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A Qualitative Research on Technology Teachers’ Experience with High School Credit System
Authors:   Korean Technology Education Association, Ham HyungIn
Published: January 2024

The study aims to provide implications, based on the experience of technology teachers, regarding the direction for technology instruction in high schools in view of the high school credit system. To this end, in-depth interviews were conducted with seven technology teachers, experienced in the research and preparation of the high school credit system, and field data were collected. Additionally, some of their classes were observed. The collected data were analyzed and categorized through the process of emic coding and structural coding. According to the analysis, the participants faced limitations because of a high school culture that is oriented towards college entrance, since technology is not covered in South Korea’s national college entrance exam. The teachers experienced “difficulty in securing class time,” “burden of teaching multiple subjects,” “difficulty in teaching unfamiliar subjects,” and “difficulty in conducting classes” due to the introduction of the high school credit system. The analysis reveals that this system caused the following changes in the attitude towards the technology class: ‘avoidance,’ ‘survival,’ and ‘opportunity.’ Based on these findings, the pedagogical implications of technology teachers’ experiences, due to the introduction of the high school credit system, may be interpreted as ‘establishing firm values for the subject matter' and ‘thinking from the students’ perspective.’ The following steps are proposed based on the analysis outcomes: an experiential study for students who undertook technology instruction under the high school credit system, development of a program to enhance the expertise of technology teachers at high schools, and action research on “delivering good technology instruction” in high schools. This study is meaningful as it interprets and analyzes not only the changes in the technology instruction due to the introduction of the high school credit system, but also their significance, thereby deriving the aforementioned implications. The findings of the study may serve as useful data for offering implications regarding the direction for technology as a subject in high schools.
Development of Performance Indicators to Foster Professional Manpower Project in Promising New Technology Fields at Vocational High Schools
Authors:   Korean Technology Education Association, Song Nakhyun , Jeong Donghun , Park Yoonhee , Yim Suwon
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted to develop performance indicators to foster professional manpower in promising new technology fields at vocational high schools and provide a foundation for continuous operation and development of the project. To this end, a draft was developed through prior literature and FGI for developing performance indicators targeting teachers, training institution personnel, and experts participating in the project. The validity of the developed draft was secured through two Delphi surveys targeting relevant experts. The developed performance indicators consisted of 14 detailed areas in three areas: input, process, and output, and included 41 performance indicators. The input area consisted of three areas: budget, organization and personnel, and training time, and included five performance indicators. The course area consists of 8 areas: business plan and goals, recruitment and management of participating students, education (training) operation, improvement of faculty expertise, cooperation and exchange, improvement of student major ability, career and employment counseling, and evaluation/feedback area. 28 Performance indicators were included. The calculation area consisted of three areas: student growth, school competitiveness, and business satisfaction, and included eight performance indicators.
한국의 초·중학교 2022 개정 기술 교육과정의 분석
Authors:   Korean Technology Education Association, LEE Choon-Sig
Published: January 2024

이 연구의 목적은 교육과정 설계의 원리에 따라 구성된 초등학교와 중학교 2022 개정 기술과 교육과정과 2015 개정 기술과 교육과정의 내용 요소를 비교 분석하여 기술교육의 기초자료를 제공하는 데 있다. 이를 위하여 개정된 2022 기술과 교육과정의 문헌을 분석하는 방법을 사용하였다. 초등 실과의 기술교육 내용과 중학교의 기술·가정에서의 기술교육 내용을 2015 개정 교육과정과 2022 개정 교육과정을 비교하여 유지, 변형, 이동, 축소/삭제, 신설의 차원에서 분석하였으며, 분석 결과에 따른 결론을 제시하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 초등학교에서 개정된 교육과정에서 축소와 삭제가 크게 나타난 주제는 정보통신이었다. 프로그래밍 도구를 사용하여 기초적인 프로그래밍 과정을 체험하며, 간단한 프로그램을 설계하여 문제를 해결하는 프로그램을 만드는 과정에서 순차, 선택, 반복 등의 구조를 이해하도록 하였으나 이러한 내용이 디지털 기술과 기기의 활용으로 대체되었다. 둘째, 초등과 중등의 기술교육 연계성 차원에서 신설된 내용으로는 건설기술과 인공지능이었다. 건설기술은 성취기준 하나의 수준에서 개요를 이해할 수 있도록 하였으며, 인공지능의 성취기준은 5개로 대폭 강조되었다. 셋째, 발명과 지식 재산에서는 기존의 발명과 문제해결에서 발명 사고기법과 특허의 개념으로 변형되고 신설되었다. 넷째, 수송기술에서는 초등학교에서는 수송수단에 초점을 두어 선택과 집중을 하였으며, 중학교에서는 물류 시스템을 강조하여 신설되었다. 다양한 재료를 활용하여 수송 수단을 구상하고, 제작하는데 중점을 두었으며, 친환경 에너지를 적용한 다양한 수송 수단의 시제품을 만들어 수송기술의 가치를 인식하도록 하였다. 다섯째, 로봇 단원에서는 로봇 융합기술을 강조하도록 변화되었다. 여섯째, 초등학교에서 건설기술의 주제가 신설되어 초등학교와 중학교와의 연계성을 강화하였다. 일곱째, 정보통신에서, 초등학교는 내용이 축소되고 기존의 소프트웨어에서 디지털 기술로 변화되었다. 마지막으로, 생명기술 관련 주제는 생명 연장을 위해 의공학의 발전과 신약 개발에 관한 내용으로 신설되었다.
Clinical signs, symptoms, and severity of COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 epidemic
Authors: Salesi Mansour , Sedarat Maryam
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Recent studies have shown that patients with rheumatic diseases are more likely to experience severe cases of COVID-19. Additionally, certain anti-inflammatory medications have been linked to a reduction in the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the frequency of clinical signs, symptoms, and severity of COVID-19 in outpatients with rheumatic diseases. Patients and Methods: A total of 77 patients with rheumatic disorders who were diagnosed with COVID-19 and referred to Isfahan rheumatology clinics in 2020 were selected for this study. The study investigated their clinical signs, symptoms, severity of COVID-19, type of rheumatic disease, and the medications they were using. Furthermore, the study examined the relationship between the severity of COVID-19 and the type of rheumatic disease. Results: Among the 77 patients, 79.2% had rheumatoid arthritis (RA), 9.1% had systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), 9.1% had Sjogren’s syndrome, and 2.6% had other rheumatic disorders. The severity of COVID-19 was classified as mild in 40.3% of cases, moderate in 44.2%, and severe in 15.6%. There was no statistically significant relationship between the type of rheumatic disease and the severity of COVID-19 (P=0.093). Conclusion: The findings suggest that patients with rheumatic diseases are more likely to experience severe cases of COVID-19. Conversely, the combination of hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, and prednisolone has been associated with a lower prevalence of severe cases of COVID-19. In contrast, the administration of methotrexate and prednisolone has been linked to a higher prevalence of severe cases of COVID-19.
Changes in Career Maturity among Adolescents
Authors:   THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF EDUCATIONAL THERAPY, Kim Eun-Sook
Published: January 2024

