bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Infectious Mononucleosis in a 3-year-old Male Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Mumba Mwela Bupe , Anastasia Sharshakova , Khozhbaudievna Bersanova Karina
Published: November 2022

We present a case of Infectious mononucleosis in a 3-year-old male who presented to us with a one-day history of sore throat, difficulty breathing, fever and general malaise. Examination showed marked enlarged hyperaemic bilateral tonsils with white exudates, palatal petechiae, dyspnoea, drooling, p e r i o r b i t a l o e d ema a n d g e n e r a l i s e d lymphadenopathy. However, on day 7 post admission and treatment he developed a clearly defined, maculopapular rash, pruritic in nature, which was accompanied with slight fever of 37.8*. His past history included an episode of otitis mediawhich was treated with amoxicillin and prior to the above presentation the child was well. The rest of the history was unremarkable. Full blood count revealed monocytosis, lymphocytosis and thrombocytosis. PCR was positive for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The patient was treated and therapy was instituted with good recovery. He was discharged on day 11 post admission.
Cognitive Autopsy of a Fatal Diagnostic Error
Authors: Besa Chola , Chongo G , Cooper N
Published: November 2022

Background: Diagnostic error is a significant cause of preventable harm worldwide and diagnostic errors have been identified as a high priority patient safety problem by the World Health Organization. Research shows thatdiagnostic error occurs mainly due to system failures and 'cognitive errors' – that is, failure to synthesise all the available information. There is a worldwide consensus that medical schools and postgraduate training programmes rarely teachthe diagnostic process and related decision making (clinical reasoning) in a way that is explicit, systematic and consistent with what is known from research.

Materials and methods: This paper presents a short case report and analyses it from a clinical reasoning perspective – performing a 'cognitive autopsy' of a fatal diagnostic error.

Results: Clinicians make cognitive shortcuts through pattern recognition and this is highly accurate most of the time. However, shortcuts sometimes go wrong and these are termed 'cognitive biases'. Cognitive biases are subconscious errors of judgement or perception and common examples include 'anchoring', 'the framing effect', 'search satisficing 'and' confirmation biases. These errors are more likely when clinicians are fatigued or cognitively overloaded, and when systems are not designed to mitigate human errors.

Conclusions: There is a vast literature on clinical reasoning, 'human factors', and reflection during decision making that show us how we can reduce diagnostic error in our everyday practice. This paper attempts to highlight some of the key findings in the literature that will hopefully encourage readers to explore the patient safety and clinical reasoning literature for themselves and work together to improve outcomes for patients.
A Comparative Analysis of Zambia's Mental Health Legislation and the World Health Organisation's Resource Book on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation
Authors: Sheikh Waqas Ahmed , Jato D M , Msoni P , Paul R , Maila B
Published: November 2022

Background: Mental Health Legislation plays an important role in the promotion and protection of the rights of persons living with mental illness and mental disability. Many Countries are making attempts to bring these legislations in line with the major international guidelines like the WHO-RB. Zambia’s Mental Health Act No.6 of 2019 challenges the community, caregivers, mental health practitioners and policy makers to rethink the ‘Medical Model’ of Mental illness and existing services. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyse and compare Zambia’s Mental Health Act No.6 of 2019 and the WHO-RB. Method: This study was a comparative analysis of two documents: Zambia’s Mental Health Act No.6 of 2019 and the WHO-RB, which contains a checklist of human rights specifications that are expected to be met at national level. This study scrutinized each component on the checklist and established the pertinent areas in Zambia’s Mental Health Act No.6 of 2019 that relate to each component of WHO-RB. Results: The Zambia’s Mental Health Act No.6 of 2019 attempted to include many legislative issues from the WHO-RB checklist. Analysis of the 27 checklist items showed that 44.4% (12/27) were adequately covered, 33.3% (9/27) were covered to some extent with missing and problematic areas clearly outlined for each of these items and 22.2% (6/27) components from the WHO-RB checklist were not covered at all in Zambia’s Mental Health Act No.6 of 2019. The items not covered at all related to rights of families or other carers, involuntary treatment in the community setting, police responsibility, housing for patients with mental illness, social security and protection of vulnerable groups. Conclusion: The Mental Health Act No.6 of 2019 makes an important contribution to mental health legislation in Zambia by bringing about the promotion, protection, respect of the rights and dignity of persons with mental illness. However, some efforts need to be made to respectively amend and include the problematic and completely absent components so as to produce a mental health act that is complete and inclusive.
Relationship between placental weight, birth weight, maternal biosocial characteristics and placental-to-birth-weight ratio
Authors: Adeniran Abiodun S , Adesina Kikelomo T , Ezeoke Grace G , Fawole Adegboyega A , Aboyeji Abiodun P , Ijaiya Munirdeen A
Published: November 2022

Background: Although routine measurements are taken at birth, the derivable benefits from their interpretations have not been maximized in the care of the newborn. 

 Aim: To determine the relationship between placental weight (PW) at birth, maternal biosocial characteristics, birth weight (BW) and placental-to-birth-weight ratio (PBWR) on immediate and follow up care of the newborn.

 Methods: A cross-sectional study involving parturient who had singleton deliveries at ≥32weeks gestation with comparison of maternal biosocial parameters, PW, BW and PBWR. Deliveries <32weeks gestation, multiple gestation and incomplete placenta were excluded from the study.  Data was retrieved from the institutional birth registry; data management included determination and comparison of mean values and ratio of individual parameters using SPSS version 21.0.

