bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ameliorating Effect of Aqueous Ginger Extract And Exercise On Insulin Resistance in Fructose Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats Through Upregulation of Serum Sirtuin-1
Authors: Seher Naeem  , Saeed Muniza , Ilyas Jawaria , Ashraf Asma , Akram Madiha , Nazir Ruqayyah
Published: November 2023

Introduction:The mounting prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in developing countries calls for an immediate need to find novel treatment strategies that not only target its underlying pathological process but are also safe and cost effective.
Aims &Objectives:To determine the effect of ginger supplementation, exercise and their combination on insulin resistance (IR) and levels of serum sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) in fructose induced type 2 diabetic rat model.
Material &Methods:This randomized controlled trial was conducted at animal laboratory of Postgraduate Medical Institute Lahore, Pakistan, from January 2021 to June 2021, in which thirty rats were randomly allocated to five groups with six rats in each.Rats belonging to group1 (Normal Control) were given normal rat chow diet. Diabetes was induced in groups 2, 3 and 4 by administering 25% fructose diet, following which, group 2 was reserved as diabetic/positive control (PC) and continued to receive 25 %fructose diet only. Animals of group 3 received aqueous ginger extract (GE), group 4 underwent swimming exercise (EX) and group 5 received their combination (GE+EX) for 8 weeks. Aqueous ginger extract was prepared in the Pharmacology lab at PGMI where 50 gm of fresh ginger was blended with 75ml of 0.9% NaCl and filtered thrice. The obtained filtrate was centrifuged at a speed of 2000 rpm for ten minutes. The clear supernatant fraction was made to reach 100 ml mark using NaCl resulting in a concentration of 500 mg/ml which was used for oral administration. Data was entered and analyzed using SPSS version 26, a p-value of ?0.05 was considered significant.
Results:The results of the current study showed development of T2DM with 25% fructose supplementation in PC group, resulting in significantly high level of IR along with a significant reduction in levels of serum SIRT1. Aqueousginger extract group as well as the exercise group, both individually showed a significant reduction in IR as compared to the diabetic group and this was associated with significantly increased level of serum SIRT1 (p<0.05). However, most pronounced effect was seen in the combination group having lowest level of IR associated with a statistically significant increase in SIRT1 levels (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Aqueousginger extract supplementation and exercise training, alone and in combination have the potential to significantly ameliorate IR in T2DM through its positive influence on serum SIRT1.However, the combination group has the most pronounced effect reflecting a potential synergistic effect of both interventions. Ginger supplementation and exercise may be introduced as safer, cost effective and natural adjunct to anti diabetic drugs hence lowering their potentially harmful side effects.
Body Iron Status and Its Complications in Patients With Beta Thalassemia Major: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Shafaq Ismail  , Shaiza Ijaz  , Spenta Kakalia  , Muhammad Ashraf Chaudhry  , Menahil Mukhtar  , Laiba Fayyaz
Published: November 2023

Introduction: Thalassemia is a genetic condition and is one of the commonest single-gene hereditary disorders. As it is among a group of hemoglobinopathies, it consists of a decrease in either alpha or beta globin chain synthesis. This eventually leads to the inappropriate ratio of alpha or beta globin chains causing ineffective erythropoiesis. Ineffective erythropoiesis thus causes chronic anemia and haemopoietic expansion to compensate for it.

Aims & Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the serum ferritin levels of patients with beta thalassemia major presenting in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan and study the complications that occur with an abnormal iron load.

Place and Duration of Study: It was conducted at CMH Hospital, Lahore, and completed over a period of one and a half year, from June 2021 to January 2023.

Material & Methods: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample size of 32 was calculated using Raosoft calculator, with 90% Confidence Interval, 9% margin of error and 10.5% response distribution.Data was collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire that compromised of 4 parts, demographics and socio-economic background of patient and caretakers; medical history and anthropometric measurement of the patient; details regarding serum ferritin levels and chelation; and lastly, laboratory (for example, TSH, T4, HbA1c and ALT for all patients, as well as FSH and LH for only those patients greater than 10 years of age), ultrasound, and cardiac echocardiography findings.Collected data was entered and analyzed in SPSS version 24. P value of <0.05 was taken as significant.

Results: In this study, thirty-two patients with beta thalassemia major were included with mean age of 7.79 ± 4.57 years. Mean serum ferritin was 3410±2629µg/l and lack of compliance to chelation had significant association with serum ferritin values (p=0.05). Serum ALT levels showed that hepatic dysfunction was the most common endocrine complication in 17 (53.1%) patients. There was a significant association between compliance and echocardiography findings (p=0.04). No significant association of compliance was found with ultrasound findings, serum TSH and T4 levels, serum ALT levels and serum FSH and LH levels.

Conclusion: This study concluded that high ferritin levels ultimately lead to significant complications.
Patiëntgerapporteerde zorgverlening voor het grote-trochanterpijnsyndroom
Authors: Croes J. , Dusar F.-R. , Bogaerts S.
Published: November 2023

Patient-reported care for the greater trochanteric pain syndrome

The greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a condition that mostly affects middle-aged women. At the University Hospitals Leuven (Belgium), many patients consult a physician for this problem.

