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Pengaruh Kompetensi Profesional Guru PAK terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas VIII SMP N 1 STTU Julu Tahun Pembelajaran 2023/2024
Authors: Sabda Lestari Berutu  , Rida Gultom  , Franskoy Rio Naibaho
Published: September 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of PAK teacher's professional competence on the learning outcomes of VIII grade students of SMP N 1 STTU Julu in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The research hypothesis is that there is an influence of PAK teacher's professional competence on the learning outcomes of VIII grade students of SMP N 1 STTU Julu in the 2023/2024 Learning Year. The study population was all VIII grade students of SMP N 1 STTU Julu as many as 44 people, because the subjects in this study were less than 100 so this study was a population study. Data were collected with a closed questionnaire of 20 items prepared by the author based on variable indicators according to expert theory. The questionnaire test was conducted on 32 class VIII students at Pakpak Kirana GKPPD Foundation SMPTK using 20 questionnaire items and after being tested the results of the validity of the questionnaire test were known to the value of rcount> table = 0.395-0.715> 0.349 there are 20 questionnaire items that can be used as research instruments. And the reliability of the questionnaire test which is at a value of 0.877. has been tested for validity and reliability. The results of data analysis show that there is a positive and significant influence between the influence of the professional competence of PAK teachers on the learning outcomes of students in class VIII of SMP N 1 STTU Julu Learning Year 2023/2024. With the relationship test obtained rcount> rtable, namely 0.329>0.297, with a significant relationship test tcount> ttable, namely 2.391>2.021 the coefficient of determination is 10.82%. This means that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. This study suggests that teachers should always improve their professional competence as a PAK Teacher, so that the learning outcomes of Class VIII students of SMP N 1 STTU Julu Learning Year 2023/2024 will be better.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Script Terhadap Keaktifan Belajar Pendidikan Agama Kristen Siswa Kelas VIII SMP N 1 Tarutung Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara Tahun Pembelajaran 2023/2024
Authors: Agustina Manik  , Oktober Tua Aritonang  , Sudirman lase  , Tianggur Medi Napitupulu  , Goklas J. Manalu
Published: September 2024

The aim of this research is to find out more about the influence of the Cooperative Script Learning Model on the Learning Activeness of Christian Religious Education for Class VIII Students of SMP N 1 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency for the 2023/2024 Academic Year. The research method used is a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design research type in the form of "One Shot Case Study". The population is the entire class VIII of SMP Negeri 1 Tarutung, North Tapanuli Regency, 157 people for the 2023/2024 academic year and a sample of 32 people was determined using the purposive sample technique.
Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Kristen (PAK) Dalam Implementasi Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Teknologi Untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Siswa
Authors: Anarasian A. Rapa  , Dyulius Thomas Bilo
Published: September 2024

Technology-enhanced interactive learning in Christian religious education holds great potential for enhancing students' learning motivation and understanding of Christian values. This article discusses the crucial role of Christian Religious Education (CRE) teachers in designing and implementing this approach, as well as the challenges encountered in the process. Interactive learning leverages tools and platforms such as Classpoint, Slido, and other applications to create a dynamic and contemporary learning environment. Teachers are tasked with selecting and adapting Christian religious content that meets students' needs while utilizing interactive features to enhance student engagement. Challenges including limited technology access, inadequate technological skills, and resistance to change are also addressed within the context of technology integration in religious education. By combining technological innovation with appropriate pedagogical approaches, teachers can maximize the potential of interactive learning to create meaningful and effective learning experiences that deepen students' understanding and application of Christian values in everyday life.
An Unusual Complication of Mastoiditis: Luc's Abscess
Authors:   Aditum Publishing LLC, Ahmed Saleh Raneem
Published: September 2024

Luc's abscess, historically attributed to the work of Henri Luc, stands out as a rare but significant otitis media complication in pediatric patients. It manifests as a subperiosteal abscess beneath the temporalis muscle, typically following middle ear infection spread. The case underscores the rarity of Luc's abscess and its distinct clinical presentation, especially in the absence of pus, which is unusual for such infections. The patient's diabetic condition necessitated a tailored approach to management, highlighting the importance of considering underlying health conditions in pediatric mastoiditis and its complications.
ESL STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES IN PRODUCING SPOKEN LANGUAGE DURING CLASS: IDENTIFYING FACTORS
Authors: Sandoval Guerra Arlene
Published: September 2024

Communication is one of the most important skills humans possess. Adult need to be competent in oral communication during all facets of life, especially for education, where students must express themselves. Communication becomes harder when trying to learn a second language. When English learners attempt to speak, they face challenges that reduce their probabilities to communicate their ideas clearly. Classrooms tend to be nousy but grow quiet when English students are required to participate; they have a hard time communicating their thoughts and opinions during class. What challenges student's spoken abillities? Language instruction intends to provide learners the necessary knowledge to speak English properly, thus, learners are required to take grammar and pronunciation courses where activities like conversation, speeches, presentations, or impromptus are included. These activities require the production of spoken language. This article's purpose is to list factores that negatively influence spoken performance during class by some English language degree students at Universidad Tecnológica Oteima. By identifying the elementos that have an impact on English student's spoken perfomance, professors may be better equipped to address there issues and have a greater participation in classes where student's oral production is required.
IMPACTO DE LAS APLICACIONES WEB, EN EL CONTROL DE SALUD DE TRANSPORTISTAS
Authors: Castillo Herrera Oscar , Vigil Samaniego Daniel H.
Published: September 2024

