bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KEGIATAN PENGUKURAN, PERBAIKAN INSTALASI LISTRIK DAN AIR BERSIH DI SANGGAH DADYA KELOD KAUH, DESA BENGKALA, KECAMATAN KUBUTAMBAHAN, KABUPATEN BULELENG, SINGARAJA
Authors: Yasada Gede , Sutapa I Ketut , Moi Fransiska , Sudiarta I Komang
Published: October 2023

Sanggah dadia Tangkas Kori agung yang berlokasi di Banjar Kelod Kauh, Desa Bengkala, Kecamatan Kota Kubutambahan, Singaraja. Sanggah dadya ini  merupakan sanggah yang cukup tua dan unik karena berdekatan dengan pinggir sungai, dan kawasan perumahan penduduk. Meningkatnya kesadaran umat hindu, khususnya masyarakat dadia Banjar Kelod Kauh, Desa Bengkala untuk melakukan persembahyangan, sehingga jumlah memedek juga meningkat terutama pada saat piodalan.   Peningkatan ini menyebabkan kenyamanan pada saat persembahyangan berkurang karena kurangnya instalasi listrik dan instalasi air. Hal ini sudah lama menjadi pemikiran pengempon sanggah dadia.  Dalam rangka kondisi tersebut, maka dilakukan kegiatan pengukuran untuk mengetahui kondisi topograpi di kawasan sanggah. Dalam proses perbaikan, diharapkan akan dibantu oleh Jurusan Teknik Sipil – Politeknik Negeri Bali mulai dari tahap pengukuran/pemetaan topografi sampai terwujudnya rencana penataan sebagai bagian dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat dengan tahapan yaitu: peninjauan  lokasi, dilakukan terhadap jumlah bahan dan jenis bahan yang diperlukan, sebagai solusi perbaikan instalasi listrik dan air bersih secara keseluruhan. Melalui Program Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini akan dilakukan beberapa tahap kegiatan sebagai solusi dari permasalahan yang dihadapi yaitu  pengukuran area pura, penggambaran hasil ukur, perbaikan instalasi listrik dan instalasi air bersih  di kawasan sanggah.   Pemahaman dan kemampuan melaksanakan perbaikan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kenyamanan  dalam melakukan persembahyangan di sanggah Dadia Tangkas Kori Agung, Banjar Kelod Kauh, Desa Bengkala
PkM PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH FESES KAMBING SEBAGAI PUPUK ORGANIK di GAMPONG LAMNGA KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR
Authors: Wardani Sari , Mardhiah Ainal , Mulyadi Mulyadi , Silviana Mery , Fadhil M. , Zarkasyi M.
Published: October 2023

Gampong Lamnga merupakan salah satu Gampong di Kecamatan Mesjid Raya Kabupaten Aceh Besar yang mayoritas masyarakatnya bekerja sebagai petani. Ketergantungan terhadap penggunaan pupuk untuk produkstivitas tanaman tidak bisa dihindari. Pupuk yang umumnya di gunakan oleh masyarakat adalah pupuk kimia, karena mudah di dapat akan tetapi menjadi kendala dikarenakan harga jual pupuk kimia yang tinggi sedangkan kebutuhan pupuk semakin meningkat hingga massa panen. Solusi yang ditawarkan kepada masyarakat melalui kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat adalah mencari alternatif pengganti pupuk kimia yaitu dengan membuat pupuk organik berbahan baku limbah feses kambing. Pupuk organik merupakan pupuk yang kaya akan kandungan unsur hara yang sangat baik bagi pertumbuhan tanaman. Limbah feses mengandung zat hara seperti nitrogen, fospor, kalium dan air. Populasi ternak kambing yang setiap tahun mengalami peningkatan, akan berdampak terhadap limbah feses yang di hasilkan. Apabila limbah feses ini tidak dikelola dengan baik, akan mencemari lingkungan dan menggangu kesehatan masyarakat. Kegiatan bertujuan memanfaatkan limbah feses ternak kambing menjadi pupuk organik. Kegiatan melibatkan petani dan peternak kambing di lingkungan Gampong Lamnga. Kegiatan dilaksanakan dalam dua tahapan yaitu tahap sosialisasi dan pelatihan pembuatan pupuk organik berbahan baku limbah feses kambing. Kegiatan ini memberikan dampak positif untuk masyarakat Gampong Lamnga diantaranya meningkatkan ketrampilan masyarakat dalam mengolah limbah feses kambing menjadi pupuk organik secara mandiri sehingga dapat mengurangi ketergantungan penggunaan pupuk kimia serta dapat menjaga lingkungan dari dampak pencemaran sektor peternakan.
Customer Churn Prediction of Telecom Company Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors:   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Chong Angela Yi Wen , Khaw Khai Wah ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia, Yeong Wai Chung ,   Sunway University, Chuah Wen Xu ,   Universiti Sains Malaysia
Published: October 2023

