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Developing the Cultural Competencies of Preservice Mathematics Teachers: A Case Study from Education Abroad
Authors: Izard Blair , Moss David
Published: November 2024

The lack of support for equitable learning outcomes is a long-standing issue in mathematics education. As there has been significant attention from professional organizations to address issues of access and equity within mathematics education, there has been an emphasis on creating classrooms that are responsive to students’ backgrounds, experiences, cultural perspectives, and traditions. However, this is nearly impossible without the ability to first see culture and recognize the backgrounds and lived experiences of others. This study reports on an approach to developing the cultural competencies of preservice mathematics teachers—education abroad—with the notion that as teachers develop a sense of culture, they will have the potential to place it front and center in their instruction. Following one preservice teacher’s journey through a semester-long education abroad program, we find that education abroad can positively influence cultural perspectives and philosophies of mathematics teaching.
Cognitive Versus Affective Perceptions of Risks: What Do Students Think and Feel About Their Positive and Negative Risk Taking While Studying Abroad?
Authors: Helweg-Larsen Marie , Bolton Tsantir Stacey
Published: November 2024

Research has examined how people think about their personal risks, but not how students conceptualize the risks they experience abroad. We examined how students describe their risks, how they see risk beliefs and experiences as tied to mitigation, and whether they view study abroad as a time to take (positive or negative) risks. We interviewed US-based college students (N=18) studying abroad in Denmark pre-pandemic. Themes revealed that students (1) saw study abroad as risky, (2) conceptualized their risks affectively and not cognitively, (3) described their worries (more about positive than negative risks) but rarely concrete mitigation steps, and (4) described taking some risks (more negative than positive risks) but rationalized and minimized their experiences. These results are theoretically important and practically useful because they help study abroad professionals consider ways to better prepare and support students based on an understanding of students’ own risk perspectives.
Re-conceptualizing Study Abroad: Shifting the Focus to Connection, Flow, and Movement
Authors: Hartmann Lori
Published: November 2024

This article begins with the question: “Why is study abroad focused on discrete locations and stasis when human history is characterized by movement, flows, and connectivity?” The answer to that question can be found in the original purposes of study abroad in addition to the historical and epistemological context in which these programs emerged. The article then explores the limitations of discrete-location study abroad programs and provides alternatives that focus on the flow of people and ideas across borders and the connections between cultures. By focusing study abroad courses on the fact that human communities are mutually constitutive, I argue that students may better understand many of the current challenges facing the international community. Furthermore, the approaches outlined in the sample courses featured here can help to foster empathy and meet other cultural competency goals by the nature of the subject matter that puts connection and flow at the center.
Abstract in French
Cet article commence par la question: <> La réponse à cette question se trouve dans les objectifs initiaux des études à l'étranger ainsi que dans le contexte historique et épistémologique dans lequel ces programmes sont apparus. L’article explore ensuite les limites des programmes d'études à l'étranger dans des lieux distincts (souvent un seul pays), et propose des alternatives axées sur la circulation des personnes et des idées à travers les frontières et sur les liens entre des cultures. En visant ces programmes et ces cours sur le fait que les communautés humaines sont mutuellement constitutives, je soutiens que les étudiants pourraient mieux comprendre bon nombre des défis actuels auxquels est confrontée la communauté internationale. De plus, les approches décrites dans les exemples de cours présentés ici peuvent aider à favoriser l'empathie et à atteindre d'autres objectifs de compétence culturelle grâce à la nature du sujet qui met la connexion et le flux au centre.
Sex, Love, and Study Abroad: The Impact of Intimate Relationships in Study Abroad Outcomes
Authors: Foley Ellen , Hannaford Dinah
Published: November 2024

This article makes a case for analysis of romantic relationships during international education programs. Study abroad programs promise cultural immersion and place students in settings where romantic relationships may be the most accessible way to achieve this immersion. Yet programs may fail to prepare students to navigate dating and romance during study abroad. We draw on participant observation and interviews with former study abroad participants, program staff, and host community members in Dakar, Senegal to examine how cross-cultural romances emerge in the study abroad setting. We argue that study abroad programs would benefit from explicit and sustained attention to gender relations, love, and intimacy in pre-departure orientations, upon arrival in host settings, and throughout the duration of the programs. We also contend that romantic relationships during study abroad merit sustained ethnographic inquiry to better understand how and why these relationships take place, how they afford opportunities for student learning, and how they shape perceptions of study abroad learners by the host community.
Abstract in French
Cet article encourage l’analyse critique des relations amoureuses qui surviennent pendant les programmes d’études à l’étranger. Ces programmes promettent une immersion culturelle et placent des étudiants dans des conditions dans lesquelles les rapports amoureux sont parfois la méthode la plus facile d’accéder à cette immersion. Pourtant, ces programmes risquent de ne pas réussir à préparer les étudiants à naviguer ces rapports de couples pendant leurs études à l’étranger. Ici nous nous appuyons sur l’observation participante et les entretiens avec d’anciens participants aux programmes, le personnel ancien et actuel des programmes, et les membres de la communauté d’accueil à Dakar, au Sénégal, pour examiner comment les liaisons amoureuses interculturelles émergent dans le cadre des études à l’étranger. Nous soutenons que les programmes d'études à l'étranger bénéficieraient d'une attention explicite et soutenue aux relations de genre, à l'amour et à l'intimité dans les orientations préalables au départ, à l'arrivée dans le contexte d'accueil et tout au long de la durée des programmes. Nous soutenons également que les relations amoureuses au cours des études à l’étranger méritent une enquête ethnographique soutenue pour mieux comprendre comment et pourquoi ces relations ont lieu, comment elles offrent des opportunités d’apprentissage aux étudiants et comment elles façonnent les perceptions des étudiants par la communauté d’accueil.
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja Dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan Pada PT Sarana Majukan Ekonomi Finance Indonesia
Authors: Wulandari Putri , Marwansyah Sofyan
Published: November 2024

