bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Regression model for students’ learning style in distance statistics education
Authors:   Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, Casinillo Leomarich F.
Published: March 2024

Students have different kinds of acquisition styles depending on their convenience in the learning environment. This study aims to look into the different kinds of learning styles (visual, auditory, and tactile) among students in learning statistics during the new normal at Visayas State University, Leyte, Philippines. In addition, the article tends to determine the various correlating factors that significantly influence their learning styles. Secondary data were utilized from an existing current paper in the literature and analyzed using standard descriptive statistics and ordinal regression. Results of the analysis showed that students' learning styles as visual, auditory, and tactile are rated "sometimes." This indicates that the learning ability of students is adversely affected by the pandemic. On average, students preferred a visual learning style during the new normal in their acquisition of distance statistics education. This means that students prefer to read visual representations like books, handouts, and modules, among others, of their lessons in statistics online. Regression revealed that younger students are more likely visual learners, higher family income governing the students to auditory learners, and the number of hours in studying and leisure time makes the students tactile learners. In conclusion, students must be provided with detailed learning materials for their statistics lessons, and encourage them to study by providing realistic and interesting activities. Furthermore, statistics teachers must show positive vibes to lessen the students' stress and advise the students a good time management on how to correctly study in that suits their learning styles during the new normal.
Simple Harmonic Oscillation using Computer Simulation: Compilation of Experiments for Classroom Investigations
Authors:   Presidential School of Uzbekistan, Qarshi City, Uzbekistan, Pacala Frank Angelo
Published: March 2024

The Simple Harmonic Oscillation (SHO) is a fundamental concept in physics, as it describes a large variety of phenomena that occur in nature, such as the motion of pendulums, mass-spring systems, and atoms. A thorough understanding of SHO can provide a good foundation for learning more advanced topics in physics, making it an essential topic for students to learn. Computer simulation technology provides an effective way to model SHO phenomena in the classroom. This technology allows students to explore SHO concepts visually and to replicate experiments that would be cumbersome or impossible to conduct otherwise. However, there are few compilations of SHO simulations appropriate for classroom use. This paper presented a compilation of SHO experiments that utilize computer simulation of PhET. The compiled experiments cover a broad range of SHO concepts, including proving the relationship of energy and amplitude, velocity and displacement, acceleration and displacement and types of damping. These experiments are suitable for classrooms of all levels and can be used to broaden and enrich students' understanding of SHO. Overall, the simulation-based experiments presented here offer a valuable resource for educators seeking to improve their students' understanding of SHO.
Designing Experiments on Chemical Kinetics using Common Household Materials: Perspectives of STEM High School Teachers
Authors:   College of Teacher Education, Cebu Normal University, Philippines, Sanchez Joje Mar Perino
Published: March 2024

Due to remote learning, chemistry laboratory experiments have been difficult to implement. With this, the study explored the design of experiments on chemical kinetics that can be conducted at home. Seven STEM high school teachers participated in the study and underwent the process of designing the aforementioned experiments. Their experiences showed that they consider material availability in formulating the at-home activities. The design of their experiments underwent several processes: (1) making the flowchart, (2) conducting the pilot test, (3) illustrating the interactions in the particulate level, (4) writing corresponding chemical equations, (5) answering the experiment goal, and (6) finalizing the lab worksheet. In conclusion, high school teachers can design experiments on chemical kinetics and be trained for the macro-micro-symbolic understanding of chemical phenomena and the thorough design process ensures the possibility of implementing these home-based experiments to the students in remote learning. Training on home-based experiment design and development is recommended for schools in the Philippines.
Mapping of Philippine Kto10 Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Probability and Statistics
Authors:   San Francisco National High School, Bulan, Sorsogon, Philippines, Gratela Klief F. , Dio Ryan V. ,   Sorsogon State University, Sorsogon City, Philippines, Deri Ritzelda A. ,   Sorsogon State University, Sorsogon City, Philippines
Published: March 2024

The complexity of Probability and Statistics Education was intensified by several concerns in the education sector brought by COVID-19 contagion. This study examined the Philippine Kto10 Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Probability and Statistics by comparing the content topics and learning competencies with the Kto10 Mathematics Curriculum. This Critical-Qualitative approach of study used curriculum mapping as a method of analysis in the identification of the gaps in the MELCs across the grade level along with lesson continuity and lesson congestion backed up with the experiences and responses of 12-Math teachers (5 Elementary,7 Secondary) who were informants of the study. This investigation found out that the learning competencies in Probability and Statistics of the Kto10 Mathematics Curriculum were reduced (from 89 to 66 learning competencies) across grade level to cope up with the present educational crisis brought by the pandemic. The issuance of Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) arranged in increasing complexity was seen as a good initiative in decongesting the overcrowded Kto10 Mathematics Curriculum. However, gaps were still seen along lesson continuity across grade level particularly in grade 9 (no lesson in Probability and Statistics). This study provides insights among educational authorities and researchers to further explore how the Probability and Statistics are taught across grade level. It uncovers the gaps along lesson continuity and congestion for the need of revision of Philippine Kto10 Mathematics Curriculum.
Cell-Wolf game: A teaching tool for understanding Meiosis in form four Biology
Authors:   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris,, Saidin Syazwan , Abdul Halim Anis Aisyah ,   Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak.
Published: March 2024

