bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Knowledge and Stigma Levels of Adult Individuals
Authors: Bayram Serap , Güzel Petek , Kocabey Kudret , Obut Ayşenur , Öz Özge , Durmuşoğlu Şeyma , Ekin Çiğdem
Published: August 2024

Aim: In Türkiye, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementia (ADRD) are among the diseases that should be addressed as a priority in terms of public health. What is known about the level of AD awareness and stigma related AD, especially among Turkish adults, is insufficient. The contribution of these two important factors to the disease burden and their impact on case finding and treatment effectiveness are unknown. In this regard, the aim of the study is to determine the knowledge and stigma levels of adults and older adults regarding AD.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive and analytical design was used. A total of 888 adult and older adult individuals participated in the study. Data were collected with a questionnaire, Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS) and Perceived Stigma Against AD Survey (STIGMA-AD).

Results: The average age of the participants is 49.75 (8.89), 85.7% are between the ages of 40-59, 64.1% are women, 60.8% are married, and 51.5% are at basic education level. The average ADKS total score of adults and older adults participating in the study is 16.97 (2.47). The average STIGMA-AD total score of adults and older adults participating in the study is 21.05 (3.69).

Conclusion: Serious knowledge gaps have been noted among Turkish adults and older adults in both general AD and its sub-dimensions. The level of AD-related stigma is high both in total and in all sub-dimensions. In this study, no significant relationship was found between AD knowledge and stigma.
INFERIORITAS DAN SIKAP MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN SASTRA INDONESIA TERHADAP BAHASA TORAJA (KAJIAN SOSIOLINGUISTIK)
Authors: Karudidi Ina , Milka
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan inferioritas dan sikap mahasiswa pendidikan bahasa dan sastra Indonesia terhadap bahasa Toraja.Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kombinasi (mix method).Populasi yang digunakan adalah mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia angkatan 2019 di UKI Toraja. Sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 40 mahasiswa,  pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik simple random sampling. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini adalah kuesioner yang dikembangkan dengan model skala Likert. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian yaitu: (1) data reducation (reduksi data), (2) data display (penyajian data) (3) conclusion drawing/ verification.
Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa (1) inferioritas berbahasa Toraja mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia di UKI Toraja cukup tinggi.Munculnya inferioritas berbahasa di kalangan mahasiswa dipengaruhi oleh pandangan mahasiswa itu sendiri terhadap bahasa Toraja yang negatif. (2) Sikap berbahasa mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia di UKI Toraja terhadap bahasa Toraja dapat digolongkan negatif.Hal ini dapat dilihat dari hilangnya kesetiaan bahasa, kebanggaan bahasa dan kesadaran adanya norma bahasa itu sendiri.
Teachers’ Familiarity with the Official Language of Instruction in Selected Urban Government Primary Schools in Solwezi District of Zambia
Authors:   Solwezi College of Education, P.O. Box 110096, Solwezi
Published: August 2024

The study assessed class teachers’ familiarity with the official language of instruction in selected urban government primary schools in Solwezi District of Zambia. The objectives of the study were to determine class teachers’ familiarity with the official language of instruction; establish the effects of teachers’ familiarity with the official language of instruction on literacy achievement among urban Grade 3 learners; and ascertain the language instructional strategies teachers who were non-speakers of the language of instruction used to teach in class. The study was guided by The Mother Tongue Instruction Theory, and employed a mixed methods design. Data were collected through interview, lesson observation and fluency test. The study established that teachers who were non-speakers were unfamiliar with the language of classroom instruction, kiikaonde. The fluency test results showed that the teachers’ oral fluency, reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, linguistic performance and articulation was generally poor. Interview and observation results showed that the teachers’ unfamiliarity with the official language of instruction impended teaching, learning and learners’ understanding in those classrooms. For instance, the learners misunderstood the concepts, it was time consuming, teachers could not deliver lessons very well because of language barrier and learners did not get the best from the teachers resulting in under performance among teachers and learners. The study also established that the unfamiliar teachers with the language of instruction used variety coping language strategies in the classrooms such as translation, code-switch, group work, individual work and question and answer. The study recommends teachers should be capacity built in familiar language through training in colleges and CPD in schools. The teachers who were unfamiliar with the official familiar language of classroom instruction should not be allocated to teach lower primary classes before they learn the familiar language of instruction by MOE authorities; and the use of variety coping strategies should be encouraged.
Joe and Jill Biden’s Basal Cell Carcinomas Catalyzing Advocacy in Fight Against Skin Cancer
Authors:   University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, USA, Anthony Michelle R , Farkouh Christopher ,   Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, USA, Shaw Zachary ,   Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118
Published: August 2024

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cutaneous malignancy. The incidence of basal cell carcinoma in prominent figures like President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden opens the gate to improving public education on the prevention and treatment of basal cell carcinoma. The Bidens must work with dermatologists to improve public health programs promoting sunscreen use and regular skin examinations.
A Study on Opportunities and Challenges of Start-Ups in India
Authors: Raghavendra Talavar  , Sanjeev Ajatrao
Published: August 2024