Pada penelitian ini disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja dijadikan sebagai variabel bebas atau independent variable dan kepuasan kerja dijadikan sebagai variabel terikat atau dependent variable. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui pengaruh disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja pada PT Sarana Majukan Ekonomi Finance Indonesia baik secara parsial atau terpisah maupun secara simultan atau bersama-sama. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh dengan penentuan sampel menggunakan seluruh populasi dan teknik pengumpulan datanya berupa kuesioner. Rancangan analisis data yang digunakan menggunakan uji kualitas data, uji asumsi klasik, pengujian hipotesis serta uji koefisien determinasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan dapat diketahui bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh secara parsial atau terpisah antara disiplin kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja. Terdapat pengaruh secara parsial atau terpisah antara motivasi kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja. Terdapat pengaruh secara simultan atau bersama-sama antara disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja terhadap kepuasan kerja. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan, perusahaan masih perlu memerhatikan beberapa faktor yang telah diuraikan dalam penelitian ini agar dapat meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya yang ada di perusahaan. Dengan demikian jika perusahaan dapat memenuhi disiplin kerja dan motivasi kerja karyawan sebaik mungkin, maka perusahaan dapat mencapai tujuan yang telah ditetapkan secara efektif dan efisien.
PENGARUH TUNJANGAN KINERJA DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PADA PEGAWAI KEJAKSAAN NEGERI BINJAI
Authors: Sormin Zefany Pranita
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tunjangan kinerja dan disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja pada pegawai Kejaksaan Negeri Binjai. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena adanya keterlambatan dalam pemberian tunjangan kinerja kepada pegawai akibat proses administrasi yang lambat dan kurang koordinasi, yang dapat menurunkan kinerja pegawai dengan mengurangi motivasi, produktivitas, dan kedisiplinan. Tingkat disiplin kerja pegawai di Kantor Kejaksaan Negeri Binjai juga dinilai masih belum optimal, tampak dari kehadiran pegawai yang terlambat serta terlalu santai dalam bekerja. Jika kondisi ini berlangsung terus-menerus, dapat berdampak pada penurunan performa kerja dan menghambat pemberian layanan masyarakat secara optimal. Penelitian ini  merupakan penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 59 orang pegawai Kejaksaan Negeri Binjai, sedangkan strategi pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah sampling jenuh, yaitu pengambilan sampel dari seluruh populasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji regresi berganda, uji parsial (t), uji simultan (F), dan uji koefisien determinasi (R2). Berdasarkan hasil uji yang peneliti lakukan tunjangan kinerja berpengaruh dan signifikan terhadap kinerja dan disiplin kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja  pada Kejaksaan Negeri Binjai, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa meningkatnya kinerja  tunjangan kerja dan disiplin akan mempengaruhi kinerja pada Kejaksaan Negeri Binjai. Hasil uji Simultan juga memberikan jawaban yang sama yaitu berpengaruh secara simultan dan signifikan. Variabel tunjangan kinerja dan disiplin kerja memberikan pengaruh sebesar 81,5% sehingga dengan memperhatikan kedua variabel ini dapat meningkatkan kinerja pada pada Kejaksaan Negeri Binjai.
Acute Severe Chest Pain with ST-Segment Elevation in Inferior Leads During Pharmacological Cardioversion of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia: A Case Report
Authors: Pan Pan , Qin Xia Yi , He Bin , Cao Yu
Published: November 2024