We can’t escape the fact that using telecommunications has become a significant part of our everyday lives. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the telecommunication industry has become crucial. Hence, the industry now enjoys growth opportunities. In this study, KNN, Random Forest (RF), AdaBoost, Logistic Regression (LR), XGBoost, and Support Vector Machine (SVM) are 6 supervised machine learning algorithms that will be used in this study to predict the customer churn of a telecom company in California. The goal of this study is to identify the classifier that predicts customer churn the most effectively. As evidenced by its accuracy of 79.67%, precision of 64.67%, recall of 51.87%, and F1-score of 57.57%, XGBoost is the overall most effective classifier in this study. Next, the purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of customers who are most likely to leave the telecom company. These characteristics were discovered based on customers’ demographics and account information. Lastly, this study also provides the company with advice on how to retain customers. The study advises company to personalize the customer experience, implement a customer loyalty program, and apply AI in customer relationship management in retaining customers.
Identifying Genes Related to Diabetes Mellitus Using Penalized Logistic Regression
Authors:   Universitas Diponegoro, Rochayani Masithoh Yessi , Hakim Arief Rachman ,   Universitas Diponegoro, Sugito Sugito ,   Universitas Diponegoro
Published: October 2023

Identification of genes associated with Diabetes Mellitus is important for early detection of this disease. This study tried to find some potential genes related to T2DM. The dataset used was GSE25462 and the method used was penalized logistic regression, specifically Lasso. The top eight selected genes were ABRA, EVX1, MIR7-3HG, SAYSD1, SLC26A1, SRGAP3, WFDC1, and 240244_at. The training data reaches the accuracy and kappa of 1 for the model with 8 genes. But, when the model is used for testing data the maximum accuracy is 0.9 and the maximum kappa is 0.615, obtained in models with 14 genes. This happened because the dataset lacked samples of the positive class. The use of ensemble learning methods is recommended to combine predictive results. The role of some genes we found in T2DM remains unclear. Biology researchers can further study the role of these genes in T2DM.
Comparative Analysis for Test Case Prioritization Using Particle Swarm Optimization and Firefly Algorithm
Authors:   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Yue Lee Zhiang , Ibrahim Rosziati ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Published: October 2023

Software testing is the most importance phases for software development life cycle. However, it is always time consuming and costly. In order to solve this problem, regression testing is required to be conducted since it can verify the software modifications with zero effect to the software actual features. TCP is one type of the regression testing techniques. It can reduce the cost and time taken. In the area of TCP, there are several algorithms and the most powerful algorithms is the nature inspired algorithms. This study will focus on the comparison analysis of prioritization of test case by using PSO and FA. In order to choose an algorithm with better performance between PSO and FA, they are turned into the form of Python code. Then, PSO and FA are implemented into Case Study A and Case Study B. Their result will be compared and analysis based on the execution time, Big-O, and APFD. The comparison showed that FA is outperform than PSO since FA has the least execution time (0.001 second), less complexity (O(N)) than PSO (O(N3)), and same APFD values (0.520 and 0.600). Thus, FA has better prioritization performance compared to PSO.
The Influence of Infrastructure in Agricultural Subjects' Practical Learning Environment on ASPer UPM Students' Interest and Field of Study Selection
Authors:   Universiti Putra Malaysia, M.I. Nur Dinie , M.S.K. Enio ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia
Published: October 2023

There is a growing global concern in agricultural education due to past findings on students’ lack of interest in studying and considering a career in agriculture. In spite of this, past local studies have shown an agricultural-related careers are getting more interest from students due to the practical learning environment provided by the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Agricultural Science Foundation (ASPer UPM) but there is no thorough explanation regarding the elements of practical learning environment that affects students' interest. This qualitative study was to provide additional insight into the learning infrastructure as a component of the agricultural subjects’ practical learning environment by examining how infrastructure in agricultural practical learning environment influences students’ interest and selection of agriculture as a field of study. Furthermore, it attempts to identify students' perceptions of practical learning infrastructure as part of the ASPer UPM learning environment. This qualitative study collected data through the focus group interview using an interview questions instrument. The study found that students perceive the provision of infrastructure and equipment as not uniform, and the technology adopted is inadequate and only sufficient to help with basic work. The students also perceive the instructors’ expertise and specialisation as helping them understand the course content and the specialised locations are aligned with the learning content. The study found that students' interest could be increased by changing the learning location and content, providing adequate, usable and conducive infrastructure and implementing clear teaching and practical learning procedures. At the same time, infrastructure can generate curiosity, provide early exposure to agriculture and change negative perceptions and interests to influence students to select agriculture as a field of study. Lastly, this study found an apparent relationship between Faculty of Agriculture cluster students' selection of fields of study and their foundation course CGPA. These results can be utilised as guidance for agricultural education institutions to design a high-quality practical learning environment via enhanced infrastructure.
Evaluating The Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System Using SERVQUAL Model
Authors:   University of Southeastern Philippines Bo. Obrero, Mark S. Francisco John , Jasmin J. Neri, ,   Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Published: October 2023

