bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Relationship between total free Sugars Consumption and Incidence of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Adolescents
Authors: Apriliani Audy , . Yenny
Published: December 2023

Background: Up to date there are still few studies showing the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and free sugars consumption in adolescents. We consequently aimed to discover any association of free sugars consumption with LPR in Indonesian adolescents.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 210 middle school students in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Data on age and gender were collected using a questionnaire, while body mass index was determined by anthropometric measurement. Free sugars consumption and LPR were evaluated by means of Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) and Reflux Symptom Index (RSI), respectively. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test at level of significance p <0.05.
Results: Median age (min - max) was 16 (15 – 18) years, body mass index 19.8 (15.4 – 27.0) kg/m2, and free sugars consumption 6.7 (1.5 – 70.6) g/day. The prevalence of LPR was 14.3%. There was a statistically significant difference in free sugars consumption of the LPR negative versus the LPR positive groups (p< 0.049).
Conclusion: Free sugars consumption was strongly related to laryngopharyngeal reflux incidence. There is a need for a policy on and monitoring of free sugars consumption to decrease its harmful impact on adolescent health.
Keywords: free sugars, laryngopharyngeal reflux, adolescents, Indonesia
Optimalisasi Maharah Kalam Melalui Metode Brainstorming
Authors: Wijaya Mualim , Usmoni Aqidatul
Published: December 2023

This research was carried out because researchers felt they had found several learning problems in LPBA Nurul Jadid, in the form of many of them feeling bored with the existing methods and finding it difficult to learn. The purpose of this research is to find out the increase in speaking skills of LPBA students through the use of the Brainstorming method. This research is a case study with a descriptive-qualitative approach, to obtain information about students' speaking abilities through the Brainstorming method at LPBA Nurul Jadid. Collecting data for this research by observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study prove that the implementation of the Brainstorming method at LPBA is very helpful for students in improving their speaking skills, students can understand what the other person is talking about better, speak logically and systematically, speak clearly, precisely, fluently and confidently when speaking because have been trained using the Brainstorming method
Tathbiq Thariqah Ta’lim Maharah al-Kalam min Mandzur Ibn Khaldun
Authors: Azhari Ahmad , Syuhadak Syuhadak , Bakhiet Bakri Muhammad
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to describe the application of the Maharah Kalam learning method from the perspective of Ibn Khaldun. In this research, the researcher used a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods. Data collection is done by: a) observation method; b) interview method; c) documentation method. While data analysis techniques 1) data collection; 2) data reduction; 3) data displays; 4) conclusion. The results of the research show that the application of the maharah al-kalam learning method at IAIN Palangka Raya has several elements, namely starting from the basics and repeating the material at the beginning of each meeting from the point of view of Ibnu Khaldun. This is what is called the Takrir and Tadarruj method. In maharah al-kalam learning which is implemented by lecturers, discussion sessions are also held between students and lecturers who also participate, according to Ibnu Khaldun this is called the Munaazarah method. Apart from that, in maharah al-kalam learning there is also an opportunity for students to experience experiences with other teachers and different places, and this according to Ibn Khaldun is called the Rihlah method.
Analysis of Syubbanul Wathan Poetry By KH. Abdul Wahab ‎Hasbullah ‎
Authors: Aliyah Fini Himatul , Fatkhullah Faiz Karim , Muhtadin Cecep
Published: December 2023

‘Arūḍ and qawāfi are ancient Arabic poetic sciences that students are rarely interested in today. However, it must be admitted that these two sciences have become pearls in the history of Arabic literary civilization. This research examines the syubbanul wathan poetry by KH. Abdul Wahab Hasbullah in terms of arūḍ and qawāfi. The purpose of this study is to determine the type of baḥr, and identify ziḥāf, ‘illat and qawāfi. The research method use descriptive qualitative with literature review. Qualitative by studying the syubbanul wathan poetry and descriptive by describing the result. Data in the form of words or sentences obtained from the syubbanul wathan poetry. The result show that this poetry uses baḥr rajaz. There are three ziḥāf which are khaban, ṭayy and khabl. There are two ‘illat, namely qaṭ’ and taḍyīl. In addition, there is a poetic emergency in the form of the addition of the letter isyba’. There are three forms of qāfiyah, namely part of a some words, one word, and one words and partial words. There are three qāfiyah letters rawiyy, waṡal and ridf. The three characters of qāfiyah are ḥadw, taujīh and majrā. There are three names of qāfiyah mutadarāk, mutawātir and mutarādif.
The Development of Arabic Language Learning Media Based on Google Site for Class VIII Students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 2 Deli Serdang
Authors: Khairunnisa Khairunnisa , Ahkas Akmal Walad
Published: December 2023

