bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Dislipidemias como factor desencadenante de enfermedades cardiovasculares en pacientes del Laboratorio Nuestra Señora de la Aurora de Ambato 2023
Authors: Chicaiza-Ochoa Christian David , Baque-Pin Jonathan Andrés
Published: May 2024

La relación entre las dislipidemias y las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV), aunque bien establecida como factor de riesgo, presenta variabilidad en su impacto según diferentes poblaciones, lo que resulta importante para mejorar las estrategias de prevención y tratamiento de estas enfermedades. Por lo que, el objetivo de la investigación fue analizar la relación entre dislipidemias y el desarrollo de ECV en pacientes atendidos en el Laboratorio Nuestra Señora de la Aurora de Ambato durante 2023. Utilizando un diseño observacional retrospectivo de tipo transversal, se estudiaron 93 pacientes que cumplían con criterios de inclusión específicos, recopilando datos sobre niveles de colesterol (HDL, LDL, triglicéridos), factores demográficos y otros riesgos cardiovasculares. El análisis se llevó a cabo con el software SPSS usando pruebas de Chi-cuadrado. La prevalencia de dislipidemias fue alta, afectando al 66.7% de los pacientes, y el 25.8% de estos también mostraron ECV. Sin embargo, no se encontró una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre dislipidemias y ECV (p = 0.316), lo que sugiere que otros factores también pueden estar influyendo en el riesgo cardiovascular. Por otro lado, el 29% de los pacientes tenía niveles elevados de triglicéridos, resaltando su relevancia como factor de riesgo cardiovascular. Estos resultados sugieren la necesidad de una evaluación más amplia de los factores que contribuyen al desarrollo de ECV para mejorar las estrategias de prevención y tratamiento.
Marcadores hematológicos y bioquímicos asociados con la severidad del dengue en pacientes atendidos en el hospital Liborio Panchana de Santa
Authors: Burgos-Ruela Ana Isabel , Quimís-Cantos Yaritza Yelania
Published: May 2024

El dengue representa una seria preocupación para la salud pública en la provincia de Santa Elena, Ecuador, donde la detección precoz de casos graves se vuelve crucial para disminuir la tasa de mortalidad. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar los marcadores hematológicos y bioquímicos para determinar su asociación con la gravedad del Dengue en pacientes tratados en el Hospital Liborio Panchana en el año 2023. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo para explorar los marcadores hematológicos y bioquímicos en el Hospital Liborio Panchana durante el año 2023. Se llevó a cabo un análisis retrospectivo transversal con una muestra de 181 pacientes. Se encontró que el 60% de los casos diagnosticados eran menores de 22 años, y hubo una distribución casi equitativa entre género masculino (50.3%) y femenino (49.7%). Además, se observó que el 70.7% de los pacientes no mostraban signos de alarma, mientras que el 29.3% sí presentaban estos signos, y se identificaron desviaciones de los rangos normales en varios marcadores hematológicos y bioquímicos. Los análisis estadísticos realizados revelaron asociaciones significativas (p < 0.001) entre los niveles de plaquetas, LDH, PCR, TGO, TGP y albumina, y la gravedad del dengue. En conclusión, este estudio destaca la importancia de los marcadores hematológicos y bioquímicos en la evaluación clínica del dengue, resaltando su utilidad en la identificación temprana de complicaciones graves.
PACIENTE PORTADOR DE TRANSTORNO MENTAL GRAVE; (ESQUIZOFRENIA PARANÓIDE): UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Nascimento Idernon Cândido , Santos Maria Helena da Silva , Nascimento Sidrayton Pereira do , Gonçalves Maria Beatris Figueiredo , Almeida Anne Virgínia Lima de , Nunes Tauane Ferreira , Cruz Pâmela Leite , Souza Ariza Mayara de , Oliveira Mateus Francis , Silva Danilo Oliveira da , Sampaio João Pedro Soares , Cavalcante Luciana Bezerra Moura , Moraes Maira Suriel Ferreira de , Cunha Gabriela Lopes Galvão Bezerra da
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: relatar um caso de um paciente em acompanhamento pelo Centro de Atenção Psicossocial – CAPS II em Juazeiro da Bahia, no ano de 2024, para tratamento de Esquizofrenia Paranóide grave. A esquizofrenia é considerada a doença mental que mais causa prejuízo para o indivíduo acometido, família e amigos. Apesar de ser tratada como uma única doença, a esquizofrenia é uma categoria diagnóstica diversificada, que inclui patologias com sintomas semelhantes, dentre elas a esquizofrenia paranóide. Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, retrospectivo e observacional, através de um relato de caso de um paciente portador de esquizofrenia paranóide assistido no – CAPS II – João Martins de Souza, de Juazeiro da Bahia, por alunos do rodizío de saúde mental do Internato Médico. Descrição do caso: Paciente do sexo masculino de 37 anos, com histórico de mais de 30 internamentos em Hospital de Custódia e Tratamento Psiquiátrico – HCT e Hospital Psiquiátrico Nossa Senhora e Fátima – Bahia, com diagnóstico de esquizofrenia paranóide desde 14 anos, na ocasião, encontra-se em situaçao de vulnerabilidade social realizando tratamento na Unidade referida em condições precárias. Atualmente, faz uso de haldol decanoato 300mg/dia, lítio 900mg/dia e prometazina 50mg/dia. Resultados: encontra-se em bom estado de interação, participando de oficinas, e aderente parcialmente ao tratamento medicamentoso. Durante o período de Internato Médico no referido CAPS II, o paciente foi um, dos poucos, que não manteve boa adesão medicamentosa, apresentando, apesar de tentativas de interação social, crises de agitação e taquilalia constante. Conclusão: A manutenção do tratamento medicamentoso associado ao acompanhamento multidisciplinar tem conduzido o paciente parcialmente ao controle dos sintomas. O acompanhamento psicoterápico e socioterápico o leva à melhora dos sintomas parcial, visto que seu acometimento é grave, proporcionando melhor qualidade de vida para ele e seus familiares.
Prophylaxis of preeclampsia in low-income adolescents: Protocols and challenges
Authors: Guerra Denise Krishna Holanda , Pinto Vanessa Albuquerque , Vieira Mariana Meira , Henriques Ana Luiza Bernardes , Aroso Déborah Ozima Mota , Magalhães Lara Paiva , Macena Giovanna Bárbara Carvalho Mendes , Amaral Fátima Maria Bernardes Henriques , Costa Ananda Neves , Barbosa Vitória Alcântara Franco , Nunes Danielly Beatriz dos Santos , Ramos Yalle Vinicius Arruda , Mendes Amanda Paixão , Carvalho Amanda Oliveira de , Santos Alexandre Lopes dos , Oliveira Valéria Gadelha de , Carvalho Marilea dos Santos
Published: May 2024

