bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
«Monthly Information about the Availability of Equipment» of Izhevsk’s Plants, as a Source of the Information about the Plant’s Flotilla
Authors: Mitiukov Nicholas , Faizullin Rinat , Bautina Svetlana
Published: July 2024

October 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of a shipping company at the Izhevsk’s Arms and Steel Plants. However, the plant’s fleet has not yet been the subject of detailed research due to the lack of good sources. The work publishes and analyzes information from the “Monthly statements on the availability of equipment”, which are a valuable historical source that allows you to assess the composition and dynamics of changes in the plant’s flotilla in 1921-1924. Changes in its composition between the coming months make it possible to draw conclusions about the activities carried out at the plant and to determine, with an accuracy of a month, the facts of the biography of steamships and boats. But, like every source, “Monthly statements on the availability of equipment” also has a number of disadvantages, the most significant of which is the complete impersonality of the floating facilities mentioned in the documents. In this connection, their reconstruction turns into a separate research problem, which cannot be solved without attracting additional sources.
The Effect of Foliar Application of Azolla Liquid Organic Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Rice in Swampy Soil
Authors: Rohayani Mei , Widodo Widodo , Masdar Masdar , Gusmara Herry
Published: July 2024

Rice cultivation faces challenges due to limited land availability despite increasing demand. Utilizing swamp land for cultivation presents an alternative, albeit hindered by difficult-to-control water conditions and less effective fertilizer spread. To ensure optimal nutrient supply, foliar application of Azolla liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) is explored. This study investigates the ideal concentration and frequency of Azolla LOF application for rice growth and yield. Employing a split plot design, the main plot assesses LOF concentration (3%, 6%, 9%, 12%), while the subplot evaluates application frequency (1, 2, 3 times). Results indicate that a 9% LOF concentration yields the highest tiller count (17.99), longest panicle (25.788 cm), highest grain count per panicle (158.2978), heaviest grain weight per hill (45.878 g), and highest grain weight per plot (3457.52 g). However, the fastest flowering period (54 DAP) occurs with a 12% LOF concentration. Applying Azolla LOF three times achieves the earliest flowering (55.25 DAP), while two applications yield the longest panicle (25.03 cm). Notably, no interaction is observed between LOF concentration and application frequency on rice growth and yield. These findings provide insights into optimizing Azolla LOF application for enhanced rice cultivation in swamp lands.
Growth and Yield Response of Detam 4 Soybean Variety on Single P Fertilizer and Vermicompost Application in Coastal Land
Authors: Cahyadi Robi , Pujiwati Hesti , Murcitro Bambang Gonggo , Suprijono Eko , Prameswarri Wuri
Published: July 2024

This research was conducted from July to November 2020 in the coastal lands of Ratu Agung District, Lempuing Village, Kuala Alam, Bengkulu City, at an elevation of 5 meters above sea level. The study aimed to investigate the interaction between vermicompost and single phosphorus (P) fertilizer on the growth and yield of Detam 4 soybean plants in coastal lands, focusing on determining the optimal doses for both inputs. The experiment was designed as a two-factor study using a factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The first factor was vermicompost application at four levels: 0 tons ha-1, 5 tons ha-1, 10 tons ha-1, and 15 tons ha-1. The second factor was phosphorus application at three levels: 0 kg ha-1, 50 kg ha-1, and 100 kg ha-1. Observed variables included plant height, number of leaves, flowering age, number of productive branches, number of pods per plant, pod weight per plant, pod weight per plot, seed weight, and root weight. Data were analyzed using ANOVA at the 5% significance level, with a subsequent 5% LSD test if significant effects were found. The application of vermicompost at a dose of 10 tons ha-1 without the addition of single P fertilizer results in the best growth of the soybean variety Detam 4, characterized by the highest average shoot dry weight of 41.133 g, the fastest flowering age, and the greatest number of productive branches. The best yield of the Detam 4 soybean variety is achieved with the application of vermicompost at a dose of 15 tons ha-1, indicated by the highest number of productive branches and seed weight per plant. The independent application of single P fertilizer does not significantly enhance the growth and yield of the Detam 4 soybean variety in coastal land conditions.
Evaluation of the Fertility Status of Rice Fields in Giri Jaya Village, Nagrak District, Sukabumi Regency
Authors: Rahmayuni Erlina , Elfarisna  , Heman Welly , Putri Elsa Lolita , Kurniati
Published: July 2024

The research comprises three stages, which include: Field research, Laboratory research, encompassing the analysis of soil chemical properties. Data analysis, conducted both descriptively and quantitatively. Composite soil samples from rice fields were collected at three different elevations (top, middle, and bottom) at a depth of 1-20 cm in the surface layer of the rice field soil. Analysis of paddy soil samples involved measuring pH H2O using the electrometric method, total N, and cation exchange capacity (CEC) using the titrimetric method, potential K2O using the flame photometric method, potential P2O5 and organic C using the spectrophotometric method, K exchangeability and Na exchangeability using the flame photometric method, and Ca exchangeability and Mg exchangeability using the AAS method. Data obtained from soil analysis at different elevations were compared based on soil type for each observed parameter. The research results indicate that the evaluation of nutrient status is influenced by altitude. Land situated at lower elevations exhibits better soil fertility status, followed by land at the upper and middle elevations.
Co-application of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae via Seed Coating and Phosphorus Fertilizer for Enhancing Growth, Yield, and Nutrient Uptake in Ultisols for Maize
Authors: Marwanto Marwanto , Bustamam Hendri , Handajaningsih Merakati , Anggraini Septiana
Published: July 2024

