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Antibacterial Test Of Avocado Leaf Ethanol Extract (Persea americana Mill) On Propionibacterium Acne
Authors: Rosanto Tamba  , Harsan Arifin Kasan  , Ika Suryani Pangaribuan
Published: August 2024

Avocado leaves are one plant that can be used as an antibacterial. The chemical content of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and saponins has the potential to inhibit bacterial growth. This research aims to determine the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of avocado leaves against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This research uses laboratory experiments using samples of avocado leaf extract (Persea americana Mill). With concentrations of 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% using the diffusion method. The ability of avocado leaf extract to inhibit Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can be seen from the size of the inhibition zone, namely positive by looking at the area of the inhibition zone around the disc using a caliper.  This research shows that the diameter of the inhibition zone for Staphylococcus aureus at a concentration of 20% has an inhibition zone diameter of 8.71 mm, namely the medium category, a concentration of 40% has an inhibition zone diameter of 10.33 mm, namely the strong category, a concentration of 60% has an inhibition zone diameter. of 12,66 mm, namely the strong category, a concentration of 80% has an inhibitory zone diameter of 15,61 mm, namely the strong category. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the ethanol extract of avocado leaves has activity to inhibit propionibacterium acne bacteria.
The Application of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on Chronic Pain in the Elderly with Hypertension: A Case Study
Authors: Parulian Dormaida Gultom  , Grech Sinaga
Published: August 2024

Hypertension is a major health problem that is common in the elderly. The changes in the cardiovascular system due to increasing age are the cause of hypertension in the elderly which may cause many complications if not controlled properly. There are many kinds of treatment for hypertension; one of them is progressive muscle relaxation therapy. The purpose of this study was to treat chronic pain in elderly people with hypertension by applying progressive muscle relaxation therapy. This study used a descriptive method with a case study design of nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, implementation and evaluation. The respondent was an elderly with chronic hypertension pain and sleep pattern disturbance. The research showed that progressive muscle relaxation therapy has proven effective in reducing chronic hypertension pain in hypertensive client. Based on nursing actions carried out for 3 days, the application of progressive muscle relaxation therapy can be used as an adjunct to overcome chronic pain which is useful for reducing blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension. Meanwhile, sleep support by listening to music can be used as an intervention to elderly in order to divert pain and anxiety to feel comfort and relax
A Multiple Case Study of Teaching-Focused Professional Development Programs Offered at Three Different Types of US Institutions of Higher Education
Authors: Fortener Holly , Arthurs Leilani A. , Shabram Patrick , Lu Pierre , Cheng Chu-Lin , Plaza-Torres Stephanie , Flaagan Carly
Published: August 2024

Teaching-focused professional development (PD) programs offered at institutions of higher education (IHEs) are uniquely positioned to be levers of change that improve the quality of undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in ways that broaden participation in STEM education, workforce development, and career pathways in the United States (US). PD programs and their potential to transform undergraduate STEM education, however, are understudied. This multiple-case study compares suites of PD programs offered at three IHEs in the US: a community college, an emerging research institution, and a research-intensive university. Each suite of PD programs is characterized in terms of program structure, implementation, and potential to transform undergraduate STEM education. The presented results illustrate the existence of a wide range of ways in which PD programs are structured and implemented. A key finding is a suite of PD programs offered at these IHEs has greater potential to transform undergraduate STEM education when embedded in an institutional culture that highly prioritizes the teaching enterprise. Lastly, the results are synthesized into an innovative framework. The framework can be used as a tool to design, implement, and evaluate PD programs so they have greater potential to transform undergraduate STEM education in the US.
Under pressure
Authors: Lindeman Joep
Published: August 2024

Under pressure – The burden on actors working in criminal law enforcement

Judges, prosecutors and defence lawyers are of pivotal importance in the enforcement of criminal justice. However, organisational, financial and professional constraints sometimes make it hard for them to play their part. This contribution highlights political and societal developments as well as professional and institutional challenges that can put a burden on professionals and paraprofessionals working in criminal law enforcement.
Hét geweld tegen dé journalist bestaat niet
Authors: Holvast Nina , Roks Robby , Jansen Joost , Nan Joost
Published: August 2024

Violence in context – A mixed-methods study on violence against journalist

Previous research on violence against journalists in the Netherlands shows that 82 percent of journalists have had to deal with aggression and (violent) threats. In this article, we provide a rich insight into the phenomenon of violence against journalists based on a mixed-methods study. Our results indicate that violence against journalists can be categorized into four contexts that illustrate that violence against journalists has different types of offenders and victims, who deal with various forms of violence, in varying degrees. Our research shows that violence against journalists is a complex and multiple problem, which requires a differentiated approach.
We zijn niet gek, en ook niet alleen
Authors: Geelhoed Fiore , Dijkman Annebregt
Published: August 2024

We are not crazy, and we are not alone – Professionals under pressure in the ‘radicalization industry’

