bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Specifics of reaction of human cardiovascular system to immersion in cold water
Authors: Baranova TI , Rybyakova TV , Dmitrieva MO , Anisimov DA , Tarasova MS , Ogannisyan MG
Published: January 2024

Winter swimming implies extreme cold stress, which can cause respiratory disorders, arrhythmias, and elevated blood pressure even in generally healthy people. Pre-training examinations for athletes practicing winter swimming should include additional criteria evaluating reaction of the cardiovascular system (CVS) to cold water. This study aimed to determine the risk of pathological abnormalities in the examined individuals exhibiting different CVS reactions to immersion in cold water. We assessed reactivity of CVS with the help of a cold-hypoxic test (CHT), following a previously developed algorithm. The subjects of the analysis were CVS reactions to CHT and physical data collected after swimming in cold water. The study involved 255 female and 205 male participants, all of them almost healthy, aged 18–25 years. They participated in testing in a laboratory setting. Poly-Spektr-8/E cardiograph was used to record ECGs, and GraphPad Prism 8 package for Windows 10 for statistical analysis. Findings: in highly reactive and reactive participants, CHT causes lengthening of the PQ interval, with its value in the initial state (IS) equal to 158 ± 7.2, and with CHT — 178 ± 9.1 (p < 0.01); in subjects of he paradoxical type, CHT, against the background of higher pulse, triggered increase of QTc, which in the IS was 405 ± 7.1, with CHT — 420 ± 7.5 (p < 0.05). As for blood pressure, on average, CHT made it grow, SBD by 17.4 ± 4.3 mmHg, DBP by 12.9 ± 3.1 mmHg (p < 0.05). Swimmers adapted to cold, when swimming in cold water, had QTc above normal in 50% of cases: e.g., if IS of QTc was 434 ± 24 s, after swimming it increased to 492 ± 25 s. After a 200 m swim at t = 1.5–2 °C, the average blood pressure in the group, compared to IS, increased, with SBD growing by 16.9 ± 3.1 mmHg, and DBP — by 12.3 ± 2.3 mmHg (p < 0.05). Having analyzed the data, we conclude that CHT can be the basis of additional criteria extending examinations for athletes seeking admittance to cold water swimming.
The Role of Authentic Leadership in Shaping Innovative Organizational Cultures
Authors:   State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, Graciana Angela , Fauziah Eka ,   State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, Gumilang Syifa Retno ,   State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, Fadhilah Zahidah ,   State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, Sawal Muh. Ramadan ,   State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, Aisyah Jihan ,   State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, Sari Eliana ,   State University of Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

Authentic leadership is the behavior pattern of a leader who is trustworthy, objective, positive thinking, hopeful, well aware of the mission of the organization he leads, is able and ready to overcome organizational problems, a leader who looks confident, optimistic, tenacious, resilient transparent, well-moral, ethically highly dedicated, future-oriented, and gives priority to colleagues to become leaders with integrity and high commitment. This paper aims to analyze and evaluate the role of authentic leadership in shaping innovative organizations. Increasing insight into the role of authentic leadership in shaping innovative culture based on the review literature shows that authentic leadership in shaping innovative culture is one of the keys to the most important efforts that organizations need to develop and improve the quality of organizations to compete with competitors on a national and international scale.
Random Forest Analysis of Exogenous Variables Impacting Rice Production in the Philippines
Authors:   Faculty of Business Administration Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines, E. Montano Vicente , Teresa S. Bulao Maria ,   Faculty of Business Administration Education, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
Published: January 2024

This research examines the relationship of rice production as the endogenous variable in a production function theory that considers key exogenous factors such as fertilizer consumption, irrigation water use, agricultural machinery, poverty rate, and agricultural land area. The study reveals the interdependencies shaping rice production in the Philippines. Applying the Cobb- Douglas function enhanced through the random forest regression algorithm establishes fertilizer consumption's focal role, focusing its essential impact on rice yields. Proper allocation of irrigation, access to agriculture machinery, poverty alleviation, and effective land use appear as significant contributors to overall production, defining 98% of the variability in rice production in random forests in both the in-sample and out-of-sample results. The findings emphasize the necessity for holistic strategies in agricultural planning, aiming for targeted interventions in fertilizer management, irrigation infrastructure, mechanized farming, poverty alleviation, and land-use.
Systematic Intrinsic Biodegradation Studies of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil of Bdere Community in South-South, Nigeria
Authors: Ndekhedehe Ime E , Shaibu Solomon E , Udo Itoro E , Essien Nathaniel S
Published: January 2024

