bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Left Ventricular Aneurism in the Anterobasal Region after Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Authors:   Department of Cardiology, Kemer Public Hospital, Turkey., Kaplan Abdullah
Published: February 2023

A 64 -year-old female was admitted to our inpatient clinic with a 4-month-history of dyspnea and chest pain both at rest and on exertion. One year ago, she had coronary artery by-pass surgery due to triple vessel disease. Electrocardiogram displayed ST segment elevation in leads V2, D1 and aVL (A). A series of cardiac enzyme tests showed no signs of acute myocardial damage. Chest x-ray revealed mild cardiomegaly with a mass image adjacent to the left ventricle (B, arrow). Echocardiogram demonstrated mildly reduced left ventricular function and an aneurysm cavity with a wide neck in the anterobasal region of the left ventricle, partly filled with thrombus (C and D, arrows). Coronary angiography revealed triple vessel disease, total occluded mid LAD, patent LIMA-LAD and safenCx. On a cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); a left sided two-chamber cine image clearly showed a thin-walled saccular anterobasal aneurysm partly filled with thrombus (E, arrow), and an inversion-recovery-prepared breath-hold gradient echo cine MRI fifteen minutes after material injection showed delayed enhancement of the wall of the aneurysm and thrombus (F, arrow). There were no coronary vessels surrounding the aneurysm.
A rare cause of chronic respiratory failure in adult
Authors:   Master of Medicine, Medical Doctor, Pulmonology Department, Centro HospitalarTondela-Viseu, Avenida Rei Dom Duarte, 3504- 509, Viseu, Portugal., Ferro Ana Rita Catarino
Published: February 2023

Tetralogy of Fallot is the most common form of cyanotic congenital heart disease, characterized by ventricular septal defect, overriding aorta, pulmonary stenosis and right ventricular hypertrophy [1,2].
Befriending the Beloved Disciple and the Beloved Apostle: A Study of the Diverse Unity of John’s and Paul’s Theologies
Authors: Muñoz Pablo
Published: February 2023

The richness of the writings of the New Testament lies both is their unity as well as in their diversity. This article endeavors to “befriend” the theologies of both John and Paul. Despite many obvious differences, there are a number of points of convergence in John’s and Paul’s Christology, Ecclesiology and Soteriology. At least three aspects manifest profound similarities in their Christologies: (1) Their foundational experience of Jesus Christ; (2) their relationship with Jesus Christ founded in the experience of love and (3) the radical affirmation of the pre-existence and divinity of Jesus. Their Ecclesiologies converge: (1) In the concept of “new creation in Christ,” applied to the believers and to the Church as a whole; (2) the image of the “Total Christ” as the preferred representation of the Church; and lastly, (3) John and Paul’s particular relationship with the recognized authorities in the primitive Church. Soteriologically, both converge in presenting that faith that Christ is the Messiah is necessary for salvation.
Assessing the Developmental Potentials of Some Twelve Discourses of Filipino Philosophy
Authors: Demeterio III Feorillo Petronilo
Published: February 2023

This paper continues the analysis presented in an earlier paper of the author entitled “Status and Directions for ‘Filipino Philosophy’ in Zialcita, Timbreza, Quito, Abulad, Mabaquiao, Gripaldo and Co,” in which sixteen discourses of Filipino philosophy were catalogued, namely: Filipino philosophy as 1) grassroots/folk philosophy; 2) lecture on scholasticism/Thomism; 3) lecture on other foreign systems; 4) critical philosophy as non- academic discourse; 5)logical analysis; 6) phenomenology/existentialism/hermeneutics; 7) critical philosophy as an academic method; 8) appropriation of foreign theories; 9) appropriation of folk philosophy; 10) philosophizing with the use of the Filipino language; 11) textual exposition of foreign systems; 12) revisionist writing; 13) interpretation of Filipino worldview; 14) research on Filipino values and ethics; 15) identification of the presuppositions and implications of the Filipino worldview; and 16) study on the Filipino philosophical luminaries. By eliminating the first four discourses due to their non-textual and non-academic nature, this paper focused on the remaining twelve discourses. By using a rubric that looked into the twelve discourses “Filipinoness,” cognitive levels, inherent emotional energies, impacts, and sustainabilities, this paper identified which among these discourses hold the greatest developmental potentials. This paper concludes by enjoining the Filipino philosophers and writers/scholars of philosophy to invest their limited resources, time, energy and other capitals to the discourses with the greatest developmental potentials.
Natural Family Planning, Contraception, and Abortion A Critical Consideration of the RH Law
Authors: Abogado Jannel
Published: February 2023