The TVET program has been successful in providing highly skilled individuals to meet the demands of the labor market. However, it is important to evaluate the delivery of the program to ensure that it continues to meet these demands. This study focused on analyzing the delivery of the TVET competency assessment and certification system in Davao de Oro, Philippines. The study utilized a descriptive survey method and adopted the (Service Quality) SERVQUAL model to assess service quality. The results revealed that there is a gender gap distribution among male and female clients who availed of the process of competency assessment and certification system. The study also found that empathy obtained a negative gap score (-0.03) in the process. This negative score implies that empathy is as important as other dimensions of service quality. However, other dimensions of service quality have met the expectations of clients and obtained a positive score. Overall, respondents have perceived the implementation of the technical vocational education and training TVET competency assessment and certification system to be satisfactory. To improve the service quality, it is necessary to provide appropriate information about processing time and documentary requirements to all clients and equip personnel in handling clients proactively. Relationship-based management should also be improved to promote holistic technical vocational education and training (TVET) service quality, particularly in competency assessment and certification systems.
Synchronisation Model of Campus-Industry Partnership Through Smart Expert System Hybrid Advisory for Industrial Internship Students and Teaching Assistance in the Era of Independent Learning
Authors:   Universitas Negeri Malang, Rahma Putra Andika Bagus Nur , Sumarli Sumarli ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, Suhartadi Syarif ,   Universitas Negeri Malang, Kiong Tee Tze ,   Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Rahmawati Anita Dwi ,   Universitas Brawijaya
Published: October 2023

The objectives of this research include (1) developing smart expert system innovation integrated hybrid advisory; and (2) Testing the attractiveness and feasibility of the hybrid advisory integrated smart expert system innovation prototype. The method in this research is in the form of research and development (Re-search and Development). Where the method includes a preliminary study; model design; development of model prototypes; model prototype testing; model prototype revision; validated model prototype results; model prototype experimentation; tested models; and dissemination. all state universities in East Java (students,equipped with lecturers, officials in PT and stakeholders). The research instrument used questionnaires, documents, structured surveys, observations, and in-depth interviews. The results of this study include: (1) the innovations developed have synchronous and asynchronous online guidance features, submit reports and daily assignments, student progress reports, live chat with supervisors and instructors, daily attendance, to review report results; and (2) the Smart Expert System Integrated Hybrid Advisory innovation developed has valid results without revision with an average score of 90.1 (user benefit aspect), an average score of 90.5 (application display aspect), an average score of 93 ,8 (newness of information aspect), average score of 97.6 (content aspect), average score of 90.6 (user-friendliness aspect), average score of 93.8 (competency achievement aspect).
The Challenges of Implementing Industrial Revolution 4.0 Elements in TVET
Authors:   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Ngatiman Suriani , Sulaiman Tajularipin ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia, Wong Kai Yan ,   Universiti Putra Malaysia
Published: October 2023

The advent of the industrial revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) impacted the national industry andthe need to provide a highly skilled and competitive workforce. However, the previous study on the implementation of IR4.0 in vocational collegesin Malaysia is still unsatisfactory. Previous studies have also focused on Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) at the higher education. Therefore, this study conducted to explore the challenges towards the implementation of the IR4.0 element in the Vocational College (VC) curriculum. VC offers education skills certificate and diploma level to secondary school students. VC needs to be prepared to face this phenomenon in providing national human resources. The study employsqualitative design using in depth semi structured interview method guided by the interview protocol. Seven participants who met the sampling criteria were involved in this study. The Interview recording systematically managed and translated verbatim as interview transcripts. Then a thematic analysis performed using ATLAS.ti software (version 8) to construct appropriate codes, categories and themes to answer the research questions. The results of the interviews found five main challenges identified on the implementation of the IR4.0 element in the VC curriculum; curriculum review, providing teaching workforce, providing infrastructure, industry relations and engaging in education. Overall findings indicate the need for a revisit of the VC curriculum to implement the IR4.0 element and has implications to implement in providing a national workforce that meets the needs of the industrial demand. This study expected useful to Bahagian Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal Vokasional(BPLTV) in strengthening the Vocational Education Transformation agenda through the implementation of VC curriculum revisit by considering the challenges of IR4.0 implementation from various angles discussed to ensure students' knowledge and skills meet IR4.0 requirements to contribute to national development.
Localizing SDG in Eastern Region Malaysia: Key Challenges of Project Impact Evaluation
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puteh Fadilah , Wan Puspa Melati ,   Taylor’s University
Published: October 2023

The Solution Provider Project for the community throughout Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak is one of the remarkable flagship programs of The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia –Sustainable Development Goals byCivil Society Organization Alliance (APPGM-SDG CSO). With theclear aim to promote Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)in Malaysia, several projects for 2022 have beenimplemented throughout the country including 10 solution projects in the Eastern Region,particularly in Kelantan. The solution project implementorswere given financial assistance to runskill-based training and community-based projects for community development, empowerment, and an industry-ready talent pool. This paper intends to discuss the key challenges and project impact evaluation carried outon behalf of APPGM-SDG. The methodology employed was a mixed method –embedded design approach to assess the project impact evaluation. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used to evaluate the impact of the project. Data was gathered from proposal and project monitoring documents, focus group discussions(FGD), and site visits. Findings from solution providers, project beneficiaries, and evaluators' observations were then combined and triangulated to provide a more in-depth understanding of the impact of the solution projects. There were several key challenges found in the solutions projects from the perspectives of solution providers, project beneficiaries, and project evaluators in the Eastern regiondiscussed in this paper. This paper also highlights several recommendations to overcome those challenges via a clear communication plan between solution providers, APPGM representatives, and impact evaluators to facilitate andstrengthen the impact evaluation process. The challenges discussed in this paper are hoped to better inform project implementors and policymakers in their decision-making, program design, and policy papers, particularly in the areas of economic, social, and environmental with a clear target SDG deliverables and target group.
The Impact of Localising Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Selected Sabah Parliamentary Constituencies Through Service-Learning Concept
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi, Abd Rahman Muhamad Azwan , Joko Eko Prayitno ,   Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Hasan Muhammad Rahimi ,   Malaysian Narrative Association (NARATIF) IKMAS, Hasif Nik ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi
Published: October 2023

