bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A História da Ciência luso-brasileira e suas contribuições para o Ensino de Química: Vicente Telles e a divulgação da nomenclatura química no século XVIII
Authors: Rozentalski Evandro , Alkimin Muniz Leticia
Published: December 2023

As contribuições da História da Ciência para o Ensino de Ciências são bem documentadas na literatura. Essa pode promover o ensino dos conteúdos científicos através da contextualização histórica e, também, possibilita desenvolver melhores compreensões da Natureza da Ciência (NdC) mediante reflexões dos episódios históricos estudados. Nota-se que a literatura do campo apresenta uma diversidade de episódios históricos centrados em cientistas estrangeiros, dessa maneira, a História da Ciência Brasileira ou Nacional e suas contribuições ao Ensino de Ciências são pouco exploradas e discutidas. Em vista disso, argumenta-se que a integração de episódios Históricos da Ciência Nacional pode ocasionar benefícios para o ensino, como desconstruir a visão de que o Brasil não produz ciência de qualidade e estimular o pensamento crítico dos estudantes sobre a produção científica nacional. Ademais, há um número reduzido de pesquisas voltadas para a implementação desta temática no Ensino de Ciências, e por isso este trabalho se constitui como um estudo de caso histórico sobre o primeiro químico moderno do Brasil, Vicente Telles. A elaboração deste estudo de caso se baseia na leitura e análise de fontes primárias e secundárias, com o intuito de compreender a biografia de Vicente Telles, o contexto científico brasileiro e português de sua época e a construção e divulgação da obra Nomenclatura Química de Telles. Diante do exposto, a implementação deste estudo de caso na Educação Básica pode promover a valorização da ciência brasileira, a identificação dos estudantes com os cientistas nacionais, o resgate e a preservação da memória de Vicente Telles e a desmistificação da concepção de que a ciência de qualidade só pode ser desenvolvida internacionalmente.
PENGGUNAAN VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KONSENTRASI BELAJAR SISWA KELAS VI SD
Authors: Thasya Kesaulya , Tangkin Wiyun Philipus
Published: December 2023

Konsentrasi belajar menjadi modal siswa dalam menyerap materi pelajaran. Namun, fakta yang ditemukan dalam penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, siswa tidak konsentrasi saat belajar. Saat guru mengajar, siswa bosan sehingga bermain alat tulis dan tidak mengikuti instruksi guru, mengobrol bahkan mengganggu teman, serta melamun dan mengantuk sehingga tidak menjawab pertanyaan guru dengan tepat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat peningkatan konsentrasi belajar siswa melalui penggunaan video pembelajaran. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Penggunaan video pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar siswa. Guru diberikan hikmat untuk memikirkan dan mengupayakan solusi terhadap kesulitan belajar siswa, serta potensi untuk menyajikan pembelajaran yang bervariatif, guna memenuhi kebutuhan belajar siswa. Guru sebagai penuntun perlu mengarahkan siswa untuk bertanggungjawab dalam berpikir dan bertindak sesuai dengan kehendak Tuhan melalui tuntunan Roh Kudus, termasuk dalam menunjukkan konsentrasi dalam belajar. Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian yaitu, penggunaan video pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar, sehingga tujuan pembelajaran dapat tercapai secara optimal. Saran yang dapat diberikan yaitu, guru perlu melakukan evaluasi pembelajaran, guna memenuhi kebutuhan belajar siswa melalui pemanfaatan media didukung dengan metode pembelajaran yang bervariatif dalam meningkatkan konsentrasi belajar siswa.
THE INFLUENCE OF KOUZES AND POSNER'S EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP, SELF-REGULATION, AND JOB SATISFACTION ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE IN XYZ TANGERANG SCHOOL
Authors: Aritonang Evi Yunita Sari , Tung Khoe Yao
Published: December 2023

Teacher performance is needed to improve school achievement, shown by the increase in students' achievement in a school environment. Teacher performance is influenced by factors or variables directly or indirectly related. This study aimed to determine the influence of Kouzes and Posner's exemplary leadership, self-regulation, and work satisfaction on teacher performance through data collection to all teachers at XYZ School Tangerang consisting of class teachers and subject teachers with a population of 32 people. The data processing technique used in this study was path analysis using a quantitative approach with the SmartPLS application program data instruments. The conclusions of the results of this study were (1) Kouzes and Posner’s exemplary leadership had a positive influence on job satisfaction, (2) self-regulation had a positive influence on job satisfaction, (3) Kouzes and Poser's exemplary leadership had no positive influence on teacher performance, (4) self-regulation had a positive influence on teacher performance, (5) job satisfaction had a positive influence on teacher performance, (6) Kouzes and Posner's exemplary leadership had a positive influence on teacher performance through job satisfaction mediation, (7) self-regulation had a positive influence on teacher performance through job satisfaction mediation.
Keywords: Job satisfaction, Kouzes and Posner's exemplary leadership, Performance, Self-regulation
PENGARUH MUSYAWARAH GURU MATA PELAJARAN DAN SUPERVISI AKADEMIK TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KINERJA GURU
Authors: Gultom Pangondian , Tampubolon Manahan , Tampubolon Hotner
Published: December 2023