Los conductores del sector público de transporte panameño carecen de un control peri´ódico de su estado de salud, situación que podría causarles una gran cantidad de enfermedades crónicas, e incluso la muerte. Por otro lado, en los últimos años ha sido evidente la gran evoluci´on que ha experimentado el sector salud en cuanto a su digitalización, especialmente en el desarrollo de aplicaciones web y móviles para el control y seguimiento del estado de salud de pacientes. Es por ello que ante la ausencia en nuestro País de programas que propongan una solución a esta delicada situación, se expone el desarrollo del presente artículo de investigación, que tiene como objetivo, realizar una revisión bibliográfica de la literatura existente, en lo referente a la utilización de aplicaciones web en el control periódico de salud en transportistas. Finalmente, los resultados obtenidos y discutidos en este artículo nos indican que la utilización de aplicaciones web para el control de salud, tendrían un impacto realmente significativo en el control periódico de salud de los conductores transportistas panameños.
TENDENCIAS ACTUALES Y DESAFÍOS EN EL NIVEL DE CONOCIMIENTO DE CIBERSEGURIDAD EN USUARIOS
Authors: Solís Tejedor Bohen G. , Trejos Valdés Michael E.
Published: September 2024

La ciberseguridad se ha convertido en una preocupación creciente en la sociedad actual, ya que el uso de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación ha aumentado exponencialmente en los últimos años, por lo tanto, un número cada vez mayor de personas utiliza dichas tecnologías, exponiendo su información personal en línea, por lo que, probablmenete desconocen los riesgos que esti implica.. Se diseñó un estudio del tipo revisión narrativa. Metodológicamente se indararon en las bases de datos EBSCO y el buscador Google Académico, empleando la metodoloía PRISMA, usando los términos:"nivel de conocimiento en ciberseguridad en usuarios" y "conocimiento en ciberseguridad". De las 47 fuentes inicialmente buscadas, se analizaron 7 documentos (5 articulos)
Estrés Laboral y Trastornos Músculo Esqueléticos en Docentes
Authors: Flores España Ximena del Cisne , Armijos Reyes Josselyn Daniela , Castillo Solano Cecibel Mercedes
Published: September 2024

En el dinámico mundo de la educación, donde los docentes dedican sus días a moldear mentes jóvenes y a enfrentar constantes desafíos educativos, existe una realidad subyacente que a menudo pasa desapercibida. El impacto del estrés laboral en la salud musculoesquelética de estos profesionales dedicados a la docencia está en riesgo debido a las posturas estáticas, el manejo repetitivo de documentos y la tensión emocional asociada con el trabajo. El estrés crónico, derivado de la presión por cumplir con los estándares académicos y lidiar con la diversidad en el aula, contribuye directamente a la manifestación de estos trastornos. El presente estudio es de tipo analítico, de corte transversal con enfoque cuantitativo, pretende establecer la prevalencia de las variables estrés laboral y trastornos músculo esqueléticos en docentes. El universo lo constituyeron 50, el muestreo fue probabilístico aleatorio simple, los instrumentos usados fueron el Test de estrés laboral y el Cuestionario Nórdico de Kuorinka. Dentro de los aspectos bioéticos este estudio se ejecutó mediante el consentimiento informado de la OMS. En los resultados se obtuvo una proporción significativa, el 48% de los docentes, experimenta niveles de estrés laboral alto, este hallazgo subraya una preocupante prevalencia de condiciones laborales que generan tensiones afectando tanto la salud como el desempeño profesional.
Order Statistics and ML Estimators of a 3-Component Mixture of Power Distribution: A Simulation Study
Authors: Waqas Umar , Ahmad Hafiz Bilal , Shahzad Amir , Ali Nazakat
Published: September 2024

The probability density functions of , and order statistics are explored in this study. Also, the moments, their mean and variance of , and order statistics are derived. The Maximum Likelihood (ML) method is employed to estimate the parameters, and a system of non-linear equations is solved to derive the limiting expressions of the ML estimators and their variances, utilizing Fisher’s information matrix. A detailed numerical analysis of the ML estimators’ performance is carried out through a Monte Carlo simulation for various sample sizes, test termination times, and parameter values. Additionally, the practical applicability of the 3-component mixture of Power distributions is demonstrated by estimating the ML parameters using real-world data. The study's results indicated that maximum likelihood estimators based on complete (uncensored) data perform significantly better than those based on censored data. Additionally, the estimators derived from uncensored data are more dependable and precise.
STRATEGI PROMOSI UNIVERSITAS UNTUK MENARIK PERHATIAN CALON MAHASISWA
Authors: Afifah Hana
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran strategi promosi universitas dalam menarik calon mahasiswa untuk mendaftar. Penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara semi-struktural satu lawan satu dengan mahasiswa universitas saat ini di sekitar Purbalingga sebagai partisipan. Jumlah partisipan ditentukan berdasarkan saturasi, dan data yang terkumpul diinterpretasikan secara harfiah. Wawancara yang telah ditranskripsi dianalisis menggunakan ATLAS.ti untuk menemukan tema-tema yang muncul. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi promosi yang paling menarik bagi mahasiswa untuk mendaftar adalah brosur cetak dan halaman Instagram media sosial, bersama dengan pesan pribadi melalui WhatsApp dan pesan langsung melalui Instagram. Penelitian ini bermaksud menunjukkan bahwa Generasi Z sebagai konsumen target universitas saat ini menghargai baik iklan digital maupun tradisional, selama itu memberikan informasi yang jelas, memiliki desain yang estetis, dan memberikan interaksi personal yang memberi mereka perasaan keterlibatan nyata tanpa harus mengunjungi kampus.
PELAKSANAAN VULVA HYGIENE SAAT MENSTRUASI PADA REMAJA
Authors: Susan Yanti , Nurhalimah  , Oktiany Thia
Published: September 2024

