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Manajemen Sarana Dan Prasarana Pendidikan Untuk Meningkatkan Mutu Pembelajaran Di Sekolah
Authors: Putri Sari Nusantara
Published: October 2023

The aim of the research is to describe the management of educational facilities and infrastructure to improve the quality of learning at Pamekasan 6 State Junior High School. The research method is qualitative through a case study approach. Data collection techniques: interviews, observation, and documentation. Data processing techniques: reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Wetness engineering data: credibility and confirmability. The research results show: (1) planning: collecting analysis of facility and infrastructure needs. (2). Procurement: purchasing items that prioritize learning needs. (3) inventory: recording goods in the inventory book. (4) maintenance: cleaning classroom facilities and building maintenance. (5) removal: throwing away items that are unfit and do not meet the criteria.
Comparing Financial Scandals as a Tool for Ethics Discussions in a Graduate Finance Course
Authors: Jones Steven
Published: October 2023

In recent years, business education has increasingly included a focus on ethical issues in general, and financial integrity in particular. Part of the catalyst for this increased emphasis has been the regrettable availability of a large number of serious, well-publicized instances of actions ranging from questionable to fraudulent.Fortunately, some of these same episodes provide excellent fodder for careful analysis and thought-provoking classroom discussion of the ethical obligations of financial managers in particular, and indeed of managers in general. This paper discusses the development of a strategy for encouraging students to consider carefully the implications of decisions regarding ethical decision-making. It is hoped that through this process, students will develop a greater appreciation of the need to think critically and independently regarding accusations of impropriety.
A Method for Teaching Overinvestment and Underinvestment Problems in Corporate Finance Courses
Authors: Johnson Steve
Published: October 2023

One of the most important concepts in corporate finance is agency theory. When the financiers of a firm are not also the managers of the firm, the incentives of different financiers (lenders and owners) often conflict. One of the biggest problems in agency theory is that of overinvestment and underinvestment due to misalignment of shareholder and bondholder incentives. While this problem has many real applications, the underlying concepts frequently seem quite abstract to business students. This paper presents an implementation of a simple numerical spreadsheet model that can clearly illustrate the conflicting incentives of lenders and owners that lead to overinvestment and underinvestment.
A Method for Teaching the Binomial Option Pricing Model in Investments Courses
Authors: Johnson Steve , Stretcher Robert
Published: October 2023

One of the most important concepts in modern finance in general, and in teaching an investments course in particular, is option pricing. While the Black-Scholes model is the most well known option pricing method, we have found that the binomial option pricing model is sometimes better for illustrating how different inputs affect the value of the option. The binomial option pricing model provides students with an intuitive understanding of the mechanics of option pricing. The binomial option pricing model is also widely used in practice. This paper presents an implementation of the one-period binomial model in Excel. By using spin buttons, students can directly observe the effects of changes in volatility, the underlying asset price, and the risk free rate, on the price of a call option. The model also allows students to compare prices of options with different strike prices. In addition to calculating binomial option prices and providing students with improved intuition, this spreadsheet provides a graphical representation of option value relative to the value of the underlying asset.
Using Crystal Ball ® Software To Simplify Simulation Analysis in Excel
Authors: Margetis Speros
Published: October 2023

Using Monte Carlo simulation in the classroom allows students to better model risk inherent in forecasted models. Understanding the usefulness and limitations of Monte Carlo simulation provides students a framework in which to model a variety of uncertainties in the assumptions and the interrelationships between the assumptions placed in the model. This paper first describes how spreadsheet analysis traditionally has been used to quantify risk. Next the use of Crystal Ball ® software to conduct Monte Carlo simulation is described along with a brief introduction of some of the capabilities and features of the software.
Teaching Auction Theory to Finance Students
Authors: Breazeale Jonathan , Cuny Charles
Published: October 2023

Auctions are generally taught in economics courses in a discussion of game theory or mechanism design. While the topic is important from a theoretical perspective, it is also crucial to students' understanding of how capital markets work, yet few instructional techniques exist for incorporating auctions into classroom discussions in finance courses. This articlesummarizes a great exercise/game that allows students to learn about auctions through participation in a series of actual auctions. The exercise is designed for a single class period of eighty to ninety minutes. We have used the game as an introduction to courses in both corporate finance and financial markets and institutions both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has been well received by students at numerous universities.
Creating Depth of Knowledge Using Team-Based Research Projects in Money and Banking and Financial Markets Courses
Authors: Hobbs Bradley , Borgia Daniel
Published: October 2023