The complexity of meiosis, combined with a lack of knowledge about chromosomes and misconceptions, contributes to students' difficulty understanding this process. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a Cell-Wolf Game as a teaching tool for form four biology students learning about meiosis and to assess its usability based on teacher trainees' perceptions. This study uses a developmental research design by employing ADDIE model as the instructional design model. Two instruments were used in this study: expert validation form and the usability perception of the questionnaire. Two biology lecturers have been appointed to assess the validity of teaching aid material content and questionnaires. A total of 103 trainee teachers from the Bachelors of Education (Biology) programme were selected as respondents for the field study. The study showed the content validity index for both the teaching aid material, and the questionnaire is 1.0, meanwhile, the reliability index for questionnaire was 0.76. The study showed that the trainee teacher's perception of the teaching aid material’s design, teaching aid material’s content, and the usability of the teaching aids is 3.76 (SD = 0.33), 3.68 (SD = 0.42) and 3.64 (SD = 0.47), respectively. In conclusion, the Cell-Wolf Game was successfully developed and validated in this study. Furthermore, trainee teachers' perceptions of the game have a high mean value, indicating that it is appropriate to be implemented as a teaching aid during teaching and learning sessions to create a fun learning environment, thereby strengthening students' understanding.
Analyzing the difficulty level in learning mathematics online using a quantile regression approach
Authors:   Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, Casinillo Leomarich F. , Casinillo Emily L. ,   Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines
Published: March 2024

Online learning is a difficult type of educational process due to its limitations, particularly in college mathematics courses. The essential aim of this article is to elucidate the students' difficulty level in learning mathematics amid online learning and predict its statistically significant influencing factors. The data used in this study is secondary from a paper in the mathematics education literature on the form of cross-sectional. The data were summarized employing some descriptive measures and regression modeling as an inference. The result of the study showed that, on average, students are facing "difficulty" in learning their mathematics lessons during distance learning due to some problems. The quantile regression revealed that younger and female students are experiencing higher levels of difficulty. Plus, students who spent more money on the internet are facing higher difficulty in learning. In addition, a not conducive learning environment and social distractions are predictors of difficulty in learning. Conclusively, the difficulty in learning mathematics which adversely affects their performance is due to the distractions and problems in the learning environment, low coping mechanisms, and unprecedented educational process in the form of online setup. Hence, the study suggested that teachers must be flexible with students and provide digital simulations of mathematical problems, and use interactive models in their classes.
Development and Validation of ConProRet-A Module for the Retention of Algebraic Conceptual and Procedural Knowledge for Form 1 Student
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia, Leong Teh Guan , Raja Maamor Shah Raja Lailatul Zuraida ,   Department of Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Published: March 2024

Prior knowledge is crucial in acquiring new mathematical concepts, yet students frequently forget what they have learnt, which hampers their acquisition of new mathematical concepts. It has been observed that poor mastery of algebraic conceptual and procedural knowledge leads to poor knowledge retention, which in turn impairs learning in other areas of mathematics. Rote learning was assumed to be the definite way to grasp algebraic conceptual and procedural knowledge, but it has now been demonstrated that such knowledge rots when not used. This paper describes the development and validation of the ConProRet-A module for use in mastery and retention of algebraic conceptual and procedural knowledge for Form 1 students. Hence, the ASSURE model, APOS theory, Scaffolding theory, and Atkinson and Shriffin information processing theory were involved in the development of the mentioned module. To obtain the face validity percentage and content validity percentage for the module, five experts were appointed to evaluate the module using a questionnaire. Statistical analysis using the Percentage Calculation Method (PCM) was used to determine the face validity percentage and content validity percentage of the module. The findings showed that the face validity percentage and content validity percentage of the ConProRet-A module were high at 94% and 90.33%. This showed that the ConProRet-A module developed can be used in teaching and learning sessions in schools.
Effect of pH On Xylitol Composition- Preliminary Study
Authors:   Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, KM1, Jln Panchor, Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia, Shamsudin Nik Nur Izzati , Othman Siti Amira ,   Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, KM1, Jln Panchor, Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
Published: March 2024