The present article is a critical reading of the Reproductive Health (RH) Law, whose constitutionality was recently upheld by the Supreme Court of the Philippines. However, the decision en banc of the Supreme Court excluded from it those specific provisions that disregard the right to conscientious objection of health professionals and also those that prescribe contraceptive measures that endanger the life of the child from the moment of conception. Though the high court’s ruling outlaws methods that compromise the right to life of the conceived child, it does accept other forms of contraception that do not enter into this definition. The critique offered in this work revolves around the issue emerging from the practice of contraception. The critique proceeds in three parts. In the first the difference between the notion of contraception and the Natural Family Planning (NFP) method advocated by the Church is given an answer. It is in response to those who make a wrong identification between them based on the reasoning that both have the same objective of avoiding conception. The discussion in the second part concerns with the explanation why the Church opposes the practice of contraception, founding it on the biblical notion of the intrinsic truth of sexuality which, in contracepted sexual intercourse, is not preserved. The critique ends with the demonstration of the intimate connection between contraception and abortion. Such is argued drawing data from the different scientific surveys that document the trend of use and efficiency of contraceptive means in countries where such is legally sanctioned and widely practiced.
Onion Farmers’ Plight and Price Hike of Onion in Bangladesh: A Human Development Crisis in Corona Pandemic
Authors: Bintey Rafique Rahinur , Jesmin Tamanna
Published: February 2023

Smallholder family farmers cannot gain from the price hike of onion, which has become a regular phenomenon in contemporary Bangladesh. Instead, they undergo losses in onion farming, mainly for two reasons˗ incurring high input costs and getting deprived of a fair price of the produce. This livelihood problem has become acute in the Corona Pandemic and negatively impacted the human development of household members of smallholder onion farmers. Proactive public policy and actions are needed so that the smallholder family farming households engaged in onion farming can expand their production at a low cost and end with a lucrative margin. It will ultimately lead to a sustainable solution of recurring onion price hikes in the country and contribute to the human development of the members of smallholder onion farm households
Covid-19 Pandemic, 4th Industrial Revolution and Human Capital Development
Authors: Rahman Md. Anisur
Published: February 2023

The covid-19 pandemic hit global sustainability very hard. It slows down worldwide growth and affects health, environment, education, business, and manufacturing worldwide. Global inequality is increasing. The world was under lockdown fully or partially for several months to fight against the coronavirus from the beginning of the declaration of the covid-19 pandemic. During the lockdown, the world mainly depended on different technologies for global mobility and control pandemics, mostly digital technologies. This technological advancement will play a revolutionary role in all the affected areas’ sectors during and after the covid-19 pandemic. Where the 4th industrial revolution will run faster to minimise the global losses. The countries are not yet comprised of the 4th industrial revolutionary system, and technologies will require faster adoption of the industry 4.0 standard and technologies to add value to the global value chain. Skill development for the unskilled or low-skilled workforces and the development of the innovative ideas for the new products and services for business and manufacturing will be the key policy issue of the world to adjust with the industry 4.0 standard specification, work and environment to achieve the goals of SDG 2030.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Microfinance and Social Sustainability of Grameen Bank Borrowers in South-West Bangladesh
Authors: Sarkar Uday Shankar , Roy Mihir Kumar
Published: February 2023

As important as social sustainability is to the sustainable development agenda, there is a lack of research to define and operationalise the concept. This research aims to add to the existing knowledge by developing a comprehensive scale for evaluating social sustainability and microfinance at the vulnerable level. We argue that a multidimensional concept of social sustainability incorporates equity, diversity, social cohesion, quality of life, and democracy and governance. An incomplete picture of social sustainability may result if these dimensions are ignored. Factor analysis examines the scale’s validity, reliability, and dimensionality. Using microfinance as a case study, we demonstrate how the social sustainability scale can be used in practice. Women microfinance users in rural and coastal areas in the Satkhira District of Bangladesh’s southwest were surveyed for this paper using data from a questionnaire survey that included 223 respondents from rural and coastal regions (Shyamnagar and Kaliganj Upazilas). According to this new research, improved microfinance positively and significantly impacts various aspects of social sustainability and overall social sustainability.
Reinforcement of Human Capital Reducing Secondary School Dropout: An Exploratory Analysis with Post Covid-19 Implications
Authors: Rahman Md. Ataur
Published: February 2023

Human capital is one of the most critical economic growth and development determinants. The level of education and health perceives in a population. This paper interprets the challenges of reinforcement of human capital in Bangladesh and secondary school dropout as an interruption of its boosting with post-covid-19 implications. The public and private expenditures on education and health are crucial to fortifying human capital. On the contrary, school dropouts negatively affect social, political, environmental and economic development. Progress in education, especially women’s education, has reached a decent level here. However, the dropout rate in secondary education is still a concern, which has not been reduced to the desired level. This research aims to understand better the undisclosed causes of dropout at secondary level schools that lead to reinforcing the human capital to face the FIRe. Seven hundred ninety former secondary school level students and 1580 parents/guardians were interviewed in this research. The method used in this study is quantitative with logit analysis. The study reveals that school dropout is negatively related to boosting Bangladesh’s human capital and economic development. The study also explores that perceptions of education, working experience, lowest sociodemographic status (SDS), and family size significantly affect the probability of dropping out of school. Contrariwise, Parent’s academic support, NGO membership of family members, and the government’s SSNPs support significantly reduced the likelihood of dropping out. The study recommended authorities for rapid response to minimise dropouts for efficient formation of human capital, which led Bangladesh to achieve the targets of SDGs and come out a developed nation by 2041.
Potential Socio-Economic Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Human Development of Bangladesh
Authors: Ud Dowlah Mohammad Nazim
Published: February 2023