This research aims to produce and describe a product for developing Arabic language learning media based on Google Sites. Furthermore, a media validation test was carried out in class VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 2 Deli Serdang to determine the feasibility and quality of Google Sites-based Arabic learning media. The method used is a research and development method using the ADDIE development model developed by Dick and Carry which consists of five stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The data collection instrument used was a questionnaire of expert validation sheets, Arabic teacher response questionnaires and student responses. This media was validated by two expert validators, namely the media expert validator obtained an average percentage value of 88% with a very feasible category and the material expert validator obtained an average percentage value of 85% with a very feasible category. The Arabic teacher's response to the media obtained a percentage of 97% in the very decent category. Meanwhile, students' responses to the media obtained a percentage of 96% with a very decent category. Based on the data obtained, it can be concluded that Google Sites-based Arabic learning media for class VIII students of Madrasah Tsanawiyah Negeri 2 Deli Serdang is fesible to use in the learning process.
Content Analysis Kitab “Nubdzatul Bayan” Sebagai Buku Ajar Akselerasi Maharah Qiraah Di Ponpes Nurul Jadid
Authors: Rahman Rifqi Aulia , Abdi Efan Chairul , Astina Chairani , Nurcholisho Lilik Rochmad
Published: December 2023

The research departs from the existence of the accelerated book 'Nubdzatul Bayan' which is used as an acceleration book for Qiraah proficiency at the Nurul Jadid Situbondo Islamic boarding school. This book with 6 volumes of Qawaid Arabic science content has made several Islamic boarding school students able to read Arabic texts in a short time. This research will focus on dissecting the contents of the six volumes of this book with the analysis knife of Willian Francis Mackey's learning theory with four principles, namely Selection, Gradation, Presentation, and Presentation. The research method that the writer uses is literature studies with the primary data being the book. Secondary data was obtained from several research journals and books. The conclusion from the content analysis of this textbook provides information about the purpose of the textbook, as well as the use of this Nubdzatul Bayan book in accordance with its learning outcomes, namely as a Qiraah proficiency acceleration book. The material presented helps determine the relevance of the textbook with the desired learning objectives. This study also provides information about the quality of the presentation of material that is systematic, clear, and easily understood by students. In conclusion, the content analysis of this textbook provides useful information for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of textbooks as learning aids. Thus, the analysis of the contents of textbooks becomes important in selecting and using the appropriate textbooks in accordance with the goals and needs of the students' Qiraah proficiency acceleration
Metode Pembelajaran Klasikal Ilmu Sharf Pada Mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa Arab FITK UNSIQ Jawa Tengah
Authors: Rois Ahmad , Farhisiyati Rufa Hindun , Azizah Nurul , Faida Farah
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this study is to describe Shorof learning using classical methods that are usually used in Islamic boarding schools. This research was carried out at the PBA FITK Unsiq Wonosobo study program. This research uses a type of field research with a qualitative approach. Data collection by means of interviews, observation, and documentation. The research instrument is the researcher himself who makes guidelines for data collection. Data analysis using triangulation. The results of the study produced findings related to supporting and inhibiting factors for the implementation of classical methods in learning Shorof science
Telaah Komprehensif Penyajian Materi Dan Teknik Evaluasi Buku Teks Bahasa Arab Kelas VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah KMA Nomor 183 Terbitan Kemenag Tahun 2020
Authors: Cahyani Melly , Sunarko Asep , Mulyani Pamungkas Stiya , Fatkhurrohman Fatkhurrohman
Published: December 2023

The existence of books has a very important role in the learning process, as the saying goes that we are a window of knowledge that we can interpret that by reading books, we will get a lot of knowledge.  This study aims to: 1) To find out how the suitability of the presentation of material in the textbook "Arabic Book of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia 2020" in class VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah with the demands of the characteristics of the KMA curriculum Number 183 of 2019; 2) To find out how learning evaluation techniques through the textbook "Arabic Book of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia 2020" in class VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah.

This thesis uses a qualitative research approach with the type of research being bibliographical. For data collection using documentary study methods and online data search. As for analysis, researchers use content analysis methods and discourse analysis, namely in-depth discussion of content. The results of this research analysis show that: Arabic Book Class VIII Madrasah Tsanawiyah Published by the Ministry of Religion in 2020 reference from KMA Number 183 of 2019, presented three Arabic language skills. Then it is added with two supplementary materials. The material is presented in order such as from easy to difficult, simple to complex, and from general to specific. The balance of the amount of material presented is not even, so the presentation in the textbook can be said to be less balanced. Evaluation techniques in textbooks include three areas of assessment, namely the cognitive domain, the affective domain, and the psychomotor domain.  The exercises provided are one language competence, but this textbook has not presented a comprehensive evaluation activity at the end of each chapter to hone student competence.