Many undergraduate programs enroll students in a Money and Banking or Financial Markets course just after completing the principles of economics or an introductory financial management course. As professors who have taught Money and Banking and Financial Markets courses over a number of years, we have often faced a conundrum. Students note in their evaluations and comments that the course content tends to be “a bit dry” when compared to their experience in introductory courses. As a result, in developing our financial markets course, we have incorporated a project that has helped to engage students. Student responses indicate success in making the material more pertinent, engaging, and accessible. Our “Financial Markets Project” requires students to produce a comprehensive, structured analysis of a specific financial market instrument or, alternatively, some institutional aspect of financial markets. After completing the project, students are required to present their findings to the class. This project helps students to develop skills they will need in their subsequent academic and working lives, such as: organizing and conducting research; collecting, sorting and analyzing data; writing and editing their findings; and publicly presenting their results to a peer audience. The entire project is carried out using the Microsoft Office® Suite so students also develop technical proficiency with spreadsheets, presentation software, and simple statistical techniques. Analytical prowess is required in developing the statistical relationships and in presenting and explaining statistical results. This project is important for students because it helps them to develop complex critical thinking and writing skills along with vital presentation and public speaking competencies.
Postfotografía: pandemia de imágenes
Authors: Núñez Delgado María Eugenia
Published: October 2023

La web 2.0 y la superabundancia de imágenes en las redes sociales, donde la producción, significación y circulación de la imagen digital se han convertido en un caldo de cultivo de las nuevas prácticas artísticas de la Era postfotográfica y en un archivo inagotable de material artístico donde, al hablar de la autoría, de prácticas curatoriales y de edición, se accede a una nueva forma de creación artística. El artista postfotográfico ha alterado el concepto de originalidad y cuestionado la figura del genio creador, hoy en día el artista juega un papel más holístico integrando en sus prácticas artísticas y diluyendo las otroras fronteras entre las figuras del teórico, creador y curador para desarrollar su obra, legitimando la apropiación para validar y resignificar los valores estéticos y producir nuevos discursos de acceso y exceso de imágenes.
Unveiling the Role of Explicit Metadiscourse Instruction, Language Proficiency, and Content Familiarity in EFL Reading Comprehension: A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Chen Guanzheng , Krish Pramela , Velarde Joseph Malaluan
Published: October 2023

This review comprehensively explores the integral role of explicit metadiscourse instruction and language proficiency and content familiarity in the context of reading comprehension among learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Drawing upon a wide-ranging analysis of empirical studies spanning two decades (2003-2023), the review illuminates the intricate dynamics between these key components. It underscores how metadiscourse markers, as vital linguistic devices, significantly impact the learners' processing, comprehension, and retention of information. The importance of language proficiency emerges as a decisive factor, shaping the degree to which EFL learners can effectively utilize metadiscourse markers to enhance their reading comprehension skills. Moreover, the review accentuates the critical synergistic relationship between content familiarity and the efficacy of metadiscourse instruction, shedding light on how prior knowledge can optimize learning outcomes. It identifies significant gaps in existing research, emphasizing the need for a more integrated approach that simultaneously considers metadiscourse instruction, language proficiency, and content familiarity. The review concludes by advocating for greater emphasis on explicit metadiscourse instruction in EFL pedagogy, positioning this work as a synthesis of current knowledge and a guidepost for future research and instructional innovation in EFL reading comprehension.
Lonesome Female Character’s Art of Writing Epistles as An Escapism from Aloofness: An Examination of Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster and Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner
Authors: Mounisha N. , Vijayalakshmi V.
Published: October 2023

An epistle provides a trackway in bringing out the thoughts and emotions of a writer, wherein it helps the sender in conveying information and feelings and kindles the imaginations and sentiments of the receiver as well. An epistolary novel is one such literary work that makes use of messages that have been returned or electronically transmitted to support and enhance its story or exhibit the points of view and innermost feelings of the character(s). The focus of this paper is to showcase that female character(s) in isolation avail epistolary as a personification of a living creature, especially a partner or a friend. The objective of this work is to expose that women in novels take the aid of correspondences and modern communicative tools to break free the desertness and to share their experiences and dark secrets. It takes up two primary sources namely, Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster and Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner to justify its arguments and to attain its objectives. It provides a comparative study of the two select novels to unveil that women characters in novels from the past till date have been using some form of epistles as one of the techniques to get away from their lonely lives. The paper foregrounds itself on the theory of Psycho-Analytic Literary Criticism to support its statements of projecting that women in novels psychologically present themselves through epistolary writings.
Ufrivilligt barnløs i et samfund, der fokuserer på børnefamilien
Authors: Zaman Madina , Jepsen Kamilla , Glintborg Charlotte
Published: October 2023

This study explores how fertility treatment without children influences a woman's identity construction. This study draws on a social constructionist perspective, where a narrative approach creates the framework for exploring identity construction. The study design is qualitative. Six Danish women were interviewed. The empirical data is analyzed through Michael Bamberg’s narrative small story approach to identity. The findings reveal that there are very few alternative identities to the mother identity in Danish society. Thus, loss of the possibility to be included in the biological mother identity has emotional consequences such as grief, exclusion, anxiety, anger, frustration, envy, shame, fear, etc. The findings are discussed in light of current master narratives in society and may contribute to an enhanced understanding of identity construction in women who cannot have biological children.
Community Water Fluoridation and Rate of Pediatric Fractures
Authors: Lindsay Sarah E. , Smith Spencer , Yang Scott , Yoo Jung
Published: October 2023

Background:

The effect of community water fluoridation on bone fragility and fracture has been inconclusive in the literature. The null hypothesis of this study was that no association was observed between water fluoride level and risk of fracture in children.

