bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinants of Sustainable Energy Saving Behavior among University Students in Malaysia: A Case Study of Management & Science University (MSU)
Authors: Babatunde Kazeem Alasinrin , Wakimin Nur Fadzlunnisaa , Zakaria Siti Haslini Binti , Soman Miney , Charman Ken
Published: October 2023

The increasing energy demand and its impact on climate change pose serious challenges to environmental sustainability. University students, as future leaders and decision-makers, have the potential to adopt and promote sustainable energy-saving behavior in their communities. However, the factors influencing their energy-saving practices are poorly understood, especially in the Malaysian context. Using a cross-sectional survey design, this research examines the factors influencing energy-saving behavior among students of MSU. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to MSU students, covering demographic details and variables related to energy-saving behavior and its determinants. The study employed stratified random sampling and used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) for data analysis. The results show that social norms and perceived control over students’ behaviors are the only significant factors affecting sustainable behavior to save energy among students. At the same time, environmental awareness, energy literacy, and personal attitudes have no significant effect. Social norms are the strongest driver of energy-saving behavior, followed by perceived behavioral control. The findings suggest that interventions and policies to foster sustainable energy-saving behavior among students should focus on enhancing social norms and perceived behavioral control. This research fills the knowledge gap by offering specific insight into sustainable energy-saving behavior among Malaysian university students.
Employer’s Satisfaction on Accounting Internship in Digital Learning Environment
Authors: Saidin Amilia , Adanan Siti Azrina , Sani A’ieshah Abdullah , Bustamam Khair Syakira
Published: October 2023

The accounting profession plays a vital role in organizations’ financial stability and transparency, making it imperative to examine the satisfaction levels of employers regarding the quality and preparedness of accounting interns. Limited knowledge about how employers perceive the value of accounting interns who have engaged in digital learning experiences throughout their undergraduate studies is known. The study aims to examine the impact of digital learning environments on employer satisfaction with accounting interns in three different aspects, namely technical and functional skills, communication skills and organizational management skills. The study surveyed a sample of employers that had hosted accounting internships in 2022. The findings of this study revealed that employers have a high level of satisfaction towards accounting interns in the digital learning environment. This has significant implications for various stakeholders, including educational institutions, employers, accounting interns and the accounting profession as a whole. It offers insights into how academic institutions can better align their curriculum and support systems with the needs and expectations of employers, thus bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world accounting practice.
Editorial
Authors: Jensen Julie Borup , Madsen Janne , Olin Anette
Published: October 2023

One theme that is rarely addressed or explicitly studied in relation to research processes, at least among Nordic researchers, is time. This may seem puzzling, especially in the case of change-oriented research approaches, in which processes are a key element. One can hardly think of processes without considering the time perspective. This issue of Research and Change addresses the question of how time may be understood as a dimension in research, and in processes aiming at change. Change is linked to time, as change takes time, it happens over time, and it becomes discernible in the course of time. Time therefore becomes a factor, perhaps indeed a method or a research tool, when processes of change are initiated, supported, and studied. The articles in this issue are inspiring and thought-provoking contributions to the ambition of understanding the qualities and significance of time in change processes.
Pelatihan Manajemen Konten Digital di SMK Negeri 1 Karimunjawa
Authors: Budiono Taruna
Published: October 2023

Konten digital yang berisikan tentang pariwisata di Kepulauan Karimunjawa sudah banyak ditemukan di berbagai platform media digital, khususnya media sosial, namun dari banyak konten tersebut belum banyak yang diproduksi oleh komunitas lokal yang berada di Karimunjawa itu sendiri. SMK Negeri 1 Karimunjawa memiliki empat program keahlian yang berkaitan dengan pariwisata. Kegiatan pelatihan manajemen konten digital di SMK Negeri 1 Karimunjawa ini bertujuan untuk memberi pemahaman kepada peserta pelatihan tentang pentingnya perencanaan konten digital, serta memberi pelatihan teknis manajemen konten digital menggunakan aplikasi YouTube Studio untuk optimalisasi konten-konten digital yang sudah dan akan diproduksi. Kegiatan pelatihan ini dimulai dengan menghubungi SMK Negeri 1 Karimunjawa sebagai mitra pelatihan, dan mendiskusikan permasalahan dan solusi yang bisa ditawarkan kepada mitra. Selanjutnya kegiatan pelatihan dilaksanakan di SMK Negeri 1 Karimunjawa setelah disepakati waktu pelaksanaan pelatihan. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dengan melibatkan perwakilan siswa-siswi di SMK Negari 1 Karimunjawa yang telah dipilih oleh pihak sekolah. Hasil yang didapat dari pelatihan ini adalah para siswa-siswi yang mengikuti pelatihan memiliki pengetahuan dan kemampuan untuk merencanakan dang mengelola konten digital di media sosial,hasil dari pelatihan ini adalah siswa-siswi SMK Negeri 1 karimunjawa memiliki kemampuan teknis untuk mengelola konten digital yang berkaitan dengan Karimunjawa.
Program Potensi Desa dan Pengolahan Hasil Bumi Desa Beji, Kapanewon Patuk, Kabupaten Gunung Kidul
Authors: Binarti Floriberta
Published: October 2023

Beji Village is one of the villages located in Patuk District, Gunungkidul Regency, the Special Region of Yogyakarta. This paper aims to propose programs to develop the unique potency by using the service method. The village potency consists of the potency of agricultural products such as plantations, agriculture, and tourist attractions. From the results of data collection on the potential of the village, so the author makes an output in the form of an interactive e-book and video that explains the potential of Beji village. In addition, the author also identified the potential and potential of agricultural products as a material for discussion in a pocket book regarding processing agricultural products from mangoes which was then made in the form of an e-book, pocket book and interactive video. Mango fruit is processed into candied fruit which can later provide other options to be used as souvenirs from Beji Village. The results are expected to be useful and become new innovations for Beji Village in developing village innovation.
Pengembangan Potensi Desa Giriwungu, Kapanewon Panggang, Kabupaten Gunungkidul
Authors: Pabubung Michael Reskiantio
Published: October 2023