This article presents the impact evaluationof the Solution Providers Project, a flagship program of The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia –Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) on Civil Society Organization (CSO) Alliance, aimed at reducing inequalities in selected constituencies in Sabah, Malaysia. Focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the lens of impact evaluator, this study adoptsa service-learningconceptual framework and amix-method research design, combining qualitative approaches (evaluator observation, focus group discussions) with numerical assessments on 15 selected constituencies.Findings revealthat while solution providers express over-optimism about reported projects, beneficiaries encounter diverse challenges in experiencing the intended impact. Data from focus group discussions highlights both success stories and obstacles, showcasing skill acquisition through hands-on experiences. However, beneficiaries’ understanding on SDGs is still at a mediocre level, despite emphasis during planning and execution.Overall, the findings from this impact evaluation can be instrumental in informingdecision-making, improvingprogram design, and shedding light on specific policy areas, particularly in reducing multidimensional inequality such as income, consumption inequality and the quality of digital education in the Sabah region.
Challenges and Strategies in Curriculum Change among Agrotechnology Lecturers in Community College
Authors:   Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti, S. Ealangov , S. Abdul Malek. ,   Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi
Published: October 2023

Climate change, shortages of resources, advancements in artificial intelligence, technological explosions, and globalization have an impact on the agricultural labour market. As a result, the Institute of Technical and Vocational Training Education (PLTV) is under pressure to produce highly trained graduates in order to meet its objectives. In an effort to resolve this issue, PLTV, particularly Community College, is urgently needed to revise the curriculum of the Community College Certificate Programme (SKK), particularly in the field of agrotechnology. The study aims at exploring the challenges and strategies of agrotechnology lecturers at Community College in facing the prospect of curriculum changes. The survey study was designed implementing a qualitative methodology. The collection of survey data is carried out through semi-structured interviews using adapted interview protocols. The study population consisted of lecturers in the field of agrotechnology at Community College covering three clusters namely agriculture technology, aquaculture and food processing and quality control. The purposive sampling method is used to select six survey informan who meet the set criteria. The data obtained is analyzed thematically. The findings of the study find lecturers facing challenges from aspects of expertise, knowledge, and competence; time constraints; lack of resources; and curriculum design. The lecturers also recommended strategies to overcome the challenges in curriculum change from the practice aspect; resource improvement; curricular improvements; and quality assurance. This finding is expected to contribute to the the curriculum change process especially for the Agrotechnology Certificate Program.
Inculcating Digital Contents, Technological Tools: Agents for Enhancing Business Education Curriculum for Skill Acquisition in Nigerian Universities
Authors:   Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerisity, C. C. Ufondu , V. C. Udeh ,   Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerisity, Maryann Amobi, Chinelo ,   Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerisity
Published: October 2023

This study was on inculcating digital contents, technological tools as agents for enhancing business education curriculum for Skill Acquisition in Universities in Anambra State. Two research questions and null hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A population of 34 business educators in Universities in Anambra state were used for the study. No sample was drawn for the study since the size of the population is manageable. The instrument used to collect data for the study was a structured questionnaire with two parts; part A contained items on the demography of respondents and part B contained items on the two research questions under the study. The questions were structured on a 5 point rating scale of Strongly Agree (SA); Agree (A), Moderately Agree (MA), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree. The instrument was validated b three experts, two from the Department of Business Education and one from Measurement and Evaluation. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was used to test consistency of the instrument and a general coefficient of 0.81. Data collected was analyzed using arithmetic mean and standard deviation while t- test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. When the p value was found to be equal or less than 0.05 alpha levels, the noted difference was said to be significant, therefore, the null hypothesis was be rejected. However, a p value found to be greater than 0.05, the noted difference was insignificant, therefore, the null hypothesis will be accepted. The findings of the study revealed that business education lecturers in universities in Anambra state agree that provision of instructional technology, inculcating digital contents can enhance business education curriculum for skill acquisition. These findings were discussed and conclusion was drawn. Relevant recommendations were made based on the findings of the study part of which included that Management of business education programme should incorporate digital tools and platforms that are relevant to various business disciplines, such as data analytics software, marketing automation platforms, project management tools, or simulation software. Provide hands-on training and practical exercises using these tools to develop students' proficiency in digital technologies applicable to the business context.
Covid-19 Döneminde Dijital Pazarlama ve E-Lojistik Faaliyetlerine Yönelik Lojistik Sektöründe Bir Araştırma
Authors: OKTAYKAAN Sena , BAŞARAN ALAGÖZ Selda
Published: October 2023

Amaç – Covid-19 salgınından en çok etkilenen sektörlerden birisi lojistik sektörüdür. Teknolojiden en çok faydalanan bu sektörün dijital pazarlama ve e-lojistik faaliyetlerinin incelenmesi bu çalışmanın amacını oluşturmaktadır. Ayrıca teknolojiden en çok faydalanan lojistik sektörünün dijital pazarlama ve e-lojistik faaliyetlerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntem - Çalışmada Kocaeli ilinde faaliyet gösteren işletmeler üzerinde anket çalışması yapılmış olup, online olarak 270 geçerli veri toplanmıştır.

