bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
WANPRESTASI TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN PEMBAYARAN KLAIM DALAM PERJANJIAN ASURANSI PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Dewi Sri Amanda , Wardani Susilo
Published: February 2025

This study aims to determine and analyze the implementation of the agreement between the insured in the Education insurance at PT. AJB Bumiputera Purwokerto and to determine and analyze the legal efforts to resolve the default on the payment of education insurance claims made by PT. AJB Bumiputera 1912 Purwokerto. The data analysis method in this study adopts the normative legal method descriptively to describe the current state of the subject or object of research based on the observed facts. The results of the first study showed that the implementation of the insurance agreement gave rise to rights and obligations agreed upon between the insured and the insurer, namely PT. AJB Bumiputera 1912 Purwokerto. These rights and obligations include the fulfillment of payment of education insurance claims in accordance with the provisions stated in the policy. After the agreement was implemented, the policy payment to the insured at the policy maturity date did not receive payment so that the insurer had committed a default in the form of delays in payment of education insurance claims for PT. AJB Bumiputera 1912 Purwokerto. The results of the second study were efforts to resolve disputes over defaults due to late payment of claims by PT. AJB Bumiputera 1912 Purwokerto the insured demands compensation through mediation, lawsuit, and arbitration.
Adolescent Behavior in Implementing Clean and Healthy Living Practices through Local Wisdom-Based Character Education: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Yani Ahmad , Afrianto Indra , Syukran Muhammad , Noviyanti Rachman Wa Ode Nova , Muhamad Zuriati
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Adolescence is a crucial phase for the development of lifelong health behaviours. Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) is essential for enhancing public health, particularly among adolescents. This study focuses on the role of character education based on local wisdom in promoting PHBS among adolescents in Balaesang District, Donggala Regency.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2024, involving 150 adolescents aged 12-15 years. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and field observations. The study evaluated the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and actions towards PHBS and the impact of character education based on local wisdom. Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square test.
Results: The findings revealed significant relationships between knowledge (p = 0.004), attitudes (p = 0.001), and actions (p = 0.002) toward the implementation of PHBS. Character education based on local wisdom was found to strengthen adolescents' knowledge, attitudes, and actions, leading to improved implementation of PHBS.
Conclusion: Character education incorporating local wisdom plays a vital role in promoting clean and healthy behaviours among adolescents. Integrating cultural values with health education can effectively enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and actions of students, contributing to better public health outcomes.
Correlation of Responsive Caregiving with Child Development
Authors: Ichromy Ulfi Rifki , Suryawan Ahmad , Irmawati Mira
Published: February 2025

Introduction: Caregiving or parenting significantly impacts a child's growth and development. Responsive caregiving is regarded as the optimal caregiving model. Current research pertains to responsiveness and the cognitive and psychosocial development of children. However, research linking responsive caregiving to children’s development is still rarely conducted. This study aimed to determine the correlation between responsive caregiving patterns and child development.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on children aged 48 to 72 months in Bina Anaprasa kindergartens Surabaya within May 2024. Data collection was obtained through interviews and observation of interactions between caregivers and children. Responsiveness was measured using responsiveness criteria in the HOME assessment score. Child development was measured using Denver II. Denver II tests child development as general, which consist of gross-motor, language, fine motor and personal-social developments. Data analysis used a correlation test based on each variable’s scale. Ethical approval was obtained from Komite Etik RS Dr. Soetomo, and participants provided written informed consent.
Results: A total of 67 children from 4 kindergartens were included in this study. This study found 7 children (10.5%) with developmental delay. A significant relationship was found between parenting responsiveness and general child development [p=0.021; OR: 7.5 (1.31-42.76)]. If specified, fine motor development have significant relationship (p=0.006). However, there was no significant correlation between responsive caregiving and gross motor development (p=0.299), language development (p=0.060), and personal-social development (p=0.076).
Conclusion: Responsive caregiving was correlated with general child development and fine motor development. However, there was no correlation between responsive caregiving and other development parts. Although responsive caregiving is already widely recommended for optimal child growth and development, it is not routinely evaluated. We recommend routine assessment and caregiving training as early intervention. The limitation of this study is that the sample were homogeneous, and did not involve other influential variables such as nutritional intake and socioeconomic status. Further study addressing this limitation can be conducted.
Lesson learned from a snow leopard eco-camp program in Mongolia
Authors: Mijiddorj Nadia , Ganchudur Batbayar , Samelius Gustaf , Alexander Justine Shanti
Published: February 2025

Environmental education can efficiently engage individuals in addressing environmental chall- enges and promote collaboration among stake- holders. The aim of this paper was to understand how children participating in eco-camps perceived nature and the environment. Additionally, we aim to share our experiences from eight years of eco-camp activities conducted for sixth-grade students (aged 12-13 years) in the Gobi region of southern Mongolia. The program utilized active learning in snow leopard habitats. We used creative expressions, specifically write-ups such as poems, to capture the children's perceptions and feelings about nature. The findings revealed that the children participating in the program conveyed a sense of awe for nature and awareness of ecosystem services. Feedback from parents and teachers indicated that the program was effective at creating positive changes in the childrenʼs behavior. While short-term outcomes were evident, further investigation into the long- term sustainability of these changes are needed.
Strategi Kampanye Digital : Studi Kasus Pemanfaatan Media Sosial Oleh Kader Muda Perindo
Authors: Nurussyahadah Syallika , Rasyadi Adhitya Hafizh , Ayu Nia Rafa , Herliany Sagitha Dwi , Mafaza Taqya
Published: February 2025