Program KKN UAJY periode 81 masih dilakukan secara daring dengan nama KKN Society 5.0. Kegiatan Kuliah Kerja Nyata tersebut dilakukan secara daring mengingat saat ini Indonesia masih dilanda pandemi Covid-19. Kelompok penulis mendapatkan Desa Giriwungu, Kapanewon  Panggang, Gunungkidul sebagai lokasi KKN tahun ini. Penyusunan program kerja ini penulis dapatkan dengan teknik pengumpulan studi  dokumen yang ada di website resmi pemerintah dan website pendukung lainnya. Melalui riset dari data tersebut permasalahan yang terjadi yaitu masyarakat masih kurang maksimal memanfaatkan potensi desa. Oleh karena itu, kelompok penulis memiliki program kerja yaitu memberikan inovasi terhadap Pantai Ngunggah untuk dilakukan perbaikan jalan, penambahan fasilitas dan spot foto. Rancangan program selain potensi pariwisata pantai Ngunggah terdapat inovasi keripik daun singkong dan emping jagung. Daun singkong diolah menjadi keripik daun singkong dan jagung diolah menjadi emping jagung. Metode pengabdian yang digunakan dalam pengabdian yaitu kualitatif dengan tahapan identifikasi, studi pustaka, pengumpulan data, penyusunan rancangan produk, evaluasi, dan kesimpulan.
Erectile Dysfunction among Male Infertile Men Attending the Surgical Outpatient Clinic in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria over a 7-Year Period—A Single Surgeon’s Experience
Authors: Takure Augustine O. , Adewumi Bankole A.
Published: October 2023

Background: There is misconception about male Infertility and erectile dysfunction (ED) with poor health seeking behaviour in our clime. This study aims at finding the association between erectile dysfunction and male infertility in Ibadan.
Methods: This was a retrospective comparative study that analysed records of all men with male infertility between May 2016 and April 2023 at the surgical outpatient in a tertiary hospital in Ibadan. Data included demography, social habit, the severity and prevalence of ED, and type of infertility. The data were analysed with a Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Logistic regression analysed the association between male infertility and erectile dysfunction. A p-value of < 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. 
Results: A total of 109 cases of male infertility of which 65 (59.6%) had ED. The overall mean age for primary and secondary infertility were 37.62 ± 6.95years and 40.62 ± 8.322 years respectively (t=2.892; p< 0.004). The mean age for absence and presence of ED were 39.08 ± 6.61years and 39.56 ± 7.94years respectively (t=0.340; p= 0.734). There is association between alcohol consumption and ED (χ2=6.969; p< 0.008). Similarly, statistically significant association between the ED and the type of infertility as mild, mild-moderate, and moderate ED were commoner among men with primary infertility and all men with severe ED had secondary infertility (χ2=12.283; p<0.015).
Conclusions: The prevalence of erectile dysfunction among male infertility was 59.6% with statistically significant association between the severity of ED and male infertility. Public awareness is advocated.
Adoption of Cashless Economy: A Review
Authors: Zargar Nasir Ahmad , Handoyo Rossanto Dwi , Heiqbaldi Unggul , Ibrahim Kabiru Hannafi , Ali Umar , Ula Erika Nafatul
Published: October 2023

The adoption of cashless economies has become a popular trend globally. Cashless transactions provide convenience, security, and faster processing times compared to traditional cash payments. This review intends to provide an overview of the adopted literature on cashless economies, including their drivers and barriers. The review highlights the role of technology, government policies, and social factors in shaping the adoption of cashless economies. Additionally, the review discusses the implications of the adoption of cashless economies for businesses and consumers, including potential risks such as cybersecurity threats and the exclusion of individuals without access to digital payment systems. The review concludes with recommendations for stakeholders in promoting the adoption of cashless economies while addressing the challenges associated with this transition. Overall, this review provides valuable insights into the current state of the adoption of cashless economies and the factors that influence it.
Multidrug resistance in Haemonchus contortus in sheep - can it be overcome?
Authors: Babják Michal , Königová Alžbeta , Komáromyová Michaela , Kuzmina Tetiana , Nosal Pawel , Várady Marián
Published: October 2023

Introduction

Gastrointestinal nematodes pose a threat to animal health and affect farmers by negatively impacting farm management.

Material and Methods

The study was conducted on a sheep farm with suspected reductions in the efficacies of anthelmintics. Efficacy was determined using in vivo faecal egg count reduction, in vitro egg hatch (EHT) and larval development (LDT) tests. In the first phase, 60 sheep were equally split into six groups. Group 1 received the recommended dose of albendazole (ALB), group 2 received the same after fasting for 24 h, group 3 received the dose divided into two halves at 6 h intervals, group 4 received a double dose of ALB, and group 5 received the recommended dose of ivermectin (IVM). Group 6 served as a control. The second phase of the experiment had two groups: one treated with levamisole (LEV) and a control group. Faecal samples were collected from all sheep.

Results

No reduction of egg output was observed in the groups treated with single, double, or divided doses of ALB, but one of 13.7–16.9% was noted in the fasting group. Efficacy in the IVM group ranged from 31.50 to 39.97%. The mean concentrations sufficient to prevent 50% of the eggs from hatching in the in vitro EHT and the mean concentrations in which the development of larvae to the L3 stage was inhibited by 50% in the LDT exceeded established thresholds for benzimidazoles and IVM. Haemonchus contortus was the only species identified after treatment. The LDT did not indicate the presence of resistance to LEV. All animals treated with LEV were negative for eggs 10 d after treatment.

