bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Políticas de inclusión laboral de las mujeres en el sector privado en el Ecuador, desde la Constitución del 2008
Authors: Guanga Torres Danna Alejandra
Published: October 2023

Este artículo científico se enfoca en la paridad de género en la esfera laboral privado, en el cual, en primer lugar, se desarrolla un análisis histórico del rol desempeñado por la mujer en el trabajo, desde los pueblos prehistóricos hasta el siglo XXI, así como los derechos establecidos en este ámbito. Se contextualiza además algunos temas, entre ellos: la paridad de género, la discriminación y la perspectiva de género, desde un punto de vista femenino, por las autoras y abogadas Alda Facio y Marcela Lagarde. Posteriormente se observa normativa y jurisprudencia nacional e internacional, que ha establecido enfoque de género con el objetivo de acabar con la discriminación, aunque los hechos y resultados reflejan una notable discriminación hacia la mujer. También se analiza cierto enfoque androcéntrico en normativas nacionales como el Código de Trabajo y las limitaciones en el ámbito privado laboral como la "Ley para prevenir y erradicar la violencia contra las mujeres". Finalmente, se examinan diferentes indicadores que reflejan la realidad laboral de la mujer en el Ecuador, desde el 2008 hasta junio del 2023.
How cultural awareness influences senior year students to achieve curricular standards through Ecuadorian literature
Authors: Lara Ramirez Andrea Aurora , López López Jacqueline Elizabeth
Published: October 2023

English proficiency is a global necessity, and Ecuador is no exception, where it has been integrated into the education curriculum to enhance language skills. However, student performance in English has remained below the desired level, falling short of the B1 proficiency standard set by the Ecuadorian Curriculum. This research focuses on assessing the influence of cultural awareness on EFL high school students through the integration of Ecuadorian literature, with the goal of aiding them in achieving the B1 proficiency level by the culmination of their senior year. For this end a survey was administered to thirty (30) high school senior students at an all-girls high school in the city of Cuenca to ascertain their stance on the incorporation of cultural material related to Ecuadorian literature in English classes following the implementation of a demonstration class. Employing a mixed-method approach, quantitative data were gathered through surveys, while qualitative insights were gleaned via open-ended questions. The findings convey a notable interest among students in embracing local literary works within their English classes, with a substantial proportion expressing a distinct preference for this pedagogical approach. These results underscore the potential of culturally relevant pedagogical strategies in language instruction.
La consulta tributaria: ¿un medio alternativo de solución de controversias?
Authors: Zhiminaycela León Erick Santiago , Romero Jarrín Fabián Alejandro
Published: October 2023

Este artículo se centra en la consulta tributaria y los Medios Alternativos de Solución de Controversias (MASC) en el contexto legal ecuatoriano. Comienza explorando los antecedentes de la consulta tributaria y su introducción en Ecuador en 1976, reforzando su importancia en 1998 y con la nueva Constitución en 2008. Luego, se define la consulta tributaria como un recurso para que los contribuyentes tengan claridad sobre la calificación imponible de su situación. Se basa en el derecho de petición y busca garantizar la seguridad jurídica. Se comparten características de los MASC, como la voluntariedad, la naturaleza contractual, la adaptabilidad a los casos y el enfoque preventivo para evitar conflictos o resolverlos pacíficamente. Sin embargo, se destacan diferencias fundamentales, como la naturaleza unilateral de la consulta tributaria y la capacidad de las partes para llegar a acuerdos voluntarios en los MASC. En última instancia, se concluye que, a pesar de algunas similitudes, la consulta tributaria y los MASC son conceptos distintos en la práctica legal, con diferencias fundamentales en la forma en que se llega a la resolución de conflictos. La consulta tributaria se basa en decisiones unilaterales de la administración tributaria, mientras que los MASC se basan en acuerdos voluntarios entre las partes involucradas.
Concept Of The Night And The Day In The Quran
Authors: Barmawi Mahral , Muhammad Muhammad
Published: October 2023

Night and day is a dualism of time that comes and goes in human life. God makes night and day with various virtues for humans so that they understand and live life well. However, the fact that some people do not work and use the time of the night and day correctly according to the Koran. Thus, this study aims to find out the concepts of al-layl and al-nah?r in the Koran, the efficiency and effectiveness of al-layl and al-nah?r as well as the wisdom of these two times in life. The methodology used is qualitative research with descriptive methods. The main source is in the form of the Koran al-karim by studying the verses of al-layl and al-nah?r. Data processing techniques carried out in three ways, namely: data reduction; collect and look for the core verses of al-layl and al-nah?r from the aspects studied, display data; systematically summarize the verses of al-layl and al-nah?r, verification of data; draw conclusions about al-layl and al-nah?r. The results obtained indicate that the work done at night is coercive and the work done during the day is a demand and a necessity. Thus, this shows that the night is a dark state and the day is a bright state. God makes the night to rest, sleep and calm down, and the day to work and try to find the necessities of life. Therefore, night and day for humans as a time to strike a balance between rest and activity, the momentum to carry out kindness and obedience, and to improve the quality of self through worship, work, and study The God verses.
Analisis Kualitas Website Resmi Penanggulangan Covid-19 di Indonesia Dengan Menggunakan Metode Pieces
Authors: Hibatullah Annas Luthfi , Khuntari Diana
Published: October 2023

