bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Extended Wear Silicone Contact Lenses in the Correction of Aphakia
Authors: Champagne D
Published: January 2024

The following paper is one of several submitted to the CJO by Dr. M. Callender, School of Optometry, University of Waterloo. Written by students in one of his final-year classes, each represents a considerable amount of research and preparatory work in readying the paper for final submission. The editors of the CJO are pleased to present the first of what we hope will be regular submissions by graduating students and their instructors.
A Step in Preventive Vision Care - The Screening of Young Children
Authors: Isabelle G
Published: January 2024

It has often been said that the hallmark of a true health care profession is the effort put forth to eliminate the need for its own services. The objective can be reached in only one way -by becoming involved in prevention. For optometry, this implies the prevention of visual problems whether applicable to school performance, indus­trial production or general well-being in daily life.The N.S.O.A. recipe is a good example of optometric involvement in preventive care and public health care and education of the public in vision care.
Wanted: Effective Optometric Education You Can't Please Everyone;
Authors: Feeley H
Published: January 2024

Today, we are hearing much about the need to re-evaluate the present status of optometric education. We hear that we have narrowed our vision into medically-oriented parameters. Alas, the "uniqueness of optometry" is now a goal of blurred focus! But is the answer that alternatives are needed or merely a change of orientation?
Vision Impairment and Blindness in New Brunswick Nursing Homes
Authors: Woodruff M.E , Pozza M , Gagliardi M
Published: January 2024

A vision assessment program carried out in all nursing homes examined 89.3 percent of all residents. Results provide documentation of vision loss and blindness in the sample. The data show increasing levels of vision loss and blindness with age. This study documents the contribution of such impairment to increasing levels of supervision and nursing care. It is also evident that increasing vision loss reduces mobility, thus limiting the range of physical and intellectual activities of aged persons. The major contributory factors to vision impairment are ocular and systemic diseases. The prevalence of these conditions is established. A need is demon­strated for provision of vision care in nursing homes. The study suggests that the application of available technology for vision assessment and remediation could restore or improve the visual capability of a substantial number of persons suffering from vision impairment or blindness. The presence of age related increases in intraocular pressure and previously undetected glaucoma offers preventive opportunity.
Correcting the Unilateral Aphake
Authors: Thompson J.C
Published: January 2024

Three procedures are available to correct the unilateral aphake: (i) a contact lens to minimize magnification, which could be said to be the procedure of first choice; (ii) spectacles for the eye with best acuity, or for the dominant eye, and a balance lens for the other eye, if the contact lens fails; (iii) spectacles providing best acuity in both eyes. The following report concerns a patient in which the third procedure described above was used.
Soixante-quinze Ans de Formation Optométrique
Authors: Beaulne C
Published: January 2024

"Soixante-quinze ans de formation en optométrie: ça se fête" voilà le titre de l'éditorial que je signais dans Vol. 6 - no. 4 de la revue de !'Association des optométristes du Québec, "L'optométriste".

En effet, l'année 1985 marque une étape qu'il convient de souligner: le soixante-quinzième anniversaire de la fondation de l'École d'optométrie de l'Université de Montréal et les soixante-ans de son "affiliation" à cette Université.

Nous allons donc faire un bref rappel historique de la seule école francophone d'optométrie en Amérique du Nord, considérer sa situation actuelle et ses projets d'avenir, à l'aube du 21e siècle.
Recommendations for Preventing Possible Transmission of Al OS from Tears
Authors: Clayton A.J. , Rosner Bruce
Published: January 2024

Recommendations for Preventing Possible Trans­mission of Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type Ill/ Lymphadenopathy-Associated Virus from Tears.
Photographies Cliniques Compensation de L'hétérochromie par Lentilles Hydrophiles Teintées
Authors: Gresset J
Published: January 2024

Les lentilles sou pies à iris artificiel peint à la main, ou reproduit photographiquement, ont été réalisées pour fins cosmétiques. La réalisation de telles lentilles fait appel à une technologie compliquée, ce qui en diminue la disponibilité et en augmente considérablement le cout. Les nouvelles lentilles souples teintées sont un moyen idéal, dans certains cas, pour pallier à ces inconvénients.
Age-related Norms for Peripheral Visual Field
Authors: Williams T.D.
Published: January 2024

I would like to present some further norms based on my study reported in Can J Optom.
Radial Keratotomy Fact Sheet
Authors: ACO CAO
Published: January 2024

The controversial surgical procedure called Radial Keratotomy (or RK) is now being talked about widely, not only in professional publications, but also in the public media as well. Coverage in the latter has ranged from a segment on ABC- TV's "20/20" program to local newspaper advertising by surgeons. It has prompted many patients to ask their optometrists for the facts about RK.
Constituents of Ophthalmic Preparations
Authors: Lyle W.M , Dean T.W. , Doughty M
Published: January 2024

Eyedrops are sterile aqueous liquids, usually solutions or suspensions of electrolytes and polymers with additional ingredients. The ophthal­mic preparations discussed here are designed for instillation into the conjunctiva! cul-de-sac and must be initially sterile. Preparations used to clean or disinfect contact lenses are not intended for direct application to the eye. Ophthalmic preparations usually contain pharmaceutical adjuvants such as antioxidants, buffers, complexing agents, exci­pients, preservatives, stabilizing agents, suspending agents, tonicity agents and viscosity enhancers that are designed to assist in the formulation or stability of the product rather than for their therapeutic effect. The properties of some adjuvants enable them to perform several functions even though the specific substance is incorporated mainly for one of its roles.
Évaluation de L'indice de Réfraction sur une Lentille Ophtalmique Mince
Authors: Simonet P
Published: January 2024