Menurut kemenkes 2018 di indonesia menunjukan bahwa sebanyak 5,2 juta remaja putri yang sering mengalami keluhan setelah menstruasi akibat tidak menjaga kebersihannya yaitu rasa gatal pada alat kelamin wanita dan berdasarkan data dari Puskesmas Pabuaran Kabupaten Cirebon Tahun 2021 terdapat 61% remaja putri yang mengalami gatal di daerah genetalia saat menstruasi.Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu pelaksanaan vulva hygiene saat menstruasi pada remaja di wilayah kerja puskesmas pabuaran kabupaten cirebon.
Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif. Populasi yang digunakan adalah remaja putri yang sudah menstruasi di Desa Jatirenggang Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Pabuaran sebanyak 200 remaja dan Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Purposive Sampling didapatkan 66 responden. Instrument yang digunakan berupa lembar kuesioner serta analisis data menggunakan analisis univariat.
Pelaksanaan vulva hygiene saat menstruasi pada remaja putri di Desa Jatirenggang Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Pabuaran Kabupaten Cirebon diperoleh hasil 41 Responden (62,1%) dengan kategori sesuai. Saran dalam hasil penelitian ini bidan melakukan edukasi tentang cara melakukan vulva hygiene saat menstruasi pada remaja putri di kegiatan penyuluhan
Implementation of Teacher Attendance Monitoring Application at SMK Ibnu Sina Batam
Authors: Arifin Nofri Yudi , Suri Ghea Paulina , Johan Dasman , Veza Okta , Larisang Larisang
Published: September 2024

This study aims to analyze and design a web-based teacher attendance monitoring application at SMK Ibnu Sina Batam. We expect this application to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of teacher attendance management through the use of digital technology. The research methods used include literature studies, interviews, and direct observation of the teacher attendance management process. We design the system using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), implement it using the CodeIgniter framework, and use MySQL as its database. We conduct testing using the Black Box method to verify that all functions operate as anticipated. The results show that this application can monitor teacher attendance in real-time and improve discipline. By cutting down on manual checks and enhancing transparency and accountability in school management, the implementation of this application significantly enhances the quality of education at SMK Ibnu Sina Batam.
A Systematic Review of Emerging Technologies in Shaping the Learning Environments
Authors: Farooqi Muhammad Tahir Khan , Hussain Rashid
Published: September 2024

In this digital age, society is always changing, and education is also changing in significant ways. This paper provides an in-depth review of how emerging technologies influence the formation of learning environments and predicts their influence on the future of education. Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and machine learning are the most prominent emerging technologies that are causing a revolution in educational paradigms. Emerging technologies are the combination of theory and practical. These technologies provide novel opportunities for personalized learning experiences, designed to accommodate a wide range of learning styles and facilities. The findings of this study shown that emerging technologies have positive impact on teaching and learning process. The findings of this study will useful for teachers, students and administrators to incorporate emerging technologies in teaching and learning process.
The Personal and In-Store Factors Influencing Impulse Buying Behavior
Authors: Nizam Kehkashan , Ali Ahmed , Iqbal Irfan , Akram Muhammad
Published: September 2024

The study aims to determine the influence of personal factors (i.e., money availability, time availability, family influence) on customer's impulse buying behavior in the Pakistan retail industry. Additionally, the study seeks to determine the influence of in-store factors (i.e., store environment, promotional activities, product attributes) on customer's impulse buying behavior in the Pakistan retail industry. Data was collected through an online survey questionnaire from Karachi, Pakistan, with a sample size of 305 respondents. The hypotheses were tested using SPSS and PLS-SEM statistical techniques. The study found a significant relationship between the examined factors—money availability, time availability, family influence, store environment, promotional activities, and product attributes—and impulse buying behavior. The results supported hypotheses H1 to H6, indicating that both personal and in-store factors significantly influence impulse buying behavior. This research contributes to the understanding of impulse buying behavior in the context of the Pakistan retail industry. By identifying key personal and in-store factors that drive impulse purchases, the study provides valuable insights for retail marketers to develop strategies that attract and retain customers, ultimately enhancing business performance.
Determining the relationship between nomophobia and health literacy in pregnant women
Authors: Çıtak Gizem , Alparslan Özgür , Yücel Yasemin
Published: September 2024