India has the highest population in the world. Recent surveys indicate that it is the 5th largest economy globally. To achieve economic growth, the country must export more than it imports. To increase exports, the nation must boost domestic production. This means that the production of goods and services should primarily come from within the country. To build a strong economy, focusing on new business ventures or start-ups is crucial. These innovative enterprises are engaged in producing and selling goods and services. As the most populous country, India offers a vast market opportunity for these start-ups. Many innovative young people are choosing entrepreneurship over working for multinational companies and start-up ventures, rather than in government organizations. The main aim of this paper is to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by start-ups in India and to provide some findings and suggestions regarding these start-ups.
Clinical case of autoimmune atrophic gastritis
Authors:   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russia, Dekhnich Natalya N. , Kirsov Pavel Р. ,   Smolensk Regional Clinical Hospital, Smolensk, Russia, Sysoeva Inna A. ,   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russia, Gaidaichuk Anastasiia S. ,   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russia
Published: August 2024

The article presents a clinical case of a 62-year-old female patient with a diagnosis of autoimmune atrophic gastritis, who has been troubled by symptoms of dyspepsia for 5 years. In October 2019, she was diagnosed non-atrophic gastritis associated with Helicobacter pylori, anti-Helicobacter pylori therapy was performed, but the symptoms of the disease continued to bother. This article presents key studies that identify autoimmune atrophic gastritis. The characteristic endoscopic signs of this disease and the current treatment tactics are described. Autoimmune gastritis is a chronic autoimmune disease with an insufficiently studied etiology. Many questions concerning of this nosology remain open to new researches.
Eradication of H. pylori in a patient with giardiasis: a clinical case
Authors:   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russia, Dekhnich Natalya N. , Kozlova Margarita D. ,   Smolensk State Medical University, Smolensk, Russia,   Clinacal Hospital No. 1, Smolensk, Russia
Published: August 2024

The article presents a clinical case of the treatment of H. pylori infection and giardiasis in a 27-year-old female patient who had been suffering from spastic pain in the epigastrium, umbilical region, nausea and severity in the epigastrium after eating, decreased appetite, unstable stools for three years. An eradication regimen was prescribed with nifuratel, which has indications for the treatment of H. pylori infection and giardiasis in the instructions for use. The following drugs were recommended to the patient for 14 days: esomeprazole 20 mg 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals + nifuratel 400 mg 2 times a day after meals + аmoxicillin 1000 mg 2 times a day 15 minutes after taking nifuratel + bismuth tricalium dicitrate 240 mg 2 times 60 minutes before meals. Negative results of three-fold analysis of feces for giardia and feces for H. pylori antigen by ELISA confirmed the patient's convalescence, which proved the effectiveness of this treatment regimen.
Acute non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia after implantation of an left ventricular assist device
Authors:   Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia, Ganaev Kamil G. , Lavrikova Tatiana A. ,   Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia, Dzybinskaya Elena V. ,   Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia, Vlasovа Elina E. ,   Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia, Kurilina Ella V. ,   Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia, Khalilulin Timer A. ,   Shumakov National Medical Research Center of Transplantology and Artificial Organs, Moscow, Russia, Shiryaev Andrey A. ,   Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia, Akchurin Renat S. ,   Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russia
Published: August 2024

Artificial left ventricle is increasingly used to treat patients with end-stage heart failure. Our report is devoted to a rare complication of cardiac surgical practice, but with an extremely high mortality rate – acute non-occlusive mesenteric intestinal ischemia.
Issues of the diagnostic and treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis
Authors:   Astrakhan State Medical University, Astrakhan, Russia, Kovtunova Violetta A. , Altukhov Sergey A. ,   Astrakhan State Medical University, Astrakhan, Russia, Voronina Ludmila P. ,   Astrakhan State Medical University, Astrakhan, Russia, Bakhmutova Elvira G. ,   Astrakhan State Medical University, Astrakhan, Russia; Regional Center of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Astrakhan, Russia, Zhizhimova Olga V. ,   Astrakhan State Medical University, Astrakhan, Russia; Regional Center of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Astrakhan, Russia
Published: August 2024

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), being a chronic inflammatory systemic disease, significantly reduces the quality of life of patients, leads to disability and increases the risk of mortality. Representing one of the most severe variants of the disease, GPP has its own features of pathogenesis, which distinguish it from plaque and other forms of dermatosis. Presently, the key factor in the development of the systemic process in GPP is considered to be a decrease in the expression or activity of IL-36ra receptor antagonists due to mutation of the IL-36RN gene, and as a result of this, excessive activity of IL-36 agonists and accumulation of neutrophil granulocytes in the epidermis. Based on the features of clinical manifestations in the form of multiple painful pustules accompanied by fever up to 40° C, characteristic changes in laboratory parameters in the form of increased markers of inflammation (leukocyte levels with neutrophil shift in peripheral blood, C-reactive protein), GPP needs to be differentiated from a number of diseases accompanied by similar symptoms: subcorneal pustular dermatosis Sneddon–Wilkinson, Sweet's syndrome, a herpes infection. The features of the pathogenesis of GPP determine the difficulties in the treatment of medicines that are successfully used in the treatment of plaque psoriasis, including methotrexate, cyclosporine, retinoids, TNF-α inhibitor, interleukin-17 and -23 inhibitors, as well as their combinations. A clinical case of a severe continuously recurrent resistant to therapy with cytostatics and genetically engineered preparations is presented, the diagnosis of which was complicated by a contradictory pathomorphological picture.
Guía general de estudio para la asignatura de: Gerencias de Servicios y Ventas
Authors: Ibarra Lamilla Ángel
Published: August 2024