This paper addresses preeclampsia, a serious gestational complication marked by hypertension and proteinuria, with a focus on low-income adolescents. The research, a literature review, aims to identify risk factors, assess access to treatment, and explore preventive measures appropriate to this demographic. The methodology includes a review of previous studies in the Google Scholar, Scielo, and PubMed databases, covering publications from 2001 to 2024. The results underline the need for a personalized approach to treatment, reflecting individual variability in response to interventions. It is concluded that a deep understanding and careful management are vital to mitigate the risks associated with preeclampsia, improving treatment adherence and quality of life of affected adolescents.
Analysis of scientific information from a bibliometric approach between Chat GPT and Scopus: A comparative study
Authors: Romero Ana Karen , Bernal Deyanira , Sánchez Reyna Christian
Published: May 2024

One of the main challenges faced by teachers, researchers, and students today is efficiently filtering reliable and useful information available on the internet, as well as in scientific academic databases. To address this phenomenon, the bibliometrics tool is used, which involves understanding the number of publications, analyzing them, and determining their trend based on the application of filters and relationships of scientific concepts in specialized topics. There are other technological tools that allow finding bibliographic information on the internet, such as artificial intelligence (AI) specifically through the ChatGPT chatbot (Generative Pre-trained transformer). The objective of this article is to identify the differences between the results of a bibliometric analysis from Scopus and ChatGPT; the research type is documentary; the search strategy for the bibliometric analysis was "Dynamic Capabilities." Findings show that there are differences between the data obtained from the two bibliometric analyses, including authors, subject areas, affiliations, and keywords; it should be noted that the use of ChatGPT is a basic and simple tool that complements the bibliometric analysis provided by an academic database like Scopus; it is suggested to compare the results analytically and manually at all times, which is of interest to academia and the development of theoretical frameworks in research work
Analysis of academic research data with the use of ATLAS.ti. Experiences of use in the area of Tourism and Hospitality Administration
Authors: Ñañez-Silva Miriam Viviana , Quispe-Calderón Julio Cesar , Huallpa-Quispe Patricia Matilde , Larico-Quispe Bertha Nancy
Published: May 2024

Qualitative data analysis in academic research is a challenge. In this context, the use of tools such as ATLAS.ti has emerged as a potential solution to improve the understanding and management of data in the analysis of in-depth interviews. The main objective of the research was to analyze the perspectives of Tourism and Hospitality Management students on the use of ATLAS.ti in the analysis of interviews in qualitative research. The methodology employs a qualitative approach and a descriptive-interpretative design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus groups directed to 40 students of the X cycle who conducted this approach in their research to opt for the bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Administration during the years 2022 and 2023. The findings reveal that the use of ATLAS.ti in qualitative data analysis is highly beneficial, facilitating the coding, organization, and identification of emerging patterns in in-depth interviews. The relevance of its effective use in qualitative analysis is highlighted, improving data management, and understanding of participants' perspectives. It is concluded that it is a valuable and effective tool in this context, although the need for researchers to acquire a deep understanding of the tool and receive adequate training is emphasized. It is suggested that they focus on continuous training in its use and constant practice of its advanced functionalities, especially in areas such as coding and code creation, to achieve a deeper interpretation of qualitative data
Exploration of virtual reality as a tool for simulating leadership and teamwork situations among university students
Authors: Navas Colon Willian Ricardo , Mendez Zambrano Patricio Vladimir , Carlozama Puruncajas Jorge Fernando , Llano Zhinin Gladys Veronica
Published: May 2024

In the current educational context, virtual reality emerges as a revolutionary tool. By immersing students in immersive simulated environments, it facilitates deep understanding of abstract concepts and practical application of knowledge. The present study seeks to analyze the application of virtual reality as a tool to improve leadership and teamwork skills among university students through a literature review. A literature review of existing literature on the topic of virtual reality and its application in higher education was carried out, focusing specifically on studies that address the simulation of leadership and teamwork situations. Relevant research that provided insight into the benefits and challenges of VR in this context was selected and reviewed. The results of the literature review revealed a variety of studies that support the potential of virtual reality to improve the leadership and teamwork skills of university students. Virtual reality has been found to provide immersive experiences, safe environments, and immediate feedback that promote the development of these skills. However, challenges such as assessing the impact and accessibility of the technology have also been identified
Preparation of a thematic map of agroecological crops using Google Earth
Authors: Vélez Duque Pedro , Centanaro Quiroz Paulo , Juan Javier Martillo Juan Javier Martillo , Alvarado Barzallo Arturo
Published: May 2024