Advances in information and communication technology, especially social media, have significantly changed the pattern of political communication in the digital era. Social media such as Instagram, X, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube are now important tools in political campaigns. This research aims to analyze the digital campaign strategy implemented by young cadres of the Indonesian Unity Party (Perindo) in the 2024 elections. The method used is qualitative research with a case study approach, with primary data obtained through in-depth interviews and descriptive data analysis from various sources such as books, articles, and documents. The results showed that Perindo Party's digital campaign strategy in utilizing social media proved effective in increasing public interaction and awareness of their political agenda.
Uji Daya Hambat Sabun Mandi Kombucha Bunga Telang Sebagai Produk Bioteknologi Farmasi Terhadap Bakteri Shigella dysentriae dan Vibrio cholera Dari Tiga Lokasi Budidaya Bunga Telang (Pekuncen, Ciwedus, Cigeblak)
Authors: Hussein Ahmad Saddam , Rezaldi Firman , Herjayanto Muh. , Yenny Ratna Fitry , Rusmana  , Humaidi Agus
Published: February 2025

Pemanfaatan kosmetik berbahan herbal merupakan salah satu gaya hidup yang perlu ditingkatkan dalam rangka menerapkan back to nature. Salah satu produk bioteknologi farmasi yang dapat dikembangkan sebagai antibakteri Shigella dysentriae dan Vibrio cholera yang berbahan dasar kombucha bunga telang adalah sabun mandi. Pemanfataan kosmetik bahan alam dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor lokasi budidaya yang digunakan sebagai sampel dalam ruang lingkup penelitian ini. Lokasi pengambilan sampel bunga telang dalam penelitian ini adalah kampung pekuncen, ciwedus, dan cigeblak yang berada dikota cilegon banten. Tiga lokasi budidaya tanaman tersebut digunakan adalah bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi mengenai potensi nya sebagai antibakteri dalam menghambat kedua pertumbuhan bakteri uji. Hasil penelitian ini telah membuktikan bahwa sabun mandi berbahan aktif kombucha bunga telang pada masing-masing formula dan tiga lokasi budidaya berkolerasi secara positif sebagai produk bioteknologi farmasi dan antibakteri Shigella dysentriae maupun Vibrio cholera. Konsentrasi 40% merupakan formula yang optimal dalam menghambat kedua pertumbuhan bakteri uji terutama yang berasal dari bunga telang yang dibudidayakan dari kampung pekuncen. Hal tersebut disebabkan karena adanya perbedaan dalam lokasi budidaya tanaman terutama ketinggian tempat menghasilkan kandungan senyawa metabolit yang berbeda-beda khususnya dalam penelitian ini sebagai antibakteri dalam menghambat kedua pertumbuhan bakteri uji.Â
Penerapan ANOVA Dengan Respon Data Count Pada Kasus Perkecambahan Serbuk Sari Jagung
Authors: Rusdiana Riza Yuli , Fariroh Indri
Published: February 2025

Pada bidang pertanian, ANOVA sering digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perlakuan (kategori) yang berbeda terhadap respon (kontinu). Penelitian di lapang banyak ditemukan kasus yang betujuan untuk mengevaluasi perbedaan perlakuan dimana respon berupa data count. Pada penelitian ini, akan dilakukan kajian analisis one way ANOVA pada respon berbentuk data count dengan menerapkan one way ANOVA standar, transformasi  dan pendekatan poisson. Data yang digunakan yaitu enam dataset pengamatan banyaknya kecambah serbuk sari jagung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan keputusan statistik dari keenam dataset memberikan keputusan konsisten pada masing-masing metode. Performa metode one way ANOVA standar dan pendekatan poisson memberikan kesimpulan yang sama pada masing-masing dataset. Berdasarkan kriteria AIC dan BIC, pendekatan poisson disarankan penggunaannya pada respon data count terlebih data count yang mengandung nilai nol. Metode ini tidak mewajibkan asumsi normalitas dan homoskedastisitas terpenuhi.
Pengabdian Masyarakat: Pembinaan Keluarga Tentang Gizi Seimbang dan Tumbuh Kembang Balita
Authors: Suryani Linda , Maharani Dea , Rahma Indah , Amelia Nur , Nurdiana  , Nurhaliza  , Rahmadani Nurul , Herrin Paquita Jafier , Tasya Puja Islami
Published: February 2025

