bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Evolution of Constitutionalism in Conqueror South Africa. Was Jan Smuts Right? An Ubu-ntu Response
Authors: Ramose Mogobe B
Published: February 2024

Diphetogo tseo di tlisitsego boipuso mafatsheng a Afrika gase tsa fetola nyenyefatso ya bothopja le bokgoba bjo bo gapeleditsweng ke mafatshe a Bodikela bja mose wa mawatle. Sebakwa ke sona se taodisong ye. Re ema ka la gore magoro kamoka a bophelo a tshwanetse go mothofatswa, botho ebe bjona motheo wa phedisano magereng ga batho kamoka “Afrika-borwa” le lefatsheng ka bophara. Moono wo o tshwanetse go ba karolo ya mananego kamoka a thuto go tloga thutong ya motheo go fihlela thutong tje phagamego. The ethically unjustified violence of Western colonisation continues in the economic and epistemic spheres in Africa, despite the reluctant concession by the Western coloniser to political independence. The constitutional histories of politically independent Africa are mainly the reaffirmation of the imposed domestication of the legal paradigm of the Western colonial conqueror. This is constitutionalism. With particular reference to conqueror South Africa, I take the “Union of South Africa” as the commencement of constitutionalism. General Smuts, later Prime Minister, was among three Afrikaner Generals engaged in the founding and the development of the “Union of South Africa.” He is selected here for his claim that the White colonial conquerors from Western Europe are endowed with superior intelligence. This can be used to continue the subjugation of indigenous conquered peoples into an indefinitely long future. This article challenges this claim because it is ethically untenable and fundamentally at odds with constitution-ness underlying the ubu-ntu legal paradigm. Given the evolution of constitutionalism in conqueror South Africa until the constitution of 1996, was Smuts right in his claim? In addition to the ethical indefensibility of this claim, it is argued further that the “epistemic decolonial turn” overlooks “decolonisation” as argued by Africans, and disregards humanisation—mothofatso—as the fundamental counter to the dehumanisation project of colonialism.
South Africa's Persistent Social ills Post-1994 and the Deterioration of the African National Congress (ANC): Is the Country Heading towards a Failing State?
Authors: Mlambo Daniel N. , Thusi Xolani
Published: February 2024

This article investigates the increasing and continuous social ills that millions of South African individuals have faced since the ushering of a democratic government in 1994. It claims that the African National Congress (ANC) is yearly losing its grip on its power to run the country and alter the current development hurdles. This is against growing dissatisfaction with the ruling party of poor service delivery, corruption, state capture, and maladministration, among other dynamics. Post-1994, the realities of changing society and putting in place the bold development aspirations of a newly democratic country put more spotlight on the institutions and fiscal arrangements that could, mindful of ecological constrictions and economic ambitions, deliver much-needed essential services to people experiencing poverty. However, lessons from this are that irrespective of some achievements; the country has continued to witness significant challenges, particularly the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty, and inequality in an era where the ANC continues to lose power and grip in many municipalities. However, it is argued in this article that the ANC might not necessarily lose control in the next decade, nor will South Africa become a failed state. Nevertheless, it will face the uncertainty of more fighting and losing more grip as parties such as the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gain more political ground yearly. The article is based on a qualitative research approach through secondary data sources, including journal articles, books, chapters in books, credible newspapers, and online sources.
Drivers of Learner Aggression in Selected Schools in the Amathole District Municipality in South Africa
Authors: Hendricks Eleanor Alvira , Mutongoza Bonginkosi Hardy
Published: February 2024

In the pursuit of an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning, schools are universally regarded as sanctuaries of nonviolence for all stakeholders. However, the South African education landscape has witnessed a distressing trend as schools have increasingly transformed into arenas of criminal activity and violence. Against this background, the present study sought to explore the drivers of learner aggression in selected schools situated in the Amathole District Municipality. The study followed a phenomenological research design that enabled the researchers to explore the lived experiences of the participants and unearth insights into learner aggression. Using a purposive sampling technique, twenty-five participants were purposively selected from five separate schools and data were collected using semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that the overarching influence of violent communities and dysfunctional family structures and teacher favouritism, particularly directed towards academically proficient students, were drivers of aggressive behaviour. Among others, the study recommends the urgent need for teacher training programmes that focus on dealing with learner aggression. By equipping teachers with enhanced tools to discern, prevent, and effectively respond to instances of learner aggression, the education system can foster an atmosphere of safety and inclusivity.
Pembelajaran sejarah di Madrasah Aliyah berbasis budaya literasi digital
Authors: Setyaningsih Wahyu , Chandra Lutfiana , Kurnianingrum Ratna
Published: February 2024

Siswa MAN Kota Magelang mempunyai smartphone, namun frekuensi penggunaannya hampir 70 % untuk sosial media dan game online. Ini menunjukkan pemahaman literasi digital rendah, padahal belajar sejarah perlu berliterasi. Apalagi ketika masih masa pandemi yang rata-rata siswa dituntut untuk belajar melalui berbagai platform digital, khususnya pembelajaran sejara. Tujuan penelitian adalah guna mengetahuai desain dan bentuk pembelajaran sejarah berbasis literasi digital pada masa pendemi di MAN Kota Magelang; Metode penelitian menggunakan R&D dengan objek materi sejarah Indonesia. Pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dengan forum FGD, dokumentasi dan arsip. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan melalui kesadaran budaya literasi digital dapat menjadi solusi efektif dalam penyampaian materi dan makna dari sejarah, meskipun keterbatasan waktu dan ruang tatap muka di kelas selama pandemi. Penelitian ini juga memberikan bukti empiris bahwa kesadaran budaya literasi digital berdampak penting dalam peningkatan pemahaman materi dan nilai sejarah sehingga perlu pengembangan produk digital yang beragam untuk dapat diterapkan dalam proses pembelajaran sejarah.
Kajian historis carok di Madura pada masa kolonialisme Belanda
Authors: Hafida Melina Nur , Wijaya Daya Negri , Agung Dewa Agung Gede , Widiadi Aditya Nugroho
Published: February 2024