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) is a frequently encountered arrhythmia in emergency departments, significantly affecting cardiac function and hemodynamics. The sudden onset of severe chest pain with accompanying ST-segment elevation on the electrocardiogram (ECG) during pharmacological cardioversion is rare but requires immediate intervention with coronary vasodilators, anticoagulants, and antiplatelet agents. Continuous ECG monitoring and assessment of cardiac biomarkers are essential. In facilities with appropriate resources, urgent coronary angiography is recommended to evaluate coronary anatomy, blood flow, and collateral circulation. Due to the rarity of this presentation, we report this case as a reference for clinical diagnosis and management.
THE INFLUENCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE, INTELLECTUAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PRIMARY IQRO COOPERATIVE EMPLOYEES (PRIMKOPIQ)
Authors: Iswadi Udi , Dzikri Ahlu , Aprilliadi Teddy
Published: November 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence, intellectual intelligence on the performance of employees of Primary Cooperative Iqro (PRIMKOPIQ). The variables used are emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence, intellectual intelligence as independent variables, and employee performance as dependent variables. The research method used in this study is the survey method, while the population in this study are employees of Primary Cooperative Iqro (PRIMKOPIQ). The number of samples determined in this study was 37 respondents. Sampling was carried out by taking the entire population. The data analysis technique used was multiple correlation analysis and determinant coefficient (R2). The results of the coefficient analysis show that the t-test of the emotional intelligence variable has a positive and significant effect on performance (t count 2.087> t table 2.034), the spiritual intelligence variable on performance shows a positive and significant effect (t count 4.604> t table 2.034), the intellectual intelligence variable on performance shows a positive and significant effect (t count 2.089> t table 2.034), and the emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence and intellectual intelligence variables simultaneously have a significant effect on the performance of Primary Koperasi Iqro (PRIMKOPIQ) employees. This is based on the results of the f-test with an ftable value of 3.27 while the fcount value is 14.701.
O Potencial Terapêutico do Canabidiol no Tratamento da Epilepsia: Uma Revisão Sistemática
Authors: Leite de Barros Manuela , Gindro Labanca Eduardo , Yudi Salvioni Higa Bruno , Alexandre Barquette Nascimento Hévilla , Daiany Vilela Dota Jhennifer , Silva Cunha Larissa , Scaramel Bonetto Giovanna , Miguel Nini Ribeiro Matheus , Alexandre Barquette Nascimento Marcella , Lara Ribeiro Sofia , Mitne Carvalho Marina , Roberta Ribeiro Rocha Giulia
Published: November 2024

A epilepsia é uma patologia neurológica crônica de causa genética ou adquirida, caracterizada por crises epilépticas decorrentes de descargas elétricas desorganizadas no cérebro. Esta condição impacta na saúde neuropsicológica e na qualidade de vida dos pacientes, com potenciais consequências cognitivas, sociais e emocionais. Este artigo é uma revisão da literatura atual sobre a atuação do canabidiol (CBD) no tratamento da epilepsia com enfoque nos pacientes refratários aos tratamentos convencionais. Foram encontradas evidências científicas que indicam que o tratamento com CBD tem eficácia e benefício para o controle das crises, tanto na frequência quanto na intensidade, apresentando efeito neuroprotetor ao interferir na excitação neuronal e modular receptores específicos. O CBD possui um perfil de segurança superior aos medicamentos convencionais, com menor incidência de efeitos colaterais e toxicidade. Contudo, são necessários estudos adicionais para confirmar sua eficácia e compreender melhor os mecanismos de ação a longo prazo. Este estudo reforça a necessidade de uma abordagem individualizada e regulada para o uso de CBD no contexto clínico, considerando as particularidades de cada paciente.
Gifted pupils’ learning experience in virtual laboratories
Authors: Kapıcı Hasan Özgür , Coştu Fatma
Published: November 2024

One of the main courses that have been affected by instructional technology is science education since the nature of topics covered by the science curriculum may require the usage of technology to teach them better. Based on this, the aim of the current study is to investigate the effects of virtual laboratories on the development of gifted students’ conceptual knowledge and the improvement of inquiry skills. A total of 43 sixth-grade gifted students were the participants. Whereas there were 22 students in the control group, in which hands-on experimentation was followed, 21 sixth-grade students were involved in the experimental condition, where virtual laboratory environments were used. Two different data-gathering tools, a multiple-choice conceptual knowledge test and inquiry skills test, were used in this study. The results revealed that although both groups enhanced their conceptual knowledge and improved their inquiry skills throughout the study, the students in the experimental group reached significantly higher scores than their counterparts for both of the tests. Several suggestions were done for both science teachers and researchers concerning the outcomes of the current study.
Evaluation of the efficacy of cryotherapy in painful shoulder syndrome
Authors: Kuliński Włodzisław , Walas Katarzyna
Published: November 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of cryotherapy in painful shoulder syndrome.
Materials and Methods: The study involved 30 patients with painful shoulder syndrome. The patients were treated with 10 cryotherapy procedures followed by kinesiotherapy. Pain intensity according to the Laitinen scale and ranges of motion in the shoulder joint were evaluated before and after treatment.
Results: After treatment, 60% of study patients showed complete elimination of shoulder pain and 33% experienced occasional pain only. 56% of study patients showed full shoulder mobility and 43% showed partial improvements.
Conclusions: 1. Painful shoulder syndrome is a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic problem. 2. The use of cryotherapy helped eliminate or reduce the symptoms. 3. Study patients showed increased ranges of motion in all planes in the joint. 4. The quality of life and functioning in study patients improved. 5. Treatment of this disorder is based on physical therapy.
Peculiarities of population compliance with the rules of dietary nutrition for health promotion
Authors: Griban Grygoriy P. , Zablotska Olha S. , Khlus Nataliia O. , Tomich Liliya M. , Kozak Yevgen P. , Osmanova Alimia M. , Нolovkina Viktoriia V.
Published: November 2024