Pembina keluarga tentang gizi seimbang dan tumbuh kembang balita merupakan upaya edukasi dan berdampingan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan sikap dan praktik orang tua dalam memenuhi kebutuhan gizi anak serta memantau tumbuh kembangnya program ini menekankan pentingnya penerapan pola makan gizi seimbang meliputi konsumsi karbohidrat protein lemak vitamin dan mineral sesuai dengan kebutuhan balita selain itu pembina juga mencakup kan informasi tentang pentingnya pemberian ASI eksklusif dan pemberian makanan pendamping ASI MPASI yang tepat serta memilih makanan sehat untuk mendukung tumbuh kembang optimal di sisi lain pembina ini membantu keluarga memahami tahapan tumbuh kembang balita dengan pembina yang tepat keluarga diharapkan dapat lebih memperhatikan kebutuhan gizi kesehatan balita sehingga mendukung tercapainya tumbuh kembang yang optimal serta mencegah timbulnya masalah gizi seperti stunting atau kegemukan program ini juga merupakan langkah strategis yang meningkatkan kualitas generasi penerus sebagai bagian dari upaya membangun sumber daya manusia yang unggul
Generasi Muda Peduli Hewan Laut Dilindungi: Peningkatan Pengetahuan di SMK Tolitoli Utara
Authors: Laheng Suardi , Putri Ika Wahyuni , Putri Dwi Utami , Aliyas  , LAHENG Yunifar , Firmasnyah  , Adam Lucky , Asril Gunawan  , Yulianingsih  , Ni’ma Fadilatun , Ulfiani  , Idris Safna
Published: February 2025

Keanekaragaman hayati di Kabupaten Tolitoli merupakan sumber daya berharga yang berkontribusi signifikan terhadap kemajuan dan kemakmuran negara. Namun, meningkatnya aktivitas penangkapan ikan terhadap spesies yang dilindungi dapat memicu kondisi overfishing, yang berpotensi mengancam kelestarian spesies tertentu. Untuk mengatasi permasalahan ini, diperlukan langkah-langkah konservasi yang mencakup pelestarian, perlindungan, serta pemanfaatan yang berkelanjutan.
Sebagai bagian dari upaya tersebut, kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat dilaksanakan di SMK Negeri 1 Tolitoli Utara, Desa Binontoan, Kabupaten Tolitoli, Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah. Kegiatan ini dilakukan melalui beberapa tahapan yang terencana. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa sosialisasi yang dilakukan mampu meningkatkan wawasan dan pengetahuan siswa SMK Negeri 1 Tolitoli Utara mengenai spesies hewan air yang dilindungi.
Improving Writing Culture through the “Simak Baca Pagi” Program in Students: Elementary School Literacy
Authors: Ilmi Nurizqi Aslama  , Fatmawati Nur Hasanah
Published: February 2025

The "Simak Baca Pagi" Program is a literacy program that aims to increase students' interest in reading and writing. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the program on the growth of the reading and writing culture of students in grade V of elementary school. Field research, or field research, is conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach. The data used in this study include primary data from interviews with teachers, principals, and students, as well as secondary data from references such as books, journals, and related scientific articles. The data collection techniques used include documentation, observation, and in-depth interviews. Data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing are the three main stages in the data analysis process. The results showed that the program, which involved habituating literacy every morning, providing a reading corner, and visiting the library, proved to be effective in increasing students' interest in reading, writing skills, and their critical thinking skills. The conclusion of this study is that literacy programs like this can be used as a model for the habituation of reading and writing activities that reflect a good literacy culture.
Sostenibilidad y mercadotecnia en la industria cafetera: Comparativa entre Starbucks y Tim Hortons
Authors: Montalvo Morales Jesús Alberto , Rodríguez Camacho Victoria , Solís Vázquez Sheila Yazmin , Castillo Borrego Juan Francisco
Published: February 2025

Franquicias como Starbucks y Tim Hortons quienes en estos tiempos se han empleado en una competencia por ser el mejor lugar para poder tomar un buen café, rodeado de un excelente servicio al cliente, teniendo así restaurantes en Canadá, Estados Unidos y el resto del mundo, se han enfrentado a lo que actualmente ha sido de un tema de interés el cual es el Desarrollo Sustentable, enfocándose en el Marketing, es por ello que el presente ensayo pretende realizar una comparativa entre estas dos grandes franquicias, tomando en cuenta la mercancía, comidas, bebidas y su café. También poder conocer las estrategias de marketing sustentable que han realizado para convertirse lo que hoy en día han sido como un ejemplo a seguir para todas las cafeterías, realizando un exhaustivo estudio de ambas franquicias, así como del Marketing Sustentable.
Expresión artística: estrategias de enseñanza y aprendizaje para la vinculación social en educación superior y en el subnivel inicial y preparatoria
Authors: Cadme Galabay Fanny Guadalupe , Pérez Paredes Verónica Andrea
Published: February 2025