Estimados estudiantes,
Con gran entusiasmo, les extendemos una cálida bienvenida al estudio de la gerencia de servicio y ventas. Esta disciplina se ha diseñado para abordar y profundizar en las competencias esenciales requeridas en los entornos empresariales actuales, marcados por una intensa globalización y competitividad.
El contenido de esta asignatura está concebido para cultivar y fortalecer habilidades críticas en nuestros estudiantes, proporcionando una base significativa en conocimientos aplicados, que resultan esenciales para el avance e innovación en el ámbito objeto de estudio. En este sentido, se estructura de la manera siguiente:
Unidad 1. La Gerencia de Servicio: Esta unidad se enfoca en las estrategias fundamentales para la gestión eficaz del servicio al cliente, enfatizando la importancia de la calidad del servicio como un diferenciador crítico en el mercado.
Unidad 2. La Gerencia de Ventas: Explora las técnicas y modelos de gestión en ventas, preparando a los estudiantes para coadyuvar en el liderazgo de equipos de ventas y diseñar estrategias que respondan a las dinámicas del mercado global.
Unidad 3. La Planeación y Organización de Ventas: Se centra en los métodos para estructurar y organizar eficazmente las actividades de ventas, considerando la segmentación del mercado y el desarrollo de tácticas de ventas adaptativas.
Unidad 4. La Dirección de la Fuerza Vendedora y el Control: Aborda los desafíos de dirigir y motivar a un equipo de ventas, junto con el establecimiento de sistemas de control para asegurar el cumplimiento de los objetivos comerciales.
Con el inicio de este curso, deseamos que cada estudiante no sólo adquiera el conocimiento teórico necesario, sino que también desarrolle un pensamiento crítico y habilidades prácticas que serán fundamentales para su éxito profesional.
Les deseamos a todos los estudiantes una experiencia llena de logros y aprendizajes significativos.
Atentamente,
Ing. Ángel Ibarra Lamilla
Tecnológico Universitario de Formación -UF-
Reintegration Challenges of Released Prisoners: The Case of Tangail Central Jail, Bangladesh
Authors: Nabi Md. Masud , Siddiqua Dr. Rukhsana , Faruk Dr. Md. Omar
Published: August 2024

Reintegrating into society after being released from prison is a difficult process that requires assistance from a variety of sources. During the process of reintegrating into society, a released prisoner encounters various challenges and has an impact on the reintegration process. Social stigma and the persistent stigma attached to having a criminal record make these difficulties worse. The purpose of this study is to investigate the issues and challenges faced by released convicts as they reintegrate into society and to comprehend the effects of incarceration on that process. The impact of family relationships, community support, and economic status on the reintegration process is also examined in this study. This study used a purposive sampling technique to pick its primary sample, which was a quantitative, descriptive study. Through the use of a survey questionnaire, information was obtained from a number of primary sources. The results of this study indicate that family support plays a major role in reintegration and presents fewer challenges for released prisoners. However, less support from society, economic conditions, and released prisoners themselves present significant challenges and have a significant impact. Along with a brief comparison of their occupations before and after release, this study looks at the sociodemographic status of released inmates. Proper support of family and economic self-reliance spurs the reintegration process. Society can endeavor to create an atmosphere that supports rehabilitation and eliminates stigmatization which facilitates people’s successful reintegration into society after incarceration and lowers recidivism.
In-Person Versus Online Learning About Students’ Perception
Authors: Majzoub Islam
Published: August 2024

This paper investigates the importance of in-person learning to students’ full perception of the teaching materials. The study hypothesized that in-person learning will facilitate perception of the content more than online learning. Moreover, it will ensure better interaction between the instructors and their students. Hence, the researcher distributed a survey among 65 female students to prove or disprove her hypothesis. The researcher analyzed the students data using Google surveys analytics. The findings of the students’ survey analysis indicate that 52.6% of the students prefer in-person learning over online learning, and 41% of the students agree that some teaching activities could fit only in in-person learning. Accordingly, the researcher recommended that: firstly, institutes should encourage in-person learning over online learning because it ensures more quality of learning. Secondly, teachers should create a more natural environment by exploiting all teaching strategies that could fit only in in-person learning. Finally, students should make use of face-to-face interaction and develop better communication opportunities with their instructors and their peers by creating study groups for instance. And by sharing in the classroom discussions and seminars.
VIVÊNCIAS E DESAFIOS NO ENSINO DE FÍSICA: RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA NO ESTÁGIO SUPERVISIONADO EM COARI-AM
Authors: Monteiro Miranda Filho Amilson , Da Silva Ramos Juan , Carlos Dantas da Rocha Antônio , Larai  da Silva Nívea , Bezerra Pachêco Vanusa
Published: August 2024