The existence of the internet is inseparable from the life of modern society that relies on it as the primary source for information, such as websites. The use of the website is one of the government's efforts to disseminate information about Covid-19. Then Indonesia Government has covid19.go.id, an official website that becomes the major source for Covid-19 information. One of the determinants for the information quality is the website quality as a medium for that information. Thus, this study aims to analyze the quality of the Covid-19 countermeasures website. This study used descriptive qualitative method and collected data through interviews, observation, and documentation. The approach used to analyze the website quality is PIECES which consists of 6 indicators, namely: Performance, Information, Economy, Control, Efficiency, and Service. The resource person for this research is a system analyst working for National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) and for the Covid-19 Task Force to manage the Covid-19 website. The results of the study using the 6 PIECES indicators show that: 1) the website has a performance with a value of C or average because the size of the website is quite large and the loading time is 3.7 seconds, however, no errors are found; 2) the information presented is complete, useful, and in line with the visitors needs; 3) economically, the website has a positive impact on society and for entrepeneur to adapt their business to the existing regulations; 4) control of the website is carried out by several parties and the website has also achieved three international certificates from three different institutions; 5) in terms of efficiency, the website functions properly, but there are several features that cannot be used; 6) the website service is good since it provides a comfortable browsing experience. To improve the quality of the website, it is necessary to increase performance and improve several features.
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FOR MEKAAR CUSTOMERS OF PT PERMODALAN NASIONAL MADANI SEMARANG
Authors: Hakim Mohammad Rizal
Published: October 2023

Specialised financial institutions consisting of several institutions or companies established to fulfil specific tasks and functions, usually related to support government programmes for the community’s welfare. One of specialised financial institution is PT Permodalan Nasional Madani Semarang. It is a state-owned financial institution established as a commitment by the government to develop, promote and maintain MSMEs and Co-operatives. Therefore, this research aims to find out the effective method to overcome communication problems among customers due to the distinctiveness of Mekaar customers. The approach used is a descriptive qualitative approach which uses purposive sampling techniques combined with deductive data analysis. The results indicate that intents communication with customers regarding financing at Meekar co-operative is conducted to prevent defaults by customers in the future. In addition, assistance to customers must also be provided so that PT PNM policies can be implemented properly and customers are able to conduct non-cash transactions to reduce the risk of loss and so on.
MARKETING MIX STRATEGY TO INCREASE MICROFINANCE DISTRIBUTION AT PT PERMODALAN NASIONAL MADANI INDRAMAYU
Authors: Irmana
Published: October 2023

Marketing strategies will be effective if supported by the right marketing mix strategy. One of the business units of PT Permodalan Nasional Madani Indramayu is required to contribute by achieving branch income in accordance with the predetermined target. Revenue optimization can be achieved by maximizing the distribution of financing to ultra-micro, micro and small businesses. This research aims to determine the effect of marketing mix (product, price, place, promotion, people, physical evidence, and process) on the decision to become a microfinance customer at PT Permodalan Nasional Madani Indramayu so that the right marketing mix strategy can be determined to increase the distribution of microfinance at the company. This research is quantitative with a correlational approach. In addition, the sampling technique used in this research is slovin technique. Research uses 2 variables. The dependent variable used the customer’s decision, while the independent variable, that is, the variable that is used as the cause of changes or that affects the dependent variable, is the marketing mix which includes product, physical evidence, people, process, promotion, place, and price.
THE FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYEE RETENTION
Authors: Sovannara Tuy , Sovang Long , Bunteng Long
Published: October 2023

Employee retention is a key success factor for organizations worldwide. Human resource management issues include curriculum development, employee capacity building, and lifelong learning. This manuscript proposes a conceptual framework for defining the relationship among curriculum development, employee capacity building, lifelong learning, career development, career success, and employee retention in the ACLEDA banking sector. Thus, this manuscript aims to determine the possibility of enhancing employee retention for employees in the banking sector in the ACLEDA bank sectors through curriculum development, employee capacity building, lifelong learning, career development, and career success opportunities granted to them by the organization. From this point of view, the service organization’s ability to retain talented employees and the low turnover rate can cause great inconvenience to the organization. The purposive sampling technique applies to collect data for this study. The research design for the current study is quantitative, with 453 participants. Item-Objective Congruence and Cronbach’s Alpha were employed to validate the constructs. Then, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to verify convenient and discriminant validity and goodness of fit indices. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was carried out to test the relationship among variables. The results of this paper examine the relationship among curriculum development, employee capacity building, lifelong learning, career development, and career success as critical factors affecting employee retention in the banking sector in Cambodia. The results of SEM indicated that curriculum development, employee capacity building, lifelong learning, career development, and career success as critical factors regarding the organization’s ability to retain its employees.
التخطيط الاستراتيجي (أسلوب فايفر) بالإبتكار التسويقي: دراسة تحليلية في شركة إبلال للمستلزمات الطبية
Authors: عبد الامير فاطمة , جاسم طارق
Published: October 2023