Crude oil pollution is a perennial environmental menace that has bedevilled the South-South ecosystem of Nigeria. This study was aimed at using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique to investigate the biodegradation capabilities of nine bacterial cultures on crude oil residues in Bdere area in South-South, Nigeria. These microorganisms include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus spp, Pseudomonas putida, Clostridium spp, Bacillus spp, Streptococcus spp, and Serratia spp. The results from the microbial-degraded samples were compared with an abiotic control. The findings reveal that the total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) in the microbial-treated samples was significantly attenuated compared to the control, confirming the microrganism's ability to degrade crude oil components. The primary degradation pathway involved biological oxidation of the aliphatic hydrocarbons, transforming them to primary alcohols, aldehydes, and fatty acid derivatives. Degradation was also observed across a wide range of short and long-chain alkanes, aromatic hydrocarbons, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). However, some resistant compounds persisted, and certain degradation products inhibited the rate of further biodegradation. The generation of new metabolites and intermediates confirmed the effective microbial remediation. These findings expand our understanding of microbial degradation of hydrocarbons, offering potential strategies for environmental remediation of oil-contaminated sites.
Assessment of the Microbial Quality of Food Sold in Some Restaurants within Katsina Metropolis
Authors: Ahmad Muhammad Abubakar , Rukayya M A , Zulaihat B A , Aminu A Mahmoud
Published: January 2024

Foods are substances that when consumed provide the body with nutrients for growth and development. Foods for consumption should be within the acceptable limit of microbial load, exceeding it may lead to food-borne intoxication and illness. This study aimed to determine the microbial quality of commonly sold foods in some restaurants within Katsina metropolis. Physiochemical properties of the food namely; pH, temperature, colour, and taste were determined using a pH meter, thermometer, and organoleptic approach respectively. Conventional methods of identification were used to identify the isolates and a modified method by Kirby Bauer was employed to determine antimicrobial assays of the identified isolates. The results obtained showed that the physiochemical parameters of pH and temperature range between 5.50 to 7.40, and 30.0 oC to 32.0 oC respectively with a normal taste and colour. Total bacterial (1.04 x107 CFU/g) and fungal (4.8 x106 CFU/g) counts of the samples fall within the unsatisfactory limits set by the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Food (ICMSF). A total of nine (9) bacteria and five (5) fungi were identified from fifteen (15) samples examined. E. coli (26.31%) was most prevalent followed by Enterobacter aerogens and Staphylococcus epidermis (15.78%), Bacillus subtilis, and Salmonella spp (10.52%) while Proteus mirabilis, Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeroginosa, and Clostridium spp. have the least occurrence (5.26%). Aspergillus flavus (45.45%) was most prevalent among the fungal isolates followed by Mucor (27.27%) and Botrytis, Alternaria, and Fusarium chlamydosporum (9.09%) have the least occurrence. The antimicrobial assay shows that Gentamycin, levofloxacin, Erythromycin, and Ciprofloxacin were effective against Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus spp., Clostridium spp., and Bacillus subtilis. Norfloxacin and Amoxicillin were resisted by Micrococcus luteus and Staphylococcus spp., Ketoconazole and Fluconazole inhibited Mucor and Aspergillus flavus but were resisted by Alternaria, Botrytis, and Fusarium chlamydosporum. It was concluded that foods sold in some restaurants within the Katsina metropolis fall within the unsatisfactory limits of ICMSF standards, thus, improved strict hygiene compliance is recommended.
PEMBINAAN TKA/TPA AL-AMIN DI DUSUN MANIMPAHOI DESA SAOTENGNGA KECAMATAN SINJAI TENGAH
Authors: Nursyamsidar  , K Sulfikar , Mulkiyan  , Surianti
Published: January 2024

Coaching is defined as an educational effort, both formal and non-formal, that is carried out consciously, planned, directed and responsible in order to grow, guide and develop the basics of a balanced, intact and harmonious personality, knowledge and skills in accordance with their talents and abilities as a provision for then on his own initiative to add, improve and develop himself, his fellow human beings and the environment towards the achievement of optimal human dignity, quality and ability and an independent personality. This activity aims to improve the memorization of short suras and develop knowledge in reading the Qur'an to students.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ETHNOCULTURAL COMPETENCE AMONG STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF USING QR TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Belova Larisa A. , Slabysheva Alevtina V.
Published: January 2024