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, its molecular structure is hybrids between the molecule of sugar and the molecule of alcohol. Xylitol can be used as a sugar substitute in human uptake especially diabetes because it does a minimal effect on the blood sugar level. The properties of xylitol can be modified to be suit to replace sugar. Therefore, the main purpose for this research studies was to find what modification can be made on xylitol properties so that it is suitable to substitute sugar for sugar uptake in human and to prove that not all the commercial xylitol can be used to substitute sugar. In this research the pH of the xylitol were changed to the suitable pH value. Then they were observed using UV-vis and FTIR to determine the changes on the composition of the modified xylitol.
Teachers’s practices in teaching and learning algebraic problem solving
Authors: Marham Marsilah Anum , Abdullah Mohd Faizal Nizam Lee , Lee Tien Tien , Mahmuzah Rifaatul
Published: March 2024

Algebraic problem solving is one of the important areas in learning mathematics. However, the result shows that student’s performance in algebra mainly in solving problem is not satisfying. This study had two folds aim that are capturing teacher’s view on the teaching and learning algebraic problem solving and also to grasp the idea whether the teacher have implicitly implemented problem posing strategy in a classroom. Thus, the objectives of this study are 1) to gain teacher practices in teaching and learning algebraic problem solving, 2) to find out the difficulties faced by teachers while teaching Form Two students to solve algebraic problem solving, and 3) to find out whether the teachers have implicitly imposed problem posing strategy in a classroom. Participants in the study were 8 experienced teachers who were been teaching mathematics especially mathematics Form Two syllabus and have teaching experience for more than five years. Data were gathered through qualitative technique that is using semi structured interview. Results from the study showed that teachers are still using teachers’ centered approach in teaching and learning algebraic problem solving, the difficulty faced by the teachers in teaching algebraic problem solving is students lack of mathematics skills, and teachers rarely used problem posing strategy in a classroom. This study provides an overview that teacher should implement new strategy in teaching problem solving algebra in order to increase student’s performance. One of the promising strategies is known as problem posing strategy.
The Development of an Android Application of Terms Register in Malay – English for KSSM Physics and Its Usability among Student Teachers
Authors: Othman Muhamad Zulhelmi , Ayop Shahrul Kadri , Alias Siti Nursaila , Salihuddin Rahmat Raziman , Riyanto Sugeng
Published: March 2024

This research aims to develop an Android application of terms register in Malay – English for KSSM Physics for Physics student teachers’ use. A need analysis was performed to obtain feedback from ten student teachers about the existence of this application. This application is developed based on the ADDIE instructional model and undergoes a pilot test using a qualitative approach to obtain the initial feedback. After improvement, this application undergoes an application validity process through three experts using face and content validity forms. A quantitative approach was made using the Heuristic Evaluation Questionnaire (HEQ) survey on 30 student teachers to obtain the application usability. This research has produced an application on an Android platform containing 418 extracted terms from Standard Document for Curriculum and Assessment (DSKP) for Form 4 and Form 5 Physics with the application name is FiPhyNeo. FiPhyNeo receives a Content Validity Index (CVI) of 0.93. FiPhyNeo also has obtained high usability (mean = 4.37 ± 0.34). This research developed an Android application called FiPhyNeo containing terms register in Malay – English for KSSM Physics for student teachers that is valid with high usability. This research will benefit the student teachers, current teachers, and students for a fast and easy search of terms register and operates in offline mode to support the teaching and learning of Physics.
Editorial
Authors: Augustine Christine
Published: March 2024

The Malaysian Journal of Music, Volume 11, Issue 1, comprises nine articles that present current issues in performance, musicology, music technology, practice-based research, and ethnomusicology from Thailand, Malaysia, China, and Indonesia.
Playing Gamelan Bonang in the Air: User Requirements for Designing a Digital Musical Instrument for the Malay Bonang
Authors: Ahmad Saffian Khatriza , Mohd Norowi Noris , Abdullah Lili Nurliyana , Sulaiman Puteri Suhaiza , Musib Ahmad Faudzi
Published: March 2024

In recent years, computer technologies have been impactful in the design and development of Digital Musical Instruments (DMIs). As music interaction became prominent in the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) field, emphasis on user requirement upon the design of musical interfaces has also grown since the last decade. Although designing new DMIs is becoming very popular, it is often determined by the designers and often not reflective of users’ needs. In this study, we explored user requirements for the design of a virtual musical instrument of the Malay bonang, an instrument found in the Malay gamelan ensemble. The requirements were elicited from a group of gamelan experts to establish the bonang playing techniques to be mapped to the virtual instrument which we called Air Bonang. Findings revealed that in designing the Air Bonang that is natural and expressive, the fundamental playing techniques of the bonang should be integrated into the system using mid-air interaction. In addition, exploratory techniques might also be integrated into the Air Bonang to leverage musical expression. The outcome of the study proposes design criteria that encompass three aspects of a natural Air Bonang, namely, embodiment, expressiveness, and feedback.
Practice-Based Methodological Design for Performance-Composition and Interdisciplinary Music Research
Authors: Ross Valerie
Published: March 2024