The Influence of Subject Teacher Deliberations (MGMP) and Academic Supervision on Increasing Teacher Performance. The purpose of this study was to examine and test the effect of the Subject Teacher Consultation (MGMP) and academic supervision on improving teacher performance. The analytical method used in this study is Multiple Linear Regression analysis and hypothesis testing using the f test and t test. The results of the analysis test using SPSS version 26 obtained a multiple linear regression equation that is = 13.597-0.213 X_1 + 1.691 X_2. So, it can be interpreted that Teacher Performance will be worth 13.597 if each variable of Subject Teacher Consultation (MGMP) and Academic Supervision is equal to zero. Then the teacher's performance value is 13.587. If the independent variable increases by 1%, there will be an increase in the dependent variable. The result of testing the hypothesis tcount is -1.207, and a significant value is 0.231. The statistical results of ttable at a significance level of 5% obtained ttable = ±1.293. From the results of the comparison, H1 is rejected and Ho is accepted and the significant value is 0.231 > 0.05. From the results of the comparison, it can be seen that the tcount is 8.817 < ttable 1.293, then H2 is accepted and Ho is rejected and the significant value is 0.000 > 0.05. So, it can be concluded that MGMP and academic supervision have an effect on teacher performance and have a significant effect.
 
Pengaruh Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) dan Supervisi Akademk terhadap Peningkatan Kinerja Guru. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meneliti dan menguji pengaruh Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) dan supervisi akademik terhadap peningkatan kinerja guru. Metode analisis yang digunakan pada menggunakan SPSS versi 26 diperoleh persamaan regresi linear berganda yaitu =13,597-0,213 X_1+1,691 X_2 , Maka dapat diartikan bahwa Kinerja Guru akan bernilai 13,597 apabila masing-masing variabel Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (MGMP) dan Supervisi Akademik bernilai sama dengan nol. Maka nilai kinerja guru bernilai 13,587. Apabila variabel bebas meningkat sebesar 1% maka akan terjadi peningkatan pada variabel terikat. Hasil pengujian hipotesis thitung sebesar – 1,207, dan nilai signifikan 0,231. Hasil statistik ttabel pada tingkat signifikasi 5% diperoleh ttabel = ±1,293. Dari hasil perbandingan maka H1 ditolak dan Ho diterima dan nilai signifikan 0,231 > dari 0,05. Dari hasil perbandingan terlihat bahwa nilai thitung 8,817 < ttabel 1,293 maka H2 diterima dan Ho ditolak dan nilai signifikan 0,000 > dari 0,05. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa MGMP dan supervisi akademik berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru dan berpengaruh signifikan.
PERAN GURU PENDDIDIKAN AGAMA KRISTEN SEBAGAI KONSELOR PASTORAL DALAM PENDAMPINGAN PACARAN DI KALANGAN REMAJA
Authors: Intarti Esther Rela
Published: December 2023

Adolescence is a transition between childhood and adulthood. Adolescence is also often felt as one of the most beautiful times. Adolescence is a very important, critical and very vulnerable period because if humans go through their teenage years with failure, it is possible that they will find failure in the next life journey. At this time also teenagers can not be separated from the feeling of love that must be owned by everyone. The feeling of love that blossoms in adolescents, is expressed by dating. Dating behavior can have positive and negative impacts. Unhealthy dating can cause teenagers to slip into mistakes that have a bad influence throughout their lifetime. Therefore, the role of the Christian Religious Education Teacher as a counselor is a strategic role in accompanying dating teenagers by instilling Christian values so that dating is in accordance with God's word.
ANALISIS PELATIHAN KEPEMIMPINAN PEMUDA GEREJA
Authors: Hukom Johanis Michil , Murniarti Erni
Published: December 2023

Church youth are the future generation of Church leaders, and also as future leaders of the Nation, because of that it is very important for the church to prepare the church's young generation, so that in the future there will be no leadership crisis for the continuity of church stewardship. To prepare the young generation of the church, it is very important to carry out leadership training activities that are oriented towards identity formation both personally and organizationally. This training was carried out to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Youth Fellowship, the main factors that are the needs of the youth association. As well as finding the final results of the training implementation, after the young generation of the church has attended the training, are there any changes in understanding regarding attendance and togetherness in worship and internal youth activities, then reassess if there are still problems then training needs to be continued in a different way and method. The target of implementing leadership training is oriented towards the Church Youth Fellowship. The method used in this analysis is a qualitative method, by interviewing, observing and using references.
The effect of general anesthesia applied during cesarean section on newborn bilirubin
Authors: Turan Deniz , Karayel Abdulhalim
Published: December 2023

Aims: Today, delivery is often performed as normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) and cesarean section operations. Deliveries with NSVD mostly take place in the delivery room without the need for additional anesthetic agents. General anesthesia and regional anesthesia techniques are applied in cesarean section operations. In this study; The aim of this study was to examine the effect of general anesthesia on newborn bilirubin and to compare it with the bilirubin level of babies born without general anesthesia with NSVD method.
Methods: Between March 2022 and September 2022, 152 patients over the age of 18 with term pregnancy NSVD and elective cesarean section without complications were randomly included in the study. Cases diagnosed with liver and biliary tract disease, systemic liver and biliary tract effective drug use, DCOOMBS( +) and Covid (+) clinics were excluded.
Results: Of the patients included in our study, 75 (49.3%) were given general anesthesia and 77 (50.7%) delivered with NSVD without general anesthesia. It was determined that the first hour bilirubin and the fourth hour bilirubin values were significantly higher (p <0.05) in the general anesthesia group compared to the group that did not receive general anesthesia. In the group that did not receive general anesthesia, the APGAR 5th min score was found to be significantly (p <0.05) higher than the general anesthesia group. APGAR 1 min value did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) between the anesthesia-free and general anesthesia groups. Neonatal weight, head circumference, and infant height did not differ significantly between the groups that did not receive general anesthesia and those who did not receive general anesthesia (p> 0.05).
Conclusion: Among the groups that did not receive general anesthesia and anesthesia; Bilirubin value was found to be higher among babies born by cesarean section under general anesthesia. It seems that it is more beneficial to avoid systemic effects as much as possible and to disseminate NSVD.
How much did the February 6 earthquakes affect a distant hospital?
Authors: Koç Miraç , Kukul Güven Fatma Mutlu
Published: December 2023

