bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nurses’ Level of Awareness of Patients’ Rights in Hospitals
Authors: Ali Alraimi Ammar ,   Researcher at Center of Business Administration, Sana’a University, Yemen, Shelke Abhijeet ,   Management Science, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Published: July 2024

This research evaluated the awareness levels of nursing staff concerning patients’ rights in Yemeni hospitals. Using a descriptive cross-sectional approach, the research employed a simple random sampling technique to enlist 384 nursing personnel across four hospitals situated in Sana’a, Yemen. A questionnaire based on the Yemeni Patients’ Rights Charter and relevant literature on patients’ rights was employed to gather data. The findings revealed a high overall awareness level among nursing staff regarding patients’ rights, with a mean of 84.4%. The special right dimension exhibited the highest awareness level (88%), while the knowledge dimension recorded the lowest level (79%). The investigation identified no statistically significant variations in awareness levels attributable to demographic factors such as gender, marital status, age, occupation, experience, and educational qualifications. However, differences were observed in awareness levels based on the hospital type, as private hospitals displayed higher awareness than government hospitals. The results underscore the necessity for tailored educational initiatives targeting nursing staff to address identified knowledge gaps, particularly in government hospitals. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of safeguarding patients’ property against theft, damage, and loss by educating nursing staff on patients’ right to know the identity and qualifications of healthcare providers - a crucial aspect of patients’ rights that nursing staff must be cognizant of to ensure quality care provision.
Kolaborasi profesi/tenaga kesehatan dalam manajemen bencana meliputi fase pra bencana, siaga darurat, dan tanggap darurat
Authors: Wicaksono Bimo , Kuncoro Wahyu , Wardani Wulan Kusuma
Published: July 2024

Multi-stakeholder collaboration and coordination are part of disaster management in general. Through collaboration and coordination, the implementation of disaster management will become more effective and targeted. Collaboration and coordination can be said to be an effort to manage the resources available for use in the disaster management cycle (pre-disaster, during a disaster, and post-disaster). In public health disaster management, the involvement of professionals and health workers is important to ensure that people who are at risk or exposed to the threat of disaster have knowledge regarding factors that can disrupt health (physical and mental) or that people affected by disasters can receive health services and minimise the increase in casualties. In the context of disaster preparedness, collaboration or professional involvement of health workers is needed when preparing disaster contingency plans.Cluster coordination mechanisms can bridge actors involvement in disaster management. Health professional organisations can be involved or take part in this mechanism by considering that the membership of each organisation is an asset or resource that may be needed when a disaster occurs. Increasing the number of volunteers at the community level who have been trained regarding emergency response efforts for physical or mental health conditions can ultimately help ease the tasks of professional health workers in locations affected by disasters.
Causes, effects and possible mitigation strategies of ocean acidification
Authors: Hadi Genta A.
Published: July 2024

The process whereby the ocean's pH falls as a result of absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is known as ocean acidification It is a major concern because it can have negative impacts on marine life and ecosystems. In this article, we review the causes of ocean acidification and its potential effects on marine organisms and ecosystems. We also discuss some possible strategies for mitigating ocean acidification, including the use of renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies, ocean alkalinity enhancement techniques, and ocean iron fertilization. Overall, This review highlights the need for continued research and action to address the challenges posed by ocean acidification. Objectives: This literature review aims to explore the sauses, effects and possible mitigation strategies of ocean acidification. Method and results: The methods used in this literature review included a comprehensive search of the scientific literature on ocean acidification, using databases such as Google Scholars and the Web of Science along with other literature. Furthermore, the reference lists of pertinent papers were examined in order to find any further research that might have eluded during the first search. The inclusion criteria for the studies included in this review were that they must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal and must have focused on the effects of ocean acidification on marine organisms and ecosystems. Conclusion: Ocean acidification is a serious problem that would have massive implications for both the environment and the human lives that depend on it. The marine ecosystem has felt its effect in the forms of the decreasing population of calcifying marine organisms and possibly fishes as they are now more prone to predation due to its change in behavior. Massive changes of their population has the potential to disrupt the ecosystem dramatically.
Studi literatur: restorasi lahan pascatambang batu bara di Kalimantan Timur
Authors: Fauzia Assyifa , Makarim Muhammad Nabil
Published: July 2024

Background: Coal plays a significant role in Indonesia's primary energy mix, particularly in electricity generation. However, its extensive use results in serious environmental impacts, primarily due to open-pit mining methods that damage ecosystems and reduce biodiversity. Therefore, post-mining land rehabilitation is crucial to restore disturbed ecosystems and mitigate their negative impacts. Method: The method used in this study is a systematic literature review (SLR). The data used are sourced from the Central Bureau of Statistics and the outlook of related agencies. Results: The Mineral and Coal Law establishes a reclamation obligation for companies. The Mineral and Coal Mining Law mandates reclamation obligations for mining companies, accompanied by the payment of reclamation security funds to government banks. However, challenges remain in implementing reclamation and mine closure, particularly in East Kalimantan, where coal mining is a major industry. Sustainable environmental management and attention to post-mining land rehabilitation are needed to ensure that the environmental impacts of the mining industry are effectively managed. Careful monitoring and learning from the experiences of other countries, such as the UK and China, can assist the Indonesian government in developing best practices in ecological restoration and sustainable natural resource management.
NA CESTE ZA VÝNIMOČNOSŤOU: VÝZNAM AGILITY A SAMOHODNOTENIA V EFEKTÍVNEJ PREMENE PODNIKOV
Authors: Németh Zora
Published: July 2024