La expresión artística se ha mantenido a lo largo de los años como una rama esencial debido a que permite que las sociedades demuestren sus habilidades y doten de su creatividad y arte a su comunidad y al mundo entero. El objetivo que se establece para el presente artículo va encaminado a determinar cuáles son las estrategias de enseñanza y aprendizaje para la vinculación social en educación superior y en el subnivel inicial y preparatoria de la expresión artística. La metodología aplicada se abordó desde un diseño no experimental, enfoque cuantitativo, considerando como técnica de recolección de datos la encuesta para la cual se empleó un cuestionario de ocho preguntas bajo escala de Likert direccionada a 40 docentes y estudiantes practicantes en el ámbito de expresión artística y de la asignatura de Educación Cultural y Artística. Los principales resultados dejaron en evidencia que si se han aplicado estrategias basadas en proyectos. De igual manera los docentes suelen incentivar a los estudiantes a participar en proyectos de vinculación con la comunidad lo que ha permitido enriquecer la vinculación social en el campo de las artes. Se concluyó que el arte y la expresión artística en la actualidad han acaparado mayor relevancia, por lo que, en el contexto estudiantil, también se ha proporcionado mayor importancia a estas disciplinas y si bien desde los proyectos de vinculación con la sociedad  que se desarrollan en las instituciones de tercer nivel, pueden ser aprovechados para impulsar la enseñanza de disciplinas arte y fomentar la expresión artística entre los estudiantes de subnivel inicial y preparatoria de educación básica.
Pelatihan Penggunaan Teknologi Green Screen Dalam Event
Authors: I Wayan Adi Pratama  , Marmaiyatno  , Ganang Adityo Prakoso  , Anak Agung Nyoman Sri Wahyuni
Published: February 2025

Tujuan diadakan kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pelatihan Penggunaan Teknologi Green Screen Dalam Event untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan skill dalam dunia event. Dalam pengabdian ini team pengabdian selaku narasumber menyampaikan dalam melaksanakan virtual event harus menguasai teknologi dan pemanfaatkan green screen dalam menggunakan beckground layar yang membuat manarik. Dalam pelatihan ini juga siswa/siswi juga diajarkan bagamana menjalankan aplikasi OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)  bagaimana dan menjalankan acara supaya waktu penampilan video dengan pembawa acara selaras hingga tidak terjadi kesalahan baik secara rundown. Setelah narasumber memberikan materi Para siswa/siswi yang datang di acara workshop ini memahami akan pentingnya penguasaan technologi terutma pemanfaatkan green screen dalam event virtual supaya layer dalam event tersebut tidak monoton dan selalu menarik
Cuidado de pessoas com sobrepeso e obesidade na Atenção Primária
Authors: Lindner Sheila Rubia , Coelho Elza Berger Salema , Colussi Claudia Flemming , Warmling Deise , Araújo Carolina Abreu Henn de , Faust Sabrina Blasius , Portes Virgínia de Menezes , Campos Dalvan Antonio De
Published: February 2025

Introdução: A obesidade é um problema mundial de saúde pública. No Brasil, acomete 24,3% da população adulta, enquanto 61,4% convive com excesso de peso. Tem grande impacto econômico e nas condições de saúde da população. Deve ser foco das ações assistenciais de nível primário. Objetivo: Analisar a contribuição de um curso de especialização a distância na qualificação dos médicos da Atenção Primária à Saúde para a prevenção e o cuidado de pessoas com sobrepeso e obesidade. Métodos: Pesquisa avaliativa, de abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa, realizada com 88 médicos que cursaram a especialização para atenção das pessoas com sobrepeso e obesidade, a distância, de 2020 a 2022, ofertada pela Universidade Aberta do Sistema Único de Saúde (UNA-SUS) da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). Foi aplicada pesquisa em dois momentos, sobre os resultados da formação acerca dos conhecimentos, das práticas e das percepções sobre a temática, e comparados os resultados pré e pós-curso. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva e analítica, com aplicação do teste de Mann Whitney e análise de conteúdo para exploração dos resultados qualitativos. Resultados: Obteve-se melhora dos indicadores analisados ao comparar-se o pré e o pós-curso. Com a formação, os médicos puderam aprimorar seus conhecimentos, qualificar suas práticas profissionais na atenção aos usuários, bem como alcançaram melhora na percepção sobre a sua aptidão e da equipe em intervir no cuidado das pessoas com excesso de peso. Destacam-se o aumento do conhecimento sobre a linha de cuidado, a inserção da realização de avaliações antropométricas nos atendimentos e a qualificação da atenção individual aos usuários, que evoluíram do conceito “regular” para “bom” no questionário final. Conclusões: A oferta educacional disponibilizada foi capaz de promover o aumento do conhecimento acerca da linha de cuidado, dos instrutivos e materiais normativos vigentes para o cuidado do excesso de peso. As práticas nos territórios de atuação foram qualificadas, com a incorporação de avaliações do estado nutricional e o fortalecimento da abordagem individual, coletiva e intersetorial. O olhar acerca da obesidade foi ampliado, reconhecendo-se a relevância da abordagem multiprofissional e a articulação da equipe para o enfrentamento da problemática, permeada por múltiplos fatores e determinantes sociais.
Strategies to Enhance Customer Loyalty at UD Bajuber Print Gresik
Authors: Romadhon Harist , Surianto Moh Agung
Published: February 2025

Bajuber Print is a printing company that prioritizes customer satisfaction in a highly competitive printing industry. This study aims to identify various factors influencing customer loyalty using a qualitative approach, including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and direct observation. The data analysis revealed that consistent service quality, value-aligned pricing, positive customer experiences, and attractive loyalty programs are key factors in building and maintaining customer loyalty. These findings provide valuable strategic insights for Bajuber Print to formulate effective measures to enhance customer loyalty while strengthening the company's position in a competitive market.
IMPLEMENTASI RONDE KEPERAWATAN DALAM UPAYA MENINGKATKAN PENGETAHUAN PERAWAT
Authors: Anggi Regita Bella , Elasari Yunina , Yeni Wulandari Rizki
Published: February 2025