A field trial was conducted to determine the efficiency of AMF inoculation for enhancing growth and yield performance of maize, root colonization, soil available P, and P uptake in Ultisols amended with different P dosages. This experiment was conducted in a 3 x 3 factorial scheme under complete randomized  design with three AMF inoculation methods and three different P levels (0, 60, and 120 kg P2O5 ha-1) in five replications. Data were collected on plant growth, yield parameters, soil available P, P uptake, and root colonization. Results showed that inoculation via seed coating at 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 gave a significant (p<0.05) increase in  growth traits (average of 25%), biomass production, grain yield (average of 30%), soil P availability, P uptake, and root colonization. Inoculation via seed coating combined with 60 produced the same values of all the tested parameters with and seed coating inoculation and soil inoculation at120 kg P2O5 ha-1. Thus, seed coating was as effective tool as soil inoculation for AMF delivery and capable of reducing 50% of P fertilizer use. For these reasons, co-application of P fertilizer and AMF inoculation via seed coating could be practiced to improve corn yields on poor Ultisols.
Parental Threat Perception and Hyper-Parenting as Potential Risk Factors for Adolescents’ Test Anxiety
Authors: Journault Audrey-Ann , Longpré Charlotte , Mageau Geneviève , Lupien Sonia
Published: July 2024

Parents who perceive their social environment as threatening may transmit these anxieties to their adolescents through their parenting, by shaping the skills and beliefs that adolescents adopt to interact with their own environment. The present study explores the role of hyper-parenting and two potential psychological mechanisms (i.e., youth emotional regulation and perfectionism) in the association between parental threat perception and adolescents’ test anxiety. Two styles of hyper-parenting are investigated: child-centrism, which refers to over-protective behaviors, and tiger, which describes over-involved behaviors regarding children’s achievements. The proposed theoretical model was tested among 439 dyads of parents (Mage = 44.5, SD = 5.8, 24% fathers) and adolescents (40.4% boys, 46.9% public school, 54% sixth graders). Results from path analyses showed that parental threat perception was positively associated with both styles of hyper-parenting. However, solely tiger hyper-parenting (and not child-centrism) was associated with greater adolescent test anxiety through youth perfectionism. Emotion regulation strategies did not mediate the relation between hyper-parenting and test anxiety. The proposed model was invariant across adolescent or parent gender and school type or level. Findings from this study have practical implications as they reveal that test anxiety in adolescents is not only rooted in individual factors or parental behaviors but may also reflect parental threat perception of the social environment.
Exploring the Dimensional Structure of Subjective Interoception and the Differential Impact of Abuse and Neglect
Authors: Liu Caesar , Berzenski Sara R.
Published: July 2024

Background: Subjective interoception plays a critical role in emotional well-being, but its constituents have rarely been examined. Additionally, little attention has been paid to how abuse and neglect, as two distinct yet often co-occurring dimensions of child maltreatment, may differentially impact subjective interoception.Objective: The present study aimed to examine the dimensional structure of subjective interoception, and how its different dimensions are associated with internalizing psychopathology and are differentially influenced by abuse and neglect.Participants and Setting: Participants (N = 391; Mage = 19.29 years; female: 67.5%; Hispanic: 57.3%) were recruited in 2021-2022 as part of a larger study.Methods: Exploratory graph and confirmatory factor analyses were used to establish the dimensional structure of subjective interoception, and structural equation modeling was used to examine the relationships between different dimensions of subjective interoception, abuse and neglect, as well as internalizing psychopathology.Results: The results suggested that subjective interoception was comprised of two dimensions: proactive and reactive interoception. Whereas abuse was positively associated with reactive interoception only, neglect was negatively associated with both proactive and reactive interoception. Proactive, but not reactive, interoception was negatively associated with internalizing psychopathology.Conclusions: The findings provide compelling evidence for the differential impact of abuse and neglect on different facets of subjective interoception, highlighting the significance of considering abuse and neglect as two distinct experiential elements. The results also inspire the idea that emotion-body connection should be considered in future emotional development research.
Vocal attractiveness in homosexual and heterosexual listeners
Authors: Belyk Michel , Horak Lena , Beone Camilla , McGettigan Carolyn
Published: July 2024

The human voice is a sexually dimorphic trait that signals biologically and socially relevant information about the person who is speaking, including how attractive they sound to listeners. Biological factors that index reproductive fitness lead a voice to be perceived as attractive by heterosexual listeners. However, such a monolithic view may belie the role of social influences in a dynamic signalling system that is under extensive voluntary control. To the extent that homosexual listeners may not share the same vested interest in assessing reproductive fitness, they provide a valuable lens through which to dissociate biological from social influences on vocal attractiveness. In this study, equal numbers of female and male heterosexual and homosexual participants rated the attractiveness of voice recordings that had been masculinised or feminised, either synthetically by digital manipulation of recorded speech tokens (Experiment 1) or naturalistically by volitional modulation during speech (Experiment 2). We replicated previous findings that heterosexual listeners prefer voices that exaggerate rather than attenuate sexually dimorphic vocal cues. However, data from homosexual listeners provides a richer context, indicative of an overall bias for masculinised voices. Despite differences in how listeners responded to voice modulations, all groups displayed a global preference for unmodulated baseline voices that provide a more honest representation of the speaker. Likewise, there was a strong consensus across sexual orientations regarding which speakers had the most attractive unmodulated voices. Listeners maintain separate sets of preferences based on stable features of the voice that are driven by principles of biological signalling versus the dynamic social signals that it also carries. These findings demonstrate the added scientific value of widening the inclusivity of research.
Family Economic Deprivation and Self-esteem among Preschoolers
Authors: Podsiadłowski Wojciech , Trzcińska Agata , Golus Patrycja , Wieleszczyk Jowita
Published: July 2024

