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STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN BUDIDAYA SARANG BURUNG WALET DI DESA SIDOMUKTI KECAMATAN MUARA KAMAN
Authors: Pratama Khusnun Restu , Anindyasari Dinar , Fanani Anhar Faisal
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi pengembangan budidaya sarang burung walet (Aerodramus fucipagus) di Desa Sidomukti, Kecamatan Muara Kaman, Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara, Provinsi Kalimantan Timur. Desa Sidomuksi dipilih karena potensinya yang tinggi dalam produksi sarang walet, didukung oleh kondisi mikro dan makro yang sesuai untuk budidaya. Survey dilakukan terhadap 31 responden yang dipilih secara purposive sampling, penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis strengths, opportunities, aspirations, results (SOAR) untuk mengidentifikasi kekuatan, peluang, aspirasi, dan hasil yang dapat dicapai. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usaha budidaya sarang burung walet di Desa Sidomukti memiliki produksi yang tinggi, kualitas sarang yang baik, serta sumber daya manusia yang berpengalaman. Peluang yang teridentifikasi lingkungan yang strategis, dukungan pemerintah, dan permintaan pasar global yang terus meningkat. Hasil analisis SOAR, strategi pengembangan yang disarankan meliputi optimalisasi produksi dan kualitas, peningkatan kapasitas sumber daya manusia, diversifikasi produk, strategi pemasaran dan distribusi, dukungan dan kolaborasi dengan pemerintah, pengelolaan sumber daya alam secara berkelanjutan menjadi fokus penting dalam pengembangan usaha ini. 
ABSTRACT 
This study aims to determine the development strategy of swiftlet nest (Aerodramus fucipagus) cultivation in Sidomukti Village, Muara Kaman District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province. The method of determining the research location was carried out purposively, i.e. the village was chosen because it has the potential for high swiftlet nest production and is supported by micro and macro conditions that are suitable for cultivation. This research was conducted on 31 respondents who were selected by purposive sampling, this research used the Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results (SOAR) analysis method to identify strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results that can be achieved. The results showed that swiftlet nest farming in Sidomukti Village has high production, good nest quality, and experienced human resources. The opportunities identified are strategic environment, government support, and increasing global market demand. The results of the SOAR analysis, suggested development strategies include optimizing production and quality, increasing human resource capacity, product diversification, marketing and distribution strategies, support and cooperation with the government, and sustainable management of natural resources is an important focus in the development of this business.
Efficacy of modern rehabilitation methods after stroke
Authors: Polyanskaya V. V. , Varypaev M. S. , Kardasheva A. E. , Sharifyanova L. M. , Khaidarov E. Z.
Published: November 2024

This review aims to systematize modern rehabilitation methods after a stroke to identify the most effective approaches based on an analysis of scientific literature. The analysis covers clinical studies and reviews dedicated to various rehabilitation methods, including physiotherapy, functional electrical myostimulation, kinesiotherapy, pharmacological approaches, cognitive therapy, as well as the use of cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality and robotic systems. Aspects of psychological support and social adaptation are also explored. The review shows that the comprehensive use of various rehabilitation methods, including physical exercises, cognitive stimulation, and the application of new technologies, leads to significant improvement in functional recovery in stroke patients. The application of functional electrical myostimulation, kinesiotherapy, and ultrasound therapy demonstrates particularly promising results in improving motor skills and reducing spasticity. Cognitive rehabilitation contributes to significant improvements in memory and executive functions, while innovative technologies allow for focused and personalized approaches for each patient. The study confirms that integrating multidisciplinary approaches into the rehabilitation program after a stroke significantly enhances patients’ chances of recovery and returns them to a more fulfilling life. Future research should focus on deepening the understanding of the interaction between various methods and technologies, as well as assessing their long-term impact on patients’ quality of life.
Features of the development of cardiovascular pathology in menopausal women
Authors: Zaitseva E. V. , Popov V. V. , Khidirova L. D.
Published: November 2024

The significant social impact of increased morbidity and mortality in women due to hormonal dysfunction has led to the development of recommendations for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in this patient group (Evidence-based guidelines for cardiovascular disease prevention in women). Based on current literature, the mechanisms of development and clinical course of cardio-metabolic disorders occurring during the climacteric period have been summarized. Recent data indicate that the onset of menopause in women is accompanied by a complex of hormonal, metabolic, and structural-functional changes that contribute to the formation and rapid progression of cardiovascular pathology. The relationship between structural changes in the myocardium and its functional characteristics remains a topic of discussion, as does the influence of genetic factors, the imbalance of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and the immune system depending on the type of menopause, the presence and severity of postmenopausal hypertension, its duration, and several other factors. The deterioration in quality of life among patients with climacteric disorders leads to a range of not only medical but also socioeconomic problems. An important task is to create a specialized multidisciplinary approach to climacteric issues, which will enable individualized comprehensive treatment tailored to the pathogenic mechanisms of dishormonal cardiomyopathy.
New class of drugs for the treatment of diabetes mellitus
Authors: Islamova A. I. , Sabirova A. R. , Batyrshina E. R. , Muzafarova G. N. , Khabibullina  L. H. , Kiraeva A. E. , Pyatyshina A. V. , Arslanova E. F. , Vinnikova A. A. , Pisarev A. A. , Nabiullina A F. , Gimazieva  A. I. , Kuznetsov K. O.
Published: November 2024