 Result: Among the 8645 participants, the mean PW was 589.2±146g and it increased with maternal age. The mean BW increased with maternal age with a decline from 35years, PBWR declined until age 30years with a rise afterwards. The mean PW increased with parity, the BW increased till the fourth delivery when it began to decline but PBWR did not follow a regular pattern with parity. The PW and BW increased with gestational age while PBWR increased till 36th week, declined from 37th to 42nd week with a rise from 43rd week. The mean PW and BW increased with maternal educational status while booked participants had higher PW and BW but lower PBWR compared to unbooked women.

 Conclusion: The placental weight is a central index for the interpretation of measurements at birth, detection of associated abnormalities and suggestion for neonatal follow-up.
Integrating Traditional Healers into the Health Care System: Challenges and Opportunities in South Africa
Authors: Mutale Wilbroad , Matenga Tulani FL , Wagner Ryan , Clemens Elise , Audet Carolyn M
Published: November 2022

Background: Traditional medicine is widely used around the world to prevent, manage and cure illnesses. For many people living in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rural areas, traditional medicine is their primary source of health care. Traditional medicines are often used concurrently with treatment from allopathic providers, resulting in concerns related to toxicity, dosing, adherence, and retention in chronic disease treatments. This paper explores opportunities for integrating traditional healers into the allopathic health care system by analysing the challenges hindering integration in order to improve health outcomes for those who routinely oscillate between the two systems.

Method: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 30 traditional healers in rural South Africa. Thematic data analysis, using a combination of deductive and inductive coding, was applied using Nvivo Data management software.

Results: The study showed that collaboration between traditional healers and the health care system exists in an ad-hoc manner, primarily via health education (allopathic to healer), provision of protective materials to healers (e.g. latex gloves), and the referral of patients to the health system for tests and treatments not available to traditional providers. Despite these collaborative efforts, mistrust and a perceived lack of respect for traditional healer’s practices by allopathic providers make formal collaboration difficult. Traditional healers propose opportunities to improve relations including; trust building, bi-directional referral systems as well as improved resource and information sharing systems.   

Conclusion: This study has identified potential for more formal linkages between the traditional and allopathic medical systems in SSA, as a means to support patients who ulitize both services for their healthcare needs. The lack of formal policy direction and guidelines has made it difficult to officially bring together these complementary systems that provide parallel services to the same patients and community.
Prevalence of Stress and Coping Strategies among Undergraduate Medical Students at Ridgeway Campus of the University of Zambia
Authors: Chabili Enalla , Simuyemba M. C
Published: November 2022

BackgroundStress is the way in which the body reacts to uncomfortable situations. The University Of Zambia School of Medicine (UNZA-SoM) is the first medical school in Zambia established in 1965 and is located at the Ridgeway Campus. Students at the campus face a number of challenges, including inadequate accommodation, struggling to pay university fees, demanding learning load and alcohol and substance abuse.

Methods:The study was a quantitative cross-sectional design. Third to seventh year medical students were recruited using simple random sampling. The data collection instrument was a self-administered questionnaire.

Results:The overall findings showed that 71.2% of all the respondents experienced some levels of stress, and the highest prevalence was among the third year students. Prevalence of stress among students who took alcohol was lower (43.3%) than among those who did not (61.1%). Academic pressure (93.94%), financial problems (68.94%) and lecturers’ attitudes (72.72%) were the three most important sources of stress while attending church services (61.36%), watching movies (77.27%) and taking a walk (58.33%) were the three most common coping strategies.

Conclusion:The prevalence of moderate to severe stress was 53.03% which was very high. Students in this category qualify for further clinical assessment and appropriate treatment. However, most of these students were not offered help in form of therapy.Students should be encouraged to employ more of the physically active coping mechanisms and encouraged to seek help from the university counseling services. The government should endeavor to include more students on government sponsorship programs and build more accommodation facilities on cam
Evaluation of Serum Calcium Levels in a Cohort of Head Injured Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
Authors: Oyemolade Toyin Ayofe , Adeolu Augustine , Baogun James , Badejo Oluwakemi , Oluremi Omolola
Published: November 2022

Objectives:Serum calcium abnormalities in head injurycanresultinanumberofclinicalmanifestations which may worsen outcome. The serum level of calcium is not routinely measured in head injured patients in our country. This study aims to determine the incidence of deranged serum calcium level in a cohort of head injured patients in Nigerian and relate this to injury severity and management outcomeMaterials and

 

Methods:This was a prospective observational study of head injured patient who presented at our center within 24 hours of trauma during the study period. Clinical and demographic characteristics as well as admission serum calcium levels were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The outcome measureswereserumcalciumlevelsandmanagement outcome. Ap-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results:There were 114 patients in the study, 89 males and 25 females (M:F- 3.7:1). The mean age was 31.2±15.8 years. Head injury was severe in 18.42% of the patients, moderate in 22.81% and mild in 58.77% (Table 1). The serum calcium ranged from6.60-10.42mg/dlwithameanof8.62±0.83mg/dl. Serum calcium level was normal in 55.26% of the cases, and low in 44.74% (Fig. 2). There was no correlation between serum calcium level and severity of injury (p=0.667) or outcome of head injury (p=0.973) in this study.