Aim: To study the attitude of the population of Ukraine to the rules of dietary nutrition to improve their health.
Materials and Methods: The research which involved 214 respondents (38 men and 176 women) of different ages. Research methods: bibliosemantic, medical and sociological (survey), statistical. The survey was anonymous and it was conducted according to the author’s questionnaire.
Results: It has been found that the 79.0 % of the respondents are unaware of the importance of dietary nutrition and its significance in promoting health, and incorrectly define the term “dietary nutrition”. It has been found that 44.0 % of the respondents are overweight, 11.0 % are obese of varying degrees; 78.0 % of the respondents consume excessive amounts of sour and pickled food, 71.5 % eat sugar and sweets, 52.8 % – fatty, smoked, and fried food, 45.3 % – bakery products, 22.9 % – fast food; only 26.0 % know about the norm of the ratio of nutrients in food and try to adhere to it. This indicates that the vast majority of the respondents have an unbalanced and chaotic diet, and do not follow dietary rules.
Conclusions: Nutrition is one of the factors influencing public health. An optimal healthy diet can improve human health and prevent most non-communicable diseases. The results of the research can be used in the course of outreach and awareness-raising activities by public health professionals to prevent chronic non-communicable diseases among the population.
Peran Sistem Pengendalian Internal Dalam Memediasi Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Kualitas Laporan Keuangan Kabupaten Tana Toraja
Authors: Palimbong Stefani Marina , Batara Mince
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh budaya organisasi (X) terhadap sistem pengendalian internal (Z) dan kualitas laporan keuangan. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data dengan penyebaran kuesioner sebagai instrumen pada pegawai BPKPD Tana Toraja dengan teknik purposive sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Variabel (X) berpengaruh secara langsung dan signifikan terhadap variabel (Z). Selain itu, variabel (Z). juga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel (Y). Lebih lanjut, penelitian ini juga menemukan bahwa budaya organisasi (X) memiliki pengaruh tidak langsung yang signifikan terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan (Y) melalui sistem pengendalian internal (Z)sebagai variabel mediasi
Pengaruh Iklim Organisasi dan Motivasi Terhadap Komitmen Organisasi Generasi Z di GKI Kota Wisata
Authors: Roestandi David , Winarto Jacinta
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini mengemban tujuan secara spesifik guna melangsungkan penganalisisan terkait pengaruh iklim organisasi dan motivasi yang merujuk pada komitmen organisasi generasi Z di GKI Kota Wisata. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Dalam skema riset ini melibatkan metode regresi linier secara berganda dan menghimpun sejumlah data dengan kuantitas 72 partisipan yang terdiri dari remaja dan pemuda GKI Kota Wisata. Temuan dalam riset ini menegaskan jika motivasi mendatangkan pengaruhnya dengan derajat signifikan yang menyasar langsung ke komitmen organisasi generasi Z, sementara iklim organisasi tidak berpengaruh signifikan. Dengan kontribusi keseluruhan secara simultan sebesar 46,6% terhadap variabilitas komitmen organisasi disarankan agar gereja fokus pada peningkatan motivasi melalui penghargaan, pengakuan, dan kesempatan pengembangan diri bagi generasi Z.
The Embodiment of Benevolence and Destiny in Er Pai in late Ming Dynasty
Authors: Yee Low Wei , Peng Ngoi Guat
Published: November 2024

Author Ling Mengchu wrote the Slapping Table in Amazement-First Series and Slapping Table in Amazement-Second Series (The following collectively referred to as Er Pai). The “business-related chapters” have as many as 31 business-related chapters. This kind of theme accounted for 1/3 of the total number of articles of the novel. The business-related articles refer to the “business-related chapters” in which the relevant chapters in Er Pai are summarized based on previous research results, which involve commercial activities, describe merchants’ behavior, and reflect merchants’ thoughts, and show commercial cultural phenomena. The business-related chapters of Er Pai depicts a lot of good and evil stories, with the development of the plot reveals that destiny can be divided into the manipulation of God and man-made. The destiny of the characters in the text is mostly affected by the individual’s own moral conduct, which leads to the subsequent results. Some of them are not in the right shape to save themselves from disaster, benevolent people are in the right shape to enjoy happiness and prosperity. The connection between benevolence and destiny is not divorced from reality. The moral relationship between benevolence and destiny, the influence of benevolence on destiny, the influence of scholars-merchants culture on the moral concepts of benevolence and destiny, and the consideration and choice of scholars-merchants class on benevolence and destiny are the focus of this chapter. This chapter discusses the scholars-merchants culture and the social moral concepts of benevolence and destiny in the business-related chapters of Er Pai, to analyze the balance and choice made by the scholars-merchants class on benevolence and destiny in the face of public morality and private interests, and even the calculation of the present or future. In addition, the destiny presented in the novel can be divided into the domination of God and the destiny caused by human. Through the description of the plot, the inviolable destiny is analyzed, and the transformation after being influenced by human is also the main part of this chapter.
A Comparative Study of COVID-19 Incidents in Chinese and American News Reports
Authors: Xiaoxia He
Published: November 2024