Diabetes and obesity are among the key issues for modern healthcare. Approximately 425 million people worldwide have diabetes, and the number of individuals with overweight or obesity exceeds one-third of the entire human population. This necessitates the search for new therapeutic options for treating these conditions and the improvement of existing treatment regimens. This review discusses both the concepts of “diabetes” and obesity, existing treatment schemes, and a new class of antidiabetic drugs—glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide receptor agonists and glucagon-like peptide-1, as well as its main representative—tirzepatide. The review presents the history of development, justification of the mechanism of action, and existing clinical studies on tirzepatide, a key representative of this emerging class of drugs. This medication has demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in glycated hemoglobin in patients with diabetes and weight loss in patients with obesity and/ or diabetes compared to several classes of antidiabetic drugs. However, it should be noted that adverse reactions in clinical studies were more frequent in the tirzepatide group, especially at high doses, highlighting the need for an individualized approach when prescribing this medication. Additionally, comparisons were made only with insulin and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, indicating the limited clinical significance of these studies. The introduction of tirzepatide into clinical practice may potentially reduce obesity levels and help control the progression of diabetes in many patients, thereby decreasing complications and mortality associated with these conditions.
Left ventricular myocardial infarction in a young patient with a myocardial bridge of the coronary artery
Authors: Martynov A. Yu. , Irkabayeva M. M. , Malsagova I. U. , Bayramov S.
Published: November 2024

The article describes a clinical case of circular apical myocardial infarction of the left ventricle in a young patient without risk factors for coronary artery disease with an identified myocardial bridge of the coronary artery, vaccination with vector vaccine and HIV-positive status without antiretroviral therapy. The clinical picture was characterized by pain syndrome in the form of pressing pains behind the sternum with irradiation to both arms, increased cardiospecific enzymes, typical ECG changes in the form of ST segment elevation and zones of hypokinesis during echocardiography. Coronary angiography revealed a myocardial bridge in the anterior descending artery in the middle segment, narrowing the vessel lumen by 60%, and thrombotic occlusion in the distal segment. A hemodynamically significant myocardial bridge was located in the infarct-dependent artery, which suggested its role in the genesis of myocardial infarction. A blood clot in the cavity of the left ventricle and occlusion of the coronary artery made it possible to talk about hypercoagulation. Possible causes of thrombosis may be vaccination with a vector vaccine, positive HIV status without antiretroviral therapy, and a previous coronavirus infection. The systemic nature of hypercoagulation is indicated by the transient cerebrovascular accident that developed in the patient against the background of myocardial infarction.
Recognizing Key Macro-factors of Technological Innovation Based on Leading Technology Companies’ Research
Authors: Jemala Marek
Published: November 2024

The current state of technological development shows that most inventions arise in response to specific circumstances, such as new business risks, changes in legislation, or crisis events. Reactions to new social trends, business models, problematic processes, or competing goods and services are also some of the main drivers of technological innovation. But before these technologies are implemented, there should be adequate regulations in place to prevent them from negatively impacting businesses or society. Two main practical research objectives are the subject of this study. To analyze 100 leading technology companies to identify the main trends and issues in the field of Technology innovation management, as well as their links to economics and society. And to identify the most important technological innovation trends and the corresponding macro-factors more suitable for realistic innovation assessment. As a result of this study, the innovation progress of certain nations (China, the U.S., Japan, and the EU) was measured to a certain extent. The research focus is to depict the key macro-factors that can characterize more complex technological innovation development and certain regional differences. The important intention of this study is also to raise awareness of technological innovation and cooperation in different countries. This research study was carried out from 2022 to 2024.
Evaluation of production line expansion efficiency using computer simulation
Authors: Poloczek Roksana , Oleksiak Beata
Published: November 2024

The article discusses the application of computer simulation in the optimization of production processes, particularly in the context of analyzing scenarios related to the addition of new production lines. The conducted research and simulations have shown that computer simulation is a key tool for precise modeling and analysis of various options, allowing for better understanding and optimization of production activities. The article presents the theoretical foundations of simulation along with practical examples of its application, focusing on assessing the impact of different production line configurations on the overall system’s efficiency. The analysis of benefits includes shortening the production cycle time, increasing flexibility, and improving operational efficiency. The challenges associated with implementing computer simulation, such as the need for specialized knowledge and the necessity for continuous updates of simulation models, are also discussed. Based on the research and analyses conducted, the article demonstrates that computer simulation is an effective tool supporting strategic and operational decision-making in production management, particularly in the context of expanding production infrastructure.
Assessing raw material efficiency and waste management for Sustainable Development: A VIKOR and TOPSIS Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Authors: Depczyński Radosław
Published: November 2024