 

Conclusion:Derangement in admission serum calcium was common in our patients with almost half of our patients presenting with hypocalcaemia. However, there was no correlation between serum calcium level and severity of injury or outcome of head injury in this study.
The Impact of Bjorka Hacker on the Psychology of the Indonesian Society and Government in a Psychological Perspective
Authors: Kurniawan Didik , Maujuhan Syah Ahmad
Published: November 2022

Kemunculan hacker bjorka menjadi sorotan publik belakangan ini. Hacker yang baru bergabung di Breached Forum pada 9 agustus 2022 ini sudah mendapatkan predikat God atau Dewa karena keahliannya. Identitas Bjorka ini pun penuh dengan kotroversi, yang jelas ia sangat intens dalam melakukan peretasan, menggangu, meledek, dan mengisengi Indonesia. Bjorka telah mengacak-acak berbagai data milik perusahaan, lembaga pemerintahan negara, data korespondensi presiden jokowi dengan BIN (Badan Intelejen Negara), serta men-doxing pejabat pemerintah. Dari sudut pandang psikologis salah satu pendekatan yang dapat dianalisis untuk memahami hacking yaitu teori pembelajaran sosial Albert Bandura dalam pendekatannya terhadap modeling dan imitasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian studi literatur yaitu dengan melakukan kompilasi dari sumber artikel, buku, jurnal, atau materi lainya berkaitan dengan topik yang dibahas. Berdasarkan review kasus penyerangan yang berhasil dilakukan oleh bjorka telah mengakibatkan kegaduhan politik dan psikologis yang di alami masyarakat dan pemerintah Indonesia. Akibatnya, Krisis legitimasi terhadap pemerintah Indonesia juga menurun karena pemerintah dinilai sangat kurang dalam system pertahanan keamanan yang memadai. Bahkan Bjorka dalam pandangan netizen di anggap sebagai pelaku kriminal sekaligus dianggap sebagai pahlawan atas keberanianya membuka kebusukan pemerintah.
DAMPAK GADGET TERHADAP INTERAKSI SOSIAL PADA ANAK USIA DINI DI DUSUN SUMURAN DESA SUMURGAYAM KECAMATAN PACIRAN KABUPATEN LAMONGAN TAHUN 2022
Authors: Erika Rohmawati  , Risatur Rofi’ah
Published: November 2022

Interaksi sosial merupakan suatu hubungan timbal balik yang dilakukan antara individu dengan individu lainnya. Siswa yang memiliki interaksi sosial yang tinggi dalam belajar memungkinkan akan memperoleh keberhasilan atau dengan kata lai memperoleh hasil yang tinggi. Berangkat deskripsi diatas dapat ditentukan rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu: Bagaimana dampak gadget terhadap interaksi sosial pada anak usia dini di Dusun Sumuran Kecamtan Paciran Kabupaten Lamongan Tahun 2022? Apa saja faktor yang mempengaruhi interaksi sosial pada anak usia dini di Dusun Sumuran Kecamtan Paciran Kabupaten Lamongan Tahun 2022? Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif yang mana teknik pengumpulan datanya yaitu menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Dari hasil penetilian yang dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada dua dampak gadget terhadap interaksi sosial di dusun Sumuran, yaitu positif negatif. Dampak positif yang disebabkan oleh gadget antara lain; anak lebih kreatif dan inovatif  dalam mencari inspirasi untuk mengekspresikan isi hatinya, anak dapat lebih berwawasan luas dan tidak tertinggal oleh zamannya. Adapun dampak negatif membuat anak menjadi kecanduan dan ketergantungan pada gadget, anak menjadi lebih menyendiri dan tidak berinteraksi sosial dengan teman sebayanya dengan baik. Sejalan dengan teori.
POLA KOMUNIKASI GURU DALAM PROSES BELAJAR MENGAJAR DI TPQ ROUDLOTUL QUR’AN SEDAH JENANGAN PONOROGO
Authors: Husnaya Amalina Ayyahin  , Andhita Risko Faristiana
Published: November 2022

Communication patterns are part of the communication process, where this communication process is a series of activities that convey messages until reciprocity is obtained. Through good communication patterns, it can provide a very positive response to the development of students and the teaching and learning process so as to create an effective communication for communicators and communicants. This study aims to explain: (1) What is the form of teacher communication in the teaching and learning process at TPQ Roudlotul Qur'an with their students. (2) How are the communication patterns of teachers in the teaching and learning process at TPQ Roudlotul Qur'an with their students. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques used are observation, documentation and interviews. The data analysis used is data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion or verification. The results obtained from this study are 1. Forms of communication patterns carried out by teachers in the teaching and learning process at TPQ Roudlotul Qur'an with their students, namely group communication. However, there are some teachers who occasionally use interpersonal communication to establish closeness with students. 2. The teacher's communication patterns carried out in the teaching and learning process at TPQ Roudlotl Qur'an are one-way, two-way and multi-way communication patterns. But of the three communication patterns, the one-way communication pattern dominates. This is because there are still teachers who are monotonous and do not innovate so that students feel bored and do not provide feedback when the teacher communicates.
Strategi Pemasaran Islam untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Produk Garam; Studi di PT Garam Samudra Sunan Drajat
Authors: Muhammad Lucky P
Published: November 2022