This study changes in career maturity and identified predictive factors from the first year of middle school to the initial year of high school. In the study, DELS 2017 data(N=1,795) was analyzed using a potential growth model. The findings are as hollows: First, career maturity decreased until the second year of middle school, but then increased from the third year of middle school. Second, self-esteem, academic efficacy, school satisfaction, peer relationships, and parent-child relationships emerged as predictors of career maturity. Third, school environment had a simultaneous effect in the first year of high school, while happiness had a simultaneous effect from the first year of middle school to the first year of high school. Additionally, both school environment and happiness showed a delayed effect in the third year of middle school. It becomes apparent that happiness during the third year of middle school has a tangible and delayed effect.
The Effect of Positive Psychological Capital on Job Performance of Office Workers in Large Corporations: Focusing on the Sequential Mediating Effect of Grit and Job Engagement
Authors:   THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF EDUCATIONAL THERAPY, Park Joo-Young , Kang Min-Chul
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the positive psychological capital of office workers at a large corporation affects job performance and to determine whether there is a sequential mediating effect of grit and job engagement in the relationship between positive psychological capital and job performance. To achieve this purpose, an online survey was conducted among 321 office workers employed in large corporations in South Korea. Structural equation modeling analysis was employed to validate the relationships between each variable. The findings of the analysis revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between positive psychological capital and job performance among the participants. Furthermore, both grit and job engagement exhibited significant mediating effects in the relationship between positive psychological capital and job performance. Notably, grit and job engagement demonstrated significant sequential mediating effects on the influence of positive psychological capital on job performance.
RANCANGAN BRUSHLESS EXCITER GENERATOR SINKRON KAPASITAS DAYA 314 MW
Authors: Monicasari Citra , Mashar Ali , Rahardjo Agoeng
Published: January 2024