Bulgular - İşletmeler birden fazla dijital pazarlama faaliyeti kullanmaktadır. E-lojistik faaliyetleri hakkında ise yeterli bilgiye sahip olunmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. İşletmeler e-lojistik kanallarını kullanmamaktadır.

Sonuç - İşletmenin faaliyette bulunduğu süreye göre pandemi döneminde dijital faaliyetleri ve e-lojistik faaliyetleri, işletmenin çalışan sayısına göre pandemi döneminde dijital faaliyetleri ve e-lojistik faaliyetleri farklılaşmaktadır. Ayrıca işletmenin pandemi dönemindeki dijital faaliyetleri e-lojistik faaliyetlerini etkiler, sonuçlarına ulaşılmıştır.
Pengendalian Kualitas Terhadap Aksesoris Kulit Menggunakan Pendekatan Statistical Quality Control (SQC) Dan Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (F-AHP)
Authors: Pradhana Ricky Novan , Yunitasari Elly Wuryaningtyas , Ma’arif Syamsul
Published: October 2023

Abekani Leather merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak pada bidang pembuatan aksesoris kulit berbahan dasar kulit sapi. Dalam menjalankan usahanya, abekani leather menggunakan sistem Make To Stock (MTS) dan Make To Order (MTO) untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pasar. Dalam menjalankan usahanya, Abekani Leather terkendala dengan banyak nya produk defect hingga mencapai rata-rata 5% untuk periode Juni-Desember 2021. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah ingin mengetahui apakah produk defect masih dalam kendali, mengetahui sumber permasalahan, serta memberikan saran perbaikan utama. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Statistical Quality Control (SQC) untuk mengendalikan kualitas secara statistika, dan Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (F-AHP) guna menentukan saran perbaikan utama. Setelah dilakukan penelitian, didapatkan hasil yaitu, produk aksesoris abekani leather masih dalam kendali statistik, yang ditunjukan oleh tidak adanya data yang out of control pada peta U dengan garis tengah sebesar 0,0543. Penyebab produk defect dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor antara lain, Faktor Manusia, Faktor Mesin, Faktor Metode dan Faktor Material. Saran perbaikan utama yaitu adalah mengadakan pertemuan rutin setiap bulan guna membahas peningkatan kualitas produk aksesoris kulit dengan score sebesar 0,7459.
LncRNA PART1 Regulates Ovarian Carcinoma Development via the miR-150-5p/MYB Axis
Authors: Wang Jing , Han Yun , Zhang Tingting , Li Jing , Xu Boqun
Published: October 2023

Background: Over the past few years, there have been many reports on the abnormal expression and functional relevance of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in tumors. The role played by lncRNAs in epithelial ovarian carcinoma (EOC) remains poorly understood, however the goal of the present work was to study molecular mechanisms that underlie involvement of prostate androgen-regulated transcript 1 (PART1) lncRNA in EOC development. Methods: A total of 25 tumor and 17 normal specimens were obtained from women undergoing surgery between 2015 and 2019 in the Second Affiliated Hospital, Nanjing Medical University. Expression levels for PART1 in EOC tissue and EOC cell lines were assessed using qRT-PCR. Assays for CCK-8, trans-well, colony forming and western blotting were used to investigate PART1, miR-150-5p and MYB (MYB proto-oncogene) for their invovement in EOC cell proliferation, migration and invasion. Luciferase reporter gene assay was also performed to investigate biological functions of PART1, miR-150-5p and MYB in EOC, and an animal xenograft model was employed to test tumorigenicity. Results: PART1 expression was increased in EOC relative to normal cells and correlated with EOC cell proliferation, migration and invasion. PART1 can sponge miR-150, thereby inhibiting growth of EOC by targeting MYB. The xenograft mouse model revealed that PART1 can regulate tumorigenesis in vivo. Conclusions: The PART1/miR-150/MYB axis is involved in EOC pathogenesis and could represent a new target to use in diagnosis and therapy.
ПІДВИЩЕННЯ МОТИВАЦІЇ ДО НАВЧАЛЬНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ЗАСОБАМИ МУЗЕЙНОЇ ПЕДАГОГІКИ (на прикладі Меморіально-мінералогічного музею імені В.Г. Бондарчука в Денишівському ліцеї)
Authors: Романова Наталія , Власенко Руслана
Published: October 2023