يهدف هذا البحث إلى بيان  مدى فاعلية استخدام التخطيط الاستراتيجي بأسلوب فايفر في تحسين الإبتكار التسويقي لغرض مساعدة الشركة المبحوثة على تبني اسلوب استراتيجي فعال و يساهم في تعزيز الإبتكار التسويقي ، و يهدف البحث ايضاً إلى التعرف على حقيقة الترابط بين متغيري البحث (التخطيط الاستراتيجي بأسلوب فايفر، والإبتكار التسويقي) ، و قد جرى جمع البيانات عن طريق توزيع استبانة اعدت لهذا الغرض  إذ تمثل مجتمع البحث في شركة إبلال للمستلزمات الطبية في مدينة بغداد أما عينة البحث قد تضمنت المدراء في الشركة ، و من أجل الوصول إلى النتائج التي تحقق هدف البحث تم صياغة فرضية رئيسة تفرعت منها اربعة فرضيات فرعية تم اختبار الفرضيات من خلال مجموعة من الأساليب و الأدوات الاحصائية (الوسط الحسابي ، الانحراف المعياري ، معامل الاختلاف) و الاداة الاحصائية الاستدلالية (معامل سبيرمان، وجوتمان) وقد توصل الباحث الى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات و من ابرزها: ان الشركة المبحوثة تستخدم اسلوب فايفر في تحسين الابتكارات التسويقية و لكن بصورة غير كافية ، بالإضافة إلى قلة الاهتمام في توظيف الأسلوب في الإبتكار بطرق التسعير و التوزيع ، و استناداً الى ما سبق يوصي الباحث بضرورة الاهتمام الاضافي بالابتكار في طرق التوزيع و التسعير بشكل يلاءم توجهها و يحسن مركزها التنافسي و المزيد من الترويج لمنتجاتها واجهزتها عبر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي لتحفيز العملاء الحاليين و المحتملين لإقتناء اجهزة ومنتجات الشركة.
تأثير القوة الناعمة في تحقيق الرضا الوظيفي: دراسة استطلاعية في مديرية تربية محافظة الانبار
Authors: محمود سعد , معيشر احمد , مصطفى ابراهيم , عواد محمود
Published: October 2023

تنبع اهمية البحث الحالي من دوره في معرفة مدى تأثير القوة الناعمة كمتغير مستقل في تحقيق الرضا الوظيفي كمتغير تابع في مديرية تربية الانبار، اذ يسعى البحث الى معرفة كيفية الافادة من اساليب القرارات الرشيدة المتبعة من قبل اصحاب القرار من اجل ترسيخ مبادئ الرضا الوظيفي لدى العاملين في مديرية تربية المحافظة، وقد اعتمد الباحثين على المنهج الوصفي التحليلي لإنجاز بحثهم، اذ تم اختبار عدد من الفرضيات الرئيسية والفرعية لبيان علاقات الارتباط والتأثير بين المتغيرين ، من اجل التوصل الى إجابات عن التساؤلات  الخاصة بمشكلة البحث، تم اختيار عينة قصدية عمدية تمثلت ب (36) شخصاً من اصحاب القرار في مديرية تربية محافظة الانبار، وتم الاعتماد الاستبانة كأداة رئيسة  في جمع وتحليل البيانات ، اذ تم تحليل ومعالجة البيانات وفق البرنامج الاحصائي (SPSS)، باستخدام مجموعة من الوسائل الإحصائية مثل (الوسط الحسابي ، الانحراف المعياري الموزون والاهمية النسبية)، وتوصل البحث الى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات اهمها  علاقة ارتباط وتأثير قوي بين القوة الناعمة والرضا الوظيفي في مديرية تربية الانبار وهذا يعني وجود اهتمام واضح من قبل اصحاب القرار في مديرية تربية الانبار بعملية الاتصال والتواصل بين افراد المنظمة فضلاً عن المهارات الاخرى من اجل تحقيق الرضا الوظيفي لمنظمتهم ، اما ابرز التوصيات التي توصل اليها البحث هي  يتوجب على المنظمة تشجيع روح العمل الجماعي بين افراد المنظمة من اجل الوصول الى الاهداف المرجوة .

الكلمات المفتاحية: القوة الناعمة ، الرضا الوظيفي , مديرية تربية الانبار
The Impact of adopting Balanced Score card- Environmental Social Responsibility Indicator in achieving qualified financial projects (Central Bank of Iraq CBI as a case study)
Authors: عبود رشا
Published: October 2023

Problem Statement: economic environment differs than before, due to the rapid strategic changes and high level of demand for qualified services and/ or goods, that leads to another sense of competing among businesses, especially in last decades of 20th century, business environment involved in globalization to response and satisfy customers depending on the interaction between society as (external environment) and business’s infrastructure as (internal environment). These changes need a rapid response that means using new systems in planning strategies, organizing, leading and controlling as well to sustain and survive.

