bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Dalam Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Inggris Melalui Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Integrated Reading And Composition (CIRC) Pada Siswa Kelas IX.2 MTsN 1 Pasaman
Authors: Hazmi Enda
Published: September 2024

Berdasarkan hasil belajar siswa Kelas IX.2 MTsN 1 Pasaman dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris ditemukan bahwa hasil belajar siswa masih sangat rendah. Rata-rata hasil belajar siswa masih berada di bawah KKM. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dan mendapatkan informasi tentang upaya meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris melalui Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (CIRC) di Kelas IX.2 MTsN 1 Pasaman. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas. Prosedur penelitian dalam penelitian ini meliputi perencanaan, tindakan, observasi dan refleksi. Penelitian ini terdiri dari dua siklus dengan empat kali pertemuan. Subjek penelitian terdiri dari 32 orang peserta didik  Kelas IX.1 MTsN 1 Pasaman. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dilakukan pada semester I (Ganjil)  tahun ajaran 2023/2024. Data penelitian dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan lembar observasi dan ulangan harian. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan persentase. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan yang telah dikemukakan, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Model Pembelajaran CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggris di MTsN 1 Pasaman . Hasil belajar siswa pada siklus I adalah 60.72% (Cukup) meningkat menjadi  82.44% (Sangat Baik) dengan Meningkatkan sebesar 21.72%.
Tingkat Keterampilan Shooting Bola Basket Pada Siswa Estrakulikuler SMA Al Azhar Syifa Budi Pekanbaru II
Authors: Andre Riski M , Henjilito Raffly
Published: September 2024

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana keterampilan Shooting Free Throw dalam permainan bola basket. Adapun jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survey dengan menggunakan statistic deskriptif sebagai alat untuk menggambarkan bagaimana keterampilan Shooting Free Throw dalam permainan bola basket. Populasi dan sampel pada penelitian ini adalah siswa ekstrakurikuler bola basket SMA Al-Azhar Syifa Budi Pekanbaru II dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 15 orang. Sampel pada penelitian ini akan diberikan tes yang berkaitan dengan  Shooting Free Throw. Berdasarkan penelitian yang telah dilakukan  hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa keterampilan shooting free throw tim basket putra ekstrakurikuler di SMA Al Azhar Syifa Budi Pekanbaru II bervariasi. Dimana variasi yang dimaksudkan dimulai dari keterampilan yang sangat kurang dengan persentase 27%, kurang dengan persentase 20%, cukup dengan persentase 7%, baik dengan persentase 20%, serta baik sekali dengan persentase sebesar 27%.
Peranan Manajemen Pendidik Dan Tenaga Kependidikan Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Damayanti Hasibuan Ira , Nur Alaina Rambe Sallima , Sofi Adinda Nazla , Nurhayati Suci , Nadhirah Mulyadi Dea , Pratama Pane Riswanda , Darmansah Tengku
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peranan manajemen pendidik dan tenaga kependidikan di sekolah dasar. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian secara kuantitatif dengan menggunakan pengumpulan data yang dilakukan pada kondisi alamiah, sumber dan data yang akurat dengan dilakukan wawancara dan dokumentasi untuk mendapatkan data dalam penelitian tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa salah satunya dengan dikembangkannya aspek tenaga kependidikan serta di dukung dengan membuat manajemen pendidik karena hal tersebut akan membuat majunya tingkat pendidikan di sekolah dasar serta meningkatkan kualitas tenaga kependidikan. Dengan membentuk tenaga kependidikan yang profesional dapat meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan yang di terima peserta didik disekolah dasar.
Peran Guru Bimbingan Konseling Dalam Melaksanakan Manajemen Bimbingan Konseling
Authors: Fatahillah Ahmad
Published: September 2024