Bangladesh is one of the high-risk countries for the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequent losses. Through quick administrative action and raising awareness for individuals on social distancing, stringent steps were taken to manage the spread of the disease. On 30th October 2021, there were 15,70,485 confirmed cases besides 27,887 deaths in Bangladesh. The primary purpose of this study is to assess and assess the potential socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the human development of Bangladesh. This paper is a general literature review with an informative purpose that examines recent and relevant literature and current study works, domestic and foreign working papers. The economy of Bangladesh is seriously affected because of its small number of economic attributes to meet the demand of a vast population. Bangladesh RMG industry has received work order cancellations of nearly $3 billion. Around 2 million workers in the industries will be affected by this. The millions of Bangladeshi skilled and unskilled remittance earners working worldwide are severely impacted. Bangladesh will also face difficulty in attaining SDGs goals. The pandemic hardly stunned the money market and stock market. In a Perception-Based assessment report, 62% of the respondents agreed that the healthcare system of Bangladesh is fragile and unable to deal with the recent outbreak of COVID-19. In this context, the novelty and the complexity of the COVID-19 represent a significant challenge that might compromise the achievement of organizational goals. Therefore, proper and effective policies, initiatives, coordination and awareness buildup are inevitable to avert the severity of the crises to overcome this pandemic, and coordinated efforts are inevitable for governments and NGOs. Focus on people’s long-term capabilities. Follow a coherent multidimensional approach. Beyond FY2021, we must be forward-looking and consistent with Vision 2041 and 8th FYP, designing the best growth path with distributional equity
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Poultry Sector in Northern Bangladesh
Authors: Alam Somrita , Wadud Md. Abdul
Published: February 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an undesirable impact and uncertainty in the poultry sector of Bangladesh. COVID-19 and its accompanying effects have severely affected about 65–70 thousand commercial poultry farms in Bangladesh. Many small and medium poultry farms are closed down or halted production due to the burden of continuous losses. There have been about 30-45% reductions in day-old chick production, 35-40% reductions in poultry feed production and 40-50% in the sale of medicines and other pharmaceutical products. It has created an unwanted mismatch between the demand for and supply of poultry products. This study attempts to determine to what extent the sector has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Data were collected from 81 Layer farms in Paba and Bagmara Upazila, 30 Broiler farms in Charghat Upazila and 30 Sonali farms in Paba Upazila of Rajshahi district in Bangladesh using a pretested interview questionnaire. Respondents are interviewed between January 2021 and early July 2021. Collected data are analysed, and the result shows that 88% of Layer, 83% of Broiler and 73% of Sonali farmers do not get sufficient market demand for their products during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 90% of Layer, 86% Broiler and 76% Sonali producers do not get enough market price for eggs and meat. Result also shows the loss among Layer, Broiler and Sonali farms and producers. About 81% of Layer, 76% Broiler and 86% Sonali producers say that they do not get financial support from the government to mitigate losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Government should retaliate by providing financial assistance to poultry producers and could develop long-term, sustainable strategies to ensure further capacity building.
State of Caregivers, Experimentation and Preparing for the Next One
Authors: Hoque Rezaul
Published: February 2023

Bangladesh witnessed many pandemics. But COVID-19 touched millions of people and exposed vulnerability in our health system. It opened our eyes to where to mobilise resources to fight the next looming disaster. First, this article tries to discuss some uncomfortable truths the pandemic exposed. Then it concentrates on how COVID-19 undermines the idea of the interconnected global community. It also highlights the importance of a vaccine for the poor and financing the vaccination programme. Then it probes what influences churning out doctors through building a model, which helps to better comprehend human development in the health sector in the post-COVID world. Finally, it suggests where to spend government-allocated funds for research in the wake of COVID-19.
Global economic stagnation due to a worse coronavirus pandemic and massive lockdown, and humanitarian disaster!
Authors: Akter Shamema
Published: February 2023

The novel Coronavirus was first commenced from an outbreak in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Then the virus failed to control and quickly spread worldwide. On the one hand, the doctors and nurses provide day and night services to the patients. On the other hand, Scientists have been working day and night to prevent this epidemic and invent the vaccine. But in the meantime, the outbreak has caused the global economy to collapse, and the situation is evolving daily. Indeed, the calculation of actual losses depends on a few factors. Such as the dimension of coronavirus infections, how long they will last, and policymakers will take measures to minimise health risks and economic harm. The UN 1 estimates that the global currency will reduce by USD 2 trillion. Many people will lose jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. During this catastrophic pandemic, people’s purchasing power will decrease, which will slow down the economy. Therefore, investment in the economy has to be reinforced to create employment. However, these investments need to be managed efficiently and bring transparency. It will have to increase government expenditure and protect the poor. Secretary-General of UN Mr António Guterres has launched a USD 2 billion2 global humanitarian response plan for the most vulnerable. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report, developing countries could lose at least USD 220 billion in income, and development has called for USD 2.5 trillion to support them. Also, World Bank has declared USD 14 billion3 for fast track package to strengthen the coronavirus pandemic response in developing countries, protect the poor andvulnerable, support businesses, and recover the economy. And, according to World Bank Group’s broader economic program revealed, provide up to USD 160 billion4 in support to client countries over the next 15 months. This article aims to present the deadly negative impact of Covid-19 on globalisation, global health, trade, travel and tourism, food-agriculture production, education system, social activities, supply-chain, workforce, and industrial development. So far, the pandemic has caused more than 502 million cases and 6.19 million deaths worldwide with a CFR5 of 1.2%, and in Bangladesh, 1.95 million total confirmed cases and 29,124 deaths, thus a mortality rate of 1.5%. This paper has discussed the social communities in the transmission of COVID19, the resulting economic catastrophe, and the struggle for life and livelihood. This paper may help raise awareness about the virus.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Human Development- the Case of Bangladesh
Authors: Talukder Rafiqul Islam
Published: February 2023