Keywords: Textbook, Presentation Technique, Evaluation Technique
CRISIS RESILIENCE AS A FACTOR FOR ENSURING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONDITIONS OF GLOBALIZATION TRANSFORMATIONS
Authors:   State University of Infrastructure and Technologies, Kravchenko Olha , Shepelenko Svitlana ,   Professional Education Center
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the study of the impact of globalization transformations on the crisis resistance of economic systems and their opportunities for sustainable development. It is substantiated that in the conditions of globalization transformations, crisis resilience acquires special importance not only as a factor of the survival of economic systems, but also of ensuring sustainable development. Crisis resilience is defined not as the ability to return to the pre-crisis state after a crisis, but as the ability to adapt to crisis manifestations and ensure sustainable development in new conditions. It is shown that globalization transformations are now one of the main factors leading to crises. At the same time, globalization allows economic systems to obtain additional economic benefits. It is shown that in the conditions of globalization, the processes that take place in one of the spheres inevitably acquire a general character, influencing the processes and phenomena in other spheres. Such a relationship exerts such significant pressure that it is often difficult to distinguish purely economic, political, social, legal, cultural and other phenomena and processes. It was determined that there is now a significant slowdown in the pace of global economic integration, a direct reversal to less specialization, and, as a result, a slowdown in the growth of production and incomes, as well as an increase in inflationary pressure. It is shown that in the conditions of globalization transformations, the crisis resistance of any economic system will be determined by whether the leadership of individual countries or commonwealths of countries recognizes the existing vulnerability to these transformations or denies it. The crisis resilience of the economic system will be based on the capacity to overcome, adapt and transform. The capacity to overcome includes a set of measures that are aimed at short-term actions to stop the negative consequences of the developing crisis. The capacity for adapt involves the formation of a set of measures, mainly focused on state institutions and processes, which in the future may turn out to be the most vulnerable to the manifestations and consequences of crises. The capacity to transform is the capabilities of the economic system to change in accordance with the transformations taking place in the external (global) environment, and to perceive unforeseen circumstances as an additional chance for sustainable development. It was determined that the economic system will be sufficiently crisis resilience if it has the capacity to overcome, adapt and transform at the same time, which will allow to create a closed loop of managing sustainable development in the conditions of globalization transformations.
MANAGING ENTERPRISE MARKET CAPITALIZATION BASED ON THE VALUE CONCEPT
Authors:   Lutsk National Technical University, Kryvovyazyuk Igor , Burban Oleksandr ,   Lutsk National Technical University
Published: December 2023

The work has further developed the scientific and applied principles of managing the market capitalization of an enterprise based on the value concept. The disclosure of the structural elements of the mechanism of managing the market capitalization of the enterprise has been deepened. A detailed analysis of the toolkit for stimulating the market capitalization of the enterprise was carried out and a matrix of management decisions regarding its implementation was developed. Indicators for optimizing the value component of the mechanism for managing the market capitalization of the enterprise have been identified. A two-level verification of the effectiveness of the mechanism from the perspective of value and enterprise market capitalization management has been proposed. A system of practical solutions has been developed to improve the objective component of the mechanism from the standpoint of influencing additional indicators for value management optimization
PENGARUH HARGA DAN KUALITAS PRODUK TERHADAP PENJUALAN (Studi Pada Pedagang Buah Mangga di Kabupaten Majalengka)
Authors: Kurnadi Engkun , Hernita Nita
Published: December 2023

Abstrak
Penjualan merupakan hal penting dalam proses perekonomian, hal ini mampu memberikan manfaat besar bagi pengusaha. Salah satunya, Penjualan buah mangga pada pedagang mangga di Kabupaten Majalengka Jawa Barat mayoritas mengalami fluktuatif pada masa pandemi ini. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui pengaruh harga, kualitas produk terhadap penjualan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan verifikatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pedagang buah manga yang ada di Kabupaten Majalengka. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah probability sampling dengan simple random sampling sehingga diperoleh 100 orang dengan menggunakan rumus slovin. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah uji instrument penelitian (validitas dan reliabilitas, uji asumsik klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, koefisien determinasi, uji kelayakan model dan uji hipotesis parsial. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa harga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penjualan. Kualitas produk berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penjualan
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KETAHANAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL DI KOTA GORONTALO
Authors: Kadir Mohamad Fagliantoro , Bumulo Frahmawati , Dai Sri Indriyani S.
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Menganalisis Pengaruh Digital Marketing dan Dukungan Pemerintah Terhadap Ketahanan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan menengah (UMKM). Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data Primer yang Bersumber dari 50 responden. Penelitian Ini menggunakan Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda dengan Pendekatan Crossection. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa 1). Digital Marketing Berpengaruh Poisitif dan Signifikan terhadap Ketahanan UMKM Di Kota Gorontalo. Artinya bahwa, setiap peningkatan Digital Marketing sebesar 1 satuan dapat meningkatkan Ketahanan UMKM di Kota Gorontalo Tahun 2023. 2). Dukungan Pemerintah Berpengaruh Negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Ketahanan UMKM. Artinya bahwa setiap peningkatan UMKMsebesar 1 satuan maka dapat menurunkan Ketahanan UMKM di Kota Gorontalo. Akan tetapi hal tersebut tidak bisa di jelaskan secara nyata, diakibatkan tingkat signifikansi kurang dari kepercayaan 10 persen.
The Right Man On The Right Place : Rekrutmen Crew Pada Event Organizer
Authors: Juwita Kristin , Kurniawati Mei Ambar
Published: December 2023