Conclusion

Resistance to ALB and IVM in Haemonchus contortus was confirmed. Alternative approaches to improve the efficacies of benzimidazole did not sufficiently increase the efficacy, but LEV was an efficient anthelmintic treatment.
Participation and Reasons for Non-participation in Sport and Recreational Activities Before and After the Outbreak of COVID-19: Analysis of Data From the 2016 and 2021 Poland National Sports Participation Survey
Authors: Piątkowska Monika , Biernat Elżbieta
Published: October 2023

The ongoing study of factors that hinder physical activity (PA) supports the adaptation of intervention strategies to changing conditions and the creation of a more conducive environment for active lifestyles. The aim of the study was to analyze the barriers to Polish participation in sports and recreational activities (SRA) before and after the pandemic. Face-to-face interviews were conducted twice with a representative sample of Poles (in 2016 N=12183 household members, in 2021 N=8351). Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted using frequency and relative frequency (%). A Chi-square test of independence was used to analyze relationships between perceived barriers of non-participation in sports or physical recreation in 2016 and 2021 and the gender and age of respondents. In 2021, 38.8% (36.7% of women and 41.0% of men) declared participation in SRA (regularly or occasionally), with a 7.6 % point decrease in the number of those active compared to 2016. 20.6% of respondents participated in sports and recreation regularly in 2021. Compared to 2016, (21.7%) the difference was not statistically significant. Men declared regular participation more often than women (23.1% vs. 18.1% – 2021). Four main barriers were identified: (1) lack of free time – especially among 30 to 39-year-olds, 40 to 49-year-olds and men; (2) lack of interest, willingness or preference for passive leisure activities – especially among 15 to 19-year-olds; (3) having a medical condition and doctor’s contraindications – among 50 to 59-year-olds and 60 and older; and (4) age – especially among 60-year-olds.

These barriers have not been overcome over time, and persisted or even gained in importance during the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to medical condition and doctor’s contraindications. We therefore turn our attention to eliminating these barriers, taking into account their importance in specific populations. It is essential to motivate people to overcome internal barriers through social support, health care, and government actions.
IMPLEMENTASI PRINSIP GOOD GOVERNANCE DALAM PENGELOLAAN SATU MILYAR SATU DESA DI KABUPATEN BOGOR (STUDI DI DESA PASIR ANGIN KECAMATAN CILEUNGSI)
Authors: Oktapriadi Ready , Rahman Abdul
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan tentang prinsip-prinsip good governance yang berperan dalam mewujudkan pemerintahan yang bersih untuk kesejahteraan masyarakat. Good governance merupakan bagian strategis yang digunakan untuk memperbaiki kinerja pemerintahan termasuk pada pengelolaan sumber-sumber keuangan Desa. SAMISADE merupakan program Pemerintah Kabupaten Bogor berupa bantuan keuangan khusus yang anggarankan dari APBD Kabupaten Bogor untuk diproyeksikan untuk pembangunan infrastruktur dan perekonomian desa. Implementasi prinsip good governance meliputi akuntabilitas, transparansi, dan partisipasi dalam pengelolaan SAMISADE menjadi skala prioritas. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui implementasi prinsip good governance dalam pengelolaan SAMISADE pada tahun 2021. Sasaran penelitian ini adalah Desa Pasir Angin Kecamatan Cileungsi Kabupaten Bogor. Metode penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui tahapan wawancara, studi dokumentasi, serta observasi dengan metode analisis data yaitu data collection, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prinsip good governance dalam pengelolaan SAMISADE di Desa Pasir Angin secara umum terimplementasi dengan baik meliputi akuntabilitas dijalankan dengan baik sesuai dengan prosedur dan mekanisme, trasnparansi yang dikelola cukup baik kendati tidak semua masyarakat dapat menjangkau laporan pertanggungjawaban dari Pemerintah Desa, dan partisipasi masyarakat yang terlibat bersama Pemerintah Desa Pasir Angin dalam merealisasikan SAMISADE. Faktor pendukung dalam pengelolaan SAMISADE di Desa Pasir Angin meliputi Sumber Daya Manusia, sarana dan prasarana, komunikasi, dan manajemen koordinasi dukungan masyarakat terhadap pemerintah. Sedangkan faktor penghambat tidak terlalu signifikan yakni faktor cuaca seperti hujan sehingga lambat dalam pengerjaan pembangunan infrastruktur.
Die personzentrierte Psychotherapie vor dem Hintergrund neuerer Befunde zur therapeutischen Beziehung
Authors: Topaloglou Helena Maria
Published: October 2023

Dieser Artikel beleuchtet die aktuellen Ergebnisse von Norcross und Lambert (2019) und Norcross und Wampold (2019) zu den evidenzbasierten Wirkfaktoren einer therapeutischen Beziehung und der damit einhergehenden Bedeutung der reflexiven Kompetenz (Responsiveness) für die Wirksamkeit des therapeutischen Behandlungserfolgs. Carl R. Rogers‘ Kernbedingungen sowie die damit einhergehenden notwendigen und hinreichenden Bedingungen therapeutischer Persönlichkeitsveränderung werden anhand der durchgeführten Metaanalysen als einzelne Wirkfaktoren analysiert und diskutiert. Implikationen, Empfehlungen undHerausforderungen für die Praxis werden ausgeführt.
Halt geben ab der ersten Minute
Authors: Wakolbinger Christine
Published: October 2023