Bagian terpenting dalam penjualan suatu produk adalah pemasaran. Untuk mencapai tujuannya sebuah perusahaan harus memiliki strategi. Untuk mendapatkan serta mempertahankan konsumen, sebuah perusahaan harus dapat menjaga kepercayaan konsumen sehingga melahirkan sebuah citra yang baik dan akahirnya dapat membentuk kepuasan dan loyalitas konsumen sehingga dapat mempertahankan kinerja perusahaan secara berkelanjutan. Untuk menjaga kepercayaan konsumen, dibutuhkan strategi pemasaran yang menerapkan nilai-nilai islami dalam setiap tahapan-tahapan pemasaran dan pengoprasionalan perusahaan. Strategi pemasaran sangat mempengaruhi bagaimana target penjualan tercapai. Apakah mengalami peningkatan atau justru stagnasi dan bahkan mengalmi penurunan omset penjualan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan yang bertujuan menganalisis strategi pemasaran islami yang dilakukan PT samudra Sunan drajat dan mengetahui analisa potensi PT Samudra Sunan Drajat dalam meningkatkan penjualan produk garam. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara dan observasi. Tim divisi pemasaran dijadikan responden dan narasumber dalam menggali informasi bagaiman strategi pemasaran secara islam yang telah dilakuakan oleh perusahaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan rategi pemasaran Islam pada PT Samudra Sunan drajat adalah Mencontoh praktik pemasaran Nabi Muhammad Saw dengan menggunkan analisa variabel bauran pemasaran dengan sifat Nabi Muhammad Saw: Produk yang dijual produksi lokal yang berkualitas, Penentuan suatu harga sesuai dengan kualitas produk, dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan pelanggan PT. Samudra Sunan Drajat menerapkan hak Khiyar atau hak pengembalian barang dengan waktu tempo, Tempat yang sangat nyaman dan sangat strategis hingga mudah dalam melakukan produksi dan mudah diakses karena berada di daerah pantura, dan mempromosikan produk-produk menggunakan media sosial seperti Instagram dan Facebook dengan vidio iklan dan Realpict ( gambar asli). Dari hasil penelitian dengan menggunakan analisis SWOT yang ada pada PT Samudra Sunan drajat, bahwasannya penerapan strategi PT Samudra Sunan drajat memiliki banyak peluang dan kekuatan sehingga dapat merebut dan memanfaatkan peluang yang ada sekaligus meminimalkan kelemahan serta mengatasi berbagai ancaman.
Pemikiran Tariq Ramadan dan Islam di Swiss
Authors: Junedi Junedi
Published: November 2022

Islam perlu diperkenalkan sesuai dengan kultur budayanya masing-masing. Tentu dengan tidak melanggar aturan serta hukum yang tertulis di dalam al-Qur’an dan Hadits. Hanya saja dalam memperkenalkan hukum Islam tidak sebatas penafsiran tekstual saja melainkan kontekstual. Muslim di eropa adalah minoritas, jadi Muslim di Eropa perlu kehati-hatian ekstra dalam bermasyarakat. Senada dengan problema yang seolah dihadapi Muslim di Eropa, Tariq Ramadan seorang Ilmuwan Muslim memberikan pandangannya tersendiri. Menurut Tariq Ramadan, Muslim di Eropa sebenarnya tidak perlu risau, hanya perlu membaur saja dengan orang Eropa dan menunjukkan identitas sebagai Muslim sejati yang mencerminkan bahwa Islam adalah agama rahmatan li a’alamin.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis pengumpulan data  (literatur review)  dari journal, media internet dan media berita online yang berkaitan dengan Tariq Ramadan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan banyak pemikiran-pemikiran Tariq Ramadan yang mengusahakan agar Muslim di Eropa setara dengan orang Eropa. Bahkan Tariq Ramadan selalu menggaungkan kalimat, “Muslim Eropa bukan Muslim di Eropa”.
An Investigation on the Teachers' Beliefs of Postgraduate Students in Master of Education in English
Authors:   China Three Gorges University, Ma Xiaoxue , Liu Lingling ,   China Three Gorges University, Cao Xingyuan ,   China Three Gorges University
Published: November 2022

The key to a surge of interest in the study of teacher beliefs is the recognition that teachers are active decision-makers who play a central role in classroom activities and whose behavior is guided by teacher beliefs. To comprehensively understand the teacher beliefs of the 26 postgraduate students majoring in the master of education in English and the role of educational internship on the development of pre-service teachers' beliefs, we investigated and compared them with 100 in-service secondary school English teachers who participated in the "National Training Program" of the university. The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using the statistical software SPSS21.0. The results found differences between the two groups regarding beliefs about students learning, teaching, classroom management, and thoughts about the teacher-student role. And both groups showed aspects of relatively advanced or lagging development in all four dimensions of teachers' beliefs. At the same time, the pre-service teachers' educational internship positively impacts them to improve and establish correct teaching beliefs and stimulate their innovative teaching and research consciousness.
Nonlinear Spinor Field Equation of the Bilinear Pauli-Fierz Invariant Iv = S2 + P2: Exact Spherical Symmetric Soliton-Like Solutions in General Relativity
Authors: Essoun Adebayo Louis , Konnon M. Abel , Massou Siaka
Published: November 2022

Taking into account the own gravitational field of elementary particles, we have obtained exact static spherical symmetric

solutions to the spinor field equation. The nonlinear terms LN are arbitrary functions of bilinear Pauli-Fierz invariant

Iv = S2 + P2. It characterizes the self-interaction of a spinor field. We have investigated in detail equations with power

and polynomial nonlinearities. The spinor field equation with a power-law nonlinearity have regular solutions with a

localized energy density and regular metric. In this case a soliton-like configuration has finite and negative total energy.

