bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A review of interventions for noncommunicable diseases in humanitarian emergencies in low- and middle-income countries
Authors: Leff, MD Rebecca , Selvam, MD, MSc, DTM&H Anand , Bernstein, MPH Robyn , Wallace, MD Lydia , Hayward, MD, MPH Alison , Agrawal, MD, MPH Pooja , Hersey, MLS Denise , Ngaruiya, MD, MSc, DTM&H Christine
Published: March 2022

Objective: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are of increasing prevalence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), affected by disasters. Humanitarian actors are increasingly confronted with how to effectively manage NCDs, yet primary focus on this topic is lacking. We conducted a systematic review on the effects of disasters on NCDs in LMICs. Key interventions were identified, and their effects on populations in disaster settings were reviewed.Design: We electronically searched Medline, PubMed, Global Health, and Social Science Citation Index. We followed standard systematic review methodology for the selection, data abstraction, and risk of bias assessment. Eligible articles incorporated core intervention components as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Key intervention components including target population, phase of crisis, and measured outcomes were extracted and synthesized using a thematic analysis approach. The full systematic review is registered at PROSPERO (CRD42018088769).Results: Of the 4,430 identified citations, we identified seven eligible studies. Studies reported on the response (n = 4) and recovery (n = 3) phases of disaster, with no studies reporting on the mitigation or preparedness phases. Successful interventions conducted predeployment risk assessments, performed training and capacity building for healthcare workers, worked in close cooperation with local health services, evaluated individual needs of subpopulations, promoted task shifting between humanitarian and development actors, and adopted flexibility in guideline implementation.Conclusions: This review highlights the limited quantity and quality of evidence on interventions designed to address NCDs in humanitarian emergencies, with a particular paucity of studies addressing the mitigation and preparedness phases of disaster. While several challenges to NCD management such as insecurity and fluid movement of refugees create inherent challenges to NCD management in disasters, the lack of knowledge and training in NCD management among healthcare providers and the absence of basic medications and supplies for NCD management highlighted in this review are amenable to further intervention.
Evaluating a veteran-specific equine-assisted therapy program
Authors: Hooker, MS, CTRS, CARSS-II Taylor , Townsend, PhD, CTRS, CARSS-II Jasmine , Hawkins, PhD, LRT, CTRS, FDRT Brent
Published: March 2022

Equine-assisted therapy is being increasingly used as a therapeutic modality for veterans who have been injured during military service; however, little research has examined the quality of equine programs, especially from a veteran’s perspective. In this study, an Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) was used to provide direct, applicable feedback of program quality and relevancy to a military-specific equine-assisted therapy program. Veteran participants in the program informed the IPA tool used to assess the importance and performance of various program factors. Results provided insight into the quality of the equine-assisted therapy program factors, shedding light on those specifically being sought by veterans. Some of the key program factors included the horse being central to the program, the program catering to veteran needs, and sessions being held in a relaxed setting. Full results may be considered for other veteran-serving equine-assisted therapy programs.
Professional identity: Race and gender in recreational therapy
Authors: Scott, PhD Jason , Waller, PhD Steven N. , Wozencroft, PhD Angela J.
Published: March 2022

Professional identity in recreational therapy, specifically for males, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, presents a great opportunity for the profession to begin to explore ways to become more diverse. Numerous publications and demographic information from national organizations and credentialing agencies continue to show a lack of racial and gender diversity among recreational therapists (RTs). Using the dialogical self-theory as a theoretical framework, this conceptual piece seeks to discuss, describe, and present strategies to increase both racial and gender diversity. Professional identity among RTs stems from multiple identities, both internal and external which undergird a complexity of identity formation as students matriculate through colleges and universities toward becoming a RT.
Emergency management and education: Whole community resiliency through the buddy system
Authors: Wood, MS Erik Xavier , Rivers Alec , Frazier, PhD Tim
Published: March 2022

Globally, block-level vulnerability will continue to increase by the force, multiplying impacts of climate change. Therefore, innovative community policies and programs must galvanize every possible local asset to improve whole community resiliency. Today, in America, one of the most underutilized emergency management (EM) assets is the social capital contained in local education facilities. Through a focused review of a minimal amount of literature available on this topic, this study will establish a plausible context within which a high school-based community buddy system can be proposed. Findings include a multisectoral history of success with buddy support systems that raise personal and organizational resiliencies. Recommendations include the formation of a high school buddy program with vulnerable members of the community that is jointly overseen by the school and the local EM entity. All program recommendations are geared toward practical implementation and have national and international implications.
Weaponizing mutual aid: Can a pandemic or biological attack turn our strongest emergency management tool against us?
Authors: Greer, JD Benjamin Thomas
Published: March 2022

A functional mutual aid system allows the effective cost sharing of resources and the swift mitigation of loss of life and property. COVID-19 has illuminated weaknesses in our mutual aid framework. Weaknesses could potentially allow abuse and the misuse of these unifying instruments. By designing our response system in an insightful and nuanced fashion, we are able to affectively lend aid to those in need. Our mutual aid systems allow us to be forward thinking—it challenges us to anticipate what could happen and how we should respond. This article will articulate challenges COVID-19 has posed in our mutual aid system and will propose potential improvements to better enhance our aid agreements for future pandemics.
Innovative public health staff augmentation concepts during a global pandemic
Authors: Beynon, MA, CEM, FPEM Valerie , James, AA Susan , Graham, BS Amy , Baxter, MPA Danielle , Stenberg, MPH, MEP Christina
Published: March 2022