In this essay, Geelhoed and Dijkman discuss the areas of tension within which professionals in the radicalization industry must navigate. Radicalization can be understood as a ‘wicked problem’, which contributes to dilemmas and risks for professionals that put them under pressure. In this essay, the authors examine various elements of these areas of tension to make the dilemmas and risks for professionals visible and to create more awareness about them. The authors pay particular attention to the issue of intersectionality and offer tools for dealing with the areas of tension in a constructive manner.
CLINICAL FEATURES OF ACUTE DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN WITH HIV INFECTION
Authors:   Student of Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent Medical Academy, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Andronikovna Bolunts Evgeniya , Rakhmatullaeva Shakhnoza Bakhadirovna ,   Scientific supervisor, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Infectious and Children's Infectious Diseases, Tashkent Medical Academy, Uzbekistan
Published: August 2024

The article is devoted to the study of clinical features of acute diarrhea in children with HIV infection. A comparative study of 261 children with HIV and 247 children without HIV was conducted. The results showed that children with HIV have a more severe course of diarrhea with frequent and prolonged episodes, marked dehydration, blood, and pus in the stool. These findings highlight the need for differential diagnosis and increased monitoring of children with HIV in acute diarrhea.
Book Review: "Educational Processes, Decisions, and the Development of Competencies from Early Preschool Age to Adolescence"
Authors:   City University Of Macau, China, Wang Xiaodan
Published: August 2024

The book "Educational Processes, Decisions, and the Development of Competencies from Early Preschool Age to Adolescence," edited by Sabine Weinert et al., offers a comprehensive and nuanced examination of the multifaceted factors influencing children's educational development and outcomes. The book draws on data from the BiKS-Study, a large interdisciplinary longitudinal study, to examine the interplay of individual, family, and institutional factors from early childhood to adolescence. The book's twelve chapters investigate a range of topics related to education, including the influence of early childhood interventions, the role of family and school environments, and the significance of cultural and economic factors. The key findings underscore the pivotal role of early childhood experiences in shaping subsequent educational outcomes, the impact of family background on educational trajectories, and the beneficial effects of high-quality preschools and schools. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the necessity for a comprehensive approach to education, acknowledging the link of cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. The longitudinal design and multidisciplinary perspective of the BiKS studies facilitate a more profound comprehension of educational processes and decision-making. However, the concentration on a singular national context constrains the extent to which the findings can be generalized. Overall, the book represents a substantial contribution to the field of educational science, offering invaluable insights for policy, practice, and future research.
Pendidikan Islam Menurut Ibnu Taimiyah
Authors: Marfuah Siti , Sutardi Annisa , Sutriani Asti , Fitriani Erni
Published: August 2024

Islamic education is one of the fields of Islamic studies that has received a lot of attention from scientists. Why is this because its role is very, very strategic in efforts to improve human resources and also in Islamic education there are many problems that deserve attention. In this day and age, some adults are preoccupied with the problem of a paradigm, which is very suitable for the development of Islamic education in Indonesia. Such as from magazines, newspapers, journals, even seminar and workshop activities that discuss Islamic education. However, in essence, this problem is not difficult if educational thinkers, namely Islamic education thinkers in Indonesia in particular, are willing to review the concepts of Islamic education that have been explained by classical Islamic figures such as Ibnu Sina, Ibnu Khaldun, Ibnu maskawaih, and Ibn Taymiyah and several others. Whatever will be explained here is the concept of Islamic education according to Ibn Taimiyah, who apart from being famous as a scholar, is also famous as a Muslim. Because his thoughts in the field of education are a response to various problems currently faced by Islamic society which demand logical solutions through educational channels. Ibnu Taimiyah, he was born in the city of Haram in Syria 5 years after Baghdad was occupied by Mongol troops under the leadership of Hulagu Khan. His birth day was Monday 10 Rabiul Awal 661 AH, which coincides with January 22 1263 AD. Ibn Taimiyah died in Damascus on the evening of Monday 20 Dzulqo'dah 728 coincides with September 26, 1328 AD. It is explained that the concept of education according to Ibn Taimiyah is that students are required to have good educational tools to gain knowledge and master perfectly what they learn by aligning knowledge and charity. There are three types of educational methods according to Ibn Taimiyah, namely first with Al Hikmah, second with Al Mauidzah, third with dialogue ( Aljadal Al Ahsan). Regarding his personality, he is very persistent in fighting for reformation efforts, also including community traditions that are against the teachings of Islam and he emphasizes the open door of ijtihad while still holding firm to his own Sufism. Humans themselves will not escape what is called ethics or manners. Ibnu Taimiyah himself is very sensitive to the ethics of educators or students so that he requires them to have them in order to acquire knowledge accompanied by good manners. As for the philosophy of education according to Ibnu Taimiyah, it should be built on the basis of monotheism of faith in the oneness of God, monotheism which is the basis of education including the monotheism of rububiyyah, uluhiyah, and monotheism of name wa sifat. Based on this view of monotheism, Ibnu Taimiyah then explained the purpose of education, students, teachers, curriculum and so on.
Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Nenanamkan Nilai-nilai Karakter Peserta Didik Kelas X di SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu
Authors: Azizah Muasromatul
Published: August 2024

