA and size had no significant relationship with ROA. Model 2 results demonstrated that the size had a significant but positive relationship with ROE. Meanwhile, DTA had an insignificant association with ROE.
Integration of web 2.0 tools in EFL classes: Barriers and solutions
Authors: Yucedal Hur Mustafa
Published: May 2023

Technology is in the center of all disciplines including education thanks to the rapid development of information and communication technologies. Accordingly, the influence of Web 2.0 tools has increased exponentially in education. However, a gap in literature has been observed to define the barriers and get sensible resolutions from the educators as a career saving endeavor. In this regard, this study was carried out to highlight the barriers to the integration of Web 2.0 tools in EFL classes and provide rational solutions. Thirty English teachers who have been working actively at different educational institutions abroad were chosen via convenience sampling method in this qualitative study. The participants were the members of a knowledge sharing page on Facebook for English teachers. The data were collected within 6 weeks via a comprehensive questionnaire and interview which were analyzed by Microsoft Excel and NVivo. The collected data revealed that teachers encountered problems related to lack of time, competence, infrastructure and support. They expressed that reserving a certain amount of time for training, receiving the support of the parents, administrators and colleagues, assigning mentors for novice teachers and teaching how to use time in the activities wisely can be of greatest importance to remove these barriers completely.
Civil engineering students’ English language lexico-grammatical competence formation in reading
Authors: Tarasiuk Nataliia , Podplota Svitlana , Kaluzhska Liliia , Osets’ka Nataliia
Published: May 2023

The current study compared two instructional approaches to supporting reading comprehension and lexico-grammatical competence in instruction of English for Specific Purposes for Civil Engineering students. The first instructional approach was structured according to students’ content domain knowledge, using sketch construction technical drawings and information, and included simultaneous learning of different language structures in each content topic. The second instructional approach was systematically structured according to language domains and included step by step mastering of various language topics. Both instructional approaches incorporated principles of a communicative-cognitive approach, such as informational transfer and reflection as a metacognitive strategy. The samples of reflection tasks exemplify the reflection principle to showcase students’ robust metacognitive awareness. Over 6 months, students completed assignments which embedded the use of one of the instructional approaches in the spotlight of above mentioned principles. Results demonstrated the efficiency of the content domain approach over that of the language domain approach. Thus, the content domain approach, which is conceptually similar to interleaved practice, fosters lexico-grammatical competence acquisition in reading on the basis of the sketch construction project.
Establishment of international legal regulation on the criminal-legal combat against domestic violence
Authors: Stepanenko Oksana , Stepanenko Аndriy , Boichenko Vitalii , Pavlova Oleksandra
Published: May 2023

The issue of combating domestic violence is one of the most important in today's conditions, both in Ukraine and throughout the world, because violence (including domestic violence) is recognized as violating human rights. In order to improve the situation and implement mechanisms for combating domestic violence at the international level, a system of the international legal protection of the rights of victims of domestic violence and combating domestic violence has been created. The purpose of the work is to assess and study the provisions of international legal acts aimed at combating domestic violence. The research methodology is a complex of methods: historical, comparative-legal, descriptive, systemic-structural, dogmatic, sociological and modeling, induction and deduction, and philosophical method. An analysis of the features of the emergence and development of international legal regulation in the field of combating domestic violence was carried out, in particular, the system and features of individual international acts regarding the detection and response to cases of domestic violence are considered. Also, the criminal law regulations regulating the fight against domestic violence were analyzed. Attention is drawn to the development and experience of the criminal-legal response to domestic violence in the international community and its transformation in modern conditions. The possible directions of the development of international legal regulation regarding the criminal legal response to domestic violence in Ukraine and the world have been determined.
The relationship between coping strategies of extreme job holders and post-traumatic stress disorders
Authors: Mukhina Halyna , Yakymchuk Iryna , Oliinyk Yuliia , Elvizou Mariia , Shvalb Anton
Published: May 2023