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between nomophobia and health literacy during pregnancy.
Methods: The population of our study consisted of pregnant women who applied to the Obstetrics Outpatient Clinic of a university hospital between 20.07.2022 and 20.08.2022. A total of 215 pregnant women who applied to the outpatient clinic between these dates and voluntarily accepted to participate in the study were included in the study. "Personal Information Form" consisting of 12 items, "Nomophobia Scale" and "Health Literacy Scale" were used as data collection tools. The data were collected by the researchers through face-to-face interview technique.
Results: The mean age of the pregnant women was 28.14±4.52 years. A significant relationship was found between nomophobia scale sub-dimension and total scores and age, educational status, place of residence, number of pregnancies, trimester and having problems during pregnancy (p
They Were Free: The Clear Error at the Core of Prigg v. Pennsylvania
Authors: Bock William
Published: September 2024

The archives of the Historical Society of Harford County in Maryland contain the records of the 1837 freedom trial of Margaret Morgan, the central character in Prigg v. Pennsylvania. These documents reveal stunning evidence of the life of freedom lived by Margaret and her six children whose status as enslaved persons was simply assumed by Justice Joseph Story in his Prigg opinion, which nationalized slavery and established a federally protected right for slaveholders to recapture enslaved persons. This paper argues that based on the testimony presented by Margaret during her 1837 freedom trial in Harford County, even under the laws of Maryland, Margaret presented sufficient evidence for her and her six children, Lucy, Elizabeth, Hester, Amanda, Charles, and infant daughter, Margaret Ann, to be adjudged free. Consequently, the Maryland jury filled with slaveholders who concluded Margaret and her six children were all slaves committed clear error – a clear error that Justice Story later rubber stamped as the full story in Prigg v. Pennsylvania.
By reviewing Margaret’s evidence proving that she and her six children were all free, the unconscionable reality that Prigg v. Pennsylvania was a fabricated test case is exposed. The reason that the evidence of Margaret’s life of freedom is sitting in the records of a Maryland historical society and never made it into the Supreme Court record is due to a series of sinister negotiations between the governments of Maryland and Pennsylvania that resulted in a special verdict stipulating as “fact” the falsehood that Margaret was a “slave for life.” In seeking to aggrandize federal power, Justice Story relied on this lie that Margaret was a “slave for life” to preempt state personal liberty laws, nationalize slavery, and subordinate the status of black Americans to a “species of property” subject to seizure and kidnapping into slavery on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line.
ASSESSMENT OF TÜRKİYE'S PROVINCES WITH HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE INDICATORS USING DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS AND HEALTH INDEX
Authors: Şimşek Ahmet Bahadır
Published: September 2024

Health systems assessment is critical to ensure the sustainability of health services. The interest of researchers in analysing health systems, which intensified during the pandemic, is motivated by the opportunity to identify weaknesses and propose changes. Health systems analyses provide valuable feedback for policy makers, especially in developing countries, which struggle with obstacles such as limited resources, financial constraints and deficiencies in health infrastructure. As a developing country, Türkiye has been striving to ensure equal access to health services through its health transformation programme. In the last decade, developments such as the increase in Syrian migrants and economic contraction have negatively affected this effort. This situation motivates the need to analyse the current situation in the Turkish health system and provide suggestions for improvement. The literature on the Turkish health system mostly focuses on broad health system indicators such as health service accessibility, efficiency, quality and user satisfaction. This study focuses on assessing the accessibility of health infrastructure resources. In the study, health infrastructure indicators related to the Turkish health system are evaluated on a province basis for the period from 2012 to 2021. The evaluation is based on the descriptive statistics of the dataset and the province-based health index. The findings show changing trends and gaps in access to health services with the increase in population in the period 2012-2021. Some variables (e.g. population per hospital and population per bed) show low variances, while others (e.g. population per intensive care bed) show large differences. These differences may indicate unequal development and investment in health infrastructure. For policy makers, they emphasise the need to develop policies to address these inequalities and to distribute resources equitably. Analysing the health index values shows inequalities in access to health resources in different provinces of Türkiye as a score. In particular, while some provinces such as Isparta and Bolu stand out with consistently high index scores, lower index scores in other provinces such as Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Ağrı and Şırnak indicate that inequalities in access to health services are faced. This index identifies changes and gaps in the distribution of health resources and shows policy makers priority areas for intervention.
VERİ ZARFLAMA ANALİZİ İLE HASTANE VERİMLİLİĞİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Güler Mürsel
Published: September 2024

Araştırmanın amacı veri zarflama analizi ile yataklı servisi olan hastane birimlerinin verimliliğinin ölçülmesidir. Bu kapsamda bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinde yataklı servislerin verimlilik düzeylerini ölçmek için; yataklı servislerde görevli uzmanlığını almış doktor sayısı, servisteki yatak sayısı, servisin toplam gideri, servisteki araştırma görevlisi doktor sayısı, serviste hastaların ortalama yattığı gün sayısı, öğretim üyelerinin toplam ders saati ve serviste çalışan yardımcı personel sayısı girdi olarak, servislerin gelirleri, servisteki akademisyenlerin yayın sayısı ve servisin tedavi ettiği hasta sayısı çıktı olarak veri zarflama analizi ile incelenmiştir. Araştırmanın evrenini yataklı servis ile hizmet veren tüm hastane birimleri oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma örneklemi olarak bir eğitim ve araştırma hastanesindeki yataklı hizmet veren birimler seçilmiştir. Analiz neticesinde beyin sinir cerrahisi, kadın hastalıkları ve doğum, kalp ve damar cerrahisi, ortopedi ve travmatoloji ve üroloji servisleri en verimli servisler olarak belirlenmiştir.
Ftalates and pesticides effects in maternal-infant health: a bibliographic review
Authors: Balbuena Vazqueza Andrea , Zavala-Cerna Maria G
Published: September 2024