Pendidikan agama islam adalah proses pemdidikan yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keimanan peserta didik yang tercermin dari perilaku dan karakter peserta didik dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Guru memiliki peranan yang sangat penting dalam penanaman karakter pada peserta didik. Untuk itu, peneliti merasa perlu untuk mengetahui bagaimana upaya guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter di kelas X SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu. Untuk mengetahui apa saja faktor pendukung dan penghambat yang dihadapi dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter peserta didik di kelas X SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu. Untuk mengetahui Bagaimana solusi mengatasi kendala dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter pada peserta didik di kelas X SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan datanya dilakukan dengan melakukan wawancara, dan observasi pada peserta didik dan guru. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh adalah Peran yang dilakukan guru dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter siswa disimpulkan bahwa menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter dapat melalui kegiatan kelompok dengan harapan dapat menerapkan karakter disiplin dan tanggung jawab. Selain itu penerapan 7s (senyum, salam, sapa, sopan, santun, sabar dan syukur).  Metode yang digunakan dalam menanamkan nilai-nilai karakter dapat dapat melalui metode keteladanan, metode nasehat, metode demonstrasi, dan metode diskusi.
Maqasid Al-Syariah Mendorong Keadilan Dan Keseimbangan Dalam Hukum Islam
Authors: Sumarta Sumarta , Burhanudin Burhandin , Budiyanto Tenda
Published: August 2024

In the context of Maqasid Al-Syariah, justice and balance are considered as the fundamental pillars in the formation and implementation of Islamic law. This helps prevent the misuse of the law and ensures that it aligns with Islamic values that promote peace, justice, and social welfare. Maqasid Al-Syariah is a key concept in Islamic law that advocates for justice and balance. By adhering to these principles, Islamic law strives to achieve broader objectives such as safeguarding individual rights, promoting societal well-being, and maintaining a balanced relationship with God. Therefore, Maqasid Al-Syariah plays a crucial role in shaping a fair and equitable Islamic legal system.
Keywords: Islamic Law, Justice and Balance
Analisis Historis Penyebab Wafatnya Nabi Muhammad: Sakit Atau Diracun
Authors: Sujati Budi , Apriandi Reza
Published: August 2024

The death of Muhammad as the leader of Muslims in Islamic literature records is still debated, some claim to be poison, some claim to be sick. The death of Muhammad in 632 AD at the age of 63 years, until now is still a concern for many people, Even so, Muhammad is still an ordinary man who must have felt the name of death. Muhammad's death led to differences of opinion about the main cause of Muhammad's death. Hussein Haikal, an Egyptian historian believes that Muhammad died because of poison he received during the battle of Khaibar, so Muhammad died a martyr, The second opinion from Hitty, an American historian says Muhammad died of illness. From these two opinions, this article seeks to explain chronologically the historical death of Muhammad based on the causality behind it. This research uses Historical research using four stages in history such as Heuristics, Criticism, Interpretation, and Historiography. With the method of history will be found clarity on the cause of the death of Muhammad.
RASIONALITAS KAN'AN DALAM MENOLAK DAKWAH NABI NUH AS PERSPEKTIF AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Ismail Hidayatullah , Prasetyo Toto , Novendri_S Mochammad , Yahya_Ma’ali Dasman
Published: August 2024

This study aims to explore the rationality of Kan'an in the story of Prophet Noah (AS) from the perspective of the Qur'an. The story of Prophet Noah is one of the significant narratives in the Qur'an with profound relevance in understanding Islam. This research focuses on the attitude of Kan'an, one of Prophet Noah's sons, who refused to follow his father's command to board the ark that would save them from the forthcoming great flood as a punishment for the disbelieving people. The research methodology involves an in-depth textual analysis of the Qur'an using the thematic exegesis approach (tafsir maudhu’i). The analysis results indicate that Kan'an's attitude in the story can be interpreted rationally from certain perspectives. Factors such as cultural identity, fear of uncertainty, and considerations of resources and safety form the basis for his decision. This study significantly contributes to our understanding of the complexity of narratives in the Qur'an and their relevance to contemporary cultural and social contexts. Furthermore, this research emphasizes the importance of a hermeneutic approach that is sensitive to cultural contexts in interpreting religious texts.
Unsur-Unsur Lokalitas dalam Penafsiran Al-Qur’an
Authors: Muhammad_Chandra Afzico
Published: August 2024