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in early 2020, there have been many false negative information in the society, and the public's anxiety and irritability have been amplified. In this situation, constructive news originating from the European and American news industry has become the focus of attention for some media or scholars. It aims to awaken the public's willingness to take action through inspiring news reports, thereby promoting social stability and development. However, the specific practice of constructive news will present different characteristics in different social environments. This article compares and analyzes the constructive reporting framework characteristics of People's Daily and New York Times, with the aim of exploring the frameworks and narrative methods of different types of media in reporting, rather than simply evaluating the advantages and disadvantages, in order to see the advantages and disadvantages of People's Daily's reporting, propose my own opinions and some improvement measures, and provide some thinking and reference for the practical orientation of China's news localization practice.
An Exploration of Pedagogical Research Methods in Traditional Chinese Thought: The Study of Lao-Zhuang Philosophy as the Core of Discussion
Authors: Huang Chien-Lun
Published: November 2024

This study takes “Lao Zhuang’s Philosophy of Education” as the core of discussion, and tries to analyze the pedagogical research methodology of traditional Chinese thought, as well as to clarify the boundaries between the “study of history of education” and the “study of philosophy of education” in the study of traditional Chinese thought in education. It is found that there are two types of Lao-Zhuang's research results related to the theme of education research. First, the research on Lao-Zhuang’s thought is conducted with the concepts related to pedagogy as the main vein and analytical framework, which has the advantage of highlighting the value and characteristics of education, but the disadvantage is that this kind of research does not necessarily present the completeness of the traditional thought. The second is to take Lao-Zhuang’s thought as the core and then interpret its educational implications in the study of philosophy of education. The advantage is that it can highlight the completeness of the thought and avoid the interpretation of the meaning out of context, but the disadvantage is that many papers become mainly based on the interpretation of the meaning of the traditional thought, and the part of the educational derivation is relatively small and not systematic enough. On the whole, most of the educational research on traditional Chinese thought follows the three stages of Chinese philosophical research, and the application and explanation of research methodology is generally rare. If the study itself is a study of “the interpretation of thought itself”, then it belongs to the study of “philosophy of education”. If the study emphasizes on the ideological interactions of traditional thought in different times, or the exploration of the meaning of a certain thought in relation to the political and social context of the time, then it belongs to the study of “history of education”, so the study of the education of the current philosophy of Lao and Zhuang can be categorized as a study of “philosophy of education”.
Teachers’ Beliefs About Learner Autonomy in Collaborative Online Learning: Insights from a University in Vietnam
Authors: Tran Thi My Linh
Published: November 2024

This article aims to explore teachers’ perspectives about learner autonomy (LA) and specifically, it explores how collaborative online learning (COL) may aid English language teachers at a Vietnamese university in fostering students’ capacity for LA as part of their instructional approach. This mixed methods paper presents the findings obtained from an online questionnaire and individual interviews with 47 teachers from a Vietnamese university. The results show technical, psychological, and political interpretations of autonomy in language education, which reveal two distinct yet interrelated perspective of autonomy among teachers: independent and interdependent learning. Furthermore, the research demonstrates the role of language teachers in COL and identifies some limitations pertaining to the promotion of autonomy in virtual classrooms.
Anti-crisis management methods in the post-pandemic and martial law environment: features of usage and strategic importance
Authors: PETRYSHYN Nataliia , DAVYDCHAK Marta
Published: November 2024

Introduction. Recent years have been quite challenging for the Ukrainian economy and for domestic business in general. The pandemic and the war have had a significant impact and continue to have an impact on the operations of enterprises, their profitability and efficiency. Working in such a crisis environment requires managers to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, adaptability and flexibility in making management decisions. Some companies, even before the war, were able to integrate risk management into their management systems and actively used crisis management tools during the pandemic. As a result, such specialists can now respond more quickly to the challenges of war.
The purpose of the paper is to explore the peculiarities of using anti-crisis management methods in the post-pandemic and martial law environment and to develop proposals for improving enterprise management in the current environment.
Results. Since the beginning of 2022, many companies have started losing their staff as a result of military operations, mobilization and migration abroad or to other regions of Ukraine. Some companies still have labor needs that are very difficult to fill due to market volatility, staff shortages, lack of relevant qualifications, etc. Managing an enterprise under martial law is a challenge that requires a special approach and skills. The key factors for effective management are the ability to make quick decisions, adapt to changes and ensure transparent communication processes with subordinates. Although there is no single universal approach, the use of effective and efficient management methods in a particular situation helps managers cope with the challenges of war and direct the management of the enterprise to achieve the goals.
Conclusion. The use of crisis management techniques, such as increased communication with employees, concern for employee safety, material and moral support, help maintain business efficiency and ensure employee safety in the work environment. Companies need to review their crisis management plans to ensure a faster and more effective response to new challenges, adapt to changes, and prepare to adjust plans if necessary.
Advanced Simulation Datasets for Deep Learning-Based Photonic and Electromagnetic Research using FDTD Methods
Authors: Nakib Arman Mohammad , Rana Sohel , Jayed A K M , Maama Zahra , Islam Md Shahazul , Haque Shahed Jahidul
Published: November 2024