Previous studies have established a negative correlation between economic deprivation and self-esteem; however, limited insights exist regarding the onset of children linking self-esteem to economic status. To investigate this, we examined 198 preschoolers (96 girls, 102 boys) and their parents (170 mothers, 28 fathers). Children self-reported implicit and explicit self-esteem, while parents reported personal relative deprivation and economic objective deprivation of the family. Additionally, we explored children’s money knowledge as a moderator. Our findings reveal that preschoolers may connect their implicit self-esteem with family economic status; however, such connections require basic knowledge about money. We discuss potential explanations for the influence of family economic deprivation, specifically on the implicit, not explicit, self-esteem of preschoolers.
A Journey into School Lunchbox Decision-Making: A Qualitative Exploration of Australian Parents
Authors: Boyd Wendy , Salehi Nasim , Doran Frances , Ellis David , McGuigan Hannah , Lee Megan Frances
Published: July 2024

Issue Adressed: This study aims to understand parents' decision-making process when packing their child's lunchbox, investigating barriers and facilitators of seeking nutrition information for food choices. Methods: An online survey with Likert and open-ended questions conducted via Facebook. Quantitative data analysis of frequencies, means, standard deviation, and correlations and thematic analysis for qualitative responses. Results: Of 52 parent participants, 78% considered nutritional information when packing lunchboxes, relying mainly on food labelling (32%) and the Australian Nutrition Food Guide (12%). Most parents (64%) felt confident preparing healthy lunchboxes, focusing on fresh, high-fiber foods and avoiding preservatives. While 60% felt they didn't need additional information, 40% were open to more guidance. Key themes included informed food choices, balancing nutrition with preferences, managing information overload, and practical approaches. Conclusions: Parents demonstrated knowledge of healthy eating guidelines but faced challenges in balancing nutritious choices with children's preferences, cost, and providing a balanced diet. Implications for Practice: Practitioners should provide clear, accessible guidance on healthy lunchbox preparation, promote comprehensive food labelling, offer strategies for balancing nutrition with preferences, address cost challenges, and develop interventions to overcome barriers in food knowledge and availability.
Intersectional perspectives on technology-facilitated sexualized violence: A mixed- methods investigation of post-secondary institution materials
Authors: Oswald Flora , champion Amanda , Pedersen Cory
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Technology-facilitated sexualized violence (TFSV) is a growing concern in educational, public health, and public policy spaces, with severe implications for health and well-being. In particular, young adults are at particularly high risk of TFSV victimization, which is compounded by structural sexism, heterosexism, colonialism, racism, and additional forms of oppression. Applied research on current TFSV educational awareness, prevention, and intervention materials/resources available for post-secondary students and employees (staff, administrators, and faculty) is lacking. Methods: In late 2022 and early 2023, we conducted an environmental scan of TFSV resources at 25 public post-secondary institutions (PSIs) in British Columbia, Canada. The purpose was to identify TFSV-specific institutional materials/resources including support services for TFSV victim-survivors and educational training/resources on TFSV victimization (e.g., response workshops, awareness campaigns). In addition, our environmental scan examined intersectional considerations among TFSV resources. Results: We identified an overwhelming lack of TFSV-specific resources, with only one PSI indicating any such resources. Follow-up interviews with PSI employees in sexualized violence responding roles (N = 6) confirmed a dearth of institutional TFSV information and resources.
Understanding Professional Advocacy: A protocol for a mixed method project to explore professional nurse advocacy and professional midwifery advocacy in one NHS trust.
Authors: Engward Hilary , Goldspink Sally , Abdulmohdi Naim , Alexander Marie , van Veggel Nieky , Tuckwell Andrea
Published: July 2024

Background: In the UK, specific Professional Nurse Advocates (PNA) and Professional Midwifery Advocates (PMA) centres nurses and midwives as integral to quality improvement in practice (QiP), workforce retention and transformation. However, little is known about the potential impact the PNA/PMA role might have on the daily practice of nurses and midwives, quality in practice, professional wellbeing, and retention. This project, funded by one large NHS Trust in the UK, seeks to explore, and understand the impact (if any) of the PNA/PMA role in relation to nurse/midwife involvement in QiP, professional wellbeing, and the retention of nurses/midwives in that Trust. The focus is on the key issues of the lived experience of current PNA’s/PMA’s; the wider nursing/midwifery workforce perspective of the use (or no use of) of the PNA/PNA role; the link (if any) on quality improvement in practice (QiP); and the workforce impact (if any) on nurse/midwife professional wellbeing and nurse/midwife retention in the organisation.Methods: This study is mixed method and multistage design: Workstream 1 identifies the organisational context statistics of QiP, wellbeing and retention to understand difference (if any) before and after the implementation of the PNA/PMA role. Workstream 2 explores the experience of being a PNA/PMA using semi-structured interviews (n 15). Workstream 3 is twofold: Part i surveys the nurse and midwifery staff (n = 450) awareness/access/understanding of the PNA/PMA role. Part ii includes two focus groups (n=20) to detail the experiences of those who have actively consulted with a PNA/PMA, the other for those who have not yet consulted with PNA/PMA. Workstream 4 collates collected evidence to co-design, with PNAs/PMAs, nurses and midwives, recommendations for local policy, practice, and the implementation of the PNA/PMA role across the organisation.Discussion: The integrated findings will inform the future organisational implementation of the PMA/ PNA role, strategies to develop the PNA/PMA role in relation to QiP, staff wellbeing, retention and sustainable approaches for increasing the number of PNA/PMA’s. The evidence will inform local and national implementation policy across diverse NHS services and future development of the professional advocacy role for allied health professionals.
A Story of Farmer-Monkey Interactions Towards Their Effects on Semi-Urban Migration and Livelihood
Authors: Lamichhane Bishnu , Lamichhane Barsha
Published: July 2024