"Due to its nutritional contribution and composition, breast milk is the ideal food for the newborn and up to 6 months of age, however mothers’ exposure to phthalates and pesticides could threaten its benefits; the purpose of this literature review will be to analyze the safety of breast milk after mother exposure to phthalates or pesticides.
For this literature review, Clinical Key, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases were consulted, articles in Spanish and English from 2011 to 2021 in humans were included, duplicate studies, studies conducted in animals, theses, case studies, books, guides, letters to the editor and non-relevant articles were excluded; 9657 articles were found, 9593 were eliminated and 64 were included.
There is evidence of the transmission of phthalates and pesticides to breast milk; due to their lipophilic capacity they are stored in the mammary glands and are excreted during lactation, their ability to interfere with normal hormonal processes and consequently produce adverse health effects confers them the term endocrine disruptors.
Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have established safety levels for consumption; since their prohibition and awareness of health effects, their use has decreased or has been replaced by other compounds.
The articles consulted indicate that despite the identification of pesticides and/or phthalates in breast milk, benefits outweigh health effects. Although more studies are needed to ensure that it remains safe."
Ciência, Ensino e Treino - A Unidade Necessária para o Sucesso de uma Escola de Natação
Authors: Vasconcelos Raposo António
Published: September 2024

Ciência, Ensino e Treino - A Unidade Necessária para o Sucesso de uma Escola de Natação
Lithuanian Jewish in 1941-1945: continuation of holocaust in Stutthoff concentration camp
Authors: Buchaveckas Stanislovas
Published: September 2024

Some of the Lithuanian Jews who survived the end of 1941, imprisoned and held in ghettos and labour or concentration camps, managed to stay alive until the summer of 1944 only to be sent to the Stutthof concentration camp as the German army was retreating from the Baltic States (Ostland). The fate of the Lithuanian Jews who survived the mass killings of the summer and autumn of 1941 and ended up in this place of suffering and death (next to the beautiful sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea, 3 km away from the Forest of Gods concentration camp) was different from with the winter of 1941–1942. It varied considerably even in the same ghetto, where isolated Jews were imprisoned during the period of so-called conditional stabilisation (from the end of 1941). Subsequently, the possibility of saving the life of a surviving Lithuanian Jewish Litvak family, several of its members, or at least one person, depended on various circumstances. These varied both within the ghetto itself and in the labour camps set up near the ghetto, in the form of companies operating in the surrounding settlements.
Holocaust in Lithuania: anti-Jewish pogroms in Kaunas on 25–29 June, 1941
Authors: Rukšėnas Alfredas
Published: September 2024

Anti-Jewish pogroms in Kaunas on 25-29 June, 1941 is a constituent part of the first stage of the genocide of Lithuanian Jews, which covers the period between the end of June and the beginning of August, 1941. On the 25th of June, when the pogroms started, the uprising in Kaunas had just come to an end (in other locations of Lithuania it was still taking place). On the same day the armed forces of the 16th army of Army Group North marched into Kaunas, the 812 Field Commandant’s Office was established. The establishment of the German military administration meant that the functions of the highest authorities that had been carried out until that time, i. e., for a very short time, by the Provisional Government of Lithuania, fell into its hands. The Germans recognised neither the Provisional Government of Lithuania nor Lithuania’s independence declared, and they treated the local administrative authorities that were started to be re-established during the uprising as subordinate to them.
Memoirs about cardinol Vincent
Authors: Tamkevičius Sigitas
Published: September 2024

In this text, the author shares his memories of Cardinal Vincentas Sladkevičius, the circumstances under which they met, the support the author received from the Cardinal after the Soviet government’s persecution, and how Cardinal Sladkevičius himself was persecuted by the Soviet government.
Disturb the silence: presentation of deportation and political imprisonment in Lithuanian literature in 1956-1968
Authors: Binkauskaitė Gretė
Published: September 2024

The depiction of the crimes against humanity committed during the first (1940–1941) and second (1944–1953) Soviet occupations under Stalin’s rule in the form of deportations and imprisonment in the Gulag camps in prose works submitted to publishing institutions during the period under review.
Memory of Soviet Repressions in the Kazakhstan Lithuanian Diaspora: Interpretations, Practices, Contexts
Authors: Šutinienė Irena
Published: September 2024

In this article, the focus is on the memory of repressions in the Kazakhstan Lithuanian diaspora, a large part of which consists of the descendants of Lithuanians who were subject to repression. Based on data from a survey of semi-structured interviews, the interpretations, evaluations, and practices for the memorialisation and commemoration of the memory of the repressions among the representatives of the diaspora are analysed. The connections of this memory with Kazakhstan’s dominant collective memory discourses and the Lithuanian narrative of the memory of repressions are discussed. The analysis reveals how discourses of the memory of the repressions in the country impact the memory of the descendant of the migrants.
Baltic and Polish Politicians in Exile and Their Vision of Post-War Peace Agreements in Eastern Europe, 1940–1945
Authors: Ilmjärv Magnus
Published: September 2024