We have provided finite numerical datasets using the FDTD technique, which describes the electromagnetic field distribution against the changes in material and structural characteristics in this paper. It holds information related to many numerical parameters and the field images of the corresponding shape and size for different configurations for Gold, MgF2, and glass. This dataset was created to enhance the study of photonics, optics, and electromagnetic waves and serve as an input for reinforcement learning models intended to make precise estimations of field behavior induced by material and/or geometrical inputs for photonics and optics. We also describe other datasets mentioned in the contextual literature and establish how our dataset is different by providing a more comprehensive, parameterized set of images and simulation data. Thus, describing the approach used to create the dataset, we discuss its possible use in various disciplines – from nanophotonic to machine learning where precise electromagnetic field modeling is needed.
Peningkatan Kompetensi Guru Ma Asy-Syifa Terkait Implementasi Assessment Dalam Kurikulum Merdeka
Authors: Cepri Maulana  , Rakhmat Prabowo  , Hamdan Ardiansyah  , Rahma Andriani  , Viana Maulida
Published: November 2024

Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan berdasarkan masalah yang dilihat melalui analisis kebutuhan pada MA Asy-Syifa dimana menunjukan bahwa guru-guru di MA Asy-Syifa belum optimal dalam melaksanakan penilaian pada implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi para guru MA Asy-Syifa terkait implementasi penilaian dalam Kurikulum Merdeka. Diharapkan dengan adanya pengabdian ini para guru dapat melaksanakan penilaian sesuai dengan capaian pembelajaran dan menyusun penilaian dengan tepat, dengan membuat kisi kisi dan kartu soal sebelum melakukan penilaian.
 
Kata Kunci: Penilaian, Kurikulum Merdeka, Workshop, Guru, Siswa
Kontribusi Usaha Kesehatan Sekolah (UKS) Sebagai Upaya Menurunkan Stunting di TK ABA Kemantren Kraton
Authors: Evi Wahyuntari
Published: November 2024

Stunting merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan di Indonesia. Ikatan Guru TK ABA (IGABA) Kemantren Kraton dalam hal penanggulangan stunting dengan menyasar penyebab tidak langsung yang umumnya diluar persoalan Kesehatan melalui kegiatan UKS. Tujuan: mengoptimalkan UKS sebagai upaya pencagahan stunting. Metode: Community Development Methods, dengan sasaran IGABA di Kemantren Kraton, sebanyak 2 peserta. Kegiatan dilaksankan melalui identifikasi indikator UKS, pelatihan guru terkait dengan pengukuran atropometri anak, interpretasi status gizi menggunakan WHO Antro, P3Kdan P3P. Hasil: Kegiatan terlaksana dengan baik dengan hasil peningkatan pengetahuan sebelum pelatihan 70 dan meningkat mejadi 98, serta tersedia data interpretasi status gizi baik 148 (78%). Simpulan: Peningkatan ketrampilan guru dalam pengelolaan UKS sebagi upaya pencegahan stunting anak.
Hypotonic syndrome as a manifestation of an ultra-rare disease caused by a new and de novo variant in the PLA2G6 gene
Authors: Morán Fernández Jenny Adriana , Moreno Giraldo Lina Johanna
Published: November 2024

Introduction: congenital hypotonia, a rare condition that encompasses various neuromuscular disorders, can have a genetic origin, such as infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy (inad), an ultra-rare neurodegenerative disorder of unknown prevalence. Objective: to utilize genomic techniques for the precision diagnosis of low-prevalence neuromuscular diseases. Materials and methods: case report of an infant, without a family history of genetic diseases, normal pregnancy, hypotonia at birth, neurodevelopmental regression, nystagmus, strabismus, and cerebellar atrophy. Due to the suspicion of an autosomal recessive vs de novo inherited disease, genetic sequencing studies using ngs (next-generation sequencing) + cnv (copy number variations) were requested for genes related to congenital hypotonia (1,621 genes). Results: two heterozygous variants were identified (compound heterozygote for the pla2g6 gene), the first variant classified as probably pathogenic, a duplication of 5 nucleobases at position 1,914 of the cdna, in exon 14 of the gene. The second variant, classified as pathogenic, involves a change from guanine to adenine at position 2,081 of the cdna, in exon 15 of the gene. Variants in this gene are associated with three autosomal recessive medical conditions: infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy 1, neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 2b, and parkinsons disease 14. Discussion and conclusion: congenital hypotonia, linked to disorders such as inad, is difficult to diagnose conventionally. Deleterious variants in the pla2g6 gene, located on chromosome 22, are associated with three autosomal recessive hereditary conditions, including inad, with manifestations before 3 years of age, neurological symptoms, mortality within the first decade, and multiple complications. Genomic technologies, including reverse phenotyping, are fundamental in understanding its genetic basis, phenotypic heterogeneity, guiding targeted treatment, prognosis, follow-up, genetic counseling, and heritability risk, bringing us closer to anticipatory, preventive, and precision medicine, especially in ultra-rare conditions.
Dengue a Prática de Automedicação em Crianças por Seus Responsáveis: uma Revisão da Literatura
Authors: Ribeiro Irlanda da Silva , Silva Tallyson Menezes Bento da
Published: November 2024