This retrospective cohort study evaluated the technical investigations and treatment options women with GTPS went through before presenting to a university hospital.

Despite the fact that GTPS is described as a clinical diagnosis, most patients already underwent technical investigations. In literature, an MRI of the pelvis is often considered the gold standard for the differential diagnosis, but only a minority already got one. The most performed technical investigation was a hip radiography, followed by an ultrasound of the hip. Less than half of the patient population reported they already had physiotherapy with an active exercise program. About 25% received a corticosteroid injection.

Both the proposed diagnostic examinations and treatment options for GTPS seem to differentiate among caregivers. This type of descriptive study makes them reflect critically about the care provided.
Implementasi Permainan Tradisional Marsitekka Sebagai Salah Satu Upaya Pengembangan Nilai-Nilai Karakter pada Siswa
Authors: Amarullah Khairanda
Published: November 2023

Latar belakang: Indonesia adalah negara dengan beragam budaya bangsa yang perlu untuk dilestarikan keberadaannya salah satunya adalah permainan tradisional yang telah tersebar ke penjuru nusantara. Permainan tradisional merupakan jenis permainan yang telah ada sejak dahulu, tetapi keberadaannya kini hampir mengalami kepudaran terutama masyarakat yang tinggal di perkotaan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menanamkan nilai karakter bangsa pada siswa melalui permainan tradisional marsitekka. Metode penelitian: Kajian ini menggunakan metode yang bersifat kualitatif dengan data yang bersifat deskriptif yang dilakukan di MIS Nurus Salam dengan menggunakan studi kepustakaan. Hasil penelitian: Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan adanya berbagai nilai karakter yang dapat ditanamkan dengan melalui permainan tradisional marsitekka meliputi nilai kejujuran, nilai kerja keras dan nilai karakter lainnya yang diharapkan dapat diterapkan di kehidupan sehari-hari. Kesimpulan: Terdapat perkembangan karakter anak dengan menumbuhkan nilai-nilai karakter dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.

Kata kunci: permainan tradisional, pendidikan karakter, marsitekka
Domestic Violence, Parenting and Insecurity in Nigerian Society in Stan-Collins Ubaka’s a Cry of Innocence
Authors: Stanley Osanyemi Taiwo A.
Published: November 2023

The scholarly exploration of the interface between literature and the menace of insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria has identified religious extremism and political disillusionment as the nervy precursors of the insurgents and their nefarious activities. Yet, domestic violence as a primordial cause of Nigerian insecurity and terrorism lacks scholarly focus. This study fills that critical lacuna. Inspirations are drawn from Psychoanalysis and Marxism. Psychoanalysis allows for the investigation of characters unconscious motives and psyches, while Marxism advocates for socio-political harmony. Stan-Collins Ubaka’s The Cry of Innocence will be the primary text this text will be subjected to critical textual analysis. It is discovered significantly that domestic violence in the text perpetuates the paranoid urge and tendency for terrorism and violent activities, the unscrupulous perpetration of all manners of child abuse exposes the victims to either unconscious or conscious form of violent behavior that may aggravate children and youth involvement in insecurity and terrorism. Therefore, curbing domestic violence is a quintessential strategy to combat the alarming spate of insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria.
REPERCUSSÃO DO PRÉ-AQUECIMENTO DE RESINAS BULK-FILL E CONVENCIONAL NAS PROPRIEDADES MECÂNICAS E APLICABILIDADE CLÍNICA: REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA
Authors: Melo Caldeef Patricia , Demori Fernandes Luana , Isabella Pasian de Jesus Maria , Silva de Jesus Kethleen , Carla de Souza Ilma
Published: November 2023

O pré-aquecimento de resinas compostas como bulk-fill e convencionais pode trazer uma redução na viscosidade e uma maior fluidez ao material. Porém, esse pré-aquecimento pode trazer efeitos nas propriedades mecânicas e aplicabilidade clínica. Como propriedades mecânicas que podem ser alteradas estão a microdureza, fluidez, resistência à tração, entre outras. Embora o pré-aquecimento esteja em grande uso, cabe ao profissional ter conhecimento sobre as intercorrências que podem ocasionar sobre as resinas compostas. Diante disso, esse trabalho tem como objetivo a estruturação de revisão sistemática com a temática “Repercussão do pré-aquecimento de resinas bulk-fill e convencional nas propriedades mecânicas e aplicabilidade clínica”. Foram incluídos 13 artigos para estruturação da revisão. Os dados encontrados demonstraram que o pré-aquecimento diminui a eluição de monômeros não reagidos e não alteram as propriedades mecânicas. Estudos clínicos demonstraram que o pré-aquecimento não causa danos à polpa dentária e nem à longevidade quando inseridos nos preparos cavitários. Os dados levantados aqui demonstraram ainda a baixa pesquisa sobre essa temática, necessitando de trabalhos mais aprofundados para elucidação das possíveis alterações nas propriedades mecânicas e físicas com pré-aquecimento de resinas compostas no geral.
PACE Technique to Error Categories: Its Effectiveness in Improving Word Problem Performance in Mathematics among the 7th Grade Students
Authors: Coloma Roghene A. , Ibarra Florante P. , Mukminin Amirul , Marzulina Lenny , Mulyono Herri , Harto Kasinyo
Published: November 2023

