bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Filaggrin immunoreactive composite keratohyalin granules specific to acrosyringia and related tumours.
Authors: Ishida-Yamamoto A , Iizuka H , Eady R A
Published: July 2023

The luminal cell layer of acrosyringia contains heterogeneous globular keratohyalin granules, some of which contain basophilic and eosinophilic components. Using immunoelectron microscopy we found that the majority of the granules, which are basophilic, are strongly reactive to an anti-filaggrin antibody, while the minority, which are eosinophilic, are not. Similar heterogeneous keratohyalin granules were observed in syringomas and in an eccrine syringofibroadenoma. Since such granules are not normally observed in other human cutaneous epithelia, it is suggested that these composite keratohyalin granules with partial filaggrin immunoreactivity might serve as a useful marker for acrosyringial differentiation in both normal and pathological material.
Cellular subsets and epithelial ICAM-1 and HLA-DR expression in human papillomavirus infection of the vulva.
Authors: Morelli A E , Belardi G , DiPaola G , Paredes A , Fainboim L
Published: July 2023

Cryostat sections of 20 clinical condylomata of the vulva induced by human papillomavirus and 5 normal control biopsies were examined using immunohistochemistry. The results indicated that in vulvar papillomavirus infection the intraepithelial Langerhans' cells showed abnormal morphology and a significantly lower density than controls. CD1a positive Langerhans' cells were also observed in dermis of condylomata, suggesting an abnormal epithelial traffic of dendritic cells. T lymphocytes with a mean CD4/CD8 ratio of 0.25 and a mean density of 267 +/- 59 cells/mm2 of epithelial section were the main cellular infiltrate in vulvar papillomavirus infection. Most of the T cells were HLA-DR negative. Those condylomata with moderate to severe mononuclear infiltrate showed leucocyte function antigen 1 positive T cells forming small clusters in the lower epithelial half around the ICAM-1 positive keratinocytes. Vulvar warts also showed epithelial areas with overlapped ICAM-1 and HLA-DR expression. Scattered T gamma-delta and B lymphocytes, macrophages and NK cells were observed among the cells of the dermal infiltrate of vulvar condylomata.
On the efficacy of dapsone in granuloma faciale.
Authors: Van de Kerkhof P C
Published: July 2023

Granuloma faciale is a relatively rare skin disorder with a chronic course. In many cases treatment of granuloma faciale is difficult. In the present report the beneficial effect of dapsone in this condition is described.
The cutaneous signs of eating disorders.
Authors: Siddiqui A , Ramsay B , Leonard J
Published: July 2023

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are common yet occult eating disorders which each affect between 1 and 2% of young adult women in the UK (1). Cutaneous signs may provide valuable clues allowing earlier diagnosis. Eating disorders may both imitate (Table I) and complicate other medical illnesses, resulting in unnecessary and expensive investigations. Organic diseases that may be complicated by eating disorders are Crohn's disease (2), diabetes mellitus (3, 4) and human immune deficiency virus disease (5). The concurrence of an additional eating disorder will destabilize the primary medical condition. In anorexia nervosa the mortality rate has been found to be between 15 and 18% (6, 7). Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to reduce the morbidity and mortality of these concealed conditions. This report describes a patient who exhibited excoriations and scars over the dorsum of her hands, leg ulceration and loss of teeth as cutaneous signs of an eating disorder.
Ki-67 and p53 expression in cutaneous Bowen's disease: an immunohistochemical study of fixed-embedded tissue sections.
Authors: Szekeres G , De Giacomoni P
Published: July 2023

The monoclonal Ki-67-specific MIB-1 and p53 protein-specific DO-1 antibodies were used to identify proliferating cell fractions on microwave-pretreated paraffin sections of 7 cutaneous Bowen's disease specimens. A high Ki-67 score was characteristic of all cases examined, and significant p53-positivity was seen in 4 cases. In the peritumoral, histologically normal epidermis, Ki-67- and p53-positive cells were frequently present, in one case with very high scores (89% as well as 82%, respectively). These findings indicate an increase in the proliferative activity of the Bowen cells (high Ki-67 score) and that p53 mutations are frequently found in this disease. The p53 expression was not related to the Ki-67 score. The expression of Ki-67 and p53 in morphologically normal epidermal cells is also discussed. The histologically normal epidermal cells expressing p53 and Ki-67 antigens may correspond to pre-malignant clones.
Utilisation du système d’information des ressources humaines (SIRH) dans l’entreprise: Cas d’un échantillon d’entreprises de la Région Souss-Massa au Maroc
Authors:   Université Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Maroc, Mirdasse Samir , Jaouhari Lhassane , El Bettioui Rachid
Published: July 2023