In der psychotherapeutischen Arbeit mit Kindern, die sehr früh und anhaltend traumatisiert wurden, stellt die Beziehungsgestaltung in der personzentrierten Spieltherapie eine besondere Herausforderung dar. Was brauchen komplex traumatisierte Kinder an konkreten (Spiel)antworten der*des Therapeut*in von Anfang an, um sich verstanden zu fühlen? Was braucht der*die Therapeut*in an Wissen und persönlichen Fähigkeiten, um auf die durchaus herausfordernden Beziehungswünsche und Beziehungsanforderungen dieser Kinder auf eine hilfreiche Art und Weise eingehen zu können? Dieser Prozess beginnt ab dem ersten Moment der Begegnung. In den ersten Kontakten zwischen Kind und Therapeut*in werden die entscheidenden Weichenstellungen für den weiteren Therapieverlauf gelegt. Anhand der detaillierten Darstellung der ersten Therapiestunden einer personzentrierten Kinderpsychotherapie mit einem komplex traumatisierten Buben wird der für diese Arbeit notwendige umfassende Verstehensprozess und die damit verbundene hochspezifische Beziehungsgestaltung besprochen.
Design of a Thermal Conductivity Measurement Technique for Clay Furnace Materials Using an Arduino-Based Thermocouple SensorÂ¬
Authors: Elfiana Elfiana , Tansa Salmawaty , Eka Setiawan Dewa Gede
Published: October 2023

This study aims to design a thermal conductivity measurement system for solid clay furnace materials, measure the thermal conductivity value of a clay furnace using an Arduino-based Thermocouple sensor, and determine the relationship of the thermal conductivity value to variations in clay furnace samples using an Arduino-based thermocouple sensor. The method used in research, design, manufacture and testing of tools. Data collection in this study was to measure the thermal conductivity of 4 samples of clay furnaces based on differences in husks using an Arduino-based Thermocouple sensor. Analysis of research data was carried out using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, assisted by Microsoft Excel and SPSS programs. In data analysis, univariate, bivariate analysis was performed. The relationship between the value of thermal conductivity to the husk material in each sample has a positive relationship between time and temperature variables, in other words, the more time the temperature increases, the faster the temperature increases. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the best thermal conductivity is in sample one with a value of 1.5375 J/ (K.m) and the poorest is in sample four with the lowest conductivity value of 0.3125 J/ (K.m).
Rancang Bangun Alat Ukur Dioptri Lensa Kacamata Untuk Penderita Miopi Dan Hipermetropi Dengan Penerapan Perspektif Visual Digital Berbasis Arduino Mega2560
Authors: Fauzi Ilham , Rasyid Rahmat
Published: October 2023

Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang pengukuran dioptri lensa kacamata untuk penderita miopi dan hipermetropi dengan penerapan perspektif visual digital berbasis Arduino Mega2560. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur dioptri lensa kacamata dengan menguji kemampuan lensa mata dalam melihat objek menggunakan alat alternatif pengganti sistem ukur yang biasa dipakai seperti autorefraktometer dan trial lens. Komponen utama yang digunakan yaitu TFT display 3.2 inch untuk penampil objek sebagai input data, kemudian data diolah menggunakan Arduino Mega2560 dan hasil keluaran akan ditampilkan pada LCD 2x16. Hasil pengukuran pada penderita rabun jauh didapatkan tingkat akurasi sebesar 98,08%, sedangkan pada pengukuran penderita rabun dekat menghasilkan tingkat akurasi sebesar 97,475. Dari hasil yang diperoleh, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa rancang bangun yang telah diuji mampu bekerja dengan baik.
Strain-Induced Control of Magnetic Anisotropy Energy in NbS2 Monolayer: First-Principles Study
Authors: Siahaan Berton Maruli , Rio Afrioni Roma
Published: October 2023

In this work, we investigate the strain controllability of magnetic anisotropy energy (MAE) in the monolayer form of niobium disulfide (NbS2) using density functional theory (DFT). Our calculation reveals a negative MAE of -1.82 meV, indicating a preference for spins to align in the in-plane directions (x or y). By systematically applying biaxial tensile strain to the NbS2 monolayer, ranging from 1% to 10%, we observe a linear relationship between strain and MAE. Interestingly, the strain-induced modulation of MAE leads to a remarkable phenomenon, where the easy axis of magnetization shifts from the in-plane to an out-of-plane orientation at a critical strain of 7%. This ability to switch the magnetic anisotropy by manipulating strain demonstrates the promising potential of NbS2 monolayer in the development of spintronic devices.
The Extracted Pectin from Ambarella Fruit Peel (Spondias dulcis) as Biosorbent in Adsorption of Cu(II) Metal Ions
Authors: Sari Trisna Kumala , Fithriana Elinda , Dewata Indang , Kurniawati Desy , Away Romy Dwipa Yamesa
Published: October 2023

Heavy metals are known to seriously injure land plants and animals, including humans, as well as marine species when present in contaminated water. For the batch adsorption technique used in this study, Cu(II) ions were removed from an aqueous solution using an inexpensive  environmentally friendly adsorbent prepared from the extracted pectin of ambarella fruit peel. The functional groups of the extracted pectin were studied using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). Operational conditions like pH, contact time, and initial adsorbate concentration were investigated. FTIR characterization showed that pectin was successfully extracted from ambarella fruit peel with the appearance of the peaks at 3331.36 cm-1, 2924.02 cm-1, 1727.38 cm-1, 1626.20 cm-1, 1329.31cm−1, 1232.43cm−1, 994.18 cm−1 and these peaks have similar characteristic with a commercial pectin. The maximum uptake of Cu(II) ions was obtained at a pH of 4, a contact time of 90 min, an initial metal concentration of 150 ppm. The extracted pectin has an adsorption capacity of 6.5860 mg/g for the removal of Cu(II) ions from aqueous solution under the optimum adsorption conditions. In addition, the data obtained from contacting the extracted pectin of ambarella fruit peel in Batang Arau River water showed an adsorption capacity of 0.0376 mg/g. Therefore, the pectin that was extracted from the peel of the ambarella fruit could be used to filter out Cu(II) ions from aqueous solutions.
تأثير منهج إرشادي معرفي في الشخصية الرياضية لدى حكام كرة القدم في محافظة كركوك
Authors: جلال إبراهيم احمد , قادر رسول ئالان
Published: October 2023

هدفت الدراسة الى:

1- اعداد برنامج إرشادي معرفي في تطوير الشخصية الرياضية والاداء التحكيمي لدى حكام كرة القدم في محافظة كركوك.