One of the things that can cause the healing process to take longer is a nurse's lack of knowledge performing nursing rounds, which can lead to subpar medical care. Ignoring nursing rounds puts patients at risk for physical dysfunction, life-threatening conditions, and worsening of the illness. Situations such as these have the potential to harm patients because they make nursing service providers less professional and provide lower-quality care. The objective of this activity is to find out and optimize the implementation of nursing rounds.The methods used in this activity include assessment, analysis of study results, implementation and evaluation of activities. A nursing management problem was found, namely that the implementation of nursing rounds was not optimal. The review and analysis of the study results was carried out on February 12 - March 9 2024. Implementation and evaluation regarding nursing round education was carried out on April 3 2024.According to the implementation findings, every nurse in the Siger room participated in the activity and had pre- and post-test scores between 60 and 75 and 85 and 95, respectively. It is intended that nurses will be dedicated to carrying out nursing rounds in compliance with SOPs for actions conducted in line with the available SOPs for nursing rounds.
Central Asian Cultures, Arts, and Architecture
Authors: Kia Ardi
Published: February 2025

This book invites readers on a journey through time, to explore the multifaceted history of Central Asia. Through transcontinental passages such as the Silk Road, the book provides links among the major civilizations of China, India, Persia, and the Mediterranean, which in turn influences the characteristics of the region and beyond. For over seven thousand years, Central Asian residents have left a record of distinguished cultural artifacts. Like creators and innovators of any age or period, they sought to respond as creatively as possible to the necessities of their societies as a whole, and those of their individual patrons. In doing so they have given us a timeless source through which we can detect the dynamic stages of their creativity throughout history, as well as the breadth of our own rich cultural and artistic heritage.
The Myth of an Afterlife
Authors: Martin Michael , Augustine Keith
Published: February 2025

Because every single one of us will die, most of us would like to know what—if anything—awaits us afterward, not to mention the fate of lost loved ones. Given the nearly universal vested interest in deciding this question in favor of an afterlife, it is no surprise that the vast majority of books on the topic affirm the reality of life after death without a backward glance. But the evidence of our senses and the ever-gaining strength of scientific evidence strongly suggest otherwise.

In The Myth of an Afterlife: The Case against Life after Death, Michael Martin and Keith Augustine collect a series of contributions that redress this imbalance in the literature by providing a strong, comprehensive, and up-to-date casebook of the chief arguments against an afterlife. Divided into four separate sections, this collection opens with a broad overview of the issues, as contributors consider the strongest evidence of whether or not we survive death—in particular the biological basis of all mental states and their grounding in brain activity that ceases to function at death. Next, contributors consider a host of conceptual and empirical difficulties that confront the various ways of “surviving” death—from bodiless minds to bodily resurrection to any form of posthumous survival. Then essayists turn to internal inconsistencies between traditional theological conceptions of an afterlife—heaven, hell, karmic rebirth—and widely held ethical principles central to the belief systems supporting those notions. In the final section, authors offer critical evaluations of the main types of evidence for an afterlife.

Fully interdisciplinary, The Myth of an Afterlife: The Case against Life after Death brings together a variety of fields of research to make that case, including cognitiveneuroscience, philosophy of mind, personal identity, philosophy of religion, moralphilosophy, psychical research, and anomalistic psychology. As the definitive casebookof arguments against life after death, this collection is required reading for anyinstructor, researcher, and student of philosophy, religious studies, or theology. It issure to raise provocative issues new to readers, regardless of background, from thosewho believe fervently in the reality of an afterlife to those who do not or are undecidedon the matter.
Show Me the Evidence
Authors: Haskins Ron , Margolis Greg
Published: February 2025

The first comprehensive history of the Obama administration's evidence-based initiatives. From its earliest days, the Obama administration planned and enacted several initiatives to fund social programs based on rigorous evidence of success. Ron Haskins and Greg Margolis tell the story of sixspanning preschool and K-12 education, teen pregnancy, employment and training, health, and community-based programs.

Readers will appreciate the fast-moving descriptions of the politics and policy debates that shaped these federal programs and the analysis of whether they will truly reshape federal social policy and greatly improve its impacts on the nation's social problems.