World Community first-ever observes devastating face of COVID-19. In this context, the Bangladesh Economic Association initiative to invite Papers on “Impact of COVID-19 on Human Development” and organise 02 days conference is the demand of the time. This paper demonstrates a thorough study and analysis of COVID-19 impact on society, nation, and human capital, enabling our policymakers to set the forward path to building a prosperous Bangladesh. The article follows the guideline set by Bangladesh Economic Association. This article’s data and information have been taken from the author’s experience, different internet sources, IEB journals, sharing with stakeholders of various capacities, and interviewing COVID patients. The article concludes that the economic loss and impact on livelihoods are immeasurable. It suggests bringing 100% eligible population under vaccination, adhering to Virtual Media and making it available to marginalised people for education, and organising an online training course to address human development.
Discusiones actuales sobre la normativa argentina en torno a los bosques nativos: entre la regulación y la mercantilización ambienta
Authors: Barrera Calderón Emanuel
Published: February 2023

Las cifras sobre las áreas desmontadas, la pérdida de biodiversidad, el deterioro del suelo y los procesos asociados como la desertificación son alarmantes y constituyen un indicador que, por su difusión y conocimiento, los distintos actores sociales empiezan a tener en cuenta en el marco de sus preocupaciones.

Producto de la movilización social y el activismo, se constata un incremento de la movilización sociolegal y el avance de las disputas ciudadanas por derechos en aquellos sectores. Este escenario, pone de relieve, la convergencia de expectativas en el marco constitucional y legal, como espacio normativo estratégico para la defensa de distintos intereses en relación con el ordenamiento territorial y la protección del ambiente.

De hecho, el régimen de protección del ambiente en la Argentina es amplio, cuenta con un número importante de leyes de diversos niveles. Siendo un país federal, la gestión pública ambiental es compartida, por el Estado Nacional, las Provincias y los Municipios. Como señala el Artículo 41 de la Constitución Argentina corresponde a la Nación (Estado Federal) dictar la normas de presupuestos mínimos del ambiente (legislación básica) y a las Provincias, las necesarias para complementarlas (legislación adicional máxima) sin que altere las jurisdicciones locales (Juliá et al., 2009). A su vez, el Artículo 123 de la Ley Suprema establece que corresponde a las provincias el dominio originario de los Recursos Naturales existentes en su territorio.

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el marco normativo argentino a través del cual se regulan los bosques nativos, para abordar puntualmente sobre la sanción en 2010 de la Ley de Bosques Nativos de la Provincia de Córdoba. Reflexionar sobre la Ley sancionada implica poner en cuestión el proceso actual de reforma, revisar no sólo el contenido aprobado sino los intereses que primaron para que la correlación de fuerzas beneficiara ciertos sectores.

El estudio se basa en la recopilación y sistematización de diversos documentos (discusiones legislativas, normativa oficial y notas periodísticas), y en la realización de algunas entrevistas personales a informantes clave.
La exclusión de la evaluación de impacto ambiental (EIA) de proyectos en la Ley 21/2013 a través de la jurisprudencia
Authors: Reina Muñoz Fernando
Published: February 2023

El autor analiza en este trabajo la regulación de las exclusiones de la EIA de proyectos en la LEA. También se centra en los pronunciamientos judiciales tanto del TJUE como del TC o el TS que ha habido en los últimos años sobre esta materia. Por último, se analizan las consecuencias de la omisión de la EIA, así como la utilización incorrecta de los supuestos de exclusión de la EIA.
La revisión del tratamiento jurídico de las Mejores Técnicas Disponibles (MTD)
Authors: Fortes Martín Antonio
Published: February 2023

La aprobación del Texto Refundido de la Ley de prevención y control integrados de la contaminación nos sitúa, por la acción de la Directiva 2010/75 de emisiones industriales, ante una nueva forma de entender el alcance de las mejores técnicas disponibles. En este sentido, cabe apreciar una evolución en el tratamiento jurídico de las mejores técnicas disponibles desde su alumbramiento jurídico en la Directiva 96/61 hasta el momento presente. Evolución que descansa en su creciente normativización dejando de constituir meros documentos técnicos lo que provoca, en última instancia, unas consecuencias jurídicas nada desdeñables como quiera que las mejores técnicas disponibles pasan a ser parte del condicionado obligatorio de la autorización ambiental integrada.
Tribunales internacionales y estados latinoamericanos: últimos avances en la protección del medio ambiente
Authors: Gascón Marcén Ana
Published: February 2023