 Methodology: it is a descriptive paper that analyze the results through depending on non- experimental design through three (retrospective, longitudinal, and cross- sectional) indicators to examine environmental social responsibility ESP as one of balanced score card perspectives. Results: there is a positive impact of adopting ESRP to achieve qualified financial projects. Conclusion: the interlinkage between external environment (society) and internal one (business infrastructure) is very tight, but the horizon to understand this tight relationship is still fuzzy, due to the dynamic changes of those interlinkages and more efforts have to be done to enrich this phenomenon.
The role of experimental marketing in enhancing customer confidence: A field study in Zayouna Mall
Authors: الخزرجي Mohammed , Abdul Ghafoor Qutiba , صالح Mustafa
Published: October 2023

The current research tries to test the nature of the relationship between experiential marketing in enhancing customer confidence and providing a model that can be applied in the Iraqi environment on a large scale. Formulating the research problem, expressed in the following question: Is there a relationship between experimental marketing and its dimensions in enhancing customer confidence? Therefore, the research seeks to study the sub-variables of experimental marketing and to show the extent of their contribution to gaining the customer's trust and to determine the type and nature of the relationship between experimental marketing and customer confidence. The researchers relied on the field study method and the descriptive analytical approach in completing the study and achieving its objectives. The researchers randomly sampled mall customers to conduct a survey of opinions using the questionnaire form, and the number of respondents reached (181) individuals. The data was analyzed using the spss v.26 statistical analysis program, and the structural equation was built by AMOS V.22. Appropriate statistical measures were used to test hypotheses. The research concluded that there is a relationship Impact and correlation between experiential marketing and customer confidence
Implementasi Pendidikan Anti Korupsi Dalam Tatanan Sistem Sosial Untuk Memperkuat Keadaban Kewarganegaraan
Authors: Sebayang Debora Patricia , Pitoewas Berchah , Halim Abdul
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan Implementasi Pendidikan Antikorupsi, penerapan nilai-nilai Pendidikan Antikorupsi menerapkan nilai-nilai Pendidikan Antikorupsi oleh guru sebelum mereka menagajarkannya kepada peserta didik dan hubungannya dengan keadaban kewarganegaraan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Teknik pengambilan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Adapun teknik analisis data dimulai dengan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Nilai yang terdapat dalam pendidikan antikorupsi sangat berkaitan dengan adab warga negara. Pendidikan Antikorupsi merupakan salah satu usaha yang diberikan kepada masyarakat untuk memberikan pengetahuan, nilai moral, sikap, serta keterampilan yang mereka butuhkan sehingga dapat mengurangi peluang mereka melakukan korupsi. Dalam Pendidikan Anti Korupsi terdapat 9 nilai dimana nilai ini merupakan nilai yang dikenalkan oleh lembaga KPK. Kesembilan nilai ini antara lain Jujur, Peduli, Tanggung Jawab, Kerja Keras, Mandiri, Sederhana, Berani. Disiplin, dan Adil. Kesembilan nilai antikorupsi saling berkaitan dengan nilai atau adab warga negara yang didalamnya memuat norma yang ada dalam masyarakat yaitu norma agama, norma sosial, norma kesusilaan, dan norma hukum.
Die Persistenz der Ordnung
Authors: Abdin Eimen
Published: October 2023

Society is fundamentally political and contingent. And yet politics is a tough and energy-sapping struggle for hegemony, and the foundations of the social order appear unshakeable despite various attempts at change. Drawing on Ernesto Laclau's formulation of a theory of hegemony and discourse and its Heideggerian continuation by Oliver Marchart, Eimen Abdin shows the persistence underlying every order, which must be taken into account during political upheaval. In this study, starting from the ontology of the political implied by Laclau and revealed by Marchart, Abdin designs an ontology of power that follows on from Heidegger.
Effects of Emotional Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy on Cognitive Emotion Regulation in Patients with Bipolar II Disorder
Authors: Kalantarian Elham , Homaei Rezvan , Dasht Bozorgi Zahra
Published: October 2023

Background: Patients with bipolar disorder suffer from different problems, including emotional disorders, e.g., the loss of emotional self-regulation. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of emotional schema therapy and dialectical behavior therapy on emotional self-regulation in patients with bipolar II disorder (BP-II). Methods: This was an experimental study with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The research population comprised patients with BP-II who visited the counseling and psychology centers of Dezful (Iran) in 2022. A sample of 45 eligible patients was purposively selected and randomly allocated to three groups. Each of the two experimental groups received twelve 90-minute sessions of emotional schema therapy and eleven 90-minute sessions of dialectical behavior therapy, while the control group was on the waiting list. The data were collected using the Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) and analyzed using the analysis of covariance with the Bonferroni post-hoc test in SPSS v. 26. Results: In the emotional schema therapy group, the mean ± standard deviation (SD) of the post-test scores of adaptive and maladaptive emotional self-regulation were 20.60 ± 2.99 and 12.66 ± 2.22, respectively. Moreover, in the dialectical behavior therapy group, the mean ± SD of the post-test scores of adaptive and maladaptive emotional self-regulation were 21.60 ± 3.33 and 14.13 ± 2.35, respectively. Both interventions significantly reduced maladaptive emotional self-regulation and significantly increased adaptive emotional self-regulation in the patients with BP-II, compared to the control group (P < 0.001). Conclusions: Emotional schema therapy and dialectical behavior therapy improved emotional self-regulation in patients with BP-II. Therapists and healthcare professionals can thus administer both methods and other effective methods to improve health-related traits, especially self-regulation, in patients with BP-II.
Simulación numérica de procesos de compactación y extrusión de materiales pulverulentos: aplicación a la pulvimetalurgia industrial
Authors:   , Weyler Pérez Rafael
Published: October 2023