Methods:

Community fluoridation data were obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention while data on fracture rates were obtained from the PearlDiver database. The rate of fracture type for each state was then compared with state-level fluoridation data using Pearson correlation coefficients and Wilcoxon rank-sum tests.

Results:

Positive correlations were found between the percentage of state water fluoridation and fracture rates for both bone forearm fracture (BBFFx) and femur fracture. Fluoride levels had positive correlations with fracture rates for all fracture types. Increased fracture rates were found between states in the highest quartiles of percentage of state water fluoridation and fluoride water levels for supracondylar humerus fracture and BBFFx.

Conclusions:

A higher level of water fluoridation was associated with higher rates of supracondylar humerus fracture and BBFFx in children aged 4 to 10 years. These findings do not imply causality, but they suggest that additional investigation into the effect of fluoride on pediatric bone health may be indicated.
Pattern of drug use and their safety profile in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Nair Ramakrishnan , Veerabahu Ganesh , Arumugam Mariappan , Sitrarasu Rajendra
Published: October 2023

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the major causes of death around the world. Early initiation of treatment can reduce disease progression and mortality. COPD cannot be treated with monotherapy and requires multidrug therapy. The present study planned to evaluate the drug utilization pattern in the COPD patients.

Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the common drug used in COPD patients. Second objective is to evaluate the safety of drugs.

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in the Department of Pharmacology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences during the period of January 2017–2018. According to study protocol, a total of 150 patients were included in the study. All the patient demographic, clinical, and medication details were collected and analyzed.

Results: Totally 150 COPD patients were analyzed. Among 85 were male and 65 were female. The mean age of the study population is 58.28. 4.33 is the average number of drugs prescribed per patient in that beta-2 agonists are most common compared to other drugs. Patients are developed adverse drug reaction that was analyzed with WHO causality assessment.

Conclusion: The study results concluded that most of the patients were taking beta-2 agonists.
Association between ABO, Rh blood group, and COVID-19 illness
Authors: Mann Navpreet , Kaur Nimarpreet , Dwivedi Deepti , Gandhi Asha , Godara Rahul
Published: October 2023

Background: The world is struggling still with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic 3½ years since the first case was reported in December 2019 in a small province in China. Researchers and the global health community have been working tirelessly to ascertain all possible ways to treat and before that identify and protect any susceptible populace. Among many plausible factors, blood groups have also been hypothesized as one of the associated key risk factors.

Aims and Objectives: This study was conducted to check for possible association if any between blood groups and COVID-19 illness.

Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study involving general population after approval by the Institutional Ethics Committee. A total of 434 individuals participated in this study. It was a Google form-based survey shared with general Indian population consisting of questions based on demography, status of COVID-19 positivity, illness if any, requirement of hospitalization. SPSS version 28 was used to analyze the data. Chi-square or Fisher’s exact test was used to assess the association between various parameters.

Results: Our study shows that blood groups A and B are more disposed to COVID-19 infection, whereas blood groups O and AB are at a significantly lower risk of COVID-19 infection. The study did not show significant impact of the Rh types. Both group system, age, sex show non-significant impact on the susceptibility, progression of disease and are not associated with susceptibility to severity.

Conclusion: There is a significant association between blood groups A and B and the development of COVID-19 illness. No significant association was found with Rh type and all other parameters.
Antimicrobial resistance of the microbiota in the reproductive tract of horses in conjunction with assisted reproduction
Authors: Malaluang Pongpreecha
Published: October 2023

Antimicrobial resistance is a global challenge exacerbated by antibiotic misuse and inadequate infection control. This study explores the effects of antibiotics in semen extenders on the vaginal bacteria of the mare and investigates the separation of spermatozoa from bacteria in seminal plasma as an alternative to adding antibiotics to semen extenders. In addition, it examines the diversity of the seminal microbiota in healthy stallions across different countries. Antimicrobial resistance was influenced by breeding status and age of the mare, as well as environmental factors such as housing and location, and exposure to antibiotics in semen extenders. There were geographic differences in the diversity of the seminal microbiota, with implications for tailored antibiotic use. While phylum level composition of seminal microbiota remains consistent, genus level variations may stem from husbandry or individual differences. Bacterial load could be reduced by Single Layer Centrifugation with a low density colloid, without compromising sperm quality. This method has potential for circumventing the need for antibiotics in semen extenders, although further research is needed to confirm sperm fertilizing capacity.
Ekonomi syariah, Peluang dan tantangannya bagi Ekonomi Aceh
Authors: Fuadi Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan konsep ekonomi syariah serta Peluang dan tantangannya bagi Ekonomi Aceh. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, sumber data dalam penelitian ini dengan cara observasi, wawancara mendalam dan studi dokumentasi. Temuan dalam penelitian ini adalah Ekonomi syariah memiliki potensi besar untuk dikembangkan di Aceh, mengingat budaya dan nilai-nilai Islam yang kental di sana. Peluang-peluang yang ada seperti potensi sumber daya alam, kekayaan budaya, dan dukungan pemerintah, serta semakin berkembangnya fintech syariah, dapat menjadi modal bagi pengembangan ekonomi syariah di Aceh. Namun, tantangan-tantangan seperti kurangnya pemahaman masyarakat tentang ekonomi syariah, kurangnya infrastruktur dan sumber daya manusia yang memadai, tingginya tingkat kemiskinan dan pengangguran, serta persaingan dengan ekonomi konvensional juga harus diatasi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan upaya yang terintegrasi dari pemerintah, pelaku ekonomi syariah, dan masyarakat Aceh untuk memperkuat pengembangan ekonomi syariah di Aceh.
Konsep Infak dan Nafkah dalam Syariat Islam Berdasarkan Kajian Tafsir dan Fikih
Authors: Sabirin Muhammad Iqbal
Published: October 2023