This research determined the effectiveness of the PACE (Present the error, Analyze the error, Correct the Error, Explain the error) technique in improving the mathematics performance in solving word problems among 7th Grade students in Harnett Central Middle School, North Carolina, USA. The study utilized quasi-experimental research design with a validated researcher-made 7th Grade Mathematics test as the main instrument. The test was administered to 38 students before and after the implementation of the PACE technique. The data collected were treated using frequency counts, means, rates, Newman’s error analysis tool and t-test for dependent means. Before the implementation of the PACE technique, the students had a fair performance in solving word problems. In terms of their errors, transformation was the major error category in proportional relationships, reasoning about equations and inequalities and geometric and measurement reasoning; comprehension in reasoning with rational numbers, probabilistic reasoning and reasoning about population samples and comparing populations; and processing in reasoning about expressions. On the other hand, the students got an outstanding performance after the implementation of the PACE technique. After using the PACE technique, majority of the students had no errors in proportional relationships, reasoning with rational numbers, reasoning about expressions and reasoning about equations and inequalities; encoding errors in probabilistic reasoning and geometric and measurement reasoning; and transformation errors in reasoning about population samples and comparing populations. There was also a significant difference between the level of performance of students before and after using the PACE technique. Reading, comprehension, transformation and encoding are the error categories the PACE technique was most appropriate. And lastly, the PACE-Based 7th Grade Mathematics Workbook is very highly valid.
Role and Mechanisms of Amino Acids in Enzyme Catalysis
Authors: Dr. Pradeep Jain
Published: November 2023

In biological systems, enzymes promote and speed up chemical reactions that are vital to life, a process known as enzyme catalysis. The building blocks of proteins, amino acids, are essential for the catalysis of enzymes. This study intends to investigate the many roles that amino acids play in enzymatic processes as well as the unique ways via which they raise catalytic activity. An extensive examination of the relationships between different amino acid residues and substrates, coenzymes, and other enzyme constituents will be provided in this study. Additionally, the molecular processes via which amino acids support transition state stabilization, enzyme activity modulation, and enzyme specificity will be covered. The study will also discuss current developments in our knowledge of amino acids' function in enzyme catalysis and how they may be used to create new enzymatic systems
Uma leitura psicanalítica do Caderno de memórias coloniais, de Isabela Figueiredo
Authors: Rocha e Silva Rejane Vecchia da , Martin Vima Lia de Rossi
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo pretende construir uma leitura crítica de Caderno de memórias coloniais, de Isabela Figueiredo, a partir das potenciais imbricações entre literatura e psicanálise, focalizando a constituição da subjetividade da autora principalmente a partir da relação com seu pai. O testemunho que emerge ao longo do romance revela tanto os entraves e as ambivalências presentes nessa relação – marcada por desejo e culpa, amor e ódio – como também as circunstâncias em que isso ocorre, ou seja, em meio às contradições que marcam a conjuntura social de Moçambique. Nesse sentido, o posicionamento político-ideológico do patriarca da família, um colono português aderido a perspectivas raciais, sociais e de gênero bastante opressoras, acaba por incidir nas complexas relações estabelecidas dentro de seu próprio núcleo familiar e revelar o modo de organização da estrutura social moçambicana no período de vigência do Estado Novo português. Assim, a partir de uma experiência socialmente vivida dentro das lógicas do colonialismo português, emerge a autoanálise da autora, uma revisão crítica do passado imprescindível para então poder seguir adiante.
Global burden of neck pain in 204 countries from 1990–2019
Authors: Li Yongfu , Zhang Shunan , Shu Peng
Published: November 2023

Introduction

The estimation of global burden of neck pain is lacking. To estimate the trends and burden of neck pain by sex, age, region, and sociodemographic index (SDI).

Material and methods

The incidence and disability-adjusted life years (DALY) data for neck pain were extracted from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 database. The estimated annual percent change (EAPC) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to assess the trends in age-standardized incidence and DALY rates from 1990 to 2019.

Results

From 1990 to 2019, the global age-standardized incidence rate and age-standardized DALY rate indicated downward trends, with EAPCs of –0.06 and –0.09, respectively. The EAPCs of the age-standardized incidence rate and age-standardized DALY rate were negatively correlated with the SDI in 2019, respectively. The age-standardized incidence rates and age-standardized DALY rates in regions with a high SDI indicated a downward trend, including in high-income North America, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2019, the Philippines and high-income North America had the highest age-standardized incidence and age-standardized DALY rates. From 1990 to 2019, the areas which increased most rapidly in the age-standardized incidence rate and age-standardized DALY rate were in tropical Latin America (EAPCs of 0.53 and 0.60, respectively). Brazil had the most rapid increase in the age-standardized incidence rate and age-standardized DALY rate (EAPCs of 0.55 and 0.61, respectively).