At the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Florida’s State Emergency Response Team’s Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF-8) Health and Medical Staffing Unit faced a surge of personnel requests from the field. The unit found that, given the scope of requests, standard disaster staffing practices could not always accommodate the requirements of the requests. With full support of leadership, the ESF-8 Staffing Unit developed new and innovative practices to streamline the cumbersome hiring process including coordinating with internal and external partners to expedite staff identification and implementing just-in-time training.
Recognizing and mitigating against COVID-19 consequence management impacts in emergency management organizations
Authors: Prasad, BBA, CEM® Michael
Published: March 2022

Disasters should no longer be considered along a linear timeline, where response follows preparedness, recovery follows response, and mitigation follows recovery—even if those disaster cycle phases overlap. The spiral aspects of these disaster cycle phases require communities to be in the response phase at the same time as the recovery and also mitigation phases. Emergency management (EM) organizations should use COVID-19 as the basis for a new normal as to their own continuity of operations and government. Their current model for staffing and supporting incident management is not sustainable for a long-term pandemic.The approach to any EM’s organizational response to COVID-19—and the “reset/restart” of any suspended internal actions and activities—should be consistently applied across the board through all missions, all lines of service, etc., and conducted along a standardized project-management approach, with S.M.A.R.T. goals assigned, tracked, and reported in summary and detail by utilizing a stalwart construct from emergency management through planning, organizing, equipping, training, and exercising. The EM organization’s role in their community, conducted through their people, products, and services—the tactical objectives and missions which that EM organization performs, will need to continue to adapt, not only for existing missions but also for new ones created by this pandemic as well.
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Published: March 2022

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pandemia versus la innovación
Authors: Corado Argueta Ricardo Antonio
Published: March 2022

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Realidad Empresarial No. 12, 2022: 26-29.
Consumo responsable, finanzas saludables
Authors: Landaverde Meléndez Luis Eduardo
Published: March 2022

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Realidad Empresarial No. 12, 2022: 36-38.
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Laboratory Accreditation in Europe
Authors:   United Kingdom Accreditation Service, Thompson Trevor
Published: March 2022

0.1 In recent years the attitude of the European Commission (EC) and of the Governments of the European countries, toward accreditation has changed such that it is now regarded as a national authority function, to be conducted in the absence of competition. Each European Union (EU)member state appoints a sole national accreditation body operating generally only within its national borders.0.2 Under the provisions of the European co-operation for Accreditation [2] Multi Lateral Agreement (EA MLA) [3] the European accreditation bodies now cooperate to ensure that laboratories are accredited by the accreditation body of the economy in which they are established. The European accreditation bodies do not compete in Europe and the work of any laboratory is assessed by the accreditation body local to the site concerned. This underpins the MLA by demonstrating the equivalence of the work of the accreditation bodies. It further ensures the growth and development of the accreditation bodies in the newer, smaller economies of the European Union.0.3 The author will explain the background, the legislation and the measures taken to serve the needs of laboratories including the multi-national laboratory owners and their customers. He will describe the benefits and the difficulties of implementing this regime and will include a brief discussion on “legal entities” as featured in the ISO/IEC 17000 series of accreditation standards as this often crucially affects the available choices for a European accreditation applicant.
Evaluation of Measurement Uncertainties Using the Monte Carlo Method at SCL
Authors:   The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, W.K. Lee Dennis , H.S. Lam Brenda , Y.K. Yan Aaron , C.Y. Poon Johnny , Chau Y.C.
Published: March 2022

This paper describes the SCL developed software tool for evaluation of measurement uncertainties using the Monte Carlo Method (MCM). The tool has two major components: the MCM Main Program (written in MATLAB) and the Measurement Model Generator (written in Visual Basic). Built-in features are implemented in accordance with the validation criterion stipulated in ´Evaluation of measurement data • Supplement 1 to the “Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement” • Propagation of distributions using a Monte Carlo method, JCGM 101:2008’ (GS1)[1], to check if the GUM uncertainty framework (GUF) is applicable. Learning Objectives: To describe the SCL developed software tool for evaluation of measurement uncertainties using the Monte Carlo Method.
Stating Best Unceetainties over a Range of Values
Authors: Deaver David
Published: March 2022

The Guides to Measurement Uncertainty (GUMs) give very prescriptive methods for calculating measurement uncertainty at individual points. Some laboratories undertake the calculation of uncertainty at many points and state them in their Scope of Accreditation as their Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMC) values. Other laboratories attempt to simplify the effort to generate CMC values by stating them as a formula which spans a number of values. However, there is less guidance as how to use a detailed uncertainty analyses at just a few points to support a large parameter space. This paper shows some of the serious errors being made currently that result in grossly understating some uncertainties and proposes a methodology that is simple but eliminates some of these transgressions.
What caused the interdecadal shift of the ENSO impact on dust mass concentration over northwestern South Asia?
Authors: Shi Lamei , Zhang Jiahua , Yao Fengmei , Zhang Da , Wang Jingwen , Meng Xianglei , Liu Yuqin
Published: March 2022