This study explores the integration of sustainability in decision-making processes within a steel manufacturing company in Poland. As global clients increasingly demand sustainable practices, companies must adapt their operations to meet these expectations. We applied Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methods, specifically TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution) and VIKOR (in Serbian: VlseKriterijuska Optimizacija I Komoromisno Resenje), along with three weighting techniques, namely Entropy, Standard Deviation, and CRITIC (Criteria Importance Through Inter-criteria Correlation), to evaluate the sustainability of four products. Nine criteria were considered, including material type, corrosion protection, surface treatment, and various manufacturing processes. Our findings reveal that the MCDA framework effectively ranks products from most to least sustainable, highlighting the importance of raw material efficiency and waste management. This research demonstrates the practical application of MCDA methods in assessing sustainability within the steel industry, providing a basis for future studies to extend this framework to other manufacturing sectors and regions. Overall, this approach supports informed decision-making, aligning with broader sustainability goals while satisfying the demands of business partners and clients.
Forbearance Coping, Community Resilience, Family Resilience and Mental Health During the Post-Pandemic in China: A Moderated Mediation Model
Authors: Zhuang Xiaoyu , Li Qin , Liu Susu , MO Jieming
Published: November 2024

Objective This study is the first to adopt a cultural and contextual coping model to examine the impact of forbearance coping on compliance and psychological health and unravel the psychosocial mediator and moderator among community-dwelling residents in the post-pandemic era in China.Methods A multistage cluster convenience sampling strategy was conducted to recruit 402 community-dwelling residents of ten cities in Guangdong province who completed an online survey measuring forbearance coping, anti-pandemic compliance behaviours, family resilience, community resilience and psychological distress.Results The study results showed an unexpected negative influence of forbearance coping on psychological distress. Nevertheless, forbearance coping facilitated personal compliance with coronavirus disease-2019 mitigation measures and improved psychological health. More importantly, meaning-making of adversity within families partially mediated the negative effect of forbearance on mental health only when respondents perceived higher levels of community resilience.Conclusion This study is the first to apply the cultural and contextual model of coping to Chinese individuals during a significant public health crisis. It expands the model by uncovering mechanisms like behavioural compliance and family meaning-making, and highlights the moderating role of community resilience. The findings emphasize the importance of building resilient communities and supporting mental health, providing evidence for future policy interventions and pandemic/disaster prevention measures in China.
“Managing the future”: The futurocide of the “new ethics” in contemporary young adult fiction
Authors: Svitenko Natalya Viatcheslavovna
Published: November 2024

The article analyzes the axiological sphere of the “new ethics”, a concept posited as the “new normal” in several studies of modern children’s and young adult literature. The novelty of the research lies in the “activation” of a conceptual-terminological apparatus for describing the axiological sphere of the text, capable of effectively analyzing the value-semantic level of artistic expression. Examining value coordinates allows us to understand the “new ethics” incorporated into young adult prose as a tool for “future management” used in contemporary cognitive-civilizational confrontation. The study aims to identify axiological semiosis as an ethical category of the artistic, fundamentally significant for a systematic understanding of the value-ontological unity of Russian (Soviet and post-Soviet) young adult prose, united by the author’s artistic task: to create a hero who “sprouts up” through the national past, makes an existentially significant choice in the present, a choice that prospectively constructs the national and universal future. The research findings show that the “new ethics” acts as a conduit for repressive meanings for the image of the future, activating the problem of futurocide in young adult prose. New historical prose manages the past, while the new ethics, incorporated into young adult literature, attempts to manage the future. The sum of these efforts leads to an ontological “collapse”: the destruction of the national worldview in the minds of the younger generation.
As relações de ensino e as práticas docentes voltadas para a oralidade, leitura e escrita de crianças
Authors: Girotto Nery Vanessa Cristina , Dos Santos Miriam Fernanda , Rodrigues Ariadne Alice Domingues
Published: November 2024

Este artigo focaliza a análise de produções elaboradas por professoras alfabetizadoras, de uma cidade do interior de Minas Gerais, participantes em um Curso de Formação Continuada Virtual oferecido pela universidade no ano de 2020. Objetivamente, a proposta, composta em 17 diferentes módulos, esteve voltada para a oferta de atualização e vivência de professoras com foco em suas atuações profissionais no âmbito pedagógico. Esta pesquisa centrou a discussão no que foi estabelecido no módulo de alfabetização, que teve duração de dois meses e contou com a participação de, em média, 300 pessoas. Como referencial teórico, as discussões do módulo se basearam em teóricos da alfabetização da perspectiva dialógica (Freire, 1968) e discursiva (Geraldi, 2010, Mortatti, 2000, Smolka, 2012). Este estudo se orientou por esse mesmo referencial teórico e, metodologicamente, adotamos a perspectiva qualitativa, de abordagem documental (Gil, 2002), voltada para a leitura e análise das produções escritas em quatro fóruns de discussão registrados ao longo desse módulo na plataforma Moodle. Pode-se afirmar que as postagens realizadas pelas professoras indicaram diferentes perspectivas de alfabetização, indícios de sensibilização na realização de práticas de leitura literária que consideram a vivência das crianças e o desejo de transformar as relações de ensino mecânicas em relações mais afetivas e dialógicas. Por outro lado, os registros indicaram a predominância de um único método de alfabetização no município, o fônico, e uma certa resistência institucional e, também, individual por parte de algumas professoras no que se refere à implementação das propostas pedagógicas voltadas para uma abordagem dialógica e discursiva.
Pengembangan Destinasi Wsata Taman Sungai Dumaring (TSD) Desa Dumaring Kecamatan Talisayan Kabupaten Berau
Authors: Habibi Muhammad , Arbainah Arbainah
Published: November 2024