У статті розкривається один з важливих аспектів сучасної шкільної практики – необхідність спонукати учнів до продуктивної пізнавальної діяльності, формувати високий рівень мотивації учіння. Увагу зосереджено на можливостях освітнього середовища у процесі організації та функціонування краєзнавчого музею у закладі загальної середньої освіти. Обґрунтовано роль музейної освіти, яка дає можливість сформувати загальні та природничі компетентності під час збору, формування та презентації колекцій і розкрити творчий потенціал здобувачів освіти під час дослідницьких робіт, екскурсій і презентацій своєї роботи.
Визначено пріоритетні напрямки роботи Меморіально-мінералогічного музею імені академіка В.Г.Бондарчука. На базі музею працюють два гуртки: Юні екскурсоводи та Туристсько-краєзнавчий гурток. Основними видами роботи екскурсоводів є збір біографічного матеріалу про знаменитого земляка, вивчення його наукової спадщини, теоретична підготовка про класи мінералів та групи гірських порід, участь в розробці екскурсій, квестів, вікторин та презентація цих матеріалів перед екскурсантами музею, щорічна участь у конкурсі юних екскурсоводів. Юні краєзнавці всебічно досліджують природу рідного села, розробляють туристичні маршрути, займаються дослідницькою роботою, беруть участь у туристсько-краєзнавчих змаганнях, є активними вихованцями МАН України.
Проведено опитування з екскурсоводами та екскурсантами музею і з’ясовано, що музейна педагогіка є ефективним засобом формування краєзнавчих компетентностей: здобувачі освіти формують відповідальне ставлення до природи рідного краю, готові розв’язувати проблеми стану довкілля, генерують ідеї з використання природних ресурсів. Застосовуючи нетрадиційний підхід до навчання, музейна педагогіка сприяє самореалізації кожної дитини, розкриває творчий потенціал гуртківців під час досліджень мінералогічної колекції, створення екскурсій та квестів, участі в різноманітних конкурсах та змаганнях, проведенні екскурсій. На власному емпіричному досвіді доведено, що освітнє середовище музею створює ідеальні умови для самовираження, творчого розвитку здобувачів освіти, а регіональний аспект є потужним засобом для підвищення мотивації до навчання.
КОНТРОЛЬНІ ЛИСТИ ДЛЯ ВЗАЄМООЦІНЮВАННЯ У ДИФЕРЕНЦІЙОВАНОМУ НАВЧАННІ ПРОФЕСІЙНО ОРІЄНТОВАНОГО ІНШОМОВНОГО ПИСЬМА І ГОВОРІННЯ ІТ СТУДЕНТІВ
Authors: Синекоп Оксана , Зєня Любов , Матвієнко Ольга , Коваль Тамара
Published: October 2023

З метою розвитку самостійності ІТ (інформаційні технології) студентів та їх ефективної взаємодії, раціональним є впровадження контрольних листів для взаємооцінювання іншомовних усних і письмових робіт в умовах диференціації. Контрольний лист є інструментом чи засобом контролю якості сформованості професійно орієнтованої англомовної компетентності ІТ студентів у письмі та говорінні. У статті проаналізовано переваги контрольних листів, зокрема, вони: оптимально систематизують роботу студента, структуруючи його дії; допомагають знайти й уникнути помилок; алгоритмізують процес перевірки усного та письмового продукту; спрощують процедуру перевірки; мотивують студентів брати активну участь в оцінюванні; дозволяють студентам сконцентруватися на завданні; допомагають якісно оцінити роботу; дозволяють набувати та вдосконалювати іншомовні навички й уміння у процесі контролю; активізують процеси саморегуляції, соціально розподіленої регуляції / співрегуляції ІТ студентів; посилюють індивідуальну і групову автономію; заощаджують час виконання завдання; сприяють розвитку співпраці та кооперації; розвивають критичне мислення; дозволяють отримати збалансований зворотний зв’язок; сприяють активному навчанню; посилюють відповідальність студентів. Основні недоліки включають: недостатній рівень володіння професійно орієнтованою англомовною компетентністю в письмі і говорінні, недостатній рівень володіння фаховими компетентностями; недостатній досвід в оцінюванні; часозатратний процес; ускладнення керування освітнім процесом викладачем; різний темп виконання взаємооцінювання; нерівномірний розподіл робіт серед студентів, упередженість до оцінювання студентів. Також розглянуто основні вимоги до укладання контрольних листів, серед яких: окреслити мету контрольного листа, виділити основні етапи чи рубрики, алгоритмізувати процес оцінювання, чітко й ясно сформулювати питання, дотримуватися логічної послідовності запитань. Окреслено особливості впровадження контрольних листів для взаємооцінювання в умовах диференціації. Наведено приклади контрольних листів для взаємооцінювання.
A Study on the Benefits and Limitations of Software Testing Principles and Techniques: Software Quality Engineering
Authors: Pargaonkar Shravan
Published: October 2023

A Study on the Benefits and Limitations of Software Testing Principles and Techniques:Software Quality Engineering
Analyzing the performance for different signal waveforms of microwave photonic transversal filter signal processors based on microcombs
Authors: Moss David
Published: October 2023

Microwave photonic (MWP) signal processors, which process microwave signals based on pho-tonic technologies, bring advantages intrinsic to photonics such as low loss, large processing bandwidth, and strong immunity to electromagnetic interference. Optical microcombs can offer a large number of wavelength channels and compact device footprints, which make them powerful multi-wavelength sources for MWP signal processors to realize a variety of processing functions. In this paper, we experimentally demonstrate the capability of microcomb-based MWP signal processors to handle diverse input signal waveforms. In addition, we quantify the processing accuracy for different input signal waveforms, including Gaussian, triangle, parabolic, super Gaussian, and nearly square waveforms. Finally, we analyze the factors contributing to the dif-ference in the processing accuracy among the different input waveforms, and our theoretical analysis well elucidates the experimental results. These results provide a guidance for micro-comb-based MWP signal processors when processing microwave signals of various waveforms.
Caregivers’ Perceptions of COVID-19 Educational Disruptions on Children with Developmental Language Disorder and Typically Developing Peers
Authors: Radville Katharine , Pfeiffer Danika L. , Sheranian KaRynn , Wolter Julie , Ricketts Jessie , Hogan Tiffany P.
Published: October 2023