In a context where agroecology has become an increasingly relevant alternative to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices, this project seeks to provide an efficient tool for mapping and visualizing agroecological crops in a specific geographic area, allowing farmers, researchers, and planners to evaluate and promote sustainable agricultural practices. This project will describe the methodology used for creating the thematic map, which will include data collection on agroecological crops through surveys and records, as well as the processing and analysis of this information within the Google Earth environment. The accuracy and reliability of the mapping technology used will be evaluated, ensuring that the results are dependable and precise. The obtained results will provide a clear and accessible visual representation of the spatial distribution of agroecological crops, thereby facilitating informed decision-making for agricultural planning and the promotion of sustainable practices. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the promotion and practical application of agroecology by providing a useful and easily accessible tool for mapping agroecological crops in a specific geographic area. The hope is to foster interest in sustainable agriculture and encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly practices in the agricultural sector, thus contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future in agriculture
Statistical analysis and decision trees to identify risk factors in the Mexican population due to COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Cervera Arguelles Itzel Paola , Sánchez Cruz Hermilo
Published: May 2024

Introduction: the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the new SARS-CoV-2 virus was a big challenge to the world and was responsible for a vast number of deaths in a brief period; one of the countries with the greatest number of deaths was México. For this reason, studying this emergency is crucial.Objective: study and compare the available statistics for Mexico about the COVID-19 pandemic and build a machine learning model that helps to identify the risk factors of the Mexican population.Methods: this research is structured into three sections. Firstly, a worldwide and national statistical analysis, then a decision tree-based model, and lastly, research about the results of the vaccination campaign. Different databases were used to fulfill the objectives of each section. Results: with international information, the number of cases and deaths were studied for a group of countries; in addition, this study compared daily cases and deceases in México, Colombia, and Spain. The national data was used to obtain different statistics and a decision tree-based model. For the vaccination campaign, various statistics were gathered.Conclusions: even though international statistics did not help determine if comorbidities had a significant effect on deceases, national statistics indicate that they were a risk factor for passing away due to COVID-19. Similarly, the decision tree model indicated that hospitalization was a common characteristic among deceased people. For the vaccination campaign, the lack of data was a problem in identifying the role this event had in the development of the pandemic; nevertheless, the international surveillance systems received an exceptional number of reports about adverse events; for this reason, each person should decide if they need a vaccine
Multibacillary lepromatous leprosy detected in Olmedo, Ecuador. Case report
Authors: Alejandro Polanco Carlos Regino , Rivadeneira Lucas María Alejandra , Loor Vinces Lester Willian , Díaz Contino Cindy Giselle
Published: May 2024

Introduction: hansen's disease or leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract. It has a chronic course as old as humanity itself.Clinical case: the clinical case of a 51-year-old male patient, native and from the Olmedo canton, province of Manabí, with a farmer occupation, who began to present in November 2008 with macular, hyperchromic skin lesions, which progressed, is presented. to multiple nodules, located in the lower limbs and then spreading to the upper limbs, thorax and abdomen, neck and face. The set of clinical parameters and positive biopsy results allowed the case to be classified as Lepromatous Leprosy (multibacillary). Triple multitherapy (Dapsone, Rifampicin, Clofazimine) was prescribed, showing an improvement in the number and size of the lesions at the end of therapy.Discussion: this is the first clinical case of lepromatous leprosy detected in the Olmedo canton, Manabí province, Ecuador. Due to the novelty in the territory, the patient had this condition for years without being diagnosed or treated adequately and even once under treatment, there were delays in acquiring the medications that extended their application from 12 months to a period of 25 months.Conclusions: the clinical case presented highlights that Hansen's Disease is an emerging health problem in the Olmedo canton, highlighting the need to make sustained efforts for its identification, treatment and prevention in the territory
Consequences of COVID-19 on aviation industry: a menace to global airlines
Authors: Iyengar M. Srividya , Venkatesh R.
Published: May 2024

Introduction: the aviation industry has been considered one of the major contributors to the economy of nations for several decades.
Objective: as a sub-sector of the aviation industry, airlines are considered the fastest mode of transportation for passengers and cargo across the globe.
Material and Method: since its invention, airlines have served millions of people to move from one country to another as well as within the country.
Results: despite natural calamities and global war affairs, the airline industry has achieved immense growth in recent decades. In addition to the progress of airlines, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a major hindrance to providing services to people around the world. Due to the rapid spread of deadly diseases, several airline firms have halted their air travel services in many parts of the world.
Conclusion: as lockdowns and travel restrictions were enforced, this article examines the crisis of the airline industry after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis of poverty as a factor in the dropout rate of university students in Mexico City from 2000 to 2022
Authors: Navarrete Francisco Candelario , Ávila Romero Rita , Juárez Olascoaga Bernardo Gerardo
Published: May 2024

The analysis of the correlation between poverty and student dropout has been a phenomenon of deep interest that must be studied, a problem presents in a dynamic and diverse region such as Mexico City. This research covers the last two decades, from 2000 to 2022, taking into account the factors that influence the educational continuity of university students in an environment marked by socioeconomic variability. In this analysis, the complexity of poverty is evident as a determining factor in student dropout in the university context of Mexico City; using indicators developed by the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL) and the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT); as well as data collected through censuses implemented by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). Seeking to effectively explain the correlation between student dropouts and poverty
BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULES AND IMPOSITION OF STATE LOSSES ON STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES WHICH LOSSES DUE TO OWNERSHIP OF AN ASSET SOURCED FROM ACCUMULATION OF PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS
Authors: Nia Sari Damanik Patricia
Published: May 2024