Aims: In the earthquakes that took place in Kahramanmaraş on 06.02.2023, a large number of casualties and injuries were observed. Organizations and healthcare personnel providing healthcare services in the earthquake regions have significantly lost their functions and there have been disruptions in the provision of healthcare services. In this study, we analyzed the patients who applied due to being affected by the earthquake in Kastamonu, one of the provinces far from the epicenter of the earthquake.
Methods: The records of 135 patients who admitted to Kastamonu Training and Research Hospital Emergency Medicine Clinic with the diagnosis of earthquake damage between 7-16 February 2023 were examined. They were divided into two groups: patients with trauma and other non-traumatic complaints. Demographic data, complaints, requested tests, final diagnoses, consultation and hospitalization status of the patients were recorded.
Results: While 50 patients applied with complaints of trauma caused by the earthquake, 85 patients applied to the emergency department due to diseases other than trauma. 10 of these patients were hospitalized and the others were discharged. It was observed that soft tissue trauma was the most common diagnosis in applications for trauma reasons, and upper respiratory tract infection was the most common diagnosis for non-traumatic reasons.
Conclusion: In our study, since we were a hospital far from the center of the earthquake, there were no patient applications on the first day, and since the patients arrived over the days, no problems arose during the triage and intervention stages.
INTRODUCING WELL-BEING TO THE TRANSLATION CLASSROOM: INSIGHTS FROM THE TRENCHES OF COVID-19
Authors:   Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Kitanovska-Kimovska Sonja , Cvetkoski Vladimir , Gjurchevska-Atanasovska Katarina , Popovska Solzica
Published: December 2023

The abrupt and profound changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused a variety of social and personal situations that negatively affected the well-being of teachers and students in higher education thus producing serious emotional strain. Previous research shows that satisfactory student performance can be obtained in an online class when it is accompanied by psychosocial support tools, such as enrichment and remediation tutorials, academic advising, guidance and counselling programs, fitness and wellness resources, spiritual formation activities and faculty-student consultation. This paper aims to test the effectiveness and the perception of well-being and participative activities in the translation classroom. It presents the findings of a pilot intervention implemented with 42 translation students. The intervention is based on the PERMA theory of well-being and tests 9 well-being and participative techniques. The methodology combines pre- and post-intervention questionnaires and the analysis combines quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings suggest that although there are no significant quantitative differences, students’ perceptions are positive. Suggestions are discussed together with possible implications for the future. Keywords: psychosocial support, well-being, teaching methods, higher education, translation education
Editorial
Authors: Tiradentes Souto Virgínia , Pedruzzi Fonseca Letícia
Published: December 2023

Information design and technology are interrelated topics that have proven to be relevant and urgent areas of research as they are essential to our daily lives. Moreover, advances and trends in technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital learning, digital games, virtual realities and others have changed social and economic structures, posing new ethical and information challenges to researchers and information designers. The aim of this special issue was to bring together contributions that focus primarily on the relationship between information design and technology and also report on emerging issues within this topic. The papers selected for this issue provide research findings that contribute to reflection and opportunities for improvement in these challenging and thought-provoking research areas.
Một số vấn đề sức khỏe về thể chất, tâm lý, tinh thần của người bệnh ung thư tại bệnh viện thành phố Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh năm 2023
Authors: Liên Nguyễn Thị Hải , Thịnh Đặng Huy Quốc , Ánh Lê Thị Kim , Đạt Nguyễn Quốc , Tuấn Võ Minh
Published: December 2023

Ung thư là một trong những nguyên nhân gây tử vong hàng đầu thế giới. Chăm sóc giảm nhẹ (CSGN) là một trong những thành phần quan trọng hướng đến nâng cao chất lượng cuộc sống (CLCS) người bệnh ung thư và những người chăm sóc chính của họ. Tuy nhiên, để triển khai đầy đủ CSGN còn gặp phải rất nhiều khó khăn. Để giải quyết các vấn đề đó chúng tôi bước đầu tiến hành nghiên cứu xác định các vấn đề sức khỏe triệu chứng và tinh thần của người bệnh, với thiết kế nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang trên 115 người bệnh tại bệnh viện thành phố Thủ Đức, TP. HCM năm 2023. Kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra năm vấn đề chính mà phần lớn (trên 50%) người bệnh gặp phải là đau, thiếu sức lực hoặc mệt, các vấn đề ở miệng, buồn và lo lắng về thiếu tiền ở người bệnh. Các đánh giá theo thang đo VietPOS đã cho thấy các sự cần thiết và nhu cầu của người bệnh đối với hoạt động CSGN để làm giảm các triệu chứng họ gặp phải trong quá trình điều trị ung thư.
Hiệu quả can thiệp truyền thông - giáo dục sức khỏe giảm hành vi nguy cơ trong phòng ngừa ung thư đại trực tràng tại cộng đồng người Khmer, tỉnh Trà Vinh
Authors: Tâm Lê Văn , Bình Nguyễn Thanh , Chung Nguyễn Thành
Published: December 2023