Abstract. The change of large-scale circulation, especially El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), play an important role in the interdecadal variability of dust activities over the dust source and downwind regions. However, the detailed factors that lead to the interdecadal variability of the ENSO impact on dust activities over the northwestern South Asia remain less clear, although previous studies have discussed the response of the interannual dust activities over the northwestern South Asia to the ENSO circle. Based on the linear regression model and MERRA-2 atmospheric aerosol reanalysis data, this study investigated the interdecadal variability of the ENSO impact on dust activities as well as the associated possible atmospheric drivers under two different warming phases over the northwestern South Asia. Results indicated that the relationship between ENSO and surface dust mass concentration (DUSMASS) experienced an obvious shift from the accelerated global warming period (1982–1996) to the warming hiatus period (2000–2014). The change of Atlantic SSTA pattern weakened the impact of ENSO on dust activities over the northwestern South Asia, while that of Indian Ocean SSTA pattern and PDO tended to strengthen ENSO’s effect. Both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean SSTA patterns were modulated by the duration of ENSO events (i.e., continuing and emerging ENSO). The Eurasian continent and Indian Ocean thermal contrast was less likely to cause the shift of ENSO–DUSMASS relationship. This study provides new sights to numerical simulation involving the influence of atmospheric teleconnections on the variability of dust activities and their influence mechanisms.
Technical Note: Modeling Spatial Fields of Extreme Precipitation – A Hierarchical Bayesian Approach
Authors: Rahill-Marier Bianca , Devineni Naresh , Lall Upmanu
Published: March 2022

Abstract. We introduce a hierarchical Bayesian model for modeling spatial rainfall for extreme events of a specified duration that could be used with regional hydrologic models to perform a regional hydrologic risk analysis. An extreme event is defined if any gaging site in the watershed experiences an annual maximum rainfall event, and the spatial field of rainfall at all sites corresponding to that occurrence is modeled. Applications to data from New York City demonstrate the effectiveness of the model for providing spatial scenarios that could be used for simulating loadings into the urban drainage system. Insights as to the homogeneity in spatial rainfall and its implications for modeling are provided by considering partial pooling in the Hierarchical Bayesian framework.
Transition to conservation agriculture: how tillage intensity and covering affect soil physical parameters
Authors: Sartori Felice , Piccoli Ilaria , Polese Riccardo , Berti Antonio
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Conservation agriculture (CA) relies on the following three key practices to improve agricultural sustainability: crop rotation, reduced tillage, and cover crop usage. Despite known soil physical benefits (reduced
soil compaction and strength, enhanced soil porosity, and permeability), inconsistent reports on short-term CA results have limited its adoption in the European agroecosystems. To elucidate the short-term effects, a 3-year field experiment was undertaken in the low-lying Venetian plain (northern Italy). Bulk density (BD), penetration resistance (PR), soil hydraulic saturated conductivity, and sorptivity were used to evaluate soil quality obtained by combining three tillage intensities (conventional tillage – CT; minimum tillage – MT; no tillage – NT) with three winter soil coverings (bare soil – BS; tillage radish cover crop – TR; winter wheat cover crop – WW). Among the tillage methods, CT, on average, reduced BD by
4 % (from 1.48 to 1.42 g cm−3) and PR by 3.1 % (from 1.69 to 1.64 MPa) in the 0–30 cm tilled layer. Across the soil profile, reduced tillage coupled with WW improved soil physical properties even below the tilled layer, as evidenced by root-growth-limiting condition reductions
(−11 % in BD values, with BD >1.55 g cm−3, and −7 % in PR values, with PR >2.5 MPa). Soil hydraulic measurements confirmed this positive behaviour; NT combined with either BS or WW produced a soil saturated conductivity of 2.12×10-4 m s−1 (4 times that of all
other treatments). Likewise, sorptivity increased in NT combined with BS vs. other treatments (3.64×10-4 m s−1 vs. an all-treatment average of 7.98×10-5 m s−1). Our results suggest that, despite the increase in BD and PR due to reduced tillage, the strategy improved soil functioning and particularly soil hydraulic conductivity. In the short term, the WW cover crop moderately increased physical soil parameters, whereas TR had negligible effects. This study demonstrates that, to quantify
CA, several soil physical parameters should be monitored.
An assessment of basal melt parameterisations for Antarctic ice shelves
Authors: Burgard Clara , Jourdain Nicolas C. , Reese Ronja , Jenkins Adrian , Mathiot Pierre
Published: March 2022

Abstract. Ocean-induced ice-shelf melt is the highest uncertainty factor in the Antarctic contribution to future sea level. Several parameterisations exist to link oceanic properties to basal melt and force ice-sheet models. Here, we assess the potential of a range of existing basal melt parameterisations to emulate basal melt rates simulated by a cavity-resolving ocean model on the circum-Antarctic scale. To do so, we re-tune the parameterisations in a perfect model approach, and compare the melt rates produced by the newly tuned parameterisations to the melt rates simulated by the ocean model. We find that the quadratic dependence of melt to thermal forcing without dependency on the individual ice-shelf slope and the plume parameterisation yield the best compromise, in terms of integrated shelf melt and spatial patterns. The box, PICOP parameterisation and quadratic parameterisations with slope dependency yield basal melt rates further from the model reference. The linear parameterisation cannot be recommended as the resulting integrated ice-shelf melt is comparably furthest from the reference. When using offshore hydrographic input fields in comparison to properties on the continental shelf, all parameterisations perform worse, however the box and the slope-dependent quadratic parameterisations yield the comparably best results. Additionally to the new tuning, we provide uncertainty estimates for the tuned parameters.
An Overview of Vaccine Hesitancy
Authors: Chan Brandon , Istasy Paul
Published: March 2022

