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Evaluating Science Communication Beyond Clicks & Attendance
Authors: Rohde Jessica
Published: July 2024

Poster presentation at Science Talk 2024, hosted by the Association of Science Communicators Conference in Portland, Oregon, April 11-12, 2024.

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Research on Optimization of High School Mathematics Teaching Strategies from the Perspective of Core Literacy Cultivation
Authors: Kou Guiyan
Published: July 2024

Currently, cultivating students’ core subject literacy has become an important direction of high school education reform and the main teaching goal of various subjects in high school. As a subject of the college entrance examination and a highly practical high school subject, high school mathematics teachers should also keep up with the advancement to optimize classroom teaching activities, adjust teaching strategies, and cultivate students to form good core mathematical literacy. This article will explore the importance of high school mathematics teaching from the perspective of core literacy, and propose optimization teaching strategies, in order to provide corresponding references for high school mathematics teaching reformation.
Research on the Cultivation of Cultural Industry Management Talents in Undergraduate Universities Based on the Background of Rural Revitalization
Authors: Zhang Baohui , Zhang Yinuo , Xu Qingqing , Zhang Jinqing
Published: July 2024

On the path of realizing rural revitalization, the role of cultural industry has become an important part of the strategic plate. Under the background of rural revitalization, the training of management talents of cultural industry in undergraduate universities is particularly important. This is because the cultural industry, as an important part of the rural economy, can not only promote the transformation and upgrading of rural industry, enhance the power of rural culture, but also promote the development of rural tourism, cultural creativity and other related industries, and help the implementation of rural revitalization strategy.
Research on the Importance of Design Management in Enterprise Business Strategy
Authors: Chi Hao , Park Jong-Bin
Published: July 2024

Due to its unique characteristics, design art has received attention in recent years and sometimes plays a decisive role in corporate marketing strategies. However, the excellent design does not necessarily mean that cooperation can be facilitated. It may be the relationship between the enterprise and the design, design works, and audience. Designers act as service providers in this stage, and they also have strong subjective consciousness. Sometimes, they may overemphasize the characteristics of the design itself and neglect the role of design services. The design direction should be led by the overall development strategy of the enterprise and market research results. Therefore, scientifically integrating design content plays a very important role in the enterprise’s business strategy. Some scholars propose to strengthen design management and pay more attention to its importance in the enterprise’s business strategy.
Research on the Practice Path of School-Home-Community Collaboration in Nurturing Children under the Concept of Child-Centeredness
Authors: Liu Jun
Published: July 2024

Child-centeredness is the foundation of Tao Xingzhi’s educational philosophy and the fundamental principle and practical logic for collaborative parenting in the new era among schools, families, and society. Ways to truly implement this concept and provide a conducive holistic developmental environment for children’s comprehensive growth is an urgent issue to explore. This paper analyzes the essence and value of Tao Xingzhi’s concept of a child-centeredness approach, emphasizing the responsibilities and roles that schools, families, and society should undertake in promoting the practical application of this concept. It discusses how, through measures such as constructing child development communities, creating avenues for child participation, and fostering child-friendly environments, can effective transform the child-centered concept into action in the collaborative practice of school, home, and community in nurturing children, thereby promoting the full play of children’s subjectivity. The study finds that only through concerted efforts of schools, families, and society, together with respecting children’s will, addressing their needs, and safeguarding their rights, can a favorable environment for children’s development be created, and the concept of child-centeredness truly emphasized. This paper can provide theoretical guidance and practical pathways for promoting the practice of child-centeredness in collaboration among schools, families, and society.
The Application of Markov Chain in Middle School Mathematics Teaching Evaluation
Authors: Ji Zhanhuai , Yang Yixue
Published: July 2024

This paper discusses the application of Markov Chain model to evaluate middle school mathematics teaching. First, the paper introduces the basic concept of the Markov Chain and proposes how to divide student grades into different levels and construct the initial state vector and the transition probability matrix. Then, the paper demonstrates how to use the Markov Chain model to analyze the changes in mathematics grades of two classes, calculate the degree of progress and efficiency, and evaluate the teaching effectiveness of different teachers through actual cases. The results show that Class One has a better teaching effect, with higher degrees of progress and efficiency. The research proves that using the Markov Chain model can more objectively analyze teaching effects and guide teachers to improve their teaching methods. This model provides a new approach to evaluating the quality of middle school mathematics teaching and has practical application value.
Exploration and Practice of Ideological and Political Elements in the Course of Building Architecture
Authors: Zhao Wenyu , Zheng Haichen , Ma Hongbin
Published: July 2024