II est démontré que l'indice de réfraction d'une lentille mince peut théoriquement être obtenu à partir de la mesure de la puissance au focomètre et au sphéromètre. Cette méthode est toutefois limitée par l'imprécision qui peut exister sur la puissance sphérométrique, néanmoins elle permet en pratique d'obtenir l'ordre de grandeur de cet indice de réfraction.
Traumatic Retinal Detachment
Authors: Williams T.D.
Published: January 2024

At age 19, while playing tennis, the patient was struck in the right temple by a tennis ball. She contacted several eye care practitioners during the month following the accident, but no retinal problems were detected at any of these visits. Her first visit was sought primarily because of the recent eye injury: she had no symptoms at that time. A week later, the patient noted some flashing lights and arranged another consultation. No significant retinal problems were found at that time.
Asteroid Bodies in the Vitreous
Authors: Potter J.W. , Jones W.L. , Crutchfield M
Published: January 2024

Asteroid bodies are frequently observed in the vitreous but there are many clinicians who confuse astroid bodies with synchysis scintillans. This review attempts to clarify the differential diagnosis of these disorders. However, there remains some uncertainty regarding the association of asteroid bodies with systemic disease.
Control of Glare for VDT Operators
Authors: Mousa G.Y
Published: January 2024

Since the introduction of video display terminals (VDTs) into offices, "glare" has become a source of patient complaints and a major triggering factor of migraine attacks among VDT users. Many patients are bothered by direct glare from fluorescent lamps or reflected glare from the surface of the screen. In order to reduce the impact of glare on VDT operators, some manufacturers have installed anti­glare filters on the screen to reduce the reflective glare. Special luminaires with mirrored louvers directing the luminous flux downwards are recom­mended for lighting systems in VDT areas, but most offices are still illuminated by fluorescent lamp fittings not designed for this type of work.
Grouped Pigmentation in the Peripheral Retina
Authors: Wilkinson J.M. , Williams T.D.
Published: January 2024

Pigment spots are frequently found during ophthalmoscopic examination. Differential diag­noses to be considered include: retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) hypertrophy, choroidal nevus, choroidal melanoma, melanocytoma, true hyper­plasia of RPE, inflammatory pigmented fundus lesions, and pigmented colobomas. Table 1 summa­rizes methods for deciding on the possible cause for the pigmented area and its possible course.
People-to-People Citizen Ambassador Program
Authors: Lecker G
Published: January 2024

This particular adventure really began on April 25, 1985, when I received an invitation from Dr. Irvin Borish to join an optometric delegation to the People's Republic of China.
The Effect of Meridional and Overall Aniseikonic Corrections on Perceived Distortion Due to Small Astigmatic Correction:
Authors: Robertson K.M , Remole A
Published: January 2024

A 35 year old male had been periodically prescribed a complete correction for his small amounts of astigmatic hyperopia. Compliance was unsuccessful due to the apparent tilting of the patient's visual surround­ings. Using measurements obtained on a new eikonometer called the Multi­meridional Apparent Frontoparallel Plane, bitoric lenses were prescribed and supplied. Aniseikonia and visual perception was evaluated with meridi­onal aniseikonia corrected and then with meridional and overall anisei­konia corrected. Only the latter gave the patient full satisfaction.
Effects of Alcohol on the Human Vision System
Authors: Farrow L.A
Published: January 2024

Alcohol and alcoholism affects us in many ways. It affects the social and economic fabric of our society, the physiology of the human body, and perhaps most importantly, the effectiveness of the mental processing of the human mind.
Newer Approaches to Glaucoma Management
Authors: Lyle W.M
Published: January 2024

Traditional drug treatment of glau­coma tends to produce sequential periods of overdose and underdose. Methods of avoiding this pulsed sequence are becoming available. The aim is to achieve zero order kinetics instead of first order kinetics. The result should be smoother control of intraocular pressure with a smaller dose of drug. Laser treatments are replacing some of the older surgical procedures for treating glaucoma. No current treatment modality is totally successful and free of problems for all patients.
Use of University of Waterloo Distance Visual Acuity Charts
Authors: Woo G.C , Bohnsack H , Strong J.G
Published: January 2024

Several versions of the University of Waterloo distance visual acuity chart have been in use for some time. This report sum­marizes the design features of these charts. Instruction on the use of a 4M and a 6M chart has been provided. The prin­cipal advantages of using this chart at various distances is also explained.
Compression Testing of Three Soft Lens Polymers with a Simulated Fingernail
Authors: Attridge J.G , Weaver D.S
Published: January 2024

An analysis of the mechanical proper­ties of finished lenses utilizing com­pression testing identifies factors contributing to soft lens damage. Sauflon 70, Snoflex 50, and Toyo 515 PolyHEMA lenses, all of plano power and equal thicknesses were com­pressed within the optical zone by loads exerted by a simulated fingernail made of guitar pick material. Six lenses of each polymer were used for each of three tests. It was found that Toyo 515 PolyHEMA had a relatively lower compressive strength than the other two non-HEMA materials; that the Sauflon 70 had the least ability to recover once compressed; and that all three polymers did not appear to recover their previous compression strength after undergoing a dehydra­tion/rehydration cycle. In the case of the Toyo 515 lenses, this last result was confirmed statistically.
Clinical Evaluation of a Non Preserved Saline Solution
Authors: Levy B
Published: January 2024