Este trabajo examina dos decisiones recientes de tribunales internacionales que tienen que ver con la protección del medio ambiente, por un lado, la sentencia d Tribunal Internacional de Justicia en el Caso relativo a la compensación por ciertas actividades llevadas a cabo por Nicaragua en el área fronteriza (Costa Rica c. Nicaragua) y, por otro lado, la Opinión Consultiva de la Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos sobre medio ambiente y derechos humanos. Los países latinoamericanos están propiciando decisiones cruciales para la protección del medio ambiente a través del Derecho internacional con la primera sentencia del Tribunal Internacional de Justicia donde se fija una compensación económica por daños al medio ambiente y, en el segundo caso, dando un salto cualitativo en la interpretación del sistema interamericano de derechos humanos y las obligaciones que de él dimanan respecto a la protección del medio ambiente y su nuevo concepto de jurisdicción. Sin embargo, más allá de su relevancia histórica también se analizarán algunos de sus problemas y las críticas recibidas por las mismas.
Knowledge, Awareness, Attitude and Behaviour about Prosthodontic Treatment for Missing Teeth among Indian Population: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Aradya Anupama , Dhakshaini M. R. , Swamy K. N. Raghavendra , Chowdhary Ramesh , Ranganatha Narahari , Alla Rama Krishna
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of awareness, knowledge, attitude and behaviour of the population aged 16-84 years toward the presence of missing teeth and prosthodontics treatment options available for replacing those missing teeth.

Study Selection: A pre-structured multiple-choice questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic questions was given to 300 patients randomly after obtaining their informed consent. The questions included in the survey helped to assess the patient's level of knowledge and awareness of the prosthodontic treatment as a whole.

Results: All the age group population were aware of missing teeth in their mouth and are aware of the replacement of those missing teeth. Among subjects, with a degree qualification, 18% choice of removable, 38.5% choice was fixed partial denture, and the other 38.5 % choice was implant option. For 61.6% of the elder group, 47.6% of the middle age group, and 32.7% of the younger adults, friends and relatives were the sources of information.

Conclusion: This study found that patients' understanding, and awareness of prosthodontic treatment had improved. Removable dentures were the treatment option of choice for the geriatric age group when considering prosthodontic treatment alternatives. Higher-educated individuals opted for fixed dentures and implants as treatment choices.
Análisis de los estados financieros para el diagnóstico económico de una cooperativa de ahorro y crédito durante los años 2021-2022
Authors: Caminos Manjarrez Walter Geovanny , Arias González Iván Patricio , Orozco Orozco William Hernán , Castro Barreno Gabriela Janett , Guerrero Arrieta Katherine Geovanna
Published: February 2023

Este trabajo de investigación, se realizó en la Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito “Minga Ltda.”, Agencia la Estación de la ciudad de Riobamba. La metodología empleada durante el proceso investigativo fue un análisis vertical y un análisis horizontal que nos ayudaran a determinar el porcentaje de cada cuenta con relación al total estudiado y la variación existente entre los diferentes períodos. Puesto que el primer método se caracterizado por ser un método estático que analiza y compara datos del mismo año, al mismo tiempo que evalúa cifras de la cuenta del activo, pasivo y patrimonio, determinando la composición porcentual del 100% de las diferentes partidas; mientras que el método horizontal, permitió comparar datos de los dos años consecutivos, esto es 2021 y 2022, para lo cual se fue restando los valores del año uno con los valores del año base, para finalmente ir aplicando los indicadores financieros para medir la liquidez tomando el activo y dividiendo para el pasivo, llegando a determinar la rentabilidad de la Agencia.
Accreditation of Higher Education Professional Preparation Programs in Visual Impairment
Authors: Wiener William , McAllister John , Siffermann Eileen
Published: February 2023

Over the years, accreditation of higher education personnel preparation programs in the United States has undergone much change (Brittingham, 2009). This phenomenon has been paralleled by a similar process within the disciplines relating to visual impairment. During the past 5 decades, higher education programs preparing practitioners in the field of visual impairment have relied upon the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) program approval process that was administered by the AER (Wiener & Siffermann, 2010). In an attempt to ensure the quality of personnel preparation programs, practitioners within the disciplinary groups of AER took responsibility for reviewing the content and administration of these programs. These included orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, teachers of students with visual impairment, low vision therapy, and recently, assistive technology. In 2018, the AER membership approved an amendment to the AER bylaws that established the AER Accreditation Council (AERAC) and gave it legal and functioning authority as an independent accreditation body (AER, 2021a). The AER program approval process for higher education programs was revised and upgraded to become a full accreditation program under the auspices of the AERAC (AER, n.d.). This article describes the evolution of the accreditation program within the national context, documents the history of accreditation within the field of visual impairment, and explores the relationship between accreditation and certification.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN DANA DESA DAN BADAN PERMUSYAWARATAN DESA (BPD) TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN MASYARAKAT (Studi Kasus Desa Lancang Barat Kecamatan Dewantara 1 Kabupaten Aceh Utara)
Authors: Triana Neni , Irfan  , Miswar
Published: February 2023

Abstrak 

  Desa merupakan representasi dari kesatuan masyarakat hukum terkecil yang

telah ada dan tumbuh berkembang seiring dengan sejarah kehidupan masyarakat

Indonesia dan menjadi bagian yang tidak terpisahkan dari susunan kehidupan masyarkat

Indonesia. Sebagai bentuk diakuinya Desa oleh negara, khususnya dalam rangka

memperjelas fungsi, tugas, tanggungjawab dan kewenangan desa, serta memperkuat

posisi desa dan masyarakat desa sebagai subyek pembangunan. Desa tidak hanya sekedar

jadi obyek pembangunan tetapi sekarang menjadi subyek untuk membangun

kesejahteraan (Mondong, 2013). Dalam UU Nomor 6 tahun 2014 menegaskan bahwa

komitmen dari pemerintah untuk membangun desa agar menjadi mandiri dan demokratis,

sehingga mampu membawa harapan-harapan baru bagi kehidupan kemasyarakatan.