Conclusions

The age-standardized incidence rate and age-standardized DALY rate of neck pain decreased globally from 1990 to 2019. However, there were significant differences concerning sex, age, and regional distributions. Therefore, targeted prevention interventions and risk factor control measures should be reasonably allocated.
Secure Arcade: A Gamified Defense Against Cyber Attacks
Authors: Loesch Sean , Hrastich Ryan , Herbert Jordan , Drangstveit Ben , Weber Jacob , Vanamala Mounika
Published: November 2023

In modernity, we continually receive increasingly intricate technologies that allow us to increase our lives’ convenience and efficiency. Our technology, particularly technology available over the internet, is advancing at unprecedented speed. However, this speed of advancement allows those behind malicious attacks to have an increasingly easier time taking advantage of those who know little about computer security. Unfortunately, education in the computer security field is generally limited only to tertiary education. This research addresses this problem through a gamified web-based application that drives users to reach learning goals to help them become more vigilant internet users: 1. Learn and memorize general computer security terminology, 2. Become familiar with basic cryptography concepts, 3. Learn to recognize potential phishing scams via email quickly, and 4. Learn common attacks on servers and how to deal with them.
New Structure of Channel Coding: Serial Concatenation of Polar Codes
Authors: Mensouri Mohammed , Eddahibi Mustapha
Published: November 2023

In this paper, we introduce a new coding and decoding structure for enhancing the reliability and performance of polar codes, specifically at low error rates. We achieve this by concatenating two polar codes in series to create robust error-correcting codes. The primary objective here is to optimize the behavior of individual elementary codes within polar codes. In this structure, we incorporate interleaving, a technique that rearranges bits to maximize the separation between originally neighboring symbols. This rearrangement is instrumental in converting error clusters into distributed errors across the entire sequence. To evaluate their performance, we proposed to model a communication system with seven components: an information source, a channel encoder, a modulator, a channel, a demodulator, a channel decoder, and a destination. This work focuses on evaluating the bit error rate (BER) of codes for different block lengths and code rates. Next, we compare the bit error rate (BER) performance between our proposed method and polar codes.
Membangun Kesadaran Mata Uang Nasional: Sosialisasi Rupiah di SMPN 4 Satap Jagoi Babang
Authors: Ardiansyah Mawar , Burhan Nabilla Shalsabilla Az-Zahra , Zendrato Cristian , Wahyu Akbar
Published: November 2023

Mata uang nasional seperti Rupiah adalah salah satu simbol identitas nasional yang kuat. Menanamkan rasa cinta dan bangga terhadap mata uang ini membantu memperkuat kesatuan dan identitas bangsa. Desa Sinar Baru, Kecamatan Jagoi Babang merupakan desa yang berada didekat daerah perbatasan Negara Indonesia-Malaysia. Sebab letaknya yang dekat perbatasan, maka rawan penggunaan mata uang Ringgit Malaysia. Oleh sebab itu perlu untuk menanamkan rasa cinta, bangga, dan paham terhadap mata uang rupiah. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk menanamkan rasa cinta, bangga, dan paham terhadap rupiah. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dengan adanya sosialisasi ini dapat meningkatkan rasa cinta dan bangga siswa dan siswi yang berada didaerah dekat perbatasan terhadap mata uang rupiah.
Pengenalan Financial Technology Pada Pelaku UMKM
Authors: Koesoemasari Dian Safitri Pantja , Harsuti Harsuti , Pahlevi Akabar , Wardana Rizyad Kusuma
Published: November 2023

Tujuan dari pengabdian adalah untuk memberikan pemahaman perlunya menggunakan financial technology dalam kegiatan bisnis agar keberlangsungan usaha UMKM terjamin. Pengabdian ini dilakukan di Desa Krakal Kecamatan Alian Kabupaten Kebumen. Beberapa permasalahan yang ada di Desa Krakal adalah banyaknya pelaku usaha yang tidak paham tentang penggunaan teknologi terutama bidang keuangan. Tahap kegiatan PKM tentang sosialisasi financial technology pada pelaku UMKM, tim PKM melakukan survei kegiatan bisnis yang banyak dilakukan masyarakat di Desa Krakal. Selanjutnya mengundang pelaku UMKM terutama untuk pengrajin tahu karena desa Krakal sangat terkenal dengan berbagai produk tahu dari yang mentah hingga diproduksi menjadi beberapa olahan, antara lain tahu goreng, keripik tahu dll. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan sosialisasi financial technology dengan metode pre-test tentang pemahaman tentang financial technology, selanjutnya tim pengabdian memberikan penyuluhan dan dilanjutkan dengan post-test untuk mengetahui tingkat pemahaman pelaku UMKM. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman penggunaan financial technology meningkat. Hasil evaluasi pre-test rata-rata 48,95 setelah post-test mencapai 69. Pelaku UMKM sedikit mengenal tentang financial technology lebih mengenal pinjaman online (pinjol) maka peserta menghindari penggunaannya. Setelah memahami dan mengetahui manfaat penggunaan financial technology diharapkan pelaku UMKM di Desa Krakal memanfaatkan financial technology dalam kegiatan bisnisnya. Penggunaan financial technology akan semakin memudahkan pelaku UMKM dalam bertransaksi dan menjaga keberlangsungan usahanya.
Perceived Social Support, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Anxiety among Final Year Undergraduate Students: A Mediation Analysis
Authors: Laksmiwati Elisabeth Dina , Tondok Marselius Sampe
Published: November 2023