Thay đổi hành vi nguy cơ là một trong những chiến lược hàng đầu trong phòng ngừa bệnh tật. Trong đó, các hành vi liên quan đến lối sống, thói quen không lành mạnh thường được chú trọng vì đây là các yếu tố có thể tác động được và hiệu quả mang lại là đáng kể. Để tác động thay đổi hành vi, các chương trình truyền thông - giáo dục sức khỏe cần được thực hiện, tuy nhiên, kết quả đánh giá hiệu quả chưa được thực hiện trên các nhóm đối tượng chuyên biệt như đồng bào ít người. Nhằm đánh giá hiệu quả của can thiệp truyền thông - giáo dục sức khỏe đối với thay đổi hành vi nguy cơ trong phòng ngừa ung thư đại trực tràng, nghiên cứu thực hiện một can thiệp cộng đồng có nhóm đối chứng trên 941 người Khmer Nam Bộ tỉnh Trà Vinh từ 01/7/2021 đến 30/6/2022. Sau khi can thiệp truyền thông, ghi nhận có sự cải thiện có ý nghĩa thống kê về sự thay đổi hành vi. Cụ thể, điểm số hành vi nguy cơ giảm 0,44 điểm ở nhóm can thiệp so với nhóm không can thiệp về dự phòng ung thư đại trực tràng trong cộng đồng người Khmer tại đây, sự thay đổi có ý nghĩa về mặt thống kê với p < 0,05. Kết quả nghiên cứu là tiền đề, cơ sở để các nhà chính sách, người làm y tế công cộng xây dựng các can thiệp thích hợp nhằm đạt hiệu quả cao đối với dự phòng ung thư đại trực tràng trong cộng đồng.
Kiến thức, thái độ, thực hành và một số yếu tố liên quan đến rửa tay đúng của sinh viên Trường Cao đẳng Bình Thuận năm 2023
Authors: Sáu Nguyễn Thị , Hòa Nguyễn Trung , Hằng Hà Thị Lệ
Published: December 2023

Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang được tiến hành để mô tả kiến thức, thái độ, thực hành và một số yếu tố liên quan đến rửa tay đúng của sinh viên trường cao đẳng Bình Thuận năm 2023, nghiên cứu phỏng vấn và quan sát trên toàn bộ 268 sinh viên đang đi thực tập tại Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Bình Thuận. Kết quả cho thấy sinh viên đạt kiến thức là 59,0%, sinh viên có thái độ tích cực về vệ sinh tay là 96,3% và thực hành đúng về vệ sinh tay là 65,3%. Một số yếu tố liên quan đến kiến thức vệ sinh tay gồm: Chuyên ngành (OR = 0,26 ; CI 95%: 0,09 - 0,73) năm đào tạo (OR = 4,88; CI 95%: 1,28 - 18,55) thực hành (OR = 63,8 ; CI 95%: (23,41 - 173,87 ); và một số yếu tố liên quan thực hành: Giới tính (OR = 3,6; CI 95%: 1,79 - 7,25) chuyên ngành (OR = 0,07; CI 95%: 0,01 - 0,49) của sinh viên về vệ sinh tay. Vì vậy, để nâng cao chất lượng phòng chống nhiễm khuẩn cho sinh viên thì nghiên cứu khuyến nghị tiếp tục duy trì và tăng cường đào tạo, tập huấn vệ sinh tay đặc biệt chú trọng khối Dược, sinh viên nam.
Hiệu quả một số biện pháp can thiệp dự phòng lây truyền vi rút viêm gan B từ mẹ sang con tại Mường Chà, Điện Biên, năm 2022
Authors: Tú Trần Anh , Nghĩa Ngũ Duy , Anh Trần Thị Lan , Nhung Hà Hồng , Tú Đàm Thanh , Bắc Hoàng Văn , Dương Trần Như , Hiển Nguyễn Trần
Published: December 2023

Nghiên cứu nhằm đánh giá hiệu quả một số biện pháp tăng tỉ lệ tiêm vắc xin viêm gan B liều sơ sinh trong 24 giờ (VXVGBSS24h) tại cộng đồng ở một số xã thuộc huyện Mường Chà, tỉnh Điện Biên. Nghiên cứu can thiệp cộng đồng trước sau có đối chứng thực hiện trên 220 phụ nữ có thai trên 12 tuần chia đều 110 ở nhóm can thiệp và 110 ở nhóm đối chứng. Các biện pháp can thiệp bao gồm truyền thông và tiêm VXVGBSS24h tại nhà, được đánh giá hiệu quả sau 6 tháng. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy tỉ lệ sinh con tại cơ sở y tế tăng từ 21,8% lên 60,0%, hiệu quả can thiệp đạt 56,1%; tỉ lệ tiêm VXVGBSS24h tăng từ 26,4% lên 97,3%, hiệu quả can thiệp đạt 142,1%. Các biện pháp can thiệp được đánh giá có hiệu quả, với sự tham gia hỗ trợ của chính quyền địa phương trong việc tổ chức các hoạt động can thiệp.
Đánh giá thực trạng áp dụng các biện pháp phòng chống côn trùng, động vật gặm nhấm tại cơ sở 135 Lò Đúc, Trung tâm Nghiên cứu sản xuất vắc xin và sinh phẩm y tế, 2019 – 2023
Authors: Hà Đặng Thị Ngân , Hường Nguyễn Thúy , Hạnh Trần Bích , Hằng Nguyễn Minh , Nhung Nguyễn Hồng , Chi Nguyễn Kim , Hiền Nguyễn Đăng
Published: December 2023

Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang thu thập số liệu báo cáo tại Trung tâm Nghiên cứu, Sản xuất Vắc xin và Sinh phẩm Y tế (Polyvac) cơ sở 135 Lò Đúc từ 01/2019 – 10/2023 nhằm mô tả thực trạng, giám sát côn trùng, động vật gặm nhấm tại trung tâm. Kết quả đã thu thập được 2281 côn trùng (côn trùng loại bay Gián: 10 con, côn trùng loại bò: Kiến 250 con, côn trùng loại bay Muỗi: 1720, côn trùng loại bay Ruồi ba ba: 201 con côn trùng lạ không rõ chủng loại: 100 con) và 4 động vật gặm nhấm (con chuột). Kết quả giám sát côn trùng thu được nhiều nhất năm 2021 thuộc trong khối văn phòng phát hiện là 568 con/12 tháng. Côn trùng xuất hiện nhiều vào tháng 6 là 236 (10,3%) con/ tất cả các phòng của Trung tâm. Kết quả giám sát động vật gặm nhấm cũng phát hiện thấy 03 con chuột vào tháng 3, tháng 7, tháng 12 trong năm 2022 và 01 con chuột vào tháng 1 năm 2023. Nghiên cứu cho thấy có sự xuất hiện của côn trùng và động vật gặm nhấm tại Trung tâm. Cần duy trì công tác giám sát và thực hiện các biện pháp ngăn chặn côn trùng và động vật gặm nhấm tại Polyvac.
Renal Outcomes and Predictors in Spina Bifida Children: A 10-year Review in Two Tertiary Hospitals
Authors: Soddri Nur Farhana , Nasir Ariffin , Ab Razak Salmi , Yusoff Surini , Yaacob Najib Majdi , Mohd Kori Anis Munirah , Ilias Mohamad Ikram
Published: December 2023

Objective: The study aims to determine long-term renal outcomes and their predictors in spina bifida (SB) children. Methods: A 10-year retrospective record review was conducted involving paediatric patients who were diagnosed with SB. Baseline data was recorded,including type of SB, level of spinal lesion, neurological sequelae (bladder, bowel incontinence, ability to walk), renal function and imaging findings (ultrasound, MCUG, DMSA). The socio-demographic characteristics were described using descriptive analysis. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to determine the association between significant predictors for renal scarring and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Results: A total of 60 SB children with a mean age 11.8±3.8 years during data collection were recruited. Most of the lesions were at L5 and below. The majority were complicated by urinary (88.3%) and bowel incontinence (93.3%). Despite the majority performing clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), almost two-thirds had symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTI). One-third of them had both hydroureter and hydronephrosis. 50% of them were shown to have vesicoureteric reflux. Half of the cohort progressed to CKD. The odds of developing renal scarring were 8.3 times higher in females compared to males (p = 0.046). The presence of hydroureter and hydronephrosis on ultrasound was identified as a significant factor in the development of CKD (OR 3.8; 95% CI 1.239, 11.385). Conclusion: The presence of hydroureter and hydronephrosis were the predictors for the development of CKD, whereas female gender is associated with renal scarring.
Effect of Periwinkle Particulate on the Mechanical Properties of Al7075 Alloy Composite
Authors: SalisuIjiji Salawu , Mumuni Saliu Adeiza
Published: December 2023

The mechanical evaluation of Al7075/ periwinkle ash particulate composites was studied. Al7075/periwinkle ash particulate composites at different weight percentage (2%, 4%, 6% and 8%) of periwinkle ash particles were produced using the stir casting method. The as-cast samples consisting of varied weight percentage of 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8% amount of periwinkle ash particulate were tested for mechanical properties such as hardness and tensile tests andtribological properties such as wear and friction test. The results were compared with the unreinforced sample under the same conditions. It was observed that the addition of periwinkle ash particulate increased the mechanical properties of the alloy composites. The tensile test results showed the 8wt% composite having maximum tensile strength of 493.1 N/mm2while 0wt% (unreinforced alloy) had the least value of 242.55 N/mm2. The hardness was found to be maximum for the 8wt% composite with a value of 77.2 HRB and least with a value of 61.5 HRB for the 0wt% (unreinforced alloy). The wear results showed a lower wear rate and frictional coefficient for the composite compared with the unreinforced alloy. Optical microscopy was used to examine the microstructure of the composites developed and uniform dispersion of the reinforcement was observed in the micrographs. The composites produced has light weight combine with good strength and can be used as bearings for brake disc
A Comparison of Social Etiquette in China and Myanmar
Authors:   Asia Social Science Academy, n n , n n
Published: December 2023

Social etiquette has become an essential aspect of our lives, and being well-versed in it is essential to our success. In today's highly globalized world, transnational communication is growing along with the economic division of labor and the cooperative field. As such, social etiquette plays an increasingly important role in international communication for both countries and nations. China and Myanmar share a tight relationship, and the Belt and Road Initiative has brought the two nations closer together in terms of political, economic, and cultural interactions. The two peoples have also developed a close affinity. A thorough grasp of the social etiquette variations and similarities between China and Myanmar can help prevent cultural conflicts, lessen misunderstandings, contradictions, and barriers brought on by regional and cultural differences, establish a strong basis for communication between the two peoples, and foster friendship that will last a lifetime. Simultaneously, it fosters all-around economic, political, and cultural exchanges between the two nations; furthermore, it has the potential to elevate these exchanges to a higher degree of win-win cooperation and move them toward greater openness, inclusivity, universality, balance, and win-win outcomes.
An Examination of the Boundaries of Legitimate Defense within the Framework of Chinese Criminal Law
Authors:   Asia Social Science Academy, n n , n n
Published: December 2023