In recent years, the field of higher education has emphasized the integration of ideological and political education (IPE) into professional course teaching, aiming to cultivate socialist builders and successors who are well-rounded in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor. This article takes the course of building architecture as an example to explore ways to effectively integrate IPE elements and achieve the organic combination of professional knowledge teaching and ideological and political education. By analyzing the characteristics of the building architecture course and the requirements of IPE education, specific integration strategies are proposed, and the application effects of these strategies are demonstrated through practical cases.
The relationship between journalists' skills and social network management in the Kurdistan Region Facebook, for example
Authors: Rahman Brwa Othman , Hameed Hakim Othman
Published: July 2024

This research is a scientific attempt to find out the relationship between journalists' skills and social network management in the Kurdistan Region, where Facebook is taken as an example of social networks, as well as determine the level of skills of the journalist in digital media related to each area; (production and editing of text, information technology, technique, working in social networks).
This research is a causal research conducted by descriptive method and survey method and the researcher relied on survey form tool to obtain information. According to the researcher's observations of Kurdish media outlets in the Kurdistan Region, the number of journalists involved in managing their Facebook pages is 500, of which the researcher sampled 145 journalists, which is 29 percent of the journalists involved in managing Facebook pages.
In this research, the researcher concluded that there is a strong direct statistical relationship between (journalists' skill level and social network management). In general, with increasing skill level, journalists can better manage social networks, including Facebook. In order to be successful in working on social networks, a journalist needs a number of skills, the most important of which are; Adapting to the nature of the network, interacting with the recipient, analyzing social network statistics, and account safety.
Simulation of the Bankruptcy Event of Companies Associated with a Business Group
Authors: Lopatenko V. V. , Karminsky A. M.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to determine the influence of a business group on the assessment of the borrower’s creditworthiness, as well as to identify the most significant credit risk factors. Despite the fact that creditworthiness assessment is widely disseminated in both domestic and foreign literature, the impact of the consolidated group in the context of this problem is practically not mentioned. The authors use a statistical modeling method using logistic regression. The variable models are based on the annual financial statements of both individual companies and business groups. To select factors and build a model, approaches used in statistics and machine learning were used to obtain unbiased and effective estimates, independent of the sample generating these estimates. Analyzed data of 8691 companies providing annual financial statements in accordance with Russian accounting standards from 2015 to 2021. The total sample size was 22 201 observations. The number of bankruptcy events in the sample is 238 observations. Variables calculated from consolidated financial statements in accordance with international standards were used as information about the group. Various views on the concepts of “business group” and “holding” in the domestic literature are considered and systematized. Features of the behavior of companies united in groups are given. Variables associated with the business group that are significant in assessing the probability of bankruptcy of individual companies have been identified. Various specific aspects of the activities of companies associated with the group are mentioned. A statistical model is constructed to confirm a number of hypotheses, which is subject to verification and analysis. The bankruptcy event is used to determine the significant deterioration of a company’s creditworthiness. It is concluded that the use of group reporting data can improve the quality of model prediction for companies associated with a business group.
Pelatihan Keterampilan Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Aplikasi Role Playing Games (RPG) bagi Guru SDN 5 Mendo Barat
Authors: Arrosyad M Iqbal
Published: July 2024

Guru SDN 5 Mendo Barat mengalami kesulitan dalam mengembangkan dan membuat media pembelajaran yang inovatif, sehingga pembelajaran yang dilakukan masih menggunakan buku cetak dan gambar dan hal ini membuat siswa kurang antusias dalam belajar. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk memberdayakan komunitas guru SDN 5 Mendo Barat dalam melatih dan memahami penggunaan media pembelajaran berbasis aplikasi Role Playing Games (RPG). Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini adalah pelatihan dan praktek, dengan langkah-langkah tahap pertama observasi awal atau analisis situasi, tahap kedua perencanaan pelayanan, dan tahap ketiga pelaksanaan pelatihan dan praktek, dan tahap keempat evaluasi. Waktu yang digunakan dalam pelatihan ini adalah 2 hari kegiatan. Subyek pengabdian ini adalah 11 orang guru di SDN 5 Mendo Barat. Hasil yang didapat bahwa kegiatan pelatihan ini dilaksanakan selama 2 hari, para guru yang mengikuti sangat antusias untuk memahami media pembelajaran berbasis aplikasi RPG yang diajarkan, tanya jawab serta praktek langsung juga dilakukan agar kegiatan berjalan dengan baik.
Karakter Mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu Keolahragaan Pasca Covid-19
Authors: Nusri Ardi , Bangun Sabaruddin Yunis
Published: July 2024