The article examines two key topics: what vision the leading Baltic politicians in exile had of the post-war world order, and what vision Polish politicians in exile had of the post-war world order, specifically in terms of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and East Prussia. The main focus is on the Memel/Klaipėda question. The Vilnius question is also addressed to the extent that it is related to the Memel/Klaipėda question. This question is important for understanding the relations between Baltic and Polish émigré politicians during World War II. The article’s limited scope did not leave space for negotiations between the Soviet government and the Polish government-in-exile or between the Soviet government and the Lithuanian and Polish communists on the issue of East Prussia and Klaipėda. The article tries to avoid fundamental generalizations, and does not attempt to provide conclusive answers to many of the questions and problems that have arisen.
Improved Topical Delivery of Sorafenib-Meglumine Antimoniate: Elastic Nano-Liposomal Formulation for the Treatment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Authors: Nasir Khan  , Muhammad Junaid Dar  , Soumayya Aib  , Sidra Khalid  , Kashif Iqbal  , Ghulam Razaque
Published: September 2024

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a widespread parasitic disease with significant health and social impacts. Current systemic treatments have severe side effects, highlighting the need for effective topical alternatives.Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of sorafenib (SF) and meglumine antimoniate (MM) dual-loaded transferosomes (TRs) for topical treatment of CL.Methods: TRs were prepared using a thin film hydration method and incorporated into a carbopol gel. The formulations were characterized for vesicle size, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, and deformability index. In vivo and ex vivo skin permeation studies were conducted, along with anti-leishmanial efficacy testing on an intramacrophage amastigote model using BALB/c mice.Results: The TRs exhibited a vesicle size of 186.1 ± 65.89 nm, zeta potential of -27.9 mV, and entrapment efficiency of 71.7 ± 3.9% for MM and 78.6 ± 4.2% for SF. Ex vivo studies showed enhanced skin permeation with cumulative permeation of 327.6 ± 29.4 µg/cm² for MM and 291.6 ± 28.3 µg/cm² for SF. In vivo results indicated a significant reduction in lesion size (0.1 ± 0.12 mm) and parasite load (2.7 ± 0.3 log scale).Conclusion: The MM-SF dual-loaded TRs demonstrated effective topical delivery and therapeutic potential for CL, providing a promising alternative to systemic treatments.
Unveiling Patient Perspectives: A Quality Assessment of User Satisfaction in a Leading Private Hospital in Gujranwala, Pakistan
Authors: Omer Shujat Bhatti  , Nadeem Abrar Tayyab  , Nazia Iftakhar
Published: September 2024

Background: Inpatient departments are crucial for long-term patient care, requiring high-quality environmental conditions to ensure patient satisfaction. This study aimed to evaluate user satisfaction with the environmental quality of the male medical ward in Jinnah Memorial Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan.Objective: To assess the environmental quality and patient satisfaction within the male medical ward.Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from March to May 2019. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to 100 respondents, including patients, staff, and attendants. Observations and environmental assessments were performed, focusing on thermal comfort, lighting, air quality, and ward design. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25.Results: Only 28% of respondents were satisfied with thermal comfort, 40% with indoor air quality, 48% with acoustic control, and 30% with visual comfort. Issues highlighted included poor lighting, inadequate ventilation, and overcrowding, with 67% citing the hospital as expensive despite quality services.Conclusion: The study identified significant deficiencies in the environmental conditions of the male medical ward, necessitating targeted design interventions to improve patient satisfaction and overall healthcare quality.
The Influence of Celtis occidentalis L. Extract on Acetaminophen-Induced Nephrotoxicity by Mitigating Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Nephrotoxic Nephritis in Rabbits
Authors: Muhsin Abdul Muhsin , Dil Naz  , Sawaira Nazir  , Sahar Gul  , Shahdiar Khan  , Abdul Aziz Mian  , Waqas Ahmad  , Rizwanullah
Published: September 2024

Background: Paracetamol is a commonly available drug used as an analgesic and antipyretic. With or without a prescription, overdose can lead to severe complications such as hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and acute pancreatitis.Objective: This research aims to assess the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and renoprotective effects of the methanolic extract (met. ext.) of Celtis occidentalis leaves on paracetamol-induced nephrotoxicity in rabbits.Methods: Forty male rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were divided into eight groups, each comprising five individuals (n = 5). Groups I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII are the control, paracetamol (PCM) (2 g/kg), met. ext. (200 mg/kg), PCM (2 g/kg) + silymarin (50 mg/kg), silymarin (50 mg/kg), PCM (2 g/kg) + met. ext. (100 mg/kg), PCM (2 g/kg) + met. ext. (200 mg/kg), and PCM (2 g/kg) + met. ext. (300 mg/kg) groups, respectively. These elements were administered orally once a day after 12 hours of fasting. All animals were dissected after 21 days of experimentation.Results: Results demonstrate that paracetamol overdoses elevated the serum levels of creatinine, urea, and uric acid, caused oxidative stress by increasing the malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and decreased the antioxidant enzyme concentrations (total glutathione and superoxide dismutase). A significant decline in serum biomarkers was observed when treated with the met. ext. of C. occidentalis leaves as compared to the PCM group. The met. ext. of C. occidentalis leaves attenuated oxidative stress by decreasing MDA levels and enhancing antioxidant enzyme levels. It also ameliorated inflammation by decreasing the cytokine levels (IFN-γ and TNF-α). Paracetamol caused dramatic changes in renal histology, including inflammatory cell infiltration, degeneration of the tubular epithelium, glomerular congestion, and parenchymal tissue hemorrhage. These alterations were mitigated by C. occidentalis, as found in the control group.Conclusion: These findings suggest that C. occidentalis has strong nephroprotective potential, primarily enhancing the antioxidant defense system and reducing inflammatory and oxidative stress in the kidney. However, further research and clinical trials are needed to identify various active compounds for testing in future studies.
Konservative Wohlfahrtsstaaten in der Corona-Pandemie
Authors: Gecergün Danny
Published: September 2024