Based on interviews with 134 individuals (including advocates, officials at the Office of Management and Budget and the Domestic Policy Council, Congressional staff, and officials in the federal agencies administering the initiatives) as well as Congressional and administration documents and news accounts, the authors examine each of the six initiatives in separate chapters. The story of each initiative includes a review of the social problem the initiative addresses; the genesis and enactment of the legislation that authorized the initiative; and the development of the procedures used by the administration to set the evidence standard and evaluation requirementsincluding the requirements for grant applications and awarding of grants.
A Gateway to the Kabbalah
Authors: Wernick Eugene A.
Published: February 2025

This brand-new title offers the reader an accessible and chronological presentation of the history and development of this most unique of philosophies. What were the political influences on its development? How much impact did other cultures have? Learn and explore as you go along on this historical journey. Perfect for adult education sessions or Hebrew high school discussions.
An Archaeology of Resistance
Authors: González-Ruibal Alfredo
Published: February 2025

An Archaeology of Resistance: Materiality and Time in an African Borderland studies the tactics of resistance deployed by a variety of indigenous communities in the borderland between Sudan and Ethiopia. The Horn of Africa is an early area of state formation and at the same time the home of many egalitarian, small scale societies, which have lived in the buffer zone between states for the last three thousand years. For this reason, resistance is not something added to their sociopolitical structures: it is an inherent part of those structures—a mode of being. The main objective of the work is to understand the diverse forms of resistance that characterizes the borderland groups, with an emphasis on two essentially archaeological themes, materiality and time, by combining archaeological, political and social theory, ethnographic methods and historical data to examine different processes of resistance in the long term.
A Thesaurus of English Word Roots
Authors: Danner Horace Gerald
Published: February 2025

Horace G. Danner’s A Thesaurus of English Word Roots is a compendium of the most-used word roots of the English language. As Timothy B. Noone notes in his foreword: “Dr. Danner’s book allows you not only to build up your passive English vocabulary, resulting in word recognition knowledge, but also gives you the rudiments for developing your active English vocabulary, making it possible to infer the meaning of words with which you are not yet acquainted. Your knowledge can now expand and will do so exponentially as your awareness of the roots in English words and your corresponding ability to decode unfamiliar words grows apace. This is the beginning of a fine mental linguistic library: so enjoy!”

In A Thesaurus of English Word Roots, all word roots are listed alphabetically, along with the Greek or Latin words from which they derive, together with the roots’ original meanings. If the current meaning of an individual root differs from the original meaning, that is listed in a separate column. In the examples column, the words which contain the root are then listed, starting with their prefixes, for example, dysacousia, hyperacousia. These root-starting terms then are followed by terms where the root falls behind the word, e.g., acouesthesia and acoumeter. These words are followed by words where the root falls in the middle or the end, as in such terms as bradyacusia and odynacusis.. In this manner, A Thesaurus of English Word Roots places the word in as many word families as there are elements in the word.

This work will interest linguists and philologists and anyone interested in the etymological aspects of English language.
The Massacre of the Innocents
Authors: Carter Warren
Published: February 2025

In The Massacre of the Innocents: Studies in the Cultural Afterlife of a Gospel Scene, Warren Carter examines some fifty instances of the interpretation of the Matthean “Massacre of the Innocents” (Matt 2:16-18). He emphasizes the agency of interpreters, who in their particular contexts and media, “think with” the shocking Matthean scene to address the often-tragic circumstances of their audiences. He argues throughout that the structure of the Gospel scene facilitates this “thinking with.” The scene is structured as a triad of power relations with a tyrant (Herod), victims (infants and parents), and violent means of tyranny (the massacre). Interpreters use this triad of power relations to identify tyrant/s, victims, and means of tyranny in their own situations. Carter illustrates the use of this triad of power relations across two millennia, in numerous socio-political contexts, and media as diverse as sermons, images, poems and hymns, dramas and festivals, films, novels, Christmas carols, and Children’s Bibles.
Utility of Early Chest Computed Tomography to Assess COVID-19 Prognosis: A Retrospective Cohort of 166 Hospitalized Patients in Southern Iran
Authors: Keshavarzi Farideh , Fallahi Mohammadjavad , Baghaei Abdolmehdi , Jafari Seyed Hamed , Gholami Mahsa
Published: February 2025

Background: Chest computed tomography (CT)-derived findings pose clinical value in detecting high-risk COVID-19 patients. Objectives: This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess poor hospital prognosis in COVID-19 patients using on-admission chest CT findings. Methods: This study included 166 hospitalized COVID-19 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 from October to December 2020 in Southern Iran. Demographic variables, on-admission clinical and laboratory data, and on-admission high-resolution chest CT (HRCT) such as visual lung involvement score, distribution, area, main pattern, and related features, as well as short-term follow-up during the hospital stay, were extracted. Poor prognosis was defined as ICU admission, need for invasive mechanical ventilation, development of acute respiratory distress syndrome, or death. Results: The COVID-19 patients with poor prognosis had a significantly higher visual lung involvement score compared to those without poor prognosis (20 [IQR: 14, 23] vs. 13 [IQR: 10, 17]; P < 0.0001). The two groups were not statistically different for other HRCT findings. In a multivariable model, lung involvement score was the only statistically significant independent variable for in-patient COVID-19 poor prognosis (odds ratio: 1.197 [95% confidence interval: 1.064, 1.348]; P = 0.003). Conclusions: On-admission chest CT findings can potentially be utilized to evaluate prognosis and guide the treatment strategy of hospitalized COVID-19 patients as early as during the emergency ward stay.
Arithmetic on the Cheap
Authors: Boccuni Francesca ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2025