Purpose of the article: The contribution aims to support the application of the self-assessment tool in companies, to help the development of services in practice with an emphasis on the effectiveness of the management of activities in increasing performance. It focuses on strategic agility in connection with quality and self-evaluation as a management tool in the context of effective transformation in the practice of excellence businesses. Methodology/methods: The paper, based on analyzes and practice, highlights the importance of using a self-assessment tool in small and medium-sized enterprises, while quality is recommended to be perceived as part of all processes and performance management at all levels. Scientific aim The main goal of the submitted artcile is to focus on selected determinants of excellence, i.e. strategic agility and self-assessment. The intention is to raise awareness of the importance of agility and the application of self-assessment as a tool in small and medium-sized enterprises with the aim of increasing the efficiency and quality of managing activities. The task is to identify barriers to adaptation to change and adaptability to the competitive environment, including pointing out the key principles of exceptional companies. Findings: In practice, there are various principles of management of business activities. The problem arises when managing changes in the competitive environment. Even large enterprises, like smaller enterprises, face challenges, but they use agility to successfully adapt to change, constantly develop and achieve exceptional results. It is recommended to focus on increasing the effectiveness of activity management using a self-assessment tool, which is based on the principles of quality management - a catalyst for continuous innovative development and a pillar of performance improvement. Conclusions (limits, implications etc.): The principles of quality management form the basis of the sustainable development of enterprises of various sizes. Performance evaluation is a key activity in improving the efficiency and quality of management of activities in exceptional enterprises. The purpose of the contribution is to highlight the benefit of self-assessment of performance as a separate tool even in smaller companies. The paper can be a starting point for professionals who want to participate in the development of smaller ponds in integrating aspects of performance and digitization of processes.
PENGARUH PEMBIAYAAN MURABAHAH TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS PADA PT. BPRS AMANAH RABBANIAH KABUPATEN KUNINGAN
Authors: Khoer Misbahul
Published: July 2024

Permasalahan yang dibahas dalam penelitian ini adalah bagaimana pembiayaan murabahah berpengaruh terhadap profitabilitas, dilakukan dengan pendekatan Return On Asset (ROA). Dalam teori jika pembiayaan meningkat maka Profitabilitas suatu perusahaan yang dilihat dari ROA akan meningkat begitu juga sebaliknya, Pembiayaan murabahah mengalami peningkatan setiap tahunnya, namun pertumbuhan ROA pada tahun 2020 ROA mengalami penurunan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah field research yang dilakukan pada PT. BPRS Amanah Rabbaniah Kabupaten Kuningan  dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang penulis gunakan adalah dokumentasi berupa laporan keuangan PT. BPRS Amanah Rabbaniah Kabupaten Kuningan. Teknik analisis data dengan mengguakan SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa pembiayaan murabahah terhadap profitabilitas (ROA) pada PT. BPRS Amanah Rabbaniah Kabupaten Kuningan  berpengaruh signifikan dengan koefisien korelasi antara pembiayaan murabahah dengan profitabilitas sebesar 0,705 yang berarti korelasi positif dan kuat terhadap profit sedangkan koefisien regresi linear sederhana pembiayaan murabahah terhadap profit sebesar 0,369 dan standar atas koefisien regresi sebesar 0,214. Berdasarkan kedua angka tersebut diperoleh t hitung = 4,723. Sedangkan nilai kritis menurut tabel menggunkana rumus t α df n-2 yaitu 0,05 df 5-2=3. Karena t hitung lebih kecil dari t tabel ( 4,723 > 3,182) pada taraf signifikan 0,05 maka Ho diteima artinya terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara pembiayaan murabahah dan profitabilitas (ROA) pada PT. BPRS Amanah Rabbaniah Kabupaten Kuningan.
Evaluation du niveau de sensibilisation des étudiants en pharmacie de l’Université Cheikh Anta DIOP de Dakar sur les médicaments de qualité inférieure et falsifiés
Authors: CISSE Aminata Ndiakhate
Published: July 2024

A cross-sectional analytical and descriptive study was conducted with the aim to assess the level of awareness of pharmacy students of Cheikh Anta DIOP University at the end of their pharmaceutical cycle, to substandard and falsified medical products issue. Using the electronic tool Google Forms, 143 students participated in the survey. Data analysis was performed using Excel 2013 and Epi Info 7.2.6.0 tools. The results obtained showed that the majority of students (67.8%) had a good level of knowledge about the issue. However, a need for more knowledge was noted. The results also showed the noticeable improvement in students' knowledge level thanks to a new module on the issue which was introduced in the third year of the pharmacy student’s curriculum in 2021 when compared to those who did not follow the module.
The Urgency of Establishing Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) To Resolve Gross Human Rights Violations in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: . Zulfan , Hatta Muhammad , . Husni
Published: July 2024