Melaksanakan program pendidikan yang bertujuan mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa dan menjadikan generasi yang memiliki kopetensi sangatlah menjadi tanggungjawab seorang pendidik. Seorang konselor tepatnya guru bimbingan dan konseling harus memiliki manajemen yang baik (pengelolaan dan pengaturan) agar memiliki langkah-langkah yang baik dalam pelaksanaan program yang akan di buat. Manajemen yang di kelola dan dilaksanakan dengan baik akan mencapai tujuan yang dikehendaki oleh guru pembimbing, guru yang bekerja dengan memiliki manajemen yang baik adalah guru pembimbing yang memiliki program dan melaksanakan program tersebut sesuai dengan kebutuhan yang memang dibutuhkan oleh siswa sekolah tersebut.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Cerpen Melalui Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah Pada Siswa Kelas IX C SMP Negeri 13 Magelang Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Isjulianti Ester
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) Mendeskripsikan proses pelaksanaan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah dalam meningkatkan kemampuan menulis cerpen pada siswa kelas 9C SMP Negeri 13 Magelang. (2) Mendeskripsikan tingkat kemampuan menulis cerpen pada Siswa SMP Negeri 13 Magelang setelah pelaksanaan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah. Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang terdiri dari 2 siklus, setiap siklus terdiri dari 3 tahapan, yaitu: Perencanaan, Tindakan dan Observasi, dan Refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas 9C SMP Negeri 13 Magelang berjumlah 32 siswa. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan lembar observasi dan lembar penilaian kinerja guru. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan deskriptif kuantitatif. Berdarkan hasil penelitian bahwa dari 32 siswa yang menjadi subyek penelitian pada hasil tes prasiklus hanya  ada 8 siswa yang tuntas yaitu prosentase yang tuntas sebanyak 25 % sedangkan yang tidak tuntas sebanyak 75 %, secara akumulatif, rata-rata hasil pencapaian nilai adalah 75,22. Pada Siklus I, tingkat hasil menulis Cerpen siswa kelas 9C SMP Negeri 13 Magelang setelah pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah pada siklus I secara rata-rata adalah 79,59 setelah dilakukan siklus II secara rata-rata adalah 84,40. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa Penerapan pembelajaran dengan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah dapat meningkatkan Kemampuan menulis cerpen pada siswa kelas IX C SMP Negeri 13 Magelang Tahun pelajaran 2022/2023.
Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPS Materi Konflik Dan Integrasi Dalam Kehidupan Sosial Melalui Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD (Student Teams Achievment Division) Pada Siswa Kelas 8 C SMPN 13 Magelang Tahun 2022/2023
Authors: Lestari Yuni
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) Mendeskripsikan proses pelaksanaan model pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD (Student Teams Achievment Division) dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS materi Konflik dan integrasi dalam Kehidupan Sosial pada siswa Kelas 8C SMPN 13 Magelang.  Penelitian ini merupakan Penelitian Tindakan Kelas yang terdiri dari 2 siklus, setiap siklus terdiri dari 3 tahapan, yaitu: Perencanaan, Tindakan dan Observasi, dan Refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa di SMP Negeri 13 Magelang berjumlah 32 siswa. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan lembar observasi dan lembar penilaian siswa. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan deskriptif kuantitatif. Berdarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan diperoleh data belajar IPS materi Konflik dan Integrasi dalam Kehidupan Sosial pada siswa kelas 8C SMPN 13 Magelang  setelah pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan model  Pembelajaran Kooperatif  tipe STAD (Student Team Achievment Division )  pada siklus I secara rata-rata adalah 77,12 setelah dilakukan siklus II secara rata-rata adalah 81,37. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa model pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD (Student Teams Achievment Division) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPS pada siswa kelas di SMP Negeri 13 Magelang.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Menulis Dialog Sederhana Offering Something Dalam Bahasa Inggris Melalui Model Pembelajaran Picture And Picture Pada Siswa Kelas VII E SMP Negeri 1 Ngablak
Authors: Wahyudi Eko
Published: September 2024

Bahasa Inggris merupakan salah satu Bahasa asing yang diajarkan di sekolah. Salah satu kesulitan siswa dalam belajar Bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa asing adalah bagaimana menulis dialog sederhana tentang offering something dengan benar. Salah satu upaya untuk mengatasi kesulitan siswa tersebut  dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran yang bervariasi dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Maka dari itu sebuah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK)  dengan menggunakan  model pembelajaran Picture and Picture dilakukan. Subjek dari penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 27 siswa yang berada di kelas VII E tersebut. Sumber data penelitian diperoleh dari data kualitatif dan data kuantitatif. Peningkatan keterampilan siswa dalam menulis sederhana tentang offering something pada siswa kelas VII E SMP Negeri 1 Ngablak setelah pelaksanaan model pembelajaran Picture and Picture adalah sebagai berikut: (1) perolehan nilai rerata pada kondisi Pra Siklus adalah 69,70 dengan persentase ketuntasan belajar 18,52%, dan ketuntasan klasikal belum tercapai; (2) perolehan nilai rerata pada Siklus I adalah 76,07 dengan persentase ketuntasan belajar sebesar 81,48%, dan ketuntasan klasikal belum tercapai; dan (3) perolehan nilai rerata pada  Siklus II adalah 81,56 dengan persentase ketuntasan 85,19%, dan ketuntasan klasikal sudah tercapai. Dari hasil penelitian tersebut, dapat disimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan model pembelajaran Picture and Picture dapat meningkatkan keterampilan siswa dalam menulis dialog sederhana tentang Offering Something.
Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Memainkan Akor Trinada Pokok Dengan Alat Musik Keybord Melalui Metode Pembelajaran Demonstrasi Pada Siswa Kelas IX G SMP Negeri 13 Magelang Semester Gasal Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Sutarsih Denny
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK). Setiap siklus terdiri dari tiga tahap kegiatan, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan tindakan dan observasi, serta refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas 9G SMP Negeri 13 Magelang semester gasal tahun 2022-2023. Siswa kelas 9 G berjumlah 30 anak, 14 putra dan 16 putri. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan lembar observasi aktivitas guru dan siswa serta tes tertulis. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan persentase. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tingkat hasil belajar musik materi Akor Trinada Pokok Siswa 9G SMP N 13 Magelang setelah pelaksanaan pembelajaran Demonstrasi dengan percontohan pada siklus I secara rata-rata adalah 77,20 setelah dilakukan siklus II secara rata-rata adalah 83,50, yang berarti terjadi peningkatan sebanyak 6,3. Perubahan perilaku yang terjadi pada pada siswa kelas 9G SMP N 13 Magelang dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan model Demonstrasi percontohan antara lain sebagai berikut (a) siswa lebih mandiri (b) siswa lebih percaya diri (c) siswa lebih aktif (d) siswa mampu bekerja sama.
Peningkatan Keterampilan Menulis Karangan Narasi Melalui Model Pembelajaran Circuit Learning Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Ningsih Ritawati
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini di latar belakangi oleh rendahnya keterampilan siswa dalam menulis karangan narasi. Salah satu solusi untuk mengatasi masalah ini adalah dengan melalui model pembelajaran circuit learning. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan peningkatan menulis karangan narasi dengan melalui model pembelajaran circuit learning pada siswa kelas V UPT SD Negeri 042 Sungai Agung. Penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari dua pertemuan dan empat tahap, yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, dan refleksi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas V UPT SD Negeri 042 Sungai Agung yang berjumlah 22 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, tes dan dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, keterampilan menulis karangan narasi siswa pratindakan sebesar 69,45, pada siklus I meningkat menjadi 74,44 dan pada siklus II nilai rata-rata siswa menjadi 83,4. Peningkatan persentase siswa yang mencapai KKM dalam menulis karangan narasi pada kondisi pratindakan sebesar 32%, siklus I 68%, dan pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 82%. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan melalui model pembelajaran circuit learning dapat meningkat keterampilan menulis karangan narasi siswa kelas V UPT SD Negeri 042 Sungai Agung.
Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Sosial Siswa Dengan Menggunakan Model Cooperative Script Kelas III SD Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto
Authors: Safari Rio
Published: September 2024