Tafsir lokal adalah upaya yang dilakukan oleh ulama lokal yang bertujuan untuk menyelesaikan persoalan masyarakat pada tempat tinggal ulama mufasir tersebut. Tafsir sebagaimana pengertiannya, memiliki fungsi utama memahamkan pembacanya akan kandungan Al-Qur’an. Buku Ayat Suci dalam Renungan yang ditulis oleh Moh. E. Hasim (selanjutnya disebut Hasim saja) termasuk sebagai bagian dari tafsir lokal yang dimaksud. Karena dinilai telah merepresentasikan gabungan nilai keagamaan dengan konteks lokal. Penelitian merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode penelitian studi literatur dengan sumber rujukan utama buku Ayat Suci dalam Renungan karya Moh. E. Hasim. Adapun hasil dari penelitian ini adalah unsur lokalitas yang disebutkan Hasim sebagai rujukan penafsirannya terbagi menjadi tiga kelompok yakni, menggunakan pribahasa, pembahasa tradisi lokal, dan isu-isu terbaru di dalam masyarakat.
Peluang Pengembangan Ekonomi Berbasis Syariah Melalui Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes)
Authors: Novie Citra Arta Deddy
Published: August 2024

In a sharia-based economy there is a profit and non-profit orientation. Sharia financial institutions, sharia business entities, pawnshops, insurance, and all forms of transactions based on sharia values ​​are a form of sharia-based economy with a profit orientation. Meanwhile, Islamic philanthropic institutions such as zakat institutions, waqf, and others are a form of Islamic economics with a non-profit orientation. The growth of these two segments has increased since the emphasis on regulations by the government and public awareness of the importance of Sharia economic practices themselves. However, the growth of one segment of the Islamic economy is less than balanced. The dominance of the growth of sharia financial institutions makes the growth of sharia business entities less visible. This research was conducted to examine opportunities for implementing Islamic economics in Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes). The research results show that the opportunity for implementing Islamic economics in BUMDes is very large. Apart from that, transaction contracts can be applied to BUMDes. Case Study in BUMDes in Kelurahan. Tanjung Ria , Kec. North Jayapura Kab. Jayapura
Interpretasi dan Pengembangan Hukum Islam dalam Konteks Perkembangan Zaman
Authors: Sumarta Sumarta , Burhanudin Burhanudin , Zamzami Zamzami
Published: August 2024

Interpreting and developing Islamic law in the context of evolving times is a crucial issue within the realm of Islamic jurisprudence. This article delves into how Islamic law has undergone transformation and adaptation over time to address the challenges faced by the Muslim community in the modern society. The interpretation of Islamic law has become the primary focus of scholars and theologians, aiming to understand Islamic teachings and apply them in a relevant manner within contemporary circumstances. Confronting the changes of the times, it is imperative to consider the fundamental principles of Islamic law, such as ijma' (consensus), qiyas (analogy), and ijtihad (personal interpretation), as tools for developing Islamic law to remain pertinent and in line with the demands of the era. This article also examines various approaches and methods employed in the effort to interpret and develop Islamic law, including the roles of fatwa institutions and Islamic legal bodies in this process. By comprehending how Islamic law can adapt to the evolution of time, we can establish a more inclusive and responsive framework to meet the needs of the modern Muslim society while upholding the core values and principles of the Islamic faith.
Integrasi Teknologi dalam Model Hannafin and Peck: Transformasi Pembelajaran PAI yang Dinamis
Authors: Unil_Ilma Miska , Safwandy_Nugraha Mulyawan
Published: August 2024

Technology and information in learning have a vital role. With technology and information, learning will be more varied and in line with the demands of the times. One learning design model that can integrate technology with learning is the Hannafin and Peck model. This research aims to determine the application of technology using the Hannafin and Peck model in PAI learning. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study type that takes place at SMPN 1 Serangpanjang Subang. In theory, the Hannafin and Pack model is not known to PAI teachers at SMPN 1 Serangpanjang. Still, in practice, PAI teachers there have implemented technology integration with the Hannafin and Pack model.
PERKAWINAN DI BAWAH UMUR AKIBAT SANKSI LAMBAT MULAK MARGANDAK DI KAB. PADANG LAWAS UTARA PERSPEKTIFUNDANG-UNDANG NO 16 TAHUN 2019
Authors: Ritonga Nasrul
Published: August 2024

This research discusses underage marriage as a result of sanctions that are slowly starting to fade in the district. Padang Lawas Utara perspective law no. 16 of 2019. The tradition of marrying off girls due to late onset of margandak is a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation by this community. The problem formulation in this thesis is: what are the factors that encourage people to marry off their daughters because they are slow to marry, how is the implementation of the customary sanctions for marrying off their daughters because they are late to marry in Padang Lawas Uatara District and what is the analysis of Law No. 16 of 2019 concerning sanctions the margandak started slowly.      The research used is field research (file research), which starts from data collection: observation, interviews, documentation both primary: actors and community figures and secondary: literature and from community leaders who know about related problems. These data will be explored in literature that is deemed relevant. And analyzed using qualitative descriptive techniques. The results of the factors that are the cause of the tradition of immediately marrying off girls are still implemented due to the slow start of margandak in the district. North Padang Lawas is: because of tradition (custom), it is a disgrace to the family, economy, education. Implementation of the tradition of immediately marrying girls because margandak is slow when a girl returns home for a long time with a boy, and her parents no longer accept the presence of a girl because they consider it to be a very big disgrace, then that's when the wedding takes place and it is a customary sanction. And this tradition never has an age limit as long as he reaches puberty. Government Regulation Number 16 of 2019 concerning Underage Marriage due to the slow start to the validity of the marriage procedure is invalid or not accepted by applicable law because it does not comply with existing procedures.
Comprehensive Nursing Management of Non-Tophaceous Gout in a 30-Year-Old Male with Vitamin D Deficiency: A Case Study
Authors:   Nursing Ph.D Candidate, Dorot Geriatric Medical Center Affilated to the Technion Faculty Of Medicine, Haifa, Israel, Sharkiya Samer Hatem , Ras Dr. Ibrahim Abu ,   Meir Hospital Clalit Israel
Published: August 2024