Generator sinkron membutuhkan sistem eksitasi untuk menghasilkan tegangan. Salah satu sistem eksitasi yang digunakan adalah sistem eksitasi statik dimana penyaluran arus eksitasi menggunakan sikat arang dan slip ring, hal ini menimbulkan banyak kerugian yaitu sparking yang dapat menyebabkan unit mengalami trip, kemudian arus yang dialirkan oleh sikat arang ini relatif kecil yaitu 10 A/cm2 . Maka, untuk mengeliminasi penggunaan sikat arang yaitu dengan menggunakan sistem eksitasi tanpa sikat. Perancangan ini dilakukan untuk generator sinkron dengan kapasitas daya 314 MW pada kondisi full-load dengan arus eksitasi 2810 A dan tegangan eksitasi 405 V. Dalam perancangan tersebut, komponen yang diperhitungkan adalah permanent magnet generator, main exciter, konverter 3 fasa full bridge, dan rotating rectifier. Kapasitas PMG yang dirancang adalah 324,632 kVA, kapasitas konverter 3 fasa full bridge adalah 181,77 kVA, kapasitas main exciter adalah 2385,1 kVA, dan kapasitas rotating diode adalah 1138,05 kVA. Dengan rancangan tersebut, sistem eksitasi tanpa sikat mampu menghasilkan daya sebesar 314 MW dengan tegangan keluaran 19002,563 V. Hasil perhitungan teoritis, pengujian simulasi, dan nameplate generator dibandingkan, dan menghasilkan nilai toleransi di bawah 5%, sesuai dengan standar IEEE 1159 tahun 2019. Dengan demikian, perancangan sistem eksitasi tanpa sikat berhasil mencapai performa yang diinginkan sesuai dengan spesifikasi generator yang ditetapkan.
Attitudes of the Jordanian Public towards Advertisements by Artists in Satellite Stations and their Impact on their Purchasing Behavior: A Field Study
Authors: Al-Alimat Farhan Rashid , Bani Hani Saja Khaled
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to identify the Jordanian public’s attitudes towards advertisements by artists in satellite stationsand their impact on their purchasing behavior.  The study falls within the scope of descriptive research, employing a survey methodology. A questionnaire was distributed among a sample of 491 Jordanian individuals residing in the Northern region, chosen using convenience sampling. The study applied the Dependency Theory and the AIDA model, reflecting them in the study's questions and objectives. The study reached the following results: It was found that there was an effect of advertisements by artists on satalleite stations on the purchasing decision, as the Jordanian public preferred advertisements of Arab artists and watched them on Arab satalleite stations in a large percentage, and that the most important factors attracting attention are colored photographs, the product presentation method, and the celebrity's personal charisma. Key factors in arousing interest included the presentation method, clear and appealing product display, and the use of a concise method to express the product suitable for various ages and education levels.  The cognitive effects on the sample population included an increase in their knowledge of different cultures and a proper assessment of the product. Emotional effects involved a sense of satisfaction, and behavioral effects stimulated them towards making a purchase. A statistically significant relationship resulted between the degree of Jordanian audience engagement with celebrity advertisements on the stations and the existence of a statistically significant relationship between the effects (cognitive, emotional, and behavioral) of artists’ advertisements on satellite stations on the Jordanian public and the purchasing behavior.
Planning Indicators for Improving the Quality of Life for Patients with Kidney Failure (A Study Applied to a Sample of Patients with Kidney Failure at Al-Shifa Complex in Gaza)
Authors: Almofty Amjad M.
Published: January 2024

The study aimed to reach planning indicators to improve the quality of life for patients with kidney failure in the Gaza Strip by determining the level of quality of economic, social, health, family, and psychological life for patients with kidney failure.. The researcher employed a social survey methodology using a sample of kidney failure patients undergoing dialysis at Al-Shifa Medical Complex, numbering (107) patients, and the researcher used the quality-of-life scale tool prepared by him. The results of the study concluded that the psychological and economic quality of life for patients with renal failure was (low), by (52.3%) for the first and by (52.6%) for the second. The social, family and health life of patients with kidney failure came (medium) with a rate of (57%) for social life, (60%) for family life, and (68.3%) for healthy life. Finally, in light of the discussion of the results, the researcher reached a set of planning indicators, including that government and private institutions work to support this group of patients, increase their monthly income to suit family needs, activate networking and coordination between institutions to provide services to the patient and meet his diverse needs. The results further highlight the need to activating guidance and counseling programs, directing them to learn problem-solving skills, professional counseling, case management, and providing psychological and social support programs
THE EFFECTS OF 5E INQUIRY LEARNING MODEL AND COOPERATIVE LEARNING INTEGRATION ON LEVEL FOUR SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS OF FORM FOUR STUDENTS
Authors: Chai Wan Luen , Siew Nyet Moi
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of teaching and learning methods based on the 5E Cycle Inquiry Learning Model and the Cooperative Learning Model (5E-CL) on the five constructs of Level Four Science Process Skills (L4SPS), namely Identifying Manipulated, Responding, and Constant Variables, Forming Hypotheses, Making Observations, Making Inferences, and Defining Operationally. A teaching and learning module was developed as a guide for teachers in implementing the 5E-CL method for the five L4SPS constructs. The L4SPS Test Instrument was constructed to measure the level of L4SPS mastery at the end of the study intervention. The quasi-experimental study was carried out on 180 Form Four students taking Core Science subjects. A total of three groups were assigned, namely i) Learning based on the 5E Inquiry Learning Model and Cooperative Learning (5E-CL, n=60), ii) Learning based on the 5E Inquiry Learning Model (P5E, n=60), and iii) Traditional Learning (TrL, n=60) in an urban secondary school in Lawas district, Sarawak. Study data were analyzed using the inferential statistical tests of MANOVA, MANCOVA, ANCOVA, and effect size. The results of the study showed that there was a statistically significant effect across the three groups of teaching and learning methods [F(2, 176)=31.819, p<0.01]. The results of the study also show that there is a statistically significant effect of the 5E-CL method compared to the 5E and TrL methods on the five L4SPS constructs. As for the effect size, the 5E-CL method as a whole provides a large effect size magnitude compared to the 5E and TrL methods. Overall, the findings of this study prove that the 5E-CL method has positive implications on the mastery of L4SPS among Form Four students.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A TEACHER LEADER'S PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Mohamad Rabi Nur Afiqah , Mohamad Mua’azam
Published: January 2024