As for equations with polynomial nonlinearity, the obtained solutions are regular with a localized energy density and

regular metric but its total energy is finite and positive.
A Vivid and Multifaceted Female Figure in Saul Bellow’s Herzog
Authors: Huang Min
Published: November 2022

Saul Bellow, who has written numerous novels in his career, is widely regarded as one of the greatest American novelists of the twentieth century. In his masterpiece Herzog, Bellow has been criticized for a strong flavor of “misogyny” view and the portrayal of female figures from the perspective of male angle. Here we take a major female figure, Madeleine, as an example to refute the accusation that Madeleine is biasedly constructed as a devil-type woman and show how Bellow successfully shapes her, with female qualities retained, as a vivid and rebellious woman striving to be the master of her own fate.
Décimo Primer Congreso Internacional de Ciencias Históricas: Primera Conferencia Internacional de Historia Económica
Authors: Garzón Maceda Ceferino
Published: November 2022

En Agosto de 1960 se realizó en Estocolmo el XI Congreso Internacional de Ciencias Históricas donde se convocó a la Primera Conferencia Internacional de Historia Económica como parte especial del Congreso, resultando la sección más atractiva donde participaron destacados historiadores y economistas. Se fijo como temas centrales la industrialización como factor del crecimiento económico desde 1700 y el estudio comparado de la agricultura en gran escala después de la Edad Media.
Políticas económicas de corto y largo plazo
Authors: Grupe Héctor Juan Carlos
Published: November 2022

El presente trabajo pretende sistematizar un conjunto de elementos bibliográficos existentes e ideas que, si bien están más o menos difundidas y aceptadas, no han sido objeto de elaboración dentro de algún contexto general. Se espera, con esta sistematización llegar a un planteamiento teórico adecuado a la problemática correspondiente a la política económica. A su vez, se espera poder llegar a definir los requerimientos de elaboración teórica necesarios para sustentar las correspondientes formulaciones políticas.
Lineamientos de una teoría general de los gastos públicos
Authors: Pugliese Mario
Published: November 2022

Existe una división sobre la oportunidad y la legitimidad de la ininclusión de los gastos públicos en el campo de investigación de la ciencia financiera.
Reflexiones sobre la integración económica latinoamericana
Authors: Prebisch Raúl
Published: November 2022

La solución fundamental del problema económico y social de América Latina reside en la industrialización y la tecnificación de la agricultura. Esos propósitos fundamentales no pueden cumplirse sin la progresiva formación del Mercado Común Latinoamericano.
El objeto de la ciencia económica; apuntaciones para una concepción sociológica cultural
Authors: Ríos Raúl Arturo
Published: November 2022

El problema de la determinación del objeto propio de la Ciencia Económica, a parte de su eterno interés, es un tema que está adquiriendo una creciente e innegable importancia. Los nuevos problemas que día a día vienen planteándose a los economistas, la paz de éstos se siente comprometida cada vez que se les presenta la cuestión del objeto de nuestra ciencia. Se sabe que cualquier clase de saber sólo alcanza la dignidad de "ciencia" cuando sus cultores han podido deslindar el objeto propio de ella. Además de las dificultades conocidas que suscita este tema, se agrega la peculiar situación por la que atraviesa la Economía.
Pembentukan Karangtaruna Desa Waijarang Sebagai Main Power Pemberdayaan Pemuda Oleh Mahasiswa KKNT-PPM Unwira 2022
Authors: Adju Lede , G. Suban Yunior Andriano , Laga Waleng Kornelius , Peni Bean Yosefina , Alma Frida Paus Agripina , Lobain Ermilando , Rivaldiy Ganggut Leonardus , Longa Pegan Maria , Bay Koda Charles , Rahaman Kadir Eko , Adi Putra Amalo Chrisleman , Jeferius Naya Ulrikus , Don Bosko Manu Frafilius , Edwin Tue P. Lejap Gracianus
Published: November 2022

Karangtaruna merupakan sebuah organisasi sosial yang menjadi kekuatan kaum muda di desa. Pembentukan karangtaruna desa oleh mahasiswa KKNT-PPM Unwira 2022 merupakan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang mengambil peran khusus dalam pemberdayaan pemuda desa. Tujuan pembentukan karangtaruna ini adalah bentuk partisipasi aktif dan kepedulian terhadap permasalahan-permasalahan yang sedang dihadapi masyarakat desa. Kegiatan yang dilakukan di Kantor desa Waijarang Kecamatan Nubatukan, Kabupaten Lembata memberikan banyak manfaat. Manfaat kegiatan ini adalah pemuda secara lebih spesifik wajib menjadi penerus tanggungjawab kelompok sosial dengan bebas ruang berkreasi sehingga langkah-langkah dinamis yang dirumuskan maupun direncanakan dapat dilaksanakan dengan baik. Selain itu pembentukan karangtaruna telah memberikan warna positif dalam membangun peran masing-masing pemuda dan pemudi dalam mempersiapkan momen kemerdekaan tahun ini
Konsep Amancalistung Sebagai Kontribusi Edukatif Mahasiswa KKN-T PPM Di Desa Laranwutun Ile Ape
Authors: Renggo Karolus , L. A. Wuwur Mario , M. Gonsalves Sergio , B. Dey Katharina , D. Gergoria Anastasia , M. Atamau Nehwil , R. Lutu Edo Roland , P. D Goran Aloysius , Y. Pehok Bataona Maria , Yuliana Inang Maria , Yohanis Otu Dedi , W. Wongo Rudolfus , Ola Niha Rafael , B. W. Tobin Fesilitas , Edwin Tue P. Lejap Gracianus
Published: November 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kegiatan Amancalistung yakni anak mantap membaca, menulis dan berhitung selama kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilakukan di kelas 1, 2 dan 3. Metode penelitian yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah metode Fun Learning. Metode pembelajaran ini merupakan metode dimana seorang guru dapat menciptakan suasana hangat dan menyenangkan apapun yang kita ajarkan akan mudah diterima dengan senang hati mudah di terima maka siswa/i akan mudah melakukan suatu perubahan. Dari hasil kegiatan tersebut, ditemukan bahwa seluruh peserta didik sangat senang dan sangat tertarik dengan konsep ini sehingga mereka benar benar terlibat aktif selama kegiatan itu berlangsung. Ada beberapa kendala masih ditemukan sebagian besar siswa belum bisa menulis dan membaca secara baik. Hasil pendampingan yang dilakukan selama 7 kali pertemuan telah banyak membantu peserta didik sehingga hampir 50% dari mereka telah bisa menulis dan membaca walaupun belum sempurna.
PELATIHAN MEMBACA BAGI SISWA SD INPRES TUNBAUN I KECAMATAN AMARASI BARAT
Authors: Pandang Petrus L. , Kolo Bernadus E. , Kono Maria , Seran Maria M. , Fay Rosalia , Boboy Triwana Putri , Kain Jullyo M. Cristiano , Bauk Aprianus Stanislaus , Guteres Brigildo Salsinha , Slamet Miranti , Nggandung Jery Wunu , Adam Maria Yosefila Sarifa , Moi Falentina , Piran Paulina Milentri Woni , Bea Cresensia Firanti , Aja Christian Aldo Bastita , Gual Yoseph Andreas
Published: November 2022