Background: Gout, an inflammatory arthritis linked to hyperuricemia, primarily affects older people. This study highlights the overlooked impact of vitamin D deficiency on urate-lowering therapy in younger patients diagnosed with gout. Objective: The objective of this study is to discuss comprehensive nursing management of a 30-year-old patient with vitamin D deficiency who was diagnosed with non-tophaceous gout in primary care. Methods: The case presentation involves a 30-year-old patient who presented to the GP with symptoms of gout. An x-ray ruled out a fracture, which was the patient's primary suspicion after slipping downstairs drunk. Serum uric acid levels were highly elevated, and he was prescribed urate-lowering therapy comprising allopurinol, prednisolone, and naproxen. The patient's symptoms did not improve over time, as flare-ups were frequent, even in the absence of a restricted diet and alcohol intake. On follow-up, the nurse discovered the patient's vitamin D deficiency. The patient was prescribed vitamin D supplements alongside urate-lowering therapy. Results: Following combined treatment with vitamin D supplements and urate-lowering therapy, serum uric acid levels reduced significantly, achieving <6 mg/dL. During the eight-month follow-up, the patient only experienced a minor episode of a flare once. Conclusion: This case study demonstrates the importance of assessing vitamin D deficiency in gout patients, especially the younger ones. Addressing vitamin D deficiency, if present, together with the administration of standard urate-lowering therapy, can improve outcomes and the frequency of flare-ups in gout patients.
Dinámicas y tendencias de la ciencia ciudadana en América Latina y el Caribe: Un análisis bibliométrico y temático.
Authors: Colina-Vargas Alejandra Mercedes , Espinoza-Mina Marcos Antonio , Silva-Garcés José Francisco
Published: August 2024

El estudio examina la producción científica en ciencia ciudadana, investigación participativa y participación ciudadana en América Latina y el Caribe a través de un análisis bibliométrico y temático de 514 artículos extraídos de Scopus. La metodología comprendió cuatro fases desde la recolección de la información, análisis bibliométricos, temáticos, y conclusiones. Se utilizó el lenguaje R, paquete Bibliometrix y VOSviewer para el análisis bibliometrico. Python y las librerías Pandas, Scikit-learn y Matplotlib en el análisis temático. Se reveló una tendencia hacia una mayor adopción de la ciencia y la participación ciudadanas. Se observó una diversidad de aplicaciones, desde proyectos de biodiversidad hasta iniciativas de salud pública y educación, reflejo de la riqueza y complejidad de los desafíos sociales y ambientales que enfrenta la región. Se planteó una visión panorámica de cómo la colaboración nacional e internacional influye en la producción científica global y destaca la promoción de la inclusión comunitaria y la colaboración como una estrategia para avanzar en el conocimiento científico y abordar los retos globales. Un desafío que emerge es la integración de comunidades marginadas y la gestión de datos; entre las lecciones aprendidas está el potencial transformador de la ciencia ciudadana para impulsar un cambio positivo.
El Derecho Deportivo y la Insolvencia de los Clubes del Fútbol Ecuatoriano
Authors: Nuñez-Alvarez Jason Alexander , Azogue-Paucar David Isaías , Jimenez-Vasquez José David
Published: August 2024

El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la estructura jurídica y las prácticas administrativas que han llevado a los clubes de fútbol ecuatorianos a una crisis financiera significativa. El marco teórico se basa en estudios sobre la gestión deportiva y el derecho deportivo, con especial atención a la falta de regulación y profesionalización en la administración de los clubes. Se utilizó una metodología mixta, combinando análisis documental y entrevistas con actores clave del fútbol ecuatoriano. Los resultados revelan que la falta de un marco legal adecuado y la estructura jurídica obsoleta han permitido la acumulación de deudas insostenibles en los clubes. Además, se identificó una falta de profesionalización en la gestión, lo que ha contribuido a decisiones financieras ineficaces y a la vulnerabilidad de los jugadores en términos laborales. La comparación con modelos exitosos, como el de las sociedades anónimas deportivas en Chile, sugiere que la adopción de un marco legal similar en Ecuador podría mejorar la transparencia y sostenibilidad financiera de los clubes. En conclusión, la crisis financiera en los clubes ecuatorianos es un reflejo de problemas estructurales profundos que requieren reformas legales y mejoras en la gobernanza para garantizar la sostenibilidad a largo plazo.
Supporting student learning in research methods and statistics in psychology through authentic assessment
Authors: McDonald Stephanie , Reid Andrew , Madan Christopher R.
Published: August 2024