This article aims to examine and analyze the limitations of implementations of  Business Judgment Rule and the imposition of state financial losses on State-Owned Emterprise due to losses in asset which is financed by accumulated pension contributions. The problem is focused on the application of the Business Judgment Rule for accumulated pension contributions losses due to ownership of the JMP stand/kiosk in Surabaya and the imposition of state financial losses on that losses. This research is doctrinal legal research which uses interpretive methods to analyze cases of Directorâ€™s decision at BUMN X, the results of which are then developed into descriptive analysis. Based on the theory of Business Judgment Rules, State Finances, and State Losses, it is concluded that the loss in Accumulated Pension Contributions from the ownership of the JMP stand/kiosk is not a state loss and BUMN X Directors cannot be blamed for this loss. This research suggests the Director to do the cut loss immediately by selling the 18 stands/kiosks and continuing to encourage the Minister of Finance to issue implementing regulations of Undang-Undang Nomor 4 Tahun 2004 tentang Pengembangan dan Penguatan Sektor Keuangan as a basis for the cut loss.
Structural use of bamboo. Part 2: Durability and preservation
Authors: Kaminski Sebastian , Lawrence Andrew , Trujillo David , King Charlotte
Published: May 2024

This second article presents the main causes of decay of bamboo and the different methods of protection and preservation available.
PROFIL DAN GAYA HIDUP PEROKOK WANITA BERKERJA DI LEMBAH KELANG
Authors:   Jabatan Sains Kemasyarakatan dan Pembangunan Fakulti Ekologi Manusia Universiti Putra Malaysia, ABDULLAH HASLINDA
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti latar belakang, pola aktiviti serta faktor-faktor yang mendorong wanita berkerjaya untuk merokok serta faktor yang menghalang mereka daripada berhenti merokok. Kajian yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan kaedah survei ini melibatkan 300 responden di Lembah Klang yang dipilih secara pensampelan bertujuan dan teknik ’snowballing’. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa gaya hidup yang tidak bertunjangkan nilai agama serta bersifat hedonistik dilihat sebagai punca utama wanita merokok. Kajian juga menunjukkan perasaan ingin mencuba yang tinggi (56.7%) disertai (44.7%) perasaan inginkan keseronokan menyebabkan mereka merokok. Mereka juga sukar berhenti atas faktor kawan (56%) dan ketagihan (41.3%). Hampir 50% berpandangan bahawa produktiviti dan tumpuan di tempat kerja akan menurun apabila tidak merokok menyebabkan mereka sukar untuk berhenti merokok. Kesimpulannya, wanita yang bekerja memerlukan sokongan sosial yang bersifat holistik bagi memastikan mereka terus kekal produktif dan positif dalam melaksanakan tugas di pejabat di samping mengamalkan gaya hidup sihat tanpa rokok. Kata Kunci: Wanita Berkerjaya, Merokok, Gaya Hidup, Hedonistik, Keseronokan
PENGARUH ‘‘YOUTUBE’’ TERHADAP KEGANASAN REMAJA
Authors:   Pusat Pengajian Media dan Komunikasi UKM, MAHBOB MAIZATUL HAIZAN
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Kertas ini adalah hasil daripada kajian yang dilakukan ke atas remaja di pusat pemulihan akhlak di Sekolah Tunas Bakti, Sungai Besi, Selangor. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat penggunaan ‘youtube’ dalam kalangan remaja yang pernah melakukan tindakan keganasan seperti membunuh, merogol, merompak, melakukan serangan bersenjata, menculik, membuli dan melakukan vandalisme. Dalam konteks penggunaan ‘youtube’, kajian ini memfokuskan kepada tujuan remaja bermasalah menonton ‘youtube’, apa yang ditonton, di mana ia ditonton dan kekerapan menonton. Survei dijalankan menggunakan pensampelan rawak bertujuan ke atas 40 responden yang telah dikenal pasti melakukan tindakan keganasan bagi melihat adakah pola penggunaan ‘youtube’ mempengaruhi tingkah laku mereka terhadap keganasan. Hasil kajian mendapati tujuan sebahagian besar responden iaitu 72.5% menonton atau melayari ‘youtube’ kerana ingin melepaskan diri daripada tekanan hidup. Kategori video ‘youtube’ yang paling banyak ditonton pula ialah muzik iaitu 92.5%. Sebahagian besar daripada mereka (75%) menonton ‘youtube’ di kafe siber, dengan kekerapan di antara satu hingga dua jam sehari. Namun, hasil kajian menunjukkan pola penggunaan ‘youtube’ tidak memberi pengaruh ke atas tingkah laku keganasan mereka. Kata Kunci : Pengaruh Media, Remaja, Tingkah Laku Devian, ‘Youtube’, Analisis Khalayak
FACTORS INFLUENCING FOOD CHOICE AMONG STUDENTS IN A RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE OF A MALAYSIA PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
Authors:   Center of Excellence for Sustainable Consumption Faculty of Human Ecology Universiti Putra Malaysia, SULAIMAN NORHASMAH
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT This study examines factors influencing food choice among students in a residential college of a Malaysian public university. A simple random sampling method was used to select 250 respondents. Data were collected using self- administered questionnaire. Food Choice (Steptoe, Pollard and Wardle, 1995) and Food Frequency Questionnaires were used to measure food choice factors and dietary intake, respectively. The food choice factors included internal factors (sensory appeal, natural content and health) and external factors (ethics, weight control, convenience, familiarity, mood, and price). Results indicated that health (internal factors) and price (external factors) were the most important food choice factors for students. Ethics was the least important factor. Results indicated significant relationship between both internal and external food choice factors with dietary intake. Pork intake was related to ethics concerned (r = -0.28, p < 0.01). Weight management leaded to less burger intake (r = -0.16, p < 0.05). High health concern could incur consumption of carrot (r = 0.21, p < 0.01). Consumption of sweetened condensed milk was positively related to sensory appeal (r = 0.14, p < 0.05) and familiarity (r = 0.19, p < 0.01). In conclusion, the students were concerned with both health and price factors. With limited resources, students most concerned price of the food rather than other factors. Interestingly, price becomes the barrier to eating healthy. Further studies should be conducted at different geographical areas and education institutions. Keywords : Food Choice, Students, Dietary Intake, Factors
PENGARUH FAKTOR SITUASI KELUARGA TERHADAP PENGHARGAAN KENDIRI PELAJAR BERMASALAH DI PANTAI TIMUR SABAH