O estágio supervisionado é uma disciplina obrigatória nos cursos de licenciatura, que permite a aplicação de metodologias de ensino interdisciplinares com temas transversais, visando o aprendizado dos alunos. Dessa forma, este trabalho trata-se de um relato de experiência, cujo objetivo geral é descrever de forma detalhada e criteriosa as experiências e os aprendizados adquiridos pelos alunos durante a disciplina de Estágio Supervisionado IV. Utilizamos, neste trabalho, a pesquisa descritiva com abordagem qualitativa. Durante o estágio, tivemos a oportunidade de conhecer todas as séries do Ensino Médio (1º, 2º e 3º ano), ministrando aulas dialogadas, didáticas e experimentais, vivenciando de forma prática a regência e nos colocando como profissionais em seu ambiente. Concluímos que a utilização de metodologias didáticas no Ensino de Física possibilita a participação ativa dos alunos em sala de aula, deixando de lado o papel de ouvintes e colocando-os como protagonistas. Ou seja, as atividades realizadas no estágio ajudam o estudante de licenciatura a ter uma visão abrangente do espaço, da estrutura e da missão escolar
INTERNALISASI NILAI-NILAI PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KARAKTER PADA PESERTA DIDIK DI SD INPRES 2 WAGOM
Authors: Alhamid Ipa Salma , Nur Indria , Hasbullah
Published: August 2024

This research aims to plan the process of internalizing Islamic education values ​​in character building for students at Inpraes 2 Wagon Elementary School, implementing the process of internalizing Islamic education values ​​in character building for students at Inpres 2 Wagom Elementary School, evaluating the process of internalizing Islamic education values ​​in character building. in Inpres 2 Wagom Elementary School students. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method, a data mining method using interview methods, hearing aids, cameras and observation phones. Documentation. Primary data sources are the school principal and teacher. Data analysis methods use, Data Reduction (Data Redukcion), data presentation (Data Display), Data verification (Conduction/Drawing). The internalization of Islamic education values ​​in character formation at SD Inpres 2 Wagom is carried out by referring to the principle that students are assessed by looking at the extent of their understanding, appreciation and practice of students' behavior.
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM BERBASIS GOOGLE SITES DI SMP YAPIS 2 FAKFAK
Authors: Rinandi Sita , Nur Indria , Abdilah Fardan
Published: August 2024

The study aims at: (1) developing a learning media of Islamic Education based on Google Sites at Junior High School Yapis 2 Fakfak; (2) analyzing the validity level of the use of learning media of Islamic Education based on Google Sites at Junior High School Yapis 2 Fakfak; and (3) analyzing the effectiveness of the use of learning media of Islamic Education based on Google Sites at Junior High School Yapis 2 Fakfak.
The study employed a Research and Development method referring to the 4D model. The subjects for the validity test were media and material expert lecturers. Data were analyzed using qualitative, quantitative, and t-tests.
The findings show that: 1) the procedure to develop learning media of Islamic Education based on Google Sites at Junior High School YAPIS 2 Fakfak consists of: a) analyzing learning needs and goals, b) designing Google Sites media, c) developing Google sites media. 2) Results of validation examination of content/material obtained a percentage of 93.8 meaning that it is Strongly Valid, of product design obtained a percentage of 93.8% meaning that it is Strongly valid. The percentage of practicality tests from the small group was 82.2 (very practical), and 83 (very good) from the big group
Analysis of Formal and Informal Sources of Entrepreneurial Financing on the Performance of MSMEs in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Ayedun Taiwo , Olowofeso E. , Adeoye R. , Edewusi Damilola
Published: August 2024

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have been recognised as one of the drivers of economic growth in developed and developing economies. It contributes significantly to employment generation and Gross Domestic Products (GDP). However, in view of the current financial crisis experienced by many economies, due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, many economies have witnessed significant decline in finance flow to MSMEs, thus creating a funding gap for their operations. The study analysed the effect of formal source of finance (Bank Loan) and informal source of finance (Trade Credit) on the performance of MSMEs. The study's objectives are to examine the effect of Bank Loan (BL) on profitability of MSMEs and effect of Trade Credit (TC) on sales turnover. Survey research design was employed on registered MSMEs in Lagos State with a sample size of six hundred and sixty-five (665) determined using Cochran's formula from the population of registered MSMEs in Lagos State. Data were obtained through Primary sources with the use of structured questionnaire using simple random technique. Analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that TC had β = 2 0.891; R = 0.828; t-value = 35.642; p < 0.05 while BL with β 2 =0.775; R = 0.638; t-value = 33.894 and p < 0.05; respectively. This revealed that TC has stronger effect on MSMEs' performance than BL indicating that MSMEs make more profit through TC than BL. The study recommends that, financial policy that ensures availability and accessibility of loans to MSMEs through Deposit Money Banks should be developed as well as creating awareness for alternative micro credit schemes that could cushion the effect of Covid- 19 on the performance of MSMEs.
Tax Digitalisation and Revenue Tax Compliance: The Empirical Approach
Authors: Adesoga Adefulu , Makinde Grace , Akinyosoye Olanrewaju , Nwankwere Idowu
Published: August 2024