This research was motivated by the low social skills of Class III students at SD Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto. This research aims to improve students' social skills by using a cooperative script model in Class III learning at SD Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto. Indicators of social skills are: ability to share, ability to help, ability to follow instructions, ability to express opinions, and ability to accept opinions. This type of research is classroom action research. The subjects of this research were 10 class III students at SD Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto. The cycle stages in research use planning, implementation, observation and reflection steps. Data collection techniques were carried out using observation techniques. Data analysis techniques use quantitative and qualitative. The research results show that the script cooperative learning model can improve students' social skills. This is shown from the results of observations obtained in cycle I from 10 students, it is known that the social skills of students who fall into the complete category reached 4 students (40%). The results from cycle I to cycle II showed an increase in the social skills of students in the complete category to 8 students (80%). Through the implementation of the cooperative script model, it can improve the social skills of class III students at Sd Negeri 019 Rokan IV Koto
Peningkatan Keterampilan Membaca Permulaan Dengan Menggunakan Media Kartu Kata Pada Kelas II SD Negeri 012 Rambah Samo
Authors: Firnia Gali
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi rendahnya keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa kelas II SD Negeri 012 Rambah Samo. Salah satu solusi untuk mengatasi masalah ini adalah dengan menggunakan media kartu kata. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan keterampilan membaca siswa kelas I pada tema Diriku dengan menggunakan media kartu kata. Metode penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus. Setiap siklus terdiri dari dua pertemuan dan empat tahapan yakni perencanaan, pelaksanaan, observasi, refleksi, dan waktu penelitian dilaksanakan pada Juli sampai September. Subjek penelitian ini siswa kelas I yaitu berjumlah 21 orang. Teknik pengumpulan berupa dokumentasi, observasi dan tes. Hasil penelitian ini disimpulkan bahwa keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa dengan tema Diriku pada siklus I tergolong kurang dengan presentase ketuntasan siswa dengan nilai rata-rata 61% Sedangkan pada siklus II mengalami peningkatan baik yakni ketuntasan siswa 85%. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan menggunakan media kartu kata dapat meningkatkan keterampilan membaca permulaan siswa kelas II SD Negeri 012 Rambah Samo.
Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Menulis Puisi Menggunakan Model Kooperatif Tipe Think Talk Write ( TTW ) Di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Jais Ahmad
Published: September 2024

This research is motivated by the low interest of students in writing poetry in Indonesian language learning in the class of SD Negeri 007 Rambah Hilir. One solution to overcome this problem is to use a Think, Talk, Write (TTW) type cooperative model. Thus, the aim of this research is to improve poetry writing skills using the think, talk, write (TTW) type cooperative model in Indonesian language learning for class III elementary school. This research method uses classroom action research (PTK) which is carried out in two cycles and each cycle is carried out two meetings. This research was carried out at SD Negeri 007 Rambah Hilir with the research subjects being third grade elementary school students. Data collection in this research used observation and documentation techniques. Increasing students' problem solving abilities in Indonesian language subjects from before the action with an average percentage of 51.45% in the poor category, using the think, talk, write (TTW) type cooperative model method ) then there was an increase in cycle I with a percentage of 83.92%, while on average in cycle 2 the ability to improve poetry skills using the think, talk, write (TTW) type cooperative model increased with an average of 100%. So, learning Indonesian to improve poetry writing skills using the think, talk, write (TTW) type cooperative model can improve the writing skills of class III students at SD Negeri 007 Rambah Hilir.
Peningkatan Keterampilan Berbicara Menggunakan Media Gambar Pada Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Desra Eriza
Published: September 2024