2- التعرف على الفروق في ابعاد الشخصية الرياضية والاداء التحكيمي لدى المجموعتين التجريبية و الضابطة بين الاختبارين القبلي والبعدي لدى حكام كرة القدم في محافظة كركوك.

وأفترض الباحثان ما يأتي:-

- هناك فروق ذات دلالة معنوية في ابعاد الشخصية الرياضية والاداء التحكيمي بين الاختبارين القبلي والبعدي للمجموعتين التجريبية والضابطة لدى حكام كرة القدم في محافظة كركوك.

وقد استخدم الباحث المنهج التجريبي لملائمته وطبيعة البحث , اشتمل مجتمع البحث على حكام كرة القدم الدرجة  الاولى في كركوك والبالغ عددهم ( 17 ) حكما  وبعد تطبيق الاستبانات وتفريغها تم اختيار (14) حكما ، ثم قام الباحث بأعداد برنامج ارشادي معرفي , واستعان الباحث بعدد من الأساتذة في علم النفس الرياضي الذين قاموا بإلقاء المحاضرات الإرشادية على أفراد المجموعة التجريبية , أما أفراد المجموعة الضابطة فقد تركوا في ظروفهم الاعتيادية دون تعرضهم للبرنامج الارشادي , وبعد جمع البيانات وتفريغها تم معالجتها إحصائيا باستخدام البرنامج الاحصائي المعروف ب(spss) أما الوسائل الاحصائية التي أستخدمها في هذه الدراسة هي ( النسبة المئوية , الوسط الحسابي , الانحراف المعياري , اختبار ( t ) للعينات المرتبطة واختبار  ( t ) للعينات المستقلة )

وقد توصل الباحث الى الاستنتاجات الاتية:

لم يظهر فروق في أبعاد الشخصية بين مجموعتي البحث الضابطة والتجريبية.

اظهرت الدراسة تفوق المجموعة التجريبية على المجموعة الضابطة في تنمية الأداء التحكيمي .

             وفي ضوء الاستنتاجات التي توصل اليها أوصى الباحث بما يأتي:

استخدام المنهج المعد من قبل الباحث في الدورات التحكيمية المعتمدة من قبل الاتحادين العراقي والكردستاني وذلك لتأثيره الواضح على مستوى الأداء التحكيمي.

الاهتمام بضرورة تدريب الحكام على استخدام مهارات وفنيات الارشاد المعرفي في تنمية الأبعاد الشخصية..
دراسة تحليلية لبعض المتغيرات البايوميكانيكية لمرحلة الرمي وعلاقتها بالإنجاز في فعالية رمي القرص للمتقدمين
Authors: احمد امين ممتاز
Published: October 2023

هدف البحث الى التعرف على قيم   بعض المتغيرات البيوميكانية لمرحلة الرمي في فعالي رمي القرص،و التعرف على العلاقة الارتباطية بين قيم تلك المتغيرات بمستوى الانجاز الرقمي  في فعالية رمي القرص ،وأفترض الباحث هناك علاقة ارتباط بين المتغيرات البيوميكانكية قيد الدارسة. لمرحلة الرمي وتحقيق الانجاز الرقمي لفعالية رمي القرص وتم استخدام(2) من راميين خارج عينة البحث تجربة استطلاعية على ومن ثم استخدم الباحث التجربة النهائية  في ميدان التجربة  باستخدام (3) الأت التصوير الفديوية وتم اختيار عينة البحث من لاعبي رمي القرص بصورة عمدية من افضل لاعبي اندية العراق  للمتقدمين وعددهم (5)،و من أجل الحصول على بعض المتغيرات البايومكانيكية لمرحلة الرمي وعلاقتها بلأنجاز في فعالية رمي القرص للمتقدمين منها ( زمن مرحلة الرمي، ميلان الجذع في القسم التحضيري ،وزاوية الأطلاق ، السرعة المحيطية للذراع الرامية ، السرعة الزاوية للذراع الرامية، سرعة الأطلاق ، الزخم الزاوي للذراع الرامية ،الطاقة الحركية للذراع الرامية ،ارتفاع نقطة الاطلاق، عزم القصور الذاتي للذراع الرامية).

و واستخدم الباحث المعالجات الإحصائية ( الوسط الحسابي و الانحراف المعياري ومعامل الاختلاف ومعامل ارتباط البسيط ( (rبيرسون )وتمت المعالجات الأحيائية بواسطة  الحاسوب الآلي باستخدام الحقيبة الأحيائية برنامج ((SPSS. وتم عرض نتائج البحث بعد تحليلها في جدول خاص من اجل تحليل النتائج .                         

واستنتج الباحث في استخراج نتائج البحث ما يلي :

1- الطاقة الحركية للذراع الرامية هي التي حققت اعلى علاقات بالانجاز في فعالية رمي القرص .

2- التأكيد على زاوية الأطلاق (الرمي) لما لها تأثير كبير لتحديد مسار طيران القرص.

3- استنتج الباحث ان المتغيرات الكينماتيكية قيد الدراسة ذات تأثير كبير على مسافة رمي القرص .

4- لا تأثير لمتغير زمن أداء مرحلة الرمي تأثر كبير على مسافة الانجاز وبشكل عكسي أي كلما قل زمن أداء المرحلة تحقق مسافة انجاز أفضل.