Fams Organizer merupakan bisnis pada bidang pelayanan (event organizer) yang tengah naik daun dan menjadi favorit masyarakat. Kinerja dari event organizer adalah merencanakan suatu acara, hingga pada saat pelaksanaan acara guna menentukan kepuasan pelanggan. Bekerja pada bidang ini tentunya diperlukan seseorang yang berkompeten pada bidangnya. Metode penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti ingin mengkaji serta menganalisis data secara objektif berdasarkan fakta yang ditemukan yang bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran atau paparan tentang bagaimana proses rekrutmen yang berlangsung pada Fams Organizer, sehingga mendapat crew yang sesuai dengan kriteria dan menempatkan calon pelamar menjadi crew pada tempat yang tepat.  Berdasarkan hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa proses rekrutmen pada Fams Organizer telah terlaksana dengan terstruktur dari tahap mengidentifikasi jabatan, pendaftran, seleksi administrasi, wawancara hingga training. Diketahui bahwa Fams Organizer mengagunkan strategi rekrutmen yang berbeda dalam proses wawancara yaitu secara kelompok, hal ini dinilai Fams Organizer cukup efektif dalam mencari pelamar yang sesuai dengan kriteria.
Pengaruh Brand Image Dan Personal Branding Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian
Authors: Azmi Talitha Zaidah , Taufiqurrahman Hilmi , Adabi Balqi Chesta , Marsinem Marsinem , Wicaksono Eko
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh brand image dan personal branding secara simultan dan secara parsial terhadap keputusan pembelian di toko bangunan UD Bersaudara Krian. Variabel independen yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah brand image (X1) dan Personal Branding (X2). Sedangkan variabel dependen adalah Keputusan Pembelian (Y). Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian explanatory research. Metode penelitian menggunakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 100 orang yang diambil dengan menggunakan teknik Accidental Sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan penyebaran angket pada konsumen. Teknis analisis data dalam penelitian dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda dengan pengolahan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan software komputer SPSS 18 for Windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa brand image dan personal branding berpengaruh baik secara simultan dan parsial signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa brand image dan personal branding berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian.
Strategi Meningkatkan Minat Wisatawan Untuk Berkunjung Ulang ke Destinasi Desa Wisata Melalui Peningkatan Daya Tarik
Authors: Fahimah Mar'atul , Qomariyah Siti Nur , Dewantara Rahmat Maulana Sukma
Published: December 2023

Sumber Gempong Tourism is located in one of the villages of Mojokerto district. This destination is in the Ketapanrame tourist village area, which has beautiful natural views. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature and the surrounding environment from views of mountains, rice fields, forests, rivers, water sources and facilities. This study aims to find out how attractiveness influences interest in revisiting the Sumber Gempong Trawas rice field tourism. The associative approach in research focuses on looking for relationships or associations between variables. The population of this study includes all people who have visited the Sawah Sumber Gempong tourist destination in Trawas and have visited it at least once. The number of samples was 100 visitors. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. In research using multiple regression analysis. The results show that the attractiveness variable influences visitors' desire to visit the Sumber Gempong Trawas Mojokerto.
Analyzing the Method of Yang Ming's "Inheriting Qi" from the Surface and Interior of the Lung and Large Intestine
Authors: Lanqing LI , Xufan ZHAO , Fanyu QIAO , Sailan WANG , Zhen WANG , Fei YANG , Shumin LI , Zhiyun ZHANG
Published: December 2023