This research was motivated by the low speaking skills of students in thematic learning in class V UPT SD Negeri 009 Kebun Tinggi. One solution to overcome this problem is to use image media. This research aims to determine the improvement of students' speaking skills using image media in class V students at UPT SD Negeri 009 Kebun Tinggi. This research method is Classroom Action Research (PTK) which is carried out in two cycles. Each cycle consists of two meetings and four stages, namely planning, implementing, observing, reflecting, and when the research was carried out in January 2024. The research subjects were 5 class V students, with 2 males and 2 female students. totaling 3 students. Data collection techniques include documentation, observation and tests. The results of this research can be concluded that image media can improve students' speaking skills in class V UPT SD Negeri 009 Kebun Tinggi s. In cycle I, the results of students' speaking skills were classified as poor with a percentage of 40%. Next in cycle II with a percentage of 100% in the very good category. Of 5 students. Thus, it can be concluded that using image media can improve the speaking skills of class V students at UPT SD Negeri 009 Kebun Tinggi for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Studying gastric pathologies using artificial intelligence to analyze microscopy data
Authors:   Moscow Financial and Industrial University Synergy, Moscow, Volkova L.V. , Batishchev A.V. ,   Moscow Financial and Industrial University Synergy, Moscow, Mikhaleva L.M. ,   Avtsyn Research Institute of Human Morphology of FSBSI Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery, Moscow
Published: September 2024

Gastric cancer (GC) has high morbidity and mortality and is often diagnosed at late stages. Thus, early diagnosis of precancerous pathologies and gastric carcinomas is highly relevant. The studies aimed at improving the diagnosis and identifying objective predictive and prognostic criteria are of great practical significance and make it possible to clarify the stages of gastric carcinogenesis, verify the significance of individual pathological changes in the gastric mucosa. In recent years, researchers have used both traditional and modern methods to solve practical and theoretical problems in assessing precancerous and neoplastic processes in the gastric epithelium. The former group includes morphological and immunohistochemical methods as well as molecular genetic techniques. The latter group encompasses data mining and AI. The paper provides an overview of scientific publications covering the problem of using artificial intelligence methods, which are presented in the PubMed database for 2017–2024. We assessed future possible uses of AI when studying background, precancerous, and neoplastic processes in the gastric epithelium. The data obtained mainly with traditional methods of light microscopy were used. Keywords: data mining, artificial intelligence, gastric cancer, morphology, background and precancerous changes, neoplastic processes
Squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas: two case reports
Authors:   Russian State Research Center − Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Dubova E.A. , Shehter M.A. ,   Russian State Research Center − Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Pavlov K.A. ,   Russian State Research Center − Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow
Published: September 2024

Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas is an extremely rare and aggressive subtype of pancreatic cancer of ductal origin. It is associated with a poor prognosis, and there is currently no optimal treatment strategy for it. The article gives literature review and describes two case reports of squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas. Keywords: squamous cell carcinoma, pancreas, case report
The effects of arts and humanities engagement in a representative sample of United States residents during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Cotter Katherine N. , Pawelski James
Published: September 2024

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread decreases in well-being, and people turned to various coping resources to mitigate declines in well-being.Method: In a large (N = 873) representative US adult sample collected in the fall of 2020, we examined the degree to which people coped using the arts and humanities and the perceived impact of the pandemic and how these factors were associated with well-being.Results: We found coping with the arts was associated with many facets of well-being and, for many of these associations, the more people felt impacted by the pandemic, the stronger the relationship with coping with the arts. We further examined the nature of people’s typical arts engagement (e.g., immersion, reflectiveness) with the use of arts to cope.Conclusions: These findings suggest the arts can promote well-being in challenging circumstances and the need for continued examination of the role the arts play in well-being.
Long-term mindfulness meditators exhibit increased spontaneous occurrence of brain states involving sensory and attention networks
Authors: Panitz Daniel Yochai , Mendelsohn Avi , Cabral Joana , Berkovich-Ohana Aviva
Published: September 2024

Interest has been growing in the use of mindfulness meditation (MM) as a therapeutic practice, as accumulating evidence highlights its potential to effectively address a range of mental conditions. While many fMRI studies focused on neural activation and functional connectivity during meditation, the impact of long-term MM practice on spontaneous brain activity, and on the expression of resting state networks over time, remains unclear. Here, intrinsic functional network dynamics were compared between experienced meditators and meditation-naïve participants during rest. Our analysis revealed that meditators tend to spend more time in two brain states that involve synchrony among cortical regions associated with sensory perception. Conversely, a brain state involving frontal areas associated with higher cognitive functions was detected less frequently in experienced meditators. These findings suggest that, by shifting attention towards enhanced sensory and embodied processing, MM effectively modulates the expression of functional network states at rest. These results support the suggested lasting effect of long-term MM on the modulation of resting-state networks, reinforcing its therapeutic potential for disorders characterized by imbalanced network dynamics. Moreover, this study reinforces the utility of analytic approaches from dynamical systems theory to extend current knowledge regarding brain activity and evaluate its response to interventions.
A pharmacist’s guide to conducting a systematic review
Authors: Rosario Natalie , Wang Elisabeth , Helbing Rachel
Published: September 2024