5- زيادة الطاقة الدورانية للذراع الرامية  للقرص لها تأثير ايجابي على سرعة انطلاق القرص ومن ثم تحقيق مسافة انجاز أفضل .
تأثير تمرينات على وفق الاستجابة للمثيرات السمعية لتطوير تعلم مهارة الطبطبة المنتهية بالتهديف السلمي بكرة السلة
Authors: حسن فرحان صباح
Published: October 2023

هدف البحث كان إعداد تمرينات على وفق الاستجابة  للمثيرات السمعية ومعرفة تأثيرها في تطوير تعلم مهارة التهديف السلمي بكُـــــــــرة سلــــــــــــــة، استخدم البـــــــــــــــــاحث المنــــــــــــــــــــهج التجريــــــــــــــــبي، إذْ تم تطبيق البحث على طلاب المرحلة المتوسطة في مدرسة الرميله للبنين من عينة قوامها(12) طالب يمثلوا فريق كرة السلة للمرحلة الثانية المتوسطة، ثم تقسيمهم لمجوعتين ضابطة وتجريبية، وبعد تطبيق التمرينات لمدة (8) أسابع تم معالجة النتائج الإحصائية وكانت لصالح المجوعة التجريبية وتأثير التمرينات، وإن كلا المجموعتين أظهرت تطورًا في الاخـــــــــــــــــتبارات البعـــــــــــــــــــــــدية، وكان من أهم التوصيات هي التركيز على المثيرات السمعية والاستفادة من التمرينات التي أعدها الباحث.
تأثير استراتيجيتي التعلم الحركي الفعال والمتمايز في تعلم الاداء الفني لمهارتي التمرير من الاعلى والاسفل بالكرة الطائرة
Authors: حسين عبد الكريم شلير
Published: October 2023

يهدف البحث الى التعرف على تأثير استراتيجيتي التعلم الحركي الفعال والمتمايز في تعلم الاداء الفني لمهارتي التمرير من الاعلى والاسفل بالكرة الطائرة، وتتحدد مشكلة البحث في ان هناك ضعف في تعلم المهارات في الكرة الطائرة وهم  بحاجة إلى تنويع في أساليب تعليمهم وإيجاد بدائل تعليمية وتدريسية من استراتيجيات في التعلم الحركي واستخدام التقنيات الحديثة في العملية التعليمية، لذا كان من الضروري ايجاد سبل بديلة كاستراتيجيات في التعلم الحركي لتحقيق افضل تعلم والاقتصاد بالوقت والجهد المبذول، اذ تم اختيار (30) طالب عشوائياً من الصف الثاني في قسم التربية الرياضية / كلية التربية بجامعة كرميان، وكان معدل اعمارهم (19-21) سنة والمنتظمين والمواظبين بالدوام للسنة الدراسية (2017-2018)م ، وتم اختبارهم في مهارتي التمرير من الاعلى والاسفل بالكرة الطائرة، اذ قسمت العينة الى مجموعتين تجريبيتين، الاولى تستخدم استراتيجية التعلم الحركي الفعال في تعلم مهارتي التمرير من الاعلى والاسفل والثانية تستخدم استراتيجية التعلم الحركي المتمايز في تعلم نفس المهارتين .

وأظهرت نتائج البحث فروقا معنويا بين الاختبارات القبلية والبعدية ولصالح الاختبارات البعدية في تعلم المهارتين وللمجموعتين، ولكن لم تظهر لدينا فروق معنوية بين المجموعتين التجريبيتين في كل من اختباري التمرير من الاعلى والاسفل بالكرة الطائرة.

   وأوصت الباحثة التأكيد على استخدام كل من الاستراتيجيتين والاستراتيجيات الاخرى في التعلم الحركي لتعلم الطلاب مهاراة في الكرة الطائرة وخاصة مهارتي التمرير من الاعلى والاسفل، واقترحت الباحثة بإجراء دراسات في انواع اخرى من الاستراتيجيات والأساليب التدريسية الحديثة وعلى العاب فردية وجماعية.
Blackface on the South African Stage
Authors: Keuris Marisa
Published: October 2023

In most contemporary studies in which the practice of blackface is discussed, it is seen as a controversial and racist practice. While many studies are available globally on different aspects of this practice (e.g., origin and history, the broad spectrum of media where it is used, different permutations and developments of this practice in various countries, etc.), one finds only a few studies focused on the use and practice of blackface in South African theatre studies. This is surprising when one considers the major role played by race in the general history of South Africa, as well as more specifically within the history of South African theatre. The focus in this article is on the practice and occurrence of blackface on the South African English stage from a historical theatre viewpoint as framed within a postcolonial perspective of this topic. Although one can assert that the practice of blackface was probably simply taken from the origin of this practice in the United States and mainly introduced to South Africa via travelling minstrel troupes from America and travelling theatre companies from the United Kingdom, it is important to see how this practice was received in colonial South Africa. The discussion will first address the use of this practice within early English theatre in South Africa as influenced by the blackface minstrelsy travelling troupes of the 19th century (1830s to 1870s), while the second part of the article will focus on the use of blackface by white actors on the South African stage to portray black characters in the early 20th century (1910 to 1930s).
Imagining Fatherhood through the Parenting Experiences of University Students from Poor Economic Backgrounds in South Africa
Authors: Amaechi Ekene , Vhuhwavho Tshivhase , Thobejane Daniel Tsoaledi
Published: October 2023

While “fatherhood roles” are generally assumed to be formed along socialised masculine identities, analyses of how such socialised masculine identities are sensitive to economic realities around the people through which the identities are formulated, are hardly presented within the South African literature on gender. This article addresses this research gap by analysing how 10 purposefully selected young university students studying at the University of Venda in South Africa interpret their parental roles amid economic challenges at the university. A qualitative research methodology was followed in the collection and analysis of the data. Drawing on several semi-structured interviews with the students, the article argues that even though traditional cultural norms may form the basis for the initial perception of fatherhood, socioeconomic situations additionally provide an unpleasant but suitable background through which young people formulate a broader definition of masculinity. Economic challenges can be a catalyst for self-reflection and reassessment of family social priorities. As the study found, it provides the basis for young men to question societal expectations of masculinity, become more open and flexible to parental responsibilities that involve emotional support and nurturing to their children, and participate in domestic activities.
Youth Entrepreneurship as a Strategy for Household Poverty Reduction in Umjindi Trust Village, Mpumalanga Province
Authors: Mseleku Zethembe , Sukati Thokozani
Published: October 2023