This paper investigated the effect of tax digitalisation dimensions on revenue tax compliance of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Abuja, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was implemented in retrieving data from 603 employees of the Federal Inland Revenue Service in Abuja, Nigeria. The simple random sampling technique was applied. Also, reliability and validated tests were conducted on the adapted questionnaire before using it for the study. The multiple regression analysis results revealed that tax digitalisation dimensions had a positive and significant effect on revenue 2 tax compliance [(Adj. R = 0.733, (F (4, 598) = 415.220, p<0.05)] with electronic reporting as the best predictor on revenue tax compliance. Management of FIRS should encourage submitting tax returns online, accept payment online, and ensure electronic reporting sharing of up-to- date information to improve revenue tax compliance.
Cisplatin-Induced Oral Mucositis Prevention: Nigella sativa’s Anti-Inflammatory Role through NFκB Pathway
Authors: Kadarullah Oke , Tamtomo Didik Gunawan , Wasita Brian , Setiamika Made , Prayitno Adi , Widyaningsih Vitri , Soetrisno Soetrisno
Published: August 2024

Prevention of Cisplatin-induced oral mucositis (OM) Presents substantial challenges due to its association with oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and NFκB pathway activation. This study aims to evaluate the potential of Nigella sativa (NS) extract in inhibiting a cisplatin-induced oral mucositis. Cisplatin-induced oral mucositis was modeled in experimental groups treated with varying doses of NS extract (125, 250 and 500 mg/kg BW), compared to negative controls and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) as a positive control. Expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) were analysed under Western blot analysis, the p50 and p65 gene expression level was determined by qRT-PCR analysis. NS extract notably inhibited TNF-α expression compared to the negative control group, akin to the positive control (NAC). Additionally, NS extract exhibited a dose-dependent regulation of NFκB pathway subunits (p50 and p65) towards levels closer to the baseline, indicating its potential in modulating the inflammatory pathway. The findings suggest that NS extract possesses promising therapeutic potential in mitigating inflammation and NFκB pathway activation in cisplatin-induced oral mucositis.
HIGHLIGHTS
               As far as we have seen, similar studies in experimental animals using Nigella sativa oil related to histopathological findings of oral mucositis due to cisplatin. This study demonstrated Nigella sativa (NS) extract’s potential in mitigating cisplatin-induced oral mucositis (OM) by inhibiting TNF-α and modulating NFκB pathway subunits (p50 and p65). This highlights NS extract as a promising therapeutic agent for OM associated with cisplatin treatment.
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The Impact of Blended Learning an Educational Innovation as on Student Character Building in Islamic Religious Education
Authors: Salim Salim , Prasetia Mohamad Aji , Bagas F. Muhammad , Rohman Fatkhur , Abdurrahman Abdurrahman
Published: August 2024

Technological developments are thought to be capable of bringing about changes in various aspects, including education. We have implemented various technologically-driven educational innovations to enhance the quality of education and accomplish educational objectives. One aspect of innovation in education is the implementation of a mixed learning system, also known as hybrid learning, is one aspect of education innovation. The goal of this research is to assess how blended learning, an educational innovation, impacts students' affective abilities, particularly their self-actualization and self-efficacy in Islamic religious education. Islamic religious education aims to instill a type of character education in students, making the implementation of educational innovation in the form of new conceptual mechanisms for learning crucial. The goal is to capture students' attention and achieve more quantifiable religious learning goals through character education. We conducted this research at MAN Medan School, which has a student population of 720. We used the Slovin method for the sampling technique, resulting in a random sample of 258 students. We used the confirmatory factor analysis method to test the research variables. The research results indicate that blended learning positively impacts self-efficacy, with a critical ratio of 8.282 and a significance level exceeding 1.96 at a significance level of 5%. Meanwhile, blended learning has a positive influence on self-actualization with a critical ratio of 3.323 and a significance level of the critical ratio above 1.96 with a significance level of 5%.
Fingergan
Authors: Neeshma S N  , Naila N N  , Harikrishnan S R
Published: August 2024

Latent fingerprints are often of low quality, characterized by unclear ridge structures, uneven contrast, or overlapping patterns. Despite these challenges, they are crucial for criminal identification. Enhancing these latent fingerprints is essential for accurately identifying suspects. Our proposed method improves latent fingerprint enhancement by leveraging prior knowledge of fingerprint structures, represented through a dictionary of reference orientation patches derived from high-quality fingerprints. This approach involves estimating ridge orientation and ridge frequency for the latent fingerprint. We introduce a novel method that frames latent fingerprint enhancement as a constrained fingerprint generation problem within a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) framework, which we call FingerGAN. This network ensures that the enhanced latent fingerprint is nearly indistinguishable from the true fingerprint in terms of the fingerprint skeleton map weighted by minutia locations and the orientation field regularized by the FOMFE model. Since minutiae are crucial for fingerprint recognition and can be directly extracted from the fingerprint skeleton map, our holistic framework directly optimizes minutia information to significantly enhance latent fingerprint identification
Something Extraordinary
Authors: Hegland Frode , Grigar Dene
Published: August 2024