Students, especially in the final year, often encounter various sources of stress and increasingly high academic demands, which have the potential to cause academic anxiety. This study aimed to determine the effect of perceived social support on academic anxiety through self-efficacy as a mediator. Employing a cross-sectional quantitative research design, this study involved a sample of 80 final-year undergraduate students, comprising 49 females and 31 males. Data were collected via an online questionnaire encompassing three scales: General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES), and The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). The mediation analysis results revealed that academic self-efficacy acts as a full mediator in the relationship between perceptions of social support and student anxiety. These findings highlight the potential effectiveness of interventions to bolster students' self-efficacy to mitigate the adverse effects of academic-related stressors, ultimately enhancing their overall well-being and academic performance.
Subjective Well-Being in People with Nephrotic Syndrome: Exploring Role of Lifestyle and Self-Confidence
Authors: Natali Rahel Julia , Huwae Arthur
Published: November 2023

Sufferers of nephrotic syndrome can be found in both developed and developing countries. All individuals afflicted with nephrotic syndrome, including both children and adults, often experience a loss of hope and find it challenging to attain subjective well-being in their lives. Therefore, this research aims to determine the portrait of subjective well-being in people with nephrotic syndrome by examining the components and factors that influence subjective well-being. The method employed in this research is descriptive qualitative phenomenology. The data collection process in this study utilizes data triangulation, including observation, interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis was conducted using interactive data analysis methods. The findings of this study indicate that, in general, individuals suffering from nephrotic syndrome tend to have low subjective well-being or face difficulties in achieving it in their lives. This is primarily due to individuals being unable to fulfill the components and factors of subjective well-being, often experiencing higher negative affect than positive affect. Additionally, researchers have identified new factors that influence subjective well-being, namely lifestyle and self-confidence.
La regulación legal del trabajo asalariado en la agricultura
Authors: Cavas Martínez Faustino
Published: November 2023

El Derecho del Trabajo ha proporcionado históricamente, con intensidad variable y res-pecto de diversos bloques o conjuntos normativos (edad de acceso al trabajo, jornada y descansos, implantación de órganos representativos de los intereses de los trabajadores en la empresa, protección frente a los riesgos sociales...) un tratamiento dispar a los trabajadores agrícolas, con el resultado para éstos de una protección jurídica de peor condición que la recibida por los trabajadores de la industria y del sector servicios.
La tendencia dominante en la legislación actual parece avanzar, sin embargo, por el camino de la unificación u homogeneización de las condiciones laborales en cualesquiera actividades, mediante la conexión entre las diversas realidades económicas y el intento de racionalización del mercado de trabajo en su complitud. De hecho, han desaparecido del vigente Ordenamiento -cuando menos en el texto de la ley- buena parte de las diferenciaciones normativas que, en algunos casos hasta fechas recientes, han «padecido» los trabajadores del campo.
Information and communication technology in disaster preparedness by eThekwini Municipality
Authors:   , Sibiya Goodness Ntokozo
Published: November 2023

Natural disasters devastate societies, resulting in the loss of lives and infrastructure. The eThekwini Municipality has experienced a recurrence of flooding due to severe rains brought on by the bad weather leaving vulnerable people in distress. In order to mitigate or minimise the impact of flood disasters, the Municipality must ensure that these communities must be flood prepared. When natural disasters strike, efficient disaster communication, which includes the use of information and communication technologies, particularly from the government to the impacted communities is critical. When a disaster occurs, good communication between many parties is critical for disaster management to prepare for such events and information and communication technology tools can be valuable in communicating impending lifethreatening natural hazards. Information and communication technologies play an important role in disaster prevention, mitigation, and management, and they can be used as instruments to distribute early warning information, as well as track and communicate during emergency circumstances and post-disaster periods. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of information and communication technology in disaster preparedness by eThekwini Municipality. The study was conducted within the eThekwini Municipality Disaster Management Department, KwaMashu and Amaoti areas, which assisted the researcher to gather the information on a role of ICT in disaster preparedness. The researcher used a qualitative approach in the form of face-to-face interviews as the primary data collection, a non-probability sampling was done by means of expert and purposive sampling. This method helped the researcher in selecting disaster management practitioners and municipal ward councillors and ward committee members who could provide sufficient data for the purposes of completing the study. These instruments gave the researcher an understanding of the study and the outcomes addressed the key questions and objectives of the study.
The impact of the fear of crime on women’s quest for economic opportunities in Inanda Newtown A
Authors:   , Ncwane Zanele
Published: November 2023