Secara historis pada abad 18 M carok dilakukan sebagai upaya melawan kolonialisme. Carok di simbolkan dengan cerulit sebagai perlawanan. Bagi Belanda celurit disimbolkan sebagai para jagoan. Lalu kesewenangan Belanda ingin membeli lahan seluas-luasnya dengan harga murah melalui carik rembang dengan cara licik untuk memenuhi keinginan. Keresaan ini menimbulkan ketidakadilan hingga muncul penggagalan carik rembang oleh Sakera. Selanjutnya Belanda mengutus salah satu jagoan pabrik untuk membunuh sakera, sehingga masyarakat tergerak menentang. Namun, Belanda melakukan adu domba hingga membuat citra celurit maupun Madura menjadi negatif. Sebelum melakukan Carok terdapat persyaratan khusus yang harus terpenuhi terlebih dahulu. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji dari sisi historis pemaknaan carok di Madura pada masa kolonialisme Belanda dengan menggunakan metode historis. Tahapan metode historis diantaranya heuristik, kritik, interpretasi, historiografi. Heuristik berupa primer keterangan dari informan dan sekunder buku dan journal dengan kata kunci Madura dan carok. Tahap kritik data primer dan sekunder diseleksi secara intern untuk mengetahui kredibilitas dan autensitas sumber Pada tahap intepretasi menggunakan teori identitas budaya struart hall. Hasil penelitian ini istilah carok pertama kali dikenal dan dilakukan oleh masyarakat Madura pada masa kolonialisme Belanda. Awal mula dilakukan carok untuk menentang dan melakukan perlawanan terhadap Belanda. Pada masa sekarang carok dianggap sebagai identitas budaya masyarakat Madura.
Analisis Pengaruh Suhu Terhadap Tegangan Tembus Arus Bolak-Balik (AC) Pada Minyak Kedelai
Authors: Amali Lanto Mohamad Kamil , S. Mento Abdul Mufli , Mohamad Qais , S. Madjowa Tyo Sulistio , Bulampia Yoshua Stephanus
Published: February 2024

Minyak kedelai adalah minyak yang diperoleh dari pengolahan biji kedelai setelah melewati beberapa tahap. Kandungan minyak dan komposisi asam lemak dalam kedelai dipengaruhi oleh varietas dan keadaan iklim tempat tumbuh. Lemak kasar terdiri dari trigliserida sebesar 90-95 persen, sedangkan sisanya adalah fosfatida, asam lemak bebas, sterol dan tokoferol. Minyak kedelai mempunyai kadar asam lemak jenuh sekitar 15% sehingga sangat baik sebagai pengganti lemak dan minyak yang memiliki kadar asam lemak jenuh yang tinggi seperti mentega dan lemak babi. Dewasa ini, kebanyakan transformator menggunakan minyak bumi seperti seperti Shell Diala, Gulf, Nynas dan lain-lain. Penggunaan minyak bumi secara terus menerus menimbulkan masalah utama yaitu minyak bumi memiliki persediaan yang terbatas dalam perut bumi. Menurut BPS, produksi minyak bumi (crude oil) di Indonesia mengalami penurunan sebanyak 287.902 juta barel pada tahun 2014 menjadi 273.494 juta barel pada tahun 2019. Melihat permasalahan tersebut, peneliti mempertimbangkan untuk melakukan pengujian tegangan tembus pada minyak kedelai Mazola. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui apakah suhu memiliki pengaruh terhadap tegangan tembus pada minyak kedelai sebagai alternatif isolasi cair. Pengujian ini juga dilakukan untuk mengetahui kelayakan dari minyak kedelai sebagai alternatif isolasi cair sesuai dengan SPLN 49-1:1982
PEMANFAATAN SIMULATOR SIMULIDE SEBAGAI SIMULASI RANGKAIAN MESH 2 LOOP DISERTAI PEMBUKTIAN DENGAN PRAKTIKUM REAL
Authors: Fitriah Hana Maulida , Fuada Syifaul , Ahmayani Inda , Amril Nurul Syahira , Murni Zahara , Jannah Nusaibah Fathul
Published: February 2024

SimulIDE is an open-source simulator that can be used offline to support electronic learning because it is designed to help users simulate electronic circuits virtually. This research is intended to test the performance of the SimulIDE simulator by conducting a comparative study of a mesh 2-loop circuit with a comparison of real practicum, simulator test results, and manual calculations. SimulIDE, which is a new simulator, certainly has limitations. However, SimulIDE, an easy-to-use virtual simulator, can be an alternative to simulating and studying electronic circuits. The benefits that can be obtained are knowing the two-loop mesh circuit assembled through the SimulIDE virtual simulator and the real circuit and comparing the amount of voltage obtained from the results of manual calculations, simulator calculations, and real calculations.
PROTOTYPE PENDINGIN PENYIMPANAN KOTAK SUSU ASI
Authors: Bachri Affan , Alfarizi Dzikri , Yuniahastuti Irna Tri
Published: February 2024