Pandemi covid-19 yang melanda dunia, menimbulkan efek terhadap semua aspek kehidupan manusia. Efek tersebut juga menerpa aktifitas pendidikan yang tentu bermuara pada komponen penting yaitu pelajar dan mahasiswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui karakter mahasiswa yang ikut terkena dampak pandemi tersebut. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian survei dengan mempelajari karakter mahasiswa yang terkena dampak covid-19. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan teknik menyebarkan kuisioner (angket) kepada seluruh mahasiswa Prodi IKOR angkatan tahun 2022. Jumlah mahasiswa angkatan 2022 adalah 165 orang. Penarikan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh (total sampling), yaitu dengan menjadikan semua mahasiswa tersebut menjadi sampel, sedangkan data dikumpulkan melalui angket (kuisioner). Berdasarkan analisis data menggunakan teknik persentase, jawaban responden berada pada angka 76.57 %. Dengan demikian dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa karakter mahasiswa Prodi IKOR angkatan 2022 adalah dalam kategori baik.
Workshop Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Di Sekolah Dasar Dan Evaluasi Pembelajaran Tatap Muka Terbatas (PTMT) Di Masa Endemi Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Azis Dede Abdul , Arrahim Arrahim Arrahim , Budianti Yudi Budianti , Sundari Kori Sundari , Aningsih Aningsih Aningsih , Sugiharti Rini Endah , Rikmasari Rima Rikmasari
Published: July 2024

Pengabdian Kepada Msyarakat ini memiliki latar belakang yang dialami oleh mitra bahwa (1) minimnya kompetensi guru dalam mengimpelemntasikan kurikulum merdeka dan evaluasi terhadap pertemuan tatap muka terbatas (PTMT), (2) kurangnya kemapuan guru dalam membuat perangkat pembelajaran berbasis kurikulum merdeka dan Evaluasi terhadap PTMT, (3) kurang mampunya guru, staf dan kepala sekolah dalam menerapkan kurikulum merdeka dis ekolah dasar, (4) adanya kendala dalam membuat desain pembelajaran yang menarik berbasis kurikulum merdeka. Alternatif solusi yang diberikan dan dilakukan melalui kegiatan pengabdian kepada msyarakat ini adalah mengadaan Workshop untuk mengimpelementasikan kurikulum merdeka dan evaluasi Pembelajaran Tatap Muka Terbatas (PTMT) bagi Guru, Staf dan Kepala Sekolah SDN Sukamaju 01 Desa Sukamaju Kecamatan Tambelang Kabupaten Bekasi. Target  luaran pengabdian ini berupa perantara pengadaan Pelatihan dan bimbingan strategi implementasi kurikulum merdeka serta pembuatan perangkat pembelajaran, desain pembelajaran berbasis kurikulum merdeka untuk Guru, staf, dan Kepala Sekolah. Metodologi pengabdian ini berupa diskusi, ceramah, problem based learning dan simulasi/prakterk. Hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang telah dilaksanakan berupa memberikan pemahaman dan pengintegrasian dalam menginplementasikan secara bersama kurikulum merdeka dan penggunaan beberapa tools seperti Canva, Az Screen Recorder, Andromo untuk membuat dan mendesain perangkat pembelajaran berbasis kurikulum merdeka yang nanti akan digunaan oleh Guru ketika proses pembelajaran.
Development Flipbook Reading Explanatory Texts with the DRTA Model
Authors: Anggraeni Annisa Rahma , Sudaryanto Memet , Pujihastuti Etin
Published: July 2024

This research develops an electronic module through a flipbook on explanation text for class VIII SMP/MTs with the DRTA learning model. The research background is the need for interactive learning resources to help students understand explanatory texts. This study uses research and development model analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) with a mixed analysis technique. The results of this research are (1) the development of the Flipbook is analysis, design, and development through Flip PDF Professional and validation, implementation, and evaluation; (2) the outcomes using the Flipbook reach the KKM limit of 78, the product can be used in learning.
Meningkatkan Kemampuan Menyusun Perangkat Pembelajaran Inovatif Berbasis PTK sebagai Pengembangan Profesi Pendidik
Authors: Wijayanti Kristina , Waluya Stevanus Budi , Sukestiyarno Sukestiyarno , Kartono Kartono , Hendikawati Putriaji
Published: July 2024

Peningkatan mutu pendidikan salah satunya dapat dilakukan dengan meningkatkan kompetensi pendidik. Upaya untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pendidik dapat dilakukan dengan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman mengenai berbagai metode, pendekatan, serta strategi yang dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran di kelas terkait juga dengan mencari solusi dari berbagai masalah pembelajaran di kelas. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) merupakan salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatasi masalah pendidikan dan pembelajaran. Permasalahan yang ditemui dalam pembelajaran di kelas dapat dikaji dan dituntaskan, melalui proses pembelajaran yang inovatif sehingga hasil belajar yang lebih baik dapat diwujudkan. Upaya PTK diharapkan dapat menciptakan sebuah budaya belajar (learning culture) di kalangan pendidik di sekolah. Untuk memfasilitasi hal tersebut maka dilaksanakan pelatihan dan pendampingan kepada para pendidik di Sekolah Dasar Kebon Dalem Semarang untuk dapat menyusun perangkat pembelajaran inovatif berbasis PTK sesuai dengan permasalahan yang dihadapi pendidik pada kelas yang diampunya. Target luaran kegiatan ini adalah meningkatnya pengetahuan mengenai PTK dan kemampuan mengembangkan perangkat pembelajaran yang inovatif para pendidik peserta pelatihan.
Pelatihan Pemanfaatan Kearifan Lokal Sebagai Sumber Belajar Untuk Meningkatkan Kompetensi Pedagogik Bagi Guru PPKn
Authors: Japar Muhammad , Nadiroh Nadiroh , Utami Ade Dwi , Hermanto Hermanto , Pradityana Karisdha , Rochimah Heni
Published: July 2024

Permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra pengabdian meliputi minimnya pemahaman, pengalaman, dan keterampilan guru dalam memanfaatkan kearifan lokal sebagai sumber belajar, serta kurangnya kegiatan pelatihan dan pendampingan terkait hal tersebut. Solusi yang ditawarkan adalah pelatihan pemanfaatan kearifan lokal untuk meningkatkan kompetensi pedagogik bagi guru PPKN SMP di DKI Jakarta. Metode yang digunakan mencakup Focus Group Discussion (FGD) dan identifikasi masalah, perancangan pelatihan, pelaksanaan sesi indoor (diskusi dan seminar) dan outdoor (studi budaya di Kampung Badui), serta evaluasi melalui pre-test dan post-test. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 30 peserta, terdiri dari 25 guru PPKN dan 5 panitia pelaksana. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman guru mengenai pemanfaatan kearifan lokal dengan skor 76% dalam kategori sangat setuju, dan materi dianggap sangat menarik dengan skor 72% dalam kategori sangat setuju. Observasi langsung di Suku Badui memberikan pengalaman nyata bagi guru.
Performance Measurement of Outbound Logistics in the Fertilizer Industry for Distribution Activities Based on Performance Of Activity (POA) Model and Analytical Hierarchy Process(AHP) Method
Authors: Rizky Anggraini Della Afi , Farida Pulansari  , Nur Rahmawati
Published: July 2024

This research presents problems in the fertilizer industry with the goal of knowing the performance of fertilizer distribution. The outbound logistics process in fertilizer distribution activities is important, because it is connected to the process of delivering fertilizer products to consumers. However, in carrying out fertilizer distribution activities, there are problems that occur due to the mismatch of warehouse capacity over storage and differences in estimated delivery time. This situation results in missed fertilizer supplies for consumers. This research uses KPI criteria based on the Performance Of Activity (POA) model and performance weighting with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method to determine the value of the Company's outbound logistics performance. The discussion with company experts resulted in 12 KPI indicators based on POA criteria consisting of cost, time, capacity, capability, productivity, utility, and outcome. After weighting with the AHP method, the total outbound logistics performance of  85,918 is included in the good category and can still be improved in the excellent category by giving recommendations for improvement. So, further research can be made collaborating the AHP method with other methods such as the SCOR method to simplify the selection of supply chain process activities or using the Fuzzy AHP method to reduce the subjectivity of the research.
The Impact of IT Evolution on Industries and Workforce Skills: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: M Jayathilake Hansinie , Said Hazem , Edinam Botsyoe Lily
Published: July 2024

Aim/Purpose:
To investigate the impact of the evolution of Information Technology on global workforce skills and explore emerging approaches that address the IT talent shortage faced by diverse companies in finding skilled IT workers.

Background:
This paper explores diverse approaches to bridge the skilled IT workers shortage gap, especially in the context of the widening gap following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study emphasizes the need to consistently leverage business and information technology strategies for competitive advantage.

Methodology:
This study followed the systematic literature review methodology on 809 articles from ACM, IEEE Xplore, and Scopus digital libraries by utilizing an integrative mixed methods approach with topic modeling and manual content analysis.

Contribution:
This paper aims to understand and describe the impact of the evolution of the IT industry on its workforce. It contributes additional evidence to our understanding of IT workforce development to support researchers and educators working towards developing effective strategies to bridge the IT talent gap.

Findings:
On the one hand, the study finds that the evolution of the IT industry produces a shift in required skills and knowledge, resulting in workers needing to adapt and embrace lifelong learning. On the other hand, the evolution of IT creates new opportunities for workers and results in a more globalized and interconnected workforce.

Recommendations for Practitioners:
Practitioners are recommended to adapt to the shifting skills landscape, encourage lifelong learning, explore new opportunities for workers, and embrace a more globalized workforce.

Recommendations for Researchers:
Researchers are encouraged to further explore the identified themes and delve into the nuances of the evolving impact of information technology on workforce skills.

Impact on Society:
The findings have implications for industry growth, emphasizing the importance of aligning business and IT strategies to address the shortage of skilled IT workers on a global scale.

Future Research:
Future research should focus on the continuous evolution of information technology and its impact on workforce skills, considering the identified themes as a foundation for further exploration.
Information Technology and the Complexity Cycle
Authors: R Gill Tommy , Gill Grandon
Published: July 2024

Aim/Purpose: In this paper we propose a framework identifying many of the unintended consequences of information technology and posit that the increased complexity brought about by IT is a proximate cause for these negative effects.