The development of education is a priority in a developed democratic country as it plays an important role in the economic development and development of a country. In the meantime, the development of education that is happening now leads to giving priority in the aspect of school improvement. The purpose of this study is to review the views of teacher leaders on the level of school improvement practices and the possible variability of teacher leaders' views from the aspect of gender and work experience. The instrument used is a school improvement questionnaire developed by Webb and Pajares in 1996. The data obtained from a simple random sampling involving a total of 150 people who were selected as respondents in the Baling district of Kedah were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics through the SPSS version 26 program. The findings of the study show a high level of school improvement practices among teacher leaders as a whole. Furthermore, the findings of the study also show that the aspects of gender and work experience do not have a significant difference on the level of school improvement practices. This study provides some recommendations especially among teacher leaders to bring success in practicing school improvement practices.
THE USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY AND ITS IMPACTION REGARDING LEARNING ATTITUDE AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN BANGI, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
Authors: Abdul Rahman Aris , Murad Khairudin , Adnan Wardatul Hayat
Published: January 2024

Virtual Reality (VR) technology is a computer-based simulation system designed to create novel learning experiences within a virtual realm. VR establishes a simulated environment that has significant impact one's attitude toward learning. This new environment enables interaction with three-dimensional, dynamic views, thereby influencing physical learning behaviour. Virtual reality is a crucial component of the innovation process, facilitating real-time interaction within simulations and representing cutting-edge technology for enhanced comprehension of products. In contrast, traditional learning methods tend to be monotonous, whereas current educational approaches prioritise interactivity, saving time, fostering positive learning attitudes among young individuals, and enabling learning at any location and time. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the acceptance and utilisation of virtual reality among young adults and its effect on learning attitudes. One of the notable advancements in VR technology is its integration into educational institutions, with universities and schools emphasising alternative learning methods. This observation highlights the significance of embracing VR in a world increasingly focused on digitalisation. The study employs a quantitative methodology, utilising face-to-face surveys involving questionnaire distribution to a sample of 200 young adults within the Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. The research findings reveal that Virtual Reality Hedonic Motivation plays a significant role in shaping the Behavioural Intention to use virtual learning (as indicated by a Pearson correlation of r=.726 and Regression R2 = .527). This result indicates that, VR is accepted as an alternative learning method, especially within the context of Malaysia, where online digitalisation is gaining prominence within the education sector. This discussion on existing literature provide valuable insights for future researchers seeking to enhance the learning attitudes of young adults through the integration of VR technology.
THE PECULIARITIES OF SEEDS AND THE QUALITY OF THE GREEN MASS OF SOME NON-TRADITIONAL CROPS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Authors: CEREMPEI Valerian , ȚÎȚEI Victor , VLĂDUT Nicolae-Valentin , CRISTEA Oana-Diana
Published: January 2024

The article presents the results of the studies on the particularities of the seeds and the quality indices of the green mass, obtained from the non-traditional crops Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Raphanus sativus var. olifera, Sinapsis alba, Linum usitatissimum, Sesamum indicum and the hybrid Rumex tianschanicus × Rumex patientia. The results reflect the values of dimensional parameters, friability, seed structure and quality indices of the harvested green mass (nutritive value, biochemical potential to obtain biomethane). It has been demonstrated that the criterion of dimensional proportionality Kdp, proposed in this paper effectively reflects the structure of the seeds. The harvested green mass from non-traditional crops has the optimal content of protein and carbohydrates for animal feed and biomethane production.
Division of Labor between Men and Women in the Perspective of Pierre Bourdieu
Authors: Mustaqim Muhammad Arif
Published: January 2024

The division of tasks between husband and wife could be more balanced. Wives who work in the public sector still have a double burden with household chores that are still assigned to them. This article aims to describe how the division of labor between men and women in Curah Leduk Hamlet and how the structured process of helping husbands work in the coffee plantations by women in Curah Leduk Hamlet is a fulfillment of their daily family needs from the perspective of Pierre Bourdieu. Research on the structured process of helping husbands to work in coffee plantations for women in Curah Leduk Hamlet as a fulfillment of their daily family needs uses a naturalistic interpretive paradigm. Therefore, the research approach uses qualitative methods with this type of field research. The results of this study show that women in Curah Leduk Hamlet, in practice, still do domestic work but also help men work in the public sector. In view Pierre Bourdieu, this is because the socialization of the rural environment, such as the obligation of women to obey their husbands, the duties of being in the domestic space or taking care of the household and caring for children, are still carried out by women even when they become a wife. That is what forms this tradition to date.
The Urgency of a Moderate Islamic Spirit for the Liberation and Empowerment of Women Movement
Authors: Nasruddin Muhammad , Muliana Siti
Published: January 2024