Pentingnya ASI sebagai asupan utama bayi sudah menjadi rahasia umum bagi setiap ibu menyusui. Kendala utama pemberian ASI eksklusif pada bayi pada umumnya disebabkan oleh pendeknya masa simpan ASI terhadap faktor suhu, dimana ASI hanya dapat bertahan kurang dari empat jam pada suhu ruang. Oleh karena itu, dilakukan penelitian berupa perancangan box pendingin yang bertujuan agar ibu menyusui dapat menyimpan ASI lebih lama, terutama bagi wanita karir yang menghabiskan sebagian waktunya di luar rumah dan tidak bersama bayinya. Box pendingin dibuat menggunakan modul peltier dengan konsep kerja toelektrermik yang ditenagai oleh arus listrik atau baterai sehingga dapat digunakan di semua kalangan,. Dengan adanya alat ini bisa membantu para ibu menyusui agar dapat pentingnya memperhatikan kondisi kesegaran ASI. Kinerja alat box Peiiindiingiin Peiiinyiimpanan kotak suiisuii ASIi bekerja baik deiiingan hasiil eiiirrror pada peiiinguiijiian seiiinsor suhu DHT 11 seiiibeiiisar 3,26%. keiiimuiidiian pada saat Peiiinguiijiian Peiiiltiieiiir didapat rata rata perubahan suhu sebesar 0,407 oC/ menit.
Rancang Bangun Prototipe Sistem Pemadam Kebakaran pada Main Distribution Panel (MDP) Berbasis Sensor Api dan Sensor Asap MQ-2 dengan Notifikasi SMS
Authors: Mahendra Luki Septya , H Suharyanto Hendik Eko , Daryanto Akbar Putra
Published: February 2024

Panel Main Distribution Panel (MDP) adalah sebuah alat atau perangkat yang memiliki fungsi untuk membagi, menyalurkan dan kemudian mendistribusikan energi listrik dari sumbernya (pusat) kepada konsumen (pemakai). Panel ini juga digunakan sebagai wadah untuk menampung komponen dan peralatan kelistrikan supaya lebih ringkas dan rapi. Biasanya didalam panel ini dilengkapi sebuah relay proteksi untuk melindungi peralatan dan komponen listrik yang dilengkapi dengan selang yang mengelilingi komponen didalam panel dan juga tabung gas untuk mensuplay kedalam panel melalui selang dengan menggunakan gas supaya tidak merusak komponen yang ada dalam panel. Jika benar terjadi kebakaran maka selang yang mengelilingi komponen dalam panel akan pecah akibat api yang menyala dan mulai naik, selang akan mengeluarkan gas yang di suplay dari tabung gas uutuk memadamkan api yang ada didalam panel tersebut. Oleh karena itu, pada penelitian ini dibuat sebuah prototipe panel MDP dengan sistem pemadam kebakaran menggunakan flame sensor, smoke sensor dan kontaktor pengganti Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB), serta selang yang akan pecah untuk sistem pemadam pada panel. Kedua sensor akan mengirim data ke mikrokontroler stm32f1, untuk memberikan perintah relay kontaktor Normaly Open (NO) untuk trip. Selain itu juga akan mengirim informasi lewat pesan notifikasi Short Message Service (SMS) ke opertator bahwa “system telah trip”.
Analisis kepuasan konsumen terhadap produk chatime dengan menggunakan metode Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) dan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA)
Authors: Yudha Eka Purna , Br Ginting Adika Ivana , Istiqomah Nabilla
Published: February 2024

Pandemi Covid-19 memberikan dampak besar bagi dunia bisnis, termasuk Industri Makanan dan Minuman yang merupakan subsektor dari Industri Pengolahan. Chatime merupakan perusahaan di bidang Industri Makanan dan Minuman yang masih bisa bertahan hingga saat ini. Berdasarkan kondisi tersebut, Maka tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah menganalisis tingkat kepuasan konsumen terhadap perusahaan Chatime Indonesia. Adapun metode analisis menggunakan metode Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) dan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data primer yang didapatkan dari jawaban para responden dalam kuesioner, perhitungan CSI menunjukkan nilai kepuasan konsumen sebesar 79,37% yang artinya konsumen Chatime Indonesia berada dalam kriteria puas. Hasil perhitungan IPA menunjukkan rata-rata tingkat kesesuaian sebesar 91,94% yang dijadikan indikator keberhasilan atribut dalam melampaui ekspektasi kepuasan konsumen Chatime Indonesia. Dari 23 atribut, terdapat 11 atribut dengan tingkat kesesuaian di atas rata-rata sedangkan 12 atribut lainnya masih memiliki tingkat kesesuaian di bawah rata-rata. Hasil analisis ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kinerja Chatime Indonesia masih belum memenuhi harapan konsumen sehingga perlu dilakukan perbaikan dan peningkatan kinerja perusahaan pada 12 atribut tersebut.
Kebijakan moneter terhadap stabilitas pasar modal di Indonesia
Authors: Kusuma Agus Adhi , Farhan Muhammad , Maedianda Muhammad , Rahmah Fitria
Published: February 2024

Pasar modal Indonesia merupakan sebuah pasar yang berkembang. Perkembangannya sangat sensitif tidak hanya terhadap situasi makro ekonomi secara umum, namun juga terhadap situasi perekonomian dunia dan pasar modal dunia. Tujuan penelitian ini diperuntukkan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kebijakan moneter terhadap stabilitas pasar modal di indonesia. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis linear berganda dengan melakukan uji asumsi klasik dan uji hipotesis.analisis ini digunakan dengan bantuan software SPSS. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 33 data resmi yang telah terdaftar melalui publikasi Otoritas Jasa Keuangan dan Badan Pusat Statistik Indonesia pada tahun 2021-2023. uji signifikan simultan yaitu uji F, menunjukkan inflasi, suku bunga, kurs, dan operasi pasar terbuka memiliki pengaruh secara simultan terhadap indeks saham, uji t menunjukkan bahwa inflasi, suku bunga memiliki pengaruh secara signifikanterhadap indeks saham, sedangkan kurs dan operaasi pasar terbuka tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap indeks saham.
Pertumbuhan ekonomi terhadap kemiskinan di Kota Madiun Jawa Timur
Authors: Berlianantiya Maretha , Wirawan Yahya Reka , Sari Novita Erliana
Published: February 2024