Extreme workers are constantly exposed to negative impact in the course of their work. Over time, excessive stress and traumatic events can cause symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As a result, employees are unable to fully function as specialists, which manifests in the destructive coping strategies. The aim of the study involves determining the symptoms of PTSD and related coping strategies of extreme workers. Methods. The study is based on the use of standardized PTSD diagnostic tests (Screen PC-PTSD, IES-R, SDS) and coping strategies of employees (CSI). Data processing was carried out using quantitative analysis and statistical methods: descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis. Results. The study showed that the symptoms of intrusion, avoidance, excitability, high depression, and destructive coping strategies is observed in emergency specialists with PTSD symptoms. It was established that specialists with PTSD symptoms have pronounced “avoidance” coping (p=0.000, β=0.082), while “problem solving” was dominant coping of specialists with no PTSD (p=0.000, β=-0.045). They have pronounced depression (p=0.000, β=0.25), as well as such symptoms as avoidance (p=0.000, β=0.27), excitability (p=0.000, β=0.33) and intrusion (p =0.000, β=0.31). Conclusions. The relationship between the PTSD symptoms of emergency workers and their coping strategies was empirically found. The avoidance strategy is the most typical for specialists with PTSD symptoms. Prospects. The obtained results can be used in the prevention of PTSD in emergency workers. They can also be used for building a model of comprehensive overcoming of the consequences of PTSD by these specialists.
Estudio comparado de la educación virtual en Cuba y América Latina: dimensiones y profesionalización docente
Authors: Olivares Paizan Geovanis , Oliva Noa Grisel
Published: May 2023

Virtual education is a distance learning modality in which the educational space is found on the web, constituted by computer tools that enable didactic interaction, used exclusively through communication networks for the development of academic activities by materializing their dimensions. The objective of this article is to present a comparative study of virtual education in Cuba and Latin America in relation to the theory of its dimensions and teacher professionalization or technological pedagogical competencies as a process that allows for continuous and ascending professional development, in order to identify strengths and limitations. Related research was selected for the study. With this, it was possible to verify that, in general, Cuba presents similar characteristics in relation to virtual education as those of the Latin American region to which it belongs. Likewise, collaboration between Cuban universities and the Latin American region in this area of knowledge should continue to be strengthened. The combination of multidisciplinary groups and work objectives that allow for short and medium-term results would be other pending goals.
Major Type of Mattic-Epipedon Ruptures in Alpine Meadow Ecosystems on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau
Authors: Guan De-Yang , Cao Xiao-Dong , Cheng Yu-Hang , Wang Qiu-Bing , Li Hua-Lei , Wang Yun-Zhi , Jiang Zhuo-Dong , Sun Fu-Jun
Published: May 2023

Alpine meadow degradation is an important issue for ecosystem stability in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP). As an essential part of alpine meadow ecosystems, mattic epipedon (ME) refers to the soil surface horizons rich in organic matter and roots, which plays an important role in nutrient cycling, water retention, and ecological stability of QTP. The rupture of ME has caused serious alpine meadow degradation, biodiversity accidents, and ecosystem service decline, as well as attracted substantial concerns. However, the type of ME ruptures and their distribution environment are not well studied. In this perspective, to identify the major type of ME ruptures in QTP, 257 areas were investigated and 24 dominant plant species were collected from 2019 to 2023. Results indicated that ME ruptures exist in 234 investigated areas and can be broadly divided into 5 types based on visual observations and expert knowledge: collapsed ruptures, polygon ruptures, sheddable ruptures, cavernous ruptures, and hummock ruptures. The dominant plant species and coverage also present great differences between different rupture types. This study provides insights into alpine meadow degradation from the ME rupture types and distribution perspectives. Identifying the ME rupture types and their distribution will contribute to enhance alpine meadow restoration success for protecting the ecological benefits.
PENCEGAHAN PENYEBARAN BERITA HOAX TENTANG PESAN BERANTAI PENCULIKAN DI DAERAH TANGERANG, BANTEN
Authors: Meilinda Vivi
Published: May 2023