Syariat Islam telah mengatur konsep infak dan nafkah di dalam Al-Qur`an dan hadis yang penjelasannya telah dijabarkan secara rinci oleh para fukaha. Oleh karena itu, permasalahan ini perlu dikaji dari perspektif tafsir dan fikih. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pustaka (library reasearch) yang termasuk dalam penelitian kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif. Penulis akan mendeskripsikan konsep infak dan nafkah yang diatur dalam syariat Islam berdasarkan kajian tafsir dan fikih. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa infak terbagi kepada dua, yaitu infak wajib dan infak sunah (tathawwu’). Infak wajib meliputi nafkah untuk untuk diri sendiri, nafkah kepada orang lain karena hubungan kekerabatan, kepemilikan dan perkawinan. Sedangkan infak sunah seperti infak yang diberikan untuk anak yatim, fakir miskin dan sebagainya. Dalam berinfak perlu menjaga adab dan etikanya, agar infaknya tidak batal dan sia-sia. Islam juga mengatur kadar infak yang baik, yaitu jangan sampai masuk dalam kategori isrāf (boros) dan juga tidak sampai iqtār (pelit).
Penerapan Metode Dakwah Mauidzah Al-Hasanah Terhadap Pembinaan Remaja Gampong Uteun Geulinggang Kecamatan Dewantara Kabupaten Aceh Utara
Authors: Ahmed Al Khalidi
Published: October 2023

Agama yang selalu mendorong pemeluknya untuk senantiasa aktif melakukan kegiatan dakwah, bahkan maju mundurnya umat Islam sangat bergantung dan berkaitan erat dengan kegiatan dakwah yang dilakukannya.Dengan kata lain bisa kita simpulkan bahwa dapat menepati posisi yang tinggi dan mulia dalam kemajuan agama. Namun, pada saat ini banyak dari kalangan  para remaja sedikit yang mendengarkan dakwah, apalagi dakwah yang berkenaan tentang agama. Kebiasaan dalam ranah kehidupan, puncak kenakalan seorang manusia saat fase remaja. Kenapa di saat remaja mereka bisa nakal, itu bisa disebabkan juga karena orang tua tidak menasehati dengan nasihat-nasihat yang baik di semasa kecilnya. Untuk menganalisis data dalam penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan penelitian kualitatif yaitu penelitian yang lebih difokuskan pada pembentukan sebuah  data secara deskriptif berupa data yang bersumber langsung dari sumber peneliti. maka dalam penulisan karya ilmiah ini penulis melakukan Field Reseach, yaitu suatu teknik pengumpulan data dengan cara penulis terjun langsung kelapangan pada objek penelitian. Tujuannya untuk mempelajari secara intensif tentang latar belakang keadaan dan interaksi lingkungan individu, kelompok, lembaga atau masyarakat. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Metode dakwah Mau’idzhah Al-Hasanah terhadap pembinaan remaja Gampong Uteun Geulinggang adalah nasihat (anjuran) atau petuah, bimbingan (pengajaran) pendidikan, kisah (cerita), kabar gembira dan peringatan. Dalam penerapan metode dakwah Mau’izhah Al-Hasanah ada beberapa pihak yang sangat berperan diantaranya sesepuh atau guru ngaji di beberapa dayah dan balai pengajian di gampong Uteun Geulinggang, para da’i serta guru pendidik di sekolah.
Peranan Guru Agama Dan Tokoh Masyarakat dalam Menanggulangi Kenakalan Remaja di Desa Rumah Luar Kecamatan Lawe Alas Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara
Authors: Ishak Ishak
Published: October 2023