Taman Sungai Dumaring (TSD) dengan Panjang 24698,7 Meter. TSD mulai Soft Launching Desember 2020, dikelola oleh warga desa, dalam konteks kehutanan, Pengelola TSD disebut Kelompok Usaha Perhutanan Sosial (KUPS). Dalam Konteks Pariwisata, Pengelola TSD disebut Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis), dibawah binaan Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Kabupaten Berau, sebagai destinasi unggulan Desa Dumaring, karena berkarakter petualangan alam yang ramah keluarga. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menjelaskan Pengembangan Destinasi Wsata Taman Sungai Dumaring (TSD) Desa Dumaring. Dengan analisis data menggunakan analisis model interaktif dari Miles dan Huberman, dengan  sumber data primer dan sekunder, dan peneliti berperan sebagai instrumen utama penelitian. Akses di wilayah Kabupaten Berau terdiri jalur udara, darat, sungai dan laut. Akses di Desa Dumaring tersedia hanya jalur darat, padahal adanya pantai dan sungai, tentunya juga harus adanya layanan pelabuhan atau dermaga. Fasilitas menjadi sajian pelengkap, seperti terdapat gazebo, villa, cottage, taman berkemah, kafe, toilet, panggung hiburan dan fasilitas pendukung lainnya. Masa kini lumrah membangun kolaborasi dengan biro wisata atau travel agent, sehingga destinasi wisata tersebut menjadi lebih dikenal, dan akan berdampak pada peningkatan PADes. Salah satu kegiatan yang sering dilakukan adalah outbound dan gathering. Keduanya adalah kegiatan yang lazim adanya pada suatu destinasi wisata alam. Meskipun demikian, perlu bagi pengelola TSD untuk membuat ide inovasi baik dalam bentuk aktivitas wisata ataupu  aktivitas lain yang didukung oleh potensi dilingkungan TSD dan fasilitas yang telah ada, atau menambah fasilitas sesuai kebutuhan. Misalnya Gerakan pembersihan Sungai atau Gerakan turut menanam tanaman yang mampu mencegah abrasi dan mampu menjaga keindahan serta kualitas tanah, sungai dan bebatuan dengan pelibatan warga sekitar dan wisatawan yang dipublikasikan melalui berbagai media. Upaya pengembangan TSD sebagai destinasi wisata unggulan, khususnya di wilayah Kecamatan Talisayan perlu didukung dengan adanya Kerjasama kepada stakeholders yang berkaitan dengan kepariwisataan, Kesehatan dan keselamatan  untuk keamanan dan kenyamanan wisatawan.
Microplastic transport and settling in the ocean: an interactive online teaching model to communicate scaling in environmental pollution
Authors: Hughes Mia , Kane Ian , Clare Michael
Published: November 2024

Microplastics pervade the sea surface, the water column, and the deep seafloor. They are vectors for other pollutants, such as heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants. A question remains as to how microplastics reach the seabed, over what time scales, and where they will end up. Many plastics initially float due to their low density, or to being incorporated into items with air cavities, but this buoyancy can reverse over time due to the growth of biofilms, or mineralisation of surfaces, and the breakdown of larger plastic objects. Understanding the spatial and temporal scales of ocean pollution is challenging, e.g., how can we understand the behaviour of a single microplastic bead in an ocean the size of the Pacific? Traditionally, particle settling is expressed using simple equations to express settling velocity in 1D. Here we provide two interactive online models for students to investigate the fate of microplastics floating in 1D, replicating a laboratory, and 2D replicating an ocean. Microplastic densities, sizes, biofilm growth, water salinity can be varied. In the 2D case an ocean surface current shows the distance which microplastics may float before sinking due to biofouling. Simple exercises can be developed for classroom teaching allowing students to test these parameters in a fun applet-based platform. Depending on the pedagogical objectives, students can use a range of provided parameters, or perform research to find their own. A series of exercises are provided, and an analysis of their use in the classroom is presented. This active learning model has clear pedagogical benefits over simple passive learning approaches, communicating environmental pollution and the scales of earth systems, for students from high school to university levels and in classroom, hybrid or remote teaching scenarios.
The (Minimal) Effects of Visual Framing on Empathy and Policy Support for Displaced Persons
Authors: Arceneaux Kevin , Bakker Bert N. , Dunaway Johanna
Published: November 2024