Dengan semakin banyaknya orang yang memiliki akses ke internet, hoax menjadi semakin umum di Indonesia. yang mengejutkan, ibu rumah tangga merupakan mayoritas penyebar hoax, salah satu penyebab dari dampak buruk penggunaan internet, seperti berita palsu, pelanggaran privasi, cyberbullying, konten kekerasan, dan pornografi adalah rendahnya literasi media digital. mayoritas dari ratusan berita palsu tersebut melibatkan penipuan di bidang teknologi informasi (fintech), politik, kesehatan, atau bencana alam. kegagalan masyarakat dalam melakukan pengecekan fakta di media sosial memiliki dampak yang serius.  Polisi dapat menjerat mereka dengan pelanggaran UU ITE karena saat ini masih minimnya pengetahuan tentang deteksi hoax, kegiatan ini berpusat pada pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui literasi media digital.
Independent Learning and Blended Learning Information System Student
Authors: Suryari Purnama  , Cicilia Sriliasta
Published: May 2023

In the Information Systems Department of Raharja University, where blended learning is used, this study intends to describe the propensity for student learning independence. Data analysis is done using percentages utilizing a descriptive quantitative methodology. There were 90 respondents in the study, which included students from the class of 2021 in the department of information systems at Raharja University. An open-ended statement-style questionnaire with a Likert scale was utilized to collect the data. According to the findings, student learning about independence is generally beneficial. Each variable indicative of learning independence yielded analytical results that fell into the group of favorable outcomes. The percentage results for each indicator are as follows: 1) independence from other people is 78%; 2) confidence is 75%; 3) disciplined behavior is 74%; 4) sense of responsibility is 78%; 5) act on own initiative is 75%; and 6) exercising self control is 76%. While using blended learning, teachers can more easily guide their students through the learning process.
Development of elastic polishing materials for the process of chemical-mechanical planarization
Authors: Terashkevich D. I. , Bokova E. S. , Kovalenko G. M.
Published: May 2023

The paper presents the results of the development of conditions for the production of elastic polishing materials based on solutions of polyethyruretanes, for the chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor silicon wafers.
Penerapan Metode ABC dalam Perbaikan Tata Letak Gudang Bahan Baku di PT. Alfa Polimer Indonesia
Authors:   Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Cimahi, Jawa Barat, Fazrin Nabila , Ludiya Eka ,   Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani Cimahi, Jawa Barat
Published: May 2023

Purpose: PT. Alfa Polimer Indonesia are the company who produce a water-based adhesive and speciality chemical manufacture that focused on various industry application with the main raw material is PVA Series. Based on observation and interviews to PVA Series raw material warehouse the information was obtained that the layout of PVA Series raw material warehouse was not properly placed, the irregular range between pallets getting effect delayed operational process in raw material warehouse and delivery of raw materials to the production department. The main aim on this research are to know and defines how to apply the ABC analysis method to the layout of the raw material warehouse at PT. Alfa Polimer Indonesia. Methodology: This research using the descriptive qualitative research and the purposive sampling with using the data analysis technique that are data reduction, data display and conclusion. And then using the source triangulation, technique triangulation and time triangulation as the data collection techniques. Results: The result obtained after processing data are the improvement effort for the layout of PVA Series raw material warehouse with using the ABC analysis method will be increases the storage capacity in the mount of 71,42 percent.
Pengaruh E-Wom, Citra Destinasi dan Fasilitas terhadap Kepuasan Wisatawan di Kebun Raya Purwodadi
Authors:   Universitas Merdeka Malang, Jawa Timur, Putri Vania Nurfadillah , Roedjinandari Nanny ,   Universitas Merdeka Malang, Jawa Timur, Risfandini Andini ,   Universitas Merdeka Malang, Jawa Timur
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of e-WOM, Image, and Facilities in tourism destinations because those three variables are connected and are used to build visitors’ perception of a tourist destination and serve as some of the determinant factors of tourist satisfaction. Methodology: This research is using a quantitative approach by distributing survey questionnaires to 120 respondents. However, the fully filled-up questionnaire is only 100. Results: The result of the survey questionnaire is analyzed using SPSS 25 software with descriptive statistics and regression analysis. In this research, e-WOM is not influencing the satisfaction of visitors to Purwodadi Botanical Garden. However, images and facilities are influencing the visitors' satisfaction. All three variables are simultaneously influencing the visitor satisfaction of Purwodadi Botanical Garden so the management has to improve all those aspects. Limitation: This research has limitation because it is only investigating the influence of three variables to visitor satisfaction namely: e-WOM, image, and facilities. Other researchers are expected to study the influence of other variables to visitor satisfaction. Contributions: This research is filling up the gap of research on visitor satisfaction based on the influence of e-WOM, image, and facilities in Purwodadi Botanical Garden. Until this research is conducted, there are no other researcher conducting the research with the same variables on visitor satisfaction in Purwodadi Botanical Garden. The result of this research is expected to give insight to Purwodadi Botanical Garden to improve on visitor satisfaction.
Literatur Riview terhadap Turnover Intention: Pengaruh Kepuasan Kerja dan Stres Kerja
Authors:   Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta raya, Jakarta, Putri Nanda Hanifah
Published: May 2023

Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of Job Satisfaction and Job Stress on Employee Turnover Intention. Research Methodology: This study uses "Literature Review" which uses Google Scholar to collect data from online journal article literature. Results: The results of this study show that Job Satisfaction and Job Stress have a significant effect on Turnover Intention. Limitations: This research was only conducted for employees in one company. These variables include Job Satisfaction and Job Stress to see their effect on Turnover Intention. Contribution: The researcher hopes that this research will be able to provide management with an overview of what conditions occur in the company, and hope to provide insight into managing the company and creating a good working atmosphere so that it can affect Employee Turnover Intention.
Literature Review terhadap Kepuasan Kerja: Pengaruh Komunikasi dan Lingkungan Kerja
Authors:   Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Luthfiana Hanna , Rianto Muhammad Richo ,   Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya
Published: May 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine whether there is a significant influence between communication and the work environment on job satisfaction. Research Methodology: The study uses “Literature Review” which use Google Scholar to collect data from online journal article literature. Result: The result of this writing is that communication and work environment affect job satisfaction. Limitation: This research was only conducted on employees in a company, these variables include communication, work environment and job satisfaction. Contribution: This research is expected to be useful for companies in realizing effective communication and a good work environment, so that there is an increase in job satisfaction for employees.
Strategic Organizational Performance in Electric Power Company in Indonesia
Authors: Afrianda Rio , Zainal Veithzal Rivai , Siswanti Indra , Nawangsari Lenny Christina
Published: May 2023

The purpose of the research is to analyze the influence of transformational leadership and strategic organizational change management to organizational performance with organizational climate as mediating variable in the electricity state own Enterprises in Indonesia. This is a quantitative non-experiment research and using questionnaire with 1.429 respondents within divisions of PLN Head Quarter, and its subsidiaries and affiliates during October 2021 – January 2022. The analysis process is conducted by SPSS and LISREL. Research has found that transformational leadership style and strategic organizational change management, both separately and together have positive and significant influenceto organizational climatewith variable of strategic organizational change management has more dominant influence. Transformational leadership style, strategic organizational change management and organizational climate both separately and or together have a positive and significant influence to organizational performance, with variable organizational climate has more dominant influence.Leader should create an effective organizational climate to improve the influence of transformational leadership capability and change management to achieving excellent organizational performance. The mediating effect of organizational climate is the novelty/originality of research, which has an important and positive impact to enhance the impact of transformative leadership styles or strategic organizational change management on organizational performance . The study was conducted at a state-owned enterprise. Further research in various industries/enterprises by state-owned and private companies is expected.
The Relantionship Of Knowledge Of Public Mothers About Brestfeeding Techniques With The Event Of Blocked Nipples
Authors: Pangaribuan Ingka Kristina , Sandra Dewi Diana , Nasution Fatimah , Geovany Sianipar Yesica , Sibarani Lisa
Published: May 2023