In the realm of legislation, China's definition of legitimate defense is expansive; yet, in the context of judicial application, the legitimate defense framework has been significantly curtailed, resembling what can be described as a zombie clause. The legislative requirements on the limitation of defense have not significantly enhanced the comprehension of the temporal aspect and the criteria for assessing excessive defense. The determination of whether an act of legitimate defense surpasses the defined standards and other related matters is flawed. In order to address the aforementioned issues, it is imperative to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the juxtaposition between noticeably exceeds the necessary limits and causes great harm. It is crucial to establish that the criterion of “noticeably exceeds the necessary limits” holds significant importance in determining the necessity and proportionality of defensive limitations. It is imperative to establish that the criterion for the necessity and proportionality of the limit of defense necessitates a clear demonstration of exceeding the limit that is evidently beyond what is necessary. Furthermore, the assessment should be grounded in situational theories, which encompass both the act of defense and its outcome. Subsequently, it is vital to further define the criteria used to evaluate the parameters of the noticeably exceeds and necessary limits categories.
Socio-Political study on the Causes, Evolution and Subsequent Effects of Manipur’s Communal Clashes
Authors:   Asia Social Science Academy, n n
Published: December 2023

This paper focuses on the Manipur clashes began in Early May, 2023. The following clashes became much more brutal between Meiteis and Kukis. Superficially, these large-scale communal clashes were caused by the tribal status approval of Meiteis from High Court of Manipur. Insightfully, the clashes are rooted in the “Reservation” and Hindu nationalism. Both catalyzed conflicts by the BJP's increasingly populist mobilization. The neglect and omission of BJP-ruled central and state governments in the early stages of clashes are worsening the situation. The opposition alliance recently launched “No-confidence vote” against Modi in Lok Sabha, arguing that his silence on brutal violence reflected BJP-led central and state governments had lost the impartiality. Only by ending riots instantly, restoring social order, creating channels for peace talks and promoting economic development could deputes be resolved, mutual trust rebuilt and peaceful co-habituated be achieved.
Branding and Marketing Communication in the Field of Wine: The Experiences of Spanish Denominations of Origin to Build Brand Territory
Authors: Alameda García David , Fernández Blanco Elena , Hernández Zelaya Sandra Lizzeth
Published: December 2023

Territories are in a constant struggle to attract tourists, investments and residents striving for differentiation by exploiting the unique local values, which hold the essence of each one of them. This distinction is critical, differentiating each territory from others, and improving their competitive edge to be chosen as a favorite destination (Bigne et al., 2000). The application of branding in destination management has been used in recent years to generate a distinctive and competitive identity for a place, and distinguish it from others. And to be truly effective, the perceptions that a territory brand inspires in visitors and residents must align with the destination’s main assets and their presentation in marketing communication (Kotler and Gertner, 2002). In this sense, local products, such as wine and food, are valid levers that contribute to shaping the positioning and differential values of the territories.
The purpose of this paper is to: a) Examine how advertising of different Denominations of Origin in the wine industry contributes to the image and positioning of the different regions, thus creating a distinct positioning and promoting the area’s identity and values; b) Analyze the content, strategies, and communication messages of the Denominations of Origin (of wine) across Spain.
Through content analysis, combined with discourse analysis of the advertising strategies of a significant sample of Denominations of Origin (66 campaigns), we seek to establish variables for analysis and categorization of objectives, strategies, and discursive constructions that brands develop in their communication policies.
Among the main results to highlight, the group of brands under scrutiny focused on the characteristics of the product while other strategies highlighted the values of the territory as main positioning values, that is, they served to communicate key aspects of the territory.
FAAQA-QAD: A Frequently Asked Arabic Question Answering Dataset for Diseases Detection System
Authors: SAOUDI Yassine , GAMMOUDI Mohamed Mohsen , YEFERNY aoufik
Published: December 2023

Domain-specific question-answering (QA) systems are a specialized field in Natural Language Processing. Their objective is to generate answers to questions within a specific domain, such as healthcare. The existing Arabic datasets are often characterized by their low quality, resulting from inadequate preprocessing or inaccurate annotation because that translated from another language.
Pengaruh Kepercayaan, Kualitas Informasi Dan Kualitas Produk Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Violet Bakery Kota Probolinggo
Authors: Arifin Zaenal , Yatiningrum Agung , Rahajeng Yekti
Published: December 2023

Penelitian yang dilakukan di Violet Bakery Kota Probolinggo bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepercayaan, kualitas informasi, dan kualitas produk terhadap keputusan pembelian secara parsial. Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan kausal. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan non-probability sampling dengan metode accidental sampling. Populasi penelitian ini adalah 203 responden dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 40 responden. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistic berupa uji validitas, reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi berganda, serta pengujian dan pengolahan hipotesis dengan SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepercayaan, kualitas informasi dan kualitas produk berpengaruh secara parsial dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.
Pengaruh Store Atmosphere, Kelengkapan Produk Dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pada Supermarket Sinar Terang Kota Probolinggo
Authors: Sofyan Fathus , Hudzafidah Khusnik , Pujiastuti Agustina
Published: December 2023