Photojournalistic depictions of displaced persons convey ingroup and outgroup membership, which may humanize individuals or reinforce otherness. We examine whether such visual framing influences empathic responses and policy attitudes toward displaced persons through two preregistered experiments in the United States (N = 2,550). Across conditions, we vary skin tone (White/Black) and group size (small/large) in news images. In the "refugees" experiment, participants respond to images of refugees fleeing conflict (from Ukraine or South Sudan), while the "flood victims" experiment explores reactions to displaced persons affected by natural disasters within the United States. We also investigate whether individual differences in empathy and prejudice moderate the impact of media images. Findings indicate that visual framing exerts minimal influence on empathic responses or policy support for government aid to displaced persons
Transcendent Accountability Amplifies the Link between Accountability to People and Patience and Courage in Goal Pursuit
Authors: Ridder Robert James , Bounds Elizabeth , Melton Karen , glanzer perry , Schnitker Sarah
Published: November 2024

Objective: This study assesses whether transcendent accountability amplifies the positive associations between welcoming accountability to others and the performance virtues of patience and courage. Method: Using a sample of 1,884 college students, path analyses tested whether perceiving transcendent accountability moderated the association between welcoming accountability to others in goal pursuit and the virtues of patience and courage, which were assessed both in goal pursuit and at the trait-level. Results: Welcoming accountability was associated with goal- and trait-level patience and courage, but transcendent accountability was only associated with courage in goal pursuit. Transcendent accountability amplified the associations between welcoming accountability and patience and courage in pursuing goals and trait patience in daily hassles. Conclusions: In addition to expanding the nomological network of welcoming accountability to include performance virtues, the amplifying effect of transcendent accountability highlights the importance of embracing accountability to both humans and a transcendent other for cultivating virtuous goal-pursuit.
The essential theory of intelligence
Authors: Protagorashegel
Published: November 2024

This paper discusses how intelligence emerges in self-evolutionary mechanism, and then summarizes the essence of intelligence. Finally, it analyzes and defines the essential characteristics of generalized intelligence and general intelligence. This paper provides a new perspective for understanding the nature of intelligence and the evolution of intelligence, and also provides more macro-perspective support for the future development of artificial intelligence.Key words: the principle of self-evolution; The emergence of intelligence; The essence of intelligence; General intelligence
Political ideology and labor activism. A multi-country analysis.
Authors: Grzymala-Moszczynska Joanna , Czarnek Gabriela , Potoczek Anna , Kuhny Agnieszka , Jasko Katarzyna
Published: November 2024

Research on political ideology and labor activism is limited to data from Western countries, used general operationalization of ideology, and focused predominantly on union membership as the outcome variable. In contrast, present studies examined the relationship between several dimensions of ideology (general, economic, and cultural) and various aspects of labor activism in countries representing diverse contexts. Using data from three multi-country surveys (N = 60,414), Study 1 found that ideology predicted union membership within the European context but showed no significant association in the global or U.S. context. In Studies 2a (N = 1,620) and 2b (N = 2,351) using data from the U.S., Poland and India, left economic ideology emerged as the most consistent predictor of labor activism, as well as positive attitudes toward unions in the U.S. and Poland, but not in India. These findings highlight the importance of extending research to non-WEIRD countries to better understand labor activism.
Non-Meritocrats or Choice-Reluctant Meritocrats? A Redistribution Experiment in China and France
Authors: Belguise Margot , huang yuchen , Mo Zhexun
Published: November 2024

Recent experimental evidence contends that meritocratic ideals are mainly a Western phenomenon. Intriguingly, the Chinese public does not appear to differentiate between merit- and luck-based inequalities, despite China’s historical emphasis on meritocratic institutions. We propose that this phenomenon could be due to the Chinese public’s greater reluctance to make an active choice in real-stake redistribution decisions. We run an incentivized redistribution experiment with elite university students in China and France, by varying the initial split of payoffs between two real-life workers to redistribute from. We show that, compared to French respondents, Chinese respondents consistently and significantly choose more non-redistribution across both highly unequal and relatively equal status quo scenarios. Additionally, we also find that Chinese respondents do differentiate between merit- and luck-based inequalities, and do not redistribute less than the French, excluding the individuals who engage in non-redistribution choices. Chinese respondents are also as reactive as the French towards scenarios with noisy signals of merit, such as inequalities of opportunities. Ultimately, we contend that the reluctance to make an active choice is indicative of diminished political agency to act upon redistribution decisions with real-life stakes, rather than apathy, inattention, having benefited from the status quo in Chinese society or libertarian preferences among the Chinese. Notably, our findings show that Chinese individuals’ reluctance to make a choice is particularly pronounced among those from families of working-class and farming backgrounds, while it is absent among individuals whose families have closer ties to the private sector. (Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality Working Paper)
Implementation of Independent Curriculum in Civics Education and Pancasila Subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Pringgabaya
Authors: Mahendra Wisnu , Yuliatin Yuliatin , Alqadri Bagdawansyah , Zubair Muh.
Published: November 2024