Vaccine hesitancy can be defined as “the delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccinations despite availability of vaccination services” and is a complex and multi-faceted threat to global health. This article examines the determinants of vaccine hesitancy and its impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore current Canadian law surrounding vaccines and various ethical and empirical arguments for and against mandatory vaccination policies. While vaccine hesitancy can be addressed through coercive measures or mandatory policies, we discuss how vaccine hesitancy is built upon mistrust and the importance of bridging perspectives between vaccine hesitant individuals and healthcare professionals.
Memaknai Doa Bersama dalam Komunitas sebagai Dasar Pelayanan Pastoral oleh Pengasuh bagi Kaum Disabilitas
Authors: Selatang Fabianus , Merlin Melfiani , Wanda Witria , Mando Tato Theresia
Published: March 2022

Bertekun dan sehati mereka berkumpul tiap-tiap hari, hidup dalam persekutuan, makan bersama, dan memuji Allah (Kis 2:41-47) merupakan cara hidup Jemaat Perdana. Pola hidup Jemaat Perdana menjadi contoh hidup Kristiani dewasa ini. Hal yang mau dipaparkan dalam artikel ini adalah doa bersama dalam komunitas dan bagaimana itu menjiwai para pengasuh dalam seluruh pola pengasuhan kepada anak-anak/orang berkebutuh-an khusus. Doa dan hidup berkomunitas menjadi ciri khas hidup umat beriman Katolik secara khusus para pengasuh di komunitas para Suster atau Bruder ALMA. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menggali pengaruh doa bersama dalam komunitas para pelayan/pengasuh terhadap pelayanan pastoral bagi anak-anak/orang berkebutuhan khusus. Metode yang dipakai adalah kuantitatif inferensial. Pendekatan kuantitatif yang dimaksudkan adalah sebuah langkah untuk membuktikan hubungan antar-variabel. Variabel bebasnya adalah doa bersama dalam komunitas, sedangkan variabel terikatnya adalah pelayanan pengasuh. Populasinya adalah seluruh pengasuh/perawat anak berkebutuhan khusus di Komplek Dieng No. 40 Malang yang berjumlah 30 orang. Teknik pengambilan sampel dengan menggunakan teknik non probability sampling. Seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel penelitian. Software SPSS versi 16 dipakai oleh penulis dalam rangka mengolah data dan melihat pengaruh antara dua variabel. Taraf signifikannya sebesar 5%. Hasil yang diperoleh: 1) Nilai r-tabel dari 30 sampel untuk variabel bebas dan terikat sebesar 0,361; 2) hasil uji reliabilitas variabel bebas 0,797>0,6 nilai Cronbach’s alpa; sedangkan variabel terikat 0,672; 3) Nilai r-hitung variabel bebas dan variabel terikat 0,138931> r-tabel 0,361. Jadi, H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima. Dengan demikian, terdapat hubungan positif dan signifikan antara doa bersama dalam komunitas dengan pelayanan pengasuh; 4) Berdasarkan analisa regresi linear sederhana diperoleh nilai konstan dari Unstandardized Coefficients sebesar 32.188, sedangkan nilai koefisien regresi sebesar 0,073. Kesimpulannya doa bersama dalam komunitas berpengaruh positif terhadap pelayanan para pengasuh bagi anak-anak/orang berkebutuhan khusus di komunitas.
A STUDY ON THE CHALLENGES FACE BY TEACHERS IN TEACHING ENGLISH IN MULTILINGUAL CLASSROOM AT SECONDARY LEVEL IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF LIAQUATABAD TOWN KARACHI
Authors: Mahera Shoaib, Nimrah Ayaz
Published: March 2022

English as a second linguistic language generates a challenging charge on its teaching, specifically in those areas where its exposure is limited. This research tried to examine English teaching challenges met by the teachers in bilingual classrooms at the public school of liaqatabad Karachi. Students who go through public school interact in different languages. With the help of this existing research, we aimed to sort out the challenges and difficulties faced by the teachers of secondary school during the period of teaching English in the classroom of a multilingual setting. Random sampling was used and 30 public sector Secondary school teachers have participated in the study. For data collection, we used a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using the simple percentage frequency method. Findings of research revealed that there were lots of difficulties faced by teachers in the bilingual classroom. The student in the multilingual classroom needs to apply the English language since they are surprised whether or not to commit mistakes. The curriculum strength is improper for supplementary students with improving their English competence in the multilingual classroom. Code-exchanging is utilized by the instructor to teach the students. The study suggests that; the teacher capacity be prepared to adopt new methodologies to overcome challenges in multilingual classrooms
MATHEMATICS ANXIETY: COMPARISON AMONG MALES AND FEMALES STUDENTS
Authors: Assad-us-Samad, Arshad Ali, Syed Anwar Ali
Published: March 2022