Supermarket Sinar Terang Kota Probolinggo dapat terwujud secara maksimal jika faktor-faktornya terpenuhi dengan baik. Salah satu faktor ialah store atmosphere atau suasana toko yang nyaman, kelengkapan produk yang dapat mememenuhi kebutuhan konsumen, dan harga yang dapat dijangkau oleh konsumen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh store atmosphere, kelengkapan produk dan harga secara simultan, parsial dan dominan terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Supermarket Sinar Terang Kota Probolinggo. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitaif dengan pendekatan asosiatif. Kesimpulannya hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa 1) secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Supermarket Sinar Terang Kota Probolinggo. 2) secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Supermarket Sinar Terang Kota Probolinggo. Dari ketiga variabel penelitian, yang berpengaruh dominan adalah variabel harga karena memiliki nilai koefisiensi bea paling besar dibandingkan dengan variabel store atmosphere dan kelengkapan produk.
Analisis Harga Pokok Produksi Menggunakan Metode Activity Based Costing pada UD. Tahu Sumber Rejeki Dringu Kabupaten Probolinggo
Authors: Susanti Puji Dwi , Koeshardjono R Hery , Amani Tatik
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bermaksud utuk menganalisis perkiraan HPP dengan mengenakan sebuah system activity based costing dalam menatapkan sebuah HPP pada UD. Sumber Rejeki Dringu. Cara pengamatan yang dipakai yakni deskriptif kuantitatif. Data  serta informasi penelitian didapatkan dari pekerja. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan industri didalam memproduksi tahu mengalami Overcosting setinggi Rp.8.024.493,6. Pembebanan anggaran Overhead pabrik pada akuntansi kuo berdasar pada penempatan anggaran berdasar biaya yang sudah ditetapkan
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja, Keselamatan Kerja Dan Kepuasan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada Pt. Amak Firdaus Utomo Kota Probolinggo
Authors: Febrian Ikhbal , Hudzafidah Khusnik , Hermanto Hermanto
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan terhadap PT. Amak Firdaus Utomo Kota Probolinggo dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh disiplin kerja, keselamatan kerja dan kepuasan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan pada PT. Amak Firdaus Utomo Kota Probolinggo. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan yaitu jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan asosiatif. Populasinya adalah karyawan PT. Amak Firdaus Utomo Kota Probolinggo sebanyak 175 karyawan dan pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik simple random sampling, sebanyak 44 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa disiplin kerja secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai thitung > ttabel dan nilai signifikansi < 0,05, keselamatan kerja secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dengan nilai thitung > ttabel dan nilai signifikansi < 0,05, dan kepuasan kerja secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan nilai thitung > ttabel dan nilai signifikansi < 0,05.
Pengaruh Lokasi, Harga Dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian (Studi Pada Produk Susu SGM di Supermarket Sinar Terang Probolinggo)
Authors: Gozi Ahmad , Widayanto Mutinda Teguh , Wahyuning Tyas Yayuk Indah
Published: December 2023

Supermarket Sinar Terang akan semakin berkembang secara maksimal jika faktor-faktornya terpenuhi dengan baik. Salah satu faktornya ialah lokasi yang strategis, harga produk yang terjangkau dan pelayanan yang lebih terhadap konsumen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh lokasi, harga dan kualitas pelayanan terhadap keputusan pembelian secara simultan dan parsial terhadap keputusan pembelian pada Supermarket Sinar Terang Probolinggo. Metode penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan asosiatif kausal. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh antara lokasi, harga dan kualitas pelayanan secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Hasil penelitian ini juga menunjukkan bahwa lokasi secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian dan harga secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian serta kualitasa pelayanan secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.
The City Left Behind: Changes in the Ethnic Composition of Vilnius During and After World War II
Authors: Bedők Péter
Published: December 2023

The population of Wilno/Vilnius numbered over 200 000 people when the Second World War broke out. The city found itself at the crossroads of Polish, Lithuanian and belated Belarusian nation building efforts. In the first phase of the war, the multi-ethnic city which was also a centre of a voivodship and where Poles were the majority community, came under Lithuanian authority. The Soviet military and diplomatic actions played a key role in this change. The arrival of the Soviet troops halted the extensive “Lithuanianization” process that had begun. As a result, tensions between the Polish community and the Lithuanian state eased. The Extermination of the Jewish population the city commenced with the German invasion on 24 June 1941. Before the Soviet troops reached the Vilnius Region, the Polish Home Army (AK) gained control over the rural areas. Despite the Polish plans, Vilnius was liberated with the help of the Soviet Red Army on 13 July 1944. The relationship between the Polish and the Soviet army quickly turned hostile. Moreover, violence continued to accompany population movement. Even though the Old Town remained largely intact, the demographic profile of Vilnius altered dramatically. First, it became a Russian dominated space. Following the collectivization, as a result of the influx of the Lithuanians intensified and they gradually became the majority in the city.
From Monarchy to Republic: Symbolic Assumption of Power in Zvolen County’s Towns as Reflected in Memorial Culture
Authors: Kurhajcová Alica
Published: December 2023

The main goal of the paper is to detect the creation and enhancement of the new Czechoslovak statehood and the Czechoslovak, let us say, the Slovak national identity after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The paper aimes at demonstrating and comparing the practice of the symbolic assumption and establishment of power via the example of memorial culture in public spaces in the territory of the most significant towns located in Zvolen county (Banská Bystrica, Brezno and Zvolen). There are also partial aims: namely, to make the reader acquainted with the form and symbolism in three distinct periods: before 1918, subsequently in the first years of integration of Slovakia within Czechoslovakia until 1920 or 1921, and finally in the first decade of the republic´s existence. Following the behavioral patterns of communal elites and inhabitants of these towns, facing new reality, it is also possible to take into consideration the social psychological processes such as acceptance, integration, adaptation, resistance, continuity, discontinuity, which were typical for the initial decade of the First Czechoslovak Republic´s establishment. Finally, yet importantly, it is possible to examine their attitude towards history and cultural heritage of their town.
An Examination of Red Dragon (2002) in Light of the Deleuzian Theory of Becoming‑Animal
Authors: Yardimci Kemal
Published: December 2023