With the advent of more and more contact lens pharmaceu­tical care products, and the manufacture of hydrophilic lenses which, by their nature, absorb and retain fluids, the ques­tion of the sterility of contact lenses is more important than ever. This evaluation assesses the clinical efficacy of Lens Plus, a non preserved saline solution, with a variety of heat and chemical disinfection systems.
Headache
Authors: Lyle W.M
Published: January 2024

It is hoped that the attached table will supplement the optometrist's clinical assessment and help to identify the type and probable cause of many headaches.
A Hierarchy of Perceptual Training in Low Vision
Authors: Faubert J , Overbury O. , Goodrich G.L
Published: January 2024

A growing concern in low vision care is whether people afflicted with a visual impairment can adapt to their condition and relearn to perform lost functional abilities. A purely sensory-physiological approach to this issue is restricted because 1) low vision patients often have below what is normally assumed as the basic necessary sensory input for many functional tasks (e.g. reading) and 2) in many cases, such an approach assumes a lack of plasticity past a critical period of acquisition. An alternative approach is that there is some useful plasticity or ability to relearn at all ages even though they may differ quantitatively and/or qualitatively.
Detection of Visual Field Defect Using Topographic Evoked Potential in Children
Authors: Wong P.K.H , Bencivenga R. , Jan J.E , Farrell K
Published: January 2024

The interpretation of visual evoked potentials (YEP) suffers from a lack of objectivity due to several causes. First there is as yet no good biological model explaining the relation between the physiological activities occurring in the brain and the voltage variations measured during the YEP. This means that no mathe­matical standard for a "normal" reading has been set, nor a normal range of variation against which to test a YEP under investigation. There are certain features whose presence or absence are considered relevant to the analysis, like peak mor­phology and latency features, but these are difficult to code mathematically and it is not clear at all what their statistical dis­tributional properties are, both in the healthy population and in specific types of illnesses.
Quantifying the Magnitude of Visual Impairment with Multi-Flash Campimetry
Authors: Dixon M , Brussell E.M
Published: January 2024

Multi-flash campimetry is a computer implemented clinical psy­chophysical technique that uses the ability to detect flicker to distinguish between healthy observers and ophthalmological patients. On each trial, a computer randomly selects a point from a 36 point display and begins to flicker it at 5 Hz. The duty cycle of this flickering point (the proportion of the flicker period that is lit), is decreased from 100% in 1 .4% steps each cycle until the observer makes a manual response indicating that flicker has been detected.
Vascular and Neural Changes During Body Inversion: Preliminary Findings
Authors: Lovasik J.V , Kothe A.C , Spafford M.M
Published: January 2024

This report examines the influence of gravity on physiological fluid pressures within the body. The interest in the influence of gravity on ocular struc­tures and function is topical not only because of the current fashion of body inversion devices as forms of exercise, but also the ocular consequence of a cephalic redistribution of blood with its subsequent effect on IOP during the micro-gravity environment of space­flight. For the ophthalmic practitioner, the effect of body orientation on intra­ocular pressure and on the blood supply to the eye is of practical importance. In this paper the influence of pre­cisely controlled body positions on the intraocular pressure, central retinal artery pressure, and systemic blood pressure is presented. Deficits in visual neural function resulting from body inversion are documented. Clinical implications of these findings are discussed.
Vision in the Space Environment
Authors: Hart L.G
Published: January 2024

It must be noted that the subject discussed in this paper is not only one that is complex, but also one that is constantly changing. By the time a paper about the space environment reaches print, many of the ideas could well be obsolete. This article was planned with the practising optometrist in mind. To compliment an extensive literature which already exists on the subject, only the ideas that it was felt would be of interest to, and act as primer on the subject for the interested practi­tioner are introduced here.
Canadian Vision Standards
Authors: Hovis J.K
Published: January 2024

As primary vision care providers, optometrists are often asked whether a patient's vision meets the stan­dard established for a particular occupa­tion. In order to address these inquiries appropriately, optometrists must have knowledge of the various vision stan­dards. This article provides a summary of federally-mandated vision require­ments as a reference. However, because these standards are under continual revi­sion, it will be necessary to update them from time to time.
Visual Dysfunction In Recent Onset Diabetes: A Clinical Report
Authors: Lovasik J.V , Kothe A.C
Published: January 2024

A clinical report is presented of a 64 year old patient with recent onset diabetes. Simple in-office test proce­dures for the detection of subtle func­tional abnormalities in the visual system are presented. Diagnostic findings are expanded by results of electrophysiological testing, and com­plemented by an investigation of vas­cular structural integrity by fluorescein angiography. The importance of an examination routine consisting of an assessment of both functional and structural aspects of the visual ele­ments typically affected by the diabetic condition is emphasized.
Parents Awareness of Vision Care Issues in Children Ages Four to Six
Authors: Ng Lisa W. , Jones Deborah A.
Published: January 2024

Previous studies have shown that less than 15% of children receive an eye examination before age six. A reason for this lack of vision care may be (related to) poor parent education. Using a questionnaire, we surveyed parents with a child between ages four and six to investigate their awareness of child vision care. Results indicate that most parents (73%) took their child for an exam before age six, but few parents (5%) took their child at the (CAO recommended) age six months. Parents therefore have a high degree of vision awareness, but further have education is necessary to increase the percentage of children obtaining eye examination at an earlier age.
National Model: An approach to comprehensive eye examinations for children entering the school system
Authors: ACO CAO
Published: January 2024