Scottish Neologicism aims to found arithmetic on full second-order logic and Hume’s Principle, stating that the number of the Fs is identical with the number of the Gs if, and only if, there are as many Fs as Gs. However, Neologicism faces the problem of the logical ontology, according to which the underlying second-order logic involves ontological commitments. This paper addresses this issue by substituting second-order logic by Boolos’s plural logic, augmented by the Plural Frege Quantifier F modelled on Antonelli’s Frege Quantifier. The resulting theory (PHP) interprets second-order Peano arithmetic. Its ontological innocence is assessed: PHP offers an alternative that solves the problem of the logical ontology pervading Neologicism.
Pengaruh Penambahan Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC) dengan Plasticizer Gliserol terhadap Sifat Fisik Plastik Biodegradable Berbahan Dasar Durian (Durio Zibethinus)
Authors: Gusriandi Dedi , Ratnawulan Ratnawulan
Published: February 2025

Synthetic plastics that are currently widely used pose a threat to the environment as they are non-biodegradable and derived from non-renewable petrochemical sources. The use of plastics has generated hundreds of millions of tons of waste per year globally while the average usage time is less than 25 minutes. Making biodegradable plastics with materials such as starch, gluten, and guar gum is one way to overcome the problems of using synthetic plastics. One of the materials that can be used as biodegradable is durian seed starch. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the addition of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) concentration on the physical characteristics of durian seed-based biodegradable plastics. This research is experimental, with the concentration of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) added as an independent variable and the mass of starch, sorbitol plasticizer, distilled water, and sample thickness of 0.24 mm as control variables. The tests carried out include tensile strength and elongation tests as well as water resistance tests and biodegradation tests. This research was conducted by varying CMC, namely 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, and 35% (w/w starch) using 5 grams of durian seed starch as the mixing material and 3 ml of sorbitol plasticizer as the plasticizer concentration. This study showed that the addition of starch with CMC concentration up to 35% w/w had an impact on the tensile strength and elongation values of the plastic. The weight loss percentage of the biodegradable polymer increased when CMC concentration was added, and the water resistance level decreased when CMC concentration was added in amounts up to 35% w/w starch.
Prototipe Monitoring dan Controlling Lampu Ruangan Bersekat Kaca via Bluetooth Menggunakan Smartphone
Authors: Saputra M. Yudis Hardi , Sulaiman Sulaiman
Published: February 2025

Smart home technology continues to evolve, offering convenience and ease in managing electronic devices. One essential aspect of smart home systems is lighting control. This study aims to design and implement a prototype system for monitoring and controlling room lights separated by glass partitions using Bluetooth technology integrated with a smartphone. The research methodology includes hardware design using an Arduino Uno microcontroller, HC-05 Bluetooth module, and supporting sensors, as well as the development of an Android application as the user interface. The system is designed to control lights wirelessly, even in rooms with glass partitions. Tests were conducted to evaluate the reliability of the Bluetooth connection, system responsiveness, and ease of use of the application. The results show that the prototype successfully controlled lights within an optimal range of up to 10 meters, even with glass partitions. The developed smartphone application could display the real-time status of the lights and allowed users to switch them on or off with a response time of less than one second.in conclusion, this prototype provides an effective solution for lighting control in homes or workspaces, enhancing energy efficiency and offering greater convenience for users. This technology has the potential to be widely adopted in cost-effective and user-friendly smart home systems.
An Integrative Research Study on Changing Coping Mechanisms and Personality Traits for Adults
Authors:   Doctoral School of Psychology Ion Creanga State Pedagogical University, Chisinau, Moldova, Mocanu Maria Nicoleta
Published: February 2025

The study of stress is of high importance for the development of new and innovative strategies of learning for adults. This study aimed to change / improve of coping mechanisms and personality traits of the adult through specific integrative interventions, as a result of participation in the psychological intervention program, in relation to a series of variables, such as: cognitive emotional coping, behavioural coping and personality traits. The sample was made up of 24 adults aged between 22 – 44 years old, split into two equal groups: one experimental group and one control group. The data collection was carried out by the survey method based on questionnaires: CERQ (cognitive emotional coping), SACS (behavioural coping) and ZKPQ (Alternative Five Factor Personality Questionnaire). The data analysis was carried out through Wilcoxon test and U Mann Whitney test. Compared to the control group, we managed to significantly decrease in the experimental group: self-blame, rumination, catastrophizing, blaming others and to increase acceptance, positive refocusing, refocusing on planning, re-evaluation positive, putting into perspective (cognitive emotional coping). Also, for behavioural coping, we significantly decreased in the experimental group: seeking support, impulsive action, avoidance, antisocial action, indirect action, aggressive action and increased assertiveness, social relationship and cautious action. Also, for the five personality traits impulsivity, aggressiveness, neuroticism anxiety and desirability scores are significantly lower and sociability and activity scores in the experimental group augmented. Performing integrative psychological group sessions makes it possible to improve/change cognitive, emotional and behavioural coping mechanisms in adulthood and personality traits.
Discussion on the Origin of Happiness Below Philosophical and Theological Perspective
Authors:   University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (USSH - VNUHCM) Vietnam, Van Chien PhD. Dinh
Published: February 2025