Explorations of work, primarily with text, in XR.
Economic, Social, and Demographic Aspects of Low Birth Rates in the Republic of Korea in the 21st Century
Authors: Проткова Е.В.
Published: August 2024

Аннотация. Институт семьи в развитых странах сильно изменился за последние 50 лет в связи с такими глобальными явлениями, как эмансипация, глобализация, индустриализация, урбанизация и изобретение противозачаточных средств. Особый интерес в этом плане представляет Республика Корея, которая в 2022 г. второй раз подряд стала страной с самым низким уровнем рождаемости. Цель данной работы — проанализировать, каким образом экономические, демографические и социальные факторы влияют на естественный прирост населения в Республике Корея. Анализ показал, что меры правительства по стимулированию рождаемости малоэффективны, так как не могут в достаточной мере удовлетворить потребности молодой семьи. Финансовая нестабильность, высокая конкуренция истощают население, что приводит к отказу от рождения детей, а патриархальная корпоративная культура и устаревшие представления о семей ной жизни давят на женщин, вынуждая их выбирать между карьерой и браком.

The institution of the family in developed countries has undergone significant transformations over the past five decades, influenced by global phenomena such as emancipation, globalization, industrialization, urbanization, and the advent of contraception. The Republic of Korea stands out as a prime example of this evolution, experiencing the lowest birth rates in the last two years. This study aims to analyze the influence of economic, demographic, and social factors on natural population growth in the Republic of Korea. The analysis reveals that government initiatives aimed at boosting birth rates have proven ineffective, as they fail to adequately address the needs of young families. Financial instability and intense competition deplete the population, discouraging childbirth, while patriarchal corporate cultures and antiquated notions offamily life impose pressures on women, compelling them to navigate between career and marriage
Nugent (2019) - Boundaries, Communities, and State-Making in West Africa. The Centrality of the Margins
Authors: Rey Matthieu
Published: August 2024

Recension : Paul Nugent, Boundaries, Communities, and State-Making in West Africa. The Centrality of the Margins, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2019, 610 p.
Rancang Bangun Game Edukasi Tebak Bendera Berbasis Game Development Life Cycle
Authors: Warisaji Taufiq Timur , Wardoyo Ari Eko , Sulistyo Henny Wahyu , Abdurrahman Ginanjar
Published: August 2024

Pembelajaran berbasis game yang banyak diterapkan menunjukkan bahwa game secara umum memiliki manfaat yang menghibur, motivasi, dan edukasi. Game dapat menjadi sarana pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan perkembangan otak manusia baik dari segi motorik, emosi, kognisi, semangat dan keseimbangan guna mengembangkan kemampuan otak anak. Pada penelitian ini akan dikembangkan apikasi game edukasi tebak bendera yang mempunyai target pengguna adalah para siswa sekolah dasar. Aplikasi game edukasi ini akan dibangun dan dikembangkan dengan berbasis android menggunakan metode GDLC. Adapun obyek game edukasi adalah bendera – bendera negara – negara di dunia. Hasil penelitian ini adalah bahwa aplikasi game dapat berjalan dan digunakan sesuai dengan apa yang telah direncanakan, yaitu menjadi media pembelajaran melalui permainan tebak bendera negara – negara di dunia. Hasil kuesioner juga menunjukkan bahwa aplikasi game yang telah dibuat memiliki prosedur permainan sederhana dan responsif, informasi yang disajikan juga jelas dan mudah dipahami, dalam pembelajaran aplikasi game ini berguna dan juga meningkatkan semangat belajar. Adapun kelemahan dari aplikasi game ini adalah dari hasil kuesioner aplikasi game masih dinilai tidak menarik. Hal ini dapat dijadikan pertimbangan oleh peneliti selanjutnya apabila ingin melakukan pengembangan dan perbaikan.
Penerapan Metode Hybrid AHP-TOPSIS Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pemilihan Program Studi Terbaik Di Universitas Islam Madura
Authors: Hozairi Hozairi , Qomar Ach. Nurul , Hoiriyah Hoiriyah , Wafi Abd.
Published: August 2024

Pemilihan program studi terbaik di Universitas Islam Madura berdasarkan Standar Pendidikan yang meliputi beberapa indikator diantaranya Standar isi, Standar proses, Standar kompetensi lulusan, Standar pendidik dan tenaga kependidikan, Standar sarana dan prasarana, Standar pengelolaan, Standar pembiayaan, dan Standar penilaian pendidikan. LPMI menghadapi kendala dalam proses pemilihan program studi terbaik yaitu masih menggunakan cara manual. Untuk menghasilkan ranking alternatif, metode hybrid AHP dan TOPSIS melalui dua proses yaitu pembobotan dan seleksi. Metode AHP digunakan untuk proses pembobotan. Sedangkan metode TOPSIS digunakan untuk melakukan proses seleksi, karena konsepnya sederhana, mudah dipahami, komputasinya efisien dan cepat. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prodi terbaik adalah Matematika, Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, dan Agrobisnis Perikanan. Aplikasi dapat mempermudah pihak LPMI untuk menilai kinerja prodi yang ada di UIM. Proses penentuan program studi terbaik jelas dan dapat dipertanggung jawabkan karena prosedurnya jelas.
Manajemen Persediaan Obat yang Efisien melalui Sistem Berbasis Web pada Griya Syifa’ul Linnas Bekasi
Authors: Nuroktaviani Khoerunnisa , Ismiyana Putri Dwi
Published: August 2024