There is a lack of literature on how pharmacists should approach conducting a systematic review. Since the publication of the 2020 PRISMA updates to conducting a systematic review, a how-to guide has not been published. Pharmacists can contribute to the literature by conducting systematic reviews. This review provides guidance to pharmacists on conducting an evidence-based systematic review for publication. Previously published articles on systematic reviews reference the PRISMA 2009 statement. This article reviews publications that utilized the 2009 PRISMA statement and provides recommendations on how pharmacists may approach conducting a systematic review using the updated 2020 PRISMA statement. Pharmacists practice in a variety of settings and have the knowledge and skillset to contribute to evidence synthesis by conducting robust systematic reviews. This article guides pharmacists through the process of conducting a high-quality systematic review utilizing best practice strategies from previously published guides, pharmacist-specific recommendations, and utilizing the 2020 PRISMA statement.
Determinants of Creative Metacognitive Monitoring: Creativity, Personality, and Task-Related Predictors of Self-Assessed Creativity at Performance- and Response-Level
Authors: Lebuda Izabela , Hofer Gabriela , Benedek Mathias
Published: September 2024

The assessment of one's own cognitive processes during creative endeavors, known as creative metacognitive monitoring (CMC-M), can manifest in various ways. These include appraising task-related operations and performance (i.e., the performance level), as well as evaluating the ideas generated (i.e., the response level). The outcomes of this evaluation serve a crucial regulatory function, as they determine how the creative process is managed, specifically influencing the decision to persist or discontinue cognitive efforts. So far, investigations into CMC-M have predominantly concentrated on predicting the accuracy of one's performance or ideas, but less is known about what determines the level of self-assessments (including over- and underestimation) beyond the underlying performance. In fact, it was suggested that self-assessments of skills may be more closely intertwined with other factors, such as personality. To address these issues, we conducted an online study (N = 425) that explores the determinants of self-assessments in creative task performance and ideas in terms of creative ability (divergent thinking), real-life creativity (creative activities and achievements), core personality traits (intellect, openness, narcissism), surface personality characteristics (creative self-efficacy, creative personal identity, creative self-concept), and task-related factors (motivation and prior task experience). We discuss these findings in the context of a recently proposed systematic framework of creative metacognition (Lebuda & Benedek, 2023).
Comparative Performance Evaluation of Carbon & Basalt Fiber Reinforced Copper Composites for Brake Pads in Armoured Fighting Vehicles
Authors: Chadha Utkarsh , Khanna Mayank , Srivastava Divyansh , Selvaraj Senthil Kumaran , S Dhanalakshmi
Published: September 2024

Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) usually require durable brake pads with lesser wear and longevity. However, the currently deployed Copper MMC-based brake pads do not fully complement the requirements for an AFV. With the need for innovation, this research provides various recipes of brake pads with varying quantities of carbon or basalt reinforcement ranging from 0.25 wt% to 1.25%. However, the currently available literature does not provide sufficient evidence for using Basalt Fiber & Carbon fiber and the possible effects within an AFV’s environment. So, the formulations were tested, and compressed into green compact pin samples for experiments after sintering, like Vickers’ hardness test, Pin on Disc Wear Test, SEM analysis, EDX, and XRD analysis for validation. Additionally, modeling and simulation for brake pads and their assembly were done for 1.5 to 5 tonnes of load. This research provides a comparative study between Carbon and Basalt Fibers based copper samples for brake pad applications and high-performance applications like Armoured Fighting Vehicles.
What is in a label: Effects of labeling on the preference for plant-based products
Authors: Branković Marija , Budžak Anastasija
Published: September 2024

Our study investigated the effects of three labels on the preference for plant-based products: neutral (plant-based), vegan, and Lenten, referring to products safe to consume during religious fasting. We conducted two experiments to measure the effects of labeling on product preference (Study 1) and actual tasting preferences (Study 2). Labels did not affect the preference for the plant-based products in Study 1. In Study 2, the labels affected the preference for plant-based cheese, with Lenten and plant-based labels being slightly preferred over the vegan label. Labeling did not affect the tasting preference for plant-based milk or prosciutto. Across the two studies, the plant-based products were consistently favorably rated, regardless of the label. Plant-based milk emerged as the most preferred product in both studies. We also found that previous experience with plant-based products, as well as endorsement of animal exploitation, consistently predicted preferences for the products, irrespective of the label. These findings underscore the influence of labeling on some plant-based products while also revealing the overall minor impact of labeling on consumer preferences. We further discuss the absence of adverse effects of vegan labeling.
Preserved reward sensitivity following acquired brain injury: A pilot study in acute rehabilitation
Authors: Magee Katy , Cohen-Zimerman Shira , Grafman Jordan , Roth Elliot
Published: September 2024

AbstractObjectives: To test the behavioral and physiological effects of monetary rewards on a cognitive task during inpatient rehabilitation for acquired brain injury (ABI).Design: Two-arm, partially randomized, controlled trial. Setting: Acute rehabilitation facility Participants: 17 participants with acquired brain injuries (ABIs) and 14 non-impaired controls (NIC) Interventions: Study participants completed a Cued Reinforcement Response Time task (CRRT), asking participants to accurately and quickly respond to a target stimulus under three reward conditions: one dollar, one penny, or No Reward.Main Outcome Measures: Primary outcomes included accuracy rates, average response times, and measurement of electrodermal activity (EDA) levels. Secondary outcomes included self-reported levels of motivation, reward responsiveness, and depression (PHQ-8).Results: The ABI group responded significantly faster and more accurately when a reward was presented, in the first half of the task. No significant differences were found in the control group. Both groups showed an increase in EDA during the task compared to before and after.Conclusions: Inpatients with ABI can be motivated to do better in a cognitive task when given rewards. Increased levels of EDA also show reward sensitivity in the ABI population. These findings may have an impact on assessing and enhancing patient motivation in acute rehabilitation.
Translating Inter-country Adoption as Transcultural Communication
Authors: Bhattarai Achyutananda
Published: September 2024