Before going into this topic, we must clarify the concept of "Happiness" from the perspective of "Philosophers". as well as the term "Happiness" of "Theologians". If "Philosophy" studies happiness from the perspective of human reason and that reason proves that happiness is the satisfaction of human's internal "material and spiritual" needs in a direct or indirect way (the current understanding is that this perception is proven from scientific theory). Or we can understand Philosophy as the truth of reason. Then "Theology" of happiness belongs to the belief of man about God revealing the world (God's revelation to man is to create needs for man and give man to satisfy those needs), Theology is the truth of faith. However, that faith is not only expressed in words but must be lived out in real life of man. And that happiness lies nowhere else but in the truth of truth. Man's happiness is the truth that reigns in the relationship between man and God and between man and man. Jesus said: “The truth will set you free” [John 8:32]. That is true liberation, that is true liberation. Truth is truth.
Diez recomendaciones para escribir una narrativa clínica para ser publicada
Authors: Amezcua Manuel
Published: February 2025

La narrativa clínica es un relato escrito que describe una experiencia asistencial significativa desde la perspectiva del profesional de la salud, basada en una observación detallada y reflexiva. Se trata de un diseño que proporciona información de naturaleza cualitativa, encontrando su encaje en revistas sensibles a enfoques fenomenológicos de la investigación en salud. Artículo de formato breve, el autor, a través de un ejercicio reflexivo sobre la práctica clínica, intenta capturar la complejidad, los desafíos y las lecciones derivadas de una interacción asistencial, promoviendo una comprensión más profunda del cuidado en salud. Su contenido combina la descripción de hechos reales y vividos con una reflexión personal, destacando los aspectos humanos de la relación con las personas [Fragmento de texto].
Pengaruh Teologi Ibadah Kontekstual dan Pemuridan terhadap Pertumbuhan Jemaat
Authors: Ivone Sri Wengkau  , Tonny Andrian Stefanus  , Ester Yunita Dewi
Published: February 2025

This research examines the application of contextual theology in the organisation of worship and the discipleship process as an effort by the church to remain relevant in the face of social and cultural dynamics and the times. Through a comprehensive literature review, this research integrates various theories and models, including translation, anthropology, praxis, synthetic, and transcendental models, to reveal how the church can translate the teachings of the Christian faith adaptively and thoroughly. Contextualised worship does not only serve as a religious ritual, but also as a means of interaction between faith and the daily life of the congregation, thus encouraging active engagement and continuous spiritual growth. In addition, structured and holistic discipleship has proven effective in shaping character, faith maturity, and spiritual leadership, through the integration of spiritual, intellectual, and emotional aspects. The research also discusses the evolution of worship practices from the Old Testament to the New Testament, as well as identifying contemporary challenges such as the shift between traditional and modern worship. The results show that the implementation of church principles that are constantly renewed is key to success in maintaining fidelity to biblical values while remaining responsive to changing times. Future research recommendations include empirical studies across different cultural backgrounds, comparative analysis of contextual worship models, evaluation of discipleship programmes, and exploration of technology integration in worship settings. The findings make a significant contribution to the development of church practices that are inclusive, adaptive, and able to build vibrant communities of faith that are responsive to today's global challenges. The research also highlights the importance of inter-generational dialogue and community strengthening through innovative ministry activities, thereby encouraging positive social transformation and supporting the sustainability of the church's mission in an era of complex globalisation. The findings affirm the commitment of the real church.
The Students’ Perception of The Impacts of Classroom Physical Environment towards Students’ English Learning Motivation
Authors: Orun Putri Anugraheli Ramba
Published: February 2025

The primary objective of this study is to examine the correlation between students’ perceptions of the Classroom Physical Environment and their motivation to learn English at SMP Negeri 1 Biak Timur. A quantitative methodology was employed for both data collection and analysis. The research utilized a questionnaire to gauge students’ perceptions of the physical classroom environment, alongside a motivation scale tailored for English learning. The research sample consisted of 30 randomly selected students. Results from the data analysis, conducted using the chi-square statistical test, revealed a calculated chi-square value of 17.0417, surpassing the critical value of 9.488 at a significance level of 0.05, with degrees of freedom of (df=4). This indicates a significant association between students’ perceptions of the Classroom Physical Environment and their motivation to learn English. The implications of these findings for instructional methodologies are discussed comprehensively, along with suggestions for future research endeavors.
Sarcasm, Criticism, and Social Commentary: A Speech Act Analysis of Tahilalats Digital Comics
Authors: Rahmatika Wina Riski
Published: February 2025

This study examines expressive illocutionary speech acts in Mindblowon's Tahilalats comic on Instagram using a descriptive qualitative research method. The findings identify 122 instances of expressive illocutionary speech acts, which are classified into seven categories: gratitude (24 instances), criticism (116 instances), sympathy (15 instances), praise (16 instances), greetings (21 instances), blaming (9 instances), and apologies (21 instances).  Criticism emerges as the most dominant speech act, reflecting the characteristic use of sarcastic humor and social satire in Tahilalats comics. In contrast, blaming is the least frequent speech act, suggesting a tendency to avoid direct confrontation. This study demonstrates that Tahilalats comics effectively employ expressive illocutionary speech acts to establish emotional connections between characters and readers.