Aceh has a history of prolonged armed conflict, characterized by gross human rights violations. The conflict between the Government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was resolved in Helsinki, Finland, through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding included the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Aceh TRC) to address human rights abuse in Aceh. However, the government opted for a non-judicial approach, focusing on restoring victims' rights without uncovering the truth about perpetrators. This approach, which is consistent with the fundamental principles of addressing human rights abuses, has faced opposition from victims and their families because of the lack of accountability for perpetrators. Although established following relevant laws, the Aceh TRC has been shown to be ineffective in addressing serious human rights violations.
Polyurethane-Asphaltic Concrete as an Alternative Solution for Road Pavement Distress – A Review
Authors: Che Lat Diana , Zainuddin Atiqah Najwa , Mohd Noor Siti Nur Aishah , Mat Yusof Doris Asmani , Mohamed Jais Ismacahyadi Bagus
Published: July 2024

Road traffic accidents are the primary source of injuries and fatalities worldwide, accounting for 20–50 million long term disabilities and 1.25 million deaths annually. Pavement conditions rank as the second most common cause of traffic accidents. The combined effects of environmental factors and traffic loads lead to pavement discomfort. Ensuring proper pavement design and maintenance can assist in lowering accident rates and preventing long-term disability associated with drivers. Physical maintenance procedures like overlays, seal coatings, patching, and filling joints are carried out in practice; nevertheless, they only offer temporary fixes by treating the symptoms rather than the underlying issue. An alternative method for road pavement maintenance is using polyurethane to improve the properties of asphalt due to the excellent properties of polyurethane. This study conducts a systematic review of the polyurethane asphaltic characteristics and performance based on the previous study by researchers. It is found that the pavement maintenance work using polyurethane is able to sustain longer periods and is moisture resistant due to its excellent bonding with the existing pavement material.
Keywords: polyurethane, asphalt, pavement, distress, road
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy on Functional Flexibility and Health Hardiness in Patients with Coronavirus Anxiety during the Epidemic
Authors: Bakhshandeh Amenieh Tahereh , Rayisi Zohreh , Ranjbarkohan Zohreh , Khoshakhlagh Hasan
Published: July 2024

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based psychotherapy on functional flexibility and health hardiness in patients with coronavirus anxiety during the epidemic. Methods: This research utilized a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test, post-test design, including a control group and a three-month follow-up period. The statistical population comprised individuals with coronavirus anxiety who contacted counseling centers in Isfahan for telephone consultations during the summer of 2021. From this population, 33 individuals were selected through purposive sampling and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Participants in the experimental group received mindfulness-based psychotherapy (8 sessions) based on Kabat-Zinn's protocol (2003) over two months. The questionnaires used in this study included the Functional Flexibility Questionnaire (Dennis & Vander Wal, 2010), the Health Hardiness Questionnaire (Gibbhardt, VanderDerf, & Powell, 2001), and the Coronavirus Anxiety Questionnaire (Alipour et al., 2019). Data were analyzed using mixed ANOVA with SPSS23 statistical software. Findings: The results indicated that mindfulness-based psychotherapy significantly impacted functional flexibility (P<0.0001; Eta=0.62; F=52.32) and health hardiness (P<0.0001; Eta=0.65; F=55.09) in patients with coronavirus anxiety. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, utilizing techniques such as mindful attitude, mindful activities, addressing problematic emotions, and breathing exercises, can be effectively used to improve functional flexibility and health hardiness in patients with coronavirus anxiety.
AI in Broadcast Media Management: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Rostamian Sara , Moradi Kamreh Mahnaz
Published: July 2024

The objective of this study is to explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in broadcast media management. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews with 15 professionals involved in broadcast media management in Iran. Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure diverse representation from roles such as producers, directors, technical staff, and executives. The data collection continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. NVivo software was used for data analysis, which involved transcribing the interviews, coding the data, and conducting thematic analysis to identify key themes and subthemes related to AI opportunities and challenges. The study identified several opportunities provided by AI in broadcast media management, including enhanced content creation, improved audience engagement, increased operational efficiency, personalized advertising, data-driven decision-making, and innovative storytelling. However, it also highlighted significant challenges such as technical complexity, high costs of implementation, privacy concerns, resistance to change, skill gaps, ethical considerations, and regulatory issues. These findings are supported by existing literature and align with studies in related fields, demonstrating both the potential and the difficulties of AI integration in media. AI has the potential to revolutionize broadcast media management by improving efficiency, personalization, and innovation. However, its successful integration requires addressing technical, financial, ethical, and regulatory challenges. By understanding these opportunities and obstacles, media organizations can better navigate the complexities of AI adoption and leverage its capabilities to enhance their operations and audience engagement. Future research should expand the scope geographically and include quantitative analyses to further validate these findings.
The Effectiveness of Mentalization-Based Treatment on Alexithymia and Internalizing Behavioral Problems in Adolescents of Divorce
Authors: Youzbashi Maryam , Ghorban Shiroudi Shohreh , Jadidi Mohsen
Published: July 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of mentalization-based treatment on alexithymia and internalizing behavioral problems in adolescents of divorce. Methods and Materials: This applied research was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design, a control group, and a two-month follow-up period. The statistical population consisted of adolescents of divorce in the first secondary school stage of Education District 14 in Tehran during the academic year 2022-2023. In this study, 36 adolescents of divorce were selected using purposive sampling and randomly assigned to experimental (19 participants) and control (17 participants) groups. The experimental group received mentalization-based treatment over eight weeks in 8 sessions of 90 minutes each. The questionnaires used in this study included the Alexithymia Questionnaire (AQ) and the Child and Adolescent Behavior Inventory (CABI). The data obtained from the research were analyzed using mixed analysis of variance with SPSS23 statistical software. Findings: The results indicated that mentalization-based treatment had a significant impact on alexithymia (P<0.0001; Eta=0.61; F=52.83) and internalizing behavioral problems (P<0.0001; Eta=0.59; F=48.48) in adolescents of divorce. Conclusion: Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that mentalization-based treatment, by employing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with mindfulness, can be used as an effective method to reduce alexithymia and internalizing behavioral problems in adolescents of divorce.
The Predictive Model of Hope Based on Attachment Styles and Time Perspective with the Mediation of Self-Esteem in Students
Authors: Zohori Zangeneh Zohreh , Emamipour Susan , Emamipour Susan
Published: July 2024