Purpose: Understanding the experiences of families of children with developmental language disorder (DLD) during COVID-19 educational disruptions is essential for designing responsive supports during pandemic recovery efforts and beyond. This qualitative study describes the experiences of families of first- and second-grade children with DLD during the pandemic as compared to the experiences of families of typically developing (TD) peers. Method: A conventional content analysis approach was used to analyze caregivers’ written responses to open-ended questions regarding their perceptions of COVID-19 educational disruptions. Responses were analyzed separately by group: caregivers of children with DLD (n = 23) and caregivers of TD children (n = 22). Results: Four categories of caregiver responses were generated for each group: impacts on children, remote learning challenges, impacts on caregivers, and protective factors. For both groups, concerns about the child’s well-being and literacy learning were most prevalent, and more prevalent than concerns about oral language. Most caregivers in each group described negative impacts of educational disruptions on their child. As compared to caregivers of TD children, caregivers of children with DLD reported higher rates of remote learning challenges and more negative impacts on literacy learning, speech and/or language, and education in general. DLD caregivers also shared fewer positive comments and comments related to protective factors.
Longitudinal within-person variability around personality trajectories
Authors: Wright Amanda Jo , Jackson Joshua James
Published: October 2023

Decades of research has identified average patterns of normative personality development across the lifespan. However, it is unclear how well these correspond to trajectories of individual development. Past work beyond general personality development might suggest these average patterns are oversimplifications, necessitating novel examinations of how personality develops and consideration of new individual difference metrics. This study uses five longitudinal datasets from Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, and the United States (N = 128,345; Mage = 45.42; 53% female) to examine personality development using Mixed-Effects Location Scale Models. These models quantify individual differences in within-person residual variability, or sigma, around trajectories – thereby testing if models that assume sigma is homogeneous, unsystematic noise are appropriate. We investigate if there are individual differences in longitudinal within-person variability for Big Five trajectories; if there are variables associated with this heterogeneity; and if person-level sigma values can uniquely predict an outcome. Results indicated that, across all models, there was meaningful heterogeneity in sigma – the magnitude of which was comparable to and often even greater than that of intercepts and slopes. Individual differences in sigma were further associated with covariates central to personality development and had robust predictive utility for health status, an outcome with long-established personality associations. Collectively, these findings underscore the presence, degree, validity, and potential utility of heterogeneity in longitudinal within-person variability and indicate the typical linear model does not adequately depict individual development. We suggest it should become the default to consider this individual difference metric in personality development research.
Mechanisms of Mistrust: A Bayesian Account of Misinformation Learning
Authors: Schulz Lion , Schulz Eric , Bhui Rahul , Dayan Peter
Published: October 2023

From the intimate realm of personal interactions to the sprawling arena of political discourse, discerning the trustworthy from the dubious is crucial. Here, we present a novel behavioral task and accompanying Bayesian models that allow us to study key aspects of this learning process in a tightly controlled setting. In our task, participants are confronted with several different types of (mis-)information sources, ranging from ones that lie to ones with biased reporting, and have to learn these attributes under varying degrees of feedback. We formalize inference in this setting as a doubly Bayesian learning process where agents simultaneously learn about the ground truth as well as the qualities of an information source reporting on this ground truth. Our model and detailed analyses reveal how participants can generally follow Bayesian learning dynamics, highlighting a basic human ability to learn about diverse information sources. This learning is also reflected in explicit trust reports about the sources. We additionally show how participants approached the inference problem with priors that held sources to be helpful. Finally, when outside feedback was noisier, participants still learned along Bayesian lines but struggled to pick up on biases in information. Our work pins down computationally the generally impressive human ability to learn the trustworthiness of information sources while revealing minor fault lines when it comes to noisier environments and news sources with a slant.
Alternative assessment challenges of teachers in inclusive senior high schools in Northern Ghana
Authors:   Department of Education, Gambaga College of Education, North-East Region, Ghana., Attia Isaac , Nyatsikor Maxwell Kwesi ,   Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana., Amoako Richard ,   Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Educational Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Published: October 2023

The paper presents findings of teachers’ challenges in using alternative assessment procedures to assess learners with visual impairment in two purposively sampled inclusive senior high schools in the Northern part of Ghana with particular reference to Sirugu and Wa Senior High Schools in the Upper East and Upper West Regions, respectively. The study’s population comprised teachers in inclusive senior high schools in Ghana. Experts in authors’ institutions reviewed and validated the content and construct validity of the instrument. The reliability was established by pilot testing the instrument using respondents from Wenchi Methodist Senior High School, an inclusive school in the Bono Region of Ghana. The Cronbach’s coefficient alpha derived for the questionnaire was 0.79. The study used a cross-sectional descriptive survey design and a sample size of 136 teachers selected using the simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using the authors’ self-developed questionnaire after pilot-testing for its refinement. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that most teachers had constraints using alternative assessment methods to evaluate learners who are visually impaired in the classroom due to their inadequate expertise. Overcrowded classrooms leading to large teacher-learner ratios, lack of assessment materials and logistics also posed formidable challenges to using alternative assessments. The study recommends the expansion of existing infrastructure and equipping teachers in inclusive schools with the requisite skills and competencies to use alternative assessment methods effectively. It is also imperative for the government and stakeholders to provide the required logistics to facilitate effective teaching, learning and assessment of learners with visual impairment in schools.
The Rise and Fall of the Early Imamate in Oman (132—280 / 750—892)
Authors:   United Arab Emirates University, Al‑Naboodah Hasan
Published: October 2023