This article attempts to explore transcultural communication through the translated version of “Inter-country Adoption” of the National Civil Code, 2017 ( the Muluki Dewani Samhita) Ain, 2074 BS). It observes the “Hague Adoption Convention, 1993” principles and the Manu’s idea of dharmaputra (adopted sob) mentioned in the “Manusmriti”, the law of Hindu, and its influence on the formation of adoption law in Nepal. The primary purpose of Nepali legal translation is to transfer Nepali legal culture for global communication. The cultural theory of translation developed by Lawrence Venuti and Marry Snell-Hornby and the equivalence theory of Eugene Nida and Peter Newmark are were used as the theoretical base for the study. The significance of this study is to the parents waiting for inter-country adoption and to the university students who have taken translation studies as their major subject. This article concludes that legal translation in Nepal is a strategy to deliver Nepali legal culture to the globe and vice versa.
“धृतराष्ट्र" खण्डकाब्यमा अङ्गीरस
Authors: अधिकारी Adhikari चक्रप्रसाद Chakraprasad
Published: September 2024

‘धृतराष्ट्र खण्डकाव्यमा अङ्गीरस’ शीर्षकको प्रस्तुत लेखमा सर्वप्रथम कवि घनश्याम कँडेलको  र उनको धृतराष्ट्र खण्डकाव्यको सामान्य परिचय दिइएको छ । विषयवस्तु प्रस्टयाउन अलग–अलग शीर्षक राखी धृतराष्ट्र खण्डकाव्यको कथावस्तुलाई सामान्य चिनारीका रूपमा प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ । अङ्गीरसको सामान्य परिचय दिई त्यसका उपकरणको चर्चा गर्दै आलम्बन र उद्दीपन विभाव, अनुभाव एवम व्यभिचारी भावको सान्दर्भिक चर्चा गरिएको छ । यस क्रममा धृतराष्ट्रलाई आलम्बनका रूपमा, महाभारतीय युद्वलाई उद्दीपनका रूपमा, धृतराष्ट्रका जीवनभोगाइलाई अनुभावका रूपमा, युद्घमा घटित घटनाबाट उत्पन्न चिन्ता, ग्लानी वितर्क, स्मृति आदिलाई व्यभिचारी भावका रूपमा प्रयोग गरिएको छ । प्राज्ञिक समस्याका रूपमा धृतराष्ट्र खण्डकाव्यमा कुन अङ्गीरसको प्रयोग गरिएको छ भन्ने समस्या राखी धृतराष्ट्र खण्डकाव्यमा प्रयुक्त अङ्गीरसको निरूपण गर्ने उद्देश्य किटान गरिएको छ । सामग्री सङ्कलन तथा विश्लेषणका क्रममा पुस्तकालयीय अध्ययनको उपयोग गरी विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । सैद्धान्तिक पर्याधारका रूपमा पूर्वीय वाङमयको रससिद्धान्तको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । यसअघि भए गरेका पूर्वकार्यको सामान्य चर्चा गरी विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । धृतराष्ट्र खण्डकाव्यको परिचय, रचनागर्भ लगायतका विश्लेषणीय पक्षलाई अँगाल्दै उक्त काव्यमा प्रयुक्त अङ्गीरस र अङ्गरसको विश्लेषण गरिएको छ । यसरी  धृतराष्ट्र खण्डकाव्य करुणरस अङ्गीरस तथा अन्य अङ्गरसको प्रयोग भएको रसयुक्त काव्य हो भन्ने निष्कर्षमा पुगिएको छ ।
सांस्कृतिक प्रचलनमा मगर जातिको मृत्यु संस्कार एक परिचय
Authors: पुन Pun डम्बरबहादुर Dambarbahadur
Published: September 2024

मगर मृत्यु संस्कारलाई मूल केन्द्र बनाएर तयार गरिएको यो लेख मूल रूपमा खाम भाषी मगर र त्यसमा पनि सल्यान आठ हजार क्षेत्रका मगरहरूको मृत्यु संस्कारमा केन्द्रित छ । नेपालका मगर जातिमा प्रचलित मृत्यु संस्कारका बारेमा सामान्य लेख रचना पाइए तापनि हालसम्म अनुसन्धानमूलक लेख तयार हुन नसक्नु यस अध्ययनको मूल समस्या हो । यही समस्यामा केन्द्रित भएर मगर जातिमा प्रचलित मृत्यु संस्कारको विवेचना गर्नु नै यस अध्ययनको उद्देश्य हो । यो गुणात्मक अध्ययन हो । यसमा वर्णनात्मक, नमुना छनोट र स्थलगत कार्य विधिको प्रयोग गरिएको छ । व्यक्तिको मृत्यु भएपछि शुद्धशान्ति नहुँदासम्म मगरहरूले सम्पन्न गर्ने मौलिक प्रकृतिको मृत्यु संस्कारको विवेचना यसमा गरिएको छ । मगरहरूले मृत्यु संस्कार स्थान हेरेर एकदिनदेखि १३ दिनसम्ममा सम्पन्न गर्ने गरेको पाइन्छ । मृत्यु संस्कार सम्पन्न गर्न मगरहरूले भान्जा, जवाइँ वा कुटुम्बलाई पुरेतका रूपमा राख्ने गरेको भेटिन्छ । मृतकका नाममा चढाइने दान, दक्षिणा पनि भान्जा, जवाइँ वा कुटुम्बलाई दिने गरेको देखिन्छ । मगर मृत्यु संस्कारमा शवयात्रा, दाहसंस्कार, किरिया बस्ने, झुसे थुर्ने, जुठो खाने, चिनो चौतारी बनाउने, कस्सापानी र सासपानी फेर्ने तथा ढोल्ने, पितृ मिसाउने, पितृ भोज दिने आदि कार्यहरू गरेको पाइन्छ । यस अध्ययनले नेपाली संस्कृतिका अध्येता तथा पाठकहरूलाई विशेष लाभ पुर्र्याउन सहयोग गर्ने देखिन्छ ।
Government Capacity of Levying Taxes in Peripheral Countries: The Example of Direct Taxation
Authors: Manig Winfried
Published: September 2024