Research methods is a challenging yet central topic within an undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degree. All other modules rely on an understanding of research methods, though statistics anxiety is prevalent amongst learners in non-mathematical disciplines—including psychology. Here we conducted a multi-stage study to explore student experiences with statistics learning and assessment and used these insights to develop a framework of authentic assessment. Findings from focus groups in Study 1 highlight two aspects of the curriculum which pose challenges for students, that is, the nature of the learning environment, highlighting the need to embed opportunities where students can engage actively with content, and how students are being assessed. Adopting an evidence-based approach, we re-designed the nature of the assessment to incorporate elements of peer-assessment and self-assessment tasks, providing students with opportunities to engage with and apply the assessment criteria through the use of exemplars and their own work both inside and outside the classroom. Subsequent focus groups conducted as part of Study 2 suggest that designing the learning environment to encourage active learning and developing teaching approaches underpinned by principles of authentic assessment and assessment for learning can have profound benefits for students in terms of engagement, self-efficacy, and reduced levels of statistics-related anxiety.
Students’ perceptions and experiences of taking a Leave of Absence (LOA) during their degree
Authors: James Lucy , Noor Masi , Halim Aqsa , Fox Claire
Published: August 2024

Although literature suggests that students may encounter a range of difficulties whilst studying at university, our understanding of the experiences of those who have to take time away from their studies during their course is limited. This study adopted a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with sixteen students at one UK university who had taken a Leave of Absence (LOA) during their undergraduate degree. The interviews explored students’ perceptions and experiences of Leave of Absence. Thematic Analysis led to the identification of three key themes including ‘Difficulties navigating Leave of Absence procedures’, ‘Satisfaction with support received’ and ‘Feelings of preparing for the return’. Overall, the data suggested that students’ experiences of Leave of Absence varied and whilst some students’ experiences were positive, others were more negative, with a need for further support and information expressed. The findings also show that students’ needs varied, and this highlights the need to avoid a ‘one size fits all approach’. In view of this, recommendations for the future are also discussed.
Development of the ‘Student guide to the hidden curriculum’
Authors: Blundell-Birtill Pam , Harris Richard , Pownall Madeleine
Published: August 2024

The ‘hidden curriculum’ of Higher Education refers to practices, terminology, and norms that students are implicitly assumed to understand, but are never explicitly explained. Most interventions proposed to reveal the hidden curriculum have been designed and implemented in subject-specific contexts with limited scope for wider impact. In collaboration with the Quality Assurance Agency, we designed the ‘Student guide to the hidden curriculum’, which provides a student-friendly glossary of terms, allowing students to arrive at university with some of the hidden curriculum unpacked. In this article, we outline the conceptualisation, development, and staff evaluation of the guide, before sharing reflections on the process of creating a hidden curriculum resource.
A flexible model for exposing and mitigating the hidden curriculum in the transition to higher education
Authors: Heim Johannes , Cuskley Christine , Woods Rebecca , Barber Jay , Donnelly Harrison , Hu Ruizhe , Sharma Avika , Pichler Heike
Published: August 2024

The hidden curriculum is the broad set of values, norms and practices in education that are rarely explicitly taught but may be tacitly known. This is particularly acute in the transition from school to university, but also when entering higher education on alternative routes: first-year undergraduate students do not all share the same prior insights into or expectations of university learning, potentially exacerbating systemic inequalities. We present a flexible framework for uncovering and addressing the hidden curriculum in the transition to university, with particular focus on direct entry from secondary school. The framework is designed to be applied in subject-specific contexts to address specific needs and involves three key stages of (i) planning, (ii) investigation, and (iii) analysis and targeting of the hidden curriculum. The planning stage engages current students as co-researchers to identify key areas of the context-specific hidden curriculum and design thematic focus groups. At the investigation stage, student co-researchers lead focus groups to identify key elements of the hidden curriculum, feeding into quantitative data collection reaching a wider sample of the population. Finally, the analysis and targeting stage involves synthesising and interpreting results from data collection to create resources that reveal the hidden curriculum to incoming students early on in their studies. We demonstrate an application of this framework to Linguistics at Newcastle University.
Engaging with extremely online psychology students: Creating a meme “study guide”
Authors: Zidenberg Alexandra , Sparks Brandon
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Memes are a viable way to introduce students to psychology concepts and to actively engage with class content.
Statement of the Problem: Given our ever-increasing engagement with technology, educators have been calling for innovative ways to engage with students who are often steeped in internet culture.
Literature Review: Building on Kath et al. (2022)’s strong theoretical foundation for memes as an effective pedagogical tool in the psychology classroom, memes assignments seem to provide an ideal medium for this engagement.
Teaching Implications: This paper describes an innovative assignment designed to have students engage with class content using memes.
Conclusion: The assignment provides students the opportunity to actively engage with class content and fulfills many of the APA teaching goals, making it a viable assignment for students at any level of their education journey.
The importance of quality and quantity: An investigation into the influence of accuracy and frequency of retrieval practice on learning
Authors: Kim Alice S. N. , Carozza Linda , Sandford Adam
Published: August 2024