The bipartite division of the Islamic political scene into Sunni and Shi‘a is well known. However, the Ibadi movement is a much less prominent branch of this political scene. A particularly understudied era in the long history of Ibadism is the Imamate, which developed in Oman during the 3rd/9th century. In order to fill the knowledge gap about the early Imamate in Oman, we set out to analyze the political context in which the Imamate emerged, consolidated itself and laid the ground for the Imam to assert absolute authority over his followers. Second, we evaluate the political‑religious context that eventually developed into a protracted period of religious discord and bitter tribal battles. We conclude by appraising the causes that led to an evident time of political and religious stagnation of the movement and to its ultimate fall.
Russian Poet and Harari Booklore. I
Authors:   MAE (Kunstkamera), RAS, Rezvan Efim
Published: October 2023

The St. Petersburg Kunstkamera Museum houses a unique collection representing the tangible elements and technical features of the Harar manuscript tradition. The city played a key role in the spread of Islam not only in northeastern Ethiopia, but also in the Horn of Africa as a whole. The collection is the result of an expedition to the Muslim areas of Abyssinia organized by the Museum in 1913. The expedition was led by Nikolai Gumilyov (1886—1921), one of the most famous Russian poets of the 20th century, a tireless traveller and a brave cavalry officer. In 2008 and 2010 new expeditions of the Museum passed along the routes of Gumilyov. This article is the first part of a series devoted to the study of his collection.
K. K. Yudakhin Photographic Collections of Traditional Kyrghyz Culture in St. Petersburg Kunstkamera
Authors:   Peter the GreatMuseum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera) RAS, Stasevich Inga , Prischepova Valeria ,   Peter the GreatMuseum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera) RAS
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the history of the MAE RAS collection on traditional Kyrghyz culture. Many generations of Russian researchers collected objects of traditional culture, annotated them, and compiled scientific museum inventories. Besides, they collected photographic material. The focus of this paper is on two photographic collections, donated to the museum by the famous Turkologist, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kyrghyz SSR, Konstantin Kuzmich Yudakhin (1890—1975). The first collection is devoted to the life of the Kyrghyz people of the Issyk‑Kul region, the second — to the inhabitants of the southern regions of Kyrghyzstan and Kazakhstan. The photographs were taken in the late 1920‑s. They depict the life of average Kyrghyz people engaged in household crafts, children playing traditional games, the life of the ancient city of Osh, the sacred Suleyman Mountain (Takht‑i Suleyman). These photographic materials are a wonderful source on the history and ethnography of Kyrghyzstan during the period when the traditional culture of nomads was being transformed under the influence of modernization processes of the 20th century.
एउटी स्वास्नीमान्छेको अन्तर्वार्ता कवितामा वर्चस्व
Authors: शर्मा अमृता
Published: October 2023

प्रस्तुत लेखमा पारिजातको 'एउटी स्वास्नीमान्छेको अन्तर्वार्ता’ कवितालाई पाठका रूपमा लिई त्यस कवितामाप्रयुक्त वर्चस्वका विभिन्न अवस्थाहरूको विश्लेषणमार्फत कवितामा व्यक्त आर्थिक र सांस्कृतिक वर्चस्वको विश्लेषणगरिएको छ । यस सन्दर्भमा कविताको विश्लेषणका लागि आन्तोनियो ग्राम्चीले प्रस्तुत गरेको वर्चस्वसम्बन्धी मान्यतालाईविश्लेषणको आधारका रूपमा उपयोग गरिएको छ । यसका लागि आर्थिक वर्चस्व र सामाजिक–सांस्कृतिक वर्चस्वगरी दुईवटा पर्याधारहरूको निर्माण गरी पाठगत तथ्यहरूको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । यस कवितामा नेपाली वर्गीयसंरचनायुक्त समाजमा उच्च वर्गले निम्न वर्गका नारी र पुरुष दुवैमाथि सहमति तथा बल दुवैको प्रयोगमार्फत आर्थिकर सामाजिक–सांस्कृतिक वर्चस्व कायम गरेको विचार व्यक्त भएको छ । निम्नवर्गीय र निम्नजातीय नारीहरूमाथि योवर्चस्वको अवस्था झनै उत्पीडनकारी रहेको चिन्तन व्यक्त भएको छ । यस कवितामा पितृसत्तात्मक वर्गीय समाजमानिम्नवर्गीय एवं निम्नजातीय नारीहरूमाथि कायम भएको वर्चस्व आर्थिक नियन्त्रणका आधारमा गरिएको नारीहरूकोश्रमशक्तिको शोषणमा मूल रूपमा आधारित रहेको र यसलाई सामाजिक–सांस्कृतिक अधिरचनाहरूले तीव्र बनाएकोचिन्तन प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । यस कवितामा श्रमविभाजनको प्रक्रिया श्रमशक्तिको शोषणको आधार भएको र यसले मानवमानवबिच विभेदीकरणको पद्धति विकास गरेको हो भन्ने विचारलाई नम्नवर्गीय एवं निम्नजातीय नारीपात्रका अवस्था,उसका भनाई र विचारमार्फत व्यञ्जित गरिएको छ ।