Fear of crime has negative effects on people’s lives, impacting on their ability to participate in activities important to their wellbeing. This study, which was conducted in Inanda Newtown, Durban, South Africa, to investigate first how fear of crime impacts women’s ability to participate meaningfully in economic activities and, secondly, what strategies women use to navigate safety everyday while attempting to pursue a better life. This was a qualitative case study of twelve women of different ages and education levels, and from varied occupations. Data was collected through individual interviews and focus group discussions, and a thematic analysis was used to interpret and analyse the data into the central findings. These findings were that there is ample evidence of the damaging impacts that these women experience as a result of their fear of crime. They are engulfed with feelings of powerlessness, vulnerability and entrapment within a circle of poverty, exposure to gender-based violence and precarious employment. They also suffer specific financial costs that entrench gender inequality. These impacts deny these women the rights guaranteed in the South African Constitution. The study found that participants have developed a range of strategies to preserve their safety while working towards their economic goals. These strategies include paying men to protect them on their journeys home, using ride hailing apps for greater protection, renting out businesses rather than running them, self-surveillance and avoidance. A strategy that they found most difficult to speak of was their recourse to transactional sex, a strategy that involved both a form of restricted agency and acknowledgement of vulnerability. While the research design did not aim to encompass action research, the study began to develop a sense of commonality amongst the group. This led into an intervention when one participant was exploited by local taxi owners. With the support of the whole group, a response was developed that led to a successful confrontation by the researcher and two participants with the taxi association. This was a demonstration of concerted action that challenged negativity and emboldened some to find more hopeful strategies. An implication of this study is the need to understand how the impacts of violence are amplified through fear of crime, in particular for women. This should inform policy and implementation at different levels.
Peningkatan Motivasi Belajar Bahasa Indonesia dengan Metode Tanya Jawab Berantai
Authors: Wiswantoro Imam
Published: November 2023

AbstractIndonesian This study aims to explain the increase in students' learning motivation including students' independence in learning and student attitudes as well as increasing student achievement scores in learning Indonesian. The method used in this research is research method used in this research is classroom action research. The subjects of this study were students of class XI Social Sciences 3 SMA Negeri 1 Krencong, Jember Regency, with a total of 32 students, odd semester, 2016/2017 academic year. Meanwhile, when the research was conducted from September to December 2016. The research instruments used were questionnaires, documentation, and field notes. The data analysis technique used is a qualitative descriptive technique on the results of the questionnaire. Instruments to collect data in this study were in the form of questionnaires, documents (values), and field notes. The results of the study indicate that the question and answer method in Indonesian language learning can increase learning motivation and is effective in improving student achievement. This can be seen from the increase in motivation from the aspect of independence in learning and student attitudes towards Indonesian language lessons at the pre-action stage, cycle I, and cycle II as well as student scores that have reached 87.50% in cycle II.AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan peningkatan motivasi belajar siswa meliputi kemandirian belajar siswa dan sikap siswa serta peningkatan nilai prestasi siswa dalam belajar bahasa Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI IPS 3 SMA Negeri 1 Krencong, Kabupaten Jember, dengan jumlah 32 siswa, semester ganjil, tahun pelajaran 2016/2017. Sedangkan waktu penelitian dilakukan pada bulan September sampai dengan Desember 2016. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan berupa kuesioner, dokumentasi, dan catatan lapangan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah teknik deskriptif kualitatif terhadap hasil kuesioner. Instrumen untuk menjaring data dalam penelitian ini berupa kuesioner, dokumen (nilai), serta catatan lapangan. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode tanya jawab berantai pada pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar dan efektif dalam meningkatkan prestasi siswa. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari peningkatan motivasi dari aspek kemandirian dalam belajar dan sikap siswa terhadap pelajaran bahasa Indonesia pada tahap pratindakan, siklus I, dan siklus II serta nilai siswa yang sudah mencapai 87,50%  pada siklus II.
Tema, Fungsi, dan Nilai dalam Cerita Rakyat “Asal Usul Desa Selakambang”
Authors: Jatmiko Henry Trias Puguh , Setiawan Fendi
Published: November 2023

AbstractThis research is a qualitative descriptive study that aims to describe and explain the themes, functions, and values of the folklore of Selakambang Village. Data and information are collected through informants and documents. Data were collected through observation, interviews, recordings, and document analysis. The research sample was determined by the snowball sampling technique. Data validation is done by data triangulation. The result of this research is the theme of the folklore entitled The Origin of Selakambang Village is Patriotism and Leadership. While the function of folklore consists of four things, namely the aesthetic function, pragmatic function, ethical function, and historical function. Based on the analysis of the values contained in the folklore of Selakambang Village, it can be concluded that in the folklore there are four values, namely: cultural, religious, moral, and historical. This research has implications for the value of education and moral values in it which are devoted to readers, especially the younger generation so that they can apply them in everyday life. Another implication is the preservation of the folklore of Selakambang village both in writing and orally. AbstrakPenelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menjelaskan tema, fungsi serta nilai dari cerita rakyat Desa Selakambang. Data dan informasi dikumpulkan melalui informan dan dokumen. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara, rekaman, dan analisis dokumen. Sampel penelitian ditentukan dengan teknik snowball sampling. Validasi data dilakukan dengan triangulasi data. Hasil penelitian ini adalah tema cerita rakyat yang berjudul Asal Usul Desa Selakambang adalah Patriotisme dan Kepemimpinan. Sedangkan fungsi cerita rakyat terdiri atas empat hal yaitu fungsi estetis, fungsi pragmatis, fungsi etis dan fungsi historis. Berdasarkan analisis tentang nilai yang terdapat dalam cerita rakyat Desa Selakambang dapat disimpulkan bahwa dalam cerita rakyat ditemukan empat nilai, yaitu: budaya, religius, moral, dan sejarah. Penelitian ini berimplikasi pada nilai pendidikan dan nilai-nilai moral di dalamnya yang dikhususkan untuk pembaca khususnya generasi muda agar dapat menerapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Implikasi lainnya yaitu lestarinya cerita rakyat desa Selakambang baik secara tertulis maupun lisan.
Pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) untuk Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar
Authors: Mbangar Asri
Published: November 2023