Uno de los principales problemas asociados a la fabricación de piezas sinterizadas se debe a la pérdida de homogeneidad en las propiedades del aglomerado obtenido durante el proceso de compactación. Por ello, es primordial encontrar una secuencia de compactación apropiada durante la fase de diseño que haga factible la producción de la pieza. Es en este entorno donde la simulación por ordenador está empezando a ser empleada con la finalidad de ser una herramienta complementaria que ayude a encontrar la secuencia de compactación óptima con el mínimo número de pruebas experimentales, ayudando a reducir de esta forma los costes del proceso.

Actualmente, la investigación destinada a la simulación numérica del proceso de compactación se centra principalmente en la etapa de prensado. Sin embargo, existen numerosos casos prácticos en los que antes de prensar es necesario efectuar un movimiento previo de los punzones con la finalidad de reubicar el polvo para llenar la cámara de compactación. Este proceso, denominado transporte de cámaras o transferencia, resulta relevante tanto para definir la secuencia óptima de compactación como para predecir correctamente la distribución final de las propiedades del compacto.
La tesis se centra en la ampliación y mejora de la simulación numérica de la fase de compactación de pulvimateriales, considerando adicionalmente las etapas de transporte de cámaras y transferencia, con la finalidad de facilitar y mejorar el desarrollo y diseño de lo proceso de compactación. La tesis forma parte de una línea de investigación de más largo alcance destinada a la simulación numérica de todo el proceso de fabricación. En este sentido, el trabajo desarrollado incorpora el estudio de nuevas etapas que intervienen durante la compactación, aumentando el realismo de los procesos simulados.
Con este propósito, las líneas de trabajo desarrolladas se pueden se pueden resumir en los siguientes puntos:
·Formulación de un modelo matemático capaz de simular de forma conjunta la fase de transferencia/transporte de cámaras y la fase de prensado. El modelo propuesto constituye una generalización del modelo desarrollado en el estudio de la fase de prensado por considerarlo válido para describir el comportamiento del pulvimaterial durante la etapa intermedia/final del prensado.
·Implementación del modelo numérico, contemplando la posibilidad de reproducir movimientos sin compactación.
·Ampliación y mejora del código informático desarrollado para el estudio de la fase de prensado. Entre ellas, el desarrollo de una estrategia de remallado automático apropiada para los procesos de compactación.
·Validación de la herramienta propuesta.
An Analysis of figurative language in the poem The Phoenix and the Turtle by William Shakespeare
Authors: Said Ratna
Published: October 2023

This research aims to figure out figurative language that used in the phoenix and the turtle works of Shakespeare . This study used library research, which focus on literal and non-literal meaning of figurative languages to make it easier to classifying data. The technique of analysis of the data is by reading, identifying, understanding, finding, and making conclusion every poems.The results of the study shows that the most dominant figurative  language in the selected poems are seven Metaphor/alegory, eleven personification, theree simile and two symbol.
Implementation of the Independent Learning Curriculum in Islamic Religious Education Subjects at MTs Negeri 2 Surakarta
Authors: Hanani Umi , Rohmadi Yusuf
Published: October 2023

The independent curriculum is a curriculum with intracurricular learning various kinds so that students can be more optimal and have concepts and strengthen them competence he has. This research aims to determine the implementation of the independent learning curriculum in Islamic religious education subjects. This research uses field research by collecting data through observation, interviews and documentation, and the validity of the data is tested using triangulation of sources and methods. The results of this research are that the implementation of the meedeka learning curriculum in Islamic religious education subjects is good, starting with carrying out diagnostic assessments related to readiness, students' interest in mapping, determining essential material, preparing systematic learning implementation plans, and the use of differentiated learning. i.e differentiation of content, process, product and environment. And the last one is carrying out evaluations such as providing motivation and assignments. Therefore, students can follow the learning process well because the learning model implemented has strong support from the school, this can be proven by the supporting facilities and infrastructure provided by the school.
Implementation of the Problem Based Learning Strategy in the Subject of Aqidah Morals at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Babussalam, Banjarmasin City
Authors: Amin Muhammad Rasyid
Published: October 2023