Membaca merupakan syarat penting bagi seorang pembelajar di sekolah formal. Membaca memfasilitasi pembelajar untuk mengetahui dan mempelajari berbagai hal dari berbagai sumber. Namun keterampilan membaca perlu dipelajari, dikuasai dan dipraktekan. Di SD Inpres Tunbaun I, tidak semua siswa baik kelas 1 – 6 mampu membaca dengan baik. Hal ini diakibatkan karena berbagai faktor terutama pandemic Covid-19 yang membuat siswa bersekolah dari rumah. Melalui kegiatan KKN-PPM Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira, mahasiswa melaksanakan salah satu program yaitu mengajar di sekolah sehingga melatih siswa yang belum mampu membaca agar dapat menguasai keterampilan tersebut.
Peningkatan Kualitas Siswa SD, SMP, SMA melalui Kursus Mata Pelajaran Matematika
Authors: Yuniara Ridha
Published: November 2022

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ditujukan kepada siswa  SD, SMP, dan SMA yang berdomisili di Kampung Bujang, Kecamatan Lut Tawar, Kabupaten Aceh tengah. Berdasarkan informasi yang didapat dari beberapa orang tua siswa, selama masa pandemi Covid-19, anak-anak mereka kesulitan untuk mennguasai materi pelajaran yang diajarkan disekolah, khususnya matematik. Hal ini dikarenakan siswa harus belajar secara daring sehingga orang tua pun mau tidak mau harus ikut mendampingi dan mengajar beberapa mata pelajaran ke anaknya. Kegiatan kursus dilaksanakan sebagai sumbangsih terhadap peningkatan penguasaan siswa terhadap mata pelajaran yang diajarkan khususnya matematika. Bentuk kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah dengan metode ceramah, tanya jawab, dan penugasan. Hasil dari kegiatan  ini adalah; (1) Kegiatan pengabdian kursus matematika untuk siswa SD, SMP, dan SMA telah  menambah pemahaman dan penguasaan siswa terhadap pelajaran matematika yang diajarkan di sekolah, (2) Siswa SD, SMP, dan SMA yang mengikuti kegiatan ini merasa senang dan termotivasi untuk lebih giat dalam mempelajari matematika.
PENGELOLAAN MANAJEMEN KEUANGAN DALAM USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH DI SIMPANG ARDATH KOTA PEKANBARU
Authors: Gusnafitri Gusnafitri
Published: November 2022

Menurut standar akuntansi keuangan yang dikeluarkan oleh ikatan akuntansi Indonesia laporan keuangan adalah menyediakan informasi yang menyangkut posisi keuangan, kinerja, serta perubahan posisi keuangan suatu perusahaan yang bermanfaat bagi sejumlah besar pemakai dalam pengambilan keputusan. Laporan keuangan juga menunjukkan apa yang telah dilakukan manajemen atau pertanggung jawaban manajemen atas sumber daya yang dipercayakan kepadanya. Sedemikian pentingnya pengolahan manajemen keuangan yang baik bagi sebuah perusahaan atau pengusaha sehingga banyak kerugian yang akan terjadi apabila sebuah usaha / perusahaan tidak memilikinya. Beberapa kerugian jika sebuah perusahaan / pengusaha tidak memiliki laporan keuangan yang baik yaitu: Tidak dapat mengetahui asset dan kewajiban yang memiliki, Tidak mengetahui kontribusi biaya yang dikeluarkan, Tidak mengetahui kebocoran asset perusahaan, Tidak memiliki proyeksi bisnis yang baik. Kegiatan penyuluhan tentang pengelolaan manajemen keuangan yang diadakan oleh dosen STIE Mahaputra Riau bertujuan agar dengan diadakannya pengelolaan manajemen keuangan ini menambah pemahaman pelaku usaha tentang pentingnya pengelolaan manajemen keuangan serta menambah pengetahuan yang spesifik Bagi pelaku usaha
Pendampingan Pembuatan Pembukuan Sederhana Di Lingkungan Pokdarwis Kecamatan Kranggan Kota Mojokerto
Authors: Purwo Ariwidodo Dadang , Purwanto Fajar , Rahajeng Lestari Risma , Setiawan Erry , Iriandha Widyastuti Devi , Sunari Sunari , Munika Zaenani , Heru M.
Published: November 2022