The article presents an analysis of the inclusion of QR technologies in the educational process, which help students become acquainted with the culture of the peoples living in the Chelyabinsk region, as well as with the heritage of cultures of other countries. The relevance of the study is due to the need to get acquainted with the cultural heritage of different ethnic groups to strengthen relationships in the modern world. Informatization of society and mobile technologies are adjusting the requirements for organizing the educational process, making it possible to use interactive learning tools such as QR codes in the learning process. The purpose of the study is to analyze the inclusion of QR technologies in the educational process that contribute to the formation of ethnocultural competence among students. The novelty of the research is presented as the development of specifi c educational tactics aimed at getting to know the national culture, which can be used in extracurricular activities and in German language classes. The methodological basis was the research of Zh. Z. Zarkenova, Yu. A. Komarova, E. V. Volkanova, Yu. A. Uzlov, S. A. Chernyavskaya, devoted to the formation of ethnocultural competence. The main research methods, in addition to the analysis of scientifi c literature, were methods of observation, personal involvement in the learning process, and generalization of one’s own teaching experience. The pedagogical experiment was organized and conducted among students of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of the South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University and students of the training direction “Recreation and Sports and Health Tourism” of the Ural State University of Physical Education. In classes, as well as as part of extracurricular educational
work with students in experimental groups, QR technologies were used to promote the development of ethnocultural competence. The results of the analysis of the pedagogical experiment confi rmed that the formation of ethnocultural competence in students is possible with a special thematic organization of training sessions and extracurricular activities. The use of QR technologies makes it possible to make classes
interactive and attract students’ attention to the problem
INTERFACE OF ARKAIM: ON THE QUESTION OF METAPHORIZATION
Authors: Medvedeva Arina R.
Published: January 2024

The article examines a theoretical approach to understanding the functioning of two discourses about Arkaim (scientifi c and esoteric) as a clash of two interpretations. This
problem is considered using a set of humanitarian approaches through the concepts of interface, interpretation, metaphorization, object, assembly. The author comes to the conclusion about two-way group communication with space, which is expressed through, on the one hand, comprehension of the primary space of Arkaim (the natural givenness of space), on the other hand, cognitive development of space through the reconstruction of secondary space. Secondary space becomes the result of the actualization of one or another interpretation of space and is expressed through the construction of new cultural objects or cultural layers on the primary space.
PERAN ULAMA DAYAH PADA PEMBINAAN MODERASI BERAGAMA DI DAERAH PERBATASAN ACEH-SUMUT
Authors: Lismijar  , Ulliya Annisa
Published: January 2024

The important role of Dayah ulama in fostering religious moderation is very necessary, especially for communities on the Aceh-North Sumatra border. This is because Dayah ulama have quite a large influence on religious activities in society. Therefore, this research aims to determine the role of Dayah ulama and the obstacles faced in fostering religious moderation in communities in the Aceh-North Sumatra border area. This research uses a qualitative method where the researcher goes directly to the research location, then the data from the analysis is presented and discussed using data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the research show that the role of ulama in fostering religious moderation on the Aceh-North Sumatra border is as advisors, counselors, reminders, and coolants to the community when there is friction between communities and also as a calmer when there is disharmony. Ulama also fosters and guides people's religious behavior. In fostering people's religious behavior, ulama refer to the Al-Quran, hadith, and the books they master. Meanwhile, the obstacles faced are the lack of public understanding of an adequate understanding of religion and also the lack of willingness of some people to take part in and attend Islamic studies such as majlis taklim filled by Dayah ulama, so that with minimal knowledge, the community does not understand how to be a true Muslim and how to respect it. Others include a lack of understanding about tolerance with followers of other religions.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict: towards a major logistical and environmental crisis?
Authors: Paché Gilles
Published: January 2024

Since October 2023, the Middle East has once again experienced a dramatic episode in its history, with an Israeli-Palestinian conflict following a bloody terrorist attack on Israeli territory by 3,000 Hamas assailants. At the end of 2023, the Gaza Strip, at the heart of violent fighting, was experiencing a catastrophic situation for its population, leading many NGOs to speak of a major humanitarian crisis. While this is an essential issue, it should not conceal the possibility of a logistical and environmental crisis. This research note highlights the potential impacts of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, pointing out that they are most often common to all military conflicts. However, a few weeks after the October 2023 terrorist attack, the logistical crisis in global supply chains has been averted, while the environmental crisis is inevitable for the Gaza Strip.
The Effectiveness of Using Short Stories on Developing Some Creative Reading Skills for University Students
Authors: Abdulaziz Morsy Ahmed Emad , Mahmoud Mabrouk Abdellatif Hossam , EIsayed Mohammed Rabah
Published: January 2024