Authors:   Jabatan Sains Kemasyarakatan dan Pembangunan Fakulti Ekologi Manusia Universiti Putra Malaysia, MD. NAWI NURUL HUDANI
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Tujuan kajian adalah untuk mengkaji kesan pengaruh faktor situasi keluarga (kawalan, keprihatinan sosial, konflik keluarga) ke atas penghargaan kendiri pelajar bermasalah di sekolah sekitar kawasan pedalaman di Pantai Timur Sabah. Seramai 494 orang pelajar terlibat sebagai responden dalam kajian ini (nlelaki= 349; nperempuan= 145). Terdapat tiga bahagian soal selidik yang digunakan dalam kajian ini iaitu Bahagaian A : Demografi subjek, Bahagian B :Alat kajian Beck Codependence Assessment Scale (BCAS) digunakan untuk mengukur kebergantungan pelajar dan Bahagian C : Rosenberg Self–Esteem (RSE) untuk pengukuran penghargaan kendiri. Perisian SPSS Version 15.00 digunakan untuk menganalisis data, deskriptif dan inferensi seperti regresi pelbagai untuk menguji hipotesis. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan majoriti responden mempunyai tahap penghargaan kendiri yang sederhana (69.2%), (M= 1.293; SD= .455). Analisis regresi menunjukkan hanya dua pemboleh ubah faktor situasi keluarga iaitu keprihatinan sosial dan konflik keluarga menyumbang kepada penghargaan kendiri pelajar yang dikaji. Sub skala keprihatinan sosial menjelaskan 10.9 % varians dalam penghargaan kendiri dengan sumbangan yang positif (Beta=.195),(t= 3.747,k<0.05) ke atas penghargaan kendiri. Manakala konflik keluarga menjelaskan sebanyak 7.3 % varians terhadap penghargaan kendiri (Beta=-.269), (t = 5.210,k<0.05). Dapatan ini merumuskan bahawa subjek yang mempunyai keluarga yang prihatin cenderung untuk mempunyai penghargaan kendiri yang tinggi dan sebaliknya. Manakala kesan negatif pemboleh ubah konflik keluarga ke atas penghargaan kendiri menjelaskan semakin ketara lagi konflik keluarga yang berlaku dalam keluarga maka semakin rendah penghargaan kendiri dan begitu juga sebaliknya. Ini menunjukkan pelajar–pelajar yang bermasalah ini perlu diberi perhatian yang lebih serius oleh pihak sekolah terutama dengan menyediakan khidmat bimbingan dan kaunseling supaya mereka mempunyai peluang yang sama dengan pelajar lain. Kata Kunci: Faktor Situasi Keluarga, Penghargaan Kendiri, Pelajar Bermasalah
KEMISKINAN DAN PENDIDIKAN: KESAN DAN CABARAN DI KALANGAN BELIA MALAYSIA
Authors:   Economic and Third Sector Research Group School of Business and Economics Universiti Malaysia Sabah, JIA WONG KATTY HSIAO
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Isu anak-anak muda dalam kemiskinan telah mendapat perhatian seluruh dunia. Belia merupakan sumber keberterusan pemimpin dan tulang belakang kepada sesebuah negara. Justeru, pembangunan sesebuah negara akan ketinggalan jika golongan belia tidak memberi sokongan dan sumbangan yang diperlukan. Salah satu punca utama kemiskinan belia ialah tahap pendidikan yang rendah. Selain itu, gender juga merupakan faktor penting kemiskinan sepertimana yang terbukti dalam kemiskinan belia wanita atau perempuan. Belia perempuan dipercayai menerima pendidikan yang kurang daripada rakan-rakan lelaki dan keadaan ini adalah ketara di negara-negara membangun. Oleh itu, makalah ini meninjau cabaran berkaitannya yang perlu dihadapi oleh belia Malaysia. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah campuran atau ‘mixed method’. Data kualitatif dan kuantitatif terkumpul daripada data primer dan sekunder digunakan dalam kajian memberi tumpuan kepada golongan belia Malaysia yang berumur di antara 15 sehingga 40 tahun. Walaupun kerajaan Malaysia telah melaksanakan pelbagai program untuk meningkatkan kesedaran untuk mengatasi masalah kemiskinan di kalangan belia, penyertaan belia dalam membentuk strategi pembangunan negara masih berada pada tahap rendah. Justeru, ia membantut pembasmian kemiskinan. Selain itu, makalah ini juga membincangkan kesan dan cabaran kemiskinan dan taraf hidup belia berbanding tahap pendidikan. Kajian turut mendedahkan bahawa pelaburan dalam pendidikan asas dapat mengurangkan kemiskinan di kalangan belia melalui peningkatan produktiviti dan kemahiran mereka. Kata Kunci: Malaysia, Belia, Kemiskinan, Pendidikan, Gender
PENGETAHUAN DAN PENGALAMAN BERKAITAN PENGGUNAAN KREDIT DI KALANGAN PEGAWAI MUDA SEKTOR AWAM
Authors:   Jabatan Pengurusan Sumber Dan Pengajian Pengguna Fakulti Ekologi Manusia Universiti Putra Malaysia, SABRI MOHAMAD FAZLI
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Kredit merupakan hutang, pinjaman atau bayaran yang dibuat oleh seseorang pengguna untuk mendapatkan barangan dan perkhidmatan dengan syarat akan membayar balik pada tempoh matang. Satu kajian telah dilakukan untuk mengukur tahap pengetahuan dan pengalaman pegawai muda sektor awam berkaitan dengan penggunaan kredit. Sampel kajian terdiri daripada pegawai kerajaan yang baru bekerja bagi tempoh tidak melebihi lima tahun dan bekerja di agensi kerajaan di Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya dan Kuala Lumpur. Sebanyak 202 soal selidik telah diterima dan boleh diguna pakai bagi tujuan analisis. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa kebanyakan responden mempunyai pengetahuan yang baik mengenai aspek kredit namun masih terdapat sebilangan responden tidak mengetahui peraturan menggunakan kredit dan apakah implikasi muflis ke atas individu. Walaupun responden kajian mempunyai pengetahuan yang baik tetapi ia tidak selari daripada segi amalan atau tingkah laku penggunaan mereka. Majoriti responden kajian pernah berhadapan atau mengalami salah satu daripada situasi kewangan misalnya mempunyai bayaran tertunggak, menerima panggilan dari pemberi pinjaman kerana kelewatan pembayaran dan lewat membuat bayaran pinjaman atau hutang. Ini menggambarkan bahawa responden kajian terdedah kepada menghadapi masalah kewangan. Program pendidikan kewangan di tempat kerja contohnya dapat meningkatkan lagi kesedaran dan amalan penggunaan kredit yang berhemah di kalangan pegawai muda. Kata Kunci: Kredit, Muflis, Kredit Pengguna, Pegawai Muda, Sektor Awam
MASJID MENJANA PEMBENTUKAN BELIA RABBANI
Authors:   Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, MOHD SHAFIE BANI HIDAYAT
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Masjid merupakan salah satu institusi yang berperanan sebagai tempat peribadatan dan pusat pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan. Masjid juga merupakan rumah ibadah bagi umat Islam untuk mengerjakan solat berjemaah di samping dapat mengukuhkan ukhuwah Islamiah sesama Islam. Masjid juga adalah merupakan sebuah institusi pendidikan Islam yang menawarkan pelbagai pengajian ilmu berkaitan Islam untuk setiap lapisan umur dan kedudukan dalam kalangan masyarakat Islam. Oleh itu, segala aktiviti anjuran masjid seharusnya mendapat perhatian dan sokongan dari segenap lapisan masyarakat terutamanya para belia. Namun, aspek pengimarahannya masih belum disemarakkan lagi dan masih memerlukan sokongan dari semua pihak. Justeru, masjid bukan hanya untuk golongan tertentu sahaja tetapi memerlukan penglibatan semua pihak untuk bersama-sama mengimarahkannya agar fungsi sebenar masjid untuk melahirkan para belia rabbani akan tercapai. Kata Kunci: Masjid, Belia, Pendidikan Islam