Background: Builds upon the three-world model that has been evolving within the informing science transdiscipline.

Methodology: We separate complexity into three categories: experienced complexity, intrinsic complexity, and extrinsic complexity.

With the complexity cycle in mind, we consider how increasing complexity of all three forms can lead to unintended consequences at the individual, task and system levels. Examples of these consequences are discussed at the individual level (e.g., deskilling, barriers to advancement), the task level (e.g., perpetuation of past practices), as well as broader consequences that may result from the need to function in an environment that is more extrinsically complex (e.g., erosion of predictable causality, shortened time horizons, inequality, tribalism).

We conclude by reflecting on the implications of attempting to manage or limit increases of complexity.

Contribution: Shows how many unintended consequences of IT could be attributed to growing complexity.

Findings: We find that these three forms of complexity feed into one another resulting in a positive feedback loop that we term the Complexity Cycle. As examples, we analyze ChatGPT, blockchain and quantum computing, through the lens of the complexity cycle, speculating how experienced complexity can lead to greater intrinsic complexity in task performance through the incorporation of IT which, in turn, increases the extrinsic complexity of the economic/technological environment.

Recommendations for Practitioners: Consider treating increasing task complexity as an externality that should be considered as new systems are developed and deployed.

Recommendation for Researchers: Provides opportunities for empirical investigation of the proposed model.

Impact on Society: Systemic risks of complexity are proposed along with some proposals regarding how they might be addressed.

Future Research: Empirical investigation of the proposed model and the degree to which cognitive changes created by the proposed complexity cycle are necessarily problematic.
Development of Interactive Learning Media Based on Articulate Storyline 3 Towards the Learning Outcomes of Integrated Science (IPAS) on the Subject of Energy Sources and Cultural Diversity
Authors: Andi Pramono Eko , Budi Prastowo Sri Handono , Ketut Budiastra
Published: July 2024

This study aims to investigate the validity, effectiveness, and student response to the development of Interactive Learning Media (MPI) based on Articulate Storyline 3 in the subject of Natural & Social Sciences (IPAS) with a focus on the material of Energy Sources and Indonesian Cultural Diversity and efforts to preserve it. The research problem formulation includes: (1) What is the validity of Articulate Storyline 3-based Interactive Learning Media; (2) What is the effectiveness of student learning outcomes when using Articulate Storyline 3-based Interactive Learning Media; (3) What is the student response to the use of Articulate Storyline 3-based Interactive Learning Media. The results showed that 95% of users were satisfied with the development of this application. This shows a high level of satisfaction with the learning media used. In addition, this study also found that the use of Interactive Learning Media based on Articulate Storyline 3 has had a positive impact on student learning outcomes, with a 13% increase in understanding of IPAS material on Energy Sources and Cultural Diversity and efforts to preserve them. These results show that the use of interactive media in the learning process can improve learning effectiveness and student learning outcomes. This research makes an important contribution to the development of innovative and effective learning methods at the primary school level, particularly in the Natural & Social Sciences subjects of the independent curriculum, as well as in promoting students' understanding of Indonesia's energy sources and cultural diversity and efforts to preserve them.
استخدام الخوارزميات الجينية لتحسين أداء الأجهزة الطبية
Authors: Kamel Muntadhar , Mahdi Faris
Published: July 2024

Medical devices suffer from malfunctions and sudden stops during work. Device malfunctions in general have become increasing, especially after the policy of factories producing these devices has become to rely not on the selling price of this device, but rather on the price of spare materials. Limits can be set for sudden malfunctions using a genetic algorithm to improve reliability. devices, increasing the value of the reliability function of the devices under study, and reducing the total maintenance costs, which in turn contributes to prolonging the life of the beneficiary. The exponential distribution was relied upon to build the reliability system, and it was considered that vacation and operating times are distributed according to the exponential distribution. Data related to the devices in the research sample, which numbered four devices, were analyzed to calculate the reliability of these devices during the period of field living, and then a preventive maintenance plan was designed for each device. The reliability of the exponential distribution of the system was estimated based on the genetic algorithm method, being the best estimation method.
إدارة المزاج التسويقي مدخل لتعزيز سعادة الزبون: دراسة استطلاعية لآراء عيّنة من زبائن الشركات السياحية في سهل نينوى
Authors: Lukman Suhail , Abbas Mazin
Published: July 2024