Namun demikian, tak sedikit masyarakat yang mengkhawatirkan tentang pengelolaan

Dana Desa.pada penelitian ini peneliti akan meneliti Penggunaan Dana Desa Dan Badan

Permusyawaratan Desa (BPD) Terhadap Kesejahteraan Masyaraka pada desa lancang

barat, kecamatan Dewantara, aceh utara. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pemerintah

Desa Lancang Barat terdiri dari keuchik, sekretaris, tuha peut, tuha lapan, kaur dan

masyarakat yang bersangkutan. Jumlah penduduk di Desa Lancang Barat berjumlah

7000 jiwa, dengan metode pengambil sampelnya menggunakan metode Slovin sehungga

jumlah sampel penelitian sebnyak 300 orang. Analisis data dilakukan dengan

menggunakan angket dan di analisis dengan SPSS. Hasil penelitian di dapatkan bahwa

Dana Desa berpengaruh positif dan signfikan terhadap Kesejahteraan masyarakat.

Pemberian Dana Desa merupakan wujud dari pemenuhan hak desa untuk

menyelenggarakan otonominya agar tumbuh dan berkembang mengikuti pertumbuhan

dari desa itu sendiri berdasarkan keanekaragaman, partisipasi, otonomi, demokratisasi,

pemberdayaan masyarakat dapat meningkatkan peran Pemerintah Desa dalam

memberikan pelayanan dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Badan

Permusyawaratan Desa berpengaruh positif dan signfikan terhadap peningkatan

kesejahteraan masyarakat. Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Desa adalah sebagai suatu proses

dimana anggota masyarakat desa pada awalnya mendiskusikan dan menentukan

keinginan mereka, kemudian merencanakan dan

mengerjakan bersama untuk memenuhi

keinginan mereka tersebut.

 

Kata Kunci:  Dana Desa, Kesejahteraan
Gyógyír vagy tükör: a „Nem vagyok robot.” A szingularitás határain című kiállításról
Authors: Pál Gyöngyi
Published: February 2023

A cikk a Ludwig Múzeumban 2022. szeptember 16. – november 27. között megrendezett „Nem vagyok robot.” A szingularitás határain című kiállításról számol be, és az Artcadia kötet „heuréka” hívó szavára utalva veszi sorra azokat a műveket, amelyek a sok feszültséget és aggodalmat generáló téma árnyoldalait könnyed humorral elegyítve prezentálják. A kiállítás kiemelt érdeme, hogy változatos technikai és médiaművészeti fajtákat prezentál: a hagyományosabb médiumoktól a hologrammig és az MI felhasználásával elkészített művekig. A technológia állandó jelenléte a mindennapjaink természetes részévé vált, mint ahogy az is, hogy az újításokkal kapcsolatos problémákra rámutató műalkotások sem mennek már ritkaságszámba. A cikk a művek leírása mellett rámutat egy pár gondolatra, amik a kiállítás vagy az egyes művek hatására kialakulhatnak a látogatókban. Szó van benne többek között a szingularitásról, a jelenséggel kapcsolatban a párbeszéd szükségességéről, vagy a technológiának a művészet terében, illetve a kiállításrendezésben érezhető hatásáról.
Transplantasi Organ
Authors: Priambodo Leonardus Satrio
Published: February 2023

This paper aims to examine the phenomenon of organ transplantation which is viewed from the perspective of bioethics and Christian moral teachings. Bioethics is part of the study in this paper because nowadays, interdisciplinary and multicultural approaches are increasingly demanded by various parties, including theology. All of these elements are used to see the phenomenon of organ transplantation in a moral bioethical frame. From the research results, the principles of bioethics in the implementation of organ transplantation (the principles of integrity and totality, charity, and informed consent) do not contradict from Christian moral teachings which are based on natural law.
Township EFAL teachers and speaking skills: the discrepancy between the espoused and enacted
Authors: Mthembu Bheki N/A
Published: February 2023