There is a growing body of work on the application of cognitive learning principles to course design and instruction. Retrieval practice is one such principle. In this study, we investigated the application of retrieval practice into the course design of an online, asynchronous course. Specifically, we investigated whether the frequency and accuracy of students’ retrieval practice was predictive of their final course grade, a measure of their academic success in the course. Both students’ performance on the practice quizzes and the number of times they attempted these formative assessments were predictive of their final course grade. Our findings suggest that both the frequency and accuracy of retrieval practice attempts influences students’ ultimate achievement in the course. These findings have important implications for course design and instruction, specifically the importance of encouraging students to regularly engage in retrieval practice with high accuracy.
A inclusão de Pessoas com Deficiência (PCD) nos cursos de Ensino a Distância (EAD)
Authors: Santos Sônia Soares , Dos Santos Altemar José , Santos João  Soares
Published: August 2024

A inclusão de pessoas com deficiência nos cursos de educação a distância (EAD) é um tema de crescente relevância na educação contemporânea, visto que, com o avanço das Tecnologias Digitais da Informação e Comunicação (TDIC), o EAD tem se consolidado como uma alternativa flexível e acessível, permitindo o acesso ao ensino superior e profissionalizante a um número cada vez maior de estudantes, incluindo aqueles com diferentes tipos de deficiência. Desse modo, o presente artigo deteve como objetivo geral a investigação de estratégias garantem a inclusão de pessoas com deficiência (PCD) em cursos EAD, considerando os desafios advindos da conjuntura tecnológica. Foi utilizado a metodologia de pesquisa exploratória combinada com revisão bibliográfica de artigos acadêmicos publicados entre 2017 e 2024. Com base na discussão apresentada, estratégias foram identificadas para promover a inclusão de forma plena, sendo estas implementação de Ambientes Virtuais de Aprendizagem (AVAs) acessíveis, considerando as diretrizes de acessibilidade digital, como o uso de tecnologias compatíveis com leitores de tela, opções de contraste e ampliação de fontes, capacitação dos docentes, assim como inserção de tecnologias assistivas específicas para cada tipo de deficiência.
Advances in veterinary ophthalmology: Acellular protein matrix from tilapia skin (Oreochromis Niloticus) in the recovery of corneal ulcers in dogs and cats
Authors: Melo Mirza de Souza , da Silva Sofia Martins , Neto Antonio Eufrásio Vieira , Vieira Natália Chaves Gondim , de Moraes Maria Elisabete Amaral , Júnior Edmar Maciel Lima , Rodrigues Felipe Augusto Rocha , Paier Carlos Roberto Koscky , Filho Manoel Odorico de Moraes
Published: August 2024

The acellular protein matrix from tilapia skin has excellent biomechanical properties, lack of immunogenicity and high biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, it provides an environment conducive to cell regeneration, specifically in more invasive and delicate applications, such as the recovery of corneal ulcers in dogs and cats. The objective of this literature review is to present the use of the scaffold as a new approach in veterinary ophthalmology in the treatment of corneal injuries in relation to conventional methods. When applied to corneal ulcers, the biomaterial acts as a tissue scaffold, facilitating cell migration, promoting angiogenesis and minimizing the inflammatory response; thus, significantly accelerating the healing process. It also improves corneal transparency, reduces recovery time and reduces post-treatment complications. Clinical trials involving dogs and cats have had significant success, demonstrating the applicability and effectiveness of this innovation in the context of veterinary ophthalmology. This study highlights both the effectiveness of the tilapia skin scaffold and emphasizes its potential to transform clinical practice by providing a sustainable, affordable and pioneering approach to treating corneal ulcers in small animals.
O dia a dia da escola
Authors: Werneck Vera Rudge
Published: August 2024

O trabalho de Vera Werneck, educadora de longa trajetória, apresenta os frutos de sua dedicação e compromisso com a educação, a partir de reflexões sobre o cotidiano de suas práticas. Sinto-me honrada por apresentá-lo e, ao mesmo tempo, envolvida nesta caminhada desafiadora que é partilhar conhecimentos com o outro, num emaranhado de experiências, dúvidas, acertos e limitações. A educação é um conceito amplo, cuja origem nos permite diversas interpretações, suscitando diferentes compreensões à medida que se busca uma apreensão objetiva de seu significado. A partir de uma análise etimológica, é possível concluir que a educação é um processo que conduz o indivíduo ao seu desenvolvimento e orientação em direção a metas específicas. Além disso, esse processo nutre o sujeito, fornecendo-lhe novos recursos para atingir a plenitude. No cerne desse empreendimento está a busca pela realização humana, impulsionada pela construção do conhecimento científico, que se efetua por meio da apresentação de conteúdos e do reconhecimento de valores, definidos como aquilo que supre as necessidades e carências da pessoa humana. [...]
Analysis of student performance using the Fuzzy intuitionist model
Authors: Barros Pedro Henrique Alves , Lanzillotti Regina Serrão
Published: August 2024