In February 2005, the Children's Vision Initiative (CVI) of the Canadian Associa­tion of Optometrists (CAO) submitted a project funding application to the Community Development and Partnerships Directorate of Social Development Canada. While the submis­sion did not ultimately meet the requirements for funding, the application process proved to be a beneficial exercise in clearly articulating CAO's approach for comprehensive eye exami­nations for children entering the school system. CVI may also use the material to apply to other government programs.
Clinical Diagnosis
Authors: Chiarelli Catherine
Published: January 2024

C.W., a 7-year-old male, presented with his parents for another opinion, seeking treatment to improve binocularity. He had been under the care of an ophthalmologist since age 4 years. At that time, glasses were prescribed to correct a right esotropia. Oc­clusion therapy also was recommended, and was done consistently for several months. Two years ago, bifo­cal lenses were prescribed to further improve eye align­ment. At a recent follow-up, C.W and his parents were told that visual acuity and the esotropia were adequately corrected with bifocals, and that no further treatment was required. Annual follow-up was advised.
LEGAL FOCUS: British Columbia's proposed optician's regulation
Authors: West Alan
Published: January 2024

The Canadian Association of Optometrists sought legal counsel regarding the proposed opticians regulation in British Columbia. Of interest to members, the following letter by Alan West, dated July 13, 2004, provides a relevant legal perspective to the issue of increasing the permitted scope of practice of opticians.
CAO 2006 Report: Optometric Leaders' Forum
Authors: ACO CAO
Published: January 2024

CAO held its annual Optometric Leaders' Forum (OLF) in Ottawa, January 27-29. t was a lively and productive session with ample presentations and dialogue surrounding different areas of activity and in­terest within the optometric community. CAO Committees and Provincial Associations also took this occasion to break out in groups to make presentations and work together to plan for 2006 and beyond.
A Novel Heart Disease Prediction System using Deep Multi-Layer Perceptron and Optimal Feature Selection Mechanism
Authors: P Nithya Shree A. , Kannan R.
Published: January 2024

Diagnosis and prognosis of heart disease (HD) are essential medical tasks for a correct classification, which helps cardiologists to treat the patient properly. The current medical system is unable to obtain the entire information from the heart disease database. It is difficult for a physician to analyze and diagnose chronic disease because it is a challenging endeavor. Hence this paper proposes a novel weight and bias tune deep multi-layer perceptron for heart disease prediction (WBTDMLP) with optimal feature selection using modified random forest (MRF). The proposed system comprised ‘3’ phases such as data preprocessing, feature selection, and HD prediction. Initially the HD prediction data is collected from the Cleveland dataset and the missing value imputation and data normalization is applied on the dataset to preprocess the dataset. Following that, the feature selection was performed by using the MRF algorithm. Finally, the HD prediction is done based on WBTDMLP approach and the parameters are tuned by Sobel sequence with Brownian random walk-based dragonfly optimization algorithm (SSBRWDOA). The results indicate that the proposed approach reaches 97.89% accuracy, which is relatively higher than existing methods.
GestureFlow: Intutive Multimedia Interactor
Authors: Diwnale Tanvi , Done Shreyas , Dokhale Pornima , Borale Disha , Divate Yash , Dixit Shardul
Published: January 2024

Gesture Flow: Intutive Multimedia Control is a project aimed at revolutionizing the way users interact with digital media. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative design principles, this project introduces a media player that incorporates intuitive interactions and augments the user's senses. By merging the physical and digital realms, the Intutive Multimedia Interactor Media Player provides an immersive and seamless media experience. The key objective of this project is to enhance user engagement and convenience while consuming digital media content. The Intutive Multimedia Interactor Media Player utilizes advanced gesture recognition through image processing techniques to enable users to control media playback and access content effortlessly. Users can, pause, play, forward, rewind, adjust volume, and perform other playback functions using specific hand gestures.
Forensic Analysis of Salivary Nicotine by Calix[4]Arene Customized Gold Nanoparticles in Water and Soil
Authors: Goswami Heena , Mathew Thomas
Published: January 2024

Nicotine, a potent stimulant found in tobacco products, has significant effects on oral health and overall well-being. Saliva samples showing the presence of nicotine can be very helpful as evidence in a variety of situations. Salivary nicotine levels can reveal smoking habits. It offers proof of whether a person has recently used tobacco goods. Saliva testing can be used, for instance, to support or contradict smoking behaviours in court cases involving custody disputes, child endangerment, or employment regulations. Saliva nicotine testing can be used in criminal investigations to determine a suspect's smoking history. If saliva includes nicotine traces, it can be used to identify the person to a place or occasion, particularly at the crime scene which may reveal discarded cigarette butts or other tobacco-related evidence. Also, exposure to nicotine impacts general health. Saliva tests can reveal whether or not a person uses tobacco, which is important information for determining health risks. For example, nicotine testing can be used by medical practitioners to assess a patient's willingness to stop smoking or to track their progress while participating in smoking cessation programmes. Moreover, some insurance providers take nicotine usage into account when setting insurance premiums or providing coverage. Saliva test results can impact judgments about disability claims, health insurance, and life insurance. However, it's crucial to properly interpret the findings of nicotine tests. Due to the variety of benefits associated with the identification of salivary nicotine, this article aims to develop an affordable technique that can facilitate the in-situ, real-time detection of nicotine in saliva samples.
Predominant Educational Approaches for Teaching Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Primary School
Authors: Ališauskienė Stefanija , Grigėnaitė Julija
Published: January 2024