The use of innovative tools in HRM is becoming more and more necessary to increase the efficiency of the HR function but also that of the organization. This is why today's organizations are increasingly resorting to the acquisition of HR solutions such as the human resources information system (HRIS). This tool, which often takes the form of an ERP or separate HR modules, is structured around administrative processes dedicated to keeping employee files, managing time and activities, payroll and benefits, etc., in order to focus on other HR activities with a higher value-added decision-making aspect such as GPEC, etc. The reason behind this study is to know the state of play in the use of the HRIS at the level of the Souss-Massa Region in Morocco. To do this, we have chosen to study a sample of companies in the private and semi-public sectors through a quantitative study based on a questionnaire which was carried out after seeing important aspects of previous studies on this subject. The survey concerned HR actors in these organizations. The main results of this research, mainly based on the CPA revealed that the HRIS is mainly focused on the traditional components such as payroll and benefits management, employee record keeping, time and activity management, recruitment and selection and monitoring and analysis of turnover.
Qualité des institutions et croissance économique dans la région MENA : une analyse par la méthode des moments généralisés
Authors:   Université Hassan, II Casablanca, Maroc, Bourhaba Othmane
Published: July 2023

Institutions, whether they are political, legal, financial, or administrative, provide the framework and necessary rules for a stable and prosperous economy. Strong governance, the rule of law, transparency, and the fight against corruption are all factors that foster an environment conducive to investments, innovation, and job creation. The objective of this article is to examine the influence of institutions on the economic performance of countries in the MENA region. The study focuses on a panel of 14 countries for the period 1996-2021, using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) dynamic system approach proposed by Blundell and Bond (1998). The results demonstrate that institutions have a positive and significant effect on the economic growth of countries in the MENA region.
La relation entre la dette extérieure et la croissance économique au Maroc : Investigation empirique
Authors:   Université Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Maroc, Zouirchi Houda , El Bettioui Rachid ,   Université Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Maroc, Ouia Aziz ,   Université Hassan II, Mohammedia, Maroc
Published: July 2023

The relationship between the external public debt and the economic growth of countries has always been controversial. The purpose of this article is to analyze empirically the impact of the external public debt and the economic growth of Morocco in the period 1984 to 2021. In order to achieve that, a methodology based on a proposal of an empirical and theoretical literature review that treats this problem has been used on the first hand. On the other hand, an econometric analysis has been utilized to detect if there is a long-term growing relationship between the external debt and the Moroccan economic growth.
Transformation digitale et Performance des organisations:
Authors:   Université Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Maroc, El Bettioui Rachid , Wieland Oxana ,   University of Minnesota Crookston, USA, Gil Francisco
Published: July 2023

La bonne gouvernance à l’ère de la transformation digitale constitue un signal fort d’un bon climat d’affaires en direction d’une multitude d’acteurs économiques et sociaux. Ce signal qui constitue le prélude à un environnement propice aux affaires, consolide la confiance entre les différents partenaires économiques et encourage les pratiques au sein des organisations. La bonne gouvernance favorise par conséquent les conditions idoines pour la création de valeur pour l’ensemble des partenaires organisationnels. Engagé dans la voie d’une bonne gouvernance que prévoit le nouveau modèle de développement entré en vigueur depuis 2021, le Maroc a lancé plusieurs réformes. A cet égard, la digitalisation se présente comme le point focal de l’ensemble des réformes entreprises et se veut le catalyseur d’un progrès structurel tant qu’en matière de simplification et de qualité du service rendu à l’usager qu’au niveau de la performance des entités publiques et privées.
Peran Filsafat Moral dalam Memanusiakan Manusia dan Urgensinya dalam Pendidikan
Authors: Durasa Helfra
Published: July 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kesadaran kemanusiaan manusia melalui filsafat moral dan urgensi filsafat moral dalam pendidikan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kepustakaan (library research) dengan metode analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis kualitatif. Mekanisme penelitian dimulai dengan menyiapkan sumber data, pengumpulan data, tabulasi data penelitian dan analisis hasil. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa 1) Filsafat moral selalu berkaitan dengan apa yang baik dan apa yang buruk, di mana apa yang baik selalu baik pada dirinya sendiri tanpa pembatasan. Moralitas didasarkan atas kehendak baik. Penilaian terhadap suatu tindakan moral itu harus didasarkan pada ukuran otonomi individu yang melaksanakan, tanpa mempertimbangkan konteks tindakan dan tujuannya. 2) Hakikat manusia sebagai makhluk pribadi dan sosial yang memiliki kesadaran untuk menentukan sendiri kualitas kehidupan berdasarkan atas kewajiban moral. Kewajiban moral dalam arti melaksanakan kebaikan dan menghindari kejahatan. 3) Moralitas harus dinyatakan dalam tindakan reformasi diri yang bertolak dari kesadaran akan kesalahan masa lalu untuk menata kehidupan yang berkualitas di masa kini dan masa depan. 4) Pendidikan harus dilaksanakan atas dasar kewajiban moral karena pendidikan adalah proses memanusiakan manusia. Di dalam pendidikan manusia harus bebas mengekspresikan segala potensi dalam dirinya serta bebas bersikap kritis dan kreatif terhadap permasalahan hidup yang dihadapinya.
Definitive Treatment of Open Pelvic Fractures with External Fixator
Authors: Ba Papa Amadou , Ba Abdoulaye , Djiba Cherif Sadibou , Dembélé Mamadou
Published: July 2023