AbstractThe purpose of this research is to improve the results of student achievement in the learning process using the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach to Static Fluid material in class XI SMA PGRI Waingapu. This study used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method. As many as 29 students of class XI IPA 1 SMA PGRI Waingapu were the subjects of this study. In this study, a comparative descriptive analysis technique was used, namely comparing the pre-cycle with the results achieved in cycles I and II and comparing the analysis of the results of observation and qualitative descriptive reflection in each cycle. The results showed that the use of the CTL approach to static fluid material for physics subjects in cycle I obtained a complete percentage of 69%, with an average score of 75. Furthermore, the percentage gain increased in cycle II to 93.1% with an average score of 84,7. While the result of the pre-cycle is 41.4% with an average value of 64.4. From these results, it can be seen that the use of the Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) approach can improve student achievement in static fluids for students in class XI IPA 1 SMA PGRI Waingapu and increase student activity in each cycle. AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah meningkatkan hasil dari prestasi belajar siswa pada proses pembelajaran menggunakan pendekatan Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) pada materi Fluida Statis di kelas XI SMA PGRI Waingapu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Sebanyak 29 siswa klas XI IPA 1 SMA PGRI Waingapu menjadi subjek pada penelitian ini. Pada penelitian ini digunakan teknik analisis deskriptif komparatif yaitu membandingkan pra siklus dengan hasil yang dicapai pada siklus I dan II serta membandingkan analisis hasil observasi dan refleksi deskriptif kualitatif pada setiap siklus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan pendekatan CTL pada materi fluida statis mata pelajaran fisika pada siklus I memperoleh persentase ketuntasa sebanyak 69%, dengan rata-rata nilai adalah 75. Selanjutnya perolehan persentase meningkat pada siklus II menjadi 93,1% dengan rata-rata nilai 84,7. Sedangkan hasil dari pra siklus adalah 41,4% dengan rata-rata nilai 64,4. Dari hasil tersebut dapat diketahui bahwa penggunaan pendekatan  Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) dapat meningkatkan prestasi belajar peserta didik pada fluida statis bagi peserta didik kelas XI IPA 1 SMA PGRI Waingapu serta meningkatkan keaktifan siswa pada setiap siklus.
Pembelajaran Apresiasi Sastra Melalui Majalah Dinding
Authors: Halim Abdul , Rifa Nisrina Najla , Arliyan Eling
Published: November 2023

AbstractLiterature is one of the scientific fields that lack more attention, especially in learning literature and appreciating literary works in schools. Appreciation of literature in learning literature in schools still has various problems, including the implementation of literature or its application in learning Indonesian which is still lacking. This study aims to determine the extent to which students at the senior high school level appreciate literature by using wall magazines as media. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method. The data source was obtained from the results of observations made by researchers at the senior high school level. Data collection techniques were obtained from the results of questionnaires distributed to high school students who were then recorded by researchers using the document, reading, and note-taking techniques. Checking the validity of this study uses the source triangulation technique, namely by seeking information. Researchers observe by utilizing the use of existing sources, methods, and theories. The results of the study show that the use of wall magazines (wall magazines) at the high school level to appreciate literary works is still very popular among high school students. AbstrakSastra yang menjadi salah satu bidang keilmuan yang kurang memiliki perhatian lebih khususnya pada pembelajaran sastra dan apresiasi karya sastra di sekolah. Apresiasi sastra dalam pembelajaran sastra di sekolah masih memiliki berbagai permasalahan, diantaranya implementasi sastra atau penerapan dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia yang masih kurang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana siswa pada jenjang Sekolah Menengah Atas dalam mengapresiasi sastra dengan menggunakan media majalah dinding. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif. Sumber data diperoleh dari hasil observasi yang dilakukan peneliti pada sekolah jenjang Sekolah Menengah Atas. Teknik pengumpulan data diperoleh dari hasil kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas yang kemudian didata oleh peneliti dengan teknik dokumen, membaca, dan mencatat. Pengecekan keabsahan dalam penelitian ini  menggunakan teknik trigulasi sumber yaitu dengan mencari informasi. Peneliti mengamati dengan cara memanfaatkan penggunaan sumber, metode, dan teori yang sudah ada. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Penggunaan media mading (majalah dinding) pada jenjang SMA dalam upaya mengapresiasi karya sastra masih sangat pupuler di kalangan siswa-siswi SMA.
Struktur dan Nilai Cerita Rakyat Dukuh Tuksongo
Authors: Mustakul Setiyawan , Kanzunuddin Mohammad
Published: November 2023