The independent curriculum is a learning curriculum related to interests and talents for the improvement of the 2013 curriculum. One of the schools that implements an independent curriculum is SMA Negeri 1 Pringgabaya. This study aims to identify the implementation of independent curriculum in Civics Education and Pancasila subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Pringgabaya, what are the factors that affect the implementation of  independent curriculum in Civics Education and Pancasila subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Pringgabaya. This research method uses a qualitative research approach method. The results showed that independent curriculum in Civics Education and Pancasila subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Pringgabaya has been implemented with the flow of Civics Education and Pancasila learning objectives, Civics Education and Pancasila teaching modules and Civics Education and Pancasila learning assessments, as well as supporting and inhibiting factors that influence the implementation of  independent curriculum in Civics Education and Pancasila subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Pringgabaya. It can be concluded that  independent curriculum in Civics Education and Pancasila subjects at SMA Negeri 1 Pringgabaya is implemented with the flow of learning objectives, teaching modules and learning assessments, as well as the factors that influence it.
Analysis of Students' Learning Skills and Innovation Skills at SMK Negeri 2 Padang Panjang
Authors: Putri Rifka Aulia , Samudra Ami Anggraini , Junaidi Satrio
Published: November 2024

In the 21st century, there are several special skills that students must master, one of which is 21st century learning and innovation skills. This research aims to determine the level of learning and innovation skills of students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang Panjang. The variables used are 21st century skills, namely Learning and Innovation Skills, which consist of four components, namely critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills, collaboration skills and communication skills. So the sample totaled 63 people. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire. The data analysis used is descriptive analysis. The results of the research show that the skill level of students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang Panjang Abad 21 has an average percentage of 82.53% which is classified as very good. The average percentage value of each component is 80.51% for critical thinking skills, 79.56% for creative thinking skills, 89.58% for collaboration skills and 85.32% for communication skills. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the overall level of learning and innovation skills of Vocational High School students at SMK Negeri 2 Padang Panjang is very good.
विद्यालय तहमा कविता शिक्षणका विधि र प्रक्रिया
Authors: नारायणप्रसाद पन्थ
Published: November 2024

प्रस्तुत लेखको उद्देश्य शिक्षकका धारणाका आधारमा कविता शिक्षणका विधि र प्रक्रियाको पहिचान तथा विश्लेषण गर्नु रहेको छ । गुणात्मक अनुसन्धान पद्धतिमा आधारित यस लेखमा गरिएको स्थलगत अध्ययनअनुसार उद्देश्यपूर्ण नमुना छनोटका आधारमा रुपन्देही जिल्लाका पाँचओटा विद्यालयमा नेपाली अध्यापन गर्ने दसजना शिक्षक छनोट गरी अर्धसंरचनात्मक अन्तरवार्ताका आधारमा तथ्य सङ्कलन गरिएका छन् । यस लेखमा द्वितीयक स्रोतका रूपमा पुस्तकालयीय कार्यबाट सैद्धान्तिक सामग्री सङ्कलन गरी उक्त तथ्यहरूलाई वर्णनात्मक एवम् व्याख्यात्मक ढङ्गले विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । शिक्षकले बताएअनुसार कवितालाई भाषाशिक्षण सिकाइसँग जोडी विद्यार्थीका शैक्षिक तथा मनोवैज्ञानिक स्तरअनुसार समयसापेक्ष हुनेगरी कविता छनोट र स्तरण गर्नुपर्ने देखिन्छ । कविता शिक्षणबाट सिर्जनात्मक एवम् भाषिक सिपको विकास गराउन सकिने भएकाले विद्यालय तहमा शुद्ध उच्चारण, शब्दभण्डारको विकास, सिर्जनात्मक प्रवृत्ति र कल्पना शक्तिको विकास गराउन कविता शिक्षण गरिने हुँदा शिक्षणका क््रmममा कक्षाको परिस्थिति, कविताको गहनता तथा विद्यार्थीका कक्षागत स्तरलाई दृष्टिगत गरी एकभन्दा बढी शिक्षण विधिहरू अँगाल्न सकिन्छ । यस लेखमा कविता शिक्षणका क्रममा गीत वा अभिनय, अर्थबोध, व्याख्या, व्यास वा भाष्य, तुलना, समीक्षा, खण्डान्वय, दण्डान्वय, अभिनय वा नाट्य लगायतका विधिलाई आवश्यकता र विद्यार्थीको स्तरअनुसार उपयोगमा ल्याउन सकिने निचोड निकालिएको छ । प्रस्तुत अध्ययन कविता शिक्षणका क्षेत्रमा रही अन्वेषण गर्न चाहने विद्यार्थी, शिक्षक तथा अनुसन्धानकर्ता लगायतलाई सैद्धान्तिक अवधारणा ग्रहण गर्न र त्यसको उपयोग गरी प्रयोगपरक विश्लेषण गर्न मदत पुग्ने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ ।
Effect of Job Involvement on Organizational Commitment: Evidence from Financial Institutions
Authors: Shrestha Prakash , Parajuli Dilip
Published: November 2024