Background: Unstable and open pelvic fractures are often associated with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in patients with multiple injuries. Early pelvic fixation provides stability and should diminish ongoing hemorrhage. Materials and Methods: We undertook a retrospective and descriptive study of all cases of unstable open pelvic fractures treated with external fixators in the orthopedic and trauma surgery department of the Army Training Hospital Principal in Dakar over 4 years ranging from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022. Results: 12 patients were included in this study. The mean age of the patients was 39 years with extremes of 21 and 56 years.  The series consisted of 10 men (83.3%) and 2 women (16.7%), representing a sex ratio of 5. The etiology of the open fractures was road traffic accidents (61%), followed by public road accidents (33%), and finally falls from a high place (6%). The injury mechanisms were direct impact in 9 cases and 3 cases of indirect impact by shearing. Bone injuries were Tile B in 75% and Tile C in 25%. Soft tissue lesions were located in the perineum in 7 patients, in the inguinal area in 2 patients, and the buttock in 1 patient. Pelvic exofixation was performed in all patients with an average delay of 12 hours, with extremes of 4 and 24 hours. One case of infection was observed in the medium-term outcome. Three deaths were recorded. Radiographically, the reduction was satisfactory in 75% of cases (N=9) (Figs. 6 and 7), tolerable in 16.7% (N=2), and poor in 8.3% (N=1). Two patients had a residual disjunction of more than 5mm. Conclusion:  The external fixator in unstable open fractures of the pelvis appears to be a good alternative that finds its place within the limits of emergency internal osteosynthesis (hemodynamic instability, hemorrhagic and infectious risk). The limits of its use in isolation are related to its inefficiency in the reduction and correct stabilization of lesions of the posterior arch.
OPTIMALISASI POTENSI SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA BERKELANJUTAN BERBASIS EKONOMI KREATIF
Authors:   Universitas Lampung, Pujiati Pujiati , Rufaidah Erlina , Nurdin Nurdin , Rahmawati Fanni
Published: July 2023

Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) yang unggul dan berkualitas menjadi hal yang penting pada era digital saat ini. Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan adalah untuk mengoptimalkan potensi SDM secara berkelanjutan di Desa Tanjung Agung. Ada beberapa metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini yaitu analisis situasi, pelatihan, evaluasi dan pendampingan berkelanjutan. Output kegiatan yang dilaksanakan yaitu potensi SDM Desa Tanjung Agung yang dapat teroptimalkan diketahui melalui pemahaman literasi keuangan, inovasi dan variasi dalam berwirausaha di era digital dan ekonomi kreatif. Tempat pelaksanaan pengabdian ini berada di Desa Tanjung Agung Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Berdasarkan hasil pelatihan terdapat peningkatan pemahaman tentang ekonomi kreatif, literasi keuangan, dan usaha sampingan dari peserta pelatihan. Tentunya dengan pendampingan berkelanjutan yang dilakukan diharapkan masyarkat hidupnya bisa lebih sejahtera dan makmur sehingga dapat meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat.
Exploring Farmers Perspectives on Modern Agricultural Technology: A Study in Chapainawabganj District
Authors: Ghosh Mithun Kumar , Md. Rezaul Karim  , Orpita Farah Ulfat Rahman , Mst. Lamia Jahan  , Simi Farjana , Sony Md. Almas Ahmed
Published: July 2023

Modern technologies are becoming more essential to long-term agricultural development, since technologies empower farmers to increase productivity while implementing fewer natural resources to meet the global need for food, fuel, and fiber. This study investigates the attitudes of farmers in Chapainawabganj district, Bangladesh, towards modern agricultural technology, with a focus on socio-demographic characteristics, technology usage, and their relationship to attitudes. The research was conducted in four upazilas: Nachol, Shibganj, Bholahat, and Chapainawabganj Sadar. A sample of 200 farmers was randomly selected. The socio-demographic data reveals that most respondents are in their forties, have completed primary education, have small families, earn a moderate income, own marginal farms, possess their own land, and have around 20 years of farming experience. However, they lack training and have limited exposure and knowledge about current agricultural technology. The findings indicate that farmers in the research area use a limited number of modern technologies, such as paddy threshers, tractors, water pumps, engine sprayers, power tillers, modern ploughs, and hybrid crops. Despite this, farmers exhibit an enthusiastic attitude toward technology adoption, with the majority expressing moderately favorable attitudes. The study identifies bias among authorities, insufficient government support, and a lack of training facilities as significant barriers to the adoption of modern technology. Furthermore, a correlation study reveals a positive association between cosmopoliteness, innovativeness, and farmers' knowledge and their attitude. These findings provide valuable insights into the factors influencing farmers' attitudes towards modern agricultural technology and can inform interventions to promote its adoption in the region.
Adverbial Accusative Case in Arabic
Authors: Al Anssari Raniah Shakir , Jubran Haider Saad
Published: July 2023

The accusative case is mainly attached the objects. It is the case that marks objects in transitive clauses however, in many languages accusative case is not only found on objects, but it is extended to mark NP adverbials. It is attached to elements outside the domain the verb. Consider the example from Arabic below.