This research paper is the study of mathematics’ anxiety comparatively among male and female students at the Elementary level. The population is all the elementary schools and mathematics students in the northern area of District Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Purposive sampling technique is employed, and twenty (20) schools, ten male and ten female are selected. The data is collected from 120 participants: 60 males and 60 females. To analyze the data Mathematics Anxiety Scale for children (MASC) and T-test are used to draw the conclusion. The findings indicate no significant differences in mathematics anxiety between male and female students. Moreover, mathematics learning anxiety was concerned, no statistically significant difference is found between male and female students. Besides, the anxiety created among students by teachers seems to be higher in female students than the male students.
THE CONTRADICTORY LAWS IN LEGAL EDUCATION BETWEEN PAKISTAN BAR COUNCIL, HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION AND UNIVERSITY RULES
Authors: Tehreem Farrukh, Erum Iftikhar, Raheela Khatam
Published: March 2022

There are two regulatory bodies when it comes to the legal education in Pakistan: the Pakistan Bar Council and the Higher Education Commission. These governing bodies have their own separate set of rules, and their roles are intertwined with each other, this creates dissension about who has the final authority. This conundrum leads to confusion for the universities imparting legal education regarding which rules to comply with, and on top of that they have their own policies and administrative discretion which also at some instances does not comply with the rules laid down by the Higher Education Commission and Pakistan Bar Council. This has left the legal system of Pakistan in shambles, because no sector can progress or develop if the governing authorities are in conflict with each other. There is a need to clearly demarcate the boundaries of both these governing authorities, or at the very least they need to work in unison in order to avoid any confusion or conflict about their authorities
FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING OF ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE IN REMOTE AREAS OF PAKISTAN
Authors: Ali Hussain Bangash, Zahoor-ul-Haq, Muhammad Khalil
Published: March 2022

Students at all level in Pakistan face difficulties in learning English as a second language. This study aims to sort out some factors which affect learning English as a second language in Pakistan. The target population for this study is public and private secondary schools in rural areas Ex FATA. Firstly, Kurram, Awrakzae, Khyber and Bajawar Agency” were taken out of seven agencies of Ex-FATA. Secondly, sixteen secondary schools, four each from the selected agencies, were chosen keeping public and private equal in proportion. Thirdly, 320 students, both boys and girls in equal ratio were randomly chosen from the selected schools. A survey was conducted using a questionnaire for collecting data about academic and social factors affecting learning English as a second language. The data was analyzed statistically by applying t-test to comprehend the problems. It was concluded on the basis of analysis that social and academic factors affect learning. The researchers recommend that grammar including tenses, voices, narrations, conjunctions, prepositions, articles, and reading should be taught methodically at higher secondary level and the teachers must be equipped with teaching techniques by preparing systematic material
EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES ON SCHOOL CULTURE AT SECONDARY LEVEL IN PUNJAB
Authors: Tahira Jabeen, Abid Hussain Ch
Published: March 2022

This study aimed to examine the effect principals’ leadership competencies on secondary school culture. It also explored that which leadership competency is highly affecting the school culture. This study followed the positivist paradigm, therefore Retrospective casual comparative design of quantitative approach was employed. The population was comprised of all the public secondary school teachers of Punjab. Multi- stage random sampling techniques was used and a sample of 597 participants were selected as sample. Data were collected by using two instruments. The Competency Approach Survey (TCAS) questionnaire was consisted on 14 statements under 7 factors with Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.79. Similarly, The School Culture Survey (TSCS) questionnaire has 41 statements under 7 factors with Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.91. Study revealed the positive and moderate correlation exists between the leadership competencies and school culture with (r=.643, p=.000). Similarly, the results of regression showed a positive moderate effect of leadership competencies on school culture with (r2=.413, p=.000) Furthermore, male and female teachers have significant differences in their perceptions about leadership competencies and school culture. Cultivate a shared belonging were the most significant leadership competency while students and teachers was the most significant factor of school culture.
INTERNATIONAL POLICY AND PRACTICES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE IN TEACHER EDUCATION THROUGH ACCREDITATION AND LICENSING: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Quratulain Rauf Khan, Imtiaz Ahmad
Published: March 2022

Effectiveness of Education System is dependent upon teacher education. National Education Policy (2009-2015) specifies the Planning Commission’s Vision-2030’ focusing on change of mindset which exhibit commitment to a new set of societal goals.. In Pakistan, there is an immense need to trace teacher education development and reform in terms of the major questions that have driven the field and the sometimes competing ways these questions have been constructed, debated, and enacted in research, policy, and practice. To ensure better quality and productivity, accreditation and licensing for teacher educators in Pakistan is extremely necessary. The impact of teachers’ education on teacher learning, professional practice, and student learning is enormous. The present study is focused on analyzing the existing practices and inputs of accreditation and teacher licensing in Pakistan and worldwide with special reference to USA, Australia and Scotland. Moreover, the document analysis of UNESCO reports and guidelines has been done with critical lenses in order to provide ground for full length research. to inform designing Indigenous Framework for Quality Assurance in Teacher Education drawing upon International Perspectives on Policy and Practice. It will pave the way for introducing teacher licensing regime in Pakistan in order to establish uniform education system in Pakistan
Pengaruh Profesionalisme, Komitmen Organisasi Dan Locus Of Control Terhadap Kinerja Aparatur Desa Pada Kecamatan Cisompet Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Ajeng Ajeng Nurul Islami
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh profesionalisme, komitmen organisasi dan locus of control terhadap kinerja aparatur desa pada kecamatan Cisompet. Dalam penelitian ini metode yang digunakan adalah metode analisis eksplanasi. Adapun responden penelitian adalah 121 responden yaitu aparatur desa pada kecamatan Cisompet, dengan menggunakan teknik sensus dalam pengambilan sampel. Teknis analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji koefisien korelasi, uji koefisien determinas. Teknik analisis data untuk mengetahui pengaruh fasilitas kerja, pelatihan dan produktivitas kerja dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan pengujian secara simultan dan parsial menggunakan bantuan SPSS 20.
PENGARUH PELAKSANAAN KEBIJAKAN PROGRAM KERJA ORGANISASI TERHADAP MANAJEMEN PROGRAM KERJA ORGANISASI DALAM MEWUJUDKAN EFEKTIVITAS PENCAPAIAN PROGRAM KERJA SEKOLAH
Authors: Aming Aming Kurniawan
Published: March 2022