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using short stories for developing creative reading skills for Jazan University students. The current study used the quasi-experimental research design. The researchers divided the participants into two groups. The experimental group used short stories, while the control group did not receive any training except for the traditional approach. The main question raised in this research is ‘what is the effectiveness of using short stories on developing some creative reading skills among Jazan University students?’  To this end, the researcher collected data through a creative reading skills test.  Furthermore, a model of the teaching program, based on using short stories, was improved and tested with a group of students in Jazan University in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The results of the present research showed that there are statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental group students and those of the control group students in both creative reading skills and overall creative reading in favor of the experimental group. The results revealed that using short stories helped the experimental group students develop their creative reading skills and overall creative reading more effectively than those of the control group who were taught using the traditional way. The conclusion of the current research showed that the traditional way used in teaching reading skills in EFL classrooms should be developed to help students improve their reading skills.
The influence of attractiveness and expertise of influencers towards purchase intention mediated by brand image in the erigo clothing line brand in Indonesia
Authors: Suryakrisna Adrian , Esti Susanti Christina
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of attractiveness and expertise towards purchase intention mediated by brand image in the clothing line Erigo in Surabaya. This research is quantitative with a descriptive approach. The object of the study is the clothing line brand Erigo, and the criteria for the respondents are active social media users in Surabaya who are over 17 years old and who have seen the brand endorsement of Erigo. The sampling is done using non-probability sampling with the purposive sampling technique, and data is collected through direct questionnaire distribution. The analysis technique used in this research is Structural Equation Modeling-Linear Structural Relationships (SEM-LISREL) with the LISREL 8.80 application. The results showed that attractiveness and expertise have a positive and significant effect on brand image, and brand image has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. In addition, the results also show that brand image is able to act as a mediating (intervening) variable for the influence of attractiveness and expertise on purchase intention. The suggestions for this research are to consider the direct relationship between the variables of attractiveness and expertise on purchase intention and to expand the respondent criteria.
Multitasking competency development based on environmental capital at PT. PLN. Persero
Authors: Karim Ajrun , Purwono Rudi , Wijoyo Suparto , Suhariadi Fendy
Published: January 2024

PT. PLN Persero had vertically integrated business processes from upstream to downstream, and with the existence of several levels/levels of office, the appropriate competency model is the multiple competency model. Based on the choice of multiple competency models, in general, PT. PLN Persero competency needs are divided into main competencies, role competencies (soft competencies) and field competencies (hard competencies). Multitasking competence was a competency requirement for all position formations at PLN. derived from the vision, mission and corporate values. This study aimed to identify the development of environmental capital-based multitasking competence at PT. PLN Persero. This research was a descriptive study with a qualitative approach combined with a systematic literature review method. The results of the study concluded that the development of environmental capital-based multitasking competence at PT. PLN Persero identified 4 main competencies in PT. PLN Persero, namely achievement orientation, building trust, continuous learning, and customer focus. These four main competencies were identified based on the vision and mission of PT. PLN Persero and 4 corporate values. The preparation of this multitasking competence has taken into account the business scope of PT. PLN Persero based on environmental capital.
Relative abundance and diversity of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteria in some aquatic environments in an urbanized area in DR Congo
Authors: Wavindu Mwanzo , Mouafo Tamnou Edith B. , Soly Kamwira Ildephonse , Nana Paul Alain , Bricheux Geneviève , A. Nyegue Maximilienne , Sime-Ngando Télesphore , Nola Moïse
Published: January 2024

ESBL-producing enterobacteria have a significant impact on public health as they provide antibiotic resistance. Little is known about the relative diversity in various types of biotopes in the same geographical area. This study aimed to determine their diversity and abundance in 3 different aquatic environments. Samples from wells, river water, and hospital wastewater were analyzed. ESBL-producing enterobacteria isolated were identified using double-disk synergy test method based on enzymatic tests. Results showed that the abundance of total enterobacteria in log (CFU/100 µL) varied from 0.60 to 2.10 in wells, from 0.79 to 5.73 in rivers, and from 1.58 to 6.52 in hospital wastewater. That of ESBL-producing enterobacteria reached 6.23 in hospital wastewater, 3.08 in river samples and 2.04 in wells. Their relative abundances compared to all of the isolated enterobacteria varied from 0.34 to 4.55% in wells, from 0 to 97.5% in rivers and from 0.73 to 61.29% in hospital wastewater. Their abundances and diversity varied significantly between hospital wastewater and the 2 other types of samples analyzed (P<0.05). ESBL-producing enterobacteria identified included Escherichia coli, Ewingelia americana, Erwina spp, Citrobacter freundii, Edwarsiella spp, Klebsiella ozaenae, Shigella spp, Enterobacter aerogenes, E. agglomerans, Citrobacter diviersys, Proteus mirabilis, Serratia fonticola, Serratia ficana, Moellerella wisconsensis, Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis and Providencia rettgeri. Among these, 12 were identified in hospital wastewater, 6 in river water and 4 in wells. The Shannon and Weaver diversity index showed an uneven distribution of ESBL-producing enterobacteria species and the dominance of a few species. Most species in wells and rivers were identified in hospital wastewater.
Assessing the biodegradation efficiency of bacteria isolated and characterized from crude oil-contaminated soil
Authors: Mohammed Younis Basil , Omar Saeed Ibrahim
Published: January 2024