The main objective of the study is to identify the role of the marketing mood management strategy in enhancing customer happiness from the point of view of a sample of customers of tourism companies in the Nineveh plain, in order to reach a set of conclusions and provide a number of recommendations that may help the relevant organizations to improve the level of services provided by them, including it contributes to enhancing customer satisfaction and achieving happiness. The research adopted the descriptive approach by reviewing the relevant literature , as well as the analyzing the opinions of customers of the companies in the research sample. The research reached a number of conclusions, the most important of which was the existence of positive relationship between the research variable ( Management Marketing mood and customer happiness) at the aggregate level, in addition ti the positive impact of managing customer mood on customer happiness at the aggregate level. In the context of this, a number of recommendations were presented, the most important of which is the necessity of working to enhance the positive relationship between the customer and the brand through managing marketing mood.
Adolescents' Participation in Drug Addiction Interventions, Individual Perceptions, and Attitudes towards Recovery: A Scoping Review
Authors: Ezerioha Anthony , Mohammadnezhad Masoud
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Adolescents recovering from substance use problems face significant psycho-social challenges. These challenges can affect their recovery progress, overall well-being, and integration into the society. Due to paucity studies, this study aimed to identify the perceptions and attitude towards recovery among adolescents participating in drug addiction interventions. Methods: This systematic review study applied a complete search of relevant databases, including Scopus, Embase, Cinahl, and PubMed/Medline using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The search was limited to articles published in English language, between 2013 and 2023, and focused on adolescents drug addiction. Twelve articles were critically appraised using Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) for qualitative studies and Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools. The results were synthesised using a thematic analysis. Results: The findings identify that adolescents in addiction recovery face several challenges, including stigmatisation, social isolation, self-doubt, and difficulties accessing and maintaining treatment. The findings also point out that supportive relationships, culturally sensitive treatment approaches and interventions to combat self-stigma can play a critical role in promoting resilience and recovery for adolescents in recovery. Conclusion: The comprehensive review brings us up to speed on the challenging experiences young people recovering from addiction in different addiction intervention go through, it underscores the importance of supportive relationships and encourages strengthening of interventions that mitigate against stigmatization.
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Nonunion in Open Tibial Shaft Fracture among Patients Treated with External Fixation in Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital
Authors: Misganaw Abiy , Belay Worku , Hailu Getachew , Misganaw Tadesse
Published: July 2024

Background: The definitive treatment of open tibial shaft fractures remains challenging and nonunion after treatment of open tibial shaft fractures with external fixation complicates a significant proportion of cases. There are varying rates of occurrence of nonunion and the prevalence is not well known in Ethiopia. The objective of the study is to assess the prevalence and associated factors of nonunion in open tibial shaft fractures treated with EX FIX in TGSH. Methods: The study was conducted using a cross-sectional study in patients with open tibial shaft fractures who were admitted and treated with external fixation in the Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital orthopedics department from January 1, 2019, to January 29, 2021. The study involved 75 patients, which was the total number of cases in the study period and fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Bivariate and multiple variable logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the association between variables. The degree of association between variables was determined at the p-value of <0.05. Results: The overall prevalence of nonunion in open tibial shaft fractures treated with external fixation in TGSH was 21.3%. The severity of the injury, presence of wound infection, and treatment factors affect the occurrence of nonunion. It occurs in 9 of 19 (47.4%) Gustilo-Anderson grade IIIB fractures and 6 of 48 (12.5%) Gustilo-Anderson grade IIIA fractures. A delay in soft tissue covering of Gustilo-Anderson grade IIIB fracture of 15 days or more increases the nonunion rate to 72.7%. Nonunion occurred in 41.7% of cases with SSI and 11.8% of cases without SSI. Gustilo-Anderson grade (AOR=4.85, CI 95%: 1.31-18.01), surgical site infection (AOR=4.12, CI 95%: 1.11-15.26), and time until coverage of bone of Gustilo-Anderson grade IIIB fracture (AOR=18.23, CI 95%: 1.17-284.8) have statistically significant association with nonunion. Conclusion and Recommendation: External fixation use for definitive treatment of open tibial fractures should be disfavored as the prevalence of nonunion in open tibial shaft fractures treated with EX FIX is higher than other previous studies done in European and Asian countries. Gustilo-Anderson grade of injury, surgical site infection, and time from injury to bone coverage of Gustilo-Anderson grade IIIB fractures were found to be statistically significantly associated with the occurrence of nonunion. Therefore, attention should be given to early soft tissue reconstruction of exposed bones to establish a favorable environment for bone healing and to make treatment with internal fixations possible. Better management of wounds to minimize surgical site infections is required for better healing of open tibial shaft fractures. Prospective studies are also recommended on the issue.
Thematic Review of Studies on Distance Education Conducted Between 2020 and 2023
Authors: Özaydın Özkara Betül
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine the articles published in the journals "Distance Education", "American Journal of Distance Education", and "The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning" between March 2020 and March 2023 within the field of distance education. Thus, an analysis of the primary topics and methodological trends in distance education during the intense period of the pandemic has been conducted. Thematic analyses previously conducted in this field were reviewed to create a data collection form, which was then used to evaluate 285 studies. The study revealed that the majority of articles were authored by two or three individuals, focusing predominantly on micro-level topics, with instructional design being the most studied area. Quantitative methods were predominantly favored as the primary research approach, and studies involving undergraduate students were the most prevalent. In terms of data collection methods, studies using existing scales/surveys alongside system records, grades, or other developed instruments ranked the highest. Descriptive and inferential analyses were identified as the most frequently used data analysis methods. The majority of articles examined had between 41 and 60 references. The study highlighted a concentration of research at the higher education level, suggesting the need for increased research at other educational levels.
Investigation into Theoretical Knowledge Levels of Fine Arts Faculty Students in the Field of Plastic Arts
Authors: Yazgın Yücel
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the theoretical knowledge levels of fine arts faculty students in the field of plastic arts. The population of the study consists of undergraduate students in fine arts faculties. The sample consists of 131 students enrolled in one private university longitudinally and three state universities cross-sectionally. Data were collected using a knowledge level measurement form consisting of forty multiple-choice questions. IBM SPSS 25.0 software was utilized for all statistical analyses. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were employed to analyze variables. The normal distribution assumption of variables was tested using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, which indicated that normal distribution was not met. When examining the differentiation of group scores based on personal information, Mann-Whitney U test was used for pairwise comparisons between two groups, while the Kruskal-Wallis H test was employed for comparisons involving three or more groups. Longitudinal data collected from private university students over four years were analyzed to determine whether there was differentiation in knowledge accumulation over years. The research findings indicated that there was no significant differentiation in average test scores between private university and state university 1 students. However, significant differentiation was found in average test scores between state university 2 and state university 3 students. Despite the statistical significance of average test scores among students from these universities, it was observed that approximately half of the participants correctly answered only about half of the forty knowledge level questions. Given that some of the knowledge level questions pertain to information that extends back to preschool and basic education periods, it is evident that visual arts education needs to be reconsidered not only at the university level but across all levels of education. Preparation of instructional programs that facilitate effective and lasting learning is crucial.
DEVELOPMENT OF NASAL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FOR SYSTEMIC EXPOSURE: USE OF PERMEATION ENHANCERS TO ACHIEVE TARGET PRODUCT PROFILE
Authors: Vlasenko I.V. , Menshutina N.V.
Published: July 2024