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL-NETWORKING FACEBOOK TO USERS: BENEFIT OR HARM?
Authors:   Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia., MOHD NAWI MOHD ALIFF
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Fenomena laman sosial Facebook menyerap pantas ke dalam masyarakat memberi impak yang besar kepada pengguna. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti impak penggunaan laman sosial Facebook terhadap pengguna terutama terhadap golongan remaja. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif, menerusi kajian kepustakaan dan analisis dokumen kajian lepas. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa penggunaan laman sosial Facebook memberi impak yang negatif lebih tinggi berbanding positif jika tidak dikawal dengan sebaiknya dan dieksploitasi bagi tujuan yang buruk. Di akhir kajian, beberapa cadangan diberikan agar penggunaan laman sosial Facebook dapat digunakan ke arah yang lebih baik. Kata kunci: Laman sosial, Facebook, pengguna, remaja
PENGUASAAN PELAJAR POLITEKNIK TERHADAP KURSUS TAMADUN ISLAM DAN TAMADUN ASIA (TITAS)
Authors:   Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, FATMI TALIB NOR HAYATI
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Kajian rintis ini adalah satu kajian rintis secara tinjauan yang bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti persepsi pelajar Diploma Lanjutan semester pertama terhadap penguasaan ilmu bagi kursus Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) di dua buah politeknik KPTM. Pelajar yang terlibat adalah 33 orang pelajar yang merupakan populasi keseluruhan pelajar Diploma Lanjutan yang terdapat di kedua politeknik yang menjadi lokasi kajian. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa persepsi pelajar terhadap tahap penguasaan ilmu adalah tinggi bagi hampir kesemua objektif penawaran kursus kecuali bagi objektif keempat yang mendapat skor sederhana tinggi. Analisa perbandingan persepsi antara kedua buah politeknik terhadap tahap penguasaan ilmu bagi kursus TITAS menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan dari kesemua aspek objektif kursus. Kata Kunci: Kursus TITAS, Persepsi, Politeknik
KECERDASAN SPIRITUAL DAN CARA GAYA KEPIMPINAN DALAM KALANGAN PEMIMPIN REMAJA DI MALAYSIA
Authors:   Jabatan Pembangunan Manusia dan Pengajian Keluarga Fakulti Ekologi Manusia Universiti Putra Malaysia, DAHAMAT AZAM MOHAMAD NAQIUDDIN
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Kajian lepas telah membuktikan bahawa terdapat perkaitan yang bermakna antara tahap kecerdasan spiritual individu dengan cara gaya kepimpinan mereka. Keadaan ini turut juga dibuktikan dalam kajian ini dengan memfokuskan kepada golongan belia peringkat muda (remaja). Kajian ini telah dilaksanakan ke atas 277 orang pemimpin pelajar yang berusia di antara 16 hingga 17 tahun daripada empat buah sekolah berasrama penuh di bahagian utara Semenanjung Malaysia. Cara gaya kepimpinan responden telah diukur menggunakan Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire Form 6s (MLQ; Bass & Avolio, 1992) sementara kecerdasan spiritual diukur menggunakan Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (SISRI; King & DeCicco, 2009). Kajian mendapati wujudnya perkaitan yang signifikan di antara kecerdasan spiritual dengan dua cara gaya kepimpinan, iaitu kepimpinan transformasi dan laissez-faire. Manakala, tiada perkaitan yang signifikan wujud di antara kecerdasan spiritual dengan kepimpinan transaksi. Selain itu, beberapa perkaitan yang signifikan turut wujud di antara sub-komponen kecerdasan spiritual dengan cara gaya kepimpinan transformasi. Kajian ini berjaya membuktikan kepentingan peranan kecerdasan spiritual di dalam proses pembentukan cara gaya kepimpinan. Kesimpulannya, kajian ini mendapati bahawa kecerdasan spiritual yang positif dapat menjana ke arah keberkesanan corak kepimpinan yang disampaikan oleh pemimpin remaja. Kata Kunci: Kecerdasan Spiritual, Cara Gaya Kepimpinan, Pemimpin, Remaja
GAGASAN I MALAYSIA DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP PERHUBUNGAN ANTARA ETNIK
Authors:   Jabatan Pengajian Kenegaraan dan Ketamaduanan, Fakulti Ekologi Manusia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan., TALIB A.TARMIZI
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak telah memperkenalkan Gagasan 1Malaysia pada April 2009 untuk meneruskan agenda mewujudkan perpaduan antara etnik di Malaysia. Objektif kertas ini ialah untuk menilai tahap kefahaman, persepsi dan penglibatan golongan belia terhadap Gagasan 1Malaysia serta implikasinya terhadap perhubungan antara etnik. Persampelan dalam kajian ini terdiri daripada 1000 orang responden iaitu golongan belia yang berumur 18-40 tahun. Kajian ini dilaksanakan di beberapa buah negeri iaitu Zon Utara iaitu Perlis, Kedah dan Penang; Zon Tengah iaitu, Perak dan Selangor; Zon Timur iaitu Pahang, Terengganu dan Kelantan serta Zon Selatan iaitu Melaka dan Johor. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan secara keseluruhannya, tahap kefahaman belia terhadap Gagasan 1Malaysia bagi ketiga–tiga etnik utama di Malaysia iaitu Melayu, Cina dan India adalah di tahap sederhana. Manakala majoriti responden dari etnik Melayu dan India mempunyai persepsi di tahap tinggi iaitu amat positif terhadap Gagasan 1Malaysia berbanding etnik Cina yang mempunyai persepsi di tahap yang sederhana. Dari segi penglibatan belia terhadap program-program Gagasan 1Malaysia secara keseluruhannya adalah sangat rendah. Majoriti etnik Melayu dan Cina mempunyai tahap hubungan yang sederhana dengan kelompok etnik yang lain, manakala bagi etnik India, majoritinya mempunyai tahap hubungan yang tinggi. Kefahaman responden terhadap Gagasan 1Malaysia mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan terhadap perhubungan antara etnik. Semakin tinggi tahap kefahaman terhadap Gagasan 1Malaysia maka semakin baik perhubungan antara etnik. Kata Kunci: Belia, Kefahaman, Persepsi, Penglibatan, Gagasan 1Malaysia, Hubungan Etnik.
KEBERKESANAN PERTUBUHAN BELIA DALAM MENYEMAI JATI DIRI ISLAM
Authors:   Fakulti Pendidikan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, HAMZAH MOHD ISA
Published: May 2024