Objective: The present study aimed to provide a predictive model of hope based on attachment styles and time perspective with the mediation of self-esteem in students. Methods and Materials: The research method was descriptive-correlational and path analysis. The statistical population of this study included all undergraduate students of non-governmental universities in Tehran, who were studying in the academic year 2019-2020. The statistical sample included 480 students selected using the cluster random sampling method. The tools used included the Attachment Style Questionnaire (ASQ) (Hazan & Shaver, 1987); the Time Perspective Questionnaire (TPQ) (Zimbardo & Boyd, 1999); the Self-Esteem Questionnaire (SEQ) (Rosenberg, 1979), and the Hope Questionnaire (HQ) (Simpson, 1999). Data analysis was performed using path analysis with SPSS and AMOS software version 23. Findings: The results showed that secure, avoidant, and ambivalent attachment styles, time perspective, and self-esteem have a significant correlation with hope in students (p < .01). Also, secure, avoidant, and ambivalent attachment styles, time perspective, and self-esteem have a significant direct effect on students' hope (p < .01). Additionally, bootstrap results indicated that self-esteem has a significant mediating role in the relationship between attachment styles and time perspective with students' hope (p < .01). Finally, the model had a good fit. Conclusion: Considering the significant mediating role of self-esteem, it is necessary for therapists and counselors to use appropriate psychological training to increase self-esteem in students, thereby improving their hope.
EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF MATHEMATIC GAMIFICATION ON PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENT'S ATTITUDE TO MATHEMATICS HOMEWORK
Authors: Njoku MacJoseph C.
Published: July 2024

Technology has increasingly been integrated into the educational systems of developing nations, including Nigeria. The trend has contributed immensely to the development of many learning institutions and individual capacity building. The primary school system represents the beginning of learning and reflects a prime period to develop learning attitudes. Teachers use homework to augment classroom learning and improve performance. However, indications suggest that primary school students avoid mathematics homework. The present study examined the effect of a math game app (Prodigy) on students' math homework behavior. A quasi experimental design was adopted, and the samples were grouped into experimental groups (N=58), exposed to the prodigy app, and control group (N=55), taught in conventional circumstances. The experiment consisted of 24 sessions stressed over three months. Participants were engaged in two sessions per week, lasting about 50 minutes. The findings indicated a mean difference (MD = 12.71) between the posttest study groups. Also, the result revealed a significant difference between the experimental and control group on homework behavior t (111) = 6.132, p = .001. The result has implications for mathematics development.
الأنشطة الفقهية التفاعلية بين إكساب المهارات البحثية والتنمية المجتمعية
Authors: شحاته أ.د. أسماء
Published: July 2024

يُعدّ النشاط التفاعلي جزءًا مهمًا من البحث العلمي؛ حيث يُسهم في تحفيز الباحثين على إعداد البحوث العلمية، بالإضافة إلى تشكيل الهوية البحثية، ولما كانت البحوث الفقهية تُعنى ببيان حكم الشريعة الإسلامية بالنظر في أدلة الشرع؛ حيث ينظر الفقيه المجتهد في القضايا الظنية في القرآن والسنة وما تفرع عنهما من مصادر الاستدلال لاستنباط الحكم الشرعي، فإن الفقهاء القدامى قاموا بأنشطة تفاعلية عديدة لأجل ذلك، تبلورت في الحوار والنقاش في المحاضرات العلمية، والجلسات النقاشية، والمناظرات الفقهية، والقصص والحكايات، والألغاز الفقهية، كما ظهرت في قيام بعضهم بالرحلة، هذا بالإضافة إلى افتراض المسائل وتقليبها على وجوهها بغية التوصل إلى حكمها الشرعي، وتشجيع تلاميذهم على النظر الدقيق في النصوص، وعدم الوقوف عند التلقي. وقد تطورت الأنشطة التفاعلية مع دمج التقنيات الحديثة في التعليم إلى مصطلحات حديثة تقود إلى تحقيق الهدف ذاته، كالعصف الذهني، وإعداد العروض التقديمية، وصناعة مقاطع الفيديو، والألعاب الإلكترونية، وما صاحب ذلك من تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي، كما اقترنت الأنشطة التفاعلية بوسائل إيضاح، كالأشكال التوضيحية، والصور والفيديوهات التعليمية، بالإضافة إلى تدريس الطريقة الصحيحة لكتابة البحث العلمي مع اختلاف مناهجه. من هنا جاء هذا البحث ليسلط الضوء على الأنشطة التفاعلية عند الفقهاء القدامى، وبيان مدى أهميتها في إكساب المهارات البحثية، ومساهمتها الفاعلة في تنمية المجتمع.
Autoría promocional en la ficción televisiva: el caso español de Movistar+
Authors: Cascajosa Virino Concepción , Higueras-Ruiz María José
Published: July 2024