In recent years, special attention has been paid to non-invasive parenteral routes of administration, which are an alternative to injectable drugs, as well as other dosage forms whose effectiveness and safety may be compromised by the administration route. At the same time, there is a paradigm shift in relation to nasal dosage forms: they are no longer considered as primarily drugs exhibiting local effects, and an increasing number of nasal medici-nal products with systemic action are appearing on the market. There is a growing interest to the nasal delivery due to the possibility of maximizing the therapeutic potential of active substances that have proven themselves in clinical practice, for example, by quick targeted action to the site of the pathological process, increased bioavailability of the drug and reduced possible side effects. The nasal cavity as a site for systemic drug absorption has anatomical and physiological features that include a relatively large surface area, a porous endothelial basement membrane, a highly vascularized epithelial layer, high total blood flow, lack of first-pass metabolism, and easy access. Therefore, the development of a convenient (nasal) dosage form of the drug with a rapid onset of action is a promising approach. When developing a new pharmaceutical product, the factors that determine bioavaila-bility should be taken into account and addressed by appropriate formulation and delivery techniques: the use of mucoadhesive components or sub-stances that modulate mucociliary clearance, variation of the viscosity or osmolarity, or selection of an appropriate dosing device. Improving intrana-sal absorption is a promising direction for obtaining drugs with improved consumer properties. In addition to the functional properties of the formula-tions, safety aspects must also be taken into account. The article provides an analysis of the limiting factors for nasal preparations, strategies for in-creasing bioavailability, permeation enhancement mechanisms, and provides examples of the application of permeation enhancers used in developed and commercially available drugs. This review gives an idea on possible to use in nasal formulations permeation enhancers which have different mode of actions.
DETERMINATION OF THE LEVEL OF CIRCULATING ENDOTHELIAL CELLS AND THE EXPRESSION OF ADHESIVE P-SELECTIN AS PROGNOSTIC MARKERS OF THE SEVERITY OF PSORIASIS
Authors: Shelamova D.A. , Gaikovaya L.B.
Published: July 2024