Remaja merupakan bagian yang harus menerima agama sesuai fitrahnya, sedangkan sisi lain agama menyinggung segi jasmaniah, anak remaja yang sehat mental, dan spritualnya dalam arti yang sebenar-benar, maka jasmaniahnyapun turut sehat, oleh sebab itu perlu pembinaan dari para guru-guru agama, agar mereka terbentuk kepribadian yang berakhlakul karimah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peranan guru agama dan tokoh masyarakat dalam menanggulangi kenakalan remaja di desa Rumah Luar Kecamatan Lawe Alas Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Remaja di Desa Rumah Luar sangat mengharapkan guru agama dan tokoh masyarakat berperan aktif dalam membina dan mengawas remaja dalam setiap aktifitas berdasarkan nilai-nilai agama. Peranan guru agama dan tokoh masyarakat dalam menanggulangi kenakalan remaja yang telah dilakukan yaitu mengadakan pengajian, memberikan pendidikan keterampilan dan mengajarkan para remaja untuk ikut serta dalam memasyarakat olah raga yang ada di Desa Rumah Luar. Penelitian ini bersifat kajian lapangan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami  peranan  kelompok  atau interaksi   pada   situasi   sosial   tertentu.
ÂMBITO LEGAL E PRÁTICO: OS PEDESTRES NAS CAPITAIS DA AMAZÔNIA ORIENTAL BRASILEIRA
Authors: Pinheiro Ana Manoela Piedade , Pontes Altem Nascimento
Published: October 2023

O estudo aborda o tratamento jurídico destinado aos pedestres, focado na mobilidade urbana ativa, visto ser relevante discutir aspectos que envolvam a caminhabilidade. O objetivo geral consistiu em explanar a proteção jurídica dos pedestres nos planos diretores das capitais dos estados da Amazônia Oriental brasileira, especificamente, inventariar a previsão legal nesses planos voltados ao pedestre; discutir a previsão quanto à acessibilidade aos pedestres com deficiência e/ou mobilidade reduzida no espaço da cidade; demonstrar como funciona a proteção legal dos pedestres, no plano material. Para tanto, utilizou-se dos tipos de pesquisa documental, bibliográfica e de campo mediante observação direta nas capitais estudadas. O estudo considerou quatro eixos – calçadas, arborização, iluminação e acessibilidade, pautando-se em dados primários e secundários, já o tratamento dos dados ocorreu de maneira qualitativa. Destarte, existem similaridades tanto no aspecto formal da legislação municipal pelos planos diretores, quanto no aspecto material diante de dificuldades enfrentadas pelos pedestres a fim de exercerem seu direito fundamental à cidade, indicando a necessidade em ajustar a atuação da gestão pública municipal para que seja coesa com as previsões legais nos planos diretores. Apesar disso, foram identificadas práticas de uso da tecnologia para promover cidades mais sustentáveis e inteligentes nas capitais pesquisadas.
O IMPACTO CAUSADO PELA FALHA DA ATENÇÃO BÁSICA NAS UNIDADES DE PRONTO ATENDIMENTO 24 HORAS NO BRASIL
Authors: Rebouças Gabrielly Maria Moreira , Figueredo Nathalya Porto , Araújo Andressa David Ornelas , Da Silva Anna Kariny Ribeiro
Published: October 2023

Introdução: Os princípios do Sistema Único de Saúde são fundamentais para a sua construção, ademais a estratificação do mesmo é necessária para melhor atender à população. O presente artigo compreende os desafios da atenção de média complexidade e as influências dos outros níveis de atenção no seu atendimento rápido e resolutivo. Objetivo: Investigar as causas e consequências da superlotação das UPAs 24h no Brasil. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura transversal, de abordagem quantitativa, feita através das bases de dados eletrônicas Lilacs, SciELO, PubMed/Medline, com publicações dos últimos 9 anos. Resultados: Foi possível analisar que as principais causas da superlotação nas Unidades de Pronto Atendimento ocorrem devido a: atendimentos não relacionados a urgência e emergência (35% dos casos); falta de conhecimento dos usuários (29%); falta de articulação dos níveis hierárquicos (24%); atuação como "porta aberta" (12%). Muitas UPAs estão suprindo o papel das Unidades básicas de saúde. Conclusão: Portanto o mau funcionamento das Unidades de Pronto Atendimento e o descontentamento do usuário se devem pela má informação sobre à real função das unidades. Assim, a superlotação das unidades gira entorno dos atendimentos não relacionados à urgência e emergência, da falta de articulação entre os níveis de atenção e do desconhecimento da população sobre o funcionamento.
INTOLERÂNCIA E VIOLÊNCIA RELIGIOSA EM UMA ESCOLA DO MUNICÍPIO DE NOVA VENÉCIA-ES.
Authors: Dias Esdra Alves , Lemos Ediu Carlos Lopes , Carvalho Welliton de Resende Zani
Published: October 2023