Looking at the theory of typhoid fever, there are often cases of "asthma" in the differentiation of Yangming disease with pulse syndrome. One is that typhoid fever mistakenly enters Yangming and causes asthma, and the other is that Yangming organs are solid and the abdomen is swollen and wheezing. Yangming has a stroke, with a bitter mouth and dry throat, a slight wheezing in the abdomen, high fever and aversion to cold, and a floating and tight pulse. If it goes down, it will be difficult for the abdomen to be full and urinate. The Yangming disease has a floating and tight pulse, a dry throat and bitter mouth, and a full stomach and wheezing. Although the Yangming disease has a delayed pulse, it is not aversive to cold. For those with hot flashes, if they want to relieve it, they can attack the inside. "The Warm Disease Diagnosis:" Yangming Warm Disease has five symptoms: unstable wheezing, stagnation of phlegm and saliva, enlarged right inch, or non descending lung qi, which can be dominated by the Xuanbai Chengqi Decoction. "From this, it can be seen that Yangming Asthma is more common than lung related diseases; it can be said that in the "Su Wen Ke Lun", "coughing leads to fullness of the abdomen, which all gather in the stomach and is related to the lungs." It can be seen that the asthma of Yangming is more related to the lungs, and the meridians of the lungs and large intestine are interconnected. There are many discussions on the theory of Yang Ming's asthma attacking and releasing qi, but there are few explanations for the method of "inheriting qi" in Yang Ming's asthma from the surface of the lung and large intestine. Therefore, the author will analyze the method of "inheriting qi" in Yang Ming's asthma from the surface of the lung and large intestine in order to provide detailed information on the treatment of Yang Ming's visceral excess.
Enlightenment Response: A Study of Rational Spirit in the Works of Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Authors: Wang Xinchi
Published: December 2023

This paper utilizes Jean-Honoré Fragonard’s paintings, housed in collections across Europe and North America, as primary source material. Employing methods from art history, social art history, literary analysis, and intellectual history, the study aims to explore the connections between Fragonard’s artistic philosophy, the social context of 18th-century France, and the cultural trends of the time. The paper investigates Fragonard’s response to Enlightenment and rationality through his paintings. The results indicate that, situated in an era oscillating between Rococo and realistic styles, Fragonard’s works provide a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of late 18th-century France. Driven by the spirit of reason, Fragonard created a series of landscapes and genre paintings. Simultaneously, his sensitivity to emotions rendered his works vivid and dynamic, embodying the collaborative interplay of sensibility and reason.
Cultural Dimensions as Guidelines in Handling Language Problems for Effective Written Communication Across Cultures
Authors: Zhu Pinfan
Published: December 2023

This research explores potential problems that might occur in the use of language for cross-cultural written communication. It uses corpus-based study as methodology and cultural dimensional theory by Geert Hofstede as guidelines and identifies potential problems in language use in areas such as word choices, syntaxis, textual organization, translation, and rhetorical strategies. These findings will help cross-cultural communicators avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, misleading information, and cultural blunders and create effective written information for successful business and technical exchanges internationally. In this sense, the research makes a good contribution to international business and technical communication and enriches the education in cross-cultural communication.
Special Correctional Education under the Classification of Delinquent Behavior
Authors: Leng Ling , Jiao Feifei
Published: December 2023

Special correctional education, as a unique disposition measure for delinquent behaviour, has independent attributes that distinguish it from special education as a "punitive measure with protective purpose." The newly revised "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency" does not clearly distinguish between "delinquent behaviour" and "public order offenses" and fails to reflect the requirements of hierarchical prevention. To promote the improvement of special correctional education, it is necessary to establish a classification system for its application criteria, build independently designated schools, design diverse and dynamic disposition measures, improve the decision rules for measure application, and construct comprehensive correctional content to shape the operation of special correctional education for delinquent minors. This will address the practical dilemma of releasing delinquent youth without appropriate follow-up measures and achieve the goals of rehabilitating delinquent minors, reinstating the rights of victims, and restoring social order.
Representation of the Moroccan Ruler, Tribe and Resistance in Travel Writing: A Postcolonial Study of Morocco That Was and In Morocco
Authors: Benaissi Abdelkrim
Published: December 2023

Colonial travel writing performed ideological functions in North Africa during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The images, stories, and narratives composing its representation- created a distorted reality of the colonized lands to normalize and legitimize colonialism. This study contributes to offering a more literary account of how colonial writings about Morocco targeted social and political institutions or organizations as part of its imperial project in the region. To this end, this study examines two travel accounts (Morocco That Was and In Morocco) to identify how they represent the Moroccan ruler, tribe, and resistance during the colonial period. Based on postcolonial and critical discourse analysis perspectives, the findings of this research showed that representation of these aspects of Moroccan life during that period endorsed the colonial and imperial project in Morocco. In the meantime, the study recommended the integration of this colonial discourse earlier in Moroccan textbooks.
Description of Anxiousness Pain: A Hesitation on the Anthropology of Molana
Authors: Mushfeq Ehsanullah , Atef Noorullah
Published: December 2023