Introduction. Psoriasis is one of the most pressing problems of dermatologists, it accounts for up to 30% of all skin diseases. The study of the pathogenesis of psoriasis is currently due to an increase in the number of severe, disabling forms of the disease. The purpose of the study. To evaluate the prognostic significance of markers of endothelial dysfunction and platelet functional activity in patients depending on the severity of psoriasis. Materials and methods. The study included 80 patients with vulgar psoriasis (40 women and 40 men) with a course of moderate severity (n=33, PASI – 17±5, DLQI-7±2)), and severe (n=47, PASI -30±7, DLQI-16±3). The average age is 48±15 years. Circulating endothelial cells and P-selectin on platelets were determined on an FC500 flow cytometer (Beckman Coulter). Results. In patients with moderate and severe psoriasis, a statistically significant increase in the level of circulating endothelial cells was found (10 [7.5-11.5]/3x105 WBC) and (14 [7.0-19.5]/3x105 WBC), respectively, compared with the control group (3.0 [1.0-5.0]/3x105 WBC), p 0.001. The number of platelets with P-selectin expression (1.9% [1.25-2.65]) in patients with moderate severity and (3.2% [1.5-5.4]) with severe course was significantly higher than in the control group (0,9% [0,7-1,7]). Correlation analysis showed that the level of P-selectin is directly correlated with the level of circulating endothelial cells. To increase the prognostic significance of these laboratory parameters and assess the severity of the condition, a ROC analysis was performed with the construction of ROC curves and the calculation of the area under the curve (AUC). Conclusion. It was found that the level of P-selectin is a more sensitive prognostic marker of the severity of psoriasis, and the number of circulating endothelial cells is a specific prognostic marker for the development of possible cardiovascular outcomes.
PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADHESIVE GEL BASED ON A BIODEGRADABLE NATURAL COMPLEX
Authors: Rytchenkov S.V. , Poroisky S.V. , Stepanova E.F. , Tatarenko-Kozmina T. Y. , Pleten A.P.
Published: July 2024

Introduction. One of the most important issues in the development and improvement of pharmacy is the creation of original and increasing the ef-fectiveness of existing dosage forms. At the same time, there is justifiable interest in the group of application dosage forms (ADF), which have many advantages, both biopharmaceutical and technological and economic in nature. At the same time, the most significant and promising within this group are dosage forms such as gels and films. Purpose of the study – development of optimal composition, adhesive gel technology, pharmacological confirmation of effectiveness on a model of intestinal anastomosis. Material and methods. To obtain an adhesive gel, compositions based on Na-CMC (0.5–1.5%), Na-alginate (0.5–1.5%) and chitosan (1–3%) were prepared. The osmotic capacity of the gels was studied using a model of dialysis through a semipermeable membrane. The adhesive properties of the gel were determined on an experimental model of intestinal anastomosis by the time of localization of the film-gel complex at the site of application. The biodegradation properties of the film-gel complex were also studied in in vitro and in vivo experiments. Results. A 1.5% gel based on Na-CMC has a greater capacity compared to other prototypes, capable of absorbing up to 12.56% of moisture from its own weight. Gel based on Na-alginate (1.5%) absorbs up to 10.20%, and chitosan (3.0%) – up to 11.05% moisture. The “film-gel” complex based on chitosan gel (3.0%) did not migrate from the site of application within 128 hours, which indicates its satisfactory adhesive properties, since the time during which the complex was at the site of localization corresponds to the critical time the period during which coronary artery failure most often oc-curs. The film-gel complex biodegraded in the blood plasma of rats within 136 hours, and remained in the abdominal cavity of rats at the site of appli-cation for up to 7 days. Conclusions. Comparative studies of various models of adhesive gels obtained on different bases were carried out: Na-CMC (1.5%), Na-alginate (1.5%) and chitosan (3.0%) and showed the advantages of a gel based on chitosan in relation to its ability to ensure film fixation at the application site.
EFFECT OF OPIOID PEPTIDE ANALOG ON ANIMAL BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES UNDER EXPERIMENTAL CONDITIONS ALLOXANE DIABETES MELLITUS
Authors: Krintsova T.A. , Tsibizova A.A. , Sergalieva M.U. , Samotrueva M.A.
Published: July 2024

The aim is to assess the effect of the opioid peptide dalargin on the behavioral responses of laboratory animals under the conditions of experimental alloxane diabetes mellitus. Material and methods. The experiment was performed on nonlinear white male rats weighing 280-290 g. Laboratory animals were divided into several groups: 1 – control group, which received water for injection daily by intraperitoneal administration (control), 2 – animals with alloxane diabetes mellitus; group 3 – diabetic individuals treated with dalargin for 21 days intraperitoneally at a dose of 100 mkg/kg/day starting one month after alloxan administration. Diabetes mellitus was modeled by intraperitoneal administration of alloxane to pre-starved animals for 24 hours at a dose of 100 mg/kg once (dose worked out in preliminary studies). Assessment of the severity and dynamics of individual behavioral acts, as well as the level of emotional-behavioral reactivity of animals, was carried out using psychopharmacological tests: "Raised cruciform labyrinth" and "Dark light chamber." Results. When dalargin was administered to animals under the conditions of alloxane diabetes mellitus, an increase in motor activity and cognitive activity was noted, which indicated a decrease in anxiety that was observed during the development of experimental diabetes mellitus. Conclusion. Based on the results obtained from the study of the effect of the opioid peptide dalargin on the behavioral responses of laboratory animals under the conditions of experimental alloxane diabetes mellitus, it was found that the investigational drug has psychocorregative, antidepressant and anxiolytic effects.