Masalah kemiskinan tidak hanya masalah individu namun pemerintah juga ikut andil dalam menangani masalah ini agar tidak menimbulkan dampak negative yang lain. Pemerintah Kota Madiun Provinsi Jawa Timur  dalam upayanya meningkatkan pertumbuhan ekonomi telah menjadikan kota ini  lebih tinggi laju pertumbuhan ekonominya dari pada  Provinsi Jawa Timur. Tingginya laju pertumbuhan ekonomi akan menimbulkan  trickle- down effect atau tetesan ke bawah  sehingga bisa berpengaruh terhadap tingkat kemiskinan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui  pertumbuhan ekonomi berpengaruh terhadap penuruanan tingkat kemiskinan. Metode yang digunakan dengan penelitian kuantitatif,  data yang digunakan periode  2013- 2022. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan ekonomi tidak berpengaruh secara signifikan  terhadap penurunan tingkat kemiskinan.
PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN KERAJINAN TANGAN SUSIRU DI DESA MIRA KEPULAUAN MOROTAI
Authors: Pasongli Hernita , Tonra Wilda Syam , Wahyudi Dahlan , Aswan Marwis , Tonra Winda Syam , Kasiuhe Jeane Christi , Ikhsan Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Abstract. Mira Village is famous for its strong culture. The culture of Mira Village is the result of inheritance from ancestors, such as marriage culture, celebrations and handicrafts. The craftsmen in Mira Village produce a variety of crafts that are culturally valuable and also authentically typical of North Maluku. One of them is a typical North Maluku handicraft made from bamboo, namely susuru. Based on the importance of preserving local culture and the need for suriu craftsmen which are becoming increasingly scarce, training activities for making susiru handicrafts were initiated by Khairun University. This activity received funding from the Ministry of Education and Culture for Community Service in 2023 through the Community Empowerment by Students (PMM) scheme. The training will be held in August 2023 in 5 meetings. The initial activity location was at the Mira Village hall and the next meeting was at the residents' homes. The target of this activity is Mira Village housewives. The aim of this activity is to provide basic training in making susiru so that it is hoped that public interest can increase and increase the number of susiru craftsmen in Mira Village. The result of this activity is an increase in community understanding and skills. After this activity was completed, there were 5 craftsmen who were active in making susuru handicrafts.

Abstrak. Desa Mira terkenal dengan budaya yang kental. Budaya Desa Mira merupakan hasil warisan dari nenek moyang seperti budaya perkawinan, hajatan sampai dengan kerajinan tangan. Para pengrajin di Desa Mira menghasilkan beragam kerajinan yang bernilai budaya dan juga otentik khas Maluku Utara. Salah satunya adalah kerajinan tangan khas Maluku Utara yang terbuat dari bambu yaitu susiru. Berdasarkan pentingnya melestarikan budaya lokal dan kebutuhan dari pengrajin suriu yang semakin hari semakin sedikit, maka kegiatan pelatihan pembuatan kerajinan tangan susiru diinisiasi oleh Universitas Khairun. Kegiatan ini memperoleh pendanaan Kemdikbudristek Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat tahun 2023 melalui skim Pemberdayaan Masyarakat oleh Mahasiswa (PMM). Pelatihan dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus 2023 sebanyak 5 kali pertemuan. Tempat kegiatan perdana di balai Desa Mira dan pertemuan berikutnya di rumah warga. Sasaran kegiatan ini adalah ibu- ibu rumah tangga Desa Mira. Tujuan dilaksanakan kegiatan ini adalah memberikan pelatihan dasar pembuatan susiru sehingga diharapkan ketertarikan masyarakat dapat meningkat dan menambah pengrajin susiru di Desa Mira. Hasil kegiatan berdasarkan hasil evaluasi adalah adalah pemahaman dan skill yang meningkat. Setelah kegiatan ini selesai, ada 5 pengrajin yang aktif membuat kerajinan tangan susiru.

 

 
PENDAMPINGAN IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA ETHNO WEB DIGITAL DI SEKOLAH INKLUSI
Authors: Zayyadi Moh , Lanya Harfin , Linarsih Yanti , Mosdalifah Mosdalifah , Saputra Andi
Published: February 2024

Abstract. The aim of the dedication is to help in the implementation of digital ethno web media at the Gladak Anyar 2 Pamekasan elementary school. Gladak Anyar 2 State Elementary School is one of the inclusive schools in Pamekasan Regency. Ethno web digital learning media provides space for teachers to adjust the learning materials that will be given to students. The method of implementing this activity is problem identification, creating digital ethno web media, mentoring, and evaluation. Partner schools have digital ethno-web learning media that can be used in implementing the independent curriculum, differentiated learning, and strengthening the profile of Pancasila students. Implementation of the use of digital ethno-web for students with special needs which can improve learning outcomes. digital ethno-web-based applications can help in developing skills in using technology in learning.