Este trabalho tem como objetivo principal uma análise e investigação sobre a intolerância e violência religiosa praticada no espaço de vivência educacional. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa e descritiva, uma vez que busca descrever características de determinados grupos, populações ou fenômenos. A metodologia constou inicialmente de uma revisão da literatura sobre o assunto e em seguida, foi aplicado um questionário com perguntas objetivas e outras subjetivas a serem respondidas pelos alunos. Participaram da pesquisa 174 alunos com faixa etária entre 14 e 19 anos, que cursam o ensino médio. Os resultados demonstram claramente que, apesar de ter sido garantida na legislação a laicização do estado, ainda se vivencia no ambiente escolar uma imposição de manifestações de alguns grupos religiosos. Este tipo de situação evidenciada no ambiente escolar é classificada como uma violência institucional e deve ser abolida. Faz-se necessário que as escolas mudem suas posturas e adotem políticas e programas que promovam a inclusão, a diversidade e o respeito às diferenças religiosas.
Використання штучного інтелекту та інтернету речей у повоєнному розвитку України
Authors: Теличко В. С.
Published: October 2023

У статті досліджено актуальні проблеми публічного управління у повоєнний період і шляхи їх вирішення. Пропонується запровадження штучного інтелекту та інтернету речей на законодавчому рівні для втілення їх на практиці у таких сферах, як охорона здоров’я, аграрний сектор економіки, тваринництві, землеробстві, агролісомеліорації, будівництві і не тільки. Проводиться аналітичний огляд переваг та викликів використання штучного інтелекту та інтернету речей у державах, що активно розвиваються за допомогою даних технологій і мають значний успіх у багатьох сферах життєдіяльності суспільства. Правильно налаштована політика та стратегії розвитку можуть значно підтримати державу в досягненні сталого економічного зростання та покращенні якості життя громадян. Однак підкреслюється необхідність уважності до ризиків та прийняття заходів для їхнього управління. Здійснюється аналіз європейського законодавства щодо штучного інтелекту що дає розуміння того, що в світі ми більш остерігаємося його ніж намагаємося розширити кордони можливостей у дійсності сьогодення та на майбутнє. Визначена інноваційна технологія значно допоможе забезпечити ефективне управління і раціональне використання ресурсів, покращити продуктивність, забезпечити безпеку і економічну ефективність кожного регіону України та бути конкурентоспроможною на міжнародній арені світу у повоєнний період.
Gratitude exercise and well-being in relation to spirituality: A mixed-method study
Authors: Srivastava Supriya , Iqbal Naved
Published: October 2023

Previous studies have shown inconsistent results regarding the effectiveness of gratitude exercises on well-being. Several researchers suggested this inconsistency could be due to the frequency of performing the exercise, the type of comparison group used in the study, and due to the presence of some moderators like positive affect, trait gratitude, spirituality, religiosity, etc. Out of these variables, the present study tried to examine the role of spirituality. The present investigation experimentally studied the effect of a 4-week gratitude exercise on the well-being of a sample of working Indian adults while examining spirituality as a moderator. Participants were randomly allotted to the gratitude exercise group and control group, consisting of 60 participants in each group (N = 120). The present study employed a sequential explanatory mixed method. The quantitative results were analyzed using a mixed-design ANOVA. The results found a significant increase in gratitude, satisfaction with life, and positive affect and a significant decrease in the negative affect of participants in the gratitude group at post-exercise and follow-up compared to the control group. Spirituality was found to be a significant moderator as participants with high levels of spirituality benefited the most from the gratitude exercise. For the qualitative part, an interpretative phenomenological analysis was used. Three themes: Experience of performing the gratitude exercise, gratitude expressed towards and, benefits of the exercise were identified which were further categorized under several subthemes. Mixing of the study was done at the interpretation level where qualitative data was used to contextualize the quantitative findings.
Scripting of a ‘New Woman’: Rabindranath Tagore’s Jogajog
Authors:   Guru Nanak Institute of Technology, Khardaha, West Bengal, Ghosh Subho
Published: October 2023

There has been a whole range of both male and female writers who have advocated the cause of women and portrayed the diverse shades of their personality in inventive works. Rabindranath Tagore has been the most countless-minded personality of modern India. He was the first writer to give equal or perhaps more place to women in his writings. The wave of new woman ideology was not only limited to the Western world. It affected women around the world and even men who were sensitive to women’s issues. Rabindranath Tagore was a personality who clearly dealt with issues like women’s will, their rights and freedoms in his novels. The approach adopted in the present study is not a follow-up to Western feminist ideas, but a synthesis of the concepts available within the Indian sociological system. In India, feminism is a debatable concept. Indian feminist researchers or women studies researchers have not been able to define what Indian feminism exactly is? Indian feminists are not very comfortable in creating a strict definition of theories such as writing and Western feminism. He was a personality who dealt with issues such as women’s will, their rights and freedoms clearly in his novels. In Tagore’s narrative, there is a reflection of courageous women in women. One can call them the ‘New Women’. Keywords: New Woman, Feminine, Indian Society, Marriage and Family, Man-Woman Relationship, Sexuality
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTALIC ARRAY FED LUO CONVERTER BASED BLDC MOTOR DRIVEN WATER PUMPING SYSTEM
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Kerala Government Polytechnic College ,West Hill, EP Ajay Kumar , M Sijin Joseph , K Basheer , VV Kamal , MT Muraleedharan , KE Akhil Ahammed , P Unnikrishnan
Published: October 2023