Pembukuan sederhana merupakan proses pencatatan yang dilakukan secara teratur yang bertujuan untuk pengelolaan keuangan, pencatatan dan pelaporan keuangan yang dapat mendukung kemajuan organisasi. Laporan keuangan bagi Kelompok Sadar Wisata “Sejahtera” Kranggan (Pokdarwis) dibutuhkan guna transparansi serta sebagai pelaporan keuangan. Namun, kurangnya pengetahuan anggota tentang cara pembuatan pembukuan ini tentunya perlu adanya pendampingan khusus untuk mmeudahkan menyusun laporan keuangan. Metode pendampingan dalam pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah melalui sosialisasi, observasi, wawancara dan diskusi pada Pokdarwis “Sejahtera” Kranggan. Pembukuan sederhana yang dihasilkan dari pendampingan ini akan digunakan untuk menyusun laporan keuangan secara berkala setiap satu tahun sekali.
KAMPANYE LITERASI BAGI SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR DI DESA KIWANGONA KABUPATEN FLORES TIMUR
Authors: Boli Rikardus Payong , De Rosari Yosefina Bintari , Goran Julius J. F. Seran , Kewa Maria , Kabelen Flora Natalia , Peka Erikyanto Sili , Pegan Elisabeth Agustiana , Tokan Maria Epivania , Usfal Yohanes Odeo , Koten Simon Petrus , Dhana Maria Priyanti , Jolehot Pantaleon Fransiskus , Putri Juniar Sabilah , Kardoso Modesta , Nahak Maria Yoanita , Sanga Wilibrodus Daton , Betekeneng Yulius Jejerius , Lamawuran Yosef Dionisius
Published: November 2022

Artikel ini menjelaskan pendidikan luar sekolah sebagai salah satu alternatif untuk menciptakan kebiasaaan literasi usia dini sebagai modal untuk dalam memasuki masa depan. Penciptaan kebiasaan literasi juga mempersiapkan siswa sekolah dasar untuk untuk mendukung sekaligus mengintegrasikan program gerakan literasi sekolah yang dicanangkan oleh pemerintah. Program pengabdian dilakukan selama satu bulan hari mulai tanggal 16 Juli – 16 Agustus 2022 dengan rincian kegiatan meliputi gebyar Amancalistung, pembangunan rumah belajar dan intensifikasi pendampingan kelompok belajar. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat menunjukkan meningkatkan kemampuan literasi anak-anak sekolah dasar, tersedianya rumah belajar amancalistung sekaligus meningkatkan peran dan kontribusi perguruan tinggi dalam pembangunan pendidikan berskala lokal.
Pemeriksaan Kesehatan Serta Sosialisasi Peningkatan Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak untuk Mencegah Stunting
Authors: Supriani Anik , Nur Rosyidah Nanik , Herlina Herlina , Yulianto Yulianto , Widiyawati Rina , Sholeh Rachmad , Rizal Ardianto Fahrur
Published: November 2022

Stunting merupakan  salah  satu  kondisi  gagal  tumbuh  pada  anak  dimana  tinggi badan anak <-2SD menurut tabelZ-score WHO. Ada beberapa hal yang menjadi penyebab    utama    masalah stuntingpada    anak,    salah  satunya    yaitu ketidakoptimalan    praktik    pemberian    makan    anak.    Tujuan    Pelaksanaan Pengabdian    kepada    Masyarakat    (PKM)    ini    yaitu    untuk    meningkatkan pengetahuan  dan  ketrampilan  ibu  tentang  pencegahan stuntingmelalui edukasi praktik pemberian makan yang tepat berdasarkan rekomendasi WHO. Sebanyak 40 ibu yang memiliki anak Balita ikut dalam kegiatan PKM. Metode pelaksanaan PKM  yaitu  sosialisasi  yang  dikombinasikan  dengan survei  secara  kuantitatif tentang  pelaksanaan  praktek  pemberian  yang  dilakukan  oleh  ibu  berdasarkan indikator  praktik  pemberian  makan  menurut  rekomendasi  WHO.  Hasil  PKM menunjukkan  terdapat  perbedaan  yang  signifikan  antara  nilai  pre  dan  posttest peserta  setelah  diberikan   sosialisasi   di   Dusun Mojoranu,  Kecamatan Sooko (P<0,001), 90 % ibu  mengalami peningkatan pengetahuan. Pemahaman ibu yang  memiliki  anak  Balita  tentang  pencegahan stunting melalui  pemberian makanan yang tepat dapat menurunkan risiko masalah stunting di Indonesia.
Modelling temporal change in inventory attributes from a LiDAR-derived inventory for the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Ontario: A comparison of random forest and linear regression methods
Authors: Gwilliam Benjamin
Published: November 2022

This study assessed the feasibility of updating a forest inventory derived from 2014 Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data using ground plot data collected in 2021 to model change in basal area, volume, and average stand height. These attributes were determined for a subset (n=32) of stands from the original 2014 inventory. Both 2nd order polynomial regression and random forest learning methods were used to model annual growth increments for these attributes and results were compared. Except for height, the variance explained using random forest regression was greater than that explained using linear regression. As well, root mean square error was lower using random forest as opposed to linear regression for all three attributes, suggesting random forest produced more accurate results overall. Although the random forest results could not be extrapolated to the landscape with confidence due to limitations associated with that approach. Rather, the quadratic equations from the linear regression models were used to predict 2021 landscape values. The results at the landscape scale were deemed to be reasonable in terms of ecological expectations despite recognized model weaknesses. Increasing sample size to capture a greater diversity of stand types and allow for species-specific modeling would no doubt result in much better predictions.
Understanding the effects of forest management on streams and rivers: A synthesis of research conducted in New Brunswick (Canada) 2014–2018
Authors: Erdozain Maitane , Kidd Karen A. , Negrazis Lauren , Capell Scott S. , Kreutzweiser David P. , Gray Michelle A. , Emilson Erik J.S.
Published: November 2022