This article examines, through the prism of the sociocultural theory’s concept of mediation, the discrepancy between what South African township English Second Language teachers claim they do in their classes and what they actually do when teaching speaking skills. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and a case study design, underpinned by the interpretivist paradigm. Eight (8) EFAL teachers were drawn from two (2) township high schools that were randomly selected from two (2) separate districts. Data were generated through semi-structured interviews and semi-structured lesson observations. The semi-structured interviews facilitated the participants’ introspection from a professional perspective with a view to both questioning and ratifying the teachers’ personal views, beliefs and the philosophical underpinnings of their professional practice regarding speaking skills. The thematic approach by Lacey and Luff (2009) was used for data analysis. The study found four major problems that influenced the process of teaching speaking skills: (1) a lack of actual learner speaking, (2) teachers’ misconceptions of what a speaking lesson should entail, (3) speaking for the sake of not keeping quiet and (4) ignorance of curriculum requirements. The study found that despite township EFAL teachers claiming to develop speaking skills in line with the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement, their lessons indicate differently. This could be explained by the crisis currently facing the South African education system, with poor quality teachers and low levels of teacher effort often cited as major drivers thereof.
Exploring the Experiences of Patients with Psoriasis: A Phenomenological Study
Authors: Saeedinezhad Farshid , Dahmardeh Hanie , Yaghoubinia Fariba , Hossein Zehi Zamani Jamshid
Published: February 2023

Background: Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease that leads to mental complications followed by the patient’s isolation. Therefore, understanding patients’ perceptions of this disease can be effective in planning their care. Objectives: The present study sought to explore the experiences of patients with psoriasis. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a descriptive phenomenological approach within 2018 - 2019 on psoriasis patients admitted to the skin clinics of hospitals in Zahedan, Iran. The participants were 10 patients with psoriasis who were selected via purposive sampling. The data were collected using in-depth and individual semi-structured interviews, and data analysis was performed simultaneously with data collection using Colaizzi’s content analysis model. Results: The main themes describing the experiences of patients with psoriasis were the progression of the disease in the shadow of the ignorance of the medical staff, physical and psychological suffering, and the ominous shadow of fear of the disease recurrence. Conclusions: The results showed that the progression of the disease due to inadequate knowledge of the medical staff is an important challenge for patients with psoriasis. Furthermore, the recurrence of the disease can be a serious threat to trust in the current treatments of this disease. Physical and mental suffering can lead to the isolation of these patients and makes bearing the burden of the disease very challenging for the affected individuals. Therefore, psychiatrists, doctors, and nurses should try to raise the patients’ morale and improve their body image, self-confidence, and physical care by increasing their awareness of patients’ experiences and understanding them.
Substance use and abuse in South Africa: Insights from brain and behavioural sciences
Authors:   University of Cape Town, Ellis George F R , Stein Dan J ,   University of Cape Town, Meintjes Kevin G ,   University of Cape Town, Meintjes Kevin G F ,   University of Cape Town
Published: February 2023

South Africa’s high levels of substance abuse represent one of the most pressing health problems afflicting the country. In particular, alcohol, stimulants such as tik (methamphetamine) and opiates such as heroin are devastating communities, aggravating poverty and crime, and contributing to child abuse and gender violence. Substance Use and Abuse in South Africa emerges from research being conducted by members of the Brain-Behaviour Initiative (BBI) at the University of Cape Town. This innovative set of research projects links neuroscience and behavioural science to social issues, providing fresh perspectives on the health problems afflicting South Africa. This ground-breaking book examines the problem of substance abuse from multiple perspectives, including recent discoveries in brain and behavioural science, and also takes a public health view. Its focus ranges from brain imaging, which shows the effects of drug abuse on the brain, to the psychology of addiction, and on to policy and prevention. This is the first book to address the nature of this problem in an integrated way, written by local researchers at the cutting edge.
Rethinking leadership
Authors:   University of Cape Town, April Kurt A , Macdonald Robert ,   Fundhouse, Vriesendorp Sylvia ,   Management Sciences for Health
Published: February 2023

In the twenty-first century, leaders are having to speak a new language, create fluid organic structures, and recognise organisations as systems with self-renewing capacity. Rethinking leadership explores what real leadership means, encouraging the reader to look within – examine assumptions and make explicit the trusted mental models, seek out reflective space and embark on the journey of authentic self-expression. The reader is encouraged to ask such questions as; “What do these issues, these challenges, mean for me and the organisation?” “What action should we take to turn these challenges into limitless possibilities?” Topics covered in Rethinking leadership include: * Awareness – The Metaskills of the Leader * Openness – The Times are a Changing * Simplicity – New Science and Leadership * Complexity – Uncertainty and Change * Connectivity – Communication, Conversation and Dialogue * Ambiguity – Leadership Incongruities, Tensions and Paradoxes
MODEL IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS DAN WEBQUAL UNTUK EVALUASI WEBSITE
Authors: Arnomo Sasa Ani , Harman Rika , Nopriadi Nopriadi
Published: February 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kualitas layanan sebuah website untuk mengetahui perbedaan antara harapan dan persepsi ideal pengguna website. Masalah yang harus dipecahkan adalah bagaimana memulai mengevaluasi sebuah situs web. Pendekatan terukur WebQual dipilih karena merupakan teknik langsung ke pengguna di mana pengukuran kualitas situs web didasarkan pada persepsi. WebQual yang digunakan adalah WebQual versi 4.0 yang telah dimodifikasi dengan menambahkan dimensi User Interface Quality dengan tiga dimensi utama yaitu Quality of Usability, Quality of Information, dan Quality of Service Interaction. Analisis statistik menggunakan analisis perbedaan (differences t-test) dan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa terdapat perbedaan persepsi dan harapan terhadap layanan website, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kualitas layanan website belum memenuhi harapan konsumen. Hasil pemetaan pada diagram kartesius tersebut memuat 7 indikator penting yang diharapkan dapat menjadi masukan bagi manajemen pengelola website dalam merumuskan strategi peningkatan kualitas website.
PROTOTIPE PENGONTROLAN SUHU OTOMATIS PADA INKUBATOR PENETAS TELUR MENGGUNAKAN ARDUINO UNO
Authors: Candra Joni Eka , Syafrianto Hendra
Published: February 2023