Thinking and reflecting on human nature and addressing this question of what aptitudes humans have is a subject whose history reverts to the creation of humankind. The great God propounded the issue of the genesis of the humans with the angels on the threshold of creation. The discourse between the great God and the angels has cleared the existence of two opposite capacities in the existence of humans. Molana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi, the great anthropologist in the field of culture and civilization of the Persian language, in his works, especially in spiritual Mathnavi by relying on the Holy Qur'an and other religious sources, has launched, on the one hand, what the human nature is. And on the other hand, has pinpointed the issue of what humans should be. The ultimate goal of Molana in this book is just one thing: concentration on humankind and his destiny, and the secret of the immortality of Masnawi has been hidden on this subject. Molana is considered one of the greatest anthropologists in the culture and civilization of the Persian language. His works, including the Masnavi and the Divan-e Shams, are renowned for their deep insights into human behavior and the complexities of human relationships. Rumi's anthropological approach to literature and poetry has influenced generations of scholars and writers, and his ideas continue to be studied and celebrated around the world. Through his unique perspective on the human experience, Rumi has left an indelible mark on the field of anthropology and our understanding of culture and civilization. This article aims to search for the image of such a human in Rumi's system of thought and to address some of Jalaluddin Mohammad's anthropological characteristics, which have been discussed in detail in spiritual Masnavi. In this article, after considering the nature of humans, there are hints and references to the human being in the outlook of gnostic, but the main effort has been to draw a more tangible and realistic figure that reflected on some verses of Masnavi, which can be attainable and observable in every age and time.
Teaching and Learning Languages Online: Challenges and Responses
Authors: Al-Hammar Aesha , Elbakoush Hana
Published: December 2023

The outbreak of COVID-19 generated an unprecedented global push towards remote online language teaching and learning. In most contexts, language teachers and learners underwent a rapid switch to online instruction with limited resources and preparation. Their experiences demonstrate resilience, perseverance, and creativity under highly challenging conditions. This collection of studies examines the challenges that language teachers and learners have experienced in teaching and learning online, explores how they have addressed these challenges, and identifies critical lessons to help language educators better respond to emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. In this introductory article, we discuss the background of this special collection on teaching and learning languages online, provide a review of the growing body of research on online language education in the field, and introduce the studies published in the collection.
Gender Representation in Children’s EFL Textbooks: A Comparison between Private Primary Schools and Language Centers in Fes
Authors: Achag Sanae , Amrani Fatima
Published: December 2023

It is commonly assumed that the social and cultural values of societies are always ingrained in their educational systems, particularly in teaching and learning materials. Textbooks are one of the materials in which gender stereotypes have been documented worldwide. In the Moroccan context, children's EFL (English as a foreign language) textbooks used in primary schools may transmit typical patterns and discriminatory images about gender, which perpetuate more gender disparities. To this end, this research aims to determine the way gender is depicted in four EFL textbooks for the 4th grade published between 2012 and 2020 in Morocco. It also tends to exhibit the major differences between EFL textbooks used at language centers (Super Minds 4 and Let’s Go 4) and private primary schools (English Pass Pack 4 and Passport to English 4). The research is conducted both qualitatively and quantitatively. The results of this study show that there are equal gender representations in EFL textbooks used at language centers compared to textbooks used at primary schools in terms of nouns and proper names, pronouns, non-human character representations, and roles associated with males and females.
Do Financial Risks affect Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Firms in Nigeria?
Authors: Ogunsola Adebowale
Published: December 2023

The study assessed the effect of financial risks on the financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. The population of this study consists of all listed insurance firms in Nigeria. However, ten (10) insurance firms were selected as sample. The selection of these insurance firms was done using judgmental sampling technique. Data for the study were extracted from their annual reports covering 10 years, from 2015 to 2021. Panel data method was employed for analysis using E-view 10.0. Results revealed that only liquidity risk (LDR) has negative and significant effect on financial performance, while the effect of credit risk and leverage risk is insignificant among the sampled insurance firms. It is concluded that liquidity risk tends to significantly impair the financial performance, if not properly monitored and mitigated. Following this, the study recommends that the sampled insurance firms should continually develop and implement risk management policies and strategies that will help reduce their risk profile in order to improve their financial performance.
Corporate Governance Attributes and Financial Performance of Listed Industrial Goods Companies in Nigeria
Authors: Korolo Emmanuel Omolaye
Published: December 2023

This study investigates the relationship between corporate governance attributes and the financial performance of listed industrial goods companies in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to determine whether corporate governance attributes – board size, board composition, and board committee have any effect on the financial performance of listed industrial goods companies in Nigeria. An ex-post facto research design was used.  The study used secondary data from the financial statements and annual reports of the quoted industrial goods companies for the relevant years under consideration (2018-2022). The study, which uses the panel least square regression technique, discovered that the return on assets of listed industrial goods companies in Nigeria is not significantly impacted by the size of the board. The make-up of the board significantly improves the return on assets of Nigerian-listed industrial goods businesses. However, it was discovered that the board committee had no appreciable favorable impact on the return on assets. The present study shows that the financial performance of listed industrial goods businesses in Nigeria is positively impacted by corporate governance.  The study concluded that the regulatory body should keep improving regulations that reinforce the makeup of the board of directors based on its results.
Pengaruh Inflasi, Suku Bunga, dan Nilai Tukar Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Pada Perusahaan Sub Sektor Makanan dan Minuman Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Periode 2017-2022
Authors: Murjiani Dini , Reza Adiyanto Mochamad
Published: December 2023