Not Available.
Recent Demographic Experiences of Australia
Authors: Mathema Kanhayia
Published: September 2024

Not Available.
Demographic Characteristics of Family Planning Acceptors in Nepal
Authors: Pathak Ram Sharan
Published: September 2024

Not Available.
A Note on the Energy Policy of His Majesty's Government of Nepal
Authors: Ranjitkar Siddhi B.
Published: September 2024

Not available.
Beyond Borders: The Accelerating Momentum of Domestic Violence Research Worldwide
Authors: Neupane Dasarath , Lourdusamy Arputhem
Published: September 2024

This paper covers publication trends, co-author networks, and research keyword co-occurrences on academic research related to domestic violence between 2000 and 2023. Throughout these years, first, the number of published articles dealing with this topic was very limited, from just four articles in the year 2000 to 37 in 2013. Still, after an imposing surge in publications registered after 2013, particularly between 2020 and 2023, the numbers increased from 217 to 653, establishing a significantly increased impact on the reviewed issue at a global level. This network identifies some central figures in the research community, such as Gene Feder, Louise M. Howard, and Nicky Stanley among others. It underlines the existence of collaboration clusters around issues such as gender, domestic violence, mental health, and social work, hence emphasizing the very essence of interdisciplinary research. Through keyword co-occurrence analysis, the word cloud shows some central themes to include intimate partner violence and the effect of COVID-19 on different population focuses, including strong qualitative research methods. The second word cloud, that of author affiliation, demonstrates the concentration of research output by leading institutions, with a high volume emanating from the UK, but also global collaboration - significant contributions from universities in Australia being one of them. Domestic violence is a complicated issue that affects individuals and communities of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, educational backgrounds, and more. These terminological complications in defining domestic violence can result in confusion during the practice of identification, assessment, and intervention. This study follows a holistic approach to bibliometrics in reviewing scholarly literature on domestic violence by drawing on data from Lens.org along with the visualization tools of VOSviewer. Improvement in understanding the domestic violence research landscape, major contributors, collaboration patterns, and the gap in research is what this study attempts to address. A total of 92,443 documents in their study were filtered to 2,362 scholarly works that included research articles published from 1999 up to 2023. The findings indicate the important factors of institutions and countries, the necessity of interdisciplinary-wise collaboration, and emerging hotspots of research. A bibliometric approach emphasizes that for effective intervention and prevention, there is a need for systematic reviews and synthesis of the available literature to provide informed evidence-based policy and practice in the context of domestic violence.
Service Quality Variables and Customer Satisfaction at A Nepalese Commercial Bank
Authors: Ghimire Shiva Raj , Agarwal Nirdosh
Published: September 2024

Customer satisfaction is a critical component of banking strategy, which reflects customer sentiment towards an organization's offerings, emphasizing emotional attachment over mere satisfaction. This research investigates customer satisfaction in commercial banks of Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The study conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study using a quantitative research design, explicitly targeting 380 general customers of commercial banks in Kathmandu Valley through convenience sampling. Participants received a semi-structured questionnaire via email in Google Forms, encompassing inquiries on demographics, banking habits, and customer satisfaction. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 20, and a p-value below 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The investigation found that the study population appears to be young, as 46.6% of the participants are in the 18–30 age range and predominantly male (56.6%). Most respondents (88.4%) hold accounts with private banks. Among those experiencing ATM service-related problems, 45.5% encountered them most frequently. Despite this, overall customer satisfaction remains high. Customers are notably content with the bank's reliability, including timely service and accurate record-keeping. Conversely, dissatisfaction mainly stems from communication issues, particularly regarding timely interest rates and service updates. Customer satisfaction is significantly influenced by service quality factors such as reliability, responsiveness, empathy, assurance, and communication. These findings highlight the necessity of addressing service challenges to enhance customer satisfaction and service quality within Nepal's banking sector.
Unveiling the Link between Stress Levels and Job Performance among Women in Nepal Banking Sector
Authors: Yadav Indra
Published: September 2024