(1) ðahab-tu ʔila al-madiinat-I layl-an

went- Is to the-city-gen night-acc

‘I went to the city at night’

In the example above, we find the word layl-an ‘at night’ is marked with accusative case though it is not an argument. It is adverb of time. The occurrence of case on adjuncts has been termed adverbial case or semantic case. It should be noted that this type of case has not received much attention in the literature of the modern linguistics. Only a few studies have been conducted to investigate this phenomenon. When discussing some examples about the adverbial case, Butt (2006, p. 7) states the following “Given has basic assumption that the primary purpose of case is to mark the arguments of a predicate this type of data remains an issuer which has not as yet received a good/standard solution within modern syntactic theories.” By this type of data, she refers to some data German and Korean where some adverbials are marked with accusative case. So, this issue has not been dealt with in some detail in modern linguistics as also stated by Butt in another context: “Very little work has been done on semantic case, primarily because it tends to be associated with adjuncts, and the theoretical concern is with licensing and constraining the appearance of core verbal arguments” (p.71).
China’s Motives in Providing Foreign Aid in the South Pacific Region
Authors: Azis Aswin Ariyanto , Pratama Muhammad Rifqi
Published: July 2023

Development assistance is now a prevalent tool for foreign policy. As one of the world's largest economies, China is also an active donor of foreign aid. The South Pacific region is one of China's foreign aid destinations. This study focuses on the motives behind China's provision of foreign aid to the South Pacific during the Xi Jinping administration from 2013 to 2021. It uses the theory of Aid Allocation motives to explore China’s politics, economics and humanitarian motives. The results of this study show that the strategic region of the South Pacific has prompted China to provide huge amounts of foreign aid.
The Future of English as a Foreign Language Teaching and Learning in View of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the MENA Region
Authors: Saima Ferheen Bukhari Syeda , Mohammed Taher Qutub Manal , Ali Fadel Sahar , Sulaiman Abdulkader Aljuhani Hind
Published: July 2023

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the emergence of educational technologies and digital innovations, makes it essential for the Higher Education sector to review the teaching-learning practices to reshape the futuristic plans for 21st Century learners. English language education has been focused in regions, where the language-learning environment and procedures are transforming with the bend of new technological intrusions and AI intervention. Therefore; the present study aims to investigate the future of EFL Teaching and Learning given the 4IR in the MENA Region. The study is significant as it probes the teaching-learning strategies and examines the readiness of teachers, learners, and the learning environment. The study’s main question is, ‘To what extent is the learning environment concerning English language teaching and learning at universities in the MENA Region ready to cope with the 4IR demands?’ A survey, with 39 items under four sub-divisions, and a fully-structured interview were used. A total of 70 EL teachers participated from universities in the MENA and its neighboring regions. Linear Regression and Thematic analysis of the data show quantitative and qualitative results, respectively. Findings reveal an evident level of readiness in teachers. Results show that Teachers’ awareness seems to impact their tendency toward integrating educational technologies. The findings suggest careful curriculum revision because the resources are often reported as outdated. Since the role of EFL in the MENA is to prepare learners for 4IR socio-economic systems and their diversified challenges, the study recommends a thorough review to upgrade the teaching-learning resources, materials, and procedures.
A Educação de jovens e adultos entre o direito inconcluso e a exclusão silenciada
Authors: Dos Santos Robson , Maia de Albuquerque Ana Elizabeth , Moraes Gustavo Henrique , De Santana Moreira Oliveira da Silva Susiane
Published: July 2023

No Brasil, um vultoso contingente de jovens, adultos trabalhadores excluídos do processo educacional ainda não conta com escolaridade similar ao ensino fundamental completo e/ou o ensino médio, muito menos com cursos de formação e qualificação profissional que possibilitem maior usufruto de bens culturais, científicos e tecnológicos, assim como de maiores e mais adequadas oportunidades ocupacionais e de aprendizagem ao longo da vida. Essa situação conflui em perdas significativas para as trajetórias individuais e para o desenvolvimento social, econômico, tecnológico, sustentável e democrático do País. Este estudo se organizou, inicialmente, a partir da caracterização da demanda social da educação de jovens e adultos (EJA) e de seu público potencial, com base na análise de dados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios Contínua do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística sobre o perfil das populações que não possuem o ensino fundamental completo, não possuem o ensino médio completo e não possuem formação profissional, buscando enfatizar aspectos como raça/cor, sexo, localização de residência, territórios diferenciados etc. Em seguida, analisaram-se os objetivos voltados à EJA nos Planos Nacionais de Educação (2001-2010; 2014-2024) e as abordagens das principais políticas públicas destinadas à população de jovens e adultos sem a escolarização completa. Por fim, foram identificados possíveis arranjos em que a EJA visou à garantia do direito à educação, à qualificação profissional e à aprendizagem ao longo da vida e inovações curriculares e de oferta em função dos múltiplos públicos.
Avaliação da Alfabetização
Authors: Viana Basso Flavia , Guimarães Rodrigues Clarissa
Published: July 2023