Practice-based research has gained increasing prominence in the field of creative arts enquiry. Its engagement has fueled disruptive discourse on its nature, methodology and application in music research. Textbooks and journal publications on practice in arts-based research and a host of eminent practitioner-scholars have contributed to this nascent field of study. Several of these publications focus on the creative arts industry with fewer discourse on practice-based research approaches in the subdomains of music. This article deliberates on the multi-facets of practice-based approaches in performance, composition, and interdisciplinary music research. It shares the process of crafting methodological designs that encapsulate research in and of practice. Keywords that frame practice-based techniques include terms such as praxis, divergent and multi-methodological processes, design thinking, and research about/through/for practice as represented by performative-compositional artefacts and their accompanying discourse. Two exemplars are discussed. It argues that practice-oriented research transcends discipline borders encompassing interdisciplinary domains within multidisciplinary co-creational practice. In the author’s music-health studies, she views the interdisciplinarity of science-arts research as interpolated dimensions of collaborative scientific knowledge within an embodied cultural space that yields transformative creativities of translational research to reach its targeted community of users. Practice-centred research in music therefore embraces spheres of investigations with research-informed practice as its focus and its artefacts and discourse as inputs of and outputs from that research, incorporating the overarching paradigms of practice-led research, practice-based research, and creative research in the performing arts.
A Study on the Similarities and Differences in Decorative Features of Ancient Residential Buildings in Jinzhong: A Case Study of Gable’s head Decorations in Xiaozhai Village
Authors: Yang Jiawei
Published: March 2024

Research on Ancient Residential Buildings in Shanxi Province usually divides Shanxi into five regions based on historical geography, agricultural zoning, and folk dialects: Jinzhong, Jinbei, Jinnan, Jindongnan, and Jinxibei. Within the Jinzhong region, different areas and historical backgrounds have unified common features in ancient residential architecture, yet each also possesses distinct characteristics. Local standards for architectural details exist, serving as indicators for determining the attributes of residential buildings. This paper aims to analyze and compare architectural decorations in the Jinzhong region, focusing on the decorative components of the Gable’s head, and study the variations in the characteristics of ancient residential buildings within the same region.
Recent trends in the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease in South Korea, 2010-2018
Authors: Kim Seulji , Lee Hyun Jung , Lee Seung Woo , Park Sanghyun , Koh Seong-Joon , Im Jong Pil , Kim Byeong Gwan , Han Kyung-Do , Kim Joo Sung
Published: March 2024

BACKGROUND

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was previously regarded as a Western disease; however, its incidence is increasing in the East. The epidemiology of IBD in Asia differs significantly from the patterns in the West.

AIM

To comprehensively investigate the epidemiology of IBD in South Korea, including its incidence, prevalence, medication trends, and outcomes.

METHODS

We analyzed claims data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service and Rare and Intractable Diseases (RIDs), operated by the National Health Insurance Service of South Korea. Patients with IBD were identified based on the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, and RID diagnostic codes for Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) from 2010 to 2018.

RESULTS

In total, 14498 and 31409 patients were newly diagnosed with CD and UC, respectively, between 2010 and 2018. The annual average incidence of CD was 3.11 cases per 105 person-years, and that of UC was 6.74 cases per 105 person-years. Since 2014, the incidence rate of CD has been stable, while that of UC has steadily increased, shifting the peak age group from 50-year-olds in 2010 to 20-year-olds in 2018. The CD and UC prevalence increased consistently over the study period; the use of 5-aminosalicylates and corticosteroids gradually decreased, while that of immunomodulators and biologics steadily increased in both CD and UC. The clinical outcomes of IBD, such as hospitalization and surgery, decreased during the study period.

CONCLUSION

The CD incidence has been stable since 2014, but that of UC has increased with a shift to a younger age at peak incidence between 2010 and 2018. IBD clinical outcomes improved over time, with increased use of immunomodulators and biologics.
Risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation in oncological patients treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors: A case report and literature analysis
Authors: Colapietro Francesca , Pugliese Nicola , Voza Antonio , Aghemo Alessio , De Nicola Stella
Published: March 2024

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation (HBVr) represents a severe and potentially life-threatening condition, and preventive measures are available through blood test screening or prophylactic therapy administration. The assessment of HBVr traditionally considers factors such as HBV profile, including hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibody to hepatitis B core antigen, along with type of medication (chemotherapy; immunomodulants). Nevertheless, consideration of possible patient’s underlying tumor and the specific malignancy type (solid or hematologic) plays a crucial role and needs to be assessed for decision-making process.
Deficiências e tecnologias assistivas: "alavancas" do ensino inclusivo e políticas públicas
Authors: Leite Flávia Piva Almeida , Spinieli André Luiz Pereira
Published: March 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar a importância das tecnologias assistivas na educação inclusiva para pessoas com deficiências, destacando seu papel como ferramentas fundamentais para a igualdade educacional.