Griya Syifa'ul Linnas is a cupping and iridiology health house which also provides various kinds of herbal medicines. In the activities of recording drug supplies, it is still done manually, such as collecting bills for buying drugs, recording the availability of drugs using a book. While the available medicines consist of various types, so they have several obstacles in terms of recording calculation errors, delays in preparing drug inventory reports caused by the accumulation of incoming and outgoing drug transaction data. If it is done manually continuously, it will cause data to be lost and damaged and it will take quite a long time to find information and check the availability of drugs. This research aims to help Griya in the process of recording and checking the availability of drugs. The proposed system was developed using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method. This website is based on a MySql database design and uses the PHP programming language. From this research, it can produce a website-based drug inventory information system that can be the right solution to handle incoming and outgoing drug transaction activities, produce accurate drug inventory reports, and help the process of monitoring drug inventory at Griya Syifa'ul Linnas to be more effective and efficient.
Hubungan Keteladanan Guru dengan Kemampuan Moral Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun di PAUD Terpadu I’aanatuth Thalibiin Perawang Barat
Authors: Yuniati Zahra , Hazizah Nur
Published: August 2024

Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif yang berbentuk korelasional. Populasi penelitian adalah pengawas sekolah, kepala sekolah serta 12 guru yang mengajar di kelas B1-B6 di PAUD Terpadu I’aanatuth Thalibiin Perawang Barat. Teknik pengambilan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik sampel total. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan angket, yang mana angket keteladanan guru diisi oleh pengawas sekolah dan kepala sekolah, sedangkan angket kemampuan moral anak diisi oleh guru. Teknik analisis data menggunakan nilai rata-rata (mean), standar devisiasi, tabel distribusi frekuensi relatif, dan korelasi product moment dengan bantuan SPSS 25.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keteladanan guru yang diberikan kepada anak berada pada kategori tinggi (T) dengan persentase sebesar 50 % dari skor ideal, kemudian kemampuan moral anak juga berada pada kategori tinggi (T) dengan persentase sebesar 41 %. Namun tentu saja kemampuan moral anak belum mencapai kategori sempurna karena masih ada beberapa anak yang berada pada kategori sangat rendah dengan persentase sebesar 4,1 %. Kemudian terdapat hubungan r antara keteladanan guru dengan kemampuan moral anak dengan memperoleh koefisien sebesar 0,336, dengan nilai signifikan Sig. (2-tailed) sebesar 0,108 dan nilai Person Correlation sebesar 1. Dengan demikian terdapat hubungan yang besar antara keteladanan guru dengan kemampuan moral anak usia 5-6 tahun di PAUD Terpadu I’aanatuth Thalibiin Perawang Barat.
PENGEMBANGAN PEMBELAJARAN PANTUN BERKAIT DENGAN MODEL PROJECT BASE LEARNING (PjBL)
Authors: Salamah Umi , Rokhyanto Rokhyanto , Muliyono Nurwakhid , Suyoto Suyoto
Published: August 2024

Pantun (rhymes) is an ancient poetry of Indonesia's intangible cultural heritage. This research aims to develop learning innovations related rhymes by PjBL model with a contextual approach and sociodrama methods. This research uses a qualitative approach and the Borg & Gall development method. Data collection techniques use diagnostic tests, observations and projects, while data analysis techniques use a flowing analysis model. Data verification was used using triangulation techniques. The research data source is junior high school students. Research Location in Malang. The results of data analysis show (1) the implementation of the PjBL learning model with a contextual approach, 98% of learners can make the cover and content of vocabulary used in daily conversations; (2) implementation of the PjBL learning model with a contextual approach and sociodrama method for learning related rhymes 100% complete. Students can change dialogue into related rhymes for role playing. The learning atmosphere is conducived and full of joy. Thus, it is concluded that the implementation of the development of the PjBL learning model with a contextual approach and sociodrama method creates an active, dynamic, fun and meaningful learning atmosphere. With these findings, it is recommended that secondary school teachers can use these findings for learning rhymes so that they are fun and meaningful for students, so that the nation's cultural heritage can be preserved and students' communication becomes more characterful and polite.
Denominal Nominals in Toba Batak: A Generative Transformational Study
Authors: Ambarita Esron
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this article  is  to  elaborate  denominal nominalsin  Toba  Batak  language from the view point of generative transformational study. The theory applied in this study is modified theory of Halle‟s model. Therefore, there are  six  components  of  sets  of  generative transformational rules as modified theory in this study, i.e. List of  Morphemes, Word Formation Rules, Filter, Orthographic Rules, Phonological Rules, and Dictionary. The data were analysedby applying modified theory with reference to Halle‟s theory as the main theory. The method of this study is descriptive qualitative. The data were collected by using observation and interview. The collected data are voice-recordings and writings. The research findings show  that  denominalnominals in Toba Batak language are  done  by  attaching  (1) prefix [par-],  (2) prefix [sa-],  (3)  infix [-ar-], (4) confix [ha-an], (5) confix[par-an], (6) and affix combination [pasi-]. The  resultof  the affixation processes generate complex words which have new  grammatical  and  lexical  meanings. Phoneme addition takes place in morphological process particularly with prefix [sa-]. The inflectional processes of attaching those affixes bring about  phonologicalidiosincracy,  therefore, such words must be processed in filter to generate acceptable words in Toba Bataklanguage.
Key Words: Denominal Nominals, Infelctional, Generative Transformational Study.
The Effect of Paraphrasing Strategy on the Students’ Ability in Comprehending Narrative Text at the Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 1 Mandrehe
Authors: Hidayati Daeli
Published: August 2024