Oil pollution has serious effects on human health, and to remove or mitigate these negative effects, three bacterial strains were isolated from soil contaminated with crude oil collected from the Kasak refinery, west of Nineveh Governorate, at distances of (0, 20, 40, 60, 80) meters. The aim of the study is to evaluate the ability and efficiency of bacteria to analyze petroleum hydrocarbons to treat soil contaminated with crude oil. To be used in biodegradation experiments using crude oil, the bacterial isolates were identified according to their phenotypic characteristics and chemistry tests. The bacterial isolates were detected by genetic sequencing tests (16S rRNA), and they were registered with NCBI, which was registered under the special accession number for each bacterial isolate, the genus (BIAB1) with the number LC775009, the genus (BIAB2) with the number LC774612, while the genus (BIAB4) with the number LC774613. The use of two strains (BIAB1) and (BIAB2) in the study to evaluate the ability of bacteria to biodegrade using mineral salt media, by adding crude oil at specific concentrations (0.5%), (1%), (1.5%), (2%), and (3%) as a sole source of carbon. The results of the gas chromatography analysis showed that the best ability to analyze hydrocarbons by the two isolates BIAB1 and BIAB2 was at a concentration of (2%) with a rate of (96.42%, and 97.45%) respectively for a period of 12 days. The results revealed the extent of the efficiency of the bacteria in the Analysis of crude oil.
Introduction to ChatGPT: A new revolution of artificial intelligence with machine learning algorithms and cybersecurity
Authors: A. Hadi Musadaq , Abdulredha Mohammed Najm , E. Hasan
Published: January 2024

ChatGPTis an innovative natural language processing (NLP) technology developed by OpenAI. It has revolutionized humancomputer interactions by utilizing Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) algorithms. ChatGPT generates a remarkable human-like conversations in response to user input. Consequently, the efficiency of ChatGPT lies in its ability to identify patterns in text, analyze context and produce responses that mimic human conversation. Its use of deep learning techniques which enables it to capture syntactic and semantic structures that resulting in natural-sounding output. Furthermore, its adaptive learning capability allows it to continuously improve and update its language understanding through exposure to a vast amount of user interactions. In this paper, a historical review of ChatGPT is introduced to catch up with the revolution of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) impact on life aspects, economic, financial, military and cybersecurity. Eventually, a comparison is made between ChatGPT versions and other AI platforms to present the effectiveness, weakness and strength points.
Las complejidades de la sociedad del conocimiento en el siglo XXI
Authors: Alcívar Trejo Carlos , Arcos Arévalo Alejandra Carolina , Robayo Villalta Álex Mauricio , Da Silva Marinho Glécia Morgana
Published: January 2024

La educación, es ante todo un sistema de saberes o competencias para la acción, un sistema de prácticas. Es decir, para que las organizaciones realmente puedan optimizar los frutos de su gestión, es necesario pasar de una estructura de conocimiento simplista a una estructura de conocimiento compleja, donde todos los integrantes de la organización aporten su porción de conocimiento y esto sería la verdadera civilización de las ideas. Pues, la gestión educativa no tiene mayor interés sino desemboca en lo operativo y, vincula el problema como necesidad social con los objetivos o metas organizacionales. Lo cual favorece la adquisición de conocimientos y habilidades, ayuda a autorregular los sentimientos y emociones; además de desarrollar valores y propiciar acciones cónsonas con la complejidad del siglo XXI. Una sociedad ética y solidaria, ya que solidaridad es lo mismo que responsabilidad, y ésta se traduce en compromiso ético ante la historia. Una sociedad ética es una sociedad regida por la solidaridad. La solidaridad expresa la condición ética de la vida humana. La regla de oro que constituye la norma moral básica no es más que el desarrollo enunciativo de la solidaridad: “Haz por los demás, lo que quisieras que hicieran por ti”. A lo largo del desarrollo de la humanidad, el instrumento pacífico más potente para lograr esto ha sido la educación. La educación rompe el círculo vicioso de la pobreza, ya que es el determinante fundamental del empleo y desde allí, del acceso a todos los bienes materiales y culturales que la sociedad ofrece.
The Effects of Narrative Therapy Based Self-Regulation Strategy Development(SRSD-NT) on Writing Competence, Self-Esteem, and Subjective Well-Being of Writing-Underachieved Children
Authors:   The Korea Learning Disabilities Association, Ko Youngsil , Song JaeHong
Published: January 2024