Método: Análise teórica focada na inclusão educacional de pessoas com deficiências, explorando o impacto das tecnologias assistivas sob uma perspectiva legal e de políticas públicas. Investiga a relação entre as necessidades educacionais especiais, a seleção de tecnologias apropriadas e a implementação de políticas públicas eficazes.

Resultados: As tecnologias assistivas emergem como elementos cruciais na promoção da educação inclusiva, possibilitando melhorias significativas no acesso ao conhecimento e na participação ativa de estudantes com deficiências. Contudo, desafios persistem, incluindo a necessidade de identificação precisa das necessidades dos alunos e a seleção de recursos tecnológicos adequados.

Conclusões: As tecnologias assistivas representam uma "alavanca" significativa no desenvolvimento da educação inclusiva, cuja eficácia depende da identificação adequada das necessidades dos estudantes e da escolha de recursos tecnológicos apropriados. Ressalta-se a importância das políticas públicas na garantia dos direitos educacionais fundamentais, indicando que a inclusão efetiva exige esforços contínuos na adaptação de recursos e na implementação de estratégias inclusivas.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE BALANCE SHEET OF IRAQI BANKS
Authors:   Al-Mustaqbal University, Babylon, Iraq, Mohammed Hayder Jasim , Hasan Sahar Abbas ,   Hilla University College, Iraq, Naji Ali Hadi ,   Al-Mustaqbal University, Babylon, Iraq
Published: March 2024

The most significant changes in the modern business environment during the 1990s have been the increasing importance of intangible elements of knowledge, technology, individual skills, and other factors that have become the main source of wealth and income and the enhancement of the competitive advantages of the business to survive and grow. This has been accompanied by a higher market value of the business than double its book value, especially in knowledge-intensive sectors such as communications, medicines, and software. This is due to the current accounting model's inadequate treatment of intangible assets, which are recognized as assets only when purchased from third parties. The research aims to attempt to provide an accounting framework for intangible assets that avoids previous deficiencies and criticisms to increase the effectiveness of financial reporting in light of contemporary developments in the business environment by assessing the accounting treatment of intangible assets purchased in the standards issued.
EMBRACING HARMONY IN ONE HEALTH: NAVIGATING ZOONOTIC CHALLENGES AND HUMAN HEALTH SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE
Authors:   International Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad (44000), Pakistan, Piracha Zahra Zahid , Saeed Umar ,   Clinical And Biomedical Research Center, Foundation University School Of Health Sciences (Fush), Foundation University Islamabad Pakistan, Tariq Nouman ,   Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College (Amdc), Lahore Pakistan, Piracha Zahra Zahid ,   nternational Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad (44000), Pakistan, Gilani Syed Shayan ,   International Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad (44000), Pakistan, Rauf Maria ,   University College Of Medicine And Dentistry, University Of Lahore, Pakistan, Ghyas Hussian ,   Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College (Amdc), Lahore Pakistan, Aulakh Nouman Ahmad ,   Frontier Medical & Dental College Abbottabad, Pakistan, Akbariansaravi Abrisham ,   American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine, United States Of America, Riaz Aiman ,   University Of Health Sciences Lahore, Shareef Ahmad ,   Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College (Amdc), Lahore Pakistan, Ishaque Muhammad ,   Bolan Medical College Quetta, Pakistan, Khatak Huzaifa ,   Jinnah Medical College Peshawar, Pakistan, Khurshid Hafsa ,   Liaquat National Hospital And Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Published: March 2024

The One Health paradigm, emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Recognizing that disruptions in one domain affect others, the study underscores the importance of collaborative efforts across disciplines to address complex health issues. Herein we have highligted the challenges posed by diseases such as Bovine TB, Brucellosis, Q fever, Leptospirosis, rabies, Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, and others. The narrative extends to global warming, environmental impacts, and the intricate relationships between climate change, agriculture, and health in low-income countries. 60% of infectious diseases are zoonotic, emphasizing the need for a One Health strategy. One Health initiative in various countries, including the Netherlands, the U.S., Kenya, Thailand, Australia, Norway, and Canada has remained successful. The study delves into the challenges faced by low-income countries, in implementing the One Health approach amidst climate-induced events, floods, and disease outbreaks. Furthermore, it highlights the significance of health education, surveillance, and prevention strategies for mitigating the impact of zoonotic diseases on public health, animal health, and the environment in low-income nations. The complex interplay of environmental changes, agricultural dynamics, and socio-economic factors underscores the need for a comprehensive and transdisciplinary approach to address zoonotic challenges effectively.
RISING BURDEN OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) IN PAKISTAN: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON MULTITRANSFUSED BETA THALASSEMIA TYPE MAJOR PATIENTS
Authors:   International Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad Pakistan, Piracha Zahra Zahid , Uppal Muhammad Saad ,   International Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad Pakistan, Saeed Umar ,   International Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad Pakistan, Uppal Muhammad Rehan ,   International Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad Pakistan, Noor Seneen ,   International Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad Pakistan, Noor Elyeen ,   International Center Of Medical Sciences Research (Icmsr), Islamabad Pakistan
Published: March 2024