O artigo tem por objetivo discutir a avaliação da alfabetização de crianças nos últimos anos, de forma a contribuir para o debate sobre a elaboração do novo Plano Nacional de Educação (PNE). Apresenta-se uma contextualização do que vem sendo proposto como política e avaliações de alfabetização nos últimos 20 anos, período que contempla os dois últimos Planos. Em seguida, são expostos os resultados diagnósticos da alfabetização no Brasil com os dados mais recentes do Sistema de Avaliação da Educação Básica (Saeb) em diferentes desagregações, evidenciando que as desigualdades educacionais estão presentes desde o início da escolarização básica. Por fim, sugerem-se três temas principais que devem ser contemplados em um novo PNE: i) articulação das avaliações nacionais, estaduais e municipais, permitindo a divulgação de dados por escola e município – com o objetivo de melhor orientar as políticas públicas educacionais; ii) aplicação de questionários contextuais que contenham informações abrangentes sobre as experiências de aprendizagem na fase de alfabetização no ambiente escolar e familiar; e iii) definição dos níveis de proficiência esperados para a fase de alfabetização, mediante uma pactuação nacional.
Judicialización de la política y megaproyectos en México: el papel de los jueces frente a la movilización legal contra el Tren Maya
Authors: Bonilla Padilla David Ángel
Published: July 2023

En este trabajo se analiza el papel de los jueces de los juzgados de distrito y tribunales de circuito en las resoluciones de los juicios de amparo presentados por grupos opositores al megaproyecto Tren Maya en la península de Yucatán, México, para lo cual se repasa brevemente la literatura sobre judicialización de la política y rendición de cuentas y se analiza la manera como la judicialización puede constituirse en una forma de control social de los poderes Ejecutivo y Legislativo y del propio Poder Judicial; en un segundo momento, se define el proceso de ampliación de la judicatura, en tanto elemento analítico que coadyuva a caracterizar el sentido de las sentencias en los juicios promovidos contra dicho megaproyecto, para, finalmente, analizar los argumentos de los jueces en dichas sentencias y dilucidar qué tanto se atendieron las peticiones de protección legal de los comuneros movilizados contra el Tren Maya.
Perancangan Mesin Penyortir Ukuran Bawang Merah Tipe Rotary Kapasitas 350 KG/jam
Authors: Pujianto Mohammad Rif'an , Slamet Sugeng , Hudaya Akhmad Zidni
Published: July 2023

Sortasi merupakan langkah awal dalam pengolahan hasil perkebunan dan pertanian untuk menentukan kualitas hasil panen bawang merah. Salah satu tujuan sortasi  adalah untuk mengelompokkan sesuatu berdasarkan kualitas dan ukuran agar meningkatkan harga jual dan standar mutu hasil panen. Permasalahan yang di hadapi adalah penyortiran umbi bawang merah yang di olah oleh pedagang masih banyak yang belum menggunakan mesin sortasi bawang merah. sehingga proses penyortiran memakan banyak waktu tidak menjangkau grade bawang yang lebih banyak. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendesain dan mensimulasikan mesin sortir umbi bawang merah agar dapat menyortir berdasarkan ukuran yang memenuhi standar SNI dengan kapasitas 350 kg / jam. Metodeyang dilakukan dalam proses perancangan ini meliputi observasi lapangan, studi literatur, analisa kebutuhan sistem, desain mesin, perhitungan dan simulasi. Mesin sortir ini khusus digunakan untuk jenis bawang merah bima brebes. Hasil dari Perancangan mesin sortir bawang merah ini adalah mesin mampu menyortir ukuran bawang merah berdasarkan diameter sesuai stándar SNI yaitu: 15 mm, 20 mm dan 25 mm denganmenggunakan 3 roller grading dan daya penggerak motor listrik sebesar 0,5 Hp. Hasil simulasi nilai von-mises-stress frame adalah 76,76 Mpa, dan nilai displacement dengan beban 279 N/m mendapatkan hasil simulasi sebesar 1,749 mm.
Lesson Study For Learning Community (LSLC): Pengalaman Berharga Dalam Pengelolaan Pembelajaran Secara Terbuka
Authors: Rejeki Sri , Humaira Humaira , Maryani Sri , Nizar Nizar
Published: July 2023

One of the improvement of learning quality at FKIP Muhammadiyah University is by implementing Lesson Study for Learning Community (LSLC) program with several stages: (1) Organizing socialization and workshop of LSLC for lecturer of Indonesian Language and Literature Education Program, Geography Education and Education of PPKn FKIP UM Mataram, (2) Developing Chapter Design and Lesson Design, (3) Practicing open lesson activities and reflection in lectures / lessons, (4) Documenting and publishing Lesson Study, (5) Conducting monitoring and evaluation of LSLC implementation, (6) and LSLC results evaluation workshops at the faculty / department level to disseminate LSLC results, (7) Presenting scientific papers / results of LSLC activities in exchange of experience forums in National and International Seminars (ICLS). From the whole process of LSLC implementation, the value of improvement that occurs in the implementation process is 0.56 which is included in the medium category. This shows that students are happy with the implementation of LSLC program in the learning process in the classroom. In general, as for the benefits to lecturers based on the results of questionnaires and interviews with the model lecturer shows that the model lecturers understand enough about lesson study.
Penerapan Konsep Edutainment Dalam Pembelajaran Di Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD)
Authors: Santoso Santoso
Published: July 2023