Moderate Islam usually only understood as a counter narrative to radical Islamic movements or conservative Islam such as acts of radicalism, terrorism, and intolerance. Moderate Islam also has an important role in the liberation and empowerment of women. This can be seen in the NU and Muhammadiyah mass organizations as the two main currents of moderate Islam in Indonesia.  Therefore, this study will examine the values or spirit contained in moderate Islam in Indonesia, especially the NU and Muhammadiyah mass organizations as the main drivers of moderate Islam in Indonesia and its urgency for the movement of women's liberation and empowerment. This research is a type of descriptive qualitative research with a literature study method. The results showed that Islamic organizations Nahdlatul 'Ulama and Muhammadiyah use contextual interpretation in understanding religious texts. This then gave rise to various women's organizations such as Muslimat or 'Aisyiyah and gender activists who participated in fighting for women's rights through movements, studies, and workshops. The expected conclusion shows that moderate Islamic values with their contextual interpretation are closely related to the spirit of maqashid sharia which is none other than in accordance with the principles of Human Rights (HAM) so as to support gender equality.
Movement of Muslimah Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (MHTI) Against Feminism, 2000-2017
Authors: Firdausi Jamilatul
Published: January 2024

The Feminist movement became a forum to voice women's injustice which then caused social changes. However, some organizations oppose the understanding and movement of Feminism, one of them is Muslimah Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (MHTI). This study aims to find out the rejection movements and thoughts of MHTI against Feminism. There are three things discussed, The first is the development history of Indonesia Muslimah Hizbut Tahrir (MHTI). The second is MHTI’s thoughts on the role of women, and the third is MHTI’s rejection of feminism. The method type of this research is the history method, these are heuristic, verification, interpretation, and historiography. This study results are MHTI was an HTI's autonomous organization that wished to establish an Islamic Caliphate based on Kaffah Islamic Syari’a. Then, MHTI argued that women's main role was to be housewives who are responsible for caring for children and fostering a harmonious family. MHTI firmly rejected feminism because it is considered as destroying the structure of men's and women's roles that had been determined in Islam. So, they acted in various regions to spread their ideas.
The Role of Corruption in the Implementation of Environmental Regulations
Authors: Özpolat Asli , Ozsoy Ferda Nakipoglu
Published: January 2024

The necessity for politicians to take action to prevent environmental pollution and combat environmental pollution and corruption is made clear by the rise in environmental pollution and corruption that results from growing economic activity and development in emerging countries. The correlation between economic growth, corruption, and environmental harm has been studied for groupings of high-income emerging countries for this reason. The inverted U-shaped correlation between economic growth and environmental pollution is valid for MIST but not for BRCS because of empirical studies taking cross-section dependency into account and assessing the long-term relationship. Additionally, corruption has been demonstrated to worsen environmental contamination.
Role of Ethics in Nature-Human Relationship: a Pragmatic Inquiry
Authors: Jena Anita
Published: January 2024

Primitive people, in their initial struggle for existence, must have found Nature to be a formidable force to reckon with. Our ancestors eked out their means of survival from the abundant bounties of the ancient world with the meager tools at their disposal and sometimes tried to placate Nature by worshipping her. The earth was a rich mother and the needs of the early people were few. With time the ever increasing demands of humankind were matched by their growing power to wreak destruction and havoc. They destroyed forests and dug into the earth with unrestricted abandon in the quest of greater wealth and enjoyment, slaughtered every type of life for food and even for the mere pleasure of killing. Human beings remain the only predator that kills the young adults of a species, damaging the reproductive capital of the latter. Philosophers have argued against the wanton destruction of the earth’s resources. That these warnings have been largely ignored is apparent in the danger signs that have started to raise a question mark on the future of life on this planet.  Therefore, these ethical theories are needed to be analyzing in a pragmatic point of view of their applications. The tendency of the theories is to concentrate on the former and take the latter for granted. This creates a gap between knowledge and application of environmental ethics. There must be some aspects other than worldviews that affects human behavior. We proceed with a pragmatic theory of ethics which takes into account the practical aspects and strengthen it further with a psychological probe into the aspects responsible for creating the gap.
Global Country Classification of Sustainable Startups Levels
Authors: Bradač Hojnik Barbara
Published: January 2024

In today's world, the pursuit of sustainable development has become a global priority. However, the integration of sustainability practices in entrepreneurial ventures, particularly in new startups, lags behind. This article aims to bridge the gap between sustainable development and entrepreneurship by examining the role of sustainability in the formation of sustainable startups. Through the use of cluster analysis, this study classifies countries based on their environmental and social objectives in the context of sustainable startups. The analysis reveals distinct clusters of countries with varying degrees of emphasis on environmental and social considerations. The results of the analysis provide valuable insights into the distribution of countries across different clusters, delineating the sustainable goals of startups in those countries. These findings align with existing research on sustainable entrepreneurship and contribute to the broader discourse in the field. The implications of these findings are significant for promoting sustainable entrepreneurship. While the study acknowledges several limitations, future research can expand upon these findings to develop a more comprehensive understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship on a global scale.
Measuring the Impact of Higher Education in Promoting Sustainable Development Goals: Analysis of the Arab universities’ performance
Authors: Saleh Saleh A. K. , Adly Heba M.
Published: January 2024