In inclusive educational practice, three predominant educational approaches differentiation, individualization, and personalization are recognized. These educational approaches are based on inclusive education values, emphasising getting to know the learner and using the most appropriate educational methods, considering the learner’s needs, strengths and interests. In educational practice, these educational approaches are often interchangeable, confused or misinterpreted, leading educators to question when learning and/or teaching is personalised, individualised or differentiated. This article presents exploratory research as part of a broader scientific study. The research aims to identify the educational approaches used by primary school teachers in educating students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in an inclusive classroom. The exploratory research is based on a qualitative methodology using a semi-structured interview method. Participants were primary school teachers with experience in teaching learners with ASD (N=8). The study reveals that the education of students, especially those with ASD, is more likely to follow differentiation and individualisation approaches. However, there is also evidence of personalisation in education. The results of the study show teachers’ eagerness to thoroughly understand each student in the classroom; however, there is a prevailing emphasis on the disorder and challenges associated with students with ASD. The characterization of students based on their conformity or non-conformity to norms is a common trait of the individualised education approach. Nevertheless, student cooperation, parental collaboration, teamwork between teachers and student support specialists, recognition of student diversity, and individual understanding of each student all contribute to the essential components of the personalised education concept.
The results suggest that the participants in the study combine differentiated, individualised and personalised approaches to educating students with ASD. On one hand, it can be viewed as a flexible integration of various approaches tailored to the learners’ needs and the educational context; on the other hand, it can be seen as an instinctive method used by teachers for addressing educational challenges in the classroom, especially in situations where better theoretical preparation is required.
New Word in Comparative Historical Sociology of Social Restorations
Authors: Laurėnas Vaidutis
Published: January 2024

Review of two books: Norkus, Zenonas. 2023a. The Great Restoration: Post-Communist Transformations from the Viewpoint of Comparative Historical Sociology of Restorations. Leiden: Brill. p. 436. ISBN: 978-90-04-68332-7. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004683327

Norkus, Zenonas. 2023b. Post-Communist Transformations in Baltic Countries. A Restorations Approach in Comparative Historical Sociology. Cham: Springer. p. 291. ISBN: 978-3-031-39498-0. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39496-6
Foreword
Authors: Ramonienė Meilutė , Ruzaitė Jūratė
Published: January 2024

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Using Artificial Intelligence for Education in the Education 5.0 Era to Improve Reading Skills
Authors: Salam Muhammad Yusuf , Mahayuni Mahayuni , Taman Mona , Mudinillah Adam
Published: January 2024

This research aims to determine the use of ChatGPT for education in the Education 5.0 era in improving reading skills. ChatGPT can answer questions humanely, just like Google Nest; only Google Nest requires machines or tools like regular Google. This research uses quantitative methods, data obtained through interviews, and questionnaire distribution. Distribution of questionnaires using Google forms. The research results show that using ChatGPT for education in the Education Era 5.0 can benefit students, as evidenced by increased reading skills. From this research it can concluded that the use of ChatGPT for education has proven to be effective and efficient, the research proves this results that 80% of students have the highest scores. The limitation of this research is that the researcher only researched the use of ChatGPT for education in the Education Era 5.0 even though there are still many uses of other media that can be used as alternatives in improving students' reading skills.
Analyzing Spelling Errors and Benefiting from Them to Develop A Spelling Exercise Booklet Based on Constructivist Theory
Authors: Wahyuni Wahyuni , Asrori Imam , Wargadinata Wildana
Published: January 2024

This study aims to describe the common Imla errors in Arabic writing and the development of Imla textbooks based on constructivist theory. This research used the qualitative method and R&D method in terms of Brog and Gall. The results of this research and development are Spelling errors with a total of 403 errors, consisting of writing errors in hamzah qath'i and washl, alif, and lam, ta' marbuthah, hamzah in the middle and at the end of words, long sounds, connecting hijaiyyah letters, connecting words. developed is a book for teaching Imla' based on constructivism theory, and the learning process focuses on exploration, clarification, and application activities. The validity of Imla's textbook is the result of expert validation. The overall quality of the book is "very good". The results of this study indicate that constructivist theory is suitable for teaching Imla' to beginners by presenting exploration at the beginning of learning, clarification in core activities, and application at the end of learning.
Implementasi Manajemen Dakwah Dalam Membentuk Perilaku Disiplin Beribadah Santri Pondok Pesantren Putri Al-Anwar 02 Sarang Rembang
Authors: Savitri Fania Mutiara , Istikhawa Deviga Meyliana Arik
Published: January 2024