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a serious health issue which infected 3.3% of world’s population. The major transmission route of this virus is blood and blood products. Thalaseemic patients are dependent upon blood transfusions throughout their life and are at high risk of getting HCV infections. Objectives: The aim of the study was to estimate the presence of hepatitis C virus in multitransfused thalaseemic population of capital twin cities of Pakistan. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted from November 2021 to April 2022 and 262 multitransfused beta thalaseemic from the capital twin cities of Pakistan were enrolled for analysis. The presence of hepatitis C virus, alanine amino transferase (ALT) level, serum creatinine, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and splenectomy were analyzed. Results: The overall prevalence of Hepatitis C virus was 55.73% observed with 100% of patients greater than 20 years of age have HCV infection. The average ALT in HCV positive thalaseemic patients was observed 98U/L and average creatinine values were 0.39 mg/dl. 82.20% of HCV positive thalaseemic patients have hepatomegaly with average increase of 4.33 cm in liver size. Splenomegaly was observed in 67.12% of HCV positive thalaseemic patients with average increase of 4.46 cm in spleen size. Splenectomy was observed in 15.75% of cases. Conclusion: The presence of HCV is very high in thalaseemic population of Pakistan. The chance of getting HCV infections also increases with the increase in age of thalaseemic patient. Raised ALT and hepatomegaly was observed in majority of HCV positive thalaseemic patients. There is a strong need to properly screen the blood before transfusions to decrease the future load of HCV from Pakistan.
CHARTING IMMUNE DEFENSE: ANALYZING ANTI-SARS-COV-2 SPIKE ANTIBODY LEVELS POST SPUTNIK V VACCINATION IN PAKISTAN
Authors:   Islamabad Diagnostic Center (IDC), F8 Markaz Islamabad (44000), Pakistan, Uppal Muhammad Saad , Saeed Dr. Umar ,   Department of Research and Development, Islamabad Diagnostic Center (IDC), F8 Markaz Islamabad (44000), Pakistan, Uppal Rizwan ,   Department of Research and Development, Islamabad Diagnostic Center (IDC), F8 Markaz Islamabad (44000), Pakistan, Uppal Muhammad Rehan ,   Islamabad Diagnostic Center (IDC), F8 Markaz Islamabad (44000), Pakistan, Piracha Zahra Zahid ,   Islamabad Diagnostic Center (IDC), F8 Markaz Islamabad (44000), Pakistan
Published: March 2024

Rapid ramp up of immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 during pandemic enables adequate prevention and treatment for COVID-19. Estimating levels of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein antibodies post vaccination is crucial for designing mass-vaccination strategies. The aim of this study was to evaluate effectiveness of Sputnik V first dose in Pakistan. A cross-sectional study of 1000 participants was conducted for examining Gam-COVID-Vac or Sputnik V first dose effects at 21st days post administration at Islamabad Diagnostic Center, Islamabad, Pakistan. From 1000 real-time PCR negative (SARS-CoV-2 RNA) individuals, samples were collected and analyzed for antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein using Electro-chemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) (Elecsys # 09289267190 Roche, USA). 85% of the participants showed strong positive results with SARS-CoV-2 spike protein antibodies >1.5 AU/ml. The individuals with antibody titer >250 AU/ml were 34.9%. While participants with >100 AU/ml of antibodies were 12.7%. However 9.5% showed antibody titer of >25 AU/ml. 27% of participants had antibody titers of >1.5-2.5 AU/ml. While antibody titers of <1.5 AU/ml were observed among 15.9% of participants. Majority of the individuals represented significantly strong antibody titers against SARS-CoV-2 even before second booster dose of Ad5 based Sputnik V vaccine. Continuous monitoring of antibody levels among COVID-19 vaccinated populations are deemed to assess humoral immunity status against SARS-CoV-2 infections.
MOOD DISORDER IN STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
Authors:   Babil Governorate Education Directorate Ministry Of Education, Iraq, Mohammed Abbas Mahdi , Bahar Hussein Furat ,   Karbala Governorate Education Directorate Ministry Of Education, Iraq
Published: March 2024