Latar belakang penelitian ini didasari fenomena permasalahan belum efektifnya program kerja sekolah yang diduga disebabkan belum optimalnya manajemen dan pelaksanaan kebijakan program kerja organisasi. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian adalah guru dan staf di SMK Bakti Kusumah sebanyak 41 orang dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sensus sampling, di mana seluruh populasi dijadikan responden penelitian. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui studi dokumentasi dan studi lapangan, meliputi observasi, angket dan wawancara. Teknik analisis data untuk menjawab hipotesis penelitian adalah analisis statistik dengan model analisis jalur (path analysis). Hasil deskripsi penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan kebijakan program kerja organisasi berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap manajemen program kerja organisasi dalam mewujudkan efektivitas pencapaian program kerja sekolah sebesar 83,17%, sedangkan sisanya sebesar 15,83% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak dimasukkan ke dalam model. Adapun hasil pengujian sub hipotesis menunjukkan seluruh variabel berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan. Dengan demikian diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa efektivitas pencapaian program kerja sekolah dapat dipengaruhi oleh sejauhmana manajemen dan kebijakan program kerja dijalankan. Berdasarkan temuan permasalahan, saran yang disampaikan peneliti pada pelaksanaan kebijakan program kerja organisasi: 1) meningkatkan intensitas sosialisasi, 2) meningkatkan pengetahuan mengenai peraturan pemerintah, 3) mengupayakan ketersediaan sumber daya secara bertahap, 4) melakukan evaluasi beban kerja, 5) memberikan penghargaan agar mendorong motivasi, 6) mengembangkan business center untuk mengatasi keterbatasan anggaran sekaligus sarana learning by doing. Pada manajemen program kerja organisasi: 1) mengadakan pelatihan internal manajemen program kerja, 2) mengikuti pelatihan mengenai perencanaan berbasis SWOT, 3) pengembangan staf dan guru secara internal, 4) monitoring secara intensif. Pada efektivitas pencapaian program kerja sekolah: 1) terdapat batas waktu penyelesaian tugas secara tegas, 2) rapat evaluasi secara berkala, 3) dilakukan penguatan koordinasi, 4) evaluasi penggunaan sumber daya secara efektif dan efisien
Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Pemilu Terhadap Sikap Politik Pemilih Dalam Mewujudkan Partisipasi Politik Pemilih Di Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Nurjaman Jam jam
Published: March 2022

Tingkat partisipasi masyarakat dalam pemilu sejak dilaksanakannya pemilu di Indonesia khususnya di Kabuapten Garut belum pernah mencapai angka diatas 90 % bahkan hingga 100%. Kurangnya partisipasi ini disebabkan atas sikap politik dari para pemilih yang diduga kurang merespon atas kebijakan pe,ilu yang dilaksanakan oleh pelaksana kebijakan pemilu itu sendiri. Maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Pemilu Terhadap Sikap Politik Pemilih Dalam Mewujudkan Partisipasi Politik Pemilih Di Kabupaten Garut. Metode Penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksplanasi dengan teknik evaluasi. Responden dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 100 pemilih di Kabupaten Garut yang tersebar di 5 daerah pemilihan dengan menggunakan tekhnik cluster random sampling berdasarkan usia, pendidikan dan pekerjaan. Teknik pengumpulan data pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah sudi lapangan meliputi observasi angket dan wawancara, serta studi dokumentadi. Teknik analisis data untuk menjawab hipotesis penelitian adalah analisis statistik dengan model analisis jalur (path analysis). Dari hasil penelitian menunjukan pelaksanaan kebijakan pemilu berpengaruh cukup signifikan terhadap sikap politik pemilih dalam meningkatkan Partisipasi Politik Pemilih. Pelaksanaan kebijakan pemilu berpengaruh cukup signifikan terhadap sikap politik pemilih. Selanjutnya pelaksanaan kebijakan pemilu berpengaruh cukup signifikan terhadap partisipasi politik pemilih. Serta Sikap Politik Pemilih berpengaruh cukup signifikan terhadap Partisipasi Politik Pemilih
Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Kebijakan EMIS (Education Management Information System) Terhadap Kinerja Pengelolaan EMIS Pesantren Dalam Mewujudkan Efektivitas Pencapaian Program Indonesia Pintar Pesantren (Studi Pada Pesantren – Pesantren Dibawah Binaan Kantor)
Authors: Aceng Aceng
Published: March 2022