Perilaku disiplin beribadah santri di pondok pesantren putri Al-Anwar 02 Sarang Rembang yang masih kurang yaitu beberapa santri yang tidak melaksanakan sholat tepat waktu, tidak mengikuti kegiatan dzikir rutinan, tidak membaca Al-Qur’an sesuai jadwal yang telah ditentukan dan kegiatan ibadah lainnya yang merupakan masalah tersendiri bagi pondok pesantren. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa implementasi manajemen dakwah pondok pesantren putri Al-Anwar 02 Sarang Rembang dalam membentuk perilaku disiplin beribadah santri, dilakukan dengan merencanakan, mengorganisasi, mengaktualisasi dan mengawasi jalannya pondok pesantren. Dalam membentuk perilaku disiplin beribadah santri dilakukan dengan menerapkan ibadah mahdhah dan ghairu mahdhah. Perencanaan dilakukan dengan menyusun program kegiatan dan jadwal kegiatan, membuat program jangka pendek, tahunan dan jangka panjang, setelah itu dikelompokan dengan membuat  job discribtion sesuai dengan tugas, wewenang dan tanggung jawab bidang yang ada di struktur kepengurusan, dari penugasan tersebut akan di aktualisasikan dalam bentuk kegiatan dengan satu pengarahan yang jelas pengasuh yang dilaksanakan semua anggota, bentuk aktualisasi diwujudkan dalam pemberian motivasi dan bimbingan terhadap dewan asatid, pengurus maupun santri, pemberian materi terkait dengan ilmu agama seperti pembelajaran materi kitab kuning, bacaan Al-Qur’an yang baik dan benar dalam kitab jet tempur dan tradisi maupun budaya pondok pesantren yang mendahulukan ta’dzim dan akhlakul karimah, hasil dari kinerja tersebut kemudian diawasi dan dilakukan penilaian serta evaluasi dalam setiap kinerja kepengurusan.
Radikalisme Islam: Pemikiran Dan Gerakannya di Indonesia Kontemporer
Authors: Tasman Tasman , Valencia Lazuardi A.
Published: January 2024

Dewasa ini, gerakan-gerakan Islam fundamentalis cukup marak berdiri di Indonesia. Gerakan Islam Fundamentalis yang cenderung bersemboyan “Kembali ke Al-Quran dan Hadits” ini mengedepankan suatu gerakan pembaharuan Islam yang kembali ke Akar Rumputnya, yaitu pada ajaran Al-Quran dan Hadist. Gerakan ini dicirikan sebagai suatu gerakan yang Ortodoks atau murni pada ajaran asli, keras atau sangat dogmatis, serta radikal atau bervisi untuk merubah sistem sosial hingga akarnya. Radikalitas gerakan Islam Fundamentalis ini sendiri memang tak lepas dari bagaimana dunia kontemporer yang begitu dinamis dan inkompromi terhadap keterlambatan. Modernitas yang dicirikan sebagai suatu dunia yang terus bergerak tanpa berhenti mengakibatkan tiap orang mau tidak mau berkompromi terhadap perubahan ini, termasuk golongan Agama sekalipun. Lalu, bagaimana Radikalitas itu justru melekat pada Gerakan Islam Fundamentalis yang pada mulanya adalah reaksi atas ketidakhabisan perubahan dalam dunia modern? Artikel ini akan membahas tentang apa yang dimaknai sebagai Gerakan Islam Fundamentalis, Radikalisme, dan bagaimana gerakan-gerakan pembaharuan Islam pada abad ke-19 dan ke-20 berkontribusi pada radikalisasinya Gerakan Fundamentalis Islam ini.
Unification of Humor in Da’wah : Da’wah Bil-Lisan KH. Anwar Zahid
Authors: Andayani Andayani , Santoso Bobby Rachman
Published: January 2024

Dakwah identik dengan penyebaran agama Islam, yang disampaikan secara serius oleh seorang dai. Seiring perkembangan zaman, dakwah memulai fleksibilitasnya dengan memasukkan humor sebagai upaya menarik  minat mad’u. Hal tersebut  yang dilakukan oleh KH. Anwar Zahid  sejak periode dakwahnya menggunakan humor. Berdasarkan esensialnya memadukan humor dalam dakwah salah satu unsur yang penting.  Humor  suatu bentuk gurauan yang bersifat menghibur dan kebutuhan bagi pendengar. Humor disini bertujuan untuk mempermudah mad’u dalam menangkap pesan dakwah. Dakwah merupakan proses mempengaruhi orang lain dengan cara bijaksana tanpa ada unsur paksaan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan sosio-psikologis. Hasil penelitian yang ditemukan  bahwasanya dakwah  bil-lisan dalam  konten Youtube @Anza Channel KH. Anwar Zahid, bahwa KH. Anwar Zahid  mendeklarasikan humor dalam setiap dakwah bil-lisannya. Hal tersebut dibuktikan bahwa, setiap masyarakat yang melihat konten dakwah tersebut, pasti mengatakan dakwahnya selalu lucu.   Dalam konteksitas penggunaan humor yang diselipkan pada dakwah KH. Anwar Zahid, humornya berkesinambungan dengan tema pembahasan. Selain itu, dibalik  seorang dai yang lucu, KH. Anwar Zahid memiliki peran yang menonjol di masyarakat. Selain berdakwah KH. Anwar Zahid juga memberikan fasilitas pendidikan kepada anak yatim-piatu secara gratis, baik kebutuhan sekolah maupun mengaji di pondok pesantrennya. Hal tersebut dilakukan sebagai bentuk  kepedulian  terhadap  generasi penerus bangsa sebagai pejuang agama Islam dimasa depan.
ZAKAT AS PUBLIC FINANCE IN INDONESIA?
Authors: Dharma Budhi
Published: January 2024