Kontrol suhu pada inkubator untuk penetasan sangat penting agar suhu inkubator tetap stabil, suhu normal penetasan telur antara 37oC - 39oC jika suhu di bawah 37 C atau di atas 39 C embrio tidak dapat berkembang dengan baik atau embrio bisa mati. Kontrol suhu dibuat secara otomatis menggunakan Arduino Uno sebagai pengontrol utama, sensor suhu DHT21 untuk membaca suhu ruang inkubator, modul sim800l v2 untuk mengirim pesan ke pengguna jika suhu tidak dalam suhu normal penetasan telur, motor servo digunakan untuk menggeser rak telur, dan menggunakan tiga LED. Untuk menaikkan suhu ruangan ke suhu normal, digunakan tiga buah lampu pijar 5 watt dan satu kipas angin untuk menurunkan suhu inkubator saat suhu naik. Dari hasil pengujian semua rangkaian berjalan dengan baik, untuk mencapai suhu normal dibutuhkan waktu 12 menit dalam pagi, 5 menit siang, 8 menit malam. Pengujian suhu ruangan dengan membandingkan sensor suhu 21 dengan hygrometer buatan pabrik. Persentase error 1,51% pada pagi hari, 0,45% pada siang hari, dan 1,05% pada malam hari.
METODE SISTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE UNTUK DESAIN WEBSITE ABSENSI DAN PEMBAYARAN
Authors: Hartini Hartini
Published: February 2023

Pada arus globalisasi teknologi, kebutuhan informasi dalam dunia pendidikan menjadi sangat menentukan kemajuan suatu institusi. Dengan pemanfaatan dan penerapan teknologi informasi, kumpulan data yang saling berhubungan satu sama lain dapat diatur ke dalam file database. Data yang terorganisir disimpan ke dalam komputer untuk memudahkan pengguna dalam mengakses data, namun pemanfaatan teknologi informasi belum dimanfaatkan seefektif mungkin dan masih banyak yang menggunakan sistem manual untuk menunjang kegiatan belajar mengajar, baik dalam penilaian, maupun kegiatan administrasi. Sehingga membutuhkan waktu yang lama untuk melakukan kegiatan tersebut dan hasilnya belum tentu akurat. Dari sinilah muncul keinginan penulis untuk membuat suatu Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Akademik Sekolah Berbasis Web untuk menunjang kegiatan operasional sehari-hari di sekolah tersebut, dengan adanya aplikasi berbasis web ini akan membuat suatu pengolahan data yang terorganisir, sehingga kegiatan proses belajar mengajar di sekolah menjadi lebih terkomputerisasi secara terstruktur, memudahkan pengaksesan data, dan penyampaian informasi yang tersedia. Aplikasi ini dibuat dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP (Personal Home Page), database MySQL, Xampp Web. Peneliti menggunakan metode waterfall dalam pengembangan sistem, yang terdiri dari tahap perencanaan kebutuhan, tahap desain, tahap konstruksi dan tahap implementasi.
Mathematical analogical reasoning ability based on the thinking style of junior high school students on flat surface of solid figures
Authors: Fazrianti Violita , Yusmin Edy , Suratman Dede
Published: February 2023

Analogical reasoning ability teaches students how to translate abstract concepts into a concrete ones. Students can receive and process information from this knowledge according to their thinking style. Therefore, this study aims to determine students' mathematical analogical reasoning ability at SMP Negeri 1 Sungai Raya based on their thinking style. The research method used in this research is quantitative descriptive analysis, with data analysis assisted by Anates V4 software. The subjects in this study were 29 class IX A students at SMP Negeri 1 Sungai Raya. Data collection techniques used in this study include measurement and direct and indirect communication. The instruments used were mathematical analogical reasoning tests, thinking style tests, and interview guidelines. The results showed that students who had a concrete sequential thinking style obtained an average value of mathematical analogical reasoning ability of 46.25 in the good category, while the average value of students with abstract sequential mathematical analogical reasoning ability was 31.50, concrete random 27.83, and random abstract 32.07 in the medium category. The findings mean that the classroom learning pattern needs to be maintained while improving students' mathematical analogical reasoning abilities. In addition, students are expected to maximize their potential according to the character of their thinking style.
A Critical Review Of Characterization In The Fictions Of Jamal Abro Regarding The Urdu Translation Of Sindhi Fiction
Authors: Sarah Jamali  , Dr. Shazra Hussain
Published: February 2023

Jamal Abro is a story writer of his own right in the Sindhi Literary Circles, he has gained name and fame and has earned the position of a best Sindhi story writer. In this article, we have critically studied his craft of characterization in his stories, in brief, we can say that character of his stories is Dynamic, believable, and predictable. Stories are not having a huge number of characters, they are not so many. Every character symbolizes something. Every character is supporting another character. Characters are not stereotypes. Characters represent simple, normal, and common men of society.