Perubahan perekonomian dari suatu negara dapat mempengaruhi nilai perusahaan, termasuk pada perusahaan sub sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di BEI. Faktor fundamental seperti inflasi, suku bunga, dapat menjadi faktor yang bisa mempengaruhi nilai perusahaan. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui adanya pengaruh Inflasi, Suku Bunga, dan Nilai Tukar Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Pada Perusahaan Sub Sektor Makanan dan Minuman Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI), baik secara simultan maupun secara parsial. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil uji F diketahui bahwa Inflasi, Suku Bunga, dan Nilai Tukar berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Nilai Perusahaan pada perusahaan sub sektor makanan dan minuman yang terdaftar di BEI. hasil uji t diketahui bahwa secara parsial Inflasi berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Nilai Perusahaan, Suku Bunga berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Nilai Perusahaan, dan Nilai Tukar berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Nilai Perusahaan.
Analisis Pengaruh Risiko Kredit Dan Risiko Operasional Terhadap Profitabilitas Bank Umum Bumn Terdaftar Di Bei Untuk Periode 2021-2022
Authors: Dina Dina Anggraeni Susesti , Mohammad Ghofirin
Published: December 2023

The global economy is still having an impact on the banking industry. Financial and monetary conditions this year are better than the previous year. Several domestic factors support the expansion of the banking industry. The aim of this research is to see the influence of credit risk and operational risk on profitability in state-owned commercial banks listed on the IDX for the 20212022 period. This research method is multiple linear regression, using tools in the form of SPSS software. The results of this research show that credit risk and operational risk simultaneously influence profitability for state-owned commercial banks registered on the IDX in the 2021-2022 period, partially using Return on Assets (ROA).
Pengaruh Copywriting terhadap Minat Beli Konsumen Food and Beverage dimediasi Brand Awareness pada Pengguna Instagram di Kediri
Authors: Mayasari Ernik Anisa , Putra Yudiarto Perdana , Puspita Nindi vaulia
Published: December 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of copywriting on consumer buying interest, foodand beverage mediated by brand awareness in Instagram users in Kediri. The influence you want toknow is both direct and indirect. This type of research is explanatory research that explains theposition between hypothesized variables. This study used a sample of 96 respondents. Samplingusing purposive sampling techniques with the characteristics of active Instagram users andfollowers of Instagram accounts related to food and beverage. The data collection technique used inthis study is by using questionnaires distributed through google forms, while data analysis uses thepath analysis method with the help of SmartPLS analysis tools. The results of this test can be concluded that copywriting (X) has a significant influence on brand awareness (Z). Brandawareness (Z) also has a significant influence on buying interest (Y). While copywriting (X) has aninsignificant influence on buying interest (Y). The test results also show that copywriting (X) hasan indirect influence on buying interest (Y) mediated by brand awareness (Z).
Analisa Beban Mental Karyawan Menggunakan Nasa - Tlx Rooms Division Prime Plaza Hotel Kualanamu
Authors: Anshori Mohamad Yusak , Meda Sulistyaningtyas Febronia , Wahyuni Khairi
Published: December 2023

This research aims to analyze the mental workload of Prime Plaza Hotel Kualanamuemployees and provide recommendations to management to overcome the decline in service qualitydue to workload. Data was taken from the Rooms Division which consists of the front officedepartment and housekeeping department with a total of 18 respondents from various levels ofpositions. The NASA-TLX method was used to process the data, and the results showed that theworkload in the Rooms Division was very high based on six indicators. This research aims tounderstand the level of mental workload on employees after the Covid-19 pandemic and provideinput to management for more effective workload distribution. The research results show the needfor additional training for supervisors and additional workforce in the Front Office area, such asreservations, drivers and security. Training is also needed for supervisors and staff in thehousekeeping area so that work becomes more efficient.
Comparision of Clinical and Demographic Parameters of Bacterial and Viral Meningitis among Children
Authors: Habiba Umme , Hossain Md Akram , Mahmud Md Chand , Bhuiyan Md Sirajul Islam , Rafique Md Ali Abdullah , Mostofa Hasbi Ara
Published: December 2023