The current situation shows that government is facing a dilemmatic situation where Indonesia’s government has an ambitious mission to increase their income through several channels under Joko Widodo’s administration. This mission is based on the willingness of Joko Widodo to catch up development in various sectors, in particular, infrastructure and local and underdeveloped regions. Besides that, Indonesia also wants to protect and empower 10 percent population which are categorized as poor people. To support this initiative, government endeavor increasing income through several channels such as tax amnesty, boosted income tax and increasing government's debt (MFI 2018). OECD (2016c) highlights that Indonesia's revenue should be increased since it has strong relationships with public and welfare provisions (p. 24)
KOMUNIKASI ORGANISASI BALADEKA RADIO DALAM MENGHADAPI TANTANGAN DAN PELUANG PERUBAHAN MASYARAKAT DI ERA DIGITAL
Authors: Agustin Elma Diah , Saidah Musfiah
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang strategi transformasi komunikasi organisasi yang diadopsi oleh Baladeka Radio dalam menghadapi tantangan perubahan masyarakat dan peluang di era digital. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode fenomonologi dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Data penelitian diperoleh dari observasi, wawancara mendalam, kaijan studi dan dokumentasi.  Penelitian ini dikaji menggunakan teori informasi organisasi dari Karl Weick untuk menjelaskan proses masuknya informasi, serta cara organisasi Baladeka untuk mengurangi ketidakpastian informasi. Proses informasi juga dijelaskan dari dua pihak yaitu internal dan eksternal, dianalisis pada tahap penentuan, seleksi dan penyimpanan. Dalam penelitian ini juga dijelaskan strategi yang dilakukan radio Baladeka dalam menghadapi perubahan prilaku dan preferensi masyarakat di era digital.Berdasarkan hasil temuan dan analisis, anggota organisasi Baladeka menggunakan informasi yang telah diproses untuk mengembangkan Radio Baladeka dan untuk memenuhi tujuan organisasi. Dalam menghadapi tantangan di era digital, Radio Baladeka mengadopsi siaran radio digital dan memasukkan radionya ke platform noise. Baladeka juga memanfaatkan situasi ini untuk lebih menjangkau banyak orang. Sebagai radio daerah, Baladeka tetap mempertahankan kearifan lokal program hiburan ngedoblang yang diminati oleh masyarakat Bekasi.
PENCAPAIAN TUJUAN PROGRAM PENDAMPINGAN HIDROPONIK DI KOMUNITAS AGRADIPA DESA SODONG, KECAMATAN TIGARAKSA, KABUPATEN TANGERANG
Authors: Rabbani Hanifur , Hermansah Tantan
Published: January 2024

Hidroponik merupakan salah satu metode budidaya tanaman selain menggunakan tanah, yaitu dengan memanfaatkan air yang sudah dilarutkan nutrisi. Hidroponik bisa menjadi alternatif bagi petani yang memiliki lahan pertanian terbatas karena bisa dilakukan pada lahan yang tingkat kesuburan tanahnya rendah atau di wilayah yang padat penduduk. Tujuan diadakannya penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana proses pendampingan Komunitas Agradipa terhadap masyarakat Desa Sodong, serta untuk mengetahui pencapaian dari adanya pendampingan tersebut. Penelitian inimenggunakan metode kualitatif dengan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan studi dokumentasi sebagai alatnya. Informan dalam penelitian ini yaitu pengurus Komunitas Agradipa, masyarakat Desa Sodong, dan peserta pendampingan hidroponik yang di adakan di komunitas tersebut. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tahapan pendampingan yang dilalui oleh masyarakat melalui beberapa proses yaitu: 1) tahapan Animasi, 2) Tahapan Fasilitasi, dan 3) Tahapan Penghapusan Diri. Adapun pencapaian dari pemberdayaan kegiatan pendampingan ini yaitu membantu masyarakat untuk mendapatkan pengetahuan dan keselarasan serta kebahagiaan secara non ekonomi yang meliputi relasi, keterlibatan masyarakat, penemuan makna hidup, optimisme yang realistis, dan resiliensi yang dimiliki oleh masing-masing individu masyarakat.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI PUBLIK BAZNAS BAZIS DKI JAKARTA PADA INSTAGRAM @BAZNASBAZISDKIJAKARTA
Authors: Darajat Deden Mauli , Rahmi Cinta
Published: January 2024

This article discusses the public communication strategy carried out by the National Amil Zakat Agency (Baznas) of the DKI Jakarta Province Amil Zakat Infak Alms (Bazis) Agency which is carried out through Instagram media. This study uses a library research research method which is carried out by referring to journal articles, repositories, social media reports and all resources that can be accessed online with a qualitative descriptive design approach. The findings in this study are that the Public Communication strategy on Instagram carried out by Baznas Bazis DKI Jakarta is firstly Instagram as an effective medium, second, messages from figures, third, showing current trends, fourth, approach for singles, fifth, Friday blessing campaign. , sixth, weekend entertainment, seventh, pick-up service, outlets, up to official zakat cash, and eighth, alms to refuse the plague. The communication strategy carried out by Baznas Bazis DKI is part of the zakat campaign and dissemination of information related to zakat both to muzakki and mustahik with the Instagram social media approach.
A Formação Humana e Cristã das Jovens Gerações: Uma peregrinação antropológica no solo sagrado das vivências juvenis
Authors: Espíndola de Lima Teixeira Patrícia
Published: January 2024