The current research aims to identify the level of mood disorder among students with learning difficulties in special education classes and the level of mood disorder among students with learning difficulties according to the variable of the school stage (third grade, fourth grade). The research sample was selected randomly, consisting of (101) students of the third and fourth grades (special education) in government primary schools affiliated with the General Directorate of Education in Babylon governorate. To achieve the two objectives of the study, the researcher prepared a mood disorder scale and applied it to the students of the research sample. After confirming the indications of honesty and consistency, the data were collected and analyzed using (SPSS) The results of the current research indicated that there are significant differences between the arithmetic mean and the hypothetical average and in favor of the arithmetic mean of the recent research sample; which shows a clear correlation between mood disorders and learning difficulties among special education students in the third and fourth grades of primary (special education).
PENGARUH KREATIVITAS, INOVASI DAN PENGETAHUAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN USAHA PADA UMKM
Authors: Fatmasari Fatmasari - , Irmayana Andi
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze (1) the effect of creativity on the business success of MSME actors, (2) the influence of innovation on the business success of MSME actors, (3) the effect of entrepreneurial knowledge on the business success of MSME actors and (4) the influence of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial knowledge on simultaneously to the business success of MSME actors. This research method uses descriptive and verification methods by distributing questionnaires to MSME actors assisted by PT. Energi Bayu Jeneponto with 40 respondents and using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study show that (1) creativity has no significant effect on the success of MSME actors' businesses (2) innovation has no significant effect on MSME business success; (3) Entrepreneurial knowledge has a positive and significant effect on the business success of MSME actors. (4) Creativity, product innovation and entrepreneurial knowledge have a positive and significant simultaneous effect on the business success of MSME players. That is, if creativity, product innovation and entrepreneurial knowledge are increased together it will have an impact on increasing business success and vice versa if creativity, product innovation and entrepreneurial knowledge decrease together it will result in a decrease in business success
ANALISIS KINERJA PEGAWAI DALAM PELAYANAN PERENCANAAN ANGGARAN PADA BADAN KEUANGAN DAN ASET DAERAH KABUPATEN GORONTALO
Authors: Gobel Annisa Fitri , Tahir Arifin , Abdussamad Zuchri
Published: March 2024

This study aims to identify and describe Employee Performance Analysis in Budget Planning Services at the Gorontalo Regency Regional Finance and Asset Board, as well as the factors that determine the success of Employee Performance Analysis in Budget Planning Services at the Gorontalo Regency Regional Financial and Asset Boards seen from the aspect of work quality , punctuality, initiative, ability to work, and communication skills. The approach used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques conducting interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis method uses the Miles Huberman model, namely through the stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the analysis of employee performance in budget planning services at the Gorontalo Regency Regional Finance and Asset Board has been going well because of an increase in the quality and capacity of employees, strengthening the role of leadership, and increasing collaboration between parties. In addition, the factors that determine the success of Employee Performance Analysis in Budget Planning Services at the Gorontalo Regency Regional Finance and Asset Board in this case the quality of work, initiative, work ability, and communication skills have been carried out properly. It's just that they have constraints in terms of time because at the time of submitting the budget planning files it is still often done at the end of a very tight time. This is because the finalization of the document must comply with the completeness of the files from all OPDs in Gorontalo district.
PENGARUH EFEKTIVITAS DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN BALIK NAMA TERHADAP KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT DI KANTOR PERTANAHAN KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Agustina Sabbila , Susniwati Susniwati , Barokah Rezky Afiahtul
Published: March 2024

This study aims to find out how the effectiveness and quality of services on community satisfaction at the Bandung City Land Office and what are the factors that influence the effectiveness and quality of services on community satisfaction at the Bandung City Land Office. This research was conducted using a quantitative method with a sample of 30 respondents who visited the Bandung City Land Office. Data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression. Multiple linear regression is used to analyze the effectiveness (X1) and service quality (X2) variables affecting community satisfaction (Y). The results of this study indicate that the effectiveness and service quality of the Bandung City Land Office have a positive effect on community satisfaction. Every employee in providing forms of service prioritizes aspects of service that greatly influence the behavior of people who receive services, so that the ability of employees to serve the community is needed in accordance with the level of absorption, understanding, incompatibility of various forms of service that they do not know.
PENGARUH INFORMASI PRODUK PADA FITUR LIVE STREAMING SHOPEE TERHADAP PURCHASE INTENTION DAN HABIT
Authors: Ramadanti Sephia , Sharif Osa Omar
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the effect of the live streaming feature on the Shopee application on purchase intention through product uncertainty as a mediator at Shopee in Bandung City. Primary data was obtained from the results of a questionnaire of 400 Shopee consumers in the city of Bandung. With purposive sampling method and data analysis using SPSS and SmartPLS software. The results showed that Real-time Communication and Perceived Authenticity had a significant negative effect on Product Quality Uncertainty in the purchasing process on Live Streaming Shopee. As well as Perceived Authenticity has a significant negative effect on Product Fit Uncertainty in the purchase process on Live Streaming Shopee. Perceived Enjoyment, and Convenience Of Product Search have a significant positive effect on Habit in the buying process on Live Streaming Shopee. And finally, Product Quality Uncertainty and Habit are stated to have a significant effect on Purchase Intention in the purchase process on Live Streaming Shopee. In addition, perceived enjoyment has a very significant effect on habit and convenience of product search also has a very significant effect on habit.
SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME AND ENHANCING CIVIL SERVANT PERFORMANCE: A Study of The Government of Wajo Regency
Authors: Pallawarukka Andi
Published: March 2024