The proposed system consists of SOLAR PHOTOVOLTALIC ARRAY FED LUO CONVERTER BASED BLDC MOTOR DRIVEN WATER PUMPING SYSTEM, The proposed configuration is built with a LUO converter cascaded with PWM inverter through a high frequency transformer and auxiliary circuit. The merits of the proposed configuration are high boost output voltage level, modularity, reduced device parts, and better output. In this work, detailed construction and operation of the proposed configuration is presented. In order to validate the concept, simulation work is carried out through Matlab software and their results are presented
Handwritten Digit Recognition Using CNN
Authors:   Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, S Nithyapriya , C Shanthini , S Suvalaxmi , P Shalini
Published: October 2023

This project explores the application of Convolutional Neural Networks in Handwritten digit recognition. Exploiting the widely used MNIST dataset, we proposed a deep learning model that encompasses the Ensemble model that is capable of predicting and recognizing the handwritten digits and achieves remarkable precision. The dataset contains 70000 images in total, where 55000 images are for training, 5000 images for validating, and 10000 images for testing. By using CNN, we surpassed the traditional way of training the algorithm with machine learning. By incorporating robust pre-processing techniques and innovative training ideas and strategies, our model showcases resilience to real-world problems and challenges which includes reading the postal codes in the written mail, reading the digits in the handwritten checks, digits drawn on the mobile touch panel, etc. To better extract the features of the complex handwritten digits, bagging is used from the Ensemble techniques. The objective of this project is to find a better optimizer to work with ensemble models, which encompasses the merging of optimizers with the deep learning models. Key Words: Handwritten digits, CNN, Ensemble Model, Optimizers, MNIST.
ADVANCING GASIFICATION-COMBINED UP AND DOWN DRAFT GASIFIER-BASED TREATMENT OF TEXTILE WASTE: ASSESSING FEASIBILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND ENERGY RECOVERY POTENTIAL
Authors:   P.G student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The Kavery Engineering College, Salem., VIJAYAKUMAR P , Dhilipkumar ME R ,   Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, The Kavery Engineering College, Salem.
Published: October 2023

This paper presents a study on the feasibility, environmental impacts, and energy recovery potential of advancing gasification-combined up and down draft gasifier- based treatment of textile waste. The objective of this study was to assess the technical and economic feasibility of this process for generating energy from textile waste as a sustainable waste management solution. The Technology used in this study is Advancing gasification, which combines Up and Down Draft Gasifiers. It can be used to treat any type of waste and in this process, textile waste is treated. The methodology involved conducting laboratory experiments to evaluate the performance of the gasification process using a Envirocycler. The study concludes that this technology can be an effective solution for managing textile waste while also generating energy from textile waste. The tar content in the flue gas of the Envirocycler has been reduced to a negligible amount compared to that of conventional models. This is because the tar particles are being arrested within the Envirocycler and burnt along with the fuel, thereby reducing downstream loading and its environmental impacts. Key Words: Gasifier, Textile Waste, Fuel, Envirocycler, Environment...
MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION IN FRESH WATER
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Annamalai University, Nivetha Mrs.E , Mathiyazhagan Dr.R ,   Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Annamalai University
Published: October 2023

Water bodies are being slowly but inevitably suffocated by microplastics. Different routes, such as atmospheric deposition, runoff from contaminated soil, or municipal wastewater, allow microplastics to reach water bodies. The movement of plastic debris was significantly aided by storm-water runoff. Microplastics comprise fibres, shreds, particles, flakes, sheets, or foams and occur in a wide range of shapes, colours, and chemical compositions. Environmentalists, organisations, and governments are now aware of the contamination caused by microplastics in both the marine and terrestrial environments. The available literature on microplastic pollution in water systems was obtained for this review. It was noted that freshwater ecosystems and oceans might be comparable. The existence of microplastics as a stressor in freshwater habitats around the world, given that research on microplastics has just recently begun, our knowledge of their appearance, dispersion, and methods for reliable identification and quantification is still limited. Furthermore, it is unclear how microplastics could affect human health. Considering that extensively human populations rely on water supplies for food and drinking water, raising awareness in these areas is critical if we are to develop appropriate policies and management tools to address this emerging issue. Keywords: Water bodies, microplastics, storm-water runoff, plastic debris, human health
DETECTION OF CUMIN SEEDS ADULTERATION BASED ON THERMAL IMAGING USING DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUE
Authors:   Department of ECE, Saranathan College of Engineering,  Tiruchirappalli-12, Tamil Nadu,India, HAJERA M , SANTHI Dr. M , DIVYA B
Published: October 2023

Food adulteration refers to the addition of artificial or poor-quality substances to a food product. Since the start of mankind, food adulteration has been a problem that artificial intelligence has successfully detected. In addition to lowering food quality, it also has several adverse health consequences. Two spices that are often used in the food industry are cumin and fennel, although they can be adulterated. Using deep learning, this research established a convolutional neural network (CNN) architecture that can identify between a food product and additional adulterants. This technique accurately detects 95.5% adulteration in cumin and fennel seeds. Key Words: Food adulteration, thermal imaging, spices, image classification, CNN, inception V3 algorithm.
Implementasi Pelatihan dan Pengembangan Karyawan Bank Sumut KCP Deli Tua dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Karyawan pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Nababan Prengki Jans , Siregar Onan Marakali
Published: October 2023