Introdução: Este estudo tem como base fazer uma revisão de cunho bibliográfico acerca dos perigos e as consequências da automedicação  em crianças para casos de Dengue, e também destacar  o papel que o farmacêutico tem no combate a esse tipo de prática tão nociva á saúde. Objetivo: Expor os riscos da automedicação em crianças e abordar a atuação do farmacêutico diante  desse perigo nos dias atuais. Método:  este artigo trata-se de uma revisão de literatura ,onde foram coletadas informações acerca da automedicação em crianças para casos de Dengue de forma que pudesse a alcabçar o objetivo estabelecido, com fontes verdadeiras e confiáveis em bases de dados como: Google Acadêmico, Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS) e Scielo. Resultados: Os estudos realizados mostram que são evidentes os riscos que o medicamento usado de maneira irracional pode oferecer e também os efeitos colaterais e as interações, principalmente na automedicação em crianças com dengue.Conclusões:  a partir deste estudo é possível ver o papel essencial  do farmacêutico no combate  ao uso irracional de medicamentos em crianças, uma vez que esse professional pode oferecer assistência farmacêutica, e orientar a população sobre os perigos causados pela automedicação, evitando, assim, agravos à saúde em casos de Dengue especialmente.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD): A Review on Assessing Measures
Authors: Weerakoon W.A.S.S. , Hendavithrana T. P.
Published: November 2024

Mutations in the encoding Dystrophin gene lead to lethal, genetic muscular dystrophies such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) which have a slower progression than DMD and an intermediate form. Dystrophin gene mutations abolish the production of Dystrophin in body muscles such as skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles. The progressive degeneration of muscle tissues and functions will occur. Most often respiratory, orthopaedic, and cardiac-related complications have led to death. These neuromuscular disorders occur at a frequency of about 1 in 5000 newborn males. The objective of this review was to identify and understand the available measures used for assessing muscular dystrophies in DMD and BMD. Review of studies identified from searching medical bibliographic sources relevant to assessing methods and techniques of DMD and BMD between the years of 2002 and 2022. The studies showed measures used to assess the muscles in DMD patients apart from clinical assessments to quantify the pathological changes involved in the muscles as objective parameters. The measures can be categorized into invasive and non- invasive methods. This study has resulted in manual muscle testing methods and methods of assessing the functional ability of the muscles such as muscle biopsies, Ultrasound scans (USS), and Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) etc. It concludes that the most widely used effective and reliable investigation method has been identified as MRI scans due to various purposes and methods of assessing muscular dystrophies.
Disaster Management Policies and Practices in Vulnerable Communities of Nepal: A Qualitative Analysis
Authors: Gautam Kshitiz
Published: November 2024

This study uses qualitative methods to assess the effectiveness of Nepal's National Policy for Disaster Risk Reduction (2018) in the Sankhu area, a community particularly vulnerable to natural disasters. Focusing on the Shankharapur Municipality in the Kathmandu Valley, the examines the policy's impact on marginalized communities in the aftermath of the devastating 2015 earthquake. Comprehensive interviews were conducted with 30 participants, including earthquake survivors, local government officials, and community leaders. The analysis of these interviews revealed significant barriers to the policy's implementation. Notably, a lack of collaboration among various stakeholders involved in disaster management has hindered effective response and recovery efforts. The existing policy framework also fails to sufficiently address the unique needs of disadvantaged populations, potentially increasing their vulnerability during disasters. Moreover, the study identified that the rigidity of the current policy framework limits its adaptability to evolving disaster scenarios, further diminishing its effectiveness against future threats. Additionally, the findings indicate that inadequate community engagement strategies have weakened disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, ultimately limiting the overall impact of the policy. The study underscores the need for policy reforms that enhance Nepal's capacity to withstand natural disasters by addressing these critical areas for improvement.
Review on Proposal of a Password Manager, satisfying security and Usability through “Key-Master”
Authors: Deshmukh R. V. , Rajesh Petewar Purva , M. Rathod Shailesh , Dineshrao Bijwe Shreeya , Dilip Pawar Vivek , Suresh Bondre Tushar
Published: November 2024

In today’s digital era, the demand for a password manager app has become increasingly vital. With the growing number of online accounts, remembering multiple strong, unique passwords is both challenging and insecure. Passwords continue to prevail on the web as the primary method for user authentication despite their well-known security and usability drawbacks. A password is considered to be the first line of defence in protecting online accounts, but there are problems when people handle their own passwords, for example, password reuse and difficult to memorize. Password managers offer some improvement without requiring server-side changes. In this paper, we evaluate the security of dual-possession authentication, an authentication approach offering encrypted storage of passwords and theft-resistance without the use of a master password. Considering this need, we as a team are putting forth a proposal of a Password Manager satisfying security and usability through “Key-Master”, which is the ultimate password manager android application. Key-Master is designed to streamline the management of your digital credentials while ensuring robust security. This securely stores and organizes your passwords, generates strong and unique passwords for each account, and auto-fills login details across websites and applications. In this paper, we present a type of password manager that combines usability advantages of the naive password manager with protected storage. In response to the need of strong passwords management, "Key-Master" emerges as an innovative mobile application that can revolutionize the way users manage their passwords. Key- Master aims to simplify online security management and protect against unauthorized access, ensuring peace of mind for users navigating the digital world.
DIISC-IV. DIISCovery of Anomalously Low Metallicity H ii Regions in NGC 99: Indirect Evidence of Gas Inflows
Authors: Olvera Alejandro J. , Borthakur Sanchayeeta , Padave Mansi , Heckman Timothy , Gim Hansung B. , Koplitz Brad , Dupuis Christopher , Momjian Emmanuel , Jansen Rolf A.
Published: November 2024