El artículo tiene como objetivo el análisis de la autoría promocional en la producción original de series de ficción de Movistar+. Tomando como referencia las aportaciones realizadas en el estudio de la autoría en medios audiovisuales, esta investigación propone cubrir una laguna en la bibliografía académica al explorar el uso de la autoría más allá del proceso de producción y su utilización como parte del proceso de promoción de las series (Hadas, 2020), incluyendo los elementos paratexuales (como tráileres y pósteres) y los eventos de lanzamiento. En el caso de la plataforma de televisión de pago Movistar+ el uso de la autoría promocional se puede relacionar, dentro de un proceso global de legitimación de la ficción seriada, con la construcción de una marca asociada al prestigio del medio cinematográfico. La investigación se basa en el análisis de un corpus formado por 39 series, los estrenos de ficción original de Movistar+ entre 2017 y 2023.
Evolucionando hacia la complejidad: del pensamiento simplificador al transcomplejo
Authors: Alvarez Jacksson , Mercado Betancourt Maryuri del Carmen
Published: July 2024

In the search to understand the reality that surrounds us, the human being has gone through different approaches to thinking that reflect their need to interpret and explain the world. From simplifying thinking, characterized by its one-dimensional and reductionist vision, to complex and transcomplex thinking, which seek to address complexity and uncertainty in a comprehensive way, this evolution in thinking paradigms has marked a significant change in the way we conceive of reality. This research was carried out under a systematic review as an approach that provides a rigorous and systematic framework for conducting a literature review. According to this, it comprised four phases: searching, evaluating, analyzing, and synthesizing. On the other hand, the document search was carried out in the following databases: Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, and Google Scholar. Finally, it is noted that simplifying thinking, complex thinking, and transcomplex thinking are three different ways of approaching reality. Transcomplex thinking is the most recent and the one that offers a more complete and profound vision of reality. However, these three forms of thinking are not necessarily opposites but rather complement each other.
Kajian Amtsal Al-Qur’an
Authors: Jannah Tilkal , Sohib Syayfi
Published: July 2024

Al-Qur'an memberikan perumpamaan tentang kalimat thayyibah (perkataan baik) dan khabitsah (perkataan buruk), menggambarkan mereka seperti pohon yang baik dan yang buruk. Penelitian ini menganalisis esensi dan pendapat ulama terhadap ayat-ayat tersebut, terutama dalam surat Ibrahim ayat 24-27. Metode yang digunakan adalah tahlili, mengurai makna Al-Qur'an ayat demi ayat, dan melibatkan aspek-aspek seperti kosakata, asbab an-nuzul, dan pendapat ulama. Kesimpulan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perumpamaan tersebut menggambarkan kalimat-kalimat baik sebagai pohon yang kokoh dan memberi manfaat, seperti ajaran tauhid atau ajakan kepada kebaikan. Sebaliknya, kalimat-kalimat buruk diibaratkan sebagai pohon yang tidak berguna, mengandung kekufuran atau ajakan kepada perbuatan maksiat. Penelitian ini menegaskan pentingnya memahami dan mengaplikasikan kalimat baik dalam kehidupan, yang akan memberikan manfaat bagi mukmin dan orang lain, sementara menghindari kalimat buruk yang hanya akan menyebabkan mudharat. Dengan demikian, pemahaman terhadap perumpamaan ini dapat menjadi panduan bagi individu dalam memilih kata-kata dan tindakan, serta menegaskan bahwa baik buruknya sebuah ucapan atau tindakan dapat mempengaruhi kehidupan seseorang di dunia dan di akhirat.
Abstract
The Quran provides parables about thayyibah (good words) and khabitsah (bad words), likening them to good and bad trees. This research analyzes the essence and scholarly opinions on these verses, particularly in Surah Ibrahim verses 24-27. The method employed is tahlili, dissecting the meaning of the Quran verse by verse and involving aspects such as vocabulary, asbab an-nuzul, and scholarly opinions. The research concludes that these parables depict good words as sturdy trees that provide benefits, such as teachings of monotheism or calls to goodness. Conversely, bad words are likened to useless trees, containing disbelief or encouraging sinful acts. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding and applying good words in life, which will benefit believers and others, while avoiding bad words that only cause harm. Thus, understanding these parables can serve as a guide for individuals in choosing their words and actions, reaffirming that the goodness or badness of speech or action can affect one's life in this world and in the Hereafter.
A Study of Pronunciation Errors of First Year Students of English Education, Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria
Authors: Jatau Stephen , Shehu Ibrahim Ahmad , Abdulrauf Fauziyat
Published: July 2024