Abstrak. Tujuan pengabadian adalah melakukan pendampingan implementasi media ethno web digital di sekolah dasar Gladak Anyar 2 Pamekasan. Sekolah Dasar Negeri Gladak Anyar 2 merupakan salah satu sekolah inklusi yang ada di Kabupaten pamekasan. Media pembelajaran ethno web digital memberikan ruang bagi guru untuk menyesuaikan materi pembelajaran yang akan diberikan ke siswa. Metode pelaksanaan dari kegiatan ini adalah identifikasi masalah, pembuatan media ethno web digital, pendampingan, dan evaluasi. sekolah mitra memiliki media pembelajaran ethno-web digital yang dapat digunakan dalam implementasi kurikulum merdeka, pembelajaran berdiferensiasi dan penguatan profil pelajar pancasila. Implementasi penggunaan ethno-web digital bagi siswa berkebutuhan khusus yang dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar. aplikasi berbasis ethno-web digital dapat membantu dalam pengembangan keterampilan pemanfaatan teknologi dalam pembelajaran.
School Certification Assessment Process: Implications to Quality Assurance in the Basic Education System
Authors: Luis Criselda L , Cruz Ruth A Ortega-Dela
Published: February 2024

The school certification assessment process plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of education provided by educational institutions. However, this process is not without its challenges. This study explores some of the key challenges faced during school certification assessments and discusses some implications for quality assurance in a developing country. A survey research design using quantitative and qualitative methods was conducted with 40 junior high school faculty, staff, and administrators from four selected Education Service Contracting (ESC)-participating schools in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines. An e-survey questionnaire was used online through Google Forms. Findings revealed that the recertification process presents significant challenges for ESC-participating schools, and some did not achieve the certified status because they did not meet the Department of Education (DepEd) minimum standards and Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) certification requirements. In addition, there is a lack of government support and incentives for the schools. The study recommended specific ways to address the issues encountered. By addressing these challenges, we can enhance the effectiveness and credibility of the certification process, ultimately leading to improved educational outcomes.
Organisational cynicism and self-efficacy predicting professionalism among teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Okurame David E , Aniezie Maria U , Uye Emmanuel E
Published: February 2024

The 21st century teachers have been affected by globalization, technological innovation and diversity in workplace thus affecting their professionalism. Teachers who develop unconcern attitudes and suffer neglect are likely to have their performance at work affected. Therefore, this study examined organizational cynicism and self-efficacy as predictors of professionalism among teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted while purposive sampling technique was used to select one Local Government Area for the study. Data were collected from 300 teachers using validated scales and analysed using t-test of independent means and multiple regressions analysis to test three hypotheses at a p < 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that organizational cynicism and self-efficacy significantly influenced professionalism among teachers. Also, organizational cynicism and self-efficacy jointly and independently predicted professionalism among teachers. Finally, organizational cynicism and self-efficacy independently predicted professionalism among study participants. The study concluded that organisational cynicism and self-efficacy are strong predictors of professionalism among teachers. Therefore, government agencies and other stakeholders should work together to improve teachers’ professional skills.
Pathways to a Succesful Career: Unveiling the PostGraduate Journey – A Tracer Study
Authors: Parcasio Imelda G , Dolendo Russell B , Langaoen Brenda A , Lubrica Percyveranda A
Published: February 2024

This Tracer Study looked into the contributions of the Program Doctor of Philosophy major in Educational Management to the employment status, professional growth , contribution of curricular activities to its graduates as well as the benefits they received from finishing the program. Recommendations for the improvement of the offerings were also sought. The descriptive survey was utilized to gather data from the respondents (n=66). Triangulation was used to validate the data. Results show that a high percentage of the respondents are employed in the government, with permanent status and got promoted after finishing the degree. The greatest contributions of the degrees to the professional competencies of the respondents include: the performance of independent work, critical thinking and intellectual and moral discourses; and evaluation of services and programs offered to clients. The curricular activities namely: research-based activities, core course offerings and major field offerings were the greatest contributors to the professional growth of the graduates. The benefits that the respondents enjoy are job promotions and salary increase, prestige and awards. The recommendations for the improvement of program are: more partnerships and strengthened community extension activities, improved admission policies, curricular and additional PhD Program offerings, strengthening of research and publication endeavors.
Analytic gradients for the electrostatic embedding QM/MM in periodic boundary conditions using particle-mesh Ewald sums and electrostatic potential fitted charge operators
Authors: Bonfrate Simone , Ferré Nicolas , Huix-Rotllant Miquel
Published: February 2024

Long-range electrostatic effects are fundamental for describing chemical reactivity in the condensed phase. Here, we present the methodology of an efficient quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical (QM/MM) model in periodic boundary conditions (PBC) compatible with QM/MM boundaries at chemical bonds. The method combines electrostatic potential fitted (ESPF) charge operators and electrostatic potentials derived from the smooth particle-mesh Ewald (PME) sum approach. The total energy and its analytic first derivatives with respect to QM, MM and lattice vectors allow QM/MM molecular dynamics (MD) in the most common thermodynamic ensembles. We demonstrate the robustness of the method by performing a QM/MM MD equilibration of methanol in water. We simulate the cis/trans isomerization free energy profiles in water of proline amino acid and a proline-containing oligopeptide, showing a correct description of the reaction barrier. Our PBC-compatible QM/MM model can efficiently be used to study chemical reactivity in condensed phase and enzymatic catalysis.
Quantitative Characterization of Stringency in SELEX
Authors: Le An , Teclemichael Eden , Krylova Svetlana , Krylov Sergey
Published: February 2024