Formação é sempre um tema atual. Na complexidade do tempo presente, o tema se torna talvez ainda mais exigente. As diversas crises que marcam o cotidiano, as exigências que caracterizam o mundo acadêmico e profissional, marcados pelas ideologias da produtividade, da meritocracia e de uma espécie de “necessária vigilância ou controle”, impõem a muitos jovens uma tensão sobre-humana, exigindo-lhes a necessidade de serem sempre inovadores e criativos. Tal situação, não raramente, produz desgastes, stress, desânimo, depressão. Urge questionar as práticas de formação. Questionar é buscar! Porém, buscar de um modo mais finito, determinado, mais próximo de si mesmo. Ou seja, é preciso buscar práticas de formação a partir da realidade em que vivemos, convivemos, estudamos, trabalhamos, bem como em grupos juvenis que participamos ou em uma comunidade de fé que atuamos. É ali que a pessoa se mostra na sua finitude, com limitações e potencialidades.
Agreement Between Two Cephalometric Analyses of Facial Growth Direction and Biotype
Authors: Aguilar-Perez Fernando Javier , Bataller-Mendez Eugenia Beatriz , Colome-Ruiz Gabriel Eduardo , Chuc-Gamboa Martha Gabriela , Aguilar-Perez David Alejandro , Herrera-Atoche Jose Ruben
Published: January 2024

Cephalometry is a morphological and descriptive diagnostic method that provides relevant data on skeletal and dentoalveolar malocclusions of patients seeking orthodontics treatment. Several authors have proposed different cephalometric measurements to determine facial growth direction and facial biotype, the results of these different measurements from the same patient do not always agree on the diagnosis. The aim of this study was to determine the level of agreement between Ricketts and Björk-Jarabak cephalometric analyses for the determination of facial growth direction and facial biotype in patients from a population of Yucatan, Mexico. A total of 260 lateral cephalograms of patients between 18 and 59 years of age were digitally traced using the Ricketts and Björk-Jarabak cephalometric analyses to determine the direction of facial growth and facial biotype using Dolphin Imagine software. Cohen's kappa statistical test was performed to establish the strength of agreement between the diagnostic results obtained by the cephalometric analyses. A poor diagnostic concordance strength was found for growth direction (K=0.105), and acceptable for facial biotype (K=0.362). The concordance strengths for each diagnostic possibility (level) ranged from slight to acceptable, except for the brachyfacial and dolichofacial biotypes, with a moderate strength of agreement. In conclusion, the Ricketts and Björk-Jarabak cephalometric measurements used for the determination of facial biotype and facial growth direction could suggest non-concordant diagnostic assessments in some individuals.
Propiedades psicométricas del Survey of Attitudes Toward Statistics en español para estudiantes de ingeniería y matemática en la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Authors: Aguilar Fernández Eduardo , Zamora Araya José Andrey
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Comprobar las propiedades psicométricas, en términos de validez estructural y consistencia interna, del Survey of Attitudes Toward Statistics en su versión de 36 ítems en español. Métodos: El instrumento se administró a 281 estudiantes de ingeniería y matemática de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica y se aplicó un análisis factorial confirmatorio, cuyos indicadores de bondad de ajuste resultaron deficientes para comprobar la estructura factorial de la versión al idioma español del Survey of Attitudes Toward Statistics. Resultados: La aplicación de un análisis factorial exploratorio sugirió la reorganización de los ítems en cuatro factores. A esta nueva configuración se le aplicó un análisis factorial confirmatorio y sus indicadores de bondad de ajuste y confiabilidad resultaron satisfactorios. Conclusiones: Según el contexto de aplicación, una reducción de la estructura factorial original del Survey of Attitudes Toward Statistics en su versión de 36 ítems sería apropiada, así como una reconfiguración para las escalas de dificultad, competencia cognitiva, afecto y valor. Se recomienda continuar con los estudios tendientes a comprobar si la estructura factorial planteada en el instrumento se mantiene en otros contextos universitarios y con estudiantes de diferentes áreas de conocimiento o, por el contrario, se evidencia una estructura factorial diferente.
La planificación, proceso fundamental en la autorregulación del aprendizaje en la educación media
Authors: Ortiz Espinal Natalia , Márquez Ángel Liris Yojana , Mejía Elquin , Mahecha Jenny
Published: January 2024

El objetivo de este artículo es analizar los efectos de la planificación como parte importante de la autorregulación en los procesos de aprendizaje de los estudiantes de educación media de los sectores rural y urbano de Colombia. El enfoque de investigación fue mixto, lo que implicó la recolección y sistematización de datos cuantitativos y cualitativos, así como su asociación y análisis. Los datos se recolectaron a través de instrumentos como un cuestionario y entrevista semiestructurada, para la cual se usó la técnica de grupo focal. Estos instrumentos fueron aplicados a 307 estudiantes y 71 maestros y maestras de diez instituciones educativas de diferentes departamentos de Colombia. La sistematización de datos se logró a través de técnicas como la codificación abierta y axial en matrices de análisis categorial. El análisis vinculó procedimientos metodológicos relevantes como: identificación de recurrencias, coincidencias y tendencias; rotulación y jerarquización de hallazgos emergentes y finales; y triangulación teórica. Los resultados han puesto en evidencia que, si bien la autorregulación es una capacidad que se desarrolla en el estudiantado, la persona docente es un actor determinante para que dicha capacidad se active, quien debe conocer cuáles son los componentes de tipo transversal, tecnológico, metodológico y pedagógico, que cada estudiante requiere de acuerdo con sus estilos y niveles de aprendizaje, para empoderarse de manera activa y con motivación de todo lo que implica la planificación de forma autocontrolada del desarrollo de la tarea. De ahí, la necesidad de que los y las docentes reconozcan estos componentes para poder actuar en consecuencia y se generen estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje, así como ambientes educativos en donde el estudiantado sea el actor principal que analiza y establece las herramientas, acciones y rutas de trabajo más convenientes para enfrentarse con éxito a su proceso académico.