The paper examines pronunciation errors of first-year students of English, Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria, with the view of helping them to improve their spoken aspect of English.  A survey research design was employed to carry out the study. The population of the study comprises of 50 randomly selected first-year students of English Education. Oral Production Test (OPT) was the instrument used in carrying out this study. The respondents were asked to pronounce 20 randomly selected words and their speeches were tape-recorded, played and listened to ascertain their pronunciation errors and compare them with the standard pronunciation. Error Analysis is the theoretical framework employed for this study. The results show that the consonant sounds / θ/ was substituted for /t/, /ð/ for /d/, /ʃ/ for /tʃ/, /z/ for /s/, and /v/ for /f/ in words like; ‘there’ /ðeə/ for /dia/, ‘theme’ /θi:m /for /tim/, ‘chagrin’ /ʃa:gri/ for /tʃagin/,  ‘things’ /θiŋz/ for /tiŋs/,  and  ‘of’ /ɔv/ for /ɔf/ respectively. The vowel sounds /ʌ/ was substituted for /ɔ/, /e/ for /i/, /ɜ:/ for /ɔ:/, /a:/ for /æ/ and /ə/ for /æ/. Also, words that have consonant clusters; /stj-/ and /mpts/, and words that have complex spelling systems; ‘ewe’ /ju:/ and ‘ewer’/juə/ posed pronunciation difficulties to the study population. Identifying these areas of pronunciation difficulties will assist curriculum planners, syllable compilers teachers and textbooks writers to map out these areas of pronunciation difficulties for improved pedagogy.
Pendampingan Ibu Hamil Untuk Pencegahan Kekurangan Energi Kronis di Desa Oelnasi Kecamatan Kupang Tengah Kabupaten Kupang
Authors: Abuk Seran Agustina , Nurlaelah Al-Tadom  , Matje Meriaty Huru  , Maria Florentina Nining Kosad  , Melinda Rosita Wariyaka  , Ni Luh Made Diah Putri Anggaraeningsih  , Firda Kalsum Kiah
Published: July 2024

Kekurangan Energi Kronis (KEK) merupakan masalah gizi yang sering dihadapi oleh ibu hamil, yang disebabkan karena adanya ketidak seimbangan asupan gizi antara energi dan protein, sehingga zat gizi yang dibutuhkan tubuh tidak tercukupi[1]. Ibu hamil merupakan kelompok yang rentan terhadap masalah gizi. Ibu hamil berisiko mengalami KEK jika memiliki Lingkar Lengan Atas (LILA) <23,5. KEK pada ibu hamil dapat berdampak serius terhadap kesehatan ibu dan janin, termasuk peningkatan risiko kelahiran prematur, bayi dengan berat lahir rendah, dan komplikasi selama kehamilan dan persalinan. Tujuan kegiatan ini untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu hamil dalam upaya pencegahan KEK. Metode yang digunakan melalui penguluhan dan pendampingan pembuatan menu makanan. Mitra dalam kegiatan ini yaitu semua ibu hamil yang berada di Desa Oelnasi sebanyak 31 orang. Evaluasi pengetahuan menggunakan kuesioner pre-test dan post-test serta pengukuran LILA setiap bulan. Hasil penilaian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan rata-rata skor pre-test adalah 58,5 (SD=10,66) dan rata-rata skor post-test adalah 96,7 (SD=4,19). Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan ibu hamil yang signifikan setelah dilakukan penyuluhan (p=0,000; α < 0,05) dan adanya peningkatan ukuran LILA pada ibu hamil setelah dilakukan pendampingan selama 90 hari.
What is a Global South organization? Exploring the meaning of terminology and identity for Busara's knowledge production
Authors: Aden Deqa
Published: July 2024

The use of the term "Global South" in various disciplines lacks a clear and consistent definition, leading to concerns about its homogenizing and historically colonial connotations. The concept is often associated with socio-economic marginality and multilateral alliances among countries with similar Human Development Index (HDI) rankings. We describe ourselves as a "Global South organization" with a focus on context-based research. However, we grapple with challenges arising from being rooted in societies that are Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD), while striving to represent the Global South. This report aims to shed light on how the composition of our diverse team influences its research and the challenges it faces in reconciling its Global South identity with its international makeup.
Context as a process: how we define and gain an appreciation of context at Busara
Authors: Jang Chaning ,   Busara, Wendel Steve , Kabeer Morgan ,   sistemaFutura,   Busara
Published: July 2024

At Busara, we talk about ‘context’ all the time. And we’re not the only ones. It’s widely acknowledged and accepted in Behavioral Science that ‘context’ matters. We often hear that those in the context know better and can create better behavioral science than those who don’t understand ‘the context.’ But what do we mean when we talk about context, and how does one achieve that ‘contextual knowledge’ or know when one has it? This article will be a primer on context and what it means for Busara. It’s a starting point for us to discuss, examine, and further develop ideas about context.
Why do engineering students attend labs?
Authors: Beck Stephen , Lazari Panos , DiBenedetti Matteo
Published: July 2024