Migration involves changing residence due to economic, environmental, social, and political factors. Push factors such as poverty, unequal resource distribution, and labor demands compel people to relocate. In Nepal, low agricultural productivity serves as a significant push factor for migration, exacerbated by crop damage caused by wildlife. This crop damage results in economic losses for farmers, affecting their livelihoods and contributing to rural-to-urban migration patterns. A qualitative study was conducted in Likhu-6 in the Nuwakot district in October and November 2023. Participants were Nepalese residents aged 18 and above from Likhu Rural Municipality Ward No. 6. Farmers in the study encounter challenges due to the increasing monkey population, leading to crop damage and income reduction. This situation has compelled many farmers to relocate to semi-urban areas in search of alternative livelihoods. The presence of monkeys has diminished crop yields, causing financial strain on farmers and prompting them to abandon their farms for semi-urban areas. This migration has not only influenced the agricultural sector but also impacted the local economy and community dynamics. Efforts should be made to address the interactions between farmers and monkeys through deterrent measures and community-based solutions. Sustainable, long-term strategies are necessary to mitigate the impact of monkeys on farmers' livelihoods.
Bank Competition and Bank Risk: Evidence from an Emerging Economy
Authors: Bhowmik Probir Kumar , Khanam Karima , Saha Mallika
Published: July 2024

This paper investigates the relationship between banks’ competition and nonperforming loans (NPLs), considering GDP per capita, gross savings, and domestic bank credit to the private sector. The study utilizes comprehensive secondary data from 1994 to 2022, scrutinizing diverse banking environments and revealing significant findings. The analysis reveals a significant positive correlation between the number of banks and the NPL ratio, indicating that increased competition leads to higher NPL. Nonetheless, banks' domestic credit to the private sector has little effect on NPLs. The analysis also reveals a significant positive correlation between gross savings and the NPLs. Furthermore, higher NPLs ratio is linked to reduced commercial bank branches, lower capital adequacy ratios, and diminished bank liquidity reserves, posing potential financial stability risks. Even if large NPLs initially lower inflation rates, their long-term impacts depend on successful policy interventions. Additionally, NPLs significantly impact banks' return on assets and net interest margins, necessitating effective profitability and risk management strategies. The study offers crucial insights for regulators, politicians, and banking professionals to understand the complexities of risk management and competition in the banking industry and create plans to lower NPLs.
Portrayal of Socio-Political Consciousness in Dalits in Reference to Sharad Poudel’s Tapan
Authors: Charmakar Rudra Bahadur
Published: July 2024

The article attempts to explore the socio-political consciousness in Dalits for their rights, equality and liberation. Fundamentally, the article studies Sharad Poudel’s social novel “Tapan” (2073 BS) from the Marxist concept of class consciousness connecting with Dalit consciousness. For this purpose, the researcher collects and uses the various criticism and literature to explore how the Dalit literary texts portray the Dalit issues, problems, political and economic disparity, their protest and resolutions based on theoretical and critical analysis. The select novel’s plots, characters and the major themes also reflect the socio-political consciousness in Dalits. Moreover, the article explores that class consciousness develops within the characters and they stand together in the same mission and set goal for their liberation. And, the ideologies and political consciousness make them more responsible for their people and society. The novel as Dalit literature depicts multiple-layers of socio-economic, cultural and political problems of Dalits and their protests against it. The researcher employs the qualitative methods with descriptive and analytical approach.
Laetiporus sulphureus in the mid-hills of Central Nepal: ecology, ethnomycology and present status
Authors: Adhikari Hari Sharan , Magar Gyanu Thapa , Balami Sujan
Published: July 2024

Laetiporus sulphureus is a well-known edible mushroom with a high medicinal value. It is reported from different places in Nepal, particularly from mid-hill areas. However, the ecology and ethnomycology of L. sulphureus were poorly known in Nepal. We aimed to study the ecology, ethnomycology, and present status of L. sulphureus from the mid-hills of Dolakha district, central Nepal. The habitat of L. sulphureus in the six different sites of the study area was surveyed to find out the dominant tree species and microclimatic conditions. Additionally, a questionnaire survey was conducted to document ethnic knowledge and the status of L. sulphureus. We found dominance of tree species such as Tsuga dumosa, Quercus semicarpifolia, and Rhododendron arboreum in the habitat of L. sulphureus. Dead and decayed logs/trunk of these tree species were found to support L. sulphureus growth. Regarding microclimatic conditions, an average temperature of 20 °C, a light intensity of 1000–2000 lux, and relative humidity of 65–80% were recorded under the canopy where L. sulphureus was growing. Fruitbodies of L. sulphureus were found to be collected by local people for food and medicinal purposes. Local people were found to use dried L. sulphureus powder for the treatment of aliments such as diarrhea and hematochezia. The availability of L. sulphureus was found to be declining due to overharvesting, logging of the host tree, and the removal of coarse wood debris. Collection of L. sulphureus fruitbodies and logging of host tree should be regulated for its conservation in wild habitat. This study provides valuable information about the possible substrate types and environmental conditions that could be used for the successful domestication of L. sulphureus at the study sites and similar locations.
Studies on Benthic Fauna with relation to physio chemical parameters in Betana Wetland, Morang, Nepal
Authors: Karki Samikshya , Shrestha Jay Narayan
Published: July 2024