This study aims to verify the effects of narrative therapy-based Self-Regulation Strategy Development (SRSD-NT) training on the writing competence, self-esteem, and subjective well-being of writing-underachieved children. A total of 18 students (9 males and 9 females) in grades 5 and 6 at D Elementary School were selected as participants through a series of screening tests. Six children each were assigned to the experimental, comparison, and control groups through randomization, and the children in the experimental and comparison groups were given 10 sessions of training for 80 minutes once a week. The treatment was SRSD-NT training for the experimental group, standard SRSD training for the comparison group, and no treatment for the control group. To verify the effectiveness of the training, pre-post and delayed tests were conducted and repeated measures analysis of variance was performed. Results SRSD-NT training had a positive and sustained effect on improving writing-underachieved children’s writing skills, self-esteem, and subjective well-being. This study shows that SRSD-NT training is as effective as standard SRSD training in improving writing-underachieved children’s writing skills and is more effective than standard SRSD training in improving writing-underachieved children’s self-esteem and subjective well-being.
Recognizing the Diverse Clinical Presentations of Acromegaly: Insight from a Case Series
Authors: Salam MU  , Jabeen R  , Ahmad MM  , Islam MN  , Haque MR  , Sharker S  , Chowdhury NB  , Alam S  , Rahman S
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Acromegaly is an endocrine disease due to growth hormone excess with slowly developing manifestations and diverse clinical presentations. There are chances that patients may present with common clinical problems and the underlying endocrine condition is overlooked and diagnosis is delayed. This case series will discuss the presentation, clinical features and investigations of four acromegaly cases to increase the clinical skills of physicians so that an early diagnosis is made and treatment is initiated early.

Methods: This is an observational study, where a series of four acromegaly cases, who presented to medicine inpatients or outpatients of Sylhet Women’s Medical College, Bangladesh. They were analyzed through detailed clinical features and, investigation findings. MRI brain was used as the main tool for diagnosis. Serum levels of growth hormone, IGF-1, TSH, ACTH, and prolactin were assessed in all. Other anterior pituitary hormone assays were selectively done. Ocular examinations were performed on all patients.

Conclusion: Though a case series has lower value as medical evidence than systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials, it can help in generating future protocols of studies. This series emphasizes that a keen clinical eye of the physician can help in early diagnosis of acromegaly and thus an early MRI of brain based on clinical suspicion can ensure early treatment and prevent cardiovascular complications.
Assessment of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression: A Cross-sectional Study in a Peripheral Military Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Irfan SMN  , Yasmin MF  , Mithun S  , Abbas MG
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Perinatal anxiety (PNA) and perinatal depression (PND) during pregnancy is associated with several adverse maternal and child outcomes, such as postpartum depression, preterm birth, low birth weight and subsequent developmental and mental health challenges in children.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Ghatail among randomly selected 209 perinatal women from June 2022 to October 2022. Data were collected through face-to-face interview using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire with validated and reliable tools.

Results: The mean (±SD) age of the respondents was 25.75 (3.97) with predominantly (53.6%) higher secondary school certificate qualified. Majority (60.3%) had <1 child and >90% availed the antenatal checkup. Among the 209 respondents, 39.2% and 36.4% had perinatal anxiety and depression respectively. Perinatal anxiety was significantly associated with family type (2= 2.96; p<0.05), no of children (2= 3.61, p<0.05), history of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) (2= 4.17, p<0.05) and history of edema during pregnancy period (2= 6.01, p<0.05). perinatal depression was significantly associated with age group (2=5.67, p<0.05), religion (2=3.73, p<0.05), history of edema during pregnancy (2= 3.85, p<0.05), support from the family members (2= 2.80, p<0.05) and place of stay during pregnancy period (2=4.86, p<0.05).

Conclusion: Perinatal anxiety and depression are common which needs incorporation of appropriate screening program during antenatal period.
Analisis Waktu Kelulusan Mahasiswa Menggunakan Bagging Cart pada Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi UIN Sumatera Utara
Authors: MA Wilda Syahrani , Dur Sajaratud , Aprilia Rima
Published: January 2024