Forests play a major role in maintaining healthy streams and in providing ecosystem services such as clean drinking water, flood/drought protection and biodiversity, but studies have shown that some forestry operations can compromise these benefits. To assess whether current forest management practices impact stream ecosystems, a five-year study was conducted in J.D. Irving, Limited’s Black Brook Forestry District (New Brunswick, Canada) and in other watersheds with varying forest management intensity. This study was divided into two phases, with each addressing one main research question: 1) how different intensities of forest management affect the ecological health of headwater streams and, 2) whether the changes observed in headwater streams accumulate or dissipate in larger downstream rivers. A comprehensive approach to examining these research questions was taken by measuring multiple abiotic and biotic indicators to assess the integrity of stream ecosystems (sediments, water chemistry, insect communities, leaf decomposition, fish condition, mercury concentrations). The purpose of this paper is: 1) to synthesize the results of numerous scientific articles, and 2) to present the science and management implications in terms that regulatory and industrial forest managers can use to incorporate the lessons learned into their decision making. Results in Phase I show that streams in the most intensively managed catchments had greater inputs of terrestrial materials such as sediments, and these were incorporated into food webs, resulting in more terrestrial diets of aquatic consumers. The important stream function of leaf litter breakdown was negatively influenced by increased management intensity. Management practices related to roads warrant special attention, as roads tended to be more related to changes in stream indicators than tree removal. Additionally, results suggest that wet riparian areas were more sensitive to disturbance than drier riparian areas, which has implications for riparian buffer zone configurations. Regarding Phase II, some of the effects of forest management on small streams accumulated in larger downstream rivers (e.g., sediments, use of terrestrial resources by aquatic organisms), while others dissipated (e.g., water temperature, mercury contents). Interestingly, the impacts of forest management on streams were greater in the basin with tree removal but less silviculture than in the basin with more of both, suggesting that greater overall intensity of forest practices does not necessarily translate into greater environmental impacts, for example when considering partial versus clearcut harvesting. Overall, the study suggests that while current best management practices do not eliminate all effects, they do still offer good protection of biological integrity downstream.
APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF PLAY WHILE LEARNING IN DEVELOPING MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE IN EARLY CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
Authors: Muhammad Nasir  , Husin  , Maria Ulfah  , Abdul Rashid bin Abdul Aziz
Published: November 2022

Learning while playing, playing while learning is the principle of fun learning in PAUD. Early age at school is an effective age for developing various potentials that children have. This research is motivated by a problem, namely the application of the principle of playing while learning is still not optimal in developing multiple intelligences in early childhood. This study aims to stimulate children's brains in the long term, so that their memories are always filled with activities that give positive impressions and of course are fun for children, and to find out the Early Childhood Education (PAUD) teacher's feelings about the concept of playing while learning for early childhood. The purpose of playing is basically directed at developing children's multiple intelligences. The principle of playing while learning prioritizes playing activities rather than learning, meaning that learning activities in PAUD are more dominated by fun and exciting activities for children. The theoretical foundations in this study are: the concept of playing while learning, the notion of learning, the concept of PAUD learning, the concept of early childhood education. The approach method used in this study is a qualitative approach. The results of the study show that PAUD Dharma Bakti uses the method of playing while learning to increase the multiple intelligences of children. The conclusion of this study is that learning while playing is very effective to do. The theoretical foundations in this study are: the concept of playing while learning, the notion of learning, the concept of PAUD learning, the concept of early childhood education. The approach method used in this study is a qualitative approach. The results of the study show that PAUD Dharma Bakti uses the method of playing while learning to increase the multiple intelligences of children. The conclusion of this study is that learning while playing is very effective to do. The theoretical foundations in this study are: the concept of playing while learning, the notion of learning, the concept of PAUD learning, the concept of early childhood education. The approach method used in this study is a qualitative approach. The results of the study show that PAUD Dharma Bakti uses the method of playing while learning to increase the multiple intelligences of children. The conclusion of this study is that learning while playing is very effective to do.
MASS MEDIA: ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATION PATTERNS BETWEEN PARENTS AND CHILDREN
Authors: Husin Husin  , Hj. Salamah  , Abdul Rashid bin Abdul Aziz
Published: November 2022

Social media creates change in the world. Social media is the most crucial medium used in obtaining information. Various types of social media have been attached to community activities, one of which is Instagram. On the Instagram account @Parentaltalk.id where a video of a child aged about 12 begging his father to give him a break, telling his father that he needs "life balance" and that "even a robot" cannot handle the amount of work his father requires in order to study continuously . The child freely expresses his feelings for his father and the father does not interrupt the child's conversation and can accept the child's complaints well without having to scold a child. Communication within the family is an important factor in determining whether a child is good or bad. If communication in the family is harmonious, then the child will really feel that he is very valuable, so that it will foster good attitudes and behavior in the child. This study aims to analyze communication patterns between a child who is frustrated in learning because he does not have time to play. The method in this research is library research. The type of research used is mass media analysis, namely observing and analyzing a mass media. The data analysis technique uses the semiotics of Charles Sanders Pierce, who put forward the theory of a triangle of meaning which consists of three main elements, namely the sign, the object and the interpretant. The results of the study show that communication patterns between children and their fathers sometimes go well, but there are still some that are not good. thus causing worry and anxiety for every parent. The results of the study also show the attitude of children who can express their feelings and frustrations well with their fathers as well as the attitude of a father who provides a safe and free space for his children to express feelings and voice opinions.