Sustainability's global importance has amplified the role of universities in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research, education, and community engagement. Aim: This study aims to provide valuable insights into the role of Arab universities in promoting sustainability within the context of global higher education. Approach and methods: This study analyzes the performance of 200 universities from 15 Arab countries in the THE IMPACT Rankings. Their performance was compared to 135 universities from three of the leading world-class higher education systems: Canada, UK, and USA. Results: A global demand for sustainable development, Arab universities face challenges in improving their contributions to the SDGs and sustainability rankings. Despite the impressive growth in the participation of Arab universities in THE IMPACT Rankings yet lags in quality and impact of Arab universities contributions towards SDGs. Conclusion: The policy implications underscore the importance of institutional commitment to sustainability in Arab universities, urging the alignment of policies, funding, and curriculum with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Arab universities need to bridge performance gaps, promote green initiatives, and contribute effectively to the achievement of SDGs while recognizing the diverse socio-economic context and priorities of the Arab region.
Assessing International Tourism's Global Environmental Impact of Food and Beverages
Authors: Lochman Josef , Vagner Jiří
Published: January 2024

Tourism harms the environment in many ways and agriculture is of particular importance because of a wide range of negative impacts, the specific spatial conditionality of tourists' consumption, and the change in their eating habits during travel. Despite the urgency of previous research, the environmental requirements of tourist consumption have not yet been quantified. The main aim of the paper is thus quantify in the long term the total amount of food consumed in international tourism and assess its environmental impacts: land use, water requirements, and emitted emissions. Furthermore, we deal with the projection of these impacts associated with meat consumption up to 2050. The investigation uses long-term secondary data on the number of tourists, national diets, and environmental requirements of foodstuffs. According to our research, 15.6 million tonnes of food was consumed globally in 2010 and this amount increased to 24.5 in 2019. Due to COVID-19, the amount decreased by 72%. Although vegetal foodstuffs account for a larger share of the total, the environmental requirements are primarily associated with animal foodstuffs. Compared to daily at-home eating, tourists’ consumption patterns, e.g., higher preference for meat or whole grains, increase the environmental requirements by more than 10%. This research serves destination management bodies and concludes that the food environmental impacts should be the subject of adequate measures that would mitigate them and would make tourism more sustainable.
Using the Composite EEPSE Green Economy Index to Assess the Progress of Emerging Economies in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Stanković Sunčica , Ilić Biljana , Rabrenović Mihajlo
Published: January 2024

As a concept, the green economy refers to the transition from coal to renewable energy sources to reduce pollution, the energy efficiency of production processes to achieve savings, the reuse of materials from waste in business and energy production, changes designed to stop harmful climate change and bring new opportunities for economic development. In this way, conflicts between economic development and environmental issues are resolved, with the aim of achieving sustainability of the economy and society. The aim of the study is to provide a comparative analysis of the level of development of the green economy in selected 20 emerging economies and their progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the 2030 Agenda using the EEPSE Green Economy Index (EEPSE GEI), based on Quintuple  Helix Innovation Model (QHIM), and examine the interdependence between each of the 5 subsystems (quality of education system, economic aspects, political system, civil society, and natural environment) with this index. The results indicate that among the group of countries observed, Estonia is the best performer, while Egypt has the lowest performance. The results, also, indicate the important role of each of the subsystems in EEPSE GEI. The study can be useful for policy makers to identify weaknesses in achieving the SDGs.
Information and communication technologies in social work and adaptation of people with disabilities: On the materials of foreign studies
Authors: Korneva O. A.
Published: January 2024

The article argues that the content, forms and mechanisms of social work provision at all historical stages of society development are conditioned by chronological events and technologies used in this or that period. The modern stage of social assistance development is characterized by the use of information technologies. The authors present an analysis of foreign practice on the organization of social work and adaptation of people with disabilities with the use of information technologies. Among the approaches considered is the approach of preserving human participation. At the same time, the priority of social service as opposed to technocratic, the approach of “technology in practice”, the approach of proactive position of social workers, the concept of “mixed social work”, etc. are preserved. As the review has shown, the effectiveness of social work should be based on the priority of taking into account the interests of key stakeholders of the activity — social workers and clients of social and socio-medical assistance.
Characteristics of crimes committed with the use of information and telecommunication technologies or in the sphere of computer information in modern conditions
Authors: Anikayeva O. V. , Bobrovnichiy I. N.
Published: January 2024

The article studies the features of crimes committed with the use of information and telecommunication technologies or in the sphere of computer information in modern conditions, as well as identifies the leading directions and measures to counteract such crimes. Types of crimes and their statistics are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the personality of criminals, their classification. The main causes of crimes and their connection with the behavior of the victim are studied.
Safety as a synthetic scientific category
Authors: Dalinin A. V. , Kucherov V. D. , Okunev O. I.
Published: January 2024

This paper the main concepts (schools) of security presented in the literature were analyzed, and it is shown that within their framework a different understanding of the term “security” was formed. It is noted that the monoreference model of B. Buzen and the binary security system of the state and society of O. Waver are being replaced by an understanding of the triad of security organized from the state to the person through society. Thus, the rethought concept of security takes into account not only States and their respective relationships, but also the relationship between the individual, society and the State and their overlapping perceptions of threats, which have become diverse and multidirectional. The combination of these approaches enriches our understanding of security, leads to the conclusion that security is now a complex (synthetic) scientific category, which is the theoretical and methodological basis for cognition and identification of a number of generic concepts: “national”, “public”, “environmental” and other security. According to the position of the authors, it is necessary to conceptualize the concept of “security” and consider it as a system of rational management of fears and threats (through various measures specifically defined in regulatory legal acts for each sector and reference object, consistently implemented by state and non-state actors.
Sifat kimia, daya oles dan sifat sensoris selai kombinasi buah Pedada (Sonneratia caseolaris) dan buah Sirsak (Annona muricata)
Authors: Rusmina Rusmina , Marwati Marwati , Prabowo Sulistyo
Published: January 2024