This study examined the benthic fauna and its relation to the physic chemical parameters in Betana wetland, Morang, Nepal from December 2020 to May 2021. Over the course of six months, the study found two genera of Annelida (Hirudinea and Lumbricina), eight genera of Arthropoda (Macrobranchium, Chironomus, Cyclops, Cypridopsis, Blasturus, Diptera, Coeleptera, and Naupli), and four species of Mollusca (Bellamya bengalensis, Parreysia flavidens, Lamellidens marginalis, and Indoplanorbis exutus). Arthropods were more prevalent in the spring due to the increase in temperature. The average maximum water temperature was 23.66°C in the spring and the minimum was 20.25°C in the winter. The maximum soil temperature was 24.9°C in the spring and the minimum was 21.08°C in the winter. The pH was highest in the spring (7.67) and lowest in the winter (7.21). The highest dissolved oxygen (DO) was found in the winter (7.6 mg/l) and the lowest was in the spring (7 mg/l). The maximum free CO₂ was found in the spring (26.83 mg/l) and the minimum was in the winter (21.25 mg/l). Total alkalinity was highest in the spring (113 mg/l) and lowest in the winter (105 mg/l). Total hardness was highest in the spring (83.51 mg/l) and lowest in the winter (69.25 mg/l). Water temperature and soil temperature had a high correlation coefficient (0.93) with benthic fauna, while DO and pH showed a high negative correlation coefficient (-0.93 and -0.92), respectively.
Analysing Customers’ Perception on QR Payment in Kathmandu Valley: An Empirical Study using UTAUT and PLS-SEM
Authors: Maharjan Alina , Danuwar Ranjana Kumari , Kayestha Mijala , Maharjan Mahesh , Baral Deep Kumar , Koirala Amita , Timalsina Dhurba Prasad
Published: July 2024

Background: The growing use of the Fintech industry significantly impacts the popularity of QR payment. The easy and convenient use of digital payment systems has increased the adoption of QR payments. The study analyses customers' perceptions of QR payment in the Kathmandu Valley.
Methods: The study uses explanatory research design to analyse the connections and causal effects between the determinants that affect the customer perceptions of using the QR payment system in the Kathmandu Valley. Non-probability sampling with convenient sampling is used for the study. Data is collected from 280 customers who have used QR payment services using the Structural Questionnaire through the Kobo Toolbox. Similarly, the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using the Partial Least Square (PLS) version 4.0 is adopted for analysis.
Results: The study highlights a growing trend among respondents, with an increasing number habitually using QR payments for 1-3 years. E-sewa, Fone pay, and Connect IPS are popular choices for activities like fund transfers and bill payments. Despite facing challenges such as technical glitches and debited funds from failed transactions, respondents view QR payments as a convenient method. However, these challenges can be addressed through regular maintenance, enhanced internet infrastructure, transaction flexibility, stable connectivity, and improved system performance.
Conclusions: The result shows a significant relationship between the independent variables, such as performance expectation and facilitating conditions and the dependent variable, i.e., customer perception. It indicates that when users perceive higher performance benefits from QR payment, their overall perception improves. Similarly, when users perceive a favourable environment for QR payment adoption, their perception is positively influenced, enforcing the increasing use of QR payment.
Paper Type: Research Type
Exploring the Impact of Facebook Usage on Nepali Users: A Survey Study Conducted on the Facebook Platform
Authors: Chand Prakash Bahadur
Published: July 2024

Background: Facebook significantly influences Nepal's social interactions, psychological well-being, and cultural norms. Given its wide adoption among Nepali users, understanding its effects within the diverse socio-cultural context, especially among youth, is essential.
Objective: This study aims to assess how Facebook impacts Nepali users' social interactions, psychological well-being, and cultural expression, guiding evidence-based interventions and policies promoting responsible social media use in Nepal.
Method: This quantitative study collects data from Nepali users using an online survey exclusively on Facebook. Stratified random sampling (minimum 384 respondents) ensures demographic diversity. SPSS analyses data using descriptive statistics for demographic profiles and Facebook usage patterns. Inferential statistics (correlation, regression) explore relationships between Facebook usage and impacts.
Results: Preliminary findings show that diverse Facebook usage patterns among Nepali users affect social interactions and psychological well-being. Correlational analysis indicates links between usage intensity and specific outcomes. Qualitative insights reveal cultural themes in online interactions.
Conclusion: The study highlights the nuanced impact of Facebook in Nepal, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. By comprehending these effects, policymakers can create effective strategies that harness Facebook's advantages while mitigating risks, ultimately promoting healthier social media engagement in Nepal.
The Nexus between Remittance and Economic Growth in Nepal
Authors: Adhikari Gyan Mani , Mahara Tilak Singh , Dahal Jyoti
Published: July 2024