As a part of the Deciphering the Interplay between the Interstellar medium, Stars, and the Circumgalactic medium (DIISC) survey, we investigate indirect evidence of gas inflow into the disk of the galaxy NGC 99. We combine optical spectra from the Binospec spectrograph on the MMT telescope with optical imaging data from the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope, radio H i 21 cm emission images from the NSF Karl G. Jansky’s Very Large Array, and UV spectroscopy from the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph on the Hubble Space Telescope. We measure emission lines (Hα, Hβ, [O iii]λ5007, [N ii]λ6583, and [S ii]λ6717, 31) in 26 H ii regions scattered about the galaxy and estimate a radial metallicity gradient of −0.017 dex kpc−1 using the N2 metallicity indicator. Two regions in the sample exhibit an anomalously low metallicity (ALM) of 12 + log(O/H) = 8.36 dex, which is ∼0.16 dex lower than other regions at that galactocentric radius. They also show a high difference between their H i and Hα line of sight velocities on the order of 35 km s−1. Chemical evolution modeling indicates gas accretion as the cause of the ALM regions. We find evidence for corotation between the interstellar medium of NGC 99 and Lyα clouds in its circumgalactic medium, which suggests a possible pathway for low metallicity gas accretion. We also calculate the resolved Fundamental Metallicity Relation (rFMR) on subkiloparsec scales using localized gas-phase metallicity, stellar mass surface density, and star formation rate surface density. The rFMR shows a similar trend as that found by previous localized and global FMR relations.
Spectropolarimetric Inversion in Four Dimensions with Deep Learning (SPIn4D). I. Overview, Magnetohydrodynamic Modeling, and Stokes Profile Synthesis
Authors: Yang 杨 Kai E. 凯 , Tarr Lucas A. , Rempel Matthias , Dodds S. Curt , Jaeggli Sarah A. , Sadowski Peter , Schad Thomas A. , Cunnyngham Ian , Liu 刘 Jiayi 嘉奕 , Glaser Yannik , Sun 孙 Xudong 旭东
Published: November 2024

The National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST) will provide high-resolution, multiline spectropolarimetric observations that are poised to revolutionize our understanding of the Sun. Given the massive data volume, novel inference techniques are required to unlock its full potential. Here, we provide an overview of our “SPIn4D” project, which aims to develop deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for estimating the physical properties of the solar photosphere from DKIST spectropolarimetric observations. We describe the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) modeling and the Stokes profile synthesis pipeline that produce the simulated output and input data, respectively. These data will be used to train a set of CNNs that can rapidly infer the four-dimensional MHD state vectors by exploiting the spatiotemporally coherent patterns in the Stokes profile time series. Specifically, our radiative MHD model simulates the small-scale dynamo actions that are prevalent in quiet-Sun and plage regions. Six cases with different mean magnetic fields have been explored; each case covers six solar-hours, totaling 109 TB in data volume. The simulation domain covers at least 25 × 25 × 8 Mm, with 16 × 16 × 12 km spatial resolution, extending from the upper convection zone up to the temperature minimum region. The outputs are stored at a 40 s cadence. We forward model the Stokes profile of two sets of Fe i lines at 630 and 1565 nm, which will be simultaneously observed by DKIST and can better constrain the parameter variations along the line of sight. The MHD model output and the synthetic Stokes profiles are publicly available, with 13.7 TB in the initial release.
Low-latitude Magnetic Flux Emergence on Rapidly Rotating Solar-type Stars
Authors: Işık Emre , Solanki Sami K. , Cameron Robert H. , Shapiro Alexander I.
Published: November 2024

Besides a dense coverage of their high latitudes by starspots, rapidly rotating cool stars also display low-latitude spots in Doppler images, although generally with lower coverage. In contrast, flux emergence models of fast-rotating stars predict strong poleward deflection of radially rising magnetic flux as the Coriolis effect dominates over buoyancy, leaving a spot-free band around the equator. To resolve this discrepancy, we consider a flux tube near the base of the convection zone in a solar-type star rotating 8 times faster than the Sun, assuming field intensification by weak-tube explosions. For the intensification to continue into the buoyancy-dominated regime, the upper convection zone must have a significantly steeper temperature gradient than in the Sun by a factor that is comparable with that found in 3D simulations of rotating convection. Within the hypothesis that stellar active regions stem from the base of the convection zone, flux emergence between the equator and 20° latitudes requires highly supercritical field strengths of up to 500 kG in rapidly rotating stars. These field strengths require explosions of 100 kG tubes within the convection zone, compatible with reasonable values of the superadiabatic temperature gradient associated with the more rapid rotation.