Reading is one of English skills that should be mastered by students because through reading, readers get important information, ideas or opinions of text they read about. But the fact, the students of SMP Negeri 1 Mandrehe at the eighth grade in 2015/2016 are not able to get information of narrative text. So, the researcher tries to apply Paraphrasing Strategy to investigate its significant effect on the students’ ability in comprehending narrative text. Paraphrasing Strategy is restating information in reading activity by finding the main ideas of paragraphs and by getting the specific facts of a text in own words. In conducting the research, the research uses quasiexperimental design. The subject of this study is the eighth grade of SMP Negeri 1 Mandrehe in 2015/2016. The population of the research was consists of 103 students, the sample which consists of 68 students by cluster sampling. The data collected both of groups’ pre test, the data were normality and homogenous. The researcher did the treatment to the experimental group by using Paraphrasing Strategy. Based on the result of the data computation, it shown the mean score was 76.61 stated good. In the control group, the researcher taught the students by using conventional mathod. The result of post test was 61.47 stated adequate. Based on the result of hypothesis testing by using t-test, the researcher got tcount ≥ ttable (6.3347 ≥ 1.943 from the ttable with dk = 2(n-1) = 2(34-1) = 66 and the significance level is 5% (∝= 0.05). Because ttableto  dk 66 is not be found in the critic distribution t of value table, so ttable is interpolated to dk  60 is 2.000 with ttable  to dk 120 is 1.9880 So, ttable = t1/2(dk) = t0.025 x 66 = 1.943. Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. It can be conclude that there was a significant effect of Paraphrasing Strategy on the students’ ability in comprehending narrative text at the Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 1 Mandrehe in 2015/2016. Base on the analysis, the researcher suggest to the English teacher to use the strategy to teach the students. The strategy is Paraphrasing Strategy, it can solve the students problems, havefeedback, active and create the relation between teacher and student when teaching readingcomprehension especially in narrative text.
Keyword: Students’ Ability in Reading Comprehension, Paraphrasing Strategy
Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Wind Speed on Performance of Single-Slope Solar Still
Authors: Muntadher Mohammed Saeed Muntadhe , Hameed Hassanain , Abbass Assaad
Published: August 2024

Pure water is an essential element for human life and other living organisms, as well as for industrial and construction processes. Many technologies have been used to produce drinking water. Most of them depend on fossil fuels as an energy source, but due to the continuous rise in fuel prices, the phenomenon of global warming, the weakness of infrastructure in many developing countries, and other factors, renewable energy has become the ideal solution to be an energy source. In this study, the effect of air velocity on the internal vapor content and its relationship with the performance of a conventional single-slope solar still was investigated numerically by Comsol Multiphsics 5.3 software. It was found that the productivity of a solar still is directly affected by the air velocity directed towards the glass cover. The forced directed air works to cool the glass cover, which leads to an increase in the temperature difference between the turbid water layer and the transparent cover layer, which enhances the condensation rates of the vapor mass at the glass cover, thus increasing the yield rate. The results showed that the total productivity of fresh water increased by about 4.7%, 10.3%, and 16% when the air velocity on the glass cover was (1.5, 3, and 4.5) m/s, respectively, compared to 0.5 m/s.
Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Ramah Anak untuk Anak Usia Infancy
Authors: M. Mansyur  , Maltuful anam
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Bagaimana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Ramah Anak pada Anak Usia Dini yang sedang berada pada Tahap Infancy di Lembaga Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Ummul Quro Pamekasan. Peneliti menggunakan  pendekatan kualitatif  deskriptif  dengan  jenis  penelitiannya  adalah fenomenologis dengan tiga tekhnik pengumpulan data yaitu wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan analisis data menggunakan beberapa tahap yaitu pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Temuan pada penelitian ini menunjukan bahwasanya Pelaksanaan pembelajaran bahasa arab ramah anak untuk anak tahap infancy di pendidikan anak usia dini (PAUD) Ummul quro dilaksanakan dengan beberapa tahapan sebagai berikut, yaitu  Pertama, tahap perencanaan. Kedua, Tahap Penerapan dan Ketiga, Tahap Evaluasi.