This paper explores the contribution of youth entrepreneurship to poverty reduction in households of Umjindi Trust Village, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. This paper deems youth entrepreneurship as one of the strategies contributing to household poverty reduction in rural areas. This research adopted a qualitative approach to explore the contribution of youth entrepreneurship to household poverty reduction. Thus, face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted with youth entrepreneurs to elicit data. In addition, focus group discussions, consisting of family members of youth entrepreneurs, were conducted to supplement data from interviews. The results suggest that youth entrepreneurship is a survival strategy in Umjindi Trust Village’s job-scarce environment. It is evident that youth entrepreneurship strategy positively contributes to poverty reduction at household level, mainly through job creation for youth entrepreneurs themselves and community members. However, the potential of youth entrepreneurship is undermined by several challenges, including lack of start-up funding, unfavourable government regulations, lack of skills, and poor marketing. Therefore, this paper recommends the active participation of youth centres and organisations in decentralised entrepreneurial training and entrepreneurship support to promote youth entrepreneurship in remote areas.
Minéralogie et métallogenèse des filons de barite plombifère de Wisembach (Fauvillers), Province de Luxembourg, Belgique
Authors: Blondieau Michel , Hatert Frédéric , Puccio Stéphane , Depret Martin , Dal Bo Fabrice
Published: October 2023

Des filons plombifères à gangue baritée sont observés dans la région de Martelange et notamment à Wisembach dans la formation de Villé, une formation du Dévonien inférieur (Praguien) connue pour être traversée par de nombreux filons plombifères. La présence de barite dans ces filons est cependant atypique pour l’Ardenne belge, et cette observation semble indiquer une origine commune entre ces filons et ceux de la région de Vianden au Grand-duché de Luxembourg. La minéralogie des filons de Wisembach se résume à quelques espèces primaires et à des espèces supergènes, avec notamment la romanèchite, un oxyde de manganèse contenant du baryum dont la première occurrence belge est signalée ici. Le cadre structural, notamment les failles ayant permis la mise en place des filons, est également discuté dans cet article.
Infectious Complications of Contact Lenses: A Review of the Literature
Authors:   Faculty of medicine, University Oran1, Oran, Algeria, TADJ Zineb , TALEB Souad
Published: October 2023

The use of contact lenses is very common, they are prescribed for the correction of refractive errors that cannot be treated by glasses such as aphakia, keratoconus and strong anisometropia, or as alternatives to glasses. Contact lenses can cause serious complications that are not always easy for patients to manage [1]. Infectious complications in contact lens wearers are a real diagnostic and therapeutic emergency. These infections can be bacterial, amoebic (due to wearing contact lenses in swimming pools, rinsing lenses with tap water or saliva), fungal (due to wearing therapeutic, cosmetic or aphakic lenses, diabetes, alcoholism, immunosuppression, corticosteroids). Infectious complications require emergency treatment. The first line of treatment consists of removing the contact lens and sending it, along with the lens case and lens care product, to the laboratory along with corneal samples and appropriate medical treatment. Infectious keratitis related to contact lens wear is serious and can permanently affect the visual prognosis. The prevention requires a fitting under medical supervision and an awareness of the patients with potential risks of infection.
An Optimized Medical Image Watermarking Approach for E-Health Applications
Authors:   Biomedical Engineering Laboratory, Tlemcen University, Algeria, ABDI Hadjer , BOUKLI HACENE Ismail
Published: October 2023

Background: In recent years, information and communication technologies have been widely used in the healthcare sector. This development enables E-Health applications to transmit medical data, as well as their sharing and remote access by healthcare professionals. However, due to their sensitivity, medical data in general, and medical images in particular, are vulnerable to a variety of illegitimate attacks. Therefore, suitable security and effective protection are necessary during transmission. Method: In consideration of these challenges, we put forth a security system relying on digital watermarking with the aim of ensuring the integrity and authenticity of medical images. The proposed approach is based on Integer Wavelet Transform as an embedding algorithm; furthermore, Particles Swarm Optimization was employed to select the optimal scaling factor, which allows the system to be compatible with different medical imaging modalities. Results: The experimental results demonstrate that the method provides a high imperceptibility and robustness for both secret watermark and watermarked images. In addition, the proposed scheme performs better for medical images compared with similar watermarking algorithms. Conclusion: As it is suitable for a lossless-data application, IWT is the best choice for medical images integrity. Furthermore, using the PSO algorithm enables the algorithm to be compatible with different medical imaging modalities.
Deciphering Trends in Structural Parameters of RE-UiO-66 Metal–Organic Frameworks through Single Crystal Analysis
Authors: Donnarumma P. Rafael , Copeman Christopher , Richezzi Micaela , Sardilli Justin , Titi Hatem M. , Howarth Ashlee
Published: October 2023

Single crystals of a family of rare-earth metal–organic frameworks (RE-MOFs), RE-UiO-66 where RE = Sm(III), Eu(III), Gd(III), Tb(III), Dy(III), Ho(III), Er(III), Tm(III), Yb(III), and Lu(III), are successfully synthesized and their structures re-solved through single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Different structural parameters including unit cell dimensions and bond distances are explored to discover trends between those structural parameters, ionic radii of the RE ions in the MOF structures, and their thermal stability. Results suggest that subtle differences in metal-linker bond length can have a notable effect on thermal stability (+/- 60 °C).
Data-driven discovery of intrinsic direct-gap 2D photocatalysts for overall water splitting
Authors: Wang Yatong , Brocks Geert , Er Süleyman
Published: October 2023