The banking sector in Nepal heavily relies on the contributions of female employees. However, concerns regarding the impact of stress levels on their job performance have emerged, given the industry's high-pressure nature and cultural dynamics. This study aims to explore the relationship between stress levels and productivity, efficiency, job satisfaction, and retention rates among female banking professionals in Nepal. A comprehensive investigation was conducted using a Likert scale questionnaire distributed among female employees at Nepal Bank I. The questionnaire assessed various dimensions of job performance, including interpersonal, job, and organizational performance. Spearman correlation analysis and regression techniques were employed to analyze the data and test hypotheses regarding the influence of stress factors on job performance. The study revealed moderate to strong positive correlations between stress factors (job burnout, occupational stress, and psychological stress) and different dimensions of job performance. All nine hypotheses proposed in the study were confirmed, indicating a significant impact of stress on job performance. Regression analysis further supported these findings, highlighting the positive influence of psychological and occupational stresses on organizational and interpersonal performance. The findings underscore the importance of addressing stress factors in the workplace to enhance the well-being and effectiveness of female banking professionals in Nepal. By implementing organizational support and gender-sensitive policies, institutions can create a conducive work environment, leading to increased job satisfaction, productivity, and retention rates among female employees. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence of the relationship between stress levels and job performance specifically among female employees in the banking sector of Nepal. The confirmation of hypotheses and the identification of positive correlations between stress factors and job performance dimensions offer valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers aiming to promote the well-being and effectiveness of female professionals in the industry.
Gender Differences in Usage of Pathao’s Two-Wheeler Services
Authors: Mahato Bikesh Kumar , Nepali Bijeta , Bhat Chudamani Singh
Published: September 2024

The study tests the significant difference in usage patterns of Pathao Services between two different groups: male and female. In this context, the Independent Samples t-Test has been used to test equality in the mean usage of Pathao Services for both groups with and without the assumption of equal and unequal variances. We tested the sample of 397 participants, and the variance between these groups was found to be unequal by the Levene's Test showing the significant difference. The results reveal a statistically significant mean difference in the use of Pathao Services between the two groups. Precisely, the average of difference for 0.199, at 95% confidence interval, falls within a range of 0.087 to 0.310 when variances are considered to be equal and within a range of 0.073 to 0.325 when variances are taken to be unequal. As a matter of fact, the p-values for both tests were below the conventional alpha level of 0.05, meaning the differences observed are significant. The results derived from unequal variances tests were considered more reliable because of the significant F-value obtained from Levene's Test.
These results therefore indicate that one group is using Pathao Services more than the other. The significant differences of usage would require further examination of demographic, socio-economic, or even behavioral reasons responsible for these differences and might be useful in service provision and intervention. This thus calls for more research to find the root causes of such and perhaps inform strategies to help improve service engagement across diverse user groups.
Korištenje morfoloških značajki sadnica obične bukve (Fagus sylvatica L.) za selekciju reprodukcijskog materijala iz provenijencija vjerojatno zahvaćenih klimatskim promjenama
Authors: Popović Vladan , Vemić Aleksandar , Rakonjac Ljubinko , Jovanović Sanja , Hadrović Sabahudin , Lučić Aleksandar
Published: September 2024

Global climate change causes the reduction of tree growth and spread of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forests, thus indicating the need to preserve tree abundance due to the changes that have occurred. The comparison of beech seedlings from various provenances in southeast and central Europe was carried out based on the dimensions of root collar diameter and height to select the proper starting material that would reduce the negative consequences of the climate. There have been statistically significant differences in root collar diameter and height between various seedlings tested in European provenances. Clear differentiation was recorded between European countries in the growth performances of one-year-old and two-year-old seedlings of F. sylvatica based on the nursery test. The study's results indicate the potential for producing adaptable beech reproductive material from various European provenances. This finding lays the groundwork for future precise analyses that aim to select provenances tolerant to changing climate conditions.
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP) Sequence: A Rare Case Report of an “Acardiac” Twin
Authors: Cook Amanda
Published: September 2024

A 32 year-old-pregnant female, presented to the labour and delivery department with contractions and leaking fluid. A vaginal mass was noted on digital examination. Obstetrical ultrasound demonstrated a twin pregnancy with a normal male fetus and a dysmorphic fetus with cardiac activity. Cesarean section was performed due to premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and ultrasound findings. A normal live male infant was delivered, required minimal neonatal care, and is healthy to date. A non-viable anomalous twin and the shared placenta was sent for autopsy. Pathology diagnosis was twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence and hemiacardius twin. TRAP sequence was a prenatal differential diagnosis but seemed unlikely with uncharacteristic findings and rare incidence. This case report emphasizes the importance of early and accurate ultrasound detection of multiple pregnancies, fetal autopsy, and the complexity of TRAP sequence.
An Echocardiographic Guide to Distinguish a Rare Cardiac Abnormality: Case Study of Left Ventricular Diverticulum and Review of the Literature
Authors: Gulati Vikas , Na Marcello
Published: September 2024

The ventricular diverticulum is a rare cardiac condition with characteristics of a localized aneurysm from the cardiac chamber. This abnormality may exist either in isolation or with other cardiac defects. Clinically, patients with such a condition are often asymptomatic; however, fatal complications can arise.1 Diagnosis can be established by two-dimensional (2-D) echocardiography and supported by other diagnostic modalities. This article presents a case study with congenital left ventricular (LV) diverticulum from a 2-D echocardiographic approach and aims to guide cardiac sonographers to make an appropriate diagnosis from differential pathologies.