The Pandemic Covid-19 had a bad influence on the performance of employees at Bank Sumut KCP Deli Tua. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a decrease in employee performance, resulting in a decrease in the achievement of work targets. Bank Sumut KCP Deli Tua improves employee performance through training and employee development to stay productive during the pandemic Covid-19. This study aims to find out the implementation of training and development of Bank Sumut KCP Deli Tua employees during the pandemic Covid19. This study will also examine whether the implementation of employee training and development conducted by Bank Sumut KCP Deli Tua has been effective in improving employee performance during the pandemic Covid-19. This research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach, namely by describing events or facts contained in the object of research by conducting interviews and documentation, then analyzing the data obtained from the research location and comparing it with theory. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that Bank Sumut KCP Deli Tua conducted employee training during the pandemic Covid-19 using direct work practices, online training, and simulation methods. Bank Sumut KCP Deli Tua also conducts employee development with education and training methods. The implementation of this training and development has proven to be effective in improving employee performance during the pandemic Covid-19. After participating in training and development, employees work more enthusiastically and employees succeed in achieving the work targets that have been determined.
Metode Prototype dalam Perancangan Sistem Informasi Tambahan Penghasilan Pegawai (TPP) Kabupaten Sambas
Authors: Mulyanto U Heri , Wahyuni Sri , Sitompul Noferianto , Wijaya Vanie
Published: October 2023

Tambahan Penghasilan Pegawai merupakan tambahan penghasilan yang diperoleh oleh PNS pada Pemerintah Daerah yang ketentuan diatur melalui peraturan perundang-undangan. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dengan kepala Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Aparatur Daerah, ditemukan belum ada aplikasi yang digunakan untuk menghitung kompleksitas perhitungan TPP dengan kriteria sesuai dengan Perbup Sambas No.1 Tahun 2022. Untuk itu dibuatlah Sistem Informasi Tambahan Penghasilan Pegawai sebagai alat dukung untuk mengurangi kesalahan perhitungan penghasilan, agar tidak terdapat hak-hak PNS yang tereduksi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dan metode prototype dalam pengembangan sistem informasi ini. Metode pengembangan ini menjelaskan objek sesuai dengan kondisi yang ada dan mendapat representasi model aplikasi yang dibuat. Penelitian ini menghasilkan aplikasi dalam bentuk web yang sudah memiliki laman web https://bkpsdmad.sambas.go.id/simtpp
本科英语专业听力教学的实践与探索
Authors:   淮北理工学院, 徐 郡
Published: October 2023

在听、说、读、写四项基本英语技能中，听力是一项必备技能，是交流的基础和前提。本着以教师为主导，学生为中心的原则，本文对平时的教学实践进行总结。在听力课堂上，教师可在传统的听写训练方法的基础上融入口译的部分技能，并通过复述等方式检验学习成果。因此，学生知道应如何练习听力，并养成良好的听力练习习惯，对帮助学生提高英语听力的学习效果非常重要。
The Role of Middle-level Leaders in Improving Schooling
Authors:   The University of Melboume, Liu Xiaoyuan
Published: October 2023

Middle managers have a significant and pivotal function in the administration of educational institutions and in collaborating with educators to foster initiatives to enhance school performance. Nevertheless, the precise nature of their responsibilities could be more explicit and complex. The cultivation, reinforcement, and enhancement of their leadership skills are vital. The primary impetus behind this research endeavor was to enhance comprehension and comprehensively examine the responsibilities and impact of middle leaders within educational institutions. Initially, a comprehensive examination of existing literature about middle leadership was undertaken. Additionally, an analysis has been conducted on the obstacles, complexities, and expectations faced by middle leaders in their professional roles, and appropriate recommendations have been provided to address these issues. In conclusion, we provide a concise overview of the whole text.
The Example of Teaching False Equivalent Words in Teaching Turkish to Kyrgyz
Authors: Barcın Sibel
Published: October 2023

Frequent use of common words in teaching Turkish to Kyrgyz helps to increase students’ attention to the lesson. However, some words may cause translation problems because their spelling and pronunciation are the same but their meanings are different. In this framework, it is important to take into consideration the false equivalents between dialects when teaching Turkish to Kyrgyz students. In this study, activities for teaching false equivalents are proposed. In line with this purpose, the research was designed with a qualitative approach and it was aimed to make students recognize false equivalents at A1 basic level by interacting in the classroom. When selecting false equivalents, the frequency of use in the target language was carefully considered and it was planned to teach the related words by role-playing them. As a result of the study, it is expected that students will recognize false equivalent words and show interest in dialogue activities. In addition, it is also thought that it will provide interaction among students. It is thought that the study will contribute to the teaching of false equivalent words.