This study aims to describe the structure of the folklore of Dukuh Tuksongo in Geneng Village, Batealit District, Jepara Regency, East Java Province. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method with an ethnographic method approach. This research was conducted from 5 to 12 December 2022. Data were obtained in this study using observation, recording, interview, and documentation techniques. The data validation used is data triangulation, namely data sources, methods, and theories. The results of this study are that there are values contained in the folklore of Dukuh Tuksongo in Geneng Village, Batealit District, Jepara Regency, namely, social or community values, and moral values. This research implies that the folklore of Dukuh Tuksono can be used as a source of reading, especially for children so that existing values can be embedded and implemented in everyday life.Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mendiskripsikan struktur cerita rakyat Dukuh Tuksongo di Desa Geneng Kecamatan Batealit Kabupaten Jepara Provinsi Jawa Timur. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan metode etnografi. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada tanggal 5 sampai dengan 12 Desember 2022. Data diperoleh dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan teknik observasi, rekaman, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Validasi data yang digunakan adalah triangulasi data yaitu sumber data, metode dan teori. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat nilai-nilai yang terkandung dalam cerita rakyat Dukuh Tuksongo di Desa Geneng Kecamatan Batealit Kabupaten Jepara yaitu, nilai sosial atau kemasyarakatan, serta nilai moral. Implikasi dari penelitian ini yaitu cerita rakyat Dukuh Tuksono ini dapat dijadikan sumber bacaan khususnya anak-anak sehingga nilai-nilai yang ada dapat tertanam dan diimplementasikan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
LAMUT SEBAGAI SENI TRADISI TUTUR DI KALIMANTAN SELATAN: KEPUNAHAN DAN PELESTARIANNYA
Authors: Yulianto Agus
Published: November 2023

AbstrakLamut adalah seni tradisi tutur tunggal masyarakat Banjar di Kalimantan Selatan yang menjadikan tokoh lamut sebagai sentral ceritanya. Lamut telah tumbuh dan berkembang bersama masyarakat pendukungnya. Akan tetapi, seni tradisi tutur ini mulai mengalami ancaman kepunahan. Oleh sebab itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tentang kesenian lamut dan faktor-faktor yang menjadikan ancaman kepunahannya serta untuk menjabarkan pelestarian kesenian ini.  Adapun masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah yang dimaksud dengan kesenian lamut, faktor-faktor yang menjadi ancaman bagi kepunahannya serta bagaimanakah cara pelestariannya. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik studi pustaka. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dapat diketahui bahwa kesenian ini awalnya berasal dari Cina dan telah terintergrasi kedalam kesenian masyarakat Banjar. Faktor-faktor yang menjadi penyebab ancaman bagi kepunahan kesenian ini terdiri atas faktor internal dan faktor eksternal dan cara melestarikannya adalah dengan mengadakan pelatihan kesenian ini kepada generasi muda masyarakat Banjar. Kata kunci: Lamut, Banjar, pelestarian
Nilai Moral pada Novel Ayah dan Sirkus Pohon Karya Andrea Hirata
Authors: Kusuma Anjas Saputra Aji , Marsen Anwar Mufid , Bagiya Bagiya
Published: November 2023

Moral Values in the Novel Ayah and the Tree Circus by Andrea Hirata This study aims to describe the moral values in the novel Ayah and the Circus of Trees by Andrea Hirata. This research is a type of qualitative research. The research design is qualitative descriptive research. The data in this study is in the form of words and sentences that contain moral values. The data source for this research is the novel Ayah and the Circus of Trees by Andrea Hirata. This research data analysis technique was carried out in three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that there are three moral values in the novel Ayah and the Circus of Trees by Andrea Hirata, with nine sub-values. These moral values include (a) the relationship between humans and God, including reciting and being grateful; (b) the relationship between humans and themselves, including patience, never giving up, confidence, and discipline; and (c) human relationships with other humans in the social and environmental spheres. Nature includes keeping promises and being honest.
Pengaruh Teknik Kekaguman Berbantuan Media Audio Visual dalam Pembelajaran Menulis Teks Puisi
Authors: Shalihah Mar’atus , Sakaria Sakaria
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the awe technique assisted by audio-visual media on students learning to write poetry texts in class VIII SMP Negeri 27 Makassar. The data for this research is quantitative data from students' pretest and posttest results. The type of research used by researchers in this study is quantitative using a pre-experimental design, namely a one-group pretest and posttest design. The population in this study was class VIII students of SMP Negeri 27 Makassar, with a total of 358 students divided into 11 classes. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling. The sample taken in this study was from class VIII 9 which totaled 35 students. The data analysis technique used in this research is quantitative descriptive data analysis. The results showed that the average value of students' short story writing in the pretest was 60.9 while the average value in the pretest was 83. If the result of one sample test shows the value of tcount > ttable, which is 8.398 > 2.032 then the hypothesis H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. This study shows that the use of awe techniques assisted by audiovisual media has an effect on learning to write poetry texts.