Background: Bacterial meningitis is an emergency condition that need rapid detection.
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare of clinical and demographics parameters of bacterial and viral meningitis among children.
Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Microbiology at Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh from July 2010 to January 2012 for around 2 years. Clinically suspected patients with meningitis from paediatrics wards of Mymengh Medical College & Hospital (MMCH), Mymensingh, Bangladesh were included in this study. Based on cytological tests and biochemical tests of CSF the study subjects were categorized as bacterial meningitis.
Results: A total 115 clinically and laboratory confirmed meningitis patients were enrolled in this study. In this study, most of the cases of study population were in the age group 1 month to 5 years 97(84.3%) cases. Among 35 cases of bacterial meningitis male was predominant than female which was 23(62.8%) cases and 12(37.2%) cases respectively (p=0.05). The clinical findings of meningitis where all of the study population (115) were suffering from fever (100.0%) followed by nausea or vomiting (60.8%) and convulsion (64.3%).
Conclusion: In conclusion statistically significantly different is found in the age group, gender and clinical features among the bacterial and viral meningitis patients.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2023;17(2):50-54
Demographic and Clinical Profiles of PCR Positive Rickettsia felis Infected Patients at A Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Rajib , Jahan Tarana , Sharmi Rumana Hasan , Begum Habiba , Boby Farzana , Rawnuck Tanzila , Paul Shyamal Kumar , Hossain Muhammad Akram
Published: December 2023

Background: Rickettsial infections remain relatively unexplored, under recognized and under reported due to a lack of awareness and limited access to diagnosis.
Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the demographic and clinical profile of PCR positive Rickettsia felis infected patients attended at a tertiary care hospital.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology at Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh from July 2013 to June 2014 for duration of one year. Patients with fever (102° to 104°F) more than 15 days of any age and gender, not responding to commonly used antibiotics and any other additional complaints and clinical features including headache, rash, lymphadenopathy or myalgia and eschars on the skin were included in this study. Patients with evident cause of fever like malaria diagnosed by blood smear or immunochromatography were excluded from the study. Blood was collected according to blood collection guidelines. PCR from blood was performed using standard protocol with specific primers to detect Rickettsia up to species level.
Results: A total number of 50 respondents were recruited after fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among them 21(42%) cases were PCR positive. Among 21 PCR positive cases, the predominant age group was more than 15 to 30 years which was 11(52.4%), female patients were predominant than male patients which was 11(52.0%). All the cases with Rickettsial infection had fever 21(100.0%). Other associated features like headache was most commonly noticed in 10(47.6%) cases followed by body-ache, Cough and rash which was 7(33.3%) cases, 5(23.8%) cases and 1/21 (4.7%) cases respectively.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated high prevalence of Rickettsia felis infection in patients in Bangladesh with unidentified febrile illness and suggests that this infection is endemic to the north-central area of this country. Females are more prone to get infected and most commonly noticed associated features was headache.
 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2023;17 (2):71-76
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Dengue Fever among Children: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh
Authors: Akram Arifa , Akram Lubana , Ghosh Uzzal Kumar , Abiduzzaman MF , Rahman Shaidur
Published: December 2023

Background: Dengue fever is an arboviral illness spread by mosquitoes and is now a major public health issue on a global scale. Unfortunately, only few studies have documented unusual clinical characteristics of dengue among children.
Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the gastro intestinal manifestations of dengue infected children during 2019 dengue outbreak in Dhaka city.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Virology at National Institute of Laboratory Medicine and Referral Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh among confirmed cases of dengue fever (Children aged less than 12 years) admitted in the pediatric ward of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Kurmitola General Hospital, Sir Sallimullah Medical College Hospital, Dr M R Khan Sishu Hospital and BSMMU in Dhaka from June 2019 to November 2019 for period of six months. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire via face-to-face interview from guardian of the children. The investigation profile was collected from their hospital records.
Results: Out of confirmed 200 pediatric dengue patients, children with dengue had an average age of 9.8±2.7 years with a slight female predominance. The majority (36.5%) of the children belonged to the age group of 5 to 9 years. Among 200 patients, 42 patients diagnosed as severe Dengue according to WHO classification. Gastrointestinal symptoms were the most common associated feature, including mostly Nausea/vomiting (81.0%), abdominal pain (61.0%), ascites (29.0%), hepatomegaly (19.0%), diarrhoea (13.0%) and others. Elevation of transaminases was found in 40.0% of the children. About 30% of the patients had platelet count more than or equal to 50000 and hematocrit more than 40 was observed in 12% patients. Atypical manifestations such as acalculous cholecystitis, acute fulminant hepatitis, acute pancreatitis, parotitis, AKI and paralytic ileus were noted in small number of patients.
Conclusion: In conclusion, fever with vomiting and abdominal pain are common presentations of dengue fever.
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Microbiology, July 2023;17(2):66-70