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa pengaruh pelaksanaan kebijakan EMIS terhadap kinerja pengelolaan EMIS pesantren dalam mewujudkan efektivitas pencapaian program indonesia pintar pesantren pada pesantren-pesantren di bawah binaan Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Garut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survei deskriptif analisis, alat ukur penelitian yang digunakan menggunakan skala perbedaan semantik dengan tingkat pengukuran ordinal dengan 5 tingkatan kategori jawabannya, pengujian validitas dan reliabilitas alat ukur yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan korelasi Product Moment dari Pearson, dengan rancangan sebanyak 99 responden dengan menggunakan tehnik sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan angket, wawancara dan studi dokumentasi, sedangkan teknik analisis datanya menggunakan analisis data statistik dengan rumus analisis jalur serta data yang berskala ordinal terlebih dahulu ditranspormasikan menjadi data berskala interval melalui metode susesif interval. Berdasarkan hasil analisis bahwa pelaksanaan kebijakan EMIS menunjukan pada kriteria baik, kinerja pengelolaan EMIS pesantren dikategorikan baik dan efektivitas pencapaian program indonesia pintar pesantren pada pesantren-pesantren di bawah binaan Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Garut menunjukan pada kriteria baik.  Hasil dari pengujian hipotesis penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan kebijakan EMIS secara simultan berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja pengelolaan EMIS pesantren dan efektivitas pencapaian program indonesia pintar pesantren pada pesantren-pesantren di bawah binaan Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Garut.
Pengaruh Motivasi Intrinsik, Kompetensi dan Komunikasi terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Alamsyah Andry
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh fenomena belum optimalnya kinerja pegawai Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Garut. Permasalahan yang diteliti adalah pengaruh motivasi intrinsik, kompetensi dan komunikasi terhadap kinerja pegawai Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Garut. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk memperoleh data dari responden yang akan digunakan oleh peneliti untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh motivasi intrinsik, kompetensi dan komunikasi terhadap  pegawai Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten . Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif menggunakan teknik survey. Penelitian ini melibatkan 80 responden yang merupakan pegawai Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Garut. Analisis data untuk menjawab hipotesis penelitian ialah menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Pengujian hipotesis utama menunjukkan bahwa nilai Fhitung lebih besar dari Ftabel yaitu Fhitung 23.503 > Ftabel = 2.60. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, maka H0 ditolak, sehingga motivasi intrinsik, kompetensi dan komunikasi berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai Sekretariat DPRD Kabupaten Garut dengan besar pengaruh sebesar 62.8%, sedangkan nilai sebesar 37.2% (epsilon) dipengaruhi oleh variabel di luar yang tidak dimasukkan kedalam model penelitian. Temuan permasalahan dalam penelitian ini yaitu Motivasi intrinsik pada aspek Work it self serta responsilibity sebagai aspek yang tertinggi dengan kategori baik.  Kompetensi  sosio kultural  berada pada kategori baik . Komunikasi antar pribadi berada pada kategori baik. Kinerja  pada  aspek integritas berada pada kategori baik.
Pengaruh Kompetensi Dan Sistem Pengaturan Kerja Fleksibel Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Di Dinas Perpustakaan Dan Kearsipan Kabupaten Garut Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Irawati Devi
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini didasarkan pada situasi pandemi Covid-19 yang berdampak luas pada berbagai aspek kehidupan termasuk halnya tatanan sistem kerja. Pemerintah harus menjamin pelayanan publik tetap berjalan dengan tetap memprioritaskan kesehatan dan keselamatan pegawai sehingga diperlukan sistem kerja yang terorganisasi serta manajemen sumber daya manusia sebagai elemen utama yang berpotensi untuk meningkatkan kinerja organisasi. Permasalahan beberapa tugas kinerja saat ini berkaitan dengan rendahnya kompetensi dan penerapan sistem kerja fleksibel belum efektif. Hal ini menjadikan beberapa tugas tidak dapat diselesaikan secara optimal yang mengakibatkan rendahnya capaian kinerja pegawai. Tidak dapat dimungkiri bahwa kondisi tekanan dan dinamika perubahan lingkungan pada masa pandemi Covid-19 telah memberikan dampak yang signifikan terhadap budaya kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh kompetensi dan sistem pengaturan kerja fleksibel terhadap kinerja pegawai di Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kabupaten Garut pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Pengambilan sampel ditentukan melalui teknik sampling jenuh dari jumlah populasi sebanyak 55 pegawai. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian survei dan tingkat eksplanasi asosiatif/hubungan. Teknik analisis statistik dilakukan melalui pendekatan structural equation model partial least squares (SEM PLS) dengan pemanfaatan perangkat lunak SmartPLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan antara kompetensi dan sistem pengaturan kerja fleksibel terhadap kinerja pegawai.
Pengaruh Pelaksanaan Kebijakan Koordinasi Pemerintahan Kecamatan Terhadap Kinerja Koordinasi UPT Dalam Mewujudkan Efektivitas Pencapian Program Kerja Upt Di Kecamatan Samarang Kabupaten Garut
Authors: Parid Muhamad Topan
Published: March 2022