There is often poor attendance at timetabled laboratory sessions. Previous research into why university students attend lectures report major disincentives are: being ill, the lectures not being interesting and not examinable. However, there has been no work on student drivers to attend laboratories. The aim of this work was to find out why students do or do not attend labs, what their preferred duration and group size was.
The authors sent a questionnaire to students and staff in their Faculty of Engineering to find out what the drivers were for attendance and non attendance. Questions were also asked about lab duration and group size. 184 students and 43 staff questionnaires were returned.
It was found that the main reasons that students do not attend labs were similar to that stated in the literature for lectures. Students like small groups for their labs, but not groups of 3. They also prefer a larger number of shorter labs experiments rather than a smaller number of longer ones
Staff can encourage students to attend labs using the reasons that students believe them to be important. This work will aid teachers to incentivise students to attend their practical sessions.
Khảo sát tình hình điều trị thuốc cho người bệnh parkinson tại Bệnh viện Đại học Y dược TP. Hồ Chí Minh
Authors: Đặng Thị Huyền Thương , Trần Ngọc Tài
Published: July 2024

Background: Parkinson's disease is one of the most common progressive neurodegenerative disorders. There's currently no cure for Parkinson's disease. Current therapies only help patients relieve the symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Objectives: To determine the rate of drugs prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease motor symptoms, the rate of the types of drug combinations, and the frequency of drug-induced motor complications in Parkinson's disease patients.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the University Medical Center HCMC, Ho Chi Minh City. The patient was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease based on the criteria of the International Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Society (IPMDS). Patients' demographic data, information about Parkinson's disease, and medications used to treat Parkinson's disease were collected. Rating scales include MDS-UPRRS (Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale), and Hoehn & Yahr.
Results: Among 218 Parkinson's patients, 33 (15.1%) patients received levodopa monotherapy, 126 (57.8%) patients received combination therapy of levodopa and dopamine agonists, 07 (3.2%) ) patients received combination therapy of levodopa and trihexyphenidyl, 1 (0.5%) patient received combination therapy of dopamine agonist and trihexyphenidyl, and 51 (23.4%) patients received combination therapy of both levodopa, dopamine agonist and trihexyphenidyl. A total of 217 patients were prescribed levodopa at a median dose of 375 mg. The median daily levodopa equivalent dose was 500 mg. A total of 177 patients (81.2%) used the dopamine agonist (pramipexole) with a median dose of 0.75 mg. 27.9 % of patients used an anticholinergic drug (trihexyphenidyl) with a median dose of 2 mg. The proportion of Parkinson's disease patients with motor complications was 32.6%.
Conclusion: Levodopa was the medication most commonly prescribed to treat motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. The combination of levodopa and dopamine agonist was most popularly used. Drug-induced motor complications were common in Parkinson’s disease.
Producción de hilos de sutura utilizando cabuya (Agave americana), cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) y nanopartículas de plata
Authors:   , Castillo-Hidalgo Edy Paul
Published: July 2024

El objetivo de la investigación fue elaborar hilos de sutura a partir de fibras cabuya con adición de nanopartículas de plata como mecanismo bacteriostático y bactericida y el cilantro como agente reductor, mediante un proceso de química verde. Los kilogramos de fuerza de las suturas fueron determinados con un dinamómetro obteniéndose una resistencia de 1kg, en tanto que las propiedades antibacterianas se determinaron mediante cultivos para Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, mostrando un halo de inhibición de 33 y 3 mm respectivamente. La aplicabilidad se evaluó en dos grupos de 10 cobayos, grupo AA (agave), grupo NN (ácido poliglicólico), tuvieron un proceso de adaptación de 30 días en boxes individuales, posteriormente cada paciente se le realizaron dos incisiones quirúrgicas de 5 cm en el dorso, mediante un patrón de incisión impreso en 3D, las cuales fueron suturadas con ambos hilos. A los 8, 15, 21, 45 y 60 días, se evaluó el proceso de reacción tisular, degradación y cicatrización del tejido, estos no mostraron diferencias estadísticas entre tratamientos, no obstante, la degradación de la sutura muestra una regresión de (AA=R^2 0,87 y NN= R^2 0,68). Las suturas de fibras de agave presentan características similares a las suturas sintéticas.
Rapid acquisition of NMR diffusion-diffraction q-space plots from erythrocytes with varying gradient orientation
Authors: Larkin Timothy J. , Pages Guilhem , Torres Allan M. , Kuchel Philip W.
Published: July 2024