Background: Remittance has been a pivotal source of financing economic activities in lower-income nations, including Nepal and could significantly boost the economy.The key objective of the study is to inspect the link between remittance inflow and economic growth in Nepal.
Methodology: This study uses the Auto-Regressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) approach to cointegration. The Bounds test has been carried out to explore the existence of a long-run association between variables.
Results: The empirical outcomes indicated a positive and significant long-run relationship between remittance inflow and economic growth in Nepal. Similarly, capital spending and consumption expenditure have also positively and significantly contributed to the economy.
Conclusion: The study concludes that remittance inflow has been supporting economic growth episodes in Nepal, and an increased flow of remittance can boost the economy permanently if it is utilized in productive and capital formation channels.
Implications: The study implies that real economic growth in Nepal can be enlarged if the policymakers focus on the productive linkage of remittance income in the country.
Originality: This paper is original and has not been published in other publications. Similarly, no financial support has been received while working on this paper.
Paper Type: Research paper
مرتكزات تحقيق السياحة المستدامة باستخدام مدخل الـ: (Ecotourism)
Authors: ا. د. رغد يوسف كبرو  , م.م. علاء عبد الحسين الحكيم
Published: July 2024

تتسم الاعمال المرتبطة بالسياحة (Tourism Business) خاصة المتعلقة بالموارد الطبيعية على انها ذات ارتباط مباشر بـ:  * الاقتصاد * المجتمعات * الثقافات.
 والاتجاه الجديد الذي يطلق عليه * ecosystem الذي يصب بالـ Ecotourism))، وعليه فأن المواقع السياحية العالمية التي تحقق عوائد عالية لاقتصاد بلدانها أصبحت ترتبط بالـ (Ecotourism) الذي يتطلب قد ارت عالية من البلد المضيف لتحقيق تفوقه في هذا المجال السياحي.
ريادة الاعمال الخضراء وتأثيرها في التنمية السياحية المستدامة ( دراسة تحليلة لاراء مديري دوائر بلديات أمانة بغداد )
Authors: صبا صلاح الدين نوري  , أ.د نوفل عبد الرضا علوان
Published: July 2024

يهدف الباحثان من خلال البحث الحالي الى توضيح العلاقة بين ريادة الاعمال الخضراء ومدى تأثيرها على التنمية السياحية المستدامة في المتنزهات الخضراء التابعة لأمانة بغداد . فقد انطلق بمشكلة رئيسة شملت عدة تساؤلات تتمحور حول طبيعة العلاقة التأثيرية بين المتغيرات المبحوثة فضلاً عن توضيح العلاقة بين المتغيرات عن طريق تحليل آراء الادارة العليا والوسطى المسؤولة عن إدارة المتنزهات الخضراء في مدينة بغداد والتي بلغ عددها (16) دائرة وبواقع (150) استبانة تم توزيعها عليهم . ومن أجل تحقيق هدف الدراسة المذكور اعلاه والأجابة عن التساؤلات واختبار صحة الفرضيات , فقد اعتمدت الباحثان في الدراسة وبشكل أساس على ( الاستبانة ) التي تُعد الأداة الرئيسة لجمع البيانات والمعلومات , الى جانب استعمال طريقة اخرى وهي ( المقابلة الشخصية ) ؛ لعدد من المديرين ومعاونيهم ولرؤساء الاقسام في الدوائر المبحوثة , وتم استعمال المنهج الوصفي التحليلي كمنهجية علمية في الدراسة الحالية , و تم التوصل عن طريق الدراسة الى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات كان من ابرزها , حققت ريادة الاعمال الخضراء تأثير إيجابي غير مباشر في التنمية السياحية المستدامة في المتنزهات الخضراء التابعة لأمانة بغداد .
دراسة احصائية لبيان تأثير زيارة البابا فرنسيس التاريخية في تنشيط الحركة السياحية في مدينة أور الأثرية
Authors: م. د. عبدالحكيم جميل شكري
Published: July 2024