This research aims to determine the implementation of the problem-based learning (PBL) strategy in the Aqidah Akhlak subject at Madrasah Tsanawiyah Babussalam, Banjarmasin City. This research is motivated by the large number of teachers who simply teach about the material in class without relating it to problems that are close to the environment around students. A qualitative approach with field study methods was applied in this research because it will explain how the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the implementation of problem-based learning strategies in the Aqidah Akhlak subject were implemented by MTs Babussalam teachers in Banjarmasin City. The results of this research are that in the planning process, teachers prepare learning plans, formulate problems systematically, and adapt them to the material. Meanwhile, in its implementation, the teacher presents the problem and asks students to discuss and analyze it according to their respective points of view. For the evaluation part, the teacher uses oral and written tests held at the end of the lesson as material for reflection and to determine students' understanding of the material taught. Apart from that, the evaluation shows the effectiveness of using this problem-based learning strategy in the Aqidah Akhlak subject so that it can be applied to other subjects at the Madrasah Tsanawiyah level.
Enhancing the Lifetime of WSN Using a Modified Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Elfarra Belal K. , Salha Mamoun A. , Rasheed Raed S. , Aldahdooh Jehad , AbuSamra Aiman Ahmed
Published: October 2023

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have been extensively used in various fields, such as health, defense, education, and industrial applications, to collect and transmit environmental data to the base station. However, energy efficiency is a significant challenge in WSNs, as data transmission is typically limited to a single route, leading to excessive energy consumption by the nodes along that route. This can lead to a decrease in the network's overall efficiency and effectiveness. To address this issue, this study aims to extend the lifespan of WSNs by optimizing route selection based on three variables: residual node energy, distance to the base station, and number of shared neighbors. In this paper, the authors propose three systematic approaches, namely Energy-Aware ACO Routing (EACO), Cost-Effective ACO Routing (CEACO), and Cost-Efficient Node Replacement Strategies ACO (CERACO), to enhance the lifetime of WSNs. These approaches consider various factors such as cost, energy consumption, replacement, and reliability. The paper provides a practical guide for researchers and practitioners to overcome the challenges related to energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in WSNs. Experimental results demonstrate that the first dead node occurs later with the proposed methods than with the traditional Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm.
RECREATING MORPHOLOGY FOR IMPROVED CLASS IV RESTORATIONS
Authors: Abbas Meriem
Published: October 2023

The fractured incisor is a common occurrence in general dental practice. Achieving a positive aesthetic outcome and maximising bond strength is central to patient satisfaction and ensuring restoration longevity. Correct shade selection and the reproduction of natural anatomy in composite resin can be challenging in the anterior labial segments where the human eye’s ability to detect asymmetry plays an important role. An understanding of tooth morphology and how to replicate it will aid in this procedure. This article aims to describe a step-by-step approach towards successful morphological replication in Class IV composite resin restorations. Composite shade selection, placement techniques and polishing methods will be covered.
Reimagining Teaching for Hope and Justice: Teaching Practices for an Anti-racist Classroom
Authors: Wellington Dianne , Walker Amy
Published: October 2023

In a call for a reimagining of English language arts classrooms that center Black and Brown students, two former teachers offer three anti-racist teaching practices that decenter whiteness and foster hope and justice.
A Brave New World Requires Courage: New Directions for Literacy Research and Teaching
Authors: Appleman Deborah
Published: October 2023

I offer a meditation on current challenges faced by literacy educators and researchers and uses those challenges to suggest new directions for the field. Citing the precipitous decline in interest in the humanities and the field of literacy education, I consider the significance of tools such as ChatGPT for the teaching of writing. I explore the significance of out-of-school literacies and the linguistic diversity of today’s students in terms of their implications for literacy instruction. I also remind us of the chilling political climate in which we find ourselves, especially with regard to LGBTQ+ identities. Given these contemporary challenges, I suggest that we in the field of literacy education rethink the nature of writing instruction, restructure our research paradigm to be more inclusive and democratic, and continue to be forceful political advocates for pedagogies, practices, and policies that will ensure a just and equitable literacy education for all.
But These Are Our Stories! Critical Conversations about Bans on Diverse Literature
Authors: McKoy Lowery Ruth
Published: October 2023

The field of children’s literature has been adversely affected by the current alarming resurgence of book banning across the United States. Book banning has become the grandstanding stage for individuals on different political platforms to institute their desire to silence issues and people; most of these banned books share experiences that differ from mainstream white society. In their zest to muzzle others and create a dogmatic uniformity to a majority white mainstream, some parents and their political allies have targeted books they deem inappropriate, books that celebrate the kaleidoscope of races, cultures, and mores that make up the US. This essay examines the current wave of banning children’s books and the reasoning behind this trend. I argue that this trend of reader suppression seeks to silence minoritized voices and prevent critical conversations. Finally, I make a call to action for educators to share diverse stories so young readers, especially Black and Brown children, can see representations of themselves in books and other media.
Literacy Research, Systems Thinking, and Climate Change
Authors: Beach Richard
Published: October 2023