ABSTRAK Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti aktiviti pertubuhan belia dan hubungankaitnya dengan jati diri Islam dari sudut akidah, ibadah dan akhlak dalam membangunkan jati diri remaja muslim. Kajian ini berbentuk kajian tinjauan dengan menggunakan borang soal selidik sebagai instrumen kajian. Responden kajian melibatkan seramai 304 orang remaja dari 12 buah pertubuhan belia di kawasan Serdang dan Hulu Langat, Selangor. Data dianalisis secara deksriptif menggunakan peratusan, kekerapan dan min. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa jati diri Islam dalam kalangan belia dari sudut akidah (min=4.66) dan akhlak (min=4.40) berada pada tahap yang sangat tinggi manakala jatidiri islam dari sudut ibadah hanya pada tahap tinggi sahaja (min=4.14). Sehubungan dengan itu, penekanan terhadap aspek ibadah perlu diberi perhatian kerana aspek ini merupakan ‘terjemahan’ dari amalan seseorang individu yang bergelar muslim. Kata kunci: Pertubuhan belia, jati diri Islam, remaja
B2B Marketing Communication Strategies In Increasing Sales: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Rudi Jupensius Rudi , Mubarok Dimas Hamdan , Ar-Rasyi Hasna Hamida Alifia , Rahayu Wening Patmi , Dewi Titis Shinta
Published: May 2024