Playing for early childhood is an activity or activity that has significance for the growth of the child, because playing directly gives influence to the child's growth and development. The learning approach to early childhood education in kindergarten as well as in family planning, TPA and SPS is more oriented towards learning approach through play. Edutaiment as a learning process designed by combining the educational content and entertainment in harmony, so that learning activities take place with fun. Fun, interesting, creative, and innovative learning is a concept of edutainment learning, as the basic concept of edutainment is an effort to make learning happen in a conducive, comfortable and fun atmosphere.
Pengaruh Model Inkuiri Terbimbing Berbasis Kearifan Lokal Terhadap Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Tema Pahlawanku Kelas IV Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Sofiannida Lenni , Utaminingsih Sri , Su`ad Su`ad
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of guided inquiry based on local wisdom on students cticical thinking skills in the theme of my hero in grade IV elementary school. The type of research used is the experiment with the Pretest Posttest Only Group Design. The sample in this study was grade IV elementary school in Undaan district, Kudus district. The instrument used are tests and observation and documentation. The results of this sudy indicate that: 1) the model of guided inquiry based on local wisdom is effective to improve critical thinking skills in the theme of my hero class IV elementary school rather than guided inquiry models. This is evidenced by the results of the mean value of guided inquiry models based on local wisdom rather than guided inquiry models (76,55 bigger than 67,94), 2) there is a significant effect of students critical thinking skills between the model of guided inquiry based on local wisdom and the guided inqiry model. This is evidenced by the results of t caount bigger than t table (2,757 bigger than 2, 002) and smaller significance value with a significance level of 5% (p = 0,010 bigger than 0,05).
ANALISIS DEFECT PRODUK SENAR PADA PROSES CELUP DENGAN PENDEKATAN DMAIC DI PT. CENTRAL SARANA PANCING PURBALINGGA
Authors: Nurjannah Anisa , Prakoso Indro , Faizah Jihan
Published: July 2023

PT. Central Sarana Pancing is a company engaged in the manufacturing of fishing line and various fishing accessories. From the results of field observations that have been carried out, dyeing division is the division with the highest number of defects. From the define stage, the defects that occur in the string dyeing process are pigment sticking defects with a percentage of 49%, 38% non-standard color, 12% creasing, and 2% non-standard strength. From the DPMO calculation, Motorola's sigma value is 3.36, which means that the dyeing division is in the industry average category with a fairly large amount of quality costs, namely 25-40% of sales. From the analysis stage, the defects that occur are mostly caused by human or operator factors. Therefore, for the prevention and repair of defects is by improving the performance and accuracy of operators and employees must receive training and education in understanding the entire process being carried out. In addition, SOPs will be made for the improvements that will be carried out as a reference for employees in carrying out the production process at PT. Central Fishing Facilities. As for the mechanical aspect, it is necessary to clean working tools and machines and maintain them regularly.
Review of Buller, Adrienne. 2022. The value of a whale: On the illusions of green capitalism.
Authors: Fitzpatrick Nick
Published: July 2023

 
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement in dialysis-dependent patients: a meta-analysis
Authors: Burton Samuel , Reynolds Alexander , King Nicola , Modi Amit , Asopa Sanjay
Published: July 2023

Objectives

This meta-analysis aims to compare the clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) versus aortic valve replacement (AVR) for aortic stenosis in dialysis-dependent patients.

Methods

Literature searches employed PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Embase to identify relevant studies. Bias-treated data were prioritized, isolated and pooled for analysis; raw data were utilized where bias-treated data were unavailable. Outcomes were analysed to assess for study data crossover.

Results

Literature search identified 10 retrospective studies; following data source analysis, five studies were included. Upon pooling of bias-treated data, TAVI was significantly favoured in early mortality [odds ratio (OR), 0.42; 95% confidence interval (95% CI), 0.19–0.92; I
2 = 92%; P = 0.03], 1-year mortality (OR, 0.88; 95% CI 0.80–0.97; I
2 = 0%; P = 0.01), rates of stroke/cerebrovascular events (OR, 0.71; 95% CI 0.55–0.93; I
2 = 0%; P = 0.01) and blood transfusions (OR, 0.36; 95% CI 0.21–0.62; I
2 = 86%; P = 0.0002). Pooling demonstrated fewer new pacemaker implantations in the AVR group (OR, 3.33; 95% CI 1.94–5.73; I
2 = 74%; P ≤ 0.0001) and no difference in the rate of vascular complications (OR, 2.27; 95% CI 0.60–8.59; I
2 = 83%; P = 0.23). Analysis including raw data revealed the length of hospital stay to favour TAVI with a mean difference of –9.20 days (95% CI –15.58 to –2.82; I
2 = 97%; P = 0.005).