High stringency (e.g., low target concentration) is key for obtaining high-affinity aptamers in SELEX; however, excessive stringency greatly increases the probability of SELEX failure. The control of stringency in SELEX remains a technical art based solely on intuition. A major reason for this is the lack of a measure of stringency. Here we introduce the Binder-to-Nonbinder Ratio at the output of partitioning (BNR), a parameter that characterizes stringency quantitatively: increasing stringency leads to decreasing BNR. BNR is determined experimentally by simply measuring by qPCR the quantities of oligonucleotides after partitioning in the presence and absence of target. The theory suggests, and our SELEX experiments with two targets confirm, that BNR must be kept statistically significantly greater than zero to avoid SELEX failure due to excessive stringency. Using BNR will help experimenters to rationalize the choice of conditions which the stringency depends on, e.g., target concentration and time of partitioning.
Angle-Dependent Electrocatalytic Activity of Twisted Bilayer Graphene for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
Authors: Chen Lifang , Li Jin , Yin Xi
Published: February 2024

Two-dimensional (2D) materials are attractive for their unique electronic structures and catalytic properties. In this work, we propose to use the twist angle as a knob to tune the catalytic properties of 2D materials. As proof of concept, we investigate the effects of twist angle on the electrocatalytic properties of twisted bilayer graphene (tBLG). We predict the activity of tBLG with the twist angle of 13.174° and 21.787° for hydrogenation evolution reaction (HER) using the density functional theory (DFT) calculation and computational hydrogen electrode (CHE) approach. We calculate the hydrogen adsorption energy (ΔGH*) at various sites on tBLG and examine their angle-dependency. By comparing the GH* for different active sites of untwisted bilayer graphene (BLG) and tBLG, we find that the GH* decreases with the increase of twist angle. As a result, the thermodynamic limiting potential for HER increases with the twist angle. Furthermore, the ΔGH* shows a correlation with the layer distance and the site location on the 2D plane. Detailed analysis reveals that the twist of bilayer graphene could increase the z height (dz) of active sites as a function of their distance to the symmetry centers, alter the local geometry of active sites, and therefore modify the ΔGH*. These results indicate that the twist angle can be effectively used as a knob to fine-tune the electrocatalytic properties of 2D materials, promising a whole new family of twisted 2D catalysts.
Facile synthesis of polyperoxides with intermolecular peroxy bonds as macroinitiators for free radical graft copolymerization
Authors: Jung Hyuk-Joon , Diaconescu Paula , Wong Yin-Pok , Roshandel Hootan
Published: February 2024

A facile synthetic strategy to prepare a new type of on-chain polyperoxide bearing intermolecular peroxy bonds is reported. Polyketone from the copolymerization of ethylene and carbon monoxide was quantitatively transformed into amorphous and powdery polyperoxide using aqueous hydrogen peroxide at room temperature. This synthetic pathway allowed the highly selective and complete conversion of carbonyl groups into intermolecular peroxy groups that can initiate free radical graft copolymerization without generating fragmentary alkoxyl radical species. The thermal properties of polyperoxide were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis, and the polyperoxide was further ap-plied as a macroinitiator to prepare densely grafted copolymers, polyethylene-g-poly(4-methyl styrene) and polyethylene-g-poly(methyl methacrylate), via grafting from approach.
Electromigrated gold nanogap tunnel junction arrays: Fabrication and electrical behavior in liquid and gaseous media
Authors: Raja Shyamprasad N. , Jain Saumey , Kipen Javier , Jaldén Joakim , Stemme Göran , Herland Anna , Niklaus Frank
Published: February 2024

Tunnel junctions have been suggested as high-throughput electronic single molecule sensors in liquids, with several seminal experiments conducted using break junctions with reconfigurable gaps. For practical single molecule sensing applications, arrays of on-chip integrated fixed-gap tunnel junctions that can be built into compact systems are preferable. Fabricating nanogaps by electromigration is one of the most promising approaches to realize on-chip integrated tunnel junction sensors. However, the electrical behavior of fixed-gap tunnel junctions immersed in liquid media has not been systematically studied to date, and the formation of electromigrated nanogap tunnel junctions in liquid media has not yet been demonstrated. In this work, we perform a comparative study of the formation and electrical behavior of arrays of gold nanogap tunnel junctions made by feedback-controlled electromigration immersed in various liquid and gaseous media (deionized water, mesitylene, ethanol, nitrogen, and air). We demonstrate that tunnel junctions can be obtained from microfabricated gold nano-constrictions inside liquid media. Electromigration of junctions in air produces the highest yield (61 %), electromigration in deionized water and mesitylene results in a lower yield than in air (44–48 %), whereas electromigration in ethanol fails to produce viable tunnel junctions due to interfering electrochemical processes. We map out the stability of the conductance characteristics of the resulting tunnel junctions and identify medium-specific operational conditions which have an impact on the yield of forming stable junctions. Furthermore, we highlight the unique challenges associated with working with arrays of large numbers of tunnel junctions in batches. Our findings will inform future efforts to build single-molecule sensors using on-chip integrated tunnel junctions.
Type Label Framework for Bonded Force Fields in LAMMPS
Authors: Gissinger Jacob R. , Nikiforov Ilia , Afshar Yaser , Waters Brendon , Choi Moon-ki , Karls Daniel S. , Stukowski Alexander , Im Wonpil , Heinz Hendrik , Kohlmeyer Axel , Tadmor Ellad B.
Published: February 2024

New functionality is added to the LAMMPS molecular simulation package that increases the versatility with which LAMMPS can interface with supporting software and manipulate information associated with bonded force fields. We introduce the “type label” framework that allows atom types and their higher-order interactions (bonds, angles, dihedrals, and impropers) to be represented in terms of the standard atom type strings of a bonded force field. Type labels increase the human readability of input files, enable bonded force fields to be supported by the OpenKIM repository, simplify the creation of reaction templates for the REACTER protocol, and increase compatibility with external visualization tools such as VMD and OVITO. An introductory primer on the forms and use of bonded force fields is provided to motivate this new functionality and serve as an entry point for LAMMPS and OpenKIM users unfamiliar with bonded force fields. The type label framework has the potential to streamline modeling workflows that use LAMMPS by increasing the portability of software, files, and scripts for pre-processing, running, and post-processing a molecular simulation.
Genetic diversity analysis of Centella asiatica L. Urban in Vietnam with RAPD marker
Authors: Ho Thi Hoang Nhi , Rasphone Sonexay , Chanthanousone Hatsadong , Nguyen Bao Le Quy , Le Minh Hoang Duy , Truong Hai Thi Hong
Published: February 2024