In the Public Education Network, the Mathematics teacher from the 6th to the 9th grade is faced with the abyss between pedagogical planning and learning. Evaluations plus bonuses for complementary activities can be considered extra-class excesses, as they generate unrealistic results for the education system. The Fuzzy Intuitionist modeling allows the recognition of patterns for the evaluation of learning using degrees of pertinence and non-pertinence as a function of the results of the three mandatory measurements in the course. Personalized assessment would be more coherent with the student's profile, combating the discouragement generated to ''school failure'', formative assessments are suggested, which can provide the student with greater feedback, directing him to structured knowledge. It is vital to help a teacher feel good about himself and his performance, not minimizing the emotional balance and psychological resilience to live with the stress generated by the current building and educational conditions, avoiding psychosomatic effects. In this domain, it is essential that pedagogical processes are in an appropriate position to contribute to functional learning, that is, skills (activities) that encompass self-care, hygiene habits, school attendance, commitment to tasks and interpersonal interaction.
Conceptions of language in school: Ideological and paradigmatic clashes
Authors: de Miranda Sérgio Gomes
Published: August 2024

This text synthesizes a qualitative research, produced from the Research Project: "The Conception of Language in School: ideological and paradigmatic clashes" and the "Study Group: Language and Ideologies: to think about Interdisciplinarity and Literacies - GELI", developed from 2019 to 2021, within the scope of the State University of Goiás – UEG, whose objective was to investigate the conceptions of language of students of this university and teachers who work in the basic education network of Iporá and surrounding municipalities, participants in the study, with a focus on changing paradigms in language studies. Eighteen students and twelve professors participated in the study. Based on observations of classes and questionnaires answered, the study data were produced, which were transcribed and analyzed, and are presented here, in the form of a synthesis, as research results. This text responds to the five specific objectives of the study and its general objective. In summary, the participants are divided regarding the idea of language as a school object: some still linked to the notion of language teaching as teaching grammar or grammatical nomenclature; others attuned to a perspective of language in its inherent complexity, as an interface of the social life of its users. The research demonstrates that the conceptions of language expressed by the participants reveal respect for the subjectivities and identities of the students of the basic school, understanding them in their interactions and real ways of life. The language practices of the participants act in the space of contradiction, in relation to the impositions of the system.
Obtaining and quality of pre-dried ryegrass
Authors: Klahr Gabriela Thaís , Garcez Kelli Flores , Schneider Cibele Regina , Bragança Lueli Fernandes , Severo Igor Kieling , Ramão Cleiton José , Krolow Rodrigo Holz , Unamuzaga Luiza Vandrielli Goulart , Barrilari Mariana Siqueira , Takiya Caio Seiti , Neres Marcela Abbado , Castagnara Deise Dalazen
Published: August 2024

The possibility of using annual cold season grasses for the production of pre-dried is justified by the nutritional value of these forages, such as ryegrass, and because they do not compete in relation to planting areas with grain crops. Obtaining pre-drying subjects the plants to cutting and wilting for subsequent silage. Aspects such as water content, nutritional value, buffering capacity and soluble carbohydrate contents of the forage to be ensiled as pre-dried interfere with the speed of dehydration, fermentation processes and quality of the pre-dried obtained. In addition to these, factors such as forage fertilization, care in storage and supply of preserved forage also affect the quality of the final product offered to the animals. However, it is possible to obtain pre-dried products of high nutritional value from ryegrass forage and the adoption of wilting techniques and forage conservation in anaerobiosis.
Landscape analysis to identify landforms from images generated by lidar technologies
Authors: de Oliveira Urandir Fernandes , de Lima Fernanda Maria , Leite Robson , Nery Saulo Ivan , de Oliveira Fernando Silveira
Published: August 2024

This article presents the analysis of the landscape of peculiar reliefs called "chess", located in the north of the municipality of Apiácas, in the state of Mato Grosso. It is a residual relief from denudational processes typical of the Amazon Craton, identified in the region of the lower course of the Juruena and Teles Pires rivers. The intention is to contribute to the local geomorphological knowledge about the differentiation between drainage patterns and the rectilinear cuts located on the residual plateau of the Apiacás and Sucunduri. The images obtained with LiDAR and the geological and geomorphological information of the region were compared based on secondary data from IBGE surveys and other surveys. Based on the delimitation of sub-basins and micro-basins and observations about the surface circulation of water, it was possible to better understand the local relief. Peculiar structures were identified in the relief and indications that differentiate the drainage pattern with the sections identified in a "checkerboard" format.