Conclusion

Bias-treated meta-analysis comparing surgical AVR and TAVI favoured TAVI in early mortality, 1-year mortality, rates of stroke/cerebrovascular events and blood transfusions. There was no difference in the rates of vascular complications; however, TAVI required more pacemaker implantations. Data pooling including raw data revealed that the length of hospital admission favours TAVI.
Belonolaimus longicaudatus management using metam potassium and fluensulfone in potato
Authors: Grabau Zane J. , Liu Chang , Navia Gine Pablo A.
Published: July 2023

Belonolaimus longicaudatus (sting nematode) is an important pest in Florida potato production and is managed primarily by fumigation using 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D). Other effective nematicides are needed for more flexibility in managing this pest. The objective of this study was to evaluate fluensulfone, metam potassium, and mixtures of the two products, relative to 1,3-D and untreated control, for efficacy at managing sting nematode, and for non-target effects on free-living nematodes in potato. To test this objective, a small-plot field experiment was conducted in northeast Florida in 2020 and repeated in 2021. Metam potassium fumigation (390 kg a.i./treated ha)—with or without fluensulfone—managed sting nematode soil abundances but was phytotoxic to potato. Strategies that mitigate metam potassium phytotoxicity, such as reduced application rates, are needed before efficacy of metam potassium in this system can be determined. As a preplant soil spray, fluensulfone alone (403 g a.i./treated ha) did not manage sting nematode abundances and had an inconsistent effect on yield. Fumigation with 1,3-D (88.3 kg a.i./treated ha) was the only treatment that consistently managed sting nematode and increased potato yield. Nematicides did not consistently affect free-living nematodes.
Price Differentiation in Online and Offline Retail: An Empirical Study of Current Practices
Authors: Kiczmachowska Ewa E. , de Pourbaix Paweł , Jemielniak Dariusz
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this article is to present the practice of price differentiation in multichannel sales conditions. The study reviews the literature on channel pricing policy. The authors set a goal to study the practices of retailers operating in online and offline channels in Poland in terms of price differentiation between channels. Using the example of the EMPIK and SMYK chains, price differences between online and offline channels were analysed for several 100 products in key categories for these retailers. The prices were obtained by scraping the data from the websites of both retailers in November 2022. Statistical analysis was designed to examine differences in pricing by product category, position on the “most frequently purchased” list and price range. This research confirmed previous results that online vs. offline price differentiation was not widely used by leading multichannel retailers in the most popular categories bought online: only two out of 12 retailers elicited for the study were found to perform it. It also confirmed previous findings that if price differentiation was applied, the items were cheaper online more often. However, the average depth of discount was considerably higher. Apart from these general findings, our research delivered detailed insights at the category level as the depth of discount and the share of products sold at a discount online considerably differed between categories with comparable and non-comparable offers. Additionally, this study provided a unique analysis of the multichannel price differentiation strategy in relation to popularity or the absolute price of the product. While in the case of the popularity of the product, the offer uniqueness seemed to play a role, the relation to the absolute price of the product showed a mixed picture and would need further investigation.
Crowdfunding for University Projects Based on GOuep.pl
Authors: Mruk-Tomczak Dobrosława , Jerzyk Ewa
Published: July 2023

The development of crowdfunding widened the inventory of the available funding methods for scientific and extracurricular projects and boosted the interest of those entities that have not used this form of creative funding until now. American universities are both pioneers in this field and the most successful in this type of fundraising. At universities in Poland, crowdfunding is in the phase of initial development, therefore this paper is aimed at introducing and evaluating the first crowdfunding platform launched at Poznań University of Economics and Business — GOuep.pl. The experience gained and conclusions drawn from the first fundraisings organised for the implementation of selected projects provide interesting, practical implications for the parties potentially interested in this method of project funding. University fundraisings usually do not reach beyond a given university’s community, making them rather small, local projects with moderate financial goals. Crowdfunding is still so fresh and unexplored at universities in Poland, that significant resources, both financial and in the form of expert knowledge, need to be spent in order to take full advantage of it. It is also a lesson for the entire academic community on how to use the potential of engagement in university projects, understood as events that integrate particular groups and affect the development of the potential and attractiveness of a university. The paper contributes towards recognising predictors of successful crowdfunding at Polish universities and indicates the possibility to use crowdfunding platforms as tools in building the university image and strengthening the integration of academic communities.
Analysis of the Influence of E-Learning Service Quality Factors on Student Perceived Value and Student Satisfaction, with Implication to Student Loyalty
Authors: Felix  , Prihanto Y. Johny Natu , Annas Mohammad
Published: July 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the learning process, which was previously carried out conventionally with face-to-face interaction, into an online learning activity (e-learning). e-Learning has several benefits, but it also has some challenges that need to be addressed. A preliminary survey has been conducted by asking open-ended questions regarding students’ experience and obstacles during e-learning to determine their perceptions of e-learning, and the results showed that there were problems faced by students in implementing e-learning, especially pertaining to student loyalty. Previous research has stated that e-learning service quality exercises an influence on student satisfaction and student loyalty. This research focusses on the influence of e-learning service quality factors on student perceived value (SPV) and student satisfaction, and ultimately on its role in influencing student loyalty. This research was conducted using a quantitative approach, wherein data were gathered, using judgement sampling, from 309 undergraduate students enrolled across six universities in Tangerang. These data were analysed by partial least squares structural equation modelling (SEM-PLS), and the results of the analysis indicated the presence of a positive and significant relationship between these variables. Resultant to the analysis, there emerged some useful suggestions for educational institutions and lecturers that would enable them to improve the quality of e-learning. The findings of the present study imply that improving the factors of e-learning service quality will inculcate in students a favourable value perception towards the university, as well as create a feeling of satisfaction in them, arising from the fulfilling character of the experience to which they were exposed during the e-learning process; these phenomena are expected in turn to increase students’ loyalty towards the university.
Analysis of Citations and Co-Citations of the Term ‘Word of Mouth’ Based on Publications in the Field of Social Sciences
Authors: Błoński Krzysztof
Published: July 2023