This study aims to describe and analyze the factors in the implementation of TPP granting policies so that TPP granting in Wajo District does not improve the performance of civil servants. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological study. Data collection was carried out by interviews and literature studies. Data were analyzed by using descriptive analysis and interpretation techniques. The results of the study showed that the factors caused the TPP grant in Wajo District did not improve the performance of civil servants, namely the lack of alignment between the performance targets of civil servants and the performance targets of their superiors and local government; the lack of objectivity in evaluating the performance of civil servants by superiors; the complexity of inputting performance through the e-Kinerja application; Civil servants are more oriented towards fulfilling working hours and tend to ignore performance achievements; Civil servants are not satisfied with the amount of TPP; and the monitoring and evaluation function of the TPP awarding policy has not been optimal. This study suggests that local governments carry out performance management in a more planned and structured manner.
ANALISIS KELENGKAPAN BERKAS PASIEN RAWAT JALAN TERHADAP EFISIENSI PENGKLAIMAN BPJS DI RSUD KESEHATAN KERJA PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Rizqi Hasani Ghani , Susi Susanti Ai
Published: March 2024

The aim of this research is to find out the relationship between the availability of outpatient files and the effectiveness of BPJS claims in the RSUD Kesehatan Kerja in West Java Province. The research method used is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Technique of data collection by means of observation, questionnaires, and library study. Total population of objects: as many as 4,017 respondents. The research sample consists of two types of samples: the subject sample and the object sample. Subject sample of two respondents were taken using purposive sampling. While the sample object as many as 98 patients files for street care, especially patients with BPJS. The data analysis techniques used are validity tests, reliability tests, and Chi-Square tests. The results of the study showed that the level of completeness of the BPJS specialty outpatient files was 31.6%, the rate of effectiveness of BPJS claims was 84.6%, and the Chi-Square test resulted in a P-Value of 0,000 < 0.05. So the conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between the availability of outpatient files and the effectiveness of BPJS claims in the RSUD Kesehatan Kerja Province of West Java.
ANALISIS PENGARUH TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP TERHADAP DEVIANT BEHAVIOR IN WORKPLACE: JOB SATISFACTION SEBAGAI VARIABLE MEDIASI
Authors: Nofriadi Rizki , Zaitul Zaitul , Yuliviona Reni , Mulatsih Listiana Sri , Yurizal Yurizal
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze the influencetransformational leadership todeviant behaviorworkplace. In addition, this research also investigates the rolejob satisfaction as an intermediate mediating variabletransformational leadership anddeviant behavior at workplace. The object of the research is employees who work at the Teluk Bayur Type A Class II Navigation District Office. Research data is primary data collected using a survey method of 35 respondents by completely filling in the questionnaire distributed. The analysis method uses Structural Equation Model (SEM) withsoftware Smart-PLS 3. The theory used is the theory of transformational leadership, deviant behavior, and job satisfaction. The research results show that four statements are valid for the variablestransformational leadership andjob satisfaction. Meanwhile variablesdeviant behavior at work has five valid statement items. The results of the hypothesis test show that the influencetransformational leadership todeviant behavior in the workplace is not directly evident. However, indirectly, it is a relationshiptransformational leadership anddeviant behavior in workplace mediated byjob satisfaction. The study results have theoretical and practical implications.
GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TERHADAP ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR PADA PEGAWAI DINAS SOSIAL PROVINSI MALUKU UTARA
Authors: Fatmawaty Fatmawaty , Jabid Abdullah Wajir , Jannang Abdurrahman , Sabuhari Rahmat
Published: March 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of transformational leadership and path goals on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). The approach used is quantitative research. The population was obtained from all civil servants of the Social Service of North Maluku Province, and 134 respondents were used as research samples. The data analysis technique used in is regression analysis using Smart-PLS as a statistical test tool. The results of this research show that leadership style has a positive and significant effect on OCB. This empirical fact provides an explanation that leaders must be able to maintain and improve transformational and path-goal leadership styles in carrying out activities as institution leaders in the workplace, which have a significant impact on OCB. Future research could add happiness at work and organizational culture as independent variables with a broader unit of analysis.