This research is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) that adopts PRISMA (Preferred Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) to investigate business-to-business (B2B) marketing communication strategies in increasing sales. Data were obtained from Scopus, Emerald, Wiley, Taylor and Francis. A total of 96 journals were initially identified, but through the application of strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, the number was reduced to 10 journals that served as the focus of the comprehensive review. The results show that B2B marketing through social media is becoming an integral and connected part of organisations, as it not only helps during the sales process but also during the buying process. Social media has the potential to assist B2B organisations in improving their communication capabilities by facilitating knowledge promotion and encouraging engagement through advanced technology.
‘The constant hum of the engine…’: A story about extraordinary interdisciplinary dialogues in spirituality and wellbeing
Authors: MacKian Sara
Published: May 2024

Spirituality is problematic, contested and controversial, yet popular. Across health and social care services practitioners are now being encouraged to pay more attention to the diversity of spiritual beliefs and practices which patients and service users may bring with them to consultations. However, it remains a problematic concept due to its subjective, and occasionally contentious, nature. If spirituality is to serve as a useful construct, then, the challenge for us all is to become a little more comfortable with some of its more uncomfortable dimensions; to develop an openness to pushing its boundaries, exploring its potential and recognising its rightful place in our modern disenchanted and secular age. I use this paper to explore reflections on how and where we may encounter the spiritual in unexpected ways, as I believe that only by being open to these challenges, can we begin to understand the full diversity of ways in which spirituality might play a role in therapeutic encounters and more broadly in supporting wellbeing. In doing so, I hope to stimulate critical but creative engagement with a varied spiritual dialogue, encouraging practitioners to put the spirit –and their spirit– right back at its heart. This a research-based paper incorporating original data alongside personal reflections on the experience of researching in this field. The paper has been developed from my keynote address at the 4th Nordoff Robbins Plus Research Conference in London in 2017.
Exploring the “thin place” between life and death: Compassion-Focused Relational Music Therapy (CRMT) for terminal agitation in advanced cancer in a hospice setting
Authors: Binnie Kate
Published: May 2024

Delirium and agitation are highly prevalent in the last days of life for cancer patients and can be distressing for patient, family and staff. Although guidelines recommend meticulous assessment of spiritual and psychological factors and a holistic response, in practice sedation is commonly used (particularly in hospital settings) in spite of ethical, professional and family ambivalence and mis-communication around this practice. A Compassion-Focused Relational Music Therapy (CRMT) approach proposes that the “thin place” between life and death can be explored and held within music, potentially reducing patient, family and staff distress (a ’triangular model of suffering’) and provide an important bridge between care-giving and bereavement. A mindful approach (breath, body-awareness, compassion) integrates with the use of ‘vocal holding’ and ‘lullament’ in order to support the elements of a ‘good death’; safety, peace, love, forgiveness and letting go. This article describes a case study of a CRMT intervention with a hospice patient dying from mesothelioma. It also presents a mixed-methods feasibility study research protocol.
Spiritual dimensions of Guided Imagery and Music (Clarkson)
Authors: Clark Marilyn
Published: May 2024

This is a review of the book "Spiritual dimensions of Guided Imagery and Music" authored by Ginger Clarkson.
Title: Spiritual dimensions of Guided Imagery and Music Author: Ginger Clarkson Publication year: 2017 Publisher: Barcelona Publishers Pages: 192 ISBN: 9781945411281
Ghirah dalam Tafsir fi Zilal Al-Qur’an (Analisis Semangat Bela Agama pada QS Al-An’am Ayat 68-70)
Authors: Zuhriyandi  , Mumtaz Ibnu Yasa
Published: May 2024

This article addresses what should be done when one’s religion is insulted or harassed. Namely the spirit of passion or jealousy when one’s religion is insulted. This problem is caused by the large number of cases of insults against the Islamic religion. Sayyid Qutb’s thoughts were used as the basis, because he was an Islamic reformer and active against tyranny. For this reason, this article contains several problems: a.) what is meant by ghirah?; b.) how is the interpretation of QS. al-An’am verses 68-70 in the interpretation of Fi Zilal Al-Qur’an?; and c.) how is the relationship between ghirah and the spirit of defending religion in QS. al-An’am verses 68-70? The research uses a literature-based qualitative approach. As for the results of this research: first, Sayyid Qutb interpreted this verse as a command to Muslims to let people who make fun of religion, cut ties with them and avoid them. Apart from just reminding, correcting deviant opinions within the boundaries of muamalah. Second, defending religion cannot be separated from the obligations of every Muslim. Religious followers certainly will not accept it if their religion is insulted. The order to distance oneself and not associate with religious mockers is a response based on feelings of enthusiasm for the spirit of defending one’s religion. The implications of the research can provide direction for Muslims in navigating these challenges in a way that is in accordance with Islamic teachings and inspires a strong attitude in defending the truth of their religion.
Beyond the Pew
Authors: Keyes Vance D. ,   Academic Publishing
Published: May 2024

The most notable religious figures in leadership positions are overwhelmingly men. Women have often held supporting roles in religious institutions, which lack the prestige and privilege of their male counterparts. The structure, culture, and systems of religions have been accused of sex bias regarding positions and equity among members. This trend is no less true for the African American religious community. Although Black women represent a majority of Black church congregations, their membership and service have not resulted in restructuring reflective of their contributions. This invites questions concerning participation, recognition, and satisfaction. This commentary examines the role Black women have within the Black Church in the United States. It briefly explores the history, perceptions, various roles, and adaptations of Black women as religious figures within the church. Despite historical subordination and reduced visibility, Black women continue to be the foundation on which the Black church is built. They simultaneously nurture and challenge the networks and traditions that comprise the Black church, and as such, their power is more real than apparent.