‘Word of mouth’ (WOM) as a communication tool has evolved quite significantly over the last few decades. Originally, word-of-mouth communication was limited to local coverage, i.e. it was restricted only to the closest people in the circle of the sender of the message. Technological developments over the past 30 years, particularly in computer and mobile technologies, have brought about significant changes in this form of communication. The information provided has become global; the consumer can communicate directly with the entrepreneur. Examples of bibliographic analyses of only electronic word of mouth (eWOM) without consideration of traditional WOM can be found in the literature. It therefore seems important to try to analyse the literature collection on both WOM and eWOM. The article aims to identify and present the most frequently cited works (along with their authors), as well as the publications most frequently referred to by authors publishing works related to WOM. Citation analysis and co-citation analysis were used to realise the stated aim. The basis for the analyses is a collection of publications from the WoS database. The results obtained made it possible to identify and create a list of the most frequently cited and co-cited publications.
The Impact of Using Enhanced Teaching Materials on Core Skills When Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Authors:   Dimitrie A. Sturzda School, Iaşi, Romania, Cumpăt Maria Ana , Zouri Nicoleta ,   Centennial College, Toronto, Canada
Published: July 2023

Our study evaluated the effectiveness of several types of study materials used in addition to the textbook in teaching English as a second language to middle school-level students in Iasi, Romania. The additional classroom materials used were a combination of workbooks used for the students to practice their writing and reading skills and online video materials to practice their listening and comprehension skills. The same materials contributed to the English vocabulary enrichment of the students. The study participants were students from grades 5, 6, and 7 at Dimitrie A. Sturzda School from Iasi, Romania. The study showed that the additional study materials were effective at improving the reading, writing, and listening skills of students in grades 6 and 7 while decreasing the skill levels of students in grades 5. The study did not take into consideration other factors that may contribute to a decrease in skill levels for students in grade 5.
Divergencias estratégicas entre oriente y occidente
Authors: Sierra-Gutierrez William Alfredo , Coronado-Camero Faiver
Published: July 2023

Todo indica que las realidades económicas y políticas están trayendo consigo nuevas superpotencias; el gran posicionamiento de China en la economía mundial con la monopolización de la producción a gran escala ha llevado a consagrarla como la segunda economía del mundo por detrás de Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, hoy esta potencia atraviesa tal vez por una de las peores crisis sanitarias y económicas de la historia desde la depresión del 29, situación que ha dejado un espacio geopolítico para que China lo ocupe. El presente artículo analizará las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y China, la pugna por lograr mayor poder económico, analizando los contextos facticos e históricos, finalizando con los efectos de la actual crisis sanitaria, que permitirá concluir si es posible estar frente a una próxima guerra fría.
El fracaso del papel de Estados Unidos en el medio oriente
Authors: Ruano-Salazar Efraín
Published: July 2023

El presente documento aborda un análisis de caso coyuntural relacionado con la importancia de la geopolítica en las relaciones internacionales, evidenciando como caso la intervención de Estados Unidos en Afganistán. Como tesis se plantea el fracaso de la política exterior estadounidense en función a errores de su política exterior, dada al cambio de perspectivas y la falta de continuidad en las estrategias.
Entrevista al CR (R) Yesid Eduardo Ramírez Pedraza
Authors: Gavilán-Martínez Gabriella
Published: July 2023

Esta entrevista permite analizar la evolución de la doctrina en Seguridad y Defensa Nacionales en Colombia.
Entrevista a Vicente Torrijos
Authors: González-González Angélica María
Published: July 2023

Esta entrevista permite comprender el escenario geopolítico en Ucrania, asi como el rol de China y Latinoamérica en el conflicto con Rusia.
Sistem Monitoring Penggunaan Air Kamar Kos
Authors: Ghaniyyah Fathonah , Eka Putri Rahmi
Published: July 2023

A dormitory is a temporary residence for college students in which they are charged with a certain cost for a certain period of time.  The payment for water usage in a dorm includes bathrooms that use PDAM (municipal waterworks). The management of water usage in the dorms is not recorded properly due to the absence of a flow meter in the water pipelines.  Monthly water usage in each dormitory room remains uncertain depending on the tenant's need.  Therefore, a system was designed to monitor the water usage in dormitory rooms. This system relies on a waterflow sensor component to measure water discharge, an LCD to display a real-time volume and costs, a solenoid valve to stop the water flow when the bill is due, a relay to control the work of the solenoid valve, and ESP32 to process data includes discharge data, volume data, and cost data.  These data are sent to the server and stored in a database. Then, the water usage and the monthly cost can be accessed on the website.  The system adds a lithium battery, a TP4056 charger module, and a boost converter.  The testing was done by designing 3 tools with the same components and functions.  The error value on device 1 is 0.5%, device 2 is 0.2%, and device 3 is 0.1%.  The success ratio of each function of the system as a whole is 100%.