Intrinsic direct-gap two-dimensional (2D) materials hold great promise as photocatalysts advancing the application of photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production. However, the time- and resource-efficient exploration and identification of such 2D materials from a vast compositional and structural chemical space present a significant challenge within the realm of materials science research. To this end, we perform a data-driven study to find new 2D materials with intrinsic direct-gap and desirable photocatalytic properties for overall water splitting. By implementing a three-staged large-scale screening, which incorporates machine learning, high-throughput density functional theory (DFT) and hybrid-DFT calculations, we identify 16 new direct-gap 2D materials as promising photocatalysts. Subsequently, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of material properties that are related with the solar water splitting performance, which includes electronic and optical properties, solar-to-hydrogen conversion efficiencies, and carrier mobilities. Therefore, this study not only presents 16 new 2D photocatalysts but also introduces a rigorous data-driven approach for the future discovery of functional 2D materials from currently unexplored chemical spaces.
Near Infrared Light-Triggered Photocatalytic Decaging for Remote-Controlled Spatiotemporal Activation in Living Mice
Authors: Liang Xuan , Qian Shan , Lou Zhizheng , Hu Renming , Hou Yuchen , Chen Peng R. , Fan Xinyuan
Published: October 2023

Spatiotemporal manipulation of biological processes in living animals using noninvasive, remote-controlled stimuli is a capti-vating but challenging endeavor. Herein, we present the development of a biocompatible photocatalytic technology termed CAT-NIR, which uses external near infrared light (NIR, 740 nm) to trigger decaging reactions in living mice. The Os(II) terpyridine complex was identified as an efficient NIR photocatalyst for promoting deboronative hydroxylation reactions via superoxide generation in the presence of NIR light, resulting in the deprotection of phenol groups and the release of bioactive molecules under living conditions. The validation of the CAT-NIR system was demonstrated through the NIR-triggered rescue of fluorophores, prodrugs as well as biomolecules ranging from amino acids, peptides to proteins. Furthermore, by combining genetic code expansion and computer-aided screening, CAT-NIR could regulate affibody binding to the cell surface receptor HER2, providing a selective cell tagging technology through external NIR light. In particular, the tissue-penetrating ability of NIR light allowed for facile prodrug activation in living mice, enabling noninvasive, remote-controlled rescue of drug molecules. Given its broad adaptability, this CAT-NIR system may open new opportunities for manipulating the functions of bioactive molecules in living animals using external NIR light with spatiotemporal resolution.
Effects of Forensic Accounting Techniques and Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Dada Samuel Ajibade , Igbekoy Olusola Esther , Dagunduro Muyiwa Emmanuel
Published: October 2023

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of forensic accounting and corporate governance on the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria.
 
Theoretical framework: This study drew upon Agency Theory, to provide a theoretical foundation for examining the governance of a company and the conflicts of interest that arise among its shareholders, managers, and major debt providers. This was introduced to support the concepts of forensic accounting and corporate governance.
 
Design/ Methodology/Approach: This study employed ex-post facto and panel data research designs. This study obtained data from the annual audited reports of deposit money banks that were listed in Nigeria. The study focused on a population of fifteen (15) deposit money banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). The study employed a purposive sampling technique to select ten (10) firms due to the availability of a complete dataset of the targeted population. This study covered a period of eleven years from the year 2012 to 2022.  The collected data in this study underwent analysis using both descriptive statistics and panel regression analysis techniques.
 
Findings: The results found that forensic accounting and corporate governance had a significant effect on the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. This implies that these factors interact and contribute significantly to the banks' financial performance.
 
Conclusion: It was concluded that fraud case disclosure highlights the significance of transparency and reporting mechanisms in deterring fraudulent activities and safeguarding banks' financial performance.  
 
Recommendation: The study recommends that deposit money banks should prioritize and improve the disclosure of fraud cases and mitigate fraud and other financial irregularities occurrences in order to cushion its adverse effects on financial performance and foster investor confidence.
Penerapan Discharge Planning Pada Pasien Diabetes Mellitus di Ruang Rawat Inap
Authors: Rusmana Astride Wulandari , Hartiti Tri
Published: October 2023

Discharge planning merupakan rangkaian atau proses interaksi pemberi pelayanan kesehatan secara multidisiplin dengan melakukan kolaborasi untuk dapat meningkatkan keberlanjutan perawatan pada pasien. Discharge planning diberikan untuk pasien maupun keluarga pasien dalam bentuk edukasi maupun pendidikan kesehatan. Discharge planning bermanfaat dalam membantu pasien dan keluarga memahami permasalahan, pencegahan, dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan pasien terhadap pelayanan kesehatan yang diberikan. Desain studi pada penelitian ini menggunakan studi deskriptif dengan pendeketan asuhan keperawatan. Studi kasus melibatkan 2 klien yang sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi seperti pasien dengan DM tipe 2 yang dirawat inap selama 3 hari. Penentuan subjek studi kasus diambil secara purposive sampling sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi yang sudah ditentukan. Pengukuran pengetahuan menggunakan lembar kuesioner dan dilakukan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi dalam rentang waktu 10 – 25 menit sebanyak 1 x sehari selama 3 hari berturut-turut. Terdapat peningkatan pemahaman atau pengetahuan pasien terhadap pelaksanaan discrage planning, dan berdasarkan wawancara pasien sudah memahami informasi yang diberikan dan merasa puas dengan penerapan discharge planning yang telah diberikan. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan discharge planning efektif dalam peningkatan pemahaman atau pengetahun pasien tentang kondisi penyakitnya. Diharapkan perawat menerapkan pemberian discharge planning kepada pasien, mulai dari pasien masuk sampai akan direncanakan pulang dari rumah sakit.