This paper explores the character development in the movie Red Dragon (2002) in relation to the Deleuzian theory of becoming-animal, and paintings by William Blake. A character analysis is made on Francis Dolarhyde in light of the theory of becoming, and parallels are drawn between connectionism and relationality, apparent in both Blake’s paintings and the Deleuzian theory. It’s argued that the theory of becoming‑animal resonates with the character development in the film, and the connectivity and contradictions of concepts in Blake’s paintings by which Dolarhyde’s character is inspired. Dolarhyde’s character is described in terms of a continuous, non‑teleological process where he disrupts binaries between the man persona and the dragon alter ego, and is characterized by virtue of his becoming.
Demystifying the state of Minorities in Contemporary India: Reading Amit Masurkar's Sherni (The Tigress) from the Vantage Point of Marginality
Authors: Sengupta Purbali
Published: December 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party, the ruling party of an emergent Indian nation-state, has, from its genesis ventriloquized and brandished its exacerbating agenda of Hindu Fundamentalism in a flawed myth of an anecdotal Hindu Nationalist past where non-Hindus are conveniently ostracized. This political gambit is deployed to manufacture an overblown theory of a decline in Hindu culture, the best resonance of which is the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019, discriminating, and interrogating the legitimacy of specific communities on sheer grounds of religion. Amit Masurkar's film of 2021, Sherni (The Tigress) provides a critical insight into this brutal Racial Politics pervading an upper caste Hindu society, in the guise of a subtle sub-text, camouflaged within a distracting narrative of Man versus Nature. This paper facilitates the reading of this hidden discourse of Realpolitik alongside the predominant cultural narrative of gender and natural domination. Through a palimpsestuous reading, it explores themes of racial exclusion and segregation in an Ultra-Right Hindu Nation that the film silently addresses. Furthermore, this paper challenges the dominant narrative of Ecofeminism, to instead investigate the categories of race and ethnicity that intersect gender issues.
Autobiographical Traces in Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman and Meetings with Anna
Authors: Carruthers Stephen
Published: December 2023

This article explores two seminal films Akerman wrote and directed early in her career, Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) and Les Rendez-vous d’Anna (Meetings with Anna) (1978), in the context of her later autobiographical writings, Une famille à Bruxelles (1998)  and Ma mère rit (2013) (My Mother Laughs). While scripted many years earlier, the two films address themes later developed in Ma mère rit and Une famille à Bruxelles, notably Akerman’s intense relationship with her mother and the trauma of the Shoah.  The article outlines the key elements of the two films and autobiographical works and then explores a number of shared themes between the films and autobiographical writings.  Firstly, it analyses the two films in the context of Ivonne Margulies’ identification of “hindered communication” as a key feature in both films. It next develops an analysis of the privileged role Akerman attributes to communication within the family. The traumatic and pervasive influence of the Shoa in Akerman’s films and autobiographical works is then examined in the context of her mother’s history as a survivor of the camps. The article then contextualises Akerman’s use of the French language in the context of Deleuze and Guattari’s theory of a minor literature. Akerman’s treatment of the notion of home and her usage of Freudian themes - the oedipal complex, the incest taboo and mother-daughter ambivalence – is examined with examples from both Jeanne Dielman and Meetings with Anna.  In conclusion, the value of a reading of Akerman’s autobiographical works, Une famille à Bruxelles (1998) and Ma mère rit, is highlighted as a means of furthering an understanding of Jeanne Dielman and Meetings with Anna.
Beyond The “Joker” Movie: Cinema As A Politainment Agent
Authors: Dalkılıç Ibrahim
Published: December 2023

In the scope of this study; Joker (2019) film will be analyzed and examined as a political entertainment medium through cinematic narration. The film is assessed both in terms of scene analysis and in terms of the film's current discourse. Within the framework of this study, Joker film evaluated thematically as a political entertainment thus this article aims to enlighten the relationship between cinematic representation and political circumstances through the perspective of Douglas Kellner's Cinema Wars narrative. The goal of this study was to break down Joker film to examine its ideological and aesthetic representations within the social, political and cultural context in the timeframe when the film was released to build up a bridge between political reality through the employment of cinematographic machinery.
Empathy in the Context of the Hermeneutics of Suspicion
Authors: Agosta Lou
Published: December 2023

We defend in this essay Paul Ricœur’s hermeneutics of suspicion against Toril Moi’s debunking of it as a misguided interpretation of the practice of critical inquiry, and we relate the practice of a rigorous and critical empathy to the hermeneutics of suspicion. For Ricœur, empathy would not be a mere psychological mechanism by which one subject transiently identifies with another, but the ontological presence of the self with the Other as a way of being —listening as a human action that is a fundamental way of being with the Other in which “hermeneutics can stand on the authority of the resources of past ontologies.” In a rational reconstruction of what a Ricœur-friendly approach to empathy would entail, a logical space can be made for empathy to avoid the epistemological paradoxes of Husserl and the ethical enthusiasms of Levinas. How this reconstruction of empathy would apply to empathic understanding, empathic responsiveness, empathic interpretation, and empathic receptivity is elaborated from a Ricœurian perspective.