The primary goal of this study was to assess the levels of job involvement and organizational commitment among employees involved in financial institutions, as well as to investigate the effect of job involvement on organizational commitment. A descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The study included 300 questionnaires delivered to 12 financial institutions (commercial banks, development banks, and finance companies). Out of them, only 179 (59.67%) were viable, and these were used for data analysis. The results presented that employees were judged to be highly involved in their jobs and committed to their institutions. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that job involvement significantly and favorably affects commitment of employees. It indicates that employees who are more involved in their jobs have a stronger sense of commitment to their organizations. Therefore, Nepalese financial institutions must prioritize increasing job involvement and organizational commitment among their employees at all levels. Clear organizational goals provide greater possibilities for actively involved individuals to meet their needs and establish commitment to the organization. Financial institutions must adapt to these realities in order to foster a culture of involvement and commitment. Furthermore, employees should be encouraged to innovate and embrace creative working methods that are appropriate for different types of customers from all areas of society in order to maintain their growing interest and success in their jobs.
Risk of Prenatal Pesticide Exposure to Anemia and Stunted Birth in Horticultural Areas of West Lampung Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Yushananta Prayudhy , Ahyanti Mei
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The massive use of pesticides in horticultural agriculture has raised significant concerns about their effects on human health, including fetal growth. This study aims to evaluate the risk of prenatal pesticide exposure to anemia and stunted birth in a horticulture center in Lampung Province, Indonesia.
Methods: The study followed the pregnancies of 100 participants, grouped into exposed (WF=50) and unexposed (WNF=50). This study observes work methods, working hours, and protection used. Cholinesterase, hemoglobin, energy and protein intake were also measured (three periods). Birth length measurements were made at all births. Chi-square and stratification tests were used to assess differences in proportions between groups. Calculation of Relative Risk (RR) with 95% CI was applied to assess the risk of exposure to the outcome.
Results: The study found that most participants were aged 21-35 years (80.0%), low income (87.0%), and 28.0% of WF had never given birth. There is no difference in the energy and protein intake proportion between WF and WNF (p-value> 0.05). But significantly different in poisoning status (p-value = 0.002) and hemoglobin level (p-value = 0.008). The risk of anemia in WF with poisoning is 4.57 (2.24-9.35) times. Furthermore, the risk of having a stunted baby from WF with anemia is 10.63 (1.16-97.26) times.
Conclusion: This study has proven that pesticide exposure is a risk factor for anemia that impacts stunting. Examination of pesticide poisoning, nutritional monitoring during pregnancy, and social safety nets are recommended.
Employee-Related Factors Influencing Health and Safety in The Ghanaian Construction Industry: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Professionals’ Perspectives
Authors: Akomah Benjamin Boahene , Ramani Prasanna Venkatesan
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Employees’ gross disregard for health and safety issues in the construction industry is worrying. The paper aimed to ascertain the potential contributions of employees in restoring trust in health and safety within the sector.
Methods: This study utilised a strictly quantitative research methodology. The study started with a comprehensive literature analysis to ascertain the employee-related variables that may impact health and safety outcomes within the construction sector of Ghana. During the process of searching, eleven important factors were identified, modified, and designed into a questionnaire for data gathering. In order to fulfil the objectives of the study, a total of 635 participants, consisting of experts from diverse backgrounds within the sector, were chosen using a simple random selection method. The participants were then given questionnaires in both hardcopy form and Google Forms.
Results: The study had a response rate of 71.5%, indicating a substantial level of participation from the experts involved. Additionally, the data analysis demonstrated that the experts have significant expertise in the field under investigation. It was discovered that employee safety responsibilities and compliance behaviours are crucial roles that can contribute to the improvement of health and safety in the sector. The most significant variable that could enhance health and safety in the industry was the reporting of employees’ complaints regarding health and safety to supervisors - ESR2. The component accounted for 0.775, or 77.5%, of the variability in the latent construct of ESR.
Conclusion: The active participation of employees in fulfilling their occupational health and safety (OHS) legal obligations is vital. This can be achieved by diligently utilising personal protective equipment (PPE), fostering a sense of organisational safety citizenship behaviour and ownership, and demonstrating the willingness to report any health and safety concerns to supervisors. These factors collectively constitute the fundamental elements of employees’ contribution to health and safety.
Work-related injuries and stress among iron and steel fabrication workers in Bhubaneswar, Odisha: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Parimita Pragyan , Debata Ipsita , Nayak Smrutiranjan , Behera Basanta Kumar
Published: November 2024