Background: The puerperium (puerperium) is the period that begins after the placenta comes out and ends when the uterine organs return to their original state (before pregnancy) which lasts for about 6 weeks (Sulistyawati, 2017). Six weeks during the puerperium, a woman's body will experience changes, namely adaptation from the period of pregnancy and childbirth, until it gradually returns to its pre-pregnancy state (Bahiyatun, 2016). During the postpartum period, there is an activity that can bring its own happiness to the mother, namely breastfeeding where the mother feels that she has become a mother so that she can breastfeed her baby with her own breast milk which creates a sense of happiness for the mother herself.Methods: The design of this study used an analytical research design with a cross sectional approach in PMB Nurul Husna, Am.Keb, Sunggal District, Deli Serdang Regency, there are 47 postpartum mothers. The type of sampling used in this study is total sampling where the entire population is the sample in the study as many as 47 postpartum mothers. Results The results of the Chi-Square test are known to be Asymp (2-sided) 0.003 < 0.005, so based on the basis of the decision above, it can be seen that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Then it can be seen that "There is a relationship between knowledge of postpartum mothers about breastfeeding techniques with the incidence of cracked nipples at the Trismalia Laut Dendang Primary Clinic in 2022.
Ophiomyia Pbaseoli (Tryon) (Diptera: Agrornyzidae) Attacking bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris Linn.) in Northern Nigeria
Authors: DEEMING J. C.
Published: May 2023

Ophiomyia Pbaseoli is recorded attacking bean plants at Samaru, the third instar larva and puparium are described and parasites recorded.
Sweaty Miliary During the Heat Period in A Sub-Saharan Country (Mali)
Authors: Moussa Savané , Binta Guindo , Mamoudou Diakité , Mamadou Gassama , Alimata Keita , Nkesu Mukendi Yannick , Fanta Diané Boh , Lamissa Cissé , Labassou Dissa , Adama Dicko A , Maciré Soumah Mohamed , Djeneba, Koné
Published: May 2023

Considered to be commonplace in our countries, sweaty miliary can be responsible for pruritus with significant socio-professional repercussions. No data are available on this condition in our environment. The aim of this study is to describe sweaty miliary during hot weather in the dermatology hospital of Bamako. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period of 6 months (1 February to 31 July 2019), carried out at the dermatology hospital in Bamako, the study involved all patients received for sweaty miliary without distinction of age, sex or origin and who gave their informed consent. Socio-demographic, clinical and therapeutic variables were collected on a survey form, entered and analysed with Epi Info 7.2.2.6. A total of 93 patients (18 males and 75 females) out of 13,000 patients or a frequency of 0.7%. Median age of patients was 11.31 years. The dominant clinical type was crystalline miliaria (sudamina) in 79.56%. Dermocorticoids and zinc oxide were the most used in the treatment and flattening of the abscess in 8 complicated cases.
The Impact of Overactive Bladder on Quality of Life Affecting Physical Life, Social Life and Psychological Health among Women
Authors: Begum Ferdousi , Nesa Meherun
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Overactive bladder (OAB) has profound impacts on the quality of life (QoL) in women, affecting their physical, social, and psychological well-being. However, comprehensive studies on the impacts of OAB among women in Bangladesh, a low-middle income country with unique cultural, social, and economic contexts, remain scarce. Methods: This prospective observational study, conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, from January 2021 to December 2022, included 120 women visiting the study hospital with complaints of urinary leakage. Participants were surveyed on the prevalence and severity of OAB symptoms and their impact on physical life, social life, and psychological health. The Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and the King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ) were used to assess symptom severity and impact on quality of life, respectively. Result: The study found that OAB symptoms were prevalent among the participants, with 50.00% reporting urinary urgency, 40.00% reporting frequency of urination, 30.00% reporting nocturia, and 20.00% reporting incontinence. The severity of OAB symptoms varied, with 40.00% having a mild OABSS score, 50.00% having a moderate OABSS score, and 10.00% having a severe OABSS score. Conclusion: OAB significantly impacts the QoL of women in Bangladesh. This study underscores the need for comprehensive, multi- dimensional approaches to manage OAB, emphasizing the necessity for mental health support. It contributes to the limited literature on OAB's impact in low and middle-income countries, highlighting the need for further research and public health initiatives to improve the management and treatment of OAB in these contexts.
On the reciprocity between one’s language and identity
Authors:   University of Gdansk, Poland, Daszkiewicz Michał
Published: May 2023