This article posits the need for literacy research on teachers’ and students’ use of systems thinking for studying climate change. Drawing on sociocultural activity theory of learning, it perceives the need for engaging in systems thinking given the negative impacts of energy, transportation and community design, agriculture and food production, and economics and politics systems themselves on ecosystems—for example, the negative effects of fossil fuel energy systems on emissions production. Researchers could analyze teachers’ and/or students’ use of the following components derived from activity theory for analyzing these systems: objects and outcomes, roles, tools, rules and norms, and beliefs and discourses. For example, teachers and students may employ language for naming phenomena about climate change, responding to literature, engaging in media production, or using emissions mapping tools to critique status-quo systems and use those tools to portray ways of transforming those systems. They may also engage in critical inquiry of rules and norms or beliefs and discourses derived from capitalist economic systems that promote excessive consumption with detrimental environmental impacts and attempts in the political system to resist instruction on climate change.
Surgical management of Coarctation of the Aorta in the Pediatric Population: A fifteen-year experience
Authors: SALIAJ Kristi , BABOCI Arben , RISTA Elvana , VESHTI Altin , KUCI Saimir
Published: October 2023

Coarctation of the aorta is one of the most commonly encountered congenital heart defects (CHD), in the pediatric population. It is defined as a hemodynamically significant stenosis of the descending aorta, typically at the site of insertion of ductus arteriosus. It has an estimated incidence of 4-6 cases per 100,000 births, accounting for 5-8% of all congenital heart defects [1-4]. According to The New England Regional Infant Cardiac Program (NERICP), coarctation of the aorta is the fourth most common defect requiring surgery during the first year of life [5]. It can present as an isolated lesion or coexist with other cardiac or extra-cardiac congenital defects. The most common one include bicuspid aortic valve, patent ductus arteriosus, ventricular septal defect, mitral stenosis, berry aneurysms in the circle of Willis [6-8]. Clinical presentation is heterogenous, varying from asymptomatic to congestive heart failure, acute pulmonary edema and cardiogenic shock, depending on the degree of coarctation, the development of collateral circulation and age at presentation [9]. During the neonatal period patients may present with circulatory collapse and pulmonary edema, reduced or absent peripheral pulses, tachypnea, lethargy and progressive metabolic acidosis [9-13]. In early childhood, they present primarily with symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF) including tachypnea, irritability, sweating, feeding difficulties and failure to thrive [9-13]. In adolescence and adulthood patients may be asymptomatic, presenting with non-specific symptoms including exercise intolerance, fatigue and cramps in the lower limbs, recurrent headaches, epistaxis, vertigo, tinnitus, high blood pressure and difference in blood pressure between arms and legs and reduced or absent peripheral pulses [9-13]. Treatment options for coarctation of the aorta include both surgery and catheter-based procedures. Several surgical techniques have been developed including extended resection with end-to-end anastomosis, prosthetic patch aortoplasty, subclavian patch aortoplasty, interposition grafting and extraanatomic bypass grafting [9-11,13-18]. Catheter-based approaches include balloon angioplasty and stenting. The choice is based on the age at presentation, the type of coarctation, and the presence of associated anomalies, as well as other patient-specific characteristics.
Rehabilitation of spastic tetraplegia in pediatrics: advantages of hydro-kinesitherapy
Authors: DERVISHALIAJ Franceska
Published: October 2023

Background: At the base of this study there is the rehabilitation of spastic tetraplegia observed in a pediatric setting. Spastic tetralgia is a severe form of cerebral palsy (PCI), including all four limbs and characterized by rigidity or permanent contraction of the affected muscles. The latter is a persistent but not immutable disorder of posture and movement due to alterations in brain function due to pre-, peri- or post-natal causes, before the growth and development of the central nervous system is completed. Objective: To demonstrate how a treatment of at least 6 months can give satisfactory results, even in pathological conditions such as tetraplegia. Attention is paid to treatment methods, and therefore to the rehabilitation of this pathology from the point of view of physio-kinesitherapy. Methodology: An investigation and an experimental study was conducted using interviews and treatments of referred patients 2-10 years old. The interviews were carried out with parents coming from Tirana and suburbs. Data collected showed us the specific needs of each child living with the family and it was created a tailored rehabilitation plan for each of them. Results: Despite suffering from a severe condition, there have been significant improvements in the generic framework, especially on the activities of daily life, thus alleviating the difficulties these children are facing. The handling of each child with empathy and personalized care is needed to obtain satisfactory results. Conclusion: Results showed how all the children taken in charge had an improvement in their quality of life. Their communication and even collaborative skills have improved.
APPLICATION OF DELPHI METHOD IN SPORTS
Authors: Dašić Dejan
Published: October 2023

A well-liked and reputable technique for gathering data from experts in a field of expertise is the Delphi method. This approach may be used to conduct surveys with qualified respondents from a wide geographic area because face-to-face interaction is not necessary. The Delphi method survey is a practical tool for obtaining expert opinions through repetitive rounds of controlled feedback. To have the maximum response rate possible, investigators must actively engage in this area. Participant cooperation is essential for the Delphi process to be carried out successfully. The main goal of this paper is to offer insights which can be useful to other researchers and practitioners preparing to apply Delphi methodology. Moreover, the article contributes to the methodological debate by taking into consideration the introduction of new practices that can be used to overcome certain classical issues of the Delphi methodology: optimal panel size, objectivity, controlled feedback, participant response rate, etc.
Efek Antihipertensi dari Berbagai Buah-buahan Indonesia
Authors: ARINI AJA MUTIARA
Published: October 2023