Selai merupakan salah satu penganekaragaman produk olahan dengan konsistensi gel atau semi padat yang dibuat dari bubur buah dengan penambahan gula. Selai diolah dari buah Pedada yang memiliki aroma yang wangi, tetapi rasanya asam dan terasa sepat, sehingga perlu dikombinasikan dengan buah Sirsak yang memiliki rasa manis dan mengandung serat yang cukup tinggi yang baik digunakan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan selai. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mempelajari pengaruh kombinasi buah Pedada dan buah Sirsak terhadap sifat kimia, daya oles dan sifat sensoris selai. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan lima perlakuan kombinasi buah Pedada (BP) dan buah Sirsak (BS), yaitu 100% BP, 80% BP, 60% BP, 40% BP dan 20% BP, masing-masing dilakukan tiga ulangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa selai dari kombinasi buah Pedada dan buah Sirsak (20% BP) mempunyai kadar air terendah dan respons sensoris keseluruhan paling disukai.
Cuidados paliativos: una reflexión antropológica y bioética
Authors: Muñoz Merino Jimena Mónica , Becerra Castro Silvia
Published: January 2024

Los cuidados paliativos son una forma de atención integral del paciente, considerando su carácter antropológico y ontológico, como un ser biopsicosocioespiritual, en donde la muerte y el sufrimiento son características que lo definen y lo separan de otra especie. Los principios bioéticos nos dan una aproximación para entender el porqué es importante atender al paciente desde todos los ámbitos, más allá de la intención curativa. Nos permite visualizar la verdadera meta de los cuidados paliativos.
TY-RAPS - AN INNOVATIVE AND EASY-TO-USE METHOD FOR GRADUAL CLOSURE OF LARGE WOUNDS
Authors: Shaikh Asif Iqbal , Hedau Sudhanshu , Kela Manoj
Published: January 2024

Background: The aim of this study was to demonstrate an easy and safe technique that enables the
gradual primary closure of large wound .We are sharing our experience of large wound closure by using
simple principle of dermatotraction by Ty-Rap technique. In this study, a total of 10 Material and methods: patients were
enrolled between the year 2022 – 2023 and having surgical wounds on different body parts that are unable to heal. The Ty-Rap
system consists of a combination of two commercially available Ty-Raps. Ty-Raps are secured to the skin by four surgical staples
and this is repeated every 2 cm of the wound. Tightening of Ty-Raps was done in every 3 days till complete approximation of
wound. At the end of this gradual closure, all the wounds were primarily closed within an aver Results: age of 13.9 days. All the
patients had complete and uncomplicated primary closure. This is a simple and novel way to close wo Conclusion: unds
gradually and deliberately. This is a useful addition to the surgical toolkit that is currently available.
COMPARATIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF CONVENTIONAL PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE TRAINING VS PF 360 ON PAIN, PERIOD REGULARITY AMONGST FEMALES WITH MENSTRUAL DISORDERS.
Authors: Santosh Agnihorti Dhara , R Bhise Anjali , K Saini Vandana , Mahishale Arati , Amersheda Shila , M Pandya Janki , B Bhabhor Mittal , N Mange Yojana , Brahmbhatt Chelsi
Published: January 2024

Menstruation is dened as “A process in which the uterus sheds blood and tissue through the vagina.”1
Every month 1.8 million people menstruate across the world.2 Average menstrual cycle is 28 days, it can
be considered normal if it is regular and if it falls between 21 to 40 days. It is proven that almost 84.2% of females suffer from
dysmenorrhea, and 34.2% of females suffer from severe pain.4 Dysmenorrhea and severe pain are also reported to be a
symptom in many females having polycystic ovarian morphology.6 Other menstrual disorders like PCOS, Endometriosis,
adenomyosis, uterine broids etc. are increasing due to multiple factors like lifestyle, diet, pollution, stress, anxiety, etc.
Dysmenorrhea can be classied as primary dysmenorrhea with no underlying pathology. The primary reason for severe pain
and other symptoms is increased prostaglandin secretion.7 In secondary dysmenorrhea, the menstrual pain is due to an
underlying pathology like endometriosis, pelvic inammatory disease, adenomyosis, uterine broids, etc. Dysmenorrhea,
Amenorrhea, etc can be very strenuous conditions for females. Which also affects their prociency at work and overall health.
Pelvic Floor Muscles are in close vicinity of pelvic organs, whenever there is any ongoing pathology in the pelvic cavity it can
directly or indirectly affect the pelvic oor muscles. The conventional pelvic oor muscle rehab done by transvaginal devices is
not very comfortable especially for nulliparous or sexually inactive females and the compliance to such treatment is low. PF 360
is a unique revolutionary technology that can be better tolerated as it has mechanical stimulation rather than electrical
stimulation.
“USE OF A MACHINE LEARNING-DERIVED SYSTEM FOR INTRAOPERATIVE DETECTION OF HYPOTENSION- A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL.”
Authors: Jambure Nagesh Panditrao , Annachhatre Ajita Suhrid , Belapurkar Yogesh , Jambure Ashlesha
Published: January 2024