Centella asiatica (L.) Urb., belonging to the Apiaceae family, grows widely in shady, moist or marshy places. C. asiatica has been used in traditional medical systems in Asia for over 100 years. A better understanding of genetic diversity is essential for its conservation and use. In this study, we performed the genetic diversity analysis for 24 cultivars of Centella asiatica using 24 selected RAPD markers. There are genetic differences among the studied samples. However, the molecular screening with RAPD markers shows that genetic difference (0.0025–0.2194) and genetic diversity indices (%P = 42.02%, h = 0.1272, I = 0.1938) are relatively low. Besides, HUIB_CA06 and HUIB_CA26 (from Thua Thien Hue province) are genetically different from the remaining varieties, which warrants further analysis of these varieties.
Chemical composition of essential oil in Piper nigrum from Nigeria and its bioactivity against stored-grain insects
Authors: Adenike Oyewole Kehinde , Awojide Shola Hezekiah , Tayo Adeniyi Solomon
Published: February 2024

Experiments were carried out on the essential oil (EO) and its bio-efficacy against rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae) and cowpea seed beetle (Callosbruchus maculatus). The EO from Piper nigrum was extracted by using steam distillation. Thirty-nine components were identified by using GC-MS, and the major components are linalool (21.73%), γ-bisabolene (8.75%), and β-caryophyllene (7.35%). The insects were exposed to the EO. At p < 0.05, the efficacy depends on the dose and time of exposure. S. oryzae is more resistant to the oil than C. maculates. The essential oil of P. nigrum may be used as a botanical insecticide against insect pests.
Integrated approach in bridging the gap betweenBiomedicine - A reductionistic science and Ayurveda- A holistic science
Authors: Murtugudde V Shriram , . Shreevathsa , Chate Vasudev
Published: February 2024

Reductionism and Holism are the two prevailing thoughts in science even so in medical science. Both pose to have different set of prorsquos and conrsquos. This lead to need for integration of the two streams of thoughts and emergence of Integrated Approach. In many of the situations Integration has helped the medical community to understand the Holistic concepts in a better way. But somewhere it is also true that Integration has led to some misinterpretations. In an attempt to integrate two sciences the basic principles of holistic sciences are sometimes violated or neglected from consideration. Thus there is need to channel this process of integration. Here is an attempt to illustrate the Integration of Ayurveda and Biomedicine Contemporary science. The clinical condition Peripheral Vascular Disorder is integrated with Vatarakta Classical description of clinical condition Sanyaasa is integrated with Stroke Adams Syndrome a Cardiac Conduction Block. Following the Integrated approach a brief insight into the possible Chikitsa Siddhanta for Peripheral Vascular Disorder and Cardiac Conduction Blocks are outlined.nbsp
Comparative Physico-chemical, Phytochemical and L-dopavariations of Kapikachhu (Mucuna pruriens) seed and rootby UV - Spectrophotometer
Authors: S Deepti , I B Kotturshetty , Rao K Hanumanth
Published: February 2024

Ayurvedic extension of herbal drug is vast and abundant it is used even for the treatments of CNS disorders which includes sedative hypnotics and midrates etc. but the drugs which are used for these purposes are limited which includes Shankapushpi Mandukaparni Ghritha and Kapikachhu etc. most of the time these drug extracts contain important chemical compositions that are useful to improve the human health improves and treats such nervous disorders. For normal activities of a person in day today life a normal functioning of his brain and nervous system is important. Among them Kapikachhu Mucuna pruriens is one where its seed are used in said disease but same plant roots chemo-profile is yet to screened thus the current work was planned. The study was done by collecting the seeds and roots of Mucuna pruriens from natural habitat then subjected to authentification physical chemical and microscopic examination followed by L-dopa quantification by UV-Spectrophotometer. The study revealed that seed has contains 1.9 compared with that in root 0.8 at 227nm.nbsp
Analytical study on Hypothyroidism w.s.r to Adhishthanaantarani
Authors: Wanniang Ibanrihunshisha , P Subramanya. , S Nagaraj
Published: February 2024

Hypothyroidism is a disease which is caused by lack of effects of thyroid hormones. The pathogenesis can arise anywhere in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid axis. Based on this it is classified as Primaryand Secondary Hypothyroidism. It is a multisystem disorder and has a wide range of clinical presentations ranging from anorexia of GIT to dry coarse skin of integumentary system and even psychological symptoms like poor memory and concentration. In Ayurvedic classics there is no disease which has similar clinical presentations as Hypothyroidism so as to be able to co-relate with. However analysis of the disease can be established by studying the clinical features etiological factors and undergoing pathological process of the disease. The same was mentioned by Charaka wherein he quotes that any disease which cannot be named AnuktaVyadhi should be analysed according to the three tools to arrive at a precise understanding of the disease. These are VikaraPrakruti clinical features SamutthanaVishesha etiological factors and Adhishthanaantarani pathogenesis. In this study the analysis of the disease Hypothyroidism in Ayurvedic perspective is done by implementing Adhishthanaantarani as a tool i.e. to understand the undergoing pathological process of the disease.
Efficacy of Ruta 1M in Musculoskeletal Disorders in Female Garment Factory Workers
Authors: Deshmukh Anupama , K Sunitha
Published: February 2024