يمتلك الترويج الإعلامي للمعالم التاريخية والحضارية والدينية عالميا دورا واهمية كبيرين تصب في صالح القطاع السياحي بما يعود بالفائدة الكبيرة على اقتصادات البلدان عن طريق استقطاب وجذب الاستثمارات الاجنبية إلى الداخل واستقطاب السياح الاجانب وتنشيط الحركة السياحية، ولاسيما ان العراق يمتلك معالم تاريخية وحضارية ودينية تتميز باهتمام معظم شعوب العالم، فجاءت زيارة البابا فرنسيس التاريخية لمدينة اور الاثرية مروجة عالمياً لهذا المعلم التاريخي والحضاري  بشكل لم يحظى به أي موقع اثري او حضاري في العراق على مدار التاريخ، بما يؤكد ان أهمية الترويج لم تتوقف عند التعريف بمدينة اور الاثرية فحسب بل اثبت الترويج عن طريق زيارة البابا فرنسيس التاريخية لمدينة اور الاثرية ان العراق يمتلك مناخاً استثماريا وسياحيا يجعله في مصاف البلدان العالمية مصححة بذلك المفاهيم الخاطئة التي تكونت لدى السياح والمستثمرين بسبب وسائل الاعلام المغرضة التي تعمل لصالح اجندات معينة، كما عمل الترويج الاعلامي لزيارة البابا فرنسيس التاريخية على اظهار السمات والخصائص المميزة والفريدة التي يتمتع بها المجتمع العراقي والتي ستؤول إلى جذب الاستثمارات الاجنبية والمجاميع السياحية إلى البلد إذ ما استثمرت بالشكل المطلوب.
Pengaruh Motivasi, Beban dan Stres Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Guru
Authors: Astuti Ika , Budi Raharjo Arif
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengaruh motivasi, beban dan stres kerja terhadap kinerja guru di SDIT Hidayatullah Yogyakarta. Desain penelitian ini merupakan penelitian survey dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian ini ialah seluruh guru, berjumlah 80 orang dengan sampling jenuh sebanyak 80 orang. Analisis data menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Pengambilan data dengan cara pengelompokkan data, data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer diperoleh dari kuesioner, dengan teknik skala likert. Sedangkan data sekunder sebagai konfirmasi dari data primer, diperoleh dengan wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian secara parsial menunjukkan motivasi kerja dan beban kerja guru tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru. Sedangkan stres kerja berpengaruh negatif terhadap kinerja guru. Kesimpulan penelitian ini ialah motivasi, beban dan stres kerja secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini secara parsial motivasi kerja tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja guru. Tinggi rendahnya motivasi kerja yang dimiliki oleh guru tidak akan mempengaruhi kinerja guru.
Kata kunci: kinerja guru, motivasi kerja, beban kerja, stres kerja
Efektifitas Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Dalam Menurunkan Perilaku Maladaptif Siswa SMA
Authors: Frinda Dewi Pertiwi  , Mutiara Cahya Noviani  , Erika Setyanti Kusuma Putri
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat keefektivitasan REBT dalam menurunkan perilaku maladaptif siswa Kelas XI di MA AL-Huda Bomo. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan jenis quasi esperimental dengan desain The Non Equivalent Control Group. Populasi seluruh kelas XI di MA AL-Huda Bomo adalah 90 siswa dengan pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive random sampling yakni dengan jumlah 20 responden yang terdiri dari 10 kelompok kontrol dan 10 kelompok eksperimen. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, penyebaran angket, dan treatment. Selain itu, analisis data yang digunakan yakni dengan Uji Independet T Test. Hasil pada penelitian ini, menunjukkan bahwa penerapan REBT terbukti efektif dalam menurunkan perilaku maladaptif dengan nilai Sig. 0.00<0.05. Keberhasilan tersebut dikarenakan responden telah menyadari kesalahannya, telah mengerti dan mampu membedakan hal rasional-irrasional, berusaha membantu dirinya sendiri untuk menurunkan perilaku tersebut dan juga mendapatkan dukungan sosial dari beberapa pihak yang ikut serta meminimalisir kasus tersebut dan dari bantuan model ABCDE dari teknik REBT.
Kata kunci: rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT), perilaku maladaptif, siswa
Hubungan Antara Kontrol Diri Dengan Perilaku Cyberbullying Pada Remaja
Authors: Prasetya Fiki Febrian Dwi , Nining Dwi Astuti  , Abdullah
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kontrol diri dengan perilaku cyberbullying pada remaja. Sampel penelitian adalah 182 Remaja yang tercatat  di Pusat  Informasi Konseling  Remaja (PIK-R)  Kabupaten  Wonosobo. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Snowball Sampling, sebanyak 182 sampel. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan skala cyberbullying dan skala kontrol diri. Analisis data menggunakan Analisa korelasi product moment. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hubungan negatif antara kontrol diri dengan perilaku cyberbullying remaja, korelasi sebesar -0,618 (p<0,01). Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa semakin tinggi kontrol diri maka semakin rendah perilaku cyberbullying, sebaliknya semakin rendah kontrol diri maka semakin tinggi perilaku cyberbullying pada remaja. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa individu yang memiliki kontrol diri tinggi mampu mengontrol perilakunya dan berpikir sebelum bertindak untuk melakukan cyberbullying.
Kata kunci: remaja, perilaku cyberbullying, kontrol diri
Menumbuhkan Sumber Daya Sosial Remaja Dengan Teknik Sosiodrama
Authors: Nur Azizah  , Ririanti Rachmayanie Jamain  , Rizky Ildiyanita
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis keefektifan Teknik sosiodrama dalam menumbuhkan sumber daya sosial remaja. Metode yang digunakan jenis eksperimen dengan desain one group pre test-post test, dengan populasi 35 siswa dan sampel 5 siswa. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan angket dengan skala likert beserta pedoman eksperimen. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Uji Paires Sample T- Test, dengan nilai signifikansi 0,001 kurang dari taraf signifikan (a) = 0,05. Hasilnya menunjukkan setelah diberikan layanan bimbingan kelompok dengan teknik sosiodrama mampu menumbuhkan sumber daya sosial siswa. Dapat ditarik kesimpulan teknik sosiodrama melalui layanan bimbingan kelompok efektif dalam menumbuhkan sumber daya sosial peserta didik kelas XI C Jurusan Akuntansi di SMKN 1 Banjarnnasin.
Kata kunci: bimbingan kelompok, teknik sosiodrama, sumber daya sosial
Analisis Profil Perilaku Bullying Pada Siswa Tingkat Sekolah Dasar Negeri Di Kabupaten Bantul
Authors: Erkurnia Frizka , Putri Tsania Natasya , Dianningsih Yunita Nur , Rachmawati Indriyana
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengenali dan menemukan indikasi perilaku bullying pada siswa sekolah dasar negeri di Kabupaten Bantul lebih awal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian survei. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa SD negeri di Bantul dengan sampel penelitian adalah sebanyak 127 siswa SD. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik propotional random sampling dan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan skala bullying yang dikembangkan sendiri oleh peneliti dan divalidasi oleh uji ahli dari Bimbingan dan Konseling serta uji statistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaku lebih sering melakukan bullying fisik sebesar 40% dan bullying verbal sebesar 41%, dengan persentase korban bullying fisik sebesar 31% dan bullying verbal sebesar 30%. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa bullying fisik dan bullying verbal mempunyai intensitas yang lebih sering dilakukan oleh siswa daripada bullying sosial.
Kata kunci: bullying, sekolah dasar, kabupaten bantul
Analisis Kebutuhan Layanan Bimbingan Untuk Mengembangkan Resiliensi Siswa Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Haryani  , Banu Setyo Adi  , Kurniawati  , Tika Aprilia
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kebutuhan layanan bimbingan dan  konseling untuk mengembangkan resiliensi siswa sekolah dasar. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner yang berisi tentang pemahaman layanan bimbingan dan konseling, pelaksaanaan layanan bimbingan dan konseling, serta pemahaman guru kelas terhadap resiliensi. Penelitian ini melibatkan 108 guru kelas sekolah dasar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemahaman guru terhadap layanan bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah dasar baru sekitar 20%, pelaksanaan layanan bimbingan dan konseling di sekolah dasar masih belum terencana dengan baik, sebagian besar guru telah memahami resiliensi namun belum mengembangkan resliliensi siswanya melalui pembelajaran. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah diperlukan model layanan bimbingan dan konseling untuk guru kelas sekolah dasar dalam mengembangkan resiliensi siswa.
Kata kunci: layanan bimbingan, resiliensi, sekolah dasar
Efektivitas Bimbingan Kelompok Pendekatan Muhasabah Dalam Meningkatkan Kesadaran Diri Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP)
Authors: Muslima  , Yuliana Nelisma  , Elviana
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penulisan ini terkait kesadaran diri siswa. Bimbingan Kelompok dengan pendekatan Muhasabah (BKp-M) salah satu solusi dalam meningkatkan kesadaran diri siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan desain pretest-posttestt control group design. Teknik pengumpulan data yang penulis gunakan adalah instrument penelitian. Pengolahan data dilakukan secara deskriptif kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian efektivitas bimbingan kelompok pendekatan muhasabah dalam meningkatkan kesadaran diri siswa hasil pengolahan menunjukan hasil dengan mengunakan Uiji Wilcoxom, diperoleh hasil terdapat 15 data selisih (posotif) (N) yang artinya ke 15 siswa mengalami peningkatan kesadaran diri dari nilai prettest ke nilai posttest dengan Mean Rank atau rata-rata sebesar 8.00, sementara itu jumlah rangking positif atau Sum of Ranks sebesar 120.00. Kesimpulannya merupakan bimbingan kelompok pendekatan muhasabah (BKp-M) dalam meningkatkan kesadaran diri lebih efektif dibanding dengan Bimbingan kelompok. Sehingga bimbingan kelompok pendekatan muhasabah dapat meningkatkan kesadaran diri siswa, kemudian hasil riset ini dapat dijadikan acuan pelaksanaan BKp-M di sekolah.
Kata kunci: bimbingan kelompok, muhasabah, kesadaran diri
Konstruksi Praksis Konseling Eksistensial Humanistik dengan Model Budaya Kesultanan Ngayogyakarta
Authors: Budiyono Alief , Azizah Nur , Harumbina Diah Ayu
Published: July 2024