Language learning is a life-changing event with far-reaching individual, social, and cultural consequences. Along with advancing linguistic abilities comes enhanced awareness of one’s identity and development of a (renewed) language self. On the more general level, it determines one’s identification with particular social groups and impacts on educational, social, economic, and cultural processes such as inclusion, acceptance, recognition, and integration. On a narrower scale, becoming familiar with even a single linguistic item opens up new perspectives and thus enriches one’s everyday life experience. In either case, the expansion of one’s identity via language is inevitably a holistic and comprehensive individual experience, cutting across one’s views, actions, emotions, and conceptualisations of the world. The very existence of linguistic varieties (identities) poses a significant challenge to be addressed by modern educational systems, which – in order to remain relevant and consequently practical, too – need to adopt novel, transdisciplinary approaches and methods of teaching and learning. Such is the case with (Django and Paris’s) concept of culturally sustaining pedagogy (CSP), the emergence of which we have recently observed as a respectful and productive critique of previous formulations of asset pedagogies. As one of the proposals admitting linguistic identities into education, it exemplifies concepts which point out the salience of language not only for one’s multi-faceted development, but also the advancement of education and society as a whole. It is through this admission of linguistic identities that the diversity of linguistic capital is recognised, which is of paramount importance in light of the fact that the linguistic dimension of learners’ and teachers’ identities proves to determine their status, success, and quality of life.
Has the pandemic been a blessing or a curse for linguistic education?
Authors:   University of Gdansk, Poland, Daszkiewicz Michał
Published: May 2023

The pandemic has undoubtedly reshaped the way we now perceive education. It has imposed a need to pursue new ways of learning and teaching, novel (online) educational trajectories, and – maybe most significantly – radically different forms of how we now communicate “at schools” and use our language(s). What is particularly crucial to ERL Journal, though, it can be argued to have had its silver lining in that it has brought closer the two “worlds” of linguistic and educational specialists. The former have come to view their reality in pedagogical terms as they were forced to struggle for contact with their students online and to think of ways in which their interlocutors can best be prompted and turn on their cameras and actively participate in lessons kept remotely. The latter, on the other hand have been – consciously or not – caused to reflect on issues to do with language, be it the gap between language reception and production, elicitation techniques, intralanguage, etc. Hence, the educational world of the two groups in question has substantially changed and been enriched with conceptual and didactic categories which are bound to be of use following the pandemic. Thinking of the impact of the pandemic even more specifically, we observe that it has generated a wide range of questions intersecting pedagogy and linguistics. Many of these questions which have been posed by students themselves and they prove to encompass all the educational (ERL) domains – be it their reflection along the lines What’s the point of speaking (if I can just be quiet) (language(-)beliefs), How to present in words what my school friends cannot see offline? (language(-)activity), How do the others think about the way I say things online? (language(-)affect), or Can be learn all the subjects just by discussing them through the net? (language(-)thinking). Reflection on these issues has possibly raised the students’ language awareness, especially if their teachers have happened to render such questions and the issues they address explicit in particular classroom contexts. This being the case, we can observe here room for inevitable emergence and amplification of interdisciplinary linguistic identity across and within all school subjects and disciplines. What follows is that the remote education triggered by COVID-19 can be viewed as an opportunity to develop and extend students’ awareness of their linguistic identity on the axiological, psychomotor, affective, and cognitive strata.