Introduction- Hemodynamic changes that occur during the cardiac surgery may lead to myocardial
ischemia. Myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS) is the leading cause of 30-day
postoperative mortality4. Annually worldwide, at least 8% of patients ≥ 45 yrs. old undergoing noncardiac surgery (total of 8M
patients) suffer MINS, and one million of these patients die within 30 days post-surgery.5 To detect the likelihood of a Aimpatient trending towards a hypotensive event before the event occurs, and to understand the root cause and inform a potential
course of action for our patient. The study was conducted on 44 patients undergone elective CABG un Methods- der general
anaesthesia. These patients were divided in two groups, Group A Baseline group and Group B HPI Group. Severity, frequency
and duration of intraoperative hypotension was analysed with help of Acumen Hypotension Prediction Index (HPI) software.
Conclusion- The hypotension prediction index, which reliably predicts hypotension up to 15 minutes before its actual
occurrence, has the potential to change our practice from reactive to proactive blood pressure management. Advanced
hemodynamic parameters can be a great assistant in crucial decision-making areas of uid optimization, choice of vasoactive
drugs.
EVALUATION OF OCCLUSAL SPLINT THERAPY WITH CHANGES IN SALIVARY OXIDATIVE STATUS AND CLINICAL SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS WITH TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT MYALGIA” - A COMPARATIVE AND PROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Amuthan S. , Gayathri M.
Published: January 2024

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) encompass the most common painful musculoskeletal and
neuromuscular orofacial conditions and affect jaw joints, masticatory muscles, and the surrounding
structures. The main goal of TMD therapy is the reduction of clinical symptoms such as pain and limited lower jaw movement.
Research has recently suggested that oxidative stress (OS) can play a part in the pathophysiological processes that occur in
TMD. OS occurs as a result of an imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants in favour of oxidants, and it is believed to play a
role in various adverse processes in an organism. Studies have found signicant differences in the expression of OS
biomarkers and antioxidants between TMD patients and healthy individuals. This study evaluates the change in salivary
oxidative stress in patients with temporomandibular joint myalgia before and after occlusal soft splint therapy. The result
indicates that there was a signicant difference in clinical parameters of visual analog scale (VAS), Maximal comfortable
mouth opening (MCO) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) with P value <0.001. Among all biochemical parameters, TAC (Total
anti oxidative capacity) showed statistically signicant changes in post operative ndings. All the patients with
temporomandibular joint myalgia experienced a decrease in their clinical symptoms and salivary oxidative stress markers. the
salivary biochemical assay performed to evaluate the oxidative stress revealed improved antioxidant capacity, indicating a
compensatory mechanism to lower oxidative stress.
ISOLATION, SPECIATION OF CANDIDA SPECIES BY CANDIDA DIFFERENTIAL AGAR AND ANTIFUNGAL SUSCEPTIBILITY FROM VARIOUS CLINICAL SAMPLES IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, WARANGAL.
Authors: Chandra Golla Eshwara , Padmaja Goteti Venkata , Ramya Harshita Chilakalapalli
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Candida species are fungal pathogens which are Yeast with Pseudo hyphae, they cause
candidiasis (Cutaneous & Mucosal) & Systemic infections and they are one of major cause hospital
acquired infection in Catheterized and Canulated patients. They are most common opportunistic fungal infection in
Immunocompromised patients. It was a prospective study conducted in Kakatiya Medical college,. Materials and Methods:
Different samples such as Urine, Blood, Oral swab, High vaginal swab and catheter tip Samples were collected and subjected
to direct Gram staining, Germ tube test. Blood samples were inoculated on Brain heart infusion broth and cultured on
conventional media further inoculated onto HiChrome candida differential agar to speciate candida. Antifungal drug
susceptibility testing of candida species isolated is done by Kirby bauer disk diffusion method. A total of 2124 clinical Results:
specimens were collected, among them, 195 samples tested positive for candida species. These samples included urine
98(50.2%), blood 46(23.5%), high vaginal swab 26(13.3%), oral thrush swab 18(9.2%), and catheter tip 7(3.5%). Among the
candida species, Candida albicans 86(44.1%), Candida tropicalis 58(29.7%), Candida glabarata 27(13.8%), Candida krusei
18(9.2%), and Candida dubliniensis 6(3%) were isolated on culture. Candida species were most sensitive to
Itraconazole158(81%) followed by Fluconazole 154(78.9%), Miconazole 151(77.4%), Ketoconazole 26(13.3%). In Conclusion:
our study we found that candida albicans was major cause of candida infections and ketoconazole is most resistant antifungal
drug. We also found that HiChrome Candida Differential agar is an effective screening tool for candida isolates speciation. We
conclude that identifying candida species from various clinical specimens has become important and to know the
susceptibility of candida species to antifungal drugs and guide the clinicians.