Budaya memberi kita identitas dan seperangkat atribut yang mendefinisikan identitas kita. Meningkatkan apa yang kita lihat, bagaimana kita hidup, bagaimana kita makan, bagaimana kita berhubungan dengan orang lain dan bagaimana kita memandang lingkungan kita. Tujuan dalam penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui praksis konseling eksistensial humanistic dengan model kesultanan Ngayogyakarta. Metode dalam penelitian ini yaitu kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskritif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan hasil observasi dan wawancara dianalisis menurut pandangan Miles dan Huberman tentang analisis data kualitatif yang terdiri dari reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta telah menerapkan Layanan konseling eksistensial humantis dengan model budaya Kesultanan Ngayogyakarta. Layanan tersebut berpedoman pada karakteristik pendidikan Ki Hadjar Dewantara yang melandasi berbagai komponen pendidikan budaya Jawa dalam pelaksanaannya di SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini yaitu SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta menerapkan konseling eksistensial humanistic dengan model kesultanan Ngayogyakarta dengan sistem among.
Kata kunci: konseling eksistensial humanistik, konseling multikultural, budaya kesultanan ngayogyakarta
RIASEC: Need Assessment Peserta Didik dalam Bingkai Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar
Authors: Lubis Muhammad Alridho , Nur Hasanah Harahap  , Dinny Rahmayanty  , Muhammad Zulfikar  , Zubaidah  , Yulianti  , Freddi Sarman  , Muhammad Ferdiansyah
Published: July 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu mengkaji penggunaan instrumen RIASEC oleh guru BK dan hal-hal yang perlu diperhatikan ketika melakukan analisis data peserta didik. Penulisan artikel ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi literatur. Teknik analisis data adalah reduksi data, display data, dan verifikasi. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah RIASEC dapat digunakan oleh guru BK sebagai alat menganalisis kebutuhan peserta didik dengan didasari pada tipologi Holland. Instrumen ini dapat dijadikan sebagai dasar untuk menyusun program dan mengungkap kebutuhan peserta didik dengan tetap mempertimbangkan aspek kepribadian, keinginan, maupun data-data mendukung lain dari peserta didik. Peneliti merekomendasikan untuk menyelenggarakan pelatihan-pelatihan secara sistematis dalam mengoperasionalkan instrumen tersebut sehingga implementasi dapat dilakukan secara tepat dan terukur untuk kemaslahatan siswa.
Kata kunci: RIASEC, need assessment, instrumen