Background Garment factories are one of the largest manufacturing sector in India. Karnataka is a major apparel sourcing destination for the global market and 80 of the employees in these industries are women. Musculoskeletal morbidity is becoming common among middle aged women particularly among those who had worked for more number of years worked for longer hours and those who were engaged in cutting and sewing. Homeopathic remedy Ruta is one of the best remedies for work related musculoskeletal problems caused due to overexertion. The present clinical study was carried out as an effort to test the clinical efficacy of Ruta 1M in musculoskeletal disorders MSDs of female garment factory workers.Objectives To assess the extent of work-related musculoskeletal health problems experienced by female garment factory workers and to identify the efficacy of Ruta 1M in the treatment of MSDs.Methodology Women working in garment factories from Mallathalli to Sumanahalli were included. Hundred subjects were screened to ensure enrolment of thirty in the trial.Results At the end of the study it was found that Ruta 1M gave best results in improving the complaints of headache and eye strain when compared to that of neck shoulder hand amp wrist pain knee pain and lower back pain.Conclusions The present study concludes that Ruta 1M is more efficacious in the treatment of headache and eye strain than in relieving hand wrist lower back and knee pain though it can be used in hand and wrist pain also. Keywords Female garment factory workers Work-related musculoskeletal health problems Musculoskeletal disorders Ruta 1M
Comunicações em eventos da área de Arquivos e da Arquivologia com temáticas relacionadas à tecnologia digital entre 2001 e 2018
Authors: Santos Alexandre Oliveira dos , Roncaglio Cynthia
Published: February 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo identificar como as inter-relações entre Arquivos, Arquivologia e tecnologia digital no século XXI têm sido abordadas pela comunidade arquivística brasileira. Para isto fez-se um recorte, analisando os títulos e resumos das comunicações apresentadas entre 2001 e 2018, nos três principais eventos profissionais/científicos da área de Arquivologia no Brasil, a saber: Congresso Brasileiro de Arquivologia (CBA), Congresso Nacional de Arquivologia (CNA) e Reunião Brasileira de Ensino e Pesquisa em Arquivologia (Reparq). A metodologia é de caráter descritivo e analítico, baseada em levantamento quantitativo e qualitativo, organizado em categorias de análise elaboradas com o intuito de identificar as principais tendências de abordagens sobre o tema. O resultado aponta para a predominância de influências mútuas entre arquivos, Arquivologia e tecnologia digital e relatos de experiências, sendo importante adensar estudos teóricos e metodológicos sobre o tema.
Gestão de dados acadêmicos: a aplicação dos conceitos de governança de dados para melhoria nos processos de utilização das informações do sistema de gestão de dados acadêmicos
Authors: Buss Clarice , Salm Junior José Francisco , Metzner Fabiana Scherer , Rosa Daniela de Andrade
Published: February 2024

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo aplicar os conceitos de governança de dados para identificar oportunidades de melhoria na reutilização dos dados existentes no sistema de gestão acadêmica da universidade, possibilitando melhorar a qualidade dos dados, evitar retrabalhos e garantir a publicação de informações de acordo com a identidade visual da instituição. Quanto aos aspectos metodológicos, está é uma pesquisa aplicada, com caráter exploratório, onde as autoras buscam identificar e explorar os problemas enfrentados e propor uma solução prática para o retrabalho das informações disponibilizadas no sistema acadêmico e publicadas no portal da Universidade. Como resultado, constatou-se a necessidade de criar novos processos, definindo papéis e responsabilidades para promover a integração, organização e agrupamento correto dos dados, garantindo que as informações disponibilizadas estejam sempre atualizadas e não divergentes entre os sistemas.  Compreende-se que as boas práticas da governança de dados e as ferramentas utilizadas na pesquisa contribuíram para identificar oportunidades de melhoria nos processos de utilização dos dados do sistema de gestão acadêmica como informação interna e externa Ã  instituição.
El futuro de la alfabetización informacional en la escuela primaria mexicana
Authors: Licea de Arenas Judith , Labra Hortensia
Published: February 2024

La pandemia de Coronavirus-19 en  México ha afectado a todos los sectores, incluido el educativo. A partir del  23 de marzo de 2020, la escuela dejó de ser presencial para convertirse en  híbrida o mixta. Los docentes, discentes y  padres de familia vieron, en pocos días, la irrupción de la tecnología en sus vidas pese a  la falta de energía eléctrica, conectividad, accesibilidad, dispositivos electrónicos en los hogares de los entornos urbanos, semiurbanos y rurales y la inexistencia de estrategias de aprendizaje válidas y validadas. Los niños sólo tenían a la mano sus libros de texto gratuitos. Quienes tenían recursos económicos, se incorporaron a la educación virtual sin problema; los niños menos favorecidos quedaron excluidos principalmente por sus condiciones de pobreza y desigualdad: sin energía eléctrica, paneles solares o comunicaciones satelitales,  conectividad o algún dispositivo. Los bibliotecólogos no han participado  en la alfabetización informacional de los niños tec y no tec de 6 a 11 años. En el futuro deberán desarrollar actividades de aprendizaje para una educación inclusiva en entornos virtuales, tradicionales o innovadores, dirigidos hacia la formación de niños críticos, partícipes del conocimiento válido, no del pensamiento mágico hoy presente en el mundo;  tendrán que decidir qué enseñar, su papel, en qué medio, cómo, cuándo y con qué apoyos didácticos  alfabetizarán informacionalmente a los millones de niños mexicanos entre 6 y 11 años que viven en la pobreza, la desigualdad y el rezago social.