Wie haben Wohlfahrtsstaaten auf die Herausforderungen der Corona-Pandemie reagiert? Dieser Frage widmet sich die vorliegende Arbeit mit der Perspektive auf die konservativen Wohlfahrtstaaten Deutschland und Österreich. Dabei wird das Subsidiaritätsprinzip als Leitbild des konservativen Typus fokussiert und aus diesem drei Kernmerkmale – das Bedarfsprinzip, die Präferenz der personennäheren Entscheidungsebene sowie die Selbsthilfeorientierung - abgeleitet. Nach einer näheren Auseinandersetzung mit den potenziellen Einflüssen von krisenhaften Situationen auf Wohlfahrtsstaaten folgt der Vergleich von Einmalzahlungen in Deutschland und Österreich während der Corona-Pandemie. Dieser stellt sich vor dem Hintergrund der subsidiären Merkmale die Frage, welche Entwicklungen innerhalb des konservativen Wohlfahrtsstaatstypus anhand von Reaktionen auf die Corona-Pandemie sichtbar werden.
Enhancing employees’ grit through transformational leadership style and participation in decision-making education context
Authors: Macaspac Libertine Gertrude
Published: September 2024

The study aimed to investigate the influence of transformational leadership styles and employees’ participation in decision-making on the employees’ grit. To deepen the concepts, literatures were reviewed. The study used descriptive assessment and correlational research design. The population of the study was the employees of the institution and questionnaires were used to gather the data. Inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results of the study indicate that transformational leadership styles of administrators, employees’ participation in decision-making and employees’ grit were high. The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) showed that there is a significant correlation between transformational leadership style and employees’ grit and employees’ participation in decision-making and employees’ grit. Thus, the results suggest that sustaining or improving employees’ grit is to improve transformational leadership style and employees’ participation in decision-making.
Effectiveness of ICT integration in improving learners’ performance in the schools division of the city of Batac
Authors: Natividad Jr. Eldefonso , Ortal Jhon Rey , Garcia Allan , Sales Marilou
Published: September 2024

Information and communication technology (ICT) has revolutionized various aspects of modern society, and education is no exception. It is for this reason that this study explored the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration on learners' performance. Involving 443 teachers in the public schools of the Schools Division of the City of Batac, a descriptive-correlational research design was employed. A self-perception survey tool facilitated data collection, analyzed using means and Pearson's r. Results reveal a selective and intermittent pattern in teachers' ICT usage, emphasizing presentation software, online research, and search engines. Overall, schools exhibit high ICT integration, particularly in leadership support, alignment with curriculum goals, and promotion of active learning. A positive correlation links teachers' ICT patterns and the overall integration status, contributing to improved Mean Percentage Scores (MPS) among students. Recommendations include encouraging diverse ICT tool use, providing ongoing professional development, fostering innovation, allocating resources for equitable access, conducting regular assessments, and establishing partnerships with external organizations for expertise and resources in ICT integration.
IntelliVent: A Review on Enhancing Patient Care with Advanced Ventilation Systems
Authors: Nayak Sanjana
Published: September 2024