Kadar hipertensi dengan tekanan tinggi akan memberikan dampak negatif untuk tubuh penderita penyakit hipertensi jika tidak disertai dengan pengobatan yang baik. Efek dari tidak berikannya pengobatan yang seharusnya pada penderita hipertensi mengakibatkan datangnya penyakit jantung, stroke dan terlebih lagi adanya akan menyebabkan kematian secara mendadak. Terjadinya hipertensi dikarenakan adanya pengecilan dari pembuluh darah mengakibatkan peningkatan darah yang tinggi. Melalui penelitian yang sudah dilakukan, beberapa buah-buahan di Indonesia memiliki efek yang dapat menurunkan tekanan darah, seperti buah mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia), bit (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Conditiva Group), mahkota Dewa (Phaleria macrocarpa), pepaya (Carica papaya), belimbing (Averrhoa carambola), rumbia (Metroxylon sagu) dan semangka (Citrullus lanatus) yang dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif untuk tidak ketergantungan dengan pengobatan secara konvensional. Metode penulisan artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan literature review. Proses pengumpulan jurnal dilangsungkan dengan mencari sumber berdasarkan literatur sesuai dengan kriteria yang telah ditentukan. Kriteria inklusi yang diambil yaitu: jurnal yang telah terbit dalam 10 tahun terakhir yang terindeks dengan Google Scholar. Dari penelitian artikel ini di dapatkan bahwasannya pengobatan yang menggunakan buah-buahan di Indonesia ini dapat dijadikan sebagai pengganti obat-obatan konvensional bagi penderita hipertensi, meskipun tentunya dalam mengkonsumsi buah-buahan antihipertensi dianjurkan yang sesuai dengan takaran yang sudah ditentukan. Kesimpulannya, buah paling efektif untuk menurunkan tekanan darah yaitu buah mengkudu (Morinda citrifolia).
Empowering Autistic College Students: Recommendations Based on a Review of the Literature and Existing Support Programs
Authors: Wischnewsky Lori A.
Published: October 2023

A review of 29 juried journal articles from 2009–2022, among other sources, found that autistic students face numerous systemic barriers to success in postsecondary settings. Despite autistic students being academically prepared, many are not persisting and completing a postsecondary program. Major findings from the literature include the benefits of additional support for autistic students in the areas of executive functioning skills, selfregulation, mental health, social, and communication skills. Additionally, the research indicates that by offering additional support services, colleges and universities can decrease the systemic barriers to success that autistic students face. The author also discusses the available autism-specific support programs that provide additional services amongst this growing population of students.
Selected tests comparing the accuracy of inflation rate forecasts constructed by different methods
Authors: Przybylska-Mazur Agnieszka
Published: October 2023

The forecasts of macroeconomic variables including the forecasts of inflation rate play an important role in estimating future situation in the economy. Knowledge of effective forecasts allows making optimal business, financial and investment decisions. The forecasts of macroeconomic variables and as a result also inflation rate forecasts can be determined by different methods often giving different results. Therefore, in this paper we apply selected tests to the evaluation of the accuracy of inflation rate forecasts determined by different methods.
A class of two phase sampling estimators for ratio of two population means using multi-auxiliary characters in the presence of non-response
Authors: Khare B. B. , Sinha R. R.
Published: October 2023

In this paper, a class of two phase sampling estimators for estimating the ratio of two population means using multi-auxiliary characters with unknown population means has been proposed in presence of non-response. The asymptotic bias, mean square error and minimum mean square error of the proposed class of estimators have been obtained. The optimum values of the sample at the first and the second phases along with the sub-sampling fraction of the non-responding group have been determined for the fixed cost and for the specified precision. The efficiency of the proposed class of estimators has also been shown through the theoretical and empirical studies.
The impact of alterations in the local insolvency legislation on business bankruptcy rates in Poland
Authors: Gurgul Henryk , Zając Paweł
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the number of insolvencies in Poland before and after the major bankruptcy code novelization in the second quarter of 2009. Authors check whether the novelization had its intended effect of reducing bankruptcy rates. Therefore, econometric models have been implemented to investigate changes in bankruptcy rates using quarterly data from the period 2003-2013. While controlling the variety of macroeconomic factors that have influenced insolvency rates, we found that after implementation of the novelization the aggregate bankruptcy rates significantly increased.
Proposition of stochastic postulates for chain indices
Authors: Białek Jacek
Published: October 2023

This article presents and discusses a proposition of stochastic postulates for chain indices. The presented postulates are based on the assumption that prices and quantities are stochastic processes and we consider also the case when price processes are martingales. We define general conditions which allow the chain indices to satisfy these postulates.