The percentage of students who graduate on time is one of the benchmarks for the accreditation assessment of a college. Therefore, the timeliness of graduating students is one of the things that must be observed by universities or study programs. This study aims to find out the classification of variables that affect the graduation time of undergraduate students of the Faculty of Science and Technology UIN North Sumatra Medan by using the CART method and to find out the increasing percentage of CART prediction accuracy with the Bagging method. The data used in this study is student data from the Faculty of Science and Technology, North Sumatra State Islamic University medan class of 2015 and 2016. The length of thesis preparation is the most influential variable for graduation time. Classification values are seen from the values of accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. The CART method provides an Accuracy value of 80.64%, Sensitivity of 60%, and Specificity of 84.61%. While the Bagging CART method obtained Accuracy 87.1%, Sensitivity 66.7%, and Specificity 89.2%. Classification results with Bagging CART can increase classification accuracy by 6.5%. Based on the comparison of the accuracy values obtained, it can be concluded that the application of the Bagging method results in better classification accuracy compared to cart classification trees without Bagging.
Analysis of the Influence of Customer Experience on Consumer Satisfaction and Loyalty Using Deluxe Rooms at the Aston Pontianak Hotel
Authors: Fachri Helman
Published: January 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of customer experience on consumer satisfaction and loyalty using Deluxe rooms at the Aston Pontianak Hotel. The population in this study were consumers who had stayed in deluxe rooms at the Aston Pontianak hotel more than once. The sample in this research was 100 people using purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis uses SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) analysis. The research results show that customer experience does not have a positive effect on consumer satisfaction, this is proven by the statistical t value of 1.805 (p = 0.072). This means that there is a possibility that the relationship between customer experience and consumer satisfaction may occur by chance and is not statistically significant. However, even though it is not statistically significant, it is still possible that there is a positive but not significant relationship in this study. Customer experience has a positive effect on consumer loyalty, this is proven by the statistical t value of 7.103 (p = 0.000). In other words, the better the customer experience provided by the Aston Pontianak Hotel to its consumers, the higher the likelihood that consumers will become loyal and continue to choose to stay at the hotel. Consumer loyalty has a positive effect on consumer satisfaction, this is proven by the statistical t value of 7.019 (p = 0.000). In other words, the higher the level of consumer loyalty towards the Aston Pontianak Hotel, the greater the possibility that consumers will feel satisfied with the service and experience provided by the hotel.
Accounting Perspective of Social Footprint Disclosure and its Implication on Firm’s Value of Selected Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Kendy Eshiett Philip , Akpan Dr. Dorathy , Edet Joseph Ime
Published: January 2024

This study examined the disclosure of social footprint on firms’ value in Nigeria. In other to achieve the targeted objective, perceptual data on social footprint and firms’ value were collected from seven (7) oil and gas firms listed in the Nigerian Exchange Group(NEG) from 2012 to 2021. The 7 companies selected formed a sample representation of the population and also created 70 observations as panel data. The sampling technique used for this study was non-probability sampling since the study data was secondary data, and also purposive and quantitative. Social footprint which is the independent variable was proxy as Community disclosure (COMD), employee relation disclosure (EMPD), and customer complaint disclosure (CCCD), while firm value (the dependent variable), was measured using Tobin Q (TOBQ). Findings indicate that community disclosure significantly improves the firm value of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Therefore, this result implies that positive variations in the firm value of listed companies in Nigeria are accounted for by community-related information disclosed by such firms. More so, the result of Hypothesis Two tested shows that employee relation disclosure insignificantly decreases the firm value of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Therefore, employee relation disclosure does not decrease the value of listed firms in Nigeria. This also supports the view that a good association with employees can result in better productivity, thereby reducing lawsuits and related expenses that will ultimately lead to higher profit. Furthermore, the result obtained from hypothesis three shows that customer complaints disclosure significantly improves the firm value of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. This implies that positive variations in firms’ value of listed companies in Nigeria are also accounted for by customer complaints disclosures. Overall, these findings suggest that responsible business practices toward primary stakeholders can be profitable and beneficial to firms in Nigeria.
The Cause of Diplomatic Failure in the Sahel Region and the Rising Coups
Authors: Surazu Mohammed Mutala
Published: January 2024

This paper examines the reasons of diplomatic failure amid the rising coups in the Sahel region. Five countries (Mali, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Chad, Niger and Gambia) are currently governed or ruled by military juntas after the regional actors for instance, ECOWAS (Economic Committee of West African States) and AU (African Unity) have failed to explore any successful diplomatic strategy to annex the situation. Reasons accounting for the rising coups in the region are different depending on the country, generally, they include, lack of leadership and political will, historical legacies, weak institutions and governance, the abundance of resources, mistrust, economic hardships, unemployment, inadequate basic amenities and many others. The region currently is experiencing a combination of climate, food insecurity, armed conflicts, and demographic shocks with significant socio-economic consequences, and according to Plan International for West Africa, an NGO (Non-governmental organization), indicates that, more than 9.7 million people are food insecure in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, as of December 2022, and 600,000 children are already suffering from acute malnutrition (Harsch 2017). Diplomacy in Africa (Sahel) has experienced some of its failures due to a convergence of factors such as: the quality of diplomacy and mediators; the ubiquity of conflicts; the continent’s lack of international influence; Africa’s dependence on external actors and; subsequent lack of assertiveness and the inability to stand up to errant leaders within the region whose actions threaten good governance and regional security. Therefore, the article will further detail the cause of rising coups in the Sahel region and recommend sustainable diplomatic measures to the regional actors.
Effects of Leitner’s Learning Box (LLB) on Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of The Verbs ‘Been and Being’ In Primary Schools in the FCT, Nigeria.
Authors: Udom Grace Ini
Published: January 2024