IntelliVent: Enhancing Patient Care with Advanced Ventilation System intends to revolutionize mechanical ventilation by creating an automated ventilator that uses an Ambu bag and has complete monitoring features. The system precisely sets and controls respiratory parameters such as tidal volume, respiratory rate, minute ventilation, peak and plateau pressures, I:E ratio, and FiO2 levels utilizing a DC motor-driven cam lever mechanism for precision Ambu bag compression. IntelliVent uses modern sensors to monitor important patient characteristics such as blood pressure, glucose levels, oxygen saturation, body temperature, and platelet count, allowing for dynamic modifications to match unique patient demands. The complex control software offers different ventilation modes and real-time feedback loops, which improves system adaptability and responsiveness. IntelliVent's user-friendly interface, which includes real-time visualization of critical parameters and vital signs, helps clinicians make informed judgments. This project seeks to provide a cost-effective, dependable, and adjustable ventilation solution that will improve patient care quality and efficiency in critical care settings. IntelliVent aims to ensure safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance through thorough calibration, bench testing, and clinical trials, thereby setting a new standard in mechanical ventilation technology.
LA REPRESENTATION DU COMMUNISME DANS L’OEUVRE DE PETRU DUMITRIU, OANA ORLEA ET MARIUS DANIEL POPESCU
Authors:   Université de Bucarest, Faculté de Lettres, VRÂNCEANU PAGLIARDINI Alexandra
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes the representation of Romanian communism in exile and migrant literature from the ‘60s to the early 2000. The three authors that are discussed here belong to three generations of Romanian writers and their literary works revolve around communism. There are some common themes in their novels, such as: society described as a prison, the destruction of human trust under the strain of communism, the dissolution of identity in the context of exile and migration, the obsessive desire to leave the country. Another similarity between these works is the fact that they use autofiction, in order to emphasize the text’s authenticity; but Dumitriu, Orlea, and Popescu transform their personal experience by using complex narrative techniques in order to express a more general reflection concerning aspects such as: the freedom of expression, the influence of dictatorial regime on society, the conflict between the writer and the political power.
Book Review - CLAUDE GAUVARD, 2023, Passionnément Moyen Âge. Plaidoyer pour le petit peuple, Paris: Éditions Tallandier, 308 p., ISBN 979-10-210-5416-5
Authors:   Universitatea din București, Facultatea de Litere, DUMITRESCU Laura
Published: September 2024

De ce și-au iubit francezii regii și cum s-a putut perpetua un model al subordonării de-a lungul multor secole, înainte ca Revoluția de la 1789, an al unei comoții sociale, să producă, în condiții parțial neelucidate, o schimbare radicală a raporturilor și a ierarhiilor umane? În ce măsură imaginarul privilegiilor și al pragmaticii afective pe care regele îl întreținea cu supușii săi a contribuit la perpetuarea sentimentului monarhic, cu care, înainte de a-și susține individualitatea sub influența programelor subiectiviste ale Renașterii, atâtea generații s-au identificat și în care au crezut? Când anume se naște sentimentul național în Franța și ce cadre ori evenimente îi favorizează cristalizarea?
Book Review - MIRCEA PĂDURARU, 2023, Fondul interzis. Incursiune în antropologia folclorului licențios. Volumul I, Iași: Editura Universității „Alexandru Ioan Cuza”, 308 p., ISBN 978-606-714-813-8
Authors:   Institutul de Etnografie şi Folclor „Constantin Brăiloiu” al Academiei Române, MOCANU Bogdan V.P.
Published: September 2024

Studiul lui Mircea Păduraru reprezintă un demers deosebit de curajos, deoarece își propune, direct și asumat, să demonteze unul dintre cele mai vechi și mai periculoase mituri ale etnologiei naționale, țăranul român. Un veritabil bun sălbatic autohton, țăranul român a fost dintotdeauna și, din nefericire, continuă să fie un construct ideologic: blând, primitor, trăind într-un cadru bucolic și într-o profundă comuniune cu natură, cântând doine acompaniat de fluier și de bucium. Această imagine a fost instrumentalizată politic de toate regimurile. A apărut pentru prima oară în pașoptism, a avut, de asemenea, rezonanță în comunism și încă mai este folosită și astăzi. Realitatea este însă cu totul alta. Primii care sau lovit de ea au fost membrii echipelor Școlii Sociologice de la București, care au văzut și, poate cel mai important, au consemnat starea dezolantă, dar cât se poate de reală în care se afla țăranul român: igienă precară, alimentație de subzistență, analfabetism, mortalitate ridicată, în special în rândul nou-născuților, vulnerabilitate față de cataclisme naturale etc.
DESTINERRANCE. O EXPERIENŢĂ VIZUALĂ A TRAVERSĂRII EUROPEI ÎN ELEGIA UNEI CĂLĂTORII DE ALEXANDR SOKUROV
Authors:   Universitatea din Bucureşti, Facultatea de Litere, MARIN Laura
Published: September 2024

Starting from an analysis of Alexandr Sokurov’s documentary essay Elegy of a Voyage, this article proposes an examination of the experience of travel, of space-crossing, through the lens of a term that Jacques Derrida coined to define the ”postal principle”: destinerrance. Beyond merely testing the operational value of Derrida’s term, the analysis here aims to explore the formulas and the strategies Sokurov mobilizes to articulate visually the relationship between the ”suffering of the destination” (a journey across Europe from St. Petersburg to the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, in a difficult natural and cultural context) and its aesthetic expression (the nostalgia for a classical Europe that only survives in art).
LETTERATURA ITALIANA E COSTRUZIONE DELL’IDENTITÀ NAZIONALE NELL’OTTOCENTO
Authors:   University of Innsbruck, Austria, PAGLIARDINI Angelo
Published: September 2024

In this article we are commenting the weak points of the Italian literary canon built during the 19th century, which was, at that time, linked to the legitimating of national identity and independence. The idea that an Italian literary canon existed, even in the absence of a national state, had been discussed by Foscolo, Nievo, and Leopardi, and became a central point in Francesco de Sanctis’ History of Italian Literature. De Sanctis describes the evolution of Italian literature seen as a coherent pattern, starting with the Middle Ages and Dante Aligheri who is presented as a national poet. But this type of conception reduces the complexity and variety of regional and local cultures, like for example the poems in roman dialect by Giuseppe Gioachino Belli, and completely ignores women writers, such as, for example, Cristina Trivulzio.