The rapid-acquisition of q-space data from 1H2O undergoing restricted diffusion in suspensions of red blood cells (RBCs) is made possible using a recently implemented pulse sequence, where the phase cycling of the radio-frequency pulses is reduced by using unbalanced pairs of bipolar magnetic field-gradient pulses. The q-space plots obtained with this pulse sequence show a shift in the position of the first diffraction minimum when compared to data from classical pulsed field gradient stimulated echo experiments. Diffusion simulations were used to investigate the effect of the additional delay introduced by the bipolar gradient pulses on the form of the q-space plots. RBCs of normal discocyte shape align with an external magnetic field, and the angular dependence of q-space spectra from suspensions of RBCs was examined using a linear combination of gradients applied along the y- and z-axes. The resulting q-space plots showed a gradual disappearance of the first diffraction minimum as the angle at which the gradients were applied was changed from 0° (along the z-axis) to~40°, beyond which the q-space plots showed no diffraction features. These experimental results were also evident in Monte-Carlo random walk simulations of diffusion in RBCs with field-gradients applied at varying angles with respect to cells aligned with B0.
Helium permeation through mixed matrix membranes based on polyimides and silicalite-1
Authors: Fryčová Marie , Sysel Petr , Hrabánek Pavel , Kočiřík Milan , Brabec Libor , Zikánová Arlette , Bernauer Bohumil , Čapek Pavel Pavel , Hejtmánek Vladimír
Published: July 2024

Mixed matrix membranes based on modified polyimides and silicalite-1 were prepared and studied. The novel preparation approach consists in improvement of the interfacial adhesion by employment of the coupling agent 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane in such a way which leads to forming of chemical bonds between polyimide and silicalite-1. Firstly polyimide chains were endcapped by this agent which subsequently enabled their reaction with groups naturally present on silicalite-1 surface. Membranes with silicalite-1 content up to 60 wt. % were prepared and characterized by SEM, light microscopy and permeation of gases, prevailingly of He. The accessibility of sililicalite-1 pores prior to embedding and after embedding into polymeric matrices was studied by an iodine indicator technique. The permeability of membranes for gases was measured using a semi-open permeation apparatus with a small volume. Helium permeability depended on filler content and increased monotonously with the increasing content of filler. There were, however, significant deviations of the permeability dependences on filler content from shapes predicted by Bruggeman’s model. The qualitative explanation of the data disagreement with the model was proposed based on a stratification of mixed matrix membranes found by SEM.
3D stochastic replicas of porous solids
Authors: Hejtmánek Vladimír , Čapek Pavel , Brabec Libor , Zikánová Arlette , Kočiřík Milan , Bernauer Bohumil
Published: July 2024

The goal of our contribution was to develop a method providing morphological (microstructural) descriptors whose values would match total porosity and specific surface obtained other independent methods. The model obtained from limited amount of statistical information, accessible by image analysis of cross-sections, offers an attractive way for the prediction of equilibrium and transport phenomena in natural and man-made macroporous media.
Langevin-Vladimirsky approach to Brownian motion with memory
Authors: Tothova Jana , Lisy Vladimir
Published: July 2024

A number of random processes in various fields of science is described by phenomenological equations of motion containing stochastic forces, the best known example being the Langevin equation (LE) for the Brownian motion (BM) of particles. Long ago Vladimirsky (1942) in a little known paper proposed a simple method for solving such equations. The method, based on the classical Gibbs statistics, consists in converting the stochastic LE into a deterministic equation for the mean square displacement of the particle, and is applicable to linear equations with any kind of memory in the dynamics of the system. This approach can be effectively used in solving many of the problems currently considered in the literature. We apply it to the description of the BM when the noise driving the particle is exponentially correlated in time. The problem of the hydrodynamic BM of a charged particle in an external magnetic field is also solved.
MRI study of hydrophilic xanthan tablets with incorporated model drug
Authors: Mikac Urša , Baumgartner Saša , Sepe Ana , Kristl Julijana
Published: July 2024

Magnetic resonance imaging was used to study swelling dynamics and hydrogel formation of xanthan tablets with or without Pentoxifylline drug in water and HCl pH 1.2 media at two different ionic strengths. Significant changes were observed only in the erosion front positions leading to different hydrogel thicknesses. The impact of the drug on the hydrogel thickness was found to be dependent on the medium conditions at high enough drug amount. The drug does not change the hydrogel thickness in water medium, whereas in acid medium the presence of the drug results in thinner hydrogel. The increased ionic strength in water medium also leads to formation of the thinner hydrogel layer in tablets with high enough drug content, while the effect of NaCl in HCl pH 1.2 medium is very small.
Probing individual saturations of crude-oil/brine/mud-filtrate mixtures confined in rocks
Authors: Benamsili Lyès , Hamon Gérald , Korb Jean-Pierre
Published: July 2024

We propose a method that allows probing quantitatively the individual saturations of crudeoil/brine/mud-filtrate mixtures during imbibition-drainage experiments on a petroleum rock-system. The experiments have been also performed at different temperature and pressure conditions.
On the validity of the Einstein’s Relation and the Fick I Law on the
nanoscale
Authors: Beke Dezső L. , Erdélyi Zoltán
Published: July 2024

The classical Einstein’s relation for the Brownian migration has a mesoscopic character and it deteriorates when e.g. diffusion in solids is considered in the nanoscale (i.e. if the diffusion distance is comparable with the atomic spacing). This behaviour is strongly related to the well-known diffusion paradox, predicting infinitely fast diffusion kinetics at short times (distances). Indeed, according to the Fick I law the gradient is infinite if there is a discontinuity in the density at the beginning (which is the case in typical interdiffusion measurements). In this paper these questions and a possible resolution of the above paradox will be discussed on the basis of results obtained in our Laboratory.