One of the greatest problems of learners of English as a second language has been the use of the primary auxiliary verbs ‘Been and Being’. This error is easily observed across different users of the English language, irrespective of age, qualification and status, the print media and others. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to ascertain the effects of Leitner’s learning box (LLB) on enhancing the teaching and learning of the verbs “been and being” on primary school pupils in the FCT, Abuja. In order to conduct the study, a sample size of 180 pupils from 4 public primary schools in the FCT area were selected at random from a target population of 1800 pupils from 20 Public Primary Schools. A self-constructed questionnaire was employed as a relevant tool to gather data from respondents to identify and ascertain the effects of Leitner’s learning box (LLB) on enhancing the teaching and learning of the verbs “been and being” in primary schools in the FCT, Abuja. Descriptive statistics, such as frequency, standard deviation and mean were used in analysing the data and reporting the study findings. Pearson product-moment analysis and t-test analysis were used to establish the relationship between Leitner’s learning box and the extent of its effects on teaching and learning the verbs ‘been’ and ‘being’. The result of the study established that Leitner’s learning box is one of the most pertinent approaches to improve teaching and learning the verbs ‘been’ and ‘being’. Therefore, it has been recommended that head-teaches and all English teachers should be motivated and provided with the necessary instructional tools to carry out effective Leitner’s learning box.
Rejuvenated Ascendency of Taliban in Afghanistan Examined through International Legal Lenses
Authors: Sarna Sanzida Shahrin , Akter Tanjila
Published: January 2024

The ultraconservative Islamic group Taliban has once again secured the land of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, renaming the country as the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.” Power change in national territories becomes an international issue when the authority in power challenges international legal standards during the modification and teases the responsibility and obligations of the international community. This paper is penned to find out the legality of the process of the Taliban’s acquirement of domination upon Afghanistan, the appropriacy of Shariah principles used in different aspects of conduct in Afghanistan, the reasons behind the lack of support by the international community while discussing these issues from a legal viewpoint. There are several allegations in the media against the Taliban rulers for drastically violating International Humanitarian and Human Rights laws. Moreover, some speculations are incentivized by Islamophobia and news of terribly dropped life standards in Afghanistan. Though the United Nations (hereinafter, mentioned as UN) is continuing with remarkable humanitarian support in that terrain, the state responsibility regarding the disastrous conditions of the Afghans, is not a matter to be waived off. National statutes, Shariah law principles, international instruments, newspaper and non-academic articles, journal articles, official reports by international organizations, reports of meetings of experts, and Afghan Human Rights Organization, and news media, websites, and books are the sources used to aggregate qualitative data for the discussion. The findings will highlight and clarify the reasons behind the little to no support for the Taliban, exhibited by the international community.
PENDIDIKAN MULTIKULTURAL DALAM MENJAGA KERUKUNAN UMAT BERAGAMA
Authors: Murtadha Murtadha , Fauzan Fauzan
Published: January 2024

Education is one of the most important parts of human life. With this education, humans have provisions aimed at helping their lives and helping their country. This education can be formal education and non-formal education. Formal education is obtained during learning at school, while non-formal education is obtained from everyday life, including family and society, such as manners and attitudes in daily life in society. In its position, education does not develop alone but is also influenced by the development of other sciences. Until now, education still utilizes philosophy, apart from that it also utilizes the findings of psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, law, physiology, and so on. As a basis, multicultural education is providing equal learning opportunities to students regardless of their differences (Banks in Wahid, 2016: 288). This means that multicultural education is an educational approach that does not distinguish between cultures, ethnicities, religions and other differences in the sense that all are considered equal, have the same chances and opportunities, and can be harmonious without only favoring each group, let alone ridiculing or considering other groups as inferior. even an enemy to his group. Etymologically, multicultural education is formed by two constituent words, namely the word "education" which means the process of developing a person's attitudes and behavior and "multicultural" diverse cultures or traditions. Thus, multicultural education is education regarding or using an approach to different cultures and traditions. diverse.
PERSEPSI GURU TERHADAP PENGGUNAAN CANVA SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Mulya Nana
Published: January 2024

The development of technology in the 21st century, has an impact on the development of the world of Education. Technology is one of the media to obtain knowledge that should be welcomed by teachers and used as an encouragement to adopt technology for the benefit of learning. . Teachers are required to be facilitators in learning and are expected to be able to understand the use and utilization of tools and applications to facilitate the preparation and teaching and learning process, so teachers are also required to be able to create learning media by utilizing technology. Canva is one application that can be used by teachers to create practical and innovative learning media. This article focuses on investigating teachers' perceptions of using Canva as a medium for learning mathematics. The participants of the study were 30 mathematics teachers in North Aceh. Data were collected through questionnaire and interview. Data were analyzed by tabulating data. The result revealed that most of the teachers (76%) are agreed that Canva easier for teachers to design more creative and innovative learning media. The use of Canva as a learning medium is very practical and very helpful in increasing student understanding. Teachers feel an increase such as, students who are more focused when learning, the classroom atmosphere becomes more orderly and conducive.