Introduction: Any personal injury or death due to an occupational accident is classified as an occupational injury by the International Labor Organization. The metal fabrication work in automotive, aerospace, and electronic manufacturing industries can be physically and mentally exhausting. No research is available on work-related injuries and stress among iron and steel fabrication workers in Odisha. This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of work-related injuries and the risk factors associated with them.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was done from November 2020 to June 2022 in eligible and consenting iron and steel fabrication workers, selected by multistage random sampling. Data was collected by a pretested questionnaire and the Workplace Stress Scale. Data was analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences v23. Descriptives, chi-square test, and logistic regression were used for interpretation. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Out of 386 male workers, the majority (80.83%) were 18-40 years old. Around 76.33% had at least one episode of injury in the past year. Injury to fingers (79.33%) was most common. The most common type was cuts (80.33%) and the major source was hand tools (81%). Marital status, education, occupation, and work conditions were significantly associated with injury (p = 0.001). Around 39.39% had severe stress levels.
Conclusion: We identified the hazardous working conditions increasing the risk of injury among workers. Creating awareness regarding safety measures can avert such injuries.
Spatial Analysis of Settlement Pattern based on Topography of Pokhara Metropolitan City
Authors: Poudel Khagendra Raj , Paneru Tek Raj
Published: November 2024

This study attempts to analyze the spatial distribution of settlement patterns of Pokhara Metropolitan City. The objective of the study is to assess the effect of altitude and slope on settlement pattern. The settlement areas of Pokhara Metropolitan City are categorized into three classes of altitude and five classes of slope degree. The study has used the spatial technique based on the Nearest Neighbor Index and ArcGIS and MS Excel application software. Point based settlement data were collected from the Department of Survey, Nepal and topographical data was collected from ASTER DEM satellite platform. The result shows that the settlement pattern in the Pokhara valley is that settlements are densely concentrated in the flat terrain, especially in 1-10 wards, and support infrastructure development with commercial activities. Conversely, as the elevation increases towards the surrounding hills, the settlement pattern become tendency towards more dispersed. The pattern based on altitude, below 1200 meters reveals dispersed settlement pattern, whereas above revels random. Similarly, the pattern of slope degree indicates dispersed to more disperse according to increase of slope degree.
Primary ureterorenoscopic treatment of ureteric stones for renal colic. A snapshot from practice at a District General Hospital
Authors: Krishnan Jamie Varun , Lucocq James , Hamid Sami , Drummond Lucy , Kata Slawomir Grzegorz , Chapman Richard Alexander , Webber Robyn , Guillaumier Stephanie , Al Jaafari Feras
Published: November 2024

Introduction:

Across the UK, patients presenting with a stone obstructing the ureter or renal pelvis are often temporized with a stent instead of undergoing primary uretero-renoscopy (pURS) or lithotripsy to treat the offending stone. This may be due to issues with staffing or equipment or the view that it is a solution to the patient's immediate problem. This necessitates a further operation, and the morbidity associated with that, alongside the morbidity of living with a stent in situ and the associated costs. Getting it Right First Time, therefore, recommends definitive treatment within an appropriate timescale instead of stenting. This study aims to audit the management of acute presentations of urolithiasis in a National Health Service Trust in Scotland.

Methods:

A retrospective review of 85 consecutive patients presenting with obstructing urolithiasis requiring operative intervention on the index admission between January 2021 and January 2022 was performed; assessing patient and stone characteristics, choice of intervention (stent vs pURS), and operative outcomes.

Results:

85 patients were identified: 31 (36%) underwent pURS, and 54 (64%) underwent stent placement. Full-stone clearance was achieved in 30 (96%) of patients undergoing pURS, while mean waiting time until definitive treatment was 86 days for those stented. Twenty-eight (90%) of the pURS were performed by a trainee. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression identified infection (OR: 0.04; p = 0.003) and proximal stones (OR: 0.27; p = 0.028) were negatively associated with associated with pURS, while an endourology subspecialist consultant on-call was positively associated with pURS (OR 3.73; p = 0.019).

Discussion:

Proximal stones and infection are the main drivers toward stenting, while an on-call endourologist skews toward pURS, which is safe and feasible, and should be the preferred option for intervention in the absence of infection and can be used as a training opportunity.
Evidence-based treatments for PTSD symptoms resulting from military sexual trauma in women Veterans: A systematic review
Authors: Campbell Gavin M. , Biscoe Natasha , Williamson Victoria , Murphy Dominic
Published: November 2024

LAY SUMMARY

Military sexual trauma (MST) includes experiences of sexual harassment and assault. It is widespread across militaries and disproportionately affects women. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most frequent outcomes of experiencing MST. However, as Veterans can often respond differently from civilians to psychological treatments, this study aimed to review the literature that exists on treatment for PTSD resulting from MST specifically in women Veterans. Trauma-focused therapies were found to have the best quality evidence base, in particular, cognitive processing therapy (CPT). Emerging evidence was found for Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) to reduce PTSD symptoms. It should be noted trauma-focused therapies had the highest patient dropout rates, and the definition of MST was inconsistent across studies.