Penelitian ini didasarkan pada permasalahan UPT yang dihadapai diantaranya capaian program kerja UPT yang masih rendah. Belum optimalnya kinerja koordinasi UPT diduga sebagai akibat dari pelaksanaan kebijakan koordinasi pemerintahan kecamatan yang belum optimal sehingga menyebabkan efektivitas pencapaian program kerja UPT belum optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelaksanaan kebijakan koordinasi pemerintahan kecamatan terhadap kinerja koordinasi UPT dalam mewujudkan efektivitas pencapaian progam kerja UPT. Metodel penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskripsi analisis dengan teknik survey, wawancara, observasi, dan studi dokumentasi. Sedangkan teknik analisis data yang digunakan untuk menjawab hipotesis penelitian ini adalah statistik dengan model analisis jalur (path analysis). Populasi dan responden dalam penelitian ini adalah pegawai dari seluruh UPT yang berada di wilayah kecamatan samarang sebanyak 122 responden yang diambil berdasarkan teknik sampel jenuh (Sensus). Hasil pengujian hipotesis utama menunjukan nilai Fhitung lebih besar dari Ftabel 35,0542 > 1,9803. Dari nilai tersebut diperoleh keputusan bahwa H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima, artinya variabel pelaksanaan kebijakan koordinasi pemerintahan kecamatan (X) berpengaruh terhadap variabel kenerja koordinasi UPT (Y) dan variabel efektivitas pencapaian program kerja UPT (Z). Adapun besaran pengaruh dari variabel bebas sebesar 89,10% sedangkan sisanya 10,90% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti (epsilon).
Kepemimpinan Kepala Desa Terhadap Partisipasi Masyarakat Untuk Mewujudkan Efektivitas Pelaksanaan Program Pembangunan Desa
Authors: Rahmat Dasep , Hermana Dodi
Published: March 2022

Tujuan penulisan penelitian ini yaitu membahas pengaruh kepemimpinan kepala desa terhadap partisipasi masyarakat untuk mewujudkan efektivitas pelaksanaan program pembangunan desa. Metoda penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksplanasi dengan pendekatan teknik evaluasi, teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam pembahasan dengan teknik analisis causal effectual yang mengkaji dan menganalis hubungan rasional sebab akibat antara kepemimpinan kepala desa, partisipasi masyarakat dan efektivitas pelaksanaan program pembangunan desa. Fokus penelitian adalah ketua Rujun Tetangga yang tersebar di 8 Desa dalam wilayah Kecamatan Pameungpeuk. Hasil pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan kepala desa berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap partisipasi masyarakat dan efektivitas pelaksanaan program pembangunan desa. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa efektivitas pelaksanaan program pembangunan desa dapat terwujud apabila partisipasi masyarakat dilaksanakan secara maksimal yang didukung oleh kepemimpinan kepala desa dengan optimal dan berkelanjutan
Implementasi Kebijakan Penyidikan Tindak Pidana Umum Terhadap Manajemen Penyidikan Kasus Tindak Pidana Umum Dalam Mewujudkan Kinerja Penyidik Di Satuan Reserse Dan Kriminal Polres Garut
Authors: Mulyaningsih Mulyaningsih , Kadarusman Alit
Published: March 2022

Tujuan penulisan artikel ini adalah membahas tentang pengaruh Implementasi kebijakan penyidikan tindak pidana umum terhadap manajemen penyidikan kasus tindak pidana umum dalam mewujudkan kinerja penyidik di satuan reserse dan kriminal Polres Garut. Metoda analisis yang digunakan dalam pembahasan topik utama menggunakan model analisis causal efektual dengan meninjau hubungan rasional yang menganalisa hubungan sebab akibat antara pengaruh Implementasi kebijakan penyidikan tindak pidana umum terhadap manajemen penyidikan kasus tindak pidana umum dalam mewujudkan kinerja penyidik di satuan  Reskrim Polres Garut.  Lokasi penelitian adalah, satuan reserse dan kriminal Polres Garut dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 66 orang.  Hasil pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa variabel independen berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap variabel intervening dan variabel dependen. Implementasi kebijakan penyidikan tindak pidana umum berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap manajemen penyidikan kasus tindak pidana umum dalam mewujudkan kinerja penyidik di satuan reserse dan kriminal Polres Garut, implementasi kebijakan penyidikan tindak pidana umum berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap manajemen penyidikan kasus tindak pidana umum. implementasi kebijakan penyidikan tindak pidana umum berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja penyidik dan variabel manajemen penyidikan kasus tindak pidana umum berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja penyidik di satuan reserse dan kriminal Polres Garut. Artikel ini berkesimpulan bahwa untuk mewujudkan kinerja penyidik secara optimal dapat dilakukan dengan meningkatkan implementasi kebijakan dan manajemen penyidikan
Towards Explainable Deep Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Signal Control
Authors: Schreiber Lincoln , Ramos Gabriel , Bazzan Ana
Published: March 2022

Deep reinforcement learning has shown potential for traffic signal control. However, the lack of explainability has limited its use in real-world conditions. In this work, we present a Deep Q-learning approach, with the SHAP framework, able to explain its policy. Our approach can explain the impact of features on each action, which promotes the understanding of how the agent behaves in the face of different traffic conditions. Furthermore, our approach improved travel time, waiting time, and speed by 21.49%, 27